Sims Real Estate Group

09/03/2026

Fall in Nanaimo is one of our favourite times of year 🍂

If you’re anything like us and love a good walk, pretty views and ALL the fall colours, these are 5 spots I’d put at the top of your list this year:

🍁 Bowen Park
🍁 Neck Point
🍁 Colliery Dam
🍁 Ammonite Falls
🍁 Morrell Nature Sanctuary

Some are perfect for a quick stroll, some are worth the hike, but all are beautiful once the leaves start changing.

09/01/2026

AUGUST MARKET STATS ARE IN!

The Vancouver Island real estate market continues to shift as we head into fall. August saw 651 sales across all property types, with 4,498 active listings giving buyers plenty of choice.

Swipe through for the latest numbers and reach out to our team if you’re curious about what the market looks like in your neighbourhood! 🏡

250-591-1160 or [email protected]

08/27/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSES THIS WEEKEND!

Come take a look at two beautiful Nanaimo homes this weekend!

✨ 224 CILAIRE DRIVE

SATURDAY | 11AM–2PM
Hosted by Curtis McCarrick

SUNDAY | 11AM–1PM
Hosted by Brooke Bestwick

A spacious home in the sought after Cilaire neighbourhood, offering plenty of potential and a great location!

🌊 3856 GULFVIEW DRIVE

SUNDAY | 11AM–12:30PM
Hosted by John Bucur

Enjoy incredible ocean views, exceptional living space and a self-contained 2-bedroom legal suite.

We'd love to see you there!
For more information:
250-591-1160 or [email protected]

08/27/2026

🏡 Opportunity in Cilaire! ✨

Welcome to a spacious home in Cilaire, one of Nanaimo’s most established and sought-after neighbourhoods! Known for its pride of ownership, desirable location, and beautiful surrounding homes, this is a community where long-term value really stands out. 🌳

✨ Why this property deserves a look:
• 📍 Highly regarded Cilaire neighbourhood
• 🏡 Spacious home with a functional floor plan
• 🛋️ Generous living spaces with room for the whole family
• 🌿 Private yard offering space to relax and enjoy
• ❄️ Newer ductless heat pumps for efficient year-round comfort
• 🔨 Great potential to personalize and modernize over time
• 📈 Opportunity to build equity in an established neighbourhood
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Well suited for families, renovators & value-focused buyers

This is a home you can enjoy today while creating your own vision for tomorrow. With space, privacy, a great location and plenty of future upside, this could be an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to put down roots in one of Nanaimo’s desirable neighbourhoods. 🌟

224 Cilaire Drive is offered for $700,000!

📩 Thinking about making Nanaimo home? Let's take a look!
1-250-591-1160
[email protected]

08/27/2026

COMING SOON TO ONE OF NANAIMO’S MOST SOUGHT AFTER NEIGHBOURHOODS!

Get ready for a home with space for the whole family! Offering over 2,700 sqft, this impressive home features 5 bedrooms + a den and 3 bathrooms, including a 2-piece ensuite in the primary bedroom.

The spacious layout includes a large kitchen with plenty of storage, a generous rec room, separate family room, and lots of room to spread out.

Outside, you’ll find a large deck and backyard. All of this in an incredible location, just minutes from Brooks Landing, Departure Bay Beach, shopping, restaurants, and everyday amenities.

This is one you’ll definitely want to keep your eye on! Stay tuned for more details!

08/18/2026

💥 NEW PRICE | $650,000 💥

Your own backyard paradise awaits! This beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offers 2,067 sqft of comfortable living space and an outdoor setting that's made for entertaining. Whether you're spending summer days in the large heated pool, gathering around the covered tiki bar, or relaxing on the spacious deck overlooking the backyard, this home is ready to be enjoyed year round.

✨ Features You'll Love:
• 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
• 2,067 Sq.Ft. of Living Space
• Oversized Primary Bedroom
• Spacious Rec Room & Separate Family Room
• Large Heated Pool
• Covered Tiki Bar with Outdoor Fireplace
• Expansive Deck & Private Backyard
• Central Nanaimo Location Close to Shopping, Restaurants, Schools, Hospital & Transit

📍 650 Hunter Street, Nanaimo
📞 250-591-1160

08/13/2026

🌊 OPEN HOUSES THIS WEEKEND | SAT & SUN 1PM-2:30PM

Experience breathtaking ocean views from this spectacular 8 bedroom, 6 bathroom home on prestigious Gulfview Drive! With panoramic views stretching across the Georgia Strait, luxurious finishes throughout, and a self contained legal suite, this is a home you won't want to miss.

🏡 3856 Gulfview Drive

✨ Highlights:
• 8 Bedrooms | 6 Bathrooms
• Unobstructed Ocean Views From All Three Levels
• Main Floor Primary Suite With Spa Inspired Ensuite
• Open Concept Living With Hardwood Floors & Coffered Ceilings
• Chef's Kitchen With Quartz Countertops & Stainless Steel Appliances
• Legal 2 Bedroom Suite With Separate Entrance
• Expansive View Deck To Enjoy Stunning Sunsets & Passing Cruise Ships
• 2-5-10 Home Warranty

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
📅 Sunday, August 16, 2026
🕛 1PM-2:30PM
👤 Hosted by John Bucur

08/07/2026

We are so excited to be sponsoring and attending Starlight Movie Night this year! We hope to see you all there! 🍿🎥

✨ Starlight Movie Night 4 ✨

We are so excited to announce that Starlight is officially BACK, baby! It's been a minute since we have hosted this event - but it's our 10 year anniversary & we could think of no better way to celebrate than to get together under the stars. It's always super fun to engage with our community and bring everyone together, all while raising money for a great cause.

All the important event info you need to know is on our website (link in bio) starlightmovienight.ca.

🗓️ Sep 6
📍 Country Club Parking lot by Dairy Queen
🕐 Gates open at 6 & the movie starts at dusk
🍕 Mambos Pizza & Dairy Queen Dilly bars by donation
💵 All donations supporting Nanaimo Hospital Foundation

👏 THANK YOU to our sponsors for supporting us & helping raise money toward our fundraising goal for our hospital

Parker Krog & Co
Althouse Notary
Sims Real Estate Group
Mambo Pizza
HarrisKia
Nanaimo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
CountryClubDairyQueen
All Island Equity MIC
First National Financial LP
Country Club Centre
arbutusmusiceducation
CMLS Financial

✨ See you there ✨

08/07/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSES THIS WEEKEND!

We have some great homes to tour this weekend in Nanaimo. Whether you're looking for a family home, extra space, a pool, or a home with a suite, there’s something worth checking out!

📍 Saturday, August 8
• 5236 Burnham Crescent | 11AM–12:30PM
• 3856 Gulfview Drive | 1PM–2:30PM

📍 Sunday, August 9
• 650 Hunter Street | 11AM–12:30PM
• 3856 Gulfview Drive | 1PM–2:30PM

Come take a look, ask questions, and see which one feels like home. All open houses will be hosted by Ion John Bucur