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The newest show home at The Gales is ready for you to move in. Settle in for the summer and enjoy ocean views from the expansive decks of your luxurious home nestled between the ocean and the forests of Vancouver Island.

Homes at The Gales in Ladysmith are feature dramatic styling, luxury finishes and wide open spaces reflect the spectacular ocean and mountain views of the development. The current show home at The Gales is a 3,000 sq ft home with an open floor plan designed to take full advantage of the ocean views. 

This 68-home community featured platinum designation from Built Green® showing a commitment to environmentally sensitive construction techniques.

Construction is underway on the latest home at The Gales in Ladysmith. GNB Builders, who recently won the the 2016 Single Family Production Home VIBE (Vancouver Island Building Excellence) Award, is building The Gales' next ocean view home.

Prices for new homes at The Gales range from $519,000 to $639,900.

For more information about this new home currently under construction, the show home, or other opportunities within the development, contact: 

Keith Mazurenko
Toll-Free: 1.866.315.0545
Mobile: 250.245.0545
Email: kmazurenko@shaw.ca
Web: http://www.thegales.ca

"I was looking for a home where my mom could move in with me and we learned that The Ridge allowed legal suites to be built within the subdivision. We went to see The Ridge and fell in love with it. This is a quiet neighbourhood with beautiful views and pathways and parkways for walking. There are excellent trails for biking and we are located walking distance to the ocean. It feels like we are living in the countryside within the city.

We contact Lawrie McIntyre from Lawmar Contracting to build our house because we knew of his background and excellent reputation as a custom home builder in the Comox Valley.  We moved in a few months ago and we really enjoy living here. We love our neighbours too, they are fantastic! ”

Brenda and Jean,  Courtenay, BC

The premier builders at The Ridge - Lawmar Contracting and Brando Construction - are busy with 12 new custom homes under construction. With the temperate climate and easy access to amenities, many new residents, including active retirees are flocking to the Comox Valley.  The Ridge has a friendly community that welcomes newcomers. 

At The Ridge, you can enjoy your new home, and have stunning views of the ocean and the mountains. Prices of the lot and new home start at $430,000. Come by and meet your future neighbours.  You will be very happy that you have found The Ridge!  Be sure to click on their map to find them, as they are not appearing on Google Maps yet.

Open Houses:

Brando Construction: 4060 and 4064 Southwalk Drive, Courtenay, BC
Open House Saturday and Sunday, from noon until 2 p.m.

Lawmar Contracting: 4087 Chancellor Crescent, Courtenay, BC
Open House Wednesday through Sunday, from 11:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Contact Us:

Buckstone Investments Ltd. - Bruce Clapham
Mobile: 250.650.8588
Email: theridge.bruce@mail.com
Website: www.theridgebc.com
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Construction is now underway on the latest home at the award-winning development, The Gales, in Ladysmith on Vancouver Island. GNB Builders, who recently won the the 2016 Single Family Production Home VIBE (Vancouver Island Building Excellence) Award, is now building The Gales' next ocean view home.

Homes at The Gales in Ladysmith are feature dramatic styling, luxury finishes and wide open spaces reflect the spectacular ocean and mountain views of the development.

This 68-home community featured platinum designation from Built Green® showing a commitment to environmentally sensitive construction techniques.

The current show home at The Gales is a 3,000 sq ft home with an open floor plan designed to take full advantage of the ocean views. The kitchen features custom floor to ceiling cabinetry, granite countertops, and island with built in sink and eating bar. The master bedroom is on the main complete with luxurious ensuite and walk- in closet also with custom cabinetry. The extensive wrap around decks will easily accommodate your outdoor furniture this summer.

Prices for new homes at The Gales range from $519,000 to $639,900.

For more information about this new home currently under construction, the show home, or other opportunities within the development, contact: 

Keith Mazurenko
Toll-Free: 1.866.315.0545
Mobile: 250.245.0545
Email: kmazurenko@shaw.ca
Web: http://www.thegales.ca

Art Meyers, Experienced Realtor in Courtenay and the Comox Valley

Gregg Hart,  manager of the Royal LePage in the Comox Valley office has recently stated “May of 2016 is the biggest month we have ever had in our office.  Sales were up 50% in April and May of 2016 compared to  April and May of 2015.  Single family homes are the biggest selling category and we expect to see this level of activity continue over the summer and into the fall.”

Multiple offers on listings are occurring more often and Realtors are also seeing offers over list price as buyers compete for the available inventory which is 35% less than one year ago.

Thinking of Selling Your Home? - Art Meyers, Realtor Get Sellers Tomorrow’s Price!

With home inventory shrinking rapidly, Art Meyers, Realtor with Royal LePage in the Comox Valley is working with his customers to get tomorrow’s prices for today’s listings. He is able to get top dollar for his clients, as he keeps his eye on the rapidly changing market. Having spent 40 years in the real estate business, he is one of the most successful and experienced Realtors serving Comox, Courtenay, the Comox Valley and Cumberland. 

Call Art today for your free Comparative Market Analysis.

Contact Art Meyers
Email: artmeyers@shaw.ca
Phone: (250) 207-1879
Royal LePage in the Comox Valley
#121 – 750 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC  V9N 3P6

Linzie Heffernan is a Comox Valley-based interior designer. Linzie has recently purchased long time local interior designer Judith Moore’s Courtenay business. The new location for Linzie Heffernan Interior Design is 505 Duncan Avenue, Courtenay - upstairs on the second floor, above the Hub Cafe.

Linzie works with several custom home builders and residential clients, with a specialization in single-family luxury and high-end homes. She also works on townhouse and multi-family projects. 

Linzie Heffernan Interior Design can help with:

Color consultations
Architectural drawings
Project management
Full-scale design for new homes
Remodeling or redesign
Space planning and Furniture design
Commercial Design

Linzie is available to meet clients who require interior design services. Call for a consultation for renovation and new builds in Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland, the Comox Valley, Gulf Islands, Tofino and on Vanouver Island.

Contact them today!

Linzie Heffernan

Email: lhdinteriorsbc@gmail.com

Mobile: 604.345.6620

Website:www.lhdinteriors.com/

Black Creek Farm & Feed Supply is a family-owned building supply, feed and lumber yard situated in the community of Black Creek, at the mid-way point between Courtenay in the Comox Valley and Campbell River. They have been proudly serving Vancouver Island since 1983.

In the spring of 2015, Black Creek Farm & Feed purchased the assets of North Courtenay Landscape Products, allowing Black Creek Farm and Feed to expand and offer bulk sales of mulch, topsoil, navi-jack, compost, and sand. They also have a well stocked Garden Centre complete with everything you need for grass and garden care.

Black Creek Farm and Feed can also supply hardware, paint, and a variety of fencing and roofing products, too. For any size of building projects, ask for a package quote.

Black Creek Farm and Feed also offers delivery services for feed, bedding, and landscape products. Check out the animal care products and feed for a variety of critters--from dogs, cats, and birds, to livestock, horses, and chickens.

Many family units look different today from the traditional nuclear family. With elderly parents living with their grown children for their safety and comfort, and young adults living at home with their parents as they work to establish their careers and savings, many generations can be living together. And putting everyone under one roof can have its challenges!

Often the easy answer is a secondary suite or carriage home, but few areas allow zoning for those. The Ridge, in Courtenay in the Comox Valley, is one new residential development that allows for both. One new Ridge resident, Brenda, recently moved in to her new custom home with room for both her and her mother

“I was looking for a home where my mom could move in with me and we learned that The Ridge allowed legal/secondary suites to be built within the subdivision. We went to see The Ridge and fell in love with it,” Brenda explains. “This is a quiet neighbourhood with beautiful views and pathways and parkways for walking. There are excellent trails for biking and we are located walking distance to the ocean. It feels like we are living in the countryside within the city.

We chose Lawmar Contracting to build our house because we knew of his background and excellent reputation as a custom home builder.  We moved in a few months ago and we really enjoy living here. We love our neighbours too, they are fantastic! ”

Open House:

Lawmar Contracting: 4087 Chancellor Crescent, Courtenay, BC
Open House Wednesday through Sunday, from 11:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Brando Construction: 4060 and 4064 Southwalk Drive, Courtenay, BC
Open House Saturday and Sunday, from noon until 2 p.m.

Contact Us:

Buckstone Investments Ltd. - Bruce Clapham
Mobile: 250.650.8588
Email: theridge.bruce@mail.com
Website: www.theridgebc.com
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The real estate market in the Comox Valley is breaking new ground, as old sales records are falling, due to a seller’s market.

In May 2016, the benchmark price of a single-family home in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area was $364,500, up 9.36 per cent from one year ago. Benchmark pricing tracks the value of a typical home in the reported area. The benchmark price of townhouses and apartments also increased in nearly every market. The average MLS® price of a single-family home in May was $411,458, a 13 per cent increase from May 2015.

In the Comox Valley, the benchmark price of a single-family home was $360,400, up 11.32 per cent from 2015.

Marty Douglas, manager of the Remax Ocean Pacific Realty offices in Courtenay and Comox has noted that in the 12 months ending May 31st, 2016, according to VIREB statistics, there were 1861 sales of all property types, a 22% increase over 2015. Year to date sales for 2016, are showing a record high of sold houses averaging 103 sales per month, a total of 515 units

since January 1, 2016. The 2016 residential sales pattern in the Comox Valley indicates 40% of all single family dwelling sales occur between $350,000 and $500,000. The list/sell ratio in May was 103%. The 12 month list/sell ratio is 81% and currently, listings sell for 98% of list price in 58 days.

Gregg Hart,  manager of the Royal LePage in the Comox Valley office stated, “May of 2016 is the biggest month we have ever had in our office.  Sales were up 50% in April and May of 2016 compared to  April and May of 2015.  Single family homes are the biggest selling category followed by patio homes apartment-style condominiums and townhouses.  We expect to see this level of activity continue over the summer and into the fall.”

Multiple offers on listings are occurring more often and Realtors are also seeing offers over list price as buyers compete for the available inventory which is 35% less than one year ago.

In the Comox Valley builders have purchased lots from developers to build new homes, decreasing the inventory of lots at a rapid pace which is driving up lot prices and new home prices. Currently new subdivision applications have been submitted to the municipalities in the Comox Valley to develop new lots.

Hopefully we will see new inventory coming onto the market starting in the fall of 2016. This current proposed subdivisions will barely meet consumer demand as a sellers market is likely to continue for the next year or two due to lack of inventory.

Written by Clarice Coty
Editor, Building Links