Meglic
135 Alberni Hwy Box 596
Parksville
V9P 2G6
Amidst a lovely garden filled with mature trees, shrubs, and perennials, this home is a delight for green thumbs. Upstairs, the bright and beautiful open-plan kitchen/living/dining features wood floors and high ceilings. French doors open onto the newly-tiled porch, overlooking the garden: a perfect place for morning coffee, listening to birdsong. Downstairs, there is a family/media room with a cozy wood s...
Wind your way down a peaceful, wooded drive to this charming West Coast home filled with light on over 6 acres. The home features an open floorplan with wonderful wood floors throught the main living area. So many sweet details make this place house truly feel like a home, from the rustic log post and beams to the stained glass windows, to the clawfoot tub. In the summer, enjoy BBQ on the large deck, while wi...
Pure magic! Bring your building plans to this 4.99 acres of sunny, south-west facing arbutus forest on Denman Ridge, with views over the Beaufort Mountains. Trails and roads meander through the property, connecting the cleared building site to the commercial-sized greenhouse on a concrete foundation. On a quiet, no-through street, enjoy the peace and outlook that come from this altitude, and imagine your futu...
Boundless serenity awaits you in this outstanding contemporary West Coast waterfront home on 2.3 acres with breathtaking ocean and mountain views. Awake to the sparkle of sun on the water, & end the day watching the sunsets, always enjoying the ever-changing outlook from different vantage points throughout the home. The interior is every bit as magnificent as the view. Renovated to the highest standard by an...
This warm and wonderful mid-bank, west-facing oceanfront property is ready to welcome you home. Bright and spacious, the home has an open floor plan with solid maple floors, and vaulted ceiling in the living and dining areas. A sweeping staircase takes you to the second floor, where jaw-dropping views will greet you from the primary bedroom suite. A rare retreat, this room features a walk-in closet, ensui...
Like New! Fully renovated, this beautiful home has been updated from top to bottom. It is light and bright, with a clean and modern aesthetic throughout. Everything has been redone: kitchen, baths, floors, windows, roof, decks, stairs, 3- zone heat pump, perimeter drains, hardiplank siding - the list goes on and on. The primary bedroom features a private oceanview balcony, huge walk-in closet, and a beautiful...
Feel the elevation and expansiveness from this south-west facing 2.8 acre forested building lot with lovely ocean and mountain views! Perched on Denman Ridge, this property is ready for your building plans: a drilled well and driveway are in place, and access has been cleared for hydro and water to be brought to the building site. The location is excellent: within walking distance to Downtown Denman and all a...
Build your oceanfront island dream! This west-facing, mid-bank .4 acre lot is cleared and ready for your plans, with power, drilled well, and septic system in place. The property is sunny and level, with lots of room for a garden. Cedars and undergrowth around the perimeter create a wonderful sense of privacy. An old trail/staircase, in need of refurbishment, leads to the beach, where an old boathouse per...
Graham Lake area - first time on the market! This quintessential cabin in the woods was built by the current owners with love, and has been well-maintained ever since. Custom windows, a river rock fireplace with newer insert, and warm wood throughout are some of the delightful features. While the home would benefit from some cosmetic updates, the structure is as solid as they come: concrete foundation, 2x...
Sweet sweat equity opportunity! On 10.7 acres bordered by the ocean to the west and Valens Brook to the east, this property has so much potential. The main home is a log construction with wood frame additions, surrounded by cleared area with mature fruit trees that could be transformed into a wonderful garden. Beside the home is a 600 sqft+ studio/gallery that has been used for decades to create stained g...
This sweet Cumberland home at the quiet end of Maryport has so much to offer. Neat and tidy, this house has lovely bright living spaces, vintage wood floors, coved ceilings, and a deck off the kitchen that is perfect for morning coffee and evening sunsets. Tucked under the deck is a newly-built heated and insulated storage area, perfect for your tools and bikes. Downstairs, the 2 bdr suite is a great mortgage...
An idyllic island retreat! This Westcoast contemporary oceanfront home on the East side of Denman Island has gorgeous panoramic views, and is a perfect place for family getaways or full-time living. The home has been fully renovated in a contemporary style, bringing in light and views from every angle, with artistic details throughout. The main level features open plan living, dining, and a luxuriant prim...
Life is better by the sea! Wander down the long, woodland drive to this neat and tidy home, with everything you need for a serene summer getaway or year-round living: three bedrooms, two baths and a lovely living room with vaulted ceilings, big picture windows, and warm wood details throughout. The new wrap-around deck is big enough for outdoor entertaining, dining, or just relaxing with the wonderful views ...
Calling all green thumbs! Come bring this beauty back to life. At the end of a quiet, no-through street, this solidly-built family home and detached shop is ready and waiting for your cosmetic updates and garden plans. On almost six acres on a quiet corner of the island, all you can hear are the birds and frogs singing. The yard is largely forested with a small area ready for a garden alongside the house. The...
Consulting a REALTOR®
REALTORS® are members of The Canadian Real Estate Association who subscribe to a Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Practice. Members of the Victoria Real Estate Board are members of both the British Columbia and Canadian Real Estate Associations.
The following is a list of services you can expect to receive from a REALTOR® when you buy a home:- A REALTOR® will fully explain the details of your working relationship (called "agency") so that you are clear as to when a REALTOR® is working for you or for the seller.
- A REALTOR® has access to hundreds of current listings of homes for sale because of a co- operative system called the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®).
- A REALTOR® can provide you with a customized list of homes that best meet your needs -- size, style, features, location, proximity to schools, shopping, etc. - and then make arrangements for you to view those homes that appeal to you the most.
- A REALTOR® will help you determine how big a home you can afford. REALTORs® are familiar with the local lending market and can offer helpful advice.
- A REALTOR® has no emotional ties to any type or style of home and can be objective in pointing out the merits of one home over another.
- A REALTOR® will have information on zoning changes, taxes, utility costs and school and recreation services that could affect your decision to buy a home in a specific area.
- A REALTOR® will assist you in negotiating the terms of your purchase, which can be a nerve- wracking process for someone who is not experienced in negotiating.
- A REALTOR® will advise you of the legal process required in obtaining title and taking possession of your property; the costs associated with buying a home such as insurance, mortgage registration and legal fees will be explained in detail.
Source: Victoria Real Estate Board 2015
Selling Your Home - Why it Pays to Use a REALTOR®
Before selling your home, you will need a clear understanding of the legal issues and potential pitfalls. One wrong action could result in a lot of cost and frustration, which is why it is essential to have a REALTOR® working with you, as he or she will make the sale of your home a successful and satisfying experience.
Greater exposureREALTORS® use the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) to give your home maximum exposure. MLS® is a computer-based system that relays valuable information about your home to hundreds of REALTORS® and potential homebuyers.
Setting a priceSetting a price for your home is an important but difficult process. Again, this is where the services of a REALTOR® prove invaluable. REALTORS® have the experience to help you understand how the market works and decide upon a realistic price that meets your goals. REALTORS® also pre-screen potential buyers to make sure only those who are serious and financially qualified view your home.
REALTORS® will also develop a marketing plan to help your property receive maximum exposure. This will likely include placing your home on the MLS® system and placing a "For Sale" sign on the front lawn. The plan will likely also include arranging open houses for other REALTORS® and potential buyers, and developing advertisements and feature sheets/mailers to market your home.
Once you have accepted an offer to buy your home, your REALTOR® will help ensure that all the proper paperwork is completed. He or she will also make sure that both parties meet the necessary conditions outlined in the agreement.
Why working with a REALTOR® makes senseWhen you work with a REALTOR® you will likely get a better price for your home than if you try to sell it yourself. Apart from the financial benefits, however, there is an extra measure of comfort and security that comes from having a REALTOR® on your side. Remember that REALTORS® are governed by a code of ethics and standards of business practice. They have also been trained and licensed under the provincial Real Estate Services Act to assist in transactions involving real property. When it comes to buying or selling property, using a REALTOR® just makes sense.
Source: Victoria Real Estate Board 2015