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Did you know that many homes - often the best homes are sold shortly after they are listed? How does this happen? The buyers learned about the new listing first!
NEWS FLASH The average price for single family homes in Greater Victoria in June 2008 was down from $601,897 to $580,104. There was a total of 723 sales of homes and other properties in June through the Victoria Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) compared to the 770 sales in May. Although sales last month were down substantially compared to the 949 sales in June of last year. Thinking about moving to Victoria?
Recent stats suggest that Canadians are retiring earlier than their parents...
Of the up to 700,000 people who retire every year, including the self-employed, about 80 per cent choose to stop working before the age of 65. While most Canadians would have retired at 65 a decade ago, the number is closer to 62 today... (Source Toronto Star)
As baby boomers continue to retire in ever increasing numbers, prices will fluctuate month to month but the long term trend is a continued increase in Victoria over the long term. Call me toll free at 1-877-478-9600 to have Victoria area listings e-mailed to you daily.
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Victoria, British Columbia... what's not to like?!! With it's mild climate producing liquid sunshine in the winter in place of snow, it is becoming the destination of choice for Baby Boomers all over the world.
Victoria is a metropolitan City that has many residents of British descent, but is increasingly attracting buyers world wide. Even with the currency change with our closest neighbor, United States, it is little wonder that American citizens are still flocking to Victoria and buying luxury ocean front condominiums, view properties and ocean front estates. With prices on the rise, Victoria is expensive but not when compared with other top tourist destinations. Check out other international tourist destinations then look again at our prices and I think you will agree that there is a lot of room for increase yet!
Golf? You bet! There are many amazing golf courses in the South Island area. These include the ocean front Victoria Golf and Country Club, Olympic View with its waterfall backdrop on one hole and many others... most open all year long.
If you want a get away, check out one of our luxury hotels. Included are the Empress, Laurel Point and Delta Ocean Pointe all overlooking the inner harbour. Fine dining includes Hunter's Steakhouse, Chandlers on Wharf, The Marina in Oak Bay and Pescatore's Fish House, just to name a few. Attractions include the world renown Butchart Gardens, Royal BC Museum, Royal Wax Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and of course whale watching. This is not a boring one horse town, but you can go for a carrige ride through the streets!
If you are considering a move to the Victoria area, or if you are lucky enough to reside here already, you will find this site and it's sister site at www.houseseek.com will provide you with all the information and resources you require. Thank you for visiting!
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