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35 Wondering what life is really like on Canadas wild and crazy west coast? This podcast is all about the people, the places and Vancouver Island Time. Together we will explore this island paradise, a combination of ocean, city, and country living. We will meet the fabulous locals like the chicken lady and the fudge fairy, who have chosen Victoria and Vancouver Island as their home. And, we will learn what makes this place unique and special to those who live here.
Episodi
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Check in on Real Estate and the Mortgage Market
26/07/2024 Durata: 38minwe 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.
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New Tenancy Rules
12/07/2024 Durata: 39minReal 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.
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Half Year Market Review
04/07/2024 Durata: 30minThe 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.
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Let's chat about property taxes and summer in Victoria!
04/07/2024 Durata: 34minIt'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.
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Renewing your Mortgage - Fixed Vs Variable Rates
25/06/2024 Durata: 36minWe 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.
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Cutting Edge Issues in Real Estate
25/06/2024 Durata: 42minThere 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.
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Top 5 Things to Think About in Downsizing Your Home
07/06/2024 Durata: 40minToday!! 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.
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Monthly Market Update with Jen Lowe PLUS the Latest Rate Announcement
07/06/2024 Durata: 44minIs 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?
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What is a subject to sale offer?
30/05/2024 Durata: 41minJoin 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.
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Comparing and Contrasting Victoria and North Van_West Van Markets with the DK Group
17/05/2024 Durata: 47min -
What are the TOP 5 things you should ask when hiring a realtor?
13/05/2024 Durata: 55minWe 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.
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Victoria Real Estate Show's Monthly Market Update April Stats
13/05/2024 Durata: 39minWe 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.
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Andrew and Jen talk about Financing Pre Approvals
13/05/2024 Durata: 29minAndrew 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.
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Victoria Real Estate Update and Federal Housing Plan
18/04/2024 Durata: 45minJoin 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.
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Latest Rate Update and Update on the Foreign Buyer Ban
11/04/2024 Durata: 36minJoin Jane and Andrew as they discuss the latest rate update with Jen Lowe. And, the Foreign Buyer Ban Clarified.
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Looks like the market is getting HOT!
04/04/2024 Durata: 44minJoin 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.
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Balance in a busy real estate market
01/04/2024 Durata: 42minMortgage broker Jen Lowe and Realtor Andrew Plank discuss how to maintain balance in a busy market on todays' show.
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Weekly Market Update with Jen Lowe
22/03/2024 Durata: 55minJane and Andrew along with Jen Lowe discuss the market up to date, and what's happening in the US real estate market with the recent decision regarding Buyer Commission. It's a different market with different rules, but will it affect Canada?
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Victoria Real Estate Market Update
14/03/2024 Durata: 01h31minCheck out what's hapening in the Victoria real estate market with realtor Andrew Palnk and mortgage broker Jen Lowe!
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Monthly market update with Jen Lowe + the latest rate announcement!
07/03/2024 Durata: 44minJoin Jane and Andrew today with Jen Lowe, where we talk about the monthly market update. Jen will discuss the inflation rate, and the Bank of Canada interest rate announcement. What's the strategy behind this week's Bank of Canada announcement?