Building Homes - and Legacy - on Canada's Sunshine Coast
Posted on Mar 03, 2025 in Sunshine Coast, BC Real Estate Podcast
On British Columbia’s BEAUTIFUL Sunshine Coast, David Longman is more than a developer — he’s a familiar face. With Longman Developments, he’s not just building homes; he’s shaping the community he’s proud to call his own.
David’s projects have earned a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship. I personally recommend Longman Developments all the tim...
Foreclosures and flipping taxes
Posted on Feb 03, 2025 in Sunshine Coast, BC Real Estate Podcast
Flipping taxes
Starting last month, our local Sunshine Coast real estate market is subject to provincial federal flipping taxes. This likely won't impact a ton of sellers but if you're skilled at buying, renovating, and selling for a profit, you'll want to talk to your accountant, lawyer, and Realtor to see how these twin taxes could affect a sale.
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Is November the time to buy on BC’s Sunshine Coast?
Posted on Nov 01, 2024 in Sunshine Coast, BC Real Estate Podcast
November on the Sunshine Coast real estate market is a pivotal moment for our local market. While central banks have started to cut rates, the market remains in flux.
From boom to post-peak
When the pandemic hit, the local Sunshine Coast market surged. People assumed they'd never need to return to city offices, and the once-perceived barrier of the f...
Conservative Party of BC candidate, Chris Moore [Powell River-Sunshine Coast]
Posted on Oct 01, 2024 in Sunshine Coast, BC Real Estate Podcast
This post was written using a transcript from Tony's October 2024 podcast. It’s been edited for clarity.
TONY: As a long-time resident of the Sunshine Coast, the future of the region is of paramount importance to Chris Moore. With a diverse background in real estate, social justice, and firefighting, he understands the necessity to balance developme...
Unintended consequences of tenancy changes
Posted on Sep 03, 2024 in Sunshine Coast, BC Real Estate Podcast
It used to be that if a landlord wanted to sell a revenue property, the landlord was required to give tenants two full months' notice before the new owner could move in.
Notice period extended
This summer, the BC government extended this notice period to four full months. While this change benefited tenants...
Retirees the Sunshine Coast’s main buyer demo
Posted on Sep 03, 2024 in Sunshine Coast, BC Real Estate Podcast
If you’re selling a home on BC’s BEAUTIFUL Sunshine Coast, there’s a good chance your buyer will be a retiree.
Retirees set the price
Prior to COVID, our prices were largely set by retirees. Many retirees didn’t need to make daily trips into the city and the ferry wasn’t seen as a major turnoff. You saw that buyer demographic reflected in local gover...