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Melanie Murray joins Andrew to share about her business "NextStep", an advocacy service for seniors in Greater Victoria. Melanie Murray Advocacy Services for Seniors NextStep Advocacy Services for Seniors (250) 886-8808 melanieandmacmurray@gmail.com www.nextstepvictoria.ca

Join REALTORS Andrew Plank and Jane Johnston, along with Mortgage Specialist Jen Lowe, every Thursday at 9:30 to discuss topics of interest for buyers and sellers of Victoria Real Estate.

How will Federal Election Results impact our housing market?

Navigating the Edge: Foreshore Rights, Docks, and Archaeological Awareness for Greater Victoria Waterfront Properties

Join Andrew, Jane and Jen today at 9:30 while we discuss buying a condo! When buy a condo, but you also buy into the building. Navigating through all the documents, and understanding the nuances and information provided can be tough. We'll provide you with some tips for success.

Join Andrew and Jane for their weekly chat about all things real estate. This week it's about colour!

Keep up to date with what's happening in the market! Join Jane, Andrew and Jen this morning at 9:30 as we discuss the Victoria Real Estate Stats for March 2025.

Today Jen and Andrew discuss market conditions and information security.

Andrew and Jen discuss the current market. Jen has a cautionary tale for those seeking a mortgage. Andrew shares an unanticipated issue with the foreign buyer ban.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BC's SHORT TERM RENTAL REGISTRY. Did you know if you own a residence that is being used as a short term rental, you need to register it with the BC government? Hosts who register early will receive a 25% discount on the fees if they register before March 31, 2025. Find out WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DO NOT REGISTER

Marching into the Spring Market! It's felt like it's been a strong market… has it? Check out these stats and let's see what's going on. Join Andrew, Jane and Jen at 9:30 where we talk about the February stats.

Moving? Don't throw out those  hygiene product and linen, donate them to Soap for Hope!! Join us this morning at 9:30 am and learn how this valuable organization repurposes these items!

Join Andrew, Jane and Jen as they discuss what's happening in the Victoria Real Estate Market. The market seems busy! What's the latest in interest rates? What's expected next week in Bank of Canada?

SPECIAL EPISODE: Join Jane Johnston, Andrew Plank and Jennifer Lowe today at 4 pm while we discuss the market and what happened in Real Estate in 2024 for Greater Victoria.

Bring your Christmas Hat and join us at 9:30 am for the 2024 Market Wrap Up and 2025 Predictions. Our year has ended strong. What's going to happen this coming year for Victoria's market?

With the passing of the provincial election, US election and lowering of interest rates, November has seen quite a turn around in the real estate market in recent weeks! Let's look at the stats to see what the numbers show happened, exactly.

Join us today as we discuss the rescission period. The market is getting faster again. What is the rescission period and how does it affect buyers and sellers?

Join us this morning at 9:30 am as we discuss the Victoria Real Estate Boards, October numbers. Feels like things are turning around... are we seeing that in the numbers yet?Jane Johnston RE/MAXhttps://www.briarhillgroup.com/Subscribe to my youtube channel!https://bit.ly/Subscribe-youtube-JaneJohnston 

The Bank of Canada announced another interest rate drop of .5! What does that mean for buyers and sellers? Should buyers go with fixed or variable rate interest rate if renewing their mortgage? Jen Lowe will discuss this in depth

Inflation is below 2%, elections are almost over, we've hit low prices in listings... it's a prime market for buying right now. Andrew and Jane talk about next steps for buyers and sellers.

Join us at 9:30 where we update you on the market and discuss what's happening in the BC Election. What are the BC Greens, Conservatives and NDP parties promising for real estate? Jane, Andrew and Jen will discuss their platforms

Check out the September stats and see how the market is doing, as we enter into our last quarter of 2024. What's influencing the market? Where is it going? Join Andrew, Jane and Jen at 9:30am this morning.

Join Jane, Andrew and Jen this morning at 9:30 as they bring you up to date on the market and chat about the increase in the CMHC lending limit from 1 million to 1.5 million, mortgage amortization and other factors affecting buyers and sellers. How will this impact the market?

Common Issues to Obtaining Home Insurance. In Victoria we have standard conditions that we address as a part of our forms. One that often gets the lowest amount of attention but is essential is insurance. There are items we can look for when looking at homes to see if you may be facing some issues that can prevent you from getting insurance.

We are baaacccckkkk! Jane and Andrew, together with Jen Lowe will go over the August stats, and discuss the newest Bank of Canada rate decrease. What's happening and what's expected for the 3rd quarter!

Andrew and Jen will be talking about home renovations... how to get the most out of small home repairs.

we discuss what's happening in Victoria's real estate and mortgage market. How's real estate going and why you want to get prepared now for your upcoming mortgage renewal in 6 months.

Real Estate Rules have changed again! Join us this morning as we discuss the NEW FOUR MONTH NOTICE TO END TENANCY, which will make owning and selling a tenanted unit more onerous.

The second quarter is over, what's happening in Victoria's real estate market? Join Andrew, Jen and Jane this morning as for the first half of the year in review. How are we faring so far? What's next for this market.

It's tax time! Blech! How to pay your taxes, apply for exemptions and make it stress free. We'll also talk about unique things to see and do in Victoria.

We are coming up on 5 years from the start of COVID at the beginning of next year and we are starting to see the renewals of mortgages. With the Bank of Canada rate and bond yields changing, buyers are wondering which way to go in their financial commitment to their mortgages. Join us this morning at 9:30 am with Jen Lowe as she discusses the pros and cons of each.

There have been many changes over the past few years, what are the impacts and implications of these changes and how are they affecting you, as the consumer.

Today!! What are the top 5 things to think about when downsizing your home?? Join us at 9:30 where you will hear a comprehensive strategy to get you started in right-sizing your home life.

Is June real estate going to be HOT?? Jane, Andrew and mortgage broker Jen Lowe speak this morning on the latest rate announcement from the Bank of Canada! How is .25 reduction in interest rate going to affect affordability?

Join us this morning as we talk about subject to sale offers. What should you do if you like a property and have to sell in order to buy? As the market is heading into balanced and potentially buyers' market we are seeing more and more subject to sale offers. 

We discuss the TOP 5 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK WHEN HIRING A REALTOR.  This is the most important investment of your life. A great realtor can help you through the process of finding your home, helping you upsize or downsize and move to your next home. A great negotiator can make the best of that experience.  Here are some tips to ensure you choose the right one for you.

We discuss April's statistics. Inventory is up! What about sales? How is the market trending? Jen Lowe will also give us an update on what's happening with the rates.

Andrew and Jen talk about Financing pre approvals and the snags buyers run into when a house or issues with a house don't meet lenders' approvals.

Join us today as Jane Johnston and Andrew Plank discuss the Federal Housing Plan and how they plan to solve Canada's housing issues. Jen Lowe will be joining us with a mortgage update. 

Join Jane and Andrew as they discuss the latest rate update with Jen Lowe. And, the Foreign Buyer Ban Clarified.

Join us this morning as Jane and Andrew review the first quarter of Victoria's Real Estate Market and discuss what the trend is looking like for the rest of the year.