Douglas Belcher's (dougbelcher) Blog

OTTAWA, Ontario, March 04, 2008 - The Bank of Canada today announced that it is lowering its target for the overnight rate by one-half of one percentage point to 3 1/2 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is correspondingly lowered, and the Bank Rate is now 3 3/4 per cent.Informati...

I have made it even easier to locate where in Nanaimo my real estate listings are located. You can view a map built into the listing page that is dynamic (you can view either as a satellite view or as a map).You can click on green points to see active listings or red points to view sold listings....

        $362,900 NorthNanaimo 5282 Nelsonwoods Place This is a one year old, gorgeous three bedroom town home built by Blair Duek. This complex is a masterpiece of comfortable living. Everything Blair has learned from making town homes in Nanaimo has gone into this complex. Set in a wooded area ...

I am considering redoing my own kitchen countertops and I thought I would share some of my research.First there are many choices;Marble and Granite Counters - This was my original first choice. It looks gorgeous, at $6000+ it should! It is also susceptible to stains and needs re-sealing periodica...

$144,900South Nanaimo#114-30 Cavan Street Corner unit, 1 bedroom, 1 bathin-suite laundry DetailsPriceReduced $144,900South Nanaimo#214-30 Cavan Street Corner unit, 1 bedroom, 1 bathin-suite laundry DetailsPriceReduced $144,900South Nanaimo#316-30 Cavan Street Corner unit, 1 bedroom, 1 bathin-suit...

Thieves can get into your home with a method called lock bumping. Watch the video, it will scare you into looking at your own home security measures. Some locks are harder to pick than other but it isn't always the cheap lock that is hardest to pick . I spoke to a local locksmith and he told me m...

 With 20+ years in hotel and restaurant management I have seen many kitchens. Some of the commercial ideas are filtering down into home kitchens. Below are some of my favourites. Double Ovens - One is necessary two is a luxury most avid cooks can appreciate. Wolf ovens that cost $4000-$7000 are n...

 I bought a family member An Inconvenient Truth "the movie"for Christmas. I had heard it was a must see movie but until I saw it this week I had no idea how incredible it was. It will scare you green! The movie makes it clear we are both victims as well as accomplices in the earths destruction. I...

Real Estate Market in Nanaimo heats up in 2007.I wondered if it was just me or if everyone else selling real estate felt things were getting a little crazy. I asked around the office and everyone is having a tough time keeping up with the pace of new inquiries. I have never had so many out of tow...

Description : If you are tired of looking at half done renovations, take a look at this top to bottom renovated home. This home features fresh paint inside and out, a new kitchen with updated appliances including a wine fridge in the island. The kitchen cabinets are new with a island. The roof is...