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MLS – the most reliable source of real estate information

Posted by on February 26, 2011 | No Comments

MLS - the most reliable source of real estate information

A great article found on Vancouversun.com today… despite all the advertising we do, the most effective is still the MLS. By Jake Moldowan, Vancouver Sun February 25, 2011 Housing market information originating from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) has long been recognized as the most reliable and comprehensive data available for those looking to buy or sell a home. The strength of this more than 60-year-old system rests in the quality and accuracy of the information. Government, economists, financial institutions, appraisers and others all rely on MLS data.....

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Blackstone at Black Mountain – Rural Lifestyle Close to Urban Amenities

Posted by on February 16, 2011 | No Comments

Blackstone at Black Mountain - Rural Lifestyle Close to Urban Amenities

This is a great article that we did with Greg Bird, President, Acorn Homes for their Blackstone community at Black Mountain. Blackstone is located next to the Black Mountain Golf Course and community, and carries the fantastic distinction of being Kelowna’s new home community located closest to Big White!   Blackstone offers semi-detached town homes and single family homes ranging from 1,200 sq ft to 1,548 sq ft.  All our homes are semi-custom, mindfully designed with affordability in mind with pricing ranging from $350,000 to $480,000. Read the full article:Â....

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What’s UP with the new mortgage rules?

Posted by on February 10, 2011 | No Comments

What's UP with the new mortgage rules?

First time home buyers or those with moderate household incomes are often drawn to townhomes like these at The Gate in Black Mountain. But can they afford them? Reducing the Maximum Amortization Period from 35 years to 30 years. On January 17, for the second time in less than one year, the federal government tightened rules around mortgage financing amid growing concerns about how much personal debt Canadians are taking on – a move that will certainly have an impact on the real estate market.  The government is reducing the maximum amortization period f....

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Careers at Nyrose & Associates! Real Estate Administrative Assistant

Posted by on February 2, 2011 | No Comments

Careers at Nyrose & Associates!  Real Estate Administrative Assistant

Team Nyrose – Jennifer and Shauna – volunteering at the Kettle Valley Fall Fair. Join us! Join the Team! As the spring market approaches and with several new developer contracts to fulfil, Nyrose & Associates is looking to hire an experienced Real Estate Administrative Assistant to support the team! You are an experienced Real Estate Administrative Assistant with at least 3-years working in a real estate support role.  Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Matrix, Top Producer, MS Outlook is essential.  Highly organized with a keen....

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