Summer is quickly approaching, and many people are itching to find a place to spend the warm months this year. Properties in this area are perfect for those looking to relax and enjoy the sunshine in the coming months. Enjoy peaceful waters and gorgeous beaches when you buy Shuswap real estate. Follow along as we dive into a couple of reasons why you should spend the summer in Shuswap.

Shuswap real estate is FUN for the whole family!

With so many water sports and community activities there’s never a dull moment. Find something to do everyday this summer for all ages when you buy Shuswap real estate. From boating and kayaking, to field sports and markets, boredom has no place in this fun little community. 

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Nestled on the southern shore of Shuswap lake lies Eagle Bay. A small community of mostly seasonal property owners, who come to enjoy the perks of solitude and tranquility this lovely area offers. With a variety of lots, cabins, and homes of all shapes and sizes for sale there is something for everyone. Eagle Bay real estate will have you falling in love with the outdoors. There is no better place to have a cabin in the woods or a quiet place to call home year-round. Follow along as we go through some of our top reasons for choosing Eagle Bay real estate. 

Lake Life.

Unlike many places in the Okanagan, Shuswap Lake offers vacant waters and sometimes beaches too. This is great for people looking for a relaxing time on the water without the...

Just released: Royal LePage’s Q1 2021 House Price Update
and Market Forecast

The Royal LePage House Price Update and Market Forecast was distributed to the media early this morning. The release, distributed each quarter, includes price data and insights from experts across the country, as well as national and regional forecasts. The report presents home price trends across 64 real estate markets in Canada.

Key highlights from the national release include:

As one of your preferred Salmon Arm real estate agents, I am invested in helping you find the right property for you and your family. With spring finally underway, it’s the perfect time to get cracking with your real estate goals for this year.  Especially, if you’re looking to save some time and money on your property investment! Please follow along as I go through my top tips surrounding all things mortgages. 

Salmon Arm real estate agents know how to qualify for a mortgage

Getting approved for a mortgage is an essential step in your home buying journey. In order to do so, it’s important to be organized and gather the necessary information before approaching a lender. Not only will this add to your success...

Recreational Property For Sale In BC is scarce!

Just released: Royal LePage’s 2021 Spring Recreational Property Report

For more information on recreational property for sale in BC please visit this page.  I would love the opportunity to help you buy and sell recreational property in Salmon Arm. Please reach out to me if you’ve been considering a move in the busy real estate market!

The Royal LePage Spring 2021 Recreational Property Report was distributed to the media early this morning. The release, which includes insights and data from recreational experts across the country, highlights current market trends in more than 50 of Canada’s most popular recreational regions, including a nationwide supply...

Royal LePage Survey: Nearly half of Canadians aged 25 to 35 own their home; one quarter of these homeowners have purchased a property since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic

Read the full national release with regional insights here.

52% say remote work has increased likelihood of moving further from employer 

Highlights:

• 68% of non-homeowners aged 25 to 35 intend to purchase a home within five years
• 72% of cohort feels confident in their short-term financial outlook
• 40% of cohort saw their savings grow since mid-March
• Royal LePage survey includes national, regional and city-level insights

TORONTO, February 25, 2021 –According to a recent Royal LePage demographic survey[1], nearly half (48%) of Canadians aged 25 to 35 currently...

A Record-Setting Start to 2021

For the complete news release, including detailed statistics, click here.

Vancouver, BC – February 11, 2021. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 7,169 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in January 2021, an increase of 63.3 per cent over January 2020 and over a thousand sales higher than the previous record for the month of January. The average MLS® residential price in BC was $845,169, a 16.1 per cent increase from $728,269 recorded in January 2020. Total sales dollar volume was $6.1 billion, an 89.6 per cent increase from last year.

“It was once again a record-setting month for the provincial...

To view the BCREA Housing Forecast Update PDF, click here.

Provincial Housing Market Set Up for Very Strong 2021

BCREA 2021 First Quarter Housing Forecast Update

Vancouver, BC – January 25, 2021. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its 2021 First Quarter Housing Forecast Update today.

Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales in the province are forecast to rise 15.6 per cent to 108,680 units this year, after recording 94,021 sales in 2020. In 2022, MLS® residential sales are forecast to pull back 9 per cent to 98,850 units.

“After an unprecedented and often surprising performance in 2020, the provincial housing market is set up for a very strong year in 2021,”...

Royal LePage: More than half of Canada’s largest real estate markets see double-digit price growth as national home values soar 9.7% in fourth quarter

Read the full national release here, and find regional insights here.

Fourth quarter regional highlights:

• Price of detached homes continue to outpace condominiums as Canadians trade location for square footage
• Despite strong push toward the suburbs, Toronto and Montreal single-family homes see double-digit price gains in city centres
• Median price of a two-storey home in Greater Vancouver rises 8.8% as buyers prioritize square footage
• Out-of-region buyers spur Maritimes’ home prices, as option of remote work and demand for large, affordable properties grows
• Aggregate price...