BC New Home and Condo Guide - Mar 2, 2018

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WHY SQUAMISH IS ATTRACTING MORE HOMEBUYERS

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CONTENTS

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ON THE COVER:

JUMAR COMING SOON TO DOWNTOWN SQUAMISH: OUTDOOR-INSPIRED LIVING 10 NextHome.ca

VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF PUBLISHING OFFICER

Caroline Andrews PUBLISHER & GENERAL MANAGER

Shawn Woodford DIRECTOR OF CONTENT & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Jennifer Reynolds MANAGING EDITOR

Wayne Karl EDITOR

Marisa Baratta

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Miguel Cea CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Marlene Eisner Sara Duck CONTRIBUTING WRITER

PROPERTY PROFILES

42 Concord Pacific

Concord Brentwood: A new wave of convertible living

48 Design File

Designer Tiffany Pratt shares her top decor tips

Susan M Boyce SALES MANAGER, MULTIMEDIA SOLUTIONS

Jared Holland 403.462.7781

NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE

MEDIA CONSULTANTS

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SALES COORDINATOR

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IN EVERY ISSUE

SENIOR MANAGER, DISTRIBUTION

16 Market News

12 Editor’s Note

NATIONAL CIRCULATION MANAGER

56 Woodbridge Homes

Blackberry Walk: Experience life

Home estimate tool; housing starts on the rise

30 City Guide

Where to find the best views in Vancouver

52 GVHBA

Free forum offers homebuying strategies

58 CMHC

Survey: three key drivers for Canadian homebuyers

ADVICE

18 Condo Sense

Why Squamish is attracting homebuyers

BY CAMERON MCNEILL

34 Money Matters

The dreaded b-word: what a budget can do for you

BY GAIL VAZ-OXLADE

50 GVHBA Report

Strata fees: where is your money really going?

BY BOB DE WIT

INSPIRATION

40 Q&A

Laura Calder’s guide to homemaking and hosting

26 Hot Properties 60 What’s Online

Dave Bird 604.319.7102 Ricardo Hernandez 604.319.7103 Ranee Pal

Dwayne Rutherford John Jenkins PRODUCTION MANAGER

Anthony Majetic GRAPHIC DESIGNER

64 Listings Directory

Miguel Cea PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR

Hannah Yarkony

DISTRICT MAPS 14 North Shore, Squamish 20 Vancouver, Downtown Vancouver 32 Richmond, North Delta & Tsawwassen 36 Burnaby, New Westminster 44 Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows & Maple Ridge 46 South Surrey, White Rock 54 Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford & Mission

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EDITOR’S NOTE

THE EARLY BIRD...

MAKES A PROFIT (AND A PLACE TO CALL HOME)

Everyone’s saying it: One of the best investments you can make is in real estate. And today that property could take the form of a detached home in Kerrisdale, a highrise near Brentwood Town Centre or a stunning waterfront suite in downtown Vancouver.

So, why wait? Well, there’s the new mortgage rule introduced earlier this year requiring uninsured borrowers to qualify at a higher minimum rate. Earlier this year, too, the Bank of Canada raised its target interest rate, after two hikes in 2017. And, of course, Vancouver’s real estate prices continue to be some of the world’s highest.

Despite all this, there’s still good reason to buy. Though the interest rate has gone up, mortgage rates are still considered to be at record lows. And real estate has proven to yield a substantial return on investment.

This year promises homebuyers more help than they may normally be accustomed to. In late 2017, the City of Vancouver passed a new locals-first policy, meant to give locals an advantage when presale homes become available. While the details of the policy are still being explored, some BC developers are already offering locals a chance to buy first.

And thanks to new free online resources (page 16) and local events intended to help interested homebuyers achieve their dreams (page 52), there are even more tools and tips at your disposal to help you make an informed buying decision and find the right home.

MARISA BARATTA EDITOR NextHome EMAIL: marisa.baratta@nexthome.ca TWITTER: @marisabaratta

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HOW MUCH IS YOUR HOME WORTH? NEW TOOL HELPS BC HOMEOWNERS CHECK PROPERTY VALUES British Columbians can now help themselves to useful data that can assist them with their homebuying plans. ReMax of Western Canada, in partnership with Landcor Data Corp., has launched the Home Value Estimate Tool, which enables users to discover the estimated values of homes throughout the province.

Consumers can quickly find out the estimated market value of their home, or any home they’re interested in that is not currently

for sale, by visiting remax.ca. By typing in any address in British Columbia and then selecting that address from the drop-down menu, potential homebuyers will see three estimated market values depending on whether the home needs repair, is well maintained or could be considered a show home. If the property is for sale, the listing detail page will appear instead.

“ReMax understands today’s consumers want as much access

to information as possible,” says Elton Ash, regional executive vice-president, ReMax of Western Canada. “The remax.ca Home Value Estimate Tool gives accurate, up-to-date estimated values of properties within seconds.

Anecdotally, we’ve already received a lot of positive feedback regarding the usefulness of this tool during our pilot project in Kelowna.”

For more, visit remax.ca

JANUARY SURGE HOUSING STARTS BEGIN 2018 ON A HIGH NOTE: CMHC Good news for prospective homebuyers: Starts for all home types in the Vancouver CMA increased in January 2018, reaching a pace nearly double that of the same month last year. There were 2,599 housing starts across the region in January 2018, compared to 1,334 in January 2017.

Overall, housing starts are stable across Canada, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC). January 2018 saw 224,865 units, slightly less than the 226,346 units in December 2017.

“The national trend in housing starts held steady for a third consecutive month in January, remaining near the 10-year high 16 NextHome.ca

set in December,” says Bob Dugan, CMHC’s chief economist. “This reflects higher starts of multiunit dwellings in urban centres in recent months, which has offset lower starts of single-detached homes.”

This tread measure is a sixmonth moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) of housing starts, meant to make it possible

to compare numbers from one season to another, independent of seasonal influences. CMHC uses the trend measure as a complement to the monthly SAAR of housing starts to account for considerable swings in monthly estimates and obtain a more complete picture of Canada’s housing market, as some factors can vary significantly from one month to the next.

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SQUAMISH IS SEIZING ITS MOMENT

CAMERON MCNEILL

Nestled between mountains and sea, Squamish has long been known as the outdoor recreation capital of Canada. And thanks to its small-town charm, Squamish is undergoing significant growth and drawing in more people every day.

With an influx of developments planned for the District of Squamish, now might be the best time to re-think where you call home, and seize the opportunity this town is offering.

A look at the multi-family market in Squamish shows that presale condominiums and townhomes over the last 15 months experienced high demand.

And since attached homes are in limited supply, the value of condos continues to increase.

If you’re looking to spend more than just your weekends with nature, this town promises to deliver. With rugged off-road terrain abounding, Squamish is a world-class mountain biking destination, as well as being home to some of the best rock climbing in the world – right along the face of the Stawamus Chief and its surrounding mountains. For those looking to keep their feet on the ground, hike the family-friendly 4 Lakes Trail or go eagle watching along the Squamish River for a different kind of thrill.

When locals aren’t carving down mountain ski runs, they are truly carving out their own life.

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Located in the heart of Squamish, Jumar will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom homes just steps from the downtown quarter.

In recent years, the adventurous spirit that runs through Squamish’s population of 20,000 has been slowly attracting entrepreneurial spirits looking to make their mark on the town. Small businesses are booming, turning the downtown core into a thriving area full of charming bakeries, breweries and bustling farmers markets. Located only a 35-minute drive from Whistler and a 45-minute drive from Vancouver, Squamish is truly a destination that offers the best of both worlds.

In the near future, four multifamily developments – three of which are master-planned communities – will bring more than 2,000 homes to market. These homes promise future residents contemporary comfort right in the middle of the action. A plan for a new mixed-use community at Squamish’s oceanfront peninsula includes residential, public recreation areas, educational complex as well as commercial, retail and restaurant space.

A review of MLS shows that between August 2017 and January 2018, condos and townhomes built

in 2010 or later had a median selling price of $500,000 for apartments of about 799 sq. ft., while townhomes averaged $636,000 for a unit size of 1,390 sq. ft.

It’s not surprising that a town encouraging residents to make their mark is seeing such heightened interest. Recently, Squamish was listed among the top 50 places to invest in Canada

by Canadian Property Investor magazine. It’s an opportunity that is unparalleled in other parts of the province. But what’s most exciting to see is that Squamish truly offers more than an investment – it offers your own personal adventure.

Cameron McNeill is the executive director of MLA Canada, a comprehensive real estate service provider. Partnering with residential developers, MLA Canada offers an unmatched level of expertise in advisory services, market intelligence, project marketing, sales, customer care and administration.

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NOW SELLING FROM $1,209,900 OPEN DAILY NOON TO 5PM EXCEPT FRIDAYS BY APPOINTMENT RAVEN WOODS DRIVE, NORTH VANCOUVER ARTISTIC RENDERINGS. THE DEVELOPER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. PROMOTIONS ARE BASED ON CURRENT TAX LAWS WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THIS IS NOT AN OFFERING FOR SALE. SUCH AN OFFERING CAN ONLY BE MADE BY A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. E.&O.E.

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10. BASALT 35th Avenue and Cambie Street 604-558-1907

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6. INTRACORP TOWNHOME COLLECTION, 7302-7358 Granville 604-908-7653

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8. RESIDE 450-470 63rd Ave. (between Cambie and Yukon).

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13. CAMBRIDGE MEWS 59th and Granville 604-808-3058

14. 8888 OSLER 8888 Osler Street www.8888osler.com

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16. SHAUGHNESSY RESIDENCES 8123 Shaughnessy St. 604-558-5852

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And it’s clearly moving up from here.

A NEW VISION FROM SERRACAN Find out more about this change-making community.

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Illustration is representational only and may not be accurate. E&OE

NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE

KERRISDALE A CHARMING VILLAGE

by STEPHANIE MACDONALD

Kerrisdale may be part of Vancouver but it feels like a charming village. Located in the southwest part of the city, Kerrisdale offers a great selection of independent shops for buying unique gifts or meeting with friends for afternoon coffee.

While up for debate, Kerrisdale’s boundaries are generally described as being West 33rd Ave. to the north, Granville St. to the east, West 57th Ave. to the south, and Blenheim St. to the west. The city’s official take on Kerrisdale is that it’s south of 41st Ave. (north of 41st is referred to as Arbutus Ridge).

THE VIBE

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restaurants. The pace of life here is relaxed and congenial, and the streets are lined with luxury sedans and SUVs as opposed to motorcycles or minivans.

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE REST

• The good: This is a beautiful and very friendly little village, very close to the city centre but also close to UBC. The streets are safe and green, and everything you need from London Drugs to sushi is right at your doorstep. There are many parks in the Kerrisdale area, including Kerrisdale Centennial Park, site of the Kerrisdale Community and Seniors Centre at 42nd Ave. and West Blvd. Other inviting greenspaces include Elm Park (also home to Kerrisdale Little League) at West 41st Ave. and

Larch St., and Maple Grove Park, bordered by West 51st Ave., Yew St., SW Marine Dr. and Balsam St. If you love meeting your friends for tea, shopping for accessories or admiring gardens, this is the place for you.

• The bad: It’s expensive, like much of the west side of the city, and it’s difficult to get to a grocery store if you don’t have a car. Also, you may be out of luck if you’re on the lookout for nightlife.

If you enjoy peace and quiet, you’ll like it here.

REAL ESTATE

This friendly community features a mix of elegant homes, newer townhomes and many rental midrise apartment buildings built in the 1960s and ’70s, surrounded

HOT SPOTS

SECRET GARDEN TEA COMPANY This hidden gem is a fantastic place for enjoying high tea with family and friends. secretgardentea.com

BENTON BROTHERS FINE CHEESE One of the best cheese shops in the city, and they don’t mind giving out samples. bentonscheese.com

by lush gardens and pools. Treelined streets give the area an air of respectability and serenity. In more recent years, condo buildings have started to replace some of the older apartment buildings that line East and West Boulevards.

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With a very convenient commute to the airport and well served by public transit, Kerrisdale is about a

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15-minute drive to downtown.

This neighbourhood is extremely walkable and is divided by the Arbutus Greenway, a historic rail corridor-turnedwalking-path-slash-greenspace.

Buses run up Arbutus Street (which turns into East Boulevard) from downtown at close intervals and across the city from Burnaby and East Vancouver and through to UBC along 41st and 49th Avenues.

“I like the quick commute to downtown and the fact that my kids are near UBC so they can live at home while they get their degrees.”

– SIMON, ENGINEER “I like living here because it’s like living in a small town, even though we’re in the heart of Vancouver. We know all our neighbours.”

– ASHLEY, BARISTA

THOMAS HOBBS FLORIST This flower and gift shop has been a Kerrisdale icon for 40-plus years. thomas-hobbs-florist. myshopify.com

+DID YOU KNOW? In 1905, British Columbia Electric General Manager R.H. Sperling asked Mrs. William MacKinnon, a young Scottish woman who had recently settled in the area with her husband, to name the tram station at Wilson Rd. (today’s 41st Ave.).

She named it after her family home Kerrydale, meaning “little seat of the fairies,” in Gairloch, Scotland.

It later changed to “Kerrisdale” as we know it today.

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FIND YOUR NEXT HOME This page features a few of the latest properties to keep your eye on in the Metro Vancouver area.

PREVIEWS & REGISTRATIONS FRASER COMMONS AT MARINE

BLACKBERRY WALK 3

URBANA AT CENTRAL GREEN

Home type: Condominiums and townhomes Developer: Serracan Properties On the map: Vancouver Web: liveat.frasercommons.com Info: Fraser Commons at Marine is a new mixed-use community offering one-, two- and three-bedroom homes.

Located next to shops, daycare, park space, entertainment and much more.

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Home type: Townhomes Developer: Woodbridge Properties and Park Ridge Homes On the map: Surrey Web: blackberrywalk.com Info: Blackberry Walk 3 is a contemporary townhome community that is ideal for families. Located on a tree-lined street with beautiful interiors, nine-ft. ceilings, a garage and fenced yard. Register now.

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Simply put, Vancouver is a scenic jewel. Visit these local lookouts for panoramic views of the skyline and stunning natural landscapes.

Urban lookouts Get a whole new perspective from the Vancouver Lookout at the top of the historic Harbour Centre building. A 40-second elevator ride brings you 168 metres above the downtown core up to the panoramic viewing deck with sweeping 360-degree views; on a clear day you’ll even catch a glimpse of Vancouver Island and snow-capped Mount Baker in the distance. Tickets are valid all day, so you can check out the view during the day and return at night to watch the sunset.

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inviting views of Vancouver’s downtown core and the North Shore Mountains. The sprawling urban park is home to a network of manicured gardens and various lookout points. Make it a feast for all the senses at Seasons in the Park, where you can take in the scenery while noshing on fine west coast fare.

Free and accessible, Vancouver’s many bridges offer some of the city’s best views. Soak up the sunset over English Bay from the Burrard Bridge or head to Stanley Park for a trek across the Lions Gate Bridge (be sure to wear walking shoes). You may work up an appetite, so pop into

Scenic hikes Known as the Peak of Vancouver, Grouse Mountain is just a 30-minute drive from downtown.

You can earn your view by climbing the 2,830 punishing steps up the 2.9-kilometre Grouse Grind trail or hop aboard the Skyride and take the gondola up the mountainside in just eight minutes.

Either way, you’ll be rewarded with views of the city centre, the Gulf Islands, the Pacific Ocean and snow-capped peaks in the distance.

Popular among weekend warriors, families and Instagram stars, Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver is home to numerous trails for hikers of all ages and abilities. Take the Arbutus Trail to Eagle Point on the east side of the park to see stunning views of the Burrard Inlet with the Lions Gate Bridge and Vancouver in the distance. Those who want a quickand-easy photo-op can stroll from the parking lot along Beacon Lane to the Lighthouse Viewpoint, which offers pretty coastal views and picnic tables.

Vancouver offers a seemingly endless array of lookout points from which to admire the city’s stunning natural beauty. Just don’t forget to bring your camera!

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Trying to get through life without a budget is like trying to drive a car without a steering wheel. You can lurch your way along, jamming on the brakes every time a threat looms, or you can put the pedal to the metal, but the whole time you’re careening down the road you’ll be worrying about what you’re going to hit. And if you’ve got any passengers, there will be a mess to clean up when you finally reach your destination.

Anyone I know who lives on a budget couldn’t get by without it.

And it seems it’s only the people who refuse to make a plan who end up bellyaching about getting to the end of the money before they get to the end of the month.

If you were building a house, you wouldn’t dream of using an architect who declared, “Relax.

I’ve done this before. I promise I’ll put everything in the right place.”

No. You’d insist on seeing some drawings. And here’s why you should, as the architect of your financial house, draw up a budget.

Whether a spending plan is paper-based or electronic, the discipline of managing your budget will help to keep you organized. Annual bills, like car insurance, won’t surprise you, sending shock waves through your cash flow. And unexpected expenses, which have a category in a spending plan, won’t throw you for a loop.

A spending plan is made up of two parts: income and expenses.

Income is the money that comes in: your salary, commission, dividends or interest income, alimony, child support, pension or disability income. It doesn’t include money you think you might get. So, if your bonus is not guaranteed, don’t include it in your budget. Keep it in reserve to boost your RRSP or to get you closer to sunshine next winter.

Expenses are the items you have to pay for monthly. (Divide annual bills, such as insurance, by 12 to come up with a monthly amount.)

The best way to figure out your expenses is to look at what you’ve been spending. Collect your bank statements, credit card bills and whatever other records you have of where your money went over the past year. Put each bill in an appropriate category – such as utilities, food, clothing, childcare, gifts – total the figures for each category and divide by 12. That’s your monthly average. Add the categories together. That’s what

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you’ve been spending.

Now, for all of you out there who can’t gather together two months’ worth of paperwork, never mind a year’s worth, here’s the other way to make a budget: You can use the nifty Gail’s Guide to Building a Budget along with the even niftier Gail’s Interactive Budget Worksheet (gailvazoxlade.com).

If you think you can keep flying by the seat of your pants forever, good luck with that.

If you’ve decided to take control of your financial future, congratulations. Create a budget that balances and you’ve taken the first step to making your money work for you.

Gail Vaz-Oxlade is the host of Til Debt Do Us Part and author of Debt Free Forever, and she blogs daily at gailvazoxlade.com. Follow Gail on Twitter at Twitter.com/GailVazOxlade

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Chef, author and TV personality Laura Calder’s new book, The Inviting Life, is an inspirational guide to homemaking and hosting in the millennium. We sat down with her to discuss everything from hosting tips to her favourite kitchen items.

Why were you inspired to write The Inviting Life, and not another cookbook?

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Food has always been about the context for me. In my cookbooks, you’ll find a lot of looping in and around the recipes in search of the greater value of good eating, its civilizing effects, and so on. I’d reached a point where I wanted to get the recipes out of my way so I could explore those broader areas more deeply and articulate my philosophy.

What does The Inviting Life mean to you?

It’s about the value of making a welcome home for ourselves and others, of seeing home not just as a place where we lock ourselves away, but as a place we can open up and use for the greater good.

You like the idea of approaching decorating the same way French women dress – “effortless, unselfconscious with individual flair.” How can homeowners find their home style?

Do you have a fail-safe recipe?

Being sensitive to what truly lights us up on the inside is important – and can save us a lot of money.

When we choose the things that delight us every time, we build an environment around ourselves that’s a true reflection of who we are. The other thing is not to copy. Take ideas and inspiration, of course, but we should always make things our own in the end.

How can everyone get into the “home-cooking habit” and build a cooking repertoire?

As a chef, what is your ideal kitchen look and layout?

I need a clean kitchen, but otherwise, I’ve learned to be fairly flexible because I’ve moved around a lot. I dislike sterility in kitchens, preferring them to feel like rooms, which is why I like a lot of things in view, rather than hidden away in cupboards – baskets of onions, pots hanging on hooks, that sort of thing. I also prefer kitchens that aren’t too, too big. Otherwise, it’s like jogging around a track just trying to make a cake. A galley kitchen or basic U-shape have always worked best for me.

When it comes to whipping up your fabulous fare, what are your essential kitchen items?

A microplane grater is something I don’t know how I ever lived without. It’s in my hands several times a day, for everything from citrus zests to parmesan to nutmeg to garlic. I’m also very keen on my Korean mortar and pestle. It’s unlike any other I’ve tried. The inside has sharp ridges that will turn things like peanuts into butter in a matter of seconds.

I got mine in Korea, and I cannot fathom why they’re not for sale here on every corner.

Tarragon chicken is fast, elegant and loved by basically everybody.

That and some green beans with toasted almonds, and dinner is done.

We all learn by doing, and so the main thing is to do it. Force yourself to buy raw ingredients rather than ready-made things, and it will get you started. My husband’s daughter used to come over here, open the fridge and say, “There’s nothing to eat!” Twenty minutes later there’d be a frittata and a salad on the table, and she’d be saying, “Where’d this come from?” Now, when she sees nothing but ingredients, she’s more likely to recognize the possibilities in them.

What are your best budgethosting tips?

People should be generous according to their means and not stress about trying to match dollar for dollar (what the Joneses might have done). If you’re going to make something cheap and cheerful, you can always manage expectations by announcing the fact right at the invitation: “Come for a bowl of chili on Friday!” or “Pancake breakfast Sunday at 10!” Picnics are a great way to bring people together, too, without having to blow the account. It’s a potluck with a bit of romance: Everyone contributes, and you can eat on blankets on the lawn (or even on the floor, if you’re indoors). BYOB, of course.

How can hosts get out of the kitchen and mingle more with guests?

Unless you have a brigade of staff, there’s one way, and that’s by having things ready in advance with only minimal last-minute touches required.

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If you could host a dinner party and invite three special guests (past or present), who would they be and why?

Madame de Staël is an historical figure I’ve always admired.

She was an 18th-century Frenchwoman of letters who ran a celebrated salon in Paris and was one of Napoleon’s arch-rivals.

Carla Bruni (the singersongwriter and wife of the former French president Nicholas Sarkozy) because she’s one of the best examples of a woman who lives life on her own terms.

Carolina Herrera, the fashion designer, because she is the epitome of elegance.

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create a charming sense of treetop living.

But it’s the facades’ curves that are one of the most intriguing and distinctive features. The wavy shape varies from floor to floor, giving the towers a visual rhythm reminiscent of ocean waves.

Best of all, this architectural design allows almost every home to have a super-sized curved balcony that’s covered, private, and provides true four-season enjoyment. Features that create a seamless indoor-outdoor space include sliding floor-to-ceiling doors, porcelain floor tiles and a wood-effect ceiling finish, while heating elements recessed into the ceilings will help keep your balcony comfortable – even when it’s chilly.

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At the heart of the community is a 13-acre urban park, surrounded by the Stickleback Creek Riparian boardwalks and viewing decks.

Open greenspaces, pathways, recreational facilities and a proposed school are all integral elements of Concord Brentwood.

And when it’s time to gather with friends, choices are abundant.

There’s an entertainment lounge with ample outdoor terrace space for entertaining, a media/music room with karaoke equipment, study room, multi-purpose pingpong and yoga room, fitness centre, and even a pet grooming room.

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A COMMON STRUGGLE PEOPLE FACE WHEN DECORATING THEIR SPACE IS DECIPHERING THEIR OWN PERSONAL STYLE AND HOW TO INCORPORATE IT INTO THEIR HOME. I SPENT THE FALL SEASON TRAVELLING ACROSS CANADA SPEAKING ABOUT TRANSFORMATION. THESE ARE MY TOP THREE TIPS ON HOW TO EASILY – AND AFFORDABLY – TRANSFORM YOUR SPACE TO MAKE IT YOUR OWN.

Pratt on her speaking tour, at a stop at Urban Capital’s Queensway Park in Toronto

A COLOUR 1. KEEP LOG!

For a week, pay attention to colours you see when you’re watching TV, shopping at the mall or grocery store, or even taking a walk through a park. If you really open yourself up and pay attention to colours, you’ll notice which ones you react positively to. Take photos on your phone and when it comes time to decorate, try to incorporate those colours into your home.

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Gone are the days of your grandmother’s wallpaper that took forever to remove and sometimes damaged the walls.

Today’s wallpaper is easy to apply and is hassle free when the time comes to change it up. I always recommend wallpaper, especially for accent walls, as it’s a cheap and easy way to totally change the look of a room, and it can be done as often as you like!

WHAT YOU 3. USE ALREADY HAVE

We all have items that are dated or beat up that we can’t wait to get rid of. But often all these pieces need is a fresh coat of paint and new hardware to give your space a fresh new look! Be creative with that chipped bedside table, and don’t be afraid to re-upholster those dining room chairs with a fun new pattern and material.

There are many step-by-step tutorials you can follow online.

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Tiffany fell in love with beautiful things at a young age. Today, that appreciation for beauty has carried through to her day-to-day work. As a designer, stylist, maker and author, she is trained to see the exquisite in the unexpected. Her style mixes old with new and merges elegant with livable.

Above all, she lives and breathes her truth that “this can be beautiful.”

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ADVICE | GVHBA REPORT

STRATA FEES WHERE DOES MY MONEY REALLY GO?

BOB DE WIT

Condos are one of the most affordable and fast-growing housing choices in Metro Vancouver. However, if you are looking to purchase, it’s good practice to understand where your monthly strata fees are going.

This money is used by the strata corporation to pay the common expenses of the development, and the total amount is determined by factors such as the age of the building, management style, amenities and special assessments.

LET’S LOOK AT THESE EXPENSES THE OPERATING FUND

The operating fund is what is used to pay for common expenses that occur more than once over the course of a year. For example, heating, cable and Internet may be included in the strata fee. These would fall under the operating fund, and although they may increase the strata fee, they will likely be offered at a cheaper cost versus purchasing independently.

Meanwhile, just like buying a gym pass in January, high strata fees that cover amenities you may never use might be cause for consideration.

CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUND (CRF)

The CRF is typically used to pay for expenses that occur less 50 NextHome.ca | South Surrey / White Rock

than once a year, such as roof repairs or replacement. The depreciation report will help strata corporations plan for annual and long-term repairs. It will also disclose the financial obligations required now and in the future.

Strata corporations control their long-term planning by addressing CRF contributions as part of the annual budget. A majority vote of the owners at the annual general meeting will determine the contribution amount for the fiscal year.

LOOKING TO BUY? TAKE A MINUTE TO READ

A wise buyer will look at the strata minutes for the history of the building and the depreciation report to get a look at what will be required over the next 30 years. If the contingency reserve is low and the depreciation report indicates repairs over the next five years, you may be expecting a levy or “special assessment.”

Reading the minutes also provides insight into the building’s management style. Are problems being corrected immediately, or

fixed with short-term solutions to keep the maintenance fees low? Is regular maintenance, such as window cleaning and power washing, performed? Higher strata fees in a building may be a result of routine maintenance, which may go a long way towards upkeep and fewer problems down the road.

I recommend attending the GVHBA Homebuyer Forum on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 (more on page 52). Tony Gioventu, executive director of The Condominium Home Owners’ Association of BC, will discuss strata fees, bylaw updates and depreciation reports. Visit gvhba. org/event/homebuyer-forum to register for this complimentary event.

Bob De Wit is CEO of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA). You can reach Bob at bob@gvhba.org.

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by BC Housing, the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA) Homebuyer Forum provides future homeowners with both strategic and tactical tips on how to buy into the Metro Vancouver market. This informative and interactive evening covers topics such as up-and-coming neighbourhoods, rent-to-own options, buying presales direct from developers, leveraging the bank of mom and dad, and navigating the world of strata.

“New developments continue to sell out in the pre-sale stage. When it comes to buying in

Vancouver, using tactical strategies is the only way to enter the market,” says Bob de Wit, CEO, GVHBA. “Understanding this market and learning how to leverage the resources around you, in what continues to be a very strong seller’s market, will help prospective homeowners achieve their end goal – owning a home,” he adds.

The Homebuyer Forum is scheduled for Wednesday, March 7, 2018, from 4 to 8:30 p.m. at SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver. This opportunity is offered once a year, is free to attend and will be streamed live. Both options require pre-registering at gvhba.org/homebuyer-forum

FORUM PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE • • • • • • • • • • •

Shayne Ramsay, CEO, BC Housing Wendy Acheson, VP and registrar, BC Housing Eric Bond, principal market analyst, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.

Tony Gioventu, executive director, Condominium Home Owners’ Association of BC Jill Oudill, president, Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Alisa Aragon, mortgage expert, Bridgestone Financing Pros with DLC Mountainview Ltd. John Fries, district vice-president, HomeEquity Bank Michael Garrett, vice-president, StreetSide Developments of a Qualico Company Bob Sethi, Tien Sher Group of Companies Scott Brown, CEO, Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing Brad Ricketts, energy solution manager, FortisBC

FORUM SCHEDULE 4 to 5 p.m.

Marketplace (Educational Tradeshow)

5 to 5:45 p.m.

Strategies for Buying into a Home • Working with a Mortgage Broker and Strategic Financing • Rent to Own and Home Shares • Reverse Mortgages for the Bank of Mom and Dad

6 to 6:30p.m.

Understand Your Local Market • CMHC’s Housing Market Outlook • Affordable Neighbourhoods, Presales and Market Analysis

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6:45 to 7:15 p.m.

Working with Developers to Rethink Vancouver Real Estate • Presales, and How to Protect Yourself • Working with Developers: the Future of Development

7:30 to 8:15 p.m.

It’s Time to go Shopping • Navigating the World of Strata (Bylaws and Everything) • How to Save Money: Home Energy Considerations • Working with a Realtor • The Benefits of Buying New: New Home Warranty

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PROPERTY PROFILE

BLACKBERRY WALK EXPERIENCE LIFE The third phase of Blackberry Walk is about to officially launch, giving those who missed out on the first two phases a reason to celebrate.

Timeless yet with a contemporary flair, this collection of 48 homes has an irresistible storybook charm. Blackberry Walk homes feature white-ongrey facades and covered front porches framed by columns made of ledgestone and wood, while metallic black mullions on the windows create an almost whimsical feel.

INTERIOR SIZZLE

Designed with growing families in mind, these three-bedroom homes offer open-concept floorplans with nine-ft. ceilings and oak laminate flooring throughout the main living level, vaulted master suites, plus a lower-level flex room — perfect for a man cave, kids’ play area, yoga/fitness room, home office or fourth bedroom.

Naturally, kitchens have all the features for culinary inspiration: Quartz counters, storage for all

your gadgets and cookbooks, plus recessed potlights and pendants.

And here’s a bonus: almost half of these homes will be move-in ready by March 3. That’s right — no waiting and wondering when you’ll get the keys. Just call the moving company and you could be settled in by barbecue season.

LIVELY NEIGHBOURHOOD

“This is an amazing location for all generations,” says Danielle Masson, marketing manager with Woodbridge Properties.

“We’re adjacent to Woodward Hill Elementary, a popular French Immersion school, and there’s a high school just around the corner. Plus, you get easy access to parks, soccer fields, the YMCA, the Bell Performing Arts Centre, and the Panorama Village shopping centre — everything from groceries and restaurants to services and Vancouver Career College.”

Within minutes you could be browsing the shops at Guildford Town Centre or Central City Shopping Centre.

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+ LOCATION Surrey BUILDER Woodbridge Homes HOME TYPE Townhomes

SALES CENTRE 6030 – 142nd St. (coming soon) CONTACT blackberrywalk.com or 604.736.8845

The grand opening of the presentation centre and display home for Blackberry Walk’s third phase takes place on March 3 at 6030 – 142nd Street in Surrey.

For more information and to priority register for VIP previews before the public opening, visit blackberrywalk.com or call 604.736.8845.

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Presentation Centre: 6030 142nd St., Surrey Open daily 12-5pm (closed Friday) 778.756.1311 bb3@wbhomes.ca

TRENDING

SURVEY SAYS...

THREE KEY DRIVERS MOTIVATE CANADIAN HOMEBUYERS No longer paying rent is top-ofmind when buying a house for Canadians surveyed in a newly released 2018 Prospective Home Buyer Survey by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC).

The three groups surveyed — first-time buyers, previous owners and current owners — say the main reason for buying a house is to stop paying someone else rent (65 per cent for firsttime buyers and 60 per cent for previous owners). The other two top homebuying motivators across all groups were to improve accessibility (physical obstacles and barriers) and to pursue an investment opportunity. Changes to mortgage regulations and possible future interest rate increases were not among the top motivators for participants in the October 2017 online survey of 1,501 first-time buyers, 506 current owners and 500 previous owners.

“The survey findings provide insights and valuable information for mortgage professionals about their future clients and their needs,” says Nathalie Fredette, vice-president, Client Relationship Management.

“It brings awareness amongst the industry and contributes to financial literacy by helping Canadians make informed and responsible homebuying decisions.”

Other areas addressed in the survey were housing expectations, financing and saving for a down payment.

Some of the results include: • More than 40 per cent of first-time buyers and previous owners say they would delay

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About one in four said they would very likely consider delaying their purchase in the event of an increase in interest rates.

their home purchase if they were not able to find their ideal home, with a fairly similar proportion saying they would be willing to compromise on the size of the home and location.

• An existing move-in-ready home is the top choice for all groups, followed by a newly constructed home, noted by approximately one-fifth of first-time buyers and previous owners.

• Among all groups, the two most common actions completed one to two years before buying a home are saving for a down

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payment and determining what type of home to buy.

• About one in four prospective homebuyers stated they would very likely consider delaying their purchase in the event of an increase in interest rates.

• The majority of future homebuyers intend to obtain a mortgage to finance their home purchase, with first-time buyers showing higher incidence compared to previous owners and current owners.

• Across all groups, more than six in 10 say they are likely to have a financial buffer in case their expenses change in the future.

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A COLLECTION OF 55 TOWNHOMES AT G U I L D F O R D GOLF COURSE The Links is one of those once-in-a-lifetime locations. Set amid native landscape and adjacent to Guildford Golf & Country Club, these 55 distinguished townhomes are a dream come true.

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NEW HOME & CONDO DEVELOPMENTS

These listings are meant to offer a comprehensive overview of new home and condo developments currently being marketed throughout Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

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ABBOTSFORD Allwood Place ...................................TH .........604-260-6797 ........................................................Call Bristol Heights ...................................TH .........604-607-7801.........................................................Call Eagles Gate .........................................SF ..........604-309-7729 ...................................From $373,500 Falcon Ridge .......................................SF ..........604-309-0540..................................From $789,000 Foxwood ..............................................SF ..........604-850-5040 ................................. From $524,900 Mahogany at Mill Lake ....................HR .........778-255-9990.........................................................Call Mill District .........................................MR .........604-621-5888 .....................................Coming Soon Roundhouse ......................................TH .........gramercy.ca/roundhouse.................Coming Soon BURNABY Alpha at Lumina Brentwood .........HR .........luminabrentwood.com .....................Coming Soon Arcola ..................................................TH .........604-671-8805 .....................................Coming Soon Bordeaux ............................................HR .........bordeauxliving.ca ...............................Coming Soon Churchill .............................................TH .........604-363-2627 .....................................Coming Soon The City of Lougheed .....................HR .........604-328-7128 .........................................................Call Forte..................................................... LR ..........liveatforte.ca ........................................Coming Soon Concord Brentwood .......................HR .........604-435-1383...................................From $299,900 Connaught ......................................LR/TH ......604-699-0036 .......................................................Call Eternity ................................................ LR ..........604-330-8838 .....................................Coming Soon Etoile ....................................................HR .........604-828-1373.........................................................Call Fraser ................................................LR/TH ......604-299-8861 .....................................Coming Soon Juneau ................................................HR .........604-299-9191.........................................................Call Kings Crossing...................................HR .........ingscrossingbycressey.com ................Final Homes Polaris at Metrotown .......................HR .........604-565-7733 ......................................Coming Soon Solo District .......................................HR .........solodistrict.com ..................................Coming Soon Station Square ...................................HR .........604-438-1113 .........................................................Call Syncro ................................................. LR ..........bold.ca ......................................................................Call Sussex .................................................. LR ..........sussexmetrotown.com............... From $1.5 million Terraces at the Peak ........................ LR ..........terracesatsfu.com ..................................................Call Vittorio ................................................HR .........604-430-8831 ........................................................Call CHILLIWACK Camden at The Falls .........................SF ..........www.livethefalls.com ..................... From $529,900 Midtown..............................................TH .........midtownchilliwack.com ...................Coming Soon Saffron .................................................SF .........604-728-2916 .....................................Coming Soon River’s Edge........................................TH .........604.824.5062 .........................................................Call COQUITLAM Amberleigh .........................................SF ..........604-514-4359 .....................................Coming Soon Brookmere .........................................HR .........604-259-5991 ........................................................Call Kentwell ..............................................TH .........604-871-4226 .....................................Coming Soon Kingston...............................................SF ..........604-514-4359 .....................................Coming Soon Mont Bleu ...........................................HR .........montbleu.ca ......................................... Coming soon Regan West ........................................ LR ..........marcon.ca/reganwest .......................Coming Soon Simon 2 ............................................... LR ..........SimonbyOtivo.com ............................Coming Soon The Ridge at Burke Mountain ........SF ..........778-285-6299.........................................................Call Wynwood Green ..............................HR .........wynwoodgreen.ca .............................Coming Soon

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DELTA & TSAWWASSEN Brio ....................................................... LR ..........604-943-8811......................................................... Call Chelsea Gate .....................................TH .........chelseagate.com.................................................... Call Delta Gardens ...................................TH .........deltagardens.ca ...................................................... Call Harbour Walk..................................... LR ..........604-274-7326 ................................................................

Muse .................................................... LR ..........liveatmuse.com ...................................................... Call Pelican Cove .................................. TH/DU......604-943-6677 ..................................From $589,900 South Pointe .......................................SF ..........604-584-2908..................................From $699,900 Tsawwassen Heights ........................SF ..........604-271-7288 ......................................................... Call Tsawwassen Shores ..........................SF ..........604-943-6677 ........................................................ Call Tsawwassen Springs ......................SF/LR .......604-948-HOME ..................................................... Call KELOWNA Urbana at Central Green ................ LR ..........778-581-5800 ................................... From $199,900 ELLA .....................................................HR .........778-215-6788 ......................................................... Call LANGLEY Bertrand Creek ...................................SF ..........604-262-2965 ..................................From $898,980 Boulevard at Town Centre ............TH ........604-539-0230 .....................................Coming Soon City Park .............................................TH ........778-772-2919 ......................................................... Call Highfield ............................................RH ........604-767-7800 ..................................From $699,000 Gabriola Park .....................................TH .........604-371- 1892 ........................................................ Call Hutton .................................................TH .........huttontownhomes.com....................................... Call Lattice Square.................................... LR ..........604-427-3407 ........................................................ Call Lily Terrace ......................................... LR ..........lilyterrace.ca .........................................Coming Soon Park Hill ...........................................LR/TH .....liveatparkhill.ca ..................................................... Call The Terraces ......................................CH .........778-987-2489 ......................................Coming Soon Township Commons ...................LR/TH .....townshipcommons.com .................Coming Soon Union Park ......................................... LR ..........604-871-4288 ........................................................ Call Willoughby West................................SF ..........604-371-0733 ......................................................... Call MAPLE RIDGE Brickwater at the Village................. LR ..........604-477-1500......................................................... Call Cottonwood Lane ............................TH .........604-438-2650 .....................................Coming Soon Edge on Edge 3 ................................ LR .........604-466-8793 ....................................Coming Soon Ridgemont .........................................TH .........604-476-1777 ......................................................... Call The Terraces .....................................TH ........604-351-3261 ........................................................ Call Willow..................................................TH .........lifeatwillow.com..................................................... Call Wynnbrook .........................................SF ..........604-380-4708........................................................ Call MISSION / HARRISON 58 On Cherry Hill .............................TH .........604-768-9572 .....................................Coming Soon Horizons .............................................TH .........1-888-826-1177.................................From $319,800 NEW WESTMINSTER Elliot .....................................................HR .........604-662-8009 ....................................................... Call Ewen ....................................................TH .........604-549-8181......................................Coming Soon Hamilton Village ............................... LR ..........604-526-5266 .....................................Coming Soon Parkside at Victoria Hill ...................HR .........604-523-0733 ........................................................ Call Queens Park Estates ........................TH .........604-279-3829 .....................................Coming Soon River Queensborough ....................TH .........604-438-5050........................................................ Call

BRINGING PEOPLE HOME CONNECTING BUYERS TO THE BEST NEW HOME OPPORTUNITIES IN METROPOLITAN VANCOUVER

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The Peninsula....................................MR .........604-544-2258 ........................................................Call The Royal at Victoria Hill ................ LR ..........604-523-0733 ........................................................Call Thompson Landing ..........................SF ..........604-520-3226 ..................................From $476,900 NORTH VANCOUVER Atrium at the Pier ......................... MR/TH......604-983-9065.................................. From $379,900 Cascade at the Pier .......................... LR ..........604-984-0906 ....................................Coming Soon CentreView.........................................HR .........604-998-8540 .......................................................Call Compass .............................................HR .........604-980-5000 .......................................................Call Connaught ......................................... LR ..........604-699-0036 .......................................................Call Creston................................................ LR ..........604-537-1985 .........................................................Call Crown & Mountain........................... LR ..........604-985-8258 .....................................Coming Soon Edgemont Walk.................................TH .........boffoproperties.com.............................................Call Green on Queensbury .................LR/TH ......qualex.ca/green ...................................Register Now Grosvenor Ambleside .....................HR .........604-922-1380 ........................................................Call Latitudes .............................................TH .........604-435-9477 ..................................From $469,900 Marine + Fell .................................... LR ..........604-770-1966 ........................................................Call Northlands ......................................LR/TH ......604-800-2120 ........................................................Call Pinnacle Residences at the Pier ...MR .........604-983-9065........................................................Call Seymour Village ...............................TH ........(604) 924-0818 .....................................................Call Tatlow .................................................. LR ............................................................................Coming Soon Taluswood at Timber Court...........................604-988-3617 ........................................................Call Trophy at the Pier .............................MR .........604-983-9065........................................................Call x61 .....................................................LR/TH ......604-971-3181..........................................................Call PITT MEADOWS Orion ................................................... LR ..........604-315-7882 ...................................From $299,900 Nature’s Walk .....................................TH .........604-262-1850 .........................................Call for info PORT COQUITLAM Haven ..................................................TH .........boffoproperties.com/Haven/ ..........Coming Soon Lumiere ............................................... LR ..........604-790-4002........................................................Call Montrose Square .............................. LR ..........778-255-2599 .........................................................Call Victoria ................................................RH .........604-945-0087.....................................Coming Soon PORT MOODY Edgestone ..........................................TH .........604-565-2653 .................................From $889,900 George ................................................TH .........georgebymarcon.ca...........................Coming Soon The Grande ........................................HR .........604-552-0552 .........................................Call for info Station, The ........................................TH .........604-492-3338 ........................................................Call RICHMOND Alfa .......................................................HR .........604-276-2532 ........................................................Call Cascade by the City .........................HR .........604-285-7285 ........................................................Call Concord Gardens .............................HR .........604-233-7748 ................................From $300,000’s Empire Living.....................................TH .........604-244-9622 ........................................................Call Grand, The .........................................HR .........604 278 3880 .........................................................Call Jasmine at The Gardens.................TH .........604-271-3331....................................From $924,000 Kenstone Gate...................................TH .........604-218-3338................................... From $529,900 Kingston Gate....................................TH .........604-760-6024 ........................................................Call Livia ......................................................TH .........604-364-2159 ........................................................Call Mandarin Walk................................LR/TH ......604-278-0808........................................................Call Monet ..................................................HR .........604-233-7748 ................................From $300,000’s Opal at Richmond Centre ..............HR .........604-303-7575 ...................................From $464,900 Orchid by Beedie..............................HR .........info@orchidbeedie.ca........................Coming Soon Parc Riviera ........................................MR .........604-231-5900 ...............................From Low $200’s Park Residences at Minoru ............HR .........604-303-8878 ........................................................Call Pier, The .............................................. LR ..........604-274-7326 .........................................................Call Pinnacle Living at Capstan..... HR/MR/TH ..604-303-0148 ........................................................Call Pinnacle Living Sorrento ............MR/HR......604-303-0148 ........................................................Call

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Quintet ................................................HR .........604-303-8878 ........................................................ Call Riga ......................................................TH .........604-715-1250 ......................................................... Call Riva.......................................................MR .........604-278-8825 ........................................................ Call River Green ........................................MR .........604-233-2633 ........................................................ Call River Inlet ....................................... MR/TH......604-233-2633 ........................................................ Call Viewstar ..............................................TH .........604-285-9983 ........................................................ Call Vogue ..................................................TH .........604-715-1250 ......................................................... Call Wembley.............................................TH .........604-231-0480 ........................................................ Call Westminster Terrace ........................TH .........604-204-1077......................................................... Call SQUAMISH / WHISTLER Elaho ....................................................TH .........604-898-2232 .....................................Coming Soon Jumar ...............................................TH/LR ......jumarsquamish.ca ..............................Coming Soon Ocean Crest ........................................SF ..........604-896-2235 ...............................From $1,298,000 ParkHouse .......................................... LR ..........604-567-5433....................................From $167,900 Ravenswood .......................................SF ..........604-670-7862 ................................. From $800,000 Summits View....................................TH .........604-892-5888 .................................. From $559,900 Aqua ..................................................TH/LR ......1-877-344-5566 ...............................From $239,000 University Heights ............................ LR ..........1-888-852-7575 ..................................................... Call Vantage ............................................TH/LR ......vantagesquamish.com ......................................... Call SUNSHINE COAST SECHELT Edgewater at Porpoise Bay............TH .........604- 885-8556 ....................................................... Call SilverStone Heights...........................SF ..........604-741-1877 .................................... From $479,900 SURREY Aloha Estates .....................................TH .........blackonyxmarketing.ca .....................Coming Soon Blackberry Walk 3 ............................TH ........blackberrywalk.com .........................Coming Soon Clayton Station .................................TH .........604-575-5262 ........................................................ Call Clayton Walk......................................TH .........claytonwalk.com ................................Coming Soon Crest.....................................................TH .........hayerlifestyle.com/crest ...................Coming Soon Crimson Cloverdale Village ..........TH ........crimsoncloverdalevillage.com .......Coming Soon Coast at Fraser Heights ................... LR .........604-240-7282 ....................................Coming Soon Fleetwood Rise ................................TH ........604-372-2122 ......................................................... Call Greenfield Living .............................TH ........greenfieldliving.ca .............................Coming Soon The Guildford .................................... LR ..........778-394-8867......................................Coming Soon Harvest at Bose Farms.....................TH .........604-576-7722 ......................................................... Call Hawthorne .........................................RH .........mosaichomes.com............................. Coming soon Highcrest ............................................ LR ..........604-584-7273......................................................... Call Hillcrest ................................................SF ..........hillcrestbymarathon.ca .....................Coming Soon Kings Landing ................................... LR .........dawsonsawyer.ca ..............................Coming Soon The Links Residences ......................TH .........604-670-7858 .....................................Coming Soon Park Avenue West .............................HR .........604-583-9866........................................From $250’s Park Place Fleetwood ......................SF ..........604-539-3939 ........................................................ Call Park Place Village .............................TH .........604-617-7763 ...................................From $359,000 Prime on Plaza ..................................HR .........604-498-3888........................................................ Call Summit ................................................TH .........778-591-6685 .................................From low $700’s Saffron .................................................SF .........604-728-2916 .....................................Coming Soon Thomas at Fleetwood .....................TH .........liveatthomas.com .................................................. Call Westpointe .........................................TH .........604-833-9193 ........................................................ Call VANCOUVER & AREA DOWNTOWN 8X On The Park .................................HR .........604-801-6861 ........................................................ Call 1335 Howe .........................................HR .........604-689-8535 ........................................................ Call Avenue One .......................................HR .........avenueone.ca ......................................Coming Soon Basalt ...................................................MR .........604-558-1907..................................By Appointment Burrard Place .....................................HR .........burrardplace.ca ...................................Coming Soon

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The Charleson...................................HR .........604-689-8535 ........................................................Call Eventide .............................................. LR ..........eventidethree.com .............................Coming Soon Mirabel ................................................HR .........mirabelbymarcon.com.........................................Call Oak Flats ............................................. LR ..........bold.ca ...................................................Coming Soon The Pacific..........................................HR .........grosvenorpacific.com ..........................................Call Vancouver House .............................HR .........604-893-8958........................................................Call EAST SIDE 2nd & Main ......................................... LR ..........secondandmain.ca ................................................Call Avalon Mews .....................................TH .........604-438-5050........................................................Call Bravo on Broadway .........................TH .........604-366-9505 ........................................................Call Currents at Water’s Edge ................ LR ..........604-451-8518 .........................................................Call Focal .................................................... LR ..........604-563-6777......................................Coming Soon Francis .................................................TH .........604-330-8848........................................................Call Gem, The ............................................ LR ..........liveatthegem.com...............................Coming Soon Grandview Cascades .......................TH .........grandviewcascades.com ..................Coming Soon Kensington Gardens ........................ LR ..........604-620-7886 ........................................................Call Main & 20th........................................ LR ..........main20th.com .....................................Coming Soon McKinnon by Cressey...................... LR ..........mckinnonbycressey.com.......................Final Home Monogram ........................................TH .........604-808-5272 ........................................................Call Paragon............................................... LR ..........604-688-5566.....................................Coming Soon Renfrew & 2nd .................................. LR ..........604-830-3938 .................................. From $259,900 River District - Avalon 3 .......... HR/MR/CH..604-879-8830........................................................Call Skyway ................................................HR .........604-436-1100 ........................................................Call Triumph...............................................TH .........604-563-6200........................................................Call View338 .............................................. LR ..........604-303-8838 .................................. From $219,900 The Windsor.......................................HR .........thewindsorliving.com........................Coming Soon WEST SIDE 7302-7358 Granville ........................TH .........604-908-7653 ........................................................Call 7430-7488 Granville........................TH .........604-908-7653 ........................................................Call 1555 West Eighth ...........................LR/MR ......604-828-3998........................................................Call 41West .................................................MR .........604-563-8336 ........................................................Call 6th & Yukon........................................ LR ..........cressey.ca..............................................Coming Soon 99 West ...............................................MR .........604-620-8600 .................................From $528,800 W10th & Maple .............................. MR/TH......604-239-2080..................................From $429,900 Aperture ...........................................LR/TH ......604-345-9000........................................................Call Aster .................................................... LR .........604-915-6898 .......................................................Call Aston....................................................TH .........604-418-6809 .......................................................Call Basalt ............................................... MR/Th ......604-558-1907.........................................................Call Belpark ................................................ LR ..........604-358-8208 ........................................................Call Boulevard ...........................................MR .........604-685-5778 ...................................From $367,400 Cambie Star........................................MR .........604-876-9222 ........................................................Call Cambridge Mews .............................TH .........604-808-3058 .......................................................Call Canvas .................................................MR .........604-875-8508 ........................................................Call Citti .......................................................MR .........604-880-6880 .......................................................Call Evelyn ..................................................TH .........604-922-0330 ........................................................Call Fraser Commons at Marine ...........HR .........frasercommons.com .........................Coming Soon Granville at 70th ...............................HR .........604-687-2298 ........................................................Call Kerrisdale Gardens...........................MR .........604-559-9848..................................From $540,900 Maisonette ........................................TH ........604-318-7172 ........................................................Call Marquise ............................................. 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Parc Elise......................................... MR/TH......604-336-6380 ........................................................ Call 35 Park West ...................................... LR ..........604-563-8336 ........................................................ Call Park Grand ........................................TH ........778-999-2552 .....................................Coming Soon Pinnacle Living at False Creek ......MR .........604-874-8368 ........................................................ Call Pinnacle Living Broadway..............MR .........604-739-2080 ........................................................ Call Primrose .............................................TH .........PrimroseVancouver.com ..................Coming Soon Prodigy ................................................MR .........604-221-8878................................ From high $300s Q16.......................................................TH .........604-263-8090........................................................ Call Reside .................................................TH ........residebymarcon.ca ............................Coming Soon Residences at Nobel Park ..............HR ........604.221.4450 .......................................................... Call Shaughnessy Residences ..............TH ........604-558-5852 ...............................From $2,019,800 Sota ......................................................HR .........604-671-1025 ................................. From 2.5 million The Spot .............................................MR .........604-568-6886..................................From $269,900 The Ivy................................................. LR ..........604-566-5888 ........................................................ Call The Grey .............................................MR .........thegreyliving.com.................................................. Call The Regent.........................................TH .........604-273-1313 ......................................................... Call Tisdale .................................................TH .........778-846-5990 ........................................................ Call W10th & Maple .............................. MR/TH......604-739-2080 ........................................................ Call Westbury in Arbutus Ridge ............TH ........westburyliving.com ..............................From $2.5M Yukon Residences ...........................TH .........604-558-5850 ............................... From $1,759,800 WEST VANCOUVER Bellevue by Cressey.........................HR .........bellevuebycressey.com.....................................Email Chelsea by Cressey ..........................MR .........chelseabycressey.com ......................................Email Galleries on the Bay......................... LR ..........604-836-7355 ..................................From $490,000 Hensley by Cressey ..........................HR .........hensleybycressey.com ......................................Email Shannon Wall Centre....................... LR ..........604-267-8882 ........................................................ Call 8888 Osler ......................................... LR ..........8888Osler.com ...................................Coming Soon VICTORIA Black & White ................................ MR/PH......778-265-3464................................... From $324,900 WHITE ROCK / SOUTH SURREY Beachborough ..................................TH .........beachborough.ca .................................................. Call Berkeley Village ................................TH .........berkeleyvillage.ca .................................................. Call Dawson’s Creek ...............................TH ........dawsonsawyer.ca ..............................Coming Soon The Eagles ..........................................TH .........dawsonsawyer.ca .................................................. Call Edgewood Gate .................................SF ..........778.294.9077 .......................................................... Call Evolve at the Hamptons .................TH .........EssenceLiving.com/Evolve.................................. Call Fantom ............................................... LR .........604-538-8028 ....................................................... Call Freestyle..............................................TH ........dawsonsawyer.ca ...............................Coming Soon Imperial ...............................................TH .........liveatimperial.com ................................................. Call Foster & Martin ..................................HR .........fostermartin.ca ....................................................... Call Miramar Village .................................HR .........604-542-8882 ........................................................ Call Olivia ...................................................TH ........604-536-9333 ....................................................... Call Orchard Grove ...................................SF ..........604-454-8654 ....................................................... Call Pacific Heights ...................................SF ..........604-427-1803......................................................... Call Plateau at Grandview Heights .......SF ..........604-560-6438........................................................ Call Semiah ................................................HR .........semiahbymarcon.ca.............................................. Call SoHo ....................................................TH .........604-560-0272 ........................................................ Call Southcrest ...........................................SF ..........604-385-2236 ........................................................ Call Southside.............................................SF ..........604-372-3683......................................................... Call South Ridge Club .............................TH .........604-582-1113..........................................From $420’s Switch ..................................................TH .........604-581-8080 ........................................................ Call Viridian ................................................TH .........604-541-0707......................................................... Call Westpointe ..........................................SF ..........604-833-9193 ........................................................ Call

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