Barbara Gunn
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Flexible design layouts on offer at innovative Duo Luxury Townhomes in Parksville
Some homes will have not one, but two luxurious retreats: large bedrooms that are connected to both ensuite bathooms and big walk-in closets with plenty of storage space. → Read More
Live, work and play at Vancouver Island's Bear Mountain community
The project, which will add 209 residences to the area — everything from one-bedroom units under 450 square feet to penthouses measuring some 2,800 — will be positioned adjacent to the 18th fairway of the Mountain Course, one of two Nicklaus-designed golf courses on the mountain. → Read More
New highrise community is coming to Surrey City Centre
With suites starting in the high $300,000s, PARKWAY is expected to appeal largely to first-time buyers, millennials and investors, primarily individuals who are already familiar with Surrey. → Read More
Luxe Lansdowne offers urban convenience and amenities galore
A joint undertaking from developers Townline and Canderel, Luxe comprises three 15-storey residential towers and a 77-unit office building, and will be positioned on No. 3 Road, directly west of the 50-acre site of Lansdowne Centre, which will be radically transformed in the years ahead. → Read More
Rowe project a 'rare offering' from long-time developer Bosa Properties
It represents the first collaboration between Bosa and renowned interior design firm Ste. Marie and showcases what the developer calls 'European perspectives.' → Read More
Mindful design: Clive at Collingwood's smart-home features well received
Nexst Properties latest project offers myriad high-tech features to make everyday living easier and more comfortable for homeowners → Read More
2 Burrard Place offers uber-chic style and myriad upscale touches
The 36-storey project — the third component of Burrard Place — boasts luxurious mood-setting touches, 30,000 square feet of amenity space and high-end concierge services → Read More
E15 project close to vibrant Main Street, yet situated on quiet tree-lined street
“It’s a fantastic area of Vancouver,” says Norm Shearing, president of OpenForm Properties. “Mount Pleasant is unique. I know the area well.” → Read More
Plenty of living space on offer at Mitchell on Coquitlam's Burke Mountain
In a matter of weeks, Mosaic will welcome the first occupants of its 53-unit Mitchell townhome project, the builder's sixth undertaking in the burgeoning master-planned neighbourhood. → Read More
Georgie Awards recognize the best in B.C.'s housing industry
Canadian Home Builders' Association of B.C. honour excellence in homebuilding and renovation, singling out remarkable projects across the province — this year, everything from a wine cellar with a secret door to cottages with views of the Rockies. → Read More
Steveston condo development reflects neighbourhood's historic charm
"Steveston has that small-town charm where everyone feels safe, everyone seems to have the time to say hi, and everyday needs are within walking distance," says Charan Sethi, president and founder of the Richmond-based Tien Sher Group of Companies, which is behind a new 16-unit condo project just a couple of blocks from the waterfront. → Read More
Pilothouse designed for the downsizer
The project, the only apartment building in what is primarily a townhome community, reflects a keen awareness of the individuals who will likely be relocating from single-family homes — and in possession of a good number of belongings. → Read More
Pilothouse designed with downsizers in mind
Downsizers are reflected in a number of ways in the boutique 87-unit, three-level, riverfront Pilothouse building, now under construction in Ladner. → Read More
Condo Smarts: Plan ahead to avoid special levies
Special levies that raise funds for the contingency reserve fund are fraught with problems and pose a questionable ability to comply with the requirements of the Strata Property Act. → Read More
Rules on surplus funds designed to protect owners
A resolution that reallocates a special levy surplus does not meet the requirements of the act and your strata corporation is exposing the owners to dispute through the courts or the tribunal. → Read More
Condo Smarts: Strata corporations must file a formal address
Confirm your strata corporation has filed a Form D, Strata Corporation Change of Mailing address in the Land Title Registry → Read More
With The Westerly, Fairwinds continues to grow
The newest addition to Fairwinds, home to a 350-berth marina and the award-winning Fairwinds Golf Club — it hosted the B.C. Junior Boys Golf Championship earlier this month — is The Westerly, an upscale 39-unit oceanfront project from Vancouver-based Seacliff Properties. → Read More
Dead-heading large rhodos almost impossible
The usual advice is to snap off faded rhododendron flowers at the bases of the clusters' stems. → Read More
A master-planned addition
With Tsawwassen Shores, Aquilini Development has had a long-established residential presence in the South Delta community. And in the months ahead, it will be doubling that presence courtesy of Boardwalk, a 38-acre master-planned community comprising a broad mix of homes. → Read More
Amber soon to be ready for residents
Aragon Properties’ soon-to-be launched multi-family development at Ash Street and King Edward in Vancouver – is scheduled to be completed almost immediately. → Read More