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In this special conference episode of the Victoria Real Estate Podcast, Adrian Maclaren records live from the BC 2030: The Future of BC Real Estate Conference in Vancouver, hosted by the Real Estate Institute of British Columbia.

Adrian is joined by Jada Basi, co-owner and Principal of CitySpaces Consulting, a community planning and infrastructure expert with two decades of experience working in rural, regional, and resource-based communities across Western Canada.

The conversation explores:

• What company towns were and how they shaped British Columbia
• The impact of the Instant Towns Act of 1965 on development
• Why many resource communities now face aging infrastructure and economic challenges
• Why these towns still matter to BC’s economy today
• How Indigenous-led utilities and regional partnerships are changing the future
• What governments, investors, and planners need to do to prepare for the next generation of major projects
• Why the future of BC’s economy may depend more on what we repair than what we build next

Jada also shares practical insights for younger planners and entrepreneurs, plus a few personal picks in a fun rapid-fire closing segment.

If you’re interested in real estate, infrastructure, housing policy, or where British Columbia’s economy is heading next, this episode offers a rare look beyond the major cities and into the communities that quietly support the province.

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In this month’s Victoria Real Estate Market Update, Adrian and Vincent from the CityNest team at REMAX are joined once again by mortgage expert David Steinberg to break down everything shaping the local market as we head into the end of 2025.

We cover Victoria’s surprising progress on provincial housing targets, shifting rental prices across Canada, and what new mortgage rules mean for buyers, sellers, and investors in 2026. David gives us the latest on fixed vs. variable trends, rate movement, and renewal strategies as the lending landscape changes.

This episode’s Neighbourhood Highlight dives into the Hillside–Mayfair area — its history, lifestyle, housing options, and what buyers should know before making a move.

And of course, Vince brings the full market breakdown: detached homes heating up, condos staying cool, and the overall market swinging back toward the warm side of balanced.

If you’re thinking about buying, selling, investing, or you just want to understand what’s actually happening in Victoria real estate right now — this episode has everything you need.

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Adrian Maclaren
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In this episode, we wrap up our special series on 1789 Emerson — Victoria’s first six-unit Missing Middle development — by zooming out and asking a bigger question: What makes a community truly livable?

We’re joined by Dr. Victoria Barr, an urban planner with 30 years of experience connecting equity, public health, and community design. Victoria brings a thoughtful, human-centred lens to how cities grow, who housing is built for, and why good planning goes far beyond density debates.

Together, we explore:

Why well-being and equity are often overlooked in development

What a “complete community” actually looks like

How design choices can unintentionally exclude people

Why Missing Middle housing matters for Victoria’s future

What 1789 Emerson represents in the bigger picture of smart growth

How affordability, health, and livability intersect

What an equitable Victoria could look like 10 years from now

If you’ve ever wondered how planning, people, and real estate all fit together — or what it takes to build homes and neighbourhoods that genuinely support quality of life — this episode is for you.

For more information about 1789 Emerson: https://www.1789emerson.ca/

250-800-4555 / Email: hello@1789emerson.ca

The Developer: https://missingmiddlesolutions.ca/

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Produced by: The CityNest Real Estate Group
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Adrian Maclaren:
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