Kamloops This Week - September Home & Condo

FRIDAY, September 5, 2014 v D1

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

BC kamloops HOME & C O N D O

L I V I N G

S E P T E M B E R

WEST HIGHLANDS NEW LOTS ON CROSSHILL DRIVE PAGE 11

CREATIVE ELEMENTS INTERIOR DESIGN PAGE 6

HOUSING MARKET LOW RATES, STABLE PRICES PAGE 8

KEYSTONE FINALISTS PAGE 4

2015 TRAINING HOUSE PROJECT PAGE 9

5 ,

2 0 1 4

D2 v FRIDAY, September 5, 2014

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

C O L D W AT E R T E R R AC E . C O M JUNIPER REALTY OFFICE NOW OPEN!

Located next to the Juniper Market (Just before round-a-bout)

STARTING AT $

334,500

+TAX

LIVING HAS NEVER BEEN SO EASY PHASE II JUST RELEASED! PHASE I Only 5 1 home left!

DRYWALL • STEEL STUDS STUCCO • TOOLS INSULATION ALLAN BLOCKS PAVING STONES T-BAR CEILING

• Outdoor beauty and total convenience at your doorstep—Coldwater Terrace is the newest Kamloops housing development built in Juniper West.

• All three amazing home plans available to suit your individual lifestyle needs in Juniper, Kamloops. (All three floor plans available) • Kitchen appliances included

Big Box Store Prices Quality Products You Need Staff you can actually see with professional advice 6 6 0

K i n g s t o n

A v e n u e

2 5 0 - 3 7 6 - 5 7 8 1

w w w . w i n r o c . c o m

BERT GATIEN 250-319-0227 bgatien@telus.net

FRIDAY, September 2014�vD3 D3 FRIDAY, July 4,5,2014

www.kamloopsthisweek.com www.kamloopsthisweek.com

Homes

& C O N D O S

FEATURES West Highlands in Aberdeen is well known for its stunning vistas and magnificent views of the City of Kamloops and the North Thompson Valley, but there is much more to West Highlands than views.

With all current building lots sold out, the next phase of building lots in West Highlands will be available soon.

Read more on page 11.

CONTENTS This month in Kamloops Home and Condo living read about the latest interior design trends and creative elements, find a list of finalists for the 2014 Keystone Awards, details on the 2015 training house project, house fire prevention tips, an update on the Kamloops housing market and advice for home buyers.

On the HOME FRONT For the new homebuyer or the tenured homeowner, Kamloops Home and Condo Living is the guide for enjoyable living.

Love your home and everything in it with the help of this tailored resource, which brings you the help of the city’s premier home outfitters and builders.

Whether you’re renovating your current space, on the market for a new one, renting or building something brand new, take advantage of new ways to make the most of your surroundings.

The experts are at your finger tips with everything you need to know about creating the space you want to live in. Find something for your condo or home, new or seasoned, and ideas for every room, from your kitchen to your closet.

BUILDING DREAMS New decor or furniture can turn your lived-in den to a brand new abode. Some new lighting? Different paint colours? New landscaping? Or maybe you need to take out that wall or add that kitchen island you’ve always wanted?

Whatever you’re thinking of trying, start here.

Learn about the hottest styles and local trends in today’s homes and who to talk to. Also find out how to get up to date on the most cutting edge automated home technology or green solutions.

This month features advice from locals about the latest trends in kitchen Everything you need to d e s i g n a n d t h e m o s t know about outfitting popular materials from your home exactly how cupboards to countertops. you want it, today.

Yo u r h o m e i s y o u r sanctuary. Let’s make it the place you want to return to.

Get the latest on interior design trends on page six.

Featuring the Pebble Furniture C Co. Featuring Tree Craft Creek Solid Wood Furniture

Sam Moore

769 Notre Dame Drive 778.471.5858 www.urbancabin.ca

D4 � FRIDAY, July 4, 2014

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

D4 v FRIDAY, September 5, 2014

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

KEYSTONE The Canadian Home Builders Association Central Interior has announced the 2014 finalists of the tenth annual Keystone Awards.

“We were thrilled to showcase the incredible work that is done in the Thompson and Nicola Valley region” said CHBA Central Interior president, Matt McCurrach.

The following finalist companies are SILVER award winners and will compete for the GOLD award, which will be announced at the Keystone Awards Gala at the Grand Hall of Thompson Rivers University on October 4, 2014.

This year’s finalists are: • Advantage Insulation • Blue Green Architecture Inc. • Casa Décor Home Furnishings Ltd. • City Furniture and Appliances (Kamloops) • Copper Island Fine Homes Inc. • D&T Developments Ltd. • DW Builders • Essence Lighting and Design • Excel Industries Ltd. • Fresh Inc. Branding Marketing Promotion • Granite Developments Inc. • Kamloops Home Hardware Building Centre

Frank Rossi

• • • • • • • • • •

awards 2014

Kathy Herrington Interior Design Malcom Homes Ltd. Mark & Tracy Henning Motivo Design Group Inc. Norberg Truss Ltd. Noremac Concrete Pumping Norgaard Ready-Mix Ltd. Pache Construction Ltd. Portfolio Interiors Inc. Rarebirds Co-operative

DISPLAY SUITE OPEN DAILY 11AM-4PM 250.377.4200

250.319.1072

Personal Real Estate Corp.

Remax Real Estate (Kamloops)

CULOSLANDMARKHEIGHTS.COM

• River City Rock Products • ROI Media Works Corporation • Rona Inc. • SA Electric Ltd. • Service Plus • The Fireplace Centre • Thompson Rivers University • Thompson Valley Roofing • Timeless Developments • Trophy Enterprises Ltd. The judging of entries took place on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014 by three well-respected professionals in the home building industry. David Pfeutzner of Align West Homes, Robert Capar of maison d’etre designbuild inc. and Alex Tavuchis of RDC Fine Homes drew on their experience and expertise to adjudicate each entry in its category.

The judges spent a full day reviewing the entries and making their assessment. Each judge gave their completed ballot to our monitor, a representative from BDO Canada LLP, who recorded each judge’s vote.

Tickets for the Gala are now available and can be purchased from the CHBA CI office 250-828-1844.

CHBA Central Interior is the voice of professional residential building in the Central Interior region.

SOLD OUT!

NOW SELLING! FROM $199,900 Occupancy February 2015

FRIDAY, July 4, FRIDAY, September 5, 2014 2014 � v D5 D5

www.kamloopsthisweek.com www.kamloopsthisweek.com

QUICK TIPS

For fire prevention According to Fire Prevention Canada, on average eight Canadians die from fire every week despite the fact that fewer fire losses are reported in Canada. The non-profit organization has put together the following key fire safety tips to help Canadians protect themselves from such tragedy.

Tip 1: Prevent cooking accidents Taking precautions to prevent cooking fires will significantly help protect your family and home against fire. Cooking related fires are the No. 1 cause of home fires in Canada, resulting in many deaths and hundreds of injuries each year according to Fire Prevention Canada. Don’t leave cooking appliances unattended when in use and be very cautious when cooking with oil. All cooking fires are preventable, so remember to select the proper heat for the food being prepared and keep your stove top clean and clear at all times.

Tip 2: Prevent smoking accidents Smoking is another significant source of home fires. In fact, Fire Prevention Canada states that careless smoking is the leading cause of home fire deaths. A smoker falling asleep in an upholstered chair or bed is the most

common occurrence. Never smoke or allow someone to smoke when they are under the influence of medication, alcohol or drugs.

Tip 3: Get a monitored smoke detector Lastly, having a monitored smoke detector will alert you to the presence of fire and smoke, giving you crucial notification to escape if needed. Smoke alarms are the first line of defense against a deadly fire, asserts Fire Prevention Canada. The sound of a smoke alarm is your warning to leave the building. By developing a fire escape plan and practicing it often, you will be prepared to react correctly if a fire strikes.

It’s crucial however to ensure that your smoke detector is functional. According to Patrice De Luca, V.P. of Marketing and Customer Care for Reliance Protectron Security Services, 41% of residential fires where the smoke alarm did not operate, the problem was due to the battery.

“Smoke detectors can save lives, especially if they’re connected to a Reliance Protectron monitoring centre, because when the alarm sounds in your home, our monitoring centre is immediately notified,” he explained.

Monitored smoke detectors also eliminate the worry of having to remember to replace the batteries. More information on fire prevention is available at www. fiprecan.ca and www.protectron.com.

— News Canada

®

healthy landscapes, healthy living Xeriscaping in Kamloops

Xeriscape means “water conservation through creative landscaping”.

Landscapes suited to our semi-arid climate conserve water and have an advantage over pest problems. Apply these principles to any garden style and have a healthy, high quality landscape: 1. Planning and design: Group plants according to their water use.

Slope hard surfaces to drain to planted areas. Avoid steep slopes – create terraces instead. Use groundcovers on gentle slopes.

2. Good soils: Organic matter is an excellent soil amendment. It improves moisture holding capacity in sandy soils and helps to loosen clay soils.

3. Appropriate plant selection: Drought tolerant plants thrive here.

There are many beautiful trees, shrubs and flowers with low water needs.

4. Practical turf areas: Replace unused lawns with other plants. Use hard-surfacing for play courts, patios, and walkways.

5. Water wisely: Water deeply, but infrequently to encourage deep rooting and drought-tolerance.

6. Mulch: Apply a layer of organic matter to: protect roots from elements, enrich soil, and control weeds.

7. Proper maintenance: Your landscape will require less maintenance over time.

Visit the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden at McArthur Island or the Harrington Road Booster Station at 790 Harrington Road for inspiration.

Contact: Integrated Pest Management Coordinator healthylandscapes@kamloops.ca 250-828-3888 kamloops.ca/ipm

www.kamloops.ca/ipm

Kamloops

830 Laval Cres 250.372.7738 www.rlrbc.com

Western Canada's Premiere Showrooms

D6 � FRIDAY, July 4, 2014 D6 v FRIDAY, September 5, 2014

www.kamloopsthisweek.com www.kamloopsthisweek.com

2 0 1 4 Interior “You want to walk into a room and say ‘What a beautiful room,’ not walk in and only see one element of that room”

CREATIVE ELEMENTS

Thinking of redecorating or looking to make the most of your brand new home? Two Kamloops decorators share their ideas below.

Lenna Sawyer of Lenna’s Creative Interiors on home decor trends: • Lighter and brighter colours. A more fresh, airy look is trending in comparison to the dark earth tones that have been popular in recent years.

• Warmer greys rather than muddy earth tones.

• Hardwood floors are taking on lighter more natural hues.

• Bringing the outside in — having natural elements of the exterior of your home flow into the interior.

• Wallpaper is coming back as a feature, rather than just colour features on walls. Although wall paper has been passé for quite a few years, there are interesting options to liven up your space. You can use metal or wood panels on walls to add texture — adding natural species to a wall feature rather than just colour.

• Lighting elements are taking on a more natural look, with irons and woods replacing glass.

• Less is more with accessories, but terrariums, vases, flowers, books, mirrors, candles and pebbles are all popular choices for a natural look.

• Natural crystals are also a popular choice, and can be used as book ends.

• Custom, creative paintings and art, rather than just pictures, add texture and character to your decor.

• Gather pictures and look at products to decide what you like before hiring a decorator. Once you know what you like, your decorator can combine the right textures and colours and create a beautiful space.

“You want to walk into a room and say ‘What a beautiful room,’ not walk in and only see one element of that room,” Sawyer said.

Cori Logan, interior design consultant with Portfolio Interiors on home decor trends: • We are moving into more mixed, vibrant, vivid and energetic colours with muted tones which create a balanced feel. The greens, purples, teals, bright, bold, fun colours.

• Greys have moved from warm to cool, and are being mixed beautifully with taupe’s, creating a more relaxing soothing feel in a room.

• Shades of blue and green inspired by the seaside are very popular.

Mixing them in with creams and driftwood create a coastal feel.

• Mixing patterns is increasingly popular.

• Accessories are nature oriented — birds, flowers, seashells, grasses, owls, coral, etc.

• Incorporate pieces out of nature, stumps, twigs, pussy willows.

• Use good quality, Canadian made furniture that is customizable to a specific space.

FRIDAY, July 4, 2014 � D7 FRIDAY, September 5, 2014 v D7

www.kamloopsthisweek.com www.kamloopsthisweek.com

DESIGN GUIDE “While we long for comfort, warmth and security, we don’t want to sacrifice style, luxury or energy efficiency”

GETTING COZY WITH HOME DECORATING Cozy. The word is cute, comforting, and a bit quaint. It recalls country cottages, cats curled in front of the fire and silverhaired ladies sipping Earl Grey poured from a pot with a crocheted cover. It’s an appealing image for those anticipating the cold months ahead – until we try to create a “cozy” retreat in a modern Canadian home.

“Cozy can quickly turn to dull, dated and even kitschy,” says Sally Morse, interior designer and director of creative services for Hunter Douglas, a leading window treatments manufacturer. “While we long for comfort, warmth and security, we don’t want to sacrifice style, luxury or energy efficiency.”

Start the Conversation. Arrange furniture in conversation areas that bring family and friends together. Attractive area rugs add intimacy to the groupings and warmth to bare floors.

Make Fire a Focal Point. Invest in attractive fireplace accessories, stack logs of birch or pine in an attractive box or basket, decorate the mantelpiece with large, dramatic candles and a winter wreath or branches. If you don’t have a fireplace, invest in an electric one – it will pay dividends in atmosphere and energy savings.

Go for the Glow. Turn off ceiling lights and spotlights and let soft light glow from table lamps. Candles and tea lights placed in groups throughout a space cast a magical glow. Consider battery-operated candles. They even flicker and are perfect for placing in a window.

Window Dressings. “The right window treatments can bring warmth, ambience, texture and light, while making a very personal design statement,” says Morse.

For example, new Solera Soft Shades from Hunter Douglas combine a soft, sculpted look with added dimension and a unique cellular construction that increases energy efficiency at the window. Solera shades also come with the LiteRise cordless lifting

system and have no exposed cords on the back for enhanced child safety.

Colour Me Cozy. Choose deep, soothing hues: dark greens, ruby red, warm shades of brown and taupe. Burnished accessories that reflect the light – bronze, copper, brass, and gold – will add to a feeling of comfort and peace.

Layers of Meaning. Layering with various textures and colours adds visual interest and a feeling of warmth. Studies suggest that decorating a room with varied textures makes the occupants feel three degrees warmer.

Try olive or mossy green, layered with a soft spa blue over it; dark gray paired with silver; deep brown layered with taupe and soft buttery hues.

Accessorize with pillows, throws, quilts and blankets in subtle, coordinating prints.

A Soft Touch. Soft, supple fabrics are essential to creating a cozy retreat. A velvet sofa, a faux-fur throw, a silk-covered cushion, linens, mohair and cashmere are elegant and welcoming.

On the Scent. Signature fragrances for the home are a growing trend with “scent shops” offering an array of customized home fragrances.

Create your own cozy scent with diffusers, sprays, scented oils, potpourri and candles. Buy these in complementary scents and “layer” them in different combinations. Start with a scent candle or diffuser in one scent and spray with another.

The best scents in life are free and very cozy – cookies or bread baking, coffee brewing.

Get Personal. Family photos or mementoes from a vacation are other good choices. “Watercolour pictures on the wall,” says Morse, “from a Caribbean Island or Paris will remind us I’ve been there, I’ve experienced that.”

More information is available at www. hunterdouglas.ca.

— News Canada

� FRIDAY, September July 4, 20145, 2014 D8 v

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

Housing

M A R K E T

Low mortgage rates and stable housing p r i c e s r e f l e c t a b u y e r ’s m a r k e t i n K a m l o o p s .

Keith Allan, mortgage consultant with the Mortgage Alliance said rates sit between 2.25 and three per cent, depending on the term you are looking for.

He said the Bank of Canada rate has remained relatively unchanged for the last four years. In the last two years mortgage rates have actually come down slightly, from the 3.25-3.5 per cent range to three per cent. Comparatively, in 2008 the bank primary was sitting at 6.5 per cent.

“Your mortgage payments drop fairly dramatically when those rates come down,” Allan said. “It allows people to pay a bit more for a house than they would of otherwise so people can buy a more expensive house than maybe they were looking at or looking at a few years ago, maybe a better house.”

“It has allowed more people to enter the market.”

Ingrid Pfeiffer, president of the Kamloops and District Real Estate Association said prices are also steady. The median price for a home in Kamloops was $367,000 in July. Most home sales fell between $280,000 and $320,0000, meaning most buyers in the Kamloops market are first-time homeowners.

“Obviously it’s great for first time buyers because the interest rates are low right now, the lowest they’ve

ever been, and also prices are really good right now in Kamloops,” she said. “We are still in a buyers market.”

Pfeiffer said there is noticeably more activity in the market right now. Rates also have a positive effect on construction with builders recognizing it is a good time to be building new homes. Last year the number of building permits issued for residential dwelling units rose 42 per cent, according to the City of Kamloops.

Both Allan and Pfeiffer said they recommend first time buyers opt for a long-term mortgage, five years at a fixed rate rather than a shorter term with a lower rate that could potentially change.

The general forecast is that rates are going to stay relatively stable for another year and it will be well into next year before any indication of rates going up, Allan said. When rates do go up, he expects it to be a gradual incline rather than a jump. Of course, when mortgage rates increase, housing prices will decrease.

“My guess is it will probably be longer than that,” he said. “They’ve been telling us for the last five or six years that the rates are probably going to go up, when the economy stabilizes and things turn around in the U.S., but that hasn’t happened yet and who knows when it’s going to.”

“This could become the new normal for a fair length of time, so it’s difficult to say.”

Keith Allan Mortgage Consultant Mortgage Alliance

Ingrid Pfeiffer President Kamloops & District Real Estate Association

The address address that The that has it all all! BETTER GET MOVING! ASK ABOUT OUR ONE MONTH FREE RENT PROMOTION *Some conditions apply.

PLUS FREE INTERNET & CABLE FOR ONE YEAR

Kamloops Newest 55+ Independent Living Adult Residences

Silvercrest features:

at 154 • Located New secure building Avwith Vernon sprinkler system enue, directly • adjacent Elevator to

Enjoy the ease activeofliving in the heartin of the downtown Enjoy theofease active living heart of Kamloops.

Quality condo homesQuality featuring: downtown Kamloops. condo homes • Private Balconies featuring: • 9’ ceilings • In-suite LaundryBalconies • Private • Exclusive Rooftop Patio • 9' ceilings • Secure Parking Laundry • In-suite • Secure bicycle and scooter parking • Exclusive Rooftop Patio • Hospitality room • Secure Parking • 6 energy efficient appliances

Located at 154 Vernon Avenue, directly adjacent to Northills Mall, Shoppers Drug Mart, Extra Foods, TD Canada Trust, the YMCA Fitness Club.

H/C UNITS AVAILABLE

429 St. Paul, a vibrant community within a

429 St. Paul, a vibrant community within a few blocks of few blocks of events, Riverside Park, arena events, Riverside Park, arena theatre, library, museum and library, museumservices, and shopping, art gallery. art theatre, gallery. Health and professional Professional services, Farmers' Farmers’ Market, restaurants — allshopping, easily accessible Market, restaurants — all easily accessible while leaving your car at home.

One bedroom suites

900/mth

starting at $

while leaving your car at home.

Presales now selling from $150,000. Studio, 1, 2 and Presales nowavailable being offered from $150,000.

3 bedroom homes and presale purchasers have some finishing choice options. homes available Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom

ONE MONTH

and presale purchasers have some finishing Call: 250.320-6442 choice options.

Email: info@429stpaul.ca Call: 250.374.6585 or 250.319.6848 www.429stpaul.ca

Walk to work and appreciate the time and money savings.

D001818206

Email: info@429stpaul.ca www.429stpaul.ca

FREE RENT! FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL

250-819-0101

www.silvercrestsuites.com

• Northills Roof top garden Mall, Terrace and Shoppers Drug recreation room

Extra • Mart, Storage units and scooter TD parking Foods, • Canada Each unitTrust, has balcony or the YMCA patio Fit-

• ness Efficient units Club. allow for low cost living • In-suite laundry • Pet friendly

SECURE, CONVENIENT AND AFFORDABLE LIVING

FRIDAY, July 4,5,2014 FRIDAY, September 2014�vD9 D9

www.kamloopsthisweek.com www.kamloopsthisweek.com

Dream

H O M E

Canadian Home Builders’ Association Central Interior and its partner Thompson Rivers University School of Trades and Technology are pleased to announce the start of the 2015 Training House Project. This year’s house is being built in the Juniper West Development.

This unique project, now in its 25th year, is especially beneficial to the first year residential construction, and electrical program students at Thompson Rivers University as a hands-on building experience. The students do the foundation, framing and rough in work, then the home is finished with the generous support of CHBA CI members.

For the last 19 years, the finished home has been sold to the Kamloops YMCA/YWCA for their Dream Home Lottery fund raiser. Proceeds from the Lottery have gone to specific community endeavours coordinated and run by the Kamloops YMCA/YWCA. The annual project is very well known not only locally but provincially and nationally.

The training house has won awards for its unique public private partnership, sustainable elements and community contribution every year.

The 2015 Training House will be a two story three bedroom home with an unfinished basement, approximately 1,500 sq. ft. on the main floor.

Designed by Danielle Fauteux of Home Design

by Danielle, the home is being built as a Built Green home. The house style is refreshingly modern and positioned well to profile new products and systems to the general public and new home purchasers.

Members Ron and Dan Wrabel of Wrabel Brothers Construction with Jason Gagnon of Greenvale Construction are the project managers for this new build. Many CHBA CI members provide ongoing support in products and/or labour.

“This project allows us to be part of the community and also showcase the incredible talents in our local homebuilding industry,” said Matt McCurrach, CHBA CI president.

“For us it is about enhancing the educational experience of our trades students by giving them on site experience in addition to classroom work,” added Hank Bangma, Construction Foundations Instructor.

Due to the nature of the project, it features the latest innovative product and designs for those thinking of building a new home or even renovating extensively their current home.

CHBA CI will profile the building steps on Facebook and Twitter, giving followers an unusual snapshot of the residential building process.

Learn more about the CHBA CI at chbaci.ca

INSITE Custom Cabinets & Millwork insitecustomcabinets.com

PRACTICAL & BEAUTIFUL

TIMELESS

Style

Because the RIGHT MORTGAGE means something different to everyone ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Purchases Refinances Renewals Construction Debt Consolidation Self Employed New to Canada Home Renovations Investment

TANYA EVANS

Mortgage Consultant

ERIN LAWSON

Mortgage Consultant

LIZA DHARMAWAN Mortgage Consultant

For an exceptional experience call one of our Mortgage Consultants today.

SARAH PARK*

Mortgage Consultant

MORTGAGE ALLIANCE KAMLOOPS

820 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC V2C2H5

250.376.3798 #10-1103 12th St

Locally Owned & Operated

IN KAMLOOPS

Finishing Touches To Make Your House A Home

250-374-3010 www.mortgagealliance.com Independently owned & operated franchise of the Mortgage Alliance Network. *Mortgage Alliance-Sarah Park.

GREG PEACE

Mortgage Consultant

KEITH ALLAN

Mortgage Consultant

D10 4, 2014 5, 2014 D10�vFRIDAY, FRIDAY,July September

www.kamloopsthisweek.com www.kamloopsthisweek.com

TRADITIONAL ADVICE HOLDS TRUE FOR NON-TRADITIONAL HOME BUYERS To d a y ’s h o m e b u y e r d o e s n ’ t always look like the traditional nuclear family of the past.

A recent survey for TD found that a quarter of Canadians who recently bought a home, or who are planning to buy one in the next two years, are doing so on their own, while 40 per cent think buying property with friends or family is a great way to get started.

Whether buying a home alone, or together with friends or family, the guiding principles remain the same.

Michelle Snow, associate vice president for retail products at TD, offers some tips to help people navigate the home-buying process: • Don’t rush. Make an informed decision based on a realistic assessment of the budget, the down payment you can afford, and the type of property you want to buy.

• Set a realistic budget, taking into account all the costs associated with owning a home, like property taxes, insurance, utility bills and maintenance.

• Once your budget is set, test-drive the difference between rent and the

monthly mortgage payment by making an automatic transfer of that amount into a TFSA or other savings account.

This will help determine how comfortable you are with that commitment before locking in – and you’ll be able to save for a bigger down payment at the same time.

• Talk to a mortgage specialist who can help you navigate the questions related to budgets, lending products and specific financing considerations related to solo and shared ownership.

More information is available at www.tdcanadatrust.com/ homeownership.

—newscanada.com

KAMLOOPS PAINT & WINDOW COVERINGS 105-805 Notre Dame Dr., Kamloops, BC 250-828-1800

BC BLINDS-IN-MOTION

Kamloops, BC • 250-318-5336 bcblinds@gmail.com • bcblindsinmotion.ca

CREATIVE INTERIORS

Kamloops, BC • 250-371-0355 lenna@lennasinteriors.com

KARA COUPLAND INTERIOR DESIGN Kamloops, BC • 250-828-1186 kara@kcid.ca

200 Rebate when you purchase Duette or Silhouette Window Shadings with UltraGlide. †

®

®

®

LUCILLE'S INTERIOR AND WINDOW FASHIONS 975A Notre Dame Dr., Kamloops, BC 250-374-0077

KAMLOOPS HOME HARDWARE

1325 Josep Way, Kamloops, BC • 250-377-7234 kitchen@hhkamloops.ca

Effective September 1st until December 15th, 2014. † Purchase any combination of 4 Duette® or Silhouette® Window Shadings with UltraGlide® and receive a $200 rebate. Also, when you purchase any number of these additional shades, you’ll receive an extra $40 for each. Valid at participating retailers only. The rebate will be issued in the form of a Hunter Douglas Prepaid American Express® Gift Card. THE PROMOTION CARD is a trademark of The Hunt Group. All Rights Reserved. THE PROMOTION CARD is a Prepaid American Express® Card issued

by Amex Bank of Canada. ® Used by Amex Bank of Canada under license from American Express.

Every qualifying purchase helps a child in need get closer to their wish.

In the spirit of giving, we at Hunter Douglas have partnered with The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada to create the magic of a wish.

FRIDAY, September 5, 2014 v D11

www.kamloopsthisweek.com

WEST HIGHLANDS ABERDEEN’S SIGNATURE ADDRESS

Come Home… to the Hills…

West Highlands in Aberdeen is well known for its stunning vistas and magnificent views of the City of Kamloops and the North Thompson Valley but there is much more to West Highlands than views.

Sitting on the former Aberdeen Hills Golf Links, West Highlands has turned old fairways and greens into vibrant neighbourhoods made up of characteristic homes and growing families.

With all current building lots sold out, the next phase of building lots in West Highlands will be available soon. The long awaited new lots on the Crosshill Drive extension are bigger and wider to accommodate large homes with luxuries, such as three-car garages, and come site-graded with retaining walls. Many of the lots back onto open green space, while others have an outstanding view of the North Valley. The anticipated lots will sell quickly but reservations are available now.

The location not only boasts a magnificent view and a beautiful surrounding landscape, but includes amenities that make living easy. The entrance to West Highlands is right off the roundabout at Pacific Way and Aberdeen Drive, where kids have a mere five-minute walk to Pacific Way Elementary. Kids Time Childcare accommodates parents within the area and is fit for 80 children of all ages to attend.

For a brisk workout or an afternoon stroll, outdoor amenities are plentiful in the area. Along Aberdeen Drive is a multi-use path for walking and biking. Slightly down the hill is West Highlands Park, covering 38 acres of the former golf course. It features a paved walking path and open wildlife corridors. There is more to come as the City develops the park to include exercise areas, a community clubhouse, playing fields and ponds, all easily accessible from West Highlands.

The neighbourhood is appealing to more and more families but is also home to a multi-generational community.

The variety of homes includes single-family abodes, an upscale gated community and budget-friendly starter residences in a variety of multi-family developments.

Carradale Court, Stirling Heights and Livingston Court are suited for first-time home buyers or those looking for maintenance-free living and start at $294,900 to $399,000. The single-family neighbourhoods on Linfield, Crosshill and Dunbar have reached a level of visible completeness and are now well established. Single-family homes for larger growing families start at $469,000 and are fully landscaped. Homes in the gated lock-andleave strata community, Pacific Ridge Estates, start at $399,900.

Kamloops’ most respected builders have built the community to high standards. Aberdeen Highlands has ensured that every house adds to the community, creating consistent and appealing neighbourhoods. In an effort to minimize traffic and keep the neighbourhoods family-suited, there is a limited number of homes that have legal suite capability.

Although single-family lots are currently sold out, there is a great selection of new homes that are ready for you to move in or are nearing completion.

For the empty nester or the growing family, the neighbourhoods of West Highlands offer comfortable and convenient living. If you want to come home to the hills, call Aberdeen Highlands at 250-828-1676, go online to aberdeenhighlands.ca or ask your Realtor.

www.aberdeenhighlands.ca (250) 828-1676

D12 v FRIDAY, September 5, 2014

www.kamloopsthisweek.com