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Ever have  neighbor that drove you crazy? So crazy you wanted to do this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B   Just kidding...this is what I awoke to the other morning. 1500 sq. ft. one-level, gone in 3-hours flat!

  SUPERBOWL on your mind? If it's beginning to creep into your thoughts, check out some fun facts along with some GREAT FOOD IDEAS ! On Twitter:   @crazedcook Web:   www.DiaryOfACrazedCook.com Mmmm, Mmmm, Mmmm!  

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  BUYING A HOME IN CANADA?   Here in Canada, it's possible to use funds in a RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) for the purchase of a home. It's called HBP - Home Buyers Plan. Who could benefit and why? 1. First-time home buyers can benefit without incurring a penaltyfrom the CRA (Canadia...

 Sooke, British Columbia, Canada Last month I wrote a short blog about Sooke BC - located about 45 minutes west of Victoria. It's a lovely spot right on the ocean - and it's growing....    If you are a boater, how would you like to walk to your boat in about 2 minutes from your luxury penthouse? ...

"What do you need?" It's such a simple question that should be asked many times over the course of working with your client. Too often I hear the question "please tell me, what would you like?" Well, that's not a bad start, but it's so much more powerful to ask "What do you need?" because in doin...

    Thanks to Josh McCulloch for a great photo ...a nice way to end the week!  

    Although there has been a very slight inventory reduction of active properties for sale in the last week, Victoria has seen a bit of a slowdown in the marketplace for residential housing - but nothing like the US. Contributing factors could be seasonal; the setbacks seen in the Canadian and U...

Months of Inventory for Southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia - Jan 2009 to August 2011 A great guide to special places on our beautiful island...come visit or come to stay! www.specialplacesvi.com          

Here's a quick look at historic sales price trends for one level single family homes (rancher style) over a period of 10 years...broken down by area on Vancouver Island and properties on the beautiful surrounding Gulf Islands.     RANCHER HISTORIC SALES PRICE TREND - 2001 TO 2011   Victoria CORE ...