Nov29

Two Great Featured Listings at Crown Isle on Vancouver Island

Posted on Nov 29, 2018

4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Single Family Home for Sale in the Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community

This 2,650 sq. ft. home, built by premier builder “Homes by Crown Isle” is located in a quiet area within the Crown Isle community and features 4 bedrooms and 4 baths. There is a lot of space in this home for your family including a full-size walkout basement.

Nov20

The Gales in Ladysmith are Built Green Platinum Rated

Posted on Nov 20, 2018

Homes at The Gales in Ladysmith feature fabulous views of the surrounding nature and oceans, and the builders and developers are working to protect this green space by building new homes to the BuiltGreen Platinum level.

This is the highest level of BuiltGreen certification, which provides a number of benefits to homeowners. The Built Green website states: “As the homeowner of a house certified through Built Green Canada, you will enjoy a healthier, more durable home with a lower environmental impact. These homes are affordable with a reduction in monthly operating costs, automatic rebate eligibility, improved resale value, and more.”

Nov14

Enjoy The Holidays With This Offer From Budget Blinds on the North Island

Posted on Nov 14, 2018

This November, book an appointment with Budget Blinds of Comox Valley, Campbell River and the North Island and get some help for the holidays in the form of a Visa gift card worth up to $500 with your purchase.

Enjoy a fresh new look for the holidays with updated window coverings and earn $50 back for every $1,000 you spend. Book your appointment by Nov. 21 to qualify.

Nov06

VIREB Releases October Sales Stats

Posted on Nov 6, 2018

A press release from the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) says sales of single-family homes from Duncan to Port Hardy were down 16 per cent from October 2017 and up 11 per cent from September 2018. Multiple offers have slowed, and buyers are taking more of a wait-and-see approach, VIREB says.

Oct29

Shortage of Workers A Growing Concern for BC Construction

Posted on Oct 29, 2018

The British Columbia Construction Association (BCAA) estimates 15,000 construction jobs will go unfilled this year and some subcontractors are hiring foreign illegal workers to deal with the shortage, according to the Oak Bay News. A survey by the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of BC suggests while most companies are preparing for growth, 60 per cent of construction companies report a shortage of qualified workers.