New Brunswick

As we expected the month of June has also posted a -3% drop in listing activity, as did May. This will stay quite consistant with last years listing portfolio throughout the rest of this year. No suprises there.

However, we are blown away by the fantastic June production of unit sales which increased from May's -13% to only a -7% in June.The dollar volume did even better increasing from May's -7% to June's +0% for year over year from 2008. This is spectacular in a market that has been increasing consistantly for the past 10 years with no letup in sight. It's fair to say we have a very special city here and a lot of people are recognizing the value of living in a clean, safe and beautiful environment where housing prices are consistantly far below the North American price trend. The young people today have taken a paradigm shift with their family values and what they believe is important to them. Family more than job advancement. Meaning that, yes, less is more, and better. Well, that's my philosophizing for the day.

Consumers, now is the time to capitalize on the most valueable asset you can ever own, your home. Good shopping, be smart and take advantage of these low, low interest rates which will probably not be around for very much longer. Talk to you next month. Consumers look up the definition of the word capitalize and you will act now! Just a thought. Cheers!!!

As we continue into Summer and our typical booming sales season things just keep getting better and better! Wow, we are sooo lucky in Fredericton, the city of Stately Elms. What a real estate haven!

Now for the facts. Our listings are averaging only a -3% drop and have been quite consistantly throughout the year. We should expect the same average drop for the rest of the year.

Sales in units has increased year over year from a -15% in April to a -13% for May. This should improve more as we move into June. Our dollar volume of sales has improved substantially year over year from -12% in April to only a -7% in May. That is almost a 50% increase in sales from month to month. The activity now is unprecedented in a global market now in a recession. The real irony is that June even expects to be better.

Housing has become everyones dream and just about eveyone imployed seems to be motivated to aquire that dream. As real estate agents lets help them achieve!

Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro ~ EMAIL ~ MAUI MLS PROPERTY SEARCH ~ MAUI OCEANFRONT FOR SALE

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FRESH - fine dining in New Brunswick, Canada

When you're traveling in eastern Canada, it's not always easy to find a good place to eat that doesn't just serve greasy fare. It seems that French fries and deep fried delicacies are the norm here. If you want to have a really good fine dining experience you should know about this quaint little restaurant that's located in an old passenger train car.... FRESH.

Located in Bristol, just north of Florenceville, on the beautiful Saint John River scenic drive, Shogomoc Railway is easy to miss. This historic site showcases a restored 1914 CPR train station with a gift shop, railway artifacts and visitor information. One of the 3 CPR cars has been renovated as a fine dining restaurant.

Sara Caines is the genius behind this establishment, and she strives to bring different flavors to the region. All dishes are made from absolutely fresh ingredients, and each offering is mouth-watering. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great meal. Don't pass up this chance for a really good meal in a quaint spot.

FRESH ~ SHOGOMOC RAILWAY

9189 Main St. Route 105

Bristol, New Brunswick E7L 2Y3

506 392-8226

Call up Sara Caines and say the Maui Hunter sent you!

Aloha from the road - Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro 808 283-0635 EMAIL MAUI MLS SEARCH

Thinking of moving on? Whether you're looking for a home in the country, or just a little place to call your own, you can have peace of mind when working with a local Maui REALTOR®....

Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro ( I speak Canadian! )

808 283-0635 EMAIL * MAUI PROPERTY SEARCH

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