Steven Axford
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$1,075,000
2548 Misty Glen Pl, Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P1
4 Beds4 Baths2,563 SqFt
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Reviews
- C.SSteve made the process simple and easy for us to understand, we really appreciate his patience and expertise. He’s always available to answer our questions and to show the place we are wanted to view. It was a great experience working with him. I loved how he deal with everything and dress up professionally. He made us feel comfortable and helped us every step of the way! Thank you so much for your help Steve! More power!
- Y.VSteve was very professional and personable and spent a lot of time working with us to find our dream home. He was very quick to respond to any questions we had any time of the day or night. I would strongly recommend Steve to anyone, we were very happy with his patience and knowledge. He made house hunting a very enjoyable experience! 6 out of 5 stars!
- D.CAs a first time home buyer the idea of buying a house was daunting and exciting. Steve was great. He answered all my questions thoroughly and promptly. He was very patient with any changes that I made. When we successfully found a place, with a very quick turn around, he was amazing at coordinating with the lender, lawyer, and seller. Next steps were clear and easy to follow. Thank you.
- C.AWe have never brought a property unseen before so needed a realtor we could trust to communicate honestly and openly with us. Deals were being done in a matter of hours, keeping in touch was paramount to the outcome. Steve was always available, professionally understanding of our preferences, calm when we were losing the plot and provided excellent video viewings which gave us all the answers we needed (and a few laughs) to purchase. We met Steve on a visit in Oct 2021 and purchased in March 2022 and he has held our hand all the way. We recommend him highly.
- R.ASteve has been such a huge help and very patient from the first time he came to do a house assessment to the selling of our triplex to buying our new forever home. Would recommend to anyone asking!!!
- B.HSteve has helped me navigate a difficult buyers market twice with great results. I highly recommend him.
- B.MWhen purchasing my new townhome, Steve was professional, attentive, and was very quick to respond when I had questions via cell and/or e-mail. I appreciated his knowledge when doing a walk through. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire or recommend Steve for all real estate needs! All round great experience
- K.KSteve spent a great deal of time and effort to ensure we found the right home for us. He was always able to see the positive and negative aspects in the homes we viewed. He constantly responded to our request for information in a very timely and professional manner. We highly recommend Steve. We are extremely happy with our new home.
- L.LMakes it easy & very responsive! Buying and selling a home is challenging and at times stressful. Buying when you live in a different province kicks it up a notch. During a pandemic? Well, that's a whole new level of complexity. Yet Steve has been making it easy. From investigating potential properties for us, to helping us understand the local market; from video live stream walk throughs to arranging for an in-person final showing; from legal contracts and negotiation to after sales support by working with the current owner and their realtor to get information; Steve has been an effective ally. He's responsive too - quick to acknowledge communications (be it text, email, or phone), great at getting information, and has helped us navigate local contacts (from painters to lawyers) - and didn't disappear or ghost after the deal was done. Steve has been a great resource to have and a partner we can count on.
- Stu BWe were fortunate to have Steve Axford help with our home buying process in Victoria. He was a pleasure to work with from start to finish, and helped us remotely before we were able to come and view homes in person. Steve is professional, courteous, knowledgable, and provided top-notch representation for us at all stages. Would highly recommend to others!
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2025 housing market kicks off with good balance of inventory and stable pricing
A total of 422 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this January, 23.8 per cent more than the 341 properties sold in January 2024 and 0.2 per cent more than in December 2024. Sales of condominiums were up 30.4 per cent from January 2024 with 146 units sold. Sales of single family homes increased by 19.8 per cent from January 2024 with 194 sold. “We’ve seen a strong hand off from the December market to January with a good sense of momentum building,” said 2025 Victoria Real Estate Board Chair Dirk VanderWal. “Over the course of the month, we saw an uptick in new listings, and it is the first time in ten years that over one thousand new listings were added to our inventory in a January. This is a positive sign for our market as we head into 2025.” There were 2,395 active listings for sale on the Victoria Real Estate Board Multiple Listing Service® at the end of January 2025, an increase of 4.6 per cent compared to the previous month of December and an 11.9 per cent increase from the 2,140 active listings for sale at the end of January 2024. “The overall housing market in the Greater Victoria Area continues to show signs of balance,” adds Chair VanderWal. “There are strong fundamentals underpinning our market. Pricing remains stable, inventory levels are favourable when compared to recent years and interest rates continue to trend in a positive direction for consumers. Of course, there may be uncertainty in the coming months as international trade relationships are tested, so we will track if these deliberations impact the market moving forward. As always, buying or selling your home is one of the largest financial decisions you’ll make, and your favourite local REALTOR® is your best resource to help you navigate the process.” The Multiple Listing Service® Home Price Index benchmark value for a single family home in the Victoria Core in January 2024 was $1,252,200. The benchmark value for the same home in January 2025 increased by 2.8 per cent to $1,287,200, down from December’s value of $1,306,400. The MLS® HPI benchmark value for a condominium in the Victoria Core area in January 2024 was $551,900 while the benchmark value for the same condominium in January 2025 decreased by 0.7 per cent to $548,100, up from the December value of $547,800.
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2024 Victoria real estate market year in review
A total of 421 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this December, 28 per cent more than the 329 properties sold in December 2023 and a 23.6 per cent decrease from November 2024. Sales of condominiums were up 25 per cent from December 2023 with 135 units sold. Sales of single family homes increased 20.9 per cent from December 2023 with 191 sold. A grand total of 6,893 properties sold over the course of 2024, an 11 per cent increase from the 6,207 sold in 2023. “2024 was a fairly calm year for local real estate,” said 2024 Victoria Real Estate Board Chair Laurie Lidstone. “And this is what we like to see for consumers! It has been a year of stability and predictability. Prices have been relatively level for the past two years now, which has made it easier for buyers and sellers to navigate transactions with confidence. Even though 2024 had more months with over 3,000 listings than we have had in many years, we do continue to see low inventory levels when compared to long term averages. If inventory remains low and we see an increase in demand, we could very quickly return to a market where there is upward pressure on pricing. This is why the Board will continue to advocate for gentle density development in 2025.” There were 2,290 active listings for sale on the Victoria Real Estate Board Multiple Listing Service® at the end of December 2024, a decrease of 19.3 per cent compared to the previous month of November but a 7.4 per cent increase from the 2,132 active listings for sale at the end of December 2023. “The future for the market is of course impossible to predict,” added Chair Lidstone. “Recent changes that extend amortization periods for first time buyers, and updates to the property transfer tax thresholds help make homes more attainable, and hopefully help more people to enter the housing market. Consistent interest rates will also increase the ability for folks to make a move. As always, our market is subject to many influences and the purchase and sale process is complex. If you are contemplating buying or selling in 2025, call your favourite local REALTOR® who can create the best strategy for you and for your property.” The Multiple Listing Service® Home Price Index benchmark value for a single family home in the Victoria Core in December 2023 was $1,272,000. The benchmark value for the same home in December 2024 increased by 2.7 per cent to $1,306,400, up 0.3 per cent from November’s value of $1,302,900. The MLS® HPI benchmark value for a condominium in the Victoria Core area in December 2023 was $556,500 while the benchmark value for the same condominium in December 2024 decreased by 1.6 per cent to $547,800, an increase of 0.6 per cent from the November value of $544,400.
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A warm start to winter sales in the Victoria real estate market
A total of 551 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this November, 39.8 per cent more than the 394 properties sold in November 2023 and a 15.7 per cent decrease from October 2024. Sales of condominiums were up 55 per cent from November 2023 with 186 units sold. Sales of single family homes increased by 36.3 per cent from November 2023 with 263 sold. “I’ve found that buyers and sellers are feeling optimistic right now,” said 2024 Victoria Real Estate Board Chair Laurie Lidstone. “With the steady decrease we’ve seen in interest rates and the continued balance in the market, consumers are feeling more comfortable and empowered to make the big decisions around home ownership knowing that they have a fairly stable real estate environment to navigate.” There were 2,836 active listings for sale on the Victoria Real Estate Board Multiple Listing Service® at the end of November 2024, a decrease of 10.3 per cent compared to the previous month of October and a 7.3 per cent increase from the 2,644 active listings for sale at the end of November 2023. “Though we did see inventory tick below three thousand listings, we are still in much better shape than in recent years in terms of availability of supply,” adds Chair Lidstone. “Seasonality comes into play this time of year, and the closer we get to the new year, the more folks temporarily move their focus from house shopping to the holidays. That said, it’s likely the momentum we saw building in November will carry on in December to some extent. If you’re considering a new home for the holidays, connect with your favourite local REALTOR® to create your plan.” The Multiple Listing Service® Home Price Index benchmark value for a single family home in the Victoria Core in November 2023 was $1,290,100. The benchmark value for the same home in November 2024 increased by 1 per cent to $1,302,900, up from October’s value of $1,300,200. The MLS® HPI benchmark value for a condominium in the Victoria Core area in November 2023 was $571,300 while the benchmark value for the same condominium in November 2024 decreased by 4.7 per cent to $544,400, down from the October value of $547,800.
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