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June 27, 2009 in Uncategorized by Kirsten Mason | 1 comment

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Kamloops Real Estate Waterfront Log HomeThe Kamloops Real Estate Blog is updated regularly and provides a wealth of information for the real estate market in Kamloops, BC, Canada and the surrounding communities.

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Living Room KamloopsKamloops surrounding communities real estate information including Barriere, Cache Creek, East Barriere Lake, Heffley and Knouff (Sullivan Lake), Logan Lake & North Barriere Lake click here.

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Kamloops Foreclosures And Court Ordered Sales Including Surrounding Communities

June 27, 2009 in Kamloops Foreclosure Info by Kirsten Mason | No comments

Kamloops foreclosures and court ordered sales are beginning to be more common in Kamloops and the surrounding communties. Here is a list of current properties that are subject to a court sale in the Kamloops and surrounding area including, Sun Peaks, Logan Lake and Merritt.

Brocklehurst Townhouse, Court Ordered Sale, KamloopsBrocklehurst, Kamloops 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouse in Brocklehurst. There is 1,410 square feet of living space. Newer furnace and hot water tank in 2004. Single carport and small yard in back. Priced at $182,900

(RE/MAX Kamloops)
  

Brocklehurst Single Family Home Court Ordered SaleBrocklehurst, Kamloops 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in a desirable Brock area. This cathedral entry home sits on a 7,500 square foot lot and has a single car carport. This home needs some TLC.  Priced at $274,500

(RE/MAX Kamloops)
 

Dufferin Kamloops Court Ordered Sale

SOLD! Dufferin, Kamloops 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on 14,433 square foot lot. Large shop in the back yard. Huge patio off of the 1,300 square foot home. Close to popular Aberdeen shopping. Priced at $215,000

(RE/MAX Kamloops)

 

Logan Lake Foreclosure BC

Logan Lake, BC 3+1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms w/ large detached shop. 2,000 square feet of living space, high eff. furnace, newer hot water tank, flooring and bathroom. Private yard backing on to green space. $209,900

(Realty Executives)
 
Logan Lake Court Ordered Sale

Logan Lake, BC Great family area in Logan Lake. 3 bedrooms, oak kitchen, hardwood floors on the main, 2 wood fireplaces. Needs some TLC. Huge rec room. $185,000

(Century 21 Moving Realty)

 

North Kamloops Court Ordered Sale

North Kamloops, BC 1+2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home close to many amenities. Newer electrical and good value in the land. 5,578 square foot lot and 600 square feet on the main. $189,900

(Royal Lepage Kamloops)
 

North Kamloops Court Ordered Sale Townhouse

North Kamloops, BC 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit recently redone.  Stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, electric fireplace, new cabinets, new tile in kitchen and foyer. In ground pool & close to the river. $209,900

(RE/MAX Kamloops)

  

Rayleigh Court Ordered Sale Single Family HomeNEW! Rayleigh, Kamloops 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on a 15,000 square foot lot. 1,600 square foot home in quiet, well established area. $279,00

(Royal Lepage Westwin)


 

Savona Court Ordered Sale Kamloops

Savona, Kamloops 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on over 6 acres of land. Property surrounded by crown land. 45 minutes from Kamloops & 20 minutes from Tobiano. $289,900

(Royal Lepage Westwin)
 
 

South Kamloops Court Ordered SaleSouth Kamloops 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit. Exterior access, private deck, in-unit laundry, secured parking, close to downtown & park. Tiled kitchen & dining area, big pantry, spacious enste. $210,000

 (River City Realty)
  

Sun Peaks Court Ordere Sale Chalet CabinNEW! Sun Peaks Ski Resort 3,613 square foot ski in/ski home in Sundance Estates. 5 bedrooms & 5 bathrooms. Beautiful views, vaulted ceilings, gourmet kitchen and one bedroom suite. $1,079,000.

(RE/MAX Kamloops)

 

Sun Peaks Court Ordered Sale

Sun Peaks Ski Resort 476 square foot studio apartment in the village. Ski in/ ski out location. Large deck facing Morrisey. Fully furnished & all hotel amenities included (2 hot tubs, exercise room, conference centre and restaurants) $59,000.

(RE/MAX Alpine Resort)

  

Merritt Court Ordered Sale Single Family Home

Merritt, BC 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom single family home. 2,100 square feet of living space with 9,000 square foot lot. There is a fully finished basement with large games room and sauna. $245,000

(Homelife Merritt)
 

Merritt Single Family Home Court Ordered SaleNEW! Merritt, BC 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom single family home in downtown location. 3,202 of living space with 7,900 square foot lot. Two car garage with lots of parking. $239,000

(Homelife Merritt)


 

Merritt, BC Court Ordered Sale

Merritt, BC 3+1 bedroom and 3 bathroom half duplex. 2,042 square feet of living space. Detached garage/shop with lots of parking. Lots of updating done to this home. Priced at $179,900

(RE/MAX Kamloops)


 

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How Renovations Affect The Value of Your Home When It Comes Time to Sell

June 22, 2009 in Uncategorized by Kirsten Mason | No comments

Are you are planning to remodel your Kamloops home? Do you know what renovations will be most beneficial to you when you sell your home? Some renovations add more value to your home than others. This will be factored into the value of your home when it comes time to sell. Here is a guide to help you decide what to remodel:

Kitchen renovation Kamloops Real Estate Home ValuesKitchen: It is important to have a functional kitchen with an ample amount of work space and efficient storage space. There are never enough electrical outlets in a kitchen, so the more the better. Consider a dual sink instead of a single basin sink. Use good quality products that will withstand time, stone and wood products have always been considered the best way to go in a kitchen. Pick appliances that are of the same style, color and make, a mish mash of appliances will take away from a beautiful kitchen upgrade.

Bathroom Renovation Kamloops Real EstateBathroom: Bring in the light with glass blocks. Add more storage space with efficient cabinet systems and recessed medicine cabinets. Counter space is always important so plan the renovation effectively, if there is not enough space for dual sinks stick to one. Much like the kitchen, high quality products will always withstand time, ceramic tile or stone flooring as well as a deep bath tub and large sink all add to a high quality bathroom renovation.

Siding Renovation Kamloops Real EstateSiding: It is easy to fix the outside of a home to make your home more appealing from the street. Vinyl siding looks fresh and needs minimal upkeep while stucco can be re-painted to get a fresh new look.

Window renovationWindows:  New windows don’t only make your home more appealing from the street but they also save you money. The energy savings for monthly utility bills can be significant depending on the age and shape of your old windows.

According to the Appraisal Institute of Canada, your remodel investment dollars pay back at different rates when you sell your home depending on the type of remodel you choose. In an ideal situation you will regain the money you put into a remodel but some projects will return more than others.  Here is an example of the potential return you can receive from a renovation.

Remodel Project          Job Cost       Expected Return      Average Payback
Minor Kitchen remodel       $3,000         $2,300-$3,000              75%-100%
Major Kitchen remodel     $25,000      $18,800-$25,000           75%-100%
Bathroom Remodel           $8,500         $6,400-$8,500               75%-100%
Basement Remodel            $7,000         $3,500-5,300                 50%-75%
Fireplace Addition              $3,000         $1,500-$2,300               50%-75%
Deck Addition                    $6,000        $3,000-$4,500               50%-75%
Repl. Heating System        $4,000        $2,000-$3,200               50%-80%
Window Replacement      $6,000          $3,000-$4,500               50%-75%
Major Landscaping          $10,000        $2,500-$5000                25%-50%

 

Always consider the following when considering a renovation: The location of your property in Kamloops and the condition of the surrounding properties. What homes are selling for in your specific area and how they are comparable to your property. The condition of your property overall inside and out. Avoid doing too many high end renovations to your home unless the area you live in can support that level of renovations. Many homeowners renovate their home too much in comparison to other neighbouring homes and are unable to recoup the renovation costs. Over the past few years many people have tried to “flip” homes and fix an older outdated home and modernize them. Amateur home flippers have made the mistake of buying the nicest home on the worst street, location is always very important, so keep this top of mind whether it is for your primary residence or an investment project.

Featured Property: 738 Nicola Street, South Kamloops, B.C. $344,900

June 16, 2009 in Featured Properties by Kirsten Mason | No comments

South Kamloops character home Nicola StreetLiving room Nicola st Kamloops Real EstateNicely updated South Kamloops character home close to all downtown amenities, transit and schools. This home has a full basement with a separate entrance. There is 1,030 square feet of living space on the main floor with two bedrooms. There is a large laundry room downstairs and a single bedroom. There has been numerous updates dining room Nicola Street Character Home Kamloopsdone that include a new roof, bathroom with heated tile, windows, hot water tank and paint.

Original hardwood floors throughout, large kitchen and living space and two large bedrooms on the main floor. There is lots of storage, a single car detached garage off of the lane, 9×30 deck and a South Kamloops Character Home Yardbeautiful yard with three fruit trees and grape vines.

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