July 2024

New 30-Year Amortizations for First-Time Homebuyers in Canada

Posted on Jul 31, 2024 in Information Videos


Are you a Millennial or Gen Z'er looking to buy your first home in Canada? The federal government has just announced a significant change that could make homeownership more accessible for young Canadians. Starting August 1, 2024, first-time homebuyers purchasing new builds can now benefit from 30-year amortizations on insured mortgages. This extens...

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Changes to BC's Residential Tenancy Act: Essential Info!

Posted on Jul 16, 2024 in Information Videos


On July 3, 2024, the Provincial Government announced significant changes to the Residential Tenancy Act to protect tenants from bad-faith terminations. These changes, effective from July 18, 2024, are crucial for landlords, tenants, buyers and sellers to understand. In this blog post, I’ll break down the key updates and how they impact tenant-occup...

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June 2024 Mid-Vancouver Island Market Update

Posted on Jul 12, 2024 in Market Update

Let’s dive into the latest market stats for these beautiful areas and see why this summer could be the ideal time to make your move.

🏡 Nanaimo Single-Family Homes and Townhomes/Patio Homes

The market for single-family homes and townhomes/patio homes in Nanaimo is holding steady with little change in average sales prices. We have more listings but few...

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BC's Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing Explained

Posted on Jul 11, 2024 in Information Videos

The BC government has launched an exciting initiative aimed at increasing housing supply and affordability: Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing. This initiative is designed to create diverse housing options that seamlessly fit into existing neighborhoods. Let's dive into what this means for our communities and how it can benefit you.

What is Small-Scale...

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