Condo Tour Bus Introduces a New Way to Shop for Condos
The enigma of condo real estate shopping in Victoria is equal to choosing a best candy - seemingly an impossible feat, the preference of any and every single person will be different from the next. To solve the riddle and ease prospective buyers through condo shopping, realtor Mike Janes of The Condo Group and RBC mortgage specialist Melissa Louie teamed up to establish the Condo Tour Bus - a distinctive and revolutionary way of showcasing condo opportunities in Victoria, unraveling the seemingly complicated purchase process and having a fair share of fun (by way of food & drinks) along the way.
For first time condo buyers, potential investment property owners or someone looking to downsize, freshen-up or just some inspiration, the Condo Tour Bus and its hosts provide the ultimate connection to Victoria’s premier team of condo experts. Mike and Melissa strive for education through experience - having recently been first time condo buyers themselves, each recognized a need and desire for a streamlined process tailored to the needs of any potential condo buyer.
The tour, available as a free service, is comprised of three unique and varied condo visits with three unique and varied condo professionals. From the road, Mike and Melissa narrow in on stats and facts about condo buying and mortgages to help the crowd understand how a given downpayment reflects on a mortgage payment or how a certain property might be valued longterm.
At a contemporary loft in the historic Leiser building, Condo Tour Bus riders meet Susan Hargraves, a residential stylist with noteworthy experience in distinctive condo design and living. Susan’s particular talent for mixing design trends demonstrates how to make efficient use of your condo space and state your personal style for a surprisingly modest budget.
Steps from downtown at the Martello, Tejpaul Wirk, Real Estate Lawyer with Mullin DeMeo, walks the Condo Tour Bus through the ins and outs of conveyance and due diligence and explains how a Real Estate Lawyer coordinates between all the associations and groups involved in your property transaction. Additional topics include first time home bonuses, HST as it relates to new constructions and substantial renovations and how the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) provides default insurance to financial institutions when less than a 20% downpayment is afforded.
At the day’s final resting place Global Property Inspector, Garry Pigeon, tutors on how a condo inspector qualifies the integrity of a condo building and what structural issues should be considered before removing those important “subject to’s.” Condo Tour Bus riders learn to appreciate how home inspection can protect a buyer from unexpected expenses and unforeseen damages and to plan for worthwhile property upgrades.
Now, a simple retelling of Condo Tour Bus events hardly does justice to the value of the experience. New rider Tyler Weeres will tell you little compares to this exposure for a first time home buyer, like himself. He describes the Condo Tour Bus as a “high level overview of the process of buying.” Weere walked away with a keen understanding of the variety available for his dollar; he realized the tradeoffs between downtown and suburban neighborhoods.
The advantage of the Condo Tour Bus came in the form of exposure and inspiration for high school teacher and existing condo owner, Nicole Carvalho, who likes to keep aware of the status and strength of Victoria, BC’s condo real estate market. Beyond collecting fresh design ideas, Carvalho appreciates the Condo Tour Bus exposes riders to the diversity between condo properties.
From all angles, the Condo Tour Bus is a one-stop real estate outlet on wheels. Designed to outfit, engage and educate condo buyers, riders acquire a clear understanding of the process ahead, a new appreciation for available resources and some friendly, accountable contacts. Condo Tour Bus riders benefit from exposure to the distinct styles of development and architecture in Victoria and leave with a personal roster of great human capital to employ through their purchase process. Consider the Condo Tour Bus and plug into the best of Victoria’s condo real estate market. Offered as a free service every 2-3 weeks with an estimated value of $600, you will thank Mike and Melissa for it!
Learn more: www.CondoTourBus.ca
The tour, available as a free service, is comprised of three unique and varied condo visits with three unique and varied condo professionals. From the road, Mike and Melissa narrow in on stats and facts about condo buying and mortgages to help the crowd understand how a given downpayment reflects on a mortgage payment or how a certain property might be valued longterm.
At a contemporary loft in the historic Leiser building, Condo Tour Bus riders meet Susan Hargraves, a residential stylist with noteworthy experience in distinctive condo design and living. Susan’s particular talent for mixing design trends demonstrates how to make efficient use of your condo space and state your personal style for a surprisingly modest budget.
Steps from downtown at the Martello, Tejpaul Wirk, Real Estate Lawyer with Mullin DeMeo, walks the Condo Tour Bus through the ins and outs of conveyance and due diligence and explains how a Real Estate Lawyer coordinates between all the associations and groups involved in your property transaction. Additional topics include first time home bonuses, HST as it relates to new constructions and substantial renovations and how the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) provides default insurance to financial institutions when less than a 20% downpayment is afforded.
At the day’s final resting place Global Property Inspector, Garry Pigeon, tutors on how a condo inspector qualifies the integrity of a condo building and what structural issues should be considered before removing those important “subject to’s.” Condo Tour Bus riders learn to appreciate how home inspection can protect a buyer from unexpected expenses and unforeseen damages and to plan for worthwhile property upgrades.
Now, a simple retelling of Condo Tour Bus events hardly does justice to the value of the experience. New rider Tyler Weeres will tell you little compares to this exposure for a first time home buyer, like himself. He describes the Condo Tour Bus as a “high level overview of the process of buying.” Weere walked away with a keen understanding of the variety available for his dollar; he realized the tradeoffs between downtown and suburban neighborhoods.
The advantage of the Condo Tour Bus came in the form of exposure and inspiration for high school teacher and existing condo owner, Nicole Carvalho, who likes to keep aware of the status and strength of Victoria, BC’s condo real estate market. Beyond collecting fresh design ideas, Carvalho appreciates the Condo Tour Bus exposes riders to the diversity between condo properties.
From all angles, the Condo Tour Bus is a one-stop real estate outlet on wheels. Designed to outfit, engage and educate condo buyers, riders acquire a clear understanding of the process ahead, a new appreciation for available resources and some friendly, accountable contacts. Condo Tour Bus riders benefit from exposure to the distinct styles of development and architecture in Victoria and leave with a personal roster of great human capital to employ through their purchase process. Consider the Condo Tour Bus and plug into the best of Victoria’s condo real estate market. Offered as a free service every 2-3 weeks with an estimated value of $600, you will thank Mike and Melissa for it!
Learn more: www.CondoTourBus.ca