Best Neighbourhoods in Nanaimo: Short Guide 2026
As local real estate professionals working across Vancouver Island, we’ve helped buyers relocate from across Canada. One of the most common questions…
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Moving to Nanaimo? What to Expect and Where to Live on Vancouver Island
Thinking About Moving to Nanaimo BC? Here’s What You Should Know First If you're considering moving to Nanaimo, you're likely looking for a balance be…
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Market Update
In the Loop: January 2026 Market Statistics on Vancouver Island
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded 388 unit sales (all property types) in January 2026, down 10 per cent from one year ago. Year-…
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Market Update
In The Loop: May 2024 Market Statistics
The May 2024 real estate Market Stats for Nanaimo show us that VIREB’s inventory of single-family homes rose by 46% in May, while active listings of a…
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Buying
30-Year Amortization for First-Time Buyers
The federal government has proposed some new housing affordability measures geared toward making the Canadian housing market more affordable for first…
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Market Update
In the Loop: April 2022 Real Estate Market Stats
The April 2022 Nanaimo Real Estate and area inventory is inching up but still far from ideal. Inventory in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIR…
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Market Update
In the Loop: March 2022 Real Estate Market Stats
INVENTORY INCHING UP BUT STILL FAR FROM IDEAL Inventory in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area is slowly inching up but is still far f…
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Market Update
In the Loop: December 2021 Real Estate Market Stats
2021 ends with near-record sales and record-low inventory The December 2021 Nanaimo Real Estate market stats show that the Vancouver Island Real Estat…
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Market Update
In the Loop: August 2021 Real Estate Market Stats
For the August 2021 real estate market stats, we continue to see how increasing housing supply is the key to affordability. Historically low inventory…
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