Beautiful Ocean View Condos in Nanaimo

The Cameron Island condos are strategically located within walking distance to Nanaimo Harbour and The Port Theatre where you can enjoy many wonderful live performances.  One can also stroll along the ocean promenade, shop in downtown Nanaimo's trendy boutiques and eat at a variety of good restaurants. These condos have stunning ocean and city views. You can also watch the lovely ships sail into the cruise ship terminal.  Lush gardens, walkways and a beautiful pond in the centre of the court yard provide a lovely view for units without harbour views. .

Cameron Island condos are made up of three buildings; The Newcastle, The Gabriola and the Beacon.  All units have large balconies and some have two.  There are a number of different floor plans.  The Gabriola Building is pet friendly.  The Beacon has a clubhouse, pool and hot tub.  Gabriola and Newcastle buildings both have hot tubs.

TIME TO THINK ABOUT 55+ HOUSING

There comes a time in  life when couples become empty nester's or just want to be less tied down to a larger house. They may want to travel or are thinking ahead to a time when either age related difficulties or health concerns may require downsizing and a 55+ home may be the answer. 

The top choices for 55+ housing in Nanaimo are: Ranchers with low maintenance landscaping, patio homes, manufactured homes in development's like Deerwood Estates and single level townhouse, half duplexes and condos.

The resale potential on these homes will be excellent.  As the population ages in Nanaimo, housing for the 55+ age group should be much in demand. Contact me for a full list of available homes

How Pre-Inspections Make Homes for Sale in Nanaimo Sell Faster

When you conduct a pre-listing inspection on your home for sale in Nanaimo, you’ll be able to discover and repair any items that need to be fixed ahead of time. This puts you one step ahead of the competition and you will not be caught off guard or be surprised about the condition of your home for sale. You can, with the approval of your real estate agent, use this as a selling tool when your home does go on the market.

A pre-listing home inspection often demonstrates that you’re serious about selling your home and have made the job of the buyer just a little bit easier.   

2-5-10 Home Warranty

The 2-5-10 Home Warranty is run through the Homeowner Protection office.  I checked the HPO website and this is what they have regarding the 2-5-10 Home Warranty as it pertains to strata new construction.

Home warranty insurance on new homes includes a minimum of 2 years on labour and materials, 5 years on the building envelope, including water penetration, and 10 years on structure.

If you require additional information on 2-5-10 Home Warranty please give me a call

How long will it take to sell our Nanaimo house?

Get a feel for the state of the Nanaimo real estate market.  Knowing what kind of market we are experiencing can help you gauge how long it will take to sell your home.

As your real estate agent, I can calculate the absorption rate of homes by price range in the Nanaimo area.  The definition of absorption rates is: the number of weeks it takes to sell the current inventory at the present rate of sales. The numbers will change with each month.  In the early spring months , the real estate market can be heavy on listings and light on buyers but should adjust as summer approaches.

Should you list your house when your neighbour's house is also for sale?

Having the neighbour's house for sale is a bonus!

Competition on your own street is called exposure and exposure sells houses. The neighbour's house attracts attention as will your house. There will be interest from buyers, neighbours and other Realtors. Many a home has been sold when a buyer comes into a neighbourhood to view one home only to end up viewing and buying another . When there is an open house or  a Realtor office tour at your neighbour’s home, your house will benefit from the exposure.

Don’t hesitate to list your house. Having competition is often a very good thing!

Four inexpensive Kitchen renovations

Resurfacing or repainting old cupboards is the cheapest way to give your kitchen a facelift. Using more glass enlarges and brightens the look of a room. Try replacing a few cupboard doors with glass ones with interior lighting. Changing cabinet hardware makes a big difference to give a modern look to your kitchen. Add a lovely tile backsplash and new wall paint in your kitchen.  Linoleum flooring that looks like floor tile is another inexpensive but impressive reno for your kitchen.

For other   inexpensive kitchen renovations ideas please give me a call.