Zero in on the structure of a new build
There are many considerations when shopping for a new home. HAVAN member Alabaster Homes suggest zeroing in on the structure of the building, before getting carried away with the appliance…
Housing Outlook for 2020: Stable and Balanced
After a year that has seen prices fall by over 10%, a 30% reduction in new home sales, and a surplus of resale listings and new home inventory through the…
Townhomes becoming ‘forever’ homes
Builders are responding to market demand with a variety of housing choices. With affordability an issue, townhomes are no longer viewed as a step to a forever home, but as…
There’s value in buying into inclusive communities
Vibrant, inclusive communities are built to support families through various stages of life. Different sizes and floorplans will cater to different needs as a family grows through the natural cycles…
Townhouses: A viable option for everyone
Townhouse living today far surpasses the starter homes of generations gone by. The ‘Shaughnessy Residences’ by Alabaster Homes, nominated as a finalist for five Ovation Awards including – Best New Kitchen:…
Choose a floorplan wisely
Townhomes come in different shapes and sizes. Visualize life in your new home and choose the floorplan that’s right for you. Greatrooms on the main are the norm, however the…
25th Annual Homebuyer Forum
It’s a great time to buy in the Lower Mainland. For the first time since 2012, Vancouver has become a buyers’ market. Gain expert advice at the upcoming 25th annual…
Buying a New Home: Community Included.
Read Bob’s latest article in Next Home magazine talking about community considerations, when buying into a strata complex. Featruing Tien Sher Home’s project ‘Venue’ there are five key tips to…
Homebuyer Forum 2019
Are you wondering how you can afford a home in Metro Vancouver? The 2019 Homebuyer Forum will provide you with strategic tips on how to enter the Metro Vancouver market.…
How to Make Your Home Look Stunning All The Time
Want your home to look pleasing to the eye, especially when you’re having guests over? We have the simple yet powerful trick. The Pillow Fluff. This trick gets missed all…
REW Home Buyer’s Resource Guide in Partnership with HAVAN
Let Us Help You With Your Home. The purchase of a home will be one of the largest investments in your lifetime, getting it right, and buying with confidence is…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR HOME WARRANTY
By Bob de Wit Buying a home is one of the most significant investments people will make in their lives! That is why home warranty insurance is an integral…
High-Rises: Experience the Urban Lifestyle
Vertical living is one of the solutions to the challenges of an ever-growing urban population. No longer just your entry-level home type, condos appeal to a variety of generations, from…
Maintaining Your Home After Moving In
Congratulations! You’ve purchased a new home. As a new homeowner, what should you expect from your builder, and what are your responsibilities to maintain the value of your home? To…
Symphony Homes
Searching for a new high performance home? Look to Symphony Homes for innovation, quality and piece of mind.
Hayer Builders Group
Searching for your new townhome? Look to award-winning builder Hayer Builders Group for innovation, quality and new communities.
Adera Developments
Searching for a sustainable home in Vancouver? Look to award-winning builder Adera Developments for innovation in green building and high performance homes.
Portrait Homes
Searching for a new family home? Look to award-winning builder Portrait Homes for quality and new communities.
Tien Sher
Searching for an affordable home in Vancouver? Look to award-winning builder Tien Sher for innovation and quality when buying an entry level condo.
CHOOSING THE LOCATION OF YOUR NEW HOME
Your new home will provide you with your own personal space and refuge from the outside world. The area in which the house is located will also be an important…
MORTGAGE FINANCING
Getting ready to buy a new home? Whether you are a first-time home buyer or planning for your next home, you will want to consider the financial aspects of your…
Gather market intelligence at the HAVAN Homebuyer Forum
Whether you are planning on buying your first home, thinking of helping a millennial get a foot in the door, or a new-comer to Vancouver, there is one golden rule to follow: prepare before you purchase. Read Bob’s article in the February 17 issue of New Home and Condo Guide.
Bob de Wit’s Province Guest Column
Bob’s monthly guest column in the Vancouver Province features topics relating to the residential construction industry and related issues, relevant to the association, and the readers of the paper.
Kids in Condos: Expanding families in smaller spaces
Condominium living used to be the quintessential definition of being in your 20s and early 30s, living on your own or with your partner in the heart of the city, and enjoying the trendy life of name-brand coffees and late-night dinners. But in the past decade, there has been a dramatic shift in the demographics of condo dwellers in Vancouver, who now are just as likely to be walking around town with designer strollers as with frou-frou dogs.
Out of the Box Condo Culture
Condo life is like living in a micro community and developers have picked up on this trend by including amenities to reflect the lifestyles of the buyers.
Looking to sell? How staging helps
Whether you have lived in your condo for a couple of years, or a house for thirty, preparing to sell your home can be an overwhelming experience. All those little annoying things you have put off fixing; the loose hinged drawer, a dripping faucet, a finicky light switch, a worn carpet, are they really so important to making the sale?
A Home to Call My Own
I remember when my husband and I took the plunge to buy our first home back in 2006.
We were renting downtown, as so many 20-somethings do, enjoying the urbanite lifestyle but also dreaming of a time when I could sleep undisturbed — no 3 a.m. wake-up calls from my neighbours’ sound system and the early-morning deliveries taking place in the alleys.
PRE-POSSESSION WALK-THROUGH
When you buy a brand new home, it’s easy to make sure you are completely satisfied with your purchase before you take possession of it. As your home gets close…
IT’S ALL IN A BRAND
Today, the experience of buying a new home is very different than in the past. This is the era of customization. Whether you are buying your first home or finally…
