Newest Real Estate Sales Launches: Alto Downtown Vancouver, Mantra Kits Condos, Highland Park & Glenmore Living at Morgan Heights

Mantra Kitsilano Vancouver Condominiums

Located on Fourth Avenue and Pine Street, Mantra Condos offers a seletion of laid-back contemporary Kitsilano homes designed with style and livability in mind in Vancouver’s Kits area. Environmentally friendly feature like geothermal heating and cooling, use of urban organic materials, and abundant outdoor spaces, give Kitsilano Mantra Vancouver homes an inviting, relaxing and ambiance. Plus you’re walking distance to Granville Island, Kits Beach, downtown, and South Granville, so you’re surrounded by some of Vancouver’ most celebrated restaurants, boutiques, theatres, galleries and specialty grocery stores. For more information, and to priority register, visit www.yourmantra.com. The latest from their email push page in October 2007.

Mantra - Coming Soon
Achieving balance in your life has never been easier or more enticing. Mantra's enlightened homes unite style with function, while their inspired location centres you at the heart of the city's most sought-after neighbourhoods. Affirming, motivating and empowering, Mantra Condos is a conduit to a healthy, vibrant lifestyle - a daily reminder to relish the present and revel in all that our incredible city has to offer.

Contemporary yet clasic with concrete and glass, this Mantra Condos boutique five-level building will offer 68 exceptional urban homes connected by a series of iconic glass skybridges that promise to establish Vancouver Mantra as one of the area's most recognizable landmarks. Designed to invoke a sense of calm and well-being, these urban organic 1 and 2 bedroom designer suites include functional floorplans, natural materials and large outdoor spaces. In addition, every earth-friendly home at Mantra Homes also includes geothermal heating and air conditioning to help save you money and perhaps more importantly, the environment.

As an early Vancouver Mantra condominium registrant we are excited to tell you that the Mantra Presentation Centre and display suite is now under construction. In the coming weeks, a new home consultant will be in contact with you and we will continue to give you more information on these exceptional Mantra homes via email as it becomes available.

Vincent Lui 604-341-1111, Katherine Light 604- 721-8039
New Home Consultants

More about the Kits Mantra Condos

One of the most important factors when purchasing a new Mantra home is ensuring you have a builder with a strong reputation for quality. At Kitsilano's Mantra, all residents will have the peace of mind that comes with knowing their builder has almost 40 years of experience in Cressey.

Incorporated in 1969, Cressey initially focused on building multi-family residential communities. Since then, Cressey has expanded to build office, retail, hotel, industrial and multi-family projects throughout BC, Alberta, and Washington. During all of this time, one thing remains constant and that is Cressey's commitment to superior design and quality construction. With meticulous planning and attention to detail for the Mantra Condos in Kits starting from acquiring land straight through to key turnover and beyond, Cressey is an industry benchmark for professionalism, integrity and quality.

The past few years has been especially exciting for Cressey with landmark buildings such as Elan, Donovan, Park 360, and Mandalay all in various stages of construction and all with the same Cressey commitment to superior design and quality construction. Mantra is the newest addition to the Cressey portfolio and with an inspired West 4th location, iconic glass skybridges and urban organic interiors, it promises to be yet another successful community backed by almost 40 years of building experience.

Cressey Mantra Condos Update

Today, everyone is going green and trying to do their part to help save the planet. At Mantra Condominiums, we’re proud to help you live in comfort while also helping you save energy and money.

Mantra boasts a geothermal heating and air conditioning system. Unlike conventional heating and cooling systems which create heat by burning fuel or powering an electric element, this technology relies on the constant ground temperature the earth maintains throughout the year. In winter, the geothermal system transfers heat from the earth to an environmentally friendly fluid which flows through pipes installed under the earth’s surface and into the building into each suite. This heat is also used to heat the domestic hot water for the building. In summer, the system is reversed so that heat from each suite is absorbed by the earth thereby cooling each home. By using this technology, Mantra Condos in Kits will save an estimated 52 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year which is equivalent to planting 1,318 trees!*

While geothermal systems clearly help reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions in the air, the use of less energy also means you get the benefit of saving money! With a 650 sq.ft. home at Mantra, a geothermal heating and cooling system will be approximately a quarter of the cost of conventional systems.**

Mantra Kits Condos in Vancouver also uses a green roof system which beyond protecting the roof’s membrane, this lush covering of plants improves air quality, provides sound insulation, and naturally shades and insulates the building which in turn helps save heating and cooling costs. Green roof systems also help to ease the burden on municipal stormwater systems as rain is absorbed by the plants rather than drained into our city pipes.

With earth-friendly features like geothermal heating and cooling systems and a green roof, Mantra Residence Apartments allows you to live in comfort as you do your part to help save the planet and save money all at the same time!

Thank you for your interest in Mantra by Cressey. We are pleased to announce that we will begin previewing these designer homes January 19th! Beginning this Saturday, Mantra Condos in Kitsilano will be open everyday except for Fridays from 12 noon until 5pm. Experience our brand new Presentation Centre where you can explore Mantra's architectural model, floorplans, pricing and of course, fully furnished display suite.

We are located at 2060 Pine Street in Vancouver just off of West 4th Avenue.

Hope to see you this Saturday!
Mantra Sales Team - Muna 604.785.4868 | Mike 604.341.3529

Mantra by Cressey is over 65% sold and has been overwhelmingly successful!

Concrete Geothermal Homes from $544,900. Kitsilano presales Mantra Vancouver condominiums has a number of very special homes still available such as Suite 202, south facing 1 Bedroom plus Den home with extra large terrace - just like our display suite: Spacious kitchen, KitchenAid Architect Series appliances including wine fridge, Built-in entertainment niche, In-suite Storage room, Walk-in closet, Striking bathroom and more. The terrace included with this home is an expansive 509 square feet, perfect for summer BBQ's with friends and family, and therefore offers a total of 1157 square feet of living space! Suite 202 at Mantra Vancouver also comes with 1 parking stall and is currently priced at just $544,900 for pre-sales.

Voted
For those of you who might have missed it, The Westender's 11th Annual, Best of the City, Readers' Choice awards were just published in the Feb 28 - March 5 Issue. West 4th Avenue was voted one of Vancouver's coolest streets and Cressey Developments one of the best Real Estate Developers.

Visit Us
To learn more about Suite 202 or any of the homes at presales Kits real estate Mantra we encourage you to visit our presentation centre open daily (except for Fridays) from 12 noon until 5pm at 2060 Pine Street in Vancouver (just south of 4th Ave). You can also log onto our website for all of the details at pre-construction Mantra Vancouver condos including our new display suite photo gallery at www.yourmantra.com/gallery.html.

Kitsilano Mantra Terrace Home For Sale

Mantra is now offering exclusive Terrace Homes starting at just $544,900. With extra large patios ranging from 201 up to 1102 sq.ft. these outdoor spaces are perfect for Kitsilano summers. We have 15 terrace homes to choose from, here is a sampling:

Home Type Interior Area (sf) Outdoor Area (sf) Total Living Area
1 Bdrm + 2 Bath 642 204 846
1 Bdrm 667 313 980
1 + Den 648 509 1157
1 + Den + 2 Bath 852 1050 1902
2 Bdrm 829 1102 1931

It's Included
Along with the expansive patios, all of the homes at Mantra come complete with extra large kitchens including KitchenAid Architect II Series appliances, wine fridge, stone countertops, recycle centre, and glass tile backsplash. Striking bathrooms, built-in entertainment niches and hardwood flooring are also included in every home. Boasting geothermal heating and cooling, Mantra allows you to live in maximum comfort while saving money and helping you do your part for the environment by reducing your carbon footprint. To learn more about the very special terrace homes at Mantra we encourage you to visit our presentation centre open daily (except for Fridays) from 12 noon until 5pm at 2060 Pine Street in Vancouver (just south of 4th Ave). You can also log onto our website for all of the details at Mantra at www.yourmantra.com.

Mantra Sales Team - Muna 604.785.4868 | Mike 604.341.3529
Mantra Presentation Centre: 2060 Pine Street, Vancouver BC V6J 4P8
P: 604.734.3488 F:604.734.3489 www.yourmantra.com

Kits Condos at Mantra Presentation Centre Closes November 24
Thank you to everyone who has expressed an interest in Mantra apartment condominiums in the Kits real estate district of central Vancouver and helped make it an overwhelming success. As the holiday season is upon us and in anticipation of Mantra apartments completing in 2009, we would like to let everyone know that the Mantra Presentation Centre will be permanently closed as of Monday November 24, 2008 and will reopen in the building in Spring 2009. We still have a very select number of geothermal, air conditioned concrete homes available including our pre-sale Kitsilano condo Terrace Homes with expansive outdoor areas. Here is a sampling of the 12 remaining opportunities to own at Mantra: For information on these remaining pre-construction Kits Vancouver condo homes you can visit us at the presale Mantra Presentation Centre between now and Sunday until 5pm. As of November 24, 2008 simply call 604-734-3488 or email us at info@yourmantra.com for more information. If you are a home purchaser at Mantra Condo apartments in Kits real estate district and have questions regarding your contract you can contact Bryna Beruschi at 604-629-1515 ext. 228. Sincerely, Mantra Sales Team - Muna Tayour and Sylvia Nazar

South Surrey’s Glenmore and Highland Park Grand Opening.

Eight inspiring model homes. One big celebration. Bring the whole family to the grand opening of Glenmore and Highland Park, a collection of two, three and four bedroom townhomes at Morgan Heights in South Surrey.

Visit eight fully decorated model homes by four talented designers: Alda Pereira, BYU Design, Cecconi Simone and Insight Design Group. Bring the kids and enjoy hot dogs and hot chocolate, plus face painting and free pumpkins to take home. The majority of homes sold in the first release. But there’s still time. In fact, if you purchase on our Grand Opening Weekend at the Glenmore and Highland Park launch, you’ll receive exclusive promotions.

Saturday, October 13th and Sunday October 14th
10am – 5pm
2501-161A St. (162nd and 24th Avenue in South Surrey)
Meet the designers 12 – 2pm Saturday October 13th.

Highland Park at Morgan Heights. Priced from mid $400,000. highlandparkliving.ca
Glenmore at Morgan Heights. Priced from $359,900. glenmoreliving.ca.

Latest from Alto Downtown Condos

Here is the latest email push page from the Alto condos real estate marketing team in regards to the sales launch and upcoming information releases about this downtown Vancouver pre-construction development. Thank you for your interest in Alto. As a VIP Registrant you will be among the first to receive information on Alto Condos. You will definitely want to be in the know about these unique residences. Located on the corner of Davie and Howe, Vancouver’s Alto is 110 unique and fresh residences with plenty of features that set it apart from the crowd. 10 foot ceilings stand tall, zebrawood hardwood flooring is found below and four piece relaxing bathrooms and chef-inspired kitchen are standard here. Those are just some of the features that let you know, at Alto Vancouver your living the high life.


Although we have not set an exact date for the Alto launch, we do know it will be in October or November. As the VIP Opening is fast approaching, we are working on finalizing the floorplans, features and amenities that Alto will be offering. An Alto sales representative should be in contact with you shortly if you have not already spoken to one. If you have any questions please feel free to call us at 604.688.9959.

Do you measure up? Alto Downtown Vancouver Condos Marketing

110 Fresh Residences. 10 Foot Ceilings. Stand tall at Alto Condominiums! Because only here will you find the 10 foot ceilings and Euro-design style that reveals a fresh vision for residences in Vancouver’s core. The address is Howe and Davie – the lively intersection where Yaletown meets the West End. In this dynamic neighbourhood close to everything, Alto Condos raises the bar on contemporary sophistication. Anticipate inspired design, innovative colour palettes, ultra-modern features, and three impressive amenity spaces! Alto. Urban living raised to the power of 10. Are you high? Unique to Downtown, Vancouver Alto’s 10 foot ceilings give you extra height… extra volume… extra value!

The Power of 9 – 9 Amazing Restaurants within 2 Blocks of Alto condo residences in Downtown Vancouver.
Looking for the perfect place for a casual lunch or to celebrate a special occasion? Have a yen for a box of sea-fresh sushi, or to sear your taste buds with something hot and spicy? Whatever you fancy in the way of food – from hamburgers to haute cuisine, Alto condominium homes is surrounded by some of the best places to eat in the city. Bon Appetit!

The Power of 3 – Alto’s Amenity Features
Alto Condos has 3 distinct amenity spaces. The Terrace on the Seventh floor features a lavishly landscaped outdoor terrace with fireplace, BBQ, patio with tables and chairs, and indoor kitchen. The Alto Lounge on the third floor, with its warming fireplace, is the cool weather hot-spot for billiards or catching the big games on the large screen TV. And the second-floor Alto Studio is ideal for tuning your bike, waxing your snowboard and small repair jobs.

Priority Register for the downtown Vancouver Alto Condos today at www.altolife.com or phone 604.688.9959. Coming Soon. Register Now! Presentation centre at 1233 Howe Street in Vancouver, BC. Real Estate marketing and sales by MAC Marketing Solutions.

The latest from their Alto VIP letter.

Hello. How’s it going? The Power of VIP. Smart move. You are now an Alto VIP. Because you pre-registered your interest, it means you get an exclusive opportunity to book your VIP appointment before opening Alto Condos to the general public. Simply call 604.688.9959 for your appointment on Saturday, October 20th. That will put you in the position to get the Alto home you want. Are you impressed yet? We’ve been working hard to make sure you will be impressed when you see the 10 foot ceilings, 4-piece bathrooms (showers with room for two!), modern colour schemes and patios to die for. It’s all about how you want to live- in the city, near the action, in style. Designer finishes at Alto Condominiums in Downtown Vancouver including Electrolux stainless steel and paneled appliances, polished stone composite kitchen countertops and custom cabinetry from floor to ceiling make it easy to cook and entertain in style. Are you gutsy enough to go with the Zebrawood hardwood flooring or will you choose a sophisticated styleish look in oak or walnut? Hip light fixtures at Vancouver’s Alto condominium residences and the contemporary ceiling fan takes you right to “cool”. And don’t forget the Power of 10 – 10 foot ceilings. You won’t find these anywhere else for a new downtown home. Picture 20% more vertical space. Imagine how much more light you get with Alto’s floor to ceilings windows when your ceilings are 10 feet high.

Are you out of it?
At Alto condos, you’ll always be at the centre of the action. Wander down Robson, lunch at Nu Restaurant on the water, take Buddy to Nelson Dog Park and treat him to a new sweater from the funky Yaletown shop. Jog the seawall or pump it up at Fitness World across the street. Meet friends for an intimate dinner at Bin 941 and strut down Granville Street for some great live musc and dancing. You’ll be so close to everything that you won’t need a car. No worries if you decide to ditch your car and insurance payments if you purchase at Alto Condominiums Vancouver. There’s always the Alto Volvo C30 you can book for that snowboarding trip to Whistler or visit those poor friends stuck in the burbs.

Starting from under $400,000 you will find a home that is the height of your expectations. 110 fresh and unique residences. 10 foot ceilings. Lofts (454 to 597 sq ft) from the $380,000s, one bedroom Alto condos (600 – 764 sq ft) from the $460,000s, two bedroom suites (834- 958 sq ft) from the $590,000s, one bedroom townhomes (100 4 – 1066 square feet) from the $690,000s and sub and penthouse Alto condominiums (1035 – 1792) from the $970,000s.

RSVP today at 604.688.9959 to arrange your VIP viewing on Saturday, October 20th. The Alto Presentation Centre is located at 1233 Howe St. Don’t miss out on your chance to be part of the high life at Alto Condos! Cam Good – Alto Sales Director.

THE POWER OF ALTO FLOORPLANS.

Our VIP Opening is only two days away! Appointment times are filling up fast and you definitely don't want to miss out on Alto. We have completed the floor plans for you to review prior to the weekend.

- For funky and fresh ALTO Studio's
- Spacious and sexy ALTO One Bedroom homes
- Awesome and airy ALTO Two Bedroom residences
- Sunny and stunning ALTO One & Two bedroom homes with large terraces
- Lightfilled and lovely ALTO Subpenthouse residences
- Living large and loving it two level ALTO Penthouse homes

With over 40 unique floorplans to choose from we know you'll find a home that suits your needs. There are so many fantastic floorplans to choose from you definitely need a couple days to think about it. Again we are starting appointment times at Noon on Saturday. So please make sure you give us a call today so we can book you in.

If you have any questions please feel to call the Alto sales associate that have been in touch with you or you can call us at 604.688.9959.

Cam Good, Alto Sales Director

ALTO Grand Opening Condo Sales A Huge Success

Our VIP Opening was a hit! Over 70% sold at our VIP opening day and everyone's talking about Alto's fresh interiors, great amenities and convenient location. Alto is the hippest place to live in downtown Vancouver.

If you have not been to our Presentation Centre yet, you must check it out! There are still a great selection of homes available to suit your lifestyle. THE POWER OF CHOICE.



408 - Studio 504 sq. ft. $425,900*
309 - One Bedroom 670 sq. ft. $451,900*
401- Two Bedroom 968 sq. ft. $649,900*
1211- Townhome 1053 sq. ft. $689,900*
1403 - Subpenthouse (One bedroom + Media) 1141 sq. ft., 177 sq.ft. of fresh air space $990,000*
1504 - Penthouse (Two bedroom) 1588 sq.ft., 432 sq.ft. of fresh air space $1,500,000*

Our Public Grand Opening is going to be held on Saturday, November 3rd. If you would like to visit us at the Presentation Centre before then, please call us at 604.688.9959 to make an appointment. We would be happy to introduce you to Alto. You don't want to miss out. Call us today!

Alto - One Bedrooms are the new black!
Alto Vancouver downtown presales is selling out fast! We are closing the doors to our Presentation Centre this April and everyone is rushing to grab the last few homes we have available. Luckily we still have a great selection of preconstruction Alto homes to suit your needs.

For example, there are only three pre-sales homes left of our very popular 1-bedroom home (1B-A2 plan). This is the same floorplan as the display suite located in the Alto Presentation Centre. This plan is perfect for singles, couples, and investors alike. That’s because for a 1-bedroom this home is big! Alto Vancouver is about getting the most for your money. Starting at $490,900.

Check out unit 304 which also has 190 square feet of outdoor space! If you’re looking for something a little smaller and more affordable, check out our 1-bedroom (1B-D1) plan, there is only one left! This Alto pre-sales Vancouver downtown home starts at $473,900. The Alto Presentation Centre will be closing soon. Visit us today at 1233 Howe Street to view the latest selection of homes available or call us at 604.688.9959. You can also find out more information about Alto on our website at www.altolife.com. We hope to see you soon, Kimmy, Alice & Eddie - Alto Sales Representatives

UPDATE: LAST CALL for Alto Condo pre-construction pricing

On Sunday, April 13th at 6pm we will be closing the doors to the downtown Vancouver real estate offering at Alto Presentation Centre for the last time. We will be tearing down the Alto display home to make way for the construction crews. Our Alto sales representatives will still be available by appointment after April 13th.

It’s been six months since we opened our gorgeous Presentation Centre and time has sure flown by! Over 90 people have found a unique space in Alto and can’t wait to call it home. We still have a great selection of homes available at pre-construction condo prices - now is the time to purchase at Alto before it’s too late!

Call us at 604.688.9959 or stop by our downtown Vancouver Presentation Centre at 1233 Howe Street before April 13th. We are open everyday from Noon until 5pm, except Fridays. We will be happy to give you a final tour of our fabulous show suite and present the great selection of Alto pre-sales homes still available. You can also visit us on the web to view the latest available floorplans at www.altolife.com. We hope to see you soon, Kimmy, Alice & Eddie - Alto Sales Representatives

Mantra Condos offers access to the best neighbourhoods

Granville Island, South Granville Street, West 4th Avenue and Kitsilano are all some of Vancouver's most recognizable and sought after neighbourhoods. With a rich and vibrant history, these neighbourhoods are destinations for visitors and locals alike. Mantra puts you in the centre of all of them.

West 4th Avenue
Located at the corner of West 4th Avenue and Pine Street, Mantra Residences will be an extension of the very well-known shops along 4th Avenue. Clothing and home accessory shops line the street along with sport shops specializing in bikes, snowboards and skis. Mixed in with all of the shops are dozens of restaurants offering every type of food imaginable. Thai, Indian, Japanese, Italian, Westcoast, casual, gourmet and everything in between are all available steps from Mantra. Just a few blocks down from West 4th Avenue is Kitsilano Beach, a favourite summer hot spot and a variety of other shops and restaurants.

Granville Island
North of Mantra Condominium Suites and a few blocks away is Granville Island, known for offering specialty foods, gifts, and live street performances. The Public Market at Granville Island is famous for selling fresh produce, exotic fruits, all types of meats, cheeses, deli items, fresh pasta, baked breads and desserts, flowers, homemade items and so much more! Granville Island boasts the Children's Market, unique gift shops, art galleries, custom jewellery shops and a variety of restaurants including Bridges, Sandbar, and Go Fish just to name a few. The Arts Club Theatre and New Revue Stage is also popular for improv and theatre.

South Granville
Mantra Condo Homes is also located within walking distance to South Granville, another beloved neighbourhood in Vancouver. South Granville offers easy access to some of the city's best art galleries as well as various home decor shops to personalize your home. Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn have long been destinations on South Granville and Williams Sonoma is soon to open. Designer shops such as Max Mara, Boboli, DKNY run the length of Granville Street along with some of Vancouver's most coveted restaurants such as West and Vij's. Don't forget about Meinhardt's, a South Granville staple for fine foods are steps from Mantra Condos.

Vancouver Mantra Condos in False Creek
It's not possible to list all of the Mantra amenities in these wonderful neighbourhoods, nor is it possible to capture the vibrancy and atmosphere of these areas and put them into words. What residents of Mantra Residences will come to realize, is that their home offers them the ability to enjoy all of these neighbourhoods, and do so within walking distance which means less time in a car and spending less money for parking. And all for the good of the planet as they support a sustainable lifestyle.

Mantra Condos Presentation Centre Opening Soon!
The Presentation Centre and display suite for Mantra Condominiums is nearly ready so be on the lookout for more information coming very soon!

Sincerely,

Muna Tayour 604-785-4868
Mike Barluk 604-341-3529
New Home Consultants
www.yourmantra.com

Mantra Kitsilano Condo Presales

Boasting a crisp, modern architecture, decks as large as 1,000 square feet, and geothermal heating as well, the pre-sales Kits Mantra condos is a stylish addition to the vibrant culture of Kitsilano’s Fourth Avenue neighbourhood. Kitchens include KitchenAid Architect Series refridgerator, wall mounted oven, and soft close cabinetry. The ventless dryer and front load washer are by Bosch. The results at the Kitsilano Mantra pre-construction condominium residences is spectacular. Mantra Kits condo soffers a total of 68 homes ranging from one bedroom to two bedroom with den and prices start at $524,900. The Mantra Kitsilano presentation centre and display suite are open noon to 5pm except on Fridays at 2060 Pine Street (at Fourth Avenue) – easy walking distance to everything. For more information about pre-sales condo purchases at the Kitsilano Mantra development, please call 604.734.3488 or visit online www.yourmantra.com.

Mantra Get Centered
A collectin of new Kitsilano Vancouver real estate developments are popping onto the scene, and one that is almost complete but still offering condo units at pre-sales prices is the one at Mantra Kits Condominiums. Find beauty within as their marketing calls for. With geothermal air-conditioned concrete residences, Mantra Kits presales condos in Vancouver are what many urban chic home buyers are purchasing. With every detail carefully chosen for its style and functionality at Mantra, the interiors optimizes space and eliminates visual clutter by favouring clean, simple lines and clever details. From wide-plank, engineered hardwood flooring and double thick composite stone countertops to stainless steel KitchenAid Architectural Series appliances including a wind fridge, every inch of your pre-construction Vancouver Mantra condo home proves that life is indeed found in the details. With over 65% sold out already, the Kitsilano Mantra condominiums presentation centre is located at 2060 Pine Street in Vancouver and is open 12 to 5 pm daily and closed Fridays. For more purchase information, please visit their sales office or you can phone 604.734.3488 or visit yourmantra.com. The one bedroom Mantra pre-sales condos start from 642 sf while the two plus den homes are from 985 sqft. Both layouts at the pre-construction Mantra Kits condos are still available.

According to Susan Boyce of the New Home Buyers Guide, Mantra: I’ve been watching it for months. First the signage asking “What’s Your Mantra?” Then the excavation. And finaly the beginning of the structure’s outline begins to rise from the ground. I’ll admist to being a confirmed Kits gal at heart, so you can bet I’m ecstatic about the real estate presales opportunity to check out Mantra in Kitsilano for myself. Located at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Pine Street, this is one great looking, distinctly hip residence. The architecture is crisp and modern yet with a sense of flow, of cadence that somehow reminds me of watching the rhythm of the ocean waves just minutes away at Kits Beach. There’s a pleasing sense of balance too. Two skybridges floating about Mantra’s central fitness cetnre and communal terrace connect the building’s two, mirror-image halves. Decks at Mantra Kits condo presales are huge – some as large as one thousand sqft – giving an airness to the solidity of concrete construction and accents of volcanic basalt stone from Whistler. Some fo the great features at Mantra are the finishes that are environmentally sensitive. Earth friendly living is what the pre-construction Vancouver real estate opportunity at Mantra Kits provides a home purchaser according to Susan. And ehre’s another big time bonus – Mantra Homes will incorporate the latest in geothermal technology. “When people realize they’re going to have an air cooling system, a constant supply of fresh, clean air, plus they’re going to save up to 70% of their energy costs, you should see the way their eyes light up,” Mike says. All this, and no greenhouse gas emissions either. AS Mike walks me back to the reception area, we take a few minutes to chat about the Kitsilano many amenities. Granville Island and Kits Beach are just minutes away from the Kits Mantra condo homes and so are the culinary adventures along Fourth Avenue, the myriad of galleries and walking neighbourhood. Mantra offers a total of only 68 homes ranging from 1 or 2 bedroom suites and they start from $524,900. The Mantra Kits presentation center is located at 2060 Pine Street and is open today!