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Real Estate Stats for December 2011 for The North Okanagan - Read It Here!Ok, so what happened in the world of real estate in December 2011,in our area, the North Okanagan?
This area comprises of:
AdventureBay, Alexis Park, Armstrong, Bella Vista, BX, Cherryville, Coldstream, Commonage, East Hill, Enderby
Falkland, Foothills, Grindrod, Harwood, Lavington, Lumby, Mabel Lake, Mission Hill, Okanagan Landing,
Predator Ridge, Silver Star, Spallumcheen, Swan Lake ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on January 11, 2012
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Our Excursion into the Forest to cut our Own Christmas Tree!
Last weekend my wife, Anne and I applied on-line for a Christmas Tree Permit from the Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations web site. The web site states some rules to follow, like not cutting trees in watersheds or too close to power lines. It also states size limits ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on December 16, 2011
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North Okanagan Home Sales for September 2011 - What Sold & For How Much?Ok, so what happened in the world of real estate in September 2011,in our area, the North Okanagan?
This area comprises of:
AdventureBay, Alexis Park, Armstrong, Bella Vista, BX, Cherryville, Coldstream, Commonage, East Hill, Enderby
Falkland, Foothills, Grindrod, Harwood, Lavington, Lumby, Mabel Lake, Mission Hill, Okanagan Landing,
Predator Ridge, Silver Star, Spallumcheen, Swan Lake West, ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on October 6, 2011
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Price Is Reduced On This Great Starter Home In Vernon's Harwood Neighbourhood! Hurry - Don't Wait To Call Us!
This is a great family home and in very good condition - the price has just been adjusted so don't miss seeing this gem of a starter home. Call us anytime toll free on 1-877-277-4073 to make an appointment with us to view the home in person and see the value that is here!
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on September 29, 2011
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Don's Prize Winning Wine!
Here's me, pleased as punch with my prize winning wine at the Interior Provinical Exhibition last weekend!
Don entered his wine in the IPE wine judging. He won 2 third place ribbons, 1 second place, 1 first place and that gave him the agregate award. So he won 5 ribbons, a wall plaque and a Silver Tea set. Pretty impressive for his first time entering. Now he wants to figure out how to improve ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on September 7, 2011
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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 ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on May 10, 2011
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North Okanagan Real Estate Stats Just Released For April 2011.... Read On.....The statistics for home sales in the North Okanagan have just been released.
Here are the results from April 2011.......
Residential April 2011
Sales.......47
New Listings....204
Current Homes for Sale........808
Days to sell a home.......74
Average Price of Home........$360,034
How do they compare from one year ago? Read On.......
Residential April 2010
Sales............... ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on May 4, 2011
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First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit
Since this is tax season, we wanted to remind everyone that the Federal First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit, introduced in January, 2009, is still in existence. If you acquired a home after January 27, 2009 as a First Time Home Buyer you could save some taxes!
The First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit is a non-refundable ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on April 21, 2011
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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 ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on April 20, 2011
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Quarterly house sales spike
Sales of existing homes in Canada during the first quarter reached its highest level in a year due mostly to the voracious demand for houses in Vancouver and Toronto.
The Canadian Real Estate Association said seasonally adjusted national sales activity in the first quarter was up 4.5 per cent over the previous quarter, and reached the highest quarterly level in a year as national ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on April 18, 2011
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Here Are The Latest Statistics For The North Okanagan Residential Home Sales For The Month Of February....Read On......
Here is a link to my monthly updated graphs on how many homes sold in February in this North Okangan area and how much they sold for! Click on the link and it will take you directly to all of the stats.
http://bit.ly/hajIgV
For more information on how homes are selling in Vernon and surrounding areas just give us a call on 250-550-2125 or you can dial us toll free on 1-877-277-4073. ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on March 9, 2011
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Ever Wonder About the Fantastic Murals in Downtown Vernon BC?Welcome to the Heritage Murals of Downtown Vernon, BC
Downton Vernon boasts one of the largest outdoor art galleries in Canada.
Twenty seven amazing murals, some as large as 300 feet long and 40 feet high, depict the history, culture and scenery and folklore that made ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on March 9, 2010
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5819 Rimer Road Vernon BC5 Bedroom 2 Bathroom home in Vernon BC for sale 2,034 square feet, 2 bath, 5 bedroom single story "with full basement" Spacious Home in a Country Setting North BX, Vernon - Looking for Vernon BC real estate - or would you prefer to be in the country? This North BX offers the best of both worlds. The home offers a great country location in the North Okanagan, yet it is just minutes from the ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on February 10, 2010
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