Real Estate Information Archive

Sunday morning was just beautiful - clear blue skies and a sun so warm, my office was almost too hot to work in.

Did we take the dogs for a walk then.....no, why would we?  We were waiting for this:

Not only did we go out in the flurries, we waited until it was at its' worst.  Fortunately for us, it didn't last too long.

At long last, they have started work on the Blue Bridge in Victoria.  They are in the process of removing the rail portion.  The vehicle portion will remain as is until the new bridge is completed.  This will take about 3 years and many, many millions of dollars.

For those of you that don't reside in Victoria, on bordering municipalities, this has been a hotly debated topic for some time.  The battle was refurbishment verses replacement.  According to the Times Colonist, the crane being used in the largest crane on the West Coast.

Drop by this weekend to take a look at two beautiful character conversions.  Both units B and C are open Saturday and Sunday, 25 and 26 February from 1PM-3PM.

These units marry the best of old and new...many features of an old stately home combined with modern elements.  Toss in the walkability factor, and it's as good as it gets!

Hope to see you there!

My wife, Janet, has complained bitterly about our dishwasher.  She hates it, as the most quick cycle is almost 1 1/2 hours long.  As much as she hated the dishwasher, she was also unable to justify purchasing a new one when this one worked just fine.

I fear her prayers have been answered...the dishwasher is making a very weird noise.  Should it actually quit, I wonder how long she will do the dishes by hand?  Somehow, I'm guessing not long!

Can a 63 year old man, who goes on one ski trip a year keep up with his 35 year old daughter, a major fitness buff?

Sure, if you don't mind not being able to negotiate stairs for a couple of days!

Below, myself and my oldest daughter (and child) Meghan.  Meg lives in Squamish and was attending a medical conference in Whistler the same weekend I had the good fortune to be invited to a friends' house in Whistler.

This fabulous home has to be seen to be believed.  Set on a very private lot near Bear Mountain, and built on an open concept.  Three story plus atrium provides a backdrop for the stairway to the master suite and the truly wonderful Oriental inspired wood work and windows.  Cabinetry, hardware, lighting and workmanship of a quality rarely seen today.

MLS - new

Price - $1,399,000.00

Newly listed are two units in a five unit conversion in popular Fairfield.  Units B and C at 707 Linden retain all the character of the original home with modern kitchens and bathrooms.

Unit B, below shows the living room.  One bedroom, two bath.  Priced at $469,900.

Unit C living room, below with fireplace and original stained glass windows. Two bedroom, two bath. Priced at $589,900.

I worked all day yesterday, and a large part of today, so took some time out today to go for Chinese food for lunch with my wife and son.  We went to Sun Wah and it was excellent!

We had House made BBQ Pork, Snow and Peas with Beef, Shrimp Egg Foo Yong, Noodles with Beef in Black Pepper Sauce and Scallop Fried Rice.  Delicious!

New listing at great price with many, many new updates.  This lovely level entry bungalow has a large bright living room with hardwood floors, coved ceilings and wood burning fireplace.  Formal dining room off updated country kitchen which offers easy access to the south facing patio.  Two good sized bedrooms and an updated bathroom complete the main floor.  The lower level offers a rec. room, office area, laundry, bedroom, deluxe bathroom, separate entry and plenty of storage; all professionally done with permits.

1649 Cedar Avenue

Price - $579,900

Dave Philps, a fellow DFH realtor traveled to Honduras on 30 January with the “Friends of Honduras” charity (www.friendsofhonduras.org) to spend 2 weeks providing some assistance to the children in a small village in the mountains near the capital of Tegucigalpa.  Dave has paid all his own expenses.

  To put a bit of perspective on how far a dollar goes in Honduras, a tax deductible donation of $20 will provide a meal for 200 children….a $400 donation will feed those 200 children a meal on each school day for a month.

Another realtor, Ally Guevin organized a fundraising bake sale to help Dave.  With my help, my wife, Janet, helped out with the baking.  Below is a photo of the baking we she did - I actually tried to take credit at work,  but it didn't fly!  My wife does copious amounts of baking for the SPCA Christmas Bake Sale, so the amount of baking below is actually miniscule by comparison.