Monday, February 27, 2012

Very fashionable people ride the bus

This is the sticker in the bathroom on the bus. Why the fancy hat?

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Saturday, February 25, 2012

Made some 7 cheese pasta shells

Mmmmmmmmmmm:-)

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Another listing sold in under 30 days! That's 2 this week!

If you need to sell you house call me!

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Thursday, February 23, 2012

New Listing! 55+ living. 2 bed + Den. 2 bath.

3481 Old Vernon Road #4

Kelowna, BC V1X 6Z4

$259,900

To view 21 high definition professional photos please visit:http://www.CountryLaneKelowna.com

Live The Peaceful Easy Feeling In Quiet Country Lane!

Beautifully renovated two bedroom and den, two bathroom no step rancher in a very quiet age restricted development. This lovingly maintained home has had many recent upgrades including: roof, furnace, windows, hot water tank, humidifier, hardwood flooring, crown moulding, counter tops and awnings.  With a 5'0" crawlspace (accessed through laundry room) and essentially the full footprint of the foundation, storage area will never be an issue.  Back yard and deck area are ideal for BBQ and entertaining guests.  Enjoy the country living lifestyle without the big price tag attached! Country Lane is rural living at it's finest but located mere minutes away from UBCO, Kelowna Shopping and all other amenities.

Nearby Amenities Include: Mill Creek Regional Park, Dirt-Biking Trails, Fishing and Snowmobiling.  Country Lane residents enjoy use of community clubhouse and room enough to park an RV of any size and/or boat for a low $25 annual fee!  Commute to Kelowna or Vernon with ease or hop on a plane for a quick vacation at Kelowna International Airport which is located just minutes away!

Local Golf Courses: Sunset Ranch Golf and Country Club and Tower Ranch Golf Course both offering challenging courses with terrific views.

Additional Nearby Amenities: YMCA/YMCA, Okanagan Gymnastics Club, Rutland Arena, Scandia, Grand Prix, Energyplex, McCurdy Bowl and Grand 10 Cinemas are just a few of the places to take your family and grandkids for a fun afternoon!  Forgot milk or eggs?  No problem, Ellison Market is right around the corner for your shopping convenience.

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I sold this listing in 5 days!!!

I sold this listing in 5 days!!!
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240 Hillaby Avenue
Kelowna, BC V1X 5V6

$309,900

Renovator Special Near Chichester Wetlands!

Renovator Special is just waiting for your ideas or perhaps a quick flip!? Suite Potential? This split level home is within wlaking distance of the Chichester Wetlands.  Home features: 3 beds and 1.5 baths up, main level living room and kitchen areas, 4th bedroom down with rec room and separate entrance, central vac, newer hot water tank and recently replaced A/C unit.  This home is centrally located to all amenities with a large fenced rear yard, storage shed and garden shed. RV parking is a possibility as well. See it today!

Nearby amenities include: YMCA/YWCARutland Boys and Girls ClubRutland Arena, BMX TrackOkanagan Gymnastics ClubKelowna Child Care ServicesMcCurdy BowlingGrand 10 Theatre, Energy PlexScandia Golf and GamesGrand Prix KelownaOff Leash Dog ParkHartman Community GardenPublic TransitKelowna International Airport and so much more!

Local schools are: Rutland ElementaryRutland Middle School and Rutland Senior Secondary.

Nearby Attractions are: Elysium GardensOkanagan LavenderHouse of Rose WineryOkanagan Villa Estate Winery.

Nearby Golf Courses are: Black Mountain Golf Club,Sunset Ranch Golf and Country ClubShadow Ridge Golf Club and Tower Ranch Golf Club.

If you want to sell your home and do so as quickly as possible you know who to call!

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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

THE B.C. FIRST-TIME NEW HOME BUYERS' BONUS ~ 10k Govt. Tax Rebate!!

THE B.C. FIRST-TIME NEW HOME BUYERS' BONUS

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Subject to approval by the legislature, the B.C. government intends to implement a temporary BC First-Time New Home Buyers' Bonus. Effective February 21, 2012, to March 31, 2013, the bonus is a one-time refundable personal income tax credit worth up to $10,000.

Requirements to Qualify for the Bonus
ELIGIBLE FIRST-TIME NEW HOME BUYER
You will qualify as a first-time new home buyer if:
  • You purchase or build an eligible new home located in B.C.;
  • You, or for couples, you and your spouse or common law partner, have never previously owned a primary residence;
  • You file a 2011 B.C. resident personal income tax return, or if you move to B.C. after December 31, 2011, you file a 2012 B.C. resident personal income tax return (you will not be eligible for the bonus if you move to B.C. after December 31, 2012);
  • You are eligible for the B.C. HST New Housing Rebate; and
  • You intend to live in the home as your primary residence.

ELIGIBLE NEW HOME
An eligible new home includes new homes (i.e., newly constructed and substantially renovated homes) that are purchased from a builder and that are owner-built. The bonus will be available in respect of new homes purchased from a builder where:
  • A written agreement of purchase and sale is entered into on or after February 21, 2012;
  • HST is payable on the home (e.g., HST will generally be payable if ownership or possession of the home transfers before April 1, 2013 - see further details below); and
  • No one else has claimed a bonus in respect of the home.

The bonus will be available in respect of owner-built homes where:
  • A written agreement of purchase and sale in respect of the land and building is entered into on or after February 21, 2012;
  • Construction of the home is complete, or the home is occupied, before April 1, 2013; and
  • No one else has claimed a bonus in respect of the home.
A substantially renovated home is one where all or substantially all of the interior of a building has been removed or replaced. Generally, 90% or more of the interior of the house must be renovated to qualify as a substantially renovated home (90% test).

Amount of the Bonus

MAXIMUM AMOUNT
The bonus is equal to 5% of the purchase price of the home (or in the case of owner-built homes, 5% of the land and construction costs subject to HST) to a maximum of $10,000.
PHASE-OUT FOR HIGHER INCOME EARNERS
The bonus will be reduced based on an individual's/couple's net income (line 236 of your income tax return) using the following formula:
  • For single individuals, the bonus is reduced by 20 cents for every dollar in net income over $150,000 (bonus is reduced to zero at $200,000 net income).
  • For couples, the bonus is reduced by 10 cents for every dollar in family net income over $150,000 (bonus is reduced to zero at $250,000 family net income).

THE B.C. FIRST-TIME NEW HOME BUYERS' BONUS
Additional Information

APPLICATION PROCESS
Individuals must apply for the bonus through the B.C. government. Individuals can apply once application forms have been posted on the B.C. Ministry of Finance website later this year. Applicants will be required to submit documentation demonstrating eligibility for the bonus.

ELIGIBLE NEW HOME
The bonus is available in respect of new homes (i.e., newly constructed and substantially renovated homes) where HST is payable. HST will generally be payable on homes purchased from a builder where ownership or possession transfer before April 1, 2013. Potential buyers should consult with the builder to determine if the home will be subject to the HST.
For owner-built homes, the bonus will be based on land and construction costs subject to the HST. Eligible new homes will include:
  • Detached Houses, semi-detached houses, duplexes and townhouses,
  • Residential condominium units,
  • Mobile homes and floating homes, and
  • Residential units in a cooperative housing corporation.

For More Information
INCOME TAXATION BRANCH
Ministry of Finance
Province of British Columbia
Telephone: (250) 387-3332 or 1 (877) 387-3332

If you or someone you know is thinking of buying or selling a home please call me today:
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Monday, February 20, 2012

Wow Amazon.ca sure is wasteful with their packaging! Shame on them.

You could easily fit 30 times the amount of what I bought in this box. I'm very disappointed in Amazons wastefulness:-(

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Friday, February 17, 2012

HST Transition Measures For Housing. Government of Canada Press Release!

Wondering what will happen regarding real estate when the HST moves out and the GST moves back into place? Have a look at this.

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B.C. will return to the PST on April 1, 2013, meeting the Province’s commitment to return to the PST as quickly and responsibly as possible, while ensuring businesses can plan their training and systems switch-over effectively to apply the sales tax correctly…….. 

HST Transition Measures .pdf Download this file

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Monday, February 13, 2012

Is your home a Certified Pre-owned Home? Why not?

Here is a quick breakdown on what the CPO program offers buyers and sellers alike.

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New concept mirroring the CPO Auto Program
The Certified Pre-Owned Homes Program was born out of the LUXURY CPO Automobile programs that have been enjoying significant success over the last 10 years. Like the auto programs, a CPO Home has been Inspected, Corrected and Warranted bringing unparalleled transparency to the home selling and buying experience. It is for this reason that more buyers are searching for CPO Homes.

Benefits for Sellers
  • Once the home inspection is complete you will know that it is not likely that a subsequent inspection by the buyer will reveal anything major.
  • If during the inspection items are discovered that need attention, you will be able to repair the default prior to any buyer inspecting the property.
  • You will be able to show physical proof that your home has been inspected by means of the inspection report
  • The home warranty will give you and the buyer peace of mind therefore increasing the willingness of the buyer to make an acceptable offer on the property.
  • Typically, you should receive a premium for your Certified Pre-Owned Home much like auto dealers do for the Certified Pre-owned Autos. 
  • As the Seller, you should have no post-closing calls about your former home
  • The combination of a home warranty and a pre-listing home inspection provides unparalleled transparency for prospective buyers about the condition of your home and the possibility of unwanted surprises after they move in which again serves to encourage the buyer to buy Your Property
  • This program is a great way to remove any worries about the condition of your home and potential unforeseen problems. This program will differentiate your listing in the marketplace and maximize your number of potential buyers.
Benefits for Buyers
  • You will be able to rest easy that nothing is seriously wrong with your new home and you won’t be facing any major repair expenses
  • The combination of a home warranty and a pre-listing home inspection provides unparalleled transparency about the condition of the home and the possibility of unwanted surprises after they move in
  • You will be able to make your mortgage payments because you will have no major repair expenses
  • Convenience of repair if needed by means of a 24/7/365 on a toll free number
  • Reduced cost to have a Buyer update inspection for the buyer.

Total Differentiation
When your home is a CPO home, it is differentiated from the other properties that are not Inspected, Corrected and Warranted. This will provide market differentiation for your listing over many others which attracting a greater number of potential buyers. 

What does the warranty cover?

As a brief description, the warranty covers the foundation, structure, roof repairs, the major systems including heat, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing and duct work as well built in appliances including dishwashers, central vacuum, door bells and garage door openers. Basically anything that has passed an inspection by a home inspector who has been certified by CPO

When is the warranty paid for?
The warranty is only paid at the time of closing. So, if for some reason that your home didn’t sell, you wouldn’t be out of pocket for the home warranty.

Select group of Realtors
I am one of less than 5% of all Realtors nationwide who has been selected to be able to offer the CPO program. Century 21 Assurance Realty is the exclusive provider of the CPO program in the Okanagan. This provides me with the opportunity to provide a Superior level of service to my clients. I achieved the designation based on the significant criteria required of each of the participants.

CPO - FAQ's Certified Pre-Owned REALTORS.pages Download this file

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If you are looking for more info on this program or if you are looking to buy or sell a home please contact me today:

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Friday, February 10, 2012

Real Estate Press Release - Okanagan Market Steady Going into 2012

Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board Press Release for Jan. 2012 

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01_-_omreb_january_2012_statistics_media_release_pdf_(3).pdf Download this file

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OMREB Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Stats for 2012 are out!!

These stats are for the Okanagan and are for the month of Jan 2012.

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01_-_co_statistics_january_2012.pdf Download this file

01_-_co_statistics_graphs_january_2012.pdf Download this file

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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Look at the size of this one....guess they can't get any bigger;-)

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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

How is this for some scary looking frost

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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

New Listing - flip this house! 3beds up 2bed suite down.

390 Clifton Road
Kelowna, BC V1V 1N4

$389,900

Renovator Special With Mortgage Helper!


Ideal candidate to renovate or perhaps to flip! This extremely private home is just waiting for a handy man to come and give it some attention. Priced well below assessed value and with a two bedroom suite in place this is an investors dream. Located on Clifton Road N. (a quiet no through road) you will find this home has the benefit of feeling secluded with the advantage of being less then ten minutes away from shopping and Lake Okanagan. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the main level plus very large back and front yards this home is perfect for families. The two bedrooms suite downstairs is perfect for a mortgages helper or for an investor looking for two rental incomes from one property. The large back yard is very easily accessible making it perfect for those who would like to build a shop or need room to park an RV or boat. Live the Okanagan dream for a price that makes sense.

To view 21 more pictures and get more info on this property please CLICK HERE

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New Listing - 3bed 3bath family townhome in amazing central location!

440 Hartman Road 103
Kelowna, BC V1X 2N1

$300,000

Capstone Lane located in Kelowna's family friendly neighbourhood!

Capstone Lane is a Built Green Community! Beautiful 3 bed, 3 bath family townhome in amazing central location! 3 bedrooms upstairs makes this home perfect for families. Main level kitchen features: generous cabinetry space, tiled backsplash and black appliances. Open concept design with lots of natural light. Master bedroom has three piece ensuite with oversized closet. Great personal use back yard space ideal for entertaining and bbq’ing. Double car garage for you and loads of street parking for your guests. This unit has two entry points, one of which is right off Hartman so your guest can park right outside your home or carry your groceries right into the kitchen area.

Nearby amenities include: YMCA/YWCARutland Boys and Girls ClubRutland ArenaBMX TrackOkanagan Gymnastics ClubKelowna Child Care Services, McCurdy BowlingGrand 10 TheatreEnergy PlexOff Leash Dog ParkHartman Community Garden, Public Transit and so much more!

Local schools are located across the street: Rutland ElementaryRutland Middle School and Rutland Senior Secondary.

Measurements are approximate only and should verified if important.


TREVER FLORKO - Realtor
Century 21 Assurance Realty Kelowna
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Monday, February 6, 2012

New listing! 5 bedroom lake view home in upper mission

To view 21 high definition professional photos please visit: http://www.744CantinaCourt.com

744 Cantina Court
Kelowna, BC V1W 4X6

$649,000

Quaint Upper Mission Beauty!

This five bedroom, three bathroom, 2500 square foot walkout rancher is just waiting for you to call it your new home. With amazing views of Lake Okanagan and overlooking the linear park below, this home has the privacy and serenity that is sought after by all. Open concept living allows you to unleash the entertainer in you. Stellar views from all the windows, both up and down, gives you the opportunity to view the twinkling city lights during the evening as well as the stunning view of the lake and valley during the day. Boasting an impressive master bedroom and ensuite on the main floor, along with the laundry, kitchen and everything you need for one level living. Other features of this home are: Two gas fireplaces (one three sided). Skylight in kitchen. 2nd bedroom on the mail could easily be a den or office. Beautiful pond/water feature in back yard. Fully landscaped, low maintenance yard. Under ground sprinklers. Built in Vacuum. Double attached, side entry garage.

Nearby Amenities are: H2O Adventure Centre, Capital News Centre, Boutique Shopping, Strip Malls, Public Parks and Beaches, Okanagan Lake Provincial Park and Mission Creek Greenway.

Nearby Wineries are: Summerhill Pyramid Winery, St. Hubertus Estate Winery and CedarCreek Estate Winery.

Nearby Golf Courses are: Harvest Golf Club, Michaelbrook Ranch Golf Club and Mission Creek Golf Club.

Local schools are: Chute Lake Elementary, KLO Middle School and Okanagan Mission Secondary.  

To set up on appointment to view this listing or any other please contact me at:

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Friday, February 3, 2012

The sign is up on cantina court!

Now let's sell it!!

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