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Comox Valley Real Estate Market

Posted by Bryce Hansen on October 6th, 2017

Real Estate Fast Facts on the Comox Valley - September 2017 Update 

Whether you are an investor, a homeowner, or considering buying your first home, it's always interesting to keep an eye on how the real estate market has been evolving over recent months.Each month MGD kindly provides RE/MAX Ocean Pacific Realty with stats from Building Links and the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB). This information, along with historical data,  is also posted to our Market Statistics page - accessible by CLICKING HERE.  

⌂  In the 12 months ending September 30th, 2017, there were 1841 sales of all property types, a 10% decrease over the same period in 2016.  The highest number of annual sales was 2256 in 2007.  The lowest was 879 in 1998.  2017 marks…

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Renovations & Permits - Are You Prepared?

Posted by Bryce Hansen on July 30th, 2017

Paintbrushes, hammers, screwdrivers and saws, all common tools that you might find in the garage of a homeowner.  Many homeowners thrive on tackling new projects, attending to repairs and planning renovations. For others, it is either not feasible or simply an unwanted task, yet the job needs to be done. Whether you are doing it yourself, or hiring a contractor, there are some renovations that will require a permit.

Getting a permit in advance not only ensures that you stay in the "good books" with the authorities, it can be helpful when the time comes to sell your home. Consider it an investment in your real estate. Imagine if you spent your hard earned money building a wonderful second dwelling on your property for rental income, only to find out…

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