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2023
June
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Return to a More Traditional Spring Market is Welcome
May
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Buyers Taking Measured Approach in Spring Market
April
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Brechin United Church Wins Judges' Choice Award at VIREB's 16th Annual Commercial Building Awards
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Housing Market Brisker Than Expected in March
March
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46 Finalists for VIREB Commercial Building Awards
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Introducing the 2023 VIREB Board of Directors
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Market Picking Up Steam As We Head Towards Spring
February
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Calm Start to the Year Heralds a Great Time to Buy
January
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Quiet December Closes Out the Year
2022
December
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Continuing Inventory Gains Positive Sign for New Year
November
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Housing Market Quiets As Year-End Approaches
October
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Fall Brings More Breathing Room for Buyers
September
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Calmer Market Conditions as Summer Draws to a Close
August
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July Brings More Options for Buyers
July
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Rising Inventory a Hopeful Sign for Buyers
June
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Market Shifting Amidst Lighter Demand and More Inventory
May
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Malahat Skywalk Wins Judges' Choice Award at VIREB's 15th Annual Commercial Building Awards
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Additional Inventory a Welcome Development for Buyers
April
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Inventory Inching Up But Still Far From Ideal
March
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VIREB Commercial Building Awards Set for April 28
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Additional Inventory Offers Little Relief for Buyers
February
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New Year Brings Small Inventory Bump
January
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VIREB Installs 2022 President and Board of Directors
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2021 Ends With Near-Record Sales and Record-Low Inventory
2021
December
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How Low Can Housing Inventory Go?
November
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Different Month But the Same Issues Continue
October
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Housing Market Closed Out Summer the Way It Began
September
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Increasing Housing Supply is Key to Affordability
August
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Slight Cooling Likely Due to Historically Low Inventory
July
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June Market Cools Slightly But High Demand Continues
June
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Market Calms Slightly But Continues to Sizzle
May
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Village on Third Receives Judges' Choice Award at VIREB's 14th Annual Commercial Building Awards
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Little Relief for Frustrated Buyers in April
April
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Finalists Announced for 2021 Commercial Building Awards
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Inventory Up Slightly But Still No Relief for Buyers
March
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VIREB Commercial Building Awards Deadline is March 31
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Buyer Demand Continues to Outstrip Supply
February
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Lowest Inventory on Record Continues to Plague Buyers
January
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Lowest Inventory on Record Closes Out the Year
2020
December
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VIREB Donates Over $70,000 to Local Charities
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Strong Buyer Demand Hampered By Low Inventory
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REALTORS Care® Week Focuses on Homelessness
November
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High Demand Continues Despite Pandemic
October
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Tourism Tofino Wins Big at Commercial Building Awards
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Robust Housing Market Being Fuelled By Many Factors
September
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Strong Post-COVID Recovery Continues
August
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COVID-19 Recovery Continues in July
July
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Housing Market Rebounds in June
June
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VIREB Releases Its 2019 Buyer Profile
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Higher May Numbers Indicate a Recovering Market
May
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Impact of COVID-19 Hits Home in April
April
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Demanding Times But REALTORS® Are Up to the Task
March
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Higher February Sales a Positive Sign
February
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Lack of Supply and Guideline B-20 Continue to Dampen Sales
January
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2019 Housing Market Ends With No Surprises
2019
December
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Market Conditions Reflect Seasonal Norms
November
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Smart Pricing the Key in Balanced Market
October
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Housing Market Shifts to Multi-Family Properties in September
September
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Housing Market Adjusting As Buyers Adapt to B-20 Stress Test
August
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Housing Sales Are Holding Steady
July
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Weaker Housing Market Persisting
June
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Sluggish Spring Housing Market Continues
May
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Buyer Aspirations Suffering Due to Mortgage Stress Test
April
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Guideline B-20 Continues to Hamper Housing Sales
March
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Guideline B-20 Continues to Dampen Housing Sales
February
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Mortgage Stress Test Taking a Toll On Housing Sales
January
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Housing Market in 2018 Performed as Expected
2018
December
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Long-Running Sellers' Market Transitioning to Balanced One
November
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Prices Continue Rising Despite Moderating Sales
October
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Long-Running Sellers' Market Moving Towards Balanced Conditions
September
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Sales Bounce Back Slightly From July But Still Lower Than in 2017
August
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Prices Continue to Sizzle in Summer Housing Market
July
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Home Sales Cooling But Prices Still Rising
June
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New Real Estate Rules Will Affect Consumers
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Single-Family Benchmark Price Surpasses $500,000
May
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Ian Lindsay Named VIREB's 2017 REALTOR® of the Year
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Sales Holding Steady Amid Rising House Prices
April
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Twin Sail Buildings in Comox Earn Top Honours at 2018 Commercial Building Awards
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Sales Down From 2017 But Prices Still Rising Due to Limited Inventory
March
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VIREB Installs New President and Board of Directors
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Buoyant Sellers' Market Continues
February
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Sales Return to Seasonal Norms in January
January
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VIREB Posts the Strongest December on Record
2017
December
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Lack of Inventory Continues to Drive Housing Market
November
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Buyer Demand and Low Inventory Driving Brisk Housing Market
October
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Housing Market Shows No Signs of Cooling
September
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VIREB Housing Market Continues to Sizzle
August
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Low Inventory and High Demand Creating Brisk Sellers' Market
July
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Still a Sellers' Market Despite Modest Inventory Increases
June
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VIREB Releases 2016 Buyer Profile
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Buyer Demand Continues to Exceed Housing Supply
May
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Low Inventory Continues to Write Its Own Sales Story
April
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VIREB Hosts First-Ever Buyers & Sellers Home Fair on April 29 in Nanaimo
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Rob Grey Named VIREB's 2016 REALTOR® of the Year
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Low Inventory Continues to Limit Vancouver Island Buyers
March
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VIREB Installs New Board of Directors
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Despite Additional Inventory, the VIREB Area is Still a Sellers' Market
February
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Inventory Challenges Continue to Moderate Sales Activity
January
»
2016 Was a Banner Year for Real Estate
2016
December
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Inventory Dips Yet Again to Reach New Historic Low in November
November
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Home Sales Cool in October and Inventory Dips Again
October
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Home Sellers Still in the Driver's Seat
September
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Inventory Levels Drop to Historic Low in August
August
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Home Sales a Bit Cooler in July But Significantly Higher Than Last Year
July
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Hot Housing Market Cools Slightly in June
June
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VIREB Releases 2015 Buyer Profile
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Hot Housing Market Puts Home Sellers in Driver's Seat
May
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Buyer Demand Continues to Outpace Supply in the VIREB Area
April
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Blue Grouse Winery in Duncan Earns Top Honours at 2016 VIREB Commercial Building Awards
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Buyer Demand Outpacing Supply in the VIREB Area
March
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Four VIREB Members Honoured at REALTORS Care® Awards Luncheon in Nanaimo
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VIREB Installs New President and Board of Directors
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Housing Market Shows No Signs of Slowing Down
February
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Syrian Refugees Resettling in the Cowichan Valley Get a Little Help From VIREB
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Housing Market Kicks Off 2016 With Strong Sales
January
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Housing Market Ends 2015 on a High Note
2015
December
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November Sales Activity Up Significantly From One Year Ago
November
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Sales Activity Declines in October, Reflecting Typical Fall Market Conditions
October
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Healthy Housing Market Continues in September
September
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Healthy Summer Housing Market Expected to Continue Into Fall
August
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Housing Market Cools Slightly in July But Remains Strong
July
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VIREB Releases 2014 Buyer Profile
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Robust Housing Market Shows No Signs of Slowing Down
June
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May Housing Sales Boost Strongest Spring Market Since 2007
May
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VIREB Donates $1,000 to Campbell River Women's Resource Centre
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Healthy April Housing Market Boosts Spring Sales Activity
April
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Campbell River Building Earns Top Honours at 2015 Commercial Building Awards
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Strong Sales Kick Off the Spring Housing Market
March
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Three VIREB Members Receive REALTORS Care® Awards
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VIREB Names Its 2014 REALTOR® of the Year and Newest Honorary Member
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VIREB Installs New President and Board of Directors
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February Sales Reflect Strong, Balanced Market Conditions
February
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Sales Activity Down in January, But House Prices Continue to Rise
January
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Housing Market Finishes Year on a High Note
2014
December
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Housing Market Continues to Improve Slowly and Steadily
November
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Steady Growth & Lower Inventory Placing Upward Pressure on Prices
October
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September Sales Reflect Consumer Confidence
September
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Sales Activity Reflects Balanced Market
August
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Summer Sales Activity Continues to Heat Up on Vancouver Island
July
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VIREB Reports Strongest June Sales Activity Since 2007
June
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Healthy May Market Activity Paves the Way for Strong Summer Sales
May
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Balanced Market Conditions Good News for Buyers and Sellers
April
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Nanaimo Golf Clubhouse Takes Top Honours at VIREB Commercial Building Awards
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March Market Characterized by Marginal Growth
March
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Susan McGougan Named VIREB REALTOR of the Year
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VIREB Installs New President and Board of Directors at AGM
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Balanced Island Market Conditions Moving Into Spring
February
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Island Market Showing Signs of Vitality in New Year
January
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Solid Sales in Second Half Lead to Strongest Market Activity in Four Years
2013
December
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Moderate Growth Characterizes November Market
November
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Healthy Home Sales Show Return to Historical Averages
October
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Third Quarter Sales Reflect Steady Market Growth
September
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Strong Home Sales Suggest a Stabilizing Market
August
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Steady Market Growth Continues Through Summer
July
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Slow and Steady Market Growth Continues Through Second Quarter
June
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VIREB Raises the Bar for Kids
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Modest Market Growth Continues Through May
May
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Consumer Confidence Up
April
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Record Crowd for Awards
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VIREB at Job Fair
»
Number Crunching
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March Sales Stats
March
»
Lynch Elected
»
Hospice Gets Funds
»
Successful Conference
»
Hockey Helpers!
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Fundraising Milestone
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Filmmaker Assisted
»
VIREB at Trade Show
»
Business Conference
»
REALTORS® Assist
»
Charity Hockey Game
»
Statistical Nuggets
»
February Sales Stats
February
»
2012 Award Winners
»
PQ REALTORS® Help
»
Grants Deadline Nearing
»
2013: A Transition Year
»
Kite Boarding For Kids
»
Interesting Stat Facts
»
January Sales Stats
January
»
REFBC Grants
»
Directors Sought
»
Riding For Charity
»
Award Nominees
»
Western Connection
»
Green Building Grants
»
Urban Farming Guidebook
»
National Sales Figures
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Building Awards
»
2012 Housing Starts
»
Specialized Housing
»
Fun With Numbers
»
2012 Sales Summary
»
Year End Statistics
2012
December
»
Holiday Hours
»
Projects Funded
»
McGuire Receives Medal
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Nanaimo's Holiday Spirit
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VIREB Helps Haven
»
Comox Valley Christmas
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Helping In Cowichan
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Holiday Presentation
»
Interesting Statistics
»
Black-Out At VIREB
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November Sales Stats
November
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Week-Long Instruction
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Broker's Meeting
»
Board Meets Today
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Sweating For Charity
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New Member Education
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VIREB At NAR Conference
»
October Stats Released
October
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Winner in Tofino
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Meeting in Winnipeg
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Film Preview At Meeting
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Leader's Levee Thursday
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VIREB at CCC Forum
»
VIEA Summit Monday
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VIREB Supports Students
»
Sales Stats Surprising
»
September Sales Decline
September
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Realty Office Wins Award
»
Contributing Some Sweat-Equity
»
Board Authorizes Tour de Rock Donation
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REALTORS® Earn ABR® Designation
»
VIREB To Attend Dix Meeting
»
Trio Win VIREB Bursary Awards
»
Tour de Rock To Visit VIREB
»
VIREB Scholarships To Be Awarded
»
REALTORSCare® Awards Opened To The Public
»
Real Estate Foundation Visits VIREB
»
Housing Sales Activity Drops In August
August
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July Housing Sales Jump 14%
July
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$100,000 Raised For Child Development Centre
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REALTOR® New President of Multicultural Society
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VIREB Releases Annual Buyer Profile
»
REALTORS® Raise Funds For Hospital
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Housing Sales Activity Dips In June
June
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Land Use Issues Addressed At Luncheon
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Photo Shoot At VIREB Offices
»
REALTORS® Aid MS Society
»
Vancouver Island Housing Sales Market Remains Stable
May
»
Hockey For Hospice Raises $1,100
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Long Term Stability Viewed For Island Housing Market
April
»
Lynch Incoming BCREA Vice President
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BCREA’s GL Days Held April 23 & 24 In Victoria
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REALTORS® To Play Hockey For Hospice
»
Comox Valley Building Wins Top Honours
»
VIREB CEO Presented CREA Award Of Excellence
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Steady Growth In VIREB First Quarter Sales Activity
March
»
VIREB Sales Activity Remains Stable Across Region
February
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VIREB's 5th Annual Commercial Building Awards
January
»
2011 VIREB Sales Remain Stable
2011
December
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Food Bank and Toy Drive Assisted
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VIREB Members Assisting the Needy
»
VIREB Members Help Children
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VIREB Area Housing Sales Remain Stable
November
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VIREB Makes Donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters
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Normal Market Conditions Continue for VIREB Area
October
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VIREB Reports Real Estate Market Remains Stable
September
»
VIREB reports Stability in Real Estate Market
August
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Market Remains Stable VIREB Reports
July
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VIREB Makes Donation to Providence Farm
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Market Conditions Holding Steady for VIREB Area
June
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Continued Normalization in Market for VIREB area
May
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Normal Market Conditions for VIREB area
April
»
VIREB Commercial Building Awards
»
No Vote, No Voice
»
Balanced Market Conditions
March
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Nanaimo REALTOR® will "Raise the Bar" for Hospital Foundation
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VIREB Set to Host Annual Commercial Building Awards
»
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board 60th Anniversary Leaves a Legacy of Learning
»
Market Normalization for VIREB Area
February
»
Nominees Announced for REALTOR® Care Awards
»
VIREB reports January Sales
January
»
Reflections: Vancouver Island Real Estate Board Unveils History Book
»
Recovering Economy Reflects Real Estate Market Trends
2010
December
»
VIREB reports Market Stability
November
»
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board Celebrates Six Decades of Excellence
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VIREB Reports October Statistics
October
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HST-How It Affects Your Home Purchase
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VIREB reports September statistics
September
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VIREB Reports Balanced Market
August
»
Housing Market Update - August 2010
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VIREB reports July sales statistics
July
»
VIREB reports June MLS® Statistics
June
»
VIREB Releases Annual Buyer Profile
»
VIREB reports May stats
May
»
VIREB Addresses Federal and Provincial Issues
»
VIREB reports steady increase in market
April
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Winners Announced for 2010 VIREB Commercial Building Awards
»
VIREB Reports March Numbers
March
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VIREB Announces Newest Honorary Member at AGM
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VIREB's 2010 President and Board Sworn In
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VIREB Announces REALTOR® Awards Recipients
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VIREB Reports Active Market Continues
February
»
Excitement is building for VIREB's third annual REALTOR® Awards & Past Presidents Dinner.
»
VIREB Reports Market Continues To Be Strong
January
»
Haiti Disaster Relief
»
2009 - A Year of Recovery for Vancouver Island Real Estate
2009
December
»
VIREB Reports Robust November
November
»
REALTORS® CARE and REALTOR® of the Year
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VIREB Announces Newest Honorary Member
»
VIREB reports sales continue to increase
October
»
VIREB Reports Strong Sales Heading into Fall
September
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VIREB Reports Brisk August Sales Activity
August
»
VIREB Releases Annual Buyer Profile
»
VIREB Reports July Sales Continue to Improve
July
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VIREB reports June Sales continue to improve
June
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VIREB Reports May Sales Statistics Improving
May
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Vancouver Island Real Estate Board's Second Annual Commercial Building Awards
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New BC Real Estate Association President and Board of Directors
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Vancouver Island Real Estate Board Wins National Award
»
VIREB reports April sales statistics
April
»
Lots of demand for 2nd Commercial Building Awards
»
VIREB reports March sales statistics
March
»
2009 President & Board sworn in at VIREB AGM
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2008 REALTOR® of the Year/REALTORS® Care Awards winners announced at gala
»
VIREB reports Feb sales statistics
February
»
2nd annual Van Island Commercial Building Awards
»
VIREB reports Jan sales statistics
January
»
REALTORS® Care Awards announcement
»
2008 an adjusting year for Van Island real estate
2008
December
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VIREB reports Nov sales statistics
November
»
VIREB reports Oct sales statistics
October
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September MLS sales statistics released
September
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VIREB reports Aug sales statistics
August
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VIREB releases annual Buyer Profile
»
VIREB reports July sales statistics
July
»
VIREB past President joins Board administration
»
VIREB reports June sales statistics
»
VIREB reports June sales statistics
June
»
New law requires REALTORS® to verify ID of buyers/sellers
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May statistics show more buyer choice
May
»
VIREB reports April 2008 MLS® statistics
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REALTORS® lobby province during annual event
April
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First Commercial Building Awards a hit, winners announced
»
Finalists announced for Commercial Building Awards
»
VIREB reports March MLS® statistics
March
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VIREB launches its Realty Watch/Amber Alert program
»
2008 President & Board sworn in
»
Nomination flood for Commercial Building Awards
»
McGuire REALTOR® of the Year
»
VIREB reports February MLS® statistics
February
»
Federal budget fails to deliver on campaign promise
»
Commercial Building Awards update
»
REALTORS® Care
»
Jan fewer sales, higher prices
»
Commercial Building Awards Nomination form
»
VIREB reminds members about safety
January
»
2007 good year for Van Island real estate
»
REALTORS® Care Awards launched by VIREB
2007
December
»
VIREB releases Oct increases
»
VIREB reports solid November
October
»
VIREB okay with federal mini budget
»
September market surge
September
»
Vibrant August reported
August
»
VIREB releases Buyer Profile
»
Strong July for VIREB REALTORS®
July
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VIREB REALTORS® report June hikes
June
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VIREB President named to VI Visionaries under 40
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VIREB applauds economic impact study
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VIREB reports May hikes
May
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Van Island REALTORS® donate to Parksville's SOS
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REALTORS® report robust market in February
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Stewart honoured as VIREB REALTOR® of the Year
»
VIREB reports Jan increases
»
VIREB's 2007 President and Board sworn in at AGM
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Commercial Division completes first year, holds first AGM
»
2006 good year for Van Island real estate
»
VIREB pleased with BC Budget housing focus
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VIREB applauds BC homeowner grant increase
»
VIREB disappointed with federal budget
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VIREB reports hikes in March
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VIREB reports April increases
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VIREB calls for tax relief, water plan
Nanaimo REALTOR® will "Raise the Bar" for Hospital Foundation
March 14th, 2011
Nanaimo, BC - Local REALTOR® Rhonda Heaslip plans to raise $15,000.00 for the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation.
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2011_mar_14_raise_the_bar.pdf
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