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Emer's Guide to Energy Saving Programs in Saint John

06-15-09
Emer S
Emer S: Business Broker in Toronto, ON

Hello Saint John homeowners!

Here at casaGURU we're big fans of green in both senses of the word: we’re strong supporters of making homes more energy efficient AND of helping our community of homeowners save money. There are many ways you can do both at the same time!

However, with the amount of energy saving rebates and grants available from a variety of sources, finding and applying for them can seem daunting. So, that's why I’ve compiled an easy to follow list of energy savings specifically for homeowners in Saint John, New Brunswick.

I’ve done the research for you, so below are ways to help you save! It’s been broken into categories that will hopefully be easy to navigate.

Go to casaGURU.com to start saving now!

emer energy savings guide

My Moncton Housing Market Report for May 2009

Larry Estabrooks, Moncton Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Moncton, NB

The total number year-to-date of residential sales within the City of Moncton reported to the GMREB is down by 28.5%. This number stands out when compared to the City of Dieppe (-8%) and the Town of Riverview (-17.5%). The overall number for the three municipalities is down 22.7%. Learn how to take advantage of the current real estate market on my blog - www.blogMoncton.com.

Because a significant percentage of residential sales in Moncton are new construction housing, I prepared a chart for existing and a chart for new.

existings sales chart

chart new unit sales

FREDERICTON REAL ESTATE MARKET ACTIVITY FOR APRIL 2009

06-01-09
Phil Booker
Phil Booker: Real Estate Agent in Fredericton, NB

Well, well, well things are improving as we see the Spring sales getting ever so gradually better and better. This is so typical of the Fredericton Market where each month from January to June we see gradual improvement quite consistantly year after year.

We can readily see that April sales volume has improved from a -16% in March to a -12% in April. Unit sales have increased from a -20% in March to a -15% in April. Listings are holding constant at a -3% month to month. This represents a very gradual slowing of our market so that it is not visable to the average consumer. In fact the decrease in our market is so subliminal that the unit price in Fredericton is still going up as the buyer here believes we are in a prosperity market.

Again, I believe this gradual increase in production will continue into June. Thus having our market end up with a -10% year over year. The residential market will continue to hold it's own, however, the commercial market is doing very well as we see many substantial buildings being erected as I write this.

So Folks, look for a continued market improvement as we approach summer. We still can see lots of opportunity out there for your main cliental, the " first time home buyer". Good luck and have a great summer.

Talk to you in May end.

Seaside Chalet Offers Private Beach Serenity

Larry Estabrooks, Moncton Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Moncton, NB

The coast of New Brunswick along the Northumberland Strait offers the warmest seaside water temperatures in the Summer months of all the East coast beaches north of Virginia.

This seaside chalet is located in Grande-Digue, Kent County, New Brunswick - just a thirty minute drive from the Moncton International Airport and fifteen minutes from Shediac. This area of Grande-Digue is uncrowded, unspoiled and serene. Find more information and video on the web at www.GrandeDigue.info

*Update - there is now a pending sale on this seaside property. If you would like some help finding the seaside property of your dreams then please contact me about my services to Buyers.

Seaside chalet Grande-Digue

I'm back

05-25-09
Nancy Hare
Nancy Hare: Real Estate Agent in Miramichi, NB

Wow its been a hectic time since last I blogged.. my house is still on the market, been shown a few times, not sold yet. My office building is for sale, some interest there. I have been sick for the last few weeks, a travelling pain haha.. no really laryngitis - WHICH I HATED.. never realized how much I talked until I couldn't and the usual tired, achy, etc.

But now I am back and feeling AWESOME ready to take on the world, well at least my little part of it. I actually missed being on here. I will have to take some time, maybe tonight (when I am not working) to catch up on all of those bloggers I read.