Recently, my Brokerage Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd. released to the media how our Kelowna office has made an effort to be more "Green" in its business model. The environment should never be taken for granted and every little bit helps when we choose eco-friendly ways to travel, paper usages etc. Below is a copy of the press release:
Real Estate Office Thinks Green ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on May 9, 2011
Plumbing Maintenance
Something as small as a leaky faucet can waste up to 5,000 gallons of water each year. With a little maintenance, you can prevent the little problems as well as the big problems.
Basic Plumbing Tools
Keep these tools around the house for simple maintenance procedures.
Adjustable wrench
Basin wrench
1/4-in. flat-blade screwdriver
Philips head screwdriver
Pliers ...
Posted by Chuck Hardy
on March 16, 2011
It is no secret that selecting an asking price can cause a lot of anxiety. Realtors offer their clients a thorough education in pricing strategy and current marketing conditions. Once you have all the facts and understand how to interpret them the stress is significantly reduced. You can select your own selling price based on the facts. However, in the final analysis the true market value of any property ...
Posted by Elena King
on February 26, 2011
Winter isn't the most popular season for home sales, but the market is still active in colder months. Follow these simple tips to make your property shine for winter home buyers.
Keep pathways clear First impressions are everything, and snow and ice are dangerous hazards. Shovel sidewalks, your driveway and front steps and de-ice them. Ensure that pathways to your home ...
Posted by Elena King
on February 6, 2011
Recently, 80,000 property owners in the Central Okanagan received their property assessments in the mail. The majority of these assessments showed little change from 2009 as overall real estate sales in Kelowna and area were quite sluggish in 2010. It is important to note that BC Assessments do not reflect current real estate market conditions and are more of a general guide ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 18, 2011
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced today new rules for the Canadian mortgage industry that he says will "protect the stability of the economy."
The announcement comes on the heels of a recent warning from the Bank of Canada that Canadians' domestic debt burden is the highest on record, even higher than our neighbours to the south. The ratio of household debt ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 17, 2011
Ask yourself the question...Do you have enought time to do all the things that are important to you?
How will you manage your time during the coming year in 2011?" Over the course of the next week or so you are likely to be asked if you made any New Year's resolutions?! You may or may not make any resolution(s) but the very question will likely make you think ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on December 27, 2010
With the market lagging a little across the country people everywhere are considering whether they should stay in their own homes and renovate, or buy a new one. This seems like a simple choice but in reality there are a lot of questions to consider. The fundamental question is; why are you thinking of moving...
Is your home still practical for you?
If you just had another child you may ...
Posted by Steven Bergg
on December 15, 2010
Selecting an asking price can cause a lot of anxiety. We offer our clients a thorough education in pricing strategy and current marketing conditions. Once you have all the facts and understand how to interpret them the stress is significantly reduced. You can select your own selling price based, on the facts. However, in the final analysis the true market value of any property is only established ...
Posted by Steven Bergg
on December 6, 2010
No matter how challenging the market conditions, some homes sell fast for close to list price. No matter how hot the market, some great homes do not sell. I originally grew my Real Estate practice in Edmonton by specializing in consulting to people who had failed to sell their homes once, twice and some cases multiple times. Today it is still a big part of my practice. Each home is unique and so are ...
Posted by Steven Bergg
on November 27, 2010