Condo Tips Archives - Tracy Carson, Sales Representative & Licensed Strata Manager

March 3, 2025December 19, 2024

Smart Entry Systems for Condos: A Guide for Condo Councils

In an age where convenience and security are paramount, smart entry systems are becoming a natural choice for condo communities. These systems offer an appealing mix of advanced technology, enhanced safety, and modern design, but transitioning to a smart entry system requires careful consideration. For condo councils, understanding the benefits, challenges, and steps involved in …

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April 17, 2023December 24, 2022

Feng Shui for Beginners

When you've tried arranging your furniture in every position around the room, and you're still not sure of the best place for the couch or the TV, maybe it's time to try a feng shui makeover. Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice that aims to harmonize the energies of the environment with its inhabitants. …

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April 2, 2023December 24, 2022

Electric Biking

Electric bike technology has come along way in just a few years. Today, e-bikes have a range of 20 km or more on a single charge. With good distance and relatively high speeds, they can be used as a primary source of transportation in some places. While initial costs are not insignificant, running costs are …

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March 15, 2023December 24, 2022

Kitchen Countertrends

Closed concept kitchens on trend for 2023

Over the past 20 years, many homes in North America have been converted to, or built with, open concept kitchen-living spaces. This is partly in response to the demand for larger homes and, subsequently, creative ways on how to make those larger spaces more usable. Encouraged by popular media, DIY renovators have tried to capture …

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March 1, 2022December 20, 2021

Condos Are Communities

One of the nice things about buying a condo is the sense of security in a collective. Neighbours usually have similar lifestyles and expectations for their home. There is a congruence of feeling and a will to develop and maintain a sense of community. Some communities are passive, some are proactive, and some are activist. …

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