Tickets are on sale now for ADFF: Vancouver. More than 20 full-length doucmentary films and shorts from around the world offer the full gamut of clebrating all things architecture as well as a number of current related topics such as housing issues and city planning. Opening night November 9th features screening of the film We Start With the Things We Find: an important documentary on sustai ...

Congratulations to clients I & K on their recent purchase of this gorgeous 1445 sq ft penthouse. Perched on the 19th floor with unobstructed views of water, city & mountains, this North Van 2 bed + flex room home boasts extra-high ceilings, 3 baths & 2 large decks complete with fireplace & hot tub. Equipped with AC, Sub-zero fridge, Bosch appliances, gas f/p, bbq hook-up, laundry room & plent ...

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 ...

Congratulations to clients R & B on finding their perfect North Van family home. Well-priced North Shore homes are in high demand, particular those close to good schools, transportation, and amenities. With other offers on the table, it was close! But a superior buying strategy won the day.  This Westlynn Terrace family home is on one of the sunniest lots in all Westlynn! The features & flow ...

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 ...

 The most (relatively) affordable properties will always see the biggest (relative) demand. In Vancouver, that's one-bdrm condos. And if they're in good-quality buildings in good areas, then high demand is almost a given.  Congratulations to clients J & M on the recent sale of their spacious one bdrm & den condo of close to 700 SF at the always popular New Yorker - a concrete mid rise buildi ...

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 ...

They've always dreamed of moving from the city to a rural property, with a bit of land. And they've done it! Congratulations to clients S and A on the recent purchase of their fully renovated 1940s farmhouse on Summerland's famed "Bottleneck Drive".   This flat .34-acre property was completely and professionally renovated within the last 4 years. The main level offers a cozy living area that ...

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 ...