17th
Feb 10
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February 1, 2010
The number of properties sold throughout the Victoria area eased slightly compared to December but was still substantially higher than January of last year. A total of 418 homes and other properties sold in January through the Victoria Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®), down from the 453 sales in December but up nearly 70 percent from the 247 sales in January of last year. Prices, meantime, remained stable but mixed depending on property type.
Victoria Real Estate Board President, Randi Masters, says January’s figures represent a solid start to the year, “After last year’s remarkable recovery in the real estate market, we are pleased to see strong sales for January and look forward to a balanced market in the months to come.” Masters noted that the number of properties available for sale increased last month, “As of the end of January, there were 2,793 properties available for sale – up from 2,557 at the end of December but still down 24 per cent from January of last.
20th
Jan 10
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This beautiful home has been thoughtfully upgraded throughout and boasts a bright and sunny floorplan and family-friendly design!
Features include a new Bruce Wilkin designed gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, custom cabinetry, bar area with wine fridge and bar sink, desk area and lots of storage! Gleaming Teak hardwood floors are showcased on the main level of the home, with a tiled gas fireplace featured in the living room, and built-in leaded glass cabinet and wainscotting showcased in the dining room.
The feeling throughout is warm and cozy with radiant in-floor heating throughout the main and lower levels, and in the upper level bathroom. Double French doors off the dining room lead to a spacious new deck, which is perfect for BBQs & outdoor entertaining!
Upstairs, 4 lovely bedrooms are featured, the master bedroom featuring a large closet with built-in storage and lovely hardwood floors. Three additional bedrooms are also located on the upper level, all with large windows. The main bathroom features custom cabinetry and built-ins, large separate shower with rain shower head, full-sized claw foot tub and warm tiled floors!
On the lower level of the home, a fantastic rec room/ play room has been created with easy care hardwood floors,.
