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Buying an Older Character Home in Greater Victoria: What to
What should you look for when buying an older home in Greater Victoria? With an older home, condition is rarely as simple as its age. What matters is…
Testing the Commute Before You Commit: How the Saanich Peninsula
Should you test the commute before buying on the Saanich Peninsula? Yes, especially if travelling regularly into Victoria will be part of your routine. But the better advice…
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…
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…
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…
Greater Victoria Real Estate Market Update: What the July 2026
Every month, the Victoria Real Estate Board releases a detailed look at what is happening across the region. There are plenty of numbers to work through, but a…
Oak Bay vs North Saanich: What a $2M Budget Can
If you are considering a home around the $2 million mark in Greater Victoria, Oak Bay and North Saanich offer a useful example of just how different that…
Five Things We Look at During Every Showing of an
Greater Victoria is filled with homes that have stood the test of time. Character homes in Oak Bay, Fairfield, Fernwood, James Bay, and throughout the region often offer…
