marketing for real estate development and startup business ventures. Steven also attended BCIT and is a trained carpenter and finisher. He now works with the company and manages all construction projects as a site supervisor. Today, Christen Luxury Homes specializes in high-end luxury homes, like their company name suggests. These homes are often custom-built for clients, typically starting at 5,500 square feet with property values exceeding $4 million. The Christen Homes’ offices are located in Anmore and they work primarily in the Tri-Cities. In addition to custom homes for clients, they also do some of their own land development – including a new single-family subdivision in Anmore under ‘Bella Terra Investments’ which they are currently working on developing and building out. Recently, one of their custom homes was recognized by multiple industry bodies in multiple award categories. At the 2024 Georgie Awards, as presented by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia, this project won the prizes for ‘Best Custom Home valued over $3 million,’ and ‘Best Master Suite over $125,000.’ It was also a finalist in the ‘Best Kitchen over $200,000.’ Meanwhile, at 2024 HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence, as awarded by the Homebuilders Association Vancouver, the project was a finalist for ‘Best Custom Home valued over $3 million’ as well as ‘Best Interior Design Custom Residence.’ The multi-award-winning project is called Forest Courtyard and is located in Anmore. Christina describes it as a “contemporary take on the modern farmhouse,” and she says what makes OCTOBER 2024
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