Vancouver New Home + Condo Guide – February 18, 2023

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IT PAYS TO SHOP AROUND

Many of us have no problem shopping around when we purchase a car or look for a deal on a vacation. But it’s a different story when it comes to the moment homeowners must renew their mortgage.

When you purchased your home, your choices may have been limited — after all, budget, home size and location are often non-negotiable — but you were still able to shop around. What will you do when it’s time to renew your mortgage? In a recent survey commissioned by BNN Bloomberg, 51 per cent of Canadians polled said they did not plan to change lenders to get a better mortgage rate when renewing, and another nine per cent said they did not even know it was an option. These days, renewing a mortgage and terms to suit your needs is more important than ever. With all the interest rate increases we’ve seen over the last year, it’s likely that when you renew, you won’t be able to get the same mortgage – or terms – that you did a few years ago. That means if you don’t search around for the best deal, you may end up paying more every month.

On page 12 of this issue, writer Alisa Aragon-Lloyd explains how and why you should shop around when it comes time to renew your mortgage.

Also in this issue is a feature by Michelle Hopkins on island life and why so many British Columbians choose Vancouver Island as their home. Between more affordable housing prices, magnificent beaches, a hip arts scene, award-winning restaurants and outdoor activities, you may decide island living is in your future.

Thank you for picking up this copy of New Home + Condo Guide. As always, it is filled with interesting articles to help you find and enjoy your new home. Let us know what you think. We’d love to hear from you.

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CELEBRATING THE BEST OF THE BEST The Canadian Homebuilder’s Association of BC (CHBA BC) recently announced the finalists for the 2023 Georgie Awards. The 31st annual awards gala will take place Sat., May 20 at Vancouver’s Hyatt Regency Hotel. “We’re really excited about the quality of this year’s finalists. Every year we see something new, and the 2023 Georgie Awards are no exception,” says Neil Moody, CEO of CHBA BC. “There are some incredible projects that are on the cutting edge of today’s homebuilding trends.” CHBA BC members strive to implement new, high-performance technology, energy-efficient systems, sustainable materials, and the newest designs into their homebuilding process. Pictured above: the 2022 Georgie Award Winner for a Custom Home valued under $1M by Hara Homes, project Ranelagh in Burnaby.

2022 GEORGIE AWARD WINNER

Vancouver by MICHELLE HOPKINS

DID YOU KNOW?

The city of Vancouver is seeking public input on a proposal to allow triplexes, fourplexes, fiveplexes, and sixplexes in neighbourhoods across the city. The feedback will help shape draft recommendations on missing middle options. Info: shapeyourcity.ca/multiplexes

Community focus

Last month, the new Bettie Allard YMCA opened its doors. It’s a partnership between Concert Properties and the City of Coquitlam. David Podmore, CEO of Concert Properties, says, “The YMCA fills a long-sought need, and combined with the additional housing we are building, this new community will help support

the rapidly growing Tri-Cities/ Burquitlam neighbourhoods.” The 55,000-sq. ft. facility features an aquatic centre, gymnasium, walking track, fitness gym, family centre, community spaces and a café. In addition, there is an underground park-and-ride lot for the Burquitlam SkyTrain station, and a community policing station.

Decorating incentive

For a limited time only and subject to terms and conditions, Wesgroup Properties is offering a decorating allowance of up to $70,000 on all its available homes at its westside Dunbar & 39th project. “We still have a good selection of thoughtfully laid out, concrete homes for sale that will be move-in ready this fall,” says Joey Coupland, vice-president of sales at Wesgroup Properties. “It is a great time to buy pre-sale; take your time to select the perfect home, find the perfect furnishings, and move in with the bumps of last year behind us.”

Visit Dunbarat39th.ca.

Grand opening

Foxridge Homes will unveil its new Westbrooke Willoughby fourbedroom, 3,350 sq. ft. display home during its Grand Opening celebration on Sat., Feb. 25, from noon to 5 p.m. There will be mini doughnuts from Tin Lizzy Concessions and hot beverages on site. Located at 20447 76B Ave., in Langley, this launches phase three of the Westbrooke Willoughby development. Phases one and two have sold out and this new collection consists of 22 nonstrata, freehold four-bedroom row homes ranging from 2,080 to 2,274 sq. ft., plus three- to six-bedroom duplexes. The row homes are slated for completion in late 2023.

SHOP AROUND AND SAVE MONEY

IT PAYS TO SHOP AROUND

While most Canadians spend a lot of time and effort shopping around for their initial mortgage, it’s not generally the case when it’s time to renew. Instead, many people are complacent and are happy just to renew, even if it’s not the best deal that they can get.

In a recent survey from BNN Bloomberg, 51 per cent of Canadians polled said they did not plan to change lenders to get a better mortgage rate when renewing, and another nine per cent said they did not even know it was an option.

As well, 52 per cent of respondents said they have a plan in place to deal with higher mortgage payments, with 38 per cent of those indicating they will cut back on their spending, nine per cent saying they will use their savings, and two per cent planning to take on additional debt.

Finally, two per cent of respondents said they would need to sell their house due to higher mortgage rates.

Most borrowers simply sign and send back the renewal that is first offered by their existing lender, without shopping around for more favourable terms and rates. Lenders know this, and for this reason, they offer a decent rate. But if you complain or show them better offers, they will get more competitive. For that reason, trusting your lender to offer a favourable rate up front is the worst thing you can do at renewal.

Instead, you can engage the services of a mortgage broker at renewal time who will ensure you receive the best mortgage options and rate catered to your specific needs. Just because your lender had the best available product or rate for you one, three, or five years ago when you obtained a mortgage, it does not mean the same holds true in today’s market.

With products and rates changing on an on-going basis, it’s difficult to know what the best offering is for your unique situation without doing some investigating. A mortgage broker makes the process easier. They look at every rate and product

change from each lender, including banks, credit unions, and monolenders (lenders that only work with mortgage experts) to find the best deal for you. The services of a mortgage broker are free because they are paid by the lender based on the mortgage amount rather than the interest rate.

It’s important to remember that the interest rate is not the only factor you should consider. Finding the best mortgage with favourable terms also matters. A portability option, pre-payment privileges, including lump-sum payments, the option to increase your mortgage payments between 15 per cent and 20 per cent without penalties, and how penalties are calculated if you break the term of the mortgage, should all be considered.

Below is an example of how an interest rate comparison can help you save thousands of dollars.

By shopping around at renewal time, the savings were $8,760 (over five years) in mortgage payments by increasing monthly cash flow, plus an additional $12,256 (in interest costs and by having a lower balance at maturity after the five years).

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.

ALISA ARAGON-LLOYD

$500,000 MORTGAGE FOR A 60-MONTH TERM

KELOWNA

SECHELT

1. GIBSONS EAGLE VIEW 875 Gibsons Way eagleviewheights.com

2. WATERSCAPES 250-763-8313 ledmac.com/waterscapes

3. EDGEWATER AT POIRPOISE BAY 5915 Beachgate Lane onnie.com

LANGFORD

4. THE SCENE 2746 Peatt Road 236-259-4202 livethescene.ca

5. ELIZA AT ROYAL BAY 365 Latoria Boulevard elizacondos.com

ELIZA AT ROYAL BAY OCEANSIDE LIFESTYLE

Picture this: Waking up to ocean breezes and the promise of fresh croissants for breakfast, a leisurely afternoon stroll on the beach, or a bike ride along the Galloping Goose Trail. Later, perhaps invite friends for drinks and al fresco dining on the rooftop terrace.

If this is the lifestyle you crave, you owe it to yourself to check out ELIZA at Royal Bay. Located in the heart of Vancouver Island’s West Shore Communities, these master-planned condominium residences are a perfect marriage between natural serenity and urban vibe.

LIVE LIFE WELL

The only new condominiums currently selling in this neighbourhood, ELIZA at Royal Bay offers sophisticated, designforward homes plus an inviting array of amenities.

Interiors feature a sleek, contemporary esthetic with plenty of windows to fill your space with natural light.

Kitchens, the heart of any home, feature generously sized islands with eating bars for casual entertaining, stainless-steel appliances, including an energy-efficient induction range, modern matte-black hardware, plus an abundance of intelligent storage solutions.

Inspired by the great hotels, ensuites are resplendent with marble-look tile on floors and walls—even in the frameless glass shower. A his’n’hers dual sink vanity ensures each partner has lots of room for the accoutrements they prefer, while a walk-in closet makes keeping clothes organized a breeze.

And here’s a thoughtful bonus: Every ELIZA at Royal Bay home has a spacious balcony and comes equipped with air conditioning. Okay, so that’s two thoughtful bonuses.

AMENITIES TO DELIGHT

Amenities, too, are curated to complement your lifestyle: Fitness

centre, community garden plots, entertainment lounge with catering kitchen, secure bike room, and even a pet wash station, because fourfooted companions are family too.

People are also eagerly awaiting The Commons, a village-style shopping centre now under construction next door. “This is going to be the neighbourhood’s missing link,” says one delighted homebuyer. “Quality Foods and Cascadia Liquor are already confirmed as anchor tenants, but there are also plans for a restaurant with patio space, and we’re hoping for a boutique coffee shop plus some artisan retail.”

The ELIZA at Royal Bay presentation centre is open noon to 4 p.m. Friday through Tuesday at 3567 Ryder Hesjedal Way or by appointment anytime. A great selection of two-bedroom homes starting at $579,900 remain. Better hurry because once they’re gone, they’re gone for good.

THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN AND ELIZA IS A SUCCESS

At over 60% sold you don’t want to miss the chance to own one of these beautiful homes in Royal Bay. Designed by award winning Proscenium Architecture & Interiors your new condo at Eliza includes:

• air conditioning

• curated chef-inspired kitchens

• access to common rooftop patio

• over height ceilings with open floorplans

• EV ready, secure underground parking

Here in the seaside community of Royal Bay you’re only steps away from walking trails, bike paths, beaches, as well as the convenience of The Commons retail village, for all your daily needs.

2-Bedroom Condos starting from only $579,900

Find out why so many people have already decided to call ELIZA home.

ISLAND LIVING A LAID-BACK VIBE AND RELAXED PACE

by MICHELLE HOPKINS

With its unique blend of nature and culture, Vancouver Island draws new residents to its coastlines because of its magnificent beaches, hip arts scene, award-winning restaurants and outdoor activities. Along with some of the warmest weather and lushest scenery in Canada, Vancouver Island’s lifestyle is quite desirable.

Victoria’s status as a supremely liveable city is well known, as is its unhurried pace and joie de vivre. In a point2homes’ Top Millennial Hot Spots in 2021 survey that ranked 85 Canadian cities, Victoria, with its picturesque waterfront and heritage buildings, ranked eighth overall and

number one for climate. So, is it any surprise that this walkable harbour city is appealing to so many?

“At the end of the day, Victoria offers all of the urban amenities of a large metropolis, yet it is so easy to get away and wind down in nature,” says Michael Sikich, president of The Agency Real Estate Marketing. “The island exudes a laid-back vibe … it moves at a more relaxed pace than the mainland.”

For the serious foodie, Greater Victoria has a thriving culinary scene, with the most restaurants per-capita in Canada and a strong farm-to-table offering. Beyond its hospitality culture,

The Scene at Langford

there are local farmers’ markets, quaint shops, large name-brand stores and services all over the island.

Besides its quality of life, thousands of transplants move for the close proximity to the great outdoors. Whether your pursuit of choice is biking the Hartland Mountain Bike Park, golfing at the Bear Mountain Golf Course, taking a scenic walk along Dallas Road Beach, or fishing, boating or surfing; it’s all here.

Neil Blainey, director of projects with Island Realm Real Estate, agrees with Sikich’s description of this vibrant urban lifestyle. Best of all, Vancouver Island housing prices are still reasonably priced when compared to the Lower Mainland – between 10 to 20 per cent less.

Its housing market is being boosted by factors such as steady job creation and one of the lower unemployment

rates in the country. According to Statistics Canada, the unemployment for Victoria Census Metropolitan Area stood at 3.5 per cent in January 2020.

“You can still purchase a townhome on average for $750,000, while a starter home can be purchased beginning in the mid-$700,000,” says Blainey, a lifelong resident of Victoria.

Home to two highly regarded universities — University of Victoria and Royal Rhodes University – Vancouver Island has several good elementary and high schools, as well as top-ranking schools like Brentwood College, St. Michaels and Shawnigan Lake.

Vancouver Island is well served by a rich network of travel options, whether it’s by transit, ferry, or by air via seaplane. For the business traveller, there are five airports on the island, including the Victoria International Airport.

If there is one down side to living on Vancouver Island, Sikich and Blainey agree that being at the mercy of the ferry can be an issue.

“The ferry can be a nuisance but if you are in a hurry to get to the mainland, you can quickly catch a Heli jet or float plane,” says Sikich.

Dish from Stage restaurant

Hartland Mountain Bike Park

Dallas Road Beach

Bear Mountain Golf Course

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

SOUTHAVEN

ENGAGED LIVING IN SOUTH SURREY

Located in South Surrey’s coveted Elgin neighbourhood, Southaven’s stylish modern farmhouse exterior, peaked roofs and dormer windows have been turning heads and winning hearts. The first two buildings for this contemporary collection of condominium residences sold quickly, and buyers are now eagerly awaiting the release of Building 3.

STYLISH BY DESIGN

Inside, these homes feature the modern refinement you love: nine-ft. ceilings that soar into vaults on the penthouse units, wide-plank laminate flooring in main living areas, and plenty of natural light.

Kitchens are sure to inspire with a five-burner gas range, quartz countertops that pair beautifully with

a matte-finish subway tile backsplash, soft-close duo-tone cabinetry, plus inviting islands perfect for casual dining.

As you’d expect, bathrooms feel deluxe with tile flooring and tub/ shower surround, gleaming singlelever faucets, and designer mirrors.

EASY LIVING

Life at Southaven is filled with new adventures. Onsite amenities are diverse and curated to promote social engagement. Keep fit in the fully equipped gym or test your skills at ping pong and billiards. Entertaining is a breeze in the social lounge with walkout access to a landscaped amenity courtyard with harvest tables for al fresco dining with friends and family on those days when you don’t feel like firing up your own barbecue

or the natural gas outlet on your private deck.

Starbucks as well as fresh flowers and groceries are just outside your doorstep at Choices market. Morgan Crossing and Grandview Corners, with their ever-increasing selection of shopping, dining and services, are only a short drive away, and you’re less than a 10-minute walk along sideroads and trails to the famous Semiahmoo Trail. All this plus you’ve got easy access to the sands at White Rock and Crescent beaches, as well as golf courses for all levels.

Southaven is located at 3300 –148 Street in South Surrey. Register today for more information by visiting Southaven.ca or call 604.817.6872 to speak with the sales team.

IMPROVE YOUR INDOOR AIR QUALITY WITH

SENSIBO ELEMENTS

GREG GAZIN

Being couped up indoors during the pandemic for many has really brought the subject of air quality to the forefront. And as the mercury plummets, we once again find ourselves spending a significant time in enclosed spaces, often wondering, “Am I actually breathing in clean air?”

Some of the things you experience, such as headaches, chest congestion, coughs and fatigue, amongst other symptoms, could be signs of bad air, which could potentially negatively impact your long-term health.

To “see” what’s floating in the air, climate-tech company Sensibo launched a new product – Sensibo Elements – a smart indoor air quality monitor. It’s a small and sleek gadget partnered with a companion app designed to monitor select harmful contaminants and alert you so you can take action.

MONITOR POLLUTANTS

It monitors pollutants such as carbon dioxide (CO2), total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs), a pool of various pollutants, PM2.5 – tiny particles that can get into our lungs – and ethanol. It can also track temperature and humidity, and then calculates a total overall

air-quality score in real-time using its own algorithms.

There are no instructions in the box, but it’s simple to set up. Download the iOS or Android app or use the web. Select add a new device. You will be guided to plug in the device with the included USB-C cable and charger. Scan the QR code on the back of the device, or key in the number, then follow the instructions. If you have multiple devices, you can use the same app to set up different locations.

Sensibo Elements is cleverly designed to sit vertically. It comes with a small removable lightweight plastic frame that doubles as a stand, so you can keep it on your desk or

remove it and mount it on a wall. The vertical orientation, along with a tilt adjustment, allows for the sensors to better sample the air for a more accurate reading. There’s a light at the front that will glow green, orange or red to indicate the air quality. This light can also be turned off.

KEEP INFORMED

A high-level alert will cause the app to send an notice to your phone and offer a tip. For example, a high TVOC reading will appear as a text message on your phone, with a suggestion to open a window to circulate some air. I guess that’s fine, as long as it’s not winter here in Canada.

You can keep tabs on your air quality through the app dashboard. It gives you individual readings for each element it’s monitoring and a total air quality score. You can also view detailed pollution graphs of each element by hour and by day to

see changes over time. Weekly and monthly stats require a Sensibo Plus premium subscription.

Sensibo Elements gives additional automation capabilities if you’ve already invested in the Sensibo ecosystem by way of an air purification system or AC controller. When Elements triggers an air quality alert, utilizing the Sensibo’s patented PureBoost technology, you can have your air purifier turn on its fan, or signal your Sensibo AC controller to turn on your AC fan so you can automatically circulate more air.

Toxic air is a real thing in our homes and not just something we see coming out of smokestacks. We’re exposed to it on a regular basis –particularly from dust and pollen or building materials, cleaning products and even some of the air fresheners we spray and candles we burn. So, beyond the obvious when we can actually smell something, having a

device such as Sensibo Elements to help us know when we’re at risk from bad air, is just sensible.

Overall, Elements is a neat little device capable of sensing some of the more common pollutants and immediately alerting you to take action. The detection of ethanol (which I seem to have at home) is an added bonus, which I have yet to see on other air quality monitors.

It has a nice form factor measuring 115 mm long by 115 mm wide by 29 mm high (147 by 130 by 65 mm with stand). It does not require a hub, but as it’s not designed to be battery operated, it does require you to be in proximity to an AC electrical plug.

The app is helpful in that it not only helps you monitor the various elements via the dashboard, it also generates graphs so you can keep an eye on the trends.

While I can appreciate the need for an additional revenue stream, given the full retail cost of the unit and the fact that not everyone looks at their devices every single day, charging a premium for all data beyond a day is a bit of a stretch. Charging for beyond a month might be more in line.

Premium subscriptions are reasonable: $6.49 per month or $3.33 per month billed annually. As an added bonus, yearly subscribers also get a two-year extended warranty.

Sensibo Elements comes with a desktop stand and power adapter. It retails for $435. It’s currently offered directly from Sensibo at an introductory price of $235, which the company says is reduced for the foreseeable future.

Greg Gazin is a syndicated tech columnist, blogger, podcaster, and contributes to canoe.com, Troy Media and Active Life magazine. gadgetguy.ca

1. MINORU SQUARE 5740 Minoru Blvd thind.ca/minorusquare

2. LUXE LANSDOWNE Lansdowne Road & Number 3 Road luxelansdowne.com

3. PARK RESIDENCES II AT MINORU PARK 6333 Mah Bing Street 604-563-8899 parkresidences.ca

4. RC RICHMOND 6331 No. 3 Road 604-788-6608

5. GALLERIA 8555 Capstan Way 604-233-7748 concordgalleria.com

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

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

SQUAMISH

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

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

8. REDBRIDGE 1606 Scott Crescent redbridgesquamish.com

FIND YOUR NEXT HOME

PREVIEWS & REGISTRATIONS

DWELL

Home type: Garden flats and townhomes

Developer: Anthem Properties

On the map: Coquitlam Web: dwellbyanthem.com

Info: Modern living in a connected community of stacked townhomes comprised of 69 homes that include efficiently designed one-bedroom garden flats to threebedroom townhomes. Featuring modern architecture complemented by warm wood and brick detailing. Accessibly positioned near Burquitlam SkyTrain station and major roadways such as Clarke Road and Como Lake Ave. Register today.

LAUREL ON MILL LAKE

Home type: Condominiums

Developer: Heinrichs Developments

On the map: Abbotsford

Web: laurelmilllake.com

Info: This contemporary six-storey residential and resort-style development

of one- to three-bedroom homes overlooking peaceful Mill Lake, is home to trails, a floating boardwalk, picnic areas, playgrounds, an outdoor swimming pool, and a waterpark. Live with ease in relaxed, natural surroundings, or take a short walk to Seven Oak Mall. An array of amenities, a picturesque setting, and a thriving community make Laurel on Mill Lake a great location and a luxury community you can be proud to call home. Register today.

NEWBURY

Home type: Townhomes

Developer: Zenterra

On the map: Langley Web: zenterra.ca/newbury

Info: Three- and four-bedroom contemporary homes in West Village, Langley. Homes as unique as you are. Choose from two designer kitchen colour schemes: Dawn, a redefined traditional scheme with a modern edge with snow-white upper cabinetry and

accent light oak cabinets below; or Dusk, a clean, neutral scheme with a coastal touch featuring elegant crisp white upper cabinets with slate blue shaker accent cabinetry. Main level features laminate wood-finish flooring, soft plush carpeting in all bedrooms and stairs, plus Gardena Bianco white tiles in bathrooms. Register today.

PORTWOOD

Home type: Condominiums and townhomes

Developer: EDGAR development

On the map: Port Moody

Web: portwood.ca

Info: This 23-acre master-planned community in Port Moody will offer one- to three-bedroom homes positioned in the centre of a vastly untouched green district and optimally connected to fast transport routes. Complemented by an abundance of unique amenities and family-friendly parks, trails and daycares, the homes are designed for large and small families, all with interiors imbued with warmth and light. Register today.

RIVA

Home type: Condominiums and townhomes

Developer: Onni Group

On the map: Richmond

Web: onni.com/property/new-homes/riva

Info: Riva is ideally located across from the city of Richmond’s future waterfront park –Middle Arm Park. From there, the Lansdowne Canada Line Station is only an eight-minute walk away. Enjoy the close proximity to Richmond and Lansdowne Centre and a new T&T Supermarket opening up down the street. Waterfront trails and the Richmond Oval are also just steps from Riva’s front door. Final Phase is coming soon. Register today.

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This page features a few of the latest properties to keep your eye on in the Metro Vancouver area.

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8. O2 METROTOWN 6620 Sussex Ave o2metrotown.ca

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

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

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 4247 Lougheed Hwy bordeauxliving.ca

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

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

17. CONCORD METROTOWN Nelson Ave & Kingsway concordmetrotown.com

18. HIGHLINE METROTOWN 6511 Sussex Avenue highlinemerotown.com

NEW WESTMINSTER

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

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. HEATH 80 Ave & 206 St heathliving.com

ABBOTSFORD

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

COQUITLAM – PORT COQUITLAM – PITT MEADOWS – MAPLE RIDGE

COQUITLAM

1. WEST 505 Nelson Street westbybeedie.com

2. SYDNEY 545 Sydney Ave. 778-948-0333 sydneybyledmac.com

3. VUE Foster Ave & Whiting Way vueliving.ca

4. SOPHORA AT THE PARK #101 - 1135 Pipeline Road 604-942-8416 polyhomes.com

5. PRECIDIA 520 Cottonwood Ave 604-422-0080 precidiabyledmac.com

6. ALINA 604-259-8626 ownalina.com

7. SOL Como Lake Ave & Robinson 604-937-9688 solexperience.ca

8. DWELL Smith Ave & Clark Rd dwellbyanthem.com

9. PORT & MILL 604-936-8818 portandmill.ca

MAPLE RIDGE

10. PROVENANCE 11295 Pazarena Place 604-467-2285 polyhomes.com

11. CREST KANAKA SPRINGS 25024 112 Ave 604-405-1903 kanakasprings.com

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.ca Coming Soon

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 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 Register Now

Polaris at Metrotown HR polarismetrotown.com Selling Now

Tailor HR 604-299-1001 Call

Terraces at The Peak HR 604-559-5795 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

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.

MISSION/HARRISON

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

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 Selling Now

Lennox LR 604-988-3617 Coming Soon

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

Now Selling The Trails TH liveat.thetrailslowerlonsdale.com Coming Soon

Call

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

2250 Garden Drive LR 2250gardendrive.com. Coming Soon

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 Triumph TH 604-563-6200 Call

The Windsor HR thewindsorliving.com Now Selling

V on E49 LR 778-751-8930. Coming Soon

WEST SIDE

2030 Barclay HR 604-534-2020 Coming Soon

5656 Balaclava LR 5656balaclava.ca Now Selling 99 West MR 604-620-8600 From $528,800 Amber LR/TH 604-871-8600 By Appointment Arbutus LR 604-307-0607 Call

Autograph LR autographliving.ca Coming Soon

Coming Soon

kerrisdalebykenstone.com Coming Soon

Now Selling

NOTE: Pricing is subject to change; please contact the specific development for more up to date details or special promotions.

A Smarter Way to Live.

Think you know Surrey Central? Well think again, because a new residential tower is coming that’s going to change the way you think of this popular neighbourhood.

Introducing Lucent. Brought to you by Landa Global Properties, Lucent is a 26-storey high-rise that will become Surrey’s first to incorporate a robust offering of smart building and home technology to make daily life less complicated, more efficient, and a whole lot more fun.

Here’s just a hint of the many ways Lucent is poised to simplify your life. Keyless entry is enabled by facial recognition or a digital key, thus allowing residents to open doors with their phone or a smile. Give your visitors access to the spectacular lobby or secure parkade with a one-time code sent directly from your phone to theirs. When it’s time for a gathering of friends and family, booking one of the amenities spaces is as simple as pushing a button. It’s all part of the state-of-the-art Valet app that’s wowing homebuyers.

Need a helping hand balancing everything that’s happening in your life? Lucent’s concierge will be at your service. And, of course, there’s secure delivery lockers for your online purchases or other deliveries. Life just doesn’t get any easier.

Sophisticated by Design

Inside, Lucent offers a sleek, contemporary ambiance with elegant kitchens featuring sleek, two-tone cabinetry plus quartz counters and backsplashes, serenely luxurious ensuites, and spacious rooms filled with natural light.

But these homes are far more than just good looking—they’re smart homes too.

Every suite’s front door is equipped with a state-of-the-art smart lock that’s activated either from your phone or by thumbprint—no more fumbling with keys or fobs. Inside, residents will have the convenience of a smart thermostat. Most homes also include smart home technology integration

where there is a central panel that allows you to control everything from heat and light to what music is playing on your Sonos speakers. Plus, the exclusive collection of townhomes are all prewired for connection to your preference of security companies.

Amenities for Your Lifestyle

Level Three is where you’ll discover the heart and soul of active, high-energy living—over 11,500 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor amenities divided into three vibrant zones.

office, or a quiet place to study for exams, Lucent’s CoWorking Zone has you covered.

Then there’s Lucent’s Level 17 amenities. Boasting magnificent views in all directions, Level 17 brings a whole new dynamic to entertaining with over 5,000 sq. ft. of indoor/outdoor spaces. Invite friends for a culinary experience in the Executive Dining Lounge, followed by an après dinner stroll through the lush Sky Garden. In summer, the outdoor Sky Lounge is sure to become a hit for social gatherings—whether planned or impromptu.

Trusted Builder

The Landa Global team has established themselves as one of Vancouver’s top luxury developers with eight premier residences in Vancouver, two in Richmond, and now Lucent in Surrey. They also recently acquired a six-acre property in Toronto. The company is committed to developing iconic buildings in the best urban locations available and focuses on liveability through a seamless blend of form and function.

Get set to break a sweat in Lucent’s Fitness Zone, featuring a club-style gym with top-of-the-line fitness equipment, a spin studio featuring Peloton bikes, a dedicated yoga studio, plus a private workout studio with Lululemon’s Mirror, the very latest in high-tech fitness.

When you’re ready to unwind, the Entertainment Zone is where you’ll want to be. After a relaxing soak in the hot tub, perhaps a friendly game of pool or chill out in the fireside lounge.

And whether you’re looking for an inspiring place to work on a passion project, a change of scenery from the home

The Lucent presentation centre and display home is now open for preview by appointment. 150 homes under $549,900. Register today at www.lucentliving.ca for exclusive updates. Email info@lucentliving.ca or call 604-239-1999 to book your appointment.

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