by VRBA | Jan 16, 2025 | Blog, Housing data, news
VRBA’s Annual Crystal Ball Housing Forecast on January 15 featured presentations by: • Dirk VanderWal, Chair, Victoria Real Estate Board • Brendon Ogmundson, Chief Economist, British Columbia Real Estate Association • Shiva Moshtari Doust, Lead Economist, Canada... read more
by VRBA | Jan 16, 2025 | news
Despite provincially-mandated housing targets and rezonings, Greater Victoria’s total housing starts in 2024 were down 16% according to CMHC. From January to December, housing starts were 4,185 vs 4,992 during the same period in 2023. The City of Victoria housing... read more
by VRBA | Jan 15, 2025 | news
Thinking of building a new home or renovating? How will you determine a builder’s track record, availability and prices? Try our online Expression of Interest making it easy to get quotes from VRBA’s professional contractors. Visit https://www.vrba.ca/hire-a-builder/... read more
by VRBA | Dec 18, 2024 | Blog, news
With concerns about climate change and global sustainability, homebuyers will want to explore the benefits of a Built Green home. Built Green homes are energy efficient, healthier for your family and better for the planet. Built Green homes offer: Greater energy... read more
by VRBA | Dec 17, 2024 | Blog, Housing data, news
Despite provincially-mandated housing targets and rezonings, Greater Victoria’s year-to-date housing starts are down 16% according to CMHC. From January to November, housing starts were 3,668 vs 4,348 during the same period in 2023. The City of Victoria housing starts... read more