Revitalizing cities through the arts....

"Cities and towns across North America are attempting to replace manufacturing with galleries, theatre festivals and concert halls - using artists to burnish the Rust Belt. It is not as if civic leaders think they can save their communities through expanding their musical theatre offerings. Rather, they view the arts as a way to spur a sea change in their economies as a whole."

National Post: Arts to the Rescue?

real estate news

B.C.'s top-10 growth towns

first time buyers driving the current market.

metro Vancouver new house prices dip due to build discounts.

Anecdotally, things are 'heating up'. On the entry level ie condo and townhouse market, the action is consistent with showings and either keen interest or offers written. As long as your property is priced correctly and readied for sale you should see good action. The detached market doesn't seem to have caught up yet, however all signs are pointing that way.....