Our Team
We truly believe in the lifestyle that the West Kootenays offer, coming together from across Canada to enjoy the mountain lifestyle and raise our families in this small, warm community. We enjoy sharing this opportunity with like-minded people who seek this out.
We believe in a team approach to our business and our unique backgrounds compliment each other. Please take a moment to get to know our team members.
Dean Bulfone, Principal & Managing Broker
Phone: 250-231-3000 / Email: dean@lifestyleproperties.ca
Dean is the founder of Lifestyle Properties Ltd. He grew up in the area and then moved to the coast and travelled extensively. Over a decade later, he chose to return to the Kootenays to focus on his family and make lifestyle a priority.
He brings over 15 years experience in real estate and finance. His education is in Business Administration from SFU and Urban Land Development and Real Estate from BCIT and UBC. He completed his real estate licencing in 1993.
Over the years, his career has grown and evolved. CMN Canada Mortgage Network, a commercial mortgage brokerage firm is his original business. Dean has worked with developers in financing over 1,000 residential units and commercial buildings. He has learned a great deal from his clients who range from locals to major developers, including the Gold Georgie Award Winner for the “Best Townhouse Development in BC”.
Dean enjoys working with developers on new projects. He can provide valuable insights into the local development process with a wide range of experience: financing, rezoning, subdivision, road building, servicing, construction, and project marketing.
Marie-Claude Germain, REALTOR
Phone: 250-512-1153 / Email: mcgermain@lifestyleproperties.ca
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Originally from Montréal, Marie-Claude’s adventure in Rossland started in 1990 when she discovered this charming little town with a fantastic outdoor playground! With a background in design and marketing, her experiences include international real estate sales working with Intrawest’s “Playground” in Québec.
As the only bilingual agent in the area, Marie-Claude has enjoyed being the `Match Maker’ for many happy families over the years. A successful REALTOR since 1992, she knows the market well and can provide you with all most recent information so you can make the best informed and educated decision when the right time comes to purchase or sell your home. Marie-Claude has lived in Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand and over the years has travelled around the world. She is passionate about travelling, is an outdoor enthusiast and she loves to share the secrets of a place unlike no other! Marie-Claude invites you to contact her for all your Real Estate inquires.
Chris Bowman, REALTOR
Phone: 250-364-8405/ Email: chris@lifestyleproperties.ca
Coming from from the West Coast, Chris and his family moved to Rossland 4 years ago with Lifestyle in mind and a desire to bring their children up in a smaller community. Coupled with a good business mind and a background in project management, he brings extensive sales and marketing experience to the team and his focus on customer service is second to none.
Entrenched in the community and a proud member of our local Chamber of Commerce, Chris loves to spend most of his spare time with his kids experiencing our amazing back yard. So whether negotiating the big sale, researching the perfect home or assisting in getting you the best price for yours, call Chris today!
Jodie Ouimet, REALTOR
Phone: 250-368-7166/ Email: jodie@lifestyleproperties.ca
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Originally from Kamloops, Jodie has honed her experience in both residential and recreational real estate marketing and sales in Project and New Construction. She has been instrumental in guiding Non-Canadian Residents in purchasing homes in developments at Red Resort, Panorama, Invermere & Washington State. Most recently she has worked with first-time home buyers, assisting new families move to our area. Jodie is available days, evenings and weekends for your real estate queries- call at your convenience!
Check out Jodie’s ”Most Spectacular Crash” in the annual Velocity Challenge Speed Skiing Event in 1999 at Sun Peaks Resort.
Call today to see why more and more people are turning to Lifestyle Properties for all of their real estate needs!
