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Executive Home in Aberdeen's Glenmohr Estates!

1430 Westerdale Dr, Kamloops BC

Executive home in Aberdeen's Glenmohr Estates! This immaculate home sits on 0.32 acre of an acre with 5 bedrooms +  bathrooms and just under 4,000 square feet of living space. 

The main floor begins with a spacious entry leading to an open concept living room with gas fireplace, dining room, large kitchen with 10' island & raised eating bar, kitchen nook, loads of cabinets, and in-floor heating. 

The large master bedroom has a 5 piece ensuite with in-floor heating, and walk-in closet. Finishing off the main floor  you will find a spacious laundry room, 3 piece bathroom, and access to a large concrete sundeck to enjoy the beautiful mountain views. 

The large fenced yard has good side access for RV parking and ready for any of your backyard ideas. The full walk-out & bright basement features a large rec room, games room, media room, 3 bedrooms, 2 more bathrooms, stairs to the garage, and separate access onto a large covered patio with hot tub. 

This fabulous family home and area is a must to view! Call Helen at 250-371-1989 or Chris at 250-371-1471 today!

REALTORS® Helen Ralph (PREC) Chris Ralph (PREC) RE/MAX Real Estate (Kamloops) Bus:250-374-3331 Cell:250-371-1989(Helen) Cell:250-371-1471(Chris) MLS®

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June 2021 Kamloops Real Estate Update

“June sales figures are lower than we expected but the hot market was bound to calm down at some point. Summer months usually see a drop and then the market picks up again in the fall. I look at our market performance with comfort and believe that it is more of a sign of stability and recovery since the pandemic. The province re-opening this month is another positive sign and the month of July will determine the pace at which the market will grow for the rest of 2021. June 2021 is still one of our better months sales-wise in the last decade and I am confident that without any major fluctuations, the market will follow it’s seasonal trend”

Chelsea Mann, KADREA President

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Need help navigating the Kamloops real estate market? Call Helen at 250-371-1989 or Chris at 250-371-1471 today!

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Kamloops BC: A Closer Look at This Ultra Hot Real Estate Market

From RE/MAX Canada

During the first quarter of 2021, the Kamloops real estate market continued to see double-digit increases across many metrics. This trend has continued well into the spring, with the number of homes sold through the MLS System of the Kamloops & District Real Estate Board totalling 395 units in the month of April. When compared to just one year ago, April 2020, the number of sold units has more than doubled this past month – an increase of 229.2%! Not only is this an astonishing increase but it is also an all-time record for the month of April.

The year-to-date metric of homes sold also hit some astounding highs, with total sales thus far in 2021 reaching 1,332 units – almost tying the record of sales in the first 4 months of a year. “Home sales posted the best April on record and just missed tying the all-time record set in May 2007 by only two sales,” said Chelsea Mann, President of the Kamloops & District Real Estate Board.

While home sales slightly slowed down in April, compared to March 2021, properties are still flying off the shelf at an expeditious pace. The relatively minute slow down, however, has allowed for inventory levels to begin to climb back up to a sustainable level. Chelsea Mann adds, “home sales continued at a breakneck pace in April, although slightly less so than the month before. As a result, overall supply levels have temporarily stopped falling but the next few months will tell whether this is just a blip or the beginning of a floor for inventories. In the meantime, market conditions remain among the tightest in history and year-over-year price gains have now moved north of 30%.”

The consistently low inventory within the Kamloops housing market has led to fierce bidding wars across the city, leading to sharp increases in home prices. In fact, the average residential home price in April 2021 was $549,056 – another record. This is a drastic 31.9% increase on the median price from just one year ago in April 2020. The trend spills over into the year-to-date price which saw an increase of $530,783 in the first four months of 2021, compared to that of 2020.

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April 2021 Kamloops Real Estate Update

 “The shortage of inventory is undeniably the biggest concern we have at the moment. Although the market appears to be slowing down a little, we are on track to sell more than we ever have in a calendar year, beating our performance in 2007. Which means that we must keep adding new listings at a faster rate than we sell. Recent data shows that we’ve jumped from 314 new listings in March 2021 to 526 in April 2021. These are positive signs." 

Chelsea Mann, KADREA President

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Need help navigating the Kamloops real estate market? Call Helen at 250-371-1989 or Chris at 250-371-1471 today!

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February 2021 Kamloops Real Estate Update

“I really can’t see an end in sight to this trend, without a significant shift in supply or demand. The low mortgage rates, is also a motivating factor for a lot of buyers. The feel like the Realtors being essential service providers, were able to pivot their business quickly to any new restrictions and have been able to safely provide service to their clients throughout the ever changing environment. Everyone has worked together to make sure that consumer health and safety is at the forefront of every transaction, and that proper protocols are in place and diligently followed to protect the public”

Wendy Runge (KADREA President)

If you are thinking about selling your Kamloops BC home, now is a great time! Contact us at 250-371-1989 (Helen) 250-371-1471 (Chris) today!

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Tips to Enhance Your Curb Appeal This Winter

Every homeowner’s dream is to conceal the grey and lifeless winter landscape and transform their property into a scene out of a Hallmark Christmas card; a warm and inviting abode that combines chic with cozy charm! Well, take it from the experts: it is a lot simpler than you think! Homeowners who want to give their front yard a facelift or prepare their home to sell during the winter season should be aware that it does not require too much of an investment. From a fresh coat of paint to a modest bird feeder, it is the little things that count and can add the most charm to the outside of your home. We have compiled a list of tips from real estate experts on how you can enhance your curb appeal this winter.

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BC 2021 Housing Forecast

The BCREA just released the 2021 first quarter housing forecast and “The Housing Market is set up for a very strong 2021″

MLS residential sales in BC are expecting to rise by 15.6% this year and in 2022 sales are forecasted to decrease by 9%. 

“After an unprecedented and often surprising performance in 2020, the provincial housing market is set up for a very strong year in 2021. A strong economic recovery and record low mortgage rates will continue to drive strong demand this year.” Brendon Ogmundson, BCREA Chief Economist

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Have questions about buying or selling real estate in Kamloops BC? Call Helen Ralph at 250-371-1989 or Chris Ralph at 250-371-1471 we would love to help!

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Kamloops & District December 2020 Real Estate Update

“The real estate market typically slows down during the holiday season. But unlike any other December that I have seen, we have managed to attract alot of buyers to the Kamloops region, and the demand for single-family homes continues to stand firm. After what has been a very unusual year in terms of real estate market behaviour, we are expecting the trend of higher than usual sales numbers to continue through January 2021. We have ended the year strongly and this has set us up perfectly for the next year. I can see that there is immense potential for Kamloops to continue growing into an attractive destination for prospective home buyers in 2021.”

Wendy Runge KADREA President

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Wondering if now is a good time to buy or sell real estate in Kamloops? Call us at 250-374-3331 to discuss today!