The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) reported April 2013 sales activity of all MLS® property types improved over the same month last year as the housing market strengthened moving into spring.  Although 2013 had a sluggish start, sales have seen steady improvement month-over-month, and are currently up year-over-year.  We hope this positive trend continues going forward as buyers and sellers take advantage of the spring market activity.

Now is a good time to buy. There is still a good selection of properties and great opportunities to get into a home at an attractive price – especially while interest rates remain at historic lows.

Serious sellers will be sprucing up their homes, sharpening their pencils and listing their properties to take full advantage of the heightened buyer activity typical of the spring market.  The right packaging -- a good location, strategic pricing and great curb appeal – is as important as ever. Sellers who sharpen their pencils and pay attention to presentation are selling their homes the quickest. If your home is priced well, it should sell.

Home values vary based on location, so it is essential to understand current market conditions and comparisons specific to your area and neighbourhood.