Mild winters on Vancouver Island create a magical playground where the outdoor activities are endless for wintertime fun and frolic. At this time of year whether with family or visiting friends & relatives we have compiled a list of fun locations to visit. From alpine skiing & snowboarding, surfing & storm watching, hiking & mountain biking or caving, there is something for everyone! We have you covered and at the end of your day of adventure we have included a homemade recipe for a rich cup of hot chocolate to savour that is easy to make and guaranteed to warm you up! Enjoy and happy frolicking!

Reviewing the market across Canada helps give me a pulse on our local market as many buyers I work with come from out of Nanaimo. In this report, I have included a few more national statistics with home sales in the Canadian MLS® Systems staying somewhat steady in October which followed a string of monthly increases that began in March.

Sales of single-family homes in September were virtually flat year over year but dipped by 16 per cent from August. However, apartment and townhouse sales rose by 15 per cent and 11 per cent year over year, respectively.

Get your fill of ghoulish activities in and around Vancouver Island with some awesome events happening this Halloween that will appeal to all ages. We have compiled a handy list to help get you in the spooky spirit.

Residential sales in every B.C. region forecast to recover in 2020. Total home transactions across province expected to rise 11 per cent versus 2019, with average sale prices also predicted to increase in every area.

With the cooler temperatures and falling leaves we are reminded that the fall season is quickly upon us. As the seasons change so do our activities and the needs around the home. It’s a great time to do some seasonal maintenance to keep your home running smoothly and efficiently. Some attention now will ensure you are not caught unprepared. We’ve prepared an easy checklist to help give your home some TLC for the months ahead.

Our team at dg & associates is so excited to be a part of The Westerly at Fairwinds! We had the pleasure of hosting the inaugural event along with the Fairwinds Community and Seacliff Properties to celebrate the time-honoured structural completion of The Westerly. A great turn out and fun was had by all in the beautiful marina side setting to celebrate. Attendees learned about this new masterfully executed residential community, the Fairwinds lifestyle and signed the commemorative plaque that will become a permanent fixture in the finished building.

Sales of single-family homes in July board-wide rose by three per cent year over year and were 12 per cent higher than in June. Last month, 453 single-family homes sold on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System compared to 406 the previous month and 438 in July 2018 with an increase in townhouse sales by 22 per cent. Some areas remain active and even brisk at specific price points.

We are taking the in-home tour to the next level! You can explore our homes from anywhere in the world with our Real 3D tour that offers realistic details and the experience of our homes without ever setting foot inside our properties.

Summer has finally arrived on the West Coast and with kids on summer break and out of town family coming to visit, it's hard to decide what to do. Worry no more! This blog covers several events that will be fun for the whole family; and they're all happening right here in Nanaimo and surrounding areas during the summer months!