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Weekly Real Estate Take - November 2025 - Week 2

Nanaimo's housing market showed a late burst of activity, suggesting homeowners are aiming for one final push in the 2025 market. Last week, new single-family home listings almost doubled, jumping from 16 to 31. Sales activity mirrored this impressive increase, with 28 Nanaimo single-family homes
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November Newsletter 2025

November 2025 Last week the number of new homes listed in Nanaimo dropped by over 50% compared to the previous week. 16 homes were listed last week, down from 36 the previous work. 15 Nanaimo single-family homes sold last week, down from 18 the previous week. Year to date, the Nanaimo market is ou
Strata Tip of the Week – The Problem With Depreciation Reports

As of July 1, 2024, strata corporations in BC with five or more strata lots must obtain a depreciation report and update it every five years. While the five-year update requirement now applies across the province, the timelines for when existing stratas must obtain or update their next report vary d
When ‘No Disclosures’ Means ‘Look Closer’

Guidance on Property Disclosure Statements 🏡When you’re under contract and in the due diligence phase, one of the most important documents to review is the Property Disclosure Statement (PDS).The PDS is the seller’s opportunity to answer standardized questions about the property — things like past
The Agent-Brokerage Relationship

Ever wondered how real estate really works behind the scenes? 🏡Here’s something most people don’t know — brokerages don’t hire agents.Agents are independent and actually choose which brokerage to affiliate with.That means every realtor you meet runs their own business and pays the brokerage — not
Strata Tip of the Week – Watch Out for Stratas “Padding” Their Budget

Many strata corporations place a lot of emphasis on keeping strata fees low. While this is often a reasonable goal, it’s important to understand how stratas achieve it and how using existing savings to avoid fee increases can affect owners over the long-term. What Are Strata Surpluses and Deficits?
Weekly Real Estate Take - October 2025 - Week 4

As we near the end of October, Nanaimo continues to see a steady stream of single family homes being introduced to the market. 36 homes were launched last week, that is up from 31 homes, the week prior. Sales have been lower than months previous but increased subtly this week to 18 sa
Strata Tip of the Week – A Duplex is Still a Strata

Many owners and buyers are surprised to learn that most duplexes in British Columbia are actually strata properties. The distinction comes down to how the property is registered at the Land Title Office. If the property was created under a strata plan, it is legally a strata corporation, regardless
Poly-B Plumbing: What Every Nanaimo Homebuyer Needs to Know

Knowledge = Power in Nanaimo real estate. 💪Poly B plumbing discovered during your inspection?This video breaks down exactly what you should do—and what you should NEVER accept as a "solution".Your future self will thank you for watching this. ⬆️Contact me if you're in the Nanaimo area and have r
Weekly Real Estate Take October 2025 - Week 3

The number of single family homes listed in Nanaimo declined last week. 31 homes were introduced to the market, down from 41 the week prior. Sales have also declined. 14 homes sold in Nanaimo in the last 7 days. Down from 20 the week prior. Overall market sentiment is one of cautious
Strata Tip of the Week – Understanding Parking and Storage in Strata Corporations

Parking and storage are often important features of strata living. Who gets parking stalls or storage lockers, how they are assigned, and whether those rights can change all depend on how those components are designated and how the strata corporation manages and allocates them. Because parking and
Weekly Real Estate Take October 2025 - Week 2

The number of new single family homes listed in Nanaimo declined last week to 41 new options to choose from. That is down from 50 new options the previous week. Sales have seen a healthy increase, with 20 homes selling last week. That is up from 13 the previous week. As we head into t
Let's Talk Real Estate – The Kind Without Scripts.

Here's the thing about real estate content in 2025: there's more of it than ever, and that's actually great for buyers and sellers trying to make informed decisions.But I want to be real with you about something I've been thinking about lately.A lot of what you're seeing online, those perfectly s
The Best Real Estate Brands Aren't Designed - They're Experienced.

A logo without a reputation is just a logo... Building a real estate brand that actually matters.When new agents reach out to me about building their brand, the conversation almost always starts with logos, websites, and business cards. I understand why. These are the tangible elements we associa
Strata Tip of the Week – Understanding Strata Earthquake Insurance and the Earthquake Deductible

A lot of buyers, and even strata owners, are surprised to learn that under the Strata Property Regulation, earthquake insurance is not considered a major peril. This means strata corporations in British Columbia are not required to obtain earthquake insurance, even though the province is considered
October Newsletter 2025

The number of new single family homes listed in Nanaimo increased for the 2nd week in a row. 50 new listings were launched last week. This is up from 38 new listings the previous week. This new inventory has been met with a moderate appetite for new listings with only 13 single family homes sell
Strata Tip of the Week – Review the General Meeting Notice Packages, Not Just the Minutes

One pushback buyers and Realtors often get from strata corporations or management companies when requesting strata documents is about the AGM and SGM notice packages. They are sometimes told the packages: Are not available Not provided to buyers, or That everything in the packages is already covere
No Standard Rate, So What’s Standard Value? Let’s Break It Down.

💰 Let's talk about what you're actually paying for in real estate.Real estate commissions vary by agent and brokerage in Nanaimo - there's no "standard" rate.So what should you expect for your investment?THE TABLE STAKES (2025): ✅ Professional photography ✅ Drone footage ✅ Professional videography
Weekly Real Estate Take September 2025 - Week 5

Last week, 38 single family homes were introduced to the Nanaimo market. In that same time frame, 16 homes sold. That is a decrease from 20 sales the previous week. Anecdotally, September has been slower than typical. My full analysis of the September market statistics will be rele
Strata Tip of the Week – Most Stratas Are Not Saving Enough for the Future

When buyers and owners look at the expenses that come with strata living, it’s natural to focus on unit prices and monthly strata fees. But what those fees don’t always reveal is whether the strata is setting aside enough in its contingency reserve fund (CRF) to pay for major repairs and replacemen
Weekly Real Estate Take September 2025 - Week 4

The number of single family homes listed in Nanaimo declined last week, with 44 new homes listed last week. This is down from 65 homes listed the week previous. Sales increased this week with 20 homes selling last week. This was up from 16 the previous week. Expanding on the market an
Strata Tip of the Week – Understanding Depreciation Report Estimates

Depreciation reports, as they’re known in BC, or reserve fund studies, as they’re known in many other jurisdictions, help strata corporations plan for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of common property and assets. From a buyer or owner’s perspective, these reports provide insight into: The
The Nanaimo Market Split: What My Tracking Reveals This Week

I'm obsessed with tracking Nanaimo single-family detached sales. My analysis yesterday revealed some interesting opportunities. I am observing 2 totally different markets. Get my predictions every week by subscribing here. - John Cooper
Weekly Real Estate Take September 2025 - Week 3

September has brought new listing volume up to levels we haven't seen since June of this year. 65 new single family homes were listed in Nanaimo last week (up from 60 the week prior). Sales have declined subtly with 16 homes selling in Nanaimo last week (down from 20 the previous week
Why Settle for Practice When You Can Have Proven Results?

🏠 NANAIMO HOMEOWNERS: Here's the logic that'll earn you thousands.Professional service providers, like real estate agents, have different experience levels and track records, right? Some have 2 years. Others have 15 plus years and proven results.So here's the simple math:➡️ Different experience +
Strata Tip of the Week – Are Stratas Required to Provide General Meeting Notice Packages?

If you’ve worked with Condo Clear before, you’ll know that in addition to reviewing the general meeting minutes, we also recommend that you obtain and review the general meeting notice packages, as they often contain important information not included anywhere else. 1. So, is the strata corporation
Weekly Real Estate Take September 2025 - Week 2

Last week brought an increase in new listings, with 60 single-family homes hitting the Nanaimo market compared to 36 the week prior. Sales, however, saw a slight dip, with 20 single-family homes sold versus 23 the previous week. It’s common, this week, to see a bit of a slowdown in s
September Newsletter 2025

Last week saw a steady continuation of new listings from the previous week with 36 single family homes listed in Nanaimo (37 the previous week). Sales also held steady with 23 single family homes selling in Nanaimo last week (down from 26 the previous week). Overall August 2025 saw a 10% increase
Strata Tip of the Week – The Importance Of Homeowner Insurance

When buying into a strata corporation, many consumers assume that the strata’s insurance will fully protect them in the event of a loss. In reality, strata insurance has limitations and deductibles that can leave owners with significant out-of-pocket expenses unless they also carry their own homeow

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Weekly Real Estate Take - November 2025 - Week 2

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November Newsletter 2025

Strata Tip of the Week – The Problem With Depreciation Reports

When ‘No Disclosures’ Means ‘Look Closer’

The Agent-Brokerage Relationship

Strata Tip of the Week – Watch Out for Stratas “Padding” Their Budget

Weekly Real Estate Take - October 2025 - Week 4

Strata Tip of the Week – A Duplex is Still a Strata

Poly-B Plumbing: What Every Nanaimo Homebuyer Needs to Know

Weekly Real Estate Take October 2025 - Week 3

Strata Tip of the Week – Understanding Parking and Storage in Strata Corporations

Weekly Real Estate Take October 2025 - Week 2

Let's Talk Real Estate – The Kind Without Scripts.

The Best Real Estate Brands Aren't Designed - They're Experienced.

Strata Tip of the Week – Understanding Strata Earthquake Insurance and the Earthquake Deductible

October Newsletter 2025

Strata Tip of the Week – Review the General Meeting Notice Packages, Not Just the Minutes

No Standard Rate, So What’s Standard Value? Let’s Break It Down.

Weekly Real Estate Take September 2025 - Week 5

Strata Tip of the Week – Most Stratas Are Not Saving Enough for the Future

Weekly Real Estate Take September 2025 - Week 4

Strata Tip of the Week – Understanding Depreciation Report Estimates

The Nanaimo Market Split: What My Tracking Reveals This Week

Weekly Real Estate Take September 2025 - Week 3

Why Settle for Practice When You Can Have Proven Results?

Strata Tip of the Week – Are Stratas Required to Provide General Meeting Notice Packages?

Weekly Real Estate Take September 2025 - Week 2

September Newsletter 2025

Strata Tip of the Week – The Importance Of Homeowner Insurance