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Blog | Jodi Bernard | PEI Real Estate Guides & Insights

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Jodi Bernard

PEI Lands Protection Act Explained

Understanding land ownership rules in Prince Edward Island can be confusing—especially for waterfront properties, acreage limits, and non-resident buyers. This guide breaks down the PEI Lands Protection Act in plain language, including who needs approval, what counts toward acreage limits, and common misconceptions I see in real transactions.

👉 Read the full guide:
https://jodibernard.com/pei-lands-protection-act-explained.html

Buying a Home in Prince Edward Island

Buying a home in PEI is different from many other provinces—especially for out-of-province buyers. This guide walks through the full buying process, local rules to be aware of, common mistakes, and what to expect when purchasing a home anywhere on the Island.

👉 Read the full guide:
https://jodibernard.com/buying-a-home-in-prince-edward-island.html

PEI Closing Cost Explained

Learn what PEI home buyers should expect to pay at closing, including land transfer tax, legal fees, adjustments, inspections, and title insurance.

👉 Read the full guide:
https://jodibernard.com/pei-closing-costs.html

PEI Home Inspection Checklist

Understand the real closing costs for PEI home buyers—land transfer tax, legal fees, inspections, adjustments, and whether title insurance makes sense.

👉 Read the full guide:
https://jodibernard.com/pei-home-inspection-checklist.html

PEI Winter Home Buying

Discover why winter can be one of the smartest times to buy a home on PEI—less competition, motivated sellers, and the chance to see how a home truly performs in harsh weather.

👉 Read the full guide:
https://jodibernard.com/winter-home-buying-pei.html

Moving to PEI From Ontario

Thinking about moving to PEI from Ontario? Learn what really changes—from housing and heating to wells, septic systems, and lifestyle differences you won’t see in online listings.

👉 Read the full guide:
https://jodibernard.com/moving-to-pei-from-ontario.html

PEI Well Water Testing

Private wells are common on PEI. This guide explains how well water testing works, what buyers should test for, and how results affect your purchase.

👉 Read the full guide:
https://jodibernard.com/pei-well-water-testing.html

Selling a Home in PEI? Costs Most Sellers Forget

From legal fees to adjustments and unexpected repairs, here are the expenses most people forget to budget for.

👉 Read the full guide:
https://jodibernard.com/selling-a-home-in-pei-costs-most-sellers-forget.html

Charlottetown PEI

If you’re considering a move to Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown is often the starting point. This guide covers neighbourhoods, lifestyle, and what day-to-day living is really like in the Island’s capital.

👉 Read the full Charlottetown overview:
https://jodibernard.com/charlottetown.html

Summerside PEI

If you’re considering a move to Prince Edward Island, Summerside is one of the most practical places to start. This guide covers neighbourhoods, lifestyle, and what day-to-day living is really like in one of PEI’s most livable communities.

👉 Read the full Summerside overview:
https://jodibernard.com/summerside.html or https://jodibernard.com/Is-Summerside-a-good-place-to-buy-a-home.html

PEI Beaches

Best beaches in Prince Edward Island, from red sand shores to white sand coastlines. Explore top PEI beaches and local favourites.

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https://jodibernard.com/pei-beaches.html

How to sell your home fast PEI

Learn how to sell your home fast in PEI with pricing, prep, photos, marketing, and negotiation tips from PEI REALTOR® Jodi Bernard.