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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

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

Cowichan Valley Real Estate Market Update – March 2026

2026-03-13T18:36:38-07:00March 13th, 2026|Categories: Buyers, Real Estate, Sellers, Uncategorized|

February of 2026 saw some dips over numbers reported in February of 2025 but overall our market continues to remain mostly balanced with prices and inventory holding steady.   All types of real estate in the Cowichan Valley saw drops in units reported sold thru February over those in February 2025.  Average sell price dipped

Cowichan Valley Real Estate Market Update – February 2026

2026-02-14T08:29:48-08:00February 13th, 2026|Categories: Buyers, Real Estate, Sellers, Uncategorized|

January kicked off the year with lower numbers of sales and new listings over January of 2025 however average sale price for a single-family home in the Cowichan Valley remains relatively steady and level, up just 1.55% over January of last year.Condo numbers were well up across the board over numbers in January 2025

Cowichan Valley Real Estate Market Update – January 2026

2026-01-14T17:45:57-08:00January 14th, 2026|Categories: Buyers, Real Estate, Sellers, Uncategorized|

A look back over the year shows our market here on the island continues to remain balanced and resilient in spite of economic conditions and worldly events affecting bigger market areas like Vancouver and the lower mainland.Average sale price for a single-family home (waterfront and acreage excluded) rose slightly thru December, up 1.38% over Dec

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