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What Buyers Really Do With a Price Reduction
What do buyers actually do when a home's price is reduced? In Greater Victoria, a price reduction can bring new attention to a listing and sometimes bring previous…
When the Land Is Worth More Than the House
When does the land start to matter more than the house in Greater Victoria? In established parts of Oak Bay, Saanich and the City of Victoria, there are…
Greater Victoria’s Fall Market: What the Latest Numbers Mean at
How is the higher-end market performing in Greater Victoria this fall? Greater Victoria entered the fall with stronger sales activity than a year ago, healthy inventory and relatively…
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…
The 98% Price Ratio: What It Tells Greater Victoria Sellers
What does a 98% price ratio mean for Greater Victoria sellers? A 98% price ratio means that, on average, sold properties closed relatively close to the asking price…
Knowing Your Home Before You List: Condition, Timing, and Confidence
Why is it helpful to understand an older home's condition before listing? When you understand your Greater Victoria home before it goes on the market, you have more…
Probate and Property: What Can Slow an Estate Sale Down
Do you need probate before selling a deceased person's home in BC? It depends on how the property was owned and the circumstances of the estate. When a…
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…
