Floating Homes: The Ultimate in West Coast Living

October 28th, 2011
Looking for a truly unique west coast home with some of Vancouver’s best water, mountain and sunset views? If you’re open to a slightly different, yet equally amazing lifestyle, a float home may be just for you! Currently two of the six Coal Harbour homes (the maximum number of float homes allowed in this marina) are on the market! Check out these rare gems below – they may very well flo ...

Submerse Yourself in Green with Yu Living at Westbrook Village UBC

October 19th, 2011
Sophisticated, green living at its finest! Yu Living, a luxury 106 unit development surrounded by natural amenities – walking and cycling trails, forests and beaches of Pacific Spirit Park – is coming to Wesbrook Village UBC. This eco-friendly development will be the first Canadian project for this Beijing-based developer, Modern Green. Priced starting from $449,000, first-time buyers and inv ...

Have A Green Halloween With These 5 Easy Eco-Friendly Tips!

October 14th, 2011
Halloween is spooky by nature, but it doesn’t have to be a scary time for Mother Nature! These days, it’s all about going green. So why not incorporate a little more green into your Halloween? Here are easy 5 tips to get you started! 1.    Skip the Plastic and Paper BagsWith so many stores handing out reusable bags, there’s no need to use paper or plastic for hauling all those goodie ...

Collection 45: Mount Pleasant's Newest Condo Development

October 14th, 2011
                                 Seeing black and white? So are we, with MYIE’s newest Vancouver development, Collection 45. This exclusive batch of 45 homes located just off Main Street features amazing city views, distinguished quality, and a striking contemporary black and white exterior. You’ll fall in love with everything this tight knit community has to offer. Walk to local cafes, ...

October Vancouver Market Insights

October 14th, 2011
In contrast to the statistics for the entire region showcasing a movement into a pronounced buyer’s market, the west and east side of Vancouver have demonstrated a somewhat spotting transition into the fall. While well priced properties continue to drive the market forward, some properties continue to linger. This lingering effect has not yet produced an oversupply but has punctuated Buy ...

The Flats at 219 Georgia East: A New Edition to Historic Chinatown

October 11th, 2011
            A unique nine storey mid-rise consisting of 28 urban flats is coming to historic Chinatown. This new Panther Constructors development will be steps to fresh grocers, trendy hangouts like The Keefer Bar and Fortune Sound Club, and some of Vancouver’s best eateries including Phnom Penh, the restaurant known for having THE best chicken wings in the city (definitely a must try)! ...

Granville Mews: A Boutique Collection of 35 Luxury Homes in Vancouver's Most Prestigious Westside Neighbourhood

October 11th, 2011
                                         A boutique collection of 35 luxury homes is coming soon to Vancouver’s most prestigious Westside neighbourhood. The seven buildings forming Granville Mews has been designed by award-winning Formwerks to fit right into the neighbourhood. Inspired by the nearby Trinity Baptist Church, the buildings will feature robust wood detailing, quarry stone, a ...

Clever Spaces, Thoughtful Design and Smart Living at The Werks on 7th Avenue

October 6th, 2011
  The Werks, an 8 storey concrete development with 20 customized apartments is coming soon to the vibrant Cambie Street Village neighbourhood. It’s amazing location – steps to Whole Foods, the Canada Line Skytrain station, fabulous restaurants and shops – and creative living spaces designed with today’s owner in mind, are what make these condos so compelling! With richly landscaped court ...

REBGV: Home Listings Continue to Rise in the Greater Vancouver Housing Market

October 5th, 2011
VANCOUVER, BC - Consistent increases in property listings and fewer home sales over the summer months has helped move the Greater Vancouver housing market into the upper end of a buyers’ market.The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales of detached, attached and apartment properties on the region’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) reached 2,246 ...