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Rebates for New Home Buyers

Published on 2012-04-02 07:33:01

New Construction HST: • The BC new housing rebate threshold will be increased to $850,000, meaning more than 90 per cent of newly built homes will now be eligible for a provincial HST rebate of up to $42,500 Additional rebates for … Continue reading → > read more

Market Update for Penticton and Area

Published on 2012-03-29 07:17:47

Well, we all know that Vancouver has been on fire! Asian buyers coming in and buying lots of condos. In the Okanagan, we are not realizing that spin off. We tend to follow the trends of the big city yet, … Continue reading → > read more

Foreclosure Info

Published on 2012-03-27 07:07:15

Foreclosure info: Recently, there are now about 174 homes in foreclosure in the central Okanagan (Kelowna). This is a 10-fold increase from one year ago. Most foreclosures that we come across as real estate agents are the result of divorces … Continue reading → > read more

Saturday March 24th Open Houses

Published on 2012-03-23 09:52:07

I am delighted to invite you to my Open Houses this upcoming weekend. I will be buzzing about 2 very special properties. The first 10:30am-12 is my New Listing 164 Highland Place, Penticton BC Feature Sheet $257,900 3Bed 2Bath 1556 … Continue reading → > read more

Don’t want to host a garage sale? Need to get rid of some stuff?

Published on 2012-03-22 08:17:51

It’s back! Last Year Royal LePage Penticton hosted our annual garage sale we raised over $13,000 !! Royal LePage agents all over the country put on our red aprons, hope to see you or your lightly used items at the curling … Continue reading → > read more

Alysen Place

Published on 2012-03-11 07:27:07

I have had many clients interested in Lakeshore Towers and looking at comparable apartment complexes. In my opinion, a similar complex would be Alysen Place. Alysen Place is at the opposite end of town with occupants able to enjoy a … Continue reading → > read more

Want interest rate options? Know the Language!

Published on 2012-02-19 08:00:34

Have you noticed how low the mortgage rates are? Make sure you know the product that you are being sold. Are you being sold an ‘interest rate’? 2.99* – Wow! So low! It pretty much can’t get any better, right!? … Continue reading → > read more

The almighty Royal LePage Staff Meeting

Published on 2012-02-16 08:30:49

The power of the RLP staff meeting Planting the seed, making connections. We, Royal LePage Penticton REALTORS®, meet once a week to find matches for local listings and exclusive buyers. Royal LePage real estate agents are dedicated, each one of … Continue reading → > read more

Penticton Vees take the record

Published on 2012-02-08 02:52:46

What an amazing run of wins for our local hockey talent! Penticton Vees just gained the BCHL record of 30 consecutive wins! Here’s the scoop We have season tickets to the Vees. What an incredible season. I had the pleasure … Continue reading → > read more

Okanagan Prison Update

Published on 2012-02-06 16:54:05

In one of my earlier blogs I mentioned that Penticton was looking at the pro’s and con’s of bringing a prison to our Okanagan paradise. This was quite the local controversy. It has come to public attention that this prison … Continue reading → > read more

The “400,000 Baby” aka Lakeshore condo for grandparents to be!

Published on 2012-02-02 15:24:24

A few sunday’s ago I received a pleasent phone call from a White Rock REALTOR® who had clients looking for a Penticton condo. Referrals always make my day! The clients and I had a wonderful and memorable real estate experience. … Continue reading → > read more

Another Sold Home

Published on 2012-01-27 09:00:22

Just sold a property on Conklin St. in Penticton The seller and I go way back – all the way to kindergarten. He purchased this home in April of 2008 for $322,000. He called around Thanksgiving to ask whether … Continue reading → > read more

Values Grow Where People Go

Published on 2012-01-14 08:30:27

It’s all over Facebook and Twitter. Penticton made Facebook’s top 10 places people want to Travel too. For us locals that is no surprise, we have 2 gorgous beaches, amazing mountains and great people in a small community. My favorite real estate … Continue reading → > read more

A Sale of Jealousy – The Perfect Penticton Condo

Published on 2011-12-06 11:46:38

I found my perfect investment condo in the most desirable area of town! It may be my dream condo, but it actually became a clients first home! Right now, we can watch buyers take the best pieces of real estate … Continue reading → > read more

Lots of Lots in the South Okanagan

Published on 2011-11-15 19:01:07

The great part of working in a large office is the knowledge you gain from experienced, helpful and friendly co-workers. I have said it before and I will say it again, many people believe we are in a “cut throat … Continue reading → > read more

Staging your Home for the Holiday Season!

Published on 2011-11-05 13:05:46

This is the 7th year that I will be bundling up and going through many homes that are offered for sale over the holiday season. Nobody wants to be the Grinch who stole Christmas but when you’re trying to sell … Continue reading → > read more

Halloween Safety Tips!

Published on 2011-10-25 17:07:38

It’s that time again, Halloween is just around the corner! While everyone is very excited to decorate, dress up and of course we can’t forget the best part: CANDY and Trick-or-Treating! And while we are all preparing for a fun … Continue reading → > read more

How do you like Realty?

Published on 2011-07-04 17:58:19

When people ask how I like real estate, I can’t help but think about all the lovely, interesting people and families I met originally as buyers or sellers who have turned into friends. It is much more than a career; … Continue reading > read more

Sad to see you go

Published on 2011-06-29 17:58:02

Being a realtor brings with it a variety of interesting industry emotions… Buying, selling, downsizing, splitting, amalgamating, estate sales, foreclosures…. This wonderful real estate world brings about all sorts of different life situat > read more

First Time Home Buyers Strike Again

Published on 2011-06-01 14:25:31

I had the opportunity of helping a pair of young first time home buyers. These folks have 2 little ones and were looking in the Penticton area for $310,000. After some frustration of just not finding that perfect place we … Continue reading > read more

Listing Inventory!

Published on 2011-05-25 14:20:42

I recently was called by an awesome spunky lady in her late 70′s. She was contemplating selling her home on the Westbench. She just wasn’t too sure about the timing of selling her home without finding a house to buy. … Continue read > read more

Garage Sale for Shelter

Published on 2011-05-18 14:04:02

This past Saturday Royal LePage Agents across Canada hosted the annual garage sale for shelter! In Penticton we were happy to announce the total funds raised at the garage sale was $13,000 We also had some generous donations from wineries … Con > read more

Kitchen and Baths Sell Homes

Published on 2011-05-02 12:16:20

Thinking of selling? Want to maximize your return on simple renovations. Where do you start and how much do you spend? The answer for this decade is Kitchens and Bathrooms. Kitchens and Baths sell homes!! I call these lipstick renovations. … Co > read more

Secret Mission

Published on 2011-04-29 12:56:30

I was a part of a nation wide Royal LePage Scecret Mission back in December How it started. I always make an effort to go to the National Sales Conferences, Rally’s and Shelter Foundation Gala’s to network with the other … Continue > read more

Up to $7,000 BC Rebate Grants

Published on 2011-04-27 12:00:11

This incentive program or one quite similar was offered a few years ago and I took advantage at that time. If you didn’t get to take advantage then or have more renovations to complete do so in the next few … Continue reading → > read more

20 Years of Renting.

Published on 2011-04-25 12:00:40

In my process of marketing a new listing at 110 Skaha Place, the unit is rent-able and there are lots of renters in the Okanagan. I decided to evaluate the true cost of renting over a significant period of time. … Continue reading → > read more

Fest of Ale, Penticton BC 2011

Published on 2011-04-21 12:55:06

Last weekend I attended the annual Fest of Ale in Penticton BC.This year differed from the last few. Tokens doubled in price to $2.00/ 5 oz drink. The line ups were HUGE, unexpected wait times and as expected, tons and … Continue reading → > read more

March 2011 Stats

Published on 2011-04-19 13:44:32

Here are the stats for Penticton obtained from the South Okanagan Real Estate Board. If one looks a little further in depth we find that single family homes year to date in comparison to last year units sold are down 36%. … Continue reading &# > read more

Bring back the 80′s MS fundraiser!!!

Published on 2011-04-17 12:28:12

When: April 21 2011 starts at 7pm – taxi time! Where: The Barley Mill, Penticton BC Why: MS WALK Fundraiser Yes, I am currently promoting another real estate teams fundraiser. Who can resist an 80′s themed party all in the … Continu > read more

Patience & Wisdom in a Buyer’s Market

Published on 2011-04-15 12:34:01

This image is compliments of my mother. I relate this to our current Buyer’s market. Rates are still at an all time low and many young families can finally afford to get into the market. A market where young families … Continue reading &# > read more

ROCK YOUR VOTE

Published on 2011-04-14 12:46:13

This upcoming Saturday April 16th from 7pm – 10pm (Shatfrod Centre) 760 Main St. Penticton BC Join the Daybeats along with Aiden Mayes Ari Neufeld Sean Riley Eswen Blagdon Endren Sheperd and guests. This is an opportunity to talk to … C > read more

Top Floor Lakeview Condo – Penticton BC

Published on 2011-04-13 15:03:41

The condo doesn’t match the building! Most of you Pentictonites know of the 3 older buildings in the cul-de-sac by Skaha Lake. These 3 buildings have smaller condo’s mostly vacation, rented out or occupied by young couples or single folks > read more

Fireman’s Brigade

Published on 2011-04-09 14:58:56

A few Saturday’s ago I attended the Fireman’s Ball, it was sold out the first time I attempted to find tickets, but I was determined. The Daybeats are a fabulously talented local band and were playing that night so I … Continue read > read more

Top 3% in Canada

Published on 2011-04-09 12:21:59

2010 was a very busy year for myself and real estate in general. I had the honour of working with amazing clients and their referrals. Last week we had our annual Royal LePage Awards Ceremony and for the first time I … Continue reading → > read more

CMHC releases first quarter report.

Published on 2011-04-07 12:21:51

The Canadian Mortgage Housing Association has recently released its first quarter report for this year. Locally, the housing market has been fairly slow. CMHC states ‘”Measures recently announced for government-backed mortgage insurance w > read more

Royal LePage Shelter Foundation Garage Sale

Published on 2011-04-01 13:11:14

Spring time is not to far away and many of us are spring cleaning, take this great chance to donate your gently used items to the National Garage Sale for Shelter! Penticton MAY 14 2011 at the Curling Rink. The local proceeds … Continue readi > read more

Royal LePage Shelter Foundation Garage Sale

Published on 2011-04-01 13:11:14

Fencing the Yard and containing the critters

Published on 2011-02-24 12:36:09

Little Miss Renovation again. You may or not know this but I have 2 large dogs, Merl and Karma. They are lovely huge animals that have lots of animal and human friends, but if you approach my home they will … Continue reading → > read more

Pricing Strategy

Published on 2011-02-21 12:31:30

Penticton is a small town and generally we follow trends from the bigger cities, it is always nice to be aware of the real estate industry in these areas. One of the Realtors® brought this situation to light at our … Continue reading → > read more

Commercial Real Estate at the Conference

Published on 2011-02-17 11:48:38

So the first day was wonderful, day 2 is when the courses began. I had signed myself up for the commercial courses as I have an extreme interest in revenue properties, and do a lot of business to business social … Continue reading → > read more

Commercial Real Estate at the Conference

Published on 2011-02-17 11:48:38

A taste of the Provinces, the Slippers Episode

Published on 2011-02-14 11:46:23

Still at the Fairmont Hotel in Banff – I was torn between the “tweet up” and the Royal LePage reception. Both sounded like they would house like minded people. I opted for the Royal LePage Reception as loyalty has its … Contin > read more

A taste of the Provinces, the Slippers Episode

Published on 2011-02-14 11:46:23

Banff Western Connection Conference

Published on 2011-01-31 18:52:27

It’s Monday morning. Last week on Wednesday at 5am I hustled out to the Kelowna Airport to fly to Calgary and from there take the airporter to Banff…. I love conferences; every time I go I take away so much … Continue reading → > read more

Banff Western Connection Conference

Published on 2011-01-31 18:52:27

Naramata – the locals’ secret

Published on 2011-01-28 10:53:25

Some things you should know about Naramata The local school goes to grade 5 and then kids attend middle and high school in Penticton There is a school bus service throughout most of Naramata. There is additional school bus services between … C > read more

Parking Stalls -”the more you know”

Published on 2011-01-26 11:43:07

As you may have purchased a condo or are thinking of a future condo/townhouse purchase I think there is some value in understanding the parking issues that can arise. Sometimes a listing will say comes with 1-2 parking stalls. Maybe … Continue > read more

Penticton thinking about Prison?

Published on 2011-01-24 11:39:59

As an active blogger and twitterer…..I have found a blog that I really enjoy reading! As it turns out there is a city councilor who embraces social media and has been doing a great job asking for the publics’ opinion … Continue read > read more

November Numbers

Published on 2011-01-21 11:36:26

2011 Already! Here is a quick flash back to November 2010′s numbers. 19 sales in this cold month with 27 new listings showed that inventory slowed compared to last month and year. Having said that we still manage to carry over … Continue > read more

Affordable Housing in Naramata?

Published on 2011-01-20 10:45:35

In The Heart Of The Village, on Ellis Starting @ $355,050 Including HST* (rebate to the developer) Nestled in the heart of the village, Naramata Court offers: Naramata living at a price everyone can afford. Featuring 18 townhomes in 4 … Continu > read more

It was a parade of Realtors® at the Penticton Court House

Published on 2011-01-19 11:00:58

Last week I attended the Penticton Court House hearing, as a listing representative for 1153 Kilwinning St, Penticton BC. I strolled in with a coffee for Kevin Kole, a Summerland Realtor® who was making a competing blind offer on the … Continu > read more

Just Sold

Published on 2011-01-17 17:41:53

I am really excited to hand over the keys to my “new first time home buyer” This is a first time home buyer that I just love working with. She has owned a home many moons ago and is starting … Continue reading → > read more

Hot New Listing Steps to Skaha Lake Open House Sat 12:30-2:30

Published on 2011-01-14 17:52:54

335 Sudbury, Penticton BC. Steps to Skaha Lake! Sudbury beach is a gorgeous location at the south end of Penticton that the locals enjoy to avoid the crowds. Never offered for sale before. Built in 1994. Well priced. I will … Continue reading & > read more

The luxury of living in BC – PPT!!

Published on 2010-12-16 16:24:06

BC has the highest Property Transfer Tax (PPT) in the country. The PPT on the average home at the end of the year was $7,811 roughly 122% more than an averaged price home in Ontario. Lesson: Use your first time … Continue reading → > read more

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