Victoria Real Estate Market Continues Trend of Low Inventory, High Demand

April 2, 2017 - A total of 929 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this March, 17.1 per cent fewer than the 1,121 properties sold in March last year.

"We predicted early in the year that we wouldn't see a continuation of the record sales numbers that we saw in 2016," says 2017 Board President Ara Balabanian. "However, we are still in a very active market, as evidenced by the fact that this is second highest March on record if you remove that record breaking 2016 data. We saw nearly 200 more transactions last month than March 2015, when 734 properties sold."

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122 Thetis Vale 3 Bed 3 Bath home for sale

Located in popular Thetis Vale a sweet family neighbourhood situated adjacent to Thetis Lake Park & Galloping Goose Trail. This quality built 2 level home w/tile & oak flooring,18'ceiling entry foyer leading to large living rm. w/Gas FP, curved staircase, separate family rm, island in kitchen, S.S. Bosch & Kit. Aid appl., Upstairs offers 3 generous sized bedrooms, bathroom & master w/walk-in custom wardrobe,& en-suite w/soaker tub. Enjoy your private backyard and adjacent green belt on the nice rear deck & meticulous landscaped & irrigated yard. 3'foot crawl space, security system., & central vac. Take advantage of the great 1.5 ac Chilco park & nearby WestShore Rec center, Victoria library and excellent local…

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Biking in Victoria

It's finally time to dust off the bike or even buy a new one if you are planning to get out for some exercise with the family!'

Victoria is one of the best places in Canada to ride a bike. Whether you are a commuter or fitness buff, ride with a group or just enjoy getting out with your family, Victoria has it all for any persons who want to cycle here.

A good start to getting ready for the season is having your bike serviced.  If that is the case, check out Mac's Cycle Centre at Shelbourne plaza http://www.macscyclecentre.ca  The friendly service from Cam and the gang will be waiting.

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Condo for sale in Victoria BC

#306-429 Linden Ave, Victoria BC

Walk two blocks to Cook St. Village. This ideally located spacious one bedroom condo is both a fantastic home or investment. Enjoy views of the Olympic Mountain Range from this bright corner suite.

You will appreciate this well maintained building. The large corner suite has a full length balcony with west facing sunset views and privacy due to the intersecting street.

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306-429 Linden

A large master bedroom will accommodate a king size bed! Parking, Storage, laundry are also features of this strata. Take advantage of numerous amenities, from shops, restaurants and groceries, to parks & playgrounds of the Cook St Village.  With the beaches and more, all within…

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Victoria Real Estate Market Healthy Heading into Spring  

March 1, 2017 - A total of 675 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this February, 12.6 per cent fewer than the 772 properties sold in February last year.

"Last month we discussed how 2017 won't match 2016 in terms of huge sales numbers, due to many factors including the present lack of inventory," says 2017 Board President Ara Balabanian. "In spite of the low inventory the real estate market in Victoria is robust. The ten year average for sales in February is 542, so we are well within expected numbers for this time of the year with 675 properties sold. In fact, this February's sales are the second highest in the past ten years. It is also possible that our market may…

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I do like to brag about the weather in Victoria BC

 

Ok so maybe I talk about it a little bit more than the next guy. Perhaps it's because I moved here from Montreal and Toronto where the weather is more challenging! In any event, here was my latest weather report from Victoria :-)

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The new development in Royal Bay, has an array of Custom homes for sale at a variety of price points, I was out there for the first time yesterday with some repeat clients to take a look around.

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Private suite east facing located at the corner of Oak Bay and Richmond Avenues. Walk to Oak Bay village as well as all of the other excellent amenities incl.OakBay rec, Jubilee Hospital, Uvic etc. 2 bedrooms,den & 2bath. Master with walk-in closet and full 4 piece ensuite. Large kitchen with a bright eating area & walkouts to balcony ,In-suite laundry. Living room features a gas fireplace.New Carpets, flooring throughout. Other great features: Cats 'n Dogs, BBQ allowed! The condo has secure underground parking,separate storage locker. This remediated and well managed complex has a new roof, new paint, tile & light fixtures througout and a long record of quality maintenance.

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1102-707 Courtney St, Victoria V8W 0A9

 11th floor SUITE over looking downtown Victoria. This condo for sale in Victoria BC is in The Falls.

A contemporary homage of architecture In concert with the Inner Harbour views & close to all the attractions of this intimate yet contemporary city of Victoria BC, The Falls feature an outdoor heated lap pool with hot tub overlooking the landmark Empress Hotel along with an executive gym, meeting rooms and outdoor fireplace for entertaining.

2 bedrooms & 2 bathroom. This Condo for sale features a generous master bedroom with walk-in closet and full 4 piece ensuite featuring marble countertops with under mounted sinks and walk in shower with soaker tub.. Large kitchen with custom granite countertops, a high…

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Victoria Real Estate Market Starts the Year with Fewer Listings and Above Average Activity

February 1, 2017 - A total of 478 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this January, 11.3 per cent fewer than the 539 properties sold in January last year.

Inventory levels edged lower, with 1,516 active listings for sale on the Victoria Real Estate Board Multiple Listing Service® at the end of January 2017, 38.6 per cent fewer than the 2,471 active listings at the end of January 2016.

“The numbers we saw last year are not the new normal. We know that we are not going to see sales volumes this year that meet or beat last year’s record breaking numbers,” notes 2017 Board President Ara Balabanian. “When compared to the month of January’s…

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