Whether you live in a condo or large home, hundreds of experts will help make your space a home. By Michelle Hopkins New trends in interior design are often dictated by the times we live in. In 2015, that desire for more eco friendly space and a renewed interest in the past and hope for the future continues to fuel...[ read more ]
From concept to occupancy By David Hirsh The start of 2015 brings exciting opportunities to purchase a new home. By the time you step into any sales office, there’s been plenty of research into the how’s and why’s behind every aspect of a community. Let’s take a look at the new home timeline – from concept to occupancy – that...[ read more ]
Home sale and listing activity reach historical norms in 2014 IT WAS A TYPICAL YEAR for the Metro Vancouver housing market in certain respects. The region’s home sale and listing totals for 2014 both rank fifth when compared against the past 10 years of activity, while home prices increased. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that total sales of detached, attached and apartment properties in 2014...[ read more ]
When I was starting out in real estate, it was pretty common – almost expected – for retirees to sell the family house and move to a picturesque little town for some peace and quiet. Maybe they would winterize their cottage and move in year-round, or maybe they’d join the ranks of snowbirds who headed south each winter. But the...[ read more ]
The popularity of condominiums as a lifestyle option with homebuyers of all age groups has brought about a fascinating trend. Condo purchasers who are moving from large homes with separate rooms are learning to adapt to today’s gorgeous open-concept suite designs. Even many first-time buyers are moving from their parents’ home, where they had their own room among many. The...[ read more ]
Condominium ownership differs from lowrise homes in many ways, especially where fees are concerned. Those entering into condo ownership for the first time will do well to understand exactly what these costs are, and what they cover. One of the most misunderstood expenses is the interim occupancy fee. When your lowrise home closes and you move in, you officially own it. With a condominium, depending on when in the sales/construction process...[ read more ]
Celebrate Best of B.C. Development AT THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS BIENNIAL AWARDS ON WEDNESDAY, November 26th, the Urban Development Institute Pacific Region (UDI) announced the winners of the2014 UDI Awards for Excellence. “The UDI Awards are the premier form of peer recognition for B.C.’s real estate development industry,” said Anne McMullin, President and CEO of the Institute. “This year’s record...[ read more ]
10 minutes with Darren Donnelly from Clark Wilson LLP By Susan M. Boyce SURPRISINGLY LITTLE FANFARE HAS ACCOMPANIED BC’S REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT MARKETING ACT (REDMA) recent facelift. The end result of approximately three years of deliberations and consultation between government, industry and other stakeholders, the amendments came into effect on October 1st, 2014, and are anticipated to bring welcomed streamlining and...[ read more ]
WE KNOW THE LOOK OF LUXURY WHEN WE SEE IT, BUT HOW DO YOU CREATE IT? By: Yanic Simard, design editor of New Condo Guide and principal designer of the Toronto Interior Design Group. The art of luxe design is not simply a matter of spending money, but more one of spending time to create spaces with depth, sophistication, and a...[ read more ]
Sensational in South Surrey By: Susan M Boyce SOPHISTICATED AND DRAMATICALLY EYE-CATCHING, it’s the residence South Surrey homebuyers have been waiting for. On September 27th, the wait was over when Adagio officially began selling homes from the second building. “Response has been absolutely amazing — even more than we anticipated,” says sales manager Sandra Miller. “People are absolutely wowed by the aesthetics of the building...[ read more ]
