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CHECK OUT VICTORIA'S FARMERS' MARKETS THIS LABOUR DAY WEEKEND

CHECK OUT VICTORIA'S  FARMERS' MARKETS THIS LABOUR DAY WEEKEND

Looking for something different to do in Victoria  the holiday Labour Day weekend ? How about visiting a public market, several markets are scheduled from Thursday through Sunday.

Fresh ProduceThese markets supply a range of items, direct from the Garden or Artisan....from fresh meat, fruit, vegetables, to art work, handcrafts and even jewelry., Several have live entertainment.

Here is a list of times and Places of Markets throughout Victoria and the surrounding areas. Be sure to click through to their web sites.

Have Fun !!


Sept 2-3, Bastion Square
10 AM
Operated by the Island Chiefs
Local Produce, etc

Sept. 4, Esquimalt Community Market
10 AM to 2 PM
Beside the Archie Browning Center on Esquimalt RD
Fruit,Vegetables, Flowers, etc

Sept. 4-5, Inner Harbour Night Market
Ship Point
7 AM-10:30 PM
Local handmade arts and craft, musicians, food.

Sept 4, James Bay Community Market
9AM - 3 PM
Corner of Superior & Menzies
Handmade arts & crafts,live music,Coffee and baked goods.
Home fresh flowers, local vegetables, fruit & free-range eggs.

Sept 4, North Saanich Farm Market
9:30 AM -12:30 PM
St John's United Church Gardens
10990 West Saanich Rd
Seasonal produce,baked goods,honey,eggs,arts & crafts & artists.

Sept. 4, Moss Street Market
10 AM - 2 PM
locally made foods,organic produce,,unique crafts,entertainment, children's craft tent with playground.

Sept 4, Sooke Country Market
10 AM -2 PM
Local produce, vegetables, flowers,fruits, jams and crafts.

Sept, 4, Goldstream Station Market
10 AM-2PM
Bryn Maur Rd, Langford
European flavour, with farm fresh produce, arts & crafts,breads,preserves, music, etc

Sept 5, Government Street Public Market
11AM-4:30 PM
Arts,Crafts,imports,food, entertainment.

Sept 5, Metchosin Farmer's Market
11AM - 2PM
Metchosin Municipal Grounds 4450 Happy Valley Rd
Fresh grown local fruits and vegetables from certified organic growers and traditional farmers, baking,honey,cut flowers,herbs,pottery,tie-dyed garments,pet treats,leather products etc.

Plus the 143rd Annual Saanich FairSaanichton Fall Fair
Sept 4-5
8 AM - 9 PM
Sept 6
8AM -6 PM
Saanich Fairground 1528 Stellys Cross Rd
Western Canada's Oldest continuous agricultural fair
Features Events: The Great Canadian Duct Tape Contest,Highland Dancing, projects my members of BC 4-H Clubs, & Midway Rides.

HAVE YOUR BEST YEAR EVER IN 2010 !

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Fred Carver
Re/Max Camosun-Oak Bay

What's Your Home Worth Fred Carver   Victoria Homes For Sale Fred Carver

39 Years Experience selling Real Estate does make a Difference.. call me today to find out what I do to Sell Real Estate.

2239 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria, BC V8R 1G4
Victoria, BC
250-598-2963

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SHOULD I RENT OR BUY ANALYSIS of 301-1052 ROCKLAND 2 BEDROOM CONDO AT $299,000 ?

SHOULD I RENT OR BUY ANALYSIS of 301-1052 ROCKLAND 2 BEDROOM CONDO AT $299,000 ?

CHANCE

 

IS IT A GAME OF CHANCE?

 

 

 

 

HERE IS A COMPARISON TABLE COMPARING RENTING VERUS BUYING ANALYSIS
for 301-1052 ROCKLAND 2 BEDROOM CONDO AT $299,000.

Monthly Rent: $ 1000   No. of Years you plan on keeping the home: 5
Annual Rental Increases:   2.5%   Yearly Appreciation on the Home: 5 %
Monthly Renter Insurance: $30   Annual Home Maintenance: .08 %
Savings or Investment Rate:   3 %  
Your Results

Your customized Rent versus Own analysis is based upon:

An initial monthly rental payment of $1,000.00. We assume that your rent will increase by 2.5% per year.

You are considering buying this Condo valued at $299,000.00, with a down payment of 25.08% or $75,000.00. Your monthly mortgage payment of $930.27 includes both principal and interest and is based upon a loan amount at an interest rate of 2.9%. (current MTG rate with a 3 year term )

Summary:

By buying your home versus renting you will have saved $93,040.76 over the next 5 years.  (Net Appreciation - Total Investment Return + Total Rental Payment - Total Mortgage Payment)

 

Breakdown of this Analysis:

Total Rental Payment: $64,875.94   Total Mortgage Payment: $67,776.40
Down Payment: $75,000.00   Home Value: $381,608.19
Interest Earned: $11,945.55   Remaining Loan Balance: $198,721.41
Total Investment Return: $86,945.56   Net Appreciation: $182,886.78


SOURCE: FIND THIS COMPARISON TABLE ON MY WEB SITE MORTGAGE INFORMATION PAGE

HAVE YOUR BEST YEAR EVER IN 2010 !

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Cheers

Fred Carver
Re/Max Camosun-Oak Bay

What's Your Home Worth Fred Carver   Victoria Homes For Sale Fred Carver

39 Years Experience selling Real Estate does make a Difference.. call me today to find out what I do to Sell Real Estate.

2239 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria, BC V8R 1G4
Victoria, BC
250-598-2963

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SPEECHLESS SUNDAY BLACKBERRIES AND BEYOND

SPEECHLESS SUNDAY BLACKBERRIES AND BEYOND

Last night  Jane and our Neighbor went down the road to find and pick blackberries for a pie...I though were are they going ? They are just around the Corner on our street.....maybe I'll pick a few and help in case they are unsuccessful.

The Rest is history..


From Blackberries on the bush to being washed to the oven and the end result.



Note: Jane has taken a slice of the pie for her lunch today, I'll get to try a piece at lunch today.

HAVE YOUR BEST YEAR EVER IN 2010 !

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Cheers

Fred Carver
Re/Max Camosun-Oak Bay

What's Your Home Worth Fred Carver   Victoria Homes For Sale Fred Carver

39 Years Experience selling Real Estate does make a Difference.. call me today to find out what I do to Sell Real Estate.

2239 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria, BC V8R 1G4
Victoria, BC
250-598-2963

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SAANICH RANCHER 2029 LEAL ROAD ONLY $629,900

2029 Leal Rd (off East Saanich)

Victoria 4 Bedroom Rancher in Saanichton

PROPERTY DETAILS
$629,900
LISTING INFORMATION
MLS: 277500
Bedrooms: 4.00
Baths: 3
Sq ft: 2950
Lot Size: .5
Style: Rancher
Garage: 2 Car
Heat Source: Electric
Taxes: $3368.00
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Drive out East Saanich Rd to Leal Rd, then turn right Victoria 4 Bedroom Rancher in Saanichton Quick Possession with this Family size 4 bedroom 3 bath rancher on half an acre lot, backing on to a wooded park. Almost 3,000 sq.ft. of Living area. Bright and spacious kitchen, open plan adjoining family room, separate formal dining and living room. Plus separate games room. Huge master bedroom and large 6 pce en suite to die for! Lots of recent updating, such as professionally painted interior, all new interior doors, Lights, light switches and plugs, wood laminate floors, plus new roof in 09. Nothing to do, just move in. Eight skylights throughout the home. Alternate pellet stove heating. Large cedar patio deck off the family room, with hot tub and barbecue area. 20’ x 22’ double car garage. New Attic Insulation to R40 Specification Private Guest or Teen room accommodation. Great location, close to bus, schools, & next to hiking trails in Quarry Park. 3-4 minutes to Thrifty Foods by the Prairie Inn. Priced well below Assessment. Quick Possession Possible. Twenty minutes to Victoria city center or Sidney by the Sea. Put this Home on your must see list. 4 Bedroom Rancher in Saanichton

CONTACT INFORMATION
Fred Carver
Re/Max Camosun Oak Bay
2239 Oak Bay Ave
Victoria BC V8R 1G4

250-598-2963
250-598-2931
fredcarver@remax.net
http://www.victoriahomesandproperties.com/
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HAVE YOUR BEST YEAR EVER IN 2010 !

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Cheers

Fred Carver
Re/Max Camosun-Oak Bay

What's Your Home Worth Fred Carver   Victoria Homes For Sale Fred Carver

39 Years Experience selling Real Estate does make a Difference.. call me today to find out what I do to Sell Real Estate.

2239 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria, BC V8R 1G4
Victoria, BC
250-598-2963

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Post Copyright © 2010 By Fred Carver All Rights Reserved

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JUST SOLD 207-20 OLYMPIA AVE at 96% OF THE ASKING PRICE

20 Olympia Ave

James Bay One Bedroom Condo Ocean Views

PROPERTY DETAILS
$210,000
LISTING INFORMATION
MLS: 279536
Bedrooms: 1.00
Baths: 1
Sq ft: 790
Style: one level
Garage: 1 Car
Heat Source: Gas
Taxes: $0.00
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

PENDING SALE ON THIS OCEAN VIEW CONDO in James Bay. Professionally decorated 1 bedroom condo, great holiday home. Steps to the beach off Dallas Rd. Water & Olympic mountain views. Additional living space on the19' x 5' Balcony. Freshly painted, all new flooring throughout in this spacious one bedroom James Bay condo. This one bedroom Ocean view condo faces East toward the morning Sun. Monthly Rentals allowed. Monthly condo fee of only $399 PM includes heat, water, property taxes, hot water, cable, property management and caretaker. Fabulous rooftop meeting room & patio for all owners to enjoy! Enjoy walking along the Dallas Road waterfront and Beacon Hill Park. See inside 24/7 with my Virtual Tour attached

CONTACT INFORMATION
Fred Carver
Re/Max Camosun Oak Bay
2239 Oak Bay Ave
Victoria BC V8R 1G4

250-598-2963
250-598-2931
fredcarver@remax.net
http://www.victoriahomesandproperties.com/
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HAVE YOUR BEST YEAR EVER IN 2010 !

Google Map To Fred's Oak Bay Office

Twitter Fred Carver     Find Fred on Google  Fred Carver on Facebook    Fred Carver on LinkedInFred Carver on YouTube 

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Cheers

Fred Carver
Re/Max Camosun-Oak Bay

What's Your Home Worth Fred Carver   Victoria Homes For Sale Fred Carver

39 Years Experience selling Real Estate does make a Difference.. call me today to find out what I do to Sell Real Estate.

2239 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria, BC V8R 1G4
Victoria, BC
250-598-2963

Calling from Out Of Town? Call Toll Free 1-800-663-2121

Victoria Homes and Properties For Sale

Find Hundreds of Home For Sale in Victoria BC

Post Copyright © 2010 By Fred Carver All Rights Reserved

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