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There’s no question that the national mortgage stress test that had been in place since 2018 had burdened an already struggling Calgary new home industry. But some relief for first-time homebuyers through a recently announced incentive program could go a long way in alleviating some of the pain. The federal government launched a new national program on September 2, 2019, aimed at helping thousands of families across the country buy their first home. Called the FirstTime Home Buyer Incentive (FTHBI), the program offers eligible buyers up to 10 per cent of a home’s purchase price to put toward their down payment, thus lowering mortgage carrying costs and making home ownership more affordable. Is it enough? Maybe not, but many are hopeful that it will at least boost confidence among buyers — especially those buying a home for the first time — that they can afford their dreams. Our cover feature on Legacy Commons by Trico Homes talks to a first-time homebuyer, who was able to purchase a home here. The family was new to Canada and had been renting and they never really thought that they could afford a new home, until they went into the Trico show home there. Which just goes to show the benefits of visiting show homes. And there are a lot of new ones opening up this month. The Calais bungalow villas by Remington Developments is also featured here and they are among the many who are opening new show homes this fall. Check out our sneak peek inside. Then there’s Brad Remington Homes’ Sage Hill Park that opened six new show suites in the hit condo development in the northwest, as they prepare to launch sales for their third building. Scarboro 17 is also making some headway as they begin construction for the landmark development, the first in the inner city to break ground in the last few years. NEXT MONTH: Darlene Casten brings us the lifestyle buyer story Designing with wall paper from Park of Harvest Hills, which by the way, just opened a fantastic new park and playground that is sure to bring so much more joy to residents. Speaking of joy, our STYLE writer, Christina Loc, tells us how you can achieve joy and harmony in the household through the ancient Chinese practice of Feng Shui. She was so excited about the assignment and had contacted an expert to help her explain its concepts. Focus On’s Portia Yip also brings an international taste for home décor in her photo feature. We hope you enjoyed your summer, but it looks like this is going to be a very busy fall season with lots of new show homes and communities opening up. We’ll see you around.
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COVER FEATURE 10 | Loving Legacy Commons
Legacy Commons’ unique location puts residents’ needs front and centre FOCUS ON 8 | A global style Bring an international flavour to your décor
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CONDO PROFILES 14 | A new level of class and style Calais is turning the villas market upside down 18 | Sage Hill Park stunner Brad Remington Homes launches new building with best location in Sage Hill Park 22 | Up and coming Scarboro 17 groundbreaking marks new chapter in stylish inner-city living
LIFESTYLE 27 | The right-sizing challenge Young family bucks trend to right-size to a new condo
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STYLE 29 | The art of Feng Shui Applying the ancient Oriental practice to find the balance in your home COLUMNS 33 | Around Town by Pepper Rodriguez 35 | Ask Maria by Maria Bartolotti 37 | Hope at Large by Marty Hope
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STILL WAITING TO finally jet off to your next getaway or far-flung adventure? In the meantime, why not turn your humble abode into a global wonderland that reflects your wanderlust spirit. Mix up your style and decor with worldly finds, exotic patterns, and a happy collision of international cultures. Vibrant and global-inspired, these local shops are bursting with one-of-a-kind items from around the world. CL
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Loving Legacy Commons L Legacy Commons’ unique location puts residents’ needs front and centre
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egacy Commons has it all — an enviable location in the heart of a thriving master-planned community, a stylishly functional design, a rare affordability that packs in all the needs and wants of their buyers to fit the budget, and a well-respected builder behind it all. No wonder it has been such a popular choice. No one knows more about what Legacy Commons offers than someone who lives there, and the Kupinic family can’t wait to tell everyone the joy they found here. They are first-time homebuyers — still relatively new to Canada — who have found happiness and contentment in this new townhome development from Trico Homes in the C A LG A R Y H O M E L I V I N G . C O M
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Legacy Commons stands apart from the other townhome developments in the area with their high-quality interior finishes, fantastic location and affordability. Originally from Croatia, the family have been renting since their arrival to Canada in 2015, but the 1,155-square-foot, three-storey townhome with tandem garage answered all their needs and wants. And all for under $300,000. Dijana says Legacy Commons’ area manager, Adam Zymirski, helped them with everything, from making the little tweaks in their home to accommodate their needs, and the Flex Down payment Plan that Trico Homes offers gave them the flexibility they needed to arrange their finances. “Now, we have family visiting from Croatia who could not believe that we were able to buy a home here. I love the spaciousness of the kitchen, Ema loves her room and Robert has his own spot where he can play video games when he is home from work as a long-haul trucker,” Dijana says. “The Dijana, Robert and Ema Kupinic sound-proofing in the home is so good, we can each enjoy our privacy.” They love their community and have made friends with their southeast community of Legacy. neighbours. “We feel very safe here, I can let Ema play in the park Robert and Dijana Kupinic along with and we can take walks down the pathways to the playgrounds. their five-year-old daughter, Ema, moved Legacy feels like home,” she says. into their two-bedroom townhome in Zymirski says there are about 40 families already living in Legacy March this year and they have loved Commons. “Our buyer group is kind of spread out, but I would say every moment since. 80 per cent are first-time homebuyers and the rest are downsizers “We feel blessed to have found this looking for less space and maintenance-free living.” home,” Dijana tells Condo Living. “We He says there are a few things that set Legacy Commons apart didn’t think we could afford a home from the other townhome developments in the area, including that we liked as a single-income family, the high-quality standard interior finish selection. Those include but finding Legacy Commons was like a the nine-foot ceilings with knockdown finish, granite or quartz dream come true.”
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“Legacy Village is being built right beside us. Everything a homeowner needs is a quick 30-second walk away.”
countertops throughout, laminate flooring on the main floor, 42-inch tall kitchen cabinetry in the kitchen, and a 14-inch deep flush eating bar in all kitchens, among others. They also come with a Venetian blind package that not many other builders offer. Then there is their enviable location next door to the 7,000-square-foot Legacy Village commercial centre. Dijana says she can’t wait for the opening of Legacy Village, which she says adds even more convenience to what they already have. Zymirski agrees. “Legacy Village is being built right beside us. Everything a homeowner needs is a quick 30-second walk away.” Lastly, he says, is Legacy Commons’ uncommon affordability. “Starting from the high $200,000s, our townhomes are the best value in the area. In comparison with other builders, we can deliver the same square-footage with higher standards and at a lower price.” Legacy Commons offers two three- storey townhome models, the Eden and the Lincoln, that range from 1,141 to
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1,178 square-feet and are offered with twobedroom and three-bedroom options. All have attached tandem garages, some with full-length driveways too; they also come with a deck or patio, in some instances both, that maximizes the enjoyment of private outdoor spaces. There are also options available to develop a 120-square-foot flex room off the garage. “The flex room is great for storage, a home office or a mini-gym, or it's extra living space for the homeowners,” Zymirski says. “The Lincoln models have private outdoor spaces that back onto a gorgeous green space.” Zymirski says the maintenance-free, lock it and leave it lifestyle is attractive because not having to worry about shovelling snow or watering grass is a huge relief. The show homes are at 87 and 91 Legacy View S.E. For more information, go to legacycommons.ca. n
FAST FACTS COMMUNITY: Legacy DEVELOPER: Trico Homes PROJECT: Legacy Commons STYLE: Row townhomes SIZE: From 1,141 to 1,178 sq. ft. PRICE: From $285,000 including GST ADDRESS: 87 and 91 Legacy View S.E. HOURS: Monday to Thursday 2 to 8 p.m., weekends and holidays noon to 5 p.m. WEBSITE: legacycommons.ca
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he Calais bungalow villas by Remington Development Corporation have taken Quarry Park by storm, clocking in at almost 50 per cent sales only months since its’ launch. Now, the much-anticipated opening of its new show home on September 28 is sure to bring a new energy to the development when people realize its full potential. “People are really excited about villas in Quarry Park,” says Remington Development Sales Manager, Julie Seidel. “Almost half of the 24 homes have already sold since we launched only a few months ago, demonstrating the strong demand for bungalow villas and the appeal of living in Quarry Park.” The Calais brings a stylish, innovative take on the bungalow villa lifestyle by adding an open loft that broadens its appeal beyond the traditional downsizer market. Interested parties can see everything this lifestyle offers by visiting their newly launched show home. Seidel says the popular A Plan was chosen to represent The Calais. “It has been the best-seller to date which we think is attributed to the two oversized patios and expansive kitchens and baths which a lot of people find fits their lifestyle.” Of course, its most remarkable feature is the loft which adds a new dimension to the single-level living The Calais offers.
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CONDO PROFILE | FA S T FAC TS COMMUNITY: Quarry Park PROJECT: The Calais Villas DEVELOPER: Remington Development “The grand feel of the 18-foot vaulted ceilings throughout most of the main floor is something you have to see in person to truly appreciate,” Seidel says. “The show home also gives visitors a taste of the luxury standards that Remington takes pride in, fulfilling most purchasers “must haves” in a new home.” The Calais villas are main-floor living at its finest and fits the needs of Calgary’s growing baby boomer market. Everything you need for daily living is on the main floor — master bedroom with sophisticated ensuite, massive kitchen designed to entertain, private den and double attached garage all complete with in-floor heating. In addition, we really made an effort to maximize the owners’ enjoyment of the outdoors, says Seidel. “Plus, with no stairs to deal with from the patios or from the garage, space and accessibility are truly optimized.” The addition of a loft option allows The Calais to appeal to families as well. “We are literally turning villa living on its head. Instead of a basement we have a fully developed loft area giving owners the flexibility of extra living space to fit their lifestyle, providing a bonus room, full bathroom, and the option of two additional bedrooms. “This makes it suitable for families with older kids, grandparents who wish to have room for visiting grandchildren, or for those requiring a live-in care giver” Seidel says. The Calais villas appeal to the downsizing crowd, who are looking for a no-maintenance lifestyle but with a larger and more luxurious design than a typical condo provides. Buyers are also thinking ahead and looking for somewhere they can live in place for their foreseeable future. “The Calais lofted villas are particularly suited for aging-in-place and allow buyers to make a proactive lifestyle choice.” There are four floor plans to choose from, all featuring an open-concept design that is luxurious and extremely functional. Living room ceilings soar to 18 feet with equally large windows that add to the grand feel of each home. Upscale finishes have been professionally chosen by Holland Design, including hardwood flooring, quartz countertops, an exquisite tiled fireplace and sophisticated appliances. Consisting of 24 villas, The Calais project is located along Quarry Way and within steps of the river pathway system. Ranging in size from 1,285 to 1,465 square-feet on the main floor, and with an additional 820 square-feet in the loft. The villas are nearly complete and will begin possessions this fall.
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Corporation STYLE: Bungalow villas with upper loft and double attached garages SIZE: From 1,285 to 1,465 sq. ft. main floor plus 820 sq. ft. loft PRICE: From $595,000 to $795,000 plus GST ADDRESS: Presentation Gallery - 350 Quarry Park Boulevard S.E. HOURS: Monday – Thursday 12 - 8 p.m.; Friday – Sunday & holidays 12 - 5 p.m. DIRECTIONS: From north, take Glenmore Trail S.W. to 18 St. East exit, and turn right onto Quarry Park Blvd S.E. From south, take Deerfoot Trail north until exit 241. Turn onto 24 St S.E. and turn left onto 18 St. S.E. Turn left onto Quarry Park Blvd S.E. WEBSITE: www.calaisvillas.ca Prices range from $595,000 to $795,000 (plus GST). “There is a strong demand for villas in Calgary, add to that our location which is a short drive to the inner-city, plus our vibrant, active and amenity-rich riverside community — it has everything homebuyers love,” Seidel says. The community of Quarry Park has played a major role in the success of Remington Development’s previous multi-family developments here. The key has always been the fantastic location of Quarry Park; easy access to Glenmore and Deerfoot Trails, excellent transit options, and plenty of pathways to get around. Quarry Park provides a modern, urban live-play-work community, and a nature-rich oasis. There are tons of amenities within the community, including the Remington YMCA and all the recreational opportunities it offers and The Market at Quarry Park with its array of shops, restaurants and services. Aside from The Calais, Remington also just launched its much anticipated The Gates II project: a 32-unit condo building featuring one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments starting from the $290,000’s. The project is located just steps from the Bow River along Quarry Gate and possessions are slated for spring 2020. CL C A LG A R Y H O M E L I V I N G . C O M
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Brad Remington Homes launches new building with best location in Sage Hill Park BY PEPPER RODRIGUEZ
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convenience. “With half the building facing the hundreds of acres of views in all directions and the other half of the building with a west exposure, overlooking a landscaped green space in the courtyard. I am anticipating a great deal of interest based from the number of registrations we have received on our website: sagehillpark.com.” Sage Hill Park is the first development by Brad Remington Homes in the northwest, and they promise to bring with them their high quality standards, and award-winning designs that have made their previous developments of Copperfield Park (I, II and III) and My Legacy Park in south Calgary such massive hits. Sage Hill Park’s Building 3 will be a four-storey building with 72 homes, including onetwo- and three-bedroom suites. They range from 574 to 972 square-feet and prices range from $145,900 to the high $200,000s (plus GST). "Our two-bedroom suites start from the $160,000s, the best price in town." Sage Hill Park’s first two buildings are well under construction with tentative completions of late this year and early next spring, respectively. “We have a limited number of homes
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“Sage Hill Park represents an incredible opportunity allowing potential purchasers to get in on the ground floor of something big, and own a home in what will be a highly sought-after area for years.” FA S T FAC TS DEVELOPER: Brad Remington Homes COMMUNITY: Sage Meadows PROJECTS: Sage Hill Park STYLE: Apartment-style condos SIZE: Starting from 574 sq. ft. PRICE: One-bedroom from $145,900, twobedroom from 160,000 plus GST SALES CENTRE: Near corner of Symons Valley Road and 136th Street N.W. HOURS: Monday to Thursday 2 to 8 p.m., weekends and holidays noon to 5 p.m. WEBSITE: www.sagehillpark.com
remaining in those phases for quicker possession,” Logel says. All of Sage Hill Park’s homes have one thing in common: high quality standard finishes — some of the best in the industry. “With amazing specifications like; nine foot ceilings, stone counters, stainless steel appliances, premium flooring, titled parking, high level sound attenuation and a location second to none in North West Calgary this is an opportunity Calgarians don’t want to pass up,” Logel says. Sage Hill Park’s success can also be attributed to its fantastic location on Symons Valley Road, close to Stoney Trail, in the blossoming northwest quarter. Calgary’s northwest has always been one of the most desired residential areas in the city, but it was never the most economical. Brad Remington
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Homes certainly changed that with Sage Hill Park, which the developer says will usher a new era of opportunity for affordable homeownership here. Timing also couldn’t have been better, as Sage Hill Park is going up in what the company believes will be the next corridor of growth in Calgary. Located near the corner of Symons Valley Road and 136th Street N.W., Sage Hill Park will be at the epicenter of what many predict will be the fastest growing area in Calgary in the years to come. People can already see the exciting potentials of the area — busy commercial centres already exist nearby offering a wide range of shopping, entertainment and dining opportunities. “Sage Hill Park represents an incredible opportunity allowing potential purchasers to get in on the ground floor of something big, and own a home in what will be a highly sought-after area for years,” says Logel. First possessions in Building 1 start this November. Building 2 will be next spring, and anticipated completion for building three is late 2020, early 2021. Go to www.sagehillpark.com to register. CL
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Scarboro 17 groundbreaking marks new chapter in stylish inner-city living BY PEPPER RODRIGUEZ
Although it has been a challenging three years since plans began for Scarboro 17, the 52-home condo development in the historic community of Scarboro just off 17th Avenue S.W. is now over 50 per cent sold as it broke ground. It just may mark the first major condo development in Calgary’s
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hard-pressed inner-city market to begin construction in the last few years. “To get to break ground status with a project this big, is a huge accomplishment on several fronts,” says Bow Development owner, Jason Smith. “First, there’s the presale battle. To have sales as strong as they have been for us, in our market over the last few years, something many other projects failed to achieve, is something we’re very proud of, and speaks to our location, our intentional attention to each customer’s needs, and commitment to detail and quality.” The second biggest hurdle is what Smith called “the excruciating process of approvals and fees” that developers need to go through. “It was surprising and eye-opening how difficult and expensive our own city makes it to do business here. After many, many months of this, we have finally overcome and have begun construction on Scarboro17, much to the delight of our buyers and community members, who’ve seen this site’s development contemplation for many years.” The surrounding community quickly embraced Scarboro 17 though, and many long time residents of the neighbourhood and immediate vicinity were immediately attracted to the development. After all it is the first time a condo development of this scale is going up in Scarboro — and it will likely be the last. Smith says getting this piece of land was the opportunity of a
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lifetime, and he knew he needed to create something special to match the spectacular views and amenity-rich lifestyle it offers. “For this project, condos are the commodity, but the product is time and the urban lifestyle and happiness that comes from enjoying the tranquillity of a community such as Scarboro, while still being right in the heart of the city,” he tells Condo Living. “You won’t find a better location than an already established neighbourhood right off of iconic 17th Avenue with an already active community association that offers a variety of monthly activities for residents to take part in.” Based on Smith’s own design, Scarboro 17 will, in fact, have the look and feel of a custom home with plenty of brick and architectural detailing along its exteriors to give it an Old World charm that blends with the look and feel of the neighbourhood. “Traditional exterior design mixed with quality modern interior fit and finishes strikes the perfect balance between contemporary trends and classic sophistication,” he says. It will have a total of 52 units made up of one- two and three-bedroom apartment condos, four townhomes and three penthouse suites. They
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have an underground parkade and seven visitor parking stalls, some deigned for Car2Go vehicles. Available suites range in size from 579 to 1,443 square-feet with prices starting from the $290,000s for the one-bedrooms. Everything about the development seemed fated — from the land becoming available just at the right moment, to the partnerships needed to make it all work. Even in naming the company itself, luck seemed to play a role. “I was surprised that a name as simple and filled with meaning like Bow Developments would still be available in Calgary, but it was,” Smith recalls. “I named it Bow because of how, why and where Calgary was founded and settled. The first people came here and were able to continue living here because of the river, and then the first European settler encamped along the Bow as well (reportedly down below Scarboro). So I thought it would be really cool and appropriate, since I’m from here, to name my company Bow, the centerpiece of the city.” Scarboro 17 was the perfect undertaking for the emerging company. Scarboro is one of Calgary’s most historic communities; it is the ideal, bohemian residential community where active cultural, social and recreational opportunities abound. Being five minutes to downtown, and surrounded by a dazzling array of dining, shopping and entertainment amenities along its border on 17th Avenue S.W., makes it quite attractive to those looking to live a quiet but urban lifestyle. Residential selections though are pretty limited to buying or renovating resale homes. That is where Scarboro 17 comes in. “Our buyers are varied, and range from investors interested in the appreciation and revenue opportunity that this location offers, first time buyers (one of our team members has purchased their first home here),
to professionals, and of course downsizers (or as my sales team calls them ‘rightsizers’) who have taken advantage of our larger three-bedroom units, and are looking forward to the lifestyle and social aspect of Scarboro,” he says. “Personally, this marks a milestone in my life of achieving something I’ve dreamed of since I was nine years old. To design and build buildings, to make an architectural difference in my city, and to create spaces that people love, where they can live and flourish. It also marks a turning point in the scale at which I’ll be able to do that moving forward.” CL
FA S T FAC TS COMMUNITY: Scarboro PROJECT: Scarboro 17 DEVELOPER: Bow Developments STYLE: Apartment condos, townhomes and penthouses SIZE: 579 to 1,443 sq. ft. PRICE: Starting at $290,000 PRESENTATION CENTRE: 1702 17 Ave SW HOURS: Wednesday to Friday 12 – 6 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 12 – 5 p.m. WEBSITE: www.scarboro17.com
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ucci Developments’ latest building — Radius in Bridgeland is ready for residents! With an abundance of in-house amenity spaces, nothing has been left to be desired. A total of 16,000 square-feet of shared space with separate studios for yoga/ barre, spin, weight and cardio training makes up almost half of the amenity space in the building. All equipment is state of the art — which means residents no longer have to pay for an off-site gym membership. Radius also takes care of the less obvious, everyday needs, such as online grocery deliveries. A common pantry called the ‘SPUD’ room allows residents to order groceries online at SPUD.ca and have them delivered straight to Radius any day of the week. Also equipped with a concierge service, any type of package delivery will never be missed. The community of Bridgeland itself plays a key role in Radius’ complete lifestyle package. The location is extremely unique as it is park side in a quiet neighbourhood while still being close to major arteries in the city. Radius is also only a five-minute walk to the Bridgeland CTrain stations and the RiverWalk pathway system at the Bow River. There is absolutely no need to compromise on anything living at Radius. Bucci Developments thought of everything when
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designing Radius. Every home has heated underground parking, additional storage lockers, air- conditioning and private balconies with a gas line. We also can’t forget about the sprawling 8,000 square-feet roof top patio that is sure to be the most popular spot in the building. Radius offers a mix of plans ranging from 618 square-feet to over 1,500 square-feet, with the majority of homes being Junior two-bedroom twobathroom plans; start at $360,000. With only 30 per cent of Radius homes remaining, visit the Radius building for a tour to see the stylish functional sophistication theses homes and amenities have to offer for yourself. Visit bucci.com/radius for more informations, or connect with Bucci’s sales team to learn more 403.225.0023. n
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THE RIGHT-SIZING CHALLENGE Young family bucks trend to right-size to a new condo BY DARLENE CASTEN PHOTOS BY DON MOLYNEAUX
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ou don’t usually hear the words downsizing and starting a family in the same sentence, but that is changing. More and more young couples are looking to raise a family in a condo setting. Simplifying life at a time when things are about to get more complicated can make perfect sense. Some reasons why a condo works well for families are it reduces expenses, decreases responsibilities like yard work and exterior home maintenance and a smaller home means less housework. All of that translates into more quality time with the family. Elaine and Steve are one couple who are preparing to start a family and decided to buck tradition and downsize. “There are some unwritten rules, norms about you have a house to have a family,” says Elaine. “Maybe in the past you get a house to get a family, but I’m like why not (buy a condo).” Twenty years ago there weren’t many multi-family options for young families, she adds. Nowadays there are more and more family-friendly condo developments being built in Calgary.
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Elaine and Steve bought in The Rise, built by Cedarglen Living, in The Parks of Harvest Hills neighbourhood, a redevelopment of a former Heritage Hills golf course in the north just off Deerfoot Trail. Neighbourhood infills, like the Park, University District and Shawnee Park, offer the unique experience of new home ownership in established neighbourhoods, with schools, amenities, recreation centres and parks already in place. They also are closer to the city centre than most new neighbourhoods and have multiple commuter routes. Elaine says moving into a built-out neighbourhood provides a lot of convenience. “We go grocery shopping at Sobeys, which is two minutes away,” she says. “The airport is two minutes away, Steve has a seven-minute commute, my commute is about a half-hour and my family lives near Foothills and is 15-minutes away.” Their new-build 1,800 square foot, three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom townhome provided them with a manageable downsize. “We needed something small, but not too small,” she says. “This was the size we needed. They moved from a 3,000 square foot, three-bedroom, two-and-a half bath home due to high utility bills and unused space, but they still wanted to maintain aspects of their home, like the number of bedrooms and bathrooms. They were able to get the last ‘Yoho’ unit, the largest floor plan available at The Rise. It includes office space and flex space, for a gym, storage, or craft room. The townhouse checked all their boxes — open concept living space for entertaining, enough bedrooms for a child and a guest room, a dedicated office and a double car garage. “I was impressed how much stuff was included,” Steve says “There are nine-foot ceilings and stainless steel appliances” Elaine explains that included high-end finishings were important to not push their $400,000 budget over the edge. And Steve has good reason to worry, she laughs. “He calls me the upgrade queen,” says Elaine. Despite Elaine’s penchant for upgrades, they found they only wanted to upgrade the dishwasher, the oven, and they opted for a steam washer/dryer. They also asked for some extra storage in the kitchen by adding shelves to empty space in the island. Because they downsized, organization and space was important, Elaine says. “I made sure it had lots of storage space, like front and back door jacket closets and large bedroom closets,” she says. Buying preconstruction was a leap of faith, but that was not daunting for Elaine and Steve. “You are always guessing when you are building,” says Elaine. “There was no show home so you just have to go off the layout.” Buying early on allowed them to choose many of the interior decorating as-
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pects of their home. Elaine says she was ready for a big change. “I wanted it to be modern, but not stuffy,” Elaine says, adding they sold almost all of their furniture from their home, which tended to be more traditional. “I wanted a house that is easy to care for and stylish. I want it to look like it was thoughtfully put together. I don’t want it to be impersonal. I think it can be stylish and modern and homey and functional.” She chose a natural palette of grey, white, blue, with wood accents and interesting details. In her kitchen navy lower cabinets provide contrast for the modern, flat profile upper cabinets and white quartz countertop. The soft palette is punctuated by original artwork, done by Elaine’s father. They bought much of their neutral, modern and cat-proof furniture from EQ3, she says. Now that they are settled in, Elaine says it has turned out exactly the way she wanted, even if she didn’t know it. “It has a coastal, nautical vibe, maybe unintentionally,” she says. “It’s that warm and cozy vibe.” CL
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THE ART OF FENG SHUI
Applying the ancient Oriental practice to find the balance in your home BY CHRISTINA LOC
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he art of Feng Shui dates back thousands of years, originating from China, and is now more prevalent than ever with people all around the world wanting to use this ancient method to design their spaces, homes and businesses that is conducive to bring good fortune. In literal translation, feng (pronounced, fung) means “wind” and shui (pronounced, “sh-w-uhey) means “water”. In Chinese culture, both wind and water are essential for calling in good fortune and protecting against or mitigating negative energy. Feng Shui aims to promote good chi, meaning “energy”, through understanding how the placement of yourself and objects within a space can help bring balance and harmony to all aspects of your life.
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Plants are a great natural air purifier. They help bring the outdoors in and foster unity with nature. Plants are thought to be prosperous. Jade and bamboo are especially considered lucky. Cacti have strong protective energy but limit to how many you have and consider placement as for example, in the bedroom a cactus can disrupt sleep and peace because of their spines.
Good fortune is not just about wealth. Good fortune is inclusive to areas of health, happiness, career, relationships, education, wisdom and more. Feng Shui is a complex field of study and is a discipline that requires years to master. Seeking advice, I invite a longtime family friend and recently retired Feng Shui Master, Dr. David Lai, over to talk about Feng Shui. Not only did he enlighten me, he went to great lengths to Feng Shui my new home just as he had 10 years ago in my previous house. Dr. Lai says, “Feng Shui is not a religion. It is about balancing the five elements of nature to create harmony. These five elements are wood, fire, earth, metal, and water.” While some may assume Feng Shui is overly complex (which, rightly so, is a technique best handled by a professional), others may think the opposite and have their doubts. In truth, basic Feng Shui principles are simple notions rooted in common sense you can easily incorporate into the layout and design of your home to bring in positive chi in to your life. THE ENTRANCE OF YOUR HOME must have nice curb appeal with a bright, open and inviting front entry. Make sure the outside surroundings and exterior of your home is well taken care of and clean. Landscaping should be nicely manicured and as Dr. Lai explains, there should be no objects obstructing the pathway — like overgrown tree branches, street lamps, electrical boxes and garbage bins — leading to your front door. He calls these objects of obstruction “poison arrows.” A poison arrow may create accidents or legal problems. The cure is simple; use a piece of hanging crystal to fix the poison arrow, Dr. Lai advises. You want to make sure good chi can find its way into your home. KEEP YOUR WINDOWS CLEAN. Windows represent your ability to see clearly. Windows are considered to be your eyes to the outside world of opportunity and when they are dirty, it can cloud your judgement and make you feel less motivated.
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PLACE YOUR FURNITURE IN COMMAND POSITION. To set up a room in command position means placing the main piece of furniture where you can see the door without being in direct line with it. The idea of command position is so that you are never in the direct line of fire and that whatever comes your way in life, you are best situated to deal with it.
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GET RID OF CLUTTER. Clutter is stagnant chi, which can drain your energy, make you feel sick or stuck in life. Dr. Lai says, “seeing the mess will create feelings of confusion, frustration and chaos. If you keep clutter, there is no room for growth, opportunities or new things”. Put it away or get rid of it. This includes things like CO N D O L I V I N G O C TO B ER 2019
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clothes you will never wear again or broken electronics. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH FRESH AIR AND LIGHT. Open windows for fresh air to circulate and natural light to come in. Air purifiers are good options to clean the air while artificial lights are great for lighting up dark areas of the home. Light and air quality is the strongest manifest for good chi. Dark spaces can represent neglect in certain aspects of your life. KEEP THE BATHROOM DOOR AND TOILET LID CLOSED. The bathroom is considered to have dirty chi as waste and germs collect in there. Toilets also symbolize the flushing away of money and good chi. When not in use, it is best to at least keep the toilet seat closed and when you can see the toilet from another part of the home, keep the door closed to prevent negative energy from spreading to other areas of the house. FIX BROKEN THINGS. If your door is squeaking, it can sound like crying or whining. These are considered to be negative emotions and can affect your mood and well-being. I must share a story of when two years ago, my husband and I were in the process of selling our previous home. Just weeks prior, the doctor told him his creatinine levels were abnormally high which can cause kidney
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“FENG SHUI IS NOT A RELIGION. IT IS ABOUT BALANCING THE FIVE ELEMENTS OF NATURE TO CREATE HARMONY. THESE FIVE ELEMENTS ARE WOOD, FIRE, EARTH, METAL, AND WATER.” failure. We happened to be putting the house on the market, which sold within a day and during the home inspection, a leaky ensuite toilet was revealed. We had it repaired and a week later, the husband comes home with creatinine levels back to normal. What does this have to do with Feng Shui you ask? Dr. Lai explained to me during this visit that leaky toilets in the home can cause kidney problems. Coincidence? I think I’d rather be cautious than sorry. ADD PLANTS. Plants are a great natural air purifier. They help bring the outdoors in and foster unity with nature. Plants are thought to be prosperous.
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DECOR WITH VARIOUS SHAPES IN THE HOME. Different shapes represent different elements — square represents earth, rectangle is wood, triangles are fire, wavy is water and round represents metal. By incorporating all these different shapes, you are creating balance and harmony in your space.
PUT AWAY ELECTRONICS. It is important to be able to remove yourself from these disruptive gadgets as they emit strong and less positive energy mentally, physically and emotionally. Family nights, a time for bonding, are tough when everyone is glued and addicted to their electronic devices. Electronics should be removed from the bedroom especially as this is your place of rest and rejuvenation. My visit with Dr. Lai was ever pleasant and enlightening. Feng Shui is never doom and gloom as there is always a remedy for everything. Flow and balance are so important in design and complement Feng Shui principles. While I share the basic principles of Feng Shui with you, there are many other factors that go in to the true calculations of Feng Shui. Dr. Lai tells me that based on my birth date and time, the four pillars and direction of my new home, I cannot place plants in the kitchen as this will incite me to spend money while placing plants in the living room will bring in money. My take on it: I’ll put more big plants in the living room and will keep a couple of small plants in the kitchen. After all, what fun is there in working hard and not being able to spend at least a little of it? In the case where you don’t have a Feng Shui master to do the calculations for you, evenly disperse the plants so at least there is equal input and equal output. A little bit about Dr. David Lai: Dr. Lai started his Feng Shui practice in 1967 studying with Feng Shui Master, Ting Chuen Tang, in Hong Kong. By 1979, he earned his Certificate as a Traditional Chinese Medical Doctor. He also has a degree in Internal Treatment and Surgery. Dr. Lai moved to Calgary in 1990 and has been an active academic member acting as the Acupuncturist Examiner in Alberta since 2003 and Feng Shui Instructor at Mount Royal University. Even as a retiree, he is called to provide consulting, which includes most recently contributing to creating a harmonious environment for the pandas at the Calgary Zoo. CL
LEFT Dr. Lai is holding the most used tool in Feng Shui called the bagua. A bagua is like a Feng Shui compass. It is used to determine how the chi (energy) in certain parts of your home, office or space correlates to different aspects of your life including health, relationships, and career.
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AROUND TOWN
By Pepper Rodriguez
FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS GET FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
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omebuyer market got some much needed federal help, as the Government of Canada launched an innovative new tool to help middle class Canadians buy their first home. The federal government launched a new national program on September 2, 2019, aimed at helping thousands of families across the country buy their first home. Called the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive (FTHBI), the program offers eligible buyers up to 10 per cent of a home’s purchase price to put toward their down payment, thus lowering mortgage carrying costs and making home ownership more affordable. The FTHBI works by reducing monthly mortgage payments required for first-time homebuyers without increasing the amount they need to save for a down payment. This program complements other measures taken in Budget 2019 to support first-time homebuyers with their down payment such as an increased RRSP withdrawal limit from $25,000 to $35,000. The Government of Canada has allocated $1.25 billion over three years (starting in 2019) for this program. The Incentive will be available to first-time homebuyers with qualified annual household incomes of up to $120,000. At an event hosted by Trico Homes announcing the launch of the program, The Honourable Kent Hehr, Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre, says he is confident that this is just the boost that the ailing housing market in Calgary needs. “The First-Time Home Buyer Incentive will reduce monthly payments on a first mortgage by up to $286 for 100,000 families across Canada looking to buy their first home — that’s a significant savings per year,” Hehr says. The event was held at Trico Homes’ Gem Series homes in Redstone in the northeast, and Trico Homes President, Tom Chisolm, says he is hopeful that the incentive gives buyers “a reason for optimism” in buying their first home. “It has become very challenging for many first-time buyers to enter the market. As a result, Trico Homes has worked very hard to create innovative new products for first-time buyers that are not only affordable but also offer desirable features and the most square footage possible within their budget. Trico’s new RedStone Gems product line combined with the new First-Time Home Buyer Incentive is a positive step forward in helping them achieve their home MP Kent Hehr with Trico Homes team ownership goals,” Chisolm says. For more information on the incentive, go to www.placetocallhome.ca/FTHBI
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TWO NEW RESOLVE PROJECTS KEEP SPOTLIGHT ON HOMELESSNESS
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he fight to end homelessness in Calgary continues, as the Calgary Homeless Foundation (CHF), HomeSpace Society and the RESOLVE Campaign bring two new developments that will house some of the city’s most vulnerable citizens. First is Jayman BUILT’s contribution The Clayton that opened its doors in Bowness. The Clayton will house 30 formerly homeless Calgarians and will provide affordable housing and 24-hour on-site supports by Calgary Alpha House Society by offering safety and support for residents. The new building is named in honour of Alvin Clayton (A.C.) Westman, Jayman BUILT founder and father of Jay Westman, Logel Homes team at who inaugurated the James House site building on August 8. Next is the James House, Cardel Lifestyles’ and Logel Homes’ contribution to the progam, which held Jay Westman(second from left) in front of Clayton its virtual groundbreaking on September 5. This 27-unit building will be located in the Hillhurst/Sunnyside community and will soon provide the safety and stability of a home for Calgarians who are vulnerable and experiencing homelessness. This marks the tenth new permanent supportive housing building to be constructed for CHF and its housing collaborator, HomeSpace through the RESOLVE Campaign. CL CO N D O L I V I N G O C TO B ER 2019
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THE SELF-MANAGEMENT OPTION
ASK MARIA
By Maria Bartolotti
Self-managing condo boards have pitfalls, but can be pretty rewarding too (First of a 2-part series)
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Desr Maria; we are a small townhome condominium of 20 units, at our last board meeting we discussed self-managing our condo. Can you tell us some key factors to consider if we choose to move in that direction?
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I always caution a Board who wants to self-manage their condo. It’s not that it can’t be done, its that it can be a lot of work. If you do not have the time, dedication, discipline or the tools to self manage your condominium then your setting yourself up for failure. Managing a condominium can come with numerous challenges including residents who may not see eye-to-eye with your method of management and no matter what you do, say or not say-haters will be haters and can make all your efforts difficult. Tough skin in this business is essential. I spoke to a Jack, a president of a self-managed condo corporation who did not want to disclose his full name. He says the most important reasons for self-managing a condominium is to protect one’s asset. “For my board and the owners we serve, it does not make sense to have a full time management company, not that its not needed. A good management company will bring value to a condominium corporation. As a small condominium corporation we made the decision and a commitment to take on the responsibility of the management company. We have fewer units and
residents making it easier for us to look after our asset. We worked with New Concept Management Inc. and received a lot of training, support and guidance before we took on more duties and responsibility. We wanted to be certain we were equipped to manage our condo and we have done so successfully and with very little hiccups over the last few years.” Self-managing a condominium corporation does have its rewards and if done correctly will outweigh the negatives and make your time on the board very enjoyable. The best condo buildings have a sense of community that is typically driven at the board level. Board members, especially retirees, can find the experience immensely rewarding. Here’s what you need to know. EDUCATION: Is paramount, if you are serving on a board or considering self managing, you must be willing to learn and acquire the knowledge and expertise needed to effectively carry out your responsibilities. Be willing to take online or in class courses so you are prepared to manage your condo. The Canadian Condominium Institute, Southern Alberta Chapter (CCI-S), along with other core institutes provide educational courses that you can engage in to teach you how to Govern your corporation. CCI-S provides a wide variety of courses ranging from Fundamental Management Principals to Successful Budgeting Basics including;
Editor’s note: Maria Bartolotti is a board member of the Canadian Condominium Institute – Southern Alberta chapter (CCI-SA). CCI represents all participants in the condominium community.
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Educational Luncheons and Evening Events specifically designed to help you navigate your condo and understand changes to the Alberta Property Act Regulations, Insurance and more. COMMUNICATION AND SETTING BOUNDARIES: I mentioned this in my June 2019 article and it bears repeating, communication is a critical and important step to the success of the working relationship between the Board of Directors and in this case, to the Owners. Don’t forget to send out bulletins or newsletters to your condo community so they are kept up to date on what’s happening with their investment. No one likes to be kept in the dark. Keep it simple and have communications come from one source. CL TUNE IN NEXT MONTH FOR PART 2
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ACCI, FCCI is the ownermanager of New Concept Management Inc. She has developed a strong reputation for rendering timely and efficient services to the condominium industry. Maria believes that her company’s success hinges on her hands-on approach to condominium management as well as maintaining open lines of communications with her clientele. Maria is actively involved in her industry. For more information, visit www.newconceptmanagement.com CO N D O L I V I N G O C TO B ER 2019
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NEW HARBOURS
HOPE AT LARGE
By Marty Hope
Arbour Lake West completes development of Hawkwood family lands in northwest
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opewell Residential long ago made buying and developing historic, iconic properties in and around Calgary part of its business model. And the latest addition to this growing and impressive catalogue of land holdings measures 43 acres that had been in the homesteading Hawkwood family since 1913 when Arthur and Isobel Hawkwood arrived from England. It is the last piece of a huge swath of pastureland the family held. This final piece to be repurposed is called Arbour Lake West and is located in the established community of Arbour Lake in the city’s northwest, minutes from the Arbour Lake beachfront and residents’ association site. And, It is an exclusive Hopewell development — from preparing the land right through residential construction. Earlier, sections of family land were sold off and became the well-known communities of Arbour Lake, Ranchlands, Rocky Ridge, and Hawkwood. “The family remained in the original home on this land until recently and then decided to sell for development,” says Brett Friesen, Hopewell’s vice-president of development and multi-family homes. Ground has been broken on Arbour Lake West that, by the time Hopewell has finished putting its masterful design, development and construction touches to it, will have more than 660 condominiums and townhomes, along with just under 140 front-drive garage homes. A temporary presentation centre is open now, with a full presentation centre and condo show suites opening later this year. Pricing ranges from the low $200,000s for condos, townhomes with garage start in the C A LG A R Y H O M E L I V I N G . C O M
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$450,000 range, while front-drive garage homes are priced from the $600,000s. All the housing types and styles have been designed to take advantage of Arbour Lake West’s “unparalleled” location and views, says Kevin Pyle, Hopewell’s director of design. So, with attractive pricepoints, great views, and Hopewell’s long award-winning history, construction has begun. “Construction has started on site and will continue through the summer of 2020,” says Friesen. “Construction of front-drive-garage homes will begin early in 2020 with multi-family construction anticipated for later that summer.” Friesen sees a lengthy list of buyer types making their home in Arbour Lake. “Families, downsizers, professional couples, and everyone in between will find a home to love in Arbour Lake West,” he says. From its sophisticated designs, thoughtful floor plans, and master-quality to its convenient, established location, Arbour Lake West will be north Calgary’s most coveted new address.” Arbour Lake west is located within Arbour Lake just off Arbour Lake Road. It is minutes from Arbour Lake, Crowfoot
Crossing, and Crowfoot LRT with access to major roadways, restaurants, shops, and green spaces. “Arbour Lake West is, in every sense of the word, a complete community,” says Hopewell president and chief operating officer Paul Taylor. “Everything is included for its new residents, and provides innovative, cutting edge, and highly-efficient new housing to the existing Arbour Lake community.” So it begins — again. Arbour Lake West becomes the first development in Arbour Lake since the early 1990s. Back in 1991, show homes opened as part of Melcor Developments Ltd.’s vision for a lake community in the rolling hills of northwest Calgary. Two years later, the lake was filled and officially opened for recreation. CL
Marty Hope. For more than two decades Marty Hope has been reporting on the housing and development industry in Calgary, throughout Alberta, and across Canada. In March, he was presented with the Maple Leaf Award from the Canadian Home Builders’ Association which is given annually to a non-builder member in Canada for contributions to the industry. CO N D O L I V I N G O C TO B ER 2019
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ARRIVE Homes Partners Development Group page 4
Scarborro 17 Bow Developments page 25
Gatestone II Remington Developments page 39
The Calais Remington Developments page 17
Goodwin at Belmont Anthem Properties page 2
The Mark 101 Shane Homes page 32
Legacy Commons Trico Homes front cover, page 10-12
The Theodore Graywood Development page 21
Norma Robertson Calgary Home Seller page 36
Unity in Seton Trico Homes page 13
Park South of Fish Creek Exchange Graywood Development page 21
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Radius Bucci Developments page 5, 26
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