Living

Survey finds that 41 per cent of buyers made less than 10 per cent down payment

After doing my best in last weeks column to explain why there were no BC eateries on enRoute Magazines just-released list of Canadas best new restaurants, I pointed out a couple of recent newcomers that represent so far BCs best bets for next year.

Its possibly because I have never owned a car that I dont mind taking transit. In my 20 years living in Vancouver Ive hopped many a bus, Canada Line car or SkyTrain and my complaints have been few.

Offerings range from crafty creations to baked goods

Pro football not online, and why you should beware the dark side

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are publicly traded trusts that hold, and often manage, revenue-generating real estate assets. REITs are tax efficient and generally pay quarterly distributions.

Its been said that Kitsilano got the moniker Kitsafornia from its beach and seaside proximity, because of its preponderance of Craftsman-style houses and California bungalows, and because of the areas 1960s counter-culture days when the rest of Vanco

Business is booming in Kitsilano. Since January 2012, 21 new storefronts and services have moved into the West 4th neighbourhood (see SIDEBAR below). Its an impressive array of restaurants, boutique clothing stores, yoga studios, and coffee shops.

By Sabrina Furminger When I ruminate on Kitsilano — my neighbourhood since 2008 — invariably my thoughts touch on the pain au chocolat baked fresh daily at Thomas Haas Chocolates & Patisserie (2539 W. Broadway). I gobble one up every week.