Southwestern Ontario New Home and Condo Guide - July 20, 2013

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Kingsbury Square Part of Guelph’s Westminster Woods – all the advantages of condo living in the city’s signature family community.

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VOLUME 16 ISSUE 13

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REID’S HERITAGE HOMES Kingsbury Square the latest addition to South Guelph’s master-planned community

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TARION REPORT

Tarion Warranty Corp. is here to help new-home buyers

by Howard Bogach

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Golf tournament raises money for Habitat for Humanity Hamilton selected to build Burlington waterfront mixed-use development

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Ontario’s economic growth to pick up the pace in 2013

FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING

How have the latest mortgage rule changes affected you?

by Wayne Karl

IN THE NEWS

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EMPIRE COMMUNITIES

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ROSEHAVEN HOMES & HOMES BY DESANTIS

Empire Communities sponsors Brantford’s Music in the Square

HOMEBUYERS’ HELP

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INSURANCE NEEDS

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CITY FOCUS:

Do you need mortgage life insurance?

Stoney Creek & Grimsby: treelined streets and thriving industry

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HOMEBUYERS’ RESOURCES

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Mortgage Calculator & Rate Table

Lyon’s Creek model home grand opening a success

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“Get it in writing”

This rule still applies when buying a home

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n today’s real estate market, the term “get it in writing” has never been more important.

In the case of a new home purchase, your Agreement of Purchase and Sale, the contract spells out the terms between you and your developer and/or builder.

Without it, if there is a misunderstanding or disagreement, it’s impossible to prove what was agreed upon.

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

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

Susan Legge EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Wall2Wall Media, susan.Legge@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge

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Know your builder and warranty

Joanne Keenan Jeffrey Reed PUBLISHED BY

Understand what’s covered – and what’s not

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s parts of Ontario and elsewhere in Canada are still reeling from severe rainfall, flooding and power outages, it’s the perfect time to discuss new-home warranties. You wouldn’t dream of buying a new car, TV or other big-ticket item without first inquiring about the manufacturer’s warranty, would you?

When it comes to buying a new home, you should be even more diligent.

Some people may be so excited about their purchase that they’re more interested in choosing finishes than reading the fine print of a sales agreement. Or maybe they assume all builders are created equal, and that certain things are covered, when in fact they may not be. Or it might be a lack of awareness of just how new-home warranties work in Ontario.

Welcome to Tarion Warranty Corp. – a non-profit company designed to protect the rights of new-home buyers and to regulate builders. With four main responsibilities – homeowner education, warranty enforcement, builder licensing, and identifying and prosecuting illegal building – it is, unfortunately, a necessary but extremely valuable body. It is also one you should get to know. President Howard Bogach explains how Tarion helps new-home buyers in his column on page 26.

Just like for cars or electronic devices, all manufacturers and products are not created equal. Learning about your new-home builder and warranty is a crucial part of the homebuying process.

Wayne Karl EDITOR

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

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KINGSBURY SQUARE

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The latest addition to South Guelph’s master-planned community

ingsbury Square is South Guelph’s most affordable homeowner option to become part of the very popular Westminster Woods, the established, master-planned community of Guelph homes.

Occupancy dates available this fall and, for a limited time, all floor premiums are waived.

Kingsbury Square’s midrise condos are Guelph’s premier condominiums, very attractively priced, and beautifully integrated into the wider neighbourhood that many have described as “Guelph’s signature family community,” the award-winning Westminster Woods.

Westminster Woods is rich in character and distinctive in charm – with grocery and theatre close by, three schools, numerous walking trails and many parks available for residents. It has proven so popular with the hundreds of homeowners who now live in this community that Reid’s Heritage Homes has modeled its newest community, Westminster Highlands in Fergus, on this vibrant Guelph neighbourhood.

Homeowner options at Kingsbury Square range from the 592 sq. ft., onebedroom Napier design, to the 1,117-sq.-ft. Imperial, with three bedrooms and two baths. In all, there are seven Kingsbury floorplans, designed to suit every prospective condo owner. One and two-bedroom designs include the Landseer, the Railton, the Trafalgar, the Whitehall and the Wilkins. All are sustainable homes that feature Reid’s Heritage Homes’ commitment to quality, customer satisfaction and wise design. Feature upgrade options allow homebuyers to tailor their new condo to their wants and needs.

Kingsbury Square condos are beautifully designed and well constructed,

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REID’S HERITAGE HOMES

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LOCATION South Guelph HOUSING TYPE Midrise condos CONTACT 519.265.0826 reidsheritagehomes.com

with large living spaces and amenities, including a balcony with operating patio doors, maintenance free windows, a five-appliance package, parking space, self-contained vertical heating/cooling unit, separate metering, a secured entrance with intercom system, elevator services and a garbage chute on every level.

Like all homes built by Reid’s Heritage Homes, Kingsbury Square homes come complete with a corporate commitment to pride of workmanship, customer satisfaction, care for environment, innovation, service and the creation of family-oriented communities. All of this is embodied in Reid’s Heritage Homes’ industry-leading LiveWise program.

The very creation of Kingsbury Square is testimony to the innovation that is at the heart of Reid’s Heritage Homes’ commitment to modern thinking wedded to timeless values.

Westminster Woods now includes a diverse range of home styles, from single detached homes, two-storey townhomes, villas and flats, and the newest Kingsbury Square midrise condos.

Each new product offering within Westminster Woods has made it even more complete and diverse in every sense, welcoming people from all walks of life.

For more information contact, Debbie, Jennifer or Nicole, New Home Sales Consultants 519.265.0826 | heritagehomes.com

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Now previewing – uptown Waterloo living with the best in value, selections, location and building and neighbourhood amenities.

New release of semi-links in this family community backing on to a ravine mature trees.

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reid’s heritage homes Guelph | Westminster Woods

Coming soon to south Guelph, an intimate midrise condominium only minutes to nature trails, golfing, dining and shopping.

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macpherson builders Fergus | Summerlea

Coming soon – single-family homes from the $280’s. Register today.

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losani homes Kitchener | Victoria Common

Grand Opening for this community of “FlexSpace” townhomes.

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new openings mattamy homes Kitchener | Wildflowers

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

Most affordable condos in desirable South Guelph. In an award-winning community, Kingsbury Square’s one- to three-bedroom suites are selling fast.

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Arlington Court is the final opportunity in Guelph signature family community – beautifully designed three-bedroom, two-storey residences starting at $284,900.

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fusion homes Guelph | Privada

Final release now underway for this collection of bungalow townhomes.

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dunsire developments Kitchener | Mill Creek Village

Traditional or Back-2-Back townhome units with walkouts available.

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gemini homes Guelph | Creekside

Special release – last lot in Creekside, Cobalt semi-detached with pie-shaped lot now available.

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gemini homes Guelph | The Highlands

Semi-detached homes from the $320’s, including A/C and granite kitchen counters. Walkouts available.

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reid’s heritage homes Fergus | Westminster Highlands

Grand Opening of new master-planned community in Fergus. Phase One includes, single-family homes, bungalow townhomes and executive townhomes – close to amenities.

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fusion homes Guelph | Blueberry Hill

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

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gemini homes Guelph | Morning Crest

Energy Star model home is now open. Visit at Watson Road and Couling Crescent for details on available single and semi-detached homes.

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Edgewater Estates

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Victoria Common

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Eby Estates

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DISCOVER OUR TOP 10 REASONS TO BUY AT EBY ESTATES WHY EBY ESTATES? WE’VE COMPILED A TOP 10 LIST. Visit our Discovery Centre to learn how our quality-built homes and master-planned community compares with other builders.

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tarionreport

Tarion Warranty Corp. is here to help by howard bogach

What if after moving into your new home, you one day discovered that it, along with 20 of your neighbours’ homes, had sunk a half foot into the ground? Imagine placing a deposit on your dream home only to have the builder close up shop without so much as breaking ground. When you buy a new home in Ontario, you can turn to Tarion for help.

Tarion staff recently traveled to Southwestern Ontario to meet with a group of residents affected by the recent closure of a builder. In some cases, Tarion will be assuming the warranty for homes already built. In others, buyers of unfinished homes will be making claims to Tarion for financial losses associated with the deposit given to the builder.

The other case I referred to was a very complicated situation where Tarion worked with 21 homeowners to raise and repair the sunken homes, while relocating residents for up to two months at a time. In both of these situations, Tarion stepped in to help the homeowners because their builders weren’t able or willing to do so. That is, after all, what we’re here for. Tarion’s role is to backstop the builders’ warranty.

Most homeowners have little interaction with Tarion aside from submitting their warranty forms or asking questions about coverage, because they are able to work directly with their builders to resolve their issues. The warranty was designed this way – to set out construction performance and customer service standards that builders must follow. But when something does go wrong along the way, Tarion is there to help.

When a homeowner contacts Tarion to make a warranty claim, our process typically involves working with them and their builder to see if we can help them find a resolution. In situations where a builder is unwilling

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

or unable to address an issue that falls under the statutory warranty, we work directly with the homeowner to resolve the matter.

This may mean making repairs to warranted items, hiring experts to find a solution to a very complex problem, or paying out claims for deposits given to a builder who is not able to deliver on his promise to build a home.

First and foremost, our goal is always to ensure that homeowners receive the warranty protection they are entitled to, regardless of whether the builder is able or willing to honour the warranty. We are able to protect homeowners because Tarion maintains a strong guarantee fund, which is used to pay out claims. Similar to the way an insurance company operates, we follow recognized accounting and actuarial standards for the insurance industry to ensure we have sufficient resources to meet claims as they arise.

Over the years, we’ve worked to provide more protection for homebuyers and better regulation for the industry. We’ve raised the warranty’s liability cap from $100,000 to $300,000, expanded the delayed occupancy warranty, added unauthorized substitution coverage and created many consumer friendly improvements over the years including the MyHome portal. We’ve also introduced an independent Ombudsperson’s Office.

What started out, 36 years ago, as a simple warranty for construction is now a very robust warranty that covers homeowners from the time they sign a purchase agreement until seven years from when they take possession. We continue to look for ways to better serve homeowners and provide the most comprehensive new home warranty protection in Canada.

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Life is GRAND in Fergus Renowned homebuilder, Reid’s Heritage Homes is proud to present their newest master-planned community, Westminster Highlands, in historic Fergus. Situated on the banks of the Grand River, Fergus is an ideal location for a variety of lifestyles. The town has preserved its historic ambiance, while evolving to offer every modern convenience.

Residents can enjoy an abundance of quaint downtown boutiques, restaurants and pubs tucked into architecturally inspiring buildings.

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Sophisticated living at one of Ontario’s premier adult lifestyle communities from only $249,990 Life at the Bridges of Seaforth revolves around our spectacular, 18,000 square foot recreation centre complete with salt water pool, fully-equipped woodworking shop, library, meeting rooms, fitness centre, tennis court, billiards room and hot tub.

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A short, scenic drive takes you to Lake Huron’s historic coast and the towns of Goderich, Bayfield

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Empire Communities

SPONSORS BRANTFORD’S MUSIC IN THE SQUARE

THE SKIES PARTED AND THE PEOPLE GATHERED TO

share in the first evening of the Music in the Square concerts in Brantford on July 5. Sponsored by Empire Communities, Music in the Square is a series of musical concerts taking place every Friday evening during the summer in Brantford’s Harmony Square. July 5 was the fi rst concert featuring Southbound Soul and their captivating music.

Empire, celebrating its 20th Anniversary as a builder in Southwestern Ontario and the GTA, was there with birthday cake and cupcakes for everyone in the audience. Empire’s Community of Wyndfield in Brantford was launched more

than a decade ago, and has proven to be one of the most successful new home communities in the area, with more than 1,600 people now living there. Empire’s building roots began in Southwestern Ontario in 1993 and the company has been creating awardwinning prestigious new home communities ever since.

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

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

Niagara Oakville Paris Port Dover St. Catharines Stoney Creek Vineland

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

TOBYN park homes Stoney Creek | Stoneywood Park Coming this fall – detached homes and townhomes, on-site greenspace, easy access to highways, conservation area and other amenities. stoneywoodpark.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

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losani homes Lower Stoney Creek | Orchard Park Fully decorated model home now open; various lots, pricing and floorplans available. losanihomes.com

branthaven homes Grimsby | Wave Condos Final phase of affordable lakeside boutique condos in Grimsby. branthaven.com

spallacci homes Hamilton | Eden Park Grand Opening of Chateau-inspired semis collection. spallaccihomes.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 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 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

Rosehaven homes Thorold | Gibson Heights Coming soon – new release of towns and model homes. rosehavenhomes.com spallacci homes Hamilton | Eden Park Phase 4 release of exceptional 32and 40-ft. lots. spallaccihomes.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 freehold back-to-back towns from the mid $200’s. countrygreenhomes.com

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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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Evergreens on Southcote

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Ancaster Glen •

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Tiffany Hill

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Beamsville

HOMES BY DESANTIS

Lincoln Square

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Binbrook

BRANTHAVEN HOMES

Celebration

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Brantford

EMPIRE COMMUNITIES

Wyndfield

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Burlington

TOBYN PARK HOMES

ParkCity

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Appleby Gardens

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The Enclaves of Upper Canada

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from low $400's

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BUCCI HOMES

Bliss • from mid $260's 43

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BRANTHAVEN HOMES

Wave • from $170's

Hamilton

EMPIRE COMMUNITIES

Summerlea

Hamilton

NEW HORIZON

Harvest • from $179,990

Hamilton

SPALLACCI

Eden Park

Niagara

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from the $250's

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Niagara

PHELPS HOMES

Brookside

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from mid $200's

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Harvest Heights

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from $270's

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from mid $300's

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FOREST PARK HOMES

The Village Landing

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from $249,900

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Niagara on the Green

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from $200's

Oakville

MENKES

Millstone • from $309,990

Port Dalhousie

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Port Place

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BW HOMES

Victoria Village

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Stevensville

PARK LANE HOME BUILDERS Village Creek

Stoney Creek

AUGUSTINE GROUP CORP.

Treviso • from $249,900

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Stoney Creek

BRANTHAVEN HOMES

Paramount

• • from $284,990

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Stoney Creek

LOSANI HOMES

Orchard Park

• from $300's

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ROSEHAVEN

On The Ridge

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Thorold

GREAT GULF

Thorold Rolling Meadows • from $307,990 78&79

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Gibson Heights

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Rosehaven Homes and Homes by DeSantis

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.

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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.

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grand opening a success! crowd pleaser. Freehold 35-ft.-wide townlaunched the grand opening of model homes in the Lyon’s Creek com- home bungalows with loft up to 2,728 sq. munity located in Chippawa. Local MPP Kim Craitor and Councillor ft. and double car garages are also available Joyce Morocco kicked off the celebrations with the official ribbon starting from the low $300’s. cutting ceremony and tour of the seven model homes, which were well At Lyon’s Creek, buyers are impressed received by all who attended. with Homes by DeSantis’ offering of stunAlong with the media and interested buyers, excited homeowners ning detached and semi-detached twocame with their friends and family to see the progress of their homes storeys, bungalows, bungalows with lofts and to meet their future neighbours. Seeing the models first hand was and townhome designs starting from the the highlight of the days events, where everyone enjoyed a taste of the mid $200’s. Available to tour is the inNiagara Lifestyle. novative 2,588-sq.-ft. Berkshire Bungalow Touring the model homes, it’s easy to see why the designs at Lyon’s with loft boasting a soaring 17-ft. ceiling Creek are proving to be real showstoppers. Those who fall in love with the in the Great Room that sets off the open Welland 3,244-sq.-ft. model home, will be thrilled to discover it’s offered concept design from an incredible from an affordable $408,990 as one of Rosehaven’s brand new release of $359,900. Purchasers looking for bunga14 additional 50-ft. detached two-storey and bungalow lots. The popular lows will discover a selection of designs Chippawa II bungalow, very similar to the model available to tour, is another from 1,200 to 1,788 sq. ft. Magnificent detached two-storey homes up to 2,926 sq. ft. are set on spacious 45-ft. lots.

If you didn’t get the chance to attend our grand opening release, drop in to see these fabulous model homes for yourself.

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Empire I Communities launches Lakeside in Brampton location Brampton housing type Urban semis, townhomes, semi-detached and detached homes sales centre 11200 McLaughlin Rd. at Wanless Drive contact 905.495.0441 | empirecommunities.com

t is an event that Brampton new homebuyers have eagerly awaited. Empire has launched another new master-planned community – Lakeside.

For 20 years, Empire has been creating beautiful communities throughout the GTA and Southwestern Ontario. Lakeside is no exception. Empire is introducing an exceptional community featuring outstanding all new brick and stone home designs in urban semis, townhomes, semi-detached and detached homes on 38-ft. lots.

The carefully crafted Lakeside homes are three-, fourand five-bedroom layouts to suit every family size and need.

With spacious floorplans, ranging from 1,254 to 3,211 sq. ft., these homes feature welcoming front porches for relaxing with a cup of tea or chatting with neighbours. Inside, families will enjoy the wonderful open concept designs between the kitchen and living room, kitchens with stylish coloured backsplashes, many kitchens with pantries, bathrooms with a curved shower curtain rod and indulgent rain showers in the master bathrooms.

Empire has thought of everything. Many of these homes have been designed with a side door entry to allow loved ones to live independently yet together. All homes are Energy Star rated to keep the energy bills lower and create a healthy living environment for families.

“It’s all part of Empire’s commitment to providing for the needs of our buyers and their families,” says Paul Golini,

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executive vice-president of Empire. “These are truly distinctive and unique homes that are adaptable according to the buyers’ needs.”

The smaller homes are perfect for young families just starting out. Those homes on larger homesites are designed for that special move-up dream home market or the larger multi-generational families that want to stay together.

Lakeside is comprised of five neighbourhoods, each with its own natural features as the name suggests.

Waterside is highlighted by a large pond with the Lakeside Gazebo nearby. Woodside is located beside an untouched forest with trails for walking or jogging. Families in Trailside will appreciate the forest as well as walking and biking trails – perfect for those that love the outdoors. By its name, Parkside offers The Lakeside Park with a playground and large fields – great outdoor space for families to play and

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picnic. Promenade is ideal for active families with shopping within a short walking distance.

Families at Lakeside will not only have the wonders of the outdoors at their doorstep, they will also be close to a host of entertainment options, hospitals, schools and restaurants.

The homes at Lakeside are truly affordably priced with urban semis starting at $349,990; townhomes at $399,900; semi-detached homes from $429,990 and detached homes from $599,990.

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To say these are picturesque towns resplendent with lifestyle opportunities is an understatement.

With lakeside locations, marinas and the Fifty Point Marina and Conservation Area, Stoney Creek and Grimsby boast an excellent combination of natural surroundings and modern but comfortable development. Feel like a nice, quiet walk in the woods?

There’s the Bruce Trail that winds along the Niagara Escarpment. In the spring, there’s the Hawk Watch, taking place at the Beamer Conservation Area. Numerous golf courses are only minutes away, as are

facilities for hockey, soccer, tennis, softball, racquetball, swimming and curling.

Longtime residents as well as recent homebuyers are drawn to the picturesque settings, served by more than 100 businesses, new-home development and improving access to Hamilton and St. Catharines, and all other points around the Golden Horseshoe.

Indeed, Stoney Creek and Grimsby are among the fastest-growing parts of the Hamilton region. In recent years, new condominiums have been built along the lakefront beyond the reach of the industrial Hamilton Harbour. Builders – including Empire Communities, Augustine Group, Branthaven Homes, Homes by DeSantis, Rosehaven Homes and Losani Homes – have attracted local residents as well as those relocating from the Greater Toronto Area, thanks to greater affordability and quick access to the western GTA via the Burlington Skyway. Detached housing growth remains strong in developments above the mountain.

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Still, greenspace is abundant, with more than 40 parks totalling 382 acres of land, 23 baseball diamonds, 19 soccer fields and 27 playgrounds.

Stoney Creek and Grimsby extend from the shores of Lake Ontario to above the majestic Niagara Escarpment with the QEW right at their doorstep.

They are located within 30 minutes of downtown Hamilton and St. Catharines, less than a one-hour drive from Toronto and the U.S. border. Businesses and residents enjoy the ideal mix of a small town, community lifestyle, while maintaining easy access to several major urban centres.

In addition to small-town atmosphere, the towns are part of the Gateway to Niagara, offering much more than meets the eye. They are part of the many towns and villages that comprise the Niagara region, an area of 1,800 sq. km. that forms a peninsula of land between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie with a total population of about 432,000.

With many on the move to new-home communities in Stoney Creek and Grimsby, the secret is out. The towns offer quiet getaways from city living and an ideal location for commuters heading to Hamilton and Toronto or Niagara. In addition to Empire, Branthaven and Homes by DeSantis, other respected builders active in the area include DiCenzo Homes, Multi-Area Developments and Bucci Homes, boasting a strong selection of newhome communities that offer luxury, detached and townhome living.

Like the rest of the Niagara region, Stoney Creek and Grimsby enjoy a thriving agricultural industry, collectively employing large numbers. The area along the QEW, and above and below the Escarpment, is dotted with livestock farms, orchards, vineyards and greenhouses. The greenhouse industry of Niagara boasts in excess of 18 million sq. ft. of space. Some 200 greenhouses and 75 food processing plants employ more than 6,000 with thousands more employed in related industries.

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grams through Niagara College’s Horticultural Centre, The Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture and The Horticultural Research Institute of Ontario (University of Guelph), all of which base programs in the Niagara Region.

Niagara’s grape industry produces more than 48,000 tonnes per year. New wineries are an example of the region’s ongoing expansion in overall agricultural and food processing. Increased popularity of grape and wine products has created a separate identity and a designated Wine Route that has been posted from Stoney Creek to Niagara Falls, connecting 30 of the area’s 70 wineries offering tours and tasting. Hundreds of thousands of visitors tour this scenic route annually. The wine industry employs more than 5,000 people in wineries, retail, and as suppliers and growers.

West Lincoln Memorial Hospital is located in Grimsby and serves 60,000 citizens in town and adjoining municipalities and is also the largest public employer.

Larger hospitals with expanded services and facilities are located in nearby St. Catharines and Hamilton.

For culture, the September Art Festival and the Grimsby Art Gallery lure hundreds of artists and craftspeople, and thousands of visitors from all over Ontario and the U.S. to view the work of some of Canada’s most outstanding artists.

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Mayrose-Tycon Group Principal Matt Jaecklein recently introduced Mady Development Corp. as the development and execution firm on the new Burlington project. The ambitious development at the prime Bridgewater site – the downtown waterfront location owned

by Mayrose-Tycon for more than two decades – is predicted to inject new life into Burlington’s waterfront across a range of residential and commercial uses.

Upon completion, the 1.68-acre, 340,000-sq.-ft. mixeduse development will consist of an eight-storey, 152-unit four-star hotel, 170 luxury condominium units across two towers – expected to sell between $500,000 and $3 million, and all featuring stunning lake views – as well as groundlevel commercial retail space. To appeal to residents in search of the ultimate in waterfront living, the project features a central public square with direct access to the Waterfront Trail and Lake Ontario.

“The timing behind our decision to move ahead with this project is rooted in a strong belief in the City of Burlington’s long-term waterfront redevelopment plans, the strength of the local economy, as well as the need for new residential and commercial property and a four-star hotel on this unique parcel of prime land fronting a gorgeous stretch of Lake Ontario shoreline, just steps from Burlington’s downtown core,” Jaecklein said. “We chose Mady Development to build this landmark project based on their long-standing success in mixed-use property development, and their outstanding service record and reputation for on-time, on-budget project delivery.”

The development – a critical part of Burlington’s plans to redevelop and revitalize its waterfront – is expected to

Left to right: Mayrose-Tycon Ltd. Principal Matt Jaecklein; Mady Development Corp. Senior Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer Greg Puklicz; Burlington Ward 4 Councillor Jack Dennison; Ward 5 Councillor Paul Sharman; Ward 1 Councillor Rick Craven; Ward 2 Councillor Marianne Meed Ward; Burlington Mayor Rick Goldring; and Mady CEO Charles Mady. [Photo by Nicola Betts]

deliver $250 million in total financial benefits to the local community over 20 years, including 600 man-years of work and 200 full-time jobs. Approximately 300 new residents will occupy the two residential towers.

Jaecklein was joined at the announcement by Mady’s CEO Charles Mady and senior vice-president/chief financial officer Greg Puklicz. They outlined the unique architectural and lifestyle opportunities offered by the property’s prime lakeside location and their assessment of the project’s importance to the city’s future.

“This project offers unimpeded views of Lake Ontario, direct water frontage access, and is within steps of the quaint shops of downtown Burlington. With a premium brand four-star hotel on board, I expect this development to become Burlington’s crown jewel,” Mady said of the project, designed by Toronto-based architects Page + Steele/IBI Group. “This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone who has dreamed of living on a prime stretch of Burlington waterfront, all in a complex offering splendidly-designed amenities and finishes by Gluckstein Design.”

“I am very pleased to see this long awaited project for our downtown come on stream. This project is another step to enhancing the redevelopment of our Downtown,” said Burlington Mayor Rick Goldring.

LCL Builds – which was involved in the development of Toronto’s Trump Tower – will contribute to the construction of the Burlington project.

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Ontario’s growth was re-energized in the early stages of 2013 after stalling in the second half of 2012. RBC indicates that Ontario’s international trade deficit decreased slightly, bucking the decade-long deteriorating trend and reducing its drag on economic growth, and the jobs market experienced significant progress.

“We saw a jaw-dropping 51,000 surge in employment gains in May as well as year-to-date annual job growth jumping to 2.0 per cent, more than double the increase in 2012,” says Craig Wright, senior vice-president and chief economist, RBC. “These encouraging developments should go a long way in convincing skeptics that Ontario’s economic engine has restarted.”

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Ontario’s growth was re-energized in the early stages of 2013 after stalling in the second half of 2012. RBC indicates that Ontario’s international trade deficit decreased slightly, bucking the decade-long deteriorating trend and reducing its drag on economic growth, and the jobs market experienced significant progress.

despite momentary fatigue in motor vehicles and parts – Ontario’s top exports – which last year recorded a significant 17-per-cent increase. With U.S. auto sales in the midst of a solid recovery, RBC anticipates there is scope for further gains in auto sector exports.

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“While we anticipate slowing residential construction activity will leave a hole in the province’s economic accounts, strong investment in non-residential structures and infrastructures will more than fill it up,” says Wright.

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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 juL 20 - aug 17, 2013 | new home & condo guide swo 81

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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 2.5

4 6.30op

3.1 6.30op

3.14 3.55 4.39 6.50op

3.54

Alterna Svgs/Alterna Bk 2.85

4 6.30op

3.05 3.09 3.09 3.24 6.30op

3.31

Bank of Montreal 3.1

4 6.30op

3.14 3.14 3.75 4.54 6.30op

3.59

Bank of Nova Scotia 3

4.55 6.45op

3.75 2.89 3.99 3.29 6.50op

4.99

Canadian Western Bank

4 6.45op

3.14 3.14 3.75 4.54 6.30op

5.14

CIBC 3

6.70op

3.09 3.14 3.75 3.29 6.35op

5.14

HSBC Bank Canada 3

2.7 3.95 2.98 4.99 6.35op

3.49

4.45 6.20op

ICICI Bank Canada

3.05

3.15

3.65

3.64

3.69

3.99

ING Direct

2.75

3

3

2.99

3.09

3.39

3.14 3.19 3.75 4.54 6.30op

5.14

Manulife Bank 3 4.45

3.25 3 3.15 3.2 4.00op

3.29

MonCana Bank

3.29

3.39

3.54

National Bank n/a

3.14 3.14 3.75 4.54 6.30op

3.69

Laurentian Bank n/a

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

4.4 6.70op

4.4 6.70op

3

Royal Bank 3

4 6.30op

TD Canada Trust 3

3.35

3.15

3.39

3.49

3.69

3.14 3.14 3.75 3.39 6.30op

3.29

3.69

3.09 3.14 3.65 3.29 3.69 6.30op

TRUST COMPANIES Community Trust

n/a

Effort Trust n/a

Home Trust Company

3.2

6.5

3.14

4.45 6.30op

3.25 3.6 3.9 4.5 6.30op

3.19

4.95

2.89

3.65

2.94

4.54

5.14

3.95

2.79

3.09

3.49

Investors Group Trust n/a

4.2 6.50op

3.14 3.14 3.75 4.54 6.30op

5.14

MTCC 3

4.55 6.45op

3.75 2.89 3.99 6.50op

4.99

3.29

OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Airline Financial C.U. 4

3.33 3.65 3.99 3.01 3.1 6.25op

Comtech Credit Union 2.79

6.6 8.40op

2.99 3.25 3.29 3.19 9.00op

3.14

First National Fin. LP

3.95

2.99

3.24

3.54

FirstOntario C.U. 2.7

6.34op

3.09 3.14 3.34 3.19 6.34op

3.39

London Life n/a

3.14 3.14 3.75 4.54 6.30op

5.14

Luminus Financial 2.95

2.96 3.95

3.05

3.35

MCAP 2.7

3.6 3.95 4.35 4.89 7.00op

5.14

Meridian Credit Union 2.85 4.45

3.1 3.14 3.55 2.98 6.30op

3.29 3.25

4.2 6.50op

2.89

2.96

3.09

2.95

Parama Credit Union

2.9

3

3

3.15

3.25

Steinbach Credit Union

2.5

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.8

3

3.1 6.50op

3.09

3.09

3.19

3.29

Teachers Credit Union 4

4.45 6.30op

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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IT’S BEEN SLIGHTLY MORE THAN a year since the latest round of mortgage rule changes took place – July 9, 2012, to be exact. At the time, there was much handwringing from various parties – from builder associations to real estate experts to economists – that the new regulations would have too much of a cooling effect, at a time when the economy was wavering and parts of the housing market were softening.

A common concern was that many young, prospective homebuyers would be negatively impacted by the new rules, and the fallout would trickle down and cause a slowdown in the overall housing market.

Did such predictions turn out to be true?

FIRST, LET’S REVISIT THE CHANGES: » The maximum amortization period was reduced to 25 years from 30. It was 35 years in 2008, and was reduced to 30 years in 2011. » The maximum amount of equity homeowners can take out of their homes when refinancing was lowered to 80 per cent from 85. » Insured mortgages would be available only to homes with a purchase price of less than $1 million. » The maximum gross debt service ratio was fi xed at 39 per cent and the maximum total debt service ratio at 44 per cent.

Wayne Karl is an awardwinning 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

Like most things real estate, the answer as to the accuracy of the forecasts depends on the specifics – of market location and type, and who the buyers are.

At least one source, BMO Bank of Montreal, has produced a report that suggests fear of the changes may have been unwarranted: the majority (66 per cent) of first-time buyers indicate that the changes have not affected their timeline for buying their first home; one-in-five (19 per cent) said the changes have prompted them to wait longer to buy, while 14 per cent will buy sooner.

BMO, in fact, goes as far as to say the new mortgage rules actually helped the real estate market, not hinder it, in that they contributed to a soft landing.

“While Canadian home sales weakened markedly at the time of the mortgage changes a year ago, they have since stabilized and have even partially recovered in recent months,” says Doug Porter, chief economist, BMO Capital Markets.

The survey also reveals that first-time buyers in Ontario are the most likely (76 per cent) to say that the mortgage rule changes will not affect their buying timeline. Buyers in BC – particularly Vancouver, Canada’s most expensive market – meanwhile, are the most likely (33 per cent) to wait longer to buy their first home because of the measures.

Although shorter amortizations, in this case, were mandated by government, BMO and other lenders have long stressed the advantages of paying off your mortgage as quickly as possible.

Saving as large a down payment as possible, getting pre-approved for a mortgage, choosing a shorter amortization and stress-testing your mortgage at higher rates are among the most responsible approaches you can take to home financing.

It’s up to you whether you want to thank the federal government for such a reminder.

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