How The BC Government’s New Budget Impacts Real Estate On The Sunshine Coast
This week, the Government of British Columbia announced its 2018 budget, and in conjunction, a 30-point housing strategy to address affordable housing in this province. So, what does this mean to the Sunshine Coast real estate market? To be truthful, it’s too soon to tell, but
Humans Of The Coast | S2 E1 “The Drift Cafe & Bistro”
There’s a new dining hot spot in Gibsons and I just can’t get enough of their new menu and fresh approach. The Drift Cafe & Bistro (formerly The Nova Kitchen) is a tiny locale perched atop a hill on Gibsons Way, with gorgeous views of the
BC Assessments Going Up? How To Prep Your Home For Selling in 2018
BC Assessment has released its annual property values report and it’s good news for Sunshine Coast residents. On The Coast, single-family detached homes increased by 25%, while condo property values saw an increase ranging from 10% to 25%. Some vacant land lots saw an increase
New guidelines for qualifying for a mortgage – what you need to know…
New guidelines for qualifying for a mortgage came into effect this month. How will this impact your buying power and what does it mean to you? What are the changes? Canada’s banking watchdog, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) announced last fall that as
New TV Show Looking For Stories About Moving To The Coast
Calling all dreamers and doers! My friends at film and television production house, Entertainment One , are on the hunt for folks to feature in their brand new TV show, which will document stories about people making the move away from urban centres into rural communities. As
Humans of the Coast | S1 E7 “Kube Studios – An Artist Incubator”
From floor to ceiling and wall to wall, every nook and cranny in The Kube Studios is filled with bright and eclectic artisan pieces. One part art gallery, one part artist incubator, and one part retail store, Kube is
Humans Of The Coast | S1 E6 “Sleep Out Bed + Breakfast”
What happens when you move from the bustling streets of Toronto to the sun-soaked shores of the Sunshine Coast? Just ask Rebecca and Gord, who moved to The Coast 13 years ago and never looked back. While the pair opened up their Roberts Creek Airbnb, The
Making It Work On The Coast | S1 E8 “How Gary and Jen Left the 9-5 Behind”
Location: Tuwanek Outdoor: Porpoise Bay Social Recco: The Lighthouse Pub What happens when you leave the rat race and head for the coast? With a little creativity and some hustle, the options are endless. Having your property featured on the likes
The Backcountry Hut Company: Your New “Surf Shack” Or A Full-Time Home?
With today’s competitive housing market, many people are beginning to look outside the box - or rather, inside the box - for solutions to a sustainable living situation. All you need is a piece of land and a build-it-yourself hut to create the ultimate West
How To Sell Your Home In 10 Easy Steps
Fall is the perfect time to list your home And with BC’s competitive housing market, it’s important to take the necessary steps to set you up for home-selling success. Here are my tried, tested and true steps to making a successful home listing: 1. Disconnect emotionally It’s