Ok, so what happened in the world of real estate in December 2011,in our area, the North Okanagan?
This area comprises of:
AdventureBay, Alexis Park, Armstrong, Bella Vista, BX, Cherryville, Coldstream, Commonage, East Hill, Enderby
Falkland, Foothills, Grindrod, Harwood, Lavington, Lumby, Mabel Lake, Mission Hill, Okanagan Landing,
Predator Ridge, Silver Star, Spallumcheen, Swan Lake ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on January 11, 2012
Last weekend my wife, Anne and I applied on-line for a Christmas Tree Permit from the Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations web site. The web site states some rules to follow, like not cutting trees in watersheds or too close to power lines. It also states size limits ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on December 16, 2011
Ok, so what happened in the world of real estate in September 2011,in our area, the North Okanagan?
This area comprises of:
AdventureBay, Alexis Park, Armstrong, Bella Vista, BX, Cherryville, Coldstream, Commonage, East Hill, Enderby
Falkland, Foothills, Grindrod, Harwood, Lavington, Lumby, Mabel Lake, Mission Hill, Okanagan Landing,
Predator Ridge, Silver Star, Spallumcheen, Swan Lake West, ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on October 6, 2011
This is a great family home and in very good condition - the price has just been adjusted so don't miss seeing this gem of a starter home. Call us anytime toll free on 1-877-277-4073 to make an appointment with us to view the home in person and see the value that is here!
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on September 29, 2011
Here's me, pleased as punch with my prize winning wine at the Interior Provinical Exhibition last weekend!
Don entered his wine in the IPE wine judging. He won 2 third place ribbons, 1 second place, 1 first place and that gave him the agregate award. So he won 5 ribbons, a wall plaque and a Silver Tea set. Pretty impressive for his first time entering. Now he wants to figure out how to improve ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on September 7, 2011
I have a lot of people asking me how to best prepare for a home purchase in the next year or two.
How much should you save for a down payment?
My recommendation for a down payment: 5-10% minimum, try for 20% or more if possible.
What should you do before actually starting to house hunt?
Save, save, save that down payment.
Keep paying any bills and/or credit on time. This ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on May 10, 2011
The statistics for home sales in the North Okanagan have just been released.
Here are the results from April 2011.......
Residential April 2011
Sales.......47
New Listings....204
Current Homes for Sale........808
Days to sell a home.......74
Average Price of Home........$360,034
How do they compare from one year ago? Read On.......
Residential April 2010
Sales............... ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on May 4, 2011
Since this is tax season, we wanted to remind everyone that the Federal First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit, introduced in January, 2009, is still in existence. If you acquired a home after January 27, 2009 as a First Time Home Buyer you could save some taxes!
The First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit is a non-refundable ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on April 21, 2011
Whether you're looking to sell your home or just keep up with the Jones', these few easy steps will make sure your house is admired by just about everyone who passes by. Help me! My house looks nice inside, but the front yard just isn't up to par. I hear so much about curb appeal but it's hard to figure out where to start. What are the most important things to do? Home Rescue: True, you ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on April 20, 2011
Sales of existing homes in Canada during the first quarter reached its highest level in a year due mostly to the voracious demand for houses in Vancouver and Toronto.
The Canadian Real Estate Association said seasonally adjusted national sales activity in the first quarter was up 4.5 per cent over the previous quarter, and reached the highest quarterly level in a year as national ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on April 18, 2011