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Amazing Condo Complex

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# 413 – 75 Gorge Road West is the BEST 1 bed 2 bath on the market.

Welcome to The Cedar Shores, a resort living at its finest.

This amazing condo complex comes with ALL the amenities starting with the indoor year-round pool, hot tub, sauna, tennis courts, and private social room.

This beautiful bright updated kitchen radiates a wonderful mix of warmth and elegance.

With your separate dining area overlooking your private patio flowing into your cozy living room with a real wood fireplace, you will feel right at home.

The two large sliding glass doors give your main living area ample sunlight all day long.

The sizable bedroom comes with convenient ensuite fair-sized cupboards and more than enough

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Vancouver Island Real Estate - In January 2023, Vancouver Island saw 521 property sales, with the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board Area (VIREB) reporting 243 and the Victoria Real Estate Board Area (VREB) reporting 278. Of the VIREB sales, 165 were single-family homes, 42 were condos, and 32 were townhomes. For further details on the VREB numbers, please refer to our full Victoria report by clicking HERE.

  Year/year Month/month
Single Family Dwellings -24% -18%
Condos -52% +20%
Townhomes -41% +33%

Inventory saw a year-over-year increase, with 861 single-family homes listed in January compared to 257 one year ago, although listings dropped by 4% from the month prior. Similarly, condo

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Victoria Market Overview - January was theoretically one of the slowest months for real estate sales in Victoria on record. I say theoretically because although the numbers were low the pre-number activity (calls, showings, and offers) was busy, especially in the second half of January and so far in February. Talk around the brokerage water cooler says this isn’t just our group. Almost everyone at RE/MAX Generation is busy fielding calls, updating their clients, and booking showings. Inventory is up and the coming soon hopper is bursting. 

The central bank is indicating that we have passed the time for big jumps and that interest rates will remain somewhat more stable for the time being. Affordability, meaning how much buyers are actually paying

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What to Know About Driving in Victoria

The city of Victoria, BC, is a beautiful, water-privileged community and the largest city on Vancouver Island. Newcomers frequently want to know about traffic in Victoria since so many workers are employed in the downtown and surrounding areas. The good news is that Victoria is relatively easy to get around in once a person figures out the major roads to use or avoid at certain times, and there's an excellent public transportation system. For anyone considering moving to Victoria, this short guide will tell them everything they need to know about driving in the area.

Get to Know Your Major Roads


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Highway 1, known as the Trans-Canada Highway, famously begins in Victoria. There's a Mile Zero Monument at Beacon Hill Park in South

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3 Bed 3 Bath 3 Car Townhome

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Welcome to Unit B-7880 Wallace drive this is the first time this stunning 3 bed 3 bath has ever been on the market.

As you conveniently walk into your newly 2022 renovated kitchen that boasts elegance with its quartz countertops, real wood cupboards, brand new sink, and fridge.

The open bright floor plan gives you a large at-home feeling right away.

Walk through to your fully fenced yard perfect for young kids, dogs, a small garden, and the bbq season.

Enjoy your evenings cozying up in front of the electric fireplace that has been the sole heat source for this home since 2014.

The ease of the powder room on the main floor makes entertaining simple.

Upstairs you will find your fully equipped and

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Turn Key Ready 2 Bed bungalow no Strata Fees for the next 6 months!

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Welcome home to # 12-1016 Dunford Ave, this meticulously well-maintained bungalow townhome has not been on the market for 13 years.

With crown molding throughout you can see the time effort and true craftsmanship as you walk in, the beautifully updated kitchen to the left, has real wood cabinets, soft roll drawers, stainless steel appliances, and a brand-new tap.

The bathroom was just recently updated with new countertops, cabinets, a low-flush toilet, a new fan, and a tap.

Central vacuum throughout the home 30 feet hose with sweep inlet valve in the kitchen and bathroom.

Multiple heat options with heat pump, all new baseboard heaters, and a pellet stove for that

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What to Look For When Buying a HouseAre you ready to make a move to your next home? There are many things to consider when planning for the future, and ensuring you're house-hunting with the right things in mind is essential. Whether you're planning to move to your first home or your fiftieth, considering these factors during your search and purchase will set you up for a solid future.

The Right Location

It's been said in real estate millions of times and needs to be repeated: location, location, location.

Most home searches focus on an ideal location, and there's a good reason for that. Location determines many aspects of your future lifestyle. You sleep and relax in your home, but you live outside around your home, too.

Before you settle in a specific area, get to know the

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Beautifully Updated Ocean and Mt. View home on manicured .43 acres

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Upon entering the .43 acre private manicured grounds Ocean and Mt. views encompass this updated 5 bed, 3 baths 3400+ sq. ft. home with parking galore in a quiet cul de sac.

The open spacious main level is breathtakingly beautiful as your eyes are drawn to the view!

Entertain guests in the quiet conversation flex room overlooking the grounds or the Ocean view vaulted living, dining, and kitchen areas offering light-engineered hardwood and sliders to the private deck.

Adjacent bayed breakfast room with gourmet kitchen, Carrara backsplash, granite counters, Island, and corner windows to watch the ships while you entertain.

The principal bedroom offers a new luxury spa

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Affordable Langford Lake Living

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Welcome to affordable living in the heart of Langford on the lake in your two-bed, one-and-a-half-bath home with roughly 1130 sq/ft of living space.

This manufactured home has been lovingly updated over the years with new features such as a newer kitchen, tankless water heater, air conditioning, and a detached garage with a remote door control.

Enjoy afternoon BBQs with friends and family on your generous 100+ sq/ft deck right next to a large greenspace giving you ample privacy from your neighbours.

Spitting distance from Langford Lake for those hot summer dips or lazy fishing days out on the water.

Perfectly located between Goldstream and Langford and close to shopping and schools.

   
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Adorable South West facing bedroom plus den condo at Ocean Grove 

 

Welcome to unit 204 at 3223 Selleck Way, an adorable South West facing bedroom plus den condo at Ocean Grove only steps to the beach.  

Ocean and mountain views from both the condo and the oversized 14 x 12 covered patio are sure to please in this open-concept executive-style condo.  

Spacious kitchen with large sit-up island features wrap-around granite countertops with Fisher Paykel high-end stainless appliances.  

Large windows bring loads of natural light into the family room complete with a gas fireplace and separate dining area while maintaining flow through to the kitchen.  

The large bedroom connects to the bath with a soaker tub and a separate walk-in

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