GTA New Home Guide - May 25, 2013 by NextHome

May 25 - Jun 8, 2013 Volume 21 Issue 11

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contents may 25 - Jun 8, 2013

volume 21 issue 11

page 86

The Scoop

Catch up on décor news, inspiration, style and more

cover story

p. 32 national homes does it again with sell-out at Claireville in Brampton

community focus features 24 b rampton Fieldgate Homes

New release and new designs in a new location at Valleylands

42 m arkham & brampton Primont Homes

Inventory sales event at Castlemore and Heirloom

46 port hope & woodstock Geranium Homes

An affordable lifestyle flourishes beyond the GTA

70 m ilton Mattamy Homes

offers lowrise condo model suite at Hawthorne Village

88 m arkham Arista, Fieldgate, Paradise & Starlane Homes New urban towns designed especially for ‘U’

92 r ichmond hill Arista, Fieldgate, Forest Hill & Madison Homes Homebuyers eagerly awaiting final phase at Jefferson Forest

98 t oronto Wycliffe Homes

Groundbreaking news at Luxury Collection, Eight on Bayview

regular and special features in every issue

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editor’s note contributors hot dates ad index

make your move

111 resource section

by Dan Hopkins

115 GTA Hot Sheet

Sort, downsize and organize now for a stress-free spring Legally Speaking

Mortgage Calculator and Rate Table Two pages of new openings, new releases and preview registrations

The importance of offer review by Jayson Schwarz

columnists

Why now is a good time to buy a new home

BILD Report

Housing industry boosts region’s economic growth

by Bryan Tuckey

20 the mortgage minute

Separating fact from fiction for first-time buyers by Peter Kinch

120 fundamentally speaking

taxing issues

Taking a long-term view of your new-home purchase by Henry Choo Chong

by Wayne Karl

homebuyers’ help

68 style file

Pack a picnic by Sara Duck

the scoop

Catch up on décor news, inspiration, style and more by Sara Duck

in the news

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

editor’snote

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Taxing Issues

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Housing industry

boosts region’s economic growth by Bryan Tuckey

There was one line in a recently-released 30-page TD

Economics report that has stuck with me. The report is called, Staying on Track: Sustaining Toronto’s Momentum after the Global Economic Recession. It was prepared for CivicAction, an organization that brings leaders together to tackle some of the region’s toughest issues, and the report assesses the region’s economic performance and looks at challenges hindering its growth and prosperity. There’s a section in the report titled, housing boom a massive contributor to growth, and it speaks to the economic impact of the housing market’s strength in the GTA. The economists took stock of direct and indirect jobs, housing sales and construction and wrote: “when all of these broad impacts are considered, we estimate that the housing boom accounted for as much as one quarter of overall economic growth and job creation in the city-region over the past decade. This contribution has been especially pronounced over the past five years.” One quarter. Now that’s massive. The report also notes that the commercial real estate market has been an increasing source of growth and that the rising trend in mixed14 New home guide GTA | may 25 - jun 8, 2013

use properties, which can include residential, commercial and retail space, has contributed to it. In the GTA, we know that in 2012, more than 202,000 jobs were created in new home construction, renovation and related fields. Those jobs generated more than $10.8 billion in wages that show up as purchases across the local economy. This number doesn’t take all of the spinoff jobs into account, which are difficult to calculate. The analysis is complicated by the fact that the type of construction project – from a home renovation to a townhome complex to a 400-unit condominium community – will produce a different economic ripple effect. The jobs range from the builders and developers to the planners, designers, tradespeople, manufacturers, suppliers and the marketing and sales teams. You probably have neighbours, friends or family in the industry because there are many fields of work to bring a home from plan to reality. With a home renovation, economic impact is greatest within about a 100-km radius since most businesses operate locally and buy equipment and product locally as well. In the low-rise sector of our industry, typically 200 people will work on a single home and in the high-rise sector, each crane represents 300 to 500 jobs for about four years. We’re proud of the “massive” contribution our industry has made to the region and the province’s economic growth. The truth is that it has occurred because we are meeting the demand of building new homes and employment spaces for the up to 100,000 people and 50,000 jobs that come here every year and we are determined to build a greater GTA.

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

If you’re a first-time home-

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

I had an interesting conversation with a colleague the other day regarding property values in Vancouver. He relayed me a story of a friend who had bought a house on the west side of Vancouver in the mid 1990s and it is now worth more than four times the amount he paid. In terms of equity, it was the equivalent of winning the lottery. We pondered the question, what will people be saying 20 to 25 years from now? Is it quite possible that a young 25-yearold couple today might look back in the year 2033 and say “If only we had bought that house back in 2013? Why didn’t we? Oh yeah, there were new mortgage rules and a lot of global uncertainty…” Here are a few things that I’ve learned about real estate 1. Real estate has peaks and valleys, but there has never been a future peak that is lower than the past one. Just give it time. 2. Time is your ally. Time can turn any bad real estate decision into a good one. 3. Equity is your safety net. It can supplement a pension and give you financial options in later years. 4. Your mortgage is a forced savings program. C O N T I N U E D on p a g e 2 0 . . .

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

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

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

Mortgage rules Yes, there are new mortgage rules that have been implemented over the past Your mortgage is paid few years, but in some respects, this could be to your advantage. Many off, and your house is So if you’re a first-time homebuyer in first-time homebuyers are unaware here’s my advice to you: create worth more than the 2013, that you can still buy a home with as a budget that you can afford and be day you bought it – little as five per cent down. The main comfortable with. Buy a home that regardless of what rule change that impacts your ability does not put a strain on your budget. to afford a home is that you can no happened during the Focus on taking baby steps and don’t longer access a 30-year amortization. get overwhelmed by the big picture. years in between. Your payments will now be deterMake the monthly payments into that mined based on you paying off that forced savings program called a mortmortgage over a maximum 25-year period. Although this gage, and then let time be your friend and real estate will does make your payments a little higher in the beginning, do what it has done for many generations before – eventuit increases the amount of equity you build with each ally go up as your mortgage goes down – and that is what payment (remember your forced savings plan). we call “creating equity.” In addition, the rule changes imposed by the governAnd then maybe, just maybe, as you’re about to celment have had the exact effect they were hoping to ac- ebrate your first half century on this planet, you‘ll look complish, which was to slow what was becoming an over- back and say, “I’m glad I got started in 2013.” 20 New home guide GTA | may 25 - jun 8, 2013

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towns starting from $385,990, linked singles from $399,990 and singles starting from $525,990, and with 70-ft. designs up to 4,331 sq. ft., there’s a home for everyone at Valleylands. One of the finest offerings from Valleyland’s new location is the 45-ft., 3,310-sq.-ft., double-car garage, fourbedroom York Elevation B. The York offers a spectacular front elevation of brick and stone, featuring large windows and a covered porch. Inside the stylish foyer opens on to a large open-concept living and dining room with coffered ceiling. Just down the hall is the stunning gourmet kitchen, complete with breakfast bar, servery, walk-in pantry and sliding patio doors. Adjoining the kitchen is a generously sized family room with gas fireplace. On the opposite side of the family room is a charming library with optional French doors opening to the backyard. The second floor features a master suite complete with a spacious walk-in closet and spa-like ensuite featuring his and hers sinks, oval tub and separate shower. Home purchasers also have the option of including a private master retreat with optional gas fireplace in the master suite, or having the convenience of a den that opens to the main hallway. At the top of the stairs home purchasers will be pleased to find an upstairs laundry room. Bedrooms two and three share access to an ensuite and bedroom four has access to its own private ensuite. Priced from $654,990, this luxurious model is a triumph of elegance and sophistication. For most families, school is a top priority, so it’s nice to know that Valleylands is ideally situated to take advantage of many of Brampton’s wonderful educational facilities. A 26 New home guide GTA | may 25 - jun 8, 2013

new elementary school is proposed for construction right in the Valleylands community, and Queen Street elementary school and Sir William Gage middle school are just a short walk north of the community. There are also a number of public and Catholic primary and secondary schools within a short distance. And with post-secondary tuition costs on the rise, it’s nice to know that Valleylands is ideally situated to make the live-at-home college lifestyle a breeze. Well-regarded institutions such as Sheridan College and Algoma University both have campuses that are just a short drive or bus ride away. In addition to excellent proximity to schools, Valleylands is also in a great location to take advantage of a whole host of other lifestyle amenities. The Heartland Town Centre is only five minutes away, offering major retailers such as Best Buy, Home Depot and Costco. Nearby Erin Mills Town Centre, Trinity Common Mall and Bramalea City Centre also offer wonderful selections of shops and restaurants. For those in search of live entertainment, there’s the Rose Theatre, offering a year-round calendar of musical and theatrical performances. Golfing enthusiasts will be impressed with the great selection of golf courses within a short driving distance, and the commute to Toronto is a breeze with Hwys. 401 and 407 just minutes away. With more than 55 years of experience, Fieldgate Homes is one of the GTA’s finest home builders, known for their exceptional floor plan designs. For more information on Valleylands, please call 905.457.0445 or visit fieldgatehomes.com

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Henry Choo Chong, CGA provides accounting and tax services to individuals and businesses in the GTA. He can be reached at 416.485.5220. Any questions to Taxing Issues should be e-mailed to choochonghcga@yahoo.ca

Taking a long-term view Investment potential of your home outweighs market questions by Henry Choo Chong

amortization period for government-insured mortgages was recently reduced to 25 years from 30. In addition, Canadians can now withdraw in refinancing only 80 per cent of their home’s value, down from 85 per cent, while down payment requirements remain at five per cent for primary homes and 20 per cent for investment properties. Some experts feel these changes may leave some first-time buyers sitting on the sidelines. However, these issues should not be the primary factors to influence your decision to buy. Some considerations to reconcile before making the plunge include:

» How much of a house can you afford to purchase? Get pre-approved by your bank before shopping My wife and I, would like to get into the real estate market before » How much of a house do you want to it becomes unaffordable. We have saved $10,000 for a down afford? The answer is not necessarily to payment. We have above-average salaries but have been working only purchase the maximum house you qualify for the past three years. Is this the right time for us to buy? to buy, but what you want to afford Joanne and Jake, Ajax » What will your payments be, if interest rates rise (and they definitely will) one, As we progress further from the financial crisis of a few years ago, two or three per cent? Ensure you can economic slowdown, stock market and even real estate declines, easily afford the increase things are looking brighter for many Canadians. Canada survived the » First-time buyers of new homes priced recession; though there are still some challenges, spending is up, stock at less than $425,000 will be minimally markets have arguably rebounded and the real estate market has shown affected by the HST. Generally, there longer-term price and sales increases. are no real estate commissions for the Many economists predicted real estate price declines, and few expurchaser of a home. Legal fees are not pected price increases and such a quick recovery. Homebuyers who were usually high for a purchase and are counting on further price declines may have been kicking themselves. minute in the grand scheme of purchasHow long will this continue, you ask? It’s anyone’s guess. ing a home Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has, on occasion, given notice he is concerned about a potential overheating of the real estate market. Bor- At the end of the day, a home is a long-term rowers must meet the requirements for a five-year, fixed-rate mortgage, investment, so look beyond the next even if they plan to choose a shorter term and lower rate. The maximum year or two.

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it again with national does claireville in homes brampton sellout! location Brampton, Bradford, Newmarket housing type Brampton, detached homes up to 2,200 sq. ft.; Newmarket, executive homes on 35-, 40- and 50-ft. lots; Bradford, detached homes on 36- and 40-ft. lots contact 416.746.1234 nationalhomes.com

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n the heels of two of 2012’s most successful communities, National Homes does it again by selling out its latest community launch in less than 20 hours of sales over two weekends! National’s Claireville in Brampton Insider’s Preview followed sell out successes in both Mississauga and Markham, and the buzz about this newest community started the moment it was announced. Thousands of people registered to get on the Preview List over the few months leading up to the beginning of sales and it was clear from the start that this sought-after neighbourhood where Vaughan meets Brampton was going to be another smash success. “We designed this community with a very definite group of purchasers in mind, and it seems we gave people just what they wanted,” says National Marketing Director Deena Pantalone. “The needs of our customers are the driving force behind every home we build,” continues Pantalone. “It’s all part of National’s ‘you are the blueprint’ positioning. We believe that when a builder designs homes from the inside out, rather than the outside in, they look a lot less like bricks and mortar and a lot more like the people who live in them. And at Claireville, the homes we offered included the important features that our customers told us they were looking for.” In the months leading up to the preview, National gathered intelligence from

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This fall, National will bring new communities to Bradford and Newmarket. Be sure to get on the Insider’s Preview list soon as these projects are sure to be sell-out successes. In Newmarket, National will offer beautiful executive homes on 35-, 40- and 50-ft. traditional lots in the prestigious established neighbourhood of Stonehaven. And in Bradford, National will offer detached homes on 36- and 40-ft. lots in a sought-after neighborhood centred around a forest. These elegant designs will feature gracious elevations of stone and stucco and classic brick as well as special features like dressing rooms, benches in mud rooms, vaulted ceilings, serveries and designs to more than 3,000 sq. ft. with up to five bedrooms. Register your name today to secure your spot on National’s Insider’s Preview List. For more information, you are welcome to visit nationalhomes.com or call 416.746.1234 the thousands of interested people, studied and analyzed their needs and developed homes perfectly suited for these buyers. National calls it their “Youprint” program and it clearly works, judging by their recent series of successes. Buyers chose from nine different home designs up to 2,200 sq. ft., including three-, four- and five-bedroom options with spacious kitchens for entertaining, nine-ft. ceilings on the main floor, and many other well-planned features. Best of all, prices were affordable starting around $380,000, perfect for first-time buyers. Located at Gore Road and Hwy. 7, National’s Claireville is close to nature with many local parks and a golf course nearby. One of the largest and most beautiful Conservation Areas in the GTA is within walking distance. Claireville Conservation Area is an 848 hectare (2,100 acre) forested retreat featuring ravines, creeks, flat plains and rolling parkland bordering the West Humber River. Another reason why buyers flocked to this community, is the wealth of amenities right around the corner. Places such as grocery and convenience stores, banks, places of worship, medical centres, restaurants, Home Depot, Walmart and Future Shop. Plus, highway connections are close at hand, including Hwys. 427, 400 and 407. The result was a remarkable 20-hour sell out of every home in Claireville, proving that the market is clearly strong for the right home designs in the right neighbourhood when a builder like National launches a community! may 25 - jun 8, 2013 | New home guide GTA 33

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Sort, downsize & organize now for a stress-free spring and a happier summer

by dan hopkins

Spring is the season of new beginnings. But it can

Sort out items no longer used or worn. If it hasn’t been worn in more than a year, then it probably won’t be again. Think Green.

be hard to appreciate if you’re stuck indoors trying to sift through the Survey local recycling options to find the accumulation of winter clutter. most convenient solution for recyclables. Fortunately there are some easy techniques to help you get a jump- Organize recyclables by category: plastic, start on spring cleaning. The following steps will help get your home glass, aluminum, paper and cardboard. organized and allow you to enjoy the new season, clutter-free. We recommend the following tips to get organized this spring: Start by sorting and organizing closets

If there is limited closet space, consider storing winter clothing in the attic, basement or garage. Wardrobe boxes offer excellent space for hanging coats, sweaters and snow pants.

Care for hazardous materials.

Be conscientious about the materials being disposed. Toxic items such as paint, batteries, house cleaning products, automobile oils, pesticides, and fertilizers are dangerous to transport and should not be thrown away with nontoxic garbage. These items should be taken to specialized depots.

Sort out items no longer used or worn.

If it hasn’t been worn in more than a year, then it probably won’t be again. Set aside a couple of empty boxes for donations or items to sell. Use sturdy boxes with dividers for packing breakables. Make sure cardboard boxes are structurally sound. Dish-pack boxes with adjustable inserts that form individual cells are a great option for fragile items. 40 New home guide GTA | may 25 - jun 8, 2013

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Brampton & Markham Visit Primont’s Castlemore and Heirloom communities before May 31 to take advantage of incredible inventory savings! location Markham and Brampton housing type Markham, freehold towns and semis; Brampton, towns, semis and 40-, 50- and 65-ft. singles Sales centre Markham, Fimco Crescent off of Donald Cousens Parkway, just south of Major Mackenzie Drive; Brampton, County Road 50, just north of Hwy. 7 contact Markham, 905.201.2804 Brampton, 905.856.5777 primonthomes.com

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onstruction is well underway at Primont’s popular Castlemore and Heirloom communities, so there’s never been a better time to find the perfect family home with Primont. Like all Primont communities, Castlemore and Heirloom offer breathtaking collections of exquisite family homes at some of the finest locations in the GTA. And with both communities offering 2013 closings, you won’t have to wait long to move-in to your stunning new Primont home. Plus, for a limited time you can get up to $10,000 cash back when you purchase an inventory home in either of these fine communities. Heirloom is an inviting family community of stylish freehold towns and semis at an exceptional Markham location, just minutes from Hwys. 404 and 407. Homes feature beautiful brick and stucco exteriors and a fine selection of interior features and finishes. And with schools, shopping, restaurants, a community centre, neighbourhood parks and GO Transit nearby, you’re not just moving-in to a home – you’re movingin to a vibrant, established community setting. A new release of executive townhomes – priced from just $389,900 – is currently available at Heirloom. And don’t miss out on the Heirloom Inventory Sales Event— receive $5,000 cash back on inventory singles and $10,000 cash back

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on inventory semis. Plus both inventory towns and semis get a one-year free Rogers Hi-Speed Internet and cable package and a free stainless steel appliance package. Act now, this offer ends on June 30, 2013. The Heirloom sales team is also proud to announce that they’re now operating out of an all-new designer decorated model home on Fimco Crescent, located off of Donald Cousens Parkway, just south of Major Mackenzie Drive. Call 905.201.2804 to learn more! On the other side of the GTA, Primont has been receiving a lot of attention for its stunning family community in Brampton’s iconic Castlemore Village. At Castlemore, potential homebuyers are sure to be impressed by the fine selection of stunning towns, semis and 50-ft. singles. This incredible northeast Brampton community offers inspiring vistas overlooking the West Humber ravine and the Claireville Conservation Area. This natural setting is ideal for nature lovers, who can step out their front doors and enter into a world of hiking, cycling and more. Residents of Castlemore can also delight in the incredible combination of natural beauty and urban convenience, with Bramalea City Centre and a fine array of shops, schools, plazas and parks all just minutes away. With homes starting from just $409,900, and inventory closings available, it’s never been a better time to make the move to this highly prestigious community. Visit Castlemore’s sales centre, located on County Road 50, just north of Hwy. 7, or call 905.856.5777 to learn more. In addition to communities that are currently under construction, Primont also has several other communities that offer beautiful homes and exceptional value at great GTA locations. Brampton’s Centretown community

features an impressive array of breathtaking townhomes and picture perfect two-car garage singles in a positively stunning master-planned community atmosphere. Located in the northwest part of Brampton, Mount Pleasant is a charming storybook community of unparalleled beauty. Bordering picturesque farmland, yet offering all the major conveniences of Brampton – such as shopping, schools, restaurants and more – Mount Pleasant is a neighbourhood that truly offers the best of all worlds. And with easy access to Brampton Transit, GO Transit and Hwy. 410, it’s easy to get anywhere you want to go when you live at Centretown in Mount Pleasant. Centretown’s townhomes and singles are priced from just $355,900. For a limited time, get $15,000 off the purchase price for detached singles and $10,000 off the purchase price for townhomes. Plus, both detached homes and townhomes will get free bonus upgrades including granite kitchen countertops, main floor hardwood flooring, nine-ft. main floor ceilings, extended upper cabinets and more! This offer ends June 30. Homebuyers are also falling in love with an exciting new release of only 38 stunning townhomes at Markham’s Harmony community. Located right across from South Unionville Square, Harmony is an exclusive family community of stylish executive townhomes. The breathtaking homes in this established neighbourhood offer homebuyers the rare opportunity to live in one of South Unionville’s most desirable areas. These luxury executive townhomes are priced starting from $539,800. For more information on any of these wonderful Primont communities, just visit primonthomes.com may 25 - jun 8, 2013 | New home guide GTA 43

Lot Release THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY to purchase at Vaughan Valley Estates and join the over 700 families who have already made this inspiring community their home.

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flourishes beyond the GTA location Port Hope and Woodstock housing type Port Hope, bungalows on 42- and 48-ft. lots; Woodstock, semi-linked and fully detached bungalows and bungalow-lofts. Sales centre Port Hope, Marsh Road, Hwy. 401 Exit 461, open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday to Thursday; Woodstock, Fairway Road at Vansittart Avenue (Hwy. 59) in Woodstock, open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday to Wednesday, closed Thursday and Friday contact Port Hope, 1.877.540.0555; Woodstock, 519.290.3466 or 855.457.2559 geraniumhomes.com 46 New home guide GTA | may 25 - jun 8, 2013

ew-home buyers who are looking for excellent design, great value and high-level interior finishes in a superb location are finding it worth their while to travel beyond the Greater Toronto Area. Award-winning builder Geranium Homes is seeing many Torontobased visitors at its communities of The Verandas in Port Hope and The Village at Sally Creek in Woodstock. These locations are particularly popular among empty nesters and professional couples who find they can right-size their lifestyle with Geranium’s well designed floorplans. The Verandas is also attracting young families who appreciate the variety of plans and the affordability of these fully detached Energy Star qualified homes. Geranium has opened three fully furnished and elegantly decorated model homes in both communities. “Visitors to our models are finding they are able to imagine themselves living in these homes quite comfortably,” says Sue Webb Smith, Geranium’s marketing director. The Verandas, which is situated just minutes from Port Hope’s historic downtown, will have a landscaped park, walking paths and gazebo overlooking a pond. Within an enclave setting, the 117 homes have attractive exteriors featuring covered front porches, double-car garages and heritage influenced maintenance-free materials designed for beautiful streetscapes. Set on 42- and 48-ft. lots, 10 different

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Golf is just one of the many lifestyle attractions drawing new home buyers to The Village at Sally Creek premier four-season adult-lifestyle community bungalow floorplans of two- and threebedrooms have been designed with optional plans for more variety and choice; including finished basement areas. A second phase of lots will be released for sale soon. Sizes range from 1,118 to 2,397 sq. ft. (with optional finished lower level included). Prices range from $265,900 up to $358,900. In Woodstock, The Sally Creek nine-hole executive golf course is now open and welcoming golfers who are eager to try out their skills after the winter hiatus. “Golf is just one of the many lifestyle attractions drawing new home buyers to The Village at Sally Creek premier four-season adult-lifestyle community,” says Webb Smith. “The course is just a few minutes from our homes and the Bistro, which is open every day, is a great place to meet for a meal afterwards.” Geranium includes a free one-year golf club membership for two in the purchase price. The Village at Sally Creek Model Homes combine thoughtful design, construction quality and interior finishes, designed by acclaimed Bryon Patton & Associates Interior Design. The furnished models demonstrate Geranium’s semilinked and fully detached bungalows and bungalow-lofts in this established neighbourhood. Semi-links start from only $289,900 and 50-ft. detached homes from $339,900. Woodstock is home to 350 hectares of parkland and open spaces, live theatre, a hospital, local

Appealing open concept designs from Geranium

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transit system, recreation facilities, social clubs, dining, shopping and a farmer’s market. In addition to excellent construction standards, Geranium’s homes are Energy Star for New Homes qualified, featuring third-party verification and up to 20 per cent energy savings (over homes built to Ontario Building Code minimum standards) from the day you move in. Geranium Homes has been creating family neighbourhoods across Ontario for 35 years. In 2012, Geranium Homes won top industry awards: receiving The Building Industry and Land Development (BILD) Association’s Home Builder of the Year and the 2011 Canadian Home Builders’ Association Grand SAM Award. The Verandas sales centre is located on Marsh Road, just west of Toronto Street. Hwy. 401 Exit 461 Welcome/Port Hope. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday to Thursday. Closed Friday. Call 1.877.540.0555 or visit geraniumhomes.com The Geranium Homes sales centre is on Fairway Road at Vansittart Avenue (Hwy. 59) in Woodstock. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday to Wednesday. Closed Thursday and Friday. Call Geranium at 519.290.3466 or 855.457.2559 or visit geraniumhomes.com may 25 - jun 8, 2013 | New home guide GTA 47

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legallyspeaking

Jayson Schwarz LL.M. is a Toronto real estate lawyer and senior partner in the law firm Schwarz Law LLP. If you have a topic in mind, email info@schwarzlaw.ca and give us your questions, concerns, critiques and quandaries.

THE IMPORTANCE OF

offer review by Jayson Schwarz One of the most serious issues facing a

homebuyer and it doesn’t matter whether you buy a house, apartment, townhouse, new or resale, is the Agreement of Purchase and Sale or Offer. Over the last few months I’ve had a number of people bring me their Offer long past the time when they can have a lawyer comment on it, and they were stuck with the terms and extra expense. Let’s review a couple of things. Condominiums The Condominium Act provides that you

have 10 days from the date you receive the disclosure statement and the date you receive an Agreement of Purchase, executed by the builder, to rescind the deal. This gives you an opportunity to see your lawyer, get suggestions, changes and explanations, and then within the 10 days, return to the sales office and negotiate for those important items that are usually left open. New freehold homes, resale homes and resale condos

No time is allowed after you sign, unless you have ensured that there is a schedule or clause making the transaction conditional for a given period of time on your lawyers review and approval, or other conditions. Here are a number of items, primarily for new homes, to look out for so you have an idea, but recognize this is not a comprehensive list, just a sampling: 01. Hydro and water installation and subdivision charges – get written maximums put in; 02. D evelopment charges and levies – get deleted or written maximums; 03. T he vendors lawyers’ Law Society Levy – get it deleted – you pay yours, they can pay theirs; 52 New home guide GTA | may 25 - jun 8, 2013

04. Driveways – they say it is paved, does that mean base and finish coat or only a base coat?; 05. Damage deposits – get a maximum and make sure there is a process for obtaining a refund; 06. Mortgage clauses – are you stuck with the builder’s mortgage and terms? – is there a clause requiring you to accept the builder’s lawyers undertaking to discharge the mortgage without a discharge statement or direction to pay funds to the lender? – is the builder trying to make you pay to obtain partial discharges of a blanket mortgage; 07. Condos – do you own your parking and storage locker or is it only exclusive use?; 08. Ensure you get a chance to review the status certificate and any reserve fund issues; 09. Survey – who pays? When do you get it? 10. Extensions – how long? Have you selected your option under Tarion for new homes? 11. Title – is there a clause that says you have to accept the builder’s undertaking to give you a deed if one is not available on closing; 12. W hat about home inspection and inspections prior to closing?; 13. Ensure you are getting the appliances and fixtures you think you are. There are many more issues that arise in an Agreement of Purchase and Sale or Offer. This document is the most important in the whole process because it sets the rules for you and the vendor. This becomes critically important when you realize that you need independent legal advice that will properly help you deal with this document. Only a lawyer can do this. Perhaps the most difficult part of writing these articles relates not to the actual writing, but thinking of a topic to address. Visit schwarzlaw.ca or email your questions, concerns, critiques and quandaries to schwarz@schwarzlaw.ca. I will try to deal with them in print or electronic form.

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inthenews

Location, Location, Location

BMO report shows safety, quiet street and good neighbours are top priorities for homebuyers

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

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

“ Getting pre-approved financing, choosing a fixed rate and stresstesting mortgage payments in advance of buying a home can provide peace of mind and help home buyers become mortgage-free sooner,” adds Parsons.

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The Relationship Show is a new consumer show featuring products, services, workshops, public speakers and more. Participating vendors at the show feature a wide range of interests such as: entertainment, travel, sex, cooking, health, fashion, and outdoor adventures. Guests can also enter many on-site contests to get a chance to win great prizes. therelationshipshow.ca

may 25-26

Carassauga Festival of Cultures Various locations around mississauga

Now entering its 27th year, the Carassauga Festival of Cultures is a three-day celebration of diversity and community at venues around Mississauga. Ontario’s largest multicultural festival spans 28 pavilions representing 72 world cultures via ethnic cuisine, music and dance performances, traditional handicrafts and more. carassauga.com

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may 28-29

West Side Story with Orchestra

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One of the most acclaimed and beloved musical movies of all time, West Side Story won 10 Academy Awards including Best Picture of 1961. Under the baton of conductor Steven Reineke, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra screens a high-definition print of this classic film as it plays Leonard Bernstein’s timeless score. tso.ca

may 29 - june 2

Toronto Festival of Clowns various locations in toronto

The Toronto Festival of Clowns showcases the best in Toronto’s clowns as they perform in various productions in the city. The festival aims to bring together clowns and physical theatre artists of all disciplines and to provide a common space to perform. The festival explores and encourages the clown art form through hosting new and established work. torontofestivalofclowns.com

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Ravines of Castlemore

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Strawberry Fields

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Timberbank Manors

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Conservatory Group

Milton Heritage Homes

905-875-1953

•

from $275,000 9g

Arista Homes

Milton Trails

905-864-3306

Branthaven Homes

Origins

branthaven.com

•

from $300,000 10M

11 Tobyn Park Homes

Village of Walkers Green

905-319-8455

•

from $270,000 11l

12 Tobyn Park Homes

Park City

parkliving.ca

13 Heathwood Homes

The Village at Traditions

905-876-3140

•

13 Lakeview Homes

Morrison Village

1-800-565-5150

•

13 Heathwood Homes

Traditions Heathwood

905-876-3140

•

15 Rosehaven Homes

Waterdown Meadows

waterdownmeadows.com •

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• $180,000 11l

•

from $421,000 8h

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•

from $880,000 8h

• 8m

18 Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities Inc. Antrim Glen

1-800-856-4318

•

from $250,000 1O

20 Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities Inc. Cherry Hill at Vineland

1-800-479-9777

•

from $250,000 12R

22 Country Green Homes

Park Place Village

905-690-7600

•

26 Eden Oak

Weaver’s Mill

weaversmill.com/nh

•

from $290,000 6B

27 North Star Homes

Valleygreen

northstarhomesinc.com •

from $310,000 9H

28 Intracorp

Foothills

905-864-8997

•

from $490,000 8H

34 Phelps Homes

Lakeside Estates

phelpshomes.com •

from $696,000 5Q

35 Phelps Homes

Jordan Village

phelpshomes.com

•

from $345,000 9R

36 Phelps Homes

Brookside

phelpshomes.com

•

from $236,000 7R

37 Phelps Homes

Streamside

phelpshomes.com •

from $316,000 6R

38 Phelps Homes

Magnolia

phelpshomes.com •

from $400,000 7R

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905-825-3619

Mattamy Homes

The Preserve

Dawn Victoria Homes

•

from $320,000

mattamyhomes.com •

•

from $360,000

North Morrison House

905-822-5000

Fernbrook Homes

Bronte Creek

905-847-6377

•

from $550,000

Legend Creek Homes

Bronte Creek

905-827-6441

•

from $410,000

Monarch Corporation

Bronte Creek

416-495-3563

•

from $670,000

National Homes

Glen Abbey at Westmount

416-746-1234

•

$0,000

Century Grove Homes

Upper Glen Abbey Estates

905-465-1379

•

from $470,000

Tribute Communities

The Courtyard Condominium Residences 905-257-6200

• from $260,000

Rosehaven Homes

Woodland Trails

Page No.

liveinoakville.ca

• from $540,000

• •

from $420,000

6-7 3G

Oakville, Cambridge

Millstone On The Park

Price Range

west region:

Menkes

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R location Milton housing type Lowrise Condo Suites Sales centre 10180 Derry Rd., open Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m., Friday 1 to 6 p.m., weekends and holidays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. contact 905.875.2692 mattamyhomes.com

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ecently Mattamy generated a lot of interest and curiosity in a new line of homes called Lowrise Condo Suites. These condo suites offer a very affordable way for first-time buyers to enjoy the benefits of life in some of Mattamy’s most popular neighbourhoods. They also add to Mattamy’s commitment to provide a diversity of new home styles and designs that meet current needs. Because Lowrise Condo Suites are so unique, Mattamy has opened a model suite in the Hawthorne Village Sales Centre. This will give potential owners an opportunity to see the unique design, thoughtful use of space, high degree of fine finishes and architectural detail. Lowrise Condo Suites allow you to walk right out onto the streets of the community instead of being boxed into a high-rise tower. The floorplan in each Lowrise Condo Suite is well organized and thoughtfully planned for furniture placement. Each suite comes with lots of window space so more natural light brightens the space. There is private parking and a locker for each suite. Each Lowrise Condo complex features a convenience elevator. Lowrise Condo Suites are perfect for first-time buyers, small families and anyone looking to live affordably in an award-winning neighbourhood with incredible natural features. Lowrise Condo Suites are offered in Hawthorne Village on the Park, one of the great neighbourhoods that make up Milton’s most popular community. Hawthorne Village is now home to more than 10,000 families. It has become a pure example of how master planning can be the

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foundation for exciting, vibrant living and help create a sense of true “community.” Hawthorne Village has won numerous awards for community planning, home design and customer satisfaction. It has become a “must see” destination for many, many new-home buyers. The neighbourhood is well known for its massive central park that serves as a wonderful place to play with the kids, walk the dog, meet friends, have a picnic and enjoy the wonderful scenic backdrop of the escarpment. Interesting streetscapes, walking/biking trails and playgrounds are all part of what makes Hawthorne Village on the Park so livable. Milton is one of those classic Ontario small towns with a wonderful main street and vibrant arts, culture and recreational facilities. There’s even a Saturday Farmer’s market where you can casually window shop along Main Street and get fresh produce, grown locally. You’ll find that the escarpment area is a place where walking will become your primary means of transportation. No matter what the season, a stroll in and around the escarpment will provide stimulation and inspiration with its natural beauty. The escarpment is a protected UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.

Hawthorne Village

There’s also a very special incentive to have a good, hard look at Lowrise Condo Suites right now because they are removing the occupancy fee, and you’ll pay no condo fee for one year. You’ll also have your new condo suite upgraded with laminate flooring and granite kitchen countertops. This special package of incentives is available in both Hawthorne Village on the Park and Mount Pleasant Village in Brampton. As we turn toward the glorious summer days that light up the escarpment, why not take a drive out to Milton and visit the sales centre, and enjoy a tour of Mattamy’s new Lowrise Condo Suite Model. You can see how well space is used and the high degree of fit and finish that make condo suites a perfect new, modern and stylish way to live. It might prove to be the perfectly affordable home you’ve been looking for in a wellestablished community. The Hawthorne Village on the Park sales centre and lowrise condo suite model is located at 10180 Derry Rd., Milton, 905.875.2692. Presentation centre hours: Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m., Friday 1 to 6 p.m., weekends and holidays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Condo model suite hours: Monday to Thursday 1 to 7 p.m., Friday 1 to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and holidays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on Mattamy communities, visit mattamyhomes.com may 25 - jun 8, 2013 | New home guide GTA 71

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Martin Grove Rd

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Islington Ave

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Jane St

Wilson Ave

Finch Ave W

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Pleasant Ave

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Toronto, Etobicoke, York, North York, East York, Scarborough

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Tapscott Rd

Morningside Ave

Neilson Rd Morrish Rd

Sewells Rd Conlins Rd

Reesor Rd

Beare Rd

Meadowvale Rd

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Coxwell Ave

Pape Ave.

Parliament St Sherbourne St Jarvis St.

Dufferin St

Lansdowne Rd.

Roncesvalles Ave.

Park Lawn

Royal York Rd

Renforth Dr

Price Range

•

$650,000

Page No.

Arista Homes

Goddard on the valley

416-630-5039

Arista Homes

IMPRESSIONS

impressionskleinburg.com •

• •

from $490,000

16 5F

Fieldgate Homes

IMPRESSIONS

impressionskleinburg.com •

• •

$490,000

16 5F

Paradise Homes

IMPRESSIONS

impressionskleinburg.com •

• •

$490,000

16 5F

Monarch Corporation

Evergreen

416-495-3526

•

from $470,000

IBC 14F

Menkes

Humber Mews

416-642-8955

•

$,000

6-7 3I

Menkes

Dwell city town

416-642-8955

•

$0,000

6-7 3I

Menkes

Bloom Park Towns

416-730-1600

•

from $320,000

6-7 8B

Monarch Corporation

Birkdale

monarchgroup.net

•

from $420,000

IBC 13D

Camrost Felcorp

iLoft at Mystic Pointe

416-251-8888

Oz Properties

Garden Towns

416-898-5100

•

Tribute Communities

Canterbury

647-352-2130

•

from $700,000

Pemberton Group

The Uptown Residences

416-987-3500

• from $400,000

Regal Crest Homes

Centennial Gardens

416-686-0556

• • from $323,000

13G

Beaverbrook Homes

Evolution

416-747-9691

Conservatory Group

Oakdale Village

416-243-0511

•

from $323,000

Conservatory Group

Upper Beach

416-698-7796

•

• •

from $400,000

12H

Forest Green Homes

Lexington On The Green

416-235-0220

•

from $208,000

Conservatory Group

Port Union

416-287-3128

•

from $520,000

18E

Cresford Development Corp.

Windermere by the Lake

416-977-5300

• • from $200,000

Pemberton Group

Park Lake Residences

416-769-4343

• from $180,000

H&R Developments

Westown

hr-newhomes.com

• from $190,000

Beaverbrook Homes

Yorktowns

647-259-0733

•

from $460,000

Stafford Homes

The Bell Estate

416-693-6800

•

from $335,000

12G

Brookfield Homes

The Bell Estate

416-693-6800

•

from $335,000

12G

Aspen Ridge Homes

Scenic On Eglinton

416-805-1781

•

from $190,000

10F

Tribute Communities

RCMI

416-363-4800

Fieldgate Homes

Corktown Mews

corktownmews.ca

•

Tribute Communities

1717 Avenue Road

416-430-1717

Stafford Homes

Keystone Mews

416-757-6684

• •

from $475,000

11F

Mattamy Homes

Cornell

mattamyhomes.com •

•

from $390,000

H&R Developments

Berczy Square

hr-newhomes.com •

Aspen Ridge Homes

Seventy Seven Charles

416-203-7034

• • from $2100,000

Your Home Developments

Nature’s Path

647-340-6972

•

$280,000

17E

Brandy Lane Homes

Village Mews

416-651-6555

•

$470,000

Arista Homes

Lilly Factory Towns

416-792-4872

• •

from $395,000

12G

Decade Homes

Yorkdale Village

416-638-5656

•

from $350,000

Sundance Homes

Braeburn Lane

sundancehomes.ca •

$430,000

15D

• from $273,000

• from $270,000

• from $550,000

•

50-51 7B

9H 8C

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King-Vaughan Rd

400

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Rutherford Rd

Maple

Centre St

Clark Ave W

Thornhill

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Dufferin St

Kirby Rd

Pine Valley

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Aspen Ridge Homes

Kleinburg Hills

647-921-0381

•

from $780,000

1 4E

Fieldgate Homes

Vaughan Valley Estates

905-303-4728

•

from $770,000

25, 44-45 & INSERT 9F

Madison Homes

Thornhill

905-417-1203

•

from $1090,000

39 14g

Aspen Ridge Homes

King Oaks

905-539-0181

•

from $1100,000

1 12A

Treasure Hill Homes

Thornhill Woods

treasurehill.com •

from $986,000

41 13g

Fieldgate Homes

Rivers Edge

905-303-4728

• •

$730,000

Country Wide Homes

Kleinburg Hills

KleinburgHills.com •

from $750,000

Summit View Homes

The Summit of Valleybrooke

905-417-7980

•

from $300,000

Arista Homes

Vaughan Valley Estates

905-303-1929

•

from $770,000

Hallstone Homes

Clairtrell Mews

905-886-5757

•

from $670,000

15K

Flato Developments Inc.

Montebello

905-731-2000

•

from $390,000

11D

Liberty Development

Centre Park Townes

905-731-8302

from $399,000

13I

Tiffany Park Homes

Valleybrook Estates

905-303-1620

from $320,000

Dunpar Homes

Riverside Village

416-253-5888

•

$519,000

Primont Homes

Rothbury Ravine Estates

905-305-8871

•

from $675,000

13f

Forest Hill Homes

Thornhill Ravines

madisonhomes.ca •

from $690,000

14g

Country Wide Homes

The Point at Woodbridge

905-907-1500

•

Country Wide Homes

Upper Thornhill Estates

905-907-1500

•

from $900,000

14E

Beaverhall Homes

Regency Estates

905-265-2634

•

from $1250,000

Graywood Developments Ltd Regency Estates

905-265-2634

•

$1250,000

Great Gulf Homes

King Oaks

greatgulfhomes.com •

from $1100,000

12A

Zancor Homes

Royal Collection

905-833-0883

•

from $550,000

12A

Oskar Group

Le Sedici

lesedici.com

from $600,000

10E

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Aspen Ridge Homes

Kettle Lakes Club

289-231-2849

•

from $550,000

1 6D

Fieldgate Homes

The Humberlands

905-773-7738

•

from $770,000

INSERT 2C

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from $600,000

36-37 4H

14 Arista Homes

Jefferson Forest

15 Madison Homes

Jefferson Forest

905-770-8661

•

from $600,000

36-37 4H

15 Forest Hill Homes

Jefferson Forest

iloveforest.ca

•

from $600,000

36-37 4H

16 Fieldgate Homes

Jefferson Forest

905-884-8017

•

from $600,000

36-37 4H

25 Treasure Hill Homes

Urbantowns on Bayview

treasurehill.com

•

27 Acorn Homes

Oak Knoll

acornhomes.ca

•

The Royal at Bayview Glen

905-709-5700

• from $190,000

17 Heathwood Homes

The Reserve at the Woodlands

416-637-3520

•

from $748,000

18 Heathwood Homes

Silverwood Lane

heathwoodrichmondhill.com •

•

$0,000

19 Heathwood Homes

Forestbrook

heathwoodrichmondhill.com •

from $583,000

20 North Star Homes

King’s Crossing

416-291-9666

•

from $440,000

22 Yorkwood Homes

Hillside Manors

905-770-4662

•

from $472,000

26 Arten Development Group

The Manors of Roseview Grand

roseviewgrand.com

• •

from $650,000

Pemberton Group

from $600,000

41 7Q

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Greensborough

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BlueSky Stouffville

905-640-0002

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from $440,000

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Cornell Rouge

905-472-9556

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from $450,000

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Cornell Rouge

cornellrouge.com

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from $450,000

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41 Aspen Ridge Homes

Upper Cornell

905-554-3446

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50 Geranium Homes

Cardinal Point Downtown Stouffville 905-640-9999

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52 Fieldgate Homes

Potter’s Bend

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54 Beaverbrook Homes

Victoria Highlands

416-924-0110

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from $450,000

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59 Primont Homes

Harmony

905-305-8871

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from $540,000

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Upper Unionville

905-477-6464

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from $420,000

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Upper Unionville

905-534-1564

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from $420,000

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Upper Unionville

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Victoria Manor

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Woodland Hills

905-898-7380

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Pavo Point

905-554-5975

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Wismer Commons

905-907-1500

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from $450,000

10 Monarch Corporation

Nichols Manor at Heritage

416-495-3542

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from $550,000

12 Laurier Homes

windsong

905-201-5979

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from $495,000

12 Laurier Homes

Windsong North

905-201-5979

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from $598,000

14 Ballygarven Homes

Upper Canada Meadows

905-395-1294

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from $330,000

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Heritage Estates

905-640-2274

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from $283,000

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Angus Glen West Village

905-887-9950

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Cornell

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26 Arista Homes

Boxgrove

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Copper Hills

905-954-4050

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Forest Hill

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Wismer Woods

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51 Oxford Homes

Coventry Valley

905-836-8902

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Castle Square

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Woodland Hills

905-907-1500

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Wismer Gardens

905-479-9600

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62 North Star Homes

Pacific Villas

416-332-8115

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from $337,000

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Mill Fair Village

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Bond Lake Village

905-313-1021

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Aurora Woods on Bayview

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Greensborough

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Landmark Estates

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new urban towns designed especially for ‘U’

f you’re searching for a new home that’s tailored to you and your family’s lifestyle, look no further than the much-anticipated release of Upper Unionville – Phase 2. At what is being called “The New U,” prospective new-home buyers are now registering for the eagerly anticipated Phase 2 Preview Opening of this highly successful new Markham community. Four of the province’s top builders – Arista, Fieldgate, Paradise and Starlane – will once again be offering a wide variety of innovative home designs to choose from, ranging in price from the mid $400’s to the upper $800’s. The second phase release will consist of 34-, 38and 42-ft. singles, 25- and 28-ft. semi’s and 20-ft. lane 88 New home guide GTA | may 25 - jun 8, 2013

townhomes and 25-ft. luxury townhomes – all of which were the top sellers in the community’s hugely successful first phase. But that’s not all because along with the new lots, each of the four builders will unveil innovative new designs as well, featuring a brand new line of 13-ft. urban towns. Priced from the low $400’s, these new designs should prove to be top sellers as well, given the great value they represent within the prestigious Unionville marketplace. Strategically situated at Kennedy Road and 16th Avenue, Upper Unionville is a

ARISTA, FIELDGATE, PARADISE, STARLANE Upper Unionville

location Markham housing type Luxury townhomes, lane townhomes, semis and singles contact livingatupperunionville.com

master-planned community just minutes from Unionville’s Main Street, and all of its best shopping, restaurants and entertainment, including schools, parks and golf courses. In addition, you’ve got easy access to GO Transit and major highways that span the GTA. When Upper Unionville opened its sales office doors in 2012, the four builders tapped into an incredible pent-up demand for homes in the area. In just a few short weeks, more than 700 singles, semis and towns were sold. Now, less than a year later, the builders are getting ready to do it all over again with a brand new release of lots to be launched very, very soon. Upper Unionville is a great place to move up to, with a great new selection of urban towns that make it affordable even for the first-time buyer. Phase 1 sold out incredibly quickly and the response to date indicates that Phase 2 will prove equally popular. If you’re interested, register now and you’ll ensure you have a chance at the best lots and prices in Phase 2. Visit the website at livingatupperunionville.com and your preview invitation will be emailed to you soon. may 25 - jun 8, 2013 | New home guide GTA 89

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Having a moment... French Bulldogs OR FRENCHIES (their popular moniker) have recently made their (paw) mark on the décor scene. We have noticed that these pups are seriously trending at the moment – gracing everything from wall art and pillows to bookends and decorative statues – and that has us howling with delight.

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Homebuyers are eagerly awaiting the final phase of

Jefferson Forest

location Richmond Hill housing type Detached singles on 32-, 35- and 40-ft. lots contact jeffersonforestliving.com

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ome to the Oak Ridges Moraine, Richmond Hill offers an abundance of natural attractions, one of the most attractive of all being the lovely stretch of woodlands that provides a beautiful backdrop for the new Jefferson Forest community. After many months of planning, this spring the builders of Jefferson Forest will release the final phase of this best-selling community. Comprised of an incredible array of freehold townhomes as well as a select number of well-designed detached singles on 32-, 35- and 40-ft lots, this final release will be highly sought after, with many of the new lots backing onto wooded ravine lots. The upcoming final release will offer a wide selection of floorplans, from four of the GTAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most respected builders â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Arista Homes,

ARISTA, FIELDGATE, FOREST HILL, MADISON

Jefferson Forest

Fieldgate Homes, Forest Hill Homes and Madison Homes. Collectively, these fine builders have more than 100 years of home building experience and are responsible for creating communities that have set the standard for quality, design and customer satisfaction within the new home industry. To no one’s great surprise, Jefferson Forest has been a tremendous success from the day it was launched, and soon hundreds of families will be proudly calling Jefferson Forest home. Stretching between Yonge Street to the west and Bayview Avenue to the east, the community is comfortably nestled within a natural oasis, with both Jefferson Regional Forest and the Summit Golf and Country Club to the north, and the greenery of Monticello Park to the south. Beyond the natural beauty of this spectacular woodland setting, Jefferson Forest offers homebuyers the convenience

To no one’s great surprise, Jefferson Forest has been a tremendous success from the day it was launched, and soon hundreds of families will be proudly calling Jefferson Forest home of a fully established community with all of the amenities already in place. Excellent schools, parks and recreational facilities abound in the immediate area. Residents can also enjoy hiking along the kilometres of scenic walking trails and exploring the area around Wilcox Lake. Also located conveniently close to the community is the Elgin Mills Shopping Centre, while commuters will enjoy quick connections to local transit, GO transit and easy access to Hwys. 404 and 407. The newest release of townhomes at Jefferson Forest are priced from the $600’s and the single detached homes from the mid $700’s. All are spacious in their design and luxurious in their appointments, with an array of floor plans that will be unveiled at a special Preview Opening very soon. Interested homebuyers are urged to register today at jeffersonforestliving.com may 25 - jun 8, 2013 | New home guide GTA 93

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C location Toronto housing type Executive luxury townhomes Sales centre 34 Doncaster Ave., Ste. 201 contact 416.451.7790 wycliffehomes.com

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onstruction is now officially underway on Wycliffe Homes’ Luxury Collection at Eight on Bayview, where only two executive town manors remain. The recent groundbreaking ceremony marked a milestone at this successful community that carries the inimitable cachet of a Bayview Avenue address. Wycliffe’s exquisite homes showcase the firm’s renowned reputation for exceptional architectural and interior design, meticulous craftsmanship and close attention to detail. Of the eight town manors in this intimate neighbourhood, the two that are still available begin in price from $1.6 million. Designed with inspiration from the old-world styling of 19th Century townhomes in New York, London and Paris, Wycliffe’s Luxury Collection offers the caliber of home expected by elite purchasers in this prestigious location on Bayview Avenue, south of York Mills Road. The streetscape will be breathtaking, with heritage brick, stone and stucco exteriors featuring architectural highlights such as dormers, second-floor railings and covered porticos. Introduced by walkways and professionally landscaped front courtyards with wrought-iron railings, the town manors are available with up to three-car parking. At the back of each home, double garden doors lead to an oversized entertainment terrace with a rough-in for an outdoor summer kitchen.

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Eight on Bayview

Wycliffe’s Luxury Collection offers the caliber of home expected by elite purchasers in this prestigious location on Bayview Avenue, south of York Mills Road Entertaining can be as formal or casual as the occasion calls for. Customizable interior designs incorporate full-floor master bedroom retreats and private in-home elevators to all levels. Main floor ceilings soar to 10 ft.; second and third floor ceilings to nine ft., and all are smooth throughout. Gourmet kitchens offer stainless steel appliances including a Wolf gas range and Sub Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and integrated microwave oven. Choose from European-style custom cabinets with tall uppers, valance lighting, stone countertops, tiled backsplash and professional Grohe kitchen faucet with pullout vegetable spray. Interiors are also graced with 8.25 in. baseboards with four-in. casings and backband; seven-in. cornice moulding on the main floor; rich flooring from wide-

plank hardwood to porcelain, granite and marble tiling; an oak or maple staircase with wrought-iron stained or solid oak picket railings; a clearface glass fireplace with marble surround and luxury mantel in traditional wood or a stone look; and a complete marble or granite master ensuite with full-height glass shower enclosure, a freestanding deep soaker tub and Grohe faucets. As practical as they are gorgeous, these Energy Star-rated townhomes homes feature upper and lower laundry rooms with front-loading washer and dryer; a personally encoded intrusion alarm system with optional surveillance cameras, pre-wired for all doors and operating windows; 200-amp electrical service; and central air. In addition, the landmark Wycliffe Managed Maintenance Program covers landscaping, snow removal, exterior paint and roof maintenance and ensures that the value of your investment is maintained. The established and exclusive York Mills area is one of Toronto’s most coveted and convenient neighbourhoods. York Mills Shopping Centre is just a two-minute stroll away, along tree-lined streets. Within minutes, residents can drive to Bayview Village, the Shops at Don Mills, The Granite Club, Rosedale Golf Club, Donalda Golf and Country Club, Toronto French School, Crescent School, Crestwood Preparatory College and Sunnybrook Hospital. With only two town manors remaining, the time to act to become part of this remarkable address is now. For more than 60 years, Wycliffe Homes has introduced a level of sophistication and substance in more than 10,000 homes in 100 communities. Timeless style, excellent craftsmanship and lasting quality are hallmarks of every Wycliffe neighbourhood. The firm’s unique architectural designs and uncompromising quality and service continue to raise the bar in the industry. Wycliffe’s unique approach to service at Eight on Bayview includes personalized in-depth design interviews that ensure your town manors will be made to measure. The Eight on Bayview presentation centre is located at 34 Doncaster Ave., Ste. 201. For more information, call 416.451.7790 or visit wycliffehomes.com

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101

North Rd

32 Sideline

Altona Rd

Rosebank Rd

Altona Rd Church St S

Squires Beach Rd

Brock Rd

Sandy Beach

Spruce Hill

Montgomery F

Lak

Wentworth St

Gibb St

King St W Bond St W

Adelaide Ave

King S

Adelaide Ave

Wentworth St

Bloor St.

Olive Ave

Ritson Rd S tS eS co Sim

Stevenson Rd

Phillip Murr

Bloor St Park Rd S

57 n 65

Finley Ave

Harwood Ave

Westney Rd S

401

Kendalwood R

Appleview Rd

Whites Rd

Granite Court

Dr Notion Rd

52 91 14

17 Rossland Rd

Beatrice St

Conlin Rd

Harmony Rd S

Fairport Rd

Dixie Rd

42 11

Cochrane St

46 Rd

Garden St Blair St

Audley Rd

Bayly St E

Manning Rd

Dryden Bv

Park Rd S

gst

38 1

Centre St.

Kin

Liverpool Rd

401

Dundas St E

Sheppard Ave

Brock Rd R aks rO o j Ma Valley Farm

55 44 48 401

Kingston Rd

Taunton Rd W

devie

Whites Rd

Riverside

Brock Rd McQuay

Glenanna Rd

16 Sideline Rossland Rd

8 36

Cityof Oshaw a

Mary St N

Stroud's

Church St N

Paddock Rd Ravenscroft Magill 92Dr

Garden St

Audley Rd

Country Lane

Taunton Rd W

Anderson St

Highview Rd

Greenwood Rd

Townline Rd

Tow n of Ajax

Lakeridge Rd Garrard Rd

Westney Rd N

Salem Rd Brock St N

Delaney Dr

Salem Rd

Baldwin St S

Garrard Rd

Rossland Rd

4 Sideline R

Taunton Rd E

Stevenson Rd

Gran

North Rd

13 37

Conlin Rd

Tow n of W hitby

Rossland/Winchester R

8 Concession

Church St E

Thornton Rd

Central Park

30 Sideline Coronation R

24 Sideline

Thickson Rd

Finch Ave

20 Sideline co

3 Concession

16 Sideline Sim

Brock Rd

12 Sideline

4 Concession

6 Sideline

Ritson Rd N

4 Concession

Wilson Rd N

4 Sideline Halls Rd N

Fifth Conces

Cochrane

Village of Brooklin

Brawley Rd

Ashburn Rd

5 Concession

Myrtle Rd W

Country Lane

Columbus Rd

Lake Ridge R

6 Concession

Baldwin St N

Whitevale Rd

Cedarbrook T

7 Concession

8 Concession

9 Concession

Duffs Rd

4 Garrard Rd

28 Sideline

7 Conncession

16 Sideline Brock Rd Cen tral St

Cityof Pickering

9 Concession

Stevenson Rd

Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa

4 Sideline R

east region:

Harmony Rd N

Grandeview S

Townline Rd.

Bay

102 Grandeview S

Wilson Rd S

Thornton Rd

Hopkins St Blair St

Henry St

Brock St S

Gordon St

Ajax-Whitby

Shoal Point Rd

Pickering Beach Rd

riv ew a

Liverpool Rd

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Page No.

Brookfield Homes

Hills of Harrowsmith

Brook-Hill.ca

•

$300,000

Great Gulf Homes

Stonecrest

greatgulf.com

•

from $334,000

107 15F

Menkes

Somerset

905-428-0500

•

from $480,000

6-7 7G

Emery Homes

Town Central

1-877-953-6379

•

from $350,000

106 4J

Highmark Homes

Triumph

whitbytriumph.ca •

from $350,000

109 10G

Beaverhall Homes

Parkside Walk

905-430-1227

Monarch Corporation

Lexington County

416-495--3542

•

from $490,000

11 Conservatory Group

Carruther’s Creek Village

905-426-8081

•

from $247,000 7J

13 Liza Communities

Folkstone

1-877-365-9555

•

from $335,000 10G

21 Great Gulf Homes

Grandview Oshawa

1-888-579-7235

•

from $287,000 14F

24 Tribute Communities

Imagination

905-683-1228

•

from $286,000 8G

25 Melody Homes

Brooklin Winchester

1-888-679-5744

•

from $260,000 11E

31 Preston Homes

Prestonvale Heights

905-432-2800

•

from $350,000 15J

33 Tribute Communities

The Neighbourhoods of Windfields Farm 905-436-7444

•

from $356,000 13F

34 Tribute Communities

The Neighbourhoods of Park Ridge 905-723-2344

•

from $333,000 15G

35 Tribute Communities

The Village of Brooklin West

905-655-9979

•

from $380,000 11E

35 Tribute Communities

The Village of Brooklin Townhomes 905-655-9979

•

from $340,000 11E

36 Liza Communities

Heritage Village

1-888-655-6188

•

from $325,000 11G

45 Sundial Homes Limited

Mulberry Meadows

905-427-8255

•

from $190,000 6J

49 Senator Homes

Harbourside

905-430-5957

•

• •

from $270,000 9J

54 Baycliffe Homes

The Gates of Whitby

905-668-9828

•

from $250,000 9G

55 Jeffery Homes

Kedron Park Ravines

905-433-2173

from $580,000 14G

56 Delpark Homes

The Woods of Nichol Trail

905-665-9555

•

from $426,000 11I

57 Geranium Homes

The Courts of South Rouge

geraniumhomes.com •

from $700,000 2K

58 Mattamy Homes

Seaton

mattamyhomes.com

60 greycrest homes

the fields of conlin

905-725-4539

•

from $310,000 15G

65 Brookfield Homes

Rosebank By The Lake

PickeringRosebank.ca •

from $550,000 2K

66 Monarch Corporation

Tran Quility

monarchgroup.net •

from $520,000 7G

67 Midhaven Homes

Breeze

1-877-773-6888

•

from $257,000 15F

68 Storybook Homes

Brookstone Estates

905-438-9516

•

from $1050,000 11B

90 LeBovic Homes

Old Taunton in Pickering

905-428-3434

•

91 Sundance Homes

The towns of nichol green phase 1

905-441-3312

•

$260,000 11J

92 Glen Rouge Homes

The Cornerstone

905-239-9777

•

from $588,000

•

from $285,000 11H

from $225,000

• • 5H

Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa

•

17 15G

east region:

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Builder

# Si te

103

Mill St

Parkhill Rd.

115

24 16

te Wa

Peterborough

9 31 38 Lansdowne Ave.

134

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Durham 23

Bloor St.

33 Oke

Angelina St North 34

Major St.

Lorne St.

Harmony Rd

Hw Mya2rsh

401 14

Bloor St.

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St .

To Belleville Jocalyn St

401

Lake Ontario

Po rt Hope

Rd.

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Kin

Concession St

Baseline Rd. E

Concession Rd 3

Bowmanville/ Newcastle

Hwy

401

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Lake Scugog

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LAKE ON TA

Port Hope

MacDonald Cartier Freeway

106

RIO

115

Cobourg

Hwy 2 3

Hwy 401

Reg. Rd. 74

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To Toronto

Hwy

Nash Rd

St. Hw

Baseline Rd. W

King

Mearns

Hwy

Nash Rd

Lindsay St. North

Lindsay

Courtice

King St.

Po rt Per ry

Hwy #7

Kent St

Colborne St

7 y4 30 Hw 10 Goodwood Rd

Centre

Rd.

Quaker Village Dr

Uxbridge

Brock Rd To

Che Monaghan Rd.

Brock St

ro n

Reg Rd 8

Elgin Park

Durham Reg

Main St

Hwy 134

Liberty St. N Liberty St. S

West Townline Rd. N.

le Rd

Varcoe Rd Darlington Blvd

n io Un

St. Joseph's Rd onva

Waverly Rd

Lambs Rd Hains St

Hwy 28

Av e Trulls Rd

Regional Rd 57

Reg. Rd 34 Courtice Rd

McLaughlin Rd ille Rd Janetv

Uxbridge, Lindsay, Bowmanville/Newcastle, Courtice, Peterborough, Port Hope, Cobourg, Port Perry

Reg. Rd. 18

east region:

Prest

Hancock Rd

Mill St.

oS tari

Hwy #12 (From Whitby)

ron To

Simcoe St. (From Oshawa)

y. 4 H

104 Hw

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48 Brookfield Homes

BrookHill

Brook-Hill.ca

•

Mason Homes

Port Hope Golf & Country Club

905--885-6565

•

$210,000 12K

Parkview Homes

Woodland Acres

705-748--2828

•

from $220,000 3G

Mason Homes

Cobourg

905-885-6565

• •

$200,000 19I

Mason Homes

Cloverlea Lindsay

705-324-1653

•

• •

from $200,000 7a

Brookfield Homes

Foxtrail

brookfieldhomes.ca •

from $390,000 5B

Kaitlin Group Ltd.

Port of Newcastle

1-800-305-6849

•

Kylemore Communities

Port of Newcastle

905-987-5146

•

from $351,000 14E

Storybook Homes

Bond Head Estates

905-438-9516

•

from $850,000 14E

Parkview Homes

Harmony

705-748-4663

Parkview Homes

Lyon’s Gate II

705-748-4663

•

from $303,000

Parkview Homes

Mapleridge Townhomes

705-741-1004

•

from $228,000

Parkview Homes

Timberwoods

705-748-4665

•

from $228,000

Parkview Homes

Valleymore

705-748-4663

•

from $199,000

10 Deer Park

Deer Park Estates

416-223-3777

•

from $600,000 2e

14 Rice Developments

Willmot Creek On The Lake

905-697-5806

•

from $225,000 11D

16 Parkview Homes

Foxmeadow Estates

705-748-2828

•

from $208,000 3H

18 B.G. Schickedanz

Lake Scugog Meadows

1-877-878-9899

•

from $298,000 17B

20 Geranium Homes

Verandas

905-885-0555

•

from $260,000 10I

24 Parkview Homes

Thompson Bay Estates

705-748-2828

•

from $217,000 3H

26 Kaitlin Group Ltd.

Aspen Heights

905-697-0513

• from $165,000 10C

26 Kaitlin Group Ltd.

Condominiums at Clarington Centre 905-697-4513

• from $210,000 10c

26 Kaitlin Group Ltd.

Country Classics

17 10B

28 B.G. Schickedanz 30 Empire Communities

• • from $260,000 14E

• from $150,000

•

from $300,000 10c

Chateau Villas at Baxter Creek Estates 905-695-1953

•

from $185,000 3K

Estates of Wyndance

905-649-8197

•

from $900,000 3e

31 Parkview Homes

The Meadows

705-741-1004

34 Carrington Homes

Woodlands of Upper Courtice

905-434-7797

•

from $260,000

35 Mason Homes

Avonlea

1-866-443-7900

•

from $190,000 3H

36 Senator Homes

Courtice Village

905-723-5989

•

from $239,000 7K

38 Melody Homes

Fairview Heights

1-800-932-5332

•

from $172,000

39 H&R Developments

Gracefields

hr-newhomes.com •

from $285,000 14B

39 Thornridge Homes

Gracefields

thornridgehomes.com •

from $290,000 14B

45 Highcastle Homes

Northglen

northglen.ca

•

45 Delpark Homes

Northglen

905-419-7222

•

45 Esquire Homes

Northglen

48 Jeffery Homes 72 Vandyk Communities

1-866-514-3573

•

from $350,000

• • from $288,000

3I 9I

•

from $221,000 11B

• •

from $221,000 11B

northglen.ca

from $219,000 11B

BrookHill

905-697-0765

•

• •

from $200,000 10B

West Park Village

vandykcommunities.com •

• •

from $210,000

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

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If this figure is equal to or less than one-third of your gross monthly income (calculated in Step 2), you’ll qualify for a mortgage on your dream home. Bear in mind that this is a rough estimate. If you have several other large loans already, you may qualify for less. Also, banks and trust companies vary in their policies. The best way to know what you can afford is to go to the lending institution of your choice and get pre-qualified.

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10.85

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Variable

6 Months

1 Year

2 years

3 years

4 years

5 years

ATB Financial 2.6

4 6.30op

3.1 6.30op

3.14 3.55 4.39 6.50op

3.04

Alterna Svgs/Alterna Bk 2.85

4 6.30op

3.05 3.09 3.09 2.99 6.30op

3.09

Bank of Montreal 3.1

4 6.30op

3 3.04 3.55 4.54 6.30op

3.09

Bank of Nova Scotia 3

4.55 6.45op

3.75 2.69 3.99 2.99 6.50op

4.99

Canadian Western Bank

4 6.45op

3 3.04 3.55 4.54 6.30op

5.14

CIBC 3.2 6.70op

3 3.14 3.55 2.99 6.35op

5.14

HSBC Bank Canada 3

2.7 3.95 2.98 4.99 6.35op

3.4

3.15

3.65

3.64

3.69

3.44

2.79

2.99

3.08

3.09 3.14 3.55 4.54 6.30op

5.14

3 3.05 3.1 3.1 4.00op

3.09

ICICI Bank Canada

4.45 6.20op

3.05

ING Direct

Laurentian Bank n/a

4.4 6.70op

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2.79

2.89

2.99

National Bank n/a

3.1 3.14 3.55 4.54 6.30op

3.39

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

4 6.70op

3.2

Royal Bank 3

4 6.30op

TD Canada Trust 3.2

2.79

3.2

2.79

3.35

3.44

3 3.04 3.55 4.54 6.30op

5.14

3 6.30op

2.99

5.14

3.04

3.24

3.55

TRUST COMPANIES AGF Trust

n/a

2.99

3.1

3.5

3.64

Community Trust

n/a

6.5

3.1

3.35

3.95

4.64

Effort Trust n/a

4.45 6.30op

3.25 3.6 3.9 4.5 6.30op

4.95

Home Trust Company

3.2

2.49

3.49

2.74

2.99

2.89

Investors Group Trust n/a

4 6.50op

3 3.14 3.55 4.54 6.30op

5.14

MTCC 3

4.55 6.45op

3.75 6.50op

2.99

4.99

Airline Financial C.U. 4

2.99 3.25 3.29 3.09 6.25op

3.49

Comtech Credit Union 2.79

6.6 8.40op

2.99 3.25 3.29 3.19 9.00op

3.09

First National Fin. LP

3.95

2.69

2.79

5.24

3.99

OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

2.99

FirstOntario C.U. 2.79 6.34op

2.99 3.14 3.19 3.24 6.34op

2.97

London Life n/a

3 3.14 3.55 4.54 6.30op

5.14

Luminus Financial 2.95

3.1 3.95

2.95

3.05

MCAP 2.9

3.6 3.95 4.35 4.89 7.00op

5.14

Meridian Credit Union 2.85 4.45

3.1 3.14 3.7 2.98 6.30op

3.19 3.4

4 6.50op

2.74

2.69

2.79

2.75

Parama Credit Union

2.9

3.05

3.15

3.25

Steinbach Credit Union

2.4

2.5

2.7

2.8

2.99 6.50op

3.04

2.79

3.89

3.19

Teachers Credit Union 4

4.45 6.30op

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INSERT & 25

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Beaverbrook Homes - Victoria Highlands

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Fieldgate Homes - Valley Lands

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30-31

INSERT & 25

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Brookfield Homes - BrookHill

Forest Hill Homes - Cornell Rouge

Brookfield Homes - Fieldstone

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Brookfield Homes - Grand Central

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22-23

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National Homes - Corporate

Paradise Homes - IMPRESSIONS

109

Paradise Homes - Upper Unionville

107

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Rosehaven Homes - Corporate

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Schwarz Law LLP - Barristers & Solicitors

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8-9

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8-9

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6-7

Menkes - Millstone On The Park

6-7

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6-7

Menkes - The Enclaves of Upper Canada

6-7

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30-31

Shopping Guide - Promo

108

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109

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Starlane Home Corporation - Upper Unionville

30-31

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Treasure Hill Homes - Nautica at Lakeshore Woods

11 & 41

Monarch Corporation - Birkdale

IBC

Treasure Hill Homes - Thornhill Woods

Monarch Corporation - Corporate

IBC

Treasure Hill Homes - Urbantowns on Bayview

Monarch Corporation - Evergreen

IBC

Tribute Communities - Landscapes

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

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