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
by VRBA | Dec 3, 2024 | Blog, Housing data, news
Are you ready for 2025? Hear from industry experts at VRBA’s Annual Crystal Ball Housing Forecast on Wednesday, January 15 from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm at Gorge Vale Golf Club, 1005 Craigflower Road. Speakers include: • Dirk Vanderwal, Chair, Victoria Real Estate Board •... read more
by VRBA | Dec 3, 2024 | Blog, news
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... read more
by VRBA | Nov 26, 2024 | Housing data, news
In a news release, VRBA and industry partners expressed concerns about the CRD Water Supply Commission and their support for development cost charges on new housing. The commission spent 15 minutes discussing if they should give the industry partners’... read more
