With home prices and rates still relatively high, securing a mortgage can feel daunting––even to the most experienced borrowers. But don't let that deter you: If other homebuyers’ experiences are any indication, odds are you'll eventually find a home loan that works well for you. In fact, research from the Real Estate and Mortgage Institute

Whether you’re putting your home on the market in a few weeks or a few years, strategic upgrades can make all the difference. But you don't have to embark on a major remodel to make a significant improvement. Even minor updates can have a big impact on your home’s aesthetic, and certain renovations can even

Our Cowichan Valley market continued to remain fairly balanced this past month.  June 2024 saw the number of sales and the average sale price for a single-family home both dip once again over numbers reported in June of last year, however the last 12 months to date show a 2.05% increase overall in the

We all want to be good neighbors. But when it comes to selling your home, it’s not just about “keeping up with the Joneses.” It’s about outshining them at every opportunity! If you’re looking to sell your home fast and for the most money possible, you’ll need a strategy to set it apart from

Relatively minor changes to our seemingly well-balanced market here in the Cowichan Valley this past month. May 2024 saw the number of sales and the average sale price for a single-family home both dip over numbers reported in May 2023, however, the last 12 months to date show a 3.16% increase in reported sales and

Once again, the number one story in real estate this summer is mortgage rates. But unlike last year, when a surprise series of rate hikes from the Bank of Canada sent skittish buyers back to the sidelines, all signs now point to the opposite scenario. Instead of market-chilling rate hikes, the Bank of Canada lowered