December 29th, 2010

Merry Christmas everyone hope you all enjoyed the Holiday and spent time with your family like I did. Our family live in 3 different locations so thanks to technology and via the Internet we virtually got together making it a little more special. We did get one day of skiing in together at the mountain and here is a picture of my 3 year old learning to ski.


Showings this week:

In town

1525 Fir Crest. and 595 Habart were shown with the Habart Property being the favourite for them, they then put in an offer and it is now accepted.

At the Hill

On Christmas Eve I showed 1592 Golden Ave twice and on Boxing day I showed 1669 Dogtooth this property being the preferred home of the one couple and they are wanting to go back for a second look on Thursday. There have been a couple enquiries but no other showings.

We hope you all enjoy the New Year Celebrations and look forward to working with you in 2011.

Wishing you health, happiness and prosperity.

18th December 2010

Things are slow in the resale market but as always we hope to be busy showing over the holidays and see a few transactions in the new year.


New Listings this week are:

1589 Columbia Valley View listed at $1,350,000 +HST - this beautiful ski hill home sleeps up to 10 people, plenty of space to spend your vacation with family and friends.












1405 Granite Drive listed at $510,000 - Stunning 3 Bedroom, 2 bath open plan home just 15 mins drive from the ski hill and priced to sell.












#96 1040 - 10th Avenue N listed at $28,500 - privately positioned home with nice views of the ski hill and nice outdoor space.

Team Chambers would like to wish all our clients a Joyous Holiday Season and a Happy and Healthy 2011, 2010 was a good year once again being the #1 MLS listing Representative/Realtor for Golden and area.

And finally, Esmay enjoyed making our snowman and wanted to share this picture with you :)

December 8th 2010

Real Estate wise things are quiet here in Golden - the ski hill opened last weekend for just 3 days and by all accounts it was quite busy, more snow is forecast this week just in time for the Full Time opening on Friday 10th December http://www.kickinghorseresort.com/ - check out the website for more information.

We have 2 reduced listings:

4895 Arnold Road has been reduced by $200,000 and is now listed at $950,000 - please check this link for more information on this fabulous home

http://www.century21golden.com/homes/c4895.html

Lot 1 Holmes Deakin Road is now listed at $100,000 a reduction of $55,000 and the seller is very motivated to sell - check out the link for more info and pictures

http://www.century21golden.com/homes/vlot1.html

#54 Apsens was recently shown and the clients are very interested and have gone back to Calgary to think about details before going any further. 507 6th Street was also shown.

November 26th 2010

After showing my client single family homes over the weekend they decided to put an offer in on 1596 Golden Ave. and we now have an accepted offer, this will be the second single family home that has been sold at Kicking Horse this year. http://www.century21golden.com/homes/s1596.html

Some 1 and 2 bedroom units were also shown at the mountain over the weekend including 310 MT and #56 Aspens the feed back I got was that they have still not decided what to purchase, but really liked the views from the top floor Aspens.

Kicking Horse has announced Early opening because of all the recent snow. They will open on December 3-5 then fully operational on the December 10th.

http://www.kickinghorseresort.com/KHMRSiteAssets/files/press_releases/KHMR_Early_Opening_winter_10_11.pdf

Except for some activity at the ski hill the market has been very slow as people get ready for Winter / Christmas and I am sure things will get going again in the new year.

November 22nd, 2010

The snow has arrived thick and fast in Kicking Horse Country ! and there is a crisp but beautifully fresh chill in the air.

We have 2 new recent listings:
404 Mountaineer Lodge $329,900 +HST, a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Condo in the Mountaineer on the top floor overlooking the Gondola.

107 Mountaineer Lodge $239,900 +HST a 1 bedroom Condo with lots of extras including large Deck with wonderful valley views.

There is a reduction in price of 1750 Campbell Road - now listed at $288,900
http://www.century21golden.com/homes/j1750.html

Recent showings include:
We had a client come out looking for Single Family Homes at the ski hill, we showed them 1596 Golden Avenue, 1669 Dogtooth Close, 1620 Purcell Woods, along with another 3-4 single family homes. 1596 came out on top so lets see if an offer comes in. 1332 Selkirk Drive was also shown.

Some Kicking Horse Resort News...... Bellstar Hotels and Resorts have acquired Ultimate Resort and Hotels, please see attached link

http://www.bellstar.ca/bellstar-acquires-ultimate-resorts



National resale housing activity improves in October see link below

http://creanews.ca/



Canadian Real Estate Accociation intoduces new hand held house-hunting app. see link below
http://creanews.ca/2010/11/12/canadian-real-estate-association-introduces-hand-held-house-hunting-with-new-mobile-application/

November 12th 2010

New listing this week is - 309 Palliser Lodge $219,900 +hst, this is the biggest and best priced 1 Bedroom Condo at the ski hill

http://www.century21golden.com/homes/s309pal.html

Ethan, our son, was part of the Remembrance Day Parade yesterday he is a corporal in the Lord Strathconas Horse (Golden 3066) Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps. We were very proud of him and here are a few pictures of the ceremony yesterday.

November 9th 2010

Showings this week include:

4483 Graham Road, 849 Crandall Road and this was highest on their list but no offer. 2267 Neville Road, 1129 Golden Donald Upper, 738 Almberg Road they ended up doing an offer on 1129 Golden Donald Upper but could not get together. Thomas Road was also shown and an offer came in but has not been accepted.

This weekend proved to be Very BUSY!! I spent 4 hours Saturday showing at the ski hill, 1 & 2 bedroom Apsens and 1 & 2 bedroom condo's the 1 Bedroom Aspens being the favourite as the price is hard to beat for what you get. I also showed the Chancellor Peak Cabins they really liked the unit but once again the Aspens still worked best for them.

Sunday started at 10:30 in the Blaeberry at 2267 Neville Road another 7 homes and 7 lots including Lot 1 Holmes Deakin, 1129 Golden Donald upper, Lot #2 Barber Road, 595 Habart & finishing up at 4:30 at 849 Crandall Road. Although some very nice homes the lot/home combination did not work for my clients. With another 10:30 start I showed the same clients on Monday South of Golden showing 6 homes including 1750 Campbell & 4487 Graham Road again some really nice homes but the home/lot combo did not work for them. It looks like they will be wanting a lot and maybe build a home.

We are seeing the Buyers coming to the table and it is a Buyers market but most Sellers are not willing to sell 20% - 30% less then asking.

New Listings this week are:

404 Mountaineer Lodge listed at $329,900 - this is the best priced 3 bedroom Condo at the Mountain.

Lot #2 Kettleston road 40 acre $399,900 and remainder Lot Kettleston Road 80 acre $599,900, beautiful panoramic surround views of the Rocky Mountains, ideal for building your dream home

Price reductions are:

4483 Graham Road is now listed at $589,990 (reduced by $40,000) check out this beautiful private log home sitting on 18 acres overlooking the Columbia River, with amazing views

http://www.century21golden.com/homes/l4487.html

November 1st 2010

First snow in Golden this weekend and we were busy showing properties, these included 595 Habart Road, 1116 8th Street, #7 Whispering Pines, 2 bedroom Aspens. My clients are deciding whether they want to be at the ski hill or in town.

A recent article in the Financial Post talks about the new rules governing the MLS, please take a look.
http://www.financialpost.com/Real+estate+renovated/3749307/story.html

Just for information you can see that we are just a little bit ahead of last year for real estate sales in Golden (note: this includes all realtors)

January 1st - October 1st 2009 we had sold 66 properties through the MLS in Golden

January 1st - October 2010 we have sold 76 properties through the MLS in Golden

And finally here is Orla out field training..... !!!

October 27th 2010

Showings this week...
Single family homes at KHMR on Saturday 1620, 1615 and 1611Purcell Woods, 1596 Golden Avenue aswell as a single family lot #6 Dogtooth if my client was going to do anything it would be buy a lot and build. 905 13th was shown 3 times, 1212 11th Ave North was also shown 3 times. My clients who recently offered on #7 Whispering Pines have now decided that they prefer the bigger D Unit and #7 is back on the market.

New Listing this week is 1320 Hwy 95 listed at $289,900 - privately situated with views of the Bugaboo Mountains, this is a perfect mountain getaway - click on the link below for more detailed information.











http://www.century21golden.com/homes/p1320.html

Check out this report from British Columbia Real Estate Board entitled Market Conditions beginning to improve.

http://www.bcrea.bc.ca/news_room/2010-09.pdf

October 19th, 2010

Frosty mornings here in Golden this week, winter is knocking on the door !

New Listing 411 Mountaineer at the resort listed for $289,000 +HST - this is a Top Floor, Top View condo very competitively priced to sell.

The only showing so far this week is 1402 Birch Crescent and there is also now an accepted offer on #7 Whispering Pines at the Ski Hill.

The Golden Nordic Club have recently announced and started their new Day Lodge for the Nordic Trails at Kicking Horse. Take a look at these two links, the first link shows you the plans and information behind the new proposal and if you wish to donate to help with the build, then you can "adopt a log" ! in your name to help finish the building, the second link takes you to the donation page. Team Chambers are donating today.

http://www.goldennordicclub.ca/dawn-mountain-daylodge

http://www.goldennordicclub.ca/content/adopt-log-and-help-finish-day-lodge

And finally our new Team Member "Orla" was out and about with us learning about property lines and is thoroughly enjoying her new role.

Check out her "on the job" picture !!

October 16th, 2010

SOLD!!! After lengthy negotiations and thanks to Mike from Garibaldi Mortgage - Team Chambers has made their clients dream come true and they have purchased 1622 Purcell Woods at KHMR.

October 15th 2010

Team Chambers are proud to introduce to you our newest Team Member. Her name is Orla and she is now in training, she has already shown potential and can sniff out the best local real estate ! Originally from Prince George, she is already very well travelled and she can offer you a paws on experience. Please say hi to Orla, our 10 week old Yellow Labrador Retreiver puppy !! who joins Digby and Marley our two 4 year old Chocolate Labs - more fun and frolics abound makes for a very busy and interesting life and WE LOVE IT!

Now back to business... !

New listing today is 595 Habart Road listed for $469,500, a superb quality home in a quiet subdivision 5 mins from town.









Showings include 507 6th Street twice, 1750 Campbell Road and 1402 Birch Crescent.


Reduced Listing is #7 Whispering Pines up at KHMR, reduced to $444,900 +HST. Ski in Ski Out Townhome, check it out now and buy just in time for the 2010/2011 ski season ... http://www.century21golden.com/homes/r7wp.html

October 13th, 2010

Recent Reduced listings:

738 Almberg Road - down $10,000 to $439,900










1615 Purcell Woods - down $20,000 to $729,900









We have had a few showings over the last couple of weeks, 507 6th twice, 1402 Birch, 738 Almberg Road, 2267 Neville Road, 1129 Upper Golden Donald, Lot 1 & Lot 2 Golden Donald Upper, 607 14th Street, 527 12th Street, 1116 8th Street and Thomas Road , all divided between 3-4 people so still a little slow but feels like it's picking up again.

September 29th 2010

SOLD property this week is 576c Habart Road.


New listing is #404 Glacier Lodge listed at $348,900 +HST, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Condo overlooking the resort.

Price reduction on #15 Chancellor Peak Cabins from $220,000 down to $214,900, beautiful recreational log cabin ideally situated by the Kicking Horse River.

September 24th 2010

BLOG UPDATE


1611 Purcell Woods, KHMR has now been reduced from $835,000 down to $799,900 +HST - check out this ski hill home today and get in before the ski season starts.

September 23rd 2010

So fall is officially here and we had a beautifully sunny day in Golden yesterday, the trees are displaying their fall colours and it is wonderful to watch the change of seasons.


We have a reduction in price today of 849 Crandall Road reduced in price from $614,900 to $595,000 - this home is meticulous and stunningly elegant, one to definitely check out.

1315 Selkirk Drive is now SOLD



A new listing this week is 1116 8th Street South, a 4 bedroom property with views of Kicking Horse river right from your doorstep listed for $363,000












Below is a link to the recent housing forecast from the British Columbia Real Estate Association with positive news for the start of 2011.

http://www.bcrea.bc.ca/economics/HousingForecast.pdf

September 15th 2010

BLOG UPDATE

1214 Alexander Drive is now SOLD
1248 Alexander Drive is now SOLD
576 Habart Road has an accepted offer on it
1622 Purcell Woods has an accepted offer on it

There are a lot more enquiries coming through on email ranging from $1.3 million ski hill single family homes to $100k rural lots. A very busy 2 weeks for Team Chambers in a time that is usually slower, the beginning of September is normally focussed on kids going back to school and we are normally quiet..... lets hope this carries on into the fall and winter seasons.

September 10th 2010

Fall is on its way, the early morning air is crisp, there is a dusting of fresh snow on the mountains and our furry seasonal visitor, the black bear has returned making his usual trail through our yard stopping to eat apples and even taking a bite out of our organic cabbages in our garden !


Things are busy for the start of September in Golden there is now an accepted offer on 1315 Selkirk but it is a conditional offer, there is also an accepted offer on Lot #1 South ridge along with an accepted offer on 1508 14th Avenue. I am still also working on getting together with an offer on a house at the ski hill.

New listing is 517 - 9th Street $419,000 - A very neat and tidy family home centrally located in Golden










Price Reductions include:
1016 14th Avenue is now reduced to $299,900
#15 2924 Kicking Horse Road is reduced to $220,000
507 6th St has been reduced $259,900
1212 11th Ave N and been reduced to $272,000

Its definitely a buyers market out there.

Please check out this recent article in the Vancouver Sun regarding the housing market in Canada.
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/real-estate/Slowing+housing+starts+signal+rough+patch+ahead+analysts/3500630/story.html

Just recently I did have one couple interested in Single family Homes at the ski hill but they are still trying to decide between Panorama & Kicking Horse and I also have a few other email enquiries about Ski Hill properties coming through.

September 1, 2010

Things remain busy in Golden, lots of activity with regards to showings and some offers now coming in. There have been a couple of showings of 1248 Alexander with the recent reduction in price and now there is an accepted offer on it. Showing of 1016 14th Avenue and a couple of showings of 1508 14th.


1315 Selkirk Drive was shown twice and there is now an offer (not accepted yet) in on that property, I also have an offer on a single family home at the ski hill which has not been accepted yet either.

New listings this week are:


305 Glacier Lodge 1 bedroom listed at $239,900 +HST












310 A and B Mountaineer listed at $279,900 +HST












1402 Birch Crescent listed at $398,000 - A superb 4 bedroom home in Mount 7 Subdivision












We like to ensure that we have at least half a day to chill and our recent trip to Emerald Lake was wonderful, the walk around the Lake is an easy short hike and the scenery of course is spectacular.

August 23rd 2010

BUSY BUSY here in Golden lots of activity with regards to showings and enquiries. Recent showings include 10 single family homes at the ski hill between $1.5 and $2.5 million and my clients have requested more information on their top 3 homes. 1508 14th Avenue has been shown 4 times, 1332 Selkirk Drive and 1315 Selkirk Drive have been shown, 1205 10th Ave and 1248 Alexander (price reduced again to $309,900) was shown twice, 1214 Alexander was shown and there is now an accepted offer on it.

We have 4 new listings this week:

Lot #4 1313 Campbell Road listed at $165,000 - build your dream home in this idyllic spot.

303 Palliser Lodge listed at $349,900 +hst - Condo living at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

1596 Golden Avenue listed at $1,050,000 +hst - A beautifully crafted Luxury Log Home at KHMR

#56 Aspens listed at $350,000 +hst - Townhome with large deck area at KHMR

A recent article in the Vancouver Sun gave us some good exposure please see this link, we are the second story along with a peice on a property in Fernie http://www.vancouversun.com/business/diamond+price+coal+town+address/3427062/story.html

Recently we paid a visit to our resident Grizzly Bear "Boo" up in his refuge, he sure is a beautiful bear and the interperative talk and tour were wonderful and highly recommended, here are a couple of pictures of him.

We also took a few hours aside to hike into Wapta Falls, fresh air and nature at is best, here is a picture of Team Chambers next to the falls.

August 15th 2010

Team Chambers has just returned from some down time at the lake, we enjoyed some rest and relaxation in the sunshine. Here is a picture of the sunrise at 06:00am !!!

Recent showings include:
1248 and 1214 Alexander Drive, 507 6th Street, 1713 Oberg Johnson Road, 507 6th Street was shown twice, 1508 14th Avenue was also shown and my clients are going back for a second look.

New Listing is:

905 13th Street listed at $209,900 - lovely little charmer in the centre of town.




I recently assisted my clients in acquiring a commercial building which was not listed. 1427 Adolph Johnson Road is now SOLD. Enquiries are picking up and we are seeing emails coming in for all types of property.

August 5th 2010

Recent Announcement from Kicking Horse Mountain Resort - please read attached.
http://www.kickinghorseresort.com/KHMRSiteAssets/files/press_releases/KHMR_Super_Bowl_Annoucement.pdf

Lot #1 Holmes Deakin Road reduced in price from $159,000 to $155,000

There is an offer being put in on a Single Family Home up at Kicking Horse Mountain resort - more information to follow.

August 3rd 2010

Blog Update

RECENT PRICE REDUCTIONS
1315 Selkirk Drive reduced from $499,900 down to $469,900.

1248 Alexander Drive reduced from $339,900 down to $319,900.

576c Habart Road reduced from $115,000 down to $100,000

#11 2924 Kicking Horse Road reduced from $239,900 to $229,900+hst

RECENTLY SOLD
#49 1400 N 12th Street listed at $48,800

ACCEPTED OFFER
1427 Adolph Johnson Road

Always remember to contact us regarding listings that are not on our wesbite, for example a 20 acre parcel in the Blaeberry with large home, tonnes of potential and lots of privacy - ask for more details.

July 28th 2010

The sun is shining in Golden and Sunday was a great day to get away and spend it with my Family, we went for a hike to Sherbrooke Lake just west of West Louise Lodge a 1 hr moderate hike to a crystal blue lake, it was well worth it and we had a lovely time.

We are now starting to see some offers along with a few showings.

Showed 1417 Adolph Johnson and there is now an accepted offer on it. Had an offer on 1508 14th Ave. but could not get together. Recently showed 1713 Oberg Johnson.

New listings are:

1214 Alexander Drive listed at $339,900 a nice and tidy home in the popular Alexander Drive subdivision, definitely one to check out and it is ready to move into now.

1315 Selkirk Drive listed at $499,900 - this property sits on one of the best view lots in Golden, the views are spectacular and include the Ski Hill, Purcell and Rocky Mountain ranges and the Town of Golden.

July 19th 2010

Crazy thunderstorm here in Golden last night - took a picture of this lightning strike hitting the mountain near home at 10pm !!!

Things are busy in Golden and showings in the last couple of weeks include:

4483 Graham road, my clients really loved the property and they have put in an offer. 649 Crandall Road, the people really like the place and is on top of the list. 507 6th - It might work as a reno project and my client is thinking about it. I showed Single Family homes at the ski hill , 1604, 1611, 1615, 1618, 1622, & 1627 in purcell woods and only one outside of PW 1594 Golden Ave. Although they did look at a couple over the $1m mark I am sure the one of the homes under that might see an offer soon.

Have had a couple of showings of #49 GMHP and hope to see an offer or 2 on it this week. Also showed the South Ridge Road Lot and have a possible offer coming in from my client.

Price reductions on the following properties:
607 14th from $519,900 to $499,900
http://www.century21golden.com/homes/k607.html

1313 Stoney Lane from $599,900 to $559,900
http://www.century21golden.com/homes/k1313.html

1508 14th Avenue South from $369,900 to $339,900 http://www.century21golden.com/homes/s1508.html

Anyone wishing to Hike to the Mummery Glacier in the Blaeberry Valley should take a raincheck, the road is completely washed out at 29k check out this picture and stay up to date with hiking news on Golden Hikes http://www.goldenhikes.ca/whatnew.html