Market Update - November 2021
Posted on Nov 24, 2021 in Market Minute
As rents and housing prices across much of Canada continue to climb, it’s no surprise that that Vancouver finds itself perched atop the list of most unaffordable cities in North America. This is why, despite skyrocketing prices on the Sunshine Coast, destinations like Gibsons, Sechelt, and Pender Harbour remain relative bargains. These comparativel...
Market Update - October 2021
Posted on Oct 06, 2021 in Market Minute
Year-to-date sales are up 40% but S...
Market Update - September 2021
Posted on Aug 31, 2021 in Market Minute
Low inventory of detached homes combined with a busy summer travel season had an impact on the Sunshine Coast real estate market last month. Despite strong demand, many would-be buyers were forced to cancel showing appointments as they were not able to get on the ferry, due to heightened summertime demand.
Even with this travel congestion, multiple...
Market Update - August 2021
Posted on Aug 02, 2021 in Market Minute
This resulted from travel restrictions at the end of June and the common misconception that the Sunshine Coast is an island and not part of Vancouver Coastal Health.
Activity has picked up dramatically in the last 7-10 days, however, and we’re starting August with...
Market Minute: July 2021
Posted on Jul 04, 2021 in Market Minute
Busy summer real estate market on BC's Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast real estate market is about to go into overdrive once more. I expect the market to be busy for the rest of the summer as travel restrictions are relaxed and the vaccination rate passes 85%.
Working from home is the new normal so there will be lots of buyers looking to relocate t...
Market Update - June 2021
Posted on May 31, 2021 in Market Minute
While province-wide restrictions for non-essential travel are still in effect until at least June 15, I believe the launch of BC's Restart plan signals that the Sunshine Coast real estate market is about to go into overdrive once more.
We finished April 2021 with 158 detached homes on the market. May 2021 came to a close with only 125 detached homes...
