Recent Blog Posts by CENTURY 21 Annapolis Valley Realty

The Year of Land

I am always pleasantly surprised by what a new fiscal year in real estate brings. Some years I mainly sell income properties, with a spattering of single family homes, other years, businesses, mini homes, some single family, some land. More often than not, of course, single family homes. Having started out in '92, during a recession, I learned quickly to be diversified in my profession, and was always ...

Annapolis Valley - The Blue Chip Real Estate Market

Though it is unlikely you will double your investment in a few years, you are also unlikely to lose your shirt! The market in the Annapolis Valley has had a steady history of growth, whether for single family or for multi-family properties. We have seen spikes of 16% and 17% (mid 2000), and then level off to 1% or 2% growth. The Valley has a steady employment history, with the ebb and flow of transfers ...

What is going on with this economy?

If anything, trying to figure out what the future holds should be left in the hands of good reliable psychics, because our economists haven't really got a clue! Earlier in 2010, the predictions were full of doom and gloom. Interests rates were supposed to go up, the recession was supposed to drag on for years, yet, the signs seems to be contrary, with housing prices stable and sales better than last ...

September 2010: The Real Estate Market in Kings County and Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

The September 2010 MLS® statistics are out for the Annapolis Valley Real Estate Board of Nova Scotia.  We compared the following numbers for Single Family Homes with the statistics from September 2009: The number of new listings of single family homes was up 9% The number of single family homes sold was down 30% The number of active listing as of the end of the month was up 19% The ...

Nova Scotia's Real Estate Market

Wondering what's going on? If you are  making the choice to buy or sell a home, a REALTOR® can help you understand the current state of the real estate market and to expectations for your buying or selling experience. Lynn Hoffmann, RELATOR®

More about Real Estate in the Annapolis Valley

We have many wonderful subdivisions. Fox Hollow Subdivision in Kentville is being designed and developed utilizing the natural contours of this land, including the slopes and the ravines, to make an interesting and exciting residential community. Lynn Hoffmann, REALTOR®    

Real Estate in Kentville, Nova Scotia and surrounding area

We have many wonderful subdivisions such as MacDougalls Heights, Fox Hill, and Bonavista Estates. High quality homes, excellent builders, and more for your money. We also have wonderful older homes with the charm and the charisma of the old days. Most in wonderful condition but also ones to be renovated. Lynn Hoffmann, REALTOR®

Various Land listings: Feature Property of the Day from Klaas & Bernadine Gerrits

  Looking to build your dream home?  We have several building lots and acreages for sale across the Valley. - A 3.9+/-acre piece in Old Mill Estates at 12 Adam Dr, South Farmington ( near Greenwood) MLS® 05191747 - Lot 3 Otter Lake Lane in East Dalhousie, right on the water MLS® 55148415 - A 6+/-acres on a wooded lot with a stream. Very private. MLS® 55310247 - 2.8+/-acres ...

14 Katie Court: Feature Property of the Day by Klaas & Bernadine Gerrits

Although most of our listings are in the Kentville and surrounding area, today's feature property is one found in Curry's Corner near Windsor, Nova Scotia...birthplace of hockey. This is a beautiful four-bedroom home in a cul-de-sac subdivision on the road towards Ski Martock.  A bright open concept living/dining/kitchen area has vaulted ceilings, a cozy propane fireplace, an island, and many ...

12 Poplar Grove: Feature Property of the Day by Klaas & Bernadine Gerrits

Today's feature is a mini home on its own large landscaped lot in a quiet country setting in the community of Woodville.  This property is approximately 10 minutes from Kentville and within 15 minutes from shopping in New Minas.  Fridge and stove are included in this two-bedroom starter or retirement home.  The home sits on a four-foot foundation, which allows for lots of storage underneath. ...

Home For Sale in New Minas, Nova Scotia

New Minas  is a great place to live and is the heart of our shopping area for the Annapolis Valley. There have been 4 homes that have been sold just in the last couple of weeks, prices ranging from $129,000 to $290,000. If you are considering a move this property has lots to offer: Home for sale - 31 Fowler Court, New Minas, NS B4N 4A3 - MLS® ID 55206866 - Century21.ca www.century21.ca 31 ...

Home selling in the Kentville Area.

Spring Real Estate market is in full swing in Kentville ,Nova Scotia. In the last 3 weeks there have been 7 homes sold with a price range of $100,000 to $295,000.   Currently there are 74 homes for sale with a price range of $80,000 to $549,900. Options for every lifestyle. 13 Sherry Ave Kentville NS   Don"t forget Century 21 is the only Real Estate Company to offer AIR MILES®!  ...

5 %. Five percent.

No matter how many ways I say it, there is still only a 5% down payment required when buying a home for yourself. Not 10% as CBC News erroneously reported on the radio yesterday (April 19th, 2010). Whether you are buying a home in Kentville, New Minas, Coldbrook, anywhere in Nova Scotia, and Canada, it is still ONLY 5% down. Kevin Stacey, REALTOR® www.KevLin.ca

Spring has Sprung! Real Estate, It's a Sellin'! Why Not Join In?

It would seem that a combination of things have moved people into the buying and selling mode. If you are looking  for a home in the Kentville, New Minas, Coldbrook areas, then you should probably not procrastinate. There seems to be a number of buyers with the same idea as you. Certainly, if you are selling, then now would be a good time to have your home on the market, the flowers, the leaves ...

Real Estate in the Beautiful Annapolis Valley

With all the recent changes surrounding the Real Estate Market one has to wonder when is a good time to buy or sell. The Real Estate Market in the Annapolis Valley is a very stable market and and each situation varies. The best thing you can do when uncertain is to contact a professional and look at options. Currently we are advising that if you are considering purchasing in the next few ...

The Real Estate Market in Nova Scotia

Wondering what is going on in Nova Scotia’s real estate market?  If you are making the choice to buy or sell a home, a REALTOR® can help you to understand the current state of the real estate market and to set expectations for your buying or selling experience. The majority of Nova Scotia saw increased real estate activity this winter, with the south shore and Halifax – Dartmouth ...

What do I predict for 2010?

Last year was definitely a strange year! Consumer confidence was iffy, when there was confidence with the buying public, many of them were turned down for mortgages even after being 'pre-approved' prior to purchasing a home. Lenders were very conservative in their lending, so it would seem. Buyers who might have previously been good to go, were turned down for financing. The last quarter of 2009 ...

Good News for the Annapolis Valley Real Estate Market

It is winter time in the Beautiful Annapolis Valley and this past week or so we’ve had lots of snow and reasons to celebrate with family and friends. With the shorter and colder days, we all look forward to getting home to a cooked meal, the following recipe takes minutes to prepare in the morning, add some veggies and a loaf of crusty bread and maybe a salad-you’ll be hoping there is leftovers ...

Musings on Fall in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

Fall and all the beautiful colors have arrived. There are many things to think about at this time of the year.  Raking leaves and putting gardens to bed for the long winter months, made even more challenging when there are TWO properties to be concerned with (there is a nice house for sale in New Minas – for anyone interested I would be more than pleased to show it to you).  With the ...

A Dull Market is a Good Market in Real Estate

Highs and lows get more attention, but balance is best for the economy September 16, 2009 – Nova Scotia:  The Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® announced today that the average price for MLS® home sales from June to August was $197,007, up 5.7 per cent over the same three months in 2008.  A total of 3436 homes sold through the MLS® System in Nova Scotia from June to ...

Did You Know?

Real Estate in the Annapolis Valley is Hot!!! Properties are selling quickly; we actually have buyers that we cannot find homes for.  There are times that there are two or more offers coming in on the same property.  Hmmmm.... All the noise about the economy being slow sure has not affected our area.  There was a study done some years back wondering why, when the rest of Canada ...