Aleena: Talasa Golf Condos Show Strong Sales

(KAMLOOPS, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA) -- The Mibroc Group recently announced the launch of its third phase of its popular Talasa condos across from the clubhouse at the centre of Sun Rivers Golf Resort Community. Talasa is comprised of residential condominium buildings surrounding a mixed-use village centre that will include residents' club, pool, fitness area and spa. The Village Center will have shops, dining and an outdoor entertainment plaza.

The third phase features 88 suites ranging in size from studios, 1- and 2-bedrooms and 2 bedrooms with a den. The units are priced from $117,400 to $269,900. Talasa's dramatic exterior finishing of ledge stone, hardi-panel and wood siding and contemporary, modern style suites have been a big draw for buyers since the Mibroc Group launched the community in 2008.

Talasa smashed all one day real estate sales records in Kamloops with $34 million in sales. The first two condominium buildings are completed and the third will be completed in November, 2011.

"Talasa appeals to those who want to live a resort lifestyle whether they are locals, retirees or vacationers from Vancouver or Calgary," say Darryl Caunt, president of the Mibroc Group and managing partner of Talasa, "Overall sales have not seen massive increases in the last few years but it has been steady at Talasa. This is because Kamloops offers incredible natural beauty and unrivaled recreational activities and Talasa delivers authentic resort living."

The Sun Rivers Golf Resort Community and Talasa are situated on a high desert plateau overlooking the beautiful Thompson Valley, the Thompson River and Kamloops. Designed by renowned Canadian golf course architect, Graham Cooke, Sun Rivers is one of the few desert golf courses in Canada. The course is set among natural sage against a back drop of mountains, rolling hills and sweeping views of the Thompson Valley. The golf course is nestled around neighborhoods and the clubhouse is a few steps from Talasa and the village center.

Talasa is 355 kilometers east of Vancouver on the Trans-Canada highway and located at the junction of two branches of the Thompson River and four major highways near Kamloops Lake. Kamloops offers unrivaled recreational opportunities including golf, skiing, boating, hiking, fishing, water sports, mountain biking and is an easy drive from major centers like Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Seattle.

"In the past, we have received a lot of interest primarily from Kamloops because Talasa's price points offer a viable alternative to the rental market, but this year we have had interest from Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, and the Lower Mainland too," says Caunt.

As the developer of Talasa, the Mibroc Group brings a successful track record to the project. The Mibroc team has completed project experience in both Canada and the U.S. and has developed over $5 billion in residential, commercial and resort real estate.

Bequia Island Welcomes Mega Yachts, Luxurious Villas

(BEQUIA ISLAND, CARIBBEAN) -- One of the newest hot spots for mega yachts is this little-known bohemian island next to Mustique. This is great news for property owners and buyers of second homes in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Coming just six months after mega villa Hope Bay was put on the market at $7.5 million, this is a timely development on an island whose golden ticket is its growing real estate and tourism market.

The beauty of the Grenadines island chain between Barbados and Grenada, combined with its reputation for privacy not publicity, make it the perfect choice for a second home.

Described as one of the world's best kept secret islands, Bequia Island is a coveted and beloved paradise. It has an incredible charm, a verdant landscape, great restaurants, a yacht club and vibrant and friendly social life, as well as a superior collection of great beaches.

This stunning landscape is a boating paradise, with 30 other islands within day trip distance also offering some superb private homes for sale. The mega-yacht industry started in Bequia six months ago with the debut of the new Yacht Club. The club has places for mega yachts on its dock, plus all the services including customs and immigration on site.

There are several high end beachfront private residences for sale on Bequia between $1 million to $7.5 million.