Why experience carries more weight when the market is personal   People often assume that “experience” means these things in Real Estate: someone who has the most bus benches, or the most Google Reviews, and the most "Just Sold" posts. That is not what experience is. Experience is pattern recognit

Winter on Vancouver Island isn’t a slowdown — it’s a filter   Every year around this time, I hear the same thing: “We’ll just wait until spring.” And sometimes, that’s the right call.But often? It’s based on myths that don’t actually apply to Vancouver Island — especially in communities like Campbel

The beauty of working from home lies in the freedom to create your ideal work environment. Remote work changed where we live — Vancouver Island perfected how Remote work didn’t just move offices home. It quietly gave people permission to ask better questions. Not “Where can I work?”But “Where do I w

  At some point, choosing a Realtor stops being about credentials… and starts being about trust. Choosing a Realtor in Campbell River is not just about who sells the most homes, who has their face on the most signs, who your parents recommended, or even who has lived here the longest. It is about wh

    Trying to time the market perfectly often costs far more than people realize... One of the most common questions sellers ask is whether they should wait for the “right” time to list, or "when is the right time to list?". The truth is, most people are not actually asking about timing. They are as

At some point, you stop wanting more life on just the weekends… and start wanting the right one at your doorstep.   There is a very specific moment people hit, usually quietly. They are doing fine by most standards, their own included. Career is good. Life looks good on paper. They are making (and s

Your Insider Look at Campbell River, Comox, Courtenay, Cumberland, Black Creek, Oyster River & the Comox Valley Welcome to Life Up Here There’s a special ease to living on northern Vancouver Island — something about the ocean air mixing with mountain views, friendly nods from strangers, and the way

  There is a moment when the scenery stops impressing you… and starts grounding you. At first, Vancouver Island feels beautiful in the way vacations do. Everything stands out. The air feels cleaner. The water feels bluer. The pace feels unreal. You notice everything because none of it belongs to you

  Why the North Island is drawing a different kind of buyer.. Something has changed in the type of buyer choosing the North Island. They are not impulsive.They are not trend-driven.And they are not looking for “more” in the traditional sense. They are looking for better... different. Many of today’s

  Some upgrades do not announce themselves. They simply make life feel better. Coastal living is rarely about the dramatic moments. It is about the accumulation of small, steady improvements that quietly change how your days unfold. People often expect the biggest benefit to be the view. And yes, wa

  Why Campbell River Keeps Climbing Vancouver Island’s   “Best Places to Live”   Lists   If you’ve been dreaming of swapping city congestion for ocean air, Campbell River isn’t just a spot on the map — it’s a way of life (and one that’s quietly stealing the spotlight in 2025).   Often known as a fis

Why People Are Leaving the Mainland for Vancouver Island in 2025... Or... At least why I did! There is a reason so many of my conversations on the Mainland ended with, “Maybe I should just move to the island...” I would like to say it was a well thought out plan, that started as a passing thought —

Should I Buy a Waterfront Property on Vancouver Island in 2025? As someone who relocated to Vancouver Island, from the Greater Vancouver area, specifically because of the ocean views.... the idea of waking up to ocean views, walking steps to the beach, and living in one of the most beautiful places