Your Okanagan Life

GO VEES GO, and a bottle of fine Summerland Wine is up for grabs…

PMurphy — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:56:41 +0000

Subsequent to the VEES record tying win, Patrick Murphy, Broker Owner of RE/MAX Orchard Country, has issued a friendly challenge to RE/MAX Nyda Realty in Chilliwack:

A bottle of fine SUMMERLAND wine is payable IF the VEES do not break the BCHL record for wins at Tuesday’s game in Chilliwack!

How will the Realtors at RE/MAX Chilliwack respond to this friendly challenge?

Patrick Murphy 250 486 2529

Re/Max Orchard Country

patrickmurphy@remax.net

The Chilliwack office can choose a fine Summerland wine from Summergate Winery, Dirty Laundry Vineyards or Sumac Ridge Estate Winery…IF the VEES do not break the record on Tuesday night!

Well, now you’ve hurt my feelings…I always thot this was a SMALL town…

PMurphy — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:07:33 +0000

But, alas, in a travel article appearing in a Great Britain writing, here’s what they say:

“In the tiny town of Summerland, population 11,000, I am sent zig-zagging from a winery to an orchard for apple picking, followed by a sampling of mead at a local beekeeper’s”

hmmpphh TINY town of Summerland…well, maybe I will just call your country “mediocre” Britain and see how that goes over! JK, thanks for the mention, we appreciate it a lot! Beautiful pictures, too, by the way!

Come cheer on the VEES Friday night possible win #29! When we comitted to work with the VEES and

PMurphy — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:52:50 +0000

SOEC just before the young stars tourney back in Sept 2011, we had no idea this team would become the NATIONAL NEWS ITEM it has! So pleased to be a part of this as one of the advertising supporters. Our RE/MAX SUMMERLAND NIGHT WITH THE VEES was a huge hit, and we are following it up with a fundraising effort with Summerland Middle School coming soon. But meantime…DO NOT miss this Friday’s game at SOEC, its will be the biggest crowd of the season, I’m sure, and it’s gonna be a LOT of fun…come out and enjoy the night. Hope to see you there.

PATRICK MURPHY 250 486 2529

patrickmurphy@remax.net

21 Second Okanagan market comment

PMurphy — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:00:47 +0000

Only 35 new listings came on Summerland MLS last 31 days, BUT…only 9 of those are “new” sellers, the rest are re listed properties that did not sell and are back on market (same sellers as before) AND only 1 of the new listings is a FORECLOSURE, however…the MOST TELLING STATISTIC is that of the total 35 new listings the last 31 days…there were FOUR THAT SOLD in less than 30 days…this represents a shift in market to displaying that there are ready, willing and able buyers who WILL act promptly when the right product (at the right price) comes forth…very good news for the serious sellers in this market. And, in closing: under the category of “don’t getcherself excited”…but, this was the best January for sales in about the last FOUR YEARS!

Patrick Murphy 250 486 2529 patrickmurphy@remax.net

PS For the smart alec’s in the crowd, the 21 seconds refers to YOUR TIME TO READ THIS, not how long it took me to put it together! Thanks for having a look.

Hello Feb 2012, come on in, we know you’re gonna build positives onto what was an encouraging January!

PMurphy — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:25:00 +0000

What a start to 2012 here in Summerland…some very encouraging things, not the least of which is….look out everyone: CHANGE is happening! I mentioned to my wife on Tuesday morning, how things are different, and recognized that’s REAL GOOD because that means things are changing!

As one of my clients (WHO INVESTED IN SUMMERLAND JUST THIS LAST 30 DAYS) said “Well, it can’t get any worse around here”. Very wise statement (hope he’s right, and I do believe he is). Readers, when things can’t get any worse, that means the risk is ALL WRUNG OUT OF THIS MARKET…

More on this, right now, I have to go attend a meeting with some very positive proactive business people…BTW its 7:15 am. Beleive, me, good things ARE happening in Summerland.

Patrick Murphy 250 486 2529

patrickmurphy@remax.net

UPDATE: For a couple other postive updates here:

#3 15419 Lakeshore Dr, DOCK your boat here for just over a million, child friendly private beach

PMurphy — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:41:48 +0000

Waterfront in the Okanagan brings beautiful quality of life for the family. This opportunity at a quality built home in this location provides excellent value at just over a million! And you park your boat right there! The home has all the amenities you would expect, hot tub, outdoor living plus lots of room for all your guests!

This particular development is perfectly located for a short drive into town but is quietly away from it all if you prefer to just enjoy the boating lifestyle in this quiet small town.

The home is easy to view with short notice, and we can discreetly help you view inside with little fanfare. Summerland is a small town where you can go un noticed all summer long and this home with its own boat dock area provides all the waterfront benefits but at a very reasonable price.

Call for viewing 250 486 2529 direct line text or call Patrick right now.

DON’T JUST SIT THERE! These are REAL life pictures of YOUR real life opportunity to own a top quality built home in a superb development on Okanagan Lake in a safe, quiet little town! Summerland offers EVERYTHING your kids will remember enjoying every summer!

Its a short, safe bike ride to public beaches…if the kids don’t want to stay at their OWN private beach here! They can buy an ice cream cone just up the way…there’s a little family playground just down the road with a water park and even a doggy park for pets. This is the lifestyle to enjoy over the coming years…summer fun in this quality home.

For more info (a tongue in cheek commentary) on the small town lifestyle Summerland has to offer, click this:

http://www.youroklife.com/love-summerland-recreation-beaches/

To book a viewing inside this home, you can text or call 250 486 2529

I will be pleased to hear from you and look forward to showing you through this opportunity. It’s just such a rare chance to own a like new home with this kind of lifestyle lakefront living at anywhere near this price.

patrickmurphy@remax.net

Thank you for your interest, I look forward to answering all questions you may have, including everything from the low cost yearly strata fees to details on the quality finishing here.

Summerland’s most spectacular Lake views: $674,900 rancher with finished basement NO HST

PMurphy — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:26:58 +0000

Come see what the Okanagan has to offer… this is one great offering right here in the brilliant small town of Summerland…

Such spectacular lake views on this level entry rancher with walk out basement that is roughed in for unauthorized suite accomodation. This basement area definitely has the nicest lake view of any basement in town! Separate entrance is perfect for privacy and space. The house itself is in excellent condition and shows like a dream… but wake up! Its all real! To sit on this private deck watching the Okanagan moon rise over the Naramata Bench all summer and into lazy long warm fall days is a real treat!

The location of this property is really handy as its so close to downtown shops and amenities, but also, quick access to the highway and only about 12 minutes to downtown Penticton shopping as well! And yet, being so close to everything, the most striking aspect, maybe even moreso than the views, is the quietness of this area! You do not hear the highway noise, and this is basically overlooking a quiet Summerland country road.

Level walks along orchards and vineyards bring this location alive in the spring, summer evenings and the fall colors are spectacular! And you don’t even need to think about cars on this quiet road as you stroll along, more likely to encounter quails and pheasants than any vehicles!

Patrick Murphy

250 486 2529

RE/MAX ORCHARD COUNTRY

10124 Main St Summerland

patrickmurphy@remax.net

PS The size of this lot offers plenty of room for RV also, and what a wonderful side area to set up for a private hot tub, too! Sit and watch the sailboat races…

Or you can go for a hike in the nearby hillsides, there really are some spectacular walking trails, and hiking for the more adventurous as well.

Near by lakes that are much less well known (and therefore used) offer many options for your recreation desires. For example, a 15 minute drive takes you to Garnett Lake, where there is canoeing, and some pretty good trout fishing as well.

In the spring, to take a walk along the orchards in bloom is incredible, and as weather warms, and the harvest nears, well, you can just smell the aroma in the air of all the bounty the area offers the local orchardists…spectacular bike rides for all the senses…especially if you finish up at one of the many wineries of Summerland Bottleneck Drive…

Patrick Murphy 250 486 2529

Lake view, private, half acre (almost) building lot for $217,500 Jewell Place

PMurphy — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:08:50 +0000

Jewell Place is in such a great Summerland Location…you get the peace and quiet of Summerland (Summerland is “what the Okanagan used to be”), but the highway is literally one minute away for quick access out to REALITY…if that’s what you want!

If you want some specific, detailed photos that show close up lay of the land, click this facebook photo album:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1019858934354.2003900.1161586163&type=3

But I can tell you, I have sold Real Estate in 3 different provinces in each of the last FOUR DECADES…and so I know well, the appeal of moonlight shimmering off Okanagan Lake while you sit & sip and visit with friends or family listening to the crickets out the back.

That’s what happens here…and you do not even need to build right away…just own this lot and sit on it till you’re ready!

- Build when you want, no builder restrictions

- No risk of view loss due to other construction

- Upscale neighbourhood of new quality controlled home construction!

- Condusive to building walk out rancher

Contact Patrick 250 486 2529 for full details of this lakeview lot…NO HST is payable because this is a re-sale from original purchaser.

Lot 14, 126 Jewell place Feature Sheet 2

Thank you for giving this a look, I hope the information and answers are as helpful to you as they have been to many others over the years.
patrickmurphy@remax.net

250 486 2529

For more info on just what this small town has to offer, click this and check back often to get a sense of just what this small town is like:

http://www.youroklife.com/garnet-valley-gang/

And if you actually do wonder about real crimes in this small town, click:

http://www.youroklife.com/summerland-crime-report/

Helping you find your best real estate answers in this market!

Patrick Murphy 250 486 2529

Realtor, RE/MAX Orchard Country

10124 Main Street Summerland

or you can call the world’s ONLY Real Estate Palendrome # toll free (same forward as backward)

1888-494-8881

Isn’t that something! Only Real Estate office ANYWHERE in the world with a palendrome for a phone number! Now, call it and make an offer on this half acre private lakeview lot! You’ll always be glad you did.

The road from Jewell Place meanders along orchards that come alive each spring…and roads that lead to world class wineries, too! There’s so many recreation options here in the small town of Summerland, including boating, skiing, hiking, mountain biking and all kinds of high mountain lakes as well. Patrick 250 486 2529

Thank you for having a look, I invite you to use my services to find the information you need to make solid a decision as you buy or sell. Iwelcome the opportunity to work with you personally. I am always on 250 486 2529 for phone or text, or e-mail patrickmurphy@remax.net

Thank you!

Mobile Home Living in Summerland, $47,500 in a perfect setting, well run neighbourhood

PMurphy — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:08:50 +0000

and this home is a real gem with its neat and tidy decor…not to mention the deck and storage room as well! Move fast on this one, it shows great and is priced aggressively for quick sale (for personal reasons)…

All the appliances can stay, and you WILL love these window treatments that bring the home alive…especially with the sunny outlook and since we’re located right at the quiet end of a very quiet park, well, privacy like this is just unheard of for any other mobile home living option you may have considered in the past!

Easy to view with short notice if you want in for a look, I wll get you in for a look!

Patrick Murphy 250 486 2529

patrickmurphy@remax.net

click this if you are not quite sure you want to call me:

http://www.youroklife.com/summerland-real-estate-viewing-instructions-what-to-do-if-you-want-to-have-a-look-at-a-place-for-sale/

Here’s some pictures of SMALL TOWN SUMMERLAND

When spring hits this area, it truly comes alive, and that is when you want to BE HERE…the blossoms and the flowers popping up all around us just make such a breath of fresh air this time of year. And remember you will want to head uptown for the farmers market, grab some fresh made artisan bread, jams and maybe even spoil yourself with some fresh cut flowers for home!

It’s your Summerland life, and the living is beautiful! You can always remember when you’d stay up to watch those old TV shows like Gunsmoke, The Waltons or Little House on the Prairie! Now, make your move, so you will also remember when you made a smart choice for living! This home is affordable, the property is quiet and private, and the park is well run, having been in the same family for years!

Give me a call, take a look, you’ll always remember this decision!

Patrick 250 486 2529

#302-8412 Jubilee Road Lakeview Adult Condo, top floor

PMurphy — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:24:24 +0000

This home is owned by the original owner and it shows…beautifully! I think this was the first one purchased when they were just newly built, and the current owners made their choice based on this being the best of the best!

The home shows perfect and features high end lakeviews you would pay a million for in Penticton! All in this well operated strata building that is much sought after for its amenities including outdoor pool!

Enjoy your new home just a short level walk to downtown. Call for viewing,

Patrick 250 486 2529

If you want some more pictures of this home, you can email your request to patrickmurphy@remax.net

This home is a very good value, and offers flexible possession including for those not quite ready to make a move, call for details and I’ll be happy to help. Patrick Murphy