Market Update - November 2020
Posted on Nov 05, 2020 in Market Minute
It was a busy October to start Q4 on the Sunshine Coast. Low inventory and high demand saw many sellers enjoying multiple offers and sales over asking price.
Disappointed buyers were commonplace, especially those trying to do it on their own or those that chose to work with a non-local Realtor as their buyer’s agent.
Here is how the numbers finished...
Market Minute - Q3 2020
Posted on Oct 09, 2020 in Market Minute
It was a busy September that capped off a strong finish to the quarter on BC's Sunshine Coast.
September Year-Over-Year (YOY)
- September 2019 saw 66 total sales – 35 of them were single-family detached, and the average price of those homes was $728,500. The average time on market was 90 days, and the total dollar volume of sales was $42,949,000.
- Septem...
Schools on BC's Sunshine Coast
Posted on Sep 11, 2020 in About the Sunshine Coast
If you’re considering moving your family to BC’s Sunshine Coast, know that there’s no shortage of schools. Local School District 46 is well known for the quality of its schools, teachers, and programs.
There are a total of nine elementary schools with locations stretching from Langd...
Market Minute - September 2020
Posted on Sep 01, 2020 in Market Minute
The madness continues on the Sunshine Coast. Multiple offers are now commonplace, and pretty much any detached home in Gibsons under $500,000 likely won’t last one day without an offer.
Not having to catch the ferry has opened our market up to young families that are attracted to the opportunity to own a detached home in a safe community.
The year-ro...
Choosing to wear a mask
Posted on Aug 18, 2020 in About the Sunshine Coast
Canadian Coronavirus resources
- Government of Canada - Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Awareness resources
- Government of BC - BC's Response to COVID-19
- HealthLink BC - Useful Resources for COVID-19
- BC Centre for Disease Control - Diseases & Conditions / COVID-19
After doing some research, I've decided to make a habit of wearing a mask when I'm out and ab...
Market Minute - August 2020
Posted on Aug 04, 2020 in Market Minute
The summer real estate market on BC's Sunshine Coast continues to boom. Between last July and this July, the Sunshine Coast saw the number of sales increase by 35 per cent.
As telecommuting becomes more commonplace, living on the Sunshine Coast becomes more viable. We're seeing strong demand across all segments but detached houses, lots, and acreag...
As telecommuting becomes more commonplace, living on the Sunshine Coast becomes more viable. We're seeing strong demand across all segments but detached houses, lots, and acreag...
