Coastal Island Real Estate Group

10/19/2026

What makes Nanaimo such a special place to live? 🌊🏡 Its story goes back centuries.

From its Snuneymuxw roots and historic coal-mining boom to the iconic Bastion, Old City Quarter, and beautiful Nanaimo waterfront, discover how the city’s past shaped the Vancouver Island community we know today.

🎥 Explore the history and lifestyle of Downtown Nanaimo in our full YouTube video:

https://youtu.be/iPSILvEYkTQ?si=T_tF68pa7AWRm7RW

Thinking about buying or selling a home on Vancouver Island? Let’s connect!

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Downtown Nanaimo is the oldest part of the city, built on coal and ...

10/16/2026

The Ladysmith spots you might drive right past… but won’t want to miss. 👀🍂

From peaceful forest trails and hidden waterfalls to cozy cafés, fresh-baked treats, and beautiful waterfront views, Ladysmith has so much more to discover than meets the eye.

📍 Holland Creek Trail
📍 Stocking Creek Falls
📍 Old Town Bakery
📍 Beans and Banter Café & Crêperie
📍 Roberts Memorial Provincial Park
📍 Transfer Beach Park
📍 Wild Poppy Market

Save this list for your next Vancouver Island adventure, and tell us: which spot would you visit first? 👇

Thinking about making Vancouver Island home? We’d love to help you explore the lifestyle and find your place here.

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10/16/2026

🏡 Being a REALTOR is about so much more than showing houses!

It’s the follow-ups, late-night offers, weekend showings, canceled appointments, and all the hard work that happens behind the scenes. 💪

We’re incredibly thankful for every client who has trusted us, worked with us, and referred us to their friends and family. 🤍

Every opportunity to be part of someone’s real estate journey means so much to us, and we never take that trust for granted.

📍 Helping buyers and sellers on Vancouver Island.

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10/15/2026

Honestly, one of the best compliments we can receive is when someone trusts us enough to recommend us to their friends, family, or coworkers. 🥹

Every referral means someone is putting their trust in us during one of life’s biggest decisions, and we never take that lightly.

Whether it’s helping someone buy their first home, find more space for their family, or sell their home on Vancouver Island, we’re so grateful to be part of the journey.

To everyone who has recommended Coastal Island Real Estate Group or trusted us with your real estate needs — thank you for being part of our story. 🤍

📍 Serving Nanaimo and communities across Vancouver Island.

📲 (778) 718-5838
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10/15/2026

👻 Real estate is all fun and games until the haunted house moments start! 🏚️🎃

From buyers falling in love with homes outside their budget to last-minute surprises, tricky negotiations, and deals that keep everyone on their toes… being a REALTOR definitely comes with a few real estate nightmares! 😂💀

Which real estate nightmare is YOUR biggest fear? 👀 Tell us in the comments!

📍 Helping buyers and sellers navigate the Vancouver Island real estate market.

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10/14/2026

Your phone heard you… so here I am! 😂🔑

✨ Maybe this is your sign to stop scrolling through listings and start planning for your dream home on Vancouver Island!

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking for your next home in Nanaimo, we’re here to help you explore your options. 🏡

📩 Take this as your sign! Send us a DM, and let’s talk about your homeownership goals.

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10/14/2026

Thoughtfully Renovated Rancher Near VIU | $575,000

More photos & details: https://listing.deals/s/dyqhtI6Hh6

New roof. New kitchen. New bathroom. 2019 gas furnace and a heat pump. All on a 5,904 sq ft lot near VIU, with RV/boat parking, lane access and R5 zoning that allows for a carriage house.

390 Georgia Ave, Nanaimo | $575,000

DM us "GEORGIA" and we'll send you the info pack.

Showings: 778-718-5838 | [email protected]

Coastal Island Real Estate Group | Stonehaus Realty

10/14/2026

Working in real estate on Vancouver Island gives us a front-row seat to some of the best full-circle moments. 🫶

The first-time buyer who starts out convinced they’ll never feel ready, then finally holds the keys to their very first home. 🔑

The family who sends us photos a few weeks after closing, when the boxes are gone, the pictures are on the walls, and the house is finally starting to feel like home.

The person who’s been following along from somewhere else, learning about our communities and saving local recommendations, who eventually reaches out and says, “Okay, I think I’m ready to make the move to Vancouver Island.”

Those are the moments that remind us why we love what we do.

We get to be part of the journey before the decision feels real, help people navigate the unknown, and sometimes see a little glimpse of the life they build after the paperwork is finished.

That part never gets old. ❤️

Thinking about buying, selling, or moving to Vancouver Island? 🏡

📩 Send us a DM or reach out to our team. We’d love to hear about your plans and help you figure out your next step.

📞 778-718-5838
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We’re Coastal Island Real Estate Group — local REALTORS helping people find their place on Vancouver Island.

10/13/2026

Thoughtfully Renovated Rancher Near VIU | $575,000

The expensive work is already done at 390 Georgia Ave.

Brand new roof. Updated windows. A 2019 high-efficiency gas furnace and 2023 on-demand hot water, plus a ductless heat pump. Then a brand new kitchen and bathroom, with new flooring, paint, trim and fixtures throughout.

It's an 871 sq ft, 2 bed, 1 bath rancher on a 5,900 sq ft lot. You get a fully fenced yard with garden beds, a newer back deck, RV/boat parking out front, and a 727 sq ft unfinished basement for storage. Lane access at the rear and the new OCP R5 zoning allow for a carriage house and much more.

Close to all levels of schools and VIU, and a short walk to University Village Mall, with all its shopping and amenities, and transit.

Walk through it with me above, then come see it in person.

390 Georgia Ave, Nanaimo | $575,000
To book a showing, call 778-718-5838 or email [email protected].
Coastal Island Real Estate Group | Stonehaus Realty

10/13/2026

Thinking about selling your home? Your first meeting with a listing agent doesn't need to be complicated.

We'll talk about your plans, walk through the property, and look at how pricing and marketing fit into the picture. No spotless house required. A few questions and some details about recent updates are a good place to start.

We've put together a guide to what happens at a listing appointment, including what to ask before signing a listing agreement.

Meeting with a listing agent? Find out what to prepare, which questions to ask, and how the conversation can help you understand your next steps.