18, Jun 2023
Do you want to create a fantastic outdoor space? Check out my tips on organizing the balcony in the Public Storage blog. In this article, I encourage people to decide what they want to use their balcony for. Then, check their lease, condo rules, and/or local bylaws before they make… Read more
31, Jan 2022
In this Redfin article, Out of Chaos and other experts provide life-changing ideas for efficiently organizing small spaces. Whether you live in a small condo in downtown Vancouver or a sprawling Colonial-style home in the suburbs, read on and get inspired to make the most of these tiny areas. Do… Read more
21, Jun 2021
It’s the same old story. We walk into the house and fall over piles of shoes. It doesn’t help that many modern homes have a tiny entryway closet to store footwear for the entire family. Never fear, Out of Chaos is here to share our tips on how to organize… Read more
21, Sep 2020
If you love cooking, it’s pretty easy to get frustrated when working in a small kitchen. You have to rummage through cupboards to find what you need. And, maybe you don’t have what you need because you don’t think you have enough space. I’ve compiled a list of space-saving kitchen… Read more
24, Aug 2020
Prices for downtown Vancouver residential real estate are costly (about $750 per square foot). Many people can’t afford a spare bedroom and an office and a dining room with those prices. Multi-functional furniture can help you maximize your space and stay organized. Hide-a-Bed Long gone are the heavy chesterfields with… Read more
22, Oct 2018
It’s true, we can all get caught up looking at the big houses on TV shows and in magazines. Great rooms, two story foyers, mudrooms and ample lawns. In fact, you may live in one now. But, does it really reflect how you live day-to day? The idea of right-sizing… Read more
13, Mar 2018
Did you know that Millennials, those born between 1980 and 2000, are now the largest age group in North America? In Canada, this generation makes up just over a quarter of the total population (about nine million people). This group will have the same impact on our society as the… Read more
16, Dec 2017
Downsizing your home is a hot topic nowadays. Times have changed, baby boomers are retiring, condo-living has flourished, and we have realized we don’t need to “live large” to live happily. I would have to say that most of my clients report they are quite satisfied after moving. In fact,… Read more
22, Dec 2016
Real estate is a hot topic nowadays. Cities like Vancouver and Toronto have just become too expensive for many home buyers. Now some developers are building “micro-units” (around 300 square feet) listed at a slightly lower price. These units are appealing to many potential homeowners who want to live in… Read more
29, Jan 2010
My friends in Vancouver have been talking non-stop about the latest real-estate innovation to hit our expensive city: micro lofts. They are only 270 square feet of compact urban living – roughly the size of two parking spaces. In a city with some of the most expensive real estate in… Read more
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