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Unlocking the door – exploring novel ways to home ownership

Home ownership is more complicated than it used to be, meaning that people need to get creative when buying their first house.

BY SHANNON MONEO As the median price of a new home in Greater Victoria continues to climb, more wishful homeowners are considering non-traditional methods to get into the market. Mortgaging…

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The Real Deal on Curb Appeal

Investing in outer appearances means more than you’d expect when listing a house. BY SHANNON MONEO Despite what your mother told you, appearances do matter — at least if you’re…

Russell Cass, owner of Home Check - Due Diligence Spruce Summer Issue 2022

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Due Diligence: Why home inspections are the first line of defence in a property purchase

BY SHANNON MONEO Russell Cass and his team used to do between 60 to 100 home inspections per month in Greater Victoria. Cass, a home inspector and owner of Home…

A Lot to Consider: What to expect when buying and building on the perfect lot

BY SHANNON MONEO Buying the perfect lot and building on it is challenging but possible — if you are prepared and know what to expect. Early in the spring, a…

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Creating the ideal digital open house

Experts agree: pandemic-induced technology has transformed the way people interact with buying. It’s no surprise big-city residents have been moving locales since the pandemic took hold, searching for space through…

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The Forecast for 2022: What Will Real Estate Look Like?

After almost two years of disruption, what will the coming year bring to the frenetic business of real estate? Local realtors share their predictions, while acknowledging the crystal ball can…

All About the Views

BY KIM PEMBERTON / PHOTOS BY DASHA ARMSTRONG A YouTuber’s downtown condo features a sleek custom kitchen, an inspiring home office and a stunning panorama of the city — the…

Condo inspections: why you need one

Jan Stuehler of Lighthouse Inspections tells SPRUCE what to be aware of when setting up a proper condo inspection.

Taking the Plunge: Adding a Pool to Your Home

Jim Brown and Dustin Wiffen of Kilo Pools have seen a surge in demand over the past year. The concrete pool specialists share their insights into building a backyard oasis.

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The Market for Green Homes

Whether you’re buying or selling, the increased interest in energy efficiency is something to keep in mind. There’s no black and white slot for green homes. Whether they’re called environmentally…

Unlocking the door – exploring novel ways to home ownership

The Real Deal on Curb Appeal

Due Diligence: Why home inspections are the first line of defence in a property purchase

A Lot to Consider: What to expect when buying and building on the perfect lot

Creating the ideal digital open house

The Forecast for 2022: What Will Real Estate Look Like?

All About the Views

Condo inspections: why you need one

Taking the Plunge: Adding a Pool to Your Home

The Market for Green Homes

Lighting for Every Kitchen Task

Functional Family Beach House

Stylish Planters for Container Gardens

A Passive Home Means Peak Performance

Sara Peddle, Western Interior Design Group