Home owners

As we head into fall here in Nanaimo you may be thinking that it's time for a change of colour in your home as well.

If you're ready to change out the bright colours of summer for the browns, oranges and greens of fall, here are a few paint colour…

Understanding Property Taxes In Nanaimo

Like the old saying goes, you can't escape death or taxes.  And since you're reading this, let's talk about property taxes in Nanaimo.

With a few exceptions, here's how our residential property taxes work.

In 2013 the Nanaimo City…

In previous posts I've covered legal and authorized suites, so let's wrap up this 'suite' discussion by answering some frequently asked questions about Secondary Suites.

What is a 'secondary suite'?

A secondary suite is a self-…

Last time we discussed just what an Authorized Suite is, and today I wanted to discuss "Legalized Suites".

In order for a secondary suite to be considered 'legalized' all suites constructed after February 7, 2005 must comply with the Zoning Bylaw and the BC…

What Is An Authorized Suite in Nanaimo?

Nanaimo is such a popular location almost year-around that many savvy homeowners create secondary suites as short-term vacation rentals.

Doing this brings in some extra income, helps defray the monthly mortgage and also gives you a chance to…

Summer is my favorite time of the year in Nanaimo.  One of the things I love most about summer, are the flowers.  I love to garden and as a result I have bright, colourful annuals blooming in pots and baskets on our deck and…

Are you wondering what your Nanaimo home is worth? As a home owner, regardless of whether you are planning to sell your home or not, it is important to know the current value of your home.  For most of us, our home is our most valuable asset and makes up a large…

I have been enjoying spending time outdoors with all this warm, sunny weather we have been having. I was puttering around in my garden earlier today, enjoying the warmth but also feeling a tad overwhelmed by all the work that needs to be done.

Even if you’re not planning on selling your home in Nanaimo, this time of year is when those unpopular spring cleaning chores begin to rear their ugly heads.

If you’re overwhelmed by all of your spring cleaning chores and don’t know where to start, here’s a list…