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Heritage Homes in Victoria, BC
The character homes sprawled throughout Victoria, BC are a part of the city’s charm, and history. Some of these character homes, or what we refer to as…
Victoria, BC Market Update: Renters’ Bill of Rights, New Infrastructure
There was a considerable jump in activity from February to March this year but total properties sold have been relatively similar to the numbers from last year's Q1.…
Things to do in Victoria, BC in April
2024 Edition! Community events, markets, and family-friendly fun for time outdoors, creativity, and connection in Victoria, BC this April. Move Outdoors: Esquimalt 5K & Kids 1K Fun Run…
Victoria, BC Market Update: *NEW* Benefit for First Time Buyers
We're certainly feeling an increase in market activity, which is beginning to show in the February stats. New listings and steady prices are good news for Victoria's real…
UPDATED First Time Home Buyers’ Programs
First Time Home Buyers' Program: Provincial Property Transfer Tax Exemption Property transfer tax, or PTT, is BC’s largest tax and is paid on virtually every legal transfer of…
Things to do in Victoria, BC in March
2024 Edition! Sunshine, cherry blossoms, and community—March in Victoria, BC brings a welcomed lightness and shift in energy. Celebrate Spring’s Arrival March 19 marks the first day of…
How does BC Assessment impact property taxes and the estimated
In our industry, BC Assessments is always a topic of conversation. Mainly about how it relates to the actual value of home prices in our area and if…
Local Businesses in Victoria, BC: Reads, Eats, Fitness, Shop (REPORT
When I came across the TikTok REPORT Trend (Reading, Eating, Playing, Obsessing over, Recommending, Treating), I envisioned it as a fun monthly segment to showcase local businesses around…
February 2024 Market Update for Victoria, BC: Changes to Exclusive
We went into 2024 with some changes impacting Victoria real estate, including BC’s upcoming restrictions on short-term rentals and the Canadian Real Estate Association’s changes to the marketing…
