Megan Jayne
Victoria named the best in the world
In a recent article by CBC news, Victoria was voted the best city in the world by Conte Nast's Readers Choice Awards! Victoria was one of...
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Megan Jayne
- Dec 6, 2022
- 1 min
BC Government Removes Age and Rental Restrictions to Strata Title Properties
"On November 24, 2022, the BC Government passed amendments to the Strata Property Act, which take immediate effect. There are two...
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Megan Jayne
- Sep 22, 2022
- 1 min
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,...
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Megan Jayne
- Aug 10, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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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