Here is a photo I found on MLS. How would you feel if your agent used this picture of your home as the first picture in the marketing materials! I use a PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER for ALL of my listings!

To find out all the fantastic things I do to help my clients sell their homes visit www.Florko.ca and look at the section titled "what I will do to sell your home"

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Trever Florko
(250) 859-5990
Trever.florko@century21.ca
www.florko.ca

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Its official....I am now a ‘bar-code’.....or a QR Code for the techno savvy bunch.

Its official....I am now a ‘bar-code’.....or a QR Code for the techno savvy bunch....try uploading the QR Reader AP onto your smart phone. It is free...then use it on this picture and see what happens!! You can also generate your own QR Code for free at http://qrcode.kaywa.com/

It only takes a few seconds!!

TREVER FLORKO - Realtor
Century 21 Assurance Realty (Kelowna)
Cell: (250) 859-5990
Office: (250) 869-0101
Fax: (250) 869-0105
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NEW LISTING!! VERNON MOBILE ONLY STEPS TO THE BEACH!

ONLY $79,900  MLS#:10023614

To see 21 pictures and get more info visit www.florko.ca - This 3 bedroom 1128sqf mobile is just steps to the beach in fact it is only a 2 minute walk to the lake! Enjoy the Okanagan lifestyle on the extra large deck or entertain guests in the updated and open concept Kitchen. This mobile boasts large bedrooms, a huge yard, AC wall units, stainless steel appliances, built in stove and oven, a wood burning stove and a great 16x14 foot shop! Call today to set up a viewing!

TREVER FLORKO - Realtor
Century 21 Assurance Realty (Kelowna)
Cell: (250) 859-5990
Office: (250) 869-0101
Fax: (250) 869-0105
Visit my website: www.florko.ca
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Okanakan Mainline Real Estate Bored Market Stats and Media Release for February 2011

MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release: March 3, 2011

Housing Market Continues Normalization Trend

Kelowna, BC – The Central Zone of the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) reported February 2011 sales activity of all MLS® property types improved over last month but were down from sales reported at this time last year as buyer interest was curtailed by poor weather conditions. With new listings up from January and overall inventory remaining similar to February 2010, a good selection of properties continues for buyers.

While active listings and inventory paralleled February 2010 numbers (4,506 units compared to 4,401 last year), the 1,016 new listings taken fell by 7.21% over last year (1,095) but rose 18.27% from January (859). Compared to last February, overall unit sales and total sales volumes dropped 24.84% (to 233 from 310

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totaling $90.12 million compared to $121.44 million in 2010), and total residential units sold declined 19.12% (to 220 from 272 in 2010) but climbed 15.18% from January (191).

“As the BC housing market returns to normalcy after two years of volatility, the Okanagan will move from a buyers’ market towards more balanced conditions and price stability. Improved economic conditions, population and employment growth should boost consumer demand and fuel sales during the coming months,” says Brenda Moshansky, OMREB President and REALTOR® in the Central Zone.

“Moving into Spring, we can expect to see more sellers listing their homes, and potential buyers locking into low mortgage rates and closing deals before lending and refinancing criteria tighten. Excellent property choice and attractive home prices in the Central Okanagan will continue to provide great opportunities for buyers – especially while the Lower Mainland market remains heated and prices inflated.”

OMREB’s new Board‐wide monthly Buyers Survey – launched in September 2010 to profile who the buyers are and where they are from – indicates that serious buyers are taking advantage of the current market conditions and leveraging their positive purchasing power while it lasts, Moshansky notes.

She adds, “Pricing continues to be important when selling your home, so working with a real estate professional to understand current local market conditions and to provide comparisons specific to your neighbourhood is essential as home values vary based on property type and location.”

The Central Zone of OMREB covers an area from Peachland to Lake Country and east along Highway 33 to Westbridge (including the Christian Valley). The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) is comprised of 1,149 member REALTORS® and 86 real estate offices in the Southern Interior of BC.

For the most comprehensive source of all real estate listings, home buying and selling information, visit our national websites at www.realtor.ca

and www.icx.ca

. To find out about the advantages of using a REALTOR®, visit www.howrealtorshelp.ca

All OMREB listings are published in the MLS® Real Estate Review magazine available at all real estate offices and various locations in the Central Okanagan, North Okanagan, the Shuswap and Revelstoke areas. For comprehensive Board‐wide statistical information, please visit our local public site: www.omreb.com

Trever Florko, REALTOR
Century 21 Assurance Realty (Kelowna)
Cell: (250) 859-5990
Office: (250) 869-0101
Fax: (250) 869-0105
Visit my website: www.florko.ca

PS. Your referrals to friends and family are always greatly appreciated and rewarded.

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Kasugai Gardens 1435 Water Street. Kelowna

Kasugai Gardens
1435 Water Street

This little garden is a great little oasis in this city. I lived here for five years before I found it and without a word of a lie I worked right across the street the whole time!!!!

Due to the high walls and hidden location it truly is kelowna's "secret garden" in the heart of downtown kelowna. 

It's a great a quiet place for  lunch, coffee or reflection... Check it out but don't tell too many people....it may be selfish but it's worth keeping to yourself;-) 

Located off Queensway Avenue immediately east of City Hall, Kasugai Gardens offers a tranquil environment featuring traditional elements of a Japanese garden such as stone lanterns, pine trees and a waterfall and pond. The gardens comprise 0.31 hectares and were completed in 1987 to symbolize the friendship between Kelowna and Kasugai, Japan, sister cities since 1981. A perfect place for a stroll, picture taking and even a small wedding ceremony.

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Trever Florko, REALTOR 

Century 21 Assurance Realty (Kelowna) 

Cell: (250) 859-5990 

Office: (250) 869-0101 

Fax: (250) 869-0105 

Visit my website: www.florko.ca 

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Housing Affordability and the Factors that are Impacting the Real Estate Market.

Housing Affordability

Over the past two years Canada has experienced a number of economic factors that have affected our housing market and caused a fair amount of volatility.  During that time we’ve experienced the global financial crisis, a major recession that eliminated 430,000 jobs across Canada, the introduction of HST in Ontario and B.C., the tightening of mortgage rules by the Federal government not once but twice, and the positive impact of significant cuts in interest rates.

Today in contrast, the Canadian economy is on a more solid footing and is expected to gather strength in 2011 which will boost both employment and family incomes.  While this good news would normally propel housing market activity higher, RBC anticipates that stimulus will be offset by the Bank of Canada raising interest rates by 1 percentage point this year and 1.5 percentage points next year. In addition, this past January 17^thFinance Minister Jim Flaherty announced a third round of rule changes to government-insured mortgages – including a decrease in the maximum amortization period from 35 to 30 years, effective in March – which is expected to dampen home buying activity slightly later this year.

Based on these factors, RBC expects the Canadian housing resale market to remain mostly flat this year and next with only minor increases in housing prices of 0.5% in 2011 and 1.3% in 2012 (see RBC Economics Research’s report 

Canadian home resale market outlook: moderation, moderation, moderation

). While the upcoming changes to mortgage rules may boost activity somewhat prior to their introduction date, this would most likely bring forward home sales that otherwise would have happened later in the year.

What does this mean for you?

With interest rates soon to rise again and house prices relatively stable, now may be a good time for people considering a home purchase to enter the market.  By taking advantage of still exceptionally low interest rates you may be in a position to lock in lower mortgage payments than you will be able to a year or more from now. Contact me today if you would like more info on how these changes will affect your personally or if you would like me to send you some listings that I think would be a good deal.

Trever Florko, REALTOR
Century 21 Assurance Realty (Kelowna)
Cell: (250) 859-5990
Office: (250) 869-0101
Fax: (250) 869-0105
Visit my website: www.florko.ca

PS. Your referrals to friends and family are always greatly appreciated and rewarded.

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Handing over the keys to some happy first time home buyer's today!! CONGRATS GUYS!!!

Hey Trever,

Thank you for helping us find a home that has everything we were looking for. You made the process of selling the condo and buying our first home together so easy and worry free. We were very happy when the condo sold after being on the market for only a few weeks and for a such a great price! We would not have been able to get the house we wanted without your amazing negotiating skills. If we hear of anyone looking to buy or sell their home we won't hesitate in recommending you.

Shannon & Matt

Trever Florko, REALTOR
Century 21 Assurance Realty (Kelowna)
Cell: (250) 859-5990
Office: (250) 869-0101
Fax: (250) 869-0105
Visit my website: www.florko.ca

PS. Your referrals to friends and family are always greatly appreciated and rewarded.

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