Category: Tips

  • In The Loop – November

    Home Transition We are here in Ken Hammer’s living room. Ken has recently transitioned from a 3,000 sq.ft. North Nanaimo home to a 3 level townhouse located in downtown Nanaimo. The move has opened up many new opportunities for Ken and his family. They have changed several daily habits from the locations they take their…

  • In the Loop – February 2018

      “Why would someone want to use a listing agent to sell their home?” Scott Parker: Selling a home takes more than just hanging up a “For Sale” sign. I believe marketing the property is a huge reason people hire real-estate agents, a simple picture or sign just won’t do your property justice. We have…

  • In The Loop – January 2018

       

  • Buying A Grow Op Property That’s Been Remediated

    Did you find the right home only to discover it was once a marijuana “grow op”? Here’s a few things you should think about before buying a grow op property that’s been remediated. Buying a grow op How do you find our if the property was a grow op? In British Columbia, the property disclosure form…

  • 5 Tips For Selling A Tenant-Occupied Property

    If you’re the owner and thinking about selling a tenant-occupied property how can you, as the Seller, make the process easier for everyone involved? Understand the restrictions of the tenancy. If the Tenants have a fixed term tenancy, you cannot end it before the expiry date. If they are month-to-month, you’ll have to give them…

  • Halloween Safety Tips

    Halloween Safety Tips from Scott Parker Before Trick-or-Treaters come knocking at your door this Monday, here are a few tips to keep everyone safe while visiting your home.     Clear a path from the road to your front door. Whether it’s clearing the walkway or eliminating debris from your lawn, a clear path to…

  • How Much Does It Cost To Retire In Nanaimo

    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 factors. Below are five considerations to think about when looking to retire. How much does it cost to retire? House budget. Smaller cities can mean big savings. If you’re…

  • 5 Cost Effective Ways To Improve Your Home Value

    You’ve likely heard a hundred times before about the best ways to improve the value of your home and there are many ways to achieve this. But for those new to home buying and selling, let’s take a quick look at 5 of the best ways to improve your home value – not in any…

  • Top 5 Renovations for a Return on Your Investment

    Adding value to your home is usually the number one concern for most homeowners. It doesn’t matter if you’re prepping to sell or looking to building long-term equity. Knowing the top 5 renovations to invest in is important to ensure you get the most bang for your renovation buck and get a return on your investment.…

  • The “Wish List” – How to Make One When Buying Your Home

    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 time comes to buying that place, there are a lot of things to consider. In a dream world we can envision our perfect home and magically make it happen. But unfortunately this is reality, and…

  • How To Make A Great Man Cave

    Every man should have his own man cave. Where in the house it’s located will depend on how much space or how many extra rooms you have. Maybe it’s the den or a spare bedroom, maybe it’s in the basement, or maybe it’s in the garage. No matter where your man cave is, here are…

  • Man Caves

    Man caves – what is a man cave and why should every house have one? Man caves: very simply, a sanctuary for the man of the house to go and get away from the rest of the homes influences, rules and expectations that typically control the home. A place where he can hang out with his buddies…

  • How to Make Smart Real Estate Purchases

    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) problems with the place. Here are 5 ways to make smart real estate purchase and avoid being one of those stories. Smart real estate purchases Here are top five…