Sunshine Coast Market Report - June
Posted on Jun 05, 2021
The Sunshine Coast has seen unprecedented price increases over the past 18 months. In January we predicted that home prices would continue to rise and we would see the HPI (Home Price Index) reach the high $700,000's to the low $800,000's by the end of the year. Our forecast ended up being very conservative. As of the end of May, the HPI for the Su...Maximizing a Vacation Rental
Posted on Feb 16, 2021
(Image - Flume Creek Cottage, Roberts Creek)Have you ever considered buying a property in your favourite vacation destination? Maybe you’re tired of paying high rental prices. Or your family needs more room than you can get in a hotel or reasonably priced vacation rental. Or maybe you just want a place for your family to gather whenever it’s conven...
Sunshine Coast January Market Review
Posted on Feb 04, 2021
January home prices continued to rise on the Sunshine Coast, still fuelled by historically low inventory, rock-bottom interest rates under 2% and an increased appetite from buyers coming from Greater Vancouver seeking a more laidback lifestyle. The overall home price index across the Coast hit $715,900, up +26.8% from January last year and up 2% fro...
Sunshine Coast Set to Shine in 2021
Posted on Jan 20, 2021
The Sunshine Coast has long been a hidden jewel in BC. Only a short 40 minute ferry ride away from the hustle and bustle of Greater Vancouver, the communities of the Sunshine Coast have been a haven for nature lovers, artists, musicians and people seeing a quiet, affordable, beachside lifestyle. The past several months have shown that the Sunshine...
Winning in a Sellers Market
Posted on Oct 21, 2020
When buying a home, it's vital to be aware of market conditions. If sales are happening faster than new listings are coming on the market, this is called "a seller's market". In this environment, buyers face unique challenges to get the home they want. Markets can change almost overnight and your agent will be the best source to keep you informed a...Home Sales Soar into Fall
Posted on Oct 02, 2020
The summer real estate market is typically busy on the Sunshine Coast as vacationers come and decide to stay. As the weather starts to cool, the real estate market tends to follow. This September, we continued to see record breaking sales across all areas, with 125 sales, up 119% from 57 the year prior. With sales continuing to outpace new listings...