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..... !!!