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HOMEBUYERS’ HELP

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39 coMMunity profiLe

COLUMNISTS

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Edmonton – home to affordable housing and strong economy

by Jim Rivait

30 hoMebuyers’ heLp

Landscaping trends – investing in the outdoors

by SLC Ltd.

51 fundAMentALLy speAking

Homeownership remains quite affordable in Edmonton

by Wayne Karl

86 designer Advice

The Magic Carpet Guide

by Yanic Simard

Castlebrook – a quiet and picturesque place to call home

69 neW-hoMebuyers’ resource section Mortgage calculator and rate table

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The Chianti by Dolce Vita Homes – the sweet, bright side of life

108 Moving tips

10-point plan for a safe and smooth move

114 seLecting upgrAdes

The finishing touches

by Kara Kuryllowicz

134 diy bLueprint Lighten up

by Sara Duck

142 trendspotting

Making the rounds

by Sara Duck

148 Web directory

Edmonton area builders, developers and communities

IN THE NEWS

50 rbc econoMics

Alberta maintains strong economic momentum

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CHBA - Alberta confers 2013 Awards of Excellence in Housing

91 LincoLnberg MAster buiLder

Building the love affair that lasts for 35 years

100 AMbLeside

The seventh annual Ambleside Carnival

by Salina Yara Halabi

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Tapping into homeownership for cash flow

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hopping for a home online is a great way to narrow your search, but there’s nothing like visiting the sites, models and sales offices to get down to the nitty-gritty. Before you venture out, here are some pointers: First, be clear about what you want and expect in a new home and in your builder.

Remember, the range of prices in the new-home market generally reflects differences in location, features and home styles. There’s no magic involved.

If a builder’s pricing seems out of whack with others in the area, ask for an explanation. Higher prices could mean better quality materials, finishings, features and service. Make sure that the price you are paying will deliver the quality you want.

Second, understand exactly what is included with the home you are buying and what is optional. Ask the sales representative to show you samples, and request a “spec” sheet that clearly lists what is included, as well as any upgrade options.

Third, evaluate any promises that have been made during your visit.

Is the builder prepared to put them in writing? Hearsay comments should not be included as part of your evaluation process. Sit down with your sales representative, ask questions and discuss your Agreement of Purchase and Sale in detail – then take it to a lawyer before it’s finalized.

Susan Legge EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Wall2Wall Media,Susan.Legge@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge

Upgrades that make sense As you select builder upgrades when buying your new home, keep an eye toward the future

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hinking of the long-term, or to any point in the future, may be difficult to do when you’re buying a new home. All the excitement of choosing a location, builder, type of home and, of course, the finishings, takes over and all you can think about is the here and now, and you can’t wait to move in.

When it comes to selecting upgrades, however, experts suggest that it’s wise to keep an eye toward the future.

Indeed, it’s hard to imagine selling a home you haven’t even moved into yet.

But one day, quite likely, you will be in that position, and you will be glad you struck a balance between those little touches that made your home “home,” and those that might appeal to others.

You may also be happy you exercised at least some caution when you’re at your builder’s decor centre. Without it, you could easily find yourself exceeding your budget – for the sake of a few luxuries that you could likely do without.

Wayne Karl EDITOR Wall2Wall Media, wayne.karl@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl

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Edmonton

home to affordable housing and strong economy

by Jim Rivait

Talk about a sweet spot! Edmonton really is enjoying

the best of both worlds – affordable homes and a strong economy.

To appreciate just how good we have it here in the Capital City, it helps to look beyond our borders at other Canadian cities.

RBC Economics crunches the numbers every three months to see what percentage of a household’s pre-tax income is needed to pay the mortgage, property taxes and utilities for various housing types – a 900-sq.-ft. condominium, a 1,200-sq.-ft. bungalow and a 1,500-sq.-ft. two-storey home.

The latest report shows a condo in Edmonton would cost about $204,000 and require a qualifying income of $45,500 a year. Paying for this style of home would eat up about 20 per cent of household income.

The same property in Toronto would set you back $343,000 and take up 34 per cent of your income – except now you’d need to earn $71,500 every year to qualify for a mortgage. The costs become even more of a burden in Vancouver, where your condo would cost close to $400,000 and eat up 40 per cent of your paycheque. In fact, that condo would require a bigger proportion of your money than Edmonton in every other major city surveyed

by RBC except Calgary.

Stepping up to a two-storey home in Edmonton raises the purchase price to $372,000 and will require 36 per cent of a qualifying income of $82,000 per year.

If that seems like a big slice out of your budget, just look at the costs your friends and relatives in Toronto and Vancouver are paying.

That home in Toronto will cost $652,000 and now you’ll need to earn $132,000 to get a mortgage, even with a 25-per-cent down payment. And your monthly costs will now suck up more than 60 per cent of your wages.

And if that sounds scary, the costs in Vancouver are truly frightful. Start by paying $850,000 for the home. Expect your banker to require an annual income of almost $160,000. And then watch as the monthly costs climb to 85 per cent of income.

Remarkably, you could buy two homes in Edmonton for what one costs in Vancouver – and still pay less of your overall income to cover the costs.

Granted, Vancouver has certain advantages – a milder climate being the one that most quickly comes to mind. But as it turns out, the economic 18 New home Guide | sep 27 - oct 25, 2013

jim rivait Jim Rivait is Chief Executive Officer of CHBA – Alberta. Starting his career working in government, Jim spent the last decade working in the private sector specializing in government relations, advocacy, strategic communications, policy development/analysis and association management.

climate is proving to be a bigger consideration when people decide where to live.

And that strong economy is the second part of Edmonton’s winning equation. A recent report by TD Economics showed that thousands of British Columbians left the province last year for greener pastures and 57 per cent of the folks heading east are coming to Albertans.

The reason? More jobs and higher wages.

The parade of newcomers marching to Alberta from all directions is pushing the province’s population rapidly toward the fourmillion mark. Edmonton is a key beneficiary of that population growth. John Rose, the City of Edmonton’s chief economist, points out that our city’s working-age population is expanding three times faster than the national average. Every month the number of people working grows.

Rose predicts the arrival of more income-earners will support growth in residential construction, personal services and retail trade.

We live in a city where home prices remain affordable and a strong economy is driving employment and wages higher.

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hether you’re looking for a weekend retreat or permanent residence, The Estates at Waters Edge, located 45 minutes west of Edmonton at Lac St. Anne, is a Lake Front community of single-family homes. This secure, gated development is situated on a half-mile of south-facing lakeshore.

Summer includes boating, water sports, fishing, walking and biking along the numerous pathways, enjoying barbecues on the deck and watching a beachfront sunset, or visiting one of the various golf courses in proximity.

On-site a private boat launch and maintained marina is included for your carefree boating enjoyment. For social gatherings, a clubhouse, including a kitchen, dining area and games room, can accommodate small groups and large, community events. The clubhouse is great for getting everyone together for a private function or community social gatherings.

Residents can also enjoy the beachfront recreation area, children’s playground, on-site walking/cross-country ski trails and future development includes a fitness centre, hot tub and outdoor swimming pool to complement existing amenities.

The project’s popularity to date has been attributed to the overall hassle free concept of the Waters Edge experience. Prospective buyers can choose their select lot; as well select their choice and size of Craftsman style residence. Floorplans range from two to four bedrooms and 1,150 to 2,500+ sq. ft. constructed on a crawl space, full basement or walk-out basement, or custom design your home with our design team. All are finished in the Craftsman style in your choice of colours, which feature fully landscaped yards, paved driveway, parking pad, exposed aggregate sidewalks. Attached and detached garages and additional storage in the secure storage yard on-site for your recreational toys are also available on-site. Additionally, residences come complete with a 10-year Progressive Home Warranty to ensure home construction quality.

Homes are designed so that the living areas take full advantage of the great lake views. Plans are customizable to make the layout and room sizes suit each individuals needs. All designs are done in-house by the Waters Edge Architecture lead design team, so the turnaround time for consultation and final design plans is very fast. Most home builders charge a fee with any changes to their plans, while this is part of a service that is provided to an owner who chooses to build with Waters Edge. Owners can also choose to buy the lot and bring their own builder. The proposed design just has to fit within The Estates at Waters Edge architectural and landscaping guidelines. Upgrades are also available to the homes, including granite countertops, gas fireplace, central vac system a detached or attached garage, as well as numerous other options.

The interiors of these homes come in a variety different high-quality finishing packages, with energy-efficient designs and six low-energy appliances.

R-20 insulation is used in the walls and R-40 in the ceilings. Use of high efficiency furnaces provides that the homes are built to high efficiency standards and save on utilities.

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A monthly maintenance fee ensures maintenance of all the common areas (such as clubhouse, marina, playground, beachfront recreation area and boat launch). The fees also include water, sewage and a full-time on-site manager. There are lawncare and winter snow shoveling services also available.

The area surrounding Waters Edge offers a healthy list of amenities. A convenience store and gas station are a few blocks away. Onoway and Alberta Beach offer retail services including grocery and liquor stores, restaurants, gas station, public library, hair salon, dollar store, hotel and golf course. Schools are nearby and the Barrhead and Stony Plain hospitals are only 25 to 30 minutes away.

The proximity to Edmonton is a major selling point for The Estates at Waters Edge.

A short drive can get you to your lakefront home in no time.

Many of the purchasers, however, are not from the Edmonton area. Residents include people from Peace River, Fort McMurray, Whitecourt and Calgary. They have found The Estates at Waters Edge to be the best value and location for Lake Front and Lake View property in Northern Alberta.

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Landscaping trends Investing in the outdoors

By SLC Ltd. Outdoor Kitchens

The state of the economy over the last few years has

made some changes in the way people are looking at and viewing their living spaces. Rather than going on an expensive vacation, many homeowners are opting to stick around town and invest in their home and its useable living space. This trend has expanded to the outdoors; as people are staying in more often and entertaining at home, this has increased the need for more livable outdoor space.

Homeowners are constantly looking for new ideas to create a sense of comfort and place for their family, friends and neighbors to enjoy the outside.

Outdoor kitchens are another big trend. These new outdoor kitchen areas are much more than just a barbecue grill and a lawn chair. With home entertaining and gourmet cooking becoming more popular in recent years, it is only natural that outdoor kitchens evolve as well. Until recently, most outdoor kitchens where seen in places such as California and Arizona due to the milder client.

However, now with new products, features and today’s innovative home designs, we are able to build outdoor kitchens here in Alberta, to be enjoyed in many cases all year long. Homeowners today are looking for the complete package – kitchens with counters, bars, dining areas, fridges outdoor dishwashers, fireplaces – you name it!

These areas are not only for cooking, but for hours of fun and entertaining outside as well.

Whether it is a hot August night for a family barbecue, or a cool winter evening with the kids and hot chocolate.

This past summer was a busy one for us, installing “the sky’s the limit” landscaping projects for many new-home owners. The excitement on their faces when the job is complete is confirmation enough that the trend toward improving one’s outdoor living spaces is here to stay. Heck, our team was even invited over by a homeowner to enjoy a gourmet meal, prepared in an outdoor kitchen we installed.

Now, that’s reaping the rewards!

Living and Building Green

A lot of emphasis has been put on being Green or environmentally friendly recently. We are all looking for ways to conserve, replenish, recycle and otherwise help the environment we live in. While homeowners are looking for more low maintenance water-friendly plants, yards and landscaping, they are also looking for more ways to improve their outdoor spaces while shrinking the size of their carbon footprint. This is where the popularity of new Green products and practices has recently seen a huge growth in the landscaping marketplace. As a father of two young children, I practice what I preach in my own landscaping, and all of the landscaping projects we design and install for our clients. I, like the most of you, have a desire to leave this earth a better place for my children and future generations.

There are several brands and products on the market now that are good for the environment. Retaining walls that were once built of thousands of feet of treated timber are now being replaced by the different types of natural stone blocks, rocks and fieldstones to create beautiful, durable and Green outdoor living spaces.

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SLC Ltd. specializes in residential, estate and acreage landscape construction. From pilings to patios , water features, driveways, retaining walls, lighting, walkways, fences, irrigation, garden beds, boulders, barbecue, fire pits and the new synthetics grasses. Planning your landscaping is an exciting time and we are here to help. Our team of friendly knowledgeable and hardworking staff can make your landscaping dream a reality.

SLC Ltd. is locally owned and operated, providing landscaping and commercial snow removal services to Edmonton and surrounding area.

Call us now for a quote at 780.983.8233 or visit shaneslandscaping.com

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Water is one of those resources we tend to ignore. It seems we just turn the tap and it appears. Compounded with the fact that it is relatively inexpensive and that we have a large river flowing through our city, it doesn’t garner much attention from most people. But reducing our consumption of water isn’t expensive either so let’s see how things shape up.

Showers account for approximately 35% of household water use which makes it an area of opportunity for water savings.

Most conventional showerheads have a flow of 9.5 litres per minute, whereas new Watersense® rated showerheads use as little as 6.65 litres per minute, a 30% savings. In addition to water savings you reduce your energy use by not heating all that extra water. Now these are not the old water saving showerheads we had in the 80’s & 90’s. These are actually designed to operate with less water and provide give a very similar shower experience with comparable pressure. The “Car Wash” type of showers should be avoided; we all know the kind, 1 showerhead plus 2-10 other body sprays that come at you hard enough to flay the flesh off your bones. Even with 3 sprays and a typical showerhead, you are pumping out 10 gallons of hot water per minute. How long is your 50 gallon water tank going to last?

Bathroom faucets are another easy retrofit. Simply changing the aerator on the end of the spigot to a more restrictive one can change the flow from 8.36 litres per minute to 5.7 litres per minute; another 30% savings. Aerators can be purchased at your plumbing retailer. Bring your old one to ensure the right fit.

Toilets are another huge water user in the home, accounting for 29% of water consumption. Current flushing technology is 6 litres per flush, but there are several high efficiency toilets on the market now that flush with 4.8 litres or less and outperform many of the 6 litre toilets; either one is a major step up from the old 13.8 litre and even older 20 litre toilets.

Your dishwasher is an opportunity to save water and energy. Water usages vary between brands and models. Look for a unit that uses less than 20 litres per load. Some of the really efficient units can go as low as 12 litres per load. These will reduce your water and natural gas bill.

Front load washing machines are a great water saver and energy saver. Additionally most of these units have a spin dry cycle that really gets the water out saving drying time. Front loads use less water, less detergent and, for the most part, out clean any top load washer. In our family (we have 4 kids) a drying cycle that is the same as washing cycle is very welcome.

We’ve explored a large list of items here, so the question is: How much does this all cost? Well the answer is somewhat complicated, but on a new build, I’d say very little. There are Watersense® showerheads and faucets that are the same price as regular ones; it’s just a choice you and your builder make. The same goes for the toilets. Unless you’re comparing against an entry level product, a water saving dishwasher should only cost $0-100 more than a comparable standard dishwasher. Front load washing machines are rarely more than $100-200 more than a comparable top load model. All in all, a very easy upgrade and the payoff is probably less than 5 years and you will get improved performance.

DAVE TURNBULL

Product Development Manager Landmark Group

To everyone who enjoys energy bills: We’re sorry.

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EXPLORE Hawks Ridge A beautiful sunrise, the bright morning air, birds singing and a quiet peacefulness; it's the simple things like cherishing nature on and beyond your doorstep, having the people you love close by and breathing new life into old traditions. A community where driving home is a picturesque tour through the countryside. For nature lovers this is paradise.

This is Hawks Ridge at Big Lake. Home, naturally.

Visit our showhomes today to see it for yourself. Take Yellowhead Trail, turn north on Winterburn Rd. (215 Street) and follow the signs. www.HawksRidge.ca or facebook/HawksRidgeEdmonton

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Designing with WHITE WRITTEN BY: C. MARIE HEBSON

This go-to neutral pairs perfectly with every shade, but don’t underestimate its power to stand alone. White design can be calming, complex, ethereal and sophisticated. Complex in tone, value and shading, white can go very wrong when not paired properly with contrasting colour and/or texture. Adding contrast helps ground white – otherwise it can “flat-line” and become dull and clinical.

2-Romantic Boudoir Vary the tones of white for depth and interest.

Shown here is a beautiful romantic bedroom, with soft green-gray undertone on the bed frame, soft whites on bedside tables, creams on walls with pure white in the drapery – very lovely, definitely more country feeling.

1-Warm and Inviting A guest bedroom is the perfect place to experiment with your white palette. Shown here soft creamy whites with soft gray walls. Paired with burnished gold accessories make this space really dreamy, lovely and warm!

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3-Soothing Escape In a small space, your priority should be to keep the eye from being distracted. In this gorgeous lake side bedroom, the focal point is the view. It’s been complimented by painting all the walls and ceiling same shade of blue-white. All the bedding is crisp white linens and lacey see-through drapery (for that cottage feeling). So tranquil.

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Up to 1737 square feet.

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Starting from $382,900!

Visit the showhome at 2018 Glenridding Gate SW Call Angela at 780.991.2337 for more details

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Up to 2300 square feet.

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Up to 2300 square feet with walkout lots and triple car garages available!

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4-Contemporary White on white in a kitchen can be perfection. Light, bright, timeless – as your mood changes, so too can your kitchen simply by exchanging the artwork and accessories. Great way to expand the space using white on white, and definitely modern using same shade of white throughout.

5-Opulent Classic bathrooms such as are my absolute favorite.

Sophisticated, fresh, luxurious and stunning, this design is it. The success of this bathroom is the mix of tone on tone texture in a mosaic tile that compliments the marble countertops, and the sparkly bounce of light everywhere with the warm polished nickel and mirror. Perfection.

My white paint choices for whites are (in no order of preference) General Paint:

Mistaya CLW-1042 (for a pure crisp white)

Benjamin Moore: Decorator White CC-20 (gray undertone)Pure White OC-64 (more gray) Pair these two together to get a modern sophisticated gray palette

Cloud White CC-40 (butter yellow undertone) Lancaster Whitewash HC174 (wheat undertone) Pair these together to get a soft, French country feel.

Always specify a softer tone for your wall colour that compliments your white - very important to have the variation for a more sophisticated feeling. If you want modern, stick with the same white, but change up the finish from semi-gloss to flat. Good luck with your white room!

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he tall blue concrete sails that greet you at the entrance to Castlebrook at 97 Street and 176 Avenue, nicely sum up this northwest neighbourhood: a quiet, picturesque multi-lake community where the focus is on family.

This hidden gem has been attracting new-home buyers to the masterplanned community since 1988. The natural setting with three landscaped lakes, a beautifully designed children’s playground and extensive pathways are just some of the reasons people are calling Castlebrook home.

Along with the landscaped lakes, there is an abundance of greenspace throughout, including parks and pathways for young and young at heart. Extensive tree planting has ensured lush tree-lined streets and boulevards.

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Along with the landscaped lakes, there is an abundance of greenspace throughout, including parks and pathways for young and young at heart.

Extensive tree planting has ensured lush tree-lined streets and boulevards.

The developer, Canterra Developments Corp., designed the community with families in mind.

“Castlebrook is very much a family-oriented community and was designed to ensure residents can enjoy quiet streets, low traffic volumes and pedestrian safety for children,” says Ryan Brown of Canterra.

If this sounds like the ideal neighbhourhood, this is your last opportunity to build a home that suits your needs. Now into its final stage and with no more land to develop, the last lots are being sold. Pocket sizes for lots range from 36 to 52 ft. with a few remaining walkout lots backing onto the lake.

“Castlebrook is an ‘open community,’ meaning homebuyers can contact Canterra to purchase a lot and select their own builder,” explains Brown, adding that this provides an opportunity for buyers to design a home that suits their lifestyle while using a builder of their choosing. For those who do not already have a builder in mind, Urbanity Custom Homes has a showhome on site, located at 17480 107 St.

Architectural controls are in effect to maintain the integrity of the community, but there is a choice of home styles. There is a minimum requirement for house sizes varying from bungalow to two-storey designs with either two- or three-car garages depending on the lot size.

This appealing, warm community is removed from the hustle and bustle of the downtown core, but there is easy access to it for work and amenities. 97th Street is in proximity, which takes you straight downtown, or north for quick access to the Henday.

Shops, services, restaurants and all major grocery stores, schools, churches and recreational facilities are within walking distance or a short few minutes drive away. The Namao Centre (97th Street and 167th Avenue), and the new Walmart complex (127th Street and 167th Avenue) offer a plethora of nearby shopping and amenities. And now, with the north leg of the Henday complete, it’s a quick drive into St. Albert for a change of scenery, or down to the airport if travelling.

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Get involved with Sage!

Sage is a non-profit seniors’ serving organization, offering a wide range of programs that enhance the quality of life for seniors in Greater Edmonton. Get involved with Sage! Take advantage of the many resources, programs and services. Explore a variety of volunteer opportunities. Consider supporting at-risk seniors by making a charitable donation. Sage has been serving seniors in your community for over 40 years.

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3 McCONACHIE LANDING

DEVELOPER: MLC Group/Cameron Communities BUILDERS: Lenaco Homes, Cameron Homes, Reid Built Homes LOCATION: North of 167 Avenue & East of 50th Street

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DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Pacesetter Homes, Daytona Homes Master Builder LOCATION: 163 Avenue & 41 Street

5 VILLAGE AT SCHONSEE

DEVELOPER: Bedrock Homes BUILDER: Bedrock Homes LOCATION: 5495 & 5497 Schonsee Drive

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DEVELOPER: College Woods Development Inc. BUILDERS: Entity Homes, Prominent Homes Ltd, Sehra Homes LOCATION: 89 Street and 181 Avenue

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DEVELOPER: Brookfield Residential BUILDERS: Jayman Master Built, Coventry Homes, Sterling Homes, City Homes LOCATION: North of 167 Avenue on 71st Street

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Here’s what you can do to Recycle, Renew and Reuse • Keep your car in good working order. Tune-ups and filter changes cut down on exhaust emissions, and you’ll get better gas mileage.

When you change your oil, take your used motor oil to a recycling centre.

• Use available transit alternatives.

• Separate your garbage. Glass, aluminum, paper and even plastic can be recycled. If a recycling program is not directly available to you, contact your municipal sanitation department.

• Donate reusable clothing and linens to charity.

Most pick-up regularly in your area.

• Become environmentally active in your community.

You can make the world a better place to live... now and for future generations.

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Cool, calm and Cool, calm and connected living in connected living in McConachie means owning a brand new home, without waiting for the world to build around you. Visit 15 showhomes from the Carlisle Group, Royal West McConachie means owning a brand new home, without waiting for the world Homes, Sabal Homes, Morrison Homes and Jayman MasterBUILT. to build around you. Visit 15 showhomes from the Carlisle Group, Royal West Homes, Sabal Homes, Morrison Homes 2pm and Jayman MasterBUILT. Showhomes open Mondays to Thursdays to 8pm and Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays from 12pm to 5pm. Closed Fridays.

Showhomes open Mondays to Thursdays 2pm to 8pm and Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays from 12pm to 5pm. Closed Fridays.

Development of Stage 5 has started which includes 2 brand new parks!

Development of Stage 5 has started which includes 2 brand new parks!

Photo galleries, directions and more at www.mcconachie.ca.

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What to do when you hire a contractor Many experienced and reliable contractors work in your community – highly skilled professionals who do business the right way.

Unfortunately not all contractors play by the same rules. Some cut corners to offer lower prices. They promise you a “good deal” as long as nothing is written down and you pay in cash.

These cash deals can mean a lot of risk for you.

Contractors who don’t do business properly don’t protect you from accidents or their mistakes. If there is a work-related injury or damage to your home, you could face lawsuits and financial loss.

You could be responsible for your contractor’s unpaid bills. And you could be stuck with work that is incomplete or badly done.

While serious, these risks are easy to avoid. Before you agree to let anyone work on your home, take these three simple steps: know who you’re dealing with, make sure you’re protected from risks, and always Get in in Writing! ™

How to find

a good contractor • Ask friends, family and neighbors about contractors they have hired to work on their homes.

• Contact your local Home Builders’ Association or other trade association for a list of professional contractors in your community.

• Ask your local building materials store if it has a list of recommended contractors.

• Ask your utility company if it has a list of recommended contractors.

• Check with your local Better Business Bureau to find out if a contractor is a member.

For more advice, including detailed information about contracts plus worksheets you can use when interviewing contractors, visit HiringAContractor.com For a listing of builder and renovator members, contact the Canadian Home Builder’s Association - Edmonton Region. Call 780-425-1020 or visit their website at chbaedmonton.ca Get it in Writing! provides information to help you make informed choices when you build, renovate, or repair your home. This program is managed by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association with support from the Government of Canada.

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Alberta maintains strong economic momentum:

RBC ECONOMICS

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memory will be enough to restrain Alberta’s economy in this year, according to the latest RBC Economics Provincial Outlook. In fact, post-flood spending will more than compensate for the drop in economic activity related to the natural disaster. RBC is upwardly revising its provincial real GDP growth rate to 3.2 per cent in 2013, up from the three per cent previously projected, due to the anticipated economic boost from post-flood spending.

Alberta’s economic momentum may have faltered slightly during and immediately after the floods which displaced approximately 100,000 residents, resulting in production disruptions in the oil and manufacturing sectors, temporary shutdowns in the pipeline sector and a loss of tourism traffic, among other adverse economic consequences. However, these restraining effects will prove to be temporary. The Alberta government recently estimated that the floods will add 0.2 percentage points to growth in 2013 and 0.4 percentage points in 2014.

“There is no doubt Alberta’s economy took a hit after the floods, however, the province has shown tremendous resiliency, and we expect the economy to spring forward for the remainder of 2013,” says Craig Wright, senior vice-president and chief economist, RBC. “Post-flood spending will more than make up for the short-lived economic challenges Alberta experienced at the beginning of the summer.”

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RBC says annual GDP statistics will fully capture the additional spending and work required by the reconstruction, repair and replacement that will take place, but will essentially ignore the destruction of or damage to property.

“Even without this perverse lift that the floods will provide to the provincial economy, Alberta continues to demonstrate substantial and sustained economic momentum,” says Wright.

RBC notes that as of this spring, crude oil production maintained its record pace, and merchandise exports rose by 4.8 per cent in the first seven months of 2013 compared to the previous year. Employment was up by a solid 3.6 per cent, yearover-year in August, and at 3.2 per cent in the second quarter, population growth was the strongest it has been since 1982.

Furthermore, retail sales rose by an impressive 6.5 per cent in the first half of the year.

Housing starts in the province were tracking more than nine per cent higher cumulatively by July, compared to the same period in 2012, and home resale activity remained on a sharp upswing.

RBC says non-residential building construction was flat compared to last year, but levels continued to be historically strong.

“In addition to the boost from post-flood spending, we expect Alberta’s economy to benefit from stronger capital investment in oil sands now that earlier ‘bitumen bubble’ concerns have largely receded. We expect real GDP growth of 4.1 per cent in 2014,” says Wright.

Show Home Locations West Edmonton Rosenthal Billie Spasojevic 780.903.5592

Morinville The Lakes Steve Bosse 780.953.0277

Spruce Grove Jesperdale Andriana Milanovic 780.490.9546

North Edmonton Palisades Steve Bosse 780.953.0277

North Edmonton Newcastle Steve Bosse 780.953.0277

South Edmonton Creekwood Chappelle Anil Somaia 780.288.9955

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Homeownership remains quite AFFORDABLE IN EDMONTON

by WAYNE KARL

AMID ALL THE ONGOING TALK OF

mortgage rates, market conditions, high levels of household debt and economic uncertainty, good news can be found in RBC Economics Research ’s latest Housing Trends and Affordability report.

While affordability in the Canadian housing market deteriorated marginally in the second quarter of 2013, thanks primarily to mortgage rates, home prices and household incomes remaining at status quo, affordability in Toronto is holding its own.

“Homebuyers seemed unfazed by the slight deterioration in affordability,” says Craig Wright, senior vice-president and chief economist, RBC. “We saw the market regain some momentum in the second quarter with home resales increasing 6.4 per cent. Resales should stabilize close to the recent not-too-hot, not-too-cold levels in the near-term, barring any further changes in housing policy by the federal government.”

Exceptionally low mortgage rates have been the chief factor in keeping homeownership costs relatively affordable, RBC says. The Bank of Canada again held its trend-setting overnight rate at one per cent on Sept. 4. RBC anticipates the BoC will keep the rate unchanged at one per cent through the remainder of 2013 and will gradually begin raising it starting in mid-2014.

This should largely mitigate risks of any serious deterioration in affordability levels, RBC says.

The way RBC’s affordability measures work is, the higher the measure, the more difficult it is to afford a home. For example,

Wayne Karl is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and business. In Fundamentally Speaking, Wayne explores the basics – such as economic fundamentals – you need to examine when buying property. He can be reached at wayne.karl@wall2wallmedia.com or follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl

an affordability measure of 50 per cent means that homeownership costs, including mortgage payments, utilities and property taxes, take up 50 per cent of a typical household’s pre-tax income. A decline in the measure represents an improvement in affordability.

For the Alberta market, homeownership remains quite affordable, despite slight increases in ownership costs in the past two quarters, RBC says.

For the Alberta market, homeownership remains quite affordable, despite slight increases in ownership costs in the past two quarters, RBC says. Stronger price gains, especially in single-family homes, in the province caused the measures to rise (meaning housing became less affordable) by 0.7 per cent to 32.4 per cent for bungalows, by 0.4 per cent to 34.5 per cent in two-storey homes, and by 0.1 per cent to 19.6 per cent in standard condominiums in the second quarter.

For the Edmonton market, specifically, affordability decreased slightly in standard two-storey homes, rising 0.1 per cent to 36.6 per cent, and in standard condos, rising 0.5 per cent to 20.2 per cent. In detached bungalows, the measure climbed 1.8 per cent to 34 per cent.

Despite this slight challenge to affordability, Alberta’s strong economy will continue to support further growth in the housing sector into 2014, RBC says.

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Alberta Canadian Home Builders’ Association

CHBA–Alberta Awards of Excellence in Housing Winners The Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Alberta (CHBA – Alberta) is proud to announce the winners of the 2013 Awards of Excellence in Housing. For the first time in the history of the event, CHBA – Alberta presented Builder of the Year Awards in three categories: large volume, small volume and multi-family.

Homes by Avi was named the winner of the Ralph Scurfield Builder of the Year Award in the large volume category, sponsored by RBC Royal Bank. White Eagle Homes received the Builder of the Year Award, sponsored by RBC Royal Bank, in the small volume category. The winner of the award in the multi-family category, sponsored by the Alberta New Home Warranty Program, was Qualico Group of Companies for projects by Pacesetter Homes and Streetside Developments.

In addition, awards were presented in 22 other categories to Alberta’s top builders, renovators and developers. Edmonton builders won 14 of the awards, Calgary won six, and one builder from both Red Deer and Lethbridge took home an award. Homes by Avi won four awards, White Eagle Homes earned three, while Landmark received two awards. Other winners were Brookfield Residential, Ackard Contractors, Platinum Homes & Developments, Malbec Homes, Jayman MasterBUILT, Rohit Communities, Prominent Homes, Sterling Homes, Rococo Homes, Galko Homes Master Builder, Marcson Homes, Qualico and Crystal Creek Homes.

“We were delighted to receive a record 412 entries this year from all across Alberta. The pride our members take in their work showed in the quality of the submissions. Our cost-review committee and team of 137 judges have done an excellent job of choosing the best of the best. Thanks to all of our sponsors for supporting the awards program. Albertans are invited to visit show homes to see the outstanding craftsmanship, inspiring designs and beautiful materials,” said Jim Rivait, Chief Executive Officer of CHBA – Alberta.

Presentation of the awards at the BUILD 2013 conference in Jasper comes at a time the industry continues to demonstrate strength. Housing starts in Alberta were up 10 per cent in the first half of 2013 and new housing activity is forecast to remain at relatively high levels through 2014. These are all strong indicators of a healthy and competitive industry. The complete list of winners follows.

The Canadian Home Builders' Association – Alberta (CHBA - Alberta) is the voice of the residential construction industry in the province. It represents over 1,500 business members including new home builders, renovators, developers, trade and supply companies, and professional services.

Jim Rivait Chief Executive Officer CHBA – ALBERTA The Canadian Home Builders' Association – Alberta represents over 1,500 business members including new home builders, renovators, developers, trade and supply companies, and professional services.

CANADIAN HOME BUILDERS' ASSOCIATION

ALBERTA

presented by

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Canadian Home Builders’ Association - Alberta The Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Alberta (CHBA – Alberta) is pleased to present this special publication saluting the finalists and winners of the 2013 CHBA - Alberta Awards of Excellence in Housing. A record-breaking 412 entries were submitted by builders and renovators vying for recognition as the best in Alberta.

Strong submissions were also received from companies competing for Safety Leadership Awards.

The quantity and quality of entries submitted for the awards program are evidence that our members take tremendous pride in their work. A cost-review committee checked submissions before our 137 hard-working judges took up the challenge of choosing the winners from such a strong field of competitors.

New this year is an expanded Builder of Year Award program. Instead of a single award, CHBA – Alberta will present Builder of the Year Awards in three categories: small-volume, large-volume and multi-family. Additional awards have been added in the categories of single-family, multi-family and home renovations. A new award in the community development category will also be presented.

CHBA – Alberta is proud to celebrate the winners of the 2013 CHBA - Alberta Awards of Excellence in Housing. Their exciting designs and innovative layouts demonstrate our industry’s commitment to providing Albertans with attractive homes in a wide range of styles and price points. The big winners are consumers who are certain to find a home that suits them just right in the parade of quality homes built by our members.

Dave Hooge President CHBA – ALBERTA The Canadian Home Builders' Association – Alberta represents over 1,500 business members including new home builders, renovators, developers, trade and supply companies, and professional services.

SINGLE FAMILY UNDER $250,000

sponsored by Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation

STERLING HOMES Trista | Edmonton

FINALISTS: Douglas Homes | Barbados 6 | Calgary Douglas Homes | Corpus Christi 3 | Calgary

SINGLE FAMILY $250,000 - $280,000

sponsored by CustomerInsight

HOMES BY AVI

Yorkdale | Edmonton

FINALISTS: Daytona Homes Master Builder | Austyn II | Edmonton Galko Homes Master Builder | Lynnwood | Lethbridge

SINGLE FAMILY $280,000 - $310,000

sponsored by Travelers Canada

HOMES BY AVI

Donovan | Edmonton FINALISTS: Broadview Homes | Ashbury | Calgary Homes by Avi | Hawthorne | Edmonton

*Prices do not include land or GST

SINGLE FAMILY $310,000 - $350,000

sponsored by Huntwood Custom Cabinets

HOMES BY AVI

Rosedale | Edmonton FINALISTS: Broadview Homes | Cascade | Calgary White Eagle Homes | Limestone | Edmonton

SINGLE FAMILY $350,000 - $400,000

sponsored by Avid Ratings Canada

ROCOCO HOMES

Cameron | Edmonton

FINALISTS: Jayman MasterBUILT | Eclipse I | Edmonton White Eagle Homes | Sandstone | Edmonton

SINGLE FAMILY $400,000 - $450,000

sponsored by Can-Cell Industries

WHITE EAGLE HOMES Sandstone | Edmonton

FINALISTS: Coventry Homes | Symphony | Edmonton Jayman MasterBUILT | Intrigue | Calgary

*Prices do not include land or GST

SINGLE FAMILY $450,000-$525,000

sponsored by Calgary Herald & Edmonton Journal

WHITE EAGLE HOMES Emilia | Edmonton

FINALISTS: Kanvi Homes | Wooldridge Residence | Edmonton White Eagle Homes | Blue Pearl | Edmonton

SINGLE FAMILY $525,000-$625,000

sponsored by MASCO Canada

HOMES BY AVI

Dream Home | Calgary FINALISTS: Brost Developments | Sovdi Residence | Medicine Hat Riverview Custom Homes | Elbow Valley West | Calgary

SINGLE FAMILY $625,000-$750,000

sponsored by Aviva Canada/National Home Warranty Group

WHITE EAGLE HOMES Blue Diamond | Edmonton

FINALISTS: Albi Homes | Veneto | Calgary Celebration Homes | Fountain Park | Edmonton

*Prices do not include land or GST

BUILDER OF THE YEAR For the first time ever, CHBA – Alberta presented the Builder of the Year Awards in three categories: multi-family, small-volume and large-volume.

BUILDER OF THE YEAR AWARD SMALL VOLUME sponsored by RBC Royal Bank

WHITE EAGLE HOMES Edmonton

FINALISTS: Crystal Creek Homes | Calgary Douglas Homes | Calgary

BUILDER OF THE YEAR

BUILDER OF THE YEAR AWARD MULTI-FAMILY sponsored by The Alberta New Home Warranty Program

Qualico Group of Companies Alberta

(projects by Pacesetter Homes and Streetside Developments)

FINALISTS: Carrington Communities | Edmonton Jayman MasterBUILT | Alberta Rohit Communities | Edmonton

*Prices do not include GST

BUILDER OF THE YEAR

RALPH SCURFIELD

Builder of the Year Award The Ralph Scurfield Builder of the Year Award is named for the late industry pioneer who founded Nu-West Homes and went on to become one of Calgary and Alberta’s leading citizens and entrepreneurs. The award is sponsored by RBC Royal Bank and presented to a large volume builder.

Homes by Avi Alberta

Homes by Avi has been building new townhomes and houses since 1978.

They continue to introduce new product lines designed for today’s families. This is their first Builder of the Year award.

CHBA-Alberta would also like to acknowledge the following builders who performed exceptionally well in this year's competition

FINALISTS:

Albi Homes | Calgary Galko Homes Master Builder | Lethbridge Jayman MasterBUILT | Alberta

BUILDER OF THE YEAR

ESTATE HOME $750,000 - $1,000,000

sponsored by New Home Guide, New Condo Guide, Home DĂŠcor & Renovations

GALKO HOMES MASTER BUILDER Custom Home | Lethbridge

FINALISTS: WestView Builders | Albany | Calgary White Eagle Homes | Blue Diamond |Edmonton

ESTATE HOME $1,000,000 - $1,500,000 sponsored by Weiser Pfister

MARCSON HOMES Victoria | Edmonton

FINALISTS: Albi Homes | Carrara I | Calgary Vicky's Homes | Legacy III | Edmonton

ESTATE HOME OVER $1,500,000

sponsored by Professional Home Builders Institute

CRYSTAL CREEK HOMES Bobier Residence | Calgary

FINALISTS: Bowood Homes | Birchcliff Retreat | Red Deer Douglas Homes | Musak Residence | Calgary

*Prices do not include land or GST

MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT UNDER $325,000 sponsored by Trane

JAYMAN MASTERBUILT Midori | Edmonton

FINALISTS: Carrington Communities | Dali II | Edmonton Streetside Developments | Unit C1 | Calgary

MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT OVER $325,000 sponsored by Mattamy Homes

ROHIT COMMUNITIES Duke | Edmonton

FINALISTS: Carrington Communities | Addison I | Edmonton Carrington Communities | Lammond | Edmonton

*Prices do not include GST

MULTI-FAMILY TOWNHOME OR DUPLEX UNDER - $300,000 sponsored by Grant Thornton

PACESETTER HOMES Affirmed | Edmonton

FINALISTS: Pacesetter Homes | Alydar | Edmonton Sorento Custom Homes | Marcelo | Red Deer

MULTI-FAMILY TOWNHOME OR DUPLEX $300,000 - $400,000 sponsored by Lennox Industries

LANDMARK HOMES Unit 3109 | Calgary

FINALISTS: Jayman MasterBUILT | Nitro O I | Edmonton Shane Homes | Allee | Calgary

MULTI-FAMILY TOWNHOME OR DUPLEX OVER $400,000 sponsored by Bridgewater Bank

PROMINENT HOMES Altadore | Calgary

FINALISTS: Mattamy Homes | Manchester | Calgary Willowbrook Homes | 656 Aaron | Calgary

*Prices do not include GST

RENOVATION UNDER $200,000

sponsored by Alberta Hardwood Flooring

ACKARD CONTRACTORS

AFTER

Parkview West Residence | Edmonton FINALISTS: Aquarian Renovations | Laurier Heights Residence | Edmonton Ashton Luxury Living | Manzer Residence | Calgary BEFORE

RENOVATION $200,000 - $500,000

sponsored by JELD-WEN Windows & Doors

PLATINUM HOMES & DEVELOPMENTS Goranson Residence | Red Deer

FINALISTS: Ackard Contractors | Ramsay Heights Residence | Edmonton Brost Developments | Richard Residence | Medicine Hat Caliber Master Builder | High Park Residence | Edmonton

AFTER

BEFORE

RENOVATION OVER $500,000

sponsored by Carrier Enterprise Canada

MALBEC HOMES

AFTER

Barn House | Calgary

FINALISTS: Aquarian Renovations | Grand Isle Residence | Edmonton Ackard Contractors | Riverpark Drive Residence | Edmonton BEFORE *Prices do not include land or GST

GREEN HOME sponsored by Built Green Canada

LANDMARK GROUP OF BUILDERS Chopin | Edmonton

FINALISTS: Habitat Studio | Windsor Park NetZero | Edmonton Landmark Homes | Solex 2 NetZero | Calgary

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT sponsored by Alberta Community Builders

BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL Auburn Bay | Calgary

FINALISTS: Hopewell Residential Communities | Mahogany | Calgary Watermark Development | Watermark at Bearspaw | Calgary

AWARDS OF MERIT sponsored by All Weather Windows & Doors

CALGARY

Broadview Homes | Cascade

CENTRAL ALBERTA

Sorento Custom Homes | Marcelo

EDMONTON

Daytona Homes Master Builder | Austyn II

LETHBRIDGE

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MEDICINE HAT

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SAFETY LEADERSHIP AWARD sponsored by ATCO Gas

Large Builder Member

Large General Member

Small Builder Member

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Central Alberta Region

Calgary Region

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homebuyers’help

HOMEBUYERS’ RESOURCE SECTION YOU LOVE THE HOME, SEE WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD! Compare mortgage rates for your best deal Calculate your mortgage payments using the mortgage payment calculation chart

homebuyers’help

CALCULATE YOUR MORTGAGE PAYMENTS CALCULATE YOUR MORTGAGE PAYMENTS MONTHLY PRE-TAX INCOME

DIVIDE BY 3

CHART FIGURE

AMORTIZATION AMOUNT

SPOUSE’S PRE-TAX INCOME

AFFORDABLE MONTHLY PAYMENTS

AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE DIVIDED BY 1,000

ESTIMATED MONTHLY TAXES & HEAT

TOTAL PRE-TAX INCOME

AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE (PRICE – DOWN PAYMENT)

AMORTIZATION AMOUNT

MONTHLY PAYMENTS

MORTGAGE PAYMENT CALCULATION CHART INTEREST RATES %

AMORTIZATION PERIODS 10 YRS

15 YRS

20 YRS

25 YRS

30 YRS

5.00%

10.58

7.88

6.57

5.82

5.34

5.25%

10.70

8.01

6.74

5.96

5.49

5.50%

10.82

8.14

6.85

6.10

5.64

5.75%

10.94

8.27

6.98

6.25

5.79

6.00%

11.07

8.40

7.12

6.40

5.95

6.25%

11.19

8.53

7.26

6.55

6.11

6.50%

11.31

8.66

7.41

6.70

6.26

6.75%

11.43

8.80

7.55

6.85

6.42

7.00%

11.56

8.93

7.69

7.00

6.59

7.25%

11.68

9.07

7.84

7.16

6.75

7.50%

11.81

9.21

7.99

7.32

6.91

7.75%

11.94

9.34

8.14

7.47

7.08

8.00%

12.06

9.48

8.28

7.63

7.25

8.25%

12.19

9.62

8.44

7.79

7.42

FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO SEE IF YOU’LL QUALIFY FOR A MORTGAGE ON YOUR DREAM HOME

01

05

Calculate the combined monthly before-tax income of you and your spouse.

Multiply this figure by the amount you need to borrow. Divide by

1,000.

02

06

Divide by three. This figure is the monthly payment you can afford to make on your home.

Add to this your estimated monthly heating costs and monthly property taxes.

03

07

Take the total price of the home and subtract the amount of money you expect to make as a down payment.

This is the money you will have to borrow.

04

Refer to the chart on the opposite page. Look down the left column and locate the interest rate you expect to pay. Line this up with the amortization period of your choice.

(Most first-time buyers take the 25-year amortization.)

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If this figure is equal to or less than one-third of your gross monthly income (calculated in Step 2), you’ll qualify for a mortgage on your dream home.

Bear in mind that this is a rough estimate. If you have several other large loans already, you may qualify for less.

Also, banks and trust companies vary in their policies. The best way to know what you can afford is to go to the lending institution of your choice and get pre-qualified.

MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES VARIABLE

6 months

1 year

2 years

3 years

4 years

5 years

MORTGAGE TYPES ATB Financial

2.600

4.000

2.940

2.890

3.090

3.490

3.840

ALL MORTGAGES ARE OF TWO BASIC TYPES:

Bank of Montreal

3.000

4.000

3.140

3.140

3.950

4.740

5.340

Bank of Nova Scotia

3.100

4.550

3.750

3.890

3.990

4.390

4.990

BMO

3.000

4.000

3.140

3.140

3.950

4.740

5.340

-

-

3.240

3.390

3.350

3.970

4.070

CONVENTIONAL: The buyer can borrow up to 80% of the purchase price or the value of the property, whichever is less.

The buyer has to pay 20% down.

A conventional mortgage cannot exceed 80% of the value of the property.

CIBC Mortgages

3.000

4.450

3.090

3.140

3.950

4.590

5.340

Canadian Western Bank

3.200

4.000

3.140

3.140

3.950

4.540

5.340

Canadian Western Trust

3.200

4.000

3.140

3.140

3.950

4.540

5.340

INSURED OR HIGH-RATIO: A buyer can borrow up to 95% of the purchase price or the value of the property, whichever is less. The down payment can be as low as 5%.

Effort Trust

-

4.450

3.250

3.600

3.900

4.500

4.950

MORTGAGE OPTIONS

Equitable Bank

-

-

3.140

3.140

3.950

4.740

5.340

First Calgary Financial

-

4.000

2.890

2.890

3.190

3.290

3.690

First National Financial

2.600

3.950

2.990

2.790

3.090

3.390

3.790

HSBC Bank Canada

3.100

4.450

3.600

3.950

4.450

4.990

5.340

Home Trust Company

2.700

3.950

2.890

2.890

3.090

3.390

3.690

ICICI Bank Canada

3.050

-

3.150

3.650

3.640

3.690

3.890

ING Direct

2.750

-

3.000

3.090

3.090

3.290

3.790

Investors Group Trust

3.000

4.200

3.140

3.140

3.950

4.690

5.340

Laurentian Bank Canada

3.200

4.400

3.140

3.190

3.950

4.740

5.340

London Life

3.000

4.200

3.140

3.140

3.950

4.690

5.340

Manulife Bank

3.000

4.450

3.000

3.250

3.400

3.500

3.790

Manulife Trust

-

4.450

3.000

3.250

3.400

3.500

3.790

National Bank

3.100

4.400

3.140

3.140

3.950

4.740

5.340

Ontario Civil Service CU

3.000

6.000

3.090

3.090

3.140

3.290

3.690

President’s Choice Fin’l

3.000

6.040

3.140

3.150

3.490

3.690

3.990

Royal Bank of Canada

3.000

4.000

3.140

3.140

3.950

4.740

5.340

-

4.000

3.140

3.140

3.750

4.540

5.340

3.000

4.000

3.090

3.140

3.650

4.540

5.340

-

-

3.400

3.500

3.600

3.690

3.590

Bridgewater Bank

Servus Credit Union T-D Mortgage Your Neighbourhood C.U.

You can choose any of these mortgage options which fit into the two basic mortgage types.

Lenders may even customize these options to suit your needs.

OPEN MORTGAGE: Allows borrowers to repay all or part of the total amount of their mortgage at any time without penalty.

Because of flexibility, this is ideal for borrowers who plan to sell their homes in the near future or who want to switch from a shortterm mortgage at high interest rates to a longer term when mortgage interest rates fall.

CLOSED MORTGAGE: Usually has the lowest interest rate available but lacks the flexible features of other mortgage options.

A good choice for those who want the security of knowing their monthly payment is fixed for a longer term.

Prepayment options are available but they are subject to conditions.

PORTABLE MORTGAGE: Flexibility if borrowers move.

Borrowers can take the mortgage to their new home or can transfer it (usually with the consent of the lender) to the purchaser of their old home. This is an attractive option if the rate on the existing mortgage is lower than current rates.

PREPARED BY CANNEX ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2013. This information is current as of the date and time posted and is subject to change without notice. © Copyright 2013 CANNEX Financial Exchanges Limited. All rights reserved.

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Evaluate “PRICE” Carefully

Jim Malner

So you’ve made the decision to buy a home.

Statistically you’re one of about 9% of greater Edmonton households that will purchase a new or resale home this year. It’s a big move regardless of what you buy so here’s a few things to think about.

NEW VS. RESALE Let me state clearly that I work with clients in the new home industry, but I will try to keep my bias in check. Because I have purchased both types of homes (a few times) I think I can remain objective.

In general, resale home prices range from 15% to 20% less than new homes of similar size and style. However, that’s not always true in today’s market conditions.

Price is generally the reason people start searching in the resale market. And, at first that appears logical. In general, resale home prices range from 15% to 20% less than new homes of similar size and style. However, that’s not always true in today’s market conditions. A large amount of new lot supply and an increase in new “value priced” condos has kept a lid on prices and made it possible to buy a “new” home for as little as 5% above resale prices – certainly in the entry level segment. Virtually a dead heat when it comes to price. A key consideration is that you must pay GST on a new home while you do not pay it on a resale. However, the rate of GST is subsidized modestly for homes under $450,000 so the impact is lessened somewhat.

You should also consider the hidden costs of buying used. First – you will have to fix all those items (no matter how small) that impact a resale homes safety and performance. Leaking faucets, running toilets, drafty windows and doors, inefficient furnaces, hot water tanks in need of repair or worse, creaking garage doors, worn out appliances, and a litany of other “can’t see until you move in” kind of things.

Second, there’s personalization and décor changes or upgrades. Musty old carpets with a few stains, 72 NEW HOME GUIDE | SEP 27 - OCT 25, 2013

scratched or damaged hardwood, chipped or discoloured paint, broken railings, casings and light fixtures, and of course out of date counter tops, cabinets, etc. These items collectively can add from $25,000 to $40,000 to the cost of a used home almost immediately. All of a sudden that great price disappears faster than those big savings you thought you had.

And, In The Future At the end of all this inconvenience and expenditure you are still essentially living in an older inefficient home. The technology integrated into today’s homes, particularly regarding energy and water efficiency, can save you about $700 PER YEAR over an average sized used home. And, that’s at today’s resource prices! Since 2000, oil prices have risen over 400%, utility rates have gone up 115% and it’s reasonable to assume this trend will continue in the future. So, purchasing a new home built to the highest sustainable standard is not only “smart” for your family and the planet, but is essential for the health of your budget.

Many Alberta builders have embraced sustainable building practices that could save you thousands of dollars over the life of your home. So, the battle rages. New or used. It really depends on the product you find and the price you can negotiate. Just remember to think through all the costs associated with the sale and compare them prudently. Only then can you make the perfect home purchase for your budget.

Follow CSG on Facebook or Twitter for regular real estate opportunities and updates. All Jim’s columns are posted on CSG’s blog at marketsmarts.net.

Jim Malner is President of Consumer Strategies Group (CSG), Alberta’s longest serving, professional, real estate marketing consultancy with offices in Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver.

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designeradvice Man versus Machine

› Hand-knotting is the traditional method of creating most Persian or Oriental rugs. These rugs are hand crafted with various complex knotting techniques to leave a dense, soft surface of exposed fibres. The higher the “knot-count,” the denser the weave, and the finer the rug. › Machine-made rugs can be created in a number of ways. Tufted rugs usually glue synthetic fibres to a backing, a bond which can degrade over time. Machine knotted rugs better simulate hand-made versions and tend to last longer than tufting.

Lastly, woven rugs use looms to interlock the yarns to the backing. The quality will depend completely on the quality of the materials used.

Material Matters Wool Typically gives the richest look

but also comes with the highest price tag. The dense, natural fibres resist soil and dirt, but often absorb stains.

Silk Often blended with wool in fine rugs (especially true antiques), silk gives a luxurious feel and look, but must be treated delicately.

Sisal Gives an inviting natural look like wool, but is rougher to the touch. Often used for stairs, welcome mats and other highly abused areas. I’m particularly a fan of using this for a dining room.

Nylon A very practical and costeffective option. The synthetic fibre is resilient, and easy to clean and

by Yanic Simard maintain (making it ideal for high Photo by Brandon Barre traffic areas).

Polyester A synthetic similar to nylon, Area rugs have been adding bold colour and exotic but less crush resistant, and harder to pattern to floors of all forms since at least the 5th Century BC, and the high- dye (which limits options). Resists tech carpet industry has been booming for centuries (since 1791, to be precise, water-based stains but is prone to oilwhen the first woven carpet mill opened in Philadelphia). Lately, hardwood based stains. floors (and their look-alikes) have been the staple in condo design, but now I Olefin Another synthetic option which see rugs in all forms coming back in style to bring the warmth, cosiness and is highly resistant to chemical stains colour that only carpet can provide. They make the perfect complement to (although not oil). It is often used wood, so you don’t even have to choose between the two! To achieve this outdoors (especially around pools) as timeless look in your highrise home, here’s my “Magic Carpet” Guide: it resists sun and moisture.

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here’s nothing quite like the rejuvenating power of light – natural When you walk into the front door of light. It reinvigorates the senses, renews the self and revives the the home, it’s impossible not to feel imspirit. In the natural, new community of Hampton Pointe in the mediately at ease. The bright white walls, City of Edmonton’s West End, lies a showhome by Edmonton the taupe porcelain tile floors, the large home builder, Dolce Vita Homes, which utilizes the empowering strength closet all work together to create an feeling of bright, natural light to create a home that’s all about sweet comfort. of contentment. As you step onto the In this brand new, never-before-seen-as-a-showhome, 2,213-sq.-ft.- espresso maple hardwood floors, you home, the Chianti, you’re immediately struck by a certain je ne sais quoi: fi nd yourself in an office/sitting room. a brightness, a weightlessness, a purity that seems to be flooding into The modern furniture and funky flowered the home from every wall, every nook and every cranny. From the count- wallpaper don’t overwhelm. In fact, less windows to the striking porcelain tile floor, this home is a stunner, they inexplicably add to the feeling of thanks to its simple lines, modern colours and attention to fine details. airy homeliness.

Of course, the light has to come from somewhere. Hampton Point On the left of the entrance, you come features beautiful naturalized ponds, walkways, trails and tree-lined to a hallway with a two-piece bathroom boulevards that encourage residents to stay connected to their commu- with the same taupe porcelain tile floors nity. Ideally located in West Edmonton, Hampton Pointe offers residents and a beautiful two-colour tile backsplash. immediate access to an increasing number of essential amenities, making Further down the hallway is the garage it the perfect community for active families. entrance. Perfect for any busy family, the

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back entrance has built-in cubbies and coat hangers, as well as a bench with storage and a large closet. Next to the closet is a large walk-through pantry into the kitchen.

To the right of the entrance are the door to the basement and the plush, grey carpeted stairs to the upstairs. But first, the great room and kitchen.

The open-concept living room, dining room and kitchen are bathed in light. The living room on the right has a stone gas fireplace that reaches all the way to the 18-ft. ceiling. There are large windows on the room’s two walls, which enhance the brightness of the neutral sofa and chairs, shag rug and modern dark-wood coffee table. The dining room is large enough for a table for eight, has a large window overlooking the backyard and a door going out to the huge deck.

The kitchen is perfectly planned for gourmet cooks and busy families alike. The white upper cabinets, maple espresso dark cabinets and light ceramic tile and glass mosaic backsplash match the large dark granite island and stainless steel appliances perfectly, and make the kitchen feel comfortable, sleek and modern, all at the same time. The island, with a sink, a dishwasher and plenty of cupboards, is positioned almost in the centre of the kitchen, affording

the cooks a perfect vantage point of the dining room, living room and backyard. The white barstools add a splash of brightness to the kitchen, and would be perfect if socializing with friends while putting the finishing touches on a delicious dinner.

Up the stairs we go, hanging on to the wood railing with iron spindles. Thanks to the extra windows above the landing and living room, the upstairs is also bathed with natural light. On the left of the staircase is the first of three upstairs bedrooms. With a large closet and window, this now baby room is a perfect “grow into” room for anyone.

Across from the bedroom is a full bathroom with that same beautiful taupe porcelain tile flooring, a deep tub with shower, dark countertops offset by a black, white and grey glass mosaic backsplash. Next to the bathroom is the second room and next to that is the linen cupboard.

The bonus room, at the end of the hallway and above the double-attached garage, has huge wall-to-wall windows and feels more like a main floor living room than a spare upstairs family room.

The room has built-in shelves and currently houses a pub-style game table with leather stools and a sectional couch, all in the same clean, neutral shades featured

When you walk into the front door of the home, it’s impossible not to feel immediately at ease

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The open-concept living room, dining room and kitchen is bathed in light.

The living room on the right has a stone gas fireplace that reaches all the way to the 18-ft. ceiling throughout the home. Really, it’s perfect for any size family with a multitude of interests and activities.

On the right of the second-floor landing, you get an amazing bird’s eye view of the living room and the community’s greenspace and pond. You also get access to the hidden washer and dryer (in a cupboard) and the spacious master bedroom. The bedroom area is large, and currently houses a bed, dresser, side tables and a chair. (It’s big enough for almost anything!) The ensuite carries the porcelain tile motif, and the toilet, double sink (in the dark-finish cupboards and countertop) and deep soaker tub feel clean and spa-like. Next to the tub is a glassed-in shower, with an exterior shower curtain for extra privacy. The carpeted walk-in closet is just off the shower and definitely big enough for two.

All in all, it’s easy to picture a peaceful, relaxing, productive life in the Chianti. The house is fit for personalization – made easier by the on-site interior designer and amazing array of upgrades. The Chianti is selling at $465,000, which includes the house, lot and GST. There are approximately 15 Dolce Vita home models to choose from and a wide range of lots, too. Dolce Vita has four lots left in its inventory, and there are approximately 45 lots – including walk-out lots and estates lots – in the community’s pooled inventory.

Currently in Stage 2 of development, more singlefamily lots are set to open up in the summer.

For more information about the Chianti and the Hampton Pointe community, call Suzanne Foisy at 780.756.3403 or come down to see the bright home and neighbourhood for yourself at 20304 - 44 Ave. Hours are Monday to Thursday, 3 to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m., and closed on Fridays.

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Lincolnberg Master Builder Building the Love Affair that Lasts for 35 years Thirty-five years ago, three enterprising

young men, Lewis Nakatsui, Larry Anderson and Wayne Berg, created Lincolnberg Homes. In 1978, when the home building industry was going full tilt producing cookie cutter homes, these gentlemen had a vision to create homes focusing on individuality, and looked for better ways to do so. They believed buyers would appreciate a home with custom features – and they were right. The new viewpoint was successful, and Lincolnberg has not looked back.

Moving forward through challenging economic markets, Lincolnberg Master Builder has continued to grow, building finely crafted homes with affordable, innovative floorplans.

Lincolnberg Master Builder believes your new home should reflect your unique personality, tastes and lifestyle.

Your new home should be the realization of a dream come true. With that in mind, Lincolnberg homes are constructed of quality material by skilled craftsman under careful supervision, providing each homeowner a home they can be proud of. Each member of the Lincolnberg Master Builder team – employees, suppliers, sub-trades and professional support services – are dedicated to making the new home purchase a positive experience.

Lincolnberg Master Builder is building in many vibrant communities throughout the city. You can find showhomes to view in Lewis Estates, Rosenthal, Walker Lakes, Laurel, Chappelle Gardens and Aurora.

Lincolnberg Master Builder has been a leader in the industry for many years and is an active member of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, both locally and provincially, and has members involved on the National level as well. It is also a member of the Better Business Bureau. Although building homes is the company’s passion, Lincolnberg Master Builder is actively involved in many community groups and charity organizations such as WIN house, Youth Emergency Shelter, Literacy and Learning day Society, Junior Achievement, Santa’s Anonymous,

Mancap Foundation, Movember, Kids Kottage and the Edmonton Region Homebuilding Charity.

Lincolnberg is every bit as proud of the plans it offers today as the ones it broke ground with 35 years ago. The focus at Lincolnberg remains on customer feedback. It is because of this positive feedback that Lincolnberg continues to be an industry leader in quality and workmanship that allowed the company to become as strong as it is today.

The experienced team at Lincolnberg Master Builder is looking forward to building many more great homes and helping more Albertans realize their dream of owning a new home. “We want to build a relationship with our clients, and deliver homes that are truly ‘The love affair that lasts,’ says Stephen Anderson, vicepresident of sales and marketing. sep 27 - oct 25, 2013 | New home Guide 91

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leather Leather and hide rugs can come as single sheets, carPet tiles or woven (typically in a basket-weave form). An organically › If you want to avoid investing in some temporary shaped hide (real or faux) works well for awkwardly shaped accommodations, or you’re simply worried about a sudden rooms, or even as an accent layered over a larger rug. spill or animal attack taking the value out of a good tiP Ask your rug supplier about treatment options for investment, carpet tiles from companies like FLOR will your favourite rug type. Scotch guarding and similar create either a wall-to-wall or area solution of virtually any treatments can increase the durability of your rug, but shape and size space, which you can then or replace any may also reduce the luxuriousness of the hand feel. time you like. I have the Hide and Batik tiles in my own Experts can best advise on the right solution for the design studio (in grey). material in question. › I recommend buying a few extra tiles beyond what you need. You’ll have spares for replacements, and if you YOur BranD neW PaD want to move the rug to a new room (or new home) you › Carpet pads are key to extending the life of your rug or can size it up easily. carpet, so don’t skip this step. For larger areas, padding should be laid so the seams do not run parallel to any seams in the carpeting. This will prevent buckling and undue wear and tear. › A pad also helps a carpet to lie flatter (especially for larger rugs), and stay in place, so if your rug has a mind of its own, it’s probably only because it doesn’t have the proper support! selectinG YOur area ruG

The look of an area rug is both classic and contemporary, mixing the crisp sleekness of a wood or stone floor below, with a warm and inviting stretch of carpet on top. Of course, this can often require a double investment. I believe getting the best of both worlds is worth it, so here are a few tips for choosing your area rug the right way: › As a general guide, you should budget the same for your rug and your sofa. Both will take a lot of wear, and be a feature you enjoy every day, so the investment should be about the same. › Area rugs are a great way to bring a splash of colour, pattern and/or texture, which can be moved or replaced seasonally as a way to keep the décor fresh. Don’t be scared to go bold, as you can always move or temporarily store it later for a change. › If a room has one major seating group, a rug can anchor the seating area, or fill almost the whole room. › Your area rug should reach the furniture it’s grouping together, rather than float in the middle. Get a size big enough to at least tuck under the front legs of sofas and chairs. › A dining room rug should anchor the dining chairs even when they have people sitting in them (usually about two ft. from the edge of the table). › Rugs tend to come in standard sizes, so you can measure your space in advance and have a pretty good idea of what to look for. Very common: 4 by 6 ft., 5 by 7 ft., 6 by 9 ft., 8 by 10 ft., 9 by 12 ft. and 12 by 14 ft.

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Yanic Simard is the Principal Designer of the Toronto Interior Design Group, a regular design guest expert on City’s Cityline and columnist for The Toronto Star newspaper.

Follow him on Twitter @yanicsimard or on facebook.com/yanic.simard. Read his blogs on tidg.ca and every Thursday on the Thermador Facebook Page’s blog (facebook. com/ThermadorCanada). Yanic is design editor of New Condo Guide and writes for many other Canadian and international publications. Send questions or comments to info@tidg.ca

DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Developments.

BUILDERS:Cami Custom Homes, Marco Antonio Homes, Open LOCATION: Windermere Blvd., West of 170 St.

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DEVELOPER: Melcor Developments BUILDERS: Ace Lange Homes, Birkholz Homes, Carriage Signature Homes, Landmark Classic Homes, Habitat Studio, Perry Signature Homes Inc. LOCATION: next to Whitemud Creek Ravine

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DEVELOPER: Delcon Creekwood BUILDERS: Alldritt Homes, Artisan Homes, Marcson Homes, Bedrock Homes, Homes by Avi, Kimberley Homes, Landmark Homes, Landmark Communities, ReidBuilt Homes, Landmark Legacy Homes, Rohit Communities LOCATION: South of Ellerslie Road & West of 141 Street

156 St.

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DEVELOPER: Windermere Lands Ltd., Windermere Ambleside Ltd. BUILDERS: Marcson Homes, Bedrock Homes, Kimberley Homes, Homes by Avi, Kanvi Homes LOCATION: Terwillegar Drive and Anthony Henday Drive

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DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Coventry Homes, MacLachlan & Mitchell Homes, Pacesetter Homes, Sterling Homes, Sterling Squared, Rohit Communities LOCATION: 170 St & 7th Ave. S.W.

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Developer: UnitedCommunities Builders: RSL - Homesby Avi, Pacesetter, Parkwood Homes, Landmark Homes. RPL - Pacesetter, Landmark Legacy Homes, Rohit Communities. Duplex Homes (front attached Garages) - Parkwood Homes, Landmark Legacy. Duplex Homes (rear attached garages) - Homes by Avi, Rohit Communities.

LOCATION: 156 Street & Ellerslie Road

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DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Developments BUILDERS: Ace Lange Homes, Homes

by Managen, Dolce Vita Homes, Artisan Homes, Carriage Signature Homes, Sunny Valley Homes, Averton Homes, MacLachlan & Mitchell Homes, Open LOCATION: Windermere Blvd. West of 170 St.

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DEVELOPER: MLC Group BUILDERS: Cameron Homes, Rohit Communities, Hillview Master Builder, Kimberley Homes, Landmark Homes, Parkwood Master Builder, Aacropolis Homes, Ace Lange Homes, Carriage Signature Homes, Perry Signature Homes LOCATION: West of 180th Street and South of Ellerslie Road (9th Ave)

DEVELOPER: Windermere Lands Ltd. BUILDERS: Dolce Vita Homes, Bedrock Homes, Thomsen Built, Kimberley Homes, Daytona Homes Master Builder LOCATION: 170th Street & Ellerslie Road

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DEVELOPER: Brookfield Residential BUILDERS: Lincolnberg Master Builder, Daytona Homes Master Builder, Look Homes Master Builder, Homes By Avi, Maple Isle Homes, Brookfield Homes LOCATION: South of Ellerslie Road & West of 141 Street.

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DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Developments BUILDERS: Bedrock Homes, Dolce Vita Homes, Western Living Homes LOCATION: Winderemere Blvd. West of 170 Street

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DEVELOPER: VIP Development Group.

BUILDERS: Open, Iconic Homes LOCATION: North of 9th Ave. and 170 St.

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The Seventh Annual

Ambleside Carnival

by Salina Yara Halabi The sun was shining on Sunday, Sept. 8 for

Ambleside’s fun-filled Carnival. This family affair attracted more than 1,500 excited guests who enjoyed an array of activities that thrilled both the young and young at heart. Among the most popular attractions was a giant ferris wheel which provided a bird’s eye view of the beautiful Ambleside community. A petting zoo brought guests face to face with some furry friends, while a balloon artist, face painter and magician enchanted all who joined in on the fun.

Great entertainment was in full swing throughout the community, and not even the smallest of guests were overlooked – a Gymboree station offered plenty of activities for little ones to take part in. And, no carnival is complete without some tasty eats to indulge in! Guests were treated to hot dogs provided by Fat Franks, buttery popcorn and the carnival classic – cotton candy. Plus, attendees had the chance to enter to win one of 10 $100 gift cards to a Currents retailer of their choice.

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Homes, Kimberley Homes and Marcson Homes.

Homes by Avi provided a rear-laned home option, while Marcson presented semi-detached homes.

Executive duplexes by Averton Homes and a triplex home option from Kimberley Homes will also soon be available in the community.

Ambleside in Windermere offers numerous home style options to choose from that are sure to suit any lifestyle. Residents in Ambleside benefit from a community that offers charming parks and playgrounds, an amenity filled shopping centre with the nearby Currents, and convenient access to the Anthony Henday Freeway.

To learn more about the Ambleside community visit amblesidewindermere.ca

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everal months ago, we put out the call: Do you enjoy living in Ambleside? Would you like to represent the community?

Tell us more.

Then we waited to see if anyone would answer…

We already know people living here are fun, friendly and generous. They gladly shovel their neighbours’ walks, share the

“We love being 20 minutes to anywhere.”

Darcy, Melissa & big pups, Chevy Chase & Berkeley

“We’ve got great neighbours.”

Jenny & son, Pavel

“We get to grow with the community.”

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harvest of their summer gardens, and lend a hand building the deck on the house next door.

So we waited…

But not for long.

The Amblesiders here were quick to respond simply because they’re proud of where they live.

And we discovered that the best way to talk about Ambleside is to let the people do it for us.

“It’s great to have a big backyard again.”

Tanya, Kit & daughters, Mayson, Eden & Ivy

“I look forward to driving home every day.”

Bobby, Harmony & son, Xavier

“It’s a small town feel in the big city.”

Craig

That’s just a sample. For more on what it’s really like to live in Ambleside, visit AmblesideWindermere.ca

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Urban Series in Ambleside starting from

$540,000

Introducing the Urban Series by Kanvi Homes. This new series offers all the modern hallmarks of Kanvi, but at a price-point accessible for the first or second-time home buyers. We bring together the benefits of new home construction with modern and contemporary design that complement the family lifestyle.

Ambleside Showhome 3691 Allan Drive SW Area Manager: Betty Semeniuk Phone: 780 862 9012 Email: betty@kanvihomes.com

Showhome hours Monday - Thursday: 2 - 8pm Friday: Closed Saturday, Sunday, Holidays: Noon - 5pm

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*Price includes lot, home & GST. Price subject to change without notice.

Creek wood Cha ppel l e.co m Keep in touch with Creekwood

Find your way to Creekwood in September and October on most Saturdays you can participate in great YMCA events like Yoga, Zumba, Bootcamp and tons more – for free!

Showhome Hours: Mon-Thurs, 2–8 pm │ Sat-Sun, 12–5 pm

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TIME IS RUNNING OUT to purchase in Upper Windermere.

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Only a limited number of estate lots and premier homes remain. Visit the showhomes of Sunny Valley Homes and Averton Homes today.

SUNNY VALLEY HOMES 780-966-3758 4210 WESTCLIFF COURT SW AVERTON HOMES 780-638-5878 2306 WARRY COURT SW Buy a lot from the developer: BEAVERBROOK 780-484-4389

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EVELOPER: United Communities D BUILDERS: Landmark Legacy, Homes by Avi, Landmark Communities, Landmark Homes, Park Royal Homes, Kirkland Homes LOCATION: North of Ellerslie Rd. on 66 Street

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DEVELOPER: Brookfield Residential BUILDERS: Mosaic Townhomes, Brookfield Duplexes, Innovations by Jayman, Daytona Homes Master Builder, Landmark Homes, Homes by Avi, Pacesetter Homes, Landmark Classic Homes, Canyon Spring Master builder, Aacropolis Homes LOCATION: Ellerslie Rd. & Parsons Rd.

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EVELOPER: Rohit Land Dev. D BUILDERS: Art Custom Homes, White Eagle Homes, D’Cor Homes, Rohit Communities, Celebration Homes LOCATION: 1 km South of Ellerslie Road on 111 Street SW

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DEVELOPER: VIP Development Group of Companies BUILDERS: Open LOCATION: South Of Ellerslie Rd. between 66 Street & 75 Street

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DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Pacesetter Homes, Sterling Homes, Look Homes LOCATION: James Mowatt Trail & Rutherford Rd.

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DEVELOPER: MLC Group / Cameron Communities BUILDERS: Cameron Homes, Crimson Cove Homes LOCATION: South of Ellerslie Rd. on 66 Street

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DEVELOPER : Carrington Land BUILDERS : Bedrock Homes LOCATION : 5624 - 7th ave

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EVELOPER: MLC Group / JCA D Financial BUILDERS: Cameron Homes, Greenboro Homes, Sterling Homes, Pacesetter Homes, Landmark Communities, Lincolnberg Master Builder, Tamarack Park, Sterling Squared, Landmark Legacy LOCATION: South of Ellerslie Rd. on 66 St.

EVELOPER: MLC Group / JCA Financial D BUILDERS: Innovations by Jayman, Landmark Legacy, Rohit Communities, Jayman MasterBuilt, Sterling Homes LOCATION: South on James Mowatt Trail and South of 30 Avenue SW

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DEVELOPER:Brookfield Residential BUILDERS:Front attached Homes: Homes

by Avi, Sterling Homes, Jayman MasterBUILT Rear-Detached Homes: Landmark Legacy Homes, Daytona Master Builder SemiDetached:Axio by Brookfield Homes LOCATION:turn south off of Ellerslie on 91st Street, turn east on 25th Ave SW.

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DEVELOPER:United Communities BUILDERS: RSL - Kirkland, Landmark, Morrison and Montorio Duplex - Morrison, Montorio and Innovations by Jayman LOCATION: South on Ellerslie to 66th Street

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DEVELOPER: Cancom Development BUILDER: Konark Homes, Cancom Homes, Infiniti Homes, Open LOCATION : South on 101 Street to Towship Road 510. Turn east to EastVistas Blvd. (follow signs)

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DEVELOPER: Cameron Communities BUILDER: Marcson Homes LOCATION: Just off Ellerslie, on 57th Street SW – and 7th ave

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EVELOPER: United Communities D BUILDERS: Caliber Master Builder, Kimberley Homes, White Eagle Homes, Parkwood Master Builder LOCATION: 111th Street & 30th Ave

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EVELOPER: Rohit Land Development D BUILDERS: Celebration Homes, OPEN LOCATION: Ellerslie Road & Blackmud Creek Ravine

Nine builders to choose from!

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Finishes, lighting and appliance upgr ades enhance

the aesthetic appeal of your home or condo and pride of ownership, but buyers need to make strategic selections that also improve functionality and help the unit stand out in a positive way at resale.

“Be smart, temper your inner designer and keep your upgrades neutral, or the extra money you’ve put into the upgrades will vanish at resale,” says Brad J. Lamb, president, Brad J. Lamb Realty in Toronto and Lamb Development Corp. “Personal statements, such as bright red, yellow or green kitchen cabinets, will take much longer to sell and you’ll take a big haircut on price.”

Whether you plan to stay in your home for five or 15 years, chances are you’ll eventually sell the place, so the return on your investment must be considered. It’s virtually guaranteed you’ll recoup the premium you’ll pay to be up on a higher floor, because buyers typically look up before they look at the interior finishes. However, it’s impossible to predict what, if any, reward will be reaped on upgrades. The reality is that most people upgrade because they want to feel fabulous every time they look around their condo, and they’re equally committed to impressing family and friends.

Even functionality tends to be a secondary consideration. Unfortunately, the upgrades’ impact on resale value is rarely top of mind, although it’s something every condo buyer should think about if money matters to them.

“It’s all about the aesthetics and impressing everyone – functionality doesn’t come into it at all,” says Tim Huxley, lead sales consultant at Streetside Homes in Calgary.

“You’re most likely to get the best return on kitchen and bathroom upgrades, where appliances, countertops and backsplashes offer plenty of visual impact for your dollar.”

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not pop up in realtors’ searches, let alone be considered for a viewing.

However, provided your pricing is competitive, your upgrades could give your unit the edge over those equipped with just the standard finishes.

“Quality finishes will catch the eye of the more discerning consumer, but most buyers get caught up in the furniture,” Lamb says. “You’ll spend less and reap greater rewards if you save that money to paint your walls something other than white and have the unit professionally staged for resale.”

The range and cost of finish upgrades varies widely from developer to developer, with some installing what would typically be considered upgrades as standard in every unit, including a high-end glass bac splash, gas lines for barbecues on balconies and gas stoves in kitchens. Others offer just a handful of relatively standard upgrades, such as stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors and granite countertops. Some C O N T I N U E D on p a g e 1 1 6 . . .

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“It’s your dream home and you’ll be living there, but you don’t want your equity vanishing,” Lamb says. “Upgrade just enough to make your new home look and feel good.”

Ask yourself how the average person will react to that countertop or soaker tub as you remember that many buyers will go for a great location over the upgrades. How practical, functional and relevant is it really?

How many homebuyers will actually see it as a must-have versus a nice-tohave feature?

Although it’s widely accepted that it’s virtually impossible to keep stainless steel appliances fingerprint free, homebuyers don’t care because they look so good. While many like the feel of carpet in bedrooms, many buyers today actually prefer hardwood due to environmental sensitivities. “Carpet is 116 New home Guide | sep 27 - oct 25, 2013

Ask yourself how the average person will react to that countertop or soaker tub as you remember that many buyers will go for a great location over the upgrades. bad for allergies and collects dust and bacteria,” says Karen Reimann, a realtor with ReMax Hallmark. While many will love that sleek, sexy oversized shower stall, that upgrade makes resale sense only if there is a tub in another bathroom.

Meanwhile, seemingly dull upgrades, such as additional wall sockets and extra pot or track lighting, are affordable and can be a re-selling point everywhere from the living room and kitchen to the bedrooms, den and home office.

Condo builders and developers typically charge two to five times what homebuyers would pay to buy and install everything from hardwood floors to undermount sinks and valance lights to rain-shower heads. While some industry insiders suggest that’s unfair, others point out that consumers are willing to pay for the convenience and accompanying warranties as well as the single point of contact in the form of the condo manager.

“Buyers appreciate that we’ve done the research, narrowed the selection down to the most appropriate options, and deal with the various trades to coordinate and oversee the installations,” says Stephanie Butler, manager of sales and marketing at Amacon, which has projects under development in Vancouver and in Mississauga, Ont., and offers custom upgrades like an iPad entertainment system including suite surround sound. “Investors who plan to rent out the units tend to spend less on upgrades than buyers who plan to live in their units.”

Because consumers often commit to their new condos and upgrades 12 to 36 months before taking possession, Lamb suggests homeowners specify the products, brands and manufacturers or the equivalent in the contract: “Memories fade and perceptions change over time, so use the contract to get what you paid for.”

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1 MAPLERIDGE & OAKRIDGE COMMUNITIES

DEVELOPER: Maple Ridge & Oak Ridge Communities BUILDERS: Country Hills Homes LOCATION: 17 Street between Sherwood Park Freeway and Whitemud Drive

2 TAMARACK

DEVELOPER: Dundee Developments

UILDERS: Landmark Homes, Homes B

by AVI, JDL Homes, Landmark Legacy Homes, Landmark Communities, Coventry Homes LOCATION: From Whitemud go South on 17 Street & follow the signs to Tamarack Gate

3 LAUREL

DEVELOPER: Dundee Developments

UILDERS: Coventry Homes, B Greenboro Homes, Landmark Homes, Homes by AVI, Landmark Legacy Homes, Lincolnberg Master Builder, Landmark Communities LOCATION: South of 23 Avenue and East of 34 Street

4 LAUREL CROSSING

DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities

BUILDERS: Pacesetter Homes, Sterling Homes, Landmark Homes, Tristate Signature Homes, Sterling Squared, Bedrock Homes, Connect Homes LOCATION:34 Street & 16A Avenue

5 MAPLE CREST

DEVELOPER: Dundee Developments BUILDERS: Homes by Avi, Coventry Homes, Greenboro Homes, Landmark Homes, Landmark Legacy, Lincolnberg Master Builder, Landmark Communities, Bedrock Homes LOCATION: Maple Road (38th Avenue NW) and 8th Street

6 WILLOW HAVEN

DEVELOPER: CarringtonLand BUILDERS: Bedrock Homes LOCATION: 5624 7th Ave SW.

7 TAMARACK COMMON

DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Pacesetter Homes, Sterling Homes, & Parkwood Master Builder SHOWHOMES COMING SOON LOCATION: 17 Street and 23 Avenue, south of Millcreek Nursery

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Enjoy savory pumpkin pie and whip cream, refreshments, a scaaary bouncy castle and amazing enter to win prizes.

It’s great family homes and family fun rolled into a wonderful experience that could last a lifetime.

Maple Crest, Dundee Developments’ impressive family neighbourhood, is proud to introduce an incredible NEW collection of duplex show homes located adjacent to a 75 acre wetland. Stage II also features lake oriented walk out lots, standard front garage lots, and detached garage home sites.

During the Grand Opening to celebrate these homes, and the existing Stage I show homes, families can enjoy great kid’s activities, contests and prizes, and even pick out a FREE Halloween pumpkin while supplies last.

Live By The Water The magnificent Fulton wetland, a natural reserve west of the show homes, offers superb recreation opportunities.

This includes tree lined ravine trails, walking paths and vast expanses of open green space and park.

For information on this spectacular lifestyle community, visit the show homes. You can register for updates and promotional offers when available at www.livemaplecrest.com

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DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Stardust Homes, Open LOCATION: Coady Blvd. & McDowell Wynd, South of Rollyview Rd.

2 TRIBUTE

DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Lakeview Homes, Tristate Signature Homes LOCATION: Dunlop Wynd & Caledonia Dr.

3 WINDROSE

DEVELOPER: Maclab Enterprises BUILDERS: Homes by Sher-Bilt, Cornerbrook Construction, Jacob’s Construction, McLean & McLean Custom Homes LOCATION: Exit at 50 Ave off Highway 2, proceed west, then go south on RR 253 to Windrose

4 SUNTREE

DEVELOPER: Maclab Enterprises BUILDERS: Kimberly General Partner, Cobblestone Master Builder, Bedrock Homes, Caliber Master Builder, Entity Homes, B&H Homes, Landmark Homes LOCATION: Grant MacEwan Boulevard & Suntree Promenade

5 SOUTHFORK

DEVELOPER: Tamani Communities BUILDERS: Dolce Vita Homes, Homes

by Avi, Innovations by Jayman, Jayman MasterBUILT LOCATION: Highway 2A & 50th Street

6 ROBINSON DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook

Developments

BUILDERS: Bedrock Homes, Dolce

Vita Homes, Homes by Sher-Bilt,

Western Living Homes

LOCATION: South of Rolly View Road

on C.W. Gaetz Drive

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•R ECREATIONAL FACILITIES: Recreation & Culture Centre, Performing Arts Centre, 18 hole Golf Course & Public Library.

•M EDICAL FACILITIES: Full Service Community Hospital and Full Ambulance Service.

•P ARKS & PATHWAYS: 27 parks including Telford Lake, Fred John’s Park & Lions Campground.

THE CITY OF LEDUC,

a thriving Industrial, Commercial & Agricultural Community continues to experience growth and expansion.

“A great place to call home!”

For more information contact The City of Leduc at 780-980-7177

• POPULATION: Approx 12,500 • LOCATED: 2 miles South of Edmonton on 50th street.

• SCHOOLS: 5 Schools from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

French Immersion offered in all.

• GROCERY: Sobeys, Extra Foods • RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: Beaumont Regional Activities Centre and numerous outdoor facilities.

• MEDICAL FACILITIES: 10 minutes to Grey Nuns Hospital. Served by Edmonton Ambulance.

• PARKS & PATHWAYS: Approximately 170 acres of parkland & km of inter-connected walkways.

•17 MINUTES TO THE AIRPORT

Come visit us and discover why

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“Life is Better in Beaumont” for more information call 780-929-8782

or visit our website at town.beaumont.ab.ca

1 COLONIALE ESTATES

DEVELOPER: ARW Development Corp.

BUILDERS: Montorio Homes, Etiquette Homes LOCATION: 50 St. & Coloniale Way

2 GOUDREAU TERRACE

DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Landmark Homes LOCATION: 50th Avenue & 62nd Street

3 PLACE CHALEUREUSE

DEVELOPER: Mandalay Developments BUILDERS: Royer Homes, Orca Homes, Goldenwood Homes, Davies & Company, Landmark Communities LOCATION: 50 Street & Blvd. Soleil

4 TRIOMPHE ESTATES

DEVELOPER: United Communities BUILDERS: Caliber Master Builder, Landmark Homes, Landmark Communities, Pacesetter Homes LOCATION: West on 50th Street at Rue Montalet (follow the signs)

6 RUISSEAU

DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Look Homes Master Builder.

LOCATION: It is located on the south side of 50th ave at 66st.

7 ROYAL OAKS

DEVELOPER: Cancom Development BUILDERS: Konark Homes, Cancom Homes, Infiniti Homes, Open LOCATION: From Beaumont: West on Township Road 510 to East Vistas Blvd. (follow signs) From Edmonton: South on 101 St. to Township Road 510, east on Township Road 510 to East Vistas Blvd. (follow signs)

CREATE POSSIBILITIES.

WE’RE BUILDING A COMMUNITY TOGETHER. JOIN US.

W O E EN SH OM P H WO O

Royal Oaks is imagined from an inquiry to “do good”. Wellness, fresh-air, uncompromised value, extended family time, play space, a daily retreat from stress and close proximity to all amenities. A whole new standard of spacious and attainable estate living is being created at Beaumont’s west- and Edmonton’s south-border.

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DEVELOPER: S&D Group Development Ltd BUILDERS: Abington Homes, Ashton Homes, Royer Homes, Open LOCATION: 44 Ave. just off 44 St.

5 DANSEREAU MEADOWS

Visit cancomdevelopment.com or contact us at 780.442.1111 for more information.

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IN BEAUTIFUL BEAUMONT • A striking community nestled around our ‘championship’ Coloniale Golf Course • Enjoy a friendly small town family lifestyle - with big city proximity • Master planned living with parks, shops, schools (offering French Immersion)

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On the other hand, it may seem like the day of reckoning is here. When you leave the workplace, will you have enough money to see you through the retirement you’ve always wanted?

Indeed, as many as 50 per cent of all seniors surveyed recently said they believe their retirement savings will be exhausted within 10 years. This means that, for many, finding a creative solution will be critical for maintaining financial independence.

How about this one?

Stay in your home for as long as you like and, based on the real estate value, receive a cash flow to supplement your income. Here’s how it could work for you:

» If you have reached age 55, you may be eligible for the CHIP Home Income Plan from HomEquity Bank. It allows you to convert up to 50 per cent of the equity into tax-free cash. » Unlike other loans on the market, there are no credit or income qualifications, and you are not required to service the interest or repay the principal until you choose to move or sell. » It is also guaranteed that you will never have to repay more than the fair market value of the house at the time of the sale.

When considering if this solution is right for your financial circumstances, you may be interested to know that a typical CHIP customer has an annual household income of less than $75,000, and 79 per cent of them had less than $250,000 saved for retirement.

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7 SOUTHCREEK

DEVELOPER: Reid Worldwide Corporation BUILDERS: ReidBuilt Homes LOCATION: Fairway Drive DEVELOPER: Unitech Construction Services Ltd. BUILDERS: Ashton Homes, Caribbean Homes, Fox Maple Homes, Innova Homes, Sierra Homes, Stellar Homes LOCATION: South off highway 16A onto Highway 779 (also known as 48 Street)

3 LAKE WESTERRA

DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Coventry Homes, Sterling Homes LOCATION: Golf Course Rd. & 79 Ave.

5 SILVERSTONE

DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: ReidBuilt Homes LOCATION: South on Boundary Rd at 44th Ave.

DEVELOPER: Wilcor Development Group BUILDERS: Wilcor Homes, Open LOCATION: Spring Lake Exit off of Hwy 16A & Range Road 15 DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Pacesetter Homes, Alquinn Homes LOCATION: South of Fairway Drive & West of Boundary Road

8 THE ESTATES AT WATERS EDGE

DEVELOPER: Waters Edge Developments BUILDER: Waters Edge Developments LOCATION: Only 20 mins West of Stony Plain On Hwy 43 at Gunn & Just 35 mins West of St. Albert on Hwy 37 located on the North Shore of Lac Ste Anne

9 HILLS OF TWIN LAKES

DEVELOPER: Dyrbye Developments Ltd. BUILDERS: Open LOCATION: 2 miles North of Yellowhead Trail on highway 779 & 1.5 miles West on twp road 534

10 WILLOWS END

S TO I ELL N N O TH P ING W E HA L G SE O TS EN ER 1 A L

DEVELOPER: Jaffer Developments BUILDER: Jaffer Developments LOCATION: 48 Street and Willow Park Road North

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• POPULATION: 10,544 and Growing.

• LOCATED: 20 km west of Edmonton on Hwy 16A • SCHOOLS: 4 Kindergarten to grade nine, Senior high, French Immersion & including 2 Religious schools.

• GROCERY: Extensive with new Big Box National Outlets 2 km to the east of town.

• RECREATION FACILITIES: New tri-municipal recreation complex east of town. 18 hole CPGA Championship Golf Coarse, curling, skating, library, Municipal Heritage Centre, Heritage Walk of Murals.

• MEDICAL FACILITIES: New 70 bed acute & extended care hospital.

Full ambulance services. 3 Medical Clinics.

• PARKS & PATHWAYS: Extensive, including 12 km of pathways, watercourses & Lions campground.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS • FOREST GREEN 5210 - 45 Street 963-7366 [1] • HIGH PARK 40 Highridge Way 963-2222 [1] [2] • MEMORIAL COMPOSITE 5116 - 55 Avenue 963-2255 [3] • MERIDIAN HEIGHTS 4119 - 43 Street 963-2280 [1][2] • STONY PLAIN CENTRAL 5108 - 55 Avenue 963-2203 [1][2]

SEPARATE SCHOOLS • JOHN PAUL II 5801 - 48 Street 963-2526 [1][2]

PRIVATE SCHOOLS • ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN 5014 - 53 Avenue 963-2715 [1] Elementary K-6 [2] Junior High 7-9 [3] High School 10-12

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1 HILLDOWNS

DEVELOPER: Robson Developments Ltd. BUILDERS: Challenger Homes LOCATION: Grove Drive & King Street

2 VANDERBUILT COMMON

DEVELOPER: SG Developments BUILDER: MacLachlan & Mitchell Homes LOCATION: Century Rd & Viscount Common

3 SPRUCE VILLAGE

DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Developments BUILDERS: Alquinn Homes, Cove Properties, Hillview Homes, Open LOCATION: Century Road & Grove Dr.

4 PARKLAND VILLAGE

DEVELOPER: Parkland Village BUILDERS: Country Hills Homes LOCATION: Yellowhead Trail West To Century Rd, North 2 min.

5 HAWTHORNE AT HEATHERGLEN

DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Alquinn Homes, City Homes.

LOCATION: North of Hwy 16A on Jennifer Heill Way, East on Hawthorne Gate

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6 SPRINGATE AT SPRUCE RIDGE

DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Sterling Homes, Sterling Squared, Alquinn Homes LOCATION: On Jennifer Heil West of Tri-Leisure Center

7 GREENBURY

DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Developments BUILDERS: Western Living Homes, Dolce Vita Homes, Alquinn Homes, Cami Comfort Homes, MacLachlan & Mitchell Homes LOCATION: Grove Drive & Pioneer Road

8 HILLS OF TWIN LAKES

DEVELOPER: Dyrbye Developments Ltd. BUILDERS: Open LOCATION: 2 miles North of Yellowhead Trail on highway 779 & 1.5 miles West on twp road 534

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•P OPULATION: 26,271.

•L OCATED: 11 km west of Edmonton on Hwy 16 or 16A. • SCHOOLS: 9 Public & Separate Schools.

• GROCERY: 11 Grocery/ Convenience stores, Safeway, IGA Garden Market, The Real Canadian Superstore & Walmart.

• RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: Twin Ice Arena, Curling Rink, Golf Course, TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre, many soccer fields and baseball diamonds.

• MEDICAL FACILITIES: Member of the West View Regional Health Authority with almost 50 Medical & Dental practitioners.

• PARKS & PATHWAYS: 15+ km of pathways spread throughout 230 hectares of natural & developed park space.

10 KENTON VILLAGE

DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Developments BUILDERS: Alquinn Homes, and Urbanage Homes LOCATION: Century Road, South of Highway 16 at Vanderbilt Common

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DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Developments BUILDERS: Alquinn Homes, and Hillview Master Builder LOCATION: Century Road, South of Highway 16 at Vanderbilt Common

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DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Developments BUILDERS: Averton Homes & MacLachlan & Mitchell Homes LOCATION: Grove Drive, East of Century Road

9 DEER PARK ESTATES

DEVELOPER: Broadview Developments Inc. BUILDERS: Rococo Homes, Alta Rose Homes, Evani Homes, Lang Built LOCATION: Grove Drive and Jennifer Heil Way

As Alberta’s 11th city, Spruce Grove is your city in the “country”. The place to live....naturally. for more information call (780) 962-7612 or visit our website at www.sprucegrove.org

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This is even tougher than buying shoes.”

In Kenton Village, the living is so easy, it’s hard to find things to complain about. No wonder, when you’re a stone’s throw away from the future home of the Westwind Retail Centre, 60-acre Jubilee Park, Tri-Leisure Centre and anything else you could ever want. Not to mention easy access to Edmonton via Highway 16. Ah, the good life. Not everyone can handle it. kentonvillage.ca

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02 Mix a small amount of wallpaper paste. Take a pasting brush and, starting from the seam on the lampshade, paste a section of about 20 cm. Don’t overload the brush or the shade – the paste can be very wet.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED BEFORE YOU START:

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03 Line the edge of the wallpaper offcut up against the seam and smooth into place over the glued section of the shade – don’t press too hard or you may dent the shade. Adjust the wallpaper until it’s sitting flush with the top and lower edges of the shade, as well as being aligned along the shade seam.

04 To avoid bubbles or crinkles, carefully brush from the centre of the shade to the outside edges using a clean, dry soft bristled wallpaper brush.

05 Leave to dry completely before fixing the shade to your lampbase.

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DEVELOPER: Canterra Developments Corp.

BUILDERS: DiGiuseppe Interior Design, Las Palmas Estate Homes LOCATION: Poirer Ave, just off Sir Winston Churchill Ave.

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DEVELOPER: Genstar Development Co. UILDERS: OPEN B LOCATION: Giroux Rd. & Lacombe Dr. DEVELOPER: Genstar Development Co. BUILDERS: Homexx Homes, Ironstone Homes, C2 Homes, San Rufo Homes, Vista Homes LOCATION: Northridge Dr. and Giroux Rd.

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•R ECREATION FACILITIES: 28 ball diamonds, 47 soccer/football fields, 4 Regulation Rugby Fields, 1 regulation BMX track, 7 pools, 3 NHL size hockey arenas, 2 indoor arenas and 27 outdoor ice surfaces, Arden Theatre, Historic sites, Art Gallery, Museum

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DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Developments BUILDERS: open LOCATION: Sturgeon Road between the Sturgeon Valley Golf Course & Riverlot 56 Natural Area

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•M EDICAL FACILITIES: Hospital, 2 Medical Clinics, and Local Ambulance.

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•P ARKS & PATHWAYS: Numerous Parks, Walking, Biking and Cross Country Ski Trails.

2 FAIRFAX LANE

DEVELOPER: Alldritt Land Corporation LP BUILDERS: Alldritt Homes LOCATION: South on Miquelon, left on Erie St., and left on Fairfax Close

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EVELOPER: Strata Developments D BUILDERS: Rosecroft Homes, Dynasty Builders, Morrow Homes, Open LOCATION: 53 St. & 40 Ave.

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2 SOUTHFORT RIDGE

DEVELOPER: Strata Developments BUILDERS: Anez Homes, CMK Homes, Eminent Developments, Glenora Homes, Rockshore Homes, Rundle Homes LOCATION: Southfort Blvd & Ridgeland Way

3 SOUTHFORT MEADOWS

DEVELOPER: Strata Developments BUILDERS: Homexx Homes, Landover Homes, Stoneridge Homes LOCATION: Southfort Drive & Meadowview Drive

4 SOUTHFORT ESTATES

DEVELOPER: Strata Developments BUILDERS: Open to public LOCATION: Southfort Drive & Greenfield Way

5 FOREST RIDGE IN WEST PARK

DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Pacesetter Homes, Homes by Santos, Victory Homes, Open LOCATION: Westpark Drive & Cranberry Bend

6 WEST WOODLANDS

DEVELOPER: Strata Developments BUILDERS: Oleksyn Homes, Clearview Homes, Open.

LOCATION: 55 St. & Sunset cres. Bruderheim

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DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Sterling Homes, Sterling Squared, Rohit Communities, LOCATION: 94 St. & Sienna Blvd.

AREA INFO • POPULATION: Over 18,653 • LOCATED: Adjacent to the northeast boundary of the provincial capital, the City of Edmonton-15 minutes close.

• SCHOOLS: 6 Public Schools, 3 Separate Schools, 1 Christian School.

• GROCERY: Sobey’s Station Square, Canada Safeway, No Frills.

• RECREATION & CULTURE FACILITIES: Dow Centennial Centre, Tennis courts, campground, baseball diamonds, golf course, indoor pool, outdoor ice rinks (2), curling rink, 3 arenas, indoor soccer, gymnasium, fitness centre, performing arts theatre, visual arts gallery, pottery studio.

• MEDICAL FACILITIES: New Hospital Opening in 2012, 5 Medical Clinics.

• PARKS & PATHWAYS: 360 hectares of park/ recreational/ natural land with 30 kilometres of paved trails for walking, running, biking, rollerblading and cross-country skiing.

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DEVELOPER: Genstar Development Co. BUILDERS: Coventry Homes, Greenboro Homes, Park Royal Homes, Sterling Homes, Landmark Communities, Christensen Developments LOCATION: Clover Bar Rd. North of Baseline Rd.

2 SHERWOOD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES

DEVELOPER: VIP Development Group BUILDERS: Open LOCATION: South of Wye Rd. on Range Rd. 233 Across from Fountain Creek Estates

Highway 628

3 FOXBORO

DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Challenger Homes, ReidBuilt Homes, MacLachlan Mitchell Homes, LOCATION: East of Clover Bar Road on Foxboro Drive

4 ARDROSSAN HEIGHTS

DEVELOPER: Strata Developments BUILDERS: Open LOCATION: 4 miles east of Sherwood Park on Baseline Road North at RR 824 to Ardrossan NEW LOTS COMING SOON!

5 LAKELAND RIDGE

DEVELOPER: Genstar Development Co. BUILDERS: Challenger Homes, Landmark Homes, Ironwood Homes, Rohit Communities, Homes by AVI, Daytona Homes Master Builder LOCATION: Cloverbar Rd. & Crimson Dr.

6 SUMMERWOOD

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DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Jayman MasterBUILT, Pacesetter Homes, Rohit Communities, Open LOCATION: East of Clover Bar Rd. North of Baseline Rd. on Lakeland Dr.

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Home Builders Alldritt Homes Artisan Homes Inc. Bedrock Homes Brookfield Homes Caliber Master Builder Cameron Homes Inc. Canyon Spring Master Builder Carriage Signature Homes

web directory

www.artisancommunities.ca www.bedrockhomes.ca www.buildwithbrookfield.com www.calibermasterbuilder.ca www.cameronhomes.ca www.canyonspringhomes.com www.carriagesignature.com

Celebration Homes

www.celebrationhomes.ca

Challenger Homes

www.challengerhomes.com

Cobblestone Master Builder

www.mycobblestone.ca

Concept Homes

www.concepthomes.ca

Compass Rose Homes Inc. Country Hills Home Sales

www.compassrose.ca www.countryhillshomes.com

Coventry Homes

www.coventry-homes.com

Darren’s Homes

www.darrenshomes.com

Daytona Homes Master Builder

www.daytonahomes.ca

Dolce Vita Homes LP

www.dolcevitahomes.ca

Effect Home Builders

www.effecthomes.ca

Encore Master Builder Fekete Homes Green Living Homes Gannet Homes Master Builder Homes by Avi Homes by Santos Construction Homexx Corporation Impact Homes Innovations by Jayman

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www.alldritthomes.com

www.encoremasterbuilder.com www.feketehomes.ca www.greenlivinghomes.ca www.gannethomes.com www.homesbyavi.com www.santoshomes.ca www.homexx.ca www.impacthomes.ca www.jayman.com

Jayman MasterBUILT Kanvi Homes Kensington Homes Master Builder Kimberley Homes Landmark Group of Builders Lincolnberg Master Builder MacLachlan & Mitchell Homes Maple Isle Homes Marco Antonio Homes Montorio Homes Pacesetter Homes Parkwood Master Builder Perry Signature Homes Inc.

www.jayman.com www.kanvihomes.com www.KensingtonCustom.com www.buildwithkimberley.ca www.landmarkgroup.ca www.lincolnberg.com www.macmitch-homes.com www.mapleislehomes.ca www.marcoantoniohomes.com www.montorio.ca www.yourpacesetter.com www.parkwoodmasterbuilder.com www.perryhomes.ca

Pompei Homes

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ReidBuilt Homes

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Rococo Homes Rohit Communities Rosecroft Custom Homes Sabal Homes San Rufo Homes

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S2 Squared by Sterling Homes

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Sterling Homes Edmonton Ltd.

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Thomsen Built

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Urban Living by Landmark

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web directory

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Front - Attached Garage Homes

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Developers/Communities Allard in Heritage Valley by MLC Group / JCA Financial Allard Heritage Valley by United Communities

www.allard.ca

www.allardheritagevalley.ca

Alpine Ridge in Terrace Heights by Qualico Communities Ambleside in Windermere Aurora by Melcor Developments Beaverbrook Developments Brintnell by Qualico Communities

web directory

Brookfield Residential Callaghan by Rohit Land Development Cameron Communities Cameron Heights Canada Lands Company Canterra Developments Corp.

Chappelle Gardens

www.alpine-ridge.ca

www.amblesidewindermere.ca www.auroraedmonton.com www.beaverbrook.ca www.brintnelledmonton.com www.brookfieldrp.com www.liveincallaghan.com www.cameroncommunities.ca www.cameronheights.com www.villageatgriesbach.com www.canterradevelopments.com www.chappellegardens.com

Creekwood Chappelle

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Dundee Developments

www.dundeedevelopments.com

Ellerslie Heights by United Communities Forest Ridge by Qualico Communities

www.ellerslieheights.ca www.forestridgefortsask.com

GARDENS

Foxboro by Qualico Communities Genstar Development Company

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www.foxborosherwoodpark.com www.genstar.com

Glenridding by United Communities

www.glenridding.ca

Granville by Alldritt Land Corporation

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Graydon Hill by MLC Group

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Greenbury by Beaverbrook

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Griesbach by Canada Lands

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Hampton Pointe by Beaverbrook

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Hampton Terrace by Qualico Communities www.hamptonterraceedmonton.com Hawks Ridge at Big Lake Hills of Twin Lakes

www.hawksridge.ca www.hillsoftwinlakes.com

Hopewell Residential Communities

www.hopewellcommunities.com

Keswick on the River by MLC Group

keswick-in-windermere.com

Jagare Ridge by Melcor Developments

www.jagareridge.com

Jesperdale by Melcor Developments

www.jesperdale.com

Kenton Village by Beaverbrook LakeWesterra by Qualico Communities

www.kentonvillage.ca

web directory

www.westerrastonyplain.com

Langdale in Windermere by Qualico Communities www.langdale-windermere.com Larch Park by Melcor Developments Laurel Crossing by Qualico Communities

www.larchpark.ca www.laurel-crossing.com

Laurel by Dundee Developments

www.livelaurel.com

Maclab Enterprises

www.maclab.com

Maple Crest by Dundee Developments

www.livemaplecrest.ca

McConachie Landing by MLC Group/Cameron Dev Corp www.mcconachie-landing.com McConachie by Walton Development & Management L.P. McLaughlin by Melcor Developments Meadowview Park by Qualico Communities Melcor Developments Ltd. MLC Group

www.mcconachie.ca

www.livemclaughlin.com www.meadowviewparkleduc.com www.melcor.ca www.mlcland.com

YOUR PERFECT HOME!

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Developers/Communities Montalet by United Communities

www.montalet.ca

Morningside Properties

www.mymorningside.com

Montreux by Qualico Communities

www.montreux-morinville.com

Newcastle by Qualico Communities

www.newcastle-edmonton.com

ONE at Windermere

www.oneatwindermere.com

Palisades by MLC Group

www.palisades.ca

Prescott by Beaverbrook

www.liveinprescott.ca

Qualico Communities

web directory

www.qualicolandedm.com

Ravines of Devon by Qualico Communities

www.theravinesofdevon.com

Ravines of Richford by Rohit Land Development Reid Worldwide Corporation

www.ravinesofrichford.com www.rwwc.ca

Robinson by Beaverbrook

www.LiveInRobinson.ca

Rosenthal by Melcor Developments

www.liverosenthal.com www.ruisseau-beaumont.com

Ruisseau by Qualico Communities Rutherford Heights

www.rutherfordheightsedmonton.com

Secord by Hopewell Developments

www.liveinsecord.com

Sienna by Qualico Communities www.sienna-fortsask.com Silverstone by Qualico Communities www.silverstone-stonyplain.com Southcreek by Qualico Communities www.southcreek.ca South Pointe by MLC Group

www.south-pointe.ca

Spring Lake Ranch

www.springlakeranch.ca

Springate at Spruce Ridge

www.springatesprucegrove.com

Spruce Village by Beaverbrook

www.sprucevillage.ca

Starling at Big Lake by Rohit Land Development Stoneshire by Melcor Developments Strata Developments Summerside by Brookfield Residential

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www.StarlingAtBigLake.com www.livestoneshire.com www.stratadevelopments.ca

www.lakesummerside-community.com

Summerwood by Qualico Communities www.summerwoodsherwoodpark.com Suntree www.liveinsuntree.ca Tamarack by Dundee Developments

www.livetamarack.com

The Club & Residences of River’s Gate by Beaverbrook.

The Estates at Waters Edge

www.riversgate.ca

www.WatersEdgeEstates.ca

The Orchards

www.theorchards.ca

Thomas Creek

www.CalmarThomasCreek.com

Tribute by Qualico Communities www.tributeleduc.com Trumpeter by United Communities

www.trumpeterbiglake.ca

Tuscany Hills by United Communities

www.tuscanyhills.ca

United Communities

www.unitedcommunities.com www.upperwindermere.com

Upper Windermere by Beaverbrook Walker Lakes North by MLC Group / Cameron Dev Corp

web directory

www.walkerlakes-north.com

Walker Lakes Station by MLC Group / JCA Financial www.walkerlakes-station.ca Walker Summit by United Communities

www.walkersummit.com

Walton Development and Management L.P.

www.waltondm.com www.windermereridge.ca

Windermere Ridge by Beaverbrook Windermere South

www.windermere-south.ca

Windrose www.liveinwindrose.ca Woodhaven - Edgemont

www.woodhavenedgemont.com

The Woods at Kenton by Beaverbrook

www.woodsatkenton.can

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