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Nov 29 - Dec 13, 2013 Volume 21 Issue 24

Townhomes that feel more like singlefamily homes.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

BOB DE WIT’S “GREAT THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES”

WAYNE KARL’S “IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO BEGIN YOUR TAX-PLANNING”

GAIL VAZ-OXLADE’S “AVOID FRAUD”

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contents november 29 - december 13, 2013

on the cover

volume 21 issue 24

p.16

JACOBSEN A modern new way to live in South Surrey by Janine Mackie

page 54

Marketplace Sara Duck shows us pretty plumes! vice-president, wall2wall media

Jacqueline Hill

editor-in-chief / Director of content

Susan Legge

Director of Sales, National

Josh Heppner

Senior Sales Manager, Western Canada

Edwin Rizarri art director

Bianca DiPietro Editor

Diane Duflot Contributing Editors

Lydia McNutt Sara Duck Wayne Karl Design Editor

Yanic Simard Media consultants

Dave Bird 604.319.7102 Brenda Everitt 604.319.7103 Sales Coordinators

special features

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editor’s note Cover Story

Jacobsen — A modern new way to live in South Surrey Project Profile

Toccata — Beautifully composed townhomes are a gardener’s delight by Janine Mackie

Project Profile

Blue Heron Marina Estates — The allure of living on the water

Justin Salvador Ranee Pal

by Chuck Resnick

production manager

Technology on the move Bala Gnanapandithan

Marketplace

Pretty plumes

graphic designers

Mihail Terentiev

by Sara Duck

by Janine Mackie

Make your move

production co-ordinator

Laura Northmore

news 60

CIBC

Bob Rennie

contributing EDITORIAL WRITERs

Canada’s unemployment rate headed lower

by Janine Mackie

At GVHBA Annual Meeting and Awards of Excellence

Project Profile

by Diane Duflot

River Green— The dream made real by Susan M Boyce

Fundamentally speaking

It’s never too early to begin your tax planning by Wayne Karl

Industry INsider

Great things come in small packages... and spaces by Bob de Wit

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

72 Listing directory

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

14 South Surrey/ White Rock

28 Surrey/

by Gail Vaz-Oxlade

46 Richmond

Langley

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columns

Susan M Boyce Janine Mackie Michelle Hopkins Karen Gram

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editor’s note

Make wise choices and enjoy the process

hen only a brand-new home or condo will do, those in the market will be pleasantly surprised by the exceptional value and attention to detail “new” offers. When you buy new, you don’t inherit somebody else’s worn carpeting, personal taste in kitchen appliances or paint colour preferences. You get a fresh, clean space that’s waiting for your personal imprint. If you’ve always fantasized about buying a brand new home or condo suite, here are a few tips that can help you make the process a pleasant one: ›› ›› ›› ››

Shop the mortgage market to see what you can afford before you start your hunt; Obtain a lawyer who is willing to review your offer and close the deal; Don’t be persuaded by high pressure sales tactics while you’re out shopping; Determine which options and upgrades you want as part of your offer and ensure your lender will finance what’s required, if needed; ›› To save money, consider which upgrades you could purchase and install yourself after the sale closes. Some upgrades such as rough-ins and wiring inside the walls are easier to do before construction. Factors such as the cost of the home, the neighbourhood, the size and special features all play a big role in your final decision. Determining which features your new place absolutely must have, and which features you could live without, should be among your first steps in the home-buying process. We hope you enjoy this issue of our magazine. Let us know what you think! We’d love to hear from you.

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

’Tis the season...

To get in financial shape!

o you hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring-ting-tingling, too? Too soon? Although many of us lament the fact that the Christmas sales pitch begins as soon as the last trick-ortreaters close their eyes on Halloween night, we might take it as a gentle reminder that ’tis the season to get our finances in order, because a new year is right around the corner. As such, we’ve got lots of great financial advice for you this issue of New Home Guide. From Bob de Wit’s tips on making the most of your home investment by thinking small in “Great Things Come in Small Packages… and Spaces,” to Wayne Karl’s forward-thinking counsel to get a leg up on next year’s tax season in “It’s never too early to begin your tax-planning,” to Gail VazOxlade’s cautionary “Avoid Fraud,” we’ve got you covered.

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

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CANADA 1. Toccata 5. Blu UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15988 32 Ave. 2929 - 156 St. 604-535-5088

2. Southbrooke 10th Ave. & 165th St. 604-805-2941

3. Morgan Living 2830 160 St. 604-385-0551

4. Jacobsen 2687 158 St. 604-538-5591

604-782-5258

9. The Heights 2845 156th St. 778-545-8737

6. Belcroft 15977 26 Ave.

10. Niche

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8. Morgan Heights 16092 - 28A Ave.

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12. The Woods 32nd Ave & 156A St. 604-538-8876

13. On The Course 273 171 St. 604-385-0111

14. Semiahmoo Trail 15128 24th Ave. 604-535-9633

15. The Hamptons Grandview Heights 604-723-4497

Jacobsen brings the urban appeal of West Coast Modern to South Surrey. Cleverly designed to maximize living space, Jacobsen feels more like a single family home in a stylish, contemporary setting. 3 plus flex, or 4 bedroom townhomes. 27th Avenue & 158th Street, South Surrey

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coverstory

Jacobsen

A modern new way to live in South Surrey

by JANINE MACKIE

ind yourself South Surrey dreaming? This growing community is sought after by families, active empty-nesters and everyone in between for its prestigious lifestyle, trendy shops, great schools and casual seaside ambience. With the benchmark price of a detached home now over $850,000, getting a foot in the White Rock/South Surrey real estate market seems daunting, even impossible for many. That reality has inspired local family-based builder Ikonik Homes to create a viable solution. They assembled a team of leading professionals in design, architecture and construction to create Jacobsen, a new community of 65 townhomes at the corner of 27th Ave. and 158th St. that offers the affordability of strata living, with the feel, features and floorplan flexibility of a single-family home. “We’re excited to bring forward this inspiring place to live,” says Jason Dah, sales manager for Jacobsen. “The modern design captures the affinity of the local market, and we’ve included key elements on buyers’ wish lists: double sideby-side garages in every home, lots of outdoor living space, and wider floor plans.” Priced from the $470,000s, Jacobsen aims to attract the discerning buyer who appreciates the finer things in life but doesn’t necessarily 16 metro vancouver neW home guide | nov 29 - Dec 13, 2013

want to invest all their money into a home. “Living in South Surrey presents the opportunity to invest well in your child’s education and extra-curricular activities. Buying a home at Jacobsen may be a lifestyle choice for some and afford families the opportunity to send their kids to Southridge Private School (co-ed K-12) which is within walking distance,” says Dah, “Or there’s the freedom for empty-nesters to lock-and-go on a winter vacation.” contemporarY WeSt coaSt architecture Larger than other townhomes in the neighbourhood, the 1733 to 2200 sq.ft. floorplans also provide the option to configure a home for each family’s unique situation. There are three bedrooms upstairs and a spacious recreation room in the basement with the ability to enhance with wet bar or finish as a fourth bedroom with private bathroom. To realize the vision of Jacobsen, the developer invested above standard into the construction of a townhome. For example, black window frames, instead of the typical white ground the modern West Coast Contemporary architectural design. The combination of siding — smoky grey hardiplank with vertical cedar siding and natural stone, results in a beautiful appearance that’s as practical as it is handsome. Inside the sense of space is impressive, and achieved through 10-foot ceilings on the main floor, sparkling pot lights throughout and well designed spaces that provide ample places to read and relax, entertain, have dinner, watch a movie or just gaze out the window.

Sophisticated West Coast living Two designer display homes styled by designer Janine Wilson of The Mill, bring the two colour scheme options to life — the first with warm walnut tones and the second with cooler shades to complement the chic white shaker cabinetry. Gourmet kitchens with ample stone countertops, islands and a full menu of stainless steel appliances including Kitchenaid natural gas range and wall oven, counter-depth Samsung refrigerator, Venmar jazz hood fan, garburator, dishwasher and a microwave integrated with a tidy trim kit. “This is where it all happens,” says Dah, as he stands to admire this gorgeous space. “You can really imagine yourself cooking Christmas dinner. It’s fit for a pro and looks amazing too.” Homebuyers will continue to be impressed as they head upstairs. Extra underlay was added to the carpeted stairs and bedrooms for luxury underfoot. Bedrooms take on a personality of their own with fun showhome staging that has a room to ignite the unique fancy of teen divas, crafters who crave their own creative space and couples who enjoy the comforts of a top-notch five-star hotel bedroom right at home! The master suite is an adult getaway with plenty of space for a king bed, large side tables and sitting area. There’s a walk-in closet with wooden organizers, sumptuous ensuite with dual vanities, separate tub and shower units or oversized glass showers and tile floors. Walkable neighbourhood Walkability is yet another way Jacobsen is designed for our time. Morgan Crossing is just around the corner, making it both a viable and vibrant neigh-

“ We’ve included key elements on buyers’ wish lists: double side-by-side garages in every home, lots of outdoor living space, and wider floor plans.” Jason Dah, sales manager

bourhood for moms to send their kids to Thrifty’s for a jug of milk or a treat at Menchies, gym enthusiasts can jog a block to Steve Nash for a spin class, while fashionistas can shop ’til they drop with the plethora of neighbourhood shops from Winners to Calvin Klein. Jacobsen at 2687 158 Street in South Surrey is awaiting people who want to be part of a community designed and built for a new era of living. If what you see inspires you, call 604-538-5591 today for a private tour or register online at www.jacobsenliving.com

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IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO BEGIN YOUR

tax-planning by WAYNE KARL

IF “NOTHING IS CERTAIN BUT DEATH AND TA XES,” AS SEVERAL FAMOUS

authors have waxed in various forms, it seems Canadians have a curious way of preparing for the inevitable. While the deadline for contributing to one’s Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) for the previous tax year is March 1, and for fi ling a return April 30, many Canadians take it right down to the wire – especially on the fi rst point. Now that the end of the year is in sight, and while those deadlines are still months away, it’s an appropriate time to discuss how consumers tend to begin most of their tax planning. Indeed, as many experts suggest, the best tax planning should begin during the year – not at tax deadline time. But, like death, perhaps Canadians just don’t like to think about taxes, viewing them as an equally unsavoury topic. How else would you explain that, looking at the bigger picture, we are seemingly even more short-sighted: personal finance and taxes are not subjects that are taught to any depth in our public education system. David Chilton lamented this fact in his 1989 best seller, The Wealthy Barber. More than 20 years later, the challenge still exists – for Canadians of every age. 20 METRO VANCOUVER NEW HOME GUIDE | NOV 29 - DEC 13, 2013

Wayne Karl is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and business. In Fundamentally Speaking, Wayne explores the basics – such as economic fundamentals – you need to examine when buying property. He can be reached at wayne.karl@wall2wallmedia.com or follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl

CONSIDER, FOR EXAMPLE: » A recent CIBC poll conducted by Harris/Decima shows that many Canadians across a wide range of ages say they do not feel fi nancially prepared for their retirement. » According to a new TD Retirement Realties Poll, too many Canadians procrastinate in saving for retirement; 15 per cent plan to save for retirement for only less than five years before leaving the workforce. More than two-thirds of retirees say, in hindsight, they should have saved for retirement for 25 years or more. » A recent BMO study found that 40 per cent of Canadians are unclear on the differences between an RRSP and a tax-free savings account. » If, like many Canadians, you believe that you pay too much tax, then taxplanning, and thinking of ways to minimize tax, should be a year-round task. SOME SUGGESTIONS, COURTESY OF A VARIETY OF SOURCES: Meet with a financial advisor to devise your strategy, including plans to buy a home, reduce debt and save for retirement. Contribute to RRSPs regularly, even if smaller amounts throughout the year to avoid having to come up with a large lump sum at deadline time. Manage and budget your spending, to better control where and how you spend and identify opportunities to save. Remember that your finances are connected. Making progress on one aspect of your goals can lead to an opportunity to improve in others. Taxes are indeed certain, so planning to minimize what you pay, while maximizing your assets and developing the discipline to do both, is a sound strategy.

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in the trendy Morgan Heights community of South Surrey, Toccata offers a little something for everyone. “Young couples who are planning ahead love the location and that their kids can walk to the new elementary school, while those downsizing from a large family home appreciate that buying a townhome doesn’t mean giving up a fabulous backyard and garden,” says Cheryl Guenther, Toccata’s sales manager. QUIET SETTING: Stroll along nature path connecting to Morgan Crossing Foresight was taken by developer West Chester Grandview Properties when designing this welcoming collection of two and two-bedroom-plus-den townhomes. By building the first release of homes at the street front, then building inwards towards the protected greenbelt, the final release of homes would be on premium lots with southwest facing backyards. “There’s that assumption that the final release are the less desirable locations, but people are pleasantly surprised that’s not the case. We’ve actually saved the best for last,” says Guenther. “People love that they can walk through, see and touch their future home and actually move in within two weeks.” From the natural West Coast appearance of the exteriors with cedar shakes and

stonework, right down to the rain head shower heads and heated tile floors, each detail was carefully considered to offer buyers both quality and exceptional value, with new townhomes priced from just $364,900. Expert planning also went into the floorplans, which range from 1228 to 1344 sq.ft., to include a powder room on the main level, as well gas barbecue connections on the generously sized decks. Cook like a real chef in the dazzling well-appointed kitchen featuring gas cook top and sleek stainless-steel appliances. Three colour palettes give homes unique design flair and beautifully coordinate the granite-top island, wide-plank laminate floor and colour of cabinetry. Grow your own herbs and flowers in community garden plots While indeed buyers have been impressed by the interior features, it’s the unique concept of community garden plots that has been especially attractive — a little touch of organic living in the midst of a dynamic urban community. Residents can grow their own fresh herbs, vegetables and wild flowers. “The garden club has proved to be a great way to meet neighbours and make new friends,” says Guenther. “It’s been a big deal for people as they move from large homes to not only have a yard but the camaraderie of other gardeners.” Whether you’re energized by retail therapy or an early morning tee off, Toccata’s enviable location puts everything within easy reach. Locals are already enjoying the plethora of shops, restaurants and services at both Morgan Heights and Grandview Shopping areas and the convenience of being at the US border in just 15 minutes or in Vancouver in 45 minutes along Highway 99. With the recent release of its final homes backing onto the nature trail and enjoying premium south-western exposures, now is a great time to buy at Toccata. Visit the sales centre any day (except Fridays), from noon to 5pm at 2929 156th Street in South Surrey. Learn more at toccatacollection.com, or call 604-535.5088.

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SOUTH SURREY/WHITE ROCK

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At Toccata it’s all standard! Each home comes with a powder room, 40 foot garage, and a large, private yard. Spacious floorplans with designer kitchens, stainless steel appliances, plenty of storage, and your choice of three colour schemes. In the heart of Morgan Heights, shopping, dining, golf, White Rock, Crescent Beach and kilometers of greenbelt walking trails.

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industryinsider

Great things come in small packages… and spaces Metro Vancouver homeowners’ shift in housing has builders re-inventing small-space living

Bob de Wit is the Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA: www.gvhba.org). GVHBA is the voice of the residential construction industry in Metro Vancouver, helping consumers buy, build or renovate their homes. Bob has a passion for entrepreneurship and homeownership and brings those interests to his leadership role at GVHBA.

by Bob De Wit The saying goes that good things come in small packages

— and my wife would attest to that, especially when the “thing” is nicely wrapped in a blue box with a white ribbon! But could the saying also apply to new homes in Metro Vancouver? Like so many of you, I was raised in a single-family detached home — a housing type that characterized most Canadian suburban neighbourhoods back in the day. But what about our kids; will they have the same housing options? According to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, in 1986 — the year when Expo 86 put Vancouver on the world stage — 56 per cent of new homes built in the Vancouver area were single-family detached homes and 44 per cent were multi-family developments. This was the start of the changing landscape of new-home construction. Today, multi-family makes up 75 per cent of new housing stock and only 25 per cent are detached homes.* Look for the trend to continue with upwards of 90 per cent of new homes being in multi-family developments by 2040. It’s no secret that Vancouver and the surrounding area is a desirable place to live. Our region is a perennial front-runner on most “livability” indices and we can expect the growth to continue. Based on the 2011 Census report,* 2,313,328 people live in the Metro Vancouver region and by 2021, we can expect almost a half-million more people living in our neighbourhoods. Just for fun, I looked ahead at 2041 and approximately 3,400,400† will call Metro Vancouver home — that’s one million more people! Where will they live? Where are you going to live and how much is it going to cost? Small-space living doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice quality, convenience or space. Simply by looking at the developments featured throughout this magazine, the high-caliber of multi-family living is incredible, as builders collaborate with designers to create homes that feel spacious and stylish. Every square foot is maximized, built-in features serve more than one purpose, walls are eliminated to create flow and you may be only steps away from your favourite coffee shop or retail store. * Source: CMHC, Preliminary Housing Start Data, November 2013. ** Sources: Statistics Canada, Census of Canada 2011, Metro Vancouver, Regional Development Division † Source: Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy Projections, Population, Housing and Employment, 2006 – 2041, Assumptions and Methods, December 2011.

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It is important to look at small-space living as part of a larger masterplanned community. It is important to look at small-space living as part of a larger masterplanned community. In a multi-family development, less square footage means homeowners gain a cascade of amenities and luxuries that many single-family neighbourhoods drool over, from 24-hour workout rooms to hired landscaping services. As more and more people choose to raise their families in multi-family developments, builders are providing future homeowners with more family-oriented considerations, such as close proximity to schools and on-site playgrounds. Homeownership is not out of reach for Vancouverites, but it may involve looking at housing differently. Instead of thinking multifamily (attached) homes as a transitional housing type between renting and a detached home, small-space living can be a conscious choice for families who want convenience, low-maintenance and lots of amenities. You may also save money on those pesky household bills providing you with extra pocket money to spend on your daily designer coffee, a warm-weather vacation or perhaps something extra nice for your spouse, wrapped up in that small blue box.

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104th Ave

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A3. Ashbury Hill

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

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A11. Fusion

A18. Canvas

13886 62Ave 778-578-9779

A12. Zen

6350 142 St. 604-598-8873

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A13. Sun 72

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

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A22. Salix

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A23. The Grove at Cambridge

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240th St

FRA SER HW Y

48th Ave

LANGLEY B1. Winchester Estates 40th Ave 21867 50th Ave 604-533-1886

B2. McBride Station Mavis Ave & McBbride St. 604-533-0881

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A25. Rockwood

16241 - 84th Ave 604-503-1188

B3. Yorkson South

211 St. & 78B Ave. 604-533-3491

B4. Radius

4921 223B St. 604-427-4050

A26. Creekside

6685 192nd St. 604-576-1772

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A20. Panorama Woods

B5. Virtue

200 & 68th Ave. 604-534-6800

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If you’re having trouble remembering your multitude of PINs and passwords, take a in the shared consciousness? This is how page from my girlfriend: she carries a telephone book around with her and has her I refer to the fact that sometimes I get a PINs and passwords concealed amongst all the other names and numbers. slew of letters about one particular topic. I never give out info on the phone. I’ve had people call me to “verify” stuff, and ask It’s sometimes what drives me to do a blog me for the information. I point out that I’m happy to verify what they already know, with a specific focus. A while back I got a but I’m not telling them squat. Your bank will never call you at home requesting slew of letters asking about the “Save 10 personal information. If someone does, rest assured that it is a scam and should be Per Cent Rule.” Most recently, I’ve had a reported to both your bank and the Anti-Fraud Centre at 1.888.495.8501 or info@ barrage of request from people who are phonebusters.com. very concerned about fraud. I’ve also received more than a few emails requesting personal information.I just hit I periodically go through my “delete.” I know my bank would never send an email requesting log-in information or for paperwork and files, and get rid of me to click on a link to your bank’s log-in screen to enter information. anything I no longer need. I don’t just If you’re a sucker, you deserve to lose your money. Sounds harsh. Really? Have you dump ‘em. I shred ‘em. This applies to ever got one of those emails promising you thousands of dollars if you take advantage financial statements, invoices, anything of a new business opportunity, fabulous investment with amazing returns, or for your with personal information that someone help in moving money from another country? Just how gullible are you? could use to hurt me. Since “dumpsterWork-from-home scams are another way some people are ambushed. With people diving” has become a favourite way for looking for ways to make more money, the temptation to send money to someone with a fraudsters to find information they can promise of getting paid work you can do at home is sometimes too much to resist. One of use to apply for loans or credit cards in someone else’s name, I bought myself a cross-shredder and make my financial I periodically go through my paperwork and files and get rid of anything I no longer need. I don’t just dump ‘em. paperwork into confetti. I never write my PINs down. Yeah, I shred ‘em. This applies to financial statements, I’m old, but I can still commit a few invoices, anything with personal information that numbers to memory. And I wouldn’t dream of sharing my PIN with anyone. someone could use to hurt me. When choosing a PIN, don’t make it too obvious: a phone number, address, birth the most successful scams lures you into becoming a “representative” or “collection agent” date. And periodically I change my PINs. for a company. The fraudsters have you collect and deposit cheques into your bank account and then wire the cash to Head Office while keeping your commission for yourself. Sadly, the cheques turn out to be counterfeit and the bank comes after you for the cash because you are responsible for any deposits to your bank account. I’m also pretty careful when I shop online. I choose to use reputable retailers and I have a credit card with a very low balance that I use only for online purchases. I change this card every year or so. A credit card can actually help to protect you since if you have a dispute with a seller, you can ask your credit card company for a “chargeback” – read “don’t pay this seller” – if your purchase was not as advertised. Ever had a sense of participating

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LET’S FACE IT, YOUR ELECTRONIC DEVICES MAKE THE WORLD

go ‘round. Being in the moving business, we realize how important those items are to families. One of the most common questions we get is how to transport electronics safely, especially big-screen TVs. During a move, whether it’s across town or across Canada, it is important to give these items special treatment so they arrive in one piece and in good working order. The best advice we have for accomplishing this goal requires some forethought: keeping the original boxes and foam spacers the electronic items came in. That is truly the safest method for moving them. Of course, people rarely keep these boxes, so there are specialty boxes and crates designed specifically to move big-screen TVs safely. People who do their own packing and moving should be aware of how easy it is to damage one of these units. Spending a few dollars extra to purchase or rent one of these special boxes can make all the difference. Another thing to remember is that most of these television sets are mounted on wall brackets, and moving companies are reluctant to disassemble the wall mounts or assemble them at the other end. Usually, if something is going to go wrong, that’s when it will happen – and again, people rarely keep the installation instructions for the brackets. It’s far too chaotic on moving day to try and find instruction manuals. The best plan when preparing for your move is to take the TVs off the walls yourself ahead of time and have them ready to be packaged properly. Here’s a tip for anyone disassembling electronics for a move: Get your digital or phone camera and take photos of the wiring connections on the backs of the TVs, cable boxes, DVD players and the like. When it comes time to reassemble them, it will be much easier to reference how they were set up originally, saving time, stress and frustration. The same goes for stereos and gaming systems. Many teenagers leave their entire gaming systems hooked up until moving day. It’s up to them to disassemble

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their systems and hopefully place them into their original packaging. If not, the best thing to do is wrap consoles in anti-static bubble wrap and place them into appropriately sized boxes so they won’t move around during the trip. In fact, this is the best way to treat most electronics items. That includes computers – especially desktop units. We have specialty boxes designed specifically for them that can be bought separately. If you choose not to go that route, then surround the unit with antistatic bubble wrap and place it into an appropriately sized box. And here’s a handy tip: pack the associated hardware with the electronic item. For instance, place your computer’s mouse, keyboard, power cord, scanner and printer cables into the same box. When these items all arrive together at your new digs, you’ll be very glad you did!

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Blue Heron Marina Estates The allure of living on the water by janine mackie

“Waking up every morning to an unobstructed view of the water is just incredible,” says Don Foxgord, among the first new residents of Blue Heron Marina Estates along Dyke Road in East Richmond. “By boat, it’s a straight shot out to the Gulf Islands. There’s no better word to describe it than ‘gorgeous!’” Nine custom-built homes make up this exclusive yet friendly community flanking the banks of a calm protected channel of the Fraser River. A beautiful blend of million-dollar-views, luxury living and deep fresh water moorage has attracted marine enthusiasts from across the Lower Mainland. Where else can you park your boat right at your door, fish for salmon off the dock or kayak and paddleboard from home to the Westminster Quay? “You’d have to pry my wife and I away,” chides Foxgord, who sold his home in White Rock to retire in this new waterfront gem. Yacht builder Paul Palmer and his wife Heather are the creative masterminds of this development, combining Paul ’s commitment to superior engineering with Heather’s love of design and a shared adoration of life on the water. Priced from $1.7-million, these threebedroom homes offer between 2341 and 3084 sq.ft. of living, as well as generous garages over 1200 sq.ft., providing parking for up to six vehicles. An elevator makes the home accessible for all and a dream for taking grocery items to the upper floor or even loading and unloading pleasure craft. When choosing finishes, Heather began with a wish list of three must haves: solid black walnut hardwood floors, Subzero refrigerators and Hytec hydrotherapy bubblejet tubs. These became the aperitifs of an exquisite menu of finishes that impresses even the most discerning buyer. 48 metro vancouver new home guide | nov 29 - dec 13, 2013

“Where can you park your boat at your door, fish for salmon off the dock or kayak from home to Westminster Quay?” Seamless southern views and the scene of driftwood and bulrushes swaying in the breeze enrapture homebuyers as they enter the showhome’s great room. Overlooking the marina, the sight is enhanced with a glass Eclipse Folding Door System, allowing the inside to become the outside in one continuous space. Whether preparing a simple family dinner or orchestrating an elegant brunch for 20, the kitchens at Blue Marina Estates are designed for you to multitask effortlessly and entertain like a Food Network pro! A unique combination of granite countertops and custom tile backsplashes was chosen for each home and paired with beautiful custom cabinetry. There’s a walk-in pantry in most homes and professional appliances including Wolf 36” Gas Range and gourmet microwave drawers. In addition to three bedrooms, the showhome features a theater room, laundry room with granite countertops and home office with delightful river view. Spa-inspired master retreats treat homeowners to a private deck, walk-in closet and deluxe ensuite with his and hers vanities, separate glass shower and private toilet room. Once complete next summer, the development will feature a private full service marina with 48 slips for power or sail boats up to 90 ft and full yacht servicing, maintenance and provision services. Luxury waterfront living 15 minutes from YVR, 20 minutes from the Canada USA border, 30 minutes to downtown Vancouver and just minutes to outlet shopping in Queensborough. Open house at Blue Marina Estates every Saturday and Sunday between 1 and 4 p.m., at #6 – 23470 Dyke Road in East Richmond. For information email at blueheronmarinaestates@shaw.ca or call 604-785-5663.

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River Green

The dream made real by Susan m Boyce pure luxury has arrived in Richmond. It’s the luxury that

comes with a feeling of sumptuousness, an opulence at once understated yet ever present. And its name is River Green. A Proud Tradition of Excellence Located on the river directly west of the Olympic Oval, this masterplanned community is the latest addition to the Aspac legacy of exceptional residences in exceptional settings — a legacy that began at Coal Harbour, continued at UBC, and is now emerging at Richmond’s newest prestige neighbourhood. Like its predecessors, River Green focuses squarely on details that create the ambiance of an exclusive, five-star resort — 24-hour concierge, soaring lobbies in marble and natural woods, plus diverse amenities that include a 25-metre lap pool with adjacent children’s pool and hot tub, a golf simulator room, a music room with piano and even quiet study rooms with full internet services. Celebrate Nature Perhaps most eye-catching, though, is River Green’s respectful integration with its waterfront setting. Terraced water gardens, ponds, and waterfalls wrap around the first three towers creating a rare tranquility and harmony with nature. Intertwining paths and outdoor seating areas intersect with outdoor meditation spaces or gazebo-style pavilions that appear to float on the water. And ever present is the backdrop of the Fraser River, North Shore Mountains and Gulf Islands to the far west. Art too is integral to life here. Spanning the port cochere entry between the first and second residences is a glass skybridge that’s become a shimmering canvas for a local artist’s depiction of a Richmond heron alighting on her nest. Intriguing by day, at night, backlighting gives the $2 million art piece a dramatic movement — as if the bird has come alive. 50 metro vancouver new home guide | nov 29 - dec 13, 2013

“Buyers constantly tell us they believe River Green is an exceptional value.” Lily Korstanje

Come Home to Elegance Inside, River Green successfully redefines elegant living. Kitchens are iconic: built-in cappuccino makers, steamer ovens, and the élan of flush cabinetry. Bathrooms feature Carrera marble counters and walls, decadently deep soaker tubs, and frameless glass showers. The sense of sophistication is everywhere. “When people see these residences, we hardly need to say anything because the quality speaks for itself,” says Lily Korstanje, director of marketing. “Buyers constantly tell us they believe River Green is an exceptional value. They understand the vision of this community and they embrace the opportunity to be part of it because it will only get better with time.” River Green is located on the river at 5171 Brighouse Way in Richmond where display suites are open for viewing by appointment. For more information visit rivergreen.com or call 604.233.2633.

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Changing your address? Plan ahead to make your move as smooth as possible, and to avoid forgetting something in the shuffle!

AS SOON AS POSSIBLE… notify family and friends,

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• Banks

• Veterinarian

• Lending Institutions

• Frequent Flyer Program

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TO MAKE YOUR MOVE A LITTLE EASIER • Gather boxes in all sizes from friends, neighbours and stores.

• Label boxes containing fragile items with large red lettering.

• Collect cushioning material such as bubble wrap, foam pellets, furniture pads, old blankets, plastic bags, tissue paper, newspapers and small towels to use as padding inside boxes.

• Place china in plastic bags and stack plates upright on their sides, not flat.

• Create a “portable packing kit” with marking pens, a tape measure, packing tape, twine and scissors. Carry it with you as you pack up items in your home.

• Keep boxes to 50 pounds or less.

• Reinforce the bottom of boxes with extra tape for added strength. • Label each box with the name of the room in your new home where it should be placed. • List the contents of the box on the side of it.

• Pack your TV, stereo and computer in their original boxes whenever possible. • Pack heavy items into their own smaller boxes and place lighter items together into larger boxes. (Hint: Don’t pack all your books into one box!) • Don’t move flammable, combustible, corrosive or explosive items such as paint, gasoline and ammunition. • Pack a bag of personal items you’ll need during the move and keep it in an easy-to-find place when you pack.

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Canada’s unemployment rate has room to drop much further before we’ll see pressure on wages that could trigger inflation, finds a new report from CIBC World Markets Inc. The report notes that historically, today’s 6.9-per-cent unemployment rate would already be generating wage and price pressures. In both 1999 and 2005, the Bank of Canada declared the economy had exhausted economic slack and reached full employment at essentially the very same jobless rate. In both cases, the Bank raised interest rates to cool the country’s overheating economy. “But full employment ain’t what it used to be, and that’s good news for job seekers,” says Avery Shenfeld, chief economist at CIBC. “Demographic and public policy changes in recent years have lowered the non-inflationary rate of unemployment. That will allow the Bank of Canada to keep rates low for long, and press ahead towards further labour market improvements.” Shenfeld notes that, unlike the U.S., where millions of discouraged workers have given up searching for work and no longer count among the unemployed, discouraged workers excluded from the jobless count represent only 0.1 per cent of Canada’s working-age population. Those saying they want work but aren’t in the labour force represent the same two per cent share that they did when the output gap was zero in 2005. While the participation rate has dropped, he adds that’s solely due to shifting demographics, as a greater share of the population reaches retirement age. If the population shares of each age cohort are held constant, the participation rate would have been rising since the recession, as other than youth, each demographic group’s participation rate has been steady or rising. “Underemployment is, however, a factor that has led to an understatement of labour market slack relative to the past cycle,” says Shenfeld. “There are close to 900,000 Canadians working part-time because that’s all they can get, rather than by choice. That’s a half-percentage-point larger as a share of the workforce than when the economy had full employment in 2005. The additional hours they could offer up provide a cushion against wage and price pressures.” 60 metro vancouver new home guide | nov 29 - dec 13, 2013

Canada’s degree of “frictional unemployment,” the inevitable share of the labour market that will, even in a healthy economy, be between jobs or looking for their first job at any point in time, is also contributing to a lower jobless rate. This unemployment category has been in decline and the rate is already lower than at points in 1999 and 2005 when the output gap was zero. Changes in government policy are a factor in the reduced level of frictional unemployment. “New immigration rules are focussed on tilting the mix of new Canadians towards those with targeted skills and stronger language proficiency,” notes Shenfeld. “Those coming in under the Provincial Nominee Program, focused largely on job-ready individuals who cross the border with a job offer in hand, represent 13 per cent of new permanent residents, up from only two per cent in 2005.” Tighter rules for unemployment eligibility now require Canadians to accept a wider range of employment offers rather than continue to search for a job that’s either higher paying or closer to home. EI recipients now represent 37 per cent of unemployed in Canada, down from 51 per cent in 2009 and an average of 47 per cent in the ten years prior to the last recession. Shenfeld also suspects declining unionization coverage could also be a modest factor by reducing worker bargaining power, particularly as Canadian workers now compete with “right to work” states south of the border. He notes that this could reduce the wage inflation pace at any given level of unemployment. “All of this implies that the labour market has more room to run to lower unemployment rates before wage pressures threaten the Bank of Canada’s two per cent CPI target. Add to that some other factors putting downward pressure on CPI and there are reasons for the Bank of Canada to eschew rate hikes until early 2015. “By that point, we expect Canada’s unemployment rate to be in the vicinity of 6.2 per cent, well below what had previously been the Bank of Canada’s comfort zone.”

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Bob Rennie at GVHBA Annual Election Meeting and Awards of Excellence

One buyer, two chequebooks

by DIANE DUFLOT Vancouverites hear all too often

that this is a prohibitively expensive market to get into, and when the average price of a home is compared to the average income, it can certainly look discouraging. In his recent speech at the GVHBA Annual Election Meeting and Awards of Excellence, Bob Rennie, owner and founder of Rennie Marketing Systems, took a closer look at how first-time buyers are entering this market to deflate the naysayers. Rennie suggests that there are more factors to be taken into consideration than the median price of a home and the average Vancouverite’s salary. Although the fact that 65 per cent of Vancouver’s population earns less than $50,000 has earned Vancouver what Rennie calls the “the undeserved title ‘the most expensive place to live on Earth,”’ he insists that this “would only be true if all of our real estate activity was based on income.” However, Rennie points out, “67 per cent of all home sales in the Greater Vancouver area are currently to existing home64 metro vancouver new home guide | nov 29 - dec 13, 2013

owners, who rely on equity not income.” For many first-time buyers, it takes two chequebooks to enter the market. According to Rennie, most “first-time buyers are able to come up with the income” — the first chequebook. Where they run into difficulty is saving for a down payment, and this is where the second chequebook comes in: “often it’s mom and dad’s — or grandma and grandpa’s — chequebook that’s getting the first-time buyer into the market.” He cites statistics to support his case: “Data I was given recently by RBC indicates that 47.5 per cent of their first-time buyers are providing a gift letter for the deposit from a family member.” Rennie himself believes this number to be higher and declares, “47.5 are the ones admitting it.”

“ Often it’s mom and dad’s — or grandma and grandpa’s — chequebook that’s getting the first-time buyer into the market.”

“The population that is currently aged 56-75 year olds is sitting on 113,000 primary residences in Greater Vancouver, the assessed value of these properties is $88 billion, clear title. In 14 years, this segment of the population will be between 70 and 89 years old.” – Bob Rennie

$88 billion to potentially be reinvested in real estate “The population that is currently aged 56-75 year olds is sitting on 113,000 primary residences in Greater Vancouver,” remarks Rennie. “The assessed value of these properties is $88 billion, clear title. In 14 years, this segment of the population will be between 70 and 89 years old.”

Rennie notes that this group will need to sell their current homes to maintain their lifestyle and health care needs. When they do so, they will likely also be helping first-time buyers enter the market, as “they promised their children and their grand children that ‘the house money will look after all of us.’ They will be selling their homes, and my guess is that 99 per cent of them will not be buying up. “At the moment,” continues Rennie, “We have an amazing opportunity to identify the housing needs of this emerging demographic, who is sitting on that $88 billion in clear title housing. The clear-title homeowner will take whatever market value for their current homes, as long as local developers can produce housing that fits their new needs.” It would behoove the multi-family developer, believes Rennie, to look to these needs and “reproduce the single-family home experience in a smaller space in order to satisfy the aging baby boomer who is looking for both luxury and utility.” Who’s buying? The obvious question, which Rennie anticipates is, “Who’s buying the $88 billion? There will continue to be a substantial population increase, 23.88 per cent over the next 15 years. That’s 590,000 more people in Greater Vancouver.” This influx of people into Greater Vancouver stems in part from the natural increase in population of 11,000 per year (births minus deaths), and in part from the steady arrival of immigrants, a group that Rennie points out is set to “replace our aging population. That,” he indicates, “is who’s buying.” The outlook is optimistic, then, for the Vancouver real estate investor, but it appears that the need to increase density will continue to grow as the current population shuffles to make room for an ever-growing population. nov 29 - dec 13, 2013 | metro vancouver new home guide 65

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Checking Out What’s Hot and New in the Lower Mainland’s Residential Marketplace and Beyond by Susan M Boyce

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Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to own an authentic character townhome in the heart of historic Fort Langley and “literarily” just steps to the much-loved Wendel’s Books and Café. Only 52 homes will be available with sales commencing early 2014. Floorplans include master on main or traditional bedrooms up design. Options include the convenience of an in-house elevator for future proofing your home. Brought to you by Lanstone Homes. For more information and to priority register, visit mcbridestation.com or call 604.888.7172.

The Hamptons:

South Surrey Townhomes

A new masterplanned community is coming to South Surrey. Brought to you by Legendary Developments, The Hamptons will be comprised of two phases: 74 townhomes homes (Essence) and 40 duplex homes (Elevate). Engaging Colonial architecture will showcase eight distinctive exterior colours accented with four different brick colours. Affordable luxury with interior finishings including such above-and-beyond standards as engineered hardwood flooring throughout. Ideal location on a quiet street at 23rd Ave. and 164th St. near all the amenities of Granview Heights, Southridge School and freeway access. Prices anticipated to start below $400,000. Priority registration anticipated to open this month. For more information visit legendaryliving.ca/hamptons or call 604.723.4497.

OSPREY:

Pitt Meadows Townhomes

Now priced from $294,000, OSPREY offers the final 24 rowhomes and 12 storefronts in MOSAIC’s masterplanned Osprey Village community. Located on the Fraser River shoreline at the southern tip of Harris Rd., these homes feature two-bedroom and two-bedroom plus den layouts with all the contemporary finishing’s, Georgian and Loft

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architecture and attention to designdriven 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 mosaichomes.com or call 604.465.8712.

Mason&Green:

Langley Townhomes

Polygon’s newest collection of two- and three-bedroom townhomes is located in Langley’s ever-expanding Willoughby neighbourhood. Modern Tudor-style architecture with brick detailing plus contemporary interior design with openplan layouts, gourmet kitchens boasting family-sized islands and quartz countertops, warm laminate flooring, private decks for outdoor entertaining, as well as attached double-car garages. Great proximity to shopping, restaurants, cafes and a brand new elementary school. Plus there’s The Maples Club —an 8,400 sq. ft. amenity building featuring outdoor patio area, resort-style pool and whirlpool, kitchen, fitness studio, great room with fireplace and more. Mason&Green will be located at 7848 – 209th St. in Langley. For more information visit polyhomes.com or call 604.871.4288. Sales start early 2014.

Lindy’s Crossing:

Chilliwack Homes

Continuing the tradition of excellence found at Chilliwack’s award-winning Garrison Crossing masterplanned community, Lindy’s Crossing offers townhomes, ranchers and executive homes with three to six bedrooms. Surrounded by mature trees and greenery, these homes boast nine-foot ceilings, hardwood flooring, thick crown moldings, luxurious carpeting, welcoming front porches and rich heritage exteriors. For more information visit gorebrothers. ca or call 604.991.5151.

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caLcuLate Your mortGaGe PaYments Interest rate

amortIZatIon PerIod

chart fIGure

eXamPLe: 5%

25 YearS

5.82

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

125

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

monthlY PaYment

mortgage PaYment calculatIon chart % intereSt rateS

amortIZatIon PerIods 10 YearS

15 YearS

20 YearS

25 YearS

3.00%

9.65

6.90

5.54

4.73

3.25%

9.76

7.02

5.66

4.86

3.50%

9.88

7.14

5.79

4.99

3.75%

9.99

7.26

5.91

5.13

4.00%

10.11

7.38

6.04

5.26

4.25%

10.23

7.50

6.17

5.40

4.50%

10.34

7.63

6.30

5.53

4.75%

10.46

7.75

6.44

5.67

5.00%

10.58

7.88

6.57

5.82

5.25%

10.70

8.01

6.74

5.96

5.50%

10.82

8.14

6.85

6.10

5.75%

10.94

8.27

6.98

6.25

6.00%

11.07

8.40

7.12

6.40

6.25%

11.19

8.53

7.26

6.55

6.50%

11.31

8.66

7.41

6.70

6.75%

11.43

8.80

7.55

6.85

7.00%

11.56

8.93

7.69

7.00

7.25%

11.68

9.07

7.84

7.16

7.50%

11.81

9.21

7.99

7.32

7.75%

11.94

9.34

8.14

7.47

8.00%

12.06

9.48

8.28

7.63

8.25%

12.19

9.62

8.44

7.79

8.50%

12.32

9.76

8.59

7.95

8.75%

12.45

9.90

8.74

8.12

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 nov 29 - dec 13, 2013 | metro vancouver new home guide 71

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 Brentwood 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 Moda Modello OakTerra Oro Paddington Mews Panacasa Parkside Greene RedBricks Reflections Silver Solo District Station Square Trio Venice Vibe Wall Centre Central Park CHILLIWACK / SARDIS Centre Field Englewood Village Garrison Crossing Heron’s Landing Jinkerson Vistas La Cason Radius Rivers Walk Summit Residences, The Townsend Terrace COQUITLAM 1123 Westwood Amberleigh Austin

TYPE

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

C O N TA C T

PRICE

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

PROJECT

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 From Mid $200’s 604-291-9130 Call theamazingbrentwood.com Coming Soon brittonliving.com From $489,900 604-436-1100 From $499,900 libertyhomes.ca Coming Soon 604-329-8228 Coming Soon 604-941-4663 From $209,900 604-288-7394 Coming Soon 604-320-3386 Call liveatburnabyheights.com Coming Soon 604-899-8800 From $349,800 604-899-8800 Coming Soon 604-435-9477 Call 604-435-9477 From $439,900 604-435-5565 Call 604-435-8866 Call 604-439-9580 From $365,900 604-456-0688 From $389,900 604-431-6033 Call 604-754-7338 From $274,900 604-438-9922 From the $290’s 604-437-0100 From $239,900 604-435-7088 From $299,900 604-527-7955 Call 604-525-8496 Call 604-435-8866 From $300’s 604-298-8800 From Low $300’s 604-438-1113 Call 604-218-3338 From $249,900 veniceliving.ca Coming Soon 604-970-9606 From $259,900 604-874-9232 From $299,900

SF LR LR TH SF TH

604-795-6938 604-534-5079 604-824-5062 604-858-7179 1-877-858-2408 1-800-830-7175 604-991-5151 604-991-1777 604-824-6473 1-800-830-7175

From $242,900 From $249,900 Call From $269,900 From $399,900 From $184,900 From $149,900 From $259,900 From $508,000 From $242,900

HR SF HR

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

Call Coming Soon From low $200’s

Penthouse (PH)

Live Work (LW)

Real Estate Sales & Marketing From the ground up

City Home (CH)

High Rise (HR)

Bloom Breeze Residences Bridlewood Burke Mountain Heights Carte Blanche Cedar Creek Celadon Charland Como Evergreen Grand Central 2 Hazel Kingston Maya Mackin Park MTwo MThree Oasis Reef Regan’s Walk Riley Secret Ridge Somerton Sterling Wynwood DELTA LADNER Canu NORTH DELTA Delta Rise Lakeside Luxor South Pointe TSAWWASSEN Brio Tsawwassen Heights Tsawwassen Shores Tsawwassen Springs LANGLEY Ascot Athenry Gate Bearing Pointe Charleston Place Cornerstone Elements Focal Point Kensington Mason & Green McBride Station Mission Green Nature’s Walk Varsity Virtue Winchester Estates York Yorkson Creek Yorkson South

Mid Rise (MR)

Low Rise (LR)

C O N TA C T

604-939-8808 604-374-4329 604-871-4194 778-285-6299 604-461-7777 604-880-1880 604-942-8416 604-492-3388 604-939-0018 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 604-288-8909 604-492-0222 604-468-7688 secretridge.ca 604-469-8581 604-464-2260 604-942-2239

$264,000 From $399,900 Coming Soon From Low $700’s Call From $419,900 From $339,900 Call From $208,800 From $267,900 From $309,900 From $220,500 Coming Soon Call From $199,900 From $599,900 From $281,900 Call From $349,900 From $199,900 From $349,900 Coming Soon From $699,900 From $689,900 From $349,900

604-940-5533

From $324,900

HR TH LR SF

604-594-7473 604-585-7107 604-590-8003 604-584-2908

From $189.900 From $598,000 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

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 604-377-7000 604-427-3311 604-871-4288 604-533-0881 604-871-4288 604-888-8370 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 $199,900 From $199,900 Coming Soon From $199,900 Coming Soon Coming Soon Coming Soon Call From $139,900 From $294,900 From $309,900 From $299,900 From $179,900 From $440,000

LR TH LR LR LR SF

604-463-0588 604-630-9030 604-318-5254 604-466-8783 604-477-1500 604-466-9278

From $139,900 From $254,900 Call From $149,900 Call From $459,900

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

PRICE

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

SF LR LR HR LR LR LR LR TH TH

MAPLE RIDGE 223 North Albion Station Cascada Edge on Edge Falcon Centre Hampstead at Silver Ridge

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TYPE

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

Kanaka Creek Mainstone Creek Maple Creek Montgomery Acres Parc Vue Pointe, The Spencer’s Green Station One Village Green Village Walk Wellington Station Wynnridge

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

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

PROJ ECT

604-476-1188 From $299,900 604-463-5000 Call 604-942-0606 From $469,900 604-477-2959 From $509,980 604-467-8884 Coming Soon 604-999-2452 From $489,900 778-846-3200 From $504,900 604-467-9300 Coming Soon 604-476-2292 From $279,900 604-465-6524 Coming Soon 604-380-0300 From $189,000 604-466-6388 Call

MISSION / HARRISON Fraser Landing TH 1-888-826-1177 Horizons TH 1-888-826-1177

PORT COQUITLAM Altura LR 604-552-5887 From $219,900 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 TH 604-469-8988 Call Dominion Fremont Blue TH 604-552-0319 From mid $300’s La Via LR 604-475-5100 From $169,900 Orchid LR 604-866-4206 From $149,900 HR 604-468-8252 Call Shaughnessy, The South Verde LR 604-468-8640 Call Valorie on the Park LR 604-464-4764 From $246,900 PORT MOODY Residences, The HR 604-552-0552 Call Station, The TH thestationliving.ca Call

From $249,900 From $319,800

RICHMOND Alexandra Court LR 604-278-5809 From $329,900 Blue Heron Marine Estate SF 604-649-8630 From $1,700,000 Carrera HR 604-244-7721 Call Concord Gardens HR 604-233-7748 From $300,000’s HR/TH 604-244-8333 From $296,000 Emerald Empire Living TH 604-244-9622 Call Gardens, The LR 604-271-3331 From $294,900 HR 604-278-3939 From $315,800 Harmony HR 604-233-7748 From $300,000’s Monet HR 604-303-7575 From $464,900 Opal at Richmond Centre Ora HR 604-278-8838 Call Orchard LR 604-303-8819 From $259,900 LR 604-274-7326 Call Pier, The Remy LR 604-279-8866 From $211,900 River Inlet MR/TH 604-233-2633 Call HR 604-282-7838 From $229,500 River Park Place LR 604-270-2482 Call Saffron Southpointe Cove TH 604-273-2828 Call TH 604-204-1077 Call Westminster Terrace

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 HR 604-523-0733 Call Carlyle at Victoria Hill HR 604-525-8980 Call Dominion HR 604-524-8080 From $224,900 Elliot St TH 604-517-1688 From $329,900 English Mews Flow TH 604-520-9880 From $508,900 Glass House Lofts LR 604-520-9890 Call LR 604-523-0733 From $266,900 Grove, The Lookout at Victoria Hill, The LR 604-523-0733 Call Northbank HR 604-523-0081 From S261,900 Parkside HR 604-523-0733 Call HR 604-523-0733 Call Parkside at Victoria Hill TH 604-533-3575 From $469,900 Rivers Walk SF 604-520-3226 From $476,900 Thompson Landing Trapp & Holbrook HR 604-525-0223 From $299,900 LR 604-522-2583 From $321,900 Viceroy NORTH VANCOUVER 15 West HR 604-980-9949 From $340,000 LR Coming Soon 221 East 3rd 700 Marine Drive LR/LW 604-984-0700 From $299,000 Anchor, The LR 604-988-8800 From Mid $200s MR/TH 604-983-9065 Call Atrium at the Pier LR 604-973-0298 Coming Soon Canyon Springs 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 604-985-0003 From $288,900 MR 604-983-9065 Call Landing, The 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 Northlands LR/TH 604-800-2120 Call Pinnacle Residences at the Pier MR 604-983-9065 Call Prescott HR 604-969-3333 From Mid S200’s Queen Mary LR 604-770-1645 From $349,900 LR 604-924-4488 Coming Soon Remix Seylynn Village HR 604-980-5000 Coming Soon Shore, The LR 604-980-0016 Call PITT MEADOWS Cedar Downs LR 778-846-3200 From $194,900 Liv42 LR 604-460-6601 From $134,900 Osprey TH 604-465-8712 Penthouse (PH)

Live Work (LW)

City Home (CH)

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

High Rise (HR)

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

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

SURREY 3 Civic Plaza Ashbury Hill Ascend Balance Bishop Creek Boardwalk Brixton Canvas Connect Edgewood Enclave at Boundry Park Esplanade at Waterstone Eton Fusion G3 Residences Grove at Cambridge, The Guildford Greens Heights Highlands at Sullivan Ridge Joi Living Kendra

Call From High $200’s From $170’s Coming Soon From $354,900 From $341,900 Coming Soon Coming Soon From $118,800 From $344,900 From $349,900 From $219,900 From Low $300’s From $350,000 Call From Low $300’s From $349,900 Coming Soon From $679,900 incl. GST From $339,000 From $329,900

Mid Rise (MR)

Low Rise (LR)

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

604-951-3331 ashburyhill.com 604-596-2202 tiensher.com 604-588-0005 604.506.1852 604-503-0483 liveatcanvas.com 778-395-1886 604-644-7811 604-657-3709 604-530-5399 etonliving.com 778-578-9779 604-453-6688 604-597-7177 604-307-0400 604-538-8888 778-565-7768 604-574-8888 604-590-9122

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

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PROJECT

Latis Latitude Lingo Links, The Lumina Madison Manarola Oliver’s Lane One 38 Panorama Station Panorama West Village Panorama Woods Park Avenue Quattro 3 Redwoods Rockwoods, The Silverwood Teo Hyland Residences Ultra at West Village Verve The Walks Wave Zen CLOVERDALE Cadence Clayton Heights Clayton Rise Creekside The Grove La Rue MacKenzie Estates One92 Sun 72 Salix 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 SF 604-543-3868 From $489,900 TH liveatone38.com Coming Soon TH 604-372-2275 From $299,800 TH 778-885-6700 Call TH 778-593-9954 From $314,900 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 LR 604-588-3783 From $160’s TH 604-440-8070 Call HR 604-951-9283 Call 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 604-572-0400 Coming Soon TH 604-533-6968 From $275,900 TH 604-575-2263 From $304,900 TH 604-538-2125 From $349,900 LR/TH 604-576-1772 From $199,900 TH 604-575-8806 From $292,900 LR 604-530-0054 From $241,900 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 LR 604-682-8813 From $269,900 Keefer Block HR 604-669-8200 From $389,900 Maddox HR 604-687-4353 Call Mark, The Modern HR amacon.com From $300’s One Pacific HR 604-899-8800 From $300’s 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 2nd & Commercial LR 604-800-8862 From $269,900 TH 604-298-2240 From $600,900 Avant Block 100 HR 604-682-8801 Call LR 604-569-3388 From $227,900 Bohème Central HR 604-687-4353 Call Charm LR 604-330-8838 From $266,900 Collection 45 LR 604-569-1555 Call Cordovan LR cordovan.ca Coming Soon Kensington Gardens LR 604-620-7886 Call Local LR 604-688-5527 From $349,900 Main Street LR 604-877-1116 From $339,900 Shine MR 604-261-3936 Coming Soon Shoreline LR 604-434-2205 From $359,900 Skyway HR 604-436-1100 Call View 388 LR 604-330-8838 From $219,900 Wall Centre 900 Hastings MR 604-683-0900 From $249,900 Wall Centre Central Park HR 604-874-9232 From $299,900 Penthouse (PH)

Live Work (LW)

City Home (CH)

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

TH 604-719-1700 From $420,900 Woodshire WEST SIDE 6 & Fir HR 604-899-8858 From $449,900 LR 604-568-7551 From $349,900 5555 Dunbar HR 604-228-8895 From $888,000 Academy Alder Crossing TH/Studios 604-600-5405 From $290,000 TH Coming Soon Anchor MR 604-738-0001 Call Arbutus Ridge HR 604-646-1111 From $499,900 Binning Tower Cambie & 7th HR/TH 604-568-5060 Call Crescent on McRae, The TH 604-652-2515 Call LR 604-687-8800 Coming Soon Elizabeth 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 HR 604-638-9998 From $256,900 MC2 604-876-8819 From $349,900 Meccanica MR Montgomery TH 604-369-6641 From $985,800 Oak by Listraor TH liveatoak.com Coming Soon MR/HR 604-874-8368 From $349,900 One, The 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 LR 604-731-5522 Call LR 778-986-7860 From $347,500 Riley, The 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 Blu TH Breeze TH Gemini LR George TH Grandview Heights TH Hampton’s TH Headwaters LR Heights, The TH/LR Juniper SF Morgan Crossing LR Morgan Living SF Newport at West Beach LR Niche TH On The Course TH Promenade LR Royce LR Saltaire LR Sausalito MR Semiahmoo Trail TH Southbrooke SF Summerfield SF Toccata TH Winter Street LR Woods TH

High Rise (HR)

Mid Rise (MR)

Low Rise (LR)

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