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2010 

The feel of the country with the proximity of the city. This large home with private .65 acre lot has so many attractive features. The roof and windows are updated and a heat pump was installed. Fresh paint, hardwood floors, newer appliances and much more. The basement is half finished and would ...
12/17/2010
It rained very hard last night but today it is bright and sunny. I looked to see what it was like in other parts of the Provence and it made me glad I was here. It is cold and snowy elsewhere, in Nanaimo it looks like a spring day. REMAX of Nanaimo web cam There is a web cam located on my web sit...
12/14/2010
  Although improved economic fundamentals will have a positive impact on Canadian housing markets moving forward, the forecast for residential real estate sales remains static in most major centres in 2011, according to a report released today by RE/MAX. The RE/MAX Housing Market Outlook 2011, ex...
12/09/2010
The first thing I would say is that I am not a lawyer and I am not giving legal advice. This is just to give potential buyers an understanding of how the process works In law the word Foreclosure means to deprive a borrower of the right to redeem the mortgaged property. The borrower may walk away...
12/09/2010
It's colourless, odourless, and tasteless. Exposure can cause symptoms similar to the flu and food poisoning. It's sometimes called the "silent killer." It's carbon monoxide and it can be deadly. When it comes to protecting yourself and your family from the dangers of carbon monoxide exposure, th...
12/07/2010
The bank of Canada has decided to leave overnight lending rate at 1%...for now. The next date to watch will be Jan 18 2011. This announcement should allow the banks to keep mortgage rates the same however banks do not always follow the bank of Canada. If you are looking to buy in the next few mon...
12/07/2010
There are 32 homes currently listed in central nanaimo. Median list price - $316,888Average list Price - $314,337 Lowest priced hoem $199,900 (a 900+ sf home on small lot)Highest priced home $440,000 (new home with legal suite) Central Nanaimo home sales in last 3 months 28 with average price of ...
12/05/2010
There are 32 homes currently listed in central nanaimo. Median list price - $316,888Average list Price - $314,337 Lowest priced hoem $199,900 (a 900+ sf home on small lot)Highest priced home $440,000 (new home with legal suite) Central Nanaimo home sales in last 3 months 28 with average price of ...
12/04/2010
Large 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom condo in the Uplands area. It is close to schools, shopping and bus routes. This Nanaimo condo has a wood burning fireplace, and in-suite laundry and a dishwasher. Several updates in the last few years include, dishwasher, 2 toilets, hot water tank, washing machine an...
12/03/2010
Nanaimo MLS sales figures are out for November 2010 and the number are actually up from last year (90 units sold versus 85). The increase is small and last year was slow as well after the US meltdown. The average sale price is up roughly $20,000; a suprise given the number of homes on the market ...
12/03/2010
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