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Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker First Trail Real Estate Ltd
RECENT BLOG POSTS
I have long harboured a fear of going door to door, leaving "Just Listed" or "Just Sold" cards in people's doors.  I don't know, maybe someone really scary will want to talk to me.  I may have to make conversation with someone.  I can give no rational explanation as to why I was terrified of doin...
05/03/2011
Many are wondering if the market has stabalized in the West Kootenays.  In fact we were one of the few luck regions that have not seen the fluctuations that say, the Vancouver market has done.  We did go through a period last year where there was very little movement.  Folks were just so skittish...
05/02/2011
Finally, we have sunshine in the West Kootenay's!  We've had a a very long, not necessarily harsh, but definately long winter.  The kind where you get teased with a day or two of gorgeous, get out there and do something outside sunshine, then wake up to 4 inches of fresh fallen snow.  It's been t...
04/15/2011
Ozzie Jurock stated a few years ago that the West Kootenays represent a top real estate investment in BC......  Outstanding golf and skiing, low real estate prices and a vibrant economy add up to a region where prices are just starting to move up  quickly.  Today, that statement could not be more...
04/04/2011
At last, Spring has arrived in the West Kootenays.  All through Rossland, Warfield, Trail, Montrose, Fruitvale and Salmo areas, the snow has disappeared ( or is at least receeding ) and the first spring flowers are popping their heads out. Along with the arrival of Spring comes a renewed sense of...
03/31/2011
Located in the Columbia Heights area of West Trail, BC, this home offers the possibility of becoming a terrific investment property.  Bring your tools and ideas, this has the potential of 3 income producing suites.  Finish what the Seller began with your vision.  If you are considering locating t...
03/01/2011
At a recent Lower Columbia Initiatives meeting, Teck, Trail Operations reported that in 2010 they had 173 new hires.  This figure is expected to be repeated in 2011 and, they are hoping, beyond that date.  There are 45 new apprentices on board, of varying trades.  They expect 200 or more employee...
02/21/2011
    We are seeing a renewed sense of optimism in the area!  The Waneta dam project has begun!  Emil Anderson Construction, the blasting experts, have arrived.  The Aecon Team ( infrastructure) has been in place, and Redpath Mining Contractors (Waneta Drillers) have been on board since just before...
02/15/2011
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