Allie's Blog

Disappear in Your Personal SpaToday's stress-filled world leaves us all crying out for rest and relaxation.  Making your home's bathroom the best it can be will generate a 56% better return on your real estate property investment than the average popular reno.The goal should be to create a spa-li...

ROCKY POINT CONDO For Sale:  Own this fabulous updated north Nanaimo condo within a very prestigious adult oriented building within walking distance to the ocean. This extremely bright unit offers plenty of windows for natural light & a private patio with plenty of sun. Offering 1055 sq. ft. with...

Rekindle your Passion for Living Nothing beats the feeling of curling up around a fire on a cold winter's night in your home.  Not to mention the comforting feeling of hearth and home that a fireplace adds to a room.  Installing or upgrading the fireplace in your home will generate 11% greater re...

Often overlooked for the dramatic effect it can have on any living environment, the simple repainting of walls gives you a 29% better return than other popular renos when listing your home for sale.  Whether you go neutral with splashes of colour or warm and dramatic, trends include a mix of stro...

Many people do not recognize the importance of house numbers and as a result, many homes in Nanaimo are not identified with visible or legible house address numbers.  In most cases, this is not an intentional decision, but rather a lack of understanding of the potential consequence of not install...

Great looking floors are a strong feature of any home. It often makes all the difference.  This upgrade can generate a 22% better return on investment than the average. Start by ripping out that dated wall-to-wall carpet.  Then sand your existing floors down and refinish them, or choose one of th...

You'll love the ocean and mountain views of the mainland's Sunshine Coast once you exit the french doors leading to the rear deck. Minutes from Nanaimo's Westwood Lake, this lovely 2040 sq. ft. home sits down the driveway from a quiet cul-de-sac, serenely nestled amongst the foliage and trees of ...

When you see as many homes in Nanaimo as we do it is a constant source of inspiration simply noticing colours chosen by the home owners.  Paint companies have thousands of home colours to choose from and the challenge is to pick the right ones for your home.  Just as important is the paint finish...

Many folks have bought real estate listed in Nanaimo for the expressed purpose of "flipping".  One of the most important aspects of flipping a home (for profit, hopefully) is to remain focused on the plan that you've designed.  (Real estate gurus always have a plan)  It's very easy to get caught ...

We like to chat with our Nanaimo clients about maximizing their real estate investment by using some simple staging techniques.  Remember, the first impressions when listing and selling your home, whether in Nanaimo, British Columbia or elsewhere, may be critical to your success.Light 'em up! - m...