Douglas Belcher's (dougbelcher) Blog

  Sounds incredible but true! I added another data plan to my IPhone package for my new IPad. It will cost me $11.83 more per month for the package. As a reward for spending more money with my cell service Rogers moved me to paperless billing without asking. I phoned to complain and I was told if...

Renovated 6 bedroom home with 2 bedroom suite on .31 acre lot that backs on to greenspace.. Peek of ocean view in a great area "Beach Estates". Rent potential $2150 making it a great investment or a single family home on a large lot with a suite. Hardwood floors newer appliances, new roof in 2007...

The HST will be eliminated on new homes and on real estate commissions. It is unclear to me at this time how the transition will take place. The old sytem did not include HST on real estate commissions and had 5% GST (less rebate) on new homes. BC represents 12% of the Canadian economy and there ...

Peaceful, quiet, and surrounded by nature! Don't miss this 5 acre hobby farm with 1700+ sqft home that is set back from the road giving plenty of privacy. Spacious living room with vaulted ceiling, a warming woodstove for those cool winter nights, and a bay window offering views of the tranquil f...

Renovated two bedroom condo with in-suite laundry and hardwood floors and a dishwasher. This renovated unit in Pacific View Terrace is steps to downtown and the seawall. Rentals are allowed. Selling for $12,000 below 2007 sale price. Pets allowed (no dogs) (see bylaws). Set in nice area and surro...

Ocean view building lot with .48 acres of land. Build your dream home and have plenty of room for garden or shop. This lot may have dual frontage from Bradbury Road if it is extended. Look around at other available large ocean view lots and you will find this is something special. Close to North ...

LOCAL REALTORâ ACHIEVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION   Nanaimo BC– Doug Belcher with RE/MAX of Nanaimo has been awarded the Accredited Buyer’s Representation (ABRâ) designation by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council. (REBAC) of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORSâ (NAR).   Doug joins more than 30,000 ...

Beautifully renovated home with .41 acre lot with views of the bay and mountain. This home has had extensive renovations done over the last 7 years including new kitchen, roof, deck, paint, trim, appliances, windows a new entry and much more. Hardi board siding, large private lot give this home p...

After April and May being so slow it seems that buyers are out again. The phone is ringing and showings are increasing. Buyers are taking their time however and the number of new listings seems to be increasing. Being well priced "and" well maintained is a must to be able to sell in this market. ...

Luxury estate living within the city. 5 bed 3 bath home on .83 acre lot with 3 car garage and a double carport. As you pull into the large circular concrete driveway you immediately get a sense that this is no ordinary home. Mature landscaping, rock walls in the front and large outdoor swimming p...