Coastal Custom Homes is one of the first builders in the Comox Valley to include solar panels on one of their homes for sale. This company is ahead of the curve by providing innovative, creative, cost-effective solutions, incorporating leading-edge technologies according to the BC Energy Step Code. The solar panels are installed on the roof of this home and are designed to take advantage of the sun passing overhead. This energy system will provide ongoing cost savings throughout the life of this home as it will be generating its own electricity. Also, research has shown that a professional solar panel…
Homebuyers who are relocating to or within BC on Canada’s West Coast are more frequently looking to smaller communities on Vancouver Island, and real estate markets in towns like Ladysmith are seeing the benefits. In particular, active retirees make up a large portion of new residents in smaller Vancouver Island communities, and builders are building homes and communities designed to accommodate their wishes and also to take advantage of everything Island life has to offer. Relocating from expensive cities such as Vancouver and Victoria to Ladysmith offers owners a break from both big-city life and big-city real estate prices. People…
The new luxury home development of The Gales in Ladysmith could have you living in a golfer’s paradise this summer. Vancouver Island, British Columbia is a well-known golf destination and summers on the West Coast provide some of the best conditions to play a round (or several). The Gales, centrally located in the Town of Ladysmith, offers easy access to golf courses in Victoria, Nanaimo and between. Many of these golf courses, including Bear Mountain, Arbutus Ridge and the Cowichan Golf Club, are members of the prestigious Vancouver Island Golf Trail, while still others offer options for beginners and children, signature waterfront holes, and peaceful forested…
Up to 50% of a home’s heating and cooling energy can be lost through its windows. So rather than cranking up your heat or air conditioning to avoid uncomfortable temperatures this summer, let Budget Blinds help with an array of versatile blinds, shades, shutters, and window film that are practical and energy efficient, and also on-trend. This June Budget Blinds of the North Island is offering $150 off Cellular and Solar shades, and 20% off Window Film to help beat the heat. These energy efficient window coverings will keep you feeling cool and your home looking great this summer, and can also…
The New Year is a great time to bring new decor into your home! Find your home’s new look with the latest window fashions and take advantage of “buy one-get one” offers on select products from Budget Blinds on Vancouver Island. New window coverings will both update the look of your home and can enhance privacy, energy efficiency, and safety. Improve your home’s energy efficiency with updated window coverings and find savings along the way.
New homes at The Gales are built to the BuiltGreen Platinum level. This is the highest level of BuiltGreen certification and provides a number of benefits to home owners.
December is the time for giving and Budget Blinds is giving back to you, and to others on your behalf. This month receive a 25% instant rebate on all orders, and Budget Blinds will pay the GST. Additionally, Budget Blinds will donate 5% of your product total to the Vancouver Island charity of your choice: YANA (You Are Not Alone); the BCSPCA; or VIMHS (Vancouver Island Mental Health Society) Give your home a facelift this holiday season, save yourself some money and give back to others, with just one call to Budget Blinds on the Central Island.
Head to Ladysmith this holiday season for the Festival of Lights and arrange a private tour of the newest showhome at The Gales. This Vancouver Island town’s famous festival of lights runs until the 2nd Sunday in January. The Gales in Ladysmith currently has two new luxury patio homes for sale. These 1,820 sq ft 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom homes are listed at $599,000.