Ways to Give Back Locally This Holiday Season As we approach the season of giving, now is the time to give back to our friends, neighbours and those in our community. Here are a few ways to donate and help out this holiday season. Donate Consider donating items you no longer need or want to […]
The Tax-Free First Home Savings Account The Federal Government is introducing a Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA), combining the idea of an RRSP and TFSA. You will be able to contribute up to $8,000 per year, to a total of $40,000. You will get a tax deduction benefit when you invest the money and […]
This representation is based on data generated by Vancouver Island Real Estate Board which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy. Market Conditions Balancing Housing activity slowed over the third quarter, with the number of single family sales in September down 62% from September 2021 and the inventory up 236% over last year at this time. […]
Buying or selling your home can be a complicated process. Having a Realtor protects your interests in the most efficient and helpful way possible. The best decision you can make is to hire a Realtor and here are some reasons why. Local Knowledge A knowledgeable Realtor will thoroughly understand the local real estate market. They […]
Owning a home can be expensive and buying a new home can the most significant decisions of your life. Always make sure you are using your home to its full potential and plan for your own future. Here are some ways for homeowners to develop and increase home value. Have A Plan It’s important for […]
Remember Sunday is “Spring Forward” Time to start preparing for spring cleaning season!
The B.C. Speculation and Vacancy Tax is implemented by the provincial government in an effort to turn empty units into homes, discourage real estate speculation, ensure homeowners who report the majority of their household income outside of Canada pay their fair share of taxes in B.C., and ensure that revenue from this tax is used […]
According to information released by Statistics Canada, Nanaimo is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada. Now classified as a census metropolitan area (CMA), Nanaimo’s growing population ranks it alongside major cities like Vancouver and Toronto. Nanaimo’s population as of May 11, 2021 was 99,863 people, an increase of 10.3% from 2016. According […]