Victoria Real Estate Projects: Presale Chelsea Condominiums, Bolzano Tower Bear Mountain, Sentinel Ridge Mill Bay, Brentwood Bay Lodge, OceanVillas

Victoria Chelsea Condominium Development

What’s been over 100 years in the making could be yours this summer. Chelsea Condos Victoria. A luxurious new concrete condominium development in Victoria’s historic and beautiful community of Fairfield. Located in a neighbourhood only time could build, Chelsea Victoria condo homes are nearing completion today. So you won’t have to wait long to live in one of Victoria real estate’s most sought after addresses. To make this compelling neighbourhood and this exceptional residence your home at the Victoria Chelsea condominium residences, visit the Sales Centre today. Final release of pre-sales homes are now selling and move in this summer. Two bedroom and den apartment suites at the Chelsea Condos Victoria property are priced from $620,000. The sales centre is located at 5 – 1005 Broad Street and is open daily from 12 to 5pm (except Friday) or you can call 250.380.1873 or visit www.ChelseaVictoria.com. The pre-sales Victoria Chelsea residences are a Concert Property development.

Bolzano Tower Victoria Condominiums

Construction is now underway on the 27 storey pre-construction Bolzano Tower residences at Capella situated on Victoria real estate’s spectacular Bear Mountain property. The pre-sales Bolzano condos will be the first of Capella Bear Mountain real estate’s four iconic high-rise condominium towers to be built over the next five to seven years. Just minutes from Victoria’s Inner Harbour and the airport, Capella Bolzano condo tower residences in the pre-construction Victoria Bear Mountain real estate market is a master planned community with lavish courtyard grounds and wolrd class amenities including a fitness pavilion, deluxe spa, cantilevered restaurant, and a Capella homeowner’s concierge. Prices for these luxury presale Victoria Bolzano Capella Bear Mountain condo residences start from $500,000 all the way to $1.7 million. The pre-sales Capella Bear Mountain presentation centre for the Victoria Bolzano condo homes is open seven days a week in te Ponds East Building (the building with the clock tower) from 9am to 5pm. For more details on this upcoming phase of the presale Bolzano condo high-rise tower on Bear Mountain in the masterplanned Capella community in Victoria property market, please call 1.877.250.2502 or visit www.quiggcapella.com for the details.

New Sentinel Ridge Home Estates at Mill Bay

Sentinel Ridge at Mill Bay… Estate living just far enough away. A south coast, a west coast setting is home to a new pre-construction community of estates sized ocean and mountain view lots enhanced by exceptional homes of true distinction. We invite you to experience quality design inspired by a genuine desire to create timeless value in an extraordinary setting. Phase 1 of the Mill Bay Sentinel Ridge Home Estate Lots near Victoria BC are coming July 2008 in a limited released of West Coast craftsman inspired homes. The new pre-construction Mill Bay Victoria Homes at Sentinel Ridge Estates will start from $600,000 plus GST. The show home is open Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5pm. The Sentinel Ridge Phase II lots at Mill Bay near Victoria real estate is now accepting priority registration online now. Please contact them at 250.380.8221 or email info@sentinelridge.com. The preferred builders at this Mill Bay estate home community includes Sentinel Ridge Homes, Sebring Homes and Shore Island Development. The show home is located at 607 Sentinel Ridge in Mill Bay along the Saanich peninsula and you can get more information online at www.sentinelridge.ca. All pre-sales homes here come with the Travelers 2-5-10 year warranty.

Estate Sized Living in the Mildest Climate on the West Coast at Sentinel Ridge

A recent article published in the Westcoast Homes and Resort magazine by B. Kimmett, a very trusted source for information regarding new resort developments in Vancouver Island. The ultimate cream of many is to live in an environment at harmony with nature around them. Room to breathe and ocean views to soothe the soul. Mill Bay is such an area on Vancouver Island real estate with the mildest climate on the West Coast. Sentinel Ridge at Mill Bay is an environmentally sensitive community of estate sized lots with custom pre-construction Victoria homes starting at just 600k, all offering privacy and many have tree framed views of the sparkling waters of Saanich Inlet. Bill Beadle, owner and real estate developer of the Mill Bay Sentinel Ridge home estates, spoke of these “Oceanside home sites with spectacular views of the magnificent waterfront of Mill Bay as “estate-living designed for the discriminating land buyer.” He outlined that Sentinel Ridge is nestled in a tranquil West Coast setting, but within twenty minutes from Victoria, and two minutes from the Mill Bay/Brentwood Bay Ferry Terminal.

More information about these Mill Bay Estate Homes

A snapshot of the area includes shopping a short stroll away, mild year round climate int eh heart of Victoria’s playground at Shawnigan Lake, and numerous wineries and vineyards of the South Cowichan Valley. Sentinel Ridge estate homes at Mill Bay near Victoria is a block from the waterfront and just minutes to two internationally renowned schools, Brentwood College and Shawnigan Lake School. Residents at the pre-construction Mill Bay Sentinel Ridge homes will also relish the approximately three acre treed park and green space areas which are managed by the reginal government. Bill indicated that “most homes have ocean and mountain views, and sun all day long which is ideal for solar systems comletmenting the building scheme design codes; all of which enhance value at Sentinel Ridge.” With estate sized lots ranging from 17,000 to 22,000 square feet plus, your vistas will always be open here. As you relax on your patio with panoramic views of the ever changing waterfront in front of you, you will be glad that you came home to the Sentinel Ridge Mill Bay community. When you speak with Bill about your ideas for he perfect home design, you will be entranced by existing pre-sales homes under construction, and tastefully designed Sentinel Ridge homes already being enjoyed by some home owners here. A bonus is that each lot is served to the property line with underground power, gas, elephone and cable service. Water is provided by the Mill Bay Water District from a deep aquifer, eliminating algae bloom. There are no open ditches in Sentinel Ridge estate homes at Mill Bay real estate, and run-off from driveways is filtered through an absorbent strip prior to flowing to the roadways. Roof rainwater can also be utilized for garden irrigation. For quality of lifestyle close to shopping, schools, parks, hiking, lakes, rivers and the ocean, the pre-construction homes at Sentinel Ridge Victoria estates offers it all. For more information, please contact Bill at info@sentinelridge.ca or call Mikko of Sutton Group – Westcan Realty at mikko@sutton.com.

If you are looking for the most idyllic site for a lifestyle change, then this enclave of peace and sensitivity serenity is the answer. In our increasing awareness of ecological sensitivity, the fact that pre-sales Sentinel Ridge has a state of the art waste system, operated and monitored by the regional government authority CVRD, is a major plus. A Sentinel Ridge Victoria estate home community of gently curving streets bathed at night by the glow of street light, illuminating homes designed and constructed with compability to their neighbours is a haven for all. Interest in these estate sized lots and homes at Sentinel Ridge at Mill Bay resort real estate has been extremely robust, and when you visit the community and view the existing luxury homes, you will wish to stay here forever. Join the happy homeowners who arelady call Sentinel Ridge home. Here you will find a country estate set in arural West Coast landscape, yet with easy access to amenities of Duncan and Victoria.

UPDATE The Hudson Victoria Condos

Excuse the mess while we make ourselves gorgeous. Construction is now well underway at The Hudson Victoria signature and exclusive condominium residences. Seismic upgrading and demoliotion are nearing completion as we convert the historic Hudson Bay Building into some of the most stylish urban homes Victoria real estate has ever seen. And, while many of the pre-construction homes at The Hudson Victoria are now sold, there are still some excellent floor plans available for you to choose from. Single level Victoria Hudson condo flats from $384,000 and double height lofts pre-sales from $493,000. Also the new Victoria condos at The Hudson also offer all new penthouses from $860,000. Custom milled wood cabinetry, quartz slab countertop and baksplash, stainless steel undermount sink, fully integrated Miele appliance package, soft closing cabinet doors and drawers are just some features of the Hudson new Victoria condo residences. Also, the suites will have overhieght ceilings and original terra cotta facades. The Hudson condos in Victoria market are now selling. The sales centre is at 1703 Blanshard Street and is open noon to 5pm daily and closed Fridays. You can visit www.hudsonliving.ca or call 250.388.0018 today for more information.

UPDATE The Evo West Victoria Presale Condo Building is Now Starting to Take Shape!

NOW ALMOST 50% SOLD! The Best Opportunity to Purchase a New Victoria Condo Home at EvoWest is Now! The public interest for these one and two bedroom EvoWest Victoria presale condominium homes has been quite strong, as the EvoWest Victoria real estate community represents the most affordable new pre-construction condominiums in Greater Victoria. In fact, as of the writing of this announcement, we are nearly 50% sold! There is still a good selection of new 1 and 2 bedroom Evo West presale condominiums: One bedroom pre-sales Victoria EvoWest homes start from $205,900 and Two bedroom homes start from $260,900. Prices are subject to availability. We encourage you to come and see us at the Victoria Evo West condo pre sales center for a list of available pre-construction EvoWest homes and to see our impressive level of finishings including: Luxurious Granite countertops with undermount stainless steel sink in the kitchen. Porcelain tile flooring in the ensuite and main bathroom. Appliance package at the pre-sales Victoria real estate development at the Evo West condominium residences includes self-cleaning electric range, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave/hood fan combination – your choice of White, Black or for a limited time a no cost Stainless Steel upgrade. All Victoria condos at EvoWest real estate development will have Stacked washer / dryer. Urban exterior with durable cultured stone and hardiplank siding. The Sales Center for Evo West Victoria condo property, located across the street from the site at 844 Goldstream, is now Open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Noon – 4pm or by appointment. Thank you again, and we look forward to seeing you at the Victoria Evo West Condo Sales Center, open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 4pm. Best Regards, The EVO West Marketing & Sales. Please see the pre-construction Victoria EvoWest apartment Building layout and all of the available floor plans at www.evowestliving.com

Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa Expansion Includes Six Ultra-Luxury Oceanfront Residences With Private Yacht Slips

From the Vancouver Sun special resort and BC recreational property section. Brentwood Bay Ldoge and Spa is Victoria real estate’s only five star oceanfront resort property. The culinary and spa destination BC resort real estate property has thirty three luxuriously appointed Ocean Suites, an award winning wine cellar, SeaGrille & Pub Spa, with a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, executive conference facilities with two multi-media meeting rooms and a Brentwood Bay Lodge Victoria Marina & Eco-Adventure Centre for active lifestyles. In addition, the pre-construction Victoria Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa resort real estate BC has received the coveted 4-Diamonds from AAA and is the number one Rated Hotel in Victoria on Expedia and TripAdvisor.com. With a mild climate, great recreational options, a location next to none and the most scenic and luxurious BC resort waterfront real estate, the Brentwood Bay Lodge and Spa in Victoria recreational property market are a once in a lifetime purchase. Not only that, this is a perfect resort BC real estate investment for generations to come. For those in pre-retirement stage, purchasing now will ensure that you get a brand new OceanVilla at Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa that will be ready for you to move into once you hit retirement stage. With only six Brentwood Bay Lodge OceanVillas BC resort real estate properties available in this incredible Victoria waterfront location and prices starting from just $1,395,000, presales for these OceanVillas waterfront properties will be brisk. For additional information regarding the Brentwood Bay Lodge and Spa resort property offerings of OceanVillas Victoria, please do not hesitate to contact Lisa Williams of Century 21, Royal Victoria Realty Ltd at 1.800.592.5122 or directly at 250.514.1966 or you can email Lisa at lisa@lisawilliams.com. For more details online, please visit the marketing web site for the OceanVillas Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa Victoria at www.brentwoodbaylodge.com.

The OceanVillas Victoria Brentwood Bay Resort Offering

An unprecedented real estate waterfront BC resort property opportunity to own one of six spectacular oceanfront residences on Vancouver Island close to Victoria. Two bedrooms plus den with over 1850 square feet of carefree westcoast living. Enjoy access to your own 40 foot boat slip at the Brentwood Bay Marina and all the five star resort amenities next door at Brentwood Bay Lodge BC resort property. Luxury living is now available on Vancouver Ilsand, and these exquisite oceanfront OceanVillas resort residences in Victoria property market are now being offered on site. The real estate developers of the award winning five star boutique BC resort property at Brentwood Bay Lodge and Spa have unveiled Victoria’s first ultra luxury and eco-sensitive oceanfront BC resort real estate development located right next door to the architecturally impressive resort. All six of the west coast contemporary OceanVillas Victoria resort homes will have the most unbelievable ocean views and direct access to private boat slips. How convenient is that! Each Victoria OceanVillas at Brentwood Bay Lodge comes complete with a special privilege package that will include exclusive access to the Brentwood Bay Spa, outdoor seasonal pool, hot tub, Spa Essence of Life featuring all the spa services that you will enjoy dearly. The BC resorts spa was recently rated the “best spa on the westcoast,” by Fodor’s Guidebook. The OceanVillas resort BC homes are a rare opportunity for you to purchase a west facing sun drenched Victoria waterfront real estate property on the most beautiful shoreline. With sunsets over the Malahat Mountains and close proximity to the Saanich Peninsula, wineries, Victoria International Airport and all the cultural activities of downtown Victoria just 20 minutes away, home owners at the waterfront BC OceanVillas Brentwood Bay Lodge ocean view resort homes will have the most exclusive property in all of Vancouver Island.

Brentwood Bay OceanVillas LEED Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Rating System

This BC resort real estate development at the Victoria OceanVillas homes are designed with a commitment to the LEED for Homes standard in GREEN building construction code. The six new presale oceanfront Oceanvillas condominium homes at Brentwood Bay Victoria recreational property will use the latest green building practices ensuring energy efficient systems and environmental responsibility. LEED was developed by the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System and is tailored for the climate, construction practises and regulations. In addition to the green roof at the OceanVillas Victoria oceanfront resort homes, these luxury ocean view condominiums will also incorporate art heating and air conditioning systems that reduce the energy expenditure of the residences. Extensive use of recycled and FSC certified wood materials will also help conserve natural resources when building the LEED certified Brentwood Bay Victoria OceanVillas homes. Green buildings are also a lot healther to live in to, with lower indoor emissions. There is a great irrigation system as well to meet LEED certification and green building code. The Brentwood Bay Lodge and Spa Victoria Oceanvillas will be approximately 1850 square feet in size and will have two master bedrooms and spa inspired ensuite bathrooms. In addition, the floorplans of the pre-construction Victoria Oceanvillas oceanfront homes will also have room for a separate den or media room, a great room, balcony and double sided indoor and outdoor fireplace. The Oceanvillas of Victoria BC resort real estate will be built using West Coast architectural design elements with natural stone and woods. Each home owner will als have access to a private garage with a green roof and their 40 foot boat slip with full service marina.

Victoria Ocean Villas Project Profile

The OceanVillas at Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa is located on the waterfront just twenty minutes from Victoria and the offering will only include 6 exclusive villa homes around 1800 square feet that will be luxuriously appointed with spacious oceanfront patios. The price range for the presale Oceanvillas at Victoria Brentwood Bay Lodge will be between $1,395,000 to $1,795,000 and these are whole ownership private residences with flexible rental possibilities. The monthly strata fees for your oceanfront villa homes is approximately $300/month. The real estate developer will be Brentwood Bay Lodge Ld and the interior design will be done by Nygaard Design. The occupancy for the pre-construction OceanVillas at Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa will be ready for move-in by late spring 2009.

Victoria Real Estate Grows Up

B.C.’s capital city mixes prime recreational activities and history with a vibrant way of life – one that attracts those who appreciate living in a cosmopolitan city without Vancouver’s traffic congestion. This is Victoria real estate. A great article from July from the West Coast Homes and Design magazine. “We aren’t a one-trick town. Two years ago, Albertans were the main buyers of lots of brand new Victoria condominiums being built, and may where buying them for their retirement,” says Joe. “Today, people in tourism, government, military and education are coming to live here.” And to that he says, Victoria is now home to three well respected universities and the technology sector is moving in, which is resulting in newcomers pushing up prices. “Bottom line is as long as all those factors are in place, Victoria real estate will continue to be desireable,” says Joe. “the biggest complaint I hear is the cost of living… if you’re moving from Kamloops, yes, you’ll find it expensive here.” He concedes prices are getting high, with the average price of a home starting at $610,000 and waterfront Victoria real estate starting at $1.6 million.

Here are some of Victoria’s newest and hot properties on the market:

Aquattro condominiums is an exclusive waterfront real estate community located on 50 acres of park-like property on the West Shore of Victoria BC, with the Pacific Ocean as its backdrop. This distinctive pre-construction Victoria condominium roperty offers a plethora of amenities –gym, lap pool, hot tub, games and steam rooms, theatre room, and a boardroom all in a 22,000 square foot beautifully appointed facility at the Aquattro Victoria condo homes. The pre-sale Victoria Aquattro conodminiums feature spacious one bedroom units up to three bedroom suites, and Victoria pre-sale townhomes from 1,847 square feet to 2,500 sq ft. The design mantra at Aquattro condos in Victoria real estate is, “make it as great as the setting.” The indoor is connected with the outdoors by large windows and huge decks that are perfect for entertaining. Then there are the sweeping views of Victoria’s inner harbour from Aquattro real estate development then Juan de Fuca Strait, the Olympic Mountains, and woodlands to lure you. For more information about the pre-construction Victoria new condos, please visit the Aquattro sales centre at 170 Goldfinch Road, Fisgard Beach with a phone number of 1,250.381.6256 or www.aquattroliving.com.

Sitting on 1,500 acres of mountainside property, Bear Mountain Resort Victoria is located 25 minutes outside the city centre and offers the ultimate in community living for the most discerning customer. This Bear Mountain Resort in the Victoria real estate market has created buzz worldwide for being home to its award winning Nicklaus golf course, Westin Bear Mountain Victoria Golf Resort and Spa, five star cuisine and health and wellness centres. It encompasses four luxury Bear Mountain Resort condominium buildings, new Victoria townhomes and fractional ownership resort condo vacation properties. To discover more about the Victoria Bear Mountain Resort real estate opportunity, visit www.bearmountain.ca or phone 1.250.391.6100.

The Falls Victoria condo luxury properties, in the heart of the city, is seaside living at its best. The Falls condominium Victoria waterfront real estate is a collection of modern residences, teraces and 100 foot waterfalls minutes away from chic galleries and shops. Each Falls Homes in Victoria property market – with its spectacular views of the waterfront real estate – features superb Italian kitchens by Schiffini, air conditioning, granite, marble and limestone. For more information, visit www.thefallsvictoria.com or phone 1.250.920.7222 or visit the Falls Victoria presentation centre at 920 Douglas Street.

Silkwind at West Shore Victoria real estate development is a 23 storey, all glass pre-construction condo tower with unparalleled views of the ocean and mountains, offering 150 pre-sale Victoria condominiums residences with spacious and luxurious interiors. The pre-construction suites at the Silkwind West shore property are beautifully finished, with refined touches such as cherry or maple cabinetry, plasma fireplaces, marble or granite countertops, and hardwood flooring. There is also a 24 hour concierge service, an exercise facility, silkwind at West Shore Victoria lounge and pool. It’s nestled by historic sites, nature trails, beaches and world-clas golf, shopping and dining, offering the ultimate in luxury living in the Victoria real estate market. For more information, please call 1.250.385.7455 or www.silkwindwestshore.ca.

The Saanich Peninsula Vancouver Island – Sidney by the Sea

A great article published in the Home and Resort magazine and written by Tracey R. The resort seaside town of Sidney BC acts as a welcome mat to visitors arriving on Vancouver Island, home to the Victoria International Airport and one of the two largest communities on the semi-rural Saanich Peninsula. It makes a first rate first impression with its green rolling hills and farmland, lush forests, striking ocean vistas, attractive marina and appealing collection of unique stores and amenities. If you think these A typical sightings read like an open book – chalk it up to serendipity; as it happens. Sidney Vancouver Island has more bookstores per capita than anywhere else in the country – proudly tagged with the moniker “Canada’s Booktown.” For more information about Sidney on the Saanich Peninsula, please visit Town of Sidney at www.sidney.ca, Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce at www.peninsulachamber.ca , Tourism Vancouver Island at www.vancouverislandtravel.com, tourism Victoria at www.tourismvictoria.com or Tourism BC at www.hellobc.com.

Kelowna Enclave in the Mission Townhomes, Presale Kelowna Real Estate on Lakeshore Drive by Allaire Properties launches Okanagan Resort Homes

Enclave in the Mission Kelowna Community

Located in the heart of the beautiful Lower Mission, Kelowna Lakeshore Enclave homes offers stunning 3-bedroom townhomes in an established and close-knit community at Lakeshore Drive and Sherwood Road. With its central access and convenience to the local urban lifestyle; not to mention the great schools and amenities just a walk away - Enclave townhomes offers a rare and unique opportunity for all families. Surround yourself with the things that matter according to the Allaire Properties web site at www.missionenclave.com. Welcome to Enclave Townhomes – a community that will thrive and flourish on the energy, input and interconnection of its members. Here is a space that is rich in both greenery and human interaction. This Enclave Kelowna townhome community at Lakeshore Drive lets nature showcase itself while providing enough space for neighbours to interact positively, families to thrive, and relationships to prosper. Book now for your private VIP appointment for the Lakeshore Drive Kelowna Enclave townhomes pre-construction development by Allaire Properties. 250.764.2733. This is life as it should be. Enclave in the Mission is now accepting online registrations too. On any list of great Canadian neighbourhoods, you will find Kelowna’s Lower Mission community. The Lower Mission Kelowna real estate area has it all. This is where the well lived life happens. There are enough sports fields, beaches and shaded woods to keep the child in everyone well engaged. Here, the possibility of having nothing to do is – impossible. Here is a mature place at the Lower Mission Enclave Kelowna townhomes where hardworking, honest families enjoy the beauty and security of a community of shared values; a place where neighbours look out for each other an dchildren walk safely to school. The Kelowna pre-sale Enclave Townhomes in Lower Mission community is built on time tested values that are priceless.

The Pre-Construction Enclave in the Mission Homes and Floor Plans

The Kelowna pre-construction Enclave real estate development by Allaire Properties is marketed by MAC Marketing solutions and is an intimate collection of only sixty five townhomes constructed in 13 buildings ideally located in the heart of the Lower Mission real estate district at Lakeshore and Sherwood Road in Kelowna resort property market. The pre-sales homes of Enclave in the Mission are strategically built around a welcoming inner courtyard space – a focal point of gathering, play and relaxation. These are pre-construction new Kelowna townhomes that you will be proud to own. A great deal of thought and creativity was dedicated to making the homes at Enclave Kelowna real estate welcoming and special. Interiors: Profesionally appointed homes will feature many tasteful details including hardwood floors, stone countertops, forced air heating and air con. Richly appointed kitchens at the preconstruction Enclave in the Mission town homes appeal to every level of cook. Warm and welcoming bathrooms entice the time-out of a relaxing bath. A stunning floor to ceiling stone fireplace at the Enclave Kelowna townhouses provides a centre point for family or friend gathering. Everything down to the smallest cabinet handle, contributes a wonderful ‘wow’ factor upon entering – that’s something a Kelowna Lower Mission homeowner never tires of enjoying. Exteriors: The homes are West Coast craftsman designed and are planned to create a community within a community in Lower Mission BC. Each pre-sales Enclave in the Mission home features its own yard and privacy driveway (a feature not common in many new Kelowna townhome communities). This extended driveway allows for a convenient place for guests to park when visiting. Other features include Hardy board siding, asphalt siding, stone accents, double garages, energy star windows and individiaul yards. Livable, well designed new Kelowna Enclave townhome floorplans are available in various three and four bedroom configurations. Enclave in the Mission homes in the Kelowna resort real estate market are equally welcoming to the needs of expanding families or downsizing Empty Nesters. These are homes that maximize livability.

The Features of these new Kelowna Homes
Warm Living Areas: the new Kelowna townhomes at the Enclave in the Mission Allaire property development will include two colour schemes designed by award winning Portico Design Group in addition to nine foot ceilings, contemporary fireplace with floor to ceiling surround ledgestone will millwork, hardwood flooring, engineered by Satin Finish, plush and classic carpeting, horizontal blinds, vertical blinds on patio doors, four inch baseboards, post and beam style door casings and single and double swing closet doors. The Gourmet Kitchens at the pre-construction Enclave Kelowna Town Homes include sleek and sophisticated European laminate cabinetry with brushed chrome nickel hardware, cabinets for extra storage, oversized drawers, large island and coutnertops, professional quality Whirlpool stainless steel appliance set, modern Silestone countertops and ss sink, single handle pullout faucet, bright tiled backsplash, undermount lighting, wine chillder and other upgrades. The elegant bathrooms at the Kelowna real estate project at the Allaire Enclave townhomes include two designer colour schemes, laminate cabinetry, silestone counters, double vanities, glass shower surrounds, soaker tubs, single lever chrome shower, porcelain tile floors and large vanity mirros. Additional features and technology at the Enclave in the Mission Kelowna real estate property includes low emission paint, hardy plank siding, electric furnace, cable and telephone outlets, pre wiring for high speed internet, Whirlpool stacking washer/dryer, outdoor barbecue gas outlet, double low E glazed windows, pre wiring for in suite Enclave security system, and Allaire Construction

The Team and Contact Information for the Enclave Homes in Kelowna Resort Real Estate
Marc Allaire, principal of Allaire Properties has more than 25 years of managing construction projects that include an extensive portfolio of residential and commercial buildings in B.C.MAC Marketing Solutions has been in charge of the envisioning and sales for the pre-construction Kelowna development at the Enclave in the Mission townhouse project. The Interiors will be finished and designed by award winning Portico Design Group, a full service interior design company based in Vancouver BC. The Architect is NSDA – Neale Staniszkis Doll Adams. For more details about the Lakeshore Drive Enclave in the Mission townhomes in the new Kelowna property market, please call them at 250.764.2733 or email info@missionenclave.com. You can visit the Enclave Kelowna presentation centre at 4429 Lakeshore Drive in Kelowna, BC or you can register your interest online at http://www.mylasso.com/Signups/enclave_signup.php.

Enclave in the Mission Marketing Brochure Launched!

Surround yourself with things that matter. Coming soon to the Lower Mission area of Kelowna is the Enclave in the Mission real estate development. Welcoming presales Kelowna homes at Enclave Mission feature generously appointed kitchens, bathrooms, living areas with plenty of storage, entertaining or “getting away from it all” space. The warm living areas of the Enclave in the Lower Mission Kelowna resort real estate property includes two colour schemes designed by award winning Portico Design Group, and with main living areas with nine foot ceilings with expansive windows that let air and light into your space, contemporary fireplace with floor to ceiling surround of ledgestone and millwork in addition to hardwood flooring with satin finish. In addition, home buyers at the pre-construction Enclave Kelowna homes can expect plush carpting in the bed rooms, horizontal blinds, four inch baseboards, post and beam style door casings, swing closet doors and much more. The entertainment kitchens at the pre-sales Kelowna new homes at Enclave in the Mission will feature such appliances at KitchenAid Architect Series package in addition to ¾” silestone counter tops with double bowl stainless steel sinks undermounts. Also, there will be fourty one inch upper cabinets for additional storage, Lazy Susan, European laminate cabinetry with chrome nickel hardware and bright tiled backsplash. The elegant bathrooms will have large porcelain imported tiles, low flow water saving toilets, double vanity sinks in the master ensuites, two colour schemes for homebuyers to choose from in addition to chrome shower control, pressure balanced heads. There magnificent new Kelowna resort homes and BC recreational properties at the Enclave in the Lower Mission property area includes additional features and technology that homebuyers are looking for too. The new Kelowna townhome Plan A1 is a three bedroom suite with 1695 living space. Plan A2 is 1720 sq ft and floorplan B1 is a four bedroom with 1690 square feet. The Enclave in the Mission Kelowna new homes will also feature floor plan B2 at 1720 sqft, Plan C (3 bed) at 1735 sq ft, D1 at 1385 (a bit smaller than the rest), D2 at 1390 sqft, Plan E1 at 1405 and E2 at 1415 square feet. The pre-construction BC resort property developer is Allaire Developments and the architect for the Kelowna Enclave in the Mission homes is NSDA Architects. The interiors of the Enclave Homes in Kelowna property market are by Portico Design Group, and MAC Marketing Solutions is handling the sales.

Kelowna Resort Townhomes For Sale
Found on three acres at Lakeshore and Sherwood Road in Kelowna’s Lower Mission neighbourhood, Enclave in the Mission BC resort real estate is a stylish collection of 65 presale townhomes in 13 residential resort buildings all clustered around a lush, welcoming courtyard – a focal point where residents can gather for play, relaxation and conversation. Floor plans for Kelowna Enclave in the Mission resort properties are spacious, open and available in a variety of three and four bedroom layout configurations. The Enclave in the Mission Kelowna Presentation Centre Townhomes is open noon to 5:00 pm daily except Friday at 4429 Lakeshore. For more details, please call 250.764.2733 or visit www.missionenclave.com. No GST! Since you have been by to see our Encalve in the Mission Kelowna resort townhomes presentation centre and are considered a preferred registrant, I wanted you to be the first to know that on September 20, 2008 at our grand opening event for presale BC resort properties, we will be giving away five units with no GST! The first five people to buy an A1, A2, B1 or B2 Enclave townhome Kelowna pre-construction townhouse unit in Phase I will receive this amazing incentive. Please see attached floor plans for greater detail of the space. My advice to you is to not wait on this incentive, pre-book an appointment before September 20, 2008 and beat the crowds! Please call me so we can schedule you in to a time slot that works for you. I can be reached at 250.764.2733 or email me with an appointment date and time.

Join us for a Neighborhood Block Party

In many ways summer vacation went by too fast. Parents are back to their routines and kids are back in school already waiting for next summer. So to help the cause Allaire Properties is hosting a Enclave in the Mission Neighbourhood Block Party in the Lower Mission on Saturday September 20th at the Kelowna Enclave Resort Condo Presentation Center (located on Lakeshore just south of Dehart). Join us from 2-4pm for free hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks and more. Watch your kids as they laugh and bounce on the inflatable obstacle course, have their face painted or play with balloons. It's an opportunity to get out and enjoy time with the people that make the Lower
Mission Kelowna resort real estate such a great community. The Kelowna Real Estate Developer and the Enclave in the Mission Resort Condo Sales Team will be on hand should you have any questions regarding how this 65 unit presale townhome community will affect the Lower Mission neighbourhood. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards, Liz Anderson, Sales Director, Enclave in the Mission Kelowna Townhomes - liz@missionenclave.com - Cell: 250.470.2111. PS - Ask the Kelowna Enclave Townhomes in the Mission resort Sales Team about the enticing offers you can receive on a home at Enclave just for attending the Neighbourhood Block Party.

The Enclave in the Mission Real Estate Team would like to thank all of you who attended the Enclave Neighborhood Block Party this past Saturday. Over 100 families who attended the event enjoyed a gorgeous afternoon. Whether you were watching your kids laugh aloud as they played on the inflatable obstacle course, had your children's face painted, or simply enjoyed the BBQ, we were delighted to see such a large community of family, friends and strangers come together. Kelowna Enclave Resort in the Mission Block Party symbolized the essence of life in the Lower Mission Kelowna real estate - tight knit families young and old sharing similar values and interests. It is this type of camaraderie the 65 townhomes at Enclave in the Mission real estate development will represent when complete. Everyone who attended were pleasantly surprised with what Enclave Townhomes in Kelowna real estate has to offer. They were astounded with the depth and size of the community, the warmth of the interior finishes and the quality of the exterior finishes. Since the event, we have welcomed many of you back and hope to see you again shortly. If you missed the event, we would love for you to stop by and ask the Mission Enclave townhomes Sales Team about the Developer's Special Pricing being offered for a limited time. Please do not hesitate to contact the Enclave in the Mission townhouse presale Team at any time. They will answer all of your questions and will likely have solutions to most of your concerns. The Kelowna Enclave Townhomes in the Mission Presentation Center is open daily (except Fridays) from 11-5pm on weekdays and from 11-7pm on weekends, located at 4429 Lakeshore (just south of Dehart). Kind Regards, Ryan Mcdowell, Sales Associate, Enclave at ryan@missionenclave.com or Cell: 250.306.7769.

Bighorn Mountain Estates Okanagan Falls - Sunscape Resort Homes Okanagan Lake - Best BC Resort Real Estate Okanagan, Shuswap, Kootenays, Kamloops

Bighorn Mountain Estates in South Okanagan

The newest grated community in South Okanagan is located at Okanagan Falls BC where you will find new homes with double garages and walk-out basements starting at $399,900. Visit www.bighornmountain.net for more information about the South Okanagan estate homes at Bighorn Mountain that are now selling. Contact Fred Lindsay of Royal LePage at 484 Main Street in Penticton or call 250.493.2244. Some features of the Bighorn Mountain Estates include: lakeviews, 86 remaining lots for sale, gated community, beautiful views, great for all ages, building scheme in place and arts and crafts style homes. In addition, the estate homes at Bighorn Mountain in the Okanagan are fully serviced with contractor on site and the lot sizes range from 5000 sq ft to 14,000 sq ft and are surrounded by Conservancy Lands. Within the heart of the Okanagan Valley resort real estate market lies Bighorn Mountain Estates that offers only 93 new lot single family gated community that is welcoming to all ages and all lifestyles. With distinctive and unique arts and crafts homes, this South Okanagan real estate development at Bighorn Mountain estates resort property provides creative floor plans with finished basements in addition to a peaceful and very private mountain setting. Also, the homes overlooking Okanagan Falls at Bighorn Mountain Estates homes will have panoramic lake, valley and mountain views and all landscaping and fencing is also included with your home purchase here. More than you could ever imagine, the Bighorn Mountain homes in the Okanagan Falls real estate market will have lots starting from just over $167,000 and some completed houses (including lot land) are now available between the affordable rnage of $450,000 and $800,000.

Minutes from Amenities; Close to Nature – South Okanagan Resort Real Estate

A natural choice for beautiful vistas and recreational options in the South Okanagan recreation real estate property market, Bighorn Mountain Estates in Okanagan Falls will soon have its first human occupants singing its praises explains D. Murray for the BC Resorts Magazine of June 2008. Don’t be surprised if the nearby hiking trails and local wildlife inspire residents to exalt “Oh give ma home where the deer and mountain goats play,” as they watch tehese majestic animals in the neighbouring preserved parkland. “We have quite a large number of Bighorn Mountain Sheep and deer living there,” said project manager Ron Dyck, for the resort at Bighorn Mountain Estates in the South Okanagan real estate market. “We turned over part of our original site to the Land Conservatory, and it will remain undeveloped into perpetuity.”

Perched on the should er of Peachcliff Mountain amid natural beauty, Bighorn Mountain Estates is now creating a gated community of dream homes in the South Okanagan recreational market for families of all ages. With sparkling vistas over Skaha Lake that stretch north 20 kilometres to the city lights of Pemberton and panoramas that extend south into the famous wine country of the Okanagan Valley, the pre-construction resort homes provide an idyllic escape. With only a couple hundred residents, the peaceful community of Okanagan Falls is conveniently located beside Skaha Lake with sun drenched beaches to enjoy boating and other water sports at he Bighorn Mountain Estates resort real estate. Other popular amenities with a few minutes include a handful of golf courses, hiking and biking trails and over a dozen wineries and vineyards along the Skaha Lake resort area of the Bighorn Mountain Estates. Abundant shops and restuarnts are about 15 minutes north in Penticton. With a solid reputation built upon successful Penticton real estate projects (including a 350 home redwing Resorts and Westwood developments), Ron notes that Bighorn Mountain Estates Skaha Lake real estate has already enjoyed early popularity with repeat clients. More information can be found online at www.bighornmountainestates.com.

Skaha Lake Real Estate Presents Bighorn!

Already fully serviced, 93 lots were released this spring at the Skaha Lake Bighorn Mountain Estates resort homes – priced from $167,000 and ready to custom fit bungalows and walkout ranchers from 1,150 to 2,000 square feet on the main level. Homes start around $450,000 with fine standard finishing complementing the designated Arts and Crats exterior design of this Okanagan resort real estate development. Featuring bold heritage colours outside, the open interiors will typically have tow bedrooms on the main level and int eh basement, plus kitchens equipped with shaker maple cabinets and six appliances. Each pre-construction home at the Bighorn Mountain Estates resort in Okanagan can be customized with many options in layout and interior finishings. Recently finished, a community show home features a 167 foot vaulted ceiling, quality tile and hardwood flooring, plus stylish granite countertops throughout. The 2,000 square foot Bighorn Mountain Estates Okanagan home, exemplifying some of the qualities available in home packges rising into the $800,000 range, is open daily from 11-4pm. Each of the pre-sale Skaha Lake resort Bighorn Mountain Estates will have a fully landscaped yard with a solid cedar fence, plus use of a planned community playground. Energy Star equipment is used where possible – including low-E windows, high efficiency furnaces and water heaters, plus ECF Styrofoam basement walls which provide greater insulation. The new Okanagan resort real estate homes at Bighorn Mountain Estates along Skaha Lake are now available for purchase with exceptional pricing and customization.

With only a couple hundred residents, the peaceful community of Okanagan Falls real estate is conveniently located beside Skaha Lake with sun drenched beaches to enjoy boating and other water sports. Other popular amenities at the Bighorn Mountain Estates in Okanagan Falls within a few minutes include a handful of golf courses, hiking and biking trails and over a dozen wineries and vineyards. Abundant shops and restaurants are about 15 minutes north in Penticton, very close to the recently completed Bighorn Mountain Estates real estate development. With a solid reputation built upon successful Penticton real estate projects (including a 360 home Redwing Resorts and Westwood development) Bighorn Mountain Estates has already enjoyed early popularity with repeat clients.

Sunscape Resort Homes Okanagan Lake Country

Semi lakeshore condominiums that feature one, two and three bedroom design layouts are coming to 3366 Woodsdale Road in Lake Country, BC. Starting at just $229,900, these Sunscape Resort recreational condo homes in Lake Country BC are brought to the market by Musgrave Agencies Ltd, Creative Designs and you can call 250.470.2009 for more information or by visiting www.sunscapehomes.ca A splash of Lake Country at Sunscape Resort Homes is what D. Murray calls it in the British Columbia Homes and Resort magazine publication. Idyllic living beside a lakeside park, just steps from the beach in the middle of the quiet Okanagan Lake Country; where the air is filled with the fagrance of nearby vineyards and fruit groves in the surrounding hillsides. It sounds like a dream home location reserved for only the rich. Surprisingly affordable, Sunscape Resort Homes is about to launch on Woodland Road, nestled beside Beasley Park ont eh south shore of Wood Lake. It’s just steps to the each where you can enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, and numerous water sports on this beautiful warm Okanagan Lake Country Sunscape Resort community homes. Just down stream, the aquamarine colored Kalamalka Lake has been noted in National Geographic as one of the world’s most scenic lakes. Shirley, marketing manager for the Sunscape Homes in Kelowna’s resort real estate market welcomes visitors to their presentation centre every day. On land, a short drive leads to numerous recreational activities from renowned golf courses and popular ski resorts to award winning wineries. The pre-construction Okanagan Sunscape Resort Homes is within walking distance to local amenities, excellent restaurants, an djust ten mintues from UBC – Okanagan and Kelowna International Airport. It is also within 20 minutes of shopping in either of the valley’s two largest cities – Kelowna and Vernon. Pre-construction Sunscape Resort Homes pricing will be released in July and construction has begun on Phase One of this Okanagan Lake resort property. The 57 pre-sales condominiums and townhomes will come as freehold title and 100 per cent ownership. With maintenance free exteriosrs of siding and stone, the resort homes at Sunscapes Okanagan Lake are nicely appointed inside with stainless steel appliances, gourmet kitchens, and large patios to let you enjoy the rich Okanagan sunshine. The Platinum package will offer private hot tubs, wine fridge stocked with Okanagan’s wines, stainless steel barbeques and patio heaters. The real estate Okanagan developers – Musgrave Agencies and Creative Designs have both been building throughout Western Canada for over 30 years. Creative Designs has always emphasized superior design with quality construction and Musgrave Agencies is proud of their family owned and operated real estate development company that specializes in large scale residential neighbourhoods, including adult communities, multi-family, country residential, and commercial developments for over 35 years. For more information regarding the pre-construction Okanagan Lake real estate property at Sunscape Resort Homes, please visit www.sunscaperesorthomes.ca.

BC Real Estate Hotspots for Residential and Recreational Property

Rising Mercury on Desirable Destinations have BC Real Estate Hot Spots Housing Prices Increasing according to the Homes and Resort magazine of B.C. and written by Zac G. With it’s wide selection of distinctive options, BC’s real estate hotspots can often resemble a recreational smorgasbord. Many of the province’s favourite real estate destinations offer a variety of activities and places to see, making them popular choices for weekend getaways, and lengthy retreats. But what makes some BC property regions really stand out is the depth of their recreational menu and the fact they offer enough memorable experiences year round to satisfy the most discriminating palate. Such combinations make these real estate BC resort and residential property communities great choices for second homes and real estate recreational investment properties, but many are also permanent addresses for families and retirees looking to combine the promise of adventures and relaxation with a carefree lifestyle. Here are some hot spots in the recreational BC resort real estate market to consider before you make your second home purchase.

Kamloops Resort Real Estate Opportunities

Dubbed “Canada’s Tournament Capital,” Kamloops real estate is a premier location for athletes competition, both national and international, as well as cultural events. It’s also a mecca for golfers, with a diverse range from casual 9 hole coureses to championship fairways. Finding a nicer backdrop than the pre-sales Kamloops resort real estate and BC recreational property community’s panomraic views of rolling hills and sparkling lakes is rare. Only 45 minutes away is Sun Peaks Resort, Canada’s third largest ski resort real estate, which also doubles as a summer getaway with mountain adventures, camps, sports courts, mountain biking, hiking and many events and festivals. Other popular activities in Kamloops recreational real estate opprotunities include horseback riding, hang gliding and water sports such as kayaking, rafting and wake boarding. With a booming economy and relaxed lifestyle, pre-sales Kamloops resort property is the 37th largest metropolitan area in the country, and the city continues to see steady growth. Condo construction in Kamloops real estate market increased by 55 per cent last year, balancing Kamloops’ progress with affordable housing options for residents, home buyers and vacation homeowners. One of those affordable new pre-construction Kamloops condo developments is Talasa BC resort property, a village style community on Sun Rivers Golf Course. Now in its third pre-sales resort real estate phase release, Talasa Resort in Kamloops BC waterfront property release advertises home ownership for less than rent and has been selling out fast. But there’s no compromise here, as the neighbourhood offers restaurants, shops and a 12,000 square foot residents club with a yoga room, workout area, pool and lounge. Homes in Kamloops resort real estate range from studios to three bedrooms at Talasa Living.

Shuswap Recreational BC Property

Known for its pristine lakes and proximity to the Monashee Mountains, the Shuswap Lake real estate region has long been a favourite four season recreation destination. With the Shuswap Lake system and Mara Lake real estate recreational BC properties, there is an abundance of water activities, and along with golf, snowmobiling and hiking, may find the Shuswap Bc region the ideal recreational spot for a recreation pre-sales resort home. “Presales Shuswap condo development real estate has skyrocketed as we are noted as ayear round playground,” sayd Doreen Favel, Executive Director with the Sicamous Chamber of Commerce.” Our population is mainly retirees and recreational enthusiasts purchasing real estate Shuswap for recreational purposes and planning to retire in the future.” One of those pre-construction Shuswap Lake real estate condo developments is Legacy on Mara Lake Resort. The private waterfront Shuswap BC resort property offers one to three berooms luxury homes in asoaring seven storey building with amazing views. “Legacy on Mara Lake unique features include five star amenities and services such as offsite storage for recreation equipment, optional boat valet, two pools, hot tub, fitness centre, 400 feet of beachfront and a Mara Lake private marina,” says Curt Woodhall, principal of Lift Real Estate Sales and Marketing. “The Shuswap region is one of the most sought after recreation areas in BC resort real estate and features over 1,000 km to explore, some of the best boating in BC, great skiing and legendary snowmobiling.”

Resort Okanagan Real Estate at its Best

Few places in Canada have sen as hot a recreational real estate market as the Central Okanagan property ove rhte past few years. Buoyed by million dollar waterfront real estate properties and dramatic growth in Kelowna and Vernon, the average presale home price in the Okanagan Mainline has risen steadily since 2002. And BC’s Real Estate Board forecasts the average home price to raise another nine per cent in 2008. And it’s no wonder why so many people want to live int eh area. There’s something for everyone in the Okanagan real estate community here, from the urban bustle of Kelowna real estate to the small town charm of Okanagan falls property, and an abundance of recreational options in each. A booming economy makes living in the Okangan property region a realistic option for people of all ages. As the third largest metropolitan area in BC, Kelowna resort real estate is an economic hub to the interior. Being on Okanagan Lake property brings a multitude of water sports options and the dry, mild dlimate makes it a favourite sport options among sun seekers. Kelowna is at the heart of many of the Okanagan real estate’s top attractions, including world-class wineries and fruit orchards. One of the most desirable areas in Kelowna real estate is Wilden, a master planned community carefully integrated intot he surrounding natural wetlands. Located only 10 minutes from downtown Kelowna real estate property, the resort Okanagan development will eventually be comprised of 2,800 new homes built by Kelowna’s finest builders. The Wilden Homes in Kelowna property market here utilize natural boundaries such as hills, lakes and parks, and the private neighbourhoods will be connected through a network of pathways. Another master planned community near Kelowna is Timber Ridge resort real estate development on Okanagan Lake. This lakeside resort offers exceptional value with private cabins, cottages and condos surrounded by forest. There is also an activity centre, teen rooms and swimming pool, making this an ideal family retreat conveniently located only 20 minutes outside of Kelowna. In nearby Vernon real estate in the Okanagan BC recreational property market, there is a unique compromise between small town calm and big city amenities. A popular destination for vacationers and a permanent address for many families and retirrees, Vernon Okanagan has roughly one third of the population of Kelowna. “The emphasis in our town is based on family and community relationships with a small town feel,” says Paula Skladan, sales maanger at TrcoFreedom. “This is a great place for all ages: those looking to retire, escape the fast pace of the city life, raise a family or simply take time to enjoy all that life has to fofer. We really are the Canadian California.” TricoFreedom is the resort and recreational division of Trico Homes real estate developers and their Okanagan development Sierra Gardens offers a mixture of pre-sales single family, two bedroom and three bedroom pre-constrution Okanagan townhomes located only a short walk from Okanagan Lake. With a natural conservation area and boat launch, the community at Sierra Gardens Vernon real estate is an appealing property option for both vacationers and residents. “We have finished our community in low maintenance materials and will be fully landscaping and maintaining all of the yards,” says Paula. “Homeowners or vacationers can enjoy their time with our endless recreational activities.” With other three decades of building in Vernon real estate market, Landing Construction brings a strong reputation to their latest BC resort property, royal Oak. Perched on Vernon’s East Hill, the 50 pre-construction home subdivision at Royal Oak Vernon offers lake and valley views in a quiet, natural setting. The presale Vernon homes here are custom designed and individually finished, with not two exactly alike. “Royal Oak Vernon is unique in that we are located only five mintues from downtown Vernon, yet the subdivision is bordered by farmland,” says Brad Stinn with Landing Construction. “We are also only minutes from schools, shopping, lakes and the Silver Star ski hill.” For golfers and wine lovers, The Rise Vernon BC resort property is another desirable recreational resort community in Vernon. Set on the shores of Okanagan Lake, the presale resort condos offer a fred Couples Signature Golf Course, winery and vineyard, and a private beach club. Mediterranean influenced villas and homes make up this intimate collection of resort BC homes. “there are a lot of golf course communities in the Okanagan real estate, but The Rise Vernon is one of the few communities that offer wine and golf,” says Scott Henderson, managing director at dHz Media. “Vineyard living is a reality with its neighbourhoods located along the vineyard and design plans for the winery being announced this year. When you add the private beach club at The Rise in Vernon property market, it is easy to understand why homebuyers are purchasing these luxury homes. South of Kelowna and Vernon is Okanagan Falls, a quiet community and one of the province’s hidden gems. Loated on Skaha Lake real estate, the area offers many of the same highlights as the larger cities, including golfing wineries and orchards, but in a quiet small town atmosphere. There is an abundance of bird and animal activity, making it a favourite spot for nature lovers. And visitors and residents of Okanagan Falls real estate district can also enjoy the sun drenched beaches and a variety of activities including canoeing, fishing, biking and skiing. Close to all the action is Bighorn Mountain Estates resort real estate development, an all ages gated community in Okanagan Falls. Comprised of 93 single family homes built in an Arts and Crafts style, the property development borders a peaceful nature preserve. “The homes are immersed in nature,” says Linda Thibault of Bighorn Mountain Estates. “The real estate development is terraced and maximizes panoramic lake, valley and mountain views.”

Kootenay Rockies Real Estate BC Resorts

Comprised of the southeast corner of the province, the Kootenay Rockies is an outdoor wonderland known for its wealth of recreation and relaxation options, including scenic hiking and cycling trails, skiing, mountaineering and natural hot springs. So, it’s no wonder why the Kootenay Rockies real estate area has been increasing in popularity. The region is a favourite vacation destination and second home choice for people in BC and Alberta, as well as a preferred retirement real estate community. The Kootenay Rockies properties are also getting international attention, with people relocating there from as far as the U.K. “It is a clean, pristine, outdoor destination with a slower pace of life,” says Kathy Cooper with Kootenay Rockies Tourism. “There is an excellent quality of lifestyle for those that like to spend time in smaller communities that are close to year-round outdoor recreational opportunities.” One of the largest cities in the Kootenay Rockies property development district is Nelson, a timless resort community that’ sfull of culture and character. Bordering Kootenay Lake, BC’s largest natural lake, Nelson resort BC real estate property has hundreds of preserved heritage buildings and it’s a hub of art and nature activities. “Nelson is one of the most beautiful cities in Canada,” says Curt. “It has world class four season recreation, including some of the best powder skiing in North America and one of the most vibrant arts and cultural scene in the province.” Nelson’s Kutenai Landing BC resort property is a rare waterfront real estate development on Kootenay Lake offering modern concrete condominiums in a village atmosphere. With a private marina, community courtyard, and waterfront restaurants and shops, the Kutenai Landing Nelson property development offers all the urban amenities against a spectacular scenic setting.

BC Resort Real Estate Web Sites

For more information on these BC resort developments, please visit:
Wilden: www.wilden.ca
Timber Ridge Okanagan Lake: www.timberridgeokanagan.com
Sierra Gardens: www.sierragardens-vernon.com
Royal Oak: www.landingconstruction.com
The Rise: www.therise.ca
Big Horn Mountain Estates: www.bighornmountainestates.com
Legacy on Mara Lake: www.legacyonmaralake.com
Talasa Sun Rivers: www.talasaliving.com
Kutenai Landing: www.kutenailanding.com

Renascence Developments Launches Stonemark at Panorama Peaks Central Okanagan BC Resort Real Estate, Westbank Sunset II at Sundance Ridge Shannon Lake

Westbank MIRA Vista is Joinig the MAC Bulk Okanagan Program for New West Kelowna Real Estate Bargain Pricing!

MAC BULK OKANAGAN - Watch for it. The savings will blow you away. The West Kelowna MIRA Vista Joins The MAC Bulk Program. The MAC Bulk Team is pleased to announce the addition of MIRA Vista Westbank real estate development to the MAC Bulk - Okanagan program. The West Kelowna MIRA Vista is a completed, low rise residential development located in West Kelowna (Westbank) and is ready for immediate occupancy. MIRA Vista Westbank condominiums offers stunning views of Okanagan Lake and the surrounding area and is just short walk to some of West Kelowna's best recreation, commercial and retail conveniences. If you are looking for great Okanagan real estate value in the Kelowna real estate area, MIRA Vista Westbank is a must see. MIRA Vista includes comfortable, air conditioned homes, stainless steel appliances, 9' ceilings (with some up to 12') and generous living space in every home. To learn more about MIRA Vista call the MAC Bulk Team at 250.490.9900 in the Okanagan or 604.633.9988 in Vancouver. The Question everyone is asking "Is now the right time to buy?" At the prices we are selling MIRA Vista Westbank condos for sale, we believe there is no better time to buy than right now! The market fundamentals are all indicating that now is the time to get back into the real estate market: 1. Near record low interest rates; 2. Homes priced below replacement costs; 3. Lack of new Okanagan Westbank home starts (Okanagan has the lowest new home starts in Canada). In addition to MIRA Vista Westbank real estate development, the Okanagan MAC Bulk program is pleased to continue sales of Alysen Place in Penticton - another great buying opportunity in the Okanagan. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own fantastic Okanagan real estate at amazing values. Please call me with any questions about MIRA Vista Westbank or Alysen Place Penticton at 250.490.9900. Both MIRA Vista and Alysen Place are open noon to 5pm daily (closed Fridays). Westbank MIRA Vista is located at 3842 Old Okanagan Hwy, West Kelowna. Alysen Place is located at 3301 Skaha Lake Rd, Penticton. I look forward to hearing from you. Allen at Allen@MACBulk.com | Mobile 604.935.0887 | Okanagan Office 250.490.9900 | Vancouver Office 604.633.9988.

Stonemark at Panorama Peaks Central Okanagan Real Estate

Refreshing new design. Room to breathe. This is the Panorama Peaks Stonemark real estate development in the Central Okanagan. Coming soon – spacious residential condominiums from 1145 to 1475 square feet and Stonemark condo apartments start from just $349,900. Register now at www.discoverstonemark.ca or call 250.707.3815. The Stonemark at Panorama Peaks is another quality neighbourhood from Renascence development corporation.

The Central Okanagan Stonemark Kelowna Westside Development

Spacious residential condominiums in the Central Okanagan is upon us at Panorama Peaks Kelowna Westside. An outstanding home impeccably designed for indoor and outdoor living… where nature and open spaces beckon. This is Kelowna Westside Stonemark at Panorama Peaks Okanagan BC. Nestled in a mature, single family neighbourhood, Stonemark Okanagan real estate offers spacious residential condominiums that give you room to breathe, space to live. Panorama Peaks on Kelowna’s Westside community is situated in the sun-streaked rolling hills above Kelowna and Okanagan Lake, picture-perfect valley, mountain and water views are the canvas of your lifestyle. This is the kind of air you want to breathe, because at Stonemark you are removed from urban congestion unyet close enough to reap the city’s benefits. The Stonemark real estate properties at Panorama Peaks in Kelowna Westside has it’s presentation centre now open at 1818 Peak Point Court. You can view the Westside Kelowna area map as well as the local amenities map online as you can also register for priority selection.

Features and Amenities at Stonemark Kelowna Real Estate
Created by renowned architect Jim Meilejohn, your generous living space at the Stonemark apartment pre-sales condominiums includes the finest finishes to suit the lifestyle you’re accustomed to: chef-style kitchens with centre islands, master suites with walk-in closets, and ensuites with combination soaker tub/shower and double sinks, just to name a few. Indoor amenities at the Kelowna Westside Stonemark at Panorama Peaks real estate development include heated underground parking, large storage spaces, multi-purpose rooms and a third floor guest suite. Common outdoor terraces expand your living space beyond your own spacious deck and offer spectacular city, lake and mountain views of Kelowna Westside community and beyond. Close by to the Panorama Peaks Stonemark condo pre-sales, a glistening pool and rejuvenating hot tub beckon you. Hike or mountain bike on nearby nature trails then retreat to the warmth and comfort of your beautifully appointed Westside Kelowna homes. A blend of modern and organic styling, Stonemark Kelowna Westside at Panorama Peaks real estate properties offers spacious two bedroom and two bed plus den floor plans that range in the low to mid one thousand square feet. Designer inteiors, open floor plans and 9’ ceilings combine to make this a home you’ll want to live in forever.

Savour the Kelowna Westside Lifestyle
According to S. Boyce: when it comes to lifestyle, many believe Kelowna Westside is hard to beat. And Stonemark at Panorama Peaks condominiums is ready to convert non-believers. Getting fit is easy with a swimming pool and year round hot tub right at home. Plus you’ll find two amenity rooms at the Stonemark condo pre-sales development and a convenient guest suite. Nearby you’ve got access to world class golf courses, downhill and cross country skiing, swimming, boating, hiking, birdwatching, cycle racing… okay, you get the idea. All this, andyou’re still only 10 minutes from downtown Kelowna with its cultural venues, shops, galleries, and fabulous dining from fast food to romantic night out. Of coruse, you’ll also want to check out the ever increasing number of wineries to be found up and down the Kelowna Westside Valley in the Okanagan real estate community. Perhaps an afternoon checking out of a couple of tasting rooms followed by dinner on the waterfront and a night of live theatre? The options are endless at the Panorama Peaks condominiums at Stonemark Westside Kelowna.

Don’t miss out on Stonemark Condos!
Stonemark Panorama Peaks pre-construction sales for presales Kelowna condos is now accepting priority registration and will open soon at 1818 Peak Point Court in Westside Kelowna BC. Make sure you’re one of the first to receive additional details and view these exceptional homes at Stonemark condos. For more information, please call 250.707.3815. Or you can visit www.discoverstonemark.ca or www.rdcliving.com where you will find info on all RDC’s real estate projects and residential communities in addition to the presales Stonemark at Panorama Peak that is located in the central Okanagan in Kelowna’s Westside community. Thank you for your interest in Stonemark at Panorama Peaks. An exquisite new Kelowna real estate development is rising at Panorama Peaks with inspiring views over Okanagan Lake and the City of Kelowna. This development is Stonemark and it is the third installment of the "New Westside Story" brought to you by Renascence Developments Corporation. By receiving this letter you are now confirmed as a Stonemark VIP Preferred Client and will receive updates on this Kelowna property community. You will also have the first opportunity to become one of the fortunate few that will call this development home at Stonemark Kelowna. Please note our Presentation Centre is closed for the Fall/Winter season and will be reopening early 2008. For further information, you may contact or visit us at our Sundance Ridge presentation centre: 250-707-3829 or info@discoverstonemark.ca. Kind Regards, Your Stonemark Sales Team

Why you should consider living at the Stonemark at Panorama Peaks Community

Exclusivity: Stonemark at Panorama Peaks Kelowna resort condos ill be home to only 42 condominiums. Experience a quaint, intimate setting for those of like mind. Space: Stonemark offers large living spaces both in and out of doors. Marble: 1165 sq ft 2 bedrooms/2 baths plus den Deck: 180 sq ft Granite: 1375 sq ft 2 bedrooms/2 baths plus den Deck: 250 sq ft Marble plus: 1400 sq ft 2 bedrooms/2 baths plus den Stonemark at Panorama Peaks condo recreational properties real estate Okanagan Deck: 180 sq ft Slate: 1475 sq ft 2 bedrooms /2 ½ baths plus surf area (corner units) Deck: 225 sq ft All offer extremely large patios allowing enjoyment both in and out of doors. In addition there will be common area view Stonemark at Panorama Peaks condo resort patios on each floor. Neighbourhood: Stonemark at Panorama Peaks is an Okanagan resort real estate property that is situated in the sought after West Kelowna Estates area which is known for its quiet, peaceful and mature setting. Steps from Rose Valley Regional Park and all the hiking trails it has to offer. Views: Stonemark at Panorama resort peaks has been designed with view and amenity areas in mind. All Marble plans offer West, court yard and mountain views. They overlook the amenity area (pool, hot tub, water feature and relaxation area). Granite plans offer Stonemark at Panorama Peaks resort recreational real estate Okanagan East views some toward mountain and others toward Okanagan Lake. The south end of the building has lake and city views from all floors. Slate corner plans offer double light exposure with either Lake and Kelowna resort city or Mountain and valley views. Peace of mind: Special Stonemark at Panorama Peaks Okanagan resort real estate pre-construction pricing and mortgage rates available and guaranteed until possession. Building completion is expected for early 2010. Call (250)707-3815 To learn more on how to call Stonemark Resort Condo Home or register on-line at www.discoverstonemark.ca

Westbank Sunset II at Sundance Ridge by Renascence Developments

Premium condo living on Kelowna’s Westside is now available through Renascence Okanagan builders with everything under the sun at Sundance Ridge at Shannon Lake real estate. Golf and lake view presale condominiums are now available at Sunset II release of Phase Four – pre-construction Sunset II condos at Sundance Ridge BC resort real estate with stunning views and a great selection of 1 bedroom plus den to two bedroom plus den floor plans starting from just $281,900. The special features of this Okanagan property resort release includes rooftop decks, guest suite for your visitors, fine finishes in every presale condo unit along the Okanagan Lake and pool hot tub area. The pre-construction Renascence Development at Sundance Ridge Shannon Lake show suite is now open 12 to 5pm daily at Upper Sundance Drive (Shannon Lake Road to Shannon Way) at Westbank, BC. Now selling Phase Four pre-construction condo release with only $2000 down (ask about their down payment instalment plan!). Call 250.707.3829 or visit www.sundanceridge.ca for additional information about Sundance II condo pre-sales in the Westbank real estate market.

Convenient and Close to Nature in the Okanagan
A great article by Desmond for the Home Buyers Guide for BC Resort Development: With the first three buildings nearing completion at the Westbank Sunset II at Sundance Ridge Resort and 85 per cent sold out, shoppers can also choose from a handful of suites now offered with attractive financing. Scheduled to be complete from October to February, these presale homes at the Sundance Ridge at Shannon Lake Westbank real estate development can be claimed with as little as $2,000 down right now. Whatever Sundance Ridge resort building you choose, the lofty hillside location of Westbank’s Sunset II condo homes enjoys tranquillity among quiet residential streets, natural parks and an undulating Okanagan golf course all surrounding the shores of Shannon Lake real estate. “It is off the beaten path, that makes it a very private, quiet environment, yet it’s only four minutes away from all the modern conveniences as well,” said Lisa, noting the dozens of various stores built over the last year in Westbank real estate’s burgeoning shopping centre. Even more shopping is just 10 kilometres away in Kelowna. More information about the presale Okanagan Sunset II at Sundance Ridge resort BC real estate property is available at www.rdcliving.com, the Renascence web site. A cozy Sunset is also on the way at Sundance Ridge recreational property at Shannon Lake BC – an intimate three storey pre-sale condominium to be the grand finale of a four building project from Renascence Developments Corporation. Just launched ont eh Labour Day weekend in Westside’s Shannon Lake region, the Sunset II condo resort building at Sundance Ridge Okanagan will offer a serene presale home where the colours and sounds of nature may envelop you. Emerald fairways of a championship golf course border the shimmering blue waters of Shannon Lake on the Westside – a nautral oasis known for great bass fishing. Forest tress meld with browns among preserved wetlands of Shannon Lake Regional Park, a 3.7 hectare natural escape with a network of hiking trails – all just steps away from your own door at the Sunset II presales condos at Sundance Ridge Westbank real estate. On the hillside above, Sunset II condominiums will shine with a limited 25 pre-construction BC resort condo suites in the various sizes and fine finishing that provide popular in the first htree phases of Sundance Ridge Resort. “It is a smaller building offering great views of both sides of the buiding” said Lisa Thomas, sales manager for Sundance Ridge Westbank resort by Renascence Developments. “It overlooks Shannon Lake views down towards Kelowna. It is on the end point so there is nothing to block the view. From your deck you’re goin to have a morning sun and evening sun overlooking the golf course.”

More about the Sunset at Sundance Ridge Westbank Resort Condos

The newest Sunset II resort building offers suites priced from $281,900 for a 800 square foot one bedroom plus den home. Prices range up to $396,000 for a 1,232 square foot presale Okanagan home with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, plus a den. Home buyers can now see the style offered in two show suites that were just unveiled in the Sunrise II Sundance Ridge resort building. “We have got a high specification for our price point,” said Lisa. “When they see the price, the majority of shoppers are quite shocked to find out they get granite, stainless steel, maple cianbets and tile as standard.” Interior finishes at the pre-construction Sunset II condos at Sundance Ridge Westbank resort property feature nine foot ceilings, six appliances plus a balcony or patio as standard. Enhanced options for your BC resort condo include engineered hardwood floors in the living spaces, Berber carpet in the bedrooms, silestone countertops in the bathrooms plus upgraded appliances and fixtures. Exteriors at the Sundance Ridge Sunset resort condos will be a mixture of Hardiboard, stucco, and stonework to meld with lush natural outdoor landscaping, plus secure underground heated parking. Sundance Ridge Sunset Condos amenities include a seasonal pool and year round hot tub, a gazebo with change rooms, a rooftop patio and a guest suite for residents to share.

Sundance Ridge Virtual Tour

I am writing to provide a construction update on the presale Kelowna Westside Sundance Ridge condos as well as a virtual tour link for the Sundance Ridge condominium community at Shannon Lake. To view the amazine features and views available at this location visit www.sundanceridge.ca and select virtual tour. The pre-sale Condominium Sundance Ridge resort development Update: Possessions begin mid November 2008 and will be available through to February/March 2009, 85% sold out. 19 opportunities remain with a pre-construction price range of $302,900 - $389,900. Granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, 6 appliances, underground parking, surface parking, storage, guest suite, pool and hot tub are all included. Payment options for a pre-sale condo at the Sundance Ridge Kelowna Westside condo community: Special payment options are available on suites in the Sunrise I and Sunset buildings. Take 5 months to pay the full 5% deposit. $2000.00 gets you on your way to home ownership. Referrals at the Kelowna Sundance Ridge Westside resort condos are welcome: Sundance Ridge offers a $500.00 referral program. If you know of someone who could benefit from calling Sundance Ridge home let them know and we will provide you with the referral fee. Don't forget to call us to let us know you have made this referral. We can't pay it if we do not know about it!! Hours of operation: The pre-sale Sundance Ridge Westside Kelowna real estate project is one of the few Okanagan developments that stays open year round to serve you. Feel free to top by 12:00-5:00 daily. Outside hour appointments are also available. I look forward to the possiblity of working with you in the near future! Here to help! Lisa, Sales Manager at Sundance Ridge, Kelowna Westside Real Estate at 250-707-3829.

Concord Pacific: Display Suite Open for Wine Festival

The Concord Pacific Greata Ranch Vineyard Estates display suite will be open for the Okanagan's Spring Wine Festival running from Thursday, May 1st to Sunday, May 10th.
It's been a long winter, but the warm summer sun and that warm breeze that flows across the lake and over the vines has returned. If you live in the Okanagan or are planning to travel through, please drop by for a visit. And stay tuned for the Greata Ranch Vineyard Estates VIP spring sales event. Details will be announced very soon. Greata Ranch Vineyard Estates
697 Highway 97 South
Peachland, BC
Wine Shop and Presentation Centre
Open Daily from 10 am - 6 pm. For additional information on the Wine Festival, visit their Concord Pacific Greata Ranch Vineyard website at www.thewinefestivals.com. Greata Ranch Vineyard Estates. A dream for many. A reality for a privileged few. GreataRanch.com |1-888-510-3888

Renascence Developments Redefines Condo Living in Kelowna Real Estate Westside

A great article published in the summer edition of Homes and Resort magazine and written by Lorraine N, a trusted and good writer of resort real estate in BC. Renascence Developments Corporation (RDC), a leading western Candaa real estate resort developer of quality, premium location communities, announces new condominium offerings and presetntation centre openings. Stonemark at Panorama Peaks, Gellatly RISE, the Solstice at Sundance Ridge (all on Kelowna’s west side), and Lanterra at Clifton all launch in May. 26, 08

“The Westside municipality is growing rapidly with a real need for quality homes at attractive prices,” says Mike Scarlett, Westbank Chamber president. “Renascence Developments Corporation is a local real estate resort and recreational residential developer that is successfully meeting this challenge, with projects such as Miravista in downtown Westbank and Sundance Ridge in Shannon Lake. Both resort projects offer real value for money, with attractive locations and styling combined with very competitive pricing.” At Sundance Ridge by Renascence Developments, the resort style condominium development surrounded by parkland, a golf course, and views of Shannon Lake launches The Solstice in May. Lcoated across the street from the first resort development, the Solstice by Renascence Developments is offering 67 suites on four floors, with terraces, private pool and hot tub. Sales and pre-construction resort real estate pricing started o May 10. The Sundance Ridge by Renascence Developments show suite opens this summer.

Renascence Developments Stonemark at Panorama Peaks, an intimate Westside community of 42 spacious condominium homes with exceptional views, reopns its presentation centre May 10, featuring new floor plans and a refreshing new design. Priority registrations are now being accepted online for pre-construction resort real estate pricing. In the historic Gellatly Road area, Gellatly RISE offers stylish, affordable presale condominiums with spectacular views. The presentation centre by Renascence Developments opened May 10, and registrations for priority selection and preconstruction condo pricing for the first 60 suites in Phase 1 are now taking place. Overlooking old Glenmore and set on the ridge above High Road is Renascence Developments’ newest resort real estate Okanagan development, Lanterra at Clifton, a unique blend of 60 classic, contemporary condominiums in one of Kelowna real estate’s most desireable communities. Launching in June, registrations for priority selection and presale cond pricing is now being accepted.

Miravista, a collection of terraced condominium homes situated on a quiet hillside a few blocks from Kelowna’s Westbank town centre, is now selling its final phase, comprising Buildings 3 and 4. The show suite for Miravista Westbank real estate on Brown Road is open daily 12 – 5pm. Set apart by consistent resort real estate projects features such as 9 foot ceilings, spacious decks, open floor plans designer finishes and colour schemes, oversize windows, and pools, and hot tubs at most locations on the Westside real estate, Renascence Developments takes special care in choosing premium areas where lifestyle is central. Renascence Developments has received Power Smart designation for two of its resort Westide Kelowna communities (Gellatly Rise and Sundance Ridge), and will continue to implement the same practises in future real estate Okanagan developments.

Renascence Developments’ track record for being on schedule and on budget provides home buyers with a sense of security and trust. All real estate Okanagan project announcements, updates and registrations are available at the company’s web site at RDCliving.com. The RDC management team has been involved in building thousands of new homes and hundreds of communities throughout Western Canada.

Renascence Developers Delivers as the First Homeowners Move in at Miravista Resort in Kelowna’s West Side

An article originally written by D. Murray and published in the B.C. Home Resort Magazine, this is about the Kelowna resort real estate development at Miravista Condos by Renascence Development Corporation, also known as RDC. Standard finishes for the Miravista Okanagan recreational BC property include granite, stainless steel and maple cabinetry in the kitchens as well as plush carpeting in all living spaces and bedrooms. There are also 30 cm inch porcelain tiling in the baths, laundry, kitchen and entry foyer. Three metre high ceilngs (four metre vaulted ceilings on the top floor pre-sales Westbank Miravista resort condos), oversized windows with views and decks are also standard within each luxury recreational property here at this Renanscence Development. Amenities at this RDC property at the West Side Kelowna pre-construction resort condos at Miravista Resort include a large seasonal pool and year round hot tub in addition to a large club house with change rooms and washers in addition to a guest suite as well. Within thre blocks of the resort at Miravista Kelowna RDC property is Johnson Bentley Pool, lots of shopping and services around the Westbank town centre. Also close by is the Westbank Yacht Club. Renanscence Developments certainly delivers with this magnificent Okanagan BC resort property and the ideal starting point in the Westbank resort real estate district is definitely RDC’s Miravista Condos which has tranquil apple orchards, vineyards leading up to the picturesque Mission Hill winery and a glimmering panorama of Okanagan Lake district. The first pre-sales home buyers are now just moving into the Miravista Westbank resort property and within RDC’s first building, others will follow suit in the fall for the second closing as well. With construction now starting on the final phase of the four craftsman styled terraced pre-construction resort condominiums at the Miravista Westbank Resort property, there are a few great preconstruction pricing bargains still to be had in this complete development of 244 suites. Two bedroom condos up to 1242 square feet in size (some with a family room or den) all feature open floor plans that flow through the kitchen, dining and living areas of these Renanscence Developments MIravista resort condo homes in the Okanagan’s Westbank resort real estate community. Only 28 presales Miravista condominium residences are still available for preconstruction pricing in all four buildings, ranging from $325,900 for a two bedroom plus den suite overlooking the courtyard up to $452,900 that is for a third floor corner suite with spectacular lake and mountain views. Some pre-sales Miravista resort condo suites in Westbank real estate will also be available for quick possession in the first two building launches right now.

Other RDC Okanagan Real Estate Developments

Leading the way among the Renascence Developments four other Okanagan resort real estate projects, Sundance Ridge is nearing completion of the first three pre-construction condominium residences. Surrounded by parkland, golf course and views of Shannon Lake, Sundance Ridge is set to release Sunset II at Sundance Ridge (building 4 of Phase 1) with 25 presales resort suites and The Solstice at Sundance Ridge master planned recreational BC resort property, featuring 67 preconstruction suites on four floors, with terraces, private pool and hot tub. Stonemark at Panorama Peaks by Renascence Developments, nestled in the Rose Valley and West Kelowna Estates, is an intimate community of 42 spacious presale resort condominiums homes featuring 1145 to 1475 square foot homes plus exceptional views form the Westside’s loftiest neighbourhood in the Okanagan property market. Released this spring in the historic Westbank Gellatly Road area amid spectacular views, 60 stylish, affordable pre-sales are priced from just $261,900 at the Gellatly Rise resort development. One and two bedroom plus den pre-sales condominiums are perched in an idyllic parklike setting close to Westbank town centre overlooking Okanagan Lake, just minutes from the myriad of parks, the beach at Gellatly Bay, plus the WEstbank Yacht club. And in Kelowna real estate market, Renascence Developments launched in June Laterra at Clifton – a unique blend of 60 classic, contemporary pre-sales resort Kelowna condominiums in a highly desirable neighbourhood overlooking Old Glenmore from about High Road. For more information about RDC Renascence Developments and their property updates, please refer to www.rdcliving.com.

VIEW 2 PROPERTIES AT SUNDANCE RIDGE AT SHANNON LAKE
The following provides an overview of 2 Shannon Lake resort BC properties available at the Sundance Ridge Location. We have others to choose from as well. Visit our Sundance Ridge Shannon Ridge BC recreational real estate show suite to see for yourself, or call Lisa Thomas at 250-707-3829 for more details. Golf and lake view condominiums for sale at Sundance Ridge right now. Sundew 2 floor plan is starting from $369,900 with flexible down payment options available for your new pre-construction BC resort condo property. Call for details. Move in this winter with 5% down payment your monthly mortgage will be as low as $1680.00 per month with monthly income of $5575 only to qualify for these mortgage terms. The features of the Sundew 2 floorplan at the Sundance Ridge at Shannon Lake BC resort property includes two bedrooms plus den and two full bathrooms with 1039 sq ft interior living space in a private recreational BC Shannon Lake community with 2 parking stalls available. The interior features fo the Sundew 2 Sundance Ridge resort condominium in BC’s recreational property market includes maple hardwood flooring, tile flooring in the kitchen, entry and bathrooms, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and magnificent views of Shannon Lake and the Golf Course. Also, you are just 5 minutes walk from Westbank shopping centres and 15 minutes to Kelowna from the Shannon Lake Sundance Ridge BC resort condos for sale. Two new show suites are now open 12 to 5pm daily at 1990 Upper Sundance Drive (via Shannon Way) so call 250.707.2839 today. Contact Lisa, VP of Sales and Marketing for Renascence Developments Corp for details. The other BC recreational condo floor plan available at Sundance Ridge is Sunray which is a two bed/two bath model suite starting from just $302,900 plus GST and you can qualify for a $1580/month mortgage with monthly income of $5000 to qualify. The Sunray has 2 beds and 2 baths with 1019 sq ft and with 2 parking stalls included, you can’t go wrong with this fabulous BC resort condo for sale near Westbank and Kelowna. With magnificent views of the wetland area and Mt. Boucherie, the Sunray floorplan a the BC resort condos at Shannon Lake Sundance Ridge, you can own a great home in this exciting new community by Renascence Developments Corp today.

The Fall Okanagan Wine Festival Has Grape Expectations

The Okanagan wineries have always been Canada’s favourite, but it has not been until now that Okanagan wine has received international praise and awards. This article written by trusted author Tracey R for the BC Homes and Resorts magazine examines what is coming up in the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival 2008. There will be so many vineyards and varietals to sample, BCWI offers some simple tips to make your Fall Okanagan Wine Festival experience much less stressful for everyone. Designated Driver: DO NOT taste and drive at the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival. Each winery will offer you several samples over the course of a tour, and it is easy to consume far to omuch wine to be able to drive. Plan ahead at the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival and choose a designated driver before you begin your tour. Strategize: Don’t feel you have to try every Okanagan wine made by every winery. Giver your tour some focus and decide to taste reds only – or whites only. Or be even more specific and taste Merlots only. That way you’re comparing apples to apples and can explore how an Okanagan wine changes from vineyard to vineyard, winemaker to winemaker. Spit: It’s okay to spit at the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival. In fact, you’ll be better able to tatse more wines that way. Wineries will provide a bucket (usually located on the tasting counter) for just that purpose. It’s the one place outside of the baseball diamond where it’s perfectly acceptable. Dump: It’s not necessary or polite to finish your entire sample of Okanagan wine. When you’ve tasted enough Okanagan wine samples, it’s perfectly ok to pour it out into the spit bucket. It’s not a sign you didn’t enjoy what you were poured. It’s a sign you’re ready to move on to the next wine sample. Cleanse: Eat crackers or plain white bread between tastings at the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival. They’ll clear your palate and allow you to taste your next Okanagan wine with more clarity. Too many samples without a cracker and your palate will be overwhelmed. Eat: Take advantage of one or more restaurants to break up your Fall Okanagan Wine Festival tour and more importantly, to enjoy a spectacular meal. If you’re more of a do-it-yourself type, bring along a picnic lunch. Some Okanagan wineries have picnic areas = buy a bottle of wine and enjoy the view, or find a spot along the way to throw down a blanket and enjoy a meal with a view fo the vineyards. Buy: Many of the Okanagan wines you’ll taste at a winery wont’ be available everywhere else, so if you like one, but it right then and there. Most Okanagan wineries will happily loan you an empty case to put in trunk of your car to store your wine purchases. With too many events to list, be sure to pick up a copy of the Thompson Okanagan 28th Annual Okanagan Fall Wine Festival Events Guide, available at various outlets and for download online at www.owfs.com.

As your Okanagan Wine Festival aperitif, here is just one of many events to gear-up your taste buds.

Okanagan Fall Wine Festival Warm-Up on October 2, 7-9pm. Warm up to the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival at the BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop inside the historic Laurel Packinghouse in the heart of Kelowna’s Cultural district. This Okanagan Fall Wine Festival event is an annual must do for wine lovers of all levels as we kick back in a casual, interative, educational and always entertaining seminar hosted by well known BC wine writer, Julianna Hayes. Tickets are $50 and $45 for Kelowna Museum’s members. Call 250.868.0441 or www.KelownaMuseums.ca. As your Okanagan Fall Wine Festival dessert, here is just one of many events to cap-off your 10-day experience. American Express Grand Finale Consumer Tastings at the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival. October 10-11, 6-9pm. The oldest and largest event of the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre is a wine tour under one roof; sip, sample, spit, and danc. Over 60 wineries present and over 240 wines to sample. Live entertainment, souvenir wine glass, wine tasting, bread and cheese, and a free taxi ride home. Tickets $50 and call 250.860.1470. For more information about the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival please visit: British Columbia Okanagan wine Festivals Society at www.owfs.com, British Columbia Wine Institute at www.winebc.com, Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association at www.totabc.com, Tourism Kelowna at www.tourismkelowna.com and tourism BC at www.hellobc.com.

Three Buoys Resort and Marina on Mara Lake Real Estate - BC Recreational Waterfront Property in Sicamous Shuswap, RRSP Financing, Quarter Ownership

Share the Spirit at Three Buoys Mara Lake

Yours to own – on the waterway of Mara Lake at the Three Buoys Sicamous BC. A fresh outlook, a luxurious escape is waiting for you and your family. Set amidst the breathtaking mountains and lakes of Sicamous real estate in British Columbia, Three Buoys Resort and Marina is an upscale four season retreat surrounded by an abundance of recreation pleasure. Boating, golfing, skiing and snowmobiling there isn o better way to restore your well-being then at the the Mara Lake Three Buoys Sicamous Resort properties. Enjoy fully furnished luxury condominium suites, pool, hot tubs and rooftop patios. Own your share of the luxury and adventure. Quarter, half or whole ownership opportunities are still available at the pre-construction Sicamous real estate resort at the Three Buoys Resort & Marina at Mara Lake BC. The prices of the Three Buoys Condominiums is starting from $124,900 including the use of a boat slip. Call Three Buoys Sicamous Resort today at 1.800.663.2333 or visit www.threebuoysresort.ca to view the wide range of resort amenities and suite floor plans. Three Buoys is located in beautiful Sicamous B.C.

Three Buoys Resort and Marina – From their email desk

Thank you for registering at Three Buoys Resort and Marina website threebuoysresort.ca. Now, it’s our job to keep you up-to-date as we build the vacation resort of your dreams. At Three Buoys Sicamous Resort homes and resort real estate, we’re very excited to offer you this opportunity to own a piece of paradise. Our luxury vacation resort real estate opportunities along Mara Lake is in the perfect location on the waterfront between Mara and Shuswap Lakes and offers an outstanding vacation destination of relaxation, comfort, and fun. As construction continues on the Three Buoys Sicamous real estate development, we’ll let you know what’s going on with any announcements, events of interest, as well as sales and development progress. We welcome you to share our website threebuoysresort.ca with family and friends, or anyone who might be interested in what our resort offers. We bring over 25 years of vacation experience to you at Three Buoys Resort and Marina in Sicamous property market in BC resorts. But most of all, it’s about being out at the lake with everything you need, spending time doing the things you love, and enjoying the vacation of your dreams for years to come. Please contact us if you have any questions at info@threebuoys.com, or call 250-836-2403. Thank you for your interest, and taking the time to be a part of our new Mara Lake luxury vacation resort. Enjoy your day! P.S. Let your family and friends know about owning a piece of paradise in Sicamous B.C. Visit the resort Three Buoys Sicamous web site or call 250-836-2403 today! Three Buoys Resort and Marina - out at the lake, paradise awaits.

More from the Three Buoys Website
Now selling! Buy now for a chance to win a free 21’ Malibu Skiboat! Click on their web site address for more information regarding the Three Buoys limited offer. Dream four season vacation resort. Conveniently located on the waterfront in Sicamous real estate B.C. resort property. Quarter ownership or half and even whole purchase opportunities available. Now selling quarter ownership from $124,900 at the beautiful Sicamous Three Buoys resort and marina. With just sixty seven fractional ownership properties available for purchase at the Sicamous resort, this waterfront development provides ultimate luxury along a stunning lake and mountain country that provides upscale pre-construction condo units that range from 780 to 1900 square feet with one to three bedroom apartment layouts. The Three Buoys Resort and Marina pre-construction suites will have lake, mountain views and landscaped grounds including a magnificent marina that can moor up to eighty two boats at the Sicamous waterfront location. In addition, all home owners at the Sicamous Three Buoys recreational properties will have access to their own boat slip too along Mara and Shuswap Lakes in BC resort real estate. Architectural renderings are located online at http://www.threebuoysresort.ca/renderings.html is are details about the resort and marina facilities, floor plans, amenities, features, location map, and aerial views of the development. Now is the time to choose whether you want to own a quarter, half or whole fraction for these beautiful lakefront homes at the Sicamous resort at Three Buoys. Costing a fraction of what it would for an entire property, and strata managed, the resort condos at Three Buoys will provide a great investment at a property along the lakefront. You can view the resort real estate construction updates online at http://www.threebuoysresort.ca/construction.php.

Three Buoys Resort Contest and News: Summer activity is well underway in Sicamous real estate resort. The area has had nothing but 27 degree temperatures everyday since the May long weekend. The boats are on the water and building continues at a furious pace. Three Buoys Resort Condo Building A- Suites 101- 108 are framed and available for viewing. The underground parking is completed and the reception area is clearly visible as is the pool area outline. The pool will be a major attraction as it is 36 feet across. WE ARE OFFERING SITE VIEWINGS EVERY EVENING. THE CONTEST at Sicamous Three Buoys Shuswap Lake resort real estate – As you have probably heard we are also offering an opportunity to win a 2009 Malibu Wakesetter Valued at $79,900. This opportunity applies to all July and previous home purchasers. See our website for further details. http://www.threebuoysresort.ca/ad-june/index.html. A similar boat has been put on display at the pre-construction Three Buoys Resort Condo Sales Centre and is attracting a lot of attention. Please let me know if you will be in the area this summer and I will arrange a site tour. Have a great Summer.

Three Bouys Resort near Mara Lake and Shuswap

When one thinks of the Okanagan, “affordable luxury” isn’t usually the first idea that comes to mind, but with the construction of The Three Buoys Resort and Marina well underway, all of that is about to change. Comfortably nestled between the Monashee Mountains and the shores of Mara and Shuswap Lakes, Three Buoys resort & marina is located in Sicamous BC resort real estate. An ideal getaway situated halfway between Vancouver and Calgary, Three Buoys Resort & Marina is the perfect resort style residence for busy families who love the ourdoors but don’t have neought ime to maintain a cottage or a cabin. Each of the 67 pre-sales condominium suites at Three Buoys Resort real estate near Sicamous BC recreational property will be sold on a fractional ownership, allowing each owner to enjoy twelve weeks per year of hassle free fun and relaxation. “We’ve built a high-end facility that will make it every easy for home owners to enjoy the benefits of living on Mara Lake,” says Three Buoys Resort & Marina Principal Todd Millar. “For instance, one of the challenges of having fun on the water is finding a place to store your boat, but Three Buoys Resort & Marina residents won’t have to worry about that because we’ve included all aspects of boat storage in our owner packages.” For more information about this exceptional Mara Lake three Buoys Resort near Sicamous property market, visit www.threebuoysresort.com or call 1.800.663.2333. Share the spirit of Sicamous Three Buoys Resort on the waterway to Mara Lake. A fresh outlook and a luxurious escape near Sicamous BC resort real estate. Set amidst the breathtaking mountains and lakes of Sicamous, Three Buoys Resort properties is an upscale four season recreational retreat surrounded by an abundance of recreational pleasure. The Sicamous Three Buoys Resort will feature full runished luxury condominium suites, pools, hot tubs and rooftop patios. Own your hsare of the luxury and adventure thorugh quarter, half fractional ownership or whole ownership at Three Buoys Resort & Marina. The prices start from just $124,900 including the use of a boat slip. But now for a chance to win a 2009 Malibu Wakesetter VTX (until July 31).

Three Buoys Resort & Marina in Sicamous – Recreational Real Estate RRSP FINANCING AVAILABLE!!!

Hard to believe we are ¾ of the way through our summer. It has been a fabulous summer in Sicamous real estate at the Three Buoys resort with temperatures averaging 27 Degrees. CONSTRUCTION: We are continuing at a fast pace with construction and new photos can be viewed on our website under Construction Updates. Three Buoys Resort and Marina Sicamous recreational property RRSP FINANCING: Three Buoys Resort & Marina in partnership with i-Finance, is pleased to offer RRSP and Pension loans to purchase fractional ownership real estate developments. If this option is of interest to you please see the attachment and feel free to call me. 24 FT MALIBU BOAT CONTEST COMING TO A CLOSE!!!! There is just 3 weeks left to close on the condo of your choosing in order to be entered into the draw to win a new 2009 Malibu Boat. If you have been to our site at all in Sicamous real estate, the 2008 version has been on display and it is gorgeous, with all the amenities for wakeboarding. A 10% deposit on a presale Three Buoys Resort unit makes you eligible for our draw which closes September 2nd. Three Buoys Resort & Marina - RRSP Financing Available! In today’s hot recreational resort BC real estate market, sourcing out the best financing product is essential. i‐Finance offers Canadians an innovative, buyer‐friendly and very tax effective program to help you capitalize on the value of your RRSP and get it working for you in the fractional ownership real estate BC market!

How does RRSP Financing at the Three Buoys Resort in Sicamous recreational real estate it work?
• You want to purchase a $150,000 resort BC property at Three Buoys Resort & Marina
• You would like to be able to access a portion, or all of your RRSP/Locked‐in Pension funds for the purchase
• Through our partnership with i‐Finance, you can direct $150,000 of your RRSP/Locked‐in Pension funds into i‐Finance’s

RRSP eligible program
• Your i‐Finance investment earns 4% interest, compounded annually for up to 10‐years
• An optional loan for an equal amount becomes available OAC to purchase a unit at Three Buoys Resort & Marina real estate development
• Your borrowing costs are a tax deductible expense* if the property is considered an eligible investment
*(i‐Finance and Three Buoys Resort both recommend that all clients verify eligibility with their professional tax adviser)

Client Advantages:
• Interest only repayment option allows for low monthly payments for this special Three Buoys Sicamous resort real estate property
• Fixed interest rate for the entire 10‐year term provides you with fixed cost security
• Reduce or pay off the loan anytime without penalty
• No need to post your home or Three Buoys Resort & Marina recreational property as security
• Quick & simple to apply. Approval is based on good credit
• No RRSP withdrawal = no tax consequences

Final Summer Weekend to participate in Win a Malibu Boat Contest with Three Buoys Resort and Marina

FINAL WEEKEND FOR CONTEST-Draw to be made September 2nd. The long weekend is the last few days to get in on the opportunity to win a 2009 Malibu Wakeboard Boat! If you have visited the Sicamous real estate area this summer and have been thinking about purchasing a Recreational Property- then this is the time to buy at the BC resort real estate development at the Sicamous Three Buoys Resort & Marina. Construction on this BC recreational property is continuing and the 3rd floor of Three Buoys Resort building A is framed as is the reception area, pool, second floor of main building and of course the underground parking is very nearly fully completed. We will have August construction photos up on the weekend. PRE-SALES RESORT CONDO UNITS AVAILABLE at pre-construction real estate pricing! Yes, over the summer we did sell all the quarter ownership of the BC resort property fractional ownership model of some of the units, however there are still fabulous options facing the Three Buoys Resort & Marina in Sicamous BC and even on the top floor. If you would like to receive an updated presale recreational BC condo price list identifying those units available- please let me know and I will send you a new price list. THREE BUOYS RESORT PRESALES CENTRE HOURS IN SICAMOUS. This weekend our Three Buoys Sicamous BC resort real estate sales centre will be open Friday Noon- 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. The recreational BC property sales centre is located across the street from the development at 709 Riverside Avenue and we are now able to walk through the construction and take in the fabulous views from a variety of the pre-construction Three Buoys Resort condo suites. Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions…and Enjoy the last long weekend of the Summer!!

New Developments on the BC Waterfront Real Estate Market, Resort Property, Lakefront BC Recreational Properties and Okanagan Beachfront Homes

Okanagan Waterfront Real Estate – Rising in a Tidal Wave of Demand

Historically, most real estate markets have seen rises and retreats in a predictable cycle; somewhat like the ebb and flow of ocean tides. But for some very scrace and scenic locations – like on the shoreline of a beautiful Okanagan Lake – It sems there is nothing that can show the rising wave of prices amid the ever growing demand of Okanagan waterfront real estate. A great article written by D. Murray and published as an article in the British Columbia Resort magazine by homebase.ca.

The desire for beachfront property has hit the Okanagan like a tidal wave over the past few years as the valley has become world renowned for its warm weather and abundance of amenities. In the Okanagan Valley’s largest city of Kelowna, the average lakefront home has quadrupled in price to around $2,8 milion. The demand for such an address has led to more beachfront locations transforming into quality resort worthy of its idyllic location. It makes sense to try to share the finer beach locations with a larger number of residents along the waterfront real estate of the Okanagan. Resort style real estate Okanagan developments have grown exponentially, yet demand has consistently outstripped the supply. Project releases of Okanagan beachfront and waterfront property over the past few years have featured stunning sales rates – rarely lasting longer than a single day. Proposed waterfront Okanagan real estate projects are usually sold out in a matter of a few hours.

“Lakefront is a good real etsaet investment because they are not making any more lakes, as far as I know,” said Curt Woodhall, principal of Lift Real Estate, and marketer of a number of luxurious waterfront properties. “It is only going up in value. Supply is limited because there are only so many lakes and so many good properties and spots available. Soon they will be allbuilt.” “Lakeshore is very popular,” said Paul Fabri, analyst for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in Kelowna (CMHC). “That market has evolved tremendously over the past number of years in terms of product type, range of amenities and certainly price as well. That reflects an up-tick in demand for that type of property.” Naturally, the appeal for waterfront living is stretching out along the full 100 kilometre length of Okanagan Lake. At the north end, The Rise near Vernon is developing into one of the loftiest projects in the North Okanagan real estate market, combining an exclusive beach club for the luxury homes amongst vineyards with a planned winery, plus a 7000 square foot yeard golf course that was officially opened in June by the pro golfer who provided his signature on the design. “The course is absolutely stunning,” said PGA player Fred Couples who partnered with award winning designer Gene Bates on their first Canadian project. “The lake views on the course are breathtaking and have to be seen to be believed. The first three holes are the best holes I’ve veer played opening up a golf course.”

Waterfront Property in the Okanagan Resort Real Estate Market

Now well into Phase 3, plans at The Rise Vernon include 10 phases with about 660 single family homes rnaging from $500,000 to $2.5 million, plus 550 multi-family and resort units all built with quality worthy of the natural surroundings. “The views are fabulous,” said Rise CEO Leona Snider. “Sitting and overlooking the lake is an amazing experience – meditating and rejuvenating your soul are all parts of that. I wanted to build a place where people have that.” Just across the Okangaan Lake bay, condominiums are nearing completion at The Strand, and a dozen kilometres south beside Ellison Provincial Park, The Outback now creating the early phase townhouses and estate homes in a quiet natural setting with shared beach access.

Okanagan real estate projects are also quickly popping up on beaches surroundingother neighbouring lakes like Kalamalka and Mara at the north end of the valley. “The south west views are breathtaking! There really isn’t anything else like it for a viewscape,” said developer Steele Jordan, noting the beauty enjoyed from Swansea Point. “you are looking at just the crystal clear waters of Mara Lake and the mountains across the lake.” About five kilometres north, a new level of resort luxury is taking shape at The Legacy – a breathtaking terraced seven storey concrete condominium with 65 suites. The second phase of stylish suites at The Legacy will be released this summer alongwith the unveiling of a show suite on location. With windows that stretch from the floor to nine foot ceilings, suites are available in designs from one bedroom up to three bedroom plus den and two storey units, and even penthouse units. Priced from $400,000 to $2 million, the Legacy resort homes will feature top leve interior finishes that shine with the same beauty as the vistas voer the 130 metres of sandy beachfront and the clean mountain lake. “It is mesmerizing,” agreed Sam Boguslavsky, president of Sable Resorts, developer of The Legacy. “It is a stunning body of water and beautiful beachfront with mountains on the one side. The natural beauty stays with you for life. Anybody who has houseboated through the Shuwsap, or water skied on Mara Lake – they are sold for life because it truly is special.”

BC Resort Real Estate Offerings in the Valley

At the south end of the Okanagan Valley real estate market, Veranda Beach Cottages at Osoyoos are reviving the simple ‘50s lifestyle in six cottage designs on the shores of Canada’s warmest lake. “it is an awesome view,” said Scott Siemens, director of sales for Veranda Beach. “It is surrounded by water almost on two sides. You are looking straight down the lake, an unobstructed view all the way south down the valley.” More than just for viewing, many recreational water activities revolve around the community’s number one asset. “You just don’t find these beaches around,” said Scott. “it is a mile and a quarter of naturally soft sand. It is a gem to find this warm, clean water with a sandy bottom at this secluded sunny resort at Veranda Beach.”

Okanagan lakeside living combined with vineyards is a popular new themeechoed at three resorts in the Central Okanagan real estate market. Homes are now going up near the well established vineyards at Greata Ranch near Peachland, while developers are starting from square one at two other Okanagan resorts just north of Kelowna on the eastern shore of Okanagan Lake. Last year the first display home opened in ‘The Vineyards’ neighbourhood at Lakestone Resort to launch the lofty $1.5 billion project at Okanagan Centre. Plans include 1350 luxury homes to be spread out around the 200 hectare site, with amenities like a each house with a pool and fitness centre, a winery a hotel and a signature golf course.

“Interest continues to remain strong in the Kelowna area for resort real estate – especially with master planned communities that have marinas, golf courses, andvillage centres such as Lakestone,” said George Hare, Recreational and Residential Project Marketing President (RPM Inc.). The first 17 villas at Lakestone are priced from $1.1 to $1.9 million and a few estate lots at The South Shore are priced from $650,000 to $2.4 mllion for the land alone. “LakeStone definitely offers the finest lifestyle in the entire Okangan,” George added. “People recognize its exclusivity and uniqueness with its lakefront location, its inspired architecture and its cornucopia of offerings.”

A few kilometres south at McKinley Landing, construction is ready to begin for a 2010 opening of a unique Health and Wellness resort. Bordering one kilometre of lakeshore, the 360 hectare wilderness real estate Okanagan property will eventually include a Tom McBroom signature 18 hole golf course, a resort hotel and conference centre. Hillside and beach bungalow hotel suites at the McKinley Landing, a beach club facility, and a marina with boat launch are planned, plus a working winery with 40 acres of vineyard, and a 25 to 30 kilometre trail system. “We are building a true Okanagan resort community,” said Grant Gaucher, developer, proud to be able to market his 4 to 5 star resort with “everything thatpeople want to do, and see the Okanagan has. I don’t know of another development that can do these things.” He feels confident that demand is on the way s more baby boomers seek out recreation as they move into retirement. “The Okanagan is becoming more and more of a resort area. It is sought after location in Canada,” said Grant.

Waterfront Property and Beachfront Real Estate: A Shore Bet for Leisure Living

In a province defined by nature and recreation, few addresses carry as much prestige as British Columbia’s waterfront properties. The picturesque setting of a waterfront home or cottage against a scenic water backdrop is ingrained in Canadian culture, and the idea of a secluded paradise with unlimited adventures on water or land makes for an ideal escape from big city bustle. This awesome article by Z. Goodman for the Homes and Resort magazine is one of the best written editorials on BC waterfront and beachfront property real estate.

Watefront Okanagan Living – Lakefront Real Estate and Property

Bordering many large communities such as Kelowna, Penticton and Vernon, Okanagan Lake real estate has long been enjoyed by locals and tourists. As the largest lake in the area, there’s an abundance of beaches, parks, and many prime waterfront property and real estate locations and innovative real estate lakefront developments in the Okanagan. Only minutes from Kelowna, Oarchard Beach Resort waterfront property is a family oriented development with two swimming pools, a waterslide, and a dedicated kids club zone set on 800 feet of beach. Nearby, is West Harbour lakefront real estate resort, a contintental lakefront village that draws inspiration from Italy and France with terracotta roofs, wrought iron gates, archways and cobblestone streets. The Old World charm atmosphere is reinforce with a piazza, amphittheatre and water taxis. The Outback waterfront real estate Okanagan resort property in Vernon is another luxury vacation destination overlooking Okanagan Lake. Set against 60 acres of woodlands, the homes are carefully integrated into the granite bluff with innovative, view oriented designs ranging from 1960 to over 4000 sq ft. In Penticton waterfront real estate, Lakeshore Three’s 15 storeys of concrete and steel offer breathtaking views of Okanagan Lake. With a personal wine cellar, pool and other resort style amenities, these luxury homes at Lakeshore Three waterfront properties Okanagan offer carefree waterside living. With its desert climate, Lake Osoyoos is known as the warmest in Canada and is a favourite destination for water sports, Indigo Lake Osoyoos is on the last piece of developable waterfront property in Osoyoos Okanagan resort property. The four storey condominium development offers amzing views and an exclusive beach. Also on Lake Osoyoos real estate waterfront Okanagan San Verbena Beach Waterfront Homes, with stylish yet affordable suites starting at 770 square feet. Sunscapes resort Homes in Lake country Okanagan waterfront property is only a stone’s throw away from Wood Lake. Claiming to be the Apple Capital of Canada, Lake Country lakefront property offers the best in Okanagan lifestyle, including wineries, fishing, hiking, and water sports. The Okanagan lakefront condominiums here range from one to three bedrooms.

More Quiet Retreats for Waterfront Property

With so much attention given to BC’s largest vacation destinations, unique waterfront real estate opportunities are springing up in some smaller communities too. The city of Nelson is a vibrant community where nature, culture and art converge. With 350 preserved heritage buildings, it is one of the most scenic an dcharming waterfront BC locations. Situated on Kootenay Lake – the largest natural lake in the province – Nelson’s Kutenai Landing waterfront property offers one to three bedroom codominiums in a contemporary village setting. South of Revelstoke, Halcyon Hot springs Village and spa offer timber-framed chalets and studio suites overlooking Arrow Lake lakefront property and BC recreational real estate. The area has activities year round, including the natural hot springs, nearby skiing, horseback riding, and water sports on serene Arrow Lake. There are cozy and affordable studio suites at Halcyon Hot Springs as well as large chalets up to 1663 sq ft. On Vancouver Island waterfront property, Quamichan Lake in Duncan BC is home to Trumpeter Pointe Lakeshore community. The serene setting in embedded in nature, as the eco-friendly homes are integrated with protected parks and wetland units. A few minutes east in Parksville waterfront real estate is Oceanside Village Resort, a charming cottage community offering modern designs with large windows and vaulted ceilngs. Next to Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park, the waterfront BC property resort offers km of sandy beach laong the seashore, and is only 25 minutes from Nanaimo, making it a convenient vacation getaway. Also along Vancouver Ilsand’s ocean shoreline is Saratoga Beach Resort and Spa in the Comox Valley resort real estate. Surrounded by trails and parks, and nestled against pristine Miracle Beach, the plans range from one and two bedroom waterfront BC estates to three bedroom oceanfront vilas. There is a flexible range of ownership options and resot suites sold in quarter ownership interest. Located in the southern Gulf Islands, Mayne Island Resort and Beach Homes offers a scenic island paradise with Mediterranean climate. These beach homes and BC recreational waterfront property overlook Bennett Bay and offer a remote landscape where everyday streeses are miles away. Fractional ownership is avialble and there’s a rental management program, making Mayne Island an ideal weekend getaway or investment property in waterfront real estate in the Gulf Islands. Whether you’re in the market for a large executive dream home with a spectacular view or a quiet weekend getaway for the kids to play, the choice to join the prestigious waterfront real estate ownership club is a rewarding one. “Waterfront prices have steadily increased over the past few years and we expect this to continue as more and more buyers move into the recreational market from BC, Alberta, the rest of Canada and now Europe,” says Curt. “this is especially true in prime waterfront real estate areas such as the Shuswap, Nelson and the Okanagan where owners can live on the shores of some of the most beautiful lakes in the world.

Paradise in the Shuswaps Waterfront Real Estate

With it’s crystal clear wateres and warm weather, Shuswap Lake waterfront property has long been associated with beaches and boating. As a four season playground, the Shuswap Lake recreational waterfront property area is a popular vacation destination with activities such as a fishing, golfing, hiking, mountain biking and snowmobiling offering something for everyone. Located near Sicamous, Legacy on Mara Lake waterfront resort property is a private lakefront community in the Shuswap Lake district of luxury pre-sales condominiums ranging from one to three bedrooms. A private marina at the Mara Lake Legacy lakefront condos gives residents access to one of the best boating locations in the province. “Legacy on Mara Lake is the only luxury waterfront steel and concrete resort community in the Shuswap region,” says Curt. “The architecture is both modern and timeless and enables the building to soar to full seven stories, revealing spectacular panoramic mountain and lake views. ON nearby Scotch Creek in the Shuswap Lake waterfront property district is Bayside Lake Homes brings “Whistler style” to Captain’s Village Marina. The multi-phase lakefront real estate development in the Shuswap Lake area is comprised of large, contemporary and elegantly appointed pre-construction homes with private beach access. Only a few minutes away is Gateway Lakeview Resort on Lee Creek Shuswap lakefront recreational real estate property, providing amazing views and 200 lots split between cabin and recreational vehicles sites. Near the centre of Shuswap Lake waterfront real estate is Blind Bay Resort, another destination offering RV and park models for both rent and purchase.

The Okanagan Lakefront Property and Waterfront Real Estate Sales

The lifestyle’s appeal is universal, from young families forging fun memories of adventure to retired copules looking for relaxation in a peaceful setting, and everyone in between. In many waterfront Okanagan real estate areas, luxury homes are nestled into the hillside as well, overlooking the water and enjoying breathtaking views. While the popularity and desire of the lifestyle makes these preconstruction Okanagan lakefront property a hot commodity, the limited and exclusive nature of prime waterfront real estate in the Okanagan market has made these presales homes more resilient to fluctuation in the real estate market. Unlike many urban communities that can continuously develop pockets of land to accommodate a growing population and satisfy a hungry real estate market, there’s only so much waterfront Okanagan real estate land available. “Waterfront property has always been a great real estate investment,” says Curt Woodhall, principal of Life Real Estate Sales and Marketing based out of Kelowna. “It is, by it’s very nature, limited: thus the property maintains its value over time and has been shown to appreciate at a greater rate than real estate that is not on the water.” Along with the rapid growth in areas like the Okanagan waterfront community, many lakefront property communities have seen a dramatic increase in the value of waterfront property, especially in Kelowna where the average lakefront Okanagan home is a multi-million dollar property. “the houses are getting bigger and being built better,” says Jeff Tarry with Century 21 Lakeside Realty. “Land value is making it hard to just have a little cabin.” Such high price tags have made many people think tha the dream of owning an Okanagan waterfront home is unattainable, but in reality there are several options brining the lifestyle within reach. Many Okanagan lakefront property developents traditionally known for their lakes and high profile waterfront properties offer a variety of developments, allowing people to enjoy te waterfront lifestyle without having to commit to seven figure purchases.

Kelowna Black Mountain Golf Resort Fairways Residences , Big White Resort Real Estate: High Forest Cabins & Feathertop Chalet Home Site MountainFront

Black Mountain Big White Golf, Residences and Community

Grand re-opening of Black Mountain Resort is Saturday, July 19th. Golf, come find your sweet spot. With an 18 hole championship golf course (opening Spring 2009), complete master planned community and panoramic golf course and lake views, the Black Mountain Resort is providing a wide range of housing types for prospective home buyers. Architectural guidelines at Black Mountain Resort ensure harmony and continuity and you can even select your own builder. Phase 2 of Black Mountain Golf Resort includes The Fairways – panoramic golf course view estate lots with only a limited number of properties remaining. The Black Mountain Phase 3 includes The Uplands – single family golf course and lake view lots which are now 50% sold out. A multi-family Black Mountain real estate development community at Cypress Point townhomes and Pinehurst condos provides more affordable pre-construction suites and is launching July 19th. The Black Mountain Resort presentation centre is now open Tuesday to Sunday between 12 noon and 5pm so call 765.4551 or 1.8666.765.6890 for more information or you can visit their web site at www.blackmountain.ca. Another quality MELCOR community.

Black Mountain Golf Resort Residences

The Black Mountain Golf community is growing up according to the Homebase article int eh Homes and Resort magazine. Success on the golf course calls for using more than just one of your many tools available. Like the game- in which you need most of the dozen clubs in your bag- a Black Mountain golf community’s appeal usually improves with a variety of real estate options. At Black Mountain golf Community, the natural beauty surrounding this idyllic retreat in the east hills above Kelowna has always appealed to more than just golfers. Tucked away from the hustle of Highway 33, this burgeoning Kelowna Black Mountain Golf community of over 125 hectares is only about 10 minutes from central Kelowna and just a half hour drive to Big White Ski Resort. And many closer adventures can be enjoyed just outside your door, with natural hiking and biking trails plus lofty views of the beautiful Okanagan Valley straight from your Black Mountain resort golf residence community near Kelowna real estate. Within a short walk of the Black Mountain clubhouse, Pinehurst at Black Mountain golf community was unveiled with 35 units in a modern three storey condominium resort building of stone and wood by Lakeland Development Group. Contemporary, maintenance free living will be available in Pinehurst Black Mountain Kelowna apartments and loft style homes ranging from 1003 to 1070 square feet. At the community’s highest elevation, the Cypress Point at Black Mountain golf resort launched an enclave of 35 luxurious Kelowna villas combining west coast craftsman architecture and quality construction. They offer the convenience of lock up and leave living with seven open floor plans ranging from 1800 to over 2400 square feet designed to accommodate a variety of lifestyles. Each of the three bedroom walk-out pre-construction Black Mountain Cypress Point villa homes will feature three metre ceilings, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchens as well as oversized balconies and windows to enjoy the majestic views of the Okanagan Valleys. Look for more details online at www.blackmountain.ca.

More about Black Mountain Fairways panoramic golf course view estate lots.

“Black Mountain Kelowna is a hidden gem offering highly desirable lifestyle opportunities,” said Randy Sieben, vice president and regional manager of Melcor Real Estate Developments. More of this ‘gem’ was unveiled during a special event on July 19, leaving visitors to this fresh new golf course highly impressed by a wide range of launches. Some of those launches came from Kelowna golf phenom Jesse Petersen, who drove golf balls 100 yards beyond what most players would only dream of. Providing an even longer-lasting impact, the event also revealed a greater choice of pre-construction Black Mountain Kelowna golf resort real estate options coming into play – from luxury Black Mountain townhomes and an estate show home to new pre-sales Black Mountain Kelowna hillside lots and homes. While the structures may vary, the style of the Black Montain golf resort hoes remains well coordinated through a shared craftsman style throughout the master planned community in the Kelowna property recreational golf market. “Black Mountain has always been designed as a multi-generational community, with a wider range of products that you might normally get at a golf course,” said Richard Tayor, marketer for the Kelowna Black Mountain golf residence community. “Now there are condominiums that are reasonably affordable, starting at $350,000, right up to $1.3 million to $2 million luxury homes in the Black Montain Fairways.” Featuirng the Okanagan’s only island green, the 18 hole championship gold course designed by Graham Cook and Wayne Carleton wil offer a unique challenge and delight players on the 6,200 yards of undulating Black Mountain golf fairways with dramatic elevation changes when it opens next spring. Just beyond the links, Okanagan Dream Builders opened their luxurious show home amid the Phase 2 Fairwinds Black Mountain subdivision in Kelowna property, while another rfive builders have joined in the creation of 49 pre-sales Kelowna Black Mountain homes in the new Uplands neighbourhood. Just released are lots from $209,000 to $330,000 for middle to upper range pre-construction homes – many enjoying views of the golf course, plus some overlooking Kelowna and Okanagan Lake.

High Forest Holidays in Big White

Model cabin reveals affordable comfort at Big White Resort. Article published in the BC Resorts magazine and written by D. Murray to promote this new pre-construction real estate development. From the quiet western corner of Big White Ski Resort, a whispering flowing through the forest trees hints that a whirlwind of excitement is on the way at the High Forest log cabins. If you don’t believe your ears, your eyes can now admire a brand enw show cabin in the High Forest Big White Resort neighbourhood at this world class ski resort near Kelowna. The newly fninshed structure reveals that a quintessential Canadian log ski cabin in Big White High Forest is indeed available here at an affordable price. MountainFront Developments just launched Phase One sales in the new master planned community of High Forest in Big White Resort – offering a dozen log cabins starting in the $300,000s plus a few custom lots open to create your dream getaway. Nestled in a forested setting of Big White Ski Resort, High Forest log cabins will be an intimate master planned community designed for skiers and mountain enthusiasts in all seasons. From the tranquil forested location of the log cabins, you can ski to three chairlifts to begin your adventures at this world class ski resort. Ski right back to your door where you can watch the sunset bask over the Monashee Mountains.

Designed with the charm of a smaller environtmnal footprint and harmonized with the beautiful mountain forest, the log cabins at High Forest in Big White Mountain Resort also enjoy the lasting value of quality construction. Each log cabin uses durable solid wood logs that breathe – regulating the humidity of indoor air, helping to keep your living space within the optimal range for health. With innovative wood construction used in elegantly simple architectural design, the log cabins come from Honka – the global leader in log home engineering and design for over 70,000 cabins sold in 40 countries over 50 years. The open interior designs of the High Forest Kelowna Big White cabins offer flex spaces for you to customize when the time is right. This master planned pre-construction High Forest real estate community will be created with architectural guidelines envisioned by the leaders of MountainFront Developments – Blue Griffths and Marlin & Pauline Wininger. High Forest log cabins follows their success developing some of the Big White’s premier properties and a thriving rental accommodation business at the resort.

“Big White has been a big part of my family’s life for 15 years. I’m thrilled to see how the resort has grown and prospered,” said Blue Griffths. “All MountainFront homes will be unique and an authentic addition to this community.” Together with the Weningers, their wealth of knowledge and passion for excellence have resulted in exceptional living environments created especially for their neighbours – including vacationers and those who call the mountain home at Big White Resort. “Our family has a history with this mountain spanning three generations,” adds Marlin and Pauline Weninger. “Every MountainFront Development home is quality built, creating a foundation for familities to built their own histories.”

MountainFront Development High Forest Cabins Big White Real Estate Presales

The MountainFront Development team at the High Forest cabins in Big White has extensive experience building in a mountain environtment, plus established contractor relationships, which ensure long lasting quality and timely delivery of your cabin. Select from one or two bedroom plus presale Big White resort loft floor plans from 941 square feet, or on a limited number of home sites at High Forest Big White Resort – customization options allow for a standard one bedroom loft cabin to be expanded up to 1800 square feet loft home with three to four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Rental and property management services are available through MountainFront Development’s associated rental management company plus furniture and customization packages. Contact one of the real estate property specialists at Big White’s High Forest log cabins by MountainFront Developments to schedule a tour of the show cabin in High Forest, or view the Discovery Centre Loft in the Village Centre Mall at Big White Resort. More information is online at www.HighForest.ca or call. 1888.765.9253.

Now selling quality log homes in a ski-in/ski-out neighbourhood at Big White’s High Forest and priced from the $300s. Nestled within a forested neighbourhood at Big White Ski Resort, the High Forest is a small community of log cabins where the mountain lifestyle and spirit are uniquely embraced. Show Cabin Now Opne!

Big White Resort Property - High Forest Log Cabins - Phase 1 Grand Opening

MountainFront Developments is pleased to invite you to our PRIORITY REGISTRANT GRAND OPENING for the High Forest Log Cabins at Big White. Ski-in/Ski-out Log Cabins starting from $365,000. For guided tours of our High Forest Show Cabin & FeatherTop Chalet Show Home For the opportunity to purchase a High Forest Cabin prior to the Public Opening. Those who purchase prior to the February 17th receive early pricing and purchase incentives valued at over $5,000! Have a chance to win a wonderful ski weekend; courtesy of MountainFront Developments. The Public Grand Opening of the Big White High Forest neighborhood will take place on Sunday February 17th, however as a priority registrant you have the first opportunity to purchase a High Forest Cabin before the Public Grand Opening by making an appointment for Saturday February 16th. Please call Kala or Hayley to secure your appointment at (250)765-9253 or e-mail to kala@mountainfront.ca by Wednesday February 13th. Mark West, Property Specialist | Email: mark@epicres.com | Cell: 775.830.6974 | Toll Free: 1.888.765.9253 | www.mountainfront.ca

FeatherTop Chalet Homes Big White

Phase 1 is Sold Out and they are now selling Phase 2. Show Home is now open for the FeatherTop Big White chalet homes. The real estate development in the heart of this Okanagan resort favourite has just released a rare collection of chalet homesites. The iews, privileged acess and the rareness typically associated with exceptional lakefront homes have found their place on the mountain. Welcome to FeatherTop Big White chalet home sites – a unique private enclave in the heart of Big White Ski resort. This is true mountainfront living. Call 1.888.765.9253 or visit mountainfront.ca. The Discovery Centre Loft, is at Village Centre Mall, Big White. Contact one of their property specialists now to take a tour of the Show Home. Marketed by Epic Real Estate Solutions, Inc.

MountainFront Developments at Big White, BC - Chalet Model Home Open

SKI-IN/SKI-OUT CHALET SHOW HOME OPEN - PREFERRED CLIENT TOURS AVAILABLE. Thank you for your interest! MountainFront Developments is pleased to announce the opening of our Chalet for FeatherTop presale condos show home located in the exclusive ski-in/ski-out FeatherTop neighborhood at Big White. Preferred Client tours are available upon request and please feel free to join us every Saturday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm for "Hot Toddy Saturdays". Join MountainFront Developments for hot drinks and tasty treats! BIG WHITE FEATHERTOP CHALET HOMESITES PHASE II - MountainFront Developments. Big White's newest ski-in/ski-out, master planned single family home community Community consists of 55 homesites offered in three phases; Phase I sold out in 2 hours in last ski season. Four unique Chalet floor plans with homesites starting in the mid $200Ks MountainFront Developments provides a worry-free building process Six stunning MountainFront Developments Feathertop pre-construction Chalets are built with a show home available for viewing so let us know if you'd like a tour when you're on the mountain. Our FeatherTop Presale Real Estate Discovery Centre is open dailiy and is located at the loft in the Village Centre Mall, Big White Ski Resort, British Columbia, Canada. Please feel free to respond to MountainFront Developments FeatherTop chalet homes with your questions or call me directly at 1.888.765.9253. See you on the Slopes! P.S. Should you have any friends or family who may be interested in MountainFront Developments please pass along my contact details.

Al Reid, Property Specialist | Email: al@mountainfront.ca | Cell: 250.212.7508 | Toll Free: 1.888.765.9253 | www.mountainfront.ca | Phone: 250-765-9253 Toll Free: 888-765-9253 Fax: 250-765-9259 | Discovery Centre Loft, Village Centre Mall, Big White | Mailing Address: Box 2724 RPO Banks Centre, Kelowna BC V1X 8B6, Canada