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Congratulations David! Geen Brother Named Grower of the YearMar 3, 2014
The Geen family has been an active part of the Okanagan agricultural landscape for more than a century - a tradition that continues to this day, through the hard work and dedication of David Geen. David, Jerry Geen&rs
BC Budget - PTT exemption threshold for First-time Buyers increases on February 19thFeb 19, 2014
Information coutesy of British Columbia Real Estate Association The BC Government released Budget 2014/2015 today. Property Transfer Tax Effective
3 Basic Home Staging TipsFeb 18, 2014
So you’re ready to sell your home… awesome! Preparing your home so it is as appealing as possible to potential buyers is called home staging. While home staging is an artform all unto itself, there are a few basic tips that
When Is It Time To Move?Feb 5, 2014
Moving is a difficult decision to make. Many people find that they don't want to leave a neighbourhood or home that is full of family memories, while others worry about the stress, hassle, and expense that a move can bring. So how do
Is Spring On The Way?Feb 3, 2014
According to North America's expert groudhogs, well, they are evenly split as to whether or not we'll have an early spring. Without the expert panel's consensus, it looks like the timing of the arrival of spring for 2014 cou
Small Dip in Average Okanagan Property ValuesJan 31, 2014
For those of you who may not know, the B.C. Assessment Authority released its 2014 assessment rolls on Thursday, January 2nd 2014. That means that homeowners throughout the province, including the Central Okanagan where there are over 83
5 Family-Friendly Things To Do In Kelowna This ChristmasDec 19, 2013
Christmas in Kelowna is beautiful. The weather is mild, there's a ski hill nearby, and there are plenty of great things to do with the family to help keep everyone occupied over the long break. Here a
3 Home Renovations That Can Increase Your Property ValueDec 5, 2013
As time goes by, homes are often in need of an upgrade. While the temptation may be to ‘get by’, particularly if you’re considering selling, home renovations can often be an excellent investment and may increase your ho
5 Tips For Selling Your Kelowna Home at ChristmasNov 21, 2013
Christmas may be around the corner, but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't list your house on the market or that you should stop putting in effort to sell. At this time of the year, the people who are looking for a home are motivated &nd
October Buyer Survey ResultsNov 19, 2013
Here's a summary of Buyer activity for the month of October: Property Type: 24.5% of purchases were by Move-Up Buyers (up from 22.4% as in September)* 17.5% by First Time Buyers (down from 20.4%) 14.8% moving fro