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The results of OMREB's APRIL 2013 Buyers Survey are just in. During the month of April, there was substantial increase in purchases by First-Time Buyers and a nominal bump-up in Revenue Property by Investors, while other catagories saw a drop or remained the same as the previous month. A total of 226 respondents participated in ...

APRIL STATS:  OKANAGAN-SHUSWAP HOUSING MARKET STRONGER IN APRIL Here is the latest overview from the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board with regard to residential sales activity from Revelstoke to Peachland. Kelowna, BC – The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) reported April 2013 sales activity of all ...

The results of OMREB's MARCH 2013 Buyers Survey are posted!   A total of 184 respondents participated in this survey – representing 55.9% of the 329 OMREB sales representatives who acted as Buyers Agents, and 39.8% of the 462 deals closed on behalf of Buyers in February. This survey is voluntary - and the results are ...

The results of OMREB's JANUARY 2013 Buyers Survey are posted!  A total of 122 respondents participated in this survey – representing 54.5% of the 224 OMREB sales representatives who acted as Buyers Agents, and 42.8% of the 285 deals closed on behalf of Buyers in January. JANUARY SURVEY SUMMARYProperty Type: 24.8% by ...

JANUARY STATS:  OKANAGAN-SHUSWAP HOUSING MARKET CAUTIOUS GOING INTO 2013Just checked and found this release online: Kelowna, BC – The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) reported January 2013 sales activity of all MLS® property types is down over the same month last year but showed an improvement over ...

Frequently Asked Questions - PST Transition RulesWhy are transition rules necessary?Transition rules determine whether 12% HST or 5% GST will apply to new housing contracts that start before April 1, 2013, but conclude on or after this date. Both the federal and provincial governments administer their own set of transition rules.When does HST ...

DECEMBER 2012 STATS:  OKANAGAN-SHUSWAP HOUSING MARKET STABLE AT YEAR-ENDKelowna, BC – The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) reported December 2012 sales activity of all MLS® property types is down marginally over the same month last year but has increased year-to-date compared to 2011 -- ending the year on a ...

More than 150,000 property owners throughout the Central Okanagan, and North Okanagan-Shuswap regions can expect to receive their 2013 assessment notices in the next few days.Most homes in the OMREB region are remaining stable in value compared to last year's assessment roll.  Home owners in the North Okanagan and Shuswap can expect ...

The results of OMREB's NOVEMBER 2012 Buyers Survey are in!   A total of 172 respondents participated in this survey – representing 59% of the 292 OMREB sales representatives who acted as Buyers Agents, and 42% of the 409 deals closed on behalf of Buyers in November. NOVEMBER SURVEY SUMMARY Property Type: 28.7% of ...

NOVEMBER 2012 STATS:  OKANAGAN-SHUSWAP HOUSING MARKET HOLDING STEADYKelowna, BC – The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) reported November 2012 sales activity of all MLS® property types are down marginally over the same month last year but have increased compared to January through November, 2011 as the ...