I just sold this Condominium at 101 - 748 Sayward Hill Terrace, Saanich, Victoria, BC .

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Sayward Hill Developments is real estate you definately want to check out.  Stunning views over the Cordova Bay Golf Course towards Haro Straits, Mount Baker and the Gulf/San Juan Islands.  Currently there are 8 active listings all with two bedrooms and two bathrooms ranging from $669,000. - 1.029,000. and seven pending sales between $700,000. - $950,000.  One of the great features of these condominiums are that they are large.  Approximatelly 1800 - 2000 sq. ft. for each suite.  This is rare for Victoria especially adding on the spectacular views.  Cordove Bay Golf Course is just in front of you... and you can even walk to Mattick's Farm and play mini golf!  Mattick's Farm offers two 18 hole miniture courses amongst a treed setting and after playing you can enjoy refreshments and Island Farms ice cream on the patio. 

Sayward Hill Development is built by Jawl Development Corporation and they have been developing and building communities over forty years within Victoria.  They have just recently finishing 'The Aria' condominium complex located in the Downtown core at 737 Humboldt Street...beautiful.

If you are looking for a condominium in Victoria BC and would like some help please call me direct at 250.744.4556 or toll free at 1.800.550.0585 and I look forward to hearing from you.  I have been licensed in Victoria for almost 20 years. 

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I just sold this Condominium at 2 - 9885 Second Street, Victoria, BC .

View this recently sold Condominium or see all my home sales.  If you would like more information about waterfront condo's in Sidney, BC please contact me at brenda@brendarussell.ca or call me direct at 250.744.4556 (toll free in North America 1.800.550.0585)

Located about a 5 minute drive to Victoria's BC Ferry Terminal.

Town of Sidney Heart Smart Walk Map

Brenda just sold this House at 3355 Swindell Crescent, Colwood Victoria, BC .

View this recently sold House or see all my home sales.  If you are thinking of buying or selling real estate in Victoria, BC and have any questions or would like help, please call Brenda Russell direct at 250.744.4556.  Brenda has been a real estate agent for almost 20 years.

Oak Bay Real Estate Update For September 2009

I just updated the Market Update Page on my website.  For more details and information about the Victoria area please read that page.

In Oak Bay, we had a total of 28 sales.  Seven Condominiums and twentyone single family homes for the month of August.  Year-to-date there has been a total of 243 sales in Oak Bay. 

Below is a graph showing the activity for Condominiums in the Victoria and Oak Bay areas of Victoria BC.  (CM means Current Month)

Oak Bay has had a great summer especially for sales over 1 million!  Thirty single family homes sold between $1 - $2,000.000. year-to-date with five in August and four in July 2009.  Between $925,000. - $975,000. there were 2 sales, two between $775,000. - $825,000, one between $725,000 and $750,000. nine between $ 525,000. - $700,000. and two between $525,000. - $550,000. all during August. There were seven condominiums sold ranging from $200,000. - $450,000.  Zero townhomes sales.

Below is an Oak Bay Graph Showing Number Of Homes Sold up to June 2009 (the latest available)

Oak Bay Graph Showing Average Prices up to June 2009

Just a little photo of one of our great businesses located on Oak Bay Avenue...and that's Oak Bay! Please stay tuned for more Oak Bay updates.

Oak Bay Avenues' Winchester Art Gallery and Ottavio Italian Bakery and Deli

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 2780 Dorset Road, Oak Bay, Victoria, BC

Uplands location in the Oak Bay area. This 1954 home is located on a very sought after street. A wonderful strong home boasts a spacious floor plan consisting of three generous sized rooms on the main floor, a very large and cozy living room with a wood burning fireplace. A Bright kitchen and eating area as well as a large dining area with grand picture size windows. Sundeck overlooking a private treed backyard. Lower level offers an 8ft. ceiling height another wood burning fireplace and bonus accommodation...along with lots of storage. The garage is attached with an electric door. The roof is nine years old, new furnace an oil tank. Walking distance to the Estevan Shopping 'strip mall' and about a 5 - 10 minutes walk to the beach. Bus routes are also very accessible. The University of Victoria is about 10 minute bike ride.

For more current Oak Bay real estate updates please stay tuned.

Oak Bay Business Banner all along Oak Bay Avenue

I just finished uploading this Fairfield home for sale, 1310 Franklin Terrace, Victoria, BC

Rarely does a home this gracious come on the market. Nestled in a quiet enclave in the Fairfield area of Victoria, BC. Meticulously cared for over the years, there is no doubt that it will capture your heart! Styling of this large three bedroom and two bathroom home comes from designer Shushan Egoyan. A sparkling interior with coved ceilings, beautiful oak and fir floors, gas fireplace, lovely built-ins, and spacious rooms. From the large deck you can gaze in wonderment at the sunny leafy private back yard. Not far from the Cook St. Village coffee shops and the Dallas Road waterfront. Furnace, hot water tank, and roof are all newer.

I just sold this Condominium at 103 3277 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC .

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Victoria Real Estate update today...taken from the Victoria Real Estate Board;

New Unconditonal Sales for August 2009 : 733

New Listings for August 2009:  1,053

Total Active Listing Count:  3,498

If you have any questions or would like some help with Victoria real estate please call me direct at 250.744.4556.  Please stay tuned for more updates...

I just sold this Condominium at 607 827 Fairfield Road, Fairfield, Victoria, BC .

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Below is a Fairfield Map to help show you this area of Victoria, BC.  This condominium sold over asking price with multiple offers.  It is located on Fairfield Road very close to Blanshard Street (bording downtown).  If you have any questions or would like help with you real estate needs please call me at 250.744.4556 or 1.800.550.0585 toll free in North America.

I just sold this Condo at 402 1241 Fairfield Road, Fairfield, Victoria, British Columbia .

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Below is a map of the Fairfield area.  This Condominium had multiple offers and sold above asking price.  It is located on Fairfield Road very close to Moss Street.  If you have any real estate questions or would like some help please call me at 250.744.4556 (cell).  I look forward to hearing from you. 

I just sold this House at 850 Victoria Avenue, Oak Bay, Victoria, BC .

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Below is a photo of the Oak Bay Branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library.  Steps away from Oak Bay Avenue and about a ten minute walk from this home that sold in South Oak Bay.

Oak Bay Public Library

Harmonized Sales Tax

On July 23, 2009, Premier Gordon Campbell and Finance Minister Colin Hansen announced that, effective July 1, 2010, BC will adopt a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), combining the seven per cent Provincial Sales Tax (PST) with the five per cent federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) for a single sales tax rate of 12 per cent.

An additional seven per cent tax will be charged on a variety of real estate related services, including commissions, appraisals and other services that are currently exempt, as well as adding thousands of dollars in additional costs to new home purchases.

Looking to offset the increase in costs, the Government of BC plans to offer a partial rebate of the provincial portion of the HST for new housing to ensure that new homes up to $400,000 will bear no more tax than under the current PST system, while homes above $400,000 will receive a flat rebate of about $20,000.

What does this mean for REALTORS®?
As proposed, the HST will increase the cost of buying or selling a home and becomes essentially an additional tax on home ownership. Under the HST, REALTOR® commissions will be subject to a 12 per cent tax, replacing the five per cent GST now charged.

New home sales over $400,000 will be dramatically impacted, as buyers will now have to pay an additional seven per cent tax (even with the $20,000 flat rebate). This will act as a disincentive to buyers of new homes in the short term.

The Vancouver Sun wrote an article also explaining what other industries will be affected on July 30, 2009.

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I just finished uploading this luxury condominium for sale, 101 748 Sayward Hill Terrace, Victoria, BC

Sayward Hill Development with a million dollar view! Luxurious living along with stunning panorama of Cordova Bay, Gulf and San Juan Islands and Mt Baker.  Spacious open plan with large floor to ceiling windows takes full advantage of the interplay of light and space capturing the magestic scenic vistas.  This luxurious unit features nine foot ceilings, hardwood flooring, gourmet kitchen, gas fireplace, spa-inspired bathrooms and media room.  In addition there are two large entertainment sized patios and two secure parking spaces. This building has only 16 suites. Discover Mattick's Farm, a Victoria landmark shopping experience of boutiques, galleries, farm fresh foods and award winning BC wines. The Lochside Trail offers some of the most scenic walking, running or cycling in the world.

Cordova Bay Golf Course, a public 18 hole "World Champion" destination course within minutes away or try The Ridge, a relaxing 9 hole golf course within walking distance of this Condominium.