October 27, 2011
Homes of The Future - What Will They Look Like
Some of you may be too young to remember, but if i were to ask those that were growing up in the 1960's and 1970's to project into the future what a house would look like. Most people would have images of the Jetsons with all their space age equipment and robots.
Well those are all intriguing idea's and thoughts. But not reality. The biggest change will be seen in the single family home. Mostly regarding it's size. Since 2007 homes have been getting smaller. In 2007 a home measured on average over 2500sqft(National Associate of Builders) It is now at about 2400 sqft and by 2020 or sooner it will be about 2150.
Why you say. Well it has all to do with the Baby Boomers.
Expect to see: 1) Stand alone Living room will be designed to encompass the kitchen and dining room. We are already seeing this, and it is called the Great Room.
2) Eat in Kitchens.
3) Larger walk in laundry rooms.
4) Walk-in showers.
5) Extension of a Great Room outside.
Expect to see less of:1) Formal dining rooms.
2) 4 bedroom + homes - Empty nesters and new families are smaller.
3) Mudrooms will disappear.
Posted on October 27, 2011 at 02:45 PM in Buying a Home, Canada, Canadian Real Estate market, Intriguing/Interesting Real Estate Stories | Permalink | Comments (0)
April 27, 2011
Re/Max Western Canada sales Volume Year to Date $4.58 Billion
Re/Max Western Canada with it's 5,915 sales associates and 246 offices has had 11,678 transactions year to date with over $4.58 billion in sales year to date.
Posted on April 27, 2011 at 03:21 PM in British Columbia Real Estate News, Intriguing/Interesting Real Estate Stories, RE/MAX, Western Canada | Permalink | Comments (0)
March 22, 2011
Wayne Gretzky Home Just Sold In January 2011
The Vancouver Sun printed an article of homes that are foreclosed or who are being foreclosed on. Wayne Gretzky old home which he sold for 18.5 million to Lenny Kykstra a former MLB player recently auctioned in November 2010 sold in January for 10.5 million.
To read more about famous people whose homes have been foreclosed or in the process, please follow the link below.
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/business/4443166/story.html?tab=PHOT
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 08:49 PM in Intriguing/Interesting Real Estate Stories | Permalink | Comments (0)
