Category: Surrey News
Increase in Canadian Buying Intentions, says BMO Housing Confidence Report
05/23/2013The Bank of Montreal (BMO) Housing Confidence Report released this Wednesday revealed that 48% of Canadian homeowners plan to purchase property in the next five years, which remains relatively ... Read More
G3 Residences: Last & Final Phase Releasing!
05/16/2013G3 Residences' final phase is releasing Saturday, May 18th!
This collection of contemporary, boutique-styled townhomes is nestled in the heart of the Guildford community, within walking ... Read More
Greater balance in Greater Vancouver housing market this Spring
05/01/2013The housing market in Greater Vancouver (GV) is experiencing greater balance this Spring due to a closer relationship between home buyer demand and the supply of housing.
According to the Real ... Read More
How will the B.C. election affect the real estate market?
04/30/2013Recently, an article published by Real Estate Weekly (REW) asked both professionals working in the real estate industry, and consumers to relate their opinions and predictions regarding how the ... Read More
The Brookland - SOLD OUT!
03/27/2013It's official! The Brookland is completely SOLD OUT!

Brookland is a collection of low-rise townhomes developed by Woodbridge Capital Ltd. and Pennyfarthing Development Corporation, ... Read More
Lower Mainland residents believe it’s a good time to buy, says survey
03/26/2013A recent Real Estate Weekly (REW) survey shows that a majority of residents in the Lower Mainland believe that it is a good time to buy a home, rather than to sell one.
The survey had the ... Read More
Positive signs for the Fraser Valley housing market
03/07/2013According to the Multiple Listing Services (MLS), sales in the Fraser Valley experienced an "early spring" surge.
January yielded a total of 617 sales, while February yielded 913 sales, ... Read More
Housing development in B.C.‘s Lower Mainland influenced by transit routes
02/20/2013A panel of real estate experts and developers who attended this year’s Buildex Vancouver conference noted that transit routes will continue to influence development projects in B.C.’s Lower ... Read More
Housing affordability varies across Metro Vancouver, shows survey
02/18/2013Oftentimes, we hear that Vancouver is reputable for being one of the least affordable cities to live in. What many people overlook is the fact that, although housing costs are higher in the city ... Read More
G3 Residences: Chinese New Year Promotion
02/05/2013In lieu of Chinese New Year, G3 Residences’ next 8 home buyers of Phase 2 will receive an amazing discount off of their brand new home!
Home buyers will pick a lucky red envelope which will ... Read More
Translink Update: Evergreen Line
02/04/2013Last week, the province confirmed further details regarding the construction of the Evergreen Skytrain Line.
The province has awarded the contract to a consortium led by SNC-Lavalin Inc., worth ... Read More
B.C. Government offers up to $10,000 rebate for first-time homebuyers
01/31/2013The B.C. government has implemented a temporary B.C. First-Time New Home Buyer’s Bonus, an incredible incentive to help increase affordability of purchasing a new home for first-time home buyers.
... Read More
City of Surrey joins #CutMyCommute campaign
01/29/2013The City of Surrey is working alongside other municipalities across Canada in an effort to rally for transportation funding in the #CutMyCommute campaign.
The objective of the campaign is to ... Read More
Canadians more confident in the Canadian housing market, shows survey
01/24/2013According to the RE/MAX Canadian Homebuying Trends Survey 2013-2014 that was released yesterday, there has been a shift in the mindset of Canadian homebuyers.
The national survey was conducted ... Read More
Spotlight: Teo Hyland Residences
01/21/2013As previously mentioned, Surrey has been recognized as one of the strongest future real estate investment cities in Canada, due to its steadily increasing population and prime location for local, ... Read More
What women look for in condominiums
01/17/2013Women in their twenties represent a niche market of prospective home buyers in Canada who according to the Globe and Mail, should not be overlooked.
As noted in the article published by the ... Read More
Construction commences at G3 Residences
01/09/2013Construction on G3 Residences has officially begun!
Situated in the heart of the Guildford community, G3 offers occupants the convenience of living within walking distance of both the Guildford ... Read More
Fraser Valley home sales increase in October
11/14/2012According to a report published by the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB), the housing market in the Fraser Valley experienced a significant increase in monthly sales from September to ... Read More
Report: Home sales in B.C. will increase in 2013
11/01/2012According to a report published by the B.C. Real Estate Association (BCREA) on Friday, British Columbia will experience a significant increase in home sales in 2013.
The BCREA’s 2012 Fourth ... Read More
B.C. government offers incentives for developers to build safer housing
10/22/2012The B.C. government is offering developers monetary incentives to build safer and more accessible houses.
The government will provide the SAFERhome Standards Society with a grant valued at ... Read More
G3 Realtor Luncheon
10/08/2012Our G3 Realtor Luncheon that took place last Wednesday in Surrey at the beautiful G3 Residences showroom was a great turn out!
We’d like to thank all the realtors who made it out to the event. ... Read More
Top 10 Halloween activities in the Lower Mainland
10/04/2012In no particular order, here are the top ten things to do this Halloween within the Lower Mainland. This is a list created by Canada.com. We liked them so much, we thought we’d share!
1. ... Read More
Realtor Event at G3 Residences Showroom
10/01/2012Attention all REALTORS! We are hosting an exclusive realtor event this Wednesday, October 3rd at the gorgeous G3 Residences showroom.
Come see for yourself what G3 Residences and the Guildford ... Read More
B-Line comes to Surrey
09/17/2012There is exciting transit news for Surrey!
According to Translink’s new 2013 Base Plan, the highly anticipated King George B-line will soon be implemented. With this new route, the bus will ... Read More
Low rises on the rise
09/13/2012At first glance, it may appear that Vancouver and the Lower Mainland is scattered with predominantly high rise residential buildings; however, many low rise housing units are making a presence, ... Read More
Real Estate Weekly Feature: G3 Residences
09/10/2012One of our current projects, G3 Residences, was featured in the Surrey Real Estate Weekly paper last week! G3 Residences offers great benefits including mere walking distance to Guildford Town ... Read More
Highrise development becoming increasingly common in suburban communities
08/30/2012Although highrise towers used to be almost exclusive to the Downtown Vancouver area, things are changing, as we see major highrise development projects beginning to make a presence in smaller ... Read More
Downtown Surrey: the future of business is here
08/22/2012Formed in 2003, the Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association (DSBIA) currently fosters 5 guiding objectives. They are:
1) Creating a vibrant, safe, and livable downtown
2) Fostering ... Read More
G3 Residences Update: Selected trees removed and recycled!
08/21/2012During the past two weeks, trees were cut down at the G3 Residences site in Guildford in preparation for future construction.
All the trees that were cut down are being put to great use. They ... Read More
Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, and Surrey are the strongest future real estate investment cities in B.C.
08/16/2012A recent article published on Business Review Canada’s (BRC) website lists some of Canada’s strongest upcoming real estate investment cities.
Among the top four that were listed, two of them ... Read More
Which home design scheme?
08/14/2012Which interior design scheme would you prefer for your house?
A) The "Sterling," which consists of matte metallic, ceramic tile, polished granite countertops, and white oak flooring, or
B) ... Read More
New Guildford Aquatic Centre
08/12/2012In June, the Guildford Recreation Centre held an open house for the public to showcase the proposed plan of the new aquatic centre that will be added to the facility.
The new aquatic centre will ... Read More
Fraser Valley sales and home prices remain steady
08/08/2012According to the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB), the housing market in the Fraser Valley has remained relatively stable over the past few months.
The FVREB processed 1,393 sales on the ... Read More
G3 Residences: Update!
08/03/2012The process has begun! Trees surrounding the G3 Residences area in the Guildford community of Surrey have been cut down in preparation for future construction.
If you have not had a chance to ... Read More
Decrease in Vancouver condo parking spots becoming more common
07/26/2012Developers of condominium buildings are beginning to reduce the number of available parking spots for residents due to the presence of many unoccupied parking spots.
The new building on 60 West ... Read More
“It’s an amazing time to be a Realtor”
07/25/2012According to Marc Davison in a recent blog post on 1000 Watt, now is a great time to be a realtor. In fact, it has always been a good time to be a realtor.
Approximately 15 years ago, Davison ... Read More
B.C. local farmers’ markets
07/13/2012The weather in Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland has picked up in the last two weeks as temperatures rise and the amount of rain decreases. The weekend,for many, start tomorrow and while most ... Read More
Highest level of building permits issued in May, since 2007
07/08/2012According to Statistics Canada, municipalities across the country issued building permits valued at $7.0 billion in May of this year, representing a 7.4% increase since April 2012. This is the ... Read More
New mortgage rules for Canada
07/04/2012Ottawa's Finance Minister, Jim Flaherty announced last week that there will be changes made to Canada's mortgage rules starting July 9, 2012.
The maximum amortization period for government ... Read More
Build Surrey Program: Investing in the Future
07/02/2012With a current population of approximately 480,000 people, Surrey is the second largest city in British Columbia, and the 12th largest city in Canada.
Recognized as British Columbia’s “next ... Read More
Canada Day 2012 Events
06/27/2012There are just a few days left until Canada celebrates its 145th birthday. Below is a list of Canada Day 2012 (all occurring on Sunday, July 1st) celebratory events to keep everyone busy. There ... Read More
Our Communities: Guildford
04/12/2012Guildford Living
We have had much inquiry about the Guildford Community in Surrey; below, you will find a detailed list of community centers, groups and activities that are thriving in the ... Read More
Surrey to Build its Tallest Building Yet
04/05/2012North Surrey is boasting an up-and-coming 54-story tower including ground-level commercial retail, 320 residential units and a 160-room hotel. This will be Surrey's tallest tower, situated in ... Read More
Buyers of Newly-Built Homes Qualify For Two New Tax Breaks
02/27/2012Did you know that buyers of newly-built homes, such as Surrey’s new condo development at The Brookland, are getting TWO new tax breaks, courtesy of the Provincial Government?
The first gives ... Read More