oceanfront: Halifax, Nova Scotia. Universities are back!
- 09/10/07 07:34 AM
Who Knew that Halifax has the highest per capita # of bars and pubs per population in Canada? Well It's September and there are 5 Universities and colleges in town-Just getting going this season. As well as 3 big hospitals and a vibrant downtown core.
We have a great harbour -Ice free year round. Shipping traffic is building year over year. Our airport is now offering "pre clearance" customs for an abundance of flights to the states daily -so you can hit the US airport hub of your choice as a domestic passenger. Daily flights to Europe available (1 comments)
oceanfront: Natal day picnic at St. Margarets Bay Yacht Club
- 09/03/07 01:26 PM
Well - It was a very windy day with a fresh 30 knots of howling wind off St. Margaret's Bay today for the Natal Day Picnic. Hosted at The Yacht club - www.smsc.ca in The High End Seaside subdivision of Mariner's Anchorage In French Village , Nova Scotia.
The boats all came in with flags flying and anchored offshore. There were bands playing, and food and lots of games for the kids. The festivities continued all day and was topped off with fireworks. The event will be hosted agin next year by the Yacht club, and hopes to be (0 comments)
oceanfront: Referrals - The backbone of my business.
- 06/23/07 07:11 AM
I finally got around to making a database of my past clients and friends. The results have been nothing short of mind boggling! I have been sending out a monthly newsletter that I produce and then am following up with a call. 2 referrals out of the blue so far! Both Oceanfront clients that should spend in reason almost a Million CDN between the two. Man - How stunned have I been over the years! Anyway - I would be willing to share some of my content with anyone else out there that has a similar system. What else do you (3 comments)
oceanfront: St. Margaret's Bay , Nova Scotia - Sailors Paradise
- 06/13/07 04:39 AM
Located just 15 Minutes from Halifax, St. Margaret's Bay is one of the most requested areas in Nova Scotia. The closeness to Halifax is a big draw,plus a newly constructed 4 lane hiway wisks you in to work in no time. The Oceanfront is generally good quality and for boaters, the Bay offers many Islands and day trips as well as many fine marinas. The winds blow evenly out of the South consistantly all summer long. You can count on the seabreeze to kick in at 1:00 pm every afternoon like clockwork. People come from the eastern seaboard to sail our (2 comments)
oceanfront: Oceanfront as a Commodity
- 06/12/07 09:34 AM
Oceanfront Investing Whether its a second home, a move to the ocean, a cottage or a strictly an investment oceanfront has historically been a good investment. Lately- (In Nova Scotia anyway) we are are experiencing a fair bit of buyer concern that there will be another correction, and miss out if they act too quickly. ( we had a $50,000 - $75,000 correction in the $500,000 -$800,000 range a year ago Jan.) It will be interesting to watch this season unfold as the properties continue to pile up. You know what they say about supply and demand. However - Quality wise. There (2 comments)
oceanfront: Oceanfront Homes in Halifax/South Shore/ St. Margaret's Bay
- 06/12/07 06:26 AM
There are currently over 50 Oceanfront homes on the Market in Halifax and Halifax/South through to Hubbards and the Aspotogan Peninsula. Ranging in the $300,000 to Multiple Millions Range. The St. Margaret's Bay area -which is within the 30 min range to Halifax seems to be the most popular amongst buyers. The prices vary wildly from the lower 400's to many Millions of dollars depending on the quality of the house and the land on which it sits. Various quality's of water frontage exist as well - Ranging from rocky exposed outcroppings to quite protective coves. The privacy of the setting then (4 comments)
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