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 Sean MacKay Photo: Steve Jurvetson/Flickr Prices in Canada’s two hottest housing markets have continued to rise sharply in 2015, with home prices in Toronto and Vancouver up 8.9 per cent and 10.3 per cent in June over the same time last year, respectively. But despite market activity that has made headlines across the country in the first half of the year, TD Bank’s economics team...[ read more ]
By Monika Warzecha Existing home sales in Canada rose 11 per cent in June over the same period in 2014, according new data released Wednesday by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). Actual sales activity set a new record for June, with sales coming in at 14 per cent above the 10-year average for the month. Two-thirds of all metros...[ read more ]
CBC - By Lucas Powers Metro Vancouver took a novel crack at the problem last week with a plebiscite on a five cent sales tax hike that would have covered the region's $7.5-billion share in a massive 10-year transit strategy. Voters resoundingly rejected the plan, with nearly 62 per cent of the 759,696 ballots cast for the 'No' side....[ read more ]
By Michael Aynsley Some 4,375 homes changed hands across Greater Vancouver’s Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in June — the second highest monthly total ever, just 59 transactions shy of the all-time record of 4,434 set in May 2005. According to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV), June sales were 29.1 per cent above the 10-year sales average for...[ read more ]
By Anne McMullin They are doing it in London. They are doing it in Toronto. They want to do it in Vancouver. Taking notes from global cities where substantial population growth has occurred, real estate developers are looking through a new lens to find affordable, eco-conscious ways to ease Vancouver’s housing crisis. Gentle densification. This is the term the Urban...[ read more ]
By Laura Gaskill Longer days mean more time to relax outdoors with a cool drink, watching the sun dip below the fence line. Furnish your outdoor rooms in style, from the front porch to the back deck, with the right combination of comfortable furniture and fresh accessories. From beachy to retro cool, here are 10 outdoor spaces that get it...[ read more ]
By Barbara Lawlor Recently, I was looking at the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. website, where users can download the “Condominium Buyer’s Guide,” which contains a section called, “Is condominium ownership right for me?” It occurred to me that nowadays, condominium living is “right” for just about everyone. The surge in condo sales across the Metro Vancouver area over the...[ read more ]
Sotheby’s International Realty Canada’s new findings about luxury home buyers highlights the contrasts between what well-heeled purchasers are looking for in a home. By: Monika Warzecha Photo: James Bombales Going against the commonly held belief that aging Baby Boomers are going to have to squeeze into a smaller home as they age, the Sotheby’s report found affluent Boomers in major...[ read more ]
Protecting the environment is an important concern for consumers and businesses alike, but many don’t realize that moving can have a positive impact on the environment. By Chuck Resnick Waste caused by the moving process not only stems from packing supplies, but also from the waste accumulated over many years within a home or office. Both sources can be extremely...[ read more ]
