Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Sharon Singleton | Money
Rate hikes not seen triggering housing price collapse
Canada’s cooling housing market is likely to feel a modest impact from the central bank’s latest rate hike, though a collapse in prices is unlikely as jobs growth and an improving economy underpin the market, real estate executives say.
“The effect will be marginal but there ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on July 23, 2010
Bank of Canada raises key interest rate 25 basis points to 0.75 per cent, as widely expected.
By Paul Vieira, Financial Post July 20, 2010 10:02 AM
Photograph by: Peter J. Thompson/National Post,
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark policy rate Tuesday by 25 basis points to 0.75 per cent, even though it scaled back its growth outlook on the belief budget cutting ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on July 20, 2010
Christmas in July “Jam the Van”
Century 21 Executives Realty and local 105.7 Sun FM would like to thank all those in our community who took time out to come down on July 8th and donate to the first Annual mid-summer drive in support of the Vernon & Enderby Food Banks. In cooperation with the Salvation Army and the Village Green Mall, a total of 3300 pounds of non perishable food was ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on July 20, 2010
Well we thought this might happen but still a little shocking to see the absorption rate rise to just over 17months. This is up from 12.4 in May and 8.5 in April. Imperative that Sellers be priced well to be IN the market and not sitting ON the market. What will July bring? Properties selling? Property prices dropping? Buyers coming out of the woodwork? Ah the Real Estate Market always ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on July 5, 2010
A great day was had by all from the folks I spoke to while I was helping my Silver Star Rotary host the annual Father's Day Wings N Wheels Show at Vernon's local airport!
They had me on the tarmack in charge of the drag racing! Luckily I managed to stay out of the way of the fast moving vehicles and thankfully no one accidentally came near my 1963 Jaguar that I had brought out to add to the ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on June 23, 2010
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Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on June 23, 2010
Is your kitchen up to scratch when it comes to presenting it for sale?
Watch these tips from an expert and learn what you can do to improve your chances of getting a sale and for a great price!
These tips are fast and easy and inexpensive so...... what are you waiting for! Remember you are selling not only a home but a lifestyle as well!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0WZS_9mt84 ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on June 22, 2010
A good article about listing your house for sale by a fellow realtor!
Listing versus Selling
by Terry Chenier
In that past 3 weeks, I've turned down 4 requests to list houses. How come?
People weren't looking at pricing their property realistically. I did market evaluations, and in every case, they agreed with my findings, but, they wanted their price. I explained to them ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on June 21, 2010
Does your home have hidden qualities?
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Does your home have hidden qualities?
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Many home sellers forget that their home is more than meets the purchaser's eye. They no longer remember that behind the smart décor there is attention to detail and quality workmanship. But these features often cost a lot even though they aren't immediately ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on June 17, 2010
Don't forget to come on down to the Vernon airport this Sunday, June 20 for the annual Father's Day Wings N Wheels Show - come and check out anything that flies or drives - bring your Dad, bring your Grand-Dad, bring your son & daughter!
It's a great day out, I hope to see you there, remember it starts at 10 am!
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Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on June 17, 2010