This Desert Life: Mountain lion chases bobcat up 45' saguaro cactus - AMAZING photos!!! - 05/31/11 06:00 PM
 
Hello, Hello........ Is this the Firedepartment?  Yes....Great, Can you please help me......?, No it is not a Fire, but......Yes, Can your please rescue my little Kitty, please?   Pretty Please, You are a life saver!
Via Sharon Lord - Argent Decor - AZ Vacation Home Furnishing Service (Argent Decor):
Here in the desert, we have quite different wildlife than most of the U.S. 
These photos and story were forwarded to me today; just AMAZING!!!  Enjoy!
Several of us received an email from a neighbor and friend, Linda Shank, containing a cell phone shot of a bobcat on top of a saguaro that she spotted … (0 comments)

Inexpensive Home Decorating Ideas - 05/31/11 03:34 PM
Inexpensive Home Decorating Ideas Home decorating is not something that requires a vast fortune in order to do. Nor is it something that must be accomplished all at once. The ideal manner to decorate a home is one step at a time, one room at a time. This makes the process much less stressful, more enjoyable, and imminently more affordable. Some great ideas are to start small then work your way up. Not only will these Inexpensive Decorating Ideas be lots of "pfunn" to complete, they will add amazing appeal and value to your property.   Going about Home Decorating with … (8 comments)

Saving Energy, without changing your lifestyle - 05/30/11 04:59 PM
Saving Energy, without changing your lifestyle The rise and drop in temperatures in the coming years, place intense pressures on consumers around the world as this means only one thing, more energy and fuel are needed to control the environment and make homes more comfortable. Saving energy is not just a cool thing to say, a few well though out common sense activities will make a big difference in your wallet. Over the years, new technology has been invented to improve the manner of living - energy saving devices are not excluded. However new technology, as always, is a bit expensive … (12 comments)

Greater Victoria Real Estate Absorption Rates May 2011 - 05/30/11 04:25 PM
Greater Victoria Real Estate Absorption Rates May 2011From time to time we like to take a different look at the Greater Victoria Real Estate Market Conditions.
Using Absorption comparisons between current inventory (what is for sale) and current/recent sales can very much show the current energy and momentum in the Greater Victoria Rea Estate Market.Today we are taking a look at Current Listings as at May 30, 2011, as well as Pending and Completed Sales in the Greater Victoria Real Estate Market for the Month of May up and including May 30, 2011.
If anything we are clearly in a set … (0 comments)

Greater Victoria Home Buyers Handbook, - 05/29/11 02:27 PM
Greater Victoria Home Buyers Handbook,Our Greater Victoria Home Buyers Handbook is very convenient resource to most if not all of the various steps in the Home Buying Process in Greater Victoria.In this Article we wanted provide you with an easy access overview of all the various topics we covered in the the Home Buyers Handbook,. Talk To Peter or Linda Pfann, if you have any questions, Suggestions or want to Buy a Pfanntastic Greater Victoria HomeReview any one topic as you wish or read the the entire Greater Home Buyers Handbook.
Greater Victoria Home Buyers Handbook Chapter 1  Introduction to the … (2 comments)

What Makes A Real Estate Investment WINNER ? - 05/28/11 12:46 AM
What Makes A Real Estate Investment WINNER ? Victoria Real Estate Investing Secrets Revealed: Although Buying at the Right Price, is Often considered the only way to "Buy Right", just about any property can turn into a Winner, If You can Negotiate YOUR Terms!!!
Victoria Real Estate Investing Tips For Fun and Profit;
100+ Tips, Tricks, Strategies and Ideas to Create and or Improve Cash-Flow from Real Estate Based Investments.
Review all our previous
Pfanntastic Victoria Real Estate Investing Revealed Secrets.
We hope you Enjoy Pfanntastic Benefits from our Greater Victoria Real Estate Investing Tips.
Our Secrets and Tips are the … (0 comments)

Help Stamp Out Hunger in Greater Victoria - 05/27/11 12:46 PM
Help Stamp Out Hunger
Saturday, May 28, 2011 Starting at 9:00 am Please Support the Greater Victoria Postie Food Drive 2011Canada Postal Workers will be collecting Non-perishable Food items and or Cash Donations, right from your porch and or the lobby of your Condominium and or Apartment Building All donations are benefiting the Local Food Banks and as such the over 7,000 people a month that use the food bank services.We would love to think that food-banks should not be needed in our society, however the harsh reality is that the services offered by the 4 regional food-banks are a life … (4 comments)

6526 Stonewood Dr. Sooke, BC Open House Sunday May 29, 2-4 pm - 05/27/11 11:59 AM
Pfanntastic Open House This Sunday May 29, 2-4 pm.Located at : 6526 Stonewood Dr. in Sunriver Estates in Sooke BC.Offered at $ 499,900 Pfanntastic Opportunity, for a 2005 build Spacious (2,900 + sqft. 4 + bedroom, 4 bathroom home on nearly 10,000 sqft property. this is the best value for a near perfect Extended Family Home with a full basement suite along a nice cul-de-sac street in Family Friendly Sunriver Estates in Beautiful Sooke. Move right in and enjoy this wonderfully maintained home and property with very open and spacious design.
 
 
The large fenced level property has lots of … (3 comments)

International Missing Children's Day, May 25, 2011 - 05/26/11 04:14 PM
 
International Missing Children's Day May 25, 2011
Early one morning, a little boy by the name of Etan Patz grabbed his school books, donned his Future Flight Captain's Cap and gave his mother a goodbye kiss before leaving to catch the bus to school. The sight of her blonde-haired, blue-eyed son playfully making his way up Prince Street in New York, was to be Julia's last. He was six years old.
Etan's disappearance, still unsolved, is just one of many horrifying stories of children who seemingly vanish without a trace. For the families of these children, the years can go … (4 comments)

Swiftsure International Yacht Race May 25 - May 29, 2011 - 05/25/11 03:01 PM
Swiftsure International Yacht Race  

The Swiftsure International Yacht Race is the premier long distance sailing race in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia area. Starting and ending in Victoria, BC, Canada, the Swiftsure is international because the mid-point markers are in U.S. waters.
The Race started in 1930, and was named after the turning point of the inaugural race, the USA Lightship # 93 "The Swiftsure" but in these waters yacht racing started as ealy as the 1870's.
Organized by the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, the race occurs during the last weekend in May with staggered starts on Saturday … (6 comments)

Today, Canadians are all Canucks !!! - 05/25/11 12:42 PM
Today, Canadians are all Canucks !!!
Wow, we don't often talk about sports or exciting Sports results. Today, after a double overtime win, Our Vancouver Canucks make all Canadians Canuck Fans! Our Congratulations to the Vancouver Canucks and the entire organization, what an amazing accomplishment to get this far in this the Canucks 40th. Anniversary Year. We have been following the Canucks for years, and always hope that they will win "the Cup", this year feels like it is our year, and we are convinced that we have the team, the spirit and the national fan support to go all … (2 comments)

Island Holidays: Part of Your Bucket List? - 05/24/11 02:48 PM
Island Holidays:  Part of Your Bucket List?There is just something about the ocean breeze and salt spray that makes a holiday or living on an island something you won't soon forget.  Because islands can be found in every ocean and near every continent, island living or holidays can vary widely.  You can lay on a beach or watch whales, study botany or shop native craft stalls.  It's all up to you when you plan your island holidays.North American islands include the Canadian east coast islands of Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.   Island holidays to these areas will be filled with unspoiled … (11 comments)

Greater Victoria Public / Farmers Market Season is Here - 05/24/11 12:23 PM
Greater Victoria Public / Farmers Market Season is HereGrowing and buying local produce, food and products is a long tradition in Greater Victoria, and with that an ever growing network of Public and or Farmers Markets have become very very popular. today, one can find a public or farmers market  just about every day in one area or another somewhere in Greater Victoria.
Aside from buying local product, attending a public market or farmers market is a bit of a trow back to the days that we used to buy daily essentials from the farmers, and or bakers either by home … (0 comments)

Summer Child Safety Suggestions - 05/23/11 01:49 PM

 
Summer "Child Safety" Suggestions Summer is almost here, and now that we all enjoy the outdoors  a little more each and every day, lots of families with children are reminded to spend a little time to review, practice and implement a few  basic child and family safety procedures.
 
 
May  25 is Green Ribbon Day and National Missing Children Day Green is the colour of hope. It symbolizes light in the darkness and is an expression of our thoughts for missing children, their families and friends. We are all encouraged to show our support and concern for … (12 comments)

Greater Victoria Real Estate Listing & Sales Activity Weekly Market Watch For May 15, May 22, 2011 - 05/22/11 12:33 PM
Greater Victoria Real Estate Listing & Sales Activity Weekly Market Watch For May 15, May 22, 2011 "Fisgard Lighthouse" at Fort Rod Hill, near Esquimalt Lagoon,  Victoria BC,
  Accross the Bay from the Navy Base, One of the USA Aircraft Carriers in for a friendly visit.
Every Week Peter and Linda Pfann take a quick reading of the  Greater Victoria Real Estate Market (based on MLS information) for you. Below is our overview of the Victoria Real Estate Market over the past week.
Greater Victoria Weekly Residential, Real Estate Listings & Sales Update as Reported by the Victoria  Real Estate … (4 comments)

What is Your Strategy, to Build Your Fortune? - 05/22/11 11:41 AM
What is Your Strategy, to Build Your Fortune? Victoria Real Estate Investing Secrets Revealed: Determining on your Real Estate Investing Strategy will Set you up to Pursue the Right Investments, and achieve your objectives.
Victoria Real Estate Investing Tips For Fun and Profit;
100+ Tips, Tricks, Strategies and Ideas to Create and or Improve Cash-Flow from Real Estate Based Investments.
 
Review all our previous
Pfanntastic Victoria Real Estate Investing  Revealed Secrets.
We hope you Enjoy Pfanntastic Benefits from our Greater Victoria Real Estate Investing Tips.
Our Secrets and Tips are the work of Years of Application of Time Tested Skills … (4 comments)

Meet the Deer's, they are squatters! - 05/21/11 09:47 AM
Meet the Deer's, they are squatters! Yesterday, we received a call to preview a property in the Gorden Head area of Saanich in Greater Victoria and complete an evaluation report. On one of the most beautiful days to date this year, it is always a great pleasure to visit a nice property, but what we found did take me by "pleasant" surprise... As I walked up to the "vacant" property, it became very clear that I was not alone......

Meet " The Deers" a family of 4...... as I walked the property, in my ignorance I woke up one … (12 comments)

Striped Shirts and Straw Hats - 05/20/11 11:30 AM
Striped Shirts and Straw Hats There was a study recently that found that the majority of people who graduate from college with majors in music never go on to a career in music.  Besides the natural conclusion that a lot of kids never use their degrees, it leads to another less obvious conclusion.  And that is that there is a lot of musical talent out there that is not properly tapped. As we discussed that finding, you may have remembered an ambition you may have had in life to have your own singing group and to enjoy arranging and performing shows, … (12 comments)

6526 Stonewood Dr. Sooke, BC Open House Sat. May 21, 2-4 pm - 05/20/11 09:41 AM
Pfanntastic Open House This Saturday May21, 2-4 pm.Located at : 6526 Stonewood Dr. in Sunriver Estates in Sooke BC.Offered at $ 499,900 Pfanntastic Opportunity, for a 2005 build Spacious (2,900 + sqft. 4 + bedroom, 4 bathroom home on nearly 10,000 sqft property. this is the best value for a near perfect Extended Family Home with a full basement suite along a nice cul-de-sac street in Family Friendly Sunriver Estates in Beautiful Sooke. Move right in and enjoy this wonderfully maintained home and property with very open and spacious design.
 
 
The large fenced level property has lots of space … (2 comments)

Victoria Day Long Weekend, the perfect time to visit......... Victoria - 05/19/11 03:15 PM
Victoria Day Long Weekend, the perfect time to visit......... Victoria

It should be no big surprise that the Victoria Day Long Weekend is one of Greater Victoria's most celebrated long weekends.It has become for many the "unofficial" start of Barbecue and Camping SeasonIn addition, it is the time that we move our lives from the living room to the patio's, yards, balconies and gardens while enjoying the sights and scenes of beauty and interest all over Greater Victoria.Let us share with you some of the Pfanntastic events and activities that will take place this weekend, that should further encourage all … (0 comments)

The Story of Greater Victoria, Recycled, One Book At The Time ! - 05/19/11 01:16 PM
The Story of  Greater Victoria,  Recycled, One Book At The Time!
Last week we reported about the Greater Victoria Times Columnist Book Sale for Literacy.(bookworm heaven).Today, we report of its results.... Turns out that this weekends book sale raised over $ 155,000, On Monday the remaining books being offered to schools and or charities for free, and whatever books left are sold to wholesale book buyers.  We thank all those that donated and bought books this weekend.The Vancouver Island Literacy programs that benefit from the TC Book Sale, will as such will have the resources to continue their very well worth … (4 comments)

Just Received, Victoria Homes Magazine - 05/18/11 06:58 PM
Just Received,
Victoria Homes MagazineToday we received a limited number of copies of this V.R.E.B. (Victoria Real Estate Board) annual publication with invaluable information about Buying, Selling and Leasing Property.This year's edition includes very informative articles about:
Making a Successful Flip. Tips on Turning your fix me up into a desirable Dream  Home Dream Kitchens Discover how the kitchen you've always wanted can be the best investment you've ever made. Home Staging Increase the market value and decrease the time on the market Buying and Selling Real Estate in Greater Victoria Tips for Buying and Selling Strata Properties Making use of … (4 comments)

How to Run a Successful Yard Sale - 05/18/11 11:55 AM
How to Run a Successful Yard Sale
As the Greater Victoria weather improves and we find ourselves with Spring Cleaning Urges, a Yard or Garage Sale, may be just the perfect way to dispose of those items that should become a treasure in someone else's home or garage.
For this purpose  Peter and Linda Pfann have compiled a FREE Pfanntastic Garage / Yard Sale Kit.Our Kit offers a number of great tips, tools, signs, equipment and benefits that will ensure the best possible resultsA well-organized and well-planned yard sale is more appealing and makes it easier for shoppers to see … (20 comments)

Active Rain and how we Benefit from it - 05/17/11 03:46 PM
Active Rain Collage Contest This month in our Blogging Community we welcome our new Active Rain CEO  "Nikesh Parekh". As we are all getting to know each other a little during a time that there are some challenges and upgrades being completed on our favourite Blogging System, our CEO has started an interesting Challenge and Contest for fellow Active Rain members. The Context of the Collage Competition is to show what Active Rain means to us the members, and as such to our readers.
It is not so simple to try to explain what Active Rain has done for us so … (14 comments)

ActiveRainPhotoBloggerContest: My Little Giant in Wooden Shoes - 05/16/11 02:15 PM
ActiveRainPhotoBloggerContest: My Little Giant in Wooden Shoes
As you may know by now, if you have read some of our Blogs, Peter was born and raised in Holland, and moved to Canada in 1986. In 2006 I (Peter) wanted to show Linda my Dutch heritage and background, the streets I played and walked and a lot of the cool places I recalled growing up. It is easy to talk about Holland as a very small country and that major parts would be underwater if not for the integrated systems of  "Dijks", levies, gates, windmills and pumps. It is also fun to … (13 comments)

The Fabled Tankless Water Heater - 05/15/11 05:13 PM

 
Today we found yet another Pfanntastic Blog by  Jay Markanich about a very timely question for us personally and possibly for others as well......
Today's topic is Tank-less Hot Water Systems, Jay wrote this Great article, as if he was doing his homework to buy one or his own home and it turned out to be a truly very informative post.
We know the Tank-Less systems are a very hot topic right now as we are all trying to figure out how to save on waste, consumption and our ever increasing energy bills.
One of the big benefits our blog … (5 comments)

Working From Home and Saving Energy For Home-Based Folks - 05/15/11 12:49 PM
Working From Home and Saving Energy For Home-Based Folks A few days ago, I read a blog by a blogger many of us regard as one of our master educators in the blogging world, in a blog he posted he mentioned that he was commuting on average 3 hours a day... Now I understand that for many having to commute, is un-avoidable, however there is a point where there may be ways to rethink work and the work place. as we are racing towards super high energy and gas prices, getting a better handle on energy consumption is becoming a real … (2 comments)

Greater Victoria Real Estate Listing & Sales Activity Weekly Market Watch For May 8, May 15, 2011 - 05/15/11 11:46 AM
Greater Victoria Real Estate Listing & Sales Activity Weekly Market Watch For May 8, May 15, 2011 "Dennyson Park, Waterfront Park, at the end Grafton St. Esquimalt,  Victoria BC,
within 5 minutes to Downtown Victoria, Next door to the Navy Base.
Every Week Peter and Linda Pfann take a quick reading of the  Greater Victoria Real Estate Market (based on MLS information) for you. Below is our overview of the Victoria Real Estate Market over the past week.
Greater Victoria Weekly Residential, Real Estate Listings & Sales Update as Reported by the Victoria  Real Estate Board for the Past Week.  
… (0 comments)

Electricity Is Resistant To Rust - 05/14/11 12:42 PM
 
Today we found a Pfanntastic Blog by  Jay Markanich about potential problems with moisture and electricity that was very well written and answers the most common questions and mis-conceptions, that we decided to re-post it for your benefit.
One of the big benefits our blog readers and we receive from being affiliated with Active Rain (our real estate blogging provider) is being part of the most amazing resource of information and fellow real estate professionals.
With well over 200,000 members, this resource of information and knowledge produces literally thousands of blog post each and every day, and from time to … (6 comments)

Will That Be Quick Cash or Cash FLow ? - 05/14/11 11:58 AM
Victoria Real Estate Investing Secrets Revealed: What will you be Investing in .....? Quick Cash or Cash Flow ?
Victoria Real Estate Investing Tips For Fun and Profit;
100+ Tips, Tricks, Strategies and Ideas to Create and or Improve Cash-Flow from Real Estate Based Investments.
 
Review all our previous
Pfanntastic Victoria Real Estate Investing  Revealed Secrets.
We hope you Enjoy Pfanntastic Benefits from our Greater Victoria Real Estate Investing Tips.
Our Secrets and Tips are the work of Years of Application of Time Tested Skills and Techniques. We know from many of the most successful real estate investors, that generating … (2 comments)

10+1 Signs That It "Might" Be Time To Sell Your Home - 05/13/11 11:54 AM
 
10 +1 Signs That It "Might" Be Time To Sell Your Home
In following of a Famous late night TV Entertainer, who shall remain unnamed, we thought to offer our top ten reasons that is might be time to make a Move.
1. When you first bought your house, you lived in the country. Now that same house is part of the city core.
2. You can't get anything repaired because "they stopped making "those" parts years ago."
3. The swing set in the backyard has sprouted roots.
4. The plumber's phone is on your speed dial, and.......Your phone number … (2 comments)

6526 Stonewood Dr. Sooke, BC Open House Sat. May14, 2-4 pm - 05/13/11 11:16 AM
Pfanntastic Open House This Saturday 2-4 pm.Located at : 6526 Stonewood Dr. in Sunriver Estates in Sooke BC.Offered at $ 499,900 Pfanntastic Opportunity, for a 2005 build Spacious (2,900 + sqft. 4 + bedroom, 4 bathroom home on nearly 10,000 sqft property. this is the best value for a near perfect Extended Family Home with a full basement suite along a nice cul-de-sac street in Family Friendly Sunriver Estates in Beautiful Sooke. Move right in and enjoy this wonderfully maintained home and property with very open and spacious design.
 
 
The large fenced level property has lots of space for … (0 comments)

Driving Miss Daisy - 05/12/11 11:07 AM
Driving Miss Daisy From time to time we come across a business or service that we think is worth a little added attention. So why this added interest in "Driving Miss Daisy", The name alone is intriguing enough to at least be curious about, to find out what this company offers. Once I had looked at their web site I met  with one of their Greater Victoria local franchise owners "John Palliser"  250-813-0440   john@drivingmissdaisy.net  and became convinced that the Driving Miss Daisy service is certainly NOT just another "taxi service" John and the other Greater Victoria Franchise owners, really do … (8 comments)

"Bookworm Heaven" - 05/12/11 08:31 AM
"Bookworm Heaven", May 14, and May 15, 2011.  9 am to 5 pm At the Victoria Curling Club 1952 Quadra St. For people like us, and all other book lovers, this weekend is a big deal, we just love to roam about between the Ten's of Thousands of Books, Books and more Books....... Yipeee and we find all our fiction some none fiction to read for the next year or so by "recycling"  some awesome books, save a bundle of money and help a great cause all at the same, a true win, win, win situation.
As in the past,  … (2 comments)

Empower People Around the World...... $ 25.00 at the time - 05/11/11 12:58 AM
Empower People Around the World...... $ 25.00 at the time Yesterday we noticed a post by Richard Ruggaber from LA, who by way of kiva.org is providing funding for "micro loans" to those in countries, situations and environments that would not otherwise be able to obtain a loan to start or grow their own small business. For Linda and I and in our little way we hope to pay it forward. To be honest, we had heard of Kiva a few years ago, but more or less lost track, so Thank you Richard for reminding us about this innovative way to … (10 comments)

Greater Victoria Schools Report Card - 05/10/11 01:02 AM
Greater Victoria Schools Report CardReport Cards on Greater Victoria Elementary and Secondary Schools.....Recently the Fraser Institute, an independent non-profit research and educational organization in Canada, completed 2 highly anticipated research projects about the comparative quality of our Elementary as well as Secondary schools in British Columbia.In the USA, this information is very readily available from independent as well as commercial sources, however in Canada we have to rely on amazingly resourceful, and independent The Fraser Institute, to provide the general public with this very valuable information.The Fraser Institute on their website provides access to the entire report that includes all regions … (10 comments)

All Dressed Up And No Where To Go - Vinyl Siding Over A Brick Chimney! - 05/09/11 01:18 PM
From time to Time we re-post a great home inspection type post, for the benefit of educating home buyers and home sellers, as to what to look for in buying a home and to caution home-sellers to look after issues the right way to avoid the risk of jeopardizing an otherwise perfectly good sale
Jay, once again produced a great post that provides a number of tips and clues that might get you to go hmmmmm, better check thing out before we commit.
For all your Pfanntastic Greater Victoria Real Estate Solutions, Talk to Peter and Linda Pfann
Via Jay Markanich (Jay … (2 comments)

Celebrating Family Caregiver Week in British Columbia. - 05/09/11 12:09 PM
Celebrating Family Caregiver Week in British Columbia. With 1 in 4 people providing some form of family care, we are really talking about a very large group of very loving and caring people May 7 - 13, 2011 Please join The Family Caregivers Network Society, to recognize and pay tribute to the over 1,000,000 "unpaid" family caregivers in British Columbia. These are the Family members and Friends that provide care, support and look after the Chronically Ill, the Disabled or the Elderly. Family Caregivers are the invisible pillars of our community, and the stained health care system, and provide over 80% of … (4 comments)

FAQs About Buyer Representation - 05/08/11 03:50 PM
One of the big benefits our blog readers and we receive from being affiliated with Active Rain (our real estate blogging provider) is being part of the most amazing resouce of information and fellow real estate professionals.
With well over 200,000 members, this resource of information and knowledge produces literally thousands of blog post each and every day, and from time to time we find one that is of particular quality and content for the benefit of our readers that we request permission to re-blog the information.
Today we found a Pfanntastic Blog by Peggy Chirico, about Buyer Agency Representation that … (2 comments)

Why I Think Mother's Day is Over-Rated........!!! - 05/08/11 03:33 PM
Why I Think Mother's Day is Over-Rated........!!! Now don't get me wrong, I have nothing but the highest respect, admiration and love for the Mothers in my life. Off course I respect, admire and love my Mom, who passed away many years ago, My Grandma,  (the only one I knew) all 4 foot 9 inches of her and who passed away nearly 40 years ago. Even the Mother of my kids, although I can't stand being in the same postal code with her, gets my respect.... Off course the love of my life "Linda" is a truly amazing Woman, Wife,  Mother … (4 comments)

25+1 Things To Do In Greater Victoria - 05/07/11 12:21 AM
 25 + 1 Things to do In Greater Victoria
We did not want to overwhelm you with 100's of Pfanntastic things to do in our part of Paradise, so we will take it slow and give you 25 Pfunn things to do, when you live and or visit Greater Victoria, BC, Canada..... Here are our initial picks, in no specific order.
Visit Royal BC Museum, and Take a Picture next to " Woollie" the Mammoth. Have Tea at the Empress Hotel. Visit the Undersea Gardens. Visit the Victoria Conference Centre and the hallways of the Empress, to enjoy some amazing Native … (8 comments)

So You Want Work With Canadians Home Buyers and Sellers, Eh ? - 05/06/11 04:35 PM
So You Want Work With Canadians Home Buyers and Sellers, Eh ?
Speaking the same language as your clients is essential to gain their confidence and trust. In this post we focus (with a more than a little tongue in cheek) on those that have clients or are hoping  to be  working with Canadian Buyers and or Property owners, and making sure that you are all speaking the same language...., eh? In order to prepare and present your expert skills and knowledge, it is always important to ensure that we communicate in a way that set our clients at ease. So … (6 comments)

May 5, 2011.....66 th. Anniversary of the Liberation of Holland - 05/05/11 06:22 PM
66 th. Anniversary of the Liberation of Holland, by Canadian, American and British Allied Forces In Peter's Native Country, "the Netherlands" or more commonly referred to as Holland. The Anniversary of the liberation of Holland to Mark the end of World War II in the Netherlands remains (even after 66 years) one of the most, if not the most significant "Celebrations" Although, I was born in 1956, and have no obvious part in WWII, even to this day, it is a day of remembrance and celebration for me. Mostly I am grateful for the fact that the allied forces and each … (8 comments)

Pfanntastic New Listing at 6526 Stonewood Dr. Sooke BC, in Sunriver Estates - 05/05/11 05:25 PM
Pfanntastic NEW Listing... Located at : 6526 Stonewood Dr. in Sunriver Estates in Sooke BC. Offered at $ 499,900 Pfanntastic Opportunity, for a 2005 build Spacious (2,900 + sqft. 4 + bedroom, 4 bathroom home on nearly 10,000 sqft property. this is the best value for a near perfect Extended Family Home with a full basement suite along a nice cul-de-sac street in Family Friendly Sunriver Estates in Beautiful Sooke. Move right in and enjoy this wonderfully maintained home and property with very open and spacious design.
 
 
The large fenced level property has lots of space for the … (6 comments)

10 Best Computer Tips for Faster Running, Upkeep, Filing and Storage - 05/04/11 01:06 PM
Tammy, posted a great top ten things to do to keep your computer running smooth and with a number of Free and very useful links and tricks to ensure that you information and computers will do exactly what you want them to do all the time, which is to work when and how you want them to.
We hope you enjoy this information and gain great benefit from it, and thanks Tammy for sharing your insight and expertiece are much appreciated.
Be sure to Talk To Peter and Linda Pfann with all your Greater Victoria Real Estate Questions.
Via Tammy Emineth (Personal … (8 comments)

Mother's Day Sound & Silence Run / Walk - 05/04/11 12:17 PM
14 th. Sound & Silence Mother's Day  Run/Walk  May 8,  2011
Held in Saanich at Island View Rd. and Lockside Trail, the May 8, 2011 event will mark the 14th. anniversary of this very popular race to support the deaf and hard of hearing. The Cause Hearing loss is Canada's fastest growing chronic disability, and the challenges of living with a hearing loss are as diverse as the individuals and families touched by it. In Greater Victoria approx. 13,000 people have some degree of hearing loss. Because of the unique communication needs, many rarely socialize, engage in leisure or volunteer activities … (8 comments)

Mobile Apps for Canadian Real Estate MLS System - 05/03/11 02:07 PM
Mobile Apps for Canadian Real Estate MLS System
How cool, Home Buyers and those looking to stay informed about Canadian Real Estate can now access Canada's most popular real estate web site www.realtor.ca on their phone's, by downloading a free app at this web site, and way you go......

Have Pfunn, and enjoy all the benefits of instant MLS access, from just about anywhere, and when you have questions about properties in and around Greater Victoria, you know who to call, text or email.........
Credit to Liz Moras, who wrote the original post but we had some trouble with … (8 comments)

Greater Victoria Remains an Affordable Retirement Destination - 05/03/11 01:31 PM
 
Welcome To Greater Victoria BC, Canada's Retirement Capital 
Many Affordable Real Estate Options Available.
Greater Victoria is often considered "The Retirement Capital of Canada", for obvious reasons, the mild climate during the winter, long spring, summer and fall seasons, beautiful scenery around every corner, any and all services one may ever need, low crime rates, low if any pollution from industry, lots of trails and benefits for any active retiree.... Yes Greater Victoria, is about as good as it gets in Beautiful BC and Canada.With Greater Victoria being such a desirable retirement destination there are a few downsides, … (2 comments)

Maturity Matters, Newsletter for Boomers and Seniors May 2011 - 05/03/11 01:29 PM
Maturity Matters, Newsletter for Boomers and Seniors May 2011 Every Month,  in cooperation with our affiliation as Certified Professional Consultant on Aging, (CPCA, formerly known as CSA) we publish and distribute a Newsletter Called "Maturity Matters", This Newsletter offers Pfanntastic information and resources for Boomers, Seniors and those that love and care for them.Please use the links in this article to take full advantage of this Aging Friendly Information we have compiled for you.We hope you enjoy the newsletters, and encourage your comments, thoughts, questions and feedback to Peter and Linda Pfann  Maturity Matters Newsletter May 2011This Month's Topics include:
To … (2 comments)

Your Bandaid - 05/02/11 12:11 PM
Think back to when life was so simple that an ittsy bitsy bandaid could make you feel brand new again…
…life was easier
…your lifetime quest was to play as much as possible with your friends
…the biggest challenge of the day was to see how far you could go on the monkey bars without falling
 
And when you did fall, mom would put a bandaid on, give you a little kiss, and you were raring to go again.
Those were definitely the good old days.
We all have definitely grown older, but wiser at the same time.
We now … (6 comments)

Craig's Classroom Catalog - 05/01/11 12:59 PM
Craig Daniels is our Technology Teacher and Pfanntastic Resource for many of our technology related questions, and we thought that many of our readers might find it helpful to have access to Craig's amazing library of easy to follow tips, tricks and short cuts for many of your online activities.
Thank you Craig for sharing your amazing ability to make complicated stuff look so simple and do-able

for us none techies,
For Your Greater Victoria Real Estate Questions, be sure to contact Peter and Linda Pfann
 
Via Craig Daniels, REVA, Technology Instructor:
I have just passed my first 100 … (0 comments)

Greater Victoria Real Estate Listing & Sales Activity Weekly Market Watch For April 24 - May1, 2011 - 05/01/11 12:21 PM
Greater Victoria Real Estate Listing & Sales Activity Weekly Market Watch For  April 24 - May1,  2011 "The RC Boat Pond along Dallas Rd. at the Waterfront in James Bay, victoria BC,
within 3 minutes to Downtown Victoria.
Every Week Peter and Linda Pfann take a quick reading of the  Greater Victoria Real Estate Market (based on MLS information) for you. Below is our overview of the Victoria Real Estate Market over the past week.
Greater Victoria Weekly Residential, Real Estate Listings & Sales Update as Reported by the Victoria  Real Estate Board for the Past Week.  
When The Number … (0 comments)

Greater Victoria, Real Estate Inventory Review as at May 01, 2011 - 05/01/11 12:07 PM
Greater Victoria, Real Estate Inventory Review as at May 01, 2011

 Gonzales Point at Victoria Golf Course,  Just another hard days work at the office.
Current Real Estate Inventory For Sale in Greater Victoria
 
Last week total inventory was 3845 active listings, this week total inventory is 3826 for a slight  decrease of 19  properties for sale in Greater Victoria
Typically we do see reported and completed sales increase at the end of the month,  so with this weeks reported sales at 259 + the pending sales of 137 and listings removed from the market for other reasons by … (0 comments)

 
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