Here in Nanaimo and elsewhere on Vancouver Island we are blessed with amazing stretches of shoreline both seaside, lakeside and riverside. Our Coastal Waters are home to some of the highest populations of sea life on the planet. There is always a good chance of getting a glimpse of a Sealion or a Whale, so bring your camera and the waterproof pouch just in case!
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Market Snapshot from a National to Vancouver Island and Nanaimo overview
Interest Rates – Consumer Confidence – Migration – Local Market Conditions MARKET COOLS SLIGHTLY FOR SUMMER BUT HIGH DEMAND CONTINUES
The Bastion – Nanaimo’s Oldest Landmark
Have you been wondering why the colours lighting up the Bastion keep changing?
Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
Here on the West Coast Spring is in the air – even though that air is still got a chill to it!
Holiday Baking
As we are being encouraged to stay home this 2020 holiday season, snuggling on the couch, watching Christmas movies, and baking your favourite Christmas cookies can become even sweeter when you give some of the following delicious cookie recipes a try!
Buyers Home Amenities Check-List Has Changed
Home-buying preferences have dramatically changed now due to COVID. What once was on every buyers checklist has shifted as 2020 has had a profound impact on the way people live and work. Home design trends are now taking into consideration today’s “new normal” way of life with buyers more interested in single-family homes with more square footage and larger backyard areas.
Destination Long Beach
Vancouver Island hosts so many beautiful places to explore and one of our favourite destinations we are featuring this month are the beaches at Long Beach!
October 2022 Market Report
Canadian home sales and prices have reached a new high, as overall market conditions continue to trend upwards as they did in July and August.
GAS FIREPLACE VS. ELECTRIC FIREPLACE
Everyone loves to cozy up to a fireplace in the winter. An electric or gas fireplace can be an amazing option if you don’t want to deal with the mess or safety concerns that come with burning wood. That leaves you with the choice of a gas fireplace vs. electric fireplace when you’re building a new home or renovating an existing one.
STRONG POST-COVID RECOVERY CONTINUES
Home sales recorded over Canadian MLS® Systems increased 6.2% in August 2020, raising them to another new all-time monthly record. It has been a strong summer as buyers play catch up following the loss of so much of the 2020 spring market, it really does seem that the spring market shifted into the summer.
10 Fun Fall Activities
Fall is a beautiful season — even if it does look a little different this year. Nothing about 2020 has been what anyone expected, and this fall will be no exception. Here are some of the best things to do this fall, whether you’re social distancing, staying at home, or trying to keep activities in your own backyard. Let’s keep celebrating the season, even if it’s an autumn like we’ve never seen before.
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
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.