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These days, saving money for a down payment on a home is no easy feat — especially if it’s your first home and you have no equity from a previously owned property. Daunting as it may seem, there is a new incentive from the federal government to help first-time homebuyers purchase a home.
You may or may not already know about the Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP), where you can withdraw up to $35,000 from your registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) and use it toward the cost of building or buying a qualifying home for yourself or for a relative with a disability.
If you are doing this with a partner, that can add up to $70,000. However, you will have to pay back into your RRSP the amount you withdraw within 15 years.
Recently, the feds introduced another tax-free way to save for a home that you don’t have to pay back, and the program began April 1. If you contribute to it but end up not buying a home, then you can roll it over into your RRSP. To find out more, turn to page 22. Our mortgage expert, Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, outlines all the details so you can decide if this works for you.
As always, we have a lot of great articles to help you on your homebuying journey, including an explanation of leasehold strata living and a profile of the White Rock neighbourhood.
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Introducing The North, a limited release of 67 exclusive residences defined by bold architecture, spacious interiors and the convenience of central Port Haney living. Life at The North means mountain views, river walks, retail amenities and transit access, all steps from home.
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FIRST-TIME BUYER INCENTIVE: Dulex Laidler is offering first-time homebuyers an opportunity to purchase into Sitka House with a five per cent discount on its remaining studio and junior one-bedroom homes. Located in Port Moody, Sitka House is a six-storey building featuring a collection of 88 studio to threebedroom homes with amenities such as a communal rooftop patio, fitness centre, co-working space and a pet wash station. Vice-president of sales and marketing of the locally owned company, Alex Rasovic, says Dulex Laidler, “envisioned this development as an opportunity for the next generation to enter Port Moody’s real estate market.” For more information, visit sitkahouse.ca. Completion is slated for early 2025.
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Seaside splendour
Executive Group Development introduces West Coast Estates, situated in north Tsawwassen adjacent to the seaside boardwalk and Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Centre. A collection of 127, studio, one- and twobedroom plus flex condominiums, West Coast Estates is a new 20-acre oceanside master-planned community
showcased by a mix of single-family homes, townhomes, multi-family condominiums, and select laneway homes. The community is anchored by two neighbourhood parks with a greenway path connecting to 66 kilometres of trails. Prices start from the low-$300,000s. For more information, visit livewce.com.
Coming soon
Kerkhoff introduces its newest Okanagan project. Coming soon, Sokana will consist of two buildings, with 234 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom riverside residences. Bordering the Riverside Village and Penticton Channel, Sokana is the
developer’s first residential offering in Penticton. Sokana is minutes by bike to the city’s ever-growing culinary and craft brewery scene, beaches and lakelife adventures. Mark your calendars — the launch happens this summer. Register today at liveatsokana.com.
Measure Twice, Cut Once podcast
The Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) recently released episode #38 in its podcast, Measure Twice, Cut Once. In this episode, host Chris Hall discusses BOSS, which stands for Building Offsite Sustainable System. Hall addresses ways homeowners can reduce the impact of their housing footprint with BOSS, a factory-built wall system designed to build higher Energy Step Code level homes, including passive house. Developed by B Collective, BOSS is an open-source system, which the company hopes will help advance the learning curve to lower building costs, improve building efficiencies and increase quality of output. “With BOSS, you are getting carbon reduction and thicker walls. BOSS dramatically reduces the on-going operating energy that you put into your house,” says Hall. Available for download now: havan.ca/ episode-38-boss-building-solutions.
FIND YOUR NEXT HOME
This page features a few of the latest properties to keep your eye on in the Metro Vancouver area.
PREVIEWS & REGISTRATIONS
5656 BALACLAVA
Home type: Condominiums
Developer: Hon Developments
On the map: Vancouver Web: 5656balaclava.ca
Info: 5656 Balaclava is an inviting new collection of one-, two- and three-bedroom concrete residences where Kerrisdale, Southlands and Dunbar connect. The intimate collection of homes is defined by well-planned design and architecture that fits seamlessly into the fabric of its leafy residential surroundings. Amenities are designed to complement residents’ active and social lifestyle, featuring a mix of indoor, outdoor and hybrid spaces that encourage connection and community. Register today.
KING & COLUMBIA
Home type: Townhomes
Developer: Forme Development
On the map: Vancouver Web: kingandcolumbia.com
Info: Thirty modern brownstone-inspired one-, two,- three- and four-bedroom homes are centred in Riley Park’s charm. Timeless architecture and thoughtful design create an indoor/outdoor living experience and enhanced lifestyle without compromise for discerning families on Vancouver’s upper West Side. Live on a tree-lined street, blocks from the leafy pathways of Queen Elizabeth Park, the SkyTrain station on Cambie Street and sophisticated dining along Main Street and Cambie. Register today.
PORT & MILL
Home type: Condominiums
Developer: Streetside Developments
On the map: West Coquitlam Web: portandmill.ca
Info: Say ‘hello’ to Port & Mill, a new block of well-crafted one,- two- and three-bedroom condos in West Coquitlam. Discover a quiet oasis to the east and urban comforts to the west. Which one will you choose? Register today.
WILDWOOD
Home type: Single-family, duplexes
Developer: British Pacific Properties and Beedie Living
On the map: West Vancouver Web: liveatwildwood.com
Info: Where architecture becomes one with nature. Wildwood offers a variety of living experiences for all lifestyles including two-bedroom-plus-den and three-bedroom homes. Lush backyards and generous patios and decks deepen the connection to the outdoors. Weaving forest trails, snow-covered ski runs and fresh mountain air define everyday life. Register today.
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KING & COLUMBIA
SOUTH SURREY – WHITE ROCK
1. ALTUS WHITE ROCK 1526 Finlay Street 778-294-7794 altuswhiterock.com
2. THE BOROUGHS 2070 Oak Meadows Drive 604-531-6767 theboroughs.ca
358 - 175A Street 778-862-8002 4. SOUTHAVEN 3300 King George Blvd. 778-551-1856 southvaven.ca
COVER STORY
The Landmark at Foster Martin
EMBRACE THE ART OF WHITE ROCK LIVING
It’s official, savvy homebuyers have fallen in love with the Landmark Tower at Foster Martin. Located in the heart of sunny White Rock, this 25-storey residence represents the final chapter in this sophisticated urban community – a dramatic combination of curves and angles, ocean-blue glass accents and lush greenery, tranquility and a distinctly urban vibe.
DESIGNED FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE
Once completed, the Landmark Tower by Foster Martin is poised to become one of this popular beach town’s most exclusive and enviable new communities. Here,
you’re surrounded by lush greenery from more than 15 parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and golf courses. All this and yet you’re a two-minute stroll from the Semiahmoo Shopping Centre, a 10-minute drive from the retail delights of Morgan Crossing, and about five minutes from the boutiques and eateries found along the waterfront.
White Rock also boasts more annual hours of sunshine than any other part of Metro Vancouver, so it’s no wonder the eight kilometres of sandy beaches are known for warm water and excellent swimming. It’s also where you’ll find the famous
White Rock Pier, where Landmark hosts the annual Picnic on the Pier fundraiser that’s raised more than half a million dollars for the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation.
Inside, Foster Martin homes are a reflection of good taste and luxurious living. Wide-plank, Canadian engineered wood flooring throughout gives a warm, inviting ambience to complement the expansive windows that flood each room with natural light. Or step outside onto your balcony and savour the fresh, ocean breezes, morning sunrises or evening sunsets over the Pacific Ocean –each as unique as you are.
ACTIVE, SOCIABLE LIVING
Centrally located within the community is Foster Martin’s 10,000 sq. ft. Shore Club, where residents and their guests can gather around the indoor/outdoor heated pool, relax in the outdoor hot tub and steam/ sauna room, or take in a few rays on one of outdoor deck’s loungers. Ready to get fit? Foster Martin’s got you covered with a fully equipped training gym, yoga and stretching space, plus a dedicated health and wellness room.
When it’s time to simply chill out, perhaps engage in a friendly billiards competition with friends or take in a
movie on the entertainment lounge’s large-screen TV. There’s even a catering kitchen for creating snacks or a multi-course dinner. It’s all about enriching and invigorating your life.
And here’s yet another enticement. Integrated into the fabric of daily life is Foster Martin’s lavishly landscaped plaza with water features, terraced lawns, and plenty of comfortable seating. Known as White Rock Commons, this inviting gathering space is where people can enjoy boutique shopping, funky eateries, and a vibrant urban energy that makes every day feel like a holiday.
LOCATION
White Rock
BUILDER
Landmark Premiere Properties
HOME TYPE
Highrise
SALES CENTRE
Coming soon
CONTACT
fostermartin.ca
Foster Martin’s presentation centre opens soon, so be sure to visit fostermartin.ca for more information.
WHITE ROCK
POSTCARD VIEWS AND LIVING THE BEACH LIFE
by JANINE MACKIE
This seaside city near the BC/Washington border has blossomed since its early days as a weekend getaway and retirement mecca! Postcard views frame the historic pier and iconic white boulder. Surrounded by Surrey on three sides, White Rock’s boundaries are Bergstrom Rd. (136 St.) west, North Bluff Rd. (16 St.) north, Stayte Rd. (160 St.) east, and Marine Dr. south.
LIFESTYLE
Sunsets and seaside views. Two scoops of gelato. Fish and chip dinners serenaded by a symphony of seagulls. Simply put, White Rock is living the beach life with a dash of prestige. Many locals grew up vacationing here, and stayed to raise their own families. A closeknit, small town
vibe. People shop local, stop to chat on the oceanfront promenade and love annual events like the Sea Festival.
THE VIBE
Truth be told, White Rock was once nicknamed “the town of newlyweds and nearly dead.” While its mild sunny climate continues to attract active retirees, its upmarket real estate has attracted affluent young people. Seniors on scooters claim the sidewalks, while SUVs take to the roads transporting kids to their math tutors and hockey practices.
DOLLARS AND SENSE
Expect to pay more for everything from coffee to dry cleaning. That said, White Rock is a treasure trove of thrift
shops, including World Serve on Johnston and Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary on Prospect — often selling contents of local estates.
THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE REST
“More sunshine and less rain” mean more days for kayaking, pier jumping or scaling the legendary white rock
(glacier deposit) that sits on the 5km stretch of sandy beach. Locals appreciate the small-town feel, spectacular sunsets and accessibility to neighbouring Ocean Park. What’s not to love? Beach traffic along Marine Dr. on a sunny Sunday afternoon and high property taxes.
HOT SPOTS
WHITE ROCK BEACH, PIER AND PROMENADE
Fly kites, build sandcastles or wave at the passing trains. The promenade spans from the paddle board rentals at East Beach to the souvenir shops and restaurants at West Beach.
BEAN AROUND THE WORLD
Enjoy the panoramic views from the corner of Johnston and Thrift. This newbie serves a yummy iced caffe Americano. Love the building architecture too — best low-rise building of 2014.
SEMIAHMOO SHOPPING CENTRE
At the hub of 152 St. and 16 Ave., this mall is technically in Surrey, but meets the residents’ essential needs — groceries, banks, restaurants, dentists and variety of shops.
VANCOUVER – DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER
1. CLARIDGE HOUSE 498 West 41st Avenue
604-941-8305 polyhomes.com
2. GRYPHON HOUSE
6191 West Boulevard 604.620.8295 gryphonhousevancouver.com
3. WEST WIND 2620 Acadia Road 604-260-8446
5. AMBER
604-871-8600 aragon.ca/amber
6. THESIS W 49 Ave & Cambie St liveatthesis.com
7. SHIFT 35th Ave & Quebec St. aragon.ca/shift
8. THE CONSERVATORY
10. GRACE Ash & W30th gracewestside.com
11. FORM 1558 West 6th Ave formbyanthem.com
12 PARK 1698 West Georgia Street anthemproperties.com
13. GRYPHON NOVA Oak & 67th
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INTRODUCING THE TAX-FREE FIRST-HOME SAVINGS ACCOUNT
The tax-free first-home savings account (FHSA) was first proposed in the federal government budget in 2022. Now the feds have confirmed that as of April 1, 2023, financial institutions may start offering the new FHSA. This means that Canadians have a new registered plan to help them save for their first home.
The FHSA is a new registered plan to help first-time homebuyers save up to $40,000 tax-free over the life of the plan. Similar to a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP), contributions to an FHSA would be tax deductible. Like a tax-free savings account (TFSA), any income or gains inside the FHSA along with the withdrawals would be tax-free.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO OPEN AN ACCOUNT?
• You must be a Canadian resident.
• 18 years or older and;
• First-time homebuyer, which
means you or your spouse or common-law partner did not own a qualified home that you lived in as your principal residence at any time in the year the account is opened or the four calendar years that followed.
WHAT ARE THE FHSA PARAMETERS?
The account can stay open for 15 years or until the end of the year when you turn 71, or at the end of the year following the year in which you make a qualifying withdrawal from an FHSA for the first home purchase, whichever comes first.
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” You can contribute up to $40,000 over your lifetime and up to $8,000 in any one year, including 2023
HOW MUCH CAN YOU CONTRIBUTE?
You can contribute up to $40,000 over your lifetime and up to $8,000 in any one year, including 2023, (even though you are not able to start contributing until April 1, 2023).
The annual contribution limit applies to contributions made within the calendar year. You can carry forward up to $8,000 of your unused annual contribution amount to use in a later year (as long as you don’t surpass your lifetime contribution limit). As an example, if you open an FHSA in 2023 and contribute $4,000, you can contribute up to $12,000 in 2024. Carry-forward amounts do not start accumulating until after you open an FHSA.
If you wish, you can have more than one FHSA account, but the total
amount you can contribute across all of your FHSA accounts cannot exceed your annual and lifetime FHSA contribution limits.
Also, you would be able to claim an income tax deduction for contributions made in a particular taxation year.
WHAT IF YOU DON’T PURCHASE A HOME?
Any savings not used to purchase a qualifying home can be transferred to an RRSP or RRIF (Registered Retirement Income Fund) on a nontaxable basis. In addition, the funds that are transferred to an RRSP or RRIF will be taxed upon withdrawal. If you decide to withdraw the FHSA funds instead of transferring them, they will be subject to taxes.
WHAT IS A QUALIFYING WITHDRAWAL?
To withdraw the funds tax-free, you must make a qualified home purchase by meeting the following conditions:
• You must be a first-time homebuyer when you make the withdrawal and a Canadian resident.
• You must have a written agreement to buy or build a qualified home before Oct. 1 of the year following the year of withdrawal.
• You must intend to occupy the home as your principal residence within one year after buying or building it.
HOW IS THE FHSA DIFFERENT FROM THE HOME BUYERS’ PLAN?
With the current Home Buyers’ Plan, Canadians can withdraw up to $35,000 from their RRSP, subject to eligibility and conditions, and then pay back the funds to their RRSP over 15 years. If you don’t pay it back, you must pay taxes on those funds. Unlike the Home Buyers’ Plan, with the FHSA, the funds do not need to be paid back.
As a first-time homebuyer, an individual could withdraw up to $40,000 from a FHSA and another $35,000 from their RRSP as tax-free funds to put towards the purchase of their home.
It is recommended that a prospective first-time homebuyer review the details of each plan to determine how to make the most of them to increase their savings.
Alisa Aragon-Lloyd has been a mortgage expert for more than 11 years. She has her own company, Bridgestone Financing Pros, powered by DLC Origin Mortgages and is on the board of directors for the Homebuilder Association of Vancouver (HAVAN) and an award-winning member.
BURNABY – NEW WESTMINSTER
1. OASIS AT CONCORD BRENTWOOD 4863 Dawson Street concordoasis.com
2. JUNEAU 604-299-9191 juneaubyamacon.com
3. CEDAR CREEK 7166 14th Street 604-529-8868 liveatcedarcreek.com
8. O2 METROTOWN 5137 Kingsway 778-886-8280 o2metrotown.com
9. AZURE AT SOUTHGATE CITY 7662 18th Street 604-544-8800 azureatsouthgate.com
10. THE STANDARD Metrotown thestandardbyanthem.com
11. SLATE 5180 Lougheed Hwy slatebybeedie.com
12. CONCORD SKY-HOUSE 4750 Kingsway concordmetrotown.com
4. ALASKA 4455 Alaska St 604-299-9191 alaskabyamacon.com
5. BORDEAUX 4247 Lougheed Hwy bordeauxliving.ca
6. ECLIPSE BRENTWOOD 2463 Beta Avenue thind.ca/eclipse
7. MOONLIGHT SONATA 3550 Wayburne Drive 604-716-0005 moonlightsonata.ca
13. POLARIS METROTOWN 6699 Dunblane Ave 604-565-7733 polarismetrotown.com
14. NUVO 6075 Wilson Avenue nuvobyanthem.com
15. THE AMAZING BRENTWOOD 4567 Lougheed Hwy 604-298-7314 theamazingbrentwood.com
16. SOLO 4 2131 Willingdon Avenue 604-298-8800 soldistrict.com
17. CONCORD METROTOWN Nelson Ave & Kingsway concordmetrotown.com
18. HIGHLINE METROTOWN 6511 Sussex Avenue highlinemerotown.com
NEW WESTMINSTER
19. MOODY ON THE HILL 228 6th Street moodyonthehill.com 778-895-5533
20. THE KEARY 230 Keary Street thekearybywesgroup.ca
1. WEST 505 Nelson Street westbybeedie.com
2. SYDNEY
545 Sydney Ave. 778-948-0333 sydneybyledmac.com
8. DWELL Smith Ave & Clark Rd dwellbyanthem.com
9. PORT & MILL
604-936-8818 portandmill.ca
3. VUE Foster Ave & Whiting Way vueliving.ca
4. SOPHORA AT THE PARK #101 - 1135 Pipeline Road 604-942-8416 polyhomes.com
5. PRECIDIA 520 Cottonwood Ave 604-422-0080 precidiabyledmac.com
6. ALINA 604-259-8626 ownalina.com
7. SOL Como Lake Ave & Robinson 604-937-9688 solexperience.ca
10. QUEENSTON 3431 Queenston Avenue 604-259-7178 queenstonliving.ca
MAPLE RIDGE
11. PROVENANCE 11295 Pazarena Place 604-467-2285 polyhomes.com
12. CREST KANAKA SPRINGS 25024 112 Ave 604-405-1903 kanakasprings.com
13. THE NORTH AT PORT HANEY 604-477-1500 thenorthliving.com
LEASEHOLD STRATA LIVING
A VIABLE, VIBRANT ALTERNATIVE TO FREEHOLD
by SUSAN M BOYCE
Although leasehold strata is a time-honoured tradition in many areas of the world, in BC, it remains something of a rarity. It’s seldom discussed, frequently misunderstood, and often perceived as a second-best alternative to freehold or fee simple.
Today, the popularity of strata leasehold is on the rise, especially with the increasing number of First Nation properties currently under development.
There’s also one potential bonus that’s easy to overlook. Sometimes leasehold creates an opportunity to live in places you wouldn’t be able to live otherwise. For example,
at UBC, there’s virtually no freehold land and at SFU, there’s none. If you want to be part of the campus lifestyle, leasehold is a way to be able to do it.
In this issue, NextHome chats with Richard Bell, principal at Bell Alliance, about some of the myths and realities of the leasehold market.
New Home + Condo Guide: Is leasehold recognized as a valid form of homeownership under the regulations of BC’s Condominium Act?
Richard Bell: Yes, part three of the Condominium Act specifically addresses strata leasehold properties.
New Home + Condo Guide: So, a leasehold development is effectively the same as a freehold in terms of getting a mortgage or leaving the property to a beneficiary of your will?
RB: Exactly. You’ll also be subject to paying property tax the same as other types of homeownership. One difference worth noting, though, is that if your lease is with First Nations, there is a different land title registration process.
NH+CG: Are there different types of leasehold properties?
RB: Leases are either prepaid, meaning the cost is built into the
purchase price with no further payments until that lease expires, or they’re non-prepaid, meaning the owner will have a monthly lease payment in addition to strata fees and any mortgage they’re carrying. Most, but not all leases today are prepaid for a certain amount of time—usually 99 years.
NH+CG: What happens at the end of the lease term?
RB: The property title reverts to the owner. Depending on the lease,
there may be a right of renewal. However, where there is no right of renewal, there may be the ability to negotiate an extension such as what is currently taking place with the city of Vancouver on the False Creek leaseholds.
NH+CG: There is a fair amount of anecdotal information suggesting leasehold properties appreciate at roughly the same rate as freehold, especially well-located, well-designed condos from a quality builder. Is that true throughout the entire lease period?
RB: If you’re thinking about a leasehold purchase, you need to consider how close your “expiry date” is, because as you approach the end of the lease, the value of your asset will go down. If you’ve just bought a new home with a 99-year
lease, there’s obviously not going to be much impact on the value, so yes, it will appreciate. But in an area like South False Creek, where some leases are expiring in the next few years, there’s a significant impact on marketability and price.
NH+CG: Any final thoughts?
RB: In Vancouver, some of the most valuable properties are leasehold owned by the city or the school board. And now the trend of building quality homes in partnership with First Nations is going to increase the prominence of this homeownership into focus—which is a good thing.
Richard Bell is the founding partner of Bell Alliance LLP, a board member of Small Housing BC and World Housing, as well as a past board member of the Arts Club Theatre. Visit bellalliance.ca to learn more.
Richard Bell
NORTH SHORE
1. PARK WEST 1633 Capilano Road parkwestliving.ca
2. EXECUTIVE ON THE PARK 660 Clyde Avenue 604-926-2398 executiveonthepark.com
3. HAWKSLEY 3963 Uplands Way liveathawksley.com
4. BADEN PARK 904 Lytton Street badenparkbyanthem.com
5. 1331 AMBLESIDE RESIDENCE 1331 Marine Drive 1331Ambleside.com
SQUAMISH
6. BRITANNIA BEACH BC 99 & Copper Dr 604-980-0016 britanniabeachliving.com
7. SEA AND SKY 604-559-7918 hellosquamish.com
8.
1606
redbridgesquamish.com
RICHMOND
NORTH DELTA
RICHMOND
1. MINORU SQUARE 5740 Minoru Blvd thind.ca/minorusquare
2. LUXE LANSDOWNE Lansdowne Road & Number 3 Road luxelansdowne.com
3. PARK RESIDENCES II AT MINORU PARK 6333 Mah Bing Street 604-563-8899 parkresidences.ca
4. RC RICHMOND 6331 No. 3 Road 604-788-6608
5. GALLERIA 8555 Capstan Way 604-233-7748 concordgalleria.com 1
HOT PROPERTIES
SURREY – LANGLEY – ABBOTSFORD –
MISSION
SURREY
1. PIANO 105A & City Parkway concordpiano.ca
2. PARK GEORGE 9908 King George Blvd 604-583-9866 parkgeorge.com
3. DISTRICT NW University Drive & 105 Avenue thind.ca
4. CENTURY CITY HOLLAND PARK 13583 98 Avenue centurycitysurrey.com
5. PURA 105 Ave & 132 St mypuracondo.com
6. AMAYA LIVING 106 Ave & 140 St amayaliving.ca
7. SEQUOIA 133 Street & 104 Avenue Sequoiawestvillage.ca
LANGLEY
8. ALDERGROVE TOWN CENTRE 3100 272 Street atcliving.com
9. HAYER TOWN CENTRE 76 Avenue & 200 Street 604-800-9662 hayerbuildersgroup.com
10. THE HIVE AT WILLOUGHBY 206222 80 Avenue 778-686-8572 thehivewtc.com
11. WESTBROOKE AT WILLOUGHBY 604-385-3540 foxridgehomesbc.com
12. HEATH 80 Ave & 206 St heathliving.com
ABBOTSFORD
13. THE RAIL DISTRICT 2774 Montrose Avenue 604-850-0040 raildistrict.ca
NEW
These listings are meant to offer a comprehensive overview of new home and condo developments currently being marketed throughout Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.
ABBOTSFORD
Court MR
604-621-5888 Now Selling
Downtown Gate TH 604-357-1943 Coming Soon
Falcon Ridge SF 604-309-0540 From $789,000
High Street Village LR/TH highstreetvillage.ca Coming Soon
JEM LR jemliving.ca Coming Soon
McKenzie Mews TH mckenzie-mews.com Coming Soon
Montvue LR montvueliving.ca Coming Soon
Onyx at Mahogany LR 778-255-7099 Now Selling
The Peak at Mountainview TH mymountainview.ca Call
The Rail District TH raildistrict.ca Register Now
BURNABY
O2 Metrotown HR o2metrotown.com Now Selling
Azure at Southgate HR azureatsouthgate.com Now Selling
Bordeaux HR bordeauxliving.ca Call
Byrnepark LR/TH 604-228-8530 Now Selling
Cedar Creek MR 604-529-8868 Call
Concord Brentwood HR 604-435-1383 Call
Concord Metrotown HR concordmetrotown.com Coming Soon
The City of Lougheed 2 HR 604-328-7128 Call
Contour Metrotwon HR contourmetrotown.com Coming Soon
Eclipse Brentwood HR thind.ca/eclipse Coming Soon
Lumina HR/TH luminabrentwood.com Coming Soon
Highline Metrotown HR highlinemetrotown.com Call
Kings Crossing by Cressey PH 604-720-5357 Now Selling
Maywood on Park HR 604-435-8866 Now Selling
Moonlight Sonata TH moonlightsonata.ca Register Now
Nuvo HR nuvobyanthem Coming Soon
Oasis at Concord Brentwood HR 604-435-1383 Call
Oslo HR osloliving.ca Call
Perla HR 604-434-2205 Register Now
Polaris at Metrotown HR polarismetrotown.com Selling Now
Tailor HR 604-299-1001 Call
Terraces at The Peak HR 604-559-5795 Call
The Amazing Brentwood HR 604-298-7314 Call
The Standard HR thestandardbyanthem.com Coming Soon
Riviera HR rivierabyledmac.com Coming Soon
Slate HR/TH slatebybeedie.com Now Selling
SOLO 4 HR 604-298-8800 Coming Soon
Sun Towers 2 HR suntowersmetrotown.com Call
CHILLIWACK
Acadia at Garrison TH 604-991-5151 Call
Base 10 TH 604-991-9951 Call
Cedarbrook TH/SF 604-490-3451 Coming Soon
Elk Creek Estates SF 604-316-4140 Now Selling
Iron Horse SF/RH Ironhorseliving.com Call
Lakeside at Cultus Lake LR 604-250-3662 Now Selling
Malloway Village SF 604-961-5160 Now Selling
Skynest LR 604-362-1505 Call
Vista Green at the Falls TH vistagreenliving.com Call
COQUITLAM
Alina HR ownalina.com
Coming Soon
Allison LR mosaichomes.com Coming Soon
Amber Gate TH 778-871-9532 Coming Soon
Band HR band.townline.com Coming Soon
Bastille LR bastille.porte.ca Coming Soon
Baycrest West TH liveatbaycrest.com Call
Burke Village SF/TH/LR burkevillage.ca Coming Soon
Dwell TH dwellbyanthem.com Register Now
Elmwood HR elmwood.marcon.ca Now Selling
Florin LR liveatflorin.com Coming Soon
Forester Two TH forester.townline.ca Coming Soon
Gardena HR 604-801-7000 Register Now
The Heights on Austin HR theheightsonaustin.com Call
The Robinsons Parkside CollectionTH 604-683-5441 Call
Laval LR liveatlaval.com Coming Soon
Linc MR livingatlinc.com Coming Soon
The Oaks LR theoakscoquitlam.com Call
Port & Mill LR info@portandmill.ca Selling Now
Precidia HR precidiabyledmac.com Coming Soon
Queenston TH queenstonliving.ca Coming Soon
Riley Park TH mosaichomes.com Coming Soon
Sheffield SF mstarhomes.com Coming Soon
Skagen TH 604-931-2283 Now Selling
Skylark LR 604-451-8518 Coming Soon
SOL HR 604-937-9688 Register Now
Sophora at the Park HR 604-942-8416 Register Now
Sydney HR 778-948-0333 Now Selling
Sydney Townhomes TH 604-961-3559 Call
Terrayne at Burke Mountain TH terryane.townline.com Coming Soon
Vue HR vueliving.ca Coming Soon
West HR westbybeedie.com Call
DELTA & TSAWWASSEN
Boardwalk TH/DU/SF 604-306-2226 Call
The Madison LR madisonresidencs.ca Coming Soon
Peregrine LR 604-943-6677 Call
Southlands SF/TH/LR discoversouthlands.ca Call
South Grove TH southgrovehomes.com Call
The 85 LR 85scottrdliving.com Call
Tsawwassen Heights SF 604-271-7288 Call
Tsawwassen Landing SF/LR 604-638-3500 Now Selling
Walker House HR walkerhousedelta.com Coming Soon
West Coast Estates SF 604-800-9099 Call
Westhampton TH 604-946-0477 Now Selling
LANGLEY
Aldergrove Town Centre LR atcliving.com Coming Soon
Aston Carvolth Mews TH 778-705-1153 Call
Aviva TH avivaliving.ca Coming Soon
Canvas LR canvaslangley.ca Call
Centennial Court HR 250-590-1885 Coming Soon
Crofton TH 604-710-9060 Call
Eliza at Royal Bay TH elizacondos.com Coming Soon
Hayer Town Centre LR 604-800-9662 Call For Preview
Headwater TH 604-240-9148 Coming Soon
Heath TH heathliving.com Call
The Hive LR 778-686-8572 Call
Latimer Heights SF/DU/RH/TH 604-371-0698 Call
Madewell TH madebygatehouse.com Call
Mayfair TH 604-560-0272 Now Selling
The Towers at Latimer Heights TH 604-371-1669 Call Union TH 604-593-5251 Coming Soon
Unison LR unisonlangley.ca Coming Soon
Westbrooke RH 604-385-3540 Call
MAPLE RIDGE
Bridle Ridge SF mstarhomes.com Call
Crest Kanaka Springs SF kanakasprings.com Call ERA LR 604-239-1898 Call
Inspire LR 604-576-7722 Call
Kennedy TH kennedytownhomes.ca Register Now La Riviere LR 604-359-0135 Coming Soon
The North at Port Haney LR thenorthliving.com Coming Soon
Podium LR 604-657-7653 Coming Soon
Provenance TH 604-467-2285 Call
Sequoia Living TH 604-723-5386 Call
Sierra Ridge LR sierraridge.ca Call Windfall TH windfallbygatehouse.com Coming Soon
MISSION/HARRISON
Cedar Valley Rowhomes RH cedarvalleyrowhomes.ca Coming Soon
Harrison Highlands SF 1-888-758-0850 Call
Harrison Ridge TH 1-844-432-7444 From $690K Horizons TH 1-888-826-1177 From $319,800
Nelson & Grove SF mstarhomes.com Coming Soon Westminster Plateau LR/TH westminsterplateau.ca Coming Soon
NEW WESTMINSTER
Lighthouse LR 604-364-7424 Call
Moody on the Hill LR moodyonthehill.com Selling Now
Pier West HR 604-553-4211 Call
River Queensborough TH 604-438-5050 Call
NORTH VANCOUVER
1313 Ambleside Residence TH 1331ambleside.com Now Selling
1515 Rupert LR 236-869-2515 Call
Aire at North Harbour MR northharbourbyconcert.com Now Selling
Apex at Seylynn Village HR/TH/PH apexatseylynn.ca Now Selling
AVA LR 604-736-0050 Call
Baden Park LR/TH badenparkbyanthem.com Register Now
Ebb & Flow GH/CH/TH 604.818.1177 Now Selling
Evolv35 TH 604.785.7653 Call
Executive on the Park LR/TH executiveonthepark.com Coming Soon Forest Ridge LR 778-298-2280 Coming Soon
Founder’s Block South TH 604-689-3040 Coming Soon
Green on Queensbury LR/TH qualex.ca/green Register Now Innova LR liveinnova.ca Selling Now
Lennox LR 604-988-3617 Coming Soon
Lupine Walk Seymour Village LR seymourvillage.com Call
Millennium Central Lonsdale LR millenniumlonsdale.com Coming Soon
Neu on 3rd TH neuon3rd.ca Coming Soon
Park West HR 604-770-1336 Now Selling
The Trails TH liveat.thetrailslowerlonsdale.com Coming Soon
The Windsor HR 604-256-9178 Call West Oak TH westoakliving.com Selling Now
PITT MEADOWS
Nature’s Walk TH 604-262-1850 Now Selling
PORT COQUITLAM
Estella LR 604-375-7626 Call
PORT MOODY
Anchor LR 604-343-7719 Call
Bayrock Terrace HR bayrockterrace.ca Now Selling
Chroma LR 604-813-2547 Call
The Grande HR 604-552-0552 Now Selling
Hue HR 604-461-3445 Now Selling
RICHMOND
Atmosphere HR Atmosphereliving.ca Call
Burgundy TH 604-242-1193 Coming Soon
Cascade City HR 604-285-7285 Now Selling
CF Richmond HR 604-788-6608 Now Selling
Concord Galleria HR 604-233-7748 Call
Diamond Steveston TH 604-242-1193 Coming Soon
Grand, The HR 604-278-3880 Call
Hollybridge At River Green HR hollybridgeliving.com Call
Luxe Lansdowne HR luxelansdowne.com Call
Luxio On the Park LR 604-780-6433 Now Selling
Minoru Square HR thind.ca/minorusuare Coming Soon
One Park HR oneparkliving.com Call
Paramount HR Paramountliving.ca Call
Park Residences II at Minoru Park HR parkresidences.ca Now Selling
Prima HR liveatprima.com Coming Soon
River Green MR 604-233-2633 Call
Spires Road Townhomes TH southstreet.ca Coming Soon
Times Square Richmond HR timessquarerichmond.ca Now Selling
Torino HR 604-303-0148 Call
Trillion DP 604-242-1193 Call
Viewstar HR 604-630-6668 Call
Williams Living TH 604-831-9966 Coming Soon
SQUAMISH/WHISTLER
Aegean Homes LR 778-558-5113 Call
Britannia Beach… ...TH… britanniabeachliving.com… Coming Soon
Highline TH/DP 604-757-5550 Coming Soon
Redbridge MR/TH redbridgesquamish.com Coming Soon
Sea and Sky TH 604-559-7918 Call
The Lofts LR 604-815-1737 Call
SURREY
Amaya LR/TH amayaliving.ca
Call
Bell Green Park TH 604-592-4151 Coming Soon
Central HR 604-498-3887 Call
Century City Holland Park HR centurycitysurrey.com Call
Central Living LR 778-883-7366 Call
District NW HR thind.ca/districtnw Coming Soon
Elwynn Green TH 778-889-7496 Coming Soon
The Park Landmark TH 604-786-0006 Coming Soon
Hepburn TH hepburntownhomes.com Register Now
Insignia LR experienceinsignia.com Coming Soon
Nova TH mortisegroup.com Call
Nora TH 604-603-6313 Call
One Central HR onecentral.ca Call
Onyx & Ivory TH www.onyxivory.ca Coming Soon
Park George HR 604-583-9866 Call
Piano HR concordpiano.ca Coming Soon
Sequoia LR sequoiawestvillage.ca Coming Soon
Silva HR silvasurrey.com Coming Soon
Unison LR 604-498-2505 Coming Soon
Woodward TH 604-831-0307 Call
VANCOUVER & AREA
DOWNTOWN
1335 Howe HR 604-689-8535 Call
Bailey LR liveatbailey.ca Register Now
Burrard Place two HR burrardplace.ca Call
Curv HR thecurv.ca Coming Soon
Eventide LR eventidethree.com Coming Soon
Landmark on Robson HR 604-566-2288 Call
Mirabel HR 604-681-8110 Call
The Pacific HR grosvenorpacific.com Call
The Thurlow HR downtownabovebeach.com Coming Soon
Thesis LR liveatthesis.com Register Now
Vancouver House HR 604-893-8958 Call
EAST SIDE
2250 Garden Drive LR 2250gardendrive.com. Coming Soon
Ace one the Drive LR togetheronthedrive.ca. Coming Soon
Assembly LR assemblystrathcona.com Coming Soon
Brock House TH/SF 778-388-8682 Call
Clive at Collingwood LR cliveliving.com Coming Soon
Focal LR 604-563-6777 Coming Soon
Frame HR liveatframe.com Coming Soon
Francis TH 604-330-8848 Call
Graphia LR grafia.porte.ca Coming Soon
Linx LR 604-394-2602 Coming Soon
Paragon LR 604-688-5566 Coming Soon
River District Ardea HR wesgroup.ca/ardea Coming Soon
The Saint George TH the saintgeorge.ca Now Selling Shift LR aragon.ca/shift By Appointment
Templeton TH templetonliving.ca Now Selling
Triumph TH 604-563-6200 Call
The Windsor HR thewindsorliving.com Now Selling V on E49 LR 778-751-8930. Coming Soon
WEST SIDE
2030 Barclay HR 604-534-2020 Coming Soon
5656 Balaclava LR 5656balaclava.ca Now Selling
99 West MR 604-620-8600 From $528,800
Amber LR/TH 604-871-8600 By Appointment
Arbutus LR 604-307-0607 Call
Autograph LR autographliving.ca Coming Soon
Ava LR 604-736-0050 Coming Soon
Carven LR kerrisdalebykenstone.com Coming Soon
Chelsea by Cressey MR 604-805-1804 Now Selling
Claridge House HR 604-941-8305 Call
CURV HR thecurv.ca Register Now
Dunbar at 39th LR wesgroup.ca/dunbar Call
Eila on W49 TH 604-558-5848 Call
Form HR Anthemproperties.com Coming Soon
Grace TH gracewestside.com Register Now
Gryphon House MR 604-620-8295 Call
Gryphon Nova MR 604-620-8295 Call
Heather and Seventeenth LR Liveheather17.com Call
Heritage on Cypress & Second SF 778-729-0898 Call
Italia HR italiabysolterra.ca Coming Soon
Ivy on the Park HR 604-225-0117 Call
Just West TH 604-734-8883 Call
Kitsilano Block LR kitsilanoblock.com Coming Soon
Legacy on Dunbar LR 604-990-8800 Call
Lilibet LR 604-879-0030 Coming Soon
Oak +52 TH 604-828-7352
Oku 64 Oak LR okuliving.com
Ortus LR ortusliving.com
Park HR anthemproperties.com Coming Soon
Park Grand TH 778-999-2552 Coming Soon
Perron GH/TH 604-603-8889 From low $800’s
Pinnacle On the Park at False Creek HR 604-874-8368 Call
Primrose TH PrimroseVancouver.com Coming Soon
Pure LR purewest49.com Call
Rowe TH 604-299-1363 Comimg Soon
Rowen W47 TH rowen47.ca Call
Savannah HT liveatsavannah.ca Coming Soon
Savoy LR savoycambie.com Coming Soon
Sixteen & Burrard TH/DU 778-729-0898 Call
TESORO HR tesorobyconcert.com Now Selling
The Conservatory CH/HR 604-821-8291 Now Selling
The Kirkland LR 604-415-2908 Call
The Regent TH 604-273-1313 Call
Voyce LR voyce.ca Call
West 4th & Trimble SF 778-729-0898 Now Selling
W63 Mansion LR 63mansion.com Coming Soon
W68 HR w68.ca Coming Soon
West Boulevard DU 778-729-0898 Call
Westbury in Arbutus Ridge TH 604-620-8295 Call
West Oak LR/TH 778-716-6888 Now Selling
West Wind at Lelem HR 604-260-8446 Register Now
Winston South Oak LR 604-809-6233 Call
Wordsworth HR 604-882-0098 Register Now
Yukon Residences TH 604-558-5850 Call
WEST VANCOUVER
Bellevue by Cressey HR/TH 604-290-2626 From $4.4M
Evelyn TH 604-922-0330 Call
Executive on the Park LR 604-926-2398 Call
Galleries on the Bay LR 604-836-7355 From $490,000
Hawksley LR liveathawksley.com Now Selling
The Sentinel HR 604-926-9260 Call
Wildwood TH liveatwildwood.com Now Selling
WHITE ROCK/SOUTH SURREY
Altus LR 778-294-7794 Call
The Boroughs TH theboroughs.ca Now Selling
Douglas Green TH douglasgreenliving.com Coming Soon
Elisa TH elisaliving.ca Coming Soon
Horizon TH 604-441-8789 Coming Soon
Kendrick SF kendrickbymarathon.com Register Now
King & Crescent LR 604-560-0272 Call
Miramar Village HR 604-542-8882 Call
Monaco HR liveatmonaco.ca Call
The Loop TH gramercy.ca/home/the-loop Coming Soon
The Oak TH 604-360-0789 Call
Soleil HR soleilwhiterock.com Call
Southaven TH 604-377-1078 Call
South Village TH 604-910-9919 Call
OUT OF TOWN PROPERTIES
KELOWNA
Caban .LR/TH cabanbycressey.com Now Selling
ELLA HR 778-215-6788 From $679,900
NOTE: Pricing is subject to change; please contact the specific development for more up to date details or special promotions.
Live the experience at SÕL, West Coquitlam’s newest collection of ONE-bedroom to THREE-bedroom, elegant, sustainable mass timber homes. Conveniently located at Como Lake Ave and Robinson, SÕL nestles into a peaceful residential pocket, just blocks from all the action in this young, growing city.
Presentation Centre #201 – 552 Clarke Road, Coquitlam, BC Open Daily 12pm – 5pm info@SolExperience.ca | 604.937.9688
