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2024 Halloween Events in Victoria Category: Real Estate

Ready for another year of thrills, chills, and spooky fun? Victoria is the perfect place to celebrate Halloween, offering a wide range of activities for all ages. Whether you're a fan of haunted history, family-friendly events, or just love getting into the Halloween spirit, this city has something for everyone. Here are a few fun and frightful things to do in Victoria this Halloween season!

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Update on Market Conditions in Greater Victoria Category: Real Estate

Understanding the real estate market in Greater Victoria is key for anyone considering buying or selling a property. Our region's housing market is influenced by several factors, such as seasonality, interest rates, and economic trends, which can impact both home prices and the speed of sales. As with any market, conditions can shift rapidly, and staying informed is essential. Here are a few updates on how the market is performing.

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Navigating the Inspection Process: What to Expect Category: Real Estate

Buying a home is one of the most significant investments you'll ever make, and ensuring it's the right decision involves thorough due diligence. The home inspection process is a key step in this journey, offering you a detailed assessment of the property's condition. This evaluation helps uncover any potential issues or hidden defects, providing you with valuable insights that can influence your decision. Here is what you can expect and things to think about for your home inspection.

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The Pros and Cons of Fixer-Upper Homes: Is It Worth It? Category: Real Estate

Most people have heard the term ‘fixer upper’, and in all likelihood have encountered examples on tv or social media. But if it's something you’re considering for your property journey, or a possibility for the future, then you need to know what the reality of taking a property from undesirable to a dream home will look like. To help you, here are some of the pros and cons of taking on a fixer upper property, and why and when it would be a worthwhile choice for you to make.

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Summer Markets in Greater Victoria 2024 Category: Real Estate

Summer is finally upon us, and one of the best activities to do is explore local farmers markets. In Victoria, we're lucky to have many amazing markets offering fresh produce, drinks, crafts, baked goods, jewellery, great food, live music, and more. Why not choose a different market each week and discover some amazing finds! Here are a dozen markets happening this year throughout Greater Victoria. Check them out and find your new favourite!

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Victoria Day and May Events 2024 Category: Real Estate

May is an exciting month in Victoria, with plenty of events and activities to enjoy, from art to music to markets. One of the main highlights is Victoria Day on 20 May, a statutory holiday commemorating Queen Victoria’s birthday, who of course the city is named after. Take a look at our list of top things to do in May and experience the best of what the city has to offer!

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Home Improvement Projects to Increase Property Value Category: Real Estate

When it comes to adding value to your home and making it a more appealing proposition for potential buyers, you don’t have to break the bank or bring in a professional to do major renovations. There are a variety of DIY projects you can undertake that will help add value to your home, and here are some of our favourites.

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8 Key Questions to Ask Before Hiring a REALTOR® Category: Real Estate

Whether you’re buying or selling, getting the right end result for your property needs is one of the most important life decisions someone can make. This makes it all the more vital that you go into the process with an understanding of exactly what you should be looking for in a REALTOR®, as they will be the key person to guide and advise you. Here are 8 key questions you should be asking any prospective REALTOR® before you begin the journey.

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Christmas Events in Victoria 2023 Category: Real Estate

Christmas tree

Victoria is a magical and beautiful place to spend the holidays, with plenty of lights and events throughout the city. Here are just some of the events taking place for Christmas, from performances to photos with Santa! Don't forget to check out local coffee shops and restaurants as well for their Christmas specials.

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The Home Selling Journey Category: Real Estate

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Everyone dreams of that first step on the property ladder—and with good reason, your first house will live long in your memory. However that first step is rarely the final one, and in order to fulfill your property dreams, and potentially find that forever home, selling that first property will be just as important as buying it. Getting the most value for your first sale will improve the options available to you as well as helping to set you up for the long term financially. Here is what to expect as a first time home seller, and how a REALTOR® can help.  

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