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Vancouver Island Real Estate & COVID-19

Well, COVID-19. 

That’s really all one has to say to begin this discussion. For a while I wondered if I should call this blog, “Real Estate Predictions from the End of the World.”  And finally I settled on the importance of saying something, rather than nothing at all.

Truthfully, I don’t know where to begin. As a planet we have never experienced something like this, and I know, for certain, at once COVID-19 is laid to rest, we will be forever changed.

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10 Great Home Staging Ideas

Have you heard of “home staging”? Staging can make a big difference in how quickly your home sells and for how much. According to some studies, homes that are well staged have sold for up to 17% more than similar properties. You don’t necessarily have to do a whole lot of work to take advantage of proven staging techniques.

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Three of the Island’s Best…Farmers Markets

Our Farmers’ Markets on Vancouver Island are not just an opportunity for local growers and artisans to showcase their wares, they are also wonderful community events.

Families make a visit to the market a regular weekly outing, and love to welcome tourists!

Just about every community has a market, and local tourist information centres and Facebook groups provide all the information you might need. Here are three of the best (in my opinion) Farmers and Artisans Markets on the Island.

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