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Summer is here, things are heating up, and you may be thinking of heating up the barbecue too. After all, what’s more fun than gathering friends and family for a Backyard gathering? When it comes to throwing an effortless BBQ, a little bit of planning can take a perfectly nice meal outside to the next level and make it a truly memorable event.

The kids have moved out and retirement may be on the horizon, so the idea of simplifying your life and minimizing your living space is only natural. Things like lower maintenance costs, less space to keep clean and financial freedom may have their advantages, but be sure to thoroughly examine what downsizing might look like before deciding if it’s the right decision for you.

After returning from my networking group in Scottsdale, Arizona with the top Realtors from around the world, one thing is certain, BC is a hot topic when it comes to Real Estate. A few years ago, it was hard to get stage time to talk about Vancouver Island or Nanaimo, but now it seems to be a topic of interest.

If you’ve never attempted gardening before chances are that the thought of growing your own vegetables — no matter how exciting — is a little bit scary.

Proud to have achieved such strong rankings for our local market, coming in at #25 for Canada & #48 Internationally! Over 96,000 RE/MAX agents provide a global reach in more than 95 countries.

Regardless of its beginnings, in these modern times it is the one day every year where pranks are celebrated and shared with friends and family! Just for fun, we thought we might offer a few prank ideas for the more mischievous…

The market remains strong with continued low levels of inventory on Vancouver Island. According to VIREB, in the month January, 245 single-family homes sold on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System compared to 258 last January, a decrease of five per cent.

The highly-anticipated Spring Wine Festivals will soon be here, so get ready to say goodbye to the grey that’s been a steady presence this winter and consider these BC VQA wines while you eagerly anticipate this year’s spring releases, and hopefully, warmer temperatures.

The 2016 tax deadline is fast approaching, and recent home sellers should take note of a new rule introduced by the Federal Government last year.

With spring just around the corner, it’s time to think about your home garden; but before you think about doing all that work yourself, consider getting the kids involved. There are many lessons to be learned with a shovel and some dirt! Gardening is a great way to spend time outside, learn basic plant science, and have loads of family fun.

Not everyone celebrates Valentine’s Day with flowers, cards, and chocolates. Check out this neat infographic on how love is celebrated in different countries around the world.

The final numbers are in for 2016, and it ended up being a record year in our area. Our markets annual sales volume rose 24 per cent over 2015 with a total for the board area of 6,063 single-family homes SOLD on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®). We ended with single-family home sales in December lower than the previous month, reflecting seasonal market conditions and inventory challenges.