The Home Builders' Annual - Southwestern Ontario 2012

2012 The Only Complete Resource Directory of Southwestern Ontario Home Builders

Discover SWO’s top builders & developers – one success story at a time

EXPERT PANEL:

Why now is a great time to buy MORTGAGE ADVICE:

Choosing the term that’s right for you

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It Takes Great Homeowners To Be A Great Homebuilder.

In 2011 we were honoured to receive our 3rd Home Builder of the Year Award from the Ontario Home Builder’s Association (OHBA). We also received an unprecedented 4th Builder of the Year Award from the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD).

These are awards that we truly appreciate for one very important reason: They are based on comments from our current homeowners and there is no greater award than praise from the families who live in our homes.

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mattamyhomes.com Many homeowners have purchased a Mattamy home because they have heard, first-hand, of our reputation for ongoing customer service. This word of mouth advertising is the strongest and most meaningful way that people learn of our reputation. Our current homeowners have continually gone out of their way to express their satisfaction with the total experience of owning a Mattamy home. Yes, they closely examine the features we offer and the attention to detail we provide in our homes but they consistently expect our service to be a cut above. We promise to never stop working to provide each and every family with the absolute best and most satisfying home owning experience possible.

Since we built our very first home in 1978 we have firmly believed that homeowner satisfaction is the most important thing we can build. We build satisfaction into our homes and into our community planning so we create a special sense of ‘place’ for the families who live in our neighbourhoods.

Today, over 50,000 families have chosen to live in Mattamy Homes in more than 150 communities across Canada and the U.S. We are very proud to have homeowners and their families enjoying our homes and communities. That’s the nicest award of all. It would be a privilege to have you choose and award-winning Mattamy home and community.

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A unique opportunity to be a part of something special

hances are your dream home or condo is a unique combination of exciting design, a fabulous location and an affordable price. No doubt the community itself needs to have that something special that will make you want to call it “home” too.

This issue of the Home Builders’ Annual features a myriad of the best new communities that southwestern Ontario has to offer. Our goal is to help you find just the right home for the lifestyle that you’ve been dreaming of. We have profiled several of the most popular new communities to help you get started. So whether you find yourself pondering your next move or seriously getting ready to purchase, keep us handy.

It’s a great time to investigate the real estate market. With today’s low interest rates, competitive pricing and fabulous new communities to discover, there’s real value to be found.

A new home or condo community brings together designs with features suited to most every type of buyer. With nearby activities and amenities to enjoy, each community provides an opportunity to be a part of a lifestyle that presents not only modern conveniences but a sense of belonging too. Part of the fun is discovering what each builder offers. I know you’ll be impressed.

We hope you enjoy this issue. Please let us know if you discover a new condo or home community that you think is worth mentioning in an upcoming issue.

We’d love to hear from you.

Susan Legge, editor-in-chief New Home and Condo Guide | Home Décor & Renovations susan.legge@wall2wallmedia.com Twitter: twitter.com/susanlegge

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Experie Giving back to the communities in which they build has always been the cornerstone of Losani Homes’ corporate philosophy − from Hamilton Food Share, Sick Kids McMaster, Catholic Child Abuse Centres, to North and South Pole Expeditions for Kids − these charities and many more benefit from Losani Homes‘ generousity.

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Losani Homes partners with communities to enrich the lives of its citizens and build the foundation for community spirit.

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Expert Panel LOS A N now I H Ois M aE S I N Vtime ITES YOU TO “EXPER Voices of experience explain why great to buy a new home in Southwestern Ontario

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Home Search Choosing a location for your new home Mortgage Finesse Choosing the mortgage term that’s right for you

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Legal Notes

Timely tips for

new-home buyers

by MURRAY MAZZA

WHEN PURCHASING REAL ESTATE IN ONTARIO,

you should obtain the services of a real estate agent.

The real estate agent will give you the following useful suggestions as you proceed through the process of purchasing.

1 | Always obtain a building inspection for both residential and commercial properties.

2 | Obtain a copy of the zoning by-law for both residential and commercial properties but more importantly where the purchase is that of a duplex or triplex.

3 | If you are purchasing vacant land for the purpose of building, visit the Building Department in your area to determine if there are any unusual requirements such as setback and height requirements. Be particularly careful in rural cottage areas where municipalities have some unusual local requirements.

4 | Ascertain what the cost of obtaining a building permit will be and whether there are any unusual levies, development charges or park dedication.

5 | Purchasers should know that they will need insurance when buying property that contains a building. It is also a good idea to buy liability insurance when purchasing vacant land wether it be residential or commercial.

You may be able to extend your personal residence liability insurance to the vacant land.

6 | When you are selling property, you are required to obtain utility readings and cancel your insurance. When cancelling insurance, make the cancellation the day after closing unless the closing is on a Friday. If insurance cancels at midnight and there is a fire and you are still the owner you will be without insurance. If the closing is scheduled for a Friday, request the cancellation for the following Monday or Tuesday in the event of a statutory holiday in case the transaction does not close on the intended closing date.

Murray Mazza is a lawyer working in the Stoney Creek area. He can be reached at 905.561.1444.

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The Best Built Home at Any Price In 2012, Branthaven Homes proudly celebrates a milestone achievement of 40 years of quality building in the GTA West.

Over the past four decades, Branthaven Homes has evolved from a master builder of coveted one-of-a-kind estate homes in Burlington and Oakville to an award-winning visionary of stunning single-family homes, executive townhomes and master-planned communities throughout the GTA West and Southwestern Ontario...cheers to good design!

Branthaven Homes has rightfully earned its reputation as a highly respected homebuilder with in-demand locations and a corporate passion for providing quality construction, sophisticated styling and architectural integrity enhancing the lives of their homeowners.

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For 40 years, Branthaven has never wavered in its integrity and mission to deliver, “The best built home at any price”. Whether selecting a luxury single family home, putting down roots in a condo or moving into any of Branthaven’s many smart design lifestyle townhomes, you can be confident in your choice of a Branthaven. Branthaven’s attainable luxury will always provide you with the home of your dreams and the reassuring comfort of a sound investment.

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Renowned for its superior quality and distinctive curb appeal, visit any completed Branthaven community and you’ll notice the Branthaven difference immediately.

Classic architecture, rich colour palettes, regal proportions, handsome stone and rich brick set Branthaven homes apart from the ordinary. You’ll appreciate the timeless elegance and enduring value of your home – hallmarks of the “Branthaven-built” legacy.

Step inside and discover Branthaven’s distinctive architecture, design and style – the difference is immediately apparent. A “Branthaven” is truly an “Original”- where homebuyers have the opportunity for a vast array of designer selected upgraded finishes and fine materials that add personal style and long-term pleasure to their homes.

Should you wish to further personalize your home – welcome to the brand new Branthaven Design Centre - a one-stop showcase of everything you can imagine for your home’s interior finishes. Branthaven’s personable and professional team of in-house designers will offer seasoned advice and impeccable customer service to make your homebuying experience inspiring.

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Home Search

Where should we live?

Choosing a location Location is a critical factor when shopping for a new home.

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

Here are some things to consider about location: » D o you want to live in a city, a town or in the countryside? » How easy will it be to get to where you work? What are the commuting costs? » Where will your children go to school? How will they get there? » Do you need a safe walking area, or recreational facility, such as a park, nearby? » How close would you like to be to family and friends?

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

In your search for a sustainable neighbourhood, here are some key questions to ask: Easy transportation » Are stores, schools, recreation facilities, restaurants and health services within walking or cycling distance? Will your children need to take a bus to school? Can they walk to the park? Can you do most of your shopping without a car? » Are there nearby bus stops and cycling lanes? How long is the bus ride to work, or school? Can you safely bike?

House size and features » Are the homes compact with shared walls to reduce heating costs? » Are homes reasonably sized with lots requiring less upkeep? » Are there different dwelling types (such as single-detached, semi-detached, townhouse and apartments) in the neighbourhood? » Are the lots modestly sized? Roadways narrow? Driveways/parking areas small?

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

“Look and feel” » Do the buildings have a friendly face to the street? Are the community centres, shops and meeting places welcoming? » Are there trees lining the street? Do you find the homes interesting to look at? Do the building sizes feel comfortable to you? Are the roads easy to walk along or cross?

Safety » Do the homes have “eyes on the street”? (In other words, are there people around who might watch out for you? Is there somewhere to go in an emergency?) » Is there adequate street lighting? » Are there safe places for children to play? » Are the streets safe for cyclists and pedestrians? » Is traffic slow moving and light?

For more information, contact Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. cmhc-schl.gc.ca

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Reid’s Heritage Homes Ltd. At Every Stage of Life

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or over 30 years, Reid’s Heritage Homes has been proudly offering top quality homes across Ontario –executive estates to retirement communities, towns, semis, bungalows and two-storey homes as well as condominiums. From the townhomes of Preston Meadows in Cambridge, to the active adult community of Village by the Arboretum, to the stunning golf course communities of Cobble Beach in Owen Sound and Lora Bay in Thornbury, to signature neighbourhoods in Guelph, Fergus, Kitchener, Collingwood and the Bruce Region, Reid’s Heritage Homes’ communities represent the pinnacle of luxury living in a unique setting. The company takes great pride in design excellence, outstanding value, environmental responsibility and meticulous quality.

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CURRENT COMMUNITIES Westminster Woods Heritage Lake Estates Village by the Arboretum Highland Hills Preston Meadows Eby Estates Silver Glen Preserve Georgian Meadows Lora Bay Gates of Kent Cobble Beach Summerside Inverlyn Lake Estates

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Location Guelph Guelph Guelph Fergus Cambridge Kitchener Collingwood Collingwood Thornbury Meaford Owen Sound Port Elgin Kincardine

From charming mid-rise condominium towers to luxurious townhomes and attached bungalows, Reid’s Heritage Homes offer a variety of condominium lifestyles in communities throughout southwestern Ontario. At Highland Hills in Fergus you’ll discover a charming mid rise condominium building in a superb location. At Summerside in Port Elgin a mix of detached homes, attached bungalows and condominium towns ensure that families, empty nesters and first time buyers can all enjoy a magnificent waterfront lifestyle. The company offers condominium communities in other locations too, including Guelph, Cambridge and Meaford.

Home Styles Single Detached, Mid-Rise Condos, Condo Towns Custom Estates Mid-Rise Condos, Attached Bungalows Mid-Rise Condos 2-Storey Towns Single Detached 2-Storey Towns, Attached Bungalows Single Detached, Single Detached Bunglaow with Loft Townhomes Single Detached, Attached Bungalows with Loft Single Detached, Condo Towns Single Detached Bungalows

Custom Homes

People seeking a superbly crafted estate home, will find the answer to their dreams at Heritage Lake Estates just outside of Guelph. This stunning community of custom homes, built around a charming lake in a beautiful forested setting is truly breathtaking. Here, spacious family homes, each with their own architectural style and totally customizable, are situated on large lots with plenty of space for outdoor recreation. Work directly with Reid’s Heritage Homes’ architectural and design team to create your own unique vision.

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the award-winning Village By The Arboretum in Guelph, they are selling the third luxury midrise condominium building, the Royale.

This beautiful building offers an exquisite collection of newly designed 1, 2 and 3 bedroom (+ den) suites, which range in size from 951 sq. ft to 1,587 sq. ft. The 28,000 sq. ft. amenities centre offers a multi-purpose party room, state-of-the-art exercise room, indoor pool, hot tub, hobby rooms, billiards lounge and 600-seat auditorium. Outdoors you’ll find tennis courts, a shuffleboard, horseshoes, a putting green as well as a BBQ area. This facility provides the perfect setting to host summer BBQ’s, formal dinner parties, casual gettogethers, activity clubs and sports.

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Coming soon to Village By The Arboretum, in partnership with Schlegel Villages, is a new Assisted Living centre that will provide residents with a fine selection of dignified care options.

Reid’s Heritage Homes offers Adult Lifestyle communities in Meaford, Kincardine and Guelph.

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Recreational & Golf Communities

Reid’s Heritage Homes puts the fun into funliving. With several communities located around golf courses or lakes, recreation is as close as your front door! Ideal for year-round living or seasonal living, communities like Lora Bay in Thornbury, Cobble Beach in Owen Sound, Silver Glen Preserve* and Georgian Meadows*in Collingwood are ideal choices for people who crave an active lifestyle. Stunning homes, community events and spectacular amenities combine with outstanding value at these beautiful destinations.

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Mortgage Finesse

Choosing the mortgage term that’s

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Almost every time that I arrange a mortgage for one of my clients, they ask me whether they should go with a shorter or longer term. My answer: for some people, having a long-term mortgage makes a lot of sense; for others a short-term mortgage will best meet their needs. Of course, there is no one right ­answer, but here is an important list of things to consider.

When you are selecting the term for your ­mortgage, it is important to recognize that ­generally, the longer the term of your mortgage, the higher the interest rate. A good way to think of the difference between a short- versus a long-term rate is as an insurance premium. The financial i­nstitution generally wants to be compensated by you in order to guarantee the rate of your m ­ ortgage over a longer period of time. What you have to decide is whether the insurance ­premium (difference between short- versus long-term rates) is worth paying in your circumstances.

Many people have heard the theory that you are better off continually renewing with short terms and paying down your mortgage. This philosophy has held true in the past, provided that the extra amount saved from selecting a short term is ­applied to r­ educing your principal mortgage ­balance outstanding. There is potential to gain by using this method, but you are also exposed to the risk that rates could be substantially higher by the time you have to renew.

Some consumers in today’s market are buying homes with five per cent down and extending their debt servicing to extreme levels. While I believe that the dream of home ownership is a very ­fulfilling and worthwhile pursuit, I caution that you should do your financial planning carefully.

It is important to realize that interest rates today are at near historical lows. Many people who can afford homes today would never have been able to make such a purchase at the interest rates five years ago. It is critical that you understand the ­following: You repay very little of your ­principal ­balance over the first few years of your mortgage.

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the ­consequences. Over the last 30 years, the average five-year mortgage rate has been approximately 11 per cent.

Ask yourself this question: if mortgage rates are at 11 per cent, when it’s time to renew, will you be able to afford to keep your home? If your answer is a comfortable “yes,” then I suggest you choose the term with which you feel happiest. If your answer is even possibly “no,” then find as long a term as possible. By the time a 10-year term comes up for renewal, you will at least have paid off a larger portion of your principal, and may be able to extend your financing over a longer term in order to make your payments more affordable.

If the property you are financing is being used, or is going to be used, as an investment property, then again, the longer-term mortgage product makes sense. It offers you peace of mind and the opportunity to do fairly accurate projection of r­evenues and expenses for the term that you choose.

Remember, there is no mortgage product that can be all things to all people. Make sure you are informed and find the product that best meets your needs. Until next time, best of luck finding your mortgage and home.

Calum Ross is senior vice-president and practicing mortgage agent with The Mortgage Centre. He has appeared on Canada AM, Investment Television, BNN and Citytv. He holds an MBA in finance and is an Accredited Mortgage Professional. He can be reached at 416.410.9905.

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Losani Homes has been building affordable in Southwestern Ontario for over 35 years.

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Losani Homes is one of Southwestern Ontario’s most respected residential developers and builders of single-family homes, lifestyle towns, beautiful bungalows and urban towns.

Losani Homes’ mission is to constantly offer good quality and attainable value, innovative designs, superior construction and dedicated customer service in every residential community they build.

communities that offer more than just bricks and mortar.

Losani neighbourhoods have pleasant streetscapes, beautiful boulevards, interesting gathering places like community parks and schools, trails and roundabouts. As a result, Losani Homes has been awarded “Builder of the Year” and “Community of the Year” more than any other builder in Southwestern Ontario.

Losani Homes is consistently recognized by the new home building industry for product innovation and outstanding community planning. Recipient of hundreds of new home industry awards, Losani Homes is proud to be a leader in new home design innovation – inside and out!

The in-house design team at Losani Homes has the unique ability to adapt plans to suit individual homebuyers needs and budgets – customizing your plan without a custom homebuilder’s price tag!

Unlike most builders, Losani Homes is also the developer and is therefore, thoughtfully sensitive to the overall design and distinctive features that go into community planning and the creation of destination neighbourhoods. Losani Homes is mindful of the needs of today’s families, planning and designing

Losani Homes' value-added QSmart™ Program includes upgraded standards and bonus packages in all of their homes. These smart features and practical finishes are exceptional built-in value that Losani Homes offers at every level of the home buying experience, from townhomes to luxury single family homes.

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Giving back to the communities in which they build has always been the cornerstone of Losani Homes’ corporate philosophy − from Hamilton Food Share, Sick Kids McMaster, Catholic Child Abuse Centres, to North and South Pole Expeditions for Kids − these charities and many more benefit from Losani Homes‘ generousity.

Losani Homes partners with communities to enrich the lives of its citizens and build the foundation for community spirit.

In 2010, Losani Homes was recognized as the Golden Horseshoe “Business Philanthropist of the Year”.

Losani Homes is especially proud to have been awarded for five consecutive years, the coveted status as one of “Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies” – a new gold

standard and a testament to the solid business acumen, top management and superior skill sets of the Losani Homes team.

Losani Homes always strives to offer its homebuyers an extraordinary new home buying sales experience. Across Southwestern Ontario, Losani Homes has an array of beautifully decorated models and ready-to-walk-through “spec” homes that provide inspiring ideas and design features that homebuyers can truly and affordably make their own.

In 2012, Losani Homes will offer astute homebuyers exceptional and affordable new home choices. Look for brand new openings, designer decorated model homes, and great new communities within established neighbourhoods and, well within reach!

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Adding up the

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Why a new home or condo is a great choice

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FOR MANY FAMILIES, BUYING A HOME IS MOST LIKELY

the largest financial purchase they will ever make. And quite frankly, there has never been a better time to be a buy new home. As consumers, you do a lot of homework and research about what style of home, which community and what price best suits your needs.

And for many families, that means choosing a newly constructed home or condominium. Last year, there were 67,821 new home starts in Ontario, and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is forecasting about 63,450 housing starts in 2012.

SO WHAT MAKES THOUSANDS OF CONSUMERS CHOOSE TO BUY A NEW HOME OR CONDO VERSUS A RESALE HOME? Well, consider some of these pluses that you can expect to enjoy in a new home or condo: » Prescribed energy-efficient construction » Bright, open interiors » A healthy, comfortable indoor environment » Low-maintenance materials inside and out » Modern, innovative features that meet the needs of today’s lifestyle

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For many families, buying a home is most likely the largest financial purchase they will ever make. And quite frankly, there has never been a better time to be a buy new home.

to code, improved electrical components or products that reduce gas emissions, a new house is built to a stringent code. A newly-built home is also inspected during various phases of construction, ensuring that the home is built to minimum energy efficiency as well as code and safety requirements.

Warranty Program In Ontario,

In a very competitive marketplace, new-home builders are using advanced design, materials and construction techniques to provide homebuyers with a wide range of options and great value.

builders must be registered with the Tarion Warranty Program which offers one of the best, most comprehensive warranty coverage Design It all begins with design. Good home design begins with an programs in the country. New-home understanding of how people live in their homes. Times have changed. buyers benefit from deposit Families have changed and with it, our lifestyles have evolved. New-home protection as well as protection builders offer fresh, innovative plans and designs to meet the needs of against delayed closings or today’s consumers, using modern technology to build homes and condos occupancies without proper written that are attractive, highly functional and feel good to live in. Homes that notices. New homeowners are also include efficient use of space, open layouts, plenty of natural light, kitchens covered against defects in work and that work, flexible space and of course, lots of storage (something that’s materials, major structural defects. usually absent in older homes).

So, the pluses to buying new versus resale really add up.

Energy Efficiency The energy efficiency of Canadian homes has improved There’s a saying you often hear greatly over the years, especially with changes to the Ontario Building Code people say about new homes – that came into effect in 2012. Thanks to major advances in building “They don’t build them like they techniques and product innovation, a house built today uses less than half used to.” I say, that is very, very the energy of a home built in the 1950s and provides a far more comfortable true! And that’s a good thing. living environment. From windows to insulation to state-of-the-art heating Because the reality is… We build and air conditioning systems, today’s new homes are superior when it comes them better – much better. to energy efficiency. And we can expect that advances in energy efficiency will continue, as the price of energy continues to increase and we, as a society, recognize our responsibility to conserve energy and reduce our own environmental footprint.

Environmentally Responsible Products No doubt about it, today’s new-home buyers have the opportunity to build a much more environmentally-friendly home than was built even just 10 years ago, let alone 40 or 50 years ago. Great advances have been made in developing and manufacturing building products that contribute to the “Greening” of Canadian homes and condos. Manufacturers and suppliers are continually looking for ways to make their products and systems more acceptable to today’s environmentally savvy customer.

Safety In part because of changes to Ontario’s Building Code over the years, new homes boast many products and features that ensure your family home is a safe environment. Whether it’s superior air ventilation and heating systems, hard-wired carbon monoxide detectors, stair railings and risers built

Doug Tarry is President of the Ontario Home Builders’ Association. The OHBA is the voice of the residential construction industry in Ontario representing 4,000 member companies organized into 29 local associations across the province. The industry contributes over $34 billion to Ontario’s economy, employing over 334,000 people across the province.

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The scenic rouTe jusT goT more accessible.

Live minutes from the 401 at topper Woods.

Just off Highway 401, you will find a community of natural beauty and pure refinement. Monarch’s Topper Woods, located in the heritage community of Doon Mills, is one of the most sought-after communities in Kitchener. Steeped in history, yet only steps from a host of modern amenities, Monarch has established a neighbourhood with a dedication to preserving the beauty of the natural environment. Monarch has not only played a pivotal role in fostering a sense of community in the area but also in creating a space of leisure and enjoyment for hundreds of families.

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DiSTinCTivE fAMily HoMES priCED froM THE loW $400,000’S At Topper Woods, distinctive family homes are priced from the low $400,000’s with designs ranging from 1,746 to 3,565 square feet. Come view Monarch’s designer Topper Woods captures the feel of a small village with the whispers of yesteryear echoing amongst its trees. Tucked away in this picturesque new community are 40’, 43’ and 50’ singles on incredibly beautiful lots, including some exclusive private court locations. Exceptional upgrades such as 9’ceilings and oak hardwood flooring on the main level are standard finishes, built into each and every home.

A gas fireplace and extended upper cabinetry are featured

decorated model homes with timelessly elegant exteriors and spacious, stylish interiors, highlighting Monarch’s standard features, as well as the beautiful upgrades available.

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A HiSTory of SuCCESS Monarch Corporation has been building customer trust for over 95 years. founded in Toronto in 1917, Monarch is one of Canada’s largest, most experienced, diversified and successful real estate companies. Thanks to Monarch’s

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Welcome to Baldwin Place

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here’s a reason they call Tillsonburg the friendliest town. Just ask Evelyn who moved to Baldwin Place a couple of years ago and who refers to Tillsonburg as "An oasis of civility". Evelyn has enjoyed becoming a part of the community so much that she volunteered to sit on the board of directors of the Resident's Association and has now become its' President.

Baldwin Place, located within the town of Tillsonburg, is ideal for active adults who want an affordable freehold home, like small town living in a temperate climate, enjoy the proximity to the resources of a bigger city like London and appreciate the closeness to the picturesque shores of Lake Erie.

Most residents find that in an adult community they can be as active or involved as they choose. At Baldwin Place, the recreation centre is always busy. Residents enjoy the salt water pool, games room, outdoor patio, special events, group activities, gatherings and parties in the common areas. And there’s always the opportunity to start your own special interest group which is what Carol, a resident for 6 years did when she

founded the Baldwin Place “On My Own” Club.

Baldwin Place is considered by many to be a true active adult lifestyle community. Residents appreciate the affordable luxury of a freehold brick home on a wide lot with mature trees, the many walking trails throughout the neighbourhood, a location where you can easily walk downtown and a wide selection of restaurants, golf courses and shopping nearby.

The availability of inventory homes ‘ready for possession’ and the great value associated with homes starting at $219,900 including hst means downsizing to Baldwin Place is easier and more affordable than ever.

There are no condominium fees, no land lease fees and no maintenance fees. In fact, there is only one low monthly charge of $30 for the community centre where residents have control over planning the activities.

Make sure you visit Baldwin Place before you make a decision to move to an adult lifestyle community.

There’s a neighbourhood of friends ready to welcome you here.

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Visit us at www.baldwinplace.ca Model Home Hours: Open Monday through Thursday, Saturday & Sunday 10am to 5pm. Fridays & Holidays by appointment only.

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Expert Panel

explain why now is a great time to buy You would expect homebuilders to say

it’s always a good time to buy a home so it comes as no surprise that our panel of experts agree that now is a great time to buy.

But they’re not just being yes-men to the industry. The experts say the time is right – and here’s why.

Even though he bought his first home when interest rates were entering double digits about 20 years ago, Branthaven’s Steven Stipsits was in the market, and he urges others to do the same, especially now. “Buying now at today’s rates means the carrying costs are much lower than rent. You’re building equity and paying down your mortgage, rather than spending it on rent which you’ll never see.”

New home sites, and Stipsits is preparing to launch two this spring, offer introductory pricing so benefits begin to mount almost immediately as prices rise once construction begins. “Buy at pre-construction prices and you save and gain value right away.”

Historically, real estate has an average increase of about 10 per cent a year, making it less volatile than the stock market and offering a better return than a savings account. “People that bought new from us in the last year are already seeing an increase in value,” says Stipsits. Others that bought from us in Burlington or Waterdown in the last year or two are seeing $50,000 to $100,000 gains.”

He is quick to point out that when this is a primary residence, these gains are tax-free.

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Jeff paikin (right) President, new Horizon Homes

interest rate and a five-year term or want to ride out a variable rate, “you can’t lose either way at these low rates.” Today’s interest rates offer much more buying power, putting Branthaven’s $198,000 towns in Grimsby’s Bravo within easy reach of first-time buyers.

He urges buyers to ask their builder to work with them and often they can put together a deal that works for both.

Stipsits has witnessed previous buyers assisting with financing to introduce sons and daughters to home ownership. “They want them in the market, getting a return on

their money and some stability that comes from ownership. They know if you don’t buy a ticket, you can’t win the lottery.”

Another observation by Stipsits is that land in Ontario is growing scarce for the building industry. He says it’s simple economics. “When supply goes down, prices go up.” One more reason he advocates now as a good time to buy before land becomes so limited that prices rise to an unaffordable height.

There’s never a bad time to buy a home… when you need to take care of personal housing needs, says Jeff Paikin, president of New Horizon Homes, pictured above with business partner Joe Giacomodonato. Like Warren Buffet, Paikin prefers the long-term approach to homebuying that involves evaluating needs and requirements and then satisfying them.

Says Paikin, “You find what you want, work towards it and buy it. Follow the plan.”

He calls today “a solid time to buy,” saying the cost of money and the quality of the product will be reflected in long-term benefits. “Today’s homes are top-notch, much better than we saw in the ‘80s and early 2012 Home Builders’ Annual

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If priced reasonably, a home will sell in a reasonable amount of time, making it easier for my clients who can avoid bridge financing for a new home.

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‘90s. It’s a solid time to make this decision for the right reason.”

For those who are tired of watching their investments rise and fall at the whim of the stock market, real estate offers “a stable, secure long-term investment. You only have to care what it’s worth when you sell it.” Paikin notes that a property purchased for $300,000 can drop to $200,000 “but if you’re not selling, why worry?” It can then rise to $400,000. “But what do I care? It’s only when you ask, ‘What’s my plan?’ that it matters.

“If your plan is to buy now, then buy.

The time is right when you’re facing low interest rates, job stability and Canada’s strong hold in the economic world like we have now. Looking at real estate in the long term is always a wise decision. If you take the long-term approach, it’s not money in the bank until it’s money in the bank.”

Of course the time is right to buy a new home, says Paul Phelps, president of the Niagara homebuilding company that bears his name. Low mortgage rates are undoubtedly a factor, but beyond typical new home financing that one might expect. Many of the Phelps Homes buyers are third and fourth time buyers, often executives or empty-nesters with their own resources but with an existing home to sell. Low interest rates make the resale market very attractive, especially when partnered with strong supply and demand.

“If priced reasonably, a home will sell in a reasonable amount of time making it easier for my clients who can avoid bridge financing for a new home.”

Buy now and you’ve got more choice of prime locations, says Phelps, who builds in west Niagara, including smaller communities of Grimsby, Beamsville and Smithville which are bordered by greenbelts. Development land is becoming scarce, as restrictions are put in place to protect the greenspace. Limited land in the Golden Horseshoe means a decrease in the choice of prime sites available. “Buy now and you have more choice.”

The value of a new home overshadows a resale beyond price. Phelps notes that

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As a result, our new homes are not only more affordable to buy, they’re also more affordable to live in. There is simply more savings and reliability built in to new homes.

Lino Losani

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president, losani homes

with new requirements for energy efficiency in new construction implemented earlier this year, new homes are being built better and better, making them more cost-effective to run in the long term.

Commodity pricing is another plus for new-home buyers. With the slowdown in the US economy, Phelps says the simple economics of supply and demand come into play. US buying power is down keeping lumber and other commodity prices low in North America and globally.

“It’s showing signs of picking up, so when it does, it will drive new home prices back up, so buy now,” he says.

Since Losani Homes started building homes 37 years ago, home builders have been consistently improving their community planning efforts. This means more schools, parks, shopping, greenspace and other amenities all located within the master plans, explains Lino Losani, president of Losani Homes, shown above in front of the very first home he ever built. “That means living in one of our new communities is more convenient and fulfilling by design. We planned it that way.”

“The growth in local economies that follow our new communities quickly increases the desirability of each location, right from opening day.”

Buying a new home right now is the first step toward generating home equity without the need for costly home improvement, says Losani.

“It’s just easier, and this is always more evident for the first owners of the home.”

Losani credits the advancements of residential engineering and energy efficiency with substantial long-term savings in home maintenance and energy costs. “As a result,” he says, “our new homes are not only more affordable to buy, they’re also more affordable to live in. There is simply more savings and reliability built into new homes.”

And let’s not forget about the comprehensive warranty benefits that are available only with new homes, he says. “It provides an overall peace-of-mind in the home that you just can’t get anywhere else.”

“When you add up the efficiency savings, equity potential and warranty coverage, and then offer quality-built homes, choice locations and endless custom options, it’s hard to argue why anyone wouldn’t choose to buy new.”

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To date – 40,000 and counting. We built, we grew, and along the way we learned. And what we’ve learned is transforming us. We’re not just building houses any more, we’re building new ideas about home.

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SWO Annual Roster GUELPH & DISTRICT HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION Carson Reid Homes Ltd. 183 Dufferin St. Guelph, Ontario N1H 4B3 519-822-3682 www.carsonreidhomes.com Cityview Homes 6 Bradwick Dr., Concord, Ontario L4K 2T3 | 905-761-9944 www.cityviewhomes.ca Coletara Development Ltd 966 Pantera Dr., Suite 22 Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2S1 905-624-4100 | www.coletara.com Dira Construction 200 Edinburgh Rd. N., Guelph, Ontario N1H 5R9 | 519-836-0370 Dunnink Homes Ltd. 4988 Jones Baseline Guelph, Ontario N1E 6H8 519-821-7960 | www.dunninkhomes.com Finoro Custom Homes 66 Arrow Rd., Suite 6 Guelph, Ontario N1K 1T4 519-824-2961 | www.finorohomes.ca Fusion Homes* 728 Victoria Rd. S., Suite 1 Guelph, Ontario N1L 1C6 519-826-6700 | www.fusionhomes.com Gemini Homebuilders 660 Speedvale Ave. W., Suite 300 Guelph, Ontario N1K 1E5 519-824-0789| www.fabbianhomes.ca Granite Homes (affiliated with Biltmore Homes) 160 Southgate Dr. Guelph, Ontario N1G 4P5 519-822-3968 | www.biltmorehomes.on.ca Habitat for Humanity 100 Dawson Rd., Suite 300 Guelph, Ontario N1H 1A7 519-767-9752 www.habitatwellington.on.ca Jennark Homes 66 Wellington Rd. 7, Elora, Ontario N0B 1S0 | 519-846-5959 MacPherson Builders (Fergus North) Ltd. 40 West Wilmot St., Unit 6 Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1H8 905-882-8000 www.macphersonbuilders.com Pidel Homes 728 Victoria Rd. S., Suite 2 Guelph, Ontario N1L 1C6 519-763-6782 | www.pidelhomes.ca

Reid’s Heritage Group* 6783 Wellington Rd. 34 Guelph, Ontario N1H 6J3 519-658-2723 www.reidsheritagehomes.com Reid Homes 191 Adler Dr. Cambridge, Ontario N3C 4J5 519-223-1037 www.www.reidhomes.ca Rockhaven Homes 13106 22nd Side Rd., R.R. 1 Cambridge, Ontario N3C 2V4 905-873-1582 www.rockhavenhomes.ca Sloot Construction Ltd. 599 Arkell Rd. Guelph, Ontario N0B 1C0 519-836-6142 Slotegraaf Construction Ltd. 260 Sheldon Dr., Unit A Cambridge, Ontario N1T 1A8 519-620-2299 www.slotegraafconstruction.com Terra View Homes* 45 Speedvale Ave. E., Suite 5 Guelph, Ontario N1H 1J2 519-763-6458 www.terra-view.com Thomasfield Homes Ltd. 295 Southgate Dr., P.O. Box 1112 Guelph, Ontario N1H 6N3 519-836-4332 www.thomasfield.com Timberworx Construction Box 265, Fergus, Ontario N1M 2W8 519-787-3717 Victoria Wood Development Corp.

109 Ptarmigan Drive Guelph, Ontario N1C 2B8 519-836-4095 Victory Oak Homes 349 Elizabeth St. Guelph, Ontario N1E 2X9 519-836-7817 www.victoryoakhomes.com Wrighthaven Homes 15 Spencer Drive Elora, Ontario N0B 1S0 519-787-6699 www.wrighthavenhomes.com

Adi Development Group Inc. 4411 Millcroft Park Dr. Burlington, Ontario L7M 4Y7 905-339-5545 | www.adidevelopments.com

DeMarchi Construction Ltd. 284 Barton St. E. Stoney Creek, Ontario L8E 2K6 905-664-9937

Agrigento Homes 79 Kopperfield Lane Hamilton, Ontario L0R 1W0 905-541-6771 | www.agrigentohomes.com

DeSantis (A) Developments Ltd. 8 Main St. E., Suite 202 Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1E8 905-777-0252 | www.desantis.com

Alterra Group of Companies 920 Yonge St., Suite 1000 Toronto, Ontario M4W 3C7 416-964-1800 | www.alterra.com

Desozio Homes Ltd. 35 Milne Crt., Ancaster, Ontario L9G 4T3 | 905-536-1508 www.desoziohomes.com

Angelica Homes 187 Highland Rd. W. Stoney Creek, Ontario L8G 3W1 905-573-7527

DiCenzo Construction Company Ltd.* 205 Quigley Rd., Suite 2 Hamilton, Ontario L8K 5M8 905-561-3767 | www.dcalawyers.com

Baldin & Beltrame Construction Co. Ltd. 98 Unity Rd., R.R. 2 Caledonia, Ontario N0A 1A0 905-548-0166

Dundurn Edge Developments Inc. 1685 Main St. W., Suite 25 Hamilton, Ontario L8S 1G5 905-528-1717 www.mainwestvillage.ca

Branthaven Homes* 720 Oval Court.

Burlington, Ontario L7L 6A9 905-333-8364 | www.branthaven.com

Dussin Quality Homes 270 Springbrook Rd. Ancaster, Ontario L9G 3K9 905-648-9919 www.dussinqualitiyhomes.com

Bryan Turkstra Homes Ltd. 155 Hillcrest Ave. Dundas, Ontario L9H 4Y1 905-627-5764 www.bryanturkstrahomes.com Cambridge Homes Inc. 1247 Hwy. 8 E. Winona, Ontario L8E 5G8 905-961-2833 www.homesbycambridge.ca Cara Custom Homes 115 Tollgate Dr. Ancaster, Ontario L9G 5C9 905-981-4778 www.caracustomhomes.com Carriage Gate Homes Ltd. 421 Brant St., Suite 201 Burlington, Ontario L7R 2G3 905-637-8888 www.carriagegatehomes.com Chiaravalle Developments Inc. 52 Hildegarde Dr. Hamilton, Ontario L8K 5R9 905-561-3632

Empire Communities* 125 Villarboit Cres.,Vaughan, Ontario L4K 4K2 | 905-307-8102 www.empirecommunities.com The Enfield Group Inc. 1 Hamiltonn St. S., Box 1120 Waterdown, Ontario L0R 2H0 905-689-7341 | www.efield.net Fontana Homes Ltd. 32 Liuna Crt., Stoney Creek, Ontario L8E 5Z1, 905-643-0730 Fracarsan Corp.

950 Fennell Ave. E., Suite 105 Hamilton, Ontario L8V 1X2 905-387-2255 | www.galligomes.ca Frisina Group 112 Hughson Street South Hamilton, Ontario L8N 2B2 905-547-0020 | www.frisinagroup.com

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Country Green Homes* 410 Industrial Dr. Milton, Ontario L9T 5A6 905-693-8525 www.countrygreenhomes.com

George Sinclair Construction Inc. P.O. Box 73032 Limeridge PO Hamilton, Ontario L9A 5H7 905-561-9320 | www.georgesinclair.com

Abbotsford Homes Ltd. 209 Colleen Cres.

Ancaster, Ontario L9G 1J2 905-648-2073

Crystal Homes Corp.

161 Rebecca St. Hamilton, Ontario L8R 1B9 905-574-4859 www.crystalhomes.com

Habitat for Humanity - Halton 1800 Appleby Line, Unit 10 Burlington, Ontario L7L 6A1 905-637-4446 | www.habitathalton.ca

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Mattamy Homes 2360 Bristol Circle, Suite 300 Oakville, Ontario L6H 6M5 905-829-7692 www.mattamyhomes.com

New Horizon Development Group 69 John St. S., Suite 304 Hamilton, Ontario L8N 2B9 905-777-0000 www.newhorizonhomes.ca

Rosehaven Homes Ltd. 145 Reynolds St., Suite 300 Oakville, Ontario L6J 3K8 905-849-1166 www.rosehavenhomes.com

Branthaven Homes 720 Oval Court.

Burlington, Ontario L7L 6A9 905-333-8364 www.branthaven.com

Habitat for Humanity - Hamilton 285 Nash Rd. N., Unit 1 Hamilton, Ontario L8H 7P4 905-560-6707 www.habitathamilton.ca

Monarch Construction Ltd.* 2550 Victoria Park Ave., Suite 200 North York, Ontario M2J 1V7 416-491-7440 www.monarchgroup.net

Sonoma Homes 1059 Upper James St., Unit 210 Hamilton, Ontario L9C 3A6 905-538-2617 www.sonomahomes.ca

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Homes by DeSantis Inc.* 461 Green Rd. Stoney Creek, Ontario L8E 5B4 905-664-7288 www.homesbydesantis.com

Mountainview Homes Ltd.* 3350 Merrillville Hwy., Suite 9 Thorold, Ontario L2V 4Y6 905-688-3100 | www.mountainview.com

Spallacci Group* 85 Lancing Dr., Suite Q Hamilton, Ontario L8W 2Z9 905-389-6421 www.spallaccigroup.com

Jay Robinson Custom Homes 10090 Pineview Trail Campbellville, Ontario L0P1B0 905-854-2020 www.jayrobinson.ca Jeffrey Robinson Construction Inc. 239 Malvern Rd. Burlington, Ontario L7N 1B6 905-632-3377 www.jeffreyrobinsonconstruction.com John Bruce Robinson Construction Limited P.O. Box 39 Binbrook, Ontario L0R 1C0 905-692-1741 www.homesbyjohnbrucerobinson.com Landmart Building Corp.

911 Golf Links Rd., Suite 307 Ancaster, Ontario L9K 1H9 905-304-6459 www.landmarthomes.com Losani Homes Ltd.* 430 McNeilly Rd. Stoney Creek, Ontario L8E 5E3 905-561-1700 | www.losanihomes.com Marcasa Homes 661 Hwy. 8, Suite 11044 Stoney Creek, Ontario L8P 5P9 905-515-4748 www.marcasahomes.com

New Horizon Development Group* 69 John St. S., Suite 304 Hamilton, Ontario L8N 2B9 905-777-0000 www.newhorizonhomes.ca Park Manor Homes Inc. 312 Grays Rd., P.O. Box 59089 Stoney Creek, Ontario L8G 5C9 905-662-2524 www.parkmanorhomes.com

Starward Homes Ltd. 2000 Garth St., Suite 201 Hamilton, Ontario L9B 0C1 905-667-8800 | www.starwardhomes.com Sutherland Development Group 4151 Morris Dr., Burlington, Ontario L7L 5L5 | 905-639-2330 Thomas Cochren Homes 95 Hamilton St. N., Suite 6 P.O. Box 1300 Waterdown, Ontario L0R 2H0 | 905-689-3204 www.thomascochrenhomes.com

Restauri Homes 154 Fortissimo Dr., Hamilton, Ontario L9C 0B8 | 905-667-4798

Trinison Management Corporation 8600 Dufferin St. Vaughan, Ontario L4K 5P5 416-798-1127 | www.trinison.com

Robert Shelley Construction Limited 71 Sulphur Springs Rd., Unit 28 Ancaster, Ontario L9G 5C1 905-648-0421

Tuscany Hill Homes 2153 King St. E. Hamilton, Ontario L8K 1W7 905-318-5231 www.tuscanyhillhomes.com

Rosehaven Homes Ltd.* 145 Reynolds St., Suite 300 Oakville, Ontario L6J 3K8 905-849-1166 www.rosehavenhomes.com

United Building Contractors Limites 1850 Jerseyville Rd., W., R.R. 1 Jerseyville, Ontario L0R 1R0 905-648-9349 www.unitedbuilders.ca

Bakker Design & Build Inc. 6591 Sexton Rd., Watford, Ontario N0M 2S0 | 519-808-8642 Barry Wade Design Construction Management 330 Bridge St. Dorchester, Ontario N0L 1G2 519-268-2995 | www.wdem.com Bridlewood Homes 3334 Wonderland Rd. S. London, Ontario N6L 1A6 519-652-1455 www.bridlewoodhomes.ca Bruce McMillan & Company Properties 613 Eagletrace Blvd.

London ON N6G 0E8 519-667-9725 | www.brucemcmillan.ca CachetReid Heritage Homes 109 Meg Dr., Suite 1 London, Ontario N6E 3Z7 519-690-3009 www.cachetreid.com Cameron Properties Inc. 1034 Adelaide St. N. London, Ontario N5Y 2M9 519-438-1091 www.cameronproperties.ca Cannon Homes 785 Wonderland Rd. S. London, Ontario N6K 1M0 519-851-9654 www.cannonhomesltd.ca

Rosemont Homes Inc. 145 Christopher Dr. Hamilton, Ontario L9B 1G6 905-574-7790 www.rosemonthomes.ca

Vallorani Construction Ltd. 219 Jones Rd. Stoney Creek, Ontario L8E 5J4 905-643-3061

Scarlett Homes Ltd. 2171 West Oak Trails Blvd.

Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L3 905-304-3707 | www.scarletthomes.com

Vrancor Development Corp.

366 King Street West Hamilton, Ontario L8P 1B3 905-540-4800 | www.vrancor.com

Schuit Homes Inc. 210 Old Ancaster Rd. Dundas, Ontario L9H 5E3 905-681-9699

Westpark Developments Inc. 75 Lancing Dr., Suite 1A Hamilton, Ontario L8W 2Z9 905-521-5757

Castell Homes 982 Dearness Drive London, Ontario N6E 1N7 519-860-3109 www.castellhomes.com

Meadowlands of Ancaster 26 Legend Court, Suite 10 Ancaster, Ontario L9K 1J3 905-648-8044 www.meadowlands.on.ca

Silvestri Investments 21 King St. W., Suite 920 Hamilton, Ontario L8P 4W7 905-521-1144 | www.silvestri.ca

Winzen Homes Ltd.* 30 Algie Ave. Etobicoke, Ontario M8Z 5J8 416-253-5900 | www.winzen.ca

CMI Homes 561 Eagletrace Drive London, Ontario N6G 0E8 519-471-5000 | www.cmihomes.ca

Molinaro Group Inc. 155 Market St. Hamilton, Ontario L8R 3H5 905-529-8960 www.molinarogroup.com

Silverstone Developments Inc. 225 Lakeside Ave. Burlington, Ontario L7N 1Y4 905-570-3360 www.silverstonehomes.ca

Zeina Homes 3-35 Stonechurch Rd., Suite 365 Hamilton, Ontario L9K 1S5 905-297-8346 www.zeinahomes.ca

Covenant Construction 844 Willow Drive London, Ontario N6E 1P1 519-473-1500 www.covenantconstruction.ca

Marz Homes Holdings Inc. 115 Hwy. 8, Suite 204 Stoney Creek, Ontario L8G 1C1 905-662-3039 | www.marzhomes.com Mattamy Homes* 2360 Bristol Circle, Suite 200 Oakville, Ontario L6H 6M5 905-829-7692 www.mattamyhomes.com

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Multi-Area Developments Inc.* 310 Fruitland Rd., Suite 10 Stoney Creek, Ontario L8E 5M1 905-664-2623 | www.multi-area.com

Auburn Developments 560 Wellington St., 2nd Floor London, Ontario N6A 3R4 519-434-1808 | www.auburnhomes.ca

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Reid’s Heritage Homes* 6783 Wellington Rd., Unit 34 Cambridge, Ontario N3C 2V4 519-658-6656 www.reidsheritagegroup.com

Losani Homes Ltd. 430 McNeilly Rd. Stoney Creek, Ontario L8E 5E3 905-561-1700 www.losanihomes.com

Monarch Corporation 2550 Victoria Park Ave., Suite 200 North York, Ontario M2J 1V7 416-491-7440 www.monarchgroup.net

Tillsonburg Developments Inc. 80 Brock St. E., Unit 201 Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G 4H5

Covington Group P.O. Box 39023 London, Ontario N5Y 5L1 519-453-4242 www.covingtongroup.com

Graystone Development Group Limited P.O. Box 20028 London, Ontario N6K 4G6 519-203-1200 www.graystonegroup.ca

Mapleton Homes 1374 Kains Woods Terrace London, Ontario N6K 4Z7 519-471-2596 www.mapletonhomes.ca

Prosperity Homes Ltd. 2127 Jetstream Rd. London, Ontario N5V 4H7 519-642-4341 www.prosperityhomes.ca

H.T. Homes 329 Elderberry Ave. London, Ontario N5X 1A0 519-660-8594 | www.hthomes.ca

Marquis Developments P.O. Box 129 Ilderton, Ontario N0M 1C0 519-666-3300 www.marquisdevelopments.com

Pym & Cooper Custom Homes (London) Inc. 37 Normandy Gardens London, Ontario N6H 4B1 519-472-2243 www.pymandcooper.com

Habib Homes 1051 Stoneybrook Cres.

Windsor, Ontario N9G 2R2 519-808-2199 | www.habibhomes.com

Medway Homes Inc. P.O. Box 89, Arva, Ontario N0M 1C0 | 519-850-0130 www.pittao.com

Habitat for Humanity London Inc. 45 Pacific Court - Unit 11 London, Ontario N5V 3N4 519-659-1949| www.hthomes.ca

Melchers Construction Limited 9952 Glendon Drive Komoka, Ontario N0L 1R0 519-473-4149 www.melcherconstruction.com

Crown Homes of London P.O. Box 8009 London, Ontario N6G 2V9 519-473-0723 www.crownhomes.on.ca CTX Homes Ltd. P.O. Box 8118 London, Ontario N6G 2B0 519-435-0005 www.ctxhomes.com DeLange Construction Ltd. 160 Harris Rd. Delaware, Ontario N0L 1E0 519-652-0101 www.delangehomes.com DHP Contracting 94 Curtis St. St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1J2 519-633-8820 www.dhpcontracting.com Dick Masse Homes Ltd. P.O. Box 158 Thorndale, Ontario N0M 2P0 519-461-0138 www.dickmassehomes.ca Domus Developments (London) Inc. 692-112 North Centre Road London, Ontario N5X 0G9 519-439-3881 www.domusdev.com Drewlo Holdings Inc. R.R. 3, Komoka, Ontario N0L 1R0 519-472-8200 www.drewloholdings.com Fine Home Design 367 Edgeworth Ave. London, Ontario N5W 2W6 519-659-2004 www.finehomedesign.ca Forever Homes Inc. 1956 Mallard Rd. London, Ontario N6H 5M7 519-686-3075 www.foreverhomes.ca

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Harasym Developments Inc. 1426 Warbler Woods Walk London, Ontario N6K 4Y9 519-680-1605 www.habitat.london.on.ca Harasym Homes Inc. (Aleck) P.O. Box 28030 London, Ontario N6H 5E1 519-472-540 www.harasymhomesinc.com Huron Contractors P.O.Box 13 Exeter, Ontario N0M 1S6 519-235-4726 www.huroncontractors.ca Ironstone Building Company, The 483 Colborne St. London, Ontario N6B 2T4 519-660-6006 | www.ironstonebuilt.com JLC Homes Ltd. 4P.O. Box 37, Lambeth Stn. London, Ontario N6P 1P9 519-319-5170 Johnstone Homes 284 Exeter Rd., London, Ontario N6L 1A3 | 519-652-9581 www.johnstonehomes.ca Kaizen Homes Inc. 609 Williams St. Lower Level London, Ontario N6B 3G1 519-473-6184 | www.kaizenhomes.com

Fusion Homes 728 Victoria Rd., S., Unit 1 Guelph, Ontario N1L 1C6 519-686-6700 www.fusionhomes.com

Karim Homes 3765 Settlement Trail London, Ontario N6P 0A6 519-808-6449 | www.karimhomes.com

Gary Field Homes Inc. 5 York St., Box 361 Newbury, Ontario N0L 1Z0 519-693-8686 www.garyfieldhomes.com

Kenmore Homes (London) Inc. 100 Bessemer Rd., Suite 5 London, Ontario N6E 1R2 519-681-3983 www.kenmorehomes.ca

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Millenium Construction & Design Inc. P.O. Box 25031 London, Ontario N6C 6A8 519-850-7830 www.mcadi.ca Millstone Homes Inc. 233 Horton St. E. London, Ontario N6B 1L1 519-694-4647 www.millstonehomes.ca Oke Woodsmith Building Systems Inc. 70964 Bluewater Systems Inc. Grand Bend, Ontario N0M 1T0 519-238-8893 www.okewoodsmith.com Old Oak Properties 465 Richmond St., Suite 600 London, Ontario N6A 5P4 519-661-0215 www.oldoakproperties.com Palumbo Homes 1055 Sarnia Rd., Suite B3 London, Ontario N6H 5J9 519-439-4142 | www. palumbohomes.on.ca Patzer Homes 4474 Blakie Rd., Suite 131 London, Ontario N6L 1G7 519-652-3988 www.patzerhomes.ca Pine Tree Homes 224 Ensign Cres.

London, Ontario N6J 4V1 519-685-6349 Pittao Homes Inc. (1992) 22628 Richmond St. London, Ontario N5X 4B2 519-666-0721

Rawlings Homes 356-1673 Richmond St. London, Ontario N6G 2N3 519-679-9700 www.rawlingshomes.com Rembrandt Homes* 1560 North Routledge Park London, Ontario N6H 5L6 519-657-1200 www.rembrandthomes.ca Rice Homes 77 Main St. E., P.O. Box 1155 Grand Bend, Ontario N0M 1T0 519-238-6436 www.ricedevelopmentcorp.ca Rockmount Homes Inc. 1093 Brydges St. London, Ontario N5W 2B5 519-455-4946 www.rockmounthomes.com Saratoga Homes Inc. 16 Ashley Lane Ilderton, Ontario N0m 2A0 519-657-2800 | www.saratogahomes.ca Sifton Properties Ltd.* P.O. Box 5099 London, Ontario N6A 4M8 519-434-1000 | www.sifton.com Sommerville Custom Homes 751 Woodcrest Blvd.

London, Ontario N6K 1P8 519-777-3742 www.SomervilleCustomHomes.com Tricar Group, The* 3800 Colonel Talbot Rd. London, Ontario N6K 1H5 519-652-8900 www.tricar.com Tridon Group 598 Upper Queens St. London, Ontario N6C 3T9 519-521-7777 www.tridongroup.com Vandermolen Homes Inc. 100 Birchmount St. London, Ontario N6K 4K5 519-474-7453 www.vandermolenhomes.ca

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a 60 x 225 foot lot, minutes from Lake Ontario in Stoney Creek to a Luxury Bungalow in an exclusive residential enclave in Grimsby or a walk up Bungalow townhome backing onto the Niagara Escarpment in Jordan, not to mention Bungalow townhomes and detached bungalow and two storey designs in Smithville. Whether your family is growing and you are looking for a larger home away from the hustle and bustle of city living while maintaining the amenities you have become accustomed to or you are looking to downsize and spend more time on “you;� each Phelps Community offers the same level of quality and design that has come to be recognized as synonymous with the Award Winning Phelps name.

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Craftsman Style designs with large front porches and stone and brick accents are architecturally controlled to ensure a pleasing streetscape and lasting value to your investment. Inside, detail makes the difference; open concept designs with 9 foot ceilings and larger windows to provide a bright and spacious lifestyle experience.

A conveniently located door from the garage makes those winter grocery trips almost enjoyable while electrical provisions for a garage door opener and holiday lighting on the front porch just make buying a new home that much easier. Relax and enjoy your personal appointment with your Phelps Kitchen Designer to add that special flair to your own space; then know that you are in good hands when you leave your sit down meeting with the Construction Manager where you will review every detail of your home to make sure it will be exactly what you want it to be. Experience the satisfaction of walking through your new home at framing stage and knowing all is well, and it doesn’t end there; there will be several opportunities for you to meet your new neighbours before you move in, whether it is a Tarion New Home Buyers Seminar or a summer Bar B Q – the Phelps Team will be right there with you to guide you, help you and even share a hot dog with you! That’s the Phelps Difference; where these and many other “little” details are what sets a Phelps home apart from all others.

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GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY Phelps Homes continues to be a part of the community and to give back in many different ways, from team sponsorships and hospital donations to donating a Gazebo to a local park.

On Oct. 13, 2011, the ribbon was cut on the final component of the Grimsby 1812 Bicentennial Peace Garden. Phelps Homes was pleased to offer a completely designed and commissioned gazebo to sit in the Garden in commemoration of the War of 1812 and Phelps’ own 35th Anniversary. With a desire to incorporate historical elements in the overall design of the gazebo it was fashioned after the layout of Fort George as it appeared in the early 1800’s. Staff of Phelps worked diligently to construct the Gazebo, which looks out onto Lake Ontario. On the north bastion of the gazebo rests a cannon ball found by Paul Phelps’ grandfather. Legend has it the American cannon ball was abandoned when the Americans retreated 200 years ago.

Today, after more than 35 years, Phelps Homes continues to create Award Winning homes in Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe and the Niagara Region. Phelps Homes’ quality craftsmanship in new home construction is exceeded only by a commitment to provide new home buyers with unique new home designs, beautiful communities and the very best service possible.

As a master builder since 1975 Phelps Homes has a long history of personalized home building and they continue to strive to create beautiful living spaces that their homeowners are proud to call home.

Price, Design and Location, Phelps has it all at huge savings over areas just a bit closer to the City. Imagine saving over $100,000 for a twenty minute drive. A 2500 square foot home in Ancaster on a 45 foot lot is priced at over $500,000.00 while a 2500 square foot home in Smithville on a 60 foot lot by Phelps homes is priced at just over $400,000 – think of how much more living you can do and how much more money you have to do it with.

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Great Gulf Homes 3751 Victoria Park Ave. Toronto, Ontario M1W 3Z4 416-449-1340 www.greatgulfhomes.com

Senator Homes 250 Lesmill Rd. North York, Ontario M3B 2T5 www.senatorhomes.com

Phelps Homes Ltd. 166 Main St. W. Grimsby, Ontario L3M 1S1 905-945-5451 www.phelpshomes.com

Empire Communities 125 Villarboit Cres.

Vaughan, Ontario L4K 4K2 905-307-8102 www.empirecommunities.com

Walzak Construction Ltd. 6 Farmhouse Rd. London, Ontario N5Y 5M4 519-453-7557 www.walzak.ca

Brook-Lite Homes Ltd. 128 Lake St. St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 5Y1 905-682-7001 www.brook-lite.com

Langendoen Homes Inc. P.O. Box 8 Jordan, Ontario L0R 1S0 905-687-0501

Pym & Cooper Custom Homes Inc. 264 Welland Ave., 2nd Floor St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 2P8 905-682-3777 www.pymandcooper.ca

Wasko Developments P.O. Box 28069 London, Ontario N6H 5E1 519-657-1048 www.waskodevelopments.com

DRT Custom Homes & Renovations 7150 Ridgewood Cres..

Niagara Falls, Ontario L2J 3H1 905-658-8283 www. drtcustomhomes.com

Wastell Builders Inc. 28 Chantry Place London, Ontario N6G 5A5 519-850-0020 www.wastell.ca

George Schneider Construction 3399 Notre Dame Crt. Niagara Falls, Ontario L2H 2X3 905-354-4984 www.schneiderhomes.yp.ca

Willsie Construction Inc. P.O. Box 159, Belmont, Ontario N0L 1B0 | 519-644-0524 www.willsieconstruction.com

Great Gulf Homes* 3751 Victoria Park Ave. Toronto, Ontario M1W 3Z4 416-449-1340 www.greatgulfhomes.com

Z Group 1135 Adelaide St. N., 3rd Floor London, Ontario N5Y 5K7 519-673-1730 | www.zgroup.ca

Grey Forest Homes Ltd. 570 Welland Ave. St. Catharines, Ontario L2M 5V6 905-687-9416

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Habitat for Humanity 150 Bunting Rd. St. Catharines, Ontario L2P 3G5 905-685-7395 www.habitatniagara.on.ca

A.J. Vanderzalm - Custom Build 2827 Effingham Rd., R.R. 1 St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 6P7 905-685-1393 www.arnoldvanderzalm.com

Henley Heights Construction 2324 Horton Ave. Jordan Station, Ontario L0R 1S0 905-562-0891

Ballantry Homes Inc.* 20 Cachet Woods Crt., Suite 6 Markham, Ontario L6C 3G1 905-887-7100 www.ballantryhomes.com

Homes By Hendriks 4618 Sandy Cove Dr., Beamsville, Ontario L0R 1B1 | 905-563-7681 www.homesbyhendriks.com

Bayview Wellington Homes* 111 Creditstone Rd. Vaughan, Ontario L4K 1N3 905-695-0661 www.bwhomes.ca

John Boldt Builders Ltd. 1515 Fifth Street, R.R. 3 St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 6P9 905-682-5958 www.johnboldtbuilders.com

Brookfield Homes* 100-7303 Warden Ave. Markham, Ontario L3R 5Y6 905-477-5111 www.brookfieldhomes.ca

Rinaldi Homes P.O. Box 1655, St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 7K1 | 905-688-1283 www.rinaldihomes.com

MaBo Westside Construction Ltd. 137 Chantler Rd., R.R. 5 Welland, Ontario L3B 5N8 905-732-3003 www.mabowestsideconstruction.ca

Rosehaven Homes 145 Reynolds St., Unit 300 Oakville, Ontario L6J 0A7 905-849-1166 www.rosehavenhomes.com

Marken Homes and Construction P.O. Box 154, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6T3 | 905-374-7533

Sheldon Homes 86 Marsdale Dr. St. Catharines, Ontario L2T 3S9 905-641-1283 www.sheldonhomes.com

Molinaro Group 155 Market St. Hamilton, Ontario L8R 3H5 905-637-9100 www.molinarogroup.com Mason Homes Ltd.* 30 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 6 Concord, Ontario L4K 4A5 905-623-1164 | www.masonhomes.ca Mountainview Homes* 3350 Merrittville Hwy., Suite 9 Thorold, Ontario L2V 4Y6 905-688-3100 www.mountainview.com ParkLane Home Builders* 47 Scott St. W. St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 1E1 905-685-0688 www.parklanehomebuilders.com Phelps Homes Ltd.* 166 Main St. W. Grimsby, Ontario L3M 1S1 905-945-5451 www.phelpshomes.com

Silvergate Homes Ltd. 144 Dunkirk Rd. St. Catharines, Ontario L2P 3H6 905-680-6000 www.silvergatehomes.com Starward Homes 2000 Garth St., Suite 201 Hamilton, Ontario L9B 0C1 905-667-8800 www.starwardhomes.com T.R. Symonds Signature Homes 2843 Tracy Ter. Port Colborne, Ontario L3K 5V3 905-834-6641 Vanderzalm Construction 2746 Maple St. Fenwick, Ontario L0S 1C0 905-684-5823 www.vanderzalm.ca Windrush Hill Construction 203 Tuliptree Rd. Thorold, Ontario L2V 0A4 905-328-6604

Kaiser Group P.O. Box 640 Fonthill, Ontario L0S 1E0 905-892-1871

Pinewood Homes (Niagara) Ltd. 2125 Fruitbelt Pkwy.

Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6S4 905-262-2222 www.pinewoodniagarabuilders.ca

Kenmore Homes (1987) Inc. 236 Glenridge Ave. St. Catharines, Ontario L2T 3J8 905-684-2317

Policella Homes 763 South Pelham St. Welland, Ontario L3C 3C9 905-735-0848

Blythwood Group Inc. 12 Firelane, 2B Niagara on the, Ontario L2J 3H1 905-358-6610 www.ridgewaybythelake.com

Kenneth Homes 3 Laurie St., St. Catharines, Ontario L2S 2V9 905-321-3177 www.kennethhomes.ca

Premium Building Group 18 Front St. N., P.O. Box 162 Thorold, Ontario L2V 3Y9 905-988-1085 | www.pbggroup.ca

Aberdeen Homes 20 Crestview Place Kitchener, Ontario N2B 0A2 519-744-1991 www.aberdeenhomes.ca

Brock Builders Inc. 7058 Ridgewood Cres.

Niagara Falls, Ontario L0S 1J0 905-468-0895

Konsept Homes 131 Dieppe Rd., Unit 2.

St. Catharines, Ontario L2M 2P8 905-682-8934 | www.konsept.ca

Pride Homes by Fred Hendriks Inc. 4593 Lincoln Ave. Beamsville, Ontario L0R 1B3 905-563-0999

Activa Holdings Inc. 735 Bridge St. W. Waterloo, Ontario N2V 2H1 519-886-9400

Bice Builders Limited P.O. Box 938 Virgil, Ontario L0S 1T0 905-933-8194

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Losani Homes Ltd.* 430 McNeilly Rd. Stoney Creek, Ontario L8E 5E3 905-561-1700 www.losanihomes.com

Winspear Homes 8508 Regional Rd. 20 Smithville, Ontario L0R 2A0 905-957-6874 www.winspearhomes.com WATERLOO REGION HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION

* See these fine builders in New Home & Condo Guide SWO magazine. Pick up your FREE copy today!

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Finoro Homes Ltd. 66 Arrow Rd., Suite 6 Guelph, Ontario N1K 1T4 519-824-2961 | www.finorohomes.ca

Bromberg Homes, Werner Bromberg Ltd. 44 Saltsman Dr., Unit 5 Cambridge, Ontario N3H 4R7 519-650-1161

Forest Park Group 71 Schneller Dr., Baden, Ontario N3A 2L5 | 519-634-9996 www.forestparkhomes.ca

Capital Homes Inc. 310 Fairway Rd. S., P.O. Box 45016 Kitchener, Ontario N2C 2R6 519-570-2137 www.capitalhomes.on.ca

Frede R Construction Ltd. 90 Frobisher Dr., Suite 5 Waterloo, Ontario N2V 2A1 519-747-0014 www.fredeconstruction.ca

Carson Reid Homes 183 Dufferin St., Guelph, Ontario N1H 4B3 519-748-5600 www.carsonreidhomes.com

Freure Homes Ltd. 501 Krug St., Suite 201 Kitchener, Ontario N2B 1L3 519-578-7771 | www.freure.com

Claysam Home Ltd. R.R. 22, Cambridge Ontario N3C 2V4 519-220-0269 www.claysamhomes.com

Fusion Homes* 728 Victoria Rd. S., Main Floor Guelph, Ontario N1L 1C6 519-763-7635 | www.fusionhomes.com

Cook Homes Ltd. 169 Lexington Crt., Suite B-1 Waterloo, Ontario N2J 4R3 519-746-6244 www.cookhomes.ca

Gateway Village Homes 269 Fearnwood St. Cambridge, Ontario N3C 3W9 519-651-1631

D. Lesic Designs Ltd. 320 Edgewater Cres.

Kitchener, Ontario N2A 4L9 519-496-9229 www.dlesicdesigns.ca

Grandview Homes 24 Executive Place Kitchener, Ontario N2G 3W5 519-748-2800

Decora Homes Inc.* 139 Washburn Dr. Kitchener, Ontario N2A 4M1 519-742-2846 www.decorahomes.com

Hallman Construction & Land Development 20 Crestview Place Cambridge, Ontario N2B 0A2 519-744-6353

Deerfield Homes Ltd.* 139 Washburn Dr., Kitchener, Ontario N2R 1S2 519-742-2846 www.deerfieldhomes.ca

Hawksview Homes Ltd. 7201 Line 86 R.R. 3 Wallenstein, Ontario N0B 2S0 519-669-3100 www.hawksviewhomes.com

Eastforest Homes Ltd.* 139 Washburn Dr. Kitchener, Ontario N2R 1S2 519-742-2846 www.eastforesthomes.com

Hearthstone Homes P.O. Box 401 Innerkip, Ontario N0J 1M0 519-469-9989 Heisler Homes Inc. 256 Terrace Wood Cres.

Kitchener, Ontario N2P 2T3 519-650-9378 | www.heislerhomes.ca

Emerald Homes Ltd. 43 Pintail Dr., Elmira, Ontario N3B 3B8 519-669-4157

Hunt Club Valley Inc. 2000 Garth St., Suite 201 Hamilton, Ontario L9B 0C1 905-667-8800 www.starwardhomes.com

Emery Homes Waterloo Ltd. 620 Wilson Ave., Suite 350 Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Z3 416-636-7200 www.emeryhomes.net

Integra Homes Inc. 550 King St. N., P.O. Box 42021 Waterloo, Ontario N2L 6K5 519-746-6840 www.integrahomesinc.com

Empire Communities* 125 Villarboit Cres.

Vaughan, Ontario L4K 4K2 905-307-8102 www.empirecommunities.com

Jamesway Construction Group 274 Shirley Ave., Suite 201 Kitchener, Ontario N2B 2E1 519-745-6417 www.jameswayconstr.com

Stonecroft Homes Inc. 159 Stonecroft Way New Hamburg, Ontario N3A 4R2 | 519-634-1001 www.stonecrofthomes.com

Jennark Homes 66 Wellington Rd., 7, Unit 1 Elora, Ontario N0B 1S0 519-846-5959

Sumner Properties Ltd. 245 Livingston Blvd., Baden, Ontario N3A 4K7 | 519-465-5423

Kahlen-Carey Homes Inc. P.O Box 33051 Waterloo, Ontario N2T 2M9 519-746-1640 www.kahlen-carey.com Kenmore Homes (K-W) Inc. 79 Rankin St., Suite 2 Waterloo, Ontario N2V 1W2 519-747-2834 Laurel View Homes 4001 Chesswood Dr., North York, Ontario M3J 2R8 416-635-6663 www.laurelviewhomes.com Mattamy Homes Ltd.* 2360 Bristol Circle Oakville, Ontario L6H 6M9 905-829-7674 Milla Homes, George Milla Construction Ltd. 5-420 Erb St. W., Suite 503 Waterloo, Ontario N2L 6K6 519-880-9062 www.millahomes.com Monarch Corporation Ltd.* 2550 Victoria Park Ave., Suite 200 Toronto, Ontario M2J 5A9 519-465-2901 www.monarchgroup.net Murray Leis Construction Inc. 3785 Nafziger Rd. Wellesley, Ontario N0B 2T0 519-656-3083 Ralph Van Dyke Construction Co. Ltd. 70 Nine Pines Rd. Kitchener, Ontario N2E 1L4 519-576-3990 Reid’s Heritage Homes* 6783 Wellington Rd., Unit 34 Cambridge, Ontario N3C 2V4 519-658-6656 www.reidsheritagegroup.com Savic Homes Ltd. 26 Idle Ridge Crt., Kitchener, Ontario N2A 3W3 | 519-893-9358

Sunvest Homes Corp.

901 Victoria St. N., Suite 1, Kitchener, Ontario N2B 3C3 519-579-4110 Terra View Homes* 45 Speedvale Ave. E., Suite 5 Guelph, Ontario N1H 1J2 519-763-8580 www.terra-view.com Thomasfield Homes Ltd. 295 Southgate Dr., P.O. Box 1112 Guelph, Ontario N1H 6N3 519-836-4332 www.thomasfieldhomes.com Tice River Estates Inc. 1919 Albion Rd., Etobicoke, Ontario M9W 6J9 416-674-5717 Verdone Homes 2000 Ltd. 336 Speedvale Ave. W. Guelph, Ontario N1H 7M7 519-824-5311 www.verdonehomes.com Warren Sinclair Construction Ltd. 246 Lawrence Ave. Kitchener, Ontario N2M 1Y4 519-743-8421 www.sinclairconstruction.ca Wm. J. Gies Construction Ltd. 193 Ashcroft Place Waterloo, Ontario N2J 3M7 519-885-3610 BUILDER’S CHOICE SUPPLIERS Reliance Home Comfort 2 Lansing Sq. Scarborough, Ontario M2J 4P8 416-499-7600 www.reliancecomfort.com

Schlegel Urban Development Inc. 325 Max Becker Dr., Suite 201 Kitchener, Ontario N2E 4H5 519-571-1873

* See these fine builders in New Home & Condo Guide SWO magazine. Pick up your FREE copy today!

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BUILDERS HELPING TO HEAL Wall2Wall Media, the publisher of New Home Guide, New Home & Condo Guide and New Condo Guide, is teaming up with builders and their suppliers to help raise money for SickKids Foundation. The following companies have contributed generously to help give Ontario's children the world-class care they deserve. These pages honour these special people, and we thank them for their generous support.

Builders Helping to Heal and Friends of the Industry are Wall2Wall Media initiatives stemming from SickKids Leaders, a program at SickKids which draws on the support of over 230 volunteers across 20 industry sectors. www.sickkidsleaders.com Again, we thank our generous sponsors and appreciate their ongoing commitment. These companies not only build housing, but they support the families in the communities in which they build.

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Why SickKids?

Each year, SickKids sees approximately 360 new cancer patients, representing more than 25 per cent of all new cases of paediatric cancer in Canada.

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In 6 years, Builders Helping to Heal has raised $193,097 in donations. Funds have gone to help renovate our Cancer Clinic into a welcoming and efficient space. In addition, donations helped fund the groundbreaking discovery of a brain tumour ‘stem cell’ that unless stopped or removed will continue to grow back.

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Welcome to your Empire.

Paving the way for new homebuyers to move into a brand new home of their own, while providing the best value and style to move-up buyers is at the heart of Empire Communities. “Our goal is to offer the best new home value and product in the GTA and Southwestern Ontario. This, combined with the all time low interest rates and our flexible payment strategies make it easy for first time buyers to get into the market,” says Carrie Alexander, Marketing Manager, adding, “There is simply no better time to buy a home from Empire Communities.”

Creators of Sustainable Communities Empire is committed to bringing a foundation of C.A.R.E. to every exceptional home and community they build. The four keystones of the Empire’s Mission Statement are: Customers – Attitude – Relationships – Excellence. Together, they stand for C.A.R.E. and it is Empire’s company-wide commitment to these principles that has helped them to achieve a reputation for outstanding attention to detail and customer service. The company has taken the development process from A to Z – from market research to raw land development, to community vision, to architectural design and new home construction. In the past 5 years alone, Empire Communities has been recognized with 45 awards including honours such as winning the 2010 Green Builder of the Year Awards from BILD, Enerquality and the HHHBA - like winning the Triple Crown.

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Your kind of lifestyle

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Empire Communities is renown for building premier family-oriented communities with a blend of housing styles and sizes close to existing amenities, schools and recreation facilities.

All their locations are carefully chosen for their close proximity to highways and transit systems for easy commuting to other areas of the GTA and beyond.

With an impressive variety of designs, Empire has a home to suit the needs of every family, each one finished with the same high level of standard features. In addition, every Empire home is ECO2, which means they are 3rd party-certified plus much more. Empire Communities makes it easy, comfortable and economical for families to enjoy a ‘greener’ lifestyle. Each community features exquisite model homes to tour that showcase the outstanding value, style and stunning upgrades within easy reach for new homebuyers.

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Wyndfield In Brantford - This glorious community features a rural setting surrounded by nature and the magnificent rolling terrain of the Grand River valley lands in Brantford.

Wyndfield is where old-time values combine with contemporary design to create a community where families can live in fashionable luxury surrounded by parks, schools, playgrounds and amenities that make living easy. Located in thriving southwest Brantford, close to all major transportation routes and just 20 minutes from Hamilton, Wyndfield is a charming master-planned community bordered by parkland, state-of-the-art sporting venues, golf courses and lush scenery that dazzles year round. A family can move into a home at Wyndfield and start living their dreams! Along with four beautiful model homes to tour, Wyndfield offers freehold towns from the $180’s and 30’, 36’ & 44’ detached homes from the low $200’s.

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Summerlea in Binbrook - This community offers creative designs for 30’, 36’ and 44’ detached homes priced from the mid $200’s. Just minutes from downtown Hamilton, this quaint, vibrant neighbourhood offers the best of small-town country living with all the amenities of the big city right around the corner including great retail shopping, first-rate health care and all the other services that make life easier. Whether it’s exploring the Lake Niapenco reservoir, or hiking in Binbrook Conservation Area, swimming in its waterways, or golfing its world-class courses, outdoor living is a feature attraction in this part of southwestern Ontario. For more information call 905-692-6000.

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Riverland in Kitchener - Set in the picturesque town of Breslau in the KitchenerWaterloo area, Riverland is a safe, friendly, masterplanned community surrounded by rolling countryside backing onto the Grand River. When you live here, you’ll be part of an existing mature neighbourhood where the public school is right around the corner and small town charm is woven into the fabric of the community. Empire has actually donated our Sales Office to the Township to become part of the Community Centre where local events will bring people together. And kids will grow up a little more slowly in a town where the river sets its own measured pace. The community offers stunning 30’, 36’ and 44’ detached homes, priced from the $300’s. For more information call 519-648-9762.

Wyndance in Uxbridge - For those who are looking in the east, this private, gated community nestled amidst nature and a championship golf course designed by Hall of Fame golfer Greg Norman, features generous lots starting at 85 ft. wide and a minimum of 200 ft. deep. With gracious two, three and four bedroom designs ranging in size from 1,887 to 5,035 sq. ft., and priced from the $900’s to over $1 million, this limited collection of 125 estate homes conveys exclusivity at every turn. And if all of that wasn’t enough, included with every home purchase is a platinum membership to ClubLink’s Wyndance Golf Course. For more information call 905-649-8197.

Hours: Wyndance site hours are Mon to Wed by appointment only; Thurs & Fri 1 to 6 p.m. and Sat & Sun 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wyndfield, Summerlea and Riverland site hours are Mon to Thurs 1 to 7 p.m.

Fri 1 to 6 p.m. Sat & Sun 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To find out more about these and other Empire Communities, visit empirecommunities.com.

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Rosehill in Hamilton – Empire’s “best kept secret in Hamilton” didn’t stay secret for long! This master-planned enclave community is now entirely Sold Out!

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Coming Soon: Victory Ridge in Stoney Creek - Nestled in nature with the beauty of the Bruce Trail and the conservation lands of the Niagara Escarpment at your doorstep, close to the 56’ high Billy Green Falls, is Victory Ridge, the newest master-planned community from Empire Communities. In an ideal Stoney Creek location just minutes off the Red Hill Valley Parkway, with great shopping and schools nearby. Hike at Devils’ Punch Bowl Conservation Area or play at the Heritage Green Sports Park. It’s all right outside your door! Victory Ridge offers townhomes and two-car garage detached homes starting from the mid $200s. Register today @ empirecommunities.com

Website www.empirecommunities.com email info@empirecommunities.com

Brampton – Register now for Empire’s newest master-planned community coming soon to Brampton @ empirecommunities.com!

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