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Active listings up, sales down according to latest real estate board report

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The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 651 sales in August, down four per cent from the same month last year.

Vancouver Island real estate prices continue to creep up

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The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) recorded ten per cent more sales in July compared to the same month last year. According to the most recent market report, there were 806 unit sales across all property types on the Island in July and year-over-year active listings were up one per cent, with 4,512 units listed. VIREB chair Olivier Naud says the island’s market is at the top end of balanced, with about six months of inventory.

Island housing inventory and prices rise, still not enough for market demand: VIREB

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While the inventory for single-family homes rose by 34 per cent from January to February, the amount is still 12 per cent lower than February 2021.

BC’s new first-time home buyer program now accepting applications

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The new BC housing program to help first time home buyer with a down payment is now accepting applications. Housing...

It’s property assessment time

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Property Assessments are in the mail. Christopher Whyte with BC Assessment says in general, property owners will see an...

Property taxes due today

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Today is the deadline to pay your property taxes. Anne Guillo with the City of Courtenay says it's important to...

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