Southwestern Ontario New Home & Condo Guide - March 3, 2013

March 2 - 16, 2013 Volume 16 Issue 04

Portraits

Picture Perfect Town Living

by Branthaven Homes in waterdown

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cover story

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p.14 BRANTHAVEN HOMES offers picture perfect town living in Waterdown

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regular and special features IN EVERY ISSUE 10 EDITOR’S NOTE

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AD INDEX

New homes in Ontario come with a Tarion-backed warranty

by Howard Bogach

INDUSTRY INSIGHT

QUICK TIPS

Organizing tips that can keep you stuck

by Hellen Buttigieg

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ON THE MOVE

Technology on the move

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Tips to help you find a new home

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launches five new home designs in Victory, Stoney Creek

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IN THE NEWS 30 EMPIRE COMMUNITIES

FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING

How to find a new home?

Pay attention to location, information and timing

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FEATURE

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wins EnerQuality Home Builder of the Year Award

HOMEBUYERS’ HELP 18 BUILDER PERSPECTIVES

Changing your lifestyle

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HOMEBUYERS’ RESOURCES

Mortgage Calculator & Rate Table

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KITCHENER

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Binbrook –an island suburb of Hamilton

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editor’snote

Long-term commitment will afford you peace of mind

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hether you’re relocating from one coast to the other or moving to your first place, changing homes can be hectic, exciting and certainly stressful. But, relax.

You can eliminate the anxiety associated with moving by taking control of the situation with confidence.

Understanding the market is just part of the story.

Knowing what you need and what you can afford is the more important part of the equation. Making a prudent purchasing decision that doesn’t keep you up at night when interest rates rise or market news becomes the talk of the town is up to you.

Any expert will tell you that buying a home or condo is a long-term commitment.

This issue is full of great tips from the experts as well as the latest news designed to help you make a wise purchasing decision.

Along with our Community Focus features, which outline the specifics on many fine communities, there’s lots to take in – so kick back, relax and enjoy. You’re in the driver’s seat.

Susan Legge EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Wall2Wall Media, susan.Legge@wall2wallmedia.com

VICE-PRESIDENT, WALL2WALL MEDIA

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, NATIONAL REAL ESTATE

Susan Legge ART DIRECTOR

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Wayne Karl CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

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How to find the right home?

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Knowing what to look for – and where – are crucial parts of your new-home search

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nce you’ve decided to buy a new home, the excitement builds immediately. Where to buy?

What type of home? Is now the right time?

The answers to such questions vary from person to person, depending on individual circumstances and needs. Choosing the type of home you can afford, and what finishes and design features you want, might be the easiest part of the process. More challenging, but equally important, are matters such as finding a community in proximity to amenities such as shopping and schools; commuting times and transit options; and if your new home will still be suitable in three, five or 10 years.

As for the timing of your purchase, it’s natural to wonder whether now is the best time, given all the discussion about market conditions. But if your employment and finances are secure, you’re best served looking at the long term – say seven years.

Where are new-home prices likely to be then? Higher or lower? And if you missed out on building equity by delaying your purchase, would you be better off?

Another factor to consider is your new-home warranty. This issue, on page 28, we introduce a new monthly column – the Tarion Report, by Howard Bogach, president of Tarion Warranty Corp., the company charged with protecting the rights of newhome buyers. With his contribution and other related content, we hope you’ll begin to determine your own answers to these questions.

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

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Branthaven Homes offers picture perfect town living

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ranthaven Homes recently launched Portraits, a prime urban locations, Portraits offers the same great homes, picture perfect townhome community in the heri- features and quality with up to $50,000 in savings! tage community of Waterdown. Branthaven Homes, “Portraits has attracted smart young professionals and Burlington’s most in-demand homebuilder brought its most savvy mid-life buyers looking for a better quality home popular townhome designs to nearby Waterdown, a bur- with lots of character and community.” Stipsits adds that geoning new home community just many of Portraits buyers are com15 minutes north of Burlington. muters who will use the Aldershot “The sales and interest we have GO train to work – just seven location received has been great!” says Steve minutes away! Portraits location is Waterdown Stipsits, president of Branthaven ideal, an amenity-rich community Homes. “Portraits is very unique in that has attracted young professionhousing type the marketplace. It represents an als and families who value commuThree-storey townhomes from incredible new real estate opportunity and character surrounds it. Wathe $300’s nity for buyers who have loved our terdowns’ charming and historic sales centre designs but may not have been able community with its specialty shops, Parkside Drive at Hamilton Street to afford them in our past projects neighbourhood pubs, parks and culN, open Monday to Thursday 1 in premium locations across Oakville, tural attractions are just minutes to 6 p.m., Friday closed, Saturday Burlington or the waterfront.” away. Everyday conveniences are all and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.

Portraits buyers won’t have to sacnew – quality shopping, restaurants, contact rifice style or selection, but they will parks, schools, recreation centres surely appreciate the savings! When surround the community. “Park the 1.877.567.5005 compared to the same product in car on the weekends and walk about.

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Everything is within reach!” adds Stipsits.

Portraits offers Branthaven’s unrivalled design and construction. Portraits, like all Branthaven communities, are an architecturally controlled enclave with thoughtful planning, beautiful streetscapes, lush landscaping and upgraded elevations. With just 45, three-storey townhomes set in a private cul-de-sac, Portraits will further add to the character and cachet of Waterdown. Branthaven’s upgraded elevations feature rustic stone skirting, rich clay brick, beautiful mullioned windows, authentic architectural detail and a sophisticated colour palette. As with any Branthaven neighbourhood, savvy buyers are always that their “Branthaven” has timeless elegance and great resale value.

There are three home types of towns to at Portraits. Choose from Back2Backs or three-storey towns with 16- or 18-ft. options to suit your lifestyle needs. There are also nine floorplans to choose from, so there’s plenty of choice. “Sales are swift at Portraits and we are not anticipating have to build a model home as we expect to be going to site construction this spring,” adds Stipsits.

“There are still a good selection of towns available and we have three-storey town model homes at other locations to tour to see the elevations, tour the layouts and experience the quality.”

To experience first-hand the townhome options offered at Portraits, new homebuyers can visit either Bravo-by-the-Lake in Grimsby or JOY Townes in Kitchener. At Bravo-by-the-Lake, visitors can tour the popular and affordable “Spirit” model, a fully decorated Back2Back town. Visitors will be wowed by the smart layouts, modern open plan rooms, lofty nine-ft. ceilings and the designer selected fittings and finishes that make Branthaven the on-trend builder that it is. The Spirit is a lively and fun model home that is appealing to young professionals who love its flexible floorplan and fashionable interiors. “Back2Backs are

a great alternative to a condo. Our buyers are choosing this and enjoying more space, privacy and homeownership rewards like your own garage, driveway and front door for the price of a condo?

Our buyers are choosing Back2Backs as you get your own garage, front door and lots more space and room to grow!”

At JOY, in Kitchener, the “Brilliant” Model lives up to its name! This end unit three-storey town home shines with brilliant design features, sun drenched interiors and a flexible layout that includes a luxury eat-in kitchen, hotel-inspired master retreat, upper floor den and a full guest suite and additional bath on the lower level. This model is a stunning townhome decorated in rich hues of JOYful blues and whites. One of Branthaven’s best selling townhome plans – the “Brilliant” is a must see!

Portraits offers an extraordinary selection of standards, eliminating the need for a lot upgrades. Samples of Branthaven’s features and finishes packages are on display at the Portraits sales centre. In addition, homebuyers are invited to Branthaven’s exciting Décor Centre where they can choose from hundreds of cabinet, countertop, tile and flooring combinations to make their home a “Self Portrait” of their style.

Visit branthaven.com for more information.

Branthaven’s three-storey towns are priced from the $300’s. Buyers get to choose from three stainless steel appliances or $2,500 in Design Dollars or hardwood on the main floor (excluding tile areas and main floor bedroom). Just picture it your new life – Branthaven style, design, quality all together in a charming enclave in heritage Waterdown.

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in your life where your house is larger than you need and its physical upkeep is consuming too much precious time and money, you may be ready to downsize. Right-sizing TOP Optional lofts from a family home to a more practical are popular option brings about new opportunities and with right-sizing homebuyers there are many things to consider.

If you plan to downsize today and conbottom tinue to work for a while, then you will want Lifestyle is an increasingly to search for a home nearby or within a important conmanageable commuting distance. You may sideration for homebuyers decide this move will be a stepping stone to your ultimate retirement destination and focus on finding a home that will give you more freedom to enjoy your interests, family and friends in a familiar neighbourhood.

You have many housing options if you are fully retired. It is quite common for people to visit several different communities before finding an area they’d like to settle in. You might choose to move to where you’ve enjoyed holidays; if you love live theatre, you might gravitate towards Stratford, Niagara or Woodstock; Collingwood will bring you close to ski hills. A golf course community is ideal for avid golfers and you’ll discover many affordable choices within two hours of the GTA. Moving closer to grown children may also be a factor, however it also needs to be the right location for you. After maintenance fees will vary from place to all at this time in your life you are entitled to put yourselves first! place, depending upon what amenities and Downsizing isn’t necessarily only about finding a smaller home, it is services are included. Consider how much equally important to decide the lifestyle you want to have. It will help you’ll benefit from these and weigh that to first establish a realistic budget and determine what you are willing against the cost. to spend. Having a sense of the value of your present home will help to It could take months to find the home narrow your focus. What style of home will best suit you now? If you that’s right for you, so enjoy the search. It’s would like your living and sleeping areas on the same floor then a bun- all part of the journey. galow or condominium suite will be a good choice. Bungalows with a loft option can provide additional room for guests; function as a hobby This is part of a series of articles on topics area or home office. Look at both resale and new homes to get a clearer of interest to new-home buyers, authored picture of what is available.

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mattamy homes Kitchener | Wildflowers Coming soon – Mattamy’s first master-planned community in Kitchener, with affordable townhomes and detached homes.

mattamyhomes.com

monarchgroup.net

Brand new semi-detached and 30-ft. detached lots.

fusionhomes.com

Williamsburg homes Kitchener | Eby Estates New release of 30-, 36- and 40-ft. lots in this established tree-lined community minutes from Hwy. 8, amenities and transit.

williamsburghomes.ca

dunsire developments Kitchener | Mill Creek Village Releasing Phase II – a fresh selection of townhome units with walkouts available, and save at Phase I pricing.

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Mattamy opens first Kitchener community and has Wildflowers blooming in March

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n the midst of the cold, Canadian winter, the company has built more than 50,000 homes in more than 150 comMattamy brings Wildflowers to life. This munities across North America. The approach has always been to provide is the company’s very first community interesting and varied architecture so the streets have individuality and in Kitchener, but it is not unfamiliar with features that make everyone completely satisfied in the home and in the area – having two very successful neigh- the community. bourhoods right next door in Cambridge.

If you’d like to see the many attributes of life in a Mattamy commuWildflowers will bring a completely new nity for yourself, you can visit Upper Country Club and Mill Pond in approach to home building in Kitchener- Cambridge. Just a walk or slow drive through will quickly give you a full Waterloo. Mattamy is well-regarded for not idea of what makes a Mattamy community different. just its stylish and varied collection of In Wildflowers, you’ll find a complete variety of townhomes and wellhomes, but also for its ability to provide planned detached homes in various sizes to accommodate any size family. master-planned communities that really These homes offer front porches so neighbours can enjoy each other’s know how to serve the people who live in them. They are places where you’ll always find a smile and kids playing right in the neighbourhood.

Features in Wildflowers include park spaces, playgrounds, walking/biking trails and tranquil ponds scattered throughout the neighbourhood, all of which give families perfect places to gather and share in the enjoyment of the place they call “home.”

There’s even a mature forest bordering the community, so an after-dinner stroll can be truly inspiring. Future benefits of masterplanning will include a school right in the neighbourhood and local shops so you can walk to the store instead of getting in a car.

Mattamy has a vast amount of experience in master-planning neighbourhoods and designing unique homes. Since 1978,

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company with a friendly “hello” while out for a stroll. Front porches are the kind of feature you’ll find in abundance in small location Ontario towns, and that’s the feeling Kitchener Mattamy is recreating.

The windows in Mattamy homes are housing type larger than most, so you have the benefit of Townhomes and detached homes more cheerful, natural light into the home. sales centre There’s an extensive variety of exterior styles so each street has its own identity. Garages 1571 Fischer Hallman Rd., open Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m., Friday 1 to 6 are attached to the home and recessed from p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays 11 the street, so the street views are more a.m. to 6 p.m. pleasant and interesting and most of the contact streets are curved, which tends to calm traffic. People are way more important than 519.744.9296 | mattamyhomes.com cars in a Mattamy community.

Inside the homes, you will find a very high level of fit and finish and smart floor- ener has a Santa Claus parade, a Thanksgiving/Oktoberfest Parade and plans in abundance so you can be confident a Canada Day Parade that fill the streets from Waterloo to the southern that the things your family needs inside a reaches of Kitchener. There’s a great farmer’s market downtown, as well home can be found in a Wildflowers home. as fine shopping, dining, nightlife and cultural venues Kitchener-Waterloo is a place that has Mattamy invites you to come and search among the Wildflowers to built an outstanding reputation as a hub for find the home that’s just right for your family. The company offers the high-tech industry. Two superb univer- townhomes from a very affordable $249,990 and detached homes begin sities are universally reknowned. Kitchener at $294,990. is a vibrant, growing city that offers many The Wildflowers presentation centre is located at 1571 Fischer Hallman community activities and special events. Rd., Kitchener, 519.744.9296.

Oktoberfest is the largest of its kind outside Presentation centre hours are Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m.; Friday of Germany. Recreational facilities are avail- 1 to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and holidays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. able for all seasons, and you don’t have to wait long for a good parade because Kitch- For more information, visit mattamyhomes.com march 2 - 16, 2013 | New home & condo guide SWO 27

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tarionreport

Your new home comes with a

Tarion backed warranty by howard bogach

Welcome to my first column in New Home & Condo

Guide. I’m excited to have this opportunity to share information about your home’s new warranty. If you have questions about what you read or there’s a topic you’d like me to cover, please drop us at note on our Facebook page at facebook.com/TarionWarrantyCorp.

When buying a new home, there are many decisions to make; downtown or suburbs, two bedroom or three, hardwood or laminate? But the one decision you don’t have to make is about your new home’s warranty.

That’s because almost every new home sold in Ontario comes with a builder’s warranty, backed by Tarion.

The warranty process starts before your builder even breaks ground, and lasts for seven years from when your new home is completed and ready for possession. Although it is often lumped into one warranty for simplicity’s sake, in reality, just about all new homes in Ontario come with deposit and delayed closing protection in addition to three separate warranties that provide different types of coverage at different points in the life cycle of your home.

Your deposit protection and delayed closing protection begins before you move in. Deposits are protected up to a maximum of $40,000 for freehold homes in the event that your builder goes bankrupt, breaches the purchase agreement or in situations where you are legally entitled to back out of the purchase agreement before closing.

Deposits made on condominiums are protected for similar circumstances, up to a maximum of $20,000. Deposit amounts exceeding that are protected under the Condominium Act. The delayed closing and occupancy provision means your builder guarantees that your home will be ready for move in either by a date specified in the purchase agreement or by a date that has been properly extended if circumstances occur that delay the home’s completion. In many cases, your builder will be required to compensate you if a delay occurs.

The one-, two- and seven-year warranties begin when your home is

Howard Bogach is President and CEO of Tarion Warranty Corp. His column appears monthly in New Home & Condo Guide. For more information about how Tarion helps new-home buyers, visit tarion.com or Facebook at facebook.com/TarionWarrantyCorp.

complete and ready for possession. The one-year warranty covers defects in work and material, protects against unauthorized substitutions and ensures your home is fit for habitation and constructed according to the Ontario Building Code. The first year warranty includes almost everything inside and outside your home that was provided by the builder, from flooring to drywall to heating and air conditioning systems and is in place for one year from your home’s date of possession.

The two-year warranty protects against water penetration through the basement or foundation walls; defects in materials that affect windows, doors and caulking and defects in work that result in water penetration into the building envelope. It also covers defects in work or materials in the electrical, plumbing and heating delivery and distribution systems, and defects in work or materials that result in the detachment, displacement or deterioration of exterior cladding, such as brickwork, aluminum or vinyl siding. It continues to provide protection against violations of the Ontario Building Code that affect health and safety and applies for two years, beginning on the home’s date of possession.

The seven-year warranty, referred to as the Major Structural Defect Warranty, provides coverage for any defect in work or materials that results in failure of a structural, load-bearing element of the building or one that would reduce the expected life span of a structural element. It also includes protection against a defect that adversely affects the use of the home.

If you’re looking to buy a condo, you’ll also have extra warranty coverage for the common elements of your condominium.

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inthenews

Empire launches five new home designs in Victory

Live your style, your way at Stoney Creek’s newest community Empire Communities is excited to launch five

new 42-ft. home designs at its lowrise community of Victory.

“Our purchasers asked for larger homes on larger homesites, so that’s what we’ve given them with these five stunning new residences,” says Paul Golini, executive vice-president of Empire Communities.

All five new designs will be situated on 42-ft. homesites and feature stunning interiors. The spacious Elation model boasts 2,863 sq. ft. and a huge family room overlooking the live-in kitchen – an ideal design for when family and friends gather or for allowing parents to keep an eye on the children while preparing dinner. Three of the four bedrooms in the Elation include their own ensuite bathroom with a spa-like master ensuite complete with separate shower and oval bathtub. The Elation also features convenient main floor laundry amenities – a dream for busy mothers.

The additional four new designs at Victory – the Achievement, the Magnificent, the Champion and the Victor, range in size from 3,005 to 3,616 sq. ft.

Every home at Victory boasts high-end details like modern baseboards, curved shower rods and frameless glass showers in the bathrooms as well as beautiful Live-in kitchens, ideal for families. Every detail, inside and out, was selected with value and design in mind while also offering a cool, urban look. Additional finishes include laminate flooring, two-tone contemporary kitchen cabinets and modern backsplashes. At Victory, you’ll live your style, your way.

Ideally situated in prestigious Upper Stoney Creek on the mountain, Victory will rise next to Centennial and the Red Hill Valley Parkways and close to the QEW and Hwys. 407, 403 and 6.

Not only does Victory’s location make your commute a breeze, residents will also feel thrilled to come home to a designdriven community with sleek, contemporary homes. Victory is also just a stone’s throw from modern services and amenities like major retail, schools, parks and athletics.

Victory will not only bring stylish living to the sought-after area of Upper Stoney Creek, but at a price that everyone can afford. The diverse range of townhomes and detached two-car garage homes on 34-ft. and 42-ft. homesites will appeal to a range of buyers, from first-time home owners, to those looking to move up and from families to young professionals. Prices start at just $276,990 for freehold townhomes and at $346,990

for detached homes with two-car garages.

Empire Communities is the region’s leading builder and has provided local families with outstanding homes in Hamilton, Ancaster, Dundas and Binbrook. Empire has the know-how and the reputation to deliver the same high level of service and quality homes in Stoney Creek.

To learn more, visit empirecommunities/victory or email info@empirevictory.com The sales office is located at 22 Green Mountain Rd. W.

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

preview registration cambridge homes Beamsville | Brownstones at the Vineyards Pre-register for Phase 2 of Brownstones – two-storey towns near the wineries of Beamsville Bench. golfiteam.com eastforest homes Simcoe | Woodway Trails Single-detached homes on 45-ft.-wide lots, as well as semis. woodwaytrails.ca adi development group Burlington | Mod’rn Condominium Register now for this four-storey condo in the heart of Burlington. adidevelopments.com Bayview-wellington homes Niagara | Niagara on the Green Register now for these executive townhomes backing onto the Royal Niagara Golf Course. bwhomes.ca branthaven homes Waterdown | The Portraits Coming soon, intimate collection of just 47 townhomes in a landscaped enclave. branthaven.com dawn victoria homes Burlington | Village West Register now for this small enclave of urban townhomes on Plains Road West. Ideal for commuters and young families due to proximity to the GO station, QEW, parks and downtown. dawnvictoriahomes.com tobyn park homes Burlington | ParkCity Coming soon to Burlington – condos with a two-acre private park with landscaped walkways, green rolling hills and ground floor terraces. parkcityliving.ca

Ancaster Beamsville Binbrook Brant Brantford Burlington Catharines Grimsby Hamilton Milton

Niagara Oakville Paris Port Dover St. Catharines Stoney Creek Vineland St.

rosehaven homes Waterdown | Waterdown Meadows Coming soon – Phase 2 detached 35-, 40and 45-ft. designs. waterdownmeadows.com

eastforest homes Brantford | D’Aubigny Forest Estates New model now open for these singles on 40-ft. lots. eastforesthomes.com

rosehaven homes/ homes by desantis Stoney Creek | On the Ridge Coming fall 2013, towns, semis, 35- and 40-ft. singles from the mid $200s. liveontheridge.ca

Bayview Wellington homes St. Catharines | Victoria Village New model homes grand opening – affordable lifestyle, overlooking the historic Welland Canal. bwhomes.ca

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homes by desantis Beamsville | Lincoln Square Grand opening continues for this masterplanned community of executive freehold towns and detached homes. homesbydesantis.com

empire communities Stoney Creek | Victory New release of 34-ft detached home designs, and 42-ft. homes coming soon. victoryempire.com

homes by desantis Niagara Falls | Lyon’s Creek Summer closings are available in this community of detached two-storey homes, as well as bungalows and bungalofts. homesbydesantis.com Great gulf homes Thorold | Rolling Meadows Model homes now open for this upcoming community of singles on 42- and 50-ft. lots from 1,845 to 3,035 sq. ft. greatgulf.com menkes & fernbrook homes Oakville | Millstone on the Park Urban towns close to schools, shopping, major highways and more. millstonepark.ca phelps homes Grimsby | The Bedford Collection Model home now open at this private enclave of 28 bungalows a short walk from downtown Grimsby. bedfordcollection.ca new horizon homes Brant County | Royal Highland Estates Now under construction – custom bungalows on large estate lots. newhorizonhomes.ca

empire communities Binbrook | Summerlea New release of freehold townhomes to go along with 30-, 36- and 44-ft. detached homes. empirecommunities.com branthaven homes Grimsby | Bravo by the Lake Phase 2 lot release coming soon, in masterplanned community of two- and three-storey lakeside townhomes. branthaven.com countrygreen homes Hamilton | West Bloom Premium lots available in this intimate enclave of 35 single-family homes. countrygreenhomes.com brookfield homes Brantford | Grand Valley Trails New release of bungalow towns; also parkside singles and attached singles. brookfieldgrandvalley.ca dicenzo homes Niagara | Blueshores Final phase released – waterside living in luxury singles, attached singles and towns. blueshores.info spallacci homes Hamilton | Eden Park Phase 4 release of exceptional 32and 40-ft. lots. spallaccihomes.com march 2 - 16, 2013 | New home & condo guide SWO 31

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Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton, Ancaster, Paris, Brantford, Stoney Creek, Vineland, Lincoln, Thorold, Fonthill, Niagara, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Fort Erie

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It’s the feeling Rosehaven designs into some of the most desirable homes in Southern Ontario.

Homes that are as unique as you are. So choose Rosehaven and every time you step through the front door you’ll say I am happy, I am comfortable… I am home!

Chippawa / Niagara - Lyon’s Creek Construction well underway!

New 35’ bungalow loft towns & 50’ singles from the low $300’s.

Lyon’s Creek Blvd. & Sodom Rd., east of the QEW

Thorold - Gibson Heights New release of detached lots! 45’, 40’ & 36’ lots from $300’s, towns, semis & attached singles from the $240’s.

Richmond St. & Winterberry Blvd., south of Hwy. 58

Ancaster - Tiffany Hill Luxury stone, stucco & brick detached homes on 45’ lots from the $460’s and 4 models to tour!

Garner Rd. E. & Raymond Rd., east of Hwy. 6

COMING SOON to Stoney Creek - On The Ridge located at Upper Centennial Parkway and Mud St. W, south of the QEW. Register Now at liveontheridge.ca

Also building communities in Oakville, Nobleton, Brampton & Kleinburg For directions, hours, community information, visit: rosehavenhomes.com • (1-888 / 416) 410-0175 Prices and specifications correct at press time. E. & O.E. Prices quoted are in $ thousands.

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Oakville’s only urban towns with rooftop terraces

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n existing new release of affordable urban townhomes is now available at the renowned Millstone on the Park community in Oakville. The Urban Collection features single-storey towns with a patio or balcony and two-storey towns with breathtaking rooftop terraces. These homes range from 859 to 995 sq. ft. Priced from $299,990, these stylish townhomes provide an ideal price point for people entering the real estate market for the first time.

This exquisite release of stylish urban townhomes represents the artful completion of the very popular and well-situated Millstone on the Park neighbourhood.

Esteemed builders Menkes Developments and Fernbrook Homes are pleased to announce the final phase at this beloved Oakville community with the release of the all-new Urban Town Collection.

Located in the western half of the com- Millstone’s new urban towns feature an atmunity and only a short stroll from the park, tractive blend of designs with distinctive these sleek urban towns are perfect for English or French architectural flair, confamilies who are looking for affordable tributing to the air of timeless sophistication housing in a prime Oakville location. With that already permeates the neighbourhood. the Urban Town Collection, these award- These refined townhomes all offer a wide winning builders offer the best of all worlds array of impressive features such as stylish – an unbeatable location, elegant homes kitchens, open-concept Great Rooms with and exceptional value. quality laminate flooring, serene bathrooms Complementing the distinctive single- and spacious master suites. As a special family home streetscapes that are the defin- bonus, purchasers will also receive four ing feature of this established community, kitchen appliances, stackable washer/dryer

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MENKES DEVELOPMENTS Millstone on the Park

With the Urban Town Collection, these awardwinning builders offer the best of all worlds – an unbeatable location, elegant homes and exceptional value. location Oakville housing type Single- and two-storey urban townhomes sales centre South side of Dundas Street West, west of Postmaster Drive and east of Bronte Road, open Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m., weekends and holidays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed on Fridays contact 905.825.3619 millstonepark.ca

and central air-conditioning.

Millstone on the Park is ideally located to take advantage of the many conveniences of Oakville and the surrounding area.

Numerous public and Catholic elementary and secondary schools are easily accessible from the community. There’s also easy access to shopping at Bronte Village Mall, Oakville Town Centre and the Abbey Plaza. Bronte Creek Provincial Park is just minutes away, and major golf courses such as Deerfield, Saw Whet and Richview are also nearby. Millstone on the Park also makes it easy to get around, with convenient access to public and GO transit as well as Hwys.

407, 403 and the QEW. Millstone on the Park is built by Menkes Developments and Fernbrook Homes – two of the GTA’s most successful and respected builders.

Menkes’ most recent family communities include The Enclaves of Upper Canada in Georgetown, Bloom Park Towns in North York, The Chateaus in the Highlands of Castlemore in Brampton, Walker Farm Estates in Newmarket and Somerset in Ajax, to name a few.

Distinctive Fernbrook communities include Fontainbleu in Richmond Hill, The Chateaus in the Highlands of Castlemore and Stonecastle in Brampton, Joshua Creek in Oakville and more.

Don’t miss the chance to live in a well-designed urban townhome at Millstone on the Park.

Visit the Millstone on the Park presentation centre located on the south side of Dundas Street West, just west of Postmaster Drive and east of Bronte Road. The sales office is open Monday to Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m. and weekends and holidays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed on Fridays.

For more information, call 905.825.3619 or visit millstonepark.ca

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by Don Kearney

Finding a new home to purchase is often

influenced by a number of factors – proximity to work, schools or extended family members, price, area amenities and the list goes on. Once you’ve determined your ideal location, how do you go about finding the right house for you or your family? Enter the world of social media and you’re on the right track.

In their advertising and marketing materials, builders promote their Facebook and Twitter activities, including logos to encourage you to “follow” or “like” them. How a builder chooses to use these sites is up to them, but they can easily enhance and influence a potential purchaser’s decision about where to buy a new home and give them a glimpse at what a builder has to offer.

One of the best things a builder can do with social media is not only highlight their own products, but cite features within the neighbourhood, community and city or town as well. After all, if you have a great product that appeals to purchasers, the next step is to ensure they are sold on where you’re building it.

As an example, Menkes is currently building in several communities (both lowrise and highrise) in Southwestern Ontario and the GTA. What we often do is follow and like local business and government departments, and repost or retweet their stories or upcoming events. This helps engage our purchasers and makes them knowledgeable about the community where they might want to pur-

Don Kearney is Manager of Customer Communications & Social Media at Menkes Developments, a fully integrated, multi-disciplinary real estate company.

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chase. This strategy has worked, and the interaction we’ve had with our homeowners about community events has been excellent and has helped us get to know our existing and prospective purchasers better.

Another way to engage potential purchasers is to take the time to explore these communities. As a builder, we take photos and videos of new restaurants, retail outlets or greenspace that might interest purchasers (perhaps a new off-leash park for their four-legged friends). Posting these items to our feeds helps drum up support for local businesses – showing involvement our communities and attracting interest of potential purchasers.

When it comes to builders promoting their own products, social media posting should be done with care, so as to not overload pages with only their offerings, while potentially downplaying community engagement. Photo galleries of construction updates, videos of prospective purchasers touring projects or posts of renderings and floorplans should be interspersed with community postings and neighbourhood finds. This helps create an overall picture of what life will be like for people who purchase in the community.

In addition, builders that blog using programs such as Blogger, Wordpress or Tumblr can provide updates to potential purchasers about their involvement in charities, and posting photo galleries on sites such as Pinterest can enhance their online presence and engage people in what the company does.

As a potential new-home buyer, see how “social” your prospective builder is, and what features and amenities they highlight to help you make your decision.

Considering social media is most often free, for consumers, it’s a powerful tool to help you find the new home of your dreams.

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HAMILTON-HALTON HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION ELECTS

Anthony Chiarella as President for 2013 ANTHONY CHIARELLA HAS BEEN ELECTED

President of the Hamilton-Halton Home Builders’ Association (HHHBA) for 2013. Anthony succeeds Carla Agostino, who led the 225-plus member Association to one of its best years since the start of the economic downturn back in 2008.

Chiarella has been an active member of the Association for eight years and is the vice-president of local construction company, Marz Homes. He and his wife are the proud parents of two young children.

Chiarella and his company are long-time supporters of the Canadian Cancer Society and he manages to find the time to balance work, volunteering and community involvement.

As the 61st person to assume the role of HHHBA President and a proud second-generation builder, Chiarella is eager to put his industry knowledge and experience to work with city staff and elected officials in Hamilton and Burlington. Within the HHHBA, Chiarella is excited to work alongside the dynamic board of directors and staff of the Association, and appreciates all of their dedication and support.

The HHHBA has been the voice of the local construction industry since 1942. Our members include builders, developers, renovators, skilled trades, suppliers and related service professionals.

The residential construction industry is a major force in the Hamilton-Halton economy, generating more than 32,000 jobs, representing more than $1.6 billion in yearly wages. We provided a roof over the head of close to 3,000 households in 2012 and consequently generated more than $7.6 million in new tax revenues for the City of Hamilton.

Anthony Chiarella

We advocate not only for our members and the building industry, but also for new-home buyers. The HHHBA firmly supports the dream of homeownership and works to ensure that all Canadians are able to fulfill that dream.

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here’s something new at Victoria Village in St. Catharines – new model homes where you can experience firsthand the lifestyle that goes hand-in-hand with canalside living – plus – previous models that are now up for sale offering immediate possession.

Presented by Bayview-Wellington Homes, Victoria Village presents fine living within luxury homes along the Welland Canal, one of the most famous waterways in the world. This Maritime-influenced community of affordable living is where residents will enjoy a spectacular parade of ships from international waters. Not far from its flagship golf course community of Niagara-On-The-Green, Victoria Village pays homage to soldiers awarded the Victoria Cross through its street names.

Choose from bungalow, bungalow/loft and two-storey plans so everyone from empty-nesters to the growing family will find a fitting design to suit their needs. Bungalow plans offer living areas of 1,160 to 1,220 sq. ft. to as much as 1,720 sq. ft. with the loft option. Two-storey plans are spacious with sizes ranging from 1,521 to 2,530 sq. ft.

A grand opening recently revealed decorated model homes of the Preston 2, Preston 3 and Preston 11, as well as a fourth model being used

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as the site office. That means the existing models are available for sale in all their glory. Choose from homes such as the intimate Preston 6 at 1,160 sq. ft., the Preston 7 with loft at 1,750 sq. ft. or the Preston 9 at 2,530 sq. ft. that includes $82,000 worth of upgrades. There are six homes available priced from $315,900 – so just name your moving day!

Now open for viewing is The Preston 3, a four-bedroom plan of B2185 sq. ft. Built as Elevation B, it offers vertical siding with brick banding to depict a heritage look. The contemporary kitchen done in “soapstone” grey cabinets, wraps around the eating area with patio doors to the backyard.

The optional pantry adds welcome storage. The kitchen opens into the family room with direct vent fireplace, a standard feature at Victoria Village, while also offering convenient access to the living/dining area. The laundry room doubles as a mud room right off the double garage, and the powder room is nearby. The master suite offers a luxury ensuite with roman tub and separate shower, along with a walk-in closet, all necessities for today’s busy family. Two bedrooms also have walk-in closets with one featuring a vaulted ceiling. A fourth bedroom and full bath complete this family home of comfort and convenience. Hardwood and a number of luxury

features have been added as upgrades to this attractive model home.

At 1,925 sq. ft., The Preston 2 is a shade smaller in size but not features. This all-brick, three-bedroom plan includes a second-level computer loft and laundry. Downstairs, the first floor is as open-concept as it can get with an expansive kitchen and dinette area that open into the living/dining room. It also has a double garage along and central air, another standard feature of Victoria Village.

Although Victoria Village is just a twominute drive from the QEW, the canalside location provides an undeniable sense of country living. These homes are minutes away from the area’s best golf courses, vineyards and wineries, world-class theatre, shopping and the U.S. border. march 2 - 16, 2013 | New home & condo guide SWO 47

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TAX TIME

Be aware of new provincial tax changes The Certified General Accountants

of Ontario advise of a number of provincial tax changes for filers this year: Increased threshold for all income tax brackets

›› Taxable income thresholds in all three Ontario provincial tax brackets were increased by 3.3 per cent in 2012, reflecting changes to Canada’s consumer price index (CPI) in Ontario. All indexed nonrefundable tax credits also increased by 3.3 per cent.

New high income tax bracket

›› The Ontario government has introduced a new tax bracket. Beginning in 2012, individuals will be taxed at a rate of 12.16 per cent on that portion of their income in excess of $500,000 annually. That will increase to 13.16 per cent in 2013. ›› T his is supposed to be a temporary tax bracket until Ontario’s deficit has been eliminated in several years.

Ontario Trillium Benefit

›› Effective July 2012, the Ontario Trillium Benefit combines payments from the Ontario sales tax credit, Ontario energy and property tax credit, and Northern Ontario energy credit. Further details are available on page 117 in the chapter on Ontario Provincial Tax. Healthy homes renovation tax credit

›› In 2012, Ontario introduced a refundable Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit, which is designed to assist senior citizens with the cost of permanent home modifications required to improve accessibility or assist with mobility to and within their home.

The Certified General Accountants of Ontario advise of a number of provincial tax changes for filers this year ›› This credit is calculated as 15 per cent on up to $10,000, or $1,500, to cover eligible annual expenses (wheelchair ramps, widening passage doors, hand rails in corridors), among other qualifying expenditures. ›› Couples who are living together may only claim up to $10,000 in qualifying expenses in total. Family members who live with an elderly relative may claim this expense on behalf of the household. Couples who live separately because of medical or other reasons may each claim up to $10,000. ›› For the 2012 tax year, eligible expenses will qualify for this credit if they were incurred between Oct. 1, 2011 and Dec. 31, 2012. In future years, expenses can only be incurred within the corresponding calendar year.

Additional information regarding federal and provincial tax changes is available online at cga.ontario.org NC

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Phelps Homes wins for Jordan Village NOMINATED BY MUNICIPALITY PHELPS HOMES IS THE 2012 WINNER

of a Niagara Community Design Award in the Larger Scale Project category. Kathleen Dale, director of planning and development with the Town of Lincoln, nominated the established homebuilder.

Paul Phelps, owner of Phelps Homes, stresses how important it was to get input from the municipality before the building process even began. “We worked with the Town of Lincoln from the get-go,” he says.

“It is always nice to earn recognition from your peers, but this nomination from the municipality itself was very much appreciated.”

David Wassmansdorf, vice-president, new homes for Phelps Homes agrees. “We have a sense of pride and attention to detail – exactly what people are looking for. We don’t just build houses. We recognize that we are building homes and communities.”

“The look of the project is very important to us,” adds Phelps. “When I drive past the community, I am proud of what we have built.”

Phelps won the award for community design of Jordan Village, recognized in part for “clear attention to detail” and “use of available space in a pleasing manner, including landscaping, a central gathering space, and private amenity areas.”

Phelps Homes is a master builder with more than 35 years of personalized home building experience. The Niagara Home Builders’ Association named Phelps Homes Company of the Year in 2012.

About Phelps Homes

Phelps Homes Ltd. has been creating exceptional homes and communities in the Golden Horseshoe area for more than 35 years. Since its inception in 1975, Phelps Homes Ltd. has earned its reputation of adhering to only the highest standards in all aspects of its business. Quality craftsmanship and construction paired with excellent designs are exceeded only by Phelps Homes Ltd.’s commitment to providing its Customers the best care possible.

Phelps Homes has gained a reputation for excellence earned by a proud and dedicated team of building professionals providing genuine care for their Customers.

About Niagara Community Design Awards

The objective of the Niagara Community Design Awards is to recognize and celebrate excellence in design in the Niagara Region that demonstrates the application of Smart Growth Principles. This year’s awards continue to focus on projects that enhance the built environment, efficiently use land, and demonstrate creativity and vision. This is the eighth year of the Design Awards.

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Eastforest Homes wins EnerQuality Home Builder of the Year Award

eration Energy Star” program, Eastto have been presented with the En- forest Homes is thrilled to be recogerQuality Awards of Excellence – nized with this prestigious Award.

Home Builder of the Year Award, for The EnerQuality Awards of Exall of Ontario for 2012. cellence were held at the Ontario This award is presented through Homebuilders Association ConferEnerQuality’s Energy Star for New ence in Collingwood recently, recHomes Program and is quite an ognizing industry leaders that excel honor and an accomplishment. As a in construction technology and inleader in the industry and one of first novative design techniques and new home builders in Ontario to practices that promote a positive adopt and embrace the “next gen- environmental impact.

Eastforest Homes is proud

As a leader in the industry and one of first new home builders in Ontario to adopt and embrace the “next generation Energy Star” program, Eastforest Homes is thrilled to be recognized with this prestigious Award.

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munities such as Stoney Creek, Grimsby and Ancaster, but there is no question Binbrook is a town on the upswing.

As that old real estate adage goes, it’s all about location, location, location – and Binbrook has all that going for it, and more.

Part of the Regional Municipality of Hamilton Wentworth, Binbrook was formerly known as Halls’ Corners, after Squire Hall, whose store housed the local hen it comes to real estate, post office. The name was later changed to Binbrook after community development and a village in England. new home building, one of Amalgamated as part of the City of Hamilton in the best opportunities homebuyers can 2001, Binbrook has since benefited from the expansive hope for is an area in transition – a place development and economic improvement in the region. with a strong natural location, good value Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent in recent and significant improvement underway years on infrastructure in and around Hamilton, facilitatthrough local and regional initiatives. ing easier access to and from the city and neighbouring Time it right, and purchasing in such communities like Binbrook, as well as to other major an area could be priceless. destinations. Close to the QEW, Binbrook residents and Welcome to Binbrook, a small but businesses benefit from proximity to St. Catharines, fast-growing community of about 15,000 Niagara Falls, Hamilton, Brantford, Cambridge and of in the southeastern part of Hamilton. It course east into Toronto. may not be as well known – at least not Indeed, the recent opening of the Red Hill Expressway yet – as some of its neighbouring com- made it easier than ever to travel to Toronto or Windsor or

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Niagara Falls and anywhere in between. The highway runs Binbrook is primed for prosperity, with through Hamilton, connecting the Lincoln M. Alexander a perfect combination of old and new, Parkway to the QEW near Hamilton Harbour.

Just as this infrastructure facilitates growth and pros- where city meets country perity in the area, so too is it part of important local history.

The $245-million expressway was built through the Red There is also the Binbrook Conservation Area, a Hill Valley by the City of Hamilton after a decades-long 396-hectare (978 acre) tract of land owned and operbattle with opponents. It was first proposed in the 1950s ated by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, and was cancelled and resurrected several times over the with 174 hectares (430 acres) covered by the picyears. Finally, it was built during the 2000s and opened turesque Lake Niapenco. The lake is surrounded in 2007. by open meadows, hardwood forests and reforested areas, Today, the highway is quite literally a lifeline for Binbrook, as well as a network of hiking trails. leading to commercial and industrial growth and expandAnd like many small towns in Ontario, Binbrook also ing residential population who can now live and work boasts its own annual fair – the Binbrook Fair – which locally, rather than face long commutes to neighboring is approaching its 160th anniversary. cities for employment.

So, with such growth and development, Binbrook is primed for prosperity, with a perfect combination of old and new, where city meets country. The area has attracted new business such as big box stores, groceries, auto dealerships and other industry to cater to the growing community.

Indeed, considered something of an island suburb of Hamilton, separated by conservation and agricultural lands, Binbrook is now seeing hundreds of new homes being built in the area. Builders such as Losani Homes and Empire Communities have a variety of newhome offerings, from detached homes and bungalows, product that appeals to first-time buyers, families and even empty nesters.

Affordability is the keyword in Binbrook, with average new-home prices much less than those seen in the GTA and even other areas in the region. Empire’s Summerlea community, for example, offers wide freehold semis and detached homes while Losani Homes has detached homes – at various price points.

Besides location, history and value, buyers are also attracted to Binbrook due to the new amenities in the area. This growing community offers new conveniences that busy families appreciate, from new stores, services and state-of-the-art schools, to a 19-acre park which includes a sports field, running track, soccer pitch and wooded trail system where residents can jog, walk their dog, push the stroller or just meet up with friendly new neighbours.

Local farmers produce everything from fruits to vegetables, grains and livestock, and many stage Farmers Markets or “pick your own” opportunities, further building residents’ relationships with the community and its natural surroundings.

If golf is what you’re after, there are plenty of top courses nearby, including the 18-hole Southbrook Golf and Country Club, located on Hwy. 56 in Binbrook.

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mistakes. When working on important tasks, multi-tasking is probably not a good idea. Some things require your undivided attention.

Multi-tasking distracts us from being in the present moment, which can drain our energy and leave us feeling exhausted and unfulfi lled. Next time you are participating in an activity, be with that activity (rather than thinking about all the things you should be doing instead, or have to do later). Resist the habit of trying to do two things at once.

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1 | CONTAINERS WILL ALWAYS GET YOU ORGANIZED. FALSE.

about how it works. Visual, creative types need to have things out where they can see them, because for them out-of-sight is out-of-mind. This may cause their spaces to appear disorganized to others, but they probably know exactly where everything is. The flipside of this is that visual types lose focus when there is too much to look at, so they need to find products that will allow them to contain their stuff to keep down the visual clutter. For example, a literature sorter allows them to contain their papers while still keeping them within view.

Contrary to what the ads want you to believe, containers alone are not the answer to your organizing dilemmas.

They can even become part of the problem. Take Nancy, for example. She purchased several large plastic contain- 4 | YOU HAVE TO TOSS EVERYTHING TO GET ORGANIZED. ers to organize her craft supplies and memorabilia. But FALSE. I often hear people say, “There’s no way I could get she still couldn’t find what she was looking for when organized because I am too sentimental – I don’t want to needed. She mistakenly thought all she needed to get get rid of everything.” Although you shouldn’t keep things herself organized was a few containers; what she really you don’t like or will never use, there’s always a way to needed was to learn a bit about organizing. either display or store the things that matter. For example, Before you go out and spend money on containers or shadow boxes or display cases allow you to protect as well other organizing products, do some preliminary work and as showcase the possessions that truly mean something planning. The first thing I recommend is purging. Only special to you. when you know exactly what it is you need to store, how much of it, and where the most suitable location is to 5 | IF YOU WRITE IT ON A TO-DO LIST, IT WILL GET DONE. store it, should you go out and purchase containers. And FALSE. I had a client who was so proud of her to-do list: it don’t forget to measure first. Bringing home the wrong was prioritized, colour-coded and categorized – yet she containers for the job simply creates more clutter. was frustrated and overwhelmed at how many things on the list were not getting done. To get anything accom2 | MULTI-TASKING IS ALWAYS PRODUCTIVE. FALSE. Although plished you have to actually schedule time to do the things useful in some situations, multi-tasking can cause you to on your list. Simply putting a task on a list is not a comlose your focus and make costly and time-consuming mitment – blocking time on your calendar to do it is.

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chaotic on moving day to be trying to find any instruction manuals. The best plan when preparing for your move is to take the TVs off the walls yourself ahead of time and have them ready to be packaged properly.

Here’s a tip for anyone disassembling electronics for a move. Get your digital or phone camera and take photos of the wiring connections on the backs of the TVs, cable boxes, DVD players and the like.

When it comes time to reassemble them, it will be much easier to reference how they were set up originally, saving time, stress and frustration.

The same goes for stereos and gaming systems. Many teenagers leave their entire gaming systems hooked up until moving Let’s face it – your electronic devices make the world day. It’s up to them to disassemble their go round, and in the moving business, we realize how important those systems and hopefully place them into the items are to families. packing they arrived in. If not, the best One of the most common questions we get is… how to transport elec- thing to do is wrap consoles in anti-static bubble wrap and place them into approtronics safely, especially big-screen TVs. During a move, whether it’s across town or across Canada, it is priately sized boxes so they won’t move important to give these items special treatment so they arrive in one around during the trip. In fact, this is the piece and in good working order. The best best way to treat most advice we have for accomplishing this goal electronics items. That The best advice we have requires some forethought: to keep the origincludes computers – for accomplishing this goal inal boxes and foam spacers the electronic especially desktop requires some forethought: units. We have speitems came in. That is truly the safest method for moving them. cialty boxes designed to keep the original boxes Of course, people rarely keep these boxes, specifically for them and foam spacers the so at Two Men and a Truck Canada, we have that can be bought electronic items came in. That sepa rately. If you specialty boxes and crates designed specifiis truly the safest method cally to move big-screen TVs safely. People choose not to go that for moving them. who do their own packing and moving should route, then surround be aware of how easy it is to damage one of the unit with anti-statthese units. Spending a few dollars extra to purchase or rent one of these ic bubble wrap, and again, place it into an special boxes can make all the difference. They can accommodate any appropriate sized box. size TV, so there is a solution for every unit.

And here’s a handy tip: pack the associAnother thing to remember is that most of these television sets are ated hardware with it. Place the mouse, mounted on wall brackets – and moving companies are reluctant to disas- keyboard, power cord, scanner and printer semble the wall mounts or assemble them at the other end. Usually, if cables, all into the same box. When these something is going to go wrong, that’s when it will happen – and again, cartons arrive at your new digs, you’ll be people rarely keep the installation instructions for the brackets. It’s far too very glad you did!

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wedding, it feels like there are a million things to think about and no time to get them all done. In reality, the average engagement is somewhere between a year and a year-and-a-half, so the time between “Will you marry me?” and “I do” is Many newlyweds find action-packed decisions they have a decent down with and appointments. payment, providing a While some of window of opportunity to them may not be get into the real terribly critical – estate market. Should the linens be white? Which limo company has the best vintage cars? – others are more crucial – Where are we going to live once we’re married? What’s the bride’s mother

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Okay, so maybe the bride’s mother’s dress isn’t the most important matter to think about for the wedding, but you better believe it will be a hot topic.

Having premiered on Slice in January, Mother of the Bride is proving that mom’s dress selection is nearly as critical as the big white gown.

Barbara Tibbetts and her daughter Terrie own wedding salon T. Carolyn Fashions. Terrie’s husband Dante also works in the shop, ensuring everyone is perfectly accessorized, down to the last rhinestone. Each episode of Mother of the Bride presents the trials, tribulations and family frustrations surrounding that ever-important dress selection.

This mom and daughter duo have sold more than 100,000 dresses over more than 21 years in the business, and they’ve seen it all. Since life is often stranger than fiction, this emotionally charged purchase makes for great TV. As they say, “Mother knows best.” While finding the perfect dress is important, these mothers of the bride are

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also the go-to advisers for other pressing decisions – such as where to live after the wedding.

Where once upon a time a woman was expected to move from her parents’ place into the marital home, modern reality is much different.

People are dating longer, getting married older. Couples aren’t waiting to tie the knot before they begin living together. But whether renting, owning, cohabitating or waiting to move out from mom and dad’s, for a large number of couples, the logistics and living arrangements after the wedding are big decisions. Many newlyweds find they have a decent down payment, providing a window of opportunity to get into the real estate market.

Whichever threshold the bride gets carried over, couples need to take the time to find the right home: ensure it’s the perfect place to hang those beautiful wedding photos showing of the happiest day of their life – and of course pictures of the beaming and beautiful mother of the bride!

Marion Bates’ daughter Mandy chose to move into the home her fiancé – now husband – already owned when they met. But it’s an older house with small closets, and the guest bathroom has dated pink tile throughout. As Marion sees it, “It would be nice if Mandy and Jeff had a large home with room to entertain. They have many friends and relatives who love to drop in, and love to have parties. Mandy has a dinner party at least once a week.

Since she is a dietician, she enjoys cooking and trying new recipes, so a highly functional kitchen is absolutely necessary.”

Kari Grey-Smith is seeing history repeat itself as daughter and new sonin-law are not even in the same area code, let alone the same home. These newlyweds’ jobs necessitate a long-

distance arrangement, which Kari says she went through with her own husband when they were first married.

Because of their employment situation, the couple continues to spend some time apart. And since they’re not together, they continue to rent – but Kari hopes they’ll be together very soon, and hopes a purchase, somewhere closer to her, is in the near future.

When they are able to balance location and careers, a condo near mom might be the perfect answer if they choose an urban location. If they settle on the suburbs, the choice more likely would be a new home. Cash wedding gifts provided a nice down payment, making homeownership possible.

While mother may think she knows best, the market more so dictates what new couples can afford. Lifestyle choices also come into play. While the GTA still offers many affordable options, a downtown condo and a Burlington two-storey detached home may carry a similar price tag. The answer to the cohabitation question has to respond to lifestyle needs and wants. It may take a compromise on commute. It may be the need for space to start a family. It may be the idea of enjoying the honeymoon period with something smaller and then buying larger in the future. Or it may be a combination of both.

With many couples waiting until later for their first marriage, or moving onto their second marriage, those who are more established financially and in their careers have different options.

Whichever threshold the bride gets carried over, couples need to take the time to find the right home: ensure it’s the perfect place to hang those beautiful wedding photos showing of the happiest day of their life – and of course pictures of the beaming and beautiful mother of the bride!

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mortgage paYmeNt CALCULATION CHART % iNterest rates

AMORTIZATION PERIOdS 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 MARCH 2 - 16, 2013 | New Home & CoNDo guiDe swo 73

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Compare mortgage rates for your best deal CHARTERED BANKS

Variable

6 Months

1 Year

2 years

3 years

4 years

5 years

ATB Financial 3

4 6.30op

3.1 6.30op

3.14 3.7 4.39 6.50op

3.19

Alterna Svgs/Alterna Bk 3

4 6.30op

3.05 3.09 3.09 3.29 6.30op

3.24

Bank of Montreal 3.1

4 6.30op

3 3.04 2.79 2.99 6.30op

3.09

Bank of Nova Scotia 3

4.55 6.45op

3.75 3.89 2.79 4.39 6.50op

3.99

Canadian Western Bank

4 6.45op

3.1 3.14 3.7 4.64 6.30op

5.24

CIBC 3.2

6.70op

3 3.14 3.5 4.39 6.35op

5.24

HSBC Bank Canada 3

2.7 3.95 2.98 4.99 6.35op

3.49

ICICI Bank Canada

4.45 6.20op

3.15

3.65

3.64

3.69

3.44

3

3

2.79

3.25

3.08

3.09 3.14 3.7 3.64 6.30op

3.79

3 3.05 3.1 3.1 4.00op

3.09

MonCana Bank

2.94

2.99

3.04

National Bank n/a

3.1 3.14 3.7 3.19 6.30op

3.79

ING Direct

3.05 3

Laurentian Bank n/a

4.4 6.70op

Manulife Bank 3 4.45

President’s Choice Finan

4 6.70op

3.2

2.94

3.35

3.44

3 3.04 2.99 4.64 6.30op

3.29

TD Canada Trust 3.2 3 3.04 2.79 2.99

6.30op

TRUST COMPANIES

3.19

AGF Trust

n/a

2.99

3.1

3.5

3.64

3.14

Community Trust

n/a

6.5

3.1

3.35

3.95

4.64

Effort Trust n/a

4.45 6.30op

3.25 3.6 3.9 4.5 6.30op

4.95

Home Trust Company

3.95

2.74

3.15

2.99

4 6.50op

3 3.14 3.65 4.64 6.30op

5.24

MTCC 3 4.55 3.75 3.89 2.79 4.39

6.45op 6.50op OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

3.99

Airline Financial C.U. 4

2.99 3.25 6.25op

3.09

3.49

Comtech Credit Union 2.79

6.6 8.40op

2.99 3.25 3.29 3.19 9.00op

3.29

First National Fin. LP

3.95

2.74

Royal Bank 3.2

3.2

Investors Group Trust n/a

4 6.30op

3.2

2.94

2.69

2.89

3.29

2.99

3.09

3.09 3.19 3.24 3.29 6.34op

3.24

London Life n/a

3 3.14 3.65 4.64 6.30op

5.24

MCAP 2.9

3.6 3.95 4.35 4.89 7.00op

5.24

Meridian Credit Union 2.85 4.45

3.1 3.14 3.7 3.4 6.30op

3.19

Parama Credit Union

2.9

3.1

3.15

3.15

3.25

3.5

Steinbach Credit Union

2.5

2.5

2.6

2.8

2.9

3.1

3.05 6.50op

3.15

2.79

3.89

3.29

Teachers Credit Union 4

4.45 6.30op

2.79

5.24

FirstOntario C.U. 2.79

6.34op 4 6.50op

2.69

3.24

Notes: **Interest rate charged subject to adjustment during term mortgage. Please consult institution for term of years available. All rates are prime rates and subject to change without notice.

R.O.R. RATES ON REQUEST op OPEN ----- NOT QUOTING N/A NOT AVAILABLE Feb. 11, 2013. Prepared By Fiscal Agents Financial Information Services 905.844.7700

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The best 200 figure skaters in the world, from over 50 different countries, will make their way to Budweiser Gardens in London from March 11 to 17 to compete for the World Championship. ontariossouthwest.com

Woodstock Nostalgia Show & Sale

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Monarch: The Village of South Fields

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fundamentallyspeaking

How to find a home?

Pay attention to location, information and timing

by WAYNE KARL

DESPITE WHAT YOU OFTEN HEAR, BUYING A HOME ISN’T ONLY

about location, location, location. True, this is the time-tested first rule of real estate, but there are other determining factors you must consider as part of your selection process. Indeed, there’s a new rule of thumb for buying real estate.

Location First, what does that old adage really mean? Of course, we’d all love a highend home in the best neighbourhood. But that’s not always possible. For your own enjoyment while you live in your home as well as for future resale potential, proximity to transportation, shopping, schools and other amenities is among the key determinants that affect your property’s appeal and ultimately its value. After all, those are the qualities potential buyers look for when searching for a home; the more of them your home has when you go to sell, the more desirable it will be to a greater number of people. This equates to demand – multiple offers and a higher price.

Information Whether you’re a first-time homeowner, “buying up” to accommodate a growing family or “right-sizing” as an empty nester, education is critical. And these days, with digital media and mobile technology, all the information you need is at your fingertips. From the content here in this magazine, to the resources available to you at Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC), to the local market expertise of new-home sales staff and realtors, the more knowledge you have, the better equipped you are to make informed decisions about buying, maintaining and eventually selling your home.

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

Timing Though your home is your primary residence, it is also an investment.

Where you buy is usually determined largely by where you want to live, work and play. But when you buy and sell is also important. Like any financial instrument, real estate can fluctuate in value and your timing can determine how good of an investment it is.

Given today’s challenging economic climate, there’s no shortage of media reports on the ups, downs, crashes and surges of the housing market. But if you’ve done your research, you won’t be spooked – or excited – by big-picture reports on short-term market performance. You know that real estate is not national or even regional – it’s very specific. You don’t buy the Canadian market and you don’t buy a provincial or even regional market. You buy a specific home, on a specific street in a specific neighbourhood.

So, it’s not just about “location, location, location.” The new adage is “location, information and timing.” Do well with all three, and over the long haul your home is going to be one of the best lifestyle and investment decisions you ever made.

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