
- Get the secrets of downsizing…
- Retirement downsizing specialist Realtor Ian Thompson, (21 year veteran), Hall of Famer REMAX /Nanaimo.
- Vancouver Island has also seen a sharp decline in sales, decline in condo prices. Add to that Bank appraisers come in short of written deals.
- Ian says that $350,000 condo in an older building is possible, there is that worry about special assessments.
- Lare new rental purpose built complexes keep rents low and Investors have literally left the market.
- BUT it means well priced property under $850,000 actually attract multiple offers, whereas over $1 million or so … not.
- He is still positive about Nanaimo and the whole Island – people want to live and retire here … as far aways as from California.
- As last time: Real estate is still on sale right now. A perfect time to buy?
- Secrets of downsizing? howtogetstarted.ca
Email Ian? ian@ianthompsonrealestate.com
Phone: C 250-616-3641
Host:
Ozzie Jurock – Author of best-selling books like Forget About Location, Location, Location and Real Estate Action.
Featured in Donald Trump’s real estate book and called a Real Estate Guru by Peter C. Newman in Titans.
Past President of Royal LePage (Res.) and Chairman of NRS Block Bros, with experience managing real estate companies across Canada, the U.S., and Asia.
Speaker Extraordinaire, delivering over 80 motivational speeches annually and hosting investor outlook conferences that attract 700 plus attendees.
Ozzie is passionate about helping people achieve their best financial futures and creating environments for growth. When he’s not talking real estate, you might find him skiing, boating, or wrestling with his golf game (spoiler: golf usually wins).
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