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Victoria, BC Real Estate News

By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
WOW...Single Family Home Sales in the Victoria Core are Rocking.Currently(as of today) there are 463 Pending Sales and only 580 Single family home available in Victoria's Core = Only 2.51 Months of Inventory....Meaning if no New listings came on the market all the existing listings would be Sold in 2.5 Months...WOW. It is now a Seller's Market for Single Family homes in the core Victoria!Note: Victoria Core= Victoria, Esquimalt,Oak Bay,Saanich and View Royal Find Out How much your home is worth in Today's Market.http://www.searchallproperties.com/propertyvaluation/fcarver/Victoria-113361?autofill=1Wow...Single Family Home Sales in the Victoria Core are Rocking.
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE FOR GREATER VICTORIA, BC JUNE 2, 2015 Wow time flies, Summer is just around the corner. Lets have a look at the residential listings currently available in Greater VictoriaVictoria Core (includes Oak Bay,Victoria, Esquimalt, Saanich & View Royal).402 Homes For Sale = 2.4 Months Inventory in MaySaanich Peninsula (includes Sidney Central & North Sannich)188 Homes For Sale  = about 3.1 month Inventory in MayWestshore (includes Sooke,Langford, Colwood, Highlands & Metchosin)544 Homes For Sale = about 4.8 month Inventory in May Now Lets look at the total number of the... Current Pending Home Sales throughout Greater VictoriaVictoria Core399 Pending SalesSaanich Peninsula96 Pending SalesWestshore202 Pending Sales You have come to the right place to Search for Victori...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
FRED CARVER GORDON HEAD REAL ESTATE NEWS JUNE 2, 2015FRED CARVER has been working with home sellers and buyers in Greater Victoria for over 43 years. You know that when FRED tells a buyer that the Gordon Head neighbourhood has it all..... he knows what he’s talking about. Fred says, “All my Gordon Head potential buyers get told about the outstanding elementary schools, about Lambrick Park Secondary School and its great basketball and academic programs, about the Gordon Head Rec Centre, about Sunday walks in Mt. Doug Park, about Lambrick Park baseball teams, and about the first class soccer program(known as Saanich Fusion Football Club). And Our World Famous University of Victoria, known as UVic.You have come to the right place to find out How Much is your Home Worth today?Oh, and of cou...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
NEW 51 SUITE MULTIFAMILY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IN VICTORIA “THE WAVERLY”Completed in 2015 51 STRATA RENTAL HIGH-RISE INVESTMENT3785 Grainger RdIn The Municipality of Langford Victoria, BCStrata Lots 1-51 The Waverly is situated on the north section of the property comprising of approx.1.17 acres. The Waverly was completed and tenanted in 2015.The first phase of a two phase project of two concrete 6 story buildings.The second phase will be located on south side of the site. Property Legal Description: Strata Lots 1-51 Section 72, Esquimalt District, Plan VIP78662 (PID: 026-266-857) www.victoriacommercialrealestate.comBuilding Suite Mix 12 Mini One’s 463 sq.ft 12 One Bedroom 614 sq.ft. 21 Two Bedroom 807 sq.ft. 6 Three Bedroom 1079 sq.ft. Total: 51 Strata Rental Units Zoning:  The subjec...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
  FRED CARVER GORDON HEAD REAL ESTATE NEWS FRED CARVER has been working with home sellers and buyers in Greater Victoria for over 43 years. You know that when FRED tells a buyer that the Gordon Head neighbourhood has it all..... he knows what he’s talking about. Fred says, “All my Gordon Head potential buyers get told about the outstanding elementary schools, about Lambrick Park Secondary School and its great basketball and academic programs, about the Gordon Head Rec Centre, about Sunday walks in Mt. Doug Park, about Lambrick Park baseball teams, and about the first class soccer program(known as Saanich Fusion Football Club). And Our World Famous University of Victoria, known as UVic. Oh, and of course, there’s the great University Heights Shopping Centre’s Home Depot and Canadian Tire...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
VICTORIA LUXURY & WATERFRONT HOMES ARE IN DEMANDChinese Home Buyers from Hong Kong and Mainland China have discovered Victoria, BC. Luxury & Waterfront homes.Here's the Latest Real Estate Investment News Report about Offshore Chinese Home Buyers coming to Victoria.Your browser does not support frames. Vancouver BC was their first choice. No longer with the high violent crime rate in Vancouver. The Oriental Chinese have found Victoria offers a better quality of life to rise a family and great city to retire too... Plus the Luxury and waterfront homes price are at a third to half the cost of Vancouver Luxury waterfront. Making  Victoria a better investment all round for many Chinese moving to Canada.Check out my Live Map showing Luxury waterfront homes for sale around Victoria, BC Follow ...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
SEE MY LIVE MAP OF HOMES FOR SALE NEAR THE UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIAHere is a easy Map search tool to Find homes For Sale near the University in Victoria, BC. Click on the Link Below, then drill down on the numbers you'll see on the Live Map, these numbers represent a current number of homes For Sale. Map of Homes For Sale Near The University of Victoria. Below is a Sample Map of Homes For Sale near UVic..You'll see this map when click on the link taking to my Live Map of Homes For Sale Near the University of Victoria, Come Back Often this map is constanly being update with New listings of homes for sale near UVic.LIVE MAP OF HOMES FOR SALE NEAR THE UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
FRED CARVER OAK BAY REAL ESTATE NEWSReal Estate activity has been brisk this Winter & Spring throughout Oak Bay.The mild weather may of had a positive influence on home Buyers shopping and buying their Next Home. Plus with the lower number of Oak Bay homes on the market this year has helped many Home Sellers Sell Quickly and For Top Dollar.Oak Bay is a Municipality located on the South East Side of the City of Victoria. Victoria is the Capital City of British Columbia located on the Southern tip of Vancouver Island off the west coast of Canada next to the Pacific Ocean.Oak Bay itself is made of several neighborhoods and reference is made to these areas of Oak Bay when locals are looking for homes to purchase or sell.The Oak Bay neighborhoods are referred to are as follows.South Oak BayG...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
FRED CARVER has been working with home sellers and buyers in Greater Victoria for over 43 years.  You know that when FRED tells a buyer that the Gordon Head neighbourhood has it all..... he knows what he’s talking about. Fred says, “All my Gordon Head potential buyers get told about the outstanding elementary schools, about Lambrick Park Secondary School and its great basketball and academic programs, about the Gordon Head Rec Centre, about Sunday walks in Mt. Doug Park, about Lambrick Park baseball teams, and about the first class soccer program(known as Saanich Fusion Football Club). And Our World Famous University of Victoria, known as UVic.Oh, and of course, there’s the great University Heights Shopping Centre’s Home Depot and Canadian Tire stores – my favourite Tim Horton’s – and t...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
GORDON HEAD REAL ESTATE NEWS FRED CARVER has been working with home sellers and buyers in Greater Victoria for over 43 years. You know that when FRED tells a buyer that the Gordon Head neighbourhood has it all..... he knows what he’s talking about. Fred says, “All my Gordon Head potential buyers get told about the outstanding elementary schools, about Lambrick Park Secondary School and its great basketball and academic programs, about the Gordon Head Rec Centre, about Sunday walks in Mt. Doug Park, about Lambrick Park baseball teams, and about the first class soccer program(known as Saanich Fusion Football Club). And Our World Famous University of Victoria, known as UVic. Oh, and of course, there’s the great University Heights Shopping Centre’s Home Depot and Canadian Tire stores – my f...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
  OAK BAY REAL ESTATE NEWS Real Estate activity has been brisk this Winter throughout Oak Bay.The mild weather may of had a positive influence on Oak Bay home Buyers shopping and buying their Next Home. Plus with the lower number of Oak Bay homes on the market this has helped many Home Sellers Sell Quickly and For Top Dollar.   Oak Bay MLS Real Estate Activity March 2015 70 Homes For Sale 48 Pending Home Sales 32 Completed Sales Since Jan 1/15 Current Average Pending Selling Price $1,007,413  March-2015 Oak Bay is a Municipality located on the South East Side of the City of Victoria.  Check Out My Oak Bay Neighbourhood Page on My Web Site www.fredcarver.com  Victoria is the Capital City of British Columbia located on the Southern tip of Vancouver Island off the west coast of Canada next...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
NEW LISTING 1346 HAMPSHIRE RD OAK BAY HANDYMAN’S SPECIAL Google Aerial View 1346 Hampshire Rd   Only 1 Block from the Oak Bay Village. NEW OAK BAY LISTING MARCH 17-15. Located only one block for the centre of the Oak Bay Village.   Drive By 1346 Hampshire Rd 1957 Home 1020 sq.ft(est) main floor 3 bed 1 bath Full Height Undeveloped Basement 50’ x 120’ lot  Call or text me Today to View 250-413-7042     Google Street View       Bing Aerial View   if you are interested in building a new home or a Handyman’s Special call or email me today!. WALK SCORE OF 82!!!!   Great Oak Bay Location Many Homes in South Oak Bay are worth well over $1Million Dollars   Asking Price For 1346 Hampshire Road Selling “As Is Where Is”   $569,900 2015 BC Assessment $574,300 NEW LISTING 1346 HAMPSHIRE RD OAK BAY H...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
 FINDING NEIGHBORHOOD REAL ESTATE NEWS REPORTS & MOREI Blog about Neighborhoods I service(sell Real Estate) in Victoria BC. Where I blog about Victoria Neighborhood Real Estate Market Reports, Local Events, Market trends, neighborhood Schools, Popular places like Farmers Markets, Parades, Sports events, New Restaurants, Business's I like to shop at & recommend and more.So when I meet people and they ask local real estate market reports, Schools, etc, I also suggest they search me on Google for their neighborhood to find real estate news. etc.NEIGHBORHOOD EXAMPLES: Fred Carver Gordon Head- 94,500 results on Google Fred Carver Fairfield- 354,000 results on Google Fred Carver Oak Bay BC- 84,000 results on Google Fred Carver Gorge Tillicum- 301,000 results on Google These are just a few exa...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
FAIRFIELD AND ROCKLAND HOME OWNERS" TURN YOUR EMPTY NEST INTO A NEST EGG!!" Are you wandering around your now empty Family Home?..You built or bought your Home to rise your family there. Now that the Children have grown up and flown the nest. Now maybe now is the time to Turn your Home into a nice Nest Egg. “The neighborhood of Fairfield British Columbia is a delightfully peaceful and prosperous alcove of the beautiful Provincial Capital City of Victoria. See her serene and stately streets stretch out for miles along the sparkling coast, and know that from wherever you are this is a home - and what a home!" Plan to go on those Long Forgotten Travel Plans, like a World Cruise's you always dreamed about, or now you can plan your move to your Dream retirement location, Like Hawaii Or Spain...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
1346 HAMPSHIRE RD OAK BAY HANDYMAN’S SPECIAL..COMING SOON NEW OAK BAY LISTING COMING THIS WEEK. Located only one block for the centre of the Oak Bay Village.   Drive By 1346 Hampshire Rd 1957 Home 1020 sq.ft(est) main floor 3 bed 1 bath Full Height Undeveloped Basement 50’ x 120’ lot           Google Street View       Bing Aerial View   if you are interested in building a new home or a Handyman’s Special call or email me today!. WALK SCORE OF 82!!!!   Great Oak bay Location Many Homes in South Oak Bay are worth well over $1Million Dollars   Asking Price For 1346 Hampshire Road Selling “As Is Where Is”   $569,900 1346 HAMPSHIRE RD OAK BAY HANDYMAN’S SPECIAL..COMING SOON
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
Victoria, BC Real Estate Market Update FEBRUARY 28, 2015   FEBRUARY 28, 2015. Wow time flies, soon Daylight Saving will be here( Foreward one hour Sunday March 8).     Lets have a look at the residential listings currently available in Greater Victoria.   Victoria Core (includes Oak Bay,Victoria, Esquimalt, Saanich & View Royal). 444 Homes For Sale = 5.5 Months Inventory Saanich Peninsula (includes Sidney Central & North Sannich) 151 Homes For Sale  = about 8.3 month Inventory Westshore (includes Sooke,Langford, Colwood, Highlands & Metchosin) 467 Homes For Sale = about 9.9 month Inventory   Now Lets look at the total number of the... Current Pending Home Sales throughout Greater Victoria   Victoria Core 197 Pending Sales Saanich Peninsula 48 Pending Sales Westshore 93 Pending Sales   Y...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
  GORDON HEAD REAL ESTATE NEWS Real Estate activity has been brisk this Winter throughout Gordon Head.The mild weather may of had a positive influence on Gordon Head home Buyers shopping and buying their Next Home. Plus with the low number of Gordon Head homes on the market this has helped many Home Sellers Sell Quickly and For Top Dollar.   Gordon Head MLS Real Estate Activity Feb 2015 23 Homes For Sale 18 Pending Home Sales 11 Completed Sales Since Jan 1/15 Average Selling Price $607,455 Feb 23-17 Gordon Head is a beautiful neighbourhood of single family homes that is conveniently located just 2 miles outside of Downtown Victoria by bike, car or bus. It's not uncommon to see neighborhood kids playing the streets of this quaint little oasis in the suburbs during the summer and sledding...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
 Gordon Head Neighbourhood Gordon Head is located right in Saanich East in North East of the city. There is a major University called UVic(University of Victoria) borading Saanich with the Municipality of Oak Bay as well as just about every kind of conceivable shopping in walking distance.The Strip Mall shopping is along the Shelbourne Street corridor everything from a Public Library, Home Depot, Several Top Grocery stores like "Save On Foods, Fairways and Thrifty's" and a wonderful local Starbucks, Tim Horton's and other coffee shops. In the evenings you will want to go to a movie at Cinecenta Movie Theatre at UVic  or Empire Theatre at University Heights Shopping centre  located at 3980 Shelbourne Street and McKenzie Ave.    PLANING ON SELLING YOUR GORDON HEAD HOME THIS SPRING?   What...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
Victoria, BC Real Estate Market Update   FEBRUARY 12, 2015. Wow time flies, soon Spring will be here.   Lets have a look at the residential listings currently available in Greater Victoria.   Victoria Core (includes Oak Bay,Victoria, Esquimalt, Saanich & View Royal). 417 Homes For Sale = 5 Months Inventory Saanich Peninsula (includes Sidney Central & North Sannich) 148 Homes For Sale  = about 8.3 month Inventory Westshore (includes Sooke,Langford, Colwood, Highlands & Metchosin) 449 Homes For Sale = about 9.8 month Inventory   Now Lets look at the total number of the... Current Pending Home Sales throughout Greater Victoria   Victoria Core 139 Pending Sales Saanich Peninsula 40 Pending Sales Westshore 90 Pending Sales   You have come to the right place to Search for Victoria Homes for S...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
    FIND OUT WHAT YOUR HOME IS WORTH TODAY   LET ME KNOW HOW I WHEN AND HOW WE CAN HELP   Here is a Sample Video Photo Tour We Use to Market Homes i.e this one generated 800 viewers a month   DON'T SKIMP ON PHOTOS
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