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Proud Papa Wants To Share The News!I am very proud to report that my daughter, Erin Miller, is doing extremely well with her swimming and her goal of perhaps getting to the Olympics in London next year. It has been a long and hard road for her as she suffered an injury to her shoulder these past years and has been recovering and training hard!
Here is an excerpt from the results posting.....read on!
2011 Summer Nationals - ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on August 15, 2011
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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, ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on June 8, 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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Preparing Your Home For AutumnPreparing 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 ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on September 16, 2010
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Listings that sell quickly are priced right for the market.Here are some interesting points put forward by Dian Hymer, a real estate broker with more than 30 years' experience, and a nationally syndicated real estate columnist and author of "House Hunting: The Take-Along Workbook for Home Buyers" and "Starting Out, The Complete Home Buyer's Guide."
By Dian Hymer
"Some listings in prime, high-demand markets come on the market and sell quickly, ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on September 13, 2010
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Are McMansions A Thing Of The Past? Watch This Today Show Update on Real Estate!
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Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on September 3, 2010
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Throw Out Those Old Silk Flowers! And Get The House Sold!In the 80’s and 90’s there were floral arrangements with silks a plenty! It was the thing to do and helped set the look of the home and boost the staging presence! But today is a new day and the staging stakes have risen dramatically in presenting a home for sale! It is now time to retire those old flower arrangements to the garbage!!! Have a peaceful transition of parting with those ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on September 2, 2010
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When Preparing to Sell
When Preparing to Sell
Curb appeal is especially important for a house that is on the market. The front of the house is the first thing a potential buyer experiences. It can invite that person to look inside or turn him away. Here are a few suggestions to home sellers:
Fertilize and water your landscaping plants. Yellowed trees, grass, and plantings are ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on August 30, 2010
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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 ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on March 10, 2010
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Excited about Geothermal
Excited about Geothermal
Excited about Geothermal
Have you ever seen a listing advertising geothermal heating? I've seen these that had a geothermal heating and cooling system - an unusual and intriguing feature for a Canadian home.
The whole concept of "geothermal" intrigued me, so I did some research, and found this video that described everything about how geothermal ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on March 4, 2010
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Looks like Spring just might be around the corner
Looks like Spring just might be around the corner!
What a winter this has been! Not much snow, except yesterday! What! The grass is already turning green but was it every really white? I haven't had to shovel much this year which my back is thankful for! I have had a few conversations with folks who aren’t originally from this region and they are wondering why they packed ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on February 25, 2010
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THE FSBO VS LISTING WITH A REAL ESTATE AGENT IN THIS MARKET!!!Despite this tough real estate market we continue to meet sellers who want to sell their home themselves!
Why???
Their responses:
Your market analysis shows me that I have to price the home lower in order to sell!
I am not going to "give away" my home!
I can negotiate more effectively because I do not have to pay a commission!
I do not want to pay any commission to anybody!
We will ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on February 24, 2010
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Austria's Olympic HQ is Canada's First "Passive House"Austria's Olympic HQ is Canada's First "Passive House"
It might be easy to overlook an innovative house in Whistler right now, what with all the skiing medals being handed out. But that would be a mistake: "Austria House" - the headquarters of that country's Olympic committee - is Canada's first "passive house." The $1.3-million, 3,000-square-foot house, which can house a family of five and took ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on February 23, 2010
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Home Staging Tips: It's All About the Spa Atmoshpere!Home Staging Tips: It's All About the Spa Atmoshpere!
Bathrooms and kitchens sell houses; so staging the bathroom is one of the best ways to get your house sold and off the market. We all get used to our bathrooms and tend to overlook what are glaring problems to potential buyers. The key phrase to shoot for in staging your bathroom is "spa-like" atmosphere. You want buyers to peek ...
Posted by The Don Miller Group Team
on February 4, 2010
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