Over and over again I hear my clients tell me, "I would never have thought of moving the furniture around that way"  Proper furniture placement and balance may at first glance seem a complicated task, but all it really takes is some common sense and learning to look at your room in a new way.     View your space with the following guidelines and see how much fun you can have thinking "outside the box" Location of doorways: if there are 2 doors consider having the traffic pattern move behind the seating area, not through it.  Placement of major pieces of furniture:  If your sofa is placed off the wall, leave a min of 2.5 feet of walking space behind it.  A bit less space is needed between chairs and the sofa Seating arrangement:  If you have a long wall, establish your seating arrangemen... 04/09/2011

Real Deals Kelowna April 5th 2011   http://www.RealDealsKelowna.com Weekly video produced by Matt Ranger Remax Kelowna and Lew MacDonald Verico Tailor Made Mortgages with the 2 best first time buyer buys in Kelowna BC. This week's episode is a 3 bedroom single family house in the Hospital District and a brand new 2 bedroom 2 bath condo in The Legacy near The Kelowna Family Y and Rutland Arena. No Foreclosure properties this week. Make sure you don't miss an episode, subscribe to Real Deals Kelowna 04/05/2011

http://www.realdealskelowna.com The Real Deals Kelowna Most first time buyers will require a CMHC insured mortgage and these video segments will help you to understand the price trends in Kelowna. This weekly video segment by Matt Ranger of Remax Kelowna and Lew MacDonald of Verico Tailor Made Mortgages brings you, in their opinion, the 2 best buys for first time buyers in the Kelowna real estate market. 03/27/2011

 What are the "Real Deals" in Kelowna? This weekly video, shot on location at the property featuring Matt Ranger from REMAX Kelowna and Lew MacDonald Verico Tailor Made Mortgages bring you two great buys. If you are in the market for your first home this is the place to be looking. Two industry professionals hunt out the real deals.     Pre-qualify for your next home with Lew MacDonald,  Mortgage Broker at Verico Tailor Made Mortgages in Kelowna BC at www.MortgageBrokersOkanagan.com Lew MacDonald Okanagan broker / owner Verico Tailor Made Mortgages 250-862-6101 Email: Lewis@VTMM.ca Online Application     www.MortgageBrokersKelowna.com Financing Available for BC: CMHC Mortgages Conventional Mortgages Fixed Rate Mortgages Equity Take Out Mortgages Private Mortgages from 6.95% in BC First... 03/18/2011

Most of us, thanks to advertising of all kinds, from   adverts at 10.00 pm at night for that juicy burger to the " you deserve it" hair colour campaigns, have learned to want every conceivable material object! There are probably a ton of things in your home and your life that you either don't use, need or particularly even want... Clutter creates indecision, distractions and requires constant attention.  Some when  contemplating the prospect of cleaning out the garage almost faint at the thought, as it is almost too overwhelming. But don't worry!  there is a way to Cut The Clutter, without losing your mind first! First of all, you need to start thinking about where you need to start, rooms, closets... Personally I would start with the closets.. there is probably stuff in there that you... 03/18/2011

  Looking for a great Home in the central Okanagan? Find Central Okanagan Area Homes for Sale, Land, Real Estate, and Luxury Homes in Central Okanagan Area, British Columbia Pre-qualify for your next home with Lew MacDonald,  Mortgage Broker at Verico Tailor Made Mortgages in Kelowna BC at www.MortgageBrokersOkanagan.com Lew MacDonald Okanagan broker / owner Verico Tailor Made Mortgages 250-862-6101 Email: Lewis@VTMM.ca Online Application     www.MortgageBrokersKelowna.com Financing Available for BC: CMHC Mortgages Conventional Mortgages Fixed Rate Mortgages Equity Take Out Mortgages Private Mortgages from 6.95% in BC First Time Home Buyer Loans available Move Up Buyers looking to advance their real estate holdings Vacation Homes for the up and comers 2nd Home Loans with pricing as goo... 03/08/2011

Arlene & Tommy at the Kelowna Home Show If you are at the Home Show this weekend,  make sure you stop in and enter The Decorating Den's Draw! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Welcome to Decorating Den Interiors of Kelowna, BC   Imagine the fun and convenience of having your own personal interior decorator come to your home to take care of your challenging project - with talent, creative ideas, and an incredible array of brand names you love, all to fit your taste, your style and your budget. Call, or email Arlene and we can arrange a complimentary design consultation.     Pre-qualify for your next home with Lew MacDonald,  Mortgage Broker at Verico Tailor Made Mortgages in Kelowna BC at www.MortgageBrokersOkanagan.com Lew ... 02/26/2011

FEATURING TV DESIGN EXPERT, Tommy Smythe, the ultimate design sidekick for HGTV's Sarah Richardson. Have a design dilemma? Bring your questions to Tommy when he shares the latest in 2011 trends. The Kelowna Home Show   Are you going to the Kelowna Home Show this weekend? The Kelowna Home Show provides 130+ vendors a showcase for the products and services and the consumer is afforded the opportunity to compare products in one convenient location. Prospera Place Kelowna BC Many vendors also put in place promotional pricing for the show as well, which can turn into substantial savings for the wise consumer. If you are still dreaming about buying your first home help and guidance is at hand with Kelowna's own First Time Buyers Specialist , Lew MacDonald. (broker owner of Verico Tailor Made... 02/25/2011

Valentango Kelowna Argentine Tango Community Milonga & Mixed Dance We invite all of you very Sweet Hearts ... couples and singles .. to Valentango!Argentine Tango & Dance MixLatin, Ballroom, Westcoast Swing February 12, 2011 1310 Bertram Street Kelowna   Pot LuckYour favorite Appetizer or Dessert6:45pm Doors Open7pm Lesson - $108pm dance - $10OR Both for $15Dress Code please - no jeansDoor PrizesValentine mixer with prizesContact sharonsebo@yahoo.catangokelowna.com Autumn Light Art Print Brauer, Bill Tango Art PrintsTango Dancers Decorative PrintsTango Photographic Prints Tango Bar Sign, Buenos Aires, Argentina Photographic Print Carrasco,... Buyer's Source 01/30/2011

  Great information on market conditions in Kelowna BC from Wolf & Colin Krieg REMAX Kelowna   Pre-qualify for your next home with Lew MacDonald,  Mortgage Broker at Verico Tailor Made Mortgages in Kelowna BC at www.MortgageBrokersOkanagan.com Lew MacDonald Okanagan broker / owner Verico Tailor Made Mortgages 250-862-6101 Email: Lewis@VTMM.ca Online Application     www.MortgageBrokersKelowna.com Financing Available for BC: CMHC Mortgages Conventional Mortgages Fixed Rate Mortgages Equity Take Out Mortgages Private Mortgages from 6.95% in BC First Time Home Buyer Loans available Move Up Buyers looking to advance their real estate holdings Vacation Homes for the up and comers 2nd Home Loans with pricing as good as Primary Loans Investment Property Financing with 20% down   Enter your ema... 01/27/2011

  The New Mortgage Rules What Do They Mean To You? We Specialize in First Time Home Buyers, Helping Over 2000 People Buy and/or Finance Their Home. Find out how much you can afford with Lew MacDonald,  Mortgage Broker at Verico Tailor Made Mortgages in Kelowna BC at www.1stTimeBuyers.ca Lew MacDonald broker / owner Verico Tailor Made Mortgages 250-862-6101 Email: Lewis@VTMM.ca Online Application www.MortgageBrokersKelowna.com             Financing Available for BC: CMHC Mortgages Conventional Mortgages Fixed Rate Mortgages Equity Take Out Mortgages Private Mortgages from 6.95% in BC First Time Home Buyer Loans available Move Up Buyers looking to advance their real estate holdings Vacation Homes for the up and comers 2nd Home Loans with pricing as good as Primary Loans Investment Proper... 01/19/2011

There are currently 98 active foreclosures (as of January 15,2011) amongst the entire listing inventory for the Central Okanagan.  There are 3,623 active listings this month (including the 98 foreclosure properties) versus 3,863 listings last month, a 6.62% drop in inventory level. Active Foreclosure Inventory breakdown: 7 Lots and Acreages (Ranging in value from $95,000 to $995,000) 6 Manufactured Home (Ranging in value from $69,800 to $162,900) 23 Strata Properties (Ranging in value from $139,000 to $2.99 Million) 52 Single Family Residential (Ranging in value from $189,900 to $3.30 Million) There were a total of 13 foreclosure sales in December 2010.  Here's the breakdown:  There was one condo sold at $180,500, two townhomes $177,500 and $645,000, one manufactured home at $88,000, on... 01/16/2011

Ratio of Sales vs. Total Inventory = 5.43% Condo -- Sales = 44 Condo -- New Listings  = 166 Condo -- Current Inventory = 884 Condo -- Sell/Inv. Ratio = 4.98% Condo -- Days to Sell = 119 Average Price: $237,066 Average Median Price: $217,450   Townhouse -- Sales = 21 Townhouse -- New Listings = 85 Townhouse -- Current Inventory = 440 Townhouse -- Sell/Inv. Ratio = 4.77% Townhouse -- Days to Sell = 118 Average Price: $313,600 Average Median Price: $303,000   Lots -- Sales = 7 Lots -- New Listings = 47 Lots -- Current Inventory = 578 Lots -- Sell/Inv. Ratio = 1.21% Lots -- Days to Sell = 126 Average Price: $296,071 Average Median Price: $215,000   Residential -- Sales = 104 Residential -- New Listings = 273 Residential -- Current Inventory = 1,340 Residential -- Sell/Inv. Ratio = 7.76% Res... 01/16/2011

David Drennan | Realty Match | (250) 863-1850   Were you aware that in order to take advantage of the great deals that a Foreclosure offers, you need to have your financing in place first? Apply Online Now for a Quick Approval  Foreclosure Mortgage Specialists     Pre-qual for your next Home with Lew MacDonald,  Mortgage Broker at Verico Tailor Made Mortgages in Kelowna BC at www.MortgageBrokersOkanagan.com Lew MacDonald broker / owner Verico Tailor Made Mortgages 250-862-6101 Email: Lewis@VTMM.ca Online Application www.MortgageBrokersKelowna.com             Financing Available for BC: CMHC Mortgages Conventional Mortgages Fixed Rate Mortgages Equity Take Out Mortgages Private Mortgages from 6.95% in BC First Time Home Buyer Loans available Move Up Buyers looking to advance their real ... 01/09/2011

Kelowna Argentine Tango Community Milonga & Mixed Dance Saturday January 8, 2011Lesson 7 pm - Tango ValsDance 8 pm - In addition to tango, we play your favorites; Latin, Ballroom, Westcoast Swing, Jive, etc. at the Milongas.        Lesson $10 Dance $10 Both for $15Door Prizes! Dress Code please - no jeans.Thanks to all for the terrific feedback on the last Milonga. Your appreciation is duly noted and we plan on making the dances unique experiences together. We are planning on booking future Milongas at the 1353 Richter Street location - so watch for the exciting announcements!     01/03/2011

  Polar Bear Swim 2011 Did you get in the water for the annual Polar Bear Swim New Years Day? Air Temperature was a balmy MINUS 8C (18.4F) for the Kelowna Polar Bear Swim     Pre-qualify for your next home with Lew MacDonald,  Mortgage Broker at Verico Tailor Made Mortgages in Kelowna BC at www.MortgageBrokersOkanagan.com Lew MacDonald Okanagan broker / owner Verico Tailor Made Mortgages 250-862-6101 Email: Lewis@VTMM.ca Online Application   www.MortgageBrokersKelowna.com       Financing Available for BC: CMHC Mortgages Conventional Mortgages Fixed Rate Mortgages Equity Take Out Mortgages Private Mortgages from 6.95% in BC First Time Home Buyer Loans available Move Up Buyers looking to advance their real estate holdings Vacation Homes for the up and comers 2nd Home Loans with pricing a... 01/02/2011

    Prime Minister Stephen Harper hinted the government may adjust mortgage rules in 2011 to help Canadians avoid going deeper into debt.   “We’ve tightened mortgage rules before,” Harper told CTV during a year-end interview that aired on Christmas Day. “If we have to do that again, we will.” Harper also committed to eliminating the federal deficit but will not use “slash and burn” cuts, particularly in the critical areas of health and education.     Pre-qualify for your next home with Lew MacDonald,  Mortgage Broker at Verico Tailor Made Mortgages in Kelowna BC at www.MortgageBrokersOkanagan.com Lew MacDonald Okanagan broker / owner Verico Tailor Made Mortgages 250-862-6101 Email: Lewis@VTMM.ca Online Application   www.MortgageBrokersKelowna.com       Financing Available for BC: CMHC ... 12/30/2010

Free Advertising Anyone??? Found this site thanks to Melissa Marro.. another media that allows you to get your business out on the web. Applicable for those of us in Canada, England, USA or Australia. MerchantCircle is the largest online network of local business owners, combining social networking features with customizable web listings that allow local merchants to attract new customers. Merchant Circle How we help Local Businesses To give local businesses more online exposure, we’ve developed local business social network where business owners can upload pictures, create blogs, create coupons and newsletters, and connect with other merchants, all for free. Why should I join MerchantCircle? We strongly believe in local business. We've designed all of our services to get you more local... 12/21/2010

Kelowna SPCA Pets of the Week Please donate directly to the SPCA to help with their great work   Kelowna SPCA/Castanet feature: Sadie spends most of her time lying in bed; Cole has a skin condition but the meds are cheap; Silow won't last long. Pre-qualify for your next home with Lew MacDonald,  Mortgage Broker at Verico Tailor Made Mortgages in Kelowna BC at www.MortgageBrokersOkanagan.com Lew MacDonald Okanagan broker / owner Verico Tailor Made Mortgages 250-862-6101 Email: Lewis@VTMM.ca Online Application   www.MortgageBrokersKelowna.com       Financing Available for BC: CMHC Mortgages Conventional Mortgages Fixed Rate Mortgages Equity Take Out Mortgages Private Mortgages from 6.95% in BC First Time Home Buyer Loans available Move Up Buyers looking to advance their real estate holdi... 12/19/2010

Big White 411 for December 16th 2010     Lots going on this week! The T-bar opened as well as the Powder Chair and the nordic trails. Also we go talk to Vincent from Sante Bar and Grill . Pre-qualify for your Big White vacation home with Lew MacDonald,  Mortgage Broker at Verico Tailor Made Mortgages in Kelowna BC at www.MortgageBrokersOkanagan.com Lew MacDonald Okanagan broker / owner Verico Tailor Made Mortgages 250-862-6101 Email: Lewis@VTMM.ca Online Application   www.MortgageBrokersKelowna.com       Financing Available for BC: CMHC Mortgages Conventional Mortgages Fixed Rate Mortgages Equity Take Out Mortgages Private Mortgages from 6.95% in BC First Time Home Buyer Loans available Move Up Buyers looking to advance their real estate holdings Vacation Homes for the up and comers 2n... 12/18/2010