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THREE GREEN UPGRADES THAT ADD VALUE TO YOUR HOME By Bryn Huntpalmer, Modernize.com
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n case you haven’t yet heard the news: going green isn’t just cool, it’s cost effective, too. There are plenty of home upgrades that can transform your home into a lean, energy-efficient, money-saving (and money-making) green machine. What’s even better is that they won’t cost you all that much to implement. So when it comes time to put your home on the market, even you’ll be impressed.
Harness Solar Power All right, home owners. Are you ready for some science? Almost all the energy needed to power our planet comes directly from the sun. Which means that, when harnessed, the heat from the sun’s rays is powerful enough to generate electricity in your home without emitting harmful carbon dioxide into the atmosphere (greenhouse gases), which is what happens when oil and coal (fossil fuels) are burned for energy. So the process of creating solar energy, or more appropriately, solar thermal energy by way of solar panels, is a clean and
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If your New Year’s resolution is to go greener at home, here are some great tips from energy-efficient home website Modernize renewable one that produces just as much electricity simply by concentrating the sun’s light into a specific area. The best part? After the panels are paid for and installed, electricity is completely free. As the earth’s population grows and the health of our planet becomes more and more delicate, the need to choose alternative energies grows stronger and more urgent. The great news is that these green home improvements are becoming easier to incorporate into our lives and designs. In recent years the cost of solar power has dropped, and many states offer incentives like tax credits to purchase solar power. Some utility companies will also offer financial incentives to buy, making solar panels one of the most
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pigments to reduce heat absorption. These are available for most rooftops and are the easiest to add on. If you are in need of a new roof and want to convert it to a more energy-efficient version, it’s also helpful to consider the fact that replacing and installing a green roof is no more expensive than a standard rooftop, so weigh your options and choose your rooftop materials accordingly.
Landscape for Curb Appeal Green Your Roof According to the US Department of Energy, normal or dark-coloured rooftops can reach temperatures of up to 66 degrees C, which means your cooling system is working hard to regulate the temperature. In order to counteract these effects there are a few different methods for converting your roof into a cool roof – all of which depend on your preferences and budget. If you are considering a simpler and less costly adjustment, you can use a cool roof coating that allows you to coat the surface of your roof in a thick, paintlike material that has special reflective
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It might sound unlikely, but a little shrub can make a big difference when it comes to increasing the value of your home. Nice landscaping can immediately make your home seem more attractive at first glance, which is helpful when it’s on the market. So plant and grow a garden, add some shrubbery to give it a full and abundant look and, above all, plant trees! Trees not only look great, they also release more oxygen into the atmosphere, which is good for everyone. What’s more, planting larger trees for shade can help decrease your home’s cooling costs, and make your house more energy-efficient.
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BEST HIDDEN GEM IN MOUNT PLEASANT – 2 BDRM, 1.5 BATH, 2 BALCONIES & 2 PARKING! Best hidden gem in the heart of SOMA! Positioned on the North East & West corner with city & mountain views, this 2 bedroom unit is filled with natural light coming through windows on all 3 sides! An entertainer’s delight with its well-appointed modern kitchen opening onto a large dining area & a very roomy living room with gas fireplace & balcony perfect for BBQing (bring your housesized furniture). Spacious master bedroom with its own 2 piece en-suite, and a 2nd guest bedroom with access to a large balcony. Both bedrooms are set away for utmost privacy. Bonus: 2 parking! Insuite laundry, lots of in-suite storage, separate storage locker and pet-friendly, all in a very well-cared for building with depreciation report, roof (2010) & exterior paint (2012). 206-2621 QUEBEC ST.
HASTINGS SUNRISE$1,389,900 – UNIQUE CHARACTER HOME WITH NORTH SHORE VIEWS 2520 TRIUMPH ST.
$1,389,900 A very special and unique 1910 character home in the heart of Hastings
Sunrise with superb panoramic views of the North Shore Mountains. Offering over 3,200 sq.ft., this 4 level, 7 bedroom and bathroom home is divided into two suites: basement and main floor (4 bedrooms) with large bay windows, fir floors, detailed trim, mouldings and high ceilings – currently rented at $2,200. The 3rd & 4th floors are owner occupied with 2 bedrooms on the 3rd floor together with a distinctive and large spiral staircase leading to its one-of-a-kind Master Bedroom. This is where you’ll take in the amazing view of the North Shore mountains while sipping your coffee in the generous sitting area of your bedroom. This home could easily be converted into a grand 3 level home, with a basement suite. South facing backyard with gardening beds await your crops and there’s a new deck on the main floor. Walking distance to the numerous cafes, restaurants, grocery stores, library, community centre and Hastings Elementary w/ French immersion. A unique character home in a fantastic neighbourhood.
1914 HASTINGS SUNRISE FAMILY HOME $1,198,800
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$874,900
Ocean, mountains & city views from this 2 bed, 2.5 bath NE corner townhouse on two levels located a block away from Kits beach (North of 4th). Sweeping views from every angle of the open concept top floor with its well-appointed kitchen and adjacent spacious dining room, comfortable living room with cathedral ceiling & skylight. Cozy up in from of your wood-burning fireplace while enjoying your views through large windows & French doors opening onto one of your two large covered balconies. Downstairs offers the master bedroom w/ ensuite & views, a guest bedroom w/ custom built Murphy bed & desk. Both bedrooms access your 2nd covered balcony. 1 pkg & 1 big storage, minutes away from all that Kitsilano has to offer! This is comfort living at its best. 13-1620 BALSAM ST.
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Beautifully renovated 1914 character home with fantastic VIEWS towards the Mountains. Entertainerʼs kitchen with granite countertops, S/S appliances with gas stove. Lots of original character including w/b fireplace, Fir mouldings, coved ceilings & 2 claw foot tubs. 3 bdrms on main & 2 bdrms & den down for the garden level suite. Fenced backyard w/ full veggie garden. Fantastic Hastings Sunrise location, 1 blk from restaurants & shopping. Laneway house potential. 2727 FRANKLIN ST.
$1,198,000
Charming character home in the heart of Hastings Sunrise. Perfect family home w/ 5 bdrms, huge master bdrm & a very bright 2 bdrm suite Original fir floors, wood burning f/p & tons of windows, offering a lovely country cottage feel. The master bdrm is truly a retreat with 10 ft. vaulted ceilings, 4 pce en-suite & a stunning VIEW to the Mountains. Detached Artistʼs studio in the back yard. currently used as a workshop & rented for $700/month. Steps to shopping & schools. 2559 WILLIAM ST.
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Location, location, location! Wake up to fabulous North Shore mountain views in this newly renovated 2 bed/2 bath condo just minutes away from downtown. DONʼT MISS THIS GEM OF A HOME! 309-868 KINGSWAY. LISA FINDLAY 778-378-8090
66ʼ X 132ʼ CORNER LOT (HASTINGS SUNRISE) RSI prime corner level unit in Hastings Sunrise. Need I say more? Excellent location, close to schools, transit, shopping. 3 bdrm home in good condition with new roof & furnace. Please call for details. MARILOU APPLEBY 604-318-9566
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Commercial Dr 8 Unit Building! • Legal 6613 SF Apartment Building • Built 1908 by Architect A. J. Wilkinson • 8 Suites, 4 Levels, Original Character • Bannisters, High Ceilings, Bay Windows • Income $147,768/yr, Cap Rat 4.1% • 1 X 3 Bdrm, 3 X 2 Bdrm, 4 X 1 Bdrm Units • Larger 45’ X 110’ RT-5 Lot, fenced yard • 9 Electric Meters and 9 Gas Meters • Near Commercial Drive Shops, Transit • Signature Property with Cash Flow • Investors, Owner-Occupiers • Asking $2,980,000
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477 EAST 10TH AVENUE
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• Big 3452 SF Income Property • 5 Suites, Character, 3 Levels • Income $71,580/yr, Coin Laundry • 1 X 3 Bdrm, 2 X 1 Bdrm, 2 Bachelor • Larger 47’ X 124’ RT-5 Lot • Extensively Renovated in 2000 • Fully Sprinklered, 5 Electrical Meters • New Furnace, H/W Tanks, Windows • Close to Shops, Transit, Skytrain • 1 Open Parking & 3 Single Garages • Investors, Owner-Occupiers • Asking $1,878,000
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CHARACTER HOUSE ON TROUT LAKE Amazing character house directly on Trout Lake with a full view of the park and water. Extremely rare opportunity, not even listed on MLS - avoid the bidding wars by acting fast! 3030 VICTORIA DR. COURTNEY OTTO 604-351-0278 TYRONE ROBINSON 778-863-7973
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-3 PM 3410 West 8th Ave., Vancouver This craftsman home has just been remodelled to uncompromising standards, meticulously crafted by a master builder. Luxurious and outstanding quality, elegant high end materials & finishing, over 2250 square feet on three levels. Gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite countertops and Wolf stainless steel commercial gas range. Great investment opportunity or live in one unit and collect the rents from the two-bedroom legal suite. South facing back yard with a new double car garage. Quick access to shopping, restaurants, schools, transit, Kits Beach, UBC and minutes to Downtown. Open house Sunday 1-3pm. $2,680,000
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Vancouver East, Collingwood Brand new house under construction 5498 Dundee St.
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$788,000
$1,550,000 - An ideal lot size 40x124
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ft with gorgeous 180 degree view in Renfrew area. - Floor plan for 4050 sf house in 3 storeys plus LWH is processing in City of Vancouver.
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- Price to sell. Vancouver East, Collingwood SxS Duplex, 2-storey with bsmt under constr.5508 Dundee St.-5502 Dundee St. $1,275,000
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$1,225,000
- A quality built 1745 sf duplex under construction - 3 bedrooms at above, living room, dinning room, kitchen, 2 bedroom suite at basement - 3.5 bathrooms,granite counter top, maple wood cabinets, hardwood floor, HRV system, inter-telecom - Single garage.
Burnaby South Concrete high rise apartment 602-4657 Hazel Street, Burnaby
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A fabulous custom 2 storey with basement Total area 3300 sf house with LWH Total 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms Granite countertop, maple wood cabinets Radiant floor heating, HRV and security system Single garage Buyer to provide own plan & colour choice are welcome Vancouver East, Renfrew Heights Presale, build to suit, 3 storeys plus LWH 3247 East 3 Ave., Vancouver
$353,000
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- Concrete high rise apartment - Great location - Minutes walk to Metrotown & all amenities - This beautiful, well maintained one bdrm suite, 705 sf, to enjoy a gorgeous view - Don't miss!
$2,350,000
- An ideal lot size 40x124.04 - 2 storeys with bsmt, 3480 sf main house plus 750 sf Lane Way House & garage - Finest in workmanship, top quality material - Buyer to provide own floor plan and colour choice are welcome
- A fabulous Southern view on high side of Renfrew area - A corner lot on a quiet street, 2 blocks - A brand new single house under construction from Joyce skytrain station - Total area 3350 sf on lot size 33 ftx122 ft, 2 storey - 1150 sf hse in 2 storeys house features with - 3 storeys above ground 2060 sf house 3 bedrms up, kitchen, 3 bathrms, H/W floor, with basement plus LWH plus lane way house - 8 bdrms, 6 baths, kitchen, living rm, din rm open parking - Granite countertop, maple wood cabinets - 5 bedrooms included 2 suites at - On a quiet street between Kingsway & 41st, mins - Radiant heat, HRV and security system basement, radiant heat, HRV, alarm walk to public transit, park, shopping & school - Buyer to provide own plan & colour choice are welcome system and more Vancouver East, Collingwood
Vancouver East, Collingwood Front Duplex, Under Construction 5490 Dundee St.
NEW LISTING
5492 Dundee Street
NEW LISTING
$1,225,000
- 1878 sf, 2 storeys with basement duplex - 3 bedrooms up, kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, hardwood floor, open parking - On a quiet street between Kingsway and 41st street - Close to park, school, shopping and public transit
2359 E. 41 Ave., Vancouver
$1,255,000
$1,115,000
- Spacious 2-storey, 2180 sf, back duplex - The unit features 5 bdrms & 3.5 baths - Kitchens, living room, family room - Granite counter tops, hardwood floor, HRV system, radiant heat
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1/2 Back Duplex - 2 Storeys w/bsmt, under construction Side by Side Duplex, 2 storey w/bsmt under construction
- A south facing S x S 1/2 duplex, 3-storey, spacious 1975 sf with finest build - 5 bdrms, living room, famroom & kitchens - Granite countertop, hardwood floor, maple wood kitchen cabinets - Radiant heat & HRV system, high efficiency heating system, garage
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Heritage Style Home Mount Pleasant is not only one of Vancouver’s most historic neighbourhoods, it is also one of the hottest. Vantage Cityhomes is a heritage style collection of private row-homes close to all that SOMA has to offer - shops, cafes, restaurants, etc. From patio, you can see the city lights, the North Shore mountains, & far beyond. This stunning 2 level, 2 bed, 2 bath townhome offers an open concept kitchen w/ granite countertops, s/s appliances, ample cupboard space & breakfast bar. Clean lines, vaulted ceilings, & beautiful flooring add to the sense of space & light in this 1,054 sqft quality built home. W/ secured parking & storage, this well managed boutique complex offers so very much. Open house Thu Jan 28, 7-9pm - food and drinks will be served.
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$1,399,000
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• Built 2015, 2 Storeys, 1,164 s.f each • Open concept layout, 2, 5, 10 year warranty • Top quality built front and back duplexes. • Each has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1 car garage • Central location, minutes to downtown • Granite counters, crown mouldings
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LOT 4,819 S.F.
1468 EAST 21th AVE & 3807 LANARK ST. • 2 levels with 3 bedroom & 2 1/2 bathrooms • Central Cedar Cottage neighbourhood • Charles Dickens Elem. & Charles Tupper Sec. catchment • Stainless steel appliances, granite countertops • Views of the North Shore mountains
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$1,998,000
5882 BERKELEY ST. • 2 level fully renovated home • 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom • New hot water tank & furnace • Potential secondary suite • Walking to transit, school & park
$1,349,000
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1626 E. 51st AVE.
Quality built 3 level S x S duplex 1 bdrm suite in basement with separate entrance Open concept kitchen and iving room 3rd level: 2 bdrms & 1 bath Huge wrap around sundeck air cond. & radiant heat 2-5-10 warranty
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• Best location! 26 years old • Solid 5 bdrm, 4 bath 1850 sf house • 2 levels with 2 suites down • Laneway home potential • Complete renovation. Must SEE!
$1,998,000
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$838,000 each
SOLD 2 LOTS - 33.5 X115 each
LOT 27.5X122
679 & 677 EAST 59th AVE.
NEW LISTING
$838,000 each
1178 / 1180 EAST 12th AVE. • Built 2015, 2 Storeys, 1,164 s.f each • Open concept layout, 2, 5, 10 year warranty • Top quality built front and back duplexes. • Each has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1 car garage • Central location, minutes to downtown • Granite counters, crown mouldings
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$2,248,000
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LOT 4,026 S.F. 1160 /1170 / 1188 EAST 12th AVE.
$1,088,000 EACH
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1325 EAST 41st AVE. • Double lot with 2 PIDs • Plans for 2 homes submitted to city • Close to park, shopping & transit • No sign, please drive by • House is rented right now
LOT 33X117.5
6195 BEATRICE ST. • Prime location. Level corner lot • 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • Custom built 2,800 sqft house • 3 level home • Laneway house
LOT 33X115
2016 EAST 12th AVE. • Top quality built, 2015, 1/2 duplexes • 2 storeys, 1150 sf each, 3 bdrms • 2, 5, 10 year warranty, 2 1/2 baths • Lots of granite & crown mouldings
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LOT 66X101
4937 BELLEVILLE AVE. • A very well built house • Top of line appliances • 2 master bdrms, jacuzzi & steam tub • 2 car garage & electric gate in back • Too much to tell
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more than double in Vancouver: StatCan BC leads country in growth in building permit values in November, as Vancouver’s total $544 million
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ancouver home building permits issued in November 2015 were valued at a total of $543.9million, a rise of 59.7 per cent compared with the previous November, according to Statistics Canada data released January 8. This rise was led by a surge in condo-apartment building permits, which rose 105.3 per cent year over year to $356.6 million. Vancouver’s total dollar value in November was also a 7.7 per cent increase compared with October 2015’s figure of $505 million, although does not compare to July’s peak of $775.2 million. Single-family homes accounted for nearly $131 million of November’s permit value in Vancouver, and $51.6 million was invested in townhomes. Residential permits across BC were up 41.9 per cent year over year to total $717.2 million in value, which was a decline of 3.1 per cent compared with October. However, BC was the only province to see a month-over-month increase in condo-apartment building permit values in November, rising 13.6 per cent. In other provincial centres surveyed, AbbotsfordMission’s construction growth remained extremely strong, rising 107.1 per cent over last November to $13.4 million. This was 23.2 per cent drop compared with October’s even stronger figures.
The value of November’s building permits in Kelowna fell to total $23.4 million, a drop of 27.6 per cent year over year and a decline of 47.5 per cent compared with October 2015. Victoria saw November building permit values recover somewhat, rising 17.7 per cent year over year to $30.7 million, which was also a very slight rise of 0.1 per cent compared with October’s figures. Across Canada, the total value of residential permits was $3.27 billion, a 32 per cent decline over the month before and a drop of 10.9 per cent year over year, undoing the recovery seen in October. The decrease was led by significant drops in the resource-based provinces of Manitoba, Alberta and Saskatchewan.
BC was the only province to see a month-over-month increase in condoapartment building permit values in November, rising 13.6 per cent
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