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Theresa Carter – Real Estate Professional

Coldwell Banker – Oceanside Real Estate

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Cowichan Valley Real Estate Market Update – September 2025

2025-11-13T17:49:09-08:00September 14th, 2025|Categories: Buyers, Real Estate, Sellers, Uncategorized|

The Cowichan Valley Real Estate Market continues to remain mostly balanced and resilient compared to bigger centres across the country. Just a minor 3.27% drop in New Listings of Single Family Homes (acreages & waterfront excluded) over the last 12 months coupled with a 0.90% increase in Average Sale price are good indications of balance.

Fall Home Maintenance Tips

2025-09-14T18:46:07-07:00September 14th, 2025|Categories: Buyers, Real Estate, Uncategorized|

Get Your Home Ready for Fall on Vancouver Island! Hard to believe it but fall is just around the corner!! Here on Vancouver Island that means cooler temperatures, heavy rains, and the first windstorms of the season. While we're still enjoying our last few sunny days, it's the perfect time for homeowners to prepare

Cowichan Valley Real Estate Market Update – August 2025

2025-08-14T18:02:23-07:00August 14th, 2025|Categories: Buyers, Real Estate, Sellers, Uncategorized|

Our market here in the Cowichan Valley continues to remain relatively balanced with steady numbers overall thru the last 12 months.  Though we saw a drop in units reported listed & the Average sale price for a single family home jump by 7.52% over numbers in July 2024, very minor changes were reported over

Why Waiting To Buy Could Cost You

2025-08-14T17:36:15-07:00August 14th, 2025|Categories: Buyers, Real Estate, Uncategorized|

Thinking of buying a home but wondering if now is the right time? You’re not alone and while some buyers are hitting pause, the savvy ones are jumping in now and here’s why: 💡YOU'RE BUILDING EQUITY, NOT PAYING RENT Every Mortgage payment is a step towards long-term wealth. Even if rates feel high

Cowichan Valley Real Estate Market Update – July 2025

2025-07-14T15:27:31-07:00July 14th, 2025|Categories: Buyers, Real Estate, Sellers, Uncategorized|

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

Homeownership Brings Stability

2025-07-11T10:24:01-07:00July 11th, 2025|Categories: Buyers, Real Estate, Sellers, Uncategorized|

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

Cowichan Valley Real Estate Market Update – June 2025

2025-06-12T16:55:46-07:00June 12th, 2025|Categories: Buyers, Real Estate, Sellers, Uncategorized|

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

Real Estate – A Leading Long-Term Investment!

2025-06-09T19:36:31-07:00June 9th, 2025|Categories: Buyers, Real Estate, Sellers, Uncategorized|

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

Cowichan Valley Real Estate Market Update – May 2025

2025-05-12T16:41:57-07:00May 12th, 2025|Categories: Buyers, Real Estate, Sellers, Uncategorized|

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

What Happens When A Home Sits Too Long?

2025-05-12T16:27:11-07:00May 12th, 2025|Categories: Buyers, Real Estate, Sellers, Uncategorized|

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

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