Cara Priddy

Cara Priddy Thanks for checking out my business page. I specialize in South Vancouver Island residential sales.

🌿 WHAT’S HAPPENING IN VICTORIA THIS WEEKEND 🌿It’s hard to believe we’re heading into the final weekend of August! ☀️ If ...
08/28/2026

🌿 WHAT’S HAPPENING IN VICTORIA THIS WEEKEND 🌿

It’s hard to believe we’re heading into the final weekend of August! ☀️ If you’re looking for something fun to do around Victoria, here are a few events worth checking out:

🇬🇷 VICTORIA GREEK FEST
📅 August 28 to 30 | 📍 Greek Community Centre, Saanich
Enjoy a weekend filled with delicious Greek food, live music, traditional dancing and plenty of family friendly fun. A summer favourite!

🎭 VICTORIA FRINGE FESTIVAL
📅 August 27 to September 7 | 📍 Various venues, Downtown Victoria
Theatre, comedy, storytelling and everything in between. The Fringe is a great way to discover something completely different and support local and visiting performers.

🐰 MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT
📅 August 28 to 30 | 📍 Royal Theatre
Looking for a good laugh? This hilarious musical comedy brings the classic Monty Python humour to the stage, complete with knights, outrageous antics and a certain killer rabbit.

🎶 COUNTRY ROADS LANGFORD COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
📅 August 29 | 📍 Starlight Stadium, Langford
Put on your cowboy boots and enjoy an afternoon and evening of live country music at Starlight Stadium.

⚽ PACIFIC FC VS. HFX WANDERERS
📅 August 30 | 📍 Starlight Stadium, Langford
Wrap up the weekend with some Canadian Premier League action as Pacific FC takes on Halifax Wanderers.

🌿 And if you’re not really a “plan ahead” person, that’s okay too. Grab a coffee, wander a favourite park, hit a summer market, find a patio and enjoy this beautiful place we get to call home.

Because before we know it, we’ll be talking about rainy season again. 😉☔️

What are you getting up to this weekend?





08/26/2026

Steps from your future front door 🌳

Alexander Park sits right across the street from 2449 Oregon Avenue - MLS #1044874 and it might just be the best front yard you never have to mow. Think open green space for the kids or the dog, a playground where the neighbourhood kids gather, and that quiet Fernwood charm where neighbours actually wave at each other.

Buying a home isn’t just about the walls, it’s about what’s outside them too. And this one comes with a park practically built in 🏡

Come see for yourself! 😃

📍 Fernwood, Victoria
🌿 Green space + playground right across the street
🐾 Dog friendly
🚶 Walkable, community feel





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📌 TERM TUESDAY 📌Depreciation Report 📋🏢If you’re buying into a strata property, this is one document you’ll want to actua...
08/25/2026

📌 TERM TUESDAY 📌

Depreciation Report 📋🏢

If you’re buying into a strata property, this is one document you’ll want to actually read, not just skim. Let’s break it down 👇

🔑 What is it?
A depreciation report is a detailed study of a strata building’s common property and assets, like the roof, elevators, plumbing, siding, and more. It estimates their current condition, remaining lifespan, and the cost to repair or replace them.

🔑 What’s inside?
✅ A physical inventory of major building components
✅ Estimated remaining life for each one
✅ Repair and replacement cost projections
✅ Multiple funding scenarios showing how the strata could pay for future work

🔑 Why does it matter?
This report is basically a roadmap for what’s coming. A well maintained contingency reserve fund paired with a solid depreciation report means fewer surprises. A building that’s behind on maintenance or underfunded could mean special levies down the road 💸

🔑 What should buyers do with it?
Ask for the most recent depreciation report before removing subjects. Look at how old it is, whether recommended funding levels are being followed, and if any big ticket items (roof, envelope, plumbing) are coming up soon.

Bottom line: this document tells you a lot about a building’s future costs, not just its past 😌

Save this post for when you’re strata shopping, and tag a friend who’s in the market 📌





08/25/2026

POV: you have a home inspection but Shawnigan Lake says “five more minutes” 😌

Old Mill Park, always worth the detour.





Dinner plate dahlias, as big as my head 🌸 Every August I forget just how massive these blooms get until I’m standing nex...
08/23/2026

Dinner plate dahlias, as big as my head 🌸 Every August I forget just how massive these blooms get until I’m standing next to one all over again. Something about Victoria in late summer that just shows off.





08/22/2026

Okay, this open house today was SO good. 🙌

Met so many new faces, and huge thanks to my MRE colleagues Jacqui Setter Jacqui Setter and Angela Stevenson Angela Stevenson Macdonald Realty Victoria B.C. for jumping in to help. Many hands really do make light work! This reel is actually courtesy of Ange, our resident video visionary. 🎥

If you missed today’s open house and this one caught your eye, shoot me a text. Let’s talk.





08/22/2026

📣 Open House Announcement 📣

📍 2449 Oregon Ave
🕚 11:00am to 1:00pm
🛏️ 5 bed
🛀 2 bath
🪵 Original woodwork and window light you just don’t get in new builds
🚶 Short walk to Fernwood Village
☕ Coffee at Fernwood Coffee
🎭 Shows at the Belfry
🎨 That artsy, unpretentious feel this neighbourhood does so well

Come take a look around, ask questions, and see what this one’s all about in person. My fabulous colleague, Jacqui Setter Jacqui Setter and I would love to show you through! ✨





08/21/2026

✨New Listing Announcement ✨

This beautiful Fernwood character home is waiting for its new owner!

Original charm throughout, with a kitchen built for cooking, gathering, and entertaining. Two updated baths offer a place to unwind after a long day, including a dreamy clawfoot tub upstairs, while the lower level offers a bonus bedroom and workshop with great development potential.

Five bedrooms, gleaming hardwood floors, stained glass windows, and bright living and dining spaces welcome you in. Outside enjoy front and back decks, a stone patio for entertaining, and a backyard bursting with garden beds, including espaliered pear and apple trees, all fully fenced for pets and kids.

Steps from Alexander Park and walking distance to Fernwood Village, Hillside Mall, and Jubilee Hospital.

Come see why Fernwood living means never wanting to leave ☺️

Offered at $1,159,000 🏡

A big thank you to Kurtis Odea Kurtis O’Dea Studios for the beautiful photos and video! 📸





08/20/2026

Coming soon 👀 Fernwood character home alert 🏡

There’s something about the character homes in this neighbourhood… the kind of woodwork and window light ✨ you just don’t get in new builds anymore. This one’s got all that charm plus everything that makes Fernwood Fernwood, just a short walk to the village for coffee at Fernwood Coffee ☕, a show at the Belfry 🎭, that mix of artsy and unpretentious this neighbourhood does so well.

Details dropping soon. Stay tuned 👇

Thank you to Kurtis Odea for these gorgeous shots 📸 Kurtis O’Dea Studios





📌 TERM TUESDAY | Title Insurance 🏠🔍Ever heard your lawyer or notary mention title insurance during closing and wondered ...
08/19/2026

📌 TERM TUESDAY | Title Insurance 🏠🔍

Ever heard your lawyer or notary mention title insurance during closing and wondered what it actually does? Let’s break it down 👇

🔑 What is it?
Title insurance is a one time policy that protects you against problems with your property’s title that a standard search might not catch.

🔑 What does it cover?
✅ Existing liens you didn’t know about
✅ Encroachments (like a neighbour’s fence on your property)
✅ Errors in surveys or public records
✅ Fraud or forgery in the property’s history
✅ Some permit or zoning issues

🔑 Lender’s vs Owner’s, know the difference!
There are actually two types, and this is where people get confused 👀

Lender’s title insurance protects the bank, not you. It’s required for most mortgages, and you pay the premium, but it only covers the lender’s financial interest in the property.

Owner’s title insurance protects YOU, the buyer. It covers your equity and ownership if a title problem shows up after closing. This one is optional, but it’s the policy that actually has your back.

Having lender’s coverage does not mean you’re protected. Without owner’s title insurance, you could be left covering legal costs or a loss on your own if an issue arises 😳

🔑 Why does it matter?
A lawyer’s title search shows what’s on record right now. But it can’t catch everything, especially older paperwork errors or hidden claims. Title insurance is your backup plan 🛡️

🔑 Do you need it?
Most lenders require their own policy for financing. Even if you’re paying cash, many buyers choose owner’s coverage anyway for peace of mind. It’s usually a small one time cost paid at closing, and it protects you for as long as you own the home 💰

Bottom line: know which policy is protecting who, and don’t assume you’re covered just because your lender is 😌

Save this post for when you actually need it, and tag a friend who’s about to buy 📌





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