by Kenzie Andrews | Feb 19, 2026 | Blog, Powell River Sunshine Coast Real Estate Board, Real Estate News, Vancouver Island Real Estate Board
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded 388 unit sales board-wide (all property types) in January, down ten per cent from one year ago. Active listings were up six per cent from January 2025. By category, 162 single family units sold in January 2026,...
by Kenzie Andrews | Feb 18, 2026 | Apartments, Blog, Budget, Campbell River, Courtenay, Cumberland, Zoning Bylaw
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Cumberland: Council has adopted updated Zoning Bylaw. Campbell River: Staff advancing proposed 34-unit apartment building. Courtenay: Council gives three readings of proposed 2026-2030 Financial Plan. Cumberland is updating its...
by Kenzie Andrews | Feb 12, 2026 | Blog, Real Estate News
Victoria’s real estate market is showing early signs of oversupply as inventory rises, pointing toward a more competitive, buyer-driven market in 2026. The shift to a buyer-driven market could see a greater emphasis on long-term value, including design,...
by Kenzie Andrews | Feb 11, 2026 | Blog
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Tofino: Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation adding 34 new lots and 36 housing units. Comox: seeking feedback before adopting updated Development Cost Charge Bylaws Comox: K’ómoks First Nation adding a 15-lot subdivision. ...
by Kenzie Andrews | Feb 5, 2026 | Blog, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Housing Starts
Nationally, housing starts across all areas of Canada totalled 259,028 units in 2025, making it the fifth-highest annual total on record and representing a 5.6% increase over 2024. This growth was driven largely by a second consecutive year of record rental housing...
by Kenzie Andrews | Feb 4, 2026 | 19 Wing Comox, Advance Notice, Blog, Comox Valley Regional District, Courtenay
In This Week’s Editor’s Note: Comox Valley: 2026-2030 Financial Plan proposes over $346 million in capital projects Courtenay: over $4.5 million of building upgrades to reduce greenhouse gas emissions Comox: Proposed $100 million in potential infrastructure...