real estate: Near Ocean Front Perfect Home for Retirees in Peaceful Sooke BC
- 09/10/10 09:11 AM
Near Ocean Front Perfect Home for Retirees in Peaceful Sooke BC Okay where in Paradise (Lower Vancouver Island) can you buy a 1200+ sqft one level home, within 100 yards to the ocean and semi private beach for $ 229,900?
Well you can at # 1 - 7871 West Coast Rd. Sooke BC Please check out the link to our virtual tour Or visit all the property details from this link The home is a manufactured home in a Strata Titled complex, so there are NO PAD fees, in fact the "annual" cost for being part of this waterfront community … (4 comments)
real estate: If we agree that this is a Buyers Market, What is Stopping you?
- 09/08/10 04:16 PM
If we agree that this is a Buyers Market, What is Stopping you? Over the past few weeks I have started to wonder about Greater Victoria home buyer behavior and why many home buyers buy during times of great confidence and optimism, and often at prices that appear inflated, even at the time....... This is what was the case during the past real estate boom cycle between 2002 and late 2008. This buying when every body else buys, is common thru-out many market segments, trends and societies, some of it fashion, popularity, desire and or status driven others follow because of … (13 comments)
real estate: A checklist of things a Seller can do before the home inspector arrives
- 09/07/10 02:43 PM
Will your Home Pass an Inspection? Often we are asked by our sellers, what they can do in order to prepare and pass inspections. This morning we came across a great checklist right from an Inspector. We have re-posted this list for your benefit below. Another great use for this list can be to use as a pre-marketing/listing house tune up checklist. Most Inspectors do have a set routine as to what areas they focus on, in and around Victoria, many of the most common issues that inspectors pay extra attention to all relate to moisture, insulation, mold, all services, and all the mechanical equipment … (0 comments)
real estate: Esquimalt BC Condominium Market Update August 2010
- 09/07/10 02:00 AM
Esquimalt BC Condominium Market Update August 2010 About Esquimalt (Victoria, BC) Located about five minutes west of downtown Victoria, Esquimalt was settled as an agricultural area to provide agricultural products to the forts in the area. Today it is a vibrant community with some of the world’s finest natural harbours. One of the most notable features of the area is the naval base, home of the Royal Navy’s Pacific Squadron, which was established in 1865. The naval base is the largest employer in the Esquimalt. Esquimalt is a well-established city with a small-town feel. Over the past few months people have … (0 comments)
real estate: Saanich West BC Condominium Market Update August 2010
- 09/05/10 10:45 AM
Saanich West BC Condominium Market Update August 2010 About Saanich West (Victoria, BC) Located just Minutes to Victoria, Saanich West is a Community of established neighborhoods, serviced by a variety of parks, shopping areas, walking and biking trails, recreational facilities and great schools. You can find a great diversity of smaller and larger homes, town homes and Condominiums from tucked away to waterfront estates. Some of the new and exciting service developments include Uptown Centre, a new library, many park upgrades and an extensive network of trails and bike lanes. Over the past few months people have started notice … (0 comments)
In and around Victoria, and Vancouver Island, the attraction and appeal for anything to do with life on and near the water is celebrated in man many ways every day. However a few times a year we go all out in some fashion or another. We have the annual Swiftsure Sailing race, the Symphony on the Barge, and during Labor Day Weekend "The Victoria Classic Boat Festival" is in its 33rd year running. Peter and Linda Visited the Classic boat festival yesterday (on our Scooters), and collected a few pictures that … (3 comments)
real estate: Victoria West BC, Condominium Market Update August 2010
- 09/05/10 08:06 AM
Victoria West BC, Condominium Market Update August 2010 Vic West, as Victoria West is called by the locals, is one of Victoria's most vibrant and dynamic areas. With lots of re-development, new services, amenities, trails, walkways, and close proximity, Victoria West is the place to be, if you want the best of both worlds, being close to down town and still feel like you are away from the hustle and bustle of the 24/7 activity in downtown, yet being able to walk or bike to work in minutes. Over the past few months people have started notice a softening … (0 comments)
real estate: Victoria West BC, Single Family Home Market Update August 2010
- 09/04/10 04:09 AM
Victoria West BC, Single Family Home Market Update August 2010 Vic West, as Victoria West is called by the locals, is one of Victoria's most vibrant and dynamic areas. With lots of re-development, new services, amenities, trails, walkways, and close proximity, Vic West is the place to be, if you want the best of both worlds, being close to down town and still feel like you are away from the hustle and bustle of the 24/7 activity in downtown, yet being able to walk or bike to work in minutes. Over the past few months people have started notice a softening … (0 comments)
real estate: Saanich West BC Single Family Home Sales Market Update August 2010
- 09/03/10 04:25 AM
Saanich West BC Single Family Home Sales Market Update August 2010 About Saanich West (Victoria, BC) Located just Minutes to Victoria, Saanich West is a Community of established neighborhoods, serviced by a variety of parks, shopping areas, walking and biking trails, recreational facilities and great schools. You can find a great diversity of smaller and larger homes, town homes and Condominiums from tucked away to waterfront estates. Some of the new and exciting service developments include Uptown Centre, a new library, many park upgrades and an extensive network of trails and bike lanes. Over the past few months people … (0 comments)
real estate: Esquimalt BC Single Family Homes Update for August 2010
- 09/02/10 10:08 AM
Esquimalt BC Single Family Home Market Update August 2010 About Esquimalt (Victoria, BC) Located about five minutes west of downtown Victoria, Esquimalt was settled as an agricultural area to provide agricultural products to the forts in the area. Today it is a vibrant community with some of the world’s finest natural harbours. One of the most notable features of the area is the naval base, home of the Royal Navy’s Pacific Squadron, which was established in 1865. The naval base is the largest employer in the Esquimalt. Esquimalt is a well-established city with a small-town feel. Over the past few … (0 comments)
real estate: Greater Victoria Labor Day Festivities for all Ages
- 09/02/10 07:19 AM
Greater Victoria Labor Day Festivities for all Ages Labor day weekend all over North America and Victoria is a special weekend of mixed emotions, new beginnings, changes in schools, the end of summer, kids leaving home for college or university, parents coming home to an empty house. It is a bit of a roller coaster of emotions for many, and a pfanntastic opportunity to spend some fun time with the family at a large variety of events and activities all over the Capital Region, and in particular around Victoria and Saanich BC. Today we want to highlight 2 awesome very family … (0 comments)
Pfanntastic Victoria West Suite at a now even better price, with Awesome views and a great location, offering many amenities unheard of at this price. Come check it out at our Website
Sales volumes statistics have little if anything to do with sales prices, averages and or price trends off course but over the next 24 to 48 hours our Victoria Real Estate Board and their creative spin doctors will try to create some way of making dismal sales volume reports sound like it is the best thing since sliced bread. We are fortunate that our interest rates are very low and the economy in many parts of the Island, BC … (0 comments)
real estate: Victoria BC, Then and Now Part 1.
- 08/30/10 08:15 AM
Almost 110 Years later, and nothing much has changed with the appeal and charm of Victoria Inner Harbor, or has it? We all love Greater Victoria, and we all want it to be and remain the best place on earth to call our home. Part of Victoria's appeal is the "Old Country" feel and look. Some say that Victoria and its residents is more British than what you would experience in Great Brittan today, I am not sure of that, but we will let you decide on that one after you have visited our Great Region. Peter's family comes from the … (2 comments)
real estate: How To Green the Navy in Esquimalt, BC Canada
- 08/29/10 06:26 AM
How To Green the Militairy in Esquimalt, BC Canada Okay, Some of you are going to "What are Peter and Linda talking about" Although we considered the following suggestions, Using sailing ships, Painting the ships Green Solar power ships andEquipment We discarded all those as not very practical, affordable or effective. So what are we talking about......... in How To Green the Militairy in Esquimalt, BC Canada?
Let me start off by saying that we have the highest regard and respect for our Military, and each and every service member and all of their support organizations. We are forever … (0 comments)
real estate: Age in Place Safely for Victoria Seniors
- 08/27/10 04:10 PM
Age in Place Safely for Victoria Seniors Aging in place "safely" is a high priority with many zoomers, boomers and seniors in Victoria. With many preventable accidents happening in people's own home each and every year there are many valid reasons to spend time, attention and possibly some resources to ensure that you remain safe regardless of your age and or mobility challenges. One of the more common questions we are asked by the aging and or family members goes something like this. "Yes, we want to stay in our own home as long as possible, but what if any adjustments should we make to … (2 comments)
real estate: Victoria West Open Houses Sunday August 29, 2-4 pm
- 08/26/10 07:26 AM
Victoria West (Vic West) Open Houses, Sunday August 29, 2010 2-4 pm We invite and welcome you to our Pfanntastic Open Houses for this Weekend in Vic West 325 - 327 Maitland St. Victoria West Sea West Quay is a very well managed and maintained secure concrete & steel 2 tower complex with a large number of amenities adding value and benefit to your lifestyle. Amenities include : Secure Underground Parking, Bike and Canoe Storage Exercise Rooms Meeting Rooms Rec Rooms Secure and wonderfully maintained grounds Work-shop Storage lockers Fountain On … (0 comments)
real estate: Langford BC Open House Saturday August 28, 2-4 pm
- 08/26/10 07:09 AM
Langford BC Open House Saturday August 28, 2010 2-4 pm We invite & welcome you to our Pfanntastic Open Houses for this Weekend in Langford BC at 2616 Sooke Rd. Langford BC We currently offer 1 Brand New Large Family Home for sale in this Convenient central Location in Vibrant Langford BC be sure to check this home out this weekend. 2616 Sooke Rd. Langford BC Canada Offered at $ 529,900 Over 3,000 sq ft. in finished area + a garage on a 7,400 + sq ft. property. 3 bedroom 2 bathroom top level with over 1,800 sq ft. 9 foot … (0 comments)
real estate: How Is The (Victoria) Market?
- 08/26/10 03:50 AM
How Is The (Victoria) Market? When people in and around Victoria ask us "How Is The Market", it is always a bit of a loaded question, and there are many ways to answer this question. It is a conversation starter, but often very quickly turns into a conversation about specific property values and if it is a good or bad time to buy and or sell. Obviously it is impossible to take the overall market conditions and translates what is happening on a larger scale and automatically translate this in to conclusions on any one specific property "YOURS". However it is … (4 comments)
real estate: Victoria Real Estate Board Directors Elections, Is it Time to Run or Not?
- 08/22/10 07:23 AM
As most Realtors will know from your own area, every year there will be elections for a new slate of directors for the Local Real Estate Board. The same applies to Victoria BC, each year we elect about 1/2 of the slate to assure continued expertise and experience to remain on the board. Each director is elected to a 2 year term and will chair at least one committee (most will chair more than one) and the position can get very involving and require substantial time, energy and emotional commitment to our industry and business. Our local board is very much … (2 comments)
Near Ocean Front Perfect Home for Retirees in Peaceful Sooke BC
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