Nanaimo Real Estate; City’s Downtown Core An Historic Business Hub
Business and industry were at the heart of the development of the city of Nanaimo, starting in the mid 19th Century with the discovery of coal and the opening of the areas numerous mines. Building […]
Nanaimo Real Estate; Spring: Perfect Time To Prepare Your Lawn
Spring is officially here and while Nanaimo and area may have been spared much of the fury of winter that our friends and relatives had to endure elsewhere in the country this year the blue […]
Nanaimo Realestate; Feng Shui: Ancient Art of Comfortable Living
While a concept that was virtually unknown in Canada only a few short decades ago, the term Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese philosophy that has today evolved into a mainstream industry. Most often associated […]
Nanaimo Realestate; Things to Consider When Buying a Rural Property
Vancouver Island has an impressive range of real estate options to choose from. Prospective buyers can select everything from a penthouse in the urban core to a cottage on a sparsely inhabited island. Or they […]
Nanaimo Realestate; A Few Outdoor Spring Fix Up Ideas
While some of our friends and family members elsewhere in the country may still be contending with winter’s deep freeze (it’s okay to feel a little smug) here on Vancouver Island the signs of spring […]
Nanaimo Realestate; Carriage Houses: Becoming Increasingly Popular
In today’s world secondary suites can come in wide variety of styles and appearances. If you’ve thought about building a secondary suite but don’t want one as an integral part of your home, then a […]
Nanaimo Realestate; Mortgage Helpers: Popular But Require Planning
Secondary suites are very popular items in Nanaimo, and can be an excellent source of ongoing revenue, if done properly. Variously called mortgage helpers or in-law suites, these units are in essence self-contained apartments built […]
Coldest Night of the Year Fundraiser
Coldest night of the year Fundraiser Our very own Alexandra Smith will be walking Saturday February 20th! ColdestNightoftheyear.org Is a site designed for 64 cities nationwide, everyday people walking to raise funds for select Canadian […]
Nanaimo Realestate; Downsizing: The Upside & The Down
You’ll know when it’s time to downsize your property. You’ll have reached the point where the yard work is too much effort, or you’re an empty nester with rooms that are filled now with nothing […]
Housing Market Ends 2015 on a High Note
“NANAIMO, BC – Housing sales in the VIREB area decreased in December, reflecting seasonal market conditions, but annual sales volume rose 13 per cent over 2014. A total of 4,886 single-family homes sold on the […]
CREA releases latest figures
“Homes sales were up on a month-over-month basis once again in November, and that trend is expected to continue in light of upcoming mortgage rule changes. “Recently announced changes to mortgage regulations will likely boost […]
Interest rates: still going nowhere fast
“The Bank of Canada lowered its trend-setting overnight lending rate twice this year in a bid to prop up Canadian economic growth in the wake of a significant drop in oil prices. When it published […]