Apr 15/18 – Team Morse Newsletter

MARCH 2018

Prince Rupert (& Area) Real Estate

It appears that our March and year-to-date numbers are not as strong as last year, but they are just fine. Last year at this time there were 10 more sales, but the average sale price for a house is up $31,642 from last year. So we are moving along at a good pace!

SALES (all types):

# of sales in Mar 2017 – 27
# of sales in Mar 2018 – 22

YEAR-TO-DATE SALES (all types)

As of Mar 31, 2017 – 58
As of Mar 31, 2018 – 48

TYPES OF PROPERTIES SOLD IN MARCH 2018:

3- Land
1- Half duplex
2 – Townhouses
14 – Houses
2 – Retail

NUMBER OF ACTIVE LISTINGS (all types):

As of Mar 31, 2017 – 170
As of Mar 31, 2018 – 185

AVERAGE SALE PRICE OF A HOUSE (YEAR-TO-DATE)

As of Mar 31, 2017 – $ 271,873
As of Mar 31, 2018 – $ 303,515

TOTAL SALES OF ALL TYPES (YEAR-TO-DATE)

As of Mar 31, 2017 – $ 14,755,950
As of Mar 31, 2018 – $ 13,022,400

The stats are based in whole or in part on information supplied by the BC Northern Real Estate Board for the period January 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018.

Whether or not the weather really reflects it, spring is here. We all know what that means: spring cleaning!

This annual occurrence is, let’s face it, a chore in every sense of the word. So, to keep the hard work to a minimum, here are some great tips that will make spring cleaning as easy as possible.

• Get the right dustpan
  We all get frustrated by that little line of dust which just won’t go into the dustpan. Using a dustpan with a rubber edge will minimise this problem.

• Leave your stove until last
  When spring cleaning your kitchen, start to the right of your stove and then move clockwise around the room, finishing with your stove. This will prevent you from spreading dirt and grease from the stove into other areas. It also gives you time to soak any removable bits, making them easier to clean.

• Whistle while you work
  Well, you don’t necessarily have to whistle, but you should find a way to entertain yourself, such as listening to music or a podcast or chatting on the phone, while doing your spring cleaning. This will keep your mood perky and your work brisk.

• Group wayward items
  As you spring clean, you will doubtless find items in places they don’t belong. Rather than returning them to their proper places one at a time, take a laundry basket and put them in there. Once you are done, you can return them all in one go, saving time.