In Japan the concept of a micro house, a diminutive but fully functional family home is something that has been part of the culture for centuries. But with skyrocketing real estate costs and a shortage
No matter how we may wish it, the inescapable fact is September is here and summer is winding down to a close. For the avid green thumb, the cooling of the air isn’t a sign
Not everyone wants or can afford to purchase a free standing single family residence. For many, even if financial concerns are not the issue the responsibilities of home ownership such as property maintenance, yard work
No matter how it’s handled moving a household is a grueling experience. While it is certainly possible to rent a van and to carry out a move on your own (especially when it’s to a
The City of Nanaimo has origins going back to the mid 19th Century and is home to many classic homes dating back a century or more. But unlike with wine, a home doesn’t necessarily improve
Have you ever thought about owning a rental property? For many having one (or several) apartments or homes for rent has proven to be an excellent source of ongoing income. Being the owner of a
Maybe in the back of your mind you’ve started to think about selling your home. It’s not that there’s anything wrong with it, but maybe it’s now too big (or too small), perhaps you’re thinking
When you hear the term Dream Home, what do you think of? Is it a waterfront mansion or is your vision that of a rustic mountain cabin? How about a futuristic cube that wouldn’t look
With a history going back to the mid 19th Century the City of Nanaimo is blessed with a rich and colorful past. The city is equally lucky in that many of the fine original structures
It’s a hard reality of the current difficult economic times that sometimes a mortgage owner no longer has the means to continue to make their regular payments to the institution that granted the loan. The