TEAM CHAMBERS BLOG

Friday 2nd March 2012

2012-03-02T13:23:00.000-08:00

Things remain busy here in Golden with showings.

Recent Price Reduction:
1669 Dogtooth Close is now reduced $100k down to $1,077,700 inc HST. This beautiful mountain property is priced to sell take a look today.

1669 Dogtooth Close

#44 Aspens at KHMR is now SOLD

Recent showings include:
615 Habart Lower Road has been shown twice
1333 Pine Drive was shown
#96 Kicking Horse Trailer Park was shown twice
789 Golden Donald upper was shown twice
1735 Oberg Johnson was also shown
I also showed 2 bedroom Condos at the ski hill, the units proved difficult to get into as they are booked but I did show 302 and 308 Glacier, 303 and 304 Mountaineer the favorite being 308 Glacier.

Please see the attached link regarding the HST transition, please note that the relief measures rebate does not apply to Resale Housing.

HST Transition

2012-02-26T11:47:00.000-08:00

New Listing
#1A Kicking Horse Mobile Home Park

1a KHMHP

More showings over the last week

789 Golden Donald Upper has seen 3 showings and more scheduled for the next week, we did get an offer over the weekend but we could not get together on price.

I showed 849 & 857 Crandall Road and both homes showed very well and have my clients contemplating an offer.

I was at the ski hill for 3 hours showing single family homes
1608 PW, 1615 PW, 1620 PW, 1636 PW & 1594 Golden Ave.
Clients are thinking about it and will get back to me if they want to go forward.

Here are the quick stats as to what is happening at KHMR for the past few ski seasons.
2010=Dec 2009 - Nov 2010
2011=Dec 2010 - Nov 2011
2012 Dec 01-Feb 26

Condo's Mountaineer - 0 / 3 / 3
Condo's Glacier - 4 / 1 / 2
Condo's Palliser - 0 / 1 / 0
Town homes Aspens - 5 / 4 / 1
Townhomes Whispering Pines - 5 / 2 / 3
Townhomes Selkirks - 2 / 0 / 0
Single Family Homes - 2 / 1 / 0
Lots - 2/ 1 / 0

Total properties sold at KHMR
2008 = 40
2009 = 30
2010 = 20
2011 = 13
2012 = 9

Wednesday February 22, 2012

2012-02-22T21:36:00.000-08:00

401 Glacier is now Sold

Monday February 20th 2012

2012-02-20T12:47:00.000-08:00

New Listing:

#304 Mountaineer Lodge is a 1 bedroom with 1 bed lock off Condo with amazing views of the ski hill and Gondola priced at $220,000 +HST

304 Mountaineer

Sunday February 19th, 2012

2012-02-19T11:45:00.000-08:00

WP #9 is now SOLD

We have had more people looking at properties in the last 2 weeks than we have had in the last 6 months, the market is definitely busy.

Showings out of town have included:
2726 GDU, 2458 Kettleston, 1735 Oberg Johnson x 2, 1363 GDU x 2, 615 Habart Lower, 735 Nicholson Rd.

in town include:
527 12th x 2, 503 5th, 507 6th

Ski Hill include:
Once again the under $500k is busy with showings but I have started to show the Selkirks and single family homes 1615 Pw x 2 keeping the price under the $1,000,000 mark but good to see the increase in the Buyers budget.

New listing this week

789 Golden Donald Upper listed at $249,900 is a delightful cabin sitting on 5 acres with fantastic views and crown land surrounding.

789 GDU

Tuesday February 14th 2012

2012-02-14T20:09:00.000-08:00

Team Chambers is very busy with showings and offers, it is a very positive start to 2012.

PRICE REDUCTION 1615 Purcell Woods is now reduced to $695,000 NO HST

1615PW

Recent showings include:
735 Nicholson Frontage Road
1735 Oberg Johnson Road
2454 Kettleston road has seen several showings from a prospective Buyer but no offer coming forward
2029 Birchlands Road also a new listing coming on the market at $339,900 was shown

Another busy weekend at the ski hill with an offer on 44 aspens, negotiations are ongoing, an offer on Glacier Lodge 401 is accepted, with more showings of the 2 bedroom condo's recently, this market seems to very active

My clients have a accepted offer in on 1315 Pine Drive

With the rest of the week set up for Home Inspections and showing this is going to be a very busy week.

Sunday 5th February 2012

2012-02-05T08:35:00.000-08:00

New Listing this week:

1735 Oberg Johnson Road listed at $289,000, a delighful cottage in the middle of the Blaeberry Valley with Rocky Mountain views

1735 Oberg Johnson

#9 Whipering Pines now has an accepted offer

#411 Mountaineer Lodge is now SOLD making this the 5th condo to sell in just over a month.

We had an offer come in on Saturday for 401 Glacier Lodge we are now into negotiations.

Monday 30th January 2012

2012-01-30T21:30:00.000-08:00

It was a very busy weekend for showings, I had 3 clients on Saturday, the first client looked at condos in town and at the hill, most of the units were booked so I could only get into 308 Glacier Lodge and I think this is more what he is looking for.

The second couple looked at houses in town between $230,000 - $400,000, 7 homes in total.

The third client was interested in Trailers and looked at #10 GMHP and #38 Reflection Lake MHP

Once again a busy weekend for skiers at the hill, could not get in to show till Sunday when all these units were empty Mountaineer 103, 303, 309, Glacier 401. The Aspens were also shown.

I have received 2 offers on WP #9 and negotiations are underway.

Aspens #56 is now SOLD and will close at the end of March giving the new owners a couple of weekends to use the unit.

Reduced Listing:

849 Crandall Road has beed reduced down to $499,900 making this an exceptional deal - check out this beautiful property just South of Town

849 Crandall Road

With more showings booked for the week ahead the market is definitely seeing an increase in activity and Team Chambers is much busier then this time last year.

Wednesday January 25th 2012

2012-01-25T13:58:00.000-08:00

Still lots of showings of the 2 bedroom condo's at Kicking Horse and we now have an accepted offer on 411 Mountaineer, if this completes it will make it the 5th Condo to sell in just over a month, Team Chambers being involved in 3 of the sales.

I showed a few properties last weekend including:

1630 Oberg Johnson
849 Crandall Rd.
857 Crandall Rd.

This is my clients first time out looking and they are going back to Calgary to think about the options

I showed 615 Lapp Road yesterday and my clients and have entered into negotiations with the Seller, we will see if we can get together.

New Listing this week is:

1415 Birch Crescent listed at $345,000, a 1430 sq ft 3 bedroom home in the sought after Mount 7 subdivision.

1415 Birch Crescent

I have another busy weekend of showing coming up looks like even the in town market is busy and MUCH busier then last year.

Friday 19th January 2012

2012-01-20T12:46:00.000-08:00

Lots of showings still happening at the ski hill looks like the sale of Kicking Horse to RCR has created lots of interest and few offers most of the showings are 2 bedroom condo's and the 2 bed Aspens.

We now have an accepted offer on #56 Aspens

We could not get together on #44 Aspens top floor unit and it is back on the market.

Anyone wanting to appeal their assessment this year can click on the link below for more info
http://www.assessmentappeal.bc.ca/AboutTheBoard/

Wednesday 18th January 2012

2012-01-18T13:33:00.000-08:00

With almost 20 cm in the last week the ski hill has seen OVER 16 FEET OF SNOW so far this season!!! Temperatures are now sitting at -20c here in Golden.

I was out showing properties on Sunday the first group of people looked at a home on an acreage and will look at more in 2 weeks, I showed trailers in the afternoon and then went up to the ski hill to show the Aspens. Showings are starting to pick up in town as well but still more showings at the hill and even some offers:

#9 Whispering Pines - we could not get together
#44 Aspens - still getting the final signatures
#56 Aspens - still going back and forth but it does look promising, both the Aspens are set to close at the end of March

We have also seen more enquiries on 2 bedroom condos and showings and also enquiries on the only 3 bedroom condo we have left which is 401 Glacier

735 Nicholson frontage was shown and this weekend looks busy with more showings already planned

Tuesday January 10th 2012

2012-01-10T15:25:00.000-08:00

There have been more showings at the ski hill again this weekend, Aspens, 2 & 3 bed condos a few times. Seems like 411 Mountaineer still getting top reviews of all the showings.

We are also now getting interest on a few properties in town properties but no showings, however, I think things will be picking up over the next month.

There were a few people through the open house at 1668 Dogtooth on Saturday.

Recent reduction in price on #54 Aspens (top floor)down $20,500 to $349,000 + HST

54 Aspens

and 625 Habart road reduced by $20,000 to $319,900

625 Habart

I have not had to shovel my driveway this year in town but mid Mountain at Kicking Horse has had close to 15 feet of snow!

2012-01-05T10:20:00.000-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL from Team Chambers

The new Year started off with a flurry of activity, Aspens #44 has been shown twice, with an offer coming forward yet to be accepted. 411 Mountaineer and 310 Palliser were shown, 411 has been shown a few times recently and seems to be the most preferred 2 bed unit in the Mountaineer.

The Open house at 1668 Dogtooth went well there were a few people through showing some interest. There is another Open house this Saturday 7th January from 3-7pm. We have had enquiries on other properties but it has been difficult to show them as the resort has been very busy over the holiday season, now that things are slowing down we will be able to show again.

We showed 904 13th and 507 6th Street and an offer came in on 507, however we could not get together on a price.

2458 Kettleston Road was also shown.

New Listings are:

Proposed Lots 1-5, 736 Kootenay Ridge from $219,900 - $239,900 +HST, these 5 acre + lots just 3km from town are one of a kind, spectacular views of KHMR.

736 Kootenay Ridge

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

2011-12-29T09:12:00.000-08:00

It is official Kicking Horse Mountain Resort now joins Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc.
Here is the press release sent out this morning

KHMR Sale to RCR Complete

This has created a lot of positive energy at the ski hill with talk of a new Hotel and new lifts, we will know more in the new year with announcements from KHMR/RCR

This has increased the showings at the hill including

1592 Golden Ave & 411 Mountaineer also lots of info sheets handed out on WP #9

There will be a OPEN HOUSE Friday night at 1668 Dogtooth Close from 3-7, Come out and see one of the most privately located homes at KHMR.

Saturday 24th December 2011

2011-12-24T13:29:00.000-08:00

Showings at the mountain have started to pick up I showed 2 bedroom condos in the Glacier and Mountaineer, my clients are thinking over the Holidays and will get back to me.

Also showed 1615 PW and #9 Whispering Pines again my clients are thinking about it over the Holidays

Team Chambers would like to wish all clients, past and present, a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy and prosperous 2012.

Saturday, December 17th, 2011

2011-12-17T11:06:00.000-08:00

Reduced Price on 103 (A&B) Mountaineer now priced at $189,900 +HST

103 Mountaineer Lodge

Looking to rent your place out or looking for rentals here are a couple of links to check out.

Rent at Kicking Horse

Rent in and around Golden

Friday 16th December 2011

2011-12-16T07:15:00.000-08:00

ANNOUNCEMENT

Please check out the JUST RELEASED press announcement .......

ballast-nedam-negotiates-sale-of-recreation-resort-in-canada

http://www.kickinghorseresort.com/press-releases.aspx?mode=detail&id=khmr_pending_sale_to_rcr

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

2011-12-15T08:33:00.000-08:00

New listings recently include:

112 Glacier Lodge, KHMR this 2 bed with extra den condo has the largest living area of all the condos in the Glacier and has ski access from your deck listed at $460,000 +HST

112 Glacier

#44 Aspens, KHMR, 2 bedroom town home with extra in floor heat listed at $299,500 +HST

44 Aspens

1528 Quartz Creek, a beautiful view lot in Canyon Ridge listed at $139,000

1528 Quartz

1398 Hartley Road is currently running as a popular public house (Moberly Pub) just North of town listed at $499,900 +HST

Moberly

Showings are still slow in town but now that the hill is open we are seeing a few showings - recently 411 Mountaineer and 1620 Purcell Woods were shown and I have had a few enquiries leading to more showings next week.

Price Reductions
615 Lower Habart Road reduced to $385,000
309 Mountaineer Lodge reduced to $204,900 + HST

December 1st 2011

2011-12-01T21:40:00.000-08:00

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort will be opening EARLY commencing 2/3/4 December they have had over 150+cm of snow up at the Mountain in the last little while, check out the webcams.

webcams

Showings
The lowering of price on 1525 Fir Crescent has produced two showings recently. We attempted to show LS2 but as the weather was so wet, the roads were very icy and this proved impossible.

Reduced listing is 735 Nicholson Road which is now $292,000 735 N

New Listings
628 Lafontaine Road listed at $675,000 a beautiful contemporary home on 5.7 acres close to town, loads of features check this one out.

628 Lafontaine

1636 Purcell Woods listed at $1,290,000 inc HST, 3 bed luxury Mountain Home at KHMR, stunning property, take a look today

1636 Purcell

We have updated and refurbished our website which is now Mac friendly and should be easier to navigate, any comments would be welcome.

And finally..... our daughter Esmay participated in Movember, sporting a delightful green smoothie mustache.... check this out

Tuesday November 15th 2011

2011-11-15T13:59:00.000-08:00

New listing this week is:

1363 Golden Donald Upper Road listed at $595,900 is a beautiful open plan home sitting on over 40 acres of land

1363 GDU

1333 Pine Drive has recently been shown twice.

Here is a conceptual video for those of you who are regularly driving to Calgary from Golden, this is apparently what the unfinished section of road will look like

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_iw2ZwmDEI&feature=youtube

Sunday November 6th 2011

2011-11-06T08:56:00.000-08:00

The snow is yet to arrive in town, the ski hill has seen small quantities, winter is knocking on the door!

Showings recently include:

507 6th and 524 N Station Ave

One of my clients put an offer in on a property listed with Remax and the offer was accepted

New Listings (click on the links for more info)

#9 Whispering Pines listed at $469,900 +HST, 3 bedroom Townhouse, fully furnished ready for the ski season

WP9

1630 Oberg Johnson listed at $284,900 is a beautiful cabin set on 10 acres with amazing views

1630 OBJ

1333 Pine Drive listed at $389,000 a 4 bedroom home with huge backyard and plenty of space to play

1333 Pine Drive

BACK ON THE MARKET 849 Crandall Road now listed at $519,000 a reduction in price of $76,000 - this beautiful home is an ideal ski chalet getaway or perfect full time Mountain Home

849 Crandall

Monday October 31st, 2011

2011-10-31T14:39:00.000-07:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! Team Chambers spent last night carving Pumpkins - check out our cool designs!!

Real Estate Wise we have now SOLD 404 Mountaineer Lodge

There is an accepted offer on #404 Glacier Lodge

Showings

615 Habart Lower Road
625 Habart Road
802 Nicholson Frontage Road

Ski Hill
404, 408, 411, 103 Mountaineer Lodge
308 Glacier Lodge

Monday 17th October 2011

2011-10-17T20:46:00.000-07:00

The air is getting crisp in Golden and the fall colours are spectacular

and real estate seems to be gaining a pulse once again.

Showings recently include 406, 411, 303, 103, 309 Mountaineer with 411 being the top of the list, also 308 GL, these condos were shown twice over the weekend.

We also showed the Chancellor Peak Cabins, such a beautiful day and time of year to show these wonderful cabins - check out this picture of the Kicking Horse River which flows right next to these properties

New Listings this week are:

2627 Golden Donald Upper Road listed at $526,270 is a beautiful home on 20 acres with additional suite ideal for rental or the Mother in Law ! Many Many features - check out this link
2726 GDU

406 Mountaineer is listed at $219,500 +HST - its a buyers market for these Condos at the Ski Hill, buy now before the ski season

406 Mountaineer

2458 Kettleston Road is listed at $795,000 this spectacular property sits on 40 acres with Blaeberry River Frontage, beautiful paddocks ideal for horses, private driveway, check out the link for many more fabulous features

2458 Kettleston

We have seen a back up offer come into play on 404 Mountaineer and 411 Mountaineer is back on the market.

My Clients recently put an offer in on 802 Almberg Road and it was accepted.

Wednesday October 5th 2011

2011-10-05T10:55:00.000-07:00

Team Chambers enjoyed a wonderful hike up to Gorman Lake last weekend, even the rain did not spoil our family day out - the fall colours are beautiful and we had lots of fun, Esmay loved all the inukshuks on the trail.

The real estate market has once again slowed around the Golden Area and just recently in the press we are seeing some "incentives" being presented by sellers to help boost the housing market - check out this link

Article

Price reduction on 901 11th Street, now down to $399,900 - beautiful one of a kind heritage home in the center of Golden complete with wooden railway caboose with addition - definitely worth a look

901 11th

September 25th 2011

2011-09-25T08:21:00.000-07:00

Some early fall sunshine this week in Golden is very welcome.

Showings this week include

554 Day road
645 Habart Lower Road
1966 Campbell Road
411 Mountaineer

SOLD
Team Chambers has put together a deal on 1850 Campbell Road and it is now SOLD
We received a back up offer on 404 Mountaineer and the offer we had on 411 Mountaineer did not complete but we just recieved another offer and it has been accepted and is set to complete in November. Looks like more activity at the ski hill, hope this trend continues as we have some great deals to be had.

New listing this week is 308 Glacier Lodge a 2 bedroom Condo overlooking the Gondola prices at $229,900 including HST

308 GL

Monday 12th September 2011

2011-09-12T10:50:00.000-07:00

There was a flurry of activity this last week with regards to Ski Hill Condos, all the condos were shown at least once or twice, it is a buyers market and it seems like we are seeing a few of those buyers coming out of the closet to buy before the Winter season.

Over the weekend we had an accepted offer on unit 404 in the Mountaineer (3 bed) and another accepted offer on unit 411 in the Mountaineer (2 bed) - NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY !

New App for your smart phone that is free and tells you all the homes that are on MLS for your current local area, zoom in and it will show you all the homes in your current location that are for sale.

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/realtor.ca/id408873309?mt=8

Friday September 9th 2011

2011-09-09T13:07:00.000-07:00

New listing this week is 735 Nicholson Road, a superb 4 bedroom home on a nicely landscaped lot listed at $299,000

735 Nicholson Road

Reduced listings

303 Mountaineer Lodge has been reduced to $199,900 +HST, 2 bedroom valley side condo

303 Mountaineer

802 Nicholson Frontage has been reduced to $314,900, 3 bedroom up, 2 bedroom down family home

802 Nicholson Frontage Road

614 7th Street reduced to $116,000 nice in town lot ready to build on

614 7th Street

Some recent activity on Ski hill condos resulted in 2 offers being put in on 404 Mountaineer Lodge, negotiations are now underway.

Showings recently include:
554 Day Road
303 Palliser Lodge
#38 Mountain Shadows
Lot 2 Mitchell Road

Please click on the link below for the BCREA third quarter housing forecast update going forward into 2012.
Forecast

Wednesday August 29th, 2011

2011-08-31T12:55:00.000-07:00

Here is a great article from the Calgary Herald on the HST

http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Alberta+buyers+axes/5314641/story.html

Showings over the last week
GLCR #401
MTNR #103
MTNR #303
PL #303

554 Day Road x 2 the second showing went very well
1209 11th Ave.

My clients recently had an accepted offer on 1850 Campbell Road.

Friday August 26th, 2011

2011-08-26T14:48:00.000-07:00

HST has been voted out!!! but from what I read it will take 18 months before it is removed so HST is still here for another 18 months!! we will keep everyone updated on progress with this.

Team Chambers is running a test on our listings with the new smart phones QR readers. We will be posting a sign at the top of our Regular signs which says "Scan for more info" and a QR code to a web site with more info on that property and on the other side will have my web site address http://www.century21golden.com/ and a QR code that also takes you directly to my web site on your smart phone, you can download the QR App for free from the App Store.

Here are the QR Codes give it a try with your phone

Tuesday August 23rd 2011

2011-08-22T21:13:00.000-07:00

1669 Dogtooth Close
REDUCED by over $100,000 to $1,177,700

1669 Dogtooth

We did not get together with the offer on 811 Barber road, also 1113 11th Street is back on the Market, So we are getting a few offers but we are not getting to the end zone. Things are quiet at the moment, which is generally what happens at this time of year with holidays coming to a close and the new school year starting. We hope to see some more activity mid September.

August 16th, 2011

2011-08-16T09:17:00.000-07:00

The HST referendum votes closed on August 5th but it will take till the 25th of August to count all the votes, then a report will be put out in November. They say it will be a close vote but I hope we find out what is happening before then.

SHOWINGS have been busy but not many emails

811 Barber shown 3 times
Lafontaine road
Kettleston Road
527 12 th shown twice
1113 11th ave
503 5th
1525 Fir
857 Crandall
849 Crandall
802 Nicholson Frontage Road
1966 Campbell road
554 Day Road shown 3 times
1850 Campbell Road
401 Glacier Lodge shown twice
404 Mountaineer
103 Mountaineer shown twice
303 Palliser Lodge shown twice

An offer has been put in on 811 Barber Road and negotiations are underway.

625 Habart Road has recently been reduced down to $339,900.

625 Habart Road

New listings this week include:

#38 470 Reflection Lake Road listed at $139,900, privately located 1516 sq ft newly renovated home.

#38 470 Reflection Lake Road

1209 11th Avenue listed at $299,900 this is a 4 bedroom home close to downtown and all amenities.

1209 11th Ave

News from the Ski hill is that rentals are up, after talking to BelStar, they are saying that July 2011 has had as many rentals as July 2009 & July 2010 combined and they are running around 40% occupancy and up to 80% occupancy on weekends. Good news !!

Wednesday 3rd August 2011

2011-08-03T22:06:00.000-07:00

The sun is shining in Golden and a really busy August long weekend bought lots folks into town and the Resort.

I showed LS10, LS15 and LS2 Nicholson Creek Road to my clients, they will be coming back out to view more acreages before making any decisions. 554 Day Road was recently shown along with 811 Barber Road.

New Listings

652 Lapp Road is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath rural home on 1.7 acres with a separate revenue cabin listed at $449,000

652 Lapp Road

103 Mountaineer is a 2 bed, 2 bath Condo in the Mountaineer Lodge listed at $219,900 (no HST)

103 Mountaineer

July 26th, 2011

2011-07-25T21:51:00.000-07:00

Things are busy in Golden we are continuing to show lots of properties and the enquiries are picking up more so.

808 10th is now SOLD

1611 Purcell Woods is now SOLD

Recent showings include:
1113 11th (There has been an offer put in)
503 5th Street
849 Crandall Rd
857 Crandall Rd
1830 Campbell Rd

There is now an accepted offer on 808 Oster Road

We have recently reduced the price on 625 Habart Road $369,900 - $359,900
625 Habart

Friday July 15th 2011

2011-07-15T13:24:00.000-07:00

There are accepted offers on 1611 Purcell Woods and also 808 10th Street. Lots of activity this last week via email and phone.

Showings this week include:

615 Habart Road was shown and there is now an offer on the table but as yet not accepted
#96 Kicking Horse Mobile Home Park
507 6th Street
503 5th Street

I have some clients that have put in an offer on 718 11th Street which has now been accepted.

Friday 8th July 2011

2011-07-08T21:11:00.000-07:00

We hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend and Canada Day, things have been picking up on the showing end here in Golden making for a busy week.

Showings include:
615 Habart Lower Road x 3
554 Day Road
645 Habart Lower Road x 2
1966 Campbell Road x 3
2267 Neville Road
811 Barber Road x 3

Single Family Homes at Kicking Horse were also shown
1608 Purcell Woods
1611 Purcell Woods
1615 Purcell Woods
1618 Purcell Woods
1620 Purcell Woods
1636 Purcell Woods
1592 Golden Ave.
1594 Golden Ave.
1589 Columbia Valley View

Some of the Single Family Lots were also shown as the clients are trying to decided between buying or building.

New listings:
1636 Purcell Woods listed at $1,250,000 including HST, beautiful handcrafted square log home with too many features to mention.

1636 Purcell

We do hope that some of this activity will lead to offers in the near future.

June 29th, 2011

2011-06-29T13:49:00.000-07:00

Showings this week include

808 10th which was shown another 2 times, 645 Habart lower Road, 615 Habart Lower Road, 2458 Kettleston Road

Recently Reduced

615 Habart Lower Road reduced $25,000 to $399,900

615 Habart

527 12th Reduced $10,000 to $439,900

527 12th St

Monday June 20th 2011

2011-06-20T14:06:00.000-07:00

New listings this week are:

808 S 10th Street is listed at $274,900 and is a centrally located very nicely finished home with lots of period character features.

808 10th Street

1966 Campbell Road is listed at $389,900 and is a privately positioned chalet with surround mountain views.

1966 Campbell Road

554 Day Subdivision listed at $279,900, nice 2 bedroom plus den home sitting on 1 acre.

554 Day Subdivision

Recent showings include 808 10th Street which has been shown 3 times since being listed on Friday. LS2 10 and 15 were also shown. 503 5th and 1113 11th were shown the clients are going back for a second look at 503 5th.

Monday 13th June 2011

2011-06-13T09:35:00.000-07:00

New Listings this week:

625 Habart Road is listed at $369,900 - this property would make an ideal hobby farm.

625 Habart Road

802 Nicholson Frontage Road is listed at $329,900 - 5 Bedroom property less than 10 mins from town.

802 Nicholson Frontage Road

Showings this week include 645 and 615 Habart, 811 Barber Road and 435 Ottoson Road, my clients have put in an offer on Ottoson Road.

Recent Price Reductions are:
Lot #1 Holmes Deakin Road now reduced down to $98,000, priced very competitively for 1.5 acres.

#56 Aspens reduced to $305,000 +HST, fully furnished, in floor heat, beautiful recreational property.

Lot #2 Kettleston Road is reduced to $349,900 and the remainder Lot at Kettleston Road is reduced to $499,900 both +HST.

Thursday June 2nd 2011

2011-06-02T09:42:00.000-07:00

The market seems to have slowed down again, we are not as busy as we were in April but we are still seeing some activity.

Recent new listings include:

2267 Holmes Deakin Road listed at $469,900 - 80 acres of partially old growth treed property

2267 Holmes Deakin Road

2307 Holmes Deakin Road listed at $239,900 - 10 acres of unspoilt land

2307 Holmes Deakin Road

Thomas Road listed at $249,900 +HST - 24 acres

Thomas Road

LS2 Nicholson Creek Road listed at $243,000 +HST - 30 acres

LS2 Nicholson Creek Road

LS10 and LS15 Nicholson Creek Road listed at $225,000 +HST - 78 acres

LS10 and LS15 Nicholson Creek Road

309 Mountaineer Lodge listed at $224,900 +HST - 2 bedroom condo facing the Valley

309 Mountaineer

811 Barber Road is listed at $399,900 - a beautiful 4 bedroom home nestled in a wooded lot

811 Barber Road

1128 8th Street is now SOLD

Recent showings include:

2267 Neville Road, 80 acres on Neville Road and 2267 Holmes Deakin Road, 507 6th Street, 96 1040 10th Avenue and 404 Mountaineer.

Price Reductions:

1592 Golden Avenue has reduced in price by $105,000 down to $1,095,000 +HST

615 Habart Lower Road has reduced in price by $15,000 down to $424,900

1113 11th Street has reduced in price by $5000 down to $369,900

Here is a recent picture of Boo the Grizzly Bear enjoying a dip in his habitat pool, the refuge is getting ready for their summer season opening on 10th June.

Wednesday May 18th 2011

2011-05-18T14:02:00.000-07:00

Sunshine and Showers here in Golden, beautiful spring weather.

Real Estate news so far this week........

1750 Campbell Road is now SOLD

There is an accepted offer on 1128 8th Street

New Listing up in Selkirk Heights is a lot listed at $129,900, nice building plot in a quiet subdivision ready for your ideas.

Some awesome news for Team Chambers this week.... Wendy recently accepted a part time job offer to become an Interpretive Guide at the Grizzly Bear Refuge up at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, she is very excited to start this job which commences next week - check out this link and come out to see Boo !

http://www.kickinghorseresort.com/mountain/activities/grizzly_bear_refuge-summer.aspx

Saturday 14th May 2011

2011-05-14T10:34:00.000-07:00

BLOG UPDATE

REDUCED IN PRICE - OWNERS MOTIVATED

2267 Neville Road is now listed at $399,900 - Gorgeous views surround this well maintained rural, family home. 3 bedrooms up and spacious 1 bedroom suite down is the perfect mortgage helper. Nicely Landscaped. Yard fenced for kids & dogs situated on a quiet road. Great barn/shop 26 x 32 & horse paddocks all wired & plumbed. Approx. 4 acres cleared, fenced and x fenced, 2 acres treed.

http://www.century21golden.com/homes/m2267.html

Take a look at this one TODAY !

Friday 13th May 2011

2011-05-13T12:30:00.000-07:00

We recently had clients looking for a 20+ acre property with or without home, I showed them Kettleston Road, Thomas Road, Wiseman Road, 80 Acres on Neville Road, 3009 Upper Donald and various others. These clients are reviewing the data I have sent them and they will be getting back to me.

We have 2 new listings this week

1421 Granite Drive is listed at $589,900 a beautiful new build Log home in a popular subdivision

#12 Kicking Horse Road is listed at $198,900 this log cabin is perfectly based for recreational activities

See new Pricing below for Black Bear Drive lots:
Lot 15: 1460 Black Bear Drive $169,900.00
Lot 16: 1472 Black Bear Drive $149,900.00
Lot 17: 1479 Black Bear Drive $179,900.00
Lot 19: 1493 Black Bear Drive $179,900.00
Lot 22: 1519 Black Bear Drive $209,900.00
Lot 24: 1516 Black Bear Drive $189,900.00
Lot 25: 1488 Black Bear Drive $147,900.00
Lot 27: 1476 Black Bear Drive $139,900.00

The Golden Cinema (Kicking Horse Movies) recently unveiled their new 3D Digital Movie experience to a sell out audience, everyone should check it out it is truly awesome and "state of the art" here in our little town, congratulations to Trish and Stuart - check out this link for up to date cinema listings

http://www.kickinghorsemovies.com/

Friday 6th May 2011

2011-05-06T14:49:00.000-07:00

We have 3 new listings this week

1620 Purcell Woods is listed at $1,095,000 +hst - luxurious mountain living at Kicking Horse - enjoy all seasons in this beautiful home

http://www.century21golden.com/homes/mb1620.html

628 Lafontaine Road is listed at $675,000 - So close to town but privately situated this home sits on 5.72 acres has geothermal heat and many more features

http://www.century21golden.com/homes/h628.html

2001 Hwy 95 is a 4.2 acre property listed at $149,900 - priced to sell and just awaiting your ideas

http://www.century21golden.com/homes/o2001.html

Showings this week include: 1332 Selkirk Road and 645 Habart Lower Road.

We spent some time down at the Blaeberry River this week and were delighted to see a herd of Elk roaming around, check out this picture.

Friday 29th April 2011

2011-04-29T14:14:00.000-07:00

We hope everyone had a wonderful Easter Weekend.

Showings this week include:
615 Habart Lower Road, 1402 Birch Cres, 1332 Selkirk Road along with other listings - my clients will be moving to Golden but are still searching for a suitable property.

New Listing this week is 645 Habart Lower Road listed at $336,500, a privately situated 4 bedroom property close to the Columbia River, Wetlands and Trails.

http://www.century21golden.com/homes/c645.html

Back on the Market listing is 2267 Neville Road at the reduced price of $425,700 - scenic surroundings sitting on approx 4 acres, well maintained 3 bedroom house with 1 bedroom suite - TAKE A LOOK TODAY !

http://www.century21golden.com/homes/m2267.html

The Golden Civic Centre refurbishment project is coming along, here is a link to their blog

http://goldenciviccentre.wordpress.com/

Thursday 21st April 2011

2011-04-21T22:44:00.000-07:00

Spring Fever has arrived here in Golden and although the weather remains very chilly we are seeing lots of enquiries, new listings and activity.

We have 2 new listings this week:

1128 8th Street South is a Riverside Condo listed at $319,900, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has superb views of the Kicking Horse River and is centrally located.

http://www.century21golden.com/homes/k1128.html

1601 Golden Avenue listed at $1,599,900 +hst is an opulent mountain home, beautiful open plan living space, large bedrooms, everything you need for a recreational property and more.

http://www.century21golden.com/homes/mtb1601.html

Showings are as follows 503 5th, #7 WP, #'s 21, 52, 54 Aspens, 309 Palliser, 408 Palliser, 303 Palliser.

#8 CCE was also viewed (this property has been dropped $105,100 in price from $345,000 + HST to $239,900 + HST) check this link out, this property is well below assessed value.

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

The offer that was put in on 1113 11th Street South has been accepted and 303 Mountaineer is now SOLD.

Team Chambers would like to wish everyone a wonderful Easter Weekend and we hope the sun shines !

Sunday 17th April 2011

2011-04-17T10:47:00.000-07:00

Showings are picking up and recently shown properties include:

Ski Hill: 1615 Purcell Woods, Whispering Pines #16 and #7 was shown 4 times, Selkirk townhome #11, Glacier Lodge 401 and 109 and in the Mountaineer unit 303 and 408, 309, 303 Palliser Lodge.

In Town: 1113 11th was shown and produced an offer we will see if it is accepted. 302 River point condo's was shown and my client put in an offer and it is now accepted.

New Listings this week include:

2458 Kettleston Road listed at $895,000, this stunning 3 bedroom property on 39.7 acres has a separate 3 bedroom cabin, huge shop with suite above, Blaeberry river frontage, superb surround mountain views, wonderful pastures, excellent location for horses all in a peaceful serene setting.
http://www.century21golden.com/homes/p2458.html

5096 Josef Road listed at $599,900, 118 acres beneath the Rocky Mountains centrally located with easy access to hiking, biking and trails and a perfect base for exploring the nearby national parks.
http://www.century21golden.com/homes/g5096.html

1113 11th Street South listed at 374,900 this is a 3 bedroom family home with an in law suite centrally located in Golden, good income potential.
http://www.century21golden.com/homes/m1113.html

804 N 9th Street listed at $899,900 +HST is a commercial unit
http://www.century21golden.com/homes/sd802.html

also available is 804 N 9th Street $150,000 +HST an extra lot.

Get out to Kicking Horse for a wonderful spring ski with 32cm of fresh snow this last week and more in the forecast, the conditions are perfect - Easter Weekend is the final weekend - ENJOY
http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Kicking-Horse/6day/top

Monday April 11th 2011

2011-04-11T12:20:00.000-07:00

WOW what a crazy few days. We have accepted offers on:

1750 Campbell Road
#16 Whispering Pines
#7 Whispering Pines
1063 King Crescent

My client had put in an offer on a Palliser Unit along with several others but decided to offer on #7 Whispering Pines instead.

Spring fever has definitely arrived - enquiries are up and Team Chambers are busy busy. We have a few more clients tentatively offering on other properties, updates will be posted here soon.

A recent reduction in price of 626 Lower Habart Road from $629,900 down to $599,900 makes this one to definitely check out, please see link, this beautiful property is only 5 mins from town in a quiet subdivision.

http://www.century21golden.com/homes/d626.html

This weekend, Boo, our resident Grizzly Bear made his first appearance, digging himself out of his hibernation den and gladly taking in the fresh spring mountain air. Here is a picture Wendy took of Boo last summer.

Here is a link to the Grizzly Bear Refuge Website, it is well worth a visit http://www.kickinghorseresort.com/mountain/ski-passes/grizzly-bear-refuge_hours_rates-summer.aspx

and you can also check out daily escapades of Boo on Facebook here http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Kicking-Horse-Country-Grizzly-Bear-Society/13742425541

Wednesday April 6th 2011

2011-04-05T21:44:00.000-07:00

It was a beautiful Spring day in Golden on Sunday, the sun was shining and the snow is finally receding in town, the ski hill still has lots of snow though making for a very enjoyable spring ski.

New listings this week:
857 Crandall Road listed at $549,900, this beautifully crafted Log home is privately situated and has a separate shop please see link for more details.

http://www.century21golden.com/homes/l857cran.html

849 Crandall Road listed at $599,900, meticulous home in beautiful setting please see link for more details.

http://www.century21golden.com/homes/b849cran.html

#7 and #16 Whispering Pines were shown again this weekend and looks like there is an offer coming in on #16.

1750 Campbell Road was also shown.

Real Estate enquiries and the market seem to be gathering pace now that spring is arriving, we hope to see some more properties moving very soon.

The Columbia River is now starting to defrost and the wildlife is returning in abundance, including the illusive and camera shy Great Blue Heron which Wendy managed to get a picture of (at last!)

Saturday, April 2, 2011

2011-04-02T09:53:00.000-07:00

Winter is not over yet!!!! we have received 2 cm in town and the hill has had over 35 cm this week making for a great end to the ski season and a record year of snow at Kicking Horse.

With the recent price reduction on 310 Mountaineer to $228,000 + HST we received an offer and we could see it close at the end of April.

http://www.century21golden.com/homes/g310mt.html

Another offer has come in on 1750 Campbell Road but has not been accepted, looks like people are getting that spring fever and we are starting to see the market heat up.

Recent article in the Vancouver Sun Promoting Real Estate sales in Golden and Team Chambers

http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Original+charm+modern+updates+define+Burnaby+home/4505560/story.html

Monday March 28, 2011

2011-03-26T09:15:00.000-07:00

We have 2 New listings this week 615 Lower Habart $439,900 - a very nice spacious family home in the quiet Habart subdivision just 5 minutes South of Golden http://www.century21golden.com/homes/w615.html

#11 2924 Kicking Horse Road $199,900 - a recreational property on the Kicking Horse River, 29km from Golden, ideal base for all your recreational needs. http://www.century21golden.com/homes/pcpc11.html

Recent Showings include: 1332 Selkirk Drive was shown, #7 & #16 Whispering Pines, 204 Glacier Lodge and 303 Mountaineer.

Price reductions include:

#7 Whispering Pines has now been reduced to $399,900 +HST - this property is now listed well below assessed value, sellers are motivated to move this property before the end of this ski season.

309 Palliser reduced by $10,000 to $209,000 +HST for the best priced 1 bedroom on the market.

310 Mountaineer reduced by $36,900 to $228,000 +HST making this by far the best priced 2 bedroom at the Mountain.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

2011-03-22T21:44:00.000-07:00

If you have been thinking about buying a property at Kicking Horse now is the time as we have lots of price changes with motivated Sellers looking to close a deal by the end of the ski season.

#21 Aspens from $320,000 - $300,000 + HST

http://www.century21golden.com/homes/m21aspens.html

404 Glacier Lodge $348,900 to $310,000 + HST

http://www.century21golden.com/homes/mb404gl.html

#401 Glacier Lodge $347,000 to $309,000 + HST

http://www.century21golden.com/homes/e401gl.html

Friday 18th March 2011

2011-03-16T12:56:00.000-07:00

Enquiries are picking up as spring approaches. More interested parties have been looking at #7 Whispering Pines and will be coming back again in a couple of weeks for another viewing. 204 Glacier Lodge and 507 6th Street were also shown this week.

New listing this week is 503 5th Street listed at $339,900 - this revenue potential property has 3 bedrooms up and a 3 bedroom legal suite below with separate entrance - definitely worth a look.

http://www.century21golden.com/homes/h503_5th.html

We have been working on our website recently creating a new look for spring - any comments or recommendations are welcome.

Friday March 11th, 2011

2011-03-10T13:05:00.001-08:00

SNOW SNOW AND MORE SNOW !

28cm of Fresh Snow at the Mountain yesterday but things are warming up in town, spring is in the air.

Recent Price reductions include:

#56 Aspens from $350,000 + HST to $330,000 + HST

#303 Mountaineer from $249,000 + HST to $229,000 + HST

Recent Showings include:

Whispering pines #7 and #16, 901 11th Street was also shown.

Wednesday 9th March 2011

2011-03-09T09:50:00.000-08:00

Please check out this link - Golden was featured on Globaltvbc recently.
http://www.globaltvbc.com/video/index.html?releasePID=AlpwUy_33jWvWe_bDLIQ1NSObV6CBguL

New listing this week is 614 S 7th Street - this in town lot is ready for your ideas, listed at $121,000 - there are plans available for a single family home or duplex.

1116 8th Street was shown this week.

Monday March 7th 2011

2011-03-07T08:59:00.000-08:00

RECENTLY REDUCED TO $629,900

626 Habart Lower Road is a 4 Bedroom Home with a 3 bedroom suite with separate entrance, huge garage and RV parking - located in this quiet subdivision only 5 mins from town and just a stones throw away from the Columbia River and the Wetlands - this property is worth a look.

Please check out the link below for more detailed information
http://www.century21golden.com/homes/d626.html

507 6th Street also reduced to $254,900
http://www.century21golden.com/homes/s507_10th.html

Friday 4th March 2011

2011-03-03T09:09:00.000-08:00

There is no end in sight of the record snow falls this year ! GET OUT AND SKI, however as there is a problem with the Pioneer Chair Lift this weekend at KHMR you may not want to queue, instead how about aquiring one of these........
http://www.grindtv.com/snow/blog/24831/skier+discovers+amazing+new+possibilities+with+personal+jet+pack/

Showings this week include Lots 2,3,4 Forde station Road, Lot #1 Holmes Deakin Road, Lot #2 Barber Road, Lot #4, #5, and Phase 2 of Black Bear Drive, Mcmurdo Road Estates, Lot #1 Mitchell Road

Friday February 25th, 2011

2011-02-20T09:27:00.000-08:00

Temperatures are sitting at -25c here in Golden today, just a little bit chilly !! but beautiful blue skies. Enquiries are starting to come in for Lots and Ski Hill property.

Please ask us about our pocket listings out in the Blaeberry Valley, we have several properties with river frontage, creeks, privacy and unbelievable views attached is a glimpse of one of the properties - contact us for more detailed information.

Please see below two links detailing Kicking Horse's Master Plan, one is the press release and the other is the approved plans document - we do hope that some of these proposals come to fruition sooner rather than later.

http://www.kickinghorseresort.com/KHMRSiteAssets/files/press_releases/2011NRO0002-000148.pdf

http://www.tti.gov.bc.ca/resort_development/docs/approved_plans/KHMR/KHMR-MasterPlan-March2009.pdf

Friday 18th February 2011

2011-02-18T13:33:00.000-08:00

Please read this excellent Article in the Globe and Mail today regarding the proposed Jumbo Resort Development.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/travel/exploring-jumbo/article1913269/page1/

We have one "Back on the market" property this week, 1320 Hwy 95 listed for $289,900, please check the link for more information
http://www.century21golden.com/homes/p1320.html

Alberta Family Day is this Monday 21st February - hopefully it will be a busy weekend up at the Resort.

Wednesday February 16th 2011

2011-02-16T08:41:00.000-08:00

Snow Snow and more Snow - this has got to be one of the best SNOW years for ever. The skiing is, and I say it again!!, AWESOME. In the last week we have had over 85cm of the white fluffy stuff - adding up to over 600cm for the year so far making for a 200cm base at the Ski Hill and more in the forecast. Here is a picture of our daughter Esmay helping out with the endless shoveling, the only downside of all this snow.

Coming back down off our snow cloud!! showings this week include 2267 Neville Road, 2045 Mitchell Road - my client really liked the Neville Road property, we also looked at 1750 Campbell Road and my client is now assessing his options and will be in touch shortly.

Another of my clients has offered on a Riverpointe Condo - negotations are underway.

#54 Aspens has been shown a couple of times and #16 Whispering Pines also.

Recent Reductions

#21 Apsens has been reduced down from $350,000 to $320,000 http://www.century21golden.com/homes/m21aspens.html

1332 Selkirk Drive has been reduced down from $389,000 to $374,000

http://www.century21golden.com/homes/f1332.html

Lot #2 Barber Road has been reduced down from $139,900 to $125,500

http://www.century21golden.com/homes/t811lot2.html

Something exciting for your diaries, we are looking forward to the Golden Film Festival here on March 19th - heres a sneak peak and submissions should be in by 5th March.

http://www.biglines.com/video/golden-bc-film-festival-2011

Friday 11th February 2011

2011-02-09T08:41:00.000-08:00

Last weekend 2267 Neville Road (amongst others) was shown and was the clients favorite property, this property has recently had new flooring in the Kitchen, Living room and Bathroom - check out the new pictures on the link below.

http://www.century21golden.com/homes/m2267.html

My recent showings include: 1525 Fir Crescent, 1332 Selkirk Drive, 1429 Granite Drive, 1405 Granite Drive, 435 Ottoson Road - My clients preference was 1525 Fir Crescent, they are sorting some things out and will let me know how they wish to proceed.

The snow has been falling lots in Golden and the skiing is awesome below is a link to what seems to be the most accurate weather data for Golden and Kicking Horse

http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Kicking-Horse/6day/top

#7 Whispering Pines has been reduced to $429,900 +hst and there is room for negotiation on splitting the hst if applicable

Feburary 4th 2011

2011-02-03T13:00:00.000-08:00

TEAM CHAMBERS - helping make dreams come true ........

Our clients bought a peice of property in late 2009 with the intention of building a beautiful log home - here they are living the dream.

Please check out this link to an article this week in the Globe and Mail about Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Bramble Ski.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/travel/how-to-get-a-pampered-euro-style-ski-experience-on-canadian-slopes/article1892056/page1/

February 2nd 2011

2011-01-23T21:23:00.000-08:00

Temperatures at -24c here in Golden very brisk !

Showings recently include Holmes Deakin Road Lot, Barber Road, Lot #1 & #2 Golden Donald upper road also #96 KHMHP was shown.

At the Ski Hill, Whispering Pines #7 was shown twice and #16 showed was shown 3 times (to the same person) and an offer was put in but was not accepted

I also recently showed the following properties 1615 Purcell Woods 1627 Purcell woods, Selkirk #7 & #11, WP #7, WP #11, WP #16 being their favourite layout of the 3 Whipsering Pines, I will be showing these clients in town properties next week they will then decided if they want to be at the ski hill or in town.

Price reductions:

411 Mountaineer Reduced from $289,000 + HST to $269,000 + HST

303 Mountaineer Reduced from $279,000 + HST to $249,000 + HST

January 21st 2011

2011-01-19T11:15:00.000-08:00

Showings included lots this weekend out in the Blaeberry and Holmes Deakin Road, Lots 1 and 2 Upper Golden Donald, Lot #4 Black Bear Drive and Lot #1 Mitchell Road, we walked into the first lot but with waist deep snow we decided not to do that again !! #54 Aspens at KHMR was also shown.

Yesterday I showed 1525 Fir Crescent, 965 Oster Road, 1405 Granite Drive and 527 12th Street.

New listings this week include:

#16 Whispering Pines listed at $429,900 +HST - 1233 sq ft 3 bedroom town house, ski to your door

965 Oster Road listed at $599,900 - opulent living close to town and with amazing views of the ski hill and mountains set in 3.7 acres of private land.

401 Glacier Lodge is listed at $347,000 +HST - Valley Views from this corner unit

A Price Reduction on 404 Mountaineer Lodge, this unit is now listed at $299,900, this is the best priced 3 bedroomed Condo Unit at the Mountain

http://www.century21golden.com/homes/404mt.html

901 11th Street has been reduced to $499,900

http://www.century21golden.com/homes/s901.html

532 Anderson Road has been reduced to $627,000

http://www.century21golden.com/homes/z532.html

Getting out Skiing lots, this is the best snow to be had for a long time at Kicking Horse - Wednesday was especially good, very quiet at the mountain so having the whole terrain virtually to ourselves was awesome.

January 15th, 2011

2011-01-15T08:03:00.000-08:00

The Snow has finally let up some, 4 hours of Skiing Awesome, 4 hours of shoveling driveway not so Awesome. We have received 15cm in the past 12 hrs, 32 in the past 24 and 61 in last 48. Golden has not see this much snow in 40 years, and as you can see in this picture of me shoveling snow (40 years ago!!) we had over 6ft snow banks.

Winter of

1971-1972

Now back to the Real Estate....

SOLD we have a firm and binding contract on 1596 Golden Ave. this will be the second house Team Chambers has sold at the ski hill this season. We are hoping that the record breaking snow fall brings more buyers to the market.

I have shown a few trailers this week and trailers with land but the only other showings are at the Mountain!!

There was an offer put in on 1669 Dogtooth Trail that included a 3 bedroom condo trade but was not accepted.

January 12th 2011

2011-01-12T14:11:00.000-08:00

There are big flakes of snow falling in Golden and more to come! it was -21c at the top of the Mountain recently so a bit chilly but a beautiful bluebird ski day as you can see from these pictures !

No.7 Whispering Pines was shown 3 times this weekend - we hope to see something come from this in the near future. I also tried to show condos but they were all booked due to new snow and it looks like they are going to be booked solid for the next couple of weeks if we get the predicted 60cm at the resort. #96 1040 10th Avenue was also shown.

#54 Aspens has been reduced to $379,500 and we have 1 new listing this week which is 1201 10th Avenue, a beautiful 1900's heritage home centrally located and with scope for development, this is listed at $319,900, check out the link below.

http://www.century21golden.com/homes/s1201.html.century21golden.com/homes/s1201.html

January 7th, 2011

2011-01-06T21:01:00.001-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES
The snow is coming down in Golden, not as much as first forecast but still 25cm + at the hill which makes for some good skiing and the dogs of course love it.

Showings are starting to pick up:

In Golden 1750 Campbell Road, 4458 Graham Road, and single family lots have been shown

At the Hill Whispering Pines #7 was shown

This weekend we are seeing a few people coming out to look at Condo's and Town Homes.

Back on the Market and Reduced:

2267 Neville Road is now listed at the reduced price of $435,000, the sellers are motivated, this property is definitely worth a look

http://www.century21golden.com/homes/m2267.html

December 29th, 2010

2010-12-26T16:58:00.000-08:00

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

2010-12-16T20:56:00.000-08:00

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

2010-12-08T09:44:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-25T10:06:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-16T09:06:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-12T08:29:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-04T20:50:00.000-07:00

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

2010-11-01T09:07:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-27T14:11:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-19T09:23:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-16T07:50:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-15T10:42:00.001-07:00

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

2010-10-07T20:52:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-29T10:26:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-24T10:53:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-22T12:15:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-15T10:17:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-08T21:20:00.000-07:00

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

2010-08-31T20:59:00.000-07:00

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

2010-08-23T16:10:00.000-07:00

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

2010-08-15T19:41:00.000-07:00

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

2010-08-05T21:01:00.001-07:00

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

2010-08-03T21:15:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-26T21:14:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-18T20:20:00.000-07:00

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

July 9th 2010

2010-07-09T08:17:00.000-07:00

The sun is shining here in Golden and temperatures are in the 30's (90f) - beautiful. We just returned from a 4 day road trip to Vancouver and the USA, lovely to get some downtime, see family and watch the sunset over the ocean.

Latest happenings in the real estate world are showings up at the Ski Hill, the Whispering Pines units were shown, the clients liked the units and are going to think more about things. 507 6th Street was shown 3 times.
New Listings this week:

2495 Hwy 95 listed at $419,900 - a 4 bedroom home sitting on 15 acres.

901 11th Street listed at $549,900, a beautiful heritage home in the town of Golden, lots of potential for a B and B business - this one is worth a look.

Recently reduced in price is 1713 Oberg Johnson Road now listed at $229,900.
Things have been a little slower but we are starting to see some showings and enquiries coming in again.