Can we afford to decrease traffic lanes on another Vancouver bridge? Well that’s what the City of Vancouver has indicated in their last conceptual plan for the Granville Street Bridge.

Condo living has evolved significantly over the last decade, and so too has the profile of condo buyers. Historically, demand for condos was driven largely by empty nesters and seniors, and the concentration of this built form was focused in dense, urban centres.

Vancouver is well known for its tall and glimmering towers and as density continues to shift we are seeing more and more city centres being developed in Metrotown, Brentwood, Richmond City Centre, and even Surrey.

It’s late October and the clouds are setting in and you’ve just started looking for your new home.

Following up on Michael Connolly’s blog on micro living from two weeks ago, we’ve received a lot of comments on how people can actually live in micro spaces. We love these two cool videos demonstrating how living in tiny spaces is super cool, functional, affordable and totally do-able.

As the year draws to a close, many people are wondering what can be expected in the year ahead for Metro Vancouver’s real estate market. Throughout 2012 we’ve seen the conditions shift from a seller’s market, to a balanced market, and closing in more of a buyer’s market.

It’s 2013 and thankfully the world did not end with the Mayan Calendar. The online world and the media were abuzz with reports about the possible collapse of life as we know it which got me thinking about where people tend to get their information.

Christmas is over and it is time to get back into the swing of things. With the new year comes resolutions and often life decisions as people use the holidays as a time to reflect. For many that means deciding to move and therefore list a current home.

Buying pre construction real estate has its advantages such as potential for capital appreciation, low cost of ownership with minimal deposits and the benefits of purchasing a brand new home.

There is much to consider when you are deciding between new condominium projects. You need to decide on a neighbourhood that feels right, floorplans that provide the utility you need and the most efficient space for your money, plus interior design that you’ll love coming home to.