September 15/18 – Team Morse Newsletter

AUGUST 2018

Prince Rupert (& Area) Real Estate

To date, this year has been very comparable to 2017.  It’s interesting how the numbers can be fairly similar from one year to the next. However, as of August 31st this year, we had 17 more listings on the market than in 2017. We are still in a buyer’s market; there would have to be an extreme change to shift to a seller’s market.

SALES (all types):

# of sales in August 2017 – 15
# of sales in August 2018 – 19

YEAR-TO-DATE SALES (all types)

As of August 31, 2017 – 153
As of August 31, 2018 – 150

TYPES OF PROPERTIES SOLD IN AUGUST 2018:

1- land
2 – manufactured homes
16 – houses

NUMBER OF ACTIVE LISTINGS (all types):

As of August 31, 2017 – 184
As of August 31, 2018 – 202

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

As of August 31, 2017 – $ 286,186
As of August 31, 2018 – $ 298,083

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

As of August 31, 2017 – $ 41,368,100
As of August 31, 2018 – $ 40,397,450

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 August 31, 2018

With September well underway, it can be all too easy to become overwhelmed by the hectic back-to-school shuffle. Between scheduling school pickups, drop-offs, daycare, and more, that first month of having your kids return to school can be challenging for parents too. Struggling with the back-to-school blues? These helpful tips are sure to help you multitask like a true parenting pro!

Create A Calendar

Plastering sticky note reminders on the fridge can only get you so far! A calendar is a great way to organize your schedule and help you stay on top of your busy day-to-day activities. Whenever you find yourself forgetting when the next soccer practice or PTA meeting is, having a calendar as a go-to resource can be an absolute blessing. Plus, for the tech-savvy parents out there, you can set-up a calendar on your phone to provide helpful notifications for upcoming events.

Meal Prep

We have all struggled through the hardship that is Monday morning. The last thing you want to do while half-awake and bleary-eyed is act as the family chef. Try prepping your children’s lunches the Sunday before the week starts to save yourself from a manic Monday morning. To make the most of your time, use this chance to also prepare your own meals for the week. A parent has to eat too!

Set A Regular Bedtime

Bedtimes are not just for kids! Trying to corral children into getting ready for school each morning is a lot easier after a good night’s sleep. If it’s a weeknight, skip the late night TV and head to bed. Your body and brain will thank you in the morning.