If you’ve never seen burl wood before, it’s a lovely type of wood that features an intricate marbled effect that showcases the beauty of imperfection. It makes a lovely addition to any home, but only if it’s incorporated the right way. Below, we give a few expert tips for decorating your home with burl wood. … Read more

Even in a hot market, selling a home can be stressful and time consuming. There’s a lot of money on the line, too — both in the sale price and in the up-front costs of tradespeople, lawyers and other professionals. A good real estate agent can help with all of it, and save you thousands … Read more

If you’re in the market for a new garage door, you’ll quickly discover there are many options to choose from. Before you blindly choose your favorite one, it’s important you understand that not all garage doors are suited for all geographical areas. For example, if you live near the ocean, choosing a wood or metal … Read more

Spring is upon us, and with the changing season sometimes comes a desire to change things up inside the home, too. If you’re looking for ways to reinvent your living room, here are a few great ideas. Add Some Greenery You’d be surprised by what a single plant and decorative planter can do to make … Read more

If you’re thinking of getting into real estate investing, or you simply own your own home or a piece of property and wonder how you can make money with it, you’re in luck. There are several unexpected ways to turn a profit from real estate, and we discuss four of them below. 1. The Multi-Family … Read more

The job of a property manager is a challenging one. With tenants coming and going, late rent payments, and virtually endless maintenance requests, it can be the most stressful part of owning investment properties. The good news is, managing your own rental properties doesn’t have to be such a stressful job. With a little planning … Read more

There’s no place like home and surrounding yourself with the things you love makes the space even more meaningful. There’s no doubt your home reflects who you are. As such, why not truly make your house a home by incorporating your hobbies, talents, and passions into its décor. You don’t have to completely renovate your … Read more

Value Plus 3% Real Estate and our relators Nik and Paula Roughton are proud to be one of two donors to the Greater Vernon Minor Hockey Association’s new Aluminum Rink Divider System! This system will allow for cross ice hockey, dividing the ice surface for associations to use both sides of the rinks with different … Read more

Value Plus 3% Real Estate is a proud community supporter and this past April, we helped raised funds for the Cops for Kids organization in the local Jail and Bail event. Our own Nik Roughton found himself in cuffs and led away by an off-duty RCMP officer. After facing the judge in kangaroo court, Nik … Read more

Value Plus 3%  Real Estate is  a proud sponsor of the U13 Greater Minor Hockey Coca Cola Classic Pee Wee Hockey Tournament held recently. We’d like to share some photos from the rink and the parade. Thanks to all the sponsors, coaches, parents and players that made this great event happen!