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In today’s real estate market, picking the perfect type of home that aligns with your lifestyle and financial plans can be a daunting task, especially when making a decision on a condo vs a townhouse. With a plethora of options available, townhouses and condos have steadily garnered attention for their unique fusion of home-like comfort…

Want to build a house in BC? If you already started your research, you must already know it is no small feat. With rising land prices and ever-ballooning construction costs, increasing preference towards purchasing compared to building a home is a no-brainer. But what if there’s a way to get the best of both worlds?…

When it comes to creating a custom home, there are a lot of design choices to consider. If you’re looking to design or renovate your home in the coming year, you may be wondering what types of styles and decor are trending and what is falling out of style. While it’s important to create a…

When it comes to buying a luxury home, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right floor plan. A floor plan can greatly impact the functionality, livability, and aesthetic of your home.  This makes it essential to choose a plan that meets your needs and preferences.   However, with so many…

If you’ve been debating whether you should build a home in BC, buy an existing home or try to figure out where the best place is to build your dream home in Canada, look no further. Bordering the Pacific Ocean, British Columbia is an exquisite westernmost province of Canada with plenty of employment opportunities and…

New home developments in British Columbia offer buyers the chance to get into some of the most spectacular communities in Canada and are a safe, recession proof investment choice to boot. The list of new communities is vast and the process of buying new can seem daunting to some. We’re here to tell you it…

Tobiano Golf Course, one of the Top 100 Golf Courses in Canada, and its namesake community continue to earn major accolades and gain the attention of golfers from around the world.  It’s no surprise: British Columbia is especially coveted as a golf travel destination.  The province is home to over 300 golf courses. From greens…

If you search ‘Vancouver custom home builders’ on Google, you’ll get back a long list of some of the best home builders in the Greater Vancouver area. Pop quiz:  Aside from where they build homes, what do these Vancouver custom home builders have in common? Answer: They build properties covered by a B.C. new home…

If you’re considering building or buying a new house, it can feel dizzying to try and choose between the various home types of new construction homes. New construction homes: what’s the difference between a custom, spec, and semi-custom home? Let’s find out.   Custom vs. Designed vs. Spec Home—What’s The Difference Between The Different Types…

Our predictions for the year’s 12 biggest interior style crazes Custom home design trends change year after year. If you’re careful though and work with an experienced custom home builder, you can choose ones that will stay current for decades.  If you’re planning on a custom home build this year, we encourage you to embrace…