BC New Home Guide - June 28, 2013

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contents JUne 28 - JUly 12 , 2013

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WINCHESTER ESTATES Affordable homeownership without compromise

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special features

columns

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22 Style File

editor’s note Cover Story

Winchester Estates: Affordable homeownership without compromise

by Susan M Boyce

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Buyer Profile

Mark returns to Port Moody: Summer at the Station

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by Yanic Simard

director of sales, western canada

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVEs

David Bird 604.319.7102 Brenda Everitt 604.319.7103

by Laura Wittman

editor-in-chief, National real estate

16 Surrey

CRea REPORT

Josh Heppner

Eight tips to conquer clutter

On the horizon

Checking out what’s hot and new in the Lower Mainland and beyond

Jacqueline Hill

50 Around The HOUSe

district maps

in the news

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vice-president, wall2wall media

by Susan M Boyce

by Susan M Boyce

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Bringing home mid-century modern design

Langley

40 South Surrey White Rock

46 Abbotsford Chilliwak

Susan Legge Editor

Diane Duflot

52 Tri-Cities

art director

Bianca DiPietro

56 Burnaby 64 Richmond

production manager

68 Maple Ridge

graphic designers

Bala Gnanapandithan

Pitt Meadows

Mike Terentiev production co-ordinator

48 Vancouver

Laura Northmore

Vancouver sales boost the national average price

editorial WRITER

Susan M Boyce

BMO hiring OUtlook

CONTRIBUTING editorial WRITER

Hiring a top priority for business owners planning to invest more in 2013

Janine Mackie

sales coordinators

Ranee Pal (on leave), Justin Salvador

rEBGV REport

Spring months bring balance to Greater Vancouver Housing Market

national account manager Western Canada

Frank Franco 778.847.9311

national account manager Eastern Canada

Maureen O’Byrne 416.784.5200, ext.3349

homebuyers’ help

national account manager, mediative

Paul Slizys

32 moving

How to make moving easier on your kids

Published by

76 Listing directory

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

Wall2Wall Media is a trademark of Yellow Pages Group Co. in Canada.

The Vancouver New Home Guide is a free publication published 25 times per year. Submit articles or advertising to Suite 102 - 4180 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby BC V5C 6A7 Phone 604.519.6080 Fax 604.519.6088

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We reserve the right to refuse any advertising, to make changes or edit advertising as necessary. Care will be taken to ensure copy accuracy but no warranty is implied or given by the publisher. The views and data expressed by columnists do not necessarily represent those of the publication.

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editor’snote

Stable home prices and low interest rates mean now is the time to buy

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ou may have noticed there’s a new addition to our editorial team in this issue. I’d like to welcome Diane Duflot to her new position as editor of NewHomeGuide and NewCondoGuide. Hailing from Toronto via Ottawa, Diane is busy exploring her new hometown and plans to tell you all about the Vancouver real estate market and its newest communities. Welcome to the team Diane!

If you are thinking of relocating and purchasing a new home, consider doing it sooner than later. With house prices rising and steady population growth, you are pretty much guaranteed to make money. The trick is to buy now while prices and mortgage rates are affordable.

Mortgage rates are definitely favourable right now, but they are edging up slowly. If you think you can’t afford a detached home, affordable housing in the way of condominiums, semi-detached and townhomes may be a viable option.

As with any major purchase, it is important to do your homework before you venture out to shop the market. Know what you need and what you want. Visit a lending institution or a mortgage broker to pre-qualify for a mortgage. Once you have determined the maximum mortgage you qualify for, be sure to ask how long the financial institution is going to protect your interest rate. If mortgage interest rates drop, your lender should allow the rate of your mortgage to drop as well. Alternately, your rate should stick if there is an increase.

Happy New Home Hunting!

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

New city: new opportunity Defining “Vancouverite”

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efore moving to Vancouver in May 2012, I had never been to BC and knew little about the city except that it was surrounded by mountains and the ocean. I had never seen the house that we would soon call our own (except in a few blurry pictures my husband had sent me, one of which showed nothing more than carpet). I felt that our move would either be a thrilling experience, the opportunity to build a new life from scratch in a new city, or a nightmare of isolation in a city where we had yet to make friends and certainly had no family. It has been over a year since our move now, and the actual experience has been somewhere in the middle of these two extremes: it has been fun to get to know a new city and meet new friends, but we have certainly missed the lifelong connections we had back home. I now think of myself as a Vancouverite, but I’m still learning what that means.

I’m sure I’m not alone: Statistics Canada’s 2006 Census reported that 39.6% of the CMA’s total population are immigrants to Canada. Add to this the people who have moved here from all over Canada to pursue education, job opportunities and the active lifestyle that our proximity to the mountains and ocean promote year-round, and I feel I’m in good company.

I hope that even born-and-bred Vancouverites will welcome a fresh set of eyes through which to view this remarkable city as I continue to discover it.

Diane Duflot EDITOR Wall2Wall Media, Diane.Duflot@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/DianeDuflot

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8433 164th Street 604-716-9506

A2. Panorama Station

5957 152nd 604-372-2275

99 A8. The Links

7797 170 St. 778-574-2550

A9. Uptown Clayton Village 19525 73rd Ave. 778-574-0146

A3. The Walks

12092 70 Ave.

A10. La Rue

A4. Bishop Creek

15788 104 Ave.

A11. Vantage

A5. Clayton Heights

A12. MacKenzie Estates

604-440-8070

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7310 - 191B Street 604-723-4497

A6. Madison

14356 63A Ave. 604-543-6262

A7. Kendra

6378 142nd St. 604-590-9122

19180 65th Ave. 604-575-2263

7830 170th St. 604-579-0247 185th & Fraser Hwy 604-538-2125

A13. Sun 72

195th & 72nd Ave. 604-575-8806

A14. A llegro

7121 192nd St. 604-574-5415

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A15. Highlands at Sullivan Ridge 6085 - 146 St. 778-565-7768

A16. Enclave at Boundry Park 12775 63 Ave. 604-657-3709

A17. Teo

13864 Hyland St. 604-288-8981

A18. Canvas

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A19. One 92

6685 192nd St. 604-576-1772

A20. Panorama Woods 6123 138th Street 778-593-9954

A21. Silverwood

84th Ave. & 164th St. 604-953-0288

A22. Salix

6477 196th Street 604-530-0054

A23. Boardwalk Townhomes

7090 - 180th Street 604-506-1852

A24. The Grove 68th Ave. & 194 St. 604-533-6968

A25. Rockwood

16241 - 84th Ave 604-503-1188

A26. Zen

196th & 66th Ave. 604-247-2639 ext 262

A27. Ashbury Hill

14833 - 61st Ave. 604-953-1211

A28. Fusion

13886 62Ave 778-578-9779

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62nd Ave & 144th St. 604-953-0833

Langley B1. Winchester Estates 21867 50th Ave 604-533-1886

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“We walked into the showhome and we just knew this was where we wanted to live.�

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or Amanda and Aaron, Winchester Estates in Murrayville was love at first sight. “We walked into the showhome and we just knew this was where we wanted to live,” Amanda says. “It’s the perfect layout, the perfect location, and the setting is amazing — we see bunnies here all the time and a few days ago there was a deer walking through one of the greenspaces.”

Value to Count On Priced from just $299,900, Winchester Estates is ideally positioned for young families looking for a place to set down roots.

“We’ve really concentrated on making homeownership here very achievable without sacrificing important features like gourmet kitchens or powder rooms on the main floor,” says Yosh Kasahara, general manager of sales and marketing.

“The kitchen was actually one of the things we liked best,” Amanda adds. “In today’s world, cooking and entertaining are very communal activities. People don’t want to feel like they’re isolated from the rest of the party if they decide to hang out in the kitchen with the cook. Here it’s all open and bright.”

She and Aaron are also both planning some seriously fun entertaining on their outdoor patio once they move in later this week. “It’s huge,” she says with a totally contagious enthusiasm.

“You just don’t find patios this spacious in many townhomes.”

“We know how much people love their outdoor spaces,” Yosh says, “so at ParkLane the decks and patios are never just an afterthought, they’re an integrated extension of your indoor living areas. And here at Winchester Estates, you’ve also got the bonus of having some amazing views of the mountains and valley, so we wanted to be extra sure our buyers have inviting, functional places to enjoy them.”

Friendly Neighbourhood “Murrayville is a wonderfully friendly, very close-knit neighbourhood,” Amanda says. “It’s got a very well-established feel to it, but it’s still so open and welcoming to people who move here. I feel safe and comfortable when I walk along the streets, even at night.”

She grins. “Actually this is like coming home for me because I grew up in the neighbourhood. I took my first swimming lessons right over there at WC Blair Rec Centre.” She points east down a gently curved, tree-lined street. “ParkLane gives every buyer a one-year membership, so I’ll be back swimming there in no time.”

Winchester Estates is the much-anticipated encore to the award-winning Winchester community and is located at 220th St. and 50th Ave. in the heart of Murrayville. Offering a total of 71, three- and four-bedroom townhomes, Winchester Estates is a rare opportunity to own a ParkLane home from $299,900.

The Winchester Estates sales centre and showhomes are open noon to 5 p.m. daily except Fridays at 4967 – 220th St. in Langley.

All homes in the first phase are now move-in ready. For more information, visit parklane.com or call 604.533.1886 jun 28 - jul 12, 2013 | metro vancouver new home guide 19

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ONLY 9 HOMES REMAIN!

Only nine of these popular homes remain. Visit today to get the details on the remaining homes here at Nature’s Walk, including our two designer display homes!

At Nature’s Walk we’ve got it all!

• Quiet location hidden within a family-oriented community.

• Walking distance to local amenities including Willougby Town Centre.

• Brand new elementary school directly across the street.

• Convenient main floor powder rooms.

• Private and spacious fenced in backyards that offer great sun exposure.

• Low strata fees.

• Best of all, every home comes with quality finishings included in the

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by Yanic Simard photos by Brandon Barre Mid-Century Modern: a period which began mid 1940s and

continued to the mid 1960s, was all about simplicity, clean lines, organic lines and of course quality construction. It was design ahead of its time and remains classic to this day.

When Grimsby couple Patricia and Frank came to our firm, they asked us to design the front den of their home to become a multifunctional getaway where the family of five could relax and

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hang out, and also use as a makeshift office area when working from home.

They wanted it to be calm and relaxing, yet still have a sophisticated edge to it.

I then knew right away that this space would host an eclectic mix of furnishings including those inspired by the midcentury modern era.

When my firm, Toronto Interior Design Group, first came in, the white walls were bare and there was little furniture in the room. The possibilities were endless, as the clients allowed us to really let our imagination run wild with this project and trusted us completely with whatever we wanted to do. The first task was determining the floorplan and flow of the space.

After trying several different configurations on paper, we decided to incorporate a small sofa, desk and two lounge chairs, which could be used for either working at the desk area or moved toward the sofa for a conversation area – perfect for the purpose they wanted the room to serve. After the homeowners fell in love with the floorplan, it was time to create a design they would fall in love with too.

Our starting point in terms of the design was painting the walls in Benjamin Moore’s OC-23 Classic Gray (my go-to shade) and then coming up with this unique feature wall which is a combination of alternating mirror slabs and grass cloth wallpaper installed on MDF – this adds instant drama to the room while still remaining quite subtle.

We then moved on to sourcing the furniture; we decided to go with a custom sofa, floating glass top desk and two of my favourite beautiful mid-century inspired Brno chairs, which we re-covered in a luxurious velvet for a more personalized look. The small space room was really beginning to take shape.

Fast forwarding to the finishing touches, we brought in a mix of chrome and brass, which really balanced out the entire look, while also adding the edge and sophistication that Patricia and Frank longed for. For a hint of exotic, a natural brown cowhide rug hugs the floor, while extremely textural horse sculptures linger in the background near the retro looking walnut lamp. But the element that we all felt really brought life to the room was this amazing art piece by world photographer Tony Koukos.

However, the real key component that tied this space together takes me back to the beginning of this article – the mid-century items. The beauty of them, which you can notice from looking at this space, is that they would work well in any setting effortlessly, while always remaining timeless. These pieces are such a great way in connecting the old world with the new and in adding a touch of elegance to any interior.

My job at this residence was done when the homeowners told me they absolutely loved their new den and that they have been using the space every day – another happy client, which keeps me motivated to continue doing what I’m doing.

For help with your interior design project, visit tidg.ca and fill out a client information form. We look forward to hearing from you!

Creating the iconic mid-century look › Incorporate a sunburst – weather in a mirror or clock, this design is a staple for this period › The use of a neutral wall colour – to let the splendor of the furniture speak for itself › Mixing of materials such as glass, wood and metal

Influential Designers of the Mid Century Period › Henry Miller › Ray and Charles Eames › Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Yanic Simard is the principal designer of the Toronto Interior Design Group. Specializing in residential and commercial projects, Simard often applies his signature high/low and old/new combination design techniques in developing unique designs.

Simard has created designs for clients in Toronto, Montreal and Miami, and has appeared as a regular guest expert on Citytv’s CityLine. For more information visit tidg.ca

Shop for Mid Century Furniture › Fullhouse in Vancouver fullhouseconsign.com

› MachineAge Modern in Toronto machineagemodern.com

› Atomic in Toronto atomicdesign.ca

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Help them say goodbye Organize a going-away party for your

children and their friends, and work with the parents of their friends to gather contact information so they can keep in touch after you move.

Take inventory Take a minute with each child to go through

toys and clothes to see what can be donated. By letting them help with these decisions, you can eliminate any angst that might come if they realize something they wanted was left behind when you get to your new home.

Pack a first-day box Have children pack a box of things that they

will want the first day you move into your new home, like favourite toys, books or stuffed animals. Have the movers pack these boxes last so they are the first things unloaded when you arrive.

If you are moving a long distance, have each child pack another bag with items to keep them entertained during the trip.

Form a moving team Creating roles for your older children so

they can help you move can make your move go quickly and smoothly. If possible, arrange for somebody to watch your younger children so you can focus on moving tasks. Hiring movers can also help take some of the pressure off you so you can tend to your children. Your younger children may also be thrilled by the chance to see the moving truck up close, so take the time to show them.

Help them feel at home Showing your children new parks and

WHEN ADULTS DECIDE TO MOVE, it’s often to

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As you travel through adulthood, the unknown becomes more alluring, but it’s because you’ve been through major life changes before. That’s why it’s important to take some steps to make this major transition easier on your kids.

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other attractions in your new community will help them feel excited about their new home. Plan ahead to get them enrolled in activities with other children so they can quickly make new friends. However, be sure to explain to them that making new friends takes time, so they aren’t discouraged if it doesn’t happen for them right away. Communicate with their teachers to see if there’s anything special you can do to help your children feel more comfortable at school.

By doing the little things to help your children cope with the tough parts of moving, you’ll put them in a position to acclimate themselves to their new home quickly and easily.

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CHANGING YOUR ADDRESS? Plan Ahead… There Always is the Chance That Something May be Overlooked!

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AS SOON AS POSSIBLE… notify individuals, companies and institutions that your address will be changing, either by phone or by mailing the changeof-address cards from your post office. The following checklist will serve as a convenient reminder: ❏ Accountant

❏ Insurance Companies

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❏ Banks ❏ Catalog Merchants

❏ Magazine / Newspaper Subscriptions

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❏ Physicians

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Conquer

Clutter

Eight tips from organizing guru Laura Wittmann of Clutter Rehab 1 | Ask clutter questions

As you face each clutter decision, ask yourself the questions below. You can do this in two ways. One is to evaluate each item by asking all the questions about it at once. If the thought of that seems too overwhelming, you can ask them in stages.

For example, evaluate each item by going through and only asking the first question. Then take that same pile and go through the items again asking the second question and so on.

By the time you answer all five questions, your pile should be considerably smaller (if you’ve been honest, that is!).

Questions:

• Do I love it?

• Do I use it? How long ago did I last use it?

(More than a year? Toss it!)

• Do I have the room to store it without it affecting my efficiency and stress levels?

• Am I willing to give up something else in order to make room for it?

• Can I imagine myself or anyone else in my family ever loving it or using it in the foreseeable future?

2 | Use an “I’m outta here” shelf

Without this shelf I would be lost! This is a shelf near my entryway that I use for all the things that don’t belong in my house but need to go somewhere else: items that need to be returned to the store, a friend’s plate leftover from the last dinner party, magazines I want to pass along to someone else, letters to be mailed, etc. The trick is to get into two habits: to put stuff on the shelf that has to go out and to actually check the shelf before leaving the house to see if there’s an errand that can be run on your route. I’ve made it part of my before 50 metro vancouver new home guide | jun 28 - jul 12, 2013

bed “10-minute” tidy to round-up these misplaced items and add them to the shelf so they’re ready and waiting for me the next day when I head out to do my errands.

3 | Establish a “command centre”

A “command centre” is a beautiful thing. It’s the ideal spot to capture bits and pieces of life that are happening right now and can’t be filed away just yet. It’s not a solution to the permanent filing. Instead, it’s a revolving display of miscellaneous documentation, a communication centre for the goings-on of life. Perfect for things such as important telephone numbers, birthday party invitations, receipts for items needing to be returned, school papers with specific information on an upcoming event, papers that need to be referenced routinely, or bills to be paid. Ideally, you want to choose a central location in your home, that you can’t help but see every day and that is accessible by all members of the family. It should include a central calendar, a message centre, and file holders or bins for each of your children’s school papers – and don’t forget the chore charts.

4 | Keep your vehicle stocked with essentials You never know what’s going to happen when you’re out and about. Organization helps you be prepared for whatever life throws at you. While we can’t control the traffic, weather, or

even sick kids, we can keep our vehicles stocked to help us in these situations should they happen. Grab yourself a container and fill it with a first aid kit, wipes, a change of clothes if you have little ones, extra diapers, Ziploc bags for travel sickness, tissues, receiving blankets (these work at any age for quick cleanups!), activity kits for traffic-stalling boredom, and of course, snacks and water. Don’t forget to keep a trash bag in your car at all times as well. You wouldn’t throw garbage on your floor at home, so don’t do it in the vehicle, either. Every time you get gas, get in the habit of dumping the garbage. Just a little advance planning can make a huge difference to how your day will end up playing out.

5 | Keep projects in progress under control

Projects in progress can hold us back. Whether we’re aware of it or not. Do you have projects that don’t interest you anymore, that have been cluttering up your space for years, yet you feel some sort of obligation to complete? It might be time to let them go and feel the weight lift from your shoulders as a result. Go ahead! What are you waiting for? Think about whether or not the space you have given your clutter permission to take over could be put to better use. Are you really willing to give up square footage of usable space in your home for stuff you “might” just use or need one day? Really stop and think about the power you’re putting in your clutter’s hands. What kind of hold does it have on you and why are you allowing it to happen?

6 | Use visual cues to eliminate clutter

Sometimes with everything else going on, we can’t remember what we’ve used and what we haven’t. It’s time for some visual cues. For instance, turn the hangers around in your closet to face the opposite direction; as you wear something, turn the hanger back around. At the end of the season, you’ll know exactly what you’ve worn and what needs to be purged.

Alternatively, place small stickers on your clothing, and when you wear something remove the sticker. Anything remaining with a sticker after a year is ready to leave the nest.

8 | Tackle small tasks to get big results

So often we don’t want to start an organizing project because we think it will take too long. Trying to find large chunks of time can seem overwhelming. Thankfully, many organizing tasks can be completed in short bursts of attention.

Committing to these small tasks on a daily basis creates a sense of accomplishment that fuels continuation and fosters self-discipline. Once you see how easy and rewarding it is to tackle one small task or space at a time, the impact of those results will make you want to do it over and over and over again, until you become an addict like me!

Organizing tasks that can be done in 30 minutes or less:

• Organize a drawer • Organize a bookshelf • File papers • Update your calendar • Organize DVDs • Check for expired products in your fridge • Sort hats and mitts • Create email folders • Organize your wallet or purse • Clean out backpacks • Tidy your desk

7 | Install closet organizers

Closets without organizers seem naked and are crying out for organization. You can literally double the amount of closet space you have by adding an organizer to it and I’m not talking an expensive one, either. You can get perfectly wonderful inexpensive closet organizers at most department stores. I like the ones that provide the cubbies in the middle – they make my heart sing!

Laura Wittmann is a professional organizer and founder of the popular blog I’m an Organizing Junkie, a website dedicated to providing encouragement and education for organized living with a good dose of fun. She is addicted to the “high” that comes from living a life of simplicity and order and is always on the lookout for her next “fix.” She lives in Alberta with her husband and three kids. orgjunkie.com jun 28 - jul 12, 2013 | metro vancouver new home guide 51

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Mark Returns to Port Moody

Summer at The Station

by Susan M Boyce

Entertaining friends and family will be part of Mark’s new lifestyle.

Sometimes life takes a U-turn.

And for Mark*, it was a spontaneous U-turn that’s about to change his life.

“I’d been looking for a home for over a year, very seriously for more than three months,” he explains. “Yes, my criteria was high: two bedrooms, two parking spots, near a SkyTrain — all the things that will make it easy to sell when I’m ready to move forward. But honestly, it was starting to feel like I’d never find a place I liked that actually fit my criteria and my budget.”

Then one rainy Sunday, purely on a whim, Mark doubled back to take a look at The Station in the heart of Port Moody. “I’d actually driven past it dozens of times, but thought it might be noisy being on the main road,” he admits.

“When I got inside, I was absolutely shocked how quiet it is here.”

When I got inside, I was absolutely shocked how quiet it is here.

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Space to live And there were more surprises — starting with size. “I took one look at the wide hallways, the amount of space in the living room, and the six-person dining room table they have set up, and I was on the phone to my realtor,” Mark says. “Sure I don’t have a six-person dining table yet, but I will. And a full-sized couch too.

I can even fit a king bed plus end tables in the master bedroom — so many places I looked at you can’t even fit in a queen-sized bed without tables.”

He’s got big plans for his outdoor patio too: “I’m going to put planters out there and a barbeque and probably a table and chairs for eating outside. In fact, the first thing I’ll do when I move in this September will be to cook myself a steak and then maybe take a walk down to Rocky Point after dinner.”

Back to the ’hood Mark is also looking forward to moving back to the neighbourhood where he grew up: “I went to Port Moody High and I played hockey and lacrosse here, so it will be like coming home. And since I work in Burnaby, it’s less than a 15-minute commute via the Barnet Hwy.” Mark’s smile is one of pure enthusiasm. “I saw my place on a Sunday, and

by Tuesday, all the papers were signed. It’s great knowing I’m going to be living in a sunny, open space like this, and with five-years mortgage rates doing what they’re doing, I’m telling everyone it’s a time to lock in your rate now.”

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inthenews

Canadian Real Estate Association’s statistics reveal that

vancouver saleS boost the national average price

The number of home sales processed

through the MLS Systems of real estate Boards and Associations and other cooperative listing systems in Canada rose 3.6 per cent on a month-over-month basis in May 2013, its largest monthly gain in almost two and a half years. The increase lifted national activity almost to where it had been just before new mortgage rules came into force last summer, marking the first noteworthy increase in the past nine months.

Home sales improved in two-thirds of all local markets in May. This list encompasses almost all large urban markets including Greater Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Greater Toronto, Hamilton-

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Burlington, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax-Dartmouth.

“While sales improved in sync among the vast majority of local markets in May, the fact remains that all real estate is local,” said CREA President Laura Leyser.

“Until recently, mixed sales trends across the country taken together had resulted consistently in a stable national trend,” said Gregory Klump, CREA’s chief economist. “The difference in May was that sales improved in so many markets at the same time.”

The actual (not seasonally adjusted) national average price for homes sold in April 2013 was $388,910, an increase of 3.7 per cent from the same month last year.

For almost two years now, declining sales activity in Greater Vancouver has exerted a downward pull on the national average sale price.

May 2013 marks a departure from that trend, with activity in Greater Vancouver having boosted the national average price for the first time since August 2011.

The number of newly listed homes rose 1.9 per cent month-overmonth in May. With a larger increase in sales than new listings, the national sales-to-new listings ratio rose to 51.4 per cent in May compared to 50.6 per cent in April. This measure has remained firmly rooted in balanced market territory since early 2010 and has held within short reach of 50 per cent since August 2011. Based on a sales-to-new listings ratio of between 40 to 60 per cent, two-thirds of all local markets were in balanced market territory in May. The MLS Home Price Index (MLS HPI) is not affected by changes in the mix of sales the way that average price is. For that reason, it provides the best gauge of Canadian home price trends.

The Aggregate Composite MLS HPI rose 2.3 per cent on a year-overyear basis in May, up marginally compared to the 2.2 per cent increase reported in April. While this interrupted the string of diminishing yearover-year gains posted over the past eleven months, it was still the slowest rate of price growth in more than two years with the exception of slightly lower readings in March and April 2013.

Year-over-year price growth advanced for all Benchmark property types tracked by the index. Price gains remained strongest for singlefamily homes (plus 2.8 per cent), followed by townhouse/row units (plus 1.9 per cent), and apartment units (plus 1.1 per cent).

Year-over-year price growth in the MLS HPI was mixed across the markets tracked by the index.

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Canada was close to the largest single monthly gain on record, according to BMO Economics.

“Details of the Canadian Labour Force Survey were uniformly impressive,” said Doug Porter, chief economist, BMO Capital Markets. “Full-time jobs were up 76,700, private sector employment rose by 94,600 and the jobless rate dropped to 7.1 per cent. As well, the youth category was notably strong with an increase of 54,400 jobs — making the summer job market look much better.”

Porter noted that while these statistics put a much healthier glow on the outlook for Canadian growth, they do not tell the whole story. “No question this is a staggering report.

However, the volatility in Canada’s employment reports puts a massive warning label on this release — even with the big move, the three-month trend is actually a bit below average for job growth. Before racing to conclusions that the economy is suddenly on a tear, note that the spectacular monthly gain simply offsets a prolonged period of softness in Canadian jobs to start the year.”

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Among industries, the biggest star was construction — up 42,700, accounting for almost half the gain. Other strong sectors included retail and wholesale trade, management and administration, hotels and restaurants and education. Employment levels in the manufacturing sector, however, fell 14,200, and have now declined 5.5 per cent year over year.

May’s job numbers are in line with the results of a recent BMO Bank of Montreal survey, which found that one-quarter (24 per cent) of business owners expect the size of their workforce to increase this year.

“Canadian companies recognize the level of talent and expertise they need to remain competitive and grow. Business owners are making a commitment to invest more money in their business in order to build human capital, open up new markets and upgrade technologies and processes,” said Steve Murphy, senior vice-president, Commercial Banking, BMO Bank of Montreal. “Business owners are continually looking for ways to increase their productivity; build out a skilled workforce will help drive performance to the next level.”

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inthenews

Spring months bring balance to

Greater Vancouver housing market While the number of home sales in Greater Vancouver

continued to trend below the 10-year average in May, the balance of sales and listings meant continued market stability this spring.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver reached 2,882 on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in May 2013. This represents a one per cent increase compared to the 2,853 sales recorded in May 2012, and a 9.7 per cent increase compared to the 2,627 sales in April 2013.

Last month’s sales were 19.4 per cent below the 10-year sales average for the month, while new listings for the month were 7.4 percent below the 10-year average.

“We’ve seen some steadying trends over the last three months,” says Sandra Wyant, REBGV president. “The number of homes listed for sale has been keeping pace with the number of property sales, leading to a balanced sales-to-listings ratio. This is having a stabilizing influence on home price activity.”

New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 5,656 in May. This represents an 18.3 per cent decline compared to the 6,927 new listings reported in May 2012 and a 3.7 per cent decline from the 5,876 new listings in April of this year.

The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the MLS in Greater Vancouver is 17,222, a 3.4 per cent decrease compared to May 2012 and a 2.9 per cent increase compared to April 2013.

The sales-to-active-listings ratio currently sits at 17 per cent in Greater Vancouver.

This is the third straight month that this ratio has been above 15 per cent. Previous to this, May 2012 was the last time this ratio was above 15 per cent.

The MLS Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Greater Vancouver is currently $598,400. This represents a decline of 4.3 per cent compared to this time last year and an increase of 1.8 per cent compared to January 2013.

Sales of detached properties reached 1,212 in May 2013, an increase of 2.7 per cent from the 1,180 detached sales recorded in May 2012, and a 22.8 per cent

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decrease from the 1,570 units sold in May 2011.

The benchmark price for detached properties decreased 5.2 per cent from May 2012 to $917,200.

Sales of apartment properties reached 1,136 in May 2013, a decline of 1.7 per cent compared to the 1,156 sales in May 2012, and a decrease of 7.5 per cent compared to the 1,228 sales in May 2011. The benchmark price of an apartment property decreased 3.7 per cent from May 2012 to $365,600.

Attached property sales in May 2013 totalled 534, an increase of 3.3 per cent compared to the 517 sales in May 2012, and a 7.8 per cent decrease from the 579 attached properties sold in May 2011. The benchmark price of an attached unit decreased 3.2 per cent between May 2012 and 2013 to $454,900.

The real-estate industry is a key economic driver in British Columbia. In 2012, 25,032 homes changed ownership in the Board’s area generating $1.07 billion in economic spin-off activity and creating an estimated 7,125 jobs. The total dollar value of residential sales transacted throughout the MLS system in Greater Vancouver totalled $18.6 billion in 2012.

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Giltwood at Milner Heights: Langley Single-Family Homes

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Got a new development you’d like us to feature in On the Horizon? Drop me a note at susan@ suntrackercafe.com, and we’ll do our best to get you in the next edition.

Coming soon to the Edmonds neighbourhood, Britton offers a limited collection of 44 threebedroom townhomes. Floorplans range from 1,150 to 1,250 sq. ft. and feature bright, openconcept design with nine-ft. ceiling on the main floor, vaulted ceilings in the master bedroom, two full baths and roughed-in powder room.

Sophisticated, modern finishings include quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and ensuites with deluxe glass enclosed shower and separate soaker tub. Brick accents give welcoming, stylish curb appeal.

Located at Kingsway and Britton, Britton is walking distance to the new Edmonds Community Centre, HighGate Shopping Centre, and less than a 10-minute walk to the Edmonds SkyTrain Station. Prices start below $500,000.

For more information and to priority register, visit brittonliving.com or call 604.298.1313.

Village Green: Maple Ridge Townhomes

Surrounded on two sides by majestic trees and on a third by protected ALR farmlands, Village Green draws architectural inspiration from the historic, English village where neighbours and friends traditionally gathered to socialize, play, and enjoy the great outdoors. Located at Dewdney Trunk and 232nd St. in Maple Ridge, Village Green is walking distance to the much sought after Meadow Ridge Private School and Kildare Equestrian Riding School. These two-level homes feature spacious, open floorplans and upscale finishings. Priced from the $280,000s, they’re a great opportunity for first time buyers and young families looking to set down roots.

For more information and to priority register for this exciting opportunity, visit villagegreenlife.ca

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Don’t miss this brand new opportunity to purchase a three-bedroom and basement home at Vesta’s award-winning Milner Heights masterplanned community. Craftsman architecture with traditional, Georgian Colonial details including inviting front porches and decorative shutters create a sophisticated streetscape with old world charm. Inside, you’ll discover cozy gas fireplaces, dramatic nine-ft. ceilings, dens on the main floor, plus master bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and luxurious ensuites. Kitchens are designed for entertaining and connected family living with pantries, stainless steel appliances, and generous amounts of counterspace and storage and modern open design. Spacious fenced backyards and private decks too.

For more information visit milnerheights.ca or call 604.539.9484. You can also visit the Milner Heights’ presentation centre located at 6830 — 208th Street in Langley.

Eton: Surrey Townhomes

Coming soon to Surrey’s ever-expanding Panorama neighbourhood, Eton will introduce a stylish collection of Georgian-inspired two- and three-bedroom townhomes featuring cream painted brick and paneled bays offset with trim.

Brought to you by Fairborne Homes. Prices start in the low $300,000s, Eton is located at 62nd Ave. between 148th and 152nd in Surrey. For more information and to priority register for more information a visit eatonliving.com or call 604.953.0833.

Teo: Surrey Townhomes

A collection of 43 neatly outfitted, two- and threebedroom townhomes nestled conveniently adjacent to a greenbelt and easy walking distance to Hyland Elementary School, the Newton Wave Pool, Superstore, Costco, and the Surrey Library.

Three-storey homes with two-bedroom, threebedroom, and three plus den floorplans available.

Spacious interiors, modern details, plus private yard and garage. Price from the low $300,000s for homes ranging from 1,269 to 1,441 sq. ft.

Teo is located at 13864 Hyland Rd. in Surrey.

For more information visit teoliving.com or call 604.288.8981.

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CALCULATE YOUR MORTGAGE PAYMENTS INTEREST RATE

AMORTIZATION PERIOD

CHART FIGURE

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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Bear in mind that this is a rough estimate.

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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

9.00%

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

10.00%

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 JUN 28 - JUL 12, 2013 | METRO VANCOUVER NEW HOME GUIDE 75

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ABBOTSFORD Abacus Uptown Auguston Argyle Brooklyn Cedar Landing Creekside on Downes Eagle Estates Eagles Gate Falcon Ridge Foxwood Harvest Hudson’s Loft Lift Luna Mahogany at Mill Lake Pepin Brook Waterleaf BURNABY Altitude Aviara Britton Casa d’oro CentreBlock at Univercity Eden at Edmonds Highland House Kabana Lift Madison Met, The Met, The Metro One Metro Two Metro Metroplace 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 TH LR LR TH HR SF LR HR HR TH TH HR TH LR LR LR/TH LR HR TH LR LR TH HR 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 604-607-7801 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 $249,900 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 libertyhomes.ca 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 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 Coming Soon From $209,900 Coming Soon Call Coming Soon From $351,500 From $729,900 Call From $439,900 Call Call 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 From $470,000’s 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)

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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 House Charland Como Easton Emerson Evergreen Farrington Park Grand Central 3 Hazel Kingston Maya Mackin Park MTwo MThree Northbrook Oasis Riley Secret Ridge Somerton Sterling Tamarack Wynwood

HR SF HR SF LR/TH TH SF SF TH HR LR LR LR LR HR TH HR LR SF LR LR HR HR TH HR TH DP 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 604-871-4189 ledmac.com/charland 604-939-0018 604-936-2012 604-936-9300 604-942-2672 604-464-7985 604-936-1888 778-829-1500 604-514-4359 604-288-9888 604-939-8874 604-472-9555 604-472-9555 604-464-4155 604-464-2701 604-468-7688 secretridge.ca 604-469-8581 604-464-2260 604-552-3003 604-942-2239

Call Coming Soon From low $200’s Call $264,000 From $399,900 From Low $700’s Call From $419,900 Coming Soon Call From $208,800 From $339,900 incl. all tax Call From $267,900 From $389,900 From $299,900 From $220,500 Coming Soon Call From $199,900 From $599,900 From $281,900 From $359,900 Call From $349,900 Coming Soon From $699,900 From $689,900 From $299,900 From $349,900

LR

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

604-940-5533

From $324,900

LR TH LR SF

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

Call From Low $600’s 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 Focus Hart Kensington Nature’s Walk Outlook Serenade Suede Varsity Virtue Winchester Estates York Yorkson Creek Yorkson South

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

604-571-6400 604-882-8857 604-530-7011 604-534-6000 604-533-7718 604-568-3385 604-568-3385 liveatkensington.ca 604-888-8370 604-888-8778 604-635-0643 604-514-1530 604-539-2200 604-534-6000 604-533-1886 604-568-3385 yorksoncreek.com 778-785-1673

From Low $600’s From $137,500 From $194,900 From $169,900 From $159,900 Coming Soon Coming Soon Coming Soon Call Call From $309,900 From $174,900 From $139,900 From $279,900 From $299,900 From $299,900 From $179,900 From $440,000

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Cascada Cottonwood Ridge Edge on Edge Falcon Centre Forest Hills Hampstead at Silver Ridge Kanaka Creek Mainstone Creek Maple Creek Parc Vue Pointe, The Spencer’s Green Springside Village Green Wynnridge

T Y P E contact P ric E

LR TH LR LR SF SF TH SF TH LR SF SF SF TH SF

604-318-5254 Coming Soon 604-351-3261 Call 604-466-8783 From $149,900 604-477-1500 Call 604-575-5262 Call 604-466-9278 From $459,900 604-476-1188 From $306,900 604-463-5000 Call 604-942-0606 From $469,900 604-467-8884 Coming Soon 604-999-2452 From $489,900 778-237-5713 Call 604-465-6886 From $396,900 villagegreenlife.ca Coming Soon 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 258 on Sixth HR 604-377-9630 Call TH 604-779-1292 From $349,900 Alexander Walk Brewery District HR 604-694-1188 Coming Soon HR 604-523-0733 Call Carlyle at Victoria Hill HR 604-525-8980 Call Dominion HR 604-524-8080 From $224,900 Elliot St TH 604-517-1688 From $329,900 English Mews TH 604-520-9880 From $508,900 Flow Glass House Lofts LR 604-520-9890 Call LR 604-523-0733 From $266,900 Grove, The Northbank HR 604-523-0081 From S261,900 Parkside HR 604-523-0733 Call TH 604-533-3575 From $469,900 Rivers Walk SF 604-520-3226 From $476,900 Thompson Landing Trapp & Holbrook HR From $299,900 LR 604-522-2583 From $321,900 Viceroy NORTH VANCOUVER 15 West HR 604-980-9949 From $340,000 221 East 3rd LR Coming Soon 700 Marine Drive LR/LW 604-984-0700 From $299,000 Atrium at the Pier MR/TH 604-983-9065 Call Canyon Springs LR 604-871-4126 Call Capstone MR 604-929-8870 Call Destiny 2 at Raven Woods LR 604-929-1915 From $289,900 Drive, The LR 604-986-8138 Call Kimpton, The LR 604-988-3020 From $359,900 Landing, The MR 604-983-9065 Call Latitudes TH 604-435-9477 From $469,900 Local on Lonsdale HR/LR/TH 604-998-0219 From $309,900 Maplewood North LR 604-727-1594 From $378,900 Orizon LR 604-638-6240 From $309,900 Northlands LR/TH 604-800-2120 Call Pinnacle Residences at the Pier MR 604-983-9065 Call Prescott HR 604-969-3333 From S248,900 Remix LR 604-924-4488 Call Seylynn Village HR seylynn.ca Coming Soon Versatile Building, The HR 604-924-5595 From $299,900 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 Avanti LR 604-468-2707 Burleigh Walk LR 604-464-5856 Carmandy LR 604-435-9477 Penthouse (PH)

From $215,800 From $199,000 From $209,900 Live Work (LW)

City Home (CH)

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

Citadel Heights Dominion Freemont Blue La Via Orchid Shaughnessy, The South Verde Valorie on the Park

SF TH TH LR LR HR LR LR

604-468-2169 From $789,900 604-469-8988 Call 604-552-0319 From mid $300’s 604-475-5100 Coming Soon 604-866-4206 From $149,900 604-468-8252 Call 604-468-8640 Call 604-464-4764 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 HR 778-297-6222 From $298,800 Bravo Camber LR/HR 604-276-0677 Call HR 604-244-7721 From $379,900 Carrera Concord Gardens HR 604-233-7748 From $252,800 HR/TH 604-244-8333 From $296,000 Emerald Empire Living TH 604-244-9622 Call Gardens, The LR 604-271-3331 From $254,900 Harmony HR 604-278-3939 From $288,800 Mandarin MR 604-233-1687 From $299,900 HR 604-233-7748 From $288,900 Monet Nova HR 604-278-8883 From $370,900 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 LR/TH 604-231-5900 Call Parc Riviera TH 604-231-5900 Call Parc Riviera LR 604-274-7326 Call Pier, The 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 HR 604-282-7838 From $299,900 River Park Place LR 604-270-2482 Call Saffron 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 SURREY Atria Ashbury Hill Ascend Balance Bishop Creek Boardwalk Canvas Citypoint Connect Edge Edgewood Enclave at Boundry Park Encore at Maple on 164th English Mews Esplanade at Waterstone Fusion G3 Residences High Rise (HR)

Mid Rise (MR)

Low Rise (LR)

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

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

778-565-3879 Call ashburyhill.com From High $200’s 604-596-2202 From $170’s tiensher.com Coming Soon 604-588-0005 From $339,900 604.506.1852 From $341,900 liveatcanvas.com Coming Soon 604-580-4199 $186,900 778-395-1886 From $118,800 778-395-7704 Call 604-644-7811 From $344,900 604-657-3709 From $349,900 604-716-9506 Call 604-517-1688 From $329,900 604-530-5399 From $219,900 778-578-9779 From $350,000 604-453-6688 Call

Loft (LO) Duplex (DP)

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P ro j ect

Guildford Greens Highlands at Sullivan Ridge Joy Living Kendra Latis Latitude Links, The Lumina Madison Manarola 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

T Y P E contact P ric E

TH 604-307-0400 From $349,900 SF 778-565-7768 From $669,900 TH 604-574-8888 From $339,000 TH liveatkendra.com From $349,900 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 604-825-1038 From $179,900 Incl. GST 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 604-583-9866 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

VANCOUVER & AREA DOWNTOWN 999 Seymour HR 604-879-9996 From $327,400 HR 604-899-8800 From $869,900 Alexandra Fairmont Pacific Rim Estates HR 604-781-4303 Call Keefer 188 LR 604-620-2018 From $239,900 Keefer Block LR 604-682-8813 From $269,900 HR 604-669-8200 From $389,900 Maddox Mark, The HR 604-687-4353 Call Modern HR amacon.com From $300’s HR 604-899-8800 Coming Sonn One Pacific Pacific Pt HR 604-685-0855 From $349,900 HR 604-876-9222 Call Ritz, The 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 Avant TH 604-298-2240 From $600,900 Block 100 HR 604-682-8801 Call Bohème LR 604-569-3388 From $227,900 HR 604-687-4353 Call Central Charm LR 604-330-8838 From $266,900 Jeffs Residences, The TH 604-558-1907 Call Latitude TH 604-377-1362 From $688,000 Penthouse (PH)

Live Work (LW)

City Home (CH)

P ro j ect

T Y P E contact P ric E

Local LR 604-688-5527 From $349,900 Main Street LR 604-877-1116 From $339,900 Majestic On Main LR/TH 604-657-5362 From $347,500 Shine MR 604-261-3936 Coming Soon Shoreline LR 604-434-2205 From $399,900 HR 604-436-1100 Call Skyway Wall Centre 900 Hastings MR 604-683-0900 From $249,900 Wall Centre Central Park HR 604-874-9232 From $299,900 Woodshire TH 604-719-1700 From $420,900 WEST SIDE 6 & Fir HR 604-899-8858 From $449,900 HR 604-714-2213 From $819,900 700 West 8th 5555 Dunbar LR 604-568-7551 From $349,900 HR 604-228-8895 From $488,000 Academy Alder Crossing TH/Flats 604-600-5405 From $269,900 Anchor TH Coming Soon MR 604-738-0001 Call Arbutus Ridge TH 604-600-8790 blancmodern.com Blanc HR/TH 604-568-5060 Call Cambie & 7th LR 604-569-1555 Call Collection 45 LR 604-877-1722 Call Elizabeth LR 604-716-0483 Call Exchange Kits360 LR 604-737-0360 From $379,900 Lido HR 604-872-2672 From $458,900 LR 604-893-8378 From $262,900 Maynards Block, The MC2 HR 604-638-9998 From $256,900 Meccanica MR 604-876-8819 From $349,900 Montgomery TH 604-369-6641 From $985,800 Oak TH 604-418-6809 Coming Soon One, The MR/HR 604-874-8368 From $349,900 Opsal HR 604-876-7332 Call Pinnacle Living Broadway MR 604-739-2080 From $399,900 Prelude MR 778-986-7860 From $347,500 Radius ledmac.com/radius Coming Soon Riley, The LR 778-986-7860 From $347,500 Shannon Wall Centre Kerrisdale LR 604-267-8882 Call Sixth and Willow sixthandwillow.com Coming Soon MR 604-874-8368 From $414,500 Village on False Creek, The Westerly, The LR 604-568-3399 From $300,000’s WEST VANCOUVER Evelyn LR 604-922-0330 Call WHITE ROCK / SOUTH SURREY Abbey Road TH Adagio LR Augusta TH Avra HR Belcroft, The TH TH Blu TH Breeze Edgewater LR Gemini LR Granview Heights TH Greens at Douglas, The TH Headwaters LR Heights, The TH/LR Juniper SF Laureates TH Morgan Crossing LR Niche TH Promenade LR Royce LR Saltaire LR Sausalito MR Southbrooke SF Summerfield SF Toccata TH Wills Creek TH Winter Street LR High Rise (HR)

Mid Rise (MR)

Low Rise (LR)

604-542-0660 From $359,900 604-531-6659 From $288,900 liveataugusta.ca From $429,900 604-531-9030 From $319,900 604-568-8830 From $599,900 604-782-5258 From $599,900 604-582-1113 Call 604-535-9655 From $419,900 604-536-1663 Call discovergranviewheights.com 604-619-4902 From $540,900 604-535-1451 $313,500 778-545-8737 From $337,000 liveatjuniper.ca From $769,000 604-451-8092 Call 604-582-1336 From $279,900 604-535-5511 From $351,900 604-531-1111 From $314,900 604-538-8028 From $339,000 ledmac.com/saltaire Call 604-531-2200 Call 604-805-2941 Call 604-536-1155 From $684,900 604-535-5088 $379,900 604-542-8971 From $539,900 604-364-7455 From $299,900

Loft (LO) Duplex (DP)

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