Monthly Archive: July 2015

Sales Predictions

This post is 9 years old. The data and my views may have since evolved.Since “inheriting” this blog in the middle of May, I’ve used the blog as an excuse to analyze data, crunch numbers...

Timing the Market?

This post is 9 years old. The data and my views may have since evolved.Is it possible to determine the best time to buy or sell in the Victoria real estate market? Obviously, personal finances...

Neighbourhood Watch

This post is 9 years old. The data and my views may have since evolved.Just about anyone who scours real estate listing finds certain neighbourhoods to their liking. Over the past few years, I’ve noticed...

Varying Mortgage Rates

This post is 9 years old. The data and my views may have since evolved.Depending on the type of mortgage you have (or want), there is a wide variation in the actual rate you pay....

A drop in the bucket

This post is 9 years old. The data and my views may have since evolved.It looks like the Bank of Canada (BoC) govenor, Stephen Poloz, has decided that Canada’s economy is faltering and needs further...

Will interest rates drop (again) next week?

This post is 9 years old. The data and my views may have since evolved.In one week the governor of the Bank of Canada (BOC), Stephen Poloz, is due to release the Interest Rate Announcement and...

Where there is smoke …

This post is 9 years old. The data and my views may have since evolved.In addition to our surreal forest fire induced sepia-toned smoked-filled skies, it looks like the early July market is also on...

June Sales Sizzle

This post is 9 years old. The data and my views may have since evolved.June real estate sales have surpassed all expectations. With 910 sales and just 4,003 active listings, the sales to new listings...