We’re well into April, we’ve survived a crazy wind storm, and so far the spring market has been decent.
A question we have been asked quite a bit lately is “how much has the average house price gone up in Prince Rupert?”. For your interest, here’s the average house price in the Prince Rupert area from the past five years:
2013 – $192,379
2014 – $217,651
2015 – $260,604
2016 – $264,745
2017 – $277,611
We’re not a lower mainland market by any means (!), but our prices are slowly going up.
As we always do, here are some articles that we’ve compiled over the last month to give you an idea of the news in the Prince Rupert area:
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
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.
4 Tips to Make Spring Cleaning a Breeze
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.