Special Features - VIREB Home Fair April 29, 2017

VIREB represents over 1,000 REALTOR® members in nearly 90 member offices on Vancouver Island (north of Victoria).

Janice Stromar, President: 250.758.7653 Don McClintock, President-Elect: 250.748.7200 Margo Hoffman, Past President: 250.248.8371 Darrell Paysen, Manager, Member Services: 250.390.4212

www.vireb.com Or, for further localized comments, please contact: Campbell River: Erika Haley 250.286.1187 Comox Valley: Kevin Reid 250.334.3124 Nanaimo: Janice Stromar 250.758.7653 Kaye Broens 250.751.1223

Parksville-Qualicum: Margo Hoffman 250.248.8371 Port Alberni-West Coast: Sandy Rantz 250.726.2228 Cowichan Valley: Lovina Miller 250.748.0320

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777 Poplar Street, Nanaimo BC. V9S 2H7. Phone 250-753-3707.

VIREB BOARD OF DIRECTORS Front row (left to right): Margo Hoffman, Past President; Janice Stromar, President; Don McClintock, President-Elect; and Bill Benoit, Executive Officer.

Back row (left to right, all directors): Sandy Rantz, Kaye Broens, Lovina Miller, Marty Douglas, Kevin Reid, Mark Clark, and Erika Haley.

SEVEN VIREB MEMBERS HONOURED AT FEBRUARY 27 AWARDS LUNCHEON IN NANAIMO NANAIMO, BC – Six members of the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) received 2016 REALTORS Care® Awards at a special luncheon on February 27 in Nanaimo.

VIREB hosted the event in conjunction with its annual general meeting to recognize members who give back to their communities. Coast Capital Savings sponsored the event for the tenth year in a row.

The REALTORS Care® Award recipients are Deanna Collins, Royal LePage Advance Realty, Campbell River; Per Dahlstrom, One Percent Realty, Duncan; Chris Fenton, Royal LePage Port AlberniPacific Rim Realty; Larry McNabb, RE/ MAX of Nanaimo; Rudi Widdershoven, RE/MAX First Realty, Parksville; and Ryan Williams of RE/MAX Ocean Pacific Realty in Comox. All six members received the awards for their dedication to the REALTORS Care® philosophy and principles, demonstrated by their generous volunteerism and community

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service. In recognition of their hard work and dedication, VIREB will donate $500 to each recipient’s chosen charity.

Also honoured at the wards ceremony was Rob Grey from RE/MAX of Nanaimo, who received VIREB’s 2016 REALTOR® of the Year Award. VIREB presents this prestigious award to a member whose dedication to excellence has profoundly influenced the professional image of Vancouver Island REALTORS®.

Throughout the year, members of organized real estate work together to make a difference in their communities by volunteering time and raising funds for a diverse array of causes and charities. Many of these initiatives fall under the REALTORS Care® umbrella, a guiding principle and brand that celebrate the great philanthropic work done by Canadian REALTOR®; real estate boards and associations; and broker offices. Canadian REALTORS® raised and donated over $91 million for charity between 2012 and 2015.

From row, L-R: Ryan Williams, Larry McNabb and Deanna Collins. Back row, L-R: Chris Fenton, Rob Grey, Rudi Widdershoven and Per Dahlstrom.

PHOTO CREDIT: Artez Photography.

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VIREB Hosts First-Ever Buyers & Sellers Home Fair on April 29 in Nanaimo NANAIMO, BC – The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) will host its first-ever Buyers & Sellers home Fair on Saturday, April 29 at Beban Park Social Centre in Nanaimo.

With a theme of “learn from the real estate experts,” this consumer-focused event is an incredible opportunity for exhibitors to engage with consumers who are there to learn about real estate. VIREB has booked four notable speakers who will share their knowledge and expertise on mortgages, assessments, secondary suites, and the overall housing market.

First up will be Tony Joe, a 25-year real estate veteran, past president of the Victoria Real Estate Board, and a PDP instructor for the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA). If you find the thought of buying or selling real estate daunting, Joe will help demystify the entire real estate transaction during his talk titled “Everything You Wanted to Know About Real Estate (But Were Afraid to Ask!)” Next up will be Maurice Primeau, a senior appraiser with BC Assessment, who will deliver “Assessments 101.” Primeau’s talk will cover how properties are valued, how BC

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Assessment uses that information for taxbase purposes, assessment accuracy, and the appeal process.

Mike Bates from the City of Nanaimo will then present “Home Suite Home: Get the Scoop on Secondary Suites!” If you are interested in building a secondary suite to generate rental revenue, accommodate a relative, or increase your home’s value, this session is a must-see.

Attendees will leave this presentation with the knowledge and confidence needed to construct a safe and legal secondary suite.

Rounding out the spectrum of speakers is BCREA chief economist Cameron Muir, who will tell you what to expect from British Columbia’s housing market in 2017.

In addition to these four industry experts, attendees will also have access to “Ted Talks” style mini-seminars in breakout rooms covering a broad range of real-estate-oriented topics, from home staging to mortgages.

VIREB’s Buyers & Sellers Home Fair is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to exhibitors to market their businesses to an engaged audience.

For a full schedule and session information, visit www.vireb.com

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FINANCING YOUR FIRST HOME OR YOUR FIFTEENTH, getting sound advice not only saves you money but gives you peace of mind. In todays’ rapidly changing Mortgage Industry, it is more important than ever to have a Professional working with you. Come and join us at the VIREB Home Fair to meet our team of experts and get your Home Equity Financing questions answered “THE POWER OF STAGING”, Expert Vicki Lerch shows us how staging will create buyer interest. Even in a Sellers market staging will set you apart. If you think staging is decluttering and removing personal photos, you’re not alone – but, according to Lerch, you’re mistaken. As a recently designated “Top Ten Professional Vacant Home Stager, Canada 2016, Lerch will share the power of staging.

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This presentation will offer a brief history of BC Assessment and explain what the organization does, how it does it, and why. Primeau will cover BC Assessment’s vision and mission; core products; how properties are valued; and how that information is used for tax-base purposes. He will also touch on the assessment appeal process, market movement, and assessment accuracy.

Primeau will then open the floor for questions.

What can you expect from British Columbia’s housing market in 2017? Cameron Muir, chief economist for the British Columbia Real Estate Association, will discuss short-term and long-term economic and demographic factors that affect the housing market on Vancouver Island. He will also highlight the latest trends and provide a forecast of home sales and prices for 2017 and beyond.

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Are you interested in a secondary suite for your home but aren’t sure where to start? Then don’t miss this illuminating presentation

by City of Nanaimo building inspector Mike Bates. Consumers are turning to secondary suites more than ever to generate rental revenue, accommodate a relative, or increase their home’s value to prospective buyers. In this session, Bates will offer a brief historical perspective on the City of Nanaimo’s decision to allow secondary suites. He will also touch briefly on carriage houses but focus mainly on building codes, zoning bylaws, property qualifications, and limitations. You’ll leave this presentation with the knowledge and confidence needed to construct a safe and legal secondary suite.

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#1 Habitat for Humanity Mid-Vancouver Island #1-4128 Mostar Rd, Nanaimo, 250-758-8078 Habitat for Humanity Mid-Vancouver Island’s mission is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means of breaking the cycle of poverty. Revenue from our ReStore covers all the operating costs, allowing 100% of donating to go towards building new homes. We build strength, stability and independence through affordable homeownership. #2 Artez Photography Corporation 6430 Dover Road, Nanaimo, B.C. V9V 1A7 250-668-7764 Alberto & Mia Dominguez, Artez Photography Corporation, has built a highly-regarded name as one of the leading photography and videography companies nationally and internationally. In the past 10 years, Artez, has photographed well over 12,000 commercial projects in Canada, New York, Spain, Hawaii and Mexico. Our talented team has the intellect, knowledge, artistic sensitivity, and expertise to take your marketing to the next level. Artez is Photography for Success! #3 True Level Concrete 250-668-6265, www.truelevelconcrete.ca True Level Concrete is Vancouver Island’s expert in foundation repair and concrete restoration, providing practical, economical solutions to residential and commercial property owners. We have the expertise and technology to fix all types of sunken concrete or foundation problems; from sagging floors to a settled foundation, we can help! Our estimates are free, our consultation is engaging and we are local. Call us at 250-668-6265 or email: info@tlevel.ca #4 Clydesdale Moving & Hauling www.clydesdalemoving.com clydesdale1861@live.ca 250-739-0236, 250-686-2273 Let us take the stress out of your local move with our fully trained crews. Our employee’s are clean, courteous and in peak physical condition. Our company has a comprehensive training program which teaches them the value of hard work and making the best use of there time. With proper training and a can-do attitude our movers will save you our valued customers time and money. Free estimates. #5 A Buyers Choice Home InspectionsNanaimo Nanaimo, BC, 250-616-2942 BC Licence #61355 www.nanaimo.abuyerschoice.com A Buyer’s Choice Home Inspections is the biggest and most reliable home inspection network across Canada and have inspection offices internationally. All our inspectors are professionally trained, fully licensed and completely insured. Our friendly inspectors provide thorough inspections and detailed explanation along with guaranteed same day report. We also provide lifetime technical advice as long as you own the property.

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into a home. Their showrooms offer a selection of mattresses, upholstery, dining furniture, bedroom furniture, occasional furniture, artwork, to exquisite décor pieces. We aim to introduce our customers to new and inventive styles that represent quality with a price point that will fit everyone’s lifestyle. With this combination, it truly makes Island Home Furniture your furniture experts.”

#10 Pemberton Homes Ladysmith 250-924-4808 Pemberton Holmes has been serving the Vancouver Island area since 1887 and is still family owned and operated 6 generations later. Our real estate agents can offer you sound real estate advice and professional service. We have over 250 REALTORS® specializing in both residential and commercial real estate, with offices from Victoria to Parksville, plus Denman Island and Saltspring Island.Whether you are looking to buy or sell real estate in Ladysmith, our agents can help ease the process. Whether you are looking to buy, sell, or rent property we can help you. To learn more about our services contact a local Pemberton Holmes professional today. #11 Western Financial Group #20 - 2220 Bowen Road, Nanaimo BC V9S 1H9 250-758-3343 #202 - 550 - 5 Street, Nanaimo BC V9R 1P1 250-755-1411 www.westernfinancialgroup.ca Western Financial Group can help clients fill in the gaps in their insurance policies to ensure they are protected when life happens! Western will be at the Buyers & Sellers Home Fair offering up a chance to win $12,000 towards your mortgage* just by getting a free insurance quote, so stop by to visit the knowledgeable and friendly team! For all of your home, farm, life, and mortgage insurance needs, Western is your local insurance advantage. *No obligation to use prize for mortgage payments #12 Norse Log Homes 7411 Industrial Rd, Lantzville, 250-390-3344 Norse Log Homes has been building quality handcrafted log homes since 1975 all over the world including Asia, Europe, Mexico, and the USA. Although they specialize in an energy efficient hand-scribed log home, they also build post and beam, timber frame, large commercial projects and small projects such as driveway signs and picnic tables. The goal at Norse Log Homes is to build you a beautiful and long lasting custom log home for a comparable price as a custom framed home. #13 Sonshine Girls Painting 112 Gibralter Rock, Nanaimo, BC, 250-619-5568 www.sonshinegirlspainting.com Sonshine Girls Painting is a commercial and residential painting company launched in 2000. We take great pride in how we treat our clients from beginning to the end. All clients who book any residential painting with us are entitled to a free color consultation (valued at $75). We paint residential interiors all year round - from a bathroom to an entire house, no job is too big or too small for Sonshine Girls Painting.

#6 RE/MAX of Nanaimo 1-5140 Metral Drive, Nanaimo BC 250-751-1223, remaxofnanaimo.com RE/MAX of Nanaimo is the city’s largest Real Estate Company, and home to Nanaimo’s finest REALTORS®. Whether your buying or selling, RE/ MAX REALTORS® provide you with the best service, and a real estate experience that is truly “Above the Crowd”. Stop by and meet one of our exceptional REALTORS® to ask questions, and see how they can help you achieve your real estate dreams.

#14 RBC Mortgages Visit: rbc.com/mortgages, 1-800-769-2570 Trust an RBC Mortgage Specialist to make your someday happen. We’ll meet you anytime and anywhere, including evenings and weekends. We’ll be with you every step of the way. You will get a firm mortgage approval, a competitive rate and the right mortgage solution from our industry-leading suite of products. Trust an RBC Mortgage Specialist to make your someday happen and get Canada’s Bank of the Year* working for you!

# 8 and #9 Island Home Furniture 2517 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, B.C. 250-585-0733 1499 Island Hwy, Campbell River - 250-914-5060 www.islandhomefurniture.ca “With over 35 years in the Furniture Retail Business, Island Home Furniture strives to help turn your house

#15 Vancouver Island Real Estate Board 6374 Metral Drive, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2L8 250-390-4212, www.vireb.com The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) is a notfor-profit,member-based association of approximately 1,000 REALTORS® who live and work in communities

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Beban Park Social Centre 2300 Bowen Road from the top of the Malahat to the northern tip of Vancouver Island. Our members are experts in the real estate profession, including specialties like residential, commercial, investment, industrial, land development, rental property management, and strata management. The board advances and promotes the interests of those engaged in the business of real estate.

We provide our members with the tools and education they need to give their clients the best possible service.

We represent our members’ and the public’s concerns on issues involving legislation and the vitality of our communities at all levels of government.

storage facility and a knowledgeable team with one common goal: to make your life just a little bit easier.

Why We Are Putting On This Event: With a theme of “learn from the real estate experts,” VIREB’s first-ever Buyers & Sellers Home Fair is geared towards offering consumers a forum to acquire more knowledge of the real estate transaction. Industry professionals will share their expertise on buying and selling real estate, mortgages, assessments, secondary suites, home staging, and the housing outlook for Vancouver Island.

#19 Coast Capital Savings #300 - 6581 Aulds Rd, Nanaimo, 250-760-1300 Come visit our Nanaimo branch to learn more about our Free Chequing, Free Debit and More Account®.

You’ll get free, unlimited use of day-to-day banking services. Plus, you also have access to over 4,000 surcharge-free ATMs on THE EXCHANGE® Network across Canada – all without a monthly fee or minimum balance requirement.

#16 Retirement Concepts – Nanaimo Seniors Village 6089 Uplands Drive, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1W1 1-844-603 HOME (4663) www.retirementconcepts.com A full campus of care, including complex, assisted and independent levels located on 7 beautiful acres in the North end of Nanaimo. Close to shopping, medical centers, restaurants and next door to the regional library, Nanaimo Seniors Village has it all. Enjoy access to our many amenities, including hairdresser, corner store, fitness room, library, craft house and outdoor decks, including gardening area. We provide lots of entertainment, fun activities and bus outings to both shopping and medical appointments as well as recreational outings. Combination of both private pay and subsidized suites available through Island Health.

#20 Realty Executives Mid Island 503 Comox Road, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3J2 250-753-9688 www.realtyexecutivesnanaimo.com Realty Executives Mid-Island handles all aspects of Residential & Commercial Real Estate Services plus Property Management - so whether you’re buying, selling or renting, we have you covered! Working with long time island residents as well as newcomers. our knowledgeable & professional realtors will offer you a wealth of information, expertise & personal service.

Stop by our booth for a chat & helpful brochures - and don’t forget to enter our Free Draw – We look forward to meeting you!

#17 U-Lock Mini Storage 4388 Wellington Rd, Nanaimo 778-762-1205, www.selfstorage.ca U-Lock Mini Storage offers more than a little extra space. Our dedicated teams of friendly storage professionals are here to help you make the most of your moving or storage experience. From the moment you arrive, you will be greeted by a clean, reliable

#18 Restacon 2218 South Wellington Rd, Nanaimo, 250-754-6311 Many houses or commercial building that are on the market today may contain Hazardous MaterialsAsbestos/Lead/Silica/Mould. RestAcon and our staff are fully Licensed/Trained and Insured to remove these hazards in a safe and timely manner – working with the buyer/seller/agent to make sure the deal goes through without any unexpected issues.

#21 United Floors 104 - 2520 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, 250-758-4664 “Family owned and operated, United Floors has been servicing Vancouver Island since 1975. Our knowledgeable, spirited team is always striving to provide our clients with the best possible service and selection. We offer a fun and welcoming environment, featuring only the products we would put in our own homes. Our usual customers know the advantages of returning to us again and again – friendly faces, quality products and, of course, a complimentary cup of coffee.”

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#22 Erickson Roofing #7 - 4151 Mostar Rd., Nanaimo, BC 250-758-5440 www.ericksonroofing.com “Our commitment to our community, excellence and customer satisfaction are a part of every project; from simple repairs to multi-building projects, we install only the finest products to provide the best roofing solutions available. Don’t wait for disaster...call the master “

#23 Engel and Volkers Vancouver Island 97 Commercial St Nanaimo V9R5G3, 250-591-0388 Nanaimo.evcanada.com We are a global company and lifestyle brand providing high quality services. We distinguish ourselves by providing our clients with exceptional service and support. Since 1977, we have been the select provider of high-end premium real estate service throughout Europe, Asia and North America. We use the latest technologies, manage an extensive network of exclusive listings and potential buyers, partner with influential media outlets, and employ the highestcaliber advisors to represent our distinguished brand. #24 Proper Measure Mid Island 3264 Uplands Drive, Nanaimo, BC, 250-616-2482 www.propermeasuremidisland.com Proper Measure Mid Island has been measuring homes, and providing as-built floor plans since 2013. Have your home measured and drawn into a properly scaled floor plan to use for real estate, submit to the City for renovation permit or just to organize your design ideas for a future project. Affordable, reliable and friendly. #25 Real Estate Council of British Columbia 900-750 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC 604-683-9664, www.recbc.ca The Real Estate Council of British Columbia is here to help you, by protecting the interests of consumers like you in real estate transactions. We enforce the rules

that real estate professionals must follow. And we can help you to understand how to protect yourself, by giving you the information you need on the services to expect from a real estate professional, the key questions to ask and when to make a complaint.

#26 The Society of Notaries Public of BC Suite 700 625 Howe Street, Box 44, Vancouver, BC (800) 663-0343, www.notaries.bc.ca Our website lists dozens of services a BC Notary can provide, but this show is about buying and selling homes. Buying a home is an important event in your life, whether you are a first time home buyer or you have done this a dozen times. Notaries are trained legal practitioners who will take the time to make sure you understand everything about each process. Come by our booth to meet a local Notary and find out more about how we can help. #27 Origin at Longwood 6205 Oliver Rd, Nanaimo BC, V9T 6T1 250-751-7755, www.originlongwood.ca At Origin at Longwood, we believe we have created Vancouver Island’s premier seniors active lifestyle destination, a shining example of what retirement living can be in the 21st Century. Our elegant 176 suite residence represents the latest environmental design features, amenities and services for aging-inplace. Combine this with Origin’s trademarked Life Enrichment Programs, and we are certain your stay with us will exceed your expectations and truly bring peace of mind. #28 Dryer Vent Wizard 6061 Shanda Place Nanaimo, 250-616-1157 Locally owned and operated, Kelly Comeau. Island Dryer Vent Wizard’s dryer vent cleaning services includes a complete diagnostic inspection, which will determine dryer vent efficiency and safety. One of the top 10 reasons a house fire starts is that there is

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a buildup of lint in the dryer vent. We will identify if your vent needs to be cleaned, whether your vent is properly routed, if the proper ducting materials were used, and whether a booster fan is needed. #29 Sold On Staging www.soldonstaging.ca Contact Vicki Lerch, 250-927-0331 “Award Winning Staging Company. Certified Redesign & Staging Specialist. Leaders in Vacant Home Staging.

Home Service include staging for occupied and vacant homes, staging consultation, show home staging, redesign for living, interior design, move-in services, furniture purchasing, decor rental packages. 15% discount for seniors and military. “Sell high, sell fast.” #31 Lakeside Gardens Retirement Community 4088 Wellesley Ave. Nanaimo BC 250-756-0799 Office, 250-760-2888 Fax www.UnicareHomes.com Our Mission Statement … Lakeside Gardens is an Independent Retirement Community with Assisted Living Services available. Our aim is to provide an environment that offers you and your family, even your pets, a warm and comfortable setting within an exclusive community. Lakeside Gardens feels and looks like a country retreat, yet conveniently located to all major amenities & medical facilities. Living on your terms and in your own place, retirement has never looked so good! #32 Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty 4200 Island Hwy N, Nanaimo 250-758-7653, royallepagenanaimo.ca Nanaimo Real Estate Market is Making History! Join us today at booth #32 where we will have seasoned experts on hand to help you make sense of Nanaimo’s fastest ever Real Estate Market. Sell or Buy first? Is there help for First time buyers? All your real estate questions will be answered! Royal LePage Nanaimo

Realty is a locally owned franchise of Canada’s largest and oldest Real Estate Company founded in 1913.

#33 Nanaimo News Bulletin / Black Press 777 Poplar St, Nanaimo V9S 2H7 250-753-3707, www.nanaimobulletin.com The Nanaimo News Bulletin is one of the most successful community newspapers in Black Press and a proud recipient of many of the industry’s top awards.

The News Bulletin covers community news, issues and events and is a great resource for real estate advertising.

Keeping up with changing technology, online editions of our newspapers, magazines and supplements are available 24/7. We have many marketing options to help our clients reach customers in our communities and help them achieve their goals. Come to our booth for chat and enter our draw. #34 Dominion Lending Centres Vanisle and Integrity Mortgage 2101 A Boundary Ave 250-729-7099, www.vanislemortgages.ca Why use a mortgage broker from Dominion Lending Centres Vanisle and Integrity Mortgage?

With so much demand for mortgages, you will get the personal service you deserve and unbiased expert advice. We work for you! We have access to thousands of different mortgage lenders and products, so we can negotiate better rates and customize mortgages to suit YOUR unique needs.

FOOD AREA - Sandy’s Ukrainian Kitchen Sandy’s offers all of your favourite Ukrainian comfort food. Homemade perogies, cabbage rolls, sausages, hot roast beef sub, egg salad sandwiches are just a few of the things on the menu! If you come early you might even get a breakfast sandwich. Food is available to purchase.

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