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!
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3 tips for buying real estate in West Kelowna
Home buyers, Real Estate Articles, Seller information, West Kelowna Real Estate NewsWhether you are a first time home buyer or experienced in purchasing real estate in West Kelowna, there are some tips you can follow to make sure the purchase is successful. This is one of the biggest decisions and purchases you’re ever going to make in life, so you want to make sure you have a plan in place and understand the process. Here we are going to discuss some things you can do to make sure the process goes as smoothly as possible.
This one is kind of a given but we’ll quickly discuss it anyway. Shopping around for homes for sale without mortgage pre-approval is generally a bad idea. Having the pre-approval in place means you’ll know exactly how much you can spend on a home, and what your monthly payments will be and what they’re for. The monthly payment is not just the price of the home divided by the term of the mortgage, it is also the taxes and insurance you’ll be paying for. Make sure you speak with your mortgage broker about all of your payments.
Hire a real estate agent
With the emergence of many real estate websites and blogs on the internet many people feel they don’t need a realtor, but there are many things a realtor does that you may not even know about. The most important thing about a realtor is their experience and their network. Realtors have the knowledge and experience about the real estate market that most don’t and can’t learn from the internet. As well as the large network of other realtors and business they have in their tool kit, that allow them to get you the best house for the price you want.
It’s surprising that this point even exists, but there are some people who have purchased homes just by seeing photos of the home online or in brochures. When looking at photos of a home, you need to keep in mind that most real estate agents know how to take photos or have hired a professional photographer. The photos are meant to make the home look its best, and may not show some of the issues with the home. Also, depending on the photographer and the output of the images, the home may look different in person. So always make sure you have a viewing of the home before deciding to purchase it.
These are just a 3 tips for buying a home, but there is much more you can learn. For more information on real estate in West Kelowna, contact us at Shield Real Estate Group today.
Episode 10: Hindsight is 2020
CREA News2020 has been an unprecedented year in almost every regard.
In this episode of REAL TIME, we discuss the impact COVID-19 had on Canadians, how housing markets responded, how REALTORS® have adapted and what it all means moving forward. Join us as we dive deeper into these topics with insights from industry experts David Coletto (CEO, Abacus Data) and our own Patrick Pichette (VP, REALTOR.ca) and Shaun Cathcart (Senior Economist).
West Kelowna real estate continues to see demand
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West Kelowna real estate has seen tremendous growth since the pandemic. That’s due in part to the influx of out of town city buyers looking for a slice of Okanagan heaven, but there are also other factors driving the demand. We have seen an increase in the number of local residents who are listing their homes for sale in West Kelowna. For many of these residents they are looking to increase their living space both indoors and out. The pandemic has forced many residents to re-evaluate their living situations.
When lockdown hit, we heard from more than a few customers who felt their homes were lacking in specific amenities. The number one concern we heard was space. People wanted more of it. Whether it was indoor or outdoor we heard from countless buyers and sellers that they wanted more room! Luckily, West Kelowna real estate has a little of everything for everyone, so we have been able to accommodate customers who are trading up to bigger homes, townhomes and condos.
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Spaces with larger backyards and quintessential Okanagan features are in demand. Amenities such as pools, access to beaches and close to nature are all still very popular. Especially with families who have children to entertain. We’ve also found that West Kelowna real estate hunters are looking for townhomes, condos and retirement living. But they want those strata units with a twist. Almost everyone looking for this style of housing had outdoor living at the top of their list. Thankfully there are lots of new and older options in West Kelowna from golf course living to townhomes. These developments not only fit all your recreational toys while they’re in quarantine but they also give you that outdoor patio space you need to breathe!
So whether you’re looking to sell your home in West Kelowna and move to something bigger or you want to downsize with a stellar view, we can help you do it all!
Contact me and find out why so many people are choosing West Kelowna real estate today!
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