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Nanaimo Single Family Market
Market Intelligence Report Nanaimo Single-Family Homes 60-Day Market Analysis · June 2026 · Gillette & Associates / eXp Realty Active Listings 454 Avg $1,097,432 · Avg 51 DOM Sold + Pending 238 76…
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The Science Behind Passive House Design
High-Performance Living The Quiet Genius of Passive Homes A refined look at Passive House design, where comfort, performance, sustainability, and architectural intention meet. Derek Gillette Personal…
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The Tiny Garden Trend Quietly Taking Over Vancouver Island Homes
Vancouver Island Living The Small GardensPeople Are Holding Onto Across Nanaimo and Vancouver Island, more people are creating small outdoor spaces that feel calming, useful, and deeply personal —…
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Why Conversation Pits Are Returning to Modern Luxury Homes
Conversation pits and sunken living rooms are making a comeback in modern luxury homes, bringing back warm interiors, cozy entertaining, and connection-focused design.
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Nanaimo Real Estate Market Update: Why It’s Getting More Selective
Get an inside look at the Nanaimo real estate market. See what’s selling, what’s sitting, and how pricing is shaping results right now.
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If You Only Add 3 Plants to Your Home, Make Them These
Discover the benefits of indoor plants at home and how simple additions can transform your space with balance, softness, and calm.
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Single Family Homes — April 2026
Nanaimo Market Intelligence Single Family Homes — April 2026 Active listings, pending sales, and recent closings analyzed. Real MLS data, real insights. Data: VIREB MLS as of April 14, 2026 | Single…
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10 Simple Ways to Give Your Home a Fresh Start This Spring
Looking for a spring home reset? Discover 10 simple and satisfying ways to refresh your home, declutter your space, and welcome the season.
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The last 60 days in Nanaimo tell a clear story:
Nanaimo real estate market report with data on single-family home inventory, pricing, absorption, and housing trends in Nanaimo, BC.
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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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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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