Buyers are looking! Help us find a home!
I am currently on the prowl for a home in the low to mid $300,000's. I am working with a young couple looking and excited to buy their first home. We are actively scouring the new... ...
Back from Montreal!!
Yes, it's true, I did actually leave Penticton. I did so with anticipation of receiving knowledge and meeting other successful Realtors from across Canada. I received so much more! Including a new big city wardrobe!! It was truly the best experience ...
Penticton Real Estate – Condo Market
What should you know about the Penticton Condo Market? There is still a lot of HST, PST rebate buzz and developers are still trying to sell their new homes on the market. Since the implementation of HST, the appeal of new construction has... ...
Best Friend buys a home!
My best friend called the other day wanting to look at some homes for herself, hubby and 3 gorgeous kids. We went searching for a home with a suite for a mortgage helper. It didn't take long until we found a... ...
Montreal!!!
Lucky me!! I am going to the Royal LePage National Conference, September 21-26, for some networking, learning, and lets face it sharing some wine with Royal LePage's finest!! I make it a point to attend all conferences and... ...
Your Mortgage – Variable or Fixed?
When you are refinancing or purchasing a home you will be asked a seemingly simple or complex question. Variable or Fixed? I have had many clients ask which is best. You need to understand what... ...
iPad and Real Estate
My New Mobile Office I admit I tried to hold out and not buy Apple's newest toy, until I found myself watching a late night infomercial on the many iPad features so I broke down and purchased Penticton's last remaining iPad. I... ...
Echo Boomers
Have you heard this term?? The Echo Boom generation, also known as Generation Y or the Millennial Generation, are the children of the Baby Boomers. These Echo Boomers are Canada's largest demographic group and they are active participants in the hous ...
Fall Real Estate Statistics
August Stats are Here!! There were 38% less sales this August compared to last. But the average price of a home last August was $336,336 and the average sales price this year is up to $355,782. ...
Modern Architecture
In pursuit for some local modern-contemporary architecture in the South Okanagan, I started out asking some colleagues and friends of buildings they suggested I visit, yet no one could off the top of their heads think of... ...
HST is applicable to new homes
HST is in full effect and I know potential real estate buyers in BC wants to know how it will affect their home purchases. Here are the most commonly asked questions and the right... ...
Ironman Dance Update
In celebrating the Subaru Ironman athletes and their families, Royal LePage is the title sponsor for this years Ironman Street Dance. With just as much community involvement Party Perfect is supplying this years events free of charge!!!... ...