Here we GROW again!

Please join us in welcoming Andrea MacRae to the 460 Realty family in Nanaimo, BC.

A local Vancouver Islander for the past 32+ years, Andrea always knew being a REALTOR® was the right career path for her. After joining the 460 Family working as an unlicensed assistant for 5 years, (2.5 of those years were spent working alongside 460 agent Matt Scheibel), she finally felt the timing was right to dive in and start her career right here with 460 Realty.

With her support from her family & friends including her mom, fellow 460 REALTOR® Lorraine Jensen, Andrea completed her education from UBC’s Sauder School of Business and has hit the ground running. Her gained confidence through her years in the industry, along with her life and natural leadership skills, are a great benefit to her clients. She is hardworking, thoughtful, honest, a calm communicator and loves to help others. She is also very passionate about real estate and knowledgeable about the local Nanaimo area.

Andrea loves everything about Vancouver Island and the lifestyle we have here. She enjoys exploring all the remote areas and is always up for a new adventure! A busy mom to two amazing girls, she loves to spend her down time boating with her family on Sproat Lake, walking the beaches of the West Coast, cooking a meal for her family, tending to her garden or practicing her new hobby – fishing.

Here we GROW again!

Please join us in welcoming Dean Macdonald to the 460 Realty family in Powell River, BC.

A relative newcomer to the Powell River area, Dean has called Texada Island home for over a year now. Having been in the real estate business since 1989, Dean comes to us as a proud REALTOR® previously from Dexter Realty in Vancouver, BC. He works hard for his clients, is empathetic, experienced and knowledgable.

In his spare time, Dean is a full-time grandfather, keeps busy with carpentry and spends time skiing, canoeing and playing all racquet sports. Please join us in welcoming Dean to the 460 Family!

A Fresh, New Look for Our Website 

It’s been an exciting few months, and we are proud to announce we have now launched a brand new look for 460Realty.com!

The new site design is much more visual, featuring user-friendly listing searches which are perfect for showcasing our homes & businesses for sale, along with our ever-expanding agent team.

A big thank you to 460 Communications for all of their hard work designing this new site, along with the incredible team at MyRealPage. Take a peek around at www.460realty.com and let us know what you think!

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Please join us in welcoming Max Pagani to the 460 Realty family in Powell River, BC.

“A lifelong Powell River resident with Italian ancestry and a zest for la vive!”, is how some folks might describe Max Pagani. With now nearly 20 years in the real estate industry, Max has found his perfect career fit. Following a vibrant career as a chef, restauranteur, and caterer, his strong background in business served Max well to support his transition into the foray of representing and supporting clients buying and selling real estate of all kinds.

Max has been working within the business sector in the community of Powell River since 1985 and is proud to be able to offer his clients achieve all their real estate goals. He is a respected REALTOR® and prides himself on having helped many families achieve their goals of home ownership. His education has prepared him to handle all types of residential property transactions. No home is too big or too small to get his fullest attention. Max strives to go above and beyond his clients’ expectations in service and insists on being straight-forward with everyone he meets. He treats his clients the way he would like to be treated.

Supporting his clients through their real estate transactions, Max makes no assumptions about people’s circumstances, personal stories, or about their real estate ambitions. He instead works in partnership with his clients, demonstrating resourcefulness and creativity in ways that help him, help others. His lifelong commitment to volunteering in the community keeps him busy in his down time and includes organizations such as the Powell River Food Bank, Children Living in Poverty, United Way, PRTRA, Powell River Minor Hockey Association, and many more.

When he isn’t helping clients, Max runs a busy household raising growing teenagers with his wife Monica. They love to hit the local walking and hiking trails, and spend time camping, or head ‘up the lake’ for some cabin time on Powell Lake. He can also be found making music as the mandolin player in the local bluegrass band “Scout Mountain”.

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Please join us in welcoming Dustin Villeneuve to the 460 Realty family in Powell River, BC.

Dustin fell in love with the natural beauty of British Columbia at an early age. Born and raised on the Prairies, he was enchanted by his first encounters with the mountainous landscapes, lush rain forests, and endless ocean.  He vowed to one day return.  After completing a Business Administration diploma in Winnipeg and working several years in construction project management, he decided to make the move out West. Living in Vancouver for nearly a decade, he worked as a Project Coordinator for an environmental and engineering firm before deciding to make the transition to the Sunshine Coast with his wife, Brigitte, and dog, Cedar.

Moving to Powell River provided Dustin & Brigitte with the opportunity to purchase their first home and pursue their entrepreneurial ambitions. Upon settling in the community, Dustin was immediately inspired by the historical, cultural, and recreational abundance of the area.  With a strong desire to pursue his passions, Dustin became involved with the Powell River Parks & Wilderness Society (PRPAWS) and also began utilizing his photography and media skills as the Marketing Coordinator for the Josh Statham Home Team.  He completed the UBC Real Estate Trading Services Licensing Course in 2019 and was previously a licensed REALTOR® at Royal LePage, Powell River.

Dustin has always prided himself in putting people first. He is committed to providing a personalized and honest approach to both buyers and sellers alike. From start to finish, he looks forward to helping his clients with all of their real estate needs. When he isn’t helping his clients find their dream homes, Dustin can be found spending time with his wife and their daughter Avaya, as well as exploring Powell River’s backcountry. He has a passion for photography, music, interior design and home renovations.

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Please join us in welcoming Bill Bailey to the 460 Realty family in Powell River, BC.

Bill has lived, worked and raised a family in Powell River, BC during the past almost 40 years. During this time, Bill has developed a network of friends and contacts through his previous work as a school teacher and principal in School District #47, and as well through interests in Search and Rescue, Chor Musica Mens’ Choir, Westview Baptist Church and a variety of outdoor recreational pursuits.  Through these activities, Bill developed a reputation for a strong work ethic supported by honesty and sincerity.

After a successful career in education, he was excited to take on the new challenge of building a business selling real estate. At this stage in Bill’s life, it has become his work, his hobby and his passion. He is now able to devote 100% of his time to serving you, his clients. Bill’s business plan is creating “clients for life” by putting you first in every decision in the process of buying or selling a home.

Bill is a high-energy person, always looking for ways to add value to the services he offers. He likes to keep current with all the nuances of the real estate market, and the many details involved with writing a contract to your best advantage. This also includes negotiating the deal and following up to ensure that you are well-informed from beginning to end. His commitment is top notch; with in-house media and marketing skills, along with the broadest array of resources to help you realize the full potential of your biggest asset, Bill offers the best value for your money.

When he isn’t working hard, you can find Bill visiting with his blended family, (6 children and 4 grandchildren), hiking, swimming, biking, gardening, or exploring all of the incredible nature that can be found in Powell River and on the Sunshine Coast.

You can connect with Bill at bbailey@460realty.com

REFLECTING BACK ON THE HOLIDAYS

Submitted by Catherine McCull, 460 Realty

Our family is fortunate enough to have a little space to set up camp on the West Coast in beautiful Mussel Beach for the summer weekends and we were grateful to be able to get away there during the summer.

Once the cooler weather sets in, we normally pack up camp and start planning a tropical vacation for December or January. With travel restrictions this past year, and the holidays looking different, I decided to change up our holiday décor and bring the beach home.

I took the opportunity of having a bit more time at home with my trusty sidekick Jenkins to work on a few craft projects that would transform our traditional holiday spread into a West Coast, beach inspired holiday home.

Our biggest project and feature is our Driftwood Christmas Tree, constructed out of salvaged wood from the west coast, and put on a base of a tree that friends of ours had taken down in 2020. To top it off, we dressed it with lights that we normally have hung up at our beach site. Culminating into a simple, but very local centerpiece in our home.

In keeping with the theme, I also had time to put together some driftwood ornaments as gifts for friends and family. The ornaments featured Christmas trees crafted out of beach glass found along the shores of our West Coast getaway over the years that we’ve had opportunity to go there.

While  2020 was a different year, these projects gave me the opportunity to remember and focus on how fortunate we are to be able to enjoy our home and our island on the beautiful West Coast. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season, however it looked for you and your family.

Learn more about Catherine in the links below, and don’t forget to follow her on social media!

Agent Bio Page: Catherine McCull

Facebook Page: Catherine McCull, Realtor

Instagram Page: Catherine McCull 

Here we GROW again! Please join us in welcoming Taylor Simon to the 460 Realty family.

Born in Las Vegas, NV, Taylor later attended high school in Arizona and is proud to hold dual citizenship. She now calls Nanaimo home, and has for the past 11+ years.

Taylor has always loved connecting and building relationships with people. Previously having worked as an assistant for one of the top real estate teams, as well as within the hospitality industry for 10 years, she now appreciates the real estate process, and the ability to really listen to her clients and their unique needs.

Her love for real estate is evident with how she gives each one of her clients’ consistency and professionalism. Taylor enjoys getting to know personalities and finding the home that best suits each client. She truly enjoys helping them through the entire process, and being there every step of the way through what is one of the biggest purchases of one’s life.

When she isn’t working, you can find Taylor spending time with her fiancé their charcoal lab Blue, friends and family or out on beautiful Sproat Lake.

Welcome to the 460 team, Taylor! You can contact her HERE.