Copyright, Li Read, 2023
July, 2023.
Canada Day
Canada Day introduces delectable July...a Canada-wide celebration on the 1st. Happy Birthday!
Lots happening on Salt Spring and the Gulf Islands: artist studios are open, the famous Saturday Market and
Tuesday Farmers Market on Salt Spring, Ganges galleries showcasing their amazing artists, ArtSpring events,
ArtCraft at Mahon Hall, patios and decks at restaurants and coffee places (al fresco is the gift), wine and
cider tastings, hiking trails, swimming in lakes and ocean, kayaking, sailing, live music venues...it's all
here...just waiting for your enjoyment and summer ease.
The Salt Spring Real Estate Market
The real estate market? It's the same continuing tune: lack of inventory and stable pricing.
There is a sense that prices will rise. It may take until late August to have clarity on this definite
possibility. Lack of supply (combined with strong buyer desire) is the reason. Most owners do not want to be
sellers. Further, Canada's immigration policy is set to welcome 500,000 immigrants a year and the lack of
available housing will keep prices higher.
Islands Trust
The Islands Trust effectively capped growth on the Gulf Islands
when the provincial government created it in 1974. This is apart from real estate trends over time. Basically,
it's a "this much, and no more" item. Another reason for price stability and price increases, though.
Questions? Call me. liread33@gmail.com
Short & Sweet Days of Summer
Summer is both a sweet and a short season. Already we see shorter days (by seven seconds a day). Time to "take
five" as the great Dave Brubeck played. In our on/off, on/off binary world, it's important to
breathe life into our editing function. Yes, we do have a pause button. Yes, we do have the ability to close
the screen and simply "be". Summer is the perfect time to simply rediscover "ease".
Try sitting beside the sea, calm, high tide, late afternoon light shimmering, reflections softening our
thoughts. See? Real summer approaches. Be still and enjoy the peacefulness. Real reality is here. The gift of
summer is with you.
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Tel: 1-250-537-7647
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