So as mentioned in my previous post when I went to see Bloom, we had stumbled across Mosaic’s Emerson showhome. We went to check it out.
I had been an early fan of Mosaic – simply because of their advertisement, website and the design of the building themselves were modern, slick, simple yet high end. I had been interested in the Dominion, but it was simply in a inconvenient location.

Well designed signage

 Nice living room

Great showhome!

Iconic Mosaic pattern. Love the sales centre!

Here are some points to make it a good investment (some are obviously the same as Bloom)

• a brand-new 50,000 square-foot Safeway nearby!
• a Shoppers Drug Mart, and a multitude of other amenities in walking distance including Value Village
• a new Evergreen Line station is approx 300m walk (may raise the property value very high like in Richmond?)
• downtown Vancouver is only a 30-minute bridge-free commute away
• Lougheed Mall (Walmart, London Drugs, the Bay etc.) is 8 minute car drive away
• 2 elementary schools, SFU, BCIT, Douglas College and Coquitlam College
• leisure activities with parks, golf courses and recreation centres
• -KEA is 10 minute car drive
• close to Lougheed Highway

compared to Surrey

• better safety, lower crime rate
• no bridge to cross, meaning no toll fee and faster to get to Burnaby, Vancouver, North Van
• potential for development

compared to Vancouver downtown

• no beggers/panhandlers
• friendlier neighbourhood
• quieter
• cleaner streets
• larger units for cheaper
• more open space

What differentiate Emerson from Bloom is their reputation, and quality. You could see right away from walking into the sales centre that it was more upscale, modern and felt ‘urban’. The showroom was more open, layout was convenient, and the materials used seemed more durable.
The show room was a Plan D – which I and my friend thought was the best layout. It was 631 sf for $279,000. It’s hard to believe but a 505 sf in Yaletown (resale) was on market for that same price in 2006. So, prices are definitely going up even in places like Burquitlam, which is why I am so tempted to get my foot onto a property around here now. I’m hoping that the Evergreen Line will make the property much more valuable after 2015 when the line will be complete.

The staffs were more friendly than Bloom, and willing to help out. We ended up staying much longer than anticipated since they were eager to help us so much. I and my friend had different needs/interest, but they were happy to look into our interests separately. A big thumbs up to Mosaic.

The price wasn’t too bad either. I really liked it, and the fact that most of it was already sold, it made it even more attractive to buy with them.

Their brochure had the same cover as Bloom. White stock with embossed logo. It seems popular these days. As usual, Mosaic’s designs were simple and clear. I am eager to buy…though…I need to work on saving up the money first…:P