Fighting your BC Assessment & Property Taxes
Posted on Jan 25, 2022 in Homeowner Tips
BC Assessment has released this year's data, which shows a sharp increase in values across the province. This has left many British Columbians feeling helpless and even anxious as they await their property tax notice, which will likely reflect the increase in the amount you owe.
Although your initial reaction to seeing the jump in value might feel l...
Here Are the Best Ways to Navigate Buying a Home During Retirement
Posted on Aug 01, 2021 in Homeowner Tips
Moving for or during retirement may not be your ideal life plan. However, there are many benefits to downsizing, moving closer to family, or getting out from under an expensive mortgage. Finding the right home for your golden years may not be as challenging as you think. Realty team Jared Franczak & Associates offers some of the best ways to naviga...
Indoor and Outdoor Home Maintenance: Getting Your Home Summer Ready
Posted on Jun 24, 2021 in Homeowner Tips
Summer has officially arrived in the Okanagan Valley and it is hot! But before you head to the beach, you may want to give your home a once over to make sure it’s ready for the summer months ahead. To help you prepare, we have made a list with 10 tasks you don’t want to miss out on. Here is your guide to completing indoor and outdoor home maintenan...
Thompson Okanagan 2020 Property Assessments Released
Posted on Jan 03, 2020 in Homeowner Tips
2020 Assessments have been mailed, however if you don't want to wait to find out if your property value has changed since last year, you can but you can find out online by entering your address here.
A common misconception is that a significant change in your assessed value will result in a proportionately significant change in your property taxes.
T...
First Time Home Buyers in BC
Posted on Nov 16, 2019 in Homeowner Tips
The BC Government has a program to help 1st time home buyers break into the market and become home owners, that reduces or eliminates the Property Transfer Tax.
To qualify for a full exemption, at the time the property is registered you must:
- be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- have lived in B.C. for 12 consecutive months immediately before th...
Five Summer Projects to Increase Home Resale Value
Posted on Jul 18, 2019 in Homeowner Tips
Assessing the best return for your investment is paramount when undertaking home improvement projects. This means putting a priority on the jobs that are likely to be more valuable than others.
Summer is an ideal time to get outside and invest your time, money and resources in a project that is going to pay back when it comes time to sell your home...
