tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123542260692860177.post280939647665207157..comments2023-12-02T00:38:46.467-08:00Comments on House Hunt Victoria: January VREB statsHouseHuntVictoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07456914359088891317noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123542260692860177.post-50099930697911460892015-04-03T11:18:22.518-07:002015-04-03T11:18:22.518-07:00Hello Everybody, My name is Mrs.Juliet Quin. I liv...Hello Everybody, My name is Mrs.Juliet Quin. 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ONCE AGAIN HIS EMAIL ADDRESS IS unitylovetemple@gmail.com<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658397707303284417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123542260692860177.post-589565437181604732008-02-04T21:36:00.000-08:002008-02-04T21:36:00.000-08:00Fernwood is across the street from Rockland so wha...Fernwood is across the street from Rockland so what does this make it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123542260692860177.post-51799794652918317642008-02-04T21:27:00.000-08:002008-02-04T21:27:00.000-08:00Hey, wait a minute. Aren't Miami and Phoenix full ...Hey, wait a minute. Aren't Miami and Phoenix full of rich people too? How come their markets are crashing?<BR/><BR/>This is in a place called "West Palm Beach". It sounds like it might be almost as nice as Victoria, but who knows, I've never been off the island. ;)<BR/><BR/>http://tinyurl.com/2wnxnrAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123542260692860177.post-78281770843686082082008-02-04T19:10:00.000-08:002008-02-04T19:10:00.000-08:00Hillside mall also has a Starbucks. This makes the...Hillside mall also has a Starbucks. This makes the neighbourhood of so very bohemian. First class neighbourhood for a world class city (but with only one "world" destination, Seattle by turboprop, from its "international" airport).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123542260692860177.post-16386403716837321562008-02-04T18:36:00.000-08:002008-02-04T18:36:00.000-08:00"The surrounding areas ie. Oak Bay, Hillside, Upla..."The surrounding areas ie. Oak Bay, Hillside, Uplands, 10 mile point etc. will also turn into areas for yes - I will say it again - rich retirees and young families with loads of money. The private schools are full of these people."<BR/><BR/>---------> Private schools in Victoria such as St. Michael's and Glenlyon were full of "these people" since their foundings near the turn of the century.<BR/><BR/>--------> I also hate to break it to you guys but the "surrounding" areas such as Oak Bay, Uplands, 10 Mile Point etc. etc were turned into areas for rich retirees and families with "loads of money" at least 25 years ago. In fact, Uplands was "turned" into that kind of an area in about 1920 or so when streetcars stopped at the circle at Midland Rd. So am I supposed to be shocked or what?<BR/><BR/>Hillside, I admit is new . . . perhaps that is the place to invest? Only in Victoria would a bunch of realtors blather on about a view of Zellers attracting a herd of the well-to-do and famous. I suppose the proximity to Bolen's Books makes the area "world class".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123542260692860177.post-13189438488950746332008-02-04T16:42:00.000-08:002008-02-04T16:42:00.000-08:00I love looking at all the graphs that the blog ho...I love looking at all the graphs that the blog hosts put together for us. One graph that is very common is the one that shows the average price since 1978 provided by VREB. But I have never seen a graph that shows the change year over year in price. So I made<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v404/metaldwarf/PercentChange.jpg" REL="nofollow">THIS GRAPH</A><BR/><BR/>To me the period 1981-1990 looks a lot like 1994-2005<BR/><BR/>both periods start with little to negative growth followed by a run up in the rate of appreciation followed by a softening in growth.Robert Reynolds - HMR Insurancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10939128478955272061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123542260692860177.post-54311786600212518342008-02-04T15:41:00.000-08:002008-02-04T15:41:00.000-08:00"Hmmm... Projected 15% drop in new homes built in ..."Hmmm... Projected 15% drop in new homes built in BC in 2008. Resale house price increases dropping to half what they were last year. <BR/><BR/>What will specuvestors and FTBs think when they read this report and realize that the easy money has been made??"<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Just another brick in the wall.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123542260692860177.post-29389186577779209792008-02-04T15:37:00.000-08:002008-02-04T15:37:00.000-08:00stargazerxl,yes,just like the last murder in Victo...stargazerxl,<BR/><BR/>yes,just like the last murder in Victoria back in the fall,does this paper have no morals ? <BR/><BR/>I noticed CHEK mentioned something about the house being for sale for a long time as well,who cares ? it will now be for sale for even longer,who could live in there after that terrible event happening ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123542260692860177.post-9992895708765235882008-02-04T13:40:00.000-08:002008-02-04T13:40:00.000-08:00Tony Danza saidHow can you keep track of the ident...<B>Tony Danza said</B><BR/><BR/><I>How can you keep track of the identity of an anonymous poster over such a long period of time? </I><BR/><BR/>Because the poster used to publish under a nickname until she was bashed so badly by others on this blog that she started using anonymous and posting less frequently. She did me the courtesy of responding to my question and now I am sorry that I asked it. <BR/><BR/>Can we please just leave this poster alone? I am concerned that the tone on this blog could turn negative and then anyone with something to say will be afraid to post. No one appreciates being called a BS'erAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123542260692860177.post-44985743314634208972008-02-04T13:34:00.001-08:002008-02-04T13:34:00.001-08:00rogerHmmm... Projected 15% drop in new homes built...<I>roger<BR/><BR/>Hmmm... Projected 15% drop in new homes built in BC in 2008.</I><BR/><BR/>The new condo glut is already here, for example <A HREF="http://bubblenfizzle.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">The Aspen at Lakeside Village</A>.Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07104124519449329655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123542260692860177.post-74240505586385483242008-02-04T13:34:00.000-08:002008-02-04T13:34:00.000-08:00But one must wonder when some say that we have the...But one must wonder when some say that we have these hedge fund managers, these captains of industry, zillionaires living in winter sun deprived Victoria. I mean, we have one lousy turbo prop flight to Seattle. Regina (1/3 our size) has more flights to the US than us. Halifax, a similar sized city as Victoria has flights to Florida, Bermuda, NY JFK, NY LGA, Newark, Washington DC, Boston, Chicago and Atlanta. We have zippo. Why? 1. Because this city is full of cheapstakes, too greedy to spend money on traveling (or paying their 40 year mortgages. Instead, they'll drive 1000 km with their 30 year old pollutant spewing Pintos 2. Because there are no business travellers coming into this city as we do not have any company head offices here. From a business perspective, we are a backwater, even seen as a of hillbillies (look at all the diesel vehicles, trucks and crappy old cars in this town, you'd think you're in some logging town).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123542260692860177.post-60395539233442406572008-02-04T13:33:00.000-08:002008-02-04T13:33:00.000-08:00Roger, thanks. Where did she say her kid attends a...Roger, thanks. Where did she say her kid attends a private school? How can you keep track of the identity of an anonymous poster over such a long period of time? Just wondering. I still call BS.Tony Danzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11834617529220173312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123542260692860177.post-18733101876198800662008-02-04T13:22:00.000-08:002008-02-04T13:22:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tony Danzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11834617529220173312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123542260692860177.post-76074901475578786582008-02-04T13:16:00.000-08:002008-02-04T13:16:00.000-08:00Tony Danza said I call BS on Anonymous 10:28 am's...<B>Tony Danza said </B><BR/><BR/><I> I call BS on Anonymous 10:28 am's post: <BR/><BR/>How many people here know such specific details about the occupations of their children's classmates parents? Give me a break, are you sure you're not posting about a private school in Manhattan.<BR/><BR/>Man who let the ignorant RE agent in?</I><BR/><BR/>Tony, I thought I should set the record straight. The poster was giving an answer to a question that I asked about the parents in her kid's private school in Victoria. In a private school most parents know each other quite well because they are actively involved in school activities and social functions. I found her answer informative and appreciated the detailed response.<BR/><BR/>I think you probably made a honest mistake in slamming the poster but she has been a regular poster for some time and we should cut her some slack. We are all here for the same reason (to share ideas and information) and everyone should feel welcome to share their thoughts.<BR/><BR/>BTW - Welcome back. I have not seen any posts from you in a while.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123542260692860177.post-50044755197348110732008-02-04T12:39:00.000-08:002008-02-04T12:39:00.000-08:00I have got to say I have lived in many cities in C...I have got to say I have lived in many cities in Canada and no wonder Victoria ranked 8 in "happiness" of the general public.<BR/><BR/>I have never encountered a bunch of miserable people as I have in this city.<BR/><BR/>So so sad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123542260692860177.post-18865195918608427602008-02-04T12:30:00.000-08:002008-02-04T12:30:00.000-08:00Sorry Tony but it is true. Many people have moved...Sorry Tony but it is true. <BR/><BR/>Many people have moved here that have their own businesses like it or not.<BR/><BR/>This is what the parents do in one of my kids classes. It seems many people have their own businesses here. I have known the parents for many years and the class is small and yes it is sad but that is what they do.<BR/><BR/>One family in the school owns about 30 travel agencies. The owners are from Victoria.<BR/><BR/> This might make you feel better. I pointed out that many of these businesses are directly linked to the US. If the US goes into a recession then business will be tougher for them. And maybe they will all loose their houses and not be able to feed their families and their marriages will break-up. They will also have to fire all the people they employ which is quite a few.<BR/><BR/>Then we can all feel good about ourselves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123542260692860177.post-44441594325685672882008-02-04T12:17:00.000-08:002008-02-04T12:17:00.000-08:00Hey BM how's the painting business in Alberta goin...Hey BM how's the painting business in Alberta going? Unload your bear mountain condos yet?Tony Danzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11834617529220173312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123542260692860177.post-20402336103976519942008-02-04T12:02:00.000-08:002008-02-04T12:02:00.000-08:00Anonymous 12:10,Guess what, the majority of parent...Anonymous 12:10,<BR/><BR/>Guess what, the majority of parents in affluent parts of Victoria still are small business owners, health pro's and double income gov workers (oh and now RE agents). And those fancy cars in the parking lot? Can you say HELOC? <BR/><BR/>Man who let the ignorant RE agent in?<BR/><BR/><I><BR/>"She noted that 10 years ago most of the parents were government workers, medical professionals and owned small businesses. The difference is dramatic as well as the cars in the parking lot."<BR/></I>Tony Danzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11834617529220173312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123542260692860177.post-16651526543457268022008-02-04T11:58:00.000-08:002008-02-04T11:58:00.000-08:00I call BS on Anonymous 10:28 am's post: How many p...I call BS on Anonymous 10:28 am's post: <BR/><BR/>How many people here know such specific details about the occupations of their children's classmates parents? Give me a break, are you sure you're not posting about a private school in Manhattan. Hilarious. Victoria's filling up with rich hedge fund managers and American businessmen, right, what about the Saudi oil sheik? You forgot that one.<BR/><BR/>"Lets see. I will do just one class - there are two classes for each grade.<BR/><BR/>One family owns internet based company. Came from abroad.<BR/><BR/>Ex-Investment Banker for large bank in the US - now consultant (Victoria Native).<BR/><BR/>Investment Banker - runs own book in US and commutes from US...blah blah"Tony Danzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11834617529220173312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123542260692860177.post-76783588504984501032008-02-04T09:52:00.000-08:002008-02-04T09:52:00.000-08:00Housing starts to cool in 2008: CMHCBritish Columb...<A HREF="http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2008/02/04/real-estate.html" REL="nofollow">Housing starts to cool in 2008: CMHC</A><BR/><BR/><I>British Columbia's housing starts are expected to drop in 2008 from 39,195 units in 2007 to 33,250 units in 2008. Resale price increases, which grew by 12.1 per cent in 2007, will ease to six per cent in 2008 and five per cent in 2009 owing to an influx in listings and fewer resales, the federal agency forecast.</I><BR/><BR/>Hmmm... Projected 15% drop in new homes built in BC in 2008. Resale house price increases dropping to half what they were last year. <BR/><BR/>What will specuvestors and FTBs think when they read this report and realize that the easy money has been made??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123542260692860177.post-20066221597714648562008-02-04T07:25:00.000-08:002008-02-04T07:25:00.000-08:00Yes, that is sad news about the young RE agent kil...Yes, that is sad news about the young RE agent killed on Saturday in Gordon Head. Thanks to today's TC, we also know that the property in question, at 1702 De Sousa Pl., is listed for $964,900, and "is described as an outstanding executive home in a brand new upscale small four lot subdivision. It has five bedrooms and four bathrooms."StargazerXLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860301946572698330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123542260692860177.post-1409045555722430892008-02-03T22:04:00.000-08:002008-02-03T22:04:00.000-08:00Thats terrible news today on the RE agent. Another...Thats terrible news today on the RE agent. Another bad mark on our city and the safety factor for agents to show houses alone or women even walking alone,very sad.<BR/><BR/>We had an attempted abduction in our neighborhood a couple of weeks ago while the girl waited for the bus,thank God she fought him off. This is what I meant about the whackjob factor in this town,seems to be moving into a new level.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com