Blog entries tagged 'vancouver island waterfront'

Qualicum Landing Show Homes Shine

Sharleen

e land to the framing and exterior finishing, we have been impressed by the thought put into this community and the classic style of the homes.

Needless to say, we were waiting with anticipation to see inside the gates and we (or at least I-my husband was watching our little one) finally got to see the show homes last Saturday and meet the team responsible for creating such a fine place. Being in the real estate business, I have had the chance to see many developments and thi [...]

Vancouver Island Waterfront for Sale Below Replacement Cost

Sharleen

onth's property is a custom-built lakefront home on Cowichan Lake. According to our member agent and area specialist Norm DeWit, the home, listed at $654, 000, represents the best waterfront value currently available in the Cowichan Lake market.

Located on Cowichan Lake, about 1 hour north of Victoria and 1 hour south of Nanaimo, this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom open-plan home boast [...]

Vancouver Island Oceanfront Developer First to Offer "Anti-Recession" Guarantee

Sharleen

ustment if the real estate market continues to soften: The developer will carry up to 20% of the price as a first or second mortgage, part or all of which will be forgiven if government property assessments over a three-year term show a drop in land value. On a $500,000 lot, the price protection could be as much as $100,000.

“There can be good news in a recession.” says Michael Thornton, Silver Spray developer. “We would have priced these lots 30% h [...]