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09/22/2026

👥 One issue I’m seeing more and more: clients without children struggling to find someone to name as their Power of Attorney.

⚖️ A POA is a powerful document. Depending on how it’s drafted, it can take effect immediately or only after a medical event with a doctor’s sign-off — and either way, that person can make a wide range of financial decisions on your behalf. Who you choose matters.

🧓 A friend your own age may not be the answer. If you’re dealing with health problems later in life, chances are your friend is too — at exactly the same time.

👨‍👩‍ Look a generation down. Nieces, nephews, or the adult children of very close friends. Someone you trust, who’s younger, and able to step in when it counts.

💼 No one fits? There are trust companies that can act in this role for a fee. Not the first choice, but a real option.

Who would you name — and have you actually asked them yet?

09/22/2026

Why Are Victoria Homes Taking Longer to Sell?

Your neighbour’s home is listed…but it’s not getting offers. Does that mean something is wrong?

Not necessarily.

In Victoria’s more balanced 2026 market, buyers have more choice and more time to make a decision. For sellers, that can mean fewer showings, longer days on market and some uncomfortable quiet.

Sometimes the strategy is a price adjustment. Sometimes the strategy is patience.

Knowing the difference is where experience matters.

Want our 2026 Victoria market breakdown + selling strategy? Message us. We’re happy to share it.

08/11/2026

The buyer gave our client just 3 hours to respond.

We asked for 24.

They called back almost immediately—and increased their offer by $50,000 to full list price.

When selling a home in Victoria, a tight offer deadline can make it feel as though you must decide immediately or risk losing the buyer. But urgency isn’t always leverage. Sometimes, it reveals how motivated the buyer really is.

Before presenting an offer, we review the price, terms, showing activity and timing. Then we speak with our sellers—not simply with news, but with a clear negotiation strategy.

In this Tuesday Talk with Travis, we share how slowing down the process strengthened our client’s position. The property secured a backup offer, sold for full list price and completed without a post-inspection price renegotiation.

Pressure pushes people to react.

Strategy gives them options.

If an offer arrived with a three-hour deadline, would you feel rushed—or wonder what the buyer was trying to prevent?

Discover Urban Living in Victoria! 🏠- Prime location on Hillside Avenue, just minutes from downtown Victoria.- Spacious ...
07/30/2026

Discover Urban Living in Victoria! 🏠

- Prime location on Hillside Avenue, just minutes from downtown Victoria.
- Spacious open concept living & dining area with ample natural light.
- 2 bedrooms, including a primary with balcony access.
- Updated 4-piece bathroom and a kitchen with a Stainless Steel LG fridge.

DM for more info or to book a private tour!



Listing by Oakwyn Realty Ltd.

07/28/2026

The biggest mistake sellers are making isn’t overpricing. It’s expecting buyers to behave like it’s still 2021.

The Victoria real estate market has changed.

Today’s buyers aren’t rushing from showing to showing or rearranging their lives to write an offer before someone else does. They’re living their lives, viewing homes in their spare time, comparing more properties, and taking the time to make confident decisions.

For sellers, that can feel unsettling. Fewer showings. Longer gaps between activity. A sense that nothing is happening.

But that’s not the reality.

Buyers are absolutely out there. They’re simply more selective than they’ve been in years.

In today’s balanced market, presentation and pricing have never been more important. A home that shows beautifully and is priced where buyers perceive fair market value will continue to attract attention. A home that’s even a few percent above that perceived value can lose momentum quickly.

Has the market changed… or have buyer expectations changed? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

06/16/2026

“Wait… is this happening to my listing?”

🚨 The most dangerous number in real estate might not be your asking price.

It’s your Days on Market.

Most sellers believe their home will eventually sell if they simply wait long enough.

Unfortunately, that’s not how buyers think.

When a new listing hits the market, it gets attention.

Buyers notice it.

Agents notice it.

Showings happen.

Conversations start.

But once a property sits for 30+ days, something changes.

Buyers begin asking questions:

🤔 What’s wrong with it?

🤔 Why hasn’t it sold?

🤔 Should I wait for a price reduction?

The home hasn’t necessarily changed.

But buyer perception has.

That’s why the first month on market is so important.

It’s also why we’re constantly evaluating whether a property is still positioned to capture maximum attention.

Sometimes that means adjusting price.

Sometimes that means improving marketing.

And sometimes it means canceling and relisting to put the property back in front of fresh buyers.

Not because we’re chasing a statistic.

Because we’re chasing results.

The goal isn’t to collect Days on Market.

The goal is to get your home sold.

Have you ever noticed how differently buyers react to a brand-new listing compared to one that’s been sitting on the market for months?

👇 I’d love to hear your thoughts.




* Mountain views + close to galloping goose trail* Quiet no-through street* South facing deck & Huge flat backyard* Heri...
06/09/2026

* Mountain views + close to galloping goose trail
* Quiet no-through street
* South facing deck & Huge flat backyard
* Heritage charm meets everyday living
* Natural gas + spacious layout
* Primary retreat upstairs with ensuite
* 3rd bathroom + 2 bedrooms downstairs
* Ideal lower level for kids, guests or income potential
* $859,900
* 3 bed 3 bath
* 1472 square feet
* 236 Crease Ave
* MLS 1039823

🏙️ If Victoria living had a cheat code… this might be it.Imagine starting your morning with a coffee on one balcony, wal...
06/06/2026

🏙️ If Victoria living had a cheat code… this might be it.

Imagine starting your morning with a coffee on one balcony, walking to the Inner Harbour, Beacon Hill Park, or your favourite café, then ending the day watching the sun set over the mountains from the other.

✨ Penthouse living under $700,000
✨ 2 Bedrooms
✨ 3 Bathrooms
✨ 2 Private Balconies
✨ In-Suite Laundry
✨ Secure Parking
✨ Huge Storage Locker
✨ Views of Christ Church Cathedral, the Olympic Mountains & the city skyline

Tucked away on a quiet residential street in the heart of downtown Victoria, this penthouse offers something that’s becoming harder and harder to find: space, privacy, walkability, and views.

No long commute.
No sacrificing lifestyle.
No choosing between nature and city living.

Just step outside and enjoy the very best of Victoria.

601 Sentinel Drive Mill Bay is a custom 2009-built 6-bed, 5-bath, 4,858 sq ft luxury family estate on a 0.37-acre lot. A...
06/05/2026

601 Sentinel Drive Mill Bay is a custom 2009-built 6-bed, 5-bath, 4,858 sq ft luxury family estate on a 0.37-acre lot. Amazing features include:

- private basketball court
- home theatre
- chef’s kitchen with walk-in pantry
- 2-bedroom suite
- hot tub
- fire pit
- ,pond
- detached workshop

Foreign Buyer Ban exempt!

06/02/2026

Don’t let an inflated asking price scare you away from a home you actually want.

This week on our Tuesday Talk w/ -we got into one of the most overlooked parts of the buying process — what to do when a property is priced too high.

Here’s our approach: we bring the data. We look at comparable sales, we build the case for what the home is actually worth, and then we ask the listing agent a question most buyers never think to ask:

How did you arrive at this price?

Was it the seller’s number? The agent’s recommendation? A collaborative decision? That answer tells us everything about how much flexibility exists — and how to negotiate.

You shouldn’t have to guess whether a price makes sense. That’s our job.

Save this if you’re currently searching, or share it with a buyer friend who needs to hear this. 👇

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1020 Catherine Street
Victoria, BC
V9A3V4

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