How Many Homes Are There At Sooke’s Sunriver Estates?

…And answers to other frequently asked questions about Sunriver Estates in Sooke – one of the most popular new neighbourhoods in the greater Victoria, BC area. Because I write a lot about Sooke, I get plenty of questions about living here, working here, and of course, about the neighbourhoods. Sunriver Estates is a huge master-plannedContinue reading “How Many Homes Are There At Sooke’s Sunriver Estates?”

First Time Buyer Friday #8 – Do I Need A Home Inspector?

In my continuing series, First-Time-Buyer Fridays, I answer a common question from a first-time buyer. If you have a question to submit, first-time-buyer or experienced investor, put one in the comments below, or fire me an e-mail at Tim@TimAyres.ca. Q. A friend said that if I decide to purchase a condo or a home withContinue reading “First Time Buyer Friday #8 – Do I Need A Home Inspector?”

First Time Buyer Friday #6 – What Does My Money Get Me?

In my continuing series, First-Time-Buyer Fridays, I answer a common question from a first-time buyer. If you have a question to submit, first-time-buyer or experienced investor, put one in the comments below, or fire me an e-mail at Tim@TimAyres.ca. Q. I want to spend about $400,000 on my first home – what can I buyContinue reading “First Time Buyer Friday #6 – What Does My Money Get Me?”

Strata Mondays #2 – Which floor is worth more?

In my continuing series about strata property, Strata Mondays, I answer a different question about condos, townhouses and other strata property in Victoria, Sooke, and British Columbia. Make sure you subscribe via RSS or E-mail to get each new post! Q. I was looking at a new condominium project and I noticed that the sameContinue reading “Strata Mondays #2 – Which floor is worth more?”

Westhills, Victoria BC – A Green Revolution

Langford Master-planned Community Has a Vision For a Green Future. As a volunteer on the Victoria Real Estate Board‘s Green Task Force, I was invited to a presentation at the Westhills Community Planning Office, at 957 Langford Parkway. The 20-year plan, which envisions an eventual 6,000 housing units made up of condominiums, townhouses, and detachedContinue reading “Westhills, Victoria BC – A Green Revolution”