10 Tips for Aspiring Home Buyers
May 31st, 2012
Thinking of buying? These tips, from Suzanne Schultz of RBC Dominion Securities, will help keep your finances in check: 10 Tips for Aspiring Home Buyers
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Thinking of buying? These tips, from Suzanne Schultz of RBC Dominion Securities, will help keep your finances in check: 10 Tips for Aspiring Home Buyers
New Urbanists debate Merit of Glass Towers
May 28th, 2012
A significant feature of Vancouver's urbanism was put on trial recently. One of the godfathers of the New Urbanism movement charged that highrises, especially Vancouver's ubiquitous glass towers, are a fundamental mistake and alienate people from their community. What do you think? Read Full Article: New Urbanists debate merits of Glass Towers
Buying a Strata Property Requires Extra Care
May 24th, 2012
First time condo buyers should consider other additional costs to their monthly budget such as strata fees, property taxes, insurance premiums, furniture and most importantly, how well or poorly the property is managed. Take a look a the depreciation report, which is akin to a business plan. Read more about it: Buying a Strata Property Requires Extra Care
Fate of Vancouver Viaducts to be decided this Summer
May 22nd, 2012
Last winter, city held contest for re-envisioning of Northeast False Creek. City staff will deliver a report to council before it breaks in August on whether to tear down the Dusmuir and Georgia viaducts. Read Full Article: Fate of Vancouver Viaducts to be decided this Summer
Thinking Outside the Real Estate Box
May 18th, 2012
Modular homes are becoming contemporary, energy smart, and a modern way of building new homes. With it's unique architecutre, modular homes uses factory-built technologies to speed up construction, while architects deliver open, multi-use spaces to de-clutter and create strong connections to the outdoors. Read More about it: Thinking Outside the Real Estate Box
Good Practices for Healthier Gardens
May 16th, 2012
The sun is out and the flowers are blooming, what are some good practices for healtheir gardens? Read this article for gardening tips, such as how to act when a plant cries for help. Full Article: Good Practices for Healthier Gardens
Are Laneway Homes a way into Vancouver's hot Real Estate Market?
May 15th, 2012
There is a growing trend that sees smaller homes popping up next to larger ones, on the same lot, considered Laneway homes which may ease the path to ownership. Read more about it: Laneway Homes eases the path to Ownership
What Do Condo Buyer's Want?
May 11th, 2012
Apparently, more single women buy than single men; and more men than women want a newly constructed condo. Women are more likely than men to look for environmentally friendly features and a balcony. Read Full Article: What Do Condo Buyer's Want?
Greater Vancouver housing market maintains a steady Spring pace
May 2nd, 2012
Home sale and listing activity has maintained a consistent pace on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Greater Vancouver in recent months, which has helped create balanced conditions for the region’s housing market. Read Full Stats: April 2011 REBGV Stats