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Theresa Carter – Real Estate Professional
Coldwell Banker – Oceanside Real Estate
Interest rates have risen, triggered by the Bank of Canada’s efforts to curb inflation. And Canadians are feeling the effects.1 Why has the impact been so widespread? In part, due to the rising popularity of variable rate mortgages. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, in the latter half of 2021, the majority
Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled.1 Consequently, home sellers who enter the market today may need to reset their expectations. The reality is, it’s no longer enough to stick a “for sale” sign
Happy New Year! I hope your 2024 is off to a great start. In the Cowichan Valley, the Real Estate market continued to drop in sale prices thru the first half of 2023 but appears to have hit bottom in May and has remained mostly level since, even trending ever so slightly upwards. Although
Just Listed! 6411 Herons Place Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Pondside community of Herons Wood in Duncan, this lovingly maintained 3 bedroom plus den, 3 bathroom home offers comfort & style in one. Boasting a well designed 1,804 Sq. Ft. layout that showcases open concept main living areas, this residence features hardwood
Home buyers surprised everyone last spring when they shook off higher borrowing costs and showed up to new home sales in droves. The surge in competition for a still-limited pool of properties helped home prices pop and renewed sellers' confidence in their ability to get top dollar for a home. But experts caution that the
Just Listed! 163 Neva Road Situated in the heart of Lake Cowichan, this immaculately renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bath rancher brings modern elegance to meet convenience and is basically brand new. The stylish home offers just under 1,000 Sq. Ft. of thoughtfully designed living space, all on one level and is well complimented by
It's the most wonderful time of the year. But for many families with festive plans and hectic schedules, it's also the most wasteful. According to one survey, for example, 60% of respondents admitted to throwing away more than usual during the holiday months as they filled up their trash bins with uneaten food, wrapping
Embrace the winter chill with a warm real estate update! As daylight dwindles and temperatures drop we enter the late fall/winter market, typically the slowest time of year in Real Estate. With decreasing inventory, Sellers are enjoying less competition while astute Buyers are uncovering fantastic deals. Those looking to buy or sell this season will
It’s a common misconception that you shouldn’t try to buy or sell a home during the fall and winter months. This is generally considered the “offseason” in real estate. Many sellers mistakenly believe that the cold weather will keep buyers away and that no one is looking over the holidays. Unfortunately, many real estate
Imagine the first place you lived as a young adult. Now imagine trying to fit your life today into that space. Not pretty, right? For most of us, our housing needs are cyclical. A newly independent adult can find freedom and flexibility in even a tiny apartment. That same space, to a growing family, would
Coldwell Banker – Oceanside Real Estate
177-662 Goldstream Ave, Victoria, BC
Office 250-383-1500
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