By Joannah Connolly In an August that turned out to be much busier for Greater Vancouver homes sales than anyone had anticipated, transactions in Vancouver proper during the last full week of the month remained robust, despite back-to-school distractions. There were slightly fewer detached home sales within the city limits during Aug. 21-27 (registered as of Sept. 7) compared with...[ read more ]
By Jackie Marchildon We can't all have a green thumb, and we don't all have the outdoor space needed for a garden. These condo-friendly plants will satisfy your urge to plant, and they will even survive after the summer season! 1. Moth Orchids (Phalaenopsis) Although they can be hard to bring back to life, orchids are beautiful flowers that usually...[ read more ]
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 ]
By Bob de Wit Kids + condos = a great combination in the right location. When I was a kid, no yard was ever big enough. We all had back yards, but we always ended up in the local park for a game of football or soccer. Today, young families wanting to live in Vancouver are looking to the condo...[ read more ]
By Barbara Lawlor WHEN YOU MAKE the decision to buy a condo suite, the last thing you want to do is clutter it unnecessary “stuff.” You know, the boxes of items you never use but have avoided getting rid of because you might need them someday, or because they hold sentimental value, or you only purchased because they were on...[ read more ]
By Jackie Marchilldon We can’t all have a green thumb, and we don’t all have the outdoor space needed for a garden. These condo-friendly plants will satisfy your urge to plant and they will even survive after the summer season! 1 | Moth orchids (Phalaenopsis) Although they can be hard to bring back to life, orchids are beautiful flowers that...[ read more ]
By Barbara Lawlor IT ALWAYS PLEASES ME TO POINT OUT THE MANY ADVANTAGES of living in a condominium. So often we read about the carefree lifestyle that comes along with having building and grounds maintenance taken care of, and the fact that the amenities such as pools, exercise rooms and party rooms provide a wonderful extension to the living space...[ read more ]
By Bob de Wit They are the added costs of condominium living. GVHBA's Bob de Wit offers advice on what to expct for your monthly maintenance costs. Generally speaking, condos offer a carefree housing option, with the added amenities and maintenance included. New developments are one of the fastest growing housing choices in Metro Vancouver; they regularly offer resort-style living...[ read more ]
By Bob de Wit Considering the purchase of a condo? Metro Vancouver is currently in a major development phase with new condo developments throughout the region. Buying new, off showroom plans, might seem a little daunting, However, there are some major perks getting in on the pre-construction phase. Customize your unit A big advantage is flexibility in customizing your condo....[ read more ]
By Barbara Yaffe Condominium units have long been viewed as the poor cousins of single-family houses in Vancouver’s real estate market. But 2016 could well be the Year of the Condo. Realtor Patrick Weeks foresees only moderate growth this year in Vancouver’s detached housing sector. But he sees the sale of “certain segments of condos going up substantially, as (single-family...[ read more ]
