tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67543189309474680822024-02-22T08:24:08.180-08:00Across the "TOUGH" DeskAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886518493056888199noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754318930947468082.post-62986268838064703552014-03-10T11:48:00.000-07:002014-03-11T08:09:37.317-07:00Kelowna General Hospital Tour
Thanks to Sharon Sheppard and Jane Hoffman, an extensive tour of the new facility at KGH was set up for our office. We had so many interested REALTORS® we had to set up two separate tours. Our hosts were Natalie Walstrom, Senior Development Manager and Doug Rankmore, Chief Executive Officer of the KGH Foundation. The history of the property was very interesting.
About Kelowna Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886518493056888199noreply@blogger.com0Kelowna, BC, Canada49.8879519 -119.4960105999999849.560658399999994 -120.14145759999998 50.2152454 -118.85056359999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754318930947468082.post-3738334210482864872014-01-22T10:00:00.001-08:002014-01-22T10:03:34.021-08:00Professional...What does it mean?
Prior to getting into real estate I worked for 6 years as the Manager for the Construction Association in Yellowknife calling on contractors and suppliers. Some of the companies were dilapidated outfits working with a small community mind set where they could never hope to grow their business. I recall saying to the Executive Director that we should not be recruiting members from these hopeless Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886518493056888199noreply@blogger.com0Kelowna, BC, Canada49.8879519 -119.4960105999999849.560658399999994 -120.14145759999998 50.2152454 -118.85056359999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754318930947468082.post-28409729186995406262014-01-02T12:31:00.000-08:002014-01-06T12:13:04.922-08:00Every journey begins with a single step
There is nothing like the ending of a year and the beginning of a fresh new year to invite the motivation to better yourself: To achieve something greater, to make a positive change in your life or the lives of others. A New Year’s Resolution is a time honored tradition of setting a goal for yourself. To help you achieve your goals and to make those positive changes, the following tips and Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886518493056888199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754318930947468082.post-260960764838196002013-09-19T13:59:00.000-07:002013-09-19T13:59:44.852-07:00Who Cleans for the New Owner?
Whose responsibility is it to ensure a SOLD home is found in a clean and clear manner for a new Buyer?
&Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886518493056888199noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754318930947468082.post-72999308866960523002013-09-03T12:12:00.000-07:002013-09-03T12:12:03.334-07:00Why I need a REALTOR® and How to Choose one?
This should speak to both you as a Buyer or Seller and the real estate Agents out there.
From time to time I search out feedback from the industry, like NAR (National Association of REALTORS®), CREA (The Canadian Real Estate Association), focus groups, consumer advocates and the like, asking what people are looking for in a REALTOR®, why they should use a REALTOR®. I also ask our REALTORS® Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886518493056888199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754318930947468082.post-70529923169925187712013-08-07T14:50:00.000-07:002013-08-07T16:00:48.713-07:00Amendment or Addendum???
Good for you and your REALTOR® to know!
Potato
Po - tah - to
Amendment
Addendum?
Traditionally an addendum is used as an additional page to the printed contract pages of an contract of purchase and sale for any conditions, terms, inclusions, etc that need to be included as a part of the negotiated transaction.
Once a contract is accepted – any changes or additions to the terms or Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886518493056888199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754318930947468082.post-67786897157838534382013-05-17T13:33:00.000-07:002013-05-17T13:33:29.908-07:00Common Closing Costs for First Time Buyers
You’ll likely be responsible for a variety of fees and expenses that you and the seller will have to pay at the time of closing. Your REALTOR® and/or Lawyer conducting the closing will tell you the required amount for:
Down payment on the purchase price
Appraisal (some banks will include this if you deal with them)
Credit report (should be included from your lender)
Private mortgage Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886518493056888199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754318930947468082.post-46896971719438413842013-05-16T11:48:00.000-07:002013-05-16T11:48:44.209-07:00Guest Blog - Taking the LEAP!
Taking the LEAP!
Guest Blog Post by Ashley Houseman
There’s nothing more exciting than researching homes on the internet, sifting through hundreds (maybe thousands) of photos of homes listed for sale until you narrow down the possibilities and compile your list of those you’d like to see in person. In most cases, a picture is truly worth a thousand words.
On numerous occasions, I've&Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886518493056888199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754318930947468082.post-66514701965252648852013-05-15T16:27:00.000-07:002013-05-15T16:32:22.987-07:00 8 tips for finding your first HOME!
The following post comes from Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty, Inc. agent, Kim Knapp. Kim is an experienced agent in Northern Florida and has a great team who has worked with countless first-time home buyers. What is interesting for me - is that even though the price points, market, product and geography of the Buyers are different to our – their needs and process is the same.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886518493056888199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754318930947468082.post-57945194934131029052013-05-14T14:52:00.000-07:002013-05-15T16:33:19.187-07:00First Time Home Buyers Week...Coldwell Banker
There seems to be a week for everything these days, but very few of them prove to be valuable for more than just a week. So Coldwell Banker® With 30% of home buyers in 2013 being first time home buyers, they are dedicating an entire week of content on the Coldwell Banker Blue Matter blog, Twitter and Facebook pages to sharing tips, explaining terminology, and guiding first time home buyers Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886518493056888199noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754318930947468082.post-50167722808959292072013-03-01T12:52:00.001-08:002013-03-01T12:52:43.485-08:00We Believe
The grass is not always greener on the other side – it’s just a different shade of green – with different characteristics, strengths and weaknesses. When you are looking for representation –it’s the details that will take you down the path.
A trusted real estate agent provides experienced counsel, guidance and unparalleled local expertise. Although they don’t have a law degree – their Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886518493056888199noreply@blogger.com0Kelowna, BC, Canada49.8879519 -119.4960105999999849.560669399999995 -120.14145759999998 50.2152344 -118.85056359999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754318930947468082.post-76947892847726673192012-09-21T16:57:00.003-07:002012-09-21T16:58:31.186-07:00Stage this Home and Sell it...
There are many cliché’s or motivational anecdotes out there that can help us through life.
“you will miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”
"There are two ways of meeting difficulties: you alter the difficulty or you alter yourself to meet them."
"Focus on the critical few, not the insignificant many…. Even the most powerful waves begin as a single drop."
"Some succeed because they Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886518493056888199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754318930947468082.post-41673033880314193062012-08-17T11:21:00.000-07:002012-08-17T11:22:17.075-07:00TRUST
Trust – do you trust your mother?
Do you trust your doctor – if you don’t you will likely find a new one.
Do you trust your best friend? Of course
What about your mechanic – you wouldn’t let just anyone work on your BMW, classic Triumph or that very first car you bought on your own.
REALTORS® – do you trust your Broker? Do you know they have your back no matter what – can youAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886518493056888199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754318930947468082.post-23495376785406327802012-08-02T11:05:00.001-07:002012-08-02T11:16:54.543-07:00Sellers, take note:
GROWING FAMILY IS NO. 1 LIFESTYLE MOTIVATOR FOR HOME BUYERS
Coldwell Banker® survey finds Sellers are more willing to make changes to increase buyer appeal; Buyers prefer updated kitchens & open floor plans to trendy media rooms
A recent survey of 700 Coldwell Banker Real Estate professionals across North America revealed home buyers are motivated by lifestyle needs, with Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886518493056888199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754318930947468082.post-26717424032261729032012-05-10T09:56:00.001-07:002012-05-10T09:56:37.708-07:00Foreclosures: Process and Strategies
In any real estate market you will see foreclosures occur but in a market that has struggled to move forward from a downward adjustment to prices – we tend to see more hit the courts than usual.
Foreclosures are a necessary factor in any market condition. They help keep communities from stagnating and inventory turning over. I was in Phoenix last fall. Some neighbourhoods you Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886518493056888199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754318930947468082.post-2369025993163061802012-04-20T10:57:00.001-07:002012-04-20T10:57:25.520-07:00“Spring has sprung – the grass is riz….. I wonder where the birdies is?”
“Spring has sprung – the grass is riz….. I wonder where the birdies is?”
This is a poem I grew up with and have taught my daughter and soon my granddaughter. It made me think about those of you getting you house ready to sell and thinking about putting it on the market for the spring traffic in our real estate market.
Your REALTORS® are very likely suggesting you doAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886518493056888199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754318930947468082.post-12907636356219075352012-04-12T17:13:00.003-07:002012-04-20T11:05:11.894-07:00How great is this!?!
What a wonderful evening was shared by REALTORS® and Staff at the beautiful Quail’s Gate Winery on Boucherie last night. Some people don’t appreciate or follow the award standings of their
REALTORS®. Others do very much.
From our point of view – as independent contractors – REALTORS® are effectively in charge of their own business model and career success. I believe Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886518493056888199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754318930947468082.post-28375808856206453202012-04-09T15:27:00.000-07:002012-04-09T15:27:36.683-07:00Women VS Men - Home-Buying DecisionsColdwell Banker® recently published a survey about how men and women differ in their home buying decisions. Here are the results:
Coldwell Banker Survey Finds Women and Men Make Home-Buying Decisions with Head and Heart
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (March 27, 2012) – Square-footage and price are important elements to consider when selecting a home but according to a new survey from Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886518493056888199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754318930947468082.post-1268110283826741932012-03-22T11:42:00.000-07:002012-03-22T11:42:51.498-07:00“Are you sure You know what you are doing?”
The issues that cross my desk are sometimes ordinary, comical and even bizarre. They will stem from uncontrollable circumstances with clients, with property issues and just plain life. They can also stem from dishonest parties to the contract (again uncontrollable on the part of the REALTOR®).
The ones that truly trouble me are the ones that come from ill prepared or uneducated &Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886518493056888199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754318930947468082.post-20327501073722621182012-03-15T14:39:00.000-07:002012-03-15T14:39:55.871-07:00COLDWELL BANKER® REAL ESTATE SURVEY
COLDWELL BANKER® REAL ESTATE SURVEY REVEALS GROWING FAMILY NO. 1 LIFESTYLE MOTIVATOR FOR NORTH AMERICAN HOME BUYERS
A recent survey of 700 Coldwell Banker® Real Estate professionals across North America revealed home buyers are motivated by lifestyle needs, with growing families ranking as top motivator on both sides of the Canadian/U.S. border. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886518493056888199noreply@blogger.com0Kelowna, BC, Canada49.8879519 -119.4960105999999849.7616964 -119.63071709999997 50.0142074 -119.36130409999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754318930947468082.post-81231801280605502912012-03-09T08:39:00.001-08:002012-03-09T08:41:48.332-08:00The Value of a HomeI cannot say enough about the new ad campaign released by Coldwell Banker® LLC on Monday March 5th. The ads remind us of the “value of a home” as being not just an investment for your money, but a place where memories are made and remembered. Take a look for yourself:
By the way, do you recognize the voice in the ads? Yes that’s right, it’s Tom Selleck. Tom’s Dad worked forAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886518493056888199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754318930947468082.post-13575441551003966552012-02-17T12:16:00.000-08:002012-02-17T12:19:49.115-08:00fi•du•ci•ar•y /fəˈdo͞oSHēˌerē/fi•du•ci•ar•y /fəˈdo͞oSHēˌerē/
Adjective: Involving trust, esp. with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary.
Noun: A trustee.
Synonyms: trustee – confidant
Real estate Licensees are often described as owning their clients’ a ‘fiduciary duty”. Let’s be reminded what that means – for both the expectation of the client and the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886518493056888199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754318930947468082.post-31208676958707267382012-01-31T14:22:00.000-08:002012-01-31T14:22:22.587-08:00Money FROM the Government ??? Really ?? How?
I did it! Within two weeks of making a first call – I had my furnace serviced and H2O tank checked out, recommendations from Wightmans’ Mechanical –250-762-3122 (they were great by the way!), house inspection from EnergyWise Solutions (a contact provided to me from Wightmans)
Furnace, H1O tank and air conditioner installed, Finished off with a post inspectionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886518493056888199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754318930947468082.post-7006305986092602682012-01-13T14:36:00.000-08:002012-01-13T14:36:58.163-08:00Wanna trade?? - My bike for your……..house?
Coming through the adjustment to the market we have been experiencing these last months has brought some ingenuity and creative ideas to Sellers, Buyers and their REALTORS®.
Moving is something you may want to do but what if you can’t get your money out of your house?
A Common question!
Common justification that REALTORS® will make is, “Even though you may not get what youAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886518493056888199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754318930947468082.post-4399680025484624382012-01-09T09:13:00.000-08:002012-01-09T09:13:38.439-08:00New Year, New Home?
It’s officially 2012 so let me start by wishing you a Happy New Year. In early January, many of us are planning and setting goals for everything we want to do and achieve in the year to come.
While many people think of spring as the prime time home buying season, the winter months often offer an even greater selection of inventory, and the opportunity to settle into the new home before Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886518493056888199noreply@blogger.com0Central City, Kelowna, BC, Canada49.882358231210304 -119.4661907131347849.8555447312103 -119.50931771313478 49.909171731210307 -119.42306371313478