May 2 - 16, 2015 Volume 23 Issue 09
Magnificent Models Kleinburg Crown Estates by Monarch
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
INTEREST RATES LIKELY TO REMAIN LOW
BUYING FROM A HOME BUILDER YOU CAN TRUST
THE APPEAL OF THE TORONTO HOME MARKET
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contents MAY 2 – 16, 2015 || VOLUME 23 ISSUE 9
community focus features 24 Brampton
May 2 - 16, 2015 Volume 23 Issue 09
Fieldgate Homes
Move in soon at Valleylands in west Brampton
44 Corporate
Averton Homes
Magnificent Models Kleinburg Crown Estates by Monarch
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
INTEREST RATES LIKELY TO REMAIN LOW
BUYING FROM A HOME BUILDER YOU CAN TRUST
THE APPEAL OF THE TORONTO HOME MARKET
ON THE COVER
p. 32 MONARCH
Stunning models at the jewels of Kleinburg Crown Estates
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regular and special features IN EVERY ISSUE
4 Editor’s Note 10 Contributors 102 Ad Index
At Averton Homes, design is everything
COLUMNISTS
Brookfield Residential
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76 Mono
Phase 3 now available at Fieldstone in Mono
88 Port Hope
Geranium Homes
An affordable lifestyle flourishes at The Verandas in Port Hope
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BILD Report
The reality of the Toronto housing market by Bryan Tuckey
Industry Outlook
Buy from a builder you can trust by Hugh Heron
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44 52
Legally Speaking
Why do I need a real estate lawyer? by Jayson Schwarz
86 94
Taxing Issues
First-time buyers – buy when you’re ready and able by Henry Choo Chong
Mortgage Advice
Bank of Canada holds overnight target rate by Alyssa Richard
HOMEBUYERS’ HELP
95
Resource Section
99
GTA Hot Sheet
76
Mortgage Calculator and Rate Table Two pages of new openings, new releases and preview registrations
IN THE NEWS
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Queensville
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Kylemore Communities
Welcome to one of the most amazing new towns in Ontario Kylemore opens bridge connecting two neighbourhoods
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//EDITOR’S NOTE
New home experience Make wise choices and enjoy the process
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SUSAN LEGGE
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Yellow Pages NextHome Susan.Legge@ypnexthome.ca Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge Like us on Facebook. Search: New Home Guide
hen only a new home will do, those in the market will be pleasantly surprised by the exceptional value and attention to detail a new home offers. When you buy new, you don’t inherit somebody else’s worn carpeting, personal taste in kitchen appliances or paint colour preferences. You get a fresh, clean space that’s waiting for your personal imprint. If you’ve always fantasized about buying a brand new home, here are a few tips that can help you make the process a pleasant one: » Shop the mortgage market to see what you can afford before you start your hunt; » Obtain a lawyer who is willing to review your offer and close the deal; » Don’t be persuaded by high pressure sales tactics while you’re out shopping;
» Determine which options and upgrades you want as part of your offer and ensure your lender will finance what’s required, if needed; » To save money, consider which upgrades you could purchase and install yourself after the sale closes. Some upgrades such as rough-ins and wiring inside the walls are easier to do before construction. Factors such as the cost of the home, neighbourhood, lot size and special features play a big role in your final decision. Determining which features your new house absolutely must have, and which features you could live without, should be among your first steps in the homebuying process. We hope you enjoy this issue of New Home Guide. Let us know what you think! We’d love to hear from you.
Infrastructure’s big boost Ontario needs better transit options, and the provincial government is increasingly on board
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WAYNE KARL
EDITOR Yellow Pages NextHome Wayne.Karl@ypnexthome.ca Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl Like us on Facebook. Search: New Home Guide
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ow that spring has sprung (well, sort of), get ready for the season that naturally follows – construction. Indeed, there is an old joke that we have only two seasons in Toronto – winter and construction. Now that the former is finally over, the latter may well begin in earnest. It’s not a new development that the city – like most in Ontario – is struggling with building new roads and transit systems, and trying to figure out how to pay for it all. Thankfully, though, the provincial government is increasingly waking up to the need.
Case in point, the most recent provincial budget which included more transit and transportation infrastructure investments. “People need better transit options,” says Ontario Home Builders’ Association President Vince Molinaro. “The province’s massive transit investment should support the creation of transitsupported communities across Ontario. Building complete communities along those transit lines makes sense and will provide new housing and employment options and choice where people can live, work and play.” It’s good to know the province is fully on board.
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Your Life Storey always comes first. For the last sixty years, Menkes has been a central chapter in the Life Storeys of so many. Menkes has always focused on building homes in the city’s most desirable and accessible locations. Discover elegant family homes in communities across the Greater Toronto Area that exude this company’s trademark character, charm and lasting value. Come home to Menkes today, where your Life Storey always begins and ends with total customer satisfaction.
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Time To Catch Up On Catching Up? Do you even remember how to greet your neighbours? What’s appropriate? Is “Hello” too formal? Is “Hey!” too familiar? For sure, winter kept us all inside. For as long as possible. You’d never want to delay a soul from getting out of the cold, snow and ice. So, we all made do with a quick wave or a nod. But now, winter’s over. And if you live in a Mattamy community, you’re going to run into your neighbours again.
Maybe a couple will stroll by while you’re out on your front porch. (Yes, we still believe in front porches.) Or maybe you’ll be on one of our countless community trails or paths and one will stroll, cycle, or sprint by. It will happen. So may we suggest you start with a simple smile. And just take it from there. Because it’s spring again and everybody’s ready for a new beginning.
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contributors NEW HOME GUIDE
PRESIDENT, YELLOW PAGES NEXTHOME
Jacqueline Hill
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT
Susan Legge
DIRECTOR OF SALES, NATIONAL
Moe Lalani SALES MANAGER NEW HOME GUIDE GTA, NEW CONDO GUIDE, HOME DECOR & RENOVATIONS
Conni Robinson
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER, NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO, LIFESTYLE COMMUNITIES
Susan Maxwell ART DIRECTOR
Tammy Leung EDITOR
Wayne Karl CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
BILD REPORT
BRYAN TUCKEY
Bryan Tuckey is President and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) and can be found on Twitter (twitter.com/ bildgta), Facebook (facebook.com/ bildgta), Youtube (youtube.com/ bildgta) and BILD’s official online blog (bildblogs.ca)
TAXING ISSUES
HENRY CHOO CHONG, CGA
Henry Choo Chong is a certified general accountant. Henry sits on many committees and provides accounting and tax advice to individuals and businesses in the GTA. Send your tax questions via email to Taxing Issues at: choochonghcga@ yahoo.ca
LEGALLY SPEAKING
Sara Duck (on leave) Elisa Krovblit, Lydia McNutt
Schwarz Law Barristers and Solicitors
SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Nina Downs nina.downs@ypnexthome.ca
JAYSON SCHWARZ
Jayson Schwarz LL.M. is a Toronto real estate lawyer and partner in the law firm Schwarz Law LLP. He can be reached by visiting schwarzlaw. ca or by email at info@schwarzlaw.ca or phone at 416.486.2040
SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Dionne Fraser dionne.fraser@ypnexthome.ca SALES & MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR
Terry Bassett
DISTRIBUTION & SALES CO-ORDINATOR
Jennifer Bistron
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Antoinette Jackson NATIONAL CIRCULATION MANAGER
John Jenkins
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Bala Gnanapandithan PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR
Sandra Hanak-Vujnovic GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
Viosa Barileva, Miguel Cea, Mike Terentiev Published by
INDUSTRY OUTLOOK
HUGH HERON
Hugh Heron is principal and partner in the Heron Group of Companies and president of Heathwood Homes, as well as a former member of the board of directors of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., and a past president of the Toronto Home Builders’ Association and the Ontario
MORTGAGE ADVICE
ALYSSA RICHARD
is the Founder and CEO of ratehub.ca, a mortgage rate comparison site that aims to empower Canadians to make smart financial decisions.
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MOVE IN SOON AT VALLEYLANDS With an impressive selection of inventory homes now available, you can call Valleylands home in as little as 150 days
The Dufferin’s breathtaking front elevation of brick and stone contributes to the luxurious atmosphere of this exceptional family home.
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hen driving along Chinguacousy Road in southwest Brampton, one gets the feeling that they’re in the midst of a very special community. It’s a place where the valleys of the Credit River offer a breathtaking outdoor playground of lush green parkland. It’s in the heart of this exquisite neighbourhood that Fieldgate Homes has created one of Brampton’s finest family communities, Valleylands of the Credit River. With closings available in as little as 150 days, there are, 45- and 50-ft. singles currently available at Valleylands. For those looking to move in soon, Valleylands’ current inventory homes run from 2,987 to 3,276 sq. ft. and start from the $750’s. It’s never been easier to come home to Valleylands! ...continued on pg 26
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LOCATION West Brampton HOUSING TYPE 45- and 50-ft. singles CONTACT 905.457.0445 fieldgatehomes.com
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FIELDGATE HOMES | Valleylands
One of the many popular designs currently available at Valleylands is the breathtaking 3,008-sq.-ft. Dufferin Elevation B. This classic-yet-contemporary two-storey, five-bedroom, 45-ft. detached home offers a spectacular front elevation of brick and stone that features a covered porch, double-car garage, large bright windows and charming dormers. One enters the home to discover a spacious front foyer, followed immediately by a cosy library. Further down the hall is the large open-concept living/ dining room with coffered ceiling. Across from the living/dining room, the home’s staircase offers easy access to a sunken main floor powder room and laundry room. Further down the main hallway, one enters into a sizable family room complete with a gas fireplace. Across from the family room, the kitchen and breakfast area offers a kitchen island and ample counter space, creating the perfect space for the family to gather for a home cooked meal. Upstairs, the elegant master suite features two walk-in closets, tray ceilings and a lavish ensuite complete with oval soaker tub, his and hers sinks and separate glass shower. Bedroom two and three share an ensuite, as do bedrooms four and five. The Dufferin is priced from the $750’s. 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 26 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | MAY 2 - 16, 2015
Brampton’s wonderful educational facilities. A new elementary school is now under construction right in the Valleylands community that’s projected to be ready for the September 2015 school year, 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. 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. For more information, call 905.457.0445 or visit fieldgatehomes.com
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PREVIEW OPENING Join us May 2nd at 11am!
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//COVER STORY
Monarch’s stunning models the jewels of KLEINBURG CROWN ESTATES LOCATION Kleinburg HOUSING TYPE Detached homes SALES CENTRE 165 Timber Creek Blvd. CONTACT 416.495.3513 monarchgroup.net
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xperience style and allure as you tour Monarch’s impressive model homes at Kleinburg Crown Estates. From the quality features and finishes displayed in the Hampshire to the exceptional Essex model, complete with a theatre room, wine cellar, lower level lounge, gourmet kitchen, loggia and a gym with rubberized floor, discover what life can be like in one of Kleinburg’s most remarkable communities. Minutes from the charming Village of Kleinburg in a picturesque setting, Kleinburg Crown Estates is a masterplanned community of spectacular all detached homes that perfectly blends the old with the new, the historic with the
modern. Monarch is offering a wide selection of designs, including a popular bungalow with loft plan, starting at 2,095 sq. ft. These magnificent detached homes are set on traditional deep 42- and 50-ft. lots. Spacious four- and five-bedroom designs up to 4,486 sq. ft. with gracious brick, stone, stucco and Renaissance stone exteriors, and impressive eight-ft. high front doors. Many designs are set off by deep front porches where families can gather together and greet passing neighbours. Each manor-inspired residence is highlighted by an impressive list of features including granite kitchen countertops, hardwood floors, oak
MONARCH | Kleinburg Crown Estates
Monarch offers purchasers the ability to customize elements of their new home to ensure that life at Kleinburg Crown Estates will be exceptional in every way imaginable.
staircases, metal pickets, central vacuum systems, central air conditioning, cold cellars, coffered, waffle and vaulted ceilings, smooth ceilings on main level, interlocking driveways, 200 amp service, maple cabinets, under-cabinet lighting, Grohe fixtures and gas fireplaces – as per plan – and more. Monarch offers purchasers the ability to customize elements of their new home to ensure that life at Kleinburg Crown Estates will be exceptional in every way imaginable. New dream packages are now available on Phase 1 lots. MONARCH. FIRST. Since 1917, Canadian families have trusted Monarch, and made the name synonymous with dependability before the 1980s ushered in the electronic age, before the 1960s boomer generation changed our views and even before the
roaring 1920s got us dancing. As Canada grew, many of the most sought-after communities and inspired condominiums were built by Monarch and are now woven into the country’s fabric, neighbourhoods where homes are cherished and memories are made. Headquartered in Toronto, Monarch is one of Canada’s oldest and largest home builders. Monarch has consistently been recognized in the home building industry and by its customers for superior quality and outstanding customer satisfaction. Monarch builds and develops single-family detached and attached homes in Toronto and Ottawa and builds highrise condominiums in the Greater Toronto Area. Monarch focuses on style, design, quality and livability in all of its homes. For Monarch’s Kleinburg Crown Estates, visit the sales office and model homes located at 165 Timber Creek Blvd., or call 416.495.3513. For more information on Monarch, please visit: monarchgroup.net twitter.com@monarch_group facebook.com/monarchcorp kleinburgcrown@monarchgroup.net MAY 2 - 16, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 33
HAVE YOU DISCOVERED
STOUFFVILLE?
There’s So Much To Love About Life In Stouffville
Located just minutes north of Markham, Stouffville and its neighbouring areas allow you to enjoy the richness of small town living together with everything that’s important to your lifestyle. Shopping. GO Transit. Dining. Recreation. Have it all. Have it now. In Stouffville!
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A WOODED ENCLAVE OF ESTATE HOMES IN BLOOMINGTON BLOOMINGTON WOODS • 14 Estate Homes on 3/4 acre lots • Bungalow and two storey designs
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//BILD REPORT
The reality of the Toronto housing market » by BRYAN TUCKEY
BRYAN TUCKEY
is President and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) and is a land-use planner who has worked for municipal, regional and provincial governments. Follow him on Twitter (twitter. com/bildgta), Facebook (facebook.com/bildgta) and BILD’s official online blog (bildblogs.ca).
I recently participated in the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. annual industry roundtable where I was asked to share some insight on whether BILD members have ventured into purpose-built rental housing across the GTA. You may have seen some headlines recently for a few high-profile rental projects. Most of those are still at the proposal stage and will make their way through the planning process over the next year. So, only time will tell if they will go on to be constructed. What I can say is that there is a strong demand for housing – both market and rental – in the GTA as up to 100,000 people choose to make this great region their home very year. In 2014, construction started on 15,581 apartments in multi-family buildings or purpose-built rental across Canada, according to a recent CBRE report. That’s 52 per cent higher than the average over the five years preceding nationally, but it’s important to look at the GTA separately. Most of the rental homes under construction in Canada are in Montreal and Vancouver, with only 1,799 starting construction in Toronto last year. Purpose-built rental only represents a small percentage of new housing options under construction across Canada and the GTA. I hear anecdotal evidence that the condominium market is aiding rental demand and that both renters and homeowners want similar things: well-situated buildings near amenities and transit. This helps to explain why Toronto’s rental vacancy rate is 1.6 per cent, according to CMHC.
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At the recent roundtable, I shared that some of our members are venturing into the purpose-built rental market, proposing projects, but only when they see opportunity to provide homes along transit and transportation corridors and in desirable neighbourhoods. Additionally, demand from first-time homebuyers, who are renting until they are able to save a down payment and buy a home, is common in the GTA. Another important point is the rising government fees and charges, which are applied to both the new home and rental building markets. In the GTA, the fees and charges can amount to one-fifth the cost of a new home. These fees and charges can be prohibitive for a business, such a purpose-built rental looking to earn return on investment, especially when the cost of land is already a large line item. BILD has long-advocated for fair and reasonable policies and the removal of barriers to home ownership. In the rental market, incentives such as lower development charges and faster approvals would go a long way in encouraging the investment and adding more choice to the housing market.
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FOLLOW YOUR HEART TO AURORA’S MOST SUCCESSFUL NEW HOME COMMUNITY OF 2014, RETURNING FOR THE FINAL RELEASE OF LOTS IN 2015! Arista Homes, Fieldgate Homes, Opus Homes and Paradise Homes return with a final release of the community’s Detached Homes on 32’, 38’ and 44’ lots as well as popular Semi Detached and Freehold Townhome designs.
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//COMMUNITY FOCUS
AT AVERTON HOMES, design is everything
A
verton is actively redefining new homes – with the goal of creating modern, affordable luxury that pushes the boundaries of traditional home design. Every feature in an Averton home is designed with unparalleled craftsmanship and integrity to ensure it has a lasting connection to your lifestyle. We know that your home is more than a home – it’s the place that shapes your lifestyle and engages with you on a daily basis in ways we hope to improve your quality of life. Averton is one of that rare breed of national home builders – a company with the vision and the drive to build
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new home communities from coast to coast. For more than 50 years, Averton has completed more than 100 residential projects and created more than 10,000 homes and condominiums across North America, winning multiple awards for quality and design. To learn more about Averton communities, and to tour our model homes, visit averton.ca
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Blending small town charm and big city conveniences, Holland Landing offers the ideal setting for your new home, surrounded by nature and green spaces. Andrin is proud to present a wonderful new collection of fully Detached Homes on 38’, 40’ and 45’ Lots in a remarkable new community called Hillsborough.
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Your Ultimate Upper Thornhill Address is Coming Soon! With luxury and class, Claridge Gate will reflect the ultimate in sophisticated living. Offering a spectacular array of two and three level townhomes, Claridge Gate will bring convenience and lifestyle to the heart of Thornhill’s most sought after neighbourhood. For an opportunity to live in one of Thornhill’s most anticipated addresses, register at andrinhomes.com today!
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foresthillhomes.ca *Prices & specifications are subject to change without notice. Finishes vary by Builder. See sales representatives for details. Renderings are artist’s concept. E. & O. E.
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//INDUSTRY OUTLOOK
Buy from a builder you can trust » by HUGH HERON
HUGH HERON
is Principal and Partner in the Heron Group of Companies and President of Heathwood Homes, as well as a former Member of the Board of Directors of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., and a Past President of the Toronto Home Builders’ Association and the Ontario Home Builders’ Association.
Years ago, I used to say that people paid more attention to buying a pair of shoes than a house. That’s not the case anymore, because new-home buyers realize their purchase is likely the biggest investment they will make in their lifetime. I’m happy to say that today’s shoppers are well educated about what’s available in the market, and they are comparing carefully to get the most for their money. The great news is that nowadays, it’s easier than ever to do the research required to make a wise decision. Among the top items to explore is the builder’s reputation. Buying a new home involves a lot of trust, and you need to feel confident that your home will be built well and serviced efficiently. In 1967 when I started in the industry in Canada, people shopping for homes relied on word-of-mouth, which is the original form of social networking. Actually, this method is still effective today. Certainly, if you know people who have bought from the builders you are considering, ask about design, quality and service. Drive
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through completed neighbourhoods and look at how everything came together. Do you find the homes and streetscapes pleasing? Was there attention paid to exterior colours and designs? Has the neighbourhood aged well? You might also knock on doors and ask how the owners felt about their purchase experience. Trust me, whether they are happy or not so happy, they will be glad to let you know. Of course, you can find out a lot without even leaving your home, now that the Internet is only a keystroke away. Check on builders’ histories and track records by visiting their websites. Tarion Warranty Corp. (tarion.com) is also extremely useful. Check as to whether the builder has been subject to conciliations, which are onsite inspections by qualified Warranty representatives conducted for the purpose of resolving disputes with homeowners. Whether you research online, in person or both, keep an open mind and place the information in a realistic context. Remember that building homes and communities requires the organization of hundreds of suppliers and trades. We sometimes face labour and/or materials shortages. There might be delays in municipal approvals as well. In addition, realize that even the best builders make occasional mistakes. The important thing is that the builder informs buyers of any problems and does everything possible to fix the situation. Another thing to be realistic about is word-of-mouth information that comes from social networking websites. Some of the feedback may be on the level; some may be exaggerated or simply not true. Take it all with a grain of salt and gather your information from a variety of sources. If this is your first new home purchase, take the time to do your homework. It’s tempting to get swept away in a sales office where renderings, floorplans and model homes paint a beautiful picture. Remember that builders can promise anything, but it’s what they deliver that counts. This is why reputations are so important. New home builders understand that an educated buyer is more likely to be a happy one. Sales representatives should be willing to answer all of your questions or point you in the right direction if they don’t know. If you have any doubts at all about reading floorplans, what your purchase price includes, what the closing costs will be… ask, ask, ask – and expect a straight answer. If you are looking to jump onto the new home train, you’re already on a positive track. Now, make sure the engineer is qualified to get you to your destination.
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//LEGALLY SPEAKING
Why do I need a lawyer? » by JAYSON SCHWARZ
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, mail, deliver or fax letters to the magazine or to the firm, email (info@schwarzlaw.ca) and give us your questions, concerns, critiques and quandaries.
When you agree purchase a new home, there is a 10-day cooling off period that allows you to back out of the deal – a get-out-of-jail-free card, if you will – should you change your mind. Lately, I have had a large number of new-home buyers come to me after the 10-day cooling off period for condominiums, or the conditional periods in a freehold new home offer, has expired. When I ask them why they waited, I get one of three standard responses: 1. I didn’t think I needed a lawyer until it was time to close. 2. The sales agent told me I didn’t need a lawyer until it was time to close. 3. The builder said he wouldn’t change anything in the agreement. A lawyer must advise you at the time you make your offer, to help you avoid all of those tricky clauses where builders look for extra money that could end up costing you thousands of extra dollars on closing. It is critical that you see a lawyer before your deal is firm. It is important that your lawyer explains all the potential costs you will face and the potential changes and the potential delays you may encounter. Insist on this, and if you don’t get what you want or need, see another lawyer.
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It is important that your lawyer explains all the potential costs you will face and the potential changes and the potential delays you may encounter. Once you understand these issues, you can then return to the builder and negotiate your purchase from a position of knowledge. Lawyers are service providers, and as the customer, you need to make sure you get the necessary information to make an educated decision. A home is one of the most important purchases you will ever make, so do your research. You can only get this service from a real-life, breathing, lawyer who will point out the good and the bad in your Agreement of Purchase and Sale, and who is required by the Law Society rules to explain title insurance and by law, have the responsibility to take care of you. If a builder says he won’t change anything in the offer, it will have to be the fairest offer ever written. Do your due diligence and become an educated consumer.
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//IN THE NEWS
Welcome to one of the most amazing new towns in Ontario
Hi, I’m Queensville, one of the most amazing new towns in Ontario. After months of anticipation and hard work, my brand new Community Store opened last weekend! The weather was amazing and the energy was even better. More than 1,000 eager people joined me on Saturday and Sunday, excited to celebrate the launch of Queensville and be the first to buy one of my new homes. I was thrilled to meet so many new friends! The Mayor of East Gwillimbury even stopped by to help me welcome everyone and watch our community grow as hundreds of homes were purchased. A BUSY OPENING WEEKEND
The Community Store was so busy it was hard to take it all in! I loved watching people learn all about Queensville through my community videos and state-of-the-art digital scale model. It was even better to see them scroll through homes on my touchscreens, pick a homesite on my digital site plan table, and watch their dreams come true as they purchased a Queensville home. THE FUTURE OF QUEENSVILLE
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children playing in my 129 acres of greenspace, and couples strolling through my future Town Centre. Families making dinner in their gourmet kitchens, relaxing in their spacious master bedrooms, and playing baseball with the kids in their backyards. This really is a town to call home. THERE IS STILL TIME TO MEET ME! MORE TO COME IN MAY!
If I didn’t get to meet you last weekend, don’t worry – a few homes still remain and you can sign up at myqueensville. com for instant access to more details and to receive updates from me. For those of you who have signed up already, sit back and relax because my next release of townhomes, 36- and 45-ft. singles is coming in May! I can’t wait to meet you. We’re going to have an amazing life together.
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Showcasing new homes in the GTA’s central and north regions
IN THIS SECTION
>> Maps and listings for new-home communities in the central and north region >> Builder news and the latest in new homes in the central and north region
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Tapscott Rd
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Sewells Rd Conlins Rd
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Beare Rd
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Meadowvale Rd
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Coxwell Ave
Pape Ave.
Parliament St Sherbourne St Jarvis St.
Dufferin St
Lansdowne Rd.
Keele St. Roncesvalles Ave.
Jane St
Park Lawn
Royal York Rd
Renforth Dr
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Goddard on the Valley
aristahomes.com •
•
10 Fieldgate Homes
90 Niagara
416-981-0036
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17 Fieldgate Homes
Zigg
416-545-0223
18 Fieldgate Homes
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from $690,000
21 7B
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from $346,000
25 7H
•
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Axiom Tower 2
fieldgatehomes.com •
•
21 Mattamy Homes
Heron Park
www.mattamyhomes.com
• •
22 Averton Homes
Evolution
averton.ca
86 Menkes
Humber Mews
416-259-2525
•
from $550,000
7 3I
86 Menkes
Dwell City Town
416-259-2525
•
from $420,000
7 3I
89 Decade Homes
Yorkdale Village Phase II
416-638-5656
•
from $320,000
61 6D
2
National Homes
The Churchill Collection in Forest Hill 416-922-1414
•
from $1400,000
7G
3
Conservatory Group
Weston Village
416-748-7001
•
•
from $490,000
4C
4
Georgian Corporation
Lex Towns
416-428-3419
•
• •
from $495,000
12G
5
Tiffany Park Homes
Westhaven
416-792-6655
•
from $633,000
3G
5
Graywood Developments Ltd
Westhaven
416-792-6655
•
from $633,000
3G
6
Coventry Homes
Danforth’s Crossing
416-924-8338
•
from $450,000
12G
7
Fieldgate Homes
The Brownstones at Westown
lidvest.com
•
•
from $620,000
4E
8
Emsatec Canada Inc.
The Brownstones 5
416-531-7760
•
•
from $350,000
6G
9
Lindvest
The Brownstones at Westown
lindvest.com
•
•
from $330,000
4C
9
Lindvest
Grand Cornell Brownstones in Markham lindvest.com
•
•
from $340,000
4C
9
Lindvest
Corporate
lindvest.com
•
•
4C
11 Tribute Communities
Canterbury
647-352-2130
•
from $767,000
9E
12 National Homes
The Townes of Richview
416-746-1234
•
from $570,000
3E
13 Insoho Developments
Highland Creek Collection
ownhighlandcreek.com •
•
from $650,000
17D
14 Dunpar Homes
The Ossington
416-253-5888
•
from $700,000
7G
15 Mattamy Homes
Downsview Park
www.mattamyhomes.com
from $270,000
6C
16 Conservatory Group
Oakdale Village
416-243-0567
•
from $429,000
5C
18 Fieldgate Homes
Axiom
fieldgatehomes.com •
•
from $250,000
8H
19 Conservatory Group
Upper Beach Villas
416-698-7796
•
from $415,000
11G
20 Beaverbrook Homes
Evolution
416-747-9691
• from $270,000
2G
28 Pemberton Group
Park Lake Residences
416-769-4343
• from $180,000
5H
34 H&R Developments
Westown
hr-newhomes.com •
•
• from $190,000
5C
43 Aspen Ridge Homes
Scenic On Eglinton
416-805-1781
•
•
49 Tribute Communities
RCMI
416-363-4800
50 Fieldgate Homes
Corktown Mews
corktownmews.ca
•
77 Aspen Ridge Homes
Seventy Seven Charles
416-203-7034
• • from $2100,000
8G
78 Your Home Developments
Nature’s Path
647-340-6972
•
from $280,000
17E
83 Arista Homes
Lilly Factory Towns
416-792-4872
• •
from $395,000
12G
87 Menkes
Bloom Park Towns
416-730-1600
•
from $690,000
8B
90 Sundance Homes
Braeburn Lane
sundancehomes.ca •
from $430,000
15D
from $250,000
• from $260,000
25 8F 25 8H 9 17E 43 3G
from $190,000
10F
• from $324,000
8H
from $550,000
9H
Toronto, Etobicoke, York, North York, East York, Scarborough
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Arista Homes
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Rutherford Rd
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Langstaff Rd
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Keele St
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King-Vaughan Rd
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Clark Ave W
7
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14
Thornhill
13
Dufferin St
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Kirby Rd
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Hwy. 27
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Arista Homes
IMPRESSIONS
impressionskleinburg.com •
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from $650,000
5 & 21 4E
3
Fieldgate Homes
IMPRESSIONS
905-893-9500
•
• •
from $900,000
5, 25 & Insert 4E
3
Paradise Homes
IMPRESSIONS
impressionskleinburg.com •
• •
from $650,000
5 4E
4
Arista Homes
Vellore Woods
aristahomes.com •
from $750,000
21 8F
5
Aspen Ridge Homes
Upper West Side
uwscommunity.com •
from $1099,000
31 14D
5
Conservatory Group
Upper West Side
289-553-4156
•
from $1099,000
31 14D
5
Country Wide Homes
Upper West Side
uwscommunity.com •
from $1099,000
31 14D
5
Regal Crest Homes
Upper West Side
uwscommunity.com •
from $1099,000
31 14D
5
Townwood Homes
Upper West Side
uwscommunity.com •
from $1099,000
31 14D
6
Primont Homes
Renaissance Townes
905-417-3363
•
from $595,000
12 8D
9
Treasure Hill Homes
Moda Urban Village
treasurehill.com
•
19 8E
10
Forest Hill Homes
Bridle Path of Thornhill
foresthillhomes.ca •
from $1700,000
49 13F
20
Andrin Homes
Claridge Gate
andrinhomes.com
•
from $690,000
47 14D
24
Arista Homes
Vaughan Valley Estates
aristahomes.com •
from $1400,000
21 8F
44
Madison Homes
Thornhill
905-417-1203
•
from $1800,000
11 & 39 13G
56
Senator Homes
Bathurst 9130
289-597-4381
•
•
from $720,000
1
Country Wide Homes
Kleinburg Hills
KleinburgHills.com •
4E
1
Aspen Ridge Homes
Kleinburg Hills
aspenridgehomes.com •
4E
2
Tribute Communities
Gates of Nobleton
647-633-3500
•
from $950,000
4A
3
Tiffany Park Homes
Valleybrooke Estates
905-303-1620
•
from $870,000
8E
7
Lormel Homes
La Viva
lavivatowns.com •
from $350,000
5J
8
Fieldgate Homes
Kleinburg
905-893-9500
•
•
from $523,000
4E
12
Rosebury Homes
Riverside in Pine Grove
416-746-1234
•
from $400,000
24
Fieldgate Homes
Vaughan Valley Estates
905-893-9500
•
from $1150,000
8F
32
Andrin Homes
Chelsea Maple Station
905-553-0288
•
from $620,000
11E
42
Dunpar Homes
Riverside Village
416-253-5888
•
from $519,000
46
Country Wide Homes
The Point at Woodbridge
905-907-1500
•
from $700,000
8E
47
Country Wide Homes
Upper Thornhill Estates
905-907-1500
•
from $900,000
14E
48
Beaverhall Homes
Regency Estates
905-265-2634
•
from $1301,000
6H
48
Graywood Developments Ltd Regency Estates
905-265-2634
•
from $1250,000
6H
51
Aspen Ridge Homes
King Oaks
905-539-0181
•
from $1100,000
11B
51
Great Gulf
King Oaks
905-833-6413
•
from $1300,000
11B
52
Zancor Homes
Royal Collection
905-833-0883
•
•
from $550,000
12A
53
Treasure Hill Homes
Thornhill Woods
treasurehill.com •
from $950,000
13g
54
Fieldgate Homes
Rivers Edge
905-320-5642
•
• •
from $730,000
8E
55
Oskar Group
Le Sedici
lesedici.com
from $600,000
10E
20 13G
6I
5I
central region: Vaughan, Maple, Woodbridge, Thornhill
Site
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4
5
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Heathwood Homes
Hampshire Mews
heathwood.com
9
Mattamy Homes
Richmond Green
www.mattamyhomes.com •
•
15 Forest Hill Homes
Jefferson Forest
foresthillhomes.ca •
•
from $800,000
49 4H
28 Senator Homes
Richvale
senatorhomes.com •
•
from $800,000
20 2J
3
Centra Homes
The Mills Collections
416-238-2404
•
from $940,000
5J
4
Aspen Ridge Homes
Kettle Lakes Club
289-231-2849
•
from $550,000
6D
5
St. Regis Homes
Mission Hill on Bayview
905-884-8885
from $850,000 6C
6
Fieldgate Homes
The Humberlands
905-773-7738
•
from $850,000
2C
7
Highmark Homes
Nuvo
647-206-2276
•
from $1100,000
2E
8
Treasure Hill Homes
Urbantowns on Bayview
treasurehill.com
from $730,000 7Q
14 Arista Homes
Jefferson Forest
jeffersonforest.ca •
•
from $586,000
4H
15 Madison Homes
Jefferson Forest
jeffersonforest.ca •
•
from $586,000
4H
16 Fieldgate Homes
Jefferson Forest
905-884-8017
•
•
from $586,000
4H
20 North Star Homes
King’s Crossing
416-291-9666
•
from $530,000
2E
22 Yorkwood Homes
Hillside Manors
905-770-4662
•
from $472,000
4I
26 Arten Development Group
The Manors of Roseview Grand
roseviewgrand.com
• •
from $650,000
4L
27 Acorn Homes
Oak Knoll
acornhomes.ca
from $650,000
3C
•
from $485,000
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Site
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De ta Se che m d To i w n Co ho n d me o
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Town of Aurora
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Town of Markham
Town of WhitechurchStouffville
2
Thornhill
Town of Newmarket
1
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
central region: Markham, Aurora, Newmarket, Whitchurch-Stouffville 12
13
14
17
26
18
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11 Madison Homes
Greensborough
905-201-7700
from $1000,000
11 & 39 7G
15 Fieldgate Homes
Aurora Trails
fieldgatehomes.com •
•
from $590,000
25, 40-41 14E
15 Arista Homes
Aurora Trails
aristahomes.com •
•
from $590,000
21, 40 & 41 14E
15 Paradise Homes
Aurora Trails
auroratrails.com •
•
from $590,000
40-41 14E
15 OPUS HOMES
Aurora Trails
auroratrails.com •
•
from $590,000
40-41 14E
20 Fieldgate Homes
BlueSky Stouffville
fieldgatehomes.com •
from $690,000
25 18f
22 Geranium Homes
Pace on Main
905-591-1071
• from $330,000
35 18F
23 Arista Homes
Boxgrove Markham
aristahomes.com
•
26 Geranium Homes
Bloomington Woods
905-642-1900
•
from $1300,000
30 Madison Homes
Cornell Rouge
905-472-9556
•
•
from $600,000
11 & 39 8G
30 Forest Hill Homes
Cornell Rouge
905-472-9556
•
from $700,000
49 8G
50 Geranium Homes
Uptownes at Cardinal Point
905-640-9999
•
•
from $420,000
35 7F
70 Mattamy Homes
Cornell
mattamyhomes.com •
•
1
Marydel Homes
Woodland Hills
905-898-7380
•
from $400,000
10B
Beaverbrook Homes
The Terrace On Rouge Creek
905-640-7360
• •
from $390,000
18F
3
Mattamy Homes
St. John Forest
www.mattamyhomes.com
from $650,000
14E
4
Fieldgate Homes
The New U
905-477-6464
• •
from $593,000
5G
4
Arista Homes
The New U
905-534-1564
•
• •
from $490,000
5G
4
Paradise Homes
The New U
905-477-0317
•
• •
from $490,000
5G
4
Starlane Home Corporation The New U
905-534-0493
•
• •
from $490,000
5G
5
Treasure Hill Homes
Accolades in Markham
416-798-7705
•
from $830,000
6F
6
Primont Homes
Heirloom in Markham
905-201-2804
• •
from $510,000
7f
7
LeBovic Homes
Bovaird Trail
905-640-7361
•
• •
from $2597,000
14H
8
Country Wide Homes
Wismer Commons
905-907-1500
•
•
from $450,000
6G
9
Brookfield Residential
The Arbors
905-503-0992
•
from $650,000
14F
9
Country Wide Homes
The Arbors
905-907-1500
•
from $720,000
14F
10 Briarwood Homes
Havelock Town Manors
289-301-0077
•
from $560,000
13 National Homes
Stonehaven
416-746-1234
•
from $730,000
13D
13 National Homes
Stonehaven
416-746-1234
•
from $730,000
13D
14 Aspen Ridge Homes
Woodland Hills
416-270-9484
•
from $450,000
9C
16 Lindvest
Auroraglen
lindvest.com
•
•
14E
17 Conservatory Group
Heritage Estates
905-640-2274
•
•
from $283,000
18F
18 Kylemore Communities
Angus Glen West Village
905-887-9950
•
from $2000,000
4G
19 New Era Homes
Landmark Estates
905-953-9046
from $550,000
11D
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9 8G
6I
20 Starlane Home Corporation BlueSky Stouffville
starlanehomes.com •
from $434,000
18F
21 Andrin Homes
Glenway
andrinhomes.com •
10E
22 Conservatory Group
Heritage Collection
905-640-2274
•
from $680,000
18F
24 Ballantry Homes
Cornell
ballantryhomes.com •
•
from $520,000
8g
28 Preston Homes
Copper Hills
905-954-4050
from $500,000
14E
30 Madison Homes
Forest Hill
cornellrouge.com
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from $400,000
8G
41 Aspen Ridge Homes
Upper Cornell
905-554-3446
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from $495,000
7F
42 National Homes
Wismer Woods
416-746-1234
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from $680,000
6G
50 Geranium Homes
The Neighbourhoods of Cardinal Point 905-640-9999
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from $575,000
7F
50 Geranium Homes
Cardinal Point Downtown Stouffville 905-640-9999
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from $600,000
7F
50 Geranium Homes
Copperstone Ballantrae
905-640-9999
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from $1.1,000
7F
51 Oxford Homes
Coventry Valley
905-836-8902
from $600,000
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Potter’s Bend
905-294-3125
from $700,000
6G
53 H&R Developments
Castle Square
hr-newhomes.com
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6g
54 Beaverbrook Homes
Victoria Highlands
416-924-0110
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from $450,000
10H
55 Country Wide Homes
Woodland Hills
905-907-1500
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10C
59 Primont Homes
Harmony
905-305-8871
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62 North Star Homes
Mill Fair Village
NorttStarHomesInc.com
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from $500,000
5T
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64 Starlane Home Corporation Upper Unionville
905-534-0493
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from $520,000
5G
64 Paradise Homes
Upper Unionville
905-477-6464
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from $520,000
5G
65 Fieldgate Homes
Victoria Manor
905-294-3125
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from $896,000
3G
66 Treasure Hill Homes
Aurora Woods on Bayview
905-727-5794
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from $769,000
13H
86 Cherrywood Homes
Glengrove on the Park
905-640-7571
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Victoria Highlands
averton.ca
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from $520,000
43 10H
16 Great Gulf
Summerlyn Village
905-775-3461
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from $590,000
37 8I
20 Oxford Homes
The Fairgrounds in Sutton
905-235-7744
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from $310,000
58 9G
59 Brookfield Residential
Fieldstone
1-855-379-1495
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from $600,000
17 5J
71 Briarwood Homes
Mill Street Village
millstreethomes.com
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from $480,000
59 8J
71 Ballymore Homes
Mill Street Village
millstreethomes.com
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from $480,000
59 8J
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Pacific Homes Limited
MarlLake Village
1-877-428-5115
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from $210,000
5F
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Red Berry Homes
MarlLake Village
1-877-428-5115
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from $210,000
5F
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Delpark Homes
Cedar Ridge
905-722-7210
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from $275,000
10G
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Losani Homes
Summit Shores
losanihomes.com/readybuilt
from $390,000
2E
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Mancini Homes
Princeton Woods
705-730-1978
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from $330,000
14E
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National Homes
The Forest
416-746-1234
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from $480,000
6
Mariposa Homes
Trailside
705-329-3330
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from $249,000
8C
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Grandview Homes
Mayberry Estates
705-735-0732
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from $460,000
9G
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Fandor Homes
Hamptons on Big Bay Point
705-792-6807
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from $250,000
18E
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Grandview Homes
Big Bay Point
705-735-0732
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from $355,000
13E
10 Summerhill Homes
West Shore Lakeside Community
705-689-0001
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from $350,000
9c
11 Ballymore Homes
Lakeside Meadows
1-877-455-0201
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from $290,000
9g
11 Ballymore Homes
Lakeside Meadows
1-877-455-0201
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from $293,000
9g
12 Previn Court Homes
Victorian Village
1-855-777-3846
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from $335,000
13 Rosehaven Homes
Victoria Highlands
905-473-3225
•
9H
14 Rosehaven Homes
King Country Estates
905-558-0098
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from $700,000
7k
14 Aspen Ridge Homes
King Country Estates
905-558-0255
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from $780,000
7k
14 Country Wide Homes
King Country Estates
905-907-1500
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from $750,000
7k
15 Marydel Homes
Seven Meadows
marydelhomes.com •
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from $290,000
11F
17 Brookfield Residential
Grand Central
905-778-0873
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from $500,000
18 Grandview Homes
Cromwell Place
705-735-0732
•
7G
20 Aspen Ridge Homes
Simcoe Landing Keswick
647-921-0381
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from $490,000
9H
24 Kaitlin Corporation
Blue Shores
1-866-625-2583
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from $380,000
3E
Maplewood
705-835-0354
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from $430,000
8E
28 Georgian International
Braestone Horseshoe Valley
705-727-5656
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from $450,000
8E
32 Country Homes
Alcona by the Lake
1-866-531-3424
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from $300,000
7H
33 Sandiego Homes
Lakeside Living in Innisfil
705-436-5445
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from $285,000
8G
37 Pristine Homes
Pebbleshores
705-436-5547
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from $240,000
7G
39 Stonebridge Building Group Stonebridge by The Bay
1-877-420-0880
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from $200,000
5E
40 Royalpark Homes
Emerald Forest
royalpark.com
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from $200,000
6H
41 Delpark Homes
Pretty River on Georgian Bay
1-888-257-1999
from $298,000
3E
42 RAYMAC Homes
Brennan Enclave
705-516-0681
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from $252,000
6H
43 Bremont Homes
Centretown
1-877-855-1122
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from $234,000
5E
Treetops
1-855-590-3577
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from $370,000
7I
44 Sorbara Group Of Companies Treetops
1-855-590-3577
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from $360,000
7I
45 Rosehaven Homes
Dreamfields in Bradford
dreamfieldsbradford.com •
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from $490,000
8I
45 Regal Crest Homes
Dreamfields in Bradford
dreamfieldsbradford.com •
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from $490,000
8I
45 Country Wide Homes
Dreamfields in Bradford
dreamfieldsbradford.com •
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from $490,000
8I
45 Aspen Ridge Homes
Dreamfields in Bradford
dreamfieldsbradford.com •
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from $490,000
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46 Devonleigh Homes Inc.
Creekside
705-444-0555
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47 Devonleigh Homes Inc.
Parkside by Devonleigh
705-435-9991
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from $275,000
6h
48 Devonleigh Homes Inc.
Brownley Meadows
705-423-9662
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from $225,000
7G
55 Briarwood Homes
Briarwood Estates
705-294-2288
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from $420,000
8G
58 Lakeview Homes
Greenbrook Village
519-306-0665
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from $280,000
59 Delpark Homes
Fieldstone
MyFieldstone.ca
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from $570,000
5J
60 Briarwood Homes
Pretty River Collingwood
1-888-257-1999
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from $310,000
3E
65 Brookfield Residential
Willow Glen Tottenham
905-406-1044
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from $330,000
7J
70 Far Sight Homes
Greenfields
1-855-299-7929
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from $310,000
4I
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//IN THE NEWS
Kylemore opens bridge
CONNECTING TWO MARKHAM NEIGHBOURHOODS
The only paved connection between the East and West Villages of award-winning Angus Glen Community in Markham is now officially complete. To mark the occasion, City of Markham Mayor, Councillor Amanda Collucci and ratepayers association president Paul Bourbonniere joined with Lindsay Stollery and Kylemore Communities’ Patrick O’Hanlon and Frank Spaziani, to be first to cross Blackstock Bridge, and likely the only ones to do so in golf carts. Guests were invited to unveil one of four naming plaques installed on the bridge. The bridge is named after Frank Blackstock Stollery, the grandfather of Arthur Stollery who purchased the land known as Angus Glen in the 1950s. Frank Stollery’s father, William, was a Toronto-area home builder and entrepreneur who loaned Frank $1,000 which he used to open his own haberdashery shop on Yonge Street at Bloor in 1901. Frank named the business “Stollerys” which ultimately grew to be a city landmark and destination shop for men’s and women’s wear until it sold in 2015. Frank remained active in the retail clothing profession until his retirement in 1968. “We are pleased the bridge is named after Frank in recognition of the Stollery family’s history in home building and entrepreneurship,” says Lindsay Stollery, great-granddaughter of Frank Blackstock Stollery. Since 1997, Kylemore has been developing and building Angus Glen Community. “It has always been in our master-plan to connect the two neighbourhoods by extending Angus Glen Boulevard across the creek. We know that the residents will appreciate this new route to get around from home, to parks, shops, the Angus Glen Community Centre, Angus Glen Golf Club and local schools,” says Patrick O’Hanlon, president of Kylemore Communities. Kylemore worked under the direction of the Ministry of Natural Resources to ensure the bridgebuilding program caused the least amount of disruption to the creek and environment. Angus Glen Community comprises almost 1,100 homes, numerous parks, golf courses, shops and restaurants and 72 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | MAY 2 - 16, 2015
won a prestigious 2014 Markham Design Excellence Award. In 2013, the community received the Building Industry and Land Development (BILD) Association’s Places to Grow Low-rise Community of the Year Award. Kylemore’s Sales Centre is at 285 Angus Glen Blvd., south off Major MacKenzie Road, west of Kennedy Road. Hours are Monday to Thursday, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday by appointment only call 905.887.9950. For more information visit kylemorecommunities.com
May 2 - 16, 2015
Showcasing new homes in the GTA’s west region
IN THIS SECTION
>> Maps and listings for new-home communities in the west region >> Builder news and the latest in new homes in the west region
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Discover the Dunsire difference. Dunsire Developments builds homes and communities throughout the GTA & Southwestern Ontario that are elegant, warm and perfectly suited to your lifestyle. Discover Dunsire today.
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Luxury Bungalows & Bungalofts on Conservation Lots from the upper
Semis on the the Golf Course from the upper
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Your village in the heart of Caledon. BEAUTIFUL HOMES WITH LOTS TO CHOOSE FROM! COSCORP
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Towns from the low $400’s Limited Availablity of Semis from the high $400’s 43’ & 50’ Singles from the high $600’s
Live at The Village of SouthFields and call prestigious Caledon home. This award winning master-planned community is waiting to welcome you. With schools, parks, ice rink, ponds, playground and trails - and over 1,000 delighted families already moved in. Where kids can walk to school and neighbours greet each other by name. Wide lots, smaller lots, pie-shaped lots, ravine lots, greenbelt lots - lots of lots. It’s all happening at the perfect village at the edge of the city. Visit today.
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Phase 3 now available at
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rookfield Residential has released the much-anticipated third phase at Fieldstone in Mono. Discover a brilliant selection of residences on 60-, 70-, 80- and 100-ft. homesites in this popular community situated just north of Caledon, near Orangeville, only a 30-minute drive to the GTA. Purchasers are attracted to this amenity-rich area, where excellent
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schools, health care facilities, shopping and services are only minutes away. Active residents also appreciate proximity to golfing, skiing, bicycle trails and more. In the new release, the homes are beautifully appointed with stunning standards such as nine-ft. ceiling heights and hardwood throughout the main floor, a gas fireplace with a stone-cast mantel, full oak staircase, a Corian countertop in the luxurious master ensuite and Brookfield’s signature Panorama View Window. Gourmet kitchens come with upgraded cabinetry, granite or quartz countertops, stainless steel canopy hood fan and a decorative island.
BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL | Fieldstone
LOCATION Mono HOUSING TYPE Detached homes on 60-, 70-, 80- and 100-ft. homesites SALES CENTRE 20719 Hwy. 9, open Monday to Thursday 1 to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Model homes open weekends from noon to 4 p.m. CONTACT 1.855.379.1495 myfieldstone.ca
In this convenient setting, Fieldstone is a neighbourhood of estate-style homes nestled into tranquil enclaves. Many of the extra-deep homesites back onto protected greenspace. Among the choices at this elegant community are the luxury bungalow and two-storey homes in the Signature Collection. Be sure to tour the two designer-decorated homes that showcase the quality and gorgeous design that can be yours. The models showcase many of Brookfield’s standard and upgraded features and finishes, as well as creative design ideas that enliven the spaces. The Preston, a 60-ft. two-storey model, and the Cheshire, a 70-ft. bungalow with optional loft model offer gourmet kitchens,
grand family rooms, luxurious ensuites and relaxing master retreats. Prices begin from the $600’s. Brookfield’s Mono Presentation Centre is located at 20719 Hwy. 9, west of Kennedy Road. Hours are Monday to Thursday from 1 to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The model homes are open weekends from noon to 4 p.m. Call 1.855.379.1495 or visit myfieldstone.ca MAY 2 - 16, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 77
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foresthillhomes.ca
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Barca Verde
barcaverde.ca
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Anchors at lakeview
905-990-1745
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Windows on the Green
vandykcommunities.com
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Central Park North
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Lakeshore Village
1-866-746-2999
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McLaughlin
905-696-7938
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Park View Trail
416-253-5888
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905-843-0707
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Mayfield Village
905-230-2592
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Vales of the Humber
queensgateavalee.com •
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Vales of the Humber
queensgateavalee.com •
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Lotus Pointe Caledon
905-838-2806
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Westfield
905-866-6876
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Southfield Meadows
treasurehill.com
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Centretown
905-495-5067
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from $386,000
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Meadow Green
647-287-7042
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Pathways
905-584-2225
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from $490,000
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Credit Manor Heights
yourkingdom.ca
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Credit Manor Heights
yourkingdom.ca
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48 Country Wide Homes
Credit Manor Heights
yourkingdom.ca
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55 Primont Homes
Newtowns at Mount Pleasant
www.primonthomes.com
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Valley Lands
905-457-0445
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Seasons in Caledon
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empirelakeside.com •
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from $350,000
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VanMar Homes
Credit Ridge Estates
416-746-1234
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from $550,000
8P
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Tiffany Park Homes
The Estates of Spring Valley
905-216-5620
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from $583,000
6P
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Regal Crest Homes
Countryside Meadows
countrysidemeadows.ca
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from $346,000
8M
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Treasure Hill Homes
Vales of the Humber Estates
valesofthehumber.com
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from $780,000
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Starlane Home Corporation Vales of the Humber Estates
valesofthehumber.com
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from $780,000
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Greenpark Homes
Vales of the Humber Estates
valesofthehumber.com
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from $780,000
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Mattamy Homes
Mount Pleasant North
mattamyhomes.com
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Mattamy Homes
Mount Pleasant Village
mattamyhomes.com •
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10 Starlane Home Corporation Mount Pleasant Meadows
meadowsbrampton.com
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from $464,000
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10 Valery Homes
Mount Pleasant Meadows
meadowsbrampton.com
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from $464,000
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11 Greenpark Homes
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Lotus Pointe Caledon
LotusPointeCaledon.ca
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from $450,000
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11 Starlane Home Corporation Lotus Pointe Caledon
LotusPointeCaledon.ca
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from $450,000
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11 Rosehaven Homes
Lotus Pointe Caledon
LotusPointeCaledon.ca •
from $450,000
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13 Stanford Homes
The Ravines of Credit Woods
905-453-4200
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from $570,000
6P
15 Fieldgate Homes
Cobblestones
905-457-0445
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from $679,000
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16 Rosehaven Homes
Urban Towndominiums at Mount Pleasant rosehavenurban.com
• • from $295,000
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17 Pemberton Group
Rosedale Village Golf & Country Club 905-799-5000
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18 Saberwood Homes
Heart Lake Village
905-773-6549
• from $300,000
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20 Landmart Homes
Casablanca
905-915-5227
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from $730,000
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Trinity Village
905-846-2930
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from $440,000
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25 Heathwood Homes
Terracotta Village at The Credit Valley 905-874-4741
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from $430,000
9Q
32 Forest Hill Homes
Ravines of Castlemore
905-794-8875
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from $650,000
8K
37 Oxford Homes
Adena Ridge
905-584-6444
from $600,000
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Turnberry Townhomes AndrinTowns.com
51 Acorn Homes
Castlegate
55 Rosehaven Homes
The Neighbourhoods of Mount Pleasant 416-410-0175
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acornhomes.ca
55 Townwood Homes
The Neighbourhoods of Mount Pleasant LoveMountPleasant.com
55 Paradise Homes
Upper Mount Pleasent
paradisedevelopments.com •
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Meadowlands
519-942-3312
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60 Primont Homes
Castlemore
905-856-5777
64 Meridian Homes
Credit Valley Manors
65 Great Gulf 66 Ballantry Homes
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905-459-5772
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ballantryhomes.com
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Averton Square
avertonsquare.com •
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The Enclaves of Upper Canada
289-891-9103
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On the Ridge
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liveontheridge.ca •
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from $350,000
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liveontheridge.ca •
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Lyon’s Creek
lyonscreekchippawa.com •
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Lyon’s Creek
lyonscreekchippawa.com •
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Schuit Homes
Perth Park
905-628-9559
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Great Gulf
Edgewood
905-356-9408
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Spallacci Homes
Simona Place
spallaccihomes.com • 2Q
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Spallacci Homes
Eden Park
905-381-4280
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from $320,000 2Q
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Spallacci Homes
Eden Park
www.spallaccihomes.com •
from $320,000 2Q
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Country Green Homes
The Uptowns of waterdown
905-690-7600
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from $250,000 10K
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Lakeview Homes
Cannery Park
1800-565-5150
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from $320,000 9G
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Beaverhall Homes
Forestwood
905-636-1365
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from $518,000 9G
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Great Gulf
Rolling Meadows
905-680-0841
11
Branthaven Homes
Jazz Condos
jazzcondos.ca
12
Tobyn Park Homes
Park City
parkliving.ca
13
Heathwood Homes
The Village at Traditions
905-876-3140
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from $441,000 8h
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Mattamy Homes
Hawthorne South Village
mattamyhomes.com
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from $380,000 9G
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Conservatory Group
Jasper Village
905-636-1942
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from $520,000 10G
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Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities Inc. Cherry Hill at Vineland
1-800-479-9777
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from $194,000 12R
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Country Green Homes
Park Place Village
905-690-7600
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from $250,000 8m
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Eden Oak
Weaver’s Mill
weaversmill.com/nh
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from $336,000 6B
35 Phelps Homes
Jordan Village
phelpshomes.com
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from $345,000 8R
36 Phelps Homes
Brookside
phelpshomes.com
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from $236,000 7R
37 Phelps Homes
Streamside
phelpshomes.com •
from $316,000 6R
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Losani Homes
Ancaster Glen
289-239-7629
from $370,000 2Q
39
Losani Homes
The Fairgrounds
289-286-0928
from $250,000 2Q
40
Losani Homes
Greenhill Glen
905-538-8752
from $270,000 4Q
41
Losani Homes
Sherman Oaks
905-574-0828
from $290,000 3R
42
Losani Homes
Paramount
905-560-2061
from $230,000 3R
43
Losani Homes
Orchard Park
905-930-9943
from $390,000 5Q
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Discovery
905-563-0666
from $330,000 8R
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The Preserve
mattamyhomes.com
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Trafalgar Landing
905-844-1605
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Markay Homes
Bronte Park Town Manors
416-746-1234
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from $590,000
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Branthaven Homes
Oakvillage
oakvillage.ca
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from $410,000
5C
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Minto
Oakvillage
oakvillage.ca
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from $410,000
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Emshih Developments Inc
Oakvillage
905-639-9006
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from $410,000
5C
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Menkes
Millstone On The Park
905-825-3619
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//TAXING ISSUES
First-time buyers –
BUY WHEN YOU’RE READY AND ABLE » by HENRY CHOO CHONG
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HENRY CHOO CHONG,
CGA, sits on many committees and provides accounting and tax services to individuals and businesses in the GTA. He can be reached at 416.485.5225. Questions to Taxing Issues can be emailed to choochonghcga@yahoo.ca
This year, my wife and I would like to get into our first home. We have saved almost $80,000 for a down payment. This was three years of eating at home, once per week dine out and no vacations. Movies and pub nights were out, with the odd exception. Although the real estate market has changed, homes are pricier than three years ago. Is this the right time to buy? Or should we wait it out?
Steve and Kathy, North York
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The Canadian real estate landscape, though it has experienced challenges in some areas and housing types, is proving resilient. Experts do not foresee a U.S. style crash, but a decline in sales with moderate price increases is likely for some areas. Quick flips and fast returns may be a thing of the past. First-time homebuyers should not try to time the market, but buy when you are ready and able. Leave market timing to the experts, if such a thing is possible. A home used as your primary residence is a great investment. From a financial and tax perspective, there are at least three good reasons. In Canada, the sale of a family home is tax-free. A home that is a principal residence that is subsequently sold at a higher price than initially purchased, will be exempt from income taxes. That’s right, Stephen Harper will not share in your good fortune. Secondly, pay yourself first, not a landlord. For many, mortgage payments are a way of “forced savings.” It makes more economic sense to fatten your pocket than a landlord. Thirdly, you can decorate and enjoy the home as you please. No money saved, but gratifying to the soul. However, before venturing out into the land of homeownership, it would be
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prudent to do some homework. There were recent changes introduced by the federal finance ministry that affect mortgages and the housing industry: ›› Buy what you can afford Many times, the heart is bigger than the pocketbook. Know what price range is comfortable and try not to deviate. ›› Get the best interest rate and terms Shop around for the best rate and terms. Financial institutions want your business more than you need them. A half point rate differential can cost you thousands. So can a mortgage that is closed or not portable ›› Big down payment Put down as much as possible to avoid a high-ratio mortgage. Be aware of some recent changes to mortgage rules, such as: • Purchasers requires mortgage insurance (CMHC) for less than 20 per cent down payment • Amortization period – reduced from 30 to 25 years. Could add several hundred dollars to monthly payments • Gross Debt Service Ratio (GDS) 39 per cent. Banks use this to determine what you can afford based on gross income to housing costs. Check if you are on-side. ›› First-time homebuyers Should make sure monthly mortgage payments are manageable and will continue to be so even if interest rates rise as early as next year and payments increase ›› Closing costs Set aside an additional two to three per cent of purchase price of the house for closing such as, Land Transfer Tax, legal costs and unwelcome surprises. You do not want get caught short several thousand dollars on closing day in order to complete the deal. Speak to a real estate lawyer and he or she will give you some ideas ›› HST, Land Transfer Tax Under certain circumstances, first-time homebuyers can qualify for Toronto Land Transfer Tax and HST rebates. Remember, you pay 13 per cent HST on new homes, not resales. If you’re buying a new home, check if HST is included in price quoted. What happens to the HST rebate? Who gets it? ›› Home Buyers Plan (HBP) Use your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) as part of the down payment. An individual and their spouse, provided they qualify, may withdraw up to $25,000 each, tax-free, from their RRSPs. You then have 15 years to repay the amounts to your RRSP, starting after the second year of your withdrawal.
May 2 - 16, 2015
Showcasing new homes in the GTA’s east region
IN THIS SECTION
>> Maps and listings for new-home communities in the east region >> Builder news and the latest in new homes in the east region
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A variety of homes styles available
An affordable lifestyle flourishes in
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LOCATION Port Hope HOUSING TYPE Bungalows SALES CENTRE White Road, north off Marsh Road, just west of Toronto Street, open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except Thursday and Friday CONTACT 1.877.540-0555 geraniumhomes.com
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ew-home buyers seeking 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 Toronto-based visitors at its all-bungalow community called The Verandas in Port Hope. The location is popular among empty nesters and professionals who find they can right-size their lifestyle with Geranium’s well designed floorplans. The Verandas is also attracting young families who appreciate the affordability of these fully detached Energy Star qualified homes. The Verandas is located just minutes from Port Hope’s historic downtown, named TV Ontario’s “Best Preserved Main Street.” Port Hope is proud of its heritage and has 300 designated buildings, more per capita than anywhere else in Canada. Alongside the preservation of its history, Port Hope has also experienced gradual growth, with new residents attracted to its beautiful scenery, year-round festivals and events and abundant recreation. “We’ve been building new neighbourhoods in Port Hope since 1999,” says Boaz Feiner, president of Geranium’s housing division. “It’s a different pace of life here on the shores of Lake Ontario. Port Hope offers the ideal combination of urban experience within a rural setting which is why more people are moving here.” With the arrival of spring and the ongoing pace of sales, Geranium is building all the remaining homes in the second phase, offering closing dates starting early 2016. The Verandas exteriors feature covered front porches, double car garages and
GERANIUM HOMES | The Verandas
Beautiful model home to view
Historic downtown Port Hope. Photo courtesy of Municipality of Port Hope.
Geranium Homes is the Housing Division of Geranium Corp., one of Ontario’s few fully integrated land development and building companies. The Ganaraska River runs through town
heritage influenced maintenance-free materials designed for beautiful streetscapes. Set on 42- and 48-ft. lots, layouts of two- and three-bedrooms have been designed with optional plans for more variety and choice; including finished basement areas. Sizes range from 1,322 to 1,771 sq. ft. (with optional finished lower level included). Prices range from $313,900 to more than $400,000. The Verandas is close to Port Hope Golf Club and Yacht Club, along with more than 200 acres of parkland, including trails, ball diamonds, gardens, naturalized areas and playgrounds. The Ganaraska River has some of the best fishing in the province and the Waterfront Trail is just one of numerous hiking, walking and cycling trails in Northumberland County. Residents of The Verandas can walk to shopping, and it’s just a 10-minute drive to Northumberland Hills Hospital in neighbouring Cobourg. 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 is the Housing Division of Geranium Corp., one of Ontario’s few fully integrated land development and building companies. For 38 years, Geranium has taken numerous master-planned communities from
conception to completion creating neighbourhoods with families in mind and establishing a solid reputation for quality design and construction. Geranium was proud to receive the industry’s 2014 Places to Grow Community of the Year Award, and in 2012, the Home Builder of The Year and Canadian Home Builder Association’s Grand Sam awards. The Verandas Sales Centre and model home is on White Road, north off Marsh Road, just west of Toronto Street. Hwy. 401 Exit 461 Welcome/ Port Hope. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except Thursday and Friday. Call 1.877.540.0555 or visit geraniumhomes.com MAY 2 - 16, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 89
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Park Rd S
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14 Heathwood Homes
Country Lane in Whitby
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15 Kantium Development & Construction Trafalgar Green
416-746-1234
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38 11I
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U.C. Towns
905-571-0222
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15 13F
47 Senator Homes
Harbourside Condominiums
905-493-3823
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Charing Cross
905-571-1011
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Great Gulf
Stonecrest
greatgulf.com
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Menkes
Somerset
905-428-0500
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from $690,000 7G
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The Village of Brooklin West
905-425-0539
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Emery Homes
Town Central
1-877-953-6379
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7
Highmark Homes
Triumph
whitbytriumph.ca
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8
Lakeview Homes
The Forest of Lyndebrook
416-746-1234
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Stafford Homes
Elements Townhomes
elementsajax.com
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10 Fernbrook Homes
Altona Woods
fernbrookhomes.com
13 Lifetime Homes
Folkstone
1-877-365-9555
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21 Great Gulf
Grandview Oshawa
1-888-579-7235
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31 Preston Homes
Prestonvale Heights
905-432-2800
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from $350,000 15J
34 Tribute Communities
The Neighbourhoods of Park Ridge 905-723-2344
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45 Sundial Homes Limited
Mulberry Meadows
905-427-8255
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48 Senator Homes
Whitby by the Lake
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54 Baycliffe Homes
The Gates of Whitby
905-668-9828
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60 greycrest homes
the fields of conlin
905-725-4539
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from $310,000 15G
67 Midhaven Homes
Breeze
1-877-773-6888
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68 Storybook Homes
Brookstone Estates
905-438-9516
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90 LeBovic Homes
Old Taunton in Pickering
905-428-3434
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91 Sundance Homes
The Towns of Nichol Green Phase 2 905-441-3312
92 Glen Rouge Homes
The Cornerstone
905-415-2710
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Verandas
905-885-0555
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35 10I
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Mason Homes
Port Hope Lakeside Village
905-885-6565
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Far Sight Homes
King’s Bay Golf & Country Club Estates 905-642-8383
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The Estates at Sunset Ridge
905-642-9015
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Parkview Homes
Jackson Creek Meadows
705-748-4663
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2I
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Brookfield Residential
Foxtrail
foxtraillife.ca
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8
Kaitlin Group Ltd.
Port of Newcastle
1-800-305-6849
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8
Kylemore Communities
Port of Newcastle
905-987-5146
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from $479,000 14E
8
Storybook Homes
Bond Head Estates
905-438-9516
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from $850,000 14E
9
Parkview Homes
Harmony Condominiums
705-748-4663
14 Rice Developments
Willmot Creek On The Lake
905-697-5806
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from $225,000 11D
18 B.G. Schickedanz
Lake Scugog Estates
1-888-894-9888
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from $330,000 18B
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Aspen Heights
905-697-0513
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Estates of Wyndance
905-649-8197
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34 Carrington Homes
Woodlands of Upper Courtice
905-787-0963
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from $260,000
35 Mason Homes
Parklands
1-866-443-7900
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Gracefields
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39 Thornridge Homes
Gracefields
1-877-361-4226
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39 Lindvest
Gracefields
1-877-361-4226
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from $320,000 4C
45 Highcastle Homes
Northglen
northglen.ca
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45 Delpark Homes
Northglen
905-419-7222
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45 Esquire Homes
Northglen
northglen.ca
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48 Jeffery Homes
BrookHill
905-697-0765
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West Park Village
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Bank of Canada holds overnight lending rate » by ALYSSA RICHARD
ALYSSA RICHARD
is the Founder and CEO of RateHub.ca – a financial product comparison site that aims to empower Canadians to make smart financial decisions.
Interest rates aren’t going anywhere. The Bank of Canada announced on April 15 that it was going to leave its overnight lending rate at 0.75 per cent for another six weeks – and depending on the picture our future economy paints, it could be for a lot longer than that. The overnight rate has only been sitting at 0.75 per cent for a little less than three months now, after Governor Stephen Poloz finally decided to cut it down from the one per cent it had held steady at for nearly 4.5 years. That decision was made in January, in an attempt to shield highly indebted Canadians from the negative impacts of the significant drop in oil prices (and job losses that have occurred as a result). With oil prices staying low and the economy continuing to suffer, it was presumed that the central bank would further cut its rate in March and again today – but that didn’t happen.
The Canadian economy is estimated to have stalled in the first quarter of 2015. The ultimate size of this impact will need to be monitored closely.
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In a speech he made just a few weeks ago, Poloz announced that, “the first quarter of 2015 will look atrocious, because the oil shock is a big deal for us.” And it did. “The Canadian economy is estimated to have stalled in the first quarter of 2015. The ultimate size of this impact will need to be monitored closely.” As of today, total CPI inflation is at one per cent, which reflects the drop in consumer energy prices, and core inflation remains close to two per cent. Unfortunately, first quarter results will place additional pressure on inflation, but GDP growth is expected to rebound later this year. And the central bank continues to offer messages of hope that the economy should reach and remain at full capacity by the end of 2016. If the economy doesn’t pick up, we could see another interest rate cut this year. But our guess is Poloz will monitor it for a longer period of time than just three or four months before making that decision. The next interest rate announcement is on May 27, so we’ll see what the future holds then.
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» Calculate your mortgage payments using the mortgage payment calculation chart
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MONTHLY PAYMENT
(MORTGAGE AMOUNT $125,000)
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Canadian mortgage payment factors Instructions:
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Determine the appropriate 5-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate, which is easiest to qualify for. Run your finger down the left column of the table below to find the rate (round to the nearest 1/4%).
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» Bear in mind that this is a rough estimate. If you have several other large loans already, you may qualify for less. Also, banks and trust companies vary in their policies. The best way to know what you can afford is to go to the lending institution of your choice and get pre-qualified.
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Mortgage payment calculation chart %
INTEREST RATES
15 YEARS
2.50%
AMORTIZATION PERIODS 20 YEARS
25 YEARS
30 YEARS
$666
$529
$448
$394
2.75%
$678
$541
$461
$407
3.00%
$690
$554
$473
$421
3.25%
$702
$566
$486
$434
3.50%
$714
$579
$499
$448
3.75%
$726
$591
$513
$461
4.00%
$738
$604
$526
$476
4.25%
$750
$617
$540
$490
4.50%
$763
$630
$553
$504
4.75%
$775
$644
$567
$519
5.00%
$788
$657
$582
$534
5.25%
$801
$671
$596
$549
5.50%
$814
$684
$610
$564
5.75%
$827
$698
$625
$579
6.00%
$840
$712
$640
$595
6.25%
$853
$726
$655
$611
6.50%
$866
$741
$670
$626
6.75%
$880
$755
$685
$642
7.00%
$893
$769
$700
$659
Table provided by Calum Ross, Owner, President and Principal Broker at Calum Ross Mortgage. He can be reached at 416.410.9905, calum@calumross.com and calumross.com MAY 2 - 16, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 97
Compare mortgage rates for your best deal CHARTERED BANKS
Variable
6 Months
1 Year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
ATB Financial
2.35
4
2.94
2.64
2.54
2.69
2.74
Alterna Svgs/Alterna Bk
2.45
4
2.98
2.98
2.98
2.94
2.78
Bank of Montreal
2.85
4
2.89
2.84
3.39
3.89
2.79
Bank of Nova Scotia
2.85
4.55
3.09
3.39
3.89
4.49
3.04
3.65
4.2
4.74
2.99
2.79
2.25
6.70op
6.35op
Canadian Western Bank CFF Bank
4
CIBC
2.85
Manulife Bank
2.55
4.45
National Bank
n/a
4.4
President’s Choice Finan
2.85
TD Canada Trust
2.85
Tangerine
2.85
6.30op
6.30op 3.29
4.00op
6.30op
6.30op
6.45op
6.50op
6.45op
6.30op
3.14
2.89
2.5
Royal Bank
4.00op
2.29
4.00op
3.55
2.69
2.89
2.69 4.79
3
2.94
2.84
2.79
2.79
2.89
2.84
3.39
2.74
2.84
6.70op
3.35op
6.70op 3.04
3.65
3.49
2.73
4.44
2.89
2.24
3.39
3.89
2.74
3.19
3.24
3.49
3.69
3.79
3.14 2.89 6.70op 3.35 6.30op 2.89 3.14 6.50op 3.29 6.45op
3.25 2.59 6.30op 3.5 6.30op 2.44 3.09 6.30op 3.09 6.50op
3.95 3.39
4.74 3.89
4.99 4.64
3.7
4.3
4.35
2.54 3.75
2.64 4.39
2.64 3.29
3.39
3.89
4.49
3.01
3.1 6.25op 2.89 6.30op 2.19 3.04 6.34op 2.69 3.09 6.30op 2.25 6.25op 3.95 3.09 6.30op 2.85 2.95op 2.7
3.33
3.65
3.13
2.95
2.99
2.79
2.34 3.19
2.54 2.99
2.69 2.69
2.89 3.75
3.04 4.39
3.09 4.79
3.35
2.7
3.05
4.35 3.55
4.84 3.29
5.14 2.69
2.95
3.05
3.15
2.75
2.85
2.85
3.14
6.30op
2.29
6.30op
6.30op
4.39
4.64
TRUST COMPANIES Community Trust Concentra Financial
n/a n/a
6.5 5
Effort Trust
n/a
4.45
Home Trust Company Investors Group Trust
2.35 n/a
3.95 4.2
MTCC
2.85
4.55
OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Airline Financial C.U.
4
Comtech Credit Union
2.45
6.2
First National Fin FirstOntario C.U.
. LP
3.1 2.85
n/a
4.2
IC Savings London Life Luminus Financial
2.45
2.89 6.40op 2.29 2.99 6.34op 2.99 3.14 6.50op 2.85
4
3.6 3.09
MCAP Meridian Credit Union
2.35 2.65
Parama Credit Union
2.65
2.8
Steinbach Credit Union
2.4
2.6
Notes: **Interest rate charged subject to adjustment during term mortgage. Please consult institution for term of years available. All rates are prime rates and subject to change without notice. R.O.R. RATES ON REQUEST op OPEN ----- NOT QUOTING N/A NOT AVAILABLE April 15, 2015. Prepared By Fiscal Agents Financial Information Services 905.844.7700
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Uxbridge – Foxtrail
An exclusive enclave of 46 bungalow townhomes from the $400’s. brookfieldhomes.ca
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Markham – Accolades
Now open – singles, semis and townhomes in Markham. treasurehill.com National Homes
Etobicoke – Richview
Freehold townhomes in the heart of Etobicoke from the $570’s. nationalhomes.com Tribute Communities
Nobleton – Gates of Nobleton
Grand opening now on – luxurious detached homes on 50-, 60- and 70-ft. lots. mytribute.ca Tribute Communities
Oshawa – U.C.
Grand opening of this new master-planned community in north Oshawa. mytribute.ca
Averton Homes
Mount Albert – Victoria Highlands
NEW OPENINGS Ballymore Homes
Now open – community of bungalows and two-storey homes. victoriahighlands.com Arista Homes
North York – Goddard on the Valley
Tottenham – Mill Street Village
Model home now open for these semis and select number of detached homes. aristahomes.com
Averton Homes
Brampton – Valleylands on Chinguacousy
Grand opening now on for these 50-ft. ravine lot homes. millstreethomes.com
Fieldgate Homes
Bowmanville – Beacon Hill
Grand opening – freehold towns, 28-ft. linked singles, 38- and 45-ft. detached singles. fieldgatehomes.com
Rosebury Homes
Brampton – Mount Pleasant North
Now open – collection of detached homes on 40-ft. lots from the low $400’s. averton.ca
Woodbridge – Riverside in Pine Grove
Now open – an intimate enclave of urban towns by the river. liveatriverside.ca Rosehaven Homes
Caledon – Lotus Pointe
Now open – two- and three-storey freehold towns from $459,990 and 36-ft. singles from $614,990. moveuptocaledon.ca Laurier Homes
Scarborough – Keeler Park
Now open – a small enclave of architecturally distinct semis and detached home designs. laurierhomes.com Andrin Homes
Vaughan – Maple Station
Now open – modern freehold townhomes from the low $600’s. andrinhomes.com Rosehaven Homes
Brampton – Urban Towndominiums at Mount Pleasant
Grand Opening now on – collection of 64 spacious two- and three-bedroom Towndominiums. rosehavenurban.com Madison Homes
Markham – Greensborough
A limited number of detached 36-, 41- and 45-ft. lots. madisonhomes.ca
Mattamy Homes
Rosehaven Homes
Bradford – DreamFields
Limited release of 45- and 36-ft. singles from $519,990s. rosehavenhomes.com Ballymore Homes/Briarwood Homes
Sutton – Jubilee
Singles on 36-, 40- and 50-ft. lots from the $300’s. myjubilee.ca Brookfield Residential
Aurora – The Arbors
New phase of two- and three-storey upscale townhomes in a master-planned community. brookfieldhomes.ca Brookfield Residential
Tottenham – Willow Glen
Phase II now open – 36, 43- and 50-ft. designs. brookfieldhomes.ca Brookfield Residential
Alliston – Treetops
Phase 2 now open – 32-, 36- and 45-ft. single-family homesites. brookfieldhomes.ca Fieldgate Homes
Etobicoke – Humber Mews
New release of urban townhomes and new balcony suites. fieldgatehomes.com Menkes
Etobicoke – Humber Mews
New release of townhomes with basement and garage access, from $559,990. menkes.com Empire Communities
Brampton – Lakeside
New 38-ft. designs in a community of townhomes, semis and detached homes. empirelakeside.com Mattamy Homes
Oakville – The Preserve
Now open – this selection of three-storey townhomes and detached homes on 30-, 38and 45-ft. lots. mattamyhomes.com
A new release of Village Homes and 34-, 38- and 45-ft. detached homes. mattamyhomes.com
Fieldgate Homes
Markham – Cornell Rouge
Forest Hill Homes & Madison Homes
Richmond Hill – The Humberlands
New release of freehold towns and singles on 30-, 36- and 40-ft. lots. cornellrouge.com
Aspen Ridge Homes
Brampton – Spring Valley Village
Grand opening – 30-, 36- and 50-ft. singles close to parks, schools, shopping and more. fieldgatehomes.com
Ballantry Homes
Richmond Hill – Kettle Lakes Club
New release of semi-detached and detached homes surrounded by valley lands. ballantryhomes.com
National Homes
Oshawa – Park Ridge
Now open in Richmond Hill – a collection of executive townhomes on a protected ravine. aspenridgehomes.com
Forest Hill – The Churchill Collection
Now open at Spadina and St. Clair, refined townhome residences. churchillcollection.ca
NEW RELEASES Aspen Ridge Homes/Regal Crest Homes/CountryWide Homes
Brampton – Credit Manor Heights
Phase 3 final release of 50’ and 70-ft. luxury singles from the mid $800’s. yourkingdom.ca Menkes
Etobicoke – Dwell City Towns
New release of urban townhomes in the heart of Etobicoke. menkes.com
Tribute Communities
New 40-, 50- and never before seen 36-ft. designs on extra deep lots. mytribute.ca
Aspen Ridge Homes
Markham – Upper Cornell
New release now available – semis and detached homes on 30-ft. lots. aspenridgehomes.com Great Gulf Homes
Bradford – Summerlyn Village
Limited edition detached homes on premium conservation lots. greatgulf.com Queensgate Avalee
Brampton – Vales of the Humber
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