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title: "Blog"
url: https://pointrealestategroup.com/blog/
description: "Notes by Amanda Cormier on Okanagan property taxes, low-waste gardening, the Kelowna market and raising the value of a home."
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# Blog

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Notes written for the practice

## Tax Fighter Kit

A comprehensive guide that will show you how your property taxes are calculated, how you can tell if your assessment is fair and how you can appeal it when it’s not.

Tags: Homes in Kelowna, Taxes, Assessment, Property Tax, Kelowna, Okanagan, Real Estate

## Low-waste gardening in the Okanagan

Minimize your enviromental impact with these great tips!

Go Native. Xeriscape gardens have become trendy in the Okanagan’s hot, dry summer climate. This style makes use of plants that are native to the climate and drought-resistant. This allows you to make your garden “water-wise”, saving on cost and waste in a time when water is scarcer.

Tags: Low Waste Gardening, Okanagan, Kelowna, Compost, rainwater barrel, canning, Xeriscape

## 3 reasons to start thinking about buying

With summer in full swing the market continues to remain strong, however we have continually been seeing a decrease in sales over the last few months, resulting in an increase of inventory on the market.

To date, the inventory increase hasn’t had much of an impact on prices, however if the trend continues we will likely start to see prices come down.

Tags: Homes in Kelowna, Okanagan Real Estate, Kelowna Real Estate, Kelowna, Okanagan, Point Real Estate Group, Market Update

## 6 tips to increase the value of your home

Whether you just bought a house or your are thinking of selling in the near future we all want ways to increase the value of our home!

Tip 1: Spruce up your yard! The first thing anyone is going to see is the outside of your home, planting flowers in the front yard and power washing your sidewalk and driveway are excellent and cost effective way to increase your home’s curb appeal.

Tags: Homes in Kelowna, Okanagan, Kelowna, Kelowna Real Estate, House Prices, House Value, Increase Value, Kelowna Money

## Trademark note

The trademarks REALTOR®, REALTORS® and the REALTOR® logo are controlled by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify real estate professionals who are members of CREA. Used under license. The trademarks MLS®, Multiple Listing Service®, and the associated logos are owned by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify the quality of services provided by real estate professionals who are members of CREA. Used under license.

## All dispatches

[01**How to Choose Real Estate Cash Flow Projection Software: A Buyer's Guide**Sep 26, 2026](https://pointrealestategroup.com/how-to-choose-real-estate-cash-flow-projection-software-a-buyer-s-guide/)

[02**How to Choose a Low Maintenance Water Softener for Home: Buyer's Guide**Sep 24, 2026](https://pointrealestategroup.com/how-to-choose-a-low-maintenance-water-softener-for-home-buyer-s-guide/)

[03**How to Find a Good Real Estate Attorney: A Practical Guide**Sep 16, 2026](https://pointrealestategroup.com/how-to-find-a-good-real-estate-attorney-a-clear-practical-guide/)

[04**San Diego Short Sale Realtors to Contact**Sep 14, 2026](https://pointrealestategroup.com/short-sale-realtor-san-diego-how-to-evaluate-it-carefully/)

[05**Why Is Letproperty the Best for Live-Stream And Timed Auctioneers?**Aug 13, 2026](https://pointrealestategroup.com/why-is-letproperty-the-best-for-live-stream-and-timed-auctioneers/)

[06**Top 7 Alternatives of RWInvest for Buy-To-Let Investments**Aug 06, 2026](https://pointrealestategroup.com/top-7-alternatives-of-rwinvest-for-buy-to-let-investments/)

[07**Top 7 Alternatives of BuyAssociation for Helps Source And Sell Investment Properties**Aug 05, 2026](https://pointrealestategroup.com/top-7-alternatives-of-buyassociation-for-helps-source-and-sell-investment-properties/)

[08**What to Look for in WhatsApp Business API Platforms If You Care About WhatsApp Business API**Aug 05, 2026](https://pointrealestategroup.com/what-to-look-for-in-whatsapp-business-api-platforms-if-you-care-about-whatsapp-business-api/)

[09**The 10 Best Investment Property Listings for Turnkey Condition**Aug 03, 2026](https://pointrealestategroup.com/the-10-best-investment-property-listings-for-turnkey-condition/)

More

[10**Who's the Best for Sell Entire Portfolios: Landlord Sales Agency vs Letproperty**Jul 29, 2026](https://pointrealestategroup.com/who-s-the-best-for-sell-entire-portfolios-landlord-sales-agency-vs-letproperty/)