Gower Smith Real Estate Team

10/06/2026

SEPTEMBER MARKET STATS ARE OUT! 📊

September saw 463 properties sold across the Victoria Real Estate Board region, down 16.4% from September 2025. At the same time, inventory continued to grow, with active listings up 3.2% year-over-year, giving buyers more choice heading into the fall.

Here’s a little breakdown:

• September sales were 16.4% lower year-over-year.
• There were 3.2% more active listings than last September.
• The benchmark price for a single-family home was $1,280,100.

Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions!

For more info, head to https://www.vreb.org/current-statistics.

Explore current real estate statistics in Victoria, including sales trends, inventory, and market insights for buyers and sellers.

10/04/2026

OPEN HOUSE! $1,150,000
Sunday, Oct 4th (10:30 - 12pm)
933 Blakeon Place, Langford
4 Bed | 4 Bath | 2,630 sqft

Picture morning coffee on a sunny south facing deck with protected parkland behind you and a peaceful forest outlook that’s yours to keep. This immaculate 2022 TEKloch built home offers a bright, no step main level that lives like a rancher, with a quartz kitchen, large island, gas fireplace, and a primary bedroom on the main with walk in closet and heated tile ensuite. Downstairs, two bedrooms and a flex room create space for teens, guests, or a home office, while the self contained 1 bedroom legal suite adds flexibility for rental income, in laws, or adult kids. All of this, just minutes from Royal Bay Commons, Olympic View Golf Course, Westshore Town Centre, and nearby trails.

Picture morning coffee on a sunny south facing deck with nothing behind you but protected parkland. This immaculate 2022 TEKloch built 2,630 sq ft, 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home with legal suite sits at the end of a quiet Langford cul de sac, and the forest view is yours for good. The bright, no step m...

09/30/2026

Reconciliation begins with truth, and truth begins with listening. 🧡

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, take time to explore the stories, cultures, and histories of the Indigenous communities whose land so many call home.

09/28/2026

JUST LISTED! $549,990
304-535 Manchester Rd, Victoria
2 Bed | 2 Bath

Welcome to Bristol Park, a well-maintained, pet-friendly condo in a convenient Victoria location. This spacious home features tasteful updates, underground parking, a storage locker, pantry, and a private southwest-facing patio with peaceful treed views. The primary bedroom includes an ensuite bath, and the building offers the added peace of mind of a fully remediated exterior. Close to trails, parks, shopping, restaurants, and transit, this is an excellent opportunity in a highly rentable building.

Welcome to Bristol Park, a charming 1990s building with a fully remediated exterior. On offer is a spacious two-bed, two-bath condo with underground parking, storage locker, pantry, and private patio facing southwest onto peaceful, treed views. The interior has been tastefully updated, and the unit....

09/25/2026

OPEN HOUSE!
Saturday, Sep 26th (12 - 2pm)
933 Blakeon Place, Langford
4 Bed | 4 Bath | 2,630 sqft

Picture morning coffee on a sunny south-facing deck with protected parkland behind you. This immaculate 2022 TEKloch-built home offers a bright, no-step main level that lives like a rancher, plus a legal suite for added flexibility. The quartz kitchen, large island, gas fireplace, and main-floor primary bedroom with treetop views make everyday living feel elevated. All of this sits at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, just minutes from Royal Bay Commons, Olympic View Golf Course, Westshore Town Centre, and nearby trails.

Picture morning coffee on a sunny south facing deck with nothing behind you but protected parkland. This immaculate 2022 TEKloch built 2,630 sq ft, 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home with legal suite sits at the end of a quiet Langford cul de sac, and the forest view is yours for good. The bright, no step m...

09/24/2026

JUST LISTED! $949,900
Langford
3 Bed | 3 Bath

Welcome to this beautiful home in the sought-after Mills Creek community, where comfort and convenience come together in an incredible Westshore location. Just 1 km from Thetis Lake and steps from the Galloping Goose Trail, it offers an ideal lifestyle in a quiet cul de sac. The main level features a spacious great room with a natural gas fireplace, and the kitchen flows nicely to a sun-filled, fully fenced backyard. Upstairs, you’ll find a primary bedroom with walk-in closet and private ensuite, plus two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, laundry, and a bonus room for an office.

Welcome to 224 Traverse Close, where comfort, convenience & an incredible Westshore location come together in the sought after Mills Creek! Just 1 km from Thetis Lake & steps from the Galloping Goose Trail, this beautiful 3 bdrm/3 bth home offers the perfect blend of lifestyle & functionality locate...

09/24/2026

Scrolling through listings is the fun part 🏡 but ensuring your finances are in order is the key to success.

Most people know they need a down payment, but forget about closing costs, mortgage insurance, and the ongoing cost of maintaining a home. 😵‍💫 Getting a clear picture of all of it is what separates a stressful purchase from a confident one.

The article linked breaks it all down, from what lenders look for to the government programs first-time buyers can take advantage of.

Ready to talk through what buying looks like for your situation? 💬 Reach out anytime.

You’ve scrolled through hundreds of home listings and feel ready to buy a home. But wait! Have you done your homework to figure out what you can afford, where your down payment will come from, and if you can get a mortgage for the rest? There’s a lot to know and do before buying a … Continue r...

09/19/2026

OPEN HOUSE! $1,150,000
Sunday, Sep 20th (12 - 2pm)
Colwood
3 Bed | 2 Bath

Tucked away on a quiet street beneath tall Douglas firs, this beautifully renovated home is move-in ready and full of thoughtful updates. The bright main level features a new kitchen with a quartz island and stainless appliances, plus air conditioning and a large back deck for easy everyday living. Downstairs, the 1,091 sq ft suite offers excellent flexibility with a separate entry, its own laundry, and access to a covered patio. A big, level, fully fenced yard with mature trees, a shed, and room for RV parking adds even more value.

Tucked onto a quiet Colwood street under tall Douglas firs, this home has been renovated top to bottom and is ready to move into. The main level is bright and open, with a new kitchen built around a quartz island and stainless appliances, air conditioning for the warm months, and a large deck off th...

09/18/2026

OPEN HOUSE!
Sunday, Sep 20th (12 - 2:30pm)
3053 Jenner Road, Colwood
3 Bed | 2 Bath

Tucked onto a quiet Colwood street under tall Douglas firs, this home has been renovated top to bottom and is ready to move into. The main level is bright and open, with a new kitchen built around a quartz island and stainless appliances, plus air conditioning for the warm months. A large back deck and a big, level, fully fenced yard make it easy to enjoy the outdoors, while the lower-level suite adds flexible space with its own separate entry and covered patio.

09/17/2026

Our September newsletter is officially live! 🍂📬

Victoria's real estate market heading into fall is full of opportunity. Click the link below to read and subscribe.

Welcome to our 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 us. We would be happy to meet with you to see how we can he...