Vancouver New Home + Condo Guide – April 2, 2022

Metro Vancouver April 2–16, 2022

The first and only complete guide to pre-construction homes and condos

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Nestled in the heart of the trendy Brentwood community, Oasis at Concord Brentwood is the second phase of this master-planned community with a unique location close to desirable urban amenities.

A selection of locally-focused shops and services are within arm’s reach, while accessible urban parks provide a lush backdrop to the vibrant neighbourhood. Mere steps from Brentwood Town Centre and multiple transit options, residents can experience the very best of city life from their own secret getaway.

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4750 KINGSWAY, BURNABY PHONE: 604 435 1383 L o r With over 30,000 sq. ft., Club Oasis is a unique recreational experience that provides the relaxing feel of an island resort within the comfort of your own home. This exclusive destination offers everything you need for a full-days’ vacation.

Featuring an indoor pool complete with an outdoor sun bathing beach, double ring running track, a multi-purpose gym, a full squash court, a two-lane bowling alley, and a state-of-the-art spin studio for a varied fitness experience.

*All illustrations reflect the artist’s interpretation of the project and do not take into account the neighbouring buildings, physical structures, streets and landscape. The developer reserves the right to make modifications, substitutions, change brands, sizes, colours, layouts, materials, ceiling heights, features & finishes and other specifications without prior notification. This is not an offering for sale. Any such offer may only be made with the applicable disclosure statement and agreement of purchase and sale. Concord Brentwood (Oasis) Limited Partnership. E & O.E.

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LIFE HAPPENS HERE. District Northwest is Surrey’s new growth centre. It gives you the best of Central City and its lifestyle. Its distinctive collection of homes have protected views over the park, they are next door to a recreation centre and just steps to downtown and the SkyTrain.

Whatever you want, whenever you want District Northwest is where it starts.

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The developer reserves the right in its discretion to make changes to the floor plans, project designs, features and dimension. Renderings are artistic concepts only. Square footage is approximate and has been calculated from architectural plans. Actual final dimensions following completion of construction may vary from those set out herein. E. & O.E.

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CONTENTS COVER STORY

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CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER

Jacky Hill jacky.hill@nexthome.ca EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Susan Legge susan.legge@nexthome.ca EDITOR

Marlene Eisner CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sara Duck, Amanda Pereira CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Susan M Boyce, Michelle Hopkins MEDIA CONSULTANTS

Dave Bird 604.319.7102 dave.bird@nexthome.ca

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NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE

26 Hayer Town Centre

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Modern design comes to Langley

TRENDING

A laid-back vibe.

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Willoughby Willowbrook An emerging neighbourhood.

25 Industry News Finalists announced for HAVAN’s Awards for Housing Excellence.

Brentwood in Burnaby

Ricardo Hernandez 604.319.7103 ricardo.hernandez@nexthome.ca SALES & MARKETING COORDINATORS

Gary Chilvers Vi Nguyen DISTRIBUTION

distributionteam@nexthome.ca ACCOUNTING INQUIRIES

accountingteam@nexthome.ca DIRECTOR OF PRINT MEDIA

Lauren Reid–Sachs GRAPHIC DESIGNER & ASSISTANT MANAGER

Alicesa Pullan GRAPHIC DESIGNER & PRE-PRESS COORDINATOR

Hannah Yarkony

IN EVERY ISSUE

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

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Editor’s Note

Johannah Lorenzo, Jean Fay Rodriguez, Mike Terentiev

ADVICE

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Inside Vancouver

BY SUSAN M BOYCE

Industry Insider Saving for a deposit and a down payment.

BY BRITTANY REIMER

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Mortgage Minute Consider the penalty on a discounted mortgage rate.

BY ALISA ARAGON-LLOYD

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HAVAN Report What is a highperformance house?

20 What’s Online 48 Listings Directory DISTRICT MAPS

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Burnaby, New Westminster

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South Surrey, White Rock

BY RON RAPP

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Industry Expert Debunking preconstruction myths

24 Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford, Mission

30 Richmond, North Delta & Tsawwassen

BY IRINA POPOVA

INSPIRATION

34 Style File Beauty and function in the kitchen.

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Vancouver, Downtown Vancouver

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Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows & Maple Ridge

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North Shore, Squamish

BY KATE DAVIDSON

43 Home Finds Kitchen design ideas and products to love this season.

BY SARA DUCK

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EDITOR’S NOTE

CELEBRATE SPRING IN YOUR NEW HOME

MARLENE EISNER EDITOR New Home + Condo Guide EMAIL: marlene.eisner@nexthome.ca TWITTER: @MarleneEisner

There is something truly special about spring. From cherry blossomlined streets to the scent of seawater and beautiful mountain and ocean vistas, it is arguably the best time of the year to be outside — and looking for your new home. The longer days are perfect for walking or driving through the neighbourhoods you want to live in to discover new-home developments and projects.

If you’re not sure you want to purchase a pre-sale home that hasn’t yet been built, you’re not alone. Many new homebuyers are hesitant to put their hard-earned dollars into what is essentially a hole in the ground.

To clear up any misconceptions you may have, turn to page 38 and read what our industry expert, Irina Popova, has to say. She addresses a lot of preconceived notions surrounding buying a pre-construction home and breaks down some common myths so you can better understand if this kind of home is for you.

Once you’ve gotten past that hurdle, it’s time to think about how you will be able to save for the deposit and down payment. We’ve discovered that there are a number of options for acquiring the funds that you need to finance a pre-sale home and our writer, Brittany Reimer, is happy to share them with you. Turn to page 18 and read what Brittany has to say.

Perhaps it will open a possibility you haven’t yet considered.

As always, this issue is packed with other great articles to help you find, purchase and decorate your new home. We hope you enjoy what you see. Let us know what you think. We’d love to hear from you.

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HOT PROPERTIES

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 THE HIVE Home type: Condominiums Developer: Apcon Group On the map: Langley Web: thehivewtc.com Info: Spacious one-, two- and threebedroom condominiums offer inspired living spaces that are perfect for entertaining, and the shared amenities are designed to enhance your lifestyle, encourage creativity and invigorate your enjoyment of the outdoors. Register now.

CENTRAL LIVING Home type: Condominiums Developer: Manse Group On the map: Surrey Web: central-living.ca Info: Central Living, 228 units in three, six-storey buildings, a one-of-a-kind condominium community in the heart of Surrey Central, providing an elegant and modern design aesthetic. With soft-closing cabinetry and best-rated appliances, each unit is created with both form and function.

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MONTVUE Home type: Urban homes, townhomes Developer: Parcel7 Homes On the map: Abbotsford Web: montvueliving.ca Info: Discover downtown living with these one- two- and three- bedroom homes. Enjoy all the elements of modern living while still experiencing a traditional feel in your spacious home. Montvue homes provide the perfect lifestyle for young couples and families and well as downsizers who love being able to walk to local restaurants and shops.

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Home type: Condos, townhomes Developer: Jayen Properties On the map: Surrey Web: parkandmaven.com Info: This is Willowbrook’s newest transitoriented master-planned community consisting of one- and two-bedroom urban homes and two- and three-bedroom townhouses on a 15-acre parcel of land that was once a golf course. There are 288 units launching in Phase One this April, with Phase Two and Phase Three launching later in 2022.

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Home type: Condominiums Developer: Forte Living On the map: West Coquitlam Web: band.townline.com Info: Elegant architecture, refined amenities and an elevated lifestyle, this is Band. Townline presents a landmark 45-storey tower that command attention in vibrant West Coquitlam.

Bold architecture uses sharp geometry and contrasting bands of light and dark to create a dew design icon. Resort-inspired amenities offer an effortless balance of active living and tranquil stillness. Register now.

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by SUSAN M BOYCE

PARK & MAVEN

THE NEWEST ADDITION to Langley’s popular Willowbrook neighbourhood is launching sales this month. Park & Maven, a 15-acre master-planned community by Jayen Properties will introduce a combination of one- and two-bedroom condominiums, two-and threebedroom townhomes, plus 12,000 sq. ft. of amenities to this walkable, transit-oriented neighbourhood that’s just a short stroll to the planned Expo Line SkyTrain expansion. Discover modern, functional homes where you can savour life as it should be lived. Visit parkandmaven.com or call 604.579.0970 for more information.

Insights on co-ownership It’s no secret that buying a home in Metro Vancouver just gets more expensive. What’s less well known is that since 2018, the Collaborative Home Ownership BC organization has been helping to put homebuying within reach by tapping into the power of co-ownership. Co-ownership has a long history as a viable alternative with many social, economic and environmental benefits. And one study suggests some 30 percent of Canadians would consider it.

If you’re interested in learning more, visit cohobc.com and check out the comprehensive CoHo BC’S Guide to Property Co-Ownership compiled by Noam Dolgin. Be sure to watch for an in-depth discussion with the founder coming up in the next issue of NextHome.

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DID YOU KNOW?

According to a recent report by CREA, Greater Vancouver’s condo sales saw a 5.4 percent increase in sales in February 2022 compared to the same last year.

Arriving this spring Boden is a collection of two- and three-bedroom townhomes located at Oak Street and 52nd Avenue in the Oakridge neighbourhood. Listraor boasts a 25-year history of bringing family-friendly townhomes to this

prized pocket of Vancouver, and Boden is no exception, with stylish interiors, contemporary architecture and an inviting central courtyard.

Be sure to register early for this limited opportunity.

Visit listraor.com/boden and register today.

Award finalist: Duet Urban Flats by Adera

Housing Excellence award finalists announced The judging is over and the finalists in this year’s HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence have been announced. Now, the 233 finalists will vie for top honours in just 61 categories at the live, in-person gala celebration taking place April 30 at the JW Marriott Parq Hotel in downtown Vancouver. Special thanks to FortisBC who is the presenting sponsor for the 13th consecutive year and to BC Housing as the patron sponsor.

For complete information about all the finalists and to view the photo gallery of the projects, visit havan.ca/awards/ finalists then see if you can predict the winners. nexthome.ca

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TOWER 5

One-acre signature plaza

30+ celebrated eateries

Tower 5 anchors Brentwood Boulevard

When you invest in Amazing, you will enjoy everything that exists at The Amazing Brentwood today and all the future neighbourhoods that will bring new value for generations to come.

Unmatched location with SkyTrain on-site

REG IS T E R N OW TO B O O K YO UR APPO I N T M EN T

T H E A M A Z I N G B R E N T WO O D.CO M info@theamazingbrentwood.com

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COVER STORY TOWER 5

Tower 5 anchors Brentwood Boulevard

THE AMAZING BRENTWOOD THE WAIT IS OVER TOWER 5 NOW PREVIEWING It’s Burnaby’s most cosmopolitan master-planned community, a dazzling combination of luxury, sophisticated and urban vitality.

Here, you’re in the very heart of a trendsetting, metropolitan neighbourhood that’s become the catalyst for growth throughout this much-loved part of Burnaby.

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among the people who’ve waited to experience this unique offering for yourself, your time is now. Tower 5 is about to commence previews.

PRIVILEGED LOCATION

The inaugural 53-storey highrise in The Amazing Brentwood’s Neighbourhood Two, Tower 5 is ideally positioned on the northwest corner of this 28-acre masterplanned community. “People love being right in the heart of the action,” says Brenda Parris, marketing

director with SHAPE. “At The Amazing Brentwood, you have front row seats to everything that’s put this location on the map as a destination — you just walk out your front door and you’re there.

“There’s a reason global brands like L.L Bean, H&M Home, Sporting Life, and The Rec Room have all chosen Brentwood as their first locations in B.C. There’s an unmistakable energy here, a magic that’s taking on a life of its own and will just keep getting stronger over time.”

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Sure to become the centre of outdoor social gatherings year-round is The Amazing Brentwood’s oneacre public plaza. From day to night, an extravaganza of art installations, comfortable seating and patios in this lively space fills the streetscape with the unique energy and vitality found in the world’s greatest cities.

Foodies have plenty to keep their taste buds tingling with more than 30 eateries including Earls, La Taqueria, HaiDiLao Hotpot, Tap & Barrel, Hello Nori, Neptune Seafood, Small Victory Bakery, OEB Breakfast, Bella Gelateria, and The Amazing Brentwood’s signature casual dining space TABLES. And that’s just the beginning, as a brand-new collection of shops, cafes, restaurants, and immersive experiences will be introduced along with Tower 5.

“People who purchased homes at The Amazing Brentwood have such pride in their community and can’t wait to show it off to friends and family,” Brenda says.

SkyTrain directly connected to the signature Brentwood Plaza

GENUINELY TRANSIT-ORIENTED

Transit, too, is seamlessly integrated into daily life at The Amazing Brentwood. “Growth around SkyTrain stations has been happening for a number of years,” Brenda says, “but here the station is right on the site — not across the street or around the corner. That’s rare and a big part of what makes this community something truly special.”

The corner of Lougheed Hwy and Willingdon Ave at The Amazing Brentwood

The Amazing Brentwood’s spectacular 15,000-sq.-ft. presentation centre and show homes are now open by appointment at 4567 Lougheed Hwy in Burnaby.

One- to three-bedroom homes available.

Register today at theamazingbrentwood.com or call 604.563.8386 to book your appointment. Get ready to be wowed. nexthome.ca

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NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE

BRENTWOOD A LAID-BACK VIBE

by MIKE ARCHIBALD A quiet, pretty pocket of Burnaby, this small neighbourhood is located between Lougheed Highway in the south, Hastings St. in the north, Springer Ave. in the east and Willingdon Ave. in the west. It’s a place of condos, modest homes, pleasant parks and friendly folks, and the stretch of Hastings St. offers small-business shopping at its best, from bakeries to ramen.

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by a nearly corporate-free shopping district. The houses are older—i.e. better looking—and quite compact, with cozy cul-de-sacs here and there.

The southern boundary consists of Brentwood Town Centre, which is balanced by the presence of a Skytrain station in the same spot.

THE VIBE

Laid back is the best expression to sum up Brentwood: there’s very little noise north of the town centre, and the mood is sedate. It’s a nice walk to the commercial district on Hastings, where there are lots of places to

chill—and chilling is what you’ll see on a sunny day, with legions of residents enjoying coffee and biscotti outside cafes or ambling leisurely through a grocery trip.

MEET THE NEIGHBOURS

According to the City of Burnaby’s Neighbourhood Profiles, this is a relatively young neighbourhood, with the largest age bracket being 20-44.

Second in the age stats is the 45-64 bracket. The area is ethnically diverse, with nearly half the population consisting of immigrants. It’s a middle-class neighbourhood, with

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CHEZ CHRISTOPHE Everybody say, “mmmm.”

Christophe’s creations are heaven for the taste buds, and as a Swiss-trained chocolatier, he brings expertise and refined taste to his work. The creations are truly inspired.

TAKE SUSHI

families housed in neat condos and little one-level homes.

IN THE AREA

Brentwood Park is a spacious, lush area for a stroll with the dog or fun with the kids; you might happen on some Tai Chi exercising as well.

Adjoining it is Brentwood Preschool, and nearby are three places of worship: The Sanctuary, Holy Cross Church and Brentwood Park Alliance Church. Other amenities in the neighbourhood include Beecher Park and Alpha Secondary School.

PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES

Lougheed Highway at the south is a major thoroughfare, but Hastings St. up top, while a main street, is quite mellow in terms of traffic, and

Willingdon Ave. isn’t very busy either.

Together the bordering roads provide great transportation in and out of the neighbourhood. Public transportation is great, with multiple bus lines on Willingdon and Hastings and the Brentwood Town Centre Skytrain Station. Bike options are not great.

This is a cut above your average sushi spot. These guys get creative, with sashimi plates that are as beautiful to look at as they are scrumptious to eat.

Special items include a fresh oyster dish—delicious.

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE REST

What’s not to like? With two commercial centres at opposite ends and nothing but peace and quiet in between, it makes for the perfect environment for families (temporary residents and singles, not so much).

And hey, if the suburbs are too quiet for you, the Skytrain will whisk you into Vancouver. The minus column is pretty empty, but one item in it is the relative lack of proper sidewalks.

BON BON BAKERY Italian baking! One look at the Wedding Cake Gallery and you know these guys are solid pros. Their pastries are also superb, and they have some very inspired cookie creations.

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ADVICE | INDUSTRY EXPERT

OPTIONS FOR PRE-SALE HOMEBUYERS TO SAVE FOR A DEPOSIT AND DOWN PAYMENT

BRITTANY REIMER

For pre-sale homebuyers, financial clarity is key. It’s crucial to develop and follow a clear financial plan that factors in income and expenses when purchasing any home. Just 18

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as homebuyers should seek a full understanding of their mortgage structure and insurance details, they should also be aware of the options available to help them prepare for deposit and mortgage payments.

In order to see the full picture, homebuyers can seek help from a variety of financial professionals and resources to proceed with confidence in both the big picture and in the finer details.

UP-FRONT EXPENSES: THE PRE-SALE DEPOSIT

When purchasing a pre-sale home, you will be asked for a deposit to secure the sale. Rather than paying an upfront sum in the form of a down payment as in a re-sale purchase, the pre-sale deposit is comprised of a few smaller amounts paid on an established schedule.

Usually, the pre-sale deposit makes up 15 to 25 percent of the total

purchase price, paid in installments at pre-determined stages. Typically, a first payment is requested upon the creation of a sale offer. This first payment triggers the beginning of the mandated seven-day rescission period, which means you can review the purchase agreement document in detail for seven days and if you change your mind, rescind on the signed contract of purchase and sale.

The pre-sale deposit does not supersede a down payment. Paying a deposit to the developer and paying a down payment to qualify for a mortgage loan are usually two unrelated pieces, as a mortgage lender may request additional funds outside of the pre-sale deposit. While it can seem overwhelming, there are options to support saving for deposits and mortgage down payments.

THE HOMEBUYER’S PLAN FOR AN RRSP

More and more first-time buyers are using registered retirement savings plans (RRSP) to save up their deposit dollars. The federal government’s Home Buyer’s Plan allows Canadians to remove up to $35,000 per person from their RRSP to support a purchase of a home. To do so, you must provide a signed agreement

demonstrating you are eligible. This withdrawal is tax free, as long as it is repaid to the RRSP over 15 years with set minimum yearly payments. This program allows you to draw from your existing resources in a tax-free deduction, but you must be diligent about re-payment to avoid penalties.

It’s also important to consider the future tax-sheltered growth potential you will sacrifice when removing funds from the RRSP. TAX-FREE SAVINGS ACCOUNTS

When saving for a deposit, taxfree savings accounts (TFSAs) are the preferred choice of many Canadians. Withdrawals are taxfree, and you may remove funds without penalty and replenish them later on your own schedule. While the Home Buyer’s Plan has a limit of a $35,000 withdrawal, TFSAs do not have a limit. Ultimately, they are more flexible than RRSPs when it comes to withdrawing for a down payment or deposit. TFSAs can be accessed at any time and under any circumstances. However, money in a TFSA may see a higher return rate than money in an RRSP, and because a TFSA is more easily accessed, it may make sense to leave TFSA funds ready for emergencies.

CONSOLIDATION OF DEBT

A debt consolidation mortgage is a long-term loan that gives you the ability to pay off multiple debts at one time by borrowing additional funds from a new mortgage. This leaves you with one loan to pay, rather than several. This option is particularly useful for those holding high-interest loans, such as credit cards. The mortgage lender will usually settle all debts with creditors upfront and collect payments for that amount after. Debt consolidation is a great way to streamline your finances and pay off high-interest loans to save on interest rates and monthly payments.

FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS AS DEPOSIT RESOURCES

Pre-sale homebuyers, especially first-time purchasers, need not make their financial plans alone.

Many financial experts are available as valuable resources in the path to a pre-sale purchase. Of course, it’s always wise to seek multiple opinions. Set an appointment with your bank (or multiple banks) to see what their financial advisors recommend for your individual situation. Speak with your realtor to discover how their other clients have navigated the deposit and mortgage structure. Ultimately, total clarity of options available to pre-sale homebuyers is a crucial first step to setting a realistic and effective plan for any pre-sale purchase.

Brittany Reimer is managing director of MLA Canada’s Fraser Valley branch. Brittany uses her experience, relationships and passion for the real estate marketing industry to help push MLA into a new frontier. mlacanada.com

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CONSIDER THE PENALTY ON A DISCOUNTED MORTGAGE RATE WHY WOULD YOU NEED A NEW MORTGAGE?

ALISA ARAGON-LLOYD Even though mortgage interest rates have increased, they are still at historical lows. So, when you look for a new mortgage, it is important to see beyond the rates being offered and pay attention to how much it will cost you to break your mortgage.

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Even though you may have planned to live in your home for the term of the mortgage, life events can get in the way. Perhaps you will need a larger home as your family grows or an opportunity arises to move to another city for a new job. Or, maybe you want to take equity out of your home, you end up divorcing or there are health reasons involved. The penalty to get out of your mortgage

early will vary depending on the type of mortgage that you have and the lender that holds your mortgage.

TWO FACTORS

Your lender will consider two variables to determine the amount of the penalty you will pay: is your mortgage a variable rate or a fixed rate? If you are in a variable rate, the maximum you would pay most likely is a three-month penalty interest.

However, if it is a fixed mortgage,

HOW THE IRD CAN HAVE A HUGE IMPACT ON WHAT YOUR PENALTY WILL BE

you will pay the greater of either the interest rate differential (IRD) or the three-month interest.

INTEREST RATE DIFFERENTIAL

The IRD is calculated by determining the difference between your current mortgage rate in effect and the rate available at the time of the prepayment, multiplied by the term remaining on the mortgage. The interest rate differential is meant to compensate the lender for having the mortgage paid early. Most lenders have different ways of calculating their pre-payment penalties, therefore, it is critical that you find out how they will be calculated upfront before signing your mortgage, even more so if you think you might need to get out early.

A client was looking to refinance their mortgage as they wanted to take equity from their home for investment purposes. Their current mortgage was held by one of the big banks. When they signed their original mortgage, the bank had offered them a discounted rate of 2.99 percent and their mortgage was up for maturity in July 2024.

One would think that the interest rate differential penalty might be considerably low because of the effective rate of 2.99 percent. However, the rate of the original mortgage was discounted from 5.34 percent (posted rate at that time). Therefore, it was 5.34 percent that was used when the IRD penalty was calculated. To the surprise of the clients, instead of paying $3,813 in penalty, they had to pay more than $24,000 to break their mortgage with the bank.

From the example above, you can see that as mortgage interest rates are still low, the posted rates offered by the big banks have remained much higher. That means if you receive substantial discounts from the posted rates, it can work against you when calculating the interest rate differential when a big bank determines how much the penalty would be to break the mortgage.

There are monoline lenders (lenders that only work with mortgage experts) and there are many who use the contract or effective rate when they calculate the IRD penalty on a fixed rate mortgages, unlike the banks. Since they use the actual contract rate, the penalty would have been much lower for the clients mentioned above.

A MONEY-SAVING SOLUTION

In Canada, six out of 10 households break their existing five-year fixed term at the 38-month point. This leaves an average of 22 months’ penalty against the outstanding balance. With a mortgage of $300,000, the penalty would be approximately $15,337 from a bank.

The very same mortgage with a

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If you are not happy with the mortgage that you are presented with, you can walk away before signing and find an option that you are comfortable with.

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monoline lender would be about $3,788. This is a savings of $11,549.

Whether you are dealing with a mortgage expert or your bank at the time of negotiating your mortgage, you should have them walk you through the penalty calculation so that you fully understand how much it will cost if you need to get out of your mortgage early. If you are not happy with the mortgage that you are presented with, you can walk away before signing and find an option that you are comfortable with.

Focusing on the rate may save you a few dollars on your monthly mortgage payments, but if you don’t pay attention to the penalty fees, it could end up costing you thousands of dollars more if you have to get out of the mortgage early.

A mortgage expert will develop a financial strategy to find you the best mortgage options and guide you throughout the decision-making process to ensure that you consider your current situation and make sure you look at future scenarios as well.

Alisa Aragon-Lloyd obtained her Mortgage License from the University of British Columbia and has been helping her clients since 2011. She has her own company, Bridgestone Financing Pros powered by DLC Homeline Mortgages and is on the Board of Directors for the Homebuilder Association of Vancouver (HAVAN).

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FinAlists Announced for HAVAn’s

2022 AwArds for Housing excellence

by SuSan M Boyce

On March 17, the Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) rolled out the red carpet and announced the 233 finalists in this year’s Awards for Housing Excellence. The event was held at the Cineplex Cinemas in Coquitlam and was a lively, fun-filled evening complete with popcorn, a hotly contested trivia contest, plus a private showing of the movie, The Batman.

“After over two years, it’s great to be able to gather in-person once again,” said Ron Rapp, CEO of HAVAN. Attendees agreed, and the ambience was definitely festive.

The night’s runaway leader was White Rock-based Forge Properties with an impressive 15 finalist spots — seven more than its nearest competition — that put it firmly in the running for the Multi-Family Home Builder of the Year Grand Award for its wildly innovative, totally dazzling Fantom mid-rise.

Langley-based Vesta Properties snagged eight finalist nominations and will be winner of the Single-Family Homebuilder of the Year by acclamation.

Hot on Vesta’s heels with seven nominations apiece were Adera, Essence Properties, and Miracon Developments. Included in those counts, Adera and Essence will be going toe-to-toe in the competition for Best Multi-Family Residential Community along with Infinity Properties and Parkridge Homes. Essence and Infinity will also compete against Forge Properties and Zenterra Developments to become Multi-Family Home Builder of the Year.

The 61 winners of the 2022 Awards for Housing Excellence will be announced at a live gala on April 30 at the JW Marriott Parq Hotel in downtown Vancouver.

Special thanks to FortisBC who is the presenting sponsor for the 13th consecutive year and to BC Housing as the patron sponsor.

Brookswood by Vesta Duet Urban Flats by Adera

For complete information about all the finalists and view the photo gallery of their projects, visit havan.ca/awards/ finalists then see if you can predict the winners.

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HAYER TOWN CENTRE MODERN DESIGN COMES TO LANGLEY

by SUSAN M BOYCE

Psssst! Ready for a secret? A new master-planned community is coming to the Township of Langley, and it’s like nothing you’ve ever seen here before.

Say hello to Hayer Town Centre, a dynamic collection of 338 condominium residences plus 35,000 sq.-ft. of shops and services that boasts an eye-catching, distinctly modern character and a location you’ll fall in love with.

“This is the first master-planned community in the Township of Langley designed specifically to resonate with buyers looking for a truly urban modern aesthetic,” explains Brandon Trent, Hayer Builders Group’s development manager. And as I’ll soon discover, Hayer Town Centre boasts plenty of other firsts, too.

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is an über-contemporary blend of textures, natural colours and shimmering glass. Whimsical pop-outs accentuated by metal latticework add a distinctly playful element, and at the main entry is the Township’s first living green-wall in a multi-family setting.

The four buildings — two L-shaped and two irregular squares — are creatively located on the site to provide generous amounts of open spaces, including an inviting public square with lots of outdoor seating and with grassy lawns. For me, I’m most intrigued by the triangular water feature, although it takes me a moment to realize its shape is a subtle nod to the Hayer Builders logo — cool.

Between the public and private spaces is a free-standing amenity building where owners will be able to enjoy a fireside lounge with entertainment kitchen, a media room, and a pool table — gathering with friends just got easier.

Taken as a whole, the ambience is of a community within a neighbourhood and a new urban destination, exactly what Brandon says was the inspiration behind Hayer Town Centre.

NEW VIEW ON BALCONIES

Still, it’s the solariums Brandon can’t wait to show me. We step into the one-bedroom display home and head for the patio door. I hear a sharp intake of breath and realize it’s me. The space is enormous — bigger than many condo living rooms I’ve seen — and has an inviting, beachy feel. I would definitely spend plenty of time out here.

“Now watch this,” Brandon says, opening one of the upper glass panels, then the one beside it, and the one beside that, until the entire upper section has been retracted against one wall. “And yes, the other side opens up just the same,” he says, noting my curious glance. It’s as if I’m sitting on an open front porch

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at the cabin sipping a chilled glass of pre-dinner Sauvignon Blanc with my sweetheart — definitely a unique twist on personal outdoor spaces.

And if you’re thinking that sounds awesome, the two-bedroom solarium is even larger, easily doubling the amount of this home’s entertaining space. “Each solarium has a dedicated spot ffor a barbecue or air conditioning unit, an electric outlet for television or lighting, and a ceiling light fixture with structural

backing to accommodate a fan or chandelier,” Brandon says. Personally, I’m going with a chandelier with a bit of bling, for sure.

The Hayer Town Centre sales gallery and two display homes are now previewing by appointment only at 19920 – 76th Avenue in Langley. Prices start in the mid $500,000s. Visit hayerbuildersgroup. com/hayertowncentre or call 604.800.9662 for more information.

LOCATION Langley BUILDER Hayer Builders Group HOME TYPE Lowrise SALES CENTRE 19920 – 76th Avenue CONTACT hayerbuildersgroup.com/ hayertowncentre or 604.800.9662

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NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE

WIlloughby WIlloWbrook an EMErgIng neIgHbourHood

by MICHeLLe HoPkIns

Willoughby is nestled in the north of Langley Township and south of the Trans-Canada Highway. Once a sleepy farming community, Willoughby is an emerging neighbourhood that is one of the fastest growing municipalities in the province.

DOLLARS & SENSE

LIFESTYLE

PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES

Willoughby has a real small-town feel, a community where neighbours greet each other with a smile. Whether it be walking or hiking at Gabriola or Yorkson parks or catching a game at the Langley Events Centre, residents enjoy plenty of leisurely opportunities.

It’s easy to get in and out of the city since Willoughby is right off the freeway and most of Langley is within a few minutes of it. Commuting to Vancouver is less than an hour on most days.

Aside from costing roughly half the price of a home in the Lower Mainland, many residents say it offers a better quality of life. Willoughby celebrates its rural roots while embracing its growing urban ones.

REAL ESTATE IN THE AREA

Many young families have been drawn to this neighbourhood because of its affordability. Already, there are two new elementary and middle schools, with a new high school that opened in 2019.

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There is a healthy mix of housing available, with an even split between single-family and multi-family homes (townhouses to condos and apartments) from which to choose.

Willoughby Town Centre is a master-planned neighbourhood by Qualico, and a place that respects

Hot SpotS

strEAtS CAnAdA tacos, burritos, fish and chips and poutine … does it get any better than that? Fresh, locally sourced ingredients and sustainability caught seafood packed into mouthwatering eats.

MAttu’S CoffEE & tEA With two locations in Langley, this popular java spot serves organic gourmet coffees and teas from around the globe.

While you are at it, grab one of its fresh baked goods.

Edgewood Estates

the past, values community, and celebrates the fact that Langley is a great place to live. With its quality homes and retail spaces, including Ban Chan Korean Bistro, Dairy Queen, and a grocery store, pedestrian plazas and pleasant walkways, Willoughby Town Centre has something for everyone.

Nearby, Foxridge will be registering soon for Phase 3 of Westbrooke at Willoughby, a vibrant collection of

three-, four-, five- and six-bedroom single family and non-strata row homes, located just minutes away from family-friendly parks and schools (a new elementary is being built across the street). Nearby, is Vesta Properties’ Brookswood Mills, a collection of 56 single-family homes situated in South Langley’s beloved and highly sought-after Brookswood-Fernridge neighbourhood.

thE MAd ItAlIAn pIzzA CoMpAny Pizza is one of Italy’s national treasures – and at Mad Italian Pizza Co. too, where they lovingly craft the humble pie.

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ADVICE | HAVAN REPORT

WHAT IS A HIGH-PERFORMANCE HOME AND WHY

SHOULD WE CARE? RON RAPP

“High-performance home” is a commonly seen tag in the residential construction sector. Stated simply, it is a home that is built over and above the basic requirements of the BC Building Code and optimizes the performance of a structure for increased energy efficiencies and comfort, health, and safety levels.

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adopted is based on the BC Energy Step Code. Energy performance thresholds are assigned to each step, with Step 1 performing 10 percent better than code, through to Step 5, reflecting a more than 50 percent improvement. The target in BC is for all new homes being built to be ‘net-zero ready’ (Step 5) by 2032, meaning the home is ‘’ready’’ to produce as much energy as a homeowner consumes by having an energy source such as geothermal or solar panels.

High-performance homes are constructed with enhanced wall assemblies, increased insulation

values, and reduced “air change” rates, making the home more airtight and the heating and cooling more efficient. Combined with efficient mechanical systems, air is exchanged and circulated through the home for higher indoor air quality, a benefit to anyone dealing with allergies, asthma, and coping with hotter summers, and pollutants such as wildfire smoke.

The benefits of a high-performance home include better built doors and windows for enhanced thermal performance, adding to increased year-round comfort, and noise abatement. Durability and security are also enhanced with better-built

Headland Construction with AK Design and Sofo Kitchens Ltd.

HB Builders, Photo Credit: Martin Knowles Photo/Media Tall Tree Construction Ltd. with Kalu Interiors Inc.

hardware and frames. Add automated Wi-Fi-based control systems, and you can monitor your property, manage lighting, operate locks and more from anywhere via your phone.

Residential construction today involves building science and high technology that requires trained and knowledgeable consultants, builders, and their trades. A professional licensed builder will assure that your new home purchase meets code, is properly constructed, maintains warranties, and delivers the best value for your family.

All builders of wood frame single-family, and multi-unit homes will have to meet Step Code 3 in 2022, but some municipalities are requiring homes to be built to Step 4 or Step 5 now, while others have yet to mandate Step 3 or less.

Therefore, it is important to ask

Lui Developments Ltd.

the builder which threshold they are building to, and what features and specifications are deployed to meet the performance targets.

Energy choices for heating and cooling your home, and water heating should also be reviewed, as many municipalities are limiting or precluding the use of natural gas, and this may also limit choice, or availability of appliances, fireplaces, patio heaters, and barbecues.

Built to become a legacy, highperformance homes create value now and into the future, with resale value preserved as new homes will all be built to this higher

standard. HAVAN offers extensive information, podcasts, and resources for consumers at havan.ca/highperformance-homes.

Representing the home building industry in Metro Vancouver since 1974, the Homebuilders’ Association Vancouver (HAVAN), a not-for-profit society is proudly affiliated with the provincial and national Canadian Home Builders’ Associations.

Visit www.havan.ca Follow Ron @HAVANofficial or email ron@havan.ca

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Beauty & Function

IN THE KITCHEN

This kitchen needed to be a showpiece to be used and admired from all

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by KATE DAVIDSON hen it comes to interior design, function and fashion go hand in hand. While it’s certainly possible to achieve each independently of the other, without both, the space falls short.

Contrary to popular belief, you can have your cake and eat it, too – particularly with regard to the kitchen. In this room especially, each design decision requires thoughtful consideration of beauty and brawn. Here are three key areas that we focussed on in this recent project for a busy family of six.

Colour palette Black and white are a classic combination with a strong, modern sensibility. While one might typically consider it for its esthetic qualities, it has a practical purpose, too. Black and white rooms have a timelessness that won’t soon get dated. Despite this, they somehow manage to maintain their trendy appeal. This bodes well for a kitchen renovation, which can be expensive and hard to live through. Once your kitchen reno is over and done with, you won’t

want to do it again for a very long time. With a black and white palette, you won’t have to.

This kitchen features a classic white backdrop, which acts as our “neutral” hue. Then we added punctuation via the black range hood and lower cabinets, which become focal points and attract the eye. To offset the white and black cabinetry, we chose warm-toned quartz countertops and floor tiles, which soften the space. We then added further interest and warmth by combining brass and black fixtures.

The cooking area is the focus of most kitchens, and rightfully so. Here, we made the range and hood fan a focal point by centring them in the space and finishing the cooking area with a strong, square-shaped hood cover, in a bold black hue of course!

Functional finishes Finishes are another typical esthetic focus, but don’t forget to weigh their practicality before you commit. If you live a busy life, as most of us do, look for finishes that require minimal maintenance on a regular basis, are easy to clean (when you get around to it) and are durable enough to survive daily wear and tear with grace.

Our clients specifically requested surfaces and finishes that were hard wearing and efficient, to meet and

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withstand the demands of this family with four teenaged boys. Given the option (and with all the amazing products on the market these days, there’s always an option) I always recommend choosing something that meets your functional needs while fulfilling your style goals.

Contrary to colour and finishes, storage is typically considered purely for its functionality, but don’t discount its many esthetic attributes. Overall, having a sufficient, smartly designed storage system makes it easy to keep your kitchen neat and tidy without too much effort. But in terms of the storage elements themselves, explore different options to up your style game.

For example, in this kitchen, every drawer and shelf was accounted for in our design, which included dual-purpose pieces that maximized

every inch in this family-style kitchen.

We added interest with contrasting floating wood shelves and a built-in China cabinet unit, complete with a small drawer for placemats.

The kitchen can be a real pressure cooker, both from a design perspective and when it comes to daily demands. For a truly seamless and high-functioning kitchen, be sure to factor your overall lifestyle in at the design stage. Work with a professional designer like myself to ensure all your needs and wants are built into a design from the start and that will stand the test of time.

Kate Davidson, is the founder and principal designer of Kate + Co Design. For more than a decade, the multidisciplinary interior design firm has been providing complete residential and commercial design services throughout North America.

Kate + Co is known for creating luxurious livable interiors. kateandcodesign.com @kateandcodesigninc

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ADVICE | INDUSTRY EXPERT

DEBUNKING PRE-CONSTRUCTION MYTHS

YOU DON’T REALLY KNOW WHAT YOU’RE GOING TO GET

IRINA POPOVA

When it comes to any big financial decision, buyers interested in pre-construction have many valid concerns and questions, but there are also a lot of preconceived notions about pre-construction purchases that hold consumers back from this type of investment. While buying new is certainly not for everyone, below I’m going to break down some of the most common myths about preconstruction and perhaps alleviate some of your concerns.

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This is only true if you buy blind, without doing proper research on the developer and their past projects. In some cases, the developer may use a different construction company to actually build their projects, so that’s a big question to ask before signing on the dotted line. I always take my clients to visit previous projects done by that developer and builder in order to get a better understanding of quality.

You can also visit the showrooms of the kitchen and bathroom providers that will be hired for the project you’re considering investing in. This should give you a better idea of the finishes you’d be purchasing.

If construction has already begun, don’t hesitate to ask for a tour of the site or even better, the actual property you’re considering.

Sometimes, if you’re persuasive enough, the sales staff will go the extra mile and arrange a visit (with all of the super cute protective gear in hand, get ready for helmet-hair!).

YOU NEED A BIG DEPOSIT

This really depends on which stage in the process you get involved in. If the developer is still waiting to reach a certain percentage of units sold in order to obtain construction financing (typically around 60 percent), then yes, usually a 20 percent deposit is required.

However, if you’re purchasing later on

YOU WILL LOSE YOUR DEPOSIT IF THE DEVELOPER GOES BANKRUPT OR CANCELS THE PROJECT

All deposits must be held in trust, in most cases by the solicitor of the developer. In the event that the project is cancelled (which we have seen happen recently with rising construction costs) you are entitled to receive your full deposit back within 10 days following the termination of the agreement.

DEVELOPERS ONLY CARE ABOUT PROFITS

“

If construction has already begun, don’t hesitate to ask for a tour of the site or even better, the actual property you’re considering. Sometimes, if you’re persuasive enough, the sales staff will go the extra mile and arrange a visit.

in the process, then you can negotiate a lower deposit! I’ve seen companies agree to as low as five percent, given of course that the market conditions are on the buyer’s side.

Keep in mind that even if a 20 percent deposit is required, it’s

”

typically broken down into four payments, staggered over a long period of time, with the last payment due on the occupancy date, which could be years away. This could very well give you the time to save up or liquidate other assets.

While this may be true for some developers, I’ve worked with many who actually care about the final product and their clients’ buying experience.

Yes, ultimately turning a profit is the main goal and the reason why they are embarking on the multi-year project. However, keeping a clean reputation is very important to most developers. I’ve seen companies go above and beyond their basic duties to ensure that their purchasers are completely satisfied with the final product and the overall journey.

Again, this comes down to doing your own due-diligence at every step of the process, especially before you firm up the sales contract and move forward with your investment.

Research, ask for references, and don’t be shy to ask many questions.

Happy shopping!

Irina Popova is a real estate agent and coowner of Blue Panda Realty.

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INSPIRATION |

home finds

HOME etc.

by SARA DUCK

Kitchen design ideas and products to love this season

Clark matte black CANISTERS. From $37. crateandbarrel.ca

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1. Studio S semi-pro kitchen FAUCET in matte black. $827. americanstandard.ca 2. Gooseneck electric water KETTLE. $88. bodum.com 3. Nera matte black MEASURING CUPS. $35. crateandbarrel.ca 4. Six-light incandescent adjustable PENDANT LAMP in matte black finish by Dainolite. $288. homedepot.ca 5. The TOAST SELECT luxe. $250. breville.ca 6. Hexa Walton black 3D peel and stick self-adhesive WALL TILES. $45 (set of four). lowes.ca 7. Four-pack TEASPOON SET in matte black. $13. hm.com 8. 16-piece DINNERWARE SET in matte black by Stone+Lain. $100. bedbathandbeyond.ca

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PURPLE REIGN KitchenAid has introduced its 2022 colour of the year, a vibrant magenta hue called Beetroot.

“At KitchenAid, creativity is championed by the power of colour,” says Julie Cluff, director of sales and marketing at KitchenAid Canada. “This year is no different. Beetroot is vibrant and energizing, inviting cooks of all skill levels to feed their insatiable appetite for new experiences and make every meal more exciting than the last.”

Artisan series five-quart tilt-head STAND MIXER. $700.

K400 BLENDER. $300. kitchenaid.ca

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Colour confidential

OCTOBER

MIST

We asked Sharon Grech, Benjamin Moore’s colour and design expert, about the hottest hues for kitchens in 2022. Here are her top three choices: 1. Greens are popular in kitchens as a way to bring nature inside, and certain greens also have a vintage vibe that is quite popular. October Mist CC-550 2. Deep navy and denim blues have been popular as cabinet colours for some time and I don’t see that changing any time soon. Mysterious AF-565 3. There is nothing like yellow to bring instant brightness and warmth to any space. In the kitchen, a little goes a long way. Pale Moon OC-108

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ideas

Slammed for space in your kitchen?

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NEW HOME & CONDO DEVELOPMENTS

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.

Legend: CH = City Home DP = Duplex HR = High Rise LO = Loft LR = Low Rise LW= Live Work MR = Mid Rise PH = Penthouse RH = Row Home TH = Townhouse PROJECT

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CONTACT

PRICE

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 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........................................Coming Soon

BURNABY O2 Metrotown......................................HR ...................... o2metrotown.ca ................................Coming Soon Azure at Southgate .............................HR ...................... azureatsouthgate.com ........................ Now Selling Bordeaux ...............................................HR ...................... bordeauxliving.ca .................................................Call Byrnepark ...........................................LR/TH ................... 604-871-4191, ....................................Coming Soon 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 Crescent Court .................................TH/LR ................... Libertyhomes.ca ..................................................Call Eclipse Brentwood ..............................HR ...................... thind.ca/eclipse..................................Coming Soon Lumina ............................................... HR/TH ................... luminabrentwood.com ....................Coming Soon Hamilton ............................................... LR ...................... mosaichomes.ca ...............................Coming Soon Highline Metrotown ..........................HR ..................... thind.ca/highline .................................................Call Kings Crossing by Cressey ................PH ...................... 604-720-5357 ....................................... Now Selling Maywood on Park ...............................HR ...................... 604-435-8866 ...................................... Now Selling Nuvo .......................................................HR ...................... nuvobyanthem ...................................Coming Soon Oasis at Concord Brentwood ..........HR ...................... 604-435-1383 ....................................Coming Soon Oslo ........................................................HR ..................... osloliving.ca ..........................................................Call Polaris at Metrotown ..........................HR ...................... polarismetrotown.com ....................... Selling Now Terraces at The Peak ..........................HR ...................... 604-559-5795 .......................................................Call The Amazing Brentwood ..................HR ...................... 604-298-7314........................................................Call The Standard ........................................HR ...................... thestandardbyanthem.com ............Coming Soon Slate .................................................... HR/TH ................... slatebybeedie.com ............................Coming Soon 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 Allison ................................................... LR ...................... mosaichomes.com ...........................Coming Soon Band ......................................................HR ...................... band.townline.com ...........................Coming Soon

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Bastille .................................................... LR ....................... bastille.porte.ca..................................Coming Soon Baycrest West .......................................TH ...................... liveatbaycrest.com ...............................................Call Burke Village ...................................SF/TH/LR ................ burkevillage.ca ...................................Coming Soon Forester Two ........................................TH ...................... forester.townline.ca .........................Coming Soon The Heights on Austin........................HR ...................... theheightsonaustin.com ....................................Call Laval ........................................................ LR ....................... liveatlaval.com ...................................Coming Soon Linc..........................................................MR ...................... livingatlinc.com .................................Coming Soon Mitchell ..................................................TH ...................... mosaichomes.com ..............................................Call The Oaks ............................................... LR ...................... theoakscoquitlam.com .......................................Call Precidia ..................................................HR ...................... precidiabyledmac.com ....................Coming Soon Riley Park ...............................................TH ...................... mosaichomes.com ..........................Coming Soon Sheffield ..................................................SF ....................... mstarhomes.com .............................Coming Soon Skagen....................................................TH ...................... 604-931-2283 ....................................... Now Selling Sophora at the Park ............................HR ...................... 604-942-8416 ....................................... Now Selling Sydney Townhomes ...........................TH ...................... 604-961-3559 .......................................................Call 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 Seaside .............................................. RH/TH .................. mosaichomes.com .............................................Call Southlands .....................................SF/TH/LR ............... discoversouthlands.ca .......................................Call South Grove..........................................TH ...................... southgrovehomes.com ......................................Call Tsawwassen Heights ...........................SF ....................... 604-271-7288 ........................................................Call Tsawwassen Landing........................SF/LR .................... 604-638-3500 ...................................... Now Selling West Coast Estates ..............................SF ...................... 604-800-9099 ......................................................Call Westhampton .......................................TH ...................... 604-871-4241.....................................Coming Soon

LANGLEY Aldergrove Town Centre .................. LR ...................... atcliving.com .....................................Coming Soon Aston Carvolth Mews .........................TH ...................... 778-705-1153 ......................................Coming Soon Crofton ..................................................TH ..................... 604-710-9060 ......................................................Call Flora & Fauna ........................................ LR ....................... flora-fauna.ca .....................................Coming Soon Forme on 54th ..................................... LR ....................... 604-837-8474 ....................................Coming Soon Hayer Town Centre ............................. LR ....................... 604-800-9662 .............................. Call For Preview Heath ......................................................TH ...................... heathliving.com .................................Coming Soon The Hive................................................. LR ....................... thehivewtc.com ....................................................Call Latimer Heights............................. SF/DU/RH/TH ................ 604-371-0698 .......................................................Call Latimer Village .................................... LR ...................... 604-371-1669 .......................................................Call Legacy on Park Avenue ..................... LR ...................... 888-880-8283 ......................................................Call Madewell ...............................................TH ...................... madebygatehouse.com ......................................Call Mayfair....................................................TH ...................... 604-560-0272....................................... Now Selling Park & Maven.....................................LR/TH ................... 604-579-0970....................................Coming Soon The Towers at Latimer Heights ........TH ...................... 604-371-1669 ........................................................Call Union ....................................................TH ..................... 604-593-5251 ....................................Coming Soon Unison .................................................. LR ...................... unisonlangley.ca ................................Coming Soon

Legend: CH = City Home DP = Duplex HR = High Rise LO = Loft LR = Low Rise LW= Live Work MR = Mid Rise PH = Penthouse RH = Row Home TH = Townhouse PROJECT

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CONTACT

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MAPLE RIDGE Bridle Ridge............................................SF ....................... mstarhomes.com .................................................Call Edge on Edge 3 ................................... LR ...................... 604-466-8793 ..................................Coming Soon ERA ......................................................... LR ...................... 604-239-1898 ......................................................Call Inspire .................................................... LR ...................... 604-351-3261 ....................................Coming Soon Kanaka Springs..................................TH/SF.................... kanakasprings.com ...........................Coming Soon Kennedy ................................................TH ..................... kennedytownhomes.ca ...................Register Now Pinecreek Estates ..............................TH .................... pinecreekestates.ca .............................................Call Provenance ...........................................TH ...................... 604-467-2285 ....................................... Now Selling Sequoia Living ......................................TH ...................... 604-723-5386 .......................................................Call Sierra Ridge .......................................... LR ...................... sierraridge.ca ........................................................Call 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 $564,000 Horizons ................................................TH ...................... 1-888-826-1177 ..............................From $319,800 Nelson & Grove.....................................SF ....................... mstarhomes.com .............................Coming Soon Preston on 14th ................................... LR ....................... 604-719-5108.....................................Coming Soon NEW WESTMINSTER Channel..................................................TH ...................... liveonthechannel.com .....................Coming Soon 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 The Keary............................................... LR ....................... thekearybywesgroup.ca ..................... Now Selling NORTH VANCOUVER 1515 Rupert .......................................... LR ...................... 1515rupert.com .................................Coming Soon 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 Ebb & Flow ................................... GH/CH/TH .............. 604.818.1177 ......................................... Now Selling Evolv35...................................................TH ...................... 604.785.7653 .........................................................Call 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 ....................... 604-871-4214.....................................Coming Soon Lupine Walk Seymour Village........... LR ....................... seymourvillage.com .........................Coming Soon Millennium Central Lonsdale ........... LR ....................... millenniumlonsdale.com ................Coming Soon Neu on 3rd ...........................................TH ..................... neuon3rd.ca .......................................Coming Soon Parkside at Lynn ................................... LR ....................... 604-971-2200 .......................................................Call Park West ...............................................HR ...................... 604-770-1336........................................ Now Selling Toppen Ridge .......................................TH ...................... toppenridge.com..................................................Call 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 ....................................Coming Soon

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CONTACT

PRICE

PORT MOODY Anchor.................................................... LR ....................... 604-343-7719 ........................................................Call Bayrock Terrace ...................................HR ...................... bayrockterrace.ca................................. Now Selling Chroma .................................................. LR ....................... 604-813-2547 ....................................Coming Soon The Grande ..........................................HR ...................... 604-552-0552 ....................................... 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 Fiorella....................................................HR ...................... 604-238-7868 ....................................... Now Selling 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 One Park ...............................................HR ..................... oneparkliving.com ..............................................Call Paramount ............................................HR ...................... Paramountliving.ca ..............................................Call Parc Thompson ..................................TH ..................... 604-231-5900 ...................................Coming Soon 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 Gate ...........................................TH ..................... 604-558-5851 ......................................................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 ................... 604-871-4188 ....................................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....................................Coming Soon Ascent.....................................................HR ...................... 604-498-8215 .......................................................Call Bell Green Park ....................................TH ...................... 604-592-4151.....................................Coming Soon Central ...................................................HR ..................... 604-498-3887 ......................................................Call Century City Holland Park ................HR ...................... centurycitysurrey.com .....................Coming Soon Central Living ....................................... LR ...................... 778-883-7366 .......................................................Call District NW ............................................HR ...................... thind.ca/districtnw ............................Coming Soon Fraser Manse ........................................ LR ....................... 778-773-4178.........................................................Call The Park Landmark ............................TH ...................... 604-786-0006 ...................................Coming Soon Hartley ................................................... LR ....................... hartley.porte.ca .....................................................Call Hepburn.................................................TH ...................... hepburntownhomes.com ................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 Prosper ................................................... LR ....................... prosperguildford.ca ..........................Coming Soon Radley..................................................... LR ....................... 604-360-4616....................................Coming Soon Unison .................................................... LR ....................... 604-498-2505....................................Coming Soon Westwood at Tynehead ....................TH ...................... westwoodtynehead.com ..................................Call Yale Gardens .........................................TH ...................... 604-398-8862 ......................................................Call

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CONTACT

PRICE

VANCOUVER & AREA DOWNTOWN 1335 Howe ............................................HR ...................... 604-689-8535.......................................................Call Avenue One ..........................................HR ...................... 604-899-8800 ...................................Coming Soon The Arc ...................................................HR ...................... 604-899-8800 ......................................................Call Block Residences ................................HR ...................... blockresidences.com .......................Coming Soon Burrard Place two ...............................HR ...................... burrardplace.ca .....................................................Call 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 Smithe ............................................HR ...................... 604-689-7003.......................................................Call The Thurlow ........................................HR ..................... downtownabovebeach.com ..........Coming Soon Vancouver House ................................HR ...................... 604-893-8958 ......................................................Call EAST SIDE Ace one the Drive................................ LR ....................... togetheronthedrive.ca. ....................Coming Soon Assembly ............................................... LR ....................... assemblystrathcona.com ................Coming Soon Brock House ......................................TH/SF.................... 778-388-8682 .......................................................Call Clarendon Heights .............................. LR ....................... 778-928-2877.....................................Coming Soon Clive at Collingwood.......................... LR ....................... cliveliving.com ...................................Coming Soon Focal ....................................................... LR ....................... 604-563-6777 ....................................Coming Soon Format ....................................................HR ...................... 604-649-2888 ......................................................Call 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 River District - Mode................... HR/MR/TH ............... 604-879-8830 ......................................................Call River District- Paradigm ...................HR ..................... paradigmbywesgroup.ca.................... Now Selling 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 West Wind at Lelem ............................HR ...................... 604-871-4142........................................ Now Selling WEST SIDE 1818 Alberni ..........................................HR ...................... 604-256-5888.....................................Register Now 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 Cedar Walk ........................................ HR/TH ................... 604-434-2205....................................... Now Selling Chelsea by Cressey .............................MR ...................... 604-805-1804 ...................................... Now Selling Claridge House ....................................HR ...................... 604-941-8305 ....................................... Now Selling Dunbar at 39th .................................... LR ...................... wesgroup.ca/dunbar ..........................................Call Eila on W49 ...........................................TH ...................... 604-558-5848.......................................................Call Form........................................................HR ...................... Anthemproperties.com....................Coming Soon Gryphon House ...................................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

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Lina.......................................................... LR ....................... 604-694-0157 ....................................Coming Soon Oak +52 .................................................TH ..................... 604-828-7352 ....................................Coming Soon Oku 64 Oak........................................... LR ...................... okuliving.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.......................................................Call Primrose ................................................TH ...................... PrimroseVancouver.com .................Coming Soon Pure ......................................................... LR ....................... purewest49.com...................................................Call Raphael .................................................. LR ....................... raphaelatalma.com ..............................................Call Revive .....................................................TH ...................... 604-200-6890 ......................................................Call Rowe .......................................................TH ...................... 604-299-1363 .................................. Comimg Soon Rowen W47 ...........................................TH ...................... rowen47.ca .............................................................Call Savoy ...................................................... LR ....................... savoycambie.com .............................Coming Soon Seasons ..................................................TH ...................... 604-734-8883 ....................................Coming Soon Sixteen & Burrard ........................... TH/DU................... 778-729-0898 .....................................................Call TESORO .................................................HR ...................... tesorobyconcert.com.......................... Now Selling The Conservatory .......................... CH/HR................... polyhomes.com ....................................................Call 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 Winston South Oak ............................. LR ...................... 604-809-6233 ......................................................Call 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 Galleries on the Bay............................ LR ....................... 604-836-7355 ................................From $490,000 The Sentinel..........................................HR ...................... 604-926-9260 ......................................................Call

WHITE ROCK/SOUTH SURREY Altus ........................................................ LR ....................... 778-294-7794 ........................................................Call The Boroughs ......................................TH ..................... theboroughs.ca ..................................Coming Soon Douglas Green .....................................TH ...................... douglasgreenliving.com..................Coming Soon Elisa .........................................................TH ...................... elisaliving.ca .......................................Coming Soon Hazelwood ............................................TH ..................... 604-416-1812 .......................................................Call 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 Oak .................................................TH ...................... 604-360-0789 ......................................................Call Semiah ...................................................HR ...................... semiahbymarcon.ca ............................................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 VICTORIA Capital Park Residences ...................MR ...................... capitalparkvictoria.com ...................... Now Selling

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5% DEPOSIT PROMOTION Altus is a rare collection of 2 & 3 bedroom residences in a White Rock location famous for its charming seaside lifestyle and easy access to the United States border. Homes here have been designed to provide you with everything you need, from spacious floorplans and sophisticated finishes, to a wide range of resort-style amenities. Every home includes two parking spaces with EV charging capbility. All of this is within walking distance to great schools, boutique shopping, lush parks and sandy beaches.

VIEW OUR NEW SHOW SUITE – BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY! Located in our soon to complete building, this is your chance to experience life at Altus for yourself.

Presentation Centre 1589 Maple Street, White Rock Open daily from 12pm – 5pm, except Fridays

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