May 2009

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Kamloops Real Estate Open House Weekend: May 30, 2009, Juniper Heights

May 29, 2009 in Kamloops Open Houses by Kirsten Mason | No comments

Open houses this weekend will be in Juniper Heights.

Saturday, May 30th: #25-2050 Qu’appelle Blvd: 11:00am-12:00pm

#25-2050 Qu'appelle Blvd Kamloops Open HouseBest Price in Juniper! Bright 3 bedroom unit with laundry & bedrooms up. Master bedroom has a large walk in closet. Center island in kitchen & 5 appliances included. Living room opens up to west facing patio. Central air, 2 bathrooms & single car garage. Pets & rentals allowed. $244,900

 

Saturday, May 30th: 2529 Qu’appelle Blvd: 12:15pm-2:15pm

Qu'appelle Blvd Juniper Ridge, KitchenBeautifully updated Juniper 2-storey home. Maple hardwood floors, slate tile, new light fixtures, new carpet, totally reno’d kitchen & bathrooms & new baseboards. Large master suite on 2nd floor with walk in closet. Living room has vaulted ceilings & gas fireplace. In-ground sprinklers, private yard with a secret garden above & 2 car detached shop. Close to elementary school & transit. $354,900

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Featured Property: 49-800 Valhalla Drive, Brocklehurst (Brock), Kamloops, B.C. $224,900

May 28, 2009 in Brocklehurst by Kirsten Mason | No comments

Front of Home Valhalla Brocklehurst KamloopsKamloops Real Estate Home For Sale BrockBrock, North Shore Kamloops Townhouse for SaleBright & open Brocklehurst unit with low strata fees. Newer lino floors in kitchen & bathroom, newer appliances, updated bathroom (sink, tub & toilet), counter tops, paint, baseboards,Master Bedroom Valhalla Brocklehurst Townhouse light fixtures, window coverings. Townhouse For Sale Kamloops Real Estate

Large carport with lots of extra parking. Nicely landscaped yard with small vegetable garden. Tons of storage, large bedrooms and lots of closet space.

Bathrooms Kamloops Real EstateHome for Sale Kamloops Real EstateStorage space in basement can be converted to 4th bedroom easily. Rough in for second bathroom. Carpets will need to be replaced. Central air conditioning unit.

Priced at $224,900

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Kamloops Home Inspections: Carbon Monoxide Information and Detection

May 18, 2009 in Home Inspection Information by Kirsten Mason | No comments

Todd Hrycenko Home InspectorCarbon Monoxide DetectorKamloops home owners have you considered the dangers of carbon monoxide? Carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless gas, is a byproduct of combustion processes in furnaces, fireplaces, appliances, charcoal grills and vehicles that use fossil fuels. It can be dangerous.

A proper exhaust and venting system safely removes this by-product from the home. To keep heating systems and gas or wood burning appliances working well, have them checked annually. Installing carbon monoxide detectors near sleeping areas and in each bedroom can provide another level of safety.

According to Health Canada, the elderly and those with respiratory or heart conditions may react poorly to even low levels of CO poisoning. If you suspect a carbon monoxide problem, follow these tips from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation. If an obvious source of carbon monoxide is not present:

  • Evacuate all occupants.
  • If anyone has flu-like symptoms, call 911; if there are no health problems, call your gas utility, heating contractor or the fire department to have your house tested.
  • Have a qualified service technician inspect and repair any problems.
  • Do not re-occupy the house unless those who tested the house inform you that it is safe.

The best thing to do to prevent any potential health risks or death is install carbon monoxide detectors in your home. You can purchase them from many local businesses here in Kamloops.

If you have any questions about carbon monoxide or anything related to home inspections contact me directly or post your question here.

Todd Hrycenko, Global Property Inspections
ac.cbipgnull@ddot 250-371-2787

Kamloops This Week: Kamloops Housing Starts Slow In April 2009

May 14, 2009 in Kamloops Real Estate News by Kirsten Mason | No comments

Kamloops Housing Starts, April 2009This article appeared in the Kamloops This Week on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 and was written by Jeremy Deutsch.

It was expected to be a slower year for development around the River City, but the drop in residential single family permits for the month of April caught the city by surprise. The number of single family permits in April dropped to five, down from 26 the previous year. It brings the total number of permits to just 16 in the first four months of 2009, compared to 101 by the same time last year.

David Trawin, director of development and engineering for Kamloops acknowledged the number is lower than expected. However, he’s confident that segment of construction will rebound in coming months. “If it goes like this for three months, it will be shocking,” he said. Trawin pointed out single family permits are just one aspect of total construction value.

Last year the city set a record topping the $207-million mark for the value of construction permits. Staff predicted a return to a normal pace in 2009, with value estimated at $120 million to $140 million. Four months into the year Trawin is still optimistic the city will meet its prediction. So far, the city has reached $23 million in value for 2009 – more than half coming from commercial development, which is up by $4 million over 2008.

Residential value sits at just over $11 million, but that’s down form $25 million last year. One positive side to the slowdown noted by Trawin is that it has given his department a chance to catch up on files and inspections. One building inspector has been allocated to do follow up inspections on new developments to look for deficiencies like incomplete fencing or landscaping.

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