October 2020

Halloween at Galey Farms 

Posted on Oct 23, 2020


Janine Thomson - Victoria Real Estate Agent
Halloween at Galey Farms Saanich BC
photo credits Victoria Buzz 

Galey Farms is back at again for another spooky night of Halloween adventure. Due to Covid, customers must purchase tickets online for a 1.8 km train ride around the farm through spooky displays decorated especially for Halloween. Take the Crazy Train through the Cornfields of Horror, and end at the Carnival's family frie...

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Want to make Passive Income on your Property?

Posted on Oct 23, 2020 in Investment Property


Janine Thomson - Victoria Real Estate Agent
Investment in Property
Photo credits  victoriahomessearch.com

Owning income producing properties (residential rentals, apartment buildings, mobile home parks, vacation rentals, summer homes) is the only true way to build wealth in real estate. The possibilities are very real for positive cash flow, appreciation and several tax benefits which all play a strong role in incre...

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Western Speedway in Langford Sells 

Posted on Oct 17, 2020 in In the News


Janine Thomson - Victoria Real Estate Agent

Western Speedway In Langford Sold
photo courtesy of Western Speedway 

The race to own a landmark piece of Langford property is almost complete with the sale of Western Speedway nearing the finish line. 

The iconic property was taken off the market on June 18, after an interested buyer has entered into a conditional contract, according to Duncan Thompson, a consultant on the sale and p...

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"The Wedge" 15 story Downtown Building Starts Construction 

Posted on Oct 17, 2020 in In the News


Janine Thomson - Victoria Real Estate Agent
Victoria's - The Wedge Condo
Photo credit:  Times Colonist 
Cox Developments has started construction on a 15 story wedge shaped residential building in downtown Victoria and is set to open 
in 2023. This new highly anticipated $50 Million tower is located at 952 Johnsons Street & 1400 Vancouver Street. 

The wedge was created as an inspiration of the natural beauty of Vancouver Is...

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September 2020 Real Estate Statistics

Posted on Oct 03, 2020 in Market Statistics - History




Consumer interest in homeownership in Victoria unwavering over course of pandemic
A total of 989 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this September, 60.6 per cent more than the 616 properties sold in September 2019 and 1 per cent more than the previous month of August 2020. Sales of condominiums were up 26.7 per cent from Septem...

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