New Listing on Sunview Dr. $619,000.00 REDUCED 599,900.00

This is not my listing as it is one of my personally owned rental houses.

Fantastic family home is spacious and bright, featuring vaulted ceilings and beautiful views. 3 bedroom plus huge office (could be fourth bedroom) in the main house, PLUS a separate one bedroom in-law suite on the main floor, with own entrance. Large fully fenced yard has lots of usable space, as well as lots of extra parking for RV'S, boats and toys! New roof 2013 and H/W Tank 2013. Tenant up in process of moving out, tenant down is aware of needing to move but would be happy to stay please call Jolene RE/MAX at 250-718-3939

New Listing in West Kelowna.

Just hit the market in West Kelowna!! This home has a gorgeous view of the lake, mission hill winery and mountains. Nicely maintained with 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom plus den home. With an updated bright in-law suite in the basement. Over-sized deck, tile and laminate flooring, with 2 separate laundry's. Great yard with fruit trees, workshop and more!

Welcome to 3329 Gates Road, West Kelowna

If you are looking for a great family home in nice area, priced around the $400, than look no further. This renovated 4 bedroom, 2 bath home has a huge family room that is currently being used as a bedroom. Covered Carport and 2 Car Garage/Shop with Wood Stove is perfect for your hobbies & Toys. Lots of room for your dog to run in the fully fenced yard. Nothing needs to be done, just move in. Call Steve Higgins RE/MAX Kelowna 250-864-7893 for viewing.

New Listing Mobile Home in West Kelowna $24,000.00

Great Price to Own Your Own Home! Lots of extra room and 2 Sheds. 2 Beds plus a Family Room/Den. Ready for your touch. Walk to the Lake. Bus nearby. No Pets or Rentals. 55+ Park. Pad rental $459.28. Electrical was completed in July. With a view of Mission Hill Winery. Home is vacant.

Park Owner wants this home sold pronto!  Room Measurements approximate. Measure if important.

Call Steve Higgins RE/MAX Kelowna 250-864-7893

West Kelowna reduced to $635,000.00

Breath Taking Panoramic Lake Views from this custom built, mint condition home has 3 bedrooms up with a 2 bedroom Suite. Incredible Covered Deck perfect for entertaining and summer barbecues. Watching the activity on the lake is like being in the Caribbean. 6 Wineries within walking distance. Nearby Boat Launches. Live the Okanagan Dream Today.  Call Steve Higgins 250-864-7893 for personal viewing.

~The Views are Amazing~

Breath Taking Panoramic Lake Views from this custom built, mint condition home has 3 bedrooms up with a 2 bedroom Suite. Incredible Covered Deck perfect for entertaining and summer barbecues. Watching the activity on the lake is like being in the Caribbean. 6 Wineries within walking distance. Nearby Boat Launches. Live the Okanagan Dream Today.  Call Steve Higgins 250-864-7893 for personal viewing.

Wildfire Season

Learn to prepare for wildfire season as it will soon be upon us. West Kelowna residents can get information on preparing for the wildfire season at a pair of open houses this weekend.

West Kelowna Fire Rescue will hold the wildfire prevention open house on Saturday April 27th from 1-3 pm at the Rose Valley fire hall 1805 Westlake Rd. and again on Sunday April 28 at the Glenrosa hall 3399 Gates Rd. from 1-3pm.

Fire prevention personnel will provide information and answer any questions you may have. It is good information to have.

Wendy's DreamLift Day

Today January 30th 2013 is Wendy's 19th annual DreamLift Day. I bet you are wondering what is DreamLift day, it is a day to raise money for a special needs flight for children to attend Disneyland for a day in December. From 6 am to closing, the nine Wendy's restaurants in the Southern Interior will donate all of the net proceeds from today's sales, plus staffs, managements and owners wages to the Sunshine Foundation of Canada. Last year's Wendy's DreamLift day raised $114,276. 

If you know a child that would qualify, go to their website www.sunshine.ca click on Dream and you can refer a child that is challenged by severe physical disabilities or a life threatening illness.
I'll be heading to Wendy's for dinner tonight hope to see you there!

Help the Burn Fund

By chipping your Christmas tree. There will several location in the Okanagan where the firefighters will be chipping Christmas trees on January 5th and 6th to raise money for the B.C. Firefighters Burn Fund. Chipping of the Christmas trees will be done from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kelowna Fire Department stations on 2255 Enterprise Way or 619 DeHart Road and at the West Kelowna Home Depot 3550 Carrington Road.

Donations to the burn fund will be accepted at all locations. Great way to get rid of your Christmas tree and help the firefighters burn fund at the same time!

How's the Market

Last month we asked the question…Is the market
taking a pause?... following Septembers sales numbers
dropping 19% in comparison to the previous year.
We are pleased to report a respectable showing of
MLS® unit sales for the month of October, down only
slightly, 1.12%, with 266 residential properties trading
hands in comparison to 269 in October of 2011 as
reported by OMREB.
Other noteworthy results include Westbank First
Nations Residential sales up 400% last month and
39.13% YTD. Apartment and Townhome unit sales
are up 10.54% and 10.73% YTD, respectively.
Year To Date, acreage unit sales are up 28.57%. Lot
unit sales up 23.31%, Westbank First Nations lot sales
are up 200%, total lot unit sales are up 100% and the
sale of Commercial Land units are also up 400%.
These results reveal increased consumer confidence
locally.
The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB)
is on track to post its best year for MLS® residential
sales since 2009. Home sales are expected to finish the
year up over last year. Currently total residential sales
are up 7.20% year to date.
“Recovery in consumer demand is being bolstered by
improved affordability, resulting from lower unit
prices and persistently low mortgage interest rates.
Market conditions in the OMREB area continue to
favour home buyers. However, the inventory of homes
for sale has trended lower in recent months as new
listings activity slowed.” Reports BCREA.
Currently, listing inventory is down 3.21% year to
date. The reduction in new inventory will help our
market return to a more balanced market in 2013 as
unabsorbed inventory will be reduced.
The BC Real Estate Association forecasts that the
average residential sale price is to remain relatively
unchanged this year and increase just under 2% in
2013. The Residential Average Sales Price year to
date is $400,464 down 1.12% over last year.
Home market values depend on a variety of factors
such as location, inventory, condition and competition.
We invite you to contact our office to receive your
complimentary market evaluation.
Courtesy of
Deborah Moore
Managing Broker
RE/MAX Kelowna

Kelowna the City that keeps on Giving

One of the things I really like about Kelowna is it is small city with a big heart! People here just seem to give no matter what the charity or cause is.

On November 4th more than 25 runners took part in a 100 kilometer (62 miles) relay from West Kelowna to Enderby. This was the 8th Annual Great Big Run for Africa raising funds for Partners In the Horn of Africa, they raised more than $20,000. The funds will go to support women and families in Ethiopia allowing them to start micro-businesses in their villages, which will create a sustainable future for these families and the communities where they live. The $20,000 is enough to support more than 200 women and their families to start their own micro-businesses, feed their families and change their lives forever.

Upgrade planned for Rose Valley Trails

Great news for hikers! A major trail upgrading project is planned for this fall and coming spring in Rose Valley Regional Park. The eight kilometres of trails in the three large looped sections will be upgraded and levelled. Markers and trail maps are being installed along with tank type restrooms that are being constructed. Hazardous trees are being removed. The above view from one of the trails in Rose Valley Regional Park.

Free Music in West Kelowna

West Kelowna is having free outdoor music every Friday night from 7 to 9 pm until the end of August at Memorial Park. This week it is Robert Fine and the Dreamland Band, next week it will be Daisy and the Sparrow. With other groups to follow such as Cod Gone Wild, Moni Funk and the Groove Machine, Scissor Kick and Jimmy Leguiloux.

You can find a full listing of who plays when by going to districtofwestkelowna.ca