Monday 26 January 2015

9 Ways to Clean the Clutter Before Selling a Home


Bill Gassett, a top Real Estate agents writes:
"Ways to De-Clutter Prior to Moving
  • Organize your paperwork. Mail and other paperwork has a way of accumulating for even the most organized people. The next thing you know, you have drawers and piles of it everywhere, and the first thought that comes to mind is to just throw it all away. Take a deep breath and deal with this the only way you can – with patience. Once you begin going through your paperwork you will discover that much of it is no longer relevant and can be discarded. Shred any documents with sensitive information and recycle the rest." read more

Thursday 22 January 2015

Who Are the Winners Following the BOC Surprise Rate Cut?


The Globe And Mail Reports:

"The most commonly cited catalyst for a correction in Canadian home values has been the possibility of rising interest rates, and the pressure that would put on the finances of marginal borrowers. Higher borrowing rates can reduce housing demand and put downward pressure on prices. The rate cut, which supports the continuation of ultra-low mortgage rates, at least pushes the likelihood of a large group of overextended borrowers running into trouble further out into the future." 

This is good news for the Real Estate Market in the Thompson Okanagan.  Call The Right Agents today!