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CANVAS Yours to create

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special features 12 16

EDITOR’S NOTE

COVER STORY

Canvas – yours to create

PROJECT PROFILE

Dreams come true at The Heights in South Surrey

by Janine Mackie

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PROJECT PROFILE

Rivers Walk – riverboat living on dry land

Q&A

The new vacation home – Q&A with Rob Chetner by Susan M Boyce

PROJECT PROFILE

Bluetree Homes at Kanaka Creek – final opportunity to own by Susan M Boyce

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, NATIONAL REAL ESTATE

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Susan Legge Wayne Karl ART DIRECTOR

Daiana Garay

ECONOMY

BC economy to outpace Canada’s by 2014

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Bala Gnanapandithan GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

WynnRidge – inspired living PROJECT PROFILE

Jacqueline Hill Josh Heppner

Dhaval Naik, Viosa Barileva

homebuyers’ help

by Susan M Boyce

VICE-PRESIDENT, WALL2WALL MEDIA

DIRECTOR OF SALES, WESTERN CANADA

in the news

SHOWHOME REVIEW

Lots to love at Southbrooke in South Surrey

Checking out what’s hot and new in the Lower Mainland and beyond by Susan M Boyce

by Susan M Boyce

ON THE HORIZON

PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR

Laura Northmore

WHAT TYPE OF HOME?

What type of home might be best for you?

EDITORIAL WRITER

LISTING DIRECTORY

CONTRIBUTING EDITORIAL WRITER

Complete listings of more than 250 new-home developments throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland

Susan M Boyce Janine Mackie

SALES COORDINATORS

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editor’snote

Buyers’ opportunity

Low mortgage rates keep home shoppers in the driver’s seat through the summer

he Bank of Canada’s recent announcement to hold interest rates is good news for home shoppers. There are many excellent mortgage products available from banks and brokers that will suit your individual needs, and some are even lower than posted bank rates. With a pre-approval in hand, you’re protected if rates rise, and if they go down, you’ll likely get an even lower rate. A pre-approval can be a win-win situation for shoppers since it means you don’t have to wait to get financing approval on a home when you put in an offer. This is an especially good tool to have in hot markets. Removing the “conditional on financing” clause could mean your offer is accepted first, since you already have your financing in place. So, when will rates rise? Recently, we’ve been hearing that rates may not see an increase until next year at least. The Bank will make its next scheduled rate announcement on May 29 – but don’t wait until then to get pre-approved for a mortgage. It can take a few days. Many lenders now offer online pre-approvals to make the process easier.

Susan Legge EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Wall2Wall Media,Susan.Legge@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge

What type of home?

When answering this question, be sure to take all factors into consideration

o each his own, as the saying goes, and when it comes to choosing what type of new home to purchase, today’s buyers have plenty of options. For some, choices are dictated primarily by budget, location or family circumstances; for others, financial freedom and where they are in life may allow them to select purely by home type. Indeed, the answer to this question varies and depends on many factors. One common mistake buyers – particularly first-timers – make is buying more home than they can handle. Experts agree making yourself house-poor is not a wise decision, and the best news is that with the variety of product available from builders today, you are sure to be able to find a new home that suits your taste and budget. It’s also important to remember that homeowners buy and sell many times over in their lifetime, so if your first or second home isn’t quite your dream home, you can always plan to move up, downsize or adjust however you need to in your homeowning future. Metro Vancouver builders offer excellent, award-winning homes to suit just about everyone. Get out there and explore!

Wayne Karl EDITOR Wall2Wall Media, wayne.karl@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl

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Canvas Yours to create by Susan M Boyce

ig, bright and beautiful, there’s a new style of townhome coming to Surrey’s Panorama neighbourhood. And when you say hello to Canvas, you’re saying hello to a celebration of your good taste. Uniquely you “Canvas is designed with a very clean style – simple yet elegant and contemporary,” says sales manager Shae Challier as we head to the first showhome. “You really do start with a blank canvas that you can personalize using punches of colour, furnishings and artwork. And just to spice things up, every home includes a feature wall that buyers can pick a colour for. It’s one of the unique ways we help people start that customizing process.”

But make no mistake, this is just the start of many design features that give Canvas its one-of-a-kind pizzazz. Shea and I start our tour in the kitchen – a massive culinary workspace located directly in the centre of this home’s main living level. A curved-glass hood fan, the kind I more typically associate with single-family custom homes, appears to float above the range. On either side is a large work surface flanked by a fullheight pantry on the left and double-door fridge on the right. Then, in a stroke of design genius, a wide accent strip frames the entire cabinet and counter area – eye-catching and adding a distinctive sense of visual drama. The central island can easily accommodate six people – after all, every good party ends up in the kitchen, right? “And look at this,” Shae says pointing out the industrial-sized, undermounted sink. “Every female who sees this has something positive to say.” As we wander upstairs, Canvas’ attention to detail is evident at every turn. There’s the art niche at the top of the stairs, marble bathroom counters that create a dramatic mirror frame as they extend full-height to the ceiling, a master-bedroom walk-in closet so large there’s ample room for an armchair, and luxuriously deep crown moulding everywhere. It all adds up to a great place to express yourself.

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Canvas is designed with a very clean style – simple yet elegant and contemporary. Shae Challier

Dramatic ideas And here’s yet another bonus: if you’re looking for design inspiration, Danielle Nicole Lareau, owner of Giraffe Design, has let her well-known creativity loose at Canvas. There’s a kid’s bedroom with jungle theme that includes, you guessed it, a floor-to-ceiling giraffe. The second showhome’s dining room features a marble wall with attached table and a combination of plush bench seating and conventional armchairs – dramatic is a classic understatement here. And for the guys, there’s a lowerlevel man cave with optional wet bar, oversized armchairs and big-screen TV – sports evening anyone? Canvas offers 83 luxurious townhomes located at 6350 – 142nd St. in Surrey. Priced from $326,900, these three-bedroom plans range between 1,440 and 1,706 sq. ft. and many include the convenience of a side-by-side garage. Public grand opening celebration takes place early June but why wait? Register today for VIP previewing – your chance to get in ahead of the crowd and learn about Canvas’ special priority price incentives. For more information, visit liveatcanvas.com or call 604-598-8873.

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whattypeofhometobuy?

What type of home might be best for you?

VANCOUVER BOASTS AN EXPANSIVE HOUSING

market, with builders offering an abundance of different new home types – single-family homes, townhomes, rowhomes, duplexes, fourplexes, and of course, condominiums... the options are seemingly endless. If you’re about to go through the home-buying experience, particularly as a first-time buyer, you’re sure to have a lot of questions about which type might be best for you. Depending on your budget and where you want to live, here are some of the options to consider. HERE ARE SOME BASIC SCENARIOS TO EXPLORE Single-family detached A single-family detached home is one-dwelling unit. It stands alone, and sits on its own lot. This often gives the family a greater degree of privacy. Single-family semi-detached A semi-detached home is a singlefamily home that is joined on one side to another home. It can offer many of the advantages of a single-family detached, but is often less expensive. Duplex A duplex is a building containing two single-family homes, located one above the other. Sometimes, the owner lives in one unit and rents the other. Townhouse Also sometimes called rowhouses, these homes are several similar single-family homes, side-by-side, joined by common walls. They can be freehold or condominiums. They offer less privacy than a single-family detached home, although each has a separate outdoor space. These homes can cost less to buy and maintain, even though some are large, luxury units. Stacked townhouse Stacked townhouses are usually two-storey homes. Two two-story homes are stacked one on top of the

other. The buildings are usually attached in groups of four or more. Each unit has direct access from the outside. Link or carriage home A link, or carriage home, is joined by a garage or carport. The garage or carport gives access to the front and back yards. Builders sometimes join basement walls so that link houses appear to be single-family homes on small lots. These houses can be less expensive than single-family detached homes. FORMS OF OWNERSHIP Freehold This means that one person (or two, such as joint ownership by spouses) owns the land and house outright. There is no space co-owned or co-managed with owners of other units. Freehold owners can do what they want with their property – up to a point. They must obey municipal bylaws, subdivision agreements, building codes and federal and provincial laws, such as those protecting the environment. Detached and semi-detached homes, duplexes and townhouses are usually owned freehold. Condominium Also known as strata, condominium ownership means you own the unit you live in and share ownership rights for the common space of the building. Common space includes areas such as corridors, the grounds around the building, and facilities such as a swimming pool and recreation rooms. Condo owners together control the common areas through an owners’ association. The association makes decisions about using and maintaining the common space. Condominium ownership is ownership of a unit, usually in a highrise but can also be a townhouse or in a lowrise. SOURCE Canada

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A fantastic selection of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom parkhomes available from $275,900 The Grove Sales Centre + two display homes 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 19433 68th Avenue, Surrey. Open daily noon - 6pm (except Fridays)

604.533.6968 www.thegroveatclayton.com *Prices are subject to change without notice. The developer reserves the right to make changes and modifications. Pictures, drawings and digital renderings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon. E. & O.E.

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Location, location, location BMO report shows safety, quiet street and good neighbours are top priorities for homebuyers

of needs versus wants and prioritize them in consider when deciding on the right location to buy a home, order of highest to lowest importance.” Canadians view the safety of a neighbourhood to be the most important (63 per cent) feature of a home’s location, according The poll also revealed that significant to a new BMO Bank of Montreal survey. differences become apparent when comparing The survey, conducted by Pollara, also found that living on the national averages to first-time homebuyers. a quiet street (43 per cent), having good neighbours (30 per For instance: cent), having a short commute to work (28 per cent) and being › Having a short commute to work is more important to first-time buyers than the average near family and friends (25 per cent) rank high on Canadians’ buyer (34 per cent versus 28 per cent) list of location priorities when buying a home. › Living near public transit (28 per cent versus 19 “Everyone has a unique set of personal and financial per cent) is also higher on the priority list for firstpriorities, so it’s important that those particular needs are timers than repeat buyers considered when deciding on the right location to purchase a home,” says Laura Parsons, mortgage expert, BMO Bank of However, living on a quiet street (30 per Montreal. “Taking a practical approach to home buying is the cent versus 43 per cent) and having good key to preventing yourself from getting ‘swept away’ by the neighbours (21 per cent versus 30 per cent) bells and whistles of a house. Home buyers should make a list are far less important to first-timers. While there are a number of factors to

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30%

41%

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30%

21%

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25%

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32%

30%

28%

21%

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23%

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28%

34%

23%

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26%

38%

30%

28%

35%

33%

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25%

20%

26%

28%

24%

28%

22%

23%

27%

25%

22%

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23%

28%

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19%

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Parsons encourages buyers and sellers to be aware of any changing “Realtors are always available to help buyers conditions on the local level. “If planning to buy or sell a property, consider find the property that’s right for them,” says working with an expert who can help you make decisions that are appropriate Laura Leyser, president of The Canadian Real to the health of your local market, and more importantly, that fit within your Estate Association. “And to provide consumers particular personal and financial priorities. with information to help them through this “Getting pre-approved financing, choosing a fixed rate and stress-testing difficult and emotional process, our mortgage payments in advance of buying a home can provide peace of mind Homebuyers’ Road Map, developed in and help home buyers become mortgage-free sooner,” adds Parsons. collaboration with the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, is available online at crea. ca/resources

“Getting pre-approved financing, choosing a fixed rate and stress-testing mortgage payments in advance of buying a home can provide peace of mind and help home buyers become mortgage-free sooner,” adds Parsons.

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6. Belcroft 15977 26 Ave

10. Niche

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Dreams come true

in South Surrey

The oversized windows bring the outside in, making the home bright and airy. An engineered rain screen wall system protects the homes from leaks. “I love the open floorplans,” says Ryan. “They are just wide open, perfect for the way people like to entertain.” GREAT LOCATION

SOMETIMES IT JUST SEEMS LIKE EVERYTHING LINES UP

just right to fulfill a dream. The Heights, a townhome project in South Surrey has all the ingredients to bring dreams alive. People who have been saving their pennies for years waiting to get into the market walk into The Heights and know that they are finally home. They love the South Surrey location 10 minutes from the beaches, eight minutes walk to Morgan Crossing shopping centre and four blocks from a major transit loop. They love the accessible prices and they feel confidence in the award-winning developer with 40 years in business. “Lakewood is an amazing group of developers. They build amazing homes. If you want a good, solid home with European quality and attention to detail, they are your guys,” says realtor Helene Ryan. ATTENTION TO DETAILS

Details include a powder room on most main floors, crown moldings, puck lights under the kitchen cabinets, under-mounted sinks in the kitchen, double sinks in the ensuite, designer faucets, water efficient dual flush toilets and generous closet space with built-in shelves. The kitchens are lovely, with oodles of quartz-topped counters. All stainless appliances include a gas stove. Tall cabinets almost touch the nine-ft. ceilings and stylish pendant lighting hang over an island long enough for five stools on one side and the cook(s) on the other.

The Heights is situated on a quiet, secluded parcel on the corner of 156th and 28th on a high point of land giving many of the homes mountain views. The decks off the kitchens are perfect for summer barbecuing and dining al fresco. So are the fenced yards located either at the front or back of the home. If gardening that space isn’t enough for you, the project includes a community garden and generous outdoor amenity space. Every home includes parking for two either in a tandem or double-garage or a single-garage plus carport. Twenty built and ready to move into homes are for sale right now with a second and third phase in the design stages. Young families, soon-to-be families and couples wishing to downsize, but aren’t ready for the one-floor condo life will all find homes at the Heights. First-time buyers especially love this project because the price opens doors for them. Starting at $337,000 for a two-bedroom and ending at $535,000 for a 2,000-plussq.-ft. three bedroom, homeownership dreams really can come true.

The Heights is open daily 1-5pm at 2845 156 Street, Surrey.

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LOTS TO LOVE at

SOUTHBROOKE by Janine Mackie

Large developed lots have become

a rarity in South Surrey. So what’s a family to do who wants it all – high-end finishes, space to entertain, places to retreat and a yard with plenty of room to kick a ball, garden or even suntan in privacy? Responding to consumer demand, local developer Genex introduced Southbrooke this spring – 19 executive homes at the corner of 10th Ave. and 165th St., on lots ranging from 6,000 to more than 10,000 sq. ft. “We’re seeing young families moving up from higher density areas for these larger lots, people selling more expensive homes who still want space and are not wanting go into strata, as well as people who just want something new and fresh,” said sales manager Susan Vollmer. Just a hop, skip and a jump from White Rock Beach and the Peace Arch border crossing, Southbrooke also offers a variety of four-bedroom floorplans including some with master-bedrooms

on the main floor, and fully finished walk-out basements. Upwards of 3,600 sq. ft., Southbrooke’s homes are priced from $1.06-million to $1.18-million. “I think that people are pleasantly surprised that there’s this opportunity in an exclusive, quiet setting with views and privacy,” said Vollmer. Not only does this new subdivision speak to families who want privacy and room for the kids to grow, but it also resonates with empty-nesters who may have been too quick to downsize and miss having the space to entertain, welcome overnight guests or even carry on with cherished hobbies. From the drawing stage, Martie Knockaert and her creative team at Different Designs worked alongside the developer, evaluating layouts, sight lines and architectural features with the ultimate goal of creating a highly liveable on-trend home with ample room for furniture placement and social interaction.

ELEGANT WITHOUT PRETENSION

Anticipating an established buyer, possibly with high school or university-aged kids, Knockaert chose high quality finishes like

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SHOP LIKE A DESIGNER Love the decor at Southbrooke’s Showhome? Bring it home. engineered hardwood, quartz countertops and beautiful crown mouldings to create a home with distinction. The homes were designed to keep up with the modern family’s busy schedule and discerning criterion: mudroom and laundry off the double garage, check. Open concept, with both formal and casual eating areas, check. Outdoor living space, check. Sumptuous master bedroom suite with luxurious ensuite and generous walk-in closet, check! When Genex recently opened the doors of its 3,653-sq.-ft. Elmwood plan showhome, potential buyers had one word to say... “Wow!” Its West Coast contemporary aesthetic enjoys an open living concept that flows outdoors with ease. Finishes are elegant but not pretentious, and the mostly monochromatic colour scheme plays with texture, metallics and pattern for a space that’s interesting and comfortable.

A KITCHEN THAT IS THE TRUE HEART OF THE HOME

Most impressive is the entertainment-size kitchen – a central place for eating and engaging in conversation. The art of food preparation can be enjoyed by family and friends with the support of an impressive Jenn Air appliance package including wall oven, gas cooktop and French door counter-depth fridge. South Surrey sunshine fills this bright space, while oversized windows frame picturesque views of Mt. Baker and beyond.

Kitchen Table Mobital Chairs and Island Stools Scan designs Living Room sofa and chairs Custom by Van Gogh Glass Lamps Vancouver Lighting Master bedroom furniture Restoration Hardware Boys Room Furniture Scan Designs Motorcycle Art Muse & Merchant Metallic wall art Moe’s Home Collection Accessories Homesense, Urban Barn, West Elm, CB2 Main Floor Colour Siberia, General Paint Cl2852w

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Completing this ideal family home is a fully finished basement with guest rooms, a media lounge for gaming and movie watching, games room with pool table and a wine room with tasting bar. There’s the opportunity to experience one of the hottest new trends for kitchens in 2013 – contrasting kitchen cabinetry. White on top and dark on the bottom provides visual interest and immediately gives this showhome kitchen a gorgeous modern edge. Whether seeking solitude or a fresh place to entertain, the showhome’s fabulous covered deck extends living outdoors and boasts an outdoor fireplace and cosy sitting area. Peaceful and cohesive, the living room’s clean tailored sofas are layered with silk cushions which contrast beautifully with the textured wood coffee and end tables. 46 metro vancouver new home guide | may 17 - 31, 2013

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METALLIC MIX

Shimmering this spring on fashion runways and in the home, the metallic trend is hot for 2013! In particular warm metals are trending. This is not the brass of the late 80s, but lovely wonderfully rich golds and bronze tones. Here metallic are married on walls, window treatments, furniture, hardware and accessories to make the rooms at Southbrooke glow. Gone is yesterday’s belief that gold and silver do not belong in the same ensemble; in fact, mixing them is encouraged! “By mixing metallic tones, cool metals reflect the warm tones of the bronze or gold accents resulting in a cohesive balanced palette,” says Knockaert. “I tend to incorporate metallics and mirrors often, appreciating their reflective quality that can add depth to a space as well as reflect colours and finishes of nearby objects and furnishings.”

Intriguing contrasts bring a sense of visual dimension

Bringing a little greenery into the home is another one of Knockaert’s design secrets – whether accessorizing with succulents or even having a single oversize leaf in a simple glass vase. With emerald green touted as the “colour of the year,” she opts for glass lamp bases in this trendy natural shade. Upstairs there are three impressive bedrooms, each with its own style statement. The master bedroom is a sumptuous haven and features a delightful ensemble of furniture including an elegant Restoration Hardware bed with whimsical scalloped headboard, and rich velvet reading chair. Leather and wood make a handsome combination for the boy’s room, while the room next door is feminine and sweet, painted in a neutral granite backdrop which allows the purple floral motif to pop, and the white furnishings and makeup table to glimmer. Completing this ideal family home is a fully finished basement with guest suites, a media lounge for gaming and movie watching, games room with pool table, and a wine room with tasting bar. Experience this showhome in living colour. Southbrooke at the corner of 10th Ave. and 165 St. in South Surrey is open daily (except Fridays) from noon to 5 p.m. For more information visit southbrookeliving.com or call 604.536.0450. may 17 - 31, 2013 | metro vancouver new home guide 47

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Colony Farm Regional Park

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APRIL 20, 2013: IT WAS AN EVENING FILLED WITH

glamour and innovation, a night honouring the creativity and unfailing commitment to excellence that define the Lower Mainland’s residential building industry. It was the night of the GVHBA Ovation Awards. Now in its fourth year, the Ovation Awards recognize the outstanding work of some of Metro Vancouver’s best newhome, renovation and design companies. From cutting edge condominiums and family-oriented townhouse communities to luxurious custom-built estate homes, from contemporary kitchen renovations to stunning whole-home transformations, these awards are rapidly becoming the new benchmark of excellence. Twenty companies entered the Ovation Awards for the first time in 2013 and total entries soar by an astonishing 65 per cent over 2012. In a testament to diversity, no single company, project or style dominated. However, all shared a common theme of visionary outlook and sheer classiness.

Innovation and vision No stranger to high-end competition, Portrait Homes counted Single-Family Builder of the Year among this year’s four gold Ovation Awards. Robert Grimm, principal, credits above-and-beyond customer service, expansive floorplans that include innovative features such as outdoor living rooms and skybridges, as well as the company’s ability to embrace new technologies as just a few of the reasons Hampstead continued to expand the Silver Ridge master planned community’s legacy of honours. Also striking gold four times was Falcon Homes’ Butterfly House in Westside Vancouver. Gasps of amazement rippled through the room when this dazzlingly futuristic custom home first appeared on the large-screen monitors. A showcase of the dramatic, features included anodized aluminum exterior, pure glass interior elevator/staircase inspired by the central staircase at Apple’s New York headquarters, and even an über-urban fireside lounge overlooking an indoor pool. Particularly challenging, noted Dwayne Friesen of Falcon

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Homes, was the need to coordinate products sourced, literally, from around the world. “Elevator components from Italy, glass doors and exterior cladding from Korea, fi xtures from eastern USA – all these components needed to arrive on time so they could be correctly slotted into an already tight construction schedule of just 18 months.” Bluetree Homes at Kanaka Creek garnered two golds: one for Best Townhome/Rowhome over 2,000 Sq. Ft. and a second for Best Interior Design. Located in Maple Ridge, this family-oriented community blends a natural setting adjacent to Kanaka Creek Regional Park with proximity to the burgeoning amenities of this rapidly evolving, North Fraser Valley municipality. Newcomer to the Ovation Awards, Tavan Developments was the surprise winner in the Custom Home Builder of the Year category as well as Best Custom Home $1 Million to $2 Million for Classic Beauty, a family retreat featuring 11-ft. ceilings, nine-ft. doorways, and even a fir-paneled den accessed via a secret door hidden behind traditional wall panels. New for 2013 was the People’s Choice Award – 19 new home

and renovation projects vying for top honours as the public’s favourite. More than 3,270 ballots were cast, but in the end it was Best Builders’ custom home, Sentinel, that garnered the most votes. The tradition grows “People are always fascinated with home construction and design trends, so we wanted to create categories that appeal to both consumers and industry,” says Wendy McNeil, GVHBA’s vice-president of marketing and education. “Here in Metro Vancouver, we have some of the best builders, developers, designers, and renovators in Canada, and we’re proud the GVHBA Ovation Awards honour their exemplary commitment to construction and design excellence.” The 2013 Ovation Awards are presented by the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association. To check out all the winners, visit gvhba.org/ovationawards MAY 17 - 31, 2013 | METRO VANCOUVER NEW HOME GUIDE 53

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Riverboat living

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that the relaxed quiet beauty of boat living is tempered by the rocking waves, cramped quarters and a damp that permeates everything. Now, Rivers Walk, a spectacular townhouse project in Queensborough, offers that wonderful riverboat experience from the comfort of dry land. Located at Wood and South Dyke Road, the threebedroom homes all come with large rooftop terraces that inspire fantasies of floating downstream sipping margaritas from deck-chairs. Three hundred sq. ft. of patio and deck add to the outdoor space of these homes. And you’d have to be Onassis to afford this much indoor space on a boat. Spacious well-dressed homes Every room is spacious in these approximately 1,550-sq.-ft. homes. Every home has two full bathrooms and a powder room on the main. Each one has a tandem garage and a driveway that could accommodate a third car. And every home has oversized windows offering views of the mountains, city and river. The beautiful kitchen has all stainless appliances including a gas range and chimney-style hood fan, lots of quartz-top counter space and to-the-ceiling cabinets. Speaking of ceilings, they‘re 10-ft. high on the main floor. Engineered washed-oak flooring adorns the main while plush carpets cover the stairs and bedrooms. Crown moldings, recessed pot lights and a

contemporary fireplace with a concrete surround add class to the home. “These will be perfect for couples who are starting a family or who have small children or retired couples who are looking to downsize,” says sales manager Maurice Wong, adding the bedrooms all have good closet space. Quiet yet convenient location The quiet property in a low-density pocket of New Westminster, minutes from the outlet mall and casino grabbed the attention of Pennyfarthing Developers who have more than 30 years in the business. They designed the project so that buyers could choose from various configurations depending on their lifestyle. The project offers river trails at your doorstep providing easy access to local parks, tennis courts, playgrounds, water/ spray parks, off-leash areas and the library and community centre. It is just a few blocks away from the Queensborough Middle School and Queen Elizabeth Elementary School and a five minute bus ride takes you to the skytrain station with both the Millennium and Expo Lines. For sale now, homes start at $469,900 for the back row and from $529,900 for the river-front homes. Tax is just the five per cent GST. Owning one of these homes means your house-boat experience will never include washing barnacles from the hull. The ﬁrst phase will be ready by the end of February-June 2014. Second phase: July-Dec 2014. The showhome is open Monday to Thursday 3 to 7 p.m., closed Friday, and open Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

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conjures up thoughts of escaping to the summer cottage. A vacation home is where days are carefree, dress code is casual, and lifelong friendships are often forged toasting marshmallow over a campfire. Frequently, however, this idyllic lifestyle comes with a hidden cost beyond the actual price tag – it’s hard work maintaining your part time retreat. Now, one Vancouver-based developer is creating an alternative – a strata community that lets owners “lock it and leave it” secure in the knowledge their vacation property will be maintained so it’s ready for use the next time they arrive. It’s a trend he believes will gain significant traction among increasingly busy urbanites because it puts the joy back into owning a recreational property. This issue, New Home Guide chats with Rob Chetner, partner at Trasolini Chetner Construction Corporation, about Boucharie Beach and his vision of this new style vacation getaway.

Q: You’ve already built one condo-style vacation project in Kelowna, The Waterfront, which won numerous awards both provincially and locally. At Boucharie Beach you’re taking a different, innovative, and perhaps controversial approach by building just 35 cottage-style homes on a prime, 12-acre lot. What’s your motivation for creating such a small number of homes when you could put in a tower with 100 or more suites? A: Most resorts today are high density, but we wanted to recreate and reinvent the oldfashioned experience of a true summer cottage – a place where you have your own space but can still meander across the lawn to the neighbour’s for drinks before dinner and where the kids can be free to run around outside all day long. It may not be the highest use of the land, but we believe it’s the best use of it. There’s also something magical about having direct connectivity to the outdoors –

Most resorts today are high density, but we wanted to recreate and reinvent the old-fashioned experience of a true summer cottage. Rob Chetner

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01 The Waterfront in Kelowna features condominium style vacation homes. 02 Boucharie Beach offers true cottage-style vacation homes without the hassle of maintenance. 03 Boucharie Beach’s central pool is a perfect complement to the natural waters of Lake Okanagan just beyond. 04 Rob Chetner’s two sons take an exuberant leap into the lake to celebrate summer.

especially with the lake right there. In a condo, you have to go through a lobby and upstairs to get “home.” Here you just walk out and you’re at the beach. Q: Why Boucharie Beach? A: Growing up in Calgary during the late 1970s, my family went to a resort in Kelowna that my best friend’s parents had found way back in the 1950s. It had four cottages, and it was a magical place. Us kids lived for that holiday time – always the last one or two weeks in July and the first week in August. We’d come down the hill, see the resort and the boats, hear the gravel crunching under the tires, smell the trees, and instantly it was shoes off because summer had begun. When the original owners, the Boucharies, felt they were getting too old to keep up the property, I immediately started negotiating with them to buy it. Our plan is to continue that feeling of being at the cottage. We’re even building a community fire pit because sitting round the campfire roasting marshmallows, sing songs, and play the guitar is something everyone seems to love. Q: Clearly your time as a child at the old Boucharie Beach left a huge impression on you. How important is the legacy aspect of a vacation home? A: It’s an amazing gift to give your children. When you see the smiles on little kids’ faces, you know it’s a happy place. For me, being able to take the summer property where I grew up and reinvent it with a modern day twist is priceless – especially as true waterfront become more and more rare. I’m certain a number of the original people will buy here

now they have the opportunity because they see the value in passing along that tradition. We’re also already seeing friends and families going in together to buy a home, and I wouldn’t be surprised if some people buy homes that are side-by-side with their siblings or friends. Q: Why strata for a vacation home? A: When I’m talking to people, I find a recurring theme is that some of their fondest memories are of their second home – be it a lakefront cottage like I went to, a ski chalet, or even a snowbird house in Arizona or California. But too often the maintenance is overwhelming. A friend of mine has a sun cottage on Skaha, and he laments because half the time up there is spent painting and weeding and repairing things. It really takes away from his enjoyment and use of that cottage. With a strata, once you’re here it’s all quality time – and yes, I know that sounds like a cliché but it’s true nonetheless. I pinch myself many times each day my family and I spend at our cottage just to remind myself how lucky we are. Transolini Chetner is found on the web at traschet.com or check out boucheriebeach.com for information about this innovative vacation home community.

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BC economic growth to outpace Canada’s by 2014 as U.S. demand picks up Looking ahead, a strengthening U.S. housing market should lift U.S. economic growth above three per cent by the second half of the year, supporting exports, while growth should begin an upward trend. Adding to the optimism is that British Columbia’s forestry exports were up 11 per cent year-over-year in February BC growth will likely hold steady this year

at 1.7 per cent and reach 2.5 per cent in 2014, according to the new BMO Blue Book from BMO Capital Markets Economics and BMO Commercial Banking. Much like the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Beige Book, the BMO Blue Book combines the expertise of BMO’s economists with information on current business conditions provided to BMO’s commercial bankers by local businesspeople. “Among the headwinds are a slowing domestic housing market and softer Asian export demand, though a resurgent U.S. housing market plus firmer momentum in China will likely support exports later in the year,” says Robert Kavcic, senior economist, BMO Capital Markets. Kavcic noted that housing market is in correction mode, particularly in Vancouver and Victoria where buyers now have more control. “Looking ahead, a strengthening U.S. housing market should lift U.S. economic growth above three per cent by the second half of the year, supporting exports, while growth should begin an upward trend. Adding to the optimism is that British Columbia’s forestry exports were up 11 per cent year-over-year in February.” B.C. businesses are showing caution in this environment, but some sectors are looking positive, according to Dean

Kirkham, vice-president, commercial banking, Greater Vancouver, BMO Bank of Montreal. “Our agricultural clients represent a stand-out industry – particularly in the supply-managed areas of poultry, dairy and eggs. On the natural resources side, we’re seeing positive signs in the forestry industry. With U.S. housing starts trending up, we are hearing from our clients that they are securing more demand from south of the border. This is a positive sign for many Western Canadian suppliers. We’re looking for an improvement in demand from emerging markets to boost the BC commodities markets.” Kirkham added that BMO is armed with a highly-skilled team of experts that can make lending decisions at the local level to help its commercial clients boost productivity, expand into new markets and make strategic investment decisions that will help propel growth and drive success.

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WynnRidge Inspired living by SUSAN M BOYCE

estled at the crest of a south facing hill and adjacent to the lush greenery of Kanaka Creek Regional Park, WynnRidge is underway. For people who’ve been watching and waiting, it’s a day to celebrate. For people who’ve just discovered it, WynnRidge is an exciting new community that’s rapidly becoming the talk of the town. “This property is one of East Maple Ridge’s gems – quiet, lots of trees and yet easy access to everywhere,” says Dwayne Friesen, operations manager with Falcon Homes. “Another significant aspect is that WynnRidge is our first partnership with Genstar. It’s exciting to have two successful companies come together on a project like this, and we’re extremely proud of the results.”

planned communities because of the degree of customization we offer,” says sales manager Judy Duncan. “We have four standard plans, but we’ll design something completely individual if that’s what someone wants. In fact, the other day, I saw Falcon Homes’ owner, Fred Formosa, standing on the porch with clients and sketching up rough ideas for a completely custom home – they couldn’t believe their good fortune.”

Homes to enhance your life Arriving at WynnRidge is like being immediately wrapped in casual elegance. Natural cedar and stone accents, a covered front porch, even a softly curved accent on the concrete driveway, this home just feels inviting. “And because many of our first homes back onto a greenbelt, we’ve been able to add an outdoor living room,” Dwayne says. He’s not kidding when he describes it as a room either. Fully covered with plenty of space for seating, a coffee table and even a fireplace, this is a space you can clearly enjoy year round. Inside the showhome, I discover open concept living that’s practically begging to host a gathering of friends and family. Gourmet kitchen with walk-in pantry and massive centre island, hardwood flooring, 10-ft. ceilings, windows everywhere… it all adds up to a great lifestyle. “WynnRidge is also quite different from most master-

Future vision “WynnRidge is particularly exciting because it appeals both to growing families and empty nesters,” Judy says. “Word of mouth has already been phenomenal. We had our soft opening on a Friday, and by the end of Sunday, we’d had 60 groups through and every single one had positive comments. I can’t wait to see what happens for our grand opening on May 25th.”

WynnRidge is also quite diﬀerent from most master-planned communities because of the degree of customization we oﬀer. JUDY DUNCAN

The WynnRidge presentation centre and display home are open noon to 5 p.m. seven days a week at 11005 Buckerﬁeld Dr. in Maple Ridge (access via 240 St. and Kanaka Creek Rd.). Prices start at $559,000. Three- and four-bedroom ﬂoorplans available with a large selection of master-on-the-main designs. For more information visit wynnridge.ca or call Judy at 604.812.1460.

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Irene and Clement enjoy a day at the beach with their twin boys. Bluetree Homes at Kanaka Creek is ready for move-in.

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his is it. Your final opportunity to buy a brand new townhome in the Bluetree Homes at Kanaka Creek neighbourhood. With construction complete and move-in scheduled for June, you can enjoy summer in your new home, and there’s still a great selection of floorplans available… but not for long. Meet the neighbours Irene and Clement were two of the first people who moved to Bluetree Homes at Kanaka Creek, and they still pinch themselves every morning when they wake up. “We both love the view of the creek,” Irene says. “The neighbourhood is very friendly, there are lots of kids, and being so close to the elementary school is like having a huge playground with a soccer field and baseball diamond right in our own backyard. It’s also planning We’d been looking for such a for the future. Our twin boys are long time, when we saw this, three, so knowing we’ll be able we didn’t have to think twice. to walk them to school is a major consideration for us.” CLEMENT, KANAKA HOMEOWNER Clement admits that with four bedrooms, the couple’s first home is larger than they originally planned on. “We’d been looking for such a long time, when we saw this, we didn’t have to think twice. Things like a main floor powder room sound like small things, but they’re really important – guests don’t have to run up or down the stairs,

and it makes it so much easier for Irene while we’re toilet training the boys.” And their enthusiasm was contagious. Just before they moved in last fall, Irene and Clement had friends over for dinner to celebrate. “Naturally we showed them pictures and told them all about it,” Irene says. “A week later they bought a home just fi ve houses away from ours. They have a newborn baby girl, so they’re the same as us – looking to the future.” Don’t miss out Bluetree Homes at Kanaka Creek is located at 11176 Gilker Hill Rd. in Maple Ridge. Prices start at $307,400 with three- and four-bedroom homes (some including large fenced yards) available for summer move-in. For more information visit bluetreehomes.ca or call 604.476.1188.

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The English Mews 2: New Westminster Townhomes

Centrally located in New Westminster’s evolving Queensborough neighbourhood, this collection of Maritime village-inspired townhomes is the second phase of this popular development by the Tien Sher Group of Companies. Contemporary, two- and three-bedroom homes priced from $324,900. Schools, parks, trails along the Fraser River, and Queensborough Community Centre are all easy walking distance. Diverse shopping at Queensborough Landing or the New Westminster Quay. English Mews 2 is located at 1135 Ewen Ave. in New Westminster. For more information visit englishmews.com or call 604.517.1688.

on the horizon Checking out what’s hot and new in the Lower Mainland’s residential marketplace and beyond by Susan M Boyce

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Harvard Gardens: South Surrey Master-Planned Community

Easy access to downtown, the airport, riverfront parks, and bike routes. Anchor Mills offers residents panoramic views and up to 1000 sq. ft. of outdoor living space. This is a place where connecting with the environment isn’t a luxury, it’s a carefully designed, integral part of each and every home. For more information, v isit anchormills.com of call 604.688.5566.

Inspired by the urban Boston rowhomes, Harvard Gardens is Polygon’s latest South Surrey neighbourhood. Located at the intersection of 32nd Ave. and 152nd St., this bustling The Cape On Bowen: community is a mix of townhomes and apartments that Bowen Island Building brings a prestigious, heritage-style architectural character Lots while providing the latest contemporary finishings. Owners Exciting opportunity to own an exclusive also have membership in The Rowing Club, a private island estate property, these 10-acre community clubhouse with amenities that include an home sites are exceptionally private and outdoor pool and spa, gymnasium, fitness facilities, and enjoy spectacular views of the ocean and state-of-the-art screening room. neighbouring islands. Most of The Cape’s Laureates Walk, a collection of just 40 two-, three-, 618-acre property will remain a protected and four-bedroom residences, will be the only townhomes natural green space and its beaches, trails, available at Harvard Gardens. Be sure to register early. shorelines, and dense woods have been For more information visit polyhomes.com or virtually untouched for more than 50 call 604.871.4191. years. All this and you’re still only a 20minute sail from Vancouver via BC Grant: Ferries. Interior lots are priced from Vancouver Townhomes $655,900, waterfront from $1.7 million. A collaboration between Wesbild and Kelly Deck Design, The Vancouver presentation centre Grant is a collection of seven townhomes located at 1540 is open by appointment only at 1147 Grant St. in Vancouver and a rare opportunity to purchase Homer St. in Yaletown. For more a brand new townhome in the heart of The Drive information, visit thecapeonbowen.ca neighbourhood. These sophisticated, three-bedroom homes or call 604.614.6189 or toll free at start at $699,900 and include Fisher&Paykel/Blomberg 1.866.710.0003. appliances, in floor heating in the master ensuite, and composite stone countertops throughout. Better hurry Kudos to Portrait Homes because your window of opportunity is limited. Richmond-based Portrait Homes has For more information visit liveatgrant.com or been awarded the 2013 Avid Gold Award call 604.694.8824. for Best Customer Experience in British Columbia. Customers gave the company Anchor Mills: an impressive Avid Index Score of 272.8 South Vancouver Townhomes points (out of a total 300 points) and 95.5 Located at 2202 SE Marine Dr. and just steps from the per cent of their homebuyers said they award-winning River District, this exclusive collection of would recommend Portrait Homes to only 15 townhomes is open weekdays by appointment. family and friends.

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CALCULATE YOUR MORTGAGE PAYMENTS INTEREST RATE

AMORTIZATION PERIOD

CHART FIGURE

EXAMPLE: 5%

25 YEARS

5.82

MORTGAGE AMOUNT ÷ 1,000 (MORTGAGE AMOUNT $125,000)

125

MONTHLY PAYMENT

FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO SEE IF YOU’LL QUALIFY FOR A MORTGAGE ON YOUR DREAM HOME

Calculate the combined monthly before-tax income of you and your spouse.

Divide by three. This figure is the monthly payment you can afford to make on your home.

Take the total price of the home and subtract the amount of money you expect to make as a down payment. This is the money you will have to borrow.

Refer to the chart on the opposite page. Look down the left column and locate the interest rate you expect to pay. Line this up with the amortization period of your choice. (Most first-time buyers take the 25-year amortization.)

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Multiply this figure by the amount you need to borrow. Divide by 1,000.

Add to this your estimated monthly heating costs and monthly property taxes.

If this figure is equal to or less than one-third of your gross monthly income (calculated in Step 2), you’ll qualify for a mortgage on your dream home. Bear in mind that this is a rough estimate. If you have several other large loans already, you may qualify for less. Also, banks and trust companies vary in their policies. The best way to know what you can afford is to go to the lending institution of your choice and get pre-qualified.

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MORTGAGE PAYMENT CALCULATION CHART % INTEREST RATES

AMORTIZATION PERIODS 10 YEARS

15 YEARS

20 YEARS

25 YEARS

3.00%

9.65

6.90

5.54

4.73

3.25%

9.76

7.02

5.66

4.86

3.50%

9.88

7.14

5.79

4.99

3.75%

9.99

7.26

5.91

5.13

4.00%

10.11

7.38

6.04

5.26

4.25%

10.23

7.50

6.17

5.40

4.50%

10.34

7.63

6.30

5.53

4.75%

10.46

7.75

6.44

5.67

5.00%

10.58

7.88

6.57

5.82

5.25%

10.70

8.01

6.74

5.96

5.50%

10.82

8.14

6.85

6.10

5.75%

10.94

8.27

6.98

6.25

6.00%

11.07

8.40

7.12

6.40

6.25%

11.19

8.53

7.26

6.55

6.50%

11.31

8.66

7.41

6.70

6.75%

11.43

8.80

7.55

6.85

7.00%

11.56

8.93

7.69

7.00

7.25%

11.68

9.07

7.84

7.16

7.50%

11.81

9.21

7.99

7.32

7.75%

11.94

9.34

8.14

7.47

8.00%

12.06

9.48

8.28

7.63

8.25%

12.19

9.62

8.44

7.79

8.50%

12.32

9.76

8.59

7.95

8.75%

12.45

9.90

8.74

8.12

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12.58

10.05

8.86

8.28

9.25%

12.71

10.19

9.05

8.45

9.50%

12.84

10.33

9.20

8.62

9.75%

12.97

10.48

9.36

8.78

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13.10

10.63

9.52

8.95

10.25%

13.24

10.77

9.68

9.12

10.50%

13.37

10.92

9.84

9.29

10.75%

13.50

11.06

10.00

9.46

11.00%

13.64

11.22

10.16

9.63

11.25%

13.77

11.36

10.32

9.80

11.50%

13.91

11.52

10.49

9.97

11.75%

14.04

11.66

10.65

10.15

12.00%

14.18

11.82

10.81

10.32

12.25%

14.32

11.97

10.98

10.49

12.50%

14.46

12.13

11.15

10.67

12.75%

14.59

12.28

11.31

10.85

This table shows the monthly payment of principal and interest for each $1,000 of mortgage. Example: The monthly principal and interest payment for a $300,000 mortgage with a 25-year amortization period at 5% is as follows: ($300,000 รท 1,000) X 5.82 = $1,746 MAY 17 - 31, 2013 | METRO VANCOUVER NEW HOME GUIDE 75

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BRITISH COLUMBIA’S NEW HOME DEVELOPMENTS PROjECT

ABBOTSFORD Abacus Uptown Auguston Argyle Brooklyn Cedar Landing Creekside on Downes Eagle Estates Eagles Gate Falcon Ridge Foxwood Hudson’s Loft Lift Luna Mahogany at Mill Lake Pepin Brook Waterleaf BURNABY Altitude Aviara Britton Casa d’oro Eden at Edmonds Highland House Kabana Lift Madison Met, The Met, The Metro One Metro Two Metro Metroplace Montage North Parc OakTerra Oro Paddington Mews Panacasa Parkside Greene Reflections Sevens, The Silver Sixth Street Villas Solo District Station Square Trio Vantage Venice Vibe Wall Centre Central Park Westridge Living CHILLIWACK / SARDIS Englewood Village Garrison Crossing Heron’s Landing Jinkerson Vistas La Cason Park Place Radius Ranchero Estates Summit Residences, The Solara Townsend Terrace

TYPE

LR SF TH LR TH SF SF SF SF SF LR LR TH HR SF LR HR HR TH TH TH LR LR LR/TH LR HR TH LR LR TH HR LR LR LR LR TH LR/TH TH HR TH HR TH HR HR LR HR LR LR HR TH SF SF/LR/TH SF LR TH LR TH SF SF TH

C O N TA C T

PRICE

604-854-1201 604-308-8660 604-557-5959 604-746-3496 604-533-3491 604-850-4518 604-859-3141 604-309-7729 604-309-0540 604-850-5040 604-864-8948 604-557-1047 778-895-5862 604-746-1551 604-856-1118 604-850-3694

Call From $559,000 Call From $169,900 From $289,000 From $579,900 From $599,900 From $373,500 From $789,000 From $524,900 From $99,900 Call From $299,900 Call From $599,900 From $179,000

604-456-8883 604-291-9130 brittonliving.com 604-436-1100 604-329-8228 604-941-4663 604-288-7394 604-320-3386 liveatburnabyheights.com 604-899-8800 604-899-8800 604-435-9477 604-435-9477 604-435-5565 604-435-8866 liveatburnabyheights.com 604-889-7008 604-431-6033 604-754-7338 604-438-9922 604-437-0100 604-435-7088 604-525-8496 778-378-7777 604-435-8866 604-727-8707 604-298-8800 604-438-1113 604-218-3338 604-294-3339 veniceliving.ca 604-970-9606 604-874-9232 778-995-9198

From Mid $200’s Call Coming Soon From $499,900 Coming Soon From $209,900 Coming Soon Call Coming Soon From $351,500 From $729,900 Call From $439,900 Call Call Coming Soon From $274,900 Call From $274,900 From the $290’s From $239,900 From $299,900 Call From $299,000 From $300’s From $429,000 From $249,900 Call From $249,900 Call Coming Soon From $259,900 From $299,900 From $437,900

1-888-827-8823 604-824-5062 604-858-7179 1-877-858-2408 1-800-830-7175 604-991-5151 604-991-5151 1-800-795-2955 604-824-6473 604-702-0818 1-800-830-7175

From $209,900 Call From $269,900 From $399,900 From $184,900 Call From $149,900 From $239,900 From $508,000 Call From $242,900

Penthouse (PH)

Real Estate Sales & Marketing From the ground up

Live Work (LW)

City Home (CH)

PROjECT

COQUITLAM 1123 Westwood Amberleigh Austin Birchwood Estates at the Foothills Bloom Breeze Residences Burke Mountain Heights Carte Blanche Cedar Creek Celadon Charland Citadel Heights Como at Burquitlam Easton Emerson Evergreen Farrington Park Grand Central 2 Grand Central 3 Hazel Kingston MTwo Maya Mackin Park Northbrook Oasis Riley Secret Ridge Solo David Somerton Sterling Tamarack Wynwood

HR SF HR SF LR/TH TH SF SF TH HR LR SF LR LR LR HR TH HR HR LR SF HR LR LR TH HR TH DP SF SF SF LR TH

C O N TA C T

PRICE

604-472-1123 604-514-4359 604-931-0302 604-461-7777 604-939-8808 604-374-4329 778-285-6299 604-461-7777 604-880-1880 604-552-7744 ledmac.com/charland 604-468-2169 604-939-0018 604-936-2012 604-936-9300 604-942-2672 604-464-7985 604-936-1888 604-936-1888 778-829-1500 604-514-4359 604-472-9555 604-288-9888 604-939-8874 604-464-4155 604-464-2701 604-468-7688 secretridge.ca 604-878-7656 604-469-8581 604-464-2260 604-552-3003 604-942-2239

Call Coming Soon From low $200’s Call $249,900 From $399,900 From Low $700’s Call From $419,900 Coming Soon Call From $699,000 From $208,800 From $339,900 incl. all tax Call From $267,900 From $369,900 From $384,900 From $299,900 From $220,500 Coming Soon Call Call From $199,900 From $359,900 Call From $349,900 Coming Soon Call From $699,900 From $689,900 From $299,900 From $349,900

604-940-5533

From $324,900

DELTA LADNER Canu NORTH DELTA Atria Lakeside Luxor South Pointe TSAWWASSEN Tsawwassen Heights Tsawwassen Shores Tsawwassen Springs

LR TH LR SF

778-565-3879 604-871-4241 604-590-8003 604-584-2908

Call Coming Soon From $199,900 From $699,900

SF SF SF/LR

604-271-7288 604-943-6677 604-948-HOME

Call From $489,900 Call

LANGLEY Ascot Athenry Gate Bearing Pointe Cornerstone Elements Flat Iron Focus Hart Kensington Nature’s Walk Outlook Red Maple Park Serenade Shaughnessy Mews Suede Varsity Virtue

SF LR LR LR LR LW TH/LR TH LR TH TH TH LR TH LR LR TH

604-571-6400 604-882-8857 604-530-7011 604-534-6000 604-533-7718 604-888-2793 604-568-3385 604-568-3385 liveatkensington.ca 604-888-8370 604-888-8778 604-888-8699 604-635-0643 604-888-4044 604-514-1530 604-539-2200 604-534-6000

From Low $600’s From $137,500 From $194,900 From $169,900 From $159,900 Call Coming Soon Coming Soon Coming Soon Call Call From $299,900 From $309,900 Call From $174,900 From $139,900 From $294,900

High Rise (HR)

Mid Rise (MR)

Low Rise (LR)

Loft (LO) Duplex (DP)

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evelopments

The listings included on the following pages are meant to offer a comprehensive overview of those new home developments currently being marketed throughout Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Pricing is subject to change; you should contact the specific development for current details or special promotions. To report any changes or corrections to this information, please contact our office at 604.519.6080, fax 604.519.6088, or email homes@wall2wallmedia.com P ro j ect

Winchester Estates York Yorkson Creek Yorkson South

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TH TH LR SF

P ric E

604-533-1886 604-568-3385 yorksoncreek.com 778-785-1673

Call From $299,900 From $179,900 From $440,000

MAPLE RIDGE 223 North LR 604-463-0588 From $139,900 Cascada LR 604-318-5254 Coming Soon Cottonwood Ridge TH 604-351-3261 Call Edge on Edge LR 604-466-8783 From $149,900 Falcon Centre LR 604-477-1500 Call Forest Hills SF 604-575-5262 Call Hampstead at Silver Ridge SF 604-466-9278 From $459,900 Kanaka Creek TH 604-476-1188 From $304,900 Mainstone Creek SF 604-463-5000 Call Maple Creek TH 604-908-2352 From $469,900 Parc Vue LR 604-467-8884 Coming Soon Pointe, The SF 604-999-2452 From $489,900 Spencer’s Green SF 778-237-5713 Call Springside SF 604-465-6886 From $389,900 Village Green TH villagegreenlife.ca Coming Soon Wynnridge SF 604-466-6388 Call MISSION / HARRISON Fraser Landing TH 1-888-826-1177 Horizons TH 1-888-826-1177

From $249,900 From $319,800

NEW WESTMINSTER Alexander Walk TH 604-779-1292 Brewery District LR 604-694-1188 Carlyle at Victoria Hill HR 604-523-0733 Dominion HR 604-525-8980 Elliot St HR 604-524-8080 English Mews TH 604-517-1688 Flow TH 604-520-9880 Glasshouse Lofts MR aragon.ca LR Grove, The 604-523-0733 Marinus @ Plaza 88 HR 604-519-9188 Northbank HR 604-523-0081 Parkside HR 604-523-0733 Rivers Walk TH 604-533-3575 Thompson Landing SF 604-520-3226 Trapp & Holbrook HR Viceroy LR 604-522-2583

From $349,900 Coming Soon Call Call From $224,900 From $329,900 From $508,900 Coming Soon Call Call From S261,900 Call From $469,900 From $476,900 From $299,900 From $321,900

NORTH VANCOUVER 700 Marine Drive LR/LW 604-984-0700 Atrium at the Pier MR/TH 604-983-9065 Capstone MR 604-929-8870 Destiny 2 at Raven Woods LR 604-929-1915 Drive, The LR 604-986-8138 Kimpton, The LR 604-988-3020 Landing, The MR 604-983-9065 Latitudes TH 604-435-9477 Local on Lonsdale HR/LR/TH 604-998-0219 Maplewood North LR 604-727-1594 Orizon LR 604-638-6240 Pinnacle Residences at the Pier MR 604-983-9065 Prescott HR 604-969-3333 Remix LR 604-924-4488 Seylynn Village HR seylynn.ca Versatile Building, The HR 604-924-5595

From $299,000 Call Call From $289,900 Call From $359,900 Call From $469,900 From $309,900 From $378,900 From $304,900 Call From S248,900 Call Coming Soon From Low $300’s

PITT MEADOWS Cedar Downs LR 778-846-3200 From $194,900 Liv42 LR 604.460.6601 From $134,900 Solaris at Meadows Gate HR 604-460-8998 Call PORT COQUITLAM Penthouse (PH)

Live Work (LW)

City Home (CH)

P ro j e c t T Y P E co n ta c t

Avanti Burleigh Walk Carmandy Dominion Freemont Blue Orchid Shaughnessy, The South Verde Valorie on the Park

P r i cE

LR LR LR TH TH

604-468-2707 604-464-5856 604-435-9477 604-469-8988 604-552-0319

From $215,800 From $199,000 From $209,900 Call From mid $300’s

HR LR LR

604-468-8252 604-468-8640 604-464-4764

Call Call From $175,000

PORT MOODY Residences, The HR 604-552-0552 Call Station, The TH thestationliving.ca Call RICHMOND Alexandra Gate TH 604-274-7326 Call Altis HR 604-231-0588 From $298,800 Bravo HR 778-297-6222 From $298,800 Camber LR/HR 604-276-0677 Call Carrera HR 604-244-7721 From $419,900 Concord Gardens HR 604-233-7748 From $236,800 Emerald HR/TH 604-244-8333 From $296,000 Empire Living TH 604-244-9622 Call Gardens, The LR 604-271-3331 From $254,900 Harmony TH 604-278-3939 From $288,800 Mandarin MR 604-233-1687 From $299,900 Monet HR 604-233-7748 From $288,900 Nova HR 604-278-8883 From $370,900 Omega LR 604-233-7748 From $279,900 Opal at Richmond Centre HR 604-303-7575 From $464,900 Ora HR 604-278-8838 Call Orchard LR 604-303-8819 From $259,900 Parc Riviera LR/TH 604-231-5900 Call Parc Riviera TH 604-231-5900 Call Pier, The LR 604-274-7326 Call Remy LR 604-279-8866 From $211,900 Quintet HR 604-247-8885 Call Riva LR 604-278-8838 Call River Green MR/TH 604-233-2633 Call River Inlet MR/TH 604-233-2633 Call River Park Place HR 604-282-7838 From $299,900 Saffron LR 604-270-2482 Call South Arm Garden TH 604-274-7326 From $548,800 Southpointe Cove TH 604-273-2828 Call Westminster Terrace TH 604-204-1077 Call SQUAMISH / WHISTLER Elaho TH 604-898-2232 Ocean Crest SF 604-896-2235 Ravens Plateau SF 1-888-852-7575 Aqua TH/LR 1-877-344-5566 Streams at Eaglewind TH 1-877-892-5888 University Heights LR 1-888-852-7575

Coming Soon From $1,298,000 Call From $239,000 From $405,000 Call

SURREY Atria Ashbury Hill Ascend Balance Bishop Creek Boardwalk Canvas Citypoint Connect Edge Edgewood Enclave at Boundry Park Encore at Maple on 164th

Call From $294,900 From $170’s Coming Soon From $354,900 From $341,900 Coming Soon $186,900 From $118,800 Call From $344,900 From $349,900 Call

High Rise (HR)

Mid Rise (MR)

Low Rise (LR)

LR TH LR LR TH TH TH HR LR LR TH TH TH

778-565-3879 ashburyhill.com 604-596-2202 tiensher.com 604-588-0005 604.506.1852 liveatcanvas.com 604-580-4199 778-395-1886 778-395-7704 604-644-7811 604-657-3709 604-716-9506

Loft (LO) Duplex (DP)

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English Mews Ethical Gardens G3 Residences Guildford Greens Highlands at Sullivan Ridge Joy Living Kendra Latis Latitude Links, The Lumina Madison Monterosso Oliver’s Lane Panorama Station Panorama West Village Panorama Woods Park Avenue Park Place Quattro 3 Rockwoods, The Sequoia Silverwood Teo Hyland Residences Ultra at West Village Vantage Verve The Walks Wave CLOVERDALE Allegro Cadence Clayton Heights Clayton Rise Ebbens Crossing The Grove Grove at Cambridge, The Highgrove at Provinceton Hillcrest La Rue MacKenzie Estates One92 Sun 72 Salix Sunset Grove Uptown Clayton Village Waterstone

T Y P E contact

P ric E

TH 604-517-1688 From $329,900 LR 604-584-1172 From $235,900 HR 604-453-6688 Call TH 604-307-0400 From $349,900 SF 778-565-7768 From $669,900 TH 604-574-8888 From $339,000 TH liveatkendra.com Coming Soon LR 604-575-0669 From $194,900 LR 604-596-5075 From $264,900 SF 778-574-2550 From High $600’s LR 604-760-7672 From $159,900 TH 604-543-6262 From $323,000 LR 604-596-8828 From $249,900 SF 604-543-3868 From $489,900 TH 604-372-2275 From $299,800 TH 778-885-6700 Call TH 778-593-9954 From $329,900 HR 604-233-7748 250 Homes Under $250 HR 604-583-9866 Call LR 604-581-8000 From $159,900 TH 604-503-1188 Call TH 604-575-7366 From $319,900 TH silverwoodliving.ca From Low $300’s TH 604-288-8918 From $299,900 TH/HR 604-588-6999 From $186,900 SF/TH 604-579-0247 From $345,900 LR 604-588-3783 From $160’s CG/TH 604-440-8070 Coming Soon HR 604-951-9283 Phase 2 Coming Soon TH 604-574-5415 From $335,900 SF 604-760-7672 From $689,900 TH/DU 604-723-4497 From $549,900 TH 778-278-0030 Call DU 778-389-7074 From $469,900 TH 604-533-6968 From $275,900 TH 604-597-7177 Call SF 604-888-8758 From $599,900 TH 604-575-5569 Call TH 604-575-2263 From $304,900 TH 604-538-2125 From Low $300’s LR/TH 604-576-1772 From $169,000 TH 604-575-8806 From $292,900 LR 604-530-0054 From $241,900 LR 604-532-7711 From $211,900 TH 778-574-0146 From $339,900 LR 604-530-5399 From $219,900

VANCOUVER & AREA DOWNTOWN 999 Seymour HR 604-879-9996 From $327,400 Alexandra HR 604-899-8800 From $869,900 Fairmont Pacific Rim Estates HR 604-781-4303 Call Keefer Block LR 604-682-8813 Coming Soon Maddox HR 604-669-8200 From $389,900 Mark, The HR 604-687-4353 Call Modern HR amacon.com From $300’s One Pacific HR 604-899-8800 Coming Sonn Pacific Pt HR 604-685-0855 From $349,900 Ritz, The HR 604-876-9222 Call Rolston, The HR 604-688-8927 Call Sapphire, The HR 604-876-9222 Call EAST SIDE 238 W Broadway LR 238westbroadway.ca Call 2nd & Commercial LR 604-800-8862 From $269,900 Alba LR 604-251-2522 From $327,000 Avant TH 604-298-2240 From $600,900 Block 100 HR 604-682-8801 Call Bohème LR 604-569-3388 From $227,900 Central HR 604-687-4353 Call Charm LR 604-330-8838 From $266,900 Jeffs Residences, The TH 604-558-1907 Call Penthouse (PH)

Live Work (LW)

City Home (CH)

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