July 2025 South Nanaimo Update
July 2025 South Nanaimo Update with Statistics provided by Chris Rigby of Gillette and Associates!
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Street Names: What You Need to Know
When buying a home it is important to know the difference between street names and their meaning. Find everything you need our guide!
Read the storyRelocating to Vancouver Island: Ditch the Downtown Dash
Over the past few year, there has been an influx of those relocating to Vancouver Island form the Mainland. Click here to find out why!
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Nanaimo Real Estate Market Update, Recent June Sales
Join us for the June 2025 - Real Estate Market Update covering Nanaimo, Vancouver Island and Canada as a whole.
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Gracewood at Fairwinds
Set on over 20 acres of natural landscape, Gracewood at Fairwinds will feature 53 spacious lots ranging from 0.3 to 0.5 acres.
Read the storyVancouver Island Real Estate Emerges as a Hotspot Amid Lower Mainland Pressures
Don't miss out! Vancouver Island Real Estate homes are rising as they reign a competitive edge over the Lower Mainland costs!
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June 2025 – Real Estate Market Update
Join us for the June 2025 - Real Estate Market Update covering Nanaimo, Vancouver Island and Canada as a whole.
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HUGE First-Time Home Buyers GST Exemption
Hey Nanaimo! If you’ve been scrolling through listings, dreaming of that perfect first home by the ocean or tucked away in a quiet neighbourhood, you’re in for some fantastic news. The federal…
Read the storyMay 2025 – Real Estate Market Update
Join us for the May 2025 - Real Estate Market Update covering Nanaimo, Vancouver Island and Canada as a whole.
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November 2024 Market Stats
Dive deep into the November 2024 Market stats and how that is going to affect buyers and sellers in the following months.
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Beyond Vancouver – Investor Hotspots
Discover B.C.'s emerging real estate markets beyond Vancouver—explore investor hotspots and why these areas are becoming so popular.
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Spring Market Arrives in the Fall
Explore fall real estate market with rising inventory, price adjustments, and increased activity in single-family homes and townhouses.
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July 2024 Market Update
Stay informed with July 2025 Market Update for Vancouver Island real estate trends. Get insights to guide your property decisions
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June 2024 Market Update
In June 2024, the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) reported a total of 737 property sales across all categories on the MLS® System. This included 359 single-family homes (excluding acreage…
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June 2024 Market Report
Vancouver Island June Market Recap: April real estate trends, sales stats, Canadian economy overview, and interest rate decision.
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British Columbia’s Housing Landscape Transformation
BC's "Homes for People" action plan transforms British Columbia's housing landscape, addressing affordability and availability.
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First-Time Home Buyers Guide
Homeownership with DG & Associates. Our guide for first-time home buyers covers budgeting, financing, and finding your ideal space.
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Investment Living Through Condos in Nanaimo
Discover investment living through condos in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island. Secure growth and financial stability in 2024.
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Speculation Tax Expansion January 2024
Learn about the expansion of the speculation tax and its impact on real estate investments and property ownership.
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Lakefront Living – Vancouver Island
Experience lakefront living on Vancouver Island. Discover the coastal lifestyle in Nanaimo, BC. Relax and enjoy nature's beauty.
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Sustainable Living Homes
Discover Sustainable Living Homes in Nanaimo, BC. Embrace coastal living with eco-friendly designs and sustainable lifestyle choices.
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Nanaimo Market Update – November 2023
Stay informed with the Nanaimo Market Update for November 2023. Get the latest trends and insights on Nanaimo's real estate market.
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Romantic Countryside Inspired Homes
Discover romantic countryside inspired homes on Vancouver Island. Find your perfect retreat in this picturesque setting.
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Cutting-Edge 3D Printed Homes
Learn about 3D printed homes and the factors they bring. Whether they maintain heat, how long they take to make and typical costs.
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July 2023 Nanaimo Market Update
Year over year there is less than a 1% difference to the average home price, indicating that home prices are nearly identical to last year. The average home price of $876,671 is also a 5.5% increase…
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May 2023 Market Update
Explore the statistics of the May 2023 Real Estate Market in Naniamo and what to expect in the following months
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June 2023 Market Update
Join Derek Gillette for a June 2023 Nanaimo Market Update where he goes over the latest real estate news of Vancouver Island!
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2023 Q1 Vancouver Island Market Intelligence Report
Learn about the 2023 Q1 Market Report in Nanaimo BC and where the market is heading in the following months.
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March 2023 Market Update
Supply Historically in the Nanaimo real estate market, we experience an increase in new listings from January to February. In only 3 of the last 10 years have we seen a month over month decrease in…
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2020 Real Estate Market – Recap
The fewer surprises and experiences that accumulated in 2020 made it feel like a much longer than normal year. Learning new ways of doing business, including many people transitioning to working from…
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Real Estate Terminology Explained
Buyer’s Agent vs. Listing Agent: Typically, when it comes to the sale of a home, there are two agents involved – a buyer’s agent and a listing agent. The listing agent represents the seller, while…
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REAL 3D VIRTUAL HOME TOURS
Explore our homes from anywhere in the world with our Real3D virtual tours. Experience our homes without ever setting foot inside our properties.
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Nanaimo-Vancouver Anticipated Commuter Ferry Launch
Although Island Ferries has come up against numerous delays and challenges, determination looks to be paying off for in recent news, Island Ferries has announced positive progress in negotiations…
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What is Home Staging?
Home staging, simply put, is the process of visually preparing your home for sale. In the real estate industry we do this help make your home appeal to the widest possible audience of potential…
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