L.E.E.D. Design and Construction, Geothermal Real Estate Development, Green Skyline on North Shore Property

What is L.E.E.D. Design and Construction?

LEED is a grading system to determine the Environmental Efficiency of a finished building. LEED is certification through the "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design" process, and currently the most definitive certification process in North America. B.C. is the leader of LEED certified buildings and green development in Canada with 31 as of December 20, 2007. LEED certification is based on a variety of categories, such as: Site sustainability, Energy, Materials and Indoor quality. Although LEED provides credit for many types of performance improvements, energy and water savings provide the most direct financial benefits. Typical energy savings for different levels of certification: LEED Certified: 24%, LEED Silver: 33%, LEED Gold: 47%, LEED Platinum: 60%. Typical portable water savings: Indoor consumption: 30%, Outdoor consumption: 50 - 90%. For more information, please call The Evolution Fund offices at 604-629-7697.

What is Geothermal Real Estate Development?

As many people have noticed, there are many more geothermal heating and cooling Vancouver real estate developments starting right now. As a selling point, developers want to get across the importance of this new technology to its home buyers. A Geothermal Heat Pump is an electrically powered device that uses the natural heat storage ability of the earth and/or the earth's groundwater to heat and cool your home. How does it work? Like any type of heat pump, a geothermal system it simply moves heat energy from one place to another, using the same scientific principle as your refrigerator. By using the refrigeration process, geothermal heat pumps remove heat energy stored in the earth or groundwater and transfer it to your home. How is heat form a geothermal heating system in a real estate development transferred between the earth and the home? The earth has the ability to absorb and store heat energy. To use that stored energy, heat is extracted from the earth through a liquid medium (groundwater or an antifreeze solution) and is pumped to the heat pump or exchanger, and the heat is used to heat your home. In the summer the geothermal process is reversed and the indoor heat is extracted from your home and transferred to the ground through the liquid. Does it do both heating and cooling? One of the things that makes the geothermal heat pump so versatile is its ability to be a heating and cooling system in one. You can change from one mode to another with the flick of a switch on your thermostat. In the cooling mode, a geothermal heat pump takes heat from the indoors and transfers it to the cooler earth through ether groundwater or an underground loop system. For more about geothermal real estate developments and heat pump processes, please visit www.borderplumbing.ca. For further information on this and other geothermal and green developments contact The Evolution Fund at 604.629.7697 or read more at www.Evolutionfund.ca.

Envisioning a Green Skyline on the North Shore Property Market

Tour offers a glimpse of green construction real estate gems on the North Shore real estate market. By North Shore Outlook staff reporter Scott N. Some of the North Shore’s greenest buildings will be open to the public this weekend as part of the Green Skyline Tour. Residences that adhere to the strictest principles of green construction will be showcased as part of the second annual event. Sunday’s tour of the North Shore green real estate market is one of several events that will take place around the province this week. “Our hope is to educate professionals and the public on green building,” said Mona Lemoine, co-driector of Cascadia B.C. the organization that launched the Green Skyline Tour for Vancouver. “We hope people gain more information on what green building features are being done in B.C. already.” To qualify for inclusion for the Green Skyline Tour Vancouver, these buildings tend to have achieved the Leadership in Energy and Design Certification (LEED). Other green buildings have innovative features that reduce their environmental impact. “These buildings have features that are considered to be green,” she said. “The typical areas we look for are site design, energy, tyhpes of materials used, water efficiency, indoor air quality, beauty and inspiration.” The North Shore Green Skyline Tour focuses mainly on residences, while tours in Vancouver offer a range of public and private buildings including a bike tour of the UBC campus. Among the North Shore green residences on the Green Skyline Tour is the Hanvey-Goodland House in North Vancouver real estate. The 1,600 square foot home features low-flow fixtures such as dual-flush toilets that cut water use in half. Efficient appliances and good insulation in the home limit energy use. When the home was renovated in 2004 to green building code, the contractor was careful to minimize construction waste. Three quarters of the existing vegetation was preserved and replanted and irrigated by rainwater collected in a rain barrel. “There are a lot of ideas incorporated as features into these homes,” said Lemoine. “Professionals can look and think about what they can include in their green projects.” People on the Green Skyline Tour can start in any order and tour times are at 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm on Sunday. Many of the Vancouver tours are offered with a bike option, but with homes spread across the North Shore real estate market, Sunday’s green tour is recommended by car. The Green Skyline Tour North Shore was inspired by a similar event in London that draws more than 300,000 visitors each year. Lemoine hopes Cascadia’s Green Skyline Tour BC will spread across the country and encourage more green building construction. When it comes to green building, B.C. leads the way in Canada but Ontario is catching up. The province also lags well behind Oregon and Washington, Lemoine said. One of the reasons is that U.S. contractors and green building developers have been quicker to adopt eco-friendly practises. “In Canada, much more of the public sector is doing green building whereas the U.S. it’s the private sector,” said Lemoine. “Contractors and real estate are coming on board, but architects and engineers were frist to come on board.” Cascadia is the region’s green building council with members as far south as Oregon and all the way up to the coast of Alaska. The tours are meant to spread green building principles among all its members. “We hope to continue it as an annual event,” Lemoine said of the Green Skyline Tour of Vancouver. “Our hope is that it continues to grow across the entire province.” Homes on the North Shore Green Skyline Tour include the Pagani/Carruthers renovation at 855 8th St in West Vancouver, the Passive Solar Wardrop Home at 1338 Haywood in West Van, the Hanvey-Goodland Home at 715 East 18th Street in North Vancouver, Quayside Village Cohousing at 510 Chesterfield Ave in North Van and the Moore-Babiki solar heritage home at Edgemont Village. Tours cost $15 for Cascadia members and $25 for non-members. To register for the Green Skyline Tour, please visit www.cascadiagbc.org.

Introducing the 2009 Fall Parade of New Homes by The Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association (GVHBA) & Vancouver Home & Interior Design Show

Fresh and Fabulous Tour – The 8th Annual Fall Parade of New Homes in Greater Vancouver

Don’t miss this year’s best tour from October 18 to 26, 2008! The fresh and fabulous builders’ showcase of new Vancouver homes is happening right now. This year’s event features a record 70 showhomes and two presentation centres in nine Lower Mainland municipalities for the Fall Parade of New Homes 2008. A great introduction article about the Parade is published and written by Peter S, the Chief Executive Offer of the Greater Vancouver Home Builers’ Association. Details about the 8th Annual Vancouver Fall Parade of New Homes is available in the Vancouver Sun and The Province newspapers in addition to Shaw Cablesystems, Real Estate Weekly, New Home Buyers Guide and also online at two web sites including www.paradeofhomes.ca or www.canadahomeguide.ca. If you plan to visit the Vancouver Home and Interior Design Show that coincides with this year’s 2008 Fall Parade of New Vancouver Homes, stop by the GVHBA Renovation Gallery and pick up a Parade guide. The show runs October 16 – 19 at BC Place Stadium. Some of the details about the 8th Annual Fall Parade of Homes in Greater Vancouver are presented below including details about basic details, type of home, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, special home features, prices and the builder contact information for more details. The Fall Parade of New Homes 2008 hours are Monday through Thursday from 1 -5pm; Saturday and Sunday from 12noon to 5pm. Some of the Parade participants choose to open Friday too. The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA) Fresh and Fabulous Fall Parade of New Homes is from October 18 – 26th when a team of 17 blue chip home builders will be showcasing a record 70 show homes and two presentation centres in 9 Lower Mainland municipalities. Builders in the U.S. face many challenges but this region enjoys a buoyant economy and the real estate builders here are energized and eager to put their best feats forward at the Fall Parade of New Homes of Vancouver. The show homes at the 8th Annual Parade offer an enticing smaplying of the best of this region’s professional builders have to offer. You won’t find any moonlighting firefighters among the group. The names read like a who’s who of the Vancouver homebuilding industry – Bucci, Dawson Lakewood, Domani, Foxridge, Genex, Intracorp, Morningstar, Qualico, Oakvale, ParkLane, Polygon, Portrait, Royale, Symphony, Townline, Vesta and Wallmark Homes. The Greater Vancouver Fall Parade of New Homes 2008 offers a range of housing types, styles and prices. Housing innovation is constantly evolving, so it is no surprise today’s new homes boast high levels of comfort and convenience, are rich in design and technical details, and are covered by North America’s strongest home warranty program. Here are some more details about the GVHBA Fall Parade of New Greater Vancouver Homes.

Hennessey Green Townhomes in Richmond BC
Address: 9800 Odlin Road, Richmond real estate market
Dwelling type: Townhome
Bedrooms: 3-4
Bathrooms: 2-3
Special Features: Executive style Hennessey Green townhomes up to 1,800 sq ft in brand new Alexandra Gardens neighbourhood. Central location near parks, greenways, schools and shopping. Private clubhouse at the Hennessey Green Richmond townhomes with fitness studio, lounge, games room and outdoor terrace.
Priced from: $489,900
Display unit: 3 Hennessey Green display homes available for viewing
Developer: Polygon Hennessey Green Development Ltd.
Contact: 604.303.6840
Website: Hennessey Green Richmond Townhomes

Radiance Townhomes in Delta, BC
Address: 8385 Delsom Way, Delta real estate market
Dwelling type: Townhome
Bedrooms: 3-4
Bathrooms: 2 1/2
Special Features: The premier collection of Delta townhomes at Sunstone, Polygon’s new master planned community in North Delta real estate. Gourmet kitchens with granite counteres, stainless steel appliances and laminate wood flooring. Membership to the Sunstone Club, a private residence clube with over 12,000 sq ft or resort style amenities.
Priced from: $300,000s
Display unit: Radiance Townhomes 3 display suites are open
Developer: Polygon Radiance Homes Ltd. and Polygon Nordel Development Ltd.
Contact: 604.581.8144
Website: Delta Radiance Townhomes for Sale

North Pointe at Sunstone in North Delta, BC
Address: 8337 – 108 Street, North Delta real estate
Dwelling type: Single family detached homes
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2 1/2
Special Features: North Delta BuiltGreen Golf, granite throughout, imported Italian tile, upgraded national brand plubming fixtures, prime North Delta real estate location across from park and in established estate neighbourhood.
Priced from: $629,900
Display unit: 4 Showhomes at the North Pointe Delta single family homes open
Developer: Morningstar Homes ltd.
Contact: Rettie at 604.572.2908
Website: Sunstone North Pointe Delta Homes

Ocean Park Homes in Surrey, BC
Address: 12841 – 20 Avenue in Surrey real estate
Dwelling type: Single family detached homes
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2 1/2
Special Features: Craftsman-style home, great room concept, many with front verandas
Priced from: $885,000
Display unit: 1 showhome available for viewing
Developer: Genex Development Corp
Contact: Suzanne at 604.538.2345
Website: Surrey Ocean Park Single Family Homes

SouthPort South Surrey Homes
Address: 3677 – 143 Street in Surrey real estate market
Dwelling type: Single family detached Surrey homes
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Special Features: Spectacular waterside setting with breathtaking views. Expansive patios, outdoor fireplaces, and private courtyard (some models). Full landscaped and air conditioned detached homes in Surrey.
Priced from: $800,000s
Display unit: 4 Showhomes are open
Developer: ParkLane Homes (SouthPort) Ltd.
Contact: Sales Team at 778.292.0871
Website: ParkLane South Surrey SouthPort Homes

Tehama Condos in South Surrey
Address: 3355 Rosemary Heights Drive, South Surrey real estate
Dwelling type: Lowrise Condos for sale
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Special Features: Very quiet location on walking trails, over sized covered decks and move in today
Priced from: $334,700
Display unit: 1 Tehama condo show suite
Developer: Dawson Lakewood Developments Ltd.
Contact: Sales Team at 604.542.9901
Website: South Surrey Tehama Condominiums

Surrey Nuvo Townhomes
Address: 15454 – 32 Avenue in Surrey Real Estate
Dwelling type: Townhomes
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Special Features: Small intimate community of 43 Nuvo Townhomes, duplex style three bedroom 1800 to 3000 sq ft backing onto private and serene forest and creek area.
Priced from: $424,900
Display unit: 2 showhomes at the Nuvo real estate development for viewing
Developer: Nuvo Living Inc.
Contact: Sales Team at 778.294.1201
Website: The NUVO Townhouses in Surrey

Glenmore at Morgan Heights Surrey
Address: 2450 – 161A Street in Surrey real estate
Dwelling type: Townhomes for sale
Bedrooms: 2-3
Bathrooms: 2-3
Special Features: Use of ‘The Club’ including outdoor pool, lounge, indoor floor hockey rink. Four beautifully decorated showhomes, contemporary interpretation of Craftsman style architecture.
Priced from: $329,900
Display unit: 4 Glenmore Townhome show homes at Morgan heights South Surrey
Developer: Intracorp
Contact: Sales Team at 604.542.8863
Website: Morgan Heights Townhomes at Glenmore

Kaleden Townhomes in South Surrey
Address: 2729 – 158 Street in South Surrey real estate market
Dwelling type: Townhomes
Bedrooms: 2-3
Bathrooms: 2-3
Special Features: Fastest selling townhome community in the South Surrey real estate market. Enjoy exclusive access to the 7500 sq ft Evergreen Club with its pool, spa, theatre room, hockey room, guest suite and more. Contemporary kitchens at the Kaleden townhomes in South Surrey feature integrated paneled appliances, granite countertops and wood style laminate floors.
Priced from: $300,000s
Display unit: Kaleden South Surrey has 2 display suites
Developer: Polygon Kaleden Townhomes Ltd.
Contact: 604.541.4246
Website: South Surrey Kaleden Townhomes

Morgan Heights Homes in South Surrey
Address: 2589 – 164 Street in South Surrey property market
Dwelling type: Single family detached Surrey homes
Bedrooms: 3-5
Bathrooms: 3-6
Special Features: Wallmark Custom Building Porgram, BuiltGreen Gold Homes – energy efficient and durable. Open floor plans, complimentary interior design services.
Priced from: $749,900
Display unit: 1 showhome at Morgan heights Homes available
Developer: Wallmark Homes
Contact: Brad at 604.538.0178
Website: South Surrey Morgan Heights Single Family Homes for Sale

Panorama Hills Surrey Homes
Address: 15038 – 59 Avenue in Surrey real estate market
Dwelling type: Single family homes (detached)
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Special Features: High ceilings, spacious great room floor plans, huge bright windows with transoms above.
Priced from: $579,900
Display unit: 1 Panorama Hills show home
Developer: Foxridge Homes
Contact: Sales Team at 604.543.9302
Website: Surrey Panorama Hills Single Family Homes

Lotus Townhomes in Surrey
Address: 16355 – 82 Avenue in Surrey property market
Dwelling type: Townhomes for sale
Bedrooms: 2-3+flex room
Bathrooms: 2 1/2
Special Features: Name brand fibre cement exterior, engineered silent floor joist, located in the heart of beautiful Fleetwood Surrey real estate market
Priced from: $329,900
Display unit: Lotus presents 2 show homes for viewing
Developer: Domani Homes Inc.
Contact: Kevin at 604.507.1190
Website: Surrey Lotus Townhomes for Sale

Vista’s West Cloverdale Homes
Address: 6093 – 164 Street and 16327 – 60 Ave Surrey BC
Dwelling type: Single family detached homes for sale
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3-4
Special Features: Entry level to luxury estate sized Surrey homes with extensive selection of colours and options to choose from, hillside location with vast greensacpe and spectacular views.
Priced from: $549,900 and $745,900
Display unit: 3 show homes available for viewing at Vista’s West Surrey homes
Developer: Foxridge Homes
Contact: Sales Team at 778.571.1389 and 778.574.1380
Website: Surrey Vista’s West Single Family Detached Homes

West of the Village Walk Downtown Cloverdale
Address: 5723 – 176 St Downtown Cloverdale Real Estate Market
Dwelling type: Lowrise Condos for sale
Bedrooms: 1-2+flex room
Bathrooms: 1-2
Special Features: Live mortgage FREE for up to 16 months with 8 units only! Spacious, oversized plans up to 1051 sf lots of sun, mountain views, walk to great amenities.
Priced from: $234,900
Display unit: 1 showsuite available at the West at the Village Walk Downtown Cloverdale condos
Developer: Wallmark Homes
Contact: Kim at 778.571.1308
Website: Downtown Cloverdale West of the Village Walk Condos for Sale

Ovation Townhomes in Surrey BC
Address: #36, 7168 – 179 Street in Surrey real estate market
Dwelling type: Townhomes Surrey
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Special Features: Creative spaces and open designs, wood detailing, lush landscaping, oversized windows, large covered family deck and fenced backyards in this Surrey Ovation townhome development
Priced from: $380,000s
Display unit: 1 showhome avialable
Developer: Royal Properties Ltd.
Contact: Lynne at 604.576.0224
Website: Surrey Ovation Townhouses for Sale

Compass Living in Surrey BC
Address: #61, 18777 – 68A Avenue in Surrey property market
Dwelling type: Townhomes in Surrey
Bedrooms: 2-3
Bathrooms: 2-2 1/2
Special Features: In desirable Clayton Village area; close to schools, restaurants, amenities, recreation and major traffic routes. Generous living spaces, fenced in yards, garage, and premium finishings. Down to earth affordable Surrey townhome prices.
Priced from: $322,900
Display unit: 1 show home at Compass Living
Developer: The Townline Group of Companies
Contact: Elise at 604.576.0771
Website: Surrey Compass Clayton Village Town Homes

Seasons at Milner Heights Langley BC
Address: 20843 – 69B Avenue in Langley property market
Dwelling type: Single family detached new Langley homes
Bedrooms: 3-4
Bathrooms: 2 ½ - 3 ½
Special Features: BuiltGreen Langley homes in a “Green Street” community with open plans, gourmet kitchens, and master planned community
Priced from: $499,000
Display unit: 2 Milner Heights Seasons show homes
Developer: Vesta Properties Ltd.
Contact: Judy at 604.539.9484
Website: Milner Heights Seasons Single Family Homes for Sale

Prelude at Milner Heights in Langley
Address: 20843 – 69B Ave in Langley real estate
Dwelling type: Fee simple rowhomes and fourplex manors
Bedrooms: 2-3
Bathrooms: 2 1/2
Special Features: BuiltGreen in a Green Street community in Langley with spacious plans, large windows
Priced from: $219,000
Display unit: 2 showhomes available for viewing
Developer: Vesta Properties Ltd.
Contact: Judy at 604.539.9484
Website: Langley Prelude at Milner Heights Rowhomes for Sale

Bedford Landing Fort Langley
Address: 9371 Casamir Street in Fort Langley real estate market
Dwelling type: Single family detached homes, townhomes and low rise condos
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Special Features: Waterfront setting from Fort Langley downtown centre. Modern open home floor plans with your choice of traditional or great room designs. Open plan kitchens with convenient eating nooks and breakfast bars.
Priced from: $600,000s
Display unit: 4 show homes available at the master planned Bedford Landing Fort Langley development
Developer: ParkLane Homes (Bedford Landing) Ltd.
Contact: Sales Team at 604.888.2793
Website: Fort Langley Bedford Landing Property for Sale

Waterfront at Bedford Landing in Fort Langley BC
Address: 9275 Glover Road in Fort Langley property market
Dwelling type: Townhomes and lowrise condominiums for sale
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Special Features: Exclusive sanctuary with 45+ age restriction, part of ParkLane’s award winning riverside master planned community. Waterfront Bedford Landing features modern, spacious homes with hardwood floors and cozy fireplaces.
Priced from: $300,000s
Display unit: 1 show home
Developer: Parkland Homes (Waterfront) Ltd.
Contact: Sales Team at 604.888.2176
Website: Waterfront at Bedford Landing Condos and Town Homes

RiverRock Landing in Port Coquitlam
Address: 2368 Marpole Avenue in PoCo real estate
Dwelling type: lowrise condos for sale
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Special Features: Elegant and spacious RiverRock Landing condominium Port Coquitlam apartments over 1100 sq ft with 2-10-10 warranty. Large patios/decks, richly appointed with double granite counters, stainless steel appliances, 42” maple shaker cabinetry. Adjacent to Coquitlam River and parks in downtown village of Port Coquitlam with five minutes from West Coast Express
Priced from: $369,800
Display unit: 10 show suites available at RiverRock Landing
Developer: Bucci Marpole Projects Ltd.
Contact: 604.464.1090 or 604.944.0446
Website: Port Coquitlam RiverRock Landing LowRise Condos for Sale

Larkin House at Coquitlam BC
Address: 1131 Pipeline Road in Coquitlam real estate
Dwelling type: Lowrise Condos for Sale
Bedrooms: 2-3
Bathrooms: 2
Special Features: The premier colletion of apartment residences at Windsor Gate Coquitlam, Polygone’s new master planned community in Coquitlam Town Centre. Gourmet kitchens with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and laminate wood flooring. Membership to the Nakoma Club at Windsor Gate for Larkin House residents, a private residence club with over 15,000 sq ft of resort style amenities
Priced from: $200,000s
Display unit: 1 display home for Larkin House Condos
Developer: Polygon Windsor Gate Ltd. and Polygon Larkin House West Development Ltd.
Contact: 604.552.1113
Website: Presale Larkin House Apartments in Coquitlam

Whitetail Lane in Coquitlam
Address: 1357 Purcell Drive in Coquitlam property market
Dwelling type: Townhomes for Sale
Bedrooms: 3-4
Bathrooms: 3-4
Special Features: Premier Coquitlam townhome development offering at the master planned community of Dayanee Springs at the base of Westwood Plateau. Enjoy the private privileges of the Timbers Club at Dayanee Springs and its outdoor pool, spa, fitness room, dog grooming centre and more. Located within walking distanced to top rated schools including Pine Tree Secondary.
Priced from: $400,000s
Display unit: 2 Whitetail Lane Display homes for viewing
Developer: Polygon Dayanee Springs Development Ltd.
Contact: 604.552.3003
Website: Dayanee Springs Whitetail Lane Townhomes in Coquitlam

Belmont at the Foothills Coquitlam
Address: 1456 Avondale Street in Coquitlam’s real estate market
Dwelling type: Single family Coquitlam Homes (detached)
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2 1/2
Special Features: BuiltGreen Coquitlam homes, granite throughout, imported Italian tile, upgraded national brand plumbing fixtures, your choice – in ground and walk-out basements and great room or traditional plans
Priced from: $699,900
Display unit: 4 show homes available at Belmont Homes in Coquitlam
Developer: Morningstar Homes Ltd.
Contact: Randy at 604.461.7113
Website: Coquitlam Belmont at the Foothills single famly homes for sale

Birchwood Estates Coquitlam
Address: 3372 Scotch Pine Avenue in Coquitlam real estate
Dwelling type: Single family detached homes in Coquitlam market
Bedrooms: 3-5
Bathrooms: 3-5
Special Features: Private greenbelt estate lots from 8000 to 28000 sq ft by Wallmark Homes with 7 step customization building program. Over 20 years of building experience.
Priced from: $979,900
Display unit: 1 presentation centre for the Birchwood Estates Homes
Developer: Wallmark Homes
Contact: Brian at 604.461.7777
Website: Coquitlam Birchwood Estates single family detached homes for sale

Rivers Edge Pitt Meadows Homes
Address: 11138 Callaghan Close in Pitt Meadows real estate market
Dwelling type: Single family detached Pitt Meadows homes
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2 1/2
Special Features: Balconies off the upper level, nine or ten foot main floor ceiling with window galore, immediate possessions available
Priced from: $532,900
Display unit: 2 show homes at Rivers Edge community
Developer: Foxridge Homes
Contact: Sales Team at 604.460.7691
Website: The Pitt Meadows Rivers Edge Homes for Sale

The Crest at Silver Ridge Maple Ridge
Address: 22845 – 137 Avenue Maple Ridge real estate market
Dwelling type: Single family detached Maple Ridge homes for sale
Bedrooms: 3-4
Bathrooms: 3
Special Features: Voted Best Residential Community in Canada, Builder of the Year in BC and Consumer’s Choice Awards, visit the Crest at Silver Ridge homes that you can purchase with confidence in Maple Ridge property market
Priced from: $519,900
Display unit: 4 Crest at Silver Ridge show homes available for viewing
Developer: Portrait Homes
Contact: Sales Team at 604.466.9278
Website: The Crest at Silver Ridge Homes in Maple Ridge

Meadows at Verigin’s Ridge Maple Ridge Town Homes
Address: 11282 Cottonwood Drive in Maple Ridge property market
Dwelling type: Townhomes for Sale
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1 ½ 3 full piece (most plans)
Special Features: Friendly, vibrant Maple Ridge community fully finished basements. Open spacious floorplans from 1453 to 2199 sf, 9 foot ceilings, private greenbelt, panoramic neighbourhood.
Priced from: $339,900
Display unit: 2 Meadows at Verigin’s Ridge show homes
Developer: Wallmark Homes
Contact: Gina at 604.476.9852
Website: Maple Ridge Townhomes at Meadows at Verigin’s Ridge For Sale

Trails Edge Maple Ridge Duplex Homes
Address: 24185 – 106B Avenue in Maple Ridge property
Dwelling type: Duplex Homes for Sale
Bedrooms: 3+
Bathrooms: 2+
Special Features: Generous floor plans featuring spacious three bedroom and den units plus optional finished basements at Trails Edge duplex homes, 75% of these Alpine inspired designed Maple Ridge homes back onto greenbelt, many with master bedrooms on the main floor, lavish great rooms and spacious double-car garages.
Priced from: $419,900
Display unit: 2 Trails Edge duplex show homes available
Developer: Oakvale Developments Ltd.
Contact: Justin at 604.466.4993
Website: Maple Ridge Trails Edge Duplex for Sale

Albion Slopes Maple Ridge Homes
Address: 10630 – 248 Street in Maple Ridge BC
Dwelling type: Single family Maple Ridge homes (detached)
Bedrooms: 3-4
Bathrooms: 3-4
Special Features: Whistler inspired Maple Ridge homes in a master planned Albion Slopes community surrounded by spectacular views and beautiful countryside. Nine to 10 foot ceilings on main floor. Vaulted ceilings in master bedroom and BuiltGreen Silver.
Priced from: $499,000
Display unit: 1 presentation centre
Developer: Symphony Homes Ltd.
Contact: Sales Team at 604.467.0606
Website: www.albionslopes.com

Albion Slopes Single Family Homes

The Maple Ridge single family detached homes real estate development is a limited release of Albion Slopes homes starting from $499,900. Priority registration for the Albion Slopes Maple Ridge homes are located at www.symphonygroup.ca. Sales and marketing for the Albion Slopes luxury custom homes is by Park Georgia Realty. The Maple Ridge pre-sale Albion Slopes homes sales centre is located at 10630 248th Street and is open everyday except Fridays from 12 to 6pm. You can call 604.467.0606 for more details about the new Albion Slopes Maple Ridge homes today.

Morningstar Homes Presents 11 Single Family Show Homes You Have To See
Masterplanned communities that are BuiltGreen with four bedroom floorplans and a Polygon Associate. Among the most established and respected homebuilders in BC, Morningstar Homes creates experiences that are designed to stand the test of time. The combination of traditional craftsmanship and styling with today’s most advanced and innovative green construction technologies, make Morninstar’s 11 single family show homes a must see in this year’s Parade of Homes. North Pointe at Sunstone North Delta features four furnished show homes from $629,900 and open daily 12 to 6 except Fridays at 8337 – 108 Street in North Delta real estate. Call 604.572.2908 for more info or visit Morningstar.bc.ca today. Belmont at the Foothills Coquitlam features 7 fully furnished show homes starting from $629,900 as well and oipen at 1456 Avondale Street in Coquitlam BC. Call 604.461.7113 for details.

Wallmark Homes Presents Fall Parade of Homes Show Suites
Over 20 years of building experience. Birchwood Estates at the Foothills in Coquitlam real estate market features large estate lots from eight thousand to twenty eight thousand square feet in size. Grand opening! Now Selling! 30 custom built homes by Wesbild – master planned community at the Coquitlam Foothills on Burke Mountain with private greenbelt neighbourhood. Sales centre is at 3372 Scotch Pine Ave and open 12 to 5 except Fridays. 604.461.777 or online at www.birchwoodestates.ca. Morgan Heights now selling from $749,900 with 20 custom crafted luxury South Surrey single family homes located at 2589 164th St at 26th Avenue so call 604.538.0178 or visit www.wallmark.ca. West on the Village Walk Cloverdale condos. New home buyers can enjoy mortgage free living for up to 16 months as a special promotion. Hurry, only 8 units left. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! One bedroom West on the Village Walk apartment homes from only $234,900. 5723 176st in Cloverdale real estate market and open 12-5 except Fridays so call 778.571.1308. Lastly, the Meadows at Verigin’s Ridge in Maple Ridge features the final phase of luxury townhomes from $399,900, up to 2199 sq ft and three bedrooms. Visit www.meadowsatveriginsridge.ca or call 604.476.9852.

The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association Presents the Parade of New Homes 2009

The Greater Vancouver Parade of New Homes fresh and fabulous tour is now happening between October 18 – 26th, 2008. You are invited to view the latest in new home construction and interior design in Greater Vancouver. For details of the 72 Greater Vancouver Parade of New Homes 2008 and presentation centres on the 8th annual GVHBA Fall Parade of New Homes, please visit www.paradeofhomes.ca. Brought to you by the Vancouver Sun, The Province, Shaw, Homeowner Protection Office, Westcoast Homes and Design, Canada Home Guide, New Home Buyers Guide and Real Estate Weekly. Bigger than every before, the 2009 Fall Parade of Homes in Greater Vancouver showcases 17 real estate builders as well as 70 show homes and two presentation centres over 8 days. A real opportunity to see the latest and greatest in new pre-sale condo developments, interior design, building methods and GREEN design, the Greater Vancouver Fall Parade of Homes 2009 presents a great showcase of the very best real estate developers and other master planned communities. As the GVHBA suggests, now is the perfect time to buy a new home with mortgage rates at all time lows and condos and single family homes becoming more affordable as the Greater Vancouver real estate market re-adjusts itself, so with these truly great incentive packages for new homes, the Parade of New Homes in Greater Vancouver 2009 will provide homebuyers and investors a great opportunity to see the latest and greatest developments and their features. The 2009 GVHBA Fall Parade of New Homes Greater Vancouver will present the following developments:

Surrey Fall Parade of New Homes
Tehama Low Rise Condos – 3355 Rosemary Heights Drive
Lotus Townhomes – 16355 82nd Avenue
Panorama Hills Single Family Detached Homes – 15038 59th Avenue
Vista’s West Single Family Detached Homes – 6093 164th Street and 16327 60th Avenue
Ocean Park Single Family Detached Homes – 12841 20 Avneue
Glenmore at Morgan Heights Townhomes – 2450 161 Street
NUVO Live/Work Townhomes – 15454 32nd Avenue
SouthPort Single Family Detached Homes – 3677 143rd Street
Kaleden Townhomes – 2729 158th Street
Ovation Townhomes – 36-7168 179th Street
Compass Townhomes – 61-18777 68A Avenue
Morgan Heights Single Family Detached Houses – 2589 164th Street
West on the Village Walk Low-Rise Condos – 5723 176th Street

Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam GVHBA Fall Parade of New Homes
Birchwood Estates Single Family Detached Homes – 3372 Scotch Pine Avenue
Belmont at the Foothills Single Family Detached Houses – 1456 Avondale Street
Whitetail Lane Townhomes – 1357 Purcell Drive
Larkin House Low Rise Condominiums – 1131 Pipeline Road
RiverRock Landing Low Rise Condos – 2368 Marpole Avenue

Richmond Fall Parade of New Homes
Hennessy Green Townhomes – 9800 Odlin Road

Pitt Meadows Featured Developments
Rivers Edge Single Family Detached homes – 11138 Callaghan Close

Maple Ridge 2009 Fall Parade of New Homes
The Meadows at Verigin’s Ridge Townhomes – 11282 Cottonwood Drive
The Crest at Silver Ridge Single Family Detached Homes – 22845 – 137th Avenue
Trails Edge Duplex Homes – 24185 106B Avenue

Langley and Fort Langley 2009 GVHBA Parade of Homes
Bedford Landing Single Family, Townhomes, Low Rise Condos – 9371 Casamir Street
Waterfront at Bedford Landing Townhomes and Low Rise Condos – 9275 Glover Road
Prelude at Milner Heights Fee Simple Rowhomes and Fourplex Manors – 20843 69B Avenue
Seasons at Milner Heights Single Family Detached – 20843 – 69B Avenue

Delta 2009 New Homes
Radiance at Sunstone Townhomes – 8385 Delsom Way
North Pointe at Sunstone Single Family Homes – 8337 108th Street

Spring Parade of New Homes: Expanding your Horizons

A HomeBase publication to promote the 2008 Spring Parade of Homes in the Greater Vancouver area. It’s spring and that means it’s time for an annual Lower Mainland tradition. You’re right, the Sixth Annual Spring Parade of New Homes is just around the corner. Bigger and better than ever, this year the parade is also a full month long – expanded from just eight days in previsou years – giving everyone more opportunity to check out the offerings and innovations in home design. As always, the annual Spring Parade of Homes is presented by the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA) and is a showcase of the latest in construction techno logy, building products and services, and interior design. “Every year I’m amazed by the number of new products available,” says Peter Simpson, GVHBA’s CEO. “For example, look how we incorporate windows into today’s housing design. Fifty years ago, windows were tiny – now they are designed to take advantage of the viasts we enjoy here ont eh West Coast, to find new ways of enhancing the way we like to bring the outdoors in.” Peter adds that every year he also sees increasing collaboration and integration between the Vancouver builders and the design community. “It’s become more of a team approach between builders, architects, planners, and interior designer – something I believe is good for the entire industry and for consumers.”

Astonishing Selection at the Sixth Annual Spring Parade of New Homes

So far, 19 Greater Vancouver builders have accepted the challenge and will be introducing 60 showhomes and/or presentation centres at 33 home sites in 13 Lower Mainland municipalities – Burnaby, Coquitlam, Langley, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Squamish, Surrey and Vancouver. Included at Sixth Annual Spring Parade of New Homes are single family detached houses, townhomes, and a broad selection of both low and high-rise condominiums. Prices range from $234,900 for a space efficient Cloverdale condo to more than $899,000 for a luxurious home nesteld int eh spectacular Sea to Sky community of Squamish. “Even if you aren’t in the market for a new home right now, this is a way to get new ideas and see the latest in design and features,” Peter says. “You can get to know new communities and see whether they will fit what you are looking for in a place to live.” He adds that by visiting presentation centers, consumers also have an opportunity to get in on the ground floor with pricing and customization.

The Details You Need
The Sixth Annual Spring Parade of New Homes runs from April 19th to May 19th. Hours are Monday to Thursday from 1:00 to 5:00 pm and Saturday/Sunday noon to 5:00pm. Admission is free. Watch for the prominent red “We’re on the Parade” signage at each participating builder’s home site. Complete Sixth Annual Spring Parade of New Homes parade guies including photos, maps and descriptions are available at more than 500 locations. And don’t forget to visit online at www.paradeofhomes.ca for regular updates as they become available.

Vancouver Home & Interior Design Show

With more than 40,000 attendents in 2007, this year’s Vancouver Home and Interior Design show is expected to draw even more people. For four days in October at the B.C. Place Stadium, the Vancouver Home and Interior Design Show will provide everything you need to know about home building, decoration, renovation and products. Experts in all areas of the home will also be on hand to assist and advice people on how to do things yourself or what to look out for. A staggering $7 billion is expected to be spent this year in B.C. alone on home renovation and improvements which is the focus of this years’ Greater Vancovuer Home Builders’ Association 2,000 square foot booth at the Vancouver Home and Interior Design Show. With a wealth of renovators, interior designs and architects on hand, you can learn a thing or two while browsing new modern furniture and finishes to other changes to traditional features. The Vancouver Home & Interior Design Show takes palce October 16 to 19. Tickets are available online at www.vancouverhomeshow.com or you can purchase them at the door. Adult tickets are $14 and seniors are $10 whild children between 7-16 years is $5 and under are free.

Wallmark Homes Custom Building Seminar, This Saturday Nov 1!

Build Your Dream Home - You are Cordially Invited to... Wallmark Homes Complimentary Building Seminar. Date: Saturday November 1, 2008 | Time: 10:00 am to Noon (Registration 9:45 am) | Space is limited. Call Now to Reserve. 604.420.5200 Ext.214. Thinking about building the home of your dreams but not sure where to start? Learn about the building process, home design and planning plus the latest industry trends! With over 20 years building experience, Wallmark Homes offers you great ideas and advice from our knowledgeable experts and professionals! Seminar Topics: Home Design and Floorplan Layouts with Rusbourne Designs. Interior Design with West Coast Design. Custom Home Building and Construction Process. Industry Trends. Learn everything you will need to know about turning your vision of a dream home into a reality. Seating is limited. Please contact Mayumi at 604-420-5200 ext. 214 to ensure your space today! If this date does not work for you, call to book your personal appointment and guided home tour! Thank you for the opportunity to help you build the home of your dreams. We look forward to exceeding your expectations! Best regards, Mayumi, Wallmark Homes at 604-420-5200 Ext 214.

BC's Top Real Estate Developer, ADERA Builders presents five new communities: UBC Pacific Spirit, Brownstones, Burnaby GREEN, Salus and UBC Pathways

ADERA Insider 2008 Fall Newsletter

Innovation. Partnership. Sustainability. Passion. For 40 years, Adera has been one of British Columbia’s most trusted real estate organizations developing more than 7,500 residential homes and over three million square feet of commercial building space. Building on the cornerstones of its corporate vision – innovation, partnership, sustainability and passion, Adera has also become one of the province’s leading sustainable property builders, using innovative technology on everything from distinguished residences at UBC to affordable and attractive condominiums and townhomes across the Lower Mainland. Named Best Builder in BC for the 3rd time and a multiple winner of the Best Customer Service Award for BC builders, Adera remains responsible, dependable and approachable. 40 Years: building trust and homes. Adera Realty Crop 2200-1055 Dunsmuir Vancouver, BC 604.684.8277. www.adera.com.

Featured Adera Project: PACIFIC SPIRIT at UBC

Coming soon so register today! The latest addition to University Town, Pacific Spirit, is located at the heart of UBC’s Wesbrook Place, a master planned community with a vibrant village centre and next to Pacific Spirit Regional Park. The presale UBC Pacific Spirit will feature 91 pre-construction homes with 1 bedroom/den and two bedroom/den configurations. Superior levels of standard finishes like granite slab counters and GE Profile appliances will provide incredible, affordable value at these UBC Pacific apartments. Adera’s Signature Series Customization program will allow dreams to become reality here at the Adera Pacific Condos at UBC Wesbrook Place. Built to rigorous Gold REAP standards, Pacific at UBC luxury apartments will be a true role model for residential sustainability. Membership in the Cooperative Auto Network, belonging to a community committed to a high level of sustainability, pride, intelligent choice, and respectfulness will be part of the culture here at the UBC Pacific Spirit real estate development. Pacific at UBC Wesbrook Place will have access to the best rated education program in Canada, from elementary and secondary schools through to post graduate education at UBC itself. Near the ocean, on the edge of the UBC village, and next to UBC’s world class Pacific Spirit National Park, the Adera Pacific apartment community will be simply idyllic. A destination location on a famous UBC campus merges active lifestyles, education, tranquility, fine dining, and entertainment into pure inspiration where everyone would want to live, if they could. The new pre-construction Adera Pacific Spirit condo apartments start from the low $400s. Call 604.221.8878 and please register at www.adera.com/pacificspirit to priority register.

The Brownstones at Morgan Crossing: Adera Inventory Clear-Out Sale!

Located in the master planned Morgan Crossing South Surrey real estate development, the Brownstones by Adera provide rooftop terraces with views to the North Shore Mountains and beyond. These trendy Boston style walk-ups located across from Morgan Crossing community in South Surrey’s real estate market is in the thick of the urban core of this growing city. Verified Built Green townhomes with Gold Standard in sustainable construction, Adera is clearing out the final inventory of the Brownstones South Surrey townhomes at 15833-26th Avenue. The three bedroom Brownstones at Morgan Crossing start from $329,900 while the four bedrooms start from $359,900. Call 604.538.9897 or email brownstones@adera.com for more information about these final presales a the Brownstones at Morgan Crossing.

Burnaby South Slopes features GREEN by Adera

Nestled between forest and parks in a quiet South Burnaby real estate neighbourhood, these one, two and three bedroom GREEN apartments by Adera are dedicated to sustainability and Built Green Gold standards in design and construction. The Burnaby GREEN apartment condos are just five minutes to the SkyTrain and three minutes to 80 acres of eco-preserve greenspaces. In addition, a maximum of 15% deposit is being offered now as an incentive for pre-sale GREEN South Burnaby apartment home buyers. The pricing for the GREEN Adera condos in South Burnaby real estate include one bed/den from $294,900, two beds from $359,900 and three bedroom suites from $429,900. Located at 135-5589 Byrne Road in South Burnaby, if you would like more information about the BuiltGreen Green Burnaby apartments, please call 604.439.8858 or email green@adera.com today.

Mountain Resort Style Spa at Surrey Salus by Adera

Surrey real estate’s most talked about community of lifestyle, wellness and health is happening here at the Salue Surrey master planned neighbourhood. With fully functional spa and fitness centre in addition to pre-construction Surrey condos that are trendy flats or traditional Salus cityhomes for sale, you can’t get any better than this! Surrounded by waterways, pathways and ponds, the Adera Salus apartment flats and Surrey townhomes also provide a residents only private Club Aqua. The Salus apartment flats by Adera start from $209,900. The Salus city homes start from $339,900. This surrey real estate development is featured at 66th Ave and Scott Road. Contact 604.507.0065 or salus@adera.com for more details regarding this Surrey Built Green Salus apartments and cityhomes development by Adera.

UBC Pathways Homes by Adera

With only four very spacious homes remaining at the Adera Pathways UBC real estate development you must hurry to have a chance at purchasing your dream home. Tucked on the edge of Wesbrook Place, UBC’s master planned university village the Pathways UBC homes by Adera feature concrete and steel construction and have exclusive Gold REAP (Residential Environmental Assessment Program) accreditation promoting healthy and sustainable UBC homes. The UBC Pathways residences feature spectacular roomy family sized homes for sale with two bedroom and den presale from $799,900. Located at 110-5779 Birney Avenue in Vancouver real estate property, the Pathways UBC homes by Adera are at 604.221.8878 or pathways@adera.com.

It Pays to Have Friends
To thank you for referring a potential new home buyer to Adera, they will pay a fee of $2,000 for any referral which results in the successful sale of a new Adera home! Plus your friend will receive a gift from you - $2,000 towards custom finishings through the Adera Signature Series Customization Program. All you have to do is have a friend complete a form and give it to the Adera sales representative on their first visit to any Adera sales centre. There’s more! Considering a new place? If you have purchased a home directly from Adera in the past, you are eligible for a 1% discount on any new Adera townhome or condominium. That could mean a savings of thousands. So, trade up with Adera, and save 1%! Building Great Neighbourhoods.

Adera Developers – Georgie Award Honours – Building Trust!
40 years ago, Adera began creating new homes for families like yours in the Greater Vancouver Region. More than 7,500 homes later, Adera has grown into one of British Columbia’s most trusted home builders. Quality, integrity, exceptional customer service, and verifiable sustainable building practices are commitments that make Adera Vancouver real estate developers a leader in new home construction in BC. Earning the second time ever awarded Platinum Georgie Award and three new Gold Georgies comes as a humble honour from both our peers and customers and is a clear representation of the trust and respect that Adera had been building for 40-years. Congratulations to all of our employees, trade partners, consultants, and customers for this special trusted accolade. 2008 Platinum Georgie: 28 Major Georgies Awards over the years | 2008 Large Volume Multi-Family Home Builder of the Year: 5 times in the last 8 years | 2008 Best Multi-Family Development Low-Rise: Pathways UBC | 2008 Best Multi-Family Interior Design Display Suite: Salus