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October’s real estate statistics are clear - the Comox Valley area is continuing to dominate the local real estate market. Much of our region is seeing significant increases in home price and value as well. 

What does that mean for our current buyers and sellers? We break down what you need to know:

The Comox Valley Buyer

Home prices in October of 2016 rose 17 per cent over the same time in 2015. The benchmark price here stood at $398,500 for the month. While this is not the highest price point in the region, prices are steadily increasing. What does such a substantial increase in values mean to buyers? Home shoppers will find that the Comox Valley region remains competitive for buyers. The lower inventory typically leads to multiple offers on…

Tempted to put your home on the market, but unsure if you should wait the New Year? Or perhaps, circumstances are pushing you to sell during the winter months. 

Surprisingly, the holiday season offers many advantages to sellers.

Less Competition – with far less choice on the market, your home is apt to receive more attention from prospective buyers, and you can often ask for a higher price point. 

Buyers Mean Business – Winter buyers operate with a sense of urgency, wanting to get in before Christmas time. Our winter buyers are typically determined AND qualified – understandably, the ‘looky-loos’ tend to stay inside during the cooler months! 

Don’t forget - the reasons people look for a new home – relocation, a new job, growing family or…

The Comox Valley is getting a lot of attention from interested homebuyers. This community is one of the hottest in the region for many reasons. It is a growing community with modern amenities and fantastic access to the outdoors. It is also an ideal area for those who are looking for a higher quality of life that is still close enough to the big city. Is this the area that is just right for you? The Comox Valley Region includes the Town of Comox, the city of Courtenay, the Village of Cumberland, as well as many other smaller regions and neighbourhoods. Finding the right place to buy a home can be a hard decision to make.

Determine What You Need

Before you decide to buy a home in Comox Valley, the first step you will need to take is to determine the…

In the Comox Valley, we are filled with pride and appreciation for all that our veterans sacrificed so we can live so freely.

During the period leading up to Remembrance Day, millions of Canadians wear a Poppy as a symbol of national pride and respect. This represents our pledge to never forget.

Thousands of generous volunteers offer their time to distribute poppies within our communities. Although the poppies are given freely, any donations collected go directly to the Poppy fund, which provides financial assistance and support to Veterans, including Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, and their families who are in need.

In support of our local veterans and families, we are doing a special Remembrance Day poppy recognition on our Facebook page.…