Quarterly Newsletter, June 2006

Real Estate Activity for Past Quarter

There have been 42 sales and 11 conditional sales since April 1st, 2006 as compared to 60 total sales for this time last year.  The median price for the spring of 2006 is $239,000 as compared to the spring of 2005 at $225,000. Total number of properties currently on the market is 92. Of these 38 are bare land and the rest are residential. In addition there are 8 commercial properties for sale.  

Market activity and values appear to be remaining stable at this time.

For information on mortgage financing options, www.rightmortgage.ca

For Kids -
 
The Hope center on North Road will start Gabriola Island Family Trekkers (GIFT), a bi weekly walking group for parents and young children, starts July 6.
 
D'Ants in Yer Pants, a concert for kids and families, October 1 at the Community Hall, will be run entirely by kids (5-19) who have worked with professional mentors to learn the basics of putting on a live performance.
 
School District 68 has introduced Learn @ Home for grade 8-12. Each course is led by a BC certified teacher and students can enroll in any course or selection of courses online, contact Scott Saywell, district principal.
 
People for a Healthy Community at 675 North Road now have a children's room for Moms and tots to relax with a cup of coffee, as well as many programs of support for families and children.
 
Gabiola Islander Day (Aug 19) theme, Celebrating Your Youth, all profits going to the youth on Gabriola.
 
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Islands Trust announces 2006 Community Stewardship Awards, Glenna Borsuk was nominated for her work with Center Stage Holdings to dedicate and protect 707 acres of forest land on Gabriola.
 
*Community Events

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We hope you have enjoyed this Quarter's newsletter!
 
Sincerely,
Lesley & Robyn McMahon