January 2023

Foreign Buyer Ban Explained with Guest January Bury

Posted on Jan 16, 2023 in The Victoria Real Estate Show


The foreign buyer ban came into effect January 3, 2023. And with it some more revelations of what exactly this Regulation means. Today Jane, along with guest January Bury, will dissect what “The Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act prevents non-Canadians from buying residential property in Canada” actually means...

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7 Dining Room Updates

Posted on Jan 10, 2023


The traditional formal dining room has gone by the wayside these days as many homeowners have turned them into part of the family living space. If you’re one of the few who still has a formal dining room, though, you can breathe new life into the space with a few simple updates. Here are several ideas to modernize the formal dining room.

1. Paint Ma...

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Why is your tax assessment different than an Appraisal & Market Value?

Posted on Jan 09, 2023 in The Victoria Real Estate Show


Today, we will summarize our annual stats from 2022 and discuss why your tax assessment is different than an Appraisal and Market Value, with guest Katie Snelling. Katie worked for BC Assessment as an Assessor and is now an Appraiser with Cunningham & Rivard Appraisals Ltd.

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December Victoria Housing Market Update

Posted on Jan 06, 2023



It's a new year and although the market has been very slow due to high interest rates, low inventory and low demand, I still have many buyers seeking homes.  Many are awaiting more selection, which we should begin to see as spring approaches. 

Overall I expect January to be relatively slow, although busier than December. Look for the market to pick up...

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5 Desk Organization Ideas To Keep Your Workspace Clean

Posted on Jan 03, 2023


If your desktop looks less like a productive workspace and more like the aftermath of a tornado touchdown, the following list is for you. Created for hardworking people like you, these desk organization ideas will help you tidy up your workspace, so you can get focused on getting things done.

1. Keep Your Desktop Simple

Everyone needs pens, pencils...

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