Acreage Living

How to Tell if a Home Has Good Resale Value

Posted on Apr 22, 2020 in Acreage Living



Does your home have the perfect countryside location? Abounds of acreage to keep all the family happy, including the furry members? A good number of bedrooms so everyone has enough space? Well, you might just be in luck. Any of these assets can contribute greatly to the resale value of your house.

You might be thinking about selling your home, or a...

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Top 7 Tips for Buying an Equestrian Property

Posted on Nov 18, 2019 in Acreage Living



For many, the desire to move to an acreage in the country is fuelled by more than just a love of quiet, open spaces. It’s also often motivated by the desire to have our horses closer to home.

Whether for a hobby or for a business, buying an equestrian property is a big decision. Even for those with years of experience with horses, there are still ma...

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How to Winterize Your Equestrian Property

Posted on Oct 17, 2019 in Acreage Living



Though winter brings the holiday season, hockey, and lots of other joys, it also brings harsh conditions to your acreage. And if you do not properly prepare your property, come spring you may have all sorts of issues to deal with.

After many years of country living I’ve developed a foolproof checklist for winterizing acreages. Ready to get start pr...

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What You Need to Know About Watercourses

Posted on Aug 20, 2019 in Acreage Living



I believe most anyone would agree that one of the main reasons British Columbia is such a wonderful place to call home is its vast collection of natural beauty. From the lowland forests to the highest hills and mountains, the entire province is a seemingly endless collection of natural wonders just waiting to be explored.

This of course includes all...

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What You Need to Know About Heritage Livestock

Posted on Jul 09, 2019 in Acreage Living



Acreage living has incredible benefits. Privacy. Space. Fresh air. And of course, plenty of room for all sorts of animals.

But not all farm animals are created equal. In fact, much of the livestock you will find today on commercial farms has actually been finely tuned over many generations to be of a specific genetic makeup. Often, these adaptations...

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Top 10 Trail Rides in the Fraser Valley

Posted on Jun 23, 2019 in Acreage Living



The Fraser Valley is one of the most beautiful places in the entire country. I know, I know – you may think this is a bit biased coming from someone who has called this place home for so many years. But having traveled far and wide, I can tell you without a doubt that the scenery across the valley is second to none.

Thankfully, you don’t just have t...

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