The building of “The Lighthouse” eighteen years ago was a labour of both love and necessity. Property sellers Donna & Gordon custom-designed the home to seamlessly blend into the nautical style of…
This is What A $500k House Looks Like Across The Country [Gallery]
As of September 2016, the average price of a home in Canada is approximately $479,000. Despite this, the actual size and relative value across the country varies dramatically. So, we thought it would …
Canada’s New Mortgage Rules – A Case of Unintended Consequences
On Monday, October 3rd the Canadian Federal Government released new mortgage and housing rules. These new rules have come as a shock not only to many prospective buyers, but also to many lenders. So, …
Vancouver’s Foreign Buyer Tax is Motivated by Practicality, Not Racism. Just Ask China!
There are rumblings that the recent 15 per cent foreign buyer tax implemented by the British Columbia government is nothing more than a repackaged version of the deplorable, historical ‘Chinese Head T…
Unique Houses That You Need To See To Believe
Most of us have a pretty good idea in our heads of what a house should look like. They usually follow the same conventions using similar materials, designs and layouts. However some of the unique hou…
“Executive Neighbourhood Of Summer Homes” Coming To Prince Edward Island
On the east coast of Canada lies the tiny province of Prince Edward Island. What it lacks in size it certainly makes up for in beautiful beaches, waterfront properties and amazing residents – wh…
Beautiful Small Towns In Canada You Need To Know About
You’re welcome. Start planning your move! Bonavista, Newfoundland Bonavista is a small town of only about 3,500 people, but is known as one of the most scenic places in Newfoundland. It w…
What A $500k House Looks Like Across Europe
Although most North Americans might have a good idea of what a $500k house looks like in their city and maybe even in different cities across the country, most of Europe might be a bit of a mystery fo…
Real Estate Buzz Words – The Untold Story
Who hasn’t found a house online and after reading the description, fell in love. No doubt that a story can be told with a few “artistic liberties” that tend to stretch the truth. There is no hiding th…
Virtual Real Estate Reality – Valuable Tool or Just Another (Expensive) Gimmick?
One of the biggest challenges to moving to a new city, aside from the logistics, is knowing which home will be right for you. Not being able to fully inspect the house in-person and relying solely on …