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Greater Victoria Real Estate Market Update: August 2026
More homes sold across Greater Victoria this August than in any August in the past five years. At the same time, the benchmark price for a single-family home…
Bill 44 and Established Neighbourhoods: What It Changed for Greater
What did Bill 44 change for residential lots in Greater Victoria? Bill 44 required many BC municipalities to allow more homes on properties previously restricted to single-family or…
Oak Bay vs North Saanich: Two Neighbourhoods, Two Different Lives
What does $2M buy in Oak Bay versus North Saanich? In Greater Victoria, a $2M budget generally buys an established home and a more central position in Oak…
Greater Victoria’s Fall Market: What a Balanced Autumn Means for
Is fall a good time to sell a high-end home in Greater Victoria? Fall can be an active listing period in Greater Victoria, but timing alone does not…
Why Insurance Can Complicate the Sale of an Older Victoria
Why can insurance become an issue when selling an older Greater Victoria home? Certain features common in older properties, including active knob-and-tube wiring and underground oil tanks, can…
How Out-of-Province Buyers Compare Areas in Greater Victoria
How should an out-of-province buyer compare areas in Greater Victoria? Start with how each area fits your day-to-day life, not just its price. Oak Bay, Saanich and North…
List This Fall or Wait for Spring? What Greater Victoria
Should you list your Greater Victoria home this fall or wait for spring? The answer usually depends more on your property, your competition and your plans than on…
More Inventory, More Choice: Pricing a Home in Greater Victoria
What does rising inventory mean for sellers in Greater Victoria? More inventory gives buyers more choice and more time to compare. That makes a well-supported pricing strategy especially…
What $1.5M, $2M and $3M Actually Buy Across Greater Victoria
What does $1.5M, $2M or $3M buy in Greater Victoria in 2026? The answer changes considerably depending on where you look. A budget that buys more space and…
