Selling and Buying Advice

Popular Kitchen Trends to Watch for in 2022

Posted on Sep 05, 2021 in Selling and Buying Advice


Whether you’re buying or selling there seems to be one theme that prevails – the kitchen is still the “heart of the home”. Today more than ever, the kitchen reigns as a home’s centrepiece. The most appealing has become that place that integrates with the rest of the living spaces – a harmonious, functional and beautiful element that blends seamless...

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New, Reno,or Self-Build – Which Should You Take On? Part Two

Posted on Aug 21, 2021 in Selling and Buying Advice


In Part One of our blog, we looked at the pros and cons of buying into a new development and whether this is a worthwhile option – after all, it is extremely popular among Vancouverites. But there are some other avenues to explore when contemplating making a move. This is where renovating and self-builds come into play.

With so many renovation TV s...

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New, Reno or Self-Build – Which Should You Take On? Part One

Posted on Aug 15, 2021 in Selling and Buying Advice


The past year has shown us just how volatile Vancouver’s real estate market can be – especially when faced with the unpredictability of a global pandemic. Buyers and sellers are constantly finding ways to carefully and strategically navigate the ebb-and-flow realities that come with living in Vancouver and its surrounding areas. That means contempl...

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SPRING home maintenance checklist

Posted on Feb 20, 2021 in Selling and Buying Advice



As winter ends, give your home a complete physical—inside and out—to ready it for those warm-weather months ahead. With the days lengthening and weather warming, spring is a good time to get outdoors and tackle some larger home projects. With the threat of winter storms past, you can look for damage and make any needed repairs, as well as prep your...

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Vancouver OIl Tanks - what you need to know

Posted on Aug 16, 2020 in Selling and Buying Advice

Introduction to Vancouver Homes and Oil Tanks

Until the 1960s, many Vancouver homes used oil-burning furnaces, with the oil stored in either an above-ground storage tank or an underground storage tank (UST) buried in the yard. These would be periodically filled by tanker trucks.

Vancouver Oil Tanks
As the residents began making the switch to alternative heating sources...

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