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contents

APRIL 18 - MAY 2, 2014 || VOLUME 22 ISSUE 8

ON THE COVER

p. 18

special features 12 Editor’s Note

Apr 18 - May 2, 2014 Volume 22 Issue 8

18 Uptown Clayton Create your lifestyle

by Susan M. Boyce

UPTOWN CLAYTON

22 One44

Spacious living and a lush, green setting in Surrey’s Panorama neighbourhood

New showhome, new colour schemes, and great prices in this popular Surrey neighbourhood.

by Susan M. Boyce

3 & 4 Bedroom Townhomes From $325,900 www.uptownclayton.com

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

AVOID THESE COMMON PACKING MISTAKES

TRYING TO TIME THE MARKET?

MAKING THE DECISION TO SELL

52 Triumph

Superb value in East Vancouver

by Shawn Conner

60 Village Green

Quiet, tranquil setting surrounded by greenery

by Susan M. Boyce

64 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 art director

Tammy Leung editors

Stephanie MacDonald Diane Duf lot (on leave) contributing editors

Lydia McNutt Neil Mangan Wayne Karl design editor

Yanic Simard

columns 28 Make Your Move

homebuyers’ help 14 On the Horizon

Common packing mistakes and how to avoid them

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In the News

REGBV: Metro Vancouver sales on steady path

sales coordinators

Justin Salvador production manager

Bala Gnanapandithan

by Susan M Boyce

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Taxing Issues

Selling your investment property?

by Henry Choo Chong

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Dave Bird 604.319.7102 Brenda Everitt 604.319.7103

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

by Chuck Resnick

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media consultants

Mortgage Minute

graphic designers

Viosa Barileva, Mihail Terentiev

Listing Directory

production co-ordinator

Hannah Yarkony

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

contributing editorial writers

Susan M Boyce Janine Mackie

What’s all this fuss about a market correction?

Published By

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Inside Mortgages

The questionable wisom of trying to time the market

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by Kris Grasty

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Home Sweet Home

The emotional decision to sell

by Lydia McNutt

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Pre-approved Mortgages Save time and money in the long run

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Wall2Wall Media

nterest rates have been holding steady since September 2010, which is good news if you’re in the market for a mortgage. there are many excellent mortgage products available from banks and brokers that will suit your individual needs, and could well be lower than posted bank rates, which are currently hovering around three per cent. With a pre-approval in hand, you’re protected if rates rise; if they go down, you’ll likely get an even lower rate. A pre-approval can be a win-win situation for shoppers, since it means you don’t have to wait to get financing approval on a home when you put in an offer. This is an especially good tool to have when markets are

hot. Removing the “conditional on financing” clause could mean your offer is accepted first since you already have your financing in place.

So when will rates rise? It’s anyone’s guess, but most experts agree it’s unlikely there will be any significant movement until mid-2014.

However, we can’t assume that will be the case, and you shouldn’t wait too long to get pre-approved for a mortgage. It can take a few days. Many lenders offer online preapprovals to make the process faster and easier.

Start the spring season off right by taking advantage while you still can.

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Glass Towers to Cozy Cottages Metro Vancouver has the perfect home for you

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hough Douglas Coupland famously designated Vancouver as the “City of Glass,” in reality our beautifully reflective skyline is just the very latest chapter of the story. Our heritage as a lumber town brought us grand Victorian buildings made of wood and stone, and our history as both a port and a magnet for immigrants all over the world has given our metropolitan area a myriad of architectural styles from Spanish to Japanese and everything in between. And then there’s the muchmaligned “Vancouver Special” — the ubiquitous sturdy, 1960s and ‘70s pragmatically-designed style of home

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recently undergoing a hip real estate revival, proving that quality-built homes will never really go out of fashion.

We have so many quality home builders and developers in the Lower Mainland, you just have to choose your location! You are certain to have a choice of many building styles, from heritage, to modern, to our distinct regional “Westcoast Modern” style made famous by world-renowned Vancouver architect Arthur Erickson. So whether you want to soar above the skyline in a sleek glass tower, or settle in to your rose-covered cottage in the country, just keep reading to find your perfect place.

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//On the hOrizOn

King Edward Green:

VancouVer 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.

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A dazzling collection of just 20 executive townhomes is coming to the Cambie Corridor neighbourhood. Located in the 500 block of King Edward Avenue on the site of the much loved Vancouver Hobbit House and just round the corner from Queen Elizabeth Park, King Edward Green homes are anticipated to start at $1.2 million with completion scheduled for next summer. The best part? The Hobbit House is expected to be refurbished and sold as one of the new King Edward Green homes.

For more information and to priority register for this amazing opportunity, visit kingedwardgreen.com or call 604.336.5555.

Lift:

BurnaBy Townhomes

Keep your eye on SFU’s UniverCity because Lift is preparing for a relaunch in May. This final release of two-bedroom townhomes lets you choose between garden homes with spacious patios or Lift’s popular skyhomes featuring private rooftop decks. Prices start at $419,900 with most plans ranging 1,000 square feet or more. A great opportunity to live in the heart of SFU’s vibrant and vivacious UniverCity neighbourhood.

Lift is found at 9350 University High St. on the mountain at SFU. For more information visit porte.ca/lift or call 604.320.3386.

Foster Avenue Rowhomes:

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Coming to the dynamic West Coquitlam neighbourhood, this collection of rowhomes is brought to you by Intracorp.

Located on the south side of the 500 block of Foster Avenue (between Whiting Way and Aspen Street), these homes will be just steps to the new Evergreen SkyTrain

station as well as the burgeoning amenities of the new Burquitlam town centre.

Information on the website is still sparse, but you can priority register to receive updates as they’re released. Visit intracorp. ca/fosteravenueproject to get your name on the list.

Village Walk:

maple ridge single-Family homes

Located at 12150 – 203rd Street in the family-friendly Westgate neighbourhood, this collection of just 23 three- and four-bedroom rancher homes puts you close to the best of Maple Ridge — restaurants, shopping, entertainment, transit, green spaces, schools, and daycare. Easy access to both major highways and the West Coast Express too.

Better hurry because only 23 home ownership opportunities are available with prices starting at $599,900 and an impressive selection of customization options. Previews now happening by appointment only. Register online at liveatvillagewalk.com or call 604.465.6524 to book your private viewing.

Green Oak:

VancouVer Townhomes Now well under construction on West 10th Avenue just west of Vine in Vancouver’s prestigious Westside, Green Oak is a rare opportunity to purchase a home directly opposite Connaught Park and barely a block from Kitsilano Secondary.

For more information, visit GreenOakDevelopment.com or call 604.428.0588 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.

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6350 142 St. 604-598-8873

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6685 192nd St. 604-576-1772

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

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6477 196th Street 604-530-0054

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Uptown Clayton

Create Your Lifestyle » by SuSan M Boyce

Spring’s here and with 120 families already moved in, there’s a distinctly community feel developing at Uptown Clayton in Surrey. Gardening aficionados glance up

from tending their flowerbeds to wave at neighbours passing by. Spontaneous games of street hockey are an everyday occurrence among ‘kids’ of all generations, and if you need to borrow the classic cup of sugar, you likely won’t have to go far to find someone willing to help out.

“Uptown Clayton is a community that attracts a broad range of buyers,” says sales manager Avtar Mann. “And now that we’re building our final phases, this really is your last opportunity to purchase a brand new home here. Plus it’s nice to know you’re buying into a finished community that’s surrounded on three sides by green spaces — park, meadow and a municipal greenway — meaning it feels incredibly quiet and private even though were actually only a couple of blocks from the main road.”

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Open COnneCtivity Already known for its open, easy living floorplans, Uptown’s spacious D and E plans are proving particularly popular with families or downsizers looking for extra space and flexibility.

“These two plans offer more than 1,500 square feet of exception living space — so they’re larger than average,” Avtar explains.

“But what truly differentiates them from most homes in the neighbourhood is the

“You’re buying into a finished community that’s surrounded on three sides by green spaces — meaning it feels incredibly quiet and private even though were actually only a couple of blocks from the main road.” says Avtar Mann. downstairs den. Sure this could become a fourth bedroom — it has a closet and lots of natural light — but I’m always amazed by the creative ways our buyers use it.”

One woman, he says, created a dressmaker’s studio and sewing room. Another couple made a comfortable his’n’hers office that helps them separate work and time at home. “I’ve also seen it transformed into a man cave, a kid’s playroom, a private yoga space, and even a mini replica of a hunting lodge cabin. Truly, the only thing limiting what you can do is your imagination.”

On the main living level, Uptown Clayton’s theme of ‘space to live’ is even more evident.

“In this neighbourhood, our square footage is unmatched for the price,” Avtar says pointing to a large, comfy-looking sofa and armchair combo in the living room. “And as you can see, they easily accommodate real-world-sized furniture — it’s really the best of all worlds.”

This floorplan has a central kitchen with stainless steel appliances, solid wood Shaker cabinetry, and plenty of room to cozy down at the eating bar — after all, it’s still a given that every good party ends up in the kitchen. There’s also one of the convenient powder rooms that’s always sure to a hit with busy moms and buyers who love to entertain.

And here’s another cool bonus. “The D and E plans are designed with parking for two vehicles — one inside the garage and the other outside,” Avtar says. “So often in a townhome, people who have a recreational vehicle or even an oversized pickup or van simply have nowhere to park them. At Uptown Clayton, it easy and convenient — just pull into your driveway and you’re done.”

Life On yOUr Own termS “All the features and finishings you see in our Uptown Clayton showhomes are included in the price. It’s just the way we do things,” Avtar stresses. “So when you fall in love with the

lighting fixtures or the appliances, you’re not left wondering if it’s going to mean the extra cost of an upgrade to get them. You know exactly what you’re getting — that’s the real benefit of WYSIWYG.” Want more good news? “In the final phases, we’re introducing a whole new display home and a brand new colour scheme — very fresh and contemporary,” Avtar says. “But you’re going to have to drop by the presentation centre to find out more.”

Uptown Clayton’s presentation centre and display homes are open noon to 5 p.m. daily except fridays at 19525 – 73rd Ave. in Surrey. prices start at $329,900 with many homes ready for immediate move in — meaning you could be unpacked and settled in by the time summer barbeque season is in full swing. for more information visit uptownclayton.com or sunmarkdevelopments.com. you can also call 778.574.0146.

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//Project Profile

One44

Smart Living » by SuSan M Boyce Arriving at One44 in Panorama, my first impression is one of tranquility.

Mature trees and colourful flowers are everywhere. Just ahead, a young mom and her own mother laugh as they watch a tiny tot apparently explaining the intricacies of her somersault technique to a passing cyclist. Somehow, even though these urban townhomes are just welcoming the first owners, there’s already a sense of community developing.

The air feels fresh and clean — like I’m far out in the country, not minutes from major shopping, transit, schools and other city amenities. “We’ve gone to great lengths to protect the lush, mature trees onsite,” explains Ray Dietz, Vesta’s senior marketing manager. “But we’ve also created huge inviting outdoor amenities within the community — tree-lined paths, children’s play areas, mini parks. In fact, every home is within a few steps of some kind of outdoor green space.”

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And what homes they are. “One of the things that’s so different at One44 is our ground floor entry and foyer,” Ray says.

“Not only does it give you a genuine sense of arrival which is rare in a townhome, it means you’ve got somewhere to put your coats and shoes and umbrellas — no more hauling them up and down the stairs.”

Most homes also have a den with closet and full bath on this level. I’m thinking this could be the perfect office, man cave, or even TV room — although my sweetie and I might have to flip a coin to see which it would be. Upstairs though, we’d have no problem agreeing the kitchen rocks.

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“We’ve gone to great lengths to protect the lush, mature trees onsite.”

Ray Dietz clearly these culinary centres are designed for foodies like us.

“We have a great mix of buyers here because One44 feel so much like a single-family home, and with completely different floorplans, they appeal to downsizers just as much as young families,” Ray says. “Plus, the design has an attractive urban vibe that people of all ages love.”

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Before I head out, Ray has one final detail to show me — One44’s 4,500-square-foot clubhouse. Tucked between soaring evergreens, this two-level amenity includes a fitness centre, fireside lounge, entertainment kitchen and the pièce de résistance — a massive, wrap-around deck for large-scale outdoor entertaining. Now that’s smart thinking.

One44’s presentation centre and display homes are open 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Fridays at 144th st. at 60th Ave. in Panorama, surrey. two- to four-bedroom townhomes priced from $299,000. For more information visit liveatone44.com or call 604.503.6402.

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//make your move

Common packing mistakes to avoid » by ChuCk ResniCk

More than four million people moved residences in Canada last year, many of whom did the packing themselves. For some, it works out fine; others have problems resulting from a lack of foresight, poorly packed boxes and inexperience in loading moving trucks.

ChuCk ResniCk is vice-president of marketing and operations, Two Men and a Truck Canada. twomenandatruck.ca

Here are a few tips to help you avoid finding damaged items at your destination: 1. Consider purCHasing boxes froM your Mover.

The most common packing mistake we see are people getting free boxes at the grocery or liquor store and then putting too much weight in them. For example, using a large box to pack books and magazines may make it too heavy to lift, and the box might break during the move due to the weight.

Use this rule of thumb: the heavier the item, the smaller the box. Be choosy about your boxes; free boxes from a grocery store that have been used to ship produce could contain insect larvae that may transfer to your belongings.

2. be realistiC about tHe nuMber of boxes you need. Depending on how long you have lived in your current

location, you will most likely underestimate your boxes requirement. Often, we hear of renters who think 40 or 50 boxes will be enough, and then realize they need upwards of 80, two days before moving day.

3. start paCking early and be CoMpletely paCked wHen tHe Movers arrive. Sometimes we arrive at a

customer’s home and they’re not packed. There’s nothing more frustrating than trying to move customers’ belongings while they are attempting to shove items into boxes and we get in each others’ way.

This also interferes with the optimal loading of the moving truck. We have a loading system where the first things we place in the truck are light items such as chairs, lamp shades, cushions, etc; we place these items in the ‘attic’ (the area over the cab) of the truck. We can get lots of light items up there and they stay secure.

Next, we create a “box wall” stacked to the ceiling to hold the items in the attic in place. We then stand plastic-wrapped mattresses against the box wall and secure everything with tie-off

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straps to keep belongings from getting jostled during the move. If you’re not completely packed and ready on moving day, we can’t create that box wall early on and, this decreases the capacity of the items that can be moved at one time. It also eats up time – and money!

4. tHink aHead. Begin packing items you don’t use daily. As you pack your boxes move them to the front of your apartment and stack them along a wall near the front door. Having them by the door, organized and ready to go, instead of having movers go back and forth to each room can shave 10 to 20 seconds off the time for each box.

Saving 20 seconds per box can save lots of time and money.

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When it comes to moving, a little forethought goes a long way. Because your belongings mean a lot to you, take extra care when packing so that they arrive at your destination safely.

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//in the news

ReBGV RepoRt

Sales on a steady path for the region’s housing market March home sales in Greater Vancouver outpaced last year’s total yet lagged the region’s historical average for the month.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential property sales in Greater Vancouver reached 2,641 on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in March 2014. This represents a 12.5 per cent increase compared to the 2,347 sales recorded in March 2013, and a 4.4 per cent increase compared to the 2,530 sales in February 2014.

Last month’s sales were 17.2 per cent below the 10-year sales average for March of 3,190. The sales-toactive-listings ratio currently sits at 18.2 per cent in Greater Vancouver, which is unchanged from last month.

“We continue to see steady and stable market conditions across the Greater Vancouver housing market,” said Ray Harris, REBGV president. “There has been a consistent balance between home seller supply and home buyer demand in our marketplace over the last year.”

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New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 5,281 in March. This represents a 9.1 per cent increase compared to the 4,839 new listings in March 2013 and a 12.4 per cent increase from the 4,700 new listings in February. Last month’s new listing count was 5.9 per cent below the region’s 10-year new listing average for the month.

The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the Greater Vancouver MLS® is 14,472, a 6.4 per cent decline compared to March 2013 and a 7.9 per cent increase compared to February 2014.

“Home prices in the region have experienced incremental gains in most areas and property types over the last 12 months,” Harris said. “It’s important to remember that this is a diverse marketplace and trends will vary depending on area and property type.”

The MLS Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $615,200. This represents a 3.7 per cent increase compared to March 2013.

Sales of detached properties in March 2014 reached 1,116, an increase of 19.6 per cent from the 933 detached sales recorded in March 2013, and a 5.7 per cent decrease from the 1,183 units sold in March 2012. The benchmark price for detached properties increased 4.2 per cent from March 2013 to $945,400.

Sales of apartment properties reached 1,106 in March 2014, an increase of 12.6 per cent compared to the 982 sales in March 2013, and a 7.1 per cent decline compared to the 1,191 sales in March 2012. The benchmark price of an apartment property increased 3.8 per cent from March 2013 to $375,800.

Attached property sales in March 2014 totalled 419, a 3 per cent decline compared to the 432 sales in March 2013, and a 16.2 per cent decline from the 500 attached properties sold in March 2012. The benchmark price of an attached unit increased 1.3 per cent between March 2013 and 2014 to $460,100.

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//taxing issues

Selling an

investment property Âť by henry choo chong

Q

I purchased a rental investment property several years ago.

Every year I have filed the rental income on my tax return.

This year I sold the property. In addition to my rental income, what tax implications will I have to report?

Jared henry choo chong,

CGA, sits on many committees and provides accounting and tax services to individuals and businesses. Questions to Taxing Issues can be emailed to choochonghcga@yahoo.ca

A

Hopefully, you made a profit! The real estate market has been healthy for the past several years and continues to be strong, over the long term. Selling a real estate investment property will generate either a capital gain/loss or a recapture of income/terminal loss.

You will have a capital gain when the proceeds of the sale exceed the original cost of the property. A capital gain must be included in your personal tax return (if you own it personally) and is taxed on 50 per cent of the gains at your personal tax rate. A capital loss occurs when the cost is greater than your proceeds. The capital losses should be included on your personal return and applied against capital gains in that year. Any excess losses can be carried back three years, or carried forward indefinitely to reduce capital gains.

In calculating the capital gain/loss, determining the adjusted cost of the property is an essential factor. The adjusted cost must include not just the purchase price but also other costs incurred that had to be capitalized. As well, the proceeds of disposition are all the cost, including the selling price and adjustments pertaining to the sale of the investment.

In addition to the capital gains/losses, you may have a recapture of income. This occurs when you are taking Capital Cost allowance (depreciation) on the building, in any of the years that it was owned by you. The balance in this account is called the “undepreciated portion.�

A recapture of income occurs when the lesser of the proceeds and the cost of the property is higher than the Undepreciated Capital Cost (UCC). The recapture of income is taxed in its entirety at your personal tax rate. Alternatively, a terminal loss

Good record keeping is essential to calculate the correct gains or losses.

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occurs when the lesser of the proceeds and the cost of the property is less than the UCC. This terminal loss can be applied in the current year to reduce other income (such as salaries or business income). Any unused amounts can be carried back three years or carried forward.

Good record keeping is essential to calculate the correct gains or losses.

The opinions and views expressed herein are those of the author and not those of New Home Guide. New Home Guide does not necessarily endorse or encourage any specific tax strategies.

Please consult a tax professional for advice specific to your particular situation.

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//the mortgage minute

What’s all the fuss about a

market correction? » by peter kinch

peter kinch

is an award-winning mortgage broker and best-selling author of The Canadian Real Estate Action Plan.

Visit peterkinch.com or contact him at peter@peterkinch.com

Pick up any newspaper today and no one could blame you if you got a little worried about the state of the economy or the fear of a pending market correction in Canadian real estate. Are Canadians taking on too much debt? Have mortgage rules gone too far? Is there a housing bubble about to burst? What if there is a market correction?

The real question is, “Do Canadian homeowners or prospective buyers need to be concerned?” Every time there is talk about a market correction in Canadian real estate, the tone is quite negative. But let’s take a closer look at that situation: rather than argue about whether we may have a market correction, let’s analyze what it really means to Canadians if there is one.

First-time homebuyers

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you have likely felt the pinch of the rising cost of housing. So a slight market correction would be welcome news. You can still get into home ownership with only five per cent down, but since your maximum amortization is limited to 25 years, a drop in pricing is exactly what you’ll need to be able to get into this market.

ConClusion: A market correction is a good thing for you.

Current homeowner buying or selling – moving uP or downsizing

It is rare that someone buys a home without selling their home first.

If you are a homeowner and you’re looking for the right time to sell your home so you can buy another, you may be concerned that the price of your current home is dropping. But let’s take a closer look at

that: assume the value of the home you are selling drops by 10 per cent. Let’s also assume that you plan to buy another home (whether upsizing or downsizing). The key to remember in a downturn market is that the person selling their home to you is going through the exact same thing. In other words, if the value of your home dropped 10 per cent, so too did the value of the new home you are buying. Focus on what your bottom line “net” is, rather than what you thought or had hoped to sell your home for.

ConClusion: in most cases, the net effect of a market correction is zero. reAl estAte investor

or seCond-home buyer

If you are buying real estate as an investment either for cash flow or as a second home, then this is the perfect market condition for you. When there are more sellers than buyers, you have more bargaining power. If you can negotiate a better deal and pay less for the property you are looking for, it simply makes the deal that much more affordable.

ConClusion: you should be hoping for a market correction.

If you have no intention of selling soon and you can still afford your monthly payments, then all you need to do is sit and wait and go about your normal life until the market bounces back – which it has done for the past 100 years 46 METRO VANCOUVER NEW HOME GUIDE | APR 18 - MAY 2, 2014

//the mortgage minute

Every time there is talk about a market correction in Canadian real estate, the tone is quite negative. But let’s take a closer look at that situation: rather than argue about whether we may have a market correction, let’s analyze what it really means to Canadians if there is one.

Current homeowner with no PlAns to sell

The majority of Canadians fall into this category, and let’s be honest – the single biggest reason we worry about a housing correction is the fear that it will erode our home equity and net worth. Over the last decade, a significant amount of the net worth of Canadians has been tied up in their home equity, and this has provided the foundation for a lot of retirement plans – so there is obvious concern. But should there be?

For the majority of Canadians, the plan is to stay in their current home for at least three to five years. So here’s a simple fact: equity is only gained or lost the day you sell. In other words, if the value of your home were to drop by 10 per cent tomorrow, you may feel anxiety over the drop in your net worth – but it would only be on paper unless you actually sold your home tomorrow. If you have no intention of selling soon and you can still afford your monthly payments, then all you need to do is sit and wait and go about your normal life until the market bounces back – which it has done for the past 100 years.

ConClusion: A market correction may have zero impact on you.

In the end, the headlines will continue to talk of impending market corrections. The key for you is to decipher one of three things: 1. is this a real concern?

2. is this an opportunity? or, 3. Are you just getting worked up about nothing? the bottom line: A lot of people will fret about this topic over the water cooler tomorrow morning – but the majority of them really don’t need to.

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//Project Profile

Triumph

Townhomes a steal in East Vancouver » by Shawn Conner If you’re looking for a new home in an up-and-coming yet affordable neighbourhood, Triumph is hard to beat.

“The pricing is phenomenal for what we’re offering,” Rikki Puri, V. P. Operations at R.A.R. Holdings Ltd., says.

A three-storey, stacked townhome development, Triumph is slated for an August 2014 completion and its 22 homes include one-level units, including bachelors, one-bedroom plus dens and two-bedrooms on the main floor, and two-level, two-bedrooms on the second and third floors.

With homes ranging from $199,000 to $481,900, and floor plans starting at 450 square feet to just over 1,000, Triumph is competitively priced.

“If you go twelve blocks west from here into downtown, these kind of units would be selling in excess of six, seven hundred dollars a square foot,” Puri says.

“We’re offering brand new product that is under warranty and five minutes from downtown for under five hundred a square foot.”

The Triumph homes went on the market in early March and, after a month, had sold over 25 per cent. They are being sold and marketed exclusively by Carlo Melo of Sutton Centre Realty.

Kitchen features include a full stainless steel appliance pack, quartz countertops, undermount sinks, a glass backsplash and soft-close cabinetry.

Homes come with hardwood floors, high ceilings (from 9’ to 11’ depending on the unit) and open layouts. Colour options are lighter or darker, or what the developer is calling Spring or Fall. The master bedrooms in the two-storey units have ensuites and all but two homes come with a parking stall, storage unit and an

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“The pricing is phenomenal for what we’re offering,” Rikki Puri outdoor space, either a patio or balcony.

The balconies range from 40 to over 100 square feet.

Puri calls Triumph “a pet project.”

“I’ve been working on this one for over seven years, including acquiring the land and designing the building,” he says.

Triumph’s location, in East Vancouver — also known as Hastings Sunrise — makes the building an easy sell for those watching the market. The area, which is roughly east of Commercial and north (and a few blocks south) of Hastings, is suddenly hot, with new restaurants, stores and even microbreweries opening up seemingly every other week.

“I think people are starting to see the value in East Vancouver, especially this area,” says Puri. “A lot of people once associated this area with East Hastings,

an extension of the Downtown Eastside.

But people are realizing that, with downtown saturated, there’s good value here. You’re five minutes from everywhere. And there are great restaurants and shops.”

Puri is no bandwagon-jumper - he’s developed in the area before, including a strata conversion at the corner of Garden and Dundas and a new six-unit stacked townhome development on Wall Street.

Now, other developers have started to take notice. Within a few blocks of Triumph, five other buildings are in various stages of development, some by major players like Bosa.

“When the lions come to town you know there’s meat on the bone,” Puri says.

“I think in the next five years you’re going to see a huge transition in this area.”

Visit the Triumph showroom at 2228 E. Hastings. Showroom hours are from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. weekends, and weekdays by appointment. For more info call Carlo Melo at 604-563-6200 or email carlomelo@shaw.ca.

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//inside mortgages

Trying to time the Market?

When is the right time to buy?

What is the true cost of Waiting? » 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.

Mortgage Brokers and Realtors alike are often asked these questions each and every year and with each and every season.

Although there are market and economic factors constantly at play, it is very difficult to break through the media hype and time the market right. The best indicators are employment and affordability — your employment and affordability, to be precise.

Will you have enough down payment to facilitate the purchase and closing costs? Are you confident in your current employment?

Can you afford changes to interest rates or changes in your employment and/or the employment of your partner? Do you have sufficient savings or funds in reserve to handle some unplanned life event?

Beyond the typical qualifying questions and finding out how much house you can buy, have you stopped to calculate what waiting and not buying may cost you in the end? This is worth consideration.

Sure, there may be some that argue that rates may stay low for a while still yet and that may very well be. Real estate definitely does experience its peaks and valleys both in rate and in property

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The bottom line is that if you are looking to buy a home, now is always the right time provided that your personal finances are stable and that you stress test your potential mortgage and ensure that you can handle the inevitable curveballs that come your way.

Life happens, so there is no substitute for having flexibility through a solid and diverse financial plan. Remember as well that Real Estate, your home, is a longterm investment vehicle. Like any investment, you need a plan. Contact a professional to help guide you through the noise!

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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.

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• 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.

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//Project Profile

Village green

Next to Nature » by SuSan M Boyce Surrounded by greenery, inspired by charm, Village Green continues winning hearts in Maple Ridge. Like

the traditional English hamlets where the central green is a village gathering spot, this collection of two-storey townhomes has a distinctly social ambiance that seems to say “welcome home.”

TRanquil SeTTinG

“It’s rare to find two-storey, three-bedroom townhomes,” says sales manager Jeanie Fox. “And it’s even rarer to find a townhome development that’s surrounded on three sides by ALR land. People often don’t believe it until they see for themselves, but you can literally walk across the street and see horses.”

The community, she adds, is tucked into a grove of huge coniferous trees at the end of a no-through road. “This is an astonishingly quiet, tranquil setting where kids have plenty of safe places to play outside. It’s really like having the best of all worlds.

You’re just minutes from the amenities of downtown Maple Ridge, but you still see children playing spontaneous games of road hockey or building forts — how often do you see that happen in the city?”

She also says she expects the central common to be a popular amenity. “It will be somewhere you meet your friends for a summer barbeque, where kids can hang out together, or a great place to walk the dog.

And it’s right there outside your front door.”

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Inside, Village Green homes are designed to be wider than average, so they feel more like a single-family house than a townhome.

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“This is an astonishingly quiet, tranquil setting where kids have plenty of safe places to play outside.”

Jeanie Fox “The extra space means you get features like a main floor powder room, a big backyard, and even an old-fashion front porch which is perfect for sitting down with your morning coffee and the newspaper or for just watching the kids play while you visit with friends,” Jeanie says. “It creates a very social, family-oriented lifestyle.”

Another hit is having the garage located on the same level as the main living spaces.

“You simply don’t see this design very often,” Jeanie says. “It gives a real sense of arrival plus it’s great when you’re unloading groceries or coming home with kids and a carload of sports gear — parents tell us they love the convenience.”

Village Green offers a total of 105 three-bedroom townhomes priced from $299,900. presentation center and display homes are now open noon to 5 p.m. daily except Fridays at 12161 – 237th St. in Maple Ridge. For more information, visit villagegreenlife.ca or call 604.476.2292.

Prices are exclusive of tax and subject to change without notice.

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Don’t miss out. These homes have been a hit with 15 already sold!

NOW SELLING Open Noon - 5pm (except Fridays) 12161 237th Street, Maple Ridge 604.476.2292 | info@villagegreenlife.ca

*Prices and incentives are subject to change or be withdrawn without notice. E.&O.E.

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Sales and Marketing by Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing Ltd. fifthave.ca

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//home sweet home

For Sale:

A logicAl ApproAch to An emotionAl decision

» by Lydia McNutt

Lydia McNutt

is an award-winning writer and editor of New Condo Guide. Lydia’s love of architecture, interior design and the written word have landed her happily at home at Wall2Wall Media, where real estate rules. Email Lydia.McNutt@ wall2wallmedia.com, and follow her on Twitter @LydiasTweets

Well, it’s settled. We’re selling the house.

My husband and I love our area, but we’re bursting at the seams. If only our house had a little more room – well, maybe two or three more rooms! – we’d never leave.

If you’ve decided to make a move, your choice is likely the result of some other major milestone in your life. Maybe you’ve graduated from university and landed your dream job. Maybe you’re getting married and want to plant your roots. Perhaps, like my family, you’ve outgrown your current home.

So, here we are: the “For Sale” sign is up and our schedule now revolves around showings – the bane of my existence.

Strangers size up our home, sit on our sofa, scrutinize the decor, and snoop through the closets and cabinets. I wonder how many of these “prospective purchasers” are serious buyers versus browsers? And, well, everyone who walks through the front door has got to be the one, right? Boy, this is already taking a toll, and it’s just the beginning!

Deciding to move is an emotional experience. The experts will tell you that you have to detach from the process. Think objectively. Leave your feelings at the door.

But parting with something as personal as a home is easier said than done.

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Apart from emotions, a real estate transaction involves money – lots of it. This is probably the biggest and most complicated purchase you’ll make in your lifetime, so hiring qualified professionals who have been there, done that is key to a solid, successful, and hopefully, stress-free experience. Don’t think of it as spending money, rather as saving you hassle and avoiding mistakes that could cost you a bundle in the long run.

Mortgage Broker The broker’s job is to find the best interest

rate and terms. Aside from potentially saving you thousands in interest over the life of your mortgage, you don’t have to pay for this service. Sound too good to be true? Mortgage brokers are compensated by the lender who gets your business, so let them do the legwork while you reap the rewards.

real estate agent This is your guide, especially if you’ve

never bought or sold a home. An agent can advise you on the best neighbourhoods and homes to meet your budget and lifestyle, and will negotiate on your behalf to get you the best deal on your buy.

If you’re considering a DIY sale, how much time can you devote to marketing, showings and closing the deal? That alone is a full-time job, and you probably already have one of those.

real estate laW yer Don’t skip this step in the interest of

saving a few bucks – it’s a drop in the bucket, in the grand scheme of things. A home is an investment of hundreds of thousands of dollars, so do your due diligence.

HoMe inspector The money pit is a scary reality many homebuyers jump right into, and one that can be avoided. A home inspector will identify components in your potential home that are missing, broken, unsafe and not up to code. While you may be tempted to forgo this condition of purchase – especially if you find yourself in a multiple offer – do so at your own risk!

It can be difficult to think impartially about something as personal as a home, which can complicate things when it comes to pricing, staging and selling it. A professional, objective opinion certainly makes “detaching” a little easier.

Pick up the next issue of New Condo Guide for more on my continuing saga of selling and buying a home.

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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

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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

604-278-5809 604-276-9186 604-649-8630 604-276-8683 604-244-7721 604-233-7748 604-244-9622 604-271-3331 604-278-3939 604-233-7748 604-303-7575 604-278-8838 604-303-0148 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 Call From $1,700,000 Call Call From $300,000’s Call From $288,800 From $318,800 From $300,000’s From $464,900 Call Coming Soon Call From $211,900 Call From $229,500 Call Call Coming Soon Call

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

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

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

SQUAMISH / WHISTLER Elaho Ocean Crest Ravens Plateau Aqua University Heights

TH SF SF TH/LR LR

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 Eton

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

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 etonliving.com

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 From Low $300’s

Mid Rise (MR)

Low Rise (LR)

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

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PROJECT

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 The Grove La Rue MacKenzie Estates One92 Sun 72 Salix Uptown Clayton Village

TYPE

C O N TA C T

PRICE

PROJECT

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

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 $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 LR/TH TH LR TH

604-727-5478 604-723-4497 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 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 604-682-8801 604-569-3388 604-687-4353 604-330-8838 cordovan.ca 604-620-7886

Call Call From $227,900 Call From $266,900 Coming Soon 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 Block 100 HR Bohème LR Central HR Charm LR Cordovan LR Kensington Gardens LR

Penthouse (PH)

Live Work (LW)

City Home (CH)

TYPE

Local Main Street Shine Shoreline Skyway Triumph View 388 Wall Centre 900 Hastings Wall Centre Central Park Woodshire WEST SIDE 6 & Fir 5555 Dunbar W10th & Maple 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 at False Creek Pinnacle Living Broadway 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 Creekside 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 South Point Walk Summerfield Toccata Winter Street Woods

High Rise (HR)

Mid Rise (MR)

Low Rise (LR)

C O N TA C T

PRICE

LR LR MR LR HR TH LR MR HR TH

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

HR LR MR/TH 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 604-239-2080 604-600-5405

MR

604-738-0001 604-646-1111 604-568-5060 604-687-8800 604-568-5060 604-687-2298 604-559-9848 604-737-0360 604-872-2672 604-638-9998 604-876-8819 604-874-8368 604-876-7332 604-874-8368 604-739-2080 604-221-8878 604-731-5522 604-707-9378 604-267-8882 sixthandwillow.com 604-733-2010

From $449,900 From $349,900 Coming Soon From $290,000 Coming Soon Call From $499,900 Call Coming Soon Call Call Call From $379,900 From $458,900 Call From $349,900 From $349,900 Call From $369,900 From $429,900 From high $300s Call Call Call Coming Soon From $414,500

LR

604-922-0330

Call

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

604-531-6659 From $288,900 604-531-9030 From $319,900 604-568-8830 From $599,900 604-782-5258 From $599,900 incl. GST 604-582-1113 Call 604-372-0400 High $200’s 604-723-4497 From $629,900 604-723-4497 From $400,000 604-536-1663 Call 604-571-6400 Coming Soon discovergrandviewheights.com 604-535-1451 $313,500 778-545-8737 From $337,000 liveatjuniper.ca From $769,000 604-385-0551 From $699,000 604-536-0256 Call 604-535-5511 From $351,900 604-385-0111 From $300’s 604-531-1111 From $314,900 604-538-8028 From $332,900 604-560-1656 Call 604-531-2200 Call 604-535-9633 Coming Soon 604-805-2941 Call 604-560-3238 From $230’s 604-536-1155 From $684,900 604-535-5088 $354,900 604-364-7455 From $299,900 604-538-8876 From $379,900

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

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