Market Minute - June 2020
Posted on Jun 02, 2020 in Sunshine Coast, BC Real Estate Podcast
Sunshine Coast real estate prices are currently stable because of low inventory due to sellers holding off on listing. I'm hearing of multiple offer scenarios and some homes even selling above asking price.
But while this is happening, year-over-year stats show a BIG drop in the number of sales between this May and last. I believe there's been a hug...
But while this is happening, year-over-year stats show a BIG drop in the number of sales between this May and last. I believe there's been a hug...
Town of Gibsons vs O’Shea Oceanmount Neighbourhood Association - Update
Posted on May 13, 2020 in About the Sunshine Coast
We hope his message finds you safe and sound, while making the best of this difficult time.
Out of adversity comes opportunity, so we remain optimistic that together we can help the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia and the rest of Canada rebound from this pandemic and find safe economic and social footing for all Canadians in the near future. We too...
Market Minute - May 2020
Posted on May 13, 2020 in Sunshine Coast, BC Real Estate Podcast
Last month's home sales were WAY down compared to April 2019. The last couple of months have been challenging for sellers but baring another widespread outbreak, the Sunshine Coast real estate market may be turning a corner.
Two big things that put people off moving to the Sunshine Coast are no longer major factors. Would-be buyers that loathed the...
Market Minute - April 2020
Posted on Apr 03, 2020 in Sunshine Coast, BC Real Estate Podcast
In an interview with Yahoo Finance Canada, Benjamin Tal, deputy chief economist at CIBC Capital Markets, had the following to say about Canada's real estate market:
“The way I see it the housing market is basically frozen... no buyers and no sellers. That in a way will limit or even eliminate any notable downward risk to prices. Simply the number of...
Thoughts on COVID-19
Posted on Apr 03, 2020 in Newspaper Column
For the last week, like most of you I imagine, I have been glued to the TV following the COVID-19 pandemic and th...
Short term rentals - sCRD
Posted on Mar 17, 2020 in About the Sunshine Coast
At its February 13th meeting, Sunshine Coast Regional District directors decided to move away from allowing temporary use permits for short-term rentals with offsite managers.
According to the Coast Reporter, this change means short-term rentals with no on-site management are essentially banned in rural areas "unless owners get permission through a...
