Google Street View available for PEI !
Google Street View officially became available for Canadian neighbourhoods this fall and was released for PEI this week- the technology that lets you fly down to the street curb level and cruise in a 360-degree manner around the yards, buildings, etc. with remarkable 'zoom'-ability to see details. If you haven't tried flying "Pegman" around a neighbourhood yet, ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on February 9, 2010
Recently I challenged my agents/staff to submit a blog about an area in PEI. Below is info from Perri Craig our Manager of Client Services.
Stratford Might be the Place for You ! View Stratford Listings Here
In 2009 there were 126 single family sales in Stratford with an average price of $212, 487.
The Town of Stratford has become known as the fastest growing municipality on Prince Edward ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on February 3, 2010
On January 31 2010 we had our first Century 21 Colonial Family Skate. Many staff, family and clients came out for a skate with Goldie the Bear ! It was a chance for us to offer to everyone a family event complete with cookies and hot chocolate.
We plan on doing more family events and if you would like to be included..join our facebook fan page.
Here are some pictures and more can be found on our ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on February 1, 2010
Recently developer Tim Banks of APM unveiled plans for a new hotel, plaza, courtyard and other tenants on the former Kays Building in Downtown Charlottetown. See the proposed building here.
Upon reading what APM wants to do with this location, it looks great in my opinion. I may be a little biased as well as Lemuel Cambridge Owen who was married to Lois Welsh was my Great Great Grandfather. He ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on February 1, 2010
Seize The Future !
Recently Century 21 Colonial Realty had their first annual general meeting titled Seize the Future !
We decided to give our agents information on items to improve their skills not only in business but in life.
After a quick overview of the 2009 market I went over a brief overview of some of our marketing plans and our community involvement.
Representatives from Bell Mobility ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on January 25, 2010
Century 21 Colonial Realty signs on as sponsor for Island Artists Unite for Haiti...see commercial and press release below.
We encourage you to think about attending or making a donation to your local Red Cross www.RedCross.ca
Come See Haywire and many other great Island Acts..here's a taste from a long time ago and hopefully will be played by the guys in Haywire.
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Posted by Joel Ives
on January 21, 2010
Many people in real estate have ways of manipulating the data to make them sound that they are the Number 1 in a specific area, type etc.
In 2009 Century 21 Colonial Realty sold the most real estate on PEI through the MLS system not only in units sold but in value of real estate.
Here is a link to the stats provided by the PEI Real Estate Association that shows what all the companies did for ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on January 21, 2010
Join us for a free family skate at the Charlottetown Civic Center on Sunday January 31 2010 from 3:15 to 4:15.
Bring the kids, grandkids etc...
No charge to you...just a way to say thanks !
Posted by Joel Ives
on January 21, 2010
I have recently read a letter to the editor in our newspaper talking about how Christmas meant more when they were younger...not everyone had much but they got a couple of gifts, clothes, a toy etc and everything was great. I am sure it was ! But it seems like everyone always thinks Christmas was better for everyone when they themselves were younger n and now it isn't. My thoughts are that the ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on December 22, 2009
Recently the governing party of PEI introduced an amendment to the property assessment act in the recent session of the legislature. The present government came into power with an election promise of a “freeze” on property tax assessment…basically meaning that whatever your residential assessment was…it stayed the same, although the mil rate (the multiplier amount to determine ...
Posted by Joel Ives
on December 11, 2009