Matt Estabrooks' Blog

One of the benefits of being designated as a census metropolitan area by Statistics Canada is being included in the yearly population estimates released by the federal department between the actual census. (Which by the way will take place this year.) My "home town", Moncton is the largest center...

You can easily see by the chart I prepared from the year-to-date numbers published by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation that the Moncton CMA has dominated housing starts in New Brunswick for three of the last four years when compared to the Saint John CMA and the Fredericton CA. Moncton...

In New Brunswick you, Buyer, have the right to be represented in any real estate transaction. You deserve to know your prospect representative's credentials and experience. You have the right to know if your representative will also we working for the seller. You are entitled to know up front if ...

Overview: The real estate industry is regulated by this Act, together with private legislation (An Act to Incorporate the New Brunswick Real Estate Association), which is administered by the industry through its Association. The industry is responsible for education of its members or prospective...

It's unwise to be unrepresented when buying real estate ! If you don't know who is really representing you then you could be at risk. Should you really take advice from the Seller's representatives? That's like taking advice from the coach of the opposing team. If you want your own coach in the r...

The seaside Town of Shediac, situated on the warm, sandy shores of the Northumberland Strait, is a haven for tourists each Summer. Whether you're looking for that perfect little cottage, a grand Summer residence, or a seasonal business opportunity, you may find it in the Shediac area. Need help f...

This May 2010 Moncton East real estate market report includes these neighbourhoods: Sunny Brae, Humphrey, Fairview Knoll, Sunny Acres, Cherryfield,  Tankville, Valleyview, Lewisville, Camelot Estates, Harrisville, Royal Oaks, Savannah Heights, Grove Hamlet and Meadow Lake Estates. Currently in t...

I've just listed this turn key business with real estate located right on Main Street in the seaside resort town of Shediac, New Brunswick. The owners have made significant improvements to the business since they purchased it two years ago. The century old residence is listed in the Canadian Regi...

Searching the Internet for a small business opportunity can be frustrating. Few details, fewer pictures and very little information about the who is representing the seller. And you certainly don't want to reveal information about yourself to some unlicensed middle person from who knows where. Bu...

(Now SOLD) Located on Main Street in Hillsborough, NB on busy highway 114 leading from metro Moncton to Fundy National Park, this 10 year old property was built for a bakery / cafe / restaurant use. The real property and business was sold as a turnkey operation in 2006. However under the new owne...