Located on the southern portion of beautiful Vancouver Island, the vibrant community of Langford continues to draw home buyers attracted to the town’s opportunities, amenities and stunning natural beauty. Situated only 9 km from Victoria, Langford is part of a group of municipalities in the Capital Regional District known locally as the West Shore. In addition to easy access to… Read more →
For a certain category of homebuyer, the purchase of a townhouse represents an attractive compromise in the sometimes-difficult choice between a single-family home and a condominium. Single-family homes offer square footage, acreage and privacy while condominium living enables unit owners to enjoy freedom from direct responsibility for exterior maintenance and repairs. Each has advantages and disadvantages and for buyers who… Read more →
Safety begins at home, they say, and so here are a few simple tips for protective measures that will go a long way toward ensuring you and your loved ones are safe and sound at home. Smoke Detectors – When installed and maintained properly, smoke detectors save lives. Just ask a firefighter! In British Columbia, smoke detectors are required… Read more →
When it comes to rancher homes, it seems that everything old is new again. Spurned by homebuyers for several decades, ranchers are now enjoying a strong resurgence. With style updates that lend these homes a distinctly contemporary feel, today’s rancher homes are luring buyers to the world of one-story living. Everyone from first-time buyers to baby boomers are taking the… Read more →
For food lovers and anyone interested in healthy eating, the dawn of spring means more than just the return of warm weather and spring blooms. Spring heralds the start of farmers’ market season in southern Vancouver Island. Here are a few of the popular markets favoured by the locals. Each is committed to supporting sustainable local agriculture, unprocessed food, artisan… Read more →
