Greater Victoria Real Estate Show

September brought a buyer’s market—but October’s numbers point back toward balance. Is this a lasting shift, or another month-to-month adjustment? And what does it mean if you’re planning to buy or sell?Join REALTORS® Jane Johnston and Andrew Plank, along with mortgage broker Jen Lowe, as we break down the latest Victoria Real Estate Board statistics and explore what’s happening across Greater Victoria, from Sooke to Sidney.Here’s what we’re discussing:✅ Are buyers still holding the negotiating advantage?✅ Sales picked up in October—but how do they compare with previous years?✅ Inventory is easing. Are buyers’ choices starting to narrow?✅ Why are single-family homes and condos showing different price trends?✅ How do conditions vary by neighbourhood and price range?✅ What should buyers and sellers consider as we head toward winter?Whether you’re buying, selling or keeping an eye on your home’s value, join us for practical local insight to help you understand the numbers and plan your next steps.💬 What are you seeing in your neighbourhood—more activity, price reductions or homes taking longer to sell? Tell us in the comments and bring your questions! 

You know the purchase price. You know the property taxes. But what about all those other costs that can catch homeowners by surprise?Did you know that garbage collection isn't provided by every municipality? Or that water, sewer, stormwater fees, infrastructure levies and other charges can vary significantly depending on where you live?This week on the Greater Victoria Real Estate Show, Jane Johnston, Andrew Plank and Jen Lowe are comparing the 13 municipalities of Greater Victoria, plus Shawnigan Lake, to uncover the extra costs of homeownership that buyers don't always consider.We'll look at:Who pays extra for garbage and recycling collection?Where are water and sewer charges billed separately?What are parcel taxes, infrastructure levies and other unexpected expenses?How much can these additional costs add to your annual household budget?What should buyers investigate before making an offer?Whether you're a first-time buyer, moving across town or relocating to Vancouver Island, this is information you'll want to know before you buy! 🎙️ Join us for a practical conversation about the true cost of homeownership in Greater Victoria. Because what you pay for a home and what it costs to live there can be two very different numbers!

More listings, fewer sales, and price reductions happening across Greater Victoria. But does that mean we've officially entered a buyer's market?📊This week on the Greater Victoria Real Estate Show, we're taking a closer look at what's really happening in our local housing market and how it compares to a more "normal" year. 🔎 Here's what we're discussing: ✅ Are we officially in a buyer's market, or is this just a seasonal slowdown?✅ Why are sales down while inventory continues to climb?✅ Are home prices actually dropping, or are sellers simply adjusting their expectations?✅ How does Victoria compare to Vancouver, Toronto, and the rest of Canada?✅ What's happening with interest rates, mortgage offerings, and buyer affordability? ✅ What should buyers and sellers be doing differently in today's market?🎙️ Join REALTORS® Jane Johnston and Andrew Plank, along with mortgage broker Jen Lowe, as we break down the latest statistics, discuss what's driving the market, and share practical advice to help you make informed real estate decisions.💬 We want to hear from you! Do you think Victoria is finally becoming a buyer's market, or are home prices still too high?

Canada’s federal Foreign Buyer Ban is set to expire January 1, 2027.Will ending it bring investment and help restart stalled housing projects—or push prices even higher?This week on the Greater Victoria Real Estate Show, Jane Johnston, Andrew Plank and Jen Lowe discuss: 🏠 Home prices and affordability🏗️ Condo presales and new housing supply💰 Foreign investment and the economy📍 What it could mean for Victoria and B.C.Should Canada extend the ban—or let it expire?

More homes to choose from. Fewer sales. Is Greater Victoria shifting into a buyer’s market?In our October 2 Greater Victoria Real Estate Podcast market update, Jane Johnston, Andrew Plank and Jen Lowe break down September’s numbers—and what they mean for your next move.Sales were down 16.4% compared with last September, with 3,811 active listings available. We’ll discuss house, townhouse and condo trends, what buyers should be watching, and why pricing and preparation matter for sellers.Is this an opportunity for buyers? How should sellers adjust their expectations?Watch our October 2026 Victoria BC real estate market update and bring your questions. What would you like to know about your neighbourhood? Statistics: Victoria Real Estate Board, September 2026.

Think a parking stall is just a parking stall? It could affect your property value, your resale potential, and even whether you can use the space the way you expect. This week, we’re breaking down one of the most overlooked parts of buying and owning real estate: PARKING.We’ll cover how parking can affect property value, the different types of parking you’ll find in strata properties — including leased, titled, limited common property, common property and assigned stalls— and why buyers need to understand exactly what comes with a condo or townhouse.We’ll also discuss strata parking rules, visitor parking, EV charging, street parking and municipal restrictions, plus the parking issues buyers should investigate before removing conditions.Whether you’re buying, selling, or already living in a strata, parking can have a much bigger impact on value, convenience and resale than many people realize.

Carmen will share what’s happening with Habitat Victoria’s latest housing projects in Saanich and Langford, how their affordable homeownership model works, and the different ways people can get involved — whether through volunteering, donating, supporting the ReStore, or helping build stronger communities across Greater Victoria.We’ll also talk about the growing need for attainable housing on Vancouver Island and the important role organizations like Habitat for Humanity play in helping local families achieve stable homeownership.If you’re interested in Victoria real estate, affordable housing, Saanich housing, Langford development, homeownership in Greater Victoria, or Habitat for Humanity Victoria, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. 

Is the Victoria real estate market finally settling into a more predictable rhythm?This month, we’re looking at the latest Greater Victoria housing market numbers, including home sales, inventory, prices and what we’re seeing with buyers and sellers across Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay and the Westshore.Interest rates are holding steady, which is bringing a little more certainty to the market — but that doesn’t mean every property or price point is behaving the same way.We’ll break down what’s selling, what’s sitting, where buyers have negotiating power and what sellers need to know as we head into the fall real estate market.Whether you’re buying, selling or just keeping an eye on Victoria BC real estate, this is your September 2026 market update from the Greater Victoria Real Estate Show.

How long is a Comparative Market Analysis actually accurate — and when should you ask your REALTOR® to update it before making a real estate decision?On this episode of the Greater Victoria Real Estate Show (GVRES), we look at how quickly property values can change and why a Comparative Market Analysis, or CMA, is really a snapshot of the market at a specific point in time. Changes in recent sales, new listings, price reductions, interest rates, inventory and buyer demand can all affect what a home may be worth today.We also talk about one of the most important decisions a buyer or seller can make: how to find a great real estate agent. What should you look for in a REALTOR®? Does experience matter? Should you choose the agent with the biggest marketing presence, the highest suggested listing price, or the person who understands your neighbourhood, communicates well and can provide solid advice when negotiations get difficult?Whether you're buying a home in Victoria, selling a property in Greater Victoria, considering a move to Vancouver Island, or simply trying to understand the current Victoria BC real estate market, this episode offers practical advice to help you make better real estate decisions.The Greater Victoria Real Estate Show covers real estate throughout Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, View Royal, Langford, Colwood, Metchosin, Sooke, Sidney, North Saanich and the surrounding communities of Southern Vancouver Island.Topics in this episode include: Comparative Market Analysis (CMA), how long a CMA is accurate, determining home value, Victoria BC home prices, choosing a REALTOR®, finding the best real estate agent, interviewing a real estate agent, buying a home in Victoria BC, selling a home in Victoria BC, Greater Victoria real estate, Vancouver Island real estate and current real estate market conditions.

You find a home you like, write an offer, and then suddenly hear there are other buyers at the table. How does a single-offer situation turn into multiple offers — and what should you do next? On this episode of the Greater Victoria Real Estate Show, we break down how multiple-offer situations develop, what sellers and listing agents are required to communicate, and how buyers can respond without getting caught up in the emotion of competition. We talk about offer timing, price, conditions, deposit, completion dates, and the other terms that can make an offer stronger — because the highest price isn’t always the offer that wins. If you’re buying a home in Victoria, BC, Greater Victoria, or Vancouver Island, this episode will help you better understand the multiple-offer process and make more informed decisions when competition appears.