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Downsize Your Home, Right Size Your Life

2024-03-12T20:04:30-07:00March 12th, 2024|Categories: Buyers, Real Estate, Uncategorized|

When you've lived somewhere for many years, it can be tough to say goodbye. But if you (or a loved one) currently have a home that is bigger than necessary or is too high maintenance, it may be time to trade unused square footage for a smaller, more manageable space. Take it from the

5 Steps to Finding Your Next Home

2024-02-08T15:21:43-08:00February 8th, 2024|Categories: Buyers, Real Estate, Uncategorized|

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, shopping for a new home can feel daunting. In fact, 56% of buyers said that “finding the right property” was the most difficult step in the home buying process.1 Buying a home is a significant commitment of both time and money. And a home purchase has

Upgrade Your Home With These 2024 Design Trends

2024-02-05T13:31:18-08:00February 5th, 2024|Categories: Real Estate, Sellers, Uncategorized|

One of the best parts of owning a home is the freedom to make it truly your own with design choices that reflect your personality and lifestyle. Whether you lean toward contemporary design or a farmhouse aesthetic, your home is your canvas. Even so, it’s always smart to think about the long-term impact those decisions

Cowichan Valley Real Estate Market Update – January 2024

2024-02-05T12:21:25-08:00February 5th, 2024|Categories: Buyers, Real Estate, Sellers, Uncategorized|

Latest Real Estate Market Graphstats Report for January 2024 is out and although sales have dipped over the last 12 months here in the Cowichan Valley, the average sale price for a single family home continues to trend upwards. Good news for Sellers.  But slowly, good news for Buyers. January 2024 saw a

8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate

2024-01-08T17:45:40-08:00January 8th, 2024|Categories: Buyers, Real Estate, Uncategorized|

Interest rates have risen, triggered by the Bank of Canada’s efforts to curb inflation. And Canadians are feeling the effects.1 Why has the impact been so widespread? In part, due to the rising popularity of variable rate mortgages. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, in the latter half of 2021, the majority

7 Tips to Maximize your Home’s Sale Price

2024-01-08T17:46:30-08:00January 8th, 2024|Categories: Real Estate, Sellers, Uncategorized|

Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled.1  Consequently, home sellers who enter the market today may need to reset their expectations. The reality is, it’s no longer enough to stick a “for sale” sign

Cowichan Valley Real Estate Market Update – December 2023

2024-01-08T14:46:23-08:00January 8th, 2024|Categories: Buyers, Real Estate, Sellers, Uncategorized|

Happy New Year!  I hope your 2024 is off to a great start. In the Cowichan Valley, the Real Estate market continued to drop in sale prices thru the first half of 2023 but appears to have hit bottom in May and has remained mostly level since, even trending ever so slightly upwards. Although

Just Listed! 6411 Herons Place

2024-01-05T10:19:09-08:00January 5th, 2024|Categories: Buyers, News, Real Estate, Sellers, Uncategorized|Tags: , , |

Just Listed! 6411 Herons Place Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Pondside community of Herons Wood in Duncan, this lovingly maintained 3 bedroom plus den, 3 bathroom home offers comfort & style in one. Boasting a well designed 1,804 Sq. Ft. layout that showcases open concept main living areas, this residence features hardwood

Real Estate Market Forecast 2024

2024-01-03T17:28:11-08:00January 3rd, 2024|Categories: Buyers, Real Estate, Sellers, Uncategorized|

Home buyers surprised everyone last spring when they shook off higher borrowing costs and showed up to new home sales in droves. The surge in competition for a still-limited pool of properties helped home prices pop and renewed sellers' confidence in their ability to get top dollar for a home. But experts caution that the

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