55 housing: Nanaimo patio homes – The Highlands Patio homes Information - 11/13/11 04:54 AM
Nanaimo patio homes – The Highlands Patio homes Information
The Nanaimo area offers a number of lovely patio homes for sale.  The Highlands patio homes were built between 1992-1996 and incorporate 82 units.
If you are looking for a Nanaimo patio home that is in the uplands area and is central to the Nanaimo North Town Centre and the Oliver Woods Community Centre, look no further. The Highlands patio homes are located off of Kenwill which is just off of Rutherford Road.
The complex offers a clubhouse and is within walking distance to the "Boardwalk on Rutherford", a charming village of … (0 comments)

55 housing: So you're thinking about downsizing.... - 09/20/11 02:58 AM
Nanaimo real estate - Is it time to downsize?
In my job as a Nanaimo Realtor I meet many people aged 55+ who tell me they are considering downsizing . 
I came across this great blog post about when to know if it is time to downsize.  Karen is a Conneticut home stager.  She has complied a very useful list to help people determine if they are ready to downsize. Karen has agreed to have her post re-blogged; so here it is:
So You're Thinking About Downsizing....
Are you getting tired of cutting the grass and shoveling snow?  Are you uncomfortable … (2 comments)

55 housing: Cameron Island Condos in Nanaimo - 06/25/11 12:41 PM
Cameron Island Condos in Nanaimo
Nanaimo has a beautiful, busy harbour.  For me the crowning glory is the Cameron Island condos development, on Cameron Island.
The Cameron Island condos are surrounded by stunning marinas, walkways, and an abundance of shopping.  The Development was built by Nat Bosa of Vancouver.  The success of Cameron Island has spawned a revitalization of downtown Nanaimo that includes a new theatre, public library, waterfront plaza and other residential developments.
The condos on Cameron Island offer stunning ocean and city vistas.  There is always something going on in the harbour: float planes landing, Gabriola Ferry loading and … (1 comments)

55 housing: Deerwood Place Estates in Nanaimo - a wonderful place to call home - 06/18/11 10:14 AM
Deerwood Place Estates in Nanaimo - a wonderful place to call home
Deerwood Place Estates is a manufactured home park in Nanaimo that caters to the 55+ age group.  It is a gated community located just off Jinglepot Road and very handy to the parkway.
I had heard of Deerwood Place Estates but had never visited until a couple of months ago.  I was working with some buyers who were looking for a patio home in a 55+ community.  We decided to go and have a look at Deerwood Estates.  I have to say that we were most impressed.

The … (0 comments)