About Capital Area, BC

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

The Real Estate market in Victoria, BC is still buoyant! See part of what Victoria Real Estate Board says in it's newsletter today:

". . . 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."

Prices have remained steady, with the average price for single-family homes in March in Greater Victoria at $597,176 - the average during the past six months was $591,439. The average price of condos sold in March was $328,734 - with the past six months average being $332,552.

Hi Everyone:

I'm new to this Blog and Active Rain, so have just opened my Blog.

The SUN came out today!! Let's hope all the blossoms here in Victoria haven't been killed by the recent frost, snow, hail and sleet!

I've decided to stop using plastic bags - saw a TV program about how badly they are affecting the environment. Of course we all know that, but are we prepared to do anything about it???

I am and I started today. Are you going to join me?

Cheers!

David Stevens - Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty, Victoria, BC

James Bay District of Victoria Population: Approx. 11,000

James Bay still boasts many charming turn of the century residences that have retained their original Victorian splendour, many were owned by the original settlers of the Victoria. The north eastern end of the harbour in James Bay was reclaimed in 1903 for the construction of the Fairmont Empress Hotel and now famous Government street causeway and inner harbour in front of the Empress Hotel Leading to the BC Parliament buildings.

Above photo. Government Street Causeway in front of the Cause way in front of the Empress Hotel

Above Photo: view looking toward the Parliament Buildings,victoria Inner harbour and the Empress Hotel at twilight

James Bay incorporates the area south of the Inner Harbour to Dallas Road, between downtown Victoria and the Juan de Fuca Strait, including the BC Legislative Buildings, Fisherman's Wharf, the Cruise Ship Terminal, and Ogden Point. The northern boundary of James Bay is the waterfront along the Inner Harbour, which boasts many of the most prestigious hotels in Victoria. see Aerial Map of James Bay in Victoria BC below

James Bay is a very popular area for Victoria locals living and working downtown and in the BC Parliament buildings, walking is a favorite pastime.

Copyright © 2008 By Fred Carver All Rights Reserved 'James Bay in Victoria BC with the Empress hotel Government street causeway inner harbour and the BC government parliament buildings"

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 Fairfield Victoria real estate statistic for March 1, 2008 to March 17, 2008.

New listings homes, condo’s and townhouses New to the market in March= 19

Number of new pending sales= 15

Number of Sold’s (completed sale)= 5

Number of homes expiring= 2

Current Pending Sales -Average days on the market= 60

Year to-date (03/13/07 to 03/13/08) Activity:  Solds = 326 Total Pending = 37, (Pending Average Days on the Market= 42, Current Active listings of homes, condo’s and townhouses = 50)

Average Current Pending Selling Price in Fairfield :

Single family homes in March = $982,285 (median $840,000) from 7 new sales DOM 44.

Condo & Townhouse in March= $317,400 (median $311,750) from 8 new sales DOM 35

Go Here to find the value of your home 

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

Fred Carver Associate Broker

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Fred Carver Real Estate Marketing with Re/Max Camosun

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