There’s an old saying that goes, “You never get a second chance to make a good first impression.” This statement is even truer when it comes to Vancouver Island real estate. It’s what we call curb appeal – the first impression buyers get when they drive up to your house. If they like [...]
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 [...]
Frustration can arise when some homes sell quickly and the owner has to pay what they perceive to be a big commission. What they don’t realize is that when it comes to real estate, time is definitely of the essence. Normally, a new home listed on the Vancouver Island market will get the [...]
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 [...]
On Saturday March 10th, Canadians lost an hour’s sleep as Daylight Savings Time kicks in a few weeks early. The good news for Vancouver Island home buyers and sellers is it just might shed some new light on what’s already expected to be an active Spring Victoria to Port Hardy housing market.
In a measure [...]
Why should you use IslandHomeSearch.com to help you find your next Vancouver Island property? Why fill out the buyers form and risk having that pesky Realtor call you? The reason is that we can help.
At IslandHomeSearch.com our Realtors specialize in helping people. Our goal is to provide you with all the information you need [...]
When deciding to sell your Vancouver Island home, one of the most important factors is a reasonable expectation of your home’s value. By providing you with a comparative market analysis, or CMA, we can help you discover this fact.
Before setting a list price, get a market evaluation of your property. Rather than pulling [...]
NANAIMO, BC - Multiple Listing Service (MLS) sales summary data released by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) for February 2007, shows an increase in volume while average sale prices also rose.
The average sale price across the VIREB region for February 2007 was $297,189. This is a 14 per cent increase from the $260,112 [...]
For many people on Vancouver Island and across Canada, the prospect of retirement holds more questions than it does answers. However, if you’re a homeowner, the equity you’ve built up in your property could provide the answer that helps turn your dreams of retirement into a pleasant reality. With a reverse mortgage, you can unlock [...]