Lynn's Nanaimo Real Estate Blog

Fast Facts about Doing Business in NanaimoLike all cities in BC, Nanaimo has gone through its share of economic changes. What started out as a coal town in the mid-1800s has grown into a mostly service-based economy with a skilled local workforce. If you’re an entrepreneur, retailer, service prof...

Health Care in Nanaimo: Nanaimo Hospitals, Walk In Clinics, and other Medical ServicesMoving to Nanaimo, or anywhere for that matter, is more than just finding a house. I can help you consider the best Nanaimo neighbourhoods, schools, and water views, but what about the less-glamourous side of re...

What’s the Weather REALLY like in Nanaimo?So you’re moving to Nanaimo. Everyone who lives there tells you how fantastic the climate is. Even Environment Canada says Nanaimo has one of the comfiest climates in Canada.You say: “Yeah, yeah…but what’s the weather REALLY like in Nanaimo?”I can honestl...

Real Estate in Nanaimo - Absorption rates for June 2013   There have been some real market changes in Nanaimo real estate over the second quarter of 2013.  We are most definitely experiencing a sellers’ market. A sellers’ market is a real estate market where there is a low inventory of homes for ...

Nanaimo Real Estate market from January-June 30 2013   Great news for the real estate market in Nanaimo - the market is definitely improving.  The past three months – April, May & June, have all shown steady increases in the number of sales and, albeit small, increases in the average sale price o...

The Nanaimo Marine Festival Be sure to catch one of the most treasured festivals and races this summer in Nanaimo. Join us for the 2013 Nanaimo Marine Festival and International World Bathtub Race. That’s right, you heard me, a bathtub race. The Nanaimo Harbour sets the scene for a bathtub race ...