Chris Cochrane Realtor

Anyone else get one of those letters from strata? 😤 You know the one — major assessment, special levy, reserve fund shortfall... it hits different when you're already stretched thin. Here's what I'm seeing: most condo owners don't budget for these, they panic, and honestly, some ignore them altogether. But here's the real thing: they're a signal. Sometimes they're telling you it might be time to move up to a single-family home before the next one lands. I work with a lot of people in this exact spot. If you want to talk through your options — staying put, selling before things get tighter — I'm here. What's your strata situation looking like right now? 👇

You've outgrown this place. 🏠 Your family needs the space, but selling feels risky right now — totally understandable. Here's what I'm seeing: West Shore homes are moving faster than they were last year, prices still make sense, and honestly? Waiting another 12 months usually costs families more than moving today. 📈 I know timing feels scary, but the math often works in your favour when you move now. Would you be open to a quick conversation about whether now makes sense for your family? 💬

Been scrolling for months without finding anything? 📱 Here's what I'm seeing: it's not the market. It's your search strategy. Most people are looking at the wrong neighbourhoods for their budget, then getting frustrated. But here's the plot twist: West Shore and Langford aren't compromise moves—they're power moves. 💪 Lower mortgages, more space, actual ownership instead of renting forever. The move isn't scary once you know what you're actually shopping for. DM me—I'll walk you through the numbers. What neighbourhood have you been avoiding that might actually work for you?

Got that special levy letter? 💌 Yeah, strata just approved $200k+, and I won't sugarcoat it — this tanks condo resale value fast. But here's what I'm actually seeing smart sellers do: they're using this as their moment to exit. Sell the condo, buy a house, skip the bill entirely 🏠 The numbers are working for people right now if the timing is right. Has anyone else in Victoria gotten one of these letters? What's your move?