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!”
Tag Archives: Victoria
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”
Some Interesting Victoria Condo Statistics
One of the things I like about our real estate market is that it’s small enough that I can be confident selling homes and acreages here in Sooke where I live, and also helping people move to other regions in the Victoria Area. I started selling real estate in Vancouver, and it is much harderContinue reading “Some Interesting Victoria Condo Statistics”
UPDATED FEB 3 2009 – Lindsay Buziak Murder – 1 Year Later and Still No Arrest
CLICK FOR UPDATE A year ago tomorrow I wrote this post, which still stands as the most-viewed page on my blog. It was one year ago today that 24-year-old real estate agent Lindsay Buziak was murdered in a Gordon Head home she was showing in Saanich. The murder sent shockwaves through our relatively tight-knit realContinue reading “UPDATED FEB 3 2009 – Lindsay Buziak Murder – 1 Year Later and Still No Arrest”
Sooke Coast Guard Auxiliary Training Facility Burglarized
TWICE. As I was trying to sort out a ride to the Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit 37 – Sooke Christmas party on Saturday night, I found out that our building on MacMillan Road down Whiffen Spit had been broken into some time between Wednesday, December 17th and Saturday the 20th. I drove down to helpContinue reading “Sooke Coast Guard Auxiliary Training Facility Burglarized”
Friday Morning Link Fest – Christmas, Etc. Edition
That’s right, folks, it’s a link fest. I don’t think I’ve ever actually done one, and I’m not sure why. I read lots of stuff online and I really should share more with you. HMCS Rudolph: The 21st annual navy lighting contest gets underway tonight at CFB Esquimalt. Protecteur, Winnipeg and Algonquin will be partContinue reading “Friday Morning Link Fest – Christmas, Etc. Edition”
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”
BC Government Funds Sooke Spirit Square at Ed MacGregor Park
As I was driving home from Victoria this afternoon I passed by Ed MacGregor Park as I usually do, and noticed another large BC Government “we done spent some money here, looky!” sign. I thought at first it was the sign announcing their funding of the waterfront boardwalk from earlier this year, but as IContinue reading “BC Government Funds Sooke Spirit Square at Ed MacGregor Park”
All-Sooke Arts and Crafts Christmas Show Runs This Weekend
Looking for local, hand-made Christmas crafts and decorations? There are many arts and crafts fairs throughout the Capital region around this time of year. What a wonderful opportunity to support arts in your communities and find those unique gifts that are treasured by their recipients for years to come. One of the largest and longest-runningContinue reading “All-Sooke Arts and Crafts Christmas Show Runs This Weekend”