Summer Cottage Style
The basic foundation of cottage style is to respect traditional elements, recycle, and reuse when possible. The virtue of this evergreen style putting salvaged and found items back into use in a way that
Feng Shui Starter
When you've tried arranging your furniture in every position around the room, and you're still not sure of the best place for the couch or the TV, maybe it's time to try a feng
Owner-Builder Advantages
You may have visited a new home while shopping for real estate. They are the benchmark for home buyers everywhere. House-hunters will visit a show home and then compare everything else they see to
Buy New Or Resale?
Buying a home can be an exercise in priorities and value. Homebuyers are inundated with different comparable properties, each having it's own value proposition. One predominant factor that more people are looking at is
Modular Homes
In the early 1900's, a small mail-ordered house was a practical alternative to a custom designed and site-built dwelling. Homeowners could order the entire structure, pre-cut and ready to assemble. A kit house saved
Ready to Buy Your First Home? Read This First
Buying your first home is an exciting life experience, but it can also be very confusing. There are easy mistakes you could make, especially if you're doing it alone. That's where we come in. We
Understanding the Ins & Outs of Home Appraisals
Home Appraisals are often a critical part of getting a mortgage and buying a home in Canada – not to mention that getting a value on your home can be useful for many other reasons.
Home Buyer’s Remorse Is Real, Here’s How You Can Avoid It
You’ve done it before. You saw something in a store window that was way too expensive, but you decided to buy it anyways. Then, days later, you feel those pangs of regret. Buyer’s remorse is
Should You Be Buying a Home with a Real Estate Agent?
Like a lot of things in life, it’s usually best to leave it to the experts. Buying a home is no exception. Some people may think looking for a home without hiring a real estate
Can Millennials Afford to Buy a Home?
In BC, and more specifically in cities like Vancouver and here in Victoria, home affordability can be pretty pricey. If you’re a millennial with a budding career and make a decent income, buying a home