I received an e-mail from BC Liberal candidate Jody Twa‘s campaign office informing me of an all candidate’s meeting here in Sooke. The meeting will take place at Edward Milne Community School on Monday, May 4th, at 7:00pm. The panel will consist of Jody Twa of the BC Liberals, John Horgan (incumbent) of the BCContinue reading “BC Election: Sooke All Candidates Meeting – May 4th, 2009”
Monthly Archives: April 2009
Strata Mondays #5 – Leaky Condos Part II
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’ve heard that most of the systemic problems that caused the leaky condo crisisContinue reading “Strata Mondays #5 – Leaky Condos Part II”
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?”
Bank Of Canada Cuts Interest Rate to 0.25% At April 2009 Meeting
To the surprise of many analysts, this morning at its April 21, 2009 meeting, the Bank of Canada cut its key overnight lending rate (the rate at which it lends funds to chartered banks) another half-percent to 0.25%, continuing the trend of historic low rates in an effort to stimulate the economy. Since December 2007,Continue reading “Bank Of Canada Cuts Interest Rate to 0.25% At April 2009 Meeting”
Strata Mondays #4 – Leaky Condos Part I
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’ve heard the term “Leaky Condo” from my friends and family, and that IContinue reading “Strata Mondays #4 – Leaky Condos Part I”
A Free Night At The Sooke Harbour House!
Have you ever been out for dinner at a really nice restaurant, and after finishing that glass of robust red wine thought “If only I didn’t have to drive home I could enjoy another glass or two of wine!”? Well, now you can. The world-famous Sooke Harbour House has a promotion on right now whereContinue reading “A Free Night At The Sooke Harbour House!”
Strata Mondays #3 – Maintenance Responsibilities
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. Who is responsible for the exterior maintenance of a strata complex (including washing windows)?Continue reading “Strata Mondays #3 – Maintenance Responsibilities”
First Time Buyer Friday #5 – Do I Need A REALTOR®?
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 can search the MLS® myself, go around to open houses myself, and call theContinue reading “First Time Buyer Friday #5 – Do I Need A REALTOR®?”
Sooke Events: Shirley Valentine and Sooke Eco-Fest
April 17th and 18th: Shirley Valentine comes to Sooke. Shirley Valentine is a one-woman play about a bored, empty-nest English housewife who dreams of a land far away under the sun where she might let her once vivacious, passionate self shine through. One day, out of the blue, she’s offered the chance to take aContinue reading “Sooke Events: Shirley Valentine and Sooke Eco-Fest”
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?”