Victoria Real Estate – Behind the Scenes

Lois Dutton5x7B&W Real Estate: The transfer of an interest in land, the largest industry in the world, arguably the most talked about and perhaps the least understood.

We buy it, sell it, rent it, gift it, steal it, inherit it, develop it, discuss it, analyze it, even go to war over it; the complications are endlessly fascinating.

"Talking real estate" seems to be a favourite activity world-wide, whether it be over the back fence or in a corporate office or around the kitchen table. So...draw up a chair and let's talk!   - Lois Dutton, Manager/Co. Founder

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A Country Retreat in Tranquil Metchosin

Just a 20 minute stroll from Witty’s Lagoon you’ll find this sunny hilltop hideaway set in its own 1.25 acre woodland with commanding southerly views of the Olympic Mountains and the straits. The home is perfect for sunbathing with its huge deck or for cosy winter fireside storm-watching though the …
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It’s not nice to make your friends green with envy…

…but you would if you owned this 4 or 5 bdrm modern Fairfield home with it’s graceful classic façade.  Inside, its generous hallways, elegantly-styled rooms and a family room large enough to live in would make you ENTERTAINMENT CENTRAL within your circle.  Not only that, you’d be on arguably one …
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Duttons & Co. is being renewed!

After 17 years it’s time to ensure continuity for our valued clients, staff and friends.  That’s why we’re happily announcing that we’re handing over future responsibilities to DAVID LOGAN and OLE SCHMIDT.  They’ve been with us for 5 years and have now become the new owners and directors of Duttons …
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Flat Market in April 2012

Monthly MLS® Sales Statistics for Greater Victoria VICTORIA, BC (May 1, 2012) – Pricing and sales numbers for most categories are essentially the same as in March 2012, spelling out a balanced real estate market for Greater Victoria. "That's good news for both buyers and sellers," says Carol Crabb, President …
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House Sales on the Rise, Condo Sales Flat

Monthly MLS® Sales Statistics for Greater Victoria VICTORIA, BC (April 3, 2012) – Single family homes sales have risen 17% since last month, while the six-month average price is up 1% to $599,551. The average price of a Greater Victoria single family home in March 2012 is $640,553 up from …
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Home is Definitely NOT Where the Heart is…

  …at least not for many Victoria homebuyers!  In their almost manic search for the “perfect” home, they over-analyze, over-investigate, over-inspect, over-research and then get themselves so overwhelmed with information, they’re too confused to make a decision.   No one is suggesting reckless disregard for the facts, of course, but …
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Second Most Destructive Home Builders in North America Pay No Income Tax

  This large family of builders may not construct the most homes in North America but they're deemed to be the second worst offenders at affecting our environment.  So far, CRA and the IRS have not been successful in collecting taxes because these wily builders are very clever at hiding …
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Victoria Earthquakes: Are you REALLY insured?

  Take this little quiz and find out…..it may have you quakin’!  Your house is insured for $500,000 which would be its replacement value if it were completely destroyed.  You’ve agreed to pay a 10% deductible which is fairly standard. However, one day there’s a “sort of earthquake” which causes …
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Don’t Buy a Motorcycle After Your Mortgage is Approved!

Or don’t die or get divorced or lose your job or have a fight with your co-signer or buy a car until your home purchase has completed!  These important events could encourage your mortgage lender to refuse financing on your new home, even after you’ve removed all your conditions. They …
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Thinking “INSIDE” the Box, for a Change…

…the packing box, that is. Well, not a packing box exactly but rather a shipping crate.  It’s been suggested that perhaps metal shipping containers could be converted to housing for the homeless.  Critics will say that’s inadequate and demeaning, but isn’t it better than sleeping in a doorway or on …