by temineth | Feb 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Department of Finance today announced changes to Canada’s benchmark qualifying rate, a key component used in stress-testing insured mortgages. The new benchmark rate will come into effect on April 6, 2020. It means insured borrowers (including those buying with...
by temineth | Jan 25, 2020 | News
By Deborah Ball, RE/MAX Times Online Associate Editor Still not convinced that blogging and other forms of social media can boost business? If you’re not blogging, you’re missing some prime opportunities to capture new leads, market listings and make a...
by temineth | Sep 3, 2019 | Events, Market Report
CASH INVESTOR VERY QUALIFIED BUYER FOR APARTMENTS I need your help; I have an Apartment Investment Public Company needing to purchase a large number of Apartment suites in Victoria BC.I have a qualified Buyer for Victoria apartment complexes DO YOU KNOW ANYONE...
by temineth | Jun 30, 2019 | Events, Market Report
CANADA DAY IN VICTORIA, B.C. Here is a list of many of the Celebrations going on around Victoria on Canada Day. Monday, July 1, 2019. Lions Pancake Breakfast-8 am Mary Winspear Centre Sidney BC http://www.marywinspear.ca George Picnic with Pancake Breakfast, Show and...
by temineth | Jun 21, 2019 | Sellers
FUNNY FRIDAY’S TGIFF “I Don’t Care if Housing Prices Are Down” As we prepare for our weekend, I chuckled at this Cartoon. The Realtor is offering a simple explanation of why his client should accept a lower price for his home in Victoria. Ok, I don’t think this client...
by temineth | Jun 5, 2019 | Sellers
Increasing Your Victoria Home’s Value the Most for the Least: The following are tips to help increase your home’s value and get your home sold in the fastest time possible based on my experience working with homeowners who have sold their home and...
by temineth | Jun 3, 2019 | Market Report
June 3, 2019- A late spring bloom for Victoria real estate market. A total of 848 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this May, 12.3 percent more than the 755 properties sold in May 2018 and a 21.8 percent increase from April 2019. Sales of...
by temineth | May 20, 2019 | Buyers
If you’re considering a move to Victoria you might be wondering is it better to rent or buy; also, is a condominium or single-family house a better option? There are a lot of things to consider when you’re moving, whether it’s just across town or across the...
by temineth | May 11, 2019 | Events
22nd ANNUAL TIMES COLONIST BOOK SALE Starts Today There is plenty for everyone at the 22nd annual Times Colonist Book Sale. The Book Sale runs from 9 am to 5 pm today(Saturday May 11/19) to Sunday (May 12/19) at the Victoria Curling Club at 1952 Quadra Street,...
by temineth | Apr 22, 2019 | Buyers
You found the house. You want the house. You have to finance the house. That’s not a terrible idea since about 70% of all home purchases are financed as opposed to a cash offer. Many home buyers are repeat buyers and roll their existing equity into the new home...
