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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
SPEECHLESS SUNDAY IT'S SUMMER PERENNIAL TIME IN OUR YARD Spring Time Flowers are all but gone, now it's time for our perennials to shine and add Summer Colour to our Garden. Here two Perennials currently in their full bloom in our back yard as we head into August in Victoria, BC First our Rudbeckia hirta, commonly called "Black-Eyed Susan"..a member of the sunflower tribe of the large family Asteraceae. Annual Colourful Perennial...which the Bees love is our Solidago, commonly called goldenrods,(Canadian Goldenrod) is a genus of about 100 to 120 species of flowering plants in the aster family. It's also a Edible Wild Food SPEECHLESS SUNDAY IT'S SUMMER PERENNIAL TIME IN OUR YARD
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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 IN VICTORIA BC Are you planing to Buy a Home in GORDON HEAD?  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 Victoria, BC like outlined in the Photo below and you'll soon receive a FREE current list of Homes and Properties For Sale throughout Fairfield and Rockland, BC. “The neighborhood of Gordon Head In Saanich the largest municpality 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 that is conveniently located just 2 miles outside of Downtow...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
FIND FAIRFIELD & ROCKLAND HOMES AND PROPERTIES IN VICTORIA BC Are you planing to Buy a Home in FAIRFIELD OR ROCKLAND?  Then you have come to the right place..It's easy to find your next dream home in Fairfield, just fill in a few Questions to Find Fairfield and Rockland Homes and Properties in Victoria, BC like outlined in the Photo below and you'll soon receive a FREE current list of Homes and Properties For Sale throughout Fairfield and Rockland, BC. “The neighborhood of Fairfield British Columbia is a delightfully peaceful and prosperous alcove of the beautiful Provincial Capital City of Victoria. See her serene and stately streets stretch out for miles along the sparkling coast, and know that from wherever you are this is a home - and what a home!" Map of Fairfield and Rockland in V...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
FIND OAK BAY HOMES AND PROPERTIES IN VICTORIA BC Are you planing to Buy a Oak Bay Home?  Then you have come to the right place..It's easy to find your next dream home in Oak Bay, just fill in a few Questions to Find Oak Bay Homes and Properties in Victoria, BC like in the Photo below and you'll soon receive a FREE current list of Homes For Sale in Oak Bay. Residential homes in Oak Bay are some of the sought after Homes in the City and across Canada. Oak Bay is a Municipality located on the South East Side of the City of Victoria.  Victoria is the Capital City of British Columbia located on the Southern tip of Vancouver Island off the west coast of Canada next to the Pacific Ocean.Oak Bay itself is made of several neighborhoods and reference is made to these areas of Oak Bay when locals ...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
AUGUST 3 IS BC DAY AND OUR ANNUAL OUTDOOR SYMPHONY SPLASH Our annual Victoria Symphony Splash is a spectacular event that sees Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour transformed into an outdoor concert stage Symphony Splash is the largest annual outdoor symphony event in Canada, attracting up to 40,000 Victoria residents and visitors. The event is an excellent musical event by the Victoria Symphony.  Monday BC Day is August 3 come and celabrate in on Monday evening.Watch and listen to the Victoria Symphony playing from a barge in Victoria's Inner Harbour. The annual BC Day event is put on for Free for the public.... Donations are welcome Symphony Splash is made possible with Corporate support and public donations. Donate $5 or more and receive a commemorative 2013 Victoria Symphony Splash b...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
Find Hundreds Of Homes For Sale  In Victoria BC before they go public on the national Realtor.ca web site or in the search engines like Google, Yahoo, Bing and Yes even the online classified sites like used Victoria, Kijji or Craigslist and even Zoocasa(in Canada simular to Trulia or Zillow in USA). Wake up every morning to see New listings of Victoria BC homes that interest you in your email inbox. Have you missed hot new listings only to find there is an accepted offer when you follow up after finding a Hot new listing in Realtor.ca or searching on online in the search engines If you are currently looking for your next home in Victoria you have come to the right place..... It's easy just go to the following page below and fill in your wish list for your next home in Victoria. Immediat...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
MY VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH A SATISFIED CLIENT |MORAG PAUL. In the past I’ve received written testimonials from many satisfied clients, This time a Client Morag Paul agreed to give me a Video Testimonial interview after selling her Rockland Ave two bedroom condo. It's longer than I wanted to do. however I wanted walk through her home then interview Morag so I could capture some of her Rockland Ave home we had just Sold. Nice Lady and certainly a treat to work with selling her home in Victoria, BC. Morag was moving to be closer to family in the City of White Rock near Vancouver, BC   Planing on making a move? Lets meet to discuss What I do to Sell Victoria Homes.   My Video Testimonial With Morag Paul   Source: DOING A VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH A SATISFIED CLIENT |MORAG PAUL.
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
BEAR MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE CONDO LISTED AND SOLD IN 21 DAYS   Who Else Would Like To Sell Their Home Fast and For Top Dollar?   On July 1, 2014 I listed a One Bedroom and Den Corner unit Condo overlooking the 9th Fairway on one of the two Jack Nicklaus Golf Courses at the Bear Mountain Golf Resort Community.   This Condo was fully furnished. As I usual I generated a ton of interest and showings even an offer early in my internet marketing, The first offer wasn’t to be and the showings and enquiries continued. View my Bear Mountain Golf Course Condo with My Virtual Tour   My buyer is a first time home buyer moving back to Canada. He was looking for his first home and a nice Condo at the Bear Mountain Golf Resort..Why he’s a golfer and loved the idea he could to walk out his front door and...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
Moving to Victoria BC?  Victoria is the Jewel on the South Eastern End of Vancouver Island. In 2011 Victoria BC Ranked the #1 City to live in the Canada to Retire or Raise a family.  "Victoria certainly  is no longer a secret to the rest of the World." The City of Victoria BC and the surround area offers the mildest climate in all of Canada where residents do their annual flower count Starting in February  and into March...Bragging to the rest of the World that is still deep in Snow. Victoria and Vancouver Island is surround by the Pacific Ocean and it's West Coast Natural Beauty. The 50 Degree waters help keep the Climate Mild throughout the year.Victoria is the Seat of the British Columbia Provincial Government, Canada's West Coast Naval Base called CFB Esquimalt, home to four post-se...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
Fred Carver Top Realtor Victoria BC Canada Over his 40 years selling real estate, Victoria Top real estate expert Fred Carver has enjoyed not only awards and recognition for his quality service, but a track record of successful relationships and results that keep clients happy and loyal.   A very high achiever who settles for nothing less than the best, Fred has excelled in selling all types of real estate throughout Victoria, from bare land and acreages to new and existing homes, and prime luxury and waterfront properties.  He also has expertise locating and selling land for condominium projects in which he’s involved from start to finish, as well as new and existing apartment buildings in Victoria, Oak Bay, James Bay, Fairfield, Rockland, Saanich and the West Shore.    This native Vic...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
220-1375 BEAR MOUNTAIN PARKWAY-YOUTUBE VIRTUAL TOUR 220-1375 Bear Mountain Parkway No other name in golf is as legendary as Jack Nicklaus...together with his son Steve, he has brought his legendary talents to the challenge of designing Western Canada’s premier golf experience at Bear Mountain Resort.Situated directly on the 8th and 9th fairways of our Nicklaus co-designed golf course, St. Andrews Walk lets you take advantage of everything Bear Mountain Resort offers. With  two premier golf courses, a master planned residential community neighbourhood, a resort village and all the amenities you would expect from a world class resort… I JUST LISTED this Fully Furnished one bed & den or guest bedroom on the Golf course side in St Andrews Walk East. A Luxurious condo facing the world famous...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
FRIDAY FOTOS|SIDNEY THURSDAY NIGHT STREET MARKET   Last night we attended the Thursday Night Street Market in Sidney BC which runs all Summer long…..See My Blog Post “Sidney By The Sea Thursday Night Street Market”   I should have taken more photos, we were distracted carrying our 3 month old puppy “Boo a min Poodle) who was taking in all the activity and we were enjoying looking at all the wares of many of the merchants.   Love the Fresh Veggies and Fruit(Strawberries, Raspberries and Blackberries) for colourful Photos. Mostly Food and Crafts by local Farmers, home cooking chiefs(selling their home made goodies)..ha and Artist of all types.   We bought two powdered coated metal Maple Leaf for gifts , cheese bread and fresh plums for our neighbour...Yes we bought some Plums for us along...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY JULY 13-14 2-4 PM 10-1063 Valewood Trail  Google Map to 10-1063 Valewood Trail, Victoria, BC Rancher Style one level Townhouses are very popular and in demand. Come and this beautiful one level end unit Townhome in Broadmead.   This stylishly updated spacious unit is in pristine condition and features: Bamboo flooring, quality stainless steel appliances, designer blinds, vinyl windows, hot water on demand, cozy gas fireplace, gas heat, crown mouldings,double car garage, crawl space for extra storage.   Spacious master bedroom with ensuite and ample closet space. Enjoy your private patio off of the kitchen and livingroom, perfect for summer BBQS.   Quiet peaceful park like setting in a well managed and maintained complex. Enjoy Broadmeads relaxed lifestyle with walking ...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
VICTORIA BC REAL ESTATE WATERFRONT HOMES IN JULY   RECEIVE NEW VICTORIA WATERFRONT HOMES LISTINGS EMAILED TO YOU DAILY WEEKLY OR MONTHLY.   VICTORIA BC WATERFRONT HOMES FOR SALE   Never miss out on another New Listing for a VICTORIA BC REAL ESTATE WATERFRONT HOME For Sale     Just Go to my  Automated Home Search Program and fill in the details.   Price Range: 600,000  to $ 14,000,000 Bedrooms: 2 to 7 Bathroom: 2-5 Lot Size: Minimum required House Size: 800 to 12,000 sq.ft. Age: 1900-present etc; Ask for other Features you would like   Currently there are 32  Pending Sales on waterfront Homes in Victoria BC 77 Completed sales since January 1 2014 and counting the Gulf Islands there are 291 currently For Sale….great time to buy a waterfront home in Greater Victoria   Source: VICTORIA BC R...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
FAIRFIELD ROCKLAND BC HOMES FOR SALE MARKET REPORT JULY 10, 2014   Wow here it is June already in Fairfield in Victoria, BC and it’s time again for my Fairfield Rockland Homes For Sale Market Report for July 10, 2014   If you are Searching for a Fairfield or Rockland BC Home to Buy you have come to the right place. The Quality of Life in Fairfield is always in demand, even if you do not own a Fairfield or Rockland single home, the life style is available to Condo & Townhouse owners too. Fairfield Rockland BC Homes For Sale in Victoria BC Rockland: 14 Fairfield West: 20 Fairfield East: 15 There are currently 20 Homes For Sale over a Million Dollars in all of these neighbourhoods in Fairfield.   At the End of April there was only 3.67 months inventory of Single Family Fairfield and Rockla...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
INCREASE YOUR FAIRFIELD ROCKLAND HOME VALUE|WITH CURB APPEAL First impressions count Most home buyers choose to drive by your home first before wanting to set an appointment to view. An attractive yard that is free of debris will gain interest quickly.  Current list of Fairfield and Rockland Homes For Sale Make sure that trees are trimmed and that your home can be seen from the street. Have the grass mowed, trimmed and edged. Walkways should be swept. Clean away all debris. Remove parked cars or RVs. When in season plant flowers to add color.   Remember, if the home buyer does not like the outside, that person simply drives on to the next Fairfield or Rockland house for sale. Get your home ready for drive by traffic and give folks something extra nice to look at.   Go here to get the FU...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
INCREASE YOUR GORDON HEAD HOME VALUE|WITH CURB APPEAL First impressions count Most home buyers choose to drive by your home first before wanting to set an appointment to view. An attractive yard that is free of debris will gain interest quickly.  Receive a FREE current list of Gordon Head Homes For Sale Make sure that trees are trimmed and that your home can be seen from the street. Have the grass mowed, trimmed and edged. Walkways should be swept. Clean away all debris. Remove parked cars or RVs. When in season plant flowers to add color.   Remember, if the home buyer does not like the outside, that person simply drives on to the next Gordon Head house for sale. Get your home ready for drive by traffic and give folks something extra nice to look at.   Go here to get the FULL REPORT and...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
INCREASE YOUR OAK BAY HOME VALUE|CURB APPEAL First impressions count Most home buyers choose to drive by your home first before wanting to set an appointment to view. An attractive yard that is free of debris will gain interest quickly.   Make sure that trees are trimmed and that your home can be seen from the street. Have the grass mowed, trimmed and edged. Walkways should be swept. Clean away all debris. Remove parked cars or RVs. When in season plant flowers to add color.   Remember, if the home buyer does not like the outside, that person simply drives on to the next house. Get your home ready for drive by traffic and give folks something extra nice to look at.   Go here to get the FULL REPORT and your Oak Bay Home Value NOW!   Source: INCREASE YOUR OAK BAY HOME VALUE|CURB APPEAL
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL TODAY AT BEAVER LAKE PARK   Our Local Strawberries are out and available at road side stands like along Wilkinson Rd and Farmersmarkets along Oldfield Rd. Along with Fresh Raspberries.     Fresh Local Strawberries are sooo Good, they make great pies, on ice cream or just plain by themselves...Have you tried dipping them in Chocolate? My dog even loves fresh strawberries.             Today (Sunday July 6th) is the 46th Annual Strawberry Festival at Beaver Lake Park.. Go Early they start selling tickets (just.5o cents) before lunch for strawberry and ice cream, Strawberry and ice cream will be served after 1pm...Mmm Free Admission This event originated as a celebration of the agricultural roots of Saanich and has blossomed into a grand festival for all ages.  Enjoy an ...
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By Fred Carver Real Estate Consulant, Accredited Real Estate Consultant
(Retired BC Realtor)
  Schedule a Showing/Request Info Homes Close to Where You Work Victoria Homes For Sale Victoria Real Estate Gordon Head Homes For Sale Search All Homes For Sale Avoid Foreclosure What is Your Home Worth?   Fred Carver Re/Max Camosun 250-744-3301 Questions?Schedule a Showing! MLS#: 339657   Licensed In:BC Information valid for the date of this posting only. Please contact us for the most current information and status of this property. 220-1375 Bear Mountain Parkway Victoria, BC Just Listed    Description Photos Maps & Local Schools           View the Property Details, More Photos, Map & Schoolinformation here at the updated Virtual Tour!   No other name in golf is as legendary as Jack Nicklaus...together with his son Steve, he has brought his legendary talents to the challenge of desi...
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