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SPECTACULAR OCEAN &MOUNTAIN VIEWS

PRESTIGIOUS MT. MATHESONESTATES - $479,900LOT 6, CAINS WAY

Stunning views of the city, Mt.Baker, Coast Mtns, sparkling watersof Juan de Fuca Strait & majesticOlympic Mtns. from this private,1.64 ac estate on a quiet cul-de-sac isprestigious Mt. Matheson Estates.Lush w/ towering evergreens, maturearbutus, salal, mosses, wild berries &flowers. Driveway roughed-in to sev-eral prime view building sites. CRDwater, hydro, phone, cable & internetavail at the road. MLS 282079.Photos: www.johnvernon.com

John VernonRE/MAX Camosun

250-642-5050

RARE 2.49 ACRES & YOUR OWNPEBBLE BEACH $795,000

LOT 6, FISHBOAT BAY ROADAll day sun, s-facing, uniquely level& beautifully forested 2.49 ac ocean-front estate w/ 180 degree views overJuan de Fuca Strait to the OlympicMtns. & 216’ of low bank shorelinew/ your own pebble beach. Drivewayin. Drilled well, common septic,hydro & phone at rd. $63K belowassessment. MLS 280239. Photos:www.johnvernon.com

John VernonRE/MAX Camosun

250-642-5050

New ML 285089 $169,000RENOVATED FLOAT HOME

Better than waterfront, completelyrenovated float home featuring granitecountertops, laminate flooring,skylights, dishwasher, washer/dryer,built in cabinet fridge, gas stove,stainless steel exterior fridge, marinestyle barbeque, custom built-in walldresser and so much more. Spotlessand ready for your new lifestyle,incredible views and carefree livingon the ocean. Moorage fee of $616includes heat/hydro, cable tv, wirelessinternet and parking. Kitchen andliving on main and bedroom locatedupstairs with a patio off bedroom andan additional rooftop patio. “What Ilike most about my residence is theincredible ocean views.-Seller”

Ron Neal &The Neal Estate Team

250-386-8181RE/MAX Alliance

250-386-8875

WATER VIEWS IN SUNNY SASEENOS3300 Sq. Ft., Suite, 1 Sunny Acre

**REDUCED**Spacious 3300 sq.ft., 1992 home. 3 level, 3 bedrooms plus workshop and largeupstairs lounge, three 3 pce. bathrooms, two 2 pce. bathrooms. The walk out base-ment has a three room suite with a 3 pce. bath (jet tub) and private entrance. Attachedlarge overheight double garage, 2 driveways, front and rear access, entire 1 acre lotis accessible partly treed with a large, fenced, fully landscaped house-yard, drip irri-gation, garden shed (10x10), wood burning stove plus stove insert and an open fire-place, baseboard electric heat with Heat Recovery Ventilation, patio on ground level,decks on upper levels, southwest windows look out onto yard, Sooke Basin, SookeHills and Olympic Mountains. Secluded 16 home development on 1-acre duplexzoned lots. Community piped water on a septic system. Master bedroom has walk-in closet and bathroom with walk-in tub. Storage room and workshop in basementcould be further developed. The sunny back yard is partially fenced and has lots ofrhododendrons, flowering shrubs, paths and native plants. Ten minutes to Sooketown centre, 25 minutes to Victoria.

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TERRIFIC VALUEFabulous 2005 Built Family Home. You willnot be disappointed showing & buying thishome. Great floor plan offers gracious tiledentrance, open Livingroom w/ gas fireplace &beautiful hardwood floors. Oversized Kitchenw/ eating bar, pantry & inline diningroom.Private patio area for entertaining. 2pc powderroom. Separate laundry. 3 bedrooms up.Masterbedroom with walk-in and full ensuite.Upstairs Familyroom or Den Double garagew/ workshop area. Tastefully landscaped &fenced property on quiet culdesac. Short strollto village centre & bus route. Terrific Value &a great Place to hang the heart! Now offering$5000 closing incentive ask L/A.

Tammi Dimock 250-642-6361P.R.E.C tdimock@shaw.ca

WHY PAY PAD RENT? Waterfront Strata Park Own your own LandHere. (No Pad Rental) .This 3 BdrmDoublewide Makes This A Great OpportunityTo Get In The Market. Payments Less ThanRent. The Home Itself Has Been BeautifullyMaintained. Newer Carpets & Fresh Paint.Large Kitchen with attached Formal Dining.Oversized Livingroom Great for Entertaining.3 Bedrooms One Which Could Be Used AsDen Or Family Room. Huge Storage Closet.Office Or Hobby Rm Off Master Bedroom.Nicely Landscaped. and Loads of Parking.What a Great Lifestyle Option. Price at$249,900. Call Today!!

OPEN HOUSE SAT 2-42423 DRIFTWOOD DR

Just move right into this 2006 3bedroom 2 bath-room custom 2 storeyhome. The “Birchwood”home in Sunriver Estates is sure to impress andvery popular. Ready for immediate possession.Situated on a level professionally landscapedeasy care lot with sprinkler system. You will lovethe fabulous open design, vaulted ceiling, & anatural flow from Livingroom through toFamilyroom. Bright open Kitchen with inlineDining. Gas fireplace. Masterbedroom featurescheater ensuite and his and her closets! See allthis home has to offer and the quiet tranquillifestyle of Sunriver Estates. Call today fora private viewing!

Blow out Price $339,900

CLASSIC TURN OF THECENTURY HOME

Rarely do we see such Character Homes in Sooke.Moved From Victoria in 1992 To Sooke & InstalledOn Full Basement. Home Features those FabulousVictorian 10foot High Ceilings. Hardwood Floorssome Painted. Separate Livingroom w/ Bay Windowand Gas Fireplace. Oversized Dining room offershuge options. Wainscotting. Bright Open Kitchenwith eating Bar and access to Sunroom. Sunny SouthFacing Fenced Yard perfect for the Kids and Pets.Claw foot in Main bath. Newly tiled and painted fullbath down. Masterbedroom w/ dble closet is peace-ful. Open area down makes for great Familyroom orDen. Huge Storage Room. Approximately 2000 sq.ft. of comfortable living. Located in PopularSaseenos 15minutes to Langford.

HOME SUITE HOMEYou will just love the Quality Finishing &Construction of this 2010 Home. Features 3 bed-rooms 2 baths up plus 1 bedroom Inlaw SuiteDown. Approximately 2000sq. ft. of ComfortableLiving. Warm and Spacious Entrance. OpenLiving with Fireplace. Formal Dining. UltraModern and Rich Kitchen with StainlessAppliances. Master with Beautiful Ensuite.Fabulous Designer Colours Throughout. SeparateLaundry. Bright Suite is Just Perfect for Family.Same Quaility Finishing. Large Double Garage.Extra Concrete Parking. Net Hst Included!!!Immediate Possession Available. Located in NewFamily Oriented Subdivision Short Stroll toShopping and Bus Route. Priced to Please@429,900

WELCOME TO CARMEN GRACE COURT

Better then new 2 level unit Oceanside living @ itsfinest! luxurious and quality build 2 Bed + Denhome, crown moldings, electric fireplace, nestledon a lovely landscaped park like setting.This popu-lar Whiffen Spit neighborhood has beach andseafront access almost at your doorstep. Upgradedfinishing!Hardwood floors! Stained glass features!Stainless steel appliances, front load washer &dryer ,Hunter Douglas bamboo fitted blinds thru-out,upstairs huge mst bedrm, walk-in closet, large4pce ensuite, large 2nd bedrm plus den/ 3rd bedrm,central vac system, double garage, crawl space forextra storage. French doors front & back patios.Call today to view you will not be disappointed.Priced to Please

PANORAMIC OCEAN & MTN VIEWS

...are enjoyed from all 3 levels in the 3,000sqft Executive Home. Newly updatedw/oak & tile flooring. 5 BDR & 5 Bath,gourmet Kit w/appliances, new cab’s &counters, formal Din Rm, Living Roomfeatures Fireplace and Floor to CeilingWindows. Sliders on each level to maxi-mize the incredible views. Superb land-scaping w/detailed rock work & cascadinggardens decks & patios, double garage. Anelegant home & private exceptional setting.

MAGNIFICANT WATER & MTN VIEWS

A very private beautifully designed & custom blt2001, 2 story on 3.26 south facing acres.Featuring 2,435 sq.ft. w/3 bath,3 (or 4bdrms)superb gourmet kitchen with heated tile,Vaulted & Cath ceilings, massive windows,hard-wood & tile flooring, formal Din rm, many pock-et doors well utilized French drs to spacious 1,100sq.ft. deck, covered verandah to main entrance.Huge high ceiling 1,100 sq. ft. garage w/work-shop & storage, 2 bedrms upstairs. Heat pump,forced air electric, wood stove and back-up gener-ator hook-up.Truly a elegant & charming charac-ter home with every attention to detail. Imaginethe peace and tranquility, truly a lifestyle. Calltoday for easy arranged appointments.

GREAT FAMILY HOME This home is the perfect option for those need-ing the space for that growing family. Homefeatures loads of upgrades including woodfloors and granite counter tops. Main floorsboasts 3 bedrooms. Open Livingroom withfireplace. Inline Formal Diningroom.Sunny &Oversized Deck for Entertaining. GreatKitchen with Breakfast Nook. New bathroom.Full Basement partially finished with Familyroom and 4thbedroom/Den. Workshop andLaundry Area. Established Gardens and largeVeggie garden,In a area of new homes andclose to fabulous play park. Short stroll to BusRoute and City Centre. Price @ 356,900

CUSTOM WATERFRONT HOME

Sit back & enjoy the fabulous southfacingwater views from this 1987 1 owner home.Home Features over 4000 sq.ft. of ElegantLiving tied to a timeless layout. Oak Kitchenboast new appliances, eating bar & granitecounter tops. Formal Livingroom &Diningroom. Quality Finishing throughout.Wall of Windows graces the Familyroom.Views of the Harbour, Basin & Mountains.Separate Den & laundry. Infloor heating.Upstairs boasts additional Familyroomw/deck & woodstove. Bdrms all comfortablysized. Master Bedroom w/ amazing jacuzzi-tub ensuite & walk through closet. Lowerlevel offers huge space including rec &media rooms. Winemaking room too! DbleGarage. Beautifully Landscaped, literally aYard you could be Married in.

OCEANFRONT RANCHERDown a shady street off Whiffen Spit sits thisfabulous oceanfront rancher. Located on a total-ly useable flat duplex sized .66 acre w/approx100’ of beach front. Ready for your reno or bldgplans. Protected from ocean breezes by the Spityet offering a warm setting to enjoy the swans,geese & numerous shorebirds. Walk the flatpebble beach to nearby marina & enjoy spec-tacular views Sooke Harbour & its marine activ-ity. Fruit trees, rhodo’s & cedars. A serene sea-side setting close to all amenities. Investment orRetirement! Just a Great Buy! Seldom foundflat oceanfront property with low bank frontage.A rare opportunity to own an oceanfront homeclose to shopping & ameneties yet in a privatequiet location. Priced to Please @724,900

BEAUTIFUL

Beautiful approx. 62 acre parcel , previ-ously logged, Jordan River power lineright of way, Bring your ideas. trees,rock, creek. Enjoy the peace and quiet.Adjoining 62 acre also available.Acreage is estimated. please verify.

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AN EXECUTIVE OCEANFRONT ESTATE

PRESTIGIOUS WHIFFEN SPIT$999,900

1597 DUFOUR ROADBeautifully updated 5 BR + den, 3BA, 3531 sf exec fam home w/2 BRocean view suite for mom. Rare, lvl,landscaped 1.0 acre w/82’ of beachfrontage & foreshore birch flooring.LR w/brick FP, DR, cook’s kitchen &MBR all open to huge ocean viewdeck. MBR w/triple closets & 4 pieceensuite. All new BAs too! 1 sgl & 2 dblgarages, RV parking & circular drive-way. $5,000 buyer bonus for comple-tion on or before 1/31/11. ML 284259.Photos: www.johnvernon.com.

John VernonRe/Max Camosun

250-642-5050

NEW LAKEFRONT CHARACTER HOME

$1,150,000You absolutely must see this gor-geous 1 year old lakefront home.This custom built character home is areal stunner with top of the line fin-ishing. The owners have spared noexpense with this wonderful 2500sq.ft. 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home.When your busy day is done this willbe like coming home to a small pieceof heaven. The main floor boasts gor-geous hardwood floors with an openfloor plan facing the lake. That is justone of the many things which makethis an amazing home for entertain-ing. The front porch area faces thelake and this is where you will spendall your time. The sellers cannotdecide whether they enjoyed the win-ter or the summer the best. Thewildlife with the eagles fishing trulymakes this a special place to comehome to. MLS 284024.

David ScotneyPemberton Holmes

250-384-8124

STUNNING 9.82 ACOCEANFRONT ESTATE

PASTURE, FOREST & COMPLETE PRIVACY

$899,0002622 SUNNYBRAE ROAD

The finest large oceanfront acreage Ihave seen in my 20+ year real estatecareer. Very gently sloping, com-pletely private, sun-drenched, s-fac-ing estate w/ approx. 350’ of gloriousocean frontage. Approx. 80% clearedin pasture & balance in mature ever-greens & maples around the lot’sboundaries. Endless building sites w/magnificent uninterrupted viewsacross Juan de Fuca Strait to themajestic Olympic Mtns. Good drilledwell with underground cistern, hugespring fed 180’x80’x20’ pond, year-round creek, smooth driveway &hydro in. MLS 282961.Photos: www.johnvernon.com

John VernonRE/MAX Camosun

250-642-5050

Paradise FoundWaterfront Home with

Guest House$975,000

Spectacular waterfront home set on a secluded peninsula in Portage Inletand just 5 min to town. Large private estate like lot (.43acre approx) withapprox 100 ft of low bank usable waterfront. Watch eagles, seals, otters,swans, herons from your windows. (Portage Inlet is a Wildlife Sanctuary)Launch your kayak or small boat and go all the way to the Inner Harbour(motors are allowed). Elegant and immaculate 4-5 bedroom home beautiful-ly updated, featuring an open floor plan that takes advantage of thepanoramic views. Stunning high end kitchen with quartz counters & top ofthe line Stainless Steel appliances. Gleaming oak floors throughout. Walkout lower level with 4th bdrm, 4 pce bath & family room, cork floors. High effi-ciency gas furnace, gas hot water & gas fireplace. Enjoy this rare and peace-ful waterfront property from inside or from the many beautiful outside spaceswith pergola, patios & decks galore, meandering pathways & rock gardens.If all this wasn’t enough, there is also a gorgeous 1 bdrm self contained stu-dio or guest cottage right on the water’s edge. Double garage plus lots ofadditional parking including space for an RV. This is far more than a home,this is a lifestyle! Call Barbara Scott & Associates for a private viewing.www.BarbaraScott.ca for photos and video tour. MLS# 284553

250-383-1500Unit 1 - 3388 Douglas Street

Victoria, BC V8Z 3L343-39

RARE OCEANFRONT!INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY....

LOCATION applies to this fabulous TURGOOSE POINT Ocean FrontProperty. This is truly one of the nicest oceanfront sites on the cove.Turgoose Terrace is a quiet no thru street and it boasts incredible sunnywest facing views of the Gulf Islands, Sidney and beyond. This solid 1961

Bungalow is original and needs updating but offers3BR, 3BTHS on two levels. Build to optimize the subdi-visions potential of multi-million dollar homes or makethe existing home your own. First time on themarket in over 30 years makes this a rare invest-ment opportunity. MLS# 284930 $1,299,000.00

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5 MIN. FROM SIDNEY- $599,500

- Private (built 2009-2010) all-aluminum DOC

- Gorgeous .68 acre southwestfacing property- 2 bedroom cottage - bylaws allow building of

additional oceanfront home MLS 282832

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New ML 284851 $299,000REMARKABLE OCEAN VIEW!

Built in 1972, the home overlooksGanges Harbour and the lower GulfIslands. Needs TLC - would be anexcellent investment for first timebuyer or do-it-your-selfer. 3 bed-rooms, 2 baths, lg living room withwood stove + large kitchen.Spectacular sunsets. Great price!

Pat Akerman250-537-9977

RE/MAX Salt Spring800-731-7131

New ML 284917 $329,000FIVE ACRES WITH

OCEAN VIEW!Five acre property located mid-islandwith a one room cabin / studio. Theproperty is very private and has adriveway built to the cabin. There is adrilled water well on the property aswell as hydro and telephone. Mainhouse and guest cottage allowed.

Pat Akerman250-537-9977

RE/MAX Salt Spring800-731-7131

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Privacy

New ML 285062 $385,500Nestled on forested 1.5 acres, this 2BR, 2 bath home has been main-tained with pride and has so much tooffers. Spacious country kitchenleads to open plan living and diningarea with vaulted ceilings and woodburning stove. Ocean and lakeglimpses from over 500 sq ft ofsunny deck. Separate 2 car garage.w w w. p e n d e r i s l a n d r e a l t y. c o m

David Sherman &Colin Denton

Pender Island Realty1-888-629-3383

New ML 284504 $249,0001.30 ACRES IN SUNNY

VESUVIUSEnjoy 1.30 sunny acres surroundedby large stands of cedar, fir, maple +alder trees, bordering on Duck Creek.Lot features driveway into clearedbuilding site with older septic systemin place that might be usable. Closeto beach, walking trails and ferry. Amust see!

Derek Topping250-537-9977

RE/MAX Salt Spring800-731-7131

New ML 285184 $564,900MILL SPRINGS EXECUTIVE

HOMEExecutive Westcoast design withover 2,700 sq ft of living space. Fromthe time you walk up the stoneentrance through the double doorsyou’ll be impressed by the 20ft vault-ed ceilings and extremely open floorplan. Cosy up to the warm gas fire-place while gazing out floor to ceil-ing windows overlooking beautifulpark and forest. Unique floor planwith master suite on the main floorand an additional den for your privateoffice. Three more spacious bed-rooms up separated by loft style stair-case. Gorgeous hickory hardwoodflooring, maple cabinets, granitecounters, oak railings and tiled bath-rooms. One of a kind home with allyou’d expect in quality and design.

Ron Neal &The Neal Estate Team

250-386-8181RE/MAX Alliance

250-386-8875

OPEN HOUSE DAILY613 SENTINEL DRIVE

MILL BAYWHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DOSentinel Ridge Drop In Centre - Seethe quality & features offered inthese exceptional properties - fromrancher style homes with walk outlower levels to executive style homeswith entertainment focused living ordesign your own mini-estate. Large1/2 acre + lots with room for yourworkshop, pool or other ideas.Details & finishing a cut above, wellworth a closer look. Make living anevent. $659,800 includes HST. www.IvanDelano.com

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Custom Home on 10 Acres2007 built, 3500 ft. home with the ability to subdivide a 5acre view lot! Many terrific features and well planned andconstructed, with balance of New Home Warranty.Overlooks Shawnigan Lake and Salt Spring Island / MillBay and enjoys many picture perfect sunsets. $799,000.Floor plans and virtual tours at www.johndaviss.com.MLS 283746.

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OPEN HOUSE Sat. 2-41358 Bonner Cres.

5 beds, 3 baths,2008 family home

2600 sq.ft. with suiteFLAT sun drenched yard

$514,900

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Sidney Dollar Store$39,900

New ML 284348 $39,900Business opportunity, independantlyowned “Dollar Store”, high trafficlocation with 5 year lease plus.Approximately 1200+ sq ft of leasespace with street & off street parking.Gross annual income scratching the$500,000 mark. This opportunitygoes beyond buying employment,there is money to be made here. Aquick sale is requested and will enter-tain all offers on $39,900.www.roberthahn.com

Robert HahnRE/MAX Camosun

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WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!COMMERCIAL SPACE AT

LATORIA WALK $249,900Beautifully finished 833 sq.ft. com-mercial space at Latoria Walk. Thisunit is zoned for live/work. Newbuilding next door being built (com-pletion in 8 months) with the RedBarn Market, Pharmacy, walk in clin-ic and several other businesses com-ing soon make this a very desirablelocation to run your business.Currently being run as a very suc-cessful pilates studio, but can be uti-lized for any Schedule D uses such asprofessional offices, travel agent,doctor, dentist, graphic design,hair/beauty salon, picture framing orprofessional therapist. This unit isoffered at well below appraised valueand assessed value. Don’t miss outon this fantastic opportunity to ownyour own business!

Lyle KahlKahl Realty

250-391-8484

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Property$1,350,000

Not very many development proper-ties in Colwood of this size. 23,000+square feet of multi-family zonedbuilding site.

Jason KahlKahl Realty

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Stunning new building at the top ofJacklin Road. Corner lot with veryhigh volume of drive-by visibility.GREAT EXTERIOR FINISHING -A REAL EYE CATCHER. Varioussizes & priced sub-dividable units.Building A & B.

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This 29,000+ sq ft, centrallylocated development property,consists of 3 titles. Steps frommost amenities in Sooke, espe-cially the 3 shopping centers.On the Victoria side of AyreManor. Located at the corner ofOtter Point Road and AyreRoad. Sooke Planner has indi-cated they will look seriously at75 plus units with specific sitezoning. Land cost per unitwould be about $ 17,000 basedon 75 units. ML 283868. GiveFuzzy a call for particulars oremail fuzzyfed@telus.net.

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Mike Boorman 250-595-1535“Serving Victoria for 4 Generations”

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Downtown Retail or Office Stratas$350,000 and $690,000

Prime central location in downtown Victoria on a busy street run-ning between Blanshard and Douglas St. near the Save On FoodsMemorial Arena Highly visble location, excellent on-site parking.The building is in top condition. Two strata units for sale - groundlevel and next to Nevada Bob’s Golf. Units 2 (1338 sq.ft. $350k)and 3 (2643 sq.ft. $690k) are available separate or together. M2-1 zoning. Great opportunity for an investor or business owner /occupant. Viewings easily arranged. MLS 284845.

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You will need to make a number of decisions about this purchase that should be based on the best information available. The best advice you can obtain on buying a home will come from a real estate professional -- a REALTOR®.

REALTORS® are members of The Canadian Real Estate Association who subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics and high Standards of Business Practice. Members of the Victoria Real Estate Board are members of both the

British Columbia and Canadian Real Estate Associations.

The following is a list of services you can expect to receive from a REALTOR® when you buy a home:

• A REALTOR® will fully explain the details of your working relationship (called “agency”) so that you are clear as to when a REALTOR® is working for you or for the seller.

• A REALTOR® has access to hundreds of current listings of homes for sale because of a co-operative system called the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®). A REALTOR® can provide you with a

customized list of homes that best your needs -- size, style, features, location, proximity to schools, hospital and shopping, etc. – and then make arrangements for you to view those homes that appeal the most.

• A REALTOR® will help you determine how big a home you can afford. Assessing the many financial alternatives is an important consideration when buying a home. REALTORS® are familiar with the local lending

market and can offer helpful advice.

• A REALTOR® has no emotional ties to any type or style of home and can be objective in pointing out the merits of one home over another.

• A REALTOR® will have information on zoning changes, taxes, utility costs, school and recreation services that could affect your decision to buy a home in a specific area.

• A REALTOR® will assist you in negotiating the terms of your purchase. Presenting offers and handling counter offers can be a nerve-wracking process for someone who is not experienced in the art of negotiating.

• Finally, a REALTOR® will advise you of the legal process required in obtaining title and taking possession of your property. The costs associated with buying a home such as insurance, mortgage registration and

legal fees will be explained in detail.

A REALTOR® 's knowledge and skill can help in many ways to make the experience of buying a home a pleasant and rewarding one for you and your family.

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Camosun 250-744-3301Great Rancher

in PrimeGordon Head

Location$689,000

3 Bedroom 2 Bath

Open House Sat 1-34581 Sumner Pl

Great opportunity to own a .34 acre level & private lot nextdoor to waterfront properties on a dead end quiet cul-de-sacin the best part of gordon head. The 1962 rancher has anewer roof, just refinished gleaming oak floors, large win-dows to let in the light and garden views. 3 bedrms (onewithout a closet), 2 baths including a 4 pc ensuite of the mas-ter, large livingrm with wood burning fireplace. This proper-ty lends itself to updating, adding another floor which shouldoffer wonderful ocean views or put your brand newdream home on this outstanding lot. mls# 285050

CharacterRancher3 bdrm 2 baths

$464,000

Character 1949 home set behind a mature hedge & wellback from the street with coved ceilings, nice arches,hardwood under good neutral carpet, cozy fireplace,thermo windows, white, bright kitchen, well main-tained & in move in condition. Private west back gar-den and patio, beautifully landscaped with matureplantings. Attached garage and extra parking.Convienient location a short walk to great shopping,bus, uvic and all school levels. mls# 282505

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