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real estate: Retirement Community Extraordinaire - Qualicum Beach, BC - 07/18/07 04:10 PM
Qualicum Beach (pop. 8500) is the oldest small town in Canada. Recent figures from Stats Canada based on the 2006 census indicates that British Columbia has 5 of 10 of the top ten oldest cities over 5000 people. However BC is the fifth oldest province in the country with just 14.6% of the population 65 or older. This is just slightly higher than the national average of 13.7%. 
A recent article in the Vancouver Sun says:
"Qualicum Beach has more elderly people than any other small town in Canada, - 41 per cent of the population is 65 and over - and Sophia Thornley … (2 comments)

real estate: 5000 sqft Commerical Property for Lease - Parksville BC - 07/11/07 05:42 PM
Located in the heart of Parksville BC, this 5000 sqft building is located on 13068 sqft lot. 16 parking places, plus lots of street parking available.
Great location, great exposure. C3 zoning allows for many uses. Building is currently empty and ready for your improvements.
Lots of shopping and resturants nearby.
The building has been used as a library and 225 seat night-club.
For more information please visit my web site:Jeff's Feature Listings
Jeff ShieldsRE/MAX Anchor RealtyQualicum Beach, BC
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real estate: June 2007 MLS® statistics released - 07/07/07 05:44 PM
For the Parksville/Qualicum Beach Area
Exert from VIREB News Release
Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) sales summary data released by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) for June 2007 shows an increase in sales volume and most average sale prices.
The average sale price across the VIREB region for June 2007 was $330,537. This is an 8 per cent increase from the $304,675 posted at the end of June 2006. Unit volume increased over 20 per cent from the end of June 2006 but decreased from the end of May 2007.
VIREB President Jennifer Lynch says housing activity remains strong.
"While it is … (0 comments)

real estate: Market Hot or Not - 06/21/07 06:00 PM
I have been reading posts lately about how the market in the States is a buyer's market. Here it is still very much a seller's and no sign it is slowing.
I was particularly impressed by Price is King (Elvis Has Left the Building) by John Lockwood as that still holds true regardless of the trends. With this in mind I ran some numbers from the MLS for our area and was suprised by what I saw.
For Active Listing the average list price for a single family home was $598,000 with an average of 75 Days on Market. The Solds since May … (3 comments)

real estate: May 2007 Statistics for Parksville/Qualicum Beach - 06/03/07 02:10 PM
The May 2007 statistics for the Parksville/ Qualicum Beach area were released on June 1st by VIREB. It shows a 34% increase in unit sales of single family dwellings over April with an average price decrease of 2%. The average price of $373,567 for May 2007 was up 18% over May 2006. Unit sales were also up 16% over last year to 94 from 79. The median price for May 2007 was 333,000.
Other areas of VIREB did not fair as well with price increase ranging from -.5% to 17% over May 2006. Campbell River, the average price was down very slightly … (0 comments)

real estate: 60 Minutes Piece "Chipping Away At Realtors' Six Percent" - 05/28/07 05:07 PM
I missed the TV broadcast but read the transcript on CBS's web site http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/05/11/60minutes/main2790865.shtml.
"And the reason is, as any homeowner knows, they charge a six percent commission on the price of every house they sell. So, for instance, a home that goes for a half a million dollars will net agents $30,000 right off the top. For realtors, the six percent commission is sacrosanct. It's remained in place, even as the price of homes has quadrupled over the past 25 years."- CBS Editor's Note 
The 6% solution isn't the way it's done here in British Columbia and it is slightly different in … (1 comments)

real estate: Move to Qualicum Beach BC - 05/27/07 01:55 PM
In early May 2007, I relocated from RE/MAX Select Properties in Vancouver to RE/MAX Anchor Realty in Qualicum Beach on beautiful Vancouver Island. It has been an exciting month while I become familar with the area and market. Adjusting to the slower pace of the island has been an easy transition.
I look forward to handling all your real estate needs. I am never to busy for your referrals.
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