A total of 661 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this August, 11.3 per cent more than the 594 properties sold in August 2018 but a 6.4 per cent decrease from July 2019. Sales of condominiums were up 4.1 per cent from August 2018 with 203 units sold. Sales of single family…
There’s no doubt about it – sprucing up your home with much-needed updates will not only help your home sell faster (while putting more money in your pocket), but it simply feels good to come home to. Afterall, along with our workplace and car, our homes are where we spend the majority of our time….
August 1, 2019 A total of 706 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this July, 8.4 per cent more than the 651 properties sold in July 2018 but a 4.6 per cent decrease from June 2019. Sales of condominiums were up 14.4 per cent from July 2018 with 215 units sold. Sales…
Summer in the city is finally upon us! It’s important that we maximize our sunny, warm-weather days here in Greater Victoria – and luckily for us, there’s NO shortage of ways we can spend a sun-drenched day in the city. I thought I’d share some of my favourite places to go for a run or…
A total of 740 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this June, 4.5 per cent more than the 708 properties sold in June 2018 but a 12.7 per cent decrease from May 2019. Sales of condominiums were down 6.1 per cent from June 2018 with 216 units sold. Sales of single family…
Whether you’re buying your first home, or you’re moving, or looking for an investment property, finding the perfect home in the ideal neighbourhood can require a bit of consideration. There are factors to consider like your budget, the timing of your purchase in relation to the current state of the market, neighbourhood safety, proximity to…
June 3, 2019 A total of 848 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this May, 12.3 per cent more than the 755 properties sold in May 2018 and a 21.8 per cent increase from April 2019. Sales of condominiums were up 3 per cent from May 2018 with 244 units sold and…
Because EVERYONE belongs in nature! When I first heard of Power to Be (the organization behind Power to Play Victoria 2019), I was instantly intrigued – their mission is to help people living with a disability or barrier access nature. They believe that everyone – regardless of physical abilities or their income level – should be able…
May 1, 2019 A total of 696 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this April, 10 per cent fewer than the 774 properties sold in April 2018 but an 8.8 per cent increase from March 2019. Sales of condominiums were down 9.8 per cent from April 2018 with 203 units sold but were…
Photo by Visually Speaking We’ve all heard about the advantages to selling your home in the spring (improved curb appeal, more buyers are out looking, longer days…) but do all of us know what the next step is? Price it Right Once you’ve decided it’s time to list, the next step will be establishing the…
A total of 640 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this March, 7 per cent fewer than the 688 properties sold in March 2018 but a 52 per cent increase from February 2019. Sales of condominiums were down 7.1 per cent from March 2018 with 196 units sold but were up from…
As we feel the spring thaw here in Victoria, we’re beginning to see more FOR SALE signs pop up on lawns, and eager buyers are hitting the sidewalks on the weekends to check out the Open Houses. There’s no doubt about it, SPRING is the season for all things Real Estate. Of course, there are…
March 1, 2019 A total of 421 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this February, 22.8 per cent fewer than the 545 properties sold in February 2018 but a 28 per cent increase from January 2019. Sales of condominiums were down 25.9 per cent from February 2018 with 129 units sold but were…
“It’s already an interesting year for local real estate. REALTORS® are keeping busy showing homes and writing offers, however actual sales are slower than we would expect in an average January,” says 2019 Victoria Real Estate Board President Cheryl Woolley. “There are many reasons consumers are hesitant to purchase “For instance, changes to mortgage lending…
If you’re thinking of making a move in 2019, you don’t need to wait until Spring to put your home on the market – in fact, there are some major benefits to getting a head start! In fact, it can pay to put your home on the market over the winter. Timing always depends on supply…
A total of 375 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this December, 18.8 per cent fewer than the 462 properties sold in December 2017 and a 24.7 per cent decrease from November 2018. Sales of condominiums were down 24.3 per cent from 2017 in December with 103 units sold. Sales of single…
What weighs 1,849 pounds? The amount of food Oak Bay Village collected from our RE/MAX Camosun Oak Bay office for the Mustard Seed Street Church for the Realtor Food Bank Challenge! Our office was proud to be given the title as the champions of this charitable cause; with Pemberton Holmes Real Estate and Engel & Völkers Vancouver Island running close behind….
December 3, 2018 A total of 498 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this November, 25.8 per cent fewer than the 671 properties sold in November of last year and a 16.7 per cent decrease from October 2018. Sales of condominiums were down 30.9 per cent from last year in November with…
Will your home be on the market when the holiday season rolls around? When it comes to holiday decor, we’ve seen it all – classic reds and greens, glitzy metallics, and even simple Scandinavian-inspired style. With so many options, balance is the key to holiday decorating around the house – especially if you’ll be putting…
A total of 598 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this October, 9.9 per cent fewer than the 664 properties sold in October of last year, but a 12.2 per cent increase from September 2018. Sales of condominiums were down 15.5 per cent from last year in October with 180 units sold,…
