September is typically a busy month with kids going back to school and outdoor enthusiasts trying to squeeze in a few more island adventures before the weather turns cold. So although you are probably trying to take advantage of those final lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer, we thought we’d help get you started with your home maintenance checklist for September. With cooler climates looming, you’ll soon be taking refuge inside, so it’s a good time to think about giving your home a little TLC.
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夏天是我们接触大自然的最佳时机。加拿大的夏天非常短暂，所以我们要抓住这个时间，好好感受一下这里大自然的美丽。
July 2018 Market Report
Prices of single-family homes, apartments, and townhouses continue to rise in the VIREB area despite cooling sales in certain markets. Last month, 437 single-family homes sold on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System compared to 438 in June and 556 one year ago, a decrease of 21 per cent.
Summer Outdoor Activities to Stay Fit
We have had such a gorgeous summer here on Vancouver Island and some of the most fun activities before the cooler weather comes is making the most of being outdoors. Why not combine your summer outings with a chance to keep in shape with these very easy and fun ideas!
夏天必备！加拿大西部美食BBQ（烧烤）和甜品
夏天在北美是非常珍贵。我们很喜欢享受这么温暖的天气，在家时候都希望到花园里一边享受零污染的空气和美好的风景，所以大家都喜欢准备一些户外食物，其中最常见我们西人夏天里烹饪的方式是BBQ(烧烤)。常常邀请亲戚和朋友们来家中做客，分享美味可口，又简单的BBQ给大家。 BBQ确实是个非常好的烹饪方式，因为无论在家或者露营都可以做出美味的食物。 简单又省时! 以下是我们提供几个简单的食谱给大家：
May 2018 Market Report
The benchmark price of a single-family home in the Vancouver Island Board area broke the $500,000 mark in May, rising to $507,700, a 17 per cent increase from one year ago. With Nanaimo above the $525,000 mark. Single-family homes are down 17 per cent from last year but posted a month-over-month increase of nine per cent. Last month, 520 single-family homes sold on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System compared to 476 in April and 630 one year ago.
Summer Time on the West Coast – BBQ and Desserts Ideas
Finally it’s the time of the year to bask in some warm weather and enjoy our West Coast cuisine in the great outdoors! The conditions are perfect to put your barbecue into action, so gather the family and friends and enjoy those long summer days. Whether you are at home or off camping, look here for a list of some West Coast signature recipes.
谈一谈在夏季怎样更好地出售你的房产
夏天到来，我们期待的各种户外活动，和家庭假期都要即将开始了。那么在这么忙碌的时间里，如果你的房子已经在市场上，或者你准备要出售，我们需要如何打理房子呢？以下几点可能帮到你：
Tips to Help Sell Your Home During the Summer Months
Summer is almost here and while we wait with excitement for long hot days, beach time, family vacations and endless outdoor activities, the reality is that it can be an extremely busy time. If your home is on the market or if you are thinking of selling, you might want to keep in mind the following tips:
三月份房产市场报告
2018年3月-4月房屋销售有稍微下降，这有可能是由于政府政策变动，更加严格规定抵押贷款的资格，以及消费者对新税收的不确定性等因素的综合影响。但随着进入春季市场，我们将看到买卖的增加。上个月，在Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) 上出售状况如下：
April 2018 Market Update
As we enter the spring market we will see an increase in activity. We did see home sales drop slightly in March and April 2018, likely due to a combination of government policy changes, stricter mortgage qualification rules, and consumer uncertainty surrounding new provincial taxes. Last month, 399 single-family homes sold on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) compared to 316 in February and 482 one year ago in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board.
Vancouver Island Farmers’ Markets
Savoring produce at the peak of freshness, meeting the people who raise and grow your food, and admiring the wares of talented artisans and craftspeople; there are countless reasons for supporting our Island’s Farmers’ Markets. Listen to live music while you shop for locally made coffee, baking, jams & jellies, honey, jewellery, pottery, textiles, plants, flowers, wine, meat, and exceptional produce! At the Farmers’ Market, you’ll find an amazing array of fruits and vegetables that you don’t see in your average supermarket: red carrots, rainbows of heirloom tomatoes, purple cauliflower, green garlic, watermelon radishes, and more. Food as real as it gets—fresh from the farm, and an added bonus, these farmers, ranchers, butchers, fisherman and artisans are also passionate cooks; who better to give plenty of free advice about how to cook the foods they are selling.
