Royal LePage is turning 100 and we want you to help us celebrate...it would be great if you could join us!

"Royal LePage CCR" is made up of 4 offices and at this event we are having an office challenge at 4:00pm – a tug of war and I, Rosie the Realtor, will be participating in the tug of war.  There will also be a blow up castle and a piñata.

It's going to be fun - hope to see you there!

Potato Sac Race

Water Balloon Toss

Tug-o-War

Jello Eating Contest

And Much More!.........

1270 Lidgate Court, Strawberry Vale

5 Bed/ 3 Bath Family Home in Cul De Sac location - $539,000

http://rosiesays.ca/mylistings.html/details-32071159

Victoria Real Estate Board

June 3, 2013

VICTORIA BC - Greater Victoria real estate sales for May are identical to the same period one year ago: 659 properties sold on the MLS® System.

"We are continuing to see improved consumer confidence in the marketplace," says Shelley Mann, President of the Victoria Real Estate Board. "Our Members are much busier with showings and writing offers, but say they are working harder to help their clients satisfy stricter lending rules. This quarter is definitely much stronger than the first quarter of 2013."

Buyers remain price sensitive. "Homeowners who are pricing their properties competitively, not expecting the higher sale prices of 2008, are selling their homes," Mann says. "With 4,783 active listings, buyers have plenty to choose from. With higher sales volumes and a reasonable inventory level, Greater Victoria continues to edge towards a balanced market."

There were 384 single family homes sold in May at a median price of $515,000, down 3.4% over May 2012 at $533,000. Condominium sales were 142 at a median price of $289,500 and 68 townhomes sold at a median price of $400,000. "With average and median prices fluctuating on a monthly basis, it's more important than ever for consumers to consult a REALTOR®," Mann says.

Total Waterfront Single Family Dwellings sold: 18, up 3 over May 2012
Total Non-waterfront Single Family Dwellings sold: 366, down 7 over May 2012
Single Family Dwellings sold over $1 million: 18 (2 over $2 million)

http://bit.ly/14O2v5

This stylized home was built in 2007 on a Cul de Sac w/ individually designed homes & comes loaded w/ great features, & extra’s including: Ceramic tile entranceway; Cathedral stairway w/ skylight, gleaming hardwood floors; granite countertops in kitchen & bthrms; SS appliances; heated tile flooring in kitch & bath; pot lights; gas fireplace; built ins; 3 bed/3 bath plus open area upstairs for office or den; Master on main floor w/ walk in shower in ensuite; laundry room w/ granite counter top sink; central vac; single garage w/ heat, windows & electrical outlet; 2 patios & balcony; a SW facing backyard that backs onto a little private park; underground sprinkler system; just a few minute walk to all amenities!

Offered for sale at $515,000

http://rosiesays.ca/mylistings.html/details-31391959

British Columbia Real Estate Association

May 16, 2013

Chief Economist Cameron Muir discusses the April 2013 statistics and takes an in depth look at BCREA's Q2 Housing Forecast.

http://bit.ly/184Ojv4

May 3rd, 2013

Birthday Cake anyone?

How about 6 weekly prizes of $500 and being entered to win $5000?

To celebrate Royal Le Page's 100th birthday, they have launched the Royal LePage 100th Birthday Cake-Eating Challenge on Facebook!.

Click here to join!:

http://royallepagecontest.com/track/?aid=rosie

Give it a go - you could be in for some great prizes!

Rosemarie

Victoria Real Estate Board

May 1st, 2013

VICTORIA BC - Weighing in on the best April since 2010, Shelley Mann, President of the Victoria Real Estate Board, is cautiously optimistic that the Greater Victoria is back into a balanced market.

"Consumer confidence is increasing," Mann says. "Our total number of sales for April is 615, a 5% increase compared to April 2012 with 586 sales. On the residential side, more properties are selling, and slightly fewer are entering the market, so we are moving from a buyers' market to more balanced market conditions."

Mann's cautions that one month doesn't indicate a market trend, but is encouraged by increased showings by REALTORS®, the number of sales, and comments from other REALTORS® about multiple offers on properties.

Prices remained relatively flat, as predicted by Cameron Muir, Chief Economist of the BC Real Estate Association. There were 367 single family homes sold in April at a median price of $540,000, a 16% increase of homes sold over April 2012. Condominium sales were 149 at a median price of $265,000 and with 62 townhomes sold at a median price of $415,450. There are 4,585 active listings.

Total Waterfront Single Family Dwellings sold: 15, up 2 over April 2012
Total Non-waterfront Single Family Dwellings sold: 352, up 36 over April 2012
Single Family Dwellings sold over $1 million: 30 (5 over $2 million)