Sooke is quickly becoming one of the province’s fastest growing communities. New neighbourhoods are under construction, new parks and trails being established, and new commercial developments are being undertaken. Perhaps the most exciting of these developments is the Mariner’s Village project. Mariner’s Village is a mixed-use, multi-phase waterfront development which will include condominiums and townhouses,Continue reading “Mariner’s Village In Sooke To Include New Medical Centre”
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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?”
Exciting New Ocean View Condo Development for Sooke!
Late last month, I was invited to a lunch event at the fabulous Markus’ Wharfside Restaurant to learn about two new development projects that will soon be breaking ground in Sooke. Harbour View Center is the most exciting of the two. I’d venture to say it’s probably the most important development in the last 5Continue reading “Exciting New Ocean View Condo Development for Sooke!”
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?”
First-Time-Buyer Friday #3 – Strata Properties
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 hear the terms “strata property,” “strata fee,” and “strata council” all the time whenContinue reading “First-Time-Buyer Friday #3 – Strata Properties”
Victoria BC MLS® Real Estate Statistics – March 2008
Greetings, search engine visitors! For April Statistics, released today, May 1, 2008, click here! Steady as she goes, the Victoria real estate market remains healthy through the first quarter of 2008. Current inventory levels are 17% higher than the same time last year, as many condo and townhouse projects that started several years ago comeContinue reading “Victoria BC MLS® Real Estate Statistics – March 2008”
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”