Market Updates

April 28, 2025

Canadian Federal Election 2025 Housing Platforms

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As a Federal Election in Canada quickly approaches, many people have real estate policy top-of-mind. So what will this new era promise, according to each political party platform? 

Key Themes Across Platforms:

  • Affordable Housing Development: All parties emphasize building more affordable housing, though their strategies differ in terms …

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Jan. 31, 2025

Your BC Assessment is Wrong, Here's Why

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If you’re a homeowner or buyer in Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, or anywhere in Vancouver Island’s mid-island region, you’ve probably noticed a gap between BC Assessment values and the actual selling prices of homes. This difference can be confusing, especially for sellers who are planning to list their properties or …

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July 31, 2017

Curious About Local Real Estate?

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Curious about local real estate? So are we! Every month we review trends in our real estate market and consider the number of homes on the market in each price tier, the amount of time particular homes have been listed for sale, specific neighborhood …

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