Gary Gray Remax Mid-Island Realty

09/02/2026

AUGUST MARKET STATS ARE OUT! 📊

Vancouver Island’s housing market remained resilient in August, with buyers continuing to take a measured approach to their purchasing decisions. While overall sales eased slightly from last year, the market continues to show strength, with certain property types seeing increased activity. 🏡

Here’s a little breakdown:

• August sales were 4% lower than the previous year.
• There were 2% more active listings than the previous year.
• The benchmark price for a single-family home was $788,100.

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

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

08/24/2026

No checklist can fully capture it, but when the right home comes along, you just know. 🏡 The light, the flow, the way it fits into your vision of your life — it all comes together at once.

If you're still searching for that feeling, reach out! Finding it is what this is all about. ✨

08/24/2026

JUST LISTED! $1,495,000

6091 Beaver Creek Road, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 8X4

Custom Built three level, four bedroom, four bath home with detached 3000+ square foot shop on approximately 3.11
acres. Main floor features a spacious front entrance with spiral staircase leading to the upper level, french doors open
to a large living room dining area with a swinging door leading to an amazing chef's kitchen. A large family room with
vaulted ceiling and access to a large covered back deck and a bathroom completes the main floor. Upstairs is a
large primary bedroom with walk in closet and spa like ensuite bath, two more large bedrooms, a main bath and a
laundry room. The walk-out lower level contains another living room/games room, a functioning kitchenette for guests,
a fourth bedroom, office, a three piece bath, a mechanical room and lots of storage space.
An attached double garage with mezzanine storage, a huge detached shop (approx. 64X48) with a roughed-in potential suite, and a very private level, partially landscaped acreage completes this package.

Custom Built three level, four bedroom, four bath home with detached 3000+ square foot shop on approximately 3.11 acres. Main floor features a spacious front entrance with spiral staircase leading to the upper level, french doors open to a large living room dining area with a swinging door leading t...

08/20/2026

OPEN HOUSE! $469,000

Saturday, Aug 22nd (10:15 - 11:45am)

4575 Arrowsmith Road, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 5P3

Remodelled North Port Rancher features a bright open living room - dining area, a fresh, clean kitchen with new fridge and stove and lots of cupboards and counter space, 3 bedrooms and a newer 4 piece bath. Newer flooring and paint through out, new exterior paint. A attached carport, a garden shed and a fenced yard completes this package; just move in! Conveniently located close to shopping, services, entertainment and school.

Remodelled North Port Rancher features a bright open living room - dining area, a fresh, clean kitchen with new fridge and stove and lots of cupboards and counter space, 3 bedrooms and a newer 4 piece bath. Newer flooring and paint through out, new exterior paint. A attached carport, a garden shed a...

08/12/2026

Buying solo is more common than ever, and today's single homeowners are proving it can be a smart, rewarding move 🏡

Going it alone does come with a few things to plan for, like navigating the mortgage process on one income and budgeting for surprise repairs without a second paycheck to lean on. The full article breaks down the real pros, cons, and expert tips for anyone considering homeownership without a partner.

Link below to read more 📲👇

I bought my home—a small studio apartment—in New York City as a single person over two decades ago. After several years of renting and subletting, it was the best move I ever made. I was also apparently ahead of the curve. In 2000—three years before I bought my apartment (with vital parental s...

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

08/04/2026

PRICE REDUCTION! $699,000

2880 1st Avenue, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 1X4

REMODELLED CHARACTER HOME with outstanding views of the Alberni Harbour and surrounding mountains. Originally built in 1925, this home features a spacious, bright living room with lots of natural light and refinished wood floors and direct access to a covered patio, a large eat-in kitchen with lots of counter space and cabinetry, a formal dining room (or use the space as an office), a bedroom and bath on the main floor. Upstairs is a large primary bedroom with walk-in closet and private balcony overlooking the Alberni Inlet ,two other bedrooms (also with outdoor, covered decks) a large family/games room with wood floor and a three piece bath. Downstairs is partially finished with a number of storage rooms, a laundry room and bath and space to add living space or perhaps incorporate a suite. An attached garage /workshop and large terraced backyard and RV parking completes this amazing package. Upgrades include newer electrical system, a heat pump and a newer roof. So much to appreciate.

REMODELLED CHARACTER HOME with outstanding views of the Alberni Harbour and surrounding mountains. Originally built in 1925, this home features a spacious, bright living room with lots of natural light and refinished wood floors and direct access to a covered patio, a large eat-in kitchen with lots....

07/29/2026

Starting a home search without a clear picture of your priorities can make the process feel overwhelming fast. 💡 Knowing your budget, your non-negotiables, and your timeline before diving in makes all the difference.

What do you wish you'd known before starting your home search? Share below!

07/23/2026

Your lights might be costing you more than you realize 💡🏡

Small changes around the house can add up more than you'd think, and motion sensor lights are one of the easiest upgrades most homeowners overlook.

According to electricians, the biggest energy waste they see is outdoor lights left on all night and bathroom lights running in an empty house. Motion sensors eliminate that entirely. The catch? ⚡ Make sure you're pairing them with high-efficiency bulbs, or the savings won't be what you're expecting. Read the full breakdown linked below 🔗

If you're looking to make smart upgrades before listing your home 📲 get in touch to talk through what's actually worth doing!

Adding motion sensor lights can make the home more convenient for every-day use, but do these lights really help save on your energy bill? Find out here.

07/23/2026

JUST LISTED! $759,900

5118 Compton Road, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 7A5

Great Family Home; one owner, never before on the market. Built in 1940; this home has recently been completely remodeled. The main floor features a large living room, a spacious eat-in kitchen with extensive cabinetry and a large pantry, a primary bedroom, an office and a four piece bath. Upstairs, there are three more bedrooms, two with built-ins. The lower, walk out level contains a laundry area, cold storage room, workshop space and lots of open room for additional living space if required. A detached garage, a private back patio with grape arbour and a second titled lot (additional yard space) completes this package. Upgrades include new plumbing, with hot water on-demand and a hot water heat system, a heat-pump, a new 200 amp electrical service and new wiring wiring throughout, newer vinyl thermal windows. Close to schools, playgrounds, the Kitsuksis walking path, public transit and the marina.

Great Family Home; one owner, never before on the market. Built in 1940; this home has recently been completely remodeled. The main floor features a large living room, a spacious eat-in kitchen with extensive cabinetry and a large pantry, a primary bedroom, an office and a four piece bath. Upstairs,...