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special features 12 Editor’s Note 16 Ashbury Hill

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Home on the rise

by Susan M. Boyce

24 SUN 72

ASHbUry Hill

Live with radiance

by Susan M. Boyce

52 Wynnridge

Home on the Rise

by Susan M Boyce

Satisfy your craving for main-level living

by Michelle Hopkins

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24 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

media consultants

20 Mind over Mortgages Wean yourself off credit

58 Fundamentally Speaking

Brush up on mortgage essentials

by Jorge and Alisa Aragon

26 Market trends

Are townhomes the singlefamily homes of the future?

by Stephanie MacDonald

by Hellen Buttigeig

34 one the Move

How to find good schools in a new area

homebuyers’ help

graphic designers

64 listing Directory

44 Professional Advice Unclutter before you move

by Barbara Lawlor

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

56 the tax Man

Learn the benefits of Tax-Free Savings Accounts

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South Surrey/ White Rock Abbotsford/ Chilliwack

Mihail Terentiev production co-ordinator

Hannah Yarkony

contributing editorial writers

Susan M Boyce Janine Mackie

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Choosing the right place to call home

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SUSAN LEGGE

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

ost newcomers to Canada tend to settle in larger cities such as Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. Since housing costs vary greatly across the country, finding the right place to live and work means doing some homework.

Not everyone has the same housing needs, so list the important features that you want to have in your community. Perhaps it’s great schools, proximity to transit, or plentiful job opportunities.

There are always trade-offs in the real world. Smaller cities usually have lower living costs, but you may require multiple vehicles to get your family from point A to B. Larger cities offer more transit and job opportunities, but you will have to deal with traffic, congestion and a possible increase in housing costs.

Choosing a place to live is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever have to make and your decision will ultimately affect your way of life. Look for good value in the home you’re considering, and look for a place that offers a reasonable cost of living based realistically on your finances, as well as a great quality of life. You can’t go wrong when you know the realities.

Investing in a condo?

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t the Urban Development Institute’s Annual luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in May, Bob Rennie spoke of the future of residential development in our city. He noted that our area is geographically confined, with a population that is expected to grow by over 30,000 residents a year for the forseeable future, and that’s just the city proper. This means building up, and densifying neighbourhoods that are currently dominated by single-family homes.

If you are to take a walk around Southeast False Creek in Vancouver, Metrotown, or Surrey City Centre right now, you’ll see buildings going up everywhere, and you will think, “Who is going to move into all these new condos? There must be a glut.” In fact, the contrary is true, according to Bob Rennie, the amount of completed units going on sale this year is not even close to the number of units that were available in the near past, and more people are moving here than ever before.

So what does this mean? Simple rules of supply and demand will tell you that Metro Vancouver real estate is a good investment.

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//cover story

Ashbury hill

home on the rise » by SuSan M Boyce It’s a sunny, summer day here at Ashbury Hill. A group of local kids are engaged in a spontaneous game of tag while two fathers with high-tech strollers are doing some pre-jog exercises. The air is fresh and clean, and light breeze is rustling through the many trees dotted throughout the property. All in all, a regular afternoon in this inviting Panorama neighbourhood in Surrey.

VAlue BeHInd tHe WAlls Arriving at the presentation centre and display home, I pause for a moment to admire Ashbury Hill’s architectural design. I’ve always loved this charming, whimsical interpretation of San Francisco’s iconic “painted ladies” — the colourful Victorian and Edwardian homes clustered onto many of the city’s hillsides.

Now, with the landscaping complete and flowerboxes overflowing with blossoms, the sense of a mature, friendly 16 METRO VANCOUVER NEW HOME GUIDE | JUN 27 - JUL 11, 2014

neighbourhood just keeps getting stronger every time I visit.

Today, however, I’m here to learn more about some of Ashbury Hill’s hidden details — the “value behind the walls” features that are another part of what distinguishes a Fairborne home.

“It starts, literally, from the ground up,” says sales manager Eva Marsh. “We use only clear, crushed gravel and washed sand under the foundations because it creates better drainage and less settlement than using less expensive, excavated materials.”

To prevent annoying creaks later, Eva explains how Fairborne goes above building code by screwing flooring into place in addition to the required nailing and gluing. “We also use only kiln-dried lumber for framing — which ensures straighter, flatter walls and minimize shrinkage. Then we add an extra layer of soundproofing between all common walls.” She grins. “After all, no matter how much you like your neighbours, you likely don’t want to hear them.”

“There’s nothing quite like living next to nature like this,” says Eva Marsh

PrIced to PleAse Wondering about the bottom line? Well here’s even more good news. Translation: Ashbury Hill has prices you’re going to love.

“We have two-bedroom and den homes starting from just $269,900,” Eva says. “That’s an amazing price for a fantastic product. Just today I was talking to a first time buyer who thought he’d never be able to afford a brand new home in Panorama. Now he’s over the moon and can’t wait to move in.”

FresH neW style Inside the showhome it’s easy to see why Ashbury Hill wows everyone from first time buyers to savvy downsizers. Intelligent design features include a powder room conveniently located just off the main entry, a flex-room that I’m thinking would be the perfect home office or yoga room, plus kitchen that seamlessly connects with an expansive deck facing the forest overlooking a the greenbelt. Okay, I confess I’m already planning my guest list to the season’s first friends’n’family barbeque.

Then there are the myriad small touches: nine-foot ceilings on main living levels, an armoire niche between the master bedroom’s closets, transom windows above the front door, and bay windows in many of the bedrooms. “Fairborne is known for this type of quality and attention to detail — you’d be surprised how many people tell us they’d rather wait than purchase from a different developer,” Eva says.

communIty HuB “There’s nothing quite like living next to nature like this,” Eva says as we pause to look out over the protected greenspace behind this home. “And you’re still only minutes to shopping, schools, the YMCA, and transit to everywhere. Panorama is such a convenient location — really the center of it all.”

And while there’s plenty to entice you to explore the Panorama neighbourhood, right here at home Ashbury Hill has a special amenity that Eva says is already attracting lots of attention — the Creekside Clubhouse and Coach House. Boasting almost 3,000 square feet of comfortable space, it’s rather like having a country club right round the corner — fireside lounge, big screen TV, entertainment kitchen, full fitness studio, and two guest suites.

The Ashbury Hill presentation centre and three display homes are open noon to 5 p.m. daily except Fridays at 100 – 14833 – 61st Avenue at 148th street in surrey. move in ready two-bedroom with den and three-bedroom homes priced from $269,900.

For more information visit ashburyhill.com or call 604.953.1211.

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// mind over mortgage

Credit: blessing or curse?

Use credit to yoUr advantage while weaning yoUrself off credit card debt » by Jorge & AlisA ArAgon

Jorge & AlisA ArAgon

are Mortgage Experts with Dominion Lending Centres Mountain View. They are active members of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association. Jorge & Alisa focus on the overall needs and plans of their clients and then find the best mortgage to suit their needs.

For more information visit YourMortgageSolutionsGroup.ca or contact them at aaragon@dominionlending.ca.

The Canadian government has implemented new credit card regulations, which it says increase transparency and protect consumers. Here are some of the new regulations now in place: » Credit contracts and application forms must have a “summary box” that clearly explains interest rates, fees, and how long it would take to fully repay a balance if only minimum monthly payments are made. » Banks must give advance disclosure of interest rate increases, even if this information is already in the credit contract. » You must give your consent before your credit limit can be increased. » If you transfer your balance to a lowerinterest card, your payments now have to be allocated in your favour. » There’s now a limit on certain debt collection practices used by financial institutions. » Banks can’t charge over-the-limit fees resulting from holds placed by merchants. » One of the most significant changes you’ll have a minimum 21-day interest-free grace period on all new purchases if you pay your outstanding balance in full by the due date.

Critics of the new rules say they don’t go far enough. However, at least the government is trying to make an effort to help consumers avoid predatory lending practices. And that’s a good thing.

However, an even better strategy is to start weaning yourself off of credit card debt. Unlike taking out a mortgage to buy a home or revenue property, buying stuff with your credit card at high interest rates doesn’t

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yield any returns - it simply gets you deeper in debt.

The following are some tips to help you use your credit card responsibly so you don’t pay unnecessary charges and get in trouble with credit card debt: » When you pay for something with a credit card, you are taking out a loan and you have to pay it back. » Pay the balance in full each month » If you can’t pay it in full, pay as much as you can » Don’t make only the minimum payment » If you always carry a balance, get a low rate card » Pay a few days before the due date » If you have a line of credit, transfer the balance to your line of credit with a lower rate. The goal is to pay down your debt and not go further into debt.

Put yourself on a budget, take a part-time job (or start a home business) and eventually get your credit cards paid off. You’ll be astonished how much extra money you’ll have to invest in assets that actually appreciate in value and put cash in your pocket!

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//Project Profile

Sun at 72

Live with radiance » by SuSan M Boyce Tick, tock. Tick tock. Time’s running out if you want to purchase a brand new home at SUN at 72, one of Surrey’s most intriguing and dynamic new neighbourhoods.

“There are less than a dozen homes left, and since we have no immediate plans to develop another property in this neighbourhood, this really is your last chance to own a brand new Solterra home here,” says Laura Rizzo, Solterra’s vice president of marketing.

Best of all, every SUN at 72 home is move-in ready — meaning you could be celebrating the best of West Coast outdoor living for the entire summer. “If you’re like many people, who want to actually see, rather than try to visualize, what your preferred floorplan will look like, you can now experience how your furniture would fit and your art would look on the walls of the home you’re considering.”

“I walked through every room and immediately found myself saying ‘yes, I can live here.’ This home just called to me,” says one early buyer.

“I love the whole West Coast contemporary design — it’s very creative and way ahead of the curve. And when I researched Solterra, the builder, I was even more impressed.”

UniqUe by Design From the street, SUN at 72 immediately presents a bold statement of individuality. Sophisticated and angular, the architecture boasts a dramatic colour palette accented with pop-up ceilings, mullioned windows, and generously sized balconies.

Inside, there’s a distinctly über-urban ambiance that would be right at home in the most cosmopolitan city location. The first showhome’s ambiance is pure 21st Century with charcoal-grey laminate flooring in main living areas and a kitchen boasting flat panel cabinetry, white quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, and a gorgeous tile backsplash.

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Upstairs, the bedrooms present a new take on big volume. Rather than a tradition vaulted ceiling, each has a raised, pop-up ceiling that creates a soaring space across the front half of the room. Plus there’s plenty of room for a full-sized dresser.

The second showhome, even larger than the first, is a dazzling example of true great room design. The entire main floor is a single, open space drenched in sunshine pouring through the windows that appear to be everywhere.

This home also boasts a lower-level media room easily large enough it could be converted to a fourth bedroom.

sUn at 72’s presentation centre and two designer display homes are open noon to 5 p.m. daily except Fridays on 72nd Ave. at 194th st. in surrey. better hurry though, because this is your final chance. Priced from $269,900. For information call 604.575.8806 or visit sun72.ca.

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//Market trends

York by Mosaic Homes in Langley

space versus place:

Are townhomes the new single-family home in the city? Âť by Stephanie MacDonalD 26 METRO VANCOUVER NEW HOME GUIDE | JUN 27 - JUL 11, 2014

In a recent story in The New Yorker, financial writer James Surowiecki pointed out a fact that is common knowledge to anyone in BC, but is clearly surprising to most Americans: Vancouver has the most expensive housing market in North America. More expensive than famously expensive cities like San Francisco and New York City, both with a plethora of highincome industries (such as tech and finance, respectively) to support the demand for expensive property.

“right now in this growing city, for young families, the single-family home they would have been looking to buy 20 or 30 years ago is now a townhome.”

– Scott Brown

Midtown by Port Living in Mount Pleasant

The New Yorker piece explains that the price-to-income ratio in our city could be written off as a housing bubble, but the story in Vancouver is “actually much more interesting. Almost by chance, the city has found itself at the heart of one of the biggest trends of the past two decades—the rise of a truly global market in real estate.”

Though Vancouver is not an obvious place for foreigners to place money, like cultural centres such as London or Paris, our city’s

appeal consists of “social and political security… and it also offers long-term protection against climate change.”

So here we are, fortunate to reside in this beautiful, secure, “by all accounts, wonderful” place to live, but most of us are unfortunate not to be foreign billionaires looking to park a few million dollars for a while. “This is the reality of living in a popular city where people want to live”, explains Scott Brown, president of Fifth

Avenue Real Estate Marketing. He goes on, “When single-family homes become a scarce product, naturally prices go up and we may have to adjust our expectations of where we’re going to live.”

In his speech at the Urban Development Institute’s Annual luncheon this year, Bob Rennie, who has become famous for creating a condo real estate empire, noted that he believes increased density is the only way to keep Vancouver affordable for families, and JUN 27 - JUL 11, 2014 | METRO VANCOUVER NEW HOME GUIDE 27

Sixth + Willow by Kenstone Properties in Fairview Slopes that means townhomes and condos. In New York and San Francisco it’s true, singlefamily dwellings are vastly outnumbered by townhomes, highrises and other multifamily residences, so why not here?

Says Scott Brown, “Densification is more sustainable, and multi-family communities have lots of interesting opportunities for socialization that you just don’t get in a neighbourhood of singlefamily homes. Right now in this growing city, for young families, the single-family home they would have been looking to buy 20 or 30 years ago is now a townhome.”

Recently city hall has been fielding requests from both developers and residents looking for more creativity and flexibility in Vancouver’s building and zoning rules.

They are hoping to open the doors for a more diverse housing market, which is currently dominated by single-family homes and condos.

Recent research from Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing shows that the supply for new townhomes in East Vancouver is scarce, at just 21 homes. For instance, the new mixed-use development located at Broadway and Carolina, Midtown, launched 28 METRO VANCOUVER NEW HOME GUIDE | JUN 27 - JUL 11, 2014

only a few weeks ago and quickly sold 50 per cent of the condos offered. With only two concrete townhomes recently released, they are likely to be snapped up quickly given the very limited supply of this type of home in the area. The St George, also in East Vancouver, is a collection of only 16 townhomes, 14 of which were bought within the first two weeks the homes were on the market. Buyers are primarily young families looking to upsize from a condo, according to The St George sales manager Bethany Taylor, who adds, “This really shows there is a need for this type of product in Vancouver that is of great quality, but affordable for young families. Many people who bought put in an offer on their very first visit.”

Sixth + Willow, in Southeast False Creek, is one of the few townhome offerings currently available on the West Side of Vancouver. Comprised of 25 ultra-modern townhomes, many have already been snapped up, due to a great location, and a pricetag under $900,000—a bargain for the West Side. All of these developments take up the space of two or three typical Vancouver single-family homes with yards.

“These few ‘ground-oriented’ new

communities represent the future of family housing in Vancouver”, says Scott Brown, and many other real estate experts agree.

Says Brown, “People are looking at where they want to live and what they can afford, and if they work downtown, most people will be perfectly happy to move into a townhouse in the city.”

Diana Wang, of Rennie & Associates Realty can attest to this statement. Wall Centre Central Park is now selling Tower Three, the final phase of this big condo development in Vancouver near Kingsway and Boundary, including 16 townhomes in The Gardens. “These homes have over 1,300 square feet, and residents have full use of all the amenities of the three towers including the indoor swimming pool and all the meeting rooms. At under $600,000, they are such a great deal.” No wonder there are only four left and the rest are going fast.

Vancouver has a long way to go before supply meets the demand for this type of home, but when it finally does, there’s a possibility that, for families, Vancouver won’t be so impossible to afford for much longer, and that’s a good thing for the vibrancy and the diversity this city is so celebrated for.

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A place and a space for everything » 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

Whether you have a sprawling home with plenty of room or a cosy place that has little in the way of extra space, you need to create a system so that your home functions in a manner that accommodates your lifestyle.

And whether you live large or small, chances are there’s a favourite spot in your home that sees more than its fair share of action. It’s a corner of the sofa you curl up in, or a spot at the breakfast counter that has a pile of things you want to get to “when you have a minute” which could use a little bit of help. Without designated spaces, you’re forever tucking things away that don’t have a real home – and wasting far too much time trying to remember where to retrieve them. Develop a place for each activity you do, and a space to keep those items that go with it to add some organization to your home – and your life!

ones should be moved elsewhere. Keep a few boxes handy so you can easily transport smaller items to their appropriate rooms.

Where did I put the... Have you ever stored a special item in a safe place and then forgotten where you put it when you need it three months later? A simple solution is to create a document in Microsoft Word or a similar program on your computer to record the location of seldom-used articles. Use the ‘find’ feature in Word (located in the Edit drop-down menu) to retrieve the information quickly within the document.

Be sure to name the document something obvious so you can find it on your computer.

Where did I leave my keys? The most common excuse for lateness?

“I couldn’t find my keys”. It’s hard to be successful if you can’t even leave your home. Save yourself the frustration and embarrassment by simply making an extra set of keys and keeping them in a special place. Give another set to a relative or neighbour in case of emergency. Create a home for your keys and always place them there when you arrive. You can use a bowl, a small basket or a hook.

If all else fails, attach a beeper to your keys that you can activate when they go missing.

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Everything needs a home. Whenever you bring a new item into your home, immediately find a permanent place for it to live. To help you determine the best spot for it, ask yourself what else is like it, and where (and how often) you will use it. Store similar things together and store items near their place of use. Items used daily should be placed in the most accessible areas (within arm’s reach), whereas seldom-used items can be stored in out-of-the way spaces.

Keep a label maker handy to label drawers, shelves and containers so you don’t have to rely on your memory when you need to find something quickly.

What did I do with that manual? Did you add new appliances and electronics to your collection recently? Staple the receipt and warranty to the instruction manual and tape it to the bottom of the item so it’s easy to find if you need to refer to it. For portable items like cell phones and MP3 players, store the manuals in an accordion file by category.

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near the best schools » by ALYSSA RICHARD

ALYSSA RICHARD

is the Founder and CEO of ratehub.ca, a mortgage rate comparison site that aims to empower Canadians to make smart financial decisions.

When you get ready to start your home hunt, you’ll likely start by compiling a list of “needs” and “wants.” Your needs will include the size of the home, including how many bedrooms and bathrooms your family requires. Your wants, on the other hand, may include more conveniences, like new upgrades and appliances, or extra storage space.

If you’re part of a growing family, finding a home near a good school is probably also near the top of your “needs” list. Depending on where you live, it may not always be possible to find something within walking distance. But beyond just proximity, you may be more concerned about the testing results of any schools your kids could potentially go to.

So, where can parents find this information? Unfortunately, it can take time to dig around for it online.

Every year, the Fraser Institute releases “report cards” for schools all across Canada. Divided by province and then again by elementary and secondary schools, parents can view charts online and download PDFs that reveal everything, from average exam marks, fail rates and graduation rates, to gender gaps in certain studies and more. Each school then receives an overall rating out of 10 – 10 being the best score a school can get.

In most provinces, there are also other organizations that measure student achievement through standardized tests. For example, the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) in Ontario is responsible for measuring achievement in reading, writing and mathematics in relation to the province’s curriculum requirements. EQAO takes the average scores of these tests (in percentages) and gives each school a grade between zero and 100 – 100 being a perfect score.

The task of looking for these scores for every individual school your kids could potentially go to is daunting. Finding a home you can commit to buying is hard enough – making sure it’s within the boundaries of the school district you want, and close to good schools, only adds to your stress throughout the process.

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Eliminate clutter before moving into your new home » by barbara lawlor

barbara lawlor

is president of Baker Real Estate Incorporated and an in-demand columnist and speaker. A member of the Baker team since 1993, she oversees the marketing and sales of developments.

Keep current with The Baker Blog at blog. bakerrealestate.com

When you make the decision to buy a townhome, the last thing you want to do is clutter it with unnecessary “stuff.” You know, the boxes of items you never use but have avoided getting rid of because you might need them someday, or because they hold sentimental value, or you only purchased because they were on sale. At Baker Real Estate Inc., we often hear from purchasers who are moving from large family homes that they don’t know what to do with all of their belongings. And the larger the home, the more things they have amassed.

The good news is that buying into a new townhome usually means you have quite a bit of time to organize and sort possessions before you move in. First, you need to measure up and figure out which furniture items you own and wish to keep that will actually fit into your new space. You receive dimensions from your builder, and when you go for your Pre-Delivery Inspection, you can measure again to be sure. Then begin the purging process.

Even for townhome buyers who are keen to de-clutter and simplify their belongings, however, the task may seem overwhelming. One approach is the garage/ yard sale – one of the oldest forms of recycling. Put the money you make toward closing costs or buying new items that fit with your convenient new lifestyle. You may sell a large dining room set, for example, and purchase one of the modern coffee tables with a swing-up top that can serve as a dining table.

There are several other ways to de-clutter, of course. People often give away possessions to their family and friends, which is another way to recycle. Heirlooms

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and cherished items can be welcome additions in the homes of those who mean a lot to you. Whether they are antiques, appliances, toys or household accessories, wouldn’t it be lovely to know that someone you love will be using and appreciating these items? Your cast-offs can also be donated to charity shops, which is also a great way to pass things along. And of course, there is the trash can for items that are beyond salvage – and who doesn’t have a few of those hanging around?

I also know of many people who have hired a home organizer.

Contrary to what you may think, an organizer will not try to force you to throw out items you really want to keep. In reality, these professionals have an eye for organization – for sorting piles and closets of things into categories, then guiding you through a process that helps you gradually weed out items. This is a wonderful time to designate heirlooms to go to family members without feeling rushed. The beds and dressers that you will not need in your new place could solve a problem for an acquaintance with growing children.

Remember the Internet? You can give items away on Freecycle.com – the deal is that the first person who responds who is willing to come and pick up the item gets it free. And there are other sites where you can sell things online. Ask your home organizer for suggestions.

And remember that a neat, tidy, uncluttered house will sell more quickly than one that is packed full. One of the first things home stagers do is suggest de-cluttering. Move into your gorgeous new home with enough stuff to keep you happy yet allow the design, features and finishes to shine.

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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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12161 237th Street 604-476-2292 24405 112 Ave 604-477-2959

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//Project Profile

WYNNRIDGE

New show home satisfies craving for main-level living » by Janine Mackie

More and more, people are craving the practicality of homes designed with master bedroom and living room on the main level. And contrary to assumptions, those in keen pursuit of rancher-style living aren’t just empty-nesters or those with tennis knee.

“We have families who’d prefer not to be running up and down stairs,” says Judy Duncan sales manager at Wynnridge — a welcoming community of single-family homes adjacent to Kanaka Creek Regional Park in Maple Ridge. “And we have those in the Boomer Generation who are active but the kids are grown — they’re not ready for a condo and it’s easier to maintain a home when day-to-day living is on the main floor.”

Natural settiNg beside KaNaKa CreeK regioNal ParK, MiNutes froM towN CeNtre Genstar, a master-planned community developer has partnered with award-winning local builder Falcon Homes to offer 59 homes lots with a variety of three- and four-bedroom plans — ranging from 2,400 to 3,600 square feet, and starting from $579,900.

The freedom to truly “make this place your home,” is Wynnridge’s signature — homebuyers have the freedom to choose their lot, standard or customized floor plan, and personalize from the ground up — engineered hardwood or laminate floor, light fixtures, paint colours, cabinetry and countertops, the option to add an outdoor fireplace and finish the basement with wine cellar or media room.

“The quality of construction is exceptional and the value amazing, especially when you consider the same home would be priced at over $1-million just 20 minutes away in Coquitlam,” adds Duncan.

Now open, the new Aberdeen showhome has enamored homebuyers with its charming front porch, gourmet kitchen with oversized quartz-top island and feeling of luxury with 10’ ceilings on the main floor and a fabulous basement with twoadditional bedrooms.

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“The quality of construction is exceptional and the value amazing.”

Judy Duncan The setting too, is spectacular — with resident deer and next door park with walking trails meandering past the fish hatchery, Cliff Falls and Fraser River. Shopping, recreation and a new school are all right at your doorstep in this distinctly city-meets -country setting only 45 km east of Vancouver.

Visit wynnridge’s newest showhome at 11007 Harris dr. in Maple ridge. Call 604.466.6388 for more information or online at wynnridge.ca.

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//the tax man

GeorGe e. Dube,

CA, CPA, LLP, is a veteran real estate investor, author, and speaker on real estate accounting who is a partner in the firm, Dube & Cuttini Chartered Accountants LLP. He also developed the accountant in-a-box program for real estate investors, and is a member of the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) Faculty. georgedube@dubecuttini.com

dubecuttini.com @dubecuttini.com 1.877.475.3823

TFSAs – take care with recontributions » by GeorGe e. Dube

For real estate investors, the tax-free savings account (TFSA) represents an opportunity to begin to assemble a war chest for future investments, while investing the funds on a tax-free basis. But be aware of recontribution rules – A costly mistake that 72,000 Canadians made in 2010.

Generally speaking, your contribution room to a TFSA is set at $5,500 per year as of 2013, cumulative. So, after three years, you can contribute $16,500 to your TFSA in total, if you started in 2013. The beauty of the TFSA is you can take the funds out and recontribute the same amount without losing any contribution room. In other words, you can take $4,000 out, recontribute the same and invest on a tax-free basis within the TFSA. A catch is that the recontribution must be done in the next calendar year. Otherwise, it’s treated as an overcontribution and penalized significantly.

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For exAmple:

2009 – $5,000 (contribution) 2010 – $5,000 (contribution) <$3,000> (withdrawal) 2011 – $3,000 + $5,000 (contributions) During the summer of 2010, Canada Revenue Agency recognized that a huge number of Canadians, 72,000 to be exact, misunderstood the rules which were generally thought to be poorly described to begin with. CRA provided leniency in most cases. But don’t expect this leniency in the future.

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Mortgage essentials

IT’S A HOT TOPIC IN A CHANGING LANDSCAPE, SO LEARNING AS MUCH AS YOU CAN IS TIME WELL SPENT » 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

or follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl

Mortgage interest rates, still at historical lows and expected to remain so until later this year and maybe even into 2015, represent a window of opportunity for those looking to buy a home.

The Bank of Canada, in its latest rate announcement on June 4, once again held its influential overnight target rate at one per cent – where it has been since September 2010.

Indeed, the mortgage industry remains ultra-competitive, lenders often introduce new products and otherwise there are plenty of options for borrowers.

If you could lock in at a low rate over 10 years, for example, that gives you the comfort of knowing what your mortgage payments will be over that period, while over that time you can also take advantage of any pre-payment and lump-sum payment options to pay down your mortgage.

Another appeal of this scenario is that, as we often point out, experts advise you take a long-term view of your home purchase. For example, there has been some talk recently about cooling prices and softening sales. But even if that were to happen in your market and housing type, ask yourself: in 10 years, is a home you buy today likely to be worth more or less? If you need an answer to this question, just take a look back at prices 10 years ago. Of course, there are no guarantees, but if you’re in the homebuying mode anyway, today’s low rate environment makes a pretty compelling reason to act sooner than later to take advantage of these opportunities.

Low rates notwithstanding, the banks, financial firms, brokers and other experts still advise homebuyers to practice smart

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borrowing – everything from putting down a larger down payment to taking advantage of pre-payment options and even “stress-testing” your mortgage at a higher rate to ensure your finances can accommodate rate fluctuations or other unforeseen circumstances.

The mortgage market is a complex beast, and as a prospective homebuyer, these are not lessons you’re going to learn overnight – nor do you likely want to. You’re focused on saving a down payment, getting your finances in order, searching potential neighbourhoods, choosing a home and selecting interior finishings.

But just as important is to also spend as much time as necessary to find a broker or banker you trust and who knows their business.

More so than in any other area of homebuying, you’re going to rely on the advice of this member of your team – now more than ever.

It will prove to be time well spent.

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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

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Calculate your mortgage payments interest rate

amortization period

Chart figure

example: 5%

25 Years

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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

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9.88

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6.04

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10.34

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6.74

6.11

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6.42

7.84

7.16

7.41

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11.31

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14.46

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7.59

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10.65

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7.08

7.25

9.52

11.66

14.18

6.91

8.28

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6.75

8.62

9.68

13.64

6.59

9.20

10.77

13.50

7.79

6.26

8.28

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7.47

5.95

8.86

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7.00

8.28

9.05

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6.70

7.32

9.36

13.37

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10.48

10.50%

5.49

5.64

6.55

10.19

10.63

5.19

5.34

7.26

12.97 13.10

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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 JUN 27 - JUL 11, 2014 | METRO VANCOUVER NEW HOME GUIDE 63

BRITISH COLUMBIA’S NEW HOME DEVELOPMENTS PROJECT

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

TYPE

C O N TA C T

LR SF SF SF SF SF TH LR LR TH LR

PRICE

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

Call From $559,000 From $599,900 From $373,500 From $789,000 From $524,900 From $279,900 Call Call From $289,900 From $179,000

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

604-871-4124 604-456-8883 604-291-9130 604-563-8386 604-293-1818 604-436-1100 libertyhomes.ca 604-329-8228 604-671-5565 604-320-3386 liveatburnabyheights.com 604-899-8800 604-899-8800 604-435-9477 604-435-9477 604-435-5565 604-435-8866 604-439-9580 604-456-0688 604-431-6033 604-438-9922 604-527-7955 604-525-8496 604-435-8866 604-298-8800 604-438-1113 604-528-8906 604-218-3338

Coming Soon From Mid $200’s Call From $299,900 From $489,900 From $499,900 Call Call Coming Soon Call Coming Soon From $349,800 Coming Soon Call From $439,900 Call Call Call From $389,900 Call From the $290’s Call Call Call From Low $300’s Call From Low $300s From $249,900

SF TH SF SF/LR/TH

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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 Coming Soon From $508,000 From $242,900

SF LR LR TH TH SF TH Penthouse (PH)

Live Work (LW)

City Home (CH)

High Rise (HR)

PROJECT

TYPE

COQUITLAM 1123 Westwood Amberleigh Austin Bloom Bridlewood Burke Mountain Heights Charland Como Evergreen 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 Cornerstone Elements Focal Point Ivy Row Kensington Mason & Green McBride Station Mission Green Varsity Virtue Winchester Estates York York by Mosaic Yorkson Creek Yorkson South MAPLE RIDGE 223 North Albion Station Cascada Cliffstone Edge on Edge Grant Hill Estates Hampstead at Silver Ridge Jackson Park Jackson Ridge Mainstone Creek Montgomery Acres Parc Vue Pointe, The River’s Edge Mid Rise (MR)

Low Rise (LR)

C O N TA C T

PRICE

HR SF HR LR/TH TH SF LR LR HR 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 604-472-9018 778-285-6299 604-492-3388 604-939-0018 604-942-2672 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 $429,900 From $888,800 Call From $208,800 From $273,900 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 TH LR SF

604-882-8857 604-534-6000 604-533-7718 604-377-7000 604-999-9323 604-427-3311 604-852-5382 604-533-0881 604-871-4288 604-539-2200 604-534-6800 604-533-1886 604-534-9495 604-882-6758 yorksoncreek.com 778-785-1673

From $137,500 From $199,900 From $199,900 Coming Soon Fr. $479,900 inc GST From $199,900 From $314,900 Coming Soon From $314,900 From $139,900 From $334,900 incl. GST From $309,900 Call From $259,900 From $179,900 From $440,000

LR TH LR SF LR SF SF SF SF SF SF LR SF LR

604-463-0588 604-351-3261 604-318-5254 www.cliffstone.ca 604-466-8783 604-230-3935 604-466-9278 604-805-4668 604-351-3261 604-463-5000 604-477-2959 604-467-8884 604-999-2452 604-318-5254

From $174,900 From $254,900 Call Coming Soon From $149,900 Call From $498,900 Coming Soon Call Call From $509,980 Coming Soon From $489,900 From $159,900

LR LR LR LR RH LR TH TH

Loft (LO) Duplex (DP) Townhouse (TH) Row Home (RH)

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

Robertson Heights Signature at Falcon Centre Spencer’s Green Station One Two Birds Village Green Village Walk Wellington Station Wynnridge

SF LR SF LR TH TH TH LR SF

604-514-4359 604-477-1500 778-846-3200 604-467-9300 604-467-7000 604-476-2292 604-465-6524 604-380-0300 604-466-6388

Coming Soon Call 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 MR 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 Call 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 TH HR/LR/TH LR LR LR/TH MR LR MR/TH HR LR LR

604-980-9949

From $340,000 Coming Soon From Mid $200s Call $389,900 Call Call Call From $288,900 From $469,900 From $309,900 From $378,900 From $469,900 Call Call Coming Soon From $509,900 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 Latitudes Local on Lonsdale Maplewood North Orizon on Third Northlands Pinnacle Residences at the Pier Remix Trophy at the Pier Seylynn Village Shore, The Wallace & McDowell PITT MEADOWS Cedar Downs Liv42 Osprey

Penthouse (PH)

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Live Work (LW)

PROJ ECT

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

High Rise (HR)

Mid Rise (MR)

TYPE

C O N TA C T

PRICE

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

LR LR LR SF TH TH LR 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 604-945-3999 604-468-8252 604-468-8640 604-464-4764

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PORT MOODY Residences, The Station, The

HR TH

604-552-0552 604-492-3338

Call Call

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LR LR/HR SF HR HR HR TH LR HR 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

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From $479,900

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

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

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Low Rise (LR)

Loft (LO) Duplex (DP) Townhouse (TH) Row Home (RH)

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PROJECT

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TYPE

C O N TA C T

PRICE

PROJECT

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

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

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

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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 From $685,000l From $268,000

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Call From $227,900 From $266,900 Coming Soon Call Call From $349,900 From $339,900 Coming Soon Coming Soon $349,900 Call From $199,000

Live Work (LW)

City Home (CH)

High Rise (HR)

TYPE

View 388 LR The Heatley at Strathcona Village MR Wall Centre Central Park HR Woodshire TH WEST SIDE 6 & Fir HR 5555 Dunbar LR W10th & Maple MR/TH Alder Crossing TH/Studios Anchor TH Arbutus Ridge MR Binning Tower HR Block 100 HR Cambie & 7th HR/TH Cambria LR Central HR Elizabeth LR Midtown LR Empire at QE Park LR Granville at 70th HR Kerrisdale Gardens MR Kits360 LR Lido HR MC2 HR Meccanica MR One, The MR/HR Opsal HR Pinnacle Living at False Creek MR Pinnacle Living Broadway MR Prodigy HR Radius LR Residences at West, The HR Sail MR Shannon Wall Centre Kerrisdale LR Sixth and Willow Village on False Creek, The MR WEST VANCOUVER Evelyn LR 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 Heights Morgan Living Newport at West Beach Niche On The Course Promenade Royce Saltaire Sausalito Southbrooke South Point Walk Summerfield Toccata Winter Street Woods

Mid Rise (MR)

Low Rise (LR)

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

C O N TA C T

PRICE

604-330-8838 604-683-0900 604-874-9232 604-719-1700

From $219,900 From $199,900 From $299,900 From $420,900

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From $449,900 From $349,900 From $429,900 From $290,000 Coming Soon Call From $499,900 Call Call Call Call Coming Soon Coming Soon Call Call Call From $379,900 From $458,900 Call From $349,900 From $349,900 Call From $369,900 From $399,900 From high $300s Call Call Call Call Coming Soon From $414,500

604-922-0330

Call

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 $365,900 liveatjuniper.ca From $769,000 604-560-1053 Call 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 604-805-2941 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) Row Home (RH)

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