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It’s important to bring a fresh perspective when shopping for a new home or new condo.

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Downsizing is something that naturally occurs to everyone at some point. People think, “Once the kids are gone we won’t need all this space,” or the garden has become a bit of a burden, or there’s simply too much to clean.

Many people want an excuse to get rid of a lot of the stuff they’ve hung onto for years.

There’s also lots of great

financial reasons to move to a smaller place. You can take advantage of the equity you’ve been spending years building up by selling and making a (tax-free!) profit when you buy a smaller, less expensive place. Utilities are also much reduced when living in a multi-family residence. All of these factors make it easy to see why small is the new big!

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Property Profile | RELIANCE PROPERTIES & JIM PATTISON DEVELOPMENTS

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One Burrard Place A new way to live Location

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Luxury: noun: a pleasure out of the ordinary; the state of great comfort and extravagant living; also One Burrard Place in Vancouver.

Poised to become the third tallest tower in downtown Vancouver, on October 17th One Burrard Place will open its highly anticipated presentation centre at 1290 Burrard Street. And there’s no question this new addition to the Vancouver skyline is going to take people’s breath away.

Unprecedented lifestyle “One Burrard Place will bring a truly fivestar experience to the downtown lifestyle in a way that’s never been seen before,” says Lily Korstanje, Magnum Project Marketing’s managing director.

It starts with the Club One Star Services program that will put the very

best of Vancouver at your fingertips. No ordinary concierge, the Star Services team will include on-demand access to some of the finest lifestyle amenities available — all impeccably coordinated by a full-time butler concierge.

“One Burrard Place’s Butler Concierge will be a first in Canada,” Lily explains.

“Yes, they will do all the typical things like arrange to have your dry cleaning picked up and book tickets to the opera or hockey game, but working with the rest of the team, they’ll also handle everything from event planning and limousine pick up for guests at the airport to DJ services or High Tea to celebrate grandmum’s 90th birthday.

The will also be trained at one of the world’s top butlering schools and overseen by Charles MacPherson, a world authority in the field.”

Want a few more hints? How about inviting friends over for dinner by world renowned Chef Alex Chen, executive chef at Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar? Whether it’s a little help with menu planning and plating or you’d like the entire

event catered, Chef Chen happy to oblige.

Everything Wine will be at your service to deliver the team’s recommendations for your dinner pairings or wine tastings directly to your private wine cellar.

And if cocktails are more your style, mixologist Kevin Brownlee, winner of Grey Goose Vodka’s 2015 Canadian Pour Masters competition, is sure to create few of his exceptional drinks to complement any occasion.

Iconic homes As you’d anticipate, interiors and onsite amenities are above and beyond. “These homes are designed with a seamless flow and openness — very European and contemporary,” Lily says. Kitchens feature custom Italian Miton cabinetry and Gaggenau appliances, a brand she notes was chosen as their favourite by the world’s top 50 chefs in 2015. Select residences will even include a steam oven and refrigerated wine column for your culinary enjoyment.

When you’re ready to relax, One Burrard Place will provide over

30,000 square feet of amenities. “It’s unprecedented in Vancouver to have this much amenity space in a Vancouver residence,” Lily says.

Rapidly she lists off just a few of the exceptional delights that await homeowners: two private dining rooms, a fully-equipped gym with indoor and outdoor yoga spaces, and a full-sized swimming pool with hot tub, sauna, and steam room. Plus there’s a children’s party area, study areas, a music room, wine cellar with an adjoining wine tasting lounge, and a massive 10th-floor outdoor deck featuring three distinct lounge areas, full kitchen, barbeque area, and some of the finest views of the cityscape and water to be found anywhere.

Reputations to rely on “The developers of this monumental tower are captains of their industry and have been leaders in the revitalization of many of Vancouver’s most significant heritage structures,” Lily says. “Reliance Properties was the developer of the award-winning West Pender Place in Coal Harbour, and as Canada’s second largest private company, Jim Pattison Developments brings decades of real estate experience.”

The One Burrard Place presentation centre opens on October 17th at 1290 Burrard Street in downtown Vancouver.

Residences range from studio to threebedroom, and with two fully furnished display homes available for viewing, you’ll be able to experience One Burrard Place’s uniqueness. For more information visit burrardplace.ca or call 604.893.9833.

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• The grandest CresseyKitchen™ ever, complete with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances

• Concrete homes and Cressey’s design offer a level of quality unmatched in Kerrisdale

• As spacious as a single-family home with full laundry room, walk-in closets and pantries

• Indulge in your outdoor living room or penthouse rooftop terraces complete with an outdoor kitchen

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Property Profile | KENSTONE PROPERTIES

1555 West Eighth The Next Level of Living

WHAT ABOUT a building of penthouses?

“That was the creative starting point,” explains Edwin Liang of Kenstone Properties, the developer of a new boutique collection of 20 threebedroom homes at 1555 West 8th Avenue in Vancouver. The ultimate vision? “To curate a collection of extraordinary homes from artists who share the same uncompromising philosophy for approaching design with a clarity of purpose.”

In its essence, 1555 West Eighth has the makings of a bespoke development for discerning homebuyers. Strategically designed to deviate from being just another four walls in the city, the principal architect Steve McFarlane at the Office of McFarlane Biggar Architects + Designers sees this project as an opportunity for “transforming the ordinary through innovation and collaboration.”

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tempered glass, western red cedar and cast-in-place architectural concrete.

While metal cladding isn’t a new concept, the designers worked closely with the fabricator to craft “a dynamic surface that subtly changes appearance

as the sun tracks across the sky,” explains McFarlane.

Large, open floor plans up to 1,882 square feet, will feature outdoor patios, floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows, brushed oak engineered wideplank flooring and made-to-measure European finishes.

The kitchen is definitely a showpiece, driven by function with textural and visual interest. Interior designer Michelle Biggar chose Italian manufacturer Friul Intagli for the custom cabinetry— stunning white lacquer in a matte finish paired with white oak doors. White Corian countertops are accompanied by premium European appliances including 36” Bertazzoni gas cooktop, convection oven with slide-out range hood, Fhiaba integrated fridge, and Blomberg integrated dishwasher.

Luxurious details continue in the bathrooms with heated Royal Mosa porcelain flooring, an oversized rain shower with frameless glass and Lava Grigia stone slab countertops.

“It’s a timeless palette with the warmth of the West Coast sensibility added in to provide a quietly elegant backdrop for a life in comfort,” describes Biggar.

Even the heating system surpasses the norm—a Belgian system called Jaga with four individually-controlled climatic zones and vents hidden in the ceiling or recessed into the walls.

Beyond the private Zen-like courtyard, Vancouver’s desirable Burrard Slopes neighbourhood provides everything from Yoga studios and schools to premium dining and shopping, all within walking distance from downtown.

Register today at 1555w8.com and be among the first to receive the latest news, exclusive offers and community updates.

Previewing is slated to begin this October, with completion coming in 2017.

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By Susan M Boyce WITH A LENGTHY list of achievements

punctuating his three-year tenure as Vancouver’s city planning director, Brian Jackson’s final address to the Urban Development Institute (UDI) before he retires was a straight-shooting, highly engaging commentary on what he believes British Columbia’s largest urban centre needs as it moves forward.

Growing or Groaning Is population growth out of control and a disaster waiting to happen? Not according to Jackson. Yes, overall population numbers are rising, but when considered as a percentage, Vancouver’s growth rate is actually declining — falling from 9.1 in the early 1990s to a current rate of four per cent and a predicted rate of just three per cent by the end of 2015.

He noted that from 1981 to 2011, Vancouver’s population grew by 189,000 — a number significantly greater than the predicted 150,000 people expected to swell the City’s population over the next three decades. A ripple of laughter went through the room when he suggested that “of course, ‘growth is manageable: no need to panic’ doesn’t make a sexy headline.”

Jackson also postulated that contrary to ongoing dire prophecies from both traditional and social media Vancouver can easily handle this influx within existing community plans. And he had numbers to back up his comments: 30,000 in the West End, Downtown South and Downtown East Side; 24 YPNEXTHOME.CA

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10,000 in Southeast False Creek and the River District; 30,000-35,000 in already approved or proposed laneway homes and secondary suites; 20,000 in neighbourhoods bordering arterial routes like the Broadway and Cambie Corridors; leaving planned developments like Pearson Dogwood, Marine Gateway and the now vacant RCMP to easily absorb the final 65,000. And those numbers leave significant sections of the city to take up more growth.

Need for Rezoning However, even though he believes the numbers prove Vancouver can easily accommodate projected population increases, Jackson still sees the often controversial issue of rezoning as a necessity to meet the changing needs of any city. “Sometimes you have the wrong use in the wrong location, the wrong density in wrong location, or the wrong density in market needs,” he said.

“Rezoning allows council to advance goals and direct growth in right direction.”

Is the number of Vancouver rezonings out of control? No again.

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and Richmond all posted more rezonings than Vancouver despite being smaller — in the case of Burnaby and Richmond, significantly smaller.

Okay, well what about spot rezonings — those always contentious ones that happen outside the dictates of existing policy? Jackson challenged the room to recall how many spot zonings have occurred in Vancouver in the past five years. “Thirty? Twenty? Try five. Out of control… no.”

Jackson also stressed that higher

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density does not automatically equate to highrises. “There is there no grand proposal to put highrises on all main streets. Most single-family neighbourhoods will remain exactly that — single-family. But there should be options for highrise development in the downtown core.” He also wants to see more townhouses brought to market, noting this form of affordable, higher density housing has long been in short supply throughout Vancouver.

Improving Community Amenities Jackson didn’t dodge the question of using community amenity contributions (CAC) as a way to pay for growth, although he noted this is yet another issue fraught with misinformation.

“CACs only apply to rezoning and not all rezonings. They are a tool used to obtain wide variety of benefits without increasing costs to the taxpayer and there is no evidence they contribute to higher housing prices. They do create the kind of services and amenities that could not be provided without alternative source of funding.”

If those alternative funds were to be derived from increased property tax, Jackson estimated homeowners would see an 11 per cent increase in their annual payment to the City of Vancouver. Development cost levies (DCL) — an expense developers pay based on the square footage of their project — would skyrocket 150 per cent and those additional costs would show up on the bottom line of any sales contract for a new home in Vancouver.

Still, he acknowledged it’s not a perfect solution. “The way CACs are calculated is far too complicated and takes far too long. We can fix the CAC system, but if we stop it, we have no other alternative than to stop development.”

Urban Excellence “My take is that urban design excellence will continue to be an integral part Vancouver’s planning process,” Jackson said. “We’re known for excellence in architecture, and it’s going to get even better with the advent of projects like

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contemporary design and bike storage on every floor at Framework in Chinatown.

4. Located just a couple of blocks from the bustling hub of Marine and Cambie, Park&Metro will offer a new take on lowrise living.

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Vancouver House, 1550 Alberni, and The Arc.” Concluding his presentation, Jackson introduced the team that will take over when he leaves office in December and gave them a final piece of wisdom. “All easy choices have been made. You must continue to be brave and bold, and do what you think is best for long-term

interests of future citizens of Vancouver.

It’s not a popularity contest. We need you to make the tough decisions.” One hour, nine and a half minutes after he took the podium, Jackson received a standing ovation.

For more information about UDI, visit udi.bc.ca.

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IN WARM WEATHER, WE ALL CHERISH our patio as extensions of our living space, with plants, flowers, barbeques and furniture; and in winter — well, we close the blinds and pretend it’s not there.

With Vancouver’s mild climate, there’s no excuse to shun the outdoor environment just past your sliding glass door.

Even in autumn and winter, on a sunny day it is often mild enough to sit outside, and that’s when you really get the benefit of a well-planted balcony or patio in a sheltered spot. And even when it’s cold, cheerful, colourful plants lift the spirits. A tiny bit of effort can result in a patio you will not only enjoy looking at (through the window while cozied up on the sofa) but can even provide you with some healthy greens!

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using woven willow panels or a temporary sheet of fine plastic mesh.

Also, your selection of pots is important.

Terra cotta, concrete and ceramic do not fare well in freezing temperatures, so it’s best to use fiberglass or plastic.

Plants will also do better in larger pots of at least 18-24 inches.

There are a few types of hardy plants that will look great all winter, and you can mix them up, or stick to a theme, depending on how much sun, cold and wind you expect.

One autumn, when tearing out my patio tomatoes, I planted pots full of deep crimson and black pansies, not expecting much. They thrived all winter long, and I learned there’s nothing more delightful than seeing the cheerful heads of pansies heroically popping through snow. Other flowers that do well in the cold are winter flowering heathers such as “Erica carnea”,

which love the wind and the rain.

Another pretty choice is the colourful polyanthus, also known as a primrose.

Pansies and polyanthus are hardy, but will suffer if exposed to freezing conditions immediately after you buy them at a warm, indoor garden centre.

Acclimatize them for a few days by setting them out during the day and bringing them in at night.

Dwarf conifers are very tolerant, and as an added bonus, can be dressed up festively during the holiday season.

They make an attractive container when surrounded by small evergreen ferns.

Some of most hardy, versatile winter plants are also the most delicious!

Ornamental kales are very pretty (and edible), but even the regular kinds of kale can add a verdant splash of green and purple to your balcony garden, and they keep growing the more you pick them.

They even become sweeter the colder it gets. Another healthy splash of colour can be found by planting a container of beautiful and tasty rainbow chard.

Don’t let winter shut your green thumb down. Open your blinds to all the opportunities that winter balconies can offer; from colourful blooms, to mini festive forests to the salad on your table.

Happy planting!

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Advice | CONDO PRO

Make the condo move with ease Some handy tips to help

By Barbara Lawlor

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MOVING INTO a condominium allows

suite owners to leave behind the worries of maintaining a large property and embrace a more carefree lifestyle.

Nonetheless, a major move can also be stressful – especially if you are coming from a large home with countless possessions. A little pre-planning can make moving day go smoothly.

Even if you purchase at the very beginning of sales and your condo will not be ready for occupancy for a couple of years, start thinking now about paring down. Why move items that will just clutter your space and add the hassle of trying to sell or give away after you’ve settled in?

Here are a few tips that can help: » Take a good look at your floorplan and figure out what furniture can go where. Pay attention to the room

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dimensions and be reasonable.

Ask yourself what you already own that you will want in your new environment. Flag pieces that will not be part of your condominium lifestyle and start the process of finding homes for them. » When you pare down possessions, remember that the amenities in the building are like extensions of your living space. There’s no need for that elliptical trainer if you have an equipped fitness room an elevator-ride away. » Consider hiring an organizer to help you envision your new space and decide what is appropriate to move with you. These professionals have an

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eye for looking at a room and knowing exactly how to maximize the area.

If you need to purchase furniture, take heart – today’s manufacturers have gone all out to design multi-purpose items that can help you make the most of your space. From Murphy beds to coffee tables that swivel up to become dining surfaces and armoires that can house entertainment systems or computer nooks, there are items available in just about any colour and style you would want.

Are you a plant fanatic? Here’s where your floorplan can come in handy again. Which directions do your windows and balconies face? What plants do well in those natural light conditions? And give some thought to container gardening on your balcony or terrace.

Be sure to ask your developer early on about the procedure on move-in day.

You may have to book elevators well in advance. And of course, this needs to be co-ordinated with your moving company. Moving day is a lot more pleasant when there are no surprises.

Leave children and pets with someone else on that day. Having to keep track of toddlers or dogs will add unnecessary stress.

When it comes to moving into your new condo, a little foresight goes a long way to achieving your beautiful vision. Even if your occupancy date is well into the future, start your move now – mentally.

Then enjoy your fabulous new home!

Barbara Lawlor is president of Baker Real Estate Inc., and an in-demand columnist and speaker. A member of the Baker team since 1993, Barbara oversees the marketing and sale of condominium developments in Canada and overseas.

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Property Profile | PIONEER GROUP

Manarola Quality + craftsmanship + location = Manarola Location

Fleetwood, Surrey Builder

Pioneer Group Development

3-storey Home Type

51 unit condominium project Sales Centre

Manarola’s presentation centre and display home, 8695 160th St, Surrey, is open noon to 5 p.m., excluding Fridays Contact

604-800-9255 manarolacondos@gmail.com www.manarolahomes.com

ABOVE

IN THE HEART of Surrey is where you will find the

As the only new and exceptionally built condominium project in the Fleetwood neighbourhood, buyers are flocking to Manarola

only new condominium development in the popular Fleetwood neighbourhood.

“This is an area that isn’t as developed as other neighbourhoods — it is very safe and a great place to live,” says Philip Seel, Manarola sales manager.

“The main reasons for the success of Manarola are its location, quality finishes and price range. Per square foot, Manarola is priced extremely competitively without compromising quality.”

Manarola is a boutique collection of 51 thoughtfully designed condominiums, featuring two bedroom homes, (The one bedroom homes are sold out), ranging from 840 to 1,059 square feet.

Designed by award-winning Creekside Architects, the attention to detail in these West Coast contemporary homes is second to none. Each residence features dual-toned cabinetry, laminate hardwood floors, quartz countertops, islands or peninsulas, as well as nine-foot ceilings on the top floor homes. Other characteristics include spainspired bathrooms with rain shower head, oversize balconies or decks for outdoor living and entertaining.

“Our top floor, north-facing two bedroom homes feature great mountain views,” adds Seel.

“The developer is really hands on and he didn’t go bare bones on these homes, he made sure they

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were very well built.”

Another reason Manarola stands out from the crowd is the developer’s willingness to accommodate buyers’ need to personalize their homes.

As a renowned developer with more than three decades of building quality, unique homes, Pioneer Group has created a lot of buzz and excitement over the last few months with this newest project. More than 60 per cent of the homes have already sold. It is a testament to the trusted builder’s commitment to excellence in quality finishes throughout.

In the heart of Fleetwood Village, Manarola is minutes away from walking trails and parks, fabulous shopping, dining, recreational opportunities and easy access to the new 10-Lane Port Mann Bridge, Fraser Highway and Highway 1.

With more than 60 per cent of the homes sold and prices from $279,900 to $324,900 (Net GST), these residences are going fast. Right now, Manarola offers a fantastic incentive program: For the next three units sold, the builder will pay one full year of strata fees. Additionally, for a limited time only, upon completion of sale, buyers will receive a $5000.00 decorating allowance.

There is still a good selection of homes left.

Tentative occupancy is slated for November 30, 2015.

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Property Profile | WESTSTONE GROUP

Evolve High above it all Location

Surrey Builder

WestStone Group Development

Evolve Home Type

Condominiums Sales Centre

133A Street and 104th Avenue Contact

evolvecondos.com 604.497.0102

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YOU KNOW THE ADAGE: choice is good. And when it comes to the place you call home, choice is not only good, it’s essential.

Which is precisely why Evolve in Surrey has been wowing savvy homebuyers from day one. “We have homes ranging from studios to loft-style, two-bedroom and den penthouses plus a limited collection of very fun, very funky twolevel townhome lofts,” says Kiran Rai, marketing director with Macdonald Realty Platinum Project Marketing.

Select penthouses, she adds, will include a private rooftop deck in addition to the balcony that’s a standard in Evolve homes — a big time bonus for anyone who loves watching sunsets or enjoying a morning latté outdoors.

Live Two Years Mortgage Free Yes, you read it right. For a limited time only, you can buy a home — any home at Evolve — and the developer will pay your mortgage for the first two years.

“The building is expected to complete in 2018, so that means you’ll have no mortgage payments until 2020,” Kiran says. “Depending on which suite you

buy, that means you could keep up to $76,000 in your pocket. So if you’ve had your eye on that penthouse, now’s the time to buy it.” Sweet.

Celebrate Your ’Hood Located in the heart of Surrey City Centre neighbourhood, Evolve will be the second tower in WestStone Group’s West Village. “WestStone isn’t just building a tower, they’re building an entire community that engages the people who live here and creates a dynamic village within a city,” Kiran explains.

All this, and you’re only steps to SkyTrain, SFU, a great rec centre, the famous Holland Park and, of course, Central City Shopping Mall where you’ll find enough retail to satisfy the most ardent shop-aholic and dining to keep your taste buds tingling for months.

Evolve’s presentation centre and three display homes are open noon to 5 p.m. daily except Fridays at the corner of 133A Street and 104th Avenue in Surrey.

More information at evolvecondos.com or call 604.497.0102.

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WILLOUGHBY. TOWN CENTRE.

FINAL 7 HOMES SELLING

LIVE IN LANGLEY’S FIRST AND ONLY COMMUNITY TO OFFER EVERYTHING YOU NEED AT YOUR DOORSTEP. Be the first to call this charming community home. Kensington is the first residential offering in Willoughby Town Centre and the last opportunity to move in to a new home here for years to come. With some of the most spacious layouts around, lush landscaping and private patios it’s no wonder why we are now selling our final 7 homes. Come by for a tour of our available homes. Homes are move-in ready!

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THE AREA’S MOST POPULAR COMMUNITY IS NOW SELLING ITS FINAL PHASE The Ridge is the area’s most popular community with Phase One and Two already fully sold out and completed. Only 7 homes in the Third Phase remain, and now we have a great selection to choose from in our Fourth and Final Phase.

7 AVAILABLE TO MOVE-IN THIS WINTER!

Come out today and see why The Ridge is so popular, while learning about the release of our latest homes in our Final Phase! Experience the Surrey Landmark and own a piece of history at The Bose Farm today.

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Property Profile | MANORLANE HOMES

Location

Willowbrook/East Clayton Builder

Manorlane Homes Development

Yale Bloc Home Type

Condominium Sales Centre

19557 – 64th Avenue Contact

604.539.YALE www.yalebloc.com

counters, stainless steel appliances, hexagonal tile backsplash, and highgloss upper cabinetry. Laminate wood floors create an open, flowing ambiance.

And when it’s time to think “barbeque” — which is year-round in my books — balconies are spacious and inviting.

Yale Bloc Think outside the Bloc ALL ABOUT THE suite life, Yale Bloc has been wowing savvy homebuyers since sales first launched in March 2015. And following tradition, on October 3rd enthusiastic buyers lined up to be first inside Yale Bloc’s second building — a new collection of 64 homes that’s become the talk of the town since it was announced.

“Response has been fantastic,” says vice president of project marketing Michelle Taylor. “People are amazed by the value and quality, and they aren’t going to miss out, especially since we’ve introduced our C3 plan — a twobedroom, two-bath plan that’s totally new in this neighbourhood and priced 48 YPNEXTHOME.CA

“People are amazed by the value and quality, and they aren’t going to miss out.”

—Michelle Taylor from $199,900. It’s a great opportunity, especially for first time buyers.”

Interiors Inside, Yale Bloc’s open, flexible spaces and contemporary finishings make everyday life a celebration of your good taste. Gourmet kitchens with quartz

Great Neighbourhood Ready to talk easy access? Well Yale Bloc is ready to deliver. Walking distance to a diverse array of shops including Willowbrook Mall, The Real Canadian Super Store, Save-On-Foods, London Drugs, and intriguing boutiques to satisfy your craving for an afternoon of retail therapy. Naturally, that would be followed up with sips’n’bites at one of the many local eateries like Cactus Club and Brown’s Social House to name just a couple. Urban living at it’s finest.

Outdoor enthusiasts will discover a plethora of amenities nearby. Here are a few hints to get your mind and body into excitement mode: hiking trails, urban parks, equestrian centres, even a flight centre for the truly adventurous.

Don’t miss out. The Yale Bloc presentation centre is open noon to 5 p.m. daily except Fridays at 19557 – 64th Avenue in Surrey. Floorplans range from studios to two-bedroom homes.

Prices start at just $149,900. For more information visit yalebloc.com or call 604.539.YALE.

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By: Dimex Group Starting price: $219,900 City: Burnaby Intersection: 5355 Lane Street just east of Royal Oak Presentation Centre: Kingsway and Grimmer Number of storeys: three storeys above retail Details: 105 one- and two-bedroom homes featuring contemporary, angular architecture and urban interiors. Great location near SkyTrain Metrotown, and Central Park. Priority registration underway.

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By: Bluesky Properties City: Coquitlam Intersection: Como Lake Avenue and Clarke Road Details: Priority registration now underway for this new addition to the West Coquitlam neighbourhood. Steps to the new Evergreen Line Great opportunity to own a home backed by the Bosa reputation. Plus you’ll have access to a 15,000-square-foot amenity space offering everything from lap pool and basketball court to social lounge and music conservatory.

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Got a new development, opening, or other news you’d like us to feature in Condo Market Watch? Drop me a note at condomarketwatch@ypnexthome.ca, and we’ll do our best to get you in the next edition.

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These impeccably styled homes offer flow, ample storage and high-end appliances you would expect in a single family home, along with extraordinary outdoor living rooms unlike anything else in White Rock.

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Advice | 10 MINUTES WITH…

Master-planned communities come of age 10 minutes with Greg Zayadi

By Susan M Boyce AHHH, THE JOYS of master-planned,

urban living. Shops and other amenities right outside your front door, lively streetscapes and a diverse cultural mix of neighbours, plus the convenience of knowing that if you just don’t feel like cooking, your toughest choice may be which restaurant to check out after work today.

Here on the West Coast, our passion for master-planned communities seems to just keep getting stronger. This issue, New Condo Guide chats with Greg Zayadi, vice president of sales and marketing at Anthem Properties, about this increasingly desirable, ever more sophisticated housing form.

in Port Moody, MOSAIC’s upcoming Freemont Village and, of course, Anthem’s Station Square in Burnaby are three others.

Designing master-planned communities means that, as developers, we have to be particularly aware that each design decision impacts not only the building we’re put up today, but the ones we’ll be putting up tomorrow. So before we even start thinking about how a building will look, we’re planning how everything works together on a human scale.

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Q: “Master-planned” is a term that seems to be everywhere, but what exactly does it mean?

A: In its simplest, most basic form, a master-planned community is one that’s developed in multiple phases, incorporates multiple building forms and, in most cases, is mixed-use. They are typically located on larger sites, take several years, at least, to complete, and bring extensive new infrastructure that enhances a neighbourhood ambiance.

By far the most comprehensive example in Metro Vancouver is Concord Pacific’s development of Yaletown and False Creek where you now have extensive retail, the Seawall, highrise and midrise towers, townhouses, offices, parks, even schools. Onni’s Suter Brook 62 YPNEXTHOME.CA

Q: You said in its simplest form, but apparent simplicity is usually extremely complex to create. Is that the case with master-planned communities?

A: I like to call it intelligent planning, but yes, there are many, many considerations that as a consumer you might not be aware of when you walk through the community — you just know the result feels good.

How the buildings and people will interact — how we move through the community by bike, by car, or on foot — is one crucial component in achieving this. Things like where the afternoon sunlight falls will affect where you can successfully locate a coffee shop or restaurant patio. People want to sit outside in the afternoon and catch some rays, so you don’t want to put spaces for this type of commercial on a northeast

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corner because it will be dark on the patio by midday.

Or think about site access — how vehicles and people intersect and interact. You can’t put the parkade entrance where headlights from cars coming up the ramp would shine directly into someone’s home or in a location where pedestrians are constantly crossing along the street — which is why at Station Square we never considered putting the entry on Silver Avenue.

It’s also why even though the five towers will be very large, the Station Square site itself will be broken into smaller pieces with pocket parks, mewsstyle walkways, and other place where people can pause for a cup of coffee or to just chat with friends. Visually, this permeability is far more attractive, but it also creates more opportunities for interesting retail and means you don’t have to walk from one end to the other every time you want to cross through.

Can you imagine what would have happened in Yaletown if there were no Mews for pedestrian and bike traffic?

You’d have to go blocks out of your way just to get from Pacific to the Seawall.

Q: Do you see this trend continuing?

A: Absolutely. In fact, the master-planned concept is becoming so ingrained throughout Metro Vancouver that many municipalities are now driving it forward by incorporating this design right into their Official Community Plan.

Q: What about long term value for homeowners?

A: Because of their mixed-use nature, master-planned communities tend to hold their value well and often appreciate rapidly as more amenities are added. For example, prices in Yaletown shot up when Urban Fare arrived.

Also, you’re building a mix of product type, so master planned communities are less susceptible to the market’s ebb and flow than a development that’s primarily a single housing form — say all smaller, affordable condos or large, 3,000-square-foot houses. Having many choices of size, style, and price point also means you attract a more diverse range of buyers — single, couples, families, young, old — which creates vibrant, lively neighbourhoods where people want to live.

Anthem Properties’ newest masterplanned community, Station Square, is located at McKay Avenue and Kingsway in the heart of Metrotown. For more information, visit stationsquare.ca or call 604.438.1113.

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Advice | CONDO SENSE

The market waits for no one!

By Cameron McNeill

and grocery stores. This will give you an advantage when renting as well as when it comes time to sell the home in future.

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EVEN IN TIMES of record low mortgage rates, first-time home buyers still find it difficult to get into the real estate market — as property values seemingly increase month to month. So what can you do to get into the market? The strategies for getting into the market have changed from past generations.

Stop trying to find the perfect home Many buyers feel they need to fall in love with everything about their first

home. However, in a market like Metro Vancouver, the important thing is to just get into the market. For instance, if you can’t afford to purchase in the neighborhood you ideally want to live in, consider purchasing where you can afford now with the intention of renting the home out. You can then rent and live in a neighborhood you prefer while renting out the home you purchased. Look for a good location with convenient amenities such as transit

Forget the 20% down payment “Rule” If you are finding it impossible to save for a 20% down payment, look into going with a 10% down payment. Mortgage brokers will advise you not to put down less than 20% down as the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) requires you to pay an insurance premium under 20%. However, the pros and cons of sitting on the sidelines while you save for a larger down payment need to be examined.

According to the CMHC, a $350,000 home with a 10% deposit would incur an insurance premium of $7,560 that may be paid as a lump sum or incorporated into your monthly payments. If we assume a lump sum payment for the insurance premium, an interest rate of 3.04% (RBC posted 2 year rate) and a 25-year amortization, monthly payments with 10% down would be $1,497.40 and with 20% down would be $1,330.85.

With property values steadily rising, you must decide as a first-time home buyer if you can afford to wait 5 or more years till you have a 20% down payment. It may be worth it to pay $7,560 in premiums and an extra $170 per month in mortgage payments now to get into the market and start building equity.

Being a first-time home buyer isn’t easy, however the goal should be getting into the market as soon as possible so you can enjoy the increase in equity which traditionally comes with a long term real estate investment.

Cameron McNeill is the owner of MAC Marketing Solutions, one of B.C.’s and Alberta’s leading real estate sales and marketing firms. Email him at cm@macmarketingsolutions.com or follow him on Twitter @mac_marketing

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PROJECT

TYPE

CONTACT

PRICE

PROJECT

TYPE

CONTACT

PRICE

VANCOUVER & AREA

Parc 26

MR/TH

604.336.6380

Call

DOWNTOWN

Midtown

LR

604.563.3330

Call

Monarch

MR/TH

604.568.6883

From $444,900

Northwest

HR

604.325.5151

Call

Parc Elise

MR/TH

604.336.6380

Call

Park&Metro

LR

604.325.8111

Call

Pinnacle Living Broadway

MR

604.739.2080

Call

Pinnacle Living False Creek

MR

604.874.8368

Call

Prodigy

MR

604.221.8878

From high $300s

One Town Centre at River District HR

604.879.8830

Now Previewing

Two Town Centre at River District LR

604.879.8830

Coming Soon

Shannon Wall Centre Kerrisdale

LR

604.267.8882

Call

Sota

HR

604.671.1025

From 2.5 million

The Ivy

LR

604.566.5888

Coming Soon

The Leveson

LR

604.880.8312

Coming Soon

The Laureates

HR

604.221.4450

Call

The One

HR

604.874.8368

Call

The Spot

MR

604.568.6886

From $269,900

Tower Green at West

HR

604.707.9378

From $319,000

The Village on False Creek

HR

604.733.2010

From $390,500

MR/TH

604.739.2080

Call

Brio

LR

604.943.8811

Call

Cityhomes

LR

604.948.2345

Call

SF/LR

604.948.HOME

Call

188 Keefer Addition Burrard Place The Charleson Eventide Fairmont Pacific Rim Estates Mark, The Private Residences at Hotel Georgia, The Tate Downtown Trump International Hotel and Tower® Vancouver Vancouver House

LR HR HR HR LR HR HR HR HR HR HR

604.620.2018 604.620.6692 burrardplace.ca 604.689.8535 604.783.1044 604.781.4303 604.687.4353 604.682.8107 604.568.8283 604.568.7888 604.893.8958

Call From $349,900 Coming Soon Call Call Call Call Call From $399,900 Call Call

EAST SIDE

188 Keefer HR East Park LR/CH Gem, The LR Kensington Gardens MR Local LR Main Street LR Oxford, The LR Paragon MR One Town Centre at River District HR Three Town Centre at River District LR Rhythm MR Skyway HR View338 LR Vya MR Wall Centre Central Park HR

604.893.1736 604.879.3257 liveatthegem.com 604.620.7886 604.688.5527 604.877.1116 604.779.0091 604.688.5566 604.879.8830 604.879.8830 604.437.5315 604.436.1100 604.303.8838 604.559.1070 604.874.9232

Call Call Coming Soon Call From $349,900 From $339,900 From Low $200s Coming Soon $299,900 $299,900 From $339,900 Call From $219,900 Call From $299,900

W10th & Maple TSAWWASSEN

Tsawwassen Springs

WEST SIDE

1555 West Eighth 35 Park West 41 West 6th & Yukon 99 West Aperture Arbutus Ridge Binning Tower Block 100 Boulevard Private Residences Cambie Star Canvas Central Citti The Creek Voda Granville at 70th Kerrisdale Gardens Leveson Livingstone House MC2

LR/MR LR MR LR MR LR/TH MR HR HR LR MR MR HR MR HR HR MR LR LR HR

Penthouse (PH)

604.828.3998 604.563.8336 604.563.8336 cressey.ca 604.620.8600 604.345.9000 604.738.0001 604.646.1111 604.682.8801 604.685.5778 604.876.9222 604.875.8508 604.662.3373 604.880.6880 thecreekbyconcert.com 604.687.2298 604.559.9848 604.808.8312 604.998.8988 604.638.9998 Live Work (LW)

Coming Soon Call Call Coming Soon From $528,800 Call Call From $499,900 Call From $367,400 Call Call Call Call Coming Soon Call From $540,900 Call From $639,900 Call

City Home (CH)

WEST VANCOUVER

23rd and Bellevue

HR

Cressey.com

Coming Soon

Evelyn

MR

604.922.0330

Call

Galleries on the Bay

LR

604.836.7355

From $490,000

Kerrisdale by Cressey

LR

cressey.com

Coming Soon

WHITE ROCK / SOUTH SURREY

Adagio

LR

604.531.6659

From $288,900

Beverley

MR

604.560.0075

Call

Elgin House

LR

604.541.8092

Call

Gemini

LR

604.536.1663

Call

Heights, The

LR

778.545.8737

From $364,900

Newport at West Beach

LR

604.536.0256

From $289,900

Royce

LR

604.538.8028

Call

Sausalito

LR

604.538.3237

Call

LR

604.560.3238

From $230’s

South Point Walk

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