Feb 2
Where did January go? A fun start to the new year, a short trip to New York, and a couple of snow days and all of a sudden it was February! I’m going to try to keep track of statistics for Sooke at the end of each month and post them here so you can follow along. Along with the numbers, I’ll give you my opinion of what the vibe is like in the market and what the other REALTORS® are saying. Read more
MLS® 303643 – $369,900
I’m pleased to present this beautiful family home now available in the Broom Hill area of Sooke. On a quiet cul-de-sac you’ll find this 1725 sqft, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom rancher on nearly a quarter acre… Read more
Photo Credit: Mutley *--* on Flickr
One of the things that attracts people to Sooke is the price of housing. My clients are always amazed at what they can afford in Sooke compared to Victoria, or even just 20 minutes down the road in Langford. But have you ever wondered just how much cheaper homes are out here? Read more
SOLD! MLS® 301954 – $54,900
Here’s an opportunity for inexpensive living in a family-friendly park close to transit, schools, and all amenities in Sooke! This nicely updated, Read more
6463 Willowpark Way, Sunriver Estates, Sooke
Welcome to a new series on What The Sooke!? Each week, I’m going to profile one of my current listings. If you’ve ever checked out my listings before, you know that I’m pretty descriptive and I do my utmost to tell a story about the property I am representing. However, there’s only so much I can do to tell you about my listings, since I don’t live in them! So, I’ve sent out a short questionnaire to the sellers, who’ll tell me in their own words why their property is special. Read more
$364,900
Great value in this awesome, updated, nearly 1900 sqft family home on a quiet residential street in central Sooke. Read more
Evergreen Centre
As many of you know, it was reported last week that Evergreen Centre (the Western Foods mall) was sold to Partners REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust). The sale completes this month. I had the opportunity to interview Adam Gant, CEO of League Assets Corp, a Victoria-based company which manages the REIT. We talked about League and what their plans are for Evergreen Centre and their track record with similar properties on and off the Island. Read more
6463 Willowpark Way, MLS® 296848
$419,900
Photo Credit: congvo on Flickr (click photo for link)
Chances are, if you live on an acreage in Sooke, or anywhere else in greater Victoria for that matter, you have a well. If you’re considering buying an acreage property, this may be your first experience with your own water supply. Water in our region is plentiful, thankfully, and we enjoy abundant, cheap, good-tasting municipal water supply from the CRD. How is it different to own a well and what considerations do you need to take to ensure a reliable, safe, and tasty water for decades? Read on to find out!
A Massive Broadleaf Maple on an Acreage in Sooke
When I talk to people about real estate in Sooke, one thing that always comes up is price – and specifically, how much more you get for your money here in Sooke, compared to other greater Victoria locations. Many of my clients seek a move to Sooke to get off their postage-stamp property in the city or ‘shoebox in the sky’ and on to their own piece of paradise: a rural acreage.
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