Victoria Real Estate Market demand surges against limited supply
Posted on Mar 03, 2021 in Market Statistics - History
March 1, 2021
A total of 863 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this February, 53.3 per cent more than the 563 properties sold in February 2020 and 33.6 per cent more than the previous month of January. Sales of condominiums were up 65.7 per cent from February 2020 with 290 units sold. Sales of single family homes were up 43.9...
8 Tips to a Picture Perfect Listing Photos for Sellers
Posted on Mar 01, 2021 in Sellers Info & Facts
When a home is properly staged, it should help a buyer see the beauty and value in the home, enticing them to imagine themselves living there. Staging is just as important for in-person home tours as it is for online property photos. More than 90% of home buyers search for homes online, and 85% of buyers say it’s the photos that are the most import...
8 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home
Posted on Feb 28, 2021 in Buyers Info & Facts
You’ve been saving for awhile, weighing your options, looking around casually. Now you’ve finally decided to do it—you’re ready to buy a house. The process of buying a new home can be incredibly exciting, yet stressful, all at once. Where do you start?It is essential you do your homework before you begin. Learn from the experiences of others, do so...
The Risks & Rewards in Bully Offer Situations
Posted on Feb 27, 2021 in Sellers Info & Facts
I am sure as I write this, that many of you have heard about latest hype with 'bully offers,' but may not know the details from a real estate agents perspective. Though bully offers cut to the chase and get right down to business.
There may be some rewards in the outcome for a Seller, but there is also a consequence, a risk for the Bully Buyer(s...
11 Buyer's Tips for Success in a Seller's Market
Posted on Feb 07, 2021 in Buyers Info & Facts
Expand your search. Home prices are always higher in the hottest neighbourhoods. Everyone is looking for the ideal home and thats a big competition in a small market. Just because your peers are buzzing about a certain neighbourhood, doesn’t mean you don’t have the best schools. lower tax rates or better amenities in a different one.
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Virtual Home Buyer Program
Posted on Jan 04, 2021 in Real Estate Information
As a Realtor and the fact that we are considered an essential service, the growing concern for Canadians during this Coronavirus Pandemic is the anxiety over purchasing a home safely and effectively. Buying & selling real estate has not slowed down, instead it's grown even more. Modern real estate has been virtual for some time and now more than ev...