Spring is in the air, and whether or not you are planning to list your home this season, consider updating the outside of your home and see how you can drastically improve your homes curb appeal.
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Market Update February 2016
Nanaimos housing market started 2016 with strong sales, continuing the momentum created in the last quarter of 2015.
5 Trends in Micro Housing
The hottest new trend paring in urban real estate; the burgeoning micro-housing movement. That dream of a household with 2.5 children, a dog, and a two-car garage may no longer be the future norm: people are staying single longer, having children later, and opting out of living in the suburbs, in favor of moving into city centers. In response to these demographic shifts—and in an effort to create more affordable options, urban housing is getting smaller. Cities like Vancouver, Seattle and San Francisco, have adopted zoning changes to allow for micro-housing, generally studios under 400 square feet.
How to choose the right lightbulb
With new, energy-efficient lighting standards come new kinds of light bulbs and more choices than ever. So how do you decide which bulb is best for your home and budget?
Market Update January 2016
In many respects, 2015 was a year to celebrate for our local housing market. After 5 years of below average sales, and little to no price growth, 2015 had many sellers smiling. The question people are asking, is whether the prospects for 2016 will be any better?
New Minimum Downpayment Rules
Are you going to be affected by the new minimum downpayment rules?
Home Improvement Tips
Whether you are planning to sell your house today, or planning for the future, there are a number of inexpensive improvements that will go a long way toward increasing your enjoyment of your home, while adding to its value.
New Years Resolutions for Your Home
2016 is almost here; and if you are anything like myself along with a new year comes the inevitable vows to lose weight, to save money or to spend more time with family and friends, but what about your home? So many of our clients want to simplify there lives, ditch the clutter or be more environmentally conscious this upcoming year? To help the process here are my top picks for t home improvement resolutions for the New Year.
Market Update Nov 2015
Sales of single-family homes declined in October, reflecting typically slower fall market conditions. However, due to a robust spring and summer housing market, the board is on target to end out the year as one of the stronger years for sales within the last 5 years.
Quarterly release of the Canadian Housing Market
The Housing Market Assessment publication for Canada evaluates the extent to which there is evidence of problematic housing market conditions in selected Census Metropolitan Areas
The Ridge Video Update
Phase one lots 90% sold out, One Oak town homes has only 2 left. Phase 2 new selling in Nanaimo first livable community. The Ridge introduces functional ‘traffic-calmed streets’ that enhance pedestrian safety and minimize hard surfaces to reduce storm water run-off and nurture the significant wetlands on the site. These innovative ‘sustainable streets’ allow rainwater to infiltrate the ground and be filtered by the natural vegetation. Impervious road surfaces are minimized (eliminating several acres of asphalt), resulting in cleaner water and a more natural run-off that mimics the areas original conditions. Beautiful, energy efficient homes are set in a forested mountainside setting with leafy sidewalks, community walking trails, and extensive green spaces. Majestic trees, dramatic rock outcroppings and lush wetlands are complemented by effective bioswales, indigenous landscaping and porous surfaces.
Energy Saving Gadgets
As environmentally conscious consumers we at DG|associates are constantly looking for energy-saving products to help the environment and save money. With so many manufacturers offering more “green” gadgets than ever before it can be almost impossible to choose. In order to help you decide which gadgets are right for you we have assembled a list of our top 6 gadgets we believe are worth the investment!