New Year’s Resolution – Plan for a new custom home on a view lot in 2021!

Welcome to the New Year! Did your family have the opportunity to discuss goals and resolutions for 2021? Perhaps one of your goals is to build a new custom home with a view. If so, where would you build on Vancouver Island? Courtenay is becoming a popular destination to relocate to. If you are thinking of moving to a new place, perhaps now is the time to investigate this possibility further.

According to the Canadian Real Estate Association, home sales in August of 2020 climbed 6.2 percent compared with July of 2020 to hit an all-time record across Canada. Compared with a year ago, sales in August were up 33.5 percent.

The active real estate market is definitely having an impact on the Comox Valley real estate market and particularly the Crown Isle Community. Due to the fact that there is a limited supply of lots, more buyers are looking at this desirable Comox Valley area to purchase or build a home. Due to its close proximity to the Comox Valley Hospital, the Crown Isle Shopping Centre, and other amenities, it is quickly becoming a popular choice for home buyers.

The new Crown Isle community of THE RISE in Courtenay, BC continues to be a popular choice for families of all ages. This scenic location offers views of farmland and the mainland mountains. Well-planned walking trails throughout the neighbourhood provide spaces for peaceful walks and easy access to neighbourhood amenities.

THE RISE is perfectly situated, with all of your day-to-day needs close by. Shopping at Costco, Thrifty’s grocery store and the Crown Isle Shopping Centre are only minutes away. Also located close by are the Comox Valley Hospital, North Island College, the Comox Valley Aquatic Centre, elementary and secondary schools, and the Comox Valley airport (YQQ). The Crown Isle Clubhouse, a hub for golfing, socializing and dining, is just a few blocks away. This quiet neighbourhood is tucked away in the heart of East Courtenay, allowing for both easy access to amenities and an easy escape to peaceful outdoor spaces.

Photo Credit: Kristy Pedersen

Integra Homes has been building new custom homes in the Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community for many years. This area of Courtenay, BC on Vancouver Island is very popular as homes are built around the Crown Isle Golf Course. 

But you don’t have to be a golfer to love living in this community. Families of all ages and retirees enjoy the beauty of the neighbourhood which offers stunning views of the Comox Glacier and the surrounding Beaufort Mountains year-round. This community is located close to shopping, schools, the Comox Valley Hospital, the Comox Airport and other amenities. This may be the perfect place to relocate to if you are thinking about moving to Vancouver Island.

Spring has sprung on Vancouver Island. Flowers have been out for months already and the cherry and plum blossoms are now lighting up the streets with their pink glow.

One of the primary reasons people relocate to Vancouver Island is because of the temperate, year-round climate – an added benefit of this is the area’s long gardening season. Early signs of spring, like crocuses and daffodils, typically pop up in February with a rainbow of tulips close behind. These flowers start to appear in March and April along with the hellebores and camellias.

The streets look beautiful when the cherry and plum trees bloom, showing off their magnificent canopies in a variety of shades of pink.

There are currently two homes for sale within The Gales community in Ladysmith. You can choose from a new rancher style home, or a larger re-sale home with a walkout basement and stunning ocean views. Both homes are currently listing on the MLS system with Realtor Keith Mazurenko.