Summer has finally arrived in Vancouver! With the Real Food movement gaining momentum, more and more people are looking to grow at least some of their own food. The good news is you don’t need a yard to grow vegetables. Container gardening has been a popular choice for urban gardeners for some time now, but it’s not just for flowers anymore! A sunny window or balcony will suffice for many summer vegetables. Grow tomatoes in that hanging basket, zucchini on a trellis, or plant an herb garden on a sunny window sill. Don’t have the right exposure? You can still grow a salad garden using certain herbs and lettuce varieties on a balcony that gets limited sun.

We’ve got some great properties right now that are sure to delight the gardener in you! 1108-175 W. 1st St. in North Vancouver not only has spectacular views, but also has a big south west exposed balcony for year round gardening! 2105 W. 19th Ave. in Vancouver has a huge yard with mature fruit trees sure to satisfy your gardening desires. Check out our listings page or contact Matt or Darlyne to help you find the perfect gardener’s paradise, whether you’re looking a house with a sunny yard, or an urban oasis with a rooftop deck.

Enjoy the summer!

The upcoming 2010 Olympics in Vancouver are creating quite a buzz with regard to real estate in the region. The games will expose British Columbia to an international audience similar to the way Expo 86 did. According to the Trilogy Group, the economic impacts of 2010 Olympics on the region include $600 million direct spending in projected infrastructure projects, 67,000 direct and indirect jobs across BC, and in tandem with the new Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Center Expansion project, is expected to drive demand for Vancouver real estate and Whistler real estate to 2010 and beyond.

While housing in Vancouver is moving towards a more balanced market, Vancouver still has strong drivers of housing demand including: Low Mortgage Rates, A Strong Economy, Good Job Creation & Low Unemployment, and Strong Migration – making now a great time to buy or sell your house or condo.

Check out our current listings or contact us today for a free, no obligation market evaluation of your real estate property.