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Cowichan Valley Real Estate Market Update – September 2026

2026-09-14T17:35:52-07:00September 14th, 2026|Categories: Buyers, News, Real Estate, Sellers, Uncategorized|

Our Cowichan Valley Market remained mostly level and balanced thru this past August with minimal changes to numbers over those reported thru August 2025. New listings for Single Family Homes dropped -1.06%, Average Sale Price was up +6.08% and Units Sold dropped -3.39%. Over the last 12 months to date, the Average Sale price

What Happens between Making an Offer & Closing?

2026-09-14T16:51:49-07:00September 14th, 2026|Categories: Buyers, Real Estate, Uncategorized|

You found the house you want, submitted your offer, and then you get the call you've been waiting for: "Your offer was accepted!" 🎉 It's exciting, but what happens next? For many buyers, the period between an accepted offer and closing can feel like a mystery. Inspections, financing, paperwork, appraisals, title work, and plenty

Cowichan Valley Real Estate Market Update – August 2026

2026-08-16T09:44:00-07:00August 16th, 2026|Categories: Buyers, News, Real Estate, Sellers, Uncategorized|

The price for a single-family home in the Cowichan Valley held mostly steady this past month with just a 0.50% drop over the average sale price reported thru July 2025.  Inventory continues to build, up 11.01% in the same period.   Sales also saw a slight uptick with 7 more sales this year than we

New to the Area? Feel at home Faster!

2026-08-14T18:25:47-07:00August 14th, 2026|Categories: Buyers, Real Estate, Uncategorized|

Moving into a new home is exciting, and getting to know your community is one of the best parts of the journey. Here are a few ways to settle in: ☕ Find Your Go-To Coffee Shop: A local café quickly becomes part of your weekly routine. 🍽 Explore Local Restaurants: Every community has standout

Summer 2026 – Could be more Negotiable than Buyers Think!

2026-07-15T11:33:46-07:00July 15th, 2026|Categories: Buyers, Real Estate, Uncategorized|

For the past several years, buyers have become accustomed to hearing the same story: low inventory, multiple offers, and intense competition. But in many markets, Summer 2026 is looking a little different. We're seeing signs that buyers may have more leverage than they realize: - Inventory is increasing in many areas - Homes are

Cowichan Valley Real Estate Market Update – July 2026

2026-07-15T11:09:29-07:00July 15th, 2026|Categories: Buyers, News, Real Estate, Sellers, Uncategorized|

The Cowichan Valley real estate market remains flat but stable along with most areas on Vancouver Island, according to the latest Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) Statistics release.  Our benchmark price for a single family home here was $779,800, down just slightly from June 2025 and just under the board wide benchmark at

Cowichan Valley Real Estate Market Update – June 2026

2026-06-15T17:18:11-07:00June 14th, 2026|Categories: Buyers, News, Real Estate, Sellers, Uncategorized|

Our market in the Cowichan Valley remains remarkably stable, avoiding some of the volatility seen in larger centers. The current benchmark price for a single-family home in the valley sits comfortably around $789,800, in line with the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) board wide benchmark at $791,600. This pricing stability offers a predictable

Cosmetic Fixers – The Potential Many Buyers Overlook

2026-06-12T09:42:27-07:00June 12th, 2026|Categories: Buyers, Real Estate, Uncategorized|

In today's market, some of the best potential isn't in the homes that look perfect, they're the homes that simply need a little vision and maybe some elbow grease. Not every dream home is move-in ready and that can be a perfect opportunity for you! Many buyers immediately scroll past properties that need:Fresh PaintUpdated Lightinglandscaping ImprovementsBetter

Hidden Costs When Buying or Selling A Home

2026-05-13T15:56:02-07:00May 13th, 2026|Categories: Real Estate, Sellers, Uncategorized|

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make, but most people focus only on the purchase price or sale price. What often gets overlooked are the hidden costs that can catch you off guard if you’re not prepared. Understanding these upfront can help you plan better, avoid surprises,

Cowichan Valley Real Estate Market Update – April 2026

2026-04-13T09:35:22-07:00April 13th, 2026|Categories: Buyers, Real Estate, Sellers, Uncategorized|

Hope you all enjoyed a lovely Easter long weekend! Spring is definitely in the air and that generally means the real estate market is heating up.  Steadily improving weather brings more buyers out looking, more sellers preparing to hit the market and more variety of available inventory.While March 2026 saw a tiny dip in single

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