88 — Friday, September 25, 1998 — North Shore News |) : More than family ties Cascadia and Intergulf TWO of B.C.’s leading developers of multi-family housing this week announced plans to merge. “By . combining the considerable resources and talents of our companies, we ll be positioned to explore new opportu- nities while continuing to provide the high- est quality of housing and service,” said Nabih Faris, resident of Intergulf in a joint statement with Moh Faris, president of Cascadia. Between them, the companies have 69 full-time staff, hire hun- -. dreds of others on a _ contract basis, and build. i Under the merger ; ment, Nabih Faris «becomes president and an chief executive officer of : newly-named - ergulf-Cascadia Development Group. ‘Moh.;Faris,. who: founded Cascadia in . ‘retiring from resort gian west, will be a key member of an advi-" sory committee which will guide the merg- acess for. the Vancouver-based family day-to- geste operations was a factor in the -' merger decision: ©: - . tergulf began in 1981 as an invest- company ‘thar. moved into the real “We will be positioned to explore new opportunities while continuing to provide the highest quality of housing and service.” -— Nabih Faris estate business in 1989. Last vear the com- pany was named best home builder in B.C., the top award in the provincial hous awards program. Cascadia has won the best residential development in B.C. award for three consecutive years and along with Intergulf is a finalist in both the best home builder and best residential development categories this year. Award-winning Cascadia projects include Edenshaw in West Vancouver, Trafalgar Mews in Vancouver and Riverside — in New Westminster. High-profile Intergulf projects include the three-phase Solo, Duo and Treo in Kitsilano, Alameda Park in Vancouver and Deercrest Estates in Coquitlam. Nabih Faris describes the merger as a comfortabic fit between the two companics, since both are recognized for excellence in their fields and both financially. “It will allow us to continue serving Lower Mainland consumers and to grow into other jurisdictions,” he said. Both companies specialize in fully-inte- grated real estate projects from start to fin- ish, including land acquisition, design, con- struction, sales and marketing and cus- tomer service. — Judy Smith PRICE !S RIGHT $243,000! View home in Calverhall with living rm, large kitchen with eating area, 2 bdrms, plus full basement (suite potential!). All on a 50 x 125’ beautifully landscaped property with lane. 1016 ADDERLEY STREET, N.V. —_ , = ST. JAMES PLACE - Now $279,000! HURRY! Only 1 remaining! New end unit Heritage design townhome with view, private rooftop deck, patio, bay windows, 5 pce, ensuite, jetted tub, 2 parking stalls & more. #9-225 E STH ST. NLV. Lonsdaie's finest! 3 bdrm & 3 bdmvden her--]> - Rarely available! 1912 Heritage hom Lonsdale 4 itage design units. 1,512 to 2,004 sq. ft: with great views, 9' ceilings, granite entrance, F/P & counters, jetted tub, skylights, roof deck & pri- vate garages. 5 yr. new home warranty. Priced from $325,000. ALREADY 20% SOLD! AFFORDABLE Well maintained 900 sq.ft. 1 level. Upper Lonsdale. 2 bdrms, 1 bath, fireplace, private 50 x 135' yard, lovely mountain view, H/W fioor- ing, single garage, workshop & more. 452 W. 25TH ST., N.V. A great opportunity to own this large 2600. sq.ft. home with total 7 bdrms, 2 baths,’2.fire places, dining/family room addition and 3 room suite on a large 66 x 120° level prope in a central Lynn Valiey location. melee ¥e 333 ROCHE POINT DRIVE fine family home has just undergone a jor renovation that includes new kitchen, few carpet, tiles & tino, new paint in & out, fefinished hardwood entry, new bathrooms and fixtures. It’s located on a large 60" x 118' lot with 7 south ast exposure and has room for an A.V. 1/2 baths. Vacant and ready. for LOCATION AND VIEW 545 EAST KINGS ‘One of, if not the best location in upper onsdale, nothing I've seen compares, fantastic -“treasure chest" view comes Complete