January 2010 Vancouver Island Market Statistics

Are you self employed and does your accountant do too good of a job writing off income? We all want to pay less income tax and that is one of the reasons we employ accountants. They can work their magic so a good portion of self employed earnings are written off against eligible expenses. This is awesome! But where this practice can get tricky is when you go to your bank and want to borrow money to purchase or refinance a home. Continue…

When purchasing or re financing a home, clients often ask what we think about discounted rates … Here is a great article write by Invis Financial regarding Discounted Mortgages Rates. When considering a deeply discounted 5-year rate, keep in mind that cheapest isn’t always best. Continue…

Brand new Departure Bay home with upscale finishings and craftsmanship. Main level entry home with an open great room plan. Receive the best of both worlds with single level living upstairs and a basement that can be easily made into a 2 bedroom suite (plans available) Continue…

Single Level Entry (no stairs) open floor plan 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo. Are you considering down-sizings and looking for a main level entry professionally renovated condo? – check out this beautiful condo! Not only, is it professionally renovated but it has a sunny patio that is ideal for those relaxing summer afternoons! Can’t do stairs or planning ahead, this single level condo, won’t last long. Experience Vancouver Island lifestyle at its best – closely located to the largest shopping center on Vancouver Island – Woodgrove, this North Nanaimo condo is a must see. 107-4965 Vista View Cres North Nanaimo, BC, Canada Island Life, Island Living, Island Lifestyle. Continue…