Items that remind us of special people, events, milestones and interests are an important part of what makes a house a home. Pictures on the fireplace mantle, for example, showcase family and friends that...
Should You Buy the “Less Than Perfect” Home?
When you’re shopping for a new home, you want to find a property that has all the features and characteristics you want. Perhaps you’re looking for a large deck surrounded by picturesque la...
MARKET UPDATE APRIL 2019 & HOW TO MAKE VANCOUVER MORE AFFORDABLE
Your Home at a Glance
Have you ever driven up to a restaurant and been disappointed by your first impression? Perhaps the windows looked dark and gloomy, the façade was worn and unattractive or for some other reason it...
Making Your Kitchen More Attractive to Buyers
What’s one of the most important rooms in your home? When it comes to selling your property quickly, and for the best price, the answer is clearly the kitchen. In fact, one of the most common explanations...
Bringing Fitness Home
Are you thinking about purchasing home fitness equipment? Owning your own treadmill, exercise bike, or rowing machine can save you a lot of time and money compared to joining a fitness club. However, selecting...
MARKET UPDATE MARCH 2019
A Bird’s Eye View of Selling Your Home
If you haven’t sold a home before, the process can seem complex and even intimidating. It really isn’t. In fact, the steps to selling your property - quickly and for the best price - are st...
Worried You Won’t Find the Home You Want?
If you’re thinking of selling your home, you may be concerned that you won’t be able to find the kind of property you’re looking to buy. After all, getting into a more desirable home is...
Modernizing Your Home Security
As technology evolves and becomes more affordable, homeowners should consider replacing their older equipment with a completely new security system, rather than patching together outdated units that provide...
Market Update February 2019
Should You Move or Renovate?
So, if you’re...
Making “Neighbourhood Targeting” Work for You
Imagine if you dreamed of owning a special limited-edition vehicle. What would you do to ensure that your dream vehicle would someday be parked in your driveway - with your name on the ownership papers?...
Low-Cost Storage Hacks for Creating More Space
Comedian George Carlin’s most memorable routine was, “A place for my stuff.” In it, he talked about dealing with the increasing quantity of items we accumulate throughout life.
George...
Market Update January 2019
Market Update December 2018
4 Ways to Make the Home Hunting Process Easier
Shopping for a new home can be intimidating. With so many things to do and think about, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some good tips for making...
Doorways to Better Living Spaces
When people renovate or remodel a room, they almost always overlook the door. However, changing the style of an interior door, or adding a new one, can dramatically change the look of a living space - often...
Light Your Way to a Faster Sale
Remember the last time you visited an upscale furniture showroom? The furniture and fixtures on display probably looked great. The colours and textures jumped out at you. It was a feast for the eyes!
There...
Speculation Tax
As you may be aware, the NDP government has introduced a speculation tax.
With this new tax system, all homeowners are required to file for an exemption, and if the homeowner misses the March 31 deadline,...