Try and find something like this in British Columbia- Not!

Adorable homestead with 5 plus acres and two barns equipped with animal stalls and hayloft. House has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and is situated well off the Trans Canada with sweeping views of the surrounding fields. It also has great views of Orwell Cove in the distance. This is a spectacular hobby farm for a young family. Finds like this with house, barns and nice land size just 30 minutes to Charlottetown are becoming rare. Great opportunity for an affordable PEI dream!

Call Hamish today to view this amazing private spot….. 902.218.0496

PEI Real Estate

It seems that real estate agents are shown less respect than they deserve, but like any professional, some are better than others. It might be slightly unfair to group them together with lawyers and used car salesmen, although some people insist on it. A ‘good’ real estate professional is a valuable ally in your search for a new home, business, or investment property. In fact, a dedicated agent will help take the stress out of a situation that can be hectic and exhausting. Whether you’re buying or selling a home, you can rely on your salesperson to be a strong support. It is important to find someone you feel very comfortable with and who meets your standards for respect and work ethic. 

A good agent will know the community well and be able to answer your questions about the neighbourhood. Their job is not simply to find you a home, but to handle the large amounts of paperwork, explain the legalities of the business, and deal with the various personalities, allowing the situation to remain smooth, which should lead to a successful outcome. A good agent understands the marketplace and is dedicated to helping you find your dream property for the best possible price. An objective outlook is essential for an optimum result and that is the most important reason to use a real estate professional.

There have been some changes to the Industry in the last few years, as discount companies have entered the marketplace. There is even a company that allows you to pay a one time fee to put their sign on your lawn, so you can sell it yourself and deal with the clients. You have a simple ad on their website and the rest is up to you. It is your responsibility to market your house and decide on a price. Some of these lower rate companies have been somewhat successful marketing this alternative method, but the reality is that most people pay the upfront price and later choose to go back to the services of a traditional real estate agent when their house remains unsold. Only traditional real estate agents have access to the MLS system that lists all houses for sale in PEI by all real estate professionals. The majority of people shopping for houses use the MLS system,so that is a key to buying or selling any real estate in all of Canada. The services of a ‘good’ real estate professional  can achieve positive results due to proper certification and broader marketing programs. Just make sure you find an agent with a strong work ethic and an agreeable personality. There are a few out there, as with any profession, that may not meet your expectations.

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…with ‘Flat River Melody’.

(I-Newswire) Prince Edward Island, October 18, 2010 – British Columbia has been Canada’s ‘Promised Land’ for generations of people seeking a new start in life, wide open spaces, affordable opportunity, and a healthy active lifestyle. That was then. The old adage, ‘Go west young man’, is giving way to ‘Next Stop- Canada’s Island Paradise’, also known as Prince Edward Island.

B.C. residents who fall into the non-millionaire category are in no position to acquire real estate in this ‘land of the lost’. British Columbia was once a Shangri-La offering hopes and dreams and opportunity, but Vancouver now boasts the greatest per-capita housing cost in the country. Sea view or water front property is only the bastion of the super elite.

B.C. has lost its lustre and, Hamish Redpath, founder of www.LivethePEIdream.com, and former Vancouverite, is encouraging the steady trickle of B.C. residents who recognize the opportunity for home ownership in Prince Edward Island. “A gorgeous ocean front B&B on PEI is selling for just 410,000, but in B.C. it would cost 4 or 5 million and small hobby farms under 200 thousand are still available”, says Redpath. “The opportunities are so amazing and it really is a paradise.”

Charlottetown, PEI Has New Energy

This cute character home on Dorchester avenue in the city’s downtown core sold last week for full asking price! There is a renewed energy in Charlottetown these days with the recent announcement of a new convention center scheduled for construction and new hotels in the works. PEI still offers the most amazing real estate prices of any seaside paradise in the U.S. or Canada. BC residents and others from Canada’s west continue to embrace the affordable and safe way of life on Canada’s Island Paradise. Call Hamish for your PEI real estate needs…902.218.0496.

The New York City based daytime talk show, ‘Live with Regis and Kelly’, arrived on PEI a few days ago to set up production and all of PEI is taking notice. The crowds are huge, as are the expectations for what this visit will do to increase PEI tourism and recognition for Canada’s smallest province in the U.S. "Many people simply do not know that PEI exists", said Robert Ghiz (PEI’s top politician) in a recent interview. The PEI government has been strongly critisized in recent weeks for shelling out about one million in tax payer’s funds to lure the highly rated U.S. morning program to do four shows on Canada’s Island Paradise, but PEI tourism officials stand by their decision to bring Regis Philbin and Kelly Rippa to the Birthplace of Confederation and hope the move will be a panacea for the Island’s sluggish performance as a tourist mecca in recent years.

Others question the wisdom and performance of PEI Tourism officials for maintaining ‘The Gentle Island’ advertising campaign that has been widely critisized as unimaginative and ineffective in recent years. There is little doubt that the ‘Regis and Kelly’ show will have a positive impact  to some degree. Future statistics will show if the effects will be long lasting or simply ‘fly by night’, but thousands of people are embracing the excitement. Some may  argue that it’s simply a ‘Hail Mary Pass’ late in the fourth quarter and not a more elaborate initiative designed to provide a well defined marketing strategy- time will tell.

For Immediate Release:

(I-Newswire) April 25, 2010 – Prince Edward Island invites baby boomers to discover a fun and affordable lifestyle in Canada’s Island Paradise.

The issue of Baby Boomer retirement and elder care is one that desperately needs attention, as this demographic begins to burgeon and society remains ill prepared. Our government has no plan of action to assist a rapidly growing elderly population cope with the rising cost of living. The added fact that the poor economy has diminished the retirement savings of large numbers of older citizens who once counted on these nest eggs for their worry free golden years.

Prince Edward Island is one province determined to showcase its affordable, healthy, and safe lifestyle to Baby Boomers looking for a realistic solution to an enjoyable retirement. PEI’s affordable housing, safe and healthy environment, rich theatre and cultural scene make it a no-brainer. Canada’s Island Paradise is a magical place and the welcome mat is out for retirees on PEI.

Hamish Redpath of http://www.LivethePEIdream.com, a resource for anyone who loves PEI, says, "Retirement on PEI just makes sense". "Unlike the west coast, The real estate is so affordable. Plus, the winters are so much shorter than rumoured’ and the lobsters are bigger and better than anywhere’.