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Vancouver Has 800,000 Spare Bedrooms, 120,000 Needed: Study I
f only it were possible to take the many thousands of spare bedrooms in empty-nester homes across Vancouver and give them to families struggling in cramped accommodation. Half of the population of Vancouver is over-housed – living in homes with more bedrooms than they need – resulting in some 800,000 empty bedrooms across the city, according to an analysis sent to REW.ca by the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis (CANCEA). At the other end of the scale, there are 120,000 “missing bedrooms” needed for Vancouver’s under-housed – residents and families living in accommodation that is too small for their needs, says Paul Smetanin, CANCEA founder and president. CANCEA found that 15 per cent of Vancouver residents, and 10 per cent
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of Vancouver households, are underhoused. This number drops to 10 and 5 per cent respectively for the whole of BC. Smetanin also found that 50 per cent of Vancouverites, or 55 per cent of households, are over-housed – climbing to 60 per cent across all of BC. The analysis considers that a childless, co-habiting couple living in any accommodation with more than one bedroom is over-housed. “When we talk about the under-housed, we also need to talk about the overhoused,” Smetanin told REW.ca. “The number of people living in Vancouver’s single-family homes is falling.” Lack of Smaller Homes Smetanin said that this is largely due to empty-nesters remaining in their singlefamily homes after their adult children have left – which could be partly due to a
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lack of available smaller-home inventory for boomers to downsize into, and/or lack of desire to move. Indeed, the proportion of Vancouver’s over-housed population climbs to a massive 70 per cent among people aged 65 and over. It is the same percentage in households with an income of $150,000 or more, and also 70 per cent among home owners (versus renters). When those factors are combined (older, higher income, owner) the proportion of overhoused is 80 per cent. However, even younger and less affluent Vancouverites had a surprisingly high level of over-housing, with 40 per cent of people under 30 being overhoused, and 45 per cent of households with an income below $40K also overhoused. The only group with lower levels of over-housing was renters, at 25 per
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cent, and 15 per cent for younger, lowincome renters. The number of spare bedrooms is equivalent to 15 years of construction at the current rate of building, says Smetanin, according to a recent Metro story on the CANCEA analysis. Urban planner, developer and architect Michael Geller, told Metro, “One of the reasons people stay in their homes is because they often cannot find an alternative acceptable housing choice.” Geller argues that a significant increase in the supply of townhomes and smaller houses is needed to encourage empty-nesters out of their large singlefamily homes. This in turn would free up many detached houses for families who need them, or make single-family lots available to be redeveloped with multiple units.
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STEVEN ALMEIDA
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sutton centre realty
604.358.5758 Over 3300 square feet of living space on two levels, renovated family home kept in immaculate condition. This home sits on a sunny corner with a south facing back yard with a view and ample parking. Great investment home. Spacious floor plan with three bedrooms upstairs and two self-contained one bedroom suites down with separate entrances. Great outdoor living space with over 800 square feet of covered balcony and 400 square feet of lower patio. Excellent location, one block to Parkcrest Elementary and 10-minute walk to Burnaby North High School and Skytrain, short drive to Brentwood Mall and Kensington Plaza. Duplex R4 Lot 69x124.
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1-3 PM 1600 Holdom Avenue, Burnaby $1,988,000
Bob Bracken
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604.263.2823
bobbracken.com bob@bobbracken.com
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410-650 W 41ST Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2M9
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1847 VENABLES STREET
482 WEST 17TH AVENUE
7025 BELCARRA DRIVE
• Big 4 lvl Char Income Property, 3419 SF, potential Inc $87,300/yr, Views • 4 Legal Suites, Commercial Dr Area, Updates & More, 30’X124’ RT-5 Lot • Investors, Owner-Occupiers, Shared Ownership Asking $2,028,000
• Huge 4 lvl Character Revenue Building, 4598 SF, Gr Income $114,480/yr • 7 Suites, Recent Renos, Newer Garage, Big 46’X137.5’ RS-7 Corner Lot • Investors, Owner-Occupiers, Shared Ownership Asking $3,298,000
• Stunning Contemporary Luxury Home w Burrard Inlet & Mtn Views • Great Kitchen, 3463 SF, Wood Flrs, Open Plan, Huge Sundeck & 2 Suites • Owner-Occupiers Asking $2,550,000
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“Your East Vancouver Real Estate Experts!” 2669 WEST 10TH AVENUE
Diane Kunic-Grandjean
KITSILANO - DARE TO LIVE IN A DIFFERENT LAYOUT 3 BED - 2.5 BATH - 3 LEVEL TOWNHOUSE - 1662SQFT NOW ACCEPTING 2 CATS AND 2 DOGS
$1,549,000
Tired of cookie-cutter townhouse layout? Welcome to a unique, airy and very spacious laid out 3 bed, 2.5 bath townhouse offering 1662 sq ft on 3 levels! Superb volume & space in both 2nd floor bedrooms with their rare vaulted ceilings & large windows. The fabulous top floor bedroom is more of a retreat with its en-suite claw foot bathtub, half-moon shape window and skylight...it will surely seduce you! Clean up your barbecue as summer parties await on your private above ground deck of nearly 500sqft with gas hook up and garden shed. Feeling a bit chilly? Cozy up by your living room gas fireplace adjacent to your roomy dining room. Don't get fooled by the size of the kitchen: design is everything and you will find that this contained kitchen with a separate pantry/nook will suit your Chef's requirements. 2 cats AND 2 dogs allowed, no rentals. 1 secured parking stall. Intimate 7 unit complex, efficiently self-managed and close to so many attractive amenities: Kits Farmer's market, Community Centre, Connaught Park, and Schools! Bring your house size furniture and start enjoying your life in delightful Kitsilano.
NEW LISTING SOMA IS WITHIN YOUR REACH - 2 BED, 1 BATH, 830SQFT IN-SUITE LAUNDRY RENTALS ALLOWED 1 CAT OR 1 DOG #2-224 E.12TH AVE.
Lisa MacIntosh
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$529,000
Just when you thought you could never afford to live in SOMA…dream again! We are delighted to bring you the unique opportunity to own a 2 bed, 1 bath, 830sqft condo, with in-suite laundry and no rental restrictions. The entire suite occupies 1/2 of the 2nd floor of this very well maintained and renovated boutique building (5 units only). The 2 bedrooms lay at each end of this smart floorplan for utmost privacy. A functional & spacious kitchen with countertop galore adjacent to an airy dining area w/its very own window. The vast living room, accommodating many a style & size of furnishing, basks in the natural light coming through a 12’ sliding door opening onto your balcony (bbq OK). New exterior envelope, windows & balconies and painting done over the past 2 years. One secured storage locker, a communal secured bike room and an exterior parking stall. Did we mention you can bring your dog or your cat? Life is good in SOMA.
GREAT LOCATION CALLS FOR GREAT OPPORTUNITY! 525-527 MALKIN AVE. $1,875,000
NEW LISTING
Calling all builders, Developers and forward thinkers alike! Nestled in a fantastic little pocket between Strathcona and The Drive are two RT-3 irregular lots forming a whopping 5,865 square feet! Facing South-West, these lots offer open views all the way to City Gate to the West and Terminal Avenue to the South. Across the street lays Trillium Park with its turf fields, playground and dog park. Further West will see the potential relocation of St Paul's Hospital. A truly unique opportunity in an ever growing neighbourhood! RT-3 zoning with potential of 3 dwellings. Build two 1/2 duplexes & an infill house, all 3 could potentially be stratified and sold separately (to be confirmed by Buyer with City of Vancouver). Driveby first, then call us!
1 BED - 1 BATH - 508 SQ.FT. WEST END LIVING AT ITS BEST! 609-1040 PACIFIC ST. $399,000
Some call it living on the Peninsula, others the West End. In both cases, our 1 bed/1 bath ppty is offering you the lifestyle many dream of: a 3 min walk to sandy beaches, English Bay, Stanley Park & sunsets galore. Beautifully & smartly reno’d, well laid out w/ an attractive, modern kitchen & ample cabinets, opening onto a generous Dng & Lvg space for great entertainment time. Sip your coffee/glass of wine/beer at any time on the covered balcony; BBQ is ok. The bdrm easily welcomes a queen bed and a few chest of drawers. Great amount of in-suite storage throughout & 1 storage locker on the same floor. Secured bike room, 2 cats allowed (no dogs). Pkg & rental on wait list. On the6th flr of a concrete bldg. at such an attractive price, how can you possibly miss the opportunity of living the life?
L i s a M a c I n t o s h Te a m - D e x t e r A s s o c i a t e s R e a l t y Medallion Club - Top 10% of Realtors in Greater Vancouver Photos & Visual Tours at: www.lisamacintosh.com Email: lisa@lisamacintosh.com Tel: 604-263-1144
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604-689-8226 Yaletown 604-336-3539 Main Street 604-263-1144 Kerrisdale PH12 – 868 KINGSWAY
4995 CULLODEN STREET
$1,299,000
$401,900
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7658-7660 BURGESS RD $459,000
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CHARMING FAMILY HOME Charming character home on quiet tree-lined street. Perfect home for growing family close to transit, shopping, schools. Amazing outdoor space; garden, sundeck & hot tub! One bedroom suite in basement.
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RARELY AVAILABLE 2 BEDROOM PENTHOUSE Steps to transit and only minutes from downtown. Wake up to fabulous neighbourhood views. Take advantage of this rarely available, very spacious, south facing penthouse. Lisa Findlay 778-378-8090
$1,700,000
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 12-5pm 100 MILE HOUSE – DEKA LAKE SOUTH FACING – TWO LOTS – 115 feet of water front on Deka Lake. The home (one lot) has been well-maintained with new lino, carpet and paint inside. Large deck (33ʼ x 9ʼ) covered to enjoy the water view. Two wood-burning fire places for cozy morning coffee and lake view. OPEN Sunday 12 – 5PM 7658-7660 Burgess Rd 100 Mile House
ESTHER 604-351-2544
1806-111 E. 1ST AVE.
$1,950,000
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For The Best Move Of Your Lifetime! 5163 ELGIN STREET
$1,198,000
1787 NAPIER ST
$1,248,000
FULLY RENOVATED HOME ON THE DRIVE WITH RT-5 ZONING
STARTER HOME or HOLD/REBUILD?
Open Sat/Sun 2-4pm 3 BEDROOM/2.5 BATH TOWNHOME NEAR THE DRIVE
Charming starter home on a quiet tree-lined street between Fraser & Knight - House needs repairs including a new roof immediately. 2 bdrms & full bath on main and self-contained mortgage helper down - good tenants would like to stay on. Fir floors, high ceilings, deck off bright kitchen - renovate, hold, or rebuild? Close to good schools, parks and transit. 5163 Elgin Street.
Charming 3 level townhome in a small 10 unit complex 1 block off The Drive! LR, DR, Kitchen & powder room on the entry level, 2 good bedrooms & full bath on 2nd level + spacious Master bedroom w/ a 4 piece ensuite on top level! End unit, SE exposure, quality construction, built in 2013 w/ balance of 2-5-10 warranty. Great street appeal, sunny front patio - feels like a detached home! 1787 Napier Street
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Fully renovated, well-kept home on “The Drive”. Unfinished basement for extra bedrooms or inlaw suite. This lot also provides an excellent opportunity for builders and investors to develop in the heart of Vancouver. Close to transit and the popular Commercial Drive shopping and restaurant district. Zoned RT-5 for multi-family housing with two addresses. 1788 E.6TH AVENUE MELANY SUE-JOHNSON 604-780-0724
3 BDRM WITH PRIVATE ROOFTOP TERRACE Brand new 3 bed Penthouse in the heart of Vancouver with exquisite views of downtown and the North Shore mountains. Steps from Olympic Village and right on the seawall to Downtown. Top of the line finishings. Extremely rare opportunity. Donʼt miss this gem of a home! Lisa Findlay 778-378-8090
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Patricia Lok
NORM FLOCKHART
PREC
604.839.3871
Select Proper es
patricia@patricialok.com
(604) 261-7275
Independently Owned and Operated
13 Year Member of MLS Medallion Club
5630 Main Street $1,368,000 Open Sat and Sun 2-4pm 4 bedroom side by side half duplex in the popular Main Street area. Spacious 1693 square feet, 2 level home with private yard and one secured garage. Perfect family home with elementary and high schools within walking distance. Conveniently located to transit, Oakridge Mall, Queen Elizabeth Park, and Langara. Minutes to downtown and Richmond.
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OPEN SUN 1-3
$1,298,000
★MIDTOWN GREENWAY! QUIET NO-THRU STREET! This 2 BR, 2 Bath home is in a super location! Traffic-calmed, non-thru street just 2 blocks off Fraser! Walk to buses on Fraser or 41st, steps to MacKenzie Elementary. Update & expand the existing home or build new! 33' x 122' lot! 904 East 37th Ave.
$1,395,000
$378,000 #306-3489 Ascot Place
Collingwood Village
Rarely available 631 sf spacious 1 bedroom facing quiet garden courtyard at Regent Court. Newly renovated with quality wide plank laminate floors and freshly painted. Move in condition! Steps to the Joyce SkyTrain station that takes to downtown Vancouver and Metrotown in minutes. Walkers, transit and bikers paradise! Short stroll to shops, restaurants, cafes, community center, and parks. Great investment! By appointment.
SOLID FAMILY HOME! STEPS TO FRASER! Excellent value for this 2 BR home in popular Kensington Place! Oak floors on Main, wood-burning Fireplace, updated Bath & eat-in Kitchen. Inside or outside access to a high Bsmt. Use as 1 or 2 BR suite. 33' x 108' lot. 5216 Chester Street, Van.
www.normflockhart.com
Endless Opportunity
604.603.7333 ValerieLaurendeau.ca ValerieL@remax.net Independently Owned and Operated
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Cute as a button! This totally liveable, wellmaintained side split home on a 3737sf lot with a southern backyard is ideal for a young family. 2 bedrooms up and 2 down with a wood-panelled family room and a utility room that can be turned into a nanny's or in-laws suite or a mortgage helper. Beautiful original hardwood floors, 2 full baths with 2 gas fireplaces. Great holding property as it is proposed for RM- 9A/9AN zone (current Apartment Transition Area up to 45ft. height and 2.0 FSR) for the Norquay Village Neighborhood Centre Plan. School catchment of George T. Cunningham Elementary and Gladstone Secondary. Steps away from shopping, restaurants, shopping and transit. Soak in the north view of the mountains from the living room in this bright gem of a home to call your own!
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$6,688,000
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2355 W. 22ND AVE.
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4898 VISTA PL., WEST VAN.
TRULY EXTRAORDINARY CUSTOM MODERN & CLASSIC HOME IN MOST PRESTIGIOUS KERRISDALE WITH PARK, MOUNTAIN & WATER VIEW! Beautiful street appeal, large 60x120 (7215 sf) south-facing corner lot, almost 4850 sf, 7 bdrm 5.5 bath, quality built by renown designer & architect, SUPREME MATERIALS & TOP QUALITY CRAFTMANSHIP W/ COUNTLESS DETAILS, better than new! Feat big custom wood windows, quality engineered floors thru-out, high ceilings, elegant lightings, open gourmet kit w/ top of the line applcs, south facing mstr bdrm w/ 416 sf deck, entertaining sized family rm, gorgeous rec rm, home theatre, wet bar, A/C, HRV, park-like garden. STEPS WALKING TO CROFTON HOUSE PRIVATE SCHOOL, close to St George’s Private School, Point Grey Sec, Kerrisdale Elem, UBC, golf courses, shopping & transit.
ABSOLUTELY EXCEPTIONAL LUXURIOUS NEW HOME ON MOST BEAUTIFUL CHERRY BLOSSOM STREET IN PRESTIGIOUS ARBUTUS! BUILT W/ DISTINCTION BY RENOWN DESIGNER, SUPREME QUALITY MATERIAL & CRAFTSMANSHIP, this south facing gorgeous home on 6100 sf (50x122) flat lot features lime stone exterior, high ceilings w/ hand painted design details, terrific layout, quality H/W floors, gourmet kitchen & wok kit w/ custom cabinetry & top of the line appliances, grand master bedroom w/ balcony, large rec rm, fabulous wet bar, large wine cellar, home theatre, surveillance security system, sauna, steam, A/C, HRV & park-like garden. Walk to Trafalgar Elem & Prince of Wales Sec School, close to York House & all private schools, UBC, city centre, shopping & transit!
ABSOLUTELY REMARKABLE CUSTOM-BUILT NEW HOME IN MOST PRESTIGIOUS SOUTH GRANVILLE! Fabulous home with over 4,000 sf on large 50x112 sf lot, 5 bdrms, 6.5 baths, SUPREME MATERIALS & TOP QUALITY CRAFTMANSHIP W/ COUNTLESS DETAILS, tastefully contemporary design, featuring stylish exterior stone pillars, terrific layout w/ bright & open principal rooms, quality H/W flrs thru-out, large entertaining sized gourmet kitchen & wok kit w/ quartz centre island, top of line appliances & cabinetry, completely foldable doors open to south exposure backyard & deck, all 5 bdrm ensuites, large rec rm, media rm, A/C, HRV, sauna , steam bath, surveillance security system, walk to Magee Sec School, close to McKechnie Elem, Crofton House Private School, UBC, Kerrisdale shopping & transit.
BREATHTAKING PANORAMIC OCEAN & CITY VIEWS FROM ALL PRINCIPAL ROOMS OF THIS BEAUTIFUL CAULFEILD ESTATE! Over 4700sf of modern updated elegance on a gorgeous 18,175 sf lot w/ 5 large bedrms & 3.5 baths. Featuring limestone entry, double height foyer & living room, floor-to-ceiling windows, gourmet kitchen w/ entertaining sized island, updated cabinetry & newer lighting thru-out, large outdoor patio & 2nd floor deck off master bdrm w/ large soak tub & large shower, large rec rm & new wine cellar in basement. WALK TO CAULFEILD ELEM & ROCKRIDGE SEC SCHOOL, close to Caulfeild shopping ctr, Lighthouse park, Cypress Mountain, Horshoebay ferry & access to Hwy 1.
$1,798,000
OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 PM 7271 LUCAS RD., RICHMOND Amazing south facing house in the best location in prestigious Broadmoor! Terrific layout, over 2700 sf very well kept home with 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom, bright & spacious principle rooms, newer roof, laminate floors, in-floor radiant heating, minutes walk to Ferris Elem, close to Richmond Sec School, Richmond Centre shopping, community centre & transportation. Must See!
$2,588,000
$6,388,000
$5,388,800
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1301 W. 64TH AVE.
2820 W. 32ND AVE.
2716 W. 18TH AVE.
$6,460,000
$5,380,000
$3,988,000
SOLD
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5348 MANSON ST.
4038 W. 39TH AVE.
2323 W. 23RD AVE.
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AND THE WINNERS ARE… Want to know the companies and projects honoured in the recent 2017 GVHBA Ovation Awards? Here’s the full list
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32. Best New Kitchen: $50,000-$99,999 Winner: Best Builders Ltd. (with associate Architrix Design Studio Inc.) Project: Georgian Manor, Vancouver
1. Best Kitchen Renovation: Under $75,000 Winner: Tavan Developments Ltd. Project: Hamilton on the Hill, New Westminster
33. Best New Kitchen: $100,000 and over Winner: Mulberry Property Group Inc. Project: Mulberry, West Vancouver
2. Best Kitchen Renovation: $75,000-$125,000 Winner: New Vision Projects Inc. (with associate Sarah Gallop Design Inc.) Project: Transitional Transformation, Delta
34. Best Outdoor Living Space: New or Renovated Winner: VictorEric Premium Homes Project: Hythe Residence, Burnaby
ith nearly 50 Ovation awards handed out, there were a lot of home builders, developers and renovators celebrating big wins on April 29. Here’s the complete rundown of the night’s honorees.
35. Best Special Feature: New or Renovated Winner: Marble Construction Ltd. Project: 910 Leovista, North Vancouver
3. Best Kitchen Renovation: Over $125,000 Winner: My House Design/Build Team Ltd. Project: Classic Elegance, Vancouver 4. Best Kitchen and Greatroom Renovation Winner: Marino General Contracting Ltd. Project: Edgy Outlook on a Vancouver Classic, Vancouver 5. Best Bathroom Renovation: Under $35,000 Winner: Tavan Developments Ltd. Project: Hamilton on the Hill, New Westminster 6. Best Bathroom Renovation: $35,000 and over Winner: My House Design/Build Team Ltd. Project: Classic Elegance, Vancouver 7. Best Renovated Room Winner: Versa Platinum Construction Ltd. Project: Let There Be Light!, Vancouver 8. Best Heritage or Character Home Renovation Winner: Marino General Contracting Ltd. Project: Edgy Outlook on a Vancouver Classic, Vancouver 9. Best Exterior Renovation Winner: Best Builders Ltd. (with associate Architrix Design Studio Inc.) Project: Modern Retreat, West Vancouver 10. Best Townhouse/Condominium Renovation: Under $300,000 Winner: Troico Home Solutions Inc. Project: Inlet Oasis, Port Moody 11. Best Townhouse/Condominium Renovation: $300,000 and over Winner: Euro Canadian Construction Corp. Project: Hycroft Reimagined, Vancouver 12. Best Renovation: Under $200,000 Winner: Troico Home Solutions Inc. Project: Inlet Oasis, Port Moody 13. Best Renovation: $200,000-$399,999 Winner: Kemp Construction Management Ltd. (with associates Sarah Gallop Design Inc., Exclusive Floors and Sherwood Painting) Project: By the Bay, Delta 14. Best Renovation: $400,000-$699,999 Winner: Saint Construction Management Ltd. Project: Ross Street, Vancouver 15. Best Renovation: $700,000-$1 Million Winner: Upward Construction & Renovation Ltd. Project: Kerrisdale Contemporary, Vancouver 16a. Best Renovation: $1 Million-Under $3 million Winner: Best Builders Ltd. (with associate Architrix Design Studio Inc.) Project: Modern Retreat, West Vancouver
36. Best Interior Design Display Suite: Multi-Family Home Winner: Zenterra Developments Ltd. Project: SOHO Phase 1 Pre-Sales Retail, Surrey Adera’s multi-award-winning SAIL was honoured in the Excellence in Innovation and Sustainability in Residential Construction category – and the developer also won Multi-Family Home Builder of the Year
16b. Best Renovation: Over $3 Million Winner: Marino General Contracting Ltd. Project: Edgy Outlook on a Vancouver Classic, Vancouver 17. Best Small-Scale Home Under 1,000 s.f. Winner: Smallworks Studios / Laneway Housing Inc. Project: East Van Coach House, Vancouver 18. Best Custom Home: Under $1 Million Winner: Ronse Massey Developments Inc. Project: Keat’s Retreat, Keats Island 19. Best Custom Home: $1 Million-$1.5 Million Winner: Blackfish Homes Ltd. Project: Alpine, North Vancouver 20. Best Custom Home: $1.5 million-$3 Million Winner: Tavan Developments Ltd. Project: Hudson on the Park, Vancouver 21. Best Custom Home: Over $3 million Winner: Mulberry Property Group Inc. Project: Mulberry, West Vancouver 22. Best Single-Family Detached Home: Less than 2,400 square feet Winner: Miracon Developments Inc. Project: Westside Phase 1 – Orchard, Surrey 23. Best Single-Family Detached Home: 2,400 square feet and over Winner: Portrait Homes Ltd. Project: Nelson Peak Phase 2, Maple Ridge 24. Best Townhouse/Rowhome Development (Production): Less than 1,500 square feet Winner: Ikonik Homes Project: The Smith, Surrey 25. Best Townhouse/Rowhome Development (Production): 1,500 square feet and over Winner: Hayer Builders Group Inc. (with associate Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing Ltd.) Project: Summit, Surrey 26. Best Townhouse/Rowhome Development (Infill) Winner: Project Mint Developments Ltd. Project: Pender Duplex, Vancouver
37. Best Interior Design Display Suite: Single-Family Home Winner: Tien Sher Group of Companies Project: Tuttle + Patterson, Richmond 38. Best Interior Design Custom Residence: New or Renovated Winner: VictorEric Premium Homes Project: Cambridge Residence, Burnaby 39. Best Marketing Campaign Winner: Zenterra Developments Ltd. Project: SOHO Phase 1 Pre-Launch, Surrey 40. Excellence in Innovation and Sustainability in New Residential Construction Winner: Adera Development Corporation Project: Sail, Vancouver 41. Excellence in Building Science in Residential Construction Winner: Blackfish Homes Ltd. (with associate Westeck Windows and Doors) Project: Alpine, North Vancouver 42. BC Housing Award for Excellence in Creating Innovative Housing Choices Winner: Tien Sher Group of Companies Project: Balance, Surrey 43. FortisBC Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency in New Residential Construction Winner: Build-Pros Construction Ltd. Project: Certified Platinum Green Regal, North Vancouver 44. Residential Renovator of the Year Winner: My House Design/Build Team Ltd. 45. Custom Home Builder of the Year Winner: Tavan Developments Ltd. 46. Single-Family Home Builder of the Year Winner: Miracon Development Inc 47. Multi-Family Home Builder of the Year Winner: Adera Development Corporation 48. Shaw Viewers’ Choice Award Winner: Hayer Builders Group Inc. Project: Summit, Surrey
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS AND FINALISTS!
27. Best Multi-Family Lowrise Development Winner: Adera Development Corporation Project: Prodigy, Vancouver 28. Best Multi-Family Highrise Development Winner: Onni Group of Companies (with associate Chris Dikeakos Architects Inc. Project: Block 100, Vancouver 29. Best Residential Community: Single Family Winner: Portrait Homes Ltd. Project: Nelson Peak Phase 2, Maple Ridge 30. Best Residential Community: Multi-Family Winner: Zenterra Developments Ltd. Project: Hyde Park Phase 2, Surrey Smallworks Studios/Laneway Housing won the accolade of Best Small-Scale Home Under 1000 square feet for their East Van Coach House
31. Best New Kitchen: Under $50,000 Winner: Project Mint Developments Ltd. (with associate Designs by Katerina & Silvie) Project: Pender Duplex, Vancouver
For its North Vancouver home Alpine, first-time winner Blackfish Homes landed the Excellence in Building Science in Residential Construction award
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THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017
Big Wins for BC’s Building Talent From custom mansions to bathroom renos, the 2017 Ovations honoured homegrown builders, developers, designers and renovators By Stephanie MacDonald
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pirits were high and there was anticipation in the air at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Hotel on the evening of April 29. Dressed to impress, the members of this region’s acclaimed building industry sipped sparkling wine and nibbled on Asian-inflected appies at the pre-dinner reception for the Ovation Awards gala. As the wine was poured for the delicious locally themed dinner, opening remarks were made by the GVHBA chair Darren Cranston and CEO Bob de Wit, who said, “The Ovation Awards Gala is always a great evening. With many industry friendships forged over the years, this is a very social event. Members look forward to catching up, viewing the winning homes and celebrating the success of their wins and those of their friends.” After the opening remarks, Shaw’s Bianca Solterbeck took her place on the stage and began presenting the awards for the evening.
for “Edgy Outlook on a Vancouver Classic.” Best Builders won for two different projects, “Modern Retreat” and “Georgian Manor”. Another double winner was Tien Sher, who won for Tuttle & Patterson as well as the BC Housing Excellence in Innovative Housing Choices award for Balance. Hayer’s Summit development was awarded for Best Townhome/Rowhouse Development Under 1,500 Square Feet, as well as the Shaw Voter’s Choice Award for Best Multi-Family Community. Zenterra
went home with Best Multi-Family Residential Community for Hyde Park Phase 2 and Best Marketing Campaign for SoHo Phase 1 Pre-launch. Tavan Developments, which also did very well last year, was honoured with Custom Home Builder of the Year, for their “Hudson on the Park”, as well as Best Bathroom Under $35,000 and Best Kitchen Renovation under $75,000 for “Hamilton on the Hill.” Tavan’s Troy Van Vliet said, “The entire Tavan team works exceptionally hard and we are very proud of the homes that we build.
We are also pleased to be recognized one of our renovation projects.” Residential Construction Renovator of the Year went to My House Design/ Build Team, who also won for “Classic Elegance”. Graeme Huguet, Managing Director, explained their success: “We are very holistic in what we do. We take the doctor approach: You come in for a checkup. We want to look at everything and then come up with a plan at having a healthy home.” Adera was named Multi-Family Home Builder of the Year, having also
Wrapping Up After the desserts were finished and the applause died down, everyone moved to the O Lounge to enjoy some after-dinner dancing. Finalists and winners mingled and enjoyed spending time with industry colleagues. Bob de Wit summed it up: “The diversity in design, advancements in building science, development of new communities, and variety of custom built homes and renovations is truly inspirational. We encourage homeowners to look for this symbol as assurance you are working with some of the best in the residential construction industry.”
The Big Winners Some of the multiple winners included Marino General Contracting, which won Best Living Room/ GreatRoom Renovation, as well as Best Heritage or Character Renovation,
walked away with an Excellence in Innovation and Sustainability award for Sail and Best Multi-Family Lowrise Development for Prodigy. Director of Development Eric Andreasen said, “For us, it is the culmination of a lot of hard work from our consultants, suppliers and trades people but also from our internal employees who dedicate themselves to delivering the very best product that they can. We are really pleased that our product was recognized in the various categories, especially in such a competitive field.”
With its Edgy Outlook on a Vancouver Classic, Marino General Contracting transformed a heritage mansion into a contemporary haven and walked away with the Best Renovation Over $3 Million prize
For the full list of winners, go to ovationawards.ca/gvhbaovation-awards-winners/
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