WATERFRONT one bedroom condo in Schooner House and the view is spectacular!! This condo has been very nicely kept and shows well. Good size deck to sit & enjoy the amazing view over Schooner Cove marina, the Georgia Strait & Winchelsea Island. Located just minutes to Fairwinds golf course & community centre. Secured building with underground parking, rentals & 1 pet allowed. You will think you are on holiday everyday when you live here!!
REAL ESTATE NEWS
Hello!
Just a quick note to bring you up to date with the Parksville, Qualicum Beach and Nanoose Bay real estate market. According to the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board, there were 111 single family homes listed for sale in July and there were 100 SFD sales; the average sale price was $500.926 (a 25% increase over the average sale price in July 2015). There were 10 lots listed for sale and 6 lot sales in July; the average sale price was $165,667 (10% lower than the average lot sale in July 2015). As for apartment style condos, there were 17 new condo listings in July and 16 sales; the average sale price was $238,869 (an 28% increase over the average sale price in July 2016). Last but not least, there were 18 townhouse/patio homes listed for sale in July & there were 17 sales; the average sale price was $271,416 (approximately 13% lower than the average sale in July 2015).
Please remember this is simply a one month snap shot of our local real estate market (for example: some months expensive lots sell, and some months they do not, which in turn may show a dramatic increase or decrease however this is not a direct reflection of current market values). For an up to date market value of the property you own, please do not hesitate to contact me and remember: Royal Lepage is the largest and most successful real estate company in our area and I have been a top producer within the company and community for over 26 years! This makes for a strong combination of exposure and experience, 2 key ingredients necessary to not only get it sold, but get you the most money possible!
If you would like to sell, give us a call @ 1-877-248-4348 (locally @ 250-248-7612) or e-mail us sold@shaw.ca Thank you, we look forward to hearing from you!
Karen & Debbie Roberts Real Estate Royal Lepage
BY THE WAY, WE ARE NEVER TOO BUSY FOR YOUR REFERRALS!
If you have a friend or relative that you think would benefit from the level of service we provide, just pop us an email (sold@shaw.ca) or call 250-248-7612
How To Tell if a Neighbourhood is Improving
When you’re looking for a new home, you want to find one in a great neighbourhood – or, at least, in a neighbourhood that is on the upswing. How can you tell if a particular area is improving? Here are some common indicators:
Pride of ownership. Take a walk around the neighbourhood. Do you get a sense that people take good care of their homes? Are the lawns mowed? Is the landscaping trimmed? Are flowers planted? Homeowners are more likely to look after their properties when they like where they are living.
Home improvements. Are people investing in their homes? Are they getting their driveways re-done? Their windows replaced? Are there signs of home improvement projects? If so, this is a clear indication that homeowners like the area enough to invest in their properties.
Real estate sales activity. Do homes tend to sell quickly in the area? Do they sell for a good price? If so, the neighbourhood is probably in demand. If people want to live there, it's a desirable area.
Business investment. Are businesses investing in the surrounding area? Is there an increase in the number of upscale shops, health clubs, restaurants, and other commercial enterprises that often locate near desirable neighbourhoods?
Community involvement. Are there signs that the community plays an active role in the look and lifestyle of the neighbourhood? Are there neighbourhood picnics, yard sales and other get-togethers? Check Facebook to see if the neighbourhood has a community page.
City plans. Find out what plans the city has for the area. Will there be road improvements done in the near future? Are there any major construction projects on the schedule, such as a new school or community centre? Although such projects can be disruptive in the short term, they may improve the neighbourhood – and, as a result, boost the value of any home you buy – in the long-term.
If you need help finding this information, call today.
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
Apple, Carrot & Cabbage Chopped Salad
This is a great summer salad, perfect when the weather is hot and you need a refreshing dish!
Salad Ingredients: 1 cup chopped cabbage
3 cup shredded carrots
1 large Apple chopped
1/2 cup seeds/ cranberries
1/4 cup cilantro leaves Dressing:
2 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp Orange juice
2 tsp white wine vinegar
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1 Tbsp honey
1 tsp Dijon
Preparation: Mix dressing and stir into salad ingredients. You can eat it as a slaw, or serve over spring mix greens.
Thinking about selling?
If you are thinking about selling your home but feeling a little overwhelmed because you have so much to do to get your home ready? We can help! We have a full variety of services available at our fingertips to help ease the stress of an upcoming move. Here are some of the services that we are comfortable recommending as we believe they are trustworthy, reliable & reasonable rates.
-PAINTING - interior or exterior
-HANDYMAN - small or large repairs
-CLEANING - full clean or freshening up
-LANDSCAPING - yard cleanup and pruning
-TRASH REMOVAL - large and small
-PRESSURE WASHING - side walks, driveways, etc.
-STAGING - using your own furnishings
-ORGANIZING AND DE-CLUTTERING
-MOVING COMPANY - packing, storage
-MORTGAGE BROKER - financial needs
-RELOCATING to a new community on or off the Island we will recommend a good realtor in that area to help you
