2024-04-17 21:05
What: The Annual Broadmead Area Residents Garage Sale
When: June 15th, all day long
Where: Throughout the Broadmead neighbourhood in Saanich
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The Greater Victoria area with its’ 13 municipalities and 3 electoral areas makes up the Capital Regional District
2024-04-16 21:35
If you have children nearing school age, it’s time to start reviewing your options for education. Victoria is home to excellent schools and high-quality education systems at every leve… Read More
2024-04-07 22:34
According to recent financial experts, the chill we have seen economically might turn around in time for warmer weather, which could shake up the rather damp local realty market.
As one does… Read More
2024-03-19 18:15
If you live in the city of Victoria, you don’t have to leave town to experience world-class tourist attractions, activities, and things to do. The city is a culture hub for artists, an… Read More
2024-03-08 23:55
February Brings a Big Uptick
In February 2024 we have seen 470 properties sold which is a 37% increase in sales in comparison to January of this year. There were 2,364 active listings at the… Read More
2024-03-08 23:32
Hopefully everyone is coping well with the chilly weather we saw during February in Victoria? If someone had warned Victoria locals that 2024 was going to be this cold some of us might have… Read More
2024-02-12 23:03
Balanced Market in Victoria
The Victoria Real Estate Board in their February 2024 news release in summary states, that while sales were up slightly based on last year’s number, overall… Read More
2024-02-12 23:03
A Balanced Market in Victoria
The Victoria Real Estate Board in their February 2024 news release in summary states, that while sales were up slightly based on last year’s number, overa… Read More
2024-02-09 18:01
Congrats, it seems like we made it through the first month of 2024!? We are celebrating this milestone with a fresh Victoria BC real-estate article comparing the January 2024 realty statisti… Read More
2024-01-10 21:34
Happy New Year and Hello 2024!
BC Assessment Authority & Your Assessment Notice
For 2024, most homeowners can expect generally flat values including a mix of small decreases or only mod… Read More
2024-01-09 22:37
Another year is over and now it’s time for another of our monthly statistics articles on Victoria BC real-estate!
This month we’re looking at realty statistics comparing December… Read More
2023-12-06 01:02
You might have guessed what we have for you? You’re right, it’s time for another of our monthly Victoria BC real-estate statistics articles!Happy Holidays! Seasons Greetings! Fes… Read More
2023-11-13 02:04
It is important to take time for Remembrance Day this week, and also time to tuck in for another article in our series of monthly Victoria BC real-estate discussions. The article this month… Read More
2023-10-17 22:51
Happy Halloween and welcome back to our series of monthly Victoria BC real-estate articles. This month we are looking at local Victoria BC realty statistics comparing September 2023 with Sep… Read More
2023-09-26 23:22
Victoria is the Capital city of British Columbia, located on the picturesque Vancouver Island. Named after Queen Victoria, this rather small city is known for its British colonial past, abun… Read More
2023-07-11 15:12
Welcome back to our series of monthly Victoria BC real estate articles. This month we are looking at local Victoria BC real estate reports comparing June 2023 with June 2022.
Victoria Real E… Read More
2023-06-02 23:09
Welcome back to our series of monthly Victoria BC realty articles. This month we are looking at local Victoria BC realty reports comparing April 2023 with April 2022.
Victoria Real Estate St… Read More
2023-06-02 23:07
Welcome back to our series of monthly Victoria BC realty articles. This month we are looking at local Victoria BC realty reports comparing March 2023 with March 2022.
Victoria Real Estate St… Read More
2023-06-02 18:52
Victoria, BC and its surrounding area is a hiker’s paradise. From the rugged coastline to the dense forests and rolling lowlands, Victoria has it all. If you’re moving to Victori… Read More
2023-04-04 16:36
Located north of Metchosin and south of Colwood proper, the Royal Bay neighbourhood in Victoria, BC is currently undergoing rapid growth and development. A large chunk of Royal Bay, formerly… Read More
2023-04-04 16:13
Broadmead is a choice residential neighbourhood in East Saanich, a short drive north on the Pat Bay Highway from Victoria BC, known for large lots and beautiful old trees. Broadmead is locat… Read More
2023-04-04 15:51
The neighbourhood of South Oak Bay is a beautiful, largely residential neighbourhood in the municipality of Oak Bay. Very close to downtown Victoria, South Oak Bay is located on the southeas… Read More
2023-04-04 15:36
Across the Gorge/Selkirk waterway from downtown Victoria you’ll find VicWest. Bounded on three sides by water and on the fourth by the municipality of Esquimalt, VicWest has a rich his… Read More
2023-04-04 14:35
Saanichton, sitting almost in the center of Central Saanich is a quaint community with historical significance. This village served as a commercial center to the agricultural community surro… Read More
2023-04-04 14:29
Sooke is the western-most municipality in the Capital Regional District and one of the furthest from downtown Victoria (38 kilometers). Sharing a border with only Metchosin to the east, Sook… Read More
2023-04-04 04:54
The municipality of Oak Bay is a largely residential neighbourhood with plenty of oceanfront homes and beaches. Architecture buffs will be amazed at the variety of beautiful homes, and horti… Read More
2023-04-04 00:56
The municipality of Sidney is located on the northern end of the Saanich Peninsula, sharing a border with the municipality of North Saanich. With the exception of downtown Sidney, wh… Read More
2023-04-03 17:39
The Quadra/Hillside area is a largely residential neighbourhood nestled next to the Patricia Bay Highway running into downtown Victoria. This Saanich neighbourhood is located between the Bur… Read More
2023-04-03 17:35
Harris Green is a super-small community on the edge of downtown Victoria. The mixed commercial and multi-unit residential neighbourhood is full of things to do, despite occupying just a few… Read More
2023-04-03 17:32
Burnside is a neighbourhood stretching from the northern tip of downtown Victoria up to the lower part of the Gorge-Tillicum neighbourhood, hugging the Gorge waterway with its western edge… Read More
2023-04-03 17:29
North Park is a small rectangular neighbourhood in Victoria with mixed residential and commercial properties. There are single family homes, a few low rise apartments, and lots of small… Read More
2023-04-03 17:25
Also known as ‘the Uplands’, this neighbourhood is a small area in the north east corner of the municipality of Oak Bay. Located near both the University of Victoria and Camosun… Read More
2023-03-31 17:57
The municipality of Victoria is one of Greater Victoria’s 13 municipalities, comprised of the lively cultural and commercial hub of the downtown core, tourist attractions and several r… Read More
2023-03-07 01:03
Welcome back to our series of monthly Victoria BC realty articles. This month we are looking at local Victoria BC realty reports comparing February 2023 with February 2022.
Victoria Real Est… Read More
2023-02-15 03:00
This is the first monthly Victoria BC realty statistics covering 2023 with reports comparing January 2023 with January 2022.
Victoria Real Estate Stats for Condos and Apartme… Read More
2023-01-11 22:26
The year is all wrapped up like a holiday present and we have the first monthly Victoria BC realty statistics post of the year covering December 2022.
Victoria Real Estate St… Read More
2023-01-11 18:41
Storage facilities can be a life-saver. If you’re moving, renting out a short-term storage space can work wonders on relieving stress and decluttering your life until you’re read… Read More
2022-12-07 16:57
Our monthly Victoria BC realty statistics for November are completed and ready for some review & discussion.
Victoria Real Estate Stats for Condos and Apartments in November 2022… Read More
2022-11-02 19:07
Monthly realty statistics for October 2022 are now available for the Victoria BC region and we have some thoughts on the current market conditions to discuss.
Victoria Real Estate Stats for… Read More
2022-10-18 21:29
The September 2022 monthly realty statistics for Victoria are here! Let’s take a look and see what each of the three main market segments are doing locally.
Victoria Real Estate Stats… Read More
2022-10-04 21:06
BC Transit has released the latest Rider’s Guide (Effective from Sept 5th 2022 to Jan 1st 2023) along with some seasonal service changes for the Victoria Regional Transit System.
With… Read More
2022-09-16 17:10
The City of Langford is one of Victoria’s 13 municipalities, home to roughly 46,000 people. It’s also the commercial hub of the West Shore, which is made up of several other muni… Read More
2022-09-13 23:51
It is time again for our monthly report, this time for August 2022, detailing the local real-estate statistics in Victoria compared to the same month in the previous year, August 2021.
Victo… Read More
2022-09-03 01:13
Local residents, especially folks that have been living in Victoria for several years, tend to find little joy at visitors referring to Vancouver Island incorrectly.
Unfortunately search en… Read More
2022-08-26 20:49
Good weather and calm waters perfect for boating caused our monthly report to take a bit longer, but we have now published our July 2022 monthly real-estate statistics in Victoria compared t… Read More
2022-07-25 16:14
Langford is one of the 13 municipalities that make up Greater Victoria, located on Southern Vancouver Island. Incorporated not long ago in 1992, Langford has become one of the fastest growin… Read More
2022-07-15 23:15
Fresh off the presses! We have just published the June 2022 monthly real-estate activity in Victoria compared to June 2021.
Victoria Real Estate Stats for Condos and Apartments in June 2022… Read More
2022-06-20 16:49
With a mild climate, lively food and drink scene, limitless outdoor activities, and a rich British colonial past featuring stunning architecture and gardens, Victoria is a place you’d… Read More
2022-06-10 14:56
Are you as hot as the average home prices in Victoria? Well grab something to hydrate with and take a look at the May 2022 monthly real-estate activity in Victoria compared to May 2021.
Vict… Read More
2022-05-30 21:57
What We Know So Far
While there are similar facilities in Canada and other parts of the world, not much seems to be set in stone for HAVN proposals, with some rather open descriptions offere… Read More
2022-05-03 21:41
This is another update from our team in an ongoing effort to share current monthly real-estate activity in Victoria compared to 2021. We hope this information provides a better perspective o… Read More
2022-04-18 22:09
We have the market statistics for Victoria Real Estate in March 2022 and we are happy share these with our website guests.
Victoria Real Estate Stats for Condos and Apartments in March 2022… Read More
2019-12-13 20:42
Vancouver is a Wonderful City, But…
Please don’t get the wrong idea! Vancouver wins plenty of awards and earns more than it’s fair share of international acclaim for doing… Read More
2019-11-14 17:49
There are several private schools in Victoria, BC that you may choose to enroll your children in to benefit from various programs, based on different criteria. Boarding schools are popular w… Read More
2019-01-31 18:00
Often referred to as the “Hawaii of the North” – Vancouver Island is a gorgeous place to live. Views of the Pacific Ocean are abundant but living close to it is rarely affo… Read More
2019-01-17 17:39
Outdoorsy Realtor videos are back! Check out Jeremy Semple’s year in review of 2018 for the real estate market in the Greater Victoria, BC area. The video also showcases the beauty day… Read More
2018-12-11 19:19
The western region of Greater Victoria, BC known as the Westshore is growing quickly. New neighbourhoods are sprouting up left and right, and one of them worth exploring is called Westhills… Read More
2018-11-06 23:19
In and around Fairfield, Cook Street Village, Bigwheel Burger, Bubby’s Kitchen and even The Beagle Pub! Read More
2018-11-06 23:19
Victoria Restaurants and more
In and around Fairfield, Cook Street Village, Bigwheel Burger, Bubby’s Kitchen and even The Beagle Pub! Read More
2018-11-06 23:17
Explore These Saanich Neighbourhoods
Check out the Cedar Hill/Maplewood neighborhoods of Victoria BC Read More
2018-11-06 23:13
Tour Saanich’s Cadboro Bay
Explore Cadboro Bay at Smuggler’s Cove Pub, Gyro Park, Pepper’s Grocery and more Read More
2018-05-02 16:31
The West Shore is a family friendly waterfront community consisting of the municipalities of Colwood, Langford, View Royal, Metchosin and The Highlands. This area has been leading the Capita… Read More
2018-04-10 19:48
Increasing growth for the Victoria Real Estate Market!
Victoria Real Estate prices continue to rise in the beginning of 2018 for single family and condominium homes by 6.73% and 17.25% respe… Read More
2017-09-30 00:12
The fall winds are beginning to blow into Victoria and the summer is coming to a close. With the outdoor parties and events winding down you might find yourself wondering what to do now that… Read More
2017-07-21 22:15
FOREIGN BUYERS IN 2017 – SOME CONTEXT
There has been a lot of media coverage on the impact of foreign buyers on the real estate market in Canada. Last summer the BC government implemen… Read More
2017-05-26 23:12
Rooted throughout the city of Victoria is a technology industry that is growing at a rapid pace. From small beginnings and just a few companies, the tech space has grown to bo… Read More
2017-04-14 00:16
Even with inflation on the rise, multi-million dollar homes are still not that common, so it’s still a thrill to window-shop for properties in the $5 million+ range.
In fact, the vast… Read More
2016-07-16 16:27
Let’s debunk the myths for staging a house
Trying to sell your own home can be a risky gamble. Sure you’ll save on commissions but will you sell the home for as much or as quickl… Read More
2016-04-29 23:24
What is “Luxury”?
To define a concept like “luxury” is, a bit like like someone’s opinion of beauty, technically impossible because it is in the eye of the beho… Read More
2016-02-06 01:08
The Victoria Real Estate Board (VREB) is an association of ~1,200 local Vancouver Island/Gulf Island REALTORS® with hands-on knowledge of the local real estate market in the Greater Vict… Read More
2015-12-04 18:25
Vancouver Island is home to the mighty douglas fir, a tree that makes an excellent log for building custom homes. The reddish hues of this tree are beautiful but the straight grains, tight g… Read More
2015-11-10 23:05
Victoria BC is well known for having a largely female population, we recently mentioned that Victoria took the #1 spot nationwide for the title of ‘Best City in Canada for Women‘… Read More
2015-09-28 23:36
The Gas Prices are Nice But…
Heck even the gas prices in Calgary are getting a second glance with an 11c per litre price jump on Monday the 28th that’s officially ruining the lo… Read More
2015-09-04 20:42
Vancouver is a Wonderful City … But!
Please don’t get the wrong idea! Vancouver wins plenty of awards and earns more than it’s fair share of international acclaim for doin… Read More
2015-09-03 17:49
Our friends over at Central1 Credit Union have posted an updated Economic Analysis of British Columbia report for August 2015.
The full report is available in PDF format for easy printing/re… Read More
2015-07-16 21:01
Canada is often regarded as one of the best countries in the world for outstanding natural beauty, quality of living, career opportunities, and many more reasons. This week, on the 16th on J… Read More
2015-06-09 22:10
Living in Victoria can be very distracting during the summer months because there’s just so much going on. Even when the weather is wet we tend to find plenty of activities or just ign… Read More
2015-05-07 19:35
A few years ago (time flies!) we put out a nice little post on the East Saanich Neighborhood of Cordova Bay.This is a historic community with a lot of retirement activities that neither need… Read More
2015-03-18 21:20
Victoria BC is an incredible city with a wealth of culture and history that isn’t easily matched or beaten. Not content with being named after our Queen, we’re the capital city o… Read More
2015-02-24 19:14
If you follow Rockland Ave., you will find the beautiful and historic 1800s neighborhood of Rockland centered around Craigdarroch Castle and Government House.The elegant neighborhood of Rock… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Brentwood Bay sits on the eastern side of the Saanich Peninsula overlooking the Saanich Inlet and is one of the main commercial centres of Central Saanich. It is home to the world famo… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The City of Victoria BC has some beautiful residential neighbourhoods within walking distance of the downtown core. Whether you are looking for a hip urban condo/apartment in the city… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The Ogden Point breakwater is one of this city’s treasures, as anyone who is living in Victoria can attest. Almost every resident and a good number of visitors have enjoyed strol… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Rockheights is a residential neighbourhood in the center of Esquimalt. Sitting above the municipality on a rocky hill (hence the name!) Rockheights offers single and multi-family homes… Read More
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