Real Estate Blogs
- Strata Tip of the Week – Did You Get All the Meeting Minutes?
- September 2026 Newsletter
- Weekly Real Estate Take - August 2026 - Week 4
- Strata Tip of the Week – When Strata Bylaw Packages Become Confusing
- Holding Out for Higher Prices on Your Nanaimo Luxury Home? Let’s Look at the Data.
- Weekly Real Estate Take - August 2026 - Week 3
- Weekly Real Estate Take - August 2026 - Week 2
- August 2026 Newsletter
- The Art of the Post-Inspection Negotiation
- Why Equal Exposure Doesn't Mean Equal Results in Nanaimo Real Estate
- Is $50K Worth Your Best Retirement Years?
- Weekly Real Estate Take - July 2026 - Week 4
- Weekly Real Estate Take - July 2026 - Week 3
- Weekly Real Estate Take - July 2026 - Week 2
- July 2026 Newsletter
- Thinking of Renting Out Your Nanaimo Home? Read This First.
- Weekly Real Estate Take - June 2026 - Week 4
- Weekly Real Estate Take - June 2026 - Week 3
- Strata Tip of the Week - B.C. strata sector overdue for reform
- Weekly Real Estate Take - June 2026 - Week 2
- June 2026 Newsletter
- Hire John, Expect John, Get John.
- Weekly Real Estate Take - May 2026 - Week 4
- Weekly Real Estate Take - May 2026 - Week 3
- Strata Tip of the Week - The Form B: What Buyers, Realtors, and Stratas Should Know
- Weekly Real Estate Take - May 2026 - Week 2
- May 2026 Newsletter
- A Historic Shift in Real Estate Power Dynamics
- Weekly Real Estate Take - April 2026 - Week 4
- An Extraordinary 8.5 acre Ocean View Estate on Salt Spring Island
- Weekly Real Estate Take - April 2026 - Week 3
- Beyond the Lead-Gen trap: Redefining the Open House for Maximum Leverage
- Weekly Real Estate Take - April 2026 - Week 2
- Strata Tip of the Week – Strata Lot Alterations: Approvals, Agreements, and What Can Go Wrong
- April 2026 Newsletter
- The one thing you shouldn't tell your Real Estate Agent...
- Weekly Real Estate Take - March 2026 - Week 5
- Weekly Real Estate Take - March 2026 - Week 4
- Weekly Real Estate Take - March 2026 - Week 3
- Strata Tip of the Week – Why New Home Warranties Matter in Strata Corporations
- Weekly Real Estate Take - March 2026 - Week 2
- Strata Tip of the Week – What Must Be Included in an AGM Notice Package
- March 2026 Newsletter
- Stop Hiring "Smooth Talkers" and Start Hiring Operators
- Let’s Make a Plan — No Pressure & No Paintbrush Required
- Weekly Real Estate Take - February 2026 - Week 4
- Strata Tip of the Week – The Strata Documents Clause Matters More Than You Think
- Weekly Real Estate Take - February 2026 - Week 3
- Weekly Real Estate Take - February 2026 - Week 2
- Imagine if you were born with a Million-Dollar AI Super-Robot
- February 2026 Newsletter
- Your property tax assessment is WRONG. (And that’s exactly how you want it.)
- Strategy Over Anxiety: Why the First Offer Isn’t Always the Best
- Strata Tip of the Week – Understanding Surpluses and Deficits in Strata Corporations
- Weekly Real Estate Take - January 2026 - Week 4
- Beyond the Script: How Front-Line Mentorship Builds Expert Agents
- Weekly Real Estate Take - January 2026 - Week 3
- Strata Tip of the Week - Planning a Renovation in a Strata? Here’s What to Keep in Mind
- Weekly Real Estate Take - January 2026 - Week 2
- January 2026 Newsletter
- Get Your True Nanaimo Home Value
- ’Tis the Season to Slow Things Down
- Weekly Real Estate Take - December 2025 - Week 4
- Weekly Real Estate Take - December 2025 - Week 3
- Consistency: The Bridge Between Showing Up and Levelling Up
- Strata Tip of the Week – When Is a Depreciation Report Outdated?
- Weekly Real Estate Take - December 2025 - Week 2
- December 2025 Newsletter
- The Silent Power of a Trusted Agent
- The Power of a Team, The Accountability of One Trusted Advisor
- Strata Tip of the Week – This Strata Is Not Following the Law: Can the CRT Help?
- Weekly Real Estate Take - November 2025 - Week 4
- The Power of Representaion
- Strata Tip of the Week – How Strata Documents Help Tell the Real Story
- Weekly Real Estate Take - November 2025 - Week 3
- Weekly Real Estate Take - November 2025 - Week 2
- Subscribe to John's FREE Weekly Nanaimo Real Estate Newsletter
- 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
- Weekly Real Estate Take August 2025 - Week 4
- Weekly Real Estate Take August 2025 - Week 3
- What REALLY Sets Top Real Estate Agents Apart?
- Weekly Real Estate Take August 2025 - Week 2
- The Best Advice Starts with This Question
- Strata Tip of the Week - Did You Get All the Meeting Minutes?
- August Newsletter 2025
- Strata Tip of the Week - When Strata Bylaw Packages Become Confusing
- Weekly Real Estate Take July 2025 - Week 5
- Navigating Complexity with Focused Strategy
- Weekly Real Estate Take July 2025 - Week 4
- Strata Tip of the Week - What is parking and/or storage allocated by owner developer assignment?
- Kicking Off a Big Property Decision? Avoid These Early Slip-Ups
- Weekly Real Estate Take July 2025 - Week 3
- Strata Tip of the Week - Who Can Write a Depreciation Report?
- July Newsletter 2025
- Weekly Real Estate Take June 2025 - Week 4
- Strata Tip of the Week - Providing Strata Lot Access
- Smart Decisions Start with Honest Advice
- Weekly Real Estate Take June 2025 - Week 3
- Strata Tip of the Week - Understanding the Schedule of Unit Entitlement
- June Newletter 2025
- Weekly Real Estate Take June 2025 - Week 1
- Weekly Real Estate Take May 2025 - Week 4
- Strata Tip of the Week - Who Can Access Strata Documents and How Much Can a Strata Charge for Them?
- Weekly Real Estate Take May 2025 - Week 3
- Strategic. Data-Driven. Designed to Sell. Your home deserves more than a listing—it deserves a marketing plan.
- Strata Tip of the Week - The Civil Resolutions Tribunal (CRT)
- Weekly Real Estate Take May 2025 - Week 2
- Strata Tip of the Week - Did You Get the Latest, Enforceable Set of Bylaws?
- May Newsletter 2025
- Strata Tip of the Week - The Difference Between a Strata Lot, Common Property or Limited Common Property
- Weekly Real Estate Take April 2025 - Week 4
- Strata Tip of the Week - The Risks Associated with Low Strata Fees
- April Newsletter 2025
- Strata Tip of the Week - In-Unit Hot Water Tanks
- Weekly Real Estate Take [March 2025 - Week 4]
- How to Get the Most Value from a Free Home Evaluation: Simple Tips for Homeowners
- Strata Tip of the Week - Does This Strata Have Enough in Its CRF?
- Weekly Real Estate Take [March 2025 - Week 3]
- Strata Tip of the Week - Are These Strata Fees High?
- Weekly Real Estate Take [March 2025 - Week 2]
- Strata Tip of the Week - What is the Strata Corporation Required to Insure?
- Weekly Real Estate Take March 2025 - Week 1
- March Newsletter 2025
- Weekly Real Estate Take February 2025 - Week 4
- Strata Tip of the Week - Should I Buy This Condo?
- Weekly Real Estate Take February 2025 - Week 3
- Weekly Real Estate Take February 2025 - Week 2
- Strata Tip of the Week - Strata Leaks: What Buyers Should Watch For
- Weekly Real Estate Take [February 2025 - Week 1]
- Strata Tip of the Week - The Risk of Liability When Relying on AI for Strata Document Reviews
- Real Estate Guidance Without the Pressure: Helping You Make Wise Decisions on Central Vancouver Island
- February Newsletter 2025
- Weekly Real Estate Take [January 2025 - Week 5]
- Strata Tip of the Week - The Importance of Obtaining and Reviewing Professional Reports
- Why Nanaimo is Quickly Becoming One of Canada’s Most Popular Places to Move
- Weekly Real Estate Take [January 2025 - Week 4]
- Why Nanaimo Stands Out: What Makes it One of the Best Places to Live on Vancouver Island
- Strata Tip of the Week - How Proactive Stratas Make the Most of their New Home Warranties
- Weekly Real Estate Take [January 2025 - Week 3]
- Hot Take: Realtor Websites Don't Sell Homes—Expert Guidance Does
- Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth, Success, and Community Impact at John Cooper & Associates
- Weekly Real Estate Take [January 2025 - Week 2]
- Important Reminder: BC Property Valuations Are Not Accurate Indicators of Your Home's Value
- John Cooper & Associates Named Finalist for the 2025 Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards
- Strata Tip of the Week - Not All Depreciation Reports Are Created Equal
- Weekly Real Estate Take [January 2025 - Week 1]
- January Newsletter 2025
- Weekly Real Estate Take December 2024 - Week 3
- Strata Tip of the Week - Reviewing Special Levies for Compliance
- Weekly Real Estate Take December 2024 - Week 2
- Weekly Real Estate Take [December 2024 - Week 1]
- Strata Tip of the Week - Don’t Forget About Holiday Bylaws
- December Newsletter 2024
- Weekly Real Estate Take [November 2024 - Week 5]
- Strata Tip of the Week - The Strata’s Insurance Policy is About to Expire
- Weekly Real Estate Take [November 2024 - Week 4]
- Strata Tip of the Week - What to Look Out for When It Comes to Special Levies
- 40% Sold and Ready for Construction!
- Strata Tip of the Week - Why It’s Important to Obtain a Current Version of the Form B: Information Certificate
- Weekly Real Estate Take [November 2024 - Week 1]
- November 2024 Nanaimo Market Update
- Strata Tip of the Week - What’s “A Lot” When it Comes to Future Special Levies?
- Weekly Real Estate Take [October 2024 - Week 4]
- Small but Mighty Team: Celebrating Our Top 10 Recognition in BC Real Estate
- Weekly Real Estate Take [October 2024 - Week 3]
- Luxury Waterfront Living at Seaglass Nanaimo
- Selecting the Right Real Estate Advisor: Focus on Skills, Not Just Service
- Strata Tip of the Week - The Minimum Amount of Strata Council Meetings
- Balancing Success and Well-Being: Prioritizing What Truly Matters in Business
- Weekly Real Estate Take [October 2024 - Week 2]
- Strata Tip of the Week - The Difference Between Regular and Bare Land Stratas
- October Newsletter 2024
- Weekly Real Estate Take [October 2024 - Week 1]
