Island Roots Group

08/23/2026

✨OPEN HOUSE✨

Sunday Aug 23 from 1-3pm

📍1728 Extension Rd. | Nanaimo, BC

Tucked away on a beautiful park-like property, this warm and welcoming home offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and flexibility. Thoughtfully renovated while preserving its timeless charm, you’ll love the original hardwood floors, elegant cove ceilings, and inviting spaces designed for everyday living. The updated kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring a gas range, custom cabinets and built-in breakfast nook. The spacious primary bedroom offers a peaceful retreat with a renovated ensuite, while air conditioning and a newer roof provide year-round comfort and peace of mind. Step outside to your private backyard oasis, surrounded by mature trees and lush landscaping. Enjoy summer days by the pool, gather with friends, tend to the chicken coop, or simply relax in your own private setting. With a self-contained one-bedroom suite and an additional one-bedroom in-law suite, this home offers incredible flexibility for extended family, guests, or added income.

Highlights:

✨ 5 bedrooms
✨ 4 bathrooms
✨ 2,953 square feet
✨ Thoughtfully renovated
✨ Private backyard
✨ In-ground swimming pool
✨ 1-bed suite + additional 1-bed in-law suite

08/20/2026

Our August newsletter is officially live! 🏡 We've rounded up all the best Nanaimo market content this month — click below to read and subscribe so these updates come straight to you each month.

As summer starts to wind down, we’re soaking up these last few weeks of sunshine, long evenings, and all the little moments that make this season so special. It’s hard to believe we’re already heading toward September!

08/19/2026

Market stats are here 💫 Swipe to compare July 2026 to July 2025 in the Central Vancouver Island region 👉

08/18/2026

OPEN HOUSE! $1,239,000
Sunday, Aug 23rd (1 - 3pm)
1728 Extension Road, Nanaimo
4 Bed | 3 Bath

Tucked away on a beautiful park-like property, this warm and welcoming home offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and flexibility. Thoughtfully renovated while preserving its timeless charm, you’ll love the original hardwood floors, elegant cove ceilings, and inviting spaces designed for everyday living. The updated kitchen is the heart of the home, and the private backyard oasis is perfect for summer days by the pool, relaxing under mature trees, or hosting friends. With a self-contained one-bedroom suite and an additional one-bedroom in-law suite, this home offers incredible flexibility for extended family, guests, or added income.

Tucked away on a beautiful park-like property, this warm and welcoming home offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and flexibility. Thoughtfully renovated while preserving its timeless charm, you’ll love the original hardwood floors, elegant cove ceilings, and inviting spaces designed for...

08/15/2026

Summer Farmers’ Market Guide on Central Vancouver Island 🍓

We are so lucky to have so many incredible farmers’ markets this season with fresh produce, local makers, flowers, baked goods, and a community feel.

Here are our favourites:

Nanaimo —
✨ Cedar Farmers’ Market — Saturdays | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
A true community favourite just outside the city, featuring local farms, handmade goods, food trucks, and a relaxed rural feel. A great stop for fresh produce and artisan finds.
✨ Beban Farmers Market — Wednesdays | 3:00–6:00 PM
A mid-week market staple with seasonal fruits and vegetables, baked goods, flowers, and local vendors right in the heart of Nanaimo. Perfect for an after-work grocery stop.

Parksville & Qualicum Beach —
✨ Parksville Farmers Market — Saturdays | 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
Held at Parksville Community Park, this busy summer market features everything from fresh produce and preserves to plants, crafts, and ready-to-eat food.
✨ Qualicum Beach Farmers Market — Saturdays | 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
A community-focused market with local growers, artisans, and a strong coastal village feel in the heart of town.

Cowichan Valley —
✨ Duncan Farmers Market — Saturdays | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
One of BC’s largest year-round markets, stretching through downtown Duncan with farm produce, prepared foods, crafts, and live community energy.
✨ Chemainus Saturday Market — Saturdays | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
A charming seaside market featuring local vendors, food, and handmade goods in the centre of Chemainus.

Tell us your favourite market stop on the Island 👇

08/14/2026

SOLD💫

📍110-2500 Florence Lake Rd. | Langford, BC

Congratulations to our sellers on the sale of this unique property in Langford, BC. We can’t wait to see where you go next!

08/13/2026

SOLD💫

📍9071 Queen St. | Duncan, BC

There are some clients who leave a lasting impression on your heart, and this is one of them.
Today, Shannon is celebrating the purchase of a charming little home in a beautiful seaside community—a place where little feet can run across to the park, gardens can flourish, hobbies can take root, and a family can create a lifetime of memories.

What inspires Shannon most isn’t the home itself, but the remarkable woman who made this dream a reality. Every day, Shannon has the privilege of meeting people who accomplish more than most would think possible. People who face challenges head-on, move mountains when the path seems impossible, and keep reaching for the stars no matter the obstacles in front of them.
This incredible mama is one of those people.

Watching her work tirelessly toward her goals, build a future for her family, and lead by example for her little humans has been nothing short of inspiring. The strength, determination, and love she pours into her family every single day are what made this moment possible. This sweet home is so much more than four walls and a roof. It’s a reflection of courage, perseverance, and the belief that big dreams are worth chasing.

Shannon is so grateful to have been part of this journey and can’t wait to see the memories, laughter, gardens, and adventures that will grow here for years to come.

Congratulations on this exciting new chapter. Welcome home!

08/12/2026

Your garden could be doing more work for your home value than you think. 🌿

Now that spring is here it's the perfect time to think about what's happening outside your home. According to real estate and garden experts, even simple upgrades like laying mulch or adding solar-powered lighting can make a meaningful difference to curb appeal and resale value. 🏡🌳 One standout tip: a single statement tree can transform an otherwise blank yard — and it doesn't add much maintenance burden either.

A helpful list of 8 expert-backed garden upgrades is linked below — it's worth a look before the season gets away from you. And if buying or selling is on the horizon this spring, reach out! 📞

These garden ideas, including flowers, trees, pergolas, and more, will add value to your home, according to real estate experts and garden pros.

08/11/2026

SOLD💫

📍1527 Chilco Rd. | Crofton, BC

Congratulations to Shannon’s incredible clients on the successful sale of this amazing family home.

This wasn’t just a house—it was a dream built over time. Through thoughtful renovations, countless projects, and years of care, they transformed this property into the perfect home for their family. Every improvement was made with intention, every space filled with love, and every detail reflected the life they created here together.

While their journey is leading them to an exciting new chapter, Shannon is so happy knowing this special home will soon welcome another young family who will have the opportunity to enjoy this wonderful seaside community and all of the charm it offers. It was clear to everyone who walked through the door just how much pride, effort, and heart had been poured into making this home what it is today.

Thank you for trusting Shannon to help guide this sale; it was an honor to represent such a beautiful property and such wonderful people!

08/10/2026

SOLD! 1527 Chilco Road, Crofton

Congratulations to the sellers of this fantastic home in Crofton!

This tastefully updated 3B/3B home sits on a level 1.12-acre lot, offering modern country living with room to roam, play, garden, or keep chickens. Enter the home to a bright and spacious main living area that overlooks the ocean. Upstairs has a fully renovated kitchen that includes quartz counters,...