City Steps
SEATTLE: CHIEF SEALTH TRAIL
星期五, 28 9 月, 2018
Access to the great outdoors—whether it’s parkland, beaches, or mountains—is a huge part of what makes living in Seattle so great. Named after the Duwamish native American leader who later lent his name to the new city, the Chief Sealth trail connects two of South Seattle’s most cherished spaces; Je...
SEATTLE: MEET OUR HOMEOWNER CARE MANAGER
星期五, 28 9 月, 2018
Let’s get to know our very affable homeowner care manager at Ravenna88, Bill Schoonover from Intracorp’s Seattle office. He will be making sure everything is taken care of in our homeowner’s new homes. Tell us some fascinating facts about you. I was born in Augsburg, Germany, my father was in the US...
【美国教育】Niche报告不告诉你的择校秘辛 – 西雅图
星期二, 14 8 月, 2018
教育问题一直是家庭中的头等大事，而身处海外的华人家长由于语言、文化以及对社区的不熟悉等问题，在为孩子择校时往往只能够通过朋友推荐或者搜索排名最高的学校这些方式为孩子的未来几年做出选择，但除了综合排名以外，很多学校“软实力”其实更为重要，今天我们就以西雅图为例，教会家长们衡量报告以外的重要因素，选准最优...
IRVINE: 5 REASONS WHY IRVINE IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE
星期二, 14 8 月, 2018
Choosing the place where you are going to settle down or make your forever home is a big decision. Whether you are a newbie or an oldie, a party of one or many, running hard after your career or downshifting to a more sustainable pace of life, Irvine is a place that checks off many boxes. Read below...
VANCOUVER: BRUNCH SPOTS NEIGHBOURHOOD FEATURE
星期二, 7 8 月, 2018
Brunch is quite the popular weekend activity in this city and luckily there are some extraordinary brunch spots in the Vancouver area. There seems to be endless choices when it comes to picking a brunch spot; from the traditional eggs-and-bacon, to a more contemporary dish like chicken-and-waffles &...
VANCOUVER: PARK HIGHLIGHTS
星期二, 7 8 月, 2018
What’s extraordinary about Belpark? The location; Belpark is just steps from over 133 acres of green space with Langara Golf Course to the north and Winona Park to the south. Nestled amongst the lush tree lined neighbourhood, these homes are set in a quiet location surrounded by greenery. We wanted...
VANCOUVER: INTERVIEW WITH BELPARK SITE SUPERINTENDENT - MATT BOUWMAN, AXIOM BUILDERS
星期二, 7 8 月, 2018
We interviewed the Belpark site superintendent, Matt Bouwman. He gave us a look into the construction behind the “web wall” at Belpark. What was your first project with Intracorp? This is my first project with Intracorp but I live in a past Intracorp development, Highland Park, and I love...
COQUITLAM: EXPLORING TOWN CENTRE PARK
星期二, 7 8 月, 2018
Located just 5 minutes by car or 20 minutes by transit from Aalto Townhomes lies Town Centre Park. With 103 acres to its name, Town Centre Park is one of Coquitlam’s most popular outdoor parks – especially in the summer. In 2017, Town Centre Park was recognized as the Greatest Public Space by the Ca...
COQUITLAM: DESIGN HIGHLIGHT - THE MARSHMALLOW SOFA
星期二, 7 8 月, 2018
“You don’t think your way to creative work. You work your way to creative thinking.” – George Nelson George Nelson, one of the founders of American Modernism, created his furniture, as well as his studio, with the belief that design should be to “better the world”. He challenged the norms of industr...
RICHMOND: NEIGHBOURHOOD PRODUCE
星期二, 7 8 月, 2018
Even though berry season is ending soon, don’t fret! With just under 40% of Richmond consisting of farmland, it is the perfect city to get some fresh produce. Late summer is the perfect time to start looking for fresh vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, beets and zucchini. Here are four fresh options...
RICHMOND: TOP SPOTS FOR COLD TREATS
星期二, 7 8 月, 2018
With only a few weeks of summer left to go, it’s time to go out and take advantage of the sunny weather. When you’re ready to cool off, head to one of these four delicious dessert spots in Richmond! Snowy Village (8571 Alexandra Road) is a cute little spot that specializes in Bingsoo, a South Korean...
INTERVIEW: INTERIOR DESIGNER - BAHAR YILMAZ
星期二, 7 8 月, 2018
What are your top design tips for fall and what trends are you seeing in interior design? It’s normal to see bolder designs in private homes or retail environments, but with condos, striking statements are not as common since a broader clientele inhabits these spaces. However, I see a shi...
INTRACORP INSIDER REALTOR: FRANK ZHOU
星期一, 23 7 月, 2018
In our latest Insider Realtor blog, we’re excited to introduce you to Frank Zhou from Royal Pacific Realty. Frank has sold at our Belpark community in Vancouver, and we sat down with him to gain some insight into the feedback he receives from his clients. At what community did you sell your...
温市老牌豪宅区West End 动静皆宜 两全其美
星期三, 27 6 月, 2018
顾名思义，西端区（West End）位于温哥华市中心的最西端。她历史悠久、不断发展，深深吸引着各代社会精英。身处便利繁华的地带，同时可在海滨静享生活，西端区可谓两全其美，动静皆宜。 无与伦比的优越地段 这座得天独厚的半岛坐拥美丽海岸，毗邻繁华市中心，工作生活都十分便利，是温哥华最具活力、居住人口最密集...
列治文Oval Village社区：见证时代变迁 自然与人文的相融
星期二, 26 6 月, 2018
2012年的一场冬奥会，让列治文这个备受华裔青睐的城市正式进入全世界人们的眼帘，其中举办了多场精彩赛事的列治文速滑馆（Richmond Olympic Oval）也因而家喻户晓，成为列治文新的地标性场馆。犹如开启加锁的钥匙，冬奥会结束后的速滑馆周边区域开启了蜕变之路，从最早凌乱的工业区逐渐发展成集自然和人文一体的全新河畔住...
快看！这就是加拿大华人最爱社区
星期二, 26 6 月, 2018
在备受热捧的大温哥华地区中，加拿大华人尤其偏爱被誉为“第二市中心”的铁道镇（Metrotown）社区。如果要用一个词概括Metrotown，那便是“应有尽有”。Metrotown商业发展迅猛、生活配套齐全、交通便利、景色优美，更是华裔人口比例最高的社区之一，让我们赶紧领略一下Metrotown社区的独特魅力吧！ 加拿大顶级购物中心 M...
VANCOUVER: TOP 5 BIKING PATHS
星期一, 11 6 月, 2018
Vancouver has been putting in bike lanes over the past 10 years – making it safer and more accessible for biking throughout the city. As one of the leading cities in Canada on this front, there are many bike routes available to us. We thought it would be fun to look at the routes with the best views...
IRVINE: THE RESIDENTIAL SIDE OF THE IBC
星期五, 8 6 月, 2018
High rises and global HQs might be what the Irvine Business Complex (IBC) is best known for, but change is afoot in this urban pocket of Irvine. An exciting, uptown vibe is taking hold as C2E rides the crest of a new wave of approved residential housing here. The City of Irvine’s IBC Vision Plan all...
COSTA MESA: PHASE 2 NOW SELLING
星期一, 14 5 月, 2018
MAY 2018 (COSTA MESA) The Place is now open and opened to overwhelming success during last weekend’s Grand Opening. Tour three professionally decorated model homes and experience the expansive fourth-floor rooftop Sky Suites. The Place is now releasing Phase 2 which includes some of the best locatio...
IRVINE: REAL ESTATE'S BEST KEPT SECRET
星期二, 1 5 月, 2018
It’s no secret that Irvine is one of Southern California’s most desirable communities in which to live. Boasting a hot job market, an up-and-coming tech scene, top-notch Tustin School District, countless entertainment options, safety and a central Orange County location, Irvine was the city with the...
RICHMOND: MILKCOW BUSINESS FEATURE
星期五, 13 4 月, 2018
The much-loved global chain Milkcow opened the doors to its firs Canadian location in Richmond this January. Ever since opening, this has been the hot-spot in the sweet scene and in very high demand. Milkcow is the fastest growing ice cream chain in Asia because of its treats – not to mention the br...
RICHMOND: EXPLORING IONA BEACH AT SUNSET
星期五, 13 4 月, 2018
Iona Island in Richmond was formerly an Island, but now has become a connected peninsula jutting out of Sea Island. This area includes Iona Beach Regional Park – which is just north and west of the Vancouver International Airport. As Spring is in full swing and the weather gets nicer, Iona beach is...
COQUITLAM: BURNABY LAKE PARK NEIGHBOURHOOD FEATURE
星期五, 13 4 月, 2018
Just a 10-minute drive from Nelson on Foster, Burnaby Lake Park is the perfect place to connect with nature without leaving the city. If you have a love for the outdoors, this is just for you. How far would you go to experience a park that holds a wildlife sanctuary, a lookout point, a cricket match...
VANCOUVER: MILLTOWN BAR AND GRILL RESTAURANT FEATURE
星期五, 13 4 月, 2018
Photo: @milltown_bar A relatively newer restaurant located on the outskirts of Marpole, Milltown Bar & Grill is a distinct neighbourhood bar situated on it’s own island in the Fraser River. With two unique patios on either side of their red-barn building – this restaurant is in high demand on s...
ISSAQUAH: LOFTY SCHOOL RATINGS
星期二, 3 4 月, 2018
For folks considering heading to the hills (quite literally) east of Seattle, Issaquah ticks off a lot of boxes, including access to recreation, low crime rates, and—most important for many—extraordinary schools. The Issaquah School District ranks #4 out of 236 districts in Washington State, accord...
INTRACORP INSIDER REALTOR: FREDDY HUANG
星期二, 20 3 月, 2018
In our latest Insider Realtor blog, we’re excited to introduce you to Freddy Huang from Sutton Group – West Coast Realty. Freddy has sold Intracorp Homes for a few years now and we sat down with him to gain some insight into the feedback he receives from his clients. 1. At what community did you sel...
WASHINGTON: THE ISSAQUAH ALPS
星期一, 12 3 月, 2018
Issaquah is one of the closest towns to the iconic Cascade Mountain range which runs pretty much the entire length of Washington state from Canada to the Columbia River valley. Community boosters even refer to these summits as “the Issaquah Alps”, though you’ll never confuse Poo Poo Point (yes, that...
SEATTLE: FIND SERENITY IN SOUTH SEATTLE BEACHES
星期三, 7 3 月, 2018
To Seattleites, Mt. Rainer stands as a natural totem of beauty, of majesty, and sense of place. Its changing colors and cloud-wreathed flanks are almost a mood indicator of the city’s well-being. Fiery alpenglow on its pristine glaciers can literally take one’s breath away, and magically turn a chal...
SEATTLE: LINK TRANSIT CONNECTS SOUTH SEATTLE TO DOWNTOWN AND SEA-TAC
星期三, 7 3 月, 2018
Progressive cities like Seattle are embracing improved public transit to reduce freeway gridlock, lessen tailpipe emissions, and to facilitate efficient access to downtown and employment hubs throughout the region. Neighborhoods served by new transit projects are revitalized thanks to inexpensive an...
IRVINE: 7 REALLY COOL COMPANIES TO WORK FOR
星期四, 1 3 月, 2018
These companies are cool as a cucumber. Those of us who have not yet won the lottery, inherited a sizeable trust or sold off a top market start-up are most likely trying to find the best work gig we can land. Lucky for you, Irvine has a great looking job market thanks to some extraordinary companies...