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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
Selling Your Home: Where to Begin? First Impressions Remember what first attracted you to your house when you bought it? What excited you about its most appealing features? Now that you're selling your home, you'll need to look at it as if you were buying it all over again. A spruced up house makes a great first impression on potential buyers. An attractive property grabs their attention and makes them excited about finding a house that looks and feels well-cared for. Because buyers know they’ll encounter fewer problems if they buy it, your house becomes more appealing and stands out from the competition. So if you prepare your home correctly, you’ll save time selling it when it’s on the market. A good first impression makes an impact on a number of levels. It’s not just the way your ho...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
MOVE INTO THIS 4 BEDROOM ROYAL OAK TOWNHOUSE FOR CHRISTMAS     You'll enjoy waking up Christmas morning in your new home with two cheery & warm Natural Gas Fireplaces.....     554 Heatherdale Lane is a 4 bedroom 3 Bathrooms quality built 2634 sq.ft.  Townhouse. Located in the popular Heatherdale Estates in the Royal Oak District of Victoria, BC.  Quite Location, Great Neighbours with three levels of quality quite living. Two Cars? No problem, this Townhouse has a large 25' x 20' Double Car Garage. This Royal Oak Townhouse is located just minutes to the Saanich Commonwealth Pool and Recreation Center, two Major shopping centers. Broadmead and Royal Oak Centre, both only 5 minutes away by car. Easy access by car to Downtown Victoria and or to the highway to the Victoria International Airp...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
Greater Victoria Pending Home Sale November 15, 2014 There are currently 391 MLS Pending Home Sales in Greater Victoria. Looking For a Home to Buy in Greater Victoria? Then you have come to the right place. Map of Greater Victoria BC Where are the Most Propular Places in Victoria for Greater Victoria Home Buyers? Leading is Sannich East with 85 Pending Home Sales with an average selling price of $711,973 average days on the market 40(time they took to sell). Langford comes in a distant 2nd with 42 Pending Home Sales with an average selling Price of $515,033 average days on the market 66. Oak Bay comes in third behind Langford with 33 Pending Home Sales with an average selling price of $1,005,988 average days on thec market 88. In Fourth Place Victoria proper with 32 Pending Home Sales w...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
TODAY I JUST LEARNED ABOUT THE 2ND LEADING CAUSE OF LUNG CANCER While Driving today and Listening to a local Talk show on Victoria's CFAX radio, they where talking about the dangers of Radon Gas. Saying it is the 2nd leading cause of Lung Cancer after Smoking. I have heard of Radon, but never gave it a second thought or knew of it's danger until today.  The Radio Host and Guest went into detail explaing where it is found...Where? In our homes, it comes from the ground and can leak up into our houses without us knowing. The Comentators where telling us (listeners) to check your basement or crawl space for cracks in the floor or foundation...which is the easiest way to enter our homes. tThey were saying he Gas is radioactive and comes from the ground..not all ground, so testing for the ga...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
GORDON HEAD REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE|NOVEMBER 13-2014   November 13, 2014. Victoria BC Real Estate Gordon Head Real Estate Market Update. Real Estate in Gordon Head is always in demand in Victoria and this Summer has been no exception.   Gordon Head Live MLS Map of homes for sale.   Victoria BC Real Estate Map of Gordon Head Homes For Sale   There are currently 18 Gordon Head Homes For Sale ranging in price from $529,900 on Torquay Dr to $1,850,000 On Leyns Rd   There are Currently 18 Pending Home Sales in Gordon Head with an average selling price of $758,327 which includes 2 homes Selling over a Million dollars.   Price Benchmark for 1 & 2 Story Gordon Head Homes, Gordon Head homes are seeing a 2.13% price increase in the last 6 months.   See my Post regarding my Live MLS Map of Gordo...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
NOVEMBER 11 Remembering...Lest we Forget those that gave their lives In Flanders Fields by Major Dr. John McCrae, May 1915 In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,That mark our place; and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below.   We are the Dead. Short days agoWe lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,Loved and were loved, and now we lieIn Flanders fields.Take up our quarrel with the foe:To you from failing hands we throwThe torch; be yours to hold it high.If ye break faith with us who dieWe shall not sleep,though poppies growIn Flanders fields.   On 2 May, 1915, in the second week of fighting during the Second Battle of Ypres Lieutenant Alexis Helmer was killed by a German artillery shell. He was a friend of the Canadian mi...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
Victoria is seeing another Indian Summer again this Fall, The Rains has started, yet we're seeing back to back Sunny Days too. Yesterday while out for a daily walk with my Puppy 7 month old Mini Poodle, we went along a Trail near us known as Panama Flats in Saanich. Beside the trail is a pond where our local Ducks reside and call home. The Sunny afternoon presented a nice opportunity for a great Photo Opportunity. Enjoy  
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
OAK BAY BC REAL ESTATE NOVEMBER 7/14 MARKET SNAPSHOT       Our Victoria BC our Oak Bay Real Estate market is going full steam ahead as we head into Fall.   Here is my November 7/14 real estate market snapshot for Oak Bay     If you are looking to find your next home in Victoria BC in the popular Oak Bay neighborhood you have come to the right place.   Check more about Oak Bay on my web site    Current active Oak Bay Real Estate MLS listings of Homes For Sale in each of the following Oak Bay Neighborhood.   South Oak Bay  29 Gonzales             2 North Oak Bay    4 Estevan               6 Henderson          10 Uplands              14     Current Total Number of active single family listings in Oak Bay = 65 Homes         Currently there are 32 Pending homes Sold throughout Oak Bay with a...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
Saanich West November Royal Oak & Northridge Real Estate Market Report. Saanich West-Royal Oak & Northridge Real Estate Weekly Review-November 6, 2014 We here at Fred Carver Real Estate Marketing Re/Max Camosun continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find Royal Oak & Northridge  Saanich West real estate review Nov 6, 2011. View Map of Homes For Sale in Royal Oak & Northridge Current listings: Single Family Homes on the market= 6 Number of Total Pending sales= 9 New Listings this week:  0 New Pending Sales this week:  0 Number of Sold’s this week (completed sale) =  1 Average Single Family Home Pending Selling price : $528,267 Average Days on Market= 34  If you would like a Free list of homes for s...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
FIND GORDON HEAD HOMES AND PROPERTIES FOR SALE THIS NOVEMBER Are you planing to Buy a Home in GORDON HEAD this November and move before Christmas? Then you have come to the right place..It's easy to find your next dream home in Saanich's Gordon Head neighbourhood, just fill in a few Questions to find Gordon Head Homes and Properties in November like outlined in the Photo below and you'll soon receive a FREE current list of Homes and Properties For Sale throughout Gordon Head in Victoria, BC, BC. “The neighborhood of Gordon Head In Saanich the largest municipality in Victoria British Columbia is a middle Income family neighbourhood with the University of Victoria bordering the South Eastern Boundary" The Gordon Head is a beautiful neighbourhood of single family homes Conveniently located...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
 I JUST LISTED a 2008 4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Townhouse at Heatherdale Estates in the Royal Oak neighbourhood of Victoria, BC...Purchase  554 Heatherdale Lane this month and MOVE IN BEFORE XMAS. This 2634 sq.ft Townhouse can be purchased with as little as $26,250 Down payment with $1200 by weekly payments Sub to a speedy mortgage approval.   Shopping is just few minutes away at Broadmead Village,Royal Oak Mall & family recreation at the Commonwealth recreation center. Very bright & spacious rooms throughout. Enjoy the 2 Natural Gas gas fireplaces Lots of storage areas in this townhouse. Check out the modern open plan Kitchen open to the 12 x 14 family room and 9 x 7 breakfast nook and large balcony for additional summer time living Large 12 x 14 MBR with walk in closet & luxurious 5 piece ...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
THINGS WE DID BEFORE WE SOLD OUR HOME I often have clients telling what worked for them when we Sold their home. If you are Planning on Selling Your home Soon I offer a Complimentary Market Analysis Here's a outline from one home seller did for me, Gerry & Guy. Fred we listened to your advice and followed through and as you said we sold our home when we wanted our home Sold..... Here what Fred recommended and Tips we implemented before and during our listing.... We reviewed the research of home sales and listings in our neighbourhood Fred showed us, He pointed out the recent sales averages and we set our asking price close to recent sales...We knew we had to be realistic with our asking price. Fred showed how long it would take and approximately when we would move with his easy to under...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
TOP TEN TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL OPEN HOUSE   Over the years I have found there are some important activities to having a successful Open House. A successful Open House means bringing the current Home Buyers to see your Home or New Listing. A Sale will result if the home is priced competitively and the curb appeal is there   Note: We may only have one chance to make a first impression. This can includes pricing your home competitively. Homebuyers going to Open Houses are comparative shopping for price and curb appeal.   Homeowners 10 tips to preparing for an Open House Discuss with your Realtor the Open House best days and times  in your neighbourhood for Buyers...it maybe not what you are expecting. If you own a single family home, be sure your yard is neat and tidy, Freshly cut your lawn...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
FAIRFIELD ROCKLAND REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT Nov 1, 2014   Wow here it is November already in Fairfield in Victoria, BC and it’s time again for my Fairfield Rockland Homes For Sale Market Report for November 1,2014   If you are searching for a Fairfield or Rockland BC Home you have come to the right place. The Quality of Life in Fairfield & Rockland is always in demand, even if you do not own a Fairfield or Rockland single home, the lifestyle is available to Condo & Townhouse owners too.   Map of Fairfield & Rockland View Fairfield & Rockland Map in a larger map   Fairfield Rockland BC Single Family Homes For Sale in Victoria BC Rockland: 15 Fairfield West: 15 Fairfield East: 10 There are currently 21 Homes For Sale over a Million Dollars in all of these neighbourhoods in Fairfield.   F...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
Real Estate-107LIttle House of Horrors You have finally accumulated enough Shekels to place a decent down-payment on your first home. Beware! If you don’t do your homework, the largest purchase you will probably make, if not done correctly, will come back to bite you in the ass!IGNORE the Home Inspection.  It’s a needless expense and besides, everything is probably alright...right? WRONG!!! You’ve just been pre-approved for a $300,000 purchase and you’re going to jeapordise that to “save” $300 on an inspection by a licensed home inspector. Trust me, a licensed guy is probably going to be more thorough than your brother-in-law.  (Besides, the professional wears it if he screws up). Unseen problems lurk behind the walls, in the attic or in the basement. If it looks like recent renos have ...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
FRED…..CAN’T WE ALWAYS LOOK AT OFFERS? LETS LIST HOME FOR MORE THAN YOU RECOMMEND.   All too often we see listings on the market for a long time yet other listings sell quickly.   I’m often asked when I’m listing a house..”Let’s list & ask more for my home” than my recommended asking price....”Can’t we always look at offers”.   I explain to clients....The most activity we’ll see is in the beginning is when a house is first listed for sale. At any one time there maybe be only 20 Buyers looking for a home in their neighbourhood and price range. The Buyers come and look in the first week or so after that we are only relying on only new buyers coming into the market and showing activity slows.Bottom Line Home buyers are comparative shoppers and they know house values in your neighbourhood… ...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
FREE HOME EVAULUATION FOR YOUR SAANICH WEST ROYAL OAK HOME--VICTORIA BCNeed a FREE Home Evaluation of your SAANICH WEST Home,Condo or Townhouse in  Victoria BC ?If you're in need of a Free Home Evaluation of your home or condo in SAANICH  WEST including Royal Oak,  Layritz Park, Marigold, and the Gorge Tillicum in Saanich BC        Call YOUR AREA SPECIALIST Fred Carver Re/Max Camosun at 250-598-2963 or email fredcarver@remax.net    I will provide you with  free complimentary Free Home Evaulation, and there is no obligation to use me. Put my 40 Years Experience Selling Victoria Real Estate to Work For You Today!!I will present you with a complete presentation describing what your home or condo is worth in today's market, and we will provide a complete outline to you of my 24/7 Successful...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
Yesterday our weather was over the top for October, 20C(70F). Many mornings I take my Puppy, Mr. Boo down to the Gorge Park waterway for  his first daily walk, he loves it there and every day makes new and old people friends and doggie friends. In between meeting people as we walk I look for Photo opportunities, today was no exception, the skies where blue with fluffy white clouds and the Gorge Water was as smooth as Glass. Here's one of my photos where I captured the refection of the blue skies and clouds on the water which had a sleight shimmer on it. In the Distance is our New Craigflower Road Bridge.
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
Our Canadian Thanksgiving reminds me of my Mum's Thanksgiving Dinners and her Infamous Pumpkin Chiffon Pie. We are often invited out for Thanksgiving dinner...almost everyone makes Pumpkin Pie, Somehow it's never the same as my Mum's pie..I think everyone thinks like me. I've offered to bring Pumpkin Chiffon Pie and usually get a yawn, or we like the our original family pumpkin pie..Thanks everyone to their own tastes. We're going to my Brother-in laws tomorrow for Roast Turkey Dinner(He loves Turkey and so do I!) and yes pumpkin pie...my sister in-law's pumpkin pie is really good(made from Scratch), except I miss my Mum's Chiffon Pumpkin pie. No Problem...So this Morning I thought, why not make one just for us(me)....I pulled out mum's recipe, oh dear there are two recipes, both say th...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
  I recently listed a great 4 Bedroom Townhouse in Heatherdale Estates here in Victoria in the Royal Oak Neighbourhood. I asked an absolutely fabulous Photographer Yasmin Simpson photography  to help me with my online photo Presentation...Wow Talk about Going over the Top, she not only took some great photos she also created a photo collage to help with my print and online marketing like Facebook...Plus post on her own Facebook time line, she  then created an awesome Video of 5544 Heatherdale Lane...Thanks Yasmin!  Oh Yasmin was referred to me by our own Active Rainer Blogger Carra Riley 554 Heatherdale Lane Video
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