Victoria BC Real Estate Blog

SOUTH OAK BAY REAL ESTATE 30 DAY MARKET UPDATE

2012-02-13T01:40:00Z

As we head full steam ahead into February 2012 , Real Estate is busy throughout the City of Victoria in South Oak Bay ....one of the most popular and sought after areas to live and raise a family. I spend a lot of time as youth and an adult living in South Oak Bay . All Homes South of Oak Bay Ave are in South Oak Bay. Google Map of South Oak Bay Current Number of homes in South Oak Bay total 26 homes For Sale...the Average Asking Price = $ 2,072,065 (One waterfront home on King George Terrace is...(read more)

VICTORIA REAL ESTATE SALES UP IN JANUARY

2012-02-08T21:15:00Z

VICTORIA REAL ESTATE SHOWED INCREASED SALES ACTIVITY IN JANUARY In January 2012 Victoria Real Estate Sales where up almost 10% over January 2011. I noticed a change the very first week of January with Showings on all of my Listings. One of my listing in Fairfield ended up Selling from the result of Competing Offers. The Buyer came from my Open House the First Saturday in January. My First Open House of the year was Very Busy with Home Buyers, the interest was way above the number I usually see at...(read more)

OAK BAY REAL ESTATE-HOMES-JANUARY REPORT-2012

2012-02-03T18:19:00Z

OAK BAY -VICTORIA BC-REAL ESTATE-HOMES- JANUARY REPORT OAK BAY Single Family Home JANUARY Market Snapshot. FEBRUARY 2, 2012 ....... I thought I would review the Real Estate activities in Victoria BC an area known by the locals as Oak Ba y, an area bordered by Beach Dr and the Victoria Waterfront to the South, Foul Bay Road to the West, Cedar Hill Road to the North, Beach Drive to the East. View Oak Bay Muncipality in a larger map OAK BAY Single Family Home Market Snapshot For January 2012. Currently...(read more)

FAIRFIELD REAL ESTATE MARKET SNAPSHOT-LAST WEEK OF JANUARY

2012-02-03T18:15:00Z

FAIRFIELD -VICTORIA BC REAL ESTATE-LAST WEEK OF JANUARY FAIRFIELD Real Estate Market Snapshot FEBRUARY 2, 2012....... I thought I would review the residential Real Estate activities of Victoria BC in an area known by the locals as FAIRFIELD, an area bordered by Dallas Road and the Victoria Waterfront to the South, Foul Bay Road and Oak Bay to the East, Fort Street to the North, Douglas Street and James Bay to the West. Fairfield Google Map Looking for a really nice family home in Fairfield? Call...(read more)

TEN THINGS TO DO BEFORE LISTING by LINDSEY HASFORD

2012-02-03T18:09:00Z

Everyone has heard rumors of de-cluttering when it's time to sell your home. But, what does that really mean? Before going hog wild and moving out... here's a few of the most important things to consider removing before you list your home for sale. 10. Personal photos . I don't always recommend removing photos of the 'family' but if you have hallways filled with photos or photos on every end table it is probably necessary. Buyers really DO get distracted by them. They will take...(read more)

MARKET SNAPSHOT OF OAK BAY MILLION DOLLAR HOME SALES

2012-01-29T17:28:00Z

JANUARY OAK BAY -VICTORIA MILLION DOLLAR HOME SALES MARKET SNAP SHOT OAK BAY HOMES SALES OVER A MILLION DOLLARS in Victoria BC has been busy. There are currently 5 Pending Oak Bay Home Sales over one Million Dollars. With an average Selling Price of of $2,372,000 ...one pending sale is over 6 million bringing the average selling price up.....Plus there were three completed Sales in January with a average sale price at $1,046,000. Overall there have been 49 homes Sold over one million dollars in Oak...(read more)

$3,000 BUYER MOVE IN BONUS-2 BEDROOM 2 FULL BATHROOM CONDO $267,000

2012-01-23T21:39:00Z

$3,000 BUYER BONUS-ESQUIMALT 2 BED 2 BATH GORGEOUS CONDO Be sure to check out this ready to move in 2008 Esquimalt Two Bedroom Two Full Bathroom Condo in “The Ovation”. Built in 2008, Full underground secure parking. Take advantage of the $3,000 Buyer Move in Bonus and the New Price. Pets Are Allowed, Rentals Are Allowed and Barbecues are Allowed This is a bright modern Condo with a East Facing large balcony.. ...All Stainless Steel appliances and Built in laundry. Located close to shopping,...(read more)

VICTORIA BC HOMES SALES DURING THE LAST 6 MONTHS OF 2011

2012-01-03T00:49:00Z

VICTORIA BC HOMES SALES DURING THE LAST 6 MONTHS OF 2011 Lets look at some of the areas of Victoria and see the number of Home Sales there have been so far this year in the following areas. Although these are Not all the Neighbourhoods of Victoria t hey do represent a good sampling of Victoria home sales activity in the last 6 months of 2011 in Greater Victoria. Victoria Home Sales from June 30th, 2011 to Dec 31 ,2011 Gordon Head Completed Sales 94 Pending Sales 14 Average Pending Selling Price $681,814...(read more)

FAIRFIELD-Victoria BC-Real Estate-Residential 30 Day Market Report

2012-01-02T23:22:00Z

FAIRFIELD -Victoria BC-Real Estate-Residential Market Report Dec 28-11 FAIRFIELD Real Estate 30 Day Market Snapshot December 28 , 2011....... I thought I would review the residential Real Estate activities of Victoria BC in an area known by the locals as FAIRFIELD, an area bordered by Dallas Road and the Victoria Waterfront to the South, Foul Bay Road and Oak Bay to the East, Fort Street to the North, Douglas Street and James Bay to the West. Fairfield Google Map Looking for a really nice family...(read more)

OAK BAY Real Estate Year in Review for 2011

2011-12-30T19:52:00Z

OAK BAY REAL ESTATE YEAR IN REVIEW FOR 2011 We here at Fred Carver Real Estate Marketing Re/Max Camosun continuously monitor local OAK BAY real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the Real Estate trends. Below you will find OAK BAY BC Real Estate statistic's for Jan 1, 2011 to Dec 29, 2011. OAK BAY Single Family Home Sales Year in Review 01/01/11 to 12/29/11 : Total Oak Bay Homes Sold = 225 Current Pending Sales = 18 Single family homes average Pending selling price= $1,218,944...(read more)

Fairfield & Rockland Real Estate Year in Review for 2011

2011-12-30T19:36:00Z

FAIRFIELD & ROCKLAND REAL ESTATE YEAR IN REVIEW FOR 2011 We here at Fred Carver Real Estate Marketing Re/Max Camosun continuously monitor local FAIRFIELD & ROCKLAND real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the Real Estate trends. Below you will find FAIRFIELD & ROCKLAND BC Real Estate statistic's for Jan 1, 2011 to Dec 29, 2011. FAIRFIELD & ROCKLAND Single Family Home Sales Year in Review (01/01/11 to 12/29/11) Activity: Total Fairfield Homes Sold = 112...(read more)

SATURDAY OPEN HOUSE LUXURY FAIRFIELD HOME 1684 CHANDLER AVE

2011-12-15T19:51:00Z

Victoria Open House Saturday DECEMBER 17, 2011 Time 2-4 PM 1684 Chandler Ave (Google Map) Located Between St. Charles and Richmond Road in the Fairfield area of Victoria, BC. Picture yourself Cooking in this Gorgeous Kitchen! Come to the OPEN HOUSE Saturday...MUM YOU"LL LOVE THE KITCHEN AND FAMILY ROOM Spacious Kitchen with Cherry wood cabinets, European tiles, dark granite counter tops and pantry. Professionally decorated recently, paint colours by an interior designer, along with furnishing...(read more)

OAK BAY 30 DAY MARKET SNAPSHOT

2011-12-09T22:00:00Z

OAK BAY -Victoria BC-Real Estate-Homes-December 30 Day Market Report December 2011 OAK BAY Real Estate Market Report Snapshot OAK BAY Single Family Homes-Victoria BC- Homes December 9 , 2011....... I thought I would review the Real Estate activities of Victoria BC an area known by the locals as Oak Ba y, an area bordered by Beach Dr and the Victoria Waterfront to the South, Foul Bay Road to the West, Cedar Hill Road to the North, Beach Drive to the East. OAK BAY Single Family Home 30 Day Market Snapshot...(read more)

SAVE $80,000 BUYING VERSUS RENTING THIS 2 BEDROOM 2008 CONDO.

2011-12-02T05:55:00Z

SAVE $80,000 BUYING VERSUS RENTING THIS 2 BEDROOM 2008 CONDO. With to-days record low Mortgage Interest rates, and today High Rents it’s cheaper to Buy and Own your own Home that to rent. Here is an example. I just listed a 2 bed 2 bathroom 2008 Condo for $269,900 at 217-1315 Esquimalt Rd the current market rent for this unit is $1300 Per Month. See inside with my Virtual Tour . If you put 25% down payment … .Owning versus Renting shows us that you’ll save $80,000 over the next...(read more)

CHRISTMAS LIGHTED TRUCK PARADE & MUSTARD SEED FOOD DRIVE

2011-12-02T04:52:00Z

OAK BAY-CHRISTMAS LIGHTED TRUCK PARADE & MUSTARD SEED FOOD DRIVE This Saturday December 3rd is the 16th annual IEOA Christmas Truck Parade & Mustard Seed Food Drive. Oak Bay’s Goal this year is to Collect 3,000 Pounds of Food . Time: Saturday 5-7:30 PM Where: Oak Bay Village Bring Cash or Food Entertainment on the Front Lawn of Oak Bay Municipal Hall CHRISTMAS TRUCK LIGHT ROUTE MAP Welcome the Island Equipment Owners Association 16th Annual Christmas Light Truck Parade through the Oak...(read more)