Category Archives: Vancouver Condos
Soundproofing your Vancouver Condo
Unfortunately, when it comes to soundproofing, there is very little that can be done after the condo has already been built. Yet one of the most often requested pieces of advice from Vancouver condo owners and town home owners is … Continue reading
TV and your Decor
For most people, a fifty inch plasma screen is something we’d rather not be the entire focal point of our family space. When entertaining at our homes it can be especially important to downplay the screen in favour of creating … Continue reading
Spring Cleaning 101
With spring in the air we can tend to forget that with the better weather also comes a host of allergens and irritants. What many people don’t realize however is that much of the pollution we suffer from can be … Continue reading
New Chinatown Development
A new development is set to go up in the heart of Chinatown. This 81 unit 9 storey building known as Keefer Block and designed by the award winning Solterra, will be made of brick and concrete. The project is … Continue reading
Condo Buying and Model Suites
When it comes to buying a Vancouver real estate, appearances can sometimes be deceiving. For many first time real estate buyers, not knowing which questions to ask, particularly when viewing a model suite, can lead to disappointment when it comes … Continue reading
Interior Design Ideas
Deciding to redecorate your home can mean large scale renovations, or simply small updates to your space. But whatever the case, most people can benefit from coming up with some ideas before splurging on any purchases or calling the contractors. … Continue reading
Yard Cleanup
If you haven’t already done it, it is certainly high time that the yard or balcony had a full fall cleaning. Before Winter sets in, Vancouver real estate owners need to ensure that the outdoor area is clean and ready … Continue reading
Ikea Hacking 101
Perhaps you’ve heard of it or perhaps you haven’t but Ikea hacking is becoming a major trend in home decorating. Ikea hacking is simply a way of saving big on home decor without sacrificing the look and feel of something … Continue reading
Reinventing Toronto’s Entertainment District
Toronto’s history Entertainment District has fallen into general disrepute in recent years. The once thriving hub, is often empty with all too many shuttered storefronts. Home now to parking lots and old bistros, very few tourists venture to the area … Continue reading
Making Changes to your Condo
For many people, one of the perks of owning your own Vancouver condo or Vancouver home is that you can decorate it and refinish it as you please. And for the most part you can. However when it comes to … Continue reading
Parking Fees on the Rise in Vancouver Parks
Recently, the service fees for parking at Vancouver parks have gone up. While many of the increases are only of a cent or two, some are rather more steep. Thus for instance, the cost of parking in some parks including … Continue reading
New Condo Project to hit East 30th
The Bagga family, owners of Trafalgar Enterprises bought a site on the corner of Main and East 30th Avenue back in 2007 which is now home to a new condo project. The development will house 22 condominiums and two townhomes. … Continue reading
Bosa Properties Builds in False Creek
False Creek is the only neighbourhood in Vancouver to actually straddle both east and west sides. Recently the area has received a face lift with new developments like Bosa’s Lido Development. The project is called LEED-gold Lido and is located … Continue reading
New Survey Suggests many BC Buyers Unwilling to Enter Bidding War
In a recent survey conducted by the Bank of Montreal it was found that BC residents, alongside their Québécois and Atlantic Canada counterparts are the most unwilling to enter into a bidding war. According to the survey, only 22 percent … Continue reading
Boom in Spring Housing Market
Low interest rates are continuing to attract first time buyers into the housing market. According to recent reports, single family homes and condos for sale Vancouver continue to offer an appealing alternative to larger properties for sale Vancouver. Major trends … Continue reading
A Home for Every Stage of Life
When it comes to renovating a home, most people will try to avoid doing it more than they have to. Not for some couples though. While renovating certainly isn’t for the faint of heart, more and more people are working … Continue reading
CPPIB Invests in Vancouver Real Estate
For some time now the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has been buying up real estate for its portfolio. The CPPIB, the board which invests the pension money on behalf of over eighteen million Canadians, has most recently purchased a … Continue reading
Pet Décor Reaches new Heights
According to reports the annual revenue of the pet industry last year in the United States reached a whopping 50 billion dollars. This no doubt is due to the major innovations in all things made for pets. Canada is not … Continue reading
