Megan Jayne
6 Home Improvement Projects You Can Do for Less Than $100
I love a good cost-effective DIY. Here's some weekend inspiration for you. "As hibernation season begins and our time indoors increases,...
Megan Jayne
- Aug 10
- 1 min
"Victoria buildings can't use natural gas or other fossil fuels"
https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/no-natural-gas-or-other-fossil-fuels-for-new-buildings-in-victoria-by-2025-council-decides-citin...
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Megan Jayne
- Aug 8
- 1 min
What a slowing market means for buyers
A few events and forces have changed the real estate market over the summer. In July, we actually saw a drop in housing prices. The...
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Megan Jayne
- Jun 1
- 1 min
May 2022 Stats and Market Update
A total of 761 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this May. A 7.6 per cent decrease from April 2022. "The real...
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Megan Jayne
- May 31
- 1 min
Second Quarter Housing Forecast - BCREA 2022 summary
Vancouver, BC – May 31, 2022. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its 2022 Second Quarter Housing Forecast...
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Megan Jayne
- May 13
- 1 min
Are rising interest rates helping?
I'm sure you've heard plenty about interest rates lately, and are maybe dealing with the consequences yourself. Here's some early...
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Megan Jayne
- May 9
- 2 min
Downsizing?
"If you’re retiring, looking to cut back on expenses, or perhaps have a bit too much extra space now that the kids have flown the coop,...
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Megan Jayne
- May 6
- 1 min
Bedroom Feng Shui Do's And Don'ts
I am not qualified to explain and describe the complexities of Feng Shui. However, I will say that it's important. Whether you are...
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Megan Jayne
- May 5
- 1 min
Stats, Facts and Interesting Data From The 2021 Census
I love stats as much as the next guy, what I don't love is reading long winded articles. As many of us like to say, get to the point. So,...
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Megan Jayne
- May 4
- 2 min
Easy Edible Gardens - heres where to start
https://www.realtor.ca/blog/7-tips-for-planting-a-food-garden/13091/1367 If you're like me, growing anything is a HUGE accomplishment. So...
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Megan Jayne
- May 3
- 1 min
Flood Prevention
Living in Victoria, one of the big concerns for home owners should be flooding. Flood insurance is one thing, but there are simple and...
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Megan Jayne
- Apr 28
- 2 min
Mortgage Types You Should Know
Mortgages... maybe not the most exciting topic for some people, but it's advantageous to understand the basics. Here's a quick summary of...
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Megan Jayne
- Apr 26
- 1 min
"Interest in purchasing homes in major city hubs up by 5%"
After the mass exodus from cities into rural areas that we saw across the country throughout COVID, people are slowly trickling back into...
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Megan Jayne
- Apr 22
- 2 min
What is an "energy efficient" home and how can you start today?
Along with many other green initiatives, having an "Energy Efficient Home" has become a buzz word. As mentioned in an article from CREA,...
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Megan Jayne
- Apr 21
- 2 min
"Key Take-aways" About Contracts
Last week I took a course called "contract bootcamp". Obviously, the main topic was writing and understanding real estate contracts. The...
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Megan Jayne
- Apr 13
- 1 min
"Ready to Sign? Don’t Forget the Closing Costs"
Closing costs are a rather un-exciting part of buying a home, but they're even more disappointing when you're not prepared. This handy...
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Megan Jayne
- Apr 8
- 1 min
"New tax-free home savings account and budget plan to tackle housing affordability"
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/budget-housing-1.6412384 This is a beefy article. Lots of great info on what to expect in housing for...
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Megan Jayne
- Mar 31
- 1 min
Little-known Interior Design Hack
When you think interior design, if you're like me, you think "decor" and "fancy furniture". It's waaay more complicated than that, but...
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Megan Jayne
- Mar 24
- 1 min
"All About Vertical Additions"
Have you renovated your house, de-cluttered and utilized lawn space for storage but still don't have enough room? Well, here's a...
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Megan Jayne
- Mar 14
- 1 min
"The Kootenays, British Columbia: The Best of Canadas West"
This resourceful article by Nicole Wray highlights the best of the kootenays and why it's such a desirable place to live! She highlights...
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