How To Pack a Home Entertainment System

And, shockingly place them back in working order.

https://blog.coldwellbanker.com/how-to-pack-a-home-entertainment-system/

March OMREB Statistics

While Mother Nature is taking her time with the outward signs of spring, the market is rising to the occasion with more activity. 

Residential sales across the Central Okanagan region rose to 545 in March, up from February’s 407 yet 13% fewer than March of last year reports the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB). Vist: www.omreb.com

5 Kitchen Update Trends

Whether you’re looking to invest in simple updates or a complete kitchen renovation, you can’t go wrong incorporating the latest design trends to enjoy now as well as boost your home’s value when it comes time to sell. If you’re not sure where to begin, check out our list below featuring on-trend elements we think will give you the most “bang for your buck.”


https://blog.coldwellbanker.com/5-kitchen-update-trends/

Fall Gutter Maintenance Tips

It is almost winter in Kelowna and that means it is time to clean out the gutters if you have not already, this is a great way to get your home ready for sale and helps prevent future damage or issues. I recommend hiring a professional to clean your gutters as it can be a dangerous and tedious job, but if you feel like taking on the task yourself here are some helpful hints to get the job done.

Ladder Safety: Ensure someone is on the ground helping you secure the ladder, one miss-step and it could be costly. Orchard ladders with three legs are not recommended, be sure to use a sturdy four leg ladder with a secure platform and a five gallon bucket to collect debris.

Garden Hose: A regular garden hose with municipal water pressure is sufficient and attached a pistol grip spray nozzle to the end. This type of nozzle can regular water pressure and direction and can be purchased at any hardware store.

Gutter Scoop: Scooping out the leafy debris seems to be the best overall method for cleaning out the gutter. An excellent tool for this job is the bright orange plastic “Gutter Getter Scoop,” which can be purchased at most hardware stores. This tool is unique because the front scooping edge is very thin and it forms itself to the bottom of the gutter trough, making it easy to scoop out even the toughest of debris in any size gutter system. Stay away from a metal scoop such as a garden shovel, this can scrape the bottom of the gutter and cause damage and future rust which will deteriorate the gutters.

Gloves: This will protect you from whatever bacteria may be lurking in the gutter debris. Leather gloves are recommended as rubber can rip and tear from the metal edges.

Rake off the Roof: Debris can be left on the roof and will wash down the next storm. In order to prevent your hard work going to waste, remove the debris first.

Downspouts Unclogged: After you have cleaned the gutters, direct the water pressure into the downspout to flush out debris.

Clean gutters two times a year: Make sure gutters are cleaned at least twice a year, once in the fall and again in the spring. One main reason for cleaning out gutters is to eliminate the possibility of water damage from rainwater runoff due to a clogged gutter. Another reason is to reduce the possibility of rust corrosion. Even though it may not rain during the summer, if there is debris in the steel gutters, the rusting process can speed up. It’s difficult for rust to speed up with clean gutters. The faster the rusting process, the sooner new gutters will be needed. Keeping your gutters from damaging your home will maintain is value and prevent possible issues with foundation and siding.

Gutter Guards: There are many great products that can be installed onto the existing gutters or the option of new gutters can give your home a spruced up look and make it more pleasing to buyers. Visiting your local hardware store is an excellent place to start. There are many gutter professionals that we would be happy to recommend should you choose to repair or replace your gutters.

Gutter cleaning is an important step in home maintenance and something a home inspector will look at when you sell your home. Prevention is key and keeps your home looking sale ready.

If you are thinking of buying or selling, give Paige Guernsey, an award winning real estate agent in Kelowna, BC direct at 250-862-6464.

Talk to you soon…

Paige

 

3 Staging Touches That Up Your Chances of an Offer

Here are some tips to touch up your home staging to increase your chances of an offer.

https://blog.coldwellbanker.com/3-staging-touches-that-up-your-chances-of-an-offer/

Modest Home Updates to “Wow” Buyers & Boost Value

When selling a home in today’s market, it’s important to consider all the options to help make it stand out and appear move-in ready to selective buyers.

https://www.coldwellbanker.com/blog/modest-home-updates-to-wow-buyers-boost-value/

June 2018 OMREB Stats

New listings were 1764, up 16% over April and 7% over this time last year. Average price, typically the last indicator to normalize, was $532,972, just 1% over April and 4% over this time last year.

Visit:  www.OMREB.com for full details

Is Your Neighborhood Pet Friendly? Here’s How to Tell!

Here’s how to tell if the town you’re considering has gone to the dogs

https://www.coldwellbanker.com/blog/neighborhood-pet-friendly-heres-tell/

April 2018 Stats are out!

Although sales were up over March 2018 they are lower then April 2017.

For detailed statistics: visit www.omreb.com or call me to discuss your options

Best of CES: Smartest Home Improvements for 2018

Smart home improvements good for the body, mind and soul.

https://www.coldwellbanker.com/blog/best-ces-smartest-home-improvements-2018/

Season's Greetings

Best Wishes, Paige  

Prevent a Holiday Disaster at Home With These 10 Must Read Tips

Keep Your Kids (2 legged and 4) safe this holiday season with these 10 tips from Northstar Moving Company!

https://www.coldwellbanker.com/blog/10-ways-keep-kids-pets-safe-holiday-season-home/

Winter Home Health Check-Up: Three Areas to Examine Now

A step-by-step home check-up guide to find warning signs and advice on how to repair them.


https://www.coldwellbanker.com/blog/winter-home-health-check-three-areas-examine-now/

OMREB September Stats are out!

The median sale price for Residential, Apartments and Townhomes is up again this month, over 2016 prices. To get the full details visit: http://omreb.com/page.php?sectionID=2

If you have Real Estate questions, call Paige, 250-862-6464

The Best and Worst Flooring Materials for Family & Pets

Is it possible to have children, pets, and beautiful flooring? The answer is yes.


https://www.coldwellbanker.com/blog/best-worst-flooring-materials-family-pets/

5 Fantastic Kitchen Staging Ideas for Fall

Wow fall homebuyers with these easy staging ideas from HomeAdvisor 

http://blog.coldwellbanker.com/5-fantastic-kitchen-staging-ideas-for-fall/

Technology that has changed our Homes

 110 Years of Smart Home Technology: 1950-2016


To celebrate the 110th anniversary of Coldwell Banker Real Estate, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to reminisce about some of the greatest innovations in home technology over the past 110 years. In this post, we’ll highlight some key inventions from 1950 to the present.


http://blog.coldwellbanker.com/110-years-smart-home-technology-part-two/

Tips for Making Your House Presentable for Showings.

9 Tips for Living a (Semi-) Normal Life While your Home is Being Shown 

Preparation, routine and treats help you make the house you’re selling presentable at a moment’s notice

http://blog.coldwellbanker.com/9-tips-living-semi-normal-life-home-shown/

Go Canada!

Show your Canadian Pride

 Cheer on Team Canada and follow the players and events at: 

http://olympic.ca/

July OMREB Statistics

 

If you are thinking of Selling your home, now is a great time! The OMREB statistics for July are out and for the 6th month in a row, Residential sales are up over sales in 2015.

To view full details visit OMREB.com or click the link

http://www.omreb.com/page.php?sectionID=2