One of the greatest privileges of living in Vancouver, aside from enjoying a peaceful, democratic society, is being a part of this immensely bike-friendly city. I admit that I was late to the Biking Is Awesome party.

For many, home ownership is considered to be a rite of passage. Whether it’s a house or a condo, people of all stages of life want to own their own home.

“Vancouver sales hit 10-year low…” Imagine being at the point in your life where you’re ready to purchase a home – and then you read this. Immediately you second guess your buying decision and are filled with fear.

Vancouver recently topped a study performed by GPS device maker TomTom as the most congested city in Canada and second most congested in North America losing top honours to Los Angeles.

Since our incorporation in 1886, Vancouver has transformed dramatically from its industrial roots to one of the world’s most livable cities. With our natural boundaries of the ocean, river and mountains, land constraints have led us to build upwards versus outwards.

I love Europe. Each time I grab my backpack and trek through the beautiful cities and countrysides of the European Union, I am often amazed by the people I meet, the cultures I experience and the sites that draw me in.

One of the ways MAC adds values to a developer is by helping to fine-tune floorplans – one of the most enjoyable elements of my role. Quite often MAC is presented drawings for a building that are still in draft form.

I’m a fan of things modern. In fact, I have a past blog written about why we don’t see more “modern” or “contemporary” homes compared to the re-imagined “Craftsman” that has become the Vancouver Special 2.0.

Vancouver’s second oldest house is one step closer to demolition:

Often I get asked why someone who wants to live in their home would buy presale. Presale means you buy your home in advance of it being ready and sometimes even before construction has started.