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Hornby Island
Real Estate Trends
Data obtained from looking at recent real estate
sales on Hornby Island
can help buyers better assess current market trends.
At present, the most obvious trend in Hornby Island
real estate is a very high demand for properties
of any size. People from all walks of life have
felt the impact of the recent instability of the
stock markets, and have come to recognize Hornby
land as a secure investment. Furthermore, there
is a growing trend to leave behind the hectic “Big
City” in favor of a slower paced lifestyle,
and certainly a life on Hornby Island fulfills this
desire. Combined, these incentives have resulted
in a very favorable assessment of Hornby Island
real estate with an increased demand and rising
prices.
High Demand for Hornby
So far, 2004 has witnessed a strong demand for
Hornby Island
homes, investment properties, and its increasingly
rare acreages. Most properties on Hornby sell
within days or weeks of being put on the market,
many without ever being advertised.
As such, it is imperative for serious buyers to
forge a relationship with local
realtors in order to find available real estate
that suits your needs. Your agent will be the first
to know of new properties hitting the market, and
will be able to keep you abreast of any news or
changes to the local realty scene.
Investing in Hornby Island
Recent years have seen consumer confidence in the
stock markets slump in reaction to their poor performance
since the burst of the dot-com bubble. This lack
of confidence in the stock market combined with
low interest rates, contributed to a 25% increase
in B.C. residential real estate sales in 2002! More
and more people are recognizing the very favorable
promise of real estate investment, particularly
in regions such as B.C.’s Gulf Islands. Hornby
Island’s reputation as a beautiful place to
live and its consistently appreciating real estate
values have provided buyers with confidence to invest
in Hornby real estate. Whether you are seeking a
single family
home, vacation property, investment or land trust
opportunity, you can rest assured in knowing
that your investment in Hornby Island is sound.
Enjoying the Simple Life
While there is no doubt that we live in truly remarkable
times in terms of human innovation, the cost of
this technological renaissance has been the development
of a very hectic lifestyle for most urban dwellers.
Our networked, "24/7" existence has come
with a high price tag: the abandonment of simple
values like keeping fit, eating well, and dedicating
time to pursue personal interests. Thankfully, places
like Hornby Island are reminding people that they
can have it all!
Hornby Island is not remote enough to be considered
“back woods”. Aside from large shopping
complexes, the Island provides almost all the amenities
that one is accustomed to in the “Big City”.
High-speed Internet will even be available soon!
However, the pace of life on Hornby is decidedly
slower than in urban centres. There is a more general
appreciation of nature, community and the arts.
It is therefore possible to balance the requirements
of surviving in the new millennium with the pleasures
and passions associated with a life in closer communion
with nature and neighbors. Hornby Island provides
the environment to nurture this balance, and this
has proven to be a strong appeal of the Island.
Conclusion
The high demand for Hornby
Island real estate is due largely to the security
of land investing, and an increasing desire to escape
to a slower paced, more balanced lifestyle. Without
a doubt, Hornby’s rising property values support
confidence in real estate investing, and the Island
is indeed a wonderful place to reconnect with oneself
and a healthier way of life.
The popularity of Hornby realty has also made it
a necessity to work with a local realtor in order
to locate the Hornby property of your dreams. Serious
buyers are encouraged to complete our information
request form, or to contact
the local RE/MAX office to get on their mailing
list so that you are contacted as soon as new Hornby
properties hit the market.
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