Our market here in the Cowichan Valley continues to remain active and relatively balanced. Despite a 16.44 % drop in single family home new listings in June 2025 over June 2024, inventory has risen 4.61% overall in the last 12 months to date.  Both Average sell price and sales are up as well. Condo

HOW DOES HOMEOWNERSHIP BRING STABILITY? We’re living in a time where change feels constant. Mortgage rates shift, rent prices rise, and the news cycle rarely slows down. It’s no wonder so many people are craving a sense of stability. In moments like these, owning a home offers more than just a roof over your

May 2025 saw our Cowichan Valley Market remain relatively balanced and steady although we did see some jumps here and there.  The number of single family homes sold thru May 2025 dropped 13% over numbers reported in May 2024 however sales were up 6.06% over the last 12 months to date.  Condos saw some

In a recent Gallup poll, 37% of U.S. adults named real estate as the best long-term investment—ranking it above gold, stocks, and savings accounts. This marks over a decade of real estate consistently holding the top spot in the survey. So, what does this tell us, even here in Canada? 1. Real estate is

Our Cowichan Valley Real Estate Market continues to remain mostly balanced and relatively unchanged with only minor upticks in the Average Sell Price (+1.61%) & Sales (+3.28%) for Single Family Homes in April 2025 over numbers reported in April 2024. New listings dropped (-16.88%) from the numbers reported last April but are still showing

If your home has been sitting on the market longer than expected with little interest or activity, you’re not alone — and you’re not out of options. One of the most common reasons a home doesn’t sell quickly? Pricing. In Today’s Market, Price Matters More Than Ever Buyers today are savvy. With access to

The Real Estate market here in the Cowichan Valley continues to remain balanced with some small changes in the Average Sell Price (-0.23%) and Number of Sales (+3.82%) for single family homes over the last 12 months to date.  Condo sales saw a -16.95% drop in Number of Sales but saw a 6.23% rise

🏡 The Power of Curb Appeal This Spring: Can It Really Boost Your Home’s Value? Absolutely! According to industry research, homes with strong curb appeal can sell for up to 7% more than similar properties with neglected exteriors. And nearly all real estate agents agree—it’s one of the most important factors in attracting buyers.