Around Town: Canadian housing starts trend increased in July
The trend in housing starts was 217,550 units in July 2017, compared to 215,175 units in June 2017, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This trend measure is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) of...
Around Town: Vancouver Island Real Estate Board Reports Brisk Sellers’ Market
“Total active listings on the market this spring were down 21 per cent in Victoria and 30 per cent across the rest of Vancouver Island,” says BCREA economist Brendon Ogmundson. “This imbalance will result in rising home prices until the supply of homes for sale...
Editor’s Note July 5, 2017: Meet the new CEO of the Vancouver Island Construction Association on Tuesday, July 11 in Courtenay
In This Issue: Meet the new CEO of the Vancouver Island Construction Association on Tuesday, July 11 in Courtenay New multi-family development going ahead in Cumberland New subdivision proposed for Campbell River to create 75 lots Meet the new CEO of the Vancouver...Editor’s Note June 28, 2017: Broadstreet Properties Ltd. proposing 89-unit, multi-storey building in Comox
In This Issue: Broadstreet Properties Ltd. proposing 89-unit, multi-storey building in Comox Highstreet Ventures Inc. will have 71 units of one and two bedroom condos in Courtenay ready for occupancy in August Bentra Ventures Inc. in Campbell River is starting...
Around Town: Vancouver Island Real Estate Board releases 2016 Buyer Profile
The 2016 Buyer Profile provides statistical information summarizing “home characteristics” for VIREB’s overall board area within its boundaries. These include Duncan-Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo, Port Alberni-West Coast, Parksville- Qualicum, Comox Valley, Campbell River,...Get 8 FREE Issues!
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