"Grant came highly recommended to us and certainly lived up to that recommendation . He was very knowledgeable and highly professional in all his dealings with us. He approached our situation with wisdom and compassion and was always willing to go the extra mile to run an errand or source information that we were unable to because of busy schedules and dealing with an ailing parent . He ...
Posted by Grant Wiebe
on August 19, 2010
An honest look at some key stats that are relevant to both buyers and sellers in the Kelowna real estate market. The market is in a point of transition and it's important for you to be informed. Call me any time with your questions and for an accurate estimate of the value of your property. Grant Wiebe - Kelowna Realtor http://GrantWiebe.com 250.869.2279 - Personal Real Estate Corporation ...
Posted by Grant Wiebe
on August 9, 2010
Many parents with kids attending UBCO (University of British Columbia Okanagan) from outside of Kelowna are choosing to invest in a condo for their kids to live in while they attend university. This gives students the ability to better enjoy life/work away from campus and it gives parents the peace of mind of knowing that their kids are in a decent place as well as giving parents ...
Posted by Grant Wiebe
on July 16, 2010
"Thanks to Grant, we were able to get into the market as first time home buyers and it didnt feel like we were going in blind folded. Grant is very professional and knowledgeable but also very personable and he was there every step of the way to inform us and walk us through the process. A process that we had heard was going to be very tough and stressful, came together in a matter of weeks and ...
Posted by Grant Wiebe
on July 15, 2010
The Kelowna area real estate market has seen some interesting changes recently. Check out this video report and see below for some more stats. If you have questions or need real estate assistance, give me a call anytime at 250.869.2279.
Active Listing Inventory (June):
2010 - 5793
2009 - 5475
2008 - 5168
2007 - 2946
2006 - 2457
2005 - 2273
2004 - 2584
2003 ...
Posted by Grant Wiebe
on July 7, 2010
I always tell my clients that their best chance of selling their home for the best price is during the first two weeks of their listing. This is because at any given time, there are serious buyers in the market who have seen all the available properties that fit their needs but have not yet found the right home for them. If yours is the home that's right for them and it's priced ...
Posted by Grant Wiebe
on June 17, 2010
When you're looking for a home on a limited budget, a great way to maximize your investment is to focus on the "unchangeables" (location, view, neighborhood, yard, home size) and work on the "changeables" (flooring, paint, cabinets, trim) over time. Trends in home decor change quickly but a home with a great lake view or a family friendly yard is always in style. http://3369PaynterRoad.com ...
Posted by Grant Wiebe
on April 22, 2010
Are you selling or thinking of selling your home? Here's a little tip to help make your sale go smoother. Servicing your furnace and replacing the furnace filter will give a potential buyer and their home inspector the impression that your home is well maintained and in proper working order. A dirty, gummed up filter will bring into question the seller's maintenance habits ...
Posted by Grant Wiebe
on March 31, 2010
Excerpt from Rutlanders.ca :
A huge crowd gathered along Rutland Road to watch the 2010 Olympic torch relay pass through Kelowna. Hundreds (maybe thousands) of kids came from nearby schools to join hundreds of Rutland residents to celebrate the event.
Posted by Grant Wiebe
on January 26, 2010
Recently, I was meeting with some clients of mine after an intense month-long period in which I listed and sold their current home and then shopped with them to find and acquire a new home that better fit their needs. It had been an intense process and after all the late nights of negotiations and house shopping road trips, we had become friends. We were going through the important ...
Posted by Grant Wiebe
on January 18, 2010