Nanaimo Real Estate Blog

There is no doubt that Strata corporations can be complicated. Many clients that I work with are new to purchasing a strata unit and all that it entails. In order to make the process of buying a strata property smoother its important to understand some terms.

I have compiled a glossary of…

The sales stats at the end of April 2020 indicate the market is way down this year as compared to last year at the same time. The COVID-19 has had a big impact on unit sales. Prices seem to be holding their own, but unit sales are way down as compared to April 2019. The lock-down has really…

Buying & selling real estate in Nanaimo can be complicated during normal circumstances. COVID-19 (commonly referred to as "the coronavirus") has made the process that much more challenging. While it is not business as usual it is still possible to buy and sell a home in Nanaimo if Realtors…

Home buyers and sellers around the world are becoming more environmentally-conscious, and people in Nanaimo are no exception. Making your home green will help the environment, save you money, and help your property for…

Single family home sales in Nanaimo for March 2020 were similar toMarch 2019 in that the Nanaimo real estate market stats continue to show signs of a balanced market.

Unit sales of single-family homes are down by 4% as compared to March 2019. However, prices continue to risein all…

Daffodils aren’t the only thing that will be popping up this Spring. It’s also the perfect time of year to list your home for sale on the Nanaimo real estate MLS.

Keep reading to discover the most important…

Does this situation sound familiar?

Yours is one of the best houses for sale in Nanaimo BC, except for one tiny little thing. Next door are the neighbors from h***.

The neighbors are a problem for a lot of reasons, especially if they’re…

Downsizing is a very special time in a homeowner’s life. Often when people are downsizing their homes, they are coming from a large family home. The kids have moved out and the maintenance and extra space become onerous. Many people at this point in their lives are looking for more manageable…

In a hot real estate market buyers can quickly make mistakes. By putting too much focus on getting an offer accepted and not paying enough attention to the home itself, it’s easy to overpay without realizing it, until it’s too late.

When you’re looking at…

Buying a strata property in Nanaimo is quite a bit different than buying a single-family home. In addition to reviewing the title to the property and reviewing the seller’s disclosure statement, a strata…