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In February, the B.C. government released its 2024 budget. Highlights include helping with the cost of living through increasing B.C.’s family benefits, reducing childcare costs and an electricity affordability credit, among other things. Of specific interest to us here at New Home + Condo Guide are some new features that will affect the housing industry and homebuyers.
If you turn to page 12, our mortgage expert, Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, outlines major changes coming your way that will affect future and current homeowners, as well as anyone interested in investing in real estate. Some of the changes are positive, others not so much, depending where you sit on the home-buying spectrum. Regardless, staying informed is the best way to find the new home you’ve been looking for.
And speaking of looking for a new home, we also feature a neighbourhood profile of Maple Ridge, plus four dynamic neighbourhoods on Vancouver Island. Where you choose to live is just as important as the home you purchase, so getting to know the ‘hood beforehand ensures it will be a good fit for your lifestyle and needs.
As always, this issue is filled with other interesting and informative articles to help you on your home-hunting journey, including new releases, inspiring ideas on how to plant the right trees in your garden and tips to save (or splurge) when decorating your child’s bedroom.
Let us know what you think. We’d love to hear from you.
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PREVIEWS & REGISTRATIONS
ETHOS METROTOWN
Home type: Condominiums
Developer: Anthem
On the map: Burnaby
Web: ethosbyanthem.com
Info: A serene collection of homes in one residential tower at Metrotown’s eastern gateway. A graceful pinwheel architecture climbs 34 storeys above an artistic expression of nature. Homes and amenities are designed with purpose by Ste. Marie Studio, accentuating livability, style and the individual. Live removed, yet within walking distance from the happenings of a city. Register today.
LAKEWOOD
Home type: Townhomes
Developer: DIMEX
On the map: Vancouver Web: lakewoodliving.ca
Info: Innovative European design and a rich community are at the heart of Lakewood, a collection of 24 three-bedroom-plus-flex townhomes. Offering contemporary style, unparalleled comfort and a home designed for sustainability. Passive House home design focused on building comfortable, affordable
homes while saving up to 90 per cent in heating costs and lowering our carbon footprint. Conveniently located just three blocks from The Drive. Register today.
PARTINGTON CREEK
Home type: Townhomes
Developer: Polygon
On the map: Burke Mountain Web: polyhomes.com/community/ partington-creek/
Info: A new collection of three- and fourbedroom contemporary craftsman-style family townhomes. Located on a terraced hillside, with striking views overlooking farmlands along the banks of the Pitt River and towards Mount Baker. Homes boast open-concept layouts featuring gourmet kitchen, main-floor powder rooms, luxurious ensuites and family rooms in some homes. Register today.
PORTHAVEN
Home type: Condominiums
Developer: Northstar Development
On the map: Port Coquitlam Web: porthavenpoco.com
Info: Studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom
residences in downtown Poco. Bordering a reimagined Leigh Square, 108 homes feature curated retail at grade, amenities and an opportunity to build a life in your new home in an evolving urban community. Well-loved greenspaces such as Gates Park, Lions Park and Traboulay Poco Trail, the vibe is a mix of new urban energy and classic park peaceful. Register today.
THE COMMONS
Home type: Condominiums
Developer: Zenterra
On the map: Langley
Web: zenterra.ca/thecommons/
Info: Featuring studio, one- two- and threebedroom residences. With two designer colour schemes to choose from: Ash, a modern interpretation of timeless tones featuring ash grey upper cabinetry and rich walnut cabinets below, or Oak, the perfect blend of classic and contemporary, with crisp white upper cabinetry and light oak cabinets below. Open living areas with ninefoot ceilings, eight-inch, wide-plank luxury vinyl flooring throughout the living areas and soft, plush carpeting throughout the bedrooms. Register today.
PORTHAVEN
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PARTINGTON CREEK
1. WEST 505 Nelson Street westbybeedie.com
2. SYDNEY
545 Sydney Ave. 778-948-0333 sydneybyledmac.com
3. VUE Foster Ave & Whiting Way vueliving.ca
4. SOPHORA AT THE PARK #101 - 1135 Pipeline Road 604-942-8416 polyhomes.com
Picture this: Tall trees, fresh mountain air, and an unhurried lifestyle that allows plenty of time to stop and smell the roses. Now say hello to Everwood, a gated enclave of just 35 traditional and master-on-main townhomes that blend timeless architecture with the best of natural materials and dynamic floorplans. Ideally situated opposite Cross Cabins Park on the way to Alouette Lake, Everwood is just minutes from every urban amenity, yet feels like a world apart. More than 35,000 sq. ft. of natural landscape has been meticulously preserved, and not a single home backs directly onto a
neighbouring property, so there’s a welcoming sense of privacy that’s rare in a townhome community.
CELEBRATE LIFE
Inside, Everwood blends the warmth of wood and stone with contemporary features such as stainless-steel appliances, polished chrome faucets and fittings, as well as in-floor radiant heat and lowthreshold showers in master ensuites. Kitchens, always the heart of a home, are elegant with high-gloss subway tile backsplash and quartz countertops. Since you can never have too much storage, there’s even
bonus storage tucked out-of-sight into “secret” shelving above the upper cabinetry—perfect for seasonal items. And here’s a standard feature typically only seen in custom homes or as a costly upgrade: A custom, slattedwood accent on the island that matches the feature wall found either in the foyer or stairwell. Even garages are thoughtfully designed to complement the active, outdoor lifestyle that’s a prime Maple Ridge attraction for many buyers. All are side-by-side, and most will accommodate two trucks — or a truck plus kayaks, mountain bikes, and the rest of your favourite sports
gear — or an SUV and a workshop. Just let your imagination run wild, because you know, choice is good. In most homes, there’s also enough space on the driveway apron for a couple of additional vehicles for when guest come calling, which you know they will.
HOMES FOR EVERY LIFESTYLE
Everwood’s initial release will be a collection of two- and three-level townhomes situated on the lower part of this sloped property. Future phases will include master-on-themain floorplans for effortless agingin-place. The result is a community where every home enjoys spectacular views and a unique perspective.
TRUSTED BUILDER
With more than 25 years of building experience throughout Metro Vancouver, Woodlock Developments is a family-owned-and-operated company with a deep-rooted passion for designing stylish, livable homes that boast exceptional quality and luxury, homes that families grow into rather than out of, homes where you can put down roots. In short, Woodlock doesn’t just build homes, it builds legacies.
The Everwood presentation centre opens Saturday, May 4, at 23697 Fern Crescent in Maple Ridge. Come celebrate from 1-3 p.m. and experience Everwood for yourself. For more information, be sure to register today at liveateverwood.com.
LOCATION
Maple Ridge
BUILDER
Woodlock Developments
HOME TYPE
Townhomes
SALES CENTRE
Coming soon
CONTACT
liveateverwood.com
B.C.’S 2024 BUDGET MEANS
TAX CHANGES IN STORE FOR HOMEOWNERS
In its 2024 budget, the B.C. government announced new measures that will have a direct impact on the mortgage industry and housing market in British Columbia.
PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX EXEMPTIONS EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2024
1. FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER’S PROGRAM
The fair market value threshold for the first-time homebuyer exemption was increased, which is great news for first-time homebuyers who are purchasing their first home and have never owned an interest in a principal
residence anywhere in the world. Currently, if a first-time homebuyer purchases a property priced at less than $500,000, they don’t have to pay the property transfer tax. If the property is between $500,000 and $525,000, there is a partial exemption, and if the property is more than $525,000, they will have to pay the full property transfer tax, which is one per cent on the first $500,000 and two per cent on the balance.
ALISA ARAGON-LLOYD
This changes as of April 1, when the first-time homebuyer exemption will be applied differently. For properties valued at less than $835,000, the property transfer tax is not payable on the first $500,000, but instead, is payable on the difference between the value of $500,000 if the property is less than $835,000. If the property is valued between $835,000 and $860,000, then there will be a partial exemption based on a sliding scale.
If the property is valued at more than $860,000, then there is no firsttime homebuyer property transfer tax exemption.
For example, if the property value is $750,000, the property transfer tax that would be payable would be two per cent on $250,000 ($750,000 – $500,000). The new property transfer tax will be $5,000 compared to $13,000 (before April 1), a savings of $8,000.
To qualify for the new exemption, it doesn’t matter when the date of the contract of purchase was made, as long as the completion date is after April 1, 2024.
2. BUYERS OF NEWLY BUILT HOMES
There is welcome news for buyers of newly built homes (new construction) valued up to $1.1 million, who will also benefit from reduced costs through a newly implemented exemption.
Effective April 1, the purchase price threshold is increased from $750,000 to $1.1 million. There will be a partial exception for properties between $1.1 million and $1.15 million, and for properties valued at more than $1.15 million, there will be no exemption, and the full property transfer tax will be payable. It is important to note that the GST is not included in the purchase price when calculating the property transfer tax.
• B.C. HOME FLIPPING TAX
This tax will officially begin on Jan. 1, 2025, with the aim to deter speculators from inflating property prices by taxing the profits made from selling residential properties within two years of purchase.
The seller will be taxed up to 20 per cent of the income from the sale of the property. Properties sold within one year are taxed at 20 per cent and will decline to zero between 366 and 730 days.
If you sell a property on or after Jan. 1, 2025, income earned from the sale will be subject to the new tax if the property was purchased less than two years prior. Whether income earned from the sale of the property is subject to the tax depends on when you purchased the property.
For example, if you purchased a property on May 1, 2023, and sell it on January 31, 2025, the income you earn from the sale of the property would be taxable. If you decide not to sell the property until June 1, 2025, then the income you earn from the sale of the property would not be subject to the tax.
It is important to note that the seller of the property may be a B.C. resident or a resident anywhere else in the world.
There are some exemptions to the application of this tax, for example, if there are life circumstances motivating the sale of a property within two years such as separation or divorce, death, disability or illness, relocation to work, involuntary job loss, change in household membership, personal safety, or insolvency. Other exemptions may apply in the future.
• PRE-SALE CONTRACTS
What happens if you enter into a presale contract to purchase a property under construction and you close on the property once it is completed? With regards to the home flipping tax law and the two-year window, it will be considered that you have acquired the property on the date you entered the pre-sales contract.
If the person decides to assign the pre-sale contract and then close on the property that is already built, the acquisition date of the built property is the date they were assigned the contract.
If you assign the pre-sales contract to another person within two years of entering the pre-sales contract, then you will be subject to paying the flipping home tax on any profit received from the assignment.
For example, if you enter into a pre-sale agreement on May 1, 2025, for a condo that will be completed on Feb. 1, 2027, and you buy the condo when it is completed on Feb. 1, 2027, you will be considered to have acquired the property on May 1, 2025. However, if a person enters
into a pre-sale agreement on May 1, 2025 for a condo that will be completed on Feb. 1, 2027, and on Nov. 1, 2025, that person assigns the contract to you, even if you buy the condo when it is completed on Feb. 1, 2027, you will be considered to have acquired it on Nov. 1, 2025. More details on this will be outlined when the legislation is introduced.
If you have any questions on the property tax exemptions or the B.C. flipping home tax, contact a mortgage expert or a lawyer.
Alisa Aragon-Lloyd has been a mortgage expert for more than 13 years. She prides herself in helping her clients build wealth using many different strategies in real estate. She is licensed with Bridgestone Financing Pros and is on the board of directors for the Homebuilder Association of Vancouver (HAVAN) and is a multiple award-winning member.
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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
10. GRACE
7. SHIFT 35th Ave & Quebec St. aragon.ca/shift
8. THE CONSERVATORY 6080 Gray Avenue 604-821-8291
9. CURV 1059 – 1075 Nelson Street thecurv.ca
13. GRYPHON NOVA Oak & 67th 604-620-8295 gryphonnova.com
14. ITALIA 2323 Fir Street itlaiabysolterra.ca
15. MARCO POLO 6409 Cambie Street 604-620-8295 marcopolobygryphon.com
LAKEWOOD & TEMPLETON
THE EVOLUTION OF GREEN
Passive House: It’s the way of the future—housing design that combines environmental stewardship, state-ofthe-art quality, and sheer good looks to create homes that not only feel good, they live well.
Now there are two exciting opportunities to be part of the movement toward more sustainable living. Say hello to Templeton and Lakewood from DIMEX. These two collections of condominiums, townhomes, and garden suites are among the first to introduce this future-focused construction to East Vancouver—and homebuyers are taking note.
“People often don’t realize how many benefits Passive House design offers,” says Gwill Symons, of Cornerstone Architecture. “The soundproofing is exceptional, thanks to a high STC rating and extra insulation that blocks noise from neighbours and traffic. An HRV that recovers wasted heat and coolth and provides 24/7 fresh air also filters pollutants like dust or pollen out of the air and reduces carbon dioxide, so your home always smells fresh. Plus, stateof-the-art thermal bridging technology and high-performance windows keep the indoor temperature stable; warm in winter, cool in summer.”
Bottom line? A home that saves you as much as 90 per cent on
heating and cooling bills without sacrificing a contemporary, welcoming ambience. Who says you can’t have it all?
MORTGAGE INNOVATION
Need another enticement? DIMEX is working in collaboration with RBC to make owning your home easier and more affordable. Introducing the RBC Green Home Mortgage®, only available for Passive House design and homes with certain energy standards.
This innovative program allows buyers to extend their amortization period up to 35 years, so monthly payments are lower. Even better, once you’re approved, you stay approved throughout the entire construction period until your closing date.
WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Long popular for its unique vibe, The Drive is a melting pot of cultures, arts, and generations. It’s a neighbourhood where high fashion and organic food markets rub shoulders with an eclectic array of art galleries, antique shops, and some of the finest coffee bistros in the city. When you visit, be sure to leave time to check out some of the many ethnic restaurants such as Havana or Carthage Café, that
East Vancouver BUILDER
DIMEX Group
HOME TYPE Lowrise and townhomes
SALES CENTRE
610 – 1155 West Pender
CONTACT
dimexgroup.com
are part of the reason Time Out magazine listed Commercial Drive as one of the world’s 30 coolest streets.
Lakewood offers three-bedroom townhomes, while Templeton is comprised of two- and threebedroom condos and townhomes.
Two-bedroom homes starting at $879,900. Check them out at the DIMEX presentation centre, open by appointment only at 610 – 1155 West Pender Street in downtown Vancouver. Tel. 604.629.9985 or visit templetonliving.ca or lakewoodliving.ca to learn more.
Lakewood Templeton
Qualify up to 35 year amortization (typically offered up to 30 years) with firm approval for the entire construction period and more benefits through RBC Green Home Mortgage®. Lower your monthly mortgage payments today.
Take advantage of the program and own a sustainable home with the Passive House standard at Templeton today Choose from 2 & 3 bedroom condos and townhomes available from $879,900 and enjoy the superior living comfort Passive House design provides
DISCOVER
FOUR VANCOUVER ISLAND NEIGHBOURHOODS
by MICHELLE HOPKINS
It’s no secret that Vancouver Island is perfect for those who love to explore. From pounding waves, kilometre after kilometre of white sandy beaches to towering mountains and forested trails, it is a preferred choice where nature lovers look to put down roots.
FOUR COVETED NEIGHBOURHOODS ON VANCOUVER ISLAND
Dubbed the urban core of Westshore, Langford is one of the most soughtafter and fastest-growing cities in British Columbia. For the year 2021, Maclean’s magazine ranked Langford
the 18th most attractive community in Canada. And no wonder; aside from great weather and a low crime rate, owning a home is within reach — you can even purchase a small fixer-upper there for under $200,000.
Once little more than a bedroom community of Victoria, Langford has become an urban centre with its own unique business services and amenities, including a dynamic cultural and restaurant scene. Fueled by growth, new schools were built in 2022. Last fall, Pexsisen Elementary School and the 700-seat Centre
Mountain Lellum Middle School welcomed students.
According to Michael Sikich, president of The Agency Real Estate Marketing, Langford has seen a significant increase in new developments.
“There are great new schools, new businesses and amenities,” says Sikich, adding you can still buy an ocean view home in the high-$500,000s.
“Many families with children find this community appealing because of the schools, recreational activities and affordability.”
Pendray Farms North Saanich
Sidney Pier
Downtown Langford
On the south coast of Vancouver Island, Colwood is a burgeoning community that is popular for its breathtaking ocean front, trails, parks and beaches. Home to Royal Roads University, Colwood is a family-friendly neighbourhood of approximately 17,000 people — the population is expected to reach 26,500 by 2038.
Nestled on the Saanich Peninsula, North Saanich is a blend of rural and urban, with coastlines on three sides and offers access to some of the best outdoor recreational activities right at your doorstep. With a population
of more than 12,000 residents, North Saanich has 29 local parks and 34 kilometres of hiking, biking and running trails. As well, many homes offer stunning views of water, islands and mountains, making North Saanich an enviable place to live.
Sidney’s beautiful coastline features 17 beaches, plus 28 parks in the town, as well as the Sidney Waterfront Walkway, park trails, and many pedestrian paths. The neighbourhood oozes seaside charm and small-town friendliness, where streets and sidewalks are adorned with planters bursting with blooms.
“The easy access to the mainland and to the city of Victoria are desirable traits, but most people are drawn to the walkability of the community,” says Neil Blainey, director of projects with Island Realm Real Estate. “Seaside strolls and trips to the cafes and shops of the town centre are what make Sidney so attractive.”
With fabulous schools and amenities, as well as stunning vistas and Mother Nature’s best, what’s not to love about living in one of these neighbourhoods?
9. BRITANNIA BEACH BC 99 & Copper Dr 604-980-0016 britanniabeachliving.com
10. SEA AND SKY 604-559-7918 hellosquamish.com
11. REDBRIDGE 1606 Scott Crescent redbridgesquamish.com
12. FINCH DRIVE 1050 Finch Drive 778-990-1129
MAPLE RIDGE
SURROUNDED BY MOTHER NATURE
by MICHELLE HOPKINS
Maple Ridge is located in the northeastern section of Greater Vancouver between the Fraser River and the Golden Ears, a group of mountain summits that are the southernmost of the Garibaldi Ranges of the Coast Mountains.
LIFESTYLE
Boasting stunning views, fantastic trail networks, creeks and rivers, and its jewel, Golden Ears Park, this is a haven for equestrians and outdoor enthusiasts. It is safe to say it’s a healthy, outdoorsy lifestyle that attracts people to this enclave.
VIBE
With lots of young families living here, the vibe possesses an alluring fusion of city/country.
MEET THE NEIGHBOURS
Originally, this was a rural residential and large-lot suburban hamlet of about 600 residents. In 2021, the population of Maple Ridge was 90,990. If you’re a movie fan, you might like to know the city of Maple Ridge is a popular location for feature films and television series. The Ridge Film Studios is located downtown, and serves as
a set location for episodic television programs. In the 1980s, scenes for the feature film Rambo were shot here.
This area is also very popular with equestrians, so it is very common to see people riding horses along the trails. This is mostly a young professional family demographic, with children under the age of 12, and the bulk of the population in the 35 to 54 age range.
IN THE AREA
Maple Ridge is all about nature. However, that doesn’t mean there are no amenities. The Haney Place Mall has the trendiest retailers for clothing and apparel, home decor and appliances, health and beauty
items and more can be found. In addition, the city centre has everything you need.
PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES
Neighbourhood residents are mainly car dependent, however, Translink provides public transit services to Maple Ridge via buses and the West Coast Express. Haney Place Exchange is the main bus exchange, with every bus line in Maple Ridge stopping there at some point along its route.
REAL ESTATE
Real estate in Maple Ridge consists of townhomes and single-family homes and low-rise condominium apartments.
HOT SPOTS
UBC MALCOLM KNAPP RESEARCH FOREST
The UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest is home to black bear, cougar and black-tailed deer populations. As many as 26 species of birds have also been identified and the marshland to the west is an important wintering and breeding habitat for waterfowl.
As one of the largest parks in the province, Golden Ears Park is prized for its plethora of recreational activities! Designed with both day-trippers and campers in mind, it offers swimming, windsurfing, water-skiing, canoeing, boating, fishing and features three large campgrounds.
LOON LAKE
Loon Lake stretches more than 1.6 kilometres long. This picturesque and pristine lake is perfect for canoeing, kayaking, swimming or lounging about.
GOLDEN EARS PARK
BURNABY – NEW WESTMINSTER
16. SOLO 4 2131 Willingdon Avenue 604-298-8800 soldistrict.com
17. CONCORD METROTOWN Nelson Ave & Kingsway concordmetrotown.com
18. THE RAIL DISTRICT 2774 Montrose Avenue 604-850-0040 raildistrict.ca
THE RIGHT TREE
IN THE RIGHT PLACE
MARK AND BEN CULLEN
A new gardening season is ahead of us; a fresh chapter in the book of life-with-nature. We recommend that we make the best of it and plant some trees. It is important to plant the right tree in the right place and prepare the hole well. Here are some considerations when planting trees and our top recommendations:
1. SMALL TREES THAT FLOWER AND FRUIT
Small lots and densely populated urban areas are not suitable places for large growing shade trees. Here are our favourite trees that will grow no higher than seven metres and will flower and/or fruit.
a. Dwarf apple trees. There are dozens of varieties of dwarf apple trees available. Our favourite apple for vigour and strength is Cortland. The tree grows relatively quickly and produces lots of great mid-season eating apples.
b. Pears. The lowest-maintenance fruit tree out there. No need to look for dwarf pears, as a standard pear tree generally grows to about six or seven metres, given enough time. Also, look for Ornamental Pears, which have lots of white flowers but no fruit.
c. Cherries. Sour or sweet, cherries grow reliably in Metro Vancouver (zone eight). Stella is a great choice for a sweet cherry, as no partner is required to cross pollinate, otherwise you will need two. Sour cherries are self-fruitful.
d. Crab apple. An unfortunate name for a versatile and winter-hardy
tree. Dolgo produces red fruit in the fall that is suitable for canning. Otherwise, plant crab apples for their spring colour and small to medium stature.
2. SHADE: WHAT KIND?
For filtered shade that will provide the cooling effect of a deciduous tree (one that drops its leaves each fall) without cutting out all of the sunshine, look for these winners.
a. Locust. Shademaster is hardy to zone four (Ottawa). This variety features horizontal branching, while Skyline Honey locust produces a more upright, vase shaped structure. Both are disease- and insect-resistant and grow to a medium height of about 12 to 15 metres.
b. Birch. A long-time favourite. They produce filtered shade and the lovely white bark stands out in the winter garden. Look for native
birch, such as Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera), as they are resistant to the dreaded bronze birch borer, which has wreaked havoc with the European birch species.
3. EARLY SHADE/DENSE SHADE
Not all deciduous trees leaf out at the same time. Birch, willow and maples are among the earliest (early May) and Catalpa and Rose of Sharon are among the latest (mid-June). For early leaf cover that lasts late into the season, consider:
a. Maple (Acer). Native sugar maples leaf out in early May and drop leaves in mid to late October. Produce bright yellow colour come fall.
b. Chestnut (Aesculus). Have a close look at the flowers come early June and note that the upright panicle or candelabra features dozens of gorgeous orchid-like flowerets. We love Chestnut trees, but they are susceptible to blight, which may not kill them but creates brown-hued leaves that are not very attractive come late summer.
4. OUR FAVOURITE ALLROUND TREES
There are some trees that do not fit neatly into a single classification but are amazing for their own reasons. Here are my favourites:
a. Linden (Tilia cordata). Related to native Basswood. Provide lovely, cool, dense shade. Produce fragrant (green) flowers that attract pollinators (and make great tea). Lindens are winter hardy and disease-resistant. They feature a formal ace shaped structure that fits neatly into relatively tight spaces.
b. Japanese Tree Lilac Ivory Silk (Syringa reticulata Ivory Silk). Ivory Silk is an oval shaped, compact tree (great for smaller lots and spaces) that blooms reliably each Father’s Day in mid-June. Ivory Silk is winter hardy and resistant to disease and insect problems.
c. Oak. Any oak is a great oak, but we like native Red Oak (Quercus
rubra) and Pin Oak (Quercus palustris) best. Red Oak (so named as the wood is red) grows into a large 18-metre giant. Pin Oak is narrower and more suitable for the tight spaces of urban life.
Mark Cullen is a Member of the Order of Canada. He reaches more than two million Canadians with his gardening/ environment messages every week. Receive his free monthly newsletter at markcullen.com Ben Cullen is a professional gardener with a keen interest in food gardening and the environment. You can follow both Mark and Ben on Twitter @MarkCullen4, Facebook @MarkCullenGardening and Pinterest @MarkCullenGardening.
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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
3. DOUGLAS GREEN 358 - 175A Street 778-862-8002
4. SOUTHAVEN 3300 King George Blvd. 778-551-1856 southvaven.ca
5. THE LANDMARK AT FOSTER MARTIN 1475 Foster St 604-531-7111 fostermartin.ca
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 Now Selling
JEM LR jemliving.ca Coming Soon
Laurel on Mill Lake LR laurelmilllake.com 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
Arbour MR/TH 604-559-5795 Now Selling
Azure at Southgate HR azureatsouthgate.com Now Selling
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
Finch Drive TH 778-990-1129 Register Now
Highline TH/DP 604-757-5550 Now Selling
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
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
Guilden Guildford LR guildenliving.com Register Now
The Park Landmark TH 604-786-0006 Coming Soon
Insignia LR experienceinsignia.com Coming Soon
Jasper TH liveatjasper.ca Register Now
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
PURA LR 604-681-4800 Now Selling
Sequoia HR sequoiawestvillage.ca Now Selling
Silva HR silvasurrey.com Coming Soon
The Beverly TH 778-400-4773 Call
Woodward TH 604-831-0307 Call
Westwood TH westwoodtynehead.ca Now Selling
VANCOUVER & AREA DOWNTOWN
1335 Howe HR 604-689-8535 Call
Bailey LR liveatbailey.ca Register Now
Block HR 236-471-4834 Call
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
Marco Polo HR marcopolobygryphon.com Register Now
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
2550 Garden Drive LR 2550gardendrive.com. Now Selling
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
Format by Cressey TH info@formatbycressey.com Now Selling
Graphia LR grafia.porte.ca Coming Soon
Lakewood TH lakewoodliving.ca Now Selling
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
Boden TH 604-369-4265 Move-In Ready
Carven LR kerrisdalebykenstone.com Coming Soon
Chelsea by Cressey MR 604-805-1804 Now Selling
Claridge House HR 604-941-8305 Register Now 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 Now Selling
Oak +52 TH 604-828-7352 Coming Soon
Oku 64 Oak LR okuliving.com Coming Soon
Ortus LR ortusliving.com Coming Soon
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
Primrose TH PrimroseVancouver.com
Pure LR purewest49.com
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
W16 by Olson Kunding LR W16byolsonkundig.com Register Now
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 Now Selling
York TH yorkvancouver.com 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
Latitude on Cambie MR latitudecambie.com Coming Soon
Pierwll HR pierwell.ca Coming Soon
The Sentinel HR 604-926-9260 Call
Weston Place LR westonplace.ca Register Now
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 Now Selling
King & Crescent LR 604-560-0272 Call
Landmark at Foster Martin HR fostermartin.ca Coming Soon
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
Waterscapes HR 250-763-8313 Call
NOTE: Pricing is subject to change; please contact the specific development for more up to date details or special promotions.
Introducing The North, a limited releas e of 67 exclusive residences defined by bold architecture, spacious interior s 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.
Priced for first-time buyers, the North combines thoughtful, pragmatic design w ith residence s on the cusp of nature.
The North. Delivering Life in Balance to Maple Ridge.
