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Steam Engine Estates in Cumberland Now 50% Sold

Clarice — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:21:19 +0000

Steam Engine Estates in Cumberland, B.C., is a residential real estate project featuring 50 new patio homes and town homes; each with a view of the spectacular Comox Valley mountains. This Vancouver Island development is set in a tranquil area backing onto a dedicated green space.
Each patio and town house unit is beautifully finished with plenty of natural lighting, designer colour schemes and landscaped yards. There are three floor plans to choose from: The “Wellington” — 1254 sq ft; The “McGinty” — 1410 sq ft; and the The “Queen Anne” — 1453 sq ft.
These Vancouver Island homes are priced from $219,900 to $239,900. 24 units in Phases I – IV have been sold. Stop by an open house at 3400 Coniston Crescent, Cumberland, Wednesday-Sunday from 1-3 p.m. to view these new homes.

Flooring Solutions for Northern Vancouver Island at United Carpet

Clarice — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:17:11 +0000

United Carpet of the Comox Valley and Campbell River both offer a wide selection of flooring to suit any need. United Carpet’s flooring products include: Carpet, Vinyl, Laminate, Hardwood, Cork, Ceramic, and Area Rugs. United Carpet in Campbell River also offers Window Fashions: blinds and custom draperies.
United Carpet’s experienced sales associates help guide clients to make their best flooring or window covering selection. Visit the United Carpet website for an online quote or call for a free in-home measure.
United Carpet also offers comprehensive information on installation, stain removal, and maintenance, in store or online. United Carpet in the Comox Valley and Campbell River offer service and selection that are second to none.
Visit them in Courtenay at 362B – 10th Street and in Campbell River at 1364 – 16th Ave.

Commercial and Residential Landscaping Installations With Banner Landscaping

Clarice — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:10:19 +0000

Banner Landscaping in the Comox Valley specializes in complete landscaping installations for commercial developments and for new homes in Comox, Courtenay and the Comox Valley.
Banner Landscaping has bobcats, excavators and all of the equipment needed to complete any landscaping project.
Banner Landscaping can install paving stones and retaining walls, or a complete landscaping project with irrigation and water features.
Banner Landscaping’s Comox Valley crew is courteous and knowledgeable and will ensure that you have an outdoor space to be proud of. Contact them at 250.792.1835.

Sound Security Offers Unique Home Security Services

Clarice — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:27:49 +0000

For sound security call the experts.
Sound Security in the Comox Valley offers security systems, alarms, and much more for homes and businesses. As the only provider of screen alarms on Vancouver Island, Sound Security can offer a security alarm option to keep intruders out but let fresh air in. They will install, service and monitor security systems to protect your home, family or business. Sound Security’s expert installation team can also provide surveillance cameras, sound system equipment and wiring, home theatre installations, and multi-room music systems. For more information call 250.702.6106 or visit the website at www.soundsecurity.ca.

Comox Valley Real Estate Properties Assessed at $11 Billion

Clarice — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:30:54 +0000

Property assessment notices were delivered to more than 34,000 homes and businesses in the Comox Valley last week, and the numbers were generally stable from the previous year.
While there have been valuation variations to several thousand properties this year, they are in a relatively tight range. Of the Valley’s residential properties that have seen changes, the variations are mostly in the range of minus 10 per cent to plus 10 per cent, compared to the 2011 assessments.
Within the City of Courtenay the average assessed value of a single family homes has risen by just half of one per cent over 12 months, from $317,000 in 2011 to $318,500 for 2012.
In the Town of Comox, the increase for the average single-family home is higher, at just over three per cent. The 2011 average of $325,000 has risen to $336,800.
But in both the Village of Cumberland and rural areas of Comox Valley Regional District, average assessments for single-family homes are down.
In Cumberland, the average drop is about 1.5 per cent, from $259,500 in 2011 to $255,800 now.
And in the rural areas A, B and C, the fall is around 3 per cent from an average of $363,000 last year to $352,600 now for properties of up to two acres; and from $487,000 to $470,700 for larger acreages.
For strata condominiums, the average assessed value had fallen for 2012 in both Courtenay and Comox.
In Courtenay it was down by around one per cent from $125,000 to $123,600, and in Comox the drop was about two per cent, from $256,100 to $251,200.
While most commercial properties in the Valley saw very little change in their assessments from last year to this, where there were swings they were over a slightly wider range than that experienced by residential properties. That commercial range was from minus 15 per cent to plus 15 per cent.
Overall, the total assessed value of properties in the Valley now stands at around $11 billion.
Of that total, $9.75 billion is in residential property, with almost $1 billion in commercial assessments. The balance is accounted for by a handful of smaller categories, such as utilities and industrial properties.
The value of new developments in the Comox Valley over the past 12 months includes $127 million worth of residential property and $9.4 million in new commercial space – with more in the pipeline.

Excerpted from the Comox Valley Echo

Concrete In All Its Forms, From Comox Valley Island Forms

Clarice — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:26:01 +0000

“Working for you in one form or another,” Comox Valley Island Forms Ltd specializes in concrete form rentals for builders and contractors on Vancouver Island.
Comox Valley Island Forms also offers truck and crane services and sells concrete supplies and accessories.
Clients ranging from residential developers to self-contracting home owners throughout Vancouver Island have been turning to Comox Valley Island Forms since the 1980s for their concrete forms and more.
For more information, contact CV Island Forms at 250.338.5711.

Comox Valley Glass and Mirror are Shower Enclosure Specialists

Clarice — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:18:38 +0000

Since 1982 Comox Valley Glass & Mirror has been helping builders and homeowners in the Comox Valley with all of their glass needs.
Specializing in custom shower glass, as well as specialty mirrors and other custom work, Comox Valley Glass & Mirror has created luxury pieces for many Vancouver Island homes.
Comox Valley Glass is a full service glass shop, which also offers windows, sealed units, storefronts and commercial displays, mirrors, shelves and table-tops, and glass of all types.
For more information or to book a consultation, call 250.339.7966 or visit their website.

Thomas Dishlevoy Architecture Offers a Full Range of Architecture Services on Vancouver Island

Clarice — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:26:19 +0000

Thomas Dishlevoy Architecture Ltd in the Comox Valley offers architecture services for all types and sizes of projects. Established in 1995, and serving the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island since 1998, Thomas Dishlevoy Architecture Ltd has proven experience in:

Residential, commercial and institutional
Renovations, additions and new projects
Heritage restoration
Building envelope repairs and upgrades
Green Buildings, LEED and Living Buildings
Development Master Planning
Feasibility Studies
Programming and Cost Estimating

Contact them at 250.339.9528 or tom@ tda.ca

Steam Engine Estates Patio Homes in Cumberland Now 50% Sold

Clarice — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:54:48 +0000

The new patio home development Steam Engine Estate in Cumberland, Vancouver Island is now 50 % sold out.
These new Vancouver Island homes are priced from $219,900 to $239,900. Half of homes in Phases I – IV have already been sold.
Steam Engine Estates is a residential project consisting of 50 new patio homes and town homes in historic Cumberland; each with a view of the spectacular Comox Valley mountains. This Vancouver Island residential real estate project backs onto a dedicated green space, and offers easy access to recreational activities including skiing, biking, boating and hiking.
Each patio and town house unit is beautifully finished with plenty of natural lighting. There are three floor plans to choose from: The “Wellington” — 1254 sq ft; The “McGinty” — 1410 sq ft; and the The “Queen Anne” — 1453 sq ft.
Stop by their Open House at 3400 Coniston Crescent, Cumberland, Wednesday-Sunday from 1-3 p.m.

Valley Kitchens Moves to New Courtenay Location

Clarice — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:34:16 +0000

Valley Kitchens has moved to their newly purchased location at 731-30th Street in Courtenay, next to the WCB Building, off of Kilpatrick Avenue.
They specialize in custom kitchen cabinets, kitchen and bath remodeling, living rooms, bathroom vanities, home office cabinets, and other interior spaces. Valley Kitchens is open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
For more information contact Martin Havrda at 250.331.9009