Buying on Salt Spring Island
The haunted house! Do you need Ghostbusters?
This is something that comes up more that one would think on Salt Spring. Over the last decade we have had more that few stigmatized homes come on the market. One murder/suicide home and more than a few haunted homes. This is a grey area of the law because how do you determine if […]
Thinking of Buying raw Salt Spring land?
The other day I had coffee with Erin Bettger-Phillips from Island Saving and ask her to write up a little note that would explain why someone would go there for a mortgage on Salt Spring Island especially if one is thinking of buying land on Salt Spring. Here is her note; The difference a local […]
If you want a dock you will need a Foreshore Lease
A what? A Foreshore Leases. What is a foreshore lease? and why do I need one if I want to put in a dock in front of my Salt Spring waterfront home? Here is the definition; Crown foreshore is, in basic terms, all land covered by either saltwater or freshwater. Almost all foreshore in British Columbia […]
The Property Disclosure Statement in BC
What is a PDS (property disclosure statement) and why you should anyone buying or selling Salt Spring real estate care. If you are selling think of the PDS as your trusted friend. Just like a trusted friend you can and should tell all to the PDS. The PDS will be there with you if […]
Salt Spring Incorporation News
Salt Spring Island is in the middle of an incorporation study. Basically the study will look at the pros and cons of Salt Spring going from and unincorporated area into a municipality. Here is a copy of the Preliminary report; 2015-10-30 SSI Incorporation Study Preliminary Report FINAL Today I went to the open house and […]
SALT SPRING NEWS
Why is Salt Spring Stagnant?
Is Salt Spring suffering stagnation from over regulation? If not then why is the Vesuvius pub empty? Why is the Fulford Hotel shut down? Why are there commercial lots in Fulford and Long Harbour sitting on the market for years and not selling? Why are commercial buildings for sale for over 5 years? Why did […]
6 million dollar fire hall?
…Update the Salt Spring fire department has lost two referendums on building this massively over designed fire hall. Once in 2007 and once in 2013. The island taxpayer have voted twice and yet the fire board continues down this path to what again another referendum? Maybe it’s wishful thinking of third time lucky. Obviously the […]
Why is Salt Spring Stagnant – BC Ferries part 2
I have lived full-time on Salt Spring for over 12 years and have been riding the ferries since 1964. See video. I like the ferries. I like all the ships, the crews, and yes, I love the breakfast on the Queen of Nanaimo. I have been on the Salt Spring Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC) for […]
Home Exchange Salt Spring / UK
Hi Scott, We are seeking a sabbatical from Salt Spring, and accordingly trying to find a long term house exchange with a couple in the UK. It occurred to me that you might have the occasional inquiry from folks considering selling up and relocating to our lovely island, but who might like the opportunity to […]
CFSI FM Salt Spring Radio has been SOLD
Updated Feb 13, 2012 CFSI has been sold to a Surrey BC Company. Satnam Media Group (BC) Ltd. (Satnam BC). Attached is a letter that came from the CRTC regarding the sale. CRTC CFSI Letter Some of the programmers meet with Mr Sukhdev S. Dhillon owner of Satnam Media group on Feb 11, 2013 at […]
Critical Salt Spring Buying Info
Does the home get sunlight?
If you’re planning to live on Salt Spring year-round, one of the most important things to consider when buying a property is SUNLIGHT. Do the neighbor’s trees or a mountain block the sun during the winter months? According to Salt Spring real estate mythology, “If they buy in August, they will list in November and […]
Market Report
There are four distinctly different Salt Spring Real Estate markets: $900k plus Salt Spring Real Estate market stats $500k-$899k Salt Spring Real Estate market stats Up to $500k Salt Spring Real Estate market stats Land Salt Spring Real Estate market stats Each market seems to move at its own rhythm. Pareto’s Principle, the 80 -20 […]
PCS Client Account
If you have any problems logging in please email me at scottonepercent-web@yahoo.com or call 250-538-8316 If you would like to demo PCS put in this User name DEMO1 password 7416 Take it for a test drive now. Link to Scott’s Critical Buying info link. How to buy Salt Spring property Radio show How to buy SSI […]
Aggregate Days on the Market
What are “aggregate days on the market”? On the Victoria Real Estate board an agent can “Re-List” a property for a mere $25 fee. An example would be if a home has been listed on the board for 180 days the listing can be taken off the market and then “Re-Listed” and appear to be […]
Salt Spring Real Estate Market Report
If you are looking for Salt Spring Island Real Estate it would be well worth your time to check out my Salt Spring Market Report pages. These pages will provide you with a price history of the Salt Spring Island real estate market. The market report is broken down into 4 groups: over $900K, $500k-900K, sub $500K and Land.
To help you search for a Salt Spring home for sale I have two systems you can use. One is a map based mobile search system for tablets and/or phones. This system works really well if you are on Salt Spring, as it will automatically show you properties as you drive around the island.
The other system is a data base (Advanced MLS system or PCS) for laptops or desktops.
These two systems display information in real time, which allows you to view new listings within one second of them coming on the market. You will also find the “sold” prices of homes, as well as other useful information.
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