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cardel homes New family ties – growing connections in Longfields at Barrhaven

vice-president, Wall2wall media

Jacqueline Hill

Sales Manager, Eastern Ontario

Paul Bimm

editor-in-chief, national real estate

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Susan Legge

art director

Bianca DiPietro editor

Wayne Karl contributing editors

Sara Duck, Elisa Krovblit, Lydia McNutt (on leave) sales co-ordinator, eastern Ontario

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national account manager, mediative

Paul Slizys

Manager of production

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Condo Insert | C01-C32

Spotlight on Condos: Your guide to new condo communities in the Gatineau and Greater Ottawa Area

12 editor’s note C10 fundamentally speaking

Why now is a good time to buy a new home by Wayne Karl

32 in the news

Report shows what Canadians look for in a new-home location

34 the mortgage minute

Separating fact from fiction for first-time buyers

C28 home smarts

Baby grows up: the second annual Ottawa Condo Show by Marnie Bennett

by Peter Kinch

36 hot sheet

Two pages of community previews and openings

24 GOHBA Report

Drywall and your new home: shrinkage, temperature, settlement by Wayne Karl

community focus features C06 richcraft homes Move into Galleria 2 downtown now

Cardel Homes

Growing connections in Longfields at Barrhaven

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What rules your new-home choice? Lifestyle increasingly influential for buyers

ew-home buyers are often driven by different influences, but there’s no doubt lifestyle is an increasingly important factor. Whether you’re considering a home near the beach, a golf course or a city penthouse or pied-à-terre, you’re likely looking to compensate for what you don’t have in your current residence. The amount of living space is usually the issue – either too much or too little. Most young families are looking for more living space, which is why builders are designing homes with interiors that maximize every square foot of living space to make the most of your money. As we get older, the quest for living space may take a different direction. Downsizing is usually the answer, although many homeowners with existing homes in suburban or rural areas are acquiring townhomes or pied-à-terres in the city. An urban location gives owners and their friends a chance to enjoy the social and cultural activities of the city without having to drive for hours to get home. In today’s hectic world, your new home will be your retreat, so it’s important to find is to find a home that suits your needs and lifestyle. In this issue, we profile new communities which offer the perfect place to put up your feet, plus the latest industry news and features about buying and owning a new home. Enjoy!

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

Location, location, location What’s important to you when looking for a new-home location?

hen looking for a new home, a number of factors come into play: How far from work? How close to schools and shopping? What other amenities are near by? The answers to these questions are varied and depend on your personal situation and preferences. A new survey from BMO Bank of Montreal, however, sheds some light on exactly what Canadians look for when searching for their perfect “location, location, location.” It comes as no surprise, either, that being close to public transit and having a short commute are among the features that rank most highly. But the number one priority? Being in a safe neighbourhood. This is where buying a new home gives you an advantage; many of the communities featured in New Home & Condo Guide are part of master-planned developments, with builders placing emphasis on the many considerations that are important to you. What makes your perfect location, location, location? We’re confident you’ll find the answers here in this issue.

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

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New Family Ties Growing connections in Longfields at Barrhaven

t’s a big question on the minds of new families: where are we going to plant roots? There’s so much to consider, from important things like schools, medical services and groceries to those “nice to haves” like recreation opportunities and a comfortable commute. Families want urban comforts and easy access to where they need to go. That’s part of the appeal of suburban communities like Barrhaven, where Cardel Homes recently unveiled Longfields, a brand new neighbourhood surrounded by parks, paths and greenspace. At just 20 minutes from downtown, Longfields is sure to be a popular draw for young families and anyone else looking for a relaxed lifestyle in an established area. Barrhaven is one of Ottawa’s fastest growing suburban communities. Residents love its perfect blend of modern comforts and historical connections. Being so close to Kanata helps too. Whether you’re going by car, train or transit, it’s easy to get there. A Cineplex theatre, Barrhaven Centre Station, Goodlife Fitness and the Nepean Sportsplex are just some of Barrhaven’s entertainment and recreation options, and major shops like Home Depot and Walmart are at arm’s reach. Restaurant options abound too – from quick-and-casual Tim Hortons to sushi, Boston Pizza and gourmet dining. When it comes to schools, Barrhaven residents enjoy access to a variety of English- and French-speaking options from pre-school to secondary. With so much to offer in Barrhaven, it’s no surprise that young families are choosing to call it home. 20 New home & Condo guide eastern Ontario | jun 1 - 15, 2013

location Ottawa Barrhaven housing type Townhomes contact 613.424.6780 | cardelhomes.com

Barrhaven’s newest neighbourhood, Longfields, was designed to encourage family ties and community connections. Close to transit, first-rate schools, recreation and shopping, Longfields offers the best of urban conveniences in a family-friendly community. As a long-established builder with a commitment to communities, Cardel has a clear vision for Longfields. The first phase of that vision includes an innovative lineup of townhomes designed with families in mind. “We wanted to give buyers a choice,” says Greg Graham, President of Cardel Homes Ottawa. “So we designed two styles of modern townhomes with 10 floorplans.” Families can get the indoor-outdoor lifestyle of a private courtyard – perfect for

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entertaining – or opt for a more traditional layout with a double detached garage. Loaded with features like hardwood, ceramic tile, nine-foot ceilings, 36-inch upper cabinets, two garage styles and several colours to choose from, Cardel’s townhomes also include finished basements, four appliances (Refrigerator, stove, dishwasher & microwave) and landscaping. Cardel hasn’t overlooked a single detail in their designs, which were crafted exclusively for Longfields. Floorplans range up to 2,137 square feet and include three bedrooms and two and a half baths. Spaciousness is at a premium too. All of the 10 floorplans designs are open-concept, making optimal use of space and maximizing natural light through large windows. Even with so many features included as standard, buyers can still select a whole range of additional options. At the Cardel Design Centre, professional designers guide buyers through an array of selections from fireplaces to nooks. Customizing your townhome to your family’s tastes and lifestyle is a big part of the fun. Who says crafting a home can’t be enjoyable – and affordable? “Longfields’ first phase is a chance for young families to get Cardel quality in an affordable multi-family home,” says Graham.

“With Barrhaven’s shops and services so close, Longfields is really about connections – to community, family and friends.” It’s those connections that make Longfields popular with more than just new families. Downsizers who want to maintain their ties to Barrhaven are looking to Longfields too. “What better way to stay close to the grandkids” says Graham. Early reservations are now being accepted on courtyard and double-garage townhomes, Single-family homes are coming soon. To learn more about Longfields and to reserve a townhome, call Nicholas Karrandjas at 613.424.6780 or email him at nicholas.karrandjas@cardelhomes.com cardelhomes.com

Barrhaven’s newest neighbourhood, Longfields, was designed to encourage family ties and community connections.

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ARNPRIOR’S PREMIERE BUILDER WITH 2 HIGHLY DESIRABLE COMMUNITIES TO CHOOSE FROM Luxurious Homes from $335,000

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Callahan Estates in the heart of Arnprior next to Jed Creek. Phase 1 now released. Attached homes from low $220’s, Singles from $305,000.

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othing beats location, and Richcraft Homes’ Galleria 2 on Besserer Street, a prime downtown location in Ottawa, lets you live an urbane lifestyle for an astonishingly affordable price – and you can move in right now! Galleria 2 is an elegantly designed condominium set between the Byward Market area and the University of Ottawa. The superb location provides a perfect blend of urban sizzle and established neighbourhood. Walk to work, to the Rideau Centre, the National Arts Centre, the National Gallery and all of our nation’s capital’s fantastic inner city amenities. Buy one-of-a-kind gifts, get fresh farm produce, eat fantastic foods and enjoy the entertainment of the Byward Market. Although underground parking is available, you won’t even need a car to live here. Marketing Manager Shawn Bellman says this is currently the only downtown condo which is built, open and ready to move into and it offers wonderful extras like a current pool, gym, his and hers saunas, a lounge with a complete kitchen, and an outdoor terrace.

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The condo units have huge windows to maximize natural light and the views of the city and the Gatineau Hills. Inside Galleria 2 features engineered hardwood flooring, granite countertops throughout, and four stainless steel appliances: a refrigerator, mounted microwave oven, stove, and dishwasher, as well as a washer/dryer combination. Prices start at only $277,000, and units range from 590 to 1,004 sq. ft., with either one or two bedrooms, and for a limited time you can get in with a five per cent down payment. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no wonder that of the 196 units over three-quarters are already sold, and many are occupied. There are five model suites available to view and Bellman says other residents are a mix of first-time buyers, singles and couples, empty-nesters and young professionals. Condos here are also great investments and appreciating in value rapidly, so the time to get in is now. Architect Rod Lahey designed the classic but contemporary 15-storey building at the corner of King Edward Avenue and Besserer Street. Besides the market and university, the area offers the Ottawa Little Theatre, skating on the canal in the winter, enjoying Canada Day on Parliament Hill, walking distance to all kinds of stores including all the Rideau Centre has to offer, and Casino Lac Leamy and Gatineau Park just across the Ottawa River. The natural peace of the Rideau River is nearby too, as well as parks and shady streets for quiet strolls in the Sandy Hill neighbourhood. The Sales Centre is located at 238 Besserer St., open Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information visit richcraft.com, or call 613.232.7333.

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straints, regulatory requirements and a you’ve heard this adage, originally a quote from Mark Twain, but what you complex approval process fraught with may not realize is just how prophetic the sentiment has become, particu- delays are seriously challenging the vitality larly in many of Canada’s larger cities. of the lowrise sector, as well as housing A recent review of 2012 from the Building Industry and Land Devel- choice for the new-home buyer.” opment Association (BILD) and RealNet Canada Inc., for example, proWhat the industry is effectively saying vides some excellent insight into just how the market works. More im- is that if the problem were to persist unportantly, it underlines how challenging land availability is becoming for checked, affordable detached homes in some the home building industry – and, though they may not realize it yet – for cities might become a thing of the past. consumers. Tuckey and Deveaux are focused on the A recent conversation with a prospective new-home buyer illustrates GTA, of course, but their counterparts in the point from the latter’s perspective. John Brown (not his real name) Ottawa, Hamilton and elsewhere in the was discussing his plans to buy a new lowrise home and, after reading province are citing similar challenges. reports that “the housing market is slowing,” he said he decided to wait One builder recently recounted a story a while, until, in his words, “prices come down some more.” about how one municipality instituted at Prices may indeed dip in some areas, and in some housing categories, 125-per-cent increase in development charges but the generalization that new lowrise home prices are going to come – 125 per cent – as the city in question (and down is not accurate. others across the province) tries to improve Perpetuating a common misconception, John fails to differentiate the on decades-old infrastructure. The company new home market from resale. Generally, the new home market is very saw talking the municipality down to only a different from resale, and the factors that influence each are distinct. 100-per-cent increase as a victory. Now is still a good time to buy a new home, and here’s why. The net effect of this action is that each In the Toronto example, the issue affecting new home sales is not homesite in the proposed development in the “slowing market,” but rather land supply and other challenges spe- question begins at $65,000 – before a shovel cific to the home building industry. even hits the ground. The results speak for themselves. Lowrise new home sales were down What effects new home prices more than 20 per cent for 2012 – the second lowest level since 2000, according to market conditions is hard costs – land, maRealNet and BILD in their annual review. Over the last four years, lowrise terials, trades and developments fees – and supply has declined by 52 per cent – meaning less choice for buyers. none of those is going down. Prices, meanwhile, climbed 44 per cent over that period – which is good If you’re lucky, you may find a builder for people who bought new homes in that time, but less so for prospec- selling off remaining lots in a community by tive buyers on the new-home hunt now. offering incentives such as upgrades to standard features, credits in décor centres or What’s affecting supply to such an extent? design services – or slight discounts off invenAs BILD president and CEO Bryan Tuckey explains: “The decline in tory. But developers are more likely to delay lowrise sales is a direct result of provincial public policy that has encour- a project launch, rather than lower prices. aged intensification in existing communities and constrained land supply So, John and other prospective new-home in the regions surrounding the city of Toronto.” buyers – there’s no need to wait. If you’re fi“Governments must acknowledge that the constraints being placed on nancially prepared (and the Bank of Canada the market, particularly in the lowrise sector, are having dire results,” BILD recently, once again, announced it was holding First Vice-Chair Steve Deveaux said in releasing the review. “Land con- interest rates), now is a good time to buy.

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The second annual Ottawa Condo Show by Marnie Bennett This time last year, I was eagerly anticipating our first

ever Condo Show. Like a first-time parent, I was both excited and nervous; I didn’t know quite know what to expect. Today, as we send out invitations for the second annual Ottawa Condo Show, those nerves have given way to pride: our baby’s growing up! My team and I know our way around the city’s condo scene. And it’s been our experience that, as prospective buyers travel from sales centre to sales centre, shoppers’ fatigue can set in pretty quickly. Though it had never been tried before in Ottawa, it seemed like a no-brainer: for one day, we’d gather those sales centres in one central location, giving the public a rare chance to investigate the options in one fell swoop. So last summer, for the first time, Bennett Property Shop Realty invited builders from across the Ottawa region, representing condos of every description and price range. Did it fly? It did. More than 400 people attended, and our seminars were jam-packed. The feedback confirmed our suspicions: buyers appreciated that we were saving them legwork, and giving them quick access to projects they might have missed. For many, it sped up the condo shopping process significantly. C28 New home & Condo guide eastern Ontario | jun 1 - 15, 2013

This year, we’ve got more builders and more condos: from preconstruction to immediate occupancy, from entry level bachelor condos to luxury penthouses. Builders are offering exclusive savings – up to $10,000 in some cases – for Condo Show attendees. We’ve got a booth dedicated specifically to resale condos. And again, we’re offering seminars on topics ranging from financing to interior design. I’m particularly thrilled to announce that Olympic hopeful Cody Sorensen will be on hand – bobsleigh in tow – to meet the public, sign autographs and talk about what inspires him. The Bennett team is extremely proud to be Cody’s official sponsor: we believe in dreaming big, and it doesn’t get bigger than Olympic gold. So, we hope you’ll join us at 190 Lisgar St. on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Visit our website at ottawacondoshow.com to register for your VIP pass.

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Shrinkage, temperature, settlement by John W. Herbert Drywall nail pops and cracks are a common occurrence in new homes and they can occur to varying degrees in each home depending on several factors. The three most common causes of cracks and nail pops are the drying of wood framing material (shrinkage), temperature changes associated with the four seasons and normal settlement. These factors contribute to the drywall cracking and nail pops at the wall and ceiling corners (inside and outside corners). This is especially common in every home built in our northern climate and is usually more prominent during the first year of occupying a new home. For this reason, most new home builders recommend waiting a minimum of one year before applying custom paint colors to walls or ceilings. This is also the same reason that most builders use a mid quality paint product that is builder grade as they are aware most homeowners will add their own paint colors to match their taste and choice after patching drywall cracks and nail pops. In addition, it is much easier to determine color and texture choices once you have lived in your home for a while and get a feel for what design elements would work best for you. The Tarion Warranty Corp. Construction Performance Guidelines that govern minimum warranty requirements and protect Ontario new-home buyers considers the occurrence of nil pops and cracks:

One-Year – Work and Materials • Cracks resulting from normal shrinkage of materials due to drying after construction are excluded from the statutory warranty. For further details regarding nail pops and cracks, visit tarion.com to review the construction performance guidelines in their entirety.

Truss uplift The occurrence of truss uplift is most frequently reported during the colder months of the year, as temperature is one of the primary factors influencing this condition. Truss uplift becomes visible when the bottom chords (the ceiling joist part of the truss above your ceiling), which are covered by insulation, stay warm and dry but the top chords are exposed to moisture changes. The resulting stress causes the truss to lift up at its center thus causing cracks and gaps to appear. 24 New home & Condo guide eastern Ontario | jun 1 - 15, 2013

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Signs of truss uplift are observed as gaps between the wall/ceiling juncture and usually measure four mm or less. It is important to note that this does not represent a structural problem or defect, but at worst is a cosmetic issue that in some cases could repeat itself every year during the colder months. As this does not occur in all homes and is often the result of conditions beyond a builder’s control, no action is required unless the gap exceeds four mm. Although there are a number of ways that this cosmetic condition can be remedied, the easiest is to install crown moulding directly connected to the ceiling. (Where the condition is within the acceptable tolerance, the cost of repair would be the responsibility of the homeowner). By using this technique, the molding is allowed to move freely up and down whenever truss uplift occurs and because the molding is not attached to the wall this movement does not affect the molding. Best of all, the gap is no longer visible and the fix is cosmetically pleasing to the eye. A variety of contractors can be hired to perform this type of work, such as trim installers, carpenters or general contractors. Lastly, Tarion’s Construction Performance Guidelines state the following: Cracks resulting from normal shrinkage are acceptable; crack width in excess of four mm is not acceptable. OneYear – Work and Materials • Cracks resulting from normal shrinkage of materials caused by drying after construction are excluded from the statutory warranty. For further detail regarding truss uplift, visit tarion.com to review the construction performance guidelines in their entirety.

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and prioritize them in order of highest to consider when deciding on the right location to buy a lowest importance.” home, Canadians view the safety of a neighbourhood to The poll also revealed that significant be the most important (63 per cent) feature of a differences become apparent when home’s location, according to a new BMO Bank of comparing the national averages to firstMontreal survey. time homebuyers. For instance: The survey, conducted by Pollara, also found that » Having a short commute to work is living on a quiet street (43 per cent), having good more important to first-time buyers neighbours (30 per cent), having a short commute to than the average buyer (34 per cent work (28 per cent) and being near family and friends (25 versus 28 per cent) per cent) rank high on Canadians’ list of location priorities » Living near public transit (28 per cent when buying a home. versus 19 per cent) is also higher on “Everyone has a unique set of personal and financial the priority list for first-timers than priorities, so it’s important that those particular needs repeat buyers are considered when deciding on the right location to purchase a home,” says Laura Parsons, mortgage expert, However, living on a quiet street BMO Bank of Montreal. “Taking a practical approach (30 per cent versus 43 per cent) and having to home buying is the key to preventing yourself from good neighbours (21 per cent versus getting ‘swept away’ by the bells and whistles of a house. 30 per cent) are far less important to Home buyers should make a list of needs versus wants first-timers. While there are a number of factors to

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“ Getting pre-approved financing, choosing a fixed rate and stresstesting mortgage payments in advance of buying a home can provide peace of mind and help home buyers become mortgage-free sooner,” adds Parsons. Parsons encourages buyers and sellers to be aware of “Realtors are always available to help any changing conditions on the local level. “If planning to buyers find the property that’s right for buy or sell a property, consider working with an expert who them,” says Laura Leyser, president of can help you make decisions that are appropriate to the The Canadian Real Estate Association. health of your local market, and more importantly, that fit “And to provide consumers with information within your particular personal and financial priorities. to help them through this difficult and “Getting pre-approved financing, choosing a fixed rate emotional process, our Homebuyers’ Road and stress-testing mortgage payments in advance of buying Map, developed in collaboration with the a home can provide peace of mind and help home buyers Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, become mortgage-free sooner,” adds Parsons. is available online at crea.ca/resources

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separating fact from fiction for first-time buyers by peter kinch

If you’re a first-time home-

buyer, you’re hearing a lot of talk in the real estate market these days. Will prices go up? Will the market crash? Will I ever be able to afford a house? How will the new mortgage rule changes affect me? How will I ever pay off this debt? It’s easy to get caught up in all the noise, but harder to separate the fact from the fiction. As I edge closer to celebrating my first half century on this planet, I find myself using the phrase “If I knew then…” more and Time is your ally. more – which got Time can turn me thinking about next wave of any bad real estate the first-time homebuydecision into a ers, and what pearls good one. of wisdom I could bestow on them. 34 New home & Condo guide eastern Ontario | jun 1 - 15, 2013

I had an interesting conversation with a colleague the other day regarding property values in Vancouver. He relayed me a story of a friend who had bought a house on the west side of Vancouver in the mid 1990s and it is now worth more than four times the amount he paid. In terms of equity, it was the equivalent of winning the lottery. We pondered the question, what will people be saying 20 to 25 years from now? Is it quite possible that a young 25-yearold couple today might look back in the year 2033 and say “If only we had bought that house back in 2013? Why didn’t we? Oh yeah, there were new mortgage rules and a lot of global uncertainty…” Here are a few things that I’ve learned about real estate 1. Real estate has peaks and valleys, but there has never been a future peak that is lower than the past one. Just give it time. 2. Time is your ally. Time can turn any bad real estate decision into a good one. 3. Equity is your safety net. It can supplement a pension and give you financial options in later years. 4. Your mortgage is a forced savings program.

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heated housing market. Again, this is to the advantage of first-time buyers because it will help to bring house prices back within your range.

So let’s assume that 20 to 25 years from now, you’ll be looking back and saying to yourself one of two things ›› I’m sure glad I bought that first house, or ›› I wish I had just bought something back in 2013 A lot of people are in this situation today and paralyzed by all the noise around them. And in the absence of facts or perspective, fear will take over. So what are the factors that are influencing your decisions today?

Global uncertainty There is no doubt that we live in an age of global uncertainty and face the threat of financial chaos in Europe and a pending credit crisis in the U.S. However, this is not the first time our world has faced these challenges, and it won’t be the last. The key factor to look at is what you can control in your world. Ask yourself about your own employment options – your own employment future. The key to creating long-term wealth in real estate through equity is your ability to afford your monthly mortgage payments and making them consistently over a long period of time – regardless of what is happening on the other side of the world. If you do so, one day you’ll wake up and realize two things: 1. Your mortgage is paid off, and 2. Your house is worth more than the day you bought it – regardless of what happened during the years in between.

Mortgage rules Yes, there are new mortgage rules that have been implemented over the past Your mortgage is paid few years, but in some respects, this could be to your advantage. Many off, and your house is So if you’re a first-time homebuyer in first-time homebuyers are unaware here’s my advice to you: create worth more than the 2013, that you can still buy a home with as a budget that you can afford and be day you bought it – little as five per cent down. The main comfortable with. Buy a home that regardless of what rule change that impacts your ability does not put a strain on your budget. to afford a home is that you can no happened during the Focus on taking baby steps and don’t longer access a 30-year amortization. get overwhelmed by the big picture. years in between. Your payments will now be deterMake the monthly payments into that mined based on you paying off that forced savings program called a mortmortgage over a maximum 25-year period. Although this gage, and then let time be your friend and real estate will does make your payments a little higher in the beginning, do what it has done for many generations before – eventuit increases the amount of equity you build with each ally go up as your mortgage goes down – and that is what payment (remember your forced savings plan). we call “creating equity.” In addition, the rule changes imposed by the governAnd then maybe, just maybe, as you’re about to celment have had the exact effect they were hoping to ac- ebrate your first half century on this planet, you‘ll look complish, which was to slow what was becoming an over- back and say, “I’m glad I got started in 2013.” jun 1 - 15, 2013 | New home & Condo guide eastern Ontario 35

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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 Boulet homes Ottawa • aveia Sophisticated and private, AVEIA offers 60 Barry Hobin designed townhomes in a boutique style enclave in Orleans. Ideally located on a private road, with one main entrance and models that back onto a beautiful creek, Aveia homes have been inspired by the poetry of nature and feature 9 ft. ground floor ceilings, hardwood in the living and dining rooms and granite countertops in the kitchen. 1024 Old Montreal Road, Ottawa ON. marclincez@aveia.ca 613834-8828. aveia.ca 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 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

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High street in Carleton Place • Highgate Two-storey homes and bungalows on 50- and 60-ft. lots, from 110- to 175ft. 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. 613-8396675 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 LEMAY HOMES Ottawa South • FINDLAY BY THE PARK New community offering an exciting collection of singles, bungalows & townhomes. Just a few steps to greenspace, park, recreational arena and soccer fields. Quick access to shops, restaurants and services. All homes are Energy Star qualified. Starting from low $300’s. Limited time bonus offer. 613-4255255. maisonsLEMAYhomes.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 CENTRAL OTTAWA • SONIA BY THE RIDEAU New 70-unit Condominium Building in Ottawa East. e-mail d.greene@ longwoodbuilders.com or call 613-421-9736. HUNT CLUB • NEIGHBOURHOODS OF HUNT CLUB New adult lifestyle attached bungalow community in Hunt Club. Model home and Sales office now open. neighbourhoodsofhuntclub.com or call 613-7381349 for information. KANATA • DEEVY’S HOMESTEAD Adult lifestyle attached bungalow townhomes on Equestrian Drive in Kanata. Sales Office open on site. deevyshomestead.com or call 613-435-2155 for more information. ORLEANS • DORIMA TERRACE HOMES Perfect for the first time buyer or investor. Terrace homes off Innes at 10th line. For more information dorima.ca or 613-424-2901. OTTAWA SOUTH • MONTAGE 36-unit Condominium building in Ottawa South. Two Model Suites now open. Move in this spring! Located at corner of Clementine and Ohio off bank south of Billings Bridge. Call 613-897-0044 or d.greene@longwoodbuilders.com

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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

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.

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.

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.

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 jun 1 - 15, 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

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Page

WEST Arnprior

Campanale

Riverwood Estates

Inquire

Arnprior

Phoenix

Westhaven Gate

Inquire

Carp

Holitzner

Hidden Lake

Inquire

Kanata

Braebury Homes

Richardson Ridge

Inquire

Kanata

Claridge Homes

Bridlewood Trails

From $200,900

14, 15

Kanata

Mattamy

Fairwinds

From $224,990

6, 7

Kanata

Mattamy

Monahan Landing

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

From high $200's

Kemptville

Stanley Fields

Kemptville Meadows

From $219,500

Stittsville

Holitzner

Deer Run

Stittsville

Metric

Stittsville

Tamarack

x x

From high $200's

From $383,400

From low $300's

$497,000

8, 9

Inquire

Arbourbrook Estates

Inquire

Jackson Trails

Inquire

SOUTH Barhaven

Claridge Homes

West Pointe Village

Barrhaven

Larco

Longfields

Barrhaven

Mattamy

Half moon Bay

$219,990

Barrhaven

Tamarack

The Meadows

Inquire

Hunt club

Larco

Solera

Hunt club

Longwood

Huntclub Bungalows

Inquire

Leitrim

Lemay Homes

Findlay by the Park

From $320,900

Leitrim

Tamarack

Findlay Creek

Inquire

Nepean

Monarch

Stonebridge

Inquire

4, 5

Nepean

Monarch

The Links

Low $200's

4, 5

Richmond

Metric

King's Grant

Inquire

South Ottawa

Campanale

Prince of Wales on the Rideau

Inquire

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From $281,000 Inquire

From mid $600,000

14, 15 3 6, 7 BC 3 16, 17

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

Inquire

Cumberland

Metric

Camelot Estates

Inquire

Navan

Claridge

Spring Valley Trails

From $276,900

14, 15

Orleans

Boulet Construction

Aveia

From $329,900

Orleans

Metric

Notting Hill

Inquire

Orleans

Tamarack

Chaperal

Inquire

Rockland

Longwood

Morris Village

Inquire

16, 17

CONDO Aylmer

Construction Katasa

Chateau Cartier

From $285,000

Aylmer

Construction Katasa

Condos du Rivage

From $267,500

Aylmer

Construction Katasa

Square Urbania

From $200,240

Barrhaven

Campanale

Longfields

Inquire

Brockville

Windmill Developments

The Wayfare

From $300’s

Central

Ashcroft

Qwest/HotelRe/The Next

Inquire

Central

Claridge Homes

Fusion

Inquire

C16, C17

Central

Domicile

The Kavanaugh

Inquire

C15

Central

Soho Parkway

Soho Champagne

Inquire

C18

Central

Soho Parkway

Soho Italia

Inquire

C13

Central

Soho Parkway

Soho Lisgar

Inquire

C23

Downtown

Broccolini Construction

The Slater

From $198,900

Downtown

Lamb Developments

Soba

From $185,900

C19

Downtown

Richcraft

Brownstones

From $277,000

C22

Downtown

Urban Capital

Hideaway

From $219,900

C11

Downtown

Windmill Developments

Catherdral Hill

Inquire

East Ottawa

L.A Group

Upper East Side

Inquire

C25

Hintonburg

Windmill Developments

The Eddy

Inquire

Orleans

Brigil Homes

Petries Landing

Inquire

C24

Orleans

Cardel

Notting Hill

Inquire

C27

Ottawa Central

Minto

Landsdowne

Inquire

C20

Ottawa Central

Richcraft

The Galleria

Inquire

Ottawa Central

Urbandale Corporation

99 Parkdale

Inquire

C14

Ottawa West

Minto

Upper West

Inquire

C21

Ottawa West

Phoenix

Pointe West

from $221,600

C32

Ottawa west

Claridge Homes

Stirling Park

From $334,000

C16, C17

South Ottawa

Linden Developments

Distillery Warehouse

From $238,000

C12

South Ottawa

Theberge Homes

Alta Vista Ridge

From $209,900

C29

Stittsville

Dharma Developments

Reverie

Inquire

C26

West Ottawa

Qualicum

Woods Crossing

From $170’s

C31

C30

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west

north Gower

richmond

south

416

manotick

Vernon

Russell

embrun

Iroquois

Morrisburg

east

rockland

Morewood

Cardinal

osgoode

greely

Kemptville

Nepean

smith Falls Merrickville

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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