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 ]
Hats Off Day is this Saturday, June 4th. The parade kicks things off an hour later, and Hastings Street will open up to a sea of family activities, delicious food, and loads of fun. We are incredibly proud to have been part of the Burnaby Heights Community for over 45 years. This annual event is one of the many reasons...[ 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 ]
The Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association (GVHBA) has launched its 20th annual Coats for Kids campaign in support of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau and Surrey Christmas Bureau, two groups whose many initiatives help to provide a brighter Christmas for families in need. This years Coats for Kids will run for 20 days from Friday, November 13th to Wednesday, December...[ read more ]
We are thrilled to announce that Artemisia, our 21-home boutique residence in downtown Vancouver, is now sold out! The development of Artemisia has set a new benchmark for luxury urban homes in downtown Vancouver. As one of a few distinctive residential buildings to contrast Vancouver's glass skyline, Artemisia has exceeded the expectations of many with its impeccable design. The building...[ read more ]
By Barbara Lawlor Just a few years ago in the new-home building industry, the word “green” referred to a colour. Today, that word also represents a trend toward environmental responsibility and has become a key design element in condominiums. The Green trend is good for both the environment and condo purchasers. In addition to addressing, at least in part, the...[ read more ]
By Kerry Vital Boffo Developments Ltd. is bringing hotel-style sophistication to South Surrey with its newest development, Adagio. With a variety of floorplans and amazing features, there are plenty of things that set the project apart. “The smallest details can make a difference,” says Boffo Marketing and Sales Director Karen West. “Boffo is known for its obsession with the details.” Among those details include an amazing community courtyard with trees, paths...[ read more ]
By Anne McMullin, President and CEO, Urban Development Institute Often misunderstood by the very community to which they contribute, developer build parks, daycares and social housing, upgrade roads, finance art and libraries - and much, much more. As the chief spokesperson for the development industry in British Columbia, I will be the first to acknowledge that the public perception of...[ read more ]
