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
1. Use a timer
Decide how long you're going to spend cleaning before you start. Next, divide your time into chunks - 15 minutes to vacuum and perhaps the same again at the sink, and so on. Now that you have a timed target, you'll find you work that bit harder. Also, if you absolutely hate a job - cleaning the bathroom, for example - knowing you're going to spend just ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on April 15, 2011
If you are thinking of selling your home, or if your home is listed for sale, NOW is the time to get your yard cleaned up. This includes removing all dead leaves and plants from the lawn and garden, tidy up the garden edges, prune and remove the garden waste. Also, don't forget to sweep the driveway, sidewalks and patio. Set up your deck and patio furniture, remove any hanging baskets full ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on March 29, 2011
My wife planted some bulbs in the garden two years ago. We can't remember for sure but we think they are a Japanese crocus or Iris. This morning while raking some leaves off the garden we found a whole cluster of these lovely blooms. The fish pond is completely thawed and the stream is running! No sign of the koi yet.
For people interested in attracting birds to their yard, the pond, stream and bird ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on March 23, 2011
Here is a link to my monthly updated graphs on how many homes sold in February in this North Okangan area and how much they sold for! Click on the link and it will take you directly to all of the stats.
http://bit.ly/hajIgV
For more information on how homes are selling in Vernon and surrounding areas just give us a call on 250-550-2125 or you can dial us toll free on 1-877-277-4073. ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on March 9, 2011
RBC warns this reprieve — the result of lower mortgage rates and little rise in home prices — is temporary. Derek Abma, Financial Post · Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011
OTTAWA — Canadians experienced less financial strain to own a home in the final months of 2010, according to a report from Royal Bank of Canada.
On Thursday, RBC Economics Research said ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on March 4, 2011
Mortagage Changes in Canada - Will It Affect Buyers?
There are changes to the mortgage rules announced this morning by Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty. Apparently pr-emptive action is being taken because of the growing concern by the Bank of Canada over rising household indebtedness.
The key mortgage changes are
• Mortgages with amortization periods longer ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on January 17, 2011
Do You Love Our Calendars?
Do you love our magnet calendars and greeting cards? This is your chance to help us find the right photos for my wife, Okanagan artist, Anne Miller, to paint this year's scene for our calendars and Christmas card. And you can even win a prize to boot!
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Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on January 13, 2011
Original Artwork by Okanagan Artist Anne Miller - wildflowers on Silverstar
Have you ever wondered where those magnet calendars that we send out at this time of year come from? We are priviliged to have Okanagan artist, Anne Miller, who just happens to be Don's wife, paint us a scene from the Okanagan every year! Anne takes the original and then gets prints made up and creates ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on December 2, 2010