May 6, 2020

I hope this finds you well as we are all adjusting to our new normal. This video provides stats specifically for the month of April 2020 - for Single Family Detached homes in the area of Zone 5 (all of Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Nanoose and surrounding areas).

Welcome home! Put your feet up and enjoy all of the magnificent updates of this chic, modern 4bed/3bath home. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in French Creek with mountain views, this home is nicely detailed with a vaulted ceiling in the living room; new pot lights and an exquisite tiled floor-to-ceiling gas fireplace. Entertain your family and guests in the open flow kitchen and slick stainless steel appliances. Easy living throughout the main level of the home with a grand master bedroom, ensuite and spare bedroom or office. Your family will enjoy the extra space downstairs with a rec room, bathroom and two bedrooms (new carpets). Exterior features: new roof (April 2020); new luxurious 62 jet hot tub; landscaped front and back yard; new fence freshly stained; new stamped concrete in the back yard; freshly painted contemporary stucco. *Air conditioner(2019) *Hot water on demand (2017) *High efficiency gas furnace(2017). View the 3D Virtual Walkthrough Tour today!

Last month, 333 single-family homes sold on the MLS® System compared to 259 in February 2020 and 308 in March 2019. Full details at https://t.co/aNR3FvfY3y. 🏡#Housing #HousingMarket #HowREALTORSHelp #ProudREALTORS #RealEstate #Statistics #VancouverIsland #VIREB pic.twitter.com/LRTndDy6vI

— Vancouver Island REB (@VIREB) April 2, 2020

Welcome to your private wooded family property just a short drive from the city. This bright 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom custom built rancher has a cozy open concept living room/kitchen + den and a bonus room. Lovely Master bedroom (vaulted ceiling) with heated ensuite flooring and luxurious bathtub, shower and double sinks. BBQ on your covered patio while the kids run and play in the spacious yard. Plenty of room to entertain guests on the back yard patio, and end your evening watching stars in the hot tub. *Heat pump *60 Gallon Hot Water Tank. The Extension area is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts: mountain biking; ATV riding and the Nanaimo River just a few minutes away. Close proximity to the University, airport and ferries. Book your viewing today! Contact Melanie Peake at melanie@melaniepeake.com

This video provides insurance information for buyers looking to purchase a home, condo or manufactured home. Chantell Cleaver, Insurance Specialist with InsureLine Brokers (Island Living), explains the steps a buyer can typically take when looking into Insurance while in the process of writing an Offer on a home. Watch this video to learn more!

Welcome to the perfect home for your family in the exclusive Corfield Glades area. This meticulous 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 3 level home has an open concept living room and a gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops. The spacious back yard is perfect for playing games with the kids, relaxing, or entertaining on the stamped concrete covered patio. Head downstairs to the fully finished basement complete with a soundproof media room, custom-made wet bar, pool table and even a murphy bed for extra guests. A few extras to be noted: *Brand new 60 gallon hot water tank (fill up that soaker tub!) *Beautiful hardwood flooring on the main level *Water fountain in front yard. This is a one of a kind home in the city, so gather up your poker chips and cash them in on this gem. Book your viewing today!

December 2019 Real Estate market stats for Parksville, Qualicum Beach and Nanoose.

Happy New Year and welcome to 2020! Looking at the Single Family Home sales specifically for the month of December 2019 for the area of Parksville/Qualicum Beach (all of Zone 5) shows 4.87 months of supply of inventory - which is an indicator that we are in more of a Balanced Market for all of Zone 5.

The video above includes the average home prices for the last 12 months compared to the year prior. *Stats taken from Vancouver Island Real Estate Board.

Contact me today for a free market valuation. Please email: melanie@melaniepeake.com