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Spacious Rose Hill Rancher

Monday, June 29th, 2015

Open the door to your new home. Exclusive High Country Estates. 1 acre private lot backing onto green space, 20×40 inground pool, 3 decks, hot tub, gardens & magnificent views of city, river & mountains. This spacious rancher with daylight walk out basement & park like backyard offers space & privacy yet is only 10 mins to town. Main floor with updated kitchen, granite counter tops, walk in pantry & breakfast nook. Dining area open to spacious living room with built in cabinets, picture windows & 28′ deck with new glass railings. 3 bedrooms including master with w/i closet & sliders to deck with morning sun. Laundry & 2 piece bath with access to garage. Walk out basement features large family room, wet bar, fireplace with heatilator, office or music room with double insulated glass doors for soundproofing, bright bedroom, bathroom with sauna, hobby room, workshop & storage. Lower level deck has a built in hot tub. 26×22 garage, large driveway238A8617.238A8621

Just Sold

Thursday, June 25th, 2015

West Pines Villas 46-650 Harrington Just Sold

Thank you for listing and buying with me, it was a pleasure and best of luck in your new home.

This home sold right away. Great location beside Dunes Golf Course.

Kamloops Real Estate Linda Klein Kitchen ideas

Wednesday, April 1st, 2015
KITCHEN RENO”SHere are four “must-do” updates that ensure your remodeled kitchen will earn compliments from anyone who enters.

1. Faucet Facelift. Because of its constant use, updating the faucet will immediately improve the function and look of your prep space. Create a chic statement at the sink.

2. Amp up Accessories. Much like fashion, accessories can make a room. Hardware is the finishing touch that makes your space feel polished, but also serves a purpose.

3. Enhance the Lighting. Lighting is a critical element in kitchen design, both for its decorative and functional benefits. It can also make the space look roomier and more elegant. Install pendants over an island or countertop where the low-hanging fixtures won’t interfere with traffic flow.

4. Add Personality. Adding something pretty like a bouquet of flowers, new linens, or a bright new tea pot will bring life onto your space. You can also jazz up your kitchen with lively artwork. Whether it’s a professional painting or fun vintage posters, artwork helps complete your renovation.

Before starting demolition on your kitchen remodel, make sure the design is a reflection of you. By following these simple steps, not only will you have a kitchen that complements your lifestyle, you will also draw plenty of compliments from family and friends. So why not take your kitchen from make-do to magnificent.

Courtesy of Cliff Brauner Pillar to Post Inspections

Kamloops Real Estate Linda Klein cut water costs

Wednesday, April 1st, 2015

CUT WATER COSTS

Up to half of water consumed in your home is used in the bathroom. Here are some easy ways to save hundreds of dollars – and gallons of water from going down the drain.

Slow the flow. New toilets are equipped with water-saving, low-volume flushers. Have an older toilet? Save by filling a quart-sized plastic bottle with water and placing in tank. Flow should be reduced by 40%.

Cool the water. If your water heater is set higher than 120degrees F., water is hotter than you need for showers or hand washing. For every 10 degrees you go down, you save up to 5%.Check for leaks. A leaky toilet can waste 250 gallons of water in a month. Test a leak by dropping some food coloring in the tank without flushing. If the color shows up in the bowl, you have a leak.

Courtesy of Cliff Brauner Pillar to Post home inspections

Linda Klein Kamloops Real Estate Mortgage rates for week of March 16th 2015

Tuesday, March 17th, 2015

DLC Weekly Rate Minder courtesy of Starr Webb

Terms Bank Rates Our Rates
6 Month 3.14% 3.10%
1 YEAR 2.99% 2.69%
2 YEARS 2.94% 2.24%
3 YEARS 3.44% 2.49%
4 YEARS 3.94% 2.59%
5 YEARS 4.79% 2.69%
7 YEARS 6.04% 3.39%
10 YEARS 6.50% 3.84%
Rates are subject to change without notice. *OAC E&OE
Prime Rate is 2.85%
Variable rate mortgages from as low as Prime minus 0.65%

DLC Weekly Rate Minder

Please note that rates shown above are subject to change without notice. The rates shown are  posted rates and the actual rate you receive may be different, depending upon your personal financial situation. “Some conditions may apply.

Home Purchase Plus Improvements Program

Thursday, February 5th, 2015
 

 

Courtesy of: Lisa Alentejano  www.mortgageplayground.com

1-888-819-6536

 

 

Are you or someone you know in the market to buy a new home?

 

Are you finding it hard to find exactly what you want, OR have you found the home you want but it is in need of some updating?

 

Let me introduce you to the Purchase Plus Improvements Program.  This allows the buyers to add renovation costs to the mortgage to a maximum of 10% of the purchase price or up to a max of $40,000.00 with as little as 5% downpayment. oac.

 

Does the home need a new kitchen (appliances are excluded)?

Are there some windows or a roof that needs replacing?

Do the bathrooms need updating?

How about fresh coat of paint and updated flooring?

 

These are just a few of  the things that can be added to improve both the look and value of the home you are purchasing.

 

Here is a quick video from Genworth Canada that also explains the program.

Mortgages with Renovations with less than 20% downpayment
Mortgages with Renovations

Linda Klein Kamloops Real Estate Mortgage rates for week of Jan 26th 2015

Tuesday, January 27th, 2015

DLC Weekly Rate Minder courtesy of Starr Webb Dominion Lending

Our Best National Rates
• Explore Mortgage Scenarios with Helpful Calculators on http://www.starrwebb.ca
Terms Bank Rates Our Rates
6 Month 3.14% 3.10%
1 YEAR 2.99% 2.69%
2 YEARS 2.94% 2.59%
3 YEARS 3.44% 2.69%
4 YEARS 3.94% 2.79%
5 YEARS 4.79% 2.84%
7 YEARS 6.04% 3.79%
10 YEARS 6.50% 4.39%
Rates are subject to change without notice. *OAC E&OE
Prime Rate is 3.00%
Variable rate mortgages from as low as Prime minus 0.70%

About Royal LePage

Thursday, January 8th, 2015

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Royal LePage is Canada’s oldest and largest Canadian owned real estate company. Founded in 1913 by Albert LePage when he was just 26 years old, Royal LePage is now Canada’s largest real estate company with more than 14,000 agents in more than 600 locations across the country. And we firmly believe that you can only become the oldest and largest company by being the best.

Over the years, we’ve learned a lot about real estate – and how to provide the best possible service for our clients. Since the mid-1990s, Royal LePage has more than tripled the size of its sales force and almost doubled its market share.

Throughout our successes, we remain dedicated to helping you through the real estate process. Our commitment to innovation and customer service is as strong as ever.

We offer all of our REALTORS® – from those serving tiny communities to those in major urban centres – strong support from our national pool of knowledge, skill and technical expertise. We regularly invest time, money and resources to develop and provide the knowledge and tools they need to best market your home, including:

  • Up-to-date information about local market conditions
  • Quarterly housing reports
  • Creative brochures and newspaper ads to showcase your home
  • Ongoing negotiation, marketing and technical training

And the snow keeps falling

Tuesday, January 6th, 2015

CFJC TV – Kamloops’ Very Own

Massive Storm Hits The BC Interior
Monday, January 5th, 2015 | 12:33pm PST

Much of Kamloops has shut down today because of the unprecedented snowfall over the past 24 to 36 hours. Environment Canada says the record one-day snowfall in Kamloops is 34 centimetres – on a January day 53 years ago. As of mid-morning – Kamloops Airport had already measured 31 centimetres – and it hasn’t let up since then. Flights have been cancelled and delayed – and classes are off at all Kamloops schools. Superintendent Karl deBruijn says School District 73 will soon make a determination whether classes will be a go for tomorrow. On the roads – there is snow everywhere – but as of this hour – the only closure is on the the Coquihalla Highway near Hope – due to a tree down over the travel lanes. Many people who stayed home from work today will have spent much of the day shovelling out. City of Kamloops Public Works and Utilities Director Jen Fretz says the city prefers people throw all of that white stuff onto their own properties. Fretz says plowing crews are working as hard as they can – but it may be a matter of days before they can get to the smaller side streets. Environment Canada forecaster Lisa Coldwells says after the snow starts falling tonight – there is another weather phenomenon to worry about. Coldwells says the temperatures will warm up overnight and that snow may turn to freezing rain

Tips for preparing a parent to move

Wednesday, November 5th, 2014
The Parent Trap
Tips for preparing for a parent to move in
Courtesy of Abbott Wealth Management
Most of us thought that moving out of our parents’ home to go to school, get married, or to move into our first place was the last time we’d be cohabitating with our parents.
But, for many of us, the idea of having an elderly parent move in with us has become a distinct possibility. Why? Because Canadians are living longer than ever before, and many people from our parents’ generation are dealing with the stress of potentially outliving their life savings.
We wanted to give you some tips for preparing to have an elderly parent move in with you. That said, there are so many considerations for an event like this that we recommend contacting our office  to get a more complete picture of what you should do to prepare for such a big step for you and your parent.
Tip #1 – Deal with your nuclear family to avoid any nuclear meltdowns
Having a third generation move in with your family is a tremendous opportunity for your family to gain insights on generations past, as well as to learn more about the aging process.
That said, this type of event can be quite disruptive to how your family currently functions. Your interactions with your children, meal times and social occasions may be some of the everyday events that could be impacted as a result of the addition of an elderly parent.
It’s important to include your spouse and children in the planning and execution of bringing another individual into the house, and ensure everyone has a say in how this new living arrangement is going to unfold. The ability to voice objections and concerns should be encouraged and addressed beforehand so that everyone feels they are being heard and respected.
Tip #2 – Prepare your home
Since most of us don’t live in mansions, adding an additional person into the mix can be a challenge. Discuss and decide how you will share your space in the most sensible way possible. Also, be sure to do your research and even visit your parent’s doctor so you know exactly what your parent will need when moving in with you. Things to research and discuss include your parent’s ability to get around your home (and any changes you may need to make to ensure access to most or all areas of your home), as well as any medications and medical training you’ll need for emergency situations related to the elderly.
Tip #3 – Consider the financial impact of this change
Making changes to your home for mobility and other reasons are just the start of the potential expenses you may incur as a result of an elderly parent moving in.
Your food and energy costs may go up as a result of this change, and there could be any number of other potential expenses. You should ensure you budget for any additional expenses, and track these new costs for your future budget planning.
Although it may require a lot of work to help your parent make the transition to living in your home, it may also be one of the most important things you ever do. Please contact our office today to discuss how you can plan for a smoother transition, as well as to ask about any tax benefits you may be eligible for as a result of this change.
Abbott Wealth Management
207-1211 Summit Drive
Kamloops,BC, V2C 5R9
Phone:250.372.3736
Toll Free: 1.877.922.2688
Fax: 250.372.7527
E-mail: info@abbottwealth.com
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