• What To Do When There Are Problems With The Home Inspection?

    You’ve found the perfect home for your family and your offer has been accepted, subject to a home inspection. But what do you do if there are problems with the home inspection report and it shows a lot of problems with the home? Problems with the home inspection Review the report with your real estate…

  • Do I Need To Pay A REALTOR® When Buying A Home?

    Many people think they have to pay a real estate agent for their services when they are looking to buy a home. This is not the case. Do I need to pay a REALTOR®? If you’re working with a REALTOR® they’ll show you the homes you’re interested in seeing based on the criteria you provide…

  • 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…

  • What Is The Difference Between An Appraisal And A Home Inspection?

    For many people the process of buying a home can be complicated. Confusion can often come from the lack of understanding about the difference between appraisals and home inspections. So what’s the difference? Appraisal and an inspection Appraisal This is the process of developing an opinion of the value of the property, often called the…

  • 5 Signs Your Are Ready To Buy A Home

    At some point in life, most of us want to become homeowners. But how do you know you are ready to buy a home? Here are five signs to let you know. Ready to buy a home YOU’RE TIRED OF PAYING RENT If you think you’re just throwing money away each month paying rent, it…

  • 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…

  • Nanaimo Real Estate Market Statistics for May 2017

    Here are the Nanaimo Real Estate Monthly Market Statistics for May 2017 For more information on market conditions, give Scott Parker a call at RE/MAX of Nanaimo. Scott can be reached anytime at (250) 751-1223.

  • Nanaimo Real Estate Market Statistics for April 2017

    Here are the Nanaimo Real Estate Monthly Market Statistics for April 2017 For more information on market conditions, give Scott Parker a call at RE/MAX of Nanaimo. Scott can be reached anytime at (250) 751-1223.

  • How Much Did My Neighbor’s House Sell For?

    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 directly, how can you find out what the property sold for? The three easiest ways are listed below. Ask your real estate agent to look it up.…

  • 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 Search For New Properties Coming Up For Sale

    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 our local listings here. This is a great way to see what the real estate market conditions are in a particular area and lets you to see firsthand,…

  • January 2017 Nanaimo Real Estate Market Stats

    Inventory Challenges Continue to Moderate Sales Activity in Nanaimo – In January 2017. The benchmark price of a single-family home in Nanaimo increased 21% to $434,100. 245 single-family homes sold on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System compared to 258 last January, a decrease of 5%. Sales were virtually unchanged from December, which saw 243…

  • 2016 was a great year for homeowners in Nanaimo

    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 ship dock, airport having had 5 years of record passenger growth, a growing technology sector and a plan to have a passenger ferry service that will take you from…