Nanaimo News Updates
Category: Nanaimo News
Before You React to your BC Assessment. Read This!
Our Take on BC Assessments in Nanaimo It happens every January like clockwork. The blue BC Assessment notices start hitting mailboxes from Hammond Bay to Chase River, and our phones at Gillette & Associates start ringing with the same questions: “Did my house value really jump that much?” “Why does this number look lower than […]
Nanaimo Raked #1 for Quality of Life in British Columbia and 2nd in Canada.
Nanaimo: A West Coast Lifestyle That’s Easy to Love There’s a reason Nanaimo keeps showing up in conversations about quality of life. Set between the Salish Sea and rolling forested hills, this Vancouver Island city offers something increasingly rare: a lifestyle that feels both connected and unhurried. Life here isn’t defined by one big moment […]
Santa helps review Nanaimo November 2025 Market Report!
Nanaimo Real Estate Market Report – November 2025: Assessment vs. Reality & the Floorplans Buyers Want Market Intelligence As part of this Nanaimo market report for November 2025, we’re seeing a clear pattern in the single-family segment: buyers are active, but disciplined. They’re prioritizing practical 3–4 bedroom layouts and watching the spread between assessed value […]
November Market Update
November Market Update (Reflecting October Data) Prepared for Gillette & Associates This fall’s market is looking more balanced and predictable—a welcome shift compared with the volatility seen in major urban centers. According to VIREB, October recorded 649 total sales across all property types, down 9% year-over-year. Inventory also tightened slightly, with 3,838 active listings, 4% […]
Most First-Time Buyers Don’t Realize They Could Save Thousands!
Design Notes: October Inspiration from Near and Far
Because great design doesn’t just happen in studios or showrooms — it begins with how we live, how we notice, and how we draw inspiration from the world around us. And this October, there’s plenty to be inspired by, both here at home and across the globe.
Designing with the Island in Mind
While Nanaimo has long been celebrated for offering more room to breathe compared to larger urban centers like Vancouver, a new trend is reshaping how we live in the Harbour City. A growing demand for stylish, low-maintenance lifestyles is leading to an increase in the development of smaller, more efficient living spaces. This shift towards chic, compact condo and apartment living is not about sacrificing space, but about embracing a smarter, more intentional way of life.
Nanaimo Real Estate — September 2025 “First Out” Market Recap
FAQs Are Nanaimo home prices falling? Not meaningfully. Flat on a 90-day view; August’s $/sqft is softer than early summer. Which areas have the most selection? North Nanaimo, Departure Bay, South Nanaimo, University District, Central Nanaimo. What floorplan sells best? Ranchers—both volume and $/sqft.
September 2025 Events
Westwood Lake Park Gets a Major Glow-Up
Subsidized Rental Housing Development Advances Near Downtown Nanaimo
Ballenas Housing Society, will introduce 116 much-needed rental units, with a substantial majority being subsidized to ensure affordability.
