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Comox Valley Real Estate Residential Services
Comox Valley Homes | Properties for sale
Comox Valley Real Estate Brett Cairns | RE/MAX Ocean Pacific Realty
2230 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay BC
Direct: 250-898-3348
Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
Looking for a REALTOR who will go Above and Beyond for You?
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7 Reasons to Contact Brett:
1. BENEFIT FROM HIS 35+ YEARS AS A PROFESSIONAL
2. OBTAIN THE RIGHT INFO & INSIGHT BEFORE YOU BUY OR SELL
7. BRETT SETS HIS SIGHTS HIGH AND GOES ABOVE & BEYOND FOR YOU
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Home Buyer Rebates
If you are a first time, new home, or secondary / recreational home buyer, you may qualify for government rebates. Visit the BUYERS INFO part of Brett's website for valuable information on these and other topics that are important to home buyers. Contact Brett directly for more detailed information.
Comox Valley Real Estate Market Statistics to 30 April 2012
Brett Cairns presents the following charts created from data generated by VIREB. These four charts that follow below provide general residential historical data that covers the period from 1 January 2010 through 30 April 2012
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The following chart is a graph of the average and median sale prices of all single family Comox Valley homes. The top (blue) line represents the average price and the bottom (red) line represents the median price.
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These charts are in PDF format on the Market Statistics page of my website
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Helping Buyers and Sellers Buy and Sell Homes in the Comox Valley
Buy or Sell your home with confidence and peace of mind
Brett Cairns, REMAX Ocean Pacific Realty Going Above & Beyond For You!
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To more fully understand the real estate process view Laws and Regulations, Questions and Answers, or the Glossary of real estate terms on this website
WORKING WITH A REALTOR® WHO IS INTERNET SAVVY
It is instructive to note that the November 2010 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers produced by the US National Association of Realtors stated that nearly 9 of 10 buyers used the Internet and a Real Estate Agent during the home search process.
If you have not worked with a REALTOR® before, the website website How Realtors Help provides some basic information on this issue. More detailed information is available on Brett's website to inform both buyers and sellers. Given the importance that the internet now plays during the home search process, consider the importance of finding a real estate agent in the Comox Valley who is internet savvy. Brett is such a person. Contact Brett to discuss the power and importance of the internet to your next home purchase or sale now and in the future.
Search the MLS ® - Comox Valley Homes For Sale
Search the Comox Valley MLS ®
Search Comox Valley MLS ® listings by performing a Basic MLS® Search to obtain some basic information on the homes and properties that are currently for sale in the Comox Valley. Click on the SEARCH button above and you will find general information on Comox Valley single homes, duplexes, condos, waterfront properties, oceanfront properties, acreages, and more.
People who are more serious about buying or planning to buy real estate (Buyers) can search Comox Valley MLS® listings by performing a Detailed MLS® Search to obtain more detailed information on MLS® listings that are currently available in the, perform more detailed searches using this website, and obtain email updates when new listings come on the market. If you would like to be able to search Comox Valley MLS ® listings, contact Brett and he will send you a buyer's quetionnaire to fill out so that he can set up search parameters tailored to your real estate needs, and provide you with a user name and password to enable you to do this. This feature is accessed through the MLS ® button above
Questions on Comox Valley Homes for Sale or Comox Valley Properties for Sale?
Of course, if you have any questions or need more information on how Brett can help you buy or sell a home or property in the Comox Valley, do not hesitate to contact him by phone, email, or text. Or, if you are downtown Courtenay, drop by REMAX Ocean Pacific Realty and ask for him in person.
Brett specializes in residential real estate, and he is a registered supplier with the Canadian Government Integrated Relocation Propram (IRP) for the military and RCMP.
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Moving to the Comox Valley from outside of the Valley?
Brett offers a considerable number of services to clients who are relocating here from outside of our valley. He has relocation packages to help make your move smoother. Ask about his relocation packages and other services. Click on the BUYERS button above to access valuable information for home buyers.
If you are not familiar with our Valley, and what is has to offer, visit the COMMUNITIES section of Brett's website for information, videos, and photos, on our Valley and our neighbourhoods. Click on the COMMUNITY button above to access this information.
For additional insight into our market and life in our Valley, visit Brett's blog by clicking on the BLOG button above or select the feed from my blog. Should you wish more information on Brett's APPROACH and how he goes Above & Beyond for his clients, please do not hesitate to contact him.
WELCOME to Brett Cairns Real Estate Website
Comox Valley Real Estate | Brett Cairns | RE/MAX Ocean Pacific Realty
If you are looking to buy or sell a home in the Comox Valley, Brett's website offers helpful information for you to make the most out of your purchase or sale. Browse through featured properties for sale, view all area homes for sale, or access current market information. Obtain valuable information to help you as a buyer or seller or obtain useful information on the local communites. |
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When you are ready to buy or sell, turn to Brett for the knowledge, experience, expertise, attention to detail, and advice that you can count on to make the right real estate decisions. Brett has more than 35 years of experience as a professional and throughout that time he gained significant experience as a real estate client that he is now putting into practice in order to benefit his clients.
Brett knows the higher you set your sights, the further you can soar. Brett's personal mantra in life and business is Above & Beyond. As a REALTOR with RE/MAX Ocean Pacific Realty in Courtenay, BC, Brett will go Above & Beyond for you when you buy or sell your most important real estate investment. If you would like peace of mind when buying or selling your home, Contact Brett today! |
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Brett's Showcased Home is located at 3336 Majestic Drive in Crown Isle, Courtenay BC. This immaculate executive luxury home located on the 6th fairway is offered Fully Furnished at $1,250,000
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Client Reviews of Brett Cairns Real Estate Service
Comox Valley Real Estate - Brett Cairns Service: Ratings and Comments (since 13 Feb 2012)
Overall Rating 5 out of 5
"Thank you so much Brett for all of your help and advice while our family moved to Courtenay from Winnipeg this past summer. With all of the pressures that can come along with moving the kids, the cats, a business, and a u-haul across the country, it was reassuring to be working with someone we could trust to help us purchase our new home. We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out and love our new home and neighborhood! Thanks again!"
Bobbie Bailer,
Courtenay, British Columbia
Posted on 13 Feb 2012.
Overall Rating 5 out of 5
"Brett was recommended to us. He provided a complete and professional service starting from when we first made contact. Prior to our house hunting trip we were in daily contact with market updates. He was knowledgeable and worked for us. He had good knowledge of the area recommending specific neighborhoods over others. The results were a quiet street in a brand new quality home at an affordable price."
Chuck and Darla Duncan,
Comox, British Columbia
Posted on 14 Feb 2012.
Overall Rating 5 out of 5
"Before my sister and I listed our Mother's house, we interviewed a number of Realty Companies and agents. We chose Brett Cairns as, before coming to visit us, he had done more research and preparation than any of the other agents. His approach was very complete and professional and the service that we have received since listing has also been very professional. We get good feedback from showings and open houses and weekly updates regarding the sales and market in the general area. I am personally very pleased with the service and would heartily recommend Brett to any of my friends who were interested in listing their homes."
Larry White,
Courtenay, British Columbia
Posted on 16 Feb 2012.
Overall Rating 5 out of 5
"I have no hesitation in recommending Brett Cairns as your Real Estate Agent. He is extremely knowledgeable in the local real estate market and worked with me, and for me, in all aspects of the selling of my Mom’s home. He provided me with feedback from each viewing of the house and updated me weekly on the local real estate market trends. I found Brett to be a very diligent and courteous professional and am very happy that I made the decision to list with him."
Lesley McDonald,
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Posted on 13 Mar 2012.
Overall Rating 5 out of 5
"I have found Brett to be one of the most responsive and professional businesspersons I have had the pleasure to work with. If my business experience with him is any indication, he is definitely someone I would always recommend home owners do business with."
Scott Van Achte,
Cumberland, British Columbia
Owner, Comox Valley Guide
Posted on 19 Mar 2012.
Overall Rating 5 out of 5
"Just a few sentences to say how much I enjoyed my experience working with Brett Cairns. He met my needs beyond my expectations. He has worked professionally on finding a property for my taste. He was attentive to my needs and his advice helped me make sound decisions. I recommend Brett Cairns for your purchase or sale of property; it will put you at ease and meet all your needs. It was a real pleasure to work with a gentleman who loves his work."
Johanne Lacroix,
Canadian Forces Base Comox, British Columbia
Posted on 16 April 2012.
Comox Valley Real Estate - Brett Cairns 5 out of 5 based on 6 Reviews since 13 Feb 2012
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RE/MAX Ocean Pacific Realty
RE/MAX Ocean Pacific Realty has two office locations in the Comox Valley.
Brett will meet clients at whichever location is more convenient for you.
Historical Canadian Mortgage Rate Information from 1950 to 2012
The following chart provides long-term trend information on mortgage rates in Canada. This graph displays historical average 5-year mortgage lending rates in Canada from 1950 to 2012. This information is based on Bank of Canada statistics sourced from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation information.
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Our Real Estate Market
The Comox Valley Real Estate Market
The Comox Valley, for real estate purposes, falls under the authority of the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB). The Comox Valley Real Estate market is divided into the areas shown on the map below. The Merville/Black Creek real estate area includes the Saratoga Beach area up to the Oyster River. The City of Courtenay real estate area is divided into Courtenay East, Crown Isle, Courtenay North, Courtenay West, Courtenay South and Courtenay City. The Town of Comox real estate area is situated on the Comox Peninsula but is differentiated from the rest of the peninsula for real estate purposes. Courtenay South includes Royston (located to the south of the City of Courtenay). Further south is the area that includes the Union Bay and Fanny Bay real estate areas down to Deep Bay.
In addition to being statistically divided into these geographic areas, this market is statistically divided into categories that include: single family homes, single family homes on acreages, single family homes on waterfront, single family strata, single family modular/prefab homes, condos (apartments, patio homes and town homes), half-duplexes, full duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes, manufactured and mobile homes on a pad, farms and ranches, lots, strata and waterfront lots, acreages, and waterfront acreages.
When considering real estate statistics for the Comox Valley, it is important to ensure that the ones being considered are relevant to the specific circumstance being considered if they are to be meaningful. Real estate market statistics, while they may be interesting, are generally only meaningful if they are relevant to a specific circumstance in time and location. It is quite possible for one neighbourhood that is close to another to be very different in terms of market conditions in the same real estate market. Therefore, the more that you know about the real estate market factors affecting the home that you are selling or buying, the more informed you will be when you have to make decisions. Being better informed means being better prepared to make decisions on your most important investment.
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Economic Indicators and Rates
The Comox Valley real estate market may be affected by broader macroecomic issues. Statistics Canada maintains statistics on Economic Indicators that are updated monthly and quarterly. British Columbia's economic indicators can be found on this website as well. Economic Indicators for the United States are maintained by the U.S. Census Bureau on their website www.census.gov. A number of indicators such as new residential construction are monitored each month.
The Bank of Canada maintains statistics on Canada's key interest rate. It carries out monetary policy for the country by influencing short-term interest rates by raising and lowering the target for the overnight rate. The overnight rate, or the Bank's key interest rate, is the interest rate at which major financial institutions lend and borrow one-day funds among themselves. This rate is important because changes in it can affect other interest rates such as mortgages as well as affect the exchange rate of the Canadian dollar.
General Market Information
According to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation in a news release published on 29 December 2011, housing-related spending accounts for more than 20 percent of Canada's Gross Domestic Product (about $330 Billion in 2010). The growth in the influence of seniors on the housing market was one of the areas highlighted as the percentage of seniors in Canada rises from about 14% to 24% over the next 30 years. Following is a link to the CMHC First Quarter 2012 Housing Market Outlook.
Looking ahead, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) produces a resale housing forecast each year. The 2011 forecast was updated on 16 Aug 2011. For 2011, CREA forecast sales to reach 450,800 units and for 2012, 447,000 units - a number roughly on par for the 10-year average. The CREA President stated that interest rates are expected to remain low for the remainder of 2011 and into 2012. For British Columbia, CREA forecast 77,000 units for 2011 and 76,000 for 2012. On 16 Jan 2012 CREA reported 456,749 sales in Canada in 2011.
The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) also produces a resale housing forecast. In its third quarter housing forecast dated August 2011, BCREA forecast a sale of 77,500 units for the province in 2011 and 80,300 in 2012. Both of these figures are below the 10-year average for B.C. of 87,600 units. In its 14 Oct 2011 update, BCREA reported a provincial increase of about 3 percent in September compared to August, but also mentioned that active residential listings remained elevated in September. On the 8th of Nov 2011, BCREA revised its 2011 forecast to 77,000 sales and its 2012 forecast to 80,000. BCREA expects low interest rates to persist through 2012, and anticipates little upward pressure on home prices. On 13 Jan 2012 BCREA reported a total of 76,721 home sales, a figure well below the 10-year average of over 88,000.
BCREA also produces a mortgage rate forecast. In its Sept 2011 forecast, BCREA adjusted its forecast for the Bank of Canada's overnight rate to remain at 1% for the rest of 2011 and through at least the 1st Quarter of 2012, after which BCREA expects rates to rise to between 1.75% and 2 percent by year end. On the 25th of October 2011, the Bank of Canada held its overnight rates at 1%. On the 17th of Jan 2012 the Bank of Canada rate was 1.25% while a number of financial institutions dropped their 5-year lending rates to a record low 2.99%.
Travel to the Comox Valley
You can either fly directly to Comox or by taking a ferry across to Vancouver Island and then driving to the Comox Valley on a well-maintained four-lane highway. For direct access to information on the Comox Valley Airport, BC Ferries or Vancouver Island Road Conditons, visit the COMMUNITIES page of my website.
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Information Deemed Reliable, but Not Guaranteed. The property information being provided is for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the participating Brokers.
Last updated on May 20, 2012.
Information Deemed Reliable, but Not Guaranteed. The property information being provided is for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the participating Brokers.
Last updated on May 20, 2012.