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Welcome home to Giggleswick Place. This beautiful rancher features tons of natural light in the spacious living room with a gorgeous wood burning fireplace, an open kitchen with eating area and 1 year old appliances, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, peek a boo mountain views, and a 6 yr old roof w/ 30yr warranty. At 1368 sqft of living space, there is plenty of room to relax or entertain. Outside enjoy a full fenced yard that is made for entertaining with a covered patio, fire pit area, sprinkler system in the front yard and a detached garage that is spacious enough for a car and includes a wired shop. Centrally located, this home is close to all major amenities including shopping, parks, schools, transit, restaurants and is just a short distance to Departure Bay beach and ferry. If you are looking for a beautiful home with some extras, don’t wait to check this one out! Msmts approx., pls verify if important.

Looking for a home with space, ocean views, detached shop and in an unbeatable location? This could be the one for you! It even has a 1 bedroom suite. Walking in you are greeted to an open entry way leading into a beautiful family room with fireplace and walk out access to the back yard. Upstairs find a spacious and open kitchen with tons of cupboard and counter space with access to the front deck where you can expand your living space and take in the views. The kitchen flows into a dining area and through to the living room with fireplace and large window to also take in the views. There are three generous sized bedrooms, 2 updated and gorgeous bathrooms, and beautiful flooring throughout the home. The 1 bedroom suite has a separate entrance and can be a great mortgage helper. Outside take advantage of a huge private back yard on 0.31 of an acre, a detached shop for all your tools and projects, and tons of parking for your friends and family including for your RV & boat along the flat driveway. Located in North Nanaimo in a great location, this home is close to Woodgrove Centre, Costco and other shopping, restaurants, parks, the beach, and a main transit hub. This fabulous home is one you will definitely want to check out. Msmts approx., pls verify if important. 

Welcome to Cedar by the Sea where you will find this beautiful historic home that is 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, has a 2 bedroom suite downstairs and has kept many of its original features. On the main level, you will find a bright and spacious living room with original hard wood flooring and the gorgeous original stone fireplace. There are 3 bedrooms on this level and all flow off the living space. There are three original wood doors that lead out to the covered veranda, a great place for relaxing, enjoying your private yard, or watching the sun come up with your morning coffee. Downstairs has been converted to a 2 bedroom suite and is the perfect place for the in laws or a mortgage helper. Outside, on just shy of 2 acres you will find a great double bay workshop where you will have plenty of space to work on your projects or store your toys. This home is located just 5 mins away from 49^th Parallel and all Cedar amenities. If you are looking for a home with a unique history, original features, and in a great location, be sure and check this one out! Msmts approx., pls verify if important.

There’s nothing quite like the whole family working from home to highlight a building’s flaws.

Unfortunately, selling and buying homes are very low on most people’s list of priorities right now. Perhaps you were in the process of planning a move, but the recent pandemic and ensuing restrictions mean that selling and buying real estate simply isn’t possible.

This can be frustrating. Perhaps you’re unhappy with your current home and already had an eye on another property. Your plans to move to a new town or state have been postponed indefinitely, which can be disappointing. Or perhaps the stay-at-home quarantine rules have highlighted the shortcomings of your home!

Regardless of your reasons, it may seem that now isn’t the right time to sell your home.

You might be surprised to learn that now is a fantastic time to sell your home. Of course, you might have concerns; What about interest rates? Are there really any buyers on the market? What do the facts really say?

Reduced Interest Rates and Competition

There’s no denying that times have been difficult for most people. Getting a mortgage right now might sound impossible.

Fortunately, it isn’t. In fact, it’s now easier and cheaper to get a mortgage.

In fact, current interest rates are lower than ever. This means that if you’re a first-time buyer looking to invest in your first home, buying a home now would work out better for you, financially speaking.

Low-interest rates don’t just help buyers afford a mortgage. They encourage more people to sell their homes, encourage more people to buy, and help balance your home’s value.

This isn’t to say that the market is flooded with buyers and sellers. Many people have understandably decided to wait a little while before selling their home. However, this means that if you decide to sell your home, there’ll be less competition due to the depletion of the market. You may have a better chance of selling your home and selling quickly.

Virtual Accessibility

Shopping for the perfect new home can be fun. However, it’s also time-consuming. Looking through your first few options is fine, but once you’ve had to set up a dozen separate appointments to look through a dozen different homes (all of which are unsuitable!) the novelty starts to wear off.

The current pandemic also raises other questions – how to conduct a home tour with proper social distancing?

Just as we’ve managed to adapt to other areas of our lives, home tours have been adapted too. Virtual tours are the order of the day!

This means that instead of travelling to the location, meeting up with an agent, and taking a physical tour through the house, video tours are available for prospective buyers. This means that you can look through more homes without ever having to leave your own home.

In Vancouver Island, for instance, over 2200 houses are currently for sale, and many of them offer virtual tours.

If you would prefer a physical tour around a house, these are available too, with only a few safety criteria necessary, such as wearing a mask inside the home.

A Vibrant Market

Contrary to all expectations, the housing market is doing just fine. Housing prices are skyrocketing, meaning that now is the perfect time to think about selling your home.

Remember, if lockdown has made you feel dissatisfied in your home, other people will feel the same. Right now, it’s a seller’s market. So, if you’ve been thinking about selling your home but you’ve been worried about getting a poor price, now is the time to act.

Who Should Sell my Home?

Choosing a real estate agent to help you buy or sell can be tricky. If you’re buying or selling in Nanaimo or Vancouver Island, you might want to check out Sims Real Estate Group. Whether you’re aiming to sell your home or buy a new one, Sims Real Estate Group can help!

If you are looking for a fantastic investment opportunity, look no further than 228 Haliburton. This 3 bed, 3+ bath home features ocean views, a roughed-in in law suite, a detached cottage, back alley access and R5 zoning making it possible to build up to four legal suites on the property. The cash flow opportunity is clear. Situated on a large lot, the home also includes tons of parking, a fully fenced yard and private patio off the main home. Inside the main home are large rooms, tons of natural light, a great layout, and both a living and family room space. The in law suite is just waiting for your creative vision to bring it to life. This highly sought-after neighbourhood is the perfect place to invest your time and vision and bring your real estate dreams into reality. Don’t wait to see if this opportunity is right for you! Msmts approx., pls verify if important.

Searching the Island for your next home? Have you considered the quaint community of Ladysmith? Just south of Nanaimo, Ladysmith is the perfect spot to raise a family & this property on Colonia Drive is the kind that comes to mind when you think ‘Family Home’. On a quiet street, 4 houses away from the park of any child’s dreams & backing onto forested trails, this house has a family friendly layout: Large entryway; open concept living/dining room; the kitchen opens onto the family room with a natural gas fireplace & loads of room for everyone to lounge. Rounding out the 2800 square feet over 3 levels are 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms & storage galore. Outside, the property is ready to be enjoyed: lots of parking; chemical-free, pollinator attracting gardens (bees & butterflies!); fully fenced; gate access to the forest behind; swimming pool with new natural gas heater; pond; fire pit & deck space galore! This one is definitely worth a look! Data/measurements approximate; verify if important. 3D Tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=auPKhFAZVE2

Welcome home to beautiful Cedar where you will find this 830 sqft de registered mobile home on a just over 14000 sqft lot. Walking in you will notice a covered front deck, an open living room with woodstove, a great kitchen space, laundry room, and two bedrooms and one bathroom. If you are looking to put your personal touch on a home, the opportunity is there with this one for that. Outside you will find plenty of parking on the flat driveway, a bonus large storage shed, and if you are a gardener there is plenty of outdoor space to create one without limiting your outdoor entertaining space. Located in the quiet neighbourhood, this home is close to Hemer Provincial Park, Holden Lake, Cedar Elementary, shopping and restaurants. Whether you are looking for your new home or a great investment opportunity, check this one out today! Msmts approx., pls verify if important.

This stunning home is situated on the 10^th fairway of Morningstar Golf Course and boasts incredible, unobstructed views of Mount Arrowsmith. As you walk in, the main level of this home is open with high ceilings, 5 skylights to bring in the light and an open concept floor plan leading all the way out to a massive, south facing deck to take in the views. On the main level you have a large chef’s kitchen with granite counter tops, subway tile back splash, stainless steel appliances with built in wine fridge and oversized island for entertaining. The dining room is spacious and leads into a well thought out living space which takes advantage of all the windows and natural gas fireplace for those cozy evenings at home. The custom Butler’s Pantry is a dream with built-in stand-up freezer and second fridge, extra-long counterspace for laundry charging station for all your electronics and plenty of extra storage. As you walk into your large primary bedroom you have tons of space for all your furniture as well as a custom ensuite featuring travertine tile in floor heating, custom walk-in closet, heated towel rack & soaker tub and separate shower. Downstairs you have a large rec room, 3 more large bedrooms, a full bathroom and an oversized office with access outside from the side of the home. The garage is one for the car or tool enthusiast with over height ceilings, new garage floor with epoxy coating for a great look and easy clean-up, a large built in work bench with lighting, storage areas and even doors to the outside for your golf cart. New features for this home include new heat pump, new roof, sprinkler system, surround system throughout the whole home, eco-friendly low maintenance yard, new built-in vacuum with in-floor kick plates and security system. Located in French Creek this home is close to all levels of school, the French Creek Marina, shopping and stores and nature/walking trails. This home is a must see!

Welcome to Horizons in North Nanaimo. This complex of luxury townhomes could be the next place you call home. Walking in, this home features an open layout with spacious living room, a great dining area, and gorgeous executive kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, and a gas range. The main level of the home also includes high end flooring throughout, the third bedroom, and main bathroom. Upstairs find 2 generous sized bedrooms, the master oasis including a walk in closet, 4 piece ensuite with soaker tub and its very own natural gas fireplace. For your convenience, laundry is also on this level. Take in the ocean and mountain views from any room as well as off the front balcony, a great place for your morning coffee. Need a little extra storage or room for cars? No problem! This home comes with a large attached double garage. Located in North Nanaimo, this home is close to all major amenities, the beach, shopping and parks and the strata allows for both pets & rentals. Don’t miss this one! Check it out today. Msmts approx., pls verify if important.

Picture this: 1816 sq feet on 2 levels, soaring 13 foot vaulted ceilings in the open concept shared living area, double garage, private yard & a great location close to all of life’s necessities including walking trails, the beach, medical services, shopping, great schools & a fun local pub. With 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms & a kitchen bar/island large enough to seat friends & family members, this home is move-in ready with room enough for all of your stuff. Also on the list of features: granite countertops, private backyard patio, fenced yard, custom stone gas fireplace, kitchen pantry, stainless steel appliances, separate laundry room, reclaimed west coast fir flooring, & storage galore! Worried that townhouse living means no more puttering or room for a home gym in the garage? That’s not the case here on Bridgewood Close! The double garage is more than big enough & has its own separate bathroom. Check it out for yourself! Data & measurements are approximate; Buyer to verify if integral.

3D Tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=XFWUp8Eu9tn