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Condominium sales were up 18.8 per cent from July 2020 with 284 units sold. 16 per cent fewer condominiums … </p> <div><a href="https://dirkvanderwal.com/victoria-housing-inventory-continues-to-decline-over-summer-months/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-489" class="post-489 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-market-conditions no-post-thumbnail"> <div class="entry-featured"> </div> <div class="entry-wrap"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"> <a href="https://dirkvanderwal.com/the-q-report-q2-2021/" title="Permalink to: "The Q Report – Q2 2021"">The Q Report – Q2 2021</a> </h2> </header> <div class="entry-content excerpt"> <p>The Q Report for Q2 2021 now available. We break down what has been happening behind the numbers during a record-breaking run for Victoria’s housing market, to tell you what actually happened. If you are a current or aspiring homeowner, or you’ve been considering putting a property up for sale, you will gain a deeper insight from the report’s market analysis. This edition … </p> <div><a href="https://dirkvanderwal.com/the-q-report-q2-2021/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-488" class="post-488 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-market-conditions no-post-thumbnail"> <div class="entry-featured"> </div> <div class="entry-wrap"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"> <a href="https://dirkvanderwal.com/low-inventory-and-strong-demand-continue-in-victoria-real-estate-market/" title="Permalink to: "Low inventory and strong demand continue in Victoria real estate market"">Low inventory and strong demand continue in Victoria real estate market</a> </h2> </header> <div class="entry-content excerpt"> <p>July 2, 2021 A total of 942 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this June, 16.6 per cent more than the 808 properties sold in June 2020, but 10.2 per cent fewer than the previous month of May. Condominium sales were up 61.7 per cent from June 2020 with 338 units sold. 4 per cent more condominiums … </p> <div><a href="https://dirkvanderwal.com/low-inventory-and-strong-demand-continue-in-victoria-real-estate-market/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-460" class="post-460 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized"> <div class="entry-featured"> <a href="https://dirkvanderwal.com/how-important-are-good-listing-photos/" class="entry-thumb" title="Permalink to: "How Important are Good Listing Photos?""><noscript><img width="669" height="272" src="https://dirkvanderwal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/how-important-are-good-listing-photos.jpg" class="attachment-entry-fullwidth size-entry-fullwidth wp-post-image" alt="How important are good listing photos?" srcset="https://dirkvanderwal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/how-important-are-good-listing-photos.jpg 669w, https://dirkvanderwal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/how-important-are-good-listing-photos-300x122.jpg 300w, https://dirkvanderwal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/how-important-are-good-listing-photos-100x41.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px"></noscript><img width="669" height="272" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20669%20272%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E" class="attachment-entry-fullwidth size-entry-fullwidth wp-post-image lazyload" alt="How important are good listing photos?" srcset="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20669%20272%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 669w" sizes="(max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px" data-srcset="https://dirkvanderwal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/how-important-are-good-listing-photos.jpg 669w, https://dirkvanderwal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/how-important-are-good-listing-photos-300x122.jpg 300w, https://dirkvanderwal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/how-important-are-good-listing-photos-100x41.jpg 100w" data-src="https://dirkvanderwal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/how-important-are-good-listing-photos.jpg"></a> </div> <div class="entry-wrap"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"> <a href="https://dirkvanderwal.com/how-important-are-good-listing-photos/" title="Permalink to: "How Important are Good Listing Photos?"">How Important are Good Listing Photos?</a> </h2> </header> <div class="entry-content excerpt"> <p>There are two trends impacting real estate photography that you should know about if you’re thinking of selling this year. First, more than ever before, buyers are relying on pictures to decide whether or not to schedule a viewing. They expect to be able to go online and “tour” your home via the photography. If they don’t form a good … </p> <div><a href="https://dirkvanderwal.com/how-important-are-good-listing-photos/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-411" class="post-411 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-market-conditions no-post-thumbnail"> <div class="entry-featured"> </div> <div class="entry-wrap"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"> <a href="https://dirkvanderwal.com/unwavering-demand-reinforces-need-to-support-supply-of-homes/" title="Permalink to: "Unwavering demand reinforces need to support supply of homes"">Unwavering demand reinforces need to support supply of homes</a> </h2> </header> <div class="entry-content excerpt"> <p>June 1, 2021 The Victoria market continued to show its strength through the month of May, with a near record setting pace for sales and ongoing record low inventory levels. A total of 1,049 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this May, 129.5 per cent more than the 457 properties sold in May 2020, but 6 per … </p> <div><a href="https://dirkvanderwal.com/unwavering-demand-reinforces-need-to-support-supply-of-homes/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-407" class="post-407 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-market-conditions no-post-thumbnail"> <div class="entry-featured"> </div> <div class="entry-wrap"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"> <a href="https://dirkvanderwal.com/the-q-report-mid-quarter-update/" title="Permalink to: "The Q Report – Mid-Quarter Update"">The Q Report – Mid-Quarter Update</a> </h2> </header> <div class="entry-content excerpt"> <p>Is the pressure finally beginning to ease in Victoria’s piping hot housing market? We are only part way through May, which is typically a busy month, but early signs of a slowdown are appearing. As our most recent Q Report predicted, Buyer fatigue is becoming a reality, with industry experts reporting fewer offers being submitted per property, and numerous listings … </p> <div><a href="https://dirkvanderwal.com/the-q-report-mid-quarter-update/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-396" class="post-396 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-market-conditions no-post-thumbnail"> <div class="entry-featured"> </div> <div class="entry-wrap"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"> <a href="https://dirkvanderwal.com/housing-in-greater-victoria-remains-in-high-demand/" title="Permalink to: "Housing in Greater Victoria remains in high demand"">Housing in Greater Victoria remains in high demand</a> </h2> </header> <div class="entry-content excerpt"> <p>May 3, 2021 “Comparing last year’s April market to 2021 does not provide us any real insight into long term market trends,” said Victoria Real Estate Board President David Langlois. “Instead of comparing to last year’s numbers, we need to look at years before the pandemic to see how April 2021 compares to average. In the most recent five years … </p> <div><a href="https://dirkvanderwal.com/housing-in-greater-victoria-remains-in-high-demand/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div> </div> </div> </article> <article id="post-372" class="post-372 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-market-conditions no-post-thumbnail"> <div class="entry-featured"> </div> <div class="entry-wrap"> <header class="entry-header"> <h2 class="entry-title"> <a href="https://dirkvanderwal.com/the-q-report-q1-2021/" title="Permalink to: "The Q Report – Q1 2021"">The Q Report – Q1 2021</a> </h2> </header> <div class="entry-content excerpt"> <p>Our first Q Report of 2021 now available. In our tenth edition, we go behind the numbers to tell you what actually happened in Victoria’s housing market. Amidst the hottest conditions in history, we break down the reasons for the boom, the trends, the opportunities, and looks ahead to when buyers may see some relief. 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Sales of condominiums were up 111.8 per cent from March 2020 with 377 units sold. 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