A brief history of Valentine’s Day 💌
The original mid-February celebration of love was a fertility festival which honoured the Roman god of agriculture. Like many of our modern holidays, this pagan merrymaking was later rebranded, and is now referred to as Valentine's Day.
Named after not one but TWO saints called Valentinus, the re-imagined celebration was more pope-y than love-y until the 14th century.
Saint Valentine's Day really hit its stride in 18th century London where couples proclaimed their love for each other using the now ubiquitous gifts of candies, flowers, and saucy cards.
More than 1,500 years after its conception, Valentine's Day is big business. Nearly 200 million cards are bought each year and the average consumer will spend $160 on gifts. According to the National Retail Federation, men will spend twice as much money as compared to women.
Call me at 604-418-2695 and let's have a heart-to-heart about selling your home. 💖
NEW CONSTRUCTION ACREAGE FOR SALE: Roberts Creek, BC - $1,659,000
This 5-bedroom-plus-den, 4-bathroom custom home is situated on a private acreage in desirable Roberts Creek. It combines high-end finishes with modern design and there’s even potential rental revenue from the basement that has its own kitchen roughed-in and ready for a separate suite.
Purchase before February 15, 2022 and you can pick the colour scheme and have influence on other aspects of finishing.
Brand new builds on acreages in the Creek do not come up often so hurry and call me today for an info pack. 📲 - 604-418-2695
Project constructed by Clark Hamilton Enterprises Ltd.
Sellers need to have a plan
Earlier in January, I did a deep dive on Sunshine Coast real estate market for the first part of 2022. I cover a lot of ground in the full interview but had this to say about Sunshine Coast homeowners that want to sell in Q1 of 2022:
I had clients [in 2021] who sold but didn’t take my advice when I suggested properties to write offers on. They were happy getting top dollar when they sold, but then they wanted to lowball everyone, and have ended up in a situation where there's a ticking clock for them to be out of their home before pulling the trigger on buying. That's what my main advice to sellers: Have a clear plan, understand why you're selling, and have a realistic plan for making the transition from seller to buyer.
Do your best to not get wrapped up in the excitement of rising prices and competing offers. When you list your home, have a clear plan on not only selling your home but where you’ll go when it does sell. Call me when you’re ready to list and I’ll put my proven system to work for you. 604-418-2695
You can watch the full video here or read the transcript on my website.
HOUSE FOR SALE: 1523 Grandview Road, Gibsons, BC - $1,499,000
Private and secluded, 1523 Grandview Road in Gibsons is ideal for a family looking to relocate to BC’s beautiful Sunshine Coast.
Upstairs, you’ll find an incredible kitchen with a HUGE centre island and stainless steel appliances, and a spacious living room with a gas fireplace and a filtered ocean view. Downstairs is a large revenue/in-law suite. Use this ground floor as additional living space or rent it out as a mortgage helper. Or invite your parents or grandparents to live with you and make this home multi-generational.
You’re less than 400 metres to Bonniebrook Beach. This is the Sunshine Coast’s premiere summertime beach destination and is a must-visit for locals and visitors alike. And a short 5-minute drive from home brings you to the shops, restaurants, and schools of nearby Gibsons. Another 8 minutes down the road is the Langdale ferry terminal.
The entire Sunshine Coast real estate market is starved for inventory and there’s a TON of demand for properties just like this one.
Call me today at 604-418-2695 to schedule your viewing or to request an info pack.
Photos from 1523 Grandview Road, Gibsons, BC
SOLD! Lot 119, Godkin Road, Garden Bay, BC
I helped my happy buyer secure this 0.69 acre lot in beautiful Garden Bay. Peekaboo views, services are to the lot line, and it’s easy walking distance to nearby Daniel Point Park, a hidden gem on the Sunshine Coast.
Call me when you’re ready to build your dream home and I’ll help you find your perfect lot and I can even connect you with the best local builders on the Sunshine Coast. 604-418-2695
Call Tony today!
If you’re not already working with an agent, call me when you’re ready to buy or sell and I’ll guide you through the busy and competitive real estate market on BC’s BEAUTIFUL Sunshine Coast.
Tony Browton - TrueBlueRealty.ca
Personal Real Estate Corporation
RE/MAX City Realty (Gibsons)
Mobile: 604-418-2695
Email: Click here to email Tony
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