June 19, 2015

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NANAIMO’S REAL ESTATE MAGAZINE || Friday, June 19, 2015 || LISTINGS, GARDENING, DECOR, MAINTENANCE

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Updated Departure Bay home has great view This home, with gorgeous ocean view and prestigious Sherwood Forest address, is sure to impress you

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here are many good reasons why Departure Bay area homes are so sought after, and this beauty at 510 Cumberland Place is no exception.

Beautifully updated, a quality home with a view of gorgeous Departure Bay, this home welcomes you immediately with its fabulous landscaping complete with palm trees and immaculate appearance that speaks of loving maintenance.

Step onto the lovely front patio and through the large front door and you’ll feel right at home.

For more information For further details or to arrange a private showing of this home, call Kim Bihari of RE/MAX of Nanaimo at 250-751-1223

Step up the solid wood staircase, with its artistic slate inlaid landing, to the main living area where plenty of natural light showcases hardwood floors, nine-foot ceilings.

This home is designed with an abundance of picture

windows that allow you to enjoy the views from the main living areas and with sliding doors that open out to the full length, south-facing sundeck.

This is a spot where you’ll want to spend lots of time gazing out over the ever-changing Departure Bay and city views by day and the twinkling city lights by night.

Both the living and dining rooms bask in the warmth of the corner fireplace. The kitchen is a gorgeous home chef’s dream with slate floors, ample granite countertops and a huge breakfast nook opening on to a secret garden

patio retreat and the natural beauty of the hillside.

The master bedroom, opens on to the view facing sundeck and features a walk-thru closet to a large ensuite.

This floor also has two more bedrooms, a main bathroom, finished with more granite and tile.

The ground-level entry features a roomy den with a pocket French door, just off the spacious foyer. Beyond that, you’ll find a sprawling family room, full bathroom and fourth bedroom that could easily be transformed into a suite, if needed.

There is also a laundry room, ample storage and access to an amazing over-height double garage with work shop space and parking space galore.

This custom home, with its gorgeous south-facing ocean view and prestigious Sherwood Forest address is sure to impress you.

This home is listed at $539,000.

For further details or to arrange a private showing of this home, call Kim Bihari of RE/MAX of Nanaimo at 250-751-1223.

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KIM BIHARI

Kim sells a home every 7 days!* *Based on MLS Statistics 2007-2013

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350 Summit Drive

$349,000

HOMES JUST SOLD 3484 Osprey Lookout SOLD for 101 % of Asking Price 5590 Cougar Ridge Place SOLD for 98% of Asking Price 6100 Cedar Grove SOLD for 98 % of Asking Price 5519 Clipper Drive SOLD for 96% of Asking Price 5370 Highridge Place SOLD for 98% of Asking Price 1745 Meredith Road SOLD for 96% of Asking Price

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4826 Whalley Way

$199,000

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$255,000

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RANCHER IN CONVENIENT DOWNTOWN NANAIMO LOCATION Rancher in convenient Downtown Nanaimo location.

Almost 1300 sq ft with Bright kitchen , large living area with fireplace, 3 bedroom 2 bath, wood floors, newer roof, level private yard with plenty of parking. Commercial zoned DT8 zoned for commercial use on street level, can be developed into multi-family on 2nd and 3rd level.

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Chris Crump 460 Realty Inc.

250-591-4601

#202-1551 Estevan Road, Nanaimo, BC V9S 3Y3

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Agents Who Go The Distance

http://chriscrump.com 201-6129 WASHINGTON WAY

$259,900

113-5854 TURNER ROAD

$119,500 2910 BARNES ROAD

$399,900

MOBILES 100 - 25 Maki Road $39,900

SOLD

2 bed, one bath.

Professionally remodeled.

New roof, new windows.

A REAL GEM. Beautifully presented two bedroom and den town-home in pristine Strathcona Ridge. Currently the only one on the top floor.

Walk everywhere; shops, restaurants, schools… it’s all here. Inside in simply gorgeous. Nicely updated with a designer feel. Come and see how nice this home is.

PROFESSIONALLY RENOVATED double wide home in ever popular Woodgrove Estates. This two bedroom + den, two bathroom home sits on a bright lot with space for lots of parking. Tastefully renovated by a professional company - everything is only 3 years old. Newer roof and appliances, furnace, siding, flooring and plumbing. Call Chris today to book your private showing.

THIS DELIGHTFUL West Coast contemporary home sits on a usable 1.58 acre lot in Cedar by the Sea. With two bedrooms up and two on the main floor this home offers flexible space for any buyer. The metal roof will probably last a lifetime and the water is from a community water syste so no well to look after.

This home is just perfect.

10-6325 METRAL DRIVE

#25 – 85 MAKI ROAD

19-80-5TH STREET

$48,500

$89,000

$89,900

49 - 25 Maki Road $69,900

SOLD

2 bed, two bath.

Professionally remodeled.

New roof, windows, appliances, flooring. Gorgeous.

23-80 5th Street $99,900 Brand new 14 ft. single wide 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Great deal.

58 - 5854 Turner Road $54,900

SOLD

2 bed, 2 bath single wide in Woodgrove Estates.

Great lot.

NICE 14 FT. SINGLE WIDE with addition. Two bedrooms and one bath.

Lots of storage. Enjoy mountain views from this tidy home near the front of the park with very easy access to shopping at Superstore and a short stroll to Woodgrove. Best location in Nanaimo. Roof is only 7 years old.

BRAND NEW, BRIGHT and airy, two bedroom, 14 ft widemodular home.

Easy care living with warranty and free homeowners insurance for one year! Seabreeze mobile home park isjust a short walk to all levels of shopping. Everything you needand all you want is right here.

3 BEDROOM double-wide modular home in centrally located mountain View Mobile Home Park. Professionally renovated home. New flooring, siding, hot water tank, roof, paint, kitchen, bathrooms etc. Bright and affordable. Like new again. The master even features a 4-piece en-suite and walk-in closet.

9 - 6325 Metral Drive $64,900

SOLD

2 bed, 2 bath with huge detached workshop.

Lovely home. Great price.

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1795 STEWART AVE.

WEST COAST ULTRA MODERN home in the heart of Brechin Hill. One of Nanaimo’s most attractive and convenient locations holds this 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with a legal self contained suite. High end finishing combined with detailed architecture make this one of Nanaimo’s most unique and rare opportunities.

524 NORTHUMBERLAND AVE.

2500 sq.ft. 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom character home. Amazing renovations throughout. New kitchen, 3 new bathrooms. Detach garage, beautiful new deck.

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OLD CITY UPDATED CONDO

$239,900

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM CONDO is within walking distance to all ammenities and the Seawall. The interior has been tastefully updated with dark laminate floors, modern light fixtures and silestone kitchen counter tops.

CENTRAL NANAIMO TOWNHOME

$219,900

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED 3 BEDROOM, 3 bathroom corner unit town home in a quiet cul d sac near Pryde golf course with a single vehicle garage. There is a daycare on the Strata grounds for families and all the units exteriors have undergone extensive renovations which include new hardy plank siding and energy efficient vinyl windows.

5975 WATERTON DRIVE

$269,500

$399,900

AFFORDABLE TOWNHOME IN NORTH NANAIMO! This two story, ground level entry townhome offering two bedrooms, a den and three bathrooms is located in popular North Nanaimo and is just a short walk to most amenities.

CALL ALEX PENNER 250.802.0203 or 250.591.4601

1019 COLLIER PLACE

$97,900

2 BEDROOM, LARGE WORKSHOP. This well maintained home in Willow Park is conveniently located on a quiet cul-de-sa. Newer roof, vinyl windows, gas fireplace, a 27’ x 10’ workshop and more. This is an established park close to Morrell Sanctuary and Colliery Dam Park.

3157 GREEN LEAF CRESCENT

$339,000

2910 BARNES ROAD

3001 ROSALIE ROAD

$599,000

270 - 9TH STREET

PRIVATE SETTING IN POPULAR DEPARTURE BAY! This home, on a .25 acre lot is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac bordering a natural park like setting with creek running by. Just steps to the beach, on bus route and close to amenities.

THIS DELIGHTFUL West Coast contemporary home sits on a usable 1.58 acre lot in Cedar by the Sea. With two bedrooms up and two on the main floor this home offers flexible space for any buyer. The metal roof will probably last a lifetime and the water is from a community water syste so no well to look after. This home is just perfect.

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$279,900

THIS1,200 SQ. FT. 2 bedroom + den North condo features 9’ ceilings, engineered hardwood, heated floors in baths and large storage/laundry room.

Secured parking and handy to major shopping.

EXTREMELY PRIVATE HOME on 5 acres. 3 bedrooms, out buildings, vegetable garden, beautifully landscaped and a stunning swimming pool area.

RARE FIND, 5 ACRES, within City Limits, plus house with additional accommodations, huge shop with menzie and studio and covered out door pool.

Yes subdividable too.

CALL AMBER TANTI atanti@460realty.com 250.591.4601

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$394,900

UPDATED, bright open floor plan, 3 bedroom North Nanaimo home on large fully fenced lot.

CALL ANGELA WEST 250.591.4601

COUNTRY ACREAGE & HOME

$299,000

Situated in a quiet valley only minutes from downtown, this 2 acre parcel is all useable, completely fenced, newer 2 stall barn with attached workshop. The home has 2 bedrooms (1 in the loft), cozy living room with a woodstove, updated bathroom.

The well has lots of water, there a small out buildings. Move to the country.

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2055 Pace Road

$839,000

PRIVATE ESTATE OFFERS SUN-FILLED HOME ON PEACEFUL 4.9+ ACRES Built in 2010, this 3790 sq. ft. ocean view property will offer its next owner an opportunity to choose the lifestyle they wish to live. Whether it’s entertaining in the Chef’s kitchen, reading a good book in the sun-filled family room, or perhaps tending to their horses, the decision will be theirs! Tons of extras from granite countertops, hardwood and cork floors to a detached triple car garage/shop plus a suite!

CALL TOMCALL MUNRO MATT & DOUG SHEIBEL 250.714-2147 msheibel@460realty.com, dsheibel@460realty.com email: munromarketing@shaw.ca 250.591.4601

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Los Angeles high-rises sell on retro looks Buildings also need updates to retain their accountants, lawyers and bankers — who also want creative spaces ROGER VINCENT LOS ANGELES TIMES

LOS ANGELES — When a group of prominent Los Angeles trial attorneys started its own firm in January, it shunned the sleek office skyscrapers that typically house blue-chip firms.

Hueston Hennigan instead set up shop in the century-old PacMutual office complex in downtown Los Angeles, a stone edifice housing Internet startups, fashion firms and other creative types where rents are hitting $4 a foot, about double that of some big towers.

“We looked at all the tall, square buildings where every other law firm is,” said Moez Kaba, a partner at Hueston Hennigan. “Then we fell in love with PacMutual.”

The move illustrates the challenges faced by the modern high-rises that dominate the LA skyline but no longer command the office market. Owners of the big buildings are responding to the “creative office” wave with a campaign intended to prove they are not stuck in the hierarchical cube-farm motif of the 1990s.

The largest landlord of Class A offices downtown, Brookfield

In the Gas. Co. Tower in Los Angeles, Rottet Studio created a collaborative workspace. [TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE]

Office Properties Inc., is planning to overhaul the ground floors of at least two of its seven downtown buildings, providing easier access to art installations and cultural events such as concerts intended to appeal to young workers, said Bert Dezzutti, head of the Western region for the New York company.

The company also had leading architects deck out six office suites to showcase what can be done to make buildings that were the pride of the pre-Internet era cutting-edge again.

Although office-tower landlords want to attract the kind of fast-growing tech, media and entertainment firms that have

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and indirect lighting. Individual offices are out, and shared spaces, with comfortable furniture, are in. People may not even have assigned desks, working each day where they choose.

The shift in workplace tastes comes as downtown itself is in the midst of a dramatic transformation.

Formerly a collection of private office and government buildings — surrounded by blight — downtown has been transformed into a sprawling 24-hour urban neighborhood with thousands of prosperous residents paying high rents.

New residences, stores and restaurants are being created all over downtown, bringing pedestrians at all hours and a new sense of community.

Shifting perceptions of office chic pose steep challenges for high-rise landlords including Brookfield, CIM Group and OUE Limited — the owners of millions of square feet of downtown space designed as plush sanctuaries for button-down businesses.

How to make their buildings less stilted and isolated?

See HIGH-RISES, Page 23

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Spacious 3 Bed Patio Home North Nanaimo

Immaculate country style home is set well back from the road. Features a large wrap around deck, lots of windows and light, vaulted ceilings upstairs, cozy wood stove, electric heat pump and more! 2.5 useable acreages on a dead end road.

Finished in 2013 with the remainder of the 2/5/10 warranty in place.

$

547,500

Devin Hawes Century 21 Harbour Realty Ltd. 250-760-1066 Office 250-246-7833 Cell www.bclandman.com

clustered on the city’s Westside, Dezzutti said the big buildings also need updates to retain their accountants, lawyers and bankers — who are now demanding creative spaces, too.

“The core tenancy of downtown LA is and will remain the professional services industries,” he said.

The towers’ competition is the wave of rehabbed brick and stone buildings — once outdated, now retro cool. The new home of Hueston Hennigan, the former headquarters of Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co., dates to 1908 and struggled in the 1980s and 1990s to compete with the wave of fancy high-rises built downtown.

Among its biggest tenants is thriving online clothing retailer Nasty Gal, a purveyor of racy fashions for young women. A generation ago, the presence of such noncorporate tenants would have been Kryptonite to law firms out to establish credibility with LA’s business elite.

Now, the architecture of respectability is changing fast.

Carpet, bright lights and cubicles are giving way to polished concrete floors, exposed brick walls

Wow! This patio home in North Nanaimo is the one you’ve been waiting for. 3 beds, 3 full baths, (including 2 ensuites) huge double garage + parking for 2 cars in driveway. Tons of storage including a bonus room for storage or office space. Private back yard patio area, great exposure with afternoon sun, gated front entrance & patio area. Main level entry with master on main + second master on 2nd level. Large pantry in kitchen, TV room / sitting area off kitchen, large formal dining room and living room. Small dog (22lbs) or 2 cats allowed. Guest suite available for owners’ guest accommodation in clubhouse. Convenient location within walking distance of major stores and amenities, on bus route, 9’ ceilings, crawl space for storage. Too many features to list.

Don’t miss it!! One resident must be 55+. $

324,900

Val lrwin Century 21 Harbour Realty Ltd. 250.268.4701 val.irwin@century21.ca

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ONLY 15 UNITS REMAINING Prices starting at $374,900 PLUS GST

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www.realtyexecutivesnanaimo.com 503 Comox Rd., Nanaimo, B.C.

250-753-9688

Mid Island.

746 RAILWAY AVE.

Linda McKernan Realty Executives Mid-Island

250-753-9688

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5 bedroom, 3 bath 2400 sq. ft.

Location Location – 6099 Sierra Way –

www.kenwalkling.com

202-6738 DICKINSON 269,900

Ocean View 2 bedroom plus den condo offers the best of the best with views of the Winchelsea Islands. Sit on one of your two balconies or enjoy the view from your large living room or cozy up to your fireplace on cooler nights. This adult oriented complex is only minutes away from shopping and all amenities. Hiking and Walking along the trails or waterfront are a short distance away. One pet under 20 lbs is allowed.

2161 WALSH ROAD

3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2139 sqft home on a large level corner lot located near all amenities including schools, shopping, parks and beaches. Perfect home for First Time buyers, Small Families or Investors in this desirable North Nanaimo area so call today!

RKirby.ca 250-734-1712

$

211-4949 WILLS RD. $279,900

– 1544 College Drive – 6 Bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3768 sq ft home has a spectacular view on one side and access to the Westwood lake trails on the other. Open concept living at its finest.

Many extras, call to view!

Ralph Kirby $280,000

250.753.9688

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$285,000

Now $289,000 for this nice 1040 Sq ft 2 bedroom rancher On half acre close to all amenities. Included is a detached huge workshop with a rough man cave and nice separate self contained guest quarters.

Please call your realtor to view. PRICE REDUCTION TO

sales@kochrealestate.ca

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Breathtaking View

CALL GEOFF FOR MORE INFORMATION 250.753.9688

3166 NORTHWEST BAY ROAD, NANOOSE close to Petrocan Nice economical rancher & detached workshop with guest area

Ken Walkling 250.753.9688

$

6,771 SQ. FT. FULLY SERVICED ON A CUL DE SAC

Beautiful heritage home built in 1912 with stunning ocean view! This very special propertyhas been tastefully updated while maintaining the integrity of yesteryear. Asking $479,900.00

lmckernan@shaw.ca www.lindamckernan.ca

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Peace and Quiet Resort on the Lake with the perfect cottage. Close to the clubhouse and waterfront. This home features it all, modern construction built in 2013 coupled with quality building materials. Come and enjoy this lifestyle, the outdoor pool, hot tub, clubhouse, fishing, hiking and so much more.

– 69 Ranchview Drive – 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2055 sq. ft. home is located in beautiful Cinnabar Valley which backs onto a protected wetland near trail access. Call to view this Perfect family home today!

Realty Executives Property Management Interested in finding out your home's income potential?

This large 1600 square foot, 3 bed, 2 bath condo nestled along the banks of beautiful Long Lake offers an open design concept with two large sun drenched decks. Enjoy the spectacular view of the lake from this recently renovated condo with fresh paint, new laminate floors and new window coverings. Condo comes with one covered parking stall and pets allowed with restrictions.

Why pay rent when you can purchase this property and live as cheap as rent while gaining equity. Family friendly park at the end of walsh road, this well maintained park has a country feel and only 10 minutes from town. This 1200 square foot home is completely updated featuring 3 bedroom, 2 baths, new heat pump and the tile and laminate floors are outstanding. It is a complete pleasure to view this great home.

Call Peter & Kathy Koch today

250-753-9688 www.realtyexecutivesnanaimo.com

Jason Minter www.jasonminter.ca Office: 250-753-9688 "Focusing on your real estate needs your way"

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Stanley Chong

REAL ESTATE SERVICES BUY & SELL FREE EVALUATION

Email enquiries at swchong@shaw.ca

DIVER’S LAKE FAMILY HOME

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A well maintained 3 bedrooms & 3 baths split level home is neatly set on a large corner lot in the heart of Diver’s Lake. Located close to Beban Park, Country Club Mall & Rock City Plaza, Schools & bus routes. The home offers 1729 sqft of comfort living spaces, living room with wood burning fireplace, adjoining diningroom & very spacious kitchen with eating area and a large family room in the lower level. Recent updates included painting the interior of the whole house, and laminated flooring, etc. This is an established neighbourhood and an ideal place to raise a family.

Office/Pager (250) 753-9688

24 Hour Direct (250) 716-6028

Office Fax (250) 753-9698

Toll Free 1-800-848-8490

GREAT FAMILY HOME ON 1/2 ACRE

NORTH JINGLEPOT NEW HOME & SUITE New basement home with legal suite nestled on a large lot in the Prestigious Rockridge Estate, conveniently located close to school, shopping centers, highway access and all amenities. A beautifully designed and constructed home with open floor plan & high ceilings, offers 2769 sq.ft. of luxury living space consists of 5 bedroom, a den/ media/ rec-room, and 4 full baths included a 2 bedrooms legal suite features kitchen with rich dark maple cabinets, ample counter space and large island/ eating bar, all with quartz tops. Engineered rich dark maple floors throughout the main floor except 2 bedrooms. Others include heat pump, gas fireplace, hot water on demand, video control entry, media package & sound system, Appliances packages and sprinkler system as well.

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2386 BRACKENWOOD PL. REDUCED $319,900 3479 CASTLE ROCK DRIVE

$615,000 853 WHISTLER PLACE REDUCED $379,900

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Beautiful new home nestled on a large lot in a cul-de-sac, situated close to V.I.U, schools, parks, shopping centres and on bus route. It offers 2648 sq.ft. of superbly designed open concept & quality constructed luxurious living space, 6 bedrooms and 4 baths including a 2 bedroom legal suite. Features large great room with raised ceiling, maple kitchen with ample counters & islands, beautiful maple hardwood floors, large master suite with huge closet, spacious sundeck with gas bbq hookup, great city & mountain views too!

OLD CITY - NEW HOME & SUITE

909 PAVAN PLACE

$439,900

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$569,900

LARGE SXS DUPLEX ON HUGE LOT

Central Nanaimo full duplexes nestled on .36 acres level lot backs onto Beaufort Park, situated close to Nanaimo General Hospital, clinics, shopping, schools and on bus route.

Offer 4650 sq.ft. of living space in total & 2325 sqft per side with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, living & dining rooms, kitchen & nook, family room, fireplaces, front balcony & rear deck.

Presently, owner occupied one side with the other side rented @ $1300/mth. These duplexes make a great homes or revenue properties. Quick Possession.

Centrally located whole duplexes nestled on an 80’x160’ level lot with private treed back yard; located near schools, shopping & all amenities. Each side offers 1318 sqft, living room, kitchen with eating area, 2 bedrooms & a 4 piece bath on the main floor. A large 3rd bed room, 3 piece bath & a laundry room located in the ground floor. There is a full length by 3 ft front balcony & a 10’x10’ front storage room down. Each side has a single carport plus ample space for RV parking. Recent renos include new roof & floorings.

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An established fast food business in the busy food court at Country Club Mall for sale. This family business has been successfully operated in this location for the past 17 years. It serves Homemade soup and sandwich plus delicious Asian ethnic foods. Business has been thriving and has potential for growth. This turnkey business is easy to operate and the seller is willing to train if required. The seller is very motivated as he is looking forward to retirement soon. Don’t miss this great opportunity to own your own business. Motivated Seller.

NEW HOME LEGAL SUITE

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A beautiful family soon will be built on this 7107 sqft level building site by a reputable builder “Heartwood Homes”. It is superbly designed & constructed with open concept, offered 2667 sqft of luxury living area with 5 bedrooms, a den & 3 baths included a 2 bedroom legal suite. Features engineered, laminated & tiled floors, kitchen with ample cabinets, counter space and Island, dining room & large great room. Call Stanley for details.

$449,000

WELL KEPT TOWNHOUSE

A beautiful Level Entry Walk-out Basement home with legal suite is to be built soon on the 8500 sq.ft. by Carl’s Custom Carpentry. It offers 2794 sq.ft. of living area in total, main level with open floor plan, great room concept and a spacious 859 sq. ft. legal 2 bedroom suite. Project completion date by November.

BETTER THAN NEW – Here is a great opportunity to own this 3 bedrooms & 3 baths townhome in the popular Millstone Creek complexes. It is conveniently located close to schools, Bowen Park, Golf Course, strip malls and near bus route. This corner unit offers much privacy with enclosed back patio and a roof top deck with views of Mt. Benson. Lots of recent updates incl. new floorings, new kitchen granite countertops, freshly painted & more.

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1628 CREEKSIDE DRIVE

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A solid home nestled on 60 ft x 150 ft large level lot, located near VIU and all levels of schools, Parks, Shopping mall and on bus route. This 4 bedrooms, 2 baths basement home to be sold in “as is” & “where is”. It is in need lots of TLC, but with little elbow grease, it can turn into a nice first home or investment property. Priced for quick sale.

$439,900 613-7TH STREET

IMMACULATE TOWNHOUSE

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$229,900

CHEMAINUS DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY

Here is a great opportunity to own and develop this beautiful 52.28 acre parcel of land with huge potential for rezone and subdivide.

Currently it is zoned A1 but is excluded from the ALR. It has potential for a 2 - acre lots subdivision. Access from Ashcroft Road, an expensive residential neighborhood off Chemainus Road. For more info, please contact Stanley Chong.

REDUCED $224,900 TRANS CANADA HWY.

$1,550,000

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

Great investment property for first home conveniently located across from Terminal Park, close to schools and Nanaimo Hospital and on bus route. This basement home offers 3 bedrooms & one bath up, spaceious living room, functional kitchen with eating area & walk out to a covered back dec. Basement offers 1 large bedroom & big family room, 3 piece bath & large laundry room. Tenanted at $1350/mth.

Great investment property or first home in a great family area located in Oakhill Estate; nestled on a level lot backs on to treed & creek parkland, located close to VIU, schools, malls, parks recreation facilities.

Offers 3 bedrooms & 2 baths up, spacious living room & dining room combo with bay window & gas f/p. Basement is unfinished and frame for more bedrooms & bathrooms. Presently tenanted at $1200/mth.

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A well maintained home nestled on a large lot in a quiet cul-de-sac location; situated close to V.I.U., John Barsby & Park Avenue Schools, Shopping Malls, parks, and on bus route, offer 2070 sq ft comfortable living space, 4 plus bedrooms & 3 full baths, big living rooms and spacious kitchens both up & down. Beautiful landscaped front & fenced back yards. This is an ideal place for a growing family.

BETTER THAN NEW - Here is a great opportunity to own this 3 bedrooms, 3 baths & a den town home in immaculate conditions in this popular complex. It is conveniently located close to schools, arks & recreation, golf course, strip malls, restaurants & on bus route. This corner unit town homeoffers much privacy in the with a enclosed back patio and a roof top deck with views of Mt. Benson, A corner gas fireplace that keep one warm in the winter month & and single garage with room for all your toys. Hurry! this one would not last long.

907 YEE PLACE

1632 CREEKSIDE DRIVE

$354,900

871 CHELSEA STREET

ATTENTION DEVELOPERS

REDUCED $48,500 LOT 8 - 595 8TH STREET

SOUTH NANAIMO HOME & SUITE

A new basement entry home with legal suite is schedule to be built soon on this large level lot by a warranty house builder. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths on the main floor and a 2 bedrooms, one bath legal basement suite. It offers open floor plan and great room concept, quality construction and superb workmanship, Detached garage/ workshop & Storage Shed & more.

COMING SOON

$429,900 1809-1811 NORTHFIELD RD. $419,900 LOT 11-908 PAVAN PLACE

COUNTRY CLUB CENTRE FAST FOOD BUSINESS

3200C N. ISLAND HWY.

A Custom built family home by a reputable builder in the prestigious Rocky Point neighborhood offers 3160 sq ft luxury living space, 5 bedrooms + den & 4 baths included a 2 bedroom legal suite & has all the bells & whistles of a quality home. Open concept floor plan & 9’ ceiling, big kitchen, ample cabinets, granite tops counters & islands, beautiful ensuite, heat pump & fireplace, attractive tile, Tigerwood engineered wood & laminated floors, large covered front & rear decks and much more.

Kitchen appliances included.

4842 VISTA VIEW CRES.

HOSPITAL AREA FULL DUPLEX

70 - 72 LORNE PLACE

HOSPITAL AREA - NEW HOME & SUITE

ROCKY POINT-LARGE NEW HOME

NEW HOME – LEGAL SUITE

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Great family home nestled on a 0.50 acre with private & treed lot set on a culde-sac in the Oak Hill Estate; located close to 2 levels of schools, VIU, parks, walking trails, shopping and all amenities. This quality built & well-kept 4 bedrooms, 3 baths home offers 2024 sq ft of comfort living space c/w formal living, dining, and family rooms, maple kitchen with breakfast nook. Features incl. large back deck and fenced yard, gas heating & fireplace, b/I sprinklers & central vac sys. Rich dark hardwood floors & more.

$229,900 570 ST. GEORGE STREET

$339,000 889 BROOKFIELD DRIVE

$339,000

VIEW STANLEY CHONG’S LISTINGS AND VIRTUAL TOURS: www.stanleychong.ca

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YELLOWPOINT LAKEFRONT ESTATE On peaceful Florence Lake a 5 acre oasis awaits you. 2100 feet of lake frontage, 2 acres of level land at the water’s edge and a slight plateau provides a perfect building site. There is a charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence already in place. Just minutes to oceanfront parks, ferries, city amenities and golf. You could search your whole life and never find a more beautiful setting to make your own! $659,900

JIM BALLARD

250-758-7653

717 BLYTHE AVENUE 3 bedroom, 1 bath Townsite area rancher. Freshly updated - move in ready. corner lot - workshop/garage.

407-567 TOWNSITE ROAD

2 bedroom, 2 baths ocean views. Top floor corner suite, vaulted ceilings. $169,000

$299,900

NICOLE TA

250-758-7653

NICOLE TA

250-758-7653

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ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY

1763 RAJEENA WAY

2615 RANDLE ROAD

Cute 1 bed, 1 bath cottage in the woods, nestled beneath a natural bluff of ferns and trees on beautiful Protection island. Just 5 minutes walk to the Protection Island ferry, close to parks, docks and beaches. Call today.

Own your own country estate today! Over 150 acres of beautiful rolling hills in the ALR. Situated in sunny Cedar.

Build your dream home, start farming or plant your vineyard!

Call for your package today.

Excellent 5 bedroom, 3 bath family home on a huge lot with suite.

$1,150,000

$464,900

Fully renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with amazing view across from Departure Bay Beach.

$179,900

JANE GARCIA

250-758-7653 SHARRY CURRY

250-758-7653

RYAN ANDREW

250-758-7653

$459,900

RYAN ANDREW

250-758-7653

LUXURY RANCHER ON ACREAGE ESTATE

This very private 3 acre estate boasting a sprawling 2700 sq. ft. boastin rancher with a 4-Bay over-height garage & 1800 sq. ft. wrap around cedar deck d is the perfect place to entertain family & friends. No exentertai pense was w spared in this custom built ho home.

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Enjoy carefree living in this modern 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo at The Montebello. Only 6 years old. Great floor plan with hardwood floors, large kitchen & bright/private patio. Go to www.vancouverislandlifestyle.ca for more info.

$799,900

JAN & TOM

Toll Free (855) 526-6866

NO GST!

NO GST!

Includes: Appliances, blind, fireplace, natural gas furnace and more!

Please call Adam. $358,800

Includes: Appliances, blind, fireplace, natural gas furnace and more!

Please call Adam. $348,800

ADAM KELLN

250-245-0545 ADAM KELLN

250-245-0545

NEWLY PRICED

WATERFRONT AT ITS BEST!

4 bedroom, 3 bath home on legal duplex lot. Large detached workshop. Wood and electric burning fireplace.

Great value for this solid home.

200’ of pristine waterfront. 2 bedroom home plus fully selfcontained cottage. Separate shop. Excellent value

$332,900

LUKE KOLK & SUE PERREY 250-245-1111

LOT 10 LACKHAVEN DRIVE Looking for that perfect Gulf Island lot? This .50 acre lot on Gabriola could be it. Located on the sunny south end, close to beaches, community hall and 15 min. drive to ferry. Flat and easy to build on.

$89,900

$229,900

ROSANNA DUFFY

250-758-7653

OCEANFRONT ISLAND LIVING AWAITS YOU!

ROSANNA DUFFY

GORGEOUS 1 ACRE OCEANFRONT LOT

Great opportunity to purchase an affordable no GST waterfront lot in a sought after gated community. The ocean vistas are amazing from this sheltered (year round use) harbour location.

Walk the promenade in front of your home to one of the areas nicest waterfront parks or launch your $209,900 kayak right out your front door.

In a great location only 2 minutes to town. You’ll have a tough time finding this sought after size and topography in a waterfront lot especially in wonderful Ladysmith Harbour. One minute away from the areas top marina and only 10 minutes to airport so perfect for out of area boaters. There’s over 165’ of low bank waterfront, nicely treed for character and gentle slope ideal for level entry with walk out basement. Rare Offering!! $325,000

KEITH MAZURENKO

KEITH MAZURENKO

250-245-0545

LONG LAKE HEIGHTS 5 bedroom, 4 bath home in lovely private setting in Long Lake Heights. Open living, dining, kitchen plan leading on to large deck overlooking green space. Hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, has fireplace and in law suite. A must see!

250-245-0545

SHORT WALK TO DEPARTURE BAY BEACH 5 beds, 3 baths 2,645 sqft, .25 acres, 2 bedroom authorized suite. Two driveways on two different roads offer private access for groups of people living up and down. Diamond in the rough.

$364,900

$729,900

LUKE KOLK & SUE PERREY 250-245-1111

250-758-7653

JEN STANGER

250-758-7653

RYAN COFFEY

250-758-7653

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WONDERFUL LAKESIDE ESTATES

INIVERSITY RANCHER + SUITE

Here's an enchanting 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher brimming with features that will surprise and delight your senses! Gourmet style galley kitchen and lake glimpses from its breakfast nook, luxuriously finished ensuite bath, private patio, and landscaped yard. This is truly an oasis. The Lakeside Estates community provides a private park and dock for its residents on Brannen Lake. Be sure not to miss out on this wonderful opportunity!

Bright & sweet renovated 3 bedroom home with a nice little one bedroom suite! Neat as a pin: updated kitchen, bathrooms, floors, & paint, heat pump, shop with lane access & 220 amp service. Great private backyard with fruit trees & hot tub. Don't miss this one.

JIM BALLARD

JIM BALLARD

$379,800

250-753-4070

$289,900

250-753-4070

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5980 PRIMROSE DRIVE

Great investment opportunity in this 2 bedroom condo.

Situated in a very rentale part of town, this 826 sq ft unit has new flooring, new paint, and shows very well! A great walk score, easy access to all parts of central Nanaimo and all the amenities are close at hand!

Best location for a patio home in Nanaimo! 2 beds, 2 full baths and over 1250 sq ft! this unit has a fully finished solarium, a heat pump and a nice big yard! A great layout including a full master suite.

TODD SANDERSON

TODD SANDERSON

$174,900

$294,900

$119,900

250-758-7653

CONDO WITH A VIEW NEAR HOSPITAL Great location - 5 minute walk to everywhere. This 2 bedroom condo is very clean and is in move-in condition.

250-758-7653

DAVE HITCHCOCK/ROB BOYLE 250-758-7653

OPEN CONCEPT WITH ROOM TO BREATHE

1390 LEASK ROAD

Looking for a large upscale home on acreage? This one may be for you! 4 bed 4 bath open concept home with Huge garage/workshop and tons of extras in this open concept home on 2.4 acres.

Call me today to find out more!

Panabode waterfront home 3.42 acres - spectacular views Picturesque Cedar-By-The-Sea

DAVE HITCHCOCK

NICOLE TA

$724,900

250-758-7653

$999,900

250-758-7653

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SQ FT LOTS OF STORAGE s 2ENT POTENTIAL PET ALLOWED s .EAR SCHOOLS DOWNTOWN ,ADYSMITH

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REG WARREN

$133,500

250-758-7653

5133 KAITLYNS WAY Immaculate 4 bedroom and 3 bath split level home in beautiful subdivision in Nanaimo's Pleasant Valley. The yard landscaping is amazing. There are great views of Mount Benson.

The back yard is fully fenced with great privacy. Inside the home all three bathrooms are updated. Open floor plan, and oak kitchen and the large sunken family room make the home comfortable. The flooring is in excellent shape. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom. The double garage has a built in work bench. The whole package is in first rate condition.

1943 VALLEY OAK DRIVE

NEW HOME

NEW HOME ON ACREAGE!

SOLD

PRIVATE SETTING IN CREST II

Desirable neighborhood, many updates with a great kitchen and living area. Call Heather to view.

New 5 bedroom home in beautiful Cinnabar Heights Subdivision. Corner lot, extra parking with suite in great neighbourhood. Please call to view.

To some very nice people and I can do that for you too. Call for a free home estimate today.

Spacious modular home in desired Crest ll park. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large attached shop in a 55+ park.

Easy to show, call for a viewing today.

$388,000

This fabulous over 1900 sq ft rancher will boast an amazing great room concept with large entertaining areas, beautiful finishing with maple cabinets and hardwood/tile floors. The 3 bdrm, 2 bath floor plan with vaulted ceilings will be breathtaking. There will also be a double garage and the potential for double garage workshop with a roughed in area above for a suite. All of this on 5 acres or rural property! $619,900+GST

250-758-7653

LORI BROTHERS

$119,900

LORNE GAIT

250-618-0680

$369,900

D L O S

D L O S HEATHER PYNTEN

250-758-7653

HEATHER PYNTEN

$219,900

250-758-7653 PAIGES MANNS

250-758-7653 PAIGE MANNS

250-758-7653

1,945 SQ. FT. TOWNHOME s BEDROOMS FULL BATHS FAMILY ROOM s YEARS OLD OPEN GREAT ROOM FT CEILINGS s 7ALK TO 5NIVERSITY s ,ARGE MAIN FLOOR s )NVESTMENT RENTAL POTENTIAL

$239,200

REG WARREN

250-758-7653

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381 CHEMAINUS ROAD 215-99 CHAPEL STREET IN THE HEART OF NANAIMO

CUSTOM BUILT OCTAGON HOME!

RANCHER NORTH NANAIMO

LANTZVILLE 1/2 ACRE

Main home has 4 beds, 2 baths & lake view! Stunning vaulted ceilings in this octoagon shaped home! 2 workshops, mini orchard, 3/4 fenced and great for horses, pets, chickens, B&B, home business, etc. Plus a 1 bedroom cottage! Call me now!

Over 1600 sq ft of deluxe living with family room off kitchen, separate dining room huge master bedroom. Heat pump too. And please bring your rv as we have a huge area for that Close to all amenities. Level lot Take a look today you will love it. Retire here today!

Home all redone and shows like new. Two decks property fenced with 8 ft fence and remote controlled gate. Full basement with inlaw suite if wanted. Wait till you see the English garden area. No neighbors too. On Lantzville water. do not be sorry that you have missed this home. You will love it and all the parking for rvs etc. Call right now and take a look. Your family will be glad you did.

2 bedroom Studio NA, Granite counters, engineered wood floors, huge walk-in closet and ensuite bath, lovely sunny patio.

MARILEE KROGEL

CLEM REMILLARD

CLEM REMILLARD

JEN STANGER

$535,000

250-667-4970

D L O S

$399,900

250-616-6759

$444,000

250-616-6759

$259,900

250-758-7653

The perfect Vancouver Island waterfront getaway or vacation rental. Imagine your own amazing cabin "right on" the waters edge in tranquil Ladysmith Harbour/ Stuart Channel. This high quality retreat is the perfect place to enjoy everything oceanfront living has to offer (fishing, crabbing prawning, kayaking, boating) all on your doorstep until you decide to build your dream home on the 8712 sqft lot with approx 50' of waterfront. Only ten minutes to airport or 25 minutes to ferry. You could fly out of Calgary and be in your oasis in 2 hours! Lot is perfect for a main level entry walk out basement and fully serviced by water, sewer, cable phone and internet already. Granite counter, rich and quality woodwork and floors, loft style and very West Coast feel! Great Opportunity!!! $458,900

KEITH MAZURENKO

D L O S

BEAUTIFUL SPACIOUS RANCHER

NEW LISTING - CINNABAR VALLEY

GREAT PRICE FOR HAMMOND BAY!

Home has dream shop and 2.80 acres of west coast sanctuary. Private quiet rural road in sought after Yellow Point. Less than fifteen minutes from airport, ferries, marina and shopping bit feels like a hundred miles from any hustle and bustle.

First time on the market in 25 years, this family home has been meticulously maintained. Good bones!!! Lots of upgrades!! Approx 1/2 acre with separate garage. A joy to own!!

Wonderful family split level home on quiet street in desirable Hammond Bay! 3 bedroom plus den, 3 baths, liv. room and family room, all on a big lot with a fully fenced family firendly back yard and double garage. 3544 Osprey Lookout. $385,999

$429,900

$599,900

250-245-0545 KEITH MAZURENKO

250-245-0545

SHARRY CURRY

250-758-7653

MARILEE KROGEL

250-667-4970

HELP FABULOUS HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS!

NEWER FAMILY HOME

Delightful & move in ready rancher on almost 1/3 acre. 3 bdrms plus family room and full ensuite bathroom.

Just over 1 yr old, this amazing home offers over 2700 sq ft with 6 bedrooms (Including legal 2 bed suite) and 3 full baths. Nice yard, huge lot, oversized double garage and more. Overlooks beautiful Buttertubs Marsh! $479,900

Fabulous and meticulous basement entry home with a suite. Like new this home offers 3 beds/2 baths up and another 3 bedrooms down including a 2 bedroom suite. Pristine condition, private yard and siding onto a park. $459,900

Beautiful 2 bed home, walk on waterfront, harbour & city views. Garage, garden workshop, sunny and private yard - call today to view.

DAVID HAYWARD

LORI BROTHERS

LORI BROTHERS

JANE GARCIA

CEDAR AREA WITH DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE

$309,500

250-758-7653

NEAR WOODGROVE CENTRE

2 bedroom modular home on .83 acre. Spacious kitchen, added family room. Addition has 3rd bedroom with its own entrance. Extensive decking, pond, newer roof, powered workshop, 2 storage sheds, storage tent, RV parking. $299,900

GAIL SJOSTROM

250-758-7653

250-758-7653

250-758-7653

#69-658 ALDERWOOD

LEVEL ENTRY IN PLEASANT VALLEY

1,056 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms + den, 2 baths, garage with 70 amp service, in MHP allows pets!

MLS#388363

Beautifully finished! This lovely home offers 3 bedrooms on the main and a fabulous great room. Rec room down with loads of other area for future development.

$374,900

$174,900

CINDY BURROWS

250-245-0545

LORI BROTHERS

SUNNY WATERFRONT

Everything verything you need in a nice clean 3 bed + 2 bed be ite. Only steps to school, schoo suite. rge kid friendly yard, quiet quie large reet Daylight basement street. basement, aall appliances!

D L O S $258,800

$589,000

250-758-7653

LONG LAKE LOT Come and build your own custom home on this lovely south facing lot on Long Lake. The gently sloping property is perfect for a level entry design. Located at the end of a no thru road for $285,000 ultimate privacy.

250-758-7653 LORI BROTHERS

ROY PRZADA

250-758-7653

ARE YOU A GOLFER? Did you know there are 21 golf facilities from Duncan to Ladysmith? There are super homes near these golf courses too. Email or call me and I can send you the link to this information.

250-758-7653 ROB BOYLE

TWO LEGAL SUITES IN OLD CITY Here is a virtually new 3 bedroom home with a self-contained legal 1 bedroom suite. Each floor has its own hydro meter, water heater, laundry area and 4 pce bath. Upstairs offers hardwood floors in the living room, covered deck & access to a fenced back yard. Conveniently located close to downtown & University.

Minutes walk to the waterfront. Don't miss this $289,900 investment opportunity!

ANDREA GUEULETTE

250-616-0609

OCEAN VIEW FAMILY HOME WITH SUITE Spacious bsmt entry.1800 sq. ft. up with main floor family room. 3200 Sqft total with lots of updates $476,500

250-802-3650

DAVID HAYWARD

250-758-7653

HOME ON 5 ACRES Privacy in Cedar by the Sea. 1595 BRIGHTMAN ROAD $479,900

RON WILLIAMS

250-245-0545

NEW LISTING Ocean & Mountain view custom home steps from beautiful Holland Creek Park in Ladysmith. High End finishings throughout, Brazilian Cherry Hardwood, crown moulding, custom cabinets, and marble kitchen countertops are just a few of the many quality features. Private yard & lots of sun to entertain on the expansive deck overlooking to forrest backdrop & fenced backyard. 3 Bedrooms + Den, 3 Baths, Library & Sun Room, Dbl Garage w. Storage. Great floor plan! $464,900 Nearby all amenities!

ALICIA TODD

250-816-3991

FANTASTIC CONDO IN ROSS CROMARTY Investor Alert! Did you know you can fully rent now at Ross Cromarty? The unit we have listed is clean and updated. Call for more details. $139,900 ROB BOYLE/DAVE HITCHCOCK 250-802-3650

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WONDERFUL LAKESIDE ESTATES

INIVERSITY RANCHER + SUITE

Here's an enchanting 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher brimming with features that will surprise and delight your senses! Gourmet style galley kitchen and lake glimpses from its breakfast nook, luxuriously finished ensuite bath, private patio, and landscaped yard. This is truly an oasis. The Lakeside Estates community provides a private park and dock for its residents on Brannen Lake. Be sure not to miss out on this wonderful opportunity!

Bright & sweet renovated 3 bedroom home with a nice little one bedroom suite! Neat as a pin: updated kitchen, bathrooms, floors, & paint, heat pump, shop with lane access & 220 amp service. Great private backyard with fruit trees & hot tub. Don't miss this one.

JIM BALLARD

JIM BALLARD

$379,800

250-753-4070

$289,900

250-753-4070

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5980 PRIMROSE DRIVE

Great investment opportunity in this 2 bedroom condo.

Situated in a very rentale part of town, this 826 sq ft unit has new flooring, new paint, and shows very well! A great walk score, easy access to all parts of central Nanaimo and all the amenities are close at hand!

Best location for a patio home in Nanaimo! 2 beds, 2 full baths and over 1250 sq ft! this unit has a fully finished solarium, a heat pump and a nice big yard! A great layout including a full master suite.

TODD SANDERSON

TODD SANDERSON

$174,900

$294,900

$119,900

250-758-7653

CONDO WITH A VIEW NEAR HOSPITAL Great location - 5 minute walk to everywhere. This 2 bedroom condo is very clean and is in move-in condition.

250-758-7653

DAVE HITCHCOCK/ROB BOYLE 250-758-7653

OPEN CONCEPT WITH ROOM TO BREATHE

1390 LEASK ROAD

Looking for a large upscale home on acreage? This one may be for you! 4 bed 4 bath open concept home with Huge garage/workshop and tons of extras in this open concept home on 2.4 acres.

Call me today to find out more!

Panabode waterfront home 3.42 acres - spectacular views Picturesque Cedar-By-The-Sea

DAVE HITCHCOCK

NICOLE TA

$724,900

250-758-7653

$999,900

250-758-7653

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SQ FT LOTS OF STORAGE s 2ENT POTENTIAL PET ALLOWED s .EAR SCHOOLS DOWNTOWN ,ADYSMITH

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REG WARREN

$133,500

250-758-7653

5133 KAITLYNS WAY Immaculate 4 bedroom and 3 bath split level home in beautiful subdivision in Nanaimo's Pleasant Valley. The yard landscaping is amazing. There are great views of Mount Benson.

The back yard is fully fenced with great privacy. Inside the home all three bathrooms are updated. Open floor plan, and oak kitchen and the large sunken family room make the home comfortable. The flooring is in excellent shape. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom. The double garage has a built in work bench. The whole package is in first rate condition.

1943 VALLEY OAK DRIVE

NEW HOME

NEW HOME ON ACREAGE!

SOLD

PRIVATE SETTING IN CREST II

Desirable neighborhood, many updates with a great kitchen and living area. Call Heather to view.

New 5 bedroom home in beautiful Cinnabar Heights Subdivision. Corner lot, extra parking with suite in great neighbourhood. Please call to view.

To some very nice people and I can do that for you too. Call for a free home estimate today.

Spacious modular home in desired Crest ll park. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large attached shop in a 55+ park.

Easy to show, call for a viewing today.

$388,000

This fabulous over 1900 sq ft rancher will boast an amazing great room concept with large entertaining areas, beautiful finishing with maple cabinets and hardwood/tile floors. The 3 bdrm, 2 bath floor plan with vaulted ceilings will be breathtaking. There will also be a double garage and the potential for double garage workshop with a roughed in area above for a suite. All of this on 5 acres or rural property! $619,900+GST

250-758-7653

LORI BROTHERS

$119,900

LORNE GAIT

250-618-0680

$369,900

D L O S

D L O S HEATHER PYNTEN

250-758-7653

HEATHER PYNTEN

$219,900

250-758-7653 PAIGES MANNS

250-758-7653 PAIGE MANNS

250-758-7653

1,945 SQ. FT. TOWNHOME s BEDROOMS FULL BATHS FAMILY ROOM s YEARS OLD OPEN GREAT ROOM FT CEILINGS s 7ALK TO 5NIVERSITY s ,ARGE MAIN FLOOR s )NVESTMENT RENTAL POTENTIAL

$239,200

REG WARREN

250-758-7653

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381 CHEMAINUS ROAD 215-99 CHAPEL STREET IN THE HEART OF NANAIMO

CUSTOM BUILT OCTAGON HOME!

RANCHER NORTH NANAIMO

LANTZVILLE 1/2 ACRE

Main home has 4 beds, 2 baths & lake view! Stunning vaulted ceilings in this octoagon shaped home! 2 workshops, mini orchard, 3/4 fenced and great for horses, pets, chickens, B&B, home business, etc. Plus a 1 bedroom cottage! Call me now!

Over 1600 sq ft of deluxe living with family room off kitchen, separate dining room huge master bedroom. Heat pump too. And please bring your rv as we have a huge area for that Close to all amenities. Level lot Take a look today you will love it. Retire here today!

Home all redone and shows like new. Two decks property fenced with 8 ft fence and remote controlled gate. Full basement with inlaw suite if wanted. Wait till you see the English garden area. No neighbors too. On Lantzville water. do not be sorry that you have missed this home. You will love it and all the parking for rvs etc. Call right now and take a look. Your family will be glad you did.

2 bedroom Studio NA, Granite counters, engineered wood floors, huge walk-in closet and ensuite bath, lovely sunny patio.

MARILEE KROGEL

CLEM REMILLARD

CLEM REMILLARD

JEN STANGER

$535,000

250-667-4970

D L O S

$399,900

250-616-6759

$444,000

250-616-6759

$259,900

250-758-7653

The perfect Vancouver Island waterfront getaway or vacation rental. Imagine your own amazing cabin "right on" the waters edge in tranquil Ladysmith Harbour/ Stuart Channel. This high quality retreat is the perfect place to enjoy everything oceanfront living has to offer (fishing, crabbing prawning, kayaking, boating) all on your doorstep until you decide to build your dream home on the 8712 sqft lot with approx 50' of waterfront. Only ten minutes to airport or 25 minutes to ferry. You could fly out of Calgary and be in your oasis in 2 hours! Lot is perfect for a main level entry walk out basement and fully serviced by water, sewer, cable phone and internet already. Granite counter, rich and quality woodwork and floors, loft style and very West Coast feel! Great Opportunity!!! $458,900

KEITH MAZURENKO

D L O S

BEAUTIFUL SPACIOUS RANCHER

NEW LISTING - CINNABAR VALLEY

GREAT PRICE FOR HAMMOND BAY!

Home has dream shop and 2.80 acres of west coast sanctuary. Private quiet rural road in sought after Yellow Point. Less than fifteen minutes from airport, ferries, marina and shopping bit feels like a hundred miles from any hustle and bustle.

First time on the market in 25 years, this family home has been meticulously maintained. Good bones!!! Lots of upgrades!! Approx 1/2 acre with separate garage. A joy to own!!

Wonderful family split level home on quiet street in desirable Hammond Bay! 3 bedroom plus den, 3 baths, liv. room and family room, all on a big lot with a fully fenced family firendly back yard and double garage. 3544 Osprey Lookout. $385,999

$429,900

$599,900

250-245-0545 KEITH MAZURENKO

250-245-0545

SHARRY CURRY

250-758-7653

MARILEE KROGEL

250-667-4970

HELP FABULOUS HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS!

NEWER FAMILY HOME

Delightful & move in ready rancher on almost 1/3 acre. 3 bdrms plus family room and full ensuite bathroom.

Just over 1 yr old, this amazing home offers over 2700 sq ft with 6 bedrooms (Including legal 2 bed suite) and 3 full baths. Nice yard, huge lot, oversized double garage and more. Overlooks beautiful Buttertubs Marsh! $479,900

Fabulous and meticulous basement entry home with a suite. Like new this home offers 3 beds/2 baths up and another 3 bedrooms down including a 2 bedroom suite. Pristine condition, private yard and siding onto a park. $459,900

Beautiful 2 bed home, walk on waterfront, harbour & city views. Garage, garden workshop, sunny and private yard - call today to view.

DAVID HAYWARD

LORI BROTHERS

LORI BROTHERS

JANE GARCIA

CEDAR AREA WITH DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE

$309,500

250-758-7653

NEAR WOODGROVE CENTRE

2 bedroom modular home on .83 acre. Spacious kitchen, added family room. Addition has 3rd bedroom with its own entrance. Extensive decking, pond, newer roof, powered workshop, 2 storage sheds, storage tent, RV parking. $299,900

GAIL SJOSTROM

250-758-7653

250-758-7653

250-758-7653

#69-658 ALDERWOOD

LEVEL ENTRY IN PLEASANT VALLEY

1,056 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms + den, 2 baths, garage with 70 amp service, in MHP allows pets!

MLS#388363

Beautifully finished! This lovely home offers 3 bedrooms on the main and a fabulous great room. Rec room down with loads of other area for future development.

$374,900

$174,900

CINDY BURROWS

250-245-0545

LORI BROTHERS

SUNNY WATERFRONT

Everything verything you need in a nice clean 3 bed + 2 bed be ite. Only steps to school, schoo suite. rge kid friendly yard, quiet quie large reet Daylight basement street. basement, aall appliances!

D L O S $258,800

$589,000

250-758-7653

LONG LAKE LOT Come and build your own custom home on this lovely south facing lot on Long Lake. The gently sloping property is perfect for a level entry design. Located at the end of a no thru road for $285,000 ultimate privacy.

250-758-7653 LORI BROTHERS

ROY PRZADA

250-758-7653

ARE YOU A GOLFER? Did you know there are 21 golf facilities from Duncan to Ladysmith? There are super homes near these golf courses too. Email or call me and I can send you the link to this information.

250-758-7653 ROB BOYLE

TWO LEGAL SUITES IN OLD CITY Here is a virtually new 3 bedroom home with a self-contained legal 1 bedroom suite. Each floor has its own hydro meter, water heater, laundry area and 4 pce bath. Upstairs offers hardwood floors in the living room, covered deck & access to a fenced back yard. Conveniently located close to downtown & University.

Minutes walk to the waterfront. Don't miss this $289,900 investment opportunity!

ANDREA GUEULETTE

250-616-0609

OCEAN VIEW FAMILY HOME WITH SUITE Spacious bsmt entry.1800 sq. ft. up with main floor family room. 3200 Sqft total with lots of updates $476,500

250-802-3650

DAVID HAYWARD

250-758-7653

HOME ON 5 ACRES Privacy in Cedar by the Sea. 1595 BRIGHTMAN ROAD $479,900

RON WILLIAMS

250-245-0545

NEW LISTING Ocean & Mountain view custom home steps from beautiful Holland Creek Park in Ladysmith. High End finishings throughout, Brazilian Cherry Hardwood, crown moulding, custom cabinets, and marble kitchen countertops are just a few of the many quality features. Private yard & lots of sun to entertain on the expansive deck overlooking to forrest backdrop & fenced backyard. 3 Bedrooms + Den, 3 Baths, Library & Sun Room, Dbl Garage w. Storage. Great floor plan! $464,900 Nearby all amenities!

ALICIA TODD

250-816-3991

FANTASTIC CONDO IN ROSS CROMARTY Investor Alert! Did you know you can fully rent now at Ross Cromarty? The unit we have listed is clean and updated. Call for more details. $139,900 ROB BOYLE/DAVE HITCHCOCK 250-802-3650

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SUPER DEAL AT $799,000

INVESTOR ALERT

18 acres/House/Barn. This solid three bedroom, full basement home has never been on the market.

Pasture in beautiful condition, fenced and crossed fenced. Ideal for horses.

“2 Houses on 1 acre” Situated at the end of a quiet no thru country road offering lots of privacy. Houses would probably rent close to $1000 a month each. Due the math.

GREG BUCHANAN

GREG BUCHANAN

$779,000

$299,900

250-245-0545

250-245-0545

#30 – 6245 BLUEBACK ROAD This 2 bed, 2 bath upper level condo, located in Eagle Point Villas, is close to beaches & amenities. Boasting seasonal ocean views; a bright, open plan; gas fireplace in living room; and easy maintenance this is ideal for the retiree or 1st time home buyer. $198,000

NICKLEN|ROY|MACKAY 1-888-954-4433

INVESTMENT RANCHER Located just a few blocks to Vancouver Island University. This three bedroom rancher has been home to university students for the last 6 years. It has a new bathroom, the roof was replaced in 2009, new counter tops. It has a lane access at the back of the large lot which makes it ideal for a carriage house. Priced for a quick sale. $219,500

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250-758-7653

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1827 WHITE BLOSSOM WAY Country Hills Family Home! This 5 bedroom 3 bath home, featuring a legal 2 bedroom suite, backs on forest. Built in 2010, this beauty has the balance of its new home warranty in place and is tastefully finished throughout! Hardwood, floors, views of the valley, and an open $399,900 plan round out the package!!

TODD SANDERSON

2 HOUSES ON 5 ACRES

UPDATED OCEANVIEW DEPARTURE BAY CONDO

3020 ANCHOR WAY

Of fenced and cross fenced paddocks, with pretty pastoral views and definitely located in horse country. Main home is 4 bedroom 2 storey with basement and second older home is two semi suites. $459,000 4303 YELLOWPOINT ROAD

Live like you are on vacation year-round in this beautiful seaside condo. Ocean views from every window and large patio overlooking the pool and bay. Beautifully updated inside.

2 bds, 2 bths. 1134 sqft.

This nature lover’s paradise backs onto Notch Hill with miles of walking trails, boasting a half acre of ocean views.

An open concept 2,723 sq. ft. home with a walk-out lower level suite for extended family or guests. Lots of upgrades.

250-758-7653 JILL DASHWOOD

250-245-0545

312-2560 Departure Bay Rd.

ROSANNA DUFFY

$219,900

250-758-7653

NORTH NANAIMO OCEAN VIEW ACREAGE ESTATE Custom built executive 6,000sf, 1.9 acres, totally private. Meticulously crafted, high end finish. Chef’s kitchen with built-ins, 5 bathrooms, 4 fireplaces, hardwood floors. Great room design, 24x30 entertaining family room.

Spectacular ocean & sunset views.

This has it all. One of a kind properties with all city amenities. Shopping, schools, parks at your door. For details call Blaine Froats. $1,895,000

BLAINE FROATS MLS#387712

1-888-954-4433

BUILDING LOT Level ready to buIld on 110.69 x 116.86 Subdivision potential, city water & sewer Excellent soil conditions treed at rear for privacy 376-7th Street

$158,800 CEDAR MINI ACREAGE Nanaimo River, across from sandy private swimming beach. .79 of an acre 2 titles.

2217 sq. ft. fully finished basement entry, built in 1996 with recent upgrades. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, jetted tub, woodstove, professional 30x40 workshop with auto hoist plus RV 30 ft. storage garage, RV parking, fenced and more. Ideal for suite or home business property.

250-755-5959 / 250-758-7653 BLAINE FROATS

2421 HOLYROOD DRIVE

$475,800

NICKLEN|ROY|MACKAY

$459,900

LONG LAKE VIEW LOT $105,900 UNOBSTRUCTED FABULOUS VIEW 6986 SQ. FT. ASSESSMENT $118,000

250-755-5959 / 250-758-7653 BLAINE FROATS

250-755-5959 / 250-758-7653

$499,900

DEPARTURE BAY well-built unique elegant solid 4 bedroom, 5 bath single family house on a 0.31 acre Lot, totally renovated with new maple hardwood flooring, kitchen, heat pump, 2 fireplaces & etc. Added attractions include an indoor swimming pool and 28’”Yurt”, would be perfect for Yoga classes, Healing Center...

LANTZVILLE ACREAGE $889,900

110-1685 ESTEVAN ROAD

MLS#393183

$156,600

BRECHIN HILL great 2 bedroom 2 bath, garden level entry condominium home, spacious patio, recent renovated & upgrade fresh painting, kitchen appliances, flooring, covered patio, gas fireplace and security system in suite. Secured underground parking stall. Secured entrance, visitor parking close to Terminal Park Plaza and only a few minutes to ferry, easy to go anywhere.

6474 LASALLE ROAD

MLS# 392727

6.27 acres treed for privacy on Caillet Creek. 2 legal homes. Main home: 5 bedrooms, 3 baths with an in-law suite. Has many recent improvements: 800 sq. ft. deck and heat pump, air conditioning, plus a rear yard, overheight 2 bay shop 24x30. RV parking. 2nd Home: 1133 sq. ft. Norse Log home, 2 bedroom, 1 bath plus den area. Built in 2002. Excellent artesian well water. Viewing is a must.

Please call.

BLAINE FROATS

250-755-5959 / 250-758-7653

$555,000

NORTH NANAIMO 5 bedrms & 3 baths with incredible ocean & mountain views. Bright kitchen has upgraded with the gorgeous red cherry wood cabinets. 2 cozy natural gas fireplaces. Downstairs has a spacious space for a 2cd kitchen, ideal for extended family members or teenagers. in a convenient neighbourhood which is close to all levels of excellent schools, to the beach, shopping & North end amenities.

WALK ON WATERFRONT ACREAGE $988,000 4 acres on a private bay with sandy beach treed for privacy with adjoining creek/river. Secured gated entry with custom built executive, 3680 sf, 6 bedroom with 4 baths, high end finish, hardwood floors, granite countertops, elegant 5 pc ensuite, built-in stainless steel appliances, gourmet chef’s kitchen, 2nd kitchen lower floor, vaulted ceilings, 3 bay garage, community water plus 11 gal a min. well. Build your own dock, subdivision potential, viewing is a must. New price!

BLAINE FROATS

250-755-5959 / 250-758-7653

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www.coastrealty.com 250.758.7653 Third Generation REALTOR®

email: lbrothers22@gmail.com

1.800.779.4966

DEPARTURE BAY BEAUTY

DEPARTURE BAY

$389,900

“Located just a couple of blocks to Country Club Mall sits this elegant, updated and well cared for home. Offering a fabulous 4 split level design with over 3100 sq ft of spacious living. There are 3+ bedrooms, 4 bathrooms plus a gracious living/ dining area separated by a cozy wood burning fireplace, separate family room, sunroom and more. The oak floors glisten throughout the main plus you’ll enjoy lovely updated baths and a kitchen overlooking the tranquil and private back yard. Fully fenced and offering over 13000 sq ft plus close to schools.

LARGE RANCHER ON ACREAGE

Spectacular Craftsman Style Rancher offering over 1900 sq ft with vaulted ceilings. Huge Great Room with centre island and large dining area overlooking a pastoral private setting. There will be 3 bedrooms plus a den/office and 2 full baths.

Exceptionally finished with hardwod, tile, granite and more. There is also a double garage plus potential for a double garage/shop/carriage house or 2nd dwelling. All of this located on 5 acres!

Just 10 minutes to Nanaimo.

FAMILIES WELCOME

“Situated beside a park and in a quiet cul de sac offering a perfect setting for a family. This only 9 year old home has been meticulously maintained and shows like new. Offering 6 bedrooms (incl. 2 bed suite), 3 full baths and a great room with a gourmet kitchen with huge centre island.

Perfect for entertaining. The main living area features a cozy gas fireplace and beautiful hardwood floors plus loads of windows for extra light. The oversized yard is fully fenced for your pets. All of this plus a double garage and great neighbourhood make the perfect package.

DIVERS LAKE

$459,900

LEVEL ENTRY, QUIET STREET

Over 2900 sq ft is offered here with the main and part of the basement beautifully finished! Offering 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths with a fabulous great room design with electric fireplace, engineered hardwood floors, crown moldings, transom windows and more. Huge unfinished basement for whatever your heart desires. Double garage, cul de sac and private back yard. A great move!!

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$374,900

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Beautifully finished rancher with 1430 sq.ft., 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Fabulous great room design with feature gas fireplace, high ceilings, oversized windows throughout and more. Fully fenced and high end finishing! Located at the end of a no thru road and double garage complete the package!

LLOWER LANTZVILLE

$479,900

$409,900+GST ALMOST NEW WITH SUITE!

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LOWER LANTZVILLE BEAUTY!

1 year old basement entry home so no GST and fully loaded with all the extras. This amazing home offers a fabulous floor plan with hardwood and tile floors, great room, 9 ft. ceilings up and down and the list goes on. Upstairs there’s 3 beds & 2 full baths, 4th bed down plus a 2 bedroom legal suite.

$479,900

HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS BEAUTY!

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LAKEFRONT LOT!

$285,000

Another amazing basement entry home by GMK Contracting. This family home will have over 2600 sq ft on 2 levels.

The upper floor will be exceptionally finished with maple cabinets and hardwood/tile floors. Upstairs offers your main living areas and 3 bedrooms plus 2 full baths. The lower level features a den for the upstairs plus a fully contained 2 bedroom legal suite.

WALK ON WATERFRONT ACREAGE

Come and build your dream home on Long Lake. This sloping lot provides direct walk on access to long lake for boating, fishing, kayaking, water skiing and more! Many neighbouring homes are selling for $850,000-$1,300,000.

Call Lori for details. 250-616-011

UPLANDS

Extensively remodelled this amazing split level home off fers over 2700 ft.with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.

The open floor plan features oak floors and a valor gas center fireplace. The kitchen is bright and open with granite counters and is ideal for entertaining. Double garage, separate studio/shop, 1/3 acre property and more.

GABRIOLA

$1,850,000

Through the wrought iron gates you’ll be greeted by almost 700 feet of accessible south facing waterfront! This spectacular 1 acre property and grand 4300 sq ft home is truly breathtaking. Offering 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this extensively updated residence has views from every room. 8 decks, huge sand stone feature fireplace, opulent kitchen/nook, and a décor that blends seamlessly with the environment. There is also a 2 bedroom separate cottage and triple garage. Just 5 minutes to the Gabriola Ferry and 30 minutes to Nanaimo!

LEVEL ENTRY IN UPLANDS

Nicely maintained 2400 sq. ft. home in Uplands offering a level entry design with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths on the main plus 2 additional bedrooms and bath down. Roughed in for inlaw suite. Hardwood floors, gas fireplace, and southern exposure. Backing onto green space for ultimate privacy.

UPLANDS

$319,900 NEW HOME IN HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS

This home is under construction and will be ready by mid Fall. Beautifully finished throughout with hardwood & tile floors, neutral colours plus a great floor plan. 3 bedrooms up plus an additional bed/den down and a 2 bedroom legal suite to complete the package.

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT

$469,900+GST WHEN PRIVACY IS PARAMOUNT

CEDAR

$214,900

Located just minutes to downtown Nanaimo and Cedar shopping areas and trails, this 2 acre parcel of land is perfect for your dream home or a private country retreat. Gently sloping and easy to build on with some marketable timber.

Wide road frontage with easy access. 2 wells on the property, but cedar water may be available.

Call Lori for more details.

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Plans mix latest trends with classic updates HIGH-RISES, from Page 8

About 25 per cent of the office space in the Bunker Hill area, where several towers are clustered, is empty. That compares with 18 per cent in the adjacent flats of the financial district, according to brokerage Cushman & Wakefield. Bunker Hill landlords, however, seem confident that downtownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resurgence will spread uphill, and they generally continue to ask for higher rents than are found in the financial district.

At Brookfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gas Co. Tower and Wells Fargo Center, the architects have completed the hip new spaces the landlord ordered up as models. Each is designed to convince prospective tenants that they can get the benefits of an open plan and creative office inside a traditional corporate-style tower.

In one suite, meant for an entertainment law firm, pod-like tents serve as meeting rooms and an inviting nook for relaxation can be reached by ladder. In offices created for a fashion media firm, dramatic printed wall coverings offer a counterpoint to a vast mural by artist Frank Stella visible through the north windows.

One of the overhauled offices, designed with a law firm in mind, intends to lure young

Traditional buildings seek to retain their core tenancy of accountants, lawyers and bankers who are now demanding creative spaces. [TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE]

workers who crave social interaction, said architect Tim Gajewski, design director at Wolcott Architecture Interiors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When someone can work remotely with a handheld device at Starbucks or at home, why go to the office in the first place?â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We created a better porch light to attract the moths.â&#x20AC;?

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and work growing blurred, Gajewskiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s created a homey office space with residential-style furniture, subdued lighting and pods for meetings or solo work â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in the shape of Chinese lanterns.

A â&#x20AC;&#x153;quietâ&#x20AC;? room could be used for yoga or employee training.

The U.S. Bank Tower â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the tallest building in the West at 72 stories, owned by OUE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is also

undergoing a major renovation, at the cost of about $50 million, which includes adding a sky-high restaurant and an observation deck to be completed by the end of the year.

At street level, the lobby will change from staid to sparkly with the installation of one of the biggest LED walls in the country, essentially an enormous 3-D television screen that will project colorful, ever-changing art displays.

Dezzutti predicts that the tech and entertainment types who have clustered in the surrounding communities of Santa Monica, Playa Vista and Hollywood will eventually make their way to downtown towers. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already happened in other cities including Lower Manhattan, Seattle and San Francisco.

Downtowns have the transportation infrastructure, highspeed Internet fiber connections, and bars and restaurants that are harder to come by in other neighborhoods.

The tall buildings will remain a tough sell for some firms, however. When downtown tech company NationBuilder, which creates tools for online communities, decided to expand last year, it landed in brick-walled space in the 1920s landmark Millennium Biltmore Hotel.

Why not locate in a conventional skyscraper? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think that ever crossed our minds,â&#x20AC;? said Jusleen Sodiwal, senior strategist for NationBuilder. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kinds of companies that are attracted to real estate like that havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet seen the light.â&#x20AC;?

For architect Doug Hanson, the difference between being in a skyscraper or being in a so-called creative building is less important than the neighborhood. His firm, Hanson LA, rented offices halfway up U.S. Bank Tower in 2005 simply because it was available and affordable.

In 2010, as the downtown revival took hold, he moved into a 1920s office building last used for garment manufacturing.

The building was so â&#x20AC;&#x153;creativeâ&#x20AC;? that it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have heating or air conditioning, but an urban renaissance was going on outside their front door.

Now the street itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on, Spring Street, is getting hot, his building has been renovated â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and rents are rising to match.

So Hanson may move yet again.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s considering a high-rise in the financial district. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really about the neighborhood on the street and the neighbors in the building,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can do whatever we want with the space.â&#x20AC;?

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