December 20, 2012

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3778 Departure Bay Rd. $339,900 Fully detached townhome within a small complex of only 3 units. Child and pet friendly with a large fully fenced yard, garage and the remainder of a 2/5/10 Year Warranty. Visit www.chris-martin.ca for additional photos, floor plan and virtual tour.

Call Chris Martin 250-616-1996 Re/Max of Nanaimo.

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High Exposure Commercial Building $395,800

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Free Recorded Home Information - 24 Hours a Day Call Toll-Free 1.800.897.7549 Then Enter the Extension Number to Hear a Property Description $189,900 $189,900 900

$449,900

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3111 Tanglewood Way

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Departure Bay Area Home with Huge Detached Shop or 2nd Garage!

5 beds + large office, 3 baths, 2,878 sq. ft., double garage + detached garage/shop. Fully fenced .22 acre.

Ext. 1172 or visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996

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682 82 Winchester Avenue

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Excellent Condition!!

2 Beds, 1 Bath, 637 sq ft, Fully Fenced, RV Parking, New Windows, New Flooring, New Interior & Exterior Paint, Open Floor Plan, Walk to Schools, University, Parks, Bus Service & Shopping, Hurry! Act Now!

Ext. 1071 or visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996

$284,900

$264,900

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$364,900

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699 9 Western Acres Rd.

$39,900

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Home with Acreage!!!

Affordable Country Living!!

3 beds, 2 baths, 2,309 sq.ft., 1.77 acres, RV parking, no through road, municipal water.

1 Bed,, 1 Bath,, 446 sq. q ft.,, 15 yyrs old,, Excellent Rural Location,, Private Setting, g, Excellent Condition,, Live Full Time or Recreation Property, p y, Pool,, Hot Tub,, Golf Course, Fishing, Etc. Must See! Call Now!

Visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996

Ext. 1201 or visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996 $154,900

$364,900

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Solid Brick Home on .25 Acre Corner L Lot!! t!!

Affordable Lake & Mountain View Home!

New Detached North Nanaimo Townhome! h !

Handy Man Special!

4 beds, 2 baths, 2,080 sq. ft., .25 Acre, Double Garage, RV Parking, Great Location, Possible Carriage House Option, Walk to schools, parks, bus & shopping. Hurry, Act Now!

3 bdrms, 2 baths, 1,319 sq. ft., half duplex. Great value, quick possession possible.

2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 918 sq.ft., .32 acre comer lot, TLC required.

Visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996

Ext. 1082 or visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996

3 beds,, 3 baths,, 1,765 , sq. q ft.,, excellent location,, double garage, g , NG forced air heat & hot water,, g granite counters, vaulted ceilings, g , master bedroom on main level,, 5 p pc ensuite, 2/5/10 Year Warranty, upgraded appliances.

$409,900

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8099 Southwind ou h d Dr Drive ve Tremendous Ocean View Home! .57 57 A Acre!!

Detached Shop!

4 beds, 3 baths, 2,764 sq. ft., hard wood floors, open floor plan, huge sun room, RV parking, Irrigation System, Fully Fenced Yard, Fruit Trees, Outbuildings, Fabulous Home!

Ext. 1102 or visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

$409,900

Floor Plan

185 Black Powder Trail Tra

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Ext. 4442 or visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996

$234,900

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Lot 21 Aho Road

Ocean View Home with Swimming P Pooll

Build Your Dream Home! Buyer F Friendly! i dl

5 beds, 2 baths, 2,377 sq. ft., .22 acre, Many Updates, NG forced air heat & fire place, Terrific Floor Plan, Private Back Yard, Walk to schools, parks, beach, bus & shopping, Buyer Friendly. Hurry, Call Now!

5.99 acres, many building areas, hydro & telephone at lot line.

Ext. 1022 or visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996

Ext. 9991 or visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996

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5431 431 Dunster Road

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Beautiful Main Level Entryy Home!!

3 Car Garage • One Bedroom Suite 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, 2,886 sq ft, Open Floor Plan, Hard Wood Floors, Master Bedroom on Main Level, Upper Loft, RV Parking, Fully Fenced, Irrigation System, Low Maintenance Landscaping, Walk to Schools, Parks, Brannen Lake, Shopping & Bus Service, Buyer Friendly! Act Now!

Ext. 1012 or visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996 $209,900

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211-4965 Vista View Cres.

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Buyer Friendly North Nanaimo Condo!

2 beds, 2 baths, 1,050 sq. ft., secured entry, stainless steel appliances, great floor plan, excellent building, covered parking, mountain view, call now!

Ext. 5552 or visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996

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3778 Departure Bay Road

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Family Home on Half Acre! Suitable! it bl !

3 Beds, 2 Baths, 2,286 sq. ft., .50 acre, Fully Fenced, Out Buildings, Level Yard, RV Parking, Large Rooms, Clean & Bright, Quick Possession Possible, Hurry, Call Now!

Visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996 $434,900

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Ocean View Home with Two Bedroom om Suite Many Recent Renovations!

5 Bedrooms, 3 baths, 1,930 sq. ft., new roof, new windows, new paint, new rear deck, huge yard.

Ext. 1052 or visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996

5745 745 Norasea Road

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2369 Glenellen Place Custom Built Fairwinds Rancher!!

3 Car Garage! Walk to Golf Course!

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North Nanaimo Rancher! r!!

3 beds,, 2 baths,, 1,761 , sq. q ft.,, Open p Floor Plan,, Hard Wood Floors,, Heat Pump, p, Vaulted Ceilings, g , Remainder of 2/5/10 Yr Warranty, y, Crawl Space, p , Irrigation g System, y , Excellent Landscaping & Curb Appeal. Hurry, Act Now!

Ext. 1091 or visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996

$749,900

Floor Plan

$289,900

$314,900

187 Calder Road

$449,900

Ext. 8882 or visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996

$449,900

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4007 Gulfview Drive

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Amazing Ocean View Home!!

3 beds, 3 baths, 1,816 sq. ft., great location, private fenced yard, remainder of 10 year warranty, very low strata fee, garage, excellent floor plan, vaulted ceilings, NG fireplace, stainless steel appliances, only 2 years old, call now!

4 beds,, 4 baths,, 3,499 , sq.ft., q ,p private .65 acre lot,, 2 yyears old,, near marina and recreation centre, stunning home, must see!

3 beds, 3 baths, 2,474 sq. ft., terrific curb appeal, private backyard oasis, over height double garage large enough for boat or camper, irrigation system, fully fenced, hurry act now!

Ext. 1042 or visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996

Ext. 1142 or visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996

Ext. 1062 or visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996

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Wonderful Coal Tyee Home & S Suite! it i !

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4 beds, 3 baths, 2,227 sq. ft., .17 acres, hardwood floors, new kitchen, new bath, 2 fireplaces, heat pump, suite, fully fenced, walk to schools, parks, beach, bus service & shopping.

2 beds + den, 2 baths, 1,486 sq. ft., very bright, private, quiet, vaulted ceilings, crawl space, upgraded appliances, granite counters, NG forced air heat & fireplace, double garage, remainder of warranty, pet allowed with permission, walk to schools, parks, bus service & shopping.

5 beds, 3 baths, 2,015 sq.ft., .17 acre, walking distance to schools, parks, lake & bus service.

Visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996

Visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996

Ext. 1132 or visit www.chris-martin.ca To view please call Chris Martin at 250 616-1996

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Sharon Jensen $139,900

2945 Amrik Road Big Big Price Reduction!! ! Owners Moving - QUICK POSSESSION!! ! 5.8 Park-Like Acres North Jingle Pot ! OK to build 2nd Home ! 4 Bedrooms & 3 Baths

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Dave Armstrong $599,000

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! Beautiful 2468 sf 4 Bdrm Rancher ! Private 5 Acre Lot - Zoned 2 Homes ! Upgrades Galore - 2 Private Patios ! Open Concept - Hardwood|Ceramic ! Close to Golf, Marina and More!

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322 High St. Ladysmith 167,700 Cozy bungalow. Home ownership is within reach with this charming home in Ladysmith. Located within walking distance to all levels of schools and all the amenities of Ladysmith. 25x120 lot complete with ally access and a single detached garage. The heating system, and electric panel have been upgraded.

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13403 Prospect ONLY 322,000 Vendor Motivated.

Yellowpoint acreage. 2 bedroom home in the country complete with a 2 bedroom suite for extra revenue. The zoning permits another dwelling and there is a building site with lake and pastoral views. Very private property in an area of upscale acreages and bordering on farm land. Live in the existing small home, or build your dream home and have extra income.

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