Langley Real Estate Review January 14

The Langley Times • Friday, January 14, 2011 • 1

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Home ownership wasn’t something we’d considered until Cornerstone came along. One look at the showhome (nice) and a conversation with their mortgage-savvy sales team, and we were sold. We walked in on a whim, thinking, “There’s no way we can afford this”, and walked out on top of the world.

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MurrayvilleGemBeautiful 3 storey home on one of Mur-rayville’s most sought after streets. Walking distance to the Langley Funda-

mental Elementary School. Safe cul de sac location with very private backyard. Four generous size bedrooms upstairs with deluxe master and ensuite. One bedroom mortgage helper with in suite laundry and gas fi replace. Rec/media room and storage/bedroom in lower level. Tile kitchen with maple cabinets, real hardwood and tile fl oors, in ground sprinkler, air conditioning, the list goes on. Houses in this area don’t last long so hurry!!

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20861 51 Ave., LANGLEY • 469,900Basement entry 2,236 sq. ft. home on quiet no exit street, great location close to all amenities and schools. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 fi replaces, fi nished basement, family room, workshop, garage, extra wide parking, large private fenced backyard with patio and a deck off of kitchen. Includes washer, dryer, dishwasher, fridge, stove, microwave, hood fan, window coverings, security system. Many new upgrades, very clean, move in ready. New furnace 2004, new vinyl windows 2008. Basement is city approved for legal suite.

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LANGLEY • 579,0004638 198C StreetCompletely updated and modernized, nearly 2500 sqft 2 storey in desirable Mason Heights. 4 bdrms up including deluxe master w/walk-in closet and full ensuite. Main fl oor is open plan w/new kitchen featuring maple cabinets, granite and SS appliances. Oversized 24'10x20' double car garage. New paint, fl ooring, mouldings. Great curb appeal and freshly landscaped.

LANGLEY • 829,00025220 76 AvenueLocated on a dead end street in Glen Valley bordering Ponder Park, is this 2800+ four bedroom, 2 storey home with south facing yard. Home is in very good condition, but needs updat-ing. This property could easily be converted to a small hobby farm and has an unfi nished 24 x 18 detached shop. Great for privacy seekers - one mile to Thunderbird Equestrian Centre.

LANGLEY • 219,900120 20750 Duncan WayOpen plan ground fl oor condo with large patio. 2 bed, 2 bath, granite kitchen countertops, natural gas fi replace, king size master bedroom w/walk-in closet. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac and steps to Kwantlen College and many amenities. Two parking spots side by side and pets allowed with restrictions.

LANGLEY • 419,9005453 208 StreetClean and updated 4 bdrm, 2 storey w/bsmt on 8481 sq.ft lot. Features new roof, new siding, new decks, new windows and new fl ooring etc. Open fl oor plan w/master on main and new bathroom w/jetted tub. Second kitchen plus two bedrooms and a full bathroom in bsmt. Bonus detached 22x22 garage and workshop. Great starter home, investment or both. Close to all amenities. Shows great!

LANGLEY • 529,9004680 197A StreetVery spacious 2800+ sq.ft. West Coast contemporary split entry in desirable Mason Heights. Large rooms, vaulted ceiling, huge master w/walk in closet, 3 pce ensuite. Basement partly fi nished, roughed in 3 pce bathroom, wet bar w/lots of cabinets. Bring your ideas. Great value for square footage.

LANGLEY • 519,9003938 200A StreetImmaculate 3 level split on quiet Brookswood Street. Spacious 3 bdrm/3 bath w/20x23 double car garage. Home features newer septic, furnace, paint, tile & windows. Very private fenced & landscaped yard. Best value in Brookswood & shows extremely well.

LANGLEY • 223,900108 5556 201A StreetMichaud Gardens - Bright, west facing, 1058 sqft condo. Excellent open layout with bdrms on opposite sides. Looks onto park and features a large balcony. Move in condition and in a well managed building. Age restriction 19+. Pets allowed.

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LANGLEY • 999,0005179 214th StreetCustom built 3840 sq.ft. 2 storey home on private ½ acre in Mur-rayville. Master bedroom on the main, plus 4 bedrooms up and large games room with full bathroom plus access to the exterior. Great for home offi ce or nanny’s quarters. High end fi nishing throughout with Teak Hardwood fl oors. Huge kitchen with high end appliances, granite counters and open plan. Covered patio off Great Room and master bedroom. Excellent home for large family and entertaining. Home is fi nished to the highest of standards.


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Over 5000 sq. ft. of luxury fi nishing complete with a coach house. Auto gates lead you to this 4 bdrm, den and games room home. Huge master with deluxe ensuite. Granite, air cond., detached shop. 4 bay garage. $1,199,000 5105 237 Street, Langley

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Stunning reno throughout this 1900 sq.ft two storey with base-ment. Hardwood fl oors, hotwater heat, backyard shows like acre-age property. Large cul de sac, Stunning kitchen. 20464 95A Ave. $549,000

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On the market for the 1st time this one of a kind hobby farm has it all for the do it yourselfer. From vegetable gardens, and built in watering systems to detached shops and tons of room for storage. It includes all the space you need to park all that you have, plus a beautifully updated 3700 square ft rancher. You will love the tiled fl oor and huge galley kitchen with walk in pantry just to mention a few things. Call today to see all this one has to offer.

This is a great rancher for the whole family with a walkout daylight basement and wheel-chair access on over a 1/4 acre. Lots of room here with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, a games room and a family room. You will love the hardwood and tile fl oors and the oak kitchen with a built in pantry. Plus a new furnace, recent hot water tank, and it is approved for an in-home daycare.

Picture perfect family home in Walnut Grove. This beautiful and meticulously cared for 2 storey home is ideal for the fi rst time home buyer with 3 well appointed bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths, it has all you need. Close to great schools, shopping, and rec centres this is the place to raise a family. Call Verne for your appointment today at 604-857-1100.

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Housing starts in 2010 totalled 15,217 in the Vancouver Census Metropolitan Area, reports the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

Th at number is close to the 10-year average for the Metro Vancouver area and also, a huge increase compared to 2009, says Greater Vancouver Homebuilders’ Association

president and CEO Peter Simpson.“In my view it’s good news all around,

with some really positive energy going forward into the new year,” Simpson says. “Th ere’s been a dramatic increase in starts – in 2009 there were 8,339

starts in the Metro Vancouver area and we went to 15,217 (in 2010).”

While he acknowledges 2009 was a “brutal” year for local housing starts, Simpson notes the increase will mean more jobs throughout the entire industry.

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…More housing starts means more local jobs. With Metro Vancouver housing starts posting a huge increase in 2010 compared to 2009, there will be more than 22,000 new, full-time jobs generated in the industry,

says Greater Vancouver Homebuilders’ Association president and CEO Peter Simpson…[3]

At Ledingham McAllister’s Perspectives in North Burnaby’s Brentwood neighbourhood, an incredible water feature inspired by spawning salmon greets homeowners and guests. The unique, multi-tiered piece of artwork was created by First Nations artist Jody Broomfi eld.

You wake up to sweeping views of Burnaby, Vancouver and the North Shore mountains, the early morning light bathing the scenic vista with an ethereal glow.

Taking a long, luxurious stretch, you try to decide whether to brew a cup of fresh coff ee in your chic gourmet kitchen or to meet a friend for java at a nearby café before hitting the shops at the newly revitalized Brentwood Town Centre mall.

With those extra holiday pounds in mind, perhaps you choose fi tness over pleasure with a gruelling workout at Confederation Park and Community Centre, or maybe a long walk along the

trails of Deer Lake Park or Burnaby Lake Park. Th ese are the kind of deci-sions faced by Perspectives homeown-ers every day.

A new Ledingham McAllister high-rise development in the North Burnaby

community of Brentwood, Perspectives off ers brand-new one- to three-bed-room homes in a 33-storey tower in a dynamic neighbourhood that is central in Metro Vancouver.

With its own fi tness facility, con-ference room and outdoor terraced barbecue areas, Perspectives allows its residents to conduct many activities without even leaving their home.

When they do leave, however, everything is within easy reach. From Brentwood Town Centre to local coff ee shops, from fi ne cuisine to golf and

tennis opportunities, from retail centres to parks, from elementary schools to Simon Fraser University and BCIT, Perspectives homeowners can fi nd what they need just a short walk or drive away.

Downtown Vancouver is just 15 min-utes away by car and only a 20-minute SkyTrain ride, while Costco is just a quick jaunt from home.

Inside, Perspectives homes are roomy, designed to maximize each

New homes offered in a vibrant community

‘‘The fi rst thing people notice about these homes is how

large and livable and spacious they are. There’s not one inch of wasted space.”

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Brentwood living:

Peter Simpson

Housing starts increase locally



living space to its fullest.“Th e fi rst thing people notice about these

homes is how large and livable and spa-cious they are,” says Ledingham McAllister senior vice-president of marketing Manuela Mirecki.

“Th ere’s not one inch of wasted space.”Bedrooms can hold a king-size bed and a dresser, while the dining area easily

fi ts a table set for eight, and the bal-conies are spacious as well, Mirecki notes.

Located next to a protected stream and across the street from a three-

acre park, Ledingham McAllister worked closely with the city to ensure

the area’s original character was preserved as much as possible.

Last year – during a time when other developers were cutting back on their build-ing, or building smaller homes – Ledingham McAllister increased its commitment to Per-spectives homeowners, Mirecki says, because although much of the building was already pre-sold, Ledingham McAllister upgraded many of its amenities.

Now, a fully stocked billiards library with

a marble fi replace is available to Perspectives residents, and a stunning ‘spawning salmon’ multi-tiered water feature created by First Nations artist Jody Broomfi eld greets every-one who comes to the new highrise.

Kitchens at Perspectives are a chef ’s dream, with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and hand-set imported tile.

Bathrooms come with marble or limestone vanities, polished chrome, rich cabinetry, sparkling glass and stylish lighting.

Th e reputation of the builder is important to homebuyers – and rightfully so, Mirecki says. “Buyers should be cautious. It’s their potential new home ... (Ledingham McAllis-ter) is the only builder/developer in Western Canada that has been building in the area for more than 105 years,” Mirecki says.

“It just goes to show that we have a proven track record in the area and are 100 per cent committed to this province.”

Th e new homes – 215 tower homes and eight townhomes – range in size from 713 square feet to 1,345 sq. ft . and start from $310,900. Visit www.ledmac.com for details.

ate 22,258 full-time jobs for one year, directly and indirectly related to the (residential) building industry,” he says, noting the jobs cover everyone from builders and contractors to those creat-ing and supplying the products needed to build new homes. “Th at’s based solely on that increase in starts.”

Last year, Metro Vancouver’s new-home construction sector ended on a strong note, with 1,715 housing starts in December, the CMHC says.

“An uptick in apartment condomin-ium starts in Vancouver City, Burnaby and Port Coquitlam accounted for the

year-end surge in homebuilding,” says CMHC regional econ-omist Carol Frketich.

In B.C., December’s seasonally adjusted rate of urban housing starts moved higher to 27,900 units, from 19,000 units in No-vember. Vancouver’s

seasonally adjusted annual rate of hous-ing starts increased to 21,600 units in December from 10,900 units in Novem-ber, the CMHC reports.

Overall, Simpson says many factors are helping the homebuilding indus-try, such as mortgage interest rates remaining historically low and migration to the region.

“We have a very good migra-tion rate to the province and the Lower Mainland, from other parts of Canada and abroad,” he says. “Looking forward to 2011, I think generally, the mood is very opti-mistic. Builders are confi dent ... some are planning multiple projects (single-family and multi-family) throughout the Lower Mainland.”

While there is still some angst over the HST, Simpson says the related referen-dum and recall initiative have muddied the waters somewhat but notes that, thanks to industry partners lobbying together at all levels of government, the threshold where HST applies was moved from $400,000 to $525,000.

Credit must be given to the gov-ernment for listening to some of the concerns the industry has regarding the HST, he notes.

In the new year, Simpson doesn’t expect huge fl uctuations where housing starts are concerned.

“It will be ‘steady as she goes,’” he says.“We won’t see any dramatic increases

or decreases ... steady is good.”

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2011 set for steady starts, says Simpson

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Looking forward to 2011, I think gener-ally, the mood is very

optimistic. builders are confi dent ... some are planning multiple projects (single-family andmulti-family) throughout the Lower Mainland. It will be ‘steady as she goes.’”

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Perspectives homeowners can enjoy a game of pool or perhaps, borrow a must-read book from the building’s chic billiards library.

…off the front: “Ledingham McAllister is the only builder/de-veloper in Western Canada that has been building in the area for more than 105 years. It just goes to show that we have a proven track record in the area and are 100 per cent committed to this province.” Manuela Mirecki, LedMac senior vice-president of marketing

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