Recent Blog Posts by The Don Miller Group Team

Take My Virtual Tour of This Great Affordable Property for Sale in Vernon in Alexis Park!

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Great New Listing For Us - A Large Family Home With A Duplex and A Third Suite! Take a Moment To Watch The Video Tour!

Call our office on 250-550-2125 anytime 24/7 to arrange a viewing or if you have more questions about this interesting property!   Thanks for watching and I'll talk to you soon! Don  

Open House This Sunday, September 25 from 1 to 3 pm! Hosted by The Don Miller Group

We are hosting an Open House this Sunday, September 25 from 1 to 3 pm at 8405 Postill Drive. Don't wait to come and view this fabulous family home that is so close to Kal beach! The location is not the only great thing about this home, the entertaining spaces are many both inside and out! Gorgeous decks for those Summer Barbeques or cozy up to one of the two Fireplaces in the Living Room and Family ...

Getting Your Home Ready For Sale!

Home Staging Getting Your House in Tip-Top Shape to Sell With the fall selling season now here, what can sellers do to maximize the chances of selling their home? Hiring a qualified real estate agent and setting the right listing price are the first steps to selling your home quickly. But there are other things you can do to help differentiate your home from the competition and attract potential ...

You'd Better Read This If You Want To Sell Your Home..............

You may want to read THIS before you get ready to list your home for sale or more importantly before your first Open House!.....remember when potential buyers first enter your home they don't want to be confronted by...... .........................................CLUTTER!                        ...

Perhaps You Might Want To Change A Few Things Before The Open House!?.......

Here are some funny photos of what NOT to display when you show your home for sale!........ Everyone likes ornaments but....seriously? I'm not sure if I'm in a Museum of someone's home?!..... " um Good Morning, did you sleep well?"   Always remember that if you really want to sell your home, then first impressions are everything! Ask us about our staging information and our ...

Real Estate 101 - Does Your Kitchen Need Upgrading Before You Sell Your Home?

Ultimate Guide to Choosing Countertops: Pros & Cons                                                    If you've ever undergone a big kitchen renovation, ...

Real Estate 101

What To Do When The Asking Price is Too High? If a seller insists in listing above current market price, agents can go for it but should do so with a strict time limit in mind.  The seller needs to understand that there will need to be a price reduction if the home hasn't had an offer after 3 - 4 weeks. Leaving it on the market without any necessary adjustment only accumulates days ...

We're thinking about buying a home in the next year or two. How can we best prepare for a home purchase?

  I have a lot of people asking me how to best prepare for a home purchase in the next year or two. How much should you save for a down payment? My recommendation for a down payment: 5-10% minimum, try for 20% or more if possible. What should you do before actually starting to house hunt? Save, save, save that down payment. Keep paying any bills and/or credit on time. This ...

Curb Appeal! - Come On, It's This Easy!

  Whether you're looking to sell your home or just keep up with the Jones', these few easy steps will make sure your house is admired by just about everyone who passes by. Help me! My house looks nice inside, but the front yard just isn't up to par. I hear so much about curb appeal but it's hard to figure out where to start. What are the most important things to do? Home Rescue: True, you ...

Spring Yard Clean Up

If you are thinking of selling your home, or if your home is listed for sale, NOW is the time to get your yard cleaned up. This includes removing all dead leaves and plants from the lawn and garden, tidy up the garden edges, prune and remove the garden waste. Also, don't forget to sweep the driveway, sidewalks and patio. Set up your deck and patio furniture, remove any hanging baskets full ...

Mortagage Changes in Canada - Will It Affect Buyers?

Mortagage Changes in Canada - Will It Affect Buyers?   There are changes to the mortgage rules announced this morning by Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty. Apparently pr-emptive action is being taken because of the growing concern by the Bank of Canada over rising household indebtedness.   The key mortgage changes are • Mortgages with amortization periods longer ...

Preparing Your Home For Autumn

Preparing Your Home For Autumn! Fall is one of the most scenic times of year - with leaves changing their colors making for gorgeous views. It's also a time of falling temperatures and changing weather conditions, and as everyone knows, old man winter can sneak up quickly. As the air gets colder and we transition from the warm summer months to the cooler months of autumn, here are a few things you ...

Welcome To The Newest Member of The Don Miller Group!

We would like to introduce our newest member to The Don Miller Group!  Chance Wilson joined our team in September and we look forward to the success and enthusiasm he will bring to the group.                                             ...

Welcome To The Newest Member of The Don Miller Group!

We would like to introduce our newest member to The Don Miller Group!  Chance Wilson joined our team in September and we look forward to the success and enthusiasm he will bring to the group.                                             ...

Getting Ready For Your Open House!

Great article on how to get ready for your Open House quickly and easily!  Read on....... Getting Ready For Your Open House by Phoebe Chongchua                        Many sellers have a love-hate relationship with open houses. They love them because open houses bring potential ...

Are McMansions A Thing Of The Past? Watch This Today Show Update on Real Estate!

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5 Tips To Get The Best Price When Selling Your Property

5 Tips To Get The Best Price When Selling Your Property For whatever reason, if you have to sell your property as soon as possible, don't panic! It's easy to be overwhelmed but the best way forward is to set out a plan for selling and work through it step by step. Don't be deterred if the word on the street is that 'it's a bad time to sell'; just keep the following tips in mind and ...

Charming East Hill Character Home For Sale in Vernon, BC

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Listing versus Selling

A good article about listing your house for sale by a fellow realtor! Listing versus Selling by Terry Chenier In that past 3 weeks, I've turned down 4 requests to list houses. How come? People weren't looking at pricing their property realistically. I did market evaluations, and in every case, they agreed with my findings, but, they wanted their price. I explained to them ...

Does your home have hidden qualities?

Does your home have hidden qualities?   Latest News Does your home have hidden qualities? Thursday, June 17, 2010  Many home sellers forget that their home is more than meets the purchaser's eye. They no longer remember that behind the smart décor there is attention to detail and quality workmanship. But these features often cost a lot even though they aren't immediately ...

OUR NEWEST LISTING IN EAST HILL! GREAT FAMILY HOME - CALL US FOR MORE INFO!

Check Out Our Newest Listing in East Hill In Vernon, BC!

Come To Our Open House This Weekend & Go Into The Draw For 500 Air Miles!

  342 Scenic Drive in Coldstream, this Sunday April 25 from 11am to 12:30pm Stop by and go into the draw to win 500 Air Miles and also we will be drawing for an Anne Miller  print. For more info on Anne Miller go to http://amillerwatercolours.com   Map to get to Scenic Drive View Larger Map

Check Out Our Newest Listing on Youtube! 2302 18 Street in East Hill, Vernon, British Columbia, a Great Family Home - Watch!

2302 18 Street, East Hill, Vernon MLS 10005827 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30AktLBuIno Great Family Home on 2302 18 Street in sought after East Hill in Vernon. Call us today for your very own personal showing of this family home on 250-550-2125 or send us an email to info@thedonmillergroup.ca Remeber you can earn DOUBLE Air Miles for your next vacation when you buy and sell your home ...

Realestate News with Don Miller - View of Vernon, Coldstream & Silver Star Mountain

Don Miller, realtor of The Don Miller Group, takes a moment out of his drive back to Vernon from Kelowna BC to stop and show you the wonderful view of the Okanagan valley and how you can see Coldstream and Silver Star mountain resort from one spot, ya gotta love this place! For info on how you can own a piece of Okanagan paradise or Vernon realestate call us today on 250-550-2125 ...