- The Crofton No. 1 paper machine shut down
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The Crofton No. 1 paper machine, which produces 140,000 tonnes of newsprint yearly, will be idled on February 1 and remain shut down until market conditions improve. Wow I thought this might happen with the glut in pulp and paper.
If you do not know about Crofton BC read about it here at http://www.escapetosaltspring.com/Crofton_BC/page_1838600.html This will have an impact on Crofton I think prices will bounce down and then if the mill shuts down who knows what the long term trend will be. I have found some great deals over there in the last few years.
- Here is the stats for 2008 all the sold properties on Salt Spring
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Here is are the sold Salt Spring Island properties for 2008. http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/view.php?id=998563&da=y
I have been working of a few graphs and will post them soon.
Cheers
Scott
- Gulf Islands real estate stats for 26, 27 and 28 April 08 (nothing happend on the 26 or 27)
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Gulf Island real estate statistics presented by Scott Simmons Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Island agent for One Percent Realty Vancouver Island
Salt Spring Island real estate - total Salt Spring island mls listings 233 According to Canada Post web site there are about 2100 homes on Salt Spring.
3 new listings; 60k range (RV lot) 600k and 900k range
1 price change 1.2mil range down 200k
1 new sale 1 1/2 mil range 200k range off asking price
1 closed sale 600k range
Note to readers technical glitch with Mayne and Galiano stats. Some properties are listed on one or both the Vancouver real estate board and Victoria real estate board. Total listing numbers may be wrong.
Mayne Island real estate - total Mayne Island mls listings 40
The other big news for Mayne is that the tennis courts are getting paved. It is a quiet place if you have not been there and looking for a quiet island this is it.
Galiano Island real estate - total Galiano Island mls listings 43
Pender Island real estate - total Pender island mls listings 104
1 new listing 1.8 mil range
2 price 400k range lot and 850k range
1 off the market 200k range
Saturna Island real estate - total Saturna Island mls listings 10
Realtors can not advertise other agents listing so that is why I give ranges only if you would like to know the exact prices or addresses sent me and email scottonepercent-statblog@yahoo.com or log on and view all the prices with my new PCS market watch system . Updates faster than the mls
Statistical information may not be precise, does not include private sales or exclusive listings.
Cheers
Scott
- Gulf Island real estate stats for 25 April 2008
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Gulf Island real estate statistics presented by Scott Simmons Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Island agent for One Percent Realty Vancouver Island
Salt Spring Island real estate - total Salt Spring island mls listings 233 According to Canada Post web site there are about 2100 homes on Salt Spring.
Note to readers technical glitch with Mayne and Galiano stats. Some properties are listed on one or both the Vancouver real estate board and Victoria real estate board. Total listing numbers may be wrong.
Mayne Island real estate - total Mayne Island mls listings 40
The other big news for Mayne is that the tennis courts are getting paved. It is a quiet place if you have not been there and looking for a quiet island this is it.
Galiano Island real estate - total Galiano Island mls listings 43
Pender Island real estate - total Pender island mls listings 104
Saturna Island real estate - total Saturna Island mls listings 10
Realtors can not advertise other agents listing so that is why I give ranges only if you would like to know the exact prices or addresses sent me and email scottonepercent-statblog@yahoo.com or log on and view all the prices with my new PCS market watch system . Updates faster than the mls
Statistical information may not be precise, does not include private sales or exclusive listings.
Cheers
Scott
- Gulf Island real estate stats for 24 April 08
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Gulf Island real estate statistics presented by Scott Simmons Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Island agent for One Percent Realty Vancouver Island
Salt Spring Island real estate - total Salt Spring island mls listings 237 According to Canada Post web site there are about 2100 homes on Salt Spring.
3 new listings; 430k range, 800k range and 530k range
2 price changes 415k range and 700k range
1 new sale 1.8 mil range asking price was 2.5 mil range this seem to be the trend on the high end.
Note to readers technical glitch with Mayne and Galiano stats. Some properties are listed on one or both the Vancouver real estate board and Victoria real estate board. Total listing numbers may be wrong.
Mayne Island real estate - total Mayne Island mls listings 40
1 new listing 340k range; I went by and toured this house on Saturday, nice little house.
1 price change 700k range
The other big news for Mayne is that the tennis courts are getting paved. It is a quiet place if you have not been there and looking for a quiet island this is it.
Galiano Island real estate - total Galiano Island mls listings 43
Pender Island real estate - total Pender island mls listings 104
Saturna Island real estate - total Saturna Island mls listings 10
Prevost Island one listing 230k range lot. This is a great Island. It is just south of Salt Spring. No ferry service.
Realtors can not advertise other agents listing so that is why I give ranges only if you would like to know the exact prices or addresses sent me and email scottonepercent-statblog@yahoo.com or log on and view all the prices with my new PCS market watch system . Updates faster than the mls
Statistical information may not be precise, does not include private sales or exclusive listings.
Cheers
Scott
- Gulf Islands real estate stats for 23 April 2008
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Gulf Island real estate statistics presented by Scott Simmons Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Island agent for One Percent Realty Vancouver Island
Salt Spring Island real estate - total Salt Spring island mls listings 237 According to Canada Post web site there are about 2100 homes on Salt Spring.
3 new listings; 100k range recreational, 220k and 400k range lots
2 price changes 400k and 1.3 mil range
2 new sales 600k and 650k range both very nice places and well priced.
1 off the market 630k range
Note to readers technical glitch with Mayne and Galiano stats. Some properties are listed on one or both the Vancouver real estate board and Victoria real estate board. Total listing numbers may be wrong.
Mayne Island real estate - total Mayne Island mls listings 40
The other big news for Mayne is that the tennis courts are getting paved. It is a quiet place if you have not been there and looking for a quiet island this is it.
Galiano Island real estate - total Galiano Island mls listings 43
Pender Island real estate - total Pender island mls listings 104
Saturna Island real estate - total Saturna Island mls listings 10
Realtors can not advertise other agents listing so that is why I give ranges only if you would like to know the exact prices or addresses sent me and email scottonepercent-statblog@yahoo.com or log on and view all the prices with my new PCS market watch system . Updates faster than the mls
Statistical information may not be precise, does not include private sales or exclusive listings.
Both new sales where the value leaders in their price range. Not the lowest priced places but the value leader. The buyers received more value for their money. Both places where modern, clean, upgraded and priced to sell. I read that NRA stat a few years ago that 90% of buyers want a move in ready, totally upgraded place with no work needed. I have not been able to find the report where I read that stat but can see it's effect every day.
Cheers
Scott
- Gulf Island Real Estate stats for Earth Day 22 April 08
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Gulf Island real estate statistics presented by Scott Simmons Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Island agent for One Percent Realty Vancouver Island
Salt Spring Island real estate - total Salt Spring island mls listings 237 According to Canada Post web site there are about 2100 homes on Salt Spring.
4 new listings; one at 295k my listing 7 acres, 400k range, 440k range and 390k range
1 price change 1.4 mil range
3 off the market
Note to readers technical glitch with Mayne and Galiano stats. Some properties are listed on one or both the Vancouver real estate board and Victoria real estate board. Total listing numbers may be wrong.
Mayne Island real estate - total Mayne Island mls listings 40
The other big news for Mayne is that the tennis courts are getting paved. It is a quiet place if you have not been there and looking for a quiet island this is it.
Galiano Island real estate - total Galiano Island mls listings 43
Pender Island real estate - total Pender island mls listings 104
Saturna Island real estate - total Saturna Island mls listings 10
Realtors can not advertise other agents listing so that is why I give ranges only if you would like to know the exact prices or addresses sent me and email scottonepercent-statblog@yahoo.com or log on and view all the prices with my new PCS market watch system . Updates faster than the mls
Statistical information may not be precise, does not include private sales or exclusive listings.
OK OK uncle, where are the buyers there has not been a sale in a while. There are some great deals. In all markets either stock market or any market it pays to be contrary to the market when others are selling buy.
Cheers
Scott
- Gulf Islands real estate stats for April 20 and 21, 2008
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Gulf Island real estate statistics presented by Scott Simmons Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Island agent for One Percent Realty Vancouver Island
Salt Spring Island real estate - total Salt Spring island mls listings 239 According to Canada Post web site there are about 2100 homes on Salt Spring.
4 New listings; 430k range, 90k range, 1.6 mil range and a campground at 795k my listing a good price and great deal
4 BOM the same ones that came off the market the other day same price
2 price changes 1.3 mil range and one dropped 300k
Note to readers technical glitch with Mayne and Galiano stats. Some properties are listed on one or both the Vancouver real estate board and Victoria real estate board. Total listing numbers may be wrong.
Mayne Island real estate - total Mayne Island mls listings 40
The other big news for Mayne is that the tennis courts are getting paved. It is a quiet place if you have not been there and looking for a quiet island this is it.
Galiano Island real estate - total Galiano Island mls listings 43
Pender Island real estate - total Pender island mls listings 104
1 new listng 170k range
1 BOM 140k range
1 closed sale 150k range
Saturna Island real estate - total Saturna Island mls listings 10
Realtors can not advertise other agents listing so that is why I give ranges only if you would like to know the exact prices or addresses sent me and email scottonepercent-statblog@yahoo.com or log on and view all the prices with my new PCS market watch system . Updates faster than the mls
Statistical information may not be precise, does not include private sales or exclusive listings.
It's a beautiful morning on the Gulf Islands. I have been reading up on the link between San francisco mint and Mayne Island and the sinking of the Zepher.
Cheers
Scott
- Gulf Islands Real Estate stats for 16, 17, 18 and 19 April 08
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Gulf Island real estate statistics presented by Scott Simmons Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Island agent for One Percent Realty Vancouver Island
Salt Spring Island real estate - total Salt Spring island mls listings 239 According to Canada Post web site there are about 2100 homes on Salt Spring.
3 new listings all lots 2 x 400k and 500k range
2 back on the market; 700k range house and 500k lot
1 price change up 20k to 530k range
1 new sale 550k range very sweet house the value leader of the price range I new it would sell
1 closed sale 430k range
7 off the market they will all be back other re listed as new listings or just BOM
Note to readers technical glitch with Mayne and Galiano stats. Some properties are listed on one or both the Vancouver real estate board and Victoria real estate board. Total listing numbers may be wrong.
Mayne Island real estate - total Mayne Island mls listings 40
1 new listing mine 799k waterfront home with dock (I think it is a great deal)
1 price change lot 130k range
1 new sale commercial 250k range
1 closed sale lot at 320k range
The other big news for Mayne is that the tennis courts are getting paved. It is a quiet place if you have not been there and looking for a quiet island this is it.
Galiano Island real estate - total Galiano Island mls listings 43
Pender Island real estate - total Pender island mls listings 104
Saturna Island real estate - total Saturna Island mls listings 10
Realtors can not advertise other agents listing so that is why I give ranges only if you would like to know the exact prices or addresses sent me and email scottonepercent-statblog@yahoo.com or log on and view all the prices with my new PCS market watch system . Updates faster than the mls
Statistical information may not be precise, does not include private sales or exclusive listings.
I have been to Mayne twice in the last 3 days. Lots of time of the ferry with no wi fi. 2 new listings on Mayne and 1 new listing on Salt Spring. Lots of listings, listings and listings. Now we need some buyers to buy. The deals are out here now. Lots of sellers want to get on with their lives and are dropping the prices.
Cheers
Scott
- Gulf Islands real estate stats for 15 April 2008
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Gulf Island real estate statistics presented by Scott Simmons Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Island agent for One Percent Realty Vancouver Island
Salt Spring Island real estate - total Salt Spring island mls listings 243 According to Canada Post web site there are about 2100 homes on Salt Spring.
4 new listings; 400, 550, 800 and 800 k range lots on new places
2 new sales; 450 and 750 k range
3 closed sales; 700, 500 k and 2 million range
Note to readers technical glitch with Mayne and Galiano stats. Some properties are listed on one or both the Vancouver real estate board and Victoria real estate board. Total listing numbers may be wrong.
Mayne Island real estate - total Mayne Island mls listings 40
Galiano Island real estate - total Galiano Island mls listings 43
Pender Island real estate - total Pender island mls listings 106
1 new listing 350k range
2 listings back on the market 80 and 400 k range
1 price change 350 k range
2 new sales; 250 and 300 k range
1 off the market 190 k range
Saturna Island real estate - total Saturna Island mls listings 10
Realtors can not advertise other agents listing so that is why I give ranges only if you would like to know the exact prices or addresses sent me and email scottonepercent-statblog@yahoo.com or log on and view all the prices with my new PCS market watch system . Updates faster than the mls
Statistical information may not be precise, does not include private sales or exclusive listings.
It was a busy day after a quiet weekend.
Cheers
Scott
- Gulf Islands real estate stats for 12, 13 and 14 April 08 It was a sunny weekend and very quiet
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Gulf Island real estate statistics presented by Scott Simmons Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Island agent for One Percent Realty Vancouver Island
Salt Spring Island real estate - total Salt Spring island mls listings 246 According to Canada Post web site there are about 2100 homes on Salt Spring.
1 new listing 500k range
1 listing back on the market 900k range
2 price change 240k range and 520k range
2 new sales condos 400 - 500k range
1 off the market 500k range
Note to readers technical glitch with Mayne and Galiano stats. Some properties are listed on one or both the Vancouver real estate board and Victoria real estate board. Total listing numbers may be wrong.
Mayne Island real estate - total Mayne Island mls listings 40
Galiano Island real estate - total Galiano Island mls listings 43
Pender Island real estate - total Pender island mls listings 114
1 new listing 500k range
2 price changes 400 and 500k range
2 new sales 550 and 300k range
2 off the market 400 and 350k range
Saturna Island real estate - total Saturna Island mls listings 10
Realtors can not advertise other agents listing so that is why I give ranges only if you would like to know the exact prices or addresses sent me and email scottonepercent-statblog@yahoo.com or log on and view all the prices with my new PCS market watch system . Updates faster than the mls
Statistical information may not be precise, does not include private sales or exclusive listings.
On the 12 nothing happend and on the 13 one listing came off the market. Very quiet, there where a few buyers her but quiet.
Cheers
Scott
- Gulf Islands Real Estate stats for 11 April 2008
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Gulf Island real estate statistics presented by Scott Simmons Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Island agent for One Percent Realty Vancouver Island
Salt Spring Island real estate - total Salt Spring island mls listings 246 According to Canada Post web site there are about 2100 homes on Salt Spring.
3 new listings (one Re-listed); 500k range, 550k range and 1.5 mil range
2 listings back on the market 800k and 1 mil range (I can tell you all about it one of these)
3 price changes; 360k range, 850k range and 800k range
Note to readers technical glitch with Mayne and Galiano stats. Some properties are listed on one or both the Vancouver real estate board and Victoria real estate board. Total listing numbers may be wrong.
Mayne Island real estate - total Mayne Island mls listings 40
2 new listings; 800k range and 600k range
1 back on the market 470k range
1 price change 700k range
Galiano Island real estate - total Galiano Island mls listings 43
Pender Island real estate - total Pender island mls listings 114
Saturna Island real estate - total Saturna Island mls listings 10
Realtors can not advertise other agents listing so that is why I give ranges only if you would like to know the exact prices or addresses sent me and email scottonepercent-statblog@yahoo.com or log on and view all the prices with my new PCS market watch system . Updates faster than the mls
Statistical information may not be precise, does not include private sales or exclusive listings.
Cheers
Scott
- Gulf Islands real estate Statistical blog for 10 April 2008
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Gulf Island real estate statistics presented by Scott Simmons Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Island agent for One Percent Realty Vancouver Island
Salt Spring Island real estate - total Salt Spring island mls listings 246 According to Canada Post web site there are about 2100 homes on Salt Spring.
Note to readers technical glitch with Mayne and Galiano stats. Some properties are listed on one or both the Vancouver real estate board and Victoria real estate board. Total listing numbers may be wrong.
Mayne Island real estate - total Mayne Island mls listings 40
Galiano Island real estate - total Galiano Island mls listings 43
Pender Island real estate - total Pender island mls listings 114
Saturna Island real estate - total Saturna Island mls listings 10
Realtors can not advertise other agents listing so that is why I give ranges only if you would like to know the exact prices or addresses sent me and email scottonepercent-statblog@yahoo.com or log on and view all the prices with my new PCS market watch system . Updates faster than the mls
Statistical information may not be precise, does not include private sales or exclusive listings.
It was quite a day yesterday; I wont say who or what but someone contacted me and wants to invest 100mil + in the gulf islands and it is almost impossible to find the find a place with the right zoning. Zoning is the key it is what make real estate worth something. With the "preferred zoning" a place can be worth million with the "wrong zoning" the same place can be almost worthless. The next time I hear someone say Realtors drive up real estate prices I going to email them a copy of bylaw 355 and say read it. Tight zoning causes high prices. Just look at the affordable housing issues. It could be solved in one day just let someone change their zoning.
Cheers
Scott
- Gulf Islands real estate stats for 9 April 2008 The day Vimy Ridge in France stormed by Canadian Troops
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The Canadian Army was lead by a school teacher from Vancouver Island his name was General Sir Arthur W. Currie. Just a little trivia for the day.
Gulf Island real estate statistics presented by Scott Simmons Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Island agent for One Percent Realty Vancouver Island
Salt Spring Island real estate - total Salt Spring island mls listings 246 According to Canada Post web site there are about 2100 homes on Salt Spring.
2 new listings; one is mine a nice cozy home 429,900k 3 acres and 400k range home
1 new sale 850k range
1 closed sale 600k range
2 off the market; one was mine 639 funky fulford is gone (no buyers blame the agent) 520k range I know why this one wont sell but do not want to call them.
Note to readers technical glitch with Mayne and Galiano stats. Some properties are listed on one or both the Vancouver real estate board and Victoria real estate board. Total listing numbers may be wrong.
Mayne Island real estate - total Mayne Island mls listings 40
Galiano Island real estate - total Galiano Island mls listings 43
Pender Island real estate - total Pender island mls listings 114
Saturna Island real estate - total Saturna Island mls listings 10
Realtors can not advertise other agents listing so that is why I give ranges only if you would like to know the exact prices or addresses sent me and email scottonepercent-statblog@yahoo.com or log on and view all the prices with my new PCS market watch system . Updates faster than the mls
Statistical information may not be precise, does not include private sales or exclusive listings.
There must have been a glitch on my end with total stats on Salt Spring. I could not figure it out how it dropped but there must have been some system error somewhere. It must have been on this end.
Cheers
Scott
PS RIP to all those at Vimy God Bless their souls. You would think we would have learned from that old saying never again.
- Gulf Island real estate stats for 8 April 2008
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Gulf Island real estate statistics presented by Scott Simmons Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Island agent for One Percent Realty Vancouver Island
Salt Spring Island real estate - total Salt Spring island mls listings 211 According to Canada Post web site there are about 2100 homes on Salt Spring.
Note to readers technical glitch with Mayne and Galiano stats. Some properties are listed on one or both the Vancouver real estate board and Victoria real estate board. Total listing numbers may be wrong.
Mayne Island real estate - total Mayne Island mls listings 40
Galiano Island real estate - total Galiano Island mls listings 43
Pender Island real estate - total Pender island mls listings 114
Saturna Island real estate - total Saturna Island mls listings 10
Realtors can not advertise other agents listing so that is why I give ranges only if you would like to know the exact prices or addresses sent me and email scottonepercent-statblog@yahoo.com or log on and view all the prices with my new PCS market watch system . Updates faster than the mls
Statistical information may not be precise, does not include private sales or exclusive listings.
The trend that has really come to light is the total listings on Salt Spring it has really dropped.
Cheers
Scott