Anmore

Anmore sits perched between Buntzen Lake and the Burrard Inlet like a hidden pocket of affluence that most Metro Vancouver residents drive past without noticing. With just 2,356 residents spread across 27 square kilometers, this isn’t your typical suburban sprawl—it’s where successful professionals escape to custom homes on acreage while staying close enough to downtown Vancouver for their consulting practices.

The numbers tell a compelling story. Median household income hits $162,000, nearly double the provincial average, while 75% of residents hold post-secondary education. Single-detached homes dominate at 71% of the housing stock, with the remaining split between duplexes and movable dwellings that take advantage of the area’s relaxed rural atmosphere. Professional services and construction lead employment, reflecting both the community’s educated workforce and ongoing development of luxury properties.

Buntzen Lake draws weekend warriors from across the Lower Mainland, but locals get to wake up to those mountain-reflected waters every morning. The hiking trails, kayaking opportunities, and proximity to Belcarra Regional Park create a lifestyle that commands premium real estate prices. Climate Zone 8b means longer growing seasons and the kind of gardening conditions that turn weekend warriors into hobby farmers.

The challenge here isn’t desirability—it’s liquidity. When your entire community could fit into a Vancouver high-rise, finding buyers during a foreclosure scenario becomes a waiting game that investment funds can’t afford. Despite the impressive demographics and natural beauty, Tekamar’s maximum LTV in Anmore is 0%. Sometimes the most beautiful communities are the ones where prudent lenders admire from a distance.

For brokers with Anmore clients, we’d be happy to discuss alternative structures or refer to lenders better positioned for ultra-niche markets.