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Nanaimo Single Family Market
Nanaimo SFH Market Report — June 2026 Market Intelligence Report Nanaimo Single-Family Homes 60-Day Market Analysis · June 2026 · Gillette & Associates / eXp Realty Active Listings 454 Avg $1,097,432 · Avg 51 DOM Sold + Pending 238 76 sold · 162 pending Months of Inventory 5.97 454 ÷ (76 ÷ 2 months) Avg […]
The Science Behind Passive House Design
High-Performance Living The Quiet Genius of Passive Homes A refined look at Passive House design, where comfort, performance, sustainability, and architectural intention meet. Derek Gillette Personal Real Estate Corporation May 26, 2026 May 26, 2026 In a world where luxury is often measured by what a home shows, Passive House design asks a more interesting […]
The Tiny Garden Trend Quietly Taking Over Vancouver Island Homes
Vancouver Island Living The Small GardensPeople Are Holding Onto Across Nanaimo and Vancouver Island, more people are creating small outdoor spaces that feel calming, useful, and deeply personal — places that bring beauty, routine, and connection back into everyday life. It often begins with something simple. Fresh basil growing beside the kitchen door. Herbs clipped […]
Why Conversation Pits Are Returning to Modern Luxury Homes
DESIGN • CULTURE • LIFESTYLE The Return of the Conversation Pit Why sunken living rooms are making a comeback in a world craving warmth, intimacy, entertaining, and human connection once again. There was a time when homes were designed not just to impress people — but to gather them. Long before oversized kitchen islands, minimalist […]
Nanaimo Real Estate Market Update: Why It’s Getting More Selective
If You Only Add 3 Plants to Your Home, Make Them These
The Psychology of Plants at Home Three Simple Additions That Change How a Space Feels Plants do more than fill a corner. They change how a space is experienced—visually, mentally, and even behaviorally. Not in an obvious way, but in small shifts that add up over time. There’s a reason for that. Humans naturally respond […]
Single Family Homes — April 2026
Nanaimo Single Family Market — April 2026 | Gillette & Associates Nanaimo Market Intelligence Single Family Homes — April 2026 Active listings, pending sales, and recent closings analyzed. Real MLS data, real insights. Data: VIREB MLS as of April 14, 2026 | Single Family Detached Only Months of Inventory 5.0 Balanced Market Active Listings 396 […]
Experience Nanaimo Like You’re on Vacation
The Tourist Rule “From a local to a local, If You Wouldn’t Do It on Vacation, Don’t Do It Today” When you’re away somewhere new, you move a little differently. You don’t default to your usual routine, you try a restaurant you wouldn’t normally pick or have been to, you may tend to try differnt […]
10 Simple Ways to Give Your Home a Fresh Start This Spring
The Spring Home Reset 10 surprisingly satisfying ways to refresh your home this season Spring cleaning has a reputation for being a bit of a chore. But instead of thinking of it as scrubbing every corner of the house, think of it as a seasonal reset for your home. After months of winter routines, spring […]
The last 60 days in Nanaimo tell a clear story:
Gillette & Associates Market Trends Jan 2 – Mar 2, 2026 Nanaimo Market Report — Single Family (60-Day Snapshot) A data-driven look at Nanaimo single-family homes using our 60-day window, plus BC and Canada context to explain the “why behind the numbers.” 1) Nanaimo — Single Family Homes Nanaimo is moving — but selectively. The […]