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How much of a down payment do I have to put down to buy a new home? The short answer is anywhere from 5% and up. Down payment Effective February 15, 2…
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Community
How much does it cost to retire in Nanaimo, or anywhere for that matter, is a more complicated question than it seems and is dependent on a lot of fac…
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Buying
There’s a difference between what you really want versus what you really need. Everyone needs a place to eat, sleep and call home. However, when the t…
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Selling
Your neighbor recently listed their home for sale and now you’re curious about how much it sold for. If you don’t want to be nosy and ask them directl…
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Buying
There are a couple of ways to search for new properties for sale, all across Canada. If you are just starting your search, you may want to check out o…
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Market Update
Demand is up. Prices are up. Real estate inventory supply is short. Nanaimo has become a transportation hub for Vancouver Island, with a new cruise sh…
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Buying
As we have heard effective August 2 foreigners who buy residential property in the Vancouver area will have to pay an extra 15-per-cent tax. The B.C.…
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Buying
We’ve all heard the horror stories – people paying way too much for their home, not getting an inspection done, and then finding a tons of (expensive)…
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Real Estate
You're trusting a REALTOR® with your most valuable possession, your home. REALTORS® take this responsibility very seriously. Here's what we promise yo…
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