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Bidding War Battles: How To Come Out Victorious

It happens. Desirable home. Desirable neighbourhood. Multiple buyers with offers. It can be a recipe for a bidding war. So, what do you do if you have your heart set on a home that other people want too? Limit contingencies – Contingencies waived usually apply to...

When to Adjust Your “Must-Have” List

When you are in the market for a new residence, you almost certainly have a list of “must-haves” in mind that delineates the characteristics of your perfect living environment. However, there are some situations in which it might be better for you to make...

3 Myths about Making an Offer – and the Reality

Writing an offer for a property can be exhilarating and stressful at the same time. It can be even more stressful when you are competing against other buyers for the property – and when you don’t fully understand the offer process. There are some common misconceptions...
Pros and Cons of Living in Central Saanich

Pros and Cons of Living in Central Saanich

You may be wondering if Central Saanich is a good place to live or not. A Mcleans article boasted that Central Saanich is the second most livable city in British Columbia, so that’s certainly a good sign. Just like with any city, there are pros and cons to...
When is the Market at its Best?

When is the Market at its Best?

This past week I have been involved in 3 offers that resulted in both the buying side and the selling side of bidding wars, or where we got more than what the seller was asking for a home. It’s interesting to me that there is this concept out there that...