bc new homes guide - jan 23, 2015

Jan 23 - Feb 06, 2015 Volume 23 Issue 02

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

ALL ABOUT THE EXCITING YEAR AHEAD

THE 2015 BC HOME + GARDEN SHOW

GOING FROM TENANT TO HOMEOWNER

MOVE IN TODAYTWO BEDROOMS FROM $219,900

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WELCOME THE NEW YEAR WITH A NEW ATTITUDE

MAKING SENSE OF MORTGAGE TERMS

A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO ARRANGING A MORTGAGE

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contentsJANUARY 23 - FEBRUARY 6, 2015 || VOLUME 23 ISSUE 02

special features10 Editor’s Note

feature development38 South Creek

Perfection in Cloverdaleby Susan M Boyce

project profile62 Thurston Street

A home to be proud of in West Burnabyby Susan M Boyce

ON THE COVER

p. 14BLACK + WHITES

Three storeys, one special

place

by Susan M Boyce

Jan 23 - Feb 06, 2015 Volume 23 Issue 02

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

ALL ABOUT THE EXCITING YEAR AHEAD

THE 2015 BC HOME + GARDEN SHOW

GOING FROM TENANT TO HOMEOWNER

MOVE IN TODAYTWO BEDROOMS FROM $219,900

NewHomeAndCondoGuide.ca

MAGAZINE CALL-OUTS: FINAL COLOURS TO BE DETERMINED BY OUR ART DIRECTOR

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

WELCOME THE NEW YEAR WITH A NEW ATTITUDE

MAKING SENSE OF MORTGAGE TERMS

A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO ARRANGING A MORTGAGE

MAGAZINE NAMEPLATE: FINAL COLOURS TO BE DETERMINED BY OUR ART DIRECTOR

features16 The Year Ahead

Full steam ahead: expert predictions about 2015by Susan M Boyce

25 BC Home + Garden ShowWhat to expect from this year’s blockbuster lineup at BC’s favourite trade show.by Michelle Hopkins

64 Celebrating BC’s Best Developers

The UDI Awards Galaby Susan M Boyce

columns34 In the News

REBGV Review of 2014

42 Taxing IssuesHelpful New Years resolutions to get ahead in 2015by Henry Choo Chong

46 Mind over MortgageHow to tackle that holiday debt and start savingby Jorge & Alisa Aragon

52 10 Minutes With...Insights on making the transition from tenant to homeownerby Susan M Boyce

68 Mortgage AdviceGetting a mortgage in 2015by Alyssa Richard

homebuyers’ help58 On the Horizon

Checking out what’s new and hot in Metro Vancouver’s residential marketplace and beyondby Susan M Boyce

72 Listing DirectoryComplete listings of more than 250 new-home developments throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland

PRESIDENT, WALL2WALL MEDIA

Jacqueline HillEDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Susan LeggeDIRECTOR OF SALES, NATIONAL

Josh HeppnerSENIOR SALES MANAGER, WESTERN CANADA

Edwin RizarriART DIRECTOR

Megan PikeEDITOR

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Exciting things await us in 2015

Look beyond appearances

When you’re out shopping for a new home or condo, it’s easy to be swept up by appearances

when it comes to showhomes. But, as they say, beauty is only skin deep.

� e best way to discover the home of your dreams is to seek out the right builder/developer – which is one with experience, vision and know-how.

Our magazines are well curated research tools and resources which are designed to help and inspire you while you’re in the “what’s out there” phase of the buying cycle.

We showcase not only who is building what and where, we also feature background information, maps, stories and insights that educate and help get you to the next phase of the cycle, which is to visit or inquire about a particular community.

We constantly update our resources so you can be sure you’re receiving

the latest information regarding the Metro Vancouver new home and condo markets. Every issue is di� erent, o� ering insights, photos and information that’s not only comprehensive but well-researched and fun to read too.

Once you’ve narrowed your search for a new condo, it’s time to visit your favourite showhomes and sites – prepare to be impressed! I suggest you bring along a camera, smart phone or a good old-fashioned notebook to record information and to jot down any questions you may have about the places you’re visiting.

It’s much easier to digest and to summarize when you can refer back to your notes and photos. It’s an important step, otherwise you’ll only � xate on the pretty presentation centres rather than the facts.

Best of luck in your search.

//EDITOR’S NOTE

SUSAN LEGGE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Wall2Wall Media [email protected]

Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge

STEPHANIE MACDONALD EDITOR Wall2Wall [email protected]

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This part of January is all about looking forward to the coming year. Before we do that, though,

we have to let go of the old one, especially � nancially. Now’s a great time to take care of that holiday debt and keep those resolutions about adhering to a budget. � is e� ort now can pave the way for a 2015 � lled with less stress, and maybe even a new place to call home.

Experts don’t predict a huge rise in interest rates this year, but one thing is on the rise, and that is the supply and variety of homes and developments on the market. Opportunities abound, especially in re-developing urban areas like Mount Pleasant, Chinatown and East Hastings Street, as well as in burgeoning communities like Cloverdale, Langley and South Surrey.

Surrey City Centre remains one of the fastest-growing, intelligently-

planned communities in Metro Vancouver, and centres of urban growth like this, which make going into Downtown Vancouver virtually unnecessary, are continuing to pop up everywhere: West Coquitlam, Metrotown, Brentwood, Oakridge and Richmond, to name just a few.

A new thing to watch for next issue is our returning monthly column for design ideas, now called “Onsite Inspiration,” where I’ll tour one of the spectacular show suites in the area and ask the designer to spill their secrets. For inspiration this issue, just see our overview of the always-spectacular Vancouver Home + Garden Show, coming this February to BC Place.

A lot of exitement awaits. Let’s get on with 2015, and I hope � e New Condo Guide can help you on your journey to home ownership this year.


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Okay, it’s true. I have a big soft spot in my heart for New York and for dogs. So I confess I was instantly intrigued by Black+Whites in West Coquitlam.

Th e look is distinctive — a contemporary take on the architectural style popularized in 1930s New York. Façades are alternating black brick and white HardiPlank with a black downspout that creates an eye-catching yet functional delineation between homes. Cropped boxwood hedges, wrought iron gates, and front doors in a variety of colours complete the eff ect — a handsome, inviting streetscape with personality to spare.

INTERIOR PIZZAZZInside, Black+Whites homes feel really great. Explains Barrett Sprowson, “People constantly tell us the design is just like being in a single-family house but they don’t have to pay the $800,000-plus it typically costs for an older home that probably still needs renovating in this neighbourhood.”

Th e secret, he says, is how you use space. “For example, our research showed that the number one choice for locating a balcony is off the kitchen, because you can easily use it for barbequing. So that’s exactly where you’ll fi nd the balconies in most of these homes. And in summer when you’ve got friends over, the balcony is a no-brainer for setting up the grill.”

Black+WhitesTHREE STOREYS, ONE SPECIAL PLACE


Then there’s Intracorp’s well-known attention to the myriad small details that make a huge difference to how your home lives. Motion sensors in the bathrooms so lights turn on and off automatically, recessed baseboard heating in the kitchen to keep your feet warm without using excessive amounts of energy, and a dimmer switch for the centre island lighting — yes, think perfect ambiance for romantic dinners.

“It’s touches like this that make these homes so appealing— especially to growing families looking for more space than the condo they’re living in now,” Barrett says. “We often have potential buyers arrive at the sales centre with one kid in a stroller and perhaps another on the way. It’s going to create a very lively, very family-oriented community here.”

CLOSE TO IT ALLWith the Evergreen Line now well under construction, Black+Whites’ location is even easier to appreciate. Halfway between two stations, you’re also just minutes from new schools, an ever-expanding array of shops

and restaurants, as well as parks, including one of my personal, hidden gem favourites — Mundy Park with its trails, lakes, and sports fields.

Plus, you can be at SFU in under ten minutes, either of two Douglas College campuses in about 15, and BCIT in less than 20 — meaning it’s easy to keep your mind as fit as your body.

Oh and the dog? Well the Black+Whites mascot is a floppy-eared Dalmatian with that “look.” You know the one. “Please mom, please dad? Just one more walk today?” Yeah, I’m a sucker for it too. Now where exactly did I put that leash?

The Black+Whites presentation centre and display homes are now open daily from noon to 5 p.m. at 548 Foster Avenue in Coquitlam. This collection of 107 three- and four-bedroom townhomes is priced from the low $500,000s to the low $600,000s, and first owners will be able to move in this March. For more information, visit blackandwhites.ca or call 604.998.8998.

It’s going to create a very lively, very family-oriented community here.

— Barrett Sprowson


//YEAR AHEAD

» by SUSAN M BOYCE

On January 1st, there was an almost audible sigh of anticipation as people said goodbye to 2014 and hello to 2015. And after watching the residential market rebound with astonishing strength last year, the new one is already showing indications it will be even better than its immediate predecessor.

Th roughout Metro Vancouver, presentation centres report steady traffi c and sales, consumer confi dence is strengthening, and most insiders believe interest rates will either stay put or experience only a slight rise beginning mid-year. A strong slate of new developments are poised to hit the market this year, and according to CMHC, the overall number of housing starts will continue to edge higher through 2015 and into 2016 — meaning more choice. All positive news for homebuyers.

UPSCALING THE ’BURBSLynn Harrison, president of Harrison Marketing and past president of the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association, predicts continued growth in the Surrey/

Looking AheadHIGH HOPES FOR 2015

Langley market as families discover greater bang for their home buying buck plus the lifestyle benefi ts of easy access to outdoor recreation.

She’s also keeping an eye on Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows in 2015 — an area she thinks has been a bit of a sleeper. “Th e Golden Ears, Pitt River, and new Port Mann bridges have had a huge impact on people who work downtown. It’s so much easier to connect to Vancouver that people are willing to make the commute in exchange for more aff ordable homes.”

Scott Brown, president of Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing, anticipates 2015 will see no shortage of demand for executive townhomes in South Surrey — an area that’s been rapidly climbing the popularity charts. Plus he’s keeping close tabs on an upcoming development in the planning stages on the north side of the Fraser River. “Th e Port Haney OCP is to create an urban magnet similar to Granville Island.”

THE NEW SINGLE-FAMILY“Townhomes will continue to sell well because they replicate the feel of a single-family dwelling, just at a lower price point,” predicts Tracie McTavish, president of Rennie Marketing Systems. He also sees smaller, infi ll developments as a great opportunity for creating sustainable homes in desirable areas at a more aff ordable price point than single-family — especially in Vancouver.

Michael Ferreira, managing principal of Urban Analytics, agrees noting that not everyone wants to live “up the valley” or make an immediate leap from the single-family lifestyle to a condo — no matter how luxurious. “There’s a need for good, ground-oriented densification. Cambie Corridor will be one of the most interesting areas to watch over the next while.”

GET WHERE YOU’RE GOINGSurprising no one, marketing guru Bob Rennie predicts proximity to transit will continue to be one of the top influencers in the 2015 home purchase decision. Locations like West Coquitlam (Burquitlam) and the Cambie Corridor where bus routes and SkyTrain are only steps away will happily bask in the spotlight as the movement toward reduced reliance on personal vehicles gains ever more momentum.

BMD HELPS OUTIndustry watchers are unanimous that the Bank of Mom and Dad (BMD) will continue to be a player throughout 2015. “Almost three quarters of people with kids in their 20s or even 30s conclude they will have to give financial help to those kids so they can get onto the home ownership ladder,” says Bill Szeto, president of Otezs Project Marketing. “And parents are feeling pressure to get their kids into the market as early as possible before interest rates or prices go up.”

BOTTOM LINE For most homebuyers though, it’s still the bottom line that counts most. So Ferreira’s annual tradition of “bold predictions” is welcome good news. Ferreira believes increased competition, especially in the multi-family market, will help keep new home prices stable and perhaps even promote price decreases in some areas.

“We’re bullish about the 2015 market,” says Eric Andreasen, vice president of marketing and sales at Adera. “Metro Vancouver will continue to be one of the best, most desirable places to live, and that will drive the market for well-appointed, appropriately priced product throughout the region.”

“It’s never boring in the Metro Vancouver real estate market,” Brown says in summary. “And 2015 will certainly not be boring.”

Keaton offers a prime location in the heart of Langley’s Yorkson neighbourhood.

Jacobsen offers contemporary style in South Surrey.

Canoe is the newest addition to Aragon’s Port Royal master planned community in New Westminster.

Black+Whites will bring dramatic architecture inspired by the 1930s in New York to West Coquitlam.

Fremont Blue by MOSAIC Homes features eye-catching saltbox architecture and a location adjacent to the Pitt River.


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BC Home + Garden Show 2015 will inspire and motivate you! WHETHER YOU LIVE IN A TOWNHOUSE OR LARGE HOME, HUNDREDS OF EXPERTS WILL HELP MAKE YOUR HOUSE A HOME

New trends in interior design are often dictated by the times we live in. In 2015, that desire for more eco-friendly space and a renewed interest in the past and hope for the future continues to fuel interior design trends. Whether building, buying, renovating or selling your home, make your way to the much anticipated BC Home + Garden Show 2015 at B.C. Place Stadium from February 18-22, 2015.

“The BC Home + Garden Show has everything you need for design, renovation, lifestyle and landscaping all under one roof,” says Tyson Kidd, manager of the BC Home + Garden Show.

Every year, the show draws between 54,000 and 59,000 visitors. Many attend to gather inspiration and learn about the newest spring trends in home and garden decor, from renovation gurus such as: Todd Talbot of W Network’s Love It Or List It Vancouver speaking about navigating Vancouver’s real estate market, to design

Quirky retro accessories give a home a whimsical vibe- this vignette would be right at

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duo Janette Ewen and Jef Hancock of Parker Barrow who will discuss easy, stylish quick fixes for your home, to Bryan Baeumler from HGTV’s Leave It To Bryan – one of Canada’s favourite handyman. In addition, there will be hundreds of the industry’s finest Canadian renovation, decoration and landscaping specialists.

Whether you are revamping your kitchen, downsizing, switching up your home décor or creating an outdoor oasis, this year’s show will enthuse and arouse your inner designer.

HOTTEST TRENDS: According to Kidd, one of the hottest trends in outdoor design for 2015 is going to be edible gardens. Horticulturalist Brian Minter will hit the stage to discuss ways anyone can become more self-sufficient and involved in their personal food production.

“People of all generations are recognizing that foraging and raising edibles are real-world skills that can keep you fed and healthy amongst processed junk and potential food shortages,” he says, adding some are even going as far as keeping their own bees to help with pollination in light of dwindling bee populations.

The bees and their hives are making their ways indoor too - honeycomb shapes are popping up everywhere in architecture and interior design, creating a look that is both modern and organic.

Kidd also believes we are moving towards what he calls “an era of lush comfort.” Vancouver has seen hints of it over the past few years with the introduction and explosion of “pseudo-sectionals” (couch/chaise lounge combos). He believes people are over the fad of “high design” sofas that prioritize severe style over comfort.

Mix modern finished like a concrete wall with classic accessories like this birdcage, seen here in the Toronto loft of Janette Ewen (photo by Magdelena M Photography)

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BACK TO BASICS: A design term, which has been coined in the last few years, is dubbed either shabby chic, rustic, handcrafted or vintage. Whatever you call it, it’s about creating a comfortable and elegant home using furniture or furnishings which have rich stories to tell or where new items are distressed to achieve the look of an antique.

“On the West coast people are more sustainable and would rather restore than see a piece go into the landfill,” says interior designer Jamie Banfield, who is designing the show’s Power Smart Cardinal Cabin. “For example, an old school filing cabinet can be brought back to life as a bedside table.”

“Make your small contemporary space look grand by adding different textures, such as mixing metals like a copper lamp or a stool with unique wrought iron legs,” he goes on. “Light and punchy coloured walls (warm muddy purple is hot) will make the space feel open and airy. Invest in pieces that give you longevity and dual functionality.”

Interior designer Janette Ewen agrees with Banfield. “Take an old piece of furniture, grab a can of spray paint and play it off with colour and interesting objects,” adds Ewen, who along with Jef Hancock, owners Parker Barrow Creative Studio, will speak at the show about quick and easy design elements.

In our quest to return to simpler time and a reminder of the real meaning of life, heirloom pieces handed down from generation to generation or that fabulously distressed armoire is often the piece de resistance in a room. Reclaimed furniture is still as hot as ever this year. Running parallel to the “Vintage” look are furniture pieces created from reclaimed wood and metal. Materials salvaged from abandoned factories and buildings in countries dismantling their derelict industrial zones are a huge inspiration for some of the most rustic yet sophisticated edgy looks, dubbed the new “Industrial Modern” style expression.

“In addition, we are seeing rooms that combine contemporary furniture with

Paul Kristjan Found Wood Bench celebrates the natural beauty of reclaimed materials

Paul Kristjan Harvest Table mixes salvaged metal and reclaimed wood, adding a rustic industrial look to any space



reclaimed pieces layered with fabrics and colour; creating a sophisticated rustic and warm space,” says Jef Hancock.

A new wall decor can also make a huge impact on a room without making much of a dent on your wallet. Try adding a splash of colour to an otherwise neutral palette, or add a fun textured piece for a unique look.

“Gorgeous wallpaper inside a frame looks fabulous,” says Ewen. “Or line your book shelves with wallpaper and then stack your books horizontally and vertically.”

Another simple way to breathe new life into any room is with the use of tiles – whether its kitchen backsplash or a bathroom redo, tiles are relatively inexpensive and can make such a difference. And let’s face it - it’s only tile! It can be redone another day if you mess up.

Because designers are starting to think more about the world and the impact they leave behind, this shift is certainly playing out in what products they choose to use.

BRING YOUR GREEN THUMB! The show will feature gardens titled “The Classics.” Based on iconic examples of film, music and design, there will be plenty of ideas - everything from unique plants to landscape design - for those living in condos, townhomes or homes with large gardens. Those looking for expert advice can stop by the Vancouver Sun Gardening School to catch presentations on everything from helebores to carnivorous plants and everything in between.

IN THE END, IT’S ALL ABOUT LETTING YOUR PERSONALITY SHINE THROUGH: All the designers agree on one thing: If a trend doesn’t reflect your own personal style or resonate with your lifestyle, don’t follow it. Your home and garden décor should be an extension of your individuality.

For more information about the 42nd annual BC Home + Garden Show, running February 18 to 22, visit www.bchomeandgardenshow.com or call 604-639-2288.

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It was a typical year for the Metro Vancouver housing market in certain respects. The region’s home sale and listing totals for 2014 both rank fifth when compared against the past 10 years of activity, while home prices increased.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that total sales of detached, attached and apartment properties in 2014 reached 33,116, a 16.1 per cent increase from the 28,524 sales recorded in 2013, and a 32.3 per cent increase over the 25,032 residential sales in 2012.

The number of residential properties listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in Metro Vancouver increased 2.4 per cent in 2014 to 56,066 compared to the 54,742 properties listed in 2013. Looking back further, last year’s total represents a four per cent decline compared to the 58,379 residential properties listed for sale in 2012.

“While home buyer and seller activity created balanced market conditions within the region, we also experienced some upward pressure on home prices over the course of the year,” Ray Harris, REBGV president said.

The MLS® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver ends the year at $638,500. This represents a 5.8 per cent increase compared to December 2013.

“Detached homes continue to be the most sought after property type in our market,” Harris, said.

“Detached homes in Metro Vancouver have increased 8.1 per cent in value over the last 12 months while townhome and condominium properties have increased 4.5 and 3.5 per cent over the same period.”

DECEMBER SUMMARYResidential property sales in Greater Vancouver totalled 2,116 in December 2014, an increase of 8.3 per cent from the 1,953 sales recorded in December 2013 and a 15.9 per cent decline compared to November 2014 when 2,516 home sales occurred.

New listings for detached, attached and apartment properties in Greater Vancouver totalled 1,888 in December 2014. This represents a 1.7 per cent increase compared to the 1,856 units listed in December 2013 and a 37.4 per cent decline compared to November 2014 when 3,016 properties were listed.

The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the MLS® system in Metro Vancouver is 10,320, a 10.7 per cent decline compared to December 2013 and a 17.8 per cent decrease compared to November 2014.

Sales of detached properties in December 2014 reached 833, an increase of 9.3 per cent from the 762 detached sales recorded in December 2013. The benchmark price for detached properties increased 8.1 per cent from December 2013 to $1,002,200.

Sales of apartment properties reached 912 in December 2014, an increase of 7.3 per cent compared to the 850 sales in December 2013.The benchmark price of an apartment property increased 3.5 per cent from December 2013 to $380,700.

Attached property sales in December 2014 totalled 371, an increase of 8.8 per cent compared to the 341 sales in December 2013. The benchmark price of an attached unit increased 4.5 per cent between December 2013 and 2014 to $476,800.

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ambiance. As we step inside though, it’s immediately clear this ain’t my grandma’s house. It’s a totally contemporary, open design filled with the warm, casual style that’s integral to the West Coast lifestyle.

To the left of the two-storey foyer, there’s a den/office with 12-foot ceilings and an eye-catching optional fireplace. “But wouldn’t it be cool to put a baby grand piano in here and use it as a music room?” Diane says. Not just cool, that sounds way cool in my books.

As we head for the kitchen, I hear myself let out a small gasp of surprise. In the hallway, a massive, gilt mirror appears to float in an art niche decked out with a high-relief insert that looks just like waves. To say the effect is dramatic is a classic understatement. “This is actually very easy to do, and you can paint the material any colour you want,” Diane explains smiling at my obvious delight. “I’ve seen this in sunshine yellow, British racing green, even fire-engine red. We just like giving people creative ideas.”

But now the open-concept, great room kitchen beckons to me. In a word, it’s huge. It’s also intelligently planned to make cooking more enjoyable whether you’re planning a romantic dinner for two or a culinary extravaganza with the entire family, including in-laws. Little touches like a pantry wall that places the microwave at optimum height for easy access, an elegant stainless steel, chimney-style hood fan, and a centre island strategically

It’s a sunny afternoon, and the first thing I notice as I arrive at South Creek’s newly opened showhome is the fresh air. The second is the sound of a creek bubbling happily over rocks — which is actually all I can hear except the wind rustling gently through some mature trees to one side of the property.

I know I shouldn’t really be surprised because Diane Zarola, Foxridge’s sales and marketing manager, has already told me almost half the homes here back directly onto a green belt surrounding the property’s namesake, South Creek. But somehow I can’t help pausing just to savour the moment all the same.

INTERIOR WOWI spot Diane waving from the front porch and head over. It’s the kind of inviting space I remember from my childhood — a couple of rattan armchairs, some potted plants and a distinctly comfortable

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placed so the chef can not only converse with people in both the dining room and adjacent living room, they can see outside as well… particularly excellent because, like all South Creek homes, this backyard is something special.

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We believe indoor and outdoor areas should work together to extend your overall living space. — Diane Zarola

covered deck with sofa plus two armchairs and a coffee table, the optional outdoor fireplace and the lavish landscaping that creates the sense we’re standing in a park. “From here you can actually see the creek,” Diane says pointing. Sure enough, framed between two mature trees, a twinkle of sunlight is dancing on the water. “And you get an even better view from the master suite.”

Heading upstairs to check it out, I note a few more above-and-beyond features: a loft-style nook on the landing, a Jack’n’Jill bathroom for the two children’s rooms, even a laundry room where the side-by-side washer/dryer have been elevated meaning no more back strain… smart.

The master bedroom is, as I expected, a truly luxurious retreat — vaulted ceiling, a chandelier that appeals directly to my love of bling, and an ensuite with five-foot frameless glass shower plus dual sinks set in a counter that’s at least nine feet long. I confess I’m momentarily disoriented when the walk-in closet appears to have moved until I realize there’s not one, but two of them — think that would be hers and his’n’hers? Yeah, me too.

And, of course, there’s the master bedroom’s balcony. As large as the deck off the living room below, this is definitely where you’d find me reading the paper and sipping a latté every sunny morning. Diane also points out a feature I’d missed downstairs: every exterior French door has in-glass venetian blinds so there’s no dusting and no snagging on the door lever.

Our final stop is the lower level where there’s the famous Foxridge Design Centre. Here racks of tile, flooring, and countertop samples rub shoulders with displays of cabinets, mirrors, and door hardware. “This is where our buyers get to play, where they choose the colours and finishings they want for their home.” Diane laughs. “Sometimes it’s hard to say who has more fun here, the buyers or our sales team.”

COMMUNITY ON THE GO“Cloverdale is such an active, family-friendly neighbourhood — a great place to raise kids and put down roots,” Diane says. “People have been waiting for something like this for a long time and they’re excited. Our phone started ringing the moment we put up the development signage, and by the end of opening weekend, we’d written six sales contracts.”

South Creek’s presentation centre and two furnished showhomes are open noon to 5 p.m. daily at 18012 – 68th Avenue in Surrey. Prices for these three- and four-bedroom homes start in the low $700,000’s. For more information, visit foxridgehomes.ca or call 604.372.0388.


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My New Year’s Resolution is to get rich; get in shape; help the less privileged; buy low and sell high; quit smoking; travel more; win the lottery! How many times have we heard these words uttered?

As you sit at the dining-room table with pen to paper, sipping co� ee with the � replace crackling in the back-ground, pause for a moment before making that New Year’s resolution list and glance at the crumpled, faded list from last year. How many of your resolutions were actually accomplished? If you are like lots of other Canadians, then not many.

� e new year is the time for us to put 2014 behind us and reboot for another year. It’s a great starting point to forget the old and embrace the new. It’s a time to pause and look at what has been accomplished and what still needs to be done.

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» Set realistic resolutions. “I want to look like I did as a teenager” is unlikely.

» Don’t just say, do. Resolutions can’t be accomplished without action and following through. Stop talking about joining a health club, and do it. Regardless of what some so-called experts say, you can’t lose weight by sitting in front of your computer (although the eyes and � ngers may get a good workout).

» Having a plan and its execution, is as important as the resolution itself. Without a plan, there will be no success. “� is year, I would like to save for a home.” � is is a great resolution, however how will you achieve this? How much will you need? Where will the savings come from? How and where will you obtain � nancing? Step one is to create a cash-� ow budget. Identify how you can increase income and where you can cut expenses.

» Set long-term goals, but make them achievable objectives that can be measured periodically. For example:a: If you would like to lose 20 pounds this year, set a weight-loss goal of three pounds per month.b: If you would like to start an RRSP, contribute $X by the end of the year. � is will be achieved by setting up an automatic payment plan with your � nancial institution. Pre-authorize monthly RRSP contributions.

Goals cannot be reached, unless you reach for them!

No one is successful without goals and objectives that can be measured. Although, my accounting and tax background do not give me the expertise to help you lose weight or quit smoking, the approach to � nancial resolutions may not be much di� erent. � e old adage, “Life is what you make of it,” applies to accounting, sports, business and family goals alike.

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Happy New Year… with Christmas Debt?GET OUT OF THAT HOLIDAY DEBT SOONER FOR A BRIGHTER 2015

“Happy New Year” isn’t exactly what comes to mind when the credit card bills arrive, and it’s time pay up on all those Christmas purchases. It is reported by the Consumer Reports National Research Center that 32% of Americans (96 million credit card owners) will still be in debt from Christmas come March. Yes, red truly is a Christmas color. Not only are more and more Americans living paycheck to paycheck, now they need more paychecks to pay off that gift-giving debt.

If the Christmas season put your credit card debt into dangerous territory, here’s a way to get your finances back on track. Chances are you’re paying anywhere from 10-20% interest on your credit cards. Meanwhile, you may have enough equity in your home to refinance your mortgage, consolidate your credit card debts, and

end up paying mortgage interest in the high 2% and lows 3% range!

The first step is talking to a Mortgage Expert. We can help determine how much equity is available and advise whether debt consolidation might be right for you. Even if you have to pay a penalty to break out of your existing mortgage, that cost is usually more than covered by the interest savings of debt consolidation. As Mortgage Experts we do the math and show you how much you can save.

Before Refinancing After Refinancing Result

Mortgage interest rate 5.8% 2.89% See Total Savings below

Balance owing on mortgage $370,959 $390,959 Amount owed is increased by $20,000 to pay off credit cards

Monthly mortgage payment $2,330 $1,828 Saving of $502 per month

Monthly credit card payment $600 $0 Saving of $600 per month

Total Payment $2,930 $1,828 Saving of $1,102 per month

You have to keep in mind that if you pay off the mortgage before the end of the term, you would have to pay a penalty that varies according to the specific circumstances of each mortgage. Even paying a penalty could be worthwhile refinance your property.

The goal of refinancing should be to save interest and get out of debt faster. It’s important to understand that you are going to have to change your spending habits at Christmas and year-round or you will be refinancing again before you know it. The best strategy is to use the money you save from consolidation to

start a saving plan or to invest in an asset that will generate a return, such as revenue property.

If your Christmas spending was out of control, you may want to consider using affordable mortgage rates for a debt consolidation loan. For additional mortgage and/or budgeting advice, talk to a Mortgage Expert.

Here’s an example of how much a typical homeowner can save by refinancing today. This example is based on a $400,000 mortgage taken out 5 years ago with a 30 year amortization and interest rate of 5.8%. The mortgage was refinanced at 2.89%, and $20,000 was extracted to pay off credit card debt which had an interest rate of 18%.


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Buying a home, especially when it’s your first, is a high-energy, emotional experience. The cool kitchens, ensuites with soaker tubs, the thought of paying yourself rather than a landlord. Getting caught up in the thrill is inevitable, but keeping a cool head is critical to ensure your purchase is a smart one.

This issue, New Home Guide chats with Craig Anderson, Bucci Developments’ director of sales and marketing, about the realities of making the transition from tenant to homeowner.

Q: Buying a home is a long process. Where does the journey start?A: The very first thing, a step I’m surprised is still overlooked so often, is to talk to your bank or

mortgage broker and establish exactly what you can afford. Knowing what size mortgage you’re preapproved eliminates wasted time and the heartache of looking at properties above your price range and can help fine tune where you look.

Sure you might want a 2,500 square-foot house in Westside Vancouver, but unless you’ve got a significant down payment, perhaps with help from family, most first time buyers simply can’t afford one. Plus once you take into account all the extra costs like properties taxes, heat, light and water that you often don’t pay as a tenant, you may find a townhouse in East Vancouver or in a municipality like Coquitlam or Surrey/Langley is a more appropriate choice — even with the strata fees you’ll need to pay as a multi-family property owner.

The Rockwoods’ freestanding amenities building has become a social hub for the entire community.

» by SUSAN M BOYCE

Onto the Homeownership LadderQ&A WITH CRAIG ANDERSON


Q: What are some of the considerations that apply regardless of where I end up buying?A: Once you’re preapproved and ready to go shopping, create a ‘bucket list’ of the amenities and features you want. Are things like a gym, outdoor space where you can barbeque or have a small garden, or proximity to hiking and mountain biking important to your lifestyle? Do you want to be close to transit routes or schools or shopping?

How you get around is a key component. Do you have or need a car — or two cars? If the answer is yes, it means you’ll need a home with parking for yourself and your guests. Be sure to check how many visitor spots are available because not all townhome developments off er the same amount. And most visitors aren’t enthralled with the idea they might to have to park blocks away from your front door.

On the same note, while renting out a house is your decision, a townhome is governed by the strata rules — meaning rentals may be restricted or not allowed at all. Life changes, and let’s say in three or four years you’re ready to buy a larger, single-family house but would like keep the place you’re buying now as an investment. You might decide to sell anyway, but it’s nice to have the option of retaining it as a revenue property.

Q: Mixed-use projects, residential above or integrated with retail and commercial spaces, are becoming more and more popular. Having a coff ee shop or grocery store just an elevator ride away can be convenient, but are there other considerations to consider?A: Yes. Certain type of commercial, restaurants in particular, can mean you’ll pay higher home insurance.

More important, though, unless the commercial is a separate strata you need to know how shared expenses are divided up. A number of years ago, I saw a property in Calgary where the parkade required power washing every couple of months during the winter because of salt build up — a cost of about $30,000 each time. Th e salt was mainly a result of traffi c to the retail and restaurants, but the residential units had to pay a share of those expanses.

Q: Most people know resale prices aren’t written in stone, but how fl exible is pricing on a new or presale condo?A: Often more fl exible than buyers realize. Ask questions because, depending on where a project is in the sales cycle, most things are negotiable. For example, if a building is nearing completion, the developer many be willing to consider a lower price. If the price isn’t negotiable, ask about terms — maybe you could pay $1,000/month until completion rather than the whole down payment as a single lump sum.

Many developers also provide incentives like free Shaw or Telus for the fi rst year. It might not sound like much, but the savings can add up. Another question to ask is whether you will get interest on your deposit. I bought a presale investment property several years ago and ended up with about $1,700 extra by the time it completed.

Q: Okay, I’ve found the home I want, and I’ve got a sales contract. What happens next?A: Sales agreements for new homes are usually quite standardized. But you still need to read both it and the disclosure statement — yes, that massive, double-sided document that looks so intimidating. Get help from your realtor, ask your lawyer, and ask questions until you understand the bylaws, proposed budget and restrictions on issues like pets, barbeques, or rentals.

Q: What are some of the expenses people forget about when they’re buying a new home?A: Closing costs like the lawyer’s fee — although some developers will pay those for you. On a new home you’ll be charged fi ve per cent GST, a cost some banks will let you fi nance but other won’t. Th ere are also incidentals like redirecting your mail transferring hook-up for hydro, cable and phone.

Fortunately, as a fi rst time buyer, you have an exemption on the property transfer tax unless your purchase in over the $575,000 threshold — but if you do buy a more expensive home, it can still add up to a hefty bill.

And here’s a tip I always use. Since your mortgage payments don’t start until the month after you close, keep that month’s ‘payment’ in the bank for any unanticipated moving expenses including pizza and wine or beer on moving day — not many of us feel like cooking that fi rst night.

For information on Bucci properties, visit bucci.com.

In East Clayton, The Grove’s fireside lounge is popular with residents and guests.

Sophisticated interiors with adistinctly contemporary style at Jacobsen in South Surrey.

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//ON THE HORIZON

on the horizon

Checking Out What’s Hot and New in the Lower

Mainland’s Residential Marketplace and Beyond

» by SUSAN M BOYCE

Got a new development you’d like us to feature in

On the Horizon? Drop me a note

at [email protected], and we’ll do our best

to get you in the next edition.

Tell us YOUR NEWS

Clayton MarketEAST CLAYTON TOWNHOMESSaltbox architecture comes to Surrey at MOSAIC Homes’ new rowhome commu-nity in Surrey. A contemporary interpretation of this traditional form, Clayton Market will feature pitched gable roofs, shingle facades, modern suspended metal canopies, plus shadowbox windows to create homes with dimension, depth, and lots of light. Met friends at The Dublin Crossing resto-pub or walk the trails at Katzie Park. Top-tier childhood education available at the recently opened Katzie Elementary.Clayton Market is located at Fraser Highway and 64th Avenue. For more information and to priority register, visit mosaichomes.com.

Guildford the GreatSURREY TOWNHOMESAnticipated to open this spring, this collec-tion of two- to four-bedroom townhomes will offer up to 1,800 square feet of open living space. Affordably priced from the $300,000s. Great location across the street from a new aquatics center and easy walking distance to Guildford Town Centre.

Guildford the Great is located at 15340 Guildford Drive in Surrey’s Guildford neigh-bourhood. For more information visit daw-sonsawyer.ca or call 778.293.2222

Bennington HouseVANCOUVER TOWNHOMESTo be located on King Edward just east of Cambie Street, Bennington House connects the luxury of an established community with the vibrancy of downtown. Engaging character and contemporary interiors define these 42 homes in one of Vancouver’s most prominent neighbourhoods. Select, two-storey townhomes plus apartment residences. Priority register early for more information on this Cambie Corridor opportunity as it comes available.

For more information visit benningtonhouse.ca or call 604.558.1907

FrancesVANCOUVER TOWNHOMESComing soon to Frances Street and Victoria, these 15 townhomes put you just steps from The Drive’s unique vibe and artistry. Large, livable homes that feature expansive outdoor living spaces plus rooftop decks boasting dramatic views of the downtown cityscape. Elegance and livability strike a balance between form, function, heritage and land-scape of the area. Priority register for this rare opportunity.

For more information visit francesliving.com or call604.330.8848.

Kingsley EstatesRICHMONDNot much info yet, but you can priority register for collection of prestigious four-bedroom executive townhomes coming soon to the Steveston neighbourhood. Bordering a lush five-acre park at the site of the former Steveston Secondary School, these homes boast over 2,000 square feet of luxury living. Residents will also enjoy exclusive access to a private clubhouse and a resident concierge.

For more information visit polyhomes.com or call 604.871.4123.

The Bosa Development Naming ContestNORTH VANCOUVERThis is just too much fun not to pass along, but you’d better. From now till January 31st, Bosa Development is asking for your best, most creative suggestions about what to name their newest community coming soon to this popular neighbourhood.

Think about what Lynn Valley means to you, then submit your best name for a chance to win $2,500. Enter online at lynnvalleylega-cy.com or look for the ballot boxes in local businesses around Lynn Valley Mall including Blackbear Pub, Safeway, Save on Foods, TD and VanCity. You don’t have to be a Lynn Valley resident to enter, and you can enter as many times as you like. Good luck!


Register today!www.MyronsMuse.com 604-380-1801Sales & Marketing by Coldwell Banker Westburn Realty & Sutton Group West C oast Realty.

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//PROJECT PROFILE

Thurston StreetA HOME TO BE PROUD OF» by SUSAN M BOYCE

Get ready, get set, and go… as in go directly to check out an intriguing new townhome community coming this February to West Burnaby. The first in Anthem Properties’ Neighbourhood Series, Thurston Street is poised to put a unique spin on what it means to be a homeowner in an urban community. And they’re doing it with all the design savvy that comes from having more than 20 years experience in the development industry.

“We believe buyers should be able to own an affordable, livable home they can be proud to come home to,” says Peter Edmonds, Anthem’s director of marketing. Thurston Street delivers on all counts.

CELEBRATE YOUR STYLE“Great design and diversity are essential to creating a sense of community,” Peter says. “Yes, we’re known for our large, concrete tower projects like Station Square, but we also built Surrey’s best selling townhome development, The Rockwoods. Now we’re bringing that knowledge to a great location on a quiet cul-de-sac that’s still only minutes from every urban amenity imaginable including transit, cycle networks, Central Park and Metrotown.”

People who grew up in the neighbourhood and now see an opportunity to buy a home where they can raise their own families are delighted. “When you live in a condo, there simply isn’t a lot of outdoor space for kids to play, and adults often have to talk in hush tones once the baby’s gone to bed. Here, you’ve got decks and private patios facing onto a community courtyard. Plus having the bedrooms upstairs means adult time is still for adults. It’s perfect for young families who are planning for the long term and want a home they can grow into rather than out of.”

Ready to upsize your lifestyle by downsizing from a single-family house? Thurston Street’s got you covered with large, two-bedroom floorplans designed specifically to accommodate house-sized furnishings and featuring large, functional kitchens and stainless appliances. For students or people taking their first tentative step into homeownership, there are also garden level, junior one-bedroom suites with private patios and plenty of natural light. “Townhomes are no longer a stepping stone,” Peter notes. “They’re a no-compromise housing option — for all generations.”

SEE FOR YOURSELFThurston Street offers a total of 57 homes ranging from junior one-bedrooms to two-level, two-bedroom townhomes. Priced from $269,900. Public opening happens early February at 3728 Thurston Street in Burnaby. For more information and to priority register for a sneak peek preview, visit thurstonstreet.com or call 604.563.7001.

We believe buyers should be able to own an affordable, livable home they can be proud to come home to. — Peter Edmonds


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//AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

» by SUSAN M BOYCE

UDI Awards of ExcellenceTHE BEST OF BC

Held only once every two years, the Urban Development Institute Pacific Region (UDI) Awards for Excellence took place late last year. Considered the premier recognition of the creativity, innovation and sheer beauty in BC’s built environment, this year’s black-tie gala brought together more than 700 industry experts and insiders to celebrate the best of the best.

“These awards recognize the outstanding contributions of developers who help shape our vibrant, livable communities,” said Anne McMullin, UDI president and CEO, during opening remarks. “Winning projects are chosen by a jury of distinguished real estate professionals who judge each project on its sustainability, design innovation, integration with transit and the surrounding community, as well as marketing success.” And she stressed the quality of the 2014 entries made those deliberations a particularly arduous task.

In all, 22 awards were given out — a 25 per cent increase since 2012 — each honouring a different building form within BC’s diverse construction landscape and each a testament to the continued strength and growth within the province’s real estate industry. Response to the Vancouver Sun popular Readers’ Choice Award skyrocketed by an astonishing 300 per cent — but when the 8,600+ votes were tallied, it was The Private Residences at the Hotel Georgia by Delta Land Developments that captured the most hearts in this category. The Private Residences’ salt water pool

and state of the art, geothermal field were just two of the features that also wowed judges in Best Environmental Innovation.

SUBURBAN ELEGANCEAs Vancouverites continue looking to the Fraser Valley to achieve greater bang for their home buying dollar, it was perhaps not surprising that both winners in the townhouse/single-family categories are located in popular suburbs outside the City of Vancouver.

Silver Ridge by Richmond-based Portrait Homes added yet another to its lengthy list of public accolades when Hampstead struck gold in the Best Single-Family or Duplex category. The collection of single-family and fee simple duplex homes offers panoramic views, upscale finishings, and the Alpine resort ambiance that has long proved irresistible to a diverse demographic of homebuyers. With this phase, Portrait also unveiled homes with dazzling “outdoor living rooms” — year-round spaces that

Mason&Green by Polygon: Best Ground-Oriented Multi-Family.

The Private Residences at the Hotel Georgia by Delta Land Developments: Best Environmental Innovation and Readers’ Choice Award.


merge indoor and outdoor for year-round enjoyment.

In Langley’s ever-expanding and ever more competitive Yorkson neighbourhood, Mason&Green by Polygon was awarded top honours for Best Ground-Oriented Multi-Family Development. Responding directly to customer feedback for more kid-friendly interior spaces, this community’s amenity building devotes half the space originally planned to be a hockey rink/gym as a children’s play area. Individual homes also feature more storage, a main floor powder room and double garage.

NOT YOUR AVERAGE MULTI-FAMILYAlthough primarily known in the Lower Mainland for their Fraser Valley townhome communities and innovative downtown towers, Townline Group of Companies proved their diversity by taking home the award for Best Outside the Box for the Victoria Public Market at the Hudson. The city had been lacking a permanent, indoor public market for over half a century. The new 19,000-square-foot market is located on the ground floor of the rehabilitated Hudson’s Bay building and has already become a showcase of sustainability with geothermal heating/cooling, food scrap recycling, and a welcoming environment that encourages people to connect comfortably around food.

HERITAGE MEETS THE 21ST CENTURYTaking home a well-deserved Best in Show as well as a gold for Best Heritage was 564 Beatty Street by Reliance Properties. The concept was to create four storeys of contemporary glass-and-steel above a vacant, brick heritage building that was rapidly falling into disrepair. The resulting “jewel box” addition brings much needed high quality office space to the neighbourhood and has revitalized the adjacent SkyTrain plaza where savvy diners now find the relocated Chambar Restaurant. No wonder the resulting LEED gold structure is being described as “not urban in-fill but urban up-fill.”

LIFETIME SERVICEThis year saw four individual honoured as inductees into the UDI Hall of Fame —the second time these awards have recognized a lifetime of innovation and philanthropy. This year’s recipients were Robert H Lee (Prospero International Realty) a generous benefactor to the YMCA that bears his name in downtown Vancouver as well as to his Alma Mater, UBC, where he’s been chancellor, governor, and founder of UBC Properties Trust; Keith Beedie (Beedie Development Group) who donated funds for Burnaby Hospital’s purchase of an MRI and for the Beedie School of Business at SFU; Joe Segal (Kingswood Capital Corporation) whose list of philanthropic achievements include funding the Joseph and Rosalie Health Centre at VGH; and the late Milan Ilich (Progressive Group of Companies) whose generous donations in the medical field have benefited thousands of BC residents with increased access to the care they need.

A complete list of finalists in the 2014 UDI Awards of Excellence can be found at udi.bc.ca.

564 Beatty by Reliance Properties: Best in Show and Best Heritage.Hampstead at Silver Ridge by Portrait Homes: Best Single-Family or Duplex.Victoria Public Market

at the Hudson by Townline Group of

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What can we expect from mortgages in 2015?

Most of us see the end of one year and the start of a new one as a time to reflect on all we’ve accomplished. In the mort-gage industry, the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP) uses this time to reflect on all that’s happened in the residential mortgage market. The annual report the organization releases each November includes data from various sources, including a survey of more than 2,000 Canadians. Here are some of the most interesting facts we pulled from the latest report:

More Canadians are becoming comfortable with variable-rate mortgages. In fact, 20 per cent of those who bought homes in 2014 went with a variable rate, which is up 11 per cent from the nine per cent who did so in 2013. We suspect this increase comes from more than four years of watching the prime rate sit at three per cent, which makes variable rates seem less “risky.”

It’s not surprising that the average mortgage rate on all home purchases in 2014 dropped to 2.89 per cent (from 3.23 per cent in 2013). Both fixed and variable rates have been low all year, but those who went with a variable rate got some of the best mortgage rates that the residential market has ever seen. As of Dec. 2, the best five-year variable mortgage rate in Ontario is just 2.10 per cent (prime – 0.90 per cent).

Some more good news: the average down payment on the 10 million homes purchased in 2014 was 21 per cent of the purchase price! When asked why they bought homes, CAAMP found Canadians saw homes as 70 per cent a place to live and 30 per cent as an investment. For that reason, it’s not surprising that 91 per cent of the new buyers reported being happy they became homeowners, and many felt mortgages were “good debt” to take on.

While mortgage debt climbed this year (from $1.19 trillion to $1.3 trillion), so did the number of Canadians who are now 100 per cent mortgage debt-free. According to the report, 3.98 million homeowners have paid off their mortgages. That’s 41 per cent of all homeowners.

Of course, that leaves 59 per cent of Canadian homeowners with some amount of mortgage debt on their plates – and pulling out equity from a home counts as part of that. In total in 2014, $63 billion of equity was taken out of homes and used

for debt consolidation, home renova-tions, investments, education and other purchases.

As for 2015, while no one has a crystal ball, most economists agree there’s not likely to be any notable increase in mortgage rates next year. In its latest rate announcement on Dec. 3, the Bank of Canada once again maintained its target for the overnight rate at one per cent, citing Canada’s economy as showing signs of a broaden-ing recovery. Stronger exports are leading to increased business invest-ment and employment, which suggests the rebuilding that will lead to balanced and self-sustaining growth may finally have begun, BoC says.

The Bank’s next scheduled rate announcement will take place on Jan. 21, 2015.

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ALYSSA RICHARD is the Founder and CEO of ratehub.ca, a mortgage

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» Calculate your mortgage payments using the mortgage payment calculation chart

HOMEBUYERS’ HELP//


Calculate your mortgage payments

01 Calculate the combined monthly before-tax income

of you and your spouse.

02 Divide by three. This figure is the monthly payment you

can afford to make on your home.

03 Take the total price of the home and subtract the

amount of money you expect to make as a down payment. This is the money you will have to borrow.

04 Refer to the chart on the opposite page. Look down

the left column and locate the interest rate you expect to pay. Line this up with the amortization period of your choice. (Most first-time buyers take the 25-year amortization.)

05 Multiply this figure by the amount you need to borrow.

Divide by 1,000.

06 Add to this your estimated monthly heating costs and

monthly property taxes.

07 If this figure is equal to or less than one-third of your

gross monthly income (calculated in Step 2), you’ll qualify for a mortgage on your dream home.

CHART FIGURE MORTGAGE AMOUNT ÷ 1,000INTEREST RATE MONTHLY PAYMENT

EXAMPLE: 5% 25 YEARS 5.82 (MORTGAGE AMOUNT $125,000) 125 $

AMORTIZATION PERIOD

Follow these steps to see if you’ll qualify for a mortgage on your dream home

» Bear in mind that this is a rough estimate. If you have several other large loans already, you may qualify for less. Also, banks and trust companies vary in their policies. The best way to know what you can afford is to go to the lending institution of your choice andget pre-qualified.


3.00% 9.65 6.90 5.54 4.73 4.21 3.25% 9.76 7.02 5.66 4.86 4.34 3.50% 9.88 7.14 5.79 4.99 4.48 3.75% 9.99 7.26 5.91 5.13 4.61 4.00% 10.11 7.38 6.04 5.26 4.76 4.25% 10.23 7.50 6.17 5.40 4.90 4.50% 10.34 7.63 6.30 5.53 5.04 4.75% 10.46 7.75 6.44 5.67 5.19 5.00% 10.58 7.88 6.57 5.82 5.34 5.25% 10.70 8.01 6.74 5.96 5.49 5.50% 10.82 8.14 6.85 6.10 5.64 5.75% 10.94 8.27 6.98 6.25 5.79 6.00% 11.07 8.40 7.12 6.40 5.95 6.25% 11.19 8.53 7.26 6.55 6.11 6.50% 11.31 8.66 7.41 6.70 6.26 6.75% 11.43 8.80 7.55 6.85 6.42 7.00% 11.56 8.93 7.69 7.00 6.59 7.25% 11.68 9.07 7.84 7.16 6.75 7.50% 11.81 9.21 7.99 7.32 6.91 7.75% 11.94 9.34 8.14 7.47 7.08 8.00% 12.06 9.48 8.28 7.63 7.25 8.25% 12.19 9.62 8.44 7.79 7.42 8.50% 12.32 9.76 8.59 7.95 7.59 8.75% 12.45 9.90 8.74 8.12 7.76 9.00% 12.58 10.05 8.86 8.28 7.93 9.25% 12.71 10.19 9.05 8.45 8.10 9.50% 12.84 10.33 9.20 8.62 8.28 9.75% 12.97 10.48 9.36 8.78 8.45 10.00% 13.10 10.63 9.52 8.95 8.63 10.25% 13.24 10.77 9.68 9.12 8.80 10.50% 13.37 10.92 9.84 9.29 8.98 10.75% 13.50 11.06 10.00 9.46 9.16 11.00% 13.64 11.22 10.16 9.63 9.34 11.25% 13.77 11.36 10.32 9.80 9.52 11.50% 13.91 11.52 10.49 9.97 9.70 11.75% 14.04 11.66 10.65 10.15 9.88 12.00% 14.18 11.82 10.81 10.32 10.06 12.25% 14.32 11.97 10.98 10.49 10.25 12.50% 14.46 12.13 11.15 10.67 10.43 12.75% 14.59 12.28 11.31 10.85 10.61

This table shows the monthly payment of principal and interest for each $1,000 of mortgage. Example: The monthly principal and interest payment for a $125,000 mortgage with a 25-year amortization period at 5% is as follows: ($125,000 ÷ 1,000) X 5.82 = $727.50

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PORT MOODY Residences, The HR 604-552-0552 Call Station, The TH 604-492-3338 Call RICHMOND Alexandra Court LR 604-278-5809 $319,900Avanti LR/HR 604-276-9186 CallCadence HR 604-276-8683 Call Concord Gardens HR 604-233-7748 From $300,000’sEmpire Living TH 604-244-9622 Call Gardens, The LR 604 271 3331 From $396,900Grand, The HR 604 278 3880 CallHarmony HR 604-278-3939 From $322,300Kenstone Gate TH 604-218-3338 From $529,900Kingston Gate TH 604-760-6024 CallModern Estates TH 604-788-8833 CallMonet HR 604-233-7748 From $300,000’sElle HR 604-273-1313 Coming SoonOpal at Richmond Centre HR 604-303-7575 From $464,900 Ora HR 604-278-8838 Call Orchard (Beedie) HR [email protected] Coming SoonPinnacle Lilving at Capstan HR/MR/TH 604-303-0148 From $299,900Pier, The LR 604-274-7326 CallRiga TH 604-715-1250 CallRiva MR 604-278-8825 CallRiver Inlet MR/TH 604-233-2633 CallRiver Park Place HR 604-282-7838 From $229,500RiverSky HR 604-522-2583 Coming SoonSaffron LR 604-270-2482 Call Tempo HR 604-276-8885 From $283,900 Vogue TH 604-715-1250 CallWestminster Terrace TH 604-204-1077 Call SQUAMISH / WHISTLER Elaho TH 604-898-2232 Coming Soon Ocean Crest SF 604-896-2235 From $1,298,000 Ravens 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 SUNSHINE COAST SECHELTSilverStone Heights SF 604-741-1877 From $479,900SURREY3 Civic Plaza HR 604-951-3331 CallAshbury Hill TH 604-953-1211 Starting at $279,900 Ascend LR 604-596-2202 From $170’sBalance LR tiensher.com Coming SoonBishop Creek TH 604-588-0005 From $354,900Blackberry Walk TH 604-501-6119 Call Boardwalk TH 604.506.1852 From $341,900 Brixton TH 604-503-0483 From 299,900Brookside TH 604-372-2071 Fr. $279,900Canvas TH 604-598-8873 CallConnect LR 778-395-1886 From $118,800 Creekside TH 604-372-0400 High $200’s Edgewood TH 604-644-7811 From $344,900Esplanade at Waterstone LR 604-530-5399 From $219,900Eton TH 604-953-0833 Starting at $341,900 Fusion TH 778-578-9779 From $344,900G3 Residences HR 604-453-6688 CallGuildford Greens TH 604-307-0400 From $349,900Guildford The Great TH 778-293-2222 Coming SoonHeights TH 604-538-8888 Coming Soon Highcrest TH 604-584-7273 Fr. $345,900Highlands SF 778-565-7768 Call for InfoHorizons SF 778-565-7768 Call for InfoHyde Park TH 604-506-1852 CallJoi Living TH 604-574-8888 From $339,000Kendra TH 604-590-9122 From $329,900Latis LR 604-575-0669 From $194,900Latitude LR 604-596-5075 From $264,900Lingo LR 604-727-5478 From $159,900Lumina LR 604-727-5478 From $274,900Madison TH 604-543-6262 From $323,000Manarola LR 604-825-1038 From $179,900 Incl. GST

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The Maple TH 604-720-7478 CallOliver’s Lane SF 604-543-3868 From $489,900 One 44 TH 604-503-6402 From $298,500Panorama Station TH 604-372-2275 From $299,800Panorama Woods TH 778-593-9954 From $314,900Park Avenue West HR 604-583-9866 From $250’sPark Place Village TH 604-617-7763 From $359,000Quattro 3 LR 604-581-8000 From $159,900 Redwood TH 604-503-6929 Call for Info Rockwoods, The TH 604-503-1188 From Low $300’sSilverwood TH silverwoodliving.com From Low $300’sTeo TH 604-288-8981 From Low $300’sUltra at West Village TH/HR 604-588-6999 From $186,900 Verve LR 604-588-3783 From $160’sThe Walks TH 604-440-8070 CallUniversity District HR 604-588-5795 From $221,900 Wave HR 604-951-9283 CallWynd HR 604-951-9283 From $199,900Zen TH 604-355-0166 CallCLOVERDALE Clayton Heights TH/DU 604-723-4497 From $549,900The Grove TH 604-533-6968 Starting From $269,900MacKenzie Estates TH 604-538-2125 From $349,900One92 LR/TH 604-576-1772 From $199,900Salix LR 604-530-0054 From $241,900South Creek SF 604.372.0388 CallUptown Clayton Village TH 778-574-0146 From $329,900

VANCOUVER & AREADOWNTOWN 999 Seymour HR 604-879-9996 From $327,400Addition HR 604-338-5233 CallBurrard Gateway HR burrardgateway.ca Coming SoonEventide LR 604-783-1044 Coming Soon Fairmont Pacific Rim Estates HR 604-781-4303 CallFairmont Pacific Rim Estates HR 604-620-6692 From $349,900 Keefer 188 LR 604-620-2018 From $239,900Keefer Block LR 604-682-8813 From $269,900Mark, The HR 604-687-4353 Call Modern HR 604-879-2010 From $465,900One Pacific HR 604-899-8800 From $300’sPacific Pt HR 604-685-0855 From $349,900Private Residences at Hotel Georgia, The HR 604-682-8107 CallSapphire, The HR 604-876-9222 From $685,000Tate Downtown HR 604-568-8283 From $268,000Vancouver House HR 604-893-8958 Call EAST SIDE 238 W Broadway LR 238westbroadway.ca CallBohème LR 604-569-3388 From $227,900Brock East LR 604-715-6060 Starting at $299,900Charm LR 604-330-8838 From $266,900 Cordovan LR cordovan.ca Coming SoonFocal LR 604-563-6777 Coming SoonThe Independent at Main independentatmain.ca Coming SoonGem, The LR liveatthegem.com Coming SoonGrandview Cascades TH grandviewcascades.com Coming SoonJade LR 604-338-5233 CallKensington Gardens LR 604-620-7886 CallKillarney Ridge RH/DP 604-961-2861 Coming SoonKillarney Ridge SF Killarneyridge.ca Coming SoonLaureates, The 604-221-4450 Now PreviewingLocal LR 604-688-5527 From $349,900Main Street LR 604-877-1116 From $339,900Marquee on the Drive LR 604-559-2011 $329,900Mercer by Cressey LR 604-879-6400 CallOxford, The LR 604-779-0091 Starting at $239,900 Oxford LR 604-779-0091 CallRhythm MR 603-437-5315 From $389,900Shine MR 604-261-3936 CallSkyway HR 604-436-1100 CallTriumph TH 604-563-6200 CallView 388 LR 604-330-8838 From $219,900The Heatley at Strathcona Village MR 604-683-0900 From $199,900Vya MR 604-559-1070 From $239,999Wall Centre Central Park HR 604-874-9232 From $299,900Woodshire TH 604-719-1700 From $420,900Wohlstein MR 604-558-0899 From $240,000

WEST SIDE 41West MR 41westliving.com Coming Soon 5555 Dunbar LR 604-568-7551 From $349,900W10th & Maple MR/TH 604-239-2080 From $429,900 Alder Crossing TH/Studios 604-600-5405 From $290,000Aperture LR/TH 778-616-7008 From $$450Arbutus Ridge MR 604-738-0001 CallBinning Tower HR 604-646-1111 From $499,900Block 100 HR 604-682-8801 CallCambie & 7th HR/TH 604-568-5060 CallCambie Star MR cambiestar.com Coming SoonCambria LR 604-325-2216 Call Canvas MR 604-875-8508 Call Central HR 604-662-3373 Call Citti MR 604-880-6880 CallElizabeth LR 604-687-8800 Coming SoonEmpire at QE Park LR 604-568-5060 Call Granville at 70th HR 604-687-2298 CallKerrisdale Gardens MR 604-559-9848 From $540,900Kits360 LR 604-737-0360 From $379,900 Lido HR 604-872-2672 From $513,900Livingstone House LH/TH livingstonehouse.ca Coming SoonMC2 HR 604-638-9998 CallMeccanica MR 604-876-8819 From $349,900Midtown LR 604-563-3330 Call Northwest HR 604-325-5151 CallOak TH 604-418-6809 Starting at $749,800One, The MR/HR 604-874-8368 From $349,900Opsal HR 604-876-7332 CallParc Elise MR/TH 604-336-6380 From $290,900Pinnacle Living at False Creek MR 604-874-8368 From $369,900 Pinnacle Living Broadway MR 604-739-2080 From $399,900 Prodigy MR 604-221-8878 From high $300s Q16 TH 604-263-8090 CallRadius LR 604-731-5522 CallSail MR 604-221-8878 CallShannon Wall Centre Kerrisdale LR 604-267-8882 CallSixth & Steel TH sixthandwillow.com Coming SoonSixth and Willow TH 604-336-2800 CallThe Laureates HR 604-221-4450 CallTisdale TH 778-846-5990 CallTower Green at West HR 604-707-9378 CallVillage on False Creek, The MR 604-733-2010 From $414,500Vya LR 604-559-1070 From $239,999 WEST VANCOUVER 23rd and Bellevue HR cressey.com Coming SoonEvelyn LR 604-922-0330 CallKerrisdale by Cressey LR cressey.com Coming SoonWHITE ROCK / SOUTH SURREY Adagio LR 604-531-6659 From $288,900Avra HR 604-531-9030 From $319,900 Belcroft, The TH 604-568-8830 From $649,900 Beverley MR cressey.com Coming SoonBlu TH 604-782-5258 From $599,900 incl. GSTBreeze TH 604-582-1113 Call Elevate at the Hamptons DU 604-723-4497 From $629,900Elgin House LR 604-514-8092 From $269,900Essence at the Hamptons TH 604-723-4497 From $399,800 Gemini LR 604-536-1663 CallGeorge TH 604-571-6400 CallGrandview Heights TH discovergrandviewheights.comHeadwaters LR 604-535-1451 From $232,900 Heights, The TH/LR 778-545-8737 CallHycroft Rowhouses TH 605-541-2495 From 549,900Hyde Park TH hydeparkliving.ca Coming soonJuniper SF liveatjuniper.ca From $769,000 Morgan Heights SF 604-560-1053 Call Morgan Living SF 604-385-0551 From $699,000Newport at West Beach LR 604-536-0256 CallOn The Course TH 604-385-0111 From $300’s Promenade LR 604-531-1111 From $314,900Royce LR 604-538-8028 From $314,900Sakura TH 604-538-5588 Call for InfoSaltaire LR 604-560-1656 CallSausalito MR 604-531-2200 CallSouthbrooke SF 604-805-2941 CallSouth Point Walk LR/TH 604-560-3238 From $230’s The Village at Southwood SF 604-560-3450 $729,900Winter Street LR 604-364-7455 From $299,900Woods TH 604-538-8876 From $379,900


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