saanich: Greater Victoria School District 61 Back To School Report - 08/12/11 05:52 AM
There are 3 Greater Victoria School DistrictsToday we will report about the  Greater Victoria School District, also look for report on the Sooke School District Report (District 62) and for the Saanich (District 63) School district to Complete our Review of the 3 Greater Victoria School Districts and to ensure you have access to all the school information that you may require.
As we are getting ready for the new school year, and all the Back to School Jitters are starting, we felt it would be helpful for current and new residents to the Greater Victoria area to provide timely school … (8 comments)

saanich: Victoria Open House, Hillside Ave. 3bdr 2 bath Suite, Sat. August 13, 2011 2 - 4 pm. - 08/12/11 02:35 AM
Victoria Open House, Hillside Ave. 3bdr 2 bath Suite, Sat. August 13, 2011 2 - 4 pm. 3 Bdrm. 2 bath, Hillside Victoria Suite  
 
 
Victoria Open House, Hillside Ave. 3bdr 2 bath Suite, Sat. August 13, 2011 2 - 4 pm.  
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saanich: Loosey Goosey - 08/11/11 05:14 AM
If it Looks Good, it must be Okay....... Well not so fast, as Jay our Pfanntastic communityogging Inspector shares with us today, there is more to things than initial appearances......
another great bit of information (both for buyers and sellers) if you do home improvements, and hire contractors, be sure to "inspect what you expect"
 
Contact Peter and Linda Pfann, for all your Greater Victoria Questions and Resources (including excellent local inspectors)
From a certain angle things can look good!  As with most things, it pays to view things from different points of view.
All of the service boxes are … (0 comments)

saanich: Craigdarroch Castle Victoria BC - 08/11/11 04:07 AM
Craigdarroch Castle Historic House Museum, Victoria BC Completed in 1890,  the Castle was completed just after its owner Baron, Robert Dunsmuir passed away. His Wife Joan Dunsmuir live in the "home" until her death in 1908, and since then Craigdarroch Castle was used for:
Military hospital A college School board office A conservatory of music Now as Craigdarroch Castle Historic House Museum The stories, the restoration project and  its checkered history make Craigdarroch Castle a must visit stop for anyone visiting or living in Greater Victoria. The Home, grounds, and setting is truly very special, and one can truly appreciate … (13 comments)

saanich: Affordable Homes in Greater Victoria Update for August 10, 2011 - 08/10/11 04:23 AM
 Affordable Homes in Greater Victoria.
 In this article we wanted to focus on the many Affordable Homes available in and around Greater Victoria, complete with direct access to currently available properties so that you can get actual examples of homes that may be available for you dependent on property type, style, and price. In a previous article we provided access to the highest priced properties available in and around Greater Victoria, (here is the link to this article) off course it is fun to see what amazing homes and properties one could buy if money was no object.
Split in the … (0 comments)

saanich: Welcome Back to your Victoria Home , We Hope You Had a Great Vacation - 08/09/11 09:12 AM
Welcome Back to your Victoria  Home , We Hope You Had a Great Vacation
From our "Archives" we found the above ever so timeless but cute picture...... Not sure who the artist is, I do know that this picture has traveled with Peter from Holland, but looks American or Canadian, Not sure, but we do know that it has been with Peter for nearly 45 years There is so much going on in this illustration that I will leave you to reflect and ponder only one of a possible 100 questions Here is our Question for you today.... Do you feel … (8 comments)

saanich: Seven Ways To Kill Your Dryer - 08/07/11 07:08 AM
One of our Favourite contributors on Active Rain (our Blogging and often Real Estate resources service) is Jay Markanich, as Jay inspects many properties he comes accros many stories and experiences that can and often will highlight a common dangerous or bad situation in many homes....
A Home Laundry Dryer, seems like such a great and safe device, yet every year they are the cause of many problems...
Please review this excellent article, and maybe spend a little time later today or this week to make sure your Laundry Dryer is not affected by the 7 ways to kill it or … (0 comments)

saanich: Greater Victoria Real Estate Listing & Sales Activity From July 31, to August 07, 2011 - 08/07/11 03:00 AM
Greater Victoria Real Estate Listing & Sales Activity From July 31, to August 07, 2011  "One of the many Amazing picture opportunities at
Butchard Gardens, one of Greater Victoria premier destinations,
 Victoria is a Pfanntastic Place to Call Home"
 
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. … (4 comments)

saanich: Victoria Hillside, Open House Sat. August 6, 2 - 4 pm 3 Bedroom 2 bath $ 385,000 - 08/05/11 04:38 AM
Victoria Hillside, Open House Sat. August 6, 2 - 4 pm 3 Bedroom 2 bath $ 385,000   3 Bdrm. 2 bath, Hillside Victoria Suite   Victoria Hillside, Open House Sat. August 6, 2 - 4 pm 3 Bedroom 2 bath $ 385,000     … (7 comments)

saanich: Maturity Matters, Newsletter for Victoria and all Boomers and Seniors August 2011 - 08/01/11 09:26 AM
Maturity Matters, Newsletter for Victoria and all Boomers and Seniors August 2011 Every Month, in cooperation with our affiliation as Certified Professional Consultant on Aging, we publish and distribute a Newsletter Called "Maturity Matters",
Our Maturity Matters Newsletter offers Pfanntastic information and resources for Victoria and all 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

Please also visit our additional … (11 comments)

saanich: Greater Victoria Real Estate Listing & Sales Activity From July 24, to July 31, 2011 - 07/31/11 08:48 AM
Greater Victoria Real Estate Listing & Sales Activity From July 24, to July 31, 2011   "Nature and wildlife is all around us, including one of our clients backyard,
Victoria is a Pfanntastic Place to Call Home"
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. For the 5th week in … (0 comments)

saanich: Greater Victoria Real Estate Listing & Sales Activity From July 17, to July 24, 2011 - 07/24/11 07:18 AM
Greater Victoria Real Estate Listing & Sales Activity From July 17, to July 24, 2011   "Portage Inlet in between Saanich and  View Royal a Pfanntastic Place to Call Home in 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, Reported by the Victoria Real Estate Board for the Past Week. <!--StartFragment --> For the 4th week in a row we are reporting … (2 comments)

saanich: "The Real Estate Recovery Tsunami", Starts July 25, 2011!!! - 07/24/11 06:15 AM
"The Real Estate Recovery Tsunami", Starts July 25, 2011!!!
Have You heard the news?  We are one day away from a Real Estate Recovery Tsunami........ If you wonder how we can possibly know so exactly that the Real Estate Recovery Tsunami starts tomorrow? Let us enlighten you how we have become not just a crystal ball and tea leave reader, but this is not just a guess, we are absolutely certain that the Real Estate Recovery Tsunami Starts on Monday July 25, 2011..... The answer is as simple as the way most magic tricks are performed........ there is No Magic. … (12 comments)

saanich: Last Chance, Victoria Buskers Festival Now till July 24. - 07/21/11 10:32 AM
Last Chance, Victoria  Buskers Festival  Now till July 24. Come to downtown Victoria and Be WOW'd  On  6 Stages and 3 stops, along the Inner Harbour and  various location in Downtown, with hourly performances by buskers from around the world. The Victoria Buskers Festival started on July 15, and will finish this Sunday. guaranteed to entertain and amaze you   From personal experience, just today with a few minute visit near the Q radio station, it will grab you attention and make you smile (for Free). Although tips are welcomed and encouraged, there is no actual fee for any of this … (12 comments)

saanich: Flippers or Keepers, Victoria Real Estate Investment Tips - 07/21/11 06:39 AM
 

Flippers or Keepers,    
Victoria Real Estate Investment Tips.
 
In reviewing Victoria Real Estate investment opportunities, one of the very best tips we can offer is (and one of the 1st. questions one should ask yourself is):
 
Is this property a Flipper ? where you possibly fix whatever might be wrong, but buy with the intent to resell for a profit. OR Is this property a Keeper? where you buy with the intention to keep the property for cash-flow OR Is this property both a Fixer and a Keeper? where you buy the property, … (4 comments)

saanich: How Many Affordable Homes are available in Greater Victoria? - 07/20/11 01:46 PM
How Many Affordable Homes are available in Greater Victoria? This is a common question by the skeptics....., often followed by a smirk and a comment like;  "zero I bet" or they will say..... Greater Victoria is way too expensive, nobody can afford to live in Greater Victoria....
 
Our Typical Answer.is .........., "we hate to burst your bubble, but you are WRONG !!!! You May be Surprised to learn that; by today's count there are 162 properties for sale with an asking price lower than $ 200,000..... in the Greater Victoria Area within a 40 minute commute... Bachelor suites downtown, … (6 comments)

saanich: Saanich West BC, Heritage Walking Tour. - 07/20/11 04:27 AM
Saanich West BC, Heritage Walking Tours along
Admirals Rd., Gorge Rd. and along Colquitz Rd and Inlet Ave.
We all know, Greater Victoria is Pfanntastic for walking, with the trails, its history, and many areas of amazing beauty. A great and totally free way to experience some of the unique areas of Greater Victoria is by completing  one of the 3 (or all three) Saanich Heritage Walking Tours.
Today we want to introduce a Great Saanich West Heritage Walking Tour along Admirals R, Beautiful Gorge Rd., and Historic Colquitz and Inlet Ave.
Heritage Walking Tours offer new and longterm residents … (5 comments)

saanich: Pfanntastic Victoria New Listing 3 Bdrm, 2 Bath, Hillside Condominium - 07/17/11 02:23 PM
3 Bdrm. 2 bath, Hillside Victoria Suite … (4 comments)

saanich: Greater Victoria Real Estate Listing & Sales Activity From July 09, to July 17, 2011 - 07/17/11 03:59 AM
Greater Victoria Real Estate Listing & Sales Activity From July 09, to July 17, 2011 "The Light House" @ Sooke Museum, Sooke River Rd., a Pfanntastic Place to Call Home
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 Number of … (8 comments)

saanich: Affordable Homes Around Greater Victoria. - 07/16/11 08:06 AM
Affordable Homes Around Greater Victoria.
In this article we wanted to focus on the many Affordable Homes available in and around Greater Victoria, complete with direct access to currently available properties so that you can get actual examples of homes that may be available for you dependent on property type, style, and price. In a previous article we provided access to the highest priced properties available in and around Greater Victoria, (here is the link to this article) off course it is fun to see what amazing homes and properties one could buy if money was no object.

Split in … (6 comments)

 
Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986., Talk To or Text Peter 250-213-9490  (eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com)

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

Talk To or Text Peter 250-213-9490

Victoria, BC

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