Vancouver New Home + Condo Guide – July 8, 2023

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THE LAZY, HAZY DAYS

Ah, July, the summer’s slow entry into a time of sun and fun, outdoor activities, and during the dog days, lots of lazy afternoons. Summer is also a great time to find the home you’ve been dreaming of, whether you prefer a pre-sale that’s move-in-ready, or you want to get in on the early stages for the best pricing and are good to wait a year or two for construction to complete.

Luckily, there are many new developments available this summer in the Metro Vancouver area. From studio to three-bedroom and penthouse condos located next to transit hubs, commercial hotspots or the beach, stacked townhomes with backyards and rooftop terraces surrounded by parks and forests, and single-family dwellings meticulously designed for growing families, there is something to suit your lifestyle and needs.

In this issue, we profile three of those developments — one in White Rock, one in Langley and one in Burnaby — all of which offer a different style of living. You can also turn to Hot Properties, our popular feature on page 24, to discover even more upcoming new-home options. And when you finally find the home you’re looking for, you’ll want to know about mortgage default insurance. Turn to page 22 to learn what it is, and when you need it.

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FIND YOUR NEXT HOME

PREVIEWS & REGISTRATIONS

homes featuring brushed oak hardwood flooring, full-size European appliance package, over-sized master suites, sleek matte black fixtures throughout and large patios and rooftop decks. Register today.

SILVA 3

Home type: Condos

Developer: Wanson Group

On the map: Surrey

Web: silvasurrey.com

BAYCREST WEST

Home type: Townhomes

Builder: Woodbridge Homes

On the map: Coquitlam

Web: liveatbaycrest.com

Info: An urban community in a mountainside setting at the base of Burke Mountain, Baycrest West is a collection of 24, twoto-four-bedroom townhouses designed with livability and balance in mind. Features include fenced backyards, large windows and sliding doors and thoughtful kitchens with over-sized drawers, corner cabinet organizers and open shelving. Register today.

EARL

Home type: Condominiums and townhomes

Developer: Chard

On the map: Vancouver

Web: charddevelopment.com/development/ 5026-5076-earles-street

Info: Centrally located in the Norquay village community, Earl features 131 homes within two mirrored four-storey wood-frame residential buildings comprised of one,- twoand three-bedroom condos and townhomes. Residents will enjoy a landscaped interior courtyard, flexible indoor amenity space and a communal rooftop terrace. Register today.

FORMAT

Home type: Townhomes, garden homes

Developer: Cressey

On the map: Vancouver Web: formatbycressey.com/townhomes

Info: Format challenges the status quo with forward-thinking design and unparalleled quality. This is a new take on minimalism — one that consciously looks at every aspect of your home to find meaningful ways to improve how you live. Offering two- and three-bedroom townhomes and garden

Info: Meticulously designed homes in the heart of Surrey with a wide selection of floorplans, from junior one-bedroom and one-bedroom to one-bedroom plus den, two bedrooms and junior three-bedroom. Silva 3 is a haven of relaxation, where quiet hues and calming textures evoke nature’s stone and wood. Smart use of space means brilliant storage solutions in cabinets and accent shelves. Well-equipped bathrooms and ensuites feature spa-inspired tile floors, semiframeless glass showers and modern fixtures. Register today.

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than 600 guests, including Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley, joined Ledingham McAllister for a barbecue lunch on June 15 to celebrate the ceremonial final concrete pour at the Azure II Tower. “The towers you see going up behind me are the first three: Azure I, Azure II, and Icon, of what will be a 60acre community comprising 29 towers, 36 lowrise buildings and over 400,000 sq. ft. of commercial space,” said the company’s president and CEO, Ward McAllister. Once complete, residents can also enjoy Southgate City’s shops and services, including a gourmet grocer, restaurants, cafés and a community centre.

WHAT’S HAPPENING More

AZURE II

DID YOU KNOW?

The City of Vancouver will open a satellite office within Chinatown in July. It will be located on 112 Keefer Street within the Chinatown Plaza shopping mall, across the street from the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden and the Chinese Cultural Centre Museum.

Commemorating sawmill workers

Beedie Living’s Fraser Mills will have seven streets named after men who worked at the former Coquitlam sawmill. The sawmill, which operated between 1890 and 2005, will be developed into a 96-acre waterfront master-planned community. The first street will be named after Sock Masumi Seki, one of the first Japanese children born and raised there. Seki returned to work at the sawmill after the forced interment during the Second World War. Other honourees include Hor Too “Barney” Kong, a Chinese labour contractor, who resided there from 1912 until his death in 1953, as well as three generations of the Ghuman family, such as Daya Singh Ghuman, who immigrated to Canada in 1906 and worked with his son, Katar, at Fraser Mills.

Vancouver ranked among the top five places in the world to live

Indigenous art initiative

Vancouver may be one of the most expensive cities in Canada, but when it comes to the livability index, it ranked fifth in the world. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Livability Ranking and Overview looked at lifestyle factors in 173 cities worldwide. Each city was assigned a score for more than 30 qualitative and quantitative factors across five

categories: Stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure. Vancouver scored 100 in both healthcare and education. It can also have bragging rights to being the highest ranking city in North America. The four cities that beat out Vancouver are Vienna, Copenhagen, Melbourne and Sydney.

Local developer, Cape Group, has partnered with the nonprofit, Digital Hopes, to add art to some of its buildings. Its inaugural art piece by local Cree artist Jesse Gouchey will adorn Terraces on Seventh, a residence for independent and assisted-living seniors. Gouchey’s painting tells the story of the four directions and seasons around the four-building entryway pillars. “At Cape Group, we want the art that we incorporate into our buildings to have local meaning and history, while also supporting talented artists who often don’t get the opportunities that they deserve,” said Cape Group CEO, Reisa Schwartzman.

Barney Kong with his wife, Young Shee, and their five children. Source, Terry Young

Sock Seki. Source: Coquitlam Then And Now.

– NEW WESTMINSTER

10. THE STANDARD Metrotown thestandardbyanthem.com

11. SLATE 5180 Lougheed Hwy slatebybeedie.com

12. CONCORD SKY-HOUSE 4750 Kingsway concordmetrotown.com

13. POLARIS METROTOWN 6699 Dunblane Ave 604-565-7733 polarismetrotown.com

14. NUVO 6075 Wilson Avenue nuvobyanthem.com

15. THE AMAZING BRENTWOOD 4567 Lougheed Hwy 604-298-7314 theamazingbrentwood.com

16. SOLO 4 2131 Willingdon Avenue 604-298-8800 soldistrict.com

17. CONCORD METROTOWN Nelson Ave & Kingsway concordmetrotown.com

18. HIGHLINE METROTOWN 6511 Sussex Avenue highlinemerotown.com NEW WESTMINSTER

BURNABY

1. OASIS AT CONCORD BRENTWOOD 4863 Dawson Street concordoasis.com

2. JUNEAU 604-299-9191 juneaubyamacon.com

3. CEDAR CREEK 7166 14th Street 604-529-8868 liveatcedarcreek.com

4. ALASKA 4455 Alaska St 604-299-9191 alaskabyamacon.com

5. BORDEAUX 4488 Juneau Street bordeauxliving.ca

6. ECLIPSE BRENTWOOD 2463 Beta Avenue thind.ca/eclipse

7. MOONLIGHT SONATA 3550 Wayburne Drive 604-716-0005 moonlightsonata.ca

8. O2 METROTOWN 5137 Kingsway 778-886-8280 o2metrotown.com

9. AZURE AT SOUTHGATE CITY 7662 18th Street 604-544-8800 azureatsouthgate.com

19. MOODY ON THE HILL 228 6th Street moodyonthehill.com 778-895-5533

20. THE KEARY 230 Keary Street thekearybywesgroup.ca

21. TIMBER HOUSE 310 Salter Street timberhousebyaragon.ca

22. CONCORD GREENHOUSE 5895 Barker Ave concordgreenhouse.com 604-435-1383

THE CITY OF LOUGHEED THE EVOLUTION IS UNDERWAY

It began with a vision: Create a 37-acre master-planned community that would become the focal point in Burnaby’s popular Lougheed neighbourhood. Finally, after years of meticulous planning and unwavering commitment, the first neighbourhood has become a reality.

Introducing Neighbourhood ONE by SHAPE – four spectacular residential towers that are the first of more than 20. Towers ONE and TWO are already sold out and Tower FOUR, a luxury rental building, is fully leased.

Now here’s the best part: All 262 homes in Tower THREE are complete and move-in ready. No waiting and wondering, just call the moving company and you’re on your way.

“The release of 262 move-in-ready homes is a first in Metro Vancouver and a fundamental shift in the

homebuyer experience,” says Brenda Parris, vice-president of residential marketing at SHAPE. “What we’re providing is an unprecedented amount of choice for premium, ready-to-live-in homes. Homebuyers will have the opportunity to select their perfect home, from onebedroom suites to three-bedroom penthouses, as well as the view, layout, and colour scheme that best complements their individual lifestyle.”

AT THE HEART OF WHAT COUNTS

Located where Burnaby intersects with Coquitlam and New Westminster, The City of Lougheed redefines convenience. “This is one of the most central and connected neighbourhoods in Metro Vancouver,” Brenda explains. “It’s the only place where three SkyTrain lines –the Expo, Evergreen and Millennium lines –meet. You can be on the freeway in a

matter of minutes, or for cyclists, the Central Valley Greenway is just down the road.”

Directly outside your front door, a diverse and ever-expanding array of shops and services, restaurants and cafés, meticulously planned parks and public plazas await exploration. “Imagine having a PriceSmart Foods grocery store downstairs where you can pick up everything for you to create a chefdriven meal, or the convenience of being able to replace a missing ingredient at the last minute,” Brenda says. “This effortless access to fresh produce and pantry essentials is unmatched.”

Onsite amenities, too, are outstanding. Here’s just a hint of the delights that await in the threestorey, 22,000-sq. ft. freestanding space: A massive 6,000-sq.-ft. fitness centre with commercial-grade equipment, an open lounge featuring

an impressive three-sided fireplace, plenty of entertaining spaces for private functions, and multiple indoor and outdoor children’s play areas. And when visitors arrive, one of the six guest suites will provide the sophisticated, relaxing ambience of a private club. All this plus a full-time concierge to take care of everything

from welcoming your guests to booking private access to amenity spaces.

TIMELESS DESIGN

Inside, homes at The City of Lougheed feature a timeless, classical elegance, just what you’d expect from SHAPE. Kitchens are the heart

of the home by design; full-height Italian cabinetry, integrated Bosch appliances, and premium finishes work together to enrich everyday life. Plus, storage is so generous, it’s sure to bring a smile to the most passionate foodie.

“Buying brand new comes with the benefit of modern features and amenities, like air conditioning, which we’ve included throughout,” Brenda continues. “Beyond AC, it’s details and conveniences such as secure parcel storage lockers, sustainable design practices, and EV parking flexibility.”

Construction of Tower THREE at The City of Lougheed is complete and sales begin this July. Don’t miss your opportunity to be among the first to discover this incredible community.

For more information and to book a viewing, visit thecityoflougheed.com or call 604.328.7128.

BRENTWOOD BURNABY

A LAID-BACK VIBE

A quiet, pretty pocket of Burnaby, this small neighbourhood is located between Lougheed Highway in the south, Hastings St. in the north, Springer Ave. in the east and Willingdon Ave. in the west. It’s a place of condos, modest homes, pleasant parks and friendly folks, and the stretch of Hastings St. offers small-business shopping at its best, from bakeries to ramen.

LIFESTYLE

It’s the best of both worlds in Brentwood: You’ve got a mellow residential area bordered on the north

by a nearly corporate-free shopping district. The houses are older—i.e. better looking—and quite compact, with cozy cul-de-sacs here and there. The southern boundary consists of Brentwood Town Centre, which is balanced by the presence of a Skytrain station in the same spot.

THE VIBE

Laid back is the best expression to sum up Brentwood: There’s very little noise north of the town centre, and the mood is sedate. It’s a nice walk to the commercial district on Hastings, where there are lots of places to

chill—and chilling is what you’ll see on a sunny day, with legions of residents enjoying coffee and biscotti outside cafes or ambling leisurely through a grocery trip.

MEET THE NEIGHBOURS

According to the City of Burnaby’s neighbourhood profiles, this is a relatively young community, with the largest age bracket being 20-44. Second in the age stats is the 45-64 bracket. The area is ethnically diverse, with nearly half the population consisting of immigrants. It’s a middle-class neighbourhood, with

IN THE AREA

Brentwood Park is a spacious, lush area for a stroll with the dog or fun with the kids; you might happen on some Tai Chi exercising as well. Adjoining it is Brentwood Preschool, and nearby are three places of worship: The Sanctuary, Holy Cross Church and Brentwood Park Alliance Church. Other amenities in the neighbourhood include Beecher Park and Alpha Secondary School.

PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES

Lougheed Highway at the south is a major thoroughfare, but Hastings St. up top, while a main street, is quite mellow in terms of traffic,

HOT SPOTS

Everybody say, “mmmm.”

Christophe’s creations are heaven for the taste buds, and as a Swiss-trained chocolatier, he brings expertise and refined taste to his work. The creations are truly inspired.

This is a cut above your average sushi spot. These guys get creative, with sashimi plates that are as beautiful to look at as they are scrumptious to eat. Special items include a fresh oyster dish—delicious.

and Willingdon Ave. isn’t very busy either. Together, the bordering roads provide great transportation in and out of the neighbourhood. Public transportation is great, with multiple bus lines on Willingdon and Hastings and the Brentwood Town Centre Skytrain Station. Bike options are not great.

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE REST

What’s not to like? With two commercial centres at opposite ends and nothing but peace and quiet in between, it makes for the perfect environment for families. And hey, if the suburbs are too quiet for you, the Skytrain will whisk you into Vancouver. The minus column is pretty empty, but one item in it is the relative lack of proper sidewalks.

Italian baking! One look at the Wedding Cake Gallery and you know these guys are solid pros. Their pastries are also superb, and they have some very inspired cookie creations.

CHEZ CHRISTOPHE

BON BON BAKERY

TAKE SUSHI

families housed in neat condos and little one-level homes.

HOT PROPERTIES

SURREY – LANGLEY – ABBOTSFORD – MISSION

SURREY

1. PIANO 105A & City Parkway concordpiano.ca

2. PARK GEORGE 9908 King George Blvd 604-583-9866 parkgeorge.com

3. DISTRICT NW University Drive & 105 Avenue thind.ca

4. CENTURY CITY HOLLAND PARK 13583 98 Avenue centurycitysurrey.com

5. PURA 105 Ave & 132 St mypuracondo.com

6. AMAYA LIVING 106 Ave & 140 St amayaliving.ca

7. SEQUOIA 133 Street & 104 Avenue Sequoiawestvillage.ca

LANGLEY

8. ALDERGROVE TOWN CENTRE 3100 272 Street atcliving.com

9. HAYER TOWN CENTRE 76 Avenue & 200 Street 604-800-9662 hayerbuildersgroup.com

10. THE HIVE AT WILLOUGHBY 206222 80 Avenue 778-686-8572 thehivewtc.com

11. WESTBROOKE AT WILLOUGHBY 604-385-3540 foxridgehomesbc.com

12. SOUTH VILLAGE AT LATIMER VILLAGE 20018 83A Ave 604-371-0698 vestaproperties.com

ABBOTSFORD

13. THE RAIL DISTRICT 2774 Montrose Avenue 604-850-0040 raildistrict.ca

SOUTH VILLAGE AT LATIMER HEIGHTS

URBAN CHIC MEETS VILLAGE CHARM

This is it, your final chance to purchase a brand-new South Village urban condo in Latimer Village. And if you want to live in the heart of the award-winning, 74-acre Latimer Heights neighbourhood—Langley’s largest master-planned community— this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.

“We’ve saved the best for last,” says Tara Desmond, Vesta’s BC division sales director. “Perfectly situated to the south of the already bustling Latimer Village, these two, six-storey buildings are adjacent to a centralized wildlife pond with direct access to over 17 acres of dedicated walkways and greenspaces. The lively village centre has already evolved into a dynamic urban hub that’s chockfull of shops and services. So, from

boutique retail and bustling coffee shops to bakeries, restaurants, and a trendy specialty grocery, whatever you need for daily living is within an easy stroll.

“This is such an amenity-rich neighbourhood,” she adds. “Almost every day, I hear people say they’re delighted that everything you need is right here. Many feel they no longer need a second car, or in some case, they don’t need a car at all. It’s finally made living in the Fraser Valley accessible for everyone.”

SPACE TO LIVE

“Latimer Heights is already one of the most popular and prestigious developments in Langley’s history,” Tara says. “The two South Village buildings will add 186 homes—

ranging from a 632-sq.-ft. onebedroom up to a three-bedroom and flex with over 1,500-sq. ft.—to the mix. And with 54 unique floorplans, homeowners will truly be able to find a layout that perfectly suits their lifestyle whether they’re a first-time homebuyer, a growing family, or right-sizers looking for the lock’n’go lifestyle.”

More good news: In addition to this wide selection of floorplans, these homes have brand new colour palettes to bring a contemporary flair to the interiors. “We’ve also added air conditioning in every home,” Tara says. “Plus, many will offer spectacular views of the pond and village or the lusciously landscaped courtyard that will be positioned between the two buildings.”

THE BEST OF TRANSITORIENTED DESIGN

Vesta is proud to be a leader in transit-oriented design (TOD), and the entire Latimer Village is a showcase of this type of a sustainable, forward-thinking neighbourhood. “More than ever before, people want connectivity within the community they call home,” Tara says. “This connectivity is an integral part of the Latimer Heights lifestyle.”

Latimer Village, she explains, is not only the centre of the Latimer Heights community, but is also the heart of the Lower Mainland. Its convenient location puts you close to all the major transportation routes in and out of Langley. You’re close to the Carvolth Transit Exchange for an easy, stress-free bus and SkyTrain ride to downtown Vancouver, Surrey, Pitt Meadows, or Langley City. “Getting anywhere and everywhere has never been

easier or more accessible and affordable.”

Parents are also delighted by the provincial government’s recent announcement that a new, 555seat elementary school will be built directly inside the Latimer Heights community. The school, which is slated to welcome its first students for the 2025/26 school year, will include a modern neighbourhood learning centre with additional services such as childcare to benefit families in the broader community.

MAKE HISTORY

The newly opened South Village at Latimer Heights discovery centre is located at B110 – 20018 – 83A Avenue in the heart of the Village. Floorplans range from one-bedroom to three-bedroom with flex-space.

Be sure to register at latimervillagecondos.com to book your private viewing.

MORTGAGE DEFAULT INSURANCE

WHAT IS IT AND WHEN DO YOU NEED IT?

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mortgage life insurance. Homeowner/ property insurance protects your home and possessions in your home against damages and loss due to theft, fire, or other unforeseen disasters. Mortgage life insurance is designed to repay any outstanding mortgage debt in the event of your death or you develop a long-term disability.

There are two types of mortgage options available to homebuyers:

Conventional mortgages, which are loans with a minimum 20 per cent down payment, and high-ratio mortgages, which are loans with less than 20 per cent down payment. Mortgage default insurance is in place to help you own a home if you are unable to save that 20 per cent down payment, which can be challenging in today’s housing market.

HOW IT WORKS

In Canada, mortgage insurance is required by the federal government on all high-ratio mortgages. The insurance protects the mortgage lender only against a loss caused by non-payment of the mortgage by you, the borrower, and it is not a protection for you as the homeowner. However, mortgage insurance enables you to purchase a home with a minimum down payment of five per cent if the purchase price is less than $500,000. If the purchase price is more than $500,000, you are required to put five per cent down on the first $500,000 and then 10 per cent on the balance. For example, if the purchase price is $650,000, then you must put at least $40,000 as the down payment.

Example of a premium calculation for a home purchase:

Amortization period 25 years

Loan-to-value ratio 95%

Premium amount $380,000 x 4%

Default insurance cost $15,200

Total mortgage amount $395,200

Mortgage default insurance is provided by insurers such as Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Sagen (previously known as Genworth Canada), and Canada Guaranty. Each of these insurers has its own criteria for evaluating you and the property you wish to purchase, and it decides whether or not a mortgage can be insured. Plus, it’s the lender, not you the borrower, that selects the mortgage insurer. It is possible that the mortgage application can be approved by the lender but might not be approved by the insurer.

HOW IT’S CALCULATED

The mortgage default insurance premium is a one-time charge, and it is paid by you to the lender. It can be paid in a single lump sum at the time of closing, or it can be added to the mortgage amount and repaid over the amortization period (or the life of the mortgage). The cost of what you will pay is calculated by multiplying the amount you are borrowing by the default insurance premium, which typically varies between 0.60 per cent and 5.85 per cent. Premiums vary depending on the amortization period of the mortgage, the loan-to-value

ratio, the size of the down payment, and the product.

It is important to note that for insured mortgage loans, the maximum purchase price or asimproved property value must be below $1 million. The borrowers can port the mortgage loan insurance from an existing home to a new home and may be able to save money by reducing or eliminating the premium on the financing of the new home.

Since there are different products available from individual lenders and are subject to a lender’s guidelines, speak with a mortgage expert to analyze your situation, present several options, and help you decide which product works best for you.

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd has been a mortgage expert for more than 11 years. She has her own company, Bridgestone Financing Pros, powered by DLC Origin Mortgages and is on the board of directors for the Homebuilder Association of Vancouver (HAVAN) and an award-winning member.

* The cost of default insurance is subject to change if the purchase price or appraised value, the amount of down payment, or the amortization changes. The final premium and the cost of the mortgage default insurance will be disclosed in the mortgage commitment document from the lender.

SOUTH SURREY – WHITE ROCK

1. ALTUS WHITE ROCK 1526 Finlay Street 778-294-7794 altuswhiterock.com

2. THE BOROUGHS 2070 Oak Meadows Drive 604-531-6767 theboroughs.ca

3. DOUGLAS GREEN 358 - 175A Street 778-862-8002

4. SOUTHAVEN 3300 King George Blvd. 778-551-1856 southvaven.ca

5. THE LANDMARK AT FOSTER MARTIN 1475 Foster St 604-531-7111 fostermartin.ca

6. MONACO 1545 Johnston Road 604-531-8238 liveatmonaco.ca

THE LANDMARK AT FOSTER MARTIN

EMBRACE THE ART OF WHITE ROCK LIVING

This is it, the final chapter in the Foster Martin story: A 25-storey tower that’s a dramatic combination of curves and angles, ocean-blue glass accents and lush greenery, tranquility and a distinctly urban vibe.

Say hello to the Landmark Tower at Foster Martin, the most exclusive residence in this multiple award-winning master-planned community by Landmark Premiere Properties. Here, you’re surrounded by lush greenery from more than 15 parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and golf courses. All this and yet you’re a two-minute stroll from the Semiahmoo Shopping Centre, a 10-minute drive from the retail delights of Morgan Crossing,

and about five minutes from the boutiques and eateries found along the waterfront.

ENVIABLE AMENITIES

Amenities and services are, in a word, spectacular. Here’s a few hints of the

diverse businesses that are poised to make Foster Martin the perfect blend of convenience and urban vibe: A highly anticipated daycare, Save-On Foods, Sungiven Grocery for the best in Asian culinary options, as well as a host of health and wellness options including a dentist, family doctor, acupuncturist, and pharmacist. White Rock Optometry has also chosen Foster Martin to be their first change in location in their 40-year history serving this oceanside community. All this, plus Foster Martin’s 10,000 sq. ft. Shore Club, where residents and their guests can gather around the indoor/outdoor heated pool, relax in the outdoor hot tub and steam/sauna room,

or take in a few rays on one of outdoor deck’s loungers.

There’s a fully equipped training gym, yoga and stretching space, plus a dedicated health and wellness room. When it’s time to simply chill out, perhaps engage in a friendly billiards competition with friends or take in a movie on the entertainment lounge’s large-screen TV. There’s even a kitchen for creating snacks or keeping beverages chilled. It’s all about enriching and invigorating your life.

And here’s yet another enticement. Integrated into the fabric of daily life is Foster Martin’s lavishly landscaped plaza with water features, terraced lawns, and plenty of comfortable seating. Known as White Rock Commons, this inviting gathering space is where people can enjoy boutique shopping, funky eateries, and a vibrant urban energy that makes every day feel like a holiday.

INTERIOR PIZZAZZ

Inside, Foster Martin homes are a reflection of your good taste. Designed by Cristina Oberti, floorplans feature two colour schemes, an open-concept design, and floor-to-ceiling windows to maximize views. “Most people know White Rock sunsets are spectacular,” says one homebuyer. “But many

don’t realize the sunrises are equally amazing and different from day to day, whether it’s mountain or ocean views you prefer.”

Additional features include wideplank engineered-wood flooring, quartz counters, premium Kohler faucets and fixtures throughout, Miele appliances, and an extra-long kitchen island that’s perfect for entertaining or hanging out with family and friends.

White Rock also boasts more annual hours of sunshine than any other part of Metro Vancouver, so it’s no wonder the eight kilometres of

sandy beaches are known for warm water and excellent swimming. It’s also where you’ll find the famous White Rock Pier, where Landmark hosts the annual Picnic on the Pier fundraiser that’s raised more than half a million dollars for the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation.

Foster Martin’s presentation centre is now open at 6-1493 Foster Street for previews of limited summer releases. Be sure to visit fostermartin.ca or call 604.531.7111 for more information and to book your private showing.

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VANCOUVER – DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER

1. CLARIDGE HOUSE 498 West 41st Avenue 604-941-8305 polyhomes.com

2. GRYPHON HOUSE 6191 West Boulevard 604.620.8295 gryphonhousevancouver.com

3. WEST WIND 2620 Acadia Road 604-260-8446

5. AMBER 604-871-8600 aragon.ca/amber

6. THESIS W 49 Ave & Cambie St liveatthesis.com

7. SHIFT 35th Ave & Quebec St. aragon.ca/shift

8. THE CONSERVATORY

10. GRACE Ash & W30th gracewestside.com

11. FORM 1558 West 6th Ave formbyanthem.com

12 PARK 1698 West Georgia Street anthemproperties.com

13. GRYPHON NOVA Oak & 67th

NORTH SHORE

NORTH SHORE

1. PARK WEST 1633 Capilano Road parkwestliving.ca

2. EXECUTIVE ON THE PARK 660 Clyde Avenue 604-926-2398 executiveonthepark.com

3. HAWKSLEY 3963 Uplands Way liveathawksley.com

4. BADEN PARK 904 Lytton Street badenparkbyanthem.com

5. 1331 AMBLESIDE RESIDENCE 1331 Marine Drive 1331Ambleside.com

6. WESTON PLACE 2195 Gordon Avenue westonplace.ca

SQUAMISH

7. BRITANNIA BEACH BC 99 & Copper Dr 604-980-0016 britanniabeachliving.com

8. SEA AND SKY 604-559-7918 hellosquamish.com

9. REDBRIDGE 1606 Scott Crescent redbridgesquamish.com

10. FINCH DRIVE 1050 Finch Drive 778-990-1129

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DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE

THESE BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS ARE PROUD OF THEIR COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND CREATING GREAT COMMUNITIES

ABBOTSFORD Court MR 604-621-5888 Now Selling

Downtown Gate TH 604-357-1943 Coming Soon

Falcon Ridge SF 604-309-0540 From $789,000

High Street Village LR/TH highstreetvillage.ca Coming Soon

JEM LR jemliving.ca Coming Soon

McKenzie Mews TH mckenzie-mews.com Coming Soon

Montvue LR montvueliving.ca Coming Soon

Onyx at Mahogany LR 778-255-7099 Now Selling

The Peak at Mountainview TH mymountainview.ca Call

The Rail District TH raildistrict.ca Register Now

BURNABY

O2 Metrotown HR o2metrotown.com Now Selling

Arbour MR/TH 604-559-5795 Now Selling

Azure at Southgate HR azureatsouthgate.com Now Selling

Bordeaux HR bordeauxliving.ca Call

Byrnepark LR/TH 604-228-8530 Now Selling

Cedar Creek MR 604-529-8868 Call

Concord Brentwood HR 604-435-1383 Call

Concord Greenhouse HR 604-435-1383 Coming Soon

Concord Metrotown HR concordmetrotown.com Coming Soon

The City of Lougheed 2 HR 604-328-7128 Call

Contour Metrotwon HR contourmetrotown.com Coming Soon

Eclipse Brentwood HR thind.ca/eclipse Coming Soon

Lumina HR/TH luminabrentwood.com Coming Soon

Highline Metrotown HR highlinemetrotown.com Call

Kings Crossing by Cressey PH 604-720-5357 Now Selling

Maywood on Park HR 604-435-8866 Now Selling

Moonlight Sonata TH moonlightsonata.ca Register Now

Nuvo HR nuvobyanthem Coming Soon

Oasis at Concord Brentwood HR 604-435-1383 Call

Oslo HR osloliving.ca Call

Perla HR 604-434-2205 Now Selling

Polaris at Metrotown HR polarismetrotown.com Now Selling

Tailor HR 604-299-1001 Call

The Amazing Brentwood HR 604-298-7314 Call

The Standard HR thestandardbyanthem.com Coming Soon

Riviera HR rivierabyledmac.com Coming Soon

Slate HR/TH slatebybeedie.com Now Selling

SOLO 4 HR 604-298-8800 Coming Soon

Sun Towers 2 HR suntowersmetrotown.com Call

CHILLIWACK

Acadia at Garrison TH 604-991-5151 Call Base 10 TH 604-991-9951 Call

Elk Creek Estates SF 604-316-4140 Now Selling

Iron Horse SF/RH Ironhorseliving.com Call Lakeside at Cultus Lake LR 604-250-3662 Now Selling

Malloway Village SF 604-961-5160 Now Selling

Skynest LR 604-362-1505 Call

Vista Green at the Falls TH vistagreenliving.com Call

COQUITLAM

Alina HR ownalina.com Coming Soon

Allison

These listings are meant to offer a comprehensive overview of new home and condo developments currently being marketed throughout Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

The Hive LR 778-686-8572 Call

Latimer Heights SF/DU/RH/TH 604-371-0698 Call

Madewell TH madebygatehouse.com Call

Mayfair TH 604-560-0272 Now Selling

The Towers at Latimer Heights TH 604-371-1669 Call

Union TH 604-593-5251 Coming Soon

Unison LR unisonlangley.ca Coming Soon

Westbrooke RH 604-385-3540 Call

MAPLE RIDGE

Bridle Ridge SF mstarhomes.com Call Crest Kanaka Springs SF kanakasprings.com Call ERA LR 604-239-1898 Call

Inspire LR 604-576-7722 Call

Kennedy TH kennedytownhomes.ca Register Now

La Riviere LR 604-359-0135 Coming Soon

The North at Port Haney LR thenorthliving.com Coming Soon

Podium LR 604-657-7653 Coming Soon

Provenance TH 604-467-2285 Register Now

Rydge TH rydge.ca Now Selling

Sequoia Living TH 604-723-5386 Call

Sierra Ridge LR sierraridge.ca Call

Windfall TH windfallbygatehouse.com Coming Soon

MISSION/HARRISON

Cedar Valley Rowhomes RH cedarvalleyrowhomes.ca Coming Soon

Harrison Highlands SF 1-888-758-0850 Call

Harrison Ridge TH 1-844-432-7444 From $690K

Horizons TH 1-888-826-1177 From $319,800

Nelson & Grove SF mstarhomes.com Coming Soon

Westminster Plateau LR/TH westminsterplateau.ca Coming Soon

NEW WESTMINSTER

Lighthouse LR 604-364-7424 Call

Moody on the Hill LR moodyonthehill.com Selling Now

Pier West HR 604-553-4211 Call

River Queensborough TH 604-438-5050 Call

Timber House LR timberhousebyaragon.ca Register Now

NORTH VANCOUVER

1313 Ambleside Residence TH 1331ambleside.com Now Selling

1515 Rupert LR 236-869-2515 Call

Aire at North Harbour MR northharbourbyconcert.com Now Selling

Apex at Seylynn Village HR/TH/PH apexatseylynn.ca Now Selling

AVA LR 604-736-0050 Call

Baden Park LR/TH badenparkbyanthem.com Register Now

Ebb & Flow GH/CH/TH 604.818.1177 Now Selling

Evolv35 TH 604.785.7653 Call

Executive on the Park LR/TH executiveonthepark.com Coming Soon

Forest Ridge LR

778-298-2280 Coming Soon

Founder’s Block South TH 604-689-3040 Coming Soon Green on Queensbury LR/TH qualex.ca/green Register Now Innova LR liveinnova.ca Now Selling

Lennox LR 604-988-3617 Now Selling

Lupine Walk Seymour Village LR seymourvillage.com Call Millennium Central Lonsdale LR millenniumlonsdale.com Coming Soon

Neu on 3rd TH neuon3rd.ca Coming Soon Park West HR 604-770-1336 Now Selling

The Trails TH liveat.thetrailslowerlonsdale.com Coming Soon

VANCOUVER & AREA

DOWNTOWN

1335 Howe HR 604-689-8535 Call

Bailey LR liveatbailey.ca Register Now

Burrard Place two HR burrardplace.ca Call

Curv HR thecurv.ca Coming Soon

Eventide LR eventidethree.com Coming Soon

Landmark on Robson HR 604-566-2288 Call

Mirabel HR 604-681-8110 Call

The Pacific HR grosvenorpacific.com Call

The Thurlow HR downtownabovebeach.com Coming Soon

Thesis LR liveatthesis.com Register Now

Vancouver House HR 604-893-8958 Call

EAST SIDE

2550 Garden Drive LR 2550gardendrive.com. Now Selling Ace one the Drive LR togetheronthedrive.ca. Coming Soon Assembly LR assemblystrathcona.com Coming Soon

Brock House TH/SF 778-388-8682 Call

Clive at Collingwood LR cliveliving.com Coming Soon

Focal LR 604-563-6777 Coming Soon

Frame HR liveatframe.com Coming Soon

Francis TH 604-330-8848 Call

Graphia LR grafia.porte.ca Coming Soon

Linx LR 604-394-2602 Coming Soon

Paragon LR 604-688-5566 Coming Soon

River District Ardea HR wesgroup.ca/ardea Coming Soon

The Saint George TH the saintgeorge.ca Now Selling Shift LR aragon.ca/shift By Appointment

Templeton TH templetonliving.ca Now Selling

TH 604-563-6200 Call The Windsor HR thewindsorliving.com Now Selling

on E49 LR 778-751-8930. Coming Soon

WEST SIDE

Barclay HR

Coming Soon

Balaclava LR 5656balaclava.ca Now Selling

West MR 604-620-8600 From $528,800

LR/TH 604-871-8600 By Appointment

LR 604-307-0607 Call

LR autographliving.ca Coming