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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 th
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 +
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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
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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
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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
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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 August 2025 - Week 4
The number of new single family homes listed this week in Nanaimo declined to 37, down from 45 last week. Sales have increased, with 26 single family homes selling last week. That is an increase of 7 sales from the previous week. The blazing hot weather this week should slow down th
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Weekly Real Estate Take August 2025 - Week 3
August sales activity has remained steady. There was a slight increase in the number of new single family homes listed in Nanaimo last week. 45 new homes were added to the MLS, up from 37 the week prior. Sales also saw an increase in activity, with 20 single family homes selling in Nanaimo last wee
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What REALLY Sets Top Real Estate Agents Apart?
It's NOT the fancy photos, viral videos, or flashy branding...In Nanaimo, BC, we have approximately 445+ agents for 100K people. That's 1 agent for every 225 residents! 🤯So what makes the difference when EVERYONE has great marketing?**ACCURACY.**✅ Precise property valuations✅ Reliable market predi
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Weekly Real Estate Take August 2025 - Week 2
Last week saw an increase in the number of single-family homes hitting the market, with 37 homes being introduced to the market. That's up from the 31 that were launched in the week prior. In that same time period, we saw 15 single-family homes sell in Nanaimo. That is 8 homes less than t
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The Best Advice Starts with This Question
The Question That Matters When you're talking to potential advisors, ask them: "If you were me, what would you do?"A good advisor will give you a straight answer. They'll tell you exactly what they would do in your situation and why.What I've Noticed:Some advisors avoid this question. They'll
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Strata Tip of the Week - Did You Get All the Meeting Minutes?
Missing meeting minutes are one of the most common issues we run into when reviewing strata documents. To help avoid this, here’s a simple five-step process you can follow to check whether you’ve received them all. Step 1: Separate the council meeting minutes from the gen
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August Newsletter 2025
Last week saw a slight decline in the number of new single-family homes introduced to the market in Nanaimo, with 31 homes being listed, down from 44 last week. Sales of Nanaimo single-family homes also declined, with 23 homes selling last week, down from 31 the week prior.I am witnessing 2 distin
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Strata Tip of the Week - When Strata Bylaw Packages Become Confusing
Bylaws are one of the most important documents in any strata corporation, but reviewing them isn’t always straightforward. Some bylaw packages are clear and easy to follow, while others can be a confusing mix of originals and multiple layers of amendments. This week, we’re
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Weekly Real Estate Take July 2025 - Week 5
This past week in Nanaimo 44 single family homes were introduced to the market. In that same time period, 31 single family homes were sold. It is increasingly competitive for home sellers, as new inventory competes with the homes that were priced too high for the spring market. These home
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Navigating Complexity with Focused Strategy
Complex problems and difficulties are solved through focus and intent. Knowing where to focus your attention is the key skill to overcome complex problems. A good advisor will skillfully guide your attention to the areas that demand your greatest input and listen attentively as you share your ide
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Weekly Real Estate Take July 2025 - Week 4
49 new single family homes were listed in Nanaimo last week. That is down subtly from 54 the previous week. Single Family home sales have declined from 29 last week, to 23 this week. We are stepping into the “dog days of summer” and the volume of weekly sales and new listings is likely
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Strata Tip of the Week - What is parking and/or storage allocated by owner developer assignment?
If you’ve read our email titled Understanding Parking and Storage Designations, you’ll know that there are different ways parking and storage can be designated within a strata corporation. One of these is when parking and/or storage has been allocated by owner developer ass
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