Just Listed!

Stunning and unobstructed views of Kelowna to Naramata from this move-in ready, fully renovated property. Complete with a new asphalt driveway, fresh landscaping including rock and stone work, lawn and greenery to round out the exterior. There is a full rejuvenation of the interior of this house that includes a new kitchen, HVAC system, hot water tank, paint/trim, and bathrooms. Natural light and views of Okanagan Lake will make you wish you were here! Located in a quiet neighborhood.
Call PAIGE GUERNSEY direct at 250-862-6464 or CHRISTIAN KIRSCHKE at 250-863-2000 for more info or visit www.kelownahome.com

Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty
MLS®10111759

Visit for a 36o degree tour at : http://www.preptours.ca/tours/tours.php?TourID=26578

Helpful Tips for Buyers

Finding the perfect home doesn't happen in one day. It takes careful planning and lots of work. Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do to simplify the process.

Things to Consider Before Starting Your Search

What Features Do You Need?

Do you need an extra bathroom, a garage, a fenced backyard, or lower utility bills? Do you want a fireplace, a short drive to work, or maybe minimal yard work? Once your list is complete, decide what's most important to you.

What's the Ideal Location?

Where you live obviously affects your lifestyle; it's also one of the most significant influences on the value of your
home. Your choice of location may be somewhat limited by the price you can afford. Even so, make sure to con- sider such things as distance to work, schools, shopping and entertainment.

What Kind of Home?

What type of property do you want? A single-family detached home is attractive to many people because it typically provides more living space and land. On the other hand, a condominium may be a more appropriate choice for you, with an emphasis on maintenance-free living. Determine what type of home best suits your desired lifestyle and budget.

What's Your Budget?

How much do you want to spend? Just as importantly, how much do you have to spend? Remember there are numerous additional expenses that you'll need to pay to complete the purchase of a home.

Choosing a REALTOR®!

A REALTOR® can help you answer all of these questions and help you navigate through what can be a complicated business transaction.

You can contact me, Paige Guernsey - an award winning Kelowna Realtor® direct at 250-862-6464 guide you with your home purchase.

Talk to you soon!

Paige



Exert taken from http://www.crea.ca/buyers, visit to read the full article

Add These 10 Home Updates to Your 2016 To Do List

Add These 10 Home Updates to Your 2016 To Do List

Link: http://blog.coldwellbanker.com/home-updates/

Do You Know How To How to Keep Your Heating and Cooling System Running Smoothly?

If the kitchen is the heart of the home, the heating and cooling system serves as its lungs. 

Click link: http://blog.coldwellbanker.com/do-you-know-how-to-how-to-keep-your- 

heating-and-cooling-system-running-smoothly/ 

Busy Travel Season calls for Advanced Precaution

Spring is a popular season for families and young singles to travel, but it's important that the prospect of an exciting new destination does not override the need to take precautions for health and safety. If you are traveling to a foreign destination or going on a cruise (where disease can spread rapidly), see your doctor or a travel medicine clinic 4-6 weeks before departure to discuss vaccination and other forms of protection. Be sure to order personal medications in advance and consult your carrier and your destination customs office for packing regulations. Unless you know otherwise do not expect your destination to offer easy access to common over -the counter products, such as hand wipes, sunscreen, insect repellent, and medica- tion for motion-sickness, diarrhea, allergies, etc. Also when away from home, choose only bottled water and never leave your drinks unattended in public places. Finally, before you go, leave a copy of your medications, passport(s), itinerary and contact information with a friend at home, and consult your telephone service pro- vider for a Smartphone travel plan to reduce or eliminate roaming charges for necessary but unexpected usage.

Paige

Record December Housing Demand Leads to Near Record Year

The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) reports that MLS® residential sales posted a record for the month of December at 444 units, up 6.7% from December 2014. Last month’s results contributed to 2015 being the busiest year since 2007, when a record 8,702 annual transactions were counted. A total of 7,988 residential sales were recorded for 2015, up 6.2% from the 7,525 sales in 2014.

Here is 2015 Statistics. 

To view additional stats visit: http://omreb.com/page.php?sectionID=2

Get the Best Return on Investment with Your Next Home Improvement Project

Home is where the heart is, but sometimes it’s also where a homeowner’s savings plan comes into account. Homeowners may have a long wish list of home renovations and projects, and sometimes the work is never done. While return on investment (ROI) may not be the biggest consideration in a homeowner’s mind when deciding which projects make it to the top of the list, knowing which projects see the highest returns may be helpful in the decision-making process.

 

Click on the link to read the full article

http://www.northshorefireplace.com/about-us/home-improvement-roi/

Kelowna Real Estate Agent Paige Guernsey