Did you know that draft-proofing your home can not only help you have a cozier winter but also lower your energy bill? Drafts can occur when there are unsealed openings to the outside that let your warm air out and nature’s cold air in. As we enter increasingly colder months, those irritating drafts and inflated heating bills can make for an uncomfortable winter.

For the most part, draft-proofing your home is a surprisingly easy fix that can make a world of difference. Windows and doors are the most common places to find drafts, but you can also find them in attics too. Weatherstrips are an inexpensive fix that can help you seal the edges of doors and windows from the cold. If you have a particularly drafty door, a new door sweep is another great option that is worth looking into. Whichever route you take, your heating bill is sure to thank you!

Victoria Real Estate market impacted by low inventory, consistent demand

A total of 619 properties sold in the Victoria Real Estate Board region this October, 3.5 per cent more than the 598 properties sold in October 2018 and a 0.5 per cent increase from September 2019. Sales of condominiums were down 1.1 per cent from October 2018 with 178 units sold. Sales of single family homes increased 10 per cent from October 2018 with 318 sold.

“This month’s overall numbers are very similar to the numbers we saw last year,” says Victoria Real Estate Board President Cheryl Woolley. “It’s interesting that last month we saw a large uptick in condo sales, but this month is fairly flat when compared to last year. This shows that we are not yet seeing a trend in property types.”

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