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10/12/2026

Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🍂 🦃 🍽️ 🥧

10/09/2026

🏡 Is Your Home Ready for an Elk Valley Winter?

We all know how quickly fall can turn into winter here in the Elk Valley! Before the snow starts piling up, it’s worth taking a little time to make sure the outside of your home is ready for the colder months ahead.

Here are a few things to add to your fall exterior maintenance checklist:

🍂 Clean gutters and downspouts to help prevent blockages, ice buildup, and water damage.

🍂 Inspect your roof for loose or damaged shingles and address any concerns before heavy snowfall arrives.

🍂 Disconnect garden hoses, drain outdoor taps, and shut off exterior water lines where applicable to help prevent frozen pipes.

🍂 Check your home's siding, foundation, and exterior caulking for cracks or gaps that could allow moisture to get in.

🍂 Trim branches that hang close to your home or roof, especially those that could become a concern under heavy snow.

🍂 Clear debris from walkways, stairs, and decks, and make sure outdoor lighting is working for those shorter winter days.

🍂 Check that your snow shovels, ice melt, and snow removal equipment are ready to go before the first big snowfall.

A little preparation now can help prevent costly surprises and make winter homeownership that much easier.

Living in the Elk Valley means embracing all four seasons, and taking good care of your home is part of enjoying everything mountain living has to offer. 🏔️💜

10/07/2026

🏡 A Little Fall Maintenance Goes a Long Way

We spend a lot of time preparing the outside of our homes for an Elk Valley winter, but there are a few things inside worth checking too.

Before the temperatures really drop, take a little time to:

🍂 Replace or clean your furnace filter and schedule servicing if it’s due.

🍂 Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and replace batteries as needed.

🍂 Check windows and doors for drafts. New weatherstripping or caulking can make a noticeable difference once the cold weather arrives.

🍂 Reverse ceiling fans to help circulate warm air back down into your living space.

🍂 Check around sinks, toilets, appliances and your hot water tank for any signs of leaks before a small problem becomes a bigger one.

🍂 If you use a fireplace or wood stove, make sure it and the chimney are cleaned and ready for another season of regular use.

🍂 Take a quick look at exposed plumbing in colder areas of your home and make sure pipes are properly insulated.

A little preventative maintenance now can help keep your home warmer, safer, and running smoothly through the months ahead.

Because once winter arrives in the Elk Valley, you want to be enjoying it, not dealing with an avoidable home repair. 🏔️💜

10/06/2026

September Market Update: Elk Valley

September brought another active month across the Elk Valley, with benchmark prices continuing to show resilience and some interesting shifts in sales activity between our communities.

Fernie saw 6 single-family homes sell, with a benchmark price of $1,057,200, marking a slight increase. There was also 1 townhome sale, with a benchmark of $610,600, and 1 apartment sale, with the apartment benchmark reaching $601,300, up approximately 12%.

In Sparwood, 5 single-family homes sold, with the benchmark price edging up to $570,400. Apartment activity was quieter with 2 sales, while the benchmark price increased to $217,500.

Elkford had a notable month for detached homes, with 4 single-family home sales—a significant increase in activity. The benchmark price rose slightly to $471,700. There was also 1 apartment sale, with the benchmark price increasing to $148,200.

So, what does September tell us?

The Elk Valley market continues to show strength, but the story looks a little different depending on the community and property type. We’re seeing benchmark prices hold relatively steady or move upward in several segments, even as the number of monthly sales fluctuates.

For sellers, pricing your property appropriately for its specific market remains important. For buyers, there are still opportunities and understanding what’s happening within each community can help you make a more confident decision.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling in Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford, or anywhere in the Elk Valley, let’s talk about what these numbers mean for you.

Sheila Byers

ICON Agent | eXp Realty
Buying & Selling Real Estate in the Elk Valley

(c) 250-423-1757
[email protected]

10/02/2026

Has your business outgrown the space you’re in?

Maybe you need more room for your team. A proper place to meet with clients. Somewhere to store equipment without sacrificing office space. Or simply a setup that better reflects where your business is today.

F-652 Sparwood Drive brings all of that together in one location.

This 3,864 sq ft commercial space offers a combination that can be difficult to find in the Elk Valley: private offices, open collaborative workspace, dedicated boardrooms, heated storage with exterior access, staff amenities, and plenty of parking for employees, clients and work vehicles.

Located in Sparwood’s M1 Light Industrial zone, the space lends itself well to trades, contractors, engineering and technical service firms, or other businesses that need their office and operational needs under one roof.

Available at $15/sq ft.

Sometimes growing your business also means rethinking where you run it.

If your current space isn’t keeping up anymore, let’s take a look at whether this one could be a better fit.

Sheila Byers
ICON Agent | eXp Realty

Buying & Selling Real Estate in the Elk Valley

(c) 250-423-1757
[email protected]

10/01/2026

What if your next commercial property was already working for you?

603 Pine Avenue offers something increasingly valuable in the Elk Valley: established rental income today, with flexibility for what comes next.

Approximately 70% of the building is currently leased to two established tenants, while the remaining 1,850 sq. ft. suite creates an opportunity to generate additional rental income or establish your own business alongside your investment.

The full property offers approximately 6,365 sq. ft. of leasable space on a 0.52-acre C2 Highway Commercial lot, just one block from Highway 3. With three independent commercial premises, four exterior entrances, ample parking, and flexible zoning, there are plenty of possibilities for how this property can work now and into the future.

For an investor, there’s existing income with room to grow.

For an owner-occupier, there’s the opportunity to run your business from the available suite while benefiting from rental income elsewhere in the building.

603 Pine Avenue | Sparwood
Offered at $1,195,000

Commercial opportunities with this combination of established tenancy, available space, and flexibility are limited in the Elk Valley. Reach out for additional details, financial information, or to arrange a private viewing. 💜

Sheila Byers
ICON Agent eXp Realty

Buying & Selling Real Estate in the Elk Valley

📱 (с) 250-423-1757
📧 [email protected]

09/23/2026

What an honour! ❤️

I’m so grateful to have been nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year through the Elkford Chamber of Commerce.

Elkford has always been such a special community to me. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of helping so many people buy and sell homes here, and I genuinely love getting to share what makes this little corner of the Elk Valley so wonderful, the people, the lifestyle, the sense of community and, of course, those incredible mountain views.

To be recognized by a community I care so much about is incredibly meaningful, and I’m very thankful to whoever took the time to put my name forward.

Voting is now open, so if you’d like to cast a vote, I’d be so grateful for your support. ❤️

🗳️ Vote here: https://www.jotform.com/262305852918260

The winners will be announced at the Elkford Business Awards Gala on October 24th.
Thank you to everyone who has trusted me with a move, referred me to a friend or family member, supported my business, or simply said hello when you see me around town. Getting to do what I do in communities like Elkford is something I never take for granted. 💜

09/16/2026

✨ Space That Works as Hard as You Do ✨

F-652 Sparwood Drive in Sparwood

Finding the right commercial space can make all the difference for a growing business, and this property was designed with functionality in mind. Offering approximately 4,300 sq ft in the M1 Light Industrial zone, it’s a great fit for businesses needing a mix of office, storage, and workspace all in one location.

Some standout features include:

✔ Heated storage space with easy outside access
✔ Private office with separate entrance
✔ Staff kitchen, lounge area & two washrooms
✔ Covered outdoor space for breaks or additional use
✔ Ample parking for staff, work vehicles, and clients

Ideal for trades, contractors, service companies, or businesses ready for more room to operate efficiently.

📩 Reach out for full details or to book your private tour.

Sheila Byers
ICON Agent eXp Realty

Buying & Selling Real Estate in the Elk Valley

📱 (с) 250-423-1757
📧 [email protected]

09/15/2026

603 Pine Avenue

$1,195,000

Opportunities like this don’t come around often in the Elk Valley.

Located just one block off Highway 3, 603 Pine Avenue offers a well-maintained commercial property with long-term potential, flexible functionality, and an established tenants already in place.

Whether you’re looking to expand your investment portfolio or secure a property with future owner-occupier potential, this space offers a strong combination of stability and versatility in a market with limited commercial inventory.

Property highlights include:
✔ Approximately 6,365 sq ft of leasable space
✔ 0.52-acre lot with C2 Highway Commercial zoning
✔ Long-term tenancy in place
✔ Functional layout with 12 offices, boardrooms, kitchen & 4 washrooms
✔ Engineered demising wall for future split potential
✔ Four separate exterior entrances for flexible access and use

📩 Reach out for full details or financial information on this exciting commercial opportunity.

Sheila Byers
ICON Agent eXp Realty

Buying & Selling Real Estate in the Elk Valley

📱 (с) 250-423-1757
📧 [email protected]

09/10/2026

SOLD!
When sellers take the time to prepare their home and buyers have a solid plan in place, it can make for a quick and seamless transaction—and that was certainly the case here!

Wishing my sellers all the best as they head into their next adventure, and a warm welcome to the new owner of this fabulous Sparwood condo. 🏡

A big thank you to Jolanda Bjorkman PREC with ReMax Elk Valley Realty for always being so great to work with. Another smooth one in the books!

Congratulations to everyone involved!

Sheila Byers
ICON Agent eXp Realty

Buying & Selling Real Estate in the Elk Valley

📱 (с) 250-423-1757
📧 [email protected]

Address

342 2nd Avenue
Fernie, BC
V0B1M0

Telephone

+12504231757

Website

http://www.exprealty.com/

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