Communal Outdoor Living
When you purchase a condo or townhouse, you’re buying into a strata or semi-regulated community. As the weather warms up, and you begin to consider making use of your patio or balcony, it’s important...
View ArticleBehind The Gates
The Okanagan’s desert mountains and crystal clear lakes make it a prime summer hot spot for British Columbians. While rental properties and resort communities continue to be a popular choice for sun...
View ArticleOh No, I Forgot The Permit!
When the decision is made to renovate, the two biggest considerations are the cost and the length of the job. The need to obtain a permit for most renovations is often forgotten. What Requires Permits?...
View ArticleAll Yours
You’ve been going back and forth in your mind: should I buy or should I build my dream home? There are pros and cons to both but the end result is the same – you end up in a house, but what house? CHBA...
View ArticleForm & Function
Home offices come in all shapes and sizes and one of the factors that drives trends in the look, needs and style of the home office is technology. “People no longer need the big desk for the big...
View ArticleFinding Balance
Interior designer Maxine Whitehead not only helps homeowners create the perfect home office space, she works from one herself. And like many who telework, she finds distractions abound. For Whitehead,...
View ArticleIt’s All Too Taxing
While it’s been over three months since BC axed the HST and returned to GST/PST, confusion still looms among BC homeowners on how much they’re required to fork over when handed a renovation or purchase...
View ArticleHome Buyer Beware
While undergoing a home inspection is a must for buyers wanting to avoid hefty repair bills and stress down the road, there are some things buyers can do on their own to avoid a regrettable purchase....
View ArticleFloating Oasis
While float homes have been dotting lower mainland river and coast lines since the 1980s, a large portion of B.C. homeowners have just begun to notice these floating havens, as high market prices push...
View ArticleIt’s All About The Insulation
A key aspect of sustainable homes is the use of insulation throughout the building’s envelope and other compartments. This technique keeps heat in the home thereby allowing more efficient use of energy...
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