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• How does living in a strata unit work? • How can I save money on energy efficiency? “It’s easy to get caught up in the buying frenzy. Understanding mortgage options and just how much one can afford, reviewing market data and financial forecasts; knowing how to work with a REALTOR®, in what is a very strong sellers’ market; understanding what is covered by New Home Warranty – having answers to questions like these will help relieve pressure, and keep the buyer focused on their end goal” said Bob de Wit, CEO of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA). Luckily for local would-be buyers, help with all these questions and many more is now at hand. The GVHBA is holding its highly popular, free annual Home Buyer Seminar on Wednesday, March 2, from 5pm to 8pm at SFU Harbour Centre in downtown Vancouver. The event will kick off at 5pm with the Buyers’ Marketplace, which is your chance to meet industry companies, real estate services and home builders to get answers to some of your specific questions.
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Then from 6pm to 7.30pm, the main seminar will tackle these topics: • Planning to buy a presale condo? What are the benefits and considerations to investing in the presale stage? • New homes: What are the benefits to purchasing a new home? What does the New Home Warranty cover? • Legal documents: When and what should you be signing? • Rates trending upwards: What is the best option? Variable or fixed? • Home energy choices: Hard numbers and benefits for consideration. • Strata councils: Living and working within the rules. What are your rights, resources and
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responsibilities? • Market stats: Vancouver’s market is hot! With multiple bidding, how does one work with a real estate agent to achieve one’s purchase goals? Where are the up-and-coming neighbourhoods? The event will end with a Q&A session at 7.30pm, along with prize draws. The GVHBA Home Buyer Seminar is free to attend but seating is limited and registration is expected to reach capacity in advance. Register your place today at gvhba.org/events. Those who are unable to attend in person can register at gvhba.org/ events to view the live seminar online, and email or text in questions for the Q&A session.
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604-813-1044
604-689-8226 Yaletown 604-336-3539 Main Street 604-263-1144 Kerrisdale $1,350,000
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CENTRAL PARK DUPLEX LIVING! Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this quality built 5BR 1/2 duplex is situated in a prime central location. Walking distance to Moscrop Secondary, Central Park and Joyce Skytrain. New flooring throughout, 12 ft ceilings, S/S appliances, granite counters, and a gorgeous solarium make this a must see! 5236 DIVINE PLACE.
End 1362 sq ft, 2 bdrms, 2 bths, make it your own! 350 sq ft priv patio w sep entry & 2 parking. Insuite laundry, kingsize master & large ensuite.
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Above ground garden level 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms with 340+ sq.ft. Fenced patio in High Gate. 2 parking + locker. Pet and rental allowed. #201 - 7325 Arcola Street. The Go Team 604-263-1144
Large 6 bedroom / 3 bathroom home centrally located in Sapperton. Mortgage helper in place. Great for 1st time buyers or investor. 126 Braid Street. The Go Team 604-263-1144
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2 BED + OFFICE IN BRENTWOOD Investors & First Time Buyers - This fabulous condo is for you! Great home; great value; great investment. Well managed building. Desirable neighbourhood on tree-lined street. Short walk to Brentwood Mall, skytrain, restaurants. Springer Park across street. A MUST SEE! #208-1945 Woodway Pl Alan Yasin & Lori Pettigrew 604-649-7040
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SPACIOUS open concept condo in fantastic location! Close to schools, shopping, transit and highways. Refreshed with new paint throughout and new laminate floor in 2nd bedroom/den. Cozy up to the gas fireplace in the winter and enjoy BBQs with friends on the large patio in summer! Welcome home! 102-1999 SUFFOLK AVE. Vaune Kolber 604-506-7534
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EXCELLENT HOLDING PROPERTY 10 acre corner property. Currently equestrian facility with fabulous barns and arena. 3800 SF renovated home. Hold for the future. Close to 1.8 million SF shopping centre under construction. Can be purchased with adjacent property. APPOINTMENT ONLY PLS. 2829 53RD ST., LADNER
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Welcome home! Exclusive downtown location! Cressey built Maddox Development delivers an elegant, executive lifestyle with concierge service, fitness centre & luxurious steam rooms. This South facing, Corner unit offers a Gourmet kitchen with Italian cabinetry & Quartz counters. Spa bathrooms w/ heated flooring in the Master suite with custom glass walk in shower. All the upgrades including custom California Closets in Master & Foyer, in suite storage/Flex space plus Den, upgraded Miele washer & dryer, Air conditioning, premier spacious parking stall with private storage room & extra locker. Move in ready, like new & no GST! 1607-1351 CONTINENTAL STREET
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HOLDING PROPERTY Great 10 acre equestrian facility with 2 homes. Barn, workshop & paddocks close to port & rail expansion. May be purchased with additional properties. PLEASE DO NOT ENTER PROPERTY. 5085 28TH AVE., LADNER
HOLDING PROPERTY 10 Acre equestrian property. 3,000 sq.ft. Spanish style home. Ideal holding property. Close to rail and port expansion. Call for details. May be purchased with additional properties. Please do not enter property without an appointment.
4827 28TH AVE., LADNER
home, fabulous open concept living and located overlooking gorgeous ponds with pastoral views! Lovely landscaped gardens with patio & deck area perfect for summer gatherings! 4 yr old stunning 4 stall barn (12x14) and paddocks, heated tack room & 3 bay storage. Fenced & cross fenced. Includes attractive Greenhouse & Chicken Coop. Private & updated 2 bed/2 bath detached guest cottage. Excellent location nestled on 18.61 Acres of private, lush farmland in popular Campbell Valley.
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sunny hilltop overlooking the mountains and rolling terrain is the site of developer Woodbridge Properties’ latest boutique townhome community in Surrey’s Grandview Heights neighbourhood. Tucked away on a quiet street among green space and mature trees, Oliver offers three- to four-bedroom Craftsmanstyle homes embodying high-quality family living, in a location that is hard to beat. With two schools within easy walking distance, residents will be able to watch their kids head off to school before strolling over to the coffee shops and stores at nearby Morgan Crossing and Grandview Corners shopping centres. “Everyone says ‘location, location,’ but ours really does have the location that makes it great, with an array of amenities at your doorstep,” says Jessica Radziszewska, marketing manager with Woodbridge Properties. “It’s low-density – only 57 homes on approximately three acres that are lushly landscaped – and overlooks the northern mountain range.” Many of the homes will have views
of the mountains, but if they don’t, they will have a walk-out deck and/or yard, Radziszewska says. With larger homes of just under 1,900 square feet and smaller homes between 1,500 and 1,640 square feet, Oliver offers ideal options for families and downsizers alike. “Homes are geared for families, but downsizers selling their big homes will also find us very appealing,” Radziszewska says. “A lot of our homes are larger, with double-wide garages, a spacious open-plan main floor, goodsized bedrooms upstairs and a bonus room that has the option to be built out as a fourth bedroom with closet and an optional bathroom.” Woodbridge has a history of developing high-quality townhome communities in Surrey, including Rosemary Gate, Blackberry Walk and Abbey Road. Likewise, Oliver homes will boast the highest-quality construction, Radziszewska says. “Our construction partner, Park Ridge Homes, is known in the Lower Mainland for producing a quality home, using mate-
rials that you know are going to last,” she says. The homes’ Craftsman-style architecture features characteristic steeply pitched rooflines, mullioned windows, gable trusses, painted wood trim and shingled exteriors, with columns framing the entry doors. Family-friendly, modern interiors feature an open concept that creates a warm and welcoming space, with 10-foot ceilings, built-in speakers and optional fireplace in the main room. Shaker kitchens have oversized pantries and cabinets, quartz countertops, tiled backsplashes and stainless steel appliances. Other highlights include large patios and/ or decks, expansive Energy Star windows and lots of pot lights throughout to maximize light, shower seats and vaulted ceilings in the master bedroom. Oliver is located at 2855 158th Street in Surrey. Sales begin February 13, with homes scheduled for completion between March and December of this year. For information, visit wbhomes.ca/oliver/register.html or call 604-536-9333.
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