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community focus features 24 Brampton
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Fieldgate Homes
Move in soon at Valleylands in west Brampton
36 Multi-site
Mattamy Homes
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NEW RISKS COMMUNITIES & REWARDS OF SUPPORTING REAL ESTATE TRANSIT INVESTING
BILD NAMES CASHING WINNERS IN ON OF ANNUAL YOUR AWARDS HOME EQUITY
GIVINGA YOUR NEW YEAR, WINDOWS THE DESIGNER A NEW ATTITUDE TREATMENT
ON THE COVER
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COLUMNISTS
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Madison Homes legacy in desirable Markham
52 Mississauga Dunpar Homes
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Heritage Gate – the prestige of living on Mississauga Road
66 Tottenham
Ballymore Homes
Grand Opening of 50-ft. homes at Mill Street Village
84 Caledon Monarch
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regular and special features
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BILD Report
New communities support transit by Bryan Tuckey
Fundamentally Speaking Builders give Ontario budget 1.5 thumbs up by Wayne Karl
Tarion Report
Presenting... the best in customer service by Howard Bogach
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Design Secrets
Giving your windows the designer treatment by Jane Lockhart
Legally Speaking Closing costs 101 by Jayson Schwarz
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Mortgage Advice
A financial reason to not overpay for your home by Alyssa Richard
Taxing Issues
Determining your deductions
by Henry Choo Chong
HOMEBUYERS’ HELP
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Mortgage Calculator and Rate Table
107 GTA Hot Sheet
Two pages of new openings, new releases and preview registrations
IN THE NEWS
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Lotus Pointe
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Averton Homes
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Come celebrate at Lotus Pointe in Caledon May 30 and 31 unveils designer decorated model homes in Niagara-on-the-Lake
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//EDITOR’S NOTE
Moving made easy Due diligence a must with this part of the homebuying
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hether you’re relocating from one coast to the other or moving to your first place out of your parents’ home, moving can be hectic, exciting and certainly stressful. But, relax. You can eliminate all of the anxiety associated with moving by taking control of the situation with confidence. If you decide to move yourself, book a moving truck well in advance from a reliable company that can help with some tips on moving as well as advice regarding the size of vehicle you will need.
If you decide to go with a pro, ask your friends and family to recommend a mover. Call at least three companies to ask about their services and then decide. Professional movers can do everything for you if you wish, from packing and unpacking, to disconnecting appliances and electronics, but of course there’s extra cost involved. Make sure you understand the terms of your agreement no matter what you decide, as well as any additional costs such as insurance and mileage fees, so you can budget accordingly. Happy moving!
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Housing valuations Who and what to believe when it comes to this important information?
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or homeowners, when someone says your home is drastically overvalued, naturally, you worry. If you’re a prospective homebuyer, such news might cause you to delay your purchase or otherwise change plans. The problem is – who and what to believe? One source is saying Canada’s housing is overvalued by 60 per cent, another says by 30 per cent, and another still saying that it’s all just right. “Far too many foreign economists try to make overly simplified statements about foreign housing markets they don’t understand enough about,” Calum Ross, mortgage broker and real estate investor in Toronto, told New Home Guide. “Canada is home to a very diverse group of people with local economics that are vastly different,” Ross says. “Saying there is a Canadian housing
market is no less ridiculous than saying there is ‘Canadian temperature.’”
Thankfully, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. adds some perspective in its House Price Analysis and Assessment, which provides a market-by-market snapshot by Canada’s larger centres. The report attached a risk level – low, moderate or high – for the major cities, using risk factors of overheating, acceleration in house prices, overvaluation and overbuilding. With Regina and Winnipeg, of all places, the only major centres earning “high risk” assessments, CMHC’s report reminds us that housing markets must be assessed on a micro level. Canada’s most expensive market, Vancouver, earned a “low risk,” while Toronto, often mentioned in conversations about overvaluation, was ranked as “moderate risk.”
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Susan Legge
DIRECTOR OF SALES, NATIONAL
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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
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TAXING ISSUES
HENRY CHOO CHONG, CGA
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Surround yourself with nature in Treasure Hill’s Southfield Meadow. Buying a home in Caledon will give you the opportunity to live in one of the most nature-inspired neighbourhoods in the GTA. With the Credit River and the Bruce Trail located nearby, you can enjoy the tranquility of your beautiful new home amidst the surrounding stunning landscape.
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//BILD REPORT
New communities support transit » 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).
In the provincial budget a few weeks ago, there was funding set aside for municipal infrastructure projects that will go a long way in welcoming the population and jobs that are forecast to come to the GTA over the next few decades. One of the big pieces will be the fully-funded $1.6-billion light rail transit line in Peel Region, connecting the cities of Mississauga and Brampton along Hurontario-Main Street. When it was announced, Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie said the funding would help to build the city’s largest infrastructure project and called it “transformational.” City of Brampton Mayor Linda Jeffrey said the “transit option will act as a catalyst for further investment.” I agree that the much-needed transit investment is a big step in the right direction and will prove to be transformational in a positive way if there are appropriate planning policies in place to support it. By that, I mean the transit investment needs to be supported by the creation of transit-supported communities. Building complete communities, with the appropriate density of people and employment spaces, along transit lines like the new one in Mississauga and Brampton makes sense because they will help to sustain the operation of the service over the long term. In the land development and home building industry, we refer to predesignating and pre-zoning as a strategy that municipalities can use to encourage certain types of construction along transit corridors. So the next step is for
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municipalities to create and update land-use plans, like their zoning by-laws, to support the transit investment so that there will be the ridership necessary to support the transit. Mississauga and Brampton’s LRT isn’t the only transit corridor that could benefit. Other examples include the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, which is under construction in Toronto now, and there was the recent announcement of construction starting on the 11-kilometre, 18-stop Finch West LRT. The Finch line is forecast to carry 40,000 rides a day by 2031. To achieve that forecast density, the industry should not have to fight for appropriate intensification along these transit corridors and people who want to live and work nearby should not be delayed by drawn-out approval processes. This is not a time for small plans – it’s time for everyone to embrace the change that comes with high density development needed to support the long-term sustainability of this $1.6-billion investment. What’s most important is that we all work together to have better movement of goods and people, so that it gets easier to move around the region as we continue to grow.
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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 2,010 to 2,944 sq. ft. and start from the low $600’s. It’s never been easier to come home to Valleylands!
LOCATION West Brampton HOUSING TYPE 45- and 50-ft. singles CONTACT 905.457.0445 fieldgatehomes.com
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//COMMUNITY FOCUS...continued
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 $760’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 16 - 30, 2015
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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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Come celebrate at Lotus Pointe You’re invited to celebrate the success at Lotus Pointe in Caledon on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 from noon to 4 p.m. This inspired new master-planned community is now 50 per cent sold, with more than 250 families purchased. Bring your friends and family and enjoy music, food and refreshments, face painting, balloon animals and more. Located at Hwy. 10 and Old School Road, nature intersects elegance to create a peaceful and stunning home environment. At Lotus Pointe, you can enjoy the serenity of the scenic countryside yet
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have easy accessibility to the GTA via Hwys. 10, 410 and 407. A short drive from the city of Brampton, this master-planned community provides small town charm with a Caledon address, allowing you to live both a convenient and relaxed lifestyle. With a variety of two and three-storey townhomes as well as a collection of 36- to 50-ft. Singles, you’re sure to find something that’s the perfect fit for your family. Take advantage of this amazing opportunity, brought to you by four committed home builders with long-standing and impressive reputations in the industry. Move up to Caledon and discover a new way of life! If you will be joining us at our upcoming event, kindly RSVP your attendance at lotuspointecaledon.com We look forward to seeing you there!
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COMING SOON GARDEN AND VILLAGE TOWNHOMES IN WHITBY We will soon be launching this incredible new collection of 2-storey Garden Towns and back-to-back 3-storey Village Towns, each loaded with luxury features from top to bottom. With a beautifully landscaped central courtyard. And all located minutes from the GO Station and close to downtown Whitby’s shops, restaurants, schools, parks and services.
REGISTER TODAY and be the first to see it...and own it. DON’T DELAY – with new home values like this, these townhomes will sell out quickly!
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Live without compromise AT SUMMERLYN VILLAGE IN BRADFORD THIS IS WHAT MAKES A
NEIGHBOURHOOD GREAT
Great Gulf ’s Summerlyn Village in Bradford continues to be a highly coveted new home community featuring gently winding boulevards and an abundance of greenspaces. Now, you can tour two spectacular new model homes to help you envision life in this popular community, where prices are up to $300,000 less than the equivalent choices in the Greater Toronto Area. Just 15 minutes north of Vaughan and only five minutes from the GO train, Summerlyn Village offers the best in convenience and connectivity. IT’S TIME TO BRAG
ABOUT BRADFORD
Summerlyn Village residents also enjoy neighbourhood amenities within 32 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | MAY 16 - 30, 2015
GREAT GULF | Summerlyn Village walking distance, such as schools, shopping and the amazing new Bradford West Gwillimbury Leisure Centre. Summerlyn Village itself is home to 60 acres of protected open space, neighbourhood parks and miles of walking and biking trails, offering great opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. Discover detached homes with two car garages on 40- and 50-ft. lots from 2,275 to 4,010 sq. ft., and priced from only $575,990. Among the standard features are gourmet kitchens, nine-ft. main floor ceiling heights and natural finish oak strip hardwood flooring. Watch for a new release of 36-ft. lots coming soon. LOCATION Bradford HOUSING TYPE Detached homes with two car garages on 40- and 50-ft. lots from 2,275 to 4,010 sq. ft. SALES CENTRE Hwy. 88, just west of Professor Day Drive, at 22 Downey Emerald Drive CONTACT 905.775.3461 greatgulf.com
The company’s cornerstones are great locations, striking designs, construction technology and an unwavering commitment to improving your home buying experience. THE GREAT GULF DIFFERENCE
For 40 years, Great Gulf has continued to transform the way homes are built. The company’s cornerstones are great locations, striking designs, construction technology and an unwavering commitment to improving your home buying experience. Innovative H+ME Technology construction allows Great Gulf to perfect every aspect of your home. The end result is homes that are brighter, healthier, more energy efficient and quite simply, better built. Exceptional quality and value for today. Peace of mind for the years ahead. That’s the Great Gulf difference. Great Gulf’s Summerlyn Village Sales Centre is conveniently located off Hwy. 88, just west of Professor Day Drive, at 22 Downey Emerald Drive. For hours and more information, call 905.775.3461 or visit greatgulf.com MAY 16 - 30, 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!
BILD 2014 P2G COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR BILD 2012 HOME BUILDER OF THE YEAR CHBA 2011 GRAND SAM AWARD WINNER
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//COMMUNITY FOCUS
Coming this year:
GREAT NEW COMMUNITIES
from the BILD Home Builder Of The Year
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or an unprecedented sixth time, Mattamy Homes was recently named BILD’s Builder of the Year. This is spectacular news for anyone considering a move to the east, west or central GTA. Being named Home Builder of the Year recognizes the excellence of a builder as interpreted by the homeowners themselves. Among the topics considered are design and construction quality, customer commitment, professional development of staff, contribution to the community and contribution to the home building industry. Mattamy homeowners are the big winners at the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) awards Impressively, Mattamy also received top standing in two other categories. Project of the Year, Lowrise was awarded to The Preserve in Oakville. As well, Best New Home Design, Single, 2,500 to 4,000 Sq. Ft., went to The Snapdragon model in St. John’s Forest in Aurora. Clearly, new buyers can expect similar levels of industry leading design, finish and comprehensive customer service in the forthcoming communities. In Scarborough, Mattamy will soon open Heron Park. Cranberry Hill will open in Waterdown. And in the Pickering area, Mattamy will reprise its presence with Seaton. You’ll find picturesque ponds and greenspace in Mattamy communities
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Heron Park offers enhanced living in an established community A neighbourhood with all the amenities you’d expect for city living, Heron Park also offers the serenity of open park spaces and access to the calming shore vistas of Lake Ontario. Naturally, local schools are nearby, and of course there’s plenty to do outside, thanks to nearby community centres, parks and trails. The neighbourhood also offers a full array of shopping, professional services and nightlife. Mattamy will offer an inviting selection of Village Homes and townhomes suited to splendid city living.
MATTAMY HOMES | Multi-site
Mattamy will offer an inviting selection of Village Homes and townhomes suited to splendid city living. Model home In Wildflowers
Model home In St. John’s Forest
The Preserve Model Row
Cranberry Hill is arriving in Waterdown Tucked south of Burlington, just off the major artery of Dundas (or Hwy. 5), sits the charming community of Cranberry Hill. The new phase is already eagerly anticipated as much for its prized access – to transit at Aldershot GO station, plus the 403 and QEW – as its own local offering of boutiques and fine dining and friendly neighhbours.
Cranberry Hill is expected to offer an inviting and affordable selection of townhomes and detached designs. Seaton will make life more attractive in the new Taunton neighbourhood Based on the success of Mattamy’s previous Creekside community, this highly anticipated extension promises wonderful living in Pickering. Nestled among preserved woods, Seaton will offer its residents plenty of walking and biking paths, playgrounds and parks. Plus, homeowners will have the convenience of easy access to work, shopping and even more play and recreation. Known for providing homeowners with abundance of choice, we can expect a full complement of townhomes and detached designs. Mattamy creates vibrant communities of real character It’s important to note that whatever community a homebuyer finds most appealing, Mattamy also offers a selection of exterior home styles, Architect’s Choice options on floorplans, plus the ability to personally select finishes that reflect personal tastes. In other words, the builder encourages a level of personalization that keeps streetscapes fresh and visually appealing. Inside, of course, the homes are designed to accommodate the different ways modern families live real lives. Rooms are designed to be and feel spacious, bright, and are arranged to allow families to work, play and live very well together. For more information and to register, visit mattamyhomes.com MAY 16 - 30, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 37
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.
R E G I S T E R @ AU R O R A T R A I L S .C O M
ALL WILL BE UNVEILED AT OUR
FINAL RELEASE THIS JUNE DON’T MISS OUT • R E G I S T E R @ A U R O R A T R A I L S . C O M
FREEHOLD TOWNS FROM THE LOW $600’S
SEMIS FROM THE UPPER $600’S
SINGLES FROM THE UPPER $700’S
Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. E. & O. E.
//FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING
Builders give Ontario budget 1.5 thumbs up » by WAYNE KARL
WAYNE KARL
is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and business. In Fundamentally Speaking, Wayne explores the basics – such as economic fundamentals – you need to examine when buying property. He can be reached at wayne.karl@ypnexthome.ca
or follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl
Home builders in Ontario have given the 2015 Ontario budget the thumbs up – citing infrastructure investment that is ultimately good news for homebuyers. In the Ontario budget released on April 23, the province committed to the largest public infrastructure investment in Ontario’s history – more than $130 billion over 10 years. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
» $31.5 billion over 10 years for Moving Ontario Forward — about $16 billion in transit projects in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) and about $15 billion in transportation and other priority infrastructure projects outside the GTHA. » $11.9 billion in 2015-16 on infrastructure, such as roads, public transit, water systems, hospitals and schools. Along with reducing gridlock, new transit projects should support the province’s investment-ready communities initiative and the creation of new housing and employment centres, says the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA). “People need better transit options,” says OHBA president Vince Molinaro. “The province’s massive transit invest-
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ment should support the creation of transit-supported 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.” The next step is for municipalities to support this provincial investment by creating land-use plans that generate the ridership necessary to support long-term operations for transit infrastructure, OHBA says. In the past, the association has recommended provincial funding be directly linked to a municipal requirement to immediately update the land-use planning and zoning in those transit corridors. The province must ensure that there are strong municipal requirements to align all transit investment with land-use planning by requiring appropriate density zoning along those corridors. “The provincial investment in transit is a golden opportunity for municipalities to create investment-ready communities,” says Molinaro. “In the past, municipalities have failed to do that work, leaving developers and builders to fight for appropriate intensification in those transit corridors. It doesn’t have to be this way; municipalities must modernize zoning and create transit-supported communities to fully maximize the provincial transit investment announced in today’s budget.” It’s a good budget, but not quite deserving of two full thumbs up. OHBA CEO Joe Vaccaro points out that certain tax credits need to be adjusted to reflect rising home values – in particular, the 2009 HST New Housing Rebate. “The current provincial threshold is $400,000, but with the cost escalation in new neighbour taxes and housing prices, the threshold should be adjusted every five years to support housing affordability for new-home buyers.”
DECORATED MODEL HOMES NOW OPEN
MARKHAM
THORNHILL
NEW RELEASE AND DESIGNS
Luxury homes on 60’ ravine lots from $1.8 Million
Freehold Townhomes from the high $600’s Singles on 30’, 36’ & 40’ lots from the $800’s
MARKHAM
GRAND OPENING
Luxury Bonus Package Singles on 41’ & 45’ lots from $1 Million
SALES OFFICE 650 Valley Vista Drive (Dufferin at Major MacKenzie) 905-417-1203
SALES OFFICE 655 Cornell Centre Blvd. (at 16th Avenue) 905-472-7667
SALES OFFICE 4 Green Hollow Court (9th line and Bur Oak) 905-201-7700
madisonhomes.ca Get Social with us:
@ mymadisonhome
mymadisonhome
*Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. E. & O. E. See Sales Representative for details.
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//COMMUNITY FOCUS
Cornell Rouge Town
MADISON HOMES
legacy in desirable Markham
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he city of Markham has undergone remarkable growth to become a globalized, diverse and accessible community, leading in environment and urban design. With the construction of a new multi-million-dollar athletic facility, serving as a venue during the Pan Am Games this summer, this world-class sports venue will raise Markham’s international profile even further. Markham’s excellent transportation network, schools, parks, recreation facilities, shopping centres, hospitals, community centres and libraries elevate the quality of life and offers the best of modern and convenient living. For decades, Madison Homes has 42 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | MAY 16 - 30, 2015
been setting the standard for value, design and customer satisfaction with awardwinning residential projects in Markham, including Unionville Estates and Upcountry I and II and Madison’s legacy continues within the Greensborough and Cornell Rouge communities. CORNELL ROUGE
Madison Homes’ Cornell Rouge is located next door to the Rouge Park, one of the world’s largest natural landscapes located in an urban area with more than 40 sq. km. of protected forests, meadows, ponds and wetlands. Located east of Cornell Centre Boulevard and stretching north of Hwy. 7 to 16th Avenue, Cornell Rouge appeals to buyers looking to live in an optimal location, close to nature and modern amenities. Madison Homes offers a large variety of detached singles and freehold townhomes, providing dynamic and comfortable living spaces with attractive, classic elevations. There are a variety of alternate or optional layouts to choose from including additional bedrooms, bathrooms, flex spaces and even coach houses. Select a townhome with single or double car garage, starting from the high $600,000s (ranging from 1,881 to 2,262 sq. ft.) and take advantage of a limited time bonus package worth thousands of dollars in upgrade features, including
MADISON HOMES | Multi-site hardwood flooring, granite kitchen countertops, kitchen cabinetry and decor dollars. Beautiful detached homes on nine-, 11- and 12-metre lots and ranging in size from 2,190 to 3,237 sq. ft. with four bedrooms and double car garages start from the $800,000s. Don’t wait. Visit the four fully decorated model homes to discover the perfect home for your family. LOCATION Markham HOUSING TYPE Cornell Rouge, detached singles and freehold townhomes; Greensborough, detached 41- and 45-ft. homes SALES CENTRE Cornell Rouge, 655 Cornell Centre Blvd. at 16th Avenue; Greensborough, 4 Green Hollow Crt., 9th Line and Bur Oak CONTACT Cornell Rouge, 905.472.7667 Greensborough, 905.417.1203 madisonhomes.ca
GREENSBOROUGH
Madison Homes recently released its latest phase in Greensborough, an established, master-planned community, featuring parks, playing fields, woodlots and nearby walking and biking trails. Situated at Ninth Line just north of 16th Avenue, the community has been designed with streets arching around creating cul-de-sacs and winding crescents resulting in pleasing streetscapes with grassy landscaped medians. Detached 41- and 45-ft. models ranging from 2,519 to 3,237 sq. ft., starting from $1 million, offer a variety of functional open-concept layouts with living space flowing easily and elegantly from room to room. Fall in love with the spacious bright kitchens complete with island and breakfast bars, the family room with a cosy fireplace and the dining and living areas perfect for entertaining and everyday living. Luxury features offered include soaring 10-ft. ceilings on the main floor and grand nine-ft. ceilings on the second floor, granite kitchen countertops with double bowl undermount sink, upgraded kitchen cabinetry with extended height uppers, stained oak strip hardwood flooring (3.25-by-.75-in.) on the main floor, stained oak stairs and pickets and much, much more. Madison Homes’ vision of this spectacular master-planned town began more than a decade ago, and today Greensborough is a highly desired and thriving residential community within the city of Markham. The Cornell Rouge Sales Office is located at 655 Cornell Centre Blvd. (at 16th Avenue), call 905.472.7667. The Greensborough Sales Office is at 4 Green Hollow Crt. (9th Line and Bur Oak), call 905.417.1203. You can also visit madisonhomes.ca
Golden Oak model home
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//TARION REPORT
Presenting… the best in customer service » by HOWARD BOGACH
HOWARD BOGACH
is President and CEO of Tarion Warranty Corp. His column appears monthly in New Home Guide. For more information about how Tarion helps new-home buyers, visit tarion.com or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/ TarionWarrantyCorp.
The results are in, and Tarion is proud to present new-home builders with awards based on the voices of thousands of new homeowners across the province. The Tarion Awards of Excellence are the only awards in Ontario that recognize home builders solely based on homeowners’ satisfaction with their customer service delivery. Every year, I travel across the province and take note of the beautiful new homes and communities that are being built. But I also know that a home builder’s job isn’t complete just because the last tile has been laid. A great builder ensures its customers feel supported long after they’ve settled into their new home. The 2015 Tarion Awards of Excellence finalists demonstrate that excellent customer service is an essential part of the experience and can make the difference between a good home builder, and a great one. I officially presented the awards at a luncheon in April, joined by Tarion’s newly-elected Chairman of the Board Mark Basciano and Members of Provincial Parliament. I’d like to congratulate the following builders for receiving a 2015 Tarion Awards of Excellence: » The Tricar Group, London – Highrise Category » Fusion Homes, Guelph – Large Volume Category » Klemencic Homes, Trenton – Medium Volume Category » Rochon Construction, North Bay – Small Volume Category Once again, we presented awards to some repeat recipients. This is The Tricar Group’s second year in a row receiving this award in the highrise category. For Fusion Homes, it was the company’s fourth year in a row and for Kelemncic, its third consecutive year. These builders not only demonstrate excellence in customer service, but have maintained consistency in its delivery over the years. This was the second time Rochon Construction has been a finalist, and the first time receiving a Tarion Award of Excellence.
Fusion Homes, Tarion’s Chairman of the Board, Mark Basciano (top right), presenting the award to Fusion Homes. 44 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | MAY 16 - 30, 2015
Tricar Group, Tarion’s President and CEO, Howard Bogach (top, third from right), presenting the award to The Tricar Group.
It is always exciting to present a builder with its first award, and hear the philosophy on providing excellent customer service. This year’s awards and finalists were based on a comprehensive survey sent to more than 49,000 Ontario homeowners who took possession of a new home between October 1, 2013 and September 30, 2014. We received almost 7,900 responses, representing 16 per cent of consumers who bought a new home in Ontario during that time, which are enough responses to provide statistical accuracy. To be eligible for the awards, builders must have had a minimum of five possessions and must have received a specific number of completed questionnaires depending on the category for which they are being considered. Tarion sends out surveys annually across Ontario to all new-home owners in their first year of possession. Homeowners are asked questions from every stage of the homeownerbuilder relationship, beginning with the signing of the agreement of purchase and sale, through construction, the predelivery inspection, and finally their after-sales service. Purchasing a new home is an exciting time, but can also be a stressful one. These builders not only build beautifully constructed homes, they also stand behind their construction and make sure their homebuyers are supported during the entire process. With almost 300 builders in Ontario eligible for the Tarion Awards of Excellence, to be among the finalists demonstrates a commitment to first-rate service. These builders are setting a standard of excellence in the new home building industry in Ontario.
GRAND OPENING
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STARLANE HOMES • RIVERGLEN 3 ELEV. 3 • 45’ LOT
Located at Dundas St. & Neyagawa Blvd. PRESENTATION CENTRE HOURS: Monday to Thursday: 1pm-8pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday & Sunday: 11am-6pm
*Prices and information correct at press time. Some lots may have premiums. Map not to scale. All illustrations reflect artist’s impression. E.&.O.E.
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//IN THE NEWS
Averton Homes
UNVEILS TWO DESIGNER DECORATED MODEL HOMES LOCATED IN THE HEART OF NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE
The Great Room
The Braeburn Kitchen
On Saturday, April 18, representatives from Averton Homes were joined by hundreds of excited homebuyers at the official grand opening of Averton Square’s two designer decorated model homes. Offering affordable luxury at its finest, Averton Square features an exclusive enclave of 20 bungalow homes located right in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Representing Averton’s unequivocal standards in home design, the newly designer decorated model homes feature open-concept floorplans, beautifully designed interiors, and the finest architectural details. Two-bedroom layouts, The Braeburn at 2,132 sq. ft., and The Russet at 2,418 sq. ft., fuse contemporary luxury and innovative design. 46 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | MAY 16 - 30, 2015
Ranging in size from 1,357 to 2,423 sq. ft. and priced from the low $600’s, exteriors at Averton Square will feature architecturally designed streetscapes and elevations, brick detailing, vinyl siding and/or brick with stone detailing, and big country-style porches. Interiors will include nine-ft. ceiling heights and natural oak hardwood flooring on the main floor, oak veneer staircases and direct-vent natural gas fireplaces. The chef-inspired gourmet kitchens will feature custom-quality cabinetry, granite countertops and under-mounted stainless steel sinks. Dubbed “Canada’s Prettiest Town,” Niagara-on-the-Lake has a rich history and character that lives in its tree-lined streets and parks. Located in the heart of Niagara-onthe-Lake, residences have unique access to the town’s local amenities, and residents will enjoy some of the finest dining/shopping destinations in Ontario. In a community of 27 wineries (from large estates, to medium-size operations to small boutique wineries), Averton Square offers residents everything they need right at their doorstep. Come and tour our model homes! The Averton Square Presentation Centre is located at 120 John St. W., Niagara-on-the-Lake. Hours are Monday to Tuesday (by appointment only), Wednesday to Friday from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call 905.378.2500 or visit avertonsquare.com
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Room designed by Jane Lockhart, Jane Lockhart, B.A.A.I.D, intern ARIDO, Principal Designer, Jane Lockhart Interior Design (janelockhart.com) Photography, Gillian Jackson (gillianjackson.ca) courtesy Kylemore Communities (kylemorecommunities.com)
Giving your windows the designer treatment » by JANE LOCKHART
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When moving into a new space, sometimes, the window treatments are often an afterthought as new homeowners struggle to put their own personal stamp in their new home. Window treatments are important as they are like the finishing jewelry for an outfit, but for the home. They are not only necessary, but add character as well. Window treatments go so far beyond personal style, they have a job to do as well. A good window treatment will complement the new space without looking like they are working too hard. This can be achieved by first determining what functions the window coverings should perform. A window covering is seldom just for show. Most people are looking for privacy, light control or to manage temperature. In a new space, it is important to first determine what “job” the window treatment needs to do. This will make it much easier to select the best type for the new space. There are two types of window treatments, operable and fixed. Operable means that the homeowner is able to operate them or move them, and fixed are non-moving. Once a homeowner has moved into their new space and is able to identify what their window coverings should be doing, it is then time to identify style. Layering is a fabulous option for both style and purpose. Many people will select blinds, as they offer many solutions, and then add fixed drapery panels for decoration. Layering of window coverings is the best way to complete a window as it adds function and a personal feel. These are all important factors in a new home. Blinds can be a great alternative, because they perform a function, but also come in so many different styles and colours. Blinds can also be rolled away completely or tilted to allow some lighting. If new-home owners don’t like the vertical strip, so synonymous of the blinds, and don’t want it to dominate their design, there are other options. If looking for warmth, look for a horizontal slat such as a wood or a fabric version
Room designed by Jane Lockhart, Jane Lockhart, B.A.A.I.D, intern ARIDO, Principal Designer, Jane Lockhart Interior Design (janelockhart.com) Photography, Gillian Jackson (gillianjackson.ca) courtesy Kylemore
Room designed by Jane Lockhart, Jane Lockhart, B.A.A.I.D, intern ARIDO, Principal Designer, Jane Lockhart Interior Design (janelockhart.com) Photography, Brandon Barré (brandonbarre.com)
called silhouette by Hunter Douglas (hunterdouglas.ca), which means they are all fabric and all sewn together. Most of the fabric is sheer except for one strip, which operates as the slat would on traditional blinds. Other options include solar screens if homeowners are looking to control the UV, or roller blinds for minimal light penetration. A roman blind is another great option to add definition to window treatments. This option can be suspended completely, covering the entire window or a portion of the window. Roman blinds can also be completely pulled up, creating a decorative ruching effect at the top of the window. When new-home owners are shopping for window treatments, it is important to know the difference between a shutter and a blind. Shutters cover the whole window and can be considered an all-in-one window covering so no additional drapery will be required. Shutters will reduce the amount of light generally entering a space. A blind is lighter and can be rolled away to show an open window but can be more delicate in moist areas. New condos have completely different needs in terms of window treatments versus a single family home. In a condo, blinds are important for managing solar heat. In addition, they also can be used for helping to maintain the interior focus within the
space. Views are great, but can be distracting especially at night when windows can act like a big black mirror. If, as a new homeowner, darkness for sleeping is a concern, add blinds for daytime light and privacy management and drapes for night time as these black out light the best. Whether for a new home or condo, don’t let the window treatments be an afterthought! When done right, they will let homeowners inject their own personality into the home while managing light, heat and privacy.
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Closing costs 101 » by JAYSON SCHWARZ
First of all, you are going to pay the legal fee, whatever the amount the two of you agreed to. 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.
At the closing of a new residential real estate transaction there are usually three groups who get paid: the builder, various governments, and the lawyer. Each group involves the payment on fairly specific items, and the builder and your lawyer will collect from you for the government remittance. Generally speaking, your lawyer collects all of the necessary money from your mortgage company and from you. You will need certified cheques, bank drafts or cash, because of your lawyer’s trust account requirements. Here’s how the builder gets paid, and where all the money your lawyer wants, needs to go. The builder will get paid the purchase price of the property less the deposit, plus certain other things. You may even get a credit for certain items, called adjustments. The adjustments will be reflected on a document called the Statement of Adjustments which contains a multitude of details, all related to your original agreement. The Statement of Adjustments will include the HST payable (the rebate will be broken out), the original purchase price on the property, real estate taxes, hydro expense, common expenses and maintenance fees (as applicable), connection costs, levies and charges, to name but a few. This document is incredibly important. Review it carefully and get everything explained to you, so you understand all the charges that you are required to pay. It is at this point that you find out the final number you are paying to the builder for your new home.
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The Ontario government and the City of Toronto will get paid for Land Transfer Tax, unless you are entitled to the rebate or exemption, and sales tax on goods (if applicable). There are many other items, but they usually show up on your lawyer’s disbursement account or trust reconciliation, as do the many municipal compliance request charges. Okay, now what about that lawyer? First of all, you are going to pay the legal fee, whatever the amount the two of you agreed to. You did of course have a pre-agreed fee, didn’t you? Then there is a list of disbursements. Disbursements are those monies expended by your lawyer on your behalf necessary to properly search and close the transaction. Be careful – it is here that someone may try to take advantage of you by charging large fax, mail and photocopy fees. Have your lawyer justify all expenditures that don’t make sense. Disbursements include registration charges, title insurance, couriers, searches of all kinds, and many other items necessary to close your transaction. Remember, a large part of your closing costs are based on what you negotiate at the beginning of your purchase, and are outlined in your Agreement of Purchase and Sale. Please remember, only a lawyer can provide legal service – that is the law!
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Annual BILD Awards RECOGNIZE THE BEST IN THE GTA’S BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY More than 1,100 members of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) gathered to celebrate the industry’s best on April 24. The 35th annual BILD Awards recognize the GTA’s best new-home communities, builders, developers and sales and marketing professionals in 36 unique categories. This year’s competition saw close to 1,000 submissions, which were evaluated by a panel of international judges. Mattamy Homes took home the evening’s biggest event – Home Builder of the Year – for the second year in a row. This is the sixth time that Mattamy has received this award. The Home Builder of the Year award recognizes the builder who sets the standard for the rest of the industry by their leadership in improving the overall image of building and development in the GTA. Each nominee is required to submit a list of 75 recent home occupants who are asked to submit a customer satisfaction survey – a key component in this category’s judging process. “The continued satisfaction of Mattamy’s home purchasers is a true testament to the quality of the communities they create across the GTA,” says BILD president and CEO Bryan Tuckey. The Green Builder of the Year, Highrise award was presented to Tridel for the sixth time in nine years. The company delivered almost 2,000 Green condominium homes in 2014, and currently has an additional 3,200 under construction. Tridel’s sites now divert 85 to 90 per cent of construction waste from landfills to recycling facilities. On the lowrise side, the Green Builder of the Year title was awarded to Sean. The 58 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | MAY 16 - 30, 2015
builder’s commitment to sustainability starts with the marketing campaign, which featured only digital brochures and floor plans to minimize paper. Manuals for contractors and homeowners were also provided to help educate them on low-impact development infrastructure and how to maximize usage of the homes’ energy-efficiency through proper maintenance. YC Condos, a condominium development in downtown Toronto by Canderel Residential Inc., was selected Highrise Project of the Year. Meanwhile Mattamy Homes won the Project of the Year award in the lowrise category for The Preserve in Oakville. The People’s Choice Award was presented to T he Academy by LeMine Investment Group and Devron Developments. The award saw industry professionals and the general public vote for their favourite entry among Project of the Year finalists from highrise and lowrise categories. More than 85,000 votes were recorded. In a special presentation, Colin J. Parsons was honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is the Association’s highest honour, recognizing and celebrating excellence within the building and development industry. Parsons served as the Association’s President 35 years ago, in 1978. For a complete list of award recipients, visit bildawards.com
HOME BUILDER OF THE YEAR Mattamy Homes
GREEN BUILDER OF THE YEAR – HIGHRISE Tridel Corporation
GREEN BUILDER OF THE YEAR – LOWRISE Sean
P2G COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR – HIGHRISE Tridel Corporation, Aquavista at Bayside – Brandon Communications, Drive Agency, Kirkor Architects & Planners
P2G COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR – LOWRISE TACC Developments, Arista Homes, Fieldgate Homes, Paradise Developments, Starlane Homes, Upper Unionville – Hunt Design Associates Inc., VA3 Design Inc., Jardin Design Group, Suriano Design Consultants Inc., Cole Engineering Group Ltd., The MBTW Group, KLM PLanning Partners Inc., John G. Williams Architect, David B. Searles Surveying
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD LeMine Investment Group & Devron Developments, The Academy – Kirkor Architects & Planners, McOuat Partnership, Milbourne Real Estate, UNION31
PROJECT OF THE YEAR – HIGHRISE Canderel Residential Inc., YC Condos – Yonge at College – Brandon Communications, Burdifilek Interior Design, G. Ryan Design, Graziani + Corazza Architects
PROJECT OF THE YEAR – LOWRISE Mattamy Homes Ltd., The Preserve – Gardy Interiors Ltd., Q4 Architects Inc.
BEST HIGHRISE BUILDING DESIGN Urban Capital Property Group, RC3
BEST PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGN Curated Properties, Lanehouse on Bartlett – Kim Graham and Associates
BEST SALESPERSON OR TEAM – LOWRISE Towns of Don Mills – Trimart Corporation
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RILEY BRETHOUR AWARD Michael Rosset, HOMES Publishing Group
STEPHEN DUPUIS COMMUNITY BUILDING AWARD Enza Tiberi - Checchia, Decorenza and Benny Caringi, Sunbrite Drapery
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Colin Parsons
BEST DIRECT MAIL – LOWRISE Aspen Ridge Homes, Corporate - The Brand Factory
BEST EMAIL MARKETING PIECE – LOWRISE Sean, Sean in Barrie – BAM Builder Advertising & Marketing Inc.
BEST PRINT AD – LOWRISE Monarch Corporation, Corporate – McOuat Partnership
BEST BROCHURE – LOWRISE Braestone in the Horseshoe Valley – McOuat Partnership
BEST PROJECT LOGO – LOWRISE Siteline Group, Esta Gardens – 52 Pick - Up Inc.
BEST PROJECT SIGNAGE – LOWRISE Zancor Homes Ltd., Mackenzie Collection – PM Design + Marketing
BEST PROJECT RENDERING – LOWRISE Curated Properties, Lanehouse on Bartlett – Audax Architecture, Paul Johnston unique urban homes
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BEST VIDEO – LOWRISE Geranium Corporation, Friday Harbour – The Brand Factory
BEST SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN – LOWRISE Geranium Corporation, Corporate – Builder Insight Group
BEST WEBSITE – LOWRISE Geranium Corporation, Friday Harbour – The Brand Factory
BEST LOWRISE SALES OFFICE Lindvest Properties Limited, Aurora Glen – Engine Advertising
BEST NEW HOME DESIGNSEMI OR TOWNHOME UNDER 1,500 SQUARE FEET 278 Icon Homes, Royal York, “The Majesty” – Guthrie Muscovitch Architects, Gordana Car Interior Design, Montana Steele Strategic Marketing
BEST NEW HOME DESIGN SEMI OR TOWNHOME OVER 1,500 SQUARE FEET Pemberton Group, The Urban Townhome Collection, “Victoria” – UNION31
BEST NEW HOME DESIGN SINGLE, UNDER 2,500 SQUARE FEET 295 Honeyfield Communities, Deer Springs, “The Bradley” – Dayluxe Gallery, Hunt Design Associates Inc.
BEST NEW HOME DESIGN SINGLE, 2,500 - 4,000 SQUARE FEET 296 Mattamy Homes, St. John’s Forest, “The Snapdragon” – Q4 Architects, Gardy Interiors
BEST NEW HOME DESIGN SINGLE, OVER 4,000 SQUARE FEET 302 Greenpark Homes, Vales of the Humber Estates, “Hazelton 3” – Cassidy & Company Architectural Technologists
BEST MODEL HOME Sorbara Group of Companies, Crafthouse – Paul Johnston unique urban homes, symbolics architecture + Design
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Showcasing new homes in the GTA’s central and north regions
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//MORTGAGE ADVICE
A financial reason to not overpay for your home » by ALYSSA RICHARD
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.
Bidding wars are a hot topic in Toronto right now, with homes being priced extremely low so potential buyers will come in with high offers. The Toronto real estate market gets a bad rap for bidding wars, but we know it’s not the only city in the country that experiences them. After conducting dozens of interviews with real estate agents across the country recently, we found out one Canada-wide truth: if supply is low, demand is high – and many buyers are willing to make offers above and beyond what sellers are asking. Before you make an offer on any home, you should be armed with a mortgage pre-approval; this is the maximum amount of money a lender is willing to give you towards the purchase of a home. When we say maximum, we mean it. The fi rst reason not to overbid on a home is because you don’t want to go over your budget, or stretch yourself so thin that you’re house poor. But the other reason not to overbid is because your lender’s home appraiser may determine the property isn’t worth what you’ve offered; this leaves you in a tricky financial position. “Let’s say you offered $400,000 for a home, your offer was accepted and you have $40,000 to put down. If the bank’s appraiser believes it’s worth only $375,000, the bank will only give you a mortgage equal to their appraised value minus your down payment. In this case, that’s $335,000 ($375,000 $40,000),” explains James Laird of CanWise Financial. “If you still wanted to purchase the home, you would need to come up with the extra cash to make up the shortfall. The shortfall is your purchase price minus the mortgage amount your lender will give you. So, in this example, that’s $65,00 ($400,000 - $335,000).”
Bidding wars are a hot topic in Toronto right now, with homes being priced extremely low so potential buyers will come in with high offers.
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If you can’t borrow money from family or another outside party, you may be forced to walk away from the deal (and risk losing your deposit, in the process). Not having the resources in this situation is what is often referred to as “appraisal risk,” and it’s obviously something you want to avoid. How is that possible? First, don’t overpay, which is something an experienced real estate agent who knows your market should be able to stop you from doing. Second, saving a larger down payment can help reduce your risk, because it allows you to put less money down and use the extra to make up your shortfall.
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ollowing last month’s opening of new ravine lots at Mill Street Village, homeowners won’t want to miss the opportunity to be part of this celebrated Ballymore Homes and Briarwood Homes community in charming Tottenham. Visitors to the sales centre are immediately impressed with the location of the new 50-ft. models, most of which back onto a sparkling pond and protected greenspace. Homebuyers enjoy premium lots that are surrounded
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by trees, open greenspace and water, in beautifully finished homes that are very affordably priced from the $400’s. “Our phase three grand opening was a huge success, with many purchasers thrilled to find a dream home on a big lot, for such a great price,” says Helen Rupolo, executive assistant for Ballymore Homes. “Homes are situated on private enclaves, with many homes offering wonderful views of the ravine and pond. People love the private backyards facing all of these natural features, and the extra deep lots give homeowners plenty of space to entertain and simply relax in a pretty and tranquil setting.” The new release of homes features 50-ft. bungalow and two-storey designs that are priced from $609,990, as well as a limited collection of 40-ft. designs that start at $479,900. The 50-ft. designs are available on extra deep lots, some up to 160 ft. deep, and include pie-shaped lots and elevations with walk-out basements.
BALLYMORE HOMES | Mill Street Village The 50-ft. series ranges from 2,035 to 3,344 sq. ft. There are seven designs to choose from, with large principle rooms and ample space for today’s active families. Second floor balconies on rear elevations further enhance the enjoyment of outdoor living, offering spectacular views of the ravines. Optional loggias turn backyards into private oasis, where homeowners can relax and entertain. Homes feature cosy gas fireplaces, master bedrooms with elegant tray ceilings and island for closets, and family-size kitchens with long centre islands. Decorative windows and garden doors offer plenty of natural light, bringing the sunshine indoors into the homes’ interiors. Several conveniences have also been incorporated into the design of the 50-ft. models, including second floor laundry rooms, and sunken mudrooms with access to the garage, where the grade permits. Jack and Jill bathrooms for the kids, help with the early morning rush to get ready for school. Luxury spa-inspired master ensuites feature free-standing tubs, as well as oversized framed glass showers. These all brick homes display architectural detailing and decorative features to give each home a custom look. A generous bonus package for 50-ft. models
Homes feature cosy gas fireplaces, master bedrooms with elegant tray ceilings and island for closets, and family-size kitchens with long centre islands.
LOCATION Tottenham HOUSING TYPE 50-ft. bungalow and two-storey designs from $609,990, 40-ft. designs from $479,900 SALES CENTRE 6490 4th Line in Tottenham, open Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m., weekends 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday by appointment CONTACT 855.232.8100 millstreethomes.com
includes three-in. stained oak hardwood flooring on the main floor, as well as stained oak stairs, railings and spindles. Gourmet kitchens come with extended upper cabinetry and granite kitchen countertops with undermount sink. Purchasers also receive a two-year discounted Rogers bundle plan that is valued up to $4,000. Located just north of Hwy. 9, east of Tottenham Road, Mill Street Village offers a picturesque country setting amidst friendly, small town hospitality. Residents are close to neighbourhood parks, as well as walking and biking trails and an abundance of wildlife at Tottenham Conservation Area. Convenient amenities include schools and daycare, shops and restaurants, banks and medical facilities, and a rec centre and arena. Commuters will love being so close to Hwys. 400 and 27. Centrally located, Mill Street Village gives residents easy access to the amenities and attractions of surrounding communities, including Alliston, Orangeville and Bradford, which are all less than 20 minutes away. Visit the Mill Street Village Sales Centre at 6490 4th Line in Tottenham. Hours are Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m.; and weekends 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday by appointment. For more information, call 855.232.8100 or visit millstreethomes.com MAY 16 - 30, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 67
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Goddard on the Valley
aristahomes.com •
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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 •
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22 Averton Homes
Evolution
averton.ca
86 Menkes
Humber Mews
416-259-2525
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from $550,000
7 3I
86 Menkes
Dwell City Town
416-259-2525
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from $420,000
7 3I
89 Decade Homes
Yorkdale Village Phase II
416-638-5656
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from $320,000
69 6D
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National Homes
The Churchill Collection in Forest Hill 416-922-1414
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from $1400,000
7G
3
Conservatory Group
Weston Village
416-748-7001
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from $490,000
4C
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Georgian Corporation
Lex Towns
416-428-3419
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from $495,000
12G
5
Tiffany Park Homes
Westhaven
416-792-6655
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from $633,000
3G
5
Graywood Developments Ltd
Westhaven
416-792-6655
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from $633,000
3G
6
Coventry Homes
Danforth’s Crossing
416-924-8338
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from $450,000
12G
7
Fieldgate Homes
The Brownstones at Westown
lidvest.com
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from $620,000
4E
8
Emsatec Canada Inc.
The Brownstones 5
416-531-7760
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from $350,000
6G
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Lindvest
The Brownstones at Westown
lindvest.com
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from $330,000
4C
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Lindvest
Grand Cornell Brownstones in Markham lindvest.com
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from $340,000
4C
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Lindvest
Corporate
lindvest.com
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4C
11 Tribute Communities
Canterbury
647-352-2130
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from $767,000
9E
12 National Homes
The Townes of Richview
416-746-1234
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from $570,000
3E
13 Insoho Developments
Highland Creek Collection
ownhighlandcreek.com •
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from $650,000
17D
14 Dunpar Homes
The Ossington
416-253-5888
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from $700,000
7G
15 Mattamy Homes
Downsview Park
www.mattamyhomes.com
from $270,000
6C
16 Conservatory Group
Oakdale Village
416-243-0567
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from $429,000
5C
18 Fieldgate Homes
Axiom
fieldgatehomes.com •
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from $250,000
8H
19 Conservatory Group
Upper Beach Villas
416-698-7796
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from $415,000
11G
20 Beaverbrook Homes
Evolution
416-747-9691
• from $270,000
2G
21 Mattamy Homes
Heron Park
www.mattamyhomes.com
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28 Pemberton Group
Park Lake Residences
416-769-4343
34 H&R Developments
Westown
43 Aspen Ridge Homes
25 8F
from $250,000
25 8H
• from $260,000
47 3G
17E
• from $180,000
5H
hr-newhomes.com •
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• from $190,000
5C
Scenic On Eglinton
416-805-1781
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•
49 Tribute Communities
RCMI
416-363-4800
50 Fieldgate Homes
Corktown Mews
corktownmews.ca
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77 Aspen Ridge Homes
Seventy Seven Charles
416-203-7034
• • from $2100,000
8G
78 Your Home Developments
Nature’s Path
647-340-6972
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from $280,000
17E
83 Arista Homes
Lilly Factory Towns
416-792-4872
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from $395,000
12G
87 Menkes
Bloom Park Towns
416-730-1600
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from $690,000
8B
90 Sundance Homes
Braeburn Lane
sundancehomes.ca •
from $430,000
15D
from $190,000
10F
• from $324,000
8H
from $550,000
9H
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Arista Homes
IMPRESSIONS
impressionskleinburg.com •
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from $550,000
5 & 21 4E
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Fieldgate Homes
IMPRESSIONS
impressionskleinburg.com •
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from $690,000
5, 25 & Insert 4E
3
Paradise Homes
IMPRESSIONS
impressionskleinburg.com •
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from $690,000
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
15 14D
5
Conservatory Group
Upper West Side
289-553-4156
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from $1099,000
15 14D
5
Country Wide Homes
Upper West Side
uwscommunity.com •
from $1099,000
15 14D
5
Regal Crest Homes
Upper West Side
uwscommunity.com •
from $1099,000
15 14D
5
Townwood Homes
Upper West Side
uwscommunity.com •
from $1099,000
15 14D
6
Primont Homes
Renaissance Townes
905-417-3363
•
from $595,000
12 8D
9
Treasure Hill Homes
Moda Urban Village
treasurehill.com
•
20
Andrin Homes
Claridge Gate
andrinhomes.com
•
from $670,000
51 14D
24
Arista Homes
Vaughan Valley Estates
aristahomes.com •
from $1400,000
21 8F
44
Madison Homes
Thornhill
905-417-1203
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from $1800,000
41 13G
56
Senator Homes
Bathurst 9130
289-597-4381
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from $720,000
14 13G
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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
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from $523,000
4E
10
Forest Hill Homes
Bridle Path of Thornhill
foresthillhomes.ca •
from $1700,000
13F
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
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from $730,000
8E
55
Oskar Group
Le Sedici
lesedici.com
from $600,000
10E
18 8E
6I
5I
central region: Vaughan, Maple, Woodbridge, Thornhill
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Hampshire Mews
heathwood.com
28 Senator Homes
Richvale
senatorhomes.com •
3
Centra Homes
The Mills Collections
416-238-2404
4
Aspen Ridge Homes
Kettle Lakes Club
289-231-2849
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
9
Mattamy Homes
Richmond Green
www.mattamyhomes.com •
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9J
14 Arista Homes
Jefferson Forest
jeffersonforest.ca •
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from $586,000
4H
15 Madison Homes
Jefferson Forest
jeffersonforest.ca •
•
from $586,000
4H
15 Forest Hill Homes
Jefferson Forest
foresthillhomes.ca •
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from $800,000
4H
16 Fieldgate Homes
Jefferson Forest
905-884-8017
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•
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
55 5I
•
from $800,000
14 2J
•
from $940,000
5J
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from $550,000
6D
Richmond Hill
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Heathwood Homes
Site
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Builder
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Town of Aurora
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Town of Markham
Town of WhitechurchStouffville
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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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The New U
905-477-6464
• •
from $593,000
11 Madison Homes
Greensborough
905-201-7700
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•
from $1000,000
15 Fieldgate Homes
Aurora Trails
fieldgatehomes.com •
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from $590,000
25, 38-39 14E
15 Arista Homes
Aurora Trails
aristahomes.com •
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from $590,000
21, 38 & 39 14E
15 Paradise Homes
Aurora Trails
auroratrails.com •
•
from $620,000
38 & 39 14E
15 OPUS HOMES
Aurora Trails
auroratrails.com •
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from $620,000
38 & 39 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 $690,000
11 & 41 8G
30 Forest Hill Homes
Cornell Rouge
905-472-9556
•
from $690,000
11 8G
50 Geranium Homes
Uptownes at Cardinal Point
905-640-9999
•
•
from $420,000
35 7F
1
Marydel Homes
Woodland Hills
905-898-7380
•
from $400,000
10B
2
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
Arista Homes
The New U
905-534-1564
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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
25 5G 41 7G
21 7zH 35 18D
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 •
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from $520,000
8g
28 Preston Homes
Copper Hills
905-954-4050
from $500,000
14E
30 Madison Homes
Forest Hill
cornellrouge.com
•
from $400,000
8G
41 Aspen Ridge Homes
Upper Cornell
905-554-3446
•
•
from $495,000
7F
42 National Homes
Wismer Woods
416-746-1234
•
• •
from $680,000
6G
50 Geranium Homes
The Neighbourhoods of Cardinal Point 905-640-9999
•
•
from $575,000
7F
50 Geranium Homes
Cardinal Point Downtown Stouffville 905-640-9999
•
•
from $600,000
7F
50 Geranium Homes
Copperstone Ballantrae
905-640-9999
•
•
from $1.1,000
7F
51 Oxford Homes
Coventry Valley
905-836-8902
from $600,000
10D
52 Fieldgate Homes
Potter’s Bend
905-294-3125
•
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from $700,000
6G
53 H&R Developments
Castle Square
hr-newhomes.com
•
6g
54 Beaverbrook Homes
Victoria Highlands
416-924-0110
•
from $450,000
10H
55 Country Wide Homes
Woodland Hills
905-907-1500
•
10C
59 Primont Homes
Harmony
905-305-8871
•
62 North Star Homes
Mill Fair Village
NorttStarHomesInc.com
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from $500,000
5T
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5I
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
•
•
from $520,000
5G
65 Fieldgate Homes
Victoria Manor
905-294-3125
•
from $896,000
3G
66 Treasure Hill Homes
Aurora Woods on Bayview
905-727-5794
•
from $769,000
13H
70 Mattamy Homes
Cornell
mattamyhomes.com •
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8G
86 Cherrywood Homes
Glengrove on the Park
905-640-7571
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from $250,000
19F
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13 Averton Homes
Victoria Highlands
averton.ca
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from $520,000
47 10H
16 Great Gulf
Summerlyn Village
905-775-3461
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from $576,000
31 8I
20 Oxford Homes
The Fairgrounds in Sutton
905-235-7744
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from $310,000
70 9G
59 Brookfield Residential
Fieldstone
1-855-379-1495
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from $600,000
17 5J
71 Ballymore Homes
Mill Street Village
millstreethomes.com
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from $480,000
65 8J
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Pacific Homes Limited
MarlLake Village
1-877-428-5115
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from $210,000
5F
1
Red Berry Homes
MarlLake Village
1-877-428-5115
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from $210,000
5F
2
Delpark Homes
Cedar Ridge
905-722-7210
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from $275,000
10G
3
Losani Homes
Summit Shores
losanihomes.com/readybuilt
from $390,000
2E
4
Mancini Homes
Princeton Woods
705-730-1978
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from $330,000
14E
5
National Homes
The Forest
416-746-1234
•
from $480,000
6
Mariposa Homes
Trailside
705-329-3330
•
•
from $249,000
8C
7
Grandview Homes
Mayberry Estates
705-735-0732
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from $460,000
9G
8
Fandor Homes
Hamptons on Big Bay Point
705-792-6807
•
from $250,000
18E
9
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
• •
from $350,000
9c
11 Ballymore Homes
Lakeside Meadows
1-877-455-0201
•
•
from $290,000
9g
11 Ballymore Homes
Lakeside Meadows
1-877-455-0201
•
from $293,000
9g
12 Previn Court Homes
Victorian Village
1-855-777-3846
•
•
from $335,000
13 Rosehaven Homes
Victoria Highlands
905-473-3225
•
9H
14 Rosehaven Homes
King Country Estates
905-558-0098
•
from $700,000
7k
14 Aspen Ridge Homes
King Country Estates
905-558-0255
•
from $780,000
7k
14 Country Wide Homes
King Country Estates
905-907-1500
•
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
•
from $500,000
18 Grandview Homes
Cromwell Place
705-735-0732
•
7G
20 Aspen Ridge Homes
Simcoe Landing Keswick
647-921-0381
•
from $490,000
9H
24 Kaitlin Corporation
Blue Shores
1-866-625-2583
•
from $380,000
3E
28 Democrat Homes
Maplewood
705-835-0354
•
from $430,000
8E
28 Georgian International
Braestone Horseshoe Valley
705-727-5656
•
from $450,000
8E
32 Country Homes
Alcona by the Lake
1-866-531-3424
•
•
from $300,000
7H
33 Sandiego Homes
Lakeside Living in Innisfil
705-436-5445
•
•
from $285,000
8G
37 Pristine Homes
Pebbleshores
705-436-5547
•
from $240,000
7G
39 Stonebridge Building Group Stonebridge by The Bay
1-877-420-0880
•
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
•
from $252,000
6H
43 Bremont Homes
Centretown
1-877-855-1122
•
from $234,000
5E
Treetops
1-855-590-3577
•
from $370,000
7I
44 Sorbara Group Of Companies Treetops
1-855-590-3577
•
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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from $210,000
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Parkside by Devonleigh
705-435-9991
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from $275,000
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Brownley Meadows
705-423-9662
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from $225,000
7G
55 Briarwood Homes
Briarwood Estates
705-294-2288
•
from $420,000
8G
58 Lakeview Homes
Greenbrook Village
519-306-0665
•
from $280,000
59 Delpark Homes
Fieldstone
MyFieldstone.ca
•
from $570,000
5J
60 Briarwood Homes
Pretty River Collingwood
1-888-257-1999
•
from $310,000
3E
65 Brookfield Residential
Willow Glen Tottenham
905-406-1044
•
from $330,000
7J
70 Far Sight Homes
Greenfields
1-855-299-7929
•
from $310,000
71 Briarwood Homes
Mill Street Village
millstreethomes.com
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from $480,000
8J
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//IN THE NEWS
TARION WARRANTY CORP. NAMES WINNERS OF
2015 Awards of Excellence
Fusion Homes, Guelph – Large Volume Category
The Tricar Group, London – Highrise Category Tarion Warranty Corp. recently conferred its annual Awards of Excellence, honouring new home and condo builders in Ontario. The Awards of Excellence are the only awards in Ontario that recognize new home builders based solely on homeowners’ satisfaction with their customer service delivery. THIS YEAR, AWARDS WERE PRESENTED TO: » The Tricar Group, London – Highrise Category » Fusion Homes, Guelph – Large Volume Category » Klemencic Homes, Trenton – Medium Volume Category » Rochon Construction, North Bay – Small Volume Category 82 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | MAY 16 - 30, 2015
“A home builder’s job isn’t complete just because the last tile has been laid,” says Howard Bogach, president and CEO of Tarion Warranty. “The Tarion Awards of Excellence recipients recognize the positive impact of exceptional customer service long after they’ve handed over the keys. Says Adam Carapella of the Tricar Group: “We have three major areas of focus with the goal of delivering top quality customer service. These are communication, education and ensuring it is always a team effort. The Tricar Group is constantly refining our best practices to ensure we are improving whenever we can. Being recognized by our customers as the top highrise builder in Ontario for the second year in a row with a Tarion Awards of Excellence tells us that our process is working.” “Being entrusted with someone’s home is an immense honour and comes with a responsibility,” says Lee Piccoli, president of Fusion Homes. “At Fusion Homes, we ensure that this trust forms the basis for a lifelong relationship. As a team, we commit ourselves each day to self-improvement and to exceeding expectations in order to ensure that the Fusion Homes experience is one rooted in excellence and integrity and that our homeowners’ trust has been well-placed.” The awards are based on the results of a comprehensive survey sent to more than 49,000 Ontario homeowners who took possession of a new home between Oct. 1, 2013 and Sept. 30, 2014. Almost 7,900 survey responses were received, representing 16 per cent of consumers who bought a new home in Ontario during that time. The results were tabulated by Crunch Research in partnership with Harris Decima. Survey questions covered every stage of the homeowner-builder relationship beginning with the signing of the agreement of purchase and sale, through construction, pre-delivery inspection, and after-sales service.
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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
MAY 16 - 30, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 83
MONARCH | SouthFields
//COMMUNITY FOCUS
More choice at
SOUTHFIELDS IN CALEDON LOCATION Caledon HOUSING TYPE 36-, 43- and 50-ft. singles SALES CENTRE 12515 Old Kennedy Rd., open Monday to Thursday, 1 to 8 p.m., Fridays noon to 5 p.m., and weekends and holidays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. CONTACT 905.843.8989 thevillageofsouthfields.ca
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t’s all happening at The Village of SouthFields where Monarch and Coscorp are offering a wide selection of beautiful new homes in every shape and size. Families who love the idea of living in south Caledon should discover SouthFields, and now is the perfect time to visit. There’s something for everyone in every price range. A selection of 36-, 43- and 50-ft. singles is available along with a limited availability of semis, and popular freehold townhomes. There are lots to choose from too; wide lots, smaller lots, greenspace lots, pie-shaped lots, ravine lots – lots of lots! ...continued on pg 86
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Your village in the heart of Caledon. BEAUTIFUL HOMES WITH LOTS TO CHOOSE FROM! COSCORP
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36’ Singles from the high $500’s Semis from the high $400’s 43’ Singles from the low $700’s
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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Those looking for a new home with a ready-made community are sure to find it at the Village of SouthFields, an award-winning master-planned community created by Monarch and Coscorp. Offering something for everyone, this thriving established community in magnificent South Caledon is fast becoming the perfect village at the city’s edge. Now with even more to choose from, SouthFields offers the perfect home for every family, every style. More than 1,000 families already call SouthFields home and the community is bustling with activity and events. As residents are discovering, there’s so much more to life at the Village of SouthFields; community groups, seasonal events, sports and recreation – even the occasional friendly competition. This past winter, the SouthFields Residents Association, hosted traditional horse-drawn wagon rides through the community to see the holiday lights and decorations. A fun, free street hockey tournament was held, and a ribbon cutting ceremony officially opened Blue Pond Park. The next event is a Summer 86 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | MAY 16 - 30, 2015
MONARCH | SouthFields
Over a thousand families already call SouthFields home and the community is bustling with activity and events. Street Festival on June 6 from noon to 3 p.m. At SouthFields, residents enjoy a rich village life, where neighbours know each other by name and the community connects together. It’s the kind of life you want for your family. Children walk to SouthFields Village Public School or play outdoors at one of many community parks. Neighbours gather at the Village Centre and, in winter, the park-side pond is a picture perfect skating scene. Families hike, bike or stroll along the multipurpose trails that connect to the Etobicoke Creek Trail. The Village Centre is now under construction, which will provide both shopping and local services to area residents. Just up the road are the farmers markets and quaint country stores that define the Caledon lifestyle, and the convenient city amenities of Brampton are nearby. At The Village of SouthFields, Monarch and Coscorp offer the most choice for more families; 50-, 43- and 36-ft. singles, as well as semis and towns from the low $400,000s. Visitors have 10 stunning decorated model homes to tour. Visit SouthFields Discovery Centre soon at 12515 Old Kennedy Rd. in Caledon Monday to Thursday, 1 to 8 p.m., Fridays noon to 5 p.m., and weekends and holidays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 905.843.8989 or visit thevillageofsouthfields.ca
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BRAMPTON OPENING JUNE | 38’ & 41’ SINGLES Located at Chinguacousy Road and Wanless Drive. FROM
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SALES CENTRE HOURS: MONDAY TO THURSDAY: 1PM - 8PM • FRIDAY: 12PM - 5PM • SATURDAY: CLOSED • SUNDAY: 11AM - 6PM *Limited quantities available in some price ranges. To qualified purchasers. Prices & information correct at press time. Some lots may have premiums. E. & O.E.
LIV Communities is a division of Landmart Homes. MAY 16 - 30, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 87
//TAXING ISSUES
Determining your deductions » 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
My wife and I recently welcomed her elderly parents into our home. They lived in north Simcoe and we are in Richmond Hill. They loved their home; unfortunately they can no longer maintain it on their own. We can financially and physically help them in their senior years. Can we deduct the money we give them for living expenses? Where and how on our tax return?
Ron and Beth, Richmond Hill
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The Baby Boomer generation may have to put condo living on hold for several years. Many boomers have the financial responsibility of not just university kids but aging parents too. Our generation (myself included) is blessed with having the people most close to us at home – children and parents. Unfortunately, neither Ottawa nor Ontario provide a deduction for your financial assistance. However, they do provide a “caregiver” tax credit. You may qualify to claim a $4,223 federal tax credit and a similar provincial amount. Th is will reduce your federal and provincial income taxes by $633 and $210 respectively. You should note, parents must be at least 65 years old and mentally or physically dependant on adult children.
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My kids attend pre-school and elementary private institutions. The cost is astronomical but my wife and I believe it is best for our kids. How much of the tuition may I deduct and how? Wong, Markham
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Generally, private school tuition is not tax deductible. An attempt was made several years past to deduct private school tuition; however it was politically unpopular and was reversed the following year. Fees to education institutions may be deductible as childcare and claimed by the lower income spouse. A receipt must be provided by the school for the portion of the fees that are considered “childcare.” Additionally, depending if there is some religious affi liation, part of the fees may be allocated as a charitable donation. Again, the institution must provide receipts and qualify for charitable status.
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I recently sold a real estate investment property. How much income tax will I pay? I calculated I made approximately $80,000. Karim, Mississauga
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Generally, real estate that is sold for more than its cost may result in a capital gain for the individual. Fifty per cent of the gain must be included in your income tax return in the year of sale. Using your figures and assuming you have other income, such as from employment, we can use a 40-per-cent tax rate. Therefore, the $80,000 capital gain is reported. Forty thousand (50 per cent of the gain) must be included in income. Th is is taxed at 40 per cent. Your tax obligation on the gain is $16,000 (40,000 x 40 per cent) to Canada Revenue Agency. Consult your accountant/tax advisor before committing to pay any income taxes. The opinions and views expressed herein are those of the author and not those of New Home Guide. New Home Guide does not necessarily endorse or encourage any specific tax strategies. Please consult a tax professional for advice specific to your particular situation.
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1-888-519-2346 x201 •
from $1750,000
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Barca Verde
barcaverde.ca
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from $690,000
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Dunsire Developments
Anchors at lakeview
905-990-1745
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from $400,000
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Vandyk Communities
Windows on the Green
vandykcommunities.com
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Amacon
The Towns at Parkside Village
705-435-9991
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Starlane Home Corporation Churchill Woods
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Greenpark Homes
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starlanehomes.com •
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Churchill Woods
churchillwoods.ca •
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from $529,000
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Conservatory Group
Central Park North
905-890-0195
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from $465,000
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Lakeshore Village
1-866-746-2999
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from $550,000
9J
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Hot
905-828-4257
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5K
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Dezen Homes
McLaughlin
905-696-7938
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from $544,000
8B
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Forest Hill Homes
Derry Village Mississauga
foresthillhomes.ca
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from $620,000
8B
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Dunpar Homes
Park View Trail
416-253-5888
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Coscorp Inc.
The Village of Southfields
thevillageofsouthfields.ca •
• •
from $490,000
85 6L
2
Monarch Corporation
The Village of Southfields
905-843-0707
•
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from $420,000
85 & IBC 6L
7
Aspen Ridge Homes
Mayfield Village
905-230-2592
•
• •
from $360,000
IFC 11L
Lotus Pointe Caledon
LotusPointeCaledon.ca
•
from $450,000
29 6M
11 Starlane Home Corporation Lotus Pointe Caledon
LotusPointeCaledon.ca
•
from $450,000
29 6M
11 Rosehaven Homes
Lotus Pointe Caledon
LotusPointeCaledon.ca •
from $450,000
29 6M
11 Fieldgate Homes
Lotus Pointe Caledon
905-838-2806
•
from $450,000
25, 29 & Insert 6M
14 Treasure Hill Homes
Southfield Meadows
treasurehill.com
•
from $380,000
18-19 6M
20 LIV Communities
Casablanca
905-915-5227
•
from $700,000
87 9J
21 Primont Homes
Centretown
905-495-5067
•
• •
from $386,000
12 6P
23 Heathwood Homes
Meadow Green
647-287-7042
•
•
from $520,000
55 8R
55 Primont Homes
Newtowns at Mount Pleasant
www.primonthomes.com
•
from $340,000
12 6P
62 Fieldgate Homes
Valley Lands
905-457-0445
•
• •
from $602,000
25 & Insert 9O
67 Primont Homes
Seasons in Caledon
www.primonthomes.com
• •
from $600,000
13 7M
3
Empire Communities
Lakeside
empirelakeside.com •
•
from $350,000
7N
4
VanMar Homes
Credit Ridge Estates
416-746-1234
•
from $550,000
8P
5
Tiffany Park Homes
The Estates of Spring Valley
905-216-5620
•
from $583,000
6P
6
Regal Crest Homes
Countryside Meadows
countrysidemeadows.ca
•
from $346,000
8M
8
Treasure Hill Homes
Vales of the Humber Estates
valesofthehumber.com
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from $780,000
11L
•
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Starlane Home Corporation Vales of the Humber Estates
valesofthehumber.com
• from $780,000
11L
8
Greenpark Homes
Vales of the Humber Estates
valesofthehumber.com
• from $780,000
11L
8
Queensgate Homes
Vales of the Humber
queensgateavalee.com •
from $640,000
11L
8
Avalee
Vales of the Humber
queensgateavalee.com •
from $640,000
11L
9
Mattamy Homes
Mount Pleasant North
mattamyhomes.com
• • from $341,000
7O
9
Mattamy Homes
Mount Pleasant Village
mattamyhomes.com •
• • from $255,000
7O
10 Starlane Home Corporation Mount Pleasant Meadows
meadowsbrampton.com
•
from $464,000
6O
10 Valery Homes
Mount Pleasant Meadows
meadowsbrampton.com
•
from $464,000
6O
12 Great Gulf
Westfield
905-866-6876
•
from $470,000
10K
13 Stanford Homes
The Ravines of Credit Woods
905-453-4200
•
from $570,000
6P
15 Fieldgate Homes
Cobblestones
905-457-0445
•
•
from $679,000
8Q
16 Rosehaven Homes
Urban Towndominiums at Mount Pleasant rosehavenurban.com
• • from $295,000
6O
17 Pemberton Group
Rosedale Village Golf & Country Club 905-799-5000
• • • from $190,000
8M
•
18 Saberwood Homes
Heart Lake Village
905-773-6549
24 Conservatory Group
Trinity Village
905-846-2930
•
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25 Heathwood Homes
Terracotta Village at The Credit Valley 905-874-4741
32 Forest Hill Homes
Ravines of Castlemore
905-794-8875
37 Oxford Homes
Adena Ridge
905-584-6444
• from $300,000
8N
from $440,000
7N
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from $430,000
9Q
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from $650,000
8K
from $600,000
37O
38 Andrin Homes
Turnberry Townhomes AndrinTowns.com
•
from $350,000
9M
45 Brookfield Residential
Pathways
905-584-2225
•
from $490,000
8K
48 Aspen Ridge Homes
Credit Manor Heights
yourkingdom.ca
•
•
from $850,000
8Q
48 Regal Crest Homes
Credit Manor Heights
yourkingdom.ca
•
•
from $850,000
8Q
48 Country Wide Homes
Credit Manor Heights
yourkingdom.ca
•
from $850,000
8Q
51 Acorn Homes
Castlegate
acornhomes.ca
•
from $575,000
11K
55 Rosehaven Homes
The Neighbourhoods of Mount Pleasant 416-410-0175
•
•
from $405,000
6P
55 Townwood Homes
The Neigbourhoods of Mount Pleasant LoveMountPleasant.com •
•
from $270,000
6P
55 Townwood Homes
The Neigbourhoods of Mount Pleasant LoveMountPleasant.com •
•
from $405,000
6P
55 Paradise Homes
Upper Mount Pleasent
paradisedevelopments.com •
•
from $400,000
6P
58 Devonleigh Homes Inc.
Meadowlands
519-942-3312
•
•
from $339,000
3C
60 Primont Homes
Castlemore
905-856-5777
• •
from $430,000
9K
64 Meridian Homes
Credit Valley Manors
905-216-5186
•
•
from $400,000
8P
65 Great Gulf
Mount Pleasant
905-459-5772
•
from $640,000
6P
66 Ballantry Homes
Spring Valley Village
ballantryhomes.com
•
from $420,000
9M
Brampton, Caledon, Bolton
Price Range
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Niagara 420
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Averton Homes
Averton Square
avertonsquare.com •
33
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The Enclaves of Upper Canada
289-891-9103
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Lyon’s Creek
out of range Homes by DeSantis 1
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47 9H
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from $750,000
7 9C
lyonscreekchippawa.com •
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from $270,000
22
Lyon’s Creek
lyonscreekchippawa.com •
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from $270,000
22
Schuit Homes
Perth Park
905-628-9559
• 2Q
2
Great Gulf
Edgewood
905-356-9408
•
3
Spallacci Homes
Simona Place
spallaccihomes.com • 2Q
4
Spallacci Homes
Eden Park
905-381-4280
•
from $320,000 2Q
4
Spallacci Homes
Eden Park
www.spallaccihomes.com •
from $320,000 2Q
6
Country Green Homes
The Uptowns of waterdown
905-690-7600
•
•
from $250,000 10K
7
Lakeview Homes
Cannery Park
1800-565-5150
•
from $320,000 9G
8
Mattamy Homes
Cranberry Hill
www.mattamyhomes.com 8M
9
Beaverhall Homes
Forestwood
905-636-1365
•
10
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
•
•
from $441,000 8h
17
Mattamy Homes
Hawthorne South Village
mattamyhomes.com
•
from $380,000 9G
19
Conservatory Group
Jasper Village
905-636-1942
•
•
from $520,000 10G
20
Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities Inc. Cherry Hill at Vineland
1-800-479-9777
•
from $194,000 12R
22
Country Green Homes
Park Place Village
905-690-7600
•
• •
from $250,000 8m
26
Eden Oak
Weaver’s Mill
weaversmill.com/nh
•
from $336,000 6B
35
Phelps Homes
Jordan Village
phelpshomes.com
•
from $345,000 8R
36
Phelps Homes
Brookside
phelpshomes.com
•
from $236,000 7R
37
Phelps Homes
Streamside
phelpshomes.com •
from $316,000 6R
38
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
44
Losani Homes
Discovery
905-563-0666
from $330,000 8R
45
Rosehaven Homes
On the Ridge
liveontheridge.ca •
•
from $350,000 3R
45
Homes By DeSantis
On the Ridge
liveontheridge.ca •
•
from $350,000 3R
•
from $305,000 11Q
from $518,000 9G
• from $300,000 12R
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from $200,000 9N
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Starlane Home Corporation Woodland Trails
liveonoakville.ca
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from $590,000
45 5D
2
Rosehaven Homes
Woodland Trails
liveonoakville.ca
•
from $590,000
45 5D
3
Markay Homes
Bronte Park Town Manors
416-746-1234
•
from $590,000
3H
4
Great Gulf
Trafalgar Landing
905-844-1605
• from $600,000
5C
6
Branthaven Homes
Oakvillage
oakvillage.ca
•
from $410,000
5C
6
Minto
Oakvillage
oakvillage.ca
•
from $410,000
5C
6
Emshih Developments Inc
Oakvillage
905-639-9006
•
from $410,000
5C
15
Menkes
Millstone On The Park
905-825-3619
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from $420,000
3G
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Highview Rd
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Squires Beach Rd
Dr Notion Rd
Sheppard Ave
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Gordon St
Cochrane St
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Greenwood Rd
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Olive Ave
Beatrice St
Taunton Rd W
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Audley Rd
Salem Rd
Blair St
Henry St
Audley Rd
Paddock Rd
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Thornton Rd
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12 Sideline
Stevenson Rd
Kendalwood R
Lakeridge Rd
Taunton Rd E
6 Concession
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8 Coronation R
4 Sideline R
6 Sideline
6
Taunton Rd W
Dryden Bv
Conlin Rd
Rossland/Winchester R
Columbus Rd
Brawley Rd
9
Myrtle Rd W
4 Sideline
4 Sideline R
Brock St N
Country Lane
8
Halls Rd N
Bloor St
60 3
16
Church St E
5
Baldwin St S
Country Lane
Park Rd S
Park Rd S
Garden St Blair St
Garden St
Ashburn Rd
Cochrane
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Garrard Rd
Anderson St
Cedarbrook T
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Duffs Rd
King S
Adelaide Ave
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City of Oshawa
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Wilson Rd S
Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa
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Central Park
Garrard Rd
Garrard Rd
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Main Street Seaton
averton.ca
14 Heathwood Homes
Country Lane in Whitby
Heathwood.com •
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from $280,000
47 4F 55 9G
15 Kantium Development & Construction Trafalgar Green
416-746-1234
•
from $280,000
30 11I
47 Senator Homes
Harbourside Condominiums
905-493-3823
•
from $250,000
14 9J
1
Tribute Communities
Charing Cross
905-571-1011
•
from $390,000 14E
3
Great Gulf
Stonecrest
greatgulf.com
•
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from $298,000 14G
4
Menkes
Somerset
905-428-0500
•
from $690,000 7G
5
Tribute Communities
The Village of Brooklin West
905-425-0539
•
from $400,000 11D
6
Emery Homes
Town Central
1-877-953-6379
•
from $350,000 4J
7
Highmark Homes
Triumph
whitbytriumph.ca
•
from $390,000 10G
8
Lakeview Homes
The Forest of Lyndebrook
416-746-1234
•
from $490,000 10F
9
Stafford Homes
Elements Townhomes
elementsajax.com
from $390,000 7H
10 Fernbrook Homes
Altona Woods
fernbrookhomes.com
11 Mattamy Homes
Seaton
www.mattamyhomes.com •
13 Lifetime Homes
Folkstone
1-877-365-9555
•
•
from $335,000 10G
16 Tribute Communities
U.C. Towns
905-571-0222
•
from $300,000 13F
21 Great Gulf
Grandview Oshawa
1-888-579-7235
•
from $334,000 14F
31 Preston Homes
Prestonvale Heights
905-432-2800
•
•
from $350,000 15J
34 Tribute Communities
The Neighbourhoods of Park Ridge 905-723-2344
•
from $339,000 15G
45 Sundial Homes Limited
Mulberry Meadows
905-427-8255
•
from $500,000 6J
48 Senator Homes
Whitby by the Lake
senatorhomes.com •
•
from $250,000 10J
54 Baycliffe Homes
The Gates of Whitby
905-668-9828
•
•
from $250,000 9G
60 greycrest homes
the fields of conlin
905-725-4539
•
from $310,000 15G
67 Midhaven Homes
Breeze
1-877-773-6888
•
•
from $300,000 15F
68 Storybook Homes
Brookstone Estates
905-438-9516
•
from $1050,000 11C
90 LeBovic Homes
Old Taunton in Pickering
905-428-3434
•
91 Sundance Homes
The Towns of Nichol Green Phase 2 905-441-3312
92 Glen Rouge Homes
The Cornerstone
905-415-2710
•
•
from $450,000
1I
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• • 5H
•
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from $350,000 11J from $796,000
6I
Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa
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Uxbridge, Lindsay, Bowmanville/Newcastle, Courtice, Peterborough, Port Hope, Cobourg, Port Perry
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Averton Homes
Beacon Hill Bowmanville
averton.ca
•
from $420,000
47 13B
7
Brookfield Residential
Foxtrail
foxtraillife.ca
•
from $470,000
16 5C
20 Geranium Homes
Verandas
905-885-0555
•
from $317,000
35 10I
1
Mason Homes
Port Hope Lakeside Village
905-885-6565
•
from $229,000 15J
2
Far Sight Homes
King’s Bay Golf & Country Club Estates 905-642-8383
•
from $460,000 16B
3
Far Sight Homes
The Estates at Sunset Ridge
905-642-9015
•
from $930,000 2E
4
Parkview Homes
Jackson Creek Meadows
705-748-4663
•
2I
4
Parkview Homes
Jackson Creek Meadows Townhomes 705-748-4663
•
2I
8
Kaitlin Group Ltd.
Port of Newcastle
1-800-305-6849
•
• • from $260,000 14E
8
Kylemore Communities
Port of Newcastle
905-987-5146
•
from $479,000 14E
8
Storybook Homes
Bond Head Estates
905-438-9516
•
from $850,000 14E
9
Parkview Homes
Harmony Condominiums
705-748-4663
14 Rice Developments
Willmot Creek On The Lake
905-697-5806
•
from $225,000 11D
18 B.G. Schickedanz
Lake Scugog Estates
1-888-894-9888
•
from $330,000 18B
26 Kaitlin Group Ltd.
Aspen Heights
905-697-0513
• from $165,000 10C
26 Kaitlin Group Ltd.
Condominiums at Clarington Centre 905-697-4513
• from $210,000 10c
26 Kaitlin Group Ltd.
Country Classics
1-866-514-3573
•
•
from $300,000 10c
30 Empire Communities
Estates of Wyndance
905-649-8197
•
from $900,000 3e
34 Carrington Homes
Woodlands of Upper Courtice
905-787-0963
•
from $260,000
35 Mason Homes
Parklands
1-866-443-7900
•
from $269,000 3H
39 H&R Developments
Gracefields
hr-newhomes.com •
from $322,000 4C
39 Thornridge Homes
Gracefields
1-877-361-4226
•
from $320,000 4C
39 Lindvest
Gracefields
1-877-361-4226
•
from $320,000 4C
45 Highcastle Homes
Northglen
northglen.ca
•
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from $221,000 11B
45 Delpark Homes
Northglen
905-419-7222
•
• •
from $221,000 11B
45 Esquire Homes
Northglen
northglen.ca
from $245,000 11B
48 Jeffery Homes
BrookHill
905-697-0765
•
• •
from $300,000 10B
72 Vandyk Communities
West Park Village
vandykcommunities.com •
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from $210,000
• from $189,000
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Homebuyers’ Resource Section You love the home, see what you can afford! » Compare mortgage rates for your best deal
» Calculate your mortgage payments using the mortgage payment calculation chart
MAY 16 - 30, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 103
Calculate your mortgage payments INTEREST RATE
AMORTIZATION PERIOD
CHART FIGURE
EXAMPLE: 5%
25 YEARS
5.82
MORTGAGE AMOUNT ÷ 1,000
MONTHLY PAYMENT
(MORTGAGE AMOUNT $125,000)
125
Canadian mortgage payment factors Instructions:
01 02 03 04
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%).
Choose your desired amortization period across the top of the table (25 years has lowest payment and is easiest to qualify for first-time buyers). At the intersection of the column and row is your mortgage payment per month per $100,000 borrowed.
» Bear in mind that this is a rough estimate. If you have several other large loans already, you may qualify for less. Also, banks and trust companies vary in their policies. The best way to know what you can afford is to go to the lending institution of your choice and get pre-qualified.
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$
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 16 - 30, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 105
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
2.85
2.85
2.39
2.94
2.68
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
2.49
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 2.69 3.14 6.50op 3.29 6.45op
3.25 2.59 6.30op 3.5 6.30op 2.35 3.09 6.30op 3.09 6.50op
3.95 3.39
4.39 3.89
4.64 4.64
3.7
4.3
4.35
2.39 3.75
2.59 4.39
2.59 3.29
3.39
3.89
4.49
3.01
3.1 6.25op 2.89 6.30op 2.19 2.59 6.34op 2.69 3.09 6.30op 2.9 6.25op 3.95 3.09 6.30op 2.85 2.95op 2.55
3.33
3.65
3.13
2.95
2.99
2.69
2.34 2.69
2.54 2.84
2.69 2.69
2.89 3.75
2.79 4.39
2.89 4.79
2.99
3.9
4.45
4.35 3.55
4.84 3.29
5.14 2.69
2.95
3.05
3.15
2.55
2.65
2.65
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
First National Fin. LP FirstOntario C.U.
2.85
IC Savings London Life
n/a
Luminus Financial
2.8
MCAP Meridian Credit Union
2.35 2.65
Parama Credit Union
2.65
2.8
Steinbach Credit Union
2.4
2.45
6.2 3.1
4.2
4
2.89 6.40op 2.29 2.89 6.34op 2.89 3.14 6.50op 2.95 3.6 3.09
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 May 4, 2015. Prepared By Fiscal Agents Financial Information Services 905.844.7700
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Brookfield Residential
Uxbridge – Foxtrail
An exclusive enclave of 46 bungalow townhomes from the $400’s. brookfieldhomes.ca
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Treasure Hill Homes
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
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Brampton – Spring Valley Junction
Coming soon – 38- and 41-ft. detached homes in Brampton. lindvest.com Kantium Development
Whitby – Trafalgar Green
Register now for fab townhomes in downtown Whitby from $319,900. trafalgargreen.com Heathwood Homes
Brampton – Meadowgreen
Preview opening of towns, semis and singles on Mississauga Road. heathwood.com Bremont Homes
Brampton – Credit River Golf Estates
Estate homes on Creditview Road, from more than $1 million. mybremont.ca Great Gulf
Oakville – Trafalgar Landing
Register now for freehold townhomes at Dundas and Trafalgar. greatgulf.com
Andrin Homes
Thornhill – Claridge Gate
Register now for two-storey townhomes and three-storey terrace townhomes from the $600’s. andrinhomes.com Tribute Communities
Oshawa – U.C. Towns
Coming soon to north Oshawa – urban village townhomes. mytribute.ca Primont Homes
Caledon – Seasons
Coming soon – elegant 36- and 42-ft. detached homes from $599,900. primonthomes.com Mattamy Homes
Scarborough – Heron Park
A whole new community of towns and semidetached homes. mattamyhomes.com
Register now for this collection of urban townhomes and midrise condominiums. ballantryhomes.com Mattamy Homes
Milton – Hawthorne Village On The Escarpment
Coming soon, exclusive new townhome designs on the Escarpment. mattamyhomes.com Madison Homes
Markham – Greensborough
Grand opening coming soon! Register now for detached homes on cul-de-sac and crescents. madisonhomes.ca Great Gulf
Brampton – Mount Pleasant
Preview opening at Bovaird and Creditview – full depth lots with unique standard features. greatgulf.com CountryWide Homes
Newmarket – Woodland Hills
Newmarket – Glenway
Coming soon – towns and singles, some with court, ravine and pie-shaped lots. countrywidehomes.ca
Aspen Ridge/Lakeview/CountryWide
Coming soon – register now freehold townhomes at Bayview and Hwy. 7. treasurehill.com
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Oakville – Oak Park
Coming soon – 50-ft. bungalows and twostorey singles, two-storey towns and threestorey urban towns. liveinglenway.com
Queensville – Newmarket
Coming soon, townhomes and 36- and 45-ft. singles myqueensville.com Bayview Wellington Homes
Bradford – Green Valley Estates
Grand opening for this community of towns, semis and singles. greenvalleyestates.com Treasure Hill Homes
Aurora – Aurora Views on Wellington
Freehold townhomes in an exclusive enclave community. treasurehill.com CountryWide Homes
Aurora – The Arbors
Register now for these singles, coming soon. countrywidehomes.ca
Arista Homes
Treasure Hill Homes
Richmond Hill – Urbantowns at Bayview
Fieldgate Homes
Markham – Victoria Manor
Coming soon – register now for luxury singles on 40-ft. lots in a prestigious neighbourhood at Woodbine and Major Mackenzie. fieldgatehomes.com Heathwood Homes
Richmond Hill – Hampshire Mews
Now previewing in Richmond Hill – an enclave of urban towns on Yonge St. heathwood.com Ballantry Homes
Oakville – OakPark
Register now for this collection of urban townhomes and midrise condominiums, coming soon to Oakville. ballantryhomes.com Delpark Homes
Sutton – Cedar Ridge
Vaughan – Vellmore Woods
Coming soon – register now for towns and singles from the upper $200’s. delparkhomes.ca
Greenpark/Starlane
Amacon
Richmond Hill – 9130 Bathurst
Register now for these towns and semis in one of Mississauga’s newest communities. churchillwoods.ca
Register now for these townhomes starting from the mid $500’s. thetowns.ca
Queensgate/Avalee
Bradford – DreamFields
Paradise Developments
Whitby – Whitby Meadows
Coming soon to Vaughan – exclusive 36and 42-ft. singles. aristahomes.com
Senator Homes
Mississauga – Churchill Woods
Towns, semis and detached homes coming soon to this master-planned community. paradisedevelopments.com Modern two-car garage towns in a contemporary urban community. senatorhomes.com
Brampton – Vales of the Humber
Coming soon – register now for priority preview of 40- and 45-ft. luxury homes. queensgateavalee.com
CountryWide Homes
Register now for priority opportunity of singles and towns coming soon. countrywidehomes.ca
Mississauga – The Towns at Parkside Village
Lindvest
Aurora – Aurora Glen
Coming soon Phase 2 – traditional and contemporary detached homes. lindvest.com
MAY 16 - 30, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 109
advertiserindex Andrin Homes - Claridge Gate
51
Country Wide Homes - Upper West Side
15
Andrin Homes - Hillsborough Holland Landing
50
Decade Homes - Yorkdale Village Phase II
69
Dunpar Homes - Heritage Gate
53
Arista Homes - Aurora Trails
21, 38 & 39
Arista Homes - Boxgrove Markham
21
Dunsire Developments - Anchors at lakeview
89
Arista Homes - Goddard on the Valley
21
Dunsire Developments - Barca Verde
89
Dunsire Developments - Crown Collection
89 89
Arista Homes - IMPRESSIONS
5 & 21
Arista Homes - Vaughan Valley Estates
21
Dunsire Developments - White Cedar Estates
Arista Homes - Vellore Woods
21
Family of Magazines - Promo
108
1
Fieldgate Homes - 90 Niagara
25
Aspen Ridge Homes - Corporate Aspen Ridge Homes - Mayfield Village
IFC
Aspen Ridge Homes - Upper West Side
15
Fieldgate Homes - Axiom Tower 2
25
Averton Homes - Averton Common
47
Fieldgate Homes - BlueSky Stouffville
25
Averton Homes - Averton Square
47
Fieldgate Homes - IMPRESSIONS
Averton Homes - Beacon Hill Bowmanville
47
Fieldgate Homes - Lotus Pointe Caledon
Averton Homes - Evolution
47
Fieldgate Homes - The New U
Averton Homes - Main Street Seaton
47
Fieldgate Homes - Valley Lands
Averton Homes - Model Home Of The Month
102
Fieldgate Homes - Aurora Trails
25, 38 & 39
5, 25 & Insert 25, 29 & Insert 25 25 & Insert
Fieldgate Homes - Zigg
25
Averton Homes - Victoria Highlands
47
Forest Hill Homes - Cornell Rouge
11
Ballymore Homes - Jubilee
71
Geranium Homes - Bloomington Woods
35
Ballymore Homes - Mill Street Village
65
Geranium Homes - Corporate
34
Briarwood Homes - Jubilee
71
Geranium Homes - Pace on Main
35
Brookfield Residential - Fieldstone
17
Geranium Homes - Uptownes at Cardinal Point
35
Brookfield Residential - Foxtrail
16
Geranium Homes - Verandas
35
Conservatory Group - Upper West Side
15
Great Gulf - Summerlyn Village
31
Coscorp Inc. - The Village of Southfields
85
Greenpark Homes - Lotus Pointe Caledon
29
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Heathwood Homes - Country Lane in Whitby
55
Primont Homes - JadeGarden at Cornell
12
Heathwood Homes - Hampshire Mews
55
Primont Homes - Newtowns at Mount Pleasant
12
Heathwood Homes - Meadow Green
55
Primont Homes - Renaissance Townes
12
HSBC - Corporate
27 Primont Homes - Seasons in Caledon
13
Regal Crest Homes - Upper West Side
15
Rosehaven Homes - Corporate
23
Rosehaven Homes - Lotus Pointe Caledon
29
Kantium Development & Construction - Trafalgar Green 30 LIV Communities - Casablanca
87
LIV Communities - The Classics
87
Madison Homes - Cornell Rouge
11 & 41
Madison Homes - Greensborough
41
Rosehaven Homes - Lyon’s Creek
22
Madison Homes - Thornhill
41
Rosehaven Homes - Woodland Trails
45
Mancini Homes - West Ridge Place Orillia
68
Schwarz Law LLP - Barristers & Solicitors
57
Senator Homes - Bathurst 9130
14
Senator Homes - Harbourside Condominiums
14
Senator Homes - Havelock Corners
14
Mattamy Homes - Award
BC
Mattamy Homes - The Preserve
8-9
Menkes - Corporate
6
Menkes - Dwell City Town
7
Menkes - Humber Mews
7
Senator Homes - Richvale
14
Menkes - The Enclaves of Upper Canada
7
Starlane Home Corporation - Lotus Pointe Caledon
29
Starlane Home Corporation - Woodland Trails
45
Townwood Homes - Upper West Side
15
Treasure Hill Homes - Moda Urban Village
18
Treasure Hill Homes - Southfield Meadows
18-19
Monarch Corporation - Kleinburg Crown Estates
112 & IBC
Monarch Corporation - The Village of Southfields
85 & IBC
Monarch Corporation - Topper Woods OPUS HOMES - Aurora Trails Oxford Homes - The Fairgrounds in Sutton Paradise Homes - Aurora Trails Paradise Homes - IMPRESSIONS Primont Homes - Centretown
IBC 38 & 39 70 38 & 39 5 12
Treasure Hill Homes - Tiara Estate Collection
18
Treasure Hill Homes - Victory Heights
18
YP Next Home - Promo
62
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WE SHARE THESE AWARDS WITH THOSE WHO MATTER MOST Thank you to our homeowners. Your kind praise means Mattamy Homes has been named BILD’s Home Builder of the Year. For the second year in a row. And for the sixth time ever. This is a historic achievement for our industry, one that has never before been accomplished.
We are delighted to thank all of our Mattamy colleagues for caring about getting it right every day. Our gratitude extends also to our Business and Trade Partners who proudly share our high standards, and whose skill and craftsmanship beautifully realize all of our dreams. And thank you, too, to our community staff who daily assist our most valued individuals – our irreplaceable homeowners.
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