Archive for October, 2007


Wed
31
Oct

Real Estate In Victoria - Predictions: 2008 will mark the seventh consecutive year in which housing starts exceed 200,000 units.

When it comes to Victoria Real Estate we are not alone when we say we will have another fantastic year in 2008. We have mentioned in many of our blogs that our Real Estate Market here in Victoria, in British Columbia and in Canada in general will be very strong.
A recent article by CMHC (Canadian [...]


Tue
30
Oct

Properties in Victoria Professional logs Some Serious Real Estate

We here at Properties in Victoria Professionalsare proud to announce that our International Client Care Coordinator, Sarah West, placed 6th at the Shawnigan Lake 1/2 Marathon this past weekend. Well done Sarah.
Shawnigan Lake is located some 40km north of of Victoria BC, and has slowly transformed over the years from a “cottage country” community to [...]


Tue
30
Oct

Real Estate In Victoria - Victoria vs Calgary

The Real Estate Market in Victoria and British Columbia in general has had a very strong year and it looks like it will continue in 2008. If you have been following our blogs you know that we are pretty bullish on the Real Estate Market in Victoria.
Every so often we look at some of the [...]


Fri
26
Oct

Properties In Victoria Professionals - October is Powersmart Month In BC.

You have purchased Real Estate in Victoria, now how do you keep the power bill at at minimum. Here are some tips that might help. 
Power Smart Month - October 2007
October is Power Smart month, and BC Hydro encourages British Columbians to take inventory on what they’re currently doing to be more energy efficient and explore [...]


Thu
25
Oct

Real Estate In Victoria, BC. Canada - Moving Advice Part 5 of 6

Moving your Vehicles to Victoria
Moving Vehicles
What are my options for moving cars, trucks, and other vehicles long distance?
On the moving van

In most cases, at least one of your automobiles can travel on the moving van with your furniture (peak period may be an exception).
Your automobile is strapped down. Plywood decking is used to protect the [...]


Sun
21
Oct

Real Estate In Victoria, BC. Canada - Moving Advice Part 4 of 6

In this series of moving blogs we have previously discussed the importance of the “Moving Calendar“, “Before You Move” and “Moving With Kids”. In part four of this series we will look at how you will handle your pets.
                                                Moving with Pets
How should I move my pet?
Pets, like any other family member, feel the stress [...]


Sat
20
Oct

Real Estate In Victoria, British Columbia, Canada - Moving Advice Part 3 of 6

You have purchased Real Estate in Victoria, you have planned your moving calendar, and in  part 2 of this moving blog we discussed what to think about before you move. Next we want to talk about Moving with Kids.
          

Moving With Kids
How do I make the move easier on my kids?
In all of the hustle and [...]


Fri
19
Oct

Real Estate In Victoria BC. - Moving Advice Part 2 of 6

Victoria, BC. Canada. 19th October 2007.
 In this part of our blog (Real Estate In Victoria - Moving Advice Part 2 of 6) we will look at some of the things to keep in mind. In part 1 we discussed the “Moving Calendar”

                          Before You Move To Victoria.
What are some commonly overlooked pre-move arrangements I should make? Use this helpful [...]


Thu
18
Oct

Victoria BC Real Estate - BC Home Sales Increase in September 2007

It does not come as a surprise to us that the over all stats for the month of September in  British Columbia (BC) increase dramatically from last year. For those of you that has been following our blog you know we are very bullish on Victoria Real Estate and British Columbia in general. A recent [...]


Wed
17
Oct

Real Estate In Victoria BC. - Moving Advice Part 1 of 6

So you have purchased your dream property in Victoria BC. Now the the time comes to move and this can be one of the most stressful times in your life. In the next six blogs we will explore how to take the stress away.
How can I make my move run smoothly?
The more planning you do, [...]