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.

Progress Media article about Social media.

http://www.progressmedia.ca/article/2010/11/social-media

(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.

Vancouver, BC now boasts an average house price of one million dollars and waterfront property in the millions. Prince Edward Island is one alternative offering affordable real estate and the dream of oceanfront ownership.

(I-Newswire) May 3, 2010 – A new trend is afoot thanks to an average housing price in Vancouver, BC of one millions dollars, which makes multi-million dollar waterfront and water view properties only possible for the ultra elite. It seems this new reality is fueling a growing exodus of honest hard working BC residents who now realize that home ownership, a comfortable retirement, shore front/view land, and a safe environment for family are likely far more possible on ‘Canada’s Island Paradise -a.k.a. Prince Edward Island.

PEI offers affordable land, homes, water front or water view possibilities, like a recently listed sea view home and cottage business with repeat clientele for under five hundred thousand in French River. A similar BC property with this type of home and renovated cottages would be worth well into the millions. A retiree can also expect to find a quaint three bedroom home in a fishing village with water views for under one-hundred thousand. In BC, you would pay at least several hundred thousand for such a home with water views.

Hamish Redpath of www.LivethePEIdream.com , a resource for anyone who loves PEI, offers his perspective, "PEI is a natural alternative for people seeking a safe haven to raise kids or retire. The island is amazing, affordable, fun, has great theatre and golf, and the winters are a lot shorter than rumoured- It’s paradise!"

PEI Makes Sense for Retirees

Prince Edward Island real estate and the whole ‘Retire to PEI‘ topic was discussed on early CBC morning radio on Monday when I was interviewed about this website. It’s all about celebrating Canada’s most affordable and beautiful province- PEI. Nancy Russell, a CBC journalist and producer, is exploring the topic of ‘Selling PEI’ and how we can attract more people to live on what is known as ‘Canada’s Island Paradise’!

Take a moment to listen to the podcast at the website below. I am featured in part one along with Kerry and Murray Howarth of Priest’s Pond, PEI and part 2 examines recruitment of international students. It looks like Tourism PEI will be discussing its perspective on Thursday morning when they share more insight into their marketing strategy for PEI.

www.CBC.ca/islandmorning

Title of ‘Canada’s Island Paradise’ Goes to Island Province of PEI!

The remarkable Title of Canada’s Island Paradise has been awarded to Prince Edward Island for a second straight year. The competition is as tough as ever with beautiful islands from coast to coast to coast all vying for the trophy, but somehow PEI continues to beat out popular west coast Islands, including Vancouver Island and Salt Spring Island, which have threatened to take the lead. Prince Edward Island seems to capture the title when all of its merits are weighed, including beyond par golf courses, warm waters thanks to the shallow Northumberland Strait, larger than average lobsters, world class theatre, and the most affordable seaside real estate in Canada or the U.S. It truly is a magical environment, and despite a strong effort from Baffin Island in the North, PEI came up aces again in 2010.

Congratulations to Prince Edward Island on its second win and good luck in 2011. The award is granted annually in a secret ceremony in early April at an undisclosed location somewhere on the winning Island. Premier Robert Ghiz was not available for comment, but a close associate was quoted as saying, "I’m honoured to hear about the award and believe we have a good shot to capture the title again in 2011", which will be an election year for the young PEI premier.