28 June 2010

Insurance tips for home buyers

Finance & legal

25 June 2010

Plan of the Week – “Charming single-level living!”

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18 June 2010

Dad’s Top 10 Timesavers!

All this week, we have been featured topics near and dear to dads' hearts – grilling, media rooms, hot tubs and man-haven garages. At the top of the Father’s Day weekend, we are sharing some ideas on…

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18 June 2010

Plan of the Week – “Versatile Narrow Design”

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17 June 2010

The History and Health Benefits of Hot Tubs

As we continue our father-inspired topics this week, we visit one of Dad’s favourite back yard features - the hot tub. It does not seem to matter whether we are vibrant zoomers, broken boomers, or…

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16 June 2010

Backyard grilling kicks it up a notch!

While many men shy away from the kitchen, the backyard grill is the primal domain that beckons them to strut their stuff. Whether it is a simple charcoal bowl or an elaborate grill-zebo, dads and…

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14 June 2010

NASA’s top ten indoor plants for healthy housing

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11 June 2010

Plan of the Week – “Graceful Baby Boomer”

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9 June 2010

Following DrummondHousePlans on Twitter?

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7 June 2010

Time for a new roof?

Knowledge and maintenance are key to ensuring that the value of the home is protected. The roof is the first line of defence in protecting your investment. Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation…

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3 June 2010

Home Inspections: Top Ten Problems

One of our fellow Twitter and Blog fanatics, Vancouver Realtor Calin Ambrus, has a lot of experience with homes on the market. Make sure yours will pass the Home Inspection scrutiny before you sell…

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28 May 2010

Canada’s housing market safe from foreclosure wave

An article in today's Financial Post dispels the fears of a "housing bubble" in Canada. Canada won't fall victim to foreclosure wave: Report John Shmuel, Financial Post  Published: Friday, May 28,…

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20 May 2010

Top 10 Things to do on May Long Weekend

The May long weekend is upon us and the promise of spring is all around. The long weekend can be relaxing, productive or both! Just in case you are wondering what to do with your first long weekend,…

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19 May 2010

Water conservation to be built into (Alberta) code

Being from BC, we had always thought of ourselves as being the true stewards of the environment. However, our neighbors due East are giving us a serious run for our money! Alberta has a number of…

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18 May 2010

Canadian Mortgage Trend – Hybrid Mortgages Catching On

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12 May 2010

Construction Practices for Superior Quality

"They don't build them like they used to." "New homes are put together too fast." When it comes to home construction, some people still long for the "good old days". The truth is that new homes…

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7 May 2010

Plan of the Week – “Charming, Flexible & Economical!”

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3 May 2010

Zoning Changes Provide New Space for Carriage and Laneway Houses

With our participation in a number of Home Shows across BC, we have discovered the popularity of the small but mighty Carriage House. Historically, a "Carriage house" (also referred to as Coach…

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30 April 2010

Plan of the Week – “Luxurious Executive Country House”

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27 April 2010

Victoria Homeshow Highlights – Building Buzz!

We just returned from the Victoria Home Show and what a show it was! The show encompassed three arenas with exhibitors showing the latest trends in building, renovating, decorating and gardening. It…

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