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Nanaimo Real Estate Market Analysis: What the Last 90 Days Reveal Heading Into 2026
A data-driven Nanaimo real estate market analysis examining pricing accuracy, inventory pressure, days on market, and what current trends suggest heading into early 2026.
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Home Design in 2025 and What’s Shaping 2026.
A refined look at interior design trends shaping 2025 and what top designers and Architectural Digest predict for 2026, from colour and texture to form and atmosphere.
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Before You React to your BC Assessment. Read This!
Wondering if your BC Assessment in Nanaimo reflects your home’s true value? We break down what it means and why market value is different.
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Nanaimo Raked #1 for Quality of Life in British Columbia and 2nd in Canada.
Explore the lifestyle, neighbourhoods, and quality of life that make this central Vancouver Island city so easy to love.
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Vancouver Island Winter Activities: Cozy Micro-Adventures Close to Home
Explore Vancouver Island winter activities like storm watching, cozy cafés, and easy micro-adventures close to home.
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Cozy Holiday Hosting — The Effortless Trend Everyone Loves
Learn how to host a cozy-casual holiday gathering with simple décor, easy food ideas, and stress-free entertaining tips for the season.
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Santa helps review Nanaimo November 2025 Market Report!
Explore Nanaimo’s November 2025 market report with Santa, including pricing trends, assessment gaps, and the floorplans today’s buyers prefer.
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Vancouver Island Holiday Events This December
Vancouver Island holiday events for December 2025 include festive markets, coastal light displays, concerts, and local seasonal experiences.
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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…
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September 2025 Events
Find out the latest buzz on Nanaimo and the upcoming events in the area with Gillette and Associates today!
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Westwood Lake Park Gets a Major Glow-Up
You know that feeling when a favorite spot gets even better? That's what's happening right here in Nanaimo at Westwood Lake Park!
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August 2025 Events
Explore Nanaimo with these August 2025 events. With museum collections, concerts & farmers markets there is always something to discover!
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South Nanaimo Embraces Expanded E&N Trail
Discover how the E&N Trail expansion into South Nanaimo is transforming connectivity, safety, and outdoor recreation for residents.
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Nanaimo’s Best Coffee Shops: Old City Quarter
Explore some of Nanaimo's best coffee shops, located in Old City Quarter! Explore downtown Nanaimo and Vancouver Island today!
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Nanaimo Bathtub Races
Learn about the captivating Nanaimo Bathtub Races being held in town from July 25th - 27th at Maffeo Sutton Park!
Read the storyTrail to Tranquility: Nanaimo’s Forests Redefine Healthy Living
Discover how Nanaimo's stunning forest trails are redefining well-being and enhancing the real estate lifestyle.
Read the storyNanaimo Cell Towers Connect the City
Moving to Nanaimo? New cell towers mean better connectivity in areas like Hammond Bay & North Nanaimo. Learn more here!
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Pet-Friendly Nanaimo: Paws-itively Perfect
Nanaimo is the perfect place for pets with amazing parks, access to hiking trails and pet-friendly events, such as the Nanaimo Night Market!
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Nanaimo Night Market
Dive into the community through the Nanaimo Night Market - featuring vendors, entertainment and local businesses.
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The Benson Burn & the Bento Box
Learn about Mount Benson and Chris Rigby's hike experience with his trusted sidekick, Hugo, leading to a relaxing evening with a Bento Box.
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Must Visit Parks in Nanaimo
Explore just a few of the most exciting parks in Nanaimo with trails, beaches, and recreational activities.
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Whale Watching on Vancouver Island
Experience the thrill of whale watching on Vancouver Island. Discover top spots, tips, and local insights.
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Explore Nanaimo's natural wonders! Discover the city's best outdoor attractions and breathtaking landscapes in BC's vibrant coastal paradise
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The Bastion – Nanaimo’s Oldest Landmark
Check out dates when the Nanaimo Bastion hosts special events and lights up colour for the holiday, as Nanaimo's oldest landmark.
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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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