Sharon Whitehead

When is the Right Time to Buy?

Posted on Jan 30, 2024

There can be so many considerations when it comes to deciding when to dive into the real estate market. Am I ready to stop renting and start building equity in my first home? When should I retire and realize my retirement dream? What will interest rates do?

Naturally there are many factors that can enter into the equation on when the time is right a...

Autumn on the Island

Posted on Nov 14, 2022

As fall and winter approach our vast country and the plummeting temperatures that come along with it, many in Canada start to dream about living on the Westcoast to enjoy the temperate climate Vancouver Island offers. Autumn on the island is an especially beautiful season as our vast array of maple trees offer up their deep crimson hues of red and...

Spring has Sprung

Posted on Apr 04, 2021

With the arrival of spring, so comes the frenzy to find a property for those seeking to call Oceanside their home. This year, it’s been a little like trying to find that hidden Easter egg on Easter Sunday. We’re all scrambling to find a home before someone else grabs it! With fewer than 200 single family homes in a market that should see 1000+, it...

How do I Love Thee??

Posted on Feb 14, 2021

It’s Valentine’s Day and the island is being kissed by large lazy snowflakes, yes snow! It’s such a rare treat to wake up to snow and the excitement is palpable. Walking with our fur baby Sidney on this lovely Sunday morning, I could hear the laughter of children enjoying themselves as the snow began to fall heavier and heavier. It harkened me back...

To Build or Not to Build?

Posted on Feb 02, 2021

I have more and more clients wanting to build. I can relate. We built our dream home and will be in it two years this spring. It may seem a little daunting but buying a lot and finding a builder you can trust and enjoy working with can be a very rewarding experience.

It seems like yesterday that we planned a trip to find our slice of paradise on thi...

Bring it on 2021!

Posted on Jan 05, 2021

With 2020 now behind us, 2021 promises to be as frenzied with low inventory and continued demand for properties in the Oceanside area. Prices for single family homes are expected to increase and demand does not appear like it will slow down anytime soon. I enjoyed a very busy and satisfying year which saw me help my clients buy and sell homes in Pa...