fred carver victoria: IT’S SWIFTSURE INTERNATIONAL YACHT RACE TIME AGAIN IN VICTORIA BC - 05/24/16 12:23 AM
IT’S SWIFTSURE INTERNATIONAL YACHT RACE TIME AGAIN IN VICTORIA BCThis Coming Weekend Yacht Racers from around the world will come to race in the annual Swiftsure International Yacht Race.
A few years ago I went to the Victoria Harbour to Photograph many of the Sailing Ships on the Night before Swiftsure 2012.
If you have Come to Find a Home in Victoria ….so you can Sail all Year Round you have come to the Right Place.
Every Year the Swiftsure Yacht Race is held off the waters around Victoria BC.

 
The Biggest Sailing Yacht Race of the Pacific Northwest May 26-30, 2016 for details … (2 comments)

fred carver victoria: VICTORIA SUNDAY'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 10/04/15 12:49 AM
VICTORIA TODAY'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SUNDAY OCTOBER 4th
The Kingston Trio in Concert 7:30 pm at the University of Victoria Farquhar Auditorium Tickets at www.Tickets.uvic.ca or Tel 250-721-8480 Victoria Symphony Signature Series, Rachmaninov 2 and Tchaikovsky 5 at the Royal Theater 2:30 pm Tickets at www.rmts.bc.ca or Tel 250-386-6121 New Zealand Male Choir presents "Where the Mountains Meet The Sea" 2:30 at Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney Tickets sat www.marywinspear.ca or Tel 250-656-0275 CIBC Run for the Cure. Walk or run five kilometers. Meet at the University of Victoria Parking Lot by Centennial Stadium. Registration 7-9am Opening ceremonies at 8:30 am warm-up at 8:50am Survivors Parade at 8:55am and … (12 comments)

fred carver victoria: Another Hot Summer Month of Sales for the Victoria Real Estate Market - 08/04/15 04:00 AM
Another Hot Summer Month of Sales for the Victoria Real Estate Market
 
August 4, 2015, Victoria BC – The Victoria Real Estate Board today released its report on Multiple Listing Service® real estate activity in the Victoria area for July 2015.
 
A total of 796 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this July, compared to the 681 properties sold in the same month last year.
 
“We’ve certainly seen the busy spring market continue into the summer months,” Victoria Real Estate Board President Guy Crozier says. “The theme of declining listings and increased sales volume is consistent through July, … (2 comments)

fred carver victoria: HIGHRISE CONDO IN VICTORIA BC-NEW LISTING 777 BLANSHARD STREET - 07/27/15 01:42 PM
HIGHRISE CONDO IN VICTORIA BC-NEW LISTING 777 BLANSHARD STREET
ONLY $265,000 Hurry this is popular downtown Victoria building and this Condo is on the 8th Floor offering year round Day and Night Scene Views.
JUST LISTED ONE BEDROOM 8th FLOOR CONDO IN THE SAVOY IN DOWNTOWN VICTORIA.
WOW….Imagine Waking up to panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains to the south.
Two Large Balconies to enjoy a morning coffee and overlook the city below. Huge almost 1,000 sq.ft one bedroom 8th floor condo. Corner unit with a Dining room window which also has distant views.
Very Bright south facing Condo. Excellent home away from home for vacations … (8 comments)

fred carver victoria: SPEECHLESS SUNDAY AT THE SIDNEY STREET MARKET - 07/26/15 12:07 AM
SPEECHLESS SUNDAY AT THE SIDNEY STREET MARKET
Every Thursday Evening during the summer the little town of Sidney BC has an Open Air market.
The Sidney Street Market starts every year on Thursday night in May and goes through until August.
You'll find plenty of Fresh local Produce & Fruit like Blackberries, Blueberries, Apples and even Strawberries. With our unusually warm summer everything in the garden is way ahead. Normally Blackberries are not ready to eat until Mid August
We went to the market in Sidney last Thursday and I captured this colorful photo of fresh fruit from a local farm.
To find out what's going on with Victoria Real Estate … (7 comments)

fred carver victoria: EASILY FIND NEW VICTORIA LISTINGS OF HOMES FOR SALE ON THIS MAP - 07/23/15 02:02 AM
EASILY FIND NEW VICTORIA LISTINGS OF HOMES FOR SALE ON THIS MAP
 
I recently was asked to create a live map to search for New listings of Homes For Sale in Victoria, BC. With our current Hot Real Estate Market. Knowing about New listings are important for Victoria Home Buyers.
Here is my live map of New listing  of homes for sale in Victoria,  Come back often as new Victoria listing are posted on my map.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Find More Information about Victoria Real Estate Google Fred Carver Victoria
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fred carver victoria: VICTORIA HOMES FOR SALE-CHECKLIST FOR HOUSE HUNTING - 06/26/15 07:51 AM
VICTORIA HOMES FOR SALE-
CHECKLIST FOR HOUSE HUNTING
 
If you are thinking of buying a home  in Victoria in the near future, I can provide invaluable help in finding the right home in the right price range in the area you want to live. Through access to the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) I can give you a customized list of homes for sale that match your needs and wants and budget.
 
A house hunting checklist will help you keep track of the advantages and drawbacks of each home. Ensure the checklist includes the basic information regarding location, asking price, annual property taxes, mortgage … (4 comments)

fred carver victoria: 5 Things to do Before Putting Your Home on the Market - 07/30/13 12:50 AM
5 Things to do Before Putting Your Home on the Market
Follow These 5 Tips When Selling Your Home.
1. Have a pre-sale home inspection. Be proactive by arranging for a pre-sale home inspection. An inspector will be able to give you a good indication of the trouble areas that will stand out to potential buyers, and you’ll be able to make repairs before open houses begin.
 
2. Organize and clean. Pare down clutter and pack up your least-used items, such as large blenders and other kitchen tools, out-of-season clothes, toys, and exercise equipment. Store items off-site or in boxes neatly arranged in … (2 comments)

fred carver victoria: CREATING A NICE GRAPHIC AD FOR CRAIGSLIST - 01/12/13 01:15 PM
CREATING A NICE GRAPHIC AD FOR CRAIGSLIST
I’ve been searching for a easy Craigslist HTML Tool for Posting on Craigslist. You know the type the Full Graphic Display with Photos embedded in the Craigslist ad when done.
Recently I asking the Question on Google Plus...Can Anyone Point me to a HTML  tool for Craigslist...I Received several great Suggestions, most HTML tools are for posting House Listings.
I was looking for a HTML tool that I could post any type of ad with not just Links but include Photos, most HTML tools I have used so far lose the photos and only show text ad’s … (12 comments)

fred carver victoria: YOU DIDN’T GET ANY PUMPKIN PIE !!! - 11/20/12 10:17 AM
YOU DIDN’T GET ANY PUMPKIN PIE !!!The week has been busy in America with Family and Friends getting together for Thanksgiving Dinner and all the trimmings. I heard in the Rain some of you were cheated out of getting any Pumpkin Pie or maybe Seconds or Thirds.As some of you know ActiveRain is putting together a Cookbook to Raise money for Habitat For Humanity. All of us were asked to submit a recipe for the cook book with Photos...My Mom's  infamous Pumpkin Chiffon Pie recipe has been chosen to go in the RAIN-ing Recipe Cookbook.I thought...mmm Many of you might like … (14 comments)

fred carver victoria: BUSY DAY YESTERDAY - 11/04/12 09:46 AM
BUSY DAY YESTERDAY Yesterday was a full and enjoyable day for me.In the Morning I meet with a Great Client of mine to List her Two Bedroom Condo in Downtown Victoria..Nice Condo and very well priced at only $238,000. It should Sell easily, as it appears to be currently the lowest priced 2 Bed 2 Bathroom Condo on MLS in downtown Victoria. After we conducted our business she treated to to a great Lunch at Pauls Restaurant.Check out my Virtual TourAfter lunch I called another Client and fellow Photographer to see if he would like to join me and to take … (7 comments)

fred carver victoria: I WON’T SELL MY HOUSE AT THAT PRICE !! - 10/13/12 10:22 AM
I WON’T SELL MY HOUSE AT THAT PRICE !!Many Victoria home sellers today say ‘’I Won’t Sell My House At That Price” to me and other Realtors. And they are right!When Real Estate goes through Corrections and becomes a Buyers Market, often the price that Homeowners just paid in the last 5-8 years falls below their purchase price. And “Nobody likes to lose money when they Sell their Home”..maybe that should have been my heading. Hence there is a Seller resistance to lower their listing price for their home below what they paid for it. In Victoria, the Good News is … (12 comments)

fred carver victoria: The 145th ANNUAL SAANICH FAIR STARTS SEPT 1 THROUGH TO MONDAY SEPT 3th - 08/30/12 02:19 PM
This Labour Day Holiday Weekend is the 145th Annual Saanich Fair 

The Fair is Western Canada's Oldest Continuous Agricultural Fair.
 The Local News Paper indiacted there might be 60,000 people in attendance over the three day weekend. It is held at the Saanich Fairground.
 Here's a few photos I took from the 141st Saanich Fair Jane and i went too..It's Time to Go again.The Saanich Fair Grounds is located 1528 Stellys Cross Road, Saanichton, Victoria BC visit the Saanich Fair Grounds Web SiteCheck out the...Ice Cream Eating Competion at the 141st Fair...some how We missed the Entry Form,On Your Mark Get Set...Go! Here's … (6 comments)

fred carver victoria: MAKE A STATEMENT ….NO MORE GIFT BASKETS OR LICORICE - 01/02/12 03:42 PM
MAKE A STATEMENT ….NO MORE GIFT BASKETS OR LICORICE Last Year I wrote a Post (which was Featured) about getting a Listing because the Realtor that Sold the Lady the Condo gave her a Cheap Gift....and several years later she still remembered.My Post was Titled:THE CHEAP S.O.B. ONLY GAVE ME A BAG LICORICE ...THEN DRANK MY WINE.I go out of my way to Make a Statement with my Clients ....people do remember what You Give Them at Closing....No More Gift BasketsAt Closing This lady received a Deluxe Dinner for Two at a Upscale Waterfront Restaurant And a Nice Bottle of Wine.
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fred carver victoria: BUY A THRIFTY'S HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN AND HELP THE VICTORIA HOSPITAL FOUNDATION - 10/22/11 04:35 AM
BUY A THRIFTY’S HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN AND HELP THE VICTORIA  HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
Thrifty Foods on Admirals Road have a huge assortment of Pumpkins for Halloween for only $3.99Plus when you Purchase a Pumpkin at Thrifty Foods at the Admirals Walk Shopping Plaza….they will donate $1 from the sale of every pumpkin to the Victoria Hospital Foundation.

PS: Go say Hi to Jane in the Foral Dept.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN !
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fred carver victoria: TODAY IS THANKSGIVING IN CANADA - 10/10/11 05:31 AM
TODAY IS THANKSGIVING IN CANADAIn CANADA we celebrate Thanksgiving in October, it’s a National holiday here and a day off most.I have fond memories of Thanksgiving Dinner growing up at home.My Mum was a wonderful cook and she never had a rejection for a Thanksgiving dinner invitation. Her creative cooking many times was to compliment a dinner...for example, Thanksgiving would be a big meal and desert was meant to be satisfying...she soon realized her regular Pumpkin pie was too filling after a big meal and created her lighter now famous PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE !!!
So Saturday I set to making one … (12 comments)

fred carver victoria: SPEECHLESS SUNDAY OFF THE OREGON COAST - 10/08/11 05:29 PM
SPEECHLESS SUNDAY OFF THE OREGON COAST This August past we took off on a 10 day Holiday to see the Oregon Beaches and Oregon. Here is a scene we observed while driving along the Oregon Coast Highway 101.Enjoy Your Sunday!
PLAN A TRIP AND TAKE YOU WHOLE FAMILY INCLUDING YOUR DOG, THEY ARE WELCOME ON THE BEACHES OF OREGON.
PS: STOP IN AND SEE TODD CLARK AND SAY HI!

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fred carver victoria: FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND POINTS BLOGGING IN THE RAIN......WHAT A RIDE - 10/08/11 03:42 AM
FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND POINTS BLOGGING IN THE RAIN......WHAT A RIDEI have been watching my Active Rain points get closer and closer to 500,000 then today I went over this New Benchmark....When I started here in 2007 I sure never thought I would be Blogging to market my real estate.It all started for me back in February 2007 . I had no idea what I was getting myself into or why. It just seemed like a good idea to network with other Realtors...Here are some of my Highlights of Posting in the Rain.
Here's my very First Post February 13, 2007  fairly … (49 comments)

fred carver victoria: FINAL DAY OF THE DRAGON BOAT RACES IN VICTORIA - 08/14/11 05:17 PM
FINAL DAY OF THE DRAGON BOAT RACES IN VICTORIA
Busy day today, I was at the Blithering Place Annual Classic Car event at 7 AM.
I left about 1:30pm to catch the last race at the Dragon Boat Festival in Victoria's Inner Harbour...Just in Time.
Enjoy

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fred carver victoria: WORDLESS WEDNESDAY-LOOK WHAT LANDED ON MY ROOF...DO YOU HAVE ONE? - 05/25/11 02:45 AM
WORDLESS WEDNESDAY-LOOK WHAT LANDED ON MY ROOF...DO YOU HAVE ONE?Yesterday after Supper my wife Jane called and said you'll need to come outside.....Stop Blogging!!!!.
You may want to see this bring your camera.Jane and I went outside on our deck and I noticed our Neighbors in their back yard looking and pointing to the top of our house. I looked up and I could not see anything.... Jane said come over by our neighbors fence and look back and you'll see what we're all looking at...it was a large Blue Heron, preening himself and not giving a hoot about us...Great Photo Opportunity.
 
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Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant (Retired BC Realtor)

Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant

Accredited Real Estate Consultant

Victoria, BC

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Retired BC Realtor

Address: 4440 Chatterton Way, 2239 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria, BC, V8X 5J2

Office: (250) 744-3301

Mobile: (250) 413-7042

Author Bio:Fred Carver started in Real Estate December 1971.Experienced in both Commercial and Residential Sales and Marketing Including the Internet with Web sites and several Blog sites.Area Specialist in Condo and Single family home sales in and around the South Side of Victoria, BC

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