May…the beauty month on Salt Spring and the Gulf Islands. A month where Nature spills out its largesse, where longer days invite one to enjoy the ease of the season.

What of that real estate market? The same tune is being hummed: low inventory and buyer interest, leading to stability. The chaotic weeks in February, March, April ended with the election. It may well be a later and longer sales market, but strength remains and buyers are active up to a mid-two million price range.

It usually takes until August for the higher price points to fill in. Several years ago, Salt Spring and the Gulf Islands became a late summer/fall market. Although there have been some new listings, reflecting the Spring market timing, they are not plentiful. It’s interesting that undeveloped land options are also finding their buyer.

The uncertainties of the past few months, however, and the consistent worries about tariffs impacts, have created a bit of a pause mindset. The activity goes in bursts. We’re still ok? Then there’s another burst of activity. One also notes that price reductions take place at the point of an offer. So…sense of stability and yet one is aware of blips on the radar. Important to pay attention.

Meantime, it’s marvelous May! Victoria Day Weekend, Round Salt Spring Sailing Race, Memorial Day Weekend, Swiftsure Sailing Race, Saturday Market in the Park, Tuesday Farmers Market, Ganges Gallery receptions, hiking/walking trails, beachcombing, spa retreats, Mother’s Day welcome at Hastings House, blossoms like confetti, wine tastings, cider tastings, farmgate stands, and everywhere the eruption of Nature at its best. Enjoy!.