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  1. March 8 ~ Open Houses

    Click on the following links to preview our open houses for this week! March 8 ~ Open Houses

  2. SEPTEMBER Buyers Survey Results!

    SEPTEMBER SURVEY SUMMARY Property Type: 29.0% of purchases were by Move-Up Buyers (up from 25.4% in August) * 14.0% moving from Single Family Home to Strata Unit (up from 13.7%) * 12.7% by First Time Buyers  (down from 17.3%) 12.7% buying Revenue/Investment Property  (up from 9.0%) * 9.8% buying Recreation Property  (down from 11.2%) 5.9% moving from Strata property to Single ...

    • October 16, 2014
    • Laurie Myers
  3. Canadian Home Resales Climb 10.6%, Outpace Expectations

    Great news continues on the housing front….CLICK HERE for the full story.

  4. One of our market drivers is taking a turn. The Okanagan Shuswap Real Estate Market will likely not feel it.

    It's funny when one of the market drivers has an adjustment down the knee jerk reaction from the press is the sky is falling. The decrease in the price of oil has gone over the 30% mark since June. This will be felt in Newfoundland, Labrador and Saskatchewan. However, the big question on everyone's lips in the Okanagan Shuswap Real Estate market is how will this affect our Alberta buyers? In the last ...

  5. Did you know that Realtors who use professional photographers get more money for their sellers?

    There have been a number of studies done on this. The latest is a study done by a company called REDFIN( Real Estate Redefined). This study stated that houses that the Realtor hired a professional photographert for sold sold faster and for an average of $3400 to $11,200 more money.  You may ask, "How can that be. The house doesn't change". However, there is an old adage in our business that ...

  6. Welcome to the North Okanagan

    The Vernon and North Okanagan market is hot right now. Sales are increasing and inventory is dropping. With interest rates low, its time to get in! Give me a call at 250-307-1101 and I can help you with your "Dream Home".

    • October 12, 2014
    • Glenn Szabo
  7. Fort McMurray good for business and real estate in the Okanagan

    http://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/124540/Kelowna-Fort-Mac-talk-business#.VDfr9rUCbaU.gmail

  8. EXCELLENT INVESTMENT OR FIRST TIME BUYERS!

    CHECK OUT THIS AWESOME DEAL!  RENOVATED TOWNHOME FROM TOP TO BOTTOM, 3 FLOORS, 3 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL BATHROOMS,  NICELY LANDSCAPPED YARD IN A GREAT LOCATION.  MOVE IN READY. NEW PRICE:  $184,800.  https://www.facebook.com/michael.melnychuk.1/media_set?set=a.10152760681173987.1073741934.510243986&type=1

    • October 9, 2014
    • Nancy Venditello
  9. NEW PRICE

    7020 51st Street NE, Salmon Arm, BC  (Canoe) NEW PRICE Low maintenance home built in 1998. Spacious kitchen with lots of cabinets, separate dining area, large windows and beautiful flooring. The lower level of this home features a large 1 bedroom suite with gas fireplace. Huge, covered deck with Arizona screening, patio and new roof. The yard is fully landscaped and the back is completely ...

    • October 6, 2014
    • Marg Kentel
  10. Unexpected Surprise!
    Unexpected Surprise!

    These wonderful flowers came on this beautiful autumn day as a thank you from Ann who moves into her new home on October 3. It was my pleasure to help Ann find her dream home in Vernon.  

  11. KEEP UP TO DATE WITH VERNON, OKANAGAN REAL ESTATE.
    KEEP UP TO DATE WITH VERNON, OKANAGAN REAL ESTATE.

    Having trouble reading this E-mail? Click here Nancy Venditello Sales Representative CENTURY 21 Executives Realty Ltd. 2907 32 Street Vernon, BC V1T 5M2 Office: 250-549-2103 Direct: 250-938-4725 Toll Free: 1-877-227-4073 Toll Free: 1-877-227-4073 nancy.venditello@century21.ca www.century21.ca/nancy.venditello Did ...

  12. It's a numbers game
    It's a numbers game

    We're always fascinated by numbers and after looking at some recent reports and statistics of late, we thought we would share a few interesting facts and figures with you this week with a spotlight on Coldstream residential homes.   Coldstream- A highly desirable single-family residential area that borders on Kal Lake to the south, Highway 97 to the west, Lavington to the east and Highway ...

    • September 18, 2014
    • The Don Miller Group Team
  13. How to think outside your own box when investing in real estate.

    The stock markets are roaring ahead and Canada’s housing market continues to climb higher, but Randy Dyck is getting a lot more satisfaction out of his core investments in other areas: land and buildings. Dyck owns his own home and some stocks, but the vast majority of his investments are multi-family and commercial buildings and land development across British Columbia’s Fraser Valley, ...

    • September 18, 2014
    • Dan English
  14. Your Weekly Real Estate Update
    Your Weekly Real Estate Update

      in Pin It Subscribe Your Weekly Real Estate Update for September 18th!   VernonMarketWatch! Is school back in session? Let's hope so!....Properties are still selling very quickly here in the North ...

  15. Okanagan Real Estate Report
    Okanagan Real Estate Report

    Did you know that only some renovations will get you more money when you sell? Many people when planning to sell their home go through an update and/or renovation. You don't always get your money out of every renovation when you sell. The graph below gives you the average cost compared to the return on the investment of that renovation. Estimates are done based on a sale directly after the renovations ...

    • September 18, 2014
    • Joel Ellams
  16. Xeriscape Gardening

    There was an interesting article on Xeriscape gardening in The Morning Star newspaper.  For those that are not familiar with the term, xeriscaping is landscaping and gardening that reduces or eliminates the need for supplemental water from irrigation.  In areas of extreme heat, such as the Okanagan, plants whose natural requirements are appropriate to the local climate are emphasized and ...

    • September 17, 2014
    • The Dent Team
  17. 2014 IPE Fair

    What a fantastic 5 days at the 2014 IPE fair in Armstrong BC . This year I set up my own booth at the fair to get out and commicate with more than 125,000 people that attend this amazing world class event. I was  offering a gourmet gift basket for all who wanted to stop by and enter.  Many people stopped and tried thier luck at winning this great prize . A lucky lady from Kelowna was ...

  18. August Survey Results

    AUGUST SURVEY SUMMARY Property Type: 25.4% of purchases were by Move-Up Buyers (down from 29.2% in July)   17.3% by First Time Buyers  (up from 14.9%) * 13.7% moving from Single Family Home to Strata Unit (up from 12.9%) * 11.2% buying Recreation Property  (up from 10.2%) * 9.0% buying Revenue/Investment Property  (down from 9.2) 6.5% moving into Retirement Home/Seniors Community  ...

    • September 17, 2014
    • Krista Slade
  19. NEW PRICE

    271 Beatty Avenue NW, Salmon Arm, BC NEW PRICE Looking for an investment?? Check out this 4 bedroom, 1 bath, 1670 sq.ft. home on a corner, flat lot in downtown area. This property makes a good rental and could be re-zoned in future after underpass is completed. Check out all of the details of this single family residential home for sale located at 271 Beatty Avenue NW in Salmon Arm, BC  

    • September 15, 2014
    • Marg Kentel
  20. Okanagan-Shuswap Housing Market Builds Momentum Over Summer

    Okanagan-Shuswap Housing Market Builds Momentum Over Summer Kelowna, BC – The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) reported August sales activity of all MLS® property types improved by 23% compared to the same month in 2013 with buyer activity building significant momentum over the summer.  “Year-over-year and month-over-month, the Okanagan-Shuswap housing market continues ...

  21. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2014 1:00 - 3:00PM
    OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2014 1:00 - 3:00PM

      CHECK OUT THIS FABULOUS HOME WITH TONS OF UPGRADES.  NEW FLOORING, NEW TILE TUB SURROUND, NEW UNIQUE STONE BACKSPLASH, COUNTERTOPS, WINDOWS AND MUCH MORE.  THIS 2 BEDROOM HOME PLUS A DEN HAS 2 BATHROOMS AND IS IN A GREAT LOCATION.  WALK TO SHOPPING, COFFEE AND RESTAURANTS. COME FOR A VISIT & CHECK US OUT.   

    • September 12, 2014
    • Nancy Venditello
  22. AUGUST 2014 STATS

    OKANAGAN REAL ESTATE MARKET IS LOOKING GOOD.  NORTH OKANAGAN DAYS ON MARKET AVERAGE PRICE AVERAGE MEDIAN PRICE AVERAGE INVENTORY SALES NEW LISTINGS SEPT 2013 - AUGUST 2014 114 $365,595.10 $342,445.80 574 82 129                             SEPT 2012 - AUGUST 2013 127 $355,180.30 $332,510.80 639 62 120  GET ...

    • September 12, 2014
    • Nancy Venditello
  23. Centenial Park
    Centenial Park

    by  Barb Brouwer - Salmon Arm Observer posted Sep 11, 2014 at 8:00 AM Charles Hamilton, Chief Administrative Officer — image credit: Observer file photo The Columbia Shuswap Regional District has ended discussion on the possible purchase of Centennial Park – at least for now. The regional district has previously had some negotiations with Shuswap Lake Estates ...

    • September 11, 2014
    • Tana Rotkovska
  24. Okanagan Shuswap Homes for sale are getting more expensive....Thanks Alberta

    Houses for sale in the Okanagan, Shuswap are getting more expensive, there are less houses to look at and they are selling faster. The best way to figure out what is actually going on is to look at running averages. That means that we look at the most recent 12 month average of any given statistic and compare it to the preceding 12 month period. When we look at the Okanagan, Shuswap together, the average ...

  25. Did you know that only some renovations will get you more money when you sell?

    Many people when planning to sell their home go through an update and/or renovation. You don't always get your money out of every renovation when you sell. The graph below gives you the average cost compared to the return on the investment of that renovation. Estimates are done based on a sale directly after the renovationis complete.  PROJECT ESTIMATED COST % RECOVERABLE ...

  26. 14 Year Stats Chart
    14 Year Stats Chart

    This chart shows us the stats for the Okanagan/Shuswap Region over the past 14 years. It shows us the averages for number of sales, listed inventory, the absorption rate, and the Median price. As you can see, our Median price so far in 2014 is in line with that of the 2007 market

  27. Okanagan-Shuswap Housing Market Builds Momentum Over Summer!

    “Year-over-year and month-over-month, the Okanagan-Shuswap housing market continues to strengthen and has maintained a strong upward sales trend for the past six months as we make steady strides toward recovery,” says Darcy Griffiths, OMREB President and active REALTOR® in the North Okanagan.  “More buyer activity in the higher price range reflects the renewed confidence ...

    • September 9, 2014
    • Dan English
  28. NEW PRICE

    9015 Hwy 97B SE, Salmon Arm, BC NEW PRICE You will enjoy living here!! Very well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on a mostly level and partially treed 2.25 acre lot. Upgrades in 2013 alone include new hot water tank, new low flush toilet, 9 windows replaced in the house and metal roof put on the guest cottage. Large 30' x 40' Quonset with concrete floor and 150 amp service. Double, detached garage. ...

    • September 9, 2014
    • Marg Kentel
  29. NEW PRICE

    6 - 900 10th Avenue SE, Salmon Arm, BC NEW PRICE Great home in a great location. Very well kept 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in desirable Hillcrest area. Ceramic tile, skylights, central air conditioning and appliances. Double, attached garage and extra parking. All this and more on a 0.12 acre lot with lake and valley views. Check out all of the details of this manufactured home - bare land strata ...

    • September 9, 2014
    • Marg Kentel
  30. Cell Towers

    City to revisit issue of cell tower sites   0                                      by  Lachlan Labere - Salmon Arm Observer posted Sep 3, 2014 at 8:00 AM A city staff report on cell tower placement ...

    • September 7, 2014
    • Tana Rotkovska
  31. Why a Realtor®?

    Maybe you're buying a home for the first time. Or maybe you're selling your old home to move to something new. Whether buying or selling, you’re involved in an intricate process requiring many specialists. One of these specialists might be a REALTOR®, who’s responsible for making the transaction as easy as possible for you. CLICK HERE for more info! 

    • September 3, 2014
    • Dan English
  32. SUMMER MARKET!

    Home buying heats up over the summer months.  Local Okanagan stats are showing a rise in consumer demand with overall market conditions remaining in relative balance. Kelowna Real Estate stats show the average days on market for the 12 month period for July 2013 = 94 for the period previous 12 months 2014 = 87 Average Median $  2013 = $419,140                     ...

    • August 28, 2014
    • Nancy Venditello
  33. GET READY!

    SUMMER IS ENDING, THE ARMSTRONG IPE IS ON! ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FUN, COME ON OUT TO THE ARMSTRONG IPE.  LAST SUMMER HOOPLA CHECK OUT WHAT IS GOING ON THIS YEAR http://www.armstrongipe.com/

  34. Vernon BC Real Estate Market Watch from Don Miller!
    Vernon BC Real Estate Market Watch from Don Miller!

          VernonMarketWatch!  Well, another exciting week of real estate! We have lots of people moving to the North Okanagan and those of us who are already living here, certainly know why! Below are photos of the Armstrong Interprovincial ...

    • August 28, 2014
    • The Don Miller Group Team
  35. Burger Bing take over of Tim Horton's

    Take care of our Timmy's!  Read more http://fw.to/Wzaa34k

    • August 27, 2014
    • Mike Sandstra
  36. The Shuswap, North and Central Okanagan Real Estate Markets are looking GOOD!

    The real estate market in the Shuswap, Central Okanagan and North Okanagan is looking good. Stats indicate that prices have increased and will continue to increase. Have a read of this detailed information from the North Okanagan, provided by the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board.   CLICK HERE for more info!

    • August 26, 2014
    • Dan English
  37. NEW LISTING!!

    1811 23rd Street NE, Salmon Arm, BC NEW LISTING!! Quality 4 bdrm, 3 bath home with an open floor plan. This bright and spacious home features large windows, kitchen with island and lots of cabinets, gas fireplace, central air, hardwood flooring, main floor laundry and luxurious master suite with walk in closet and ensuite with jetted tub. The fully finished, walkout lower level features a bright ...

    • August 26, 2014
    • Marg Kentel
  38. Summer Housing Market in the Shuswap
    Summer Housing Market in the Shuswap

    Home Buying Heats Up Over the Summer Months Vancouver, BC – August 14, 2014.  The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 8,493 residential sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in July, up 11 per cent from July 2013. Total sales dollar volume was $4.65 billion, an increase of 13.8 per cent compared to ...

  39. Changes in Strata properties
    Changes in Strata properties

    Very interesting article from Mike Mangan (the real estate guru lawyer) regarding strata properites - interesting read!!   STRATA UPDATE Since late 2013, the provincial government has brought into force various changes affecting strata properties. It seems a good time to review these notable developments. Strata RecordsThere are new strata record-keeping requirements concerning parking ...

    • August 21, 2014
    • Derryanne Hubbard
  40. Vernon Real Estate Market Watch!
    Vernon Real Estate Market Watch!

    Subject: Your Weekly Real Estate Update for August 21st! View this email online if it doesn't display correctly VernonMarketWatch!  Hi everyone, sorry I have missed a few reports to you, I have been down in San Deigo at a conference ...

    • August 21, 2014
    • The Don Miller Group Team
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