Local Sales Summary to September, 2016
Here is a snapshot of our local market activity up to the end of September 2016 for Nelson City detached homes and Nelson Rural detached homes. For comparison, I have included the numbers for the same period from last year. As you can see, year-to-date the price trend continues to indicate increases in average prices both in the city and rurally around Nelson. Things are selling faster and the sales price to original listing price is tightening. There's a lot more to know bey
FOR SALE: Updated and Spacious 3 Bedroom Townhome
Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in the Mountain View Townhome complex. This very quiet north-east facing unit has great views and a surprising amount of privacy overlooking the grassy common grounds of the complex. Upgraded oak flooring, newer windows and nice finishes make this home absolutely move-in ready. A great location close to the skate park, Granite Point Golf Course, Selkirk College and Rosemont Elementary School. Rentals are allowed in this complex if you are looki
Kootenay home sales post strong year-over-year gain in September
“2016 will be a nine-year high for home sales in the region, and the strong monthly sales figures that began back in February have yet to slow signs of slowing,” said Barry Benson, President of the Kootenay Real Estate Board. “While new listings are in tight supply relative to demand right now, and active supply continues to trend constructively down, there has still been a healthy enough amount inventory out there to keep prices mostly stable again this year.” New residentia
JUST SOLD - Another happy client!
TESTIMONIAL: "Thank you John for the phenomenal job and extra effort you placed in selling my condo and the purchase of my new home! We had a great time and a lot of fun in that adventure!!! No move is stress free, but you made it an adventure I will never forget! Thank you for the extra effort in making the process go so smooth". - Dave
Tip No. 9 - How to Prepare Your Home for Sale
Go outside and open your front door. Stand there. Do you want to go inside? Does the house welcome you? Linger in the doorway of every single room and imagine how your house will look to a buyer. Examine carefully how furniture is arranged and move pieces around until it makes sense. Make sure window coverings hang level Tune in to the room's statement and its emotional pull. Does it have impact and pizzazz? Does it look like nobody lives in this house? Click here for more t
OCTOBER REAL ESTATE UPDATE - BC Home Sales Reflect Regional Demand Variations
The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that 7,591 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in September, down 11.2 per cent from the same month last year. Total sales dollar volume was $4.45 billion in September, down 14.1 per cent compared to the previous year. The average MLS® residential price in the province was $585,844, a decline of 3.2 per cent compared to the same month last year. “Housing demand in the provinc
Moving Toward Housing Affordability?
Following more than a year of intense public discussions about housing affordability, senior governments have made significant policy shifts in recent weeks. And more is expected in November when, after months of consultations all across the country, the federal government is expected to announce its National Housing Strategy. For now, here's an overview of BCREA's responses to actions taken to date BC Foreign Buyers' Tax (FBT) On August 2, the BC Government implemented a 15
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