Port Moody
Port Moody
Future
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In the Tri-Cities, there are many exciting developments on the horizon for Homeseekers.
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Trystan anticipates that the Tri-Cities area will get much denser in the future, especially in certain areas. “I am really looking forward to the time Burquitlam Plaza gets redeveloped. This is the mini strip mall directly out front of Burquitlam SkyTrain Station. It’s in a premium location, the hub of Burquitlam, and it will be exciting to see what sorts of shops and restaurants are added,” he says.
Recent provincial legislation changes to zoning allowing multi-unit buildings on single-family lots will also mean more density coming to the Tri-Cities area. According to Trystan, “I feel this will depend on building costs and what is feasible for a developer to deliver to the marketplace. Nonetheless, we should see more affordable options brought forth which is great for Homeseekers looking to get into the area.”
Homeseekers can expect to see many more condos, duplexes, triplexes and other multi-family homes, along with townhomes, such as the Inlet District and Umbra.
Buying in the Tri-Cities.
Top three questions.
How would you describe Tri-Cities to a potential buyer?
I would say the Tri-Cities offer the perfect blend between “city” and “suburban” living. You have the option to visit the Burquitlam area, as an example, where you have density, a number of amenities, shopping, restaurants, but then also have beautiful parks, greenery, and are a short distance to the ocean and mountains in Port Moody. You feel a great sense of community.
What would you say to someone who was looking at Port Moody specifically about considering Burquitlam or Coquitlam in the Tri-Cities as well?
The benefit to living in the Burquitlam area is that you’re more accessible to the highway, closer to Vancouver should you need to commute there. I find home seekers who are more drawn to Burquitlam are often young professionals who might have to commute Downtown Vancouver for their work. They get the best of both worlds as they’re a short distance to all of Port Moody’s popular amenities.
In reference to Central Coquitlam, you get the accessibility should you need it, as well as larger, flat lots. Depending on the area in Port Moody, [in comparison] you can find slightly more affordable options as well.
What is your overall impression or opinion of the market in Tri-Cities?
I find that the market has held relatively well over the past couple years despite the market cycle we have gone through. I believe this is due to location. During the pandemic boom, home buyers were willing to sacrifice location for a larger home. Now, it seems buyers are once again favouring location, which has benefited a market like the Tri-Cities.
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“I would say the Tri-Cities offer the perfect blend between “city” and “suburban” living.
Trystan KingStonehaus Realty.
Special project
Söenhaus
Söenhaus
Söenhaus is a strata development coming to West Coquitlam by Marcon. It embodies Nordic minimalism and features thoughtful finishes and amenities throughout. Residents will have access to a rooftop lounge, fitness centre and sauna, plus many other features.
It brings a level of architectural sophistication that the Tri-Cities area has not seen much of yet. As RealTours cast member Trystan King explains, “I like the whole vibe and feeling and architecture of that development a lot. It’s very peaceful, zen. It’s just rather different than what you see a lot of times out there.”
A seven-storey wood frame building with 165 junior, one-, two- and three-bedroom condo units, Söenhaus has options for every kind of Homeseeker. Interior finishes include earth tones and subdued finishes, highlighting the Scandinavian concept of hygge, meaning contented comfort and well-being.
“What sets Nordic design apart from other traditions is an uncompromising focus on developing timeless designs,” says Nic Paolella, Executive Vice President at Marcon. “Just as elements refer to Nordic minimalism, so must the building refer to its surroundings.”
As a result, Söenhaus embraces its natural surroundings with easy access to Burnaby Mountain’s trails and the area’s new YMCA. Nearby, you’ll find the Burquitlam SkyTrain station, Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby campus and the Lougheed Town Centre SkyTrain station.
Söenhaus is set to arrive in Summer 2027. Register now for more information.
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