Monday, October 29, 2012

I love client testimonials!

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"We really enjoyed working with you as our realtor.  For me, it was important to have someone we trusted to walk us through the process who also had trusted contacts in other areas related to the home buying experience - legal, inspection, and mortgage.  Subject removal can be hectic and you saved us a lot of time and hassle by presenting us with a checklist, people to help, and keeping us honest! Cheers - from one "genuine" sales guy to another!"

Steve S.
(Oct 29, 2012)

If you need to buy or sell some real estate you know who to call:-)

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Friday, October 26, 2012

Sales for August and September

Here are all the homes I have sold during the months of August and September! Congratulations to all the happy sellers and new home owners! Must be nice to have things wrapped up before winter!!


Need your home sold or looking for that perfect new home to call your own? Call me today and let me help:-)

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

**NEW LISTING** 2 bed, 2 bath town home

For 21 high resolution photos, Google Street View and more details please visit: www.AberdeenEstatesKelowna.com

Originally priced at: 
$299,000
1120 Guisachan Road 31
Kelowna, BC V1Y 9R5
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Style:
Townhouse
SQ FT.:
1,319 Square Feet
$/SQ FT.:
$226
Year Built:
1996
MLS/ID:
100796084
move in ready! This 2 bed, 2 bath town home has updated kitchen, laminate floors on main, lots of natural light, quaint front/rear patios, beautifully landscaped, no age restrictions, all amenities within walking distance!

For 21 high resolution photos, Google Street View and more details please visit: www.AberdeenEstatesKelowna.com

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**NEW LISTING** 4 bed, 2 bath townhouse

For 21 high resolution photos, Google Street View, details please visit: www.315PrimroseRoad.com

Originally priced at: 
$223,000
315 Primrose Road 215
Kelowna, BC V1X 2G6
Beds:
4
Baths:
2
Style:
Townhouse
SQ FT.:
1,592 Square Feet
$/SQ FT.:
$140
Year Built:
1980
MLS/ID:
100796373

condo alternative to be found in this 4 bed, 2 bath townhome. Rosewood Estates is ideal for young families looking for large square footage and room sizes. Newer windows, hot water tank, laminate flooring with a huge covered patio! Local schools are: Rutland Elementary, Rutland Middle School and Rutland Senior Secondary. Nearby amenities include: Athans Pool/YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, Rutland Arena, BMX Track, Gymnastics, McCurdy Bowling, Grand 10 Theatre, Energy Plex, Parks, Public Transit and so much more! 

For 21 high resolution photos, Google Street View, details please visit: www.315PrimroseRoad.com

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**GREAT Two bed, updated and affordable townhouse**

To view 21 high definition professional photos please visit: To view more photos and get more info visit www.206-215MillsRoad.com

Originally priced at: 
$220,000
215 Mills Road 206
Kelowna, BC V1X 4G6
Beds:
2
Baths:
1
Style:
Townhouse
SQ FT.:
1,014 Square Feet
$/SQ FT.:
$216
Year Built:
1980
MLS/ID:
100804426

Two bed, updated and affordable townhouse is waiting for you to call it home! Centrally located this home is near shopping, bus routes, UBCO, and everything you will need. The updates include: Fresh paint, newer counters, back-splashes in kitchen and bathroom, under-cabinet lighting, tile and laminate floors, newer stainless steel appliances. The development have an expansive green space and an off leash dog park! The master bedroom boasts a huge walk in closet and its own sliding door to the deck! The kitchen has loads of counter space and island counter top! Move in ready and waiting for your personal touches. 

Here is a link which will take you on a quick: TOUR OF THE PROPERTY

Here is a link which will take you on a quick: WALK THROUGH THE HOME

For 21 high resolution photos, Google Street View and details please visit: To view more photos and get more info visit www.206-215MillsRoad.com

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**NEW LISTING** Perfect family home located in a quiet neighbourhood

To view 21 high definition professional photos please visit: www.949keyescourt.com

Originally priced at: 
$370,000
949 Keyes Court
Kelowna, BC V1X 7C8
Beds:
4
Baths:
4
Style:
Residential
SQ FT.:
2,380 Square Feet
$/SQ FT.:
$155
Lot Size:
0.21
MLS/ID:
100807350


family home located in a quiet neighbourhood and on a cul-de-sac. This grade level entry home features: three bedrooms up, den and one bed mortgage helper down, gas fireplace in living room, hardwood throughout main living area, tiled entryway, workshop off rec room, covered deck off kitchen, roof replaced approximately two years ago, central air, huge yard ideal for BBQ and entertaining. Garage area has been converted into additional living space with large yard and enough space for an RV and all the toys!

Nearby amenities include: YMCA/YWCA, Rutland Boys and Girls Club, Rutland Arena, BMX Track, Okanagan Gymnastics Club, Kelowna Child Care Services, McCurdy Bowling, Grand 10 Theatre, Energy Plex, Off Leash Dog Park, Hartman Community Garden, Public Transit and so much more!

Here is a link which will take you on a quick: TOUR OF THE PROPERTY

To view 21 high definition professional photos please visit: www.949keyescourt.com

To set up on appointment to view this listing or any other please contact me at:

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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

**NEW LISTING** Great 4 bedroom home with 1bed suite.

Originally priced at: 
$375,000
Property ID: 100810680
6100 Old Vernon Road 65
Kelowna, BC V1X 7T8
Style:
Residential
MLS/ID:
100810680

located home in a very quiet neighbourhood! This 4 bedroom plus den and 3 bathroom rancher offers the very best in family living. Recently updates include laminate flooring throughout main living level, fresh paint and tile in the bathrooms. Bright kitchen overlooks backyard vegetable garden, patio area with peaceful valley views. Watch the children play in the backyard or the adjoining large fully fenced shared field. Seller recently had carport enclosed into two car garage. Pet friendly and located close to Mill Creek Regional Park, Dirtbiking Trails, Fishing and Snowmobiling. Clubhouse with outdoor pool is mere steps away from this exceptional family home! Commute to Kelowna or Vernon with ease! Measurements approximate only.

 To set up a personal viewing please call Trever @ 250.859.5990.

See 21 high resolution photos at www.CountryRhodesKelowna.com

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**NEW LISTING** 4 bedroom family home in Glenrosa with stunning lake views

To view 21 high definition professional photos please visit: www.3328McGinnisRoad.com

Originally priced at: 
$359,900
3328 McGinnis Road
West Kelowna, BC V4T 1B5
Beds:
4
Baths:
2
Style:
Bi-Level
SQ FT.:
2,393 Square Feet
$/SQ FT.:
$150
Lot Size:
0.33
Year Built:
1975
MLS/ID:
100768958

fantastic 4 bedroom family home in Glenrosa is move in ready. Boasting stellar lake and mountain views from most windows and the huge covered deck! The large .33 corner lot is has a huge side yard, very private fenced back yard, 2 driveways, RV parking and boat parking, fruit trees and underground sprinklers. Inside the home you will find: a large welcoming foyer, open concept upper level, sunken living room, hardwood floors, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom upstairs and the same downstairs, sauna, large family room, built in oven and cook-top, newer high end refrigerator. This property is close to schools and shopping and is in a great family neighborhood. Large shed and single car attached garage.

Nearby Golf Courses are: Shannon Lake Golf Course and Two Eagles Golf Course.

Local Wineries Include: Quail's Gate Estate Winery, Mission Hill Family Winery, Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery and Volcanic Hills Estate Winery.

Other Notable Amenities: Westside Go Karts, Mount Boucherie Recreation Centre, Westside Warriors Junior Hockey, Crystal Mountain Resort, Kalamoir Regional Park, Glen Canyon Regional Park and Gellatly Nut Farm.

Here is a link which will take you on a quick: WALK THROUGH THE HOME

Here is a link which will take you on a quick: TOUR OF THE PROPERTY


 To set up a personal viewing please call Trever @ 250.859.5990.

To view 21 high definition professional photos please visit: www.3328McGinnisRoad.com

To set up on appointment to view this listing or any other please contact me at:

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**NEW LISTING** Cozy Family Living In Glenrosa

To view 21 high definition professional photos please visit: www.3329McMurchieRoad.com

Originally priced at: 
$369,900
3329 McMurchie Road
West Kelowna, BC V4T 1B1
Beds:
4
Baths:
2
Style:
Residential
SQ FT.:
1,874 Square Feet
$/SQ FT.:
$197
Lot Size:
0.24
Year Built:
1980
MLS/ID:
100817070


Cozy family home in the quiet West Kelowna neighbourhood of Glenrosa. This four bedroom, two bath home has had numerous upgrades done in the last 5 years including: furnace, hot water tank, rear deck with raised cedar deck surround for hot tub, flooring, appliances, paint, landscaping. Septic tank was pumped in June 2012 (receipt available upon request). Sit and relax in the hot tub and enjoy the tranquil privacy of the fenced backyard or shoot some hoops on the cement basketball court.  Have toys?  No problem the front paved driveway has ample RV Parking and a one car garage for everything else.

Nearby Schools: Helen Gorman Elementary, Glenrosa Middle School and Mount Boucherie Secondary School.

Nearby Golf Courses are: Shannon Lake Golf Course and Two Eagles Golf Course.

Local Wineries Include: Quail's Gate Estate Winery, Mission Hill Family Winery, Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery and Volcanic Hills Estate Winery.

Other Notable Amenities: Westside Go Karts, Mount Boucherie Recreation Centre, Westside Warriors Junior Hockey, Crystal Mountain Resort, Kalamoir Regional Park, Glen Canyon Regional Park and Gellatly Nut Farm.

Here is a link which will take you on a quick: Walkthrough of the house.

Here is a link which will take you on a quick: Tour of the property.

 To set up a personal viewing please call Trever @ 250.859.5990.

To view 21 high definition professional photos please visit: www.3329McMurchieRoad.com

To set up on appointment to view this listing or any other please contact me at:

Dependably yours,

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Century 21 Assurance Realty Kelowna
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**NEW LISTING** 2 bed plus den, lake view penthouse

To view 21 high definition professional photos please visit: http://www.1411miravista.com

Originally priced at: 
$278,000
3833 Brown Road 1411
West Kelowna, BC V4T 2J3
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Style:
Residential
SQ FT.:
1,130 Square Feet
$/SQ FT.:
$246
Year Built:
2008
MLS/ID:
100820333



great 2 bed plus den, 2 bath, Penthouse unit with amazing lake, pool and mountain views is waiting for your personal touches. The unit boasts: 12 foot ceilings. Granite counters. Under-mounted sinks. Stainless steel appliances. Huge eating bar in kitchen. In unit laundry. Large deck. Storage room. Large window. Tile floors in kitchen, foyer, and baths. Large walk in closet in master bedroom. Large second bedroom and very usable den. The development features: A great in ground outdoor pool. Hot tub. Exercise facilities. Club house. If you are looking for that ‘resort style’ living than Mira Vista is the place for you! For more info visit: http://www.1411miravista.com - To set up a personal viewing please call Trever @ 250.859.5990.

To view 21 high definition professional photos please visit: http://www.1411miravista.com


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Information on Asbestos. If your buying a home built prior to 1991 this is good info to have.

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Monday, October 22, 2012

Home sales rise for first time since March, but down 15% year over year

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Sales of existing homes rebounded in September but even the group representing the country’s almost 100,000 real estate agents is finding it hard to muster much enthusiasm for a market many say is slowing fast.

But the Ottawa-based Canadian Real Estate Association, which represents about 100 boards across the country, is not predicting the free fall others have been expecting, though it suggested sales in the fourth quarter of 2012 will be off from a year ago — in part because of new mortgage rules which tightened up lending requirements.

CREA stands by its assertion there will not be much of a correction so consumers sitting on the sidelines waiting for a deal are unlikely to find one this year or next.

“Even in Vancouver, you have had some large declines in sales activity and no large declines in prices. In fact, no decline, prices continued to rise,” said Gregory Klump, the chief economist at CREA. “What you really have to do is look at market balance, what happens to supply and demand and the balance between the two.”

(Financial Post: http://business.financialpost.com/2012/10/15/home-sales-rise-for-first-time-since-march-but-down-15-year-over-year/ )

-Now here in Kelowna we are certainly seeing increased sales there is no doubt of that...might be due to the hockey lock out;-) or buyers trying to get that great interest rate before they start heading up. Prices remain fairly steady and the market is deffinatly in a state of 'recovery.' If you are thinking of buying now is the time to do so.

If you are thinking of  buying or selling a property or home please call me today:

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Friday, October 19, 2012

**NEW LISTING** West Kelowna Estates Family Home

To view 21 high definition professional photos please visit: www.1564KleinRoad.com

$439,900
1564 Klein Road
West Kelowna, BC V1Z 3H5
Beds:
4
Baths:
3
Style:
Single Family
SQ FT.:
2,735 Square Feet
$/SQ FT.:
$160
Lot Size:
0.21
Year Built:
1985
MLS/ID:
100819040

fantastic, nearly completely updated, lake view family home is located on a no through road in a very family friendly neighborhood. With 3 bedrooms up, one bedroom down, open concept main living area and extra large lower level this home has enough space for everyone to feel comfortable. This home also boasted: Fully updated kitchen. Laminate floors in the main living area. Huge tiled foyer. Enclosed and attached garage. Private and flat back yard. Several large decks. Fully irrigated front and back yards. RV parking. Carport. Three bathrooms. Lots of storage space. Fully landscaped yard. Newer stainless steel appliances. Walking distance to school. Freestanding wood burning fireplace. Skylights. Tile kitchen floor and back splash.

Nearby Schools:Rose Valley Elementary School, Constable Neil Bruce Middle School and Mount Boucherie Secondary School.

Nearby Golf Courses are: Shannon Lake Golf Course and Two Eagles Golf Course.

Local Wineries Include: Quail's Gate Estate Winery, Mission Hill Family Winery, Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery and Volcanic Hills Estate Winery.

Other Notable Amenities: Westside Go Karts, Mount Boucherie Recreation Centre, Westside Warriors Junior Hockey, Crystal Mountain Resort, Kalamoir Regional Park, Glen Canyon Regional Park and Gellatly Nut Farm.

Here is a link which will take you on a quick: WALK THROUGH THE HOME.

Here is a link which will take you on a quick: TOUR OF THE PROPERTY.

 To set up a personal viewing please call Trever @ 250.859.5990.

To view 21 high definition professional photos please visit: www.1564KleinRoad.com

To set up on appointment to view this listing or any other please contact me at:

The Welcome Home Team
Century 21 Assurance Realty Kelowna
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Office: (250) 869-0101
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