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.
World Class Privacy in an ultra Safe community. Like Rare Art, this one-of-a-kind 73-acre Ranch Estate is comparable to none within this rich area of B.C. on one of the best lakes in Canada, Shuswap Lake. Be impressed with these two private, turn-key, lakeshore homes with over 15,000 sq ft of combined luxurious living spaces. Enjoy a Rare private lake Cove with over 1200 ft of shoreline, two docks/buoys with a full-service Beach Cabana. Revel in the expansive heated/detached six-bay garages totalling 9 bays combined with 14 ft doors a Workshop and a caretaker suite. Maybe as well a Corporate retreat as it offers complete privacy & quality adventure activities. With a total of 11 sumptuous bedrooms and 15 bathrooms, 5 RV sites with water, power/ septic and a professional corporate boardroom seating over 12 this property offers plenty of opulent spaces to stretch out your creativity and unwind your mind. This high-tech minded property also offers high-end GENERAC Generators for all buildings and can be lived in off-grid. This area is also Blessed with convenient shopping and an abundance of healthy Organic produce/ meat as well Famous farmer's markets just 15 minutes away. Plan to visit this world-class property by Floatplane, helicopter, drive or boat, you will love visiting here and exploring this rich area! Exempt from the Canada Foreign Buyers Ban is a rare opportunity in today's Canadian Real Estate market. Message us we'll ensure a confidential worry-free showing:) (id:2493)More details
This spectacular Blind Bay waterfront home on Shuswap Lake!! Fully furnished Custom designed, one of a kind home that spares no detail when it comes to lifestyle. 6 full ensuite bedrooms, 10 bathrooms in total, Huge open concept including a lofted family room, spacious lakeview living room, Designer gourmet kitchen that extends into the full bar in the dining room. Outdoor kitchen area with covered and open lakeside patio areas, hot tub, professionally landscaped, floating dock, boat buoy, private bay, beach & West facing with stunning sunsets over Copper Island. Helicopter landing pad, hangar with full gym, shop & man cave. Tennis court, paved & gated with tons of parking & storage areas. The finest in waterfront lifestyle, being offered at $5.65 Million. Co-op Sale therefore NO BC Property Transfer Tax & NO GST as sale is for a share in corporation that owns the property! See our full virtual tour! (id:2493)More details
OPPORTUNITY ONLY KNOCKS ONCE! This spectacular executive lakefront property went through an extensive rejuvenation in 2010, adding over 3000 sq ft to the home, triple car garage, plus an impressive outdoor kitchen/dinning space, with roller roof system, and expansive dock. Adding a cost of improvements and up grades in excess of $2 million, too many upgrades to list. From the high end appliances through out to the hand selected stone shower in the huge 5 piece ensuite, it is all sure to impress. This custom built Euro Architectural Estate sits on 0.82 acres of flat land that is meticulously landscaped providing over 140 feet of water frontage. The oversized heated 40x28 drive through boathouse offers plenty of space for all of your water toys with 2, 12' doors in front and a 14' door in the back that allows you to back your boat down the private concrete boat launch right into the lake. (id:2493)More details
WATERFRONT LOG HOME in Blind Bay set across from Copper Island offers perfect privacy on your private 0.8 Acre freehold lot. 5,548 SqFt log home incl a 32x50' indoor heated pool & fitness area & an att 4 car garage. Main floor offers a central gourmet isl kitch w/granite countertops, Wolf double wall ovens & microwave. Built-in Miele coffee maker, SS french door fridge & DW. Custom kitchen elegance mixed with the natural log home feeling incl exposed log & wood ceilings. Formal living room & Dining room offers gas fireplace w/rock surround, Full wall double patio doors & windows, Bar off the dining room w/wine fridge, Rich wood ceilings w/exposed logs, stunning lakeviews that make you feel like you're floating on the lake. Rec room & Billiards room offer an additional gas fireplace w/rock wall feature, Full length wet bar w/brushed granite countertops & double patio doors onto the lakeside deck. Hickory Pre-eng hardwood floors. Indoor pool & rec area is adjoined w/new equip, HVAC recovery unit, 3 Pce bathrm & steam room. 4 large Bedrms, Den & 4 Bathrms w/bedrms on the upper floor including an oversized master & ensuite. All rooms have outside decks. Main floor deck off the common areas is huge, extending your living space into the outdoors & spralling over the panoramic lakeviews. Extensive concrete & rock walls w/stone steps to the beach, dock, 2 buoys, 231 ft of lakeshore privacy, set on 0.8 Acres. Check out the virtual tours! Thanks for your interest. (id:2493)More details
Shuswap like none other! Ultimate Privacy, ultimate luxury. On just under 5 acres at the base of McArthur Mountain overlooking the Shuswap, backing onto Crown land this Modern 3B/4B + detached 32 x 50 heated workshop with upper loft style suite. And a full 2nd 24 x 40 shop, not heated great for storage. This property gives you the ultimate lifestyle experience without even leaving the property, Heated Saltwater Pool, Hot tub, RV hookups. All with incredible lakes views spanning almost 180 degrees! Full outdoor kitchen, stone fireplace as part of the outdoor living experience. However, when you do leave the property choices are endless with the lake only mins away keep your boat in one of the many marinas slips in the area for a quick easy access. Or jump in the side by side and connect in the endless km of trail systems all the way to White Lake, Eagle Bay and further. Getting technical, this home is 45% Argon filled windows with LowE coating, composite recycled tire tile roofing and 13KW Solar. Spray foam insulation. Heated floors both levels, On Demand HW. Central Air. Custom granite and quartz counters, fully wired alarms and speakers indoor and out. 2 separate metered services, 2 forced air systems plus HRV. The list of features is endless, please ask for the full info package. Check out the 3D tour and videos! Yes, there is a promo video plus shop goal video. This home was featured in Haven. Potential for helicopter landing area and hanger in the shops. (id:2493)More details
Blind bay's most prestigious log home located on 2.15acres with 320ft of lake shore. At over 4000sqft of living space this hand-crafted home was constructed by HGTV's ""Timber Kings"" Pioneer log homes and is sure to impress the fussiest of buyers. So much to take in from the exterior when you pull into this private fenced property on to the new paved driveway, the home is wrapped with stamped concrete and glass exterior railings with covered vaulted deck area and lake/mountain views for miles. Through the front foyer you are brought to the awe-inspiring vaulted living area/dining and kitchen. The primary bedroom off the main offers a claw foot soaker tub with shower and W.I.C. Up there are 3 generous sized rooms which are all used as bedrooms currently and a 4piece bath. Downstairs has beautiful polished concrete floors with full bath and additional bedroom. Heated shop with 200amps. If John Dutton had a home on Shuswap Lake this would be it! Words cannot express this property in an ad (id:2493)More details
EXECUTIVE ESTATE on a lakeview 10 Acres located above Canoe Beach. Gathering ppty w/over a dozen private RV sites, most of which are serviced. 2017 custom built Rancher w/o bsmt offers 4 Bedrms, Den & 4 Bathrms over 3900 SqFt. Chefs dream kitch w/gas cooktop, 2 fridges, wall oven, micro, DW, built in hutch, walk-in butlers pantry. Tile Floors, Granite countertops, central island, lakeview dining room. Open concept living room w/Delacourt wood burning fireplace, patio doors onto covered deck, eng hrdwd flooring & high ceilings. Master bedrm won't disappoint w/ensuite offering double sinks, walk-in shower, large closets & in-suite laundry; providing 2 laundry rooms in total. Direct access onto either the lakeview deck via patio doors or a backdoor to the hot tub area. 2 additional bedrms up, one with an ensuite & the other w/cheater ensuite off the main bathrm. Attached oversized triple garage w/workshop. Surround sound system. The lower level offers a huge family room, wetbar, Home theatre room w/full 7 speaker sound system, projector w/screen, specialty lighting & tiered lounge chair leather seating. Walk out to the pool deck level with in-ground heated pool, putting green, firepit, patio areas & hot tub. Outdoor covered deck offers a natural gas heater over the dining area. Paved driveway with security gate, upgraded services including 3 200Amp services, Gas & well. 3 guest bunk houses with one of them being an original 1 of 7 McQuire Lake cabin. Walk to beach or marina. (id:2493)More details
2-7220 Welch Rd,Magna Bay. Welcome to Fraser Bay Estates. Hidden amongst the cedars is your own private paradise on the shores of Shuswap Lake. 200ft of sandy beach mostly east-facing bay, sits this Custom Majestic Hamill Creek timber frame. Not a detail was spared in the design and execution of this masterpiece. Every window designed to capture the outside and bring it in so you feel a part of the lake and forest lifestyle. Vaulted ceilings to display the wood features. Wall to wall windows and Skylights. Energy efficiency, designed with Geothermal forced air and Central air on two systems, plus in-floor heating on both floors. Mt.Rundall stone in the full wall fireplaces. Reclaimed Hardwood flooring throughout, custom lighting to show off the incredible craftsmanship in this home, there is not another like it. 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths plus detached double garage. Large kitchen with granite island counters and plenty of entertainment seating, wine fridge, full pantry, cook top and two sinks, new 2024 sub zero fridge. Outside the incredible patio area of recently refinished stamped concrete includes steps down to the lawn and an outdoor shower. It's truly a 4 season playground in the Shuswap at this home, from boating to sledding. Exterior is reclaimed timber siding all refinished professionally and re stained in 2023. Once you visit you won't want to leave! Check out the 3D tour and video. All measurements taken by Matterport. (id:2493)More details
Whether you seek a private retreat for relaxation or a place to entertain and create lasting memories with loved ones, wind down the long charming, paved driveway to this lakeside gem. A rare opportunity to own a 2.7-acre family estate property, right on the shores of Shuswap Lake in Eagle Bay. Prepare to be mesmerized nightly by epic sunsets painting the sky in a nightly spectacle. With 400 feet of West Coast style beach combining plates of flat rock with pockets of sand, dive into the deep clean waters of Eagle Bay or launch your watercraft from the double-wide boathouse with concrete boat ramp and rails, a real James Bond experience here! This crown jewel boasts a stunning 4500 square foot executive home, designed to showcase the stunning views. Wake up to panoramic vistas of the lake, filling your home with natural light. Two additional summer cottages nestled in the woods creates a family estate for unforgettable gatherings. A campground-style laundry & washroom setup caters to the occupants of these cottages, ensuring their comfort. The property even comes with a deluxe, high-end fifth wheel. In addition to the boathouse, with entertaining patio atop, motor enthusiasts will appreciate the other four garages, three of them detached. A 16 x 42-foot fully enclosed RV garage covers your winter storage, completing this waterfront paradise. Live the waterfront lifestyle you've always dreamed of in this property that seamlessly blends luxury, comfort, and natural beauty. (id:2493)More details
Welcome to 4452 Sleepy Hollow Road, a one of a kind Equestrian Estate Property located in Armstrong, BC. As you enter this private gated property you will find the 3 bed/2 bath Tudor style home complete with carport and a large guest room/rec room above. The gorgeous rock fireplace with new wood burning insert sets the tone for the comfy family room. The spiral staircase takes you to the second level walkway leading to the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms. Back on the main level the Primary bedroom and cozy kitchen just off the family room looks out onto the 20 acre estate. As you make your way down the lamplit park-like setting driveway, you will find 2 RV sites with full hook ups and to the right a 70x200 well footed outdoor riding arena complete with an exercise track spanning around approx. 3+ acres. At the end of the driveway the 60x120 HEATED INDOOR RIDING ARENA complete with an enclosed heated viewing area comes into view. Attached is a gorgeous heated 10 stall horse barn with wash bay, 2 tack rooms, feed room, newly renovated full bath/laundry room and office (possible added suite) - plus two of the doors in the horse barn aisle way lead to the newly updated 1 bed 1 bath spacious suite. Add in the 30x40 fabric enclosed hay shed, 20x90 pole shed w/3 stalls and equipment storage, 10 large outdoor paddocks with shelters and automatic waterers, double bay workshop/garage - and you have your very own Equestrian Paradise with access to surrounding trails! (id:2493)More details
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