I just finished uploading this House for sale, 1946 Crescent Rd, Oak Bay, British Columbia

AMAZING VIEWS !!! Handcrafted from finest materials,this modern castle is situated in a premier Oak Bay location over looking Gonzales Bay. The views are South and West and are truly magnificent. The elevated hillside location maximizes superb ocean and mountain views, offering a wind protected warm location with all day sun from sunrise to brilliant sunsets. The home was crafted with the very best materials boasting exquisite woodwork and fine craftsmanship. With so many wonderful and special features and the very best exposure, it really is a must see!

I just sold this House at 2804 Gregory Rd, Malahat & Area, British Columbia Shawnigan Lake.

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I just sold this Condo at 218 1620 McKenzie Ave, Victoria, British Columbia Lambrick Park.

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We are proud to announce that this Jul 20th, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 1019 Pemberton Rd in the Rockland neighborhood, Victoria. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Townhouse for sale in beautiful Rockland.

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Rockland Townhouse for sale.

As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 250-592-4422 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.

Dave Lynn
Royal Lepage Coast Capital
Realty - Oak Bay

We are proud to announce that this Jun 29th, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 415 Chadwick Pl in the Vi Fairfield East neighborhood, Victoria. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent House for sale in beautiful Vi Fairfield East.

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Vi Fairfield East House for sale.

As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.

Tara Lynn
Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty - Oak Bay

I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 9 1019 Pemberton Rd, Victoria, British Columbia

Fabulous 1900+ sq ft Rockland Townhouse. This beautifully updated home is perfect for anyone who wants the convenience of a townhouse with the feel of a detached home. Centrally located within easy walking distance to downtown and Government House. Surrounded by patios and gardens this home features a gracious entryway, entertainment sized living room with fireplace, large separate dining room with French doors leading to private patio and hot tub. Large kitchen with centre island plus separate built-in desk. Upstairs you will find 3 generously sized bedrooms, lots of space for a home office or family/media room. Designer touches throughout. Two parking spots included as part of the strata lot. Don?t miss viewing this unique property.

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 2911 Mt. Baker View Rd, Saanich East, British Columbia

This modern but cosy home features great privacy, all day sunshine, and boasts terrific water views of Haro Strait and Mt. Baker. Stepping into the great room with its feature FP and cathedral ceiling along with the dramatic views, you cannot resist "WOW". Moving through the great room to the sheltered back patio with its ponds, waterfall, gas BBQ and stone FP takes you from grandeur to serenity. This graceful, warm, turnkey home is in pristine condition and shows pride of ownership. The hi-end kitchen is a gourmet's delight. The upstairs opens to an amazing master bedroom suite with a spa- influenced ensuite featuring a jacuzzi bath in which to soak while overlooking Haro Strait, and a massive walk-in dressing room. Floor plans available

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 1208 Royal Oak Dr, Saanich East, British Columbia

You must get inside to appreciate this very spacious home in the Broadmead/Sunnymead area. Main floor features 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. Living room, dining room, kitchen, family room & deck,2 gas F/P (1-two way) 10ft ceilings,gorgeous oak floors,skylights,french doors,tiles,beautiful ensuite, large spacious rooms. Lower floor features large 2 bedroom inlaw suite with sep.laundry & keep the extra bedrm,rec room,bathroom,laundry to yourself or potential for second suite. Large double garage, fenced rear yard and loads of parking.

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 218 1620 McKenzie Ave, Saanich East, British Columbia

Live in Tuscany Village! A great community-based complex central to shopping , theatres, restaurants, UVic, buses and more. This spacious 2 bedroom (1047 sq ft) unit features 9? ceilings, hardwood floors and a fabulous granite and stainless open kitchen. An ideal space for entertaining. The floor plan is perfect for those wanting a roommate with good separation between bedrooms and the two richly tiled bathrooms. This upscale complex offers secure U/G parking, insuite laundry, separate storage. Pets, rentals allowed. No age restrictions. An exceptional package for the homeowner, investor or your student.

I just sold this House at 2024 Romney Rd, Victoria, British Columbia VFairfield East.

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Happy Mother's Day!

Have you figured out what to do for mothers day yet? Most Mom's I've talked to say the best present is spending time with their kids. Now that that part's solved what should you do together?

This Mother's Day article has a list of great ideas for what to do with your mom this Mother's Day in Victoria, whether she likes music, gardens or food, Victoria has a lot to offer. I'm pretty sure my plans are going to involve me baking a cake :)

I hope you and your family have a great one! Please feel free to comment if you have any great ideas you'd like to add.


 

Resource furniture is doing a modern take on the Murphy bed and more. With a simple to use design and multifunctional features they are giving people a way of making the most of their living space in a trendy way.

 

Which Card Should I Use?

It's that time again, business card ordering time. I decided to shake things up this time and use a new desgin, but I don't know which one to use. Which one do you like better, the left or the right?

All photo's are from the amazing Jesse Moore. 

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Feb 11th is BC's first official Family Day!

There's always lots of activities to do around Victoria with your family, but there will be even more on the 11th.

Down at Ship Point, in the Inner Harbour, there will be a day long series of great local talent including Current Swell and Canada's Troopers. There's also face painting, a scavenger hunt and tours of the HMCS Saskatoon.

Check out the schedual and have a great time! Family Day

And remember, street parking will be free too!

How to Turn your Closet into an Office
 
 

This is a trend I'm starting to see more and more. Whether it's a young professional trying to make the best of their one bedroom apartment or an empty nester finding a different use for the second bedroom, it's interesting to see how people can change the use of their space. Check out this article that gives you step by step instructions on how to change a poorly used closet into a functional workspace.  Office Space

US Q4 Real GDP - January 30, 2013

The US economy unexpectedly contracted by 0.1 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2012 as growth was pulled down by the largest decline in defense spending in four decades. The US economy expanded 2.2 per cent for all of 2012.

While the modest decline in GDP is likely to spur use of the "R" word (recession) in the media, it is worth noting that today's release is the advanced estimate for real GDP and is subject to revisions which can be substantial. Moreover the contraction in output was almost entirely due to an unprecedented plunge in defense spending, which along with slower private inventory accumulation, pared 2.6 per cent from real GDP growth. In fact, the underlying details of the report were actually quite positive. Consumer spending accelerated on the largest personal income gains in four years while both business spending and residential construction investment grew at a double digit rate. These details, along with strong employment growth in recent months, suggests that US growth will pick-up in the first quarter of 2013.

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 By Dave Lynn

We are proud to announce that this Jan 27th, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 420 Linden Ave in the Fairfield West neighborhood, Victoria. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Condo for sale in beautiful Fairfield West.

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Fairfield West Condo for sale.

As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 250-592-4422 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.

 By Dave Lynn
 Royal Lepage Coast Capital
 Realty - Oak Bay