From $450 to $800 per square foot—discover the real custom home building costs, hidden expenses, and smart strategies for your dream home in British Columbia...
If you’ve been following North Vancouver’s housing news, you know the city recently passed a landmark bylaw opening single-family neighborhoods to multiplex homes—meaning you can now build up to 3, 4, or even 6 units on certain lots. This move is designed to meet a crucial provincial deadline a...
Vancouver's backyard landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, and if you're a homeowner sitting on an underutilized yard, you're sitting on a goldmine....
You want a backyard shed that’s not just slapped together but built to last and designed to match Vancouver’s strict rules. But let's be real—figuring out where to start can be frustrating. How do you find a shed builder in Vancouver who actually knows the permits, zoning laws, and the best mat...
As seasoned BC builders, we at CoreVal Homes understand that the future of residential construction in Vancouver and beyond hinges on navigating both market demand and evolving federal initiatives. The cornerstone of this transformative shift is Canada's National Housing Strategy (NHS)—a landma...
Vancouver is at a critical juncture in its housing market, especially for Vancouver builders focusing on the “missing middle” — that elusive segment of gentle density housing typologies including multiplexes, townhomes, and low-rise apartments that are crucial for addressing the city’s chronic ...
Let's cut the fluff: your small yard is not a limitation; it's a mandate for genius. In the current economic and residential climate—where North America’s outdoor living structures market accounted for a dominant 42.9% revenue share in 2024—every square foot is premium real estate. You’re not j...
Imagine walking into a room that transforms from a professional video conference space in the morning to a yoga studio in the afternoon, and then seamlessly converts to a guest bedroom for visiting relatives in the evening. This isn't science fiction—it's the reality of flex spaces, the revolut...
Renovating a home in Vancouver, whether a sizable remodel or a full-scale rebuild, presents homeowners with a critical choice: undertake a phased renovation approach while continuing to live on-site or opt for temporary relocation during construction. This decision impacts not only the renovati...
Imagine walking into your backyard and stepping into your own private studio—a space where you can work from home, pursue creative projects, or even generate rental income. For thousands of BC homeowners, this dream is becoming reality through carefully planned backyard studios and accessory dw...
In the rapidly evolving landscape of urban living in Coquitlam, innovative use of backyard space is a game changer. CoreVal Homes recently embarked on a high-profile project involving two Coquitlam backyard studios, showcasing modern construction technology and sophisticated design tailored for...
You've decided to build a Vancouver laneway home on your property—congratulations on making one of the smartest real estate moves of 2025! But now comes a crucial design decision that will impact everything from your daily comfort to your home's resale value: where should you place your front d...
