July 2023 Real Estate Stats
August 2nd, 2023, Dave Koszegi
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Steady Sales make for a busier-than-usual July
The July 2023 Real Estate Market Stats show that last month, there were 414 sales of single-family homes in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area, a 41 percent increase from one year ago (294) and down by two percent from June 2023 (424). Sales of condo apartments in July came in at 98, increasing by 31 percent year over year but d ...
May 2023 Real Estate Market Stats
June 7th, 2023, Dave Koszegi
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The return to a more traditional spring market is welcome!
The May 2023 Real Estate Market Stats are here, and they show that last month, there were 488 sales of single-family homes in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area, an eight percent increase from one year ago (450) and a 25 percent increase from April 2023 (391). Sales of condo apartments in May came in at 86, declining ...
Programs, Assistance and Professionals Needed for First Time Home Buyers
May 10th, 2023, Dave Koszegi
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Programs, Assistance and Professionals Needed for First Time Home Buyers
Purchasing a home is a bucket list item most people are eager to check off their list. There is something about the feeling of walking into your home and knowing it’s all yours to decorate, renovate and set up just the way you like it. Going through the process and making it to the ever-so-exciting Key Day might appe ...
Purchase a Home with a View in Port Alberni
February 28th, 2023, Dave Koszegi
When purchasing a home, is a view one of your non negotiables? How about a water view? Port Alberni has the luxury of giving homebuyers multiple options of waterfront properties and water views throughout the Valley and Sproat Lake area. In the Alberni Valley, we have the rarity of lake, river and canal views at our fingertips, read on to learn about the different areas with a water vi ...
Why Relocate to Port Alberni?
February 21st, 2023, Dave Koszegi
Port Alberni has plenty ideal qualities when it comes to relocating and diving into a new life in a new community. Located mid-Island, Port Alberni is the perfect middle ground between other communities, just an hour or two in either direction can bring you to a whole different world. Two hours west and you are storm watching in beautiful Ucluelet or surfing on Long Beach, Tofino. Just 40 m ...
Desirable Spots to Buy - Beaver Creek and Cherry Creek By Stephanie Wakelin
February 8th, 2023, Dave Koszegi
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Desirable Spots to Buy - Beaver Creek and Cherry Creek
By Stephanie Wakelin
When you are purchasing a home, it’s important to understand the area you are going to be living in and ensure that it aligns with your neighbourhood desires. Different factors play a role in choosing a home, some include: amenities close by, trails and hiking spots, busy vs. quiet etc. While Port Alberni has ...
3 Affordable Options For Sproat Lake Living
January 23rd, 2023, Dave Koszegi
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3 Affordable Options For Sproat Lake Living
By Stephanie Wakelin
How would it feel to walk outside your back door to a captivating sunrise and spectacular view of the calmness Sproat Lake brings in those early hours? Or how amazing it would be to be steps away from a cool dip as the hot summer hits the middle of the sky? Perhaps you are an avid stand-up paddleboarder, imagine bei ...
Another year has come and gone here in the Alberni Valley
January 16th, 2023, Dave Koszegi
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Another year has come and gone here in the Alberni Valley and we thought it would be fun to take a look back at how things have changed over the last several decades.
In 1967, the amalgamation of Alberni and Port Alberni created a surge in population. By the 1970’s, Port Alberni reached a resident count of 20,000 – several decades later we are now sitting at about 26,000 locals in our commu ...
October 2022 Port Alberni Real Estate Market Stats
November 2nd, 2022, Dave Koszegi
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Housing Market Quiets as Year-End Approaches
Last month, 249 single-family homes sold in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area, a 37 percent decrease from one year ago and up by three percent from September. There were 42 condo apartment sales in October 2022, a decline of 65 percent year over year and down by 19 percent from September. In the row/townhouse category, 51 units c ...
Credit Scores and Mortgages
October 20th, 2022, Dave Koszegi
So you are ready to take the plunge, ready to cash in all the saving’s you’ve been collecting for a down payment. You are ready to become a homeowner! This is a huge accomplishment at any age; not only are you committing to putting down some roots, saving for a 5% minimum down payment takes incredible determination. Throughout life, it’s important for us to be mindful of our credit score and ...