By Kerry Vital - BC Local News With sophistication and stunning details, Boffo Developments' Adagio hits a high note. Now, Boffo will celebrate the public opening of the second building on Saturday Sept. 27th. With a variety of large floorplans and amazing features, there are plenty of things that set the project apart, including a community courtyard with trees, paths...[ read more ]
By Michael Bernard, Special to The Sun Sunil Sunha knew when he first purchased a suite in a James Schouw-designed project in 2007 that he would be a lucky man to reside in Schouw’s “habitable art” building, Artemisia, in the city’s central district. Schouw had established his reputation as someone who fussed over the smallest of details three years before...[ read more ]
MODELLO THE ART OF ELEGANT LIVING By Susan M. Boyce LUXURY: CONDUCIVE TO SUMPTUOUS LIVING; a state of great refinement; also Modello in Burnaby. Brought to you by Boffo, the Burnaby developer behind the multiple award-winning Jewel I and Jewel II towers just down the road, demolition and excavation for Modello is now underway, and according to sales and marketing director Karen West, that has...[ read more ]
By Susan Legge Shopping for a home online is a great way to narrow your search, but there’s nothing like visiting the sites, sales offices and model suites to get down to the nitty-gritty. Before you venture out, here are some pointers: First, be clear on what you want and expect in a new home and in your builder. Remember, the range of prices in the new-home market generally...[ read more ]
By Neil Mangan When it comes to sharing expenses under the Strata Property Act, the general principal is that all owners are “in it together.” For example, if there is a major leak on one side of the building, all owners will need to contribute to the cost of repairs, even if they live on the dry side. Sharing all common expenses regardless of who benefits can be a source...[ read more ]
By Neil Mangan Imagine the following scenario. You search the city looking for your dream home. You find it. You fall in love. It is a beautiful condo in your favourite neighbourhood. You were pre-approved for a mortgage and, just your luck, your dream home is just within your budget. Your offer to purchase is accepted, you send the details to your lender and start planning your move....[ read more ]
By Cameron McNeill, MAC Marketing Solutions Purchasing a home prior to its construction has many benefits including selecting a colour scheme, customizations, spreading out deposits and much more. However, you also need to wait for your home to be built and only see it for the first time when you are invited for your inspection – sometimes called a Deficiency Walkthrough or Pre-Delivery Inspection. Therefore, I wanted to provide a...[ read more ]
Four out of 10 Canadians planning to enter the housing market over the next two years will be first-time homebuyers, according to the 20th annual RBC Home Ownership Poll. The poll found that the majority of Canadians are taking a wait-and-see approach to home purchases, with 15 per cent likely to buy in the next two years, down from 27 per cent in 2012. “The more...[ read more ]
By Cameron McNeill, Owner of MAC Marketing Solutions April 1st, 2013 marked the official switch back to GST/PST away from HST. For most industries, the change is immediate and you should have already seen a difference in your bills and receipts. For new housing however, it is a bit more complicated and can be confusing. Here are the basics: If you are...[ read more ]
By Kevin Lutz, RBC Regional Sales Manager, Residential Mortgages In no particular order, what will be important to you in the coming year are the new mortgage guidelines, the transition from HST back to GST/PST on April 1, housing price trends and interest rates. NEW MORTGAGE GUIDELINES COULD AFFECT YOU There is no doubt that the new B-20 mortgage guidelines introduced by...[ read more ]
