Building & Industry News

2025 Crystal Ball Housing Forecast

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...

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Hire a Contractor Using VRBA Expression of Interest

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/...

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Built Green for Your Family and the Planet

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...

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‘Tis the Season for Giving

In good and tough economic times, there are always those in need. Many charitable organizations will be seeking donations to assist the disadvantaged in our community. One such fundraiser is the Festival of Trees, for the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, helping...

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Replace CRD DCCs with Federal Funding

The Victoria Residential Builders Association and industry partners presented concerns to the CRD Water Supply Commission about proposed Development Cost Charges (DCCs) up to $9,045 per new home, to pay for a large water supply project. The province enables...

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VRBA – Community Builders, Building Our Community

As 2024/25 President, it is a pleasure to be part of an outstanding VRBA team, building our community. I want to thank Mike Dalton, Past President for his leadership. I look forward to continuing to work with Mike and the Board of Directors to address the challenges...

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