Police watchdog called in
Mayor calls 'BS' on list
U.S. authorities find bodies
Premier stands by pick
Canada's most-wanted list
Sask. will still get rebates
Santos ends comeback bid
Douglas C-54 plane crashes
Trump's 'eyes and ears'
US TikTok ban sent to Biden
Phish fans enter the Sphere
CN Rail profits fall 
Warriors snakebitten in loss
Iginla off to Europe
Rockets ink prospect
Alleged Tupac killer in court
Lawsuit accuses Megan
Bam Margera’s tour axed
The Accidental Journey
Managing mortgage debt
Canadians have earned a reputation as being financially conservative, and it seems to be well deserved, at least when it comes to their mortgage debt. A recent...
Global economy impact
Will our current global economy affect buying decisions this year? Undoubtedly there will be an impact from the confusion and unpredictability in our current...
Sandwich generation needs space
There's a new name for those thirty-something individuals who are stressed out from providing care for both children and aging parents. They're called the...
Is Kelowna the 13 most expensive real estate market in the world?
Like me, that is probably what you were left thinking after a recent news report. So much so, that time and time again in coffee shop discussions I have heard...
Techno-savvy reps are the wave of the future
After several years with a red hot real estate market, would it surprise you to know that real estate companies are still actively looking for more sales...
2008 predictions
You have probably seen enough of them already, but I would be remiss if I did not add my thoughts to this column so that you can take all the information you...
Buying a recreation property
The demand for cottages has increased over the years, and what was once a relatively low cost alternative for a family getaway has now become a significant...
Year in review: ski hill mania
It has been a remarkable year in the Okanagan in 2007. If my memory serves me correctly, every month has been a record breaking month according the Okanagan...
GST cut in 2008 good news for home buyers
New homes closing in January will save 1% tax under new Federal budget. The conservative government's recent economic update issued on October 30, left a lot of...
Ski hill market to climb
As I sit in a hotel room in the Cote d’Azur, taking a break from the frenetic pace of the Okanagan, I am reminded of what a beautiful valley we have the good...
The loonie & the housing market
Believe it or not, it was just five years ago that the Canadian dollar traded at below 62 cents American. Yet on September 20th, for the first time in over 31...
Markets dip in fall
As the mercury drops a little into the fall, so does the temperature of the real estate market. The edge has disappeared a little in the past few weeks,...
Choosing The Right List Price
One of the most critical factors in selling a home quickly and for a good final sale price is choosing the right list price. There are several different...
Okanagan Insider
We live in an age of fast food outlets, coupled with miracle diets and 10 minute work-out programs… no wonder the price of oil fluctuates simply on the...
Real Estate Market
Average Canadian house price tops $1/3 million! Canada 's astonishing real estate market continued in June, as MLS sales shattered all previous records in the...
Cdn House Prices Top
Average Canadian house price tops $1/3 million! Canada's astonishing real estate market continued in June, as MLS® sales shattered all previous records in the...
Interest Rate Jitters!
In the past month we have seen moves by the Bank of Canada to soften the ever-charging Western Canadian economy. There have been many conversations I have had...
Buyer Beware
Buyer Beware of the low down payment! If you're looking to get into the housing market, a listing that's advertised as requiring little or no money down can...
Real Estate Investment
How to determine the best real estate investment? In the current market place, as we had predicted a number of years ago, the consumer is starting to see a...
Offer Not About Price
An offer isn't just about price. Whether you're a home buyer or seller, one of the most exciting, yet stressful parts of the entire real estate process is...
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