The Greater Victoria Fall & Winter 2011/12 Activity and Recreational Guides - 08/31/11 07:55 PM
The Greater Victoria Fall & Winter 2011/12 Activity and Recreational Guides We know it seems way to early to be talking about fall and winter activities, however, we also know that many programs get sold out really fast, so here they are ......
The Greater Victoria Fall & Winter 2011/12 Activity and Recreational Guides are now available at most of the local community Municipal halls, and you may have received a guide in your mail...
However this is the only Blog and Internet access in Greater Victoria, where you will be able to access all the guides, calenders, and schedules in … (6 comments)

"How Does This Affect US?" - 08/30/11 12:15 PM
"How Does THIS Affect US?"
and
"What Do We Need To Do, Know and or Have To Eliminate or Minimize the Negative Impact, and or Optimize The Positive Impact for US?" We are often using the above questions in response to media reports.  The recent Irene storm was one of these typical examples of a media frenzy and when we did ask these questions.
We get a few days of nothing but Irene in the media, and then they go on to the next big thing....
It is all important, and we don't want to create the impression we are not sensitive … (10 comments)

Good News is Good For Business, the Contest Results Are in. - 08/29/11 06:24 PM
Good News is Good For Business, the Contest Results Are in. Wow, we have been so impressed and amazed by the out pouring of not just good news, and the real estate recovery that is so clearly happening in so many areas all over Canada and the United States, but the quality of the writing, and the creativity of the solutions and opportunities shared. If you have not already done so, we would very much encourage you to read not just the 5 very deserving top award winning articles, but we would also want you to visit the Recovery Train Group … (44 comments)

Esquimalt BC, Real Estate List Price vs. Sale Price Market Update By Neighbourhood Jan.-Aug. 2011. - 08/29/11 02:46 PM
 Esquimalt BC, Real Estate List Price vs. Sale Price Market Update By Neighbourhood Jan.-Aug. 2011.
 Esquimalt BC, Year to Date Real Estate Market update by Neighbourhood. Peter and Linda Pfann, are Realtors assisting local clients and from across the globe with buying, selling, investing and retiring in and around Greater Victoria, BC Canada since 1986 and we are pleased to provide you with the current market statistics for 3 specific property types.
Esquimalt BC, Single Family Homes Esquimalt BC, Town-Homes and 1/2 Duplexes Esquimalt BC, Condominiums  The Esquimalt BC, property information  included is very area specific, however we do not recommend to … (0 comments)

Sooke BC, Real Estate List Price vs. Sale Price Market Update By Neighbourhood Jan.-Aug. 2011. - 08/29/11 02:25 PM
Sooke BC, Real Estate List Price vs. Sale Price Market Update By Neighbourhood Jan.-Aug. 2011.

Sooke BC, Year to Date Real Estate Market update by Neighbourhood. Peter and Linda Pfann, are Realtors assisting local clients and from across the globe with buying, selling, investing and retiring in and around Greater Victoria, BC Canada since 1986 and we are pleased to provide you with the current market statistics for 3 specific property types.
Sooke Single Family Homes Sooke Town-Homes and 1/2 Duplexes Sooke Condominiums  
The Sooke BC, property information  included is very area specific, however we do not recommend to use … (2 comments)

City of Victoria, Real Estate, List Price Vs Sale Price By Neighbourhood, Market Update for January to August, 2011 - 08/29/11 01:55 PM
City of Victoria, BC , Real Estate, List Price Vs Sale Price By Neighbourhood,  Market Update for January to August, 2011

 
City of Victoria Year to Date Real Estate Market update by Neighbourhood.
Peter and Linda Pfann, are Realtors assisting clients local and from across the globe with buying, selling, investing and retiring in and around Greater Victoria, BC Canada since 1986 and we  are pleased to provide you with the current market statistics for 3 specific property types.
 
Victoria BC Single Family Homes Victoria BC Town-Homes and 1/2 Duplexes Victoria BC Condominiums For our City of Victoria … (4 comments)

View Royal BC, Real Estate List Price vs. Sale Price Market Update By Neighbourhood Jan.-Aug. 2011. - 08/29/11 01:19 PM
View Royal BC, Real Estate List Price vs. Sale Price
 Market Update By Neighbourhood Jan.-Aug. 2011.
  View Royal BC, Year to Date Real Estate Market update by Neighbourhood. Peter and Linda Pfann, are Realtors assisting local clients and from across the globe with buying, selling, investing and retiring in and around Greater Victoria, BC Canada since 1986 and we are pleased to provide you with the current market statistics for 3 specific property types.
 
View Royal BC, Single Family Homes View Royal BC, Town-Homes and 1/2 Duplexes View Royal BC, Condominiums  
The View Royal BC, property information  included is … (0 comments)

Central Saanich BC, Real Estate List Price vs. Sale Price Market Update By Neighbourhood Jan.-Aug. 2011. - 08/29/11 12:53 PM
Central Saanich BC, Real Estate List Price vs. Sale Price
 Market Update By Neighbourhood Jan.-Aug. 2011.
 

 
The District of Central Saanich,  Year to Date Real Estate Market update by Neighbourhood.Peter and Linda Pfann, are Realtors assisting local clients and from across the globe with buying, selling, investing and retiring in and around Greater Victoria, BC Canada since 1986 and we are pleased to provide you with the current market statistics for 3 specific property types.
 
Central Saanich Single Family Homes Central Saanich Town-Homes and 1/2 Duplexes Central Saanich Condominiums  The Central Saanich BC, property information  included is very … (0 comments)

Hire A Home Inspector After Remodeling Or Repairs - 08/28/11 05:04 PM
Today we think we have a great tip of you, if you are in the middle of a renovation or you are planning a renovation......
Have a Professional Home Inspector, inpect the work after it is done and before you pay the final bill..... whay are we suggesting this, well, that is as they say the rest of the story......
Our Favourite Inspector, (Jay Markanich) has once again provided us with an amazing (horror) story. You have to read this to believe it, trust me on this one.
If you are considering a renovation or upgrade to your Greater Victoria Home … (0 comments)

Greater Victoria Real Estate Listing & Sales Activity From August 21 to August 28, 2011 - 08/28/11 11:47 AM
Greater Victoria Real Estate Listing & Sales Activity From  August 21, to August 28, 2011  
 
 "Saxe Pointe Park in Esquimalt, BC Near Victoria
is a Pfanntastic Place to Call Home"
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.
The Vancouver Island BC Communities and Areas included in this information are: Victoria, Saanich (East and West), Central Saanich, North Saanich, Sidney, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, View Royal, Highlands, Langford, Colwood, Metchosin, Sooke, … (4 comments)

Saanich EAST BC, Real Estate List Price vs. Sale Price Market Update By Neighbourhood Jan.-Aug. 2011. - 08/28/11 11:42 AM
 
Saanich EAST BC, Real Estate List Price vs. Sale Price
Market Update By Neighbourhood Jan.-Aug. 2011.

Saanich EAST BC, 2011 Year to Date Market update by Neighbourhood.Peter and Linda Pfann, are Realtors assisting local clients and from across the globe with buying, selling, investing and retiring in and around Greater Victoria, BC Canada since 1986 and we are pleased to provide you with the current market statistics for 3 specific property types.
The Areas and Neighbourhoods Forming East Saanich BC Are: Arbutus, Blenkinsop, Broadmead, Cadboro Bay, Camosun, Cedar Hill, Cordova Bay, Gordon Head, High Quadra, Lake Hill, Maplewood, Mt. … (0 comments)

Saanich WEST BC, Real Estate List Price vs. Sale Price Market Update By Neighbourhood Jan.-Aug. 2011. - 08/28/11 11:42 AM
Saanich WEST BC, Real Estate List Price vs. Sale Price
Market Update By Neighbourhood Jan.-Aug. 2011.

Saanich WEST BC, 2011 Year to Date Market update by Neighbourhood.Peter and Linda Pfann, are Realtors assisting local clients and from across the globe with buying, selling, investing and retiring in and around Greater Victoria, BC Canada since 1986 and we are pleased to provide you with the current market statistics for 3 specific property types.
The Areas and Neighbourhoods Forming West Saanich BC Are: Beaver Lake, Elk Lake, Glanford, Gorge, Granville, Interurban, Layritz, Marigold, Northridge, Portage Inlet, Prospect Lake, Royal Oak, Rudd Park, … (0 comments)

Sidney BC, Real Estate List Price Vs Sale Price Market Update By Neighbourhood Jan. - Aug. 2011. - 08/28/11 11:41 AM
Sidney BC, Real Estate List Price Vs  Sale Price
Market Update By Neighbourhood Jan. - Aug. 2011.

Sidney BC, 2011 Year to Date Real Estate Market update by Neighbourhood.
On our Live interactive map you will see some of the current Sidney properties for sale (this is just a snapshot and not intended to be a complete inventory). For a more complete available homes for sale index, we offer our Free Properties Search Services
Peter and Linda Pfann, are Realtors assisting clients local and from across the globe with buying, selling, investing and retiring in and around Greater Victoria, BC … (0 comments)

Oak Bay, BC Real Estate List Price Vs Sale Price Market Update By Neighbourhood Jan. - Aug. 2011 - 08/28/11 11:40 AM
Oak Bay, BC Real Estate List Price Vs Sale Price
Market Update By Neighbourhood Jan. - Aug. 2011

Oak Bay, 2011 Year to Date Market update by Neighbourhood.
On our Live interactive map you will see some of the current Oak Bay properties for sale (this is just a snapshot and not intended to be a complete inventory). For a more complete available homes for sale index, we offer our Free Properties Search Services



The Areas and Neighbourhoods Forming Oak Bay BC are: Estevan, Henderson, Gonzales, North Oak Bay, South Oak Bay, Uplands, Oak Bay
Peter and … (0 comments)

City of Colwood, BC Real Estate List Price Vs Sale Price Market Update By Neighbourhood 2011, Jan. - Aug. - 08/27/11 02:36 PM
City of Colwood, BC Real Estate List Price Vs Sale Price
Market Update By Neighbourhood 2011, Jan. - Aug.
City Of Colwood, Year to Date Real Estate Market update by Neighbourhood.
On our Live interactive map you will see some of the current properties for sale (this is just a snapshot and not intended to be a complete inventory) For a more complete available homes for sale index, we offer our Free Properties Search Services
Peter and Linda Pfann are pleased to provide you with the current Colwood market statistics for 3 specific property types.
Colwood Single Family Homes Colwood Town-Homes … (0 comments)

HST is defeated, So what is the impact on Real Estate in Victoria BC - 08/27/11 01:00 PM
HST is defeated, So what is the impact on Real Estate in Victoria BC   The HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) was defeated in a province wide referendum and we are to return to PST/GST  (Provincial Sales Tax and Goods & Services Tax) in Victoria and British Columbia. This morning we looked at a number of reports and information related to the HST referendum vote, in what is an historic event and a real victory for  democracy regardless how you feel about the GST/PST vs HST issue, and yes it is still very early to draw actual conclusions. Some media indications stated an … (6 comments)

Victoria Hillside Ave Open House Sat. August 27, 2-4 pm - 08/26/11 11:55 PM
Price Reduced, Victoria Open House Sat. 2-4 pm New Price $ 379,900 3 Bdrm. 2 bath, Hillside Victoria Suite
Price Reduced, Victoria Open House Sat. 2-4 pm New Price $ 379,900 … (5 comments)

Do You Have "Bad News Panic Attacks", We Have The Cure..... - 08/22/11 01:59 PM
Do You Have "Bad News Panic Attacks", We Have The Cure..... If you are feeling Blue, or made the mistake of listening, watching or reading the news over the past weeks, we have a great medicine for you........ We always get a real charge and experiencing the excitement of all the writers and market place recovery in so many different ways and communities. We are certain that the same excitement & confidence boosts happens to anyone reading your Excellent Good News Blogs.
Read the entries to the Good News is Good For Business Contest here are the links and use the links … (14 comments)

Butchard Gardens, Victoria BC, Brentwood Bay Picture Gallery - 08/22/11 12:32 PM
 





 
 
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Greater Victoria Real Estate Listing & Sales Activity From August 14, To August 21, 2011 - 08/21/11 08:47 AM
Greater Victoria Real Estate Listing & Sales Activity From  August 14, to August 21, 2011  
 
 "Songhees Ocean Front Trail Between The Blue Bridge and Wes Bay Marina in Vic. West
is a Pfanntastic Place to Call Home"
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, Reported by the Victoria Real Estate Board for the Past Week.  
For the 8 … (4 comments)

Last Call For Contest Entries, & Continue Sharing the Amazing Opportunity Real Estate Offers - 08/20/11 12:15 PM
Last Call For Contest Entries, and Continue to Share the Amazing Opportunity Real Estate Offers This is your last call to get all your Good News is Good for Business reports entered and for you to submit the links to all your good news posts over the past month in to the comment section of this post.... (if you have already done there is no need to do it again). You still have until Monday night 9 pm Pacific (midnight east coast) to enter your posts and send us your links. But that does not mean that come Tuesday, it is … (18 comments)

Water Conservation For Our Victoria Gardens - 08/19/11 10:12 PM
Water Conservation Tips for Our Victoria Gardens Often you don’t appreciate something until it’s gone! 
That can really be true with water. Taken for granted when it is plentiful, its importance is truly appreciated in the garden once it becomes scarce.
In the Greater Victoria Area, we really enjoy our Gardens and Parks year round and we have become expert stewards of our portion of Paradise.
Off course we are surrounded by water, but none of it is any good in our yards (yet),
If you find yourself in a drought, there are some things you can do to … (14 comments)

Price Reduced, Victoria Open House Sat. 2-4 pm New Price $ 379,900 - 08/19/11 04:05 PM
Price Reduced, Victoria  Open House Sat. 2-4 pm New Price $ 379,900   3 Bdrm. 2 bath, Hillside Victoria Suite
Price Reduced, Victoria  Open House Sat. 2-4 pm New Price $ 379,900 … (4 comments)

Romance in the Sunset Years in Victoria - 08/18/11 07:57 PM
Romance in the Sunset Years in Victoria Living in Victoria, one of the more "Romantic Cities in North America, we experience a good number of Romantic Sunsets together. One of the things we see so often may be a bit contrary to common perception, but the inspiration for todays Romance in the Sunset Years article When you watch television or the movies, you quickly reach the conclusion that romance is only for those in their teens or 20s.  As if somehow once someone reaches full adulthood, much less senior citizen age, the concept of romance is completely out of the question.  … (16 comments)

Everything I Ever Needed I Learned in Kindergarten - 08/17/11 12:34 PM
Everything I Ever Needed, I Learned in KindergartenThe Scene          “De Montessori Kleuterschool in Hilversum, Holland” August, 1961......My very first day in Kindergarten, I just tuned 5 and for the first time in my life I am in a Classroom........WOW......Reflecting on it now, even 50 years later, it was one of the scariest and at the same time most exciting days in my life...The first day ever with “big boy pants”, you know the ones with legs all the way to your ankles.....First day in a group with other kids, that for the most part I have never seen before (or since), … (16 comments)

Excellence in Customer Service is Excellent for Customers and Business - 08/16/11 05:17 PM
Excellence in Customer Service is Excellent for Customers and Business Professionals and businesses of any kind so often forget, why our friends and clients (current and future) seek out any specific service........ Excellence in Customer Service is so very important  to all industries, government and businesses.. However, We have all been in one or more of these simple examples:
You call a "customer service" department to get lost in the automated systems and hang up in frustration,    " how is that customer service?" You want or need medical advise, and your appointment is .......... "next year" You seek legal advise.......... … (14 comments)

Victoria Hillside, 3 bed, 2 bath Suite Price Reduced - 08/16/11 05:16 PM
Victoria Hillside, 3 bed, 2 bath Suite Price Reduced   3 Bdrm. 2 bath, Hillside Victoria Suite Victoria Hillside, 3 bed, 2 bath Suite Price Reduced … (4 comments)

400+ entries can't be wrong... - 08/15/11 12:43 PM
Real Estate Recovery, the last week of the Contest, and the Beginning of Good things 400+ entries can't be wrong... The Good News is Good For Business Contest is now in its Final Week...... Here is a bit of an update, and a reminder to keep sending your links to your entries to our contest entry posting comment section
During this month of the contest we likely had one of the possibly most distracting events happen that could have derailed many from the recovery train.......But you did not Over the past month we have so far received  (by Estimate) over … (20 comments)

Victoria, BC Fisherman's Wharf, James Bay Picture Gallery - 08/14/11 07:13 PM






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"We Won't Fix Anything Unless It's A Code Violation" - 08/14/11 01:50 PM
Buying a new home and property inspections seem to be a HOT, topic lately, and the question is always, should we even bother.......?
Well, once again we turned to our (online) resident Property Inspector "Jay".... and let hime show you just a few issues that he discovered on a recent new home inspection......
In simple terms, if you are buying a home....... HAVE IT INSPECTED, by a reputable local property inspector..... the money you spend may be the difference between a Pfanntastic Home or a pile of burned out rubble, do you really want to take the risk......
In all things … (1 comments)

Hardwood Flooring - Herringbone floors in Greenwich CT 06831 - for a formal & traditional look - 08/14/11 01:36 PM
It seems "hard" to Imagine how many optioons and choices are possible with hardwood, but our (online) resident Flooring wizzard, Debbie Gartner, floors us every time with excellent infomation about the many very informative articles she provides us with
Well done as always Debbie, and thanks for sharing your information with our readers.
If you have questions about real estate (with any flooring style) we are delighted to answer all your Greater Victoria Real Estate Questions with pleasure...... Contact Peter and Linda Pfann, and we show you the floors and ceilings of Pfanntastic Victoria Real Estate.....
Via Debbie Gartner - Westchester … (0 comments)

Saanich School District 63, Back To School Report, Near Victoria BC - 08/14/11 12:06 PM
 
Saanich School District 63, Back To School Report, Near Victoria BC There are 3 school districts in the Greater Victoria area, in an earlier article we covered the Victoria School District (district 61) which you can review from this link and The Sooke School District (District 62) for a complete review of the 3 school districts in the South Vancouver Island area and communities .
 
 

The Saanich School District likely covers the 2 nd. largest geographic area of the 3 South Vancouver Island School Districts, and has a mixture of both urban and rural areas to … (2 comments)

Greater Victoria Real Estate Listing & Sales Activity From August 07, to August 14, 2011 - 08/14/11 11:42 AM
Greater Victoria Real Estate Listing & Sales Activity From  August 07, to August 14, 2011  
 
 "Fishermans Wharf, James Bay, Victoria BC, is a Funky and Vibrant,
 House Boat Based Community and is a Pfanntastic Place to Call Home"
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, Reported by the Victoria Real Estate Board for the Past Week.  
For … (0 comments)

Sooke School District 62, Back To School Report, Near Victoria BC - 08/13/11 10:15 AM
Sooke School District 62, Back To School Report Near Victoria BC
 
 
Today we will Review the Back to school and general services and schools in the Sooke School District (District 62).
There are 3 school districts in the Greater Victoria area, in an earlier articles we covered the Victoria School District (district 61) which you can review from this link and the 3 rd. of the  districts in the south Vancouver Island School,  District 63 for Saanich and the Peninsula.
 
 
The Sooke School District likely covers the largest geographic area of the South Vancouver Island School … (6 comments)

Greater Victoria School District 61 Back To School Report - 08/12/11 12:52 PM
There are 3 Greater Victoria School DistrictsToday we will report about the  Greater Victoria School District, also look for report on the Sooke School District Report (District 62) and for the Saanich (District 63) School district to Complete our Review of the 3 Greater Victoria School Districts and to ensure you have access to all the school information that you may require.
As we are getting ready for the new school year, and all the Back to School Jitters are starting, we felt it would be helpful for current and new residents to the Greater Victoria area to provide timely school … (8 comments)

Victoria Open House, Hillside Ave. 3bdr 2 bath Suite, Sat. August 13, 2011 2 - 4 pm. - 08/12/11 09:35 AM
Victoria Open House, Hillside Ave. 3bdr 2 bath Suite, Sat. August 13, 2011 2 - 4 pm. 3 Bdrm. 2 bath, Hillside Victoria Suite  
 
 
Victoria Open House, Hillside Ave. 3bdr 2 bath Suite, Sat. August 13, 2011 2 - 4 pm.  
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Loosey Goosey - 08/11/11 12:14 PM
If it Looks Good, it must be Okay....... Well not so fast, as Jay our Pfanntastic communityogging Inspector shares with us today, there is more to things than initial appearances......
another great bit of information (both for buyers and sellers) if you do home improvements, and hire contractors, be sure to "inspect what you expect"
 
Contact Peter and Linda Pfann, for all your Greater Victoria Questions and Resources (including excellent local inspectors)
Via Jay Markanich - Virginia Home Inspector (Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC):
From a certain angle things can look good!  As with most things, it pays to view … (0 comments)

Craigdarroch Castle Victoria BC - 08/11/11 11:07 AM
Craigdarroch Castle Historic House Museum, Victoria BC Completed in 1890,  the Castle was completed just after its owner Baron, Robert Dunsmuir passed away. His Wife Joan Dunsmuir live in the "home" until her death in 1908, and since then Craigdarroch Castle was used for:
Military hospital A college School board office A conservatory of music Now as Craigdarroch Castle Historic House Museum The stories, the restoration project and  its checkered history make Craigdarroch Castle a must visit stop for anyone visiting or living in Greater Victoria. The Home, grounds, and setting is truly very special, and one can truly appreciate … (15 comments)

Back to School Contest - 08/10/11 11:54 AM
We know there are a few contests going on right now, (we still have the good news is good for business contest ) running till August 22, 2011 and we think that this new and exciting contest, and the good new contest can in fact go hand in hand we are pretty sure that there are some really cool school related stories that would work in both contests pretty nicely, so get to writing local great information......
Via ActiveRain Corp.:
Pretty soon the lemonade stands will be a distant memory and all the little angels will be back at their desks, dressed … (3 comments)

RainCamp Online: Generate Your Next Lead and Closing - 08/10/11 11:46 AM
Yipee,
Rain Camp Online, for the entire Rain Gang, (or at least the first 1,000 to register)
You all know that this will be sold out, so what is stopping you to click that registration button......... go and get it done......
Via ActiveRain Corp.:

On Thursday, September 8th, from 9:00am-1:00pm PST, we will be hosting our first RainCamp Online and we are very excited about some of the speakers who will be joining us.
Many of you had a chance to join us across the country during late 2009 and all of 2010 (and we even snuck in a few … (5 comments)

Affordable Homes in Greater Victoria Update for August 10, 2011 - 08/10/11 11:23 AM
 Affordable Homes in Greater Victoria.
 In this article we wanted to focus on the many Affordable Homes available in and around Greater Victoria, complete with direct access to currently available properties so that you can get actual examples of homes that may be available for you dependent on property type, style, and price. In a previous article we provided access to the highest priced properties available in and around Greater Victoria, (here is the link to this article) off course it is fun to see what amazing homes and properties one could buy if money was no object.
Split in the … (0 comments)

Welcome Back to your Victoria Home , We Hope You Had a Great Vacation - 08/09/11 04:12 PM
Welcome Back to your Victoria  Home , We Hope You Had a Great Vacation
From our "Archives" we found the above ever so timeless but cute picture...... Not sure who the artist is, I do know that this picture has traveled with Peter from Holland, but looks American or Canadian, Not sure, but we do know that it has been with Peter for nearly 45 years There is so much going on in this illustration that I will leave you to reflect and ponder only one of a possible 100 questions Here is our Question for you today.... Do you feel … (8 comments)

Have you Google'd.... "Real Estate Recovery (your community name)" Lately? - 08/08/11 02:18 PM
Have you Google'd.... "Real Estate Recovery (your community name)"  Lately?
We are now  2 weeks into the Good News is Good for Business Contest......  So at the half way point...........time to review and reflect a little. So far we have received well over 300 contest entries, in one word.....PFANNTASTIC....(our favourite word for anything awesome)..... The Active Rain Members  combined are truly changing the General perceptions and  understanding of today's Real Estate Market Conditions one block and one community at the time.....
The quality of the reports and information is so inspiring and exciting that we truly believe that many communities have … (20 comments)

Seven Ways To Kill Your Dryer - 08/07/11 02:08 PM
One of our Favourite contributors on Active Rain (our Blogging and often Real Estate resources service) is Jay Markanich, as Jay inspects many properties he comes accros many stories and experiences that can and often will highlight a common dangerous or bad situation in many homes....
A Home Laundry Dryer, seems like such a great and safe device, yet every year they are the cause of many problems...
Please review this excellent article, and maybe spend a little time later today or this week to make sure your Laundry Dryer is not affected by the 7 ways to kill it or … (0 comments)

Greater Victoria Real Estate Listing & Sales Activity From July 31, to August 07, 2011 - 08/07/11 10:00 AM
Greater Victoria Real Estate Listing & Sales Activity From July 31, to August 07, 2011  "One of the many Amazing picture opportunities at
Butchard Gardens, one of Greater Victoria premier destinations,
 Victoria is a Pfanntastic Place to Call Home"
 
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, Reported by the Victoria Real Estate Board for the Past Week. … (4 comments)

Getting on Google + has become much easier - 08/06/11 10:29 PM
Getting on Google + has become much easier   We just noticed that we can now share a link to up to 150 people at the time
 
So for the benefit of those that are curious and or want to get busy with what we think will be the next BIG thing in Social media
 
Use the Google + Link Here and enjoy the exciting options and creative uses Google + has to offer  
Just leave a quick comment to let us know that you are using the link, thanks commenting and have a Pfanntastic Weekend
 
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Sharing a Few Images of Beautiful Victoria BC - 08/06/11 09:07 PM
Everyday we are reminded how Beautiful Victoria BC really is. A few weeks ago we paid a short visit to the Royal BC Museum, and wanted to share a few of the images we collected from our little expedition in to Native history around Victoria BC.
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We hope you enjoyed these beautiful pieces of Native Art, we hope to share more with you in the future as we "dig deeper" in to the origins of the area we call Paradise on Earth....Victoria BC  
 
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Victoria Hillside, Open House Sat. August 6, 2 - 4 pm 3 Bedroom 2 bath $ 385,000 - 08/05/11 11:38 AM
Victoria Hillside, Open House Sat. August 6, 2 - 4 pm 3 Bedroom 2 bath $ 385,000   3 Bdrm. 2 bath, Hillside Victoria Suite   Victoria Hillside, Open House Sat. August 6, 2 - 4 pm 3 Bedroom 2 bath $ 385,000     … (7 comments)

Greater Victoria Home Maintenance Checklist for August - 08/04/11 05:35 PM
Greater Victoria Home Maintenance Checklist for August
It is August, and the last thing you want to think about is home maintenance, it is way to nice out there and there are so many other things to do. However, please allocate a few hours here or there, and complete the few items on the Greater Victoria Home Maintenance Checklist for August, once done you will be happy you did. To keep ongoing home and property maintenance manageable Peter and Linda Pfann  have created a short list of suggestions for you as a quick and easy monthly reminder. You will find that … (24 comments)

2nd Location to Submit your Good News is Good For Business Entry Links - 08/03/11 05:36 PM
2nd Location to Submit your Good News is Good For Business Entry Links Due to the overwhelming success of the GOOD NEWS IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS CONTEST we have added this new post to submit your contest entry links Your Good News is being Reported so Fast and Furious,  and Real Estate Recovery is happening all over that is has been suggested by many to add a 2nd blog to submit your contest entry an all your good news.....
This Post is therefore only for..... Submitting links to your NEW entries to the Good News Is Good For Business Contest … (239 comments)

Good News.... Real Estate Recovery Reports Are Pouring in From Coast To Coast - 08/02/11 02:10 PM
Good News....  Real Estate Recovery Reports Are Pouring in From Coast To Coast YELLOW Highlights Improving Markets Reported
From Hawaii to Nova Scotia, and From Florida to Victoria, BC, there are: Hundreds of local, regional, provincial and or state wide Reports are showing clear evidence of  renewed confidence and interest
in Real Estate from Coast to Coast.
It seems that, once we get the politicians to stop bickering, we can continue the great progress that is already being made by regular people and businesses on both sides of our national borders,  and  jointly improve our communities and quality of life,  one … (25 comments)

Maturity Matters, Newsletter for Victoria and all Boomers and Seniors August 2011 - 08/01/11 04:26 PM
Maturity Matters, Newsletter for Victoria and all Boomers and Seniors August 2011 Every Month, in cooperation with our affiliation as Certified Professional Consultant on Aging, we publish and distribute a Newsletter Called "Maturity Matters",
Our Maturity Matters Newsletter offers Pfanntastic information and resources for Victoria and all Boomers, Seniors and those that love and care for them.Please use the links in this article to take full advantage of the 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

Please also visit our additional … (11 comments)

 
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FAIR Realty, Victoria BC www.Pay-LessRealty.com

Address: Victoria, Saanich, Equimalt, Oak Bay, Sooke, Sidney, View Royal, Langford, Colwood, Metchosin, Victoria, BC, V8X 4C9

Cell Phone: (250) 213-9490

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