Southwestern Ontario New Home and Condo Guide - June 22, 2013

[ 4-WEEK ISSUE ] June 22 - July 20, 2013 Volume 16 Issue 12

GREAT GULF’S

EDGEWOOD I N N I A G A R A FA L L S DISCOVER

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

WHAT’S COVERED IN YOUR NEW-HOME WARRANTY?

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GREAT GULF Discover great living for less at Edgewood in Niagara Falls

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

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TARION REPORT

What’s covered in your new-home warranty?

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by Howard Bogach

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by Wayne Karl

MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES

announces new program: go mortgage-free for one year

HOMEBUYERS’ HELP

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BUILDER PERSPECTIVES

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TOP HOMEBUYING TIPS

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CITY FOCUS:

The challenge of an ever-changing online universe Choosing a builder and making the right decision Elora & Fergus: more than just tourism

by Tal Klachook

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HOMEBUYERS’ RESOURCES

Mortgage Calculator & Rate Table

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LJM Developments

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ST. CATHARINES

Bayview-Wellington Homes CHIPPAWA

Rosehaven Homes & Homes by DeSantis

Invite you to tour seven model homes at Lyon’s Creek in Chippawa

IN THE NEWS

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BURLINGTON

Discover where the action is at BW Homes’ Victoria Village

FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING

Homeownership affordability holding its own

Claysam Homes

Building a legacy: LJM Developments sets sites on Burlington with new condo

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Claysam thinks big with Neighbourhoods of Devonshire

HOT DATES AD INDEX

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KITCHENER

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New home experience

Make wise choices and enjoy the process

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hen only a new home will do, those in the market will be pleasantly surprised by the exceptional value and attention to detail a new home offers.

When you buy new, you don’t inherit somebody else’s worn carpeting, personal taste in kitchen appliances or paint colour preferences. You get a fresh, clean space that’s waiting for your personal imprint.

If you’ve always fantasized about buying a brand new home, here are a few tips that can help you make the process a pleasant one: ›› Shop the mortgage market to see what you can afford before you start your hunt; ›› Obtain a lawyer who is willing to review your offer and close the deal; ›› Don’t be persuaded by high pressure sales tactics while you’re out shopping; ›› Determine which options and upgrades you want as part of your offer and ensure your lender will finance what’s required, if needed; ›› To save money, consider which upgrades you could purchase and install yourself after the sale closes. Some upgrades such as rough-ins and wiring inside the walls are easier to do before construction.

Factors such as the cost of the home, neighbourhood, lot size and special features play a big role in your final decision. Determining which features your new house absolutely must have, and which features you could live without, should be among your first steps in the home-buying process.

We hope you enjoy this issue of New Home & Condo Guide. Let us know what you think! We’d love to hear from you.

Susan Legge EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

VICE-PRESIDENT, WALL2WALL MEDIA

Jacqueline Hill

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

Susan Maxwell

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, NATIONAL REAL ESTATE

Susan Legge ART DIRECTOR

Daiana Garay EDITOR

Wayne Karl CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sara Duck Elisa Krovblit Lydia McNutt (on leave) EDITORIAL INTERN

Tal Klachook

DISTRIBUTION & SALES CO-ORDINATOR

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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MANAGER OF PRODUCTION

Bala Gnanapandithan CO-ORDINATOR

Laura Northmore GRAPHIC DESIGNER

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NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER, MEDIATIVE

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Joanne Keenan Jeffrey Reed

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Planning to buy new?

Now is a good time to buy a home in Southwestern Ontario, and here’s why

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f you’re in the market to buy a home, you no doubt are paying attention to news about interest rates, the housing market and whether Canadian real estate is in for the proverbial soft landing or something more severe. Recent predictions, from various bodies, called for steep declines in sales and prices; the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development went as far as to say Canadian home prices were 64 per cent overvalued. A bold claim, indeed.

Such reports might spook even the most confident and well prepared homebuyers to wait – to see if any adjustment occurred and prices came down.

In the new home sector, as opposed to resale, however, prices are highly unlikely to come down at all. What’s affecting new lowrise home sales is not a slowing market, rather land supply, development charges and other issues specific to the home building industry. Tight supply and high demand means available new lowrise homes are snapped up quickly by consumers. You’re more likely to find a builder offering incentives on remaining inventory than you are discounted prices.

If you’re financially prepared and well qualified, now is a good time to buy.

Wayne Karl EDITOR

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

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Discover great living for less at GREAT GULF’S EDGEWOOD

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magine living in a beautiful detached home or bungalow across from a golf course for prices up to $200,000 less than in the Greater Toronto Area! That dream can come true if you choose to make Great Gulf’s Edgewood neighbourhood in Niagara Falls your home. Situated on 40- and 50-ft. lots, the homes in this multi-awardwinning community begin in price from just $304,990, which is remarkable value for this incredible location at MacLeod and Garner Roads. The Ontario Golf Association-rated Niagara Golf Club is across the street, plus there are another 40 championship courses within a short drive!

And that’s just part of the area’s appeal. Ontario’s picturesque wine country offers gorgeous natural vistas and a wealth of modern amenities. For shopping, Edgewood is only minutes to Niagara Square Mall and Canada One Factory Outlet Mall. Families appreciate the excellent schools nearby, and active residents make great use of the Niagara Millennium Trail, and the McBain Community Centre with its YMCA and public library. Commuting and traveling are also convenient, with access to Hwys. 58, 420, the QEW and Thorold Stone Road minutes away. Even the U.S. and Buffalo International Airport are a reasonable drive, and it’s only 90 minutes to Toronto.

Hundreds of families already live in Edgewood, where the streetscapes are architecturally integrated for the optimum visual effect of designs inspired by Old Ontario. The charming exteriors are enhanced with architectural highlights such as soldier coursing, brick arches and keystones. Among the interior features and finishes are custom-quality

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kitchen cabinetry, natural finish oak railings and pickets on the main staircase, a gas fireplace, high-performance engineered flooring system, imported ceramics, plush broadloom, a luxurious master ensuite with a soaker tub and separate shower and more – all as per plan.

Choose from spectacular home designs in sizes from 1,610 to 3,035 sq. ft., priced from $304,990. To experience for yourself Great Gulf’s design and construction excellence and discover just how much value these homes offer, be sure to tour the designer-decorated, fully furnished, awardwinning model homes and the model home/sales office.

For more than 35 years, Great Gulf has been creating neighbourhoods that continually change the way people think about homes. To date, the company has built more than 40,000 beautiful homes in innovative communities across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond. In the last

decade, Great Gulf has been honoured with more than 30 awards, including Home Builder of the Year, Ontario Builder of the Year, Best Highrise Building Design, Best Suite Design and Most Outstanding Bathroom.

The Edgewood sales office and model homes are located at 9118 Forestview Blvd. at Garner Road. From Toronto, take the QEW Niagara and take Exit 30B toward Lundy’s Lane. Turn left at Montrose Road, right at Lundy’s Lane, then left at Garner Road and follow the Great Gulf signs. Hours are from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday to Wednesday; by appointment only Thursday and Friday; noon to 5 p.m.

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WHAT’S COVERED AND WHAT’S NOT

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THERE ARE MANY ADVANTAGES TO BUYING a new home: choosing your location, layout and appliances; selecting special finishes such as cabinets, carpets and kitchen counters; and taking advantage of efficient new building products – from heating systems to windows – that are designed to work better and last longer than ever before.

When you purchase a new home, you get added peace of mind because almost all new homes in Ontario come with a builder’s warranty backed by Tarion. I say almost, because there are some exceptions to the types of homes that are covered by the warranty program.

LET’S LOOK AT WHAT HOMES ARE COVERED. FREEHOLD HOMES Fully-detached, semi-detached or townhomes that are entirely owned by the homeowner fall into this category, as long as the home is a self-contained, one-family unit. It may be a home in a new subdivision or one constructed on a vacant or cleared lot.

CONDOMINIUMS These can be highrise, midrise or lowrise buildings, townhomes, semi-detached or detached homes in a condo community. In a condominium, the owner pays a monthly fee for the upkeep of the common elements, which are shared areas that include lobbies, parking garages and recreational facilities. Each unit has its own warranty coverage.

Condos also come with a separate warranty that applies to the common elements of the building or community. While warranty coverage for your unit begins on the date you take occupancy, common element coverage takes effect when the condo is registered as a corporation.

CONTRACT HOMES When someone hires a builder to construct a new home on a property, this is called a contract home. Contract homes are generally covered by statutory warranties so long as the builder constructs the home from foundation to the finished stage. However there are reasons why a contract home may not be covered. For example, if you act as your own contractor or supply essential elements of the home, it could be classified “owner-built,” making it ineligible for coverage.

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 find us on Facebook at facebook.com/TarionWarrantyCorp.

If you are considering having a contract home built, have your lawyer draw up a formal contract with the builder before beginning construction and make sure you understand whether any involvement you have in the building process will impact your warranty eligibility.

Certain types of homes are not eligible for coverage under the statutory warranty. They include: • Owner-built homes • Homes built and previously occupied by the builder or by rental tenants • Homes built on foundations where the pre-existing foundation exceeds 40 per cent of the new home’s footings • Kit, modular or mobile homes (unless placed on a permanent foundation and installed by the vendor that sold the home to the homeowner) • Seasonal or log homes (unless they meet the year-round provisions of Part 9 of the Ontario Building Code) CONDO CONVERSIONS Condo conversions are condos that were previously used for other purposes, such as commercial properties, hotels, apartments or schoolhouses. With varying degrees of refurbishing and new construction, they are turned into condo units and sold to new owners.

Condo conversions are currently not covered under the warranty program, but we are in the midst of studying the feasibility of extending coverage to these units. We are in the early stages of this review and expect to share the findings with the Ministry of Consumer Services later this year.

OTHER TYPES OF CONDOS There are also types of condominiums available – such as common element condominiums and vacant lot condominiums – for which coverage is not uniform. You can read more about these types of condos on Tarion’s website. If you are considering purchasing a common element or vacant lot condo, you should check with your lawyer and Tarion to ensure you understand your warranty coverage.

If you’re unsure about whether your new home will qualify for warranty coverage, email ismyhomecovered@ tarion.com and include a copy of your contract/agreement of purchase and sale; the builder’s name; the homeowner/ purchaser’s name; and the municipal address of the home.

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PREVIEW REGISTRATION EASTFOREST HOMES London | Andover Trails Register now to qualify for exclusive offers in this community of quadroplex and townhome designs. myandover.ca

NEW OPENINGS GERANIUM HOMES Woodstock | The Village at Sally Creek Model home grand opening – semilinked and fully detached bungalows and bungalow-lofts in this adult lifestyle community. geraniumhomes.com CLAYSAM HOMES Woodstock | Sally Creek Premium twin town designs now including finished basements. claysamhomes.com CLAYSAM HOMES Woodstock | Neighbourhoods of Devonshire Get affordable homeownership in this community of single-family homes minutes from Hwy. 401. claysamhomes.com

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NEW RELEASES AUBURN DEVELOPMENTS London | Foxfield Community A variety of housing options are available in this community, including single-family lots. auburndev.com REMBRANDT HOMES London | River West Third and final phases coming soon for this bungalow condos surrounded by a beautiful garden oasis. rembrandt-homes.ca SIFTON PROPERTIES Ingersoll | HarrisView Single-family homes on 40- to 50-ft. lots, with some wooded and pondview lots available. sifton.com CACHET REID HERITAGE HOMES London | Copperfield Final single-family homes available in this community. Single-detached designs close to schools, shopping, recreation and parks. cachetreid.com

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Claysam Homes thinks big with new Woodstock community LOCATION Woodstock HOUSING TYPE Detached bungalows and twostorey homes from $ 224,900 SALES CENTRE Open Wednesday 2 to 7 p.m., weekends 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. or by appointment CONTACT 519.421.1077 wcattle@royallepage.ca claysamhomes.com

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oodstock is growing in popularity as the small town that thinks big. Close to everything and yet still offering a peaceful way of life, Woodstock was the choice location by Claysam Homes for the Neighbourhoods of Devonshire.

Minutes from Hwy. 401 with schools and parks nearby, affordable family living is within reach at this master-planned community. Sitting on the cusp of the technology triangle, Woodstock is within easy reach of Kitchener-Waterloo to the east and London, for work and higher education, and the U.S. border to the west. Stratford is less than 30 minutes away, and for the golfer, well, you are surrounded by courses at every turn.

The Neighbourhoods of Devonshire is only steps to Main Street and the traditional downtown hub of Woodstock with street after street of century homes, yet the new hospital and box stores are close at hand.

New restaurants are continually being added to the dining opportunities ensuring there are always places to go and things to do in this well-rounded community.

Not a stranger to Woodstock, Claysam Homes has been building here for eight years. Demonstrating the pride in its quality construction, Claysam offers a model of the Brooksdale for the viewing pleasure of visitors. This three-bedroom home of 1,515 sq. ft., located at 1141 Caen

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The optional fireplace offers warmth and a cosy gathering spot. Dark, coco-stained cabinets offer the impression of fine furniture imbued with contemporary elegance.

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Preferring to showcase its standard features, Claysam has added only a few upgrades to allow the home’s own style to shine through. The kitchen features a breakfast bar with granite top (an upgrade) reaching out into the family room that extends across the back of the home.

The optional fireplace offers warmth and a cosy gathering spot. Dark, coco-stained cabinets offer the impression of fine furniture imbued with contemporary elegance. Pot lights (an upgrade) dot the ceilings above both of these popular areas for gathering. A dining nook is adjacent to the kitchen with plenty of light from an expansive side window. Ceramics have also been added, in addition to an upper level window to illustrate the ways in which customizing can take place.

A dark railing winds its way upstairs to three bedrooms along with a spacious main bath. The master suite is soothing and relaxing with an ensuite, complete with Roman tub. In the basement, you’ll find a recreation room which is adorned with nice, deep windows (an easy upgrade) offering plenty of natural light at this lower grade. There is also a bathroom and laundry on this level.

For a limited time, Claysam is offering a value package that allows homebuyers to upgrade their home with a choice of one of these comfort conveniences: four appliances, or a fireplace or central air. Consider it their housewarming (or house-cooling) gift to you.

Priced from $224,900, there is still a good selection of lots available, including pie-shaped lots. There is a choice of nine plans, including two bungalows, plus the opportunity to make design amendments to personalize each home. Buyers can anticipate a moving date this fall as they make Claysam and Woodstock their new home. jun 22 - jul 6, 2013 | NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO 25

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ensure we employ all of the available marketing and research techniques and new technologies to secure our position in the new home marketplace. Over the past five years, we’ve strived to continuously expand and refresh our online presence. Working with Digital Front Technologies (digitalfront.ca), our web savvy consultants assist us by recommending and implementing a variety of SEO (search engine optimization) and marketing strategies, now expanded to include social media, blogs and e-marketing.

The time and energy we invest in establishing and managing an online presence has definitely paid off – for example, in 2012, we know that 66 per cent of our total number of homebuyers first registered online. And a growing number of those registrants found us through web links and searches.

Digital Front owner, David Kastelic, is my daily contact person and he has recently spearheaded a refresh of our website – geraniumhomes.com. This came about in part because of the growth in the number of people using mobile devices to access the Internet. David says “It is essential that website usability does not limit itself to traditional computers. As much as possible, the same information and services must be available to users regardless of the device they are using.

“Responsive web design and development is a game changer,” he further explains. “It is important to regularly review and update a website to ensure that it can adapt to different mobile viewport devices to prevent the loss of prospective clients. This practice is beneficial to both the client and developer. It effectively

handles fragmentation issues from different types of platforms, devices and frameworks. From 2011 to 2012, we’ve recorded a 50 per cent increase in site visits by people using various mobile devices.”

One of the key tools we employ is SEO. Whereas traditional advertising combines television, radio, print, signage and direct mail to grab the consumer’s attention and direct them to a product or service, on the web businesses rely on search engines.

“Ensuring a website gets listed to the leading search engines is done through SEO. Optimizing a website according to search engine standards will warrant a favourable SE ranking, which makes the website ‘easy to find.’ This results in greater brand recognition,” adds Kastelic.

Of course, Geranium not only has a website but maintains a very active social media presence which contributes to a healthy and engaged database. These work hand-in-hand.

As Kastelic says, “Websites provide the opportunity to know precisely the kind of people interacting with your brand, and create an opportunity for engagement. However, we can’t identify just who each individual is, nor can we reach out and make their experience more valuable, personal and exciting. This is where social media comes in. It helps to build an ongoing relationship between your brand and your potential customers with a deeper level of trust and commitment. While each has a different purpose, they have one common goal – that is to convert more users to customers.”

The notable and ongoing rise in traffic to Geranium’s website is a strong indication of our continued success in a thriving, ever changing online universe.

This is part of a series of articles on topics of interest to new-home buyers, authored by Sue Webb Smith, marketing director for Geranium Homes.

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HAMILTON HALTON NIAGARA

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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 AUGUSTINE GROUP St. Catharines | Port Place Construction starting soon at this waterfront condominium at Port Dalhousie in St. Catharines. portplacecondos.com CARRIAGE GATE HOMES Ancaster | Legacy Coming soon – register now for an outstanding collection of stylish and sophisticated single-family homes nestled in an intimate enclave off of Lime Kiln Road. carriagegatehomes.com DAWN VICTORIA HOMES Ancaster | Evergreens on Southcote Pre-construction pricing ends soon for these custom bungalow, bungaloft and two-storey home designs on 42- and 50-ft. lots. dawnvictoriahomes.com 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 ROSEHAVEN HOMES Ancaster | Tiffany Hill Coming fall 2013 – Phase 2 release of towns, 36-, 40- and 45-ft. lots from the $400’s. rosehavenhomes.com ROSEHAVEN HOMES/ HOMES BY DESANTIS Stoney Creek | On the Ridge Coming fall 2013 – towns, semis, 35- and 40-ft. lots from the mid $200’s. liveontheridge.ca LJM DEVELOPMENTS Burlington | Appleby Gardens Now selling – pre-construction pricing on condos starting from $229,000. applebygardens.ca BRANTHAVEN HOMES Grimsby | Bravo-by-the-Lake Coming soon – affordable lakeside condos from the $170’s. branthaven.com

ANCASTER BEAMSVILLE BINBROOK BRANT BRANTFORD BURLINGTON CATHARINES GRIMSBY HAMILTON MILTON

NIAGARA OAKVILLE PARIS PORT DOVER ST. CATHARINES STONEY CREEK VINELAND

ADI DEVELOPMENT Oakville | Link Condos + Towns Register now for this modern condo community on Dundas at Sutton, adjacent to Bronte Provincial Park. adidevelopments.com

BUCCI HOMES Grimsby | Bliss Two-storey freehold executive towns located near 50 Point Conservation Area, priced from the mid $260’s. buccihomes.com

FOREST PARK HOMES Fonthill | The Village Landing Pre-register for Fonthill’s newest community – single-family homes and village homes. thevillagelanding.com

AUGUSTINE GROUP Stoney Creek | Treviso Select suites still available at this condominium in downtown Stoney Creek – including corner units and penthouses. trevisostoneycreek.ca

NEW OPENINGS LOSANI HOMES Lower Stoney Creek | Orchard Park Fully decorated model home now open; various lots, pricing and floorplans available. losanihomes.com SPALLACCI HOMES Hamilton | Eden Park Grand Opening of Chateau-inspired semis collection. spallaccihomes.com

NEW RELEASES BRANTHAVEN HOMES Grimsby | Wave Condos Affordable lakeside boutique condos in Grimsby. branthaven.com EMPIRE COMMUNITIES Stoney Creek | Victory New release of two-storey townhomes from $269,990. victoryempire.com

BRANTHAVEN HOMES Binbrook | Celebration Grand opening of this two-storey townhome collection in Binbrook’s only forest-edged lots. branthaven.com

ROSEHAVEN HOMES Chippawa | Lyon’s Creek Coming soon – model homes plus new release of 50-ft. detached lots. rosehavenhomes.com

MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES Welland | Harvest Estates New model home grand opening at this community of single-detached homes. mountainview.com

ROSEHAVEN HOMES Thorold | Gibson Heights Coming soon – new release of towns and model homes. rosehavenhomes.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

SPALLACCI HOMES Hamilton | Eden Park Phase 4 release of exceptional 32and 40-ft. lots. spallaccihomes.com

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 MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES Fonthill | The Residences at Lookout Second phase now open – new bungalow collection on 50-ft. lots. mountainview.com

MATTAMY HOMES Oakville | The Preserve Now open – a new release of village homes and 34-, 38- and 45-ft. detached homes. mattamyhomes.com COUNTRYGREEN HOMES Waterdown | The Uptowns of Waterdown New release of urban style towns from the mid $200’s. countrygreenhomes.com

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THOROLD 45’, 40’, 36’ Singles, Semis, Attached Singles & Towns from the $240’s Move in this Summer on Select Towns & Attached Singles Richmond St. & Winterberry Blvd.

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LOCATION Burlington HOUSING TYPE One- and two-bedroom condo suites and penthouses from $229,000 SALES CENTRE 5001 Corporate Dr., corner of Appleby Line and Corporate Drive CONTACT info@ljmdevelopments.ca applebygardens.ca

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t’s a humid May morning and Liaquat J. Mian, president, LJM Developments, is hard at work in the Burlington sales office of Appleby Gardens, phone in hand, juggling details on four construction projects happening at the same time. It’s clear from his passion that this one – Appleby Gardens, a total of 61 condominiums units on seven floors – is a source of pride.

As construction outside his office window is in full swing, he is already thinking ahead to the time this summer when the first resident moves in.

“For me, it’s a great momentous occasion,” he says. “Every one is happy when that day comes. I always look forward to that time.”

Mian has spent a decade developing state-of-the-art buildings, from Mississauga to Burlington. Completing them can take three years up to six or seven. Still, the thrill has not diminished when homeowners settle in, restaurants and shops open, and the site become places where people live, dine, shop and enjoy life.

When LJM Developments first began, its mission was clear and precise: To create outstanding and high quality residential and commercial buildings.

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The Mians have used their own experiences with building their own house to craft spaces for others that truly work – whether it’s the precise location of the kitchen island to the configuration of closet space.

Mian explains that it’s important that LJM projects leave a lasting positive impact. “I’m hoping our legacy will be that we built beautiful buildings that enriched the lives and communities we worked with,” he says.

Appleby Gardens (at Appleby Line and Corporate Drive) is poised to fulfill all those wishes. The development personifies modern living with a contemporary design that is in the heart of Burlington. Residents can leave their cars in the garage and walk to restaurants, athletic facilities and shops.

A short drive away is the essentials – quick access to the QEW, Burlington GO station and grocery stores, schools and even walking trails and green spaces.

Visitors to the sales office are pleasantly surprised by the standard features of the units (available as one bedroom, two bedrooms and penthouse versions). Granite kitchen counters? Check. Marble bathroom counters? Check. Luxurious hardwood floors? Check. And a nice bonus – six months of free internet and phone service.

LJM’s attention to detail is impressive – something potential residents and investors appreciate. They have Mian and his design team – and his wife, Mussarat Mian (also vice-president of LJM Developments) – to thank.

The Mians have used their own experiences with building their own house to craft spaces for others that truly work – whether it’s the precise location of the kitchen island to the configuration of closet space. It underscores their belief in superior quality and thoughtful, contemporary design – something he knows Burlington will appreciate.

Mian, a former chartered accountant, has been impressed by the city to date. “It has been extremely supportive of what we are trying to do. It’s a wonderful place to do business and I can see myself living here one day.”

For a developer who could live virtually anywhere and looked at properties all over Ontario, that’s high praise indeed. In the future, LJM also has high hopes for its other projects in southern area of the province with developments coming to Grimsby (late 2013) and communities en route to Niagara Falls. jun 22 - jul 6, 2013 | NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO 37

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ictoria Village is where the action is! Located right on the Welland Canal Trail in St. Catharines, it’s an active person’s paradise for biking, walking, running or hiking. There are two golf courses within five minutes, organized recreational and programs for kids and adults alike at nearby rec centres and parks, and White Oaks Fitness & Squash Club. Of course the world famous Shaw Festival and Niagara Wine Route offer a different kind of action.

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 is where residents will enjoy a spectacular parade of ships from international waters. Not far from its flagship, golf course community of Niagara-OnThe-Green, Victoria Village pays homage to soldiers awarded the Victoria Cross through its street names.

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Done in cool greys and white, it offers a spacious main floor with openconcept living room/dining room/kitchen and dinette area.

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 1,250 sq. ft. to as much as 1,750 sq. ft. with the loft option. Two-storey plans are spacious with sizes ranging from 1,521 to 2,530 sq. ft.

Those on the move will enjoy easy access to Hwy. 406 and the QEW, not to mention the U.S. border and the Buffalo airport. Five minutes away, construction is underway on Canada’s largest open-air outlet mall. It will include high-end fashion retailers, many from the U.S., and boutiques, specialty stores as well as restaurants, cafes, a food pavilion and open-air farmers’ market. Totaling 720,000 sq. ft., it is destined to be a tourist destination.

Things are also happening in the city core with the construction of the Downtown Performing Arts Centre.

Also close by are the Pen Centre, restaurants, Brock University and Niagara College.

All these activities and lifestyle opportunities make Victoria Village the hottest location with the hottest starting price – $289,900 for a home of 1,521 sq. ft.

Visit the sales office and you’ll be touring the Preston 8 model home of 2,146 sq. ft. Done in cool greys and white, it offers a spacious main floor with open-concept living room/dining room/kitchen and dinette area. Dark quartz counters and glistening light fixtures contrast the smooth white cabinetry ensuring a space that is always bright. The master ensuite has been given the same crisp treatment.

This three-bedroom plan has been modified to include a second-level family room with a charming walkout. A main floor laundry, powder room and two-car garage ensure that all the essentials of a busy lifestyle are addressed. All homes include central air, gas fireplace and fully sodded lots with paved driveways.

Construction is always underway to ensure an inventory of homes for immediate possession. At present, homebuyers

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For a limited time, each homebuyer will receive the following upgrades to their Victoria Village home: natural oak staircase, oak hardwood flooring in the family room and an additional $8,000 in finishes and upgrades, many of which are on display in the sales office and model home.

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invite you to tour seven model homes at Lyon’s Creek LOCATION Chippawa HOUSING TYPE Detached two-storey and bungalow lots SALES CENTRE Mann Street, off Sodom Rd., just south of Lyon’s Creek Road CONTACT lyonscreekchippawa.com

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osehaven Homes and Homes by DeSantis invite you to come experience the Niagara Lifestyle and tour the presentation centres and seven model homes.

Touring the model homes, it’s easy to see why the designs at Lyon’s Creek are proving to be real showstoppers. Those who fall in love with the Welland 3,244-sq.-ft model home will be thrilled to discover it’s offered for an affordable $403,990 as one of Rosehaven’s brand new release of 14 additional 50-ft. detached twostorey and bungalow lots. The popular Chippawa II bungalow, very similar to the model available to tour, is another crowd pleaser. Freehold 35-ft.-wide townhome bungalows with loft up to 2,728 sq. ft. with double car garages are also available from the low $300’s.

At Lyon’s Creek, buyers who appreciate more than 50 years of building experience in homes with only the

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ROSEHAVEN HOMES & HOMES BY DESANTIS

Lyon’s Creek

With the excitement of Niagara Falls so close, the Lyon’s Creek community, situated just south of the Welland River, is by far the more sought-after residential area just minutes away from shopping, schools, golf course, sports facilities, park and the harbour. finest features and finishes, will be impressed with Homes by DeSantis’ offering of stunning designs starting from the mid $200’s. Purchasers looking for bungalows will discover a selection of designs from 1,200 to 1,788 sq. ft. Tour the innovative 2,588-sq.-ft. Berkshire bungalow with loft boasting a soaring 17-ft. ceiling in the Great Room that sets off the open concept design from an incredible $359,900. Magnificent detached twostorey homes up to 2,926 sq. ft. are set on spacious 45-ft. lots. A wide range of semi-detached homes are available to choose from, including bungalow, bungalow with loft and two-storey designs.

Lyon’s Creek is near everything that makes the Niagara lifestyle so appealing. Whether it’s touring the wineries and festivals, enjoying world-class attractions and casinos, hiking, biking, boating, golfing and more, Lyon’s Creek in

historic Chippawa is ideal for your new vibrant lifestyle. With the excitement of Niagara Falls so close, the Lyon’s Creek community, situated just south of the Welland River, is by far the more soughtafter residential area just minutes away from shopping, schools, golf course, sports facilities, park and the harbour.

Six detached models and one townhome will be ready for viewing on Saturday, june 22 on Mann Street, off Sodom Rd., just south of Lyon’s Creek Road.

For more information, visit lyonscreekchippawa.com

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50’ & 45’ Detached, Semis & Townes starting from the mid $200’s.

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ince Homes by DeSantis launched Lincoln Square, the company has had an overwhelming response, with demand growing daily. It’s no surprise, as this landmark development demonstrates true value to today’s buyer and is reshaping the face of downtown Beamsville. This build delivers new meaning to the word community, with all homes built within walking distance from quaint shops, restaurants and grocery stores in downtown. Just moments away is the historic Jacob Beam public school – so close children could simply walk home for lunch.

Weekends can be spent ice skating at the new 46,000-sq.-ft. community centre built at the entrance of Lincoln Square which will feature a NHL sized ice rink and a brand new public library. Spend time relaxing in the two public parks while feeding the ducks at the sanctuary pond, dotted with natural landscaping.

A bit of a foodie? Well, you are in the perfect location to spend the day visiting local wineries and vineyard restaurants. Hop on your bicycle and tour the “bench” which occupies a narrow strip of land with vineyards clinging to its slopes, running through Beamsville and along the Niagara escarpment. It’s not all play and no work at Lincoln Square; the development is ideally situated with access to the QEW and commuter routes within minutes of your front door. This means travel to the GTA or Niagara border is easily accessible.

President of Homes by DeSantis, Gabriel DeSantis, had this to say about the development: “Homebuyers of Lincoln Square can live, work and play in an economically vibrant community that emphasizes sustainable development, public space and a higher quality of life.”

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Hop on your bicycle and tour the “bench” which occupies a narrow strip of land with vineyards clinging to its slopes, running through Beamsville and along the Niagara escarpment.

These sort of unparalleled features are what have made Lincoln Square the choice of buyers looking for incredible value and a safe vibrant community to raise a family or relax and retire. The cost of a home continues to climb in the surrounding regions – for instance, Grimsby prices have increased in some regions by almost 35 per cent. Beamsville remains affordable, with select freehold townhome units still available for $249,900 and detached homes starting at only $324,900.

The final release includes four new blocks of freehold townhomes, with park-facing and end units available.

Executive freehold townhomes come in two-storey and split-level designs of 1,530 sq. ft. Features include nine-ft. ceilings, second floor laundries, open concept kitchens, family and dining areas, both with threebedroom plans.

“Homebuyers have already recognized that Lincoln Square is unlike anything else in the Golden Horseshoe area,” says DeSantis.

Capturing old-world charm, singles will be accented by shutters, brick and stone. Detached homes also feature nine-ft. ceilings, breakfast bars, luxury ensuites, threeand four-bedroom plans. Exterior options are elegantly

Lincoln Square

accented with brick and stone with charming shutter detail. Sizes range from 1,825 to 2,351 sq. ft., with several floorplans and various elevations.

The sales office is located at 5000 Serena Dr. (at the corner of May and Ontario Street) in the heart of Beamsville, open Monday to Thursday 1 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays noon to 5 p.m.

For more information, call 289.566.8889 or email lincolnsquare@homesbydesantis.com

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CHOOSING A BUILDER AND MAKING THE

right decision

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home or condo. But with so many builders to choose from, how do you know which one is right for you?

Selecting the right builder can be just as important as choosing your new home. When you purchase a home or condo, you also “buy” the company that will build it for you. Its experience, skills and commitment to customer service will play a key role in determining how satisfied you are.

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To begin your search, check the Homes section of your local newspaper 3244the Charleston Dr. - Ridgeway for companies building in your area, types of homes they offer and the Off Barrington or Dominion take QEW exit at prices you can expect to pay. (Editor’s note: New Home & Condo Guide is Sodom Road - take Rt. 116 to Ridgeway. a great place to start!) Ask friends, family members and co-workers for OPEN HOUSE names of reputable builders theySATURDAY have dealt &with.

SUNDAY 1 - 5pm When you visit a builder, ask how long they have been in business, how many homes or condos they build each year and what kind of background and experience they have.

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Make sure the builder belongs to an industry organization and has the licences and registrations required for your province. Ask for references, and contact them to find out if they are satisfied with the home and services they received.

Once you have narrowed your list, visit the builders’ models. Go through each one in detail, taking notes. Take your time, and if you feel you don’t know enough about construction, bring someone with you who does.

Read through each builder’s website and other information to get a clearer picture of the company and it has to offer. If possible, request a tour of a work site to look at a project that is currently under construction.

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Summer Wildflowers HAVE COME TO LIFE IN KITCHENER LOCATION Kitchener HOUSING TYPE Townhomes and detached homes SALES CENTRE 1571 Fischer Hallman Rd. CONTACT 519.744.9296 mattamyhomes.com

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hen Mattamy Homes opened Wildflowers in Kitchener earlier this year, it found a very receptive audience for its particular style of home design and community planning. Sales were as brisk as the weather and now as we burst into summer, Mattamy continues to experience growth in this exciting new community. In short, Wildflowers is in full bloom.

There’s nothing else quite like it in Kitchener. The many benefits of master-planning and Mattamy’s immense experience in planning interesting neighbourhoods with a breadth of architecture that is hard to match, have brought something special to the Kitchener homebuyer.

Wildflowers starts with community planning that reflects the needs of families, not the builder. There are park spaces, playgrounds, walking/biking trails and tranquil ponds scattered throughout, all of which give families perfect places to gather and share in the enjoyment of the place they call home. There’s a mature forest bordering the community so an after-dinner stroll will be truly inspiring. Future planning calls for a school right in the neighbourhood and local shops so you won’t need a car to go shopping.

Since 1978, Mattamy has built more than 60,000 homes in more than 150 communities across North America. The approach has always been to provide interesting and varied architecture so the streets have individuality and features that make everyone completely satisfied in their home and community.

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Many Mattamy homes offer front porches so neighbours can enjoy each other’s company with a friendly “hello” while out for a stroll. You’ll find homes in Wildflowers are built with very large windows so you have the benefit of more cheerful, natural light streaming into the home.

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events. Oktoberfest is the largest of its kind outside of Germany. Recreational facilities are available for all seasons and you don’t have to wait long for a good parade because Kitchener has a Santa Claus parade, a Thanksgiving/Oktoberfest Parade and a Canada Day Parade that fill the streets from Waterloo to the southern reaches of Kitchener. There’s a great Farmer’s market downtown as well as fine shopping, dining, nightlife and cultural venues.

This would be a very good time to consider a home in Wildflowers because Mattamy is offering a special upgrade package on its 30- and 36-ft. detached homes. They will include granite kitchen countertops and main floor hardwood at no charge.

Townhomes in Wildflowers are offered from a very affordable $249,990 and detached homes begin at $289,990.

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Rich with historic and cultural roots, the township seeks to maintain its old school charm by preserving that “small town feel,” despite its proximity to urban metropolises.

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nature trails and sideroads, as well as the waters of the Grand River. Though considered a single community, each area is diverse and boasts its own unique characteristics.

Captain William Gilkison, a Scottish sailor and land speculator, founded Elora in 1832. Fascinated by his brother’s ship that was inspired by the Ellora Caves in India, Gilkison decided to rename the village from Irvine Settlement to Elora in 1939. Many buildings date back to the work of the Scottish pioneers who settled the land in the 1800s. Built from limestone, many of these landmark structures have been transformed into state-of-theart attractions such as gift shops, museums, restaurants and art studios.

Fergus was established in 1833 by Adam Fergusson and James Webster, who purchased the land from Scottish Settlers and called the town Little Falls, because of the waterfalls in the Grand River. These falls provided a source of power for industries, and contributed to the establishment of a mill, hotels and schools. As in Elora, traditional limestone architecture dominates the streetscapes of downtown Fergus. The historic vibe makes it a popular place to dine, shop and explore the natural beauty of the town.

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Elora and Fergus at a glance POPULATION

Centre of Wellington approximately 24,000 DISTANCE FROM TORONTO

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LOCATION

Elora and Fergus are centrally located with easy access to schools, health care and other amenities. Via Hwy. 401, the community is within driving distance to different urban regions such as the GTA, as well as a stone’s throw from Guelph, Kitchener, Waterloo and Hamilton. Universities such as Guelph, Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier are just 15 to 30 minutes away.

CULTURE AND RECREATION

Together, Elora and Fergus are known not only for gorgeous landscape, but also for their diversity of arts and culture. Festivals with live music, performances and food, such as the Fergus Scottish Festival, Highland games and the annual RiverFest, are must-see events.

Blessed with their location along the Grand River, Elora and Fergus offer an abundance of outdoor activities from swimming and kayaking to hiking and tubing. A favourite summer recreation place among locals and tourists is the Elora Gorge – the 80-ft. limestone cliff surrounded by the Grand River.

At Elora and Fergus, there is something to satisfy every age and taste.

The shopping district is filled with upscale boutiques, or you can enjoy a coffee or latte at one of the street-side cafés.

If history is your cup of tea, then take one of the many walking tours and learn the local history through monumental architecture and structures.

ECONOMY

Traditionally, the town’s main economic resources were heavily based on agriculture and manufacturing. However, today, the area shows endless opportunities for economic growth. With a diverse industrial base, this township is home to many multinational industries, manufacturers, retail and commercial companies. Proximity of urban metropolises provides access to local and international markets. Over the years, tourism has also become a main source of economic development.

HOUSING

Keeping up to date with the 21st century real estate market is easy with Elora and Fergus.

At Westminster Highlands in Fergus, Reid’s Heritage Homes offers a wide selection of single-family homes, as well as bungalow and executive townhomes. And coming soon to Fergus is Macpherson Builders’ Summerlea community of single-family homes.

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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

MONTHLY PAYMENT

$

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

01

05

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

Multiply this figure by the amount you need to borrow.

Divide by 1,000.

02

06

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

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

03

07

Take the total price of the home and subtract the amount of money you expect to make as a down payment. This is the money you will have to borrow.

04

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

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

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

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

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

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MORTGAGE PAYMENT CALCULATION CHART %

AMORTIZATION PERIODS

INTEREST RATES

10 YEARS

15 YEARS

20 YEARS

25 YEARS

30 YEARS

3.00%

9.65

6.90

5.54

4.73

4.21

3.25%

9.76

7.02

5.66

4.86

4.34

3.50%

9.88

7.14

5.79

4.99

4.48

3.75%

9.99

7.26

5.91

5.13

4.61

4.00%

10.11

7.38

6.04

5.26

4.76

4.25%

10.23

7.50

6.17

5.40

4.90

4.50%

10.34

7.63

6.30

5.53

5.04

4.75%

10.46

7.75

6.44

5.67

5.19

5.00%

10.58

7.88

6.57

5.82

5.34

5.25%

10.70

8.01

6.74

5.96

5.49

5.50%

10.82

8.14

6.85

6.10

5.64

5.75%

10.94

8.27

6.98

6.25

5.79

6.00%

11.07

8.40

7.12

6.40

5.95

6.25%

11.19

8.53

7.26

6.55

6.11

6.50%

11.31

8.66

7.41

6.70

6.26

6.75%

11.43

8.80

7.55

6.85

6.42

7.00%

11.56

8.93

7.69

7.00

6.59

7.25%

11.68

9.07

7.84

7.16

6.75

7.50%

11.81

9.21

7.99

7.32

6.91

7.75%

11.94

9.34

8.14

7.47

7.08

8.00%

12.06

9.48

8.28

7.63

7.25

8.25%

12.19

9.62

8.44

7.79

7.42

8.50%

12.32

9.76

8.59

7.95

7.59

8.75%

12.45

9.90

8.74

8.12

7.76

9.00%

12.58

10.05

8.86

8.28

7.93

9.25%

12.71

10.19

9.05

8.45

8.10

9.50%

12.84

10.33

9.20

8.62

8.28

9.75%

12.97

10.48

9.36

8.78

8.45

10.00%

13.10

10.63

9.52

8.95

8.63

10.25%

13.24

10.77

9.68

9.12

8.80

10.50%

13.37

10.92

9.84

9.29

8.98

10.75%

13.50

11.06

10.00

9.46

9.16

11.00%

13.64

11.22

10.16

9.63

9.34

11.25%

13.77

11.36

10.32

9.80

9.52

11.50%

13.91

11.52

10.49

9.97

9.70

11.75%

14.04

11.66

10.65

10.15

9.88

12.00%

14.18

11.82

10.81

10.32

10.06

12.25%

14.32

11.97

10.98

10.49

10.25

12.50%

14.46

12.13

11.15

10.67

10.43

12.75%

14.59

12.28

11.31

10.85

10.61

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 22 - jul 6, 2013 | NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO 81

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COMPARE MORTGAGE RATES FOR YOUR BEST DEAL CHARTERED BANKS ATB Financial Alterna Svgs/Alterna Bk Bank of Montreal Bank of nova Scotia

Variable 2.5 2.85 3.1 3

Canadian Western Bank CIBC HSBC Bank Canada

6 Months

1 Year

2 years

4

3.1

3.14

6.30op

6.30op

6.50op

4

3.05

6.30op

6.30op

4

3.14

6.30op

6.30op

4.55

3.75

6.45op

6.50op

4

3

6.45op

6.30op

6.70op

6.35op

3.2 3

3.09 4.45

2.7

6.20op

6.35op

3 years

4 years

5 years

3.55

4.39

3.24

3.09

3.09

2.99

3.09

3.14

3.65

4.54

3.19

2.69

3.99

2.99

4.99

3.14

3.65

4.54

5.14

3.14

3.65

2.99

5.14

3.95

2.98

4.99

3.49

ICICI Bank Canada

3.05

3.15

3.65

3.64

3.69

3.44

InG Direct

2.75

3

3

2.79

2.99

3.08

laurentian Bank

n/a

4.4

3.14

3.19

3.65

4.54

5.14

6.70op

6.30op 3.05

3.1

3.1

3.09

Manulife Bank

3

4.45

3 4.00op

MonCana Bank national Bank

n/a

Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Finan

3.2

Royal Bank TD Canada Trust

3

2.84

2.84

2.99

3.09

3.24

4.4

3.14

3.14

3.65

4.54

3.39

6.70op

6.30op

4

3.14

6.30op

6.30op

3

3

3.15

3.19

3.3

3.39

3.14

3.65

3.09

3.29

3.04

3.55

3.09

3.29

3.04

6.30op TRUST COMPANIES AGF Trust

n/a

2.99

3.1

3.5

3.64

Community Trust

n/a

6.5

3

3.04

3.55

4.54

5.14

Effort Trust

n/a

4.45

3.25

3.6

3.9

4.5

4.95

6.30op

6.30op

Home Trust Company

3.2

3.95

2.74

2.69

2.79

2.99

3.19

Investors Group Trust

n/a

4

3

3.14

3.55

4.54

5.14

6.50op

6.30op 2.69

3.99

2.99

4.99

3.25

3.29

3.19

3.09

MTCC

3

4.55

3.75

6.45op

6.50op

OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Comtech Credit union

2.79

First national Fin. lP FirstOntario C.u.

6.6

2.99

8.40op

9.00op

3.95

2.74

2.69

2.79

2.99

3.19

2.99

3.14

3.19

3.24

2.99

3.14

3.55

4.54

5.14

3.95

4.35

4.89

5.14

3.14

3.55

2.98

3.19

2.79 6.34op

london life MCAP

n/a

6.34op

4

3

6.50op

6.30op

2.7

3.6 7.00op

Meridian Credit union

2.85

4.45

3.1 6.30op

Parama Credit union

2.9

3

3

3.15

3.25

3.25

Steinbach Credit union

2.5

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.8

3

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.

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The Canadian housing market cooled significantly in the past year; however, there is mounting evidence that activity is no longer weakening.

The way RBC’s affordability measures conditions, high levels of household debt and economic uncertainty, work is, the higher the measure, the more comes some good news, courtesy of RBC Economics Research. Canada’s difficult it is to afford a home. For example, housing affordability was generally in a holding pattern in the first quarter an affordability measure of 50 per cent of 2013, thanks primarily to mortgage rates, home prices and household means that home ownership costs, including incomes remaining at status quo, according to RBC’s latest Housing mortgage payments, utilities and property Trends and Affordability report. taxes take up 50 per cent of a typical “The Canadian housing market cooled significantly in the past year; household’s pre-tax income. A decline in however, there is mounting evidence that activity is no longer weakening,” the measure represents an improvement says Craig Wright, senior vice-president and chief economist, RBC. “A in affordability. significant nation-wide price correction does not appear to be imminent For the Ontario market, homeownership so long as affordability remains outside of the danger zone.” affordability deteriorated very slightly Exceptionally low mortgage rates have been the chief factor in keeping during the first quarter of 2013, in detached homeownership costs relatively affordable, RBC says. The Bank of Canada bungalows (to 43.5 per cent) and standard again held its trend-setting bank rate at one per cent on May 29. RBC two-storey homes (to 49.5 per cent). In notes that when interest rates eventually rise, it will be because the condos, on the other hand, affordability Canadian economy is on stronger footing. Alongside this stronger economic improved slightly, to 29.2 per cent. environment will be heftier household income gains, which would work to offset any negative impact on affordability, RBC says.

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With designs to reflect tastes of the chic and fashionable, the exteriors of our homes focus on the finest details, including elegant coach lamps, dark trim windows and combinations of brick and stone, creating stunning streetscapes at every corner.

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