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Real information about buying and selling residential and commercial realestate on Vancouver Island by local Realtor Ryan Coffey
In Life, Don’t Sell Property. Buy.
2019-05-02 03:19
An alternative title for this post could well be “Making the big bucks in real estate is simple and here is how to do it.” or “Selling listings is half my income, but I am… Read More
Real Estate Terms: Pad Fee
2019-03-26 22:49
You may hear “pad fee” or “pad rent” used to describe the monthly fee associated with owning a mobile home (aka trailer). Try not to confuse this fee with Strata fees… Read More
Nanaimo Has Changed In Recent Years
2019-02-27 17:14
Below is an article I found in the Toronto Star quite a few years back. In 2009 in fact. I originally put it up here because I believe the writer, Reb Stevenson, is speaking from the heart… Read More
Keeping Weeds Under Control
2019-02-16 00:58
The following is an article that I originally found in an old edition of a realty news publication years back. As I’m not much of a gardener I’ve left that info intact but have e… Read More
2019-02-13 10:45
I like to occasionally break up the dry seriousness of real estate blogging with something fun.  I found this really well done music video about being Canadian,and wanted to share it he… Read More
Property/Fire Insurance And You
2019-02-06 18:41
The insurance clause is one of the standard subject clauses in a contract of purchase and sale. Essentially it’s there to make sure that both you and the lender of your mortgage are pr… Read More
2019-02-04 08:07
Here is something that a home inspector named Bob Muir allowed me to put up. He has retired from the business since I originally posted this but the info is still very relevant in today&rsqu&hell…Read More
Tips On Keeping Mould Out
2019-01-28 11:21
Let’s face it. We live in a temperate rainforest.  This isn’t a bad thing, after all we don’t exactly have to worry much about snow or extreme temperatures either hot… Read More
Real Estate Terminology 101
2019-01-08 19:50
There are hundreds of commonly used terms that could nearly make up a language of their own. Here is a list of real estate terms that I think everyone should know or at least have handy… Read More
What If A Property Has A Horror Story?
2018-10-04 04:59
Maybe watching the original “Poltergeist” movie when I was a kid left its mark on me, or maybe I’m just naturally interested in the darker sides of the world we live in. Ei… Read More
How NOT To Sell Your Home.
2018-07-14 00:30
The following is obviously a bit tongue in cheek which is not my usual tone for this blog and certainly not how I would normally speak to people while working. It is however a list of thing… Read More
2018-01-31 18:08
Taking good care of your HVAC system, specifically your furnace, is a surefire way to help keep your home comfortable during the winter season. A furnace isn’t a cheap investment, and… Read More
Mortgage Broker Vs. Bank Specialist
2017-09-09 03:11
At some point during the first conversation I have with every Buyer I ask if they are pre-approved with a Mortgage Broker. I consider this absolutely crucial for reasons I go into in th… Read More
Thinking Of Buying A Character Home?
2017-07-18 13:04
A character home can be a money pit or a gold mine and knowing how to discern the two is not easy. In my experience people will lean towards either being too afraid of having to do any… Read More
Are Strata Fees Worth It?
2017-04-19 02:55
I will warn you that the answer to the above question is in my eyes, nebulous. It’s case by case in terms of the strata and your own tastes and financial situation.  There ar… Read More
Listing Tip #3
2017-04-12 14:50
This tip, like so many others, is simple yet frequently overlooked. It’s about space and clutter. Usually, when I enter a home that is for sale, the owners have done a good job of keep… Read More
How Much Does It Snow In Nanaimo?
2017-03-31 16:35
An excerpt from a post I wrote in the last few days of March, 2008: “The craziest thing happened in Nanaimo yesterday. It snowed! This is unheard of at this time of year. Snowing… Read More
Thinking Of Living In A Rural Location?
2017-03-23 18:54
Beyond the common dichotomy of condos versus houses, there is rural property. They’re  typically more quiet, spacious and more out of the way.  Depending on the person these… Read More
2017-02-07 08:16
This is from a NBC newscast 2010 during the olympics. It highlights the ongoing relationship between the US and Canada as well as helps explain some of our country’s key points to thos… Read More
Boldly Home, Where No Home Has Gone Before.
2016-10-01 12:57
Something on the lighter side of real estate. I once happened upon this odd story from England of renos gone wrong. The story seems to have been taken down on most sites but I find it intere… Read More
Listing Tip #1
2016-09-29 15:08
We live in a time where you can look up nearly anything on the web, but proper interpretation and application of that information requires an experienced eye, so I’m not real… Read More
Nanaimo Real Estate Statistics
2016-08-03 10:13
Perhaps you’ve googled your way onto this post because you wanted to find the latest Nanaimo real estate statistics. If this is you, you’ve found what you’re looking… Read More
Here’s A Realty Good Laugh!
2016-06-22 20:14
This isn’t my story, nor did it happen in Nanaimo but I think it’s so nuts I just have to post it. I call it “The Texas Fish House.” but the actual title is “A… Read More
Nanaimo’s Most Useful Map
2016-06-14 11:55
With photos shared of every other meal, selfies of every get other together and a plethora of emoji to show each and every emotion, life online has gotten to the point where there is more… Read More
Nanaimo: A Profile
2016-06-02 02:05
This blog is about real estate, and as I am a Realtor in Nanaimo, most of the content will have to do with buying and selling real estate in the area but there is also info on wh… Read More
2016-05-20 00:19
If you’re cruising around online looking for some general Nanaimo information and have never been here, then maybe this video will get you started on finding out of what life is l… Read More
The House That Wouldn’t Sell (Part 4)
2016-05-02 14:00
Here is part four of my series which features a fictional account of a couple who have trouble selling their home. It is based on an amalgamation of some of the most common errors made by p… Read More
2016-05-02 14:00
Here is part three of my series which features a fictional account of a couple who have trouble selling their home. It is based on an amalgamation of some of the most common errors made by p… Read More
2016-05-02 14:00
Nanaimo is a waterfront town with an elongated shape much of which is built upon hills, ridges and a mountain. This means that we have an awful lot of homes with ocean views in Nanaimo. Toda… Read More
Negotiating A Good Price As A Buyer
2016-05-02 14:00
There is a long list of little tips and tricks that Realtors such as myself use to try and get a better price for our clients while trying to bring a deal together. The following is not such… Read More
2016-05-02 14:00
This is a story. It is not a story about any particular real life Realtor or any particular real life client. It is however, a common tale that I as a Realtor see regularly in my line of wo… Read More
2016-05-02 14:00
“How’s the market?” or some similar variation comes from a friend, acquaintance, or someone I just met after my being introduced as a Realtor. It might just be an ice break… Read More
What Creates Value In A Home?
2016-05-02 14:00
Not “Location, location, location.” Or, not just that at least. Regardless of what I write on this topic, it will only be a summary of general principles. You see, in some ways h… Read More
Retiring In Nanaimo
2016-05-02 14:00
Vancouver Island has long been a destination for retirees from across Canada who are looking to find a relaxing setting with mild winters where they can find a more comfortable pace of life… Read More
2016-05-02 14:00
Once in a while someone asks me about my thoughts on the concept of rent to own properties. It’s not something I see very often as a Realtor and as a member of the non Realtor public… Read More
2015-10-23 21:11
Everyone wants to sell their home for as much as they can. The principles are pretty straightforward, as I’ve laid out in many posts on this blog, but that doesn’t stop people fr… Read More
2015-09-22 22:20
There are many reasons why someone may want or need to sell a home and not all of them are happy reasons. When a homeowner passes away, something must be done with their home and often their… Read More
2015-09-17 21:45
  Every single Buyer has the same worst fear: Buying a place and then realizing that they could have gotten a better deal somewhere else. Knowing what to expect from a given price poin… Read More
2015-08-20 18:27
I haven’t seen the trend start just yet, but I’m sure it’s coming. When the market goes through a strong upswing in value, as it has started doing this year, a situation i… Read More
2015-07-16 17:52
Being someone who grew up on a relatively small, 5 acre, hobby farm,  I have a certain affinity with rural properties. Unlike most neighbourhoods rural properties generally allow you to… Read More
2015-07-08 22:42
I’ve not been putting posts up lately because the market has kept me busy and I’m currently writing all the content for my Nanaimo real estate website which will soon be revamped… Read More
2015-05-27 21:55
The west coast, especially Vancouver Island, has long been a favourite place for Canadians to retire. The natural beauty, relaxed lifestyle and the mild winters are a big draw for people acr… Read More
2015-05-05 21:39
Here is another installment of a recent interview I did with Nanaimo Mortgage Broker Brad Rembold. In this video we discuss strategies for first time Buyers. If you are currently renting and… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
A few years back, I wrote this post about how not to sell your home. It was a little tongue in cheek as is the below but it is worth knowing about. There are certain ideas or habits that som… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I would say that the majority of Buyers gravitate towards properties that are turn key. They will often start of their search saying that they don’t mind a place that needs a little wo… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Selling your home? Don’t let avoidable mistakes cut into your profits. Most people don’t sell homes for a living. The right Realtor is a vital piece in the selling puzzle but ult… Read More

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