Vancouver New Home + Condo Guide – October 29, 2022

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Kanaka Springs

ADVICE

20 Mortgage Minute

The different types of homeownership. Which one works best for you?

BY ALISA ARAGON-LLOYD

26 Industry Insider

Make the most of your visit to a pre-sale presentation centre. BY BRITTANY REIMER

32 Industry Expert Presale versus resale: What would a realtor recommend?

BY JOE LEE

Minutes with A Q&A with Agata Webster on finding your perfect neighbourhood BY SUSAN M BOYCE

44 Green Thumb Protect your plants from snow damage

BY BEN & MARK CULLEN

INSPIRATION

22 Big style

Seven space-saving design hacks for a condo kitchen BY LISA ROGERS

40 Design

The ebbs and flows of designing a five-star bathroom

BY LOUIS DUNCAN-HE

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LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT

NEIGHBOURHOOD VIBE

When you think of buying a home, do you first focus on the type? If you do, you’re among good company. The majority of homebuyers primarily look for something that fits their budget and needs, be it a condo, townhome or single-family dwelling. But just as important as your home, the neighbourhood you choose should perfectly suit you and your family’s lifestyle now, and over the years.

You may think choosing the right neighbourhood is easy, but you’d be surprised at the many factors to consider, especially if you are downsizing or intend on staying in your home for many years. On page 36 of this issue of New Home + Condo Guide, writer Susan M Boyce speaks with Agata Webster about some of the key things to watch for when choosing the best neighbourhood for your needs. Once you’ve nailed that down, check out Alisa Aragon’s article on page 20 as she outlines the various types of homeownership available. Find out the differences between a freehold ownership, a leasehold ownership, strata ownership and co-operative homeownership. This may not only affect the kind of house you purchase, but the neighbourhood, too.

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Finally, to help you choose between a presale or a re-sale property, read what realtor Joe Lee has to say on page 32. There is no right or wrong choice, but before you make up your mind, it’s a good idea to understand the advantages and disadvantages of each option.

As always, this issue is packed with other interesting and informative articles to help you on your home-finding journey, from making the most of your pre-sale presentation visit to some awesome space-saving hacks for a small kitchen condo. Let us know what you think. We’d love to hear from you.

FIND YOUR NEXT HOME

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

PREVIEWS & REGISTRATIONS

1331 AMBLESIDE

Home type: Condominiums

Developer: Pacific Lyte

On the map: Vancouver Web: 1331ambleside.com

Info: There’s an elegant ease to life at 1331 Ambleside, 16 concrete residences at the Gateway to Ambleside Village. Interiors of the modern one-, two- and three-bedroom homes are designed to be functional and accessible as life moves forward. Contemporary styling throughout with bright spaces are thoughtfully crafted by awardwinning designer Christina Oberti. Indoor living seamlessly transitions to the outdoors, where patios invite lively entertaining, or peaceful solitude. Register today.

LINEAGE

Home type: Townhomes

Developer: JPS Developments Inc

On the map: North Delta Web: livingatlineage.ca

Info: North Delta’s newest community, Lineage, offers a choice collection of three-bedroom plus flex urban townhomes with bright, spacious open-concept layouts, double-car garages, flex rooms on the ground flour featuring a powder room and contemporary finishes. A rich blend of style and culture in a unique, natural setting. Register today.

LUCENT

Home type: Condominiums

Developer: Landa Global Properties

On the map: Surrey Web: landaglobal.com/lucent/

Info: Sleek, stylish and smart, Lucent is a landmark 26-storey tower of studio,

one- two- and three-bedroom homes in Surrey City Centre. Lucent is part of a vibrant, walkable downtown neighbourhood with shops, groceries, restaurants, universities and parks, with Surrey Central and Gateway SkyTrain stations just steps from home. Register today.

SOTO ON W28

Home type: Garden homes and penthouses

Developer: Forme Development

On the map: Vancouver Web: sotoonw28.com

Info: Located in the west side garden district, SOTO on W28 is a quiet Japanese aesthetic that harmonizes with modern West Coast living in 20, three- and four-bedroom garden homes and penthouses. Leafy, tree-lined avenues clear a path between these charming single-family homes and just a short walk, bike ride or drive away are an assortment of shops and eateries. Register now.

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VIP EVENT First & Royal, the only up-coming wood frame building in New Westminster, recently held a realtor preview VIP Event that attracted 690 realtors. “We anticipated 300 registrants and we more than doubled that,” says Chris Scully, sales director at Key Marketing. First & Royal is a six-storey lowrise featuring a collection of 189 residences, including townhomes and studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom condos starting at $299,000. Located park side and minutes from the New Westminster Pier and the Columbia SkyTrain hub, the development will offer an outdoor movie theatre on the roof-top deck.

FIRST & ROYAL

DID YOU KNOW?

Bucci Developments submitted a new proposal for Fleetwood Orion, the first major transitoriented development along the future SurreyLangley SkyTrain extension east of King George Station, for a total of 1,130 residences.

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UniverCity is calling

Intergulf recently launched Arbour, its fifth project at Burnaby’s UniverCity. The developer has been part of the evolution of Burnaby Mountain’s SFU UniverCity since its planning stages more than three decades ago, with its first two towers, Novo 1 and 2 in 2004, The Peak in 2019 and the Terraces at The Peak in 2020.

Arbour will feature two six-storey

condominium towers and two fourstorey stacked townhome buildings, offering a total of 178 new homes.

“At Arbour, our three-bedroom townhomes are designed for growing families as UniverCity continues to expand. Students and faculty were extensively considered as part of the envisioning,” says Sean Lin, Intergulf’s VP of sales and marketing.

Reaching for the sky

Construction of one of Metrotown’s tallest residential towers, Highline Metrotown, is underway and the developer, Thind, is now launching its Sky Estates collection. Consisting of 327 one-, two- and three-bedroom homes rising from floors 33 to 48, each condo offers large patios with unobstructed views of the mountains, central Burnaby, and the water.

Highline Metrotown is steps away from numerous cafes, parks, schools, and Metropolis at Metrotown, which is the province’s largest shopping mall. The development is scheduled to be completed in 2023.

Anthem Properties recently unveiled Fordite, a new art installation by acclaimed artist and writer Douglas Coupland. Located at Station Square in Metrotown, Forbite is a nod to the site’s transformation from the former Ford Motor Company assembly plant, which was in operation from 1938 to 1988, to Station Square, a mixed-use residential development. Fordite is an agate made from old automotive paint that has hardened sufficiently to be cut and polished.

“For the Station Square site, I created stacks of polished fordite gems that are deliberately bold to remind people in a jubilant way that we once, not even long ago, lived in a world where car colours were used as they still are in fashion, to hasten a vehicle’s shortened lifespan and to build expectation for newer and more differently coloured cars,” says Coupland.

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THE PARK #101 - 1135 Pipeline Road 604-942-8416

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

ALINA 604-259-8626 ownalina.com

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

8. DWELL Smith Ave & Clark Rd dwellbyanthem.com

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

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

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CREST, the first chapter of Kanaka Springs a 70+ acre master planned community. A highly anticipated enclave of single family homes backing on to lush green space and parkland. This vibrant new community will offer a wide variety of floor plans and home styles embracing the very latest in modern farmhouse design and architecture. Customize your home to include 3, 4 or even 5 bedrooms or opt for a desirable secondary suite option. Visit our Home Store and three fully decorated show homes open daily Noon to 5pm. Located at 11205, 250B Street, Maple Ridge.

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KANAKA SPRINGS

WHERE COMMUNITY COMES NATURALLY

Picture this: A spacious, sunny home that offers the active, outdoor lifestyle you crave, yet is still just minutes from every urban amenity you need. A community where people greet you by name and if you need to borrow a cup of sugar, well that’s what neighbours do for each other.

Now put a name to it: Kanaka Springs in Maple Ridge. Brought to you by Epic Homes, Crest is the first phase in this forward-looking, 70acre master-planned community of single-family homes that are clearly

capturing the hearts of savvy buyers and families looking for a place to put down roots.

And here’s the best part; Crest has homes that will be move-in ready this year. That’s right, you could be settled in and ready to host your favourite guests in time for the holiday season.

YOUR HOME WITH PERSONALITY

Inspired by the modern farmhouse aesthetic, homes at Kanaka Springs feature a timeless charm—covered front porches for lounging or socializing plus private, secure yards

for play and gardening adventures. Many also overlook a lush greenbelt, so you feel like you’re lost in nature. And with six different exterior colours, there’s the ambience of a village that grew up over time.

As you’ve come to expect from Epic Homes, functionality and comfort are elegantly woven into the interior design of every Kanaka Springs home. “Buyers tell us they love how spacious and airy these homes feel,” says Norm Jones, sales manager. “The high ceilings, massive windows and thoughtful

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layouts are all about living well every day.” He adds that the option of a legal basement suite is particularly appealing to families looking for a home office, multi-generational living, or even a mortgage-helper rental unit.

DIVERSE LIFESTYLE

Ideally located adjacent to Kanaka Creek Regional Park, you’re surrounded by coastal rain forests and mountains. “Proximity to nature is definitely part of Crest’s appeal,” Norm says. “And because this is a master planned community—one of the only ones currently under construction—people who live here will soon be within walking distance to a diverse array of shops, services, and schools at Kanaka Springs’ village-style commercial hub. It’s like having the best of all worlds.”

The Kanaka Springs three show homes and Home Store are now open noon to 5 p.m. seven days a week at 11205 – 250B Street in Maple Ridge. Crest offers three-, four-, and five-bedroom homes starting from $1.099 million. Be sure to ask about the special, timelimited mortgage promotion, your opportunity to lock in at a fixed rate of 3.49 percent until completion. Register today at KanakaSprings.com for more information about Crest and all future releases.

MAPLE RIDGE

SURROUNDED BY MOTHER NATURE

by MICHELLE HOPKINS

Maple Ridge is located in the northeastern section of Greater Vancouver between the Fraser River and the Golden Ears, a group of mountain summits that are the southernmost of the Garibaldi Ranges of the Coast Mountains.

LIFESTYLE

Boasting stunning views, fantastic trail networks, creeks and rivers, and its jewel, Golden Ears Park, this is a haven for equestrians and outdoor enthusiasts. It is safe to say it’s a healthy, outdoorsy lifestyle that attracts people to this enclave.

VIBE

With lots of young families living here, the vibe possesses an alluring fusion of city/country.

MEET THE NEIGHBOURS

Originally, this was a rural residential and large-lot suburban hamlet of about 600 residents. In 2021, the population of Maple Ridge was 90,990. If you’re a movie fan, you might like to know the city of Maple Ridge is a popular location for feature films and television series. The Ridge Film Studios is located downtown, and serves as a

set location for episodic television programs. In the 1970s, scenes for the feature film Rambo were shot here.

This area is also very popular with equestrians, so it is very common to see people riding horses along the trails. This is mostly a young professional family demographic, with children under the age of 12, and the bulk of the population in the 35 to 54 age range.

IN THE AREA

Maple Ridge is all about nature. However, that doesn’t mean there are no amenities. The Haney Place Mall has the trendiest retailers for clothing and apparel, home decor and appliances, health and beauty

items and more can be found. In addition, the city centre has everything you need.

PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES

Neighbourhood residents are mainly car dependent, however, Translink provides public transit services to Maple Ridge via buses and the West Coast Express. Haney Place Exchange is the main bus exchange, with every bus line in Maple Ridge stopping there at some point along its route.

REAL ESTATE

Real estate in Maple Ridge consists of townhomes and single-family homes and low-rise condominium apartments.

HOT SPOTS

UBC MALCOLM KNAPP RESEARCH FOREST

The UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest is home to black bear, cougar and black-tailed deer populations. As many as 26 species of birds have also been identified and the marshland to the west is an important wintering and breeding habitat for waterfowl.

GOLDEN EARS PARK

As one of the largest parks in the province, Golden Ears Park is prized for its plethora of recreational activities! Designed with both day-trippers and campers in mind, it offers swimming, windsurfing, water-skiing, canoeing, boating, fishing and features three large campgrounds.

LOON LAKE

Loon Lake stretches more than 1.6 kilometres long. This picturesque and pristine lake is perfect for canoeing, kayaking, swimming or lounging about.

HOMEOWNERSHIP

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF AND WHICH ONE WORKS BEST FOR YOU?

FREEHOLD OWNERSHIP:

ALISA ARAGON-LLOYD

There are four major types of homeownership. While there is not a right or wrong choice, before you decide to look for your dream home, it’s a good idea to understand the different types and what each of them entails, so see what best suits your specific situation.

Freehold or fee-simple properties are one of the strongest forms of homeownership in Canada. The owner of a freehold interest property has the full use and control of the land and the buildings on it, subject to the use of the property that originated from the zoning bylaws and permit restrictions set in place by the local city or municipality. A freehold property remains with the title holder unless it is transferred out of their name through a sale or if the owner dies.

LEASEHOLD OWNERSHIP:

Leasehold ownership most commonly occurs on University Endowment Lands, First Nation Lands and other areas where the city owns the land. The leasehold interest in an area of land means that you have the exclusive use of the property occupying that land for a designated period of time. Normally, the original leasehold ownership in B.C. is set for 99 years. It is important to note that this time period is not reset with each new buyer of the property.

When buying a leasehold property, it is extremely important to check how much time is remaining on the lease. This is particularly important at the end of the lease, as the owner of the property can choose to resell the leasehold interest, redevelop the land entirely or leave the land vacant.

STRATA TITLE:

There has been an increase in the number of condos and townhomes now available to purchase in the Metro Vancouver and strata ownership is quickly becoming

one of the most common forms of homeownership. The strata title form of ownership is designed to provide the exclusive use and ownership of a specific unit or lot within a larger building or development. While the owner of that strata title has full ownership of all the interior elements of the unit, they also share ownership of common areas such as halls, grounds, parkades, elevators, and more. This type of ownership is used for duplexes, apartment blocks, townhome complexes, buildings with residential and retail units (mixed-

use properties), warehouses and many other types of buildings. There are some single-family properties that are part of a bare-land strata development because the owners share the common space and expenses for maintaining those areas that are shared.

CO-OPERATIVE OWNERSHIP:

Co-operative ownership is very similar to strata title in which the owner owns a property containing a number of housing units along with its common area of which some or all members can utilize. The major difference between a strata title and a co-operative ownership is that in co-operative ownership, individuals own shares of the entire building and each shareholder is assigned one particular unit in which to reside.

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.

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The strata title form of ownership is designed to provide the exclusive use and ownership of a specific unit or lot within a larger building or development.

SPACE-SAVING DESIGN HACKS

by LISA ROGERS

Living in a small space has plenty of benefits (less maintenance, mess and money), but condos don’t always bless homeowners with ample kitchen space. Frequently, it’s the opposite. Thankfully, many small kitchen ideas can maximize your functionality and storage. It’s all about thinking creatively about how to make the most of your real estate so you can enjoy cooking and socializing.

Here are seven design tips that will create your dream kitchen in your condo space.

ADD A PREP AREA

You may not have the space to add a whole island, so think about a rolling kitchen or bar cart to serve as a table for food prep or as extra counter space. The best part about rolling is that you can move it to anywhere in your kitchen that fits for you, or cart it out to your living room when it’s time for happy hour.

REPLACE CABINETS WITH OPEN SHELVES

Not only are open shelves extremely functional, they also make easy work of grabbing your plates and glasses. They don’t eat up nearly as much space as cabinetry, giving the illusion of a bigger room because they’re so light and open.

TO CREATE A DREAM KITCHEN IN YOUR CONDO

SWAP WITH INVISIBLE HARDWARE

The fewer objects, colour (and hardware) your kitchen space has, the less cluttered and tiny it will feel. Less hardware and more integrated pulls or touch-to-open cabinetry increases the efficiency levels, and gives a minimalist, no-fuss feel to your surfaces.

GET ORGANIZED

Every small room requires real attention to organization, because you can’t afford to waste any space. Stock up on spice-sorting systems, a Lazy Susan, lid organizers for your pots and pans, cutlery trays, and compact dish racks to keep things sorted without having to take up essential counter or drawer space. Two of my favourite hacks? Install some hooks for your coffee mugs under a shelf or cabinet, hang them by their handles, and get a cutting board that fits over your sink to create extra space for chopping and food prep. One step further? Make your entire counter space a cutting board. That way, you can work efficiently from anywhere in your kitchen.

USE LIGHT COLOURS TO EXPAND YOUR SMALL SPACE

Opting for light colours will make the room feel larger for any room, not just the kitchen. Keep a neutral palette on countertops, backsplashes, walls and even your pots, pans and linens. Everything in that cohesive, minimalist colourway will lift the room and make it feel more spacious.

GET A PEGBOARD

A genius invention, a pegboard gives you space when you think you had none left. There are many options to be found online, and use it to hang everything from colanders to measuring cups, cookware to utensils.

USE BASKETS FOR STORAGE

Woven baskets are not only gorgeous to look at, but they work wonders for storage. Find baskets that fit into your decor and tuck them out of the way in a corner, lower shelf of an island, or on the top of cabinets.

Lisa Rogers is Executive Vice-President of Design for Dunpar Homes (dunparhomes.com). Lisa has shared her style and design expertise on popular television programs such as Canadian Living TV, House & Home TV and as a regular guest expert for fashion and image, health and wellness and design on CityTV’s Cityline. Follow Lisa’s blog at craftedbylisa.ca

BURNABY

1. CONCORD METROTOWN Nelson Ave & Kingsway concordmetrotown.com

2. JUNEAU 604-299-9191 juneaubyamacon.com

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

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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. O2 METROTOWN 6620 Sussex Ave o2metrotown.ca

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

9. THE STANDARD Metrotown thestandardbyanthem.com

10. SLATE 5180 Lougheed Hwy slatebybeedie.com

11. CONCORD SKY-HOUSE 4750 Kingsway concordmetrotown.com

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

13. NUVO 6075 Wilson Avenue nuvobyanthem.com

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

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

16. OASIS AT CONCORD BRENTWOOD 4863 Dawson Street concordbrentwood.com

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

18. THE KEARY 230 Keary Street thekearybywesgroup.ca

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT TO A PRE-SALE

PRESENTATION CENTRE

THE BENEFITS OF VISITING A PRESENTATION CENTRE

homes, and the sales team that is representing the project.

For the most part, homeowners want to leave a presentation centre armed with the information they need to continue their purchasing journey, but often, many don’t know the right questions to ask to be fully informed.

A visit to a presentation centre provides a potential homebuyer with the vision of a project. Presentation centres are professionally designed to communicate the lifestyle that a new development will provide, presenting a better understanding than documents alone can of the vision in both internal and external features and layouts.

What you’ll see is the pre-sale project as a whole, individual example show

WHO TO GO WITH AND WHAT TO BRING

Bring a trusted friend or family member with you on your visit to share in the experience and help in the decision-making process. In addition, bring a realtor with you as chances are, he or she can assist you in making the best choices for your specific list of wants and needs.

Don’t forget a pen and paper. Ask questions, take notes and discuss it all with your companions to make sure you’re maximizing your best options.

GATHERING INFORMATION

Knowing what to ask is key to establishing better peace of mind as a potential homebuyer. Here are some questions to help you get the information you need.

1. WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE STARTING PRICE?

You probably have a budget in mind before stepping into the presentation centre, so don’t be afraid to ask about pricing right off the bat. When it comes to starting prices, you also need to know which features and finishes your new home will come with. There’s a good chance the sales centre will have a model suite or suite vignettes, or it may actually be located in a model home. If you have the opportunity to tour a model, ask whether the finishes seen are upgrades or standard.

2. WHAT FLOORPLANS ARE AVAILABLE?

If you’re at a relatively new presentation centre opening, the answer will likely be “all of them.”

However, it’s still a good idea to inquire, especially if you have a certain plan in mind or are a novice homebuyer. This information will help you determine whether or not you need to stick around at the site. If what you’re looking for is available, then jump on it. If not, continue your home hunt.

3. WHAT COLOUR SCHEMES ARE AVAILABLE?

Nine times out of 10, you have a colour scheme in mind before you even step foot inside a presentation centre, so again, go ahead and ask what’s available. Although it may seem like a relatively easy change, homebuyers can be particularly sensitive to colour scheme selections. Purchasing a pre-sale home has many benefits, including colour scheme options, customizations, the possibility to

spread out deposits and much more. Pre-sale also provides you the opportunity to plan ahead, allowing you the time to budget.

4. WHAT DOES THE DEPOSIT SCHEDULE LOOK LIKE?

Generally speaking, you need a deposit to secure your unit. The good news is your deposit structure is paid out over time, so you won’t need to have it all available upfront. Before you sign an agreement to purchase, ask if you’re able to rescind your offer with no fear of penalties. If a timeline is given, most people take this time to have their lawyer review the contract and to get pre-approval from a mortgage lender, which is usually a requirement from the builder.

5. WHAT ARE THE STRATA FEES?

Your monthly strata fee is an amount that the strata corporation uses to pay the common expenses of the development. Your individual fee is assessed by taking the total cost of the strata’s expenses and dividing that by the unit entitlement of your strata lot. Be sure to inquire, so you’re able to budget effectively for your new home.

Overall, your presentation centre visit should be an exciting opportunity to learn as much as you can about your new home purchase. Don’t have time to visit one? Consider learning more about how you can shop online for your pre-sale home instead.

Brittany Reimer is managing director of MLA Canada’s Fraser Valley branch. Brittany uses her experience, relationships and passion for the real estate marketing industry to help push MLA into a new frontier. mlacanada.com

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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

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

8. THE QE COLLECTION W 25, 26, 29 Ave 604-734-8883 theqecollection.com

1818 ALBERNI 1818 Alberni St 1818alberni.com

GRYPHON NOVA Oak & 67th 604-620-8295 gryphonnova.com

PARK 1698 West Georgia Street anthemproperties.com

GRACE Ash & W30th gracewestside.com

CURV

CommerCial Drive

by Lydia McNutt

Equally known for Euro cafés, ethnic eateries and bongo drums, Commercial Drive is often described as “Vancouver’s Greenwich Village.” And if you’ve ever visited either of these places, you instantly get that vibrant, bohemian vibe that puts originality – and dare we say, oddity – on a pedestal. The Drive boasts Vancouver’s second-highest concentration of heritage commercial buildings and an abundance of Edwardian-style homes that bring its history to life. Whether you’re walking the 21-block area between Venables to the north and 13th Avenue to the south or absorbing it all from one of the many street-side patios, there’s lots to take in, in this vibrant east Vancouver pocket.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD vIBE

The Drive is home to more than 400 businesses, most of which are one-off, owner-operated and one-of-a-kind, offering everything from vintage clothing, folk art and books, to music, hardware and organic foods. Matching the area’s eclectic commercial profile, the residents here are a diverse bunch from a variety of ethnic, financial and professional backgrounds. This iconic area is outside of Vancouver’s tourist district, making it a stomping ground for locals, or visitors to get a taste of some true-blue Vancouverites and home-grown flavours.

MEEt tHE NEIGHBOURs

Called “Little Italy” in the 1950s, the neighbourhood has transitioned from a predominantly Italian and Portuguese population to a melting pot of cultures, brimming with bohemian beatniks and hipsters of every kind – students, writers, artists, musicians and laid-back souls.

IN tHE aREa

The Drive boasts some two dozen independent coffee shops, as well as ethnic eateries of every variety. But leave room for a craft beer or three – area bars boast bottles and draughts by local breweries that are worthy of a toast. While shopping, stop by one of many outdoor markets and stock up on fresh fares for a picnic at Grandview Park or John Hendry Park at Trout Lake.

PROs & CONs

Once you see past the gritty facade, you’ll come to appreciate the neighbourhood’s close-knit community spirit shared by hippies and families alike.

PLaNEs, tRaINs & aUtOMOBILEs

Catch the #20 Victoria Drive bus which runs along The Drive, as well as both the SkyTrain’s Expo Line and Millennium Line at Commercial–Broadway Station.

DOLLaRs & sENsE

This downtown-east Vancouver area boasts lower property prices compared to west Vancouver ‘hoods, but offers good city services, social scene, and is a transit hub connecting you to the rest of the city.

PRESALE VERSUS RESALE:

WHAT WOULD A REALTOR RECOMMEND?

question many homebuyers often ask realtors is, “Which is a better investment — presale or resale?”

FINANCIAL STRUCTURE OF PRESALE AND RESALE

JOE LEE

Inflation and interest rate hikes are presenting obstacles for many people who are looking to purchase a home in Metro Vancouver. A common

Depending on your financial situation and needs, you may be more suited for one more than the other. Here are some key differences between buying pre-sale or a re-sale home, all of which are worth keeping in mind before you start your search for a home.

In 2018 and 2019, B.C. saw a 5.6 percent increase in first-time homebuyers. Homes in pre-sale developments are popular among first-time buyers because the financial structure is one of the best asset classes to purchase and lock in with today’s price.

With pre-sale, you can purchase a home and pay for the deposit only, with each development having its own unique deposit structure, often in staggered payments. The mortgage payments do not start until the project is move-in ready, which can be a benefit if you are looking to build your savings until then.

On the other hand, with resale, since the home is already built, waiting times are reduced and you know exactly what you’re getting. This means that payments are made sooner than with presale, but you will have a much shorter waiting time to move into your home. Beyond this, mortgage payments start upon closing.

CONSIDER ALL OF THE APPLICABLE TAXES

If you choose to buy a unit in a presale development, you will have to pay a five percent GST tax, which can be used toward your mortgage. While the property transfer tax (PTT) will have you paying straight out of pocket, the B.C. government can reduce or waive this completely for homes with a fair market value of $800,000 or less, with other requirements.

For any re-sale homes, a property transfer tax applies for all taxable transactions and is based on the property’s fair market value, varying from one percent to three percent, depending on the price point. Any home with the fair market value of $3 million will have an additional property transfer tax of five percent. Additional property tax can be applied if the buyer is a foreign national or foreign corporation. Taxes can catch you off guard, so it’s crucial to know which tax will apply to the property type you wish to purchase.

REMEMBER THE COOLINGOFF PERIOD

The cooling-off period, also known as the rescission period, allows you to withdraw from a purchase agreement within a specified period. Earlier this year, the B.C. government announced a three-day coolingoff period for re-sale homes in an effort to protect buyers in a highly competitive housing market. This cooling-off period will be mandatory and comes into effect on Jan. 1, 2023. Currently, the cooling-off period for re-sale homes comes with a .25 percent cancellation fee on the agreed price, enabling you to get out of the contract at a cost. This differs from the penalty-free sevenday cooling-off period you have to withdraw offers on pre-sale homes. This cooling-off period helps you consider if the timeline, price, and all

the other factors will be an issue for you in the future.

THE KNOWN AND THE UNKNOWN Many unexpected factors contribute to the real estate market, especially in today’s economic landscape where we are faced with daily labour and supply shortages. If you are considering buying a pre-sale home, flexibility is key. For example, should the development timeline be extended, you must be prepared to have somewhere to stay until the project is completed, or if it finishes earlier, be able to move in.

Buying pre-sale means you will be moving into a brand-new, neverbefore-lived-in unit, choosing the colour and design aspects so you can personalize your home. You also have the protection of the newhome warranty of 2-5-10 years that covers specific construction defects. On the flip side, keep in mind that show suites and floorplans in a presentation centre may vary slightly from the finished product. In contrast, with resale, you can view the exact property you wish to purchase and ask questions in real-time, reducing the chance of surprises when you move in. While buying a home involves many factors, you can make informed decisions by understanding the risks and benefits of a pre-sale home versus a re-sale property. There is no right or wrong answer; it all depends on you, your financial situation, and your needs.

Joe Lee is a real estate advisor with faithwilson | Christie’s International Real Estate. With over 13 years of experience in the pre-sale market, Joe has worked with and alongside some of B.C.’s most prominent developers.

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TRENDING

HOMES

SURREY

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

DISTRICT NW University Drive & 105 Avenue thind.ca

CENTURY CITY HOLLAND PARK 13583 98 Avenue centurycitysurrey.com

PURA 105 Ave & 132 St mypuracondo.com

AMAYA LIVING 106 Ave & 140 St amayaliving.ca

LANGLEY

ALDERGROVE TOWN CENTRE 3100 272 Street atcliving.com

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

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

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

10. HEATH 80 Ave & 206 St heathliving.com

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FIND YOUR PERFECT SETTING

THE NEIGHBOURHOOD CONNECTION

by SUSAN M BOYCE

It’s the biggest, most exciting purchase most people ever make. There’s nothing quite like the feeling when your realtor hands you the keys to your new home.

But a home is so much more than four walls and a roof over your head. It’s a place where you celebrate life, family, and friendships, a setting where you become part of a community. And finding the neighbourhood that fits you perfectly is every bit as important as finding the perfect home.

In this issue of New Home + Condo Guide, we chat with Agata Webster, marketing manager at Foxridge Homes, about some of the ways to ensure you love your ’hood a much as your home.

New Home + Condo Guide: What are some of the considerations buyers need to take into account when they’re moving to a new neighbourhood?

Agata Webster: Probably the most obvious is what kind of amenities are nearby and whether those amenities fit their lifestyle. If they’re downsizing, having easy access to schools won’t be an important as they are for couples just starting a family. If they love live theatre and eating out at high-end restaurants on a regular basis, a rural setting might not work. On the other hand, easy access to amenities like skiing, fishing, or camping is likely going to be a big factor for outdoor enthusiasts.

They’ll also want to look at the mix of housing types. Do they like being in a condo where there may be a gym and an entertainment lounge on site? Or would they prefer an area that is predominantly single-family but has a great rec centre?

NH+CG: Neighbourhoods, even when they’re close geographically, can have very different personalities. Downtown Vancouver, for example, feels nothing like Shaughnessy or The Drive. What’s your advice on figuring out if a community is the right fit?

AW: A person can do lots of preliminary research online. Many

neighbourhoods now have Facebook community groups, and developers typically do extensive research that’s easy to access in the presentation centre or online.

But nothing beats actually spending time in a neighbourhood they’re considering in order to get a sense of the vibe there. I like to walk, so before I bought my home last year, I spent time just wandering through the area talking to locals. Dog owners are usually quite friendly and standing in line at a coffee shop is a great place to meet people. It’s also important to visit on different days and at different times. Somewhere that’s quiet on the weekends may be uncomfortably noisy during the week.

NH+CG: We hear a lot about consumers looking for ways to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Has access to transit become more important in the buying decision?

AW: Transit is definitely becoming more important now that people are going back to the office, so yes, proximity to SkyTrain and reliable, frequent transit is something many homeowners want.

During the past couple of years, there’s also been an increasing shift toward cycling, whether that’s peddle power or an e-bike. It’s another trend I believe will continue, meaning buyers want cycling routes that are safe and easy to access.

NH+CG: Any final thoughts?

AW: There are so many fantastic neighbourhoods to choose from in Metro Vancouver, and many are evolving far more rapidly than people realize. For example, Langley’s grown almost 15 percent in the last five years alone. Don’t just look at a map and say, ‘I think I’d like to live there.’ Check out the shops, have dinner at a few of the restaurants, walk through the parks, find out about local schools’ reputations. Most of all, talk to people who already live there. People will learn far more than they could just looking online.

For information about Foxridge Homes’ current Westbrooke community in Langley, visit foxridgehomesbc.com.

Agata Webster

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McLellan Rd

NEW HOMES NEW CONDOS

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

THE BOROUGHS 2070 Oak Meadows Drive 604-531-677 theboroughs.ca

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

MONACO 1350 Johnston Road 604-581-8238 liveatmonaco.ca

RICHMOND

MINORU SQUARE 5740 Minoru Blvd thind.ca/minorusquare

LUXE LANSDOWNE Lansdowne Road & Number 3 Road luxelansdowne.com

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

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

design

Ebbs and flows of designing a Spiff up the feel and appeal of your bathroom

5-STARbathroom

There’s a very specific way we feel when inside a luxury five-star bathroom. We’re instantly transported into a meditative state of mind, a place where the stressors and challenges of the day are not welcome. The ask from our homeowners on this project was to

by LOUIS DUNCAN-HE

design an airy and elegant ensuite that would rival the feeling of a Four Seasons Hotel. Key challenges in the design planning included working with an off-centred and undersized oval window above the vanity, a partition wall that divided the room in half, and a somewhat limited budget due to three additional floors

in the renovation plans. Ultimately, by way of the principles of harmony and balance, visual hierarchy, and thoughtful decisions on where to splurge and save, we were able to create an intimate and chic five-star haven for our homeowners.

Bathrooms heavily rely on finishes, due to the constraints around space

Award winning Calgary designer Louis Duncan-He, principal of Louis Duncan-He Designs. With his signature West Coast perspective, he creates rich spaces that are relaxed, refined and restorative to the soul. www.louisdhe.com @louis.dhe

and decorative furnishings. As a result, careful thought and consideration needs to be placed around each material being introduced to the space. With such a limited arsenal of design tools, establishing visual hierarchy is critical. Visual hierarchy is simply a way of ensuring the eyes know where to start and finish. Consider a featured article in a magazine (perhaps this one); there is a headline, sub-headline and body text. These components are clearly defined in form, colour or scale, which ultimately help us better appreciate and digest the story. If it were filled with multiple headlines, we wouldn’t know where to look, causing confusion and greatly diminishing its cohesion and impact. This is the same principle applied in designing a well designed room like this ensuite

Very early on in the design process, we fell in love over luminous slabs of large format Calacatta gold porcelain tiles. Our original intention was to run them floor-to-ceiling on the main shower, vanity and bathtub walls. However, as our designs came to fruition, it became increasingly clear that we would achieve a far more impactful and cohesive story by limiting it’s usage. As a result, we reduced it’s quantity down to one-third on both the vanity and tub walls, and focused our efforts on fully cladding the feature wall in the glass panelled shower.

Although it may seem counterintuitive, sometimes limiting the use of a special material in certain areas can lead to an elevated sense of appreciation when seen in its full application. Following the principles of visual hierarchy, we chose a natural grey tile in a concrete finish and classic white wall panelling as supporting and foundational elements to the room. By establishing a thoughtful sense of ranking, we not only created a more dynamic and fluid space, but also managed to save drastically on budget, making for very happy homeowners and designers.

At my firm LDH Designs, we’ve always placed a huge emphasis on lighting in rooms, but it’s especially important in conjuring up a showstopping bathroom. In a room with a rather narrow set of decorative parameters, lighting is what will take it from good to gorgeous. It’s the frosting to the room and has the power to completely skew the same space in completely different directions.

In this space, we used black metal and brushed nickel in our lighting fixtures to conjure a subtle sense of luxury. However, simply switching

to gold or brass accents would have skewed the same room in a more traditional direction, amping up the opulence and volume levels. In addition, with our freestanding tub being four in. left of the middle due to plumbing challenges, we cheated the placement of the chandelier above to be centred to the tub, creating the illusion of a fully balanced and centred vignette (designer tip: Light fixtures are an easy way to trick the eye and reset a midpoint).

The last few years significantly changed the way we live, travel and where we spend our time. The only thing better than spending the weekend in a boutique hotel bath, is having 24/7 access to one in the comfort of your own home. When my house is feeling hectic and filled with screaming children, there’s nothing more relaxing than the thought of wrapping myself in a bathrobe and losing myself in a serene and lavender scented ensuite retreat. To be able to kick back, relax and let the day melt without the need to step out the door is a five-star experience that certainly hits close to home.

snow

by MARK & BEN CULLEN

These simple steps will help protect your yard and plants from being damaged by snow:

SHAKE EXCESS SNOW [especially heavy, wet snow] from the branches of trees, shrubs and hedges. This will ensure your plants keep their desired shape.

A re you looking for the best insulation there is for your plants? One that is free? We have the answer for you – snow. That’s

right. Snow acts as an insulator and protects your garden from the cold and hard frost. However, it is important to remember that a heavy snowfall can also cause branches to break and damage delicate plants.

Salt is very toxic and can be a gardener’s nightmare. It can cause winter injury and dieback. Salt spray can desiccate foliage and runoff saturated in road salt can injure roots. We use Alaskan Ice Melter to clear ice and prevent salt damage to garden plants.

Clearing snow and ice from your driveway and walkways can be a lot of work. Many municipalities have by-laws that state snow must be cleared within 24 hours following a snowfall. Invest in a great snow shovel that is designed for pushing snow rather than lifting.

WRAP CONIFERS [evergreens] WITH STRING to support the branches. Once a branch has been stretched out of shape under the weight of snow, it will not return to its original form.

AVOID WALKING ON YOUR LAWN when it is covered with snow. This can damage the grass and leave impressions of your boots, which become visible in the spring. Driving across the lawn during the winter can also cause damage.

WRAP BURLAP around cedars and evergreens that are exposed to wind, especially westerly winds. Two layers of inexpensive burlap around all evergreens will help to prevent damage from the weight of snow and sun scald in late winter, when the sun reflects off a clean, white layer of snow onto evergreen foliage.

WRAP UPRIGHT EVERGREENS, especially cedars, on the east side of a busy road with two layers of burlap to avoid the inevitable salt drift that occurs when traffic kicks the salt solution or brine up off the road. The prevailing winds push it in the direction of your prized evergreens. The two layers of natural burlap will insulate them from the damage that will surely occur from the burning effects of the salt.

APPLY WILT-PRUF, an ‘anti-desiccant’, to all broad-leaved evergreens like boxwood and holly to prevent winter desiccation. Apply when temperatures are above freezing. This ready-to-use liquid is magic on boxwood, yews and cedars that are exposed to wind and road-salt spray, and rhododendrons. The humidity in our winter air drops to less than 10 per cent some days, causing the moisture in the foliage of tender evergreens to evaporate. The result is browning in the extreme.

Mark Cullen is a member of the Order of Canada. He reaches more than two million Canadians with his gardening/environment messages every week. Ben Cullen is a professional gardener with a keen interest in food gardening and the environment. You can follow both Mark and Ben on Twitter (@MarkCullen4), Facebook (facebook.com/MarkCullenGardening) and Instagram (instagram.com/markcullengardening). Receive their free monthly newsletter at markcullen.com.

SQUAMISH

4th Ave

PARK WEST 1633 Capilano Road parkwestliving.ca

4th Ave

St W 6th Ave W BroadwayW 10th ave

St

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

HAWKSLEY 3963 Uplands Way liveathawksley.com

BADEN PARK 904 Lytton Street badenparkbyanthem.com

1331 AMBLESIDE RESIDENCE 1331 Marine Drive 1331Ambleside.com

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

SEA AND SKY 604-559-7918 hellosquamish.com

REDBRIDGE 1606 Scott Crescent redbridgesquamish.com

Finding your next home has never been so easy.

NEW HOMES NEW CONDOS

NANAIMO

GIBSONS EAGLE VIEW 875 Gibsons Way eagleviewheights.com

KELOWNA

WATERSCAPES 250-763-8313 ledmac.com/waterscapes

SECHELT

EDGEWATER AT POIRPOISE BAY 5915 Beachgate Lane onni.com

LANGFORD

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

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.

PROJECT TYPE CONTACT

ABBOTSFORD

Court MR 604-621-5888

PRICE PROJECT

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 Coming Soon

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 Coming Soon

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 thind.ca/highline Call

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

Maywood on Park HR 604-435-8866 Now Selling

Nuvo HR nuvobyanthem Coming Soon

Oasis at Concord Brentwood HR 604-435-1383 Coming Soon

Oslo HR osloliving.ca Call

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 Coming Soon 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

Cedarbrook TH/SF 604-490-3451 Coming Soon

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

TYPE CONTACT PRICE

Alina HR ownalina.com Coming Soon Allison LR mosaichomes.com Coming Soon

Amber Gate TH 778-871-9532 Coming Soon Band HR band.townline.com Coming Soon

Bastille LR bastille.porte.ca Coming Soon

Baycrest West TH liveatbaycrest.com Call

Burke Village SF/TH/LR burkevillage.ca Coming Soon Dwell TH dwellbyanthem.com Register Now Elmwood HR elmwood.marcon.ca Coming Soon

Florin LR liveatflorin.com Coming Soon

Forester Two TH forester.townline.ca Coming Soon

The Heights on Austin HR theheightsonaustin.com Call

The Robinsons Parkside CollectionTH 604-683-5441 Call

Laval LR liveatlaval.com Coming Soon Linc MR livingatlinc.com Coming Soon

The Oaks LR theoakscoquitlam.com Call Precidia HR precidiabyledmac.com Coming Soon Riley Park TH mosaichomes.com Coming Soon Sheffield SF mstarhomes.com Coming Soon

Skagen TH 604-931-2283 Now Selling

Skylark LR 604-451-8518 Coming Soon SOL HR 604-937-9688 Register Now Sophora at the Park HR 604-942-8416 Now Selling Sydney Townhomes TH 604-961-3559 Call Terrayne at Burke Mountain TH terryane.townline.com Coming Soon Vue HR vueliving.ca Coming Soon West HR westbybeedie.com Call

DELTA & TSAWWASSEN

Boardwalk TH/DU/SF 604-306-2226 Call

The Madison LR madisonresidencs.ca Coming Soon Peregrine LR 604-943-6677 Call Southlands SF/TH/LR discoversouthlands.ca Call South Grove TH southgrovehomes.com Call

The 85 LR 85scottrdliving.com Call Tsawwassen Heights SF 604-271-7288 Call Tsawwassen Landing SF/LR 604-638-3500 Now Selling Walker House HR walkerhousedelta.com Coming Soon West Coast Estates SF 604-800-9099 Call Westhampton TH 604-946-0477 Coming Soon

LANGLEY

Aldergrove Town Centre LR atcliving.com Coming Soon Aston Carvolth Mews TH 778-705-1153 Call Aviva TH avivaliving.ca Coming Soon Canvas LR canvaslangley.ca Call Crofton TH 604-710-9060 Call Hayer Town Centre LR 604-800-9662 Call For Preview Headwater TH 604-240-9148 Coming Soon Heath TH heathliving.com Call The Hive LR 778-686-8572 Call

PROJECT TYPE CONTACT PRICE PROJECT TYPE CONTACT PRICE

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

Podium LR 604-657-7653 Coming Soon

Provenance TH 604-467-2285 Call

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

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 604-770-1336 Now Selling

The Trails TH liveat.thetrailslowerlonsdale.com Coming Soon

The Windsor HR 604-256-9178 Call West Oak TH westoakliving.com Selling Now

PITT MEADOWS

Nature’s Walk TH 604-262-1850 Now Selling

PORT COQUITLAM

Estella LR 604-375-7626 Call

PORT MOODY

Anchor LR 604-343-7719 Call

Bayrock Terrace HR bayrockterrace.ca Now Selling

Chroma LR 604-813-2547 Call

The Grande HR 604-552-0552 Now Selling Hue HR 604-461-3445 Coming Soon

RICHMOND Atmosphere HR Atmosphereliving.ca Call Burgundy TH 604-242-1193 Coming Soon Cascade City HR 604-285-7285 Now Selling

CF Richmond HR 604-788-6608 Now Selling

Concord Galleria HR 604-233-7748 Call Diamond Steveston TH 604-242-1193 Coming Soon Grand, The HR 604-278-3880 Call Hollybridge At River Green HR hollybridgeliving.com Call Luxe Lansdowne HR luxelansdowne.com Call Luxio On the Park LR 604-780-6433 Now Selling

Minoru Square HR thind.ca/minorusuare Coming Soon One Park HR oneparkliving.com Call Paramount HR Paramountliving.ca Call Park Residences II at Minoru Park HR parkresidences.ca Now Selling

Prima HR liveatprima.com Coming Soon River Green MR 604-233-2633 Call Spires Road Townhomes TH southstreet.ca Coming Soon Times Square Richmond HR timessquarerichmond.ca Now Selling Torino HR 604-303-0148 Call Trillion DP 604-242-1193 Call Viewstar HR 604-630-6668 Call Williams Living TH 604-831-9966 Coming Soon

SQUAMISH/WHISTLER

Aegean Homes LR 778-558-5113 Call Britannia Beach… ...TH… britanniabeachliving.com… Coming Soon Highline TH/DP 604-871-4188 Coming Soon Redbridge MR/TH redbridgesquamish.com Coming Soon Sea and Sky TH 604-559-7918 Call The Lofts LR 604-815-1737 Call

SURREY

Amaya LR/TH amayaliving.ca Call Bell Green Park TH 604-592-4151 Coming Soon Central HR 604-498-3887 Call

Century City Holland Park HR centurycitysurrey.com Call Central Living LR 778-883-7366 Call District NW HR thind.ca/districtnw Coming Soon Elwynn Green TH 778-889-7496 Coming Soon The Park Landmark TH 604-786-0006 Coming Soon

Hepburn TH hepburntownhomes.com Register Now Insignia LR experienceinsignia.com Coming Soon Nova TH mortisegroup.com Call Nora TH 604-603-6313 Call One Central HR onecentral.ca Call

Onyx & Ivory TH www.onyxivory.ca Coming Soon Park George HR 604-583-9866 Call Piano HR concordpiano.ca Coming Soon Silva LR silvasurrey.com Coming Soon Unison LR 604-498-2505 Coming Soon Woodward TH 604-831-0307 Call

Legend: CH = City Home DP = Duplex HR = High Rise LO = Loft LR = Low Rise LW= Live Work MR = Mid Rise PH = Penthouse RH = Row Home TH = Townhouse

PROJECT TYPE CONTACT PRICE PROJECT TYPE CONTACT PRICE

VANCOUVER & AREA

DOWNTOWN

1335 Howe HR 604-689-8535 Call

Avenue One HR 604-899-8800 Coming Soon

The Arc HR 604-899-8800 Call

Bailey LR liveatbailey.ca Register Now Block Residences HR blockresidences.com Coming Soon 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

1818 Alberni HR 604-256-5888 Register Now

2030 Barclay HR 604-534-2020 Coming Soon 5656 Balaclava LR 5656balaclava.ca Coming Soon

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 Ava LR 604-736-0050 Coming Soon

Carven LR kerrisdalebykenstone.com Coming Soon Chelsea by Cressey MR 604-805-1804 Now Selling

Claridge House HR 604-941-8305 Call

CURV HR thecurv.ca Register Now Dunbar at 39th LR wesgroup.ca/dunbar Call Eila on W49 TH 604-558-5848 Call

Form HR Anthemproperties.com Coming Soon Grace TH gracewestside.com Register Now Gryphon House MR 604-620-8295 Call

Gryphon Nova MR 604-620-8295 Call Heather and Seventeenth LR Liveheather17.com Call Heritage on Cypress & Second SF 778-729-0898 Call

Italia HR italiabysolterra.ca Coming Soon Ivy on the Park HR 604-225-0117 Call

Just West TH 604-734-8883 Call

Kitsilano Block LR kitsilanoblock.com Legacy on Dunbar LR 604-990-8800 Lilibet LR 604-879-0030

Coming Soon Oak +52 TH 604-828-7352 Coming Soon

Lina LR 604-694-0157

Oku 64 Oak LR okuliving.com Coming Soon

Ortus LR ortusliving.com Coming Soon Park HR anthemproperties.com Coming Soon Park Grand TH 778-999-2552 Coming Soon

Perron GH/TH 604-603-8889

From low $800’s Pinnacle On the Park at False Creek HR 604-874-8368 Call

Primrose TH PrimroseVancouver.com Coming Soon Pure LR purewest49.com Call Raphael LR raphaelatalma.com Call Rowe TH 604-299-1363 Comimg Soon

Rowen W47 TH rowen47.ca Call Savannah HT liveatsavannah.ca Coming Soon Savoy LR savoycambie.com Coming Soon Seasons TH 604-734-8883 Coming Soon

Sixteen & Burrard TH/DU 778-729-0898 Call

TESORO HR tesorobyconcert.com Now Selling

The Conservatory CH/HR 604-821-8291 Now Selling

The Kirkland LR 604-415-2908 Call The Regent TH 604-273-1313 Call Voyce LR voyce.ca Call West 4th & Trimble SF 778-729-0898 Now Selling

W63 Mansion LR 63mansion.com Coming Soon W68 HR w68.ca Coming Soon West Boulevard DU 778-729-0898 Call Westbury in Arbutus Ridge TH 604-620-8295 Call West Oak LR/TH 778-716-6888 Now Selling West Wind at Lelem HR 604-260-8446 Now Selling

Winston South Oak LR 604-809-6233 Call Yukon Residences TH 604-558-5850 Call

WEST VANCOUVER Bellevue by Cressey HR/TH 604-290-2626 From $4.4M Evelyn TH 604-922-0330 Call Executive on the Park LR 604-926-2398 Call Galleries on the Bay LR 604-836-7355 From $490,000 Hawksley LR hawksley.beedie.ca Coming Soon The Sentinel HR 604-926-9260 Call

WHITE ROCK/SOUTH SURREY Altus LR 778-294-7794 Call The Boroughs TH theboroughs.ca Now Selling Douglas Green TH douglasgreenliving.com Coming Soon Elisa TH elisaliving.ca Coming Soon Horizon TH 604-441-8789 Coming Soon Kendrick SF kendrickbymarathon.com Register Now King & Crescent LR 604-560-0272 Call Miramar Village HR 604-542-8882 Call Monaco HR liveatmonaco.ca Call The Loop TH gramercy.ca/home/the-loop Coming Soon The Oak TH 604-360-0789 Call Soleil HR soleilwhiterock.com Call Southaven TH 604-377-1078 Call South Village TH 604-910-9919 Call

OUT OF TOWN PROPERTIES

KELOWNA

Caban .LR/TH cabanbycressey.com Now Selling ELLA HR 778-215-6788 From $679,900

Legend: CH =

DP = Duplex HR = High Rise LO = Loft LR = Low Rise LW= Live Work MR = Mid Rise PH = Penthouse RH = Row Home TH = Townhouse

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