Sicamous, BC

Sicamous Real Estate - October 2009 Sales Stats (all data obtained from OMREB)

7 Total October sales

Sicamous Residential Home Sales :

Sales for October 09

Shows signs of interest from the buyers in purchasing single family homes if they are at the perceived "right" or "fair" price for the market!

5 Total Houses:

High $370,000 (across from Swansea Pt House with 3.45 acres)

Low $229,000 (house on Kappel went into multiple offers)

Median $264,450

Average $282,133

1 Mobile in Malakwa

$170,000 (mobile w/full basement on 1/2 acre land)

1 Lakeview Lot in Bayview Estates

$170,000.

Looking back to last year to Sicamous October 08 time frame we had 9 total sales.

6 of those Single Family Homes Sales in Sicamous ,1 Lot, 1 Mobile & 1 house in Malakwa.

Median of Sicamous Residential homes for 2008: $289,000

If you are interested in buying or selling a home in the Sicamous area or finding out more info on Sicamous Real Estate please give me a call.

Toll Free 1.800.582.8639

The Overlook at Mara Lake - Shuswap Vacation Rental - www.theoverlook.ca

These luxurious grounds offer endless possibilities for your weekly cottage rental, outdoor weddings, family reunions, company retreats or just a weekend get-away.

We offer our Beautiful Country Style Cottage located high on our private acreage by itself or rent the whole property for a larger event.

You can Relax on the covered wrap around deck & enjoy the outstanding panoramic views of Mara Lake, Rosemond Lake & Shuswap River.

A creek runs within a few feet of the cottage & into a private pond.

A short walk to Mara Provincial Park Beach & boat launch for quick access to the Mara & Shuswap Lakes.

Ample parking for RVs & Snowmobile Trailers. These private grounds offer hiking opportunities & the chance to watch eagles & other wild life in their natural setting.

Open Year Round

Cottage Rates:

Fall Season:$219.00 per night

3 night min. per 6 person

Spring Season $239.00 per night

3 night min. per 6 person

Summer Season:$269.00 per night

July & August

7 Night Min. per 6 person

Saturday to Saturday - Bookings Only

Bedding & Towels $100.00

• Address: 8185 Hwy 97A Mara, British Columbia, Canada V0E 2K0

• Waterfront View Property: 1/2 KM to Mara Provincial Park

• **We do have a large pond and creek on the premise. No swimming or fishing allowed in pond.

• Panoramic Views of Mara Lake, Rosemond Lake and Shuswap River.

Bedroom Summary:

• Master Bedroom: Queen Bed (sleeps 2). Pine Bed set Pillow top mattress, 2 end tables, Armoire, 15" LCD TV with DVD Player and movies provided, sliding doors off to Deck

• Bedroom 2: Double Bed (sleeps 2) Pewter Bed set, 2 end tables, Armoire, Gorgeous lake and mountain views

• Bedroom 3: Double Futon (sleeps 2) Oak Double Futon, 20" TV with N64 Game system games provided, Armoire, Gorgeous lake and mountain views

Additional Sleeping:

• Bunk House: Located in separate building off Master bedroom deck, sleeps 4-6 (ideal for kids)

• 2 Double bunks and 1 upper loft.

• Additional charges will apply for this unit, please contact us for specifics.

• $30.00 per night each additional person over 6 person.

• RV's : RV's $25.00 per day No Hook up

• $40.00 per day water & electric

• **Available with full cottage booking only.

Beach is located on Mara Lake approx. 10 minute walk. Beach surface is fine sand. Mara Provincial Park is a 2 min. drive from property Beach Equipment & Boat & Ski Doo & Boat Rentals available at Club Mara and numerous 10 min in Sicamous.

Mara Provincial Park Approx. 10 min walk or 2 min drive from cottage

Park has White Sandy Beaches Public Boat Launch, Picnic tables, Restrooms, Parking lot for Cars and Boat Trailers

Sicamous REAL Estate
May Sales Stats 2009

Sicamous 3 Total MLS sales for May 2009 compared to last year May 2008 15 Total Sales.
I guess everything we "hear" going on in the world it seems to be getting a bit slower as the months go by. People keep asking me when will it turn around? When YOUR attitude towards it turns around is what I think!
YOU can make it happen! I am writing deals every week, some go and some don't! OH well.. Interest rates are at record, record lows there is no better time to buy out here. Some prices are back in line with 2006 pricing so give me a call.

Now for the GOOD news: I received a snail mail letter last week from RE/MAX Western congratulating me?

"CONGRATULATIONS! TOP 100 WESTERN CANADA!"

Karen Singbeil congratulations for outstanding individual sales performance for April 2009 on completed transactions....

WOW is all I can say! I am truly honored and proud of my newest accolade.
I guess you keep your head down and keep working hard it does pay off, even in a horrible market!

I love this quote: "Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be" GS

Please call me if I can help you either pricing your home to sell in 09 or drive & buy in 09!
I sell all over the Shuswap! So if you are looking and need to know how to find me Toll FREE 1-800-582-8639.

Have a GR8 Day! I plan 2!

Karen Singbeil
RE/MAX at Mara Lake

• Listed for $319,000
• Gorgeous Townhouse in "The Sails" Sicamous, BC
• 3 Bedroom 2 full baths, 1584 sq ft.
• Modern open plan Nice Kitchen with Island & Black Appliances
• Gorgeous Tile & Laminate flooring
• Double Car Garage
• Short walk to Sicamous public Beach on Mara & Shuswap Lakes.
• Close in town location to shopping & walking distance to restaurants/pubs.
• Rentals and pets are allowed in complex.
• Strata fee's approx. $111.00 per month
• Taxes $2250.81/2008

Call Karen Singbeil to view 1.800.582.8639or online www.shuswap4sale.com

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RE/MAX at Mara Lake 1133 Eagle Pass Way Sicamous, BC V0E 2V0

I get asked everyday to give my opinion of value on property, from banks, appraiser's, the public calls me or stops in, & ALL sorts of REALTORS ask me either in my office OR in other towns.

Price is determined by two things:
1. What the other person is willing to pay TODAY.

2. What the last "similar" type property sold for within the same "time" frame which means refer to Rule #1.

This is NOT rocket science.
As REALTORS we have a mandate under our code of ethics to advise our clients properly and in doing so we have to give "facts" of the current market and what we believe the property should be priced at to find that "willing" buyer in that market.

OVER pricing is often used to secure a listing: Ask to see how many others have SOLD at what price & then make up your mind for yourself! Data on "recent" sales should be supplied to substantiate our claims. You do have the right to see this data & ethically you should be given this information. Do your homework! Often in a declining market and far too often lately people are finding out last year their house was worth more than this year. IF you are "really making a move" then price the home for today's market & it should sell!

NOW every once in awhile you will have the anomaly where some person will flat out just over pay SO drastic of "fair" market value this is what I call "my lottery ticket guy" doesn't care , wants it , has all the money in the world and is buying on more emotion than probably reason!
That is why things are sometimes skewed to the public & I undertsand why they believe theirs is "worth" more BUT that doesn't mean you can price your property placed on that one anomaly. If you are on the market for a reasonable time with little or no showings and NO offers then your flat out TOO high!

The current lottery is 40M & probably only one guy is going to win it! Let's hope it's you and you come to Sicamous, BC and buy lots of property all over the Shuswap & Mara Lake area! You know where to find me!!

Karen Singbeil 1.800.582.8639
RE/MAX at Mara Lake
LIST4U & SELLM2 (my plates)