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Condo Living

The Smithe: A New Jewel in Downtown Living

By Michelle Hopkins In the downtown core's hottest location, The Smithe by Boffo Developments will offer 94 stunning luxury homes in a 24-storey tower. Photo by Raef Grohne At the edge of Yaletown, in the heart of Downtown Vancouver’s Entertainment District, steps away from the best performance theatres and finest restaurants, is where The Smithe will make its home. Multi...[ read more ]

The Smithe will offer unparalleled access to downtown Vancouver’s Arts + Events District

Photo by Raef Grohne Coming soon to downtown Vancouver, The Smithe by Boffo Developments will be a rare opportunity to own a home right in the heart of the dynamic Arts + Events District. With 94 elegant two- and three-bedroom residences, the building’s modern aesthetic and enviable location will provide a truly unprecedented homeowner experience. Envisioned by Vancouver-based Trepp Design,...[ read more ]

Condos: Family-friendly by design

By Bob De Wit THINK YOU CAN’T RAISE a family in a condo? Think again. There are many benefits to condo living versus the traditional single-family home. Compared to owning a home with a backyard, which may or may not have room for a play set, condo living has a lot of added family benefits. » Family first: Smaller spaces...[ read more ]

Home project: how to organize all those paper photos

By Brenna Malmberg It’s time to pull out the boxes, blow off the dust and do something with those physical photographs. These images carry generations of memories, but they don’t do anyone any good if they are hidden away or, worse, deteriorating. You can share and protect these images by organizing and storing your photos. By Roman Kraft Berlin Project:...[ read more ]

Empty nesters: some upsides to downsizing

By Joanna Tovia Moving to a smaller home can come with unexpected challenges along with a bounty of benefits. Your kids have moved out, and you’ve traded in the family home for a smaller abode, one that’s closer to the action (or the beach). Along with the memories you’re leaving behind, about which you’ll have mixed feelings, your new home...[ read more ]

A little maintenance goes a long way

By Cameron McNeill The purchase of a new home is an exciting time in your life. While your property management firm alongside strata council will have an annual maintenance plan for the building and its common areas, you're responsible for your home's interior maintenance. Here are some helpful tips for the regular care and maintenance that comes with condo living....[ read more ]

6 ways to cozy up your home this Winter

By Melisa LaBancz-Bleasdale It’s the time of year when the crisp evening air gives way to frosted morning windowpanes. It’s a season of get-togethers, hopefulness, wonder and warmth. At least it should be. If you’re not feeling the whole warm winter mood, perhaps you need a little change to your environment. From piles of pillows to extra softness underfoot, here...[ read more ]

Choose your sofa wisely

By West Coast Homes & Design It’s an investment piece and a focal point in your home, so take the time to find the right one. When it comes to buying a sofa, we’ve probably all made a few mistakes. From not measuring the living room — I once had to slice off a leg to squeeze in a custom-made...[ read more ]

Right-sizing your home

By Cameron McNeill Are you one of the millions who have right-sized in recent years? Regardless of what is motivating you to consider buying a new home - financial motives, the decision to start a family, or just the fact that you no longer require a home full of rooms that never get used - right-sizing is about identifying how...[ read more ]