Bryce Hansen Team Blog - Comox Valley Real Estate

Enhance Your Home: 2020 Design Trends We Love

No winter lasts forever; don’t let the wet and rainy weather forecast here in the Comox Valley get you down! If you find yourself avoiding time spent outdoors, take advantage of this time of year by utilizing time indoors to make cosmetic updates to your home.

We’re seeing many design trends that were popular in decades passed make their comeback in 2020. These aesthetically appealing enhancements can elevate your property for your own pleasure or can prepare you to take your home to the Spring market.  If you’re looking for some fun and creative ideas to spruce up your Comox Valley home this season, have a look at our top 6 favourite 2020 design inspirations below.

Statement Backsplashes

A fresh backsplash is a great way to polish up…

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Holiday Hosting 101

Opening your doors to friends and family during the holiday season will be a ton of fun, but you may find yourself overwhelmed with the thought of organizing all the moving parts of your event. While the holiday season isn’t ideal for major home renovations, we think it’s a great time for a “functionality review” to prepare your house to look and flow it’s best. 

Take the time to focus on the areas you’ll spend the most time in such as the kitchen, living areas and guest spaces. Whether you’ll be hosting for your first time, or as the go-to host space each year, consider our Top 10 Tips for getting your home ready to host for the holidays. 

 Lighting

‘tis the season in the Comox Valley for the very early setting of the sun; greet your…

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Everything You Need to Know About Purchasing Your First Home

The road to first-time homeownership is an eventful journey during which you’ll want to have the best professionals in your corner; a lawyer, a home inspector and your trusted Comox Valley Real Estate agent, Bryce Hansen. As a new homebuyer, you’ll likely have many questions about the purchasing process. We’ve put together a few preliminary things to consider before embarking on purchasing your first property.

Mortgage Pre-Approval

Establish your affordability by meeting with your mortgage professional prior to beginning the shopping process. A pre-approval will help you to establish your purchasing budget, down payment figures, and what basic monthly homeownership obligations will cost. Be sure to ask your mortgage broker the details of your…

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Meet the Bryce Hansen Team - Kelsey Cragg

Kelsey Cragg is a born and raised Comox Valley woman and supporting local is true to her heart. Kelsey has high energy and her enthusiasm for life is contagious. A proud mom, Kelsey enjoys spending her spare time with her family and is often found at the hockey rink or exploring the vast outdoors that the Comox Valley has to offer.  Her knowledge of the Real Estate market paired with her approachable personality and ability to connect with people makes her a natural at negotiations. Kelsey is a friendly, approachable person who thrives on meeting new people and is truly invested in the Comox Valley region. Kelsey is committed to delivering exceptional service and believes in building strong, long-lasting relationships with everyone she works with and…

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Tips to Get Your Home Ready for the Fall Comox Valley Real Estate Market

As a rule of thumb, spend as little money as possible when preparing your home to hit the local Comox Valley real estate market. Although buyers will be impressed by the extras, such as a new roof, you aren't likely to recoup the money spent on it. Save your money for home improvement projects for your new home!

With that said, it does make a big difference to invest a little money into updating your Comox Valley home and getting it ready for the market. Minor touch ups may range from putting new knobs on cabinets to painting some rooms. Here are a few tips for getting your house in the Comox Valley ready to sell:

Depersonalize Your Home

The first step in selling your home is to depersonalize it. This involves removing personal items such as…

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2686 Meadowbrook Court, North Courtenay

This renovated west-coast home is a must see! This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home sits on a private .30 acre lot in Meadowbrook subdivision. There is no shortage of storage space adjacent to the single car garage, this home has a 1290 sq.ft, 7 ft crawl space. You could use this space as storage or convert this into a suite or an in-law suite in addition to the other 2 full stories of living area. There are two bedrooms and two fully renovated 5 piece bathrooms on both levels. There is a brand-new wood stove in the living room just off the kitchen that has never been used and is WETT certified. The flooring has been replaced with vinyl plank flooring. You will appreciate the rustic west coast feel the kitchen has as the sellers have used 100-year-old reclaimed…

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Introducing 1775 Arden Road

INVESTOR ALERT!!! This Spacious 4-bedroom home sits just beautiful .33-acre lot on the outskirts of Courtenay. This house has had extensive renovations over the past few years including a new roof, windows, wiring, insulation, drywall, upstairs kitchen, flooring and more! The only thing needed is for someone to come take the time and finish off what was started. There are many attributes to this home including, that make this the perfect investment. The opportunity is here, don't think twice!  For more details visit:  http://www.comoxvalley-realestate.com/listing/439731-1775-arden-road-courtenay-bc/

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Preparing Your Home For Sale

Whether you are selling in a buyer's market, or a seller's market, the reality is you still want to make the most of your hard earned investment. Just like you, buyers also want to know that they are getting the best value for their dollar.  What can you do to put your best foot forward?

1. Curb Appeal.  First impressions are lasting impressions, and you may only have a few moments to capture the buyer's interest.  Mow the lawn, weed the garden, clean up debris and garbage, prune bushes and spray clean driveways and sidewalks.
2. Clean the exterior of the home.  Dirt, moss and other buildups can give the impression that that house is not well maintained.  If you go to a car lot, you expect to drive a clean car even if it is gently used. A house is…

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End of Winter Home Maintenance Tips

Spring is just around the corner,bringing the promise of new blossoms, warmer days and longer hours of daylight.  Happy times are ahead for cyclists, runners, gardeners and those who simply enjoy the great outdoors. This is also a great time to clean up your yard and attend to ongoing exterior maintenance of your home. 

Yard Clean Up 

• Remove Litter and Dead Materials.  During the stormy winter months, debris from trees including old leaves and fallen branches, dog feces and litter from adjacent properties can create an unkempt appearance on an otherwise well groomed yard.  Take advantage of the great weather, get outside for some fresh air and tackle that cleanup.  Before long, new growth and greenery will be appearing and it will make life…

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Selling Your Comox Valley Home in the Winter

Thinking of selling your Comox Valley home during the winter?  Perhaps you've found a new home that suits your needs, you have a winter job relocation, or maybe life circumstances have you moving in a new direction. Some people prefer to sell in summer, however there are advantages to also selling in the winter.  During a time when there is typically less inventory coming on the market, you may be able to put your home in the spotlight.  Just as much as you are contemplating a winter move, so are other buyers. Now is as good a time as any to put your best foot forward!  Here are some tips for how to showcase your home in the best light during winter months.  If you have any additional ideas, we welcome your input.  Please leave a comment below!

• Curb…

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