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Our recent general news releases are located on this page. For our latest news release regarding monthly sales statistics, visit our MLS® Statistics page.
December 9, 2008: Real Estate Market Predicted to Stabilize in 2009
Chris Markham, 2009 president of the Victoria Real Estate Board, says the Victoria area housing market is expected to stabilize in the coming year. more >>
October 3, 2008: REALTORS® Call for Government Funding for Energy "Labeling" of Private Homes
Victoria area REALTORS®, through the Victoria Real Estate Board, have asked the provincial government to fund energy ‘labeling’ of private homes. more >>
September 17, 2008: Victoria Area REALTORS® Welcome Proposed Tax Credit For First-Time Home Buyers
Victoria area REALTORS® have welcomed Tuesday’s announcement by the Conservative Party of a proposed $5,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers. more >>
June 24, 2008: New Law Requires REALTORS® To Verify ID of Buyers and Sellers
New federal laws and regulations dealing with money laundering and anti-terrorist financing that went into effect this week
will require REALTORS® and brokers to collect and verify more personal information from buyers and sellers. more >>
May 26, 2008: New Green Incentives Will Help Sell Homes
"The provincial energy minister’s announcement of new ‘LiveSmartBC’ financial incentives for energy efficient
buildings will help home owners sell their homes to a growing energy conscious marketplace," says Victoria Real
Estate Board President, Tony Joe. more >>
January 9, 2008: Most Home Buyers Local
Nearly three quarters of all local home buyers last year were from the Greater Victoria area. more >>
December 7, 2007: Strong & Balanced Real Estate Market Predicted for 2008
Tony Joe, 2008 president of the Victoria Real Estate Board, says the Victoria area housing market should remain strong and stable in the coming year. more >>
November 22, 2007: 16th Annual Commercial Building Awards
The Commercial Division of the Victoria Real Estate Board today
announced the winners of its 16th Annual Commercial Building
Awards Competition. more >>
October 19, 2007: REALTORS® Give Kudos To Expert Panel And Urge Governments To 'Get On With It'
The City of Victoria Mayor’s ‘Expert Panel’ on the mentally ill and addicted deserves strong kudos from the business community for its analysis of our challenges. more >>
September 21, 2007: VREB Launches StrataDocs Service
The Victoria Real Estate Board (VREB) has introduced a new online service for its REALTOR® members called StrataDocs Online that will make it much easier for buyers of strata units to obtain important documents. more >>
March 28, 2007: VREB Wins Three National Awards
Victoria area REALTORS® have been recognized by the Canadian Real Estate
Association (CREA) with three awards for their work in government relations and
commercial real estate activity. more >>
December 13, 2006: Strong & Balanced Real Estate Market Predicted for 2007
Bev McIvor, 2007 president of the Victoria Real Estate Board,
says the Victoria area housing market should remain strong and
stable in the coming year. “After several years of rapidly
rising prices and exceptional activity, we saw a return to a
more balanced market this year. Demand remains strong and interest
rates continue to be attractive; as a result, all indications
point to continued strength and a balanced market throughout
the coming year. more>>
November 21, 2006: 15th Annual Commercial Building Awards
The Commercial Division of the Victoria Real Estate Board today
announced the winners of its 15th Annual Commercial Building
Awards Competition. more >>
October 16, 2006: REALTORS® of Greater Victoria Call for More Land to be Made Available for Housing
Victoria Real Estate Board president Scott Kendrew told a legislative
committee today that REALTORS® believe it's time to make more
crown land available for housing on a leased basis so that tomorrow's
generation will be able to afford to buy a home. more>>
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