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After a sluggish winter the real estate market is picking up in Kamloops and the Okanagan with the number of sales climbing significantly in February from January.
But that comes at a cost to buyers with sale prices up in almost all categories in the region.
The benchmark price for single-family houses in the Central Okanagan rose to $1,009,100 in February, according to data released by the Association of Interior Realtors today, March 5.
That’s the first time since October 2023 the price rose above $1 million but…
Realtor Raquel Rae
Lighthouse Realty | Ludington
The cost of single-family homes. “In the market, single-family homes in central locations remain at the top of the priority list for those who want to move. Most of the homes that are still highest in demand are three-bedroom, two-bath homes that are in move in–ready shape. A large majority of buyers who are serious about their search and pre-qualified are those with federally subsidized loans like FHA, RD or VA. For these loans to finance, the big-ticket items within a home need to be in good working order, such as the roof,…
A luxury High Country home described as a slice of Mykonos in Victoria is set to smash the local property price record by more than $2m.
Named Rossdale, the almost-33ha party farm at 270 Ross Rd, Howes Creek, is about 32km from the town of Bonnie Doon, and is for sale with a $5m-$5.5m price guide.
The four-bedroom house was built in the 1980s to a design by well-known architect Guilford Bell for the late businessman Sir Andrew Grimwade CBE, a knighted scientist who served 15 years as the National Gallery of Victoria’s honorary president and also as the Walter…
A selection of suburbs across the country are hitting all the right notes for a panel of property experts constantly on the hunt for the next hotspot.
These 17 ‘high conviction’ suburbs were nominated by at least two independent industry experts in the annual realestate.com.au Hot 100 list.
And only two of these suburbs – Mandurah in WA and Armidale NSW – were nominated by three experts for their desirability.
“I think the reason really is lifestyle, location and connectivity,” said PropTrack economist Anne Flaherty.
“They are both areas where the median price of a home is still relatively affordable…
In an insightful conversation, Paweł and Rajmund, leaders of a burgeoning Polish fit-out company, share their journey through a transformative year in 2023, navigating the complex landscape of the real estate market. With a focus on cultivating a familial atmosphere within their team, they have successfully expanded their workforce and project scope across Poland, underscoring the significance of internal and external relationships in driving growth.
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The company’s strategic expansion into various sectors, including residential properties, the Private Rental Sector (PRS), logistics, and hospitality, illustrates its adaptability and foresight. By embracing the ‘Design & Build’ approach,…
WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) — Buying a home in Central Wisconsin has become a tall task.
Homes are going for far over asking price with low inventory, and some buyers are even going without inspections.
Which is leaving home inspectors out of the picture, and with such high demand sellers get to be picky.
Deb Hale, Realtor with Coldwell Bankers Action said, “If a seller is looking at two different offers and one has an inspection and one doesn’t they’re going to go with the one that doesn’t if everything else is the same. “
Several inspectors have had to pick…
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The trial of a real estate tycoon accused of embezzling billions of dollars began in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Tuesday.
Prosecutors say Truong My Lan, the chairwoman of real estate development firm Van Thinh Phat, siphoned $12.5 billion from Saigon Joint Stock Commercial Bank between 2012 and 2022. Lan, who controlled a majority stake in SCB, allegedly embezzled the money by arranging fake loans to numerous shell companies.
Another 85 people are being prosecuted in connection with the case, including Lan’s husband, a wealthy Hong Kong businessman, and several former bank executives and government officials, including at least one…