Lynn's Nanaimo Real Estate Blog

Condos for sale in Nanaimo Now is the time to buy a condo in Nanaimo!  I did a search on MLS to see what the inventory was like for condos/strata in Nanaimo.  Currently, as of today, there are 457 condos for sale in Nanaimo (figures from VIREB).  This number includes condos and townhouses.  Accor...

2-5-10 Home Warranty As a Nanaimo Realtor I often do open houses at strata, new construction projects.  One of the questions I often get is what is the 2-5-10 Home Warranty programme and what does it cover? The 2-5-10 Home Warranty is run through the Homeowner Protection office.  As this is a que...

Free home evaluations in Nanaimo  Are you thinking about selling your Nanaimo home?  If so, before you do, you may wish to take advantage of my FREE home evaluation service. There are two options available to home owners when trying to determine the market value of their home.  One is to hire a p...

Real Estate in Nanaimo - Absorption rates One of my jobs as a Realtor is to be aware of trends in real estate in Nanaimo.  Tracking absorption rates on a month-to-month basis helps me understand the real estate market in Nanaimo and where it is headed. The definition of absorption rates is the nu...

Where to recycle in Nanaimo If you are either in the throes of preparing your house to sell or in the process of packing for a move you may find yourself with a lot of items you need to dispose of.  So where can you recycle in Nanaimo? Nanaimo has a wonderful recycle programme.  You may wish to v...

What to consider when buying a home  There is a lot to consider when buying a home. The two things most buyers consider first when buying a home are, choosing a neighborhood and the number of bedrooms.   Next in importance, after those considerations, should be resale considerations.  When you ar...

  Things to consider when pricing your home to sell   When listing your home here are a few of the things you should not consider when pricing your home to sell:  What your neighbour says, what you need, what you want and what you paid.  I know that sounds harsh but if you want your home to sell ...

2 bedroom 2 bath townhouse in Parksville Are you looking for a 2 bedroom 2 bath townhouse in Parksville.  If so, look no further!  This 2 bedroom 2 bath townhouse is located in ' Oceanwood Gardens on Blenkin Ave.   Oceanwood Gardens is a 55+ secure, gated, adult oriented community.  This patio ho...

If you are trying to sell your own home in Nanaimo you may be interested to read how home buyer's view FSBO's.  There are four distinct groups of home buyer's:  1.  First time home buyer's -  Most first time home buyers are nervous about buying a home.  They are often uncomfortable dealing with s...

Prepare your house to sell - top three things to do It takes a little time and thought to prepare your home to sell.    There are three things that are very important to do when trying to sell your home. •1.        De-clutter, de-clutter, de-clutter •2.        Remove and store any excess furnitur...