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Jun 27, 2020
Find Your New Home At The Ridge in Courtenay, B.C.
The Ridge new home development on Vancouver Island offers new residents an opportunity to enjoy the supernatural beauty of Vancouver Island just steps from their front door.
Located just minutes from the heart of Courtenay on Vancouver Island, BC, The Ridge is a residential community, offering building lots and new homes for sale. Phases 1 and 2 have sold out and more than 125 new homes have been built. New residents from BC, Alberta and beyond are thoroughly enjoying living at The Ridge.
The preferred builders at The Ridge currently have many new homes to choose from in Courtenay, B.C. Brando Construction is one of the original builders working in this community. They have built more than 60 homes in The Ridge and currently have the following homes for sale:
4088 Chancellor Crescent, Courtenay, BC
Impressive ocean and mountain views are stunning from this 2,675 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 3 bathroom home. This is truly a family-friendly home, offering a great room on the main floor and an additional family room on the upper floor. This home comes with a two-car garage and it is completely landscaped and ready for occupancy. Price: $799,000
3360 Harbourview Blvd, Courtenay, BC
This 2,159 sq. ft. two-storey home has 3 bedrooms and 3 baths and it has the perfect floorplan for a family. Highlights include a tiled gas fireplace in the great room, quartz countertops throughout the home and all of the kitchen appliances are included in the purchase price. Enjoy your two-car garage and fully landscaped yard, complete with underground sprinklers. This home will be ready for occupancy in July of 2020. Price: 649,900
For more information on these two homes for sale by Brando Construction, contact:
Courtney & Anglin Real Estate Group, REMAX/OCEAN PACIFIC REALTY
Email:info@courtneyanglin.com
Realtor: Bill Anglin Cell: 250.703.6119
Realtor: Michele Courtney Cell: 250-703-1571
Are you interested in building a custom home at The Ridge? Find out more information about available lots and other homes for sale in Phase 3A.
Contact Bruce Clapham
Phone 250.650.8588
Email: theridge.bruce@mail.com
Jun 26, 2020
Keep Cool This Summer With Help From Budget Blinds on Vancouver Island
Summer is heating up on Vancouver Island and if you’re staying close to home you may have found your indoor spaces getting a little too warm and bright.
Budget Blinds on Vancouver Island is open, with Covid-19 safety protocols in place, and ready to help you find cool comfort with the help of new window coverings.
Whether your new home office needs new shades, or the nursery is too bright at nap time, Budget Blinds has the solution for your unique needs that will match your decor and your budget.
With 3 locations on Vancouver Island Budget Blinds is close wherever you are. Their interior designers can come to you or work with you remotely to select window coverings for any room in your home. They’ll provide professional installation and the entire process is quick and easy!
Enjoy cooler indoor temperatures, protect your furniture and artwork from UV rays and add a stylish touch to your home with the help of Budget Blinds on Vancouver Island.
Call Budget Blinds today at any one of their three Vancouver Island locations:
Call: 250.924.0249
Call 250.751.8564
250.338.8564
Jun 24, 2020
BC Housing Issues New Home Registry Report

Jun 22, 2020
New Homes for Sale in the Crown Isle Golf Community by Custom Home Builder Integra Homes
The Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community is a destination golf resort in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. Opened in 1992, this award-winning championship golf course offers iconic views of the Comox Glacier and Beaufort Mountain Range. A Par 72, 18-hole course is playable for golfers at all levels and offers a superb driving range, practice bunkers and chipping and putting greens. The stunning Crown Isle Clubhouse is the central hub of the resort, and The Timber Room Bar & Grill serves up a wide range of food and features ceiling height windows and a cozy fireplace. The wrap-around patio overlooks the 18th green, with some of the best views in the Comox Valley.
Daily life in the Crown Isle community is appealing thanks to its close proximity to the new Comox Valley Regional Hospital, the Comox Valley Aquatic Centre, elementary and secondary schools, North Island College, the Crown Isle Shopping Centre and many local restaurants & retail outlets. Crown Isle is located just a ten minute drive from the Comox Valley Airport (YQQ). Once there, you are a 30 minute flight from Vancouver and an hour’s flight from Calgary or Edmonton which connects you with other worldwide destinations.
Crown Isle has been a popular destination for retirees and for families seeking to relocate from an urban area to a quieter community. The Comox Valley is known for its year-round outdoor lifestyle with activities for all ages. This area of Canada has a temperate climate allowing for a variety of recreational opportunities such as golf, hiking, cycling, boating, fishing, mountain biking, tennis and more 12 months of the year.
Custom home builder Integra Homes has been constructing new homes in the Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community on Vancouver Island for many years.
New Homes for Sale in the Crown Isle Community in Courtenay, B.C.
2463 Crown Isle Drive, Courtenay, BC | Vancouver Island
This beautiful 1,730 sq. ft. rancher/bungalow style home is located in Cambridge Park Estates, one of the most beautiful neighbourhoods in the Crown Isle Community. It offers a master bedroom with a large walk-in closet and spa-like ensuite. The kitchen is finished in a white colour palette with custom ceiling height cabinets, white quartz countertops and a large island. It has two additional bedrooms, a covered backyard patio and a double car garage. This home is fully landscaped and fenced and is ready for occupancy! Take a virtual tour of this home here. Price: $825,000
1341 Crown Isle Boulevard, Courtenay, BC | Vancouver Island
This 2,870 sq. ft home for sale is under construction in THE RISE, a popular neighbourhood in the Crown Isle Community. This home exemplifies the modern West-Coast style in design features and finishes. Built in a walk-up design, this home has a spacious floor plan which includes 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on the upper floor, and 1,170 sq. ft. on the lower floor. The main upper floor features the great room, dining room and kitchen area. A wrap-around deck at the front of the home showcases stunning ocean and mountain views. This is the only area of Crown Isle where the homeowners can enjoy both mainland mountain and ocean views. Price: $775,000
During the COVID-19 situation, Integra Homes will be showing these homes and other homes for sale by private appointments. For more information, contact:
Debra Barnie, Integra Homes Office Manager at debrabarnie@gmail.com
Note: Prices and availability subject to change without notice
Jun 17, 2020
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board Releases Their 2019 Buyer Profile

Jun 12, 2020
New Homes for Sale by Preferred Builders at The Ridge on Vancouver Island
Lawmar Contracting is one of the preferred builders in The Ridge and has been building new homes in the Comox Valley for over 30 years. A family-run business, Lawmar has built more than 35 homes in The Ridge during the past seven years. Currently, they have two new homes for sale.
3368 Harbourview Blvd., Courtenay, BC
This spacious two-storey home features 2,382 sq. ft. and has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a bonus room that can be used as a fourth bedroom. The luxurious ensuite adjacent to the master bedroom includes a large stand-alone soaker tub, separate walk-in shower and double sinks. Plus this home has a covered outdoor patio that you can enjoy all year.
Price: $739,900
3322 Harbourview Blvd., Courtenay, BC
This home has a main level entry floor plan with a full walk-out basement and features a total of 3,190 sq. ft on both levels. This home for sale will include a separate one-bedroom suite and features ocean and mountain views. The suite can be rented to provide extra income. This home is ready for occupancy and is fully landscaped.
Price $799,900
The Ridge in Courtenay on Vancouver Island is one of the best places to buy new real estate for active retirees and for families looking to relocate from an urban centre to a smaller community. The Comox Valley, comprising the communities of Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland is being recognized as a top destination for families of all ages. Located minutes from downtown Courtenay, The Ridge is a welcoming community featuring spectacular mountain and ocean views. There are a variety of trails accessible within The Ridge which include beach and park walks and pathways built within the neighbourhood which many residents enjoy for a morning walk or evening stroll.
To arrange for a private viewing and to find out more about occupancy dates for these Lawmar homes for sale in Courtenay, contact RE/MAX Ocean Pacific Realtor Tracy Fogtmann at tracy@tracyfogtmann.ca or phone 250.331.1544.
Or, contact the developer regarding available lots and homes in Phase 3A of The Ridge.
Contact Bruce Clapham Phone 250.650.8588
Email: theridge.bruce@mail.com
Jun 03, 2020
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board May 2020 Market Highlights
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Baord has relaeased their market highlights for May 2020. VIREB covers the region of Vancouver Island outside of Victoria and some Gulf Islands. For more details visit vireb.com.