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Lobster Trap Tannenbaum - Christmas TreeCape Breton Island, NS, Canada
From my family to yours, Every Best Wish for a Happy & Safe Holiday Season and a Prosperous 2012!
Little River, Cape Breton Island 2011
Posted by Robert Doucette
on December 18, 2011
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Nova Scotia & Cape Breton 2nd Quarter Snap ShotJuly 21, 2011 – Nova Scotia: The number of single-family homes listed for sale in Nova Scotia increased in the second quarter of 2011 as compared to last year. Statistics released today by the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) revealed that the number of homes listed on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System from April to June was up in all seven regions, for a provincial ...
Posted by Robert Doucette
on July 26, 2011
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Nova Scotia House Prices Remained Strong in First Quarter of 2011April 20, 2011 – Nova Scotia: The Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® reports that the average price of homes in Nova Scotia stayed strong in the first quarter of 2011, moving up three per cent from last year to $211,418. This is great news to sellers who plan to list in the next few months.
The number of residential properties sold through the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS®’ ...
Posted by Robert Doucette
on April 22, 2011
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2011 Canadian Housing Market Outlook: Canadian Real Estate Association Boosts 2011 Resale Housing ForecastOTTAWA – February 8, 2011 – The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) is one of Canada's largest single-industry trade associations, representing more than 100,000 real estate Brokers/agents and salespeople working through more than 100 real estate Boards and Associations. CREA has revised its 2011 forecast for home sales activity via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems ...
Posted by Robert Doucette
on March 10, 2011
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Best Wishes for 2011May 2011 bring only happiness, good health and good fortune to you and yours.
Posted by Robert Doucette
on January 11, 2011
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CAPE BRETON REAL ESTATE PERFORMANCE2010 SNAP-SHOT BY BOB DOUCETTE
NOVEMBER 2010
I thought that some might be interested in a breakdown of 2010 Cape Breton real estate activity (relative to 2009) leading up to the end of November. With 11 months reporting, the results give a good sneak preview of 2010 overall performance. The Cape Breton Region is made up of the following Sub Districts and I have included Inverness. Sorry, ...
Posted by Robert Doucette
on December 2, 2010
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Cape Breton Offers Service Excellence in Health CareIf you ever get sick in Canada, and are in need of hospitalization, Cape Breton is the spot to be. Seven weeks is what I have spent in hospitals in the past 6 months. My ordeal started in March with a severe case of diverticulitis and came full circle in late August when surgery was deemed to be the only solution. It has now been 4 weeks since I had sections of my bowel removed and I feel well ...
Posted by Robert Doucette
on September 19, 2010
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Nova Scotia Residential Real Estate Sales Expected to Slow in Second Half
July 19, 2010 – Nova Scotia:
The Nova Scotia Association of Realtors (NSAR) reports that real estate sales appear to be slowing year-over-year as summer advances in Nova Scotia. Residential listings sold through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System from April to June 2010 are up 3.2 per cent when compared to the same three months in 2009. NSAR also ...
Posted by Robert Doucette
on August 2, 2010
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Nova Scotia Experiences Incresed Real Estate ActivitiesMarch 6, 2010
Sydney, NS – The Nova Scotia Association of Realtors (NSAR) is reporting that the majority of Nova Scotia has seen increases in real estate activitythis winter. In a March 2, 2010 Press Release, NSAR says the South Shore and Halifax Dartmouth Regions have seen the largest increase in sales. The number of residential units sold across Nova Scotia through the Multiple Listings Services ...
Posted by Robert Doucette
on March 6, 2010
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Cape Breton Real Estate Still a Best BuyLast year Cape Breton Island rated #1 in Canada as the most affordable real estate market in Canada and #5 Internationally. What has changed since? The answer depends on where you want to be.
2009 was a boom for some CB Realtors and a bust for others. Sales remain strong in the CBRM and prices rising. I would characterize the supply as being limited so good buys are snapped up quickly. The 50K ...
Posted by Robert Doucette
on January 10, 2010
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A Dull Market is a Good Market in Real EstateHighs 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 ...
Posted by Robert Doucette
on October 13, 2009
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Cape Breton Ranked the Most Affordable Housing Market in CanadaThe Island also ranks the fifth most affordable housing market internationally
In an April 22, 2009 News Release, the Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) announced that Cape Breton Island has received a Demographia International Affordable Housing Market Award. According to the Fifth Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey, Cape Breton ranked number one of 10 cities ...
Posted by Robert Doucette
on May 4, 2009
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