October 29th 2009

Took a day away yesterday and travelled to Calgary - stopped in Banff National Park and took a couple of shots of the Elk in the fresh snow.

Work is progressing well on the 4 laning of the Trans Canada, lots of activity and our journey was good. Please click on the following link to see the Kicking Horse Canyon Project website http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/kickinghorse/index.htm

Recent showings include 809 13th and there is now an accepted offer on this property. 1332 Selkirk Drive has been shown this week and 1713 Oberg Johnson Road, 1427 Adolph Johnson was shown twice, Lots 1 and 2 Barber Road, 1313 Campbell Road Lots and Lots 1 and 2 Golden Donald Upper were shown - the lots on Barber Road being the favourites.

New listings include 607 14th Street listed at $579,900 this home is positioned on a quiet corner in Golden town centre, 1313 Stoney Road listed at $599,900 a new build home in the Canyon Ridge subdivision, this home is ready to make your own. Lot #6 Dogtooth Properties is listed at $219,900 - build your dream home at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.

October 13th 2009

Please see attached document detailing BC market conditions for the first 2 quarters of 2009.

http://www.bcrea.bc.ca/news_room/2009-08-27Forecast.pdf

October 12th 2009

Woke up to -9 Celsius this morning with more fresh snow on the mountains and the local bear in the back yard, filling up on fallen apples before his winter hibernation.

Showing of 809 13th, ski hill all 2 and 3 bedroom condos these clients preferring the cheapest 3 bed condo, wanting a deal, as is everyone, a possible offer maybe coming in.

New listings this week are 1403 Deere Ridge Road listed at $1,100,000 - this home is beautiful, has amazing views of Golden and the Ski Hill and would make an ideal B & B business. 1427 Adolph Johnson Road listed at $429,900 a very unique secluded property ready for occupancy.

Please check out this link to the Golden Star http://www.bclocalnews.com/kootenay_rockies/thegoldenstar/ our local newspaper it has lots of information on whats happening around town and talking about whats happening around town, lots of homes are being built (5 homes on 10th Street alone) and modern duplexes to come on the market soon - nice to see some regeneration going on.

Please see the attached PDF document detailing the number of building permits to date for Golden http://www.town.golden.bc.ca/upload/dcd1053_Building_Permit_Report_September_2009.pdf

Hope everyone had a Happy and Healthy Canadian Thanksgiving.