One of the most common mistakes that sellers make is taking the "I'm not in a hurry approach". In today's market, your best chance of getting the best price for your home is during the first 2 weeks. Grant Wiebe - Kelowna Realtor 250.869.2279 http://GrantWiebe.com Century 21 Assurance Realty
Posted by Grant Wiebe
on September 30, 2009
Sometimes finding the right home is as simple as a knock on the door. Grant Wiebe - Kelowna Realtor 250.869.2279 http://GrantWiebe.com Century 21 Assurance Realty
Posted by Grant Wiebe
on September 30, 2009
I guess it's time for me to stop looking backward and start looking forward. Grant Wiebe - Kelowna Realtor http://www.GrantWiebe.com 250.869.0101 Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd
Posted by Grant Wiebe
on September 29, 2009
If you're moving to Kelowna from out of province, one of your biggest surprises may be our "wonderful" Property Transfer Tax. Payable on every real estate transaction in BC (except for 1st time buyers who meet required criteria), this tax is 1% on the first $200,000 & 2% on the remainder of the purchase price. I guess that's just price we pay for tall mountains, warm blue lakes, and ...
Posted by Grant Wiebe
on August 28, 2009
When paying out your mortgage early as a result of selling your property or in an effort to secure a lower rate, many people assume that they will have to pay a payout penalty of 3 months interest. The reality in today's market with falling mortgage rates is that the penalty may be much more than that. Lenders use whats called "Rate Differential" to ensure that they don't suffer losses ...
Posted by Grant Wiebe
on August 27, 2009
For the first time in a long time, unit sales for last month (June) are up over the same month last year. June 09 unit sales in Kelowna are up 26% over last June and 16% over May 09. Inventory is rapidly increasing so sellers must be careful to price their properties competitively. Grant Wiebe - Kelowna Realtor 250.868.2279 http://www.GrantWiebe.com Century 21 Assurance Realty
Posted by Grant Wiebe
on July 8, 2009
Besides being on the down side of the real estate cycle, the Kelowna real estate market remains relatively stable & activity continues to grow. With 367 unit sales in May 2009, home sales in Kelowna are moving in the right direction. Grant Wiebe - Kelowna Realtor 250.869.2279 http://www.GrantWiebe.com Century 21 Assurance Realty
Posted by Grant Wiebe
on June 12, 2009
It's not everyday I get to ride my bike to work. Grant Wiebe - Kelowna Realtor 250.869.2279 http://www.GrantWiebe.com Century 21 Assurance Realty
Posted by Grant Wiebe
on June 2, 2009
New Garbage, Recycling and Yard Waste bins are being issued to all residents of the Central Okanagan. I think they're great! If you find that yours are too small for your family's needs, hear are a couple tips... Grant Wiebe - Kelowna Realtor 250.869.2279 http://www.GrantWiebe.com Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd.
Posted by Grant Wiebe
on May 7, 2009
Take a tour of the new "Lago Vista" phase of Kirschner Mountain while I give you a quick real estate market update. Unit sales for April 2009 are up 26% over March which was up 46% over February. Averages prices are also up which doesn't reflect climbing prices but an increase in consumer confidence; resulting in more higher prices home sales than in previous months. Questions? ...
Posted by Grant Wiebe
on May 6, 2009