Tag: Urban Living
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Condos Without Parking Struggle as Shifting Trends Reshape Canada’s Housing Market
Shifting Buyer Preferences Redefine What Condo Buyers Value Canada’s housing market is undergoing a notable transformation as buyers re-evaluate what truly matters in a condo. After years of steady demand, buyers are weighing parking availability, building amenities, and long-term cost of ownership more carefully. With mortgage costs stabilizing and pent-up demand easing in recent months,…
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Condos Without Parking Face Struggles as Shifting Housing Trends Reshape Canada’s Market
Growing Preference for Parking-Ready Condos Meets Market Realities Canadian home buyers are increasingly weighing the value of parking when considering condo purchases. As October sales data showed a rebound fueled by lower borrowing costs and a backlog of demand, the market is also revealing a nuanced landscape: parking availability and pricing can sway buyer decisions…
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Bukit Panjang ‘beer corner’ persists over a year despite reports
Long-standing concern in Bukit Panjang: The makeshift ‘beer corner’ Residents of Bukit Panjang continue to grapple with a makeshift smoking and beer corner that has persisted for more than a year. First brought to public attention through Stomp, the incident has since sparked discussions about public space, safety, and the balance between local culture and…
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Vancouver Halloween Costume Ideas That Nail Local Reality This Year
Introduction: A Halloween That Speaks Vancouver If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live with a rent that feels like a small fortune, suffer through a timely SkyTrain delay, or share the sidewalk with a particularly judgmental crow, this list is for you. This Halloween, skip the generic witches and vampires. Embrace costumes that…
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Bologna’s Short-Term Rental Restrictions: Mayor Lepore’s Vision
Bologna’s New Approach to Short-Term Rentals On September 14, 2025, Bologna’s Mayor Matteo Lepore announced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at regulating short-term rentals in specific neighborhoods. As the first city in Italy to implement such measures, Bologna is setting a significant precedent in the ongoing debate over the impact of short-term rentals on urban living.…