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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 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, 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]