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Should you invest in a condo right now?

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Mind Over Mortgage

Is it time for a financial check-up?

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Condo Sense

Buying the right condo insurance

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How to find the best builders You’ve agreed that a new condo is the way to go, but you still have another big decision to make — choosing a builder.

It pays to check the reputation of the builder/developer before you sign.

Start by finding out how long the company has been in business. Ask a sales representative or visit the company’s website.

Next, find out if previous purchasers are happy. Drive around an existing community built by the company and talk to anyone you run into during your tour.

Visit several sales offices and model suites, and get a feel for each company and the staff. Ask a lot of questions and expect to be treated with consideration and respect. No question is too “dumb.”

Think twice about any development where the salespeople push you to make a decision, or where they are not happy to provide you with the information.

When you do find the right home and the right home builder, making that big decision will be a whole lot easier and more enjoyable.

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If you’re looking for a new home, picking an area where there are lots of good schools to choose from may be a priority for you. The neighbourhood profiles on ypnexthome.ca can tell you exactly what schools are in the catchment of the home you’re looking

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Property Profile | STATION SQUARE

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Station Square The Grand Finale Location

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Record Breaking Success

Station Square, Western Canada’s largest, transitoriented master planned community and one of Metro Vancouver’s fastest selling condominium residences in history. In short, this is a community like no other. And if you’re one of the people who knows that a vibrant city life should also be a showcase of sustainability and convenience, you don’t want to miss out on the soon to be released grand finale.

Station Square’s fourth tower, 6080 McKay, is almost ready to begin sales this fall and the buzz of excitement just keeps getting stronger as people wait eagerly for this grand reveal of new homes.

Brought to you by Anthem Properties and Beedie Living, Station Square’s success has been trendsetting — a testament to the fact that transit-oriented communities are in major demand. “The first phase sold 250 homes in just 30 days, and phase two followed suit when buyers snapped up 650 homes in 60 days,” says Elva Kim, Anthem’s vice president of sales and marketing. “And with over 15,000 registrants, we’re anticipating the momentum of sales of our third and final phase will be just as strong.”

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Elevated Living

Recently named Canada’s Best Run City by McLean’s Magazine, Burnaby’s focus on smart growth communities was a natural fit with Anthem and Beedie Living’s vision for Station Square.

“By locating homes, jobs, and amenities all within access to various modes of sustainable transportation, we maximized land use — everything is integrated into the very fabric of this community,” Elva explains. “When you walk along Silver Drive, the high street that runs through the middle of Station Square, there’s a sense of energy and vitality. Shops and restaurants spill out onto the sidewalks, there’s public art and plenty of outdoor seating that naturally encourages people to engage with one another. Plus you have direct access to one of Metro Vancouver’s largest SkyTrain stations. This kind of smart growth is healthier for the environment, the economy, and the people who live here.”

And here’s another bonus: because Station Square is nearing completion rather than just beginning construction, it means people can experience the benefits of life here much sooner than other master planned neighbourhoods in Burnaby.

Like its predecessors, the 41-storey 6080 McKay tower will focus on elevating urban living to a whole new level of sophistication — Bosch appliances, sumptuous ensuites with under cabinet LED lighting, air conditioning, and private balconies large enough for al fresco dining with friends.

Plus there will luxurious, hotel-inspired features, like a 24-hour concierge, a meticulously appointed entertainment pavilion, and a lavish rooftop deck with lawns and seasonal gardens — a quiet oasis in the heart of the city.

“Because this site is on a high point in Burnaby, many of these homes will also have unobstructed views of the North Shore Mountains, Mount Baker, and even the Burrard Inlet,” Elva says. The toughest decision for most people will be deciding which view they want to wake up to.

Station Square is located at McKay Avenue and Kingsway directly adjacent to Metropolis Mall and Crystal Mall.

The presentation centre re-opens this fall. for the Grand Finale. Be sure you register now so you’re among the first to receive more information: visit stationsquare.ca or call 604.438.1113 to get your name on the list.

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Neighbourhood Profile | METROTOWN

Metrotown LOCATED IN THE CITY OF BURNABY,

Metrotown is bounded on the west

by Boundary Road (including Central Park, Metro Vancouver’s second largest park), on the south by Imperial Street, on the east by Royal Oak Avenue and on the north by several local streets (Thurston, Bond, Grange and Dover streets). This neighbourhood is home to the Metro’s largest, and Canada’s second largerst, shopping mall, the Metropolis at Metrotown, as well as Crystal Mall, Orchard Park and Station Square.

Lifestyle Metrotown is a shopoholic’s fantasy.

Some of the best—and biggest—malls are located in this area. With Central Park in its borders, it’s also for those who enjoy all the best of the outdoors that the Lower Mainland has to offer.

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and the easy access to public transit, it’s also a great place for those who are civic minded with an eye to the future.

Vibe You can shop ‘til you drop in Metrotown, and when you get up, you can go for a run—or other fun in the sun—in Central Park. The mixed pursuits of consumerism and outdoorsiness, combined with a leaning toward high-density development, that give Metrotown its “neighbourhood of the future” vibe.

Meet the Neighbours Due to its proximity to great shopping and great public transit, this area is particularly popular with small families, students and young professionals, who can easily get to and from work downtown on the Skytrain, pick up anything they need (BFF’s birthday

present, bottle of wine, dinner…) at one of the malls in the area, go for a run in Central Park, and then call it a night in their cosy quarters.

In the Area Malls, malls, malls. As well as Metropolis at Metrotown, this neighbourhood is home to Old Orchard Shopping Centre and Crystal Mall. On top of this, the area has sprawling Central Park, as well as many smaller parks, including Kinnee Park, Maywood Park and Old Orchard Park. There are two elementary schoools within Metrotown’s boders: Marlborough and Maywood Community. The neighbourhood is served by Moscrop Secondary School and Burnaby South Secondary School.

Dollars & Sense There’s really something in this area to

Hot Spots cater to every taste and budget. In the hot beverage department, for example, there’s a Teavana, a David’s Tea, several Starbucks, a Blenz, a Take 5, a BG Urban Café, a Tim Horton’s, a McCafe.

Honestly, if you can’t find a cup o’ joe you like here, maybe you’re being too picky?

Planes, Trains & Automobiles Home to the first SkyTrain line in the mid-1980s, this neighbourhood is a transit hub and is well served by Patterson and Metrotown stations, as well as Royal Oak Station, which sits just beyond its outer limits. There is

also frequent bus service throughout the area. The Kingsway is the major thouroughfare leading people to and from other area of the Lower mainland.

The Good, the Bad, the Rest If you live an active lifestyle and like being very close to a slew of amenities, then Metrotown just may be the neighbourhood for you. If, however, you don’t like hustle and bustle and the atmosphere of a commercial centre, steer clear of an area that is dominated by a colossal shopping mall, despite it’s proximity to an equally gigantic park.

Real Estate Market 1. NewHomeGuide.ca The name of the game in Metrotown is high density, so you’ll find a mix of high-rise apartments, condominiums and townhouses here that are well served by nearby schools. Slightly lower than average prices for these and accesssibility to public transit make this area popular with young professionals. » $ (Below Market Average) » 9.7 km Vancouver City Hall » Types of Properties: Commercial & Office Space, Condo, Apartment, Cottage, Detached, Loft, Multi Family, Semi- Detached, Town House, Other 2. Rentersguide.ca The name of the game in Metrotown is high density, so you’ll find a mix of high-rise apartments, condominiums and townhouses here that are well served by nearby schools. Slightly lower than average rental prices for these and accesssibility to public transit make this area popular with young professionals. » $ (Below Market Average) » 9.7 km Vancouver City Hall » Types of Properties: Commercial & Office Space, Condo, Apartment, Cottage, Detached, Loft, Multi Family, Semi- Detached, Town House, Other

Street Corner “The infrastruture in Metrotown is second to none, as are the views. Modello is located on such a high grade that there are fantastic 360 degree views of Art walk. – Karen, dancer “I love my condo, and I feel that with all the amenities, including transit, close by, I got it for a steal.”

– Jordan, massage therapist “I love being so close to such a great park. I’m a very active person, so I run in Central Park almost daily, and sometimes meet friends there to play tennis.” – Mariana, optician

Central Park Central Park is located at the western border of Metrotown, and has such amenities as tennis courts, an outdoor swimming pool, a pitch-and-putt golf course and Swangard Stadium at its northwestern corner. http://www. burnaby.ca/Things-To-Do/ExploreOutdoors/Parks/Central-Park.html Café Joie A little oasis of calm (despite the caffeine) in this busy neighbourhood.

Muffins, macarons and delicious waffles are well-deserved treats after a hard day’s shopping. http://cafejoie.com Crystal Mall This isn’t just a mall, it’s an institution.

Check here for reasonably priced produce, as well as fantastic special events suitable for the whole family. http://www.thecrystalmall.ca/en/ index.htm Saffron Saffron has option to suit just about every taste and budget: this restaurant has a buffet at both lunch and dinner, as well as delectable a-la-carte options, including a vegan menu. http://www. saffroncuisine.ca T&T T&T, the Asian grocery store, is the place to come for all those hard-to-find items for Asian cooking, or if you’re in the mood to take home goods for a heat-and-serve Dim Sum supper. http://www.tnt-supermarket.com/ big5/index.php?

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Advice | INVESTOR INSIGHTS

Should I invest in a new condo this year?

By Andrew la Fleur

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YOU HAVE SOME MONEY saved up and

it’s not doing any good in the bank.

Investing in a condo has always been something you’ve thought about, and now you are finally ready to take action.

Good! Now the question that keeps coming up in your head is, “Should I invest in a condo this year?”

The question behind the question is, “Will I be better off if I wait?” Waiting for the stars to align or trying to “time the market” is a fool’s game. Instead, you should first decide you are going to invest in a new condo, then make a plan, then go out and do it.

You absolutely should invest in a new condo this year but there are a few things you need to know: Everything that you’ve heard is wrong.

The first thing you need to know is that everything you’ve heard about the condo market is wrong.

It seems everyone has an opinion on the real estate market and whether or not there is a condo bubble in Vancouver. We hear the so-called experts chiming in just about every week from New York or who-knowswhere telling us that our market is 25 or 50 or 2,000 per cent overvalued and that it’s all going to crash.

Every party you go to, every family gathering, the topic of real estate seems to come up and everyone has their own opinion and reason why you shouldn’t invest in a new condo.

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The problem with all these opinions is the source: they are all people who have never invested in the condo market. They have no skin in the game! Asking someone who has never invested in the condo market if you should invest is like asking a vegetarian if you should eat a hamburger! You know what the answer is going to be.

So, put aside all the opinions and advice that you’ve come across and do your own research. Talk to people who are investing in the market right now and figure out what makes sense to you, then act!

Good opportunities are always available. Whether the market is going up, down, sideways, it doesn’t matter because there are great investment opportunities in every market.

So many people believe the lie that there are only good opportunities when the market is red hot, or you should only buy if the market is severely depressed. Seasoned condo investors know this is not how the market works and they always evaluate every opportunity on its own individual merits.

Have a system and follow it. In order to be a successful condo investor, you need to have a system and a plan in place that you follow.

If you are a seasoned condo investor and you have been doing this for a long time already, you likely have your systems in place and you keep following them because they have made you a lot of money.

If you don’t have a system or a plan, or you don’t know where to start, don’t try to re-invent the wheel! Instead, contact a realtor who is a specialist in the pre-construction condo market, someone who works with investors every day and can help you figure out the best spots to invest in the market and how to make the most money over the long term.

When you follow the path already laid out by those who have come before you, everything becomes easy.

Andrew la Fleur is an award-winning realtor with Re/Max. Andrew’s expertise is in helping investors make money in the Toronto condo market. Contact Andrew at 416.371.2333 or andrew@truecondos.com.

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Property Profile | KINGS CROSSING Location

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Kings Crossing One Corner. Three Towers. Endless Convenience.

OKAY, I’LL ADMIT I WAS ALREADY EXPECTING the Kings Crossing

presentation centre in Burnaby would be worthy of descriptors like awesome or fantastic. This is, after all, a new masterplanned community by Cressey. But when I got my first glimpse of the scale model, the first words that came to mind were simply “Oh Wow!” The architecture is, in a word, dazzling — a blend of curves and irregular angles accented by geometric art glass in rich oranges, greens and blues. No wonder Jason Turcotte, Cressey’s vice president of development says the shimmering office midrise and three residential 26 YPNEXTHOME.CA

highrises will be the cornerstone of transformation in this evolving neighbourhood.

Expect the Exceptional Inside the two displays homes, I discover all the luxurious finishes and intelligent design that Cressey builds their reputation on — extensive use of quartz, wide-plank flooring, over-height ceilings, private outdoor balconies and terraces.

Today, sales manager Catherine Thaker also has a surprise to show me that she knows will resonate with the “foodie” side of my personality. Always one of my favourite rooms, at Kings Crossing the

famous CresseyKitchen™ has taken on a whole new identity. “Now you can choose from the Classic or our brand new Feature CresseyKitchen™,” she explains.

Both occupy the same amount of space. Both feature the floor-to-ceiling pantry walls and the clever storage options that I love, but the feel is different.

Most intriguing for me is the dramatic backsplash and chimney hood fan in the new configuration. Mind you, the Classic’s chef’s wall with its integrated wall oven and microwave have always been a personal favourite. Hmmm. If only every tough choice yielded such grand results.

Soar Above the City Catherine’s final piece of good news is that the penthouse homes have just been released. These penthouses feature exclusive finishing specs including limestone or marble in bathrooms, a built-in wine fridge, 10-foot six-inch ceilings and massive outdoor terraces — some well over 1,000 square feet — which will be a perfect vantage point for enjoying the breathtaking views or simply admiring the sunset. Life is good.

The Kings Crossing presentation centre and two display homes are open noon to 5 p.m. daily except Fridays at 7350 Kingsway in Burnaby. For more information visit KINGSCROSSINGbyCRESSEY.com or call 604.553.3033.

VIEWS WORTH SHARING

With its location at the crest of Burnaby Heights, every homeowner at Modena will enjoy spectacular views of your favourite neighbourhood and beyond thanks to the fabulous Roof Top Lounge. Pack up your hot meal prepared in your deluxe chef’s kitchen and head up to the roof to enjoy dinner surrounded by the city lights of downtown to the snow-capped peaks of the North Shore Mountains.

Modena homes include built in heating and air conditioning for year round comfort.

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TWELVE ACRE PARK AT YOUR DOORSTEP. OVER 80 SHOPS NEARBY. 26KM RIVERSIDE TRAIL. Townline has saved the best for last with this final phase of The Gardens. Part of a thoughtfully designed urban village built alongside a stunning twelve acre park, Calla’s collection of 132 concrete homes are set in the amenity-rich and highly coveted community of South Richmond. Enjoy a neighbourhood quietly tucked away from traffic with plenty of parks and schools within walking distance. And with easy access to Highway 99, this location offers a seamless connection to Vancouver, YVR and the U.S. border.

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CONTINUING THE LEGACY OF C R E S S E Y ’ S K E R R I S DA L E C O L L E CT I O N Located at 48th Avenue & West Boulevard, McKinnon is a collection of 40 spacious concrete homes featuring one of the largest, most functional CresseyKitchens™ ever built, expansive private outdoor patios, and living spaces designed to entertain.

NOW SELLING. V I S I T U S T O DAY. Presentation Centre at 3130 Arbutus Street Open 12pm – 5pm daily (except Friday)

604.428.8858 McKinnonByCressey.com

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Where should you move in Burnaby?

Burnaby has a bounty of great residential neighbourhoods

By Stephanie MacDonald

Station Square, Metrotown

WE’VE ALREADY SPECULATED THAT BURNABY is going to take over from Vancouver as the cool place to live in the Lower Mainland. But Burnaby is a big place, and has many different areas, and it is organized much differently than its neighbours Vancouver and Coquitlam. Unlike Vancouver’s East/West/ Downtown divide, Burnaby has four main centres: Metrotown and Edmonds in the south, and Brentwood and Lougheed Town Centre in the North. All are connected by the Skytrain to Vancouver City Centre as well as Surrey and New Westminster.

All of Burnaby is civically very well managed, and there are beautiful parks, lakes and green spaces everywhere. So where do you want to set down your roots in this large and diverse place? Well, it depends on what your priorities are.

large Metrotown Centre and Metropolis Mall right in the middle. Because of all the commercial and shopping activity nearby, Metrotown is great for younger people and singles who like to be close to the action. It’s not exactly beautiful or tranquil, but it is beside Central Park, and it is on a ridge, so there are some great views to be had from upper floors, and there are all the amenities at your front door. It takes 25 minutes on the Skytrain to get downtown, and the average price of a one-bedroom condo is around $730 per square foot.

BlueSky Metrotown (Bosa) Station Square (Anthem and Beedie) Sussex (Townline) Imperial (Amacon)

METROTOWN has a lot of Asian-owned and focused shops and services, and a lot of great Asian (and other) dining options.

It is very urban, with many strip malls and of course, the very

EDMONDS is the sleepiest of the four town centres, and the one with the most upside potential right now. Parts can seem a little run down, but it’s one of the most ethnically

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Kings Crossing, Edmonds

The City of Lougheed

The Dawson, Brentwood

diverse neighbourhoods in Canada, and most importantly, it is affordable. (Especially compared to the rest of Vancouver and Burnaby.) It’s up and coming, right now filled with low-rises and single family homes, but these will soon be making way for more density in the form of new townhome and condo communities. It is 35 minutes to downtown by Skytrain, and prices are around $600 per square foot.

King’s Crossing (Cressey) Southgate City (Ledingham McAllister) BRENTWOOD is all abuzz with construction at the moment, but if you can stand a little noise and traffic interruption for

Foster on Nelson, Lougheed

the next couple of years, you will find yourself surrounded by one of the most vibrant and well-designed master-planned transit-oriented communities Canada has ever had. And if you buy pre-sale you can wait out all the hub bub and take possession when it’s brand-new. With the redevelopment of Brentwood Town Centre by Shape Properties, and another huge master-planned community right on the other side of Lougheed Highway by Concord Pacific aimed at creating a “second Yaletown,” this area will become a walkable, ultramodern shopper’s paradise. New schools, parks, community centres and public amenities are also all part of the plan, and Onni is redeveloping the corner of Lougheed and Gilmore into an office/residential complex with even more retail. It takes 22 minutes to get downtown on the Skytrain (you have to transfer at Broadway Station). Homes average around $750 per square foot, and there are a lot of different options available at the moment.

The Amazing Brentwood (Shape Properties) Escala (Ledingham McAllister) Gilmore Station (Onni) Concord Brentwood (Concord Pacific) Milano (Solterra) The Dawson (Amacon) Fulton House (Polygon) LOUGHEED TOWN CENTRE is right on the southeastern border of Burnaby, and as it is next to Coquitlam this area is also known as “Burquitlam”. This area was formerly known for an undistinguished mall, similar to Brentwood Town Centre, also owned by Shape Properties, and also slated for a dramatic redevelopment. Lougheed is the beginning of the new Evergreen Line going to Coquitlam, and it is also very close to SFU, making it a great choice for students and instructors, not to mention as an investment opportunity. Many new buildings are springing up along the new Skytrain stations, yet the area retains a natural and green appeal, with ravines and large green spaces. It’s about 40 minutes from downtown on Skytrain and homes are going for about $620 per square foot in some places. Keep your eye out on this area, there’s a lot going on here and a lot more to be announced soon.

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Property Profile | THE DAWSON

The Dawson Boutique Living in Brentwood Location

Burnaby Builder

Amacon Development

The Dawson Home Type

Lowrise Sales Centre

2287 Willingdon Avenue (at Juneau Street) Contact

dawsonbyamacon.com or 604.299.9191

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COMING SOON TO the Brentwood neighbourhood in Burnaby, The Dawson by Amacon is poised to offer a sophisticated, urban lifestyle with great connectivity to transit, cycling routes and a diverse selection of amenities. Already well under construction with an anticipated move-in by spring 2017, this collection of 62 residences offers a choice of one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes.

No Compromise Elegance Get set to enjoy the good life at The Dawson.

Standard features include a stainless steel appliance package with five-burner gas cooktop, polished stone countertops, spa-style ensuites, smooth-finished ceilings, and wideplank laminate flooring throughout the living areas and bedrooms.

Then there’s The Dawson’s many onsite amenities: fully equipped fitness centre, a social lounge, a landscaped courtyard with gardening plots where you can grown your own veggies or flowers, plus an outdoor Tot Lot for the kids… or grandkids. In all, you’ll have access to nearly 10,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor private

amenities. Plus all homes include parking for your car plus a bike storage locker for your two-wheeled transportation.

Urban Connectivity Brentwood’s reputation as one of Metro Vancouver’s most desirable neighbourhoods just keeps on growing. Its easy access to Simon Fraser University, BCIT, the Millennium SkyTrain to downtown Vancouver as well as Highway 1 and cycle routes in all directions make this a community that redefines connectivity. The Dawson also puts you literally steps from Brentwood Town Centre, lively restaurants, Whole Foods, Home Depot, and a host of other urban delights.

The Dawson’s pop up presentation centre is now open noon to 5 p.m. daily except Fridays in what was once a neighbourhood garage on the northwest corner of Willingdon Avenue and Juneau Street in Burnaby. For more information visit dawsonbyamacon.com or call 604.299.9191

Coming Soon Boutique Living in Brentwood 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Homes Register Now dawsonbyamacon.com

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Village Life Arrives at Sunstone North Delta’s Coveted Master Plan Community.

OPENING OCTOBER 1ST 54 Spacious Residences 35,000 SF of Retail & Services in a Village Setting 70 Quality Rental Apartments Ever since the land was first purchased in the mid-fifties, master developer Delsom Estates had a vision for the property: to create a beautiful, sustainable community offering a walkable lifestyle.

Sunstone is almost complete with the village now underway; the last piece to this coveted community. With over 10 km of trails and walking paths, open green space and a fully sustainable lake, the community is more than a home for residents; it offers an exceptional quality of life.

PREVIEWS START THIS WEEK. BOOK YOURS TODAY.

sunstonevillage.ca 604.581.8886

This is currently not an offering for sale. Such an offering can only be made by way of disclosure statement. E.&O.E. Sales and Marketing provided by Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing Ltd.

Hot Properties

Find your next home! These pages feature a few of the latest condo, townhome and single-family properties to keep your eye on in the Metro Vancouver area.

Find more homes at ypnexthome.ca

by Susan M Boyce

LATEST LISTINGS:

RIVER DISTRICT

previews and registration THE COLUMBIA Home type: Highrise Developer: Wesgroup On the Web: thebrewerydistrict.ca Sales Centre: 285 Nelson’s Court, New Westminster (re-opening this fall) Contact: 604.525.3941 Info: The Columbia is the newest addition to Wesgroup’s vibrant Brewery District in New Westminster. Located less than 200 metres 34 YPNEXTHOME.CA

Register now for Avalon Park Homes at River District in Vancouver.

from the Sapperton SkyTrain Station, The Columbia puts everything right at your doorstep — Save–On-Foods, Shoppers Drug Mart, Browns Socialhouse, Take Five Café and Starbucks.

Register now for this mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes.

RUXTON VILLAGE Home type: Townhomes Developer: Oaken Developments Starting price: $370,000s On the Street: Brunett and the Haney Bypass, Maple Ridge On the Web: ruxtonvillage.ca Contact: 604.616.8985 Info: Registration now underway for these threeand four-bedroom townhomes located just

minutes from Maple Ridge’s ever-expanding downtown centre. Easy access to the West Coast Express and views of the Fraser River too. Registration now underway with sales anticipated to begin this fall.

AVALON PARK HOMES AT RIVER DISTRICT Home type: Condominiums Developer: Wesgroup On the web: riverdistrict.ca Sales Centre: 8700 Kinross Street, Vancouver (re-opening this fall) Contact: 604.879.8830 Info: River District’s newest parkside community is now taking registration with sales beginning this fall. Don’t miss this opportunity

The Residences at Sunstone bring new style to cooking.

SUNSTONE

KINGS CROSSING

BREWERY DISTRICT

Hurry if you want to snag one of the exclusive penthouses at Kings Crossing in Burnaby.

design possibilities. Register now for this exciting Westside address. Prices and floorplans coming soon.

The Columbia is coming this fall to the Brewery District in New Westminster.

to purchase a brand new home in Vancouver’s last waterfront neighbourhood that features 25 acres of green space, waterfront trails, daycares, community centre, new school and an upcoming town centre with grocery store, restaurants, cafes and shops. Contemporary architecture inspired by the area’s industrial heritage.

BROWNSTONES AT KINGCREST PARK Home type: Townhomes Developer: Epix Developments On the Street: 4348 Knight Street, Vancouver On the Web: 16brownstones.com Info: Great location in the Kensington Cedar Cottage neighbourhood. Eight parks are within a 15-minute walk — including the 2.5-acre Kingcrest Park just outside your door. Register now for more information as it’s released.

THE RESIDENCES AT SUNSTONE VILLAGE Home type: Lowrise Developer: Delsom Estates On the Street: 8360 Delsom Way, Delta

new releases and grand openings On the Web: sunstonevillage.ca Contact: 604.581.8886 Info: Sales anticipated to start in October for these 54 apartment residences in North Delta’s Sunstone master planned community. Great location in the Nordel neighbourhood gives you easy access to the Alex Fraser Bridge to Vancouver or the freeway south to White Rock and the US border. Floor plans range from onebedroom to two and den with an emphasis on providing larger than average design. Register now to get more info as it’s released.

EDWARD Developer: Mosaic Homes On the Street: Cambie Corridor, Vancouver On the Web: mosaichomes.com Contact: 604.325.2216 Info: Available later this fall, these High Street residences are located where Cambie Village meets Queen Elizabeth Park and only a short walk to the Canada Line. Unconventionally large, light-filled homes with double-wide picture windows and up to 10-foot-high ceiling heights that maximize volume, storage, and interior

KINGS CROSSING Home type: Highrise Developer: Cressey On the Street: 7350 Kingsway, Burnaby On the Web: KINGSCROSSINGbyCRESSEY.com Contact: 604.553.3033 Info: Twelve spectacular penthouse homes (four per building) have now been released in this exceptional master planned community.

Located in the Edmonds neighbourhood, these homes feature exclusive finishing specs include limestone and marble in bathrooms, a built-in wine fridge, and massive outdoor terraces — some well over 1,000 square feet. Better visit soon, as this is a very limited opportunity, and once these homes are gone, they’re gone for good.

Tell us your news Got a new development you’d like us to feature in On the Horizon? Drop me a note at susan@ suntrackercafe.com, and we’ll do our best to get you in the next edition.

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$1,138,000

Presentation Centre Open Daily 12pm-5pm 5111 Hollybridge Way, Richmond V7C 0A3

604.233.2633 www.rivergreen.com

In a continuing effort to meet the challenge of product improvement, the developer reserves the right to modify or change plans and specifications without notice. Pictures, drawings, digital renderings and landscape plans are for illustrative purposes only and are subject to change. This advertisement is not an offering for sale. Such an offering can only be made with a disclosure statement. E. & O. E.

M A X I M U M S I Z E | M A X I M U M WAT E R V I E W | M A X I M U M VA L U E CANADA’S MOST SIGNIFICANT WATERFRONT COMMUNITY Aspac’s Max Collection, a finite reserve of Aspac’s most luxurious waterfront condominiums, featuring maximum square footage, maximum water views and maximum value.

In a continuing effort to meet the challenge of product improvement, the developer reserves the right to modify or change plans and specifications without notice. Pictures, drawings, digital renderings and landscape plans are for illustrative purposes only and are subject to change. This advertisement is not an offering for sale. Such an offering can only be made with a disclosure statement. E. & O. E.

Advice | MIND OVER MORTGAGE

The mortgage doctor is in Is it time for you to have a financial check-up?

By Alisa Aragon

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AS LIFE GETS BUSY and our lives

change, we sometimes forget to ensure that our financial plan changes with our lives. For that reason, it is important to do a financial check-up.

The following are some key factors to think about. » Credit - It is important to use your credit wisely to ensure you have options available when you need them, and to check your credit on a regular basis. So check it at least once a year with Equifax or TransUnion. This will help you know where you are with your credit score and if to confirm that it hasn’t been compromised due to fraud.

It is critical to make your payments on time to maintain a good credit score and it is also helpful when you keep your account balances below 75 per cent of the maximum limit. Doing this it will help you keep your credit score higher. By paying the accounts with the highest interest first will help you reduce paying more interest.

Some people believe that it is better not to use credit at all, however, if you don’t have any credit accounts reporting to the credit bureaus, there is no way financial institutions would know how responsible you are with your credit obligations and it can be a challenge obtaining credit cards or loans in the future.

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» Mortgage - A mortgage is one of the largest loans most people will ever have.

For that reason, it is important to ensure that you have the best mortgage and that you have a regular check-up. By choosing the best mortgage with the most favourable terms and rates it can help you achieve huge savings.

With today’s historically low rates, it makes no sense to be making high monthly payments on high-interest credit cards and personal loans. You can save a considerable amount of money and increase your monthly cash flow by refinancing your mortgage.

Depending on your situation, you could

even maintain your current amortization period and still have similar monthly payments or better yet lower your mortgage payments and eliminate all your other credit card and loan payments.

It is worth exploring the options.

Recent calculations with current rates of 2.89 per cent to 2.99 per cent compared to the current rates (lower than 2.50 per cent) in most cases, have most people favouring refinancing into the new rates for a new five-year term. The benefits work out to be more savings than the penalty amount. Of course this may be different depending on length of term

monthly budget. Working with your Financial Advisor will assist you with recommendations as to how you can maximize your RRSP’s. Contributing to your RRSP will give you a tax break at the end of each year and you can use your tax refunds money to put towards paying down your mortgage or put it towards something that you want such as a vacation. And when you save, you won’t feel guilty about spending money.

and amount left in your mortgage. » Savings - It is always a good idea to pay yourself first. Most people, pay their bills first and whatever they have left they save. The reality is that almost never happens. You must make it a priority to pay yourself first. When you are saving 10 per cent of everything you make, you will be surprised how quickly your money accumulates. If saving 10 per cent becomes a bit of a challenge at first, maybe start with saving five per cent just to get into the habit.

A simple way to start saving is by setting up an automatic transfer from

your pay cheque to a savings account when you get paid. This way you save money and you don’t even realize that it came out of your daily account.

Tax free savings account (TFSA) is another great way to get a higher interest on your savings instead of just using a regular bank account. If your TFSA is managed property you can get a good return on your investment and money earned is tax-free and can be withdrawn at anytime. » Retirement - Saving is part of your retirement plan. If possible, make RRSP contributions as part of your

» Insurance - It is critical to make sure that you have the adequate insurance in protecting yourself and your family in the event of a crisis or an emergency. It is always a good idea to review all your insurance coverage at least once a year to make sure you are fully covered to include your home, health, life and long term disability insurance.

Critical illness insurance offers protection should you get one of the approved conditions, and is often paid in a lump sum amount once you have survived the specific waiting period. This insurance will give you the assurance that the costs of a serious medical condition are covered as well as having your living expenses covered.

Surprisingly, on average, people change their mortgage every 38 – 42 months. Therefore, it is best if you have independent mortgage insurance coverage, compared to taking the insurance coverage offered by the financial institutions or lenders that have your mortgage Therefore, when you move your mortgage to a new lender you won’t have to re-apply for the same coverage at an older age with higher premiums.

It is best to talk to a Mortgage Expert and your Financial Advisor to ensure you have the proper financial check up to help you achieve your short and long term goals.

Alisa Aragon is a Mortgage Expert who develops short & long term strategies that are customized for each client. Her strategies include the best mortgage with the most favourable terms and rates to suit your needs. DLC Mountain View. www.YMSG.ca or aaragon@dominionlending.ca SEPT 2 - 16, 2016 | NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE 39

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Inspiration | DESIGNER SECRETS

How to choose...

FURNITURE FOR YOUR NEW HOME THAT FITS

By Jane Lockhart

Much has been written in general terms about the importance of buying the right furniture for your home. But it’s my mission to provide the best, practical advice about shopping for the right-sized furniture so everything fits and functions properly. Basically, I’m going to divulge the design information you usually only get when you pay for it. Listen up.

Although style selection can be challenging, when it comes to sofas, there are really only a few sofa styles.

Some have fitted backs, while others are pillowed. Some have curved or rounded arms and yet other sofas have square arms. So select your style based on how you will be using the sofa. …continued on next page

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It’s all about the arms

Sofa or loveseat?

If you plan to entertain a lot and need a room to feel more open or casual go for a lower arm that’s the full depth of the sofa and square in shape. This won’t block natural light and it is the most comfortable arm for guests to use. If you plan to lie down a lot on the sofa (watching TV), use a rounded arm that is also a bit lower so it’s easier to rest a pillow against the arm for ultimate comfort.

For formal entertaining which often happens in the living room a sofa with a higher arm keeps guests more upright and more forward facing. It’s harder to lean over and chat with someone else when the arm is higher so this styles works best when it’s set directly across from another sofa or set of chairs to keep conversation straight ahead, and back and forth.

The love seat, or two-seater, was popular decades ago when everyone “bought the set” and everything coordinated perfectly but today we tend not to decorate this way. Generally, we advise most customers to look for a full-sized sofa combined with a pair of chairs.

This combo allows seating for the most number of guests during a large gathering. Whereas loveseats tend to be “oversized and underused” single chairs, with only one person using it at a time. It can also be too close for comfort for two people to share, especially if they don’t know each other well.

The standard sofa has morphed into the sofa-chaise combo. Smaller than a sectional, it fits into a room generally the same way that a full three-seater sofa does making it a very versatile piece.

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regular sized sofa extended beyond a regular seat depth. It is usually about 56- to 60-in. long and acts as an ottoman, so one less piece of furniture is required. This also works as an additional seat for casual entertaining, guests will often perch on the end of the chaise as they would an ottoman.

Standard sizes of furniture A typical sofa ranges in size from 84 to 88 in. Any longer than this range would be considered oversized by today’s standards. In the 1980s, sofas were up to 96 in. long, but with people living in smaller spaces in general, oversized furniture is not only less popular it’s also less useful.

Condo sized sofas are about 72 in. long although some can be as small as 68 or as long as 76 in. The key to measuring for your sofa is not just the

“The key to measuring for your sofa is not just the sofa size itself but also the furniture that needs to go on either side of it.“ sofa size itself but also the furniture that needs to go on either side of it.

Remember that you will need at least 24 in. or two ft. on either side of a sofa for a side table. Although a sofa size may seem small initially, by time you add other pieces around it will look right.

Chairs tend to be in the same size category, from at the smallest at 30 to 36 in. wide, and about 32 to 36 in. in depth. Any smaller and the chair is either a dining chair or it wont be comfortable for really hunkering in to read or watch TV. For tight spaces consider an armless chair, but

remember this chair style may not work for long term sitting, most people prefer an arm to lean into.

Size really does matter when selecting furniture.

For more information, visit janelockhartinteriordesign.com

Jane Lockhart is founder and principal designer of Jane Lockhart Interior Design. She was creative director and host of W Network’s top-ranked show, Colour Confidential, and has a Canadian-built furniture collection, Jane by Jane Lockhart, by Statum Designs. Visit online at janelockhart.com

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Peace of mind when the unexpected arises Insuring your new condo

By Cameron McNeill

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BUYING A NEW HOME might be the biggest purchase you’ll ever make, and for those who choose to purchase a new condominium or a townhome, you’ll need insurance that covers personal property and liability so that your investment is protected.

Although the strata corporation for your new home will have insurance (and you share this insurance with the other homeowners in building), it only covers items that are part of the building itself, like common areas, parking garages, gyms, swimming pools and the like.

What about your personal belongings, or if you cause damage to your neighbour’s property or if someone is injured while visiting your home? These things are not covered by the strata corporation’s insurance — it is your responsibility to make sure you are covered by your own personal condo insurance policy.

What’s covered with condo insurance?

Many essential items are covered when you purchase condo insurance, such as unit improvements and upgrades, personal property inside your home and storage locker, third-party liability, and additional living expenses during a repair period if your condo is unfit to live in.

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improving your unit or performing minor alterations to your home, like adding millwork, or painting the walls to personalize your new space.

Personal property The contents inside your home must be insured under your personal insurance.

Your personal items will be protected against water damage and other types of loss, like theft. Items could include electronics, clothing, household goods, paintings, and furniture.

Third-party liability If you forget to turn off the faucet in your kitchen sink, and it causes water damage to a neighbour’s unit below you, they have the option of suing you for damages. This part of your coverage will protect you from that, as well liability against a visitor being injured while inside your home.

Additional living expenses Imagine if your home suffered damage so bad that you weren’t allowed inside, let alone allowed to live in it? The out-of-pocket expenses for temporary accommodations could be immense!

This portion of the condo insurance could cover your hotel costs and living expenses.

As you can see, your own condo insurance covers a wide range of items that are crucial to your personal liability, and for the liability of your new home.

Speak to your neighbourhood property insurance for the right coverage that will protect your assets and give you peaceof-mind for your new home.

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

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Twenty-plus years and still going strong Through market ups and downs the New Home & Condo Guide has been there

By Stephanie MacDonald

IN 1993 THE NEW CONDO Guide came into existence, and began providing comprehensive coverage of all the new home options available in Metro Vancouver. Looking back on the magazines from those first few years, your first thought may well be, “Wow, graphic design sure has come a long way since then.”

If you look at the masthead though, you would recognize a few names that have endured; our sales reps Dave Bird and Brenda Everitt (just recently retired) have been here since the beginning.

There are also the respected builders and developers who have graced our pages from the start: Adera, Concert, Concord Pacific, Cressey, Bosa, Amacon, Onni, Intergulf, Woodbridge and many others whose beautiful and enduring communities have graced our pages over the years, and continue to do so.

Between 1997 and 2000, you’ll even find my name on there, when I started out my publishing career as a graphic designer at this very place.

Twenty-three years later, we are still going strong, though there have been many changes throughout the years. Yes, graphic design has advanced, and so has printing technology. We’ve gone from black and white newsprint to full colour gloss, architect paintings and cheesy stock photos have been replaced by renderings indistinguishable from photographs, and the whole shebang is now available online as well as on the street.

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featuring the New Home Warranty, due to the “Leaky Condo Crisis”. The word “condo” had become tainted. As a result, “Rain Screen”, a brand-new technology at the time, became integral to all new homes, and building codes were augmented to become the strictest in the country. New home warranties were improved to be even more protective, and strata regulations were amended to require more adequate contingency funds. The crisis effected much positive change on the building industry that has lasted until today. But, to avoid the bad “C” word during this time, the Condo Guide became the Townhome & New Home Guide. In 2002, the name changed to the New Home Buyer’s Guide, and in 2012, the magazine was split into the New Condo Guide and the New Home Guide, and at the beginning of this year, the magazines were merged back into a single issue, the New Home & Condo Guide.

During all this time, the real estate environment has had its ups and downs, and up, up, ups. With today’s scorching market it’s hard to remember a time in 2006 when Bosa was offering amazing incentives to buyers, including a year of one weekend a month in a suite at Whistler, with a SUV rental and lift passes. Plus, those one-bedrooms they were selling at The Mondrian were only $153,000 — the same unit now sells for $575,000.

One thing that hasn’t changed is our commitment to bringing our readers the best catalogue of new homes on the market. We also keep you up to date on industry and finance news and offer pertinent advice for all home seekers. With all this working for us, you can look forward to hearing another interesting New Home & Condo Guide update in the next 20-plus years (minus the whole leaky-condo drama). Until then, happy home hunting!

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What are the safest cities in Canada?

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TOP 10 SAFEST CITIES IN CANADA …and they’re all in Ontario and Quebec

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Severity Index (CSI), which measures the volume as well as the seriousness of each crime in comparison to others.

This year marked the first time in twelve years that Canada experienced

an increase in the CSI — up five per cent year over year. The overall volume and severity of violent crime was up six per cent, while non-violent crime was up four per cent. The significant increase

“Saskatoon and Regina had the highest increase in CSIs, a trend that has sustained itself since 2010, with a 112.5 and 107.6 CSI respectively.”

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in Alberta’s police-reported crime contributed to the national increase. On a positive note, however, the CSI is still 31 per cent lower when compared to ten years ago in 2005.

This rise in the CSI is largely attributed to more incidences of fraud, breaking and entering, robbery, and homicide.

Alberta experienced the largest increase, while other provinces including British Columbia, Ontario and Saskatchewan also experienced small increases. Overall, eight out of 13 provinces and territories reported an increase in the CSI by the end of last year.

Out of the 33 census metropolitan areas (CMAs), 20 reported an increase in CSI. Moncton had a 20-per-cent increase in CSI, Victoria and Edmonton both experienced a 16-percent increase, and Abbotsford-Mission had a 14-per-cent increase. Calgary was up 29 per cent — the largest yearover-year increase. This jump was largely attributed to an increase of breaking and entering, theft under $5,000 and motor vehicle theft. These types of crime were also responsible for the uptick in New Brunswick, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories.

Saskatoon and Regina had the highest increase in CSIs, a trend that has sustained itself since 2010, with a 112.5 and 107.6 CSI respectively.

These cities also experienced an increase in traditional crime rate, which looks at the volume of police-reported crime relative to the population size, and led to a national increase of three per cent. The highest increases were found in Calgary, with a 25-per-cent increase, and Moncton, experiencing a 21-percent increase. However, similar to the CSI, crime rates have also been on a downward trend since the early 90s.

In light of all these increases, what cities came out on top? The chart shows the top ten safest cities based on CSI. Interestingly, the safest cities all reside in Ontario and Quebec.

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Property Profile | OLIVIA

Olivia Stylish, Sophisticated, Intimate Location

WHO SAYS OPPORTUNITY doesn’t knock twice?

South Surrey

Certainly not the folks at Woodbridge Properties.

And that spells good news for anyone who fell in love with Oliver in South Surrey but missed out due to overwhelming demand.

Introducing Olivia, a boutique collection of Craftsman-style townhomes that blend the ambiance and charm of an English village with the sophisticated, open concept design contemporary homebuyers crave. “We took all the features buyers loved about Oliver — open concept plans, spacious kitchens, private yards — then made them even better,” explains project marketer Michelle Boshard. “And because there are only 37 homes, Olivia will feel very intimate and private.”

Builder

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Townhomes Sales Centre

2855 – 158th Street Contact

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walk to the new Sunnyside Elementary School and the prestigious Southridge School is just a few blocks away. As a bonus, now the much anticipated Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre is open, you can also take advantage of their diverse water-oriented offerings in about five minutes by car, 10 minutes by bike, or 15 minutes by foot.

Live with Style

Enviable Location

Inside, Olivia is a celebration of the good life.

Kitchens feature quartz counters, centre islands, and pantries. Oversized windows and overheight ceilings with plenty of pot lights give the main living area a bright, inviting ambiance. Most also include a bonus basement room that could become another bedroom — clearly homes your family can grow into not out of.

Located on a sunny hillside in South Surrey’s Grandview Heights neighbourhood, Olivia boasts a quiet ambiance and a site that’s tucked amid a single-family community with views toward the northern Mountains.

Yet you’re still only a short stroll to Grandview Corners Shopping District or The Shops at Morgan Crossing. You can watch your kids

Olivia’s grand opening takes place on Saturday, September 10th at 2855 – 158th Street in South Surrey. After that, you can visit from noon to 5 p.m. daily except Fridays. Register now for more information about these three- and four-bedroom homes as it’s released. Visit wbhomes.ca/olivia or call 604.536.9333.

A boutique collection of 37 hillside townhomes.

GRAND OPENING SEPTEMBER 10TH Nestled into a gently sloping hillside in the heart of South Surrey, OLIVIA’s character and design flow seamlessly from its natural surroundings. Each home balances a sense of openness with the warmth and comfort that defines today’s modern townhome. Located just minutes from Morgan Crossing, these serene hillside homes provide unparalleled access to everyday conveniences, yet maintain the charm of an intimate boutique community.

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Reducing or eliminating debt is Canadians’ top financial priority: BMO STUDY

CANADIANS’ SINGLE-MOST important financial priority is to reduce or eliminate debt, according to a new BMO Wealth Management report.

The Personal Balance Sheet examined how Canadians adapt financially as they move through different life stages – balancing saving, investing, borrowing and spending to reach their financial goals.

The report found almost one-third (30 per cent) of Canadians said their single-most important financial priority is to reduce or eliminate debt. According to Statistics 62 YPNEXTHOME.CA

“Financial needs and goals are always changing as people move from one life stage to the next, so it’s important to have the flexibility to adapt your financial strategy accordingly”

Canada, the debt-to-disposable income ratio was 165.3 per cent for the first three months of 2016. This is the amount Canadians owe for every aftertax dollar they earn, that is – $1.65 for every dollar earned.

“If you experience a financial setback, a financial professional can help you re-establish control over your finances by re-orienting your strategy”

The BMO report found Canadians’ other financial priorities include:

» Effective investing and tax efficiency, 24 per cent » Saving more, 23 per cent » Budgeting, 14 per cent » Spending on personal needs or goals, four per cent Priorities shifted depending on the age of respondents. While the most important priority for Boomers (ages 35 to 54) is to reduce or eliminate debt (34 per cent), the number one priority for Millennials (ages 18 to 34) is saving more (26 per cent). Canadians aged 55 and over prioritize effective investing and tax efficiency (29 per cent).

“Financial needs and goals are always changing as people move from one life stage to the next, so it’s important to have the flexibility to adapt your financial strategy accordingly,” says Chris Buttigieg, senior manager, Wealth Planning Strategy, BMO Wealth Management. “It’s a good idea to reevaluate your financial plan on a regular basis to ensure your saving, investing, borrowing and spending are in balance as priorities shift over time.”

Conquering financial fears

The report also found that almost one third of Canadians (29 per cent) are concerned they will not be able to save enough to reach their financial goals.

Millennials are more likely to have this concern (35 per cent) than Boomers (29 per cent).

» Failed business ventures (23 per cent) » Divorce or separation (18 per cent) » Financial loss on a property sale (13 per cent) “These types of financial losses weigh on people’s minds and may make them more tentative, fearful or hesitant to prepare for the future,” says Buttigieg.

“If you experience a financial setback, a financial professional can help you re-establish control over your finances by re-orienting your strategy. This can include introducing plans to reduce, consolidate or eliminate specific debts, or recommending different approaches to saving and investing to help you refocus your financial goals.”

FINANCIAL PLANNING TIPS FOR CANADIANS AT VARIOUS LIFE STAGES:

New Grads: Putting a plan in place to Canadians reported the following events had made it difficult for them to save or invest to achieve their financial goals:

» Stock market losses (36 per cent)

achieve future goals, such as saving for a down payment for a home or reducing outstanding student debt, is most important. By establishing a budget that focuses on saving

and reducing borrowed amounts as opposed to spending on current wants, it may be possible to achieve these goals more quickly.

Parents: When gifts are given to children on birthdays and holidays, parents may wish to use this tradition as an opportunity to teach children about the importance of balancing between spending on current wants and the desire for future needs. Parents should also consider life, creditor, critical illness and disability insurance to protect their families in the event the unexpected occurs.

Retirees: Reducing expenses and having a consistent cash flow or income stream in retirement is important to help make accumulated savings last. This is a good time to consider scaling back on financial support paid to younger family members. If one’s goal in retirement is to travel, financial plans should be built with this expectation in mind – including the cost of travel medical insurance.

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7. STERLING 49th & West Boulevard 604-428-8858

8. RENFREW & 2ND 1831 Renfrew St 604-830-3938

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RUSTIC CHIC INSPIRED BY SUMMER

By Jo Alcorn

WHEN SUMMER ARRIVES, everyone’s thoughts turn to a great outdoor retreat. But as summer winds down and the weather cools, why not enjoy that lovely, summery rustic style indoors?

Here are some sure-fire tips on how to create an easy, breezy outdoor feel right in your own home.

When you can’t always enjoy the great outdoors why not bring some of it inside?

Get creative! Tree branches or beautiful stones are budget friendly and look beautiful on display.

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inspired. Posterjack.ca is my go to for great photo options.

At the click of a mouse, I can have an entire nature-inspired feature wall created. Best of all, they deliver to your doorstep so you can spend more time enjoying a summer siesta.

I love the light and breezy look of white seating contrasted with greenery to really capture that rustic feel. Grab a Mason jar or large vase, add some greenery and you’ve brought the outdoor feel right into your home.

Fresh flowers are a staple in any nature-inspired decor. I bring fresh flowers into my home weekly, all year round. It’s a great way to bring the outdoors inside.

There is nothing like a cold drink on a hot summer day.

A bar cart is a great idea but if you don’t have space for one, you can still set up a nice bar area on your counter. Add some faux greenery and you’ve got your own little sipping station.

Nothing says summer like a picnic table. I love how many people can fit around it and it really brings me back to summer time as a kid.

Get creative! Tree branches or beautiful stones are budget friendly and look beautiful on display.

Adding some durable, comfy and fashionable pillows to your space is sure to brighten it up. Try a few from my new Jo Alcorn Pillow collection, available on Etsy.

Jo Alcorn is a design specialist and designer on HGTV’s Home to Win. She has her own furniture collection, lighting line, pillow and dog bed line and is known for her savvy design concepts. Visit Jo at www.whitewashco.ca

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BRITISH COLUMBIA’S NEW HOME & CONDO DEVELOPMENTS PROJECT

TYPE

CONTACT

PRICE

ABBOTSFORD Abacus Uptown Cedar Landing Eagle Estates Eagles Gate Falcon Ridge Foxwood Mahogany at Mill Lake Straiton Estates Residences at Gateway

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604-309-7155 604-850-5040 604-859-3141 604-309-7729 604-309-0540 604-850-5040 778-255-9990 604-850-5040 604-855-8116

BURNABY Churchill The City of Lougheed Concord Brentwood The Dawson The Dawson Fulton House Gold House Imperial Ivory Mews Kings Crossing Milano Modena Novella OakTerra Pacifico Paddington Mews Pixel Solo District Station Square The Peak Trio Triomphe Veritas

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

604-363-2627 Coming Soon 604-328-7128 Coming Soon 604-435-1383 From $299,900 dawsonbyamacon.com Coming Soon dawsonbyamacon.com Coming Soon 604-299-8573 Call goldhouseliving.com Coming Soon imperialbyamacon.com Coming Soon 604-528-6935 From $289,900 cressey.com/kingscrossingbycressey Coming Soon 604-294-8989 From $298,900 604-294-9919 Coming Soon 604-536-5777 Call 604-431-6033 Call 604 294 3802 Call 604-438-9922 From $334,900 pixelburnaby.com From $399,900 solodistrict.com Coming Soon 604-438-1113 Call 604-559-5795 Call 604-218-3338 From $249,900 604-828-1373 Coming Soon 604-298-9965 From $389,900

CHILLIWACK / SARDIS Camden at The Falls Centre Field Englewood Village Garrison Crossing Heron’s Landing Park Ridge at Sardis Village Radius Seasons at Cedar Sky COQUITLAM 1123 Westwood Amberleigh Brookmere Charland Cristallo Homes Crown Foster Ave Rowhomes

SF TH SF SF/LR/TH

Call From 274,900 inc net GST From $599,900 From $373,500 From $789,000 From $524,900 Call Call Call

LR LR TH

www.livethefalls.com 604-795-6938 604-534-5079 604-824-5062 604-858-7179 604-703-9292 604-991-5151 604-991-8250

From $389,900 From $242,900 From $249,900 Call From $269,900 Call From $149,900 From $449,900

HR SF HR LR TH HR TH

604-472-1123 604-514-4359 604-259-5991 604-492-3388 604-939-6816 604-939-8868 intracorp.ca

Call Coming Soon Now Previewing Call Call From $280,000 Coming Soon

Penthouse (PH)

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PROJECT

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CONTACT

PRICE

Kingston The Lloyd Lougheed Mont Bleu Nelson on Foster Novella Parker House Sterling

SF HR HR HR LR MR LR SF

604-514-4359 604-942-8416 604-939-2677 montbleu.ca 604-998-8998 604-563-5777 604-871-4256 604-464-2260

Coming Soon From $809,900 Call Coming soon Call Call Coming soon From $689,900

DELTA Delta Rise Fairwinds Muse South Pointe Sunstone

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604-594-7473 604-946-8812 liveatmuse.com 604-584-2908 sunstonevillage.ca

Call Call From $199,900 From $699,900 Coming Soon

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604-943-8811 604-274-7326 604-271-7288 604-943-6677 604-948-HOME www.livezetter.com

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Coming Soon Call Coming Soon Coming Soon From $314,900 Call From $179,900 From $440,000

TSAWWASSEN Brio Harbour Walk Tsawwassen Heights Tsawwassen Shores Tsawwassen Springs Zetter Place

Call From $499,900 Call Coming Soon

LANGLEY Archstone Yorkson Ashbury + Oak Everly Green Gabriola Park Mission Green Prestwick at Milner Heights Yorkson Creek Yorkson South

TH LR SF

604-888-9671 604-539-6281 www.everlygreen.ca www.gabriolapark.com 604-871-4288 604-371-0928 yorksoncreek.com 778-785-1673

MAPLE RIDGE Albion Crossing Albion Station Falcon House Grant Hill Estates Magnolia Grove Maple Heights Montgomery Acres Pointe, The Robertson Heights Ruxton Village Station One The Terraces Wellington Station

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MISSION / HARRISON Horizons

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NEW WESTMINSTER Duo at Port Royal Elliot Glass House Lofts

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604-520-9890 604-662-8009 604-520-9890

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The listings included on the following pages are meant to offer a comprehensive overview of those new home developments currently being marketed throughout Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Pricing is subject to change; you should contact the specific development for current details or special promotions. To report any changes or corrections to this information, please contact our office at 604.519.6080, fax 604.519.6088, or email homes@ypnexthome.ca PROJECT

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Grove, The Lookout at Victoria Hill, The Lotus Parkside at Victoria Hill Portage The Peninsula The Royal at Victoria Hill Thompson Landing NORTH VANCOUVER Anchor, The Atrium at the Pier CentreView Connaught Edgemont Village First Street West Juniper at Timber Court Latitudes Maplewood North Maplewood Place Northlands Pinnacle Residences at the Pier Promenade at the Quay Tatlow Trophy at the Pier Seymour Village Shore, The x61

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604-523-0733 604-523-0733 604-782-1706 604-523-0733 778-398-1344 604-544-2258 604-523-0733 604-520-3226

Call Call Coming Soon Call Call Call Coming Soon From $476,900

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604-988-8800 604-983-9065 604-998-8540 604-699-0036 604-770-0791 604-988-3617 604-435-9477 604-727-1594 604-563-7001 604-800-2120 604-983-9065 604-871-4125 604-983-9065 604-924-0818 604-980-0016 604 971 3181

From $379,900 From $379,900 Call Call Call Coming Soon From $469,900 From $378,900 From low $300s Call Call Coming Soon Coming Soon Call From $699,900 From low $200’s Call

PITT MEADOWS Orion

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Coming Soon

PORT COQUITLAM Carmandy Fremont Indigo Fremont Emerald Orchid Salisbury Lane Shaughnessy, The Uptown Pointe

LR TH LR LR TH HR LR

604-435-9477 604-552-0319 604-468-0084 604-866-4206 604-475-1172 604-468-8252 604-468-0010

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RICHMOND Alfa HR 604-276-2532 Call Calla at the Gardens MR 604-271-3331 Coming Soon Concord Gardens HR 604-233-7748 From $300,000’s Dayton Avenue SF 604-518-8396 Call Elle HR 604-273-1313 From low $300’s Empire Living TH 604-244-9622 Call Grand, The HR 604 278 3880 Call Kenstone Gate TH 604-218-3338 From $529,900 Kingsley Estates TH 604-821-1384 Call 1 Kingston Gate 234214_Axis_NHBG_BannerAd_(Full_Bleed)_prs01.pdf TH 604-760-6024 Call Livia TH 604-364-2159 Call

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Live Work (LW)

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High Rise (HR)

PROJECT

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Mandarin Walk Monet Opal at Richmond Centre Ora Orchid by Beedie Parc Riviera Park Residences at Minoru Pier, The Pinnacle Living at Capstan Pinnacle Living Sorrento Quintet Riga Riva River Green River Park Place River Inlet Vogue Westminster Terrace SQUAMISH / WHISTLER Elaho Ocean Crest ParkHouse Ravens Plateau Ravenswood Seven Peaks Aqua University Heights SUNSHINE COAST SECHELT Edgewater at Porpoise Bay SilverStone Heights SURREY 3 Civic Plaza Esplanade at Waterstone Evolve Greenwood Townhomes Guildford The Great Guildhouse Harvest Heights Highcrest HQ Joi Living Monarch Crossing Panorama 62 Park Avenue West Park Place Village Prime on Plaza Sync 2015-01-16 Summit11:37 AM University District

Mid Rise (MR)

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604-278-0808 604-233-7748 604-303-7575 604-278-8838 info@orchidbeedie.ca 604-231-5900 604-303-8878 604-274-7326 604-303-0148 604-303-0148 604-303-8878 604-715-1250 604-278-8825 604-233-2633 604-356-7719 604-233-2633 604-715-1250 604-204-1077

Call From $300,000’s From $464,900 Call Coming Soon From Low $200’s Call Call Call Call Call Call Call Call Call Call Call Call

TH SF LR SF SF TH TH/LR LR

604-898-2232 604-896-2235 604-567-5433 1-888-852-7575 604-670-7862 604-871-4191 1-877-344-5566 1-888-852-7575

Coming Soon From $1,298,000 From $167,900 Call From $800,000 Coming Soon From $239,000 Call

TH SF

604- 885-8556 604-741-1877

From $309,900 From $479,900

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604-951-3331 604-530-5399 604-497-0102 604-621-3331 778-293-2222 604-574-1143 604-576-7722 604-618-6175 604-584-7273 porte.ca/HQ 604-574-8888 604-719-7730 778-885-6700 604-583-9866 604-617-7763 604-498-3888 778-590-7283 778-591-6685 604-588-5795

Call From $219,900 Call Coming Soon Call Call Call From $339,900 From $345,900 Coming Soon From $339,000 Call Call From $250’s From $359,000 Call From Under $300’s Coming Soon From $233,900

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

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VANCOUVER & AREA DOWNTOWN 188 Keefer Burrard Place The Charleson Eventide Fairmont Pacific Rim Estates Fairmont Pacific Rim Estates Mark, The Private Residences at Hotel Georgia, The Tate Downtown

LR HR HR LR HR HR HR HR HR Trump International Hotel and Tower® Vancouver HR Vancouver House HR

EAST SIDE Avalon Mews Cordovan Focal Francis Gem, The Grandview Cascades Kensington Gardens Paragon Renfrew & 2nd R+R Skyway Strathcona Gardens Triumph View338 Woodshire

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WEST SIDE 7302-7358 Granville 1555 West Eighth 41West 6th & Yukon 8X On The Park 99 West W10th & Maple Aperture Arbutus Ridge Aston Block 100 Boulevard Cambie Star Canvas Central Citti Edward Epic at West Eton Granville at 70th Henry Kerrisdale Gardens Livingstone House

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604-951-9283 604-833-9193

604-620-2018 burrardplace.ca 604-689-8535 604-783-1044 604-781-4303 604-620-6692 604-687-4353 604-682-8107 604-568-8283 604-568-7888 604-893-8958

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From $291,900 Call

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

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604-638-9998

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604-568-6883

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604-325-5151

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604-874-8368

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604 336 6380

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604-563-8336

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604-874-8368

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604-739-2080

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604-221-8878

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604-263-8090

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604-558-5848

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604-428-8858

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604-671-1025

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604.558.1907

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604-568-6886

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604-566-5888

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thegreyliving.com

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604-273-1313

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778-846-5990

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cressey.com

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604-922-0330

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604-836-7355

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cressey.com

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604-691-5160

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604-560-1053

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discovergrandviewheights.com

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605-541-2495

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RH

604-538-8895

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SF

604-560-6438

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604-541-8092

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zenterra.ca/soho

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604-720-7478

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604-582-1113

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604-833-9193

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604-372-0383

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778-885-5790

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Advice | QUEEN OF GREEN

Go for low VOCs in your bedroom Choosing a mattress that will give you a good night sleep and good air quality

Lindsay Coulter

MORE ADVICE ONLINE ypnexthome.ca/news/advice

FART JOKES ASIDE (for now), nighttime gas in the bedroom is not cool.

Especially volatile organic compounds (VOCs) off-gassing from polyurethane foam!

Here’s how to avoid nightmares about VOCs, fire retardants, antibacterial protection (some made with nanosilver particles) and stain-resistant finishes.

Dust mites and fire resistance Conventional mattresses tackle these with chemical treatments and toxic compounds, but wool naturally repels dust mites and natural latex foam is fireresistant.

Remember PBDEs — they are synthetic chemicals added as fire retardants. They’re not produced in Canada, but imported by manufacturers and in consumer products (e.g., televisions, furniture and carpets).

Mattresses made in Canada generally do not contain these flame retardants, but it’s always good to ask. Also avoid additives used to repel stains and water.

Although natural fibres are better — wool, organic cotton, hemp and natural rubber — you’ll need a separate savings account. Petroleum-based contents are what make regular mattresses affordable (i.e., cheap). Note: Natural rubber is natural latex but latex/rubber can also be synthetic!

Short on (wallet) green?

Choose a mattress protector made from wool or organic cotton to create a barrier between you and that polyurethane foam mattress!

And prioritize a natural crib mattress for babies (see a few options below).

Some eco-friendlier mattresses Essentia (made in Montreal) with natural rubber or latex and a 20-year warranty! » Queen: $1,790-$2,779 » Crib: $399-$579 Majestic Sit & Sleep made in Canada from 100 per cent certified organic Dunlop latex (with three per cent unnatural binding agent), wool and organic cotton. » Queen: $1,449-$2,949 » Crib: $369

Obasan made from natural rubber, organic wool and organic cotton — and can be customized. » Queen: $3,299 » Crib: $389 Organic Lifestyle uses wool, natural rubber (made in Canada) and innerspring with organic cotton (from the USA). » Queen: $1799-$2279 » Crib: $349-425 Shepherd’s Dream made from wool. » Queen: $1,565 » Crib: $530 As David Suzuki’s Queen of Green, Lindsay Coulter courageously leads and inspires others to live more gently on the Earth. She answers fan and follower questions, offers DIY recipes and tips without judgment and guilt, and regularly appears as a “green” expert in the media — she’s even been on Dr. Oz. See more Queen of Green at davidsuzuki.org/blogs/queen-of-green.

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