BC Government Removes Age and Rental Restrictions to Strata Title Properties

On November 24, 2022, the BC Government passed amendments to the Strata Property Act which take immediate effect. There are two significant changes impacting REALTORS® dealing with strata properties, as well as their clients: all rental restriction bylaws are removed, except for bylaws restricting short-term rentals such as Airbnb or Vrbo, and all age restriction bylaws are removed, with the exception […]

Winterize Your Home

By Kate Barker Crisp fall days are in the air, which means the chill of winter is just around the corner. It is the time to winterize your home! Here is a quick checklist to get you started. But first when making remodels on the top floor, we recommend hire only contractors who have approved […]

Architectural Trends in New Homes

Design trends come and go each year, and it’s always an exciting undertaking for interior designers to explore the current and upcoming design themes for condos, townhouses and single-family homes for which we recommend this new guide on how to paint kitchen units for a fine finish. When we think about these trends, however, we often overlook architecture or […]

5 Post-Secondary Towns You Should Not Overlook

Canada has more than 200 universities and colleges spread across the country and many of these higher education institutions consistently rank among the top in the world. A 2021 IDP Connect survey of students from 55 countries found Canada is the top choice for a post-secondary education.  It’s no surprise when you consider Canadian schools provide high-quality […]

Canada Real Estate Market Is Still Hot

Over the past year, housing markets in Canada have experienced historical growth in both home prices and sales activity. Inventory dropped while demand increased, causing a dramatic shift to a seller market. This month’s data (March 2021) marks a year since COVID-19 made its first major impact on Canadians, and the story has been incredible.