If you live near Morgan Crossing, you already know about the fabulous selection of shops, services, and amenities the area offers. Everything from the convenient big box stores like Winners and London Drugs, to exclusive local boutiques, and the state-of-the-art Steve Nash Sports Club are all located in the European style walkable village. I’m excited to announce the opening of 3 restaurants that are sure to become neighbourhood staples and the hot new hangouts for locals of South Surrey / White Rock! I’m hopeful that these new hang outs will offer up sweet deals on my TXT ShoutOut featured below. If you have not signed up to receive special deals from my ShoutOut, be sure to TEXT “DEAL” to 33733 to sign up now!! Sammy J’s Grill & Bar (Opening Spring 2013) – One of those rare places that works for every occasion, Sammy J’s is perfect for families, date night, girls/guys night out, or, with their amazing sports lounge complete with 100” TV and surround sound – any game night! If you’re a fan of Caesar’s, you must try the Ultimate Sammy Caesar – Finlandia Vodka, Mott’s Clamato spiced with their own pepper infusion, and garnished with peppered bacon, pepperoni, havarti cheese, tiger prawn, blazes bean, olive, and a sprig of celery. Delicious doesn’t begin to describe this tasty unique drink concoction! Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria (Opening Summer 2013) – Famoso was born after co-owner Justin Lussier traveled to Napoli, Italy in the summer of 2005 and fell in love with the famous mouth-watering fire-roasted pizzas Napoli is known for. We can’t all travel to Napoli to experience the best pizza on earth, but lucky for us Famoso has brought the age-old recipe of Neapolitan pizza to Canada. How? 00 Caputo flour and tomatoes imported straight from Italy combine with fresh ingredients and …
26-15255 36AV: Ferngrove Townhouse in Rosemary Heights (Morgan Creek)
FERNGROVE – Duplex style town home!! Spacious and bright with 9 foot ceilings on the main floor. GREAT ROOM floorplan boasts large living & dining rooms, 2 fireplaces, Maple European Style Kitchen with upgraded appliances, eating bar. 3br, 3 bath with media / games room in fully finished basement. Full 2 car garage. Balcony with gas plumbed for BBQ, and large front porch with south exposure. Excellent area near schools, shopping and Golf Course.
The Woods (by Gramercy): Townhouse Complex at 15588 32nd Ave, South Surrey / White Rock
Hip and affordable townhomes perfectly located close to Highway 99 in South Surrey / White Rock for easy commuting,and conveniently located near Morgan Creek to take advantage of the shops, cafes and restaurants in Morgan Crossing. These trendy & hip townhome layouts have been very well thought out. The homes are extremely spacious, bright, and include an awesome rooftop patio!! These townhomes also offer something that is very difficult to find in South Surrey / White Rock – The Woods units are zoned for LIVE / WORK, which means that you can LEGALLY run a home business from the “studio” area in your townhome. For further info on townhomes at The Woods, please contact Trevor: Ph: 604-764-1380 Email: trevor@theTownhouseGuy.ca
February, 2013: South Surrey / White Rock Real Estate Update
POSITIVE SIGNS FRASER VALLEY HOUSING MARKET IS STARTING TO MOVE (Surrey, BC) – Sales on Fraser Valley’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in February experienced a typical ‘early spring’ surge, increasing by 48 per cent in one month going from 617 sales in January to 913 last month. However year-over-year, they reflect a decrease of 28 per cent compared to the 1,269 sales processed in February 2012. Since last September, home sales have idled at levels last seen in the early 2000s. Based on February’s increase in activity, Ron Todson, President of the Board, is guardedly optimistic, “We’re seeing signals that the stand-off between buyers and sellers over the last six months is coming to an end. “Business has picked up in the last month with increased traffic at open houses, sellers quicker to accept offers and homes selling on average two weeks faster than they did in January.” Todson adds that tightening inventory has also had an effect, “When buyers see that their selection is diminishing they’re more motivated to act.” The Board posted 2,582 new listings last month, a decrease of 9 per cent compared to the 2,846 posted during February last year pushing the total number of active listings down by 1.6 per cent compared to 2012. “As your REALTOR® will explain, each market is different. Right now, the market for detached homes is balanced in North Delta and Langley. The condo market is brisk in Abbotsford and Central Surrey and townhome sales are steady in North and Central Surrey as well as Cloverdale. “One commonality amongst these areas and property types is greater affordability. What’s not doing well generally anywhere in the Fraser Valley is sales of higher-end homes unless they are priced competitively.” In February, the benchmark price of single family detached homes in the Fraser …
$10,000 New Home Buyer Bonus – STILL TIME LEFT!!
If you are currently in the market for a new home and qualify as a first-time new home buyer, you may be eligible to receive a significant bonus of up to $10,000 from the BC government. The First-Time Home Buyers’ Bonus is a non-taxable one-time payment to the purchaser and we’ve seen many happy homeowners benefit from this limited time government offer. With interest rates at historic lows, and a great selection of brand new homes on the market, this truly is a great opportunity to own your first home. ELIGIBLE FIRST – TIME NEW HOME BUYER You will qualify as a first-time new home buyer if: You purchase or build an eligible new home located in B.C.; You, or for couples, you and your spouse or common law partner, have never previously owned a primary residence; You file a 2011 B.C. resident personal income tax return, or if you move to B.C. after December 31, 2011, you file a 2012 B.C. resident personal income tax return (you will not be eligible for the bonus if you move to B.C. after December 31, 2012); You are eligible for the B.C. HST New Housing Rebate; and You intend to live in the home as your primary residence. There is still time left to take advantage of this great offer from the government. To find out more info on this government incentive, CLICK HERE.