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COLUMBIA VALLEY REAL ESTATE TRENDS

The Columbia Valley real estate market is constantly evolving, influenced by various economic and demographic factors.
The local market is more resilient, experiencing milder price declines or even slight increases in some areas.


LOWER INTEREST RATES

The Bank of Canada has recently lowered interest rates, making mortgages more affordable and encouraging more buyers to enter the market. The rate cut will reduce borrowing costs for individuals and businesses, making it cheaper to take out mortgages, loans, and credit lines.


WHAT THE BUYERS WANT

Eco-friendly features like energy efficiency, water conservation, and renewable energy options will become increasingly important for buyers,…

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JayMan is the first major builder in Alberta that has fully endorsed solar. Kudos to them for taking a big step. And it's gotten lots of press coverage, along with all the sales people in the showhomes pushing it as a feature.

 

But is it worth it?  And, how do we measure what something is worth?

  1. Is it just financial returns
  2. Are you willing to buy for the environment alone (ignoring the disposal and manufacturing of the panels)
  3. Or is it the self sufficiency aspect of knowing that you are WHOLLY reliant on the grid / others?

In terms of the last point, the self sufficiency, I like being self sufficient.  But in Alberta, even the biggest installation that could fit on my roof is NOT going to enable me to go off-grid in December. …

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Energy 101

Energy usage is an unavoidable part of everyday life. But the choices we make when it comes to our energy habits can make all the difference for our environment and our daily lives.

Energy Saving Tips

What is Energy?
Simply put, energy is the ability to do work. There are two types of energy: stored, or potential energy, and working, or kinetic energy. Energy comes in many different forms, such as thermal, radiant and kinetic, electrical and chemical.

The Difference between Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation
Energy efficiency and energy conservation are two different concepts that go hand in hand when it comes to using energy wisely.

Energy efficiency: Energy efficiency involves using less energy to perform daily functions. For…

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