Julie Swift Realtor Victoria BC

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Wishing everyone a safe and spooky night of trick-or-treating.

A quick tip for tonight: keep walkways clear and porch lights on so little visitors can find their way to the door. 👻 🏡

10/30/2026

SOLD! #307, 1325 Bear Mountain Parkway, Langford

Congratulations to the sellers of this fantastic home in Langford!

Wow - Outstanding value and luxury living at its best! Enjoy Bear Mountain living with health club, golf and both casual and fine dining just steps away. This ONE bedroom and DEN condo features marble tile in the entry and ensuite, while the kitchen and bathroom feature honed slate tile. The gourmet...

10/29/2026

SOLD! #1, 649 Admirals Road, Esquimalt

Congratulations to the sellers of this fantastic home in Esquimalt!

Located within a development of a converted turn-of-the-century mansion and carriage house, this bright, well-maintained garden-level suite offers more than 1,000 square feet of living space. It features two bedrooms, a private exterior entrance, and a generous wraparound patio ideal for your barbec...

10/22/2026

Conditional offers give buyers time to confirm financing or review a home inspection before the deal becomes firm. 🏡

Curious how conditions work in today's market? Reach out anytime with questions. 📩

10/14/2026

SOLD! #76, 530 Marsett Place, Saanich

Congratulations to the sellers of this fantastic home in Saanich!

10/12/2026

Here’s to full tables, warm homes and the people who make them special. 🧡🦃
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone celebrating this weekend!

10/06/2026

SEPTEMBER MARKET STATS ARE OUT! 📊

September saw 463 properties sold across the Victoria Real Estate Board region, down 16.4% from September 2025. At the same time, inventory continued to grow, with active listings up 3.2% year-over-year, giving buyers more choice heading into the fall.

Here’s a little breakdown:

• September sales were 16.4% lower year-over-year.
• There were 3.2% more active listings than last September.
• The benchmark price for a single-family home was $1,280,100.

Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions!

For more info, head to https://www.vreb.org/current-statistics.

Explore current real estate statistics in Victoria, including sales trends, inventory, and market insights for buyers and sellers.

10/01/2026

JUST LISTED! $475,000
1-649 Admirals Road, Esquimalt
2 Bed

Bright, character-filled, and set in a truly distinctive conversion, this garden-level suite offers more than 1,000 square feet of living space. The private exterior entrance and generous wraparound patio give it a townhouse feel, while the quiet setting adds to the sense of privacy. Inside, you’ll find a spacious living room, formal dining area with bay window, gas fireplace, and charming wood cabinetry. With in-suite laundry, crawl-space storage, and two parking spaces, it’s a wonderfully practical place to call home.

Located within a development of a converted turn-of-the-century mansion and carriage house, this bright, well-maintained garden-level suite offers more than 1,000 square feet of living space. It features two bedrooms, a private exterior entrance, and a generous wraparound patio ideal for your barbec...

09/30/2026

Reconciliation begins with truth, and truth begins with listening. 🧡

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, take time to explore the stories, cultures, and histories of the Indigenous communities whose land so many call home.

09/23/2026

The starter home isn't dead — it just looks a lot different than it used to 🏡

A new build that cost $120,000 in 1997 is selling for $600,000 today 😳 and that shift has completely changed what getting into the market looks like for first-time buyers. The good news? Condos, townhouses, co-ownership, and markets outside the major city centres are all opening doors that didn't exist a generation ago.

Linked below is a great read for anyone thinking about their first purchase. When you're ready to talk through what's actually within reach for you, let's chat! 📞

It used to be that almost everyone’s first home was considered a “starter home.” But between a lack of housing supply and economic challenges, is the concept even a thing in Canada anymore?