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The housing construction boom in Canada over the last few years is buoyed by new condo construction. Yes, more and more Canadians are buying ‘homes in the sky’ in the pre-construction phase, paying tidy sums as down-payments before there’s even a shovel in the ground. It can be very exciting to think about getting into […]

New construction, transfer of control from developer to strata council, drafting new bylaws for the complex, and dealing with property management turnover in a brand new 6-tower, 450-suite complex in Richmond, B.C. That’s just a snapshot of what Dick Wagner has had to deal with, manage, and take a leadership role on as the inaugural […]

When the weather starts to warm up, or you return from an extended vacation, you will want to “prep the patio”, “dust off the deck”, or “beautify the balcony”. Whether you’re in Oakville or Oklahoma, Mississauga or Manhattan, Burlington or Burnaby, Toronto or Tsawwassen, San Francisco or Savannah, the process and approach is the same. […]

You may or may not be aware that how you feel about something is more powerful than what you think about it.  Of course they are connected, but in a simple, basic sense what you feel is the physical and emotional manifestation of your body’s stress response. Creating ways to feel better about where we […]

The urbanization trend that is spurring Canada’s condo boom may also be redefining what it means to be a good neighbour. Here’s why. Millenials (the children of boomers, born 1980 – 2000) are leaving their parents’ basements and buying condos, their first affordable piece of real estate. Boomers are downsizing, leaving the suburbs for smaller […]

Owning a condo means getting to know your property manager (PM). The list of reasons you’ll need to contact your PM is long.Buying a new sofa? Book the party room? Inquire about guest suites? Complain about a noisy neighbour? Ask about the next board meeting? Your first stop is your property manager. We’ve heard from […]

Surprise! It’s one of the things that surprises many first-time condo owners. That balcony that you can access only through your suite, through sliding glass doors from your own unit… the one that only you or someone from your condo can get to (without dangerously crawling over the railing from the neighbouring unit) - - […]

Housing prices in both Toronto and Vancouver may have driven you to purchase a condo. Maybe you’re just thinking about it, or maybe it’s the lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of. No question that condo living = convenient. But how can you make that tiny little concrete slab outside your living room window look and feel […]

It all started with a feeling that her home, even though it is right in the heart of downtown Toronto, should give her a little respite from the city. And because Cheryl Torrenueva spends her waking hours immersed in interior design for other people, she couldn’t help but visualize ideas for her own balcony “The […]

Sometimes the stars just align.  Our meeting with Vancouver blogger Marc Smith is but one example!  Marc's 30-patios-in-30-days series was one that we thought was calling our name! We didn't think his series would be complete without  KANDY Outdoor Flooring, so helping to transform Marc's own condo balcony was a no-brainer. Enjoy Marc's blog! FROM DRAB […]