Letter from the Editor
A couple of friends recently sold in North Vancouver and purchased a waterfront home in Qualicum on Vancouver Island (their story will be featured in …
Summer 2018
What $700,000 Buys
FOR THE PRICE OF A SMALL VANCOUVER CONDO, YOU GET MORE FOR YOUR MONEY ELSEWHERE: HERE ARE TWO TO PONDER ASKING PRICE $699,900 LOCATION 2-710 …
Summer 2018
10 Towns Under $300,000
Smaller communities have a handle on affordability — here are 10 sweet spots where you may be able to find some mortgage relief compared to …
Summer 2018
Vineyards to live by
Vancouver Island wineries beckon with benefits and summer bliss With some 32 licensed wineries dotting southeastern Vancouver Island, you’re never more than a grape’s throw …
Summer 2018
Waterworld
Float homes offer an affordable — and even a decadent — lifestyle alternative to typical houses and condos When instructional designer Margo Mayo moved from …
Summer 2018
The price of a view
In the Lower Mainland, a pricey view may be unattainable, but a smaller community can offer a lake vista or mountain peaks at a fraction …
Summer 2018
Cool Eateries in Picture Perfect Location
From cheese and chocolate to seafood and foie gras — where to begin is the toughest decision The Sunshine Coast is part of the Lower …
Summer 2018
Credit issues are not cool, but reverse mortgages are
Susan Lee has seen a lot in her years as mortgage adviser in Greater Vancouver, but what still surprises her is how people view credit. …
Spring 2018, Summer 2018
Nelson Revitalizing
Nelson is investing in its municipal facilities with the expansion of the aquatic and fitness centre to the tune of $4 million and giving the …
Summer 2018
Squamish Revitalization
Thanks to upgrades to the Sea to Sky Highway and Squamish’s growing reputation as nirvana for the recreational crowd, this former logging town is one …
Summer 2018
Victoria Revitalization
Victoria ranks second in Canada in the 2018 Top Millennial Hot Spots survey. And while students from across Canada have always headed to the University …
Summer 2018
Comox Valley Revitalization
Migration and real-estate investment have sparked a recent boom in residential and commercial construction with several key infrastructure projects here, including the new regional North …