
Guide To New Home Construction In Nanaimo, BC
Building or buying a brand new home is an attractive prospect for many people. If you build your own home you have the opportunity to make it your dream house. Right from the beginning, you will get to choose the size, layout, materials used, and all of the other details that will make this house… Read More

Real Estate Market Update: Fall 2022
As the summer ends and the fall season arrives, BC residents can look back on an eventful year, and can bet on a fall with just as much happening in the news cycle. The topic on the mind of most homeowners is inflation, with rising rates and consumer costs dominating headlines, which is a… Read More

Listing Your Home When There’s Nowhere to Buy
Selling your home can be a stressful experience. We’ve written blog articles on effective staging and deciding what to fix first to help you through this process. But even if you can sell your home for a great price (we are in a seller’s market, after all), many sellers in the Nanaimo real estate market… Read More

Guide to Real Estate Taxes in Nanaimo
Are you considering a move to Nanaimo in the near future? Before you start looking for real estate in one of the hottest markets in British Columbia, it is important to understand the ins and outs of real estate and property-related taxes in the area. These taxes will differ from other markets like Vancouver and… Read More

Guide to Nanaimo Luxury Real Estate
“Luxury” and “Nanaimo” haven’t been historically synonymous. But as market forces change in British Columbia, new opportunities are popping up throughout the Vancouver Island luxury market. Smaller cities like Nanaimo and Kelowna are being mentioned alongside Vancouver and Victoria–and for good reason. In this guide, we will explain why Nanaimo is being sought after as… Read More

Assessed Value vs. Market Value: What’s the Difference?
Are you a property owner? If so, then you know that every year, you can count on a property tax assessment which results in an updated figure for the value of your property. This assessed value is used to determine how much property tax you will pay, plus gives you an idea what the… Read More

Top Summer Activities in the Nanaimo Area
Looking for the best way to get acquainted with Nanaimo on your next Vancouver Island visit? We have put together a list of the top summer attractions in the Nanaimo area, along with insights into the housing market in each Nanaimo neighbourhood. Whether you are coming to Nanaimo just to visit, or you are seriously… Read More

Real Estate in Nanoose Bay: A Hidden Gem
Nanoose Bay is one of the many hidden gems on Vancouver Island. It is a large area that is sparsely populated and it is situated on the edge of the spectacular Nanoose Bay. It is less than a 15-minute drive to Parksville and a 25-minute drive to Nanaimo. You can enjoy a more quiet pace… Read More

A Seasonal Guide To Selling your Home
Selling your home can be an exhausting process, but knowing when and how to sell will help ease the process!. Choosing the right season to sell is an important factor that can be easily overlooked when putting your home on the market. Taking the right actions to ensure your home matches the season, at least… Read More

How To Make Your Moving Experience Stress Free
Moving to a new home comes with a strange mix of excitement and stress. It is a fantastic new opportunity and you get a chance to make a new place your own. Even with this exciting move there is a lot to think about which can cause it to be stressful if you don’t make… Read More