It looks like summer has arrived on Pender Island and with the great weather some sales of oceanfront properties.  Nothing like sunshine and beautiful clear water along with a sharp price to win over a buyer.  Of the 9 sales since May 1, 2011, 1 was lakefront and 5 were oceanfront.  There are many buyers looking right now so it is a great time to list your home.

If you are planning a trip to Pender Island over the Canada Day long weekend, you may want to take part in the festivities.  The celebration begins at 11 am on July 1st with a parade of flags at the Driftwood Centre followed by some speeches, activities, and entertainement.  In the early afternoon bring the kids to Hope Bay Bible Camp for games, hot dogs and ice cream.  Finish the day with a delicious dinner at the Royal Canadian Legion. 

The long weekend is here and hopefully the sun will return for at least part of it.  There is lots to do this weekend:

   The play "Private Lives" presented at the Community Hall May 21st at 7:30 and May 22nd at 2pm

   Story time at the Public Library May 21 at 2pm

   Garage sale for German Shepherd Rescue of BC May 21 10 -3 at 37259 Schooner Way

   Circus Arts Workshop at the school gymnasium May 21 3pm

Of course there is always, hiking, kayaking, disc golf, beach combing, golfing, and so much more.

 

As for real estate, there are lots of new listings coming up for the season.  The listings that are sharply priced conitnue to get most activity as well as offers.  Great time to look for that new home you've been thinking about buying.

These little codes have been popping up everywhere and are now on Pender Island Realty's listing signs.  These are QR codes (Quick Response codes) and what they do is transfer information to your cell phone.  Pender Island Realty has added QR codes on all our listing signs so Buyers can now access listing information with their iphones when driving by a listed property.  All you need is an app to read the QR code, then just point your camera at the code, click the scan option and the app brings up the listing info on your phone.  It doesn't get easier than this to access listing details.

Just Listed!

2614 Yardarm - $497,500.00.  Newer home with ocean views, gourmet kitchen, plus many more features.  Unfinished basement has potential for inlaw suite.  Please contact me for more information annalaw@penderislandrealty.com. 

Reviewing  2010 in real estate on Pender Island, 48 sales (plus 5 pending sales) went through MLS.  This is how the sales break down:

     Magic Lake Estates                                                  

        Residences         20

        Waterfront Res.   2

        Lots                       9

        Waterfront Lots   2

     Outside of Magic Lake Estates

        Residences         3

        Waterfront Res.   4

        Lots                       5

        Waterfront Lots   3

 

 What are the expectations for 2011?  Well, according to the BC Real Estate Association, we are to expect an increase in residential sales by about 6% across BC (Housing Forecast, Fall 2010).  Specifically for the Victoria Real Estate Board, the projection is an increase of 5% in sales with prices expected to remain stable with a possible decline of about 1% (BCREA Housing Forecast, Fall 2010).  As 2011 is getting into full swing, Buyers are turning their attention to Pender Island again.  We are off to a good start with 3 pending sales reported as of January 1, 2011.