All in Lifestyle
45% of homes proposed in the City of Vancouver are suites and 1-bedrooms suitable only for small households. Barely any 3-bedroom apartments are built when 24% of new apartments in Metro Vancouver should have 4-bedrooms. We need to more homes and the right mix of homes fast or else by 2021, 150,000 hard-working people will be underhoused.
Are you going away for the holidays? How about for a weekend visit with family? You could pay for all your gift shopping simply by letting someone stay at your place while you’re away!
Owning a home is one of life’s great achievements but comes with a number of ongoing costs. Utility bills, repairs, and maintenance to name but a few. By taking advantage of a few simple tips and tricks you can save hundreds of dollars each year whilst also being a more environmentally responsible homeowner.
The festive season is a special time for families, friends, and neighbours alike. Vancouver bursts to life at this time of year providing fantastic events for everyone to enjoy. Here are the highlights!
Your neighbourhood residence association is a group of residents and property owners who advocate for and organize collective neighbourhood activities. They also seek the city’s support to make changes and improvements to your neighbourhood’s: safety, beautification, and social activities.
Eventually, we will see a cold snap and rather than get stuck with higher heating bills or a nasty repair bill, there are a few things you can do to prepare your condo for the colder months - and save money at the same time.
If you’re raising a family in Vancouver there’s a lot to consider before buying a home. Chances are, you want your kids to have access to the best schools and extracurricular activities offered by a global city, along with the quiet streets, safety and sense of community of a small town.
Our simple to use calculator was designed to help Canadian first-time buyers find out the highest priced new home they can afford to buy. Our calculator is fully loaded and will estimate the mortgage amount, property transfer taxes, and sales taxes.
