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May 2018 Newsletter

Posted on May 30, 2018 By Eric Putoto

Welcome to our May 2018 newsletter, your source for market updates and news about the Kamloops real estate market.

Follow Eric’s video series on Facebook on how to get up to 5% to 10% more for your home!

Hot Listing for May

1328 River St

3,133  SQ FT. SQ FT. FOR $1,100,000
4 BED  | 3 BATH  | South Kamloops

    1328 River St., Kamloops

If you enjoy nature and water and the privacy to enjoy it as you see fit then this home is for you. Some of the numerous features include large bright kitchen w/ view of the river and access to the huge concrete patio deck, adjoining family room w/ gas f/p, elegant private dining room, and massive master suite with 4 piece ensuite featuring a gorgeous walk-in shower w/ separate sunken tub and private balcony deck overlooking the water. Added features are …

Eric’s Market Video

Eric PutotoEric’s Market Update Video 

Kamloops Market Update

As we moved into the fifth month of 2018, real estate sales in Kamloops in April were higher in 2018 than at this time last year, with 873 residential properties sold to date vs. 925 in 2017. The number of new residential listings is the fewer than last year with 1,470 homes on the market vs.1,504 last year at this time. Of 311 units sold last month, 236 were sold in Kamloops. There were 1,044 active listings as of 4/30/18 vs. 1,198 on 4/30/17.

The median price for homes sold in Kamloops in continuing was $454,900 while the median for Kamloops and District was $401,900. These figures compare to $462,500 in March in the city vs. $415,000 in the District.

Popular Areas in Greater Kamloops

Nearly 59% of the homes that sold in April sold in 5 areas:

  1. Brocklehurst (24)
  2. Westsyde (24)
  3. Aberdeen (23)
  4. Sahali (20)
  5. North Kamloops (17)
  6. Juniper Heights (15)
  7. Sun Rivers (15)

SPECIAL REPORT
2017 Sales

Off 2,599 sales in Kamloops last year, nearly 76% occurred in the following subareas:

  1. Brocklehurst (305)
  2. Sahali (291)
  3. Aberdeen (283
  4. South Kamloops (238)
  5. Westsyde (211)
  6. North Kamloops (168)
  7. Sun Peaks (162)
  8. Batchelor Heights (112)
  9. Juniper Heights (104)
  10. Dallas (101)

 

Inspirational Quote of the Month

“The words you speak are the house you live in.” –Hafiz

Testimonial

Kitamura testamonial

Sellers Michael & Patricia Kitamura recently sold a home in the area. Here is what they had to say about working with the Platinum Real Estate Team:

“We were skeptical at first when Eric told us he wouldn’t be advertising our home in the weekly newspaper and only use the internet to market his properties through his website and social media campaigns. To our pleasant surprise, there was immediate and sustained interest in our home as the showings did not slow down until we received an accepted offer. We actually received three offers before deciding on the one that best served our needs. Eric told us we could get more for our home and we did! Interested parties came from as far away as Tumbler Ridge and Calgary. This was the first time we sold in 40 years and were not sure what to really expect, but Eric was extremely helpful and patient in navigating us through the experience of selling our home. We could not have been more pleased with Eric and how the sale came together. Thank you! Eric.”

Michael & Patricia Kitamura

April 2018 Newsletter

Posted on April 27, 2018 By Eric Putoto

Welcome to our April 2018 newsletter, your source for market updates and news about the Kamloops real estate market.

Follow Eric’s video series on Facebook on how to get up to 5% to 10% more for your home!

Hot Listing for April

2,252 SQ FT. SQ FT. FOR $600,00
3+2 BED  | 2+1 BATH  | Soutrh Kamloops

343 Seymour Street W, Kamloops

3-year-old home zoned RS-1S which allows for legal secondary suites, is located in the west of downtown Kamloops only a short walk from city center and transit. The main floor of home offers 1650sqft of bright open contemporary designed living space. The large kitchen features an eating bar, quartz

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Eric’s Market Video

Eric PutotoEric’s Market Update Video 

Kamloops Market Update

As we moved into the fourth month of 2018, real estate sales in Kamloops in March were higher in 2018 than at this time last year, with 565 residential properties sold to date vs. 600 in 2017. The number of new residential listings is the fewer as last year with 974 homes on the market vs. 1,054 las year at this time. Of 210 units sold last month, 169 were sold in Kamloops. There were 966 active listings as of 3/31/18 vs. 1,204 on 3/31/17.

The median price for homes sold in Kamloops in continuing was $462,500 while the median for Kamloops and District was $425,000. These figures compare to $437,000 in February in the city vs. $415,000 in the District.

Popular Areas in Greater Kamloops

Nearly 69% of the homes that sold in February sold in 5 areas:

  1. Sahali (25)
  2. Brocklehurst (19)
  3. Aberdeen (16)
  4. Sun Rivers (15)
  5. Sun Peaks (14)
  6. Westsyde (14)
  7. North Kamloops (12)

 

SPECIAL REPORT
2017 Sales

Off 2,599 sales in Kamloops last year, nearly 76% occurred in the following subareas:

  1. Brocklehurst (305)
  2. Sahali (291)
  3. Aberdeen (283
  4. South Kamloops (238)
  5. Westsyde (211)
  6. North Kamloops (168)
  7. Sun Peaks (162)
  8. Batchelor Heights (112)
  9. Juniper Heights (104)
  10. Dallas (101)

 

Inspirational Quote of the Month

 “I thought I was an old soul, and that I knew life, but then starting the real life, I figured I am completely new.”
–Yael Naim

Testimonial

Ivan & Debi Wilson

Eric has been our realtor since 2004 when he helped us find the house we have called home for 13 years.

Three years ago we started looking for our perfect “retirement” home.  Eric worked very hard to help us achieve this goal.

After two failed attempts we decided to try one more time.  Not only did Eric help us find our retirement home but he was able to sell our house for $10,000. over asking in less than 24 hours.

It has been a pleasure to work with Eric when both buying and selling our homes He came highly recommended when we moved to Kamloops and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing to buy or sell in the Kamloops area.

Ivan and Debi Wilson

March 2018 Newsletter

Posted on March 25, 2018 By Eric Putoto

Welcome to our March 2018 newsletter, your source for market updates and news about the Kamloops real estate market.

Hot Listing for March

,363 SQ FT. SQ FT. FOR $464,900
2 BED  | 1+1 BATH  | Sahali

775 McGill Road, Kamloops

This beautiful 1,353 sqft 2 bedroom Landmark corner unit features a very unique 1/4 pie-shaped floor plan with floor to ceiling windows throughout the main living areas. Not only is this home brighter than all other plans in the complex it offers panoramic views from the kitchen, dining room, living room, and sunroom. Some of the many other features of this home are: …

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Eric’s Market Video

Eric PutotoEric’s Market Update Video 

Kamloops Market Update

As we moved into the third month of 2018, real estate sales in Kamloops in February were higher in 2018 than at this time last year, with 355 residential properties sold to date vs. 324 in 2017. The number of new residential listings is the same as last year with 610 homes on the market vs. 610 at this time. Of 196 units sold last month, 147 were sold in Kamloops. There were 895 active listings as of 2/28/18 vs. 1,130 on 2/28/17.

The median price for homes sold in Kamloops in continuing was $437,000 while the median for Kamloops and District was $415,000. These figures compare to $427,000 in December in the city vs. $409,250.

Popular Areas in Greater Kamloops

Nearly 67% of the homes that sold in February sold in 7 areas:

  1. Sun Peaks (20)
  2. South Kamloops (17)
  3. Brocklehurst (14)
  4. Sahali (14)
  5. Aberdeen(12)
  6. Batchelor Heights (11)
  7. Westsyde (10)

SPECIAL REPORT
2017 Sales

Off 2,599 sales in Kamloops last year, nearly 76% occurred in the following subareas:

  1. Brocklehurst (305)
  2. Sahali (291)
  3. Aberdeen (283
  4. South Kamloops (238)
  5. Westsyde (211)
  6. North Kamloops (168)
  7. Sun Peaks (162)
  8. Batchelor Heights (112)
  9. Juniper Heights (104)
  10. Dallas (101)

 

Inspirational Quote of the Month

 

“Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious.”. Stephen Hawking

Testimonial

Buyers Tim & Bev Doyle recently sold and bought a home in the area. Here is what they had to say about working with the Platinum Real Estate Team:

“Eric met with us a month in advance of our home being listed and laid out a strategic plan for our success in achieving a top dollar sale! Eric listened to our ideas and concerns and was flexible in incorporating them into his overall plan. Eric’s focus on having our home properly prepared prior to having his professional photographer over really helped separate us from our competition. Eric told us that prospective buyer’s first impression of our home would be made on-line and our home looked absolutely amazing on his website! We worked as a team and the work paid off as we sold our home in 36 hours for more than our asking price! We highly recommend Eric!”

-Tim & Bev Doyle

February 2018 Newsletter

Posted on February 28, 2018 By Eric Putoto

Welcome to our February 2018 newsletter, your source for market updates and news about the Kamloops real estate market.

Hot Listing for February

223 Fernie Place - front

4,559 SQ FT. SQ FT. FOR $875,000
1+3 BED  | 4 BATH  | South Kamloops-Guerin Creek

223 Fernie Place, Kamloops

Gorgeous contemporary 4,559 sq ft rancher located in the centrally located Guerin Creek subdivision; only minutes from TRU, RIH, downtown and uptown shopping districts.

The dramatic entrance features a 10′ solid wood door. The 11’9″ ceilings in the main living area allow for massive floor to ceiling picture windows in both the living room and dining room that offer spectacular panoramic views. With over $100,000 in extras added at the construction and structural phase of the build, this home offers these features that no other home in the subdivision does…

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Eric’s Market Video

Eric PutotoEric’s Market Update Video is unavailable this month

For insights from Eric, please see his recent Facebook video at
https://www.facebook.com/platinumrealestateteam/videos/2057129164313902/

Kamloops Market Update

As we move into the second month of 2018, real estate sales in Kamloops in January were higher in 2018 than at this time last year, with 159 residential properties sold to date vs. 132 in 2017. The number of new residential listings is higher than at the same as last year with 296 homes on the market vs. 4278 at this time. Of 159 units sold last month, 130 were sold in Kamloops. There were 858 active listings as of 1/31/18 vs. 1,078 on 1/31/17.

The median price for homes sold in Kamloops in continuing was $427,000 while the median for Kamloops and District was $409,250. These figures compare to $435,000 in December in the city vs. $422,000, while the rest were higher.

Popular Areas in Greater Kamloops

Nearly 59% of the homes that sold in January sold in 5 areas
  1. Sun Peaks (22)
  2. Brocklehurst (18)
  3. Westsyde (13)
  4. Aberdeen (12)
  5. South Kamloops (12)

SPECIAL REPORT
2017 Sales

Off 2,599 sales in Kamloops last year, nearly 76% occurred in the following subareas:

  1. Brocklehurst (305)
  2. Sahali (291)
  3. Aberdeen (283
  4. South Kamloops (238)
  5. Westsyde (211)
  6. North Kamloops (168)
  7. Sun Peaks (162)
  8. Batchelor Heights (112)
  9. Juniper Heights (104)
  10. Dallas (101)

Inspirational Quote of the Month

“None of us are getting out of here alive, so please stop treating yourself like an afterthought. Eat the delicious food. Walk in the sunshine. Jump in the ocean. Say the truth that you’re carrying in your heart like hidden treasure. Be silly. Be kind. Be weird. There’s no time for anything else.”
Sir Anthony Hopkins

Testimonial

Kitamura

Sellers Michael & Patricia Kitamura recently sold a home in the area. Here is what they had to say about working with the Platinum Real Estate Team:

“We were skeptical at first when Eric told us he wouldn’t be advertising our home in the weekly newspaper and only use the internet to market his properties through his website and social media campaigns. To our pleasant surprise, there was immediate and sustained interest in our home as the showings did not slow down until we received an accepted offer. We actually received three offers before deciding on the one that best served our needs. Eric told us we could get more for our home and we did! Interested parties came from as far away as Tumbler Ridge and Calgary. This was the first time we sold in 40 years and were not sure what to really expect, but Eric was extremely helpful and patient in navigating us through the experience of selling our home. We could not have been more pleased with Eric and how the sale came together. Thank you! Eric.”

Michael & Patricia Kitamura

January 2018 Newsletter

Posted on January 30, 2018 By Eric Putoto

Welcome to our January 2018 newsletter, your source for market updates and news about the Kamloops real estate market.

Happy New Year to all my clients! Here’s to a great 2018!

Hot Listing for January

6,400 SQ FT. SQ FT. FOR $1,250,000
2+1 BED  | 3+2  BATH  | Pritchard

2828 Silver Birch Lane Kamloops

This very impressive property offers a 6400 sqft home with a detached 2800 sqft shop on 20 acres of treed land. If you are looking for privacy and large living and working spaces this if your dream property. This incredible home is built out of concrete cinder block right up to the ceiling rafters. There are no interior bearing walls which allows for huge wide open living spaces. Other features….

Eric’s Market Video

Eric Putoto Eric’s Market Video  

Kamloops Market Update

As we move into the first month of 2018, real estate sales in Kamloops in December were higher in 2017 than at this time last year, with 3,334 residential properties sold to date vs. 31,61 in 2016. The number of new residential listings is lower than at the same as last year with 4,591 homes on the market vs. 4,853 at this time. Of 185 units sold last month, 154 were sold in Kamloops.

The median price for homes sold in Kamloops in continuing was $435,000 while the median for Kamloops and District was $422,000. These figures compare to $430,000 in November in the city vs. $395,000, while the rest were higher.

Popular Areas in Greater Kamloops

Nearly 68% of the homes that sold in December sold in 6 areas:

  1. Brocklehurst (23)
  2. Aberdeen (22)
  3. Sun Peaks (19)
  4. South Kamloops (13)
  5. North Kamloops (9)
  6. Juniper Heights (7)
  7. Westsyde (7)
  8. Sahali (6)

SPECIAL REPORT
2017 Sales

Off 2,599 sales in Kamloops last year, nearly 76% occurred in the following subareas:

  1. Brocklehurst (305)
  2. Sahali (291)
  3. Aberdeen (283
  4. South Kamloops (238)
  5. Westsyde (211)
  6. North Kamloops (168)
  7. Sun Peaks (162)
  8. Batchelor Heights (112)
  9. Juniper Heights (104)
  10. Dallas (101)

Inspirational Quote of the Month

“The universe is big. It’s vast and complicated and ridiculous. And sometimes, very rarely, impossible things just happen and we call them miracles.”
—Doctor Who, Season 5, Episode 12

Testimonial

Ivan & Debi Wilson

“Eric has been our realtor since 2004 when he helped us find the house we have called home for 13 years. Three years ago we started looking for our perfect “retirement” home.

Eric worked very hard to help us achieve this goal.
After two failed attempts we decided to try one more time.  Not only did Eric help us find our retirement home but he was able to sell our house for $10,000. over asking in less than 24 hours.

It has been a pleasure to work with Eric when both buying and selling our homes He came highly recommended when we moved to Kamloops and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing to buy or sell in the Kamloops area.”

Ivan and Debi Wilson
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