I am going to do a little series of posts on small projects for your home, as overhauling your entire home can be costly and time consuming.
If your kitchen and bathroom cabinets look old and worn out you don't necessarily
have to replace them you can refresh them by painting the cabinets.
Replace sink fixtures and installing new lighting are an easy way to
update a kitchen or bathroom.
Replace kitchen counter tops or add an island. A new counter top will add color and personality to a kitchen. Make sure to read about the pros and cons on counter top
material to help you decide, which counter top would best suit you. If
you have the room an island is a practical addition to a kitchen as it
adds more storage, extra seating.
Tuesday, 23 April 2013
Sunday, 14 April 2013
Don't Paint Until....
You have tested it out at home. Paint is the best and cheapest way to
bring new life and style into your home. We all see that perfect paint
color but once you get it home and on your walls it looks different in
your space. The trick is bring home a few tester cans in various shades
of the same color to see how it looks in your place. Remember paint will
also look different when it's wet and will often dry to a lighter
shade. Natural and electric light can impact color so be sure you see
your paint test in both lights.
Here are some tips for paint perfection,
- flat of matte finish will absorb light and hide imperfections, best used in bedrooms, dining or living rooms
- Semi gloss or high gloss reflects light and is best used on perfectly smooth surfaces such as trim and doors
Here are some tips for paint perfection,
- flat of matte finish will absorb light and hide imperfections, best used in bedrooms, dining or living rooms
- Semi gloss or high gloss reflects light and is best used on perfectly smooth surfaces such as trim and doors
Junk Fundraiser
Do you have old electronics that you want
to get rid of? Then trash your junk at this fundraiser. 1-800-GOT-JUNK
is hosting its annual Earth Day electronics disposal event on April
20th. This event will take place at Okanagan College's KLO
Road campus from 10am-2pm. Electronics accepted include TV's,
computers, their components, printers video game systems, cables, small
kitchen appliances and batteries. Almost anything with a cable, says the
company.
You can also drop off non perishable items for the Kelowna Community Food Bank at the blue and green truck. What a great way to get rid of your old electronics and help the food bank out.
There will also be an on-site paper shredding for $5 per bankers box offered by the Okanagan Paper Shredding
You can also drop off non perishable items for the Kelowna Community Food Bank at the blue and green truck. What a great way to get rid of your old electronics and help the food bank out.
There will also be an on-site paper shredding for $5 per bankers box offered by the Okanagan Paper Shredding
Thursday, 4 April 2013
Spring Home Improvements
Spring is the season for home improvements. As the weather improves
this is the time to make sure that your home is well maintained. Here
are a few DIY projects for you to tackle this spring.
Update the insulation in the attic. This will help to save on energy consumption and will keep your home cooler in the summer and warm in the winter.
Clean out your gutters as they may be full of leaves from the fall.
Clean your deck and patio furniture as it will have collected dust and dirt over the winter months.
Update the insulation in the attic. This will help to save on energy consumption and will keep your home cooler in the summer and warm in the winter.
Clean out your gutters as they may be full of leaves from the fall.
Clean your deck and patio furniture as it will have collected dust and dirt over the winter months.
Friday, 22 March 2013
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Amazing Race
Come out and embrace your inner child while competing in an Amazing Race style competition on June 1st here in Kelowna. Capital One's second annual Race for Kids is being put on by the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club.
Teams of 4 are invited to sign up and relive those good old days of scavenger hunts when you were a kid. You will race through the city to the different check points that will be sponsored by local businesses.
All proceeds from the event will help sponsor local kids to attend Camp Arrowflight. To sign up go to raceforkids.ca or if you would like to be a sponsor email rlawrence@boysandgirlsclubs.ca
Teams of 4 are invited to sign up and relive those good old days of scavenger hunts when you were a kid. You will race through the city to the different check points that will be sponsored by local businesses.
All proceeds from the event will help sponsor local kids to attend Camp Arrowflight. To sign up go to raceforkids.ca or if you would like to be a sponsor email rlawrence@boysandgirlsclubs.ca
Wednesday, 20 March 2013
Charity Wine Tour
On April 14th Distinctly Kelowna Tours will hold it's second annual Wine Charity Tour for the BCSPCA. The cost of the tour is $95 plus GST
with all proceeds going to the BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals. The tour will start at 1pm were you will board a 24 passenger
seat bus and then for the next 3 hours you are off to 5 wineries on the Westside
Wine Trail, to sample award winning wines. The 5 wineries are, Mission
Hill Family Estate Winery, Quails Gate Winery, Volcanic Hills Estate
Winery, Kalala Organic Estate Winery and Little Straw Vineyards.
Everyone will receive a gift bag full of goodies, you will also be entered to win a gift basket featuring a winery tour for two, a gift certificate for the Grand Bay Cafe and wines from all featured wineries.
Here's the best part I think, the bus will pick you up and drop you off at your accommodations so there is no driving involved!! There will also be snacks prepared by the Delta Grand Okanagan's chef Stuart Klassen.
If you are interested call Distinctly Kelowna Tours at 250.979.1211 or email: info@distinctlykelownatours
Everyone will receive a gift bag full of goodies, you will also be entered to win a gift basket featuring a winery tour for two, a gift certificate for the Grand Bay Cafe and wines from all featured wineries.
Here's the best part I think, the bus will pick you up and drop you off at your accommodations so there is no driving involved!! There will also be snacks prepared by the Delta Grand Okanagan's chef Stuart Klassen.
If you are interested call Distinctly Kelowna Tours at 250.979.1211 or email: info@distinctlykelownatours
Monday, 18 March 2013
Easter Egg Hunt
An Egg-stravagant event is planned, the third annual Easter Egg Scramble is planned for Sunday March 31/13 in support of the Westside
Community Food Bank. It will be held at the Johnson Bentley Sports
Field, hosted by RE/MAX. This has been a successful in the past with
more than 4,000 people attending and more than 12,000 eggs the kids get
to hunt for.
Not only do they get to hunt for treats the Easter Bunny will be making an appearance and the kids will get a chance to find a golden egg with the chance to win a special Easter basket.
All proceeds made from the raffle and hotdog sales will go to the Food Bank, there will be volunteers there that will be accepting food donations.
Not only do they get to hunt for treats the Easter Bunny will be making an appearance and the kids will get a chance to find a golden egg with the chance to win a special Easter basket.
All proceeds made from the raffle and hotdog sales will go to the Food Bank, there will be volunteers there that will be accepting food donations.
Saturday, 9 March 2013
March is Fraud Protection Month
There are also simple steps you can take to protect yourself from acommon form of fraud: Identity Theft. These include; Never give out your personal information until you know who you are dealing with and how your information will be used. This includes requests for information in person, by mail, or over the phone or Internet.
Never reply to e-mails or phone calls that ask for your banking information, credit card details, passwords or other personal or sensitive information, particularly if you did not initiate the exchange. Review your mail, bank statements and other financial statements on a regular basis to look for any inconsistencies. If you do not receive a bill on time, follow up with your creditors or service providers. You may also wish to contact your local Postal Outlet to ensure your mail has not been held or re-routed.
Shred or destroy all personal and financial documents before you throw them away. Obtain and verify your credit report at least annually by contacting Canada’s two credit-reporting agencies: Equifax Canada at www.equifax.ca and TransUnion Canada at www.transunion.ca.
Friday, 8 March 2013
February's Market 2013
The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) reported February’s sales activity down in comparison to the same month last year. Exceptions to the rule were lot sales and Acreage properties which were both up. The impact of tightened mortgage lending rules introduced last year can still be felt. 236 Properties traded hands in February, in comparison to 287 in the previous year which is down 17.77%. Year to date sales are down 8.63% with a total of 455 properties changing hands in comparison to the 498 we experienced last year.
New listings taken last month were also down just over 17% with 784 properties being listed in February in
comparison to the 954 listed in the same month last year. This decrease however is a good thing, as we
have substantial inventory that needs to be absorbed in order to achieve a more balanced market. It is still a
buyer’s market and sellers would be well advised to seek professional advice when pricing their properties prior to putting them on the market as values are dependent on neighborhood, style and inventory level. Attractively priced properties are being sold to willing buyers.
Sellers must remain patient as Days to Sell have been extended to 130 days from last year’s 110. The Average Residential price is $439,786 which is up 2.84% over last year to date indicating that the we might have hit bottom as far as pricing levels are concerned.
Taking into account all other types of Residential property, such as Condominiums and Townhomes, the Average Residential Price drops to $375,122 offering affordable alternatives to home buyers. The recent reduction in mortgage lending rates will boost sales into the spring market.
Courtesy of
Deborah Moore
Managing Broker
New listings taken last month were also down just over 17% with 784 properties being listed in February in
comparison to the 954 listed in the same month last year. This decrease however is a good thing, as we
have substantial inventory that needs to be absorbed in order to achieve a more balanced market. It is still a
buyer’s market and sellers would be well advised to seek professional advice when pricing their properties prior to putting them on the market as values are dependent on neighborhood, style and inventory level. Attractively priced properties are being sold to willing buyers.
Sellers must remain patient as Days to Sell have been extended to 130 days from last year’s 110. The Average Residential price is $439,786 which is up 2.84% over last year to date indicating that the we might have hit bottom as far as pricing levels are concerned.
Taking into account all other types of Residential property, such as Condominiums and Townhomes, the Average Residential Price drops to $375,122 offering affordable alternatives to home buyers. The recent reduction in mortgage lending rates will boost sales into the spring market.
Courtesy of
Deborah Moore
Managing Broker
Thursday, 7 March 2013
Are You Looking for Foreclosure Properties in Kelowna
Here is a link to foreclosures here in Kelowna if you are interested in seeing any don't hesitate to call me at 250.864.7893
http://bcrealestatelaw.com/2013/03/05/buying-foreclosure-properties-in-kelowna-british-columbia/
http://bcrealestatelaw.com/2013/03/05/buying-foreclosure-properties-in-kelowna-british-columbia/
Wednesday, 6 March 2013
My Feature Listing of the Week Mar. 6-13
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