Layzell Dreger and Associates

08/20/2026

Our August newsletter just went live! 🏡 We've rounded up all the most important Nanaimo market news and insights — click below to read and subscribe.

Welcome to our newsletter. Here you will find the latest real estate news and stats for your area. If you would like more information about market conditions in your community, or have any other real estate related questions, please contact us. We would be happy to meet with you to see how we can he...

08/12/2026

Brand new and move-in ready 🔑

4 bed, 4 bath townhome style duplex with legal suite 🏡

26 Leam Rd | $799,900

Cody Dreger
460 Realty

Message for details 🤩

08/12/2026

Still on the fence about buying? 🤔 You might be closer to ready than you think.

One sign that often gets overlooked: even with high interest rates, a portion of every mortgage payment builds your own equity. Every rent payment builds someone else's. And if you're itching to renovate, personalize, or finally just make a space your own 🔨 that's a sign worth paying attention to too.

The full article walks through 6 signs it could be time to make the move. Head to link below!

Curious where you stand? Reach out and let's talk through it. 📩

Wondering when might be the right time to buy a home? Here are some signs that might indicate it's time to look for your dream home.

08/10/2026

Here’s what you can get right now in Nanaimo, BC for under $850k 👀



26 Leam Road | $799,900

Brand new and move in ready 🔑

4 bed, 4 bath townhome style duplex with legal suite 🏡

MLS 1045139



#407-6320 Sentinal Drive | 509,990

One of North Nanaimo’s newest condo buildings, The Mint🌿

2 bed, 2 bath condo unit with 802 sqft of living space

MLS 1037707



2079 Bay Street | $849,800

Steps to Departure Bay beach ☀️

5 bed, 3 bath home with 1,911 sqft, ideal for family living

MLS 1042683



#104-6320 Sentinal Drive | $579,900

One of North Nanaimo’s newest condo buildings, The Mint🌿

2 bed, 2 bath ground level unit with 930 sqft of low maintenance living

MLS 1038480

08/07/2026

OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND 🙌

Come check out this great home in Nanaimo this weekend!

🏡 26 Leam Rd | Divers Lake, Nanaimo
Hosted by .realty
Saturday, August 8 | 11-1PM

Stop by, say hello, and take a look around. See you this weekend! 😎

08/06/2026

Just steps from the beach 🤯
Doesn’t get much better than this 🤭

2565 Departure Bay Rd | $1,999,900

Cody Dreger
460 Realty

For more information, visit the link in our bio ✨

08/05/2026

JULY MARKET STATS ARE OUT! 📊

The Vancouver Island housing market showed encouraging signs of improvement in July with increased activity. While sales remained lower than last year, the market continues to move toward balance with more active listings and steady home prices.

Here’s a little breakdown:

• July sales were 11% lower than the previous year.
• There were 2% more active listings than the previous year.
• The benchmark price for a single-family home was $794,500.

Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions! 💬

For more information, visit: https://vireb.com/market-report

07/27/2026

JUST SOLD 🔥

Congratulations to our clients on the successful sale of their home. We wish you the best moving forward.

Looking to buy or sell? Call us today 250-585-2601

07/25/2026

A very special Happy Birthday to 🎉 Wishing you the best on another 365 days around the sun! 🌞

07/24/2026

Picking a paint colour is harder than it looks — and according to interior designers, most people make the same mistake. 🎨

The biggest one? Choosing a colour before considering the room's fixed elements like flooring, cabinetry, and lighting. Paint should be the last decision, not the first.

The full article linked below walks through exactly how to get it right.

Thinking about refreshing your space before listing? 📲 Get in touch!

Interior designers share how to choose the right paint color for your home, from testing swatches and evaluating light to coordinating with finishes, materials, and surrounding rooms for a cohesive, long-lasting look you'll love.