Category Archives: Lifestyle
High Demand Continues as Inventory Shrinks in the Victoria Housing Market
Written on December 1, 2016 at 8:05 pm, by Ingrid Jarisz
A total of 599 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this November, 4.5 per cent more than the 573 properties sold in November last year. Inventory levels remain lower than last year, with 1,815 active listings for sale on the Victoria Real Estate Board Multiple Listing Service® at the end of November Continue Reading »
Victoria Property Sales Continue Record Breaking Pace
Written on September 1, 2016 at 12:26 pm, by Ingrid Jarisz
A total of 883 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this August, an increase of 19.2 per cent compared to the 741 properties sold in August last year. “August is a record breaker in more than one way. For the sixth consecutive month, we have a sales record with more sales than Continue Reading »
Victoria Real Estate Market Still Strong and Steady
Written on June 1, 2015 at 5:39 pm, by Ingrid Jarisz
The Victoria Real Estate Board today released its report on real estate activity in the Victoria area for May 2015. A total of 905 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this May, a 26.8% increase compared to the 714 properties sold in the same month last year. “May was another great month Continue Reading »
Victoria Real Estate Market Activity Continues to Exceed Expectations
Written on May 4, 2015 at 12:00 pm, by Ingrid Jarisz
The Victoria Real Estate Board today released its report on real estate activity in the Victoria area for April 2015. A total of 840 properties sold in the Victoria region this April, a 26.5% increase compared to the 664 properties sold in the same month last year. “We’ve seen modest sales increases in the area Continue Reading »
Should I Buy a House Now or Wait?
Written on January 15, 2015 at 2:03 pm, by Ingrid Jarisz
In the market for a new home this year? Then you must be quaking in your snow boots after the news agencies reported the recent catastrophic predictions of Duetsche Bank. According to the international Bank’s chief international economist, Torsten Slok, Canadian homes are 63% overvalued—the single largest prediction of doom for this country’s housing market. Continue Reading »
Winners and losers in Canada’s housing market
Written on August 16, 2014 at 12:00 pm, by Ingrid Jarisz
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. released a new forecast this week that was more bullish about Canadian prices, sales and construction than its prior forecast in May. But the national figures meld together very different markets from coast to coast. Here’s a regional breakdown of what CMHC is expecting. BRITISH COLUMBIA Overview: -Housing starts are Continue Reading »
Surprising Summer Sales for Victoria and Area Real Estate
Written on August 1, 2014 at 2:04 pm, by Ingrid Jarisz
The Victoria Real Estate Board today released its monthly report on real estate activity in the Victoria area for July 2014. 681 properties sold in the region in the month of July 2014, compared to 583 last year in July – an increase of nearly 17%. June 2014 saw 680 sales. When compared with year-to-date Continue Reading »
7 Signs Of An Up-And-Coming Neighborhood
Written on March 15, 2014 at 6:12 pm, by Ingrid Jarisz
Live in a town large enough for a time long enough, and you’ll undoubtedly be made privy to a story of the one that got away. The neighborhood that got away, that is – the neighborhood that all the locals saw as down for the count, pshawing away little sprouts of area upturn, until one Continue Reading »
Helpful Moving Tips For You & Your Pet
Written on January 30, 2014 at 10:22 am, by Ingrid Jarisz
Moving to a new home can be stressful on your pets, but there are many things you can do to make the process as painless as possible Update your pet’s tag. Make sure your pet is wearing a sturdy collar with an identification tag that is labeled with your current contact information. The tag should Continue Reading »
Living in Cordova Bay – Victoria’s Seaside Secret
Written on July 12, 2013 at 12:08 pm, by Ingrid Jarisz
Look who also loves living along Cordova Bay Golf Course! Mattick’s Green condominiums (in the background) were built by Jawl Development Corporation and offer 1,700 sqft of quality construction, 2 beds/2 baths, family room off kitchen and most with views of the golf course, Mt. Baker & Salish Sea. Residents also have added perks with Continue Reading »