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Mike Janes

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The full-time economist on staff, Mike Janes specializes in downtown condos and new construction. He graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelors Degree of Science with Honours and Distinction in Economics. He studied Law and Economics at the Universita' per Stranieri in Perugia, Italy and wrote his thesis on uncertainty and punishment in group lending structures. Prior to coming to The Condo Group, he worked at HSBC and for the BC government in an economic policy position. He quickly learned his true passion was in real estate and utilizes sound economic policy to make sure his clients are getting a leg up in the Victoria real estate market.

Mike is also an avid athlete who enjoys hockey, squash and triathlons, having recently represented Canada in the World Triathlon Championships in Australia. His other passions are photography, travel and family.

Email:mjanes@thecondogroup.ca

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Property Management Companies - Which ones are the best?

When taking around clients to prospective condos, we pour over every detail of each property to make sure it's the best fit for the client's lifestyle. The most important details tend to be the size of the condo, the strata fees, contingency fund, and bylaws. One aspect that is almost always overlooked is the property management company that is running the building.

Completely Renovate Your Condo for $80/ Month!

In my last post I discussed how condo buyers should focus on the things they can't change in a condo. For example, buyers should focus on the health of the building, the area of town, and other factors that will stay static over the time they own the property, and be more receptive to factors that they can change such as outdated appliances, flooring, and paint colors, and kitchen cabinets.

Buying A Condo - Focus On The Things You Can't Change

As I write this in a coffee shop, gearing up for my next round of showings, I am reminded of one of the golden rules I tell clients when we are searching for their perfect condo: focus on the attributes that you can't change.

If you are wondering what the heck I'm talking about, consider the following attributes people are looking for in condos:

Insuite laundry, safe area of town, remediated building, nice counter tops, newer appliances, bathroom redone, corner unit