tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-183682052008-07-11T17:51:47.001-07:00Victoria BC Real Estate etc.Lorne Tuplinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08562883477902613893noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18368205.post-61239879137854511752008-07-11T17:39:00.000-07:002008-07-11T17:51:47.042-07:002191 Bellamy Road - Thetis Heights Excellent Opportunity! This home is almost 2,600 square feet and has a basement with separate entry that would be simple to suite - just add the kitchen, the plumbing is already there! Features include all appliances, 17' ceiling in living room, main floor laundry, deck to fenced yard, patio doors to covered patio from lower level & much more. Listed to sellLorne Tuplinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08562883477902613893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18368205.post-45755181978428705852008-05-22T12:05:00.000-07:002008-05-22T12:11:56.667-07:00 New Listing - Quiet Colwood Location Bright, spacious family home on large lot with mature garden. This home is close to schools & Royal Roads University. Recent upgrades include an almost total main floor make-over. Good H/W floors, rear deck, newer roof, Septic redone in 2007, new vinyl windows, Family room in basement in newly drywalled, primed and will have sub-floor. Easy to finish. Entry Lorne Tuplinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08562883477902613893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18368205.post-59967824740453998202008-05-08T12:43:00.000-07:002008-05-08T12:46:23.761-07:00 Real Estate Sales Moderate - Prices Remain Stable May 1, 2008 Sales of homes and other properties in the Victoria area moderated in April with a total of 768 sales through the Victoria Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®), up from 707 sales in March but down from the 898 sales in the same month a year ago. Overall prices remain steady but 28 sales of over $1 Lorne Tuplinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08562883477902613893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18368205.post-19168059584972790712008-05-08T12:37:00.000-07:002008-05-22T12:16:01.139-07:00New Listing 2685 Crystalview Dr., Langford4 bedrooms, 3 baths including gorgeous suite REDUCED @20,000 to $549,900 Gorgeous home in the popular Crystalview area. Upstairs you will find a spacious kitchen with eating nook with hardwood flooring, entertainment sized living room and dining room with new carpet & an open concept, 3 generous sized bedrooms, 4 piece bath and 2 piece ensuite. Large Lorne Tuplinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08562883477902613893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18368205.post-21862428238959575892008-05-08T12:28:00.000-07:002008-05-08T12:34:45.494-07:00 Reduced to $359,900 for quick sale!First Time Buyer Listing Here is an ideal starter home with lots of character - fir floors, wide casings etc, all appliances which are less than 5 years old, large eat-in kitchen plus formal dining room which could easily be a den. Upstairs features 2 large bedrooms, full bath plus stacker laundry. There is a full basement with loads of storage. Oil tank in Lorne Tuplinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08562883477902613893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18368205.post-90344213911615544822008-04-30T17:11:00.000-07:002008-05-22T12:17:25.232-07:00New Listing #311-9840 Fifth St in Sidney 2 bedrooms, 2 baths REDUCED to $399,900 "The Beaufort on Fifth". Sidney's almost new condominium complex one block off Beacon Ave. Walk to shopping or just take a stroll along the ocean front - it's all available in picturesque Sidney by the Sea! This is a corner unit with lots of light. Open plan with living, dining & kitchen all open to each other. Lorne Tuplinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08562883477902613893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18368205.post-88388554225862751622008-03-09T21:15:00.000-07:002008-05-22T12:18:13.811-07:00Private 2636 sq foot Rancher Excellent for home business Reduced $20,000 to $669,900A custom built one level home with triple garage on a 1/2 acre lot of patios & lawns. Enjoy life inside & out. 4 bedrooms, family room & rec room (Ideal for extended family situation - perhaps a parent who needs care. Great maple kitchen, luxurious master bedroom, & ensuite bath, formal dining room & eating area.Lorne Tuplinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08562883477902613893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18368205.post-12024484710923413642008-02-29T16:31:00.000-08:002008-02-29T16:37:43.689-08:00Downtown Victoria Music Store For Sale Good littlle mom and pop business or great for young music enthusiast! Store has been in operation for 30+ years, has a number of excellent lines such as CF Martin, Yamaha & Larrivee Guitars, Kentucky Mandolins etc. Price includes stock at cost and there is a considerable tax benefit to the buyer. Lorne Tuplinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08562883477902613893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18368205.post-51122136581218543652008-02-22T18:17:00.000-08:002008-03-28T14:54:35.174-07:00Reduced $20,000 to $379,900 New First Time Buyer Listing Here is an ideal starter home with lots of character - fir floors, wide casings etc, all appliances which are less than 5 years old, large eat-in kitchen plus formal dining room which could easily be a den. Upstairs features 2 large bedrooms, full bath plus stacker laundry. There is a full basement with loads of storage. Oil tank in Lorne Tuplinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08562883477902613893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18368205.post-65623392384093526352008-02-01T14:45:00.000-08:002008-02-13T14:44:21.818-08:00 New Listing Feb 1/08 SOLD in 4 days! 661 Rockingham Road in the Mill Hill area of Langford Victorian style, Architect designed front/back strata duplex with private 1 bedroom suite. Custom built open plan featuring beautiful kitchen /living & dining areas with polished Cherry finish on beams, trim & cabinets. Cabinets also have leaded glass doors. Living room has stone gas fireplace flanked byLorne Tuplinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08562883477902613893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18368205.post-32433463468444971372008-02-01T14:39:00.000-08:002008-02-01T14:45:14.546-08:00Strong Real Estate Sales Mark Start to 2008 Sales of homes and other properties in the Greater Victoria area got off to a solid start in the first month of 2008. There were 464 sales through the Victoria Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in January, up from the 442 sales in the same month a year ago. There were 408 sales in December. Meantime, the total number of properties Lorne Tuplinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08562883477902613893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18368205.post-74229508583870736832008-01-05T10:40:00.000-08:002008-01-05T10:43:31.690-08:00Real Estate Records Broken in 2007 The value of all property transactions through the Victoria Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) hit a new record of over $4.1 billion in 2007, up from $3.3 billion in 2006. The value of single family home sales was over $2.5 billion while the value of condominium sales was over $756 million. Victoria Real Estate Board President Tony Joe noted Lorne Tuplinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08562883477902613893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18368205.post-59278045910707790682007-12-12T16:04:00.000-08:002007-12-12T16:07:50.454-08:00 November Real Estate Market Strong Sales, Record Prices The Victoria area real estate market continued to show exceptional strength last month with strong sales and record average prices for single family homes and townhomes. There were 623 sales through the Victoria Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in November, up from the 571 sales in the same month a year Lorne Tuplinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08562883477902613893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18368205.post-45117447079136262312007-11-07T21:58:00.000-08:002007-11-07T22:01:41.438-08:00Real Estate Sales Soar in OctoberSales of homes and other properties in the Greater Victoria area soared 20 percent in October compared to the same month a year ago. There were 708 sales through the Victoria Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in October, up from the 590 sales in the same month a year ago. There were 632 sales in September of this year. Meantime, prices for Lorne Tuplinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08562883477902613893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18368205.post-13369807910628769092007-10-15T21:59:00.000-07:002007-10-15T22:02:00.325-07:00Strong Real Estate Market Continues in September The strong real estate market throughout Greater Victoria showed no signs of slowing down last month with continuing strong sales and robust prices. There were 632 sales through the Victoria Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in September, up seven per cent from the 593 sales in the same month a year ago. There were 846 sales in Lorne Tuplinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08562883477902613893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18368205.post-54867851269807502172007-08-14T13:12:00.000-07:002007-08-14T13:16:06.271-07:00Summer Real Estate Sales Sizzle Sales of homes and other properties in the Greater Victoria area continued to show exceptional strength last month reaching the highest level for the month of July in over 15 years. There were 922 sales through the Victoria Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in July, up over 36 per cent from the 677 sales in the same month a year ago. There were Lorne Tuplinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08562883477902613893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18368205.post-57213919434820564122007-06-16T15:38:00.000-07:002007-08-14T13:08:37.988-07:00SOLD Affordable, Clean & ready to go! 2 bedroom w/in-suite laundry, new reno'd bathroom w/ new floor, counter, sink. New carpet and fresh paint throughout, new kitchen sink,well maintained hardwood floors, new baseboards Perfect for first time buyers. Strata fee includes heat & hot water. Well managed complex includes pool & playground. Ground level unit. Verify measurements if important. Ask Lorne Tuplinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08562883477902613893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18368205.post-14780308445998138392007-06-09T12:31:00.000-07:002007-08-14T13:16:55.192-07:00SOLD New Listing 310-1009 McKenzie Spacious 3rd floor 2 bedroom unit that has been freshly painted throughout. Features include upgraded kitchen, in-suite laundry, enclosed decks. Unit shows very well. The complex has indoor pool, swirlpool, sauna, tennis courts, library, billiard & meeting room, plus workshop & bike storage. Heat, hot water & recreation are included in strata fee. This unit Lorne Tuplinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08562883477902613893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18368205.post-54644336509927453252007-06-09T12:24:00.000-07:002007-06-16T15:53:01.584-07:00SOLD Just Reduced to $449,900 SOLD 1085 Gosper Crescent Excellent 3 bedroom plus den family home with fully developed basement. Large, bright living room with hardwood floors and gas fireplace and on a clear day, mountain views! Separate dining room with hardwood floors, large kitchen with updated cupboards and window overlooking green space across the street. Good sized master bedroom with Lorne Tuplinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08562883477902613893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18368205.post-444305115603363752007-06-09T12:22:00.000-07:002007-06-09T12:23:54.119-07:00Real Estate Sales Strong in May Choices Increase for Buyers <!-- END OF PRESS RELEASE TITLE AND DATE --> <!-- START OF PRESS RELEASE BODY --> May was another strong month for sales of homes and other properties in the Greater Victoria area. There were 963 sales through the Victoria Real Estate Board’s Multiple Lorne Tuplinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08562883477902613893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18368205.post-70179598226389913592007-04-18T17:05:00.000-07:002007-06-09T12:22:42.526-07:00 *** NOW SOLD*** NEW Listing at 203-1034 Johnson Street Rentable & pet friendly! Gorgeous, Immaculate, like new… you get the picture! This unit shows like a show suite and features newer Maple cupboards, newer counter tops, laminate floors, light fixtures, paint and the Stainless steel appliances & in-suite laundry are also included. Large wrap-around deck with storage unit. Notice the room sizesLorne Tuplinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08562883477902613893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18368205.post-48653135458476463862007-04-18T17:03:00.000-07:002007-04-18T17:05:14.045-07:00Arrival of Spring Brings Surge In Real Estate Sales The arrival of spring brought a significant increase in the number of sales of homes and other properties in the Victoria area real estate market. There were 833 sales through the Victoria Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) last month, up 18 percent from the 707 sales in February. The number of sales last month was virtually Lorne Tuplinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08562883477902613893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18368205.post-51778472620141072202007-04-10T11:47:00.000-07:002007-06-16T15:53:43.797-07:00SOLD 5708 Wisterwood Way W, Saseenos area of Sooke Listed at $389,900 Immaculate and squeaky clean 3 bedroom 2 bath home on .65 acre lot PLUS huge common area lot. Features include: open living/dining area with Gas fp in living room. Patio doors lead to large bi-level patio, Large kitchen is open to dining with counter. Main floor bedroom or den/office plus 2 Lorne Tuplinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08562883477902613893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18368205.post-90622916589009559772007-03-02T12:16:00.000-08:002007-03-02T12:17:18.103-08:00Real Estate Sales Increase Prices Steady in February March 1, 2007 <!-- END OF PRESS RELEASE TITLE AND DATE --> <!-- START OF PRESS RELEASE BODY --> The number of sales of homes and other properties throughout Greater Victoria jumped by 60 per cent in February. Prices, meantime, remained stable. There were 707 salesLorne Tuplinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08562883477902613893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18368205.post-55785766582314051952007-02-09T10:29:00.000-08:002007-03-02T12:12:23.472-08:00New Listing in the Florence Lake Area on 2466 Setchfield Ave NOW SOLD Absolutely gorgeous home, with large formal entry, main living areas up with hardwood floors in living and dining rooms, two fireplaces, open kitchen with family room, two decks off the family room. Master has beautiful 4 pc ensuite, both baths have skyklights, level walkout to back yard from the master. Down stairs you'll Lorne Tuplinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08562883477902613893noreply@blogger.com