This blog represents the collective voice of our management team and agents. We hope to keep our readers informed about the real estate market, while also providing exciting and relevant news about the Comox Valley.
What is a housing bubble? You’ve undoubtedly heard the term, but what does it actually mean, and is Canada experiencing one? Whether you already own a home, are considering buying one in the near future, or you’re waiting for the right time to sell, here we answer what is a housing bubble, what causes it, and how it may affect you.
Read MoreBe the first to know how the market is trending. Read our monthly housing market reports to get the most up-to-date statistics so that you can make the most informed buying and selling decisions.
Read MoreA new report by RE/MAX Canada is shedding light on shifting consumer trends in home renovations and the perceived return on investment (ROI), as impacted by COVID-19 and historically tight conditions across the Canadian real estate market.
Read MoreBe the first to know how the market is trending. Read our monthly housing market reports to get the most up-to-date statistics so that you can make the most informed buying and selling decisions.
Read MoreKeeping up with the maintenance on your home goes beyond a regular spring cleaning. For example, when is the last time you tested your smoke alarms? Have you cleaned out your dryer vent yet this year? We’ve put together a list of a few things to make sure your home has a clean bill of health.
Read MoreMore and more we hear from clients about strata fees being too high, and their desire not to even consider strata units with fees over $250/month. This is a concern as it may demonstrate a lack of knowledge about how strata fees are arrived at, or even how a strata-titled complex operates. Read more to get a better understanding of how strata fees work.
Read MoreBe the first to know how the market is trending. Read our monthly housing market reports to get the most up-to-date statistics so that you can make the most informed buying and selling decisions.
Read MoreStaging means preparing a home for sale to appeal to the largest number of buyers, increasing the chances of selling quickly and for a higher price. As a seller, you can stage your own home, have your Realtor® help you stage it, or hire a professional home stager.
Read MoreBe the first to know how the market is trending. Read our monthly housing market reports to get the most up-to-date statistics so that you can make the most informed buying and selling decisions.
Read MoreThere isn’t any industry standard that suggests that title insurance is necessary or even available. Given the protection it provides, though, buyers may be well advised to consider purchasing title insurance at the time their lawyer conveys title to their new home. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreHappy New Year to all our readers! We’re kick off the new year with a Comox Valley real estate market update for January 2021. Please do not hesitate to reach out to one of our highly qualified real estate agents if you are interested in buying or selling your home.
Read MoreHave you been thinking about relocating to the Comox Valley? If you haven’t, you should! It is a pretty amazing place to live, and the place I have been fortunate enough to call home for the majority of my life. Here are just a few of the reasons that I have chosen to build my life and business here and why I would like to share it with you too!
Read MoreHow the global pandemic has affected real estate sales in our local communities has been somewhat of a surprise with very strong market activity. We have witnessed many multiple offers and an influx of individuals and families relocating to our community. With all this uncertainty, the question on everyone’s mind has been what comes next? We might not have a crystal ball to predict the future but fortunately, we can look to historical data to predict what is next for our local real estate market.
Read MoreWith COVID-19 still in the news, our offices have been doing our part to keep our clients safe in this very unique time. The one thing that is very interesting is the market activity; we are going through some of our busiest times in the company’s 35-year history here in the Comox Valley. The activity is strong in the $400-$650,000 single-family home market, with many multiple offers happening. There was even one case of a home selling $100,000 over its list price.
Read MoreOur regulator (RECBC) and our association (BCREA) has suggested that open houses can take place once more with very strict guidelines in place. Our brokerage (RE/MAX Ocean Pacific Realty) has developed the following policies and procedures for open houses for our agents. Strict adherence to these policies and procedures must be followed. There must be no exceptions.
Read MoreOur offices are now open to the public and we are operating under strict WorkSafe BC protocols. The safety of our agents and their clients are of the utmost importance to us. Read more to view our safety plan.
Read MoreIf selling a home wasn’t already complex enough, doing so during a pandemic adds a few extra critical steps and considerations to make it a success. As provinces across the country discuss and begin the slow loosening of stay at home isolation measures, understanding the appropriate steps in the selling process requires the help of a professional real estate agent now more than ever.
Read MoreAt RE/MAX Ocean Pacific Realty, we prioritize our agents’ growth and education, which is why we offer an in-house coach to support their professional development. We feel that by investing in our staff’s growth, we are both increasing the value of the services our agents provide while inspiring our staff to reach for more in their careers.
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RE/MAX Ocean Pacific Realty is happy to share that both our Comox and Courtenay offices are now open for business to the public. These unprecedented times have been challenging for us all but we are happy to report that the appropriate safety equipment has been installed and you will find that our offices are very safe and meet all BC Work-Safe guidelines.
Read MoreWe have been working on our new site for a number of months and are proud to show you the finished product. This blog aims to represent the collective voice of our management team and agents, and we hope to keep our readers informed about the real estate market, while also providing exciting and relevant updates about the Comox Valley.
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