Jeff Nield Real Estate

06/10/2026

Two for-sale signs went up on the same street this spring. One has a sold rider on it now. The other is still standing there, and the grass around the post is getting long.

Same market, same month. The difference is the story of selling in the Comox Valley right now.

The new May numbers are out: the benchmark single-family home here sits at $870,700, basically steady. Buyers are out there, and well-priced homes are still drawing multiple offers. But homes priced above the market aren't getting negotiated down. They're just getting skipped.

I broke down what the numbers actually say, and what they mean if selling is somewhere on your horizon this year. It's a five-minute read that could save you a month on the market.
Read it here 👉

Comox Valley Market Snapshot: June 2026 | Prices & Trends for Sellers

06/08/2026

There's a moment I've watched play out in a lot of living rooms: someone stands in the doorway of a room they haven't really used in years, and they go quiet. They're not measuring square footage. They're standing in a memory.

That's the part of downsizing nobody warns you about. And usually, the thing that keeps people stuck isn't the emotion alone. It's not being able to see whether the move actually makes financial sense.

I wrote about both sides, and built a calculator that shows you the real numbers: equity unlocked, annual savings, monthly cash freed up. No guesswork, no follow-up unless you want one.

Read it here:

06/06/2026

Just listed:
4960 Darcy Road, Courtenay
6.74 Acres
$785,000

If you’re looking for acreage that offers genuine privacy without sacrificing convenience, this 6.74-acre property strikes a rare balance. Just 10 minutes from the shops and restaurants of 5th Street, the land is heavily treed with mature second-growth forest — quiet, established, and a world away from town. Two separate driveways are already in place, along with a network of pathways and small clearings that make the main part of the acreage easy to walk and explore. An existing structure on the property comes with power, a dug well, and some plumbing already roughed in. (There is currently no septic system installed.) Buyers are asked to conduct their own due diligence regarding building permits, zoning, septic capability, and the condition of existing services and structures. With room to roam and the groundwork already laid, this is a property that rewards a little imagination.

If you’re looking for acreage that offers genuine privacy without sacrificing convenience, this 6.74-acre property strikes a rare balance. Just 10 minutes from the shops and restaurants of 5th Street, the land is heavily treed with mature second-growth forest — quiet, established, and a world aw...

06/02/2026

Have had some solid feedback on my downsizing post and realized one of the things people need to figure out before considering the move is basic finances and how they can make the move happen. To help clients figure that out I made this handy dandy Downsizer Equity Calculator. Take a look if you’re considering this move.

jeffnieldrealestate.com/

05/09/2026

A few months ago I was sitting in the bleachers at my son's basketball game when my wife's aunt mentioned they were thinking about leaving the home she and her husband built themselves in Cumberland — the one they'd lived in for over 50 years.

I mentally prepared for a long process. Multiple tours. Lots of back and forth.

The first time we went out they saw six or seven homes. That evening I got a message. They loved the last one. They were ready to make it work.
To anyone watching from the outside it looked like things were moving fast. But what they didn't see was everything that had happened before I showed them a single home.

They have become my example of what it actually looks like to be ready to downsize. I wrote about their story — and the practical things that make this transition work — in my latest post. Link in the comments. 👇

04/30/2026

Thinking about moving to the Comox Valley in 2026? Here's some things to consider:

Planning to move to the Comox Valley in 2026 Discover real estate trends cost of living and lifestyle insights for Courtenay Comox and Cumberland

06/04/2025

Spacious home with income!

Five year old 4-bedroom home with one bedroom suite currently rented for $1500/month. In a great family friendly neighbourhood with a playground across the street, and backs on to a green space. Listed at $945,000, well under current BC Assessment.

04/03/2025

Just Listed: 5966 Garvin Road, Union Bay

Nestled in Union Bay, this log home offers serene ocean views and a spacious open floor plan, perfect for both family living and gracious entertaining.

Half acre lot
Four Bedroom
Income potential
List Price: $1,197,000
MLS® Number: 991186

https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/28002596/5966-garvin-rd-union-bay-union-bayfanny-bay

10/27/2024

New price on this great family home with mortgage helper! Click through for more details. $989,000.

09/22/2024

This 6-acre property bordering Beaver Meadow farm is the perfect place to raise a family. Minutes to both Courtenay and Comox yet about as peaceful as it gets. Click through for more details.