Erin Ridge St. Albert Real Estate Statistics – August 2015

Click here for all Erin Ridge homes for sale in St. Albert. On average, it takes 62 days to sell an Erin Ridge home. The average list price of an Erin Ridge home in August was $427,300, and the average sold price was $410,750. A total of 10 homes were sold in Erin Ridge in the month of August. The highest year-to-date sold price of an Erin Ridge home is $760,000. Currently, there are 38 houses and 6 condominiums for sale in Erin Ridge.

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Deer Ridge St. Albert Real Estate Statistics – August 2015

Click here for all Deer Ridge homes for sale in St. Albert. The highest year-to-date sold price of Deer Ridge home is $619,500. Currently, there are 26 houses and 2 condominiums for sale in Deer Ridge. On average, it takes 24 days to sell a Deer Ridge home. The average list price of a Deer Ridge home in August was $354,925, and the average sold price was $349,500. A total of 8 homes were sold in Deer Ridge in the month of August.

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Braeside St. Albert Real Estate Statistics – August 2015

Click here for all Braeside homes for sale in St. Albert. On average, it takes 31 days to sell a home in Braeside. A total of 3 homes were sold in Braeside in the month of August. The average list price of a Braeside home in August was $431,567, and the average sold price was $424,667. The highest year-to-date sold price of a Braeside home is $665,000. There are currently 5 houses and 10 condominiums for sale in Braeside.

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Akinsdale St. Albert Real Estate Statistics – August 2015

Click here for all Akinsdale homes for sale in St. Albert. There are currently 10 houses and 13 condominiums for sale in St. Albert. A total of 9 homes were sold in Akinsdale in the month of August. On average, it takes 39 days to sell an Akinsdale home. In August, the average list price of an Akinsdale home was $204,475, and the average sold price was $196,625. The highest year-to-date sold price of an Akinsdale home is $545,000.

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DR “most popular vacation destination”

Source: DR1 Travel News

Government spokesman Roberto Rodriguez Marchena says that the Dominican Republic is the most popular vacation destination in the Caribbean, highlighting the fact that five million tourists from around the world visited the country last year.

As reported by the Presidency, he said: “We have the best beaches and the best atmosphere for resting and for enjoyment.” Rodriguez Marchena praises the services provided by hotels and restaurants, along with the music and the people, which he said are what turn a stay in the Dominican Republic into a delicious and memorable experience. He also stressed the impact of tourism on the national economy. One of the main sectors that benefits is farming and Rodriguez Marchena points out that US$500 million in fruit and vegetables as well as meat were consumed by these five million tourists who visited last year.

On his Twitter account @RodrigMarchena, the government spokesman posted a video and a statement in which he says that the Colonial City of Santo Domingo is being beautifully restored in order to present its streets and mansions in all their historical beauty.

The statements are made by the Presidency as part of reviews of the first years of the Medina administration. President Danilo Medina is seeking re-election in the 2016 national elections.

10 Overlooked Tips for Getting a Property Sold

Source: REM Online

1. Don’t get personal

Whether working with a professional stager or going it alone, cut all emotional ties. Visit each room, remember the memories and then pack the sentimentality away. It clouds judgement. Don’t look at your house from the perspective of it being yours, or this is who we are – buyers aren’t interested. Remove and store as many personal items as possible including all family photos, certificates, diplomas and medicine.

2. Pack and store/dispose of two-thirds of every closet and cupboard

It is a great time to start deciding what you want to keep/donate/discard. Organized storage space is one of the most frequently requested interior features.

3. First impressions are the only ones that count

Buyers have choices. They make decisions about a property within a blink of an eye. Wherever the eye rests the sale begins.

4. Understand staging is about condition more than décor

Sure the house has to look and feel good, but remember buyers are savvy – they will deduct from the offer (if they make an offer) their own perceived value for deferred maintenance. So repair anything that needs it, replace any fixtures more than eight years old and then clean like your life depends on it (your equity will). Pack and store (off property) anything you won’t use in the next two or three months. Remember, buyers are buying their new house, not your old one.

5. Update the kitchen

This is the most important room in the house. If buyers fall in love here they will compromise anything on their “must have” list when the kitchen exceeds expectations.

6. Keep all bedrooms gender-neutral

Including kids’ rooms and the master. Don’t think, “Oh, they can make the mental shift.” They can’t, won’t and don’t. You have a three-minute opportunity to get this house sold – why would you jeopardize a single second?

7. Bathrooms are the second most important room in the house

So if you have money, upgrade what you can, at least in the main bath. Change the old cabinet-style sink for a pedestal or furniture sink and remember storage is vital. In the extra space gleaned, consider installing an organised linen closet with deep pull-out drawers.

8. Odour and allergens alert!

During the past 50 years, the rise in prevalence of allergic diseases has increased. Worldwide, sensitization rates to one or more common allergens are approaching 50 per cent. You don’t know whether the future buyer is one of them. So, know when you live in your house you will not be able to smell what others do. Assume the worst and prepare. The best option is no smells at all. Open windows, don’t use household or garden chemical products. If you have pets, remove them from the property for the duration of the sales process (spa, friend, family).

9. Lighting

Make sure every light bulb is energy efficient and at the highest wattage the fixture will take. Clean all the fixtures for maximum sparkle.

10. Seventy-four per cent of prospective buyers will drive by your property

Before they even think about viewing it and half of them will do it at night. What that means to you is considerable thought going into curb appeal. Never underestimate its power. Curb appeal done well is like gift wrapping on a present. The National Association of Realtors says, “Great curb appeal sells more than half of all houses that go on the market.”

Outdoor lighting is vital. Light up the porch and be sure the numbers of the house are illuminated and visible from the street. Consider lighting pathways and spotlighting a feature of the property – a dramatic tree or the front façade. Landscape experts agree there is 100 per cent ROI for money invested in front, back and side yards. Curb appeal wraps around to resort/lifestyle living in the backyard too. It is one of the most undervalued aspects of market preparedness that can actually add dollars to your bottom line. Ninety five per cent of people surveyed said outdoor living amenities are vital. Outdoor allure also extends to balconies, decks and patios.

Give people what they least expect; they don’t know they want it but when they see it they can’t resist. The more you can accommodate that, the easier it is to sell.


 

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Discover Puerto Plata set for October 6-10

Source: DR1 Travel News

Puerto Plata is hosting Discover Puerto Plata once again this year. The event takes place from 6 to 10 October 2015. Discover Puerto Plata is the north coast destination’s leading marketing event. Travel agents, tour operators and tourism product suppliers from the north coast will be taking part along with key Ministry of Tourism officials.

Discover Puerto Plata’s official opening takes place on Wednesday, 7 October with a cocktail reception at the Hotel Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort, which is hosting the event. On Thursday, 8 October, a Fiesta Puerto Plata will be held, also at the Hotel Lifestyle, with a performance featuring the variety of dance styles that are part of Dominican history.

According to the organizers, there will be a choice of pre-and post tours on 6 and 10 October to World Adventure Park, Puerto Plata city tour, and a Sosua and Cabarete tour including a visit to Cabarete caves.

The closing date for registration for Discover Puerto Plata MarketPlace is 1 September 2015. For more information, see http://www.discoverpuertoplata.com.

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Woodlands St. Albert Real Estate Statistics – July 2015

Click here for all Woodlands homes for sale in St. Albert. The highest year-to-date sold price of a Woodlands home is $727,000. On average, it takes 27 days to sell a Woodlands home. Currently, there are 8 houses and 6 condominiums for sale in Woodlands. The average list price of a Woodlands home in July was $266,300, and the average sold price was $261,000. A total of 10 homes were sold in Woodlands in July.

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Sturgeon St. Albert Real Estate Statistics – July 2015

Click here for all Sturgeon homes for sale in St. Albert. On average, it takes 40 days to sell a home in Sturgeon. The average list price of a Sturgeon home in July was $376,925, and the average sold price was $368,125. The highest year-to-date sold price of a Sturgeon home is $435,000. Currently, there are 3 houses for sale in Sturgeon. A total of 4 homes were sold in Sturgeon in the month of July.

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Pineview St. Albert Real Estate Statistics – July 2015

Click here for all Pineview homes for sale in St. Albert. Currently, there area 7 houses and 1 condominium for sale in Pineview. In the month of July, a total of 4 homes were sold. On average, it takes 46 days to sell a Pineview home. The highest year-to-date sold price of a Pineview home is $749,900. The average list price of a Pineview home in July was $435,475, and the average sold price was $425,750.

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Oakmont St. Albert Real Estate Statistics – July 2015

Click here for all Oakmont homes for sale in St. Albert. On average, it takes 57 days to sell an Oakmont home. The highest year-to-date sold price of an Oakmont home is $890,000. A total of 6 homes sold in Oakmont in the month of July. The average list price of an Oakmont home in July was $459,725, and the average sold price was $455,500. Currently, there are 23 houses and 2 condominiums for sale in Oakmont.

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North Ridge St. Albert Real Estate Statistics – July 2015

Click here for all North Ridge homes for sale in St. Albert. A total of 13 homes were sold in North Ridge in the month of July. On average, it takes 38 days to sell a North Ridge home. Currently, there are 34 houses and 3 condominiums for sale in North Ridge. The average list price of a North Ridge home in July was $421,170, and the average sold price was $416,095. The highest year-to-date sold price of a North Ridge home is $818,000.

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Mission St. Albert Real Estate Statistics – July 2015

Click here for all Mission homes for sale in St. Albert. The highest year-to-date sold price of a Mission home is $410,000. On average, it takes 68 days to sell a home in Mission. The average list price of a Mission home in July was $253,675, and the average sold price was $246,125. A total of 4 homes were sold in Mission in the month of July. Currently, there are 7 houses and 8 condominiums for sale in Mission.

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Lacombe Park St. Albert Real Estate Statistics – July 2015

Click here for all Lacombe Park homes for sale in St. Albert. Currently, there are 32 houses for sale and 8 condominiums for sale in Lacombe Park. A total of 14 homes were sold in Lacombe Park in the month of July. On average, it takes 32 days to sell a Lacombe Park home. The average list price of a Lacombe Park home in July was $477,410, and the average sold price was $470,963. The highest year-to-date sold price of a Lacombe Park home is $1,192,943.

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Kingswood St. Albert Real Estate Statistics – July 2015

Click here for all Kingswood homes for sale in St. Albert. The average list price of a Kingswood home in July was $510,950, and the average sold price was $503,500. The highest year-to-date sold price of a Kingswood home is $785,000. A total of 6 homes were sold in Kingswood in the month of July. On average, it takes 35 days to sell a Kingswood home. Currently, there are 25 houses for sale in Kingswood.

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Inglewood St. Albert Real Estate Statistics – July 2015

Click here for all Inglewood homes for sale in St. Albert. The highest year-to-date sold price of an Inglewood home is $600,000. On average, it takes 90 days to sell an Inglewood home. In the month of July, a total of 3 homes were sold in Inglewood. The average list price of an Inglewood home in July was $420,900, and the average sold price was $382,333. Currently, there is 1 house and 5 condominiums for sale in Inglewood.

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Heritage Lakes St. Albert Real Estate Statistics – July 2015

Click here for all Heritage Lakes homes for sale in St. Albert. The average list price of a Heritage Lakes home in July was $354,900, and the average sold price was $351,000. On average, it takes 18 days to sell a Heritage Lakes home. The highest year-to-date sold price of a Heritage Lakes home is $653,000. A total of 9 homes were sold in Heritage Lakes in July. Currently, there are 15 houses and 2 condominiums for sale in Heritage Lakes.

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Grandin St. Albert Real Estate Statistics – July 2015

Click here for all Grandin homes for sale in St. Albert. On average, it takes 79 days to sell a Grandin home. The highest year-to-date sold price of a Grandin home is $660,000. A total of 18 homes were sold in Grandin in the month of July. The average list price of a Grandin home in July was $228,670, and the average sold price was $223,875. There are currently 24 houses and 7 condominiums for sale in Grandin.

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