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The 5 Things That Actually Matter When Buying in the Cowichan Valley
Let’s skip the Pinterest-perfect fantasy — here’s what really matters when you're buying out here:
Micro-Neighborhoods > the city name
Maple Bay feels nothing like Duncan. Cobble Hill is a completely different lifestyle than Chemainus. Where you buy matters.
Know your Non-Negotiables
You can fix paint and flooring. You can’t fix sunlight, yard size, parking, or commute.
Photos lie (a lot)
Some of the BEST homes in the valley have the WORST listing photos.
Island “hidden costs” are real
Wells, septic, drainage, heat pumps — these matter more here than almost anywhere else.
Your pre-approval controls your strategy
Rates change. Conditions change. What you qualify for controls the entire game plan.
Myth #2: Wait for “the perfect house.”
Perfection doesn’t exist — alignment with your lifestyle does.
Myth #3: You can do this by scrolling Realtor.ca.
You’ll see what everyone else sees. The best stuff moves fast, has fine print, or never hits the public sites.
