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🏡 OPEN HOUSE | KIMBERLEY, BC📍 540 4th Ave, Kimberley BC💰 NEW PRICE: $649,900🏡 MLS® 10398881📅 Saturday, October 10⏰ 11:00...
10/09/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE | KIMBERLEY, BC
📍 540 4th Ave, Kimberley BC
💰 NEW PRICE: $649,900
🏡 MLS® 10398881
📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Come take a look at this updated and versatile Kimberley home in person!
Set on an oversized lot in a great location, this property offers plenty of flexibility for families, extended family, guests, rental potential, or a home-based business.
Outside, you’ll find a large yard, covered rear deck with hot tub, RV parking with rear alley access, large carport, and separate basement entry.
Inside, the bright main floor features oversized windows, an open living and dining area, 2 spacious bedrooms, a full bathroom, and plenty of room to potentially create a third bedroom or den.
The fully finished lower level adds even more flexibility with:
✨ 2 living areas
🛏️ 1 bedroom
🛁 Bathroom
🧺 Laundry room
🍽️ Kitchen space
🚪 Private exterior access
And with quick access to walking trails, transit, and the ski hill, the location is hard to beat.
Can’t make the open house? Check out our 24/7 Virtual Open House or message us to arrange a private showing.
Steve Throndson & Tyler Bruce-Struik | The Real Kootenay Group
Real Estate Advisors | Real Broker
📞 250.919.3366
🌐 RealKootenay.com
Property is for sale with licensed real estate agents in the Province of BC — Real Broker, 1100–1631 Dickson Ave, Kelowna BC.

10/09/2026

FRIDAY HUMOR 💸 Why do REALTORS® work so hard?
Some people think it’s for the signs, the social media posts, and the occasional “JUST SOLD!” photo.
And sure… those are fun.
But there’s also this little organization called the Canada Revenue Agency that likes to remind us that gross commission income and actual take-home income are very different things. 😂
So yes, we hustle.
We answer calls at weird hours.
We chase paperwork.
We negotiate.
We solve problems.
We invest in marketing.
We drive all over the place.
We keep deals together when they’re trying very hard to fall apart.
And then CRA shows up like:
“Great month. We’ll take it from here.” 😅
But jokes aside, the real reason we work so hard is simple:
We genuinely love what we do.
We love helping people buy their first home, move into their next chapter, sell a property that means something to them, invest, relocate, downsize, upsize, or finally find the one.
Real estate can be stressful, emotional, exciting, complicated, and sometimes completely unpredictable.
Being the person who helps guide someone through all of that is what makes the long days worth it.
So yes… taxes may keep us humble.
But the clients are what keep us going. ❤️🏡

✨ NEW PRICE ✨📍 701 17th Ave S, Cranbrook, BC💰 $719,900🏡 MLS® 10398105This beautifully renovated home offers over 2,800 ...
10/08/2026

✨ NEW PRICE ✨
📍 701 17th Ave S, Cranbrook, BC
💰 $719,900
🏡 MLS® 10398105
This beautifully renovated home offers over 2,800 sq.ft. of space, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a long list of features that make it anything but ordinary.
Inside, you’ll find stylish updates throughout, a spa-inspired ensuite, a fully finished lower level, workout room, sauna, and a convenient exterior basement entry.
Outside is where this property really shines.
🌳 Fruit trees
🥕 Garden space
🏊 Pool
☀️ Covered patio area and AC
🚗 Huge oversized double carport
🚐 Room for RV parking
📍 Desirable corner lot
The backyard feels like your own private oasis — perfect for summer entertaining, gardening, relaxing by the pool, or simply enjoying the space.
With plenty of room inside and out, this home offers a rare combination of comfort, function, and lifestyle.
Now available in Cranbrook.
📩 Message us for more information or to book your private showing
Steve Throndson and Tyler Bruce-Struik| Real Estate Advisors | Real Broker | The Real Kootenay Group
📞 250-919-3366
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.RealKootenay.com

10/08/2026

😂 Texts REALTORS® Send That Sound Slightly Unhinged Out of Context

Real estate is a relationship business…
Which apparently means sending texts that, without context, sound like they came from a very intense boyfriend. 😅
“Where are you?”
“Did you see my message?”
“Call me as soon as you can.”
“I need an answer tonight.”
“Are you still interested?”
“Don’t do anything until you talk to me.”
“I’ve been thinking about this all day.”
“We need to talk.”
“I drove by your house.”
“Please don’t ignore me.” 😂
And somehow, in real estate, every single one of these can be completely normal.

Usually because there’s a deadline, an offer, a showing, a lender, a lawyer, or a condition hanging in the balance.
So if your REALTOR® sounds a little intense sometimes…
They’re probably not being clingy.
They’re just trying to keep your deal alive. 🏡📱

10/07/2026

✨ New Price | Luxury Gold Creek Estate ✨
📍 4230 21st Street S, Cranbrook BC
💰 $2,999,500
MLS® 10390637

Welcome to one of Cranbrook’s most extraordinary private estates.
Set on 5 fully elk-fenced acres in the prestigious Gold Creek area, this custom-built residence offers over 7000 sq. ft. of luxurious living space, blending refined craftsmanship, resort-style amenities, recreation, and self-sufficiency.

Inside, the home makes an unforgettable impression with vaulted ceilings, hand-hewn Douglas Fir beams, and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling double-sided wood-burning fireplace. The gourmet chef’s kitchen features granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and generous workspace designed for both everyday living and elevated entertaining.

With 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, a walk-out lower level, dedicated lounge/man cave, fully equipped home gym, multiple garage spaces, and premium efficiency features including ICF/styroblock construction, in-floor heating, full A/C, and a backup generator, this home was built for comfort and peace of mind.
Step outside and experience true estate living:

🏓 Private pickleball court
🌿 Raised garden beds
🍎 Established fruit trees
🦌 Fully elk-fenced perimeter
🔥 3-season porch with wood-burning fireplace
🚗 Multiple garages + bonus lower-level access
🌲 5 private acres in Gold Creek

This is more than a home — it’s a private lifestyle estate offering luxury, recreation, privacy, and the best of Kootenay living in one of Cranbrook’s most desirable rural settings.

📲 Message us for more details or to book your private showing.
Steve Throndson and Tyler Bruce-Struik | The Real Kootenay Group | Real Estate Advisors | Real Broker BC Ltd.
250.919.3366 | [email protected]
www.RealKootenay.com

10/07/2026

🏡 7 Dangerous Things That Instantly Make a REALTOR® Think: “This House Could Be a Liability.” 😬
Some homes just need a little paint.
Others make you walk in and immediately start mentally calculating repair bills, insurance issues, and how fast you can get an inspector there. 😂
Here are 7 big red flags:
1. Water where water should not be
Stains, bubbling drywall, musty smells, wet basements, soft flooring — moisture problems can get expensive fast.
2. Foundation cracks that look… ambitious
A tiny hairline crack is one thing. A crack you could almost lose a house key in gets attention.
3. Electrical that looks homemade
Open junctions, overloaded panels, sketchy wiring, extension cords being used as permanent infrastructure — not ideal.
4. A roof that has clearly given up
Missing shingles, sagging areas, leaks, rotten sheathing, or patches on top of patches.
5. Structural changes nobody can explain
Removed walls, altered beams, additions, decks, or basement renovations with no permits or documentation can become a major headache.
6. Serious mold or persistent moisture
Not every dark spot is a disaster, but widespread mold combined with ongoing moisture is definitely something buyers need to investigate.
7. The sentence: “It’s always been like that.” 😂
Nothing makes a REALTOR® more nervous than a major defect being explained with complete confidence and absolutely no paperwork.
The truth is, a home doesn’t need to be perfect.
But buyers should know what they’re walking into, and a good REALTOR® should know when something needs a closer look from the right professional.
Because sometimes the biggest risk in a house isn’t what you can see.
It’s what nobody bothered to investigate. 👀🏡

🏡 POV: You found the house… and so did everyone else. 😅One minute you’re walking through thinking:“This is it. We love i...
10/06/2026

🏡 POV: You found the house… and so did everyone else. 😅
One minute you’re walking through thinking:
“This is it. We love it.”
The next minute your REALTOR® gets the call:
“Just so you know… we’re expecting multiple offers.”
And suddenly buying a home starts to feel a little less like real estate and a little more like a fast-paced auction. 😂
Price matters, but it’s not always the only thing that matters. Deposit, possession date, financing, conditions, flexibility, and how cleanly the offer is written can all play a role.
That’s where having a good REALTOR® matters.
The goal isn’t to panic, blindly throw money at the house, or “win at all costs.”
It’s to understand the competition, know your limits, put together the strongest offer you’re comfortable with, and make sure you’re still making a smart decision.
Because multiple offers can move fast.
Your strategy should move faster. 🏡🔥

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