What the hell? I leave the Island for 10 days and it falls apart on me? I got back on late Sunday night from a week in Mexico to attend my cousin’s wedding and generally unplug from the world for awhile. On that note, an all-inclusive resort with 40 friends and family and really expensiveContinue reading “BC and Vancouver Island Recessions, Potholes, Flooding, Gas Prices, And Other Things Amiss”
Tag Archives: 2008
Bank of Canada Slashes Interest Rates In December 2008 Meeting
UPDATE JAN 20, 2009: Click Here In an effort to provide economic stimulus, the Bank of Canada has lowered its key overnight interest rate by 3/4 of a percent to 1.5% in its meeting today. Since the Canadian economy has been effectively hung out to dry by the political three-ring circus in Ottawa, I’m notContinue reading “Bank of Canada Slashes Interest Rates In December 2008 Meeting”
Sooke Events: Sooke Traditional Christmas Fine Arts and Crafts Exhibition 2008
Only in a small, friendly community like Sooke would you find such a unique offering for a Christmas craft fair. Held every year at a private residence, this outstanding exhibition takes over the entire house for three great days of unique shopping opportunities. With (at latest count) 42 different artists and crafters represented, there areContinue reading “Sooke Events: Sooke Traditional Christmas Fine Arts and Crafts Exhibition 2008”
Sooke 2008 Municipal Election Results
First of all, thanks to all Sooke voters who came out to vote this past Saturday, and at advance polls earlier this month. This important vote for your civic leaders should have the highest turnout of all levels of government, but usually doesn’t. According to CivicInfoBC, 43.71% of eligible voters turned out to vote, butContinue reading “Sooke 2008 Municipal Election Results”
It’s Official: October Sucked. Victoria BC MLS Real Estate Statistics October 2008
The stock markets crashed. Billions were pulled out of mutual funds. Banks were bailed out. We were all subjected to hearing Sarah Palin speak. And now this reminder of the worst month in history, ever ™. The monthly real estate statistics from the Victoria Real Estate Board were (mercifully) delayed by a few days dueContinue reading “It’s Official: October Sucked. Victoria BC MLS Real Estate Statistics October 2008”
Victoria BC MLS® Real Estate Statistics – August 2008
Listings are up. WAYYYY up. Sales are down and prices are flat or falling. What does this mean to you? If you’re a buyer: Good news. If you’re buying now you’ve got more inventory to look at than any time in the last twelve years. Shop around and make offers. Sellers are probably nervous. IfContinue reading “Victoria BC MLS® Real Estate Statistics – August 2008”
Sooke Events: Sooke Fine Arts Show 2008
One of the most highly anticipated events of the year in Sooke is the Sooke Fine Arts show. The premier juried art exhibition on Vancouver Island runs this year starting July 26th at 10:00am until August 4th. The event attracts many local Sooke artists, as well as other talented creators from around Vancouver Island andContinue reading “Sooke Events: Sooke Fine Arts Show 2008”
Victoria BC MLS® Real Estate Statistics – June 2008
Nothing to comment on these numbers, but view the Sooke real estate statistics for June here. Courtesy VREB: Sales Soften, Prices Remain Stable July 2, 2008 Sales of homes and other properties in the Greater Victoria area softened last month though prices continue to remain stable. Victoria Real Estate Board President, Tony Joe, notes thatContinue reading “Victoria BC MLS® Real Estate Statistics – June 2008”
Sooke Real Estate Market MLS® Sales Statistics – May 2008
I was surprised at the results of the Victoria Real Estate Board‘s May 2008 MLS® statistics report, released yesterday. Here in Sooke, I’d been anticipating that other areas in the Victoria region had been having as strong a month as we have. I felt that anecdotally, anyway, our May was as good or better thanContinue reading “Sooke Real Estate Market MLS® Sales Statistics – May 2008”
Victoria BC MLS® Real Estate Statistics – May 2008
No surprises here, inventory up, sales are down. More evidence of balance in the real estate market (although with the number of new listings, I’m not sure just how ‘balanced’ it is!) was revealed today with the release of the Victoria Real Estate Board‘s May MLS® statistics. Despite a 25% increase in listings available forContinue reading “Victoria BC MLS® Real Estate Statistics – May 2008”