Publisher’s Letter

Since the pandemic, housing markets throughout the world–and particularly in small-town B.C.–have experienced record sales and price increases. Now, like all cycles eventually do, this …

Sustainable Sells

Plenty of B.C. residential property gems have energy-efficient and other earth-friendly features. Here are just a few green giants across the province. By Right Sizing …

Locavore Love

Food culture isn’t just the stuff of big cities. All over B.C., you can find dedicated, creative culinary artists or locavores seeking to make their …

Passive Comfort

As climate change creates new challenges for homeowners, interest is growing in the Passive House building standard, not only for its energy efficiency, but for …

New Home Trends, New Home Inventory

Shifts in where British Columbians want to live, work and play have recently meant that real estate listings in many areas have been at historic …

Inside the Box

These new-generation, made-in-Canada kit-build and pre-fab buildings make adding to your live, work, play or stay space simple. By Charlene Rooke Who has ever heard …

Negotiating the Financial Hurdle

Here’s what you need to know about alternative mortgage loans and how to make the equity in your home work for you, as B.C. mortgage …

Centre Stage

B.C.’s local recreation centres can be one-stop fitness, community and social hubs all in one. By Catherine Dunwoody Community and recreation centres bring locals and …

Pedal, Scoot, Surf & Sail Into Summer

Sure, camping, hiking and fishing are more popular than ever. But new-generation sports equipment for summer 2022 might just mean you need a bigger shed …

Hidden Jewel: Smithers

Become a “Smithereen” by moving to this idyllic northern community that’s now one of B.C.’s real estate hotspots. By Steve Threndyle Who wouldn’t fall in …