NANAIMO, BC – Real estate unit sales volume continued to increase in April 2009 on a monthly basis along with the average sale prices, according to Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) sales summary data released by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) for April 2009.
Posted File: may_1_2009_news_release.pdf
Posted: April 1st, 2009
NANAIMO, BC – April 2, 2008 - Real estate unit sales volume continued to increase in March 2009 from previous months while average sale prices went down, according to MLS® data released by VIREB.
Posted File: march_2009_mls_stats_news_release.pdf
About The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB)
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) , formed in the early 1950's, is one of the most progressive, respected and sophisticated real estate Boards in Canada. Its range of activities, responsibilities and operations have dramatically increased over the years, and to keep abreast, the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board is constantly upgrading its services and resources. VIREB also keeps an eye to the future, assisting wherever possible with the orderly, well planned development of the Island.
VIREB abides by its Mission Statement, which states:
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board is committed to serving the needs of its members by providing cost effective tools, services and information necessary to foster professionalism and maintain the REALTOR's position as the primary focus in the real estate industry.
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board is a non-profit organization, and part of a three-tiered organizational structure involving both a national and provincial organization. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) was formed in 1943 by a small group of leaders in the real estate industry who were concerned about government policies which imposed restrictions relating to property. This national liaison vehicle scrutinizes all legislation pertaining to real property and that which affect free enterprise. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) was formed in 1958 and is the provincial voice of REALTORS. BCREA is comprised of all Real Estate Boards in B.C. By this association, the VIREB is able to keep abreast of all matters pertaining to the industry throughout British Columbia as well as benefit from the spirit of co-operation which all member Boards have.
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board keeps in close contact with NAR, America's National Association of REALTORS, which represents over 750,000 members involved in all aspects of the real estate industry.
Green Building Information Council
greenbuilding.ca/index.html
Sustainable Architecture, Building & Culture
www.SustainableABC.com
Environmental Building News
www.BuildingGreen.com/menus/ebn.html
Renovation
CBC Market Place - Home Files
www.tv.cbc.ca/market/files/home
Home Improvement Encyclopedia
www.bhg.com
Canadian Home Income Plan
www.chip.ca
Homeowner Protection Office BC
www.hpo.bc.ca
National Warranty
www.nationalhomewarranty.com
Canadian Association of Home Inspectors
www.cahi.ca/main.html
Canadian Codes Centre (National Research Council)
www.nrc.ca/codes
AboutRemediation.com
www.aboutremediation.com
Appraisal Institute of Canada
www.aicanada.ca
Canadian Centre for Housing Technology
www.ccht-cctr.gc.ca
Canadian Real Estate Association
www.crea.ca
Infrastructure Canada Research Gateway
www.infrastructure.gc.ca/research-recherche/index_e.shtml
Canadian Condominium Institute
www.cci.ca
Solstice: Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Living
www.crest.org
www.iris.ba.cnr.it/sustain
Solar Energy Society of Canada
www.solarenergysociety.ca/2003/index.asp
Canadian Bankers Association - Mortgage Wise
www.cba.ca
Smart Communities Network
www.smartcommunities.ncat.org
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
www.cmhc.ca
British Columbia Real Estate Association
www.bcrea.bc.ca
Earth Energy Society of Canada
www.earthenergy.ca
Canadian General Standards Board
www.pwgsc.gc.ca/cgsb