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Theresa Carter – Real Estate Professional

Coldwell Banker – Oceanside Real Estate

Buyer resources and information.

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

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

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

Just Listed! 163 Neva Road

2023-12-14T10:08:23-08:00December 14th, 2023|Categories: Buyers, News, Real Estate, Sellers, Uncategorized|Tags: , , |

Just Listed! 163 Neva Road Situated in the heart of Lake Cowichan, this immaculately renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bath rancher brings modern elegance to meet convenience and is basically brand new. The stylish home offers just under 1,000 Sq. Ft. of thoughtfully designed living space, all on one level and is well complimented by

Celebrate Sustainably: 5 Ideas for an Eco-Friendly Holiday at Home

2023-12-05T12:58:45-08:00December 5th, 2023|Categories: Buyers, Real Estate, Sellers, Uncategorized|

It's the most wonderful time of the year. But for many families with festive plans and hectic schedules, it's also the most wasteful. According to one survey, for example, 60% of respondents admitted to throwing away more than usual during the holiday months as they filled up their trash bins with uneaten food, wrapping

Cowichan Valley Real Estate Market Update – Nov 2023

2023-12-05T10:47:59-08:00December 5th, 2023|Categories: Buyers, Real Estate, Sellers, Uncategorized|

Embrace the winter chill with a warm real estate update! As daylight dwindles and temperatures drop we enter the late fall/winter market, typically the slowest time of year in Real Estate. With decreasing inventory, Sellers are enjoying less competition while astute Buyers are uncovering fantastic deals. Those looking to buy or sell this season will

5 Reasons Winter is a great time to Buy or Sell

2023-11-23T15:17:40-08:00November 23rd, 2023|Categories: Buyers, Real Estate, Sellers, Uncategorized|

It’s a common misconception that you shouldn’t try to buy or sell a home during the fall and winter months. This is generally considered the “offseason” in real estate. Many sellers mistakenly believe that the cold weather will keep buyers away and that no one is looking over the holidays. Unfortunately, many real estate

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