Chemainus BC, an idyllic community located in the Cowichan Valley, about 45 minutes North East of Victoria BC on Amazing Vancouver Island, went from Native community with a protected bay to a logging and mill town, before a major slow down in the lumber industry almost turned it into a ghost town.... The remaining residents decided that they where not going to give up on their town without a fight, and decided on depicting their history, heritage and culture in the 40+ Murals … (10 comments)
If you learned at, shared with and or missed to attend the Active Rain Live On-Line Ramp on September 08, 2011
we hope you will come and join us and share your Social Media thoughts ideas and good spirit.... at our First Ever Active Rain MeetUp in Victoria BC.Calling ALL Greater Victoria :
Realtor's and those that want to be in Real Estate Realtors' Assistants Stagers and Downsizing Consultants Home Inspectors Mortgage Brokers Contractors Renovation Experts Lawyers & Notary … (6 comments)
vancouver island: Moving To The District of Central Saanich Real Estate Resource Page
- 06/25/11 03:37 AM
Moving To The District of Central Saanich Real Estate Resource Page In our Efforts to Provide you the best possible District of Central Saanich Real Estate information at your fingertips, we have combined access to a number of the most frequently asked topics in one District of Central Saanich Estate Resource Page: The District of Central Saanich Community Information Current Real Estate Market Conditions In the District of Central Saanich Current Real Estate Market Conditions in the District of Central Saanich Instant Access to District of Central Saanich Property Information: Single Family Homes For Sale … (0 comments)
The District of Central Saanich, Year to Date Real Estate Market update by Neighbourhood.Peter and Linda Pfann, are Realtors assisting clients local and from across the globe with buying, selling, investing and retiring in and around Greater Victoria, BC Canada since 1986 and we are pleased to provide you with the current market statistics for 3 specific property types. Central Saanich Single Family Homes Central Saanich Town-Homes and 1/2 Duplexes Central Saanich Condominiums For this Market Update Report we have broken … (0 comments)
vancouver island: Moving To The Town of Sidney Real Estate Resource Page
- 06/19/11 06:30 AM
Moving To The Town of Sidney Real Estate Resource Page In our Efforts to Provide you the best possible Town of Sidney Real Estate information at your fingertips, we have combined access to a number of the most frequently asked topics in one Town of SidneyEstate Resource Page: Town of Sidney Community Information Current Real Estate Market Conditions In the Town of Sidney Current Real Estate Market Conditions in the Town of Sidney Instant Access to Town of Sidney Property Information: Single Family Homes For Sale in the Town of Sidney by Instant Access Town Homes and 1/2 duplexes For … (4 comments)
Town of Sidney, Year to Date Real Estate Market update by Neighbourhood.Peter and Linda Pfann, are Realtors assisting clients local and from across the globe with buying, selling, investing and retiring in and around Greater Victoria, BC Canada since 1986 and we are pleased to provide you with the current market statistics for 3 specific property types. Sidney Single Family Homes Sidney Town-Homes and 1/2 Duplexes Sidney Condominiums For this Market Update Report we have broken down the Sidney information by Neighbourhood and … (0 comments)
vancouver island: Island Holidays: Part of Your Bucket List?
- 05/24/11 07:48 AM
Island Holidays: Part of Your Bucket List?There is just something about the ocean breeze and salt spray that makes a holiday or living on an island something you won't soon forget. Because islands can be found in every ocean and near every continent, island living or holidays can vary widely. You can lay on a beach or watch whales, study botany or shop native craft stalls. It's all up to you when you plan your island holidays.North American islands include the Canadian east coast islands of Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland. Island holidays to these areas will be filled with unspoiled … (11 comments)
Gonzales Point at Victoria Golf Course, Just another hard days work at the office. Current Real Estate Inventory For Sale in Greater Victoria
Last week total inventory was 3845 active listings, this week total inventory is 3826 for a slight decrease of 19 properties for sale in Greater Victoria Typically we do see reported and completed sales increase at the end of the month, so with this weeks reported sales at 259 + the pending sales of 137 and listings removed from the market for other reasons by … (0 comments)
vancouver island: Green Tea....... Redefined
- 04/27/11 12:27 PM
Want to save the environment from one ton of carbon every year? Start today by only filling your Tea Kettle with the amount of water you actually need every time. Most people fill their kettles to the brim. They waste electricity – and their money – in the process. Persuade another 14 families (15 all together) to only fill their kettles with what they actually need and a whole ton of carbon will be prevented from floating into the atmosphere to do its irreparable damage. If only your family did this for one week it would save enough energy to … (8 comments)
Long House at Thunderbird Park, Downtown Victoria, Next to Royal BC Museum Current Real Estate Inventory For Sale in Greater Victoria
Last week total inventory was 3720 active listings, this week total inventory is 3845 for an increase of 125 additional properties for sale in Greater Victoria or approx. 3.5% increase in one week. When we compare to this the past weeks sales (199) and properties removed (103, due to cancelation and or expired) from the market by 302 properties, we can see that although the market sales … (0 comments)
Songhees Marine Walkway looking towards Fisherman's Warf in James Bay The Greater Victoria, Core Covers: Victoria, Victoria West, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, View Royal, Saanich (East and West). The Greater Victoria, Westshore Covers: Langford, Colwood, Highlands, Metchosin, Sooke (incl. Port Renfrew). The Greater Victoria, Peninsula Covers: Central Saanich, North Saanich, Sidney. The Greater Victoria, Islands Covers: Galiano, Mayne, Moresby, Pender, Piers, Prevost, Salt Spring, Saturna, Sidney, and other Gulf Islands. Malahat Area Covers: Cobble Hill, Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake, Malahat Proper. Up Island Area Covers: All areas Beyond Mill Bay and Cobble … (0 comments)
Hatley Castle at Royal Roads University The Greater Victoria, Core Covers: Victoria, Victoria West, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, View Royal, Saanich (East and West). The Greater Victoria, Westshore Covers: Langford, Colwood, Highlands, Metchosin, Sooke (incl. Port Renfrew). The Greater Victoria, Peninsula Covers: Central Saanich, North Saanich, Sidney. The Greater Victoria, Islands Covers: Galiano, Mayne, Moresby, Pender, Piers, Prevost, Salt Spring, Saturna, Sidney, and other Gulf Islands. Malahat Area Covers: Cobble Hill, Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake, Malahat Proper. Up Island Area Covers: All areas Beyond Mill … (0 comments)
vancouver island: What is Our Next and Best Move?
- 04/05/11 11:27 AM
What is (Y) Our Next and Best Move?In Real Estate we the "Realtors" often are asked this very important question..... "What is (Y) Our Next and Best Move"? The outcome and results from that "next and best move" can and often time will have serious implications to the overall and financial well-being of our clients. Very early in my life (Peter's that is), My Dad taught me the amazing game of Chess, and although I only ever beat him once (and I still think he let me win that time) the many lessons I learned from playing chess, with my dad, … (6 comments)
vancouver island: But I Used Heavy Duty Nails, .....
- 04/04/11 11:06 AM
But I Used Heavy Duty Nails, ..... and other reasons, some sellers think they can or need to overprice their homes!!! Every so often we meet with sellers in preparation of selling their home or investment property and discuss the current Market Value of the property to hear one of a number of fairly common reasons the Seller feels that their property is worth more than what the current market value and conditions indicate from our research. We have compiled a bit of a short list of reasons why sellers feel that their home is worth more the the recently sold … (16 comments)
The Core Covers: Victoria, Victoria West, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, View Royal, Saanich (East and West). The Westshore Covers: Langford, Colwood, Highlands, Metchosin, Sooke (incl. Port Renfrew). The Peninsula Covers: Central Saanich, North Saanich, Sidney. The Islands Covers: Galiano, Mayne, Moresby, Pender, Piers, Prevost, Salt Spring, Saturna, Sidney, and other Gulf Islands. Malahat Covers: Cobble Hill, Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake, Malahat Proper. Up Island Covers: All areas Beyond Mill Bay and Cobble Hill (listings in this area are also and more completely covered by the … (1 comments)
The Core Covers: Victoria, Victoria West, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, View Royal, Saanich (East and West). The Westshore Covers: Langford, Colwood, Highlands, Metchosin, Sooke (incl. Port Renfrew). The Peninsula Covers: Central Saanich, North Saanich, Sidney. The Islands Covers: Galiano, Mayne, Moresby, Pender, Piers, Prevost, Salt Spring, Saturna, Sidney, and other Gulf Islands. Malahat Covers: Cobble Hill, Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake, Malahat Proper. Up Island Covers: All areas Beyond Mill Bay and Cobble Hill (listings in this area are also and more completely covered by the Vancouver … (0 comments)
vancouver island: Pfanntastic Home Buyers Handbook Chapter 8 B. – Working On “The Subject To” Clauses; Financing.
- 02/15/11 04:02 AM
Pfanntastic Home Buyers Handbook Chapter 8 B. – Working On “The Subject To” Clauses; Financing. In our journey towards buying your 1st home, so far we have covered. A broad overview in buying your 1st. Home Location, is Everything Selecting a Realtor Preparing to View Homes Watching the Market Financing Options Finding A Lender Getting (Pre) Approved for a Mortgage Making and Offer Making an Offer in Different Conditions From Contract to Closing the Deal Please review the previous chapters for more details in our Pfanntastic Home Buyer Handbook Series, and or contact Peter of Linda Pfann. Welcome back to … (5 comments)
vancouver island: Happy Valentine’s Day with a twist… Have you Hugged Your Realtor today.
- 02/14/11 06:54 AM
Press Release. Happy Valentine’s Day with a twist… Have you Hugged Your Realtor today. On a day like today, where “love” is in the air, and we share our appreciation for those that improve our lives and wellbeing in some way, my question to you is…… Have you Hugged Your Realtor today? I was reminded about this very question by a fellow Realtor and great colleague on beautiful Salt Spring Island BC, Canada between Vancouver Island and the BC Lower mainland. This fellow Realtor wrote a very inspiring story that you can read here on her “Active Rain Blog”. Her name … (6 comments)
vancouver island: Home Grown, Victoria's Public Markets
- 09/30/10 04:22 AM
Home Grown, Victoria's Public Markets In one of our previous posts we have touched on the rise in popularity in Greater Victoria Community Markets, buying locally grown or produced products and the initiative of a local society to bring a permanent public market back to downtown Victoria. Today we wanted to offer you a list of locations and days of the of all the Markets that we have been able to find information about. Most of the Markets are seasonal and will come to a close for the season over the next few weeks. We hope that if you have … (5 comments)
Chemainus BC, Where History, Inventiveness, the Arts and Lumber Jacks, find a common interest and community. 
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