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Colwood Real Estate Weekly Review

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 Colwood district of Victoria real estate review April 5, 2008.

Current listings: homes, condo's and townhouses on the market= 158

Number of Total pending sales= 65

New Listings this week: 13

New Pending Sales this week: 4

Number of Sold's this week (completed sale)= 22

Average Single Family Home Selling price this week: $533,500 Average Days on Market= 36

Average Condo/Townhouse Selling Price this week: $498,000

Number of homes and condo's listings expiring this week = 1

Average SF Selling Price YTD: $503,879 Average DOM 36

Average Condo/Townhouse Selling Price YTD: $351,841 Average DOM 79

If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this neighborhood, and would like more information about Colwood or would like to be the first to know about HOT new listings before other buyers do, then give me a call at: (250) 598-2963

HOT New Condo Listing In Colwood $159,900 ...HURRY Call Fred To View Today!

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Copyright © 2008 By Fred Carver "All Rights Reserved" Colwood Real Estate Weekly Review

We have the most wonderful Bog in Broadmead, a small community in Victoria, BC. The Trail winds around the Bog for a few km - See what the RBCS has to say about it:

Rithet's Bog Conservation Society (RBCS) is a registered non profit Society dedicated to the care and stewardship of the Saanich Park, known as Rithet's Bog Conservation Area which was donated to Saanich by the Guinness family of Britain in 1994 and was subsequently zoned as a nature sanctuary by the municipality. Since that time RBCS has worked closely with Saanich Parks as an advisory body on matters pertaining to the health of the Sphagnum community in this last remaining peat bog on the Saanich Peninsula. The human history of the area is a major part of the extensive educational material developed by RBCS.

RBCS is a Federated Club of the Federation of BC Naturalists.

Photos courtesy of Gary Woodburn, Victoria BC

Volunteer Work Bees at Rithet's Bog

When: First Sunday of the month, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, from October 2007 through June 2008

Dates: April 6, 2008, May 4, 2008 and June 1, 2008

Where: We meet at the FirTree Glen entrance to the Bog (off Emily Carr Drive) at 1:00 pm, and walk in to our work site.

Please Bring: Gloves, work clothes, (long sleeves and pant legs to protect your skin), sturdy footwear, waterproof gear on inclement days, and your favourite clippers or loppers

We Will Supply: Broom puller, shovel, loppers, tarps and dolly

Edibles Supplied: Cookies or muffins, water or juice

Every one is welcome. Hope to see you there! Join us for some exercise and fresh air, and meet other conservation minded folks. For more info, please phone 479-0491.

Sharon Hartwell
Volunteer Coordinator - RBCS

Real Estate Market Offers More Choices for Buyers

April 1, 2008

Real estate buyers in the Victoria area have a growing number of properties from which to choose. The total number of properties available for sale rose to 3,591 in March - a 17 per cent increase over March of last year. Victoria Real Estate Board President, Tony Joe, says the return to a balanced market is good news for both buyers and sellers. "With more properties available for sale, buyers now have a greater choice, but the continued demand for homes and steady prices mean sellers can anticipate strong interest in properties that are realistically priced." There were 707 sales through the Victoria Real Estate Board's Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in March, down from the 833 sales in the same month a year ago but up 14 per cent from the 619 sales in February.

Joe added that prices remained steady last month, "Twenty-eight per cent of single family homes sold for under $450,000 while nearly 36 per cent of condominiums sold for under $275,000." At the higher end of the market, Joe noted that there were 20 sales in Greater Victoria and two sales on the Gulf Islands of over $1 million.

The average price of single family homes sold in March in Greater Victoria was $597,176; the median price was lower at $529,625. The six-month average for single family homes was $591,439. The average price of all condominiums sold in March was $328,734; the average for the last six months was $332,552. The median was again lower at $300,000. The average price of all townhomes sold last month was $458,378; the six month average was $437,523. The median price was $411,500.

MLS® sales last month included 407 single family homes, 170 condominiums, 68 townhomes and 16 manufactured homes.

Photo courtesy of Gary Woodburn

Another busy day in Victoria, but why not stop and smell the Primulas? And while you're here, stop by and say hi to me or at least visit my website:

www.david-stevens.ca

Cheers!

Available properties for home buyers rose 17% Over March 0f 2007.

Current Average Sales Price for a Single Family Home is $597,176...See Victoria real estate board News release Below.

Call me today to find out what your home in Victoria will sell for.

Buying a home in Victoria Let me help you find your next dream home.

Fred Carver 250-598-2963