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The
listing pages contain links that were individually selected
to demonstrate the uniqueness of each property and its location.
Below are some additional links that may help you find the
information you need. Also, be sure to check out what services
I may provide for you.
MLS
Online
The Multiple Listing Service is a vital
resource for buyers, sellers and realtors across Canada! Choose
the province, city, community, price range, and type of dwelling,
and let this website do the leg work to help find the home
you're looking for. Click here
to start a search for properties in the Cowichan Valley. In
addition, Business Hub has the largest online Real
Estate Agent directory for BC. You may also find HomeZilla useful for finding real estate listings and information about real estate agents and locations.
BC
Homeowner Protection Office
Once you have bought a new home, you will want to take a look
at the Homeowner Protection Office website for useful information
on renovations, inspections, home insurance, and various regulations
regarding home ownership. Protect yourself with helpful consumer
informtion or take a look at their FAQ
section and research
section.
BC Ferry Corp
Ferry terminals in the Cowichan Valley include Duke Point (to Tsawwassen), Chemainus (to Thetis Island & Kuper Island), Crofton (to Salt Spring Island) and Mill Bay (to the Saanich Peninsula).
Canada
Mortgage & Housing Corporation
The Canadian Government's CMHC's mortgage loan insurance allows
first-time buyers to purchase a home for as little as 5 per
cent down. However, the CMHC website also has a wealth of
information that cannot be found anywhere else, including
step-by-step guides on buying, renovating,
financing, mold,
and much more on home maintenance.
A short home-buying
guide is free, and walks you through the home buying process.
You can also improve your understanding of housing trends,
conditions and the key factors driving Canadian housing with
the Canadian
Housing Observer, which you can download as a pdf file.
Citizenship
& Immigration Canada
Find out how
to become a Canadian citizen. The selection process is
based on a point
system of several selection factors. The CIC website has online
Citizenship applications, Immigration applications (permanent & temporary), and an informative Newcomer's Guide
to Canada.
Cowichan
Valley
Come see why Cowichan Valley is one
of the most beautiful places in the world. This website describes
some of the history, sites, and resources within the Cowichan
Valley. Be
sure to check out the links
page for North Cowichan for a wealth of information.
You
can also check out Travel
BC for tourist information about the province and VancouverIsland.com
for tourist information about the island.
The Cowichan
Leader & Pictorial newspapers have local news online.
Cowichan Valley Regional
District
Interested in the local government and
departments? The CVRD website is the place to visit. It has
the latest information about water management, recyling, transit,
recreation, and future developments. For information specific
to each township or area, however, check out the individual
websites for Duncan,
Ladysmith,
Lake Cowichan,
and North Cowichan.
Canadian
Real Estate Association
Here, you can find the latest news and statistics about homes
and properties sold through the Multiple Listing Service.
Check out the glossary
of real estate terms. Or just find out what realtors do for
their communities across Canada.
Expert
Mortgages
Allyson Foulis is an experience
Mortgage Broker, whom I have worked with for many years. She
now works for Expert Mortgages, an independent mortgage brokerage
service able to negotiate better rates with the major financial
institutions.
Check their site for the latest rates, an FAQ
on mortgages, and a buyer's
guide.
Environmental
Protection Agency
This site covers a variety of topics
about home ownership including indoor air pollutants such
as lead and radon. (U.S. site, but full of information relevant
to Canadian homeowners)
Moberg (Cliff & Barb)
I'm happy to announce that I have started a partnership with Cliff and Barb Moberg. Cliff Moberg has almost 20 years of experience as a realtor. Barbara Moberg, Cliff's wife, is also a licensed realtor. Please check out their new website.
Calgary Real Estate Resource Centre
Popular website run by Nevin Van Nest, a realtor for Royal LePage in the Calgary AB area. He has sorted through many links to find useful and reliable ones for buyers and sellers.
Realty
Times
This on-line magazine details real estate
news with home buying and selling advice.
Region Economic Development Commission
The Cowichan Region Economic Development Commission provides entrepreneurs with the information to help a business succeed in the Cowichan Valley. It includes information and statistics on natural resources, infrastructure, and local services.
Sutton
Resource Centre
Here you can find guides on buying
& selling, guides on financial & legal matters, and even a Real
Estate Dictionary. Make
sure to check out the Sutton homepage
for more information about properties across Canada. Arlene
is a member of the Sutton Group.
Chemainus
Neighbours
This is a local site where anyone can post announcements,
upcoming events,
photos, and news about the Chemainus community. Look for activities
for the Cowichan Neighbourhood House Association and other
organizations.
Cowichan
Neighbourhood House
The Cowichan Neighbourhood House Association (CNHA) is a Youth
Centre and Resource
Centre, which runs out of the Old Chemainus Firehall.
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