Sunshine Coast Real Estate Market Update for February 2014
Hello everyone and thanks for checking out our statistics report for February 2014. What I was hoping for, after the incredible real estate action in both December and January, was a continuation of that activity. What I am seeing is a dip in the action (maybe due to all that snow or the universal distraction of the winter Olympics) that will put us, very nearly, on par with last year. Here’s how it breaks down:
Residential Detached Home Sales
Residential detached sales for the Sunshine Coast in February came in at a total dollar volume of $7,585,000 compared to February 2013 where we produced $11,893,000 in sales. This is a drop of 36%.
Unit sales were a little less dramatic with 23 units sold over last year’s 28 for a reduction of 17%.
Year to date we are still ahead of last year by 1% in dollar volume and 4% in unit sales (this is literally the difference of two sales). Everyone who took a break from the leaving their homes on market over the holidays have now relisted. We have a total of 620 active listings compared to last year at this time where there were 515 available listings. This is a difference of 20%!
Residential Attached Home Sales
Residential attached sales for the Sunshine Coast in February came in at a total dollar volume of $3,563,000 which is a whopping 70% increase over last years $1,045,000.
We had 8 more unit sales this month for a total of 11 over last year in February. Year to date we are still very much ahead of the game.
Year to date total dollar volume is still up 290% for a total of $5,878,000. Last year we were at $1,445,000. Total unit sales this year are 20 compare to last year’s 8 sold. We have a total of 60 active listings for condos & town homes. Last year we had 15% more listings at 71.
This is a very positive sign for detached home sellers!
Land Only Sales
Land only sales for the Sunshine Coast in February came in at a total dollar volume of 802,000 which is down 55% from last February’s total of $1,800,500.
Unit sales this past month are 4 compared to 7 from last year.
Year to date totals are much more rosy with a total dollar volume of $2,706,000 which is up 35% over last year’s $1,998,000. Total unit sales this year are 12, last year it was 9. We have a total of 367 land only active properties available. Last year we had 387 available.
Average vs Unique
For Sellers, the numbers are still good and show reasons for optimism especially in the attached and land only markets. As always, it’s a precarious balance and, for Buyers, it is still mainly coming down to price. There are monied buyers out there that will pay for “just the right thing”. We are finding the unique properties are going for closer to asking (think view acreage with a beautiful home). The “average” detached home is still dealing with a lot of competition so you have to show value to today’s buyer.
For Buyers, this is a great time to be making a deal! Interest rates are still super low! I even saw an ad last week bringing back the 2.99% four year term mortgage. Give us a ring and we can chat about your goal for a purchase and help you find the right place!
Dreaming of Gardens and Acreage in a Park-like Setting?
/in Sunshine Coast Real Estate /by Ria QureshiLook no further than 953 Marine Drive, Gibsons Sunshine Coast BC.
Cottage Country! 953 Marine Dr Gibsons BC Sunshine Coast
This solid home sits on 1.79 park-like acres and backs onto Soames Hill (aka Knob Hill) and is just across the street from one of the best sandy beaches on the beautiful, rugged Sunshine Coast BC.
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Manicured gardens include fruit trees, perennial shrubbery, ornamental Maples, ponds, climbing flowers, hot tub, wired gazebo and a Zen garden that unfold onto natural ferns, Oregon grape, cedars and fir strewn with moss covered glacial rock.
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Step into the immaculate, completely updated 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom home featuring updated hardwood kitchen with stainless steel appliances, newer bathroom, state of the art washer/dryer and the list goes on!
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Subdivide, stratify or simply build another full home this property.
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Make your dreams come true and call this property home today!
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Weekend Open House
/in Sunshine Coast Real Estate /by Ria Qureshi3-765 SCHOOL ROAD Gibsons BC $249,900
Open House – Sunday, March 23rd from 12 – 2pm
This is your chance to enter the real estate market with a 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom town home at Sunshine Ridge on the Sunshine Coast, BC.
With over 1360 sqft of living space this home is great for a first time buyer, empty nesters, investor or simply as a coastal getaway! Walk to schools, shopping, the movie theatre, community center ice rink, pool and more.
There are no rental restrictions! Up to 2 cats are ok! 2 dogs under 25lbs are ok too! Take advantage of this while you can!
3-735 School Rd Gibsons BC
Call us today for your private viewing!
Prudential Sussex Realty Gibsons office is moving!
/in Sunshine Coast Real Estate /by Ria QureshiPrudential Sussex Realty Gibsons office is moving!
As REALTORs® we go through all the same emotions that our clients go through when moving house.
I’m up for a change.
Spring is in the air and I’m optimistic about real estate and life in general. Early next week Russ and I will be going through all our files, photos, awards and personal effects bringing rise to emotions and feelings and that’s okay. I say, “Let’s shake it up!”
Come check out our new digs at Gibsons Park Plaza (at the IGA).
Russ and I will be settled into our new office by Friday March 28th. Stop by and say “Hi!”
Prudential Sussex Realty, Gibsons
Unit #117 – 1100 Sunshine Coast Hwy.
Gibsons, B.C.
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By the way…
Happy 1st day of Spring!
Family View Home with Room to Grow
/in Sunshine Coast Real Estate /by Ria Qureshi664 FAIRMONT ROAD Gibsons BC $379,900
Living Room 664 Fairmont Rd Gibsons BC
Level entry view home with a full walkout basement, 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a huge rec room, dedicated media room, breakfast nook and viewing deck to enjoy the ocean and Vancouver Island to the south and peek-a-boo views of the North Shore mountains.
Kitchen 664 Fairmont Rd Gibsons BC
A wonderfully spacious family home with room to grow and there’s ample parking with room for your RV or boat. The location is top notch and easy walking distance to amenities and services of both lower and upper Gibsons.
Family Room / Office 664 Fairmont Rd Gibsons BC
On a cul de sac, half way between the upper and lower villages one can walk everywhere – schools, grocery shopping, galleries, cafes and more.
Family Room 664 Fairmont Rd Gibsons BC
Many recent upgrades make this home worry free for the foreseeable future! There is even a laundry chute!
Media Room 664 Fairmont Rd Gibsons BC
Don’t forget the best water in the world comes out of the tap here! Call today for a private viewing and see how this home will improve your lifestyle!
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Bathroom 664 Fairmont Rd Gibsons BC
Condos – An Affordable Housing Investment on the Sunshine Coast
/in Sunshine Coast Real Estate /by Ria Qureshi13-689 PARK ROAD Gibsons BC $219,000
13-689 Park Rd Gibsons BC
Are you looking to enter the market or downsize? Do so with this lovingly maintained home! 3 bedrooms / 2 full bathrooms on 2 floors help spread the living spaces out. Lots of windows and light keep you perky all day!
Living Room 13-689 Park Rd Gibsons BC
Open design kitchen with bar counter and orientation to the living room keeps the family together. Enjoy your master bedroom on the main floor for privacy when you need it (the kids and guests can sleep upstairs:).
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The location is conveniently located minutes by foot to the recreation center, shopping and schools.
Call us today for your private viewing!
3-765 SCHOOL ROAD Gibsons BC $249,900
Front Exterior 3-735 School Rd Gibsons BC
This is your chance to enter the real estate market with a 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom town home at Sunshine Ridge on the Sunshine Coast, BC.
Kitchen 3-735 School Rd Gibsons BC
With over 1360 sqft of living space this home is great for a first time buyer, empty nesters, investor or simply as a coastal getaway! Walk to schools, shopping, the movie theatre, community center ice rink, pool and more.
Living Room 3-735 School Rd, Gibsons BC
There are no rental restrictions! Up to 2 cats are ok! 2 dogs under 25lbs are ok too! Take advantage of this while you can!
Call us today for your private viewing!
House Portraits by Katharine Dickinson, Artist
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Sunshine Coast Real Estate Market Update for February 2014
/in Sunshine Coast Real Estate /by Ria QureshiSunshine Coast Real Estate Market Update for February 2014
Hello everyone and thanks for checking out our statistics report for February 2014. What I was hoping for, after the incredible real estate action in both December and January, was a continuation of that activity. What I am seeing is a dip in the action (maybe due to all that snow or the universal distraction of the winter Olympics) that will put us, very nearly, on par with last year. Here’s how it breaks down:
Residential Detached Home Sales
Residential detached sales for the Sunshine Coast in February came in at a total dollar volume of $7,585,000 compared to February 2013 where we produced $11,893,000 in sales. This is a drop of 36%.
Unit sales were a little less dramatic with 23 units sold over last year’s 28 for a reduction of 17%.
Year to date we are still ahead of last year by 1% in dollar volume and 4% in unit sales (this is literally the difference of two sales). Everyone who took a break from the leaving their homes on market over the holidays have now relisted. We have a total of 620 active listings compared to last year at this time where there were 515 available listings. This is a difference of 20%!
Residential Attached Home Sales
Residential attached sales for the Sunshine Coast in February came in at a total dollar volume of $3,563,000 which is a whopping 70% increase over last years $1,045,000.
We had 8 more unit sales this month for a total of 11 over last year in February. Year to date we are still very much ahead of the game.
Year to date total dollar volume is still up 290% for a total of $5,878,000. Last year we were at $1,445,000. Total unit sales this year are 20 compare to last year’s 8 sold. We have a total of 60 active listings for condos & town homes. Last year we had 15% more listings at 71.
This is a very positive sign for detached home sellers!
Land Only Sales
Land only sales for the Sunshine Coast in February came in at a total dollar volume of 802,000 which is down 55% from last February’s total of $1,800,500.
Unit sales this past month are 4 compared to 7 from last year.
Year to date totals are much more rosy with a total dollar volume of $2,706,000 which is up 35% over last year’s $1,998,000. Total unit sales this year are 12, last year it was 9. We have a total of 367 land only active properties available. Last year we had 387 available.
Average vs Unique
For Sellers, the numbers are still good and show reasons for optimism especially in the attached and land only markets. As always, it’s a precarious balance and, for Buyers, it is still mainly coming down to price. There are monied buyers out there that will pay for “just the right thing”. We are finding the unique properties are going for closer to asking (think view acreage with a beautiful home). The “average” detached home is still dealing with a lot of competition so you have to show value to today’s buyer.
For Buyers, this is a great time to be making a deal! Interest rates are still super low! I even saw an ad last week bringing back the 2.99% four year term mortgage. Give us a ring and we can chat about your goal for a purchase and help you find the right place!
The Beauty of Dreams
/in Sunshine Coast Real Estate /by Ria QureshiThe future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of dreams.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Sunshine Coast Market Update for January 2014
/in Sunshine Coast Real Estate /by Ria QureshiSunshine Coast real estate is starting with a bang in 2014!
It is very heartening to see such great numbers to start this year off!
Here we go:
Residential detached sales
Residential detached sales for this past month are up an incredible 63% over January last year! This translates to $11,769,000 in dollar sales compared to January 2013 where we enjoyed $7,188,000 in dollar sales.
Unit sales for January are up 33% to 28 homes sold versus 21 homes sold in the same time last year. Of course, this being the first month of the year all the year to date stats are the same.
Residential attached sales
Residential attached sales for this past month are up 54%! January this year we sold over $2,314,000 compared to last year’s total of $1,266,900.
Unit sales for this past month are 9 compared to last year’s 5.
Land only sales
Land only sales are up, get this 822%! This is a crazy increase and it will be interesting to see how long these numbers last for bare land. Total dollar value sales are $1,903,000 compared to last year at $197,000.
Unit sales this past month were 8 compared to 2 last year.
Balanced Market Prediction
This is the year we start to see a more balance market is my prediction. If you’re thinking of a move, whether you need to buy or sell or both, Ria and I can help. Call us and we’ll have a chat about how to realize your real estate goals in 2014!