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1695 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar
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HEATED FLOOR Like it or not, for most of AHeated us thefloors cold weather arrives are really appreciated in bathrooms, but they are also good and solid by the firstcommon day elsewhere of winter, onincreasingly Decemin the house. An electric heated floor can be installed under ber 21. So you’d better get to work if you want to ceramic and stone tiles or floating floors. According to some make your home warm and cozy before the winter experts, hardwood flooring should be avoided, as it can season! warp with the heat. Heated
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ADEQUATE INSULATION For a home to be healthy and comfortable, it has Make your home comfortable before to be airtight, well insulated,more and well ventilated. the cold weather arrives. If the walls and floors are cold, if the heat is not evenly distributed, if heating costs are exorbitant, or if there is mold on the walls then the home is not properly insulated. Consult a specialist in order to choose the right kind of insulation and consider hiring him or her to install the materials. For insulation to be efficient it should not be packed down and there should be no gaps around it. SERVICE
SUPPLEMENTARY HEATING BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION Some homes are equipped with a secondary source of heating to fight off the rigours of winter. A wood, gas, or oil burning appliance can give a big boost in making your home moreGARAGE comfortable. DOOR VENDOR ••• Choosing the right location for this SOLARIUM appliance is VENDOR extremely important — if possible it should be located in the basement, in the middle of the home, or close to a staircase. That way, the heat will be ALIST distributed more evenly. Be sure to purchase an apRACTOR pliance with controlled combustion or one that is EPA-certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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Executive Ootischenia Home
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QUATE INSULATION home to be healthy and comfortable, it has irtight, well insulated, and well ventilated. walls and floors are cold, if the heat is not distributed, if heating costs are exorbir if there is mold on the walls then the is not properly insulated. Consult a spein order to choose the right kind of insuland consider hiring him or her to install the als. For insulation to be efficient it should packed down and there should be no gaps it.
located in the basement, in the middle of the home, or close to a staircase. That way, the heat will be distributed more evenly. Be sure to purchase an appliance with controlled combustion or one that is EPA-certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Lorene MacGregor REALTOR®
Shangri-La in Slocan Valley
$549,000
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$399,000
$24,000
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Barry Brown 250.365.9363
Barry Brown 250.365.9363
Traditional Victorian in Taghum
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Waterfront Home
Home in the Heart of Castlegar
$649,000
$390,000
$239,000
$518,500
Lorene MacGregor 250.304.3101
Eric Schneider 250.226.7970
Stacey Miller 250.304.8327
Lorene MacGregor 250.304.3101
Riverfront Acreage
Charming Winlaw Acreage
Shoreacres Waterfront
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SOLD $429,900
$282,900
$450,000
$245,000
Lorene MacGregor 250.304.3101
Eric Schneider 250.226.7970
Stacey Miller 250.304.8327
Barry Brown 250.365.9363
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Peace & Tranquility in Brilliant
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$54,000 A HEATED FLOOR This concept can be customized to suit your market and your needs. Barry Brown Heated floors are really ap250.365.9363 preciated in bathrooms, but they are also increasingly Backyard Oasis common elsewhere in the house. An electric heated floor can be installed under ceramic and stone tiles or $259,900 floating floors. Lorene MacGregor According 250.304.3101 to some experts, Lots of Updates hardwood flooring should be middle of the avoided, as That way, the it can warp evenly. Be sure to $263,300 with the heat. rolled combustion Stacey Miller flooryHeated the U.S. Envi250.304.8327 ing is installed on a plywood Conveniently Located In Salmo underlay or in ppreciated an insulatedin increasingly c oAn n c elecrete se. slab. ed under
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$175,000
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SOLD $257,500
$559,000
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Stacey Miller 250.304.8327
Lorene MacGregor 250.304.3101
Close to Schools
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Light Industrial Building
SOLD $218,500
$219,900
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Stacey Miller 250.304.8327
$675,000 Barry Brown 250.365.9363
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• Location, Location - City Lot - $34,000
• Tower Ridge Lot - $129,500
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2 separate listings of excellent properties. 11 and 18 acres. 1 with home plans included. Level building spots. Great potential. MLS 2392550 and 2217472
Glen Darough 250.354.3343 $419,000
Lorne Westnedge 250.505.2606 $139,500 & $330,000
Front & Back 4 bdrm 3 bath Duplex with over 2052 sq ft living space with surrounding Kootenay Lake, City & Mountain views from every room and decks. Great 3 level floor plan, lots of parking, good sized yard and additional 500 sq ft of outdoor covered verandah space. MLS 2390202 & 2391042
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Glen Darough 250.354.3343 $499,900 + gst
Lisa Cutler 250.551.0076 $399,000
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2 bdrm & 2 bath 2 storey home with updates placed on .11 acres in a quiet neighborhood in Balfour. Gorgeous surrounding lake & mountains views, well known fishing, golfing & swimming, Landscaped private yard, outbuildings and much more.
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This 3 bedroom has had several upgrades: plumbing, electrical, insulation, & roof. Open concept kitchen/living room with electric fireplace, and ceiling heights up to 17’3”. Inside belfr y has potential for another bedroom, office, playroom or craft room. Situated on a .017 acre park like setting. MLS 2390459
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Alan Tarr 250.354.8489 $153,500
Victorian Heritage Triplex with a great lake and mountain view. Main floor Suite has 1 bedroom & den and 1 1/2 baths. Wonderful wood moldings, fir floors and high ceilings. Upstairs suite has 2BR & 1 bath. Basement suite has 1BR & 1 Bath. MLS 2389252
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Lisa Cutler 250.551.0076 $39,900
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5313 Ivy Road $649,900 / 2700 sq.ft. 3 bedrooms / 1 bath
37 View Street $449,000 / 3003 sq.ft 3 bedrooms / 2 baths
#14 – 1691 Highway 3A $229,000 / 1380 sq.ft. 2 bedrooms / 2 baths
#311 – 807 Radio Avenue $364,900 / 1125 sq.ft. 2 bedrooms / 2 baths
704 Wasson Street $499,900 / 2135 sq.ft. 4 bedrooms / 2 ½ baths
Kevin Arcuri 250-354-2958
Bill Lander 250-551-5652
Sylvia Stevens 250-354-8185
David Leakey 250-505-2887
Doug Stewart 250-354-9262
1543 Nasookin Heights $499,000 / 2562 sq.ft. 3+ bedrooms / 2 ½ baths
5714 Woodland Drive $299,900 / 2065 sq.ft. 4 bedrooms / 2 ½ baths
313 Tower Road $244,500 / 1260 sq.ft. 3 bedrooms / 2 ½ baths
5703 Longbeach Road $349,900 / 1854 sq.ft. 3 bedrooms / 2 baths
262 2nd Ave., Procter $249,000 / 1330 sq.ft. 3 bedrooms / 1 bath
Kevin Arcuri 250-354-2958
Carol Ryan 1-800-559-2322
Chris Noakes 250-354-7689
Doug Stewart 250-354-9262
Layla Precious 250-354-3369
Lot 11 – 8455 E. Procter Rd. $209,000 / .68 acre Premium upland lot
5360 Hwy. 6, Rosebery $600,000 / 40.65 acres Strata lot development
Lot 1 Hwy. 31, Kaslo $164,500 / 20 acres Beautiful views
Lot 2 Riondel Road $295,000 / 167.18 acres 2 km from ferry landing
Lot 2 Sunshine Drive $119,900 / .33 acre Almost waterfront
Eroca Ryon 250-505-9815
Bill Lander 250-551-5652
Lot 1 Heddle Road $240,000 / 3.63 acres Private pristine acreage
Lot C – Viewridge Road $115,000 / 2.23 acres Great mountain views
Carol Ryan 1-800-559-2322
Bob Brusven 250-354-7594
9789 Highway 6 $1,150,000 / 2484 sq.ft. 4 bedrooms / 3 baths
16 Johnstone Road $1,270,000 / 3456 sq.ft. 4 bedrooms / 4 baths
Eroca Ryon 250-505-9815
Hollie Wallace 250-354-7567
#19 – 38 High Street $269,900 / 862 sq.ft. 2 bedrooms / 1 bath
920 Nelson Avenue $410,000 / 4398 sq.ft. 3 unit freehold
Kevin Arcuri 250-354-2958
7649 Hwy. 3A, Balfour $360,000 / 2593 sq.ft. 1 bedroom / 2 baths
Kevin Arcuri 250-354-2958
Bill Lander 250-551-5652
616 Nelson Avenue $315,000 / 2240 sq.ft. 4 bedrooms / 2 baths
Doug Stewart 250-354-9262
Kevin Arcuri 250-354-2958
Lot A Slocan River Road $250,000 / 15.99 acres 2000+/- ft. on Slocan River
Doug Stewart 250-354-9262
Chris Noakes 250-354-7689
Doug Stewart 250-354-9262
1055 Riondel Road $595,000 / 10 acres 330’ waterfront
Pcl. B Robertson Avenue $169,900 / .27 acre Extra large city lot
Jeff Sheloff 250-226-7058
Chris Noakes 250-354-7689
Carol Ryan 1-800-559-2322
Lot 9 – 179 Kootenay Lake Rd. $469,000 / .98 acre 115’ of beach frontage
823 Victoria Street $580,000 / 2289 sq.ft. 4-plex
534 Josephine Street Lease Space / 800 sq.ft. ½ block off Baker Street
Eroca Ryon 250-505-9815
Sylvia Stevens 250-354-8185
Chris Noakes 250-354-7689
6624 Hwy. 3A $474,900 / 2598 sq.ft. 125.7 ft. of sandy beach
652 Baker Street $599,900 / 7600 sq.ft. Prime location
16060 Crawford Creek Road $199,000 / 1280 sq.ft. 2 bedrooms / 1 ½ baths
Hollie Wallace 250-354-7567
Grant Arcuri 250-354-2871
Demian Whitley 250-509-0330
8737 Highway 6 $206,000 / 924 sq.ft. Mobile on 2.59 acres
804 Robson Street $529,900 / 4360 sq.ft. 6 bdrms. + den / 4 baths
#3 – 1004 Davies Street $299,000 / 1699 sq.ft. 3 bedrooms / 2 1/2 baths
Kevin Arcuri 250-354-2958
Grant Arcuri 250-354-2871
Sylvia Stevens 250-354-8185