JUNE NEWSLETTER
June is a month of endless possibilities for buyers and sellers alike. With longer days and warmer weather, it’s the perfect time to explore new neighborhoods, envision your dream home, or embark on a thrilling property hunt. It’s also a great time to consider selling, when the weather is better and it’s easier to transition homes especially if you have kids. It’s always nice to get the family all settled before September.
As always, we’re here to guide you every step of the way, with local expertise and industry knowledge to ensure your real estate journey is smooth and rewarding.
Wishing you a wonderful summer full of adventures and look forward to helping you make June a month filled with new beginnings, exciting opportunities, and the joy of finding your dream home.
Stay well,
ally and dennis
Spring market begins to grow just in time for summer
June 1, 2023 A total of 775 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this May, 1.8 per cent more than the 761 properties sold in May 2022 and a 21.7 per cent increase from April 2023. Sales of condominiums were down 0.8 per cent from May 2022 with 248 units sold. Sales of single family homes increased 8.7 per cent from May 2022 with 399 sold.
“The month of May marks the highest number of sales we’ve seen since April of last year,” said Victoria Real Estate Board Chair Graden Sol. “While we haven’t seen the number of total sales we would expect in a spring market, the month of May marks the fourth consecutive month with sales higher than the month previous. With momentum building, there’s an indication of consumer optimism in the market heading into June. However, if the ongoing lack of homes for sale persists and inventory is not added, we risk a return to an overheated market with pressure on pricing.”
See the full report HERE.
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