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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 […]

Four bedroom and two bathroom character home in Commercial Drive SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT 2343 East 2nd Avenue Asking $1,499,000 4 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms 2,106 Sq Ft JUST LISTED! Here is a charming Commercial Drive character home for sale, situated on a tree-lined street, located in one of East Vancouver’s most coveted locations. The bright, […]

Whether you’ve bought a new place, moved in to a new rental, or just need some refreshing, here’s some of my favorite home decor shops in Vancouver. If you’re looking for a bargain… The first place I would recommend trying is any Homesense and/or Winners store. They usually have great pieces of furniture and decor […]

If you were to ask me (Ayla – hi guys!), what my favorite style of homes is, I would likely say character homes with modern interior finishes. I love clean white lines, light oak floors, vibrant colored rugs, soft pillows, a mixture of abstract art and portraiture, and vaulted ceilings. Now that I’ve sold a […]