oak bay: The 210+ Beaches of Greater Victoria - 06/07/11 08:17 AM
The 210+ Beaches of Greater VictoriaLiving on an Island, it is no big surprise that there are a good number of Beaches, in and around Greater Victoria, but over 210+ and possibly over 250+ who would have thought?If we consider the entire Greater Victoria Area to include areas as remote as Port Renfrew, outside of Sooke to Chemainus on the Malahat there my very well be over 300 different beaches to enjoy and explore around Greater Victoria. 
In an out of print publication from 1976 called Gateway to Victoria Beaches,  Miss Chapman researched, found and explored 190 beaches between Esquimalt and the … (2 comments)

oak bay: Greater Victoria Real Estate Listing & Sales Activity For May 29 to June 05, 2011 - 06/05/11 05:42 AM
Greater Victoria Real Estate Listing & Sales Activity For May 29 to June 05, 2011 "BC Ferries in Active Pass between Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island"
on a Rare Rainy day.
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. When The Number of Properties Added to the Inventory Exceeds the … (4 comments)

oak bay: Greater Victoria Summer Programs & Activity Guides - 06/02/11 04:54 AM
Greater Victoria Summer Programs & Activity GuidesAs School Summer Holidays are just around the corner, NOW is the time to check out what each community has to offer to keep all the kids (of all ages) Active in Greater Victoria.Many programs will sell out fast and  some get canceled  just because people are not aware the program you are looking for is offered in the next community.The number and quality of available programs this year is just amazing, so if you, your family or loved ones wants to take full advantage of  one or more of the local Active Living Each … (6 comments)

oak bay: Maturity Matters, Newsletter for Boomers and Seniors June 2011 - 06/02/11 04:08 AM
Maturity Matters, Newsletter for Boomers and Seniors June 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 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
 
Maturity Matters Newsletter June 2011 This Month's … (0 comments)

oak bay: Greater Victoria Real Estate Absorption Rates May 2011 - 05/30/11 09:25 AM
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)

oak bay: International Missing Children's Day, May 25, 2011 - 05/26/11 09:14 AM
 
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)

oak bay: Greater Victoria Public / Farmers Market Season is Here - 05/24/11 05:23 AM
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)

oak bay: Summer Child Safety Suggestions - 05/23/11 06:49 AM

 
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)

oak bay: Greater Victoria Real Estate Listing & Sales Activity Weekly Market Watch For May 15, May 22, 2011 - 05/22/11 05:33 AM
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)

oak bay: Victoria Day Long Weekend, the perfect time to visit......... Victoria - 05/19/11 08:15 AM
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)

oak bay: The Story of Greater Victoria, Recycled, One Book At The Time ! - 05/19/11 06:16 AM
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)

oak bay: Just Received, Victoria Homes Magazine - 05/18/11 11:58 AM
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)

oak bay: Greater Victoria Real Estate Listing & Sales Activity Weekly Market Watch For May 8, May 15, 2011 - 05/15/11 04:46 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.  
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oak bay: 25+1 Things To Do In Greater Victoria - 05/06/11 05:21 PM
 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)

oak bay: Mother's Day Sound & Silence Run / Walk - 05/04/11 05:17 AM
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)

oak bay: Mobile Apps for Canadian Real Estate MLS System - 05/03/11 07:07 AM
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)

oak bay: Greater Victoria Remains an Affordable Retirement Destination - 05/03/11 06:31 AM
 
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)

oak bay: Maturity Matters, Newsletter for Boomers and Seniors May 2011 - 05/03/11 06:29 AM
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)

oak bay: Your Bandaid - 05/02/11 05:11 AM
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)

oak bay: Greater Victoria Real Estate Listing & Sales Activity Weekly Market Watch For April 24 - May1, 2011 - 05/01/11 05:21 AM
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)

 
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Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.

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