Real Estate Stats for Oliver, British Columbia, for the month of January, 2020. Statistics taken from SOREB – the South Okanagan Real Estate Board.
This Year-to-Date comparison is taken from a relatively small time period. Stats can seem to differ more greatly when not taken from a large pool.
The statistics are provided by the South Okanagan Real Estate Board. For more information on the local real estate market, contact Beth!
Outdoor spaces are being reclaimed by more and more homeowners every year, as they realize the pleasures of enjoying their property’s value to its fullest. If you’re looking to upgrade your patio, deck or garden space, consider a makeover approach that’s similar to the way you might approach your interior décor. Start with a plan. Define the features within the sightlines of your area and make a note of where the sun tracks through the day. Identify the areas that are exposed or shaded at specific times of day and use that to determine where you might want to create dining, leisure and/or social areas.
Once that is clarified, it’s time to fulfill your aspirations. Begin by choosing the surface of your patio or deck space. Look at stone, wood and composite decking options. Then consider how to make your outdoor space more liveable with an umbrella, tent, awning, gazebo, or removable panels or screens. Next, it’s time to consider weatherproof furnishings and décor. Determine whether you want to extend visual patterns from indoors or create a new oasis outdoors. Don’t forget the importance of lighting, and other powered amenities like a fountain, fan, music system and outdoor refrigerator.
Real Estate Stats for Oliver, British Columbia, for the 2019 year-end. Statistics taken from SOREB – the South Okanagan Real Estate Board.
2019 saw a decrease in listings and number of sales, but a 4% increase in Single Family Home prices over 2018, and approximately 11.5% increase over 2017
The statistics are provided by the South Okanagan Real Estate Board. For more information on the local real estate market, contact Beth!
As you can probably guess, when you’re preparing to move, you’ll need boxes and tape – and, perhaps some bubble-wrap or old newspapers to use as protective wrapping for delicate items.
But that may not be all you need. Take a look at this list and see if you’ll want any of these on hand while you’re packing, or on moving day.
Planning ahead and having the right packing materials on hand will make your move less stressful and, hopefully, damage free!
If you have a home that is overdue for a renovation, you might be worried that it will be difficult to sell as a “fixer-upper”. In fact, you might delay listing your property for that reason.
The good news is, you don’t need to fix up everything in your home to prepare it for sale. You can be selective and choose only those projects that are most likely to help your home show well and sell quickly.
Even if your home is older, you can make it more attractive to buyers with any one of these projects.
Want more ideas for finding eager buyers for your home? Call Beth today.