Jaime Briggs Kelowna Real Estate

OMREB Reports - Okanagan‐Shuswap Housing Market Remains Steady with Modest Gains

Jaime Briggs — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:47:00 GMT

OMREB Reports - Okanagan‐Shuswap Housing Market Remains Steady with Modest Gains CENTRAL ZONE (Peachland to Lake Country): Overall sales in the Central Zone for the month rose 5.3% to 341units compared to 324 in April 2011, while sales volumes improved 17.0% at $140.9 million compared to $120.6 million. Total residential sales for April were up 8.1% to 321 units compared to 297 sold last year, and improved 1.9% over 315 in March. Single family home sales (179 units) jumped 11.9% compared to last April (160) – a 7.2% improvement over last month (167 in March). Apartment sales for the month showed a 23.5% gain over last year (to 63 from 51 units). While the number of townhouses sold in April were similar to 2011 (49), this segment improved 28.9% compared to March (38). Lot sales year‐to‐date were up by 26.3% to 48 ($10.4 million) compared to 38 in 2011 ($7.7 million). Inventory for the month rose 2.3% over 2011 (to 4,943 units from 4,834), and the 1,044 new listings added were up 1.4% from the 1,030 last year at this time. ...(read more)

April Buyers Survey - Who are Kelowna Home Buyers and Where are they Coming From?

Jaime Briggs — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:13:00 GMT

April Buyers Survey - Who are Kelowna Home Buyers and Where are they Coming From? Everyone is always asking "Who's Buying Homes in the Okanagan" and "Where are they coming from?" Well, the results of OMREB's APRIL 2012 Buyers Survey are in! APRIL SURVEY SUMMARY Property Type: 31.0% of purchases were by Move-Up Buyers 17.6% by First Time Buyers 16.6% moving from Single Family Home to Strata Unit 10.7% buying Revenue/Investment Property 4.8% purchasing Recreation Property 4.3% moving into Retirement Home/Seniors Community 3.2% moving from Strata property to Single Family Home Buyer Type (Family Dynamic): 30.4% Two parent family/children 27.7% Couple without children 16.8% Empty Nesters/Retired 11.5% Single Female 9.4% Single Male 3.7% Single Parent with children Moving From: 58.6% from Within OMREB Board Area 19.4% from Alberta 7.9% from Lower Mainland/Vancouver Island 6.8% from Other Areas in BC 4.2% from Eastern Canada/Maritimes 2.1% from Outside Canada 1.0% from Saskatchewan/Manitoba 0% from NWT/Yukon (8th month reported)...(read more)

Just Listed & First Time on Open House - Saturday May 19th, 1-3pm at Sun Village Adult Resort!

Jaime Briggs — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:16:00 GMT

Sun Village Adult Resort Community • 1,490 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story "Rancher w/ 4ft. Crawl Space" - MLS® $354,000 - Backing onto Waterscape! Westbank Centre, West Kelowna - We invite everyone to visit our open house at #19 - 2330 Butt Road on May 19 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM . Property information...(read more)

BCREA Reports April Sales UP for the Interior, but Down for the Lower Mainland

Jaime Briggs — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:07:00 GMT

The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that the dollar volume of homes sold through Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in BC declined 12.5 per cent to $3.8 billion in April compared to the same month last year. A total of 7,058 MLS® residential unit sales were recorded over the same period, down 1.8 per cent from April 2011. The average MLS® residential price was $532,855, 10.9 per cent lower than a year ago. "A ten per cent dip in Lower Mainland home sales offset a 14 per cent increase across the rest of the province,” said Cameron Muir, BCREA Chief Economist. “Kamloops, the Okanagan and the North all posted double-digit increases in home sales in April compared to levels one year ago." "The share of provincial sales garnered by Vancouver and the Fraser Valley declined from 65 per cent in April 2011 to 60 per cent last month,” added Muir. “A larger proportion of homes sold in less expensive regions contributed to the average BC sales price dipping nearly 11 per cent." Year-to-date, BC residential sales dollar volume declined 15.8 per cent to $15 billion, compared to the same period last year. Residential unit sales dipped 9.7 per cent to 23,782 units, while the average MLS® residential price was 6.8 per cent lower at $546,870....(read more)

$399,999 ~ HOT New Price on 2500 Shannon View Drive, Shannon Lake/Smith Creek

Jaime Briggs — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:16:00 GMT

Shannon Lake/Smith Creek, West Kelowna - Announcing a HUGE price reductionon 2500 Shannon View Drive, a 1,856 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story "Grade Level Entry". NowMLS®$399,999 - Hot New Price!. ...(read more)

Just Listed - Prime location backing onto waterscape at Sun Village Adult Resort Community! $354,000, #19-2330 Butt Road

Jaime Briggs — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:42:00 GMT

Just Listed - Prime location backing onto Waterscape at Sun Village Adult Resort Community! $354,000, #19-2330 Butt Road Sun Village Adult Resort Community • 1,490 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story "Rancher w/ 4ft. Crawl Space" - MLS® $354,000 - Backing onto Waterscape! #19-2330 Butt Road Westbank Centre, West Kelowna - - Sun Village Adult Resort Community - This home is located in one of the best, quiet inside locations backing directly onto the Waterscape! Brazilian hardwood floors, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, formal living/dining, plus great room with gas Heatilater fireplace. 4 ft. crawl space, double car garage with storage. Back patio faces East and is a beautiful spot on the waterscape to enjoy the morning sun, flowers and birds. Strata $186/month, plus $108.30/month land lease. Ideally situated in West Kelowna close to all the major shops and facilities. Sun Village is a 45+ private Adult Resort Community with gated entry and clubhouse with heated indoor saltwater swimming pool and hot tub. For more information on Kelowna Real Estate, please call Jaime Briggs, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty at 250-860-7500 or go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com ...(read more)

Just Listed! $695,900 Custom Built Craftsman Style Home overlooking Vineyards & Lake ~ 3095 Thacker Drive

Jaime Briggs — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:39:00 GMT

Just Listed! $695,900 Custom Built Craftsman Style Home overlooking Vineyards & Lake ~ 3095 Thacker Drive • 2,885 sq. ft., 4 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story "with basement"-MLS®$695,900 - $36K below assessed value Lakeview Heights, West Kelowna - $36K Below Assessed Value! Lake & vineyard views from this deluxe custom built Craftsman style 4-Bdrm home in desirable Thacker Ridge Estates. 9 ft ceilings, dark maple plank hardwood floors, spacious formal living room with veranda and large windows to enjoy your views. Formal dining room wired for optional gas fireplace. Stylish white linen kitchen, granite counters, eating bar, separate nook, ample cupboard space. Cozy family room off the kitchen fully wired for surround sound. Upstairs Master Bdrm w/private balcony, plus 2 large bedrooms, full bath and computer niche. Partially finished basement w/separate entrance, 4th bedroom, full bathroom, plus ample extra unfinished space. Even an oversized Triple Tandem Garage - Perfect for all your toys, plus poolsized backyard. Seller may consider trades to newer single family home...(read more)

Just Listed & First Time on Open House - Sunday May 6th 1~3pm - 4983 Windsong Crescent $549,000

Jaime Briggs — Sun, 06 May 2012 14:31:00 GMT

4983 Windsong Crescent, Upper Mission, $549,000 - Just Listed & First Time on Open House! We invite everyone to visit our open house today, Sunday May 6 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM....(read more)

Just Listed $549,000 - 180 Degree Views on Family Friendly Upper Mission Street! 4983 Windsong Crescent

Jaime Briggs — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:31:00 GMT

Just Listed $549,000 - 180 Degree Views on Family Friendly Upper Mission Street! 4983 Windsong Crescent Enjoy Okanagan living with 180 degree lake & sparkling city lights from your two balconies and master bedroom of this beautiful home! Featuring 4 bedrooms (3 up, 1 down), 3 baths, a workable kitchen with large island & stainless steel appliances, plus easy walkout access to your back patio with fenced backyard. The living room has high vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and cozy corner gas fireplace. The fully finished basement is roughed in for a wet bar. All this located on a family friendly street close to playgrounds, parks and walking trails. A great place to raise your family! For more information on Kelowna Real Estate call Jaime Briggs, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty at 250-860-7500 or go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com...(read more)

This Weekend Open Houses in Shannon Lake & Smith Creek !

Jaime Briggs — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:05:00 GMT

Shannon Lake/Smith Creek, West Kelowna - We invite everyone to visit our 6 Open Houses this weekend! 2500 Shannon View Road, Shannon Lake - $414,000 Saturday April 28 & Sunday April 29 ~ 11:30am - 1:30pm 3103 Sageview Road, Smith Creek - $579,000+HST Saturday April 28 & Sunday April 29 ~ 2pm-4pm 3107 Sageview Road, Smith Creek - $599,000+HST Saturday April 28 & Sunday April 29 ~ 2pm-4pm For more details go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com or call Jaime Briggs, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty at 250-860-7500....(read more)

Just Listed - $579,000 ~ 3103 Sageview Road. Incredible Lakeviews & Triple Garage!

Jaime Briggs — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:16:00 GMT

Just Listed - 3103 Sageview Road, West Kelowna - This home has Pizazz! Another stunning home in beautiful West Kelowna by quality builder H&H Homes. 4 Bedrooms (3+1), 3 Baths, 2,015 sq.ft. finished, plus 1,015 sq.ft. unfinished in large walkout basement. 4-S/S appliances, soaring 20ft. vaulted ceilings in living room, large covered deck with lakeviews, oversized Triple Car Garage and loaded with extras such as heated ensuite floors, granite in kitchen, walkthrough pantry & hardiplank exterior. All located on a quiet no-through road just minutes to town. PRICED at $622,230 Including NET HST Includes: central air, fully landscaped with u/g irrigation, 4-S/S appliances including side by side fridge/freezer. For more details on Kelowna Real Estate call Jaime Briggs, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty at 250-860-7500 or go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com...(read more)

$319,000 Price Just Reduced ~ #306 - 2770 Auburn Road in Shannon Lake/Smith Creek

Jaime Briggs — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:40:00 GMT

Shannon Lake/Smith Creek, West Kelowna - Announcing a price reduction on #306 - 2770 Auburn Road, a 1,222 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story. Now MLS® Price Reduced Now Only $319,000 for Top Floor immaculate condo at Terravita by Shannon Lake Golf Course.

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JUST LISTED - 2500 Shannon View Road ~ Great Home at a WOW Price of $414,000 !!

Jaime Briggs — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:03:00 GMT

JUST LISTED - 2500 Shannon View Road ~ Great Home at a WOW Price of $414,000 !! • 1,856 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story "Grade Level Entry"-MLS®$414,000 - Great Home at WOW Price! Shannon Lake/Smith Creek, West Kelowna - Don't miss this great family home at a WOW price! Featuring 4 Bedrooms (3 up, 1 down), 2 1/2 Bathrooms and over 1,800 sq.ft. of space on two floors. Front living room (with stone accent gas fireplace), partially vaulted ceilings and front deck for scenic golf course and mountain views. Inside you'll love the 'pet friendly' laminate floors, updated paint/carpets and a bonus family room downstairs. A private backyard features hot tub, terraced rock gardens, accent lighting and covered deck perfect for enjoying Okanagan summer 'al fresco dining' or entertaining! All located on a quiet no-through road near Shannon Lake Golf Course and Shannon Lake Elementary School. For more details on Kelowna Real Estate, call Jaime Briggs, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty at 250-860-7500, or go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com ...(read more)

March Buyers Survey - Where are Kelowna Home Buyers Coming From?

Jaime Briggs — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 01:43:00 GMT

March Buyers Survey - Where are Kelowna Home Buyers Coming From? The Buyers Survey of "Who Bought Homes in the Okanagan and Where did they come from?" is now available online at www.BriggsOnHomes.com ...(read more)

SOLD in 22 DAYS (accepted offer in only 9 days)! ~ 3104 Shannon Place, Shannon Lake

Jaime Briggs — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 06:08:00 GMT

Shannon Lake/Smith Creek, West Kelowna - The walkout rancher at 3104 Shannon Place has just been sold.

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Don't miss this awesome family home w/4 Bdrms (3 up, 1 down), large private fenced backyard & close to Shannon Lake Elementary School. Tastefully redone with lots of updates; new flooring (carpet/lino/laminate), paint, fixtures, counter tops, kitchen cabinets, appliances & more. The main floor has 3 bedrooms, master w/ 3-piece ensuite, formal dining room, plus a kitchen nook and cozy living room with gas fireplace. The bright walkout lower level has 4th bedroom, bathroom plus a large family room and extra storage space. The kids and pets will love this large private fenced yard (.24 acre) that backs onto park space and being able to walk around the corner to the Elementary School. A great move-in ready home, that won't last long at this price!

For more information on Kelowna Real Estate, please call Jaime Briggs, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty at 250-860-7500 or go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com

Just Listed & First Time on Open House - Sat. & Sun. 1-3pm at 3104 Shannon Place

Jaime Briggs — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:36:00 GMT

Shannon Lake/Smith Creek, West Kelowna - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 3104 Shannon Place on Saturday April 14 and Sunday April 15, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM daily....(read more)

MARCH 2012 - Kelowna Real Estate Market Update

Jaime Briggs — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:28:00 GMT

MARCH 2012 - KELOWNA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE It was disappointing to see our March stats from last month. As BCREA (BC Real Estate Assoc) had reported; there definitely was "No March Madness"! I am not sure if it was the poor weather in Kelowna that seemed to keep the deep freeze on the real estate sales or if it was just hard to keep up with the great start we had to the year in January & February. Fortunately the year did start out well.... but here's where we ended up for March. Go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com for the full story....(read more)

BCREA Reports - No March Madness Repeat in 2012

Jaime Briggs — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:41:00 GMT

For more Kelowna Real Estate news and updates call Jaime Briggs at 250-215-0015, or go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com BCREA Reports - No March Madness Repeat in 2012 Vancouver, BC – April 13, 2012. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that the dollar volume of homes sold through Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in BC declined 26.5 per cent to $3.8 billion in March compared to the same month last year. A total of 6,882 MLS® residential unit sales were recorded over the same period, a decline of 20 per cent. The average MLS® residential price was $545,959 in March, 8.1 per cent lower than in March 2011. "The spike in consumer demand recorded a year ago was not repeated last month,” said Cameron Muir, BCREA Chief Economist. “A marked increase in high-end home sales a year ago pushed up unit sales and skewed average prices higher, so it’s no surprise to see fewer home sales and lower average prices in March of this year." Year-to-date, BC residential sales dollar volume declined 17 per cent to $9.2 billion, compared to the same period last year. Residential unit sales dipped 12.7 per cent to 16,724 units, while the average MLS® residential price edged back 5 per cent to $552,785 over the same period. -30- For more information, please contact: Cameron Muir Damian Stathonikos Chief Economist Director of Communications and Public Affairs Direct: 604.742.2780 Direct: 604.742.2793 Mobile: 778.229.1884 Mobile: 778.990.1320 Email: cmuir@bcrea.bc.ca Email: dstathonikos@bcrea.bc.ca BCREA represents 11 member real estate boards and their approximately 18,000 REALTORS® on all provincial issues, providing an extensive communications network, standard forms, economic research and analysis, government relations, applied practice courses and continuing professional education (cpe). To demonstrate the profession's commitment to improving Quality of Life in BC communities, BCREA supports policies that help ensure economic vitality, provide housing opportunities, preserve the environment, protect property owners and build better communities with good schools and safe neighbourhoods. For detailed statistical information, contact your local real estate board. MLS® is a cooperative marketing system used only by Canada's real estate boards to ensure maximum exposure of properties listed for sale. ...(read more)

2508 Shannon View Drive in Shannon Lake is now SOLD!

Jaime Briggs — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 05:01:00 GMT

Shannon Lake/Smith Creek, West Kelowna - The 2 story at 2508 Shannon View Drive has just been sold!

Listing price was $397,000.

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Just Listed ~ $443,000 Totally Updated Family Home in Shannon Lake

Jaime Briggs — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:59:00 GMT

Excellent Family Location

• 2,692 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm single story "Walkout Rancher" - MLS® $443,000 - Loaded with updates!

Shannon Lake/Smith Creek, West Kelowna - Don't miss this awesome family home w/4 Bdrms (3 up, 1 down), large private fenced backyard & close to Shannon Lake Elementary School.

Tastefully redone with lots of updates; new flooring (carpet/lino/laminate), paint, fixtures, counter tops, kitchen cabinets, appliances & more. The main floor has 3 bedrooms, master w/ 3-piece ensuite, formal dining room, plus a kitchen nook and cozy living room with gas fireplace. The bright walkout lower level has 4th bedroom, bathroom plus a large family room and extra storage space.

A great move-in ready home, that won't last long at this price!

For more information on Kelowna Real Estate, please call Jaime Briggs, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty at 250-860-7500 or go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com

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Jaime Briggs ~ BriggsOnHomes Awarded #2 Top Realtor at Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty!

Jaime Briggs — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:00:00 GMT

I am very proud to be the #2 Individual Realtor in our office for 2012! Once again I have achieved one of the top awards with Coldwell Banker and have been awarded the prestigious International President's Circle Award for our hard work and dedication last year. A special thanks to all my clients, friends and supporters for helping to make this possible! Jaime Briggs, Kelowna Real Estate...(read more)

Open House - Sunday April 1st ~ 12 Noon - 2pm @ 794 Breeze Place, Price Just Reduced to $599K

Jaime Briggs — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:59:00 GMT

Upper Mission, Kelowna - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 794 Breeze Place on April 1 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

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Just Listed - $544,000 Black Mountain Custom Built Family Home with Gardener's Paradise Backyard!

Jaime Briggs — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:32:00 GMT

Backyard Gardener's Paradise

Black Mountain, Kelowna - 1691 Large Avenue

• 3,412 sq. ft., 4 bath, 5 bdrm 2 story "with full walkout basement" - MLS® $544,000 - Traditional Family Plan

Exceptional custom-built family home with traditional floor plan that has space for the entire family! Formal living & dining room; gas fireplace, hardwood floors, crown moldings.
Fully updated kitchen with tile floors, granite counters, eating bar, stainless steel appliances and accents. A separate nook & cozy great room are directly off the kitchen with access to a large back deck featuring spectacular mountain and lake views.
The oversized second floor features 4 bedrooms plus a bonus room over garage.
A bright walkout lower-level is easy to in-law suite. Complete with a 4th bedroom/bathroom, plus family/games room complete with wet bar, built in cabinetry, and fully wired for sound.
The fully landscaped backyard is a true gardener's paradise and was featured on the 2008 Kelowna Garden Tour and in Gardens West Magazine (Oct. 2010). The yard is fully irrigated including drip systems and features a fabulous display of roses, shrubs and other perennials.
For more information call Jaime Briggs, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty at 250-860-7500 or go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com

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2011 February Buyers Survey Results!

Jaime Briggs — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:53:00 GMT

By Jaime Briggs, Kelowna Real Estate March 21, 2012 The results of OMREB's February 2012 Buyers Survey are in! FEBRUARY SURVEY SUMMARY Property Type: 20.7% by First Time Buyers 20.7% of purchases were by Move-Up Buyers 14.0% buying Revenue/Investment Property 13.2% moving from Single Family Home to Strata Unit 6.6% moving into Retirement Home/Seniors Community 4.1% Recreation Property Buyers 3.3% moving from Strata property to Single Family Home It is interesting to note that first-time buyers...(read more)

Last Year Most Kelowna Home Buyers Were Still from Within the Okanagan Valley

Jaime Briggs — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:25:00 GMT

The results of the 2011 Survey "Who is Buying Homes in The Okanagan?" is now out. Over 57% of buyers are still just coming from within the valley itself, with only 15% coming from Alberta, and 11% from Vancouver Island/Lower Mainland this past year. 24% of buyers were moving "up" from a smaller type of property to a larger one; with 21% of buyers being first time home buyers. For more information on Kelowna Real Estate call Jaime Briggs, Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty at 250-860-7500 or go to www.BriggsOnHomes.com...(read more)