New Listing - 2 bed Penthouse Ocean View Condo - 10/30/11 01:04 PM
2 bedroom 2 bath penthouse condo with 2 decks, mahogany floors, underground parking, in-suite laundry and amzing ocean, city and mountain views. The master bedroom has 2 windows an ensuite with walk-in closet. This unit features tile entry, walnut floors and in suite laundry and natural gas fireplace. The main deck is very large 21 x 27 feet. This condo is steps to the ocean or a short walk downtown. Shopping, restaurants and Bowen Park are all just a short walk away. Pefect for a senior looking to scale back or a young cuople that wants a nice place close to … (0 comments)

Bank of Canada holds rates. - 10/26/11 03:03 PM
The Bank of Canada announced that it will hold it's target overnight rate at 1%. Global uncertainty over the European and US economies continue to effect the Canadian economy. The Canadian dollar continues to be strong at $1.01 Royal Bank is offering prime + 1/2% (special offer) effectively 3.5%.
Historically for the last 10 years the variable rate has always been with the exception of Nov 2002 - Jan 2008.
Will this have any impact on the Nanaimo real estate market, it is hard to say. You would think first time buyers would be out looking but the fall has been … (0 comments)

Nanaimo real estate market - 10/18/11 10:16 AM
Sales of real estate in Nanaimo in Sepember.
Lots sold 3Single family homes sold 96Condos sold 18Town Homes sold 19
Active ListingsLots  82Single Family Homes 642Condos 188Town Homes 31
Prices seem to have come back to the 2007 levels on everything except condos and town homes. Conos and town homes have fallen in price about $20,000. There are not as many lots selling as compared to 2007 but the inventory is also about half of the 2007 level as well. The number of homes listed Sept 2011 was 642 compared to 528 in 2007. When inventory falls prices start to go … (0 comments)

New Ipad...testing apps out - 10/17/11 01:39 PM
So I win an IPad and now I need to figure out how to use it. I looked all over the net and the ITunes store and here are the apps I found usefull or hope are usefull...still testing some.
Adobe Photoshop Express (I have Photoshop) I think I'll only use it for twitter pics or Facebook.Dropbox - Love this app! Store files online for free, keep all my docs in the online cloud.Noterize - Good for taking notes or typing and it also records voice.Evernote - Not sure if I will use this yet or not.Penultimate - Another note program … (4 comments)

Reduced prices on several listing - 10/16/11 09:08 AM
I have made price reductions on several of my listings. The market is making some adjustments with the global economy however the market is still moving and interest rates are still very low.
Reduced to $239,900 from $259,900, This is a great deal! The asking price is $32,000 below what he paid for it.
Reduced to $229,000 from $237,000.
This unit is one of the largest in Deerwood and has tiled floors, 3 bedrooms and air conditioning.
 
Doug Belcher
RE/MAX Nanaimo real estate
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Rogers Wireless now charges you $2 for your invoice. - 10/06/11 02:13 PM
 
Sounds incredible but true! I added another data plan to my IPhone package for my new IPad. It will cost me $11.83 more per month for the package. As a reward for spending more money with my cell service Rogers moved me to paperless billing without asking. I phoned to complain and I was told if I want a paper bill it will cost me $2/month. Yes they now charge you for an invoice!
I can already hear the comments "save a tree" but the fact is I am a business and the Government of Canada does not allow … (0 comments)

 

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