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Yesterday my daughter and I travelled 40 minutes west of Victoria along the coast to a town called Sooke. We were going there for her Bantam A Division hockey tryout/evaluation session. If you've never been to Sooke, you should try it someday. There are lovely waterfront homes, there's a very lu...

Just West of downtown Victoria on the southern tip of Vancouver Island lies a small community called Esquimalt; "place of the shoaling waters". Settled by the First Nations people over 400 years before the arrival of Europeans, Esquimalt is rich in history. Today it is also the the home of the P...

It's such a simple question that can lead to some great conversation which brings people together. This morning I was fortunate to be part of a mini-seminar by Christopher Bowers of CONVERSATION WORKS on the topic of networking and conversations that can transform a business, a relationship and ...

No need to spend a fortune on a fancy place...just renovate! I'm in the middle of renovating my deck and I thought to see what homes are listed within Victoria's region MLS that might be considered a 'reno' possibility. There are about 100 single family homes listed between $300,000 and $400,000...

Isn't summer great? Isn't summer ending great? We have three girls and the house was much quieter this morning after all of them made their way to school. It's such a relief not hearing the phrase " I'm bored...there's nothing to do..." And along with school comes activities; soccer, dance, hocke...

RANCHER - Who, When, Where, What & How Photo by Rochelle Kramer - Rancho Style Newsletter   Just the other day a fellow Active Rainer asked about the term RANCHER when describing a particular style of a home. I've always had a vision of one level, modern looking, etc. but I had no idea who coined...

Brentwood Bay, Vancouver Island - $629,900 CN 3 beds, 3 baths 2340 Sq. Ft.       WALK TO WATER & VILLAGE! Large, mature, beautifully landscaped level lot with fenced, south facing back yard, this meticulously maintained home is on a quiet street close to schools, bus stop, all amenities. From the...

Red or white, they are delicious to drink and great as gifts. I've been making my own wine for a few years now at a local wine shop called THIRSTY VINTNER. The wines are great and the service is the best around. The owner, Richard is a true professional and his customers are king - the way they ...

$714,000 CN 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 1753 Square Feet Built in 1987     Several of my clients having lived in large homes while raising their families, are now looking to down-size but are not quite ready for a condominium. Looking for one-level living, many love the idea of the RANCHER style. Sun...