Shuswap Lake front Property For Sale $1,950,000

Welcome to Serenity on The Shuswap… Enjoy 100 Feet of Frontage complete with your own private dock large enough for tying off 4 power boats and designed for a 35 foot Cabin Cruiser… the brand new dock is professionally constructed of log and cedar, is 55 feet long and 15 feet wide… enjoy a sun-up breakfast in the early morning sun on the dock… early morning shade and sun-worshipping all day long on the main 20x30 foot cedar deck. Evenings are a special time to watch the sun go down from this deck while the kids are roasting marshmallows on the beach front fire-pit! 

                                   Shuswap Lake Front Real Estate - B.C.

Putting your boat in and out of the boat house couldn’t be easier…

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1. Failing to have your real estate agent provide detailed market analysis on your home’s value.

2. Failing to get a building inspection on the residence you are purchasing.

3. Neglecting to have a full staked survey on the property you are purchasing.

4. Making a low ball offer and discouraging the seller from negotiating with you.

5. Failing to get pre-qualified for a loan prior to making the offer to purchase.

6. Not allowing enough time to complete all of the necessary building and title examinations and inspections.

7. Neglecting to work with buyer’s agent.

8. Purchasing a for sale by owner (FSBO) or other real estate without the use of a real estate professional and attorney.

9. Purchasing a parcel of real estate without obtaining title…

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The Calgary Real Estate Board's MLS System recently went through a little upgrade. Calgary Realtors can now upload up to 20 images of properties for people to view. This is twice the number of images that was allowed before they made the "upgrade".

According to the National Association of Realtor's Buyer & Seller Survey, over 87% of buyers start their search on the Internet and I think the Calgary Real Estate Board did home buyer & sellers a big favor by allowing more images of properties. This will allow buyers to see more of the property that may be of interest and sellers can showcase special features even better than before.

Home owners that are looking to sell, should hire agents that use professional photography & virtual tours as good photography…

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The City of Calgary have mailed out the 2009 property assessments to Calgary home owners on January 2nd, 2009. The city says 33% of the property owners will see an increase in their property assessments over their 2008 assessment.

The average assessed price of a single family home in 2009 is $427,500, down from $447,500 in 2008. Condominiums are also down to $278,500 from $291,500 in 2008.  The city base these assessments on the Calgary Real Estate numbers from July 1st, 2008. Assessments reflect the market value of similar properties in neighbourhoods.  Search for your property assessment online here

Calgary home owners have until February 2nd, 2009 to review their notices. If there are any discrepancies, home owners can appeal their assessments with…

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I thought I would share a story that was printed in the Calgary Sun on Oct 16, 2008. According to this story they are hinting that the Calgary Real Estate market will return to a Sellers' Market.

"Sellers' Market Returning"

By Markus Ermisch, Sun Media

 After hovering in buyers' territory for much of this summer, home re-sale markets in Alberta's two largest cities are on the verge of slipping back to a sellers' market, thanks to pronounced drops in new listings.

New listings in Calgary fell 11.7% to 4,709 units in September compared to one year ago, whereas in Edmonton, new listings sank 19.8% to 3,142 units, says data released yesterday by the Canadian Real Estate Association. Meanwhile, sales rose 3.7% to 2,006 units in Calgary in September, and… Read Full Post

Calgary Real Estate market continues to show sings of slowing down in the new home sector. New housing starts in Metro Calgary has dropped by 19.1% in July 2008 when comparing to July 2007. There were 431 foundations poured for single family homes in the Calgary area, compared to 800 in July 2007. That is a difference of 46.1%. There was however a 57% increase in multiple family starts from 284 in July 2007 to 446 units in July 2008.

The Decrease in new home starts can be a direct result of the increased competition of re-sale homes and a decrease in migration to Calgary. With a total of 13,253 Active Listings on the Calgary MLS, there is stiff competition and a great selection of homes for sale. However, our Active Listing inventory has been dropping for…

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Just Listed this prime investment opportunity. Located near the CrossIron Mills Shopping Centre & Wagon Wheel Business Park. On the Corner of HWY #566 & Range Road 290

261238 Range Road 290  MLS# C3340715

PRICE $1,890,000

Incredible future development potential with this 16.56 Acre parcel of land that has over 400 meters of frontage on Balzac Road (HWY #566) and 168 meters of frontage to Range Road 290. This property is included in the proposed expansion of the East Balzac Industrial Development (Buyer to verify with M.D. Of Rocky View) The house on this property is a Bi-Level with over 3400 sqft of developed space. Main floor consists of an open concept kitchen with breakfast nook & access to a deck with glass railing. Living room with fireplace,…

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Since it is a buyer’s real estate market in Calgary and with over 15,000 active listings, sellers need to make the 1st impression count and here are 5 simple ways to make your house sellable. Remember when you found your current home? You walked in and got the feeling it was a great fit for you and your family. Now that you’re selling your house, you need to make that same impression on the next potential buyer. Here’s how to do it. 1) Clean and de-clutter Make sure your kitchen, bathrooms, and floors sparkle. Use old fashioned elbow grease or call in professional cleaners to get the job done. Can you walk into your walk-in closet? Does your car barely fit into your garage? Start packing early and put your seasonal and personal things into storage.… Read Full Post