I am used to hearing that from buyers who walk into our office.  I have heard that kind of comment many many times.  And too many in the business community of the Okanagan said that last night, also!

Very encouraging, however, is the Summerland Chamber taking action to change that.  As a business person, I believe this is the time and this is the economic environment in which Summerland MUST now step forward and into its appropriate, NOTICED place in the Okanagan Valley business community.

Here’s an interesting article from Globe & Mail:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/small-business/sb-money/business-funding/small-ontario-county-lures-silicon-valley-startup/article2423308/

And here is a link to the Summerland Chamber:

http://summerlandchamber.com/

By the way, here is one Summerland business that is absolutely ripe for new owners:

http://www.youroklife.com/summerland-business-for-sale-land-building-business/

Patrick Murphy 250 486 2529 call or text anytime

@pmurphy88

2012 Spring Plant Sale

Saturday May 12 8am to 4pm

Sunday May 13 8am to 3pm

The plant sales are important and well earned fund raisers for this community minded non profit society and we urge your participation. If you haven’t been up to the Research Center, you are missing some of the most beautiful areas of the Okanagan, well worth the visit for sure.

For info, you can click this:

http://www.summerlandornamentalgardens.org/plant_sale/FOG-2012-sp-Plant-Sale-poster.jpg

The site is just above the Sunoka Beach, overlooking Trout Creek Canyon, which is of course ROARING this time of year, its quite spectacular from the view point of these beautiful gardens and looks straight across the Kettle Valley Railway Trestle.

And remember the Mother’s day ride will showcase the train this weekend!  Here’s more info:

http://www.kettlevalleyrail.org/

The train is spectacular and is one of the Okanagan’s most sought after attractions, all right here in Summerland where you can live & play any day, every season!

Now, as a final note, you may just want to round out the day with a visit to one of Summerland Bottleneck Drive fine wineries.  Here is info on the finest Wine Drive in the Okanagan:

http://www.bottleneckdrive.com/

If you still have time (an energy), you may just want to consider owning some seasonal Real Estate here.  At this point in the real estate cycle, we have historic low interest rates, significantly adjusted asking prices and the largest selection of options we’ve seen in years.  Word is obviously getting out as Summerland is enjoying the highest sales volumes in 5 years this spring.  Don’t wait to be disappointed by a competing offer or worse…a sold sign!

Patrick Murphy 250 486 2529 call or text anytime

@pmurphy88

And for more info on how to arrange a look at any property that catches your eye, click this:

http://www.youroklife.com/serious-about-buying-i-do-things-different/

http://www.kelownachamber.org/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=311

http://summerlandchamber.com/?page_id=11440

Summerland hosts this event May 10 from 5pm

Patrick Murphy 250 486 2529 text anytime

@pmurphy88

And remember to check back often for updates on many events including train robberies, outdoor worship services next to a beer garden, North America’s most intimidating longboard event, small town parade, triathlon, Axel Merckx and car shows…:

http://www.youroklife.com/action-fest-summerland-2012/

http://www.blossomrun.com/

Patrick Murphy 250 486 2529 call or text anytime

@pmurphy88

PS Don’t forget the Summerland Action Fest, for details click this:

 http://www.youroklife.com/action-fest-summerland-2012/

And ALWAYS remember the Summerland farmers market downtown, click this:

 http://www.youroklife.com/summerland-farmers-market/

Remember to bring the kids to the Okanagan’s most family friendly parade:  Main Street Summerland Parade Saturday June 2

And on Sunday, plan to attend the Okanagan’s only multi denominational church service in the park, outdoors worship just across from a BEER GARDEN!  Yay Summerland!

http://summerlandbaptist.ca/summerland-actionfest-service-in-the-park/

Patrick Murphy 250 486 2529 call or text anytime

@pmurphy88

PS Don’t forget the annual Blossom Run Car show in Summerland, click here for details:

http://www.youroklife.com/summerland-blossom-run-car-show/

And ALWAYS remember the Summerland Farmers Market, downtown click for details

 http://www.youroklife.com/summerland-farmers-market/

http://www.youroklife.com/action-fest-summerland-2012/

For info on the run, click this:

http://www.summerlandactionfestival.com/steel.html

And, remember the parade Saturday morning downtown Summerland.  Plus, if you have never attended a multi denominational outdoor worship service next to a BEER GARDEN, well, I bet that hasn’t made YOUR bucket list! but its a unique experience!

Patrick Murphy call or text anytime 250 486 2529

@pmurphy88

http://www.granfondoaxelmerckx.com/

And for some info on living here, click this:

http://www.youroklife.com/serious-about-buying-i-do-things-different/

Patrick Murphy call or text anytime 250 486 2529

@pmurphy88

Check back often for info updates like Action Fest, Ride the Giant, Blossom Run Car Show, Giants Head Run, Kids of Steel Triathlon, Summerland Parade and on and on!

http://www.youroklife.com/seriously-hot-news/

Summerland: live and play every day in ever season

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Giants-Head-Freeride/222279567787593

Patrick Murphy call or text anytime 250 486 2529

@pmurphy88

Meanwhile, though, there’s always a lot to do, see and enjoy in Kelowna and Penticton…but just gotta put up with the traffic and crowds!  So, here’s a good example of a Penticton event that is a ton of fun, but makes Penticton all the nicer to drive AWAY from, home to small town Summerland.

ROCK THE PEACH

http://www.rockthepeach.ca/

Patrick Murphy 250 486 2529 call or text anytime

@pmurphy88

And for info on the Summerland area, you may just want to click the Summerland Chamber, a well run enterprise in a business friendly small town:

http://summerlandchamber.com/

But, as always, may I suggest you consider real estate, either as a move here or investment…here are some options worth checking back often:

http://www.youroklife.com/category/okanagan-property-for-sale-listings/

And remember the Axel Merckx coming as well:

http://www.youroklife.com/gran-fondo-exel-merckx-summerland/

1) Buyers want value

- There is NO money being thrown around these days

2) Buyers have MANY options

- the place you are trying to sell is one of many to choose from

3) Buyers have specific lifestyle demands that are VERY different from 5 years ago

- the dated “features” you are trying to sell are NOT in demand today

4) Buyers don’t care that you are “open to offers”

- that tired old saying holds zero credibility in buyers minds today

*Bonus real estate lesson #5 from reality’s school of hard knocks:

Buyers will NOT pay more just because you COULD have sold for more a few years ago…

For professional advice in todays market,

Patrick Murphy 250 486 2529 call or text anytime

@pmurphy88