Despite the recent winter chill we're experiencing, we've seen some beautiful sunny days & I can already feel the market warming for spring.  And, even though economic uncertainty hangs in the air amid cooled relations with our southern neighbour, our market here in the Cowichan Valley remains steady and mostly balanced. The Vancouver Island

The chill in Canada's housing market could be thawing sooner than expected. Interest rates are dropping.1 Pent-up demand is building.2 Sales are starting to heat up.3 And a potentially electrifying set of mortgage rules just went into effect, making it easier than it 's been in years for first-time buyers with smaller down payments

Happy New Year! Hope you’ve enjoyed a lovely Christmas holiday and are forging ahead into the new year with renewed vitality. 2024 wrapped up with a continued balanced market here in the Cowichan Valley.  Things look promising in 2025 with increases in inventory, increased sales and a slight increase in the average sale price for

As we head into Christmas and the end of the year, our Real Estate market here in the Cowichan Valley continues to remain very balanced, allowing both Buyers and Sellers more relaxed environment in which to work thru their offers. Inventory for single family homes in the Cowichan Valley was up 16.25% over the

The holidays are a time for joy, family, and celebration, but they also bring added responsibilities. Between decorating, hosting, and just keeping up with your daily routines, your home can quickly start to feel more like a never ending to-do list rather than your haven. That’s where smart home technology comes in. It can

Fall is upon us and Christmas is suddenly just around the corner! How did that happen? As we slide into our typically slower winter season, our Cowichan Valley Market remains balanced and active. The recent drop in the bank of Canada’s overnight rate coupled with another anticipated in December means buyers still watching the

For many homebuyers, multigenerational living used to be considered an option of last resort: it was a route families took only when they needed to ride out a financial storm or care for ailing family members. But that mindset is on the decline: A growing number of families now say that they are embracing