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
....Look what Mrs. Claus just brought into the Century 21 Vernon office!
....a cheque for Vernon's Food Bank.......
Thank you Santa & Mrs. Claus!.....it's very appreciated and will help to make a joyous Christmas to Vernon's needy families!
...and thank you to all who donated in this year's Realtor Food Drive......we will be out picking up donations this evening!
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on December 7, 2011
You may want to read THIS before you get ready to list your home for sale or more importantly before your first Open House!.....remember when potential buyers first enter your home they don't want to be confronted by......
.........................................CLUTTER!
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Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on September 12, 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
Here are some funny photos of what NOT to display when you show your home for sale!........
Everyone likes ornaments but....seriously?
I'm not sure if I'm in a Museum of someone's home?!.....
" um Good Morning, did you sleep well?"
Always remember that if you really want to sell your home, then first impressions are everything! Ask us about our staging information and our ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on August 24, 2011
Ultimate Guide to Choosing Countertops: Pros & Cons
If you've ever undergone a big kitchen renovation, ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on June 8, 2011
What To Do When The Asking Price is Too High?
If a seller insists in listing above current market price, agents can go for it but should do so with a strict time limit in mind. The seller needs to understand that there will need to be a price reduction if the home hasn't had an offer after 3 - 4 weeks. Leaving it on the market without any necessary adjustment only accumulates days ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on May 31, 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