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This fabulously renovated 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom second floor condo features a galley style kitchen with additional built in for a home office and leads to a large and bright living/dining area that continues through sliding glass doors to the private balcony. Entertain or relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. This unit comes with laminate and tile floors throughout, plenty of storage space, 2 parking stalls and there is an option to include in suite laundry pending strata approval. There are no rental restrictions in this building, and you can bring your dog or cat. Centrally located close to shopping, restaurants, transit, other amenities and recreation, this secure community building is great for a working professional, investor, or first time home buyer. See it for yourself today! Msmts appox, pls verify if important.

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Located in the family area of Diver Lake is this incredible 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom family home including a 1 bedroom legal suite. Walking in you are greeted to a bright entry way with a great home office before heading upstairs to the large living room and open kitchen where entertaining or supervising the family homework session is easy. All 3 bedrooms are a generous size and the main bedroom comes with a gorgeous ensuite. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee or family BBQ on the back covered deck.  Downstairs is a 1 bedroom legal suite with separate entrance, open layout, and covered back patio. The home sits on just over a quarter acre, is located on a quiet cul-de-sac and is close to shopping, amenities, parks, trails, and features a private back yard. Make your next home one you will love and check this one out today! Msmts approx., pls verify if important.

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Welcome to this Nanaimo River Rd dream property! We have a 2005 built westcoast home filled with charm and character, a detached studio with a bathroom, and 2 barns situated on nearly 5 acres, fenced, and perfect for your horses, toys and lifestyle! Live the country life from just outside of the city. This home features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with a bonus living/rec room downstairs.  Boasting vaulted ceilings and large floor to ceiling windows, soak in all of the natural light and beautiful valley views.  We have an open concept kitchen space with stainless steel appliances, perfect for entertaining or relaxing by the wood stove for those cozy nights in. There is also a large wrap-a-round deck perfect to enjoy those summer evenings with a book or family BBQ.  There are two pastures just waiting for your horses to roam.  The two barns have electrical running to them and are ready for your ideas.  This property also has a shallow well which is great for irrigation and a drilled well providing an abundance of water. If you're looking for acreage, privacy, and to live the West Coast dream, this property is for you.  Msmts approx., pls verify if important.

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Welcome home to Port Alberni where you will find this incredible 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom open concept unit with a beautiful white kitchen and a dining/living room combo with a fantastic gas fireplace. Walking in your eye is immediately drawn all the way through the open layout to the large windows bringing in the natural light and mountain views. The layout allows for easy entertaining to flow both indoor and outdoor with the large covered deck that also makes a great place to enjoy a morning cup of coffee. This unit comes with in suite laundry, a jetted tub, a large primary bedroom and the complex allows for pets and rentals. Just minutes away are restaurants, coffee shops, the marina, shopping and a fantastic boardwalk to get in your daily steps. If you want to put down roots and make Port Alberni your new home, definitely come and check this one out. Msmts approx., pls verify if important.

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Make your next home in the family friendly neighbourhood of Cedar with this incredible 5 bedroom 4 bathroom home that includes a 1 bedroom suite and bonus detached studio. Entertain to your heart’s content with a great layout that includes a bright kitchen, eating area, spacious living room with gas fireplace and a formal dining area all on the main level. Upstairs are the bedrooms, laundry, and the main bathroom. The 1 bedroom suite comes with an open layout and separate entrance. Create an art studio, craft area, sports watching area, yoga studio or gym in the detached studio. Outside enjoy the private patio, half acre lot and garden space. Whether you need room for tools, toys, your boat, a few vehicles or just love to bring the entertaining outside, this yard will meet your needs. This home is just down the road from Hemer park & is close to amenities while still maintaining that quiet country feel. Don’t wait to see it for yourself. Msmts approx. pls verify if important.

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Located in central Nanaimo and surrounded by nature, this incredible 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouse features an open main level floor plan, a brand new kitchen with white cabinetry & stainless steel appliances, a spacious living room that includes a dining space, gorgeous flooring throughout and a wood fireplace, perfect to curl up beside with a glass of wine or a book. The large deck is the perfect place to entertain, hold your summer BBQs and take in the views overlooking Millstream River. Upstairs is the primary suite with beautiful updated ensuite and its own private balcony and two other generous sized bedrooms great for a guest room or office. Close to downtown and Bowen Park, this home is in an unbeatable location for anyone looking to have the perfect balance between privacy and accessibility. Msmts approx., pls verify if important.

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If you have always dreamed of building your dream home and want to be on a level half acre corner lot that is close to amenities, the beach, hiking trails, is in a popular neighbourhood, gets a ton of sun exposure and has the potential for two road accesses, you will want to be sure to check this one out. Build your dream home with a designer kitchen, sprawling great room, a primary bedroom oasis, and that large deck off the dining room that will allow you to expand your living outdoors. Put in a fire pit, trampoline, or hot tub. Love to landscape? This lot is a blank canvas for you to indulge your green thumb. Have a boat? The cedar boat launch is just 2 mins away! This lot has been approved for septic and will have cedar municipal water available. Your vision becoming reality awaits. Check it out today!

Located on the western edge of Canada, British Columbia is a beautiful province with the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Rocky Mountains on the other. The vast Yukon Territory is to the north. It's the fourth largest province in terms of industry, with an economy based on forestry, mining, cinematography, tourism, and maritime trade. The vast area includes many outdoor designations, including seven National Parks. The 5.2 million residents enjoy metropolitan areas and quaint towns. Here are the 15 of the best cities to live in British Columbia.

There are a few key things you need to know in order to check the market value of a house. For this, you need to know the location where your house is located and how it compares to other houses. 

Please remember: The market value of a home is not the same as its appraised value, which is often merely an opinion that may or may not have any bearing on what you can actually sell it for. 

This article will touch on the different aspects of what affects the value of a house and will provide a few tools to help you get an idea of your home's worth.

There are several factors to consider when you're deciding where to live. Whether you're considering a relocation for a job or just because there is still plenty of considerations to be had, below you'll find 11 factors to consider when deciding where to live. They are in no particular order and are all significantly important.