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Re-Up BBQ recently opened its doors in New West, and it’s creating some serious buzz!

The popular food cart, which was recently named Best Food Cart at the Vancouver Restaurant Awards, chose the Royal City as the location of its first mortar and brick store, much to the delight of locals and foodies.

The restaurant team will be at the Trapp+Holbrook grand opening on May 26, so we think it’s a great time to highlight this local success story. Lindsay Ferguson, one of four co-owners of the business, recently chatted with us about New West, Re-Up’s future, and their passion for barbecue.

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If you need even more evidence that New Westminster is a hot spot for young entrepreneurs, look no further than The Network Hub.

The co-working space, co-founded by Minna Van, Jay Catalan, and John Van, opened a campus in the Royal City last year. In addition to providing co-working space for entrepreneurs in the area, the New West Network Hub  hosts a variety of art and business events, including the Freelance Camp, the “Look What We Do” art show, and the Entrepreneur Meetup, an event where Salient Group president Robert Fung spoke recently.

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May 26^th is the grand opening and official sales start date for our New West condo project Trapp+Holbrook.

Being just 1.5 blocks away from two Skytrain stations with great design and affordable price and given New Westminster’s high growth potential, Trapp+Holbrook promises to be a hot property when sales commence. Accessible to both the Millennium and Expo lines to downtown Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey, the project is located in downtown New West, an emerging neighbourhood that is attracting hip new businesses and once again earning a reputation as a cultural centre.

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Since opening the Trapp+Holbrook presentation centre at 668 Columbia Street, we have talked to many potential first time homebuyers. Although these buyers are excited about the idea of living at Trapp+Holbrook, they also have a lot of questions about buying their first home.

Purchasing can be a scary and intimidating experience, but according to local real estate expert Robyn Lau, it doesn’t have to be that way.

We also talked to Robyn about New West, and why there has never been a better time to invest in the Royal City.

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People are buzzing about New West — from Georgia Straight to The Tyee, everyone is talking about the Royal City.

We definitely agree that New West has a vibrant future ahead, but is it a good investment for homebuyers?

Affordability is key, according to Bob Rennie, owner of Rennie Marketing Systems and recently appointed to BC Housing Board. “Trapp+Holbrook is $300 per sq. ft. less than condos in downtown Vancouver,” he says. “The project has a great design, and with 100 units priced below $299,900, it also delivers affordability.”

It’s about more than just the price. With its revitalized neighbourhoods, New West is a great place to establish new communities. “People may sleep in towers but they live on the ground. Everyone is looking for a high street,” says Bob about people’s desire to live in a vibrant neighbourhood. “Trapp + Holbrook isn’t just about a tower — it’s also about the community.”

In particular, Bob sees potential for Columbia Street, a historical area that is part of the once lively and prosperous Golden Mile neighbourhood.

“People see Columbia Street as an emerging neighborhood. The street has the potential to become a true walking community. The question is not IF but WHEN.”

As Columbia and the neighbouring areas grow, so will the value, breadth and strength of the community. Investments from developments bring new homes and people, which bring pride of ownership to communities. A positive snowball effect follows, as new homes attract commercial demand. New shops and amenities in the area will fuel further economic growth.

Trapp + Holbrook’s 200 feet of street-level storefront will contribute to Columbia’s revitalization as independent retailers and restaurants move in, attracting more pedestrian shoppers.

Recent real estate success stories in Metro Vancouver affirm that condos that are along a transit line, and in a neighbourhood close to amenities, are hot. Home to five Skytrain stations, New Westminster is an attractive place to invest in real estate.

New West also got a boost recently from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, which recently identified the city as a hot spot in Canada.

We think that the time to invest in New West is now, and early adopters could reap the benefits of great value. We encourage you to visit the Trapp+Holbrook presentation centre at 668 Columbia Street to see what New West has to offer.