PMurphy on July 25th, 2009

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PMurphy on July 25th, 2009

LOTS IN SUMMERLAND
There are “lots of lots” for sale in Summerland, and not many solds:
5 mls sales in Summerland 2009, 2 in the new Trout Creek subdivision sold to the same family represented by REMAX, one in Jewel Place (originally marketed by REMAX) and one waterfront lot for $965,000!
Those 5 sales pale in comparison to [...]

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PMurphy on July 19th, 2009

Perspective…Hot dry weather, beatiful and classic Okanagan summer heat has produced (again) a byproduct that is extremely dangerous…obviously tinder dry conditions all around us.
No announcement yet how these are starting, but we all need to come to grips with the danger and NOT PARTICIPATE IN RISK SCENARIOS! No smoking out there…no campfires…no [...]

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PMurphy on July 16th, 2009

SUMMERLAND MARKET OVERVIEW
29 reported MLS sales last 30 days
2 under $100,000
3 from $100,000 to $200,000
8 from $200,000 to $300,000
7 from $300,000 to $400,000
6 from $400,000 to $500,000
1 at $590,000
1 at $750,000
1 at 865,000
Active listings in Summerland 274
64 newly listed in last 30 days
Listings priced less than $250,000 in Summerland consist of lots, adult restricted condos [...]

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Continue reading about New home construction rose for a second straight month in June, in what analysts say is another sign that the worst may be over for the Canadian housing market.

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Continue reading about Canadian housing markets continue to bounce back, with sales rising sharply in the second quarter, the Canadian Real Estate Association said Tuesday.

PMurphy on July 14th, 2009

Edmonton, July 3, 2009: At the mid-point of the year, the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton is confident that the local real estate market has regained stability. The 9,741 sales of residential properties sold through the Multiple Listing Service® in the first six months surpassed the six month year-to-date figure for last year (9,567) and residential [...]

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New BC Survey Suggests Real Estate Purchase Confidence Improving
Vancouver, BC – July 15, 2009. A new survey of BC homeowners and renters on housing affordability and green housing issues suggests consumer confidence concerning real estate purchases may be improving.
Sponsored by the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA), the May 2009 Mustel Group survey tracked several [...]

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are apparently ongoing all day long, a great place to hit for treats and sweets…I can vouch for dat! During our dawn to dusk open house event, they supplied bite size cheese cakes for visitors and guests…wow, I am still working those off, they are so easy to eat when cut to that size! [...]

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PMurphy on July 11th, 2009

This excellent Okanagan opportunity finally comes available just as the economic downturn comes to an end! This is the chance to raise your family and earn a living. This 2.5 acre property comes with a beautiful home and swimming pool . Includes Robert’s Fruit Stand on Highway 97.
MLS® - $1,500,000  - Call Patrick for more info [...]

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This is the kind of event that is helping Summerland get much needed exposure. So many people are thrilled to discover what we have here, and an event of this calibre is a positive opportunity to showcase the vibrant agricultural benefits that Summerland lifestyle offers.
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PMurphy on July 7th, 2009

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as I see a ton of individual Realtor bus bench and bus shelter ads promoting themselves…often side by side with another “face”…no real reason to call them, just a “name recognition” kind of thing. Meanwhile, there are plenty of sold signs in quiet, quality residential areas, seeming to outnumber the for sale signs. [...]

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PMurphy on July 2nd, 2009

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