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Nanaimo Real Estate Market Update, Recent June Sales

Actionable Data, First June stats to Market—From Gillette & Associates.
We break down the latest 90-day data for single family homes—providing the numbers and insights you need weeks before they appear in official market reports. Our analysis covers average price per square foot, hottest neighbourhoods, days on market, and the true impact of price drops. If you want to price your home right or buy with an edge, these are the numbers to know.

Gracewood at Fairwinds

Set on over 20 acres of natural landscape, Gracewood will feature 53 spacious lots ranging from 0.3 to 0.5 acres. This new phase is designed to blend beautifully with the surrounding forest and coastal setting, including a central park space for residents to enjoy.

Vancouver Island Real Estate Emerges as a Hotspot Amid Lower Mainland Pressures 

Despite the current fall of housing prices in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland from their excessive heights, a growing number of homebuyers and investors are turning their attention to Vancouver Island real estate. With its comparatively lower property prices, relaxed lifestyle, and strong community ties, the island is quickly becoming a compelling alternative for those seeking both affordability and quality of life.

Exploring Vancouver Island during the Holiday Season

During the holiday season, Vancouver Island transforms into a winter wonderland, offering a variety of activities for residents and visitors alike. With its unique blend of natural beauty and vibrant culture, the island provides an array of experiences to make your holiday season memorable. From outdoor adventures to cultural explorations, here’s a guide to enjoying Vancouver Island this winter.

5 Places to Visit on Vancouver Island

With the summer season right around the corner, we’re fortunate to have Vancouver Island’s beautiful surroundings easily accessible. We’re quite an active and outdoorsy group at Dg & Associates, and we take pride in being centrally located in Nanaimo on east Vancouver Island where all the Island’s vibrant surroundings are conveniently reachable within minutes or a couple of hours. We’ve curated a short list of a few awesome places to explore this summer!

Kayaking around Vancouver Island

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!