Are Old Homes Really Better Built Than New Homes?
Nobody likes to see character homes being torn down. They may have historical value, but are they all really worth keeping? Everybody knows the saying: “They don’t build them like they used to.” But how [...]
What Will Happen To The Site C Construction Project?
John Hogan is expected to become the Premier of BC later this month when he aligns himself with the Green Party. One of the promises, if the NDP won, was to review the Site C [...]
Construction and Home Prices Still Going Strong in April
Despite the news reports of a housing bubble, demands for houses and condos continue to drive the Vancouver market. With all this activity it won’t be slowing down anytime soon. People, it seems, are willing [...]
What You Need To Know About Home Warranties
The modern home warranty program is a result of the leaky condo crisis that happened in British Columbia from the 80s to around the 2000s. According to the Homeowners Protection Act, new homes built in [...]
Tesla’s New Solar Power Tiles Are Coming
Tesla, the upstart electric car company, will be taking orders for solar roofs soon. Tesla acquired solar installer SolarCity last year, and now the company unveiled solar roof tiles as well as new versions of [...]
How Should We Save Character Homes From Demolition?
The city of Vancouver is reviewing its current character housing zone policy to see how it can save character houses through better incentives. The aim is to retain these homes while accommodating growth in a [...]
