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Eleanor Smith, Realtor, Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty

Eleanor is a results-driven realtor who draws on her 25 years as an interior designer to help her clients find their perfect home in the Victoria area.

Eleanor V. Smith, B.A.I.D.REALTOR®Direct: 250-818-6662Office: 250-388-8552Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.eleanorsmith.ca

08/19/2026

Victoria Market Update 🏡

Victoria’s real estate market saw a solid month of sales, with July activity coming in above the five-year average. At the same time, buyers continue to benefit from a healthy selection of homes on the market, giving them more options and more time to make decisions.

For sellers, the increased inventory means presentation and pricing remain important. Staying on top of maintenance and presenting a home well can help it stand out in a competitive market. Overall, the current market offers opportunities for both buyers and sellers, with local market conditions continuing to shape how each side approaches their next move.

For more info, please contact me at [email protected].

08/15/2026

🚨 OPEN HOUSE TODAY - August 15th: 1 PM - 3 PM 🚨

📍2265 Sage Lane, Saanich

🏠 4,228 SF
🛏 4 bedrooms
🛁 3 bathrooms

Wonderful executive family residence located on Exclusive Sage Lane in the popular Arbutus/ Gordon Head area. Just steps to Arbutus Cove!

4 beds, 3 bathrooms, large den/office, large mudroom, gourmet kitchen & 3-bay garage! Whether multigenerational living is needed or a potential lower-level suite, this residence is over 4,428 interior sq. Feet with a separate entrance for the lower level. Main floor boasts a large primary bedroom & ensuite & den (5th bed or flex room). Excellent space flow for formal or informal living & dining entertaining. The large gourmet kitchen has recent stainless steel appliances and opens to a great room & gracious deck for El Fresco dining.

The property backs onto a park setting- unique, extremely private & tastefully landscaped, yet an easy-care garden with fruit trees. Great cul-de-sac for children & pets & access to all great-quality schools & steps to epic Arbutus Cove Beach, near UVIC, golf courses and RVYC.

A gem not to be missed! 💎

For more information, please contact me at [email protected] or 250.818-6662.

08/13/2026

✨ New Listing ✨

📍2265 Sage Lane, Saanich

🚨 OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, August 15th: 1 PM - 3 PM 🚨

🏠 4,228 SF
🛏 4 bedrooms
🛁 3 bathrooms

Wonderful executive family residence located on Exclusive Sage Lane in the popular Arbutus/ Gordon Head area. Just steps to Arbutus Cove!

4 beds, 3 bathrooms, large den/office, large mudroom, gourmet kitchen & 3-bay garage! Whether multigenerational living is needed or a potential lower-level suite, this residence is over 4,428 interior sq. Feet with a separate entrance for the lower level. Main floor boasts a large primary bedroom & ensuite & den (5th bed or flex room). Excellent space flow for formal or informal living & dining entertaining. The large gourmet kitchen has recent stainless steel appliances and opens to a great room & gracious deck for El Fresco dining.

The property backs onto a park setting- unique, extremely private & tastefully landscaped, yet an easy-care garden with fruit trees. Great cul-de-sac for children & pets & access to all great-quality schools & steps to epic Arbutus Cove Beach, near UVIC, golf courses and RVYC.

A gem not to be missed! 💎

For more information, please contact me at [email protected] or 250.818-6662.

08/10/2026

✨ 2265 Sage Lane- Coming Soon ✨

Wonderful executive family residence located on Exclusive Sage Lane in the popular Arbutus/ Gordon Head area. Just steps to Arbutus Cove! 🌊

4 beds, 3 bathrooms, large den/office, large mudroom, gourmet kitchen & 3-bay garage! 🏠

Whether multigenerational living is needed or a potential lower level suite, this residence is over 4,428 interior sq. Feet with a separate entrance for the lower level.

Main floor boasts a large primary bedroom & ensuite & den (5th bed or flex room). Excellent space flow for formal or informal living & dining entertaining. The large gourmet kitchen has recent stainless steel appliances and opens to a great room & gracious deck for El Fresco dining.

The property backs onto a park setting- unique, extremely private & tastefully landscaped, yet an easy-care garden with fruit trees.

Great cul-de-sac for children & pets & access to all great quality schools & steps to epic Arbutus Cove Beach, near UVIC, golf courses and RVYC.

A gem not to be missed! ✨

For more info, please contact me at [email protected] or 250.818-6662.

08/05/2026

🏡 Greater Victoria buyers have something they haven't had in over a decade: CHOICE.

With more than 4,000 active listings on the market—the highest inventory level in 11 years—buyers have more options, more negotiating power, and more time to make informed decisions.

For sellers, it doesn't mean homes aren't selling—it means pricing and presentation matter more than ever. Well-priced, well-prepared homes are still attracting strong interest, while buyers are taking a more thoughtful approach than during the fast-paced markets of recent years.

Whether you're buying or selling, today's market rewards strategy over speed.

For more info, please contact me at [email protected].

07/29/2026

A well-prepared rental property can help attract quality tenants, reduce maintenance issues, and create a better experience for everyone involved.

Before welcoming new tenants, consider these important steps:

🧹 Make the property clean and move-in ready: A fresh, well-maintained space creates a strong first impression and helps tenants feel confident in their new home.

🔧 Complete repairs and maintenance: Address small issues before they become bigger problems. Check appliances, plumbing, electrical systems, and safety features to ensure everything is working properly.

🎨 Choose practical, durable finishes: Select materials and fixtures that can handle everyday wear while keeping the property comfortable and appealing.

📋 Review rental requirements: Make sure the property meets applicable safety standards and local regulations before tenants move in.

📸 Create a strong listing: Quality photos and an accurate description can help attract the right tenants and set expectations from the start.

A prepared property does more than attract tenants. It helps protect your investment, reduce future headaches, and create a smoother rental experience.

🔑 Set your rental property up for success from day one with a thoughtful preparation plan before your next tenant moves in.

If you're planning to purchase an investment property and would like some help choosing the best fit, please contact me at [email protected].

07/22/2026

✨ 4321 Interurban Rd, Saanich, BC ✨

Attention hobby farm enthusiasts! A rural country setting offering 1.9 acres!

This palatial setting at the rear of the home provides a barn & workshop & a huge grazing field with 2 bridges over a creek. Pleasantly, there is a mature orchard of fruit trees - Apple, Plum & Pear. The barn was used for breeding horses in the past & could easily take other livestock, or create your own hobby options. Barn backs onto a private lane way- no thru street, tucked at one end of the property.

The 3+1 bed/2 bath home provides ample space for a family & a rental unit on the lower level, for a mortgage helper possibility. The large unfinished room above the garage is over 621 SF & could provide a studio suite, Home Office, Art studio, or multimedia flex room!

Nearby to all amenities, Camosun College - Interurban campus and all bus routes. Enjoy the feeling of the country with downtown Victoria just a 15-minute drive away!

🏡Your Rural home setting awaits your imagination!

MLS #1034667
$1,295,000

For more info, please contact me at [email protected] or Patricia Foster at [email protected]

07/16/2026

🏡 The Bank of Canada has once again held its overnight interest rate at 2.25%, marking the sixth consecutive rate hold.

While this doesn't immediately change mortgage rates for most homeowners, continued stability gives buyers and sellers greater confidence to make informed real estate decisions. With borrowing costs holding steady and inventory remaining healthy across Greater Victoria, many buyers are finding they have more choice and time to navigate the market.

The Bank's next interest rate announcement is scheduled for September 2, 2026.

07/15/2026

✨ #104 - 75 Songhees Rd, Victoria

Mariners Landing - Harbourside living in an exceptional quality townhome, yet privately nestled in and offering over 2500 ft.² of quality living on three full levels, gracious large floor areas/rooms, front patio & front balcony facing east, and the great room walk-out patio facing west. BBQs for entertaining and then discreetly step out to a private gated garden courtyard.

Main floor great for entertaining with an open concept living & 2-story dining area.Then you enter the west-facing great room, a large kitchen with SS appliances and an eating area. The upper level has laundry & provides 3 total bedrooms, 2 bedrooms & a full bathroom, plus a large primary suite with a spa-like 5-piece en suite, walk-in closet and wonderful west-facing balcony.

Enjoy your morning coffee with Ocean views to the Inner Harbour and Olympic Mountains. A great reprieve from the hustle and bustle!

The lower level provides a large, flexible space perfect for a 4th bed option or in-law suite or guest wing, and a private 3-piece bath.

Access to a mudroom opening to a large, attached double garage in secure underground parking.

Steps to scenic harbour front walkways, hop on a Harbour Water Taxi to get to downtown restaurants, marinas, shopping, entertainment & Victoria Harbour. Easy access to Ferries and Harbour Air. Superb lifestyle not to be missed!

MLS® 1039825
$1,425,000

For more information, please contact me at [email protected] or 250-818-6662.

07/08/2026

Inventory continued to rise in the second quarter of 2026, giving buyers more choice and creating a balanced real estate market. With the intense competition of the pandemic years easing, buyers now have more time to compare properties and make informed decisions.

At the end of June, there were 4,054 active listings on the local MLS®, up 0.6% from May and 7.3% higher than June 2025.

With inventory at its highest level in several years, buyers are focusing on value, while sellers need to ensure their homes are well-priced, well-presented, and strategically marketed to stand out in a more competitive market.

For more info about our current market, please contact me at [email protected].

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