Buying a house will no doubt be one of the largest financial transactions and most nerve-racking decisions people will ever make. Jay's expertise will help guide you through all the obstacles during this important decision process.
PLANNING ON BUYING SOON?
"Selecting the right property isn't a matter of luck. I offer my clients a lot of value with 20 years of local experience, proven negotiating abilities, attention to detail and a strong work ethic. I also believe I add value which cannot be bought or measured with money, that being sincerity, integrity and patience. Combined all will help you to make the most informed decision possible when purchasing your next Shuswap property."
Dave & Angela Colombe
"As first time home Buyers, my husband and I were unsure of what to expect in our price range and what a realtor would be able to find for us. After viewing many different properties with other Realtors we felt confident that Jay had our best interests in mind and so we chose Jay as our Realtor. Being patient, honest and encouraging, Jay helped us make what we feel was the best possible decision for our first home. Our experience was great and we'd highly recommend Jay as a Realtor to anyone."
The Yates Family
"Thank you Jay for assisting us in purchasing our first house! Jay made the process very easy, and made us feel so comfortable through out everything. We couldn't have asked for a better or more personable realtor than Jay. If anyone is in need if a GREAT realtor just give Jay a call! We appreciate all your guidance, help and time you put into making our first purchase a breeze. Thanks!"
This Is Going To Be Fun...
Remember you're not just buying a home... you're buying the "Shuswap Lifestyle!". Jay tells buyers that all the time and they laugh. "But it's true," he says "we are so lucky to live here!" He gets that, and that's why Jay loves what he does. Whether you are a first time Buyer or a veteran home purchaser Jay promises to make the process of purchasing Salmon Arm and Shuswap area real estate easier, more enjoyable, less time-consuming, and less expensive than if you undertook this challenge with someone else. He will help you locate and assess local properties for sale that match your specifications, and help you through the myriad of details attending the actual purchase.
As an experienced, full time local real estate agent working every day he is always familiar with the current listings on the market and knows the individual neighborhood values well. Jay can help you determine which properties are fairly-priced and in good condition before you start your search.
At your request, Jay can provide you with on-going emails of new listings that fit your criteria so you are always one of the first to know! If you are new to the area he'll be happy to provide you with a complimentary re-location package plus arrange to give you an escorted orientation of the area.
Your First Step...
Your first step to buying a home is to first ask yourself why you want to buy a home: To stop paying rent? To start building equity? To have a place of your own? To raise a family? Retirement? Next, list what kind of home you'd like and where you would like to be. Be specific. Separate the "must haves" from the "want to haves."
Think of yourself as zeroing in on a target, going from the general to the specific. Consider area (north, south, east, or west side); neighborhood (older and settled or sparkling new; a particular school zone; recreational facilities; and other community services.
Your Next Step: Loan Pre-Qualification...
Once you have addressed the above needs, your next step in the purchasing process is to get pre-qualified with a mortgage company. This can be done over the phone or even online in a matter of minutes. Call Jay and he will refer you to a mortgage professional with an excellent reputation and track record for successfully acquiring loan approval for his/her clients.
Jay Will Find The Right Homes For You...
Once you've been pre-qualified and know what price range you can afford to stay in, he can help you determine which properties fit your needs by using the (MLS) Multiple Listing Service system to locate them. He has the best possible resources and communication systems available today to help you locate the homes on the market that match your specifications. By clicking on these links you can even search his personal current listings as well as all of the office listings. Jay will help you complete your financing and inspections, and close on the transaction. His top priority is to make sure that your home buying experience is pleasant, cost-efficient and successful.
"Thank you Jay for assisting us in purchasing our first house! Jay made the process very easy, and made us feel so comfortable throughout everything. We couldn't have asked for a better or more personable REALTOR® than Jay. If anyone is in need if a GREAT REALTOR® just give Jay a call! We appreciate all your guidance, help and time you put into making our first purchase a breeze. Thanks!" The Yates family. :)
How our office operates
The Homelife Salmon Arm Realty office is owned and managed by local REALTORS®. The 6 co-owners, including Jay, share the concept of full service and the office has a great working atmosphere of focused professionals getting results.
Their solid reputation in the community has attracted many of the area's top selling sales agents. Homelife Salmon Arm Realty has received many national awards for outstanding listings and sales production based on similar sized offices throughout Canada.
Beautiful Armstrong B.C.108+ acre farm w/gravel pit. Rare property priced to sell at below market appraisal value. Welcome to country living. Sought after fertile farmland. 65+/- acres annually cultivated w/organic grain. Charming bungalow farmhouse w/new shingles, electrical panel & plumbing updates. 2 car garage, 40x60 shop w/220 power, cabin, barn, sheds. Ideal for horses, cattle, chickens, goats or other livestock. An area in the backyard to grow your own berries & vegetables. Beautiful views+privacy. Easy access w/2 frontages. In ALR. Recent ALR changes, explore potential for additional residence, power line in place. Property's overall substantial aggregate deposit relatively unworked to date. Permitted gravel pit, permit available to be transferred to new owners. Detailed description from a mining engineer who specializes in aggregate available. Minutes to town with everything you need. Create a family legacy farm and multi-generational aggregate operation. (id:2493)More details
The Baccata Ridge Winery at Grindrod offers multiple business opportunities and a rural lifestyle. The 43 acres is comprised of 12 acres of outstanding blueberry production, another 14 acres has rotational crops such as alfalfa planted in Class 2 soil. The remaining land is used for buildings, operations, and some treed areas. There are three titles that can be separately occupied. The infrastructure includes a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, 50 x 85 super shop, two small cabins, one retail shop, horse barn, public washroom and 5 serviced RV sites. The current operation sells retail and wholesale wines, mead, blueberries, and honey. This is also a great spot also as a wedding venue. (id:2493)More details
Listed by Landquest Realty Corp (100M)
and Landquest Realty Corporation
WOW Factor Mansion/Prime Location near Blind Bay Lighthouse: No Expense was Spared building Spacious 3 Bedroom 3 Bath Crown Jewel on Shuswap LakeFront. Aprox 142' of Private Reedman Point waterfront combined 2 Lots/ 0.8 Acre on dead end quiet street. Over $2 Million invested & took 2 years for house expansion/rebuild. New Construction completed aprox 2010 despite BC Assessment stating house as 1994. Triple attached garage has walk-in cooler & gardening bay. Detached 40'x28' Heated RV/Boat Storage Shop has RV height front doors and rear drive through door to your own concrete boat launch. Seller upgraded the dock & pier system +$300,000. Gorgeous outdoor kitchen/lounge entertaining area with fire table bar has Copper Island View. Fully fenced for pets & kids with waterfall, huge asphalt driveway. RV pad power/water hook up. Buyer to satisfy themselves with all measurements and room sizes. This home is hard to measure as few of the rooms are square/ bay windows everywhere. (id:2493)More details
Wow! The pictures don't do this one justice; this is a must-see for those looking for their next luxury home! Every once in a while, a true gem is found! Where luxury meets 11+ acres of privacy, offering recreation activities, storage, and the best view of the Shuswap I have ever had the pleasure of seeing! The architecture design definitely had the view in mind; every room captures it perfectly. As you approach the front door, you are met with a beautiful coy pond, fruit trees, and a fully fenced-off area for kids or pets. Upon entering this estate-worthy home, you are met with a large Living room, formal dining room, and a stunning kitchen. Enjoy the finer things in life with custom milled mouldings/trim, cherry cabinets, true hardwood fir floors and an ensuite larger than most bedrooms. This home takes entertaining guests to a whole new level when you walk out onto the 800 SQ deck, overlooking a brand new infinity-view saltwater kidney-shaped pool. Not enough? How about a fully equipped custom bar and Gym in the walkout basement leading to the beautifully stamped pool deck and patio. This 8000 sq'+ home really has it all. There are two geothermal systems, commercial-grade security, designated fibre optic line, and tons of storage, including a brand new 42' x 80' shop set to be completed this fall with 200 amp services. Power outage? No problem, the backup 68kw three-phase diesel generator can handle up to seven days of full power on one tank. Don't wait and call today. (id:2493)More details
Primary Dunbar area present this lovely home featuring extraordinary finishing along with most advanced home appliances & equipment Plus a WOK KITCHEN. Through out radiant heated floor, AC and HRV bring you the maximum of comfort. Roof deck over look the beautiful ocean, mountain and city day and night. There are balconies on each floor to enjoy the quiet and sunny back garden. The basement has a full sized media room with powered blind entertains the whole family. Close to the park, schools . Queen Elizabeth and Lord Byning catchment. a few minutes drive to the city center , International Airport and Richmond. Don't wait and it won't last. (id:2493)More details
Listed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
and RE/MAX Crest Realty
Country Estate in the heart of the valley. Stunning views from every window. 20 acres of prime farmland & organic gardens. High ceilings plus tall windows offer unobstructed views & loads on natural light. A/C & on Village water. Fir flooring, Pine ceilings. Winding paved driveway leads to architect designed home built to maximize the sunlight & did I mention the views? Covered decks, flower beds, irrigation system, organic gardens. Gorgeous 1,115 square ft 2 bd suite gas fp & private outdoor & covered deck. Plenty of storage. There is lots of room to add your new barn, workshop or garage & there is a site all ready for your pool & hot tub. Walk to town, sports field & the Lillooet river. Soak up the year round sun on Pemberton's most desirable street...of Dreams!!! Check out the virtual tour (id:2493)More details
This impressive estate with two separate titles and 180 feet of White Lake frontage is filled with attention to detail and craftsmanship. Multiple outbuildings exist, including a carriage guest house (2 bdrms), shop, and fish house. In the main house (4 bdrms), wide plank oak hardwood flooring is accented by custom millwork throughout. From the large baseboards and crown moulding, to the trims, and solid oak handrail, every corner was designed with intention. The impressive chefs kitchen has been outfitted with top of the line appliances, a farm sink, and wood ceiling with exposed beams. The attached pantry boasts a tin ceiling, center island, and rolling ladder. In the great room, the floor to ceiling rock fireplace adds ambiance to an eight-seat curved oak bar with temperature-controlled wine wall and two fridges. Further, a formal living room with gas fireplace, office with private deck, and library with barnwood accents complete the main areas of this spectacular home. Outside the living areas only continue. With custom milled wood walls and ceiling, and IPE hardwood flooring, the outdoor living and dining areas bring outdoor entertaining to the next level. The living area boasts a gas fireplace and built in TV, where the dining area comes complete with built-in seating for twelve and a 42 barbecue with overhead vent. Lastly, an expansive deck is private and peaceful, overlooking the unobstructed and panoramic views that make this incredible property one in a million. (id:2493)More details
Available on its own or purchase with the adjacent vacant 2.82 acre waterfront lot MLS#10233287 in combination with main home. More info also available in combined listing under MLS# 10233276. Multiple outbuildings exist, including a carriage guest house (2 bdrms), shop, and cantina. In the main house (4 bdrms), wide plank oak h/w flooring is accented by custom millwork throughout. From the large baseboards and crown moulding, to the trims, and solid oak handrail, every corner was designed with intention. The impressive chefs kitchen has been outfitted with top of the line appliances, a farm sink, and wood ceiling with exposed beams. The attached pantry boasts a tin ceiling, center island, and rolling ladder. In the great room, the floor to ceiling rock f/p adds ambiance to an eight-seat curved oak bar with temperature-controlled wine walls and two fridges. Further, a formal living room with gas f/p, office with private deck, and library with barnwood accents complete the main areas of this spectacular home. With custom milled wood walls and ceiling, and IPE h/w flooring, the outdoor living and dining areas bring outdoor entertaining to the next level. The living area boasts a gas f/p and built in TV, where the dining area comes complete with built-in seating for twelve and a 42 BBQ with overhead vent. Lastly, an expansive deck is private and peaceful, overlooking the unobstructed and panoramic views that make this incredible property one in a million (id:2493)More details
WATERFRONT ACREAGE on Shuswap Lake in Blind Bay with the most stunning log home hand crafted by award winning log builders Pioneer Log Homes & General Contracted by custom builder Carlo Bordin Contracting; this home will put you in awe the moment you drive onto the secluded private property. Over 4000 sqft of high end quality with special features everywhere you look offering a huge great room with cascading vaulted ceilings, gigantic 20 ft wide triple windows that span full height to absorb the NW lakeviews & include beautiful Shuswap sunsets. The home offers 4 Bedrms & 4 Bathrms with lots of room to expand into more bedrms if required. Every square inch of this home is custom built including the massive logs that enhance the lake life cottage living. There is heated terra cotta tiles throughout the main floor & a heated custom featured decorative concrete floor in the walkout lower level. Custom lighting switches, Rock clad wood burning fireplace feature in the great room, Granite counters in the 'Mi-Tec' custom island kitchen with gas range & stainless appliances, corner pantry, large bright metal clad wood windows, solid doors & trim. The outdoor covered decks span full width & are bordered by huge tree-like logs & glass railings. The house is fully services with gas, power & high speed internet services. Detached triple garage is also slab heated with storage shelving & shop area. The home is perched above the lake with a full road. See the drone & virtual tour videos (id:2493)More details
First Time Offered For Sale 144 Acres just outside City limits in Ranchero area. Property backs up to Shuswap National Golf Course and has been farmed. Water Rights and Irrigated land from Bergerac Lake which is partially on this property. Property is in ALR, approximately 15 acres in timber and rest in pasture and hay. Older but solid 4 bedroom 2 bath full basement farm house with hay storage, barn and outbuildings, creek and small lake on property. Check out the drone video clip attached showing this lovely farmland - such a rare find! (id:2493)More details
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