Housing sales in the province jumped 3 percent in April when compared to the same time last year according to the New Brunswick Real Estate Association.
688 homes being sold and President Dwayne Hayes tells CHSJ News it's a positive sign.
He says that's always a good indicator of a strong season for real estate.
He says another great trend is an increase in the average price of homes sold in the province --up six percent when compared to last year to sit at about 171-thousand dollars.