Tips For Building A Mermaid Group Eco-Friendly Cottage & Home A “green” building doesn’t have to be expensive to build, nor does it have to look “different”. It can be designed in any style. The main focus of green building is to provide benefits to the occupants. A green building is a building that is […]

Many homeowners prefer older homes to new for a variety of reasons: Often the craftsmanship is better, the wood trim and floors have the rich patina of age, architectural windows and other detailing give the home character, and the structure may just feel more solid and settled. But when it comes time to restore or […]

Its nearing mid August 2012 so it must be time for yet another “market upate” via Credit 1  Central here in the GVRD of British Columbia.  The Mermaid Group of Companies is deeply routed in the local real estate markets with our clients, neighbors, friends, family and peers.  Regardless of what the conditions are we […]

Many midcentury ranchers have plain exteriors.  The Mermaid Group Design and Renovation Team likes to call them blank canvasses, ready for renovation! If you’re ready to make your mark on your classic west coast rancher and spruce up its curb appeal, consider: A small front porch or stoop – a structure at the front door […]

If you live in or around any of the lovely and always desirable mature character home populated neighborhoods anywhere on the west coast, you’ve probably noticed the overwhelming number of mid-century ranches throughout your city.   In fact, there are millions of these popular character residences in Canada, considering that in the 1950s, millions were built […]

If you are thinking of buying the condo, townhouse, or house that you currently rent there are a few quick considerations to take into account. After living in the home for awhile, you may start to see it through the eyes of the seller… which is to say you won’t notice the negative features as […]

Welcome to The Mermaid Group of Companies client and public blog.  Due to popular demand we are making all of our newsletters, reports and helpful hints available in one place.  Feel free to browse, comment and ask any questions or share information pertinent on our Mermaid Blog.