Eastern Ontario New Home & Condo Guide - Mar. 23, 2013

April 6 - 20, 2013 Volume 13 Issue 07

Eastern Ontario Edition

Your Best Source for New Homes and Condos

UpperWest in the heart of Westboro

Minto and Canderel unveil new model suite

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CUSTOM HOMES: THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX

WHAT NEW-HOME LOCATION SHOULD YOU CHOOSE?

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cover story

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minto & canderel UpperWest – Ottawa’s most anticipated new condominium

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vice-president, Wall2wall media

Jacqueline Hill

Sales Manager, Eastern Ontario

Paul Bimm

editor-in-chief, national real estate

Susan Legge art director

Daiana Garay editor

Wayne Karl contributing editors

Janine Druery, Sara Duck, Elisa Krovblit, Lydia McNutt (on leave)

regular features Condo Insert | C01-C32

sales co-ordinator, eastern Ontario

Spotlight on Condos: Your

guide to new condo communities in the Gatineau and Greater Ottawa Area

Nash Kamaludin

national account manager, mediative

Paul Slizys

Manager of production

C20 home smarts

The custom home: thinking outside the box

by Marnie Bennett

C24 in the news

Further intervention in housing markets not warranted: CHBA

C30 fundamentally speaking

Proximity to infrastructure more important than ever

by Wayne Karl

12 editor’s note 20 How to find a home

What location should you choose?

29 in the news

CHBA honours leadership, accomplishment

30 finances

Are you at risk if interest rates rise?

Production Co-ordinator

Dennis Ng

graphic designer

Viosa Barileva Published by

31 finances

Building your best financial future at every age

33 style file

Small stylish bathroom

by Evelyn Eshun

36 hot sheet

Two pages of community previews and openings

26 the mortgage minute

Why you shouldn’t fret over a ‘market correction’

by Peter Kinch

community focus features C06 mastercraft starwood Experience the SoHo lifestyle in downtown Ottawa

Bala Gnanapandithan

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UpperWest – Ottawa’s most anticipated new condominium

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uying a brand-new home offers you an opportunity to customize it to your liking. It can be a dream come true and an investment for the future – but don’t forget, it’s also legal transaction.

The term “get it in writing” has never been more important than in the case of the new-home purchase, since such a document outlines everything your home will have in it, on it and around it. Otherwise known as the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, the contract spells out the terms and conditions between you and your builder. Without it, if there is a misunderstanding or disagreement, it’s impossible to prove what was agreed upon.

Since building a home is much more complicated than a resale transaction where the unit and/or property likely already exists, there is no set Agreement of Purchase and Sale or standard contract for buying a new home. In some provinces, builders may have standard contracts prepared by the local home builders’ association or their new-home warranty program. Builders often prepare their own agreements so contracts can vary from one builder/developer to another and from province to province.

Before you sign a contract, review it carefully with the builder and ask questions to make sure you fully understand what it contains. Your next step is to then take it to a real estate lawyer and have it reviewed. Once it is signed, it becomes a legal document and an agreed-upon contract, so seeking the services of an experienced real estate lawyer is an important step toward ensuring that your dream home becomes a reality.

Susan Legge Editor-in-chief Wall2Wall Media, Susan.Legge@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge

Why infrastructure is crucial to housing

As we tackle the challenge to improve and expand, proximity to existing amenities is increasingly key

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t’s no secret infrastructure is important to any city and its residents. And in the case of many Canadian cities, there is a growing need to repair existing infrastructure that is decades old, as well as build new infrastructure to accommodate growth.

This is why various home building associations and other organizations see some promise with the latest federal budget tabled on March 21, in which Finance Minister Jim Flaherty promised increased funding for infrastructure improvement.

Proximity and access to transit and amenities – from highways to health care to schools to shopping to recreation – are critical for builders and buyers alike.

Development charges for developers to build new communities, and help fund infrastructure growth, need to be reasonable, so as to deliver new-home prices to buyers that are affordable.

It will take months, if not years, for new funding to reach municipalities. In the meantime, prospective homebuyers would be wise to pay careful attention to these matters, and to make honest assessments of how well equipped your potential newhome communities are in this regard.

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

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ADULT LIFESTYLE

ATTACHED BUNGALOWS

of Hunt Club NEIGHBOURHOODS

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Longwood wrote the book on these most sought-after bungalows. Special ‘wide lot’ designs with rear garages available in Hunt Club location.

DEEVY’S HOMESTEAD in Kanata 613.435.2155 c.gervais@longwoodbuilders.com deevyshomestead.com Pre - construction pricing. Act now!

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MONTAGE Condominiums Off Bank south of Billings Bridge 613.897.0044 d.greene@longwoodbuilders.com montagecondos.ca Move in this Spring!

SONIA BY THE RIDEAU Urban Condominiums 613. 421.9736 l.rivington@longwoodbuilders.com www.SoniaCondos.com ‘Must-see’ Model Suite

MORRIS VILLAGE in Rockland Single Homes / Bungalows 613.446.1506 d.greene@longwoodbuilders.com longwoodbuilders.com/morrisvillage Best value for growing families.

INTRODUCING DORIMA Terrace Homes Tenth Line at Innes in Orleans 613.424.2901 d.mcfee@longwoodbuilders.com dorima.ca Priced for First Time Buyers and investors!

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howtofindahome

What location should you choose?

Location is a critical factor when

shopping for a new home. After all, a home with everything you need – but in the wrong location – is still not likely going to be the right home for you.

Here are some things to consider about location:

» Do you want to live in a city, a town or in the countryside? » How easy will it be to get to where you work? How much will the commuting cost? » Where will your children go to school? How will they get there? » Do you need a safe walking area, or recreational facility, such as a park, nearby? » How close would you like to be to family and friends?

Sustainable neighbourhood You also may want a “sustainable neighbourhood” that meets your needs, while protecting the environment.

Homes in a sustainable neighbourhood are located near shops, schools, recreation, work and other daily destinations. This helps reduce driving costs and lets residents enjoy the health benefits of walking and cycling. Land and services, such as roads, are used efficiently. Sustainable neighbourhoods also feature a choice of homes that are affordable.

In your search for a sustainable neighbourhood, here are some key questions to ask:

» A re there different dwelling types (such as singledetached, semi-detached, townhouse and apartments) in the neighbourhood? » A re the lots modestly sized? Roadways narrow?

Driveways/parking areas small? Do natural drain ways lead to streams and storm water ponds or parklands? Is there native vegetation and streams with woodland edges?

“Look and feel” » Do the buildings have a friendly face to the street?

Are the community centres, shops and meeting places welcoming?

Easy transportation » A re there trees lining the street? Do you find the » A re stores, schools, recreation facilities, restaurants homes interesting to look at? Do the building sizes and health services within walking or cycling disfeel comfortable to you? Are the roads easy to walk tance? Will your children need to take a bus to school? along or cross?

Can they walk to the park? Can you do most of your shopping without a car?

Safety » A re there nearby bus stops and cycling lanes? How » Do the homes have “eyes on the street”? (In other long is the bus ride to work, or school? Can you words, are there people around who might watch out for you? Is there somewhere to go in an emergency?) safely bike? » Is there adequate street lighting? » A re there safe places for children to play?

House size and features » A re the streets safe for cyclists and pedestrians? » A re the homes compact with shared walls to reduce » Is traffic slow moving and light? heating costs? » A re homes reasonably sized with lots requiring For more information, contact Canada Mortgage and less upkeep?

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Mastercraft Starwood has taken hotel inspired living to the next level.

Now you can live in a condominium where every intricate detail has been designed to awaken your sense of style while simultaneously satiating your desire for comfort. There are only a few opportunities left to experience true hotel inspired luxury.

Award-winning architect Roderick Lahey has designed this architecturally stunning 16-storey tower of glass,

aluminum, brick and granite. The Gluckstein design team has meticulously reviewed the finishes to ensure they meet the high standards and protocols previously reserved for luxury boutique hotels.

Mastercraft Starwood is also the developer of Toronto’s finest boutique hotel, The SoHo Metropolitan Hotel, and Toronto’s first five-star hotel, The Hazelton Hotel.

Each day, life will be enriched by the management and concierge services of Toronto’s SoHo Met Hotel as they raise the level of personalized care to new heights.

SoHo Lisgar presents residents with more than 7,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor amenities starting with the fabulous Gluckstein lobby of marble and metal. The impressive SoHo Prime Minister’s Club is the place to welcome friends on a grand scale with its executive boardroom, private dining room, lounge and bar.

It is so-named for the portraits of the prime ministers by award-winning photographer Nigel Dickson that you can view at the presentation gallery. The party can spill out to the SoHo Water gardens with living wall, outdoor lap pool, whirlpool, linear fireplace and outdoor kitchen with barbecue. Lounge poolside, work out in the Dalton Brown Gym or unwind in the sauna and hot tub. Host a dinner in the private dining room. Watch a movie or sports event in the private screening room with seating for 24. At SoHo Lisgar, residents will be stars in their own homes.

SoHo’s trademark design features floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows spanning interior widths of 20 ft.

– unheard of in condominium living. The design is truly unique and exclusive, too. No other one- or two-bedroom condominiums in downtown Ottawa feature 20-ft.-wide kitchen/living areas with floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows (most other condominiums feature 10- to 12-ft.wide living rooms).

Each floorplan has been designed by Gluckstein to accommodate fine furnishings of every taste and temperament. Each suite will be invested with the same high-

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L ocated on Lisgar between Bank and O’Connor in Centretown, SoHo Lisgar has the perfect location to enjoy a short walk in any direction. Stroll up Bank St. to Sparks and over to Parliament Hill, or take a quick jog to the historic Rideau Canal – the city of Ottawa unfolds from the doorway of SoHo Lisgar.

Location Ottawa housing type Condos, designerdecorated, 16-storey condominium sales office 300 Lisgar St. Monday to Friday noon to 6 p.m.

Weekends by appointment only Model now open contact soholisgar.com 613.798.SOHO (7646)

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Sells most of its condominiums to repeat customers

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Marnie Bennett is a broker and the marketing director for Bennett Property Shop Realty, a full premium service real estate brokerage specializing in marketing and selling new and resale homes, condominiums and investment real estate.

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you can expect to pay more than you would for a typical new home, and the planning stages will certainly require more of your time.

Because you’ll be spending far more time in discussions with your builder’s team, it’s extremely important to choose a builder whom you like and respect. In your initial discussions, be sure that you feel you’re being listened to; the last thing you want is to feel pressured into making certain decisions. A good custom builder will do everything in his or her power to realize your vision; and if certain As a broker, I pride myself on finding the right home aspects of that vision are unrealistic for the right client. But, on occasion, a client comes along whose demands or beyond your budget, they will take are so specific and uncompromising that a custom home is the only way to the time to explain these limitations and present you with satisfy them.

When most of us hear the term “custom There are obvious advantages appealing alternatives.

A custom-built home,” we think of a home that has been to purchasing a custom home: home is the kind of designed specifically for the buyer from the you get exactly the home you investment – of both ground up. Custom-built homes tend to be want, on exactly the plot of time and money – that associated with luxury – and, truthfully, the land you want. buyer who can afford to design and build a should be made only dream home probably has fairly deep pockets. when you’re planning to live in a house It’s important to recognize that, among builders who market themselves for years to come. But then, if you find as custom builders, there may be great contrast. Some provide the client with yourself in the fortunate situation of a limited number of home plans to use as a framework, to which the client being able to build your dream home, can request any number of alterations. Others employ an architect or designer why would you ever want to leave? who will work with you to draw up plans from scratch, strictly according to your wishes. These professionals generally provide valuable input about layouts To receive a FREE copy of a new special report titled “Homebuyers: and building materials.

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Location plus experience equals success

Minto and Canderel

come together to launch UpperWestOttawa’s most anticipated new condominium

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n real estate, it’s suggested that there are only three things that matter: Location. Location. Location.

And while often true, for Ottawa condominium buyers, there’s one more: Experience!

Working together Ottawa’s leading real estate developer, Minto Communities, and the award-winning condominium development team at Canderel Residential, launched UpperWest in the heart of Westboro offering today’s condominium buyers just what they’re looking for: a condominium in a great location from an experienced development team.

Already Ottawa’s most highly anticipated new condominium, Minto’s Senior VicePresident of Development, Brent Strachan, isn’t surprised, given the project’s prime location in the heart of Westboro.

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Located at 485 Richmond Rd., the 25-storey tower offers unobstructed views of the vast green and blues expanses of the Ottawa River Parkway and the Gatineau Hills beyond. UpperWest offers residents a “backyard” unlike any other in Ottawa: hundreds of acres of federally-protected parkland that will always remain undeveloped.

Not content to simply let the location be what defines the project, Minto and Canderel turned to one of Toronto’s hottest architects, Rudy Wallman, to create a distinctive design that would complement the prevailing urban forms of Westboro, while leveraging the site’s unique natural elements.

The result, a new landmark for the Capital.

“Rudy Wallman and his firm are among Toronto’s hottest architects,” says Canderel’s Vice-President of Sales and Marketing, Riz Dhanji. “Rudy has earned a reputation for creating distinctive condominium towers that make a bold statement. But, more than just creating icons in the sky, Rudy is well regarded for his appreciation for how people live in a condominium. This unique insight has allowed him to design condominium projects – to design suites and common areas – that really work for the way people really live.”

With keen insight from Minto into the needs of the local market and Canderel’s insistence on good design, Wallman has created 195 suites that are designed with the lifestyle of both the young professional looking to “move up,” and the empty nester determined to “right size” in mind.

Suites in the tower range from 455 sq. ft. to a spacious 1,391 sq. ft., although the building’s unique design will allow for some units to be combined, creating “some truly customized homes,” says Brent Strachan.

Prices start at an affordable $210,900 to nearly $750,000, and all units will boast nine-ft. ceiling heights and large windows.

Elegant kitchens offer designer-selected contemporary cabinets with slow close hardware, granite countertops and ceramic backsplashes, stainless steel Energy Star appliances, and stylish kitchen islands with cookware storage drawers (per plan). Equally elegant are the bathrooms which offer

designer-selected cabinetry and granite countertops, ceramic flooring, five-ft. tubs, walk-in showers and brushed nickel accents.

Beyond its beautifully designed suites available from studios to three bedroom layouts, UpperWest features a hotel-inspired entry and sophisticated lobby, with a fireplace and three high speed elevators.

The podium boasts the amenity spaces, including a state-of-the-art fitness centre, private dining area with demonstration kitchen and a magnificent 5,400-sq.-ft. outdoor terrace with reflecting pool, fireplace, gas barbecues, lush landscaping and elegant furniture.

True to Minto’s longstanding commitment to green, sustainable development, UpperWest will be a LEED Certified development.

“Together with Canderel we have created a sustainable residential condominium development that doesn’t exist anywhere else in Ottawa,” says Brent Strachan. “At UpperWest, we have matched unsurpassed location with unparalleled design and balanced luxury with affordability.”

Canderel’s Riz Dhanji adds that while it’s a condominium that says something about its developers, “it’s a condominium that says more about its purchasers.”

For your chance to live at UpperWest, visit the Presentation Centre, at 400 Richmond Rd, call 613.788.2786 or v isit liveupper west.com for more information. builder Minto and Canderel Location Westboro, Ottawa starting price From 455 to 1,391sq. ft. $210,900 to nearly $750,000 sales office 400 Richmond Rd. contact 613.788.2786 liveupperwest.com apr 6 - 20, 2013 | New home & Condo guide eastern Ontario 23

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Further intervention

in housing markets not warranted: CHBA

T he feder a l g ov er nmen t

should refrain from further intervention in the housing market by adjusting mortgage lending rules, according to the Canadian Home Builders’ Association.

In his inaugural address at the recent 70th National Annual CHBA Conference in Lake Louise, Alta., Incoming President Deep Shergill of Calgary said that such intervention represents “a hammer” that impacts all housing markets, both those that are healthy and those yet to fully recover from the recession.

Shergill, President of Prominent Homes Ltd. of Calgary, called on the government to be prepared to take remedial action if housing activity falls below demographic demand or if price stability is threatened.

“It seems less than forthright to constrain consumers’ ability to buy a new home – a real asset, while allowing usurious credit card interest rates to bury many consumers in non-asset backed debt,” Shergill said.

Working to maintain a stable financing environment would be one of seven priorities in his plan of action for the coming year, he said. The others are regulation, government-imposed costs, a skilled and productive workforce, land availability, market intelligence and investment in research and development.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.

(CMHC) has played a central role in maintaining stability in mortgage markets since the financial meltdown of 2008, Shergill

said. “We are extremely pleased that the federal government recognizes the corporation’s continued effectiveness.”

The industry’s success in improving energy efficiency illustrates the benefits of collaboration with government in research and development.

A CHBA analysis of the energy performance of an Ottawa home built in 1975 compared with one built today shows a 66 per cent improvement.

Comparing similar models of family cars over the same period showed a maximum improvement in energy efficiency of 16 per cent.

Shergill said it’s time to roll back the chronic over-regulation of the new-home building industry.

Government-imposed costs are pushing house prices ever higher and must be rolled back and reduced, Shergill said. “So long as governments persist in confusing the effect of low interest rates with real housing affordability, they will fail to recognize the steady erosion of housing affordability.”

The same pressures that add to the cost of a new home also inflate the value of existing homes, with no value-added. As a result there is a multiplier effect through the resale housing market every time a new charge, fee or levy is applied to new development.

In some urban centres the relationship between house prices and household incomes has reached a crisis point.

The growing underground economy is also a result of the rising tax burden on housing.

In consultations on the federal government’s plan for long-term infrastructure, Shergill said the CHBA has pointed out that calls for new development to pay its own way deflect from the failure of politicians to invest in basic infrastructure over many decades.

“What some call an infrastructure deficit should more correctly be recognized as a legacy of failed leadership. Requiring new development to pay for bad decisions in the past is unacceptable.”

The CHBA hopes the next federal budget will outline a national plan for infrastructure investment that will give priority to housing affordability and choice.

The growing underground economy is also a result of the rising tax burden on housing.

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Proximity to infrastructure

and amenities more important than ever

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

by Wayne Karl

Ever notice how many builders boast their

new community is “ just minutes from shopping, schools and all the amenities!”? And that “Everything you need is “right at your doorstep!”?

Indeed, proximity and access to a variety of amenities and essentials – from transit to health care to schools to shopping to recreation – are critical determining factors for builders and buyers alike, for lifestyle and comfort while living there, as well as resale potential down the road.

It’s an important topic we’ve written about before in Fundamentally Speaking and elsewhere in New Home & Condo Guide. In addition, home building associations across the country have commented on infrastructure and related development charges and other fees rising to prohibitively high levels. Consider, for example, development charges imposed by some municipalities can exceed $60,000 per home – costs that are almost always passed directly on to new-home buyers – before a shovel even hits the ground.

The federal budget, tabled on March 21, provides some hope in this regard, in that it contains measures to increase support for national infrastructure.

Says Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) President Deep Shergill: “It’s an opportunity to restore fiscal integrity at the municipal level and fairness for younger generations. At present, many municipalities are financing community infrastructure by transferring the costs into the mortgages of new home buyers, amounting to more than $5 billion a year.”

Municipalities across Canada are now lobbying Ottawa to make sure they get their share of available funds to address road and transit needs.

Faced w it h such infrastructure and funding challenges, municipalities are also typically considering other options – including new taxes, road tolls and other fees – to help pay for what’s needed.

For homeowners and prospective new homebuyers, then, it is clear that proximity to existing infrastructure and amenities is becoming more important than ever.

With continuing immigration, general growth and construction expansion – all happening at a quicker pace than infrastructure improvements – our highways and transit systems will all be tested until everything catches up.

As you’re out there shopping for your new home, look around to see how far you are from the nearest highway or rapid transit system that affords you a reasonable commute; and how close you are to health care, schools, shopping and recreation. These communities will be at a premium, now and in future.

For homeowners and prospective new homebuyers, then, it is clear that proximity to existing infrastructure and amenities is becoming more important than ever.

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WhY YOU SHOULDN’T FRET OVER a

‘ market correction’ by peter kinch

Pick up any newspaper today and no

one could blame you if you got a little worried about the state of the economy or the fear of a pending market correction in Canadian real estate. Are Canadians taking on too much debt? Have mortgage rules gone too far? Is there a housing bubble about to burst? What if there is a market correction?

The real question is, do Canadian homeowners or prospective buyers need to be concerned? Every time there is talk about a market correction, the tone is quite negative. But let’s take a closer look at that situation: rather than argue about whether we may have a market correction, let’s analyze what it really means to Canadians if there is one.

First-time homebuyers: If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you have likely felt the pinch of the rising cost of housing, and the new mortgage rules certainly haven’t helped any either.

So a slight market correction would be welcome news for you; you can still get into homeownership with only five per cent down, but since your maximum amortization is now limited to only 25 years, a drop in pricing is exactly what you’ll need to be able to get into this market.

Conclusion: A market correction is a good thing for you.

Current homeowner buying or selling – moving up or downsizing: If you are a homeowner and you’re looking for the right time to sell your house so you can buy another, you may be concerned that the price of your current home is dropping. But, let’s assume the value of the house you are selling drops by 10 per cent. Let’s also assume that you plan to buy another home (whether upsizing or downsizing). Remember that the person selling their home to you is going through the exact same thing. In other words, if the value of your home dropped 10 per cent, so too did the value of the new home you are buying.

Focus on what your bottom line “net” is, rather than what you thought or had hoped to sell your home for.

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If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you have likely felt the pinch of the rising cost of housing, and the new mortgage rules certainly haven’t helped any either.

Conclusion: The net effect of a market correction is likely zero.

Real estate investor or second-home buyer: If you are buying real estate as an investment, this is the perfect market condition for you. When there are more sellers than buyers, you have more bargaining power. If you are able to negotiate a better deal and pay a little less for the property you are looking for, it simply makes the deal that much more affordable.

Conclusion: You should be hoping for a market correction.

Current homeowner with no plans to sell: The main reason we worry about a housing correction is the fear that it will erode our home equity and net worth. A significant amount of net

worth of Canadians is tied up in their home equity, which is the foundation for a lot of retirement plans – so there is obvious concern.

But should there be? For the majority of Canadians, the plan is to stay in their current house for at least the next three to five years. So here’s a simple fact: equity is only gained or lost the day you sell. In other words, if the value of your house were to drop by 10 per cent tomorrow, you may feel anxiety over the drop in your net worth – but it would only be on paper unless you actually sold your house tomorrow. If you have no intention of selling soon and you can still afford your monthly payments, then all you need to do is sit and wait until the market bounces back – which it has always done for the past 100 years.

Conclusion: A market correction may very well have zero impact on you.

In the end, the headlines will continue to talk of impending market corrections. The key for you is to decipher one of three things: 1. Is this a real concern for you?

2. Is this an opportunity? Or, 3. A re you getting worked up about nothing?

Bottom line: a lot of people will fret about this topic over the water cooler tomorrow morning – but the majority of them really don’t need to.

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Canadian Home Builders’ Association

honours leadership, accomplishment TOP

Eric DenOuden, right, First Vice-President of the Ontario Home Builders’ Association, accepts the Harry J. Long Memorial Trophy on behalf of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) Toronto, from CHBA President Ron Olson.

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Karen Kinsley, right, President of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.

(CMHC), accepts the Maple Leaf Award as the outstanding non-builder member for 2012, from CHBA President Ron Olson.

The R-2000 Builder of the Year Award, recognizing outstanding leadership in the construction of R-2000 homes, was presented to Steven Crowell of the Annapolis Valley HBA. The Riley Brethour Award, recognizing contributions at the national level in marketing and sales was presented to Jack Baillie of the Waterloo Region HBA. Executive Officers’ Council Awards

The Dave Stupart Award of Honour for the Executive Officer of the Year (full-time) went to The Canadian Home Builders’ Stu Niebergall of the Regina & Region HBA. The Association (CHBA) recently honoured award for the Executive Officer of the Year (partleadership and accomplishment among its time) went to Jan Field of the CHBA-Fraser membership with the presentation of awards Valley. at the 70th CHBA National Conference.

The Ken McKinlay Award for excellence in The Beaver Award, presented to the communication for associations of more than 100 outstanding builder member of the year, went members went to Victoria Belbin of the CHBAto Rick Gratton of the CHBA-Calgary Region. Newfoundland & Labrador. The award for Karen Kinsley, President of Canada associations with fewer than 100 members went Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) won to Stacy Cooper of the Guelph & District HBA. the Maple Leaf Award as the outstanding nonThe Susan Chambers Award of Recognition builder member for 2012. for the initiation and development of non-dues Jane Morgan of the CHBA-Newfoundland sources of revenue was presented to Donna & Labrador won the prestigious Gordon S. Moore of the CHBA-Calgary Region.

Shipp Award in recognition of leadership, dedication, and continuous lengthy service to the CHBA at the national level.

The Colonel Boss Trophy, presented to the home builders’ association making the greatest progress and achievement compared to the previous year, went to the Regina and Region HBA. The Community Service Award for the betterment of the way of life of people in its community went to the CHBA of Central Nova.

The Harry J. Long Memorial Trophy for the highest increase in membership was awarded to the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) of Toronto.

The Dave Bell Memorial Award for the promotion of education and training programs for members and consumers went to the CHBA-British Columbia.

The Canadian Renovators’ Council Award for a significant contribution to the renovation industry and leadership within the Association went to Juanita Carhart of the CHBA-Sussex, New Brunswick.

The William M. McCance Award for outstanding contribution to the home building industry in the technical area went to Thomas Cochren of the Hamilton-Halton HBA. apr 6 - 20, 2013 | New home & Condo guide eastern Ontario 29

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To do a debt check-up, look at your current total monthly payments, and list them on the Debt Check-up worksheet available on FCAC’s website, itpaystoknow.gc.ca Here’s a new check-up to consider: the debt check-up.

This look at your financial health will help you determine whether you would be able to handle increased payments if interest rates go up. While those rates are now at all-time lows, they will likely rise some time in the future.

“Canadians need to look at how much debt they are carrying, particularly in the amount of their mortgages, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), personal lines of credit and variable-rate personal loans,” says Ursula Menke, commissioner of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC). For example, a couple with a 3.1 per cent variable interest-rate mortgage of $277,658 could see their mortgage payments increase anywhere from $72 per month (or $864 per year) if interest rates go up 0.5 per cent, to $145 per month (or $1,740 per year) if interest rates go up one per cent.

To do a debt check-up, look at your current total monthly payments, and list them on the Debt Check-up worksheet available on FCAC’s website,

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itpaystoknow.gc.ca. Next, talk to your lenders to find out how much your payments could increase if interest rates go up. Then, see if the total would still be within your comfort zone and, if not, consider your options, such as consolidating loans, to find ways to have more money available to repay debts and save for your goals.

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small stylish

Bathroom

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no matter how large or how

small your bathroom is, the basic elements which make a bathroom fabulous are the same.

Cut Crystal Perfume Functionality, easy to clean, lots of storage, and Bottles in Small and Large. $19 to $24. of course, attractive. In this case, I had carte Visit chapters.indigo.ca blanche to design a bathroom for two very adorable little girls with the caveat that it had to be girly and timeless.

When clients give me their wish list for the renovation plan of their bathrooms, they usually My two little clients have a tile or counter in were very happy with mind, that is more often their bathroom and the than not the jumping-off open storage in the point of the aesthetic plan of the space. This is a upper cabinet, which good place to start, since allowed them to it sets the tone for the display their favourite look, the feeling and the little trinkets colour of the bathroom.

In this case, the client wanted Statuario marble for a countertop. Knowing this fact, it was easy to plug in the other elements which would make this small bathroom bright and fresh for the girls using it.

Choosing the vanity colour or finish is key to creating the mood in the space. Stained and dark tends to be masculine, while white and light tends to be feminine. A perfect white was four-in. tile as my main tile and add a gorgeous mosaic and chosen for the vanity, one of my favourite whites, bullnose tile as an accent. In this case, we used a mosaic Benjamin Moore’s CC-20. You cannot go wrong which had glass and marble in a combination of smooth with white vanities in a bathroom – classic, and textured square. The sparkle added the perfect girly timeless and bright. The crystal knobs gave a touch the bathroom needed. finishing touch to the simple lined vanity.

When it comes to the plumbing fixtures, we Paint colours in the bathroom should be often adore the sparkle of chrome or polished nickel in a light and non-obtrusive in order to allow the bathroom. Yes, you have to wipe the water tiles and stone to take centre stage. Getting stains away, but the sparkle is what imparts that finishing away from all the grey and blue which is the touch. I often like to use a cool polished chrome in a white, trend these days, I chose a soft blushy pink for more modern bathroom space, while polished nickel suits the wall colour. This imparts a warm glow over a more traditional bathroom with creamy finishes and the entire bath. stained vanities. There are no hard and fast rules in this When designing a bathroom on a budget, department – it is much like cooking; all the ingredients keep two things in mind: plumbing and tiling. have to work together in harmony, the tiles, floor, counter, Try to keep all the plumbing fixtures where they vanity, paint and plumbing fixtures. are, since moving them can really add dollars My two little clients were very happy with to the bottom line. Your tile budget can easily their bathroom and the open storage in the upper cabinet, explode – to keep this in check, I like to use a which allowed them to display their favourite little simple white porcelain three-by-six-in. or two-by- trinkets.

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Toronto-based accredited Interior Designer, Evelyn Eshun, Principal of Evelyn Eshun Design. For more than 14 years, she is known for her custom designed residential projects throughout the GTA that showcase the space and bring out the best in you. evelyneshun.com

Tips Save on your budget by planning to keep the plumbing fixtures where they are, work with what you have and you will shave that bottom line.

A banjo top behind the toilet will give you ample storage, it only needs to be 6-in. to 8-in. deep.

Though brushed gold is the trend for faucets at the moment, choosing the classic polished chrome will give you a timeless look. As a bonus, it tends to be the most cost effective finish.

Choose a dark coloured grout to avoid seeing dirt gather in the grout lines over time. When you do so, you create a more graphic look to your space, which can add to the design aesthetic.

Keep in mind that it will take six to eight weeks to get through the process of renovating the average bathroom and it can cost $10,000 to $20,000 for the average bathroom renovation.

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Splurge on counters and plumbing fixtures. These elements will be put to the test daily.

Install your mirror from the counter to the edge of the vanity and all the way to the ceiling or underside of the moulding. It will double your space visually and brighten up the space tremendously.

à Counter: Crown Marble 416.655.8255 | crownmarble.ca

à Tiles: Saltillo Tiles 416.441.2224 | saltillo-tiles.com

à Sconces: Union Lighting 416.652.2200 | unionlightingandfurnishings.com

à Wall Paint: B enjamin Moore : BM OC-71 apr 6 - 20, 2013 | New home & Condo guide eastern Ontario 35

ottawa

hot sheet

Ottawa Eastern Ontario Gatineau Regions

ashcroft Homes Central Park • the next Live where downtown spirit meets community character. Where your prime location is your pathway to the best of Ottawa. Where bountiful greenspace blends naturally into your day. Where smart design shapes the experience outside and in. Where everything just clicks. The Next brings it all together – brilliantly. Smart condo living at the heart of Central Park. Starting at mid $200’s. Register now for VIP pricing at benext.ca

Westboro • QWesT A stroll under the arches and along Sisters’ Walk will be enough to convince you of how greenspaces and good design make life beautiful at Q West. The Q West team’s inspired vision both preserves and enhances this landmark property. Just released, second floor terrace suites! Visit our model suite located at the corner of Richmond Rd. and Leighton Terrace in Westboro or call 613-221-5926 liveqwest.com CARDEL HOMES KoL CONDO • Blackstone New condos coming soon in Blackstone! We’re excited to bring a sleek collection of modern condos to, Kanata’s newest master-planned community, Blackstone. Featuring top-quality finishes in a contemporary building, KoL at Blackstone will offer the best of low-maintenance living. Register today to receive updates on this exciting new community. cardelhomes.com LONGFIELDS • Barrhaven New community coming soon in Barrhaven! Featuring new home design surrounded by greenspace with quick access to shops, services, recreation and schools. Register today to receive updates on this exciting new community, coming soon. cardelhomes.com Cartier wellington Gatineau • Cartier wellington New landmark exterior composed of metal, glass and masonry built to LEED ecological standards, contemporary architecture offers you energy efficient, ecological and innovative 14-storey modern structure. Windows engineered for thermal efficiency give abundant natural light in every living space. Already 50 per cent sold. Pre-construction pricing still in effect! cartierwellington.ca Construction Chabitat Gatineau • Les Vieux Moulins Splendid condos, condoclimat, designed for you by professionals. Come visit the sample unit at 14 - #2, des Alluchons Gatineau St., Gatineau (Aylmer Sector). chabitat.com DOMICILE BEECHWOOD VILLAGE • The Kavanaugh The Kavanaugh offers village life in the city: quaint but with cachet – and just minutes from Parliament Hill. Famed bistros and bakeries line a streetscape surrounded by greenspaces, bike paths and landmarks.

613-897-7873. thekavanaugh.ca

Ottawa • HŌm Introducing HŌm, nestled beside Ottawa’s Little Italy and Dow’s Lake. Everything’s within reach – including the price. 613-728-7873. hombydomicile.ca

wellington west • ONE3ONE one3one is at the centre of the urban, tasteful and cultural Wellington West. All units with access to a rooftop terrace, rear courtyard, guest suite, fitness room, yoga room and a party room/entertainment room.

Pre-register online or call 613-728-7873. one3one.ca EQ Homes Carp • Village Walk Offering bungalow townhomes and bungalow semis. eqhomes.com Ottawa • Canal East Coming soon – 10 executive townhomes, by the Rideau by EQ Homes.

Designed by Barry Hobin. Located on the corner of Greenfield and Montclam. canaleast.ca KEmptville • eQuinelle & The Legends at eQuinelle Offering: Single-family detached bungalows and condo apartments.

A new adult-lifestyle bungalow townhome model is now open in the master-planned golf-course community of eQuinelle, 15 minutes south of Barrhaven. eqhomes.com

Kanata • Fernbank Crossing Opening soon – Fernbank Crossing: a new master-planned community with parks and open greenspace within easy walking distance of shopping.

Detached bungalows on 42- and 50-ft. lots, as well a limited release of semis. Site location, 5611 Fernbank Rd. Sales trailer location, corner of Tillsonburg and Terry Fox Dr. Contact: sales@fernbankcrossing.com eqhomes.com 36 New home & Condo guide eastern Ontario | apr 6 - 20, 2013

Kanata • Foxwood Condo apartments. eqhomes.com Holitzner Homes CARP • HIDDEN LAKE The only large lot development in the West End, this private enclave features award-winning single-family homes, bungalows and two-storey homes built on spacious fully serviced sites surrounded by natural landscaped settings. Greenspace lots are also available with lake views. holitzner.com

High street in Carleton Place • Highgate Two-storey homes and bungalows on 50- and 60-ft. lots, from 110- to 175-ft. deep. Pie shaped lots in a quite cul de sac and some lots backing onto greenspace. All homes are Energy Star qualified. Starting in the low $400’s. holitzner.com, sales office located at 139 Charlie’s Lane in Carp.

613-839-6675 or highgate@holitzner.com.

Stittsville • Deer Run Final Phase now open – your last opportunity in Stittsville. Your choice of bungalows, main floor master homes and large two-storey homes on beautiful 46- to 50-ft. pie-shaped or wide lots backing onto greenspace.

LA Group EAST OTTAWA • UPPER EAST SIDE Final block under construction, only 12 executive stacked towns remain.

Prime parkside location still available. June 2012 occupancies.

Call 613-747-8863. uppereastside.ca

Kemptville • Kemptville Meadows Discover higher value at a lower price! Stacked townhomes from 1,138 sq. ft. from only $219,500. Due to overwhelming demand, Phase 3 is now also under construction! Ask about Zero Down Payment Program and Limited Time Bonus Offer! Come tour our Model Home. 206 Fir Lane, Kemptville. 613-366-2007. kemptvillemeadows.ca Lamb Developments OTTAWA • Gotham Coming soon to centretown. gothamottawa.com Larco homes Barrhaven • Longfields Innovative semi-detached and single-family homes in Barrhaven – models now open – watch for ads! larcohomes.com

Central • huntclub • Solera Inventory Sale – save thousands. larcohomes.com OTTAWA • Accolade Larco presents Accolade, 23 Upscale Townhomes in Craig Henry form $385,000 Model homes now open! larcohomes.com Les Placements Riviere Gatineau Ottawa • the viu Ultra modern condominium opening. theviu.ca Linden Developments Distillery Warehouse • Authentic Lofts Warehouse inspired lofts, with industrial kitchens, brick walls and pioneering design to celebrate Ottawa’s industrial past with prices from the mid $200’s. Register now at distillerywarehouse.com to receive updates and an invitation to the VIP event. Downtown goes Southside!

Call 613-793-5500.

LONGWOOD Deevy’s Homestead Opening Soon • Kanata Adult lifestyle attached bungalow towns on Equestrian Drive in Kanata.

Pre-register now. deevyshomestead.com or call 613-738-1349 for appointment.

HUNT CLUB • NEIGHBOURHOODS OF HUNT CLUB We have a new adult lifestyle attached bungalow community coming up in Hunt Club. Coming soon: Adult lifestyle attached bungalows – for priority pre-pegister at: neighbourhoodsofhuntclub.com or call 613-738-1349 for appointment.

ottawa • Sonia by the rideau New 70-unit condo in Ottawa East. e-mail d.greene@longwoodbuilders.com OTTAWA SOUTH • MONTAGE 36-unit condo building in Ottawa South. Sales centre now open and located at corner of Clementine and Ohio. Call 613-897-0044 or d.greene@longwoodbuilders.com

ottawa

BUILDERS: If you would like to include your new model home or site opening, email Nashrun.Kamaludin@wall2wallmedia.com. Please say you saw it in New Home & Condo Guide!

MASTERCRAFT STARWOOD WEST CENTRAL • SOHO CHAMPAGNE Mastercraft Starwood’s SoHo Luxury Condominiums is pleased to announce its third Ottawa location: SoHo Champagne – just one block west of Preston St. Experience all the fine restaurants and boutique shopping that Little Italy has to offer and pamper yourself with a hotelinspired SoHo Luxury condo. Register today to get an invite to our spring sales launch. sohochampagne.com

Ottawa • SOHO LISGAR New release of suites on the 12th to 15th floors. the ultimate hotel-inspired lifestyle in a designer condominium, in the heart of downtown. Call 613-798-7646. soholisgar.com Metric Homes Carp • Westlake South Estates Westlake Estates offers 22 estate lots on two to four acres on a private cul-de-sac and most lots are tree-covered.

stittsville • deer run Metric introduces the Maplewood 1 model to its Deer Run community lineup. At 3,200 sq. ft.-plus open space, this home features a open loft at the second floor, circular staircase, walk in closet in most bedrooms, open to below area, laundry mudroom on main floor. Visit the sales office on Rockson Crescent Saturdays and Sundays between noon and 5 p.m. or call 613-296-7000. Deer Run model home now open. metrichomes.com

WESTBORO • Qwest 529 Broadhead Ave. two custom designed semi-detached homes on a 168-ft. deep infill lot. Innovative street friendly and appealing design. Two proposed concepts. The first purchaser will decide which concept will be built and will customize its new home. Priced in the $700,000s.

Minto Landsdowne • Minto A new world of possibilities is opening at the heart of Ottawa.

Centrally located between the Rideau Canal and the beautiful Glebe neighbourhood, Minto@lansdowne is an urban oasis at the heart of a bustling city. An exciting collection of highrise suites and townhomes on sale this fall. Register today for our exclusive preview at: lansdowne.minto.com Minto/Canderel Westboro • UpperWest This 25-storey distinctive new residence offers stunning condos with the best views in Westboro. Located on the Ottawa River Parkway, UpperWest boasts dramatic, expansive views of greenery, water, the Ottawa skyline and miles of unobstructed scenery. Condo suites and townhomes on sale this fall – register now for an exclusive preview at: liveupperwest.com MONARCH CORP KANATA • BLACKSTONE Executive 46-ft. singles from $439,990. Two-storey townhomes from the high $200,000s. monarchgroup.net

KANATA • Trailwest Executive townhomes from the high $200,000s. monarchgroup.net

NEPEAN • STONEBRIDGE Ottawa’s award-winning golf course community. Luxurious singles from the mid $400,000s. Executive townhomes from the mid $200,000s.

Stacked townhomes from the low $200,000s. Call: 613-692-9284 monarchgroup.net Phoenix Homes ALMONTE • WHITE TAIL RIDGE Small town feel with all the amenities of a big city and the largest lots available anywhere. Contact Liane McKinley 613-369-5842 settlers’ grant KEMPTVILLE • PHASE 6 Estate lots fully treed with mature maples, birch, spruce, pine and Tamarack Custom built homes starting at $430,000 and premium lots priced for an additional $5,000 to $40,000. 25 Heritage Blvd., Kemptville. admin@settlersgrant.com Twitter: SGHI1 Facebook: facebook.com/ SettlersGrantHomesInc. Wordpress: settlersgranthomesinc.wordpress. com/ settlersgrant.ca SPRINGCRESS WESTBORO • RAVENHILL COMMON 19 freehold towns, designed by Barry J. Hobin & Associates Architects Inc. Located two blocks from the heart of Westboro, open concept two- and three-bedroom homes from 1,360 to 1,930 sq. ft., with direct access from underground parking garage, two-storey galleries and open lofts, private rear terrace and roof top decks. Ravenhill Common,

hot sheet

Contemporary Brownstones, 450 Churchill Ave. North, one block south of Byron at Ravenhill Sales Centre and Model now open, entrance from 461 Edison Ave. corner of Ravenhill Prices from $599,400. ravenhillcommon.com Sales info: 613-825-0080 salesinfo@ravenhillcommon.com TALOS HOMES ARNPRIOR • RIVER RIDGE Single-family homes – sales centre located at 979 Shefford Rd., Ottawa.

Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. or anytime by appointment.

613-270-0777. taloshomes.com

Beacon Hill • EUPHORIA TOWNS Freehold townhomes – sales centre located at 979 Shefford Rd., Ottawa. Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. or anytime by appointment. 613-270-0777. taloshomes.com

Carleton Place • HighGate Coming soon – single-family homes, both bungalow and two-storeys on 50- and 60-ft. lots. Talos will be keeping some popular models and introducing some new models to its lineup. Call 613-270-0777 or visit taloshomes.com to register.

Richmond • Richmond Gate Coming soon – single-family homes, both bungalow and two-storeys.

Talos will be keeping some popular models and introducing some new models to its lineup. Call 613-270-0777 or visit taloshomes.com to register.

Tamarack Homes Leitrum • Findlay Creek Grand opening! Five new decorated townhome models in Findlay Creek Village. Call 613-247-0081 or visit tamarackhomes.com The slater Broccolini • The Slater • Condominium Amenities include fitness centre, lounge and dining room, terrace with hot tub and outdoor kitchen, theatre and games room. Suite features include standard kitchen islands, five-ft. glass walk-in shower, stainless steel appliance package, hardwood throughout, quartz counters, nine-ft. ceilings, views of the Ottawa River. Suites range from studio to twostorey penthouses with private terrace. Starting at $190’s. 199 Slater St. Ottawa. 613-230-0199 theslater.ca Uniform Urban Developments Manotick • Maple Creek Estates Stunning estate lot community with a close connection to the city – the best of both worlds. Two model homes open for viewing.

Call 613-491-2277.

Kanata • Richardson Ridge Single-family homes starting from $497,000. Sales centre located at the corner of Terry Fox Drive and Richardson Side Road. Call 613-853-4302. urbandale construction Kemptville • Equinelle New 44-ft. lots now released on the golf course. View our two model homes. urbandale.com

Kanata Lake Visit our modern elevations model homes called the Horizon Collection.

Singles and townhome models available for viewing. valecraft Homes Mer Bleue/Orléans • bradley estates New release of single-family homes and executive townhomes. New to Bradley Estates: nine redesigned models with full-brick fronts and stone skirts. valecraft.com WINDMILL DEVELOPMENTS OTTAWA • CATHEDRAL HILL CONDOMINIUMS Ottawa’s newest, most innovative condominiums are located on Sparks Street, west of Bay. With stunning views of the Ottawa River, Gatineau Park and Parliament Hill, these urban condominiums (targeting LEED Gold minimum) combine the vibrancy and convenience of downtown living with the calmness and serenity of a green oasis. For more information and to register, visit cathedralhill.ca or call 613-566-7010.

Hintonburg • The Eddy The Eddy – six storeys of Green, urban condos built for life in Hintonburg. Featuring a shared rooftop social space, this is the hippest address in Ottawa’s hippest neighbourhood. The Eddy – by Windmill Development Group, Canada’s greenest developer. Pre-register now at theeddy.ca

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homebuyers’help

Calculate your mortgage payments interest rate

amortization period

chart figure

example: 5%

25 years

5.82

mortgage amount ÷ 1,000 (mortgage amount $125,000)

125

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.)

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.

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monthly payment

$

Mortgage payment calculation chart %

Amortization Periods

Interest Rates

10 years

15 years

20 years

25 years

3.00%

9.65

6.90

5.54

4.73

3.25%

9.76

7.02

5.66

4.86

3.50%

9.88

7.14

5.79

4.99

3.75%

9.99

7.26

5.91

5.13

4.00%

10.11

7.38

6.04

5.26

4.25%

10.23

7.50

6.17

5.40

4.50%

10.34

7.63

6.30

5.53

4.75%

10.46

7.75

6.44

5.67

5.00%

10.58

7.88

6.57

5.82

5.25%

10.70

8.01

6.74

5.96

5.50%

10.82

8.14

6.85

6.10

5.75%

10.94

8.27

6.98

6.25

6.00%

11.07

8.40

7.12

6.40

6.25%

11.19

8.53

7.26

6.55

6.50%

11.31

8.66

7.41

6.70

6.75%

11.43

8.80

7.55

6.85

7.00%

11.56

8.93

7.69

7.00

7.25%

11.68

9.07

7.84

7.16

7.50%

11.81

9.21

7.99

7.32

7.75%

11.94

9.34

8.14

7.47

8.00%

12.06

9.48

8.28

7.63

8.25%

12.19

9.62

8.44

7.79

8.50%

12.32

9.76

8.59

7.95

8.75%

12.45

9.90

8.74

8.12

9.00%

12.58

10.05

8.86

8.28

9.25%

12.71

10.19

9.05

8.45

9.50%

12.84

10.33

9.20

8.62

9.75%

12.97

10.48

9.36

8.78

10.00%

13.10

10.63

9.52

8.95

10.25%

13.24

10.77

9.68

9.12

10.50%

13.37

10.92

9.84

9.29

10.75%

13.50

11.06

10.00

9.46

11.00%

13.64

11.22

10.16

9.63

11.25%

13.77

11.36

10.32

9.80

11.50%

13.91

11.52

10.49

9.97

11.75%

14.04

11.66

10.65

10.15

12.00%

14.18

11.82

10.81

10.32

12.25%

14.32

11.97

10.98

10.49

12.50%

14.46

12.13

11.15

10.67

12.75%

14.59

12.28

11.31

10.85

This table shows the monthly payment of principal and interest for each $1,000 of mortgage. Example: The monthly principal and interest payment for a $125,000 mortgage with a 25-year amortization period at 5% is as follows: ($125,000 รท 1,000) X 5.82 = $727.50 apr 6 - 20, 2013 | New home & Condo guide eastern Ontario 39

Builder Name

Site Name

Prices

De t

Location

ac Se hed m Bu i ng al To wn ow ho Ad me/ C ul t L o nd ife o sty le

advertisers index

Page

WEST Arnprior

Campanale

Riverwood Estates

x

x

x

x

Carleton Place

Holitzner

High Gate

x

Carp

Holitzner

Hidden Lake

Kanata

Claridge Homes

Bridlewood Trails

x

From $200,900

14, 15

Kanata

Mattamy

Fairwinds

x

x

From $224,990

6, 7

Kanata

Mattamy

Monahan Landing

x

From $224,990

6, 7

Kanata

Monarch

Blackstone

Inquire

4, 5

Kanata

Monarch

Trailwest

Kanata

Phoenix

Fernbank Crossing

Kanata

Tartan

Trailwest

Kanata

Uniform Developments

Richardson Ridge

Kanata

Valecraft

Trailwest

x

From high $200's

11

Kemptville

Stanley Fields

Kemptville Meadows

x

From $219,500

31

Stittsville

Holitzner

Deer Run

Stittsville

Metric

Stittsville

Tamarack

x

x

x x

x x

x

Inquire

22

From low $400's

2

Inquire

2

From high $200's

11

From $383,400

13

From low $300's

11

$497,000

9

x

Inquire

2

Arbourbrook Estates

x

Inquire

8

Jackson Trails

x

Inquire

BC

Central Craig Henry

Larco

Accolade

x

From $369,000

3

Westboro

Springcress

Ravenhill Common

x

From $599,400

25

SOUTH Barhaven

Claridge Homes

West Pointe Village

x

x

x

Barrhaven

Holitzner

Fraser Fields

x

Inquire

2

Barrhaven

Larco

Longfields

x

Inquire

3

Barrhaven

Mattamy

Half moon Bay

x

Barrhaven

Tamarack

The Meadows

x

Inquire

Hunt club

Larco

Solera

x

From mid $600,000

Hunt club

Longwood

Huntclub Bungalows

Leitrim

Tamarack

Findlay Creek

x

Nepean

Monarch

Stonebridge

Nepean Richmond

x x

From $281,900

$219,990

14, 15

6, 7 BC 3

x

Inquire

16, 17

x

x

Inquire

BC

x

x

Inquire

4, 5

Monarch

The Links

x

Low $200's

4, 5

Metric

King's Grant

x

Inquire

8

x

Inquire

BC

x

Inquire

18

x

South East Ottawa Tamarack

Findlay Creek

South Ottawa

Prince of Wales on the Rideau

Campanale

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x

Builder Name

Site Name

Prices

De t

Location

ac Se hed m Bu i ng al To wn ow ho Ad me/ C ul t L o nd ife o sty le

advertisers index

Page

EAST Central

Valecraft

Aviation Private

x

Inquire

19

Cumberland

Metric

Camelot Estates

x

Inquire

8

Orleans

Metric

Notting Hill

x

x

Inquire

8

Orleans

Tamarack

Chaperal

x

x

Inquire

BC

Rockland

Longwood

Morris Village

x

inquire

16, 17

x

x

x

CONDO Aylmer

Construction Katasa

Chateau Cartier

x

From $285,000

C2

Barrhaven

Campanale

Longfields

x

Inquire

Brockville

Windmill Developments

The Wayfare

x

From $300's

C4

Central

Ashcroft

Qwest/HotelRe/The Next

x

Inquire

C8

Central

Claridge Homes

Fusion

x

Inquire

C16, C17

Central

Domicile

The Kavanaugh

x

Inquire

C15

Central

Gateway Homes

On Coronation

x

From mid $200's

C28

Central

Soho Parkway

Soho Champagne

x

Inquire

C18

Central

Soho Parkway

Soho Lisgar

x

Inquire

C5

Central

Tega Homes

Rhombus

x

Inquire

C26

Downtown

Broccolini Construction

The Slater

x

From $198,900

C9

Downtown

Lamb Developments

Soba

x

From $179,900

C19

Downtown

Richcraft

The Galleria

x

From $276,000

C13

Downtown

Urban Capital

Central 2/ Hideaway

x

Inquire

C10, C11

Downtown

Windmill Developments

Catherdral Hill

x

Inquire

C3

East Ottawa

L.A. Group

Upper East Side

x

Inquire

C25

Hintonburg

Windmill Developments

The Eddy

x

Inquire

C3

Orleans

Cardel

Notting Hill

x

From mid $200's

C4

Ottawa Central

Urbandale Corporation

99 Parkdale

x

Inquire

C14

Ottawa West

Minto

Upper West

x

Inquire

C21

Ottawa West

Phoenix

Pointe West

x

From $221,600

C32

Ottawa west

Claridge Homes

Stirling Park

x

From $334,000

C16, C17

South Ottawa

Linden Developments

Distillery Warehouse

x

From $238,000

C12

South Ottawa

Theberge Homes

Alta Vista Ridge

x

From $199,900

C29

West Ottawa

Qualicum

Woods Crossing

x

From $169,900

C31

C27

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Darling

17

almonte

west

15

North Gower

richmond

south

29

416

manotick

16

Vernon

russell

embrun

Iroquois

Morrisburg

31

east

rockland

Morewood

Cardinal

osgoode

greely

Kemptville

Nepean

smith Falls Merrickville

7

Vanier

Cumberland

orleans

CeNtraL gloucester

ottawa

hull

aylmer

gatineau

stittsville Barrhaven

Kanata

Carp

South Elmsley

Carleton Place

Bathurst

McNab

arnprior

gatiNeau

QueBeC

417

Casselman

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