Escape to Salt Spring

$329,000 One of the original cottages in the Walkers Hook area, this 2 bedroom home has a new roof and bathroom. Delightful sunny location, 150 m to a lovely walking beach or boat/kayak/canoe launch. Two subdivided 1/4 acre lots with two titles fantastic development opportunity (total 0.5 acres). One could live in home and build… [Continue Reading]

$479,000 The in town home that has all the advantages of living in Ganges without condo fees plus added bonus of a in law suite. Home has had a up grade with new washroom and kitchen. Workshop would make a perfect in town studio for home based business. Walk to all amenities on Salt Spring.… [Continue Reading]

$449,000 Stylish family home in upscale Channel Ridge area on Salt Spring Island. Open floor plan with kitchen, dining room and living room all with vaulted ceilings that make this home seem extra spacious. Two sliding doors off the living area go to the sunny south facing ocean view deck. Behind the home is a… [Continue Reading]

$313,000 Sunny quiet panoramic ocean 4.42 acre view lot in prestigious area. Perfect building lot with stunning views. Lots of sun and very quiet area. This could be the location for your dream home. Most of the lots in the area have been build on and most of the homes are very high end. Clearly… [Continue Reading]

$475,000 Nice family home in close in location with sunny yard and garden space. In Law suite will probably be legal if and when Island Trust passes new bylaw. Open area living room, dining room and kitchen. 3 bedrooms up. Suite is self contained with kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room. Home is built well… [Continue Reading]

SOLD $779,000 REDUCED to $739,000 Located just a 5 minute drive to the village of Ganges, this spacious quality executive home is in one of the most desirable areas of Salt Spring Island. The expansive glass across the back of the home takes in the ever changing Ocean views over Ganges harbour. Brand new Merit… [Continue Reading]

$579,000 Close to St. Mary’s Lake and a minute from the Golf Club, Tennis Courts, Park & Theatre, this spacious home is filled with charm and character. In addition to 2,700 sq. ft. of tasteful living space, there is the bonus of 2 separate studios for the artisan or home based business as well as… [Continue Reading]

Fulford Farm $950,000 Magnificent farm on Salt Spring Island over 13 acres of level usable agriculture land with over 5000 Lavender plants. Circular driveway with plenty of parking makes this a turn key agriculture/farm-stand property. Rich soil, lots of water (two large ponds), level land, one of the warmest growing areas on Salt Spring, large… [Continue Reading]

$339,000 South end gem on quite street in Fulford village on the South end of Salt Spring Island. This warm and cozy home was hand built by the current owners 45 years ago. They built this home to live the Salt Spring dream this home has been loved with tender loving care. It has never… [Continue Reading]

$375,000 Everything about this property says ‘relaxation’..’comfort’..’nature’s paradise’… complete with a small studio. Whether you are an outdoor sport enthusiast, or enjoy the peace & tranquility of the country, this property has something for everyone. 1 Large Master bedroom suite with 2nd bedroom/den this is a perfect home for a couple or single looking to… [Continue Reading]

WHY SALT SPRING ISLAND, BC?

Salt Spring Island is located within the Southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia, between Vancouver Island and the mainland. The climate on the west coast is the mildest in Canada. Salt Spring has 70 square miles of beautiful real estate and includes mountains, sandy beaches, rocky shorelines, oceanfront, majestic forests, rolling pastures, lakes, gorgeous homes, condos – we have something for everyone.

Salt Spring Island is the best place to be. It’s warm enough to grow palm trees, has a hospital with doctors, there is a lot to do and it is a fun, vibrant community to live in. Salt Spring real estate consists of houses, farms, acreages, condos, and waterfront homes and estates in all price ranges. You can find lots and homes for sale from $100,000 to $5,000,000.

Buying

Transition Year Expected for BC Housing Market

May 9, 2013 By Scott Leave a Comment

Transition Year Expected for BC Housing Market BCREA 2013 Second Quarter Housing Forecast Vancouver, BC – May 9, 2013. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its 2013 Second Quarter Housing Forecast today. BC Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales are forecast to edge up 1.9 per cent to 68,900 units this year, before [...]

BC Home Sales Tick “slightly” Higher in March

April 15, 2013 By Scott Leave a Comment

BC Home Sales Tick Higher in March Vancouver, BC – April 15, 2013. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 5,661 residential sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in BC during March, up 6.6 per cent from February on a seasonally adjusted basis, but down 17.7 per [...]

Does the home get sunlight?

February 28, 2013 By Scott Leave a Comment

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 [...]

Selling

EnerGuide

June 12, 2012 By Scott Leave a Comment

Home Energy Rating Did you know you can get an EnerGuide rating for your home? A high rating on the EnerGuide scale signifies an energy efficient home. I was surprised that you could get an EnerGuide rating for a house. And now the Victoria Real Estate Board will let agents put the EnerGuide rating on [...]

How to sell

June 9, 2012 By Scott Leave a Comment

How to Sell your Salt Spring Home To sell your house first we need to define our terms; Marketing is the process associated with promotion for sale of goods or services. Merchandising means maximizing merchandise sales using product design, selection, packaging, pricing, and display that stimulates consumers to spend more. This is a very powerful [...]

Homeowners Protection Office Question Is a home on the MLS® an Invitation to treat or offer for sale?

March 6, 2012 By Scott 10 Comments

On Monday 5 March 2012 I received a stern call from the Homeowners Protection office demanding I pull one of my listing off the MLS®. She said I was breaking the law and had to comply with the law asap. Listing don’t grow on trees, it takes a lot of hours to put one up, [...]