August activity in the Greater Vancouver housing market finished well above last year’s pace and slightly below the ten-year average for the month. According to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV), residential property sales in Greater Vancouver reached 2,514 on the Multiple Listings Service in August 2013.
One of Vancouver’s most visited attractions rises to the impressive height of 1,200 metres above sea level. Grouse Mountain — or “the Peak of Vancouver” — is one of the North Shore Mountains that provide a spectacular backdrop for the City of Vancouver. It’s a very popular recreation spot and wilderness paradise.
An accurate golf shot is difficult to master. No matter how much you practice or how proficient you are, you will always be challenged to improve your game. Gadget makers are aware that there’s an abundance of players trying to perfect every facet of their game and produce a huge number of gadgets to help golfers improve.
Summer days are coming to an end, but there’s no need to feel glum in Vancouver. The city is once again buzzing with interesting events that will keep you busy this September. Check out our choice of the top events in September and then let us know how you liked them!
There’s hardly anyone who doesn’t love ice cream. Whether you’re on a date, trying to cool off on a hot day, or going for a walk with the family, there isn’t much like a good scoop of ice cream to brighten up your day.
Traditionally people plan to pay off their mortgages before retirement. However, an increasing number of Canadian seniors take their mortgage into retirement and some of them even owe more than in the past.
A lot of pet owners realize the immediate joys that come from sharing their homes with their companion animals. But there are much bigger benefits to living with a pet than waking up to your dog lovingly licking your face. The human-animal bond has proven to bring many physical, emotional, and mental benefits.
Sunny weather did not slow the pace of home sale activity in July. Last month was the highest selling month of the year in Greater Vancouver and the highest selling July since 2009. According to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV), residential property sales in Greater Vancouver reached 2,946 on the Multiple Listing Service in July 2013.
One of the city’s most serene places, the VanDusen Botanical Garden (named after local lumber worker and philanthropist Whitford Julian VanDusen) has served the public since 1975. If you love flowers and gardening, you will definitely fall in love with VanDusen. It’s a perfect place to take your date or if you need a quiet place to sit and enjoy the beautiful flowers and landscaping.
A new home isn’t just an investment. It’s the place where you and your family live and grow. The last thing any new homeowners want is for their home to turn out a burden in disguise. One of the best ways to avoid buying a lemon is to hire a professional home inspector. Most of us probably couldn’t tell if a house were in order just by looking at it, and there could be big problems we wouldn’t even notice before moving in.
You can never be bored in Vancouver this summer! The upcoming month is filled with events and activities that will keep you busy day and night. It’s just up to you to choose the events you’d like to attend. Check out our list of the top Vancouver events in August and get inspired to hit the city!
Many people are asking the same question: what is all the fuss over Bitcoin? Well, there’s no simple answer, even though bitcoins have certainly made it to the stage of the global media. While Bitcoin supporters still confidently claim that “Bitcoins are the future of the web,” the rest of us are far less enthusiastic about the best-known virtual currency.
Beneath a city’s streets lie endless tunnels that transport people from A to B seamlessly and efficiently. Some tunnels lie deeper than others, crisscrossing each other like veins in the ground. Some of these tunnels are wide, some narrow, some strewn with rubbish and lonely, partnerless winter gloves, some polished and endlessly captivating. Here are some of the most beautiful and breathtaking subway stops in the world.
The Bank of Canada warned that Canada’s economy may be at risk due to certain overheated segments of the real estate market, particularly Toronto’s condo market. The main national risk factors are imbalances in the housing market and high household debt. Furthermore, the Bank of Canada still believes that the euro-zone crisis represents the biggest international risk.
Smartphone apps can be incredibly helpful tools for exploring the city — both for tourists and locals. In the summer, we tend to spend more time in the streets, enjoying the perks of Vancouver and the warm weather and simple pleasures. Check out our choice of the top smartphone apps focused on Vancouver!