Downsizing isn’t about less — it’s about better Let’s clear something up right away. Downsizing on Vancouver Island is rarely about giving things up.It’s about giving things back to yourself. Time.Energy.Freedom. And in communities like Campbell River and the Comox Valley, downsizing often unlocks a

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

The move everyone talks about — but few understand “Everyone says life is different on Vancouver Island.” That’s true.But it is also incomplete. Because what really changes isn’t just scenery or commute times — it’s how your days feel. And that’s what most relocation guides miss. Whether buyers are

 At some point, value stops being about numbers… and starts being about how your life actually feels... luckily here, both feel good.  For years, “value” in real estate was a fairly simple conversation. Purchase price. Appreciation. Maybe lot size if you were feeling adventurous. But buyers today ar

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

  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

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 —