June 15/19 – Team Morse Newsletter

May 2019

Prince Rupert (& Area) Real Estate

Although the market was active in May, our numbers are still down from last year. The average sale price for a house for the month of May was $265,291, indicating that not many higher-end homes were sold. Our average sale price for the year is at $292,506. We still have activity, and the Realtors are fairly busy, so we’ll take it!

SALES (all types):

# of sales in May 2018 – 23

# of sales in May 2019 – 16

YEAR-TO-DATE SALES (all types)

As of May 31, 2018 – 87

As of May 31, 2019 – 68

TYPES OF PROPERTIES SOLD IN MAY 2019:

1- multi-family

1 – office space

1 – townhouse

12- houses

1 – manufactured home on a pad

NUMBER OF ACTIVE LISTINGS (all types):

As of May 31, 2018 – 204

As of May 31, 2019 – 189

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

As of May 31, 2018 – $ 297,716

As of May 31, 2019 – $ 292,506

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

As of May 31, 2018 – $ 23,669,500

As of May 31, 2019 – $ 17,913,053

The stats are based in whole or in part on information supplied by the BC Northern Real Estate Board for the period January 1, 2018 through May 31, 2019.

There’s nothing quite like cooking with fresh herbs, and you can’t get fresher than snipping them off the bush seconds before adding them to your dish! Luckily, growing herbs right in your kitchen is relatively easy.

Here are some top tips to get you started and on the right track.

Choose the Right Herbs

Your favourite herb is a good starting point, as you will probably use it the most. If you are looking for low-maintenance options, though, chives, peppermint and parsley are all ideal. Some of the harder herbs to keep going are basil and thyme, so they aren’t the best options for beginners.

Pick a Sunny Spot

As a general rule, you should be growing your herbs somewhere which gets a minimum of 6 hours sunlight per day. It is also a good idea to turn your plants regularly so that they receive the sun’s light evenly.

Ensure Your Plants Drain Properly

If your plants don’t have good drainage, their roots will sit in water—which will lead to them rotting and the plant dying. Additionally, without the right drainage, water could leak onto your countertop (or wherever your plants are) and damage that surface.

Make sure you put your herbs in pots which allow for drainage, and that you place them on a saucer to collect water draining out.

Keep Each Plant Separate

Different herbs will enjoy different soil and levels of watering. In order to give each plant the best care, you should plant them in separate pots.

What herbs do you grow in your kitchen?