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Things you should know about wood-burning fireplaces If you’re considering purchasing a home with a wood-burning fireplace, there are some things you should know.  While wood-burning fireplaces bring character and charm to a home, they are far from environmentally friendly. Wood-burning fireplaces are also a significant source of fine particulate matter, which poses risks to […]

1955 Templeton Drive Asking $1,989,000 5 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2421 Sq Ft New listing and a rare offering! Around the corner from Garden Park, standing proud on the street with plenty of curb appeal is a lovely three-level Commercial Drive character home for sale, located at 1955 Templeton Drive. The coveted floor plan features four bedrooms […]

1331 Salsbury Drive: Commercial Drive home with a two-bedroom suite Asking $1,699,000 4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2291 Sq Ft Listing Details Step into a dreamy Commercial Drive character home a two-bedroom suite for sale, complete with a 360 sqft sundeck, two bedroom mortgage helper, and the beloved neighborhood Catalpa tree. With the perfect balance of […]

Is it a character home or heritage home? In East Vancouver, there are still an abundance of character homes. But what makes a home a ‘character’ home?  Often confused with heritage homes, homes with Character Merit are generally classified as any home built before 1940 that has heritage-style features. Heritage homes, on the other hand, […]

2085 Parker Street: Four bedroom House for Sale in the Drive Asking $1,749,000 4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2,253 Sq Ft Tree-lined street? Check. Traffic-calmed block? Check. Here is a great family house for sale in Commercial Drive – Vancouver at 2085 Parker Street. The floor plan is bright and spacious with many sweet original character […]

1962 East 2nd Avenue: Four-level Commercial Drive house for sale Asking $1,899,000 5 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3,154 Sq Ft Here’s a rare four-level character home in the heart of Commercial Drive! Welcome to 1962 East 2nd Avenue. A quiet tree-lined street and covered front porch draw you into a nicely maintained home with a great […]

1254 East 15th Avenue: Upgraded detached home in East Van Asking $1,499,000 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2,230 Sq Ft The R & D Group presents a house for sale at 1254 East 15th Avenue! This nicely upgraded character home, nestled on a tree-lined street in a super central location has a lot to offer. The […]

Recently listed character home in Commercial Drive: 2281 East 7th Avenue Asking $1,699,000 4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2020 Sq Ft Welcome to ‘Seventh Heaven’—one of East Vancouver’s most beautiful tree-lined streets and a short walk to all the fantastic amenities of The Drive. This character cutie at 2281 East 7th Avenue offers a great plan […]

Recently listed in Commercial Drive: 1748 Charles Street Asking $2,099,000 7 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2,966 Sq Ft New on the market this week! Here is an amazing four-level character home for sale in Commercial Drive. At nearly 3,000 sqft and 4 full bedrooms on one floor, this is truly a rare offering in the neighbourhood. […]

Recently listed in East Vancouver: 1945 Ferndale Street Asking $1,469,000 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1,428 Sq Ft Video Recently listed at 1945 Ferndale Street! Here is a fully restored 1908 Edwardian ready for you to fall in love! This dreamy character house for sale has impressive curb appeal, enhanced by mature landscaping. Previously featured on […]