Shuswap Lakefront Properties Embrace Nature
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Shuswap Lake, once a rugged area visited only by regular devotees, has rapidly evolved into a top seasonal getaway destination and is widely viewed as the pinnacle of out-of-city relaxation in style and comfort. Highly desirable, prime real estate is scattered bountifully throughout the region and a Shuswap cabin or cottage has become a hot commodity that signifies that elusive, idyllic and well-rounded British Columbian lifestyle.
In many remote places where this happens, we see an upsurge in lavish, extravagant properties that cater toward maximum indulgence and shift the atmosphere of the region to one of opulence and exclusivity that is virtually inaccessible. Strangely, Shuswap lakefront real estate has been decidedly resistant to such a radical…
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Salmon Arm is a city with a rich and interesting past, but apart from a few well-informed locals, most residents and visitors are unaware of the town’s impressive heritage. There are many ways to learn more: The Okanagan Regional Library, the online archives of the Vancouver Public Library… but what better way than to experience history for yourself? At the R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum, you can do just that.
The final tally is in for our Royal LePage Garage Sale for Shelter held on May 9, 2015 at our office here in Salmon Arm, BC. Between the sale items, the hot dog sales and the silent auction, we raised a total of $5,001.87 for the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation. The entire donation will come back to the S.A.F.E. Society Women's Shelter here in Salmon Arm. This is an outstanding amount with an increase of 40.2% over our 2014 sale!
It comes as no surprise to see the summer population of the Shuswap towns increasing year after year. And now, more and more vacationers are expanding their summer stays well into fall, or getting a kick start in early spring. After renting and falling in love with the region, a few of those former visitors take the plunge to become Shuswap property owners, and when they do they often consider the investment opportunities. Baby boomers in particular are major investors in the area, with the aging demographic seeking a quiet place to retire, and hot summers certainly don’t hurt!
It's no secret that paint is an incredibly easy, and affordable, way to make a dramatic change to a new space. Whether it's painting the walls, or just adding in some accents, incorporating some new colours can completely change the atmosphere of any room or space. So whether you who have just purchased a property and don't think you have the budget to decorate or are looking to buy a house, but are having trouble looking past the ugly colours; here are a few different ways that paint can help make your new house a home.
Are you considering a home purchase in the next few months? Will you be obtaining a "high ratio" mortgage with at less than 10% of the purchase value as a downpayment? If so, here's something you'll need to know.
We’ve been working on revamping our Salmon Arm and Shuswap real estate site for a while now, and it’s with great pleasure that we present the new Royal LePage Access Real Estate website.