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Want to live in Vancouver? Here’s how
December 8, 2010 – 8:55 pm | 2 Comments
Want to live in Vancouver? Here’s how

We recently posted about Vancouver’s escalating housing prices and the number of people moving to Vancouver for the “lifestyle” rather than for work.

But if it’s a job — rather than a search for investment …

Vancouver real estate: Bubble or not?
December 6, 2010 – 1:58 pm | 2 Comments
Vancouver real estate: Bubble or not?

Anyone who’s been thinking about relocating to Vancouver — or anyone trying to find a place to live in B.C.’s largest city — can’t help but wonder about local real estate prices.

The current average

Living in Quebec City: More resources
November 17, 2010 – 11:02 am | Comments Off on Living in Quebec City: More resources
Living in Quebec City: More resources

Are you thinking about relocating to Quebec City? Have you recently moved there?

Then check out our Living Abroad in Canada: Quebec City page.

It includes a long list of resources about jobs,

Canadian real estate: The cost of buying a home now
November 5, 2010 – 7:04 am | 4 Comments
Canadian real estate: The cost of buying a home now

How much does it cost to buy a home in Canada?

It depends on where you want to live.

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) regularly publishes statistics about real estate prices in major …

What’s so special about a “Vancouver Special?”
September 19, 2010 – 10:10 am | Comments Off on What’s so special about a “Vancouver Special?”
What’s so special about a “Vancouver Special?”

If you’re house-hunting in Vancouver, you’ll likely see some houses that are marketed as “Vancouver Specials.”

Built in the 1960s and ’70s, these flat-fronted two-story homes were constructed quickly, when baby boomers and …