With my love of all things tech, my home is a mess of wires crisscrossing behind and underneath furniture.  It drives my wife crazy as she claims that it all makes for a giant dust collector.  I recently came across these mouldings that hide it all and think I just may have to consider them for my own place and recommend them to clients that are looking for ways to clean up and spruce up their home for selling.   These ones easily clip on and off even after installation.  Perfect for an office and media center.  (Image Credit 1)   Image Credit 2...

Murphy beds always seemed a bit excessive to me; just too permanent and too large.  But since seeing one at one of my recent sold properties, I’ve had a change of mind.  It worked perfectly for this 850 square feet, 2 bedroom condo, by providing a queen size bed and generous wall to wall storage around it.  With the bed being so easily stored when not in use, it kept the guest room looking tidy and free for other uses.  More so, it was a great selling feature that helped distinguish the condo from other competitors around the area.  While initial costs for a Murphy bed may seem daunting compared to that of a sofa bed, it’s worth the investment for living a clutter-free condo lifestyle.  And when it’s time to list and sell the place, it just may be one of the features that help you catch that buyer with the right price and minimal time on the market (This condo was sold in 19...

Sprawling living rooms and grand kitchens used to catch my eye in lifestyle magazines and real estate listings, but since the last blog post, small spaces have been on my mind. No one does thoughtful small spaces and places like the Scandinavians do.  They are able to effectively combine form and function, and fuse simplicity and character using very limited square footage.  It’s a lesson on city living without ever compromising comfort and style.  Here are some inspirations that we have been admiring here at Can Sell My Home for this week.  We love the theme of keeping walls white in order to maximize light, while using unique accessories to add contrast and personality.   (Image 1)   Nook (Image 2)   The right furnishings make even a tiny balcony a retreat (Image Credit 3)   All the essentials in a single, bright and functional room. (Image Credit 4 & 5)   Great room divider doubling as a shelf in a studio apartment (Image Credit...

With the Greater Vancouver real estate market being what it is, many families, my own included, has had to make the tough choice between urban living in smaller quarters, versus moving further out to get a better bang for the buck.  While my wife grew up in a house and with where we currently live, often bemoans the loss of that lifestyle (Gone are long driveways for easy parking, plenty of storage space and stretches of lawn), we have found that having a family in tighter quarters can still be both functional and beautiful by following a few simple guidelines: 1)    Keep only what you use:  With less space to stash things, a small place will keep you honest about what you need and what you don’t.  If you haven’t used an item in the past year (all four seasons) and it isn’t some irreplaceable, highly valued piece or family heirloom, then you probably do not need it.  Do yourself and someone else a favour by passing the item(s) on.  You really do not need to continue saving all those books that you will never re-read or clothes that no longer fit “just in case”. Not convinced that you can let that collection of shopping bags or the college textbooks go?  Take a look at what the Queen of Home Organization, Martha Stewart, has to say about this here.   2)    Purchase only what is beautiful:  If the item is on sale but you wouldn’t consider it otherwise, walk away.  Your life shouldn’t be cluttered with things that don’t make you actually want to have or need to use it.  Period. We recently came across a great example on Design Sponge of a family of four effectively making use of their small place in Seattle here.                               (Image Credit 1)   3)    Get organized: This is probably the hardest one to follow for all of us out there who juggle the chaos of a busy life, but with a few good organizers and investing in effective storage space, you would be surprised at how much you can actually hide away in a small space.  More importantly, you will be able to easily find items again.                     Great DIY for making use of that space around a couch (Image Credit 2) Using corners wisely (Image Credit 3)                         Custom wall to wall, floor to ceiling shelving- and even hidden desk- for maximum storage (Image Credit 4)    On a budget?  Above is a great Ikea hack...

Address: 5028, 5038, 5058 Clarendon St. Vancouver, BC Price: $2,779,000 Bedroom: 6 Bathroom: 3 Lot are: 10638sqft FSR: 1.2 Building area: 12765sqft Lot size: 102 x 104 Zoning: RM7 Area: Vancouver East – Norquay Village Description: Development potential on this three lot assembly together with 5058 & 5028 Clarendon St with laneway access. RM7 zoning allows for townhouse development. Prime Norquay Village area approved zoning changes. Together both lots make 102′ frontage with a 104′ back for a total of 10638sqft lot. All information should be checked with the City of Vancouver. House is in great shape and can be used to rent out. All the current houses on the property are in good condition so you can easily rent them out for extra income. Each lot has a livable house.      Other useful information on the Norquay Village development 5028 and 5038 and 5058 clarendon st detailed MLS listing Norquay Village Development Map Norquay-village-plan-stacked-rowhouse-townhouse-zone RM-7&RM-7N Disctrict Schedule RM7 townhouse zoning guildelines   UntitledYES! I would like to get a FREE report on Norquay Village real estate!NameFirstLastAddressCityPostal CodeEmailPhone  ...