Matt Loken Real Estate

02/22/2025

Have a fireplace? Don’t toss the ashes just yet. Here are clever ways to put them to good use!

You don't need to throw out your fireplace wood ash. Try these savvy ways to use it.

02/14/2025

Wishing you everything that makes you happiest, today and always. Happy Valentine’s Day!

02/07/2025

JUST LISTED! $699,999

1348 Ryan Street, Victoria, BC, V8T 5A7

3 bed 2 bath half duplex located in the heart of the Oaklands. Ideally sited on a quiet corner lot, this 1981 built home offers 1348 sq ft of finished space plus a sunroom and secure storage area. Very central location minutes from several parks, Oaklands Elementary School, Hillside Shopping Center and a short drive to downtown Victoria. Ideal layout featuring main level living with 3 well appointed bedrooms upstairs. Updates include recent roof (2017) and some updated windows. No strata fees. Call now to book your private tour.

3 bed 2 bath half duplex located in the heart of the Oaklands. Ideally sited on a quiet corner lot, this 1981 built home offers 1348 sq ft of finished space plus a sunroom and secure storage area. Very central location minutes from several parks, Oaklands Elementary School, Hillside Shopping Center....

02/07/2025

JANUARY MARKET STATS ARE OUT!

"We've seen a strong handoff from the December market to January with a good sense of momentum building," said 2025 Victoria Real Estate Board Chair Dirk VanderWal. "Over the course of the month, we saw an uptick in new listings, and it is the first time in ten years that over one thousand new listings were added to our inventory in January. This is a positive sign for our market as we head into 2025."

Here’s a little breakdown:

- January’s sales were 23.8% more than a year before
- There were 11.9% more homes listed than the previous year
- The benchmark price for a single-family home was $1,287,200

Feel free to call if you have any questions!

Read monthly news and statistics on the real estate and housing market of Greater Victoria BC, from the Victoria Real Estate Board.

01/31/2025

Avoid these design trends in 2025 to keep your home looking timeless and stylish!

As home design has gotten bolder, some styles have gotten scarier.

01/20/2025

This month’s newsletter features plenty of great content! Click below to view and don’t forget to subscribe!

Welcome to my newsletter. Here you will find the latest real estate news and stats for your area. If you would like more information about market conditions in your community, or have any other real estate related questions, please contact me. I would be happy to meet with you to see how I can help....

01/15/2025

Love retro vibes? 1970s-inspired interiors are making a stylish comeback with a modern twist!

Yelp's recent home trends report says that '70s-styled interiors will be making a comeback in 2025. Here's what to know.

01/15/2025

SOLD! 4696 Beckingham Road, Metchosin, BC, V9C 4E2!

Thrilled to be able to help my clients sell this gorgeous home.

FULLY RENOVATED 4 bed/3 bath home INCLUDING a 1 bed lower suite. Brand new windows, kitchens, bathrooms, floors and interior/ exterior paint. Sited on a private, forested 5 acre lot as part of the Beckingham Estates development; a boutique subdivision of 18 Fee Simple (no strata), rural lots in the....

01/14/2025

JUST LISTED! $865,000

LOT 3, 4696 Beckingham Road, Metchosin, BC, V9C 4E2

Lot 3 at Beckingham Estates. A stunning 5 acre lot located on the high side of the road in Metchosin’s newest subdivision. Suites or detached coach houses are permitted and there is plenty of space for a shop. This lot offers loads of privacy and already has a driveway roughed in through mature trees to an excellent, easy to develop, flat building location. Lot 3 offers direct access to a newly constructed nature trail connecting to the Galloping Goose Trail. All roads are cul-de-sacs, have 30km per hr speed limits and even have country sidewalks. Minutes from Metchosin town centre, Royal Bay shopping, Petter Bay Marina, Matheson Lake, beach parks, golf, schools and more. Call now to arrange your private tour and start planning your dream home.

Lot 3 at Beckingham Estates. A stunning 5 acre lot located on the high side of the road in Metchosin’s newest subdivision. Suites or detached coach houses are permitted and there is plenty of space for a shop. This lot offers loads of privacy and already has a driveway roughed in through mature tr...

01/07/2025

DECEMBER MARKET STATS ARE OUT!

"2024 was a fairly calm year for local real estate," said 2024 Victoria Real Estate Board Chair Laurie Lidstone. "And this is what we like to see for consumers! It has been a year of stability and predictability. Prices have been relatively level for the past two years now, which has made it easier for buyers and sellers to navigate transactions with confidence. Even though 2024 had more months with over 3,000 listings than we have had in many years, we do continue to see low inventory levels when compared to long-term averages”

Here’s a little breakdown:

- Last month's sales were 28% more than a year before.
- There were 7.4% more homes listed than the previous year.
- The benchmark price for a single-family home was $1,306,400

Feel free to call if you have any questions!

Read monthly news and statistics on the real estate and housing market of Greater Victoria BC, from the Victoria Real Estate Board.

01/01/2025

Thank you for making this year so great. May you have health and happiness in the new year!

12/25/2024

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays filled with love and happiness!