November 2006


Over the last five years the rest of the world has been realizing how glorious Vernon truly is and the effect has been a huge increase in house prices. According to Century 21 Canada, Vernon, BC posted the largest percentage increase  in house prices (129%) in Canada over the last 5 years beating out Vancouver, Calgary, and Fort McMurray.

There was a large open house today in the Foothills put on by realtors Patti and Norm Brenner featuring several of Patti and Norm’s listings. The open house was advertised on the radio and so a lot of people showed up in the area and when other home sellers noticed this, they quickly opened their homes as well. I have to give credit to Patti and Norm for such a great idea because having a multi-home open house makes it worthwhile for people to come.