Victoria Real Estate Market Update
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In October 2024, the Victoria Real Estate Board region saw a total of 654 property sales, marking a 60.7% increase over October 2023 and a 14.5% rise…
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Market Statistics Victoria BC – February 2024
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MARKET STATISTICS VICTORIA BC – JUNE 2023
Conclusion of a strong spring Victoria real estate market A total of 705 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this June, 15.2 per cent…
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MARKET STATISTICS VICTORIA BC – MAY 2023
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February 2022 Real Estate Stats
February Market Statistics Record low inventory prevents Victoria real estate market from cooling‐off A total of 718 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this…
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WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO HAVE A TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS ON YOUR SIDE!
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DECEMBER 2021 REAL ESTATE STATS
The 2021 Victoria Real Estate Market Year In Review January 4, 2022 – A total of 438 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this…
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November 2021 Real Estate Stats
No change on the horizon for the Victoria real estate market December 1, 2021 Strong demand for housing in our community continue to exceed the all-time low…
October 2021 Real Estate Statistics
Inventory pressures continue to constrain Victoria real estate market November 1, 2021 A total of 745 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this October,…
ARE WE STILL IN A SELLERS’ MARKET?
Yes we certainly are… Victoria is in a situation this month that is very similar to last month, we have seen a lot of demand for homes…
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Fall Home Maintenance Tips
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September 2021 Real Estate Statistics
October 1, 2021 A greater commitment to development required to balance local housing market A total of 761 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region…
April 2021 Real Estate Market Statistics
April Real Estate Market Statistics Housing in Greater Victoria remains in high demand May 3, 2021 “Comparing last year’s April market to 2021 does not provide us any…