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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger397125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012395655108308644.post-70247639928512165412023-08-24T15:07:00.004-07:002023-08-24T15:07:47.569-07:00 Low-Cost Staging Ideas for the Outside of your Home<p>When
it comes to selling your home, preparing the exterior can be just as important
as preparing the interior. The outside of your home is the first thing
potential buyers see, and it can greatly impact their first impression of your
property.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 8.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span lang="EN-CA">Luckily,
there are several low-cost outdoor improvements that will make your home more
appealing to buyers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 8.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span lang="EN-CA">First,
consider adding some potted plants or flowers to your front porch or entryway.
This can help add some colour and life to your home's exterior, and create a
welcoming atmosphere for potential buyers. Even in winter, small potted
evergreens can have an impact.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 8.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXoPArwNLnzDFg-F7Hy86NkKrvcHmTtD8vlrPboL7kv7mr6Tk2BIe1f9XMvPmiOX6r2AtPGuWZewEJb0TJbRVrBXMtDKP9WtW4ZWmfEQqYe9sLRWtrrPvsp70SLOgtrN3opqi99lXTOVZzUYeS1CbTtjM3MkpZDb3m8LSVtjA7ITwSwdWjVdTCNOBngwg/s8256/robin-jonathan-deutsch-t3BXn_fb9vs-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5504" data-original-width="8256" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXoPArwNLnzDFg-F7Hy86NkKrvcHmTtD8vlrPboL7kv7mr6Tk2BIe1f9XMvPmiOX6r2AtPGuWZewEJb0TJbRVrBXMtDKP9WtW4ZWmfEQqYe9sLRWtrrPvsp70SLOgtrN3opqi99lXTOVZzUYeS1CbTtjM3MkpZDb3m8LSVtjA7ITwSwdWjVdTCNOBngwg/s320/robin-jonathan-deutsch-t3BXn_fb9vs-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 8.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span lang="EN-CA">Next,
consider cleaning up your landscaping. This can include trimming overgrown
bushes and trees, mowing the lawn, and removing any dead plants or debris. By
doing so, you can make your home look well-maintained and attractive to
potential buyers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 8.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNpVVkxKQjquBeVagvjy-072MycoWdgrd8b4WdrQpTZ8v6HYNxdKwK70bnkJIJjnIOGkMkmt1BgHb5g2qrhkD8SJA8bXbq5ypsoZ-jDSHHpt1EaUrjQ9OGpBVusDu6EZHu6faxyuOWfYU-dqurupyn4Les0fQ9dPnOBrV2YrYgSVCLoAqfg3hY07vniYo/s5184/crystal-jo-PKcTuA_CRAo-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNpVVkxKQjquBeVagvjy-072MycoWdgrd8b4WdrQpTZ8v6HYNxdKwK70bnkJIJjnIOGkMkmt1BgHb5g2qrhkD8SJA8bXbq5ypsoZ-jDSHHpt1EaUrjQ9OGpBVusDu6EZHu6faxyuOWfYU-dqurupyn4Les0fQ9dPnOBrV2YrYgSVCLoAqfg3hY07vniYo/s320/crystal-jo-PKcTuA_CRAo-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 8.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span lang="EN-CA">You
may also want to consider adding some outdoor lighting to your property. This
can include adding some solar-powered lights along your driveway or walkway, or
even adding some outdoor string lights to your patio or deck. Outdoor lighting
can create an inviting atmosphere, and make your home look more attractive to
potential buyers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 8.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span lang="EN-CA">Finally,
consider giving your front door a fresh coat of paint. Your front door is a
focal point of your home's exterior, and painting it will make a big
difference. If you’re changing the colour, be sure to pick one that complements
the façade.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 8.0pt; mso-pagination: none;"><span lang="EN-CA"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEZu-yw-PkPuMGCqp2WcyN5LX0EQF-eP0Uh8Y_E4TcChMOF-WVuP-ssyVR2CuodFzBX3dbJifv4ETkBz_viCWI7tipqpIJx3Gl-gtrNk-x-CK1tLZpgH0TgkT0WGfKuvHhyC4ecYAvv4iKfkddd14Bz3yFX6EcQtvE0IXwK5kdF0Ka4BsVzTkySYgnB04/s6000/akira-hojo-sW3vGqYKM5I-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEZu-yw-PkPuMGCqp2WcyN5LX0EQF-eP0Uh8Y_E4TcChMOF-WVuP-ssyVR2CuodFzBX3dbJifv4ETkBz_viCWI7tipqpIJx3Gl-gtrNk-x-CK1tLZpgH0TgkT0WGfKuvHhyC4ecYAvv4iKfkddd14Bz3yFX6EcQtvE0IXwK5kdF0Ka4BsVzTkySYgnB04/s320/akira-hojo-sW3vGqYKM5I-unsplash.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>These
outdoor improvements don’t cost much, but will increase your home's curb appeal,
which is proven to help sell your property faster and for a better price.<o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;">Need more advice on how to create the “wow”
factor in your home when you sell? Call today!</span></p><div><br /><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;"><i><b>It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Live It!</b></i></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012395655108308644.post-17662248441777955782023-07-20T09:00:00.001-07:002023-07-20T09:00:00.142-07:00BCO Coastal Gems: Owen Bay<p> <span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Located within the heart of the Discovery Island group and surrounded by beautiful natural scenery and an abundance of wildlife, this Sonora Island area offers all types of outdoor recreation and sport activities - fishing, boating, diving, and wildlife viewing, while seafood such as crab, prawns, clams and oysters are all available within minutes of this region.</span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzU2E1puPpGBBaKJB0mWzAV07lxjp5ycwubWIOfV2IjXQfSnxPOa5aPLkjNmkTlz9G-FJfRQUQk5YCMtgCBpYAhnCvQridQYozket6ilSwM2yxXGHkhKf0gI6q15KFEFy0o6JIncQVVEAeTdQLL9GabNMCxeKyLxFfKKDu6nniN5cyjKf2cLGQ1XWC/s4512/DSC_0046.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4512" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzU2E1puPpGBBaKJB0mWzAV07lxjp5ycwubWIOfV2IjXQfSnxPOa5aPLkjNmkTlz9G-FJfRQUQk5YCMtgCBpYAhnCvQridQYozket6ilSwM2yxXGHkhKf0gI6q15KFEFy0o6JIncQVVEAeTdQLL9GabNMCxeKyLxFfKKDu6nniN5cyjKf2cLGQ1XWC/s320/DSC_0046.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Approaching Owen Bay from the end of Busby</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Springer Point at the south tip of the development</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">is in the centre of the photo)</div><br /><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Owen Bay</span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12pt;"> is located on the south side of Sonora Island on Okisolo Channel, just above Hole in the Wall rapids. </span><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6fLt4qB1kF_vLBxVudfncrFoyn0qemucSpZwI8LW4K2-0QTbu-uPaF_tqXB-yHlV1NCuUeGr8NPMiGOQPrHERAqQLTiRjtCZLWNlA-YTnBAl3eo_fyE6Nv09bIW97kCd6dUKbUUJxzovlxD-xCYn3YSElmU9sgHhhnGIawp_Sf3SNm2kMTWNNvDCB/s490/map2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="387" data-original-width="490" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6fLt4qB1kF_vLBxVudfncrFoyn0qemucSpZwI8LW4K2-0QTbu-uPaF_tqXB-yHlV1NCuUeGr8NPMiGOQPrHERAqQLTiRjtCZLWNlA-YTnBAl3eo_fyE6Nv09bIW97kCd6dUKbUUJxzovlxD-xCYn3YSElmU9sgHhhnGIawp_Sf3SNm2kMTWNNvDCB/s320/map2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12pt;">The Disc</span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">overy Islands are rich in First Nations culture and history.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWqEpmDhE2mk6ygJswRyxmsCqyPy6aDLkO2IMkhjPQWK-KRFWcrWxCHN4RBAhhK4nlze-JVG1WovG7ZhYZyMCt232BYE-cQ2mZqtKGlXRkbE4wWsFsJQwqEfqQIOxPdRgKG70pkROJiW7RJQRYBaBnfCUl4c4KsdZD2snd67wwr6qlHHJZzGp1vF18/s2592/IMG_6945.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="2592" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWqEpmDhE2mk6ygJswRyxmsCqyPy6aDLkO2IMkhjPQWK-KRFWcrWxCHN4RBAhhK4nlze-JVG1WovG7ZhYZyMCt232BYE-cQ2mZqtKGlXRkbE4wWsFsJQwqEfqQIOxPdRgKG70pkROJiW7RJQRYBaBnfCUl4c4KsdZD2snd67wwr6qlHHJZzGp1vF18/s320/IMG_6945.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">view out from Busby</div><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">Owen Bay was first settled by non-indigenous people approximately 100 years ago, at times it was home to a school, church and general store, however the location did not attract a more permanent settlement in the long run. It has evolved into a quiet, coastal vacation and recreation community with a small complement of full-time residents. The Owen Bay development encompasses both a portion of Sonora Island and Busby Island, which is separated from Sonora by only a small channel.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBiaOOUzldP5mhgQwfkXTr2CLdQISU-OxfMatpnKj7BzUrdcCdqN6JJAzmbYHBWwMY8mfykoXY_Xyzqos91qS4EJcdNdR1JrPQP_1NnF25eVyiZtNldYRZwiU4Sz0a6ATee2bTm5CZajs7P_couI9rxvvPS2idhZVNl1YxyMVveBOOE1n0aOao00N5/s2592/IMG_6805.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="2592" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBiaOOUzldP5mhgQwfkXTr2CLdQISU-OxfMatpnKj7BzUrdcCdqN6JJAzmbYHBWwMY8mfykoXY_Xyzqos91qS4EJcdNdR1JrPQP_1NnF25eVyiZtNldYRZwiU4Sz0a6ATee2bTm5CZajs7P_couI9rxvvPS2idhZVNl1YxyMVveBOOE1n0aOao00N5/s320/IMG_6805.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">looking across from Sonora to Busby</div><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">There are government dock facilities located in Owen Bay.</span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"> Owen Bay provides excellent protection for both mooring and anchoring your boat and the roadway leading from the Government Dock throughout the area is more than adequate for vehicles if one chooses.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcI6gyfNTjXIUpYA4dQUdH7-c2XlLP8Vdn4ZpGVboUX-nWKCpsNTZe9mQqr0vzqqDP_1FNH8_BlRnmxNbFaZ20ACYqPHRUdF0mq9nb8zS37KHRawFWoKIsMYzgzqWE-9NH9SXFnzC3NJSzYeFYsGG-Ngv19GtngdgieAynjEBihsc2rEktnZoRKDW-/s4512/government%20dock.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4512" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcI6gyfNTjXIUpYA4dQUdH7-c2XlLP8Vdn4ZpGVboUX-nWKCpsNTZe9mQqr0vzqqDP_1FNH8_BlRnmxNbFaZ20ACYqPHRUdF0mq9nb8zS37KHRawFWoKIsMYzgzqWE-9NH9SXFnzC3NJSzYeFYsGG-Ngv19GtngdgieAynjEBihsc2rEktnZoRKDW-/s320/government%20dock.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Owen Bay government dock</div><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqkoUncWx-lm_NKJ18aecwJjKCi5iAC07w7Bs-BO1gA5n_kiprOY_yCa6GfdFuDF6P-pdQz6T58bGR4gEZdNgpsXOfYfQ2nKHjy6000zU3lmgdupKLGYjHeDCnPXL6Jh5tXJM867KuNvoi4Q8BE-df5HwPPElQcpecwTtCHaCMDVbj0nwl7shuS689/s2592/IMG_6782.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1728" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqkoUncWx-lm_NKJ18aecwJjKCi5iAC07w7Bs-BO1gA5n_kiprOY_yCa6GfdFuDF6P-pdQz6T58bGR4gEZdNgpsXOfYfQ2nKHjy6000zU3lmgdupKLGYjHeDCnPXL6Jh5tXJM867KuNvoi4Q8BE-df5HwPPElQcpecwTtCHaCMDVbj0nwl7shuS689/s320/IMG_6782.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Owen Bay Rd</div><p></p><p><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">There are a few marine parks to enjoy within close proximity, including the Octopus Island Group Marine Park which is only minutes away. Access to Owen Bay is by boat or float plane only. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAgtwsvjaMRnhYQ7BkrejUXvnhNlcKocWPbM0Xh3BCQDL9cQNRe9DlasUve6egd71kARc2mAyC2wkxBMJizyxIUZMq8SuhTkCHT7w_5OW0WsyXmjfUTZJhXzZoX_q23o1BU9B7xPVb6c1ttbLmoEuEO9eZP1xqWK-rm05Tf9VlG0pyehYaHXm2eXVU/s4512/DSC_0049.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4512" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAgtwsvjaMRnhYQ7BkrejUXvnhNlcKocWPbM0Xh3BCQDL9cQNRe9DlasUve6egd71kARc2mAyC2wkxBMJizyxIUZMq8SuhTkCHT7w_5OW0WsyXmjfUTZJhXzZoX_q23o1BU9B7xPVb6c1ttbLmoEuEO9eZP1xqWK-rm05Tf9VlG0pyehYaHXm2eXVU/s320/DSC_0049.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">aerial approach to Owen Bay</div><p></p><p><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Campbell River is approximately 45 minutes away by boat and provides an excellent centre for supplies and services. During the summer months there is regularly scheduled water taxi service from Campbell River to Owen Bay and Busby Island. There is also regularly scheduled barge service to Owen Bay to bring propane and fuel as well as any arranged deliveries (groceries, building supplies, etc). </span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">Other areas such as Browns Bay on Vancouver Island or Heriot Bay on Quadra Island provide even quicker access through primarily protected waters. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"><i><b>It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Live It!</b></i></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012395655108308644.post-50926962890599792442023-07-06T12:34:00.004-07:002023-07-06T12:34:32.702-07:00 Fix it? Or leave it “as is”? <p>When preparing your property for sale, you want to make it as attractive as
possible to buyers. After all, the more buyers like what they see, the higher the
probability you’ll get good offers. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4M-DeIK3HusUofegJcjgcyNELGFSubmoKBQJejBiF90cbqEyz0D0C4Dt20VusOazce7J0dtzOagutxNZOYQZPEjLa-3k8CwPdLCBYzsfZdPndlbg5QtJDi7HMouqjjjazoLSdXAFZ7CnpW85-nr2kBOx9Bjtrp_ijwgKWZ6VT94wjn47yDf-G_PmGRqQ/s7903/cameron-stewart-BU-tn41KnR8-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="7903" data-original-width="5271" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4M-DeIK3HusUofegJcjgcyNELGFSubmoKBQJejBiF90cbqEyz0D0C4Dt20VusOazce7J0dtzOagutxNZOYQZPEjLa-3k8CwPdLCBYzsfZdPndlbg5QtJDi7HMouqjjjazoLSdXAFZ7CnpW85-nr2kBOx9Bjtrp_ijwgKWZ6VT94wjn47yDf-G_PmGRqQ/s320/cameron-stewart-BU-tn41KnR8-unsplash.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><p>That’s why it’s advisable to clean, declutter, decorate, fix, and improve as
much as possible. Of course, when we're talking about a remote or recreational property, this can be difficult. </p><p>The question then becomes how far should you go with fixing and improving? For example, should you
tear down the old deck and build a new one? Or, should you leave it as is?
Should you paint the main floor? Or is it okay to leave the faded finish and few
wall dents just as they are? </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN-wxEqGX5BPKS2ToC7z0naNBgWZbqGtvBxadQB1e4aT1gbjFZhBm8YN39wFvvt_-Imfh8Wtn8c-Bd1OK6jRn2TC5CtLwTsdLalYeLjcfUrBczx4mYC08fxBHnafPvJSLorg8dmsA6CIqllpqOYvjChjSAHspyr6tsbKRTlOwpbebIBMJUzcapXVwU_9o/s4608/margarida-afonso-Y1PPeGWwZ78-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN-wxEqGX5BPKS2ToC7z0naNBgWZbqGtvBxadQB1e4aT1gbjFZhBm8YN39wFvvt_-Imfh8Wtn8c-Bd1OK6jRn2TC5CtLwTsdLalYeLjcfUrBczx4mYC08fxBHnafPvJSLorg8dmsA6CIqllpqOYvjChjSAHspyr6tsbKRTlOwpbebIBMJUzcapXVwU_9o/s320/margarida-afonso-Y1PPeGWwZ78-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Those can be difficult questions to answer because many factors come into
play. </p><p>• What is the traditional return on investment for that home improvement?
(In other words, how much will you get back when you sell?) </p><p>• To what degree will the fix or improvement help sell your home faster
and/or for a higher price? </p><p>• If you don’t make the fix or improvement, will those deficiencies be likely
to dissuade buyers who would otherwise be interested in buying your
property? </p><p>• What are the current market conditions? Are there other listings in the
area competing with yours? </p><p>• How much will the fix or improvement cost? Is it affordable, given the
benefits of having a listing that’s more attractive and move-in ready? </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs-iSYhOV_ZpstejyJsMh_o2fCB28AfxhbQAl2woUn1AL8p_2PPl2v4M9nohQx85StzS2ud7C_tP5O8w8U8UL492JzPblWS-IahZoyZs630uFy-AMSza_AOAF7rYXSBmYygGXSHA04IM77uV1EwtKI9O0TMRbFWxSxq3M_qLtFz4VYh2GCUuE1UM8Zwws/s6240/bernie-almanzar-eFcRlQm9kI4-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6240" data-original-width="4160" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs-iSYhOV_ZpstejyJsMh_o2fCB28AfxhbQAl2woUn1AL8p_2PPl2v4M9nohQx85StzS2ud7C_tP5O8w8U8UL492JzPblWS-IahZoyZs630uFy-AMSza_AOAF7rYXSBmYygGXSHA04IM77uV1EwtKI9O0TMRbFWxSxq3M_qLtFz4VYh2GCUuE1UM8Zwws/s320/bernie-almanzar-eFcRlQm9kI4-unsplash.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><p>The answers differ depending on where you property is, what else is for sale around it, and what buyers for those types of properties expect. We can help you find answers by looking at the market and the comparable properties.</p><p>Once you have answers to those questions, you’ll have a clearer idea of
whether to fix it or leave it as is.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><b>It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Live It!</b></i></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012395655108308644.post-29553769992039535172023-06-15T11:18:00.002-07:002023-06-15T11:18:48.310-07:00Marine Parks <p>The coast of BC has over 40 designated marine parks. These are parks that include both water and land areas but are generally accessible by float plane or boat only (with some exceptions). Many of them allow wilderness camping but only a few offer even basic services (an outhouse, water, cleared campsites). </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9M18F9gqqX8/Xz6_aqXPMjI/AAAAAAAADac/ZUYlggXCcMoFHSNOgdPAXf7Xd01cOQzRwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/raft%2Bcove1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9M18F9gqqX8/Xz6_aqXPMjI/AAAAAAAADac/ZUYlggXCcMoFHSNOgdPAXf7Xd01cOQzRwCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h240/raft%2Bcove1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Raft Cove Marine Park, northwest Vancouver Island</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>These marine parks run along the entire coast of BC and among the numerous islands that dot the coast. They are an attraction for boaters, kayakers, hikers and many others. The largest marine park on the coast is the <a href="http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/broughton/" target="_blank">Broughton Archipelago Marine Park</a>, off the NE coast of Vancouver Island, which consists of dozens of small islands and the waters around them. This park is very popular with kayakers and for whale watching.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Marine parks often provide a welcome refuge for people traveling along the coast, and are common meet-up spots for boaters. <a href="http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/desolation/" target="_blank">Desolation Sound Marine Park</a>, along the central mainland coast, is very popular with boaters due to its protected waters, easy access to the Discovery Islands and beautiful beaches.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-et3Q_lKGles/Utgae9ljRjI/AAAAAAAAAmg/NmLzDJGkQLw/s1600/DSC_0333.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-et3Q_lKGles/Utgae9ljRjI/AAAAAAAAAmg/NmLzDJGkQLw/s1600/DSC_0333.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">private properties within Desolation Sound Marine Park</span></div><div align="center"></div>Some of the remote and recreational properties we have listed through the BC Oceanfront office either border or are very near to marine parks. A select few are even lucky enough to be private property within a marine park - very rare.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OnFaSypDPXM/UtgZ1y6R2TI/AAAAAAAAAmY/C6Eto2wFHXQ/s1600/DSC_0030.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OnFaSypDPXM/UtgZ1y6R2TI/AAAAAAAAAmY/C6Eto2wFHXQ/s1600/DSC_0030.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">flying over Surge Narrows Marine Park</span></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Live It!</em></strong></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012395655108308644.post-79917932233675359812023-06-01T14:46:00.006-07:002023-06-01T14:46:27.680-07:00No Zoning Doesn't Always Mean No Rules<p> <span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Many rural properties in BC are excluded from zoning bylaws by their respective Regional Districts and are simply referred to as No Zoning areas on maps. However, if you read the fine print, most Regional Districts will inform you that there are still requirements. This example is taken from the</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> </span><a href="http://www.rdmw.bc.ca/" style="font-size: 13.5pt;" target="_blank">Mount Waddington Regional District</a><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">site:</span></p><p></p><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><blockquote>“While there is no Building Bylaw in effect outside of the communities of Coal Harbour, Hyde Creek, Malcolm Island and Woss, that requires a Building Permit or Site Permit to be applied for and issued for new construction, all construction must meet the requirements of the BC Building Code.”</blockquote><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">This may seem to be a bit too much structure for someone who just wants to go build a cabin in a remote location, However there are some good reasons to pay attention, and not just because all buildings built in BC are required to meet the BC Building Code.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><br /></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8T_5ihtHvywE6-gPLbYhJbk5KcUgXiKOpTmqXG9vR36zjtpa6kVky-OGcBjPTL8BW53Cq3rnD1HVP8lgvyIqSqs-09hcmuXnirFIEBfBQeQK3yw2PjI5man2I2Uj06qEDtSapWUqweqVdUt8cSXTWlUZdlm377erBhmx6ydc8C-e440A-MIXXZbCr/s4512/DSC_0212.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4512" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8T_5ihtHvywE6-gPLbYhJbk5KcUgXiKOpTmqXG9vR36zjtpa6kVky-OGcBjPTL8BW53Cq3rnD1HVP8lgvyIqSqs-09hcmuXnirFIEBfBQeQK3yw2PjI5man2I2Uj06qEDtSapWUqweqVdUt8cSXTWlUZdlm377erBhmx6ydc8C-e440A-MIXXZbCr/s320/DSC_0212.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">While we might want, and plan for, our recreational or remote property to stay in the family for generations, sometimes life happens. If you need to sell a property that you have built on within 10 years of the building being completed, you have to have a Home warranty (Homeowner Protection Act governed by BC Housing) in order to be able to sell. This is becoming more of an issue, and there are properties that cannot be sold right away because they don't have a home warranty or Owner Builder Authorization. Rectifying this, when possible, can take time and cause frustration for someone who needs to sell the property.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Insurance premiums are constantly on the rise and getting insurance for a remote property can be a challenge. Building it to code may help your chances of getting insured.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">A lot of the basic Building Code is around safety issues. In remote areas where services such as fire departments and emergency support are minimal or non-existent following the code may help keep both the property and the people using it protected and as safe as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Education and information are key, wherever you want to build in BC.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Resources:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><a href="https://www.bchousing.org/licensing-consumer-services">https://www.bchousing.org/licensing-consumer-services</a><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><a href="http://www.bccodes.ca/building-code.aspx?vid=QPLEGALEZE:bccodes_2012_view">http://www.bccodes.ca/building-code.aspx?vid=QPLEGALEZE:bccodes_2012_view</a> (A copy of the BC Building Codes is likely in your local library as well, or at your city/village/regional district office)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><br /></div><div align="center" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><strong><i><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Live It!</span></i></strong><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div><strong><i><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><br /></span></i></strong></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012395655108308644.post-78909507407543037622023-05-18T14:55:00.002-07:002023-05-18T14:55:19.198-07:00BCO Coastal Gems: Campbell River<p>The BC Oceanfront Real Estate Team services a large area of Vancouver Island and the coastal region of BC, and we know that every village, town and city on Vancouver Island offers its own beauty and sense of community.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeH8vrgh02x3psYv83P1TrnKobGY4Y0TZgw_X8lr86Wycf7SEutWR73bLiDRhHOxLlr8SHdrm3Mv6aUTY5Jnr4p2NSWMkraYIISheIfw786lg9J9XAFat56wOR9hEu5aMAcwY6XMIB4cYGN-t90ZEJh1G9HZKmG7czlKGhUM-jXn1iQ2LYnCXPMc3B/s4512/DSC_0437.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4512" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeH8vrgh02x3psYv83P1TrnKobGY4Y0TZgw_X8lr86Wycf7SEutWR73bLiDRhHOxLlr8SHdrm3Mv6aUTY5Jnr4p2NSWMkraYIISheIfw786lg9J9XAFat56wOR9hEu5aMAcwY6XMIB4cYGN-t90ZEJh1G9HZKmG7czlKGhUM-jXn1iQ2LYnCXPMc3B/s320/DSC_0437.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The BCO office is in Campbell River, which is located almost exactly at the centre of the east coast of Vancouver Island. We all chose to live here, some of us from different communities on Vancouver Island and some from the mainland. Why did we all end up here in Campbell River?<p></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjSCN0ldGvBeRXuC_AfisObnhsmm1TkTVG8lQsI_2MSkg3K4gVFsPU11-Oh5TC1KV2xXuckgRr9BORythv8acOJIi63nDOauC3InnqBD7BJIxjevn2lgF7z0qzDYdSq1zo3tSQPMcM5srFBzAA874SYwLlaKL0CdEydNnjiLgF9IFFiPEKJYcbLqsf/s4032/IMG_6584.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjSCN0ldGvBeRXuC_AfisObnhsmm1TkTVG8lQsI_2MSkg3K4gVFsPU11-Oh5TC1KV2xXuckgRr9BORythv8acOJIi63nDOauC3InnqBD7BJIxjevn2lgF7z0qzDYdSq1zo3tSQPMcM5srFBzAA874SYwLlaKL0CdEydNnjiLgF9IFFiPEKJYcbLqsf/s320/IMG_6584.JPG" width="320" /></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><b>"More access to nature - forest, mountain, lake, river, ocean - than anywhere else on the island." </b><p></p><p>We all chose Campbell River because it offered the best of both worlds - the amenities and services of a city with the abundance of natural beauty surrounding it being easily accessible for recreation. Whether we want to fish on the ocean, explore the local forests, ski or hike in the mountains, relax on a beach, or swim at a lake, we can access it all within 30 minutes of Campbell River.</p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht2AIr6kqpdjEqQFgctcyXbCahEdRk7mPs76ga9GD7i7CoLUu_RQX1Jvv4JZp-HEulVQaZQuB-029PA7cDoeabXNvZO6zy5T3SEHHEK1qv2PZaefwKaaLr4cGGoQTDwMxMp6U4UWcnjBFwv2tuvn6CYZFb9N0vXewKdI5psIfBYlS57rK1sUJBnXg3/s4000/20230514_181957.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht2AIr6kqpdjEqQFgctcyXbCahEdRk7mPs76ga9GD7i7CoLUu_RQX1Jvv4JZp-HEulVQaZQuB-029PA7cDoeabXNvZO6zy5T3SEHHEK1qv2PZaefwKaaLr4cGGoQTDwMxMp6U4UWcnjBFwv2tuvn6CYZFb9N0vXewKdI5psIfBYlS57rK1sUJBnXg3/s320/20230514_181957.jpg" width="320" /></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><b>"Campbell River runs entirely along the ocean, yet mountains and Strathcona Park are pretty much in your back yard. There is an abundance of ocean wildlife to view; whales, sealions, birds, dolphins. You can throw a kayak or paddleboard easily into the water or go for a quick dip yourself. There is accessible and incredible hiking, along with some of the most beautiful camping spots. Everything an outdoor enthusiast could hope for."</b><p></p><p>Campbell River continues to grow as a city, with a new hospital built six years ago and new construction happening regularly. North Island College campus provides post secondary opportunities. While the city has long been and continues to be a central hub for the coastal resource sector it is also diversifying in its economic base.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9aiykmfBdCP7qsTzDVKg416u_fTAFEzIVX5SuhxV9e8gFVuHSx_kAbOzGr4J1B9MFLAu78A2eq1zvD_bBQUxohxMnzn4_pggmrS4QNFRuRuImUiSUKw4l-Ygo699qY6O_NZrtTPulYsYjuzKFG3ToMZJdRenBDAjCZwL0cGH0xU_32Fg1CyNbdF3K/s4032/IMG_6590.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9aiykmfBdCP7qsTzDVKg416u_fTAFEzIVX5SuhxV9e8gFVuHSx_kAbOzGr4J1B9MFLAu78A2eq1zvD_bBQUxohxMnzn4_pggmrS4QNFRuRuImUiSUKw4l-Ygo699qY6O_NZrtTPulYsYjuzKFG3ToMZJdRenBDAjCZwL0cGH0xU_32Fg1CyNbdF3K/s320/IMG_6590.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>Along with a diversifying economy comes a diversifying population. Traditionally the population base came mainly from the resource sector and service sector, but in recent years retirees have discovered the beauty of the area and there has also been a growth in the immigrant community. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg27WbldwfyARCEfAmn9KcijvlZw-yB8HwKj25crqb5RVfILHwRwQ-OnhAoTRap19Q1VGlm8zAInals_gdbBOlGbekx5KRAgtfO8yD4yv4p075xKk-V4pn94B-hUNOdJkmazNpoUOWM_5dsCq89LHbKhje963qnQnN8-O3J7InM20_k6GOVqCusOl7v/s4032/IMG_6581.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg27WbldwfyARCEfAmn9KcijvlZw-yB8HwKj25crqb5RVfILHwRwQ-OnhAoTRap19Q1VGlm8zAInals_gdbBOlGbekx5KRAgtfO8yD4yv4p075xKk-V4pn94B-hUNOdJkmazNpoUOWM_5dsCq89LHbKhje963qnQnN8-O3J7InM20_k6GOVqCusOl7v/s320/IMG_6581.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The BC Oceanfront slogan is "It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Live It" and it's no coincidence that we all experience that living in Campbell River. We love to explore and have fun in all the communities on Vancouver Island as well as all the different types of natural surroundings offered, and Campbell River allows us the ease of access to do so.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia_0LQo0Gv1qFmNCQyd1q5kneSM7nAPGa8nhjdpgDvHUzWliynXjINZHW3JqsXo0tSZRycbUuLY60BHCseTvZWZprieREUREI1UsX2c5wObByS0xwOrjrbgKdC2y5FLzpItqmQfnuWw249VyetqE3YKXqTTcC7pTc6fKSFHJzIb9aAsrPAErd7JB0r/s4032/20220806_205046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="1960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia_0LQo0Gv1qFmNCQyd1q5kneSM7nAPGa8nhjdpgDvHUzWliynXjINZHW3JqsXo0tSZRycbUuLY60BHCseTvZWZprieREUREI1UsX2c5wObByS0xwOrjrbgKdC2y5FLzpItqmQfnuWw249VyetqE3YKXqTTcC7pTc6fKSFHJzIb9aAsrPAErd7JB0r/s320/20220806_205046.jpg" width="156" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>"You can venture out to the local ocean waters and islands by boat, ride a mountain bike in the Snowden Demonstration Forest, hike the popular Canyon View Trail along the Campbell River, swim at McIvor Lake, or explore miles of beach along Georgia Strait looking at the views across to the mainland."</b><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZgXCxJfmwxz5IuKC3GiOguo9qlBqB8bvY-4XkJiaS1taAW5AhYmnbNFx4FbNvTr8y0uHkgmdwYAm0ocY_63dsP30ma130tuZOTGX4Ola4AJAg8E0boUl29asCR3QuH28xSkyWa_gqwuGpM1Bv1f3zk_UGZELxQiXn852_bxm9HvQt0DIUv6C1P2RT/s1887/IMG_20210724_190248_545.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1887" data-original-width="1887" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZgXCxJfmwxz5IuKC3GiOguo9qlBqB8bvY-4XkJiaS1taAW5AhYmnbNFx4FbNvTr8y0uHkgmdwYAm0ocY_63dsP30ma130tuZOTGX4Ola4AJAg8E0boUl29asCR3QuH28xSkyWa_gqwuGpM1Bv1f3zk_UGZELxQiXn852_bxm9HvQt0DIUv6C1P2RT/s320/IMG_20210724_190248_545.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLmtwo51rukJDdMCbX1kPJGgKXFWgxCzUJjM6OrjsXrN8_p2yLU2p8fYdVYuTKHXwLNp2-8IjGNF3Sk_o3eWVxSG4P9DQ0HgIlUXUXtQX3GHQaGIROdONDcL81eCgEqn5aGVgvwKUasdDXlv83dIbngGCCjGIYJ8KsnyZRWnFZlZZ_2b3dn4HNPNhw/s4032/IMG_0501.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLmtwo51rukJDdMCbX1kPJGgKXFWgxCzUJjM6OrjsXrN8_p2yLU2p8fYdVYuTKHXwLNp2-8IjGNF3Sk_o3eWVxSG4P9DQ0HgIlUXUXtQX3GHQaGIROdONDcL81eCgEqn5aGVgvwKUasdDXlv83dIbngGCCjGIYJ8KsnyZRWnFZlZZ_2b3dn4HNPNhw/s320/IMG_0501.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div>Perhaps the best example of the access to the outdoors that Campbell River prides itself on is the ability to walk from one end of the city to the other along the oceanfront. With either paved trail or sidewalks running from Tyee Spit to the far end of the Rotary Seawalk, one can walk over 10kms (one way) able to view the water almost the entire way, and most of it provides access to the beachfront itself. There are few communities that provide this type of open access to its shoreline, as many communities have allowed private properties to build up along the shore, blocking access. You don't need a car, or to even leave the city, to experience the natural wonder and beauty that surrounds Campbell River. <p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEintUPthUo1HTwPFDHbgR0JCFfn4Ya0oXpBq1VrsKZ5gnhpgEDAqoEWKoJfHbVY1jFGXyxuCjn6U3B0sImjNNzwYAS65CvdZy7uL41gR8MAV-dwIe_xsb-LEp6YkXIyASfMI9g9VHKMNzwdOKDez54UEe80RCVEtpFkBEs8k5mFyz6PbT3-QU9wsf9X/s4032/20230129_133710.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1960" data-original-width="4032" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEintUPthUo1HTwPFDHbgR0JCFfn4Ya0oXpBq1VrsKZ5gnhpgEDAqoEWKoJfHbVY1jFGXyxuCjn6U3B0sImjNNzwYAS65CvdZy7uL41gR8MAV-dwIe_xsb-LEp6YkXIyASfMI9g9VHKMNzwdOKDez54UEe80RCVEtpFkBEs8k5mFyz6PbT3-QU9wsf9X/s320/20230129_133710.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><i>It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Live It!</i></b><p></p><br /><br /><br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012395655108308644.post-87583861346273786162023-05-04T10:29:00.002-07:002023-05-04T10:29:34.192-07:0050 Years of ALR<p> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">The Agricultural Land Reserve, or ALR, is a land classification that has been around in BC for decades, as it was created 50 years ago (in 1973). Most people know it has something to do with farmland, but what is the ALR exactly? Can you build in the ALR zone? What does it mean to own land in the ALR?</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /><!--[endif]--></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U_knPnvWtRQ/YSfZN4haliI/AAAAAAAADog/Rfo-1mrAaysVJZh0z3ZOUWjWynJn1fVkgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/looking%2Bnorth%2Bwest.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="2048" height="169" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U_knPnvWtRQ/YSfZN4haliI/AAAAAAAADog/Rfo-1mrAaysVJZh0z3ZOUWjWynJn1fVkgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/looking%2Bnorth%2Bwest.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">ALR land Haida Gwaii</div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">According to the </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/5012395655108308644/7316162224414976060"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 13.5pt;">BC Government</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: The Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) is a provincial land zone in which agriculture is recognized as the priority use. Farming is encouraged and non-agricultural uses are restricted. ALR land makes up 5% of BC's total land-base.<br /><br />This does not mean you can't simply live on ALR property. There is no requirement to farm, however there are restrictions on what else you can do on the land. Keep in mind that most ALR land is in an agriculture-rich area, so even if you are not farming your land it is probable that properties around you are being used for agricultural purposes.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /><!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /><!--[endif]--></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GlzyOHuByro/YSfZyE__bEI/AAAAAAAADoo/bzgRoAkK5Nc4paml4z7bFcGSfJygnN2BwCLcBGAsYHQ/s6016/DSC_0256.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6016" height="213" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GlzyOHuByro/YSfZyE__bEI/AAAAAAAADoo/bzgRoAkK5Nc4paml4z7bFcGSfJygnN2BwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/DSC_0256.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">ALR land Quadra Island</div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Properties within the ALR should have it noted on their titles, although the Agriculture Land Commission (who oversees the ALR) warns that this is not definitive. Mapping is a help in determining what land is within the ALR as well, and the </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/5012395655108308644/7316162224414976060"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 13.5pt;">ALC website</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> hosts a number of mapping applications.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /><!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /><!--[endif]--></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Hdv7MHw6dU/YSfZ8p3X8CI/AAAAAAAADos/Xmc6_6aQ8aIv7YsQyMQ6bVXg2eDXpG_BACLcBGAsYHQ/s1010/ALR%2Bmapping.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="861" data-original-width="1010" height="273" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Hdv7MHw6dU/YSfZ8p3X8CI/AAAAAAAADos/Xmc6_6aQ8aIv7YsQyMQ6bVXg2eDXpG_BACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/ALR%2Bmapping.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">ALR mapping</div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Vancouver Island region has ALR land in a number of areas, including in what might be thought of as rural residential areas close to urban centres, so it is good to do your homework when it comes to owning property in this distinct land class. This is something we research on our listings and provide mapping information for if a property does sit within the ALR.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /><!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /><!--[endif]--></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Live It!</span></i></b></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012395655108308644.post-87017191221107335172023-04-06T11:03:00.005-07:002023-04-06T11:03:44.807-07:00The Waterless Flush<p><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">What to do when you don't want to install a full septic system (whether for cost, location, lack of water, or just personal preference) but also want something a little more high tech than a simple pit toilet?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">There are three waterless (dry) options for toilets that property owners can consider. These can be inside a cabin or in an outhouse-style building.</span></p><div style="margin: 0in;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><b>Composting Toilets</b></span></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">These toilets use aerobic processing through composting. This is a controlled composting system, usually with added organic materials to aid in decomposition. The benefit over pit toilets is that they are contained, so no soil contamination or site contamination and it allows them to be used indoors. Most models are designed to contain odour so that they are usable in a small space. </span><span style="font-size: 18px;">They require little set up and are easily emptied. </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Composting toilets are becoming increasingly popular thanks to</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> the van life movement, and readily available in many countries. </span></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Here is more detail on how they work:<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composting_toilet" target="_blank"> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composting_toilet</a><o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mIcdSpwGBN8/YIGxnUXAirI/AAAAAAAADj8/8zJ2lkdKIQo6N1tdRFw-rbisSHkhtTpzACLcBGAsYHQ/s4512/DSC_0081.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4512" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mIcdSpwGBN8/YIGxnUXAirI/AAAAAAAADj8/8zJ2lkdKIQo6N1tdRFw-rbisSHkhtTpzACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/DSC_0081.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a composting toilet in an outhouse</div><br /><div style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Incinerating Toilets</b> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">As the name implies these toilets burn waste. This can be done in a few ways depending on the system's design but generally the waste is reduced to an ash in a holding tank and the ash can then can be safely disposed of. These toilets do require an outside power source, so are not as popular as the composting toilets. But the ash end product can be easier to dispose of and nicer to deal with, making it an option for those with power. </span></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">This information sheet from 1999 created by the EPA in the US is still used as a reference in most online information: </span></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><a href="https://19january2017snapshot.epa.gov/www3/npdes/www3/pubs/incinera.pdf" style="font-size: 13.5pt;">https://19january2017snapshot.epa.gov/www3/npdes/www3/pubs/incinera.pdf</a></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><b>Evaporating Toilets</b></span></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">These systems actually dry-out the waste and create a sterile, compact waste that can be safely disposed of in the trash system. There are both passive systems that require no outside electricity and systems that do require some energy input. Evaporating toilets are very low maintenance.</span> <span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><a href="http://www.enviroalternatives.com/toiletcua.html"></a></span></div><div style="margin: 0in;">This is a popular model that requires a small amount of electricity to operate: <a href="http://www.enviroalternatives.com/toiletcuasanitizer.html">http://www.enviroalternatives.com/toiletcuasanitizer.html</a></div><div style="margin: 0in;">This is a model that requires no electricity: <a href="http://www.enviroalternatives.com/toiletcuaeloo.html">http://www.enviroalternatives.com/toiletcuaeloo.html</a></div><div style="margin: 0in;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0in;">These three types of toilets provide the ability to enhance the livability of a cabin or remote residence, without the need for digging pits or installing septic systems. </div><div style="margin: 0in;"><br /></div><div style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><i><b>It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Live It!</b></i></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012395655108308644.post-39278233254694679432023-03-23T13:56:00.000-07:002023-03-23T13:56:16.247-07:00Foreign Buyers Ban<p>Several laws came into effect at the beginning of the year which
directly affect real estate. One in particular that is getting a lot of discussion
is the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians (Foreign
Buyers Ban).</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span lang="EN-CA">As the name implies, this ban does not apply to Canadian citizens or
permanent residents of Canada. It applies to all non-Canadians wanting to
purchase residential property in Canada, and the ban is in place for a period
of two years starting January 1, 2023. This is a federal law covering all of Canada.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTbS_Sht6sLf8hiVtqJcBqdjSNAjfRJvZZnH-uHtnlyKUOKMLT0vMnCA-5Lcp_lj2kwoL-RI27ogKqMK31mgLUTXph4yzRQ00CY4T07PChnLmcqVwoJiya2G7oi48-1rv3pSCwQOMFO9OgUJAc5VG6cvaw5AicwvasHI4AUn37lrZQqj_wWrsgLVZF/s4592/tierra-mallorca-rgJ1J8SDEAY-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3448" data-original-width="4592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTbS_Sht6sLf8hiVtqJcBqdjSNAjfRJvZZnH-uHtnlyKUOKMLT0vMnCA-5Lcp_lj2kwoL-RI27ogKqMK31mgLUTXph4yzRQ00CY4T07PChnLmcqVwoJiya2G7oi48-1rv3pSCwQOMFO9OgUJAc5VG6cvaw5AicwvasHI4AUn37lrZQqj_wWrsgLVZF/s320/tierra-mallorca-rgJ1J8SDEAY-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>It is still taking time for the real estate industry to become
familiar with the rules of this ban, including lawyers, managing brokers and
realtors. As there are financial repercussions for those caught assisting
someone in contravention of the ban, making sure it is understood and handled
correctly is important. Now that it has
been in place for about three months, there is a better understanding of what
the ban does.<p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span lang="EN-CA">In broad strokes, the ban is to prevent a foreign buyer from
purchasing a residence in an urban area. The urban areas under the ban are
defined by way of the Canada Census. What we have learned at BCO is that most
of our properties, regardless of whether or not they have a residence on them,
fall outside of those restricted areas.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span lang="EN-CA">What this means is that most of our properties are not impacted by
the ban (there are restrictions for properties in Campbell River and the Comox
Valley).</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span lang="EN-CA">We know the headlines made this seem like foreign buyers would not
be able to purchase at all in Canada for the next two years, but that isn’t the
full story. There are still lots of opportunities for non-Canadians to purchase
in Canada, if they are willing to look beyond the urban areas.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span lang="EN-CA">If you have any questions about how this ban applies to one of our
listings, or an area you are interested in buying in, don’t hesitate to get in
touch.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span lang="EN-CA">For more information on this new act, check out these links:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span lang="EN-CA">To read the Act itself, visit <a href="https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/P-25.2/page-1.html">Justice Laws
Website</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span lang="EN-CA">To read more information, visit <a href="https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/professionals/housing-markets-data-and-research/housing-research/consultations/prohibition-purchase-residential-property-non-canadians-act">the
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation website</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><i><span lang="EN-CA">It’s a Coastal Lifestyle … Live It!<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012395655108308644.post-62644333366744166122023-03-09T12:06:00.004-08:002023-03-09T12:06:52.889-08:00BCO Coastal Gems: The Magic of Malcolm Island<p> It is common knowledge in the BCO office that Malcolm Island is one of Kate's favourite places to visit. What makes this coastal gem special?</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAtKCSSYcTko-Kp3yS7pbI9WBUIP-Dl6Extwst5CY9gqW2myBqfzJXHQUDrOEYGbSPeKNcvYPFH24NQNyotL-jpbBIlVBkyRr35t9ScAPxBZuiuwwZDQIqWuIX4VqdLAn71w4udrpRHJT60WK_iDl3L6UyL98dptFrgb203peq-5s9F8VNOoILaBrw/s4512/DSC_0535.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4512" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAtKCSSYcTko-Kp3yS7pbI9WBUIP-Dl6Extwst5CY9gqW2myBqfzJXHQUDrOEYGbSPeKNcvYPFH24NQNyotL-jpbBIlVBkyRr35t9ScAPxBZuiuwwZDQIqWuIX4VqdLAn71w4udrpRHJT60WK_iDl3L6UyL98dptFrgb203peq-5s9F8VNOoILaBrw/s320/DSC_0535.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig4DWyr0LTKXReiN3hnRm-po32NPrW26KxqCnfCrPgiff_PA4kgD3d34d2Dm-Qxz6PD85dwAYPq56E0KF5zAuPkeE5JwSxn3HSu8NKQ4PqMdeVbns5TnCFVsI-7mUs8eQI-AWtkhYMIaEiS86YBmzMgwwztdp7uJDh6EomFVaT-CCQ8etwz-IDyBWw/s4512/DSC_0521.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4512" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig4DWyr0LTKXReiN3hnRm-po32NPrW26KxqCnfCrPgiff_PA4kgD3d34d2Dm-Qxz6PD85dwAYPq56E0KF5zAuPkeE5JwSxn3HSu8NKQ4PqMdeVbns5TnCFVsI-7mUs8eQI-AWtkhYMIaEiS86YBmzMgwwztdp7uJDh6EomFVaT-CCQ8etwz-IDyBWw/s320/DSC_0521.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOf-oUNUJ3aPk4UK3gtPMb_nrXvEMsCS6O73gMWLw75k3H989g67vJQ9AyXVKjs-WP_uhe3jSefhZE2WJJqHdm1SH5DFPdP9-EBd3IOQOzDbd3yN7iSPZd_SFkexeTgkqUZrEbCuRw60IvdANLCW07CHnzg5tiR7p4d5GFn8ggjtVyZIPjD42XZl8w/s2592/DSC03851.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOf-oUNUJ3aPk4UK3gtPMb_nrXvEMsCS6O73gMWLw75k3H989g67vJQ9AyXVKjs-WP_uhe3jSefhZE2WJJqHdm1SH5DFPdP9-EBd3IOQOzDbd3yN7iSPZd_SFkexeTgkqUZrEbCuRw60IvdANLCW07CHnzg5tiR7p4d5GFn8ggjtVyZIPjD42XZl8w/s320/DSC03851.jpg" width="320" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifWcnNbk9pzYpoaZyrhGIb_HU-jNJgHWywWq2gkzrvpcrxpvUCIHTAvo7D0OIkX0i6oBE6wwjAmuuK7uhNHe-7lR13TTQn70qoUR-uGzdLI_rFhBMkXzgVjBW7f8TscLf9tZEA2TA3-gm694PwsBwidQLDCtQer5m_KQEuFV2M97aPb3hG6PR3hhsy/s2592/DSC03884.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifWcnNbk9pzYpoaZyrhGIb_HU-jNJgHWywWq2gkzrvpcrxpvUCIHTAvo7D0OIkX0i6oBE6wwjAmuuK7uhNHe-7lR13TTQn70qoUR-uGzdLI_rFhBMkXzgVjBW7f8TscLf9tZEA2TA3-gm694PwsBwidQLDCtQer5m_KQEuFV2M97aPb3hG6PR3hhsy/s320/DSC03884.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;">1. The village of Sointula. This picturesque town sits on the eastern shore of a large bay on the southern shore of Malcolm Island. The name means 'place of harmony' in Finnish, named by the Finnish <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">immigrants who arrived there in the early 1900s looking for a better way of life. That history is still reflected in the town and its buildings. It has also been an active fishing centre in the region, as evidenced by the docks and netlofts still seen along the shore. Walking around the vibrant village is a great way to spend the day, taking in the historical sites, colourful homes and many small businesses.</span> <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Sointula has shopping, fuel services, private and public docks, a library and a medical clinic among other amenities.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">There is a vibrant community of approx. 800 on the island mostly in Sointula. The residents are an eclectic mix of old-time families, artists, fishermen and those looking for a quieter life. There is also rich First Nations heritage, as is common along all of the west coast.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvYnamsfDsLjzD3iC_AjoYCTKANzOrj8QpKNkkcjafbsd4eajtGNzW1dgb2E4kKBJ0NtcCgRdagEvej99Y6DRZYHvbvQLdzzGc5CRX8tQ9bcKukQQVYcePxGspdvDUuM8rvzYF7_SgJ4iiQ-S9bJkgzNyQHNZaWB67i1gZcLB6bNbaF7J8u4JzTjQw/s1920/IMG_2842.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvYnamsfDsLjzD3iC_AjoYCTKANzOrj8QpKNkkcjafbsd4eajtGNzW1dgb2E4kKBJ0NtcCgRdagEvej99Y6DRZYHvbvQLdzzGc5CRX8tQ9bcKukQQVYcePxGspdvDUuM8rvzYF7_SgJ4iiQ-S9bJkgzNyQHNZaWB67i1gZcLB6bNbaF7J8u4JzTjQw/s320/IMG_2842.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh3tHFdWBGog490ymw_ct1-JvODQ59757Yc0zgMUo5suhePdJHZb7zWbuS9HGqMbWA9d6-q_aiUtpI3n06CSViSSmIxXDCKgIIKf1Y4YHkmSfzdn7cV4bIVyjq9nur3TrvuVE5t9jbO9LBtlIE09grfhujIxC5pAsUzvE8fzAjaUPd6793FWo6AYrA/s1920/IMG_2840.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh3tHFdWBGog490ymw_ct1-JvODQ59757Yc0zgMUo5suhePdJHZb7zWbuS9HGqMbWA9d6-q_aiUtpI3n06CSViSSmIxXDCKgIIKf1Y4YHkmSfzdn7cV4bIVyjq9nur3TrvuVE5t9jbO9LBtlIE09grfhujIxC5pAsUzvE8fzAjaUPd6793FWo6AYrA/s320/IMG_2840.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihKBvrlFfZAnSpkOEtPpLNuHH62L1o93Q17PpKtrvEnR4HVjmv2Wj9Xy_0TRc9_OtC3EC-IHPGE-Mxa5Mt8vpPsiZ_Nb3RVi0nzFSqQgMCH6CS54GQaxY_TFXp42_t7aDBqu3PoVDPtXrG4fRg49pGTlj5Cl4d3iG1J3MUTF0Bg0nBOrNiUyfJDaXp/s2592/DSC03800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihKBvrlFfZAnSpkOEtPpLNuHH62L1o93Q17PpKtrvEnR4HVjmv2Wj9Xy_0TRc9_OtC3EC-IHPGE-Mxa5Mt8vpPsiZ_Nb3RVi0nzFSqQgMCH6CS54GQaxY_TFXp42_t7aDBqu3PoVDPtXrG4fRg49pGTlj5Cl4d3iG1J3MUTF0Bg0nBOrNiUyfJDaXp/s320/DSC03800.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-align: left;">2. Whale watching. Malcolm Island is in the heart of the Broughton Archipelago and as such is well placed for wildlife viewing. Orcas and humpback whales frequent the area and can be observed in the waters off the island regularly. Bere Point on Malcolm Island is renowned as well for its rubbing beaches, places where the orcas come and rub along the cobble stones at the sloping edge of the shoreline. 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Hiking and outdoor activities. Malcolm Island is a great base for outdoor activity. There are a number of good hiking trails, including the Beautiful Bay Trail</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;">between Bere Point and Malcolm Point.</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;">Pulteney Point lighthouse sits on the northeast point of the island and is accessible by a nice beach walk.</span><span style="text-align: left;"> Boat tours, fishing and kayaking are all popular activities to participate in while staying on the island as well.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxGUw3Vo21C0EEKUklBRi6bZfDWunYUpwtt5WvryNCOTuV9kmHfAwzK46662nMAOuWnYItWjNA76kAw4TK1RGE-ktCYMf1b4RD-IeB7tulkNEnxcT1DyqUXP63PihFapn9W1TFRLlLBA5rynJ71j2o1cgbzRHgvAuDg9-467vNjlYdV8lrzwIplC0W/s1280/DSC09651.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxGUw3Vo21C0EEKUklBRi6bZfDWunYUpwtt5WvryNCOTuV9kmHfAwzK46662nMAOuWnYItWjNA76kAw4TK1RGE-ktCYMf1b4RD-IeB7tulkNEnxcT1DyqUXP63PihFapn9W1TFRLlLBA5rynJ71j2o1cgbzRHgvAuDg9-467vNjlYdV8lrzwIplC0W/s1280/DSC09651.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI4njC3OL-44pax7gtdKUEQYOoi-V73CTWi8iUEWJA6_luI4rpG3T7J-i-U52Uz6tCy2FhFafBqt5A50f6cgFZHcmOKDBIFNZxA3NVVI7jGEvXEQO0HvRpNWSyjo8osdgbnhaFGv-guueclRhi1HseuK2SHqmOjtZoYcLoSYJjtjSoEvbnEG-hlquZ/s2592/DSC03912.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="1944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI4njC3OL-44pax7gtdKUEQYOoi-V73CTWi8iUEWJA6_luI4rpG3T7J-i-U52Uz6tCy2FhFafBqt5A50f6cgFZHcmOKDBIFNZxA3NVVI7jGEvXEQO0HvRpNWSyjo8osdgbnhaFGv-guueclRhi1HseuK2SHqmOjtZoYcLoSYJjtjSoEvbnEG-hlquZ/s320/DSC03912.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxGUw3Vo21C0EEKUklBRi6bZfDWunYUpwtt5WvryNCOTuV9kmHfAwzK46662nMAOuWnYItWjNA76kAw4TK1RGE-ktCYMf1b4RD-IeB7tulkNEnxcT1DyqUXP63PihFapn9W1TFRLlLBA5rynJ71j2o1cgbzRHgvAuDg9-467vNjlYdV8lrzwIplC0W/s320/DSC09651.jpg" width="320" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9ESEw4FS6Dm1wBohem-07iPrrXail8uG90WdkkXTrA3KTezYQLc4PfhliRhjh4GkdWBlYNUz2rPpllnSuX6vw0eEyQyXnJ48Fz1HJwBbxWz7Ch0yCPwApx7L8eILlwdDShDDTzfLfhx8drdOpFU8OeYQyWqOlwY6VHOred1E80uzlNK4Y_bUbsEm/s1280/DSC09668.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9ESEw4FS6Dm1wBohem-07iPrrXail8uG90WdkkXTrA3KTezYQLc4PfhliRhjh4GkdWBlYNUz2rPpllnSuX6vw0eEyQyXnJ48Fz1HJwBbxWz7Ch0yCPwApx7L8eILlwdDShDDTzfLfhx8drdOpFU8OeYQyWqOlwY6VHOred1E80uzlNK4Y_bUbsEm/s320/DSC09668.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">There is regular car ferry access to the island from the BC Ferries terminal in Port
McNeill on Vancouver Island. </span><span style="text-align: left;">There are a few campsites on the island, including Bere Point Regional Park campground as well as a number of B&Bs and guest houses. The main roads along the eastern shore are paved, while the further out roads are gravel.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEMMcVQ_OZVBNV1oLldmo_frHKR-x3z7liFBchpl_D2UqpKwZsdqngg2d27aOLqoWBhxsrLVKTXzAlZi3lCB2bn4SUnelX6AaLyaHDRxj3uJpfoXhbaKDX9sPxQc7kUSyso4SZwZ2pRiyUGk6d85l0AJ-GYct3S_klubd-Oq1woUtLLTL_BEf-hp_Y/s1920/IMG_2839.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEMMcVQ_OZVBNV1oLldmo_frHKR-x3z7liFBchpl_D2UqpKwZsdqngg2d27aOLqoWBhxsrLVKTXzAlZi3lCB2bn4SUnelX6AaLyaHDRxj3uJpfoXhbaKDX9sPxQc7kUSyso4SZwZ2pRiyUGk6d85l0AJ-GYct3S_klubd-Oq1woUtLLTL_BEf-hp_Y/s320/IMG_2839.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Malcolm Island sits at the
junction of Queen Charlotte Strait, Broughton Strait and Johnstone Strait off
the northern end of Vancouver Island. To learn more about visiting Sointula, <a href="https://vancouverislandnorth.ca/communities/sointula/" target="_blank">click here</a>.</span></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFacD0Biu07YqR_r-Zf-C_UxapBe8-fXOrObECTo5RdVMU2se8UFPRo3dc1e8UWE-c2AxHJvbcGzWyTi4oU6P1VPXqZp9opMFPfzZ42XYzdFoLN1ws4rkZT4Nssid2X9lhO8y5vmay9jW61wbaz4_cXufhtfJ_2PhhBh4Lvcj88UDR07q8V1lU1jXR/s1920/IMG_2818.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFacD0Biu07YqR_r-Zf-C_UxapBe8-fXOrObECTo5RdVMU2se8UFPRo3dc1e8UWE-c2AxHJvbcGzWyTi4oU6P1VPXqZp9opMFPfzZ42XYzdFoLN1ws4rkZT4Nssid2X9lhO8y5vmay9jW61wbaz4_cXufhtfJ_2PhhBh4Lvcj88UDR07q8V1lU1jXR/s320/IMG_2818.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><b><i>It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Live It!</i></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012395655108308644.post-83563430223034453172023-02-23T14:49:00.000-08:002023-02-23T14:49:02.201-08:00Power Supply on Recreational and Remote Properties<p>If you want to turn on lights, run an electric appliance, etc on a remote or recreational property then you need to know how you're going to bring in the power.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqK2l9lLWiqUlTdgeBzWB0idMRkjgb-KTPyyh3DYKIZkLXjhTJhXiUun2ymW5ObZM5MjTWKCVYoTdbs13jC9TuU-hrKcESild0xi-I86xjmIGSHoNX77XZlzKlXAwgiHreGQ04yn7xGJuTFyXW3np7vZg4XJI_v6Z5XG1jJuCI30qR-eDzexdyhyBC/s3872/DSC_0305.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="3872" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqK2l9lLWiqUlTdgeBzWB0idMRkjgb-KTPyyh3DYKIZkLXjhTJhXiUun2ymW5ObZM5MjTWKCVYoTdbs13jC9TuU-hrKcESild0xi-I86xjmIGSHoNX77XZlzKlXAwgiHreGQ04yn7xGJuTFyXW3np7vZg4XJI_v6Z5XG1jJuCI30qR-eDzexdyhyBC/s320/DSC_0305.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">lights powered by a solar system</div><p>Some properties are close enough to small communities that they can hook into existing BC Hydro power supplies. There are even boat access communities, such as Quatsino on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island, that actually have power from BC Hydro. This is then just like obtaining power for any new property - lines need to be accessed and power brought into the property through coordination with BC Hydro, neighbouring properties and local communities.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSOFkDvsQd4U_bO825bWJbF-YR_0zUg215SHZofUxgpwZyX92BFTCRKQLfd4CrZ6ZFfmnpYsyTfhc2-uOF_SNsw0r8H4pwLJMHdDgWcCuZC2dN86UMj6b09DdzR9oHP8TmnvRJ3SJtqlnUi_bu6LIAjQonT37pHVR2FPeXo9DXPNA-gEJsV4DaA50s/s4512/DSC_0008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4512" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSOFkDvsQd4U_bO825bWJbF-YR_0zUg215SHZofUxgpwZyX92BFTCRKQLfd4CrZ6ZFfmnpYsyTfhc2-uOF_SNsw0r8H4pwLJMHdDgWcCuZC2dN86UMj6b09DdzR9oHP8TmnvRJ3SJtqlnUi_bu6LIAjQonT37pHVR2FPeXo9DXPNA-gEJsV4DaA50s/s320/DSC_0008.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">power poles along Quatsino Rd</div><p>For properties beyond the scope of BC Hydro, off-grid options have to be investigated. Many of the older, more established remote properties will have gas generators of some sort, generally using propane. A battery bank is usually used to store power so that the generators aren't running all the time. A system like this requires gas to be brought on to the property, this is frequently done by barge in the island communities and delivery truck if required on some of the ferry-serviced islands or remote road-access areas.<br /><br />Solar power has become an attractive option for some, and it is not unusual to see a house or cottage with an array of solar panels on the roof, or even standing up on the ground in a particularly sunny location. These solar panel arrays generally supply a battery bank which stores the energy. Some properties will use solar power but keep a gas generator on hand as an emergency back-up system.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxbYmXWMTNm6cP0Kxu3usa2Cod5tmM1NEk82qvSZAGMKyBBJ6m8lktw6-Ez3SfxxVFEFJ-Yz5h_R7OYCowx8MPVJxCA21NhPJj4rk967ZS4K666dDHdMYAY-pTF0kMkiPcREfalqCZ74W7uc_D7rb1ha_AaxqTKq4KKtFXmdJj2-pbMuHaBY1SApM0/s4512/DSC_0149.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4512" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxbYmXWMTNm6cP0Kxu3usa2Cod5tmM1NEk82qvSZAGMKyBBJ6m8lktw6-Ez3SfxxVFEFJ-Yz5h_R7OYCowx8MPVJxCA21NhPJj4rk967ZS4K666dDHdMYAY-pTF0kMkiPcREfalqCZ74W7uc_D7rb1ha_AaxqTKq4KKtFXmdJj2-pbMuHaBY1SApM0/s320/DSC_0149.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhPVUdRIb9n2KRnzH5W0b5gtXfBBU9UV4S6evxLhEc1I5oLwktf5JrdWfATIPJqZp2jS-UJwewmazij4yV3nDmwAGEQz3ipK3V3tpYK-UB7z9cjJ7a2DjeZAUTvu9LJBrUnxleNuf6_sg6OrD8A0yWwtmZIIoMU4xIDm4CvmgvvLzwKQ1G2bvG-v7I/s4512/DSC_0269.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4512" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhPVUdRIb9n2KRnzH5W0b5gtXfBBU9UV4S6evxLhEc1I5oLwktf5JrdWfATIPJqZp2jS-UJwewmazij4yV3nDmwAGEQz3ipK3V3tpYK-UB7z9cjJ7a2DjeZAUTvu9LJBrUnxleNuf6_sg6OrD8A0yWwtmZIIoMU4xIDm4CvmgvvLzwKQ1G2bvG-v7I/s320/DSC_0269.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">battery bank and solar panel array</div><p>Even if solar is the main power source, there may still be gas used for kitchen appliances. This will be stored in a tank on the property and piped in to the required areas. Stoves and fridges are the most common, as well as some heaters.<br /><br />For properties with access to running water such as a creek there is the option of personal use hydro-power. This requires a license for the water use, and on a good, strong water source can be a great power supply. There are a variety of set-ups depending on the amount of power required.<br /><br />All of the options have pros and cons when it comes to upkeep, initial cost of installation and materials, efficiency, etc. It requires some good research both on the options and the property itself. At BCO we have a good deal of information on alternative energy and are always looking out for new and innovative ideas in power for remote/recreational properties.<br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Live It!</strong></em></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012395655108308644.post-78982557931092094112023-02-09T14:01:00.006-08:002023-02-09T14:01:46.143-08:00A BCO Field Trip<p>With several new listings out over the past couple of weeks, there have definitely been some office field trips. These are always adventures that require a lot of logistics and pre-planning. But when the weather cooperates and the sun comes out, winter field trips can be awesome.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxdcWAwNXDA8kD9MSNxQAVSJW_l92oku63Az_F40oViqHe7Bbu6jDGYtWao4Jt_OVU8tDyZGO8RW-5NL9okQ9I6Bi1DAwwdJVo3T_z8ODjDq2HWp460r3GsPRdsWxmMH3Zbu_fdvJQvmLsRAJe0RCeTK2v24IcCJzdidPrDiymoZb5v4t8nhUCYTSD/s2256/069-BCO-Lot15-EsperanzaInlet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2256" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxdcWAwNXDA8kD9MSNxQAVSJW_l92oku63Az_F40oViqHe7Bbu6jDGYtWao4Jt_OVU8tDyZGO8RW-5NL9okQ9I6Bi1DAwwdJVo3T_z8ODjDq2HWp460r3GsPRdsWxmMH3Zbu_fdvJQvmLsRAJe0RCeTK2v24IcCJzdidPrDiymoZb5v4t8nhUCYTSD/s320/069-BCO-Lot15-EsperanzaInlet.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwgQk7EZKYFR9yolnw7L4b0h9yBVQPn0YT_prGV3Pji1NvMYsxXcDqIVRTJJb_kZbiGdrhmrZMHzm6_50F6S8L1tAfhYGJ7X9Dt3xqwpo4P1jMo-rW9HMFjaCHkEYaBXI30-d5sn6yTV77I_RwyylF0rtFmbgHCrrbbMccgL9acsKPpbgwDVaqH71B/s2256/073-BCO-Lot15-EsperanzaInlet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2256" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwgQk7EZKYFR9yolnw7L4b0h9yBVQPn0YT_prGV3Pji1NvMYsxXcDqIVRTJJb_kZbiGdrhmrZMHzm6_50F6S8L1tAfhYGJ7X9Dt3xqwpo4P1jMo-rW9HMFjaCHkEYaBXI30-d5sn6yTV77I_RwyylF0rtFmbgHCrrbbMccgL9acsKPpbgwDVaqH71B/s320/073-BCO-Lot15-EsperanzaInlet.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Greg and Ed spent two days traveling to both the eastern and western side of the north island at the beginning of February. This trip involved some potential listing visits as well as getting signs up on new listings, so lots to coordinate and long days. Looking for property pins, flagging boundaries, taking photos, confirming access, putting up signs - all part of the work to be done when visiting a property.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmaRh22vAZgTjJTsTXy5Zauu2-RhzbMTHIGV_I3guXRjgA1S4sdFWMTv7ox2Xr1yCkZf5vriR0p5juj7GBrfBcusM_5KqvlAJynzXKPdSytUqbDoRnIbj--BOo-G2QfWvM6Zw5n9_3f2cT3IHJSYz9WeaJQdD7P8cNhTe2Lm7BN_jWqwOMjfTA3BrK/s1814/060-BCO-Lot15-EsperanzaInlet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1361" data-original-width="1814" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmaRh22vAZgTjJTsTXy5Zauu2-RhzbMTHIGV_I3guXRjgA1S4sdFWMTv7ox2Xr1yCkZf5vriR0p5juj7GBrfBcusM_5KqvlAJynzXKPdSytUqbDoRnIbj--BOo-G2QfWvM6Zw5n9_3f2cT3IHJSYz9WeaJQdD7P8cNhTe2Lm7BN_jWqwOMjfTA3BrK/s320/060-BCO-Lot15-EsperanzaInlet.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Island in the only bay on the island that provides sheltered moorage on a year-round
basis. The community averages about 450 year-round residents and the village provides a range of services, including</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> a health centre, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">pharmacy,
restaurants, gift shops and liquor store all located within
walking distance of the ferry. Alert Bay Boat Harbour provides moorage, showers
and laundry facilities. Just outside of the village is a non-commercial air strip, convenient
for personal aircraft as well as for emergency services. Alert Bay is rich in
cultural heritage and easily accessible by a scenic ferry ride from Port
McNeill.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPnG2JdHBRbjpPG6Yq6ktviA-AaMTA35v0bdDmZYQhipurERsyIz1z8Dd18cFBVEsvaa3lBZV2ddedT8DHafMpgmZn-bvhtRfLSD7jNJpaDQhuOyKvd0Gl0XqmLLIkVFFxtIUuIvsSla6DfgRP-FCoyEPzhKSrMSRnvrAYiAi-IaOoINczKFmQlV2y/s3072/February%2021%202010%20188.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPnG2JdHBRbjpPG6Yq6ktviA-AaMTA35v0bdDmZYQhipurERsyIz1z8Dd18cFBVEsvaa3lBZV2ddedT8DHafMpgmZn-bvhtRfLSD7jNJpaDQhuOyKvd0Gl0XqmLLIkVFFxtIUuIvsSla6DfgRP-FCoyEPzhKSrMSRnvrAYiAi-IaOoINczKFmQlV2y/s3072/February%2021%202010%20188.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAmy0rRAj3-JT0nJvbi9KnqLx4R5ek1Jw4e0WM0TNIae_qiANIs1276Gzod_j__e0Mg9qfn7yXB_y6rK92veWngv2AIjgI7Jm-JONsTj0zKZSAOfhoqw1LoZKakh8tDVOfrSc6d7ru6xfdA5jvfLUubLt8_hgtqkJ-tVafhVMkLmkt4RVlPtEAKppv/s4512/DSC_0276.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4512" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAmy0rRAj3-JT0nJvbi9KnqLx4R5ek1Jw4e0WM0TNIae_qiANIs1276Gzod_j__e0Mg9qfn7yXB_y6rK92veWngv2AIjgI7Jm-JONsTj0zKZSAOfhoqw1LoZKakh8tDVOfrSc6d7ru6xfdA5jvfLUubLt8_hgtqkJ-tVafhVMkLmkt4RVlPtEAKppv/s320/DSC_0276.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Activities such as whale watching, eco-tours,
kayaking, hiking and biking are popular, and the area provides lots of great fishing
opportunities.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx9x9B2xlhRDfOVOpI7wNE6ZkSZ2Zt65rMBsuvL1H7hJKcFp-AGnuDOwHJaMTK1Pl6X1iIZYBLb0a95ub7CiW833lFyDW_Ik8gLQELV9Y9963a9ZFQc7uS1vDUmrENeOcOB1__M7rItXPAr1qasj64-0sures4uAY_EyuR_NWNZUFsLr17lwclnNyZ/s4512/DSC_0295.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4512" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx9x9B2xlhRDfOVOpI7wNE6ZkSZ2Zt65rMBsuvL1H7hJKcFp-AGnuDOwHJaMTK1Pl6X1iIZYBLb0a95ub7CiW833lFyDW_Ik8gLQELV9Y9963a9ZFQc7uS1vDUmrENeOcOB1__M7rItXPAr1qasj64-0sures4uAY_EyuR_NWNZUFsLr17lwclnNyZ/s320/DSC_0295.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmOuz3HM7sVAPd7C6hY3hi3rogeDwitLiJ0_n5yIJl2ETinJXxhh2WFp_7ZMRz3SeJAX9iKqM8HWtVSWamFP6cZGyZOJHpPb5xuiAb4HgonvOSlV542F_5XKQHg0B1kF0GwRtL3c0eEPKfyDd2AMh48zwc84XXnc3UdQsnYF5IXUWIj34I3U_ApMK1/s4512/DSC_0299.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4512" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmOuz3HM7sVAPd7C6hY3hi3rogeDwitLiJ0_n5yIJl2ETinJXxhh2WFp_7ZMRz3SeJAX9iKqM8HWtVSWamFP6cZGyZOJHpPb5xuiAb4HgonvOSlV542F_5XKQHg0B1kF0GwRtL3c0eEPKfyDd2AMh48zwc84XXnc3UdQsnYF5IXUWIj34I3U_ApMK1/s320/DSC_0299.JPG" width="320" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Alert Bay is the gateway to Knight and
Kingcome Inlets and is close to the Broughton Archipelago Marine Park, a wilderness
area consisting of a maze of several small islands, inlets and adjacent foreshore
at the southern end of Queen Charlotte Strait. The numerous remote, solitary islands
in the marine park </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">provide
access to some of the world’s most phenomenal waterways and coastlines, with an
array of indigenous marine and coastal wildlife,</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> tremendous scenery, unlimited and unique
fishing, yachting and wildlife viewing opportunities and almost endless exploring.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm-vlQKGtIgaKnrpQ0BVwP8IJ2mmnOyUf4udjOlEwGcoxoABXAXXLHrQI3QcZ5UJSzzo8eJOjk-A0rCzD4K7CY--TGDRmLWi8Gn0sZA1HTWInZVWg4tborxrFX3khUqyDkC_9C1mEGxo4T0vvadKXIxU8xLw-2aplWgKMQRnMBUeWiER909Grg2PYW/s4512/DSC_0005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4512" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm-vlQKGtIgaKnrpQ0BVwP8IJ2mmnOyUf4udjOlEwGcoxoABXAXXLHrQI3QcZ5UJSzzo8eJOjk-A0rCzD4K7CY--TGDRmLWi8Gn0sZA1HTWInZVWg4tborxrFX3khUqyDkC_9C1mEGxo4T0vvadKXIxU8xLw-2aplWgKMQRnMBUeWiER909Grg2PYW/s320/DSC_0005.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><o:p><b><i> It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Live It!</i></b></o:p></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012395655108308644.post-49847265848654714422023-01-12T12:23:00.003-08:002023-01-12T12:23:47.479-08:005 Steps to Prepare for Travelling in Remote Areas<p> The BCO team spends a fair bit of time travelling in remote areas, both on northern Vancouver Island and on the surrounding small islands as well as the mainland. Some of this travelling is done by boat, some by car, and sometimes the team flies in - but planning for these trips regardless of transportation method has some things in common.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2gGocRDTeObmOAPWVDL_PT7mlh8X1ydn-oY2Th4nSP9Kct4x4sjUeNTvlGhgJ7dM0V5rDHDkV-W2gVTW66oW0Hmw1l9TvzSTtMHNluixzfQD14lUWmxOAlmEYjb0q7RQKyFuTabLxx-R-07SBZfU8sYEZovC20wPocmyWLP5o-znbQD4Zl5u9jvVj/s3872/DSC_0845.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="3872" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2gGocRDTeObmOAPWVDL_PT7mlh8X1ydn-oY2Th4nSP9Kct4x4sjUeNTvlGhgJ7dM0V5rDHDkV-W2gVTW66oW0Hmw1l9TvzSTtMHNluixzfQD14lUWmxOAlmEYjb0q7RQKyFuTabLxx-R-07SBZfU8sYEZovC20wPocmyWLP5o-znbQD4Zl5u9jvVj/s320/DSC_0845.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><b>1. </b>Have a paper map with you. GPS is well and good, but batteries fail, satellite reception and definitely cell reception can be dodgy in heavily forested areas. Backroad mapbooks are a great resource to have for remote travel. When you are going by boat charts are good. If we are headed to an oceanfront property any photos we can print of the shoreline to help us identify where we are are good, as are Google Earth photos and any online mapping we can print out.</p><p><b>2.</b> Have gravel road equipment in your vehicle. Make sure your spare tire is inflated, and that you have a working jack. Have a shovel for if you get stuck (and if you hit snow, from October to April it is common to hit snow at higher elevations). A small hatchet or chainsaw can come in handy for any downed branches/tree limbs on roads and long driveways. Sturdy gloves can be useful.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIP04lBXh-8Jtr8mo5MZXnfBUvy9yYTioJdDJtUvdQA1eMWhtHrVgIMijm2ztYdE63JQJNB4CLkFR0XCfp_xnx3OT8q1PWi_d9TPOt-ultXpv1bh9DKNGCOP-XZFGBxmcxYCm4iQB6X7o0lq56TqEae0lKiYy4n6gXO_TUXLmEYF8IWoxpRz8mEPaQ/s3264/IMG_2651.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIP04lBXh-8Jtr8mo5MZXnfBUvy9yYTioJdDJtUvdQA1eMWhtHrVgIMijm2ztYdE63JQJNB4CLkFR0XCfp_xnx3OT8q1PWi_d9TPOt-ultXpv1bh9DKNGCOP-XZFGBxmcxYCm4iQB6X7o0lq56TqEae0lKiYy4n6gXO_TUXLmEYF8IWoxpRz8mEPaQ/s320/IMG_2651.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><b>3.</b> Let someone know your travel plan, and let them know when you're back. When one of the team heads out on a field trip, the rest of us know where they are going. And, they let us know when they are back in town.</p><p><b>4.</b> Have outdoor gear with you. Sometimes it is easy to leave home in town with your runners on and light gear, only to find muddy, wet ground and wet undergrowth that you end up tromping through. Or in summer you head out in shorts only to end up walking through overgrown trails and getting scratched up. This summer some of our team ended up at a property that was unexpectedly heavy with mosquitoes - bug spray and long sleeves were definitely needed!</p><p><b>5.</b> Prepare for the unexpected. Roads will be blocked, weather will change, properties (or parks, or trails) will be hard to find. The more you can prepare for these to happen, the better your trip will go. Don't book an appointment for later that day, because that will ensure something will stop you getting back in time!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUIlhfeTK1x9aaUwxT-CBS7UYr-VTceFEDt2lB89fxVYwgkyh-wGEaPHbm7fGsXKYOOFl1224EvA7rkwAzCW8mLbNoz03gF94IokLQC4zmm0w_y-p0JnhaGOBUJ8sKw_5d4wQwSZD2cm6lcF61nKCZKPxAHyR5h9OLTRj3Mk0k6SZ7I7SlYn-5t9ST/s4032/IMG_2930.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUIlhfeTK1x9aaUwxT-CBS7UYr-VTceFEDt2lB89fxVYwgkyh-wGEaPHbm7fGsXKYOOFl1224EvA7rkwAzCW8mLbNoz03gF94IokLQC4zmm0w_y-p0JnhaGOBUJ8sKw_5d4wQwSZD2cm6lcF61nKCZKPxAHyR5h9OLTRj3Mk0k6SZ7I7SlYn-5t9ST/s320/IMG_2930.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>It can be easy to head out from the south end of the island and not realize just how vast and remote the north island and surrounding islands can be. A little time spent preparing means your adventure can be enjoyable, rather than frustrating.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><b>It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Live It!</b></i></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012395655108308644.post-37880086741303569922022-12-29T10:30:00.003-08:002022-12-29T10:30:00.209-08:00Looking Forward to 2023<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">We are always excited about a new
year. At the time of writing this newsletter, we are hard at work with our goal
setting for 2023. Creating new plans with new ideas as well as refining our
existing plans definitely gets us looking forward to the start of the year.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeOXM5BHYQ6eGYXDQd-sSnO55NmphzFoxzjkWtQ5-BPH6pI360CLpsu7_6aZSd0RURh9NJOXG5qBsI6iTrOrDxoGjB1G3BiB-XNLD-6BKJMlUM0ovG0NW2m05YmzKd0AMPDgcB7Hx0jdIJ46tabF-kYwgmgvPdjgJMY4rLbqu1P-R7BuY2LJtCkLL_/s3999/markus-winkler-LNzuOK1GxRU-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2666" data-original-width="3999" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeOXM5BHYQ6eGYXDQd-sSnO55NmphzFoxzjkWtQ5-BPH6pI360CLpsu7_6aZSd0RURh9NJOXG5qBsI6iTrOrDxoGjB1G3BiB-XNLD-6BKJMlUM0ovG0NW2m05YmzKd0AMPDgcB7Hx0jdIJ46tabF-kYwgmgvPdjgJMY4rLbqu1P-R7BuY2LJtCkLL_/s320/markus-winkler-LNzuOK1GxRU-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">The real estate market in general
is uncertain right now. What we know is that for sellers pricing a property
correctly is crucial to having success. As a team that has experienced the
highs and lows of real estate through the years, we know how to evaluate and
market a property to make it attractive to the right buyer as well as help a
seller understand what the current economics of the day mean for selling a
property at that time.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Inventory for remote and recreational
properties remains extremely limited. There are buyers looking for these
properties, as evidenced by the fact that when a good one comes on the property
it is attracting a lot of attention and in some cases still selling quickly. Pricing
is important but in this niche market inventory is what makes the difference.
Buyers need properties to look at!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnLeAFW5bGGAjOxDgNvYI4bSZzxYCj5lAD_oVkaQIUlD42Pj4fiLCS6LAz4kI1uh0Q1nOH6EY4CVNi4buFOThsFfkiv62gjtOn5kRS1WYDxZD3GVhJ0tXRNTh5RQ7vcOVzpV0ic9HIiLtwwiYl-SVBcuukrzHhojjdJl-VzSVjfDST0syiQ73muWbQ/s1336/website.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="875" data-original-width="1336" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnLeAFW5bGGAjOxDgNvYI4bSZzxYCj5lAD_oVkaQIUlD42Pj4fiLCS6LAz4kI1uh0Q1nOH6EY4CVNi4buFOThsFfkiv62gjtOn5kRS1WYDxZD3GVhJ0tXRNTh5RQ7vcOVzpV0ic9HIiLtwwiYl-SVBcuukrzHhojjdJl-VzSVjfDST0syiQ73muWbQ/s320/website.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">As predictions indicate the
interest rates for now will remain higher than last year, we expect the market
to continue a little slower and for average prices to come down a bit more.
However, people still need to sell properties and buy properties and as people
adjust to the new market both buyers and sellers will gain confidence and
settle into the reality of the moment.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">We look forward to more work trips
in the field, as with three agents scheduling these trips out of office is
getting easier. Our goal is always to provide excellent service to all our
clients, both buyers and sellers.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrupjoFjBYy31MEKhezO0tPCP9r7oTQmfoMHUREGcOAtTy1Sf_6b0F9Mm5APBrab9MxvpN8KUiaCbfoRE9UELkG6ehf4RET8jcWiSw1p0o16hmCqsM5JBR9cPfPhQCx15irMDsaQbSF8OKFs_dCNA7jhHkRx0TzrAh2pI7tobpd7V3g_6EA2KCXsBG/s4032/IMG_4301.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrupjoFjBYy31MEKhezO0tPCP9r7oTQmfoMHUREGcOAtTy1Sf_6b0F9Mm5APBrab9MxvpN8KUiaCbfoRE9UELkG6ehf4RET8jcWiSw1p0o16hmCqsM5JBR9cPfPhQCx15irMDsaQbSF8OKFs_dCNA7jhHkRx0TzrAh2pI7tobpd7V3g_6EA2KCXsBG/s320/IMG_4301.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">Finally, we wish you all a
stellar 2023, however that might look for you. If buying or selling real estate
is part of your plans for the year we are here to talk anytime.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij1wyiJJEeyHzB5SgGKpkUGV7nr7t8U3CV0tQrnTsRfq6cR3scVqSbKID3s1U7saxmXU_UBKKlGY8t8mJK60BlaPskM_ouD-3DHyN3WYGBKh54v-HkkGiempYTpfuaobArSev8fYi0_sijZxyuk1_a-04D35qxpwRuQroLumae8HZNCppR4WxZnAAY/s5760/adnan-mistry-5udxF32hORQ-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="5760" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij1wyiJJEeyHzB5SgGKpkUGV7nr7t8U3CV0tQrnTsRfq6cR3scVqSbKID3s1U7saxmXU_UBKKlGY8t8mJK60BlaPskM_ouD-3DHyN3WYGBKh54v-HkkGiempYTpfuaobArSev8fYi0_sijZxyuk1_a-04D35qxpwRuQroLumae8HZNCppR4WxZnAAY/s320/adnan-mistry-5udxF32hORQ-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><i><b>It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Live It!</b></i></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012395655108308644.post-52007135197910497502022-12-15T10:10:00.001-08:002022-12-15T10:10:14.244-08:006 Quick Touch-up Ideas Before Listing<p> If you’re thinking of
selling, you’re probably planning to do a few minor improvements to make your
property more appealing to buyers. That’s a smart idea. </p><p>The ideas below work as well for a recreational property as they do for residential properties, as giving any living space a more clean, spacious and updated look enhances that first impression. In addition, a good clean-up and clear-out of the property prior to listing is also recommended!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 5.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 3.0pt;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;">So, what are the best
small improvements to make? Here are a few ideas:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;">Cabinet
hardware</span></i><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;">.
Upgrading the hardware on kitchen and bathroom cupboard doors and drawers can
have a surprising impact on the look of those rooms. The best part is, this
improvement is about as DIY-friendly as it gets!<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOC12uzJgyMHwtgeF54uK-LRhUnABRnTswFikG2IopSPlFFghdrv8s5VJlRSu4S2krXVsN4V34iMpBH1jLB9L59OZ2W7kBLhSXelbndiwi57FduEj6Jpq5QICJIVMiAFD6xiEM2gf0NjZtA_zRMCw2gb38HJJNoGICEWq3i_AKSWKK-ODTMpdalgpY/s5852/tina-witherspoon-mmaxP0XRIik-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5852" data-original-width="3832" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOC12uzJgyMHwtgeF54uK-LRhUnABRnTswFikG2IopSPlFFghdrv8s5VJlRSu4S2krXVsN4V34iMpBH1jLB9L59OZ2W7kBLhSXelbndiwi57FduEj6Jpq5QICJIVMiAFD6xiEM2gf0NjZtA_zRMCw2gb38HJJNoGICEWq3i_AKSWKK-ODTMpdalgpY/w210-h320/tina-witherspoon-mmaxP0XRIik-unsplash.jpg" width="210" /></a></div><p></p>
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plates.</span></i><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"> If
you have older light and electrical switches, replacing the cover plates with
something more stylish can make a difference. It’s probably the simplest way to
give a room a more modern look.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 22.3pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 3.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;">Countertops</span></i><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;">. Replacing kitchen or bathroom countertops
isn’t cheap. However, it’s substantially less expensive than a full-on kitchen
or bathroom renovation. And, new countertops make those rooms <i>look</i>
refreshed. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;">Kitchen
sink and faucet</span></i><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;">. If
your current sink is old and stained, replacing it is a fairly simple
improvement that will have a big impact. Also consider updating the faucet to
further enhance the look of the space. There are hundreds of styles available. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 22.3pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 3.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1aEmYYtF6y6jqjfKTyIQ8WK6IwvjOxjkspMRdKgWS7a3gxJTnF0x_WzjLBFZcJRuvGrcJ8t-BRGxFqr1a4_cKR3d--CWqBiqd-1SkIoDqKYfMV3gKenJxhE9uGBwNlhLKDAsOO-Qj07e23qa7Qtjpz6L2aHcRjiROxbGiQiMkPJmVgSAOVA7oXy2P/s5769/callum-hill-CmW1uWURB18-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5769" data-original-width="4402" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1aEmYYtF6y6jqjfKTyIQ8WK6IwvjOxjkspMRdKgWS7a3gxJTnF0x_WzjLBFZcJRuvGrcJ8t-BRGxFqr1a4_cKR3d--CWqBiqd-1SkIoDqKYfMV3gKenJxhE9uGBwNlhLKDAsOO-Qj07e23qa7Qtjpz6L2aHcRjiROxbGiQiMkPJmVgSAOVA7oXy2P/s320/callum-hill-CmW1uWURB18-unsplash.jpg" width="244" /></a></div><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
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the easiest and most affordable to replace. New carpets also create a clean and
upgraded look. If you have old carpeting on the main floor or stairs, consider
replacing it when selling.<o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-left: 22.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 3.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><i><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;">Lights
and fixtures</span></i><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;">. If
you have old light fixtures in your home, especially in key areas such as the
foyer and kitchen, your lighting may be dim. New fixtures will not only make
those spaces more modern-looking and appealing, but the lighting will probably
also be better too. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 3.0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_4wpWuGoJDDPZIWH6j_5GiJS6-uewZxgrWf2dforxIcasWFBsBODLsJe6d2Ew3C4awtqjHqVEbXosuUwom_FjDKDt2mhKMqjcBvYG-mC3vjXCT3fMqok3gsBFCgWX0KGglko2TQ0emkKxd3vw3WZorENJNSqqRCTHDgFnjpDY8_fERR3GrK7GEnfk/s2801/etienne-girardet-NGb91VwnOWY-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2101" data-original-width="2801" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_4wpWuGoJDDPZIWH6j_5GiJS6-uewZxgrWf2dforxIcasWFBsBODLsJe6d2Ew3C4awtqjHqVEbXosuUwom_FjDKDt2mhKMqjcBvYG-mC3vjXCT3fMqok3gsBFCgWX0KGglko2TQ0emkKxd3vw3WZorENJNSqqRCTHDgFnjpDY8_fERR3GrK7GEnfk/s320/etienne-girardet-NGb91VwnOWY-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>A little freshening up of your rooms can make all the difference to a prospective buyer walking into the space for the first time.<p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0in 8pt; text-align: center;"><b><i>It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Live It!<br /><br /><br /></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 3.0pt;">
<o:p></o:p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012395655108308644.post-61405422658349537452022-12-01T11:57:00.000-08:002022-12-01T11:57:02.693-08:00Wells as Domestic Water Source<p>Wells bring up the real pioneer vibe for so many people. That's because wells have always been a good, practical way to get fresh water to a home or property. Many recreational developments will put in wells of some sort, often shared between two or more properties. Older properties, especially on the islands or further outside of residential centres, will often have a well as their main water source. (Newer properties are as likely to have rain water collection or spring water collection into a cistern system.) </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zp9dNsOxX6Q/XmFwIsWpoMI/AAAAAAAADJY/Y1U7s9yCr8IA3sjEKYNfU5rRMxRObaa-QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/DSC_0090%2BLotA%2BWater%2BSystem.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1064" data-original-width="1600" height="212" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zp9dNsOxX6Q/XmFwIsWpoMI/AAAAAAAADJY/Y1U7s9yCr8IA3sjEKYNfU5rRMxRObaa-QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/DSC_0090%2BLotA%2BWater%2BSystem.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />Wells generally come in two forms - dug wells and drilled wells. A dug well does not mean necessarily dug by hand, a bucket auger may be used for deeper wells. You will often hear these types of wells referred to as shallow or deep dug wells, meaning the general depth of the well. Drilled wells are just as they sound, drilled by a machine to reach water.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CKmggI1leqg/XmFzcUOtRBI/AAAAAAAADJs/7TYJGM2wwVAaPgsabKIUciWHMy2gW1RBwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_0150.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CKmggI1leqg/XmFzcUOtRBI/AAAAAAAADJs/7TYJGM2wwVAaPgsabKIUciWHMy2gW1RBwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0150.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />The level of the underground water aquifer, the type of ground material, and the cost of the project all help determine what type of well will be installed. In BC a well should be installed by a qualified well pump installer, and there are specific rules that should be followed during installation. These rules are set out in the <a href="http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/11_299_2004" target="_blank">Ground Water Protection Regulations</a> of BC.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sKCtwenQOms/XmF0XHPLQ5I/AAAAAAAADJ0/hSPdQbv4ju8cMqdywcFjwNWk7-tfKWcqQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/DSC_0045.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1064" data-original-width="1600" height="212" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sKCtwenQOms/XmF0XHPLQ5I/AAAAAAAADJ0/hSPdQbv4ju8cMqdywcFjwNWk7-tfKWcqQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/DSC_0045.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />Well documentation is something that is very useful to have when it comes to selling a property - well logs, installation, etc - so keeping good records if your property has a well will definitely be of benefit. If it is a property we are listing we will research any suspected well for location, well id tags, well logs, etc.</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Live It!</b></i></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012395655108308644.post-78752404851766121312022-11-17T12:16:00.003-08:002022-11-17T12:16:17.878-08:00BCO Coastal Gem: Port Neville<p><span style="text-align: justify;">Central to all outdoors activities and wildlife, Port Neville is a picturesque 8-mile long mainland inlet that provides relatively well-protected areas for outdoor activities, including excellent salmon and halibut fishing, crabbing and prawning. Port Neville is situated in Johnstone Strait on a portion of the mainland of</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><st1:state style="text-align: justify;" w:st="on">British Columbia</st1:state><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="text-align: justify;">that extends towards and is the closest geographically to</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><st1:place style="text-align: justify;" w:st="on">Vancouver Island</st1:place><span style="text-align: justify;">. </span></p><p style="text-align: right;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GomYMH8c0TY/UytHEJediVI/AAAAAAAAAtA/UVPW9cJelpI/s1600/PA080037.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GomYMH8c0TY/UytHEJediVI/AAAAAAAAAtA/UVPW9cJelpI/s1600/PA080037.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXouwtVVTnQK9QWqIkjGH2H1Gku_R6lI5PXcP7CJ5-wVGODFA_TXJUXAgH85i10AP1UZvV89DVZJFVsDxVSj2dL3RT73u_lueXVtGk2ElgenCujMdISokYQD3gtKHs50sdYzR57mqQMTVA_sMAgaqSiLdBbHYG8fIjv9ZeZj6IoJCEXj9rz2KSWbwv/s3072/PN_214_215_aerial%2022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXouwtVVTnQK9QWqIkjGH2H1Gku_R6lI5PXcP7CJ5-wVGODFA_TXJUXAgH85i10AP1UZvV89DVZJFVsDxVSj2dL3RT73u_lueXVtGk2ElgenCujMdISokYQD3gtKHs50sdYzR57mqQMTVA_sMAgaqSiLdBbHYG8fIjv9ZeZj6IoJCEXj9rz2KSWbwv/s320/PN_214_215_aerial%2022.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Port Neville was once the site of a busy service community and until approx 2010 still had a post office. Like many of the waterways in this region it is also of significance to First Nations. Mariners appreciate the location during stormy weather as it provides a calm spot to hide.</span></div><p></p><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4xytPVPGLkmUOL3nElc-Q0HMB6BD2F3H5kaFlA6Bv5QF5M_9oLYDOseE1ZhoRH5DSbsmX5ANC4Vpkl9QRQpTNpeloyi9657lM-sMzgao729qbVKi_Kewl8__CNhyNN1WvaHq58L9E3h3UTNnvlBbgoKZ2sIpNvgE9jbXwDnH6WexLqR-oTum_b0Ug/s4512/DSC_0541.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4512" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4xytPVPGLkmUOL3nElc-Q0HMB6BD2F3H5kaFlA6Bv5QF5M_9oLYDOseE1ZhoRH5DSbsmX5ANC4Vpkl9QRQpTNpeloyi9657lM-sMzgao729qbVKi_Kewl8__CNhyNN1WvaHq58L9E3h3UTNnvlBbgoKZ2sIpNvgE9jbXwDnH6WexLqR-oTum_b0Ug/s320/DSC_0541.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbYCec3lR9nDaI0CAknkXqKVEZ_IkhXgXPqOjs56ngD38S5wnRj9V4qgCPc-bbGnxZC8PeT29Q_5QbE6wTD2VMrasC944Xk2YM4A3EkWRPyKrT_66s4ynMmrY2wEPZQuhFnlg_Ib0PvEivNgtkYuWokHvERmY7pPvhPK3J9ztcLkh-I9gRfQH14qVt/s4512/DSC_0021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4512" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbYCec3lR9nDaI0CAknkXqKVEZ_IkhXgXPqOjs56ngD38S5wnRj9V4qgCPc-bbGnxZC8PeT29Q_5QbE6wTD2VMrasC944Xk2YM4A3EkWRPyKrT_66s4ynMmrY2wEPZQuhFnlg_Ib0PvEivNgtkYuWokHvERmY7pPvhPK3J9ztcLkh-I9gRfQH14qVt/s320/DSC_0021.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" lang="EN-US"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: right;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: right;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">The inlet and the waters of</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><st1:place style="text-align: justify;" w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Johnstone</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Strait</st1:placetype></st1:place><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="text-align: justify;">are known for their abundance of wildlife. There is a tremendous variety of mainland wildlife such as deer, cougars and bears including resident Grizzly bears who can be viewed seasonally at the head of the inlet as they feed on returning salmon. Marine wildlife includes sea lions, seals, dolphins and orca whales.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes; text-align: justify;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gxlOE2eTKsM/UytHFL2qblI/AAAAAAAAAtI/O3enoFg5ZWI/s1600/PA080047.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gxlOE2eTKsM/UytHFL2qblI/AAAAAAAAAtI/O3enoFg5ZWI/s1600/PA080047.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span> </div></div></span></span></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" lang="EN-US"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><o:p></o:p></span>Access to Vancouver Island is approximately 20 minutes away by boat - 9 miles southeast and across Johnstone Strait to Kelsey Bay, just north of Sayward. The Port Harvey Marine Resort, situated to the north of Port Neville between East and West Cracroft Islands, offers a general store, moorage and a licensed restaurant.<o:p></o:p></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Laeq-3AI4GY/UytHZGG7uYI/AAAAAAAAAtY/lv-pFJMvdg4/s1600/print_vancouver_is_port_neville800.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Laeq-3AI4GY/UytHZGG7uYI/AAAAAAAAAtY/lv-pFJMvdg4/s1600/print_vancouver_is_port_neville800.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><strong>It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Live It!</strong></em></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012395655108308644.post-23348841976837135812022-11-03T13:13:00.003-07:002022-11-03T13:13:31.879-07:00The Murkiness of Moorage in BC<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"> Over the years we have watched the rules around moorage in BC change drastically. From the documents and permissions required to the rules around building a dock, things rarely stay constant.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Moorage in BC is overseen by the </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #313132;"><span style="font-family: times;">Ministry of Forest, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development. Their rules for private moorage for residential use are <a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/crown-land-water/crown-land/crown-land-uses/residential-uses/private-moorage" target="_blank">posted on their website</a>. The gist of the rules as they stand now are that the Ministry allows for <a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/crown-land-water/crown-land/crown-land-uses/residential-uses/private-moorage#General%20permission" target="_blank">General Permission</a> within certain guidelines. If your proposed dock and property fit within those guidelines, then you can follow the rules for General Permission and do not need to make an actual application to the Crown. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #313132;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmlUVWJ4gcYxXw4vXrhyPhryDB56coMlWJ1G3HKHqdgs1pgy9n9n9xdPukHOpCr9u0smzhu5IvusGlmJfXS7k0hxwES9a_L8r9IMJBt_WJLZJhXkTvBBsaA5fwFhcjS18xTzey3jpGv67z5dX9GCZs0hSdWBfGkX5NtgESAibMDQVs-Vqkt88PgDUb/s4512/DSC_0262.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4512" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmlUVWJ4gcYxXw4vXrhyPhryDB56coMlWJ1G3HKHqdgs1pgy9n9n9xdPukHOpCr9u0smzhu5IvusGlmJfXS7k0hxwES9a_L8r9IMJBt_WJLZJhXkTvBBsaA5fwFhcjS18xTzey3jpGv67z5dX9GCZs0hSdWBfGkX5NtgESAibMDQVs-Vqkt88PgDUb/s320/DSC_0262.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #313132;"><span style="font-family: times;">If for any reason the General Permission guidelines do not fit, then you will need to apply to the Crown for what may be either Specific Permission or possibly a lease. Specific Permissions do not have a required renewal date, while leases/licenses of occupation do.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #313132;"><span style="font-family: times;">General Permission is only for docks which will be in front of the dock owner's personal property, with no other property in between. In other words, the dock owner must also be the upland owner. We have seen this cause issues in places where the Crown has retained a strip of land in front of properties in remote locations, originally intended to be a common walkway or access when the land was first surveyed but then never developed or used as such.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #313132;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifVr2mWlqOmSEHh8qsYdm744dbfiGmBHuaUb9rVJP7tiRSzHy8kwJkYdfT2vulCSIgoeo5zb62Y23gTrRsQ7fCxzRtHGj7Wa-WMRVJ6jqvgE4b0sNeEN6_nHbGTx_0HO8pagNclY4X50vQvcD81E9Nj1aoed2GxC5HSoaKhrhXqQrz6j-7IepLPO9L/s4512/DSC_0003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4512" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifVr2mWlqOmSEHh8qsYdm744dbfiGmBHuaUb9rVJP7tiRSzHy8kwJkYdfT2vulCSIgoeo5zb62Y23gTrRsQ7fCxzRtHGj7Wa-WMRVJ6jqvgE4b0sNeEN6_nHbGTx_0HO8pagNclY4X50vQvcD81E9Nj1aoed2GxC5HSoaKhrhXqQrz6j-7IepLPO9L/s320/DSC_0003.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="color: #313132;">When it comes to requesting a transfer of an existing license of occupation or Specific Permission for moorage, patience is required. The Ministry can take years to complete this process and there are no guarantees when dealing with a third party. </span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #313132;"><span style="font-family: times;">We would not be surprised if just as we all became comfortable and familiar with the current moorage rules they change again - seems to be the way. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #313132;"><span style="font-family: times;"><b><i>It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Live It!</i></b></span></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012395655108308644.post-48019415459329725062022-10-20T11:54:00.001-07:002022-10-20T11:54:24.043-07:005 Steps to Prepare Your Recreational Property for the Off-Season<p> <span style="text-align: justify;">Fall has begun and with it comes the promise of rain and wind and storms on the west coast. Just like you should clean your gutters, unhook your hoses and put away the patio furniture at your home, you should take some time to prepare your recreational and remote properties for the fall and winter seasons.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1. Water</span></b><span style="text-align: left;"> - if you are not going to be using your property over the winter your water supply should be properly shut down. Turn off at the source, drain the hot water tank, and leave both indoor and outdoor taps open. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ2pqUV5yg66m4U34jau7aK3aPBCa8m58ruhwQTbqO2fS3I_svNVMACoRRnP1YlXfGQ0yYhbbijRxgXtFmRHaOR13-xeK3Ycuky9LHwa86YxmewoREY_sROqdLApPMvaqaaQkK1y0l2uoT1U5OLYOcv2j_iLAuuE7GhHn1azVCUqTYOWmIjD5a0NMT/s8192/engin-akyurt-4RBtKdh8gmY-unsplash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5464" data-original-width="8192" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ2pqUV5yg66m4U34jau7aK3aPBCa8m58ruhwQTbqO2fS3I_svNVMACoRRnP1YlXfGQ0yYhbbijRxgXtFmRHaOR13-xeK3Ycuky9LHwa86YxmewoREY_sROqdLApPMvaqaaQkK1y0l2uoT1U5OLYOcv2j_iLAuuE7GhHn1azVCUqTYOWmIjD5a0NMT/s320/engin-akyurt-4RBtKdh8gmY-unsplash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">2. Exterior tidy up</span></b> - make sure all the loose items from summer, such as chairs, tables, planters, tools, etc are put away in a secure place. Winter weather can wreck these items, and winter storms can send them flying. If you have to leave canoes/kayaks or boats outside, make sure they are turned upside down so they can’t fill with water and that they are secured to something so they can’t blow about.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfluKy_Km-Jtn7RymTrK6TbaXwreAoPyG2ngfTxmwNIYIw2bPbTNiw0y1sHl4oeua5icnlbqVtg2ujfmsxZDbvka0MiDyG46lK9rLplG-jc_s10iHFbEls7zEk0dPU5rjF01LlpRGh9avuPAszOEKKJAaCweIh8hrHJkOPN8WSeDI7CVYWx7TN-XWx/s1466/IMG_3722.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1129" data-original-width="1466" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfluKy_Km-Jtn7RymTrK6TbaXwreAoPyG2ngfTxmwNIYIw2bPbTNiw0y1sHl4oeua5icnlbqVtg2ujfmsxZDbvka0MiDyG46lK9rLplG-jc_s10iHFbEls7zEk0dPU5rjF01LlpRGh9avuPAszOEKKJAaCweIh8hrHJkOPN8WSeDI7CVYWx7TN-XWx/s320/IMG_3722.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">3. Interior</span></b> – Clean out the fridge, and make sure that food stuffs are either well packaged, stored somewhere else or thrown out. Mice love a winter meal! Putting linens, towels, dishcloths, etc somewhere extra dry will help keep mould from growing on damp fabrics. Consider a moisture absorber container (no damp, damp rid, dri-z-air), especially on the coast or near water.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>4. Lock up </b></span>- make sure the property is closed up properly. Windows and doors should be latched so wind doesn't blow them open and so that critters can't get in. As an added security measure, and especially in wooded areas where debris and branches may come down, consider boarding up the windows.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHoy3OS-6pB6pefo2d1vAbZBDT3W6iK6W9jA_LyvL-wIVgOlAww-bB2HIgVSJb1g5v7U0e2ZN3vR81aAtoNE1adD12XCj6p7dYnovvdR_Dl_068UUeeiv73d4t64S4IjapZGVCzfdBozAbaz3N2xvo1Fso-SaBo7b3ZXPhv7WKJTyMIysJ4b2Hdr8j/s2400/131-BCOceanfront-Centre%20Island,%20Esperanza%20Inlet,%20Nootka,%20British%20Columbia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="2400" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHoy3OS-6pB6pefo2d1vAbZBDT3W6iK6W9jA_LyvL-wIVgOlAww-bB2HIgVSJb1g5v7U0e2ZN3vR81aAtoNE1adD12XCj6p7dYnovvdR_Dl_068UUeeiv73d4t64S4IjapZGVCzfdBozAbaz3N2xvo1Fso-SaBo7b3ZXPhv7WKJTyMIysJ4b2Hdr8j/s320/131-BCOceanfront-Centre%20Island,%20Esperanza%20Inlet,%20Nootka,%20British%20Columbia.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">5. Trees, shrubs, etc</span></b> - now is a good time to prune any dead branches or long/heavy branches that are getting too close to buildings or look like they will block a driveway. These can come down during winter storms and do a lot of damage with no one around to clean up. Better to deal with it now.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Plus a bonus for those properties with docks:</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">6. Docks</span></b> - make sure the surface is "gripped" or cleaned so that if someone needs to use the docks they won't slip on the slick surface from all the winter moisture. This will also deter mould build-up over the winter.</p><p>A small amount of time spent shutting down, cleaning up and locking up will save time and possibly money come spring. Time to get it done before the rain and colder weather come!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Live It!</i></b></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012395655108308644.post-19183516178336570722022-10-06T12:52:00.004-07:002022-10-06T12:52:31.593-07:00How Remote is Your Remote?<p>Here in the BCO office we are always cautious when someone tells us they want a remote property. That's because over the years, wehave learned that one person's remote just might be another person's crowded community. </p><p>When you picture a remote property, what do you visualize? What do you really want? Here are some questions that can help start defining what that might look like for you.</p><br /><b><span style="font-size: medium;">1. Do you want/need road access?</span></b><br />For some people remote means no one can drive to the property (generally getting there by boat instead, although some may even be hike in) while for other people having road access may be important, even if it's hours away from civilization and a dirt or gravel road.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6pAzWDnyJXiSBrTnUqhFsY0m5bL6csg8JSgUmypeTt-d2PRvBoo-qEDBI6iekZ06YWK2hi2KGU-Emj-Av7_LeVv7ZxqtfuQ-3soLfqDtMA45bjZdJBN-WtOoZbkXqU8DKt4dIYQUmcN7GjP5WJyb_cb1WscMFvsLLxjN59y6txLpdb9fwilG9Q5CH/s4512/DSC_0035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4512" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6pAzWDnyJXiSBrTnUqhFsY0m5bL6csg8JSgUmypeTt-d2PRvBoo-qEDBI6iekZ06YWK2hi2KGU-Emj-Av7_LeVv7ZxqtfuQ-3soLfqDtMA45bjZdJBN-WtOoZbkXqU8DKt4dIYQUmcN7GjP5WJyb_cb1WscMFvsLLxjN59y6txLpdb9fwilG9Q5CH/s320/DSC_0035.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">2. Do you want/need any services?</span></b><br />Does your version of remote mean absolutely no services and either creating off-grid systems or just doing rain water collection, fire and an outhouse? Or do you still want access to power or cell service or telephone/internet service?</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLcQCziicGrZY4-i-xM6RBcN5972jZR6a9ew9clV-Ejk4lqKnNvYdk_k1Vr2_Tujs4TOqcBHbTrZznF2nv7rQsVGGV24GjrMS3wzuKKR7rNJWcpoPn7In3ozUGFPOl2Aj31pcxXUIxLLYM7YqXxW4msY_vHWJeI-MB9tz9_oZpuvktseSissnLirP_/s4404/DSC_0123.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4404" data-original-width="2902" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLcQCziicGrZY4-i-xM6RBcN5972jZR6a9ew9clV-Ejk4lqKnNvYdk_k1Vr2_Tujs4TOqcBHbTrZznF2nv7rQsVGGV24GjrMS3wzuKKR7rNJWcpoPn7In3ozUGFPOl2Aj31pcxXUIxLLYM7YqXxW4msY_vHWJeI-MB9tz9_oZpuvktseSissnLirP_/s320/DSC_0123.JPG" width="211" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">3. How close do you want other people?</span></b><br />Remote for you might mean no one within sight or sound of your property or even within a day's walk. For someone else it might mean being part of a small community of properties.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTKPe0lqIdqmVFXb7nixRxcJxUS3WKRkKXTCB4tXtkF4-CySN1lzR1zoEFiUh9fQK-ytK2Q-qg6AiaRG0__neGaj1ouMjeNM1HWe_M111E2GGXn0Xjh5b5Y2EX-TaDqDHpsK161YihCiUVu59UHrtK4mZYlrbbDpO5hOhk_5l4vtCrPf4sitaAPSfT/s4512/DSC_0979.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4512" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTKPe0lqIdqmVFXb7nixRxcJxUS3WKRkKXTCB4tXtkF4-CySN1lzR1zoEFiUh9fQK-ytK2Q-qg6AiaRG0__neGaj1ouMjeNM1HWe_M111E2GGXn0Xjh5b5Y2EX-TaDqDHpsK161YihCiUVu59UHrtK4mZYlrbbDpO5hOhk_5l4vtCrPf4sitaAPSfT/s320/DSC_0979.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">4. How close do you want to be to a service centre or amenities?</span></b><br />While someone may want to live off-grid, they may not want to be more than a couple hours from a service centre or at least access to basic amenities such as food shopping or fuel. Someone else may not care about access to amenities, being willing to travel over a distance to get to any sort of services.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJUb0lr-9itHkHVVwUkyWxCP7JDdFIPnt857XMVoXr7T8WphDCUe2R_qi_FvN1jGwTOt4l993Q7lBYp10-PpiiQaRZ6bK9GaNbrHDhJpffo1_O7e0g_n2zUS05aUl-NEVzxR8K6ZcugYTG-eVTvEova2hI0AmNcfkdzkkT1T1ZG6jCPU8kKOECmIH3/s3762/83-BCOceanfront-Zeballos,%20British%20Columbia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2432" data-original-width="3762" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJUb0lr-9itHkHVVwUkyWxCP7JDdFIPnt857XMVoXr7T8WphDCUe2R_qi_FvN1jGwTOt4l993Q7lBYp10-PpiiQaRZ6bK9GaNbrHDhJpffo1_O7e0g_n2zUS05aUl-NEVzxR8K6ZcugYTG-eVTvEova2hI0AmNcfkdzkkT1T1ZG6jCPU8kKOECmIH3/s320/83-BCOceanfront-Zeballos,%20British%20Columbia.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Whatever your remote may be, the BC Oceanfront Real Estate Team can likely find the right property for you!</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Live It!</i></b></div><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012395655108308644.post-54000676613944011832022-09-15T13:16:00.004-07:002022-09-15T13:16:31.946-07:00BCO Property Visits<p> The end of summer has seen the team very busy out of the office, visiting a number of remote properties. Unlike going to a residential property that can be driven to, visiting these types of properties involves a great deal of planning and a very long day of travel (sometimes even two days).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQpYec_BocD8JFlkPtpl-GLx65jGrz5TnTmEzuMHHl8dc5HJPInLnKeJIXviayGNqg4WzAH8UwrFBml58aMewtHzEFBNcfDvHWa-sufZPrpQbxu4WqK5aHjnxExDGHI26rMLhCLKAB6ZCuWefxRuQiXK5ebbbucG40jubHGhcFr_lxmeD83aH8b8AI/s3872/DSC_0870.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="3872" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQpYec_BocD8JFlkPtpl-GLx65jGrz5TnTmEzuMHHl8dc5HJPInLnKeJIXviayGNqg4WzAH8UwrFBml58aMewtHzEFBNcfDvHWa-sufZPrpQbxu4WqK5aHjnxExDGHI26rMLhCLKAB6ZCuWefxRuQiXK5ebbbucG40jubHGhcFr_lxmeD83aH8b8AI/s320/DSC_0870.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Early morning boat trip out of Zeballos to Centre Island </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">meant an overnight in Zeballos for Greg.</div><p>One of the first considerations is what is the best way to get there? Many times that is by boat, either by water taxi or with one of the team boats. The decision to take a team boat includes where the launch will be from and whether it makes sense to trailer a boat to that location or is it more expedient to arrange for a water taxi pickup? When boat is not practical or going to be very time-consuming, then we might look at a float plane. This can sometimes be an economical option and definitely can save on travel time.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2p8Calshnc-Qy1HfwjCsVdAr3lLSJ8AyW_8afSvD10WIFMeupgE3wSmfqzh8Semx6NM4LPmfeKBBwIJ04queQSmbhbptf4EbbUbCBDvESk0amVq2CWuXxb5jFglL3qdUU1Ih8yHbEJjsKzq50sYjCJxD6qi-EaCz7d1b_fYl0mquilCM9CZCNQWTx/s4032/IMG_2430.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2p8Calshnc-Qy1HfwjCsVdAr3lLSJ8AyW_8afSvD10WIFMeupgE3wSmfqzh8Semx6NM4LPmfeKBBwIJ04queQSmbhbptf4EbbUbCBDvESk0amVq2CWuXxb5jFglL3qdUU1Ih8yHbEJjsKzq50sYjCJxD6qi-EaCz7d1b_fYl0mquilCM9CZCNQWTx/s320/IMG_2430.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Float plane drop off at Hot Springs Oceanside.</div><p>Recently Shelley and Greg visited our new listing at Hot Springs Oceanside to get photos and put a sign up. This was done with the services of a float plane company out of Tofino (Atleo Air). Even if a property is undeveloped it can still be quite a visit, as we try to get lots of good photos, to ascertain the lay of the land, follow any trails, etc and also find the right spot to get a sign or two up (depends on the size and dimensions of the property).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9mwi-vENyCjTUajhVD_Mc8ofqrTjHPKJHt-9UBJa-nxbHURTaM3rofZJBTvouQj4QPybTsrKhHUkgj8N8luemoJK1dBew6WxcPOSSthLjAxLRIFmsjfkV5TsQlosy2xes5Ut9XvEoTkw1_FnjchBfxo5oBlgyrE4vgpBoQn8zv-vPKw2c_XtvmEqk/s4032/IMG_2458.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9mwi-vENyCjTUajhVD_Mc8ofqrTjHPKJHt-9UBJa-nxbHURTaM3rofZJBTvouQj4QPybTsrKhHUkgj8N8luemoJK1dBew6WxcPOSSthLjAxLRIFmsjfkV5TsQlosy2xes5Ut9XvEoTkw1_FnjchBfxo5oBlgyrE4vgpBoQn8zv-vPKw2c_XtvmEqk/s320/IMG_2458.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Walking the property at Hot Springs Oceanside.</div><p>Before heading to the property a lot of work needs to be done. While we can pinpoint a property on a map, being able to identify it either from the air or water is another matter! So lots of satellite images and google map closeups of the shoreline, etc are prepared to assist with finding the property. If it has improvements on it, or a dock, that makes it easier. Making sure there are signs, nails/screws and tools for putting up a sign, paperwork and data sheets so all the needed information is collected and the general gear required for a remote outing is all done the day before.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5JMYdpMCwGQ0AcBXP_w_HXVV6l-Y1nihQMHI-80haXUzLJa82DNfeq2e5WPEgbcJ_VhSjY262TfQnsiJOlaPhmE4loVnpf4EU-Yb9CJII-xrif8DgW9y9wjDyJkDP11CBtWnEidw1iLoa7Vt6cLUEre2IpQgjDWMPytb2udguqlVQwLFMOqFwB8dL/s2281/Satellite%20cadastre_crop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2191" data-original-width="2281" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5JMYdpMCwGQ0AcBXP_w_HXVV6l-Y1nihQMHI-80haXUzLJa82DNfeq2e5WPEgbcJ_VhSjY262TfQnsiJOlaPhmE4loVnpf4EU-Yb9CJII-xrif8DgW9y9wjDyJkDP11CBtWnEidw1iLoa7Vt6cLUEre2IpQgjDWMPytb2udguqlVQwLFMOqFwB8dL/s320/Satellite%20cadastre_crop.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Satellite cadastre map for Hot Springs Oceanside listing.</div><p>These are full day excursions, starting with a drive to the launch point (or float plane dock). Then the ride to the property. Once on the property, there is a lot of work to be done. And while doing it, don't forget to be taking lots of photos! The team feels a lot of pressure on these trips to get as much done as possible, as a return trip isn't something that can be done quickly or off the cuff.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6X4ryCDr5gTEFZXTIO9HiK8vWJWw_FludQ__fzjoQz-n_t99pg2JvaG9HC25cCWUNOelsVStz91xxslq4cT6-aljjWqVwcXn25rPOt-3Cfre4vfMLmjru-sEbZK_xsUqoAmP3sndUdTl6i7C0wrjtrPtahZRI6wtVmDO1_xKbEW0Ij69G0A0tAEB5/s2048/IMG_5330.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6X4ryCDr5gTEFZXTIO9HiK8vWJWw_FludQ__fzjoQz-n_t99pg2JvaG9HC25cCWUNOelsVStz91xxslq4cT6-aljjWqVwcXn25rPOt-3Cfre4vfMLmjru-sEbZK_xsUqoAmP3sndUdTl6i7C0wrjtrPtahZRI6wtVmDO1_xKbEW0Ij69G0A0tAEB5/s320/IMG_5330.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Nootka Sound fieldtrip.</div><p>We call these types of property visits BCO field trips, and while they are a lot of work they are also a major highlight of the work we do. Every trip is an adventure!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Live It!</i></b></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012395655108308644.post-52160377357362812332022-09-01T12:28:00.000-07:002022-09-01T12:28:53.039-07:00Coastal Marine Parks of BC<p> The coastline of BC has over 40 designated marine parks (ocean parks that is, there are many more lake and river marine parks in addition to this). These are parks that include both water and land areas but are generally accessible by float plane or boat only (with some exceptions). Many of them allow wilderness camping but only a few offer even basic services (an outhouse, water, cleared campsites). </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9M18F9gqqX8/Xz6_aqXPMjI/AAAAAAAADac/ZUYlggXCcMoFHSNOgdPAXf7Xd01cOQzRwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/raft%2Bcove1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9M18F9gqqX8/Xz6_aqXPMjI/AAAAAAAADac/ZUYlggXCcMoFHSNOgdPAXf7Xd01cOQzRwCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h240/raft%2Bcove1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Raft Cove Marine Park, northwest Vancouver Island</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>These marine parks run along the entire coast of BC and among the numerous islands that dot the coast. They are an attraction for boaters, kayakers, hikers and many others. The largest marine park on the coast is the <a href="http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/broughton/" target="_blank">Broughton Archipelago Marine Park</a>, off the NE coast of Vancouver Island, which consists of dozens of small islands and the waters around them. This park is very popular with kayakers and for whale watching.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Marine parks often provide a welcome refuge for people traveling along the coast, and are common meet-up spots for boaters. <a href="http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/desolation/" target="_blank">Desolation Sound Marine Park</a>, along the central mainland coast, is very popular with boaters due to its protected waters, easy access to the Discovery Islands and beautiful beaches.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-et3Q_lKGles/Utgae9ljRjI/AAAAAAAAAmg/NmLzDJGkQLw/s1600/DSC_0333.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-et3Q_lKGles/Utgae9ljRjI/AAAAAAAAAmg/NmLzDJGkQLw/s1600/DSC_0333.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">private properties within Desolation Sound Marine Park</span></div><div align="center"></div>Some of the remote and recreational properties we have listed through the BC Oceanfront office either border or are very near to marine parks. A select few are even lucky enough to be private property within a marine park - very rare.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OnFaSypDPXM/UtgZ1y6R2TI/AAAAAAAAAmY/C6Eto2wFHXQ/s1600/DSC_0030.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OnFaSypDPXM/UtgZ1y6R2TI/AAAAAAAAAmY/C6Eto2wFHXQ/s1600/DSC_0030.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">flying over Surge Narrows Marine Park</span></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Live It!</em></strong></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012395655108308644.post-48051294964370777392022-08-18T12:11:00.004-07:002022-08-18T12:11:46.908-07:00Real Estate and Service Providers<p>Working in residential real estate you get to know the local building inspectors, city hall staff, mortgage brokers and insurance brokers through helping your clients with purchasing and selling properties. These are the service provides and relationships most experienced agents will nurture over the years, and BC Oceanfront is no exception.</p><p>Working in niche real estate such as remote, recreational and resort property sales however, there are other service providers that we also get to know.</p><p>1. Water taxis. When trailering a boat just doesn't fit in the schedule, or there are other properties to be viewed on the way, or the boat is on the other side of the island, sometimes taking a water taxi is a better way to get to a property. And certainly for other agents and for prospective buyers, water taxis are sometimes the best option. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPaZSQkjvsgezGpgbAzhPqQqBd2umX_YSsbq1KctBe2_NgCC6XL96qjihVKdAhnF5YkKVJxMqbKJRYhCfmRn-b7RhTHamYKezOAhzRPehTa8Rv2kpZfaKp79xZQLRF3whujjJ19yUuuKyqO_a-Ls57QWZfhu5S2XRgbhukZfBWFXTmQ5YTOAsCnqXG/s3872/DSC_2706.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="3872" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPaZSQkjvsgezGpgbAzhPqQqBd2umX_YSsbq1KctBe2_NgCC6XL96qjihVKdAhnF5YkKVJxMqbKJRYhCfmRn-b7RhTHamYKezOAhzRPehTa8Rv2kpZfaKp79xZQLRF3whujjJ19yUuuKyqO_a-Ls57QWZfhu5S2XRgbhukZfBWFXTmQ5YTOAsCnqXG/s320/DSC_2706.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>2. Float planes. When boating somewhere will take too long, or the property is simply more easily accessed from the air, chartering a flight with a float plane is the way to go. At one point Ed did own a float plane, but in recent years BCO has worked with local charter companies for flights when needed.<p></p><p>3. Well Diggers. Can a well be dug or drilled? Has one been dug or drilled that information is needed for? Well diggers are the people you need to talk to.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghNAS0P5vejXrC_Gixpd_jsIzV9G4NIc_hWU4oWv-xTDiRoXR2sjHPOwLvOKDRdtkw33IwO9g8HjjNDazipDviQQbvEr9kkjzxNzWTZCGx2uOIe1PXEg9b35lUx654SyhyHlqgil72e-gP0-55WsgM8l4pBSddFXt5WHspd5umm8k7XIiEgInEwDKV/s3456/DSC_0101.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3456" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghNAS0P5vejXrC_Gixpd_jsIzV9G4NIc_hWU4oWv-xTDiRoXR2sjHPOwLvOKDRdtkw33IwO9g8HjjNDazipDviQQbvEr9kkjzxNzWTZCGx2uOIe1PXEg9b35lUx654SyhyHlqgil72e-gP0-55WsgM8l4pBSddFXt5WHspd5umm8k7XIiEgInEwDKV/s320/DSC_0101.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>4. Waste Water Practitioners. Septic systems and grey water systems are a big deal on properties outside of service areas, and knowing who the experts are helps.<p></p><p>5. Surveyors. Sometimes property boundaries haven't been checked in over 50 years, or sometimes there are questions about easements or shared areas. If this is important to a buyer, then a surveyor is needed. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimldqDlLLwK_RUeITotDofFTHZz2wbZIvE9Hqx7ZvCCz7Z_59fzmADELGC2N0e5rziQ_UXbLDPlAXpUvG-l7KdQFZcYci4-_2Vfywjo8VtCgh4NR7uS0Esz9ndhRC9GbRgCDG2AlL9A1Cjg70SLcSG6dwoiFq_4zxtjlhcygNMSlwxNoEALoYeOKAi/s4512/DSC_0215.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4512" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimldqDlLLwK_RUeITotDofFTHZz2wbZIvE9Hqx7ZvCCz7Z_59fzmADELGC2N0e5rziQ_UXbLDPlAXpUvG-l7KdQFZcYci4-_2Vfywjo8VtCgh4NR7uS0Esz9ndhRC9GbRgCDG2AlL9A1Cjg70SLcSG6dwoiFq_4zxtjlhcygNMSlwxNoEALoYeOKAi/s320/DSC_0215.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>There are more service providers we use on occasion, but these are some of the most important. Because we work in this type of real estate regularly, we know who to call and what information to ask for, allowing us to be of assistance to our clients and to market our listings fully.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>It's a Coastal Lifestyle ... Live It!</i></b></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012395655108308644.post-25402109055605673402022-08-04T11:26:00.000-07:002022-08-04T11:26:13.081-07:00Who Is Buying Remote Property?<p>When people ask about
the types of real estate we sell, one of the things that fascinates a lot of
them is the remote property sector. While people may daydream about
getting away from it all, very few actually pursue owning a remote piece
of property; one that has no road access, no visible neighbours and no services.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpFh6r0Fr1s-8IxUcrzw6BfO1AhVc2_OHugk2FO1NAjiTpJTXucD9pm9kpvYuMXWj5EQ-Ja7QF0pt_FKrh0D5osFI_S3CVIrn5cYg4Br_5zj4AJghzelBUVcqVlkjmZYOr3Ur0MEqYnCNbY1FmBtRaQQ-fqz0TEY9_U75otuM7QJpgglLrE8cbgU6Q/s4512/DSC_0104.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4512" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpFh6r0Fr1s-8IxUcrzw6BfO1AhVc2_OHugk2FO1NAjiTpJTXucD9pm9kpvYuMXWj5EQ-Ja7QF0pt_FKrh0D5osFI_S3CVIrn5cYg4Br_5zj4AJghzelBUVcqVlkjmZYOr3Ur0MEqYnCNbY1FmBtRaQQ-fqz0TEY9_U75otuM7QJpgglLrE8cbgU6Q/s320/DSC_0104.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>So who are the
prospective buyers looking at this type of property? Surprisingly, there is no
specific buyer profile. While they do all share a desire for remote land, their
reasons for it and their demographics are as different as can be.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZr3O5wod2_QmH-2eqcgjcdjXO5mQXWwPVT4LSikJjMvrWj25l_xQ2U6wn4Wniz5P5QX8-kS0aRBHvsVeIPaV0DXiq6QCf5xHw4vG4fsYi-yFwSoMzAC1D47v8dEUQln64gJxrA5Y9eCuTMsabMCA0aOb59h8kb2RV5uJC3sX7B2Km5mk73HlBhlDx/s4345/BCOceanfront-DL111-A%20Loughborough%20Inlet,%20British%20Columbia-109.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2799" data-original-width="4345" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZr3O5wod2_QmH-2eqcgjcdjXO5mQXWwPVT4LSikJjMvrWj25l_xQ2U6wn4Wniz5P5QX8-kS0aRBHvsVeIPaV0DXiq6QCf5xHw4vG4fsYi-yFwSoMzAC1D47v8dEUQln64gJxrA5Y9eCuTMsabMCA0aOb59h8kb2RV5uJC3sX7B2Km5mk73HlBhlDx/s320/BCOceanfront-DL111-A%20Loughborough%20Inlet,%20British%20Columbia-109.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Off-grid living has
become a popular topic on social media and there are a handful of reality shows
that address it as well. This attracts a variety of people, whether they be
young people feeling that they want to start their lives being self-sufficient
and independent, or older people who have experienced a life change and feel
the need to disconnect from society in some ways. Families, couples and single
people all express interest in this desire to live off-grid.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYQpiDixxKINvdWo51tV3QwmSaa-YqAMLjHvrFsOBmWNqBUeoOcjXu37fN1I7XgoHkJjObgnHOcQI_ClC5gdoDNYOgNtuTUpvzLXj-zVSOnnFQ0UbHbZemR8LJxEwe6sentBT1b7LMqOGJAp7njz3hRMXTs5VLO22yo-J6W0aBUZXW2LWyWRbnvGoW/s1465/DL1330%20Porcher%20Island%20PY8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="890" data-original-width="1465" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYQpiDixxKINvdWo51tV3QwmSaa-YqAMLjHvrFsOBmWNqBUeoOcjXu37fN1I7XgoHkJjObgnHOcQI_ClC5gdoDNYOgNtuTUpvzLXj-zVSOnnFQ0UbHbZemR8LJxEwe6sentBT1b7LMqOGJAp7njz3hRMXTs5VLO22yo-J6W0aBUZXW2LWyWRbnvGoW/s320/DL1330%20Porcher%20Island%20PY8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">For other prospective
buyers it is about having a place to connect with nature completely. They may
not want to live full-time on the property, but instead are looking to have a private
place where they can go and camp for several weeks at a time and disconnect.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-kJ-n-Z_u3mmJiRxwj7Xds4_6LoaZCfU4INplGVyhuqystIFoAmadJYNzQWJ5w_H-nSM56jfAopNWSYMQElnDQGxRS2pzHjJIZlPiGCqMynwrS6cSg0Dtky1RXp7wfwuT-ZT7Qa_oUXwoyPSHXv70Q_K1gmOjaTWLfXO_sHz_QBMisAYv7GAzyZwr/s6016/DSC_0196.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6016" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-kJ-n-Z_u3mmJiRxwj7Xds4_6LoaZCfU4INplGVyhuqystIFoAmadJYNzQWJ5w_H-nSM56jfAopNWSYMQElnDQGxRS2pzHjJIZlPiGCqMynwrS6cSg0Dtky1RXp7wfwuT-ZT7Qa_oUXwoyPSHXv70Q_K1gmOjaTWLfXO_sHz_QBMisAYv7GAzyZwr/s320/DSC_0196.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Some prospective buyers want a piece of remote land as security. These are people
who are concerned about climate issues, or political issues, or societal
issues, and feel it would be of benefit to have a piece of land somewhere remote
‘just in case’.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicz6cj5KbqgjhUCqcHmAF1EmR7W3PwYgRhnr3qgrM_ArzIV4AmOk-5C_dJJ4y6n4DpAaGSSrDKHzfGbE8No2CwbCpj_fO66gaDgD5PDCt3gHNqyQswgrZhwrwBPzC8kTXwfWh5FeWkMrpnbah7Bm1KGnqidjEwu5RX3KrMndM3FNKrPvrX_SlpwkN7/s4512/DSC_0047.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4512" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicz6cj5KbqgjhUCqcHmAF1EmR7W3PwYgRhnr3qgrM_ArzIV4AmOk-5C_dJJ4y6n4DpAaGSSrDKHzfGbE8No2CwbCpj_fO66gaDgD5PDCt3gHNqyQswgrZhwrwBPzC8kTXwfWh5FeWkMrpnbah7Bm1KGnqidjEwu5RX3KrMndM3FNKrPvrX_SlpwkN7/s320/DSC_0047.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Finally, there are
those looking to establish a family legacy. Whether they plan to develop the
property or not, they like the idea of a remote piece of the west coast being
in their family for generations to come.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH30zoPJSPMCyAgiqfoDGrBNj1ZFBzAxa4G73zioVzPQ2F7ZVyJt0DeooUGBVmZn7bxto0njv7EaUzYAn8ZlE8myWkGFmPlLpRMMWIsuswhTIltwWdFePydiqs-xttcYXspeRAlrQn3DH_YC3yDajrh5pJy9u3GrCgsGXAAannUfzuImMdsdwhrzH1/s4512/DSC_0212.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4512" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH30zoPJSPMCyAgiqfoDGrBNj1ZFBzAxa4G73zioVzPQ2F7ZVyJt0DeooUGBVmZn7bxto0njv7EaUzYAn8ZlE8myWkGFmPlLpRMMWIsuswhTIltwWdFePydiqs-xttcYXspeRAlrQn3DH_YC3yDajrh5pJy9u3GrCgsGXAAannUfzuImMdsdwhrzH1/s320/DSC_0212.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Whatever their reasons,
we are happy to work with all prospective buyers as one of the few real estate teams
to market and source remote properties along the BC coast.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><b><i>It’s a Coastal
Lifestyle … Live It!</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0