Many upsizing families are constantly reaching out to me to help them find their dream home. and of course 90% of the time, it has to be a detached house, with a yard, and office, at good location proximity for commuting to work and good schools, and a long list of further wishes. By the end of this video, you are going to know the reality of what kind of detached properties area selling in Coquitlam for 2020.
River Springs, is one of the best neighborhoods for families, although homes were built in the 80' they had decent size rooms and pretty good layouts. The streets are narrow, it is a wonderful and safe place for kids to play. The structure is 2 floors with 3 bedrooms up, most have carports but some have enclosed them over the years. Some transformed these into additional living spaces and many enjoy it as a rec room. You are in nature, close to Coquitlam River, Coquitlam Trail, and Port Coquitlam Trail.
Another good Neighborhood with homes under 1ml is New Horizen, Coquitlam. It is located just on the other side of the Coquitlam River, close to Lafarge Lake, Coquitlam Town Centre, and walking distance to shops, restaurants, and Skytrain stations. These homes also two floors only, and similar in size to River Springs. Although these homes are not so large, they do not have strata. Most have proper garages and additional driveway as well as street parking.
There are homes under a million around other neighborhoods too, but they are quite rare. It is most likely that they are very small and original condition.
Port Coquitlam also offers some options under 1 million, I will talk about these in my next post.
Here are 6 Things to Look for in a New Neighbourhood!
When considering moving to a neighborhood that is unfamiliar to you, you really have to consider the different vibes neighborhoods have to offer. When moving out of Vancouver into a new suburban area, there are also, many things to think about. Whether seeking solace, activity, schools, churches, or green space, every homebuyer looks for a different combination of attributes in a new community. Choosing a neighborhood that suits your needs and wants is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in the home-buying process; your choice of environment will affect the way you experience your new home. This is a very personal decision, influenced by countless unique factors coloring your own lives, but you should always keep the following in mind:
LAYOUT - If you’re considering buying a home in a community that is unfamiliar to you, get to know its layout, offerings, and ambiance. Take some time to walk or drive through the neighborhood, both during the day and at night, familiarizing yourself with the sights, sounds, and smells.
AMENITIES - What amenities does the neighborhood have to offer? Is public transportation readily accessible? Are there schools, churches, parks, or grocery stores within reach? Consider visiting schools in the area if you have children.
JOB MARKET - What is the nature of the job market in the area? Keep in mind that if area employers are producing more jobs, you can expect property values to increase, especially if the jobs offered fall within a higher salary bracket.
NEIGHBOURS - Speak to these neighbours. Ask questions. They can offer you a wealth of information, from an inside perspective.
COMMUTE - How will you be affected by a new commute to work? Drive the route between the new neighborhood and your office during the appropriate times to gauge the volume of traffic you could expect to encounter, and the amount of time you’d need to put aside for daily travel.
LAND USE- Contact local land-use and zoning officials to determine existing development plans or potential for development in the area. A strong agenda for neighborhood planning and local zoning will increase the value and draw of a neighborhood. Keep in mind that any large, tree-covered area may be a target for future development in popular communities.
Contact a local realtor that is familiar with the inside and outs, to give you the right guidance.
Today we are cruising around Indian Arm in British Columbia. Leaving from Rocky Point boat launch in Port Moody, making our way through Burnaby, Belcarra, Anmore, Deep Cove, Twin Island, and more.
Indian Arm is a salt-water fjord that extends approximately 20 kilometres north from the Burrard Inlet. Underdeveloped mountain slopes, untouched provincial parks, and close proximity to Vancouver provides the fortunate few residents with access to the big city, as well as serene natural landscapes offering countless outdoor activities.
Burrard inlet
The inlet runs almost directly east from the Strait of Georgia to Port Moody and is urbanized on most of its shores. About two-thirds of the way east from the inlet's mouth, a secondary, much steeper-sided, glacial fjord, Indian Arm, extends straight north from the main inlet, between Belcarra and Deep Cove in North Vancouver, then on into the mountainous wilderness.
From Point Atkinson and Point Grey on the west to Port Moody in the east, the inlet is about 25 km (15.5 mi) long; Indian Arm extends about 20 km (12.4 mi) north. Settlements on the shores of Burrard Inlet include Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, and Port Moody.
If you are interested in Real Estate in the area, you will find many sizes of lands for sale in Indian Arm, recreational properties around Indian Arm which some are boat access only, cabins, fractural ownership properties, and super luxury properties for sale too. Here are some of the best areas around Indian Arm to explore:
Belcarra Park (amazing for summer picnics and hiking trails)
Hamber Island (a private island with breathtaking residence)
Deep Cove (beautiful seaside village)
Quarry Rock (impeccable hiking trails with great views)
Boulder Island (keep an eye out for Eagles)
Jug Island (arguably the best beach on Lower Indian Arm)
Grey Rocks (private island featuring a beautiful home)
Bedwell Bay (unique houses along the shoreline)
Racoon Island (small in size but with a nice beach at low tide)
Twin Island (overnight camping is permitted on the north island)
A power station (gothic-style construction circa 1900)
Silver Falls (2/3 up Indian Arm)
Croker Island (a picturesque large island with steep cliff sides)
Granite Falls (spectacular place to camp)
Wigwam Inn (notorious hotel with an interesting past - not open to the public)
Love the area and want to explore homes or vacation homes around?
Just Listed- Pender Island real estate - 17D 2315 MACKINNON RD
Here was a unique opportunity to own a 1/4 share on Pender Island. OFFERED AT $75,000
17D 2315 MACKINNON RD, Pender Island is a waterfront Cottage withing the Currents complex.
Enjoy 1 week per month all year long and 2 consecutive weeks in the summer. The Complex features 2.3 acres common are, 2 pools, recreation center, kayaking & marina. Walk to Ferry and Pender Island Golf Course - Perfect for the family!
The unit is fully furnished inside & out including gas fireplace & BBQ!
Assessment fees of $405/m inc taxes, and all the servicing if you choose to rent out your weeks. Current's Owners are always successful in renting the cottages when not using their rotation.
Located in the popular Guildford area, the building is 100% rentals allowed and is 1 min drive to hwy 01 for fast access to Vancouver Burnaby and Coquitlam.This spacious unit is renovated with new floors, new S/S appliances, new kitchen cabinets, and features West exposure floor-to-ceiling glass window accesses to a Large Patio and a green yard with trees and privacy. The unit comes with a huge storage locker and 1 parking.
100% rentals allowed and 1 pet allowed. Walking distance to Guildford Mall and all shopping!
1 min drive to HWY 1 easy access to Coquitlam, Burnaby & Vancouver. Short 10 min bus drive to the Skytrain station.
This spacious unit is renovated with new floors, new S/S appliances- fridge, stove, dishwasher. West exposure floor-to-ceiling glass window accesses to a Large Patio and a green yard with trees and privacy. The unit comes with a huge storage locker and 1 parking.
Interested in good investment opportunities around Greater Vancouver? Lets chat! email anna@bcprimerealty.com
If you are a bit of a cowboy (or girl), but still enjoy the city bustle, Langley is the best of both worlds and it might be for you.
CONS:
Langley is about 45 min drive to Vancouver and can take well over an HOUR in traffic time. If you have to commute to work daily, you will be incorporating driving and traffic as part of your lifestyle. However, they do have the Langley Park and Ride , where you can park your car and take transit to work, I have heard that it is pretty convenient, I know many local residents actually prefer this option over driving.
Langley is also not connected to the public Skytrain, which only leaves you with buses for traveling to Burnaby or Vancouver. There are plans proposed for an extension, but it will take 5- 10 years to complete.
If you own your property, the property taxes are higher than Vancouver and other cities around it like Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey or Maple Ridge. But overall with cheaper housing options, cheaper daycare options and overall expenses, it might not have a large effect on your cashflow
Langley still doesn’t have any high rises, so for these of you who like the city like views, and sky scrappers, you will not get it here.
PROS:
Lower REAL ESTATE PRICES. Lots of new homes and all of them are very affordable. THE NEIGHBOURHOODS ARE EVOLVING. STREETS, COMMUNITIES, PARKS, AND SCHOOLS ARE NEW AND CLEAN on nice flat streets.
WARMER AND BRIGHTER THEN THE REST OF VANCOUVER- I find that Langley is always sunnier and slightly warmer as well. Every time I am making my way to Langley from Burnaby or Coquitlam when it is cloudy, as soon as I get to Langley it is nice and sunny.
Every amenity you could possibly need is just minutes away. Langley has all the shops and stores you need, and you will never need to drive to Vancouver. It also happens to have one of the highest amount of restaurants per capita .. there are a good amount of bars, nightlife, city parks, hiking, regional parks, Rich History at historic Fort Langley, great ranking schools, great sports programs, schools IB programs, New event center and everything you need just minutes away.
Employment - Langley is a Central location in a region of nearly 3 million people, affordable real estate, and a great quality of life are some of the factors that attract businesses and residents to the Township of Langley. In fact, Langley is touted as one of BC’s top investment towns according to Western Investor magazine and the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) community. With the regional population projected to double by 2040, the Township of Langley offers clear strategic advantages.
It’s a wonderful place to raise a little family of your own. You may see an odd horse trotting down a dirt road. There may be a few to many cowboy boots beside you on the bus. Yet, Langley offers a unique blend of farmland and modern living at a very affordable price.
Langley consists of Langley City and Langley Township. Langley Township is not to be confused with the City of Langley, which is adjacent to the township but politically is a separate entity. These areas and very different in many different aspects.
2. THE COMMUNITY FEEL
EVERYTHING IS NICE, NEW, AND WIDE COMPARING TO THE CITY and other immediate suburbs to Vancouver. Communities are organized well around shopping centers and entertainment. Places like Walnut Grove, Murrayville, North Gordon, have a real sense of identity and people can easily become a part of the community. Unlike the sprawl of other cities like Surrey, Abbotsford, and Richmond, many of these communities in Langley are walking communities, where every morning it’s a parade of parents walking their kids to school. That’s great to see and it's not obvious to find elsewhere. the neighborhoods really celebrate creating a sense of community through street fairs, block parties, and family events.
2. AFFORDABLE REAL ESTATE:
There are tons of new developments, new townhouse communities, and detached communities being built every day along with new schools and parks. There are lots of options that always keep upgrading to a better home and stay in the same community. Prices for new apartments start from around the 300’. Fairly new Townhouses and raw homes will range between high 500’- to high 800’, and brand new detached will start from 900’. In comparison With greater Vancouver prices, these are very affordable for two working parents with a
median household income, or even when one is a working parent you will get a nice new home in a great neighborhood.
If you were to rent,
3. CLOSE TO WASHINGTON STATE
a very big plus for Langley is that it is Close to Washington state, it is very easy to get your shopping and groceries done across the border. There is much more selection and even after the conversion rate, it is still cheaper.
4. Langley is home to many FARMS, picking your own berries, and enjoying fresh food is a norm around there. There are some amazing local farms that turned into a tourist destination.
KRAUS BERRY FARMS AND ESTATE WINES- it has U-Pick Berry Fields, a great Market, a Bakery, an Estate Winery, a long line up to the famous Waffle Bar and Farm Fresh Food.
MILNER VALLEY CHEESE- This is an amazing farm where they make cheeses that are all-natural and are handcrafted using our own pasteurized fresh goat milk. https://www.milnervalleycheese.com/
JD FARMS- IS a family-run producer of specialty turkeys.
JD Farms Specialty Turkey has been offering a diverse range of nutritious and wholesome meal solutions in the traditional country-style deli and bistro, as well as supplying whole turkeys to families and retailers in the Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley regions. https://jdfarms.ca/
5. High ranking schools
Langley is great for schools and recreation. Township of Langley has great high ranking schools. To name a few Langley fundamental school, The new Yorkson Middle school,. The R.E mountain Secondary school in Willoughby heights offers an IB diploma program.
If you or your kids are into hockey, Vancouver Giants play home games at the beautiful new Langley Events Centre. As part of the Western Hockey League, the Vancouver Giants play against teams from all four Western Canadian provinces as well as from Washington and Oregon in the States.
Langley is home to quality gymnastics programs with great coaches, and There are Competitive program for high-level gymnastics athletes
This neighborhood highlights luxury living, privacy, views of Coquitlam, and a golf course. Many from Vancouver were attracted to Coquitlam by the large luxury homes in this neighborhood.
Now that Coquitlam city center has urbanized, this area has gained popularity due to its proximity to all the amenities in the Town center.
Located on Eagle Mountain in the northern part of Coquitlam bordering the City of Port Moody and Village of Anmore to the west, Westwood Plateau is a master-planned residential neighborhood and is home to around 20,000 people. From the time its development began in the late 1980s until 2011, this quiet, upper-scale subarea had been the main area of residential growth in Coquitlam. The Plateau consists of condo’s, townhomes, and detached homes, the majority of which have at least a mild slope or incline.
Median age is around: 40 yo
Average Household Size consists of 3 to 4 people
Average Household Income: around $100,000
About 80% of Households are with Children
Based on 2016 statistics.
The distance between Westwood Plateau and Downtown Vancouver is about 40 min drive or 40 min from the nearby Coquitlam Skytrain STATIONS. As it is a fairly large subarea, the accessibility varies greatly. If you are commuting to Vancouver there are several ways and transportation options you can use.
A Number of busses will take you down Pinetree Way, which aligns with the LAFARGE LAKE STATION BY Douglas College, which will take you to New Westminster, Burnaby, Richmond, Vancouver, and other CITIES. However, as you get higher and higher up the mountain, the area becomes more car-dependent.
In the wintertime mainly between Dec and March, Anything north of David always gets more snow than the rest of Coquitlam, Westwood Plateau, in particular, gets more and more snow up the mountain with higher elevations, and the views are stunning.
Westwood Plateau is also home to a number of hiking trails, from easy to difficult.
The Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club are considered one of the top 100 golf courses in Canada. Many of its 18 holes offer spectacular views of the Fraser Valley to the east and of the surrounding mountains to the north and west. The club also features an executive 12-hole course, a driving range, a golf academy as well as a clubhouse, and a restaurant.
If you are looking for entertainment, Coquitlam Centre for shopping, restaurants, and grocery is the closest and just about 5-7 minutes away.THERE ARE MANY CHOICES TO DINE AROUND THE CITY CENTRE: restaurants range from Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and Thai food, Boston Pizza, Red Robins, Cora’s, White Spot and so much more.
Your closest movie theatre is Silvercity Coquitlam near Maillardville, about 15 minutes away.
For everyday shopping, area residents use Westwood Plateau Village. Centrally located at the intersection of Parkway Boulevard and Johnson Street. The large plaza includes the IGA food market, a local liquor store, Starbucks, sushi, and pizza restaurants, banks, and other services.
Avinash- show trail pictures and vies named HIKING AND TRAILS.
Coquitlam enjoys relatively low crime rates as reported in Stats - Canada’s crime rate reports.
Public Schools ON WESTWOOD PLATEAU ARE ALL VERY GOOD CHOICES.
Panorama Heights Elementary - is a great ranking school and offers early French immersion options. Located on the bottom of the mountain and is very accessible. Right by the awesome Panorama Park which offers Waterpark, tennis, soccer, swings, picnic areas, baseball field.
/Hampton Park Elementary- is located at the top of the mountain and offers early Montessori program which delivers education following the Montessori philosophy of learning. It is a program of choice that allowed cross catchment in Coquitlam
Pinetree Way Elementary located near the Robson park which has swings, soccer, baseball, and hiking options.
Heritage Woods Secondary / Pinetree Secondary School are known for having great extra-curricular clubs and activities! There’s something for anyone and everyone, THEY OFFER a number of specialty courses designed to meet the specific needs and goals of the students.
I attached a link below in the description if you are interested in more about the different programs offered in Coquitlam.
And to my favorite topic real estate around Westwood plateau:
There is a great selection of homes offered here. Real estate prices depend on the size and product offered, as anywhere else:
Most of the homes in the area are ranging between 3000- 4000 sqft. Some are smaller and some are larger. Many of them have a secondary suite that can be used for extended family, a nanny or be rented out to help generate more income. Detached homes sales as of June 2020, show the cheapest detached house was sold for over 1.1 ml to AND THE highest at 2.5ml FOR THIS YEAR.
Townhouses can come in 3 or 4 bedrooms plus rec room. Ranging between 1,00sqf to 2,300sqf and for 2020 the sold data shows 717,000 for the cheapest and 987,000 for the largest and most expensive.a
Condos or apartments are more common at the bottom of the mountain. supply is very limited at the top of the mountain. 1 bedroom condo prices are ranging between 400 to 475,000.
2 bedroom apartments are ranging between 480,000 all the way to 800,000
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The city of Coquitlam in British Columbia has been growing very rapidly. Today we are going to be talking about the FIVE reasons people are moving to Coquitlam BC.
The distance between Vancouver and Coquitlam is 27 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Coquitlam to Downtown Eastside. The snowy period of the year lasts from December to around mid-March, and gets more then 3 months of warm weather above 20 degrees Celsius between mid-June to mid-September.
REASON NUMBER ONE - MANY TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUTE OPTIONS
Transportation- For those working in Burnaby or Vancouver, in recent years Coquitlam has significantly improved its bus routes and transportation to make effective ways for commuting into Vancouver City. Coquitlam offers a variety of options when it comes to transit such as West Coast Express, the Skytrain, and regular busses.
The West Coast Express is an express bus with limited stops. It stops at Coquitlam Central Station runs about 40 to DT Vancouver, or east all the way to Mission.
The Skytrain system is also very efficient. The Evergreen Skytrain Line runs from the Coquitlam Town Centre through Port Moody, and joins with the existing SkyTrain system at Lougheed Town Centre. For residents on the Southern side of Coquitlam - Lougheed Skytrain station or Braid station are ideal SkyTrain options. For drivers, Coquitlam is centrally located and provides access to the surrounding cities such as Burnaby, Vancouver, Surrey, Pitt Meadows, and Maple Ridge. Lougheed Highway & Barnet Highway also run through Coquitlam. The Port Mann Bridge and the Golden Ears Bridge are also very easy to access.
NUMBER TWO - COQUITLAM ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
1. Coquitlam's Hard Rock Casino is a popular choice of entertainment out here as well as the SilverCity, Coquitlam's movie complex with 20 screens and VIP options.
2. The Evergreen Cultural Centre is near Town Centre Park and is a venue for arts and culture, in which they host a wide variety of community events. There is a 264 seat black box theatre, rehearsal hall, art studio, and art gallery. There are also several choirs and theatre societies that practice at the Evergreen Cultural Centre.
3. The arts center has been around since 1972 in Coquitlam and plays a big part in the community. Place des Arts is a non-profit teaching arts center in Maillardville that offers a variety of programs in the visual arts, music, acting, and dance. It is a fantastic place for young kids and adults to learn and expand their love for the arts, whether it be pottery, yoga, ballet, piano, violin, painting, drawing, or more. Place des Arts offer faculty concerts throughout the year and participate competitively in some areas as well.
4. Place Maillardville is a community center providing leisure activities for all age groups, with programs on the French language, culture, as well as physical activities. Heritage Square offers visitors a wealth of historic sites, gardens, a bike path, and an outdoor amphitheater;
REASON NUMBER 3 - COQUITLAM'S MALLS & SHOPPING
Coquitlam Centre shopping mall is the biggest mall in the Tri-Cities and is located in North Coquitlam. It is the hub of City Centre, and a popular spot for a quick bit to eat, grocery shopping, entertainment, or just good old fashioned shopping! Meanwhile, a master planning process for the entire site will look at developing a downtown core with employment, housing, parks, and transportation with distinct innovative architecture.
Situated on 57 acres of land in the heart of the Tri-Cities, Coquitlam Centre features over 910,000 square feet of retail on two spacious levels. Coquitlam Centre is the only shopping center in Metro Vancouver offering almost all the major brands and department stores all in one convenient location.
In the Coquitlam West area, there is also Lougheed Mall. While technically located in North Burnaby, it is on the exact borderline of Coquitlam and Burnaby so it is still a popular area to shop. This particular mall is a part of the Lougheed Town Centre Expansion which now includes a revitalized shopping mall, new businesses, a brand new food court, and several high-rise residential towers.
Coquitlam also offers a great number of large grocery stores to shop in, ranging from Superstore, Save on Foods, Safeway, and smaller local shops, to the nearby Costco in Port Coquitlam.
REASON NUMBER 4- THE AMAZING TRAIL SYSTEM
The City of Coquitlam Master Trail Plan is a comprehensive flexible guide for the provision of a citywide, off-road network of trails connecting people, places, public amenities, to other municipalities and regional trail systems. I have attached a guide below if you are interested to fully explore it. GUIDE
Woodlands Trail is a great hike for you and if you have a dog. This is up Burke Mountain right near the Port Coquitlam and District Hunting and Fishing Club. As you go along the trail, there are a couple of different waterfalls to go check out which are great in the summertime to get into and cool down. It is a popular spot for mountain biking so be sure to keep an eye out for them.
Mundy Park trail is a great trail that also has a small off-leash trail system. this is a great spot to go for an early morning walk or run with your dog.
Crystal Falls is a great place to go exploring with friends. Along the Coquitlam River you get to the end you will get to a great waterfall. There are several great spots in summer as you can go down to hang out by the water.
REASON NUMBER 5 - SCHOOL DISTRICT & SCHOOLING OPTIONS
Coquitlam is served by THE EXCELLENT School District 43 and has elementary, middle & high schools.
Coquitlam also has a very strong french-immersion school presence, with many schools offering early french immersion, and Montgomery middle offering late french immersion.
The City of Coquitlam offers four public secondary schools, seven middle schools, and dozens of elementary schools. There are also 2 local colleges (Douglas & Coquitlam College), and a nearby university within a 10-20 minute transit (SFU).
Connect with me to get a comprehensive list of all the elementary, middle, secondary, post-secondary, and french immersion schools in Coquitlam!
Coquitlam BC offers a unique lifestyle, and truly offers everything a family would need. I hope you learned what it is like to live in Coquitlam. Feel free to connect with me if you consider moving to the area.
If you are looking for a fantastic family oriented community, stop right here. This community might be the one you are looking for. There are several neighborhoods here to choose from; estate residences, large single-family, small single-family, row homes and townhouses. There is something suitable for all stages of life.
On the southern slope of Burke Mountain, new suburbs are being created and expanded. The area is supposed to house over 30,000 people when it is completed.
Families, professionals and empty nesters looking for a walkable neighbourhood, village setting, nature on their doorstep and access to transit can stop their search on Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain.
On a typical day for a Burke Mountain resident, waking up to stunning views is very much likely. Shop for groceriec in the future Burke Mountain Village, mountain biking at Pinecone Burke Provincial Park, or just have a beer on a patio as the sun goes down.
Professionals may find themselves biking to SkyTrain in the morning, taking a classes at the nearby community centres work, and having a farm-to-table meal in the village.
Many families choose to walk or a bike to get to nearby schools, parks and amenities via the extensive trail network.
Burke Mountain feaures several community parkes including Pioneer Park and Harper Park.
Pioneer Park is located at 3000 Highland Drive is a 4.4 acre intended to help create a sense of community in Burke Mountain and provide a focal point for socializing, as well as children’s play and recreation.
The park elements include activities for all ages and accessibility levels. Features include:
game tables,
open lawn area for picnicking and informal play activities,
community garden,
full-sized sport court including basketball and hockey nets,
neighbourhood grass sports field,
art play installation with rubberized surface to serve as a climbing play element,
approximately 47 new parking spots,
25 shade trees to grow with the park, and
connections to new and existing trails
Harper community park is located in Smiling Creek and is a part of 4.4-hectare (10.8-acre) Harper Park expansion, located off Harper Road.
The project will retain much of the existing forest while adding features that allow for the passive enjoyment of the space, including:
620 metres of trails
a wooden pedestrian bridge over Smiling Creek
seating
rest areas
picnic tables
interpretive signs and other elements throughout the site will recognize Burke Mountain’s logging history, glacial influences and forest features
Access will be provided from trailheads at Highland Drive to the south, and along the Harper Road multi-use pathway to the north and northeast.
Burke Mountain features several awesome Neighbourhood Parks including Galloway Park, Queenston Park, Riley Park and Victoria Park. There are many other smaller parks whithin walking distance of every neighbourhood. Which is just great for families with kids, if you’re an outdoorsy person this area is great for you!
Another area nearby is the Park Ridge Estates. It was built in the 90' and cut into the side of Burke Mountain, North of River Springs. It enjoys many of the same perks as Burke Mountain, including forest and hiking trails. The whole neighbourhood is being close enough to amenities such as Coquitlam Centre Mall, 7-11, Shopper Drug Mart, and restaurants.
From Park Ridge, you are a walking distance or just a short drive to Coquitlam’s town centre park, which has a small man-made lake, walking trails, tennis courts, basketball courts, a large playground, football & soccer fields, and it is also the centre of Coquitlam's main events.
If you need to commute by public transportation, Coquitlam station will take you anywhere and everywhere you need, including throughout Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Burnaby. The Lafarge Lake-Douglas station to the new Evergreen extension of SkyTrain that can take commuters to most of Metro Vancouver. It is located just a short drive away by the Town Centre Park.
If you are thinking of moving to Burke mountain Area or simply want an insider’s report about what’s happening with the local real estate, click here and customize your own report for his area and for any other around vancouver!
It is not a given that every sale will close on the contracted closing date. With this in mind, it is important to have contingency plans to cover any delays that will hinder moving plans for both buyer and seller. The buyer who wants to move in prior to a delayed closing and the seller who accommodates such a request may find themselves in a predicament if things don't go according to plan. Keep in mind that even if there is a written agreement to allow an early move-in, a legal dispute can still evolve from the unforeseen.
Early occupancy by a buyer means that the seller will have to maintain insurance on the property until closing, but there will be a potentially costly change to that policy. The new coverage would be landlord insurance to cover the now "tenant-occupied" home. Part of the closing process is the funding of the buyer's loan and a final check of clear title. If a final verification of employment is not in order for the underwriter, funding will not occur and may cause the lender to withdraw the loan commitment. If the final title check reveals a last-minute recorded encumbrance against the property, the sale closing could be indefinitely delayed. These are all good reasons for early occupancy to be avoided.
While the buyer benefits the most from an early move-in, the seller potentially suffers great loss in the event of any buyer default. The seller will have vacated their home, thinking it was sold. This, coupled with the house possibly having been altered or damaged by the buyer during early occupancy, could create unanticipated financial hardship. The seller still owns the house and remains liable for activities on the property.
In any of these scenarios, it wouldn't be long before buyer and seller would find themselves entangled in a legal battle over monetary damages. The message is loud and clear. Both the buyer and seller need to plan their moves with a flexible timeline and avoid early buyer possession in the event unexpected delays cause a late closing.
If you're considering upsizing or downsizing, let me know what I can do to help make that transition as smooth as possible for you.
REMINDER: SOME OPTIONS OFFERED FOR ONLY A LIMITED PERIOD OF TIME
If you’re not staying at home just yet, HERE is a helpful reference guide for preparing to stay home.
Putting Yourself at Risk Isn't Worth it!
Take advantage of what's available to you online.
As we practice social distancing and staying at home to reduce the greater potential impact of COVID-19, we now find ourselves navigating a very different way of being.
To battle the cabin fever for those already at home or to curb some of the ongoing updates, I’ve gathered over 40 online links and ideas not only to entertain the kids, but also to give you access to places that you may have always wanted to experience like museums, oceans, musicals and so much more.
Plus, you'll also find virtual places for fitness and exercise, online courses, and activities so you can explore as much as possible from the safety of your own home.
I’ve tried to include as many free options as possible, but some of them aren’t. Please know that I get no compensation or benefit in any way from these different links - we just want to give you a hub you can turn to or share with others to benefit from.
Theatre and Entertainment
1) Enjoy a museum or art exhibit from the comfort of your own couch. Google Arts & Culture has access to a number of different museum exhibits across the globe. Take a peek at Frida Kahlo’s diary or get up close and personal with Van Gogh. See all options here.
2) Are you a musical theatre or Broadway junkie? Playbill has 15 Broadway plays and musicals you can watch ON STAGE from anywhere right here.
And they some great recommendations for musicals what to watch from home and where to find them in this article.
3) The Louvre in France has 3 virtual tours of their exhibits you can view online right from here.
4) With movie theaters being closed for safety, movie goer subscriptions have been suspended and studios are offering what would have been in-theatre movies online, on demand instead. Learn how you can rent or buy in- theater movies without needing a subscription here.
Take Classes and Courses
1) Harvard University offers a number of free online courses. Check out the options here.
2) Yale’s most popular class The Science of Well-Being with 4.9 stars from over 4,110 ratings is available free online right here.
3) Ever wish you could take some cooking classes? Well, you can stretch your culinary skills by signing up for this free cooking school (until the end of April).
4) If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to code, you can do it free and online with Ivy League Courses in programming here.
5) You can learn a new skill here on Skillshare.com for the next 2 months – this is a paid service, but they offer 2 free months.
6) You can get a small taste of the inner working of Walt Disney’s Imagineers who created a free online program called Imagineering in a Box. It is a series of interactive lessons in theme park design and engineering, for a behind-the-scenes peek into their development process.
Thousands of Health and Wellness Options
For many, heading to the gym or catching work out classes was part of a regular routine. Now, we’re having to get creative if there’s no home gym. Here are ways you can still burn calories at home or work on your mental state of being.
1) The YMCA has launched a free on demand service where you can take group exercise classes for all ages right in your own home at no charge for a limited time here.
2) Take up Yoga With Adriene’s YouTube channel has so many video resources you can watch for free here.
3) The Daily Burn is one membership with access to thousands of different workout videos so you can mix it up every day right from your own home (extended 60 day free trial).
4) Nike’s Nike Training app helps turn staying in into your at-home advantage here.
Escape with
Travels & Tours
Maybe some travel plans were cancelled or you’re dreaming of your next bucket list destination. Well, now you can take a virtual tour through national parks, zoos and beaches near and far.
1) Google Earth lets you discover all parts of the planet here.
2) Why not check out the peaceful The Hidden Worlds of the National Parks here?
3) You can even explore Mars here. 4) And, you can enjoy spring flowers with these 5 gardens
across the globe that you can virtually tour right here. 5) Take a peak of the Great Wall of China here.
6) Get an insider view of jelly fish and more with Georgia Aquarium’s live web cam footage here. Or check out Monterey Bay Aquarium’s here.
7) Then, hop on over to San Diego Zoo for some more than 10 live camera adventures with pandas, koalas, giraffes, elephants and more here.
5) Barre Body Studio is a boutique fitness studio with online classes here.
6) Practice pilates anytime with access to 3,400+ streaming Pilates videos in your home and on the go (15 day free trial).
7) Daily PE Sessions Monday through Friday for Kids with Joe Wicks (a fitness trainer in the UK) – I'm hoping they will be available on his YouTube channel here after they are done LIVE via video.
38 Activities
For the Kids
You might be looking for creative ways to entertain the kids or grandkids after school closures and thankfully there are some great online resources that may come in handy.
1) Tune in for the daily Lunch Doodle from 1-1:20 PM EST through March 27. Learners worldwide can draw, doodle and explore new ways of writing by visiting Mo’s studio virtually once a day for the next few weeks.
2) Children book author, Mac Barnett, is also reading a different book every day at 3 PM EST via Instagram Live.
3) The Kennedy Space Center has launched science lessons on Facebook Live.
4) In the STEM (stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Activity Clearinghouse, you can find vetted activities that are appropriate for multiple audiences and difficulty level here.
5) iKnowIt.com is a comprehensive, interactive math practice site for students in Kindergarten to fifth grade and can be used for independent practice, remediation, assessment, and more (90 day free access).
5) A teacher gathered links for over 30 Virtual Field Trips including Mars, an animal farm tour, U.S. Space and Rocket Museum in Huntsville, the Boston Children’s Museum, and more here.
6) Learn more about marine biology with this family’s Virtual Marine Biology Camp.
7) Vooks has an ever-growing streaming library of kid- safe animated storybooks on all your favorite devices here.
8) Authors are grabbing their favorite books and phone and are recording themselves reading with Operation Story Time.
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