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Yesterday (despite the heavy rainfall) our team was on site completing progress advance inspections for a small multi-family development - one of the most practical and important assignments we handle for lenders and builders across Vancouver Island. What Is a Progress Advance Inspection? A progress advance inspection (also known as a construction draw inspection or progress report) is a site visit completed by a qualified appraiser to verify that construction is advancing

The Mountain Resort Market Winter is coming. You can feel it in the air. When it comes to Vancouver Island’s alpine real estate, Mount Washington operates as its own ecosystem. High elevation, infrastructure challenges, and leasehold titles within Strathcona Provincial Park make it a true micro market and one that is slowly evolving from a winter-only ski destination into a four-season resort community. At Jackson & Associates Ltd., we examine markets not only through tra

Thus far in 2025, the Town of Comox residential real estate market continues to demonstrate the resilience and balance that have long defined its inherent value that comes with being the only south-facing, seaside town on Vancouver Island’s East Coast. While broader economic trends across Canada have been shaped by elevated interest rates and cautious consumer sentiment, Comox’s housing sector (especially within the Central Comox neighbourhood ) has remained quietly robust.

Not all strata properties are created equal. Communities built in mountain and ski-resort areas like Mt. Washington northwest of...

Why this matters: In British Columbia, zoning often gets the spotlight when people talk about property value. But zoning is only one...

On September 17, 2025 , the Bank of Canada reduced its overnight lending rate by 25 basis points to 2.50% the lowest level in three...

When the McDougall Creek wildfire destroyed Lake Okanagan Resort in August 2023, a subsequent lawsuit revealed a devastating oversight:...

In the early 2000s, a single-family dwelling (SFD) selling for over $1,000,000 in the Comox Valley was a rare event. Today, it’s become...

Municipal buildings don’t always stay in their original use. Firehalls, post offices, and other civic facilities often outlive their...

When municipalities and public agencies make property-related decisions, they’re often balancing community needs, legal requirements, and...

When the Land Is the Star But the House Is Still There... We recently inspected a re-zoned 0.4-acre property slated for a 16-unit...

You Can’t Budget What You Haven’t Seen When a reserve fund planner walks your strata property, it might look like a casual tour - a few...

In British Columbia, depreciation reports and insurance appraisals are two of the most important tools available to strata councils and...

What makes one vacant parcel worth $8 per square foot, while another down the street fetches $25? It’s a common question in appraisal and...

In real estate appraisal, some properties don’t fit neatly into a template. Over the past year, our firm has been engaged to value assets...

We’re thrilled to announce that Steve Blacklock, AACI, P.App. has rejoined Jackson & Associates Valuation & Advisory Services ,...

Please join us in welcoming Lawrence Magny, MBA, A.Sc.T, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt , to Jackson & Associates Valuation & Advisory...

Is your depreciation report protecting your strata or putting it at risk? Legislation in British Columbia makes depreciation reports...

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the real estate world has raised an important question: will automation replace the...

Would your strata be able to rebuild tomorrow if disaster struck today? It’s a question every property manager and strata council should...