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Main Street, Summerland. Photo: Summerland Chamber of Commerce
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A Different Curb Appeal
Some B.C. communities may not seem that worthy of exploring, as you fly by on the highway: gas stations, big-box stores and fast food only hold so much charm. But many smaller centres have great little downtown cores, when you take the time to get off the beaten asphalt path. Great shopping at independent boutiques, locally owned cafés and brew pubs are just some of the charms in Island communities we love, like Langford, Duncan, Ladysmith, Qualicum and Comox. In B.C.’s Interior, we think fondly of stops in downtown Princeton, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke, Invermere, Cranbrook and Summerland.
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2021 assessed value of a single-family home in Langford: $674,000 (+8%).
Off-grid Living is On Trend
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Whether it’s the global pandemic, modern technology or a synergy of factors, off-grid living in relatively remote areas of B.C. (such as the Interior or on private coastal islands) has never been more feasible. With amenities driven by propane or gas generators and solar or wind power, and accoutrements from self-composting toilets to tankless water heaters, you may never have to pay an energy bill again. Bonus: off-grid properties often sell for much-lower prices than serviced properties. Resources like the Facebook group BC Off-Grid Living can provide inspiration and a community.
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2021 assessed value of a singlefamily home in Zeballos, at the mouth of Nootka Sound: $69,000 (+28%).
