Motorbikes and Real Estate...Two of my Favourite Things! Want to Ride and look at homes?!
My 2009 Suzuki GSXR-750 (Gixxer)
Spring is in the air and I am sure you have seen them...Motorbikes. Motorbikes on the road zipping in and out of traffic and whizzing by you. Or the Motorbikes that are just out for the leisurely ride. Either way TONS OF FUN!
So here is what I am thinking. ...
Posted by Trever Florko
on April 16, 2011
Something that is often overlooked when selling a home is what you Sellers can do to assist in the process. Yes you are great at cleaning the house, turning on lights and making the place smell nice for showings. You are also great at making sure you are always easy to reach and ready to show the property on short notice....Right? Of course you are!! We are in a new age of selling Real ...
Posted by Trever Florko
on April 15, 2011
I just signed up a deal on one of my listings at 98.42% of the asking price! This is an important lesson to Sellers. When there is so much inventory on the market it is wise to price your home aggressively. That could even translate to just under the 'fair market value.' I know when you hear things like that as a Seller you want to PUNCH your agent in the face but I am speaking from experience. I have ...
Posted by Trever Florko
on April 13, 2011
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release: April 6, 2011
Housing Market Continues to Stabilize Moving into Spring
Kelowna, BC – The Central Zone of the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) reported March 2011 sales activity of all MLS® property types improved over last month but dipped compared to sales reported at this time last year when buyers were spurred into the market early ...
Posted by Trever Florko
on April 13, 2011
We all go to work every day and do our best right? Well sometimes it is nice to get that 'At-ta boy' from the world for a job well done isn't it? Nothing compares to the "thank you'' you get from your clients of course but some peer recognition certainly means a lot. No one knows what it is like to do your job like your coworkers. Clients are more often then not ignorant to just how hard you work ...
Posted by Trever Florko
on April 13, 2011
Article in the "Washington Times” January 4th
BACON: Go north, young man, go north
Canada is quietly surpassing the U.S. as the land of opportunity
By James A. Bacon
The Washington Times
6:29 p.m., Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Illustration: Canada and freedom
Unless the Winter Olympics are on television or someone ...
Posted by Trever Florko
on February 1, 2011
Changes to the Rules for Government Insured Mortgages Since October 2009, the Government of Canada has been systematically tightening mortgage financing regulations for all federally regulated lenders. The changes have been made in order to ensure that Canadians are prepared for higher interest rates in the future by not taking on too much debt, which will improve the stability of Canada's ...
Posted by Trever Florko
on February 1, 2011
Why use a lawyer for your real estate transaction instead of notary?
A real estate transaction is likely one of the most financially important transactions you will be involved in. Real estate deals need to be done very carefully and the documentation needs to be carefully prepared and reviewed. A lawyer has significantly more training and experience in the law than a notary ...
Posted by Trever Florko
on September 10, 2010
Do you know the difference between a Mortgage Broker and a Bank Mortgage Specialist?
The Mortgage Broker works for you whereas bank brokers are employed by their financial institution. A Mortgage Broker has the ability to offer you mortgage products from a number of lenders rather than just one source. You don’t have to change your banking, all accounts remain the same and your mortgage payment ...
Posted by Trever Florko
on September 9, 2010