Just imagine. After prepping for weeks to get your home looking its best, it's now on the market. You receive a great offer. But they want a home inspection. And the bottom falls out from under you as you nervously wait for inspection results. Will the buyer walk? Will they insist on a price reduction? It can be a very nerve-wracking time. To increase your chances of a good inspection - and ...

If you're a fan of modern homes and fancy a bit of a road trip, here's just the thing. The MADS (Modern Architecture + Design Society) offers up a number of modern home tours throughout the U.S. (and sometimes Canada). They've organized a fantastic self-guided tour of six contemporary Seattle homes on Saturday, September 16.  Using your own vehicle, you can travel to the homes in any order b ...

Summer get-aways often include trips to our wonderful BC Islands -- the Gulf Islands, Gabriola, Bowen, and even further north, to Hornby and Quadra -- or further afield to rural vacation spots throughout the province. These idyllic locations invariably tempt at least of few of us to ponder the possibilities of our own island or rural retreats. But purchasing may not be quite that simple. Foll ...

It's no secret I'm a fan of the classic mid-century modern home. While MCM homes are truly classic and timeless, these homes are going on 70 years old now, and could often do with a refresh. The trick is to update these homes for today's living, while keeping true to their classic and coveted mid-century bones. Following are examples that work. Let's start with a couple close to home. This L ...

Strategically renovating prior to listing your home for sale can bring you a big pay off. Or perhaps you're happy where you are, and just want to update your space. Either way, you need to do your homework when looking for a contractor or renovator to help.The checklist below offers excellent tips to help you get the service and quality you pay for. These are courtesy of Ozzie Jurock's weekly ...

Never too early to get your tickets to Vancouver's own West Coast Modern Week events, once again spearheaded by the West Vancouver Museum July 4-9, 2023. The organizing committee has put together a number of activities celebrating our unique West Coast Modern Architecture. New this year is a lecture series, including what's bound to be an informative panel discussion intriguingly entitled "Re ...

'Tis the season for home tours. Want a glimpse of our architectural heritage? Join the Vancouver Heritage Foundation's self-guided Heritage House Tour, this year focusing on architectural gems in Vancouver's Strathcona neighbourhood. You'll have a full day to travel to a wonderful collection of homes, plus time to chat with the site guides and other heritage experts. Sunday, June 4, 2023.  T ...

If you're a fan or admirer of residential architecture you're no doubt familiar with Ema Peter, a locally-based photographer of international renown. And if you don't know the name, chances are you've seen her work in any one of dozens of design and architecture magazines and websites.  West Vancouver Art Museum is mounting an exhibition of Ema's photographs April 12 through June 3. This exh ...

The Vancouver area has some beautiful, interesting and inspirational homes - in all sizes, and at all price points. Sometimes, though, it’s good to draw inspiration from other places. Take a look at these homes, below. And for more inspiration, check out my previous blog in the series, here. (For best viewing from a phone or tablet, choose Reader View on the address bar.) Dreaming of a lakes ...

Here's a fantastic opportunity for upcoming high school grads. Re/Max Canada is offering $1000 bursary prizes to 40 qualifying Grade 12 students, who've best answered some thought-provoking essay questions. But totally doable!  Please share this with deserving Grade 12s whom you may know. It's a great opportunity for help with post-secondary fees. And it may be good practice for post-seconda ...