BC New Home Guide - Oct 18, 2013

Oct 18 - Nov 1, 2013 Volume 21 Issue 21

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Gail Vaz-Oxlade’s tips on avoiding identity theft

The 22nd annual Care Awards

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contents oct 18 - nov 1, 2013

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volUme 21 issUe 21

on the cover

p.16

FAIRBORNE Building Surrey communities

by Susan M Boyce

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vice-president, wall2wall media

Jacqueline Hill

director of sales, western canada

Josh Heppner

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ACCOUNT EXECUTIVEs

columns 29

David Bird 604.319.7102 Brenda Everitt 604.319.7103

Buyer Profile

Emma and Dennis at Virtue

by Susan M Boyce

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Diane Duflot

To pack or not to pack

art director

Bianca DiPietro

Finances

When they say they’re you — Protecting yourself from identity theft

by Gail Vaz-Oxlade

editor’s note Cover Story

Fairborne — Building Surrey communities Project Profile

Highlands at Sullivan Ridge — Expect Excellence

production co-ordinator

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Designer Tips

editorial WRITER

Are you environmentally trendy?

Navigating the flea market

by Heather Segreti

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in the news 44

sales coordinators

Ranee Pal, Justin Salvador

the 22nd annual Care awards

Honouring Vancouver Island’s finest

by Susan M Boyce

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Housing market turnaround continues unabated

26 Salix

Sophisticated style: Timeless value

by Susan M Boyce

national account manager, mediative

Paul Slizys

Published by

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feature development

national account manager Eastern Canada

Maureen O’Byrne 416.784.5200, ext.3349

BCREA

homebuyers’ help

George — Modern sophistication at its best

Susan M Boyce Janine Mackie

by Janine Mackie

Project Profile

Laura Northmore

CONTRIBUTING editorial WRITER

Project Profile

The Woods — Find your place

graphic designers

Mihail Terentiev

by Susan M Boyce

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Bala Gnanapandithan

Quick tips

by Susan M Boyce

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production manager

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special features 12 16

Susan Legge Editor

Moving

by Dan Hopkins

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editor-in-chief, National real estate

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

by Susan M Boyce

80 Listing directory

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

district maps 14 Surrey/

Langley

38 South Surrey/ White Rock

50 Richmond 56 Vancouver

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

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newhomeguide.ca covers the contents of this publication and prevents reproduction in whole or in part: offenders will be prosecuted.

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.

Copyright 2013

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editor’s note

How best to select a builder?

A little extra research pays off with peace of mind

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ou’ve agreed that a new home is the way to go and you’re making headway, but you still have another big decision to make – choosing your home builder.

It pays to check the reputation of the builder/developer before you sign on the dotted line. You can start by finding out how long the company has been in business by asking the sales representative or visiting the company’s website.

Find out if previous purchasers are happy with their homes. Drive around an existing community built by the company and talk to anyone you run into anyone during your tour.

Naturally, you should spend some time visiting several different sales offices and model homes. Get a feel for each company and the staff employed there. Ask a lot of questions and expect to be treated with consideration and respect. No question is too “dumb.”

Think twice about any development where the salespeople push you to make a decision you’re not ready for, or where they are not happy to provide you with the information you request. There are certainly many other builders and salespeople out there who pride themselves on putting the customer first.

When you do find the right home and the right company, making that big decision will be a whole lot easier and enjoyable.

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

Plan ahead

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f you’re planning on investing in real estate and haven’t yet assessed your finances, now is the time to do so. Not only will you be financing your home purchase, but you’ll also have to keep in mind all the costs that crop up day to day: vacations, dinners out, a gym membership or a shoe fetish can add a some weight to your bottom line.

It’s also a good idea to expect the unexpected: dental surgery, car breakdowns or a loss of employment can throw a huge wrench in your plans if your budget is too tight. It’s a good idea to have three months’ worth of living expenses in case of an emergency, just to be safe.

You’ll also want to have enough money in the bank to allow for moving expenses, legal fees and the fun part of taking possession of a new home: furnishing and decorating it!

If you take all of these considerations into your budget plan, you’ll likely find that making the leap into purchasing property is much less nerve-wracking and much more the well-thought-out investment it should be.

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

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A3. Ashbury Hill

14833 - 61st Ave. 604-953-1211

A4. Bishop Creek 15788 104 Ave. 604-588-0005

A5. Clayton Heights 7310 - 191B Street 604-723-4497

A6. Madison

14356 63A Ave. 604-543-6262

A7. Kendra

6378 142nd St. 604-590-9122

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7797 170 St. 778-574-2550

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19525 73rd Ave. 778-574-0146

A10. La Rue

19180 65th Ave. 604-575-2263

A11. Fusion

13886 62Ave 778-578-9779

A12. Zen

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

A13. Sun 72

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

A14. Eton

14888 - 62nd Ave. 604-953-0833

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

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

A17. Redwood

redwoodtownhomes.com 604-503-6929

A18. Canvas

6350 142 St. 604-598-8873

A19. One 92

6685 192nd St. 604-576-1772

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. The Grove at Cambridge

14905 60th Ave 604-597-7177

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

A21. Silverwood

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

GOOD DESIGN IS always in style 33 Designer townhomes in central Langley REGISTER TODAY AT MARQUEELIVING.COM OR CALL 604.427.3550 This is currently not an offering for sale. E.&O.E.

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coverstory

Fairborne

Building Surrey Communities

by Susan M Boyce

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heir homes are found in some of Metro Vancouver’s most charming, unique, and forward-thinking neighbourhoods. With more than 17 years experience, their accolades are many — including a prestigious Urban Development Institute Award of Excellence.

Yet the close-knit team of professionals at Fairborne have never lost sight of their prime motivation: create vibrant, living neighbourhoods filled with real homes built for real people. And it shows.

Value Behind the Walls “Nothing feels quite as comfortable, quite as right as a Fairborne home,” says development manager Chris Bardon. “You might not know exactly why, you just know it does.”

The secret, he explains, is in the details — the meticulous planning that goes into every design. “Each community we build is unique, so the architecture is driven by the lay of the land, view lines, natural landscaping like greenbelts or surrounding forests, as well as the character of the surrounding neighbourhood.

These are definitely not cookie-cutter homes.”

Then there’s Fairborne’s commitment to above-and-beyond quality “behind the walls” — even in areas the average homeowner will never see. Subfloors that are nailed, screwed, as well as glued to reduce squeaks and creaks, a dedicated quality control supervisor at every site, 2x6 construction, the list goes on. “Yes, it costs us extra,” Chris says. “But we believe in the value of doing things right. That’s why a 16 metro vancouver new home guide | oct 18 - nov 1, 2013

Fairborne home will stand the test of time.”

And right now Fairborne is showcasing their history with three dramatically different communities in Surrey, a municipality that’s attracting an ever more diverse array of savvy homebuyers. Here’s a sneak peak.

Ashbury Hill With a name inspired by San Francisco’s iconic “painted ladies” — the colourful Victorian and Edwardian homes often found overlooking California’s famous San Francisco Bay — Ashbury Hill is located along the gentle rise of 148th St. on 61st Ave. (just south of 64th Ave.) in Surrey.

“There aren’t a lot of true hillside properties in Surrey,” Chris says. “We’ve been able to create a very lively, articulated streetscape where these homes appear to cascade down the slope. It was more expensive and complicated to build this way, but the result is visually interesting and the varying window heights create additional privacy.”

Even more delightful — and unusual —

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Ashbury Hill is situated adjacent to a protected, 3.3-acre riparian greenbelt. “It means the people who purchase here will have their green outlook protected in perpetuity — which is tough to beat,” Chris says.

The Ashbury Hill sales centre and three display homes are open noon to 5 p.m. daily except Fridays at 100 – 14833 – 61st Ave. Priced from $284,900 for a two-bedroom home or $329,900 for a three-bedroom.

Eton Located on the opposite side of the riparian greenbelt, Eton could be considered Ashbury Hills’ sister community. But like most sisters, this collection of 55 Georgian-inspired townhomes has its own, unique personality.

The distinctive cream-on-cream exterior colour palette is accented with metallic black window frames and trim — a style that would be right at home in Vancouver’s Westside or UBC neighbourhoods. “It’s a very fresh, very confident look — like something you’d expect to find in London or Europe where you get a blend of proud history and forward thinking vision,” Chris explains.

Eton’s sales centre is open noon to 5 p.m. daily except Fridays at 3 – 14888 – 62nd Ave. in Surrey. Priced from the low $300,000s.

Silverwood Located in the heart of Surrey’s ever-popular Fleetwood neighbourhood, Silverwood takes the warmth and allure of Craftsman architecture, then spices it up with a dash of the natural environmental harmony made famous by Frank Lloyd Wright.

Brick, cedar shingles, and metal accents give the façade a rich, texturally layered effect. Inside you’ll find easy living details like kitchens with massive centre islands topped by double-thick granite, master ensuites with his’n’her vanity sinks and frameless glass showers, oversized decks for summer barbequing and entertaining, plus nine-ft. ceilings and laminate wood flooring throughout the main living level.

“So many people who’ve grown up and raised their families

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“ Nothing feels quite as comfortable, quite as right as a Fairborne home.”

Chris Bardon in this neighbourhood simply don’t want to leave Fleetwood,” says development manager Jennifer Randall. “It’s established, it’s quiet, yet you’re so connected to everything: SkyTrain to downtown Vancouver is a direct, 10-minute bus ride away, the Surrey Sport & Leisure Centre is just down the road, plus you’re walking distance to Starbucks, a bank, and the Two EEs Farm Market.

Silverwood offers 72 townhomes priced from the low $300,000s. Sales centre and three furnished display homes open noon to 5 p.m. daily except Fridays at 15 – 8355 – 164th St. in Surrey.

Discover More For more information about Ashbury Hill, Eton, Silverwood, and all other Fairborne communities, visit fairborne.com. oct 18 - nov 1, 2013 | metro vancouver new home guide 17

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Big, bright, and beautiful, Salix has a brand new display suite. And if you’re one of the folks who’s been waiting to truly experience these Willowbrook homes, that spells “good news.”

“We’ve been waiting for this for a long time,” says a clearly delighted Rob Carlsen, sales manager. “People have been so impressed with the presentation centre, but now they can actually get inside the building, it’s a whole new level of wow factor.”

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Live Life Large Pronounced “say-lix” after one of the willow tree species native to the area, this collection of 66 homes has a warm, inviting architecture with brick accents, generous balconies, and even boasts some incredible views of Mount Baker thanks to its hillside location.

But here’s what’s truly winning hearts. These homes are spacious — as much as 1,290 square feet in some floorplans. “So many buyers told us they wanted a larger condominium home but couldn’t find one… until now,” Rob says. “For downsizers or people who’ve been living

“ So many buyers told us they wanted a larger condominium home but couldn’t find one… until now.” —Rob Carlsen in a multi-level townhouse, it means they can bring their real-world furniture and still feel a sense of spaciousness.”

Open-concept kitchens are elegant with granite counters, roll-out pot drawers, and gleaming stainless-steel appliances — perfect for anyone who considers cooking to be an integral part of entertaining as well as day-to-day life.

Just grab your favourite cookbooks and let your creativity kick into high gear.

“People are surprised when they realize everything they see in our display home is included,” Rob adds. “I’ll often have people ask me how much it’s going to cost to get the same lighting or millwork they’re looking at. When I tell them it’s all included, they’re amazed and delighted.”

Sizzling Savings And now here’s yet another enticement.

For a limited time, every Salix buyer will receive a $10,000 bonus, money to use however you’d like.

“It’s really like getting a gift directly from the developer,” Rob explains. “We

understand people have different priorities, so this lets you decide what’s most important to your life. It could be put toward even higher grade appliances or a second parking stall, you might choose to add a security system, or you could even use it as part of a furniture package.” After all, you know it, choice is good.

A Neighbourhood with It All “There’s a reason Willowbrook has seen so much development over the past while,” Rob says. “It’s a fantastic neighbourhood — plain and simple.

When you want to go out for dinner or coffee, you’ve got so many choices. There are schools and shops nearby, plus it’s convenient to transit and there’s great recreational facilities in every direction.

It really is the best of all worlds.”

Salix is located at 6477 – 196th St. in Surrey. Brand new showhome open noon to 5 p.m. daily except Friday. For more information visit salixliving.com or call 604.530.0054.

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Emma and Dennis at Virtue

Emma and Dennis can’t wait to get cooking in their new Virtue kitchen.

by Susan M Boyce

Flattened moving boxes are neatly stacked in one corner, kitchen cabinets are still only half full and the living room has pictures leaning against walls waitng to be hung. But even the day after moving into their new home at Virtue, Emma and Dennis couldn’t be happier.

Serendipitous Timing “When we first saw the listing, it didn’t really interest me because we’d been looking in the Clayton area,” Dennis admits. “But the showhome was open on a Sunday, so we figured why not?”

The couple were so smitten by Virtue’s contemporary finishings, quiet setting just off 200th Ave., and generous outdoor spaces that they came back two days later with their realtor.

Unfortunately, within the less than 48 hours since they’d first seen it, the showhome they’d fallen in love with had been sold. Then serendipity kicked in.

“We looked at another home that was available and realized it was even better than the first one we’d seen,” Dennis says. “It felt very wide and spacious, and it was much more affordable than North Vancouver where we’d been living.”

“ I love the way I can walk into the living room window, look across the street, and all I see is greenery.” —Emma Emma agrees. “I love the way I can walk into the living room window, look across the street, and all I see is greenery,” she says. “The dining room and living room have very modern finishings — exactly what I wanted. And when I feel like grilling, I just pull out the barbeque on the back deck, and I’m ready to go.”

Convenient Neighbourhood “I’m not really a big city person or a country person,” Dennis says. “So this is perfect.

You’ve got every kind of retail imaginable — Home Depot, Future Shop, Sears, Chapters, Canadian Tire — within walking distance, but it’s so quiet.”

“Our first night here, I didn’t want to sleep because I was so excited,” Emma says.

“I kept walking through every room thinking I couldn’t believe how far we’d come in such a short time.”

She gives Dennis a spontaneous smile filled with pure affection. “We were only married two years ago, and this is the first home we’ve owned together. Now, instead of a small rental in North Vancouver we have three bedrooms and a beautiful view. It’s perfect.”

Virtue is located at 20187 – 68th Ave in Langley. Display home open noon to 5 p.m. weekends or by appointment anytime. For more information visit virtueliving.com or call 604.534.6800.

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To Pack, or not to pack...

by DAN HOPKINS

MOVING IS A VERY PERSONAL thing and people who hire moving companies ask for varying levels of service. Take packing, for example.

Some clients want to pack their own items, while others prefer a turn key solution where the mover does it all.

There are, of course, advantages to each approach, so it is important to choose what’s best for you.

THE PROFESSIONAL PACKER Most who choose to pack themselves do so because it saves money on the move.

That is true only if the items make it from Point A to Point B in one piece. Moving companies will not be responsible for items damaged because of poor packing.

The most critical element in packing is taking into consideration how far and long the items will remain in the boxes and containers during transit. Consumers often underestimate just how much jostling their items will endure on the various highways and other roadways on their trip to your new home or business.

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Accessories such as lamps may seem to be packed well, but may shift inside the carton and break or chip as a result.

Professional packers have the experience to know exactly what is best for various categories of items, depending on the size and distance of the move, and they pack accordingly. They can also provide excellent advice on how to mark your boxes for ease of unpacking, and on the items to pack last and unpack first.

Having your mover do the packing offers you the peace of mind in knowing that if the unexpected happens, your possessions will be repaired or replaced.

THE DIY PACKER Trained packing professionals help clients with as much or as little of the packing and unpacking as required, and sell a full range of packing supplies. Those who are willing and capable of packing themselves need to consider the proper materials and containers that will help to ensure a successful move. There are also significant considerations to keep in mind, such as not packing explosive or flammable items in the general boxes.

Although you can obtain boxes from places like grocery stores, check with your mover, who may sell proper packing materials that will save you work and worry.

Some of the items you will need are tape dispensers, newsprint, markers, pads and bubble wrap — and there are many sizes and strengths of boxes available. There is a 1.5 cubic-foot box that is often referred to as a book or record box. It’s fairly small and is designed to hold small, heavy items like food jars or cans, flatware, CDs, etc. The next size up is a lamp or lampshade box, which is 3 cubic feet in size. The sizes go up from there, to 4.5 and 6 cubic feet for lighter objects such as pillows and stuffed animals.

These are just some of the moving materials that are available today. Whether you choose to pack your own items or have your mover do it, be sure you choose a company with a solid track record for providing topnotch service.

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Highlands at Sullivan Ridge Expect Excellence

by Susan m Boyce

“ We’re one of the only single-family developments in this area — in most of Surrey actually.”

Jas Gill

Go ahead, admit it. When it comes to your home, you understand quality, you insist on luxury in your surroundings and you want a neighbourhood that’s friendly and convenient.

Now say hello to Highlands at Sullivan Ridge.

Located in the heart of Surrey’s Panorama neighbourhood, this collection of single-family residences have a charm and style all their own. So when Jas Gill, Marathon Group’s sales and marketing director, says his goal is to have people “fall in love with these homes,” it’s no surprise they do — instantly.

Welcoming Grace “We’re one of the only single-family developments in this area — in most of Surrey actually,” Jas says. “So response from upsizing families and empty nesters who want to downsize their lot size but not their home has been overwhelming. Plus now we have a second showhome where people can experience our brand new floorplan with groundlevel basement, so there’s even more reason to visit.”

Jas isn’t exaggerating when he says this new design is “an entertainer’s dream.” Like all Highlands homes, there’s an intrinsic sense of elegance interwoven with an inviting “come sit down and stay a while” ambiance.

Today, sunshine seems to dance across the kitchen’s white quartz counters and cream-on-earthtone cabinetry.

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storing supplies and goodies — that would be for the extras you don’t want to keep close at hand in the massive banks of pot drawers and upper cabinetry.

Then there’s the centre island with comfy looking eating bar — perfect for get-me-going-quick breakfasts or casual entertaining. After all, everyone knows a good party always ends up in the kitchen. And besides, from here you can also look across to the great room’s fireplace wall — one of my favourite Marathon traditions. More than just a place to set up your TV, this is a true feature wall with ledgestone finishing plus lots of art niches for displaying your treasures.

Live Life Your Way And here’s another cool bonus if you’re looking for a little help with your mortgage. The basement is fully wired, plumbed, and ready to be transformed into a legal suite.

Mind you, it would also look great as a yoga/work out studio, a dramatic man-cave or perhaps a full-on home theatre.

So many choices, so tough to choose…

Highlands at Sullivan Ridge’s newest phase offers 40 singlefamily homes priced from $659,900. Showhomes open noon to 5 p.m. daily except Fridays at 6085 – 146th St. in Surrey.

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Find your place in The Woods by janine mackie When you go down to The Woods you’re sure of a big surprise.

Hip. Progressive. Storybook charm. These are just a few catchwords local developer and homebuilder Gramercy uses when describing their newest community underway at the corner of 32 Ave. and 156A St. in South Surrey.

“It’s probably one of the most unique locations in South Surrey/White Rock,” says Daphne Luking-Klassen, who together with her husband Randy Klassen and cousin Stephan Luking are professional partners and second generation property developers. “To have something close to everything yet have the feel of being far from it all is very special.”

LiveWork: The Future Of Living Where You Work And Working Where You Live The private nine-acre site is a naturalist’s delight, shaded by big leaf maple trees, alders, birch and beautiful evergreens. A treed roadway gently winds into this community of three-bedroom townhomes. Embracing sustainability, the live-work concept is a living reality at The Woods, with homes offering a designated place for a home-based business as well as a secondary entrance.

Imagine the possibilities of this studio space whether you have an Etsy shop, work as a graphic designer or even do bike repairs.

“We see it as more than just our positioning statement to build with purpose,” explains Luking-Klassen. “At Gramercy we strive to create homes that are beautiful and functional, as well as hip no matter your age. We build with not just today in mind, but with the vision that this neighbourhood will be just as great 10 years from now. At The Woods you have all the amenities you’re going to need, in a location that anyone can be comfortable in.”

Rooftop Patios: Morning yoga or cocktails with friends Take-out and fine dining, mini-golf or manicured greens and preschool to prestigious private schools, South Surrey is a neighbourhood that embraces an eclectic lifestyle of young and mature. For today’s generation, The Woods has modern appeal thanks to the collaborative approach and purposeful design between Gramercy and Bernard Decosse Architecture — classic east coast character meets west coast minimalism with a New York brick aesthetic, cool roof top decks and oversized windows. Contemporary finishes inside were conceptualized

by The Mill Design Group including wall-mounted sinks, chrome trim, wide plank flooring and choice of flat panel or painted shaker cabinetry. For an empty nester or someone downsizing, The Woods offers warmth and comfort with quality craftsmanship and wellthought-out floor plans that make the most of living spaces while also offering great storage options and views overlooking the courtyard and forest.

“To have something close to everything yet have the feel of being far from it all is very special.”

Daphne Luking-Klassen, Gramercy Developments

Priced from $379,900, buyers can choose from a plethora of floor plans ranging in size from home 1539 to 1937 sq.ft. At the heart of the community, The Woods Lodge will provide an inviting retreat for sitting by the fire or hosting a catered event.

Be among the first to wander into The Woods and find a place where great design is all around you. Sales centre and show homes opening this November.

Register online at gramercy.ca/thewoods for your VIP invitation, or call 604-538-8876.

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SURROUNDED BY NATURE, INSPIRED BY DESIGN AND PACKED WITH INNOVATIVE FEATURES, THESE TOWNHOMES ARE LIKE NONE YOU’VE EVER SEEN BEFORE. 3 BEDROOMS WITH EXTRA STUDIO SPACE AND A ROOFTOP PATIO 4 DIFFERENT KITCHENS TO CHOOSE FROM 1,540 TO 1,937 SQ FT STARTING AT $379,900

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The 22nd Annual CARE Awards

Honouring Vancouver Island’s Finest

by Susan M Boyce “A house is made of wall and beams, a home is

The “Dwell” on Despard garnered first time entrant Urban Core Ventures six CARE Awards including Project of the Year.

A house is made of wall and beams, a home is made of hopes and dreams.

The CARE Awards toast The “Dwell” on Despard features over 2,000 sq. ft. of outdoor living space.

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made of hopes and dreams.” The toast has become a tradition, a treasured moment that leads off the festivities at the Annual CARE Awards and unfailingly introduces smiles all round. And September 14, 2013, was no exception as some 230 developers, builders and renovators gathered at Victoria’s historic Fairmont Empress Hotel to honour winners of the 22nd annual celebration of the best, most creative and greenest projects found throughout Vancouver Island.

This year, a total of 51 awards were presented for projects ranging from compact kitchen makeovers to multi-million dollar mansions designed from the ground up. Entries showcased the sheer diversity that defines excellence in today’s home building industry and included every form from traditional to über modern.

First time entrant Urban Core Ventures took top honours in six categories — more than any other single project or company — including the coveted award for Project of the Year. Elegantly modernist and luxurious, The “Dwell” on Despard is a 5,000-sq.-ft., singe-family residence that wowed judges with its linear design, floating staircase, hidden theater room, and massive outdoor living spaces — over 2000 sq. ft. in total including a resort-style infinity pool and hot tub that also garnered the company the award for Best Outdoor Living Space over $100,000.

Hot on Urban Core’s heels was Zebra Design & Interiors with five awards, followed by Città Group, BTH Construction Ltd, Method Built Homes and Christopher Developments Inc who took home three awards each.

“Best Home Design and Best Spec Home Over 3000 sq. ft. were both very important wins for us,” said Raj Sahota, principal of Method Built Homes. “Best Home Design recognizes excellence in effective use of space, design details,

Hampton Beach garnered Zebra Design & Interiors three of their five gold CARE Awards.

The Limona Group was once again named Green Builder of the Year Large Volume for The Summit at Thetis.

orientation, energy efficiency and environmental impact — a mix of qualities that’s a difficult balance to strike. The Oak Lanes project was also particularly challenging due to significant protests from a small but vocal group of neighbours who were adamant in their attempts to prevent modern home design from occurring in Oak Bay. We are delighted that in the eyes of the broader community and the judges, Oak Lanes stood out as a positive example of innovative, progressive home design.”

Long time green building heavyweight, Limona Group once again snagged the Green Builder of the Year Large Volume award for The Summit at Thetis.

Committed to building family-friendly, sustainable neighbourhoods, Limona’s stylish combination of open-concept floorplans, engaging outdoor spaces and eco-friendly details, including trend-setting eco swales disguised as rain gardens or waterfalls, solar panel rough-ins and web-based marketing to reduce paper waste helped add yet another award to this spectacular masterplanned community adjacent to Thetis Lake Park.

“The CARE Awards are the premier housing awards honouring the very best of West Coast design and construction,” said Casey Edge, executive officer of the Victoria Home Builders’ Association. For the people gathered it was a celebration of the vision, creative design and sustainability that’s transforming hopes and dreams into some of Vancouver Island finest, most visionary and most sustainable new homes.

To see all this year’s winners, visit careawards. com. Information about the Victoria Home Builders’ Association is found at vhba.ca.

Sleek and modern architecture and finishings helped garner Method Built Homes three awards including Best Home Design.

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George

New townhomes in the heart is modern of South Surrey are attracting sophistication homebuyers who appreciate at its best! the finer things in life.

As soon as you drive up to George in South Surrey you sense that this is a unique townhome enclave. Inspired by Cape Cod architecture, this boutique collection of exquisite new townhomes is where coastal meets urban sophistication.

Phase 1 of George features a stunning collection of 23 residences, comprised of two bedroom and den and three bedroom homes.

Besides its central location, George’s interior finishes offer uncompromising attention to detail. These contemporary coastal homes are distinguished by open interiors beautifully appointed with such features as wide plank laminate flooring in Havana oak, European spa-inspired bathrooms and bay windows to allow for lots of natural light to pour in. All of the residences also feature a gourmet chef’s dream kitchen with Quartz countertops, glass mosaic accent backsplash, stainless steel appliances and soft-close cabinetry in two professionally designed colour schemes.

“George offers townhomes with an exceptional level of finishings and attention to detail,” says Michelle Taylor, director of Marketing at Frontline Real Estate Services.

In addition, the technology that has gone into these homes can’t be beat. Each home is wired with a state-of-the-art home automation system. Meaning from anywhere in the world, all you need is your smart phone, tablet or personal computer to remotely control the temperature and/or lighting settings in your home.

There’s also the Apple TV, which allows you access to your music and photos as well as the best movies, television shows and sporting events right on your television. If that isn’t enough, the builder installed built-in ceiling speakers on the main floor and USB power outlets.

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With the rapid growth of South Surrey, George is centrally located in one of the most vibrant and desirable communities in the area. With fabulous shopping at Morgan Crossing, dining, entertainment and schools all within a short drive, these residences offer all of the urban conveniences you want. For the outdoor devotee, George is minutes away to walking trials, parks and the beach. For those who like to shop in the United States, both U.S. border crossings are only a few minutes away.

In addition, homeowners will have private access to its own recreation centre, featuring a yoga studio and gym, as well as a number of Community Garden Plots.

Everything has been well thought out. That’s because Manorlane Homes is a partnership of well-respected individuals, with more than four decades of construction, engineering and land development expertise.

“ George offers townhomes with an exceptional level of finishings and attention to detail.”

George delivers sophisticated, yet distinctly modern residences that discerning buyers will be proud to call home. Don’t miss this opportunity to buy at George.

Register now for updates and information about this exclusive offering of townhomes at hellogeorge.ca or by calling 604-571-6400.

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When they say they’re

you Protecting yourself from identity theft

by Gail Vaz-Oxlade

Every year, thousands of people fall victim to identity theft. And during the busy holiday season, you’re more at risk than at any other time. With all the hustle and bustle, and multiple shopping trips, you have to be particularly careful about who gets what information.

How can someone steal your identity? By co-opting your name, social insurance number, credit card number, or some other piece of personal information, which they then use without your knowledge to commit fraud or theft. Sadly, once you become aware of what’s going on, you have to prove it wasn’t you before the whole thing will go away.

It’s remarkably easy for people to find out what they need to know to take on your identity. Identity thieves look through your trash at home or at work, retrieving discarded bills, mail, or credit applications. They go through your mailbox. They call you and, pretending to work for a bank, credit-reporting or 54 metro vancouver new home guide | oct 18 - nov 1, 2013

government agency, ask for personal information. They steal your credit card numbers off receipts, your driver’s license number from the back of cheques, your ATM or telephone cards, and use them to impersonate you. “Shoulder surfing,” “Skimming”, and “Spoofing” are all new financial terms and they all relate to how identity thieves practice their art.

Once they have access to your personal information, they can open up a new credit card account. When they use the credit card and don’t pay the bills, the delinquent account is reported on your credit report. In some cases, thieves have called credit card issuers and, pretending to be the victim, changed the mailing address on credit card accounts. Since the bills are being sent to a new address, the victim doesn’t immediately realize there’s a problem. People have had imposters establish cellular phone service in their names, or even open a bank account and write bad checks on the account.

Preventing Identity Theft In this day and age of wide-open everything, we may have become a little too free about giving out our personal information. While it may make you sound like a control freak, when you’re asked to provide personal information find out how it will be used, why it is needed, who will be sharing it and how it will be safeguarded.

Instead of toting around a wallet full of personal information, carry only the minimum. Store everything else in a safe deposit box at the bank. Be particularly careful with your SIN card.

Shred or destroy papers that have your personal information on them, including promotional offers for new cards that you may receive in the mail.

Avoid giving out your credit card by phone unless you’re sure whom you’re dealing with.

Sign all credit cards as soon as you receive them and NEVER lend your credit (or debit) card to anyone. If you have cards you’re not using, destroy them and cancel the account. Keep a list of your credit card numbers in a safe place.

Only carry documentation you actually need around with you. You don’t need your social insurance card (Canada) or social security card (U.S.), so take them out of your wallet. Ditto your passport.

Pay attention to your billing cycle.

If credit card or utility bills fail to arrive, contact the companies to ensure that they have not been illicitly redirected.

Always review your credit card bill to make sure there aren’t any charges you aren’t familiar with.

Shred all personal information before you toss it.

Check your credit bureau report at

least once a year to ensure it’s accurate and doesn’t include debts you know nothing about. And change your account passwords a couple of times each year.

Don’t use family names or birthdates… pick something obscure.

Fighting Back If you believe your identity has been stolen, report the crime to the police immediately and ask for a copy of the police report for when you contact your creditors. Then call your creditors. All of them. And tell them what’s going on.

Contact your local credit bureaus, too, and ask that a fraud alert be put on your file and that no new credit be granted with contacting you first. (see Resources) Keep a written log of everyone you speak to as you’re trying to rectify the matter.

Cancel all your credit cards and get new ones issued. And close your bank accounts and open new ones. Get new bank machine and telephone calling cards. And advise your telephone, cable, and utilities that someone using your name could try to open new accounts fraudulently. If you suspect that your mail is being diverted, contact Canada Post. If you think your SIN has been compromised, contact Human Resources Development Canada.

After the problem has been resolved, request another copy of your credit profile so you can be sure all changes and corrections have been made.

You don’t have to be paranoid about someone stealing your credit identity. You just need to be careful so you’re not an easy target. Taking some simple steps will help to minimize the chances of you falling prey to this ever-growing problem.

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

Canadian Resources PhoneBusters National Call Centre (PNCC) Ontario Provincial Police Anti-Rackets: Toll Free: 1-888-495-8501 Toll Free Fax: 1-888-654-9426 Email: info@phonebusters.com www.phonebusters.com Equifax Canada Report fraud 1-800-465-7166 www.equifax.com/EFX_Canada Trans Union Canada Report fraud 1-877-525-3823 www.tuc.ca Human Resources Development Canada Social Insurance Registration, P.O. Box 7000, Bathurst, NB E2A 4T1 E-mail: sin-nas@hrdc-drhc.gc.ca U.S. Resources Federal Trade Commission Identity Theft Hotline Toll free: 1-877-IDTHEFT (438-4338) www.consumer.gov/idtheft Equifax Report fraud: 1-800-525-6285 www.equifax.com Experian Report fraud: 1-888-EXPERIAN (397-3742) www.experian.com TransUnionReport fraud: 1-800-916-8800 www.transunion.com

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quicktips

Are you environmentally trendy?

The ever-growing emphasis on environmentalism has certainly impacted consumers of all age groups.

Whether it’s food, clothing or even the appliances you bring into your home, consumers have turned what once seemed daunting into a trendy, feel-good practice that all can enjoy.

Here are some trend-worthy tips on how you can be even kinder to Mother Nature: • Up-cycling is the new recycling.

We’ve all heard of recycling our clothes but what about up-cycling?

This sustainable concept encourages consumers to convert potentially wasted material into new materials or products, extending the items’ lifetimes. YouTube and Pinterest are swarming with fun and catchy ideas on how you can turn anything from drab to fab.

• Save your H2O. There are loads of tips available to consumers on how to save water around the house. One area often focused on by energy specialists is water consumption in the shower.

For example, a product by Delta Faucet called H2OKinetic gives you a brand new shower experience. Within each showerhead is an internal system that controls the speed, movement and droplet size of the water, creating the feeling of more water than a standard shower flowing at the same rate. Additional details can be found at www.deltafaucet.ca.

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• Just cool it. With almost half of a home’s energy consumed by heating and cooling, it’s often recommended to keep an eye on the thermostat. Industry experts agree that every degree below 20oC during colder weather can shed three to five per cent off your energy consumption. New technologies in thermostats to control temperatures remotely from a cell phone makes this task a cinch.

• Clean the Green way. Want to skip the chemical cleaners? Why not consider using common household items to help keep your home spit-spot? Not only will cleaning with simple ingredients such as plain soap, water, baking soda, vinegar or lemon juice save you money, it can also be gentle to our planet. Check out Pinterest for a plethora of uses from these seemingly-simple ingredients.

There are countless tips about reducing our carbon footprint. These simple yet practical tips can help your family become ‘environmentally trendy’.

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inthenews

BCREA:

Housing Market Turnaround Continues Unabated The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a total of 6,863 residential sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in BC during August, up 28.6 per cent from August 2012.

Total sales dollar volume was 39.7 per cent higher than a year ago at $3.66 billion. The average MLS residential price in the province was $533,400, up 8.6 per cent from August 2012.

“After sitting on the sidelines for much of 2012, home buyers were out in force during the summer months,” said Cameron Muir, BCREA Chief Economist. “Fear of a housing market hard landing has given way to a sense of urgency to lock-in a mortgage at a low interest rate.”

While higher mortgage interest rates are on

the horizon, BCREA forecasts the five-year posted mortgage rate to be 50 basis points higher a year from now. The impact on consumer demand is expected to be largely offset by stronger economic conditions and the associated employment growth.

Year-to-date, BC residential sales dollar volume was up 1.5 per cent to $26.5 billion, compared to the same period last year. Residential unit sales were down 0.6 per cent to 49,849 units, while the average MLS residential price was up two per cent at $532,130.

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navigating the

fleamarket by heather segreti

Q.

I see it on TV decorating shows all the time — great finds are waiting to be discovered at flea markets and garage sales. But I’m overwhelmed by the idea of tackling and weeding though all that stuff! Can you offer some flea-market shopping tips?

A.

Flea-market shopping is not for the impatient or picky. If you have the time and patience then this may be just the right thing for you!

Scope out your local flea markets and get a list of their vendors before you visit them all. You can do weekend trips to flea markets on the outskirts of town as well. This will give you the opportunity to compare one flea market to the other.

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1 | Make a list and stick to it. When you arrive, get a map with all the vendor locations.

Flea markets are filled with so many different vendors that you may get off track and lose focus of what you’re looking for. The nice thing about flea markets is you may just find that perfect something when you were not expecting to. So keep your eyes peeled!

Your list should be divided into categories: living room, bathroom, bedroom, miscellaneous, as well as items you don’t really need but are always keeping your eyes open for. Compile this list on the computer or your note pad and write beside each item what price you are willing to pay for it. Stick to your budget!

2 | Remember: it’s not a deal if you don’t need it! There are many items at great prices at a flea market, but that new coffee maker, flat-screen TV or comfy chair is not a deal if you simply don’t need it or don’t have a place for it in your apartment.

3 | Always be ready to bargain. Flea-market vendors will always prefer to take cash and will give you a better deal if you’re using it to pay for your item. Travel with enough cash to close your deal. Have a budget and know what the max is you are willing to pay out for that item.

Interior designer Heather Segreti is a member of IDC, with over 25 years of experience. Working with both commercial and residential clients, she brings innovative design ideas to each one of her projects.

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

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

❏ Alumni Association

❏ Investment Companies

❏ Attorney

❏ Lending Institutions

❏ Banks ❏ Catalog Merchants

❏ Magazine / Newspaper Subscriptions

❏ Credit Cards

❏ Physicians

❏ Dentist

❏ Place of Worship

❏ Driver’s License

❏ Revenue Canada

❏ Employers

❏ Stockbroker

❏ Frequent Flyer Program

❏ Veterinarian

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Dewdney Trunk Rd

224th St

136 Ave

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MAPLE RIDGE 1. Bluetree Homes

at Kanaka Creek 11176 Gilker Hill Road 604-476-1188

2. Hampstead at

Silver Ridge

13555 230A Street 604-466-9278

3. Springside

6. Montgomery Acres

4. Wynnridge

7. Albion Station

24177 102 Avenue 604-477-2959 11005 Buckerfield Drive 604-466-6388

24405 112 Ave montgomeryacres.com 10151 240th Street 604-630-9030

5. Village Green

12161 237th Street villagegreenlife.ca

LAST CHANCE 4 bedroom townhomes from $359,900 70 METRO VANCOUVER NEW HOME GUIDE | OCT 18 - NOV 1, 2013

Call

604-476-1188

Home-buying isn’t something you want to rush into.

Until now.

A select 5 homes will come with a finished basement (up to $35,000 value).

You’d pay $220,000 more for a comparable home at Burke Mountain. But that’s not the only reason you’ll fall in love with the award-winning community of Hampstead. Discover more at our sales centre today. But don’t wait too long – we’re offering a finished basement (up to $35,000 value) or up to $25,000 cash on 5 select homes.

13555-230A St, Maple Ridge | Open Daily: 12 – 5 pm

N 136

Please follow detour signs. Alouette Bridge closed until Jan. 2014 Road closed until Jan 2014

ABERNETHY WAY

232 ST

224 ST

132 AVE

Call 604.466.9278 | HampsteadLiving.ca

DEWDNEY TRUNK RD

Sales & Marketing by Coldwell Banker Tri-Tel Realty. This is not an offering for sale. Price excludes taxes. Price differentials based upon market research as of July 15, 2013. E. & O. E.

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PRICE MATTERS! Townhomes from $264,900!

• Built In Dining room server • Built In Computer Work Station • Maple Shaker soft close Cabinetry • Quartz Countertops • Oversized windows with contemporary roller sheers • Walk in Rain Shower & framed mirrors • Custom wood closet shelving • Electric fireplace with polished porcelain tile • Private Fenced yards & decks 240 ST

SIMPLY A MATTER OF QUALITY

102 AVE

LOUG HEED HWY

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Open 1-5pm Daily (except Friday’s) 10151 240 St, Maple Ridge

604.630.9030 | www.platinum-group.ca Home Warranty

PITT MEADOWS/MAPLE RIDGE

2-LEVEL TOWNHOMES FROM $279,900*

A new Maple Ridge community has been planted. Surrounded by trees and nestled in a natural setting yet close to local amenities, Village Green offers the best of both worlds. A rare community of two level 3 bedroom townhomes coming this Fall. Book your VIP preview by e-mailing info@villagegreenlife.ca

BECOME A VIP BY REGISTERING TODAY

VillageGreenLife.ca

*This is currently not an offering for sale Prices quoted include net GST for owner/occupier are anticipated only and subject to change without notice.

Prices are anticipated to range from $279,900 to the high $330’s. E.&O.E.

Sales and Marketing by Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing Ltd. 604-583-2212

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GRAND STREET

CEDAR STREET

Wren Street

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Watson Glen Park

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1% MORTGAGES FOR 1 YEAR! PAYMENTS FROM $899 OAC Call Wayne for details

A Place to Call Home 3 Bedroom Townhomes from $264,900+GST

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

Already 9 Sold • 3 Bedroom Townhomes - some with master bedrooms on the main level • All homes have basements • Full Driveways and fenced yards • Executive finishings 5469 Chinook Street Chilliwack OPEN HOUSE Mon-Sat 1-3PM (Entrance off Lindy’s Drive)

www.riverwalktownhomes.ca

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onthehorizon

Blackberry Walk:

Surrey Townhomes

Coming soon to Surrey’s Panorama neighbourhood, Blackberry Walk will introduce 55 townhomes designed to offer exceptional value and quality. Spacious, open floorplans and a dynamic location at 60th Ave. and 142nd St. near parks, schools, shopping and transit.

Priority registration now underway at blackberrywalk.com.

on the horizon

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.

Cordovan:

Vancouver City Homes

Highlights: Priority register today for this limited opportunity to purchase in the evolving East Vancouver neighbourhood. Cordovan will include just 24 one-bedroom flats and two-storey, two-bedroom, stacked townhomes.

Priced from the mid-$200,000s, Cordovan offers an affordable opportunity by offering functional yet spacious homes at the some of lowest price points for new construction in Vancouver. Urban-cool with an industrialinfluenced façade, burnished metal sunscreens that filter light to upper-floor homes, and coloured corten steel panels at street-level.

Interiors features expansive windows, overheight ceilings and extras like spacious rooftop decks and individual front doors off an open-air courtyard.

On the Street: 557 East Cordova St On the Web: boffoproperties.com/cordovan

George:

South Surrey Townhomes

Priority registration is now underway for this collection of two- and three-bedroom townhomes inspired by the seaside charm of Cape Cod architecture. Fresh, handsome, charismatic, and connected, George will be found hanging out near the diverse shops, restaurants and services of South Surrey.

Priority register today for more information as it’s released. Visit hellogeorge.ca to start the conversation.

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Maddox:

Vancouver Townhome Opportunity

Brought to you by Cressey, Maddox is nearing completion so you’ll have to hurry if you want to be among the first to see the just-opened, onsite showhome — a fully furnished, one-bedroom and den, two-level townhome. Experience this new Vancouver landmark for yourself. Naturally, this home, like very home at Maddox, includes the famous Cressey Kitchen.

Maddox is located at 738 Rolston Cres. (the corner of Drake and Howe) in downtown Vancouver. Check out the new website too at cressey.com/Maddox or call 604.669.8200 for more information.

Clayton Cove:

Surrey Rowhomes

A limited opportunity by well-known Surrey builder, Lakewood, this enclave of just five rowhomes is located at 6677 – 192 St. Diversion in Clayton Heights. Generous fourbedroom, four-bath floorplans with plenty of single-family features including powder on the main, laundry room and gourmet kitchens with quartz counters and under-cabinet lighting. Prices start at $389,900 for homes of 1,800 sq. ft. or more.

For more information visit lakewood.ca/ claytoncove or call 604.576.1772.

Kudos to Adera

Adera once again showcased their commitment to building sustainable homes at the 2013 CHBA-BC Department G Awards. Originally known as the Green Awards, Department G honours the most sustainable homes in the province. Adera’s South Surrey townhouse development, Breeze struck gold in two categories: Most Affordable Certified Home as well as Most Energy Efficient and Sustainable Community.

homebuyers’help

homebuyers’ resource section You love the home, see what you can afford!

Compare mortgage rates for your best deal Calculate your mortgage payments using the mortgage payment calculation chart

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caLcuLate Your mortGaGe PaYments Interest rate

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follow these stePs to see If You’ll QualIfY for a mortGaGe on Your dream home

01

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

02

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

03

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.

04

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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05 06

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.

07

If this figure is equal to or less than one-third of your gross monthly income (calculated in Step 2), you’ll qualify for a mortgage on your dream home.

Bear in mind that this is a rough estimate.

If you have several other large loans already, you may qualify for less. Also, banks and trust companies vary in their policies. The best way to know what you can afford is to go to the lending institution of your choice and get pre-qualified.

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9.76

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5.66

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9.88

7.14

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4.99

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9.99

7.26

5.91

5.13

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10.11

7.38

6.04

5.26

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10.23

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6.17

5.40

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10.34

7.63

6.30

5.53

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10.46

7.75

6.44

5.67

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10.58

7.88

6.57

5.82

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10.70

8.01

6.74

5.96

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10.82

8.14

6.85

6.10

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10.94

8.27

6.98

6.25

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11.07

8.40

7.12

6.40

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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 oct 18 - nov 1, 2013 | metro vancouver new home guide 79

BRITISH COLUMBIA’S NEW HOME DEVELOPMENTS PROJECT

ABBOTSFORD Abacus Uptown Auguston Brooklyn 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 1, The Met 2, The Metro One Metro Two Metro Metroplace Modello OakTerra Oro Paddington Mews Panacasa Parkside Greene Red Bricks Reflections Sevens, The Silver Sixth Street Villas Solo District Trio 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 COQUITLAM 1123 Westwood Amberleigh Austin

TYPE

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

C O N TA C T

PRICE

PROJECT

604-854-1201 604-308-8660 604-746-3496 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 From $169,900 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 604-456-0688 604-431-6033 604-754-7338 604-438-9922 604-437-0100 604-435-7088 604-527-7955 604-525-8496 778-378-7777 604-435-8866 604-727-8707 604-298-8800 604-218-3338 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 $349,800 Coming Soon Call From $439,900 Call Call Coming Soon Call From $274,900 From the $290’s From $239,900 From $299,900 Call Call From $299,000 From $300’s From $429,000 From $249,900 From $249,900 Coming Soon From $259,900 From $299,900 From $437,900

SF LR TH LR TH SF SF TH

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

HR SF HR

604-472-1123 604-514-4359 604-931-0302

Call Coming Soon From low $200’s

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

Penthouse (PH)

Live Work (LW)

Real Estate Sales & Marketing From the ground up

City Home (CH)

High Rise (HR)

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 Reef Regan’s Walk Riley Secret Ridge Somerton Sterling Wynwood

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

C O N TA C T

PRICE

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 reeftownhomes.com 604-492-0222 604-468-7688 secretridge.ca 604-469-8581 604-464-2260 604-942-2239

$264,000 From $399,900 From Low $700’s Call From $419,900 From $324,900 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 Coming Soon From $349,900 Coming Soon From $699,900 From $689,900 From $349,900

LR

604-940-5533

From $324,900

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

TH LR SF

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

From $618,000 From $199,900 From $699,900

LR SF SF SF/LR

604-943-8811 604-271-7288 604-943-6677 604-948-HOME

Call Call From $499,900 Call

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

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

604-571-6400 604-882-8857 604-530-7011 604-534-7974 604-534-6000 604-533-7718 604-427-3311 604-888-8370 604-888-8778 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 From $199,900 Call Call From $139,900 From $294,900 From $309,900 From $299,900 From $179,900 From $440,000

MAPLE RIDGE 223 North Albion Station Cascada Edge on Edge Falcon Centre Forest Hills Hampstead at Silver Ridge Kanaka Creek Mainstone Creek

LR TH LR LR LR SF SF TH SF

604-463-0588 604-630-9030 604-318-5254 604-466-8783 604-477-1500 604-575-5262 604-466-9278 604-476-1188 604-463-5000

From $139,900 From $264,900 Coming Soon From $149,900 Call Call From $459,900 From $299,900 Call

Mid Rise (MR)

Low Rise (LR)

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

Representing the best in New Home Sales across the Lower Mainland from Townhomes to Condos.

Homes starting in the $150’s

FIFTHAVE.CA 80 METRO VANCOUVER NEW HOME GUIDE | OCT 18 - NOV 1, 2013

TYPE

TS

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

Maple Creek Montgomery Acres Parc Vue Pointe, The Spencer’s Green Springside Village Green Wynnridge

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

TH SF LR SF SF SF TH SF

PROJ ECT

604-942-0606 From $469,900 montgomeryacres.com Coming Soon 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

La Via Orchid Shaughnessy, The South Verde Valorie on the Park

From $249,900 From $319,800

NORTH VANCOUVER 15 West HR 604-980-9949 From $340,000 LR Coming Soon 221 East 3rd LR/LW 604-984-0700 From $299,000 700 Marine Drive LR 604-988-8800 From Mid $200s Anchor, The MR/TH 604-983-9065 Call Atrium at the Pier LR 604-973-0298 From $379,900 Canyon Springs MR 604-929-8870 Call Capstone Destiny 2 at Raven Woods LR 604-929-1915 From $289,900 Drive, The LR 604-986-8138 Call Heywood on the Park LR 604-985-0003 heywoodliving.ca LR 604-988-3020 From $359,900 Kimpton, The Landing, The MR 604-983-9065 Call Latitudes TH 604-435-9477 From $469,900 HR/LR/TH 604-998-0219 From $309,900 Local on Lonsdale Maplewood North LR 604-727-1594 From $378,900 Orizon LR 604-638-6240 From $309,900 LR/TH 604-800-2120 Call Northlands MR 604-983-9065 Call Pinnacle Residences at the Pier HR 604-969-3333 From S248,900 Prescott Queen Mary LR 604-770-1645 From $339,900 LR 604-924-4488 Coming Soon Remix HR seylynn.ca Coming Soon Seylynn Village LR 604-980-0016 Call Shore, The Versatile Building, The HR 604-924-5595 From $299,900 PITT MEADOWS Cedar Downs LR 778-846-3200 From $194,900 Osprey TH 604-465-8712 PORT COQUITLAM Burleigh Walk LR 604-464-5856 From $199,000 Carmandy LR 604-435-9477 From $209,900 Citadel Heights SF 604-468-2169 From $829,900 Dominion TH 604-469-8988 Call Fremont Blue TH 604-552-0319 From mid $300’s Live Work (LW)

City Home (CH)

LR LR HR LR LR

604-475-5100 604-866-4206 604-468-8252 604-468-8640 604-464-4764

Coming Soon From $149,900 Call Call From $175,000

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

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 Lookout at Victoria Hill, The LR 604-523-0733 Call Northbank HR 604-523-0081 From S261,900 Parkside HR 604-523-0733 Call Parkside at Victoria Hill 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 604-525-0223 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)

RICHMOND Alexander Court LR 604-278-5809 Coming Soon TH 604-274-7326 Call Alexandra Gate Altis HR 604-231-0588 From $298,800 Blue Heron Marine Estate SF 604-649-8630 From $1,700,000 Bravo HR 778-297-6222 From $298,800 LR 604-943-8811 Call Brio Carrera HR 604-244-7721 From $459,900 HR 604-233-7748 From $300,000’s Concord Gardens Emerald HR/TH 604-244-8333 From $296,000 Empire Living TH 604-244-9622 Call Gardens, The LR 604-271-3331 From $294,900 Harmony HR 604-278-3939 From $315,800 Monet HR 604-233-7748 From $300,000’s 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 Pier, The LR 604-274-7326 Call Remy LR 604-279-8866 From $211,900 Quintet HR 604-247-8885 Call Riva LR 604-278-8838 Call River Green MR/TH 604-233-2633 Call River Park Place HR 604-282-7838 From $217,900 Saffron LR 604-270-2482 Call 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 University Heights LR 1-888-852-7575 SURREY 3 Civic Plaza Ashbury Hill Ascend Balance Bishop Creek Boardwalk Brixton Canvas Citypoint Connect Edgewood Enclave at Boundry Park Esplanade at Waterstone Eton Fusion G3 Residences Guildford Greens Highlands at Sullivan Ridge Joi Living Kendra Mid Rise (MR)

Low Rise (LR)

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

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

604-951-3331 Call ashburyhill.com From High $200’s 604-596-2202 From $170’s tiensher.com Coming Soon 604-588-0005 From $354,900 604.506.1852 From $341,900 604-503-0483 Coming Soon liveatcanvas.com Coming Soon 604-580-4199 $186,900 778-395-1886 From $118,800 604-644-7811 From $344,900 604-657-3709 From $349,900 604-530-5399 From $219,900 etonliving.com From Low $300’s 778-578-9779 From $350,000 604-453-6688 Call 604-307-0400 From $349,900 778-565-7768 From $659,900 604-574-8888 From $339,000 604-590-9122 From $329,900

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

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PROJECT

Latis Latitude Lingo Links, The Lumina Madison Manarola Monterosso Oliver’s Lane Panorama Station Panorama West Village Panorama Woods Park Avenue Quattro 3 Redwood Rockwoods, The Silverwood Teo Hyland Residences Ultra at West Village Vantage Verve The Walks Wave Zen 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

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 From $250’s LR 604-581-8000 From $159,900 TH 604-503-6929 Coming soon 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 TH 604-355-0166 Call

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 From Low $300’s 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 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 Maddox HR 604-669-8200 From $389,900 HR 604-687-4353 Call Mark, The Modern HR amacon.com From $300’s HR 604-899-8800 From $300’s One Pacific Pacific Pt HR 604-685-0855 From $349,900 Private Residences at Hotel Georgia, The HR 604-682-8107 Call Ritz, The HR 604-876-9222 Call Rolston, The HR 604-688-8927 Call Sapphire, The HR 604-876-9222 Call Tate On Howe HR 604-568-8283 From $268,000 EAST SIDE 238 W Broadway LR 238westbroadway.ca Call LR 604-800-8862 From $269,900 2nd & Commercial 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 Cordovan LR cordovan.ca Coming Soon Jeffs Residences, The TH 604-558-1907 Call Kensington Gardens LR 604-620-7886 Call TH 604-377-1362 From $688,000 Latitude LR 604-688-5527 From $349,900 Local LR 604-877-1116 From $339,900 Main Street Majestic On Main LR/TH 604-657-5362 From $347,500 MR 604-261-3936 Coming Soon Shine Penthouse (PH)

Live Work (LW)

City Home (CH)

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

LR 604-434-2205 From $399,900 Shoreline HR 604-436-1100 Call Skyway Wall Centre 900 Hastings MR 604-683-0900 From $249,900 HR 604-874-9232 From $299,900 Wall Centre Central Park TH 604-719-1700 From $420,900 Woodshire 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 $538,000 Alder Crossing TH/Studios 604-600-5405 From $290,000 Anchor TH Coming Soon Arbutus Ridge MR 604-738-0001 Call Binning Tower HR 604-646-1111 From $499,900 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 604-687-8800 Coming Soon Empire at QE Park LR 604-568-5060 Call Granville at 70th HR 604-687-2298 Call Kerrisdale Gardens MR 604-559-9848 Call Kits360 LR 604-737-0360 From $379,900 Lido HR 604-872-2672 From $458,900 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 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 LR Adagio TH Augusta Avra HR Belcroft, The TH Blu TH TH Breeze Gemini LR George TH Grandview Heights TH Headwaters LR Heights, The TH/LR SF Juniper Laureates Walk TH Morgan Crossing LR Morgan Living SF LR Newport at West Beach 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 $288,900 604-999-9323 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 604-571-6400 Coming Soon discovergrandviewheights.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 $275,900 604-385-0551 From $699,000 604-536-0256 Coming Soon 604-535-5511 From $351,900 604-531-1111 From $314,900 604-538-8028 From $332,900 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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