Maintaining your Vancouver Island Real Estate investment does not need to come at a high cost, a little goes a long way. As a landlord keeping your property in an attractive state will help you enable a higher rent.
Replace those ancient, mismatched switch plates. Don’t repaint a unit and leave the old switch plates behind, [...]
The reasons why you should purchase a house on Vancouver Island are endless. But buying real estate is no longer a simple task. The process can be exhausting and the amount of time it can take is overwhelming. As a buyer, financially you’ll be making a huge purchase and your budget will have to [...]
Buying or selling real estate on Vancouver Island can sometimes prove to be a difficult task, but with the right realtor, it will be that much easier. Choosing a realtor is an important decision and can’t be relied upon by guesswork. Talking to friends or colleagues who have recently sold or purchased properties is [...]
With today’s low interest rates, buying real estate as an investment is becoming a very popular option indeed. If done right, real estate investments can be financially beneficial to you in a number of ways: property value can increase over initial purchase price, property can become a steady stream of income in excess [...]
Many Vancouver Island Buyersbuyers think that making the highest offer is the best way to assume ownership of their dream home, especially in a sizzling fast paced market where the supply of homes doesn’t meet the demand of potential buyers. However, I can show you that you don’t always have to “up the stakes†[...]
It’s no wonder that we are so often under stress these days as we try to find enough hours in a day to meet all of our commitments. Many of us are responding to this situation by live-in employees to help with childcare and household chores, which brings me to the topic . . [...]
Landscaping your Vancouver Island property can really increase you homes value. Surprisingly, the best landscaping plans start on paper . . . not in the garden. With some careful planning in advance, you can maximize your gardening enjoyment while minimizing your landscaping expenses.
Start by making a map of your entire property. Having a [...]
With any home on Vancouver Island, energy costs take a big chunk out of a homeowner’s budget. However, with a little bit of time and effort, there are a few easier ways to cut your energy bills by at least half.
Let’s start with your home heating bill, which is one of the biggest [...]
Many Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo etc buyers think that making the highest offer is the best way to assume ownership of their dream home, especially in a sizzling fast paced market where the supply of homes doesn’t meet the demand of potential buyers. However, I can show you that you don’t always have to “up [...]
Buying or selling a Vancouver Island home can sometimes prove to be a difficult task, but with the right realtor, it will be that much easier. Choosing a realtor is an important decision and can’t be relied upon by guesswork. Talking to friends or colleagues who have recently sold or purchased properties is one [...]