The Whole Home Show with Tony Joe

Real estate markets in Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver: where does Victoria stand in comparison? Vancouver- Elizabeth McQueen www.elizabethmcqueen.net Calgary- Curtis Atkinson www.curtisatkinson.ca Toronto- Asif Khan www.asifkhan.ca

Beautifying your yard:  What projects do you need tackle first and important facts to know about your hedges and other greenery. Dave Amodeo, Empire Landscaping and Gardening http://www.empiregardening.com/ Daniel Chamberlain, Advantage Tree Care http://www.advantagetreecare.ca/ Catherine Turk, Turk Landscape Design http://www.victorialandscapedesign.com/

When leaving for vacation, how do you protect your home?  Guests Brent Laing from West Coast Property Watch, Colin Lively from Cojen Pest Control and Russell Cass from Homecheck Inspections.

Why hire a professional painter? Marshall Travis of Artisan Painting Plus explains how a professional can save you money- and time. Also a conversation about your home network with Wes Bull, WesCo Solutions

Expert Lorie Zorn, Insurance Manager at Island Savings, explains home insurance coverage and provides tips on how to ensure you are completely covered.

What is the role of a lawyer in a real estate transaction?  Is a lawyer needed and what do they do?  Lawyer Nima Rohani from McConnan Bion O'Connor Peterson explains. Plus, how a mortgage broker can make your purchase simple- Denise Webster, Dominion Lending Services Modern Mortgage Group

Is affordability a recent phenomenon?  Past Real Estate Board President Bev Highton reads an article about the housing crisis- from 1967!  Simply change the year and prices and the story is eerily identical. Plus, a conversation about Real Estate as a career with Bill Ethier, Manager Royal LePage TPM Realty.

Today's guests are the Mayor of Victoria, Lisa Helps, Suzanne Bradbury from Fort Properties and Executive Director of the Downtown Victoria Business Association Kerri Milton.  What makes Victoria so vibrant?  As one of North America's most charismatic walkable cities, there is so much to offer.

Toys for your home!  Home Automation with Keith Johnson from Insight Automation, electrician Esteban Bonet from Amped Electrical and a conversation about electric cars and in-home charging stations with Julian Sale from Motorize.

Hear about what home buyers are facing in today's challenging market with Angie Hill, Buyer Specialist on Tony Joe's team. Also a conversation with prominent local developer Mike Miller from Abstract Developments discussing planning, design, quality and other attributes for a successful development.

Our first variety show: covering the topics of mortgages, home insurance and what a Home Stager can do for you. Denise Webster, Dominion Lending Services Modern Mortgage Group Lorie Zorn, Island Savings Insurance Diana Zinck, The Stage Coach

Thinking of buying an Investment Property?  We discuss managing your property, short term vacation rental and options for buyers Dennis Fimrite, FIRM Management Nancy Paine, SpaceHost Kyle Kerr, RE/MAX Camosun

What areas of your home require regular upkeep and maintenance?  We discuss roofs, drainage, plumbing and heating. Dave Novak, Island Builders Jordan Owen, RedBlue heating and air conditioning Jason Dupuis, Good Grade Plumbing

What housing options exist for those facing the inevitable: aging. Anne Duggan, Advice and Advocacy for Seniors  Anney Ardiel, Act Together Moving Services Brecon Gage, Comfort Keepers in-home care

Learn about vermiculite insulation, buried underground oil storage tanks and how Inspectors check homes for buyers. Vince Moriarity- South Island Remediation Corey Hughes, Victoria Tank Services Reece Jacob and Monika Gass- A Buyer's Choice Home Inspections

What exactly is "Market Value"?  How is value established?  Is your Property Assessment an indicator of market value? A conversation with experts Amanda Mills, Mills Appraisal Group, Denise Webster, Mortgage Broker with Dominion Lending Services and Peter Morris, author of How to Successfully Appeal your BC Assessment and Save Taxes