Our Annual Client Appreciation Party, Sunday ( September 13th ), in the Penthouse Suite of Victoria's Regent Waterfront Hotel was another resounding success! 

We were blessed with sunshine and blue skies and enjoyed taking in the fabulous inner harbour views along with watching the ferries, kayakers and float planes come and go about their business. 

There was a celebratory atmosphere throughout the evening with great live musical performances from our three Guest Artists: Alex Klassen, our Cello Soloist, Sue Decker's Folk Guitar and the dynamic duo of Sean Hollan's and Suzanne Van Assum's jazzy blues set.

Alex Klassen: 

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Sue Decker:

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Sean Holland:

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Great fun was had by all, with many guests happily going home with wonderful Door Prizes, Congratulations to all our winners!.  Special Congratulations to Barrie Webster, Winner of our Grand Referral Prize.  Barrie won a 1 Night Stay at the Victoria Regent Hotel in an Oceanfront Executive Suite for up to 4 people with a bottle of Bubbly, Breakfast and free parking included. 

Good food, tasty beverages, picture identifications contests and vibrant conversation made for a wonderful evening of joy and laughter.  

The great "Island PhotoBooth" ( compliments of Callum Greig of Prime Mortgage Works & James Parr of Safe & Sound Home Inspection ) was new to this year's party and comprised of a Tickle Trunk full or eccentric hats and accessories for guests to wear and have their photos taken.  This proved to be extremely popular ( scroll down for some of the crazy photos! ).

Rosemarie would like to say a Special Thank You for all the cards and birthday gestures she received on the day, plus the unexpected cake and rendition of Happy Birthday being sang to her. As she thought she'd kept it underwraps, she was delightfully surprised!.

We would like to acknowledge our wonderful Sponsors, along with Rosie, who contributed to the success of our event with numerous valuable door prizes: $1000 value Culinary Tour, $300 Personal Trainer/Fitness Package, Murchies Tea Gift Sets, $50 cheese voucher, Wines, Movie Passes and much, much more.

The event could not have run smoothly without the help of our three daughters; Alexis, Nicolia and Rhea who seamlessly took care of the food, event preparation and delivery from start to finish.  A big "Thank you" to Paul Meakin, Personal Trainer, one of our generous Sponsors and our fabulous Bartender for the night! Also to Shirley Lang, another generous Sponsor and owner of Kitchens of Distinction Culinary Arts who indulged us with her gourmet hot Hors d'Oeuvres.  

Rosie and Tom especially wish to thank:

Callum Greig - Prime Mortgage Works

James Parr - Safe & Sounds Home Inspection

Luiz Ambriz-Castillo - The Office ( Accounting ), Luiz Ambriz Inc.

Deb Alcadinho - Your Brand Power & Business Coaching

Earl Wilde - General Manager of Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel

Charlotte Alcock - Norwex Enviro Products

Martin Robbert - Victoria Handyman Services

Paul Meakin - Assistant Fitness Manager & Top 20 Personal Trainer - Good Life Fitness

Libby Meakin - Arbutus Physiotherapy & Health Centre

Realfoto - Real Estate Photo Services

Shirley Lang - Kitchens of Distinction Culinary Arts Inc.

David Van Stolk - Grounds For Design, Landscape Architect

 See all 2015 Party Photos here (scroll to the bottom of the page) :

 http://rosiesays.ca/rosies-4th-annual-client-appreciation-event-2015.html

Our 4th Annual Friends of Rosie Client Appreciation Party was a resounding success! Thank you to all our wonderful Friends, Clients and Sponsors for making this happen! A special thank you to the following Sponsors for donating such fabulous Door Prizes

#7-3560 Citadel Place

Gorgeous Executive Townhome with some ocean and woodland views

Listed at $649,000

A gorgeous Executive Town Home, that is beautifully appointed, is located in a quiet Hill Top Neighbourhood! Luxurious features include: open gourmet kitchen with granite counters; gas range in eating bar/island; built-in convection & microwave; sun tubes in ceiling; & Stainless Steel appliances; 9 ft ceilings with pot lights, gleaming cherry hardwood floors; in floor radiant heating throughout; Large main-level master bed has sumptuous ensuite; forest & some ocean views. Main also has formal dining room; gas fireplace; washer/dryer, patio in front; deck with amazing woodland & some ocean views; gas hook up for BBQ; double garage. Lower level has two large bedrooms with outside access, views, study/guest bed, & large crawl space up to 6'4" high. New Royal Bay Sec. School/Com. Arts Center opening nearby this Fall! Large driveway holds 6 cars!

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/_b6Uxe6FjcM

3D Tour: http://www.propermeasure.com/?q=immersive-3d/7-3650-citadel-place

More info: http://rosiesays.ca/mylistings.html/details-51278538

September 1, 2015, Victoria BC - The Victoria Real Estate Board today released its report on real estate activity for August 2015. A total of 741 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this August, an increase of 21.7% compared to the 609 properties sold in the same month last year.

"Consumer confidence in our area continues to be one of the main drivers of the spring and summer market surge," Victoria Real Estate Board President Guy Crozier says. "In terms of single family home sales, this month we saw the highest number sold in the month of August since 2007. A total of 379 single family homes sold in August 2015, compared to 399 in August 2007."

There were 3,688 active listings for sale on the Victoria Real Estate Board Multiple Listing Service® at the end of August, 14.6% fewer than the 4,316 active listings in August 2014.

The Multiple Listing Service® Home Price Index benchmark value for a single family home in the Victoria Core last year in August was $556,600. The benchmark value for the same home in August 2015 has increased by 8.37% to $603,200.

"The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation announced new rules for buyers who have less than a 20 per cent deposit," notes President Crozier. "Starting at the end of September, buyers who apply for mortgage loan insurance from CMHC will be able to include 100 per cent of the projected income from secondary suites. A change like this may buoy the market through the fall and winter, and we may see increased pressure on areas that permit suites. We'll watch over the upcoming months and track any trickledown activity."

More info: http://www.vreb.org/current-statistics

August 4, 2015, Victoria BC - The Victoria Real Estate Board today released its report on Multiple Listing Service® real estate activity in the Victoria area for July 2015. A total of 796 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this July, compared to the 681 properties sold in the same month last year.

"We've certainly seen the busy spring market continue into the summer months," Victoria Real Estate Board President Guy Crozier says. "The theme of declining listings and increased sales volume is consistent through July, and we're seeing the market go through its typical summer cycle. Sales dropped a little from the spring as we would expect, but are still up a very healthy 16.9% over last year."

The Multiple Listing Service® Home Price Index benchmark value for a single family home in the Victoria Core this time last year was $564,300. The benchmark value for the same home this month has increased by 6.3% to $599,800.

There were 3,942 active listings for sale on the Multiple Listing Service® at the end of July, 13.7% fewer than the 4,570 active listings in July 2014.

"Consumer confidence remains very strong and shows no sign of falling off in the coming months. Interest rates continue to be very favourable; many buyers are taking advantage and making a move," adds President Crozier. "If you are thinking about buying or selling a home, connect with your local REALTOR® for detailed information on the Victoria and area housing market."

More information on the July 2015 report and the Multiple Listing Service® Home Price Index is available from the Victoria Real Estate Board, at vreb.org.

http://www.vreb.org/current-statistics

3894 Braefoot Road, Saanich East

Listed at $399,000 

This 1976, two level, neighbourhood home, in the Blenkinsop area, has solid 'bones'. With some studs already exposed, this home is ready for a complete/creative renovation. Each level has roughed in rooms & are plumbed for kitchen & bathrooms. A great opportunity to refinish/recreate these levels to become either a home w/ an excellent mortgage helper or a great investment property w/ upper & lower accommodations. Both levels have 1135 sq ft. of floor space. Lower level has 8ft ceilings & built in internal elevator to 2nd level. Fireplace upstairs. The property boasts a 7,292 sq ft. lot w/ a large West facing fenced backyard. Perfect for families & pets!

More info: http://rosiesays.ca/mylistings.html/details-49769293