Planning on Downsizing?

Planning on Downsizing? Downsize and Turn Your Empty Nest into a Nest Egg. Downsizing to a smaller home is a great option for homeowners looking to simplify their lives and cut down on expenses. Whether you're approaching retirement or simply want to reduce your...

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VICTORIA BC OLD TOWN

VICTORIA BC OLD TOWN Victoria's Old Town is the historic heart of the city and is located just east of the Inner Harbour. It is home to some of the oldest and most significant buildings in Victoria, many of which date back to the mid-1800s. Old Town was originally...

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VICTORIA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE FOR MARCH 2023

VICTORIA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE FOR MARCH 2023 Early Spring market reflects consumer confidence and growing demand in March, 2023. A total of 590 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this March, 29.2 percent fewer than the 833 properties sold in...

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JAMES BAY VICTORIA BC SEASIDE COMMUNITY

James Bay Victoria's Seaside Neighbourhood A vibrant and diverse neighbourhood with both apartment towers and many historic homes, James Bay is the bedroom community to the downtown core. James Bay is surrounded by water on three sides; Victoria Harbour to the north...

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Victoria Realtor April Prinz | has over 40 Years Experience

Victoria Realtor April Prinz has over 40 Years Experience April Has over 40 Years Experience now helping his clients with their real estate needs in Victoria, BC Buyers can view your home for sale 24 hours a day online and around the world with his Virtual and...

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VICTORIA HOME OWNERS SELL NOW THEN DOWNSIZE TO A SMALLER HOME

VICTORIA HOME OWNERS SELL NOW THEN DOWNSIZE TO A SMALLER HOME. Victoria Single Family Home Sales are down over 30% and Condos Sales are down over 40% since this time last year. Victoria Home Prices are Falling with lower buyer demand with the higher mortgage interest...

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Live Map of Hot New MLS Listings of Homes For Sale in Victoria

Live Map of Hot New MLS Listings of Homes For Sale in Victoria,BC I just created a Live Map of New MLS listings of Homes and Condos For Sale in Victoria. You'll Find the link to the Live Map of Victoria New Victoria MLS Listings below. Save and come back often to find...

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The 2022 Victoria Real Estate market year in review

The 2022 Victoria Real Estate market year in review A total of 320 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this December, 26.9 percent fewer than the 438 properties sold in December 2021 and a 16.7 percent decrease from November 2022. Sales of...

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5 Things To Do To Sell Your Home in Victoria in 5 Days

5 Things I Recommend You Do to Sell Your Home in Victoria in 5 days. In Fact I recently Just Sold a home in 4 days. Have a pre-sale home inspection. Be proactive by arranging for a pre-sale home inspection. Then there are No Surprises. An inspector will be able to...

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11 Reasons to List Your Home For Sale During the Holidays

11 Reasons to List Your Home For Sale During the Holidays People who look for a home during the Holidays are more serious buyers! Serious buyers have fewer houses to choose from during the Holidays and less competition means more money for you! Since the supply of...

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OCTOBER VICTORIA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE

OCTOBER VICTORIA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE A slight uptick in sales and inventory, but Victoria real estate market still requires commitment to homes A total of 480 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this October, 35.6 percent fewer than the 745...

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OK .VICTORIA HOME BUYERS IT'S YOUR TURN NOW

OK ....VICTORIA HOME BUYERS IT'S YOUR TURN NOW Real Estate Markets Change from time to time. In Victoria and many other cities it has been a Home Seller Market with many Bidding Wars with Buyers trying to Buy their next home. FIND OUT ONLINE WHAT YOUR VICTORIA HOME...

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The Real Estate Market in Victoria is changing

Less pressure on Home Buyers in August in the Victoria real estate market The Real Estate Market in Victoria is changing A total of 478 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this August, 42.5 percent fewer than the 831 properties sold in August 2021...

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Summer Home Maintenance CheckList

Summer Home Maintenance CheckList Spring may be the popular time of year to tidy up the inside of your home, but summer is the perfect time to spruce up your outdoor space. This checklist is a great place get started. Summer Home Maintenance CheckList

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JUNE 2022 VICTORIA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE

JUNE 2022 VICTORIA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE Victoria's hot housing market levels off, supply still important for long-term attainability A total of 612 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this June, 35 per cent fewer than the 942 properties sold...

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REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IN VICTORIA, BC

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IN VICTORIA, BC 1717 FERNWOOD RD 6 RENTAL SUITES Turn of the century 1907 Fernwood home that was converted into a 6-suite apartments in 1982 ( building permit records). City of Victoria R1-B Zoning. Driveway easement off Grant...

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2021 VICTORIA REAL ESTATE MARKET YEAR IN REVIEW

The 2021 Victoria real estate market year in review A total of 438 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this December, 30.6 per cent fewer than the 631 properties sold in December 2020 and a 32.9 per cent decrease from November 2021. Sales of...

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Homes For Sale in Fairfield

A Current Map Showing Homes For Sale in Fairfield The Fairfield/Gonzales neighbourhoods are located in the southern part of the city of Victoria and feature diverse natural features and many historic homes. Fairfield/Gonzales is home to Cook Street Village, a lively...

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Way Back When I First Started in Real Estate by April Prinz

This Video is about way back when I first started as a Realtor in Victoria BC and Victoria Real Estate at the time, Older turn of the century homes in the Fernwood neighbourhood sold for around $7,000 to $8,000. New Homes sold for around $18,000 with CMHC insured...

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FALL HOME MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST FOR 2021

FALL HOME MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST FOR 2021 Make sure your home is giving off spooky vibes from decorations and not from being unkept. Follow these fall maintenance tips to keep your home looking and running great. In other words, remove those spider webs and then hang...

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Staging to Sell Sprucing up Your Kitchen

Sprucing up your kitchen with some small DIY projects can have a big ROI when it comes time to sell your home. Curious about what other things you can do to prep your home for selling? I can help you create a staging game plan, just send me a message to get started!...

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WHEN I FIRST STARTED AS A REALTOR IN VICTORIA

This Video is about way back when I first started in Real Estate and Victoria | Real Estate, Older turn of the century homes in the Fernwood neighbourhood sold for around $7,000 to $8,000. New Homes sold for around $18,000 with CMHC insured Mortgages in. Colwood and...

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Oak Bay Real Estate | Market Review | JULY 22, 2021

Oak Bay Real Estate.. Activity-Indicates we're still a Sellers Market in the municipality of Oak Bay. Find Photos and more Details: Here's a Current Oak Bay Homes For Sale. Oak Bay Real Estate... July 22, 2021 Single Family Home Stats: Total Oak Bay Single Family Home...

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HOW TO MAKE MONEY WITH REAL ESTATE

HOW TO MAKE MONEY WITH REAL ESTATE Subscribe to My YouTube Channel Here: https://bit.ly/3BaS8CA I am often asked this Question.."HOW DO I MAKE MONEY WITH REAL ESTATE ?"..It's really can be easy and simple to make money with real estate. First you need to Buy Real...

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Driving YouTube Video Tour of Northridge Neighbourhood

Join me with my Live Northridge Video Tour through the Northridge neighbourhood near me in Victoria, BC. It's a great Saanich neighbourhood called Northridge in and around Copley Park and the end of Carey Rd around Northridge Elementary School and Panama Flats. There...

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THE VICTORIA REAL ESTATE MARKET IS HOT!!

THE VICTORIA REAL ESTATE MARKET IS HOT!! The Single Family market in Victoria BC is HOT, So home Values have changed in most neighbourhoods in Victoria. Maybe time to find out what your home is worth? A shortage of homes for sales is creating a Hot market for home...

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VICTORIA REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT FOR JUNE

VICTORIA REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT FOR JUNE Low Inventory and Strong Demand Continue in Victoria Real Estate Market A total of 942 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this June, 16.6 per cent more than the 808 properties sold in June 2020, but...

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Victoria Multifamily Apartment Investing|April Prinz P.R.E.C.

Victoria Multifamily Apartment Investing can show you a great investment return. Did you know an Apartment Building Investments offers three streams of income, such as rental income, mortgage reduction and appreciation in Victoria, BC. If you would like to learn more...

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LIVE NORTHRIDGE VIDEO TOUR

Join me with my Live Northridge Video Tour through the Northridge neighbourhood near me in Victoria, BC. It's a great Saanich neighbourhood in Victoria BC called Northridge in and around Copley Park and the end of Carey Rd around Northridge Elementary School and...

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HELP!!! There Are No Homes For Sale in Your Neighbourhood

HELP!!! There are No Homes For Sale in Your Neighbourhood in Victoria, BC. Should or Would You Sell your Home Now or in the near future? Victoria Home Buyers are wanting to live in your neighboiurhood and they have been unable to find a home that meets their needs If...

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BUYING A HOME IS THE EASIEST WAY TO MAKE MONEY

BUYING A HOME IS THE EASIEST WAY TO MAKE MONEY Be sure to Subscribe to my YouTube Channel and watch my other videos to learn how to make easy money investing in Real Estate Many folks are looking at investment stocks, Bank term deposit's etc hoping to see...

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VICTORIA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE FOR MAY

Unwavering demand reinforces need to support supply of homes The Victoria market continued to show its strength through the month of May, with a near record setting pace for sales and ongoing record low inventory levels. A total of 1,049 properties sold in the...

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Easy to Find HOT New Listings in Victoria

I just created a Live Map of New MLS listings of Homes and Condos For Sale in Victoria, https://youtu.be/kgukwG9hWw0 Find the link to the Live Map of Victoria New Victoria MLS Listings below. Save and come back often to find your next home in Victoria. April Prinz...

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HOUSE HUNTING ? CREATE A CHECK LIST

Creating a house hunting checklist will help you keep track of the advantages and drawbacks of each home. Ensure the checklist includes the basic information regarding location, asking price, annual property taxes, mortgage terms and any applicable zoning...

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VICTORIA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE FOR APRIL

May 2021 VICTORIA REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT FOR APRIL Housing in Greater Victoria remains in high demand Comparing last year's April market to 2021 does not provide us any real insight into long term market trends, said Victoria Real Estate Board President David...

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CURB APPEAL and PRICE|Is What Take to Sell Your Home ?

CURB APPEAL & PRICE ARE A WINNING COMBINATION... WHEN SELLING REAL ESTATE So many home sellers in Victoria ask me What does it take to sell my home for the most money and quickly? Pricing a home is not something to take lightly..1st Pricing a home for Sale is...

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MARCH VICTORIA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE

Keep Seeing Great Video on Real Estate and Subscribe to my YouTube Channel </center MARCH VICTORIA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE The fast pace of Victoria real estate market surges on A total of 1,173 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board...

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Staged Homes Sell 88% Faster and for 20% More

Staged Homes Sell 88% Faster and for 20% More Profit than Non Staged Homes Staging a home isn't just for Selling Sunset. Decorating and staging your home can be just as important (and sometimes even more so!) than repairs. - moving.com. If you're ready for the next...

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Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

Spring Home Maintenance Checklist It's time for the spring home maintenance checklist of things to do around the house during the spring months. Here's a handy list. Check and change the furnace filter. Clean the clothes dryer exhaust, duct, damper and space under...

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Mortgage Rates are on the Rise

After hitting record lows month after month, Mortgage rates have started to creep up. But it's still a great time to purchase a new home, and I'm the agent to help you! Mortgage Rate listed below are in USA, Canadian Mortgage interest rates are currently Generally...

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WOW .863 HOMES SOLD IN FEBRUARY A 53% MORE THAN

February Victoria Real Estate Market demand surges against limited supply of available properties. A total of 863 properties Sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this February, 53.3 percent more than the 563 properties sold in February 2020 and 33.6 percent...

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DEER IN YOUR YARD TOO?

DEER IN YOUR YARD TOO? This Works! I found the following tip to keep Deer out of my Flowers from a Book I bought Deerproofing Your Yard & Garden , 2nd Edition. By Rhona Massingham Hart . I found Lots of great suggestions in her book. One that I found worked for...

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Knowing What You Can Afford Helps Narrow Your Home Search

Knowing what you can afford will help you narrow down your home search and help to keep you living within your means. If you have questions about what costs to expect during (and after) the homebuying process I can answer them! Just send me a message, I'm here to...

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Did you Know An Agent Can You Save Time

The search for your dream home can be long and full of obstacles, but you don't have to go it alone. I'm a pro and I'm here to help you. When you're ready to get started just send me a message. #thehelpfulagent #home #houseexpert #house #realestate #listreports...

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3 Good Reasons to Buy a Home

3 Good Reasons to Buy a Home Stability Predicability Freedom You'll get to Stay put, Know what your mortgage payment will be and you can Paint the walls whatever colour you want! Those are three pretty great reasons, if you ask me. #thehelpfulagent #home #houseexpert...

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3 Great Reason To Buy a House

3 Great Reason To Buy a House You'll get to stay put, know what your mortgage payment will be and you can paint the walls whatever color you want! Those are three pretty great reasons, if you ask me. #thehelpfulagent #home #houseexpert #house #listreports #homeowner...

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Have you considered renovating your home?

Have you considered renovating your home? What upgrades do you plan to prioritize? Message me for tips on which renovations can increase your home's value. #thehelpfulagent #home #houseexpert #house #listreports #homereno #reno #homestyle #diy #renovations #homeowners...

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VICTORIA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE

VICTORIA REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE FOR FEBRUARYVictoria real estate market sees strong start to 2021 A total of 646 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this January, 57.2 per cent more than the 411 properties sold in January 2020 and 2.4 per cent...

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5 Easy Things to do Before Putting Your Home on the Market

April Prinz Real Estate Marketing-Create Curb Appeal before putting your home on the market 5 Easy Things to do Before Putting Your Home on the Market Have a pre-sale home inspection. Be proactive by arranging for a pre-sale home inspection. An inspector will be...

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2020 Victoria Real Estate Market Year in Review

The 2020 Victoria Real Estate Market Year in Review A total of 631 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this December, 57 per cent more than the 402 properties sold in December 2019 and a 20.6 percent decrease from November 2020. Sales of...

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Thanksgiving| How Many Cooks Are Allowed In Your Kitchen?

How many cooks are allowed in your kitchen for Thanksgiving? Do you work alone, are all hands on deck, or do you order in? #thehelpfulagent #house #houseexpert #home #thanksgiving #listreports #realestate #realestateagent #holidays #happythanksgiving How many cooks...

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DRIVING THROUGH GORDON HEAD ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON

On my way to have my haircut Yesterday afternoon, I drove along Shelbourne Street through a neighbourhood called Gordon Head. The rows of Trees along Shelbourne offered a interesting show of Fall Colours and the Gordon Head neighbourhood.

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OCTOBER VICTORIA REAL ESTATE MARKET

Victoria Real Estate Market continues to outperform in unpredictable times A total of 990 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this October, 59.9 percent more than the 619 properties sold in October 2019 and 0.1 per cent more than the previous...

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HOW TO AVOID CONDO INSURANCE CLAIMS

HOW TO AVOID WATER DAMAGE CLAIMS IN CONDOS AS THE SAYING GOES .WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND.. Back in the early 70's when Condos started to show in the real estate market as new affordable housing. Many Victoria Builders and Developers started building condos. Some...

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QUITE TOP FLOOR FAIRFIELD 2 BED 2 BATH CONDO $387,000

QUITE TOP FLOOR FAIRFIELD 2 BED 2 BATH CONDO $399,00 Excellent quiet location, #402-1031 Burdett Ave Southwest facing condo in move in condition. Wood flooring in the entrance and dining room and new carpets in living room and bedrooms,...

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Oak Bay Homes Neighbourhood Video Tour

Oak Bay and some of the types of homes in this popular neighborhood of Victoria BC, Photos by April Prinz Personal Real Estate Corporation. https://victoriahomesandproperties.com/neighborhoods/oak-bay-real-estate/

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