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I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 305 225 Menzies St, Victoria, British Columbia

The VICINO, a 2007 concrete complex allowing BBQ, pets, rentals w/no age restrictions. Urban conveniences and a community lifestyle. No car needed in this James Bay location but offers a secure underground parking lot with storage locker and visitor parking in the rear. This bright CORNER suite has SW exposure with 2 large balconies, two bedrooms, two bathrooms bonus ensuite laundry! Luxury from the granite counter tops to the stainless steel appliances (new Bosch dishwasher) to the gas range and fireplace. Double sink with garborator. Floor to ceiling windows with Hunter Douglas Blinds. Brand new plush carpeting in bedrooms and wood floors throughout living areas. Park, Thrifty Foods, Banks, Coffee shops, more just across the street.

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I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 1 3211 Shelley St, Saanich East, Victoria, British Columbia

Bright, two storey corner townhome in the popular Cedar Hill area. A delightful nine unit complex located on a quiet no through street. Access off either Cedar Hill Rd. or Shelbourne onto to McRae. Three Bedrooms, two Bathrooms, Blinds, Appliances. Wood flooring throughout entry, living and diningroom with carpeting upstairs. Heated marble bathroom flooring. 2010 energy efficient windows. Fenced, private sunny garden area with a brick patio area. Outside and inside storage areas. Close to all major routes, amenities and UViC! No rentals. No age restrictions. Pets allowed with approval. BBQ allowed. One parking space with an additional space for $20/month. Roof only 10 yrs. old. Walk to Cedar Hill Golf Course and Hillside Mall.
   

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Victoria Symphony Splash Tonight - August 2014

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The event has started at the Inner Harbour.  Performace starts this evening at 7:30pm.  After 3pm chairs can be placed on the upper and lower causeways.  A Twenty Five year celebration for The Splash and is now the largest annual symphony event in North America!

Each year a young soloist is chosen to perform with the Victoria Symphony a tradition starting in 1994. Erik Lin is nine years old.  He started piano lessons at age five.  May 2013, he was invited to perform at the opening of the David Foster Foundation Theatre at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel. Along with many prior performances, awards and honours.  I'm sure Eriks music teacher, Ingrid L. Henderson will be smiling from ear to ear tonight along with his family and 40,000. other people... smile.

If you can please donate $5.00 for a button supporting the event.

Have Fun, Be Safe... please stay tuned for more updates.

Below is a photo of the Victoria Inner Harbour showing off the Empress Hotel and Causeway.

Victoria Inner Harbour

 

 

 

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Beautiful Broadmead area, Brenda just sold this House at 1004 Kentwood Place, Victoria, BC.

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View this recently sold House or see all my home sales.

As of today, there are twentyfive single family homes for sale in Broadmead and ten sales.  Prices range from $540,000. to $2,200,000.
Have any questions or need real estate help? Please call Brenda at 250.744.4556 or toll free at 1.800.550.0585 
Wishing you a great remainder of the summer. Please stay tuned for more updates!

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Victoria Real Estate Market Update for June 2014

Thanks to Ubertor, my web provider.  This month an infographic was created to help understand the Victoria Real Estate Board statistics.  Below you will notice that 680 properties were sold in the region for the month of June compared to 664 in June 2013 so an increase of 2.4 percent.  A balanced market.  Pricing is more stable and predictable.  I like to look at the graph showing the number of Listings vs. number of Sales.  I hope you find this helpful and maybe even a little easier to understand.  Please call if you have any questions or would like help with your real estate wants/needs.  Look forward to hearing from you my direct mobile line is 250.744.4556 or toll free in North America 1.800.550.0585  Please stay tuned for more updates! 
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Oak Bay Willows Beach July 2014

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Wednesday evening The O'Brien Family will be performing at Willows Beach park starting at 6:30pm.  Originally from England the family have established themselves as one of the most exciting and fresh volcal and instrumental groups on Vancouver Island.  What a treat this will be! Bring a blanket and watch the sunset...enjoy it all here in Oak Bay.  Let's go... Located on the corner of Dalhousie and Beach Drive.  Lots of parking available as well. 

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 Just uploading this House for sale, 1004 Kentwood Place, Victoria, BC

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Broadmead is a popular area. This 1984 home was professionally renovated with a 18x15 addition (eight - nine foot ceiling) overlooking a private and peaceful rear yard. The flagstone pathway leads to the patio area as well as the cute shed. This pristine private home is located on a cul-de-sac with Broadmead Village Shopping only a few minutes away. Large master bedroom suite with balcony. The updated en-suite offers a 4x7 (approximately) synthetic marble shower base and seat. Glass shower surround... no need for a door. Main Bathroom offers two sinks, soaker tub/shower. A bright beautiful home with twelve skylights throughout, many large windows, two fireplaces, three bathrooms, three bedrooms, new roof in 2007. Tile Entry, Oak Floors and Plush Carpet. Window Coverings, Sprinkler System. Two separate electric garage doors.

 

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Victoria Real Estate Update - June 2014

'Welcome to Oak Bay' A Flower Centerpiece located at the corner of Foul Bay Road and Oak Bay Avenue

Welcome To Oak Bay

There has been an increase in the number of sales from April to May which is pretty normal.  Year over year there was an increase of over 8 percent in properties sold in the region.

June 14 VREB President Quote

This year in May the benchmark home value reached $498,500. A modest 1 percent increase year over year. Townhomes in Greater Victoria show the most noteworthy change with an increase of 4.2 percent year over year.

Below is a Victoria Real Estate Graph Showing Listings vs Sales

June 14 Listing vs Sales Graph

On a personal note, I would like to appologize for not keeping the 'Market Update' page current.  Six family/friends passed on in the last year and half which included my grandma and best friend within 4 months of each other... life... shortly after I realized I wasn't ready and able to provide the best service for my clients. I decided to travel to Bali, a high school friend from Oak Bay married and has a family in Ubud. I am so thankful to them for inviting me.  Learned lots and experienced yoga for the first time at 'Yoga Barn' which was incredible.  Experienced Tibetan bowl meditations, Sound Medicine meditations the Ayurvedic rejuvenation centre and had the best massage. Walked with chickens and roosters. Ate and sat with lots of different ants.  Woke up to dogs barking, cows, and birds sings...hahahaha

In the end what matters most is

How well did you live

How well did you love

How well did you learn to let go.

Returned refreshed and now working hard.  I need your business...smile... If you have any questions about Victoria real esate or are thinking of Selling your home please call me direct at 250.744.4556.  Licenced since 1990, happy to help and look forward to it.  Wishing you a Happy, healthy summer.  Please stay tuned for more updates.

Below is a photo from Yoga Barn - Ubud, Bali Budda

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Oak Bay Real Estate Update - November 2012

For the month of October Oak Bay had 17 Single Family Sales, 175 Year To Date. Below is a chart reporting sales by price range from the Victoria Real Estate Board.  If you are interested in reviewing Chief Economist Cameron Muir Outlook that was presented to the Victoria Real Estate Board last month please click on Housing Market Snapshot.

 

11-2012 Victoria Home Sales By Price Range 

Below shows a Victoria Real Estate Chart Displaying The Total Active MLS® Listings for the Month of October 2012.

11-2012 Victoria Listings vs. Sales Graph

For a more detailed look at the Victoria Real Estate Market please read my Market Update Page. Also the Oak Bay Beach Hotel has 'Kate's Cafe' open now Daily from 6 am - 9 pm located at 1175 Beach Drive (close to the Victoria Golf Coarse). Please don't forget to set your clocks
back one hour on Sunday November 4th. If you have real estate needs or wants please contact me direct at 250.744.4556.  Please stay tuned for more Oak Bay Updates!

Oak Bay Beach Hotel Completion Photo's

Oak Bay Beach Hotel Completion

Views Towards Oak Bay Beach Hotel Grounds

 

 

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