The Canadian economy has weathered three recessions in the past 40 years, each unique in cause, depth and duration. However, there is considerable similarity in how the BC Housing market has both endured and recovered from those recessions.
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5 Tips for Navigating Victoria’s Real Estate Market During COVID-19
Written by Reiner Theil, REALTOR® Are you considering making a move in Victoria’s Real Estate market during COVID-19? Chances are you’re not alone. While the market has certainly shifted away from traditional Spring markets of year’s past, homes continue to come on the market, just as select Buyers continue to actively search for and secure
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Updated Wednesday, April 29 If you’re a residential BC Hydro customer and you or your spouse/partner have stopped working due to COVID-19, you may be eligible for free credit on your BC Hydro bill. The B.C. emergency benefit for workers will provide a one-time, tax-free, $1,000 payment for B.C. residents whose ability to work has been affected due
Read MoreSupport Local YYJ
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Support Local has created a website to allow customers to purchase gift certificates for local, independent businesses in Greater Victoria. This helps everyone support our community, encourage social distancing, and will allow businesses to maintain some cash flow while we all tackle this incredibly difficult situation. Many businesses have already made
Read MoreApril 2020 Newsletter
This month we celebrate our 25th year in business. Since 1995 Duttons has been in selling, buying and managing premium residences in the Victoria core. With solid systems in place and long-term committed staff (working remotely) we are here today … and we’re going to be here when you need us in the future. Here
Read MoreCOVID-19 and Your Rental Property
Duttons Real Estate has been monitoring the evolving global impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and keeping up to date with any Health Canada changes in protocols. However, the safety of our clients, residents and staff is our main concern. It is important that we all are committed to following Public Health guidelines to prevent
Read MoreReal Estate Statistics | March 2020
A total of 563 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this February, 33.7 per cent more than the 421 properties sold in February 2019 and 37 per cent more than in January 2020. Sales of condominiums were up 35.7 per cent from February 2019.
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Understanding the Mortgage Stress Test in Canada
What is the Stress Test? The Stress Test is performed when a home buyer in Canada applies for a mortgage. A Buyer will need to prove they can afford to pay their monthly mortgage at an interest rate higher than the rate posted on their actual mortgage.
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Strata Living in Victoria
Apartments, town homes, and condominiums in Victoria are the most common forms of Stratas, but it doesn’t stop there. Even select detached single-family homes can be part of a Strata in what’s known as a Bare Land Strata.
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InspireHealth Rain Walk 2020
Thank you for taking the first step to raise money and provide supportive cancer care for people living with cancer and their families.
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