The Top 6 Benefits of Downsizing into a Condominium By Cameron McNeill, owner of MAC Marketing Solutions Have you noticed the trend for downsizing the way we live? Homeowners of all generations are realizing that “living large” doesn’t always mean living better. The decision to downsize if often sparked by job relocation, the kids heading off to university, or the changing needs of entering your golden years. Regardless of the...[ read more ]
with Boffo’s Sales and Marketing Director By Susan M. Boyce Long celebrated as one of the world's most livable cities, Metro Vancouver has become a poster child for the joys of high density, condominium living. Experts routinely travel from around the globe to gain inspiration and expertise from our elegant concrete-and-glass towers and dynamic urban hubs. So it should come as no surprise that...[ read more ]
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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 ]
Creative, innovative and committed to setting new standards, there’s nothing the Bo ffo team enjoys more than taking on a new challenge. After 41 years of delivering more than 4,000 homes throughout Metro Vancouver, they’re proud to be known as leaders in the development industry — an award-winning company with vision and a deep-rooted passion for what they do. Karen West, sales and marketing director, says it’s the company’s commitment to providing exquisitely appointed,...[ read more ]
By Kris Grasty Important ways they may affect your property value or mortgage approval. Though Ontario passed this legislation over 10 years ago, the deadline for Depreciation Report compliance for B.C. was December 13th, 2013. These reports determine if reserve funds are established and allocated properly, reducing the risk to lenders by making strata homeowners less likely to face large special assessments. Depreciation Reports are not meant to force people to...[ 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 Hellen Buttigieg There is so much buildup at the end of the year that it can almost feel like a race to the finish line. Then January 1st arrives, the social calendar calms down and the cocooning begins as you prepare to ride out the rest of the winter. Before you jump right back to everything you were doing before the holidays, take some time to look...[ 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 Cameron McNeill Lots of reasons to be optimistic about The 2014 BC Housing Market. Recently MAC Marketing Solutions published ‘MAC Intel’, an exciting new way to understand the many statistics that affect Metro Vancouver’s housing market. It also provides an outlook into the upcoming year, summarizing significant macro and micro indicators, in simple to understand infographics - a great way to start some meaningful dialogue. We’ve included the statistics on...[ read more ]
