Brandon Williams. Real Estate

06/07/2026

A housing thought I’ve been kicking around.

Between 2021 and 2025, PEI invested approximately $10.3 million through the Affordable Housing Development Program, helping create 483 rental units.

What if a similar investment was directed toward preserving existing rental housing?

PEI has roughly 2,170 rental units in buildings constructed before 2000. Many are approaching the point where major capital work is required, including roofs, windows, heating systems, plumbing, electrical upgrades, and building envelope repairs.

At $1,000 per unit annually for five years, government could invest roughly $10.85 million into preserving existing rental housing across the Island while creating steady work for local contractors, suppliers, tradespeople, and apprentices.

This wouldn’t replace new housing programs. It would complement them.

We spend a lot of time discussing how to create new units. Should we also be talking more about preserving the ones we already have?

Brandon Williams | Colliers PEI
[email protected]
902.888.9648

06/02/2026

I threw the drone up today to grab some updated photos of 149 Pope Road in Summerside and it was a good reminder of just how much land is here.

With approximately five acres in one of the city’s established industrial areas, opportunities of this size do not come along very often.

The site does carry an environmental contamination designation, which means development isn’t as straightforward as a typical industrial parcel. Currently, approved uses include a government garage and recycling depot. That said, other M1 light industrial uses may be achievable through a provincially approved redevelopment plan.

For the right buyer with a vision for the site, there could be significant long-term potential here.

We’d be happy to discuss the property and what redevelopment opportunities may exist.

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Brandon Williams
902.888.9648
[email protected]

Jacqueline Desroches
902.954.0601
[email protected]

05/12/2026

There’s a reason homes like this rarely come available in Charlottetown.

50 Walthen Avenue blends timeless Maritime character with the updates today’s buyers actually want. Original pine floors, soaring 12-foot ceilings, a beautifully renovated kitchen, and flexible living space that works whether you’re searching for a family home or an investment opportunity with tenants already in place.

Located directly across from Prince Street Elementary and only a short walk to downtown, groceries, and local favourites, this is the kind of neighbourhood where life feels simple, connected, and convenient.

Updated where it matters. Full of charm where it counts.

And perhaps most importantly, no heritage restrictions.

Opportunities to own a piece of Charlottetown’s architectural character with this much flexibility are becoming harder to find.

Brandon Williams | Colliers PEI
902.888.9648
[email protected]

05/04/2026

A brand-new 3 bed, 2 bath bungalow in The Gables, just minutes from Andersons Creek Golf Club and Cavendish Beach.

✔️ 1,601 sq. ft. | Vaulted ceilings
✔️ Open-concept + entertainer’s kitchen
✔️ Private primary suite
✔️ Double garage

Live, vacation, or rent it.
Customize your finishes + lock in new construction with HST included.

📩 Message for details before it’s completed.

Jacqueline Desroches
902 954 0601
[email protected]

Brandon Williams
902 888 9648
[email protected]

04/30/2026

It happens more than you’d think right here on PEI.

An agent reaches out to a property owner about a potential sale, and the response is..

“Sure, bring me an offer.”

When asked for basic details about the property, the owner shuts down completely..

“You said you have buyers, just bring an offer.”

Here’s the problem with that.

The same building can have a vastly different value depending on what the leases look like. A property could be worth significantly more or far less; based entirely on the lease terms, rent levels, and options attached to it. Without that information, any number put in front of you isn’t a real offer. It’s a guess.

And sometimes, a low guess.

If you’re genuinely thinking about selling, sharing some basic information isn’t a vulnerability, it’s how you protect your own interests and ensure you’re getting full value for what you’ve built.

The PEI commercial market is smaller and more relationship driven than larger cities, and that’s exactly why trust matters here. My job isn’t to catch you off guard. It’s to sit down with you, understand your goals, and help you make the most informed decision possible; whether that’s selling now, in five years, or never.

If you own commercial property on PEI and have ever thought about what it might be worth, I’d genuinely welcome that conversation.

No pressure. Just an honest discussion about your property and your goals.

📩 Feel free to reach out directly.

Brandon Williams
[email protected]
902.888.9648

Photo credits: The City of Summerside

04/24/2026

All landlords across PEI are invited!

04/24/2026

Great opportunity to have your voice heard.

Join us next Tuesday for our quarterly Council Meeting, happening in Summerside!

Council Meetings are a great opportunity to socialize with fellow Progressive Conservatives, share ideas, offer feedback, and connect with MLAs and the Provincial Executive. A main feature of this Council Meeting will be the Prince County policy session.

The event begins at 6:30pm, and all members are welcome to attend.

RSVP here: https://www.peipc.ca/april_council_meeting

01/15/2026

December quietly rewrote the PEI housing narrative.

While many assumed the market slowed into year-end, several regions moved the opposite direction. North and South Shore sales jumped 78.9% year-over-year, with Eastern PEI up 30.0%. Summerside continued to push pricing higher, posting a 27.4% increase to an average of $358,198. Stratford held firm as a premium market at $472,240, while Western PEI remained one of the province’s best value plays at $231,300.

The takeaway is simple: PEI isn’t one market. It’s a collection of micro-markets moving at different speeds, creating opportunity depending on where and how you’re positioned.

If you’re planning a move in 2026, align your strategy to the region, not the headlines.

Comment “PEI” if you want a breakdown of what this means for your area.

01/07/2026

First-time buyer on PEI? Don’t miss this.

From down payment assistance, to a land transfer tax exemption, plus $2,500 toward closing costs — there’s real money available that can seriously change your buying power.

Swipe through to see what you may qualify for, then let’s talk before you start house hunting.

01/06/2026

Buying on PEI From Away?

If you live off-island, some rules apply:
5+ acres? You need IRAC approval.
165’+ of shoreline? IRAC approval.

It’s normal. It’s manageable. And with the right guidance, it won’t slow you down.

902.500.9643 [email protected]