Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada
From my family to yours, Every Best Wish for a Happy & Safe Holiday Season and a Prosperous 2012!
Little River, Cape Breton Island 2011
Posted by Robert Doucette
on December 18, 2011
July 21, 2011 – Nova Scotia: The number of single-family homes listed for sale in Nova Scotia increased in the second quarter of 2011 as compared to last year. Statistics released today by the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) revealed that the number of homes listed on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System from April to June was up in all seven regions, for a provincial ...
Posted by Robert Doucette
on July 26, 2011
April 20, 2011 – Nova Scotia: The Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® reports that the average price of homes in Nova Scotia stayed strong in the first quarter of 2011, moving up three per cent from last year to $211,418. This is great news to sellers who plan to list in the next few months.
The number of residential properties sold through the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®’ ...
Posted by Robert Doucette
on April 22, 2011
OTTAWA – February 8, 2011 – The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) is one of Canada's largest single-industry trade associations, representing more than 100,000 real estate Brokers/agents and salespeople working through more than 100 real estate Boards and Associations. CREA has revised its 2011 forecast for home sales activity via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems ...
Posted by Robert Doucette
on March 10, 2011
May 2011 bring only happiness, good health and good fortune to you and yours.
Posted by Robert Doucette
on January 11, 2011
2010 SNAP-SHOT BY BOB DOUCETTE
NOVEMBER 2010
I thought that some might be interested in a breakdown of 2010 Cape Breton real estate activity (relative to 2009) leading up to the end of November. With 11 months reporting, the results give a good sneak preview of 2010 overall performance. The Cape Breton Region is made up of the following Sub Districts and I have included Inverness. Sorry, ...
Posted by Robert Doucette
on December 2, 2010
If you ever get sick in Canada, and are in need of hospitalization, Cape Breton is the spot to be. Seven weeks is what I have spent in hospitals in the past 6 months. My ordeal started in March with a severe case of diverticulitis and came full circle in late August when surgery was deemed to be the only solution. It has now been 4 weeks since I had sections of my bowel removed and I feel well ...
Posted by Robert Doucette
on September 19, 2010
July 19, 2010 – Nova Scotia:
The Nova Scotia Association of Realtors (NSAR) reports that real estate sales appear to be slowing year-over-year as summer advances in Nova Scotia. Residential listings sold through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System from April to June 2010 are up 3.2 per cent when compared to the same three months in 2009. NSAR also ...
Posted by Robert Doucette
on August 2, 2010
March 6, 2010
Sydney, NS – The Nova Scotia Association of Realtors (NSAR) is reporting that the majority of Nova Scotia has seen increases in real estate activitythis winter. In a March 2, 2010 Press Release, NSAR says the South Shore and Halifax Dartmouth Regions have seen the largest increase in sales. The number of residential units sold across Nova Scotia through the Multiple Listings Services ...
Posted by Robert Doucette
on March 6, 2010
Last year Cape Breton Island rated #1 in Canada as the most affordable real estate market in Canada and #5 Internationally. What has changed since? The answer depends on where you want to be.
2009 was a boom for some CB Realtors and a bust for others. Sales remain strong in the CBRM and prices rising. I would characterize the supply as being limited so good buys are snapped up quickly. The 50K ...
Posted by Robert Doucette
on January 10, 2010