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Avalanche crews prepare for worst By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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Provincial road avalanche crews are getting ready for what could be another year of steady snowfall after last year’s record-setting pack. Manager of avalanche and weather for the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Mike Boissonneault, said a challenge in monitoring the Coquihalla “is

when a persistent weak layer develops early in the season. That’s usually associated with cold temperatures and a low snowpack depth on the ground.” A fragile snowpack to begin the season heightens the risk of avalanches late in winter, particularly when a heavy snowpack forms on top. When warning signs aren’t as straightforward as comparing the two

levels, the Hope avalanche crew from the Canadian Avalanche Association are well trained to meet safety standards. The crew uses information from 175 weather stations installed specifically for the avalanche team. The information collected from the stations is sent to a base, from where avalanche staff access the updates.

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Company scammed, loses $5 million: owner Alleged fraudster who made his way through Merritt is blamed for firm’s fall By Phillip Woolgar THE HERALD

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SIMPLY STUNNING Ryan Ganton-Stanley took the prizes for best dressed and second runner-up as Mz. Cellaneous at the Mz. Judged 2012 pageant on Saturday at the Merritt Civic Centre. The event raised money for Nicola Family Therapy and featured 19 local men walking a runway in women’s shoes and clothes. Emily Wessel/Herald

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tarnished the company’s reputation with creditors and the general public, he said. In one of his opening moves in an attempt to allegedly take over the company, Robertson gained the trust of a partner in the firm who gave Robertson power of attorney. The alleged con artist then went to the banks and told creditors the company was doomed to fail. “So the banks pulled in the reigns and shortened the line of credit,” Kroes said, adding that Robertson then told suppliers that he was taking over the business. At that point, HomesDelivery already sold $4.5 million in its first year, and employed 55 people, Kroes said. Next, Robertson allegedly executed his most deadly blow: “He had our accounts frozen.”

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Coquihalla designed to avoid avalanches From Page 1 The crew is responsible for avalanche safety and minimizing the frequency and duration of avalanche-related road closures. “Everyone wants the road to be open, of course,” Boissonneault said, “but we can’t allow a highway to be open if we are expecting avalanches.” He said the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt is a top concern for his crew, as they attempt to prevent avalanches from reaching the freeway. “Our guys determine that avalanches that may be dangerous to the highways exist, then they will initiate a closure in the segment where the hazard exists,” he said. “When our guys determine that an avalanche may be a danger to the highway, then they will initiate a road closure.” Danger mitigation efforts sometimes involve control mis-

sions that deploy explosives from helicopters. Some avalanche hazards are triggered by remote control, though the costs and maintenance are high. Those aren’t available on the Coquihalla, but the snowshed is in a position to prevent conflict between the road and major avalanche paths. “The road itself is designed specifically to avoid avalanche hazards and it’s one of the few highways in B.C. designed to consider avalanche risks,” Boissonneault said. “The others are from carriage tracks, and other types where we stuck with the alignment.” Sixty-two areas in B.C. have been identified as avalanche sections. These account for about 1,400 avalanche paths. Eight locations are designated for the provincial avalanche staff, including one in Hope. Each location employs between five and eight people who monitor and control the avalanche Luke Kenzie launches off a hill near Merritt. Snowmobilers should pay close attention to the behaviour of the hazard in the geographic area. snow around them and they could make use of an upcoming workshop. Submitted by Kathy Senio

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As the rolling hills around Merritt load up with snow, winter recreation begins and the Canadian Avalanche Centre is making a preemptive strike on potential danger. The Merritt Snowmobile Club is helping bring the free Backcountry Avalanche Workshop to the Merritt Civic Centre on Sunday. “This is to try to promote awareness for the members who don’t have the knowledge,” Tracy Senio, a director with the Snowmobile Club, said. “This course is great for anyone who travels in the backcountry in winter-

time.” He said the course is open to everyone, not just to snowmobilers. Some of the other expected attendees are loggers, snowshoers and people who ice fish in remote lakes. The information could mean the difference between life or death, he said. “I know of a few people who have been in avalanches, including myself,” he said about his encounter on a nearby mountain. “I was lucky that I wasn’t buried, but I was very close.” He was able to stay on his snowmobile and outride the danger. “It was pretty freaky. It happened very fast and I

had very little time to really think about it. It was all reaction.” But the hazard isn’t confined to the remote hills. As the manager of avalanche and weather for the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Mike Boissonneault has seen his share of hazardous avalanche conditions endangering highways. His team is now training for what could be another season with record snowfall in the region. “Even though many of them have done it 100 times before, this is about making sure everyone is prepared, capable, knowledgeable and ready to deliver the best possible safety for the public,” he

said. “It’s a crackerjack team.” Avalanche control involves tossing explosives out of a helicopter to trigger an avalanche in a preemptive attack that aims to limit road hazards. The Ministry has identified 62 avalanche areas and 1,400 avalanche paths in the province that threaten the highway network. In Merritt, the Sunday workshop aims to educate people about the nature of avalanches, choosing terrain, reading public avalanche forecasts and making decisions while in the backcountry. The free course is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Senio is also a provider for the two-day Avalanche

Skills Training Level 1, which is organized by the Canadian Avalanche Association. “One of the reasons why I wanted to bring [the Sunday] workshop to town is to make people aware that we do have instructors available, such as myself, that would be willing to teach people the avalanche rescue skills and decisionmaking skills required to go way back in the backcountry,” Senio said. His two-day workshop costs $325 for people who aren’t members of the Merritt Snowmobile Club and those who belong to the club pay $300. Dates are still being determined. The course was also presented last year.

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REMEMBER WHEN? From the Herald archives: December, 1982

Tax formula adopted under protest Once again, for lack of an alternative acceptable to them, city council has decided to opt for the “Option B” taxation formula in 1983. The downtown businessmen have come out against the option because it taxes commercial and industrial sectors at a much higher rate than the residential sector. Council members for the most part have agreed that the current situation is unfair, but were unwilling to choose the alternative, “Option D,” because it would impose too sudden and tremendous a burden on homeowners.

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HERALD OPINION Will truth die on Deficit Hill?

TOM FLETCHER B.C. VIEWS Whatever happens in the provincial election five months from now, taxpayers should insist that it be the last spring vote. Now I know this isn’t sexy like the horse race of popularity polls so loved by the TV news. But integrity of public financial information is the next vital step in democratic reform, even more important than scheduled election dates. And the B.C. tradition of tabling untested election budgets, shutting down the legislature and firing up the campaign buses, has to end. The B.C. Liberals are on track to surpass the NDP on fudge-it budgets, having put millions into TV ads that insist the 2013 budget will struggle into the black. This is the hill Christy Clark has chosen to die on. Glen Clark set the modern bar with his 1996 election budget. After a run of red ink, it conjured a tidy little surplus that helped the NDP squeak out a win over the plaid-shirted Gordon Campbell. Campbell’s noisy exit had its roots in his 2009 fudge-it budget, which clung to an outdated $500-million deficit forecast that had already melted down along with banks, automakers and U.S. real estate. After the election, British Columbians found out we were really $2.8 billion in the red. Not one to waste a good crisis, Campbell ordered the harmonized sales tax.

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Some oppose the gas protests? PHILLIP WOOLGAR Merritt HERALD The ongoing battle against fuel costs in Merritt is heating up, as both federal and provincial politicians are weighing in on the fight to price local gas in line with Kamloops’. The vast majority of

Merritt residents tout the efforts of the individuals who have protested throughout town, and who led the charge to a drop at some stations by about $0.11 per litre. While it is not surprising to hear that some people are opposed to the protests, I don’t understand the rationale behind the criticisms. I haven’t heard firsthand from people opposing the protests, but others have cited examples of residents slamming those holding the signs, for driving business away from Merritt. While

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this concern was likely correct at the onslaught of the first protest approximately three weeks ago, a temporary disruption to business was offset by an almost immediate drop in the price of gas by $0.05 per litre at several stations. Other stations shortly followed, and then about a week later the price reduced further at several stations. To me, this is a victory, but to others, the two protests held over several hours on two days over the past month have damaged revenues for local businesses. So what do local busi-

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nesses owners have to say? Several have celebrated the efforts of the organizers, and have even facilitated the signing of written petitions at their stores. The identity of those criticizing the protesters remains unpublishable hearsay, but with gas prices as they sit, it is certain that more people will be encouraged to stay in Merritt to fill up. That means fewer people driving to Kamloops for gas, where they would also spend money on various other items instead of shopping locally. Whether we have wit-

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nessed the last round of Merritt Gas Protest 2012 will likely depend on if local stations lower the prices to the point where they are in line with Kamloops’. Organizers of the Merrittonians Against Gas Price Fixing say they won’t quit until Merritt prices reach Kamloops’ levels and there are price fluctuations — and good for them. Anyone opposing this group of upstanding citizens should look at the shortmid- and long-term gains of their efforts, and not the disruption that a few hours of protesting might cause.

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in red ink From Page 4 Now Premier Clark and Finance Minister Mike de Jong are proposing to balance the budget and shut down the HST money machine. Clark gave a speech in Coquitlam the day before last week’s budget update, warning it “won’t be pretty.” And it’s not. In September the current-year deficit forecast jumped above $1 billion, largely due to a glut of natural gas. The latest update pushed it near $1.5 billion. Natural gas royalties are bumping along the bottom, no big change there. But now coal prices and shipments are down, and a slow real estate market has pinched the flow of cash from Bill Vander Zalm’s legacy, the property purchase tax. I erred in a previous column, saying this year’s deficit is partly due to a staged repayment of federal HST transition money. Not so. That entire $1.6 billion was booked in last year’s budget, pushing that deficit to a record $3 billion. This means the current $1.5 billion bleeder is based strictly on current revenues, debt servicing and spending. So how is this sucking chest wound going to suddenly heal next spring? De Jong provided an early version of his answer in his September financial statement. Amazingly, it projects a recovery of more than $100 million in natural gas royalties next year. Hmmm. Liquefied natural gas exports to Asia are still years away, and the U.S., our only current energy export customer, is developing its own huge shale gas and shale oil reserves. In another forecasted miracle, sales tax revenue is expected to dip by a mere $120 million as the old provincial sales tax returns next year. In 2014 it is projected to bounce right back to where it is today, around $6.1 billion. That’s odd. When former finance minister Kevin Falcon announced the transition back to PST last May, he described annual revenue loss of about $500 million the first year, and more than $600 million the next. Granted, business investment credits and HST rebates to the poor also end, saving the government a pile of cash as this significant tax reform dies. But it still looks like another fudge-it budget, designed to help another premier avoid the political graveyard at the foot of Deficit Hill. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Clarification In the Tuesday, Nov. 27, issue of the Merritt Herald on page 1, concerning the Great Canadian Bike Rally, Community Futures Nicola Valley did not state the event organizers paid themselves.

Dear Editor: The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council has a project starting in January that assists the visual artists in our community. The public may not be aware that the beautiful art magazines available at the public library have been provided through funds raised by local artists. The Valley Visual Artists started this project several years ago as a way to support all local artists. The library staff has been wonderfully encouraging and co-operative in this project and these art magazines get a lot of use. The art magazine subscriptions all expire next month. However, the NVCAC has decided to take on this project and the current subscriptions will be renewed for another two years. These are Artist’s Magazine, Watercolor Artist, International Artist, Magazin’ Art, and Southwest Art. The NVCAC may consider expanding this pro-

gram. It is a very easy and relatively low cost way to support local interests in the arts and culture. Since public libraries do not have much funding for magazines, sponsorship of special interest subscriptions ensures there is up-to-date print information available to support the book collection and online resources. It may also free up some library funding to use in other ways, as the Merritt library is famous for doing, e.g. the innovative Extreme Library program last year. I do not know if other local groups sponsor magazines at the library for their own interest area. This might be something to consider if looking for ways to build or maintain interest in a special area, especially if volunteer time and funding are limited. As a bonus, the library handles the circulation, storage and even repairs and dusting. Jean Kiegerl Merritt

Vigils are important but not nearly enough Dear Editor: The candlelight vigils that take place on every Dec. 6 to remember and honour the 14 women students murdered at École Polytechnique in Montreal are important and moving because they honour all those women, and women and children victimized every year, everywhere. But the day isn’t solely about remembering. It’s called the Day of Action and Remembrance on Violence Against Women and Children. However, in B.C., there has been far too little action. Violence against women and children takes a terrible toll. In B.C., almost 100 women were killed by their spouses between 2003 and 2011. (These numbers don’t include the murdered and missing women from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, B.C.’s Highway 16 or the many communities coping with the epidemic of violence against women). Almost 60,000 women experience sexual and physical violence each year in B.C. Having a day to remember isn’t nearly enough. We need committed leadership. We need people who speak up when they see women disrespected and people to step in when they see injustice. We need to choose the kind of society we want to live in

and hold leaders accountable. In September, Victoria’s police department withdrew critical resources from a regional domestic violence unit created as a result of recommendations from an inquest into a horrific mass murder in Oak Bay in 2007. This unit is being considered a “luxury,” the department said. In the last two years, reports by the BC Representative for Children and Youth, the Justice Institute of BC, and others, found that not enough is being done in our province to ensure women and their kids are kept safe from violence. Programs in B.C. have faced budget cuts that prevented them from providing help that could keep women and children safe from violence, and help them recover. On Nov. 11, 2011, 124 transition houses (a second stage, safe home) and children who witness abuse programs participated in a one-day census conducted by the BC Society of Transition Houses. On this single day, these programs helped 1,110 women and children in person, and another 1,461 via phone or email. But they turned away 658 women, youth and children. Other community victim services, counselling and outreach programs connected to the Ending Violence Association of BC are having the same problem.

There just isn’t enough funding in place to respond. Community services make a huge difference every day. It is simply wrong when they are prevented from providing help and support that can save lives. In B.C., high-profile tragedies bring a flurry of activity and announcements related to violence against women and children. But what’s needed is a continuing, well-planned and adequately funded set of supports and prevention services shaped by communities. British Columbians need to hear from leaders at all levels of government about their specific plans to address violence against women and children. A provincial election is coming. Please make your voice heard. We will continue to remember and honour those who have fallen to violence. But it is time for action. Shabna Ali is Executive Director of the B.C. Society of Transition Houses and Tracy Porteous is Executive Director of the Ending Violence Association of B.C. They submitted this on behalf of the Roundtable of Provincial Service Organizations. Doug Hayman, director of strategic development, the Federation of Community Social Services of BC Victoria

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Others say they were duped From Page 1 “He would call and say, ‘Heads up, your accounts will be frozen as of today.’ I still don’t know how he was able to do this.” By this time, the company was slowly falling apart. But how was Robertson able to gain people’s trust? By lying, according to Kroes. “Within 90 days, he had about two dozen developers wound around his fingers, so he said. Every week or two weeks that would go by, he would say, we are almost there, and it never happened.” Most of the deals that closed resulted in buyers backing out, because Robertson couldn’t deliver on promises, Kroes said. “Even today, within the last few months, problems have still come to surface.” The company went into production in September and then the first home was built by December and delivered to Dawson Creek.

“By Christmas time, I felt that we had to get rid of Robert [because] the stories he was creating were pretty incredible,” he said. “At that point in time, he had told us that he really didn’t have to work anymore. He had sold a machine to Unilever for, I can’t remember the amount, but it was very substantial.” Kroes said the sale to Unilever would have been published, as the company is publicly traded. “At one point, he said he had sold $750 million,” he said. “By Christmas time, he was showing off [pictures of] his $40-million yacht that was based somewhere in the Greek Islands.” One of Robertson’s selling strategies was to include share certificates in agreements, Kroes said. But the certificates were not redeemable. He said Robertson was making up many stories about companies he owned that bought him out, including Armor All and Skidguard. But his alleged scams

aren’t confined to individuals and Kroes’ former company — a U.S. bank was also taken for $850,000, Kroes said. “There are so many people who say I should write a book about him, and this may happen.” Kroes said the most challenging aspect in his fight to see Robertson behind bars is encouraging people to name themselves as they bring their cases to police. While a Canadawide warrant is out for Robertson’s arrest, Kroes said not enough is done in the legal system to protect people from fraudsters. “Many people lost a lot of money and it will never stop. Victims will come forward from time to time. “One day he told me and another partner, ‘Ha, ha, ha, the sucker. I just got $50,000 out of him,’ and he laughed so hard.” Kroes said Robertson is in Belize where he’s said no one can touch him. “One day, he will meet the wrong person and I’ll be gladly reading

about it in the papers.” Today, Kroes said he still feels the pain of losing his company, and of having to pay 0.5 per cent more for a mortgage due to his firm’s bankruptcy. None of the allegations against Robertson have been proven. Common Local Scams The scams allegedly committed by Robertson appear to be relatively less common than a couple of more prominent tactics, according to Merritt RCMP Const. Tracy Dunsmore. She said both people who go door-to-door and those who scam online are more frequent than most might think. “Last week, a woman’s son was at home and some guy came to the house and claimed he was a computer guy, and the son let him in and he was doing something on the computer,” she said. “She doesn’t know if anything was done to the computer, or if he stole information.” She said Merritt police occasionally hear about

people going door-todoor trying to scam people, which makes it hard for those who are honest to raise funds. Dunsmore said people should be aware of identification and they can ask for a contact number to verify legitimacy.

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CENTURY 21 MOVING REAL ESTATE BC LTD. HOMES ON ACREAGE ACREAGE PRIVATE SETTING

HISTORIC ACREAGE

26.3 PRIVATE ACRES

RIVERFRONT ACREAGE

MOVING REAL ESTATE BC LTD. #102, 2840 Voght Street, Box 236 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8

IC & I COMMERCIAL

144 ACRES

250-378-6166 – TF 1-877-841-2100

Great building of 1680 sq.ft., corner lot, high traffic area. Previously used as showroom for car dealership. Zoned C-2. 2 separate titles.

#1718

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$345,000

HUGE SHOP 26 acres backing onto crown land with beautiful 4 bedrm, 3 bath home with full walkout bsmt. Property has 22x24 garage plus a 30x40 workshop with 200 amp main. A must see!

CUSTOM BUILT

HORSE PROPERTY

#1851

$ 589,000

Rich in history, this 100 acres was part of the ranch of 1904 with a few of the original outbldgs. Property is fenced & cross fenced. Water rights in place. Home has 4 bedrms & 2 baths.

#1817

$700,000

Beautiful 2 yr old modular on 9.62 river front proper ty. Home has open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, 3 bedrms, 2 baths. Has engineered pad created for a shop. Fenced pasture.

#1847

1.84 ACRES

$449,000

Exquisite land that was part of the original ranch, with 160 ac grazing least, water rights, incredible expansive views & Guichon Creek runs in valley below. Numerous building sites. #1816 $1.050,000

98.5 ACRES

#1719

20 ACRES

$465,000

COMMERCIAL BUILDING Character building in high traffic area beside 7-11 Store, zoned C-2 allowing many uses. Has living quarter in back of building with recent renos of flooring and paint. $248,000

#1853

OPPORTUNITY Well built home on 5.63 acres with panoramic views. Has 3 bedrms, 3 baths, open floor plan, good quality kitchen cabinets with marble countertops. 32x26 double garage/shop w/11 ft ceiling. #1746 $474,950

30 acre horse proper ty with spectacular views. Very private & fenced pastures. Home has 3 bedrms, 2 bath, fully fin. basement. Cozy air tight woodstove in living rm. Great for recreational retreat or live in year round. #1848 $549,900

2 bedrm rancher on 1.84 acres with many outbldgs including mobile home with addition, shop w/office & storage bldgs. Beautiful mountain views, lots of privacy & only minutes from town.

9.75 ACRES

PRIVATE 23 ACRES

21 ACRES

#1771

$384,000

Private riverfront hobby farm in Sunshine Valley. 3 bedrm home with numerous outbldgs. Approx. 35 acres of flat crossfenced irrigated hay fields with water rights and 60+ acres of hillside. #1725

$595,000

Great development property currently in TNRD but city water & sewer at lot line. Zoning to be determined by City upon inclusion into their limits. Two parcels with separate titles, being sold together. $2,000,000 #1713

Commercial with 4 bedrm residence on 1 acre. Great potential for your business ideas. Close to industrial area & RV park to draw in customers. Property borders Coldwater River

55 ACRES

COMMERCIAL

CUSTOM RANCHER

Magnificent rural property of 55 acres, just minutes from Merritt. This property offers a great setting for anyone wanting to live a farm live but still be close to the city. In the ALR with easy access. $529,000 #1702

3 bedroom home with full basement, partially finished, on 9.75 acres. Has 24x26 detached shop. Very nice views of the valley. Approx. 20 mins. west of Merritt. Enjoy rural living $359,000 #1831

Spectacular views from this high end quality home. Features, high end cabinets, crown moldings, Hemlock flooring, low E windows, huge wrap around deck, huge games room & much more.

KANE VALLEY

HOBBY FARM

#1694

$799,000

Custom built post & beam home with stunning views. Polished concrete floors with some in-laid etchings & in-floor radiant heat. 5 bedrms, 3 bath, maple cabinets in kitchen. Drilled well produced ample water. #1604 $629,900

Beautiful 3 bedrm custom home with gorgeous vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, Mill Creek cabinets + huge island. Distressed pine floors. The land is flat, useable and completely fenced. #1596 $485,000

MILLION DOLLAR VIEWS

KANE VALLEY

Commercial building on 12,000 sq.ft. lot on main highway coming into Merritt with high visibility and traffic. Currently has a tenant with thriving business and lease in place. #1584

COMMERIAL LOT Build your business on this 0.75 acre lot with great exposure & easy access. Currently zoned C4 which allows for restaurant, gas station, motel, hotel, auto, machine or show room & repairs $299,900 #1835

$185,900

9 PRIVATE ACRES

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

Enjoy the beauty of nature on this 9 acre parcel with 3 different benches, great building sites & partially borders creek & backs onto crown land. Hydro installed to 1st bench, drilled well. $182,000

BREATHTAKING VIEWS

QUIET SETTING

3 bedrm custom built home with timber frame beams with superior finishing throughout. Master bedrm ensuite has glass block W/I shower. 2 bedrms & den up. Geothermal radiant heat. Detached garage. #1837 $799,900

CAN-A-MEX FARMS

Private 10 acre parcel in great recreational area. Home has 3 bedrms 3 baths, fully finished bsmt. View off front deck. Fenced backyard with 32x32 heated shop w/13 ft ceilings,

#1807

$629,900

CUSTOM LOG HOME

COMMERCIAL

Fish out your front yard on 6 acres of mostly flat usable land bordering Guichon Creek. Power and driveway are in, septic approved. Close to Crown land with many lakes. #1508 $199,000

Great place to build your business on this 1.25 acre lot. Good exposure, easy access just off Coquihalla Hwy. C-4 zoning allows many uses. Call for details.

INDUSTRIAL ACREAGE

Development property of 2 – 10 acre parcels being sold together. Currently in TNRD but city water & sewer at lot line. Zoning to be determined by City upon inclusion into their limits. #1713 $2,000,000

Approximately 15 acres of prime development property. Current zoning is I3 with a portion in the ALR. Subdivision potential.

Enjoy this 1.92 acres in Lower Nicola. The 2 bedrm mobile has a lovely addition with spacious living rm, laundry & large master bedrm with W/I closet. Back deck leads out to fire pit area. #1766 $219,000

Prestigious 80 acre farm with stunning views & easy access. Has 2 spacious 4 bedrm, 3 bath home plus a mobile & 2 cabins. Has numerous barns & outbldgs, 10 pastures, water license & more. #1561 $1,690,000

Beautiful log home on 5 acres overlooking the valley. 3700 sq.ft. with 4 bedrms, vaulted ceilings, large kitchen, basement with media room & spacious rec.rm. 3 bay garage. Gorgeous landscaping. #1747 $535,000

40 AC HOBBY FARM

5 ACRE HOBBY FARM

$499,000

#1516 4

2 ACRES

INDUSTRIAL LAND

Nice view, easy access, gentle slope with Crown land nearby with lots of lakes & great hunting. Power at lot line, 13 GPM well, driveway in, septic approval. Just 20 mins from Merritt. #1512 $135,000

Light industrial 2.47 acre lot close to city limits. Zoning is I2, water & sewer not connected, requires application. Phase 1 environmental site assessment available with offers

#1809

COLDWATER HILLS

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LEVEL BENCH HOME

OPPORTUNITY

SMALL ACREAGE

Custom built 5 bedrm home in private setting featuring 4 baths, sauna, theatre room, large rec.rm & hobby rms, gourmet kitchen with oak cabinets & a pantry. Lots of RV parking.

Incredible revenue property, side by side fourplex on 1/3 acre in prime location. Building has been renovated inside & out plus roof & septic system. Monthly revenue is approx. $2670.

Unique 5.57 acres, close to city boundary with year round creek & fruit trees. Home has 2 bedrooms and is composed of cinder block with a full unfinished bsmt. The garage could be made into another room.

#1769

#1772

GREAT VALLEY VIEWS

NEW

Residential two storey home with 4 bedrms & 5 baths with approx. 1500 sq.ft. of C-1 commercial area, all on 1 acre, bordering Coldwater River. Has detached shop. Close to shopping & schools. $329,000

New 2 bedroom rancher with full unfin. walkout bsmt. Vaulted ceilings, open kitchen design, some hardwood floor, porcelain tile and 2 full baths. Double garage & lots of parking. Home Warranty. #1690

$389,900

ON 1.84 ACRES

HUGE HALF ACRE LOT

2 bedroom rancher on 1.84 acres, just minutes from town. Has many outbldgs including a mobile with addition, shop w/office space & storage bldg. Property is on community water & has 2 septics.

Beautiful custom finished 3 bedrm rancher with garage & detached shop. High quality finishing throughout. Has 2 baths including 5 pce ensuite. Central A/C. In area of other quality homes.

$384,900

FOR LEASE OR RENT Prime office space for lease or rent of 480 sq.ft. with ceramic tile flooring, gas F/P. On high traffic route. $900 + HST including utilities.

Call Doug 250-378-6166

#1778

$515,000

#1559

$414,900

Custom built post & beam home on 21 acres with 5 bedrms, 3 baths and stunning views from every window. Polished concrete floors with some in-laid etchings & infloor radiant heat. #1604

SPACIOUS YARD

$325,000

LARGE BENCH RANCHER

STUNNING VIEWS

$626,900

4 bedrm home with oak country kitchen, formal dining & huge living rm with vaulted ceilings. Master ensuite with jetted tub & W/I closet. Also has inlaw suite. Has central A/C, BI vac, U/G sprinklers. #1841

$309,000

EXCELLENT STARTER

GORGEOUS HOME

Fabulous 3 bedrm home with nicely landscaped & private yard. All carpeting replaced with laminate & lino flooring. Has fully fin. bsmt with large rec.rm, cold rm & storage. Large garage with double doors.

This 3 bedrm rancher is neat as a pin, has electrical upgrade, some new plumbing, new HW tank & a detached shop. Close to downtown shopping, schools & parks. Perfect to start or retire here.

Well maintained 3 bedrm, 2 bath home on quiet cul de sac & close to amenities. Open floor plan & vaulted ceilings. Kitchen has cabinets galore and access to partially covered deck.

#1717

#1756

#1676

d uce d e R

$320,000

$143,900

Compact ranch in natural valley setting with level hay land, Spius Creek to the East and Nicola River to the North, provides for abundant water for irrigation, 2 wheel lines & some hand lines. #1760 $999,900

Located off Nicola Ave. at Hilton Drive

ALLIE LAKE RANCH

5 ACRE HOBBY FARM

quality subdivision.

benefits to the home builders. In Savona, incredible 133 acres almost surrounds lake. Has 2 main cabins & 3 additional cabins, off the grid. Great area for all rec. activities- hiking, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting & more. #1663 $639,000

Beautiful, completely updated rancher with 2 bedrms, 2.5 baths, bamboo flooring, A/C, hot tub & large deck. Has 30x60 heated shop plus horse facilities. Close to school. #1819 $499,000

If you’re considering buying rental property, the combination of low home prices and low interest rates make this the best time to invest. Merritt is always in need of good rental units. Know your options – are you wanting a fixer-upper that you can renovate yourself and save money, or perhaps an apartment or strata unit that is move-in ready and requires low maintenance, is more your style. Renters want a good neighbourhood, close to amenities, shopping and schools. Call Century 21 and let our realtors assist you in finding a suitable property.

Carrington Heights

Grandview Heights

Half Acre Lots – Off Lindley Creek Road Starting at $109,000 + HST

RESIDENTIAL VIEW

Town Home Development at River Wynd

Nice lots in a newly developed,

Multiple lot sales are possible with

Prices Starting at $184,000

NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY RENTAL PROPERTY

$$39 $3 $399,900 33999,9900

3 bedrm home with full basement, 2 baths and sunny kitchen/living room with woodstove. Is fenced into 3 pastures & 2 small paddocks, has round pen & exercise arena, 6 stall barn. & a creek. #1554 $599,000

Seller to pay HST on lot sales

$339,000

$390,900

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#18 #1809 11880099

Beautiful 10 +/- acre parcel with gorgeous views of the Coldwater River, just 10 minutes from Merritt. Power at lot line & many lots have pre-approved building & septic sites. Some lots have wells, but all have a gov’t required hydrology study to assure Buyers of ample domestic water. #1442.

$459,000

#1857

$399,900

Lig industrial Light Li industria i l2 2.4 2.47 47 acr acre e lott close clos l e to city i limit limits. itts. Zoning Zo Z ning i g is I2,

APPROX. 10 ACRE LOTS

Beautifully designed family home in sought after subdivision. Immaculate inside & out. Home has 3 completely fin. floors, large kitchen with new HW flooring, laundry on main. Yard has been terraced, is nice & private with U/G sprinklers.

#1771

20 ACRES

Exceptionally well built 5 bedrm home on 20 acres, with 4 baths & inlaw suite in fully fin. bsmt. Large windows to enjoy the panoramic views. Reinforced foundation & external walls. 26x37 shop & garage. #1497 $849,950

$399,000

#1834

2482 Nicholson Street

#1856

6 ACRES

IMMACULATE HOME

OPPORTUNITY

Excellent location in downtown Merritt. This 1200+ sq.ft. building has had many upgrades in 2007 – new torch-on roof, electrical, flooring, new washrm in storefront and suite in back. $185,000 #1705

Gorgeous 4 bedrm log home with full bsmt on 4 acres. Spacious rooms, vaulted ceilings. Beautiful landscaping, large barn with 5 box stalls, 3 grazing pastures & several outbldgs. #1550 $499,000

$399,900

19.77 ACRES

#1427

Enjoy the peace & privacy from this 10 acre parcel that backs onto Crown Land. Beautiful log home with open concept, kitchen area overlooks gardens. Has several outbldgs. Great rec. area. #1587 $629,000

$329,900

#1856

Private 19.77 acres, 25 mins west of Merritt of Petit Creek Rd. Property is treed with Roberts Creek running through. Has view of surrounding mountains & valley. Power on road. #1597

September 25 - October 8, 2012

FEATURE HOME

Unique 5.57 acres in private setting with fruit trees & year round creek. The home is composed of cement cinder block, has 2 bedrms & full unfinished bsmt. Garage could be made into another room #1772 $339,000

Zoned C-2, has 3164 sq.ft. building with 3 bays, parts room and comes with assorted tools & hoist. Has 3 separately titled lots of 18000 sq.ft. in total.

Home and landscape Building Scheme. Call for more details. #1607

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Half Acre Lots – Off Lindley Creek Road Exceptional valley and ranchland views, easy access to crown land. Call for further details on limitations & a complete package.

#1531

Prices Starting at $85,000 + HST Fully serviced residential lots with fantastic views of the Nicola Valley and surround mountains. Close to shopping and college. Start building your dream home today!

Two storey townhome with unfin. bsmt. Main floor feature nice open design, 9 ft ceilings & kitchen with maple shaker cabinets, corner gas F/P with rock mantel, 3 bedrms & 2.5 baths.

#1726

#1813

Prices starting at $269,900 + HST

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Dave Berezan 315-5236

Don Gossoo Managing Broker

Lana McPharlane 315-3748

Janis Post 315-3672

INVESTORS

#1832

$ 169,000

#1843

$319,900

CUTE & COZY

ON THE BENCH

GREAT VIEWS

SOMETHING SPECIAL

GREAT LOCATION

QUIET LOCATION

Bright & spacious 5 bedrm home with double garage & great views. Foyer with 17 ft high ceilings, large kitchen with eating area & adjoining family rm. Bsmt offers theatre rm, family rm & rec.rm.

1800 sq.ft. 3 bedroom rancher with bonus room above garage. Open kitchen design, 2 baths, HW floors, crown moldings, 9 ft ceilings. Has fenced backyard with storage shed. Close to school

3 bedrm home on 0.35 acre lot with creek at the side. Open plan upstairs with a galley kitchen. Recent reno downstairs, new roof in 2004 and new HW tank. Has detached garage/shop

Look at the view while eating dinner with family or friends. 2 yr new home with modern open floor plan. 3 bedrm rancher with vaulted ceilings in kitchen, eating area & family rm. Double garage.

Well maintained 2 bedroom rancher in central location within easy walk to the downtown core. Nice spacious living room, bright sunny kitchen. Beautifully landscaped yard with plenty of RV parking.

4 bedrm home with recent renovations. New roof & siding in past 4 yrs, new ceramic tile, upgraded kitchen. New garage with 13 ft ceilings. Fenced backyard with deck & lane access.

Large family home with 4 bedrms, 3 baths, oak kitchen, with huge sundeck and views of the valley. New laminate floors in basement. Fenced backyard, single garage. Close to hospital & school

Beautiful 3 bedrm home with high end quality finishing. Kitchen has Travertine tile, granite counter, Mill Creek cabinets. Living rm has HW floors & gas F/P. Ensuite with Jacuzzi tub. Huge rec.rm.

Quality executive family home with HW & cork flooring with spacious rooms, vaulted ceilings, Mill Creek cabinets & includes appliances. B/I vac, UG sprinklers, 2 ground level decks. Private yard.

Spacious executive 3 storey home at end of cul de sac. Unique floor plan, sunken living rm, 3 large bedrms up 1 bedrm inlaw suite with office & rec.rm down. Has large 2 car garage with workshop

$494,000

#1850

#1823

$209,900

#1806

$189,900

#1812

$299,900

Large family home with 3 bedrms up + 2 bedroom inlaw suite at ground level. New paint & flooring on main, hot water radiant heat, oak kitchen cabinets, fenced backyard. #1854

$339,000

LOT OF POTENTIAL

SENSATIONAL

Great starter home on 0.31 acre lot in town. Has fenced yard with lots of RV parking. Laundry in basement, 3 bedrooms with extra room upstairs, could be bedroom.

Quality built view home offers approx. 4000 sq.ft. on 3 levels. Large chef’s kitchen with all appliances, family room open to large balcony, 4 bedrms, 3 baths. Fully finished basement. Triple garage.

#1805

$185,000

#1803

GREAT CURB APPEAL

Great starter or retirement home. 3 bedrms, newer kitchen and some recent reno’s of new flooring, water softener, HW tank, furnace & heat pump/central A/C and vinyl windows. Lots of parkings.

Executive 5 bedrm home with panoramic views. Grandiose floor plan, Jacobi HW flooring, slate tile, 2 gas F/P’s, extra large kitchen with maple shaker cabinetry & a 5 pce ensuite

SOL

3 bedrms up, 3 down in this two storey family home with 3 baths and fully finished basement. Needs some TLC. Central location and within easy walk to schools & shopping. $189,900

New 2 bedroom + den rancher with open design plan, master bedroom with 4 pce ensuite and walk in closet. Single car garage. Close to shopping and in good area. Quick possession #1696

$240,000

$469,900

Nice 3 bedrm, 2 full bath half duplex with updated windows & flooring. Large family room on main with 2 bedrooms, kitchen/ living room on 2nd storey. Fenced backyard with shed and single garage #1833

$159,000

$314,900

#1824

$174,500

#1846

$347,500

#1714

$285,000

#1845

$359,000

#1838

$449,900

#1840

$359,900

GORGEOUS RANCHER

NEW BENCH RANCHER

DESIRABLE LOCATION

GORGEOUS HOME

PRIVATE YARD

DETACHED WORKSHOP

ON NICOLA LAKE

This beautiful home features granite counter tops, high end S/S appliances, HW & ceramic flooring, 10 ft ceilings, crown moldings, central air, U/G sprinklers, covered deck & double garage.

Great views from this new rancher with walkout daylight bsmt. Hardwood, porcelain & carpet flooring. Vaulted ceilings, open design kitchen, 2 bedrms up, 2 baths, covered deck & double garage.

Great family home close to schools & shopping. Cathedral entry with 2 bedrms up, 2 down, large living rm and sundeck. Large family room with 2nd kitchen down. Carport with enclosed shed.

5 bedrm family home on fully manicured large corner lot. Features HW flooring throughout, ceramic tile in kitchen & baths, extra large kitchen, 5 pce ensuite. Huge workshop under garage

Fabulous home on 1/3 of an acre, 3 bedrms, 1.5 baths, laminate flooring & fully fin. bsmt. Has large 24x40 detached heated shop/garage with 220 wiring. Enjoy the vegetable & flower gardens.

Nice family home with 2 bedrms up, 2 down, 2 baths, big family room. 30x18 garage/workshop plus carport & RV parking. Had a furnace installed 2 – 3 yrs ago.

Magnificent waterfront home on 0.7 acres with detached 3 car garage. Home features 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 2 covered decks, 19 ft vaulted ceilings, S/S appliances, geothermal heat & Home Warranty

d uce d e R

#1716

$339,000

#1690

$389,900

#1826

$279,900

GOOD LOCATION

RIVERFRONT

REVENUE FOURPLEX

Large 5 bedrm family home, close to schools, with views from front & back. Has 2 bedrm inlaw suite at ground level. HW radiant heat with new boiler in 2009. New paint & flooring on main.

Gorgeous 4 bedroom, 3 bath home on 0.63 acres bordering Nicola River. 4 yr old home with slate tile & fir flooring, laundry on main, beautiful fir kitchen cabinets w/ large island. Huge rec. room.

Side by side fourplex on a 1/3 of an acre. Has been renovated inside & out including roof & septic system. Monthly rental revenue is currently $2670. Cooperative water. Desirable location.

#1759

$450,000

#1717

$320,000

#1808

$229,900

#1842

$ 1,195,000

DESIRABLE AREA

FIRST TIME BUYERS

NEW BENCH HOME

AT GLIMPSE LAKE

3 bedroom rancher on very nice ¼ acre double lot. Home is heated by electric baseboards but also has a gas F/P& pellet stove. Lots of room play area or built a backyard garage/shop.

Great place to start or retire. One bedroom strata units with open floor plan. Close to shopping and all amenities. Strata fees $55.61 per month.

Has gorgeous views, open concept design, deluxe kitchen with a $2500 credit for appliances, living room features built in entertainment center & electric fireplace. Home Warranty.

Prime 2 acre parcel at Glimpse Lake with 2 bedrm, 2 bath mobile home. Has drilled well & septic in place. Nicely treed and just short 2 min. walk to snowmobiling, fishing & hiking area. #1697 $239,000

Cozy 3 bedrm bungalow within walking distance to all amenities & shopping. Comfy living room with gas fireplace. Spacious kitchen with lots of cupboards. Covered deck in back plus detached garage. #1556

EXCELLENT LOCATION

Executive 3 bedrm rancher on immaculate ½ acre lot backing onto river. Features maple HW floors, ceramic tile, custom window coverings, 3 bedrms, 5 pce enusite. 475 sq.ft. covered deck in back with views.

#1849

$535,000

#1836

DOWNTOWN

#1821

#1800

NEW RANCHER

RIVERFRONT

$569,900

$249,900

#1715

LARGE FAMILY HOME

SOL

1427 sq.ft. rancher with full unfin. daylight walkout bsmt. 2 bedrms, 2 baths, modern open concept, spacious living rm. Kitchen opens to dining & great room. Double sidied F/P.

$299,900

#1844

2 WORKSHOPS

3 bedroom rancher on 0.23 acre lot. Open kitchen concept, comes with all appliances. Newer laminate flooring in some roof. Fenced backyard with sundeck & storage shed.

LARGE FAMILY HOME

$309,000

#1852

IN LOWER NICOLA

Beautiful townhome with 2 bedrms, 2.5 baths, skylight, gas fireplace in living room and considerable amount of hardwood flooring. Well maintained unit, double garage. Strata fees paid for rest of 2012

NEW TOWNHOME

315-3043

FANTASTIC VIEWS

NICE STRATA UNIT

$339,900

315-3548

IN LOWER NICOLA

SOL

#1676

Personal Real Estate Corporation

3 bedrm rancher with vaulted ceilings, Mill Creek cabinets, custom window coverings, professionally landscaped, U/G sprinklers & fenced backyard with gazebo & hot tub and 2 sheds.

QUIET CUL DE SAC

Brad Yakimchuk

NEWER RANCHER

Well maintained, gorgeous 3 bedrm, 2 bath home within walking distance to downtown. Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. Kitchen with cabinets galore with patio doors to sundeck. Partially fin. bsmt

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Trista Wills 378-7767

INCREDIBLE

BEAUTIFUL RANCHER

SOL

Don Ward 315-3503

Ray Thompson 315-3377

Debra Schindler

#102 - 2840 Voght St., Merritt, BC • www.movingrealestate.ca

Moving Real Estate BC Ltd.

Nice 3 bedrm, 2 full, half duplex with 1 car attached garage & fenced yard. New roof in 2007, updated windows & flooring. Large master bedrm. Open floor design. Option to purchase entire duplex.

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$159,000

#1854

$339,000

#1691

$495,000

NEAT AS A PIN

CUSTOM RANCHER

TOTALLY RENOVATED

This 3 bedrm rancher has been loved for many years. Is within walking distance to downtown shopping, schools & parks. One car detached shop, new HW tank, electrical upgrade & some new plumbing.

Custom finished 3 bedrm rancher with 34x20 shop on ½ acre lot. Features 5 pce ensuite, composition siding, central A/C. Finished top to bottom with the finest building materials.

2 bedroom home on large lot. New gyproc, paint, kitchen, bath, new flooring, fixtures, cabinetry & S/S appliances. New roof, plumbing & electrical. Move in ready.

#1756

$143,900

#1778

$515,000

#1749

$127,500

#1769

$325,000

#1682

$259,900

#1752

$84,900

#1758

$379,900

PRIVATE BACKYARD

ADULT ORIENTED COMPLEX

LARGE FAMILY HOME

REMARKABLE HOME

4 bedrm rancher with great views, private backyard with patio. Oak country kitchen, formal dining, huge living rm with vaulted ceilings. Ensuite with jetted tub. In-law suite. Central A/C.

Nice strata complex in park-like setting backs onto Nicola River. Home has open design, galley kitchen with nook, 2 bedrms & laundry on main, downstairs is hobby & rec.rms. Double carport.

A remarkable home with rooms for inlaws. 2 bedrm suite on ground level. Large open kitchen with nook, 3 gas F/P’s, fully finished bsmt with 2 bedrms & summer kitchen. Fenced backyard with garden area.

Spacious 4 bedrm, 3 bath home with great views from balcony off living room. Renovated kitchen & bathrms. Fully fin. walkout bsmt with “man cave”. Prof. landscaped & lots of parking.

#1841

$309,900

#1827

$239,000

#1744

$395,000

#1811

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$479,000

GREAT FAMILY HOME

TRIPLEX

AT SAND PIPER

BROOKMERE

FULL DUPLEX

QUIET LOCATION

PANORAMIC VIEWS

WHY RENT

INCLUDES 2 LOTS

CUTE STARTER HOME

CLOSE TO GOLF COURSE

LAKEVIEW LOT

Spacious home with 3 bedrms up, 3 pce ensuite, large bright living rm with gas F/P. Basement has 2 bedrms, in-floor heating, shared laundry. Double garage, I/G sprinklers, RV parking.

Good revenue property. Has 3 – 2 bedroom units with some recent interior reno’s in past year. Huge storage unit in backyard. Great for retired couple to live in one & rent other two.

2 bedroom upper floor in good shape & move in ready. Comes with appliances. Has some recent lino & laminate flooring. Nice sundeck for your BBQ. Easy walk to shopping & amenities

Custom built 5 yr old home just 2.5 hrs from Vancouver. Great for outdoor enthusiast. 2 bedrms, 2 baths, maple kitchen cabinets, 9 ft ceilings, large covered back deck. Garage has guest rm & bthrm.

Side by side duplex with 1740 sq.ft. 4 bedrms and 3 baths per side. Has 2 storage sheds in back. Side A has had some upgrades. Long term tenant in side B. Live in one side & rent the other.

This 2 bedrm 2 bath home has a large addition & an open concept. Many recent improvements of laminate flooring, gas F/P, appliances, HW tank & 2 sundecks. Lots of parking.

Beautifully finished 4 bedrm home in prime Bench location. Upgrades include new Walnut HW flooring throughout, central A/C, U/G sprinklers, roof, gutters & custom window coverings. Huge sundeck.

Home has had some updates of laminate flooring, double glazed windows, electrical upgrade, newer roof. 3 bedrms up and 2 bath. $130 for strata and $143 for natural gas.

Smaller 1 bedroom home in downtown area, close to shopping. Log style siding on exterior, nicely finished inside. 2 separately titled lots, house on one, other lot vacant. New roof.

Great corner lot on quiet street with plenty of room to build a shop. This cute 2 bedrm home is awaiting your ideas. Has some newer flooring. Nice big living rm and new bathrm.

Quality finished 3 bedrm, 2.5 bath home with some HW floors, Italian tile floors, skylights custom mouldings. Chef’s kitchen with all appl. & pantry. Central A/C, BI vac & water softener.

Spectacular 1.1 acre lot at Nicola Lake just 15 mins from Merritt, with breathtaking views and only a short walk to the water. Don’t miss this opportunity

#1671

$329,000

#1751

$199,900

#1820

$105,000

#1678

$398,000

#1703

So assuming you are one that needs the finances from the sale of one, to get the other, this could still be a positive move. If you have a property selling for $250,000 and you wish to move up to a $400,000 property and you did both now, while in a down market, this is what happens. For easy math, we will say next year that the market has improved 10%. So if you had waited, the property you sold would have climbed to $275,000 or an increase of $25,000 BUT the property you purchased would have also climbed to $440,000 or an increase of $40,000. By acting when you did, you gained $15,000 with just the difference between the two increases.

#1750

$163,500

#1764

$399,000

#1765

$87,900

#1310

$99,000

#1801

$135,900

#1802

$349,900

#1777

$190,000

QUIET LOCATION

HOLDING PROPERTY

HUGE PRIVATE LOT

RIVERFRONT

IN SUN VALLEY COURT

LARGE BENCH HOME

LOTS OF PARKING

WALLOPER LAKE

Executive 2 bedrm, 2 bath rancher close to golf course. Features central A/C, JennAir stovetop, Jacuzzi tub in main, oak HW floors, bright open kitchen with large island & bonus room above garage.

Large 2 bedroom bungalow with family room, on a huge lot in Collettville. Needs some TLC. Has a storage shed in the backyard. Good holding property.

Custom built 3 level home in private setting on 21,044 sq.ft. lot. Gourmet kitchen, granite counters, oak cabinets, porcelain & HW floors. Has sauna, theatre room, 5 bedrms & 4 baths.

Very nice 2 bedroom mobile home in nice, well maintained park overlooking river & golf course. Open design with laminate floors throughout. Comes with appliances, skylights & window coverings.

Nice 3 bedrm end unit with bigger yard, tastefully decorated, clean & tidy. Master bedrm has 3 pce ensuite & WI closet. Has 2 pce powder rm on main. Great patio in back & double garage.

This renovated home includes new flooring, paint, light fixtures & U/G sprinklers. 5 bedrms, 3.5 baths, living rm with 19 ft vaulted ceilings, bsmt with extra large rec. rm & lots of storage.

Large 5 bedrm family home of 11,700 sq.ft. lot with lots of RV parking. Has 2 bedrm inlaw suite on ground level. Has a double carport. Close to schools. Currently tenanted.

Cabin on ½ acre waterfront lot on Walloper Lake. Is 15 year Gov’t lease with approx. 6 yrs remaining. Easy access off Coquihalla Hwy.

BUYING UP IN A DOWN MARKET If you were thinking about upgrading to a better house or a better location in the Nicola Valley now may be the time. Most people want to sell high and buy low, which works very well, in this market place, if you do not need the sale of your present property to buy the new one. In that case you would buy low now and then sell your other property high when the market changes. However, few people are in this financial position.

$326,900

#1640

$299,000

#1506

INVESTORS

$105,000

#1559

$414,900

#1661

HALF DUPLEX

ON LARGE LOT

$52,900

#1825

$214,900

#1586

$359,000

#1822

APARTMENT

CLASSIC TWO STOREY

$199,000

#1762

LARGE LOT

$149,000

WATERFRONT LOT

D SOL Great revenue property, cute and cozy home, close to all amenities. Has an attached 1 bedrm living quarters in back. Private, fenced backyard with covered deck & fruit trees #1784

$172,700

Cute rancher on large lot in Collettville. 1 bedroom, huge living rm, open kitchen and 2 large storage shed in backyard. Lot is 50 x 231. Good rental potential. #1505

$109,900

Great investment or starter home. Totally updated 4 bedrm half duplex. Spacious rec.rm, newer bath, laundry & bedrm in bsmt. Private yard with lane access. Walking distance to downtown. #1787

$159,000

This level entry 6 bedrm, 3 bath home has beautiful detail throughout. Many rooms have updated flooring, molding, paint, wainscoting & new toilets. New roof in 2012. Potential for legal suite. #1779

$359,000

Great 1 bedroom apartment with newer laminate floors, big living room and balcony with nice mountain views. Currently in rental pool. Strata fees $162 per month. #1721

$69,500

Great starter home on 0.31 acre, fenced with lots of room for kids. Laundry in bsmt. 3 bedrms with possible 4th upstairs. Lots of parking and a carport. #1805

$185,000

1.104 acre lot with low slope with dual access to the shore area. Build your dream home in a new subdivision with a multitude of activities close by. Easy access off Hwy.5A. HST is not applicable #1638

$339,900

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