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Kootenay Region Residential Statistics
Listings
Win $100 Cash
Nelson News Flash
Gardening in Zone 5
Relay For Life Sponsorship

Real Estate In Nelson, BC

Real Estate Market Statistics

If you are interested in buying real estate in the Kootenays, but you are unsure where to invest, take a look at the boundary breakdown.  For individuals holding onto the dream of home ownership, there is still affordable housing in some small communities throughout the Kootenay region.

As per the Kootenay Real Estate Board Statistics for the end of February the average prices year to date on real estate in the Kootenay Boundaries are as followed: (bear in mind these numbers can be skewed with large or small $ volume individual transactions)

Residential Real Estate Sales Only:

Castlegar         $212,500         Elkford            $196,250

Cranbrook       $241,176         Fernie              $334,357

Creston            $215,850         Fruitvale          $150,000

Golden             $307,500         Invermere        $474,350

Grand Forks    $189,916         Kaslo               $222,550

Greenwood    $  91,500          Kimberley       $227,852

Midway           $206,500         Nelson             $287,227        

Montrose         $200,000        New Denver    $154,250

Nakusp            $200,000        Radium            $110,000

Rossland         $274,595        Slocan             $0 reported

Salmo              $180,666        Sparwood        $346,666

Silverton          $140,000        Trail                 $178,581

Warfield          $152,428

Listings

The spring market has been very busy so far.  I have a handful of new listings that are priced to sell:

• $279,900 Charming 2 bedroom home in Uphill Nelson with a view
• $415,000 Tri-plex in central Nelson with long term tenants
• $69,900   Immaculate 1994 mobile home on pad just west of Nelson
• $399,000 Lovely family home or house to operate a B&B in Kaslo
• $23,300 Gold yogi Imports on Baker Street business lease and goodwill
• updated list of available listings

If you are considering making a purchase or sale in the area and want some expert advice on the local market, give me shout and visit NelsonLocal.com for more information about Nelson BC Real Estate.

Win $100 Cash

Go to http://nelsonlocal.com/survey.html fill out my quick online consumer questionnaire and your name will be entered in the draw to win the cash at the end of April. Winner will be contacted by email and posted online.

Nelson News Flash – It’s time to get OUTSIDE!

Its almost time to break out the golf clubs and give them a good shine. There are two main golf courses in the Nelson area:
Balfour Golf Course - www.golfbalfour.com
Granite Point Golf Club - www.granitepointe.ca

For those who are gearing up to hit the open water of Kootenay Lake, you might want to check out some local websites of interest:
Kootenay Lake Sailing Association - http://klsa.kics.bc.ca/
Kootenay Kayak Company - http://www.kootenaykayak.com/index.html
Kootenay Lake - kootenay-lake.ca

Are you into Rock Climbing and need to challenge yourself?
Gravity Adventures Unlimited - http://www.gravityadventures.net/

For mountain bike and road biking gear in Nelson, BC including tours, maps, and repairs, visit:
Nelson Cycling Club - www.nelsoncyclingclub.org
Gericks' Cycle and Sport - www.Gericks.com
The Sacred Ride - www.SacredRide.ca
Kootenay Dirt Tours - more info

Garden Plants For Zone 5

Zone 5 is the climate zone for the Nelson area typically based on temperature ranges and humidity.  Before you go spending all kinds of money on your favorite flowers and shrubs make sure they are compatible with the growing condition for this area.  Some suggestions are below.

Relay For Life

In memory of Gerry Farko the Re/max RHC Realty Administrator for 38 years, I will be participating on June 2nd in the Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life. Relay For Life is 12 hours of fun, friendship, and fundraising to support programs and research for cancer patients and their families. To help support me in raising funds for this important cause, please make an online pledge.

There you have it . . .

If you are considering making a purchase or sale in the area and want some expert advice on the local market, give me shout and visit www.NelsonLocal.com for more information about Nelson BC Real Estate.

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