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At Aspac Development Ltd.’s The Wesbrook, people can find a new, sustainable home in an established University of British Columbia neighbourhood. The spacious units offer house-sized floorplans to new homebuyers, while large patios and sweeping, panoramic views invite living indoors and out, year-round.“It’s in the things you see and the things you don’t,” says Aspac vice-president of marketing Lance Brown. ›› p.8

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The local housing market is rebounding in a big way.

The B.C. Real Estate Association reports that Multiple Listings Services residential sales in the province climbed 115 per cent in October to 8,624 units, compared to the same month last year.

Last month posted the highest number of MLS residential sales since October of 2003, when 8,682 homes were sold.

The average residential price of a home in B.C. increased 17 per cent to $493,328 from $420,259 in October 2008, the

BCREA notes.“B.C. home sales

continued on an upward trend in Oc-tober,” says BCREA chief economist Cam-eron Muir. “Despite a lacklustre economy, low mortgage interest rates have induced many potential buy-ers into the market.

However, the recent phenomenal pace of home sales is expected to moderate in the coming months as pent-up demand dis-sipates and eroding affordability begins to impact the purchasing power of house-holds.”

The BCREA also recently released its fall housing forecast, which predicts MLS residential sales will increase 20 per cent this year to 82,900 units, compared to 68,923 units in 2008. In 2010, the BCREA estimates residential sales will increase a further eight per cent to 89,600 units.

The 10-year average is 82,800 units.“A sharp rebound in consumer demand

turned a potentially dismal year into a very strong year for home sales,” Muir says. “Vancouver and Victoria, in particular, are posting near-record unit sales this fall.”

Visit www.bcrea.bc.ca for details.

October home sales the highest in six years for B.C.

“Vancouver and Victoria, in particular, are posting near-record unit sales this fall.”

Winter: is your home ready?An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when stormy weather starts in B.C.

Popular home improvement TV and radio personality Shell Busey gives us

some suggestions as to how we can ensure our homes – even if they’re new

– are prepared for B.C.’s winter weather. Rob Newell photo

TRICIA LESLIE

It has started.The constant rain – from stormy, windy

downpours to steady, continuous drizzles – signals the start of fall and winter here in B.C. Grey skies, muddy parks and trails, and soggy leaves coming down in droves are all just part of the season for those of us who live on the Wet Coast.

Many people who have recently pur-chased a new home may feel warm and cozy in their never-before-lived-in abodes – and they should, especially since home warranties are mandatory on new homes in B.C.

But even with warranty protection, hom-eowners are responsible for regular mainte-nance and upkeep on their dwellings, even if the home is less than a year or two old.

Rain gutters, for example, can fill up fast with leaves and other debris at this time of year, thanks to the stormy weather.

Keeping your home properly maintained is partly common sense, says popular radio and TV home improvement personality Shell Busey, and partly, making sure the homeowner knows what they are responsible for, in the event warranty-related work is ever needed.

“Obviously, making sure the (rain) gut-ters are clean is important – it’s not unusual to get them cleaned two to three times a year,” Busey says.

Some homeowners are switching to a Leaf Guard system that is guaranteed never to clog, Busey notes, and while that system can initially be more expensive than a gutter cleaning, it will save homeowners money in the long run.

If rain gutters are clogged and the hom-eowner doesn’t know about the problem,

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then water can drip down the walls and cause damage to the building’s walls, windows and even to the building envelope, says Absolute Roof executive director Keith Kinvig.

“If someone isn’t aware that this is happen-ing, then they’re not going to get covered by the warranty,” Kinvig says.

“Homeowners need to check their warranty booklets and find out what they are respon-sible for.”

Kinvig, who is a new homeowner himself, suggests people listen to their downspout – if they hear a lot of water coming down, then that’s good.

If the home has two storeys or more, a homeowner can head to an upper floor and visually check out the gutters, Kinvig says.

“If the water level in the gutter is excessively high, or if there’s water coming over the edge (of the gutter) or down the wall, chances are, the gutters are overdue for a cleaning,” Kinvig says.

Ensuring your home is ready for winter is about much more than gutters, however. Even with a new home, there is much to remember.

In the driveway, for example, Busey says it is

important to make sure the sump attachment is free of debris, so rainwater will properly get into the drainage system.

Getting any trees around the home trimmed at the proper times of year is

another task homeowners should com-plete, not to mention sealing concrete and asphalt driveways, Busey adds.

“It’s very important to seal the driveway. If you don’t, spalling will

happen. That’s when the calcium used on roads will permeate down into the

concrete and invite the water in,” Busey says.

There are several, smaller chores on the ‘to do’ list before winter’s worst hits.

Shutting off the outside water is key – but just turning it off isn’t necessarily enough.

“You have to turn the water off inside the

home, then go outside and turn the tap on,” Busey says, noting that there shouldn’t be water in the pipes during freezing weather.

Also, draining the hose and bringing it in – rather than leaving it hanging on the side of the house, outside – is important, Busey says.

If a hose is left outside with water still in it, you’d better be prepared to buy a new hose come spring, he notes.

Also – think about what’s in your garage, or in any area that’s not heated, Busey suggests.

“If you have paint in the garage and it freezes, it’s no longer good,” he says.

Unraked leaves can end up clogging drive-way sumps or street gutters drainage, so just making sure your leaves are raked and grass cuttings are properly disposed of is impera-tive, Busey adds.

“There are very few books available that give you a 1-2-3-step guide as to what you should do,” he says. “I think home inspection is very important – that way, you can make sure all of this preventable stuff is taken care of.”

Both Absolute Roof and Busey’s HouseS-mart company offer services including inspec-tion and gutter cleaning, as well as other home maintenance services.

Visit www.thehousesmart.com or www.absoluteroof.ca for more information.

Winterizing your home

TRICIA LESLIE

Drivers and passers-by have been taking second looks at Morgan Crossing lately.

But it’s not just because a new residen-tial and retail development is being built; there are people there. Beige people, tumbling out of a beige minivan toward a billboard, even climbing its front. The tableau – created by Spring Advertising & Design – is an art installation that is part of a campaign for the South Surrey development, which is scheduled for completion in spring 2010.

“The mannequins wanted to get a clos-er look at a life worth living,” says Larco Investments vice-president Jim Nesbitt. Larco Investments is the company de-veloping Morgan Crossing, located near 160th and 24th.

“It’s a fun metaphor, a way of express-ing that what we’re creating at Morgan Crossing is an antidote to life in Bor-ingville.”

Inspired by European villages and traditional Main Streets, the project features a wide range of amenities, all within a walkable distance from home. The community’s design is intended to create opportunities to bring people together and to provide them with what they need, right where they live.

When finished, the residences at Mor-gan Crossing will be complemented with 60 shops and services, from restaurants and cafes to fashion boutiques, Thrifty Foods, London Drugs, Best Buy and a Steve Nash Sports Club.

“In Boringville, your neighbours are strangers and you have to get in your car to pick up a few groceries or to go out for dinner,” Nesbitt says. “But at Morgan Crossing, living, shopping, fitness, work-ing and having fun happen in the same place.”

Visit www.morgancrossing.ca for more information.

Artful attraction gets attention in South Surrey

Photos (above and top photo) show the damage done to a home when rain gutters were not properly cleaned. Courtesy Absolute Roof

Off the front: “Obviously, making sure the (rain) gutters are clean is important – it’s not unusual to get them cleaned two to three times a year.” – Shell Busey Keith Kinvig Shell Busey

Prevention paysaround the home

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A great room shows off the soaring ceilings, sumptuous fireplace and massive windows of the Anmore showhome. Martin Knowles photo

Impeccably landscaped grounds lead the way to the luxurious home, its large windows aglow with light, where it sits among several old-growth trees on a one-third-acre lot.

Upon entering, you immediately notice the 20-foot height of the ceilings, the over-sized windows, and the majestic marble fireplace in the spacious great room.

You admire the hand-crafted millwork and woodwork throughout the home, as well as the spiral staircase and chandelier, before drooling over the master bedroom and ensuite bathroom, which share a fireplace.

The high-end finishings alone make you look twice.

Crown mouldings, coffered ceilings, skylights, bronze or wrought-iron detail-ing, outdoor entertainment areas and man-made ponds – whatever your heart’s desire is yours, if you work with Sonoma Homes to build your dream custom home.

“That’s our forté – to work with the cli-ent to build their dream home,” says Mike Kirkwood, managing partner of Sonoma Homes.

The B.C.-based company has been build-ing high-end custom homes throughout the Lower Mainland for more than 15 years, bringing their clients’ dreams to life with spectacular luxury homes that remain masterpieces, even years later.

While Sonoma Homes builds new dwell-ings throughout Metro Vancouver, the company is currently selling custom single-family detached homes on one-third-acre lots at Crystal Creek in Anmore.

These opulent homes offer French country-themed floorplans up to 4,950 square feet, with four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms, starting from $1.288 million.

But homebuyers needn’t be restricted by location or size – Sonoma Homes has built new dwellings as large as 12,000 sq. ft. within Greater Vancouver. If someone has bought a residential lot and wants to build a house, Sonoma Homes can do whatever that client wishes (within zoning regula-tions), Kirkwood says.

“We work hand-in-hand with clients to pinpoint their specifications,” Kirkwood says. “You will get top-quality finishings,

Sonoma Homes aims to please with high-end houses

Your dream home is waiting...

The unique rain downspout at the Sono-ma Homes showhome in Anmore features upside-down umbrellas. Tricia Leslie photo

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no matter what your budget is.”Usually, a client will have an idea as to what

they want in a home, but if they are looking for inspiration, Kirkwood invited prospective homebuilders to come and visit the Anmore showhome.

With its soaring ceilings, plentiful windows, Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, extravagant kitchen and sumptuous ensuite bathroom, the showhome highlights just some of what Sonoma Homes can do. Ceilings in different rooms are coffered, vaulted or designed in an attractive ‘tray’ ceiling pattern.

Entryways to rooms are gently arched and, instead of just the usual rain gutter down-spout, the Anmore showhome features a long chain of upside-down metal umbrellas to direct the rainwater away.

“People really like the area,” Kirkwood says of the Port Moody-area homes. “It’s such a tranquil setting but it’s only 40 minutes from downtown Vancouver.”

Buntzen Lake and White Pine Beach are close as well, Kirkwood notes, and there are plenty of nature trails and green spaces to explore nearby.

The Anmore location gives homebuyers the best of both worlds, he says.

“You’ve got this quality of land that is cen-tral to everything, yet still retains that rural feel,” says Kirkwood.

From entertainment lounges/movie rooms to exercise rooms, Kirkwood says there are a lot of options that are popular in new homes these days, depending on the budget.

“Outdoor living, even in the rain, is big,” he says.

Another popular feature – noticeable in the showhome – is the two-sided fireplace that graces both the master bedroom and the ensuite bathroom.

“When you build a custom home, you have the opportunity to make it special,” Kirkwood says.

Visit the Anmore showhome at 312 For-estview Lane, Anmore, by calling Eric Gan at 604-461-1308, or go to www.sonoma-homes.com for more information.

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Sonoma Homes’ showhome in Anmore features many details that are highly sought-after in custom-built homes, such as the two-sided fireplace in the master bedroom and ensuite (above and bottom left photos). Note the exquisite cabinetry and wood-work throughout the kitchen and dining area (left and bottom right photos), as well as the tray ceilings in the ensuite and bedroom. The Metro Vancouver-based company works with clients to build opulent homes with top-quality materials, finishings, and attention to detail.Martin Knowles photos


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For people who want more freedom than living in a single-family home provides – with its lawn care, upkeep and regular maintenance – The Wesbrook at the University of British Columbia is the perfect solution.

The Wesbrook caters to the buyer who is not ready to give up living space and still wants house-size floor plans, but with the ability to lock up and leave with-out the worry of a detached home.

Many new homebuyers are looking for larger floorplans in highrise residences, says Aspac Developments Ltd. vice-presi-dent of marketing Lance Brown.

“We have found there is a huge de-mand for house-sized floor plans in the 1,600 to 1,900-square-foot range because there just aren’t that many available. Be-cause of the shortage of these size units, there is a definite competitive edge when a client re-sells,” Brown says.

Located on the edge of 700 hectares of unspoiled rainforest –The Pacific Spirit Regional Park – in a new, sustainable community at UBC, the 17-storey high-rise is being built using green construc-tion practices and infrastructure.

The Wesbrook will be constructed under the guidelines of UBC’s Residen-tial Environmental Assessment Program (REAP), a green building strategy mod-eled after the international Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standard, but specifically suited to residential construction in a West Coast environment.

Aspac has committed to attaining a Silver REAP designation, the first for a highrise on the popular campus.

In doing so they have found that qual-ity and sustainability go hand-in-hand, with features such as high-performance heating and cooling systems, Low E coat-ed glass windows and large wraparound balconies that shade the residences from direct sunlight in summer.

“It took tremendous planning and commitment to create a very high-end building with large, luxurious units, which were also environmentally friendly,” Brown says.

One advantage the UBC campus site has over others is that it is part of an established West Side neighbourhood in Vancouver.

The availability of top-ranked schools from kindergarten onward, the boutique shopping, lots of services and entertain-

UBC highrise offers high-quality homes

Aspac Development Ltd.’s The Wesbrook offers a variety of new homes in its 17-storey tower and seven three-level townhomes. From the pan-oramic views to the sustainable features to the high-end finishings, The Wesbrook is also situated in a prime location, on the UBC campus.

Live the lifestyle you want at UBCAspac’s The Wesbrook offers house-size floorplans in a stylish new highrise

People stroll past fall-coloured trees on the UBC campus. Courtesy UBC Facebook site

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ment within walking distance and the vibrant cultural scene make this a special location.

The interiors of these condo homes are exceptional.

“It’s in the things you see and the things you don’t,” Brown enthuses.

“We have the big showstoppers, such as the Snaidero, ergonomically designed kitchens and the Miele and Bosch appli-ances. We have gorgeous floating vanities from Italy, Mankato limestone exteriors, and enormous wraparound balconies. Our floor-to-ceiling views are the best in the neighbourhood.”

The Wesbrook’s highrise vantage point offers sweeping views of the coastal moun-tains to the north, the forests of Pacific Spirit Regional Park to the east, ocean, delta and island views to the south, and lingering sunsets over the Strait of Georgia to the west, with views as far as Vancouver Island.

The building’s unseen elements contrib-ute much to its unique quality.

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Ergonomically designed kitchens add to the allure of the highrise homes at The Wesbrook.


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New homebuyers can peruse ultra-chic homes at Prado, which offers a diverse collection of residences in the heart of downtown Richmond.

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Sustainable living at UBC

Pre-wiring for high speed in-house networking and high definition TV, heated limestone and marble floors and Lutron lighting systems programmed for different effects at different times of day.

Concrete construction means that residents will not hear their neighbours, or feel them walking around and the concrete, in combination with a ther-mostatically controlled HVAC system, offers something else: a constant room temperature that adds to the energy efficiency.

With 58 highrise units spread over 17 storeys, plus seven three-level town-homes, the project offers a balance of community interaction and individual privacy.

There are opportunities to mingle with neighbours in the games and bil-liards room or at the in-house fitness centre.

There is also a furnished guest suite in the building for overnight guests and the 24/7 concierge service means that the residents are looked after at all times.

Prices start at $1.285 million.Visit www.aspac.ca for more informa-

tion about The Wesbrook.

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The Wesbrook at UBC has new homes with floorplans ranging from 1,600 to 1,900 square feet. Many of the units feature large, wrap-around balconies and sweeping, panoramic views. Green building strategies are being used for the Aspac Development Ltd. project, to ensure it is a sustainable building.

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Best Residential Community!

Another Quality Development Built By:

New Show Home and Sales Centre Now OpenOpen Every Day: Noon - 5:00pm23185 Gilbert Drive, Maple Ridge

GRAND OPENING EVENT NOW ON!

Portrait Homes is proud to receive 6 Finalist Nominations for 2009 Georgie Awards!Having received an unprecedented total of 63 major industry awards in the past, the Silver Ridge community has now been recognized for new home excellence in the following categories:

Experience the Portrait Homes difference for yourself. Visit the newly released single-family homes at Stoneleigh today and take advantage of our Grand Opening incentives!

Best Single Family Home under 2,000 sq.ft. Sustainable and Innovative Community Award Built Green™ BC Builder of the Year Best Multi-Family Landscape Design Best Site Specific Website – Silver Ridge Best Signage – Silver Ridge

The developer reserves the right to make modifications and changes to the information contained herein. E. & O.E.

portraithomes.ca | 604-466-9278

12 • New Local Home | November 19, 2009

Townhomes from $589,900

Spacious 3 & 4 bedroom homes backing onto 30 acres of parkland

N0W seling from $766,900

Premier 3 & 4 bedroom homes right on the river

NOW selling from $823,900

2 bedroom & 2 + den apartments exclusively for adults 45+

2 BEDROOMS from $340,000

3 & 4 bedroom homes in the heart of the community

NOW selling from $570,900

A Playgroundfor Everyone

Bedford Landing – an award-winning ParkLanecommunity in the heart of Fort Langley.

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Single Family Sales Centre 23015 Billy Brown Rd, Fort LangleyOpen daily 12 ~ 5pm | 604.888.2176

Apartments Discovery Centre 9275 Glover Rd, Fort LangleyOpen daily 12 ~ 5pm | 604.888.2793All prices subject to GST & applicable taxes

200915 Finalist Awards

2009 Best New Home and Townhome Builder