Extended Show Home Hours

Cadence at The Lakes now has extended show home hours in order to accommodate your busy summer schedule! So if you live in the Okanagan, or if your holiday plans just happen to bring you out this way, come and visit us during the following times:

Thursday through Monday: 11am - 4pm

Tuesday and Wednesday: 12pm - 4pm

Or after-hours by appointment at 1.877.766.9077

Hardwood Floor Maintenance Tips

All homes at Cadence at The Lakes come equipped with a mix of hardwood, carpet, ceramic tile, and laminate flooring. Here are some handy tips from our flooring partners at Dannburg Interiors on how to maintain your hardwood floors:

•  Do not use water or water based products to damp mop your floors - water and wood do not mix!
•  Do not use water and vinegar to clean your floors - this combination will damage your wood floor.
•  Never let a water spill dry on your hardwood floor.
•  Do not use household dust treatments of any kind.
•  Sweep or vacuum your floor regularly with a soft surface cloth or soft vacuum attachment.
•  Clean your floor with a lightly dampened cloth using a recommended hardwood cleaning product, following the manufacturer's directions.
•  Clean only when necessary and clean only the soiled areas.
•  Do not allow anyone to walk on your floor with high heeled shoes - this will cause very noticeable indentations throughout the area walked on.
•  Felt protector pads should be used under all furniture legs. These protector pads also need to be replaced regularly, so be sure to check those under frequently moved furniture every four to six months.
•  The use of walk off mats at entry/exit doors is recommended.

So in order to prolong the life of your flooring and ensure you get maximum enjoyment from the beauty of your hardwood, we suggest you keep these few simple strategies in mind while cleaning your home. And, as a courtesy to all of our new customers, Dannburg Interiors will be providing you with a starter kit which includes everything you need to keep your beautiful new hardwood floors at Cadence all clean and shiny!

Life's good lived at your own rhythm!

2nd Annual Spring Parade of Homes at The Lakes

It's that time again!  Cadence at The Lakes invites you to join us at the upcoming 2nd Annual 'Spring Parade of Homes at The Lakes' event!

On Saturday, May 25th from 11:00am to 5:00pm come on down for a tour of 10 beautiful show homes and fun activities like beer and wine tastings, a BBQ, a photography exhibit, home improvement displays, a bouncy castle for the kids, cupcakes and other tasty refreshments.

You will have the opportunity to win great prizes like an economy class round-trip airfare from Vancouver to London on British Airways; a two-day getaway to The Cove Lakeside Resort; gift certificates from Mara Lumber/Irly Bird, Ace Building, Sears, and Rona; plus a variety of other fantastic items from local businesses. Each show home you visit gives you another entry into our draw!

So come see what The Lakes is all about!  Cadence at The Lakes will be hosting the BBQ and, like usual, will have our show home open for viewing.  Ask us about our new Adult Community designation and check out the recently released lots in Phase 2. 

If you're unable to join us Saturday, the show homes are open daily and there's still the opportunity to enter the draw on Sunday. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

For more information, please visit ParadeOfHomes·ca

Cadence at The Lakes is All Grown Up

Cadence at The Lakes is excited to announce that we are now the Okanagan's newest community offering Active Adult Living!

What does Active Adult Living mean?  It means each home will have at least one person over the age of 45 and the youngest residents must be over 19; however, it doesn't mean that we don't welcome children of all ages to visit - we love kids!

So why did we make this change?  Because we frequently hear from people visiting our showhome that they've already raised their families and are now ready to move to a neighbourhood with other people in the same stage of life as them.  They want to live near people who are close in age and share similar interests.  They want a quiet yard without any hockey nets, basketball hoops, trampolines, or skateboards.  They want to lounge by the pool with other adults.  They want a place where their grandchildren can come for a visit, and then go home with their parents.  So, in response, we've amended our bylaws and added an age restriction so that we can provide better enjoyment for the entire Cadence community.

When you combine Active Adult Living with maintenance free, single family homes and an exclusive on-site recreation area, Cadence at The Lakes is the perfect fit for your next move.  No more mowing, shoveling, or cleaning the pool - an ideal community for downsizers, empty-nesters, or those wanting a lock-and-leave lifestyle.

Life's good lived at your own rhythm!

  

Energy Efficiency at Cadence

Cadence at The Lakes is dedicated to providing our customers with environmentally friendly, energy efficient homes that are designed for comfort, yet are easy on the pocket book.  That's why we're proud to announce our involvement with two well-known national energy efficiency initiatives:  Natural Resources Canada's ENERGY STAR^®  Builder Program and BCHydro's Power Smart New Home Program.

As a qualified ENERGY STAR Builder, Cadence has committed to building homes that maximize energy efficiency and promote better overall performance.  In addition to our geothermal ground source heat pumps, we spec the following ENERGY STAR certified products in all of our homes:  refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, windows, entry doors, sidelights, transoms, sliding glass doors, and compact fluorescent light bulbs, among other things.  According to Natural Resources Canada, "ENERGY STAR qualified new homes are designed to be approximately 25 percent more energy-efficient" and "reduce [greenhouse gas] emissions by approximately three tonnes per year" when compared to similar homes that are built to minimum building code requirements. 

In conjunction with the ENERGY STAR program, Cadence at The Lakes has also enrolled as a BCHydro Power Smart New Home Builder.  In order to qualify for the program, homes must be tested by a Certified Energy Advisor and score a rating of 80 or higher (out of 100) on the EnerGuide scale.  The EnerGuide Rating Service was developed by The Office of Energy Efficiency of Natural Resources Canada  and shows a standard measure of a home's energy  performance.   

To conduct the energy audits within our development, Cadence has partnered with Total Home Solutions Inc, an officially licensed home energy evaluator that operates across the country.  To date, our homes at Cadence have scored an average EnerGuide rating of 84.  According to Total Home, "for a brand new house, a rating of 80 or higher is excellent.  Relatively few houses achieve a rating of 80 or higher, and those that do represent the most energy-efficient houses on the market."  As you can see, anyone can claim that a house is energy efficient, but at Cadence, we have the ratings to back our claims up!          

Therefore, as a result of our involvement in both the ENERGY STAR and Power Smart New Homes programs, homeowners at Cadence can expect the following benefits:

• lower energy bills ü
• improved comfort ü
• lower impact on the environment ü
• government-backed quality assurance ü
• a higher resale value ü

Additional information on these programs can also be found at the following links:

• www.newhomes.gc.ca
• www.bchydro.com/powersmart.html

Life's good lived at your own rhythm!

Multiple Open House Event at The Lakes - Sat Nov 24

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Then come on down to The Lakes subdivision and take a tour through one of the many open houses happening within the development. If you haven't had a chance to visit the neighbourhood in a while, this is the perfect opportunity to see what's going on in our community.

The open houses will run from 10am to 3pm on Saturday, November 24th and there will be refreshments on site as well as the Re/Max hot air balloon!

Also, as a special offer, Cadence at The Lakes will give you $5,000.00 in upgrades if you purchase with us between now and December 15th, 2012.

So come on down to see the sights, check out our new phase under currently development, and say hi to Bill and Eric in our show home to take advantage of our limited time offer.

Life's good lived at your own rhythm!

Phase 2 Now Selling!

Cadence at The Lakes is extremely pleased to announce that Phase 2 of our development is now available for sale!  That means there are 29 great new lots for you to choose from with more of the exposures that you love.  Currently, the contractors are on site and busily working away at the servicing so that we are ready for registration in November.  If you've been planning on selling your current home, then this is the perfect opportunity for you to take advantage of our innovative Make A Move program with flexible building terms.

So contact Bill or Eric today to secure your choice of lot in Phase 2!  Our two beautiful showhomes are open daily for viewing from 12-4pm or afterhours by appointment at 1.877.766.9077.

Life's good lived at your own rhythm!

UPDATE:  The curbs and streetlights are now in!