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ON THE COVER 36 The Hamptons – Affordable Luxury Living in South Surrey South Surrey’s luxurious neighbourhood, Grandview Heights, has just gotten better. The city’s most sought-after community, known for its retail therapy, upscale urban lifestyle and living, is adding a new residential community to their already enviable list of developments.

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angley is a wonderfully diverse community with history, farms, shopping and growing residential neighbourhoods. This was the site of the 1858 proclamation of British Columbia’s status as a colony, and a National Historic Site still stands in honour of the occasion. Farmland is plentiful across Langley, and remains an important part of the area’s geography. More recent development has expanded residential areas along with retail and entertainment opportunities, transforming Langley into a vibrant place to live, work and play.

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Feeling more like rambling than opening up the reins? Take a fragrant breather and enjoy some “zen” time in the tranquil Erikson’s Daylily Gardens, with over 3,000 varieties of day lilies, or on a rainy day, visit Sendall Gardens’ tropical greenhouse. Experience even more blooms at Maples Discovery Gardens Co-op, which offers botanical gardens and a thriving salmon habitat within Latimer Creek, which winds Langley comprises the City of Langley, a 10 sq. km concentrated ur- through the property. Located a few blocks south of Highway 1 on ban core, and the Township of Langley. The combined community of 200th Street, this six-acre oasis also houses 51 community garden approximately 125,000 residents stretches west to east from Surrey plots for urban green thumbs. to Abbotsford, and south to north from the U.S. border up to the Those who prefer the greens of golf can choose from beginner par Fraser River. With Langley City alone having over 300 acres of park3s to international competition level courses. Langley has eight golf lands, farms and nurseries, there is an expanse of land not available courses and clubhouse amenities across Langley, with beautiful in other Lower Mainland communities. views of the Golden Ears mountains and majestic Fraser Valley. Want Thanks to the open spaces, there are lots of opportunities to get out- to be outdoors, but would rather drive a car than a club? Good news — side, and not just on a patio. Try your hand at milking a cow, go on Langley is home to the Lower Mainland’s only drive-in theatre! Enjoy a hayride and pet some sheep at Aldor Acres and Dairy Centre (and movie features under the stars with popcorn and blankets. don’t forget the pumpkin patch next October). Enjoy berries fresh Langley is just as much rock-and-roll as it is country, and there off the vines at numerous “u-pick” farms including Driediger Farms are many fabulous venues for indoor entertainment and recreaMarket and Kraus Berry Farms, and pick up some local produce or tion. Cascades Casino Resort is a first-class gaming facility and baking for dinner. Langley is known as the Horse Capital of British Columbia, and equestrian centres offer premier hunter and jumper >> continued on page 8

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side from discovering that an overwhelming number of mortgage professionals have their own residence set up in a Variable rate product (a topic touched on last month) you may gain an interesting perspective on creating Options.

After all several hundred transactions later, with a wide variety of lenders, I have learned more than a few things along the way. Things which I try to apply to our own financing whenever possible. So much of my role with clients is in creating options, options which may never be required, but are prudent to structure during Mortgage inception potentially saving clients thousands down the road. The following is a strategy that I’ve successfully offered to clients as a ‘no-cost insurance plan’ creating a safety net from simple circumstances. This goes well beyond a simple ‘skip-a-payment’ policy.

For each doubled payment (bi-weekly ideally) there is a banked ‘missed payment’ option. Not just skipping one, but potentially skipping up to 30 payments in a row in a 5yr term mortgage. Of course none of us ever plans or wants to miss a payment. However this is like a sort of disability insurance policy that costs nothing at all to have in place. Just a few minutes of planning and foresight. Not only is there the option to miss payments, just as importantly there is an option of cutting the payment in half by reverting back to the original contracted amortisation. Extending the amortisation

• Reduce a monthly payment by 50 per cent, simply by reverting back to the original amortization. • Reduce a payment to zero for an equal length of time for which they have been making double payments (within the term of the mortgage only, as the missa-payment option resets to zero at the start of each new mortgage term). This all about money management and creating options for the unpredictable path all our lives follow. This is simply a tool, one which may never be used, but is comforting to have handy. As a happy personal anecdote, the fact that my wife and I had been enacting this strategy for 2 years gave us significant confidence when we wrote an offer on another property without having our current residence listed, let alone sold. We knew if we needed to we could turn off the payment on the old house for up to 2 years reducing the carrying costs to nil. Ultimately our former home sold within a few months, but having the knowledge and power gave us comfort to make a move on a property that we otherwise may not have.

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The first step is finding a lender with an aggressive match-a-payment/ miss-a-payment program, I know of only one that ticks all the other important ‘options’ boxes as well (i.e. 20% open prepayment privileges). The target audience for this plan is typically above the age of 45, have less than 15 years current amortisation on their mortgage, and are somewhat fiscally conservative, as most CDN’s in fact are.

beyond what was originally contracted is not typically a simple thing, with this strategy we have that option at our fingertips. With this plan you (the client) are in the driver’s seat. Rather than being locked into a higher payment, you have effectively created a two- step buffer should anything in life change radically. And really via a simple e-mail or phone call one can:

This is part of my own approach to being more of an A-Z solution than simply just A-to-B.

The Heart of the Plan On paper, we take what’s typically — a 15year amortization back out to 30 years, and then we implement the match-a-payment option, this doubling of the baseline payment will reduce the effective amortization to as little as 11 years and 6 months.

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Port Coquitlam: Small-town Charm with an Abundance of Opportunity

n 2011, the City of Port Coquitlam adopted a new corporate strategic plan, called Vision 2020. The vision, as defined, reads: “Port Coquitlam is a happy, vibrant, safe community with healthy, engaged residents and thriving businesses, supported by sustainable resources and services.”

And they’re right on the money. With a younger age demographic than the region as a whole, the city of 60,000 known as “PoCo” combines that coveted small-town charm with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activity with easy access to the urban atmosphere of the big city. Port Coquitlam is ideally situated, far enough from the bustle of Vancouver for a suburban feel, but major artery the Lougheed Highway makes travel both east and west convenient and quick. The Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, is just 40 minutes away, while in town, the new Coast Meridian Overpass, which links the north part of the city with the south, has won awards for its engineering. Families with children of any age will not be disappointed with Port Coquitlam’s amenities. The city boasts fourteen elementary schools, five middle schools and two senior secondary schools, as well as a francophone school and a few private schools. Post-secondary education is not far away, either: students can easily access Douglas College, Simon Fraser University, the British Columbia Institute of Technology, and the University of British Columbia. There are plenty of wholesome local activities for youth as well: A popular downtown youth activ-

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iversrun is a rarity: a new, single family housing development in the heart of Coquitlam’s Town Centre neighbourhood. A small community of 38 private homes, the quiet streets are but a stone’s throw from the Coquitlam River, belying the amenities that are a short walk away. Town Centre is truly the hub of what’s happening in the city — from shopping to sporting events to a night of theatre. This highly accessible area is a natural draw for people who love Coquitlam and want to be closer to the action. The exclusive neighbourhood is offered by the FAR Group of Companies, a local development group with over three decades of experience building residential homes in the Lower Mainland. They have partnered with the highly reputable National Home Warranty and Royal LePage West Real Estate Services to make the entire home purchase experience convenient and enjoyable. One look at the private street and cul-de-sac locations, and buyers will be feeling comfortable and confident in their purchase.

ing retail and dining establishments are also close at hand, along with Douglas College’s David Lam Campus, Evergreen Cultural Centre and other urban pleasures. Riversrun homes are Craftsman-inspired, beautifully built and finished residences with all the “extras” included as standard features. Gourmet kitchens are well-appointed with gas-powered ranges and full appliance packages. Full-size kitchen islands are complemented by formal dining rooms or more casual spaces, depending on the selected home layout. Great rooms sprawl away from the kitchen, providing ample room for party guests or room for little ones to play yet not be underfoot. Eight different floor plans are available within the Riversrun collection of homes, to suit today’s diverse families and lifestyles. Traditional layouts include three or four bedrooms up, plus den, great room designs and dining areas. Huge covered decks are one of Riversrun sought-after highlights for the ultimate in outdoor living, plus all basement finishings for either additional living space or a one- or twobedroom legal suite with separate entrance.

“This is the first new development of its kind in more than a decade, and this particular area of Coquitlam has every advantage possible. Everything is within walking distance, and at a flat elevation, makThe Riversrun neighbourhood is located on Gabriola Drive, near the ing it that much more accessible,” says Brian Lamb, Sales Manager intersection of Pipeline Road and David Avenue. The homes start at for Riversrun. “We’re close to the West Coast Express, and the new $799,900 plus GST and these 3 storey homes are offered in a range SkyTrain line is coming in 2016. This area is much easier to navigate of 3-, 4- and 5-bedroom layouts — all with fully finished basements. than coming down the mountain.” The development is in the construction phase, but the Show Home Riversrun is directly connected to its nature namesake. The 38 lots is ready for viewing, and located at 1319 Hollybrook Street (travel have a thick shield of trees to the north-east, and expansive green east on David Avenue to Coast Meridian). The Show Home is open space running along either side of the adjacent stretch of the river. Monday to Thursday from 1 to 6pm, and Saturday and Sundays Opportunities to get outdoors to cycle, hike or just take a stroll with noon to 5pm. For more information and weekly updates check out the family are literally just out the front door. For those who would our website at www.riversrun.ca or contact Brian at 604.468.8488 rather hit the runway than the trails, Coquitlam Centre and surround- or info@riversrun.ca. See you at Riversrun! 20 New Homes Magazine |

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ability principles have been incorporated throughout the La Via design process. Indoor and outdoor amenity areas provide an added dimension to resident’s social lives. Private large balconies or patios cater to the outdoor living prized so much by West Coast residents. La Via also shows the thought that has gone into the ongoing costs of ownership. Amenities that are often underutilized and expensive to maintain have been avoided in the interest of functionality and simplicity of operation of the building over the long term. Reduced costs, ease of maintenance, and lower strata fees will benefit every La Via home owner for years to come.

LaViaPoco offers “The Way” out of this dilemma. Now 100% complete and ready for occupancy, these 34 condos in central Port Coquitlam, offer everything you need or would ever want in your new home. Whether you are a first time buyer or a downsizer — you will be Truly “The Way” to your New Life, La Via is less than 5 minutes from the equally impressed with these new One-, Two- or Two-Bedroom-plusWest Coast Express and just 10 minutes from the future Evergreen Den homes with nine-foot ceilings throughout, oversized windows for Line station at Coquitlam Centre. And just outside your door — all that more natural light, spacious bedrooms, modern functional kitchens makes Port Coquitlam such a great place to live — the Kelly Avenue and a home automated protection system for each new home. Peace Greenway; just steps away Gates Park and the Traboulay PoCo Trail of mind plus the lifestyle you want: that’s Livin @LaViaPoco. give a sense of the possibilities for an active lifestyle along with the Regardless of size, every home in La Via expresses the same ap- nearby recreation centres and pools. A thriving arts and culture scene proach to design: optimal use of space, carefully chosen materials adds to the fabric of community life. Shopping and dining options are and finishes for luxurious ultimate comfort, and with quality and abundant and Poco boasts a full spectrum of professional, financial, sustainability driving every decision in design and construction for and medical services. People of every age group and diverse walks enduring value. The 10 functional floor plans are designed to fit all of life find Port Coquitlam is a place to call home. lifestyles — standard features include engineered flooring, premium It is all in the details, it is said, and there is so much more to the La Via stainless steel appliances (including an over-the-range microwave Story. The Circadian Group’s Joe Crivici sums it up this way: “Trusted hood fan), under mount deep double-bowl sinks and polished stone quality, attention to detail and a comprehensive customer care packcomposite countertops in the kitchens and bathrooms. Bedrooms age is integral to every home we build. And La Via is well priced to place are roomy enough to comfortably accommodate queen-sized — even it within reach today and to deliver value tomorrow and long after.” More king-sized beds. information about La Via is available at www.LaViaPoco.com or by conThe Circadian Team has taken the time to anticipate and include the tacting the Sales Team at 604.475.5100 or by email info@laviapoco.com. little things that make a big difference. LEED & Built Green sustain- La Via… is The Way to Everything You Want. 24 New Homes Magazine |

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ontgomery Acres is a brand-new community within Maple Ridge, but the name already feels like home for long-time residents east of the Golden Ears Bridge. The creekside community was formerly a 10-acre farm owned by the Montgomery family from 1946 until 2011. The Montgomery name, and their fond memories of “the farm as home” will carry on through the future of this heritage pasture land. Epic Homes has recently introduced the first phase of this community with 83 single-family homes, priced from $509,000 and ready for immediate occupancy. Locally owned and actively building familyfriendly communities in Maple Ridge since 1998, Epic Homes remains focused on this District because of its fantastic value for families: a safe community with abundant outdoor recreation and convenient access to shopping and other amenities. “Montgomery Acres can provide a fresh, new start for young families looking to move up or move across into a home with more current features,” says Ryan Connolly, general manager at Epic Homes. “The substantial comparable value for dollars spent continues to be a big plus for this area, and because of this we continue to attract buyers from Surrey, Langley, the Tri-Cities and even Vancouver.” The community of Montgomery Acres is nestled on the doorstep of Kanaka Creek Regional Park and surrounded by the beauty of oldgrowth forest. The site is immediately adjacent to walking trails, Kanaka creek, and nature views, and a short distance to Allouette Lake and the Fraser River. Nature is come by easily; however, with one or two block access to the community from both Dewdney Trunk Road and the Lougheed Highway. The Cape Cod-influenced, Craftsman style homes are a full three stories including an unfinished basement (with custom option to finish) for a total of +3,000 square feet. Layouts are three- or four-bedroom 28 New Homes Magazine |

up, with versatile open floor plans on the main level to accommodate entertaining hosts or active families. Even with a full house, the 10’ ceilings and tall interior doors with transom glass keep the main floor feeling spacious. Rear decks / patios provide extra room to move and a welcome spot to enjoy some fresh air. Social kitchens with adjacent eating space are a conversation piece as well as superbly functional. Quartz stone countertops provide lasting luxury and a striking appearance to the large island with eating bar. Cooks will appreciate the full ceramic backsplash, pull-out Moen spray faucet and stainless steel, undermount dual sink. Bathrooms are equally well-outfitted, and residents will enjoy spacious five-piece ensuites with free standing MAXX soaker tubs, 4' walk-in showers and dual vanity sinks. Traditional layouts don’t miss out on modern upgrades to increase comfort and functionality of each home. High tech wiring is standard, including a “smart panel” for wireless connections, and all homes are rough-wired for future solar hot water heating systems. Energy savings are built in with high efficiency furnaces and low-E windows to both increase energy efficiency and block out harmful UV rays. “We’re currently offering a $10,000 furniture and appliance giveaway and construction is now well underway,” Connolly continues. “The community is really starting to take shape so it’s a great time to come out and see what we’re building firsthand.” Montgomery Acres is located at 112th Avenue, directly east of 240th Street in Maple Ridge. The 3- and 4-bedroom homes start at $509,960 and range from 1850 to 2270 square feet plus full unfinished basement. Phase 1 is currently under pre-construction and is planned to be ready for occupancy starting in February 2014. For more information, contact Norm Jones, Sales Manager, at 604.727.9197 or norm@epichomes.info.

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VANCOUVER, B.C. – February 4, 2014 The first month of 2014 saw home sale and listing totals outpace historical averages in the Greater Vancouver housing market. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver reached 1,760 on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in January 2014. This represents a 30.3 per cent increase compared to the 1,351 sales recorded in January 2013, and a 9.9 per cent decline compared to the 1,953 sales in December 2013. Last month’s sales were 7.2 per cent above the 10-year sales average for the month. “The Greater Vancouver housing market has been in a balanced market for nearly a year. This has meant steady home sale and listing activity accompanied by stable home prices,” Sandra Wyant, REBGV president said. New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 5,345 in January. This represents a 4.2 per cent increase

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Last month’s new listing count was 17.7 per cent higher than the region’s 10-year new listing average for the month.

The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the Greater Vancouver MLS® is 12,602, a 4.9 per cent decline compared to January 2013 and a nine per cent increase compared to December 2013. The MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $606,800. This represents a 3.2 per cent increase compared to January 2013. With the sales-to-active-listings ratio at 14 per cent, the region remains in balanced market territory. “If you’re looking to sell your home in a balanced market, it’s critical that your list price is reflective of current market conditions,” Wyant said.

Sales of detached properties in January 2014 reached 728, an increase of 34.3 per cent from the 542 detached sales recorded in January 2013, and a 10.5 per cent increase from the 659 units sold in January 2012. The benchmark price for a detached property in Greater Vancouver increased 3.2 per cent from January 2013 to $929,700. Sales of apartment properties reached 753 in January 2014, an increase of 30.7 per cent compared to the 576 sales in January 2013, and an increase of 14.6 per cent compared to the 657 sales in January 2012.The benchmark price of an apartment property increased 3.7 per cent from January 2013 to $371,500. Attached property sales in January 2014 totalled 279, an increase of 19.7 per cent compared to the 233 sales in January 2013, and a 6.9 per cent increase from the 261 attached properties sold in January 2012.The benchmark price of an attached unit increased 1.7 per cent between January 2013 and 2014 to $457,700.

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n exclusive collection of 80 luxury condominiums in White Rock, Royce has earned industry accolades by taking home four prestigious Gold Georgie Awards at the February 1st Metro Vancouver new home building industry event, which celebrates the best of BC Construction.

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How much Royce has to offer can be best appreciated by visiting the actual site. Tour the display centre and explore the extensive range of floor plans available, so many that there is not room on the walls for them all. Walk through the display suite to see how all of the details come together. Start with a visit to the Royce website at www.royceliving.com.

Bed and bath continues the theme of elegant livFrom the designers to the builders to the marketing. The light, airy atmosphere makes the genering group, Royce is the result of the efforts of a ous bedrooms feel even more spacious. Luxurious local team, people who live and work in the area appointments such as heated floors in the master and appreciate all that it has to offer. This is re- ensuites and liberal use of marble, glass, tile, and flected in the design itself, as every Royce home is mirror brings the spa experience to every Royce uniquely designed and oriented to take advantage home, as does the building’s fireside lounge and of as much of the panoramic water views as posfitness centre complete with a yoga studio. sible. The north side of the building set into the hillside neighbours one of White Rock’s many cov- Living in White Rock is about so much more than eted protected tree preservations. All the homes looking out the window at a beautiful ocean view, at Royce are positioned South to take advantage and Royce’s location gives ready access to all of of the ocean courtyard and neighbourhood views. it. The charm of the beachfront with its seawalk, shops, and restaurants is close at hand. Walk a Of course, if one’s home has a stunning view, it few blocks in the other direction for access to only makes sense to be able to get out and enjoy it. medical and professional services, shopping from With that in mind, Royce homes boast the biggest boutique to chain stores, supermarkets, restaudecks in White Rock. Taking life outdoors, a hallmark of West Coast living, couldn’t be more invit- rants, and community services. Parks and trails ing or more convenient with individual natural gas make it easy to escape the urban rush. Add to that and electrical outlets on decks and patios. What’s the increasingly effective transportation links to more, the exterior finishes and lush landscaping the rest of the lower mainland and it is clear that integrate Royce harmoniously into its surround- Royce has a lot to offer.

Indoors, Royce homes are characterized by elegance, luxury, and livability. Oversized windows bathe every home in an abundance of natural light, showing the beautifully designed interiors at their best. Floor to ceiling cabinets lend practical style to kitchens sure to please the inner

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Highbury Residences Luxury, Convenience and Freedom in West Point Grey

here you want to be: West Point Grey offers coastal living at its finest. A well-established community on the western edge of Vancouver, the area offers walking-distance accessibility to Jericho Beach, to dining establishments both fine and funky, and to shops and services for distinctive tastes.

Function is as equally present in the energy efficient design that is topped off by rooftop greenscaping.

“The homes have elegant, inviting living spaces with truly exquisite design elements. The modern interiors and luxurious layouts cater to refined tastes,” says Patrick Weeks, Highbury listing agent with ReMax Select Properties. “Highbury Residences is an opulent offering in Vancouver’s most sought-after area, and with six private units, only available to a select few.”

rooms in the master ensuites, and 100% wool carpeting for comfort and warmth. Each residence has in-suite storage, a third bathroom with good proximity to the main living space, and a roomy pantry with adjacent laundry room. Secure underground parking is available for two full-size vehicles.

“Three of the homes have expansive rooftop patios and gardens, and they all offer open floor plans, high ceilings and magnificent hardwood floors,” says Weeks. “You get the space of a single-family home Wonderfully situated in the heart of West Point Grey, Highbury Resi- with the freedom of a lock-and-go lifestyle.” dences offers an equally short drive west to the UBC Endowment Lands or east to the Granville Street Bridge. Golfing, tennis, parks The six residences range from 2,200-2,400 square feet, and have and the yacht club are close enough to consider them neighbours, three bedrooms plus a “flex-room.” The open designs include fully and residents can easily choose their local haunts from the West 4th, appointed designer kitchens with premium European appliances West 10th or West Broadway urban centres. The Residences have for modern panache. The kitchens feature large islands with eating been built with downsizers in mind, with just six, single-level homes bars that continue through to large dining / living room spaceswith in a three-story building. Residents have a compelling opportunity flexibility to host a holiday feast for the family or serve up favourite to enjoy this upscale community without the worry of yard work and cocktails to a pre-theatre crowd. Hardwood flooring provides elegant continuity through the kitchen, dining, living spaces and hallway, and excessive home maintenance. a choice of two neutral colour schemes augment the extensive finHighbury Residences are a most prestigious offering by the South ishings including wainscoting panels, limestone-tiled fireplaces and Street Development Group, who have over 30 years experience in the quartz countertops . Lower Mainland. The developer teamed with Integra Architecture and Urban One Builders to exquisitely join luxury and elegance with Private living areas in the homes are spacious and thoughtful in detail, expansive, open floor plans conducive to a social West Coast lifestyle. including “his and hers” closets, soaker tubs and dual-sink bath-

Highbury Residences is located at 1981 Highbury Street (at West 4th Highbury Residences was built with the vision of creating an architec- Avenue) in Vancouver. The three-bedroom, three-bath homes start tural landmark with timeless appeal. With an elegant stone façade at $1,988,000. Private presentations can be arranged by contacting and expansive windows to maximize both views and natural light, 604.803.9335 or info@highburyliving.ca. More information about the concrete building is a beautiful addition on the tree-lined street. Highbury Residences is available at www.highburyliving.ca. Looking for more? Browse past articles and read up on the latest new projects at www.bcnewhomes.ca

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Building a Custom Home KFA Homes Makes the Process Easy for You

uilding a custom home can seem like a daunting task, and many prospective home buyers may find the thought too overwhelming. It might appear easier to buy an existing home, and either make modifications or compromise some of the “must haves.” KFA Homes can quash those fears, with their promise to make the process an easy one. Support is offered through the full journey of building a custom home: working with the banks to secure financing; selecting and buying a lot; designing the home and creating functionality; obtaining necessary permits; and interior / exterior design elements.

KFA Homes walks clients all around the block, but doesn’t cut corners. Their focus is on good quality and good value, with exemplary customer service throughout. The company works with clients on home builds best suited to wants and needs, ensuring the buyer gets everything on their list. Knowing that your custom-built residence will be home for years to come, KFA works with clients to build designs that suit the various stages of life. Putting thought into tomorrow as well as today is time well spent in creating the “perfect” home. Builders and blueprints may make a house, but KFA Homes precedes the building phase, with a value-added difference. Much more than perusing a home show of sample tiles, engineered wood planks and creatively named paints, KFA offers the real experience to “touch and feel” their Vancouver Show Home. The Cypress Street home was built based on their standard specifications that are sought after in the Lower Mainland, and brings samples alive in realistic applications and room sizes. “Our Show Home is something really special that most developers don’t offer. With a great builder, we’ve created a showpiece, and this gives a great reference point for discussions about options and finishings,” says Karim Walji of KFA Homes. “The opportunity to come in and see, touch and feel a product is much more helpful to people than sitting in an office.”

The “great builder” that Walji refers to is Clay Construction Inc., winner of the 2013 Grand Georgie Award for Best Custom Home Builder in BC. Larry and Candice Clay have been building homes across the Lower Mainland for over 10 years, and have developed a reputation for employing both excellence and ethics in all their construction builds. Larry applies his passion for building solid, well-made homes to everything his company touches, from conducting business to actual building. Clay Construction’s interest in enhancing the home building process for clients partners perfectly with KFA Homes’ goals and values. “Our goals are premier service and customer satisfaction. We stay involved through the entire construction process to ensure that each detail is completed to the highest standard,” says Larry Clay. “We’re constantly working to improve not only our company, but also the communication between homeowners and builders.” Prospective custom home buyers have an upcoming opportunity to talk to Larry Clay on site while checking out the hands-on experience of KFA’s Show Home. Clay will be at the Vancouver home on three consecutive Saturday afternoons: March 15th, 22nd and 29th. The Show Home is located at 6307

Cypress Street and is open weekends from 1-5pm. More information is available at www.kfahomes.com and www.clayconstruction.ca, or by contacting 604.313.5491, info@kfahomes.com or @KFAHomes.

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