Congrats to all the top producers!

We are so grateful and proud to be recognized as one of RE/MAX Camosun’s top producing teams for the month of December! Even throughout the Holidays, our team has been putting in long days at the office this past month and their efforts do not go unnoticed!

Thank you to all our friends, family and clients for your continued support, it means the world!

If home buying is on your to-do list this year, there are some tasks to tackle before you start shopping. To help you prepare, here are five New Year’s Resolutions for homebuyers that you’ll definitely want to keep this year.

1. START SAVING FOR YOUR DOWN PAYMENT
It’s important to start thinking about how you will come up with the money – whether it’s using your RRSPs through the first-time Home Buyers’ Plan, savings, or financial help from the Bank of Mom and Dad.

2. CHECK YOUR CREDIT RATING
According to credit-rating company Equifax, a score of 690 or higher is considered “good.” Lenders will use this score in tandem with other factors, such as your debt-to-income ratio, to determine mortgage eligibility.

3. CREDIT CLEAN-UP
If you’re not happy with your credit score, take some time to bring it up to par before you start the pre-qualification process.

4. GET PRE-APPROVED FOR A MORTGAGE
Pre-approval is a written confirmation of the approved amount and the promised rate, so you can shop with confidence within a budget you know you can afford.

5. START SHOPPING
Online is a good place to start your search, but nothing beats first-hand experience. With budget in mind, bundle up and hit the streets to explore different neighborhoods.

Last but not least... work with the right agent who has experience in the area and the type of home you plan to purchase. They will make setting up viewings easy, and be ready and on your side to negotiate the best price when it comes time to finally make an offer.

If you're thinking of buying and would like some tips or assistance, reach out to us!

Here’s a little nudge to get out and enjoy the amazing activities and experiences you can find in the Victoria area this season.

Below is a small list to get you started!

1. Butchart Gardens
Over the Christmas season, from Dec 1 – Jan 6, Butchart Gardens is decorated in Christmas lights, and it’s truly magical to see. You can enjoy skating on an outdoor pond, listening to carollers sing, and having a meal or a hot chocolate in one of the coffee shops or restaurants.

2. The Royal BC Museum
Home to an impressive collection of artifacts and interactive exhibits, the Royal BC Museum also hosts a variety of fun and festive events come wintertime.

3. Brews & Bites Tour
Hop on a walking tour of the city’s best brews and bites. Sample delicious small plates of food expertly paired with sips from local microbrewers. Meet the brewer, get a hands-on introduction to the brewing process and taste the freshest possible beer sampled straight from the source!

4. Cowichan Wine Country Tour
If the weather outside is frightful, delight in a day trip north to the Cowichan Valley and warm your soul with a glass of wine. Unwind as you soak in stunning views and sip on an assortment of award-winning wines from three different vineyards.

5. Chinatown Historical Walks
Explore the oldest Chinatown in Canada by venturing out on a Chinatown Historical Walking tour. Discover Tam Kung Temple, the famously narrow Fan Alley and more for an in-depth understanding of Chinatown’s fascinating past and vibrant present.

Let’s us know if we missed any of your Victoria must see/do activities.

Client Testimony!

Thank you Irina & Alex for the glowing review! We love to hear feedback from our clients. It was such a pleasure working with both of you. 

So happy to help guide such great clients through the buying process. It’s crucial you go with an agent that you like and trust.

Your agent should be the quarterback behind making sure your property looks absolutely perfect when it hits the market to give it the best chance to sell for the highest possible price. 

Happy we could come up with a plan, execute, and find the right house!

Contact us if you are looking to Buy or Sell!

Our team, Island Homes Group was joined by two of our favourite clients, Joanne and Alana from @highstreetdevelopments for a wonderful stroll through the amazing Butchart Gardens this weekend!

We Made The Top 100 Teams!

We received the wonderful news that we had made the Top 100 year-to-date list for RE/MAX Western Canada Teams in Residential Real estate!

For the month of October, we ranked #73, and we are so very grateful for all the help and support we’ve consistently received from all of our clients, friends and family!

There’s no such thing as the “right” time to buy or sell.

No matter what you hear.

No matter what people say.

No matter what the “experts/influencers” try to tell you.

The truth is the best time to buy or sell is when YOU are ready!

Winter, spring, summer, or fall, I’m here to help you step into your real estate goals. Sure, we’ll use various strategies depending on the time of year, but there’s never a “bad” time to buy or sell if you know in your mind and heart it’s time!

That said, here’s what you can anticipate if your end-of-year checklist includes a major move:

- Buyers, buy now, and you’ll enjoy motivated sellers and lenders, conditions becoming more common practice and a new home just in time for the holidays!

-Sellers, sell now, and you’ll enjoy less competition compared to spring, attention from buyers’ agents, and serious buyers ready to get a move on.

So, the next time you are reading all that 'stuff' online, making yourself doubt if now is the right time to buy or sell, slowly scroll away and send us a DM. We’ll be here to help when you’re ready!

We are so grateful and proud to be recognized as one of Remax Camosun’s top producing teams for the month of November !

Thank you to all our friends, family and clients for your continued support, it means the world!

Congrats to all the top producers!

Well that’s one way to know it’s a buyer’s market.

If you want to sell your home and keep your pizza for yourself you’re going to need the right realtor on your side. 

Let us guide you through the home selling process.

What does the winter season mean for real estate?

Typically, the winter is a great time to buy a home because sellers who have had houses on the market since fall are motivated to sell — and potentially at a lower price.

Not to mention, few people want to move during the holidays. 

If you’re okay with a mid-winter move, you may get access to inventory that would be otherwise difficult to purchase. 

So don’t stop looking for homes just because winter is here.

Let us help you find the home you’re looking for!