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special features 12 Editor’s Note

July 12 - 26, 2013 Volume 21 Issue 14 April 4 - 18, 2014 Volume 22 Issue 7

18 Fusion

Boutique homes with great value

by Susan M. Boyce

FuSioN

24 Marquee

Spacious interiors and quality finishes make Fusion a winner

Living Large in Langley

by Stephanie MacDonald

34 Virtue

Spacious hillside living

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the St. George townhomes inspired East Vancouver

Savings of up to $18,000

by Susan M Boyce

64 Sixth + Willow Westside Wow

INSIDE INSIDE THIS ISSUE THIS ISSUE

FOLLOWING THE TRACKS HOUSING MARKET COMMUNITY GARDENS BEGIN TAXNEW HOME JANETTE EWAN’S TIPS FOR PUBLIC-PRIVATEGROW PARTNERSHIPS & FOOD TO YOUR BALANCED — FOR NOW MORE THAN PLANNING NOW ENTERTAINING AL FRESCO IMPROVING CANADA’S TRANSPORTATION

by Susan M. Boyce

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The most beautiful block on Cambie

by Susan M. Boyce

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vice-president, wall2wall media

Jacqueline Hill

editor-in-chief / director of content

Susan Legge

director of sales, national

Josh Heppner

senior sales manager, western canada

Edwin Rizarri

columns 26 Strata Sense

art director

Bianca DiPietro editors

Diane Duf lot (on leave) Stephanie MacDonald

How the CMHC’s insurance increase may affect you

contributing editors

Lydia McNutt Neil Mangan Wayne Karl

by Cameron McNeill

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Legal Angle

All parking and storage is not created equal

by Neil Mangan

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community Living

design editor

Yanic Simard

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media consultants

Dave Bird 604.319.7102 Brenda Everitt 604.319.7103

Community gardens grow more than just food

sales coordinators

Justin Salvador

by Stephanie MacDonald

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Quick tips

production manager

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Make it yours

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Mihail Terentiev production co-ordinator

Fundamentally Speaking

Hannah Yarkony

Follow the tracks to your next home

contributing editorial writers

Susan M Boyce Janine Mackie

by Wayne Karl

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inside Mortgages

Collateral versus conventional mortgages — do you know what you’re getting into?

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by Kris Grasty

homebuyers’ help 58 on the horizon

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

by Susan M Boyce

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

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Get What You Want Spring makes home shopping fun

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SUSAN LEGGE

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Wall2Wall Media Susan.Legge@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge

pringtime’s longer days and warmer weather mean home shoppers will be out in full force. Visiting sales offices and model suites is not only inspirational, it gives you a sense of what the market has to offer and an opportunity to get the facts straight.

It’s important to be clear about what you want and expect in your new home and in your builder before you start shopping. Remember, prices in the new-home market generally reflect differences in location, features and home styles. If a builder’s pricing seems out of whack with others in the area, ask for an explanation. It could mean better-quality materials, finishings, features and service.

It is also important you understand what is included with the home you

are buying and what is optional. Ask the sales representative to show you samples, and request a “spec” sheet that clearly lists what is included and what your upgrade options are. Evaluate any promises that have been made and find out if the builder is prepared to put them in writing.

Check the facts, check the figures and say “yes” when you are sure about the builder and the your new home. You should feel confident and comfortable about the choices you have made. Eliminate surprises and disappointments. Sit down with your sales rep, ask questions and discuss your Agreement of Purchase and Sale in detail with a lawyer before it’s finalized.

You can make a wise buying decision that offers you peace of mind.

Growing Community Gardening can bring all types of people together

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STEPHANIE MACDONALD EDITOR Wall2Wall Media

Stephanie.Macdonald@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/stephmacW2W

lossoming trees and daffodils, occasional sunny breaks from the rain — all signal springtime on the West Coast. But though all the areas that comprise Metro Vancouver are all connected by a sense of geography, each has a separate identity. Urban or rural, near the beach or on a mountain, by a river or by rolling green pasture, bustling or peaceful, or a combination, every one of these communities has something to offer — they even have different weather!

That’s why it is so important to do your homework when deciding where to buy. Are you a sun-worshipper? North Van is not going to be for you, so look into Surrey or Delta. Desire an amazing view of the ocean? North or West Van

is your place. Want to be in the middle of the action? Require peace and quiet? There’s an increasing number of places around that cater to the young-and-looking-for-fun, and the need-my-personal-space among us.

That’s why we’re so fortunate to live here: we have choices.

One thing that makes any place a nicer place to live is a sense of community, and in this issue we explore how community gardens are bringing people together to play in the dirt. After you plant your summer salad crop, we’ve also got tips on how to keep your home “spring-cleaned” all year long. So get outside and find your perfect place!

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14356 63A Ave. 604-543-6262

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144th & 60 Ave brixtontownhomes.com

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7797 170 St. 778-574-2550

99 Clayton A9. Uptown Village

19525 73rd Ave. 778-574-0146

A10. The Rockwoods 16241 - 84th Ave 604-503-1188

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13886 62Ave 778-578-9779

A12. Zen

196th & 66th Ave. 604-247-2639 ext 262

A13. Sun 72

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

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6350 142 St. 604-598-8873

A19. One 92

6685 192nd St. 604-576-1772

A20. Panorama Woods 6123 138th Street 778-593-9954

A21. Silverwood

84th Ave. & 164th St. 604-953-0288

A22. Salix

6477 196th Street 604-530-0054

A23. The Grove 68th Ave. & 194 St. 604-533-6968

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fusion

56 Townhomes Located in the heart of Sullivan Heights

Savings up to $18,000 Just sold 5 homes, come visit us to see why 3 bedroom townhomes starting from $344,900 Efficient forced air heating, stainless steel appliances and amenities lounge Phase 2 just released

Sales Centre Open 12-5pm (closed Fridays) 13886 62nd Avenue, Surrey

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BY LAKEWOOD

//cover story

Spacious interiors, quality finishes and great value makes Fusion a winner Fusion is a boutique development that Fosters a great sense oF community » by michelle hopkins First-time home buyers Amanda and Tyler Heshka spent months searching for the perfect home. The young couple toured a number of townhome projects that fit some or most of

their criteria, but they were either too expensive or lacked the space they wanted.

“We were looking in South Surrey and we found that most of the townhomes in many of the neighbourhoods sacrificed the size of the bedrooms for more spacious main floors,” says Tyler.

While researching online, the two came across the master planned community of Fusion by Lakewood – liking both the location and the size of the homes, especially the larger bedrooms.

“I really liked the layout ... the spacious main floor is perfect for entertaining family and friends,” says Amanda. “Then, when we saw the size of the bedrooms we were sold.”

The couple not only liked what they saw; the price was right as well.

Being that it was their first home purchase, Amanda recruited her father, a builder himself, to inspect Fusion. When he gave them the green light, they put an offer in right away.

Today, the couple couldn’t be happier in their 1,600 square foot residence. Its relatively close proximity to everything urban and rural also factored in their decision to buy here.

“We are 12 minutes from White Rock and five minutes from Newton,” adds Tyler.

In addition, both say that Lakewood has been “incredible in dealing with any issues we’ve encountered.”

“Since we moved in, we’ve had a few questions, and the staff at Fusion always get back to us promptly and deal with our concerns, even though they are relatively small,” adds Amanda.

Fusion is attracting not only first time homebuyers like Amanda and Tyler, but the downsizers and urban professionals who seek beauty, superior finishes and affordability.

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Building on A TrAdiTion For excellence in cusTomer service: As one of the province’s most respected and trusted builders, Lakewood has developed a reputation for its after-service program. With more than 40 years of building quality homes, Lakewood offers affordable homes in neighbourhoods people want to live in.

“Lakewood is committed to providing value and a great product, while always making sure the customer comes first,” says Darryl Price, Vice President of The Agency.

Lakewood continues to strive to create the best places to call home and carry on with its passion, expertise and local knowledge to craft homes and neighbourhoods that truly speak to homebuyers at every stage of life. indoor elegAnce: Large windows, generous nine-foot ceilings and open floor plans define the main living

“Lakewood is committed to providing value and a great product, while always making sure the customer comes first,” says Darryl Price, Vice President of The Agency. space in the 56-unit townhome project, bathing the residences in natural light.

The designer display suite at Fusion, featuring stunning west coast inspired architecture, shows off the spaciousness of the 15 remaining three bedroom homes, most with dens, all with private fenced yards and good size patios or decks for year-round entertaining. The remaining homes’ spacious floor plans range in size from 1,532 square feet to 1,648 square feet.

Besides its convenient location, when prospective homebuyers walk into the show home at Fusion, they are pleasantly surprised at how elegant and stylish these residences truly are.

“The quality in the homes is self-evident as soon as you walk into the show home,” says Sales Manager Colleen Meade. “They stand out, not only for the quality finishing, but for the great value in this neighbourhood.”

Each of the homes feature contemporary laminate flooring on the main floor, plush stainresistant carpeting in the bedrooms, free standing fireplace with entertainment unit, chic blinds and gourmet-style kitchens.

“The fireplace is unique in that it can be moved around from the great room to the dining room and it provides the home heat and ambience,” says Meade.

The sunny kitchens are equipped with an island, custom designed dark laminate cabinetry, premium stainless steel energy efficient appliances, top of the line quartz countertops and full-height ceramic tile kitchen backsplash, to name just a few of its many features.

The luxurious bathrooms encourage a sense of Zen with its deep soaker tubs, ceramic tile ensuite showers with chrome frame glass door, and gorgeous tile flooring.

Fusion is also close to numerous family amenities, including tennis courts, the Recreation Centre and Wave Pool, a library, cinemas and the YMCA, as well as great urban shopping with Strawberry Hill Centre and Scott 72 Centre close by, all in the heart of Sullivan Heights.

In addition, for those who have to commute, the neighbourhood is close to transportation routes, such as the Scottsdale and Newton Transit Exchanges, with a direct bus drive that gets homeowners to their destinations in comfort.

celeBrATe A sense oF communiTy: Because it’s a boutique development, Fusion fosters a real sense of community.

Fusion is connected by landscaped common areas, which includes a fully fenced in children’s play area. This is where neighbours interact over a cup of coffee, while watching their children play outside.

There is also a nice size amenity building with a spacious, fully furnished lounge complete with fireplace to relax by or host larger family, friends or neighbourhood gatherings.

In addition, homebuyers also like the fact that their new home is within a short distance to Cambridge Elementary, and close to other excellent secondary and post-secondary schools.

“It is very exciting because Sullivan Heights is a well established suburb that is going through a facelift,” explains Meade.

come and discover lakewood’s signature attention to style, warmth and affordability that is found in Fusion. The Fusion presentation centre and display home are open daily from noon to 5 p.m. except Fridays at 13886 62nd Ave. in surrey. prices start at $344,900 with a selection of 15 homes left in phase 1. For more information, visit www.liveatfusion.com or call 778-578-9779. phase 2 just released and phase 1 is move in ready.

All THis And speciAl incenTives: “Right now, Lakewood is picking up the two per cent transitional tax as well as the net GST on the remaining homes in Phase 1,” adds Meade. “That’s a savings of up to $18,000.”

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//Project Profile

Marquee

Living Large in Langley » by Stephanie MacDonalD Langley is a great place to live — it’s no longer a secret. With more businesses popping up all the time, adding to the wealth of shopping and dining destinations already in place, people have been flocking to this once quiet part of the Fraser Valley. In the midst of the vibrant

Willowbrook community in Central Langley is Marquee. A collection of 33 classically appealing Craftsman-style townhomes, Marquee offers the opportunity to enjoy all the conveniences of Langley just a short drive away, while living in a spacious, well-designed townhome nestled away from the traffic and activity of the city.

“Walking into the show suite, I hear visitors telling the sales team just how surprised they are at the spaciousness and overall design of the homes here,” says Ideal Project Marketing’s Troy Steine. “The size of the rooms is noticeably larger, comfortably fitting house-sized furniture.”

There are seven different floor plans to suit everyone from people with growing families, to those moving up from a condo, to first-time buyers, and the relatively low maintenance fees make the leap into a Marquee home even more affordable. Flex rooms, open concept spaces and large great rooms give buyers the chance to use the space creatively, and can evolve for a family’s changing needs over time.

Attention to detail is clearly apparent in the finishing and elegantly functional styling of these attractive homes. Stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and shaker-style cabinetry make the kitchen a warm gathering place, and the extra-large master bedrooms have had people expressing amazement. Nine-foot ceilings and a design that makes the most of natural light throughout the homes add to the open and airy feel of spaciousness inside them.

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“Walking into the show suite, I hear visitors telling the sales team just how surprised they are at the spaciousness and overall design of the homes here.”

Troy Steine As a product of a working relationship between Valour Homes and Chysik Project Management, a home at Marquee has two very strong reputations backing it. For over 15 years, Valour Homes has been building and developing homes and communities all over the Lower Mainland, including UBC, South Surrey, Panorama and Cloverdale. Chysik Project Management is a specialist in multi-residential real estate, and has over three decades of experience in all aspects of new residential construction and project management. A blend of the most innovative construction technology and the best traditional craftsmanship ensures you that your home will be a solid, comfortable and problem-free place to live for many years to come.

Phase One of Marquee is moving quickly, with many homes already built and more being finished each month. Says Troy, “You can take possession right now, or you can wait as the new homes are built.” Phase two of Marquee is also coming soon, and is located right across the street, ensuring an even more attractive and inviting neighbourhood and street view in the very near future.

Marquee Sales centre & display homes are located at 19752 55a Avenue, Langley.

Open Saturday - Thursday: 12-5pm (closed Fridays) sales@marqueeliving.com 604.427.3550

FANTASTIC FLOORPLANS & INCENTIVE PACKAGES VISIT US TODAY!

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This is currently not an offering for sale. E.&O.E.

Great design is about more than just good looks. It’s about that perfect blend of comfort and style. Boasting 7 spacious floorplans and a list of top quality features, Marquee designer townhomes are as functional as they are beautiful.

REGISTER AT MARQUEELIVING.COM OR CALL 604.427.3550

//Condo sense

CMHC InCreases Mortgage InsuranCe PreMIuMs

What you need to know » by cameron mcneill

cameron mcneill

is the owner of MAC Marketing Solutions, one of B.C.’s and Alberta’s leading real estate sales and marketing firms. Cameron also co-founded TAC Real Estate, a resale firm, and MPC Intelligence, a real estate market-research firm. Together with his experienced and dedicated team of sales, marketing and administration professionals, he has transacted more than 14,000 new homes and $5 billion in sales.

Email him at cm@macmarketingsolutions.com or follow him on Twitter @mac_marketing

Homebuyers requiring a mortgage in Canada are legally required to purchase mortgage insurance if they don’t have a minimum of a 20 per cent down payment at time of home purchase. On May 1st, Canada’s national housing agency will increase the cost of insuring these “high ratio” mortgages for homebuyers.

CMHC mortgage insurance premiums will increase by approximately 15%, on average, for all loan-to-value ranges. The increase applies to mortgage loan insurance premiums for owner occupied, self-employed and one-to-four unit rental properties, including low-ratio refinance premiums. This does not apply to mortgages currently insured by CMHC, which will be unaffected.

The changes are unlikely to have any major impact on the housing market, but in real dollar terms, the decision does increase the cost of homeownership. For those homebuyers electing high ratio financing with only 5% down (and therefore borrowing 95% of the home’s value), the impact would be the greatest.

For example, under the old system, a borrower would pay an insurance premium of $6,875 to get a $250,000 mortgage. Under the new system, the premium would jump by $1,000 or a monthly increase of $5.

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To put this into context, CMHC has not raised its fee for insurance policies since the late 1990’s. The move to adjust premiums by CMHC is an effort to support the long-term safety and stability of the Canadian housing market.

The changes are unlikely to have any major impact on the housing market, but in real dollar terms, the decision does increase the cost of homeownership.

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Spacious Hillside Living » by SuSan M Boyce

“There really isn’t anything else that compares.”

Emily Merrin

Tick tock, tick tock. Hear that? That’s the sound of time running out at one of Langley’s hidden townhome gems.

“There are only nine homes left at Virtue,” explains sales manager Emily Merrin. “And with prices starting at $334,900 including net taxes, they won’t last long, especially since this part of Langley has a very limited supply of finished, new townhomes. Plus it’s one of the rare pockets in this neighbourhood that’s already completely built out — meaning you’ll never have the noise and disruption of living beside a construction zone. People keep telling me that when they compare our prices, size, and setting, there really isn’t anything else that compares to Virtue.”

OuTsTanding spaces

Inside, Virtue homes offer big spaces for living well. Floorplans, Emily says, are larger than what you typically find in the Willoughby neighbourhood. “We also responded to what our customers requested by offering a bit more separation between casual areas — like the kitchen and family room — and the more formal spaces like dining room and living room.”

“I love the way I can walk into the living room window, look across the street, and all I see is greenery,” says Emma who purchased here with her husband, Dennis, just 48 hours after they saw the display home. “The dining room and living room have very modern finishings 34 METRO VANCOUVER NEW HOME GUIDE | APRIL 4 - 18, 2014

— exactly what I wanted. And with summer almost here, I can’t wait to pull out the barbeque on the back deck for a grilled dinner.” engage wiTH YOur ’HOOd

For sheer convenience, Virtue’s proximity to everything was another winning factor according to Emma and Dennis. “It’s perfect — really.

You’ve got every kind of retail imaginable — Home Depot, Future Shop, Sears, Chapters, Canadian Tire — within walking distance, but it’s so very quiet here,” Dennis says.

Emily adds that young families are also thrilled about the nearby schools, parks and urban hiking trails. “Plus you’ve got access to the freeway, hospital, even a small craft airport,” she says. “And when Brown’s SocialHouse opens soon, it will truly round out the many dining out options. It’s just a great place to live.”

Virtue offers two-, three-, and four-bedroom townhomes, all ready for immediate move in. Better hurry because only nine homes remain, and when they’re gone, they’re gone. Be sure to ask about Virtue’s 2.59% financing promotion — lower than the bank but only available for a limited time. new display home open noon to 5 p.m. weekends or by appointment anytime at 20187 – 68th ave in Langley. For more information visit virtueliving.com or call 604.534.6800.

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//legal angle

Not all ParkiNg aNd Storage lockerS are

Created Equal » by neil mangan, jd

neil mangan, jd,

was born and raised in Vancouver, BC, where he leads the strata property practice group at Bell Alliance, Lawyers & Notaries Public (www.bellalliance.ca).

Neil publishes the free online Strata Law Guide (www.stratalaw.ca) and is editor of The Condominium Manual: A Comprehensive Guide to Strata Law in British Columbia (www.condomanual.ca).

From a legal perspective, there is a lot more to parking stalls and storage lockers than whether they can fit a full size car or your boxes of Roberto Luongo and Dan Cloutier jerseys.

When shopping for your new condo or townhome, take a minute to learn what kind of parking stall and storage locker you are purchasing. There are three common types of parking stalls and storage lockers.

Limited Common ProPerty Parking and Storage

This kind of parking stall or storage locker is designated on a strata plan or ¾ resolution registered in the Land Title Office as limited common property or “LCP” for the exclusive use of your strata lot. These exclusive rights are passed to each successive owner. It can be very difficult to change an LCP designation, as this will typically require a unanimous or ¾ resolution of the owners, depending on how the original LCP designation was created.

Strata CorPoration managed Parking and Storage

When a strata corporation has the authority to manage, assign and rent parking stalls or storage lockers, owners have very limited rights to the parking stalls and storage lockers. Often the strata corporation bylaws or rules will provide a mechanism for the management and assignment of parking and storage, including any rental fees payable. deveLoPer aSSigned LeaSehoLd Parking

Under the Strata Property Act, once a strata corporation is created, developers are bound by a number of rules that limit how they can assign exclusive rights to use common property. As the value of parking stalls and storage lockers has increased, many developers to enlisted the help of clever lawyers to help get around these limitations.

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The most common method in newer developments is for developers to lease out the right to use parking stalls and storage lockers before the strata corporation is created. Using this legal mechanism, the strata corporation takes ownership of the common property subject to the pre-existing lease that the developer controls.

Developers will then sell individual subleases or lease assignments granting exclusive use to parking stalls and storage lockers to purchasers. These leases typically run for 99 years or more.

Why doeS it matter?

The kind of parking stall or storage locker you purchase may impact the value of your strata lot in the future. For example, limited common property parking and storage is a very secure form of ownership, but can be very difficult to buy or sell if your needs change over time. Common property parking managed by the strata corporation may add little value to your strata lot if you cannot transfer your parking or storage when you sell your strata lot. Leasehold parking is easy to buy and sell, but it can be difficult to prove ownership to new buyers if property records are not kept.

For more information on strata corporation parking, visit the free online Strata Law guide at www.stratalaw.ca

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Organically Grown Community Community Gardens — GrowinG more than just food » by Stephanie MacDonalD

Equally attractive to hipsters practicing urban homesteading and downsizers who miss getting their hands dirty, community gardens are more popular than ever. Becoming

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part of a community garden is a great way for people who don’t have access to their own land to grow their own food, but the positive effects of community gardening go so far beyond that.

Though gardening can conjure up images of Grandma’s prized rose bush or rural homesteaders digging potatoes, even in the most urban areas of Canada you can find an abundance of people, of all ages and from all walks of life, tending to patches of fruit and vegetables, herbs, medicinal plants and yes, even flowers.

Right on the lawn of the Vancouver City Hall, you can find a community garden, not to mention that there are over 75 more community gardens you can join in Vancouver. Burnaby has five, Surrey has four, and Richmond has eight community gardens, and in every instance, there is a waiting list to be able to access a plot, which says something about our desire to get our hands dirty, even if we don’t have our own backyards.

One key benefit to gardening within a community is the exchange of information between gardeners from different cultures, generations, and levels of experience.

One key benefit to gardening within a community is the exchange of information between gardeners from different cultures, generations, and levels of experience. Most gardeners love talking, teaching what they know, and commiserating on the tough aspects of trial and error in a garden.

Even if growing vegetables isn’t your thing, there are many other food-producing cooperative projects all over the Lower Mainland that you can become involved in.

There is The Copely Community Orchard and Berry Patch near Trout Lake, a garden of indigenous edible plants near Joyce SkyTrain, and a permaculture food forest growing in North Vancouver, to name just a few.

Surrey is a good example of a city that was very agricultural but is now becoming increasingly urbanized, and forwardthinking city planners are including lots of space for community-minded gardeners of the future in their designs. “We are seeing a slow but steady increase in demand for community gardens,” says Owen Croy, Surrey’s Manager of Parks. “We already have four gardens on city parkland and outside the Surrey city core, we have plans for more. We are also very open to people getting together and proposing additional garden space.”

Ridge at Bose farms

Developers are also in on this movement, even outside the city, as they see more people downsizing from homes with gardens to a more maintenance-limited lifestyle. Though they may be sick of mowing a big lawn, moving into a townhome means less space for a garden too.

A couple of developments that are offering residents the chance to garden their own plot include The Ridge at Bose Farms, which has a communal potting shed with shared tools and herb garden as well as beds that people can plant in. Dawson + Sawyer On the Course, is a community with an large garden area that allows residents to connect with the earth.

Even in much more urban areas, mega projects such as Westbank’s Oakridge Centre plan and their Kensington Gardens developments come with rooftop gardening areas for residents, and smaller buildings like Onni’s Canvas and PortLiving’s Midtown in East Vancouver have shared courtyards with planting beds on the ground level.

Another way developers are encouraging community growing in the Lower Mainland is by letting community gardens take over lots that are currently vacant, but owned by the development company. The company takes tax breaks and intrepid gardeners can build growing boxes, toolsheds, even chicken coops on the land until building begins. This can sometimes mean years of use for the public good before the garden must move on to the next available empty lot.

If you live outside the city, or even if you have a back yard of your own, becoming active in a community garden can enhance the happiness and well-being of your whole family, while making your community stronger and a more friendly, healthy place to live. If there isn’t a community garden near you, be a hero and start one! Your kids and future generations will thank you.

TO fiNd The COmmuNiTy GaRdeN NeaResT TO yOu: Vancouver, to find a garden: Vancouver, to start your own garden: Richmond: Burnaby: North Vancouver: General resources:

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//Quick TipS

make it yours

take control over your home » by Hellen Buttigieg

Hellen Buttigieg

Hellen Buttigieg, CPO, is a Certified Professional Organizer, life coach, TV host and owner of We Organize U. Visit her website, weorganizeu.com, for a free e-Book on how to find more time, energy and inner peace.

Contact Hellen at info@weorganizeu.com

ideally, your home is an expression of you.

You relax there, you entertain there and you do your living there, from stressful moments to sweet serenity. But sometimes life can get busy, and the last thing on your mind is whipping your home into shape.

You can live with disorganization for only so long though. It ends up making the day more difficult when you’re always on the hunt for some misplaced item that needs urgent response, and it eats up too much time when you always have to clear up a space before you can actually take care of something that needs your immediate attention. It doesn’t take much to take control and reclaim your home. re-purpose your rooms. Rooms without a specific purpose tend to become museums or dumping grounds. If there are rooms in your home that you seldom use, like a formal living room or dining room, consider converting the space into a home office, playroom, or craft and hobby room, depending on your current needs and lifestyle. have a “to-do” zone. Most of us keep an on-going “to-do” list, but what about the materials that are required for many of those tasks, like the gift you still have to wrap or the library book you have to return? They often end up strewn about in different parts of the house. It makes it much easier if all the physical items you need to take action on are located in one place. Consider designating a bookcase, shelving unit or an extra closet as your “to-do” zone to act as a temporary holding tank for work still in progress.

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Create a homework Centre. Create a study space conducive to doing homework. Find a location away from the TV. Some children like to do their homework in a central location like the kitchen, where mom and dad can help. Designate a cupboard or basket for homework supplies and stock it with scissors, glue, pencils, pens, paper and any other items your child will require on a daily basis. For those who prefer to do homework away from interruptions, make sure there is a comfortable desk surface, adequate lighting, and comfortable seating in addition to homework supplies.

“CatCh-up” day brings peaCe of mind. Dedicate one day a month to take care of all the annoying little tasks in your home that you never seem to get around to. Whether you realize it or not, those loose doorknobs, broken switches and burned-out light bulbs deplete your energy each time you walk by them. Assigning a specific day to tackle these minor aggravations gives you permission to do the seemingly insignificant things that you would normally consider a waste of your time. The added bonus of having a regular “catch-up” day is that you won’t feel guilty about not taking care of the task as soon as you stumble across it. tidy doesn’t mean perfeCt. Organizing is not necessarily about how it looks, it’s about how it works. If you are not naturally neat, avoid storing everything behind closed doors. Not only can it make you feel ill at ease, it may also be virtually impossible for you to maintain that kind of system. Choose furniture pieces that provide visible storage instead, like a coffee table with shelves underneath. Keep the system low maintenance. If you never seem to get around to hanging your clothes on hangers, place some open bins in your closet. keep rooms tidy in less than two minutes. Items that don’t belong in a room are the main contributors to visual clutter.

Get into the habit of removing “move elsewhere” items when you leave the room, and placing them on their way to where they do belong. For example, if something belongs upstairs, place it at the bottom of the staircase and take it to the proper room the next time you go up. You’ll be amazed at how effective this technique can be in keeping rooms tidy with minimal effort.

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//FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING

Follow the tracks

HOW MASS TRANSIT, HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS CAN HELP YOU PLAN YOUR PURCHASE » by WAYNE KARL

WAYNE KARL

is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and business.

In Fundamentally Speaking, Wayne explores the basics – such as economic fundamentals – you need to examine when buying property.

He can be reached at

wayne.karl@wall2wallmedia.com

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Ever notice how many developers boast that their new community is “just minutes from shopping, schools and all the amenities!”? And that “Everything you need is right at your doorstep!”?

To be sure, those attractions are critical in determining a development’s appeal to buyers – for lifestyle and comfort while living there, as well as for resale potential down the road.

However, one of those factors carries a little more weight than the others: proximity to infrastructure.

The federal and provincial governments have been spending billions of dollars on infrastructure improvements over the last few years to upgrade highways, transit systems, airports and other services such as health care. For housing developments, this means more and better access.

It’s no exaggeration to say that the infrastructure developments have allowed new communities to literally sprout up along the way.

Indeed, numerous studies throughout North America and elsewhere show that proximity to mass transit and highways has the most significant impact on property values, since it improves residents’ accessibility to a city’s central business district and other areas with employment opportunities.

The greatest benefit, according to Cutting Edge Research Inc., a Vancouver-based real estate consultancy that examines housing trends across the country, is for properties located within 500 metres of stations along new transit lines. Value enhancements can be 10 to 20 per cent higher for homes within this distance than those outside it.

“Distance is now measured in minutes, not kilometres,” says Don Campbell, president of Cutting Edge, summarizing a principle that homebuyers anywhere in Canada can follow: as people increasingly factor commuting times into their buying decisions, proximity to transportation is a top determining factor for both convenience and resale value.

So, as you’re out there shopping for your new home or condo, take a close look around and see how far you are from the nearest highway, subway or light rail transit. Then follow the tracks to those housing projects and communities – and your new home – that will make a sound buying decision.

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Midtown:

Mount Pleasant townhoMes

on the horizon Checking Out What’s Hot and New in the Lower Mainland’s Residential Marketplace and Beyond » by susan m boyce

Tell us your news Got a new development you’d like us to feature in On the Horizon?

Drop me a note at onthehorizon@ wall2wallmedia.com, and we’ll do our best to get you in the next edition.

Update: Blaq Sheep Coffee is now confirmed as the anchor tenant of Midtown’s ground level retail. Presentation centre and the Midtown Experiment pop-up shops open any day now — a great chance to see what these homes are all about, check out some of the exciting local retailer and entrepreneurial start up businesses, and take part in a survey that will help shape your community. Only a few, select townhome opportunities are available, so don’t miss out as this is one of the first new developments in this neighbourhood for a long time. Apartment residences also available.

Midtown is located at 589 East Broadway in Vancouver. For more information visit livingmidtown.com or call 604.563.3330.

Jackson Park:

MaPle Ridge single-FaMily hoMes

Backing onto Jackson Park in picturesque Maple Ridge, this family-oriented community of three-bedroom single-family homes is conveniently located close to parks, trails, schools and shopping. Priced from $419,900 and include fully landscaped, fenced backyards, detached garages, luxurious five-piece master ensuite, and gourmet kitchens with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and centre island. Located at 24406 – 102nd Avenue meaning you’re close to the West Coast Express as well as the city amenities of downtown Maple Ridge.

Presales now underway with showhome opening soon. For more information, visit jacksonpark.ca or call604.805.4669.

Riverstone Estates:

ChilliwaCk single-FaMily

A great opportunity to purchase a custom home in the ever-popular Cultus neighbourhood near Garrison Crossing.

These rancher-style homes feature 58 METRO VANCOUVER NEW HOME GUIDE | APRIL 4 - 18, 2014

predominantly two-bedroom and den floorplans some with basement or loft.

Prices start from $439,900. Riverstone Estates is a gated, bare land strata development offering great proximity to the superb outdoor recreation that’s part of Chilliwack’s charm.

Brand new showhome opening any day at 45348 Magdalena Place. For more information visit genicadev.com/projects/ riverstone-estates or call 604.991.5050.

Exchange:

langley townhoMes

Coming soon, Exchange will introduce 98 innovative townhomes to Langley’s ever-expanding Yorkson neighbourhood.

Great location across the street from the Willoughby Town Centre and adjacent to a new elementary school is already turning heads among savvy, young families looking for a community where they can put down roots. Easy access to transit, recreation, and city amenities.

For more information and to priority register, visit hayerlifestyle.com.

Belterra Cohousing: Bowen island

And now for something completely different. Currently under construction on Bowen Island, Belterra Cohousing is a multi-generational community located on a 10-acre site just a short walk from the Village of Snug Cove. This is a strictly no-car neighbourhood — all motorized vehicles are parked along the perimeter and homes are accessed via landscaped walking or cycling trails. A total of 30 townhomes in five, compact buildings offer homes ranging from 500 to 1,200 square feet to meet the diverse needs of singles, couples and families. Features include 5.5-foot soaker tubs, skylights on upper floors, and a 3,600-square-foot common house. Prices start at $432,000 (two-bedroom).

For more information visit belterracohousing.ca or call 604.240.1036 to book an onsite tour. Note: these homes are strata title, not co-op.

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Sixth+WilloW

Westside Wow » by SuSan M Boyce

At last, it’s here. A day that, like many Westside locals, I’ve been waiting for eagerly — the long anticipated sneak preview of the just completed Sixth+Willow.

The building always intrigued me: strong vertical orientation, pristine white façade with whimsical curve plus an innovative, utterly 21st Century privacy screen made from weathering steel.

Quite simply, Sixth+Willow is unlike anything I’ve seen before.

UnIqUe SpAceS for UnIqUe LIfeStyLeS

Then I step into the central courtyard, and my jaw drops. It’s as if I’ve entered an open-air, über-modern art gallery. Individually homes are articulated to create a dynamic visual rhythm, and at the far end, a full-width steel “sculpture” — apparently floating just above the ground — defines the property line.

“We wanted to create a very peaceful enclave that invites light into these homes,” says Kenstone Properties’ director, Edwin Liang, who’s just joined me. “We also believe there is great joy in art, and these homes pay homage to that belief.” The result is, in a word, astonishing. I can’t wait to see inside.

DIScrImInAtIng InterIorS

“Now this… this is my dream kitchen.” Depositing her briefcase on a bar stool, the woman in Sixth+Willow’s first showhome is soon happily planning exactly where she’ll put her cappuccino maker, mixer and prized recipe books.

Edwin and I leave her contentedly humming to herself and check out the living room. Here’s where the sheer creativity of Sixth+Willow’s privacy screens becomes clear. I confess that from the street, I’d wondered if they would interrupt the natural light since it’s impossible to see inside, but nothing could be further from the truth. Airy and drenched in sunshine, this space just feels good.

“We wanted to create a very peaceful enclave that invites light into these homes.”

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“I love weathered steel,” Edwin says as we take a closer look through the window. “It’s virtually maintenance free, and over time the patina just keeps growing more and more complex and beautiful.”

As we continue our tour, Edwin points out a few more of the many not so obvious details: in-floor radiant heating, solid-core interior doors, shaker-style-oak stair treads, potlights on every floor, natural cross ventilation and true floor-to-ceiling windows everywhere — even in the kitchen.

On this home’s rooftop deck — a feature almost every home at Sixth+Willow has — we find three friends already discussing summer barbeques as they admire the unanticipated views of Vancouver’s downtown skyline. Suddenly one laughs. “Well you’re right, Paul. This is so not Craftsman. Sara’s going to love it.” Which pretty much sums up Sixth+Willow perfectly.

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EmpirE at QE park

The Most Beautiful Block on Cambie » by SuSan M Boyce Steeped in history, the Cambie Heritage Corridor is in the midst of a dynamic evolution. And as the daffodils and cherry trees burst into springtime blossom, construction is underway on a new community that will be at the forefront of this change.

Introducing Empire at QE, a whole new way to experience life in this quintessentially Vancouver neighbourhood.

New OutlOOk

Not your typical residential community, more than 120 feet of the east building’s façade is gently curved to echo the bend in Cambie Street. The look is soft and distinctive, yet utterly contemporary and unlike any other structure in the area.

Between the three, six-storey buildings, there’s a spacious courtyard inspired by the lush greenery of Queen Elizabeth Park found directly opposite. Park benches are tucked invitingly beneath trees and adjacent to walking trails — perfect for chatting with neighbourhoods or relaxing.

And it’s here, beside the courtyard, that you’ll find one of Empire at QE’s most intriguing features — eight exquisite townhomes. tHe BeSt Of All wOrldS

“Empire at QE’s townhomes are really a forgotten jewel of the entire development,” says Sasha Faris, director of marketing at Intergulf. “Not only are these the only new townhomes available in this part of the Cambie Corridor, they have a very different, distinctive design and a unique location within the overall community.”

All eight townhomes, he explains, are concrete construction with an angular look to complement the surrounding curves. Each has two parking spaces, including at least one privately secured stall within the secured underground parkade. And best of all, each home faces directly onto the courtyard — meaning natural beauty is right outside your living room window.

Feel like a different view? Just head to the upper level and check out the views north to the mountains from your private balcony.

“People often don’t realize this is the highest point in Vancouver — so the views are amazing,” Sasha says.

“Empire at QE’s townhomes are really a forgotten jewel of the entire development.”

Sasha Faris tHe New CAmBie

“We’ve had overwhelming support from the local neighbourhood for Empire at QE,” says George Wong, principal of Magnum Project Marketing. “People appreciate the selection of home types and different price points. You’re convenience to everything from the Canada Line to Oakridge Mall to some of Vancouver’s best schools. And where else are you going to find a ‘backyard’ like Queen Elizabeth Park?”

Pictured A limited collection of townhomes offer a dynamic alternative to single-family living in one of Vancouver’s most historic neighbourhoods.

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The empire at Qe presentation centre is located at 130 – 555 west 12th Ave (in City Square mall) and is open noon to 5 p.m. daily except fridays. Prices for condominium homes start in the mid $300,000s, townhomes from $1.2 million. for more information visit empireqe.com or call 604.687.8800.

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A Collateral Charge Versus a Conventional Mortgage

Do you know what you are signing into? » by kris grasty

kris grasty

is a mortgage broker with Dominion Lending Centre’s Canadian Mortgage Experts and an active member of the MBABC. Kris maintains a strong focus on educating clients on all options.

For more information visit his website at www.krisgrasty.ca or reach him at kris@cmexp.com.

Many of my clients and potential homeowners are unaware that there are two different ways to register a mortgage. There is a Conventional Mortgage and a Collateral Charge Mortgage.

A Conventional Mortgage is simple and transparent. The mortgage is registered for the original loan amount only and is secured with the property. The payments and interest rate remain the same as on the contract and the balance simply decreases along with each payment.

Increasingly used by the major Canadian banks is the Collateral Charge Mortgage. A collateral charge mortgage is registered as a loan backed by promissory note, secured with your property as collateral.

Though these may sound similar they are not. There are three major considerations to be aware of before entering into a Collateral Charge Mortgage: • Fewer options in obtaining secondary financing • Lost flexibility in future lender choice • Lack of transparency with respect to rates and scope of contract.

Collateral Charge Mortgages are sold to customers as having many more options and access to future dollars or loans without legal fees.

The truth is, seeking the added funds in the future will still require you to apply and be approved, and access to loans and or higher amounts is not guaranteed.

Your choice of lender for future funds is actually reduced, as other lenders will have to assume the entire registered mortgage amount as a potential liability. The collateral charge is often registered at the home’s full value — and with some lenders at up to 125 per cent — of the home’s value, as opposed to the mortgage amount, so obtaining a second mortgage or secured line of credit from another lender may no longer be an option. You will likely have to accept the rates and terms offered to you even if there are better offerings from other financial institutions. At the end of your mortgage term you will have to pay full legal fees to switch to another lender, a cost that is generally not a factor when switching a conventional mortgage from one lender to another.

Additionally, with a collateral charge mortgage, all future loans, lines of credit and credit cards are attached to this one collateral charge which is essentially a “demand loan”. Failure to keep up with one or more of any of your payments can result in the lender using your equity to pay out the bad debt with the ultimate risk of the lender recalling all

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Speak with your broker or at least consult with one to get a second opinion. It is always important to know what kind of agreement you are signing into! debts at once, including your mortgage.

The interest rate for a collateral charge mortgage is registered at a higher rate. Clients are often not properly informed that the collateral charge mortgage may be registered as high as Prime + 10%. Miss a few payments and the bank can simply raise your interest rate on you. Missing payments on a conventional mortgage will result in a letter requiring you to bring your account back into good standing; however the contract rate remains the same as long as you do so.

The shift towards collateral charge mortgages is very clever from a lender perspective, as the added products and future legal costs serve as strong retention tools, essentially trapping clients within the fold.

There is a place for these products, and there are some client scenarios that do fit with a collateral charge model, but the many large institutions are not offering a choice, so be sure to ask how your mortgage is going to be registered. Speak with your broker or at least consult with one to get a second opinion. It is always important to know what kind of agreement you are signing into!

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www.livethefalls.com

Higginson Rd

Stevenson Rd

S SUMAS RD VEDDER RD

Watson Rd

Webster Rd

KEITH WILSON RD

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Promontory Rd

Thomas Rd

Watson Glen Park

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McCallum Rd

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Abbotsford International Airport

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18 Holes at Your Doorstep (Free Golf Membership Included with Every Home*)

Hole 11, The Falls Golf Club

SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES FROM $

389,900

Discover Camden at The Falls, the first phase of single-family homes at Aquilini’s new masterplanned golf community. At Camden, the best things in life are within everyday reach. A hike after dinner. A few holes before breakfast. Your backyard is woodland trails. Your front yard is rolling greens. The dream community is made real.

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*Limited time offer, certain conditions apply. Ask sales staff for further details.

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This is not an offering for sale. Any such offering can only be made by way of a disclosure statement. The developer reserves the right to make changes and modifications to the information contained herein without prior notice. E&EO.

Artist’s Rendering Only

ABBOTSFORD/MISSION/CHILLIWACK

2 HOMES AVAILABLE

for Immediate Possession

A Place to Call Home

Already

2 storey plus in ground basement from $299,900

• 3 Bedroom Townhomes - some with master bedrooms on the main level • All homes have basements • Full Driveways and fenced yards • Executive finishings

Bringing West Coast style to the heart of Chilliwack, River Walk is a unique collection of 49 luxury townhomes located minutes away from the city’s restaurants, boutique shops, Vedder River trail, and the Canadian Education Park.

Wayne Temple 604-703-9292

Bill Driesen 604-991-1777

26 Sold

5469 Chinook Street Chilliwack OPEN HOUSE Mon-Sat 1-3PM (Entrance off Lindy’s Drive)

www.riverwalktownhomes.ca

//ON THE MOVE

PACKING TIPS To make your move a little easier • Gather boxes in all sizes from friends, neighbours and stores.

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

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

• Reinforce the bottom of boxes with extra tape for added strength.

• Label each box with the name of the room in your new home where it should be placed.

• List the contents of the box on the side of it.

• Label boxes containing fragile items with large red lettering.

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

• Pack your TV, stereo and computer in their original boxes whenever possible.

• Keep boxes to 50 pounds or less.

• Pack heavy items into their own smaller boxes and place lighter items together into larger boxes. (Hint: Don’t pack all your books into one box!)

• Don’t move flammable, combustible, corrosive or explosive items such as paint, gasoline and ammunition.

• Pack a bag of personal items you’ll need during the move and keep it in an easy-to-find place when you pack.

homebuyers’ help//

Homebuyers’ Resource Section You love the home, see what you can afford! » Compare mortgage rates for your best deal

» Calculate your mortgage payments using the mortgage payment calculation chart

Calculate your mortgage payments interest rate

amortization period

Chart figure

example: 5%

25 Years

5.82

mortgage amount ÷ 1,000 (mortgage amount $125,000)

125

monthly payment

$

Follow these steps to see if you’ll qualify for a mortgage on your dream home

01 02 03

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

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

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

04

Refer to the chart on the opposite page. Look down the left column and locate the interest rate you expect to pay.

Line this up with the amortization period of your choice. (Most firsttime buyers take the 25-year amortization.)

05

06 07

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

If this figure is equal to or less than one-third of your gross monthly income (calculated in Step 2), you’ll qualify for a mortgage on your dream home.

Multiply this figure by the amount you need to borrow.

Divide by 1,000. » Bear in mind that this is a rough estimate. If you have several other large loans already, you may qualify for less. Also, banks and trust companies vary in their policies. The best way to know what you can afford is to go to the lending institution of your choice andget pre-qualified.

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Mortgage payment calculation chart %

Interest rates

amortization periods

10 Years

15 Years

20 Years

3.00%

9.65

6.90

5.54

3.50%

9.88

7.14

5.79

3.25% 3.75%

9.76

9.99

7.02 7.26

25 Years

30 Years

4.73

4.21

5.66

4.86

5.91

5.13

4.61

5.40

4.90

4.99

4.00%

10.11

7.38

6.04

5.26

4.50%

10.34

7.63

6.30

5.53

4.25% 4.75%

5.00%

5.25%

5.50%

10.23 10.46

10.58

10.70

10.82

7.50 7.75

5.82

8.14

6.85

6.10

8.40

7.12

8.01

8.27

6.25%

11.19

8.53

6.50% 6.75%

7.00% 7.25%

7.50% 7.75%

8.00%

8.25%

8.50%

11.31 11.43

11.56

11.68 11.81 11.94

12.06

12.19

12.32

8.75%

12.45

9.25%

12.71

9.00% 9.50%

12.58 12.84

8.66

8.80 8.93

9.07

9.21

9.34

9.48

9.62

9.76

6.74

6.11

7.55

6.85

6.42

7.84

7.16

7.41

7.69

7.63

8.59

7.95

8.14

8.44

11.25%

11.50%

11.75%

13.77

13.91

11.06

11.22

11.36

11.52

8.45

8.10

8.78 9.12

9.29

10.16

9.63

10.00

9.46

10.32

9.80 10.15

10.49

11.97

10.98

12.75%

14.59

12.28

11.31

12.13

7.76

9.84

14.32

14.46

8.12

8.63

12.25%

12.50%

7.42

7.59

8.95

10.65

11.82

7.08

7.25

9.52

11.66

14.18

6.91

8.28

14.04

12.00%

6.75

8.62

9.68

13.64

6.59

9.20

10.77

13.50

7.79

6.26

8.28

13.24

11.00%

7.47

5.95

8.86

10.25% 10.75%

7.00

8.28

9.05

10.92

6.70

7.32

9.36

13.37

6.40

7.99

10.48

10.50%

5.49

5.64

6.55

10.19

10.63

5.19

5.34

7.26

12.97 13.10

5.04

5.79

8.74

10.33

4.76

6.25

9.90

10.05

5.96

4.48

6.98

9.75%

10.00%

5.67

6.57

10.94

11.07

6.44

7.88

5.75%

6.00%

6.17

4.34

10.81 11.15

7.93

8.45

8.80 8.98 9.16

9.34

9.52

9.97

9.70

10.32

10.06

10.49 10.67

10.85

9.88

10.25

10.43

10.61

This table shows the monthly payment of principal and interest for each $1,000 of mortgage. example: The monthly principal and interest payment for a $125,000 mortgage with a 25-year amortization period at 5% is as follows: ($125,000 รท 1,000) X 5.82 = $727.50 APRIL 4 - 18, 2014 | METRO VANCOUVER NEW HOME GUIDE 79

BRITISH COLUMBIA’S NEW HOME DEVELOPMENTS PROJECT

ABBOTSFORD Abacus Uptown Auguston Eagle Estates Eagles Gate Falcon Ridge Foxwood Harvest Hudson’s Loft Lift Luna Waterleaf BURNABY Altitude Aviara Brentwood Britton Casa d’oro CentreBlock at Univercity Eden at Edmonds Kabana Lift Madison Met 1, The Met 2, The Metro One Metro Two Metro Metroplace Moda Modello OakTerra Oro Paddington Mews Panacasa Parkside Greene RedBricks Reflections Silver Solo District Station Square Trio Venice Vibe Wall Centre Central Park CHILLIWACK / SARDIS Camden at The Falls Centre Field Englewood Village Garrison Crossing Heron’s Landing Jinkerson Vistas La Cason Radius River Walk Summit Residences, The Townsend Terrace

TYPE

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

C O N TA C T

604-854-1201 604-308-8660 604-859-3141 604-309-7729 604-309-0540 604-850-5040 604-607-7801 604-864-8948 604-557-1047 778-895-5862 604-850-3694

PRICE

PROJECT

Call From $559,000 From $599,900 From $373,500 From $789,000 From $524,900 From $$269,900 From $99,900 Call From $289,900 From $179,000

604-456-8883 From Mid $200’s 604-291-9130 Call theamazingbrentwood.com Coming Soon brittonliving.com From $489,900 604-436-1100 From $499,900 libertyhomes.ca Call 604-329-8228 Call 604-288-7394 Coming Soon 604-320-3386 Call liveatburnabyheights.com Coming Soon 604-899-8800 From $349,800 604-899-8800 Coming Soon 604-435-9477 Call 604-435-9477 From $439,900 604-435-5565 Call 604-435-8866 Call 604-439-9580 From $390,900 604-456-0688 From $389,900 604-431-6033 Call 604-754-7338 From $274,900 604-438-9922 From the $290’s 604-437-0100 From $239,900 604-435-7088 From $299,900 604-527-7955 Call 604-525-8496 Call 604-435-8866 Call 604-298-8800 From Low $300’s 604-438-1113 Call 604-218-3338 From $249,900 veniceliving.ca Coming Soon 604-970-9606 From $259,900 604-874-9232 From $299,900 www.livethefalls.com 604-795-6938 604-534-5079 604-824-5062 604-858-7179 1-877-858-2408 1-800-830-7175 604-991-5151 604-991-1777 604-824-6473 1-800-830-7175 Penthouse (PH)

Live Work (LW)

From $389,900 From $242,900 From $249,900 Call From $269,900 From $399,900 From $184,900 From $149,900 From $259,900 From $508,000 From $242,900 City Home (CH)

TYPE

COQUITLAM 1123 Westwood Amberleigh Austin Bloom Bridlewood Burke Mountain Heights Celadon Charland Como Grand Central 2 Hazel Kingston Mackin Park MTwo MThree Oasis Reef Regan’s Walk Riley Secret Ridge Somerton Sterling DELTA NORTH DELTA Delta Rise Lakeside Luxor South Pointe TSAWWASSEN Brio Tsawwassen Heights Tsawwassen Shores Tsawwassen Springs LANGLEY Athenry Gate Bearing Pointe Charleston Place Cornerstone Elements Focal Point Kensington Mason & Green McBride Station Mission Green Varsity Virtue Winchester Estates York Yorkson Creek Yorkson South

High Rise (HR)

Mid Rise (MR)

Low Rise (LR)

PRICE

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

604-472-1123 604-514-4359 604-931-0302 604-939-8808 604-871-4194 778-285-6299 604-942-8416 604-492-3388 604-939-0018 604-936-1888 778-829-1500 604-514-4359 604-939-8874 604-472-9555 604-472-9555 604-464-2701 604-288-8909 604-492-0222 604-468-7688 secretridge.ca 604-469-8581 604-464-2260

Call Coming Soon From low $200’s $264,000 Coming Soon From Low $700’s From $369,900 Call From $208,800 From $309,900 From $220,500 Coming Soon From $199,900 From $599,900 From $281,900 Call From $349,900 From $199,900 From $349,900 Coming Soon From $699,900 From $689,900

HR TH LR SF

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

From $189.900 From $568,000 From $199,900 From $699,900

LR SF SF SF/LR

604-943-8811 604-271-7288 604-943-6677 604-948-HOME

Call Call From $499,900 Call

LR TH TH TH LR SF

604-882-8857 604-530-7011 604-534-7974 604-534-6000 604-533-7718 604-377-7000 604-427-3311 604-852-5382 604-533-0881 604-871-4288 604-539-2200 604-534-6800 604-533-1886 604-568-3385 yorksoncreek.com 778-785-1673

From $137,500 From $194,900 Coming Soon From $199,900 From $199,900 Coming Soon From $199,900 From $304,900 Coming Soon From $314,900 From $139,900 From $334,900 incl. GST From $309,900 From $299,900 From $179,900 From $440,000

LR TH LR LR LR SF SF SF SF LR SF

604-463-0588 604-351-3261 604-318-5254 604-466-8783 604-477-1500 604-466-9278 604-805-4668 604-463-5000 604-477-2959 604-467-8884 604-999-2452

From $139,900 From $254,900 Call From $149,900 Call From $498,900 Coming Soon Call From $509,980 Coming Soon From $489,900

LR LR HR LR LR LR LR TH TH

MAPLE RIDGE 223 North Albion Station Cascada Edge on Edge Falcon Centre Hampstead at Silver Ridge Jackson Park Mainstone Creek Montgomery Acres Parc Vue Pointe, The

C O N TA C T

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

ConneCting buyers to the best new home o p p o r t u n i t i e s i n m e t r o p o l i ta n Va n C o u V e r new h omes starting from the mid $100’s

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n e w h o m e s a l e s and marKeting eXpertise

The listings included on the following pages are meant to offer a comprehensive overview of those new home developments currently being marketed throughout Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Pricing is subject to change; you should contact the specific development for current details or special promotions. To report any changes or corrections to this information, please contact our office at 604.519.6080, fax 604.519.6088, or email homes@wall2wallmedia.com PROJECT

TYPE

C O N TA C T

PRICE

PROJ ECT

River’s Edge Spencer’s Green Station One Two Birds Village Green Village Walk Wellington Station Wynnridge

LR SF LR TH TH TH LR SF

604-318-5254 778-846-3200 604-467-9300 604-467-7000 604-476-2292 604-465-6524 604-380-0300 604-466-6388

From $159,900 From $504,900 Coming Soon Call From $279,900 Coming Soon From $189,000 Call

MISSION / HARRISON Fraser Landing Horizons

TH TH

1-888-826-1177 1-888-826-1177

From $249,900 From $319,800

NEW WESTMINSTER 258 on Sixth Alexander Walk Brewery District Carlyle at Victoria Hill Dominion Elliot St English Mews Flow Glass House Lofts Grove, The Lookout at Victoria Hill, The Northbank Parkside at Victoria Hill Rivers Walk Thompson Landing Trapp & Holbrook Viceroy

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

604-377-9630 604-779-1292 604-694-1188 604-523-0733 604-525-8980 604-524-8080 604-517-1688 604-520-9880 604-520-9890 604-523-0733 604-523-0733 604-523-0081 604-523-0733 604-533-3575 604-520-3226 604-525-0223 604-522-2583

Call From $349,900 Coming Soon Call Call From $224,900 From $329,900 From $508,900 Call From $266,900 Call From S261,900 Call From $469,900 From $476,900 From $299,900 From $321,900

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

604-980-9949

From $340,000 Coming Soon From Mid $200s Call Coming Soon Call Call Call From $288,900 Call From $469,900 From $309,900 From $378,900 From $469,900 Call Call From Mid S200’s Coming Soon Coming Soon Call Coming Soon

LR LR TH

778-846-3200 604-460-6601 604-465-8712

NORTH VANCOUVER 15 West 221 East 3rd Anchor, The Atrium at the Pier Canyon Springs Capstone CentreView Drive, The Heywood on the Park Landing, The Latitudes Local on Lonsdale Maplewood North Orizon on Third Northlands Pinnacle Residences at the Pier Prescott Remix Seylynn Village Shore, The Wallace & McDowell PITT MEADOWS Cedar Downs Liv42 Osprey

604-988-8800 604-983-9065 604-973-0298 604-929-8870 604-998-8540 604-986-8138 604-985-0003 604-983-9065 604-435-9477 604-998-0219 604-727-1594 604-638-6240 604-800-2120 604-983-9065 604-969-3333 604-924-4488 604-980-5000 604-980-0016 604-971-2266

Penthouse (PH)

Live Work (LW)

From $194,900 From $134,900 City Home (CH)

High Rise (HR)

TYPE

C O N TA C T

PRICE

PORT COQUITLAM Altura Burleigh Walk Carmandy Citadel Heights Dominion Fremont Blue La Via Orchid Prime Residences Shaughnessy, The South Verde Valorie on the Park

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

604-552-5887 604-464-5856 604-435-9477 604-468-2169 604-469-8988 604-552-0319 604-475-5100 604-866-4206 604-945-3999 604-468-8252 604-468-8640 604-464-4764

From $219,900 From $199,000 From $209,900 From $829,900 Call From mid $300’s From $169,900 From $149,900 From $219,900 Call Call From $246,900

PORT MOODY Residences, The Station, The

HR TH

604-552-0552 thestationliving.ca

Call Call

RICHMOND Alexandra Court Avanti Blue Heron Marine Estate Cadence Carrera Concord Gardens Emerald Empire Living Gardens, The Harmony Monet Opal at Richmond Centre Ora Orchard Pier, The Remy River Inlet River Park Place Saffron Southpointe Cove Tempo Westminster Terrace

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

604-278-5809 604-871-4226 604-649-8630 604-276-8683 604-244-7721 604-233-7748 604-244-8333 604-244-9622 604-271-3331 604-278-3939 604-233-7748 604-303-7575 604-278-8838 604-303-8819 604-274-7326 604-279-8866 604-233-2633 604-282-7838 604-270-2482 604-273-2828 amacon.com 604-204-1077

From $324,900 Coming Soon From $1,700,000 Call Call From $300,000’s From $296,000 Call From $288,800 From $318,800 From $300,000’s From $464,900 Call From $259,900 Call From $211,900 Call From $229,500 Call Call Coming Soon Call

SQUAMISH / WHISTLER Elaho Ocean Crest Ravens Plateau Aqua University Heights

TH SF SF TH/LR LR

604-898-2232 604-896-2235 1-888-852-7575 1-877-344-5566 1-888-852-7575

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

SUNSHINE COAST SECHELT SilverStone Heights

SF

604-741-1877

From $479,900

SURREY 3 Civic Plaza Ashbury Hill Ascend Balance Bishop Creek Blackberry Walk Boardwalk Brixton Canvas Connect Edgewood Enclave at Boundry Park Esplanade at Waterstone

HR TH LR LR TH TH TH TH TH LR TH TH LR

604-951-3331 ashburyhill.com 604-596-2202 tiensher.com 604-588-0005 604-501-6119 604.506.1852 604-503-0483 liveatcanvas.com 778-395-1886 604-644-7811 604-657-3709 604-530-5399

Call From High $200’s From $170’s Coming Soon From $354,900 Coming Soon From $341,900 From 299,900 Coming Soon From $118,800 From $344,900 From $349,900 From $219,900

Mid Rise (MR)

Low Rise (LR)

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

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PROJECT

Eton Fusion G3 Residences Grove at Cambridge, The Guildford Greens Heights Highlands at Sullivan Ridge Joi Living Kendra Latis Latitude Lingo Links, The Lumina Madison Manarola Oliver’s Lane One 44 One 38 Panorama Station Panorama West Village Panorama Woods Park Avenue Quattro 3 Redwood Rockwoods, The Silverwood Teo Hyland Residences Ultra at West Village Verve The Walks Wave Wynd Zen CLOVERDALE Cadence Clayton Heights Creekside The Grove La Rue MacKenzie Estates One92 Sun 72 Salix Uptown Clayton Village

TYPE

C O N TA C T

PRICE

PROJECT

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

etonliving.com 778-578-9779 604-453-6688 604-597-7177 604-307-0400 604-538-8888 778-565-7768 604-574-8888 604-590-9122 604-575-0669 604-596-5075 604-727-5478 778-574-2550 604-727-5478 604-543-6262 604-825-1038 604-543-3868 604-503-6402 liveatone38.com 604-372-2275 778-885-6700 778-593-9954 604-583-9866 604-581-8000 604-503-6929 604-503-1188 silverwoodliving.com 604-288-8918 604-588-6999 604-588-3783 604-440-8070 604-951-9283 604-951-9283 604-355-0166

From Low $300’s From $350,000 Call From Low $300’s From $349,900 Coming Soon From $679,900 incl. GST From $339,000 From $329,900 From $194,900 From $264,900 From $159,900 From High $600’s From $274,900 From $323,000 From $179,900 Incl. GST From $489,900 From $304,900 Coming Soon From $299,800 Call From $314,900 From $250’s From $159,900 Call Call From Low $300’s From $299,900 From $186,900 From $160’s Call Call From $199,900 Call

SF TH/DU TH TH TH TH LR/TH TH LR TH

604-727-5478 604-723-4497 604-572-0400 604-533-6968 604-575-2263 604-538-2125 604-576-1772 604-575-8806 604-530-0054 778-574-0146

From $699,900 From $549,900 Coming Soon From $275,900 From $304,900 From $349,900 From $199,900 From $292,900 From $241,900 From $339,900

604-879-9996 604-875-8508 604-781-4303 604-620-6692 604-620-2018 604-682-8813 604-669-8200 604-687-4353 amacon.com 604-899-8800 604-685-0855 604-682-8107 604-876-9222 604-688-8927 604-876-9222 604-568-8283

From $327,400 Coming Soon Call From $349,900 From $239,900 From $269,900 From $389,900 Call From $300’s From $300’s From $349,900 Call Call Call Call From $268,000

238westbroadway.ca 604-800-8862 604-682-8801 604-569-3388 604-687-4353

Call From $269,900 Call From $227,900 Call

VANCOUVER & AREA DOWNTOWN 999 Seymour HR Canvas MR Fairmont Pacific Rim Estates HR Fairmont Pacific Rim Estates HR Keefer 188 LR Keefer Block LR Maddox HR Mark, The HR Modern HR One Pacific HR Pacific Pt HR Private Residences at Hotel Georgia, The HR Ritz, The HR Rolston, The HR Sapphire, The HR Tate On Howe HR EAST SIDE 238 W Broadway LR 2nd & Commercial LR Block 100 HR Bohème LR Central HR

Penthouse (PH)

Live Work (LW)

City Home (CH)

TYPE

Charm Cordovan Kensington Gardens Local Main Street Shine Shoreline Skyway Triumph View 388 Wall Centre 900 Hastings Wall Centre Central Park Woodshire WEST SIDE 6 & Fir 5555 Dunbar Alder Crossing Anchor Arbutus Ridge Binning Tower Cambie & 7th Elizabeth Empire at QE Park Granville at 70th Kerrisdale Gardens Kits360 Lido MC2 Meccanica One, The Opsal Pinnacle Living Broadway Prelude Prodigy Radius Residences at West, The Shannon Wall Centre Kerrisdale Sixth and Willow Village on False Creek, The WEST VANCOUVER Evelyn WHITE ROCK / SOUTH SURREY Adagio Avra Belcroft, The Blu Breeze Elevate at the Hamptons Essence at the Hamptons Gemini George Grandview Heights Headwaters Heights, The Juniper Morgan Living Newport at West Beach Niche On The Course Promenade Royce Saltaire Sausalito Semiahmoo Trail Southbrooke Summerfield Toccata Winter Street Woods

High Rise (HR)

Mid Rise (MR)

Low Rise (LR)

C O N TA C T

PRICE

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

604-330-8838 cordovan.ca 604-620-7886 604-688-5527 604-877-1116 604-261-3936 604-434-2205 604-436-1100 604-563-6200 604-330-8838 604-683-0900 604-874-9232 604-719-1700

From $266,900 Coming Soon Call From $349,900 From $339,900 Coming Soon Coming Soon Call From $199,000 From $219,900 From $249,900 From $299,900 From $420,900

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

604-899-8858 604-568-7551 604-600-5405

MR

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