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July 2026 Newsletter
For the second consecutive week, exactly 51 new listings entered the market. The supply spikes of the spring market; which frequently pinned weekly numbers in the 70s and 80s; have smoothed out into a predictable, steady summer baseline. Completed transactions crept back up to 20 sales, proving that
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Thinking of Renting Out Your Nanaimo Home? Read This First.
Thinking about renting out your home to "wait out" the Nanaimo housing market?🛑 Hold that thought. Before you pivot from seller to landlord, you need to know exactly what you are signing up for.BC’s tenancy laws have changed drastically over the last decade, and they can severely impact your abil
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Weekly Real Estate Take - June 2026 - Week 4
Key Takeaways from the Late June Data Cracking 30 sales in a single week is a massive achievement. In our entire tracking history, this volume has only been beaten once (by the historic 33-sale anomaly in late April). It proves that the 17-sale gridlock from earlier this month was purely temporary b
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Weekly Real Estate Take - June 2026 - Week 3
Three Things You Need to Know This Week After two consecutive weeks of sales flatlining at exactly 17 units, transaction volumes jumped by 47% to 25 sales in Week 3. This clear upward tick confirms that the Bank of Canada's interest rate announcement on Wednesday, June 10th, provided the clarity fen
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Strata Tip of the Week - B.C. strata sector overdue for reform
Effective legislative updates are needed to address ongoing accountability gaps Some members of British Columbia’s strata sector are raising the alarm about depleted reserve funds and looming special levies, while also calling on the provincial government to undertake a full review of the Strata Pro
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Weekly Real Estate Take - June 2026 - Week 2
For the second consecutive week, sales volume has stalled exactly at 17 units. This is a noticeable drop-off from the 25+ sales averages we saw throughout April and May, indicating that buyers have collectively hit the pause button to see what the Bank of Canada does with the policy rate this Wednes
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June 2026 Newsletter
June 2026 The Supply Inflow is Moderating: With 54 new listings, we are well below the mid-May peaks of 76–77. The initial rush of sellers trying to catch the absolute peak of the spring market has naturally begun to taper off as we head toward summer. A Temporary Buyer Lull: Sales volume pulled bac
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Hire John, Expect John, Get John.
With 18 years of experience in Vancouver Island real estate, John rejects the industry trends of building massive teams, pursuing generic corporate brands, or chasing passive "out of production" coaching roles. Witnessing how these models often lead to high agent turnover and subpar client service,
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Weekly Real Estate Take - May 2026 - Week 4
While the relentless wave of new listings finally slowed down, the overarching theme of the May market remains loud and clear: buyers are active, but they are entirely intolerant of overpricing. The Listings Taper: After three straight weeks of listings pinning the needle in the 70s, new inventory d
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Weekly Real Estate Take - May 2026 - Week 3
“Both listing volumes and buyer activity are operating at high capacities, keeping the region in a beautifully predictable state of balance.” - John Cooper Key Takeaways from the Mid-May Data Pumping out 76 new listings in a single week shows that sellers are still highly motivated to capture the sp
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Strata Tip of the Week - The Form B: What Buyers, Realtors, and Stratas Should Know
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Weekly Real Estate Take - May 2026 - Week 2
Key Observations: The "May Momentum" Shift Inventory at Peak Levels: With 77 new listings, this is the second-highest weekly total we've seen since tracking began (trailing only the 85-listing spike in late April). Sellers are officially all-in on the spring market. Absorption Cool-Down: The wee
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May 2026 Newsletter
The data for May Week 1 has arrived, and it signals a "Spring Crossroads" for the Nanaimo market. While buyer activity remains at a historic high, we are seeing a massive surge in Cancelled and Expired listings, suggesting that the market is beginning to punish sellers who overreached on their ini
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A Historic Shift in Real Estate Power Dynamics
Today’s news that @TheRealBrokerage has acquired RE/MAX is the definitive proof that the asset-light, cloud-based model has won.By the numbers:eXp Realty: ~88,000 agentsThe Real Brokerage: ~35,000 agents (and now owners of a legacy giant)This isn't just a corporate merger; it’s a structural evol
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Weekly Real Estate Take - April 2026 - Week 4
John’s April Week 4 Critical Observations The 33-Sale Record: This is the first time since we started tracking in October that we have broken the 30-sale barrier in a single week. The previous record was 28 (November Week 2). This confirms that demand is accelerating faster than we saw at any point
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An Extraordinary 8.5 acre Ocean View Estate on Salt Spring Island
JUST LISTED ON SALT SPRING ISLAND.An extraordinary 8.5ac oceanview estate on Salt Spring Island where enduring craftsmanship meets refined West Coast luxury. Built as a legacy property, this timber-framed residence—crafted from trees harvested on site—offers soaring ceilings and a sense of quiet str
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Weekly Real Estate Take - April 2026 - Week 3
John’s April Week 3 Critical Observations The Inventory Record: 85 new listings in one week is a massive jump (up 63% from last week). This indicates a high level of seller confidence, with many Nanaimo homeowners timing the market for the peak spring bloom. Third-Highest Sales Week: While inventory
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Beyond the Lead-Gen trap: Redefining the Open House for Maximum Leverage
I hear it all the time from experienced agents: "Open houses are a waste of time." 🧐I have to disagree.The truth is, they’re only a waste of time if they’re used as a "lead-gen" trap for junior agents. When a listing agent leads a focused, 60-minute open house during launch week, it becomes one o
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Weekly Real Estate Take - April 2026 - Week 2
The data for April Week 2 suggests the Nanaimo market is taking a collective "breather" after the record-shattering pace of the previous week. While inventory continues to land at a much higher volume than we saw during the winter, the immediate buyer response slowed down slightly this week. Cri
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Strata Tip of the Week – Strata Lot Alterations: Approvals, Agreements, and What Can Go Wrong
When purchasing a strata-titled property, it’s important to confirm whether any alterations have been made to the unit, whether those alterations were properly approved by the strata corporation, and whether any agreements are in place that assign responsibility for those changes to current or futur
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April 2026 Newsletter
April 2026 Critical Observations for Nanaimo Stakeholders A New Sales High: With 27 Sold/Pending units, April Week 1 is now the highest-performing week for sales in this dataset, surpassing the previous peaks of 23 in March and December. This indicates that the "Spring Market" has moved from a crawl
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The one thing you shouldn't tell your Real Estate Agent...
If you’re a Nanaimo homeowner considering a big move, the most important piece of data you can have is an accurate, unbiased valuation. But here’s the truth: getting that number is harder than it looks.In this video, I’m sharing my recommended protocol for when you’re interviewing agents:Do not
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Weekly Real Estate Take - March 2026 - Week 5
🏠 For the Nanaimo Homeowner If you are considering selling, you are currently in a "High-Velocity Balanced Market." The sheer volume of 97 sales in 31 days proves that the buyer pool is deep and active. However, because inventory is also at a record high, your home is likely being compared to 10+ s
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Weekly Real Estate Take - March 2026 - Week 4
If you are looking at the landscape today, March Week 4 signals that the initial "spring rush" has leveled off into a sustainable, high-volume rhythm. For Sellers: You are participating in the highest-volume sales month on record (78 sales), which is excellent news—the buyers are clearly here. Howe
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Weekly Real Estate Take - March 2026 - Week 3
If you are a Nanaimo homeowner watching the market for the right moment to act, March Week 3 suggests the market has found its "New Normal" for the spring. For Sellers: The "pricing pushback" we saw in Week 2 (when 21 listings failed) has eased. With only 9 cancellations this week, it’s clear that
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Strata Tip of the Week – Why New Home Warranties Matter in Strata Corporations
In British Columbia, most newly built homes, including strata-titled properties, are required to have third-party new home warranty insurance under the Homeowner Protection Act. This is commonly referred to as the “2-5-10” New Home Warranty. For buyers, Realtors, strata owners, council members, stra
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Weekly Real Estate Take - March 2026 - Week 2
If you are considering your next move, March Week 2 is a stark reminder that we are currently in a "Price-Sensitive Market." While last week’s 23 sales created a sense of urgency, this week’s massive influx of 62 new listings has shifted the leverage back toward the buyer. For Sellers: You are no lo
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Strata Tip of the Week – What Must Be Included in an AGM Notice Package
Every strata corporation in British Columbia must hold an annual general meeting (AGM) each year. At that meeting, owners elect council members, vote on the annual budget, and may be asked to approve significant financial or governance decisions. Before the meeting takes place, however, the strata m
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March 2026 Newsletter
For a Nanaimo homeowner weighing their next move, the data from March Week 1 provides a clear signal: the "waiting game" is ending. The market has shifted from the stagnant inventory build-up of January into a much more active, fluid environment. The Buyer Surge is Real: We have just hit 23 single
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Stop Hiring "Smooth Talkers" and Start Hiring Operators
Most agent interviews are a race to see who can recite the best script. If you’re asking about "process," you’re getting a rehearsed answer that ChatGPT could write. If you want to protect your downside, you need to stress-test their judgment. Here is how to flip the script on your next intervi
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