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contentsAPRIL 29 - MAY 13, 2016 | VOLUME 1 ISSUE 9

Luxury living in BurquitlamCristalloON THE COVER

project profiles

52 The Smith Spacious. Sophisticated. Classic.

57 Morgan South Surrey townhomes, right where you want to be

59 Guildhouse Spacious townhomes in the heart of Guildford

90 The Peak Soaring high on Burnaby Mountain

advice

38 Fundamentally speaking

Why you need context, not just data by Wayne Karl

46 Mind over mortgageGetting a mortgage after bankruptcy is possible by Alisa Aragon

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76 Spring Cleaning4 disgusting things you may not know you’re doing by Elisa Krovblit

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86 Condo senseNew neighbourhoods on industrial land by Cameron McNeill

32 On the moveDon’t be pennywise and pound foolish by Chuck Resnick

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24 BurquitlamWith the Evergreen Line on the way, Burquitlam is where you want to be

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42 Designer AdviceChoosing custom elements for your home by Yanic Simard

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Three simple steps to success

Priorities: space versus time

Shopping for a home online is a great way

to narrow your search, but there’s nothing

like visiting the sites, models and sales

o� ces to get down to the nitty-gritty.

Before you venture out, here are some

pointers:

First, be clear about what you want and

expect in a new home and in your builder.

Remember, the range of prices in the

new-home market generally refl ects

di� erences in location, features and home

styles. There’s no magic involved. If a

builder’s pricing seems out of whack with

others in the area, ask for an explanation.

Second, understand exactly what is

included with the home you are buying

and what is optional. Ask the sales

representative to show you samples, and

request a “spec” sheet that clearly lists

what is included, as well as any upgrade

options.

Third, evaluate any promises that have

been made during your visit. Is the builder

prepared to put them in writing? Sit

down with your sales representative, ask

questions and discuss your Agreement of

Purchase and Sale in detail – then take it

to a lawyer before it’s fi nalized.

Making compromises is one of the

realities of life that you learn in

kindergarten, and knowing how to

prioritize is a skill that makes fi nding an

ideal compromise much easier.

In a region as desirable as ours, simple

supply and demand principles are going

to drive up real estate prices. One way

to mitigate the a� ordability situation

here is obviously to increase the supply,

and to do this we’re going to have to

densify.

Though people lament the passing of

the “Old Vancouver” into the present,

what this really means is that more

people can a� ord to live here; with one

compromise: space.

Those unwilling to make this

compromise, who want more space

to live, have two options: to pay much

more or to move farther away from

the city core where geography and

city limits do not have such a profound

infl uence on land scarcity. For those

working in the city, this means that more

time will be spent commuting.

So, would you rather have space, or

free time?

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COQUITLAM/PORT COQUITLAM/PORT MOODY


Property Profile | CRISTALLO

GET READY, COQUITLAM. Something exciting

is coming to the ’hood. Introducing Cristallo, a

collection of 66 urban apartment residences with

style, sophistication and pure joie de vivre. Oh, and

did I mention a great location near schools, shops,

parks and restaurants? Well it’s got all that too.

Homes For Living Well“West Coquitlam is well known as being a very

family-friendly neighbourhood,” says Darryl Price,

project manager. “That’s one of the reasons why

we offer floorplans ranging from one-bedroom to

three-bedroom with den. No one else in this area

is offering three and den apartment homes, so it’s

generating a lot of excitement.”

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CristalloLove Where You Live

LocationWest Coquitlam

BuilderDolomiti Homes

DevelopmentCristallo

Home TypeCondominiums

Sales Centre212 – 1020 Austin Avenue

Contactcristallohomes.com or 604.939.6816

Inside, Cristallo homes are bright and

spacious. All have oversized windows

and nine-foot ceilings throughout, but

top floor homes feature the added bonus

of a soaring 11.5-foot vaulted ceiling in

the living room. There’s an easy sense of

flow between spaces, a connectivity that

simply feels good.

Naturally, kitchens are designed to kick

your foodie dreams into high gear. Quartz

counters, full-height glazed tile backsplash,

soft-close cabinetry, and comfortable

bar-style seating — it all adds up to a great

place to get sizzlin’ or to simply hang out

when entertaining family and friends.

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No one else in this area is offering three and den apartment homes, so it’s generating a lot of excitement.– Darryl Price

Craftsmanship and Quality“Dolomiti Homes is a family-run company

that’s been in the construction industry

for over 30 years,” Darryl says. “You see

their commitment to maintaining the

tradition of Old World craftsmanship

and quality everywhere in the details —

swing doors onto your private balcony or

deck, premium laminate flooring in main

living areas, built-in closet organizers,

bathroom tiling that looks just like marble

but is a durable porcelain, and Kohler

fixtures throughout. It’s just the way they

believe a home should be built.”

A Great ’HoodWhen it comes to convenience,

Cristallo is a winner too. You’re in a

quiet, residential neighbourhood with

shops and restaurants only a short

stroll away, and when you want to

head to downtown Vancouver, it’s an

easy, bridgeless drive. Even better, the

upcoming Evergreen Line will open a

whole range of new transit options.

Warm weather brings a diverse

array of festivals and celebrations

including the famous Festival du

Bois a lively celebration of French

Canadian heritage. And here’s an

insider tip. Mundy Park, found less than

a five-minute drive away, is one of the

Lower Mainland’s best huckleberry

picking spots… but don’t let on I told

you so.

Cristallo will be located at 828 Gauthier

Avenue in West Coquitlam. The

presentation centre is now open noon

to 5 p.m. daily except Fridays at 212 –

1020 Austin Avenue in Coquitlam. For

more information visit cristallohomes.

com or call 604.939.6816.


Inspiration

DON’T MISS AN OPPORTUNITY to see

some of Vancouver’s brightest design

talents coming together in an iconic

Vancouver location on the fi rst weekend

of May. A well-regarded furniture

designer and builder herself, Kate

Duncan is the brains behind ADDRESS:

part pop-up shop, part showroom and

part gallery, ADDRESS is Vancouver’s

largest local furniture and home

accessories showcase.

Now in its third year, this event gathers

an astounding assembly of local talents

to collaborate with Kate and her brand

at the iconic Arthur Erickson Waterfall

Building in the heart of the Armoury

District on May 5- 8, 2016.

As a local furniture designer and

maker, Kate decided to create an

opportunity where the abundant local

talent she was surrounded by could

be seen and promoted. This group of

diverse talents are brought together

by design methods that are deeply

rooted in refi ned aesthetics, hands-on

craftsmanship and use of exceptional

materials; resulting in a variety of

contemporary pieces.

Participating brands are hand-selected

by Kate herself. As the event grows

each year, it becomes more and more

important to stay true to the essence

of ADDRESS: focus on the local makers

and help provide a leg up within the

industry. This year, Kate has invited local

interior designer, Amber Kingsnorth of

MāK Interiors to curate the event. This

curated approach creates warm, inviting

vignettes within the space that allow

attendees to revel in design, not just

view it. The brands are folded together

seamlessly within the grouped collection

to create a cultivated ambiance.

This year’s ADDRESS line-up will feature

the launch of Kate’s sexy new furniture line. There are another fi ve brands launching new

product at ADDRESS this year, including wonderful textile work by Ana Isabel Textiles,

Antipod Workshop, Clothstudio (formerly Ravi Designs), as well as Fabulous Furnishings

and Upholstery. Design industry heavyweights Nicholas Purcell Furniture, Ox + Monkey,

Pot Inc., Propellor, Russell Hackney, Shipway Living Design, Stefanie Dueck, Steven

Pollack, Trevor Mills Woodturning, WoodReform and Zoë Luyendijk in collaboration with

Salari Fine Carpet Collections will all be featured in the show’s vignettes.

“We’re pumped for this year’s event! Every aspect of ADDRESS gets bigger and

better each year – this year is no exception. I am so very proud to be a part of the

chic Vancouver design scene,” says Kate.

Check out all this exciting show has to o� er, May 5 - 8, 11am – 6pm, at the Waterfall

Building, 1540 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver.

Springtime Design ShowcaseLocal talents come together for an inspiring pop-up shop/gallery in the Waterfall Building this May

by Stephanie MacDonald and Jenn Taggart, Pitch PR

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COQUITLAM/PORT COQUITLAM/PORT MOODY

Neighbourhood Profile | BURQUITLAM

LIKE THE UNION OF a celebrity

couple, the names “Burnaby” and

“Coquitlam” have been united in the

name “Burquitlam,” to describe an area

where these cities meet. Though some

might say consider the boundaries of

this neighbourhood a little fuzzy, the

Planning Department of the City of

Coquitlam describes them as being north

of the golf course, east of North Road

and south of Port Moody.

LIFESTYLE

At the meeting point of two distinct

cities, it’s hard to qualify the lifestyle

of this neighbourhood at the moment.

One thing’s for certain, though: it’s all

about to change. A new Skytrain station

is opening here in 2016, and developers

have been busy building around that.

Expect all the gentrification that comes

with densification…soon.

Vibe

This is an area in flux, and the vibe is one

of excitement about what the future

holds. People investing in this area are

investing in its future and relying on

the fact that when Burquitlam Skytrain

station opens, it will be that much easier

to get to and from this neighbourhood.

Meet the Neighbours

In 2005, the average family income sat

just above the B.C. average at $66,362,

while unemployment was below-average

at 7.7 per cent. At that same time, visibile

minorities in this neighbourhood made up

38 per cent of the population, and the total

immigrant population was 41 per cent.

In the Area

Not only is a new rapid transit station

proposed for Burquitlam, but factors such

as its proximity to Simon Fraser University,

its alignment along Clarke Road, rapid bus

service to the Lougheed SkyTrain Station

and Coquitlam’s Regional Town Centre

are all part its potential. When you add

wonderful parks, such as Burnaby Lake

and Como Lake, and the malls and shops

already in this neighbourhood, you can

see what all the buzz is about.

Dollars & Sense

Depending on where you go in

Burquitlam, you can spend a couple

of dollars on a coffee and a doughnut

at Tim Horton’s or substantially more

for a pastry and a latte at a place like

Cumpari’s Gelato e Caffe. Retail stores

tend to be middle-to-lower end (such as

H&M and Bootlegger in Lougheed Mall).

Planes, Trains & Automobiles

The buzz about Burquitlam is the area-

defining Burquitlam SkyTrain station

Burquitlam

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Hot Spots

Burquitlam Park: A nice greenspace to play organized sports (there are lit tennis courts, a baseball diamond and basketball courts) or have fun in the playing field or in the children’s playground.

Vancouver Golf Club: Stunning grounds complement the excellent facilities at this members only golf club. This Vancouver Golf Club, which is located on a gorgeous 176-acre woodland park setting, has been open for over 50 years. http://www.vancouvergolfclub.com

Cumpari’s Gelato E Caffe Inc:Truly excellent espresso and gelato at this Italian eatery. The canoli is also spectacular, and they have a variety of cheese cakes on hand. Something here to satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth! https://plus.google.com/102021417285662819889/about?gl=ca&hl=en

Thai Garden Restaurant: Nothing fancy here, but good pad thai, and great lunch deals (most plates are under $7, and you can add a spring roll and salad for an additional $1.50). http://www.thaigardenthai.com

Tartantown: If you have a Scottish enthusiast on your list of people to buy for, this place is full of kilt-y pleasures (sorry, couldn’t stop myself). Look for: bagpipes, Royal Scottish crystal, highland dancewear and tartans (obviously). https://www.tartantown.com

I just bought into the area, because it’s got great potential. I expect there will be lots of things popping up when more people like me move to the area and the SkyTrain station opens. – Sandy, nurse

I’ve lived here a long time, I drive and I like things the way they are. I wish this whole SkyTrain thing wasn’t happening, but there’s not much I can do about it. – Mark, accountant

I think this area needs new life, so I’m happy that it’s changing. There’s not much to do here now, and it’s a bit boring for young people like me. – Maria, barista

Street Corner

that will open with the Evergreen line

in summer 2016. Once this is open, this

will be the most convenient way to get

around, whether commuting to and from

downtown or Burnaby or elsewhere in

the Tri-Cities.

The Good, the Bad, the Rest

As it stands now, Burquitlam is

conveniently situated saddling two cities:

Burnaby and Coquitlam. As such, current

residents of the area have relatively easy

access to the services offered by either

city. When the Evergreen line opens, this

location will be all the more convenient,

and builders are banking on it: there’s a

lot of development under way right now.

» Rentersguide.ca

You’ll definitely get more bang for your buck in Burquitlam. There is already a mix of housing here, but the Evergreen line will bring increased densification, which is usually good news for renters. Expect to pay around $800 for a one-bedroom apartment or condo (plus or minus from here, depending on the frills you need).

$$ / 19.5 km from Vancouver City Hall

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You’ll definitely get more bang for your buck in Burquitlam, and this is an area that the real estate world is buzzing about in regards to investment potential, because of the soon-to-be Burquitlam SkyTrain Station. There is a mix of types of housing here at the moment, and the area is being carefully planned to make it an inceased-densification success story.

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“ Despite economic headwinds, retailer failures, digital disruption and the purchasing habits of a new generation, Canada’s evolving retail property sector and its top malls are doing just fi ne”

BC AND ONTARIO aren’t just superstars

in residential property, they rock in the

commercial real estate world as well –

home to the 10 top malls in Canada.

It’s well documented that these two

provinces are home to Canada’s most

expensive and most active housing

markets. Now, a new study from

commercial real estate services fi rm

Avison Young shows they are also the

top performers in retail sales.

What’s the correlation? We’ll get to

that in a minute.

The study shows that BC and

Vancouver were the leading province

and city for retail sales growth in

2015, at 6.6 per cent and 9.9 per cent,

respectively, followed by Ontario at 4.5

per cent and Toronto at 5.4 per cent.

Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre

was Canada’s most productive mall, with

retail sales of $1,610 per square foot,

displacing Vancouver’s Pacifi c Centre,

10 top malls in Canada – and 1 reason to buy near them

which topped the list in 2014.

Five of the 10 top-performing malls

are in Ontario, and four of those are

located in the Greater Toronto Area.

“Despite economic headwinds,

retailer failures, digital disruption and the

purchasing habits of a new generation,

Canada’s evolving retail property sector

and its top malls are doing just fi ne,” says

Bill Argeropoulos, principal and practice

leader, research, Canada, for Avison

Young. “While hundreds of millions of

dollars have been invested to renovate,

expand or upgrade some of the country’s

prominent malls to attract new retailers

and combat e-commerce, the retail

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Major retail expansions underway in the GTA:

Sherway Gardens

» Is undergoing a $350-million expansion to add 210,000 sq. ft. of retail space, bringing the total to 1.3 million sq. ft. and 245 stores

» Includes four new full service restaurants, each with a unique dining experience

» New, large stores for Harry Rosen and Sporting Life

» Saks Fifth Avenue, opening in 2016

» Nordstrom, opening in 2017

Yorkdale Shopping Centre

» Is undergoing a $331-million expansion, to be completed in fall 2016

» Includes 298,000 sq. ft. of new retail space

Square One

» Is undergoing a $320-million expansion, to be completed in spring 2016

» Includes a new 120,000-sq.-ft. Holt Renfrew

» Also features another 75,000 sq.-ft. of space for additional retailers

Expansions

sector continues to attract new entrants

and signifi cant investor interest as well.”

So, what does all this mean for

residential real estate?

Not to oversimplify Economics 101,

but solid population and wage growth

are among the key contributors to both

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healthy retail and real estate sectors. And

with BC and Ontario economies and

housing markets leading in this regard,

it’s no surprise that residents in these

areas are brimming in the consumer

confi dence department.

So, those markets that are seeing the

largest retail sales growth, are also those

that are experiencing strong average

home price growth.

On the fl ip side, not surprisingly, oil-

dependent provinces such as Alberta and

Saskatchewan, which Argeropoulos says

have the weakest outlook for retail sales,

are also among the areas where home

price growth is weakest.

When the likes of Saks Fifth Avenue

and Nordstrom set up shop, or when

a retailer such as Yorkdale Shopping

Centre undergoes a major expansion,

it’s usually a sign of good times, and that

an area is on the upswing. Like proximity

to mass transit, schools and other

amenities, being close to shopping is a

major attraction for homebuyers. These

features are among the keys to enjoying

your home while you live there, as well

as for potential resale value in the future.

Large retailers and commercial

ventures don’t just pop up in the

middle of nowhere or in declining

neighbourhoods. These companies make

careful, long-range and well planned-out

decisions in lockstep with municipalities

and developers, based on hard data,

research and demographic information.

This is why major retail expansion is

good news: it’s an indicator the economy

continues to strengthen; and, for those

looking to buy a home, it’s a sign to look

out for new or expanding neighbourhoods

and solid buying opportunities.

TOP 10 SHOPPING MALLS*

And how much it will cost you to buy a home nearby

*By retail sales per square foot

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Edmonton

2015:$369,536

2014:$362,657

Calgary

2015:$453,814

2014:$460,584

Ottawa

2015:$369,477

2014:$363,161

Toronto

2015:$622,046

2014:$566,491

MississaugaOnt.

2015:$546,296

2014:$506,579

Vancouver (including Burnaby)

2015:$902,801

2014:$812, 653

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1 Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Toronto $1,610

2 Pacifi c Centre, Vancouver $1,599

3 Oakridge Centre, Vancouver $1,537

4 Eaton Centre, Toronto $1,509

5 Southgate Centre, Edmonton $1,215

6 Chinook Centre, Calgary $1,119

7 Royal Bank Plaza, Toronto $1,096

8 Rideau Centre, Ottawa $1,018

9 Metropolis at Metrotown, Burnaby, BC $1,008

10 Square One, Mississauga, Ont. $994

Top 10 Retail Malls in Canada


Advice | MAKE YOUR MOVE

Avoid being penny wise and pound foolish when planning your move

By Chuck Resnick

MORE ADVICE ONLINEypnexthome.ca/news/advice

THERE’S AN OLD SAYING about being

penny wise and pound foolish, and

I see this play out often in the moving

industry.

When anticipating moving your home

or business, you have the option of

hiring a moving company or doing it

yourself. Although people assume DIY

is the economical way to go, hiring a

professional mover can, in fact, save you

time, stress and even money.

Think about it. By doing it yourself, you

have to rent a truck, determine supplies/

moving equipment and other incidentals.

You need to transfer your possessions

from point A to B safely and e� ciently,

and fi nd helpers.

Few are qualifi ed or willing to get

behind the wheel of a moving truck, so

likely what you end up with is a cargo

van, which requires more than one trip.

You ask a few friends and/or family

members to help with the reward of

cold beverages and pizza, but at the last

minute, some of them do not show up.

Those who do are probably not trained

in things like how to lift boxes without

hurting their backs. There is much more

chance of injury when people move

themselves.

The most common reason why

people opt for DIY is expense, because

they assume that longtime, recognized,

national brand movers are expensive.

Relocation specialists o� er skilled,

trained, bonded, uniformed and

experienced movers who have the same

goal in mind as you — to move your

items as quickly and as safely as possible.

Many movers such as Two Men and a

Truck Canada o� er a free, no obligation

in-home estimate so you know exactly

where you stand should you choose to

hire them. Many people don’t realize

what it takes to move; you may be

surprised at the cost and what it covers.

If you hire professionals to pack as well,

we have all the supplies that ensure

safe travelling for all categories of

possessions, from heavy books to fragile

lamps. Our boxes, for example, come in

standard sizes so they can be stacked in

the moving van to maximize space.

We have dollies, stretch wrap, blankets

and ties for securing items to the van

walls. The goal is to get everything in the

truck secured, so it does not shift during

travel. DIYers likely lack the know-how to

do this e� ectively. Even if you do decide

to pack your own belongings, consider

purchasing professional packing

materials from a reputable mover.

Whether you are moving your

residence belongings or transferring

o� ce furniture, equipment and fi les,

moving specialists know what to plan

for and how to arrange the logistics.

You may have a narrow window of

opportunity because of booking

elevators in a condominium, for

example. We make it our business to

take on the headaches of the move for

you. Moving is one of the most exciting

— and stressful — life steps you can

take. Enlisting a professional mover is a

fabulous stress reducer.

If you are planning a move, think

through the steps needed and keep an

open mind to your options. Sure, you

can do it yourself, but do you really want

to? Doing it yourself will likely cost you

more in time, money and aggravation.

When you look at the big picture, hiring

professional movers may be one of the

best relocation decisions you could make!

Chuck Resnick is vice-president of marketing and operations, Two Men and a Truck Canada. Visit www.twomen.ca.

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Avoid being penny wise and pound foolish when planning your move

By Chuck Resnick


THERE’S AN OLD SAYING about being

penny wise and pound foolish, and

I see this play out often in the moving

industry.

When anticipating moving your home

or business, you have the option of

hiring a moving company or doing it

yourself. Although people assume DIY

is the economical way to go, hiring a

professional mover can, in fact, save you

time, stress and even money.

Think about it. By doing it yourself, you

have to rent a truck, determine supplies/

moving equipment and other incidentals.

You need to transfer your possessions

from point A to B safely and e� ciently,

and fi nd helpers.

Few are qualifi ed or willing to get

behind the wheel of a moving truck, so

likely what you end up with is a cargo

van, which requires more than one trip.

You ask a few friends and/or family

members to help with the reward of

cold beverages and pizza, but at the last

minute, some of them do not show up.

Those who do are probably not trained

in things like how to lift boxes without

hurting their backs. There is much more

chance of injury when people move

themselves.

The most common reason why

people opt for DIY is expense, because

they assume that longtime, recognized,

national brand movers are expensive.

Relocation specialists o� er skilled,

trained, bonded, uniformed and

experienced movers who have the same

goal in mind as you — to move your

items as quickly and as safely as possible.

Many movers such as Two Men and a

Truck Canada o� er a free, no obligation

in-home estimate so you know exactly

where you stand should you choose to

hire them. Many people don’t realize

what it takes to move; you may be

surprised at the cost and what it covers.

If you hire professionals to pack as well,

we have all the supplies that ensure

safe travelling for all categories of

possessions, from heavy books to fragile

lamps. Our boxes, for example, come in

standard sizes so they can be stacked in

the moving van to maximize space.

We have dollies, stretch wrap, blankets

and ties for securing items to the van

walls. The goal is to get everything in the

truck secured, so it does not shift during

travel. DIYers likely lack the know-how to

do this e� ectively. Even if you do decide

to pack your own belongings, consider

purchasing professional packing

materials from a reputable mover.

Whether you are moving your

residence belongings or transferring

o� ce furniture, equipment and fi les,

moving specialists know what to plan

for and how to arrange the logistics.

You may have a narrow window of

opportunity because of booking

elevators in a condominium, for

example. We make it our business to

take on the headaches of the move for

you. Moving is one of the most exciting

— and stressful — life steps you can

take. Enlisting a professional mover is a

fabulous stress reducer.

If you are planning a move, think

through the steps needed and keep an

open mind to your options. Sure, you

can do it yourself, but do you really want

to? Doing it yourself will likely cost you

more in time, money and aggravation.

When you look at the big picture, hiring

professional movers may be one of the

best relocation decisions you could make!

Chuck Resnick is vice-president of marketing and operations, Two Men and a Truck Canada. Visit www.twomen.ca.


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Advice | FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING

IMAGINE A HOUSE of cards – or a game

of Jenga – where one wrong move

could cause everything to come crashing

down. This is the fear some have when it

comes to foreign investors in Canadian

real estate.

The concern is that foreign buyers–

those who live elsewhere but buy

properties in Canada and rent them out

– are driving up home prices, particularly

in hot markets such as Vancouver

and Toronto. This o� shore demand is

leading to, some believe, an artifi cial and

unsustainable market which could cause

a crash if for any reason these owners

pulled out or sold their homes en masse.

“People are concerned that foreign

buyers are coming in and buying too

many properties and driving the prices

up,” Ben Myers, senior vice-president,

market research and analytics at Fortress

Real Developments, told New Home

Guide. “That is the big concern.”

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.

is taking steps to address this “data gap,”

by scheduling meetings with industry

stakeholders and other measures. In

Budget 2016, Prime Minister Justin

Trudeau promised to get a better handle

on the issue.

Some of these foreign buyers are

paying cash – given that Canadian

properties are a relative bargain

compared to prices back home for

Chinese buyers, for example. This means

they’re not borrowing from Canadian

banks or requiring insurance from

CMHC, further contributing to the dearth

of data. Without such transparency,

it could fall on real estate agents and

lawyers to report such transactions.

The problem with this scenario,

points out Don R. Campbell, well known

real estate investor and author, is that

“data without action or policy is just

knowledge.” There is nothing currently

in place preventing foreigners from

purchasing Canadian real estate.

“I’m a stats guy,” adds Myers. “I’d

love to see the information, but I

think we have a pretty good idea that

residential real estate sales activity to

non-domestic buyers is pretty isolated

to Toronto and Vancouver. Should

Canadian taxpayers in every other

metro

area be on the hook for the cost

of collecting this info?

“If we fi nd out foreign buyers own

1.2 per cent of Canadian residential

dwellings – 3.5 per cent in Toronto units

and 6.1 per cent in Vancouver – then

what? How much will it cost to take the

next steps?

“Even if you had the proper data and

the world’s best econometricians, you

could never know what a home would

have sold for if a foreign purchaser didn’t

buy it,” says Myers.

Campbell says any such data would be

“incredibly inaccurate, given the many

ways in which the ultimate purchaser

can hide who is buying.”

He also points out that The Personal

Information Protection and Electronic

Documents Act (PIPEDA) could limit any

disclosure. PIPEDA sets out ground rules

for how private sector organizations

may collect, use or disclose personal

information in the course of commercial

activities.

Wayne Karl is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and business. In Fundamentally Speaking, Wayne explores the basics – such as economic fundamentals – you need to examine when buying

property. He can be reached at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl

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Why we need context, not just data, on foreign investors

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Inspiration | Q&A

WHEN YOU HIRE A DESIGNER the space

they create for you is, of course, custom.

But the elements in that room — are they

a carefully curated collection that will

work in your space or are they custom

made, just for you?

New Condo Guide caught up with

celebrity designer Yanic Simard,

principal of the award-winning

boutique fi rm Toronto Interior Design

Group (tidg.ca), to ask him about

custom pieces, and he’s given us some

amazing insight into creating the best

custom essentials for your home.

New Condo Guide: Why custom?

Yanic Simard: My idea of comfort

is living in a space that feels right — a

personal retreat where you end up at the

end of the day, and it just feels good. Going custom is the best way

to achieve that.

NCG: Custom can be costly. Are there cost-eff ective ways

to get custom looks?

YS: Upholstery. Custom upholstering an entire piece of furniture, such as

an armchair or a sofa, can quickly add up. But focusing on something simple,

like the seats of dining chairs, can be a small investment with a big payoff .

This approach also gives you the opportunity to create a lot of looks that

you are unlikely to fi nd in a store, such as matching your drapery to a chair

back for a statement that says “custom,” loud and clear. This also provides

an opportunity to use a small amount of high-end fabric for accents and

apply a plainer and more durable material to high-impact areas, such as the

seat, for the best of both worlds (and a balanced budget).

NCG: Are there areas where you more strongly recommend

going the custom route?

YS: Drapery. As with upholstery, custom draperies can require investing

in materials and labour. However, a custom drapery treatment is by far

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the best way to achieve an elegant look,

especially for windows of an unusual

size or walls that do not perfectly suit

a pre-made panel. This is why custom

drapery is generally considered worth

the investment.

In many cases it is possible to extend

a ready-made panel instead of starting

from scratch. In much less time than it

takes to make a panel from scratch, a

seamstress (or skilled DIYer) can cut the

bottom of a packaged curtain and attach

a panel of a second fabric, creating a

perfect length, colour-block statement

without the full price tag.

NCG: Do you recommend

customizing pieces of furniture?

YS: Creating a custom piece of furniture

for a client is many designers’ dream,

but it can sound more like a nightmare

for homeowners. The cost, time,

imagination and decisions required can

make choosing a custom piece seem

overwhelming compared to simply

dropping by a store and walking away

with a new find.

NCG: Are there any design issues

that are more easily overcome with

custom options, where you tend to

prefer custom?

YS: Mirrors for the bathroom. Custom

inset mirrors solve a lot of issues in

bathroom design. They expand a space

visually, and they also replace a large

area of tile, allowing a seamless, fully

tiled look without requiring as much

material to be purchased. When you use

a mirror wall to wall or floor to ceiling

— and skip the frame cost — you’ll save

even more while getting a perfectly

polished look.

It’s a good idea especially in a

compact bathroom, letting you splurge

on a smaller amount of must-have stone

and doubling the look of it.

NCG: What are some of the current

trends in customization?

YS: There’s a big trend to upcycle, so

if what you have is in good condition,

customizing the finish is becoming a popular option. Beautiful, colourful

cabinetry can be rare, especially in the exact hue of your choice. In fact,

you’re more likely to find a dated or drab shade if you’re living in an older

home. If the existing units are in good condition, having the fronts sprayed

with a new finish can be very reasonable in price compared to a full

replacement.

The same can be said for salvaged vanities. Whether your look is

eclectic, traditional, modern or rustic, a salvaged furniture piece used as

a vanity can make for an excellent twist in any bathroom. A simple coat

of paint (or just a sealant to keep worn-in character as is), a few cuts and

a basic block vessel sink can transform nearly any furniture piece into a

bathroom vanity. You can also try adding a solid slab to create a more

traditional countertop, or take an inexpensive cabinet frame and replace

just the doors to achieve a unique look while still providing plenty of

closed storage.

NCG: Are there any customizations that are particularly

influenced by the client?

YS: Art — this is definitely one element that needs to speak to the client

on another level. In a Miami condo space I recently designed, I wanted

to bring a sense of South Beach artistic flair without letting it swallow the

budget. I found high-resolution images created by a local artist online

and had them printed directly onto acrylic. If you want to customize art

for yourself, ask a local printer what materials they can print on, and try

something fun, like canvas, cloth, parchment, plastic or even wood. The

result will be unique art pieces with a true artistic story, but without the

art auction price.

And of course, there are also many good reasons to buy a one-of-a-

kind original piece of art from your local gallery.

Sometimes just a little change goes a beautifully long way.


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Advice | MIND OVER MORTGAGE

10 Tips on obtaining a mortgage after bankruptcyPeople get into fi nancial trouble for many reasons. Here’s how to work your way out

MANY CANADIANS FIND themselves

bogged down with a bad credit rating for

the wrong reason – illness, losing a job

or simply not understanding consumer

credit. Sometimes bad fi nancial situations

happen to good people and bankruptcy

is the only way out. But it’s not all doom

and gloom, there are a number of

strategies for putting one’s credit back

on track and getting approved for a

mortgage, even after bankruptcy.

Going from one fi nancial institution

to the next, only to be declined again

and again can be very frustrating. This is

where an experienced Mortgage Expert

can make all the di� erence.

The following are some key points to

take into account:

» Reasons for bankruptcy: If a

bankruptcy was due to factors

beyond your control, this is more

acceptable to the lender than if the

bankruptcy was the result of poor

money management and excessive

debt, which can a� ect the terms of an

applicant’s mortgage approval.

» Length of time since bankruptcy

discharge: Di� erent lenders have

di� erent criteria regarding the length

of time since a bankruptcy after which

they will grant a mortgage – typically

two years along with proof of re-

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consider applicants with a more recent

bankruptcy as long as the bankruptcy

has been discharged.

» Locating the right lender: Some

lenders will not approve a mortgage

if a bankruptcy shows up on a credit

report, however some lenders on the

B-side (alternative lenders) will consider

doing so, provided the borrower can

demonstrate that he or she has the

income to support the payments and is

now a lower credit risk.

» The type of property: Lenders look

at properties in good condition

located in urban centres and desirable

neighbourhoods that are highly

marketable.

» Size of down payment: With a

past bankruptcy, most lenders will

consider at least a minimum 20%

down payment consisting of 10%

of the down payment coming from

borrower’s own funds.

» Credit report: A detailed history of how

consistently one’s fi nancial obligations

are met, a credit report provides a

picture of fi nancial health based on

past behaviour. You can obtain a copy

of your credit report for free from

Equifax at equifax.ca and Trans Union at

transunion.ca.

» Credit score: A credit score is an

objective summary that translates

personal information from a credit

report and other sources into a three-

digit number representing overall

credit-worthiness. A borrower’s credit

score may determine the rate of the

mortgage; the higher one’s credit

score, the better the rate.

» Rate considerations: Most lenders

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even some extra fees to those with

a bankruptcy. A lender may grant a

better rate if certain lending criteria

have been met, such as: two years

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scores, saved down payment, good

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Advice | STYLE FILE

FOR EVERYTHING MOTHERS DO, Mother’s Day is a

perfect time to say thanks. But coming up with a way

to show your thanks can be a challenge. You probably

want to get mom something special that she’ll treasure,

something to pamper her, or something useful. Here

are some gift suggestions I know my mom, and many

mothers I know, would love to receive.

1. Service for four — or more!Does your mom love to have gatherings over meals?

Or enjoy entertaining outside? The PC home goods

and dishware from Real Canadian Superstore for the

spring are stunning! From bold colours and prints to

neutral tinted clears, they have a look and feel that’s sure to put

a smile on mom’s face every time she entertains…and every

time she thinks about who supplied these great pieces. And at

these prices, you can treat mom to multiple pieces! They are

available at Real Canadian Superstores nationwide and select

Loblaws.

2. TableReclaim your place as her favourite child with this funky

furniture from Lumin Concepts. It¹s a side table, stool, footrest,

or a record crate for her Abba collection. A versatile piece

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While every city in Canada holds dear its most popular neighbourhoods, there is always room for great places to live, and better yet, to be the fi rst to discover them. Toronto’s West Queen West wasn’t always hip, Vancouver’s West End didn’t always win awards and Calgary’s Beltine couldn’t always have been one of the best. Here’s our list of up-and-coming neighbourhoods to look out for in 2016!

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brightens up her table. I love the KitchenAid nesting ceramic four-piece set in

almond cream.

5. Home oasisWhen you’re not sure what to get mom, and just need to have inspiration hit, take a

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looking like new. Every pillow has hypoallergenic down-like feather fi lling, is reversible,

cruelty-free, and recyclable. The Jo Alcorn Collection is available at shop.ca.

7. PlantGive mum back the gift of life with these beautiful minimalist plant-scapes from

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(unlike her children), this verdant vegetation will brighten up any space;

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Located in the heart of South

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Advice | MORTGAGE ADVICE

Savings options for buying a home

IF YOU WANT TO SAVE for a home in the

next fi ve years, you should avoid stocks

because you could lose money. Instead,

you should use no-risk options like a

high-interest savings account or GICs.

But what type of savings vehicle should

you use?

There are three di� erent types of

accounts to choose from and each has

its own advantages and disadvantages.

Here are your options:

RRSP

An RRSP allows the money you save to

grow tax-free. If you qualify as a fi rst-

time homebuyer, you’ll also be able to

take advantage of the Home Buyers’

Plan (HBP).

Using the HBP, you can withdraw up

to $25,000 from your RRSP as long as

the money was deposited more than 90

days ago. If you’re buying with a spouse

or partner who’s also a fi rst-time buyer,

you can each take out $25,000 for a total

of $50,000. The money you withdraw

has to be taken out no later than 30 days

after the closing date.

You must repay what you borrowed

the second year after the year you

withdrew the funds. You have up to

15 years to repay that amount.

For example, if you borrow $24,000

from your RRSP, you’ll need to pay

$1,600 a year ($24,000 divided by 15,

equals $1,600).

You can pay more than the $1,600

towards your HBP in any given year and

your annual payments will decrease. If

you decide to pay $9,400 in the second

year, then you’ll only need to pay $1,000

a year thereafter.

The great thing about the money you

withdraw from your RRSP for the HBP is

it’s tax-free. However, if you can’t a� ord

to make the annual payment, you’ll have

to declare it as RRSP income on your

tax return.

TFSA

Like an RRSP, a TFSA also allows your

money to grow tax-free. But there aren’t

as many restrictions as there are with

an RRSP.

If you’re buying a home for the

second or third time, you can still make

a tax-free withdrawal from your TFSA.

There aren’t any fi rst-time homebuyer

restrictions.

You’re not restricted from borrowing

just $25,000 because you can withdraw

as much as you want from a TFSA. You

also don’t have to pay the money back

over a specifi c timeframe. In fact, you

don’t have to repay the amount you took

out and there aren’t any tax penalties.

The other good thing about using

your TFSA is you keep your RRSP intact

and allow your money to compound

over time so you can save more for

retirement.

However, you won’t get a tax refund if

you save using a TFSA instead of an RRSP.

If you were to get a refund, you could use

that extra cash for your down payment

and be able to save even more money.

Non-registered account

You could use a non-registered account

to save for a house but this isn’t the best

option because you’ll be taxed on any

interest earned.

The only reason you might use this

type of account is if you don’t have any

RRSP or TFSA contribution room, which

is highly unlikely.

However, you can withdraw as much

money as you want from a non-

registered account and you never have

to pay it back.

Which one to choose?

RRSPs and TFSAs allow your money to

grow tax-free while a non-registered

account does not. A TFSA has fewer

restrictions while a saving in an RRSP will

provide you with tax refunds, which can

increase your savings.

The best option might be to use a

combination of both.

Alyssa Richard is the founder and CEO of ratehub.ca, a mortgage rate comparison site that aims to empower Canadians to make smart fi nancial decisions.

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“Redbrick Georgian rowhomes are

what made MOSAIC famous,” says

Geoff Duyker. “Simply put, we love

Georgian rowhomes and are proud

to share the expertise we’ve gained

after 13 years with our buyers at

MORGAN. We continue to sweat the

smallest details — master suites that

accommodate a king-sized bed, kitchen

islands with an eating bar and the space

to walk behind it, 10-foot ceilings

throughout the main living levels and

Fall in Love with Your Neighbourhood“The Morgan Heights neighbourhood

has developed a unique identity and

sense of community that’s just going to

get better with time,” Geoff notes. “It’s

a neighbourhood rich in amenities, and

MORGAN is perfectly positioned to take

full advantage of them all.”

No kidding. The soon to be complete

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Grandview Ridge Trail greenway

connects you to parks and other public

green spaces, plus you can stroll to the

brand new Grandview Heights Aquatic

Centre in about 10 minutes. Or, when

you’re feeling the need for some retail

therapy and a celebratory dinner out,

The Shops at Morgan Crossing and

Grandview Corners await your pleasure

just a few blocks down the road.

“Parents also tell us they appreciate

being so close to both Southridge Private

School and Earl Marriott Public School,”

he adds.

The MORGAN Home Store and three,

fully decorated model homes open

on Saturday, May 7th on 24th Avenue

between 162nd and 163rd Streets in

South Surrey. Priced from $449,900 with

two-, three- and four-bedroom plans

available. For more information and to

priority register, visit mosaichomes.com

or call 604.538.8695.

recessed portico-style entryways

framed in red brick.”

Best of all, whether it’s a sunny,

space-efficienct two-bedroom and den

ideal for first time buyers or a luxurious,

four-bedroom home for active, growing

families, MORGAN has a plan to suit

every lifestyle.

Inside, MORGAN features interiors

inspired by Shaker and farmhouse

kitchens — simple proportions and

detailing, soothing white-on-white tones

with metallic accents, and plenty of

natural materials like stone slab counters

and engineered hardwood flooring. “The

look is crisp, uncluttered and timeless yet

reflects a smart, contemporary feel with

every modern essential,” Geoff explains.

Location South Surrey

BuilderMOSAIC Homes

Development Morgan Heights

Home Type Rowhomes

Sales Centres: 24th Avenue between 162nd and 163rd Streets

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GUILDHOUSE’s one-, two-, and three-

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“We will be offering some exciting new

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that make a huge difference to livability

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light so they’re beautiful to look at and

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getting eastbound to the sunshine of

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Homeowners who prefer to go

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stroll over to the neighbouring

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“GUILDHOUSE will also be a short

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The GUILDHOUSE Home Store opens

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Vibrant Neighbourhood “We’re long-time fans of this

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Geoff says. Rapidly he lists off a few

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screens of Landmark Cinemas. “And

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tacos in Surrey.” Of course, there’s also

The Taphouse when you’re in the mood

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BuilderMOSAIC Homes

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Home Type Apartments

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on Wreck Beach (no need for that walk-in closet to store your

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As land and home prices in Metro Vancouver have sharply

risen, City Hall has been slowly changing land use policy

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traditional single-family neighbourhoods, but when we look

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at this trend worldwide, in a historical context, as well as from

a sustainability perspective, we can see that it is the right,

perhaps only, way to move forward.

“There’s virtually no single-family housing in New York City

or London,” said Bob Rennie at the 2015 Urban development

Institute luncheon. He went on to say that unless Vancouver

wanted to become a “resort city” for the rich, people are going

to have to accept that their dreams of a single family home

need to be adjusted. John Stevell of Reliance properties

pointed out that before WW2, single room occupancy hotels

and rooming houses were considered perfectly fi ne places for

unmarried working people to live. With the economic boom

of the 1950s, all of a sudden everyone needed a white picket

fence, and for a while, Vancouver could sustain this growth.

Then we ran out of space.

Simple supply-side economics defi nitely is behind the rise of

home prices and reduced aff ordability, but aff ordability isn’t the

only reason that we should be embracing density. There’s our

other Vancouver buzzword to consider: sustainability.

Dense communities can also make diverse green systems,

such as district energy, cheaper to build and higher density

buildings themselves enable sharing of resources such

as energy and water. Moving from single-family homes

to condominiums can result to a 40% reduction in the

ecological footprint of the household related to housing and

transportation.

The City of Vancouver’s The EcoDensity program, o� cially launched in 2007, was an unprecedented planning e� ort to use density, design, and land use as catalysts for an environmentally sustainable, a� ordable and livable Vancouver.

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The City of Vancouver’s The EcoDensity program, officially

launched in 2007, was an unprecedented planning effort to use

density, design, and land use as catalysts for an environmentally

sustainable, affordable and livable Vancouver. Acknowledging

the controversial nature of the discussion, the program states,

“density holds many keys to directly addressing climate change

and our city’s environmental impact – reducing greenhouse

gas emissions through dramatically reduced auto reliance,

more efficient use of urban land and existing infrastructure,

improved viability of energy efficient buildings and green

energy systems, and more resilient and adaptable communities

through a greater diversity of building types and land uses”.

So, how far have we come with Vancouver’s EcoDensity

initiatives?

Vancouver started by increasing density in new

developments, particularly on former industrial land such as

Southeast False Creek and the Olympic Village where there

were no existing residents who were likely to object. The City

created a powerful discretionary zoning system and flexible

density bonuses to persuade developers to pay for parks,

child care, cultural facilities, community centers, and social

housing, which the EcoDensity plan deemed ingredients

necessary to build complete and vibrant neighborhoods.

Though it took quite a while to really come to life, The Olympic

Village neighbourhood, the true test of this approach, was

recently named by Vancouver magazine the “Best Vancouver

Neighbourhood”. Still, it’s not exactly what you would call

“affordable.” The average two-bedroom condo there costs

around $800,000.

In formerly single-family areas, particularly in East Vancouver,

the re-zoning of single-family lots into multi-family has

actually raised prices, as deep-pocketed developers compete

with families to buy this desirable land. This is not great news

if you’re looking for a detached house with a yard. On the flip

side, this is creating more housing stock for those families who

feel living in the city is worth walking a couple of blocks to the

swing set in the park.

Does all this make our city more “livable”? That’s a subjective

measure, and though Vancouver is consistently rated

internationally as one of the most livable cities on the planet,

many actual residents of this city might beg to differ, as they are

forced to move to less “livable” cities like Nanaimo and Prince

George in order to afford to live. In order for our city to be truly

“livable” there has to be a place where our teachers, police

officers, bartenders, electricians, nurses and other workers who

sustain the day to day life of this beautiful place can live.

Density brings us closer to sustainability, that much is clear.

But if we keep densifying without addressing affordability, then

we’re in danger of losing what makes this city truly “livable” –

the great people who live and work here.

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These home upgrades are your best return on investment

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UPGRADING YOUR HOME IS, without

doubt, an endeavour undertaken

with the intention of producing a higher

standard of living for yourself and

your family. This process is always an

exhilarating and creative one

that allows you to customize your living

space into exactly what you dreamed of.

As you review the countless home

magazines and home style blogs, the

choices will start to pile up leaving you

with a long list of options that you can

include in your build that may seem

appealing at the outset. These items

may include several cool and innovative

features and products that appeal to

the average home or condo owner due

to the instant gratifi cation of enjoying

such an item. Unfortunately, these are

not always value-based upgrades for the

build. Instead, these upgrades focus on

the fi nal fi nish as opposed to the addition

of another desirable feature or best

practice construction.

In order to avoid losing sight of value

in the whirlwind of selections and

upgrades, check the accompanying list

of home improvements, based on return

on investment. Keep these returns in

mind as they can help you start with a

solid base when completing investment

projects.

At resale, for example, the di� erence

in the quality of your selection can be

quickly recognized and refl ected in the

fi nal sale price.

These fi gures represent the typical

return on invest for di� erent areas of

your home and despite being very

simple, can lend a good train of thought

when completing your next home

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Advice | MONEY MATTERS

PEOPLE TELL ME they don’t know

how to make a budget. Once I started

doing the show Til Debt Do Us Part

and introduced the magic jars, people

headed out to buy their own. But they

still couldn’t figure out how much

money to put in the bloody things.

So I’ve created a step-by-step plan.

Using this plan and Gail’s Interactive

Budget Worksheet (gailvazoxlade.

com/resources/interactive_budget_

worksheet.html), you can build a

budget that will tell you how you’re

doing and how much to stick in the jars

if you’ve decided to live on cash.

Okay, here we go.1. On the budget worksheet, fill in

all the amounts under income. You’ll

need your “gross” income and your

“net” income. If you make $60,000 a

year gross, you would enter 60,000/12

(which is $60,000 divided by 12.) Ditto

for your monthly net income.

If you’re paid on any other schedule,

you have to use your lowest monthly

income as your base, and use any

extra money you receive to boost

your planned spending (for things like

furniture acquisitions, vacations, and

the like).

2. Enter any other sources of

income you may have. You must

use “monthly” amounts. So if you

average $6,000 in annual child

support received, you would enter

$500 for your monthly amount. If

you receive income that is irregular

— like an annual bonus — do not

enter it under income. Why? Well,

if you bank on getting it and you

don’t you’ll be SOL. Better to use that

money for things like gifts, vacations,

and other extras — things you don’t

have to pay for if the bonus doesn’t

materialize.

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3. Now it’s time for the fi xed expenses.

Get out your last bank statement(s).

Based on what you spent last month,

fi ll in the fi xed expenses. Don’t worry if

the numbers seem high at fi rst, just put

in what you spent last month, based on

what went out of your bank account.

4. We’re going to skip down to “saving”

now. Yep, you have to save. Don’t bother

arguing, you have to save. I want you to

divide your monthly income by 100 and

multiply your answer by fi ve. There, that’s

fi ve per cent and is the minimum you

should be saving. Ultimately, you need

to save 10 per cent, but let’s start with

fi ve per cent and work from there. Under

“emergency” enter $100.

5. Next we’ll do debt repayment. Add up

your monthly debt repayment amounts.

Include what you’re spending to repay

everything except your mortgage and

your car loan/lease. Put it under “debt

repayment.”

6. Now look at the bottom line on the

budget — the line that says Income

– Expenses. What do you have left?

Whatever it is, that’s what you have to

work with to budget for your variable

expenses. Yup. That’s it. Go ahead

and divvy up the money in the various

categories under Variable Expenses. If

you fi nd you’re left with $20 a month for

groceries and you know that just won’t

do, then you have two choices:

You can go back and cut expenses.

Yup, even in fi xed expenses you

can fi nd places to cut like cell phone

or cable.

You can make more money. Work

harder, work smarter. Get a second job,

a third job, a better job.

That’s your budget.

Two more things:7. You’ll see that the budget

automatically calculated how much must

go into each of your jars each week/

month if you plan to live on cash.

8. You’ll also see your percentages

automatically calculated. The fi nancial

rule of thumb says you shouldn’t

spend more than 35 per cent of

your net income on housing. (That

includes mortgage/rent, condo fees/

maintenance, property tax and utilities.)

If you’re spending more than 35 per

cent, either you can look for ways to cut

back on your housing costs, you can

make more money, or you can trim in

other areas (like transportation) so you

end up balancing at the bottom line.

It’s your money. You can do anything

you want with it except spend more than

you make.


You can build a budget that will tell you how you’re doing and how much to stick in the jars if you’ve decided to live on cash.

Gail Vaz-Oxlade is the host of Til Debt Do Us Part and author of Debt Free Forever and blogs daily at gailvazoxlade.com


Advice | CLEANING ADVICE

4 disgusting things you’re doing at home unknowingly

AN EXPERT ON THE chemistry of clean,

Kim Dunn holds a degree in industrial

microbiology and owns a Molly Maid

franchise. She spoke with us about the

disgusting things we’re doing at home –

and it has us changing our ways.

The fi rst thing you need to be aware

of, explains Dunn, is fomites. “Fomites

are any contaminated inanimate object.

We are surrounded by fomites – germ-

holding things,” she says.

So what are the worst culprits? You’ll be

surprised – and more than a little grossed

out by the things you’ve been doing.

Disgusting thing you’re doing #1: Sponges

The gross factor: A sponge has 10

million bacteria per square inch.

“It’s as dirty as it smells!” she says

emphatically. “It’s loaded with bacteria –

Salmonella, E. coli, Pseudomonus – and

has a surface area 1,000 times that of a

cloth. Just think of all of those nooks and

crannies. The toilet seat is cleaner than

a cutting board wiped down with a dirty

sponge – the sponge is 200,000 times

dirtier,” says Dunn.

The fi x: It’s always moist and damp

– and a rinse isn’t a cleansing,” she

explains. Use a micro fi bre cloths,

which does the job and is much more

sanitary. If you insist on using a sponge

for more than a day or two (Dunn’s sta�

are instructed to toss sponges after two

days) then you need to disinfect them

with one of these three methods:

1. Run them through the dishwasher

2. Soak them in a concentration of one

part bleach to nine parts water for at

least fi ve minutes

3. Boil them in a pot of water at 60° C

for fi ve minutes (in the microwave or

on the stove).

Disgusting thing you’re doing #2: The loofah

Exfoliating is over-rated, but if you must

do it, ditch the loofah and go with a body

wash that includes an exfoliant.

The gross factor: A person sheds 1.5

million skin fl akes an hour.

“Guess what’s stuck on that loofah?

Staph aureus is a common bacteria on

the skin, but Staph A on the inside isn’t a

good thing.”

The fi x: You can’t bleach it, the best

you can do is soak it in a 50/50 mixture

of vinegar and water for at least an hour.

It’s always in a humid area; if you have

to use one, hang it up to help it stay dry

between uses.

Disgusting thing you’re doing #3: Wall-to-wall carpeting

The gross factor: It’s a botanical zoo.

Skin cells multiplied by the number of

people, pet hair, fungus, dust mites,

allergens, food and dirt from the outside.

“Carpeting is 4,000 times dirtier than

the toilet seat. Just think about pets

coming in from a walk or out of a

litter box.”

The fi x: Use a good vacuum,

preferably with a HEPA fi lter or a central

vac. Steam clean carpeting once or

twice a year, but not more. Too much

moisture can encourage mould growth

under the carpet.

Disgusting thing you’re doing #4: The TV remote

The gross factor: They’re dropped on

the fl oor, get sat on by people and pets,

stu� ed into dirty crevices of the couch

and constantly touched by everyone in

the family – and more often than not

have grease stains (we don’t wash our

hands when eating popcorn and change

the channels).

If we want to continue with the toilet

seat comparison, the TV remote is about

4,000 times dirtier than the toilet seat.

And if you haven’t wiped it down since

the day you brought the TV home – then

much, much dirtier.

The fi x: Once a week take a cloth

slightly moistened with alcohol or a

disinfectant cloth like a Lysol or Clorox

wipe and wipe down the remote. In

fact, the grunge factor goes for all the

remotes in your home, plus things like

the computer keyboard, the light switch

and any other surface you constantly

touch – however briefl y.

In love with design and decor, Elisa is senior editor of Condo Guide, Home Decor & Renovations, Renters Guide and Commercial Investor. When not searching out some unusual solutions to her century home’s reno projects, she’s busy discovering the next best thing in Toronto. [email protected]

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ENERGY STAR DOESN’T RATE DRYERS.

I say it’s because they’re inherently

ine� cient. But Energy Star states that all

models use similar amounts of energy,

so there’s no point.

I personally prefer my two dry racks

— outside in summer, inside in winter

(my husband loves “crunchy” jeans and

towels). But if you don’t have a lot of

outside space, or your building doesn’t

allow outside laundry (many don’t), your

dryer is an expensive necessity.

Though dryers are ine� cient by their

nature, there are many you can help

your dryer be “eco-friendlier”. BC Hydro

has great tips to shrink drying time on

their website bchydro.com/powersmart,

including using dryer balls.

Introducing Jennifer. She turned

her Christmas project to cut costs

and gift something hand-crafted into

ULAT, an eco-friendly wool dryer ball

business!

Each ball weighs about two ounces.

Use three at a time to absorb moisture,

rotate clothes, and provide better air

circulation.

Why use wool dryer balls?

• Depending on the make and model of

your dryer, they decrease drying time

by 30 to 50 per cent, saving energy

and money

• Decreased wrinkles = less time ironing!

• No static

• Safe for people with sensitive skin

(works well with cloth diapers)

How to use wool dryer balls

• Best for natural fi bers, like cotton (not

acrylics or polyester blends)

• Use all three at once to ensure balance,

consistency, and e� ciency

• They’ll pill—it means they’re working

• To scent clothes, add a few drops of an

essential oil to each

• Store them in a well-ventilated area

(never in plastic)

Do wool dryer balls work in all types of dryers?

Yes. But the size of the laundry load,

model, and make of machine will

determine the degree of e� ciency.

A newer machine will have better

e� ciency performance overall. But you

can reduce drying time by 30 per cent

even with an older dryer model.

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Hot Properties

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previews and registration

EVERLY GREENHome type: Townhomes and Single-family

Developer: Streetside Developments

On the Street: 8217–204B Street, Langley

On the Web: everlygreen.ca

Info: Located in the vibrant Willoughby

neighbourhood, Everly Green off ers a rare

opportunity to purchase either a townhome

(some with rooftop decks) or a single-family

strata home (many with master-on-main fl oor

plans). Both home types share a lush, central

greenway. Excellent proximity to shopping, transit,

schools, and the Langley Events Centre.

LANGARA WEST Home type: Midrise

Developer: Vivagrand Developments

On the Street: 59th Avenue and Cambie Street,

Vancouver

On the Web: langaraliving.com

Contact: 604.620.7764

Info: Registration is underway for these one-,

two-, and three-bedroom homes. Comprised

of two, six-storey concrete buildings, Langara

West will feature expansive views of Winona Park

and is an easy stroll to the Langara Golf Course

and the upcoming Canada Line Station at 57th.

Designed to be LEED Gold Certifi ed, homes will

include upscale fi nishings and onsite amenities to

complement active, urban lifestyles.

THE CROSSINGHome type: Townhomes

Developer: Gramercy

Starting price: Anticipated to start in the

$400,000s

On the Web: gramercy.ca/thecrossing

Info: Located on a quiet, country road across

from Peace Portal Golf Course, these 67 two- to

four-bedroom townhomes back onto natural

parkland. There are numerous walking trails and

Peace Arch Provincial Park is a fi ve-minute stroll

away along a country road. When you do need

urban amenities, there’s boutique and big box

shopping plus restaurants and other services just

a 10-minute drive away at the Grandview area.

EVERLY GREEN

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MCKINNONHome type: Lowrise

Developer: Cressey

On the Street: 48th Avenue and West Boulevard,

Vancouver

On the Web: cressey.com

Info: Hot on the heels of their popular Sterling,

Cressey introduces McKinnon — a collection of

40 luxurious, concrete apartment residences in

Vancouver’s historic Kerrisdale neighbourhood.

Long known for it’s warm, friendly ambiance,

Kerrisdale is a community that has it all — iconic

merchants, famous restaurants, inviting farmers

markets, and pristine golf courses. Register today

so you’re in the know for this exclusive, luxurious

offering. Naturally every home will include the

famous CresseyKitchen™ — just in case you’re

wondering.

PLATEAU AT GRANDVIEW HEIGHTSHome type: Single-family

Developer: Foxridge Homes

PLATEAU

On the Street: 25th Avenue and 164th Street,

South Surrey

On the Web: foxridgehomes.ca

Info: Tucked into a quiet neighbourhood yet

only minutes to top ranked schools and urban

conveniences, this delightful community of 65

single-family homes draws inspiration from

Foxridge’s Morgan Rise community which

sold out in just seven months. Each of these

three-bedroom homes boasts approximately

2,650 to 2,700 square feet of open living space,

landscaped fenced yards, detached double car

garages and contemporary finishes that can

be customized in the Foxridge Design Centre.

Register today so you’re among the first to see

for yourself.

VIRTUOSOHome type: Mid-rise

Developer: Adera

On the Street: 118 – 6033 Gray Avenue,

Vancouver

On the Web: adera.com

Contact: 604.211.8878

Info: This exciting collection of urban

condominium homes is Adera’s 10th building in

UBC’s coveted Wesbrook Village. Overlooking

Nobel Park and directly adjacent to UBC Farm,

Virtuoso features include über-contemporary

interior finishings, a central Zen garden, quiet

home technology, and state-of-the-art wood-

frame construction. Presentation centre now open.

GATEWAY CITY HOMES Home type: Townhomes

Developer: Sian Developments

On the Street: 7499 Sixth Street, Burnaby

Presentation Center: 7670 Sixth Street, Burnaby

On the Web: gatewaycityhomes.com

Contact: 604.724.5550

Info: Now selling, these 17 three-bedroom

townhomes feature contemporary, angular

architecture and private rooftop decks. Great

proximity to Robert Burnaby Outdoor Pool and

Edmonds Community Centre, plus there’s transit

right across the street.

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Advice | CONDO SENSE

By Cameron McNeill


AS DEVELOPMENT IN Metro Vancouver

continues to grow with no signs

of stopping, the densifi cation plan

goes beyond replacing old buildings

with new. With limited supply in

Metro Vancouver’s most popular and

established neighbourhoods driving ever

increasing prices, developers are having

to envision future communities where

land is available in areas that are not yet

established, but just as convenient and

accessible. This often means creating

new neighbourhoods from areas

traditionally zoned for light industrial. As

we might recall, some of Vancouver’s

most expensive neighbourhoods, such

as Yaletown and Olympic Village, were

developed this way.

When given a blank canvas to develop

in a new area one might ask, where to

even begin? Large-scale developments

are striving to build livable family

communities that include various types

of housing options, plentiful amenities,

green space, social spaces, retail,

commercial, community centres, schools

and access to transit. Traditionally,

‘neighbourhood’ referred to single-

family homes where everyone knows

their neighbours, kids play at the park

around the corner from the house, and

everyone shops at the local grocery store.

As condominium-living slowly becomes

more common, the goal is to create a

truly integrated community where one

feels the same sense of belonging in a

more dense, urban setting.

A great example is Aragon’s master-

planned community at Port Royal.

Most people have never heard of Port

Royal but it’s been in the making for

decades. Located on New Westminster’s

riverfront, this neighbourhood is

surrounded by parks, playgrounds,

walkways, and a community garden.

Port Royal is comprised of a diverse

selection of condominiums, lofts,

townhomes, triplexes, row houses and

single family homes – truly something

for everyone. Located nearby are shops

at Queensborough Landing, schools,

sport fi elds, a community centre and

a host of shops, services, and activities

to come when the future pedestrian

bridge links Port Royal to the New

Westminster Quay. Other great examples

include Wesgroup’s River District and

Brewery District, as well as the major

transformation happening in Burnaby’s

Brentwood.

Charles Montgomery’s book Happy

City states that people have been

shown to be happier when they live

a connected life, establishing casual

but regular relationships with people

they meet through simple residential

proximity. A community that is designed

to incorporate people from various age

groups and backgrounds creates a basis

for an emerging neighbourhood. The key

is being able to imagine the community

to come.

Purchasing in presale condominiums

provides an opportunity to be an

early adopter, help shape a future

neighbourhood, and receive extra value

by getting in early.

Cameron McNeill is the owner of MAC Marketing Solutions, one of B.C.’s and Alberta’s leading real estate sales and marketing fi rms. Email him at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter @mac_marketing

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Property Profile | THE PEAK

ASK MARKETING DIRECTOR Kristen Bull

to describe the core essence of The Peak

at SFU’s UniverCity neighbourhood, and

there’s not a split second of hesitation

to her reply. “Amazing value and

unbelievable views.”

It’s no idle claim either. “When

complete, The Peak will be 17 storeys

tall and will be the highest concrete

building in Metro Vancouver — even

farther above sea level than Shangri-

La,” she explains slowly rotating a

digital panorama image showing views

from the 17th floor. In a word, they’re

breathtaking… the Gulf Islands, Mount

Baker, the Fraser Valley, Indian Arm. “It

really does feel like you’re at the top of

the world, doesn’t it?” Yup, it sure does.

Impressive Value“With two-bedroom homes starting at

$431,900, these homes represent an

amazing value — in fact, we were 75 per

cent sold before our grand opening. This

The Peak’s presentation centre is open

noon to 5 p.m. daily except Fridays at

8955 University High Street at SFU in

Burnaby. Now selling two- and three-

bedroom homes from $409,900, this

residence marks Intergulf’s triumphant

return to UniverCity. For more

information visit peakatsfu.com or

call 604.559.5795.

The PeakLife At The Top

makes The Peak the fastest selling tower

at SFU, which has been named Canada’s

Number One comprehensive university,”

Kristen says. “But real value isn’t just

about the bottom line. It’s about quality

— quality of the homes themselves, the

lifestyle, and the 10,000 square

feet of holistic amenities owners will

enjoy here.”

Rapidly she lists off some of those

sought-after amenities: a two-

storey wellness centre and gym, an

entertainment lounge with chef’s

kitchen, a game lounge with foosball

table and large screen TV, plus a

sprawling seventh floor outdoor terrace

with barbeque area, seating, garden

plots, and more of those amazing views.

And with a stroke of genius, there

will also be a dedicated meeting/study

area called The Conservatory — perfect

for group gatherings or a quiet place

to work on your next project or

term paper.

Location SFU, Burnaby

BuilderIntergulf Development Group

Development The Peak

Home Type Highrise

Sales Centres: 8955 University High Street

Contact peakatsfu.com or 604.559.5795

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BURNABY Aldynne on the Park HR 604-451-9517 Call Brentwood HR 604-563-8386 From $299,900 Bucci by Villo TH bucci.com/villo Coming SoonChurchill TH 604-363-2627 Coming SoonGold House HR goldhouseliving.com Coming SoonIvory Mews TH 604-528-6935 From $289,900Kings Crossing HR cressey.com/kingscrossingbycressey Coming Soon Midori HR 604-439-8852 $467,900Milano HR 604-294-8989 From $298,900Modello HR 604-456-0688 Call Modena LR 604-294-9919 Coming Soon Novella MR 604-536-5777 CallOakTerra LR 604-431-6033 Call Paddington Mews TH 604-438-9922 From $334,900Pixel LR pixelburnaby.com From $399,900Residences at Gateway LR 604-855-8116 CallSavile Row TH/LR 604-833-1606 CallStation Square HR 604-438-1113 CallThe Park Metrotown HR 604-936-1888 CallThe Peak HR 604-559-5795 CallTrio LR 604-218-3338 From $249,900

CHILLIWACK / SARDIS Camden at The Falls SF www.livethefalls.com From $389,900Centre Field TH 604-795-6938 From $242,900 Englewood Village SF 604-534-5079 From $249,900 Garrison Crossing SF/LR/TH 604-824-5062 Call Heron’s Landing 604-858-7179 From $269,900Park Ridge at Sardis Village LR 604-703-9292 CallRadius LR 604-991-5151 From $149,900Seasons at Cedar Sky TH 604-991-8250 From $449,900

COQUITLAM 1123 Westwood HR 604-472-1123 CallAmberleigh SF 604-514-4359 Coming SoonBurquitlam Capital HR 604-681-8220 From $200,000Brookmere HR 604-259-5991 Now PreviewingCharland LR 604-492-3388 CallColborne Lane TH 604-949-8655 From $619,900Cristallo Homes TH 604-939-6816 CallCrown HR 604-939-8868 From $280,000Foster Ave Rowhomes TH intracorp.ca Coming Soon Kingston SF 604-514-4359 Coming SoonLougheed HR 604-939-2677 $279,900Nelson on Foster TH 604-998-8998 CallNovella MR 604-563-5777 Call Sterling SF 604-464-2260 From $689,900The Windsor HR 604-941-8305 From $363,900

DELTA NORTH DELTA Muse LR liveatmuse.com From $199,900South Pointe SF 604-584-2908 From $699,900 TSAWWASSEN Brio LR 604-943-8811 Call Harbour Walk LR 604-274-7326 Coming SoonTsawwassen Heights SF 604-271-7288 Call Tsawwassen Shores SF 604-943-6677 From $499,900 Tsawwassen Springs SF/LR 604-948-HOME Call

LANGLEY Prestwick at Milner Heights TH 604-371-0928 CallElements LR 604-533-7718 From $199,900 Hyde Canyon SF 604-636-7082 CallMission Green 604-871-4288 From $314,900 Murrayville House LR 778-808-6563 CallVarsity LR 604-539-2200 From $139,900 Woodland Park TH 604-532-6060 CallYorkson Creek LR yorksoncreek.com From $179,900Yorkson South SF 778-785-1673 From $440,000

MAPLE RIDGE Albion Station TH 604-351-3261 From $254,900Grant Hill Estates SF 604-230-3935 Call Magnolia Grove TH 604-534-1234 Coming Soon Maple Heights TH 604-380-1215 CallMontgomery Acres SF 604-477-2959 From $534,980Nelson Peak SF 604-466-9278 CallPointe, The SF 604-999-2452 From $489,900River’s Edge FR 604-453-4965 From $157,900 Robertson Heights SF 604-380-4708 From $459,900 Signature at Falcon Centre LR 604-477-1500 CallStation One LR 778-878-1347 From $164,900 Summit at Grant Hill SF 604-405-4437 From $769,900 inc gstThe Terraces TH 604-351-3261 From $369,900Wellington Station LR 604-380-0300 From $189,000

MISSION / HARRISON Horizons TH 1-888-826-1177 From $319,800

NEW WESTMINSTER Duo at Port Royal LR 604-520-9890 From $218,900Glass House Lofts LR 604-520-9890 CallGrove, The LR 604-523-0733 CallLookout at Victoria Hill, The LR 604-523-0733 Call Lotus LR 604-782-1706 Coming SoonParkside at Victoria Hill HR 604-523-0733 CallPortage MR 778-398-1344 CallRiverSky HR 604-522-2583 Call The Peninsula MR 604-544-2258 CallThe Royal at Victoria Hill LR 604-523-0733 Coming SoonThompson Landing SF 604-520-3226 From $476,900 Westbourne LR westbourneliving.com Coming soon

NORTH VANCOUVER Anchor, The LR 604-988-8800 From $379,900 Atrium at the Pier MR/TH 604-983-9065 From $379,900Cates Landing TH/LR 604-929-5746 CallCentreView HR 604-998-8540 Call

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Connaught Edgemont Village LR/TH 604-699-0036 Coming SoonFirst Street West LR 604-770-0791 CallLatitudes TH 604-435-9477 From $469,900 Maplewood North LR 604-727-1594 From $378,900Maplewood Place TH 604-563-7001 From low $300sNorthlands LR/TH 604-800-2120 CallParkgate TH texorhomes.com Coming soonPinnacle Residences at the Pier MR 604-983-9065 CallThe Residences at Lynn Valley MR lynnvalleyresidences.com Coming SoonTatlow LR [email protected] Coming Soon The Ave Boutique Res. LR 778-985-4676 CallTrophy at the Pier MR 604-983-9065 Call Seymour Village TH 604-924-0818 From $699,900Shore, The LR 604-980-0016 From low $200’sx61 LR/TH 604 971 3181 CallWest Quay MR 604-988-8856 From $469,900

PITT MEADOWS Cedar Downs LR 778-846-3200 From $194,900Homes at Brogden Brown TH 604-761-6806 Coming SoonLiv42 LR 604-460-6601 From $134,900

PORT COQUITLAM Carmandy LR 604-435-9477 From $209,900 Fremont Indigo TH 604-552-0319 CallFremont Emerald LR 604-468-0084 CallLloyd at Windsor Gate LR 604-942-8416 CallOrchid LR 604-866-4206 From $159,900Salisbury Lane TH 604-475-1172 CallShaughnessy, The HR 604-468-8252 Call South Verde LR 604-468-8252 Call

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RICHMOND Alexandra Court LR 604-278-5809 From $349,900 Alfa HR 604-276-2532 CallAvanti LR/HR 604-276-9186 From $359,900Calla at the Gardens MR 604-271-3331 Coming SoonCamber LR/HR 604-276-0677 CallConcord Gardens HR 604-233-7748 From $300,000’sDayton Avenue SF 604-518-8396 CallElle HR 604-273-1313 From low $300’sEmpire Living TH 604-244-9622 Call Grand, The HR 604 278 3880 CallJadyen Mews TH 604-278-8715 From $658,800Kenstone Gate TH 604-218-3338 From $529,900Kingston Gate TH 604-760-6024 CallLivia TH 604-364-2159 CallMandarin Walk LR/TH 604-278-0808 CallMonet HR 604-233-7748 From $300,000’sOpal at Richmond Centre HR 604-303-7575 From $464,900 Ora HR 604-278-8838 Call Orchid by Beedie HR [email protected] Coming SoonParc Riviera MR 604-231-5900 From Low $200’sPark Residences at Minoru HR 604-303-8878 CallPier, The LR 604-274-7326 CallPinnacle Living at Capstan HR/MR/TH 604-303-0148 CallPinnacle Living Sorrento MR/HR 604-303-0148 Call

Quintet HR 604-303-8878 CallRiga TH 604-715-1250 CallRiva MR 604-278-8825 CallRiver Green MR 604-233-2633 CallRiver Inlet MR/TH 604-233-2633 CallVogue TH 604-715-1250 CallWestminster Terrace TH 604-204-1077 Call

SQUAMISH / WHISTLER Abbey Lane Residences TH 604-679-7289 CallBreeze TH 604-679-7289 Coming SoonElaho TH 604-898-2232 Coming Soon Ocean Crest SF 604-896-2235 From $1,298,000 ParkHouse LR 604-567-5433 From $167,900Ravens Plateau SF 1-888-852-7575 Call Aqua TH/LR 1-877-344-5566 From $239,000 University Heights LR 1-888-852-7575 Call

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SURREY3 Civic Plaza HR 604-951-3331 CallAsher TH 778-571-9451 From mid $400,000Aura TH 778-564-1876 From $475,000 Inc. GSTBrookside TH 604-372-2071 From $279,900Chroma LR 604-581-5399 From $169,900Connect LR 778-395-1886 From $118,800 Esplanade at Waterstone LR 604-530-5399 From $219,900Evolve HR 604-497-0102 CallFusion TH 778-578-9779 From $344,900Guildford The Great TH 778-293-2222 CallGuildhouse TH 604-574-1143 CallHeights TH 604-618-6175 From $339,900 Highcrest TH 604-584-7273 From $345,900Horizons SF 778-565-7768 Call for InfoHyde Park TH 604-506-1852 CallJoi Living TH 604-574-8888 From $339,000Joy TH 604-319-9732 From $347,000Kendra TH 604-590-9122 From $329,900Madison TH 604-543-6262 From $323,000Manarola LR 604-800-9255 From $189,900Park Avenue West HR 604-583-9866 From $250’sPark Central LR 604-817-5852 From $289,900Park Place Village TH 604-617-7763 From $359,000Prime on Plaza HR 604-498-3888 CallRidge at Bose Farms LR 604-888-5514 From $174,900Silverwood TH silverwoodliving.com From Low $300’sSync TH 778-590-7283 From Under $300’s Summit TH hayerlifestyle.com Coming SoonVerve LR 604-588-3783 From $160’sUniversity District HR 604-588-5795 From $233,900 Wave HR 604-951-9283 From $291,900Westpointe TH 604-833-9193 Call

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VANCOUVER & AREADOWNTOWN 188 Keefer LR 604-620-2018 CallAddition HR 604-338-5233 CallBurrard Place HR burrardplace.ca Coming SoonThe Charleson HR 604-689-8535 CallEventide LR 604-783-1044 CallFairmont Pacific Rim Estates HR 604-781-4303 CallFairmont Pacific Rim Estates HR 604-620-6692 From $349,900 Mark, The HR 604-687-4353 Call Private Residences at Hotel Georgia, The HR 604-682-8107 CallTate Downtown HR 604-568-8283 Starting at $399,900Trump International Hotel and Tower® Vancouver HR 604-568-7888 CallVancouver House HR 604-893-8958 Call

EAST SIDE Avalon Mews TH 604-438-5050 CallCordovan LR cordovan.ca Coming SoonFocal LR 604-563-6777 Coming SoonFrancis TH 604-330-8848 CallGem, The LR liveatthegem.com Coming SoonGrandview Cascades TH grandviewcascades.com Coming SoonKensington Gardens LR 604-620-7886 CallMain Street LR 604-877-1116 From $339,900River District at Town Centre HR 604-879-8830 From $319,900Paragon LR 604-688-5566 Coming SoonRenfrew & 2nd LR 604-830-3938 From $259,900Rhythm MR 603-437-5315 From $364,900Skyway HR 604-436-1100 CallStrathcona Gardens TH 604-328-9940 CallTriumph TH 604-563-6200 CallView338 LR 604-303-8838 From $219,900Vya MR 604-559-1070 CallWall Centre Central Park HR 604-874-9232 From $299,900Woodshire TH 604-719-1700 From $420,900

WEST SIDE 1555 West Eighth LR/MR 604-828-3998 Call41West MR 604-563-8336 Call 6th & Yukon LR cressey.ca Coming Soon8X On The Park HR 8xonthepark.com Coming Soon99 West MR 604-620-8600 From $528,800W10th & Maple MR/TH 604-239-2080 From $429,900 Aperture LR/TH 604-345-9000 CallArbutus Ridge MR 604-738-0001 CallAston TH 604-418-6809 Coming SoonBlock 100 HR 604-682-8801 CallBoulevard MR 604-685-5778 From $367,400Cambie Star MR 604-876-9222 CallCambria Park TH 604-325-2216 CallCanvas MR 604-875-8508 Call Central HR 604-662-3373 Call Citti MR 604-880-6880 CallEpic at West HR 604-707-9378 CallGranville at 70th HR 604-687-2298 CallGrayson MR 604-558-1907 Coming SoonHenry TH/MR 604-715-6060 Coming SoonJervis HR 604-998-8989 From $1 millionKerrisdale Gardens MR 604-559-9848 From $540,900Livingstone House LR 604-998-8988 From $639,900Maisonette TH www.marcon.ca/maisonette Coming SoonMC2 HR 604-638-9998 CallMcKinnon TH mckinnonbycressey.com Coming SoonMidtown LR 604-563-3330 CallMonarch MR 604-568-6883 From $444,900

Northwest HR 604-325-5151 Call

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One, The HR 604-874-8368 Call

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