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Sunday, October 19th, 2014
September 2014
Kamloops Residential Sales by Sub-Area – Monthly – September 2014
- Sahali 21
- Brocklehurst 20
- South Kamloops 19
- Aberdeen 19
- Westsyde 16
- North Kamloops 11
- Sun Rivers 6
- Juniper Heights 5
- Batchelor Heights 3
SOURCE: Kamloops and District Real Estate Association
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Wednesday, October 15th, 2014
Today’s super-heated market is making home staging a tough sell, say agents, nonetheless arguing that it’s essential to winning maximum sale price.
“If you spent $5,000 staging your home, it could get you another $50,000 on offer night,” David Fleming, a Toronto real estate agent and author, wrote on his TorontoRealtyBlog.com.
His advice comes even as CREA reports home sales climbed 10.6 per cent in September, with the average sale soaring 5.9 per cent to $408,795. That’s not traditionally the market that recommends staging, say agents.
But the fundamental reasons for staging are the same, regardless of market conditions, say advocates.
“You stage a property in order to drive buyer traffic and show the maximum potential of the space,” Chandra Bradley, CEO of Home Staging Visuals, tells REP. “As a result, you tend to sell faster for higher.”
Staging also helps potential buyers to see the space in a better light. For example, if potential buyers walk into an empty bedroom, they might not believe that a queen-sized bed can fit in the space, Bradley explains, but if that bed is in the room, they can see that.
Staging is also a reflection of the lightning-fast decision making of clients, who are increasingly inclined to place bids on a property before even seeing it in person. It’s for the same reason that staging the outside space is important.
“With landscaping, you need to think about colour and the exterior being well groomed. You also need to think about function in the backyard,” she says. “You want to romance the buyer, so you’re really selling the lifestyle.”
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Saturday, September 13th, 2014
Kamloops drivers who travel the Red Bridge are going to have to make alternate arrangements for the next month.
The bridge will be closed to all vehicle traffic starting Monday September 15 while the Ministry of Transportation conducts repairs.
The bridge will remain open to pedestrians and bicycles, but there will be some intermittent delays.
Drivers will still be able to get over the South Thompson River by re-directing to the Overlander Bridge or Highway 5.
The Ministry estimates the closure will last until the middle of October.
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Tuesday, September 9th, 2014
This edition of the Weekly Rate Minder has the latest, best rates for Canadian mortgages. At Dominion Lending Centres, we work on your behalf to find the mortgage that suits your needs. Best of all — our service is free.* It’s the selected lender that pays us and YOU get the best rate. *(O.A.C., E.&O.E.)• Our Best National Rates
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6 Month |
4.00% |
3.95% |
1 YEAR |
3.09% |
2.89% |
2 YEARS |
3.04% |
2.34% |
3 YEARS |
3.44% |
2.69% |
4 YEARS |
3.94% |
2.77% |
5 YEARS |
4.79% |
2.94% |
7 YEARS |
6.04% |
3.79% |
10 YEARS |
6.50% |
4.39% |
Rates are subject to change without notice. *OAC E&OE |
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Variable rate mortgages from as low as Prime minus 0.55%
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Saturday, September 6th, 2014
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Attention all sky-watchers, the last supermoon of 2014 will cruise across the night sky on Sunday.
The moon will be 358,398 kilometers from earth making it about 15 per cent brighter and roughly 7 per cent larger, according to National Geographic. Since the distance to earth is 50,000 kilometres closer than other full moons, it’s get the supermoon monicker.
A supermoon happens during the monthly full moon or perigee when it’s egg shaped orbit takes the moon to its closest point to the earth.
“While this is nothing special from a science perspective, it is no doubt very poetical and very romantic,” Adler Planetarium astronomer Geza Gyuk tells National Geographic.
Getting a good view of the supermoon depends on the weather where you are Sunday night since the orb will be visible all night. The Environment Canada forecast for the Thompson and Okanagan regions is calling for partly cloudy skies Sunday evening so weather shouldn’t be an issue.
For the best photos and viewing, it’s recommended you get outside just after sunset when the sky is getting dark. Apparently that’s when the super moon will be at it’s most dramatic.
There were two other supermoons this summer, with the one on Aug. 10 being the brightest and the closest.
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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014
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Household allergens can cause a variety of symptoms in many people, including sneezing, watery eyes, coughing, and shortness of breath. Allergens may also be a contributing cause of asthma, especially in children. However, it is possible to minimize the effects of such allergens by taking steps to control their presence and dispersal in the home.
The most common household allergens include dust mites, mold, mildew, pollen, and pet dander (dried flakes of skin shed by pets, particularly cats and dogs). Effective control relies on a combination of measures that, when used properly, will reduce the levels of allergens.
- Increase ventilation to the home. Opening windows whenever possible promotes good air exchange and will reduce the concentration of airborne allergens, especially pet dander.
- Wash bedding and stuffed toys once a week in hot water to control dust mites and cat allergens in particular.
- Keep pets clean and well groomed to control dander.
- Use mite-resistant mattress covers and pillow covers and wash them frequently.
- Dust and vacuum regularly, and use microfiltration or HEPA filter vacuum bags. The jury is still out on whether bagless vacuum cleaners are more effective in removing allergens than those that require bags; some studies indicate that many bagless vacuums are not sealed tightly enough and can actually exacerbate the problem. Wearing a dust mask while dusting and vacuuming is also a good idea.
- Consider removing wall-to-wall carpeting and use easy-to-clean area rugs instead, particularly in bedrooms.
- Make sure bathrooms, especially those with showers, are well ventilated. Open the window and use exhaust fans that vent to the outdoors to prevent a buildup of moisture, which can encourage growth of mold and mildew. It’s a good idea to keep the fan running and the door open for at least ten minutes after showering.
- If possible, reduce indoor humidity to 50% or less by using room dehumidifiers or the dehumidifier feature available with many central air conditioning systems.
- Clean or replace furnace and central air conditioner filters on a regular basis. Make sure that air conditioner drain pans are clean and allow the water to drain properly.
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Thursday, August 21st, 2014
KAMLOOPS – If you want to get up close and personal with Lord Stanley’s Cup head to the Interior Savings Centre on Saturday.
Kamloops native and Los Angeles Kings Assistant Coach Davis Payne will be bringing the cup with him to the arena from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23.
The Kings beat the New York Rangers in five games to win the championship, the second for the team in three years. Since June players and staff have been toting the cup around to more than 30 different home towns as well as many beaches and parties.
While the Kamloops event is actually free Payne is asking for those who want to get a picture with hockey’s most coveted prize to make a donation to the Royal Inland Hospital.
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Wednesday, August 20th, 2014
Kamloops is full of events just around the corner! Don’t miss the long anticipated Salute to the Sockeye which is in a dominant year – expect to see millions of sockeye!
2014 is a dominant run, with millions of fish to be seen. The Adams Run Salmon Society coordinate the celebration known as the “Salute to the Sockeye” during the dominant years – held Friday October 3rd, 2014 to Sunday October 26th 2014. Usually the salmon return during the first 3 weeks of October with Thanksgiving being the peak weekend.
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Saturday, August 16th, 2014
KAMLOOPS – This Saturday, Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m McDonald Park will play host to a celebration honoring everything that makes the North Shore special, from the people and parks to the businesses and services.
Business improvement association executive director Steven Puhallo says this year Overlander Days will once again feature the Tastes of the North Shore but will include several new additions with proceeds from food sales going towards the Meals On Wheels program.
Several new attractions will also be set up for kids, including a dunk tank — proceeds to People in Motion, henna art and local firefighters with a firetruck. There’ll also be face painting, free access to the pool and splash pad, games, inflatable bouncers, princesses and super heroes.
A special seniors area will once again be set up. Live entertainment featuring local performers and demonstrations — including martial arts, yoga and fitness — is scheduled with Paisley Groove headlining in the afternoon. Information booths and businesses will also be on hand and for those cycling to the park, a bicycle valet will be available.
The event takes place Saturday, Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at McDonald Park.
Currently Environment Canada is calling for cloudy with a chance of rain and a high of 25 Celsius on Saturday.
To contact a reporter for this story, email Jennifer Stahn at jstahn@infonews.ca or call 250-819-3723.
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Thursday, August 14th, 2014
After a lacklustre start to the year, Kamloops Real Estate sales are on the upswing. Find out which area is the most popular here: http://cfjctv.com/story.php?id=20814

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