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One of the things we’ve been talking about a lot lately is just how much choice buyers have right now. 🏘️For the first t...
06/17/2026

One of the things we’ve been talking about a lot lately is just how much choice buyers have right now. 🏘️

For the first time in more than a decade, there are over 4,000 homes on the market across Greater Victoria. That’s a pretty significant number, and we’re seeing it show up in buyer behaviour.

People are taking more time. They’re looking at more properties. They’re comparing neighbourhoods, layouts, strata documents, renovation costs, and overall value before making a decision.

What’s interesting is that we’re still seeing some homes sell very quickly, while others sit.

We had a listing receive five offers recently. At the same time, we’re watching other properties linger on the market because buyers simply have so many alternatives from which to choose.

That’s why this month’s conversation focused less on whether the market is “good” or “bad” and more on where we’re seeing strength, where we’re seeing softness, and how buyers and sellers can position themselves in today’s market.

The good news is that we’re not seeing anything dramatic happening in Greater Victoria. Detached homes continue to perform fairly well, buyers have opportunities, and sellers who are realistic with pricing are still getting results.

We break all of that down in this month’s market update. If you’d like the full conversation, it’s now up on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5w7sQjePMA 🎥

And as always, if you’re curious about what’s happening in your neighbourhood, we’d be happy to chat.

06/17/2026

Nobody really warns you about the air on Vancouver Island… 🌲

You step outside one morning, and suddenly you’re noticing:
✨ Pine trees
✨ Ocean air
✨ That fresh-after-it-rains smell

And then every time you leave the island, nowhere else smells quite right anymore.

There are so many reasons people fall in love with Victoria… the slower pace, the water, the walkability, the lifestyle, but the fresh air deserves its own category.

Jane describing the air as “yummy yummy” is very, very accurate.

Are you ready to call Victoria home?

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06/12/2026

For legal reasons, this is a joke.

For Realtor reasons... it's kinda true.

Anyway, if anyone needs us, we'll be letting ourselves into someone else's house. 🔑

(With permission. Always with permission.)

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We see this happen more often than you’d think.A buyer finds a home they genuinely love, then spends so much time trying...
06/11/2026

We see this happen more often than you’d think.

A buyer finds a home they genuinely love, then spends so much time trying to prove it’s the right decision that they end up talking themselves out of it.

The numbers matter. We would never tell someone to ignore price, condition, future expenses, or resale value. Those are important conversations, and they’re conversations we have every day.

But there’s another side to buying a home that doesn’t show up in a spreadsheet.

How the space feels when you walk through it. Whether the layout works for your family. If you can picture yourself having coffee in the kitchen, hosting friends in the backyard, or coming home after a long day and feeling like you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be.

That’s not being emotional or irrational.

That’s part of the decision.

One of the biggest mistakes we see buyers make is assuming every answer can be found in the data. The reality is that behind every sale was a story, and behind every home is a thousand little details that never make it onto a listing sheet.

The best decisions usually happen when you balance both.

Do your homework. Ask questions. Understand the numbers.

Then trust yourself enough to listen to what the house is telling you, too. 🏡

Located on the quiet side of the building overlooking Rithet’s Bog, this spacious updated CORNER 2nd floor condo offers ...
06/11/2026

Located on the quiet side of the building overlooking Rithet’s Bog, this spacious updated CORNER 2nd floor condo offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a thoughtful layout with excellent separation between the bedrooms. From the entry, you are drawn to the peaceful outlook over the nature sanctuary. The generous living and dining area provides comfortable space for everyday living or entertaining, with an electric fireplace as a natural focal point. The primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet and a 5-piece ensuite with soaker tub and walk-in shower. The second bedroom is on the opposite side of the home, next to a 4-piece bathroom, laundry room and in-suite storage. The kitchen sits at the corner of the condo with a cozy breakfast area and direct access to the L-shaped deck, ideal for morning coffee or BBQs. Enjoy the beautiful grounds or walk to Broadmead Shopping Centre, trails. Downtown Victoria and Sidney about 20 minutes away. Secure underground parking and storage included. Listed by The Briar Hill Group Jane Johnston, Personal Real Estate Corp and Sean Provencher from REMAX Camosun

06/09/2026

There’s something special about living somewhere that instantly slows your nervous system down.

Maybe it’s the ocean air.
Maybe it’s the evening walks by the water.
Maybe it’s how easy it is to find little moments of quiet here.

Victoria has this way of making ordinary days feel softer: coffee runs with ocean views, sunsets after work, drives lined with trees, weekends that feel a little longer than they should.

When people ask why we love what we do, this is a big part of it. Helping people find a home is one thing. Helping them build a life they genuinely enjoy waking up to every day is another.

We really do believe where you live shapes how you live.

And honestly… this place makes it pretty easy to be happy here. 🌊☀️

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06/09/2026

Coming this week!! 4 bed/ 4 bath townhome with 2 kitchens and 2 parking spaces! .p.victoria

06/09/2026

I shot this and forgot to post the other day... which kind of fits😆

It's been such an interesting market to predict recently, which can stress people out. That's reasonable... real estate can be stressful!

Here is my best take on how to survive it💪💪💪

We’ve sat with a lot of sellers who already had a number in mind before we ever walked through the front door.Sometimes ...
06/08/2026

We’ve sat with a lot of sellers who already had a number in mind before we ever walked through the front door.

Sometimes they’re right on the money. Sometimes they’re close. And sometimes the whole thing is built around assessed value, which doesn’t really tell you what a buyer is actually willing to pay.

That’s usually the surprising part for people.

A home can look one way on paper and feel completely different in person. Until you’ve actually walked through it, seen the updates, understood the layout, looked at the light, the flow, the backyard, the street… It’s hard to know where the real value sits.

That’s also why pricing isn’t just math.

It’s strategy, timing, buyer psychology, presentation, and understanding how the market is reacting in real time.

That’s where the number starts becoming real. 🏡

If you’re thinking about selling and want an honest picture of where your home sits right now, we’re always happy to talk it through.

A lot of people think they know Victoria before they ever get here.And sure, some of it is exactly what you’d expect. Be...
06/05/2026

A lot of people think they know Victoria before they ever get here.

And sure, some of it is exactly what you’d expect. Beautiful views, a great lifestyle, and a pace that feels a little different from bigger cities.

What usually surprises people is how quickly the city starts to shape their everyday life.

You spend more time outside without really planning to. A quick walk turns into part of your routine. Being near the water becomes normal. Even in the middle of winter, it still feels green and alive.

That’s the part people don’t always see coming.

It stops feeling like somewhere nice to visit and starts feeling like somewhere you’d actually want to stay.

If Victoria has been on your radar and you’re curious what making a move here could really look like, send us a DM & we’ll be happy to chat. 💬

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