Topic: Buying

4 Navigating the 4 W’s of Home Buying

Posted on October 8, 2019 by duttons in Buying, News, Victoria

These are just a few questions you need to answer to ensure all of your home buying needs…

Real Estate Statistics July 2019

Posted on July 3, 2019 by duttons in Buying, Listing, Market Update, News, Victoria

There were 3,040 active listings for sale on the Victoria Real Estate Board Multiple Listing Service® at the end of June 2019, an increase of less than one per cent compared….

Interview with Chris Logan, REALTOR®

Posted on April 23, 2019 by duttons in Buying, Listing, News

Introducing Chris Logan, REALTOR® at Duttons & Co. Real Estate Ltd: “When you ask me to help you purchase a home I’ll be at your side every step of the way. I will make the process easier, shorter, less expensive, and more fun than if you undertook it on your own. Even if you’re an experienced buyer you have a life to live: real estate is what I do every day. Let me carry some of the weight for you. From viewing to closing I’ll be a phone call away.”

April 2019 Real Estate Statistics

Posted on April 1, 2019 by duttons in Buying, Listing, Market Update, News, Victoria

The Multiple Listing Service® Home Price Index benchmark value for a single family home in the Victoria Core in March 2018 was $867,900. The benchmark value for the same home in March 2019 decreased by 2.8 per cent to $843,600, lower than February’s value of $845,900.

Victoria Real Estate Market Continues to Stabilize

Posted on October 1, 2018 by duttons in Buying, Listing, Market Update, News, Victoria

There were a total of 2,646 active listings for sale on the Victoria Real Estate Board Multiple Listing Service® at the end of September 2018, an increase of 5 per cent compared to the month of August and 33.9 per cent more than the 1,976 active listings for sale at the end of September 2017.

Current Real Estate Statistics

Posted on September 4, 2018 by duttons in Buying, Listing, Market Update, News, Victoria

A total of 594 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this August, 19.3 per cent fewer than the 736 properties sold in August of last year, and an 8.8 per cent decrease from July 2018.

Current Real Estate Statistics: Victoria Housing Market Still Finding Its Balance

Posted on August 2, 2018 by duttons in Buying, Listing, Market Update, News, Victoria

A total of 651 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this July, 17.6 per cent fewer than the 790 properties sold in July of last year, and an 8.1 per cent decrease from June 2018. Sales of condominiums were down 22.6 per cent from last year in July with 188 units sold. Sales of single family homes were down 16.5 per cent from 2017 with 340 sold this July.

Continued uncertainty brings predictable results for the Victoria real estate market

Posted on July 3, 2018 by duttons in Buying, Listing, Market Update, Victoria

A total of 708 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this June, 29.8 per cent fewer than the 1,008 properties sold in June of last year, and a 6.2 per cent decrease from May 2018. The sales of condominiums were down 25.1 per cent from last year in June with 230 units sold. Sales of single family homes were down 34.7 per cent from 2017 with 357 sold this June.

Price Pressure Continues on Lower-Priced Housing in the Capital Regional District

Posted on June 1, 2018 by duttons in Buying, Listing, Market Update, News, Victoria

June 1, 2018 A total of 755 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this May, 25 per cent fewer than the 1,006 properties sold in May of last year, and a 2.5 per cent decrease from April 2018. The sales of condominiums were down 17.4 per cent from last year in May with 237 units sold. Sales of single family homes were down 23 per cent from 2017 with 406 sold this May.

Congratulations Ole and Christina!

Posted on January 26, 2017 by duttons in Buying, Listing, News, Victoria

Congratulations Ole and Christina for earning MLS® Gold Awards for 2016! The Victoria Real Estate Board awards Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards to the top 30% of its members at the end of each calendar year. All awards are based on total real estate sales volumes. By earning Gold Awards, Ole and Christina have shown they are

Contact 250-389-1011 brian@duttons.com

Brian Ogilvie

Associate Broker | Director of Operations

Brian brings exceptional operational abilities to Duttons. Brian is licensed as an Associate Broker with the company and along with achieving his Broker’s license, he is licensed in Property Management and Strata. His organizational, time-management and communication skills help ensure the many complex details of our property portfolio are tracked. In a detail-oriented business, Brian’s skills are critical to ensure our property owner’s interests are well looked after.

Brian studied marketing at Camosun College and International Management at the University of Lethbridge but his travels and work experience abroad are what allowed him to gain an international perspective to business. Brian lived in France where he studied French and interned with a large corporation before returning to Canada to work in corporate communications and investor relations in Calgary. Finally, he obtained an internship at the Canadian Consulate in Seattle and worked in the treasury department of a Fortune 500 foreign exchange company in 2010 before joining Duttons.

Born and raised in Victoria, Brian also has an intimate knowledge of the city. A lifelong learner and detail-oriented, he is continually working to improve our systems for the benefit of our clients.

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Contact 250-383-7100 cindy@duttons.com

Cindy Hayworth

Senior Accounts Manager

Cindy joined Duttons in 2007 and brings a strong background of accounting skills and management to the Company. During her tenure at Duttons, Cindy has streamlined our accounting systems and is focused on the security and confidentiality of client transactions, utilizing the newest online transfer technology available.

Cindy is responsible for delivering the timely financial reports clients require and works closely with local accountants on behalf of our clients living abroad. On the tenant side, Cindy maintains and handles the setup of our electronic tenant payment systems.

Having operated her own Property Management and Sales business for fifteen years prior to joining Duttons, Cindy is able to offer a high level of experience and expertise to both our clients and Duttons itself. Each day she skillfully answers client and tenant inquiries regarding their accounts. Above all, Cindy meticulously tracks the many financial details imperative to solid management and adds value to our property owners.

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Contact 250-389-1011 jared@duttons.com

Jared Csizmadia

Rental Property Manager

Jared’s keen interest in 20th century art, architecture, and design gives him a genuine appreciation for the beautiful variety of homes in Victoria. You might catch him at local community music and theatrical events, as he is both people and community-oriented.

Jared joined Duttons in 2013. He is a licensed Rental Property Manager and brings his management experience, strong interpersonal skills, and community experience to the Duttons Property Management team.

Jared studied at the University of Victoria and has lived and worked in Victoria for over 20 years. Jared currently resides on the Saanich Peninsula with his wife and two children and has many rare insights into the different communities of Greater Victoria.

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Contact 250-383-7100 jenny@duttons.com

Jenny Dyer

Sales Coordinator | Receptionist

Jenny is invaluable as an Assistant to the Sales Team. She brings years of experience in real estate, having honed her skills as a key member of a real estate brokerage in Ontario. With Duttons since 2009, she is involved in preparing marketing materials for our properties, coordinating showings and tracking feedback from agent showings.

Most importantly, Jenny works diligently to ensure our team is well informed and has all of the materials they need to facilitate the successful marketing of a property.

Her background and experience have helped the Sales Team grow in efficiencies and provide our clients with an exceptional level of personalized service. In fact, both our clients and suppliers know how personable Jenny is, and how keen she is to help.

Away from Duttons, you might see Jenny cheering on our Royals hockey team.

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Contact 250-383-7100 chris@duttons.com

Chris Logan

REALTOR®

A Victoria resident for over 20 years, Chris grew up in Halifax and studied at Dalhousie University, Concordia, and the National Theatre School of Canada. Several years in the music industry then led to an extended sojourn as co-owner of one of Victoria’s best loved performance venues. Those years in the hyper-competitive hospitality industry gave Chris keen customer service and negotiating skills and trained him to stay cool under stress.

With a temperate Mediterranean climate unique in Canada and a broad range of housing that runs from Craftsman century homes to stylish modern condos, Victoria offers unmatched quality of life. The city caters to a culturally diverse mix of young professionals, growing families, and retirees, and Chris’s first-hand, street-level knowledge of the city’s distinctive neighbourhoods ensure he is uniquely placed to help newcomers and long-term residents alike find their niche.

Sellers will find Chris a patient listener who understands that selling a home is not only a major financial undertaking but almost always an emotional one as well. Although he believes no deal is a great deal unless all parties benefit, Chris is nevertheless a tireless advocate for the best interests of his clients: your goals will be his goals until those goals are achieved.

When not working with clients Chris treasures time spent with his wife and four children, ideally outdoors, and especially in their beloved Beacon Hill Park. He loves to read and is passionate about music and classic cinema. A long time meditator, he is committed to the precepts of honesty, temperance, and not causing harm. He has volunteered with Victoria Hospice and the James Bay Community Project and believes that in order to solve the big problems of the world it’s often best to start by serving our families, friends, and neighbours.

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Topic: Buying

4 Navigating the 4 W’s of Home Buying

Real Estate Statistics July 2019

Interview with Chris Logan, REALTOR®

April 2019 Real Estate Statistics

Victoria Real Estate Market Continues to Stabilize

Current Real Estate Statistics

Current Real Estate Statistics: Victoria Housing Market Still Finding Its Balance

Continued uncertainty brings predictable results for the Victoria real estate market

Price Pressure Continues on Lower-Priced Housing in the Capital Regional District

Congratulations Ole and Christina!

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