http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:45:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/mobilehome-fires-spark-safety-reminders-kamloops-week/ http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/mobilehome-fires-spark-safety-reminders-kamloops-week/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:05:35 +0000 Kirsten Mason http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/?p=7708 This article was written by Jeremy Deutsch of Kamloops This Week on January 9th, 2012. For some, a mobile home is an affordable alternative to buying a house or an apartment. But, when a fire breaks out, they can be particularly deadly — especially older mobile units. “They are a concern to us,” Kamloops Fire [...]

]]> http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/mobilehome-fires-spark-safety-reminders-kamloops-week/feed/ 0 http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/enjoy-holiday-seaso-happy-new-year-kirsten-mason-team-2012/ http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/enjoy-holiday-seaso-happy-new-year-kirsten-mason-team-2012/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 03:08:58 +0000 Kirsten Mason http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/?p=7543 We wish you, your family and friends all the best this Holiday Season. We hope that 2012 brings you happiness, good health and success. Enjoy the video. Related Posts:Happy Halloween, How Would You Feel If This Was Your Neighbour?Featured Property: 1354 Burfield Drive, Sun Peaks, B.C. $209,900Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Releases a Short [...]

]]> http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/enjoy-holiday-seaso-happy-new-year-kirsten-mason-team-2012/feed/ 0 http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/top-5-bc-investment-towns-kamloops/ http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/top-5-bc-investment-towns-kamloops/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:51:26 +0000 Kirsten Mason http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/?p=7346 This article appeared on the Canadian Real Estate Magazine site and was written by the Editorial Team. Canadian Real Estate Magazine takes a look at the investment opportunities in Kamloops. Set in the Thompson Nicola Valley in the south central interior of British Columbia, Kamloops is a transportation hub with a diverse economy. Five major [...]

]]> http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/top-5-bc-investment-towns-kamloops/feed/ 0 http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/transportation-hub-kamloops-top-real-estate-investment-locale/ http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/transportation-hub-kamloops-top-real-estate-investment-locale/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:09:27 +0000 Kirsten Mason http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/?p=7350 This article appeared in the Kamloops Daily News on November 8th, 2011 and was written by Cam Fortems. Kamloops is poised to be one of B.C.’s best real estate markets in the next five years, according to a report released Tuesday by a Greater Vancouver-based firm. Real Estate Investment Network placed Kamloops No. 3 in [...]

]]> http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/transportation-hub-kamloops-top-real-estate-investment-locale/feed/ 0 http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/important-information-planning-renovate-kamloops-home/ http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/important-information-planning-renovate-kamloops-home/#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:02:50 +0000 Kirsten Mason http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/?p=6163 This article appeared in the Kamloops Daily News on April 5th, 2011 and was written by Robert Koopmans. There are many things to keep in mind when renovating your home in Kamloops. This article explains two prevalent issues that I often come across (outstanding permits and liens) and can easily be prevented. When it comes [...]

]]> http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/important-information-planning-renovate-kamloops-home/feed/ 0 http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/top-20-grants-rebates-home-buyers-property-owners/ http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/top-20-grants-rebates-home-buyers-property-owners/#comments Mon, 28 Feb 2011 03:34:04 +0000 Kirsten Mason http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/?p=5871 There are ways that property owners and home buyers can save money. On February 25th, 2011 the Vancouver Sun created a list of the Top 25 Grants and Rebates which I have adapted to only include those available in the Kamloops area. 1. HOME BUYERS’ PLAN Qualifying home buyers can withdraw up to $25,000 (couples [...]

]]> http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/top-20-grants-rebates-home-buyers-property-owners/feed/ 0 http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/adult-oriented-complex-strata-development-south-shore-kamloops-bc/ http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/adult-oriented-complex-strata-development-south-shore-kamloops-bc/#comments Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:40:41 +0000 Kirsten Mason http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/?p=3904 There are many stratas in Kamloops that cater to adults. The adult oriented complexes included below don’t necessarily have specific age restrictions but are geared towards adult living. I have compiled a list of stratas on the South Shore that are Adult Oriented. To view the 55+ Seniors complexes click here. The stratas discussed only [...]

]]> http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/adult-oriented-complex-strata-development-south-shore-kamloops-bc/feed/ 0 http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/bc-real-estate-associations-home-buyers-drivers-seat-2010/ http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/bc-real-estate-associations-home-buyers-drivers-seat-2010/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:40:39 +0000 Kirsten Mason http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/?p=4776 This article was released by the British Columbia Real Estate Association mid-August 2010. There are a number of graphs and sales data in the original document including Kamloops specific information. To view the original document click here. I have included the basic information below. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that Multiple Listing [...]

]]> http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/bc-real-estate-associations-home-buyers-drivers-seat-2010/feed/ 0 http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/kamloops-real-estate-seniors-55-living/ http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/kamloops-real-estate-seniors-55-living/#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:06:44 +0000 Kirsten Mason http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/?p=1731 Kamloops has a number of 55+ seniors living complexes. Most Seniors living is comprised of apartment or condominium living although there are a couple of townhouse developments and mobile home parks dedicated to the 55+ age group. Here is a list of complexes that specialize in 55+ living in Kamloops. Downtown/South Kamloops Ashley Court: 338 [...]

]]> http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/kamloops-real-estate-seniors-55-living/feed/ 1 http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/hst-affects-buying-selling-real-estate-bc-2010/ http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/hst-affects-buying-selling-real-estate-bc-2010/#comments Sat, 07 Aug 2010 18:15:46 +0000 Kirsten Mason http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/?p=4555 Many consumers are unclear as to how the HST affects their home purchase or sale. Here is a short guide on how HST will affect you when purchasing or selling your Kamloops home. The Home Seller: • You will have to pay HST on any of the goods and services that you would have had [...]

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