Are you ready for Laneway House tours?

The Laneway house concept was launched in 2009 and Vancouver recently passed the 1,000 Laneway house permit mark.

On October 19th, 2013 the Vancouver Heritage Foundation is holding a Laneway House Tour.

That's right... we've now reached the truly sublime as the archaic is raised aloft.

The tour will take you to seven laneway homes, runs for approximately four hours, and can accommodate up to 500 people. Tickets are $30.

Incredibly this is the 2nd tour offered this year.  Supposedly the first one on June 2nd, 2013 was so successful this reprise tour has been scheduled rather than wait for Laneway House Tour 2014.

Presumably a mortgage broker will be on hand to perform sleight of hand and facilitate your technically illegal , zero down, CMHC insured, million dollar mortgage application.

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Are you ready for the $1.2 million converted garage as your home?

Yesterday we told you about the upcoming auction of a 526 square foot 'laneway' house in Vancouver.

Laneway houses are one of the 'solutions' for increasing density on the Wet Coast.  Instead of building a garage, use the space for a self-contained rental suite.

But they aren't just being used as mortgage helpers anymore.  As noted in yesterday's post, they are now being marketed as separate properties. The 526 square foot mansion profiled in our last post is 'valued' at $500,000.

And as stunningly stupid as that sounds, how about the $1million + lane way home?

Well it's here.  Above is a new listing (pictures yet to come) for a laneway house at 2330 W. 7th Avenue in Vancouver with an asking price of $1,278,000.  From the listing description:

Welcome to the most desirable coach house in the highligh sought-after Kitsalano neighbourhood. A home that instantly feels right. Lots of private outdoor space, open concept layout, hardwood floors throughout, in-floor radiant heating,vaulted ceilings, built-in speakers and designer series Viking appliances are just some of the many features in this home. Architecture by Alexander Ravkov Inc, Interior and Design and Construction by Open Concept Development. Full 2-5-10 New Home Warranty. Elevate your lifestyle with this magnificent new home!

We'll update with pictures when they become available.

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