Archive for December, 2005

Homes sold in Village of Chester by Tradewinds Realty in 2005

Saturday, December 31st, 2005

Village of Chester Market still moving at a steady pace. Please have a look at the variety of property we sold in 2005. Oh and selling prices ranged from $100,000 to $4,000,000. So contrary to popular belief I believe we have a vibrant market in the village.

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2005 SETS RECORD PACE FOR CANADIAN HOME SALES

Friday, December 23rd, 2005

Inman News (subscription) reports that the Canadian Real Estate Association ’s national multiple listing service in November rose to the fourth highest seasonally adjusted monthly level on record.


Vacation Home – Village of Chester
…Inman goes on to say “A seasonally adjusted total of 41,724 homes traded hands in November, representing a gain of 1.6 percent compared to the previous month. Higher activity in Alberta and Ontario more than offset fewer sales in British Columbia and Quebec, the association reported.”

…The CREA Report says “Sales activity set new records for the month of November on a national basis and in … Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Year-to-date, actual (unadjusted) sales increased compared to the same period in 2004 in … Nova Scotia.”

In addition, Dollar volume set a new monthly record in … Nova Scotia, and reached its highest level ever for the month of November in every other province except Prince Edward Island.

The national MLS residential average price hit $219,060 in November, shattering all previous monthly records, the association reported.

…MLS residential average price reached its highest monthly level on record in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec, and set new records for the month of November in every other province except Newfoundland, the association announced.”

INMAN REAL ESTATE NEWS – REPORTS RECORD PACE FOR CANADIAN HOME SALES


Village of Chester – Overlooking the Harbour
Inman News (subscription) reports that the Canadian Real Estate Association ’s national multiple listing service in November rose to the fourth highest seasonally adjusted monthly level on record. With sales activity looking to set a new annual record for 2005.

Inman goes on to say “A seasonally adjusted total of 41,724 homes traded hands in November, representing a gain of 1.6 percent compared to the previous month. Higher activity in Alberta and Ontario more than offset fewer sales in British Columbia and Quebec, the association reported.” With “Year-to-date, transactions were running 4.9 percent ahead of levels recorded during the first 11 months of last year.”

The CREA Report says “Sales activity set new records for the month of November on a national basis and in … Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Year-to-date, actual (unadjusted) sales increased compared to the same period in 2004 in … Nova Scotia.”

In addition, Dollar volume set a new monthly record in … Nova Scotia, and reached its highest level ever for the month of November in every other province except Prince Edward Island.


On the Front Harbour – Village of Chester
The national MLS residential average price hit $219,060 in November, shattering all previous monthly records, the association reported.

Here is hard evidence that our real estate is appreciating. Inman reports, “Average home prices rose 11 percent compared to the same month in 2004. November was also the sixth consecutive month in which year-over-year price growth exceeded 10 percent. MLS residential average price reached its highest monthly level on record in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec, and set new records for the month of November in every other province except Newfoundland, the association announced.”

The report includes all housing types. MLS data is available from the Conference Board of Canada.

~Edited for content~ Dec 23, 2005

~ Original Copyright 2005 Inman News on quoted content.

FOR SALE – Chester Village – Water Street Townhouse

Friday, December 16th, 2005

Harbour For All Seasons

Make plans to sit back on your deck to enjoy all the activities on the Front Harbour in the Village of Chester over the seasons! Fabulous views from all the principle rooms enhance the enjoyment of this newly constructed home.

?The open design of the main floor is great for entertaining! The master bedroom includes an ensuite, dressing room and a deck. Some of the special features include: upper level laundry, hardwood floors, ceramic brick / radiant heating, low-e windows, deck. The lower level, 860 sq. ft., has great potential : home office, flat or lots of storage for all your nautical gear!

?All the advantages to living in the Village are only a short stroll away: the Yacht Club, Playhouse and interesting shops! Only $499,000 Canadian Dollars

**Interior pictures will be posted shortly.