The Secret is Out.... If you are looking for an invesment opportunity

The Comox Valley, the once "best kept secret" as the premier destination to live, work, play & retire on Vancouver Island is out of the box.  With the charm & quaintness of a smaller community balanced with a touch of urban sophistication. The pristine beauty of ocean, forest, farmland & mountains combined with the infrastructure- diverese economic opportunities, 19 Wing CFB Comox- leading employer & major economic driver, home to Vancouver islands only full service mountain resort- Mount Washington Alpine Resort & 3rd longest runway in the province of BC (YQQ); featuring daily direct service to Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, and Edmonton and not to mention the new $331.7 Million Regional Hospital opening this Fall.

The Comox Valley checks all of the boxes as "THE best place to live, work, play, retire and now.... INVEST. 

Property rich Vancouver and Victoria Residents eager to invest are coming to the Valley.... As local residents balk at average housing prices teetering the $465,000 threshold the rest of BC eagerly gets financing secured to invest and/or relocate. In this hot sellers market inventory remains historically low and properties attract multiple offers before the ink is dry on the listing. It is crucial for serious buyers to work with a Realtor who has their pulse on the market conditions, has comprehenisive knowledge of upcoming inventory and the savvy dedication to respond, react and initiate within minutes. Without all three- "that" great new listing will go to the next Buyer... 

As we well know... one person can only be in one place at a time. Providing exceptional service and providing the best opportunity to succeed in locating and securing my clients that perfect property  is of great importance to me. I would like to welcome Brett Hall to my team. Brett has a keen eye for discovering those "diamonds in the rough", those properties that have "potential", those properties that often get missed as solid investments.  His personal experience in Real estate in the Comox Valley has been the best education for him to now pass on to Investors in this market. 

If you are looking to invest in the Comox Valley having my proven track record for success, combined with Brett's fresh perspective towards investment please get in touch. Myself and Brett offer a team approach to securing your next investment Property in the Comox Valley. 

Check out my video.... Featured in this months Comox Valley Business Gazette

First Quarter 2017 Real estate Update  

Meet Mackenzie Gartside of Mackenzie Gartside & Associates... Mortgage Broker Extraordinaire!  If you are looking to getting into the market start with a meeting with Mackenzie to get pre-qualified. If your mortgage is up for renewal now is a good time to meet and explore your options.   I highly recommed her to my clients for her knowledge, professionalism and creative financing! www.comoxmortgages.com  

I often get asked "What is the market doing?" "What is driving up prices?" "Is Vancouver coming?" "Can our market 

sustain itself?"  In this video I attempt to answer all of these questions while drawing a parallel to the Kelowna area.

Enjoy! 

Philippa

Congratulations to my lovely friend Sandy Slovack on the sale of her Patio Home. Now the excitement begins 

to find a new place to hang your hat! 

Thinking of getting your kitchen or bathroom cabinets refinished? Perhaps a new custom mantle or bookshelf or specialty sundeck?  I have seen some of Doug's finished work and it is superb!  Give Doug Poetker of Suncrest Holdings a call for an estimate. Doug has just shy of  20 years general contracting experience. Visit www.suncrestholdings.ca for call Doug Poetker at 250 650 1333.

Meet Karen Guinan.. Trades Person Extraordinaire of the Week! Karen has been doing my taxes the last few 

years and is personable, efficient and saves me $$$$ ! I highly recommed her. Her firm has just merged with MNP, one of the largest national accounting and business consulting firms in Canada, effective February 1, 2017. She can still be found downtown Courtenay at 535 6th Street. Check out her webstite at thorburnguinan.ca

Karen loves being a partner at Thorburn Guinan. Having watched her parents manage a successful gravel and excavating business while she grew up, coupled with her keen interest in working with numbers, Karen always knew her career would take her to the financial management field.

Now, with over 20 years’ experience working in public practice and 6 years as a chartered professional accountant, Karen helps her customers make sense of their finances by building strong personal relationships, providing quality advice, and ultimately building trust, which leads to long term business and personal relationships. For Karen, it’s not just about the numbers, it’s about getting to know her clients and their families, and helping them succeed.

A strong believer in actively supporting the community, Karen currently serves on the boards of the Dawn to Dawn Homelessness Society, as well as the Comox Valley United Soccer Club.

Karen also recognizes the need for balance and has many interests that keep her active and healthy. Her and Roger have two boys that are very busy with hockey in the winter and golf in the summer. Karen is also an avid soccer player, mountain biker and gym enthusiast, so when not active at work, in the community, or at the arena, she and can be found up in the trails in Cumberland or on the soccer field.

Join Me at Open House this Sunday February 19 10:30-Noon at #8 2010 20th Street in Courtenay. 

Lovely 2 bedroom, 1 bath patio home in immaculate condition in coveted "Stratford Gate" a gated 55+ community in the City of Courtenay. Close to downtown shopping & walking trails. Bright cheery kitchen & breakfast nook w/attractive white cabinets, lots of counter space, new stainless appliances. Spacious living/dining room with gas fireplace & picture window - lots of natural light! Newly painted in tasteful colours, radiant heated laminate flooring. Master bedroom overlooking rear gardens with ample closet space. There is a walk in shower & large soaker tub with skylight. Second bedroom is at the front of the home to take advantage of the morning sun. Peaceful rear patio area off the family room with sliding gas doors / privacy hedge, BBQ patio area. There is an attached single car garage & room for parking in front or the home for guests + additional guest parking available. Bring your 4 legged member of the family (under 25lbs) as your pet is welcome.