West Kelowna Real Estate News!
Welcome to the Shield Real Estate Blog. This is the place to visit when you want the latest West Kelowna real estate news. I share monthly tips on a variety of local real estate topics. Everything from what the market statistics mean to how to amp up your curb appeal! Anything I can share to help you prepare your home and yourself for a potential sale is here. Along with what buyers can expect when they want to purchase a West Kelowna home for sale.
Additionally, I love to keep my customers up to date with information about recent listings and solds on my Facebook page. Staying social is a great way to keep my finger on the pulse of the market. It’s also a great way to keep my customers informed! You never know when it will be time to buy or sell a home, but at least you know who your real estate agent in West Kelowna should be!
Follow along, read and share with me!
Episode 13: Tiffany Pratt – Wellness by Design: Creating a Home that Brings Joy
CREA NewsWhat is the relationship between our homes and our mental and physical well-being? Are there changes we can make to infuse a greater sense of joy into our living spaces? How can we reimagine the things we already have to elevate our homes aesthetically and functionally? In Episode 13 of REAL TIME, designer and TV host Tiffany Pratt talks about connecting more deeply with our homes to improve well-being and live a beautiful life, no matter what ‘beautiful’ means to you. Because in her words – be it through colour, texture or personal items that invigorate our spirit – “our homes should make us feel something.”
Important questions to ask when looking at West Kelowna houses for sale
Home buyers, Real Estate Articles, Seller information, West Kelowna Real Estate NewsAre you looking at West Kelowna houses for sale but are not quite sure if you’re ready to purchase a home? Buying a new home, or a home for the first time can be scary, and there are some questions you need to ask a realtor and yourself. We have covered some of those questions in the article below.
Make sure that you are purchasing a house for a good reason. Buying a home is a long time commitment that you are locked into, so make sure you are ready.
Some people feel pressured by family or friends into purchasing real estate, but don’t let it get to you. Buy a home because you want to, and are ready to make that step.
Can I afford to purchase a home?
Before you get too excited about a house you like, make sure that it fits in your budget. You may be qualified for a bigger mortgage, but make sure that you have the monthly income to pay for it.
Also make sure that you are financially stable enough to cover the mortgage payments, as well as maintenance to the home or property, as well as your family and personal life.
Look at the area you are interested in, and make sure you’re not looking at a hectic commute each day, to and from work. If you’re looking at West Kelowna houses for sale, do you work in the West Kelowna area, or will you be commuting to Kelowna, Peachland, Summerland, etc? If so, choose an areas of West Kelowna that is closer to the area you work in.
Will the home suit my needs for an extended period of time?
Sometimes market fluctuations can make people want to purchase a home quickly, but stop and think about the home and if it will suit your needs for the future.
This is also important when selling your home when the market is good. Don’t rush to sell your home right away, and make sure you are getting full value for your property.
If you have children, then choosing a home near a school is very important for both the commute back and forth, and also the safety of your children.
If you don’t have kids but are planning to do so in the future, try and choose a home in the vicinity of daycares, preschools, and elementary schools.
Examine the neighbourhood
Remember that you’ll be living in this neighbourhood for a long time, so do your research and make sure that you’re comfortable with your surroundings.
Pay attention to what kind of condition the neighbourhood is in, like the safety of the roads, are there sidewalks for you and your family to walk around safely, and are there any parks or recreation nearby.
You may want to also consider looking up the crime rate in the neighbourhood, so you know what you’ll be getting yourself into.
In conclusion, buying a home can be exciting, but make sure you have all of the information before making the final decision. For more information on West Kelowna houses for sale, contact us at Shield Real Estate Group today!
Episode 12: Dr. Hadiya Roderique – Working While Black: A Conversation About Race in the Workplace
CREA News“You have to be part of changing the culture. If you want racist speech or actions to be unacceptable, you have to be one of the people saying it’s unacceptable.” In Episode 12 of REAL TIME, we discuss racial biases and opportunity gaps facing BIPOC professionals in Canada. Joined by Dr. Hadiya Roderique – speaker, researcher and author of the viral article “Black on Bay Street” – we look at ways to address racism in the workplace and other interpersonal settings. How do we recognize it? What does it mean to be an ally? How do we improve to be more diverse and inclusive? Join us for a critical conversation with input from REALTORS® who’ve experienced racism or bias firsthand – and their advice on how we can do better.