So many people are curious as to what's going on in the Squamish Real Estate Market, so I did a quick video update. You can check it out here:

If you have any questions about the real estate market, or if you're ready to make a move on some of the many great real estate opportunities that are now available - give me a call/dm/email and let's get to work!

HOME...There is no better word...

Whether you're coming home to the smell of mom's famous lasagna, or the sounds of your daughter practicing guitar in her room, or the happy barking and the frantic swishing of your babydog's tail, your home is your sanctuary.

Now that the real estate market is no longer as frantic as last year, it's a great time to take a good look at how your home is serving you: in your current lifestyle, and for the possible changes to come.

Sometimes you need a little more space for everyone to breath. And sometimes you are ready to downsize that massive backyard.

Lives change, and sometimes our homes need to change, as well. Is your home suiting your needs?

If not, now is a great time to make a move, to find the home that fits.

Home is a long-term investment.

Let me help you find the home that fits.

604-815-1737

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The 502.73 acre site just south of Britannia Beach fronting Howe Sound is currently awaiting rezoning to create a new Comprehensive Development Zone to accommodate 1,000 residential homes, a world-class surf park, hotel resort and retail, commercial and park lands.

The area, dubbed "South Britannia" is envisioned as a "complete, outdoor adventure-focussed community" offering:

• 900 market homes (mix of townhomes & apartments)
• 150 below market rental homes, including dedicated employee housing
• 190 hotel rooms
•  world-class surf park & village
•  neighbourhood retail
•  office space
• 43% parks and greenspace- including recreation trail network, village skate park & pump track
• community facilities: community centre/school, daycare,  etc.
• public beach access to Minaty Bay
• transit hub

Keep an eye on their website: https://southbritannia.com/ for more information, or DM me to stay in the loop!!!

The pace of home sales is slowing down somewhat, and with more properties being offered for sale, it's more important than ever to properly prepare your home so that it shows it's best and stands out from the competition.

 

1. Clean! Tackle one area each day or consider hiring a professional cleaning service. Don't try to hide odours with powerful air fresheners or candles: tackle the source of the odour directly.
2. Declutter! This makes your home look bigger and more organized- and it will feel calmer, as well. You don't need to remove everything, though: your goal is to make your home "inviting and livable".
3. BUT: Remove personal photographs from walls and tabletops. This helps buyers imagine themselves living there- and safeguards your privacy, too.
4. Remove oversized and excess furniture and area rugs. These just date your space and make it seem smaller.
5.  Keep closets tidy! Prospective buyers will want to evaluate the home’s storage capacity, and clutter creates the illusion of less space.
6.  Let the sunlight in by opening blinds and curtains.
7.  Replace burned-out, dim or flickering light bulbs.
8.  Consider replacing dated light fixtures.
9.  A fresh coat of paint will help renew the look and feel of any room. Forget "all white"- choose 2 to 3 different neutrals to use throughout the whole house.
10.  Don’t forget the exterior! Keep up with basic landscaping and maintenance- neat lawn, clean organized exterior, etc.

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Only 1 unit available at $625,000 for a 747 square foot one bedroom with floor to ceiling windows!

2 bedrooms + dens with stunning views from $945k and up.

Only 10% down with a Spring 2023 completion.

More information can be viewed at the following links:

Floor Plan Orientation
Milagro Brochure

More images and finishing samples can also be viewed at https://milagroliving.ca/.

Call or DM me at 604-815-1737 for more information on this amazing investment opportunity.

C Plan is 2 bedroom, 2 bath + Flex with 1013 sq ft of living space.

Unit #507 is offered at $959,000

Unit #607 is offered at $964,900

G Plan is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath + Flex offering over 1300 sq ft of living space.

Unit #501 is offered at $1,244,900

Unit #601 is offered at $1,314,900

604-815-1737

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Now that BC has entered Step 2 of Co-Vid reopening and regional recreational travel is now permitted, I'm sure many of you may have noticed Adera Development's sign along the side of the highway in the beautiful seaside community of Britannia Beach.

Adera and Macdonald Development Corporation have joined forces to build a 73 unit mixed-use development consisting of 64 woodframe townhouses, 9 work/live units, 11 rental aparments and 6,172 square feet of commercial space. Neighbourhood amenities will consist of shops, cafes, restaurants, community hall, play park and off-leash area for the park.

Britannia Beach Proposed Townhome Rendering:

Britannia Beach Work/Live Townhome Rendering:

Please note that this development is not affiliated with the South Britannia development owned by Tiger Bay Properties (formerly Taicheng), which is still seeking to develop 698 to1050 housing units - consisting of townhomes and low-rise condos as well as a 190-room resort hotel on their 136 acre parcel of land south of Britannia Beach and the BC Museum of Mining, including Minaty Bay, and proposes to include a year-round 269,000 sq ft surf park, run by Wavegarden, who have developed surf parks internationally, with much success.

(Stay tuned for a future blog post on that !!!)

During the most recent community update meeting in 2020, Adera and Macdonald Development Corporation anticipated that the commercial component would commence construction in the summer of 2022, with the village officially opening sometime in Fall 2023 or Spring of 2024.

The residential component of the Britannia Beach project is expected to start construction sometime this summer, with the construction of a showhome building. Phase 1 construction of residential units may begin as early as this upcoming fall, with residential sales likely starting sometime the Summer of 2022, with the first phase closing possibly as early as Fall 2023 and the final phase of the residential units completing Winter 2024.

Preliminary floor plans of the two and three bedroom townhomes show well-thought-out open floor plans on three levels, with single or double garages, balconies and nice flow.

One of the proposed Townhouse Floor Plans below:

As always, I intend to keep up-to-date with the progress, so please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions on this or any other real estate project or development in the Sea to Sky corridor! My phone is always on!

Talk about a stunning neighbourhood, Furry Creek is a quaint seaside community nestled in the mountains along Howe Sound. The world-famous Furry Creek golf course offers serious golfers a rewarding challenge while navigating some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world.

Check out the video of my listing at 158 Stonegate Drive.

MLS R2549298

$1,850,000

3D virtual tour at: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=vc6UcDZesva&mls=1

For more information, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I'm always happy to help!

The Redbridge project, located on Scott Crescent at the entrance to downtown Squamish, along the Mamquam Blind Channel, has been a work in progress for nearly a decade.

The challenges of marketing a real estate project during Co-Vid lockdown restrictions resulted in the Kingswood Properties team in pivoting to a major online effort: virtual tours, scale models and online appointments.

The real estate market is still incredibly HOT right now here in Squamish as buyers quickly snap up properties - seeking home offices, open spaces and access to outdoor recreation, and it's been hard to keep up with demand. The first phase of Redbridge, Cove, while marketed online for many weeks in advance, still sold out within a few short days.

Phase 2, Pine, will be offered for sale in the next few days. To schedule your appointment, go to: Redbridge Appointment link.

You can also view the online virtual tour here: https://rem.ax/3oYpVt5

Redbridge Pine floor plans are available here.

And don't forget: I am always available to answer questions and to help you get your foot in the door of this, or any other Squamish development.

I love to help and I am here to help you make the move!

I'm thrilled to be chosen as part of the exclusive sales team- along with my colleague, Sean Brawley, to represent  The Lofts new devlopment coming to downtown Squamish, due to be completed by the end of 2022.

This is a unique 24-unit boutique collection of studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom urban lofts. The Lofts will feature open layouts with abundant natural light, stylish designer kitchens, efficient floor plans and a generous rooftop deck with incredible views. Ground floor homes feature trendy loft-style living on split levels.

A sneak preview of the floor plans and materials can be viewed HERE.

Units will be gradually released onto the MLS, so be sure to contact me directly, or register online at The Lofts to keep in the loop.

A common rooftop lounge will offer stunning views of Squamish. You won't want to miss out on this amazing project.

There have been a lot of changes going on in the sea to sky area during 2020. If you haven't been able to check out Squamish due to Co-Vid restrictions, then I'm pleased to share an update on what's going on.

My latest project, Cleveland Gardens, is nearly sold out. Jumar in downtown Squamish is in finishing stages as well. Aegean Homes is under construction as is Lizzy Bay and I'm excited to break news on my upcoming project, The Lofts in the upcoming new year.

The Sea and Sky townhome and condominium is located just at the southern gateway into Squamish: you'll see it from Highway 99 just as you pass the Valleycliffe Entrance, past the Squamish Chief as you head north into Squamish. The first homeowners have already taken possession, and Phase 2 is now in presales featuring 2, 3, and 4 bedroom townhomes, starting from $709,900.

It is all part of a waterfront master-planned community that will also features a pedestrian bridge into downtown Squamish.

Check out the Master Plan here:

Below is the Availability Map as of December 29/2020:

And this is a rendering from their information package, which gives you an idea of the "Scandinavian" aesthetic that characterises the design.

If you are interested in any information about this new development: or any others in Squamish: please don't hesitate to give me a call.

604-815-1737

I have the BEST clients, and I LOVE finding them the PERFECT home.

If YOU have a dream, I have the home for you!

After many months of being confined to our homes, we've all become aware of the importance of having the right layout providing comfort and versatility in our personal spaces. Many of us find ourselves working and/or educating from home, and we now realize how essential it is to have the perfect balance of:

• bright light
• open flexible floor plan/layout
• high quality appliances and finishes
• low maintenance
• comfort
• convenience
• safety
• private, spacious outdoor spaces
• ample storage
• home office
• revenue suite potential

This home checks ALL the boxes, and then some, in a beautiful TIMELESS design, in a stunning quiet and safe neighbourhood with endless recreation opportunities at your doorstep.

This home is incredibly well priced, and will not last long.

Please call me 604-815-1737 or email me - jillcarter@myseatosky.com for your opportunity to FINALLY have the home of your dreams at a fantastic price.

Hi all! I know these past few weeks (and months) have been stressful and uncertain for everyone- families and kids included. We've all been feeling the effects of cabin fever and I find myself wondering what this summer going to look like... Is there something my kids and I can look forward to, once we're again able to leave our homes and communities safely? Then it dawned on me:  when Co-Vid restrictions are finally lifted, why not undertake a Canadian regional road trip?!  That could be an amazing learning experience for my kids and an opportunity to see lesser-known parts of Canada and its amazing beauty. There are so many cool, funky small towns (including Squamish- it's #12 on the list, by the way!) to visit and explore, while still not crossing international borders. What better way to support Canada's small towns than going to visit one? (And hey if you see any real estate that is of interest there is always a RE/MAX office close by!)

So here is a link to a curated list of some amazing small towns in Canada to explore! Get your family excited about an area they would want to go and visit.  If you happen to have an RV, that's even better as parks are now slowly opening up. (Be sure to follow along with Parks Canada's website for any guidance on usage and accessibility.)

If you've been feeling a bit cabin feverish as I have been feeling, this is a great opportunity to start planning! And if you have any ideas or cool recommendations of some towns that cannot be missed please let me know or comment below.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LIST OF CANADA'S TOP SMALL TOWNS TO DISCOVER

Have a Great Trip!

As you can imagine, buying and selling a property involves a LOT of highly detailed legal details. When you buy or sell a house, you want to be sure that you are protected and covered for any potential trouble down the road. This is where the Contract of Purchase and Sale comes in.

Watch this video to learn more about the CPS.

Home buyers and sellers adjust their activities in March amid challenging circumstances 

Metro Vancouver’s* housing market saw steady home buyer demand to begin March and a levelling off of activity as the month went on and concerns about the COVID-19 outbreak intensified. 

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 2,524 in March 2020, a 46.1 per cent increase from the 1,727 sales recorded in March 2019, and a 17.4 per cent increase from the 2,150 homes sold in February 2020. 

Last month’s sales were 19.9 per cent below the 10-year March sales average. 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW in depth information.

I love this town!

The other day I was fortunate enough to stumble across an unassuming and unusually located family-run restaurant just off of Second Avenue in Downtown Squamish. In all honesty, the humble appearance didn't necessarily foster much confidence, but the presence of a respectable amount of diners at a non-peak dining time was certainly encouraging. And I am glad that I stayed!