Nanaimo homes for sale- this week's Best of Show - 04/30/11 02:04 PM
Nanaimo homes for sale- this week's Best of Show
Every week our office does a tour of new listings. This week's tour was Central Nanaimo homes for sale. 
This week's winner of "Best of Show" in central Nanaimo  is:
1078 COLLEGE DRIVE
This College Heights home enjoys beautiful views of Newcastle Island, Protection Island, Departure Bay, Nanaimo Harbour, Georgia Strait & Mainland Mountains. Homes behind are quite a bit lower, so the view is even outstanding from the lower floor & back yard. The landscaping is second to none with a sprinkler system and a custom waterfall /stream that runs from … (0 comments)

Nanaimo's new zoning bylaw - 04/29/11 08:35 PM
Nanaimo's  new zoning bylaw
The city of Nanaimo is in the process of drafting a new zoning bylaw.  They are proposing to rezone all properties in Nanaimo if it is adopted.
 A zoning bylaw advises builders, and potential purchasers how a particular property is to be used.  The bylaw regulates the siting, height and density of buildings permitted on a lot.
 Nanaimo's proposed new zoning bylaw includes a number of significant changes, including:
• Smaller residential lot size requirements.
• New Corridor Zones that, for the first time ever in a zoning bylaw for Nanaimo, will establish a minimum height and … (0 comments)

Real Estate in Nanaimo and the Baby boomers - 04/26/11 02:00 PM
Real Estate in Nanaimo and the Baby boomers
Ever since the 1950's baby boomers have made a huge impact on everything consumer oriented including real estate.  Real Estate in Nanaimo and the baby boomers  is no different in terms of impacting the market.
 I have just read the TD Canada Trust Boomer Buyers Report.  With baby boomers reaching retirement age it stands to reason that a change in living accommodation will follow.  How will this change impact the Nanaimo real estate market in particular?
According to the report the following information was learned:
•·    Boomers in B.C. are least likely to say … (1 comments)

Should you list your house when your neighbour’s house is also for sale? - 04/25/11 06:36 PM
Should you list your house when your neighbour's house is also for sale?
After much discussion and humming and hawing you finally decide to list your house.  Just as you are preparing to call your Realtor you notice that your neighbour's house is also for sale!
This scenario plays out quite often particularly during a busy spring market.  So, what should you do?
I take the stance that having the neighbour's house for sale is a bonus!  A bonus!  How can having competition on your own street be a bonus?  It's called exposure and exposure sells houses.
The neighbour's house is … (1 comments)

Another great reason to relocate to Nanaimo - 04/22/11 10:51 AM
Another great reason to relocate to Nanaimo
If you are considering a move to Nanaimo you now have another great reason to relocate to Nanaimo.  According to the Financial Times fDi Magazine's,  recently released report on Cities of the Future, Nanaimo has a bright future indeed!
Nanaimo placed fifth on a list of the "top 10 micro cities" for quality of life, as determined by statistics such as life expectancy at birth, hospital beds per 1,000 people, household income and the crime rate.  The report covered micro cities in North and South America.
fDi placed Nanaimo third on a list of … (2 comments)

Lantzville homes for sale - 04/21/11 10:42 AM
Lantzville homes for sale
Every Tuesday our office does a tour of new listings.  Yesterday's tour was North Nanaimo and Lantzville homes for sale.  I viewed a number of North Nanaimo and Lantzville homes for sale.
After a long tour of new listings I decided that it would be fun to do a "Best of Show" blog post each week.  In this "Best of Show" post I will choose a home that I feel was the best home for value on the tour for that area. 
This week's winner of "Best of Show" was in Lantzville
 7474 Fernmar Road
An immaculate … (2 comments)

Pacifica Waterfront Condos- 38 Front Street Nanaimo - 04/20/11 10:46 AM
Tour of Pacifica Waterfront Condos- 38 Front Street Nanaimo
 
I spent the lunch hour yesterday touring the Pacifica Waterfront condos and townhouses at 38 Front Street in downtown Nanaimo.
When we arrived for the tour we were given a map of the tower.  We began at the 13th floor and toured our way down to the 3rd floor where we had a lovely lunch on the deck overlooking the waterfront.
Wow!  I have never had a proper tour of the building and this tour gave me a really good feel for the property.  The units are very modern and very … (0 comments)

Organizing Your Garage - 04/18/11 04:32 PM
Organizing Your Garage
 It's springtime and in our house that is a time to organize our garage.  Over the winter months we have heaped our ski equipment, snow shovel, salt etc. haphazardly in our garage.  By the time spring arrives it is a mess!
As a Realtor I get to view a lot of homes and from what I have seen we are not alone in this.
 Here are a few tips on organizing your garage.
 •-      If you use the garage for small woodworking projects or other chores that require a sturdy surface, consider installing a fold-down table on the … (0 comments)

Strata versus bare land strata - what is the difference? - 04/17/11 06:09 PM
Strata versus bare land strata - what is the difference?
A client of mine asked me "What is the difference between strata and bare land strata?"   That is a question that comes up a lot these days as we see more and more bare land strata developments.
 I visited the Talk Strata site and this is how they have explained the difference:
"Bare land strata is governed by The Bare Land Strata Regulations and refers to the subdivision of land into strata lots and common property. In a normal strata all of the lots share land and walls, as well … (2 comments)

South Nanaimo homes between $250,000 and $350,000 - 04/16/11 12:24 PM
South Nanaimo homes between $250,000 and $350,000
What type of home can you buy in South Nanaimo for between $250,000 and $350,000? According to VIREB sales statistics South Nanaimo homes between $250,000 and $350,000 are selling more than any other price range in this area.
Here are a few samples of homes currently available in South Nanaimo:
479 Deering Street - $274,900
Updated Rancher on .20 AC Property.  Approx. 1070 sq. of living space with 3 Bds, 1 Bth.   A well maintained and updated rancher in a wonderful family oriented neighbourhood.  Updates that include laminate wood flooring, newer lino in the … (0 comments)

First time home buyers in Nanaimo- top 7 reasons to buy now! - 04/14/11 03:10 PM
First time home buyers in Nanaimo- top 7 reasons to buy now!
 
As a real estate agent, I often get asked by first time home buyers in Nanaimo "When is the best time to buy our first home?"  It is my opinion that because interest rates are still at historical lows; it's time to take the dive and buy now. 
 Here are the top 7 reasons it makes sense for first time home buyers to buy now.
 1.  Pride of ownership cannot be found in renting.
 2   Owning a home is the first step in building your personal wealth.
 3.   … (0 comments)

Central Nanaimo homes for sale - 04/13/11 04:54 PM
Central Nanaimo homes for sale 
Every Tuesday our office does a tour of new listings.  Yesterday's tour was Central Nanaimo homes for sale.  I viewed a number of central Nanaimo homes priced between $250,000 and $350,000.
After a long tour of new listings I decided that it would be fun to do a "Best of Show" blog post each week.  In this "Best of Show" post I will choose a home that I feel was the best home for value on the tour for that area. 
This week's winner of "Best of Show" in central Nanaimo homes is:
 1647 Fuller Ave.
… (1 comments)

Nanaimo real estate- What's selling? - 04/11/11 06:34 PM
Nanaimo real estate- What's selling? 
This spring the Nanaimo real estate market is fairly balanced.  However, with all the current inventory available there are certain areas and price ranges that are selling better than others.
I had a look at VIREB statistics for Nanaimo real estate sales for the month of March 2011. The following homes are selling faster and more frequently than others:
Single Family Homes -
North Nanaimo - Of the 63 homes sold in North Nanaimo in March- 32 of them (or 51%) were priced in the $350,000 to $450,000 price range
South Nanaimo -   Of the 34 homes … (0 comments)

Inexpensive Bathroom renovations that pay off - 04/09/11 05:29 PM
Inexpensive Bathroom renovations
Are you considering a bathroom renovation before you list your house to sell? Here are some tips on how to do inexpensive bathroom renovations that pay off when you want to sell your home.  
Some Do's and Don'ts's when renovating your bathroom.
Don't - do expensive tub and shower repairs or replacements.  These are a matter of taste and it is not possible to know what the taste of your prospective buyer will be.
Don't - install huge built-in storage.  Again this is a matter of taste and very expensive.
Do - Replace dated bath, sink and shower … (5 comments)

Top four inexpensive Kitchen renovations - 04/07/11 10:58 AM
Top four inexpensive Kitchen renovations
The two top renovation projects which can either increase or maintain the value of your Nanaimo home are kitchen and bathroom Reno's. 
I read an article recently written by VIREB which stated that the top four inexpensive kitchen renovations are:
Resurface or repaint old cupboards-   This is the cheapest way to give your kitchen a facelift.  There are companies out there who will re-face your cabinets so that they look like you have completely re-done them.  Home Depot offers re-surfacing.   I have seen a lot of attractive kitchens where the owners have painted their cabinets … (2 comments)

Closing Costs in Nanaimo or What's that house really going to cost me? - 04/05/11 05:29 PM
 Closing Costs in Nanaimo
 One of my jobs as a real estate professional is to encourage my clients to take the time to familiarize themselves with all the costs involved with buying a home.  One of these added costs that people often either overlook or just don't know about are the closing costs.
When you work with me we will have reviewed all the closing costs and responsibilities prior to viewing homes.  However, with all the commotion of buying a home it can be easy to forget budgeting for closing costs. In order for your sale to complete there are fees … (1 comments)

Nanaimo real estate statistics- March 2011 - 04/04/11 03:29 PM
Nanaimo real estate statistics- March 2011
VIREB recently released the Nanaimo real estate statistics from March 2011.
The market appears to be more of a balanced market in comparison to the fall market.
The Cumulative Residential Average Single Family Sale Price is slightly higher than March 2009 and equal to March 2010. 
The following are the single family market changes for March 2011 compared with March 2010
- There were 4% fewer units listed this March than March 2010.
-  3% fewer units were sold this March compared to March 2010
-  The average sale price per unit for March 2011 was equal … (0 comments)

 
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