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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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Let’s Make a Plan — No Pressure & No Paintbrush Required
Is your Nanaimo home starting to feel like a burden? 🌿It’s a common trap: You want to move, but the thought of "getting the house ready" feels like a mountain you can’t climb. You’re waiting until the landscaping is perfect and the trim is painted before you even talk to an agent.We call this T
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Weekly Real Estate Take - February 2026 - Week 4
The February data confirms that Nanaimo has officially shifted from a 'Buyer’s Market' in January back into Balanced Territory. We ended the month with a 40% absorption rate, which is a healthy, sustainable pace for our region. For a Nanaimo homeowner, the most important takeaway is that sales volum
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Strata Tip of the Week – The Strata Documents Clause Matters More Than You Think
Clauses or conditions in a Contract of Purchase and Sale are not just boilerplate. They are intended to protect consumers by creating conditions that must be satisfied before the transaction becomes binding. From a buyer’s perspective, subjects provide the opportunity to complete proper due diligenc
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Weekly Real Estate Take - February 2026 - Week 3
The Nanaimo market is shaking off the 'January doldrums' and entering a stable, balanced spring cycle. For homeowners, the most encouraging sign is the efficiency rebound; in mid-February, we saw the absorption rate climb back to 50%, meaning for every two homes listed, one is selling. This is a mas
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Weekly Real Estate Take - February 2026 - Week 2
For Nanaimo residents, early February 2026 marks a transition into a 'Strategic Market.' We are seeing the highest volume of new listings in four months, providing buyers with the luxury of choice and the ability to include subjects (like inspections or financing) that were once more difficult. Whil
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Imagine if you were born with a Million-Dollar AI Super-Robot
It’s yours for life. It does all your heavy lifting, remembers every detail you forget, and acts as your ultimate personal assistant. But there’s a catch: You only get one. No trade-ins, no upgrades, and no replacements.How would you treat it? You’d probably:✅ Never miss a maintenance check.✅ Use
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February 2026 Newsletter
For Nanaimo homeowners, the market has undergone a significant transformation since the start of the year. While December saw a "tight" market where almost every new listing was matched by a sale, January brought an inventory surge, with new listings tripling from their December lows to an average
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Your property tax assessment is WRONG. (And that’s exactly how you want it.)
Your property tax assessment is WRONG. (And that’s exactly how you want it. 🤫) Most homeowners rush to dispute a high assessment to save a few bucks on taxes. But if you’re planning to sell? That "high" number is your best friend. John Cooper’s latest strategy session at the RBC estate plannin
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Strategy Over Anxiety: Why the First Offer Isn’t Always the Best
Strategy vs. Anxiety: Why the "Quick Sale" might be costing you thousands. 📉In this video, I’m breaking down the psychology of the "Hasty Seller." Most homeowners feel compelled to drop everything when a "good" offer hits their inbox with a tight deadline.But as John Cooper points out, the firs
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Strata Tip of the Week – Understanding Surpluses and Deficits in Strata Corporations
In British Columbia, strata corporations must hold an annual general meeting (AGM) each year, at which owners must approve a budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The operating budget covers the strata’s regular expenses, such as utilities, cleaning, insurance, landscaping, and routine maintenance. I
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Weekly Real Estate Take - January 2026 - Week 4
January is closing with a surge of buyer activity that effectively answers the 'wait-and-see' sentiment of mid-month, proving that demand in Nanaimo remains resilient even as we navigate the earliest stages of the 2026 market. The data from this final week of January is encouraging. While new listin
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Beyond the Script: How Front-Line Mentorship Builds Expert Agents
Leads won’t save your business in 2026. 📉The market has shifted, activity is down, and clients are becoming harder to come by. If you’re feeling the squeeze, your first instinct is probably: “I just need more leads.”But here’s the hard truth: Leads are a commodity. In 2026, anyone with a credit c
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Weekly Real Estate Take - January 2026 - Week 3
As we move deeper into January, the initial post-holiday inventory surge is beginning to stabilize, creating a critical 'wait-and-see' window that will define the narrative for our upcoming spring market. Following last week’s massive jump in listings, we are seeing a natural "breather" in activity.
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Strata Tip of the Week - Planning a Renovation in a Strata? Here’s What to Keep in Mind
Many people who live in or purchase a unit in a strata corporation plan to renovate either before or shortly after moving in. While this is common, renovations in a strata often require careful review of the bylaws to confirm whether the proposed changes are permitted, formal approval from the strat
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Weekly Real Estate Take - January 2026 - Week 2
Nanaimo’s housing market has officially shifted from holiday stagnation to a higher-volume "New Year reset," characterized by an influx of fresh inventory and a renewed sense of urgency among sellers. The first full week of January has delivered a recovery, with new listings skyrocketing from just 1
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January 2026 Newsletter
January 2026 Is Nanaimo the most resilient real estate market in Canada right now? After analyzing the 2025 year-end data, the answer is a resounding yes. While the rest of the country grappled with contraction, Nanaimo’s market remained robust, fueled by a steady influx of capital and a 10% inc
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Get Your True Nanaimo Home Value
BC Assessment values can be misleading and often do not reflect what homes are actually selling for in Nanaimo. John offers complimentary home evaluations to help you understand your true market value. Your BC Assessment is based on a broad formula, not today’s market conditions. If you want an accu
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’Tis the Season to Slow Things Down
I’m well aware of the irony: I’m filming this from a beach in Mexico 🌴 while telling you about the "coldest" window in the real estate market. But here’s the reality you won’t hear in a typical sales pitch: Optimally, right now is NOT the time to buy or sell. 🚫 If you’re scrolling through
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