Jane Johnston

Greater Victoria Real Estate Show

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We’re Andrew Plank and Jane Johnston, two Victoria-based realtors from different brokerages, and Jen Lowe, a mortgage broker with over a decade of experience.  Each week we unpack what’s really going on in our local market - from pricing and inventory to interest rates, lending updates, and buyer and seller strategies. We explain the trends, answer the questions people are actually asking, and share what we’re seeing on the ground so you can feel more confident making real estate decisions in Victoria, BC. Expect market updates, financing insights, neighbourhood context, and thoughtful convers...

Author

Jane Johnston

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Business

Podcast website

victoriarealestateshow.com

Latest episode

Jun 18, 2026

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Episodes

Comparing and Contrasting Victoria and North Van_West Van Markets with the DK Group 17.05.2024
What are the TOP 5 things you should ask when hiring a realtor? 13.05.2024

We discuss the TOP 5 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK WHEN HIRING A REALTOR.  This is the most important investment of your life. A great realtor can help you through the process of finding your home, helping you upsize or downsize and move to your next home. A great negotiator can make the best of that experience.  Here are some tips to ensure you choose the right one for you.

Victoria Real Estate Show's Monthly Market Update April Stats 13.05.2024

We discuss April's statistics. Inventory is up! What about sales? How is the market trending? Jen Lowe will also give us an update on what's happening with the rates.

Andrew and Jen talk about Financing Pre Approvals 13.05.2024

Andrew and Jen talk about Financing pre approvals and the snags buyers run into when a house or issues with a house don't meet lenders' approvals.

Victoria Real Estate Update and Federal Housing Plan 18.04.2024

Join us today as Jane Johnston and Andrew Plank discuss the Federal Housing Plan and how they plan to solve Canada's housing issues. Jen Lowe will be joining us with a mortgage update. 

Latest Rate Update and Update on the Foreign Buyer Ban 11.04.2024

Join Jane and Andrew as they discuss the latest rate update with Jen Lowe. And, the Foreign Buyer Ban Clarified.

Looks like the market is getting HOT! 04.04.2024

Join us this morning as Jane and Andrew review the first quarter of Victoria's Real Estate Market and discuss what the trend is looking like for the rest of the year.

Balance in a busy real estate market 01.04.2024

Mortgage broker Jen Lowe and Realtor Andrew Plank discuss how to maintain balance in a busy market on todays' show.

Weekly Market Update with Jen Lowe 22.03.2024

Jane and Andrew along with Jen Lowe discuss the market up to date, and what's happening in the US real estate market with the recent decision regarding Buyer Commission.  It's a different market with different rules, but will it affect Canada?

Victoria Real Estate Market Update 14.03.2024

Check out what's hapening in the Victoria real estate market with realtor Andrew Palnk and mortgage broker Jen Lowe!

Monthly market update with Jen Lowe + the latest rate announcement! 07.03.2024

Join Jane and Andrew today with Jen Lowe, where we talk about the monthly market update. Jen will discuss the inflation rate, and the Bank of Canada interest rate announcement. What's the strategy behind this week's Bank of Canada announcement?

Weekly Market Update, Anti Flipping Tax & Property Transfer Tax 29.02.2024

Jane and Andrew speak about the new changes for First Time Buyers. What are the pros and cons of this change? And, in addition to Federal Rules around Flipping Homes, we also have new Provincial Rules on Taxes incurred if you re-sell a home within 2 years in BC.

Monthly Market Update with Guest Realtor Carey Rose 08.02.2024

Join us this morning at 9:30 AM Pacific for the Monthly Market Update. Today's guest is Carey Rose. She's a Realtor and Broker Owner of RE/MAX Key, Serving Strathmore, Wheatland County and Calgary since 1999.

Electric Vehicles Mandatory Strata EV Planning Reports and EV Rebates 02.02.2024

Today at 9:30! The government has gotten on board the electric vehicle (EV) movement, with EV Rebates, Mandatory EV Planning Reports and it's easier for people to request to get electric charging for parking. Come join us!

January Stats to Date and Bank of Canada Update with Jen Lowe 25.01.2024

Join Jane and Andrew along with guest mortgage broker, Jen Lowe, as we discuss the January stats, and what the latest Bank of Canada announcement means to the mortgage market. How is it responding in terms of fixed and variable rates?

Investing in Puerto Vallarta with Rob Bailey 19.01.2024

Jane and Andrew meet Rob Bailey. Rob was a builder in the BC Interior and made the move to Puerto Vallarta with his wife and became a realtor. Learn how he works with Canadians and other expats to help them transition to living and/or investing in Mexico’s west coast. Jane Johnston RE/MAX

BC Assessment is it related to the value of your property? 11.01.2024

BC Assessment... your notices are in? What is the reason for assessment and how does it affect you? Does it determine the value of your home? Join us this morning and let's chat about this misunderstood property valuation and how it relates to market value.

Annual Market Update with 2024 Predictions 05.01.2024

Join Jane and Andrew this morning at 9:30 for our 2023 Victoria Real Estate Market Recap and Update with predictions for 2024! We will also be discussing BC Assessments.

Monthly Market Update with Jen Lowe PLUS the Latest Rate Announcement! 07.12.2023

Today's our Monthly Market Update! Jane and Andrew will discuss the latest market stats and how they affect buyers and sellers. PLUS the latest bank announcement happened yesterday. What do we have in store for the next year. Jen Lowe from Dominion Lending will discuss this with us.

Home Ownership Models, Wills and Estates with Guest Del Elgersma 30.11.2023

Often an overlooked and important part of buying a home, is what happens to it if you or your partner passes away. Together with Del Elgersma we will discuss the different types of ownership, the use of trusts for property, and the changes in rules, and most importantly, what do you need to have in place in your will to leave the legacy you want.

Top 5 Reasons To Buy Between Now and December 31 24.11.2023

Join us today at 9:30 am. Jane and Andrew will be discussing the market and timing! Why is it that buyers are likely to get a deal when offering on a home now?

BC Government's Middle Housing Initiative 16.11.2023

Join Jane and Andrew this morning at 9:30 AM as they discuss new sweeping Provincial legislation around housing density. The province is stepping in and forcing municipalities to streamline development applications, download costs of infrastructure to developers and add homes to properties.

6 Steps to getting your home ready for the spring market! 10.11.2023

Andrew and Jane discuss the 6 steps to getting your home ready for the spring market! Here's what you need to know now, to get prepared to list your home next year.

Strategies to Coping with a Shifting Market 02.11.2023

Andrew and Jane discuss the shifting market, and discuss how to a) sale-proof your home so that it sells quickly and b) how you as a buyer can take advantage of this time.

Interest Rate Update, Employment, Inflation... how does this affect you 26.10.2023

Join us today at 9:30 am LIVE. Jane and Andrew are discussing the interest rate update announcement, employment rate, and inflation forecast among other things... How does this affect you as a homeowner?

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