VICTORIA - SIDNEY, BC REAL ESTATE by OLE KNUDSEN

3 Story For Sale in Florence Lake

Ole Knudsen — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:58:00 GMT

Big Family Home 5 BR & 4 BA

• 2,615 sq. ft., 4 bath, 5 bdrm 3 story "Colonial" - MLS® $485,000 - Well Priced

Florence Lake, Langford - VIEWS, VIEWS from all rooms and from the nice balcony facing SW! Three level strata home with a fully finished bsmt with seperate entrance from the side of house! Note 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, Gas Fireplace, Large deck off Diningroom. Beautiful foyer Tile entrance! Bright well layed out kitchen with nice wood finish and eating bar- stainless steel appliances! Balnce of 2, 5 & 10 year warrenty!

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Victoria Sales Soften

Ole Knudsen — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:41:00 GMT

Summer Sales Soften - Most Prices Show Little Change August 1, 2008 Sales of homes and other properties in the Greater Victoria area softened last month though prices for single family homes and townhomes showed little change. The average price for condominiums moderated somewhat. A total of 616 homes and other properties sold in July through the Victoria Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) compared to the 723 sales in June. There were 922 sales in July of last year....(read more)

Open House in Florence Lake on Saturday

Ole Knudsen — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:16:00 GMT

Florence Lake, Langford - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 896 CAVALCADE TERR on July 19 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

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Price Reduced on 896 CAVALCADE TERR in Florence Lake

Ole Knudsen — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:44:00 GMT

Florence Lake, Langford - Announcing a price reduction on 896 CAVALCADE TERR, a 2,615 sq. ft., 4 bath, 5 bdrm 3 story "Colonial". Now MLS® $495,000 - Well Priced. OPEN SAT July 19th 2-4PM.

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Open House in Florence Lake on Saturday

Ole Knudsen — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:32:00 GMT

Florence Lake, Langford - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 896 CAVALCADE TERR on July 12 from 2:00 AM to 4:00 AM.

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3 Story For Sale in Florence Lake

Ole Knudsen — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:22:00 GMT

Big Family Home 5 BR & 4 BA

• 2,615 sq. ft., 4 bath, 5 bdrm 3 story "Colonial" - MLS® $505,000 - Well Priced

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More Choices for Buyers

Ole Knudsen — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:33:00 GMT

More Choices Now Available for Home Buyers June 2, 2008 With a return to a balanced real estate market, home buyers in the Victoria area now have a much larger pool of properties from which to choose. The number of properties available for sale increased to 4,332 in May - a 25 % increase over the same month a year ago and the highest level since June 1998. Victoria Real Estate Board President, Tony Joe, notes that despite this increase, prices and sales remain stable although the number of sales...(read more)

More homes for sale - welcome news for Homebuyers

Ole Knudsen — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:42:00 GMT

More Homes for Sale—Welcome News for Homebuyers Vancouver, BC – May 14, 2008. British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports residential sales dollar volume on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in BC dipped 1.4 per cent to $4.1 billion in April, compared to April 2007. Residential unit sales declined 11 per cent to 8,623 units during the same period. The average MLS® residential price in the province reached $478,044, up 11 per cent from April 2007. “Rising...(read more)

Strong Real Estate Sales Mark Start to 2008

Ole Knudsen — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:59:00 GMT

Strong Real Estate Sales Mark Start to 2008 February 1, 2008 Sales of homes and other properties in the Greater Victoria area got off to a solid start in the first month of 2008. There were 464 sales through the Victoria Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in January, up from the 442 sales in the same month a year ago. There were 408 sales in December. Meantime, the total number of properties available for sale rose to 3,027 - a 14 per cent increase over January of...(read more)

NOVEMBER SALES STATS

Ole Knudsen — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 23:19:00 GMT

November Real Estate Market Strong Sales, Record Prices December 3, 2007 The Victoria area real estate market continued to show exceptional strength last month with strong sales and record average prices for single family homes and townhomes. There were 623 sales through the Victoria Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in November, up from the 571 sales in the same month a year ago. There were 708 sales in October of this year. Victoria Real Estate Board President,...(read more)

Sales and Prices surge in June

Ole Knudsen — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 02:38:00 GMT

Real Estate Sales and Prices Surge in June July 3, 2007 The number of sales of homes and other properties in the Greater Victoria area surged to the highest level for the month of June in over 15 years last month. There were 949 sales through the Victoria Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in June, up nearly 25 per cent from the 762 sales in the same month a year ago. There were 963 sales in May of this year. Meantime, the average price of single family homes sold...(read more)

Sales and Prices INCREASE in April 2007

Ole Knudsen — Wed, 02 May 2007 14:35:00 GMT

Real Estate Sales and Prices Increase in April May 1, 2007 Real estate sales remained strong throughout the Greater Victoria area in April while the sale of 28 single family homes over $1 million pushed the average price to a new record high. There were 898 sales through the Victoria Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in April, up 15% from the 780 sales in the same month a year ago. There were 833 sales in March of this year. Victoria Real Estate Board President, Bev...(read more)

Price Reduced on 103-9919 FOURTH STREET in Downtown Sidney

Ole Knudsen — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:22:00 GMT

Downtown Sidney, Sidney - Announcing a price reduction on 103-9919 FOURTH STREET, a 800 sq. ft., 1 bath, 1 bdrm apartment "Ground level with SE patio". Now MLS® #225705 $224,900 - Well Priced- Reduced.

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Price Reduced on 103-9919 FOURTH STREET in Downtown Sidney

Ole Knudsen — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 20:12:00 GMT

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Victoria Real Estate Prices steady in February

Ole Knudsen — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 01:45:00 GMT

Real Estate Sales Increase Prices Steady in February March 1, 2007 The number of sales of homes and other properties throughout Greater Victoria jumped by 60 per cent in February. Prices, meantime, remained stable. There were 707 sales through the Victoria Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) last month, up significantly from the 442 sales in January. There were 658 sales in February of 2006. The number of properties available for sale on MLS® continues to increase....(read more)

Apartment For Sale in Downtown Sidney

Ole Knudsen — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 19:14:00 GMT

Immaculate Downtown Sidney Location

• 800 sq. ft., 1 bath, 1 bdrm apartment "Ground level with SE patio" - MLS® #225705 $234,900 - Well Priced

Downtown Sidney, Sidney - Very spacious 800 sq. ft. one bedroom suite in beautiful Sidney by the Sea. This garden level home boasts a private patio with S.E. exposure to enjoy morning coffee, electric f/p in the living room, in-line liv/din. & in-suite laundry. Very roomy kit with plenty of cupboards & counter space plus an eating area. You won't be short of storage space either with oodles of closets and storage within the suite. All of this is just a short stroll to downtown Sidney, library, transportation & shopping.

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Apartment For Sale in Downtown Sidney

Ole Knudsen — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 01:49:00 GMT

Immaculate Downtown Sidney Location

• 800 sq. ft. apartment "Ground level with SE patio" - $234,900 - Well Priced

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HOME PRICES ARE FLAT

Ole Knudsen — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 22:23:00 GMT

For first time in 6 years, home prices are flat TAVIA GRANT Thursday, February 08, 2007 For the first time in more than six years, Canadian housing prices have remained flat, a sign the country's hot real-estate market may finally be cooling. Home prices didn't budge between November and December, Statistics Canada said Thursday. It was the first time since June, 2000, that its monthly new housing price index was unchanged. That easing will help keep inflation under wraps, an economist said....(read more)

Current MLS Stats Feb 1st 2007

Ole Knudsen — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 13:26:00 GMT

Strong Start to the Year for Victoria Area Real Estate Market February 1, 2007 The Victoria area real estate market got off to a strong start to the year last month both in terms of sales and prices. There were 442 property sales through the Victoria Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in January, up from 385 sales in December. There were 496 sales in January of last year. Victoria Real Estate Board President, Bev McIvor, noted that prices remained steady and the number...(read more)

1 1/2 Story For Sale in Deep Cove

Ole Knudsen — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 23:12:00 GMT

Rural location

• 2,699 sq. ft., 4 bath, 4 bdrm 1 1/2 story "Custom" - MLS® #222754 $635,000 - Well Priced

Deep Cove, North Saanich - Ready to move in sunny south-facing West Coast family home on a private one acre lot. Feels like Whistler w/spectacular open plan, vaulted ceiling and many decks. Updated w/warm inviting colors & gorgeous natural materials - cedar, oak floors, slate. Lots of flexibility with almost 2700 sq ft and rooms that could be used as office, studio, reading room, playroom or bedrooms. Large bright kitchen w/a beautiful greenhouse window plus storage in adjacent laundry-room/pantry. Floor plan available.

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1 1/2 Story For Sale in Downtown Sidney

Ole Knudsen — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 20:03:00 GMT

2005 Built Immaculate

• 3,464 sq. ft., 4 bath, 4 bdrm 1 1/2 story "Good Layout" - MLS® #224087 $899,000 - Well Priced Waterfront

Downtown Sidney, Sidney - Fabulous new home near North Saanich Marina.Built with the finest products in mind. Huge family kitchen with island, solid cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, bar sink, all appilances etc.The house has been designed so a couple can live comfortably on the main, yet up you have 3Br, 2 Ba and an office. A dramatic open interior keeps the living areas in touch. The master BR suite allows you to escape into your sanctuary. An over size RV garage/workshop complete the home.

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10955 Marti Lane in Downtown Sidney

Ole Knudsen — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 20:03:00 GMT

Downtown Sidney, Sidney - 10955 Marti Lane, a 3,464 sq. ft., 4 bath, 4 bdrm 1 1/2 story "Good Layout". Now MLS® #224087 $899,000 - Well Priced Waterfront.

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CMHC news on Assessments

Ole Knudsen — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 02:37:00 GMT

Here are some numbers for you from CMHC… MLS Activity The BC Real Estate Association in figures released in Dec 2006 states that: Residential Sales volume on MLS in BC reached $1.76 billion in December 2006, down 13% from the same month a year earlier. MLS Sales fell to 4,402 in December, from 5,701 in the same month in 2005, a decline of 23%. December was the sixth straight month that sales fell short of 2005's record-breaking pace. The average home price rose to $400,939, up 16% from...(read more)

Searching for a new Home using the Internet

Ole Knudsen — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 23:38:00 GMT

It is late at night, the kids are in bed and the husband is asleep in front of the TV in the small family room! You are by yourself and dreaming about buying a new home in a new neighborhood. Most people would go to Google and type in this search: "Houses for sale in Victoria BC" or "MLS Listings Victoria BC" and you will find my website www.oleknudsen.com around page 1 or 2 within the first 20 listings! My suggestion to you is to use "neighborhoods" for your searches...(read more)

Victoria Real Estate Board's statistics for December

Ole Knudsen — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 22:04:00 GMT

Record Real Estate Sales Values Reached in 2006 January 2, 2007 The value of all property transactions through the Victoria Real Estate Board’s (VREB) Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) hit a new record high of nearly $3.4 billion in 2006, up from $3.2 billion in 2005. For the first time, the value of single family home sales exceeded $2 billion; the value of all condominium sales increased by nearly seven percent to over $614 million. Victoria Real Estate Board President Bev McIvor noted...(read more)