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Month: July 2020

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Why So Few Listings for Vacant Land?

July 31, 2020 Treat Hull 0

Earlier this week I received the following email which raised several questions about the availability of vacant land in the County. I thought the questions might be of interest to other readers so I am […]

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If We’re In A Recession, Why Is There So Much Demand for County Real Estate?

July 21, 2020 Treat Hull 0

On Thursday of this week, I have the priviledge of taking part in a (virtual) panel discussion about the Covid-19 impact on real estate and short-term rentals in particular. The panel will be part of […]

Image from Globe & Mail article on how Covid-19 has brought about a fundamental change in demand for homes in Prince Edward County.
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Globe & Mail Article Highlights Fundamental Market Change

July 15, 2020 Treat Hull 0

A Globe & Mail article on new developments in Prince Edward County real estate published July 15th, 2020 quoted Broker of Record Treat Hull extensively. In the article, Treat argues that Covid-19 has had two […]

Image shows a screen grab from CBC TV The National interviewing broker of record Treat Hull on the impact of Covid-19 on short term rentals and housing affordability.
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CBC’s The National Interviews Treat Hull on Pandemic & Short-Term Rentals

July 14, 2020 Treat Hull 0

Broker of Record Treat Hull was interviewed on CBC’s The National on July 14th, 2020 as part of a segment on the impact of Covid-19 on short-term rentals. Airbnb bookings in Toronto are down 60% […]

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Podcast: County Real Estate Bounces Back – But Is It Sustainable

July 13, 2020 Treat Hull 1

As heard on The Grapevine on 99.3 County FM on July 13th, 2020. Real estate broker Treat Hull and show host Lynn Pickering discuss the post-Covid-19 recovery in local real estate and the implications for […]

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Treat Hull Joined Lynn Pickering for Real Estate Update on 99.3 County FM

July 11, 2020 Treat Hull 0

Treat Hull joined host Lynn Pickering on the Monday, July 13th edition of The County Grapevine on 99.3 County FM to discuss the results in Treat’s latest quarterly real estate report. The discussion will focus […]

Chart shows that Prince Edward real estate sales made a strong recovery in June, nearly doubling May sales.
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County Real Estate Recovered Strongly in June

July 6, 2020 Treat Hull 0

After the pandemic-induced depression in real estate during April and May, County real estate recovered strongly in June, moving close to bubble territory. Demand Doubled From May to June home sales exploded, with double the […]

Image shows Toronto Star article which quotes Broker of Record Treat Hull on how working from home is driving demand for Prince Edward County real estate
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Toronto Star: Treat Hull on Working From Home Driving Demand

July 2, 2020 Treat Hull 0

Tess Kalinowski, real estate reporter for the Toronto Star, quoted Broker of Record Treat Hull as part of a July 2nd article entitled ‘They are buying everything’: Cottage sales surge by as much as 25 […]

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