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Blog entries tagged with " victoria":
victoria: Victoria is Remembering the Past, Hoping for the Future - Poppies on November 11th - 11/05/08 10:04 AM
In Victoria, BC, starting November 5th and until November 11th, from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm the Royal British Columbia Museum, in downtown Victoria, is hosting a week of Remembrance. Featured are community displays and Veterans' talks. There will be a special Remembrance Carillon recital on Tuesday, Nov. 11th at 12 noon.
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victoria: Come Home To Beautiful Cordova Bay near Victoria on Vancouver Island - 11/03/08 04:35 PM
Views, quiet comfort, security & a quality lifestyle await you in this luxury condominium on Sayward Hill Terrace. Whether entertaining, or privacy - or both - is your 'thing', you can have it here.
This 1,800+ square foot two bedroom corner condo has a wonderful open floor plan, with lots … (0 comments)
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victoria: Thrive on Bad News, why are we doing this to ourselves and others? - 10/24/08 11:57 AM
Is it just me, or has the entire world gone mad...........
Don't answer that, it's retorical.
However, the real question is, why are we just all thriving on all the bad news that is being spouted out from every angle, every industry and every walk of life.?
I think we are … (17 comments)
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victoria: Congratulations to Victoria Gastro Pub in Columbia, MD. - 10/11/08 11:19 AM
A great new restaurant in Columbia, MD, Victoria Gastro Pub was very much noticed in the 2008 Readerʼs Choice Best of Dining in the October issue of Howard Magazine.
They won 12 awards.
More than any other restaurant in one year, In all the years Patuxent Publishing Has been running this … (1 comments)
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victoria: JUST LISTED! 235 Corbett Dr., Pontypool - $274,900! - 10/07/08 10:52 AM
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victoria: Condos for Sale - The Victoria - Vero Beach - 09/21/08 01:19 PM
BEAUTIFUL OCEAN VIEWS FROM THE BALCONY!
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victoria: VICTORIA CONDO Homes For Sale | Vero Beach Real Estate - 09/16/08 02:19 PM
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victoria: Interesting Stats for British Columbia from CMHC - 08/27/08 06:01 PM
Here are the July 2008 BC statistics from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation:
July MLS Statistics:
Multiple Listing Service® residential units sold in BC totalled 6,541 for July, a decline of 37% versus the same month last year. The dollar volume of residential sales fell to $2.9 billion, a 38% drop … (0 comments)
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victoria: Victoria Heritage Registry Goes Modern - 07/13/08 10:54 PM
After kicking it around for about a year, Victoria Council has done it.
Victoria has voted to add 10 buildings to its ’heritage registry’. There were already nearly 900 properties on that list, and so one might wonder - what makes this recent addition noteworthy?
It’s noteworthy because it marks the … (0 comments)
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victoria: Just Listed for sale in Aliso Viejo, 122 Cape Victoria - 07/07/08 01:25 PM
For sale New Listing as of 7/7/2008 Never Sold before first time on the market in a small Aliso Viejo gated community called "Victoria", 3 bedrooms , 2.50 baths approximately 1450 square feet per the builder when brand new in 1997, Well located on a corner lot with a driveway plus a … (0 comments)
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victoria: Congratulations, Ms. Miller!! It's a Tumor!! (This has a happy ending...) - 07/02/08 10:16 PM
Many of you already know that my lovely 16 year old daughter, Victoria, is visiting me from Billings, MT, for a whole eight weeks this summer. And my family could not be more excited to have her here!! Billings is a good 7 hour drive from Missoula...so, it is always a … (12 comments)
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victoria: ** Living on an Island ...** - 06/16/08 10:10 AM
I came from an Island (Britain), and have lived on an Island (Vancouver Island, BC) since I was 9 years old, but the Island I like to visit is a tiny one here in British Columbia ... Portland Island. Access is only by boat or kayak and it's located between Salt … (0 comments)
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victoria: Just Closed Escrow in Victoria in Aliso Viejo! 93 Cape Victoria! SOLD by Doug Ward - 06/11/08 11:50 AM
if your thinking about buying a Home in Aliso Viejo you might want to consider a small gated community called "Victoria" it is centrally located within Aliso Viejo and within walking distance to Schools, Shopping and the Entertainment of Aliso Viejo! Prices seem to have hit bottom and the market prices … (0 comments)
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victoria: Of Cabbages and Kings, Castles and Narrow Alleys - Victoria, BC - 05/02/08 10:45 PM
Craigdarroch Castle, Victoria, BC
There are two castles in Victoria, BC: Hatley Castle, built in 1908 for James Dunsmuir, of the famous coal baron family, and now the home of Royal Roads University; and Craigdarroch Castle in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada . Craigdarroch was built in the 1890's as a family residence for another … (0 comments)
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victoria: Victoria moving house - a wake up call at 2 a.m. - 04/25/08 08:53 PM
How would you like to be woken up at 2 a.m. to see a house moving across your bedroom window? This 1980's house was moved overnight from my neighbourhood on our small side road in Victoria, BC. The moving company had to … (2 comments)
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victoria: Cottage or Castle - Your Biggest Investment! - 04/09/08 02:06 PM
Something to think about...
Don't wait until you're selling your home to have it appraised and surveyed.
Why do you have your car checked regularly, but not your largest investment?
Hmmm??
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victoria: Boats of all types and sizes in Victoria BC - 04/06/08 05:56 PM
Victoria, BC - is a Paradise for Boaters of all types. Photos Left to Right:
1. Round the World sailboat, Wind Surfer, Dragonboat Race, Cruise Ship and Pilot Boat, Fishing Boat2. Container Ship, Kayak, Victoria Inner Harbour Ferry, Submarine & Cruise Ship3. A great Red Boat and of course our BC Ferries … (0 comments)
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victoria: Clutter! - 04/06/08 05:14 PM
Problem: Most people have too much clutter A few easy tips on getting Your Home In Order Quickly Have you ever had someone drop into your home unexpectedly? Most likely, your visitor will take in the condition of your home!If you are a "neat freak" - no worries, but if your house is … (5 comments)
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victoria: The Bog Blog! Nature's Delight :) - 04/03/08 03:26 PM
We have the most wonderful Bog in Broadmead, a small community in Victoria, BC. The Trail winds around the Bog for a few km - See what the RBCS has to say about it:
Rithet's Bog Conservation Society (RBCS) is a registered non profit Society dedicated to the care and stewardship of … (0 comments)
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victoria: Good Morning from Victoria BC Canada - 04/02/08 09:24 AM
Photo courtesy of Gary Woodburn
Another busy day in Victoria, but why not stop and smell the Primulas? And while you're here, stop by and say hi to me or at least visit my website:
www.david-stevens.ca
Cheers!
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victoria: Tragedy strikes Victoria Realtor® - 02/19/08 09:09 PM
For those of you haven't heard about the murder of Lindsay Buziak, a real estate agent in Victoria, British Columbia I urge you to read the Times Colonist article online. For those of you have read this article I am sure you feel the same way I do. No one should be scared … (7 comments)
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victoria: From Port Angeles to Victoria - 12/20/07 05:57 PM
One of the best ways to visit Canada from Washington State is by boat. The most well known ship that provides this service is the MV Coho. She is a vehicle/passenger ferry that plies the Strait of Juan de Fuca between Port Angeles, WA and Victoria, BC.
The Coho was built in … (4 comments)
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victoria: Greater Victoria - Langford Market Statistics - 12/04/07 12:34 PM
Market Statistics for Langford in Greater Victoria, BC for November 2007 were:
Single Family: 32 Units Sold, Average Price - $456,050, 6 mth Average - $482,951, Median Price - $430,500
Condominiums: 13 Units Sold, Average Price-$275,838, 6 Month Average-$281,978, Median Price -$282,000
Townhouses: 14 Units Sold, Average Price - $355,913, 6 Month Average - $343,349, Median Price - $349,450
The Greater … (0 comments)
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victoria: Victoria (City) - Market Statistics - 12/04/07 12:25 PM
Market Statistics in Greater Victoria for the City of Victoria, BC for November 2007 were:
Single Family: 41 Units Sold, Average Price - $580,628, 6 mth Average - $529,380, Median Price - $510,000
Condominiums: 82 Units Sold, Average Price - $335,143, 6 Month Average - $333,097, Median Price - $300,000
Townhouses: 8 Units Sold, Average Price - 386,713, 6 … (0 comments)
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victoria: Greater Victoria - Sidney Market Statistics - 12/03/07 08:13 PM
Market Statistics for Sidney in the Greater Victoria Area, BC for November 2007 were:
Single Family: 15 Units Sold, Average Price - $466,000, 6 mth Average - $462,647, Median Price - $450,000
Condominiums: 8 Units Sold, Average Price - $408,125, 6 Month Average - $316,934, Median Price - $355,000
Townhouses: 4 Units Sold, Average Price - $459,000, 6 Month Average - $420,931, … (0 comments)
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victoria: Greater Victoria - Esquimalt Market Statistics - 12/03/07 08:06 PM
Market Statistics for Esquimalt in the Greater Victoria Area, BC for November 2007 were:
Single Family: 14 Units Sold, Average Price - $458,786, 6 mth Average - $429,194, Median Price - $434,200
Condominiums: 8 Units Sold, Average Price - $260,275, 6 Month Average - $310,295, Median Price - $245,500
Townhouses: 1 Unit Sold, Average Price - $237,600, 6 Month Average - $366,757, Median … (0 comments)
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victoria: Greater Victoria - Oak Bay Market Statistics - 12/03/07 07:58 PM
Market Statistics for Oak Bay in the Greater Victoria Area, BC for November 2007 were:
Single Family: 15 Units Sold, Average Price - $972,593, 6 mth Average - $882,930, Median Price - $717,500
Condominiums: 1 Unit Sold, Average Price - $413,000, 6 Month Average - $335,213, Median Price - $413,000
Townhouses: 1 Unit Sold, Average Price - $620,000, 6 Month Average - $588,333, Median … (0 comments)
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victoria: Langford - About our Community - 12/02/07 10:38 PM
City of Langford, BC
We are located in Greater Victoria on the southern end of Vancouver Island, the City of Langford is a young and growing community of 20,000 residents in 2002. It offers a variety of business opportunities, affordable housing and a wide range of services and amenities. Langford is within … (0 comments)
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victoria: The Highlands - About our Community - 11/29/07 03:56 PM
The Highlands
The Highlands is a stunningly beautiful rural residential area just northwest of Victoria British Columbia Canada on the Saanich Peninsula. It's blessed with an exceptional abundance of scenic beauty, native plant and animal life, gorgeous lakes and public parkland. It is in the Greater Victoria region of Vancouver Island, bordering … (0 comments)
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victoria: Metchosin - About our Community - 11/29/07 12:41 PM
Metchosin, British Columbia
Metchosin is located on the southern coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, a quick twenty minute drive from the capital city Victoria. It has a population of just under 5,000 on approximately 30 square miles of rural farmland and second-growth forests, bordered by the Strait of Juan de … (0 comments)
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victoria: View Royal - About our Community - 11/29/07 12:19 PM
View Royal, British Columbia
View Royal is a town in Greater Victoria and a part of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia, Canada. View Royal has a population of 8375 residents and was incorporated as a municipality in December 1988. View Royal is one of the West Shore municipalities of Langford, … (0 comments)
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victoria: Another Large Condo Development for Langford? - 11/28/07 01:56 PM
Application sails through Planning and Zoning Committee this week.
An ambitious proposal by a local landowner to develop a 6.5 acre parcel consisting of three separate lots on Happy Valley Road in Langford includes plans for daycare, commercial space, and 171 units of condominium and row housing/townhouses.
Development cost … (1 comments)
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victoria: Colwood City Information - 11/28/07 01:45 PM
Colwood, British Columbia
Colwood is a city located on Vancouver Island to the southwest of Victoria, capital of British Columbia and lies within the boundaries of the Capital Regional District within an area called the Western Communities, or the West Shore. The City of Colwood was incorporated in 1985 and has a … (3 comments)
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victoria: Victoria-About our Community - 11/28/07 01:09 PM
Victoria, British Columbia
Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, making it the seat of the provincial Government. Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, on the Saanich Peninsula, Victoria is a global tourism destination seeing more than 3.65 million visitors a year who inject over one billion dollars into … (3 comments)
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victoria: City of Langford, BC - 11/21/07 08:38 PM
We are located in Greater Victoria on the southern end of Vancouver Island, the City of Langford is a young and growing community of 20,000 residents in 2002. It offers a variety of business opportunities, affordable housing and a wide range of services and amenities. Langford is within easy access of … (0 comments)
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victoria: Greater Victoria-Esquimalt Market Statistics - 11/21/07 01:11 PM
Market Statistics for Esquimalt in the Greater Victoria Area, BC for October 2007 were:
Single Family: 9 Units Sold, Average Price - $430,100, 6 mth Average - $427,377, Median Price - $450,000
Condominiums: 9 Units Sold, Average Price - $317,909, 6 Month Average - $288,863, Median Price - $225,000
Townhouses: 2 Units Sold, Average Price - $359,750, 6 Month Average - $358,797, Median … (1 comments)
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victoria: Greater Victoria-Oak Bay Statistics - 11/21/07 01:03 PM
Market Statistics for Oak Bay in the Greater Victoria Area, BC for October 2007 were:
Single Family: 13 Units Sold, Average Price - $858,654, 6 mth Average - $845,651, Median Price - $740,000
Condominiums: 7 Units Sold, Average Price - $277,271, 6 Month Average - $330,883, Median Price - $249,900
Townhouses: 2 Units Sold, Average Price - $659,500, 6 Month Average - $584,375, Median … (0 comments)
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victoria: House Prices Increase Moderately in Vancouver, Victoria: BCREA - 11/21/07 09:47 AM
Home Prices Increase Moderately in Vancouver, Victoria: BCREANews Release from the BC Real Estate Association:For immediate releaseHome Prices Rise Modestly in Vancouver and Victoria Vancouver, BC – November 21, 2007. British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports residential sales volume on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in BC climbed 23.5 per … (0 comments)
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victoria: Greater Victoria-Sidney Market Statistics - 11/20/07 10:40 PM
Market Statistics for Sidney in the Greater Victoria Area, BC for October 2007 were:
Single Family: 16 Units Sold, Average Price - $474,353, 6 mth Average - $458,757, Median Price - $421,750
Condominiums: 10 Units Sold, Average Price - $345,520, 6 Month Average - $300,280, Median Price - $351,000
Townhouses: 8 Units Sold, Average Price - $410,388, 6 Month Average - $413,093, … (0 comments)
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victoria: Greater Victoria-Saanich West Market Statistics - 11/20/07 09:27 PM
Market Statistics for Saanich West in the Greater Victoria Area, BC for October 2007 were:
Single Family: 39 Units Sold, Average Price - $532,709, 6 mth Average - $507,958, Median Price - $495,000
Condominiums: 14 Units Sold, Average Price - $243,679, 6 Month Average - $239,194, Median Price - $242,500
Townhouses: 7 Units Sold, Average Price - $391,193, 6 Month Average - … (0 comments)
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victoria: Greater Victoria-Saanich East Market Statistics - 11/20/07 09:19 PM
Market Statisticsfor Saanich East in the Greater Victoria Area, BC for October 2007 were:
Single Family: 61 Units Sold, Average Price - $626,044, 6 mth Average - $607,243, Median Price - $582,500
Condominiums: 20 Units Sold, Average Price - $282,571, 6 Month Average - $281,929, Median Price - $298,000
Townhouses: 10 Units Sold, Average Price - $537,790, 6 Month Average … (0 comments)
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victoria: Greater Victoria-Metchosin Market Statistics - 11/20/07 09:00 PM
Market Statistics in Metchosin Area of Greater Greater Victoria, BC for October 2007 were:
Single Family: 4 Units Sold, Average Price - $818,750, 6 mth Average - $681,364, Median Price - $717,500
Condominiums: 0 Units Sold, Average Price - $N/A, 6 Month Average - $N/A, Median Price - $N/A
Townhouses: 0 Units Sold, Average Price - N/A, 6 Month Average - … (0 comments)
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victoria: Greater Victoria-View Royal Market Statistics - 11/20/07 07:47 PM
Market Statistics for View Royal in the Greater Victoria Area in BC for October 2007 were:
Single Family: 15 Units Sold, Average Price - $551,113, 6 mth Average - $566,008, Median Price - $464,800
Condominiums: 4 Units Sold, Average Price - $311,550, 6 Month Average - $300,397, Median Price - $339,900
Townhouses: 3 Units Sold, Average Price - $339,000, 6 Month Average … (0 comments)
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victoria: Greater Victoria-Colwood Market Statistics - 11/20/07 07:18 PM
Market Statistics for Colwood in Greater Victoria , BC for October 2007 were:
Single Family: 27 Units Sold, Average Price - $450,915, 6 mth Average - $502,580, Median Price - $440,000
Condominiums: 7 Units Sold, Average Price - $286,571, 6 Month Average - $266,682, Median Price - $287,500
Townhouses: 5 Units Sold, Average Price - $479,700, 6 Month Average - $428,686, … (3 comments)
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victoria: Greater Victoria - Langford Market Statistics - 11/20/07 07:08 PM
Market Statistics for Langford in Greater Victoria, BC for October 2007 were:
Single Family: 44 Units Sold, Average Price - $507,546, 6 mth Average - $490,884, Median Price - $448,700
Condominiums: 13 Units Sold, Average Price-$326,008, 6 Month Average-$286,516, Median Price -$309,900
Townhouses: 22 Units Sold, Average Price - $339,877, 6 Month Average - $345,297, Median Price - $350,500
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victoria: Victoria (City) Market Statistics - 11/20/07 06:58 PM
Market Statistics in Greater Victoria for the City of Victoria, BC for October 2007 were:
Single Family: 38 Units Sold, Average Price - $557,466, 6 mth Average - $524,786, Median Price - $527,000
Condominiums: 94 Units Sold, Average Price - $355,391, 6 Month Average - $327,189, Median Price - $297,000
Townhouses: 8 Units Sold, Average Price - 386,713, … (0 comments)
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victoria: Victoria, BC, CERC Relocation Specialist - 11/16/07 02:17 PM
Do you have Clients or Family wanting to Move to Victoria?? Refer them to a Trusted & Well Trained Relocation Specialist!!
About Wayne:
Victoria is my home and therefore the area of my Real Estate services offerred is for the whole of Greater Victoria. I primarily serve Residential Clients both Buying & Selling alike encompassing … (0 comments)
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victoria: Seniors Housing Choices, Victoria, BC - 11/15/07 05:10 PM
Considering A Move To Retirement Living? Discover How To Make Sense Of Your Retirement Housing Choices, So You Can Make The Right Decision For A Future Move! What Prompts Us To Think About Moving In The First Place? At some point in our lives we realize that where we live is … (0 comments)
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victoria: October 2007 Victoria BC Real Estate Board MLS® Statistics - 11/02/07 12:36 AM
From my other Blog: I don’t think you’d find a real estate professional in the Victoria area who’d tell you they expected 2007 to outperform 2006. Everyone said the market was plateauing, that we should expect properties to sit on the market for months, and see price reductions left, right and … (0 comments)
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victoria: Sunriver Estates Releases Townhouse Development - 10/22/07 02:00 PM
From my other Blog:
The Pointe is Sunriver’s first phase of townhouses
Sooke’s Sunriver Estates, the popular 382-acre planned community just west of Victoria, BC, has just released its first multi-family development. Called The Pointe, it will be a clustering of 32 units in 8 strata buildings in the tranquil, forested … (0 comments)
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victoria: Victora Real Estate Board Election Results - 10/12/07 12:26 PM
From my other blog: Incumbent Randi Masters is joined by newcomers John Smith and Carol Crabb
October 9th, 2007 saw a good voter turnout for the annual general meeting and election of the Victoria Real Estate Board, held in the ballroom in the Delta Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa in Victoria. Candidates … (0 comments)
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victoria: Radius Victoria - A True Urban Village - 10/03/07 07:52 PM
Victoria branch of the Land Title Office confirms it will lease 40,000 sqft of the new office space.
Over the past 5-8 years, many new construction projects have been built in the Victoria area. Still more are now under construction or have been planned. One project that has captured my … (0 comments)
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victoria: Victoria and Area Real Estate MLS® Statistics - September 2007 - 10/01/07 07:14 PM
Real Estate Market Sizzles in September October 1, 2007 The strong real estate market throughout Greater Victoria showed no signs of slowing down last month with continuing strong sales and robust prices. There were 632 sales through the Victoria Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in September, up seven per … (0 comments)
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victoria: Sooke REALTORS® Aid Cops For Cancer - 09/28/07 12:19 PM
From my other Blog: Last weekend, Coast Capital Savings and Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty in Sooke, BC, teamed up to sell golf balls & t-shirts and put on a bake sale to raise money for Cops For Cancer - Tour De Rock. The event was a huge success, raising $492.20 … (1 comments)
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victoria: 10 Reasons to Move to Sooke, British Columbia, Canada - 09/25/07 12:03 PM
Those that live here know you don't need a reason, but here are ten for those that still think Sooke is "out there, man!"
(Sooke is a small seaside community near Victoria, BC, on Vancouver Island)
1. Lower housing prices: The Sooke market has been undervalued for years, and is … (2 comments)
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victoria: Denise Says: Time is running out! - 08/16/07 04:56 PM
THIS IS MY LAST INVITATION TO MY SAFARI AT SEA CRUISE
The clock is ticking. I can almost literally hear it. Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock. The countdown is on.
This is your chance.
By August 22, I need to get my headcount in to Celebrity Cruise Lines for my October 22-26 Cruise … (0 comments)
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victoria: 75th Annivsary of 1932 Ford in Victoria BC - 07/29/07 09:19 PM
Wow....750 Plus street rods and custom cars were in Victoria BC July 29, 2007 on display in front of the Empress Hotel and BC Parliament Building.
All came for the 75th Anniversary of the 1932 Ford, Best known as a the "Deuce" Featuring the 1932 Ford as the main attraction, hosted … (8 comments)
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victoria: JUST LISTED in Downtown Langford.. near New 2 bedroom Condo - 07/22/07 12:05 PM
110-663 Goldstream Ave condo for sale in Victoria, BC
NEW LISTING
Almost Brand New 2 Bed 2 Bath Condo.Prime Location in downtown Langford, walk to shopping, restaurants & coffee shops. Costco & Major Shopping centers 5 minutes away. Unique floor plan, Only 6 months old, 2-5-10 year home warranty. Living room with Electric … (0 comments)
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victoria: The Pied Piper of the '50s, Bill "Rascal" McCaskill - 07/09/07 10:45 PM
I enjoy telling the stories of people who live to make a difference. In a recent blog I mentioned Rascal McCaskill, and several of you found him interesting. So forgive me, I know this isn't about real estate, but it's a true story about an incredible couple. I hope you had … (6 comments)
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victoria: Bandaging over the bandages - 05/08/07 06:56 PM
Bandaging over the bandages
When a realtor called on Monday and said, "We have an emergency," I knew I should have followed my gut instinct and declined his referral. Instead, I took a quick sip of my coffee and hoped that the realtor was exaggerating. Bad news. The coffee was … (1 comments)
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victoria: Mother's Day Special Note!! - 05/04/07 01:30 PM
A Job Description For Moms
Position: Mom, Mama, Mother, Mommy
Job Description: Long-term team players needed for challenging permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings, weekends and frequent 24-hour shifts on call. … (3 comments)
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victoria: Don’t Pay Another Cent in Rent To Your Landlord . . . - 04/22/07 02:31 PM
Don’t Pay Another Cent in Rent To Your Landlord . . .
"If you’re like most renters, you feel trapped within the walls of a house or apartment that doesn’t feel like yours."
It’s a dream we all have - to own our own home and stop paying rent. … (2 comments)
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victoria: BC Government Buys Hotels for the Homeless - 04/03/07 11:56 PM
NEWS FLASH Canadian Press April 4, 2007
"The B.C. government has quietly bought up more than a dozen fleabag hotels and other properties as part of a plan to curb rising homelessness in Canada's most expensive real estate market.
Community activists have led a rising clamour that owners of so-called single-room-occupancy hotels … (0 comments)
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victoria: Real Estate Prices, Sales Soar - 03/26/07 09:12 PM
After catching its breath over Christmas, the Vancouver Island real estate market is soaring again, especially south of the Malahat. New home construction is also climbing.
February data released by the Victoria and Vancouver Island Real Estate Boards show the number of units sold up substantially across virtually the whole island, … (0 comments)
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victoria: Check out James Bay in Victoria, BC - 03/23/07 12:53 AM
Find homes For Sale in James Bay and Greater Victoria at http://www.findhundredsofhomes.com/ Planning on Selling your home in James Bay ? Call Fred Carver today, 598-2963 Fred has been helping James Bay residents for over 35 years Sell and Buy Real Estate Successfully and Smoothly.
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victoria: Canada's Productivity Falling - 02/17/07 11:16 AM
Given Canada's and especially Western Canada's robust economy, it's "phenomenal" that both the country's and our region's productivity is falling, TD Bank Financial Group's Chief Economist Don Drummond told a Victoria forum organized by Royal Roads University and the Victoria Chamber of Commerce.
Unemployment rates continue to fall as the labour … (4 comments)
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victoria: BC Housing Market Forecast - 02/16/07 04:30 PM
Forecast Highlights
Housing market activity to remain high Affordability for low-equity buyers worsens Sales slip lower, price increases slowing Tighter rental market Soft-landing market adjustment ahead Lower-cost markets outperform higher-cost urban markets Gradual market adjustment ahead
Market conditions are shifting away from a tight seller's market. Considerable market price pressures remain, which has … (0 comments)
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victoria: Non-resident Mortgage Financing - 02/11/07 12:05 PM
Non-Resident Mortgage Financing
Purchases by Non-residents of Victoria and Vancouver Island properties have become increasingly popular during the past few years. The trend is expected to increase due to the excitement over the Vancouver - Whistler 2010 Winter Olympics.
There are many lenders that provide mortgages to non-residents. These lenders will generally … (0 comments)
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victoria: Internet replaces agent for some homesellers - 02/11/07 11:49 AM
In 1995, Bryan Dunlop launched ComFree, a commission-free service that helps homeowners sell their houses without the assistance of an agent -- but with lots of help from the Internet. Eleven years later, Dunlop, 61, is sitting atop a western Canadian phenomenon.
Dunlop says that ComFree listings now represent 13 per … (1 comments)
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victoria: House prices ebb but remain strong - 12/16/06 01:48 PM
Some of the air has come out of the Calgary housing boom with prices for new homes suffering their first month-to-month drop in two years, and one of the steepest declines among more than two dozen Canadian cities. However, Calgary homeowners can relax, as the Statistics Canada report Monday also shows … (0 comments)
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victoria: New home prices drop in Victoria - 12/11/06 09:04 AM
The average national price of a new home edged higher in October, but some of Canada's priciest cities - Toronto, Victoria and Calgary - experienced a drop.
Calgary, which led the price gains for most of the year, saw prices drop of the first time since November, 2004, Statistics Canada said Monday.
On … (0 comments)
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victoria: Does the USA Housing market need a shot of Viagra? - 10/30/06 02:07 AM
Are you experiencing an up or down market? Our market seems to be more balanced in our market area. I have spoke with a few realtors and brokers in the states and this wasn't the case.
Record drop for U.S. home prices
Sales of existing homes fall for sixth straight month
Wednesday, October … (0 comments)
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victoria: Do you need commercial financing? - 10/28/06 03:38 PM
Are you looking for a commercial mortgage broker?
Do you want to refinance a commercial project?
When looking for a residential mortgage in Canada, it pays to shop around. The same thing is true for commercial mortgages. Using the resources of a mortgage broker with a great deal of commercial loan experience will … (1 comments)
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victoria: Canada's major markets are becoming more balanced - 10/19/06 05:45 PM
Solid third quarter for MLS® home salesCanada’s major markets are becoming more balancedExisting home sales activity in Canada’s major markets remained solid in the third quarter of 2006, according to statistics released by The Canadian Real Estate Association.
The housing market continues to become more balanced, which is resulting in smaller … (0 comments)
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victoria: 50 Year Amortizations .... What do you think of this? - 10/19/06 02:38 AM
New mortgage insurer enters Canadian marketAIG CEO suggests 50-year mortgages on the wayAIG United Guaranty became the third company to provide mortgage insurance in Canada in mid-October. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. currently handles 70 per cent of the mortgage insurance market in Canada, while private insurer Genworth Financial Canada covers … (0 comments)
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victoria: Bank of Canada holds central rate steady - 10/19/06 02:28 AM
Bank of Canada holds central rate steadyInterest rates on hold indefinitelyThe Bank of Canada held its benchmark overnight lending rate steady at 4.25 per cent on October 17th. The trend-setting Bank rate, which is set 0.25 percentage points above the overnight lending rate, remains at 4.5 per cent. CREA expects interest … (0 comments)
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victoria: Referral Network amongst Realtors - 10/18/06 01:36 PM
A bulk of our business is from referral sources. I would like to find out if there is any realtors and brokers that would like to work together when referring opportunities present itself. We are experiencing a lot of new purchases in the Victoria MArket from non Victoria residents. People from across Canada, USA … (4 comments)
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victoria: Victoria Realtors Applaud New Housing Strategy - October 2006 - 10/18/06 01:28 PM
VICTORIA AREA REALTORS® APPLAUD NEW STRATEGY FOR HOUSING News Release - October 2006
Victoria area REALTORS® are applauding the new strategy for housing unveiled today by provincial housing minister Rich Coleman. "The strategy helps those people most in need and will likely have a minimal impact on the private sector housing market,"said Scott … (0 comments)
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victoria: House price appreciation across Canada to slow as more listings come on stream in 2007, says RE/MAX - 10/18/06 11:30 AM
Home buyers across the country will breathe a sigh of relief in 2007, thanks to a nationwide influx of new listings that is expected to slow price appreciation in major Canadian centres, says a report released today by RE/MAX.
The RE/MAX Housing Market Outlook 2007 found that while the number of homes … (0 comments)
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victoria: Victoria Real Estate Market - October 2006 - 10/17/06 11:21 AM
Move Toward More Balanced Market Continues October 2, 2006 The Victoria area real estate market continued the move toward a more balanced market last month with more properties becoming available for sale, prices remaining strong and sales moderating slightly. The number of homes and other properties listed through the Victoria Real … (4 comments)
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victoria: Housing activity most balanced in five years - 10/16/06 10:53 PM
Signs that Canada's housing market is in for a “soft landing” are building as the furious pace of activity in the housing market gives way to the most balanced conditions in more than five years, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association.
Although sales activity as measured through the Multiple Listing Service … (0 comments)
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victoria: Incomes up, debt up too - 10/15/06 12:44 PM
High housing costs makes it hard to attract workers
First, the good news: We're all making more money.
The bad news, according to the Chartered Accountants of B.C., is that skyrocketing housing costs are pushing up personal debt levels.
However, further gains in disposable income are on the way, the bean counters say.
"The province's … (0 comments)
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victoria: Housing prices surge in August - 10/11/06 08:20 PM
The cost of new housing rose substantially in August, largely due to significant gains in Alberta. Statistics Canada reports the New Housing Price Index rose 1.5 per cent in August to 145.7, eclipsing the 1.1 per cent increase registered in July; contractors selling prices increased 12.1 per cent from a year … (0 comments)
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victoria: Lower bank rate could fuel boom - 10/10/06 04:45 PM
Real estate market could heat up again in region The Bank of Canada is expected to slash interest rates by as much as one per cent over the next 12 months, according to a recently released report from one of Canada's leading financial industry experts.
And that spells good news for … (1 comments)
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