May 2015

This weekend is the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association's (GVHBA) annual Parade of Renovated Homes. This year, the event takes place on Sunday, May 31 from 10am to 4pm, and will feature eleven beautifully renovated homes throughout the Metro Vancouver area. Home renovations include both interior and exterior transformations, including raising a house to add another level, and a complete interior gutting for a full-home overhaul.

The GVHBA builders who remodeled the showcased homes will also be on site at each home to talk one-on-one with visitors about the renovation process and all the stages involved in home transformations. This will be a great chance for homeowners to get candid advice from experienced professionals who have the proven

Burnaby, BC is home to a fantastic selection of townhouses. Burnaby townhouses offer homebuyers the very best in maintenance-free living, with home options to suit every type of lifestyle and budget. If you're thinking about purchasing a townhome in this beautiful city, make sure you check out our featured listings for townhouses for sale in Burnaby below to learn about great homes on the market today!

9229 University Crescent

#103-9229 University Crescent, Burnaby is a beautifully maintained, 2-bedroom and 2-bath ground floor townhome. Located on on the SFU Campus on beautiful Burnaby Mountain, this 1,104 square foot townhouse features an open floor plan and high ceilings, a contemporary kitchen with stainless steel appliances and clean lines,

Metro Vancouver home prices were only up marginally at 0.03% in April as reported by Teranet today.

We've also experienced signs of a peak in house prices and feel we may have seen the hottest markets of the year already and are due for some softening or consolidation.   That may be a welcome relief for buyers but lower than historical inventory should keep supporting the prices for now.

We have an excellent spacious luxury townhome for adults-only in Oakmount coming to market later this week.  Also, a two bedroom condo that will be PRICED to SELL in the Highgate area (under 350K). 

To stay on top of the Metro Vancouver real estate market, check back on our blog for featured listings and real estate news.

Summer is quickly approaching, and the weather is warming up. Now is a great time to start thinking about your outdoor living space and updating your backyard patio for the upcoming warm months. Whether you want to do some outdoor cooking and entertaining, or simply create a cozy space for lounging in the sun, your outdoor living area should be just as comfortable as your home indoors. Keep reading to learn about 5 outdoor living trends, and find out how you can create a beautiful outdoor space for your house, condo, or townhome.

Bring The Indoors Outside with Cozy Furniture

Throughout the summer, you'll probably spend a lot of your time outdoors, either relaxing or entertaining guests. You don't use uncomfortable or plastic furniture inside, so

Spring is the ideal time for selling your home. With families looking to purchase a home before the summer months, April, May, and June often see the largest number of buyers. Spring is also an optimum time to showcase your home, as gardens are blossoming, the grass is green, and buyers are in high spirits due to the warmer weather. This is a prime time to work on your home's curb appeal, and do some spring cleaning to get your house ready for the spring real estate market. We've provided some simple tips for sprucing up your home this spring to get your property sold faster and for the best price possible.

Freshen Up Your Home's Curb Appeal

First impressions matter, and homes with appealing exteriors and curb appeal can sell faster. Clean up