BC New Home Guide - Aug 23, 2013

Aug 23 - Sept 6, 2013 Volume 21 Issue 17

CIRRUS COLLECTION NEW RELEASE EARLY SEPTEMBER

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

BMO: STRESS-TEST YOUR MORTGAGE

HELLEN BUTTIGIEG: FIND THE RIGHT BOX FOR YOUR NEEDS

SARA DUCK’S DIY FEATURE WALL

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VICE-PRESIDENT, WALL2WALL MEDIA

Jacqueline Hill

DIRECTOR OF SALES, WESTERN CANADA

Josh Heppner

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES

David Bird 604.319.7102 Brenda Everitt 604.319.7103 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, NATIONAL REAL ESTATE

Susan Legge EDITOR

Diane Duflot ART DIRECTOR

Bianca DiPietro PRODUCTION MANAGER

Bala Gnanapandithan GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

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Janine Mackie

E DITOR’S NOTE BUYER PROFILE

Kiersti and Dan at Breeze — The winds of change

by Susan M Boyce

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SHOWHOME FEATURE

Four feel-good bedrooms

by Janine Mackie

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PROJECT PROFILE

Casa d’Oro Metrotownhomes — A bargain in Burnaby

by Diane Duflot

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Q UICK TIPS

Boxing match — Sort, store, showcase: find the right box for your needs

by Helen Buttigieg

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F INANCES

Money mistakes couples make

by Gail Vaz-Oxlade

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DIY BLUEPRINT

Fabulous feature wall?

by Sara Duck

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STYLE FILE

Master bedroom retreat

by Laura Stein

CONTRIBUTING EDITORIAL WRITER

BMO

Stress-test your mortgage

SALES COORDINATORS

Ranee Pal, Justin Salvador

homebuyers’ help

NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER, MEDIATIVE

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60 O N THE HORIZON

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

by Susan M Boyce

64 L ISTING DIRECTORY

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Buying with confidence Makes a world of difference

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hen you tell people you’re shopping for a home, you’ll find almost everyone will want to share their own home-buying experience with you. Some will offer their own personal advice and suggestions, while others will frighten you with gruesome details about a “friend’s” disastrous home-buying experience. With so many variables, it can be hard to figure out what’s necessarily good advice.

It’s always best to get advice from the experts, especially when it comes to purchasing a big-ticket item such as a home. No matter what your Uncle Joe says, when you’re equipped with the right advice for your situation, you can move forward by making confident decisions that are right for you and your family.

Much of what you’ll want to know about the road to home ownership is right here in this magazine. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, write to us and we’ll help get you an answer from one of our experts.

Take us along for the ride and let us know how it turns out. You can also read our magazines on your phone, your tablet and your computer. Visit www.newhomeguide.ca anytime.

Susan Legge Editor-in-chief Wall2Wall Media,Susan.Legge@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge

Make the most Of the space you have

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ew homes in Vancouver are being built with such close attention to design detail that buyers can get the highest-quality living space in exchange for their investment. Carefully thought-out floorplans take into consideration how and where a family spends the bulk of their time, and allot space accordingly, leaving wideopen areas where family members remain in view of each other, as well as quieter retreats where individuals can seek privacy.

This month’s New Home Guide helps you think about how to make the most of your new home. Whether you’re a downsizer or a first-time homebuyer, you’ll likely need to store something, and Hellen Buttigieg’s article “Boxing Match” helps you find the appropriate box for the job. Laura Stein’s “Master Bedroom Retreat” is an inspiring look at a couple’s private sanctuary inside their family home and Sara Duck’s “Fabulous Feature Wall” offers a fun do-it-yourself project perfect for those who want to begin personalizing their new home.

Take these ideas along on your home shopping expeditions and use them to imagine what you might do with the spaces your looking at. Happy home shopping!

Diane Duflot Editor Wall2Wall Media, diane.duflot@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/DianeDuflotW2W

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ummertime and the livin’ is easy. Barbeques with friends, an afternoon browsing the shops at nearby Morgan Crossing, perhaps an afternoon of yoga or an evening wine tasting and cooking demonstration. When you’re living at Breeze, the choices seem endless.

“Breeze is now beginning to evolve into a dynamic, total neighbourhood,” says Eric Andreasen, Adera’s vice president of marketing and sales. “But here’s the big news… the news people have been waiting for. In September, we’re introducing our Cirrus Collection featuring a release of brand new models as well as the reintroduction of our most popular models, all part of Breeze’s award-winning pedigree. The Cirrus Collection launch is the start of a lead up to the official opening of our spectacular West Coast Club at Breeze later this fall.”

He points to an elegantly sloped roofline that appears to float above the two-storey clubhouse.

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“West Coast Club at Breeze is all about wellness, socializing with friends and neighbours and feeling like you can get away from everything without having to get into your car and drive somewhere.”

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thing without having to get into your car and drive somewhere.”

Rapidly he lists off a few of the features residents will be able to savour: workout facility, yoga space, outdoor lounge with barbeque, entertainment kitchen and fireside lounge for larger gatherings.

“This amenity is truly going to become the heart and soul of our community.”

Exotic, Dramatic, Inspired The Breeze experience, Eric stresses, starts right from the street.

Dramatic flat rooflines, cedar soffits and horizontally-oriented siding, plus a portico-style entryway to each home — there’s no question this is Adera’s signature Live West Coast architectural style at its finest.

Inside, too, there’s the open ambiance that’s become an Adera hallmark. Spaces flow together effortlessly, and there’s not an inch of wasted space to be found.

“Now that’s smart,” says a woman admiring the first showhome’s centre island. “Mitered corners on the eating bar so you’re not always bumping into the pointy bit — why don’t more builders think of that?”

In fact, thinking about even the smallest details is something Adera pays special attention to. “We listen to customer feedback and are always evolving our plans,” Eric says. “For example, people told us they want even more openness on their main floor — our brand new 2014 Current Plan will provide that. Customers said they wanted bigger ensuites with more spacious showers — so we’ve enhanced the layout to give it to them. In fact, this plan is designed specifically as a response to the things our buyers tell us they want in a home.”

Also new for the Cirrus Collection will be select homes designed with an at grade front entryway as well as a new fourbedroom plan priced from $384,900 — a value he describes as “absolutely awesome in this market.”

Location, Location, Location “This part of South Surrey is always such a sought after neighbourhood because of its proximity to Morgan Crossing,” Eric says.

“Everything — from fashion to dining to sports and services to banks and coffee shops — is right there. Plus access to the Peace Arch border is a snap for anyone who likes to pop across to Blaine for cheap gas and groceries, and if you do need to get to downtown Vancouver, you can be there in about 45 minutes — this morning I drove it in just under 40.”

See for Yourself The Breeze presentation centre and three display homes are currently open noon to 5 p.m. every day at 15 – 16223 – 23A Ave. in South Surrey. But be sure watch for the grand opening of Breeze’s Cirrus Collection in early September. “We’ll have a brand new, fourth display home as well as new floorplans including an updated version of the Aeriel Plan that’s been so popular, we simply haven’t had any available for months,” Eric says.

Need yet another enticement? The West Coast Club at Breeze is scheduled for opening later this fall. Exclusive access comes with ownership in the community.

Breeze offers a diverse selection of homes ranging from twobedroom and den to spacious, family-oriented four-bedrooms.

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The Winds of Change Kjersti and Dan at Breeze

Kjersti and Dan enjoy some ocean breezes while sailing.

by Susan M Boyce

Big windows, big kitchen, big value. From the moment Kjersti and Dan set foot inside the Breeze presentation centre in South Surrey, they knew they’d discovered something special. “We fell in love with it immediately,” Kjersti says. “Dan and I both gasped when we walked in and saw the openness of the design.”

“Breeze definitely stands out from other places,” Dan says. “We definitely didn’t want another blah beige, Victorian look. This is very unique, very contemporary, and we love the exterior cedar.”

Amazing Value “We hadn’t really considered South Surrey before,” Kjersti admits. “We live in Kits, and we’d been casually looking at places in Vancouver or North Van. But when we were visiting friends who live just down the road from Breeze, we were shocked by what we found in South Surrey. There was a three-bedroom with garage that we thought would be at least $600,000. We almost fell over when they said it was in the mid $300,000s.”

Now, she says, they can’t wait to move to the suburbs. “My job is fairly portable and Dan works from home when he’s not on the road,

“ We’re going from a 500-sq.-ft. apartment to a 1,450-sq.ft. townhouse, so it’s going to be a very big, very exciting change.” Kjersti so we don’t have to worry about commuting to Vancouver. Plus we’re going from a 500-sq.-ft. apartment to a 1,450-sq.ft. townhouse, so it’s going to be a very big, very exciting change.”

Open Living, Connected Lifestyle The couple decided on a corner, four-bedroom home with a central kitchen that’s ideal for the casual entertaining they both love. “For me, having the big, picturesque windows on all three sides was also a huge factor,” Dan says. And he’s looking forward to setting up his home office in the fourth bedroom on the lower level. He laughs. “Plus Kjersti’s already got tons of apps for decorating ideas.”

Both Kjersti and Dan say the community’s private clubhouse, West Coast Club at Breeze, was a significant final factor in their decision to buy. “We have a gym where we live now, and we use it at least every other day,” Dan says. “It might not have been a deal breaker not having one, but it would have been pretty close.”

With their possession date coming up in early December, the couple says they’re looking forward to celebrating Christmas in their first home. Dan adds they’re also planning to expand their family to include a four-footed member. “We’ve got our eye on either a miniature pinscher or a Jack Russell — a little lively one that will like to run with us.”

Breeze is located at 16223 – 23A Ave. in South Surrey. For more information visit adera.com or call 604.582.1113.

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Boxing match

Sort, store, showcase: find the right box for your needs

Hellen Buttigieg is a certified professional organizer, life coach, TV host, owner of We Organize U and author of the best-seller, Organizing Outside The Box. For tips on organizing your home, your office and your life, visit weorganizeu.com and sign up for the free newsletter.

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Need help clearing clutter and creating

a cleaner look? Use boxes. But beware — all boxes are not created equal. Some are for storing, some for sorting, and some for showcasing. Find boxes that will help you do whichever task needs to be accomplished. For storage, make sure they’re strong and sturdy, and don’t forget to label them effectively. For sorting, make sure they’re big enough, but not too cumbersome to carry from room to room. For showcasing, make sure they’re stylish.

Lately, a trend has developed to put great-looking storage containers on display, creating an interesting accessory while keeping necessities close at hand.

Name that room Rooms that don’t have a specific purpose often become dumping grounds for clutter. Before you begin de-cluttering, go through your home room by room and determine how you want to use each space. Identify which items support the purpose of the room and which ones should be moved elsewhere. Keep a few boxes handy so you can easily transport smaller items to their appropriate rooms.

Freeze easy Clear containers, like plastic shoeboxes, work great at keeping small items organized in the freezer. They’ll stay put rather than slip all over each other. Many freezers come with dividers. Have a look at your manual to see if you have the option of ordering these from the manufacturer.

Cohesive = Calm.

Create both impact and a sense of calm by choosing baskets or boxes in a similar style to use throughout your home.

Whether you like wicker or leather, brightly coloured or neutral, consider buying extras as you may not be able to find the same ones again later.

Photos taking over your space?

Don’t let your photos become damaged and forgotten by leaving them piled in grocery bags or scattered in various places. Gather them up and use acid-free photo boxes to organize and enjoy them for years to come. Just one of these boxes often holds about 1,000 photos, so it’s a real space saver as well. Create broad categories for each box and label the outside. Next, use the divider cards that come with these boxes to create subcategories. For example, a broad category could be Vacations and subcategories within that could be Disney World 1999, Eastern Caribbean Cruise 2001 and Summer Resort 2002. Alternatively, you could file photos chronologically with each box representing a specific year.

Divide and conquer Anytime you have a vast open storage area (like a chest), think of creative ways to subdivide it to keep it organized. Break big areas into smaller ones by using containers of various sizes.

You can reuse the packages that regular household items come in: tissue boxes, cheque boxes and baby-wipe containers. In addition, you can subdivide using drawer dividers, shelves and stacking trays.

Collections or clutter?

If your collections are hidden away and forgotten in the corner of your closet, they’re clutter. Collections have their place but they need to be displayed in a way that reflects their meaning to you. If they bring you pleasure, bring them out of hiding and give them a place of honour. Whether you collect coins, cards or cameras, you’ll get more enjoyment from your collection if you display the items as a group. Small items can be mounted and framed in shadow boxes, which can hang on the wall or sit on a table. Larger items stay dust-free when they’re displayed in a shelving unit with glass doors. Avoid crowding them — items are more esthetically pleasing when they have some breathing space around them.

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Spacious Townhomes with Great Design.

Natural Light.

Modern Lines.

Coming Soon to South Surrey Inspired by West Coast Contemporary Design Jacobsen brings the urban appeal of West Coast Contemporary Design to South Surrey. Cleverly designed to maximize living space, Jacobsen feels more like single family homes in a stylish, contemporary setting.

A whole new dynamic in living innovation.

3&4 Bedroom Townhomes.

jacobsenliving.com 604.538.5591

Sales and Marketing by Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing Ltd. www.fifthave.ca

This is currently not an offering for sale. E. & O.E.

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BMO: Stress-test your mortgage to ensure your housing costs remain affordable down the road Stress-testing your mortgage is important to ensure your housing costs will remain affordable down the road, according to BMO Financial Group.

Choosing the right mortgage to fit your specific needs and particular situation is a critical part of the homebuying process.

However, it’s important to stress-test your mortgage regularly to ensure that your housing costs remain affordable both in the near and long-term future.

“Regardless of the current low interest rate environment, it’s a good idea to be prudent and regularly stress-test your mortgage against a higher rate to ensure you can manage a rise in costs as a result of any potential interest rate increases down the road,” says Frances Hinojosa, mortgage expert, BMO Bank of Montreal.

“This is one way to help Canadian homeowners prepare for any potential rise in interest rates.”

Hinojosa adds that choosing a shorter amortization allows Canadians to save thousands on interest costs over the life of their mortgage and begin building equity sooner.

“Regardless of the current low interest rate environment, it’s a good idea to be prudent and regularly stress-test your mortgage against a higher rate to ensure you can manage a rise in costs as a result of any potential interest rate increases down the road.”

BMO offers a number of products and services that can help Canadians get more out of every dollar they spend. For more details, drop by a BMO branch or visit bmo.com 30 metro vancouver new home guide | aug 23 - sep 6, 2013

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Designer Homes This Fall, we’re unveiling Radius, the first in our new Lifestyle Design Series — a limited collection of design-inspired 3 & 4 bedroom single family homes.

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to live in the only new family community in Murrayville, Langley.

FIND OUT MORE:

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Please ask sales representative for more information. Sales and Marketing by Fifthave.ca. E&OE.

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DISPLAY HOMES NOW SELLING! Only five 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 Willoughby 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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Prices and incentives are subject to change or be withdrawn without notice. E&.O.E. Sales and Marketing by Fifth Avenue Real Estate Ltd. www.fifthave.ca

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Tsawwassen Shores is a masterplanned community down by the ocean just 30 minutes from Vancouver. Nothing builds an appetite more quickly than a walk along one of the nearby beaches. So you’ll love your island kitchen, gas stove and walk-in pantry. This summer, come down to the ocean — and stay.

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Open 12–5pm daily, except Friday

This is not an offering for sale. An offering for sale can only be made after filing a disclosure statement. Photos and renderings are representational only. E&OE.

NEW HOME BUYERS GUIDE CLIENT: Aquilini PROJECT: Tsawwassen Shores INSERTION DATE: July 26,2013 SIZE: 7.25” x 9”

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A Place to Call Home 3 Bedroom Townhomes from $264,900+GST • 3 Bedroom Townhomes - some with master bedrooms on the main level • All homes have basements • Full Driveways and fenced yards • Executive finishings Bringing West Coast style to the heart of Chilliwack, River Walk is a unique collection of 49 luxury townhomes located minutes away from the city’s restaurants, boutique shops, Vedder River trail, and the Canadian Education Park.

Wayne Temple 604-703-9292

Bill Driesen 604-991-1777

5469 Chinook Street Chilliwack (Entrance off Lindy’s Drive)

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Studios from $290,000 Two Bedroom & Den Roofdeck homes from $759,900

604.600.5405 aldercrossing.com

This is not an offering for sale. Any such offer can only be made by disclosure statement. E.&O.E.

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NEW HOME BUYERS GUIDE Client: KLM MARKETING Project: Alder Crossing

wake-upcall!

CHILL OUT WITH CHEVRON: Master Bedroom at Kendra

4 feel-good bedrooms invigorate the senses and entice a dreamy night’s sleep

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f you could have a fantasy bedroom, without a thought for budget or practicality, what would it look like?

Playful. Romantic. Hotel-chic. Bedroom décor is the perfect place to let your dreams take flight and create a luxurious space that’s uniquely yours. Some interior designers suggest tying in the main floor’s motif , while others see the bedroom as an opportunity to create the ultimate escape from the mayhem of everyday life.

From a million-dollar ski chalet to a modest family townhome, local designers are proving that beautiful bedrooms have no boundaries. Catch these designers after a good night’s sleep and they may even share some of their secrets for transforming tired bedrooms into feel-good retreats.

“I love designing bedroom spaces because you can always run with a theme and really get creative,” says interior designer Samantha Muller of Kleen Design.

“Kids’ rooms are especially fun because I can let my imagination run wild.”

Kendra Master Bedroom Headboard: Custom by Window Works Antlers: Silver Fern Creations Wallpaper: Etsy.com Mirrors: Hambletons Light Fixtures: Homesense

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A good bedroom is inviting, alluring and enticing Her Lego-themed boy’s room is proving to be extremely popular with those who’ve previewed the display home at Kendra, a new collection of townhomes in Surrey’s Sullivan Station neighbourhood, which anticipates its grand opening in September.

What five-year-old wouldn’t love four walls of everything Lego? And that’s what this bedroom delivers, right down to the bed sheets, custom side tables, wall decals and headboard fashioned from the iconic green platforms. “It’s absolute luxury for children because it makes them feel good and puts them in their happy place,” says Muller who was inspired by her own son’s wish list.

Themes are her secret for cohesiveness in home décor. It could stem from a patterned fabric that makes her heart skip a beat or an

incredible set of side tables discovered at a flea market. The key is making that piece the focal point and building from there. Success, she says, comes with having a plan and making a list of what is needed so you don’t end up straying from the desired end result.

Trying to recapture the feeling she gets from being at a day spa or a luxurious boutique hotel, Muller decided to play with colour and pattern to set the mood to calm within the showhome’s chic master bedroom. “When I’m in this space I feel relaxed and I certainly don’t want to leave,” muses Muller as she admires the sumptuous surroundings complete with blue velvet headboard, crisp white bedding and the allure of the unexpected — faux-antlers mounted above the bed.

Antler-inspired decor adds a subtle touch of animal chic Love them or loathe them, these antlers definitely make a statement in the room and play up the popular new trend of mounting antlers anywhere from the entrance to the ensuite of a home or apartment. Muller’s humane approach to design lent to her choosing this hand-carved wood-style from Roost. “It’s a look that I love right now because it has impact and adds a bit of fun and whimsy to the space,” says Muller.

When it comes to home décor trends, Chevron is a must have this season.

Found on everything from clothing and dishes to home decor, Sam puts it centre

CHILDHOOD DREAMS: Boys Bedroom at Kendra Kendra Boy’s Bedroom Bedding and Window Coverings: Maxwell Fabrics & Window Works Side Tables and Toy Box: Custom Millwork Accessories: Amazon.com and The Lego Store

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stage as a feature wall in this bedroom. Its bold graphic zigzag pattern mimics the motion of the sea, bringing a sense of serenity and class to this bedroom. When adding pattern such as Chevron, Muller’s mantra is simple: “Less is more! Use Chevron in just a few places — the headboard, toss cushions and ottoman.

Resist the urge to overdo pattern and keep things subtle.”

PNE Bedroom Furniture: Lane Home Furnishings Duvet, Coverlet and Shams: Arlene’s Interiors & Pendleton’s

Splurge where it counts Over at the PNE Prize Home in Vancouver, celebrity designer Jillian Harris has created a serene slumber palace that showcases her personal style — classic, timeless and romantic.

“I love a space to feel fresh and clean,” says Harris. “I am without a doubt a white-only linen girl. White sheets, white coverlet and white pillows give you that neutral palette that allows freedom to layer with throws or toss cushions.”

She tells people to invest in pieces they’re going to have for a long time, like a quality mattress and bed frame or gorgeous headboard. Not a fan of bedroom sets, Harris prefers the eclectic look of mixing complementary furniture pieces. Since the bedroom is the first room we see each morning and the last space we see at night, Harris’ sees it as a personal sanctuary that she keeps minimalistic and organized. She favours bedside tables with lots of drawers to tuck away magazines, phones and jewellery. While there’s no television in her own bedroom, Jillian suggests that those who do have one encase them in beautiful built-in millwork like that in PNE Prize Home, which is integrated into the room’s decor.

AT HOME WITH WHITE: PNE Prize Home in Vancouver

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LUXE LAKESIDE RETREAT: Polygon’s newest addition to its Sunstone development in North Delta

With the PNE Prize Home’s relocation to Sun Peaks Resort, Jillian ran with a sophisticated cabin theme — wide plank hardwood underfoot, built-in fireplace and thoughtful architectural details like barn doors on modern rollers to frame the entrance of the walk-in closet. To this setting, Harris adds elements of luxury.

“Incorporating vintage pieces into your bedroom helps give it that feeling of exclusivity and luxury,” said Harris. “Even if that piece doesn’t trigger a memory of your own, you’re reminded of all the stories it holds.”

In North Delta, designer Celia Dawson recreates the sophistication of a high-end Four Season’s Hotel in the master bedroom of Polygon Homes new showhome promoting its Lakeside at Sunstone community. Celia achieves the essence of West Coast luxury through the use of warm woods and fabrics which are, by her description, “rich but not busy and paired with a contemporary palette for the accent pillow.”

Strategic lighting further enhances this space with LED puck lights casting a down light glow onto the headboard artwork and brass wall sconces providing a symmetrical wide spread glow of light that frames the bed.

Polygon’s Lakeside Bedroom Headboard: Velles Furniture Bench: 18 Karat Art – Bau-Xi Brass Side Lights: Arteriors Homes Bedding: Window Works Toss Cushions: Provide Home

View these dreamy bedrooms in living colour. Kendra is open for previews at 6378 – 142nd St. in Surrey, the PNE Prize Home is open for viewing until the last day of The Fair on September 2nd, and Polygon’s Lakeside community in North Delta is now selling each day (except Fridays) at 10500 Delsom Way. aug 23 - sep 6, 2013 | metro vancouver new home guide 43

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finances

Money mistakes couples make

by Gail Vaz-Oxlade

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ometimes a crappy way of relating can really muck up the money. Whether you’re planning a walk down the aisle or you’ve already been hitched for eons, there are some common mistakes couples make that can throw a wrench into their Moneyworks.

1. Keeping secrets. I’m truly amazed at the number of people who hide stuff from their partners. They go shopping, bring home a bag of stuff, and rip off the tags — because, of course, their partners are morons and won’t recognize a new outfit when they see it. One woman shoved her new purchases in the laundry hamper first thing. Another kept her new purchases in the trunk of her car until she could slide ‘em into the house. Many people lie about what they’ve paid for an item because if it’s a good enough deal they can slip it past their buddy. And then there are all the folks who hook up only to find their partner is a financial disaster.

If you can’t be open about what you’re buying, that should tell you something. If you think your partner is going to object to your spending; hey, listen up! And if you’re planning to mate and you haven’t sat down to talk about your money, you’re a fool, plain and simple.

Communication is Job One in the survival of any relationship, and if you can’t bare your financial soul to your partner, if you can’t trust that person to tell you the truth, you should not be getting married.

Gail Vaz-Oxlade is the host of Til Debt Do Us Part and author of Debt Free Forever and blogs daily at www.gailvazoxlade.com.

Follow Gail on Twitter at Twitter.com/GailVazOxlade

2. Not having a budget. It isn’t going to come as a surprise to you that I think every couple should have a budget. Whenever you combine two lives, two ways of looking at things, two spending profiles into one, you need to have a plan to ensure both bodies are on the same page about where the money should be going.

Having come up with a budget you both agree to, it’s easy to decide what to buy and when. You simply ask each other, “Where does this fit in the budget?” If it doesn’t then you work together to make room, cutting a little of her golfing and his beer with the boys to come up with the cash to make the purchase. Working together WITH A PLAN beats the bejezus out of flying solo blind and bumping into each other.

A budget can be a relationship-saver when one of you is a spender and the other is a saver, since by having a plan you can address both your needs. It’s particularly important when you are both spenders heading to the brink of bankruptcy. Knowing where you stand financially means you can make informed decision about your spending without a huge debt hangover.

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3. Putting One Guy in Charge. It’s not unusual for one person to assume the nitty-gritty of daily finances. It often falls to one partner to pay the bills, check the insurance coverage, decide on how to invest the retirement savings, figure out how much to put away for education savings, negotiate with lenders, pay the taxes… the list is virtually endless. Often it’s because one partner is more inclined toward these tasks. The problem is that when one person is excluded, or totally abdicates responsibility, it means the other can mess things up with no monitoring or grow resentful at always having to do the detail. It’s important for each partner to not only to feel involved in the big financial decisions but also understand the day-to-day details.

Taking turns managing the chequebook, and having regular conversations so that both of you are clear about what’s going on, means you’re both in the know and working to the same ends. It also means that one person doesn’t have to deal with all the crap, while the other merrily laughs off the stress and frustration with, “You’re managing the money, so this is your problem to deal with.” (Yes, there are dopes who say this.)

4. Denying the Debt. Regardless of who has the debt, the impact on the family unit will be significant. If you can’t be debt free when you get hooked up, the very least you should have is a plan for how you’ll get that debt paid off.

Never sign for each other’s debt. When you do, you assume responsibilities that may choke you to death. If your buddy needs help pay off the debt, you can do that without putting your name on the paperwork.

“But he won’t be able to get a car if I don’t help him,” I’ve heard. Then he shouldn’t have a car. “But she’ll pay an outrageous amount of interest.” Then she shouldn’t take the loan.

“We’re partners in everything.” Maybe that’s how you feel now, but how will you feel when (s)he doesn’t pull her/his weight on the debt repayment, and you’re on the hook for his or her past self-indulgence?

As for blowing your brains out on a big wedding when you’re walking around with a ton of debt, give your heads a shake! Wedding mania, exotic honeymoons, and a houseful of brand new furniture is wonderful, providing you have the money to pay for it. Going into debt for massive self-indulgence is down right dopey.

5. Sweating the small stuff. If you’re going to spend your relationship getting your britches in a knot over every little thing, you’re going to be miserable… for a long time. Or you’re going to get divorced. You have to figure out which battles are worth fighting, and when negotiation makes more sense.

If the small stuff adds up to big problems it’s usually because you don’t have a budget and aren’t on the same page when it comes to your priorities. It’s not unusual for couples to spend $30 a month here, $25 a month there, $60 on this, $97 a month on that, and when it’s all added up, it’s a whopping amount of money. If you’re tracking your expenses, it’s easy to decide what has to go and when to stop shopping.

One of the ways some couples deal with the Money Of My Own issue is to allot each partner a weekly or monthly “allowance” that can be used for any that body desires. Since the allowance is part of the budget, the plan stays in place while the individuals have some personal freedom when it comes to how they’ll spend their personal money.

Once you have a slush fund you can each spend as you wish without questions or recriminations, you can then agree that on purchases above a certain amount you’ll consult with each other before buying.

6. Failing to plan for emergencies.

While no one likes to think about bad things happening, the fact is that bad things do happen to good people. If you don’t have a stash of cash at the ready to deal with whatever life throws at you, you won’t have the means to cope. One of the big upsides of joining up is that you’re able to act as a safety net for each other through life’s storms. But that doesn’t happen magically. And often couples over-estimate their partner’s ability to take over the entire financial burden should one partner lose a job, someone become ill, or suffer some other disaster. It takes a plan. And part of that plan includes creating a pretty hefty emergency fund. Another part includes reducing your risks in whatever ways possible. Every couple should have enough money available to cover six months’ worth of living expenses. And each partner should make it a priority to get adequate insurance coverage.

Communication and negotiation are the keys to dealing with money issues when you partner. ‘Course you also need some practical money-management skills to actually pull the whole thing off.

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Casa d’Oro Metrotownhomes a bargain in burnaby

by Diane Duflot makes an easy bike ride to either Royal Oak or Edmonds SkyTrain stations, from which downtown is an easy car-free commute. If you prefer the comfort of your own car, every unit at Casa d’Oro has space for two cars, in the form of a garage and a covered carport, and the community’s proximity to the Kingsway makes getting around a breeze. Not, of course, that there will ever be any goods or services that you can’t find nearby! Casa d’Oro is close to several schools, grocery stores, restaurants, and it is a quick drive to Metrotown, Highgate Village, Crystal Mall, Old Orchard Mall and Marine Way Shopping Centre.

There’s also a good amount of storage here: the closets span a full wall in each of the three

The greenspace of Central Park, Burnaby Lake Park and Deer Lake Park are all within easy driving distance.

THIND properties is proud to present Casa d’Oro

Metrotownhomes, a new community of 46 three-bedroom, three-bathroom homes that are perfect for first-time homeowners, those making the transition from condo to single-family home and downsizers alike.

Spacious Kitchens Casa d’Oro’s open-concept living, dining and kitchen areas that open on to private decks are the perfect area to entertain, and, as John Skender, from VMG Project Marketing, points out, these kitchens “are sure to satisfy your inner chef! They’re spacious and each include a lovely pantry and stylish stainless-steel appliances.”

Everything you need nearby The greenspace of Central Park, Burnaby Lake Park and Deer Lake Park are all within easy driving distance. A green walkway that runs along the SkyTrain line

bedrooms, and there is plenty of space to store bicycles and camping gear, for those who like to take full advantage of the outdoor BC lifestyle. Of course, with homes this affordable — prices that range from $455,000 to $489,000 — the sky’s the limit on what you can do with your free time.

Located at 7533 Gilley Avenue in Metrotown in Central Burnaby, the Casa d’Oro Metrotownhomes presentation centre is open for viewing on weekends or by personal appointment. For more information call 604.436.1100, email info@thind.ca or visit them on the web at www.thind.ca/casa/

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by LAURA STEIN / Photography by DAVID BAGOSY A DEPRESSING BEDROOM IS,

well, depressing. How can you start off your day feeling good when the first thing you see each morning puts you in a bad mood? After years of neglecting their bedroom, that’s what the owners of this home began to wonder.

As avid art collectors and frequent travelers, the rest of their house was a beautifully decorated gallery of treasures. Their master bedroom, however, was anything but. They had lived for years with inadequate furniture and no storage. The rug was hopelessly stained and the ceiling had been left unfinished after a repair from water damage. The walls were painted a shade of dark brown blah. The homeowners were at their wits end. Afraid of making a mistake they turned to Laura Stein Interiors for some help.

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Their goal was to create an inviting retreat of understated luxury. Cozy, not fussy. A comfortable sitting area to relax and watch TV, a light-filled sleeping area with luxurious linens. Storage for clothing, books and travel finds. A hint of glamour, a touch of masculinity, and a place to exhale at the end of the day.

The homeowners wanted the room to feel romantic without being overtly feminine.

This called for a carefully balanced colour palette of light and dark, and a juxtaposition of soft fabrics and clean-lined furniture.

The starting point was a collection of fabrics in airy natural colours — linen, soft gray, and cream, accented with subdued golden yellow. Rich wood tones in the furniture and drapery rods, along with the dark stripe in the drapery panels, provide just the right amount of contrast to keep the space grounded. The surprisingly vibrant artwork beside the bed makes a perfect, unexpected accent with its bold colour but appropriately serene subject matter.

To give the room its cozy feel it was enveloped in Benjamin Moore’s Edgecomb Gray. Used on the ceiling, walls, panel moulding, baseboards and built-in bookcase, it provides a warm backdrop for subtle tone on tone texture. Warm metals used throughout the room add sophisticated elegance.

Now a comfortable and romantic retreat, this master bedroom has become the most used room in the house. A pleasure to both start and end the day. The custom detailing, warm palette, luxurious fabrics, and eclectic mix of lighting, art, and accessories make this room what the homeowners call their “perfect little jewel box”.

FIVE TIPS FOR BEAUTIFUL BEDROOM COLOUR:

1. To pull together a cohesive palette start by choosing your bedding. Once you’ve found bedding you love it will be the springboard for the rest of the room.

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3. Cream-coloured drapery filters the morning light and creates a beautiful soft glow. Instead of using black-out lining, layer with black-out blinds that can be raised in the morning to let in the light.

4. Paint baseboards the same colour and finish as the walls to make the walls seem taller and the ceiling higher.

5. For an up-to-date look use hardwood flooring and area rugs rather than wallto-wall carpet. If you have a light colour palette a darker wood floor will help ground the space. A lighter wood floor will feel airy and open.

LAURA STEIN Interiors is a Toronto-based firm specializing in custom interior decorating and design for residential clients. Dedicated to creating exceptional, distinctive and uniquely personal interiors for her clients, Laura’s focus is on fresh, lifestyle-based design infused with comfort and understated luxury. Laura is one of Toronto’s most prominent and highly-visible decorating professionals, having won considerable acclaim for her personalized design style, her insights on cutting-edge trends, and her customized furnishings. Her work has been nationally recognized with multiple industry awards, including the 2011 Consumer Choice Award for Best Interior Decorator in the city of Toronto and the 2013 Best of Houzz Award. Laura has worked on two HGTV shows and is frequently featured as an industry expert on television as well as newspapers, magazines and web sites across Canada and the United States. Visit www.laurasteininteriors.com for additional information.

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The Crescent on McRae:

Shaughnessy Townhomes

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Checking Out What’s Hot and New in the Lower Mainland’s Residential Marketplace and Beyond

by Susan M Boyce

Tell us your news

Got a new development you’d like us to feature in On the Horizon?

Drop us a note at onthehorizon@ wall2wallmedia.com, and we’ll do our best to get you in the next edition.

Sophisticated, exclusive, and now movein ready, these 15 homes embody the unique essence of Vancouver’s prestigious Shaughnessy neighbourhood. Located at Granville and 16th Ave., The Crescent on McRae is a rare opportunity to experience the epitome of urban elegance — luxurious, spacious splendor that fits in perfectly with Shaughnessy’s refined, historic ambience.

Plus every home at The Crescent on McRae features its own secluded rooftop patio with gas BBQ hookup and open layout — just add a chilled rosé and get set to toast your good taste and appreciation of the finer things in life.

Display residences are open noon to 5 p.m. Saturday through Tuesday or by appointment any time at 1486 McRae Ave. For more information visit thecrescentonmcrae. com or call 604.652.2515.

The Cottages at Cultus Lake:

Chilliwack Vacation Homes

Phase Four at the Cottages at Cultus Lake has been released. This limited offering of just 18 new, single-family cottages provides two- and three-bedroom plans available as either rancher or two-level. Experience freehold living in a 45-acre, gated community where you can make summer memories and live your legacy now. Just 90 minutes from Vancouver.

The Cottages at Cultus Lake presentation centre is located at 1777 Columbia Valley Rd. Priced from $334,990. For more information visit cultuslakecottages.com or call 877.888.4950.

Soma Living:

Vancouver Townhomes

Located at 16th and St. George in Vancouver’s rapidly evolving South Main neighbourhood, Soma Living offers stylish one-, two-, and three-bedroom townhomes with open floor plans and distinctly urban finishing details. Easy walking distance

Community Centre, as well as the eclectic offerings of Main St. Be sure to check out the private, rooftop decks where you can savour summer sunsets and spectacular views of the North Shore Mountains.

For more information on this rare opportunity to own a brand new townhome in one of Vancouver’s trendiest neighbourhoods, visit somaliving.ca or call 604.724.6335 or 604.626.5332.

Osprey:

Pitt Meadows Townhomes

Coming this fall, Osprey will be the final 24 rowhomes and 12 storefronts at MOSAIC’s masterplanned Osprey Village community.

Located on the Fraser River shoreline at the southern tip of Harris Rd., these homes will feature two-bedroom and two-bedroom plans den layouts with all the contemporary finishings, Georgian architecture, and attention to design-driven detail you’ve come to expect from a MOSAIC home. Bonus: the 12 storefronts will provide a rare opportunity to set up your small business in an unbelievably attractive, riverside setting.

Don’t miss this last opportunity to own a brand new home in this riverside community.

For more information, visit mosaichoes.com or call 604.465.8712.

Fremont Blue:

Port Coquitlam Rowhomes

Laying claim to being the Tri-Cities’ only riverside, masterplanned community, FREMONT BLUE is the first phase of the new Riverfront District by MOSAIC. Priced from the mid $300,000s, these two-, three-, and four-bedroom rowhomes feature eye-catching Saltbox architectural details including rich, red brick and bold, blue shingles that create an intriguing visual texture. Exceptional access to schools, transit, and parks plus a bridgeless commute to Vancouver.

For more information, visit mosaichomes. com/fremont or call 604.552.0319. You can also visit the showhomes and the Home Store located at 2332 Ranger Lane in Port Coquitlam.

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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

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 aug 23 - sep 6, 2013 | metro vancouver new home guide 63

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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

PROJECT

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 $289,900 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 From $489,900 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)

Live Work (LW)

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City Home (CH)

High Rise (HR)

COQUITLAM 1123 Westwood Amberleigh Austin Bloom Breeze Residences Burke Mountain Heights Carte Blanche Cedar Creek Celadon House Charland Como Easton Emerson Evergreen Grand Central 3 Hazel Kingston Maya Mackin Park MTwo MThree Oasis Regan’s Walk Riley Secret Ridge Somerton Sterling Tamarack Wynwood

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

C O N TA C T

PRICE

604-472-1123 604-514-4359 604-931-0302 604-939-8808 604-374-4329 778-285-6299 604-461-7777 604-880-1880 604-942-8416 ledmac.com/charland 604-939-0018 604-936-2012 604-936-9300 604-942-2672 604-936-1888 778-829-1500 604-514-4359 604-288-9888 604-939-8874 604-472-9555 604-472-9555 604-464-2701 reganswalk.ca 604-468-7688 secretridge.ca 604-469-8581 604-464-2260 604-552-3003 604-942-2239

Call Coming Soon From low $200’s $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 $299,900 From $220,500 Coming Soon Call From $199,900 From $599,900 From $281,900 Call Coming Soon From $349,900 Coming Soon From $699,900 From $689,900 From $309,900 From $349,900

LR

604-940-5533

From $324,900

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

TH LR SF

604-585-7107 604-590-8003 604-584-2908

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 $499,900 Call

LANGLEY Ascot Athenry Gate Bearing Pointe Charleston Place Cornerstone Elements Focus Hart Kensington Nature’s Walk Outlook Serenade Varsity Virtue Winchester Estates York Yorkson Creek Yorkson South

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

604-571-6400 604-882-8857 604-530-7011 604-534-7974 604-534-6000 604-533-7718 604-568-3385 604-568-3385 liveatkensington.ca 604-888-8370 604-888-8778 604-635-0643 604-539-2200 604-534-6800 604-533-1886 604-568-3385 yorksoncreek.com 778-785-1673

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

Mid Rise (MR)

Low Rise (LR)

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T Y P E C O N TA C T P R I C E

PROJ ECT

MAPLE RIDGE 223 North LR 604-463-0588 From $139,900 Albion Station TH 604-630-9030 Coming Soon LR 604-318-5254 Coming Soon Cascada TH 604-351-3261 Call Cottonwood Ridge Edge on Edge LR 604-466-8783 From $149,900 Falcon Centre LR 604-477-1500 Call Forest Hills SF 604-575-5262 Call SF 604-466-9278 From $459,900 Hampstead at Silver Ridge Kanaka Creek TH 604-476-1188 From $306,900 Mainstone Creek SF 604-463-5000 Call Maple Creek TH 604-942-0606 From $469,900 LR 604-467-8884 Coming Soon Parc Vue SF 604-999-2452 From $489,900 Pointe, The Spencer’s Green SF 778-237-5713 Call Springside SF 604-465-6886 From $396,900 TH villagegreenlife.ca Coming Soon Village Green Wynnridge SF 604-466-6388 Call MISSION / HARRISON Fraser Landing TH 1-888-826-1177 Horizons TH 1-888-826-1177

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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 LR/HR 604-276-0677 Call Camber HR 604-244-7721 From $469,900 Carrera Concord Gardens HR 604-233-7748 From $252,800 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 HR 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 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 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 Saffron LR 604-270-2482 Call South Arm Garden TH 604-274-7326 From $548,800 Southpointe Cove TH 604-273-2828 Call TH 604-204-1077 Call Westminster Terrace

From $249,900 From $319,800

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 Ashbury Hill Ascend Balance Bishop Creek Boardwalk Canvas Citypoint Connect Edge

PITT MEADOWS Cedar Downs LR 778-846-3200 From $194,900 Liv42 LR 604-460-6601 From $134,900 City Home (CH)

604-465-8712 604-460-8998

PORT MOODY Residences, The HR 604-552-0552 Call Station, The TH thestationliving.ca Call

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 604-973-0298 From $389,900 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 Heywood on the Park LR heywoodliving.ca Coming Soon 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 HR 604-969-3333 From S248,900 Prescott Remix LR 604-924-4488 Call Seylynn Village HR seylynn.ca Coming Soon Versatile Building, The HR 604-924-5595 From $299,900

Live Work (LW)

TH HR

PORT COQUITLAM Avanti LR 604-468-2707 From $215,800 Burleigh Walk LR 604-464-5856 From $199,000 Carmandy LR 604-435-9477 From $209,900 Citadel Heights SF 604-468-2169 From $789,900 Dominion TH 604-469-8988 Call Freemont Blue TH 604-552-0319 From mid $300’s La Via LR 604-475-5100 Coming Soon Orchid LR 604-866-4206 From $149,900 Shaughnessy, The HR 604-468-8252 Call South Verde LR 604-468-8640 Call Valorie on the Park LR 604-464-4764 From $175,000

NEW WESTMINSTER 258 on Sixth HR 604-377-9630 Call Alexander Walk TH 604-779-1292 From $349,900 Brewery District HR 604-694-1188 Coming Soon Carlyle at Victoria Hill HR 604-523-0733 Call Dominion HR 604-525-8980 Call Elliot St HR 604-524-8080 From $224,900 English Mews TH 604-517-1688 From $329,900 Flow TH 604-520-9880 From $508,900 Glass House Lofts LR 604-520-9890 Call Grove, The LR 604-523-0733 From $266,900 Northbank HR 604-523-0081 From S261,900 Parkside HR 604-523-0733 Call Rivers Walk TH 604-533-3575 From $469,900 Thompson Landing SF 604-520-3226 From $476,900 Trapp & Holbrook HR From $299,900 Viceroy LR 604-522-2583 From $321,900

Penthouse (PH)

T Y P E C O N TA C T P R I C E

High Rise (HR)

Mid Rise (MR)

Low Rise (LR)

TH LR LR TH TH TH HR LR LR

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

Loft (LO) Duplex (DP) Townhouse (TH)

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PROJECT

Edgewood Enclave at Boundry Park English Mews Esplanade at Waterstone Eton Fusion G3 Residences Guildford Greens Highlands at Sullivan Ridge Joy Living Kendra Latis Latitude Lingo Links, The Lumina Madison Manarola Monterosso Oliver’s Lane Panorama Station Panorama West Village Panorama Woods Park Avenue Park Place Quattro 3 Rockwoods, The Silverwood Teo Hyland Residences Ultra at West Village Vantage Verve The Walks Wave CLOVERDALE Cadence Clayton Heights Clayton Rise 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 C O N TA C T P R I C E

PROJECT

TH 604-644-7811 From $344,900 TH 604-657-3709 From $349,900 TH 604-517-1688 From $329,900 LR 604-530-5399 From $219,900 TH etonliving.com From Low $300’s TH 778-578-9779 From $350,000 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 604-590-9122 From $329,900 LR 604-575-0669 From $194,900 LR 604-596-5075 From $264,900 LR 604-727-5478 From $159,900 SF 778-574-2550 From High $600’s LR 604-727-5478 From $274,900 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 silverwoodliving.com 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

SF 604-727-5478 From $699,900 TH/DU 604-723-4497 From $549,900 TH 778-278-0030 Call 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 $199,900 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 Alexandra HR 604-899-8800 From $869,900 Fairmont Pacific Rim Estates HR 604-781-4303 Call Keefer 188 LR 604-620-2018 From $239,900 LR 604-682-8813 From $269,900 Keefer Block 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 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 Penthouse (PH)

Live Work (LW)

City Home (CH)

High Rise (HR)

T Y P E C O N TA C T P R I C E

Jeffs Residences, The TH 604-558-1907 Call Latitude TH 604-377-1362 From $688,000 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 Skyway HR 604-436-1100 Call MR 604-683-0900 From $249,900 Wall Centre 900 Hastings 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 $449,900 700 West 8th HR 604-714-2213 From $819,900 5555 Dunbar LR 604-568-7551 From $349,900 Academy HR 604-228-8895 From $528,000 Alder Crossing TH/Flats 604-600-5405 From $269,900 Anchor TH Coming Soon Arbutus Ridge MR 604-738-0001 Call Blanc TH 604-600-8790 blancmodern.com Cambie & 7th HR/TH 604-568-5060 Call Collection 45 LR 604-569-1555 Call Crescent on McRae, The TH 604-652-2515 Call Elizabeth LR 604-877-1722 Call Exchange LR 604-716-0483 Call Kits360 LR 604-737-0360 From $379,900 Lido HR 604-872-2672 From $458,900 Maynards Block, The LR 604-893-8378 From $262,900 MC2 HR 604-638-9998 From $256,900 604-876-8819 From $349,900 Meccanica MR Montgomery TH 604-369-6641 From $985,800 Oak by Listraor TH liveatoak.com 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 Village on False Creek, The MR 604-874-8368 From $414,500 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 Breeze TH Gemini LR Granview Heights TH Headwaters LR Heights, The TH/LR Juniper SF Laureates Walk TH Morgan Crossing LR Newport at West Beach LR Niche TH LR Promenade LR Royce Saltaire LR MR Sausalito Southbrooke SF Summerfield SF Toccata TH Wills Creek TH Winter Street LR Mid Rise (MR)

Low Rise (LR)

604-542-0660 From $359,900 604-531-6659 From $288,900 604-999-9323 From $439,900 incl. GST 604-531-9030 From $319,900 604-568-8830 From $599,900 604-782-5258 From $599,900 604-582-1113 Call 604-536-1663 Call discovergranviewheights.com 604-535-1451 $313,500 778-545-8737 From $337,000 liveatjuniper.ca From $769,000 604-451-8092 From $379,900 604-582-1336 From $275,900 604-536-0256 Coming Soon 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) Townhouse (TH)

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