JULY 23 - AUG 20, 2016 VOLUME 24, ISSUE 14, FREE (4 WEEK ISSUE)
GTA EDITION
UNDER CONSTRUCTION MOVE IN NEXT YEAR
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
5 WAYS TO MAKE BUYING A HOME MORE AFFORDABLE
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY FROM A REGISTERED BUILDER
TURN YOUR LIVING ROOM INTO A GREAT ROOM
GRAND OPENING IN VAUGHAN
GO TO TOWN
Stylish Modern townhomes across from the Maple GO
ASPENRIDGEHOMES.COM
ASPIRE TO LIVE IN MAPLE’S BEST LOCATION.
NOW OPEN Minutes from top shopping, dinning and entertainment
GO DOWNTOWN IN 34 MINUTES
ASPIRE TO MAPLE. Chelsea is ideally located across from the Maple GO, with easy access to Highway 400 and within minutes of shopping centres, entertainment complexes, restaurants, golf courses, parks and more.
NOW OPEN BRAMPTON Cleave View Estate - Presentation Centre 905.216.5155
MAPLE Chelsea - Presentation Centre & Model Homes 289.553.3147
MARKHAM Union - Presentation Centre 905.554.3446
TORONTO Scenic on Eglinton - Presentation Centre & Model Suites 416.805.1781
TORONTO Studio - Presentation Centre & Model Suite 647.352.7736
TORONTO The Jack - Presentation Centre & Model Suite 416.203.7034
MORE INFO AT aspenridgehomes.com
COMING SOON BRAMPTON Mayfield Village
KESWICK Simcoe Landing Phase 2
PICKERING New Seaton
QUEENSVILLE Queensville
RICHMOND HILL Observatory Hill
VAUGHAN Upper West Side TESTON RD.
REGISTER AT aspenridgehomes.com DUFFERIN ST.
KEELE ST.
HWY 400
HILL ST.
MAJOR MACKENZIE DR. W.
PRESENTATION CENTRE & MODEL HOMES 18 Hill Street, Maple 289.553.3147
001-Aspen-Corp 07-23-16.indd 1
2016-07-19 11:09 AM
contents JULY 23 - AUGUST 20, 2016 | VOLUME 24 ISSUE 14
30
ON THE COVER
Dunpar Homes Trafalgar Ridge — your hedge against housing inflation
+ online NEIGHBOURHOOD
HOME SEARCH
MORE +PHOTOS +VIDEOS +ADVICE +INSPIRATION +TRENDING
property profiles
neighbourhood profile
20 Treasure Hill Homes
62 Willowdale
Shift offers urban town living in Pickering
24 Fieldgate Homes
New release of detached homes at Valleylands
Convenience and community in uptown
trending
12
34 Madison Homes WITH
DYNAMIC MAPS
LOOK FOR THE CIRCLE
The legacy continues with REALtowns in Thornhill
66 Mattamy Homes
A lifetime of memories in Kleinurg Summit
16
CREA
Toronto and Vancouver continue to skew Canadian home sales
Bank of Canada
Maintains Interest rate but repeats warning on housing
2 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 2
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
0
inspiration
38
Design Secrets
The new living room by Jane Lockhart
58 Designer Advice Conceal and Reveal by Yanic Simard
70
34
72
Sarah Richardson
Luxury is in the eye of the beholder
Decor Tips
How to buy a new couch
advice
10
BILD Report
Building industry hosts affordable housing forum by Bryan Tuckey
14
Fundamentally Speaking
Four tips to buying your first home by Wayne Karl
28 Mortgage Advice
20 32
GTA Housing
A tale of two markets
40 Children’s Discovery Centre
Buy a $25 brick and help build a family-friendly city
42 Market News
How to plan for millennials at home
44 Housing Affordability
Municipal land-use regulation negatively impacting housing affordability
46 Industry News
Will female-only courses fill the gap in the trades?
48 Tarion
Introducing a new website
66
Five ways to make buying a home more affordable by Alyssa Richard
36
50 Foreign Buyers
How the housing market and industry are adjusting
by Howard Bogach
56 Legally Speaking
Deciphering legal language
52 Kylemore Communities
Hosting the 19th Annual Community Event
54 CIBC Poll
Millennials and Gen Xers are less confident that they’ll meet financial goals
64 BILD
Members raise more than $35,000 for charity
68 Raw Shift
A one-night-only flash architecture installation
Tarion Report
Make sure you deal with a registered builder
by Jayson Schwarz
buyers’ resource section
74
77
Hot Properties
New releases, openings and preview registrations
Mortgage Rates
in every issue
4
Editor’s Note
6
Contributors
78
What’s Online
79
Advertiser Index JUL 23 - AUG 20, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 3
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 3
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
Editors' Notes
EXPLORE WILLOWDALE
SUSAN LEGGE Editor-in-Chief / Director of Content Yellow Pages NextHome Email: Susan.Legge@ypnexthome.ca Twitter: @SusanLegge
TAKE A TOUR ONLINE ypnexthome.ca/willowdale
Getting good advice When you tell people you’re shopping for a place to buy, you’ll find almost everyone will want to share their own experience. Some will offer personal advice while others will frighten you with details about a “friend’s” disastrous experience. With so many variables, it can be hard to figure out what’s actually good advice. It’s always best to get advice from the experts, especially when it comes to buying a home. No matter what your Uncle Joe says, when you’re
equipped with the right expert advice for your situation, you can move forward by making confident decisions that are right for you and your family. Much of what you’ll want to know about the road to finding the perfect place is right here in this magazine. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, write to us and we’ll help get you an answer from one of our experts. Let us know how your search goes. We’d love to hear from you.
Housing policy under watch
WAYNE KARL Senior Editor Yellow Pages NextHome Email: Wayne.Karl@ypnexthome.ca Twitter: @WayneKarl
+ get social
The Bank of Canada recently made its latest interest rate announcement and Monetary Policy Report. As expected, the BoC again held its overnight rate target at 0.5 per cent. With its Monetary Policy Report and other moves from the federal government, however, many experts expected action. Though none was forthcoming in the July report, potential changes in mortgage regulations and housing policy seem inevitable in the coming weeks or months. In June, federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau commissioned a joint federal,
provincial and municipal working group to study the housing market, largely to address market stresses in Toronto and Vancouver. The challenge with any action to tackle skyrocketing prices and declining affordability in these cities will be to not negatively affect other markets where such characteristics do not exist. Markets such as Calgary, Edmonton and other parts of Canada are experiencing very different conditions than Toronto and Vancouver. Indeed, if anything, they need changes to help, not hinder homebuying activity.
Interact with us on social media: ypnexthome
4 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 4
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
VILLAGE NORTH NEW RELEASE COMING SOON
DETACHED HOMES ON 38’, 40’ AND 45’ LOTS
H o ll a
THE IDEAL MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITY. INSPIRED BY NATURE. BUILT FOR YOU.
nd
Mount Albert Road
Green Lane West
Green Lane East
Davis Drive West
Davis Drive
HIGHWAY 404
Miller’s Sideroad
ge Yontreet S Yonge Street
19337 Highway 11, East Gwillimbury 905.551.0524 Mon. - Thurs. 1pm - 8pm, Fri. by appointment only, Wknd. & Holi. 11am - 6pm
Leslie Street
1 y1
ing Morn ad Sidero
Farr Avenue
onge Street Old Y
Hw
$800’s
Water Tower
Bathurst Street
Starting from the low
ng Ro ad
ce Spruenue Av
Yong e St ree t
SITE
Introducing the ideal master-planned community close to everything but far from ordinary. Go shopping at Upper Canada Mall and big box stores. Plus, easy access to the new highway 404 extension and the East Gwillimbury GO Station with direct connections to downtown Toronto.
i nd La
SALES OFFICE
Yonge Street
TO PREVIEW, VISIT THE SALES OFFICE TODAY!
Major Mackenzie Drive West
Major Mackenzie Drive East
Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. E. & O.E. Rendering is artist’s concept.
ANDRINHOMES.COM ANDR-HIL-A-AD-NHC-JUL19-FINAL.indd 005-Andrin-Hilsborough 07-23-16.indd 1 1
2016-07-19 11:34 9:15 AM 2016-07-19 AM
Contributors
BILD REPORT
BRYAN TUCKEY Bryan Tuckey is President and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) and can be found on Twitter (twitter.com/bildgta), Facebook (facebook.com/bildgta), Youtube (youtube.com/bildgta) and BILD’s official online blog (bildblogs.ca)
PRESIDENT, YELLOW PAGES NEXTHOME
Jacqueline Hill EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT
Susan Legge DIRECTOR OF SALES, NATIONAL
Moe Lalani ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER, NEW HOME GUIDE GTA, NEW CONDO GUIDE
Anne-Marie Breen ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER, NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE, SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO
DESIGNER ADVICE
JANE LOCKHART Jane lockhart is Founder and Principal Designer of Jane Lockhart Interior Design in Toronto. She can be reached at 416.762.2493. janelockhart.com
Susan Maxwell EDITOR
Wayne Karl ART DIRECTOR
Tammy Leung
CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
Sonia Bell, Sara Duck (on leave), Elisa Krovblit, Jackie Marchildon, Lydia McNutt (on leave)
MORTGAGE ADVICE
ALYSSA FURTADO Alyssa Furtado is the Founder and CEO of ratehub.ca, a mortgage rate comparison site that aims to empower Canadians to make smart financial decisions
SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Nina Downs nina.downs@ypnexthome.ca SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Dionne Fraser dionne.fraser@ypnexthome.ca DISTRIBUTION & SALES CO-ORDINATOR
TARION REPORT
Terry Basset
HOWARD BOGACH
NATIONAL CIRCULATION MANAGER
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.
John Jenkins
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Helen Pearce PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR
Sandra Hanak-Vujnovic GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
DESIGNER ADVICE
YANIC SIMARD Yanic Simard is the principal designer of the awardwinning Toronto Interior Design Group (tidg.ca), and a regular guest expert on Citytv’s CityLine
LEGALLY SPEAKING
JAYSON SCHWARZ Jayson Schwarz LL.M. is a Toronto real estate lawyer and partner in the law firm Schwarz Law LLP. He can be reached by visiting schwarzlaw.ca or by email at info@schwarzlaw.ca or phone at 416.486.2040
more online We have even more content online! Read more stories from our team of contributors at ypnexthome.ca, including stories by:
MONEY MATTERS
Miguel Cea, Mike Terentiev
Published by
#500-401 The West Mall Etobicoke, ON M9C 5J5 T 416.626.4200 F 416.784.5867 ypnexthome.ca
ADVERTISING Call 416.626.4200 for advertising rates
and information. CIRCULATION Free distribution in select high-traffic street boxes, stores, banks, financial institutions and select condominium sales offices. COPYRIGHT 2016 All rights reserved by Yellow Pages Homes Ltd., Toronto, Ont. Reproduction in any form is prohibited. Contents of this publication are covered by Copyright and offenders will be prosecuted under the law. The views and data expressed by columnists do not necessarily represent those of the publication. TERMS Advertisers, Editorial content are not responsible for typographical errors, mistakes or misprints. All prices are correct as of press time and are subject to change without notice. E. & O. E. EDITORIAL SSubmissions from interested parties will be considered. Please submit to the editor at Susan.Legge@ypnexthome.ca
GAIL VAZ-OXLADE Gail Vaz-Oxlade is the host of Til Debt Do Us Part, author of Debt Free Forever and blogs daily at gailvazoxlade.com. Follow Gail on Twitter at twitter.com/GailVazOxlade
Please recycle this magazine! Yellow Pages NextHome participates in the Partners in Growth Reforestation Program through St. Joseph Communications. To date, Partners in Growth has planted over 2.5 million trees in parks, recreation and conservation areas, and other public spaces across Canada. Established in 1990, this program was started with Scouts Canada to help replenish the environment.
6 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 6
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
007-Menkes-Corp 07-23-16.indd 7
2016-07-19 11:09 AM
Bleed: 0.125”
Colours: CMYK
COMING SOON UPSCALE, NATURAL LIVING IN KLEINBURG SUMMIT
Built: 11/07/2016 - SH
Lush landscapes. Irresistible small town appeal. Fully connected to the city. So much comes together here to make Kleinburg a most distinctive place to call home. In that spirit, we’re delighted to announce that we’ll soon be opening our brand new community of Kleinburg Summit – offering a breathtaking range of upscale Town and Detached designs. Prepare to make a lifetime of new memories in Kleinburg Summit.
8 YPNEXTHOME.CA
MATGTA-Kleinburg_GTANHnC DPS_Mag.indd All Pages 008-009-Mattamy-Kleinburg 07-23-16.indd 8
2016-07-19 11:34 AM
REGISTER TODAY AT
mattamyhomes.com
All illustrations are artist’s concept. All dimensions are approximate. Prices, specifications, terms and conditions subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.
008-009-Mattamy-Kleinburg 07-23-16.indd 9
9
2016-07-19 11:15 AM 2016-07-19 11:34 AM
Advice | BILD REPORT
Building industry hosts affordable housing forum By Bryan Tuckey
MORE ADVICE ONLINE ypnexthome.ca/news/advice
THE INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF
affordable housing is a massive and growing problem in the GTA, and one that governments at all levels are actively working to address. The home building and land development industry wants to be part of the solution, so we recently brought together some of the smartest minds on the subject to discuss the challenge of our lack of affordable housing stock and identify creative ways to build more. BILD members provided the industry’s perspective and we invited not-for-profit developers, government colleagues and other stakeholders to the table as well. With representatives from each sector, small groups shared ideas for improving policy, creating financial incentives and other factors that are needed to increase the supply of affordable housing. To inspire the discussions, we brought in Tom Bledsoe, president and CEO of the Housing Partnership Network, to give a keynote address on the how affordable housing has been built in the U.S. and the U.K. A renowned expert on delivering partnership-based affordable housing, Tom shared a number of examples of how other cities are trying to address affordable housing challenges similar to the GTA. In cities like San Francisco, New York, Seattle and London, affordable housing is being built through private, public and non-profit sector
partnerships. For example, in San Francisco, the city has been able to increase the number of affordable housing units through a partnership model and through incentives like capital subsidies and bonds to forprofit and not-for-profit developers of affordable housing projects. In New York, the government has been successful in increasing affordable housing by offering tax abatement programs that reduce the amount of property tax owed on properties under construction. There are also capital subsidies and policies like inclusionary zoning but the majority of affordable housing has been built by for-profit developers who take advantage of the tax policy. There is no single way to deliver affordable housing, Tom said. Policies that mandate affordable housing units as part of a larger project exist but they are only one piece of the puzzle. In all of his successful project examples public policies were supported by a toolkit of financial incentives and programs and a desire from both the public and private sectors to work collaboratively. Here in the GTA, building more affordable housing will also take strong partnerships and a willingness
to work together to find creative ways to make these projects feasible. Affordable housing projects or development projects that include affordable housing units still need to make economic sense and government partners can help by providing incentives like fast-tracking approvals for projects that include affordable housing; tax breaks; and zoning for appropriate height and density to help make the business case for these projects. While many GTA municipalities are considering public policies that will mandate affordable units in a larger development project, our industry believes there are other proven methods to achieve the same result. The wide range of ideas discussed at our event will culminate in a whitepaper to be released later this year. What do you think is needed to get more affordable housing built in the GTA? Join the conversation on Twitter at @bildgta. Bryan Tuckey is president and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association and a land-use planner who has worked for municipal, regional and provincial governments. Follow him on Twitter @bildgta, facebook.com/bildgta, and bildblogs.ca
10 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 10
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
Markham tour o ur
New Release! New Designs!
8
deco mod rated el hom e
s
FREEHOLD TOWNHOMES AND SINGLE FAMILY HOMES Townhomes starting from the mid
800's
$
AMAZING AMENITIES AT YOUR DOORSTEP • new cornell community centre & library • markham stouffville hospital • new shopping centres & retail shops • excellent public & private schools • parks, playgrounds & woodlots • easy access to 401, 404, 407 & GO transit
cornellrouge.com 905.472.9556
MARKHAM
SALES OFFICE LOCATED AT 655 Cornell Centre Boulevard (at 16th Avenue)
Open Monday to Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday by appointment only Weekends & Holidays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Renderings are artist’s concept. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. See sales representatives for details. E & O.E.
MADI-COR-A-AD-NHC-MAY30-2.indd 1 011-Madison-Cornell 06-11-16.indd 11
5/31/16 3:31 PM 2016-07-19 11:09 AM
Trending
Toronto, Vancouver continue to skew Canadian home sales
HOUSING ACTIVITY IN TORONTO
and Vancouver continues to skew the Canadian home sales picture, as these two markets experience characteristics that are very different from the rest of the country. Statistics from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) show national home sales declined further in June 2016, by 0.9 per cent month-over-month in June 2016. Monthly declines in each of the past two months have left sales activity 2.6 per cent below the record set in April 2016. “While national sales activity remains strong, there are still significant differences in housing market trends across Canada,” CREA President Cliff Iverson says. “While home sales activity and price growth are running strong in B.C. and Ontario, they remain subdued in other markets where homebuyers are cautious and uncertain about the outlook for their local economy.” “June sales extended trends observed the previous month,”
adds Gregory Klump, CREA’s chief economist. “As was the case in May, the monthly decline in national sales activity was led by the Lower Mainland of British Columbia and markets in or around the GTA. In keeping with the law of supply and demand, exceptionally low inventory combined with high demand continues to translate into strong price growth in these housing markets, where year-over-year price gains have been running in double-digit territory since late last year.” The number of newly listed homes rose by 2.2 per cent in June 2016, compared to May. New supply climbed among a broad majority of all local markets, led by Greater Toronto, Oakville-Milton, Montreal, Quebec City and B.C.’s Fraser Valley. The return of activity in Fort McMurray following its evacuation in May also contributed to the national increase in new listings. As for average home prices, the Aggregate Composite MLS Benchmark rose by 13.6 per cent year-over-year
to $564,700 in June 2016, the largest gain since December 2006. For the fifth consecutive month, year-over-year price growth accelerated for all Benchmark property types tracked by the index. Two-storey single-family home prices continued to post the biggest year-over-year gain (15.5 per cent), followed by one-storey single-family homes (14 per cent), townhouse/row units (13.6 per cent) and apartment units (9.8 per cent). While prices in 9 of the 11 markets tracked by the MLS HPI posted yearover-year gains in June, price growth continues to vary widely among housing markets. Greater Vancouver (32.1 per cent) and the Fraser Valley (35.5 per cent) posted the largest gains, followed by Greater Toronto (16.0 per cent), Victoria (15.7 per cent) and Vancouver Island (10.6 per cent). By contrast, year-over-year prices were down -4.1 per cent in Calgary and -1.4 per cent in Saskatoon. Home prices gained further traction in Regina (3.6 per cent year-overyear), Greater Montreal (1.9 per cent) and Ottawa (1.0 per). Home prices in Greater Moncton recorded their eleventh consecutive year-over-year gain, rising 7.9 per cent. The national average price continues to be pulled upward by sales activity in Vancouver and Toronto, which remain two of Canada’s tightest, most active and expensive housing markets. The actual (not seasonally adjusted) national average price for homes sold in June 2016 was $503,301, up 11.2 per cent year-over-year. If these two housing markets are excluded from calculations, the average price is a more modest $374,760, and a 8.4-per-cent yearover-year gain.
12 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 12
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
FINAL PHASE Mount Pleasant’s Most Successful Community!
LAST ! E C N A H C
Rendering is Artist’s concept. E. & O.E.
GRAND OPENING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24Th 3-BEDROOM URBAN TOWNHOMES, FROM 1,143 SQ. FT. Your last chance to be a part of Newtowns in Mount Pleasant! Live just steps to the charming village square and community centre, parks, shops, schools, transit and more.
STEPS FROM GREAT AMENITIES! • • • • •
Minutes to GO Transit Acres of lush parks and greenspace Steps to planned Osmington Mall Charming Mount Pleasant Village nearby Shopping, dining, leisure and more!
REGISTER NOW TO RECEIVE YOUR GRAND OPENING INVITATION
Consider Yourself at Home
PrimontHomes.com Connect with us on
PRIM 47791 NHG AD SINGLE PG JULY 13_final.indd 1 013-Primont-MtPleasant 07-23-16.indd 13
2016-07-14 2:08 PM 2016-07-19 11:09 AM
Advice | FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING
Buying your first home?
Four tips to help guide your decision By Wayne Karl
MORE ADVICE ONLINE ypnexthome.ca/news/advice
WHEN YOU’RE BUYING YOUR FIRST
home, you are sure to be filled with many important questions. How much can you afford? How much will it all cost? Where do you really want to live, and can you afford the area? And, finally, what type of home do you want? The answers are very individual: it really depends on your situation – from the amount of your down payment to where you work to whether you have kids to other personal circumstances. For your enjoyment while you live in your home, as well as for future resale potential, proximity to transportation, shopping, schools and other amenities is among the key determinants that affect your property’s appeal, and ultimately its value. After all, those are the qualities potential buyers look for when searching for a home; the more of them your house has when you go to sell, the more it will be attractive to a greater number of people. While experts suggest you take a long-term view when buying a home, it’s also important to not look too far down the road. Let’s be honest, your first home may not be your dream home, and your needs and desires are sure to change throughout the various stages of homeownership. So, while the answers to the above questions are specific to circumstances, there are also some common guidelines you can follow.
1. How much can you afford? Experts agree it is never a good idea to make yourself house-poor, and it is a very common mistake, particularly of first-time buyers, to buy more home than you can really afford. Meeting with a mortgage broker or your banker will help determine your full financial picture, assessing everything from your credit rating to how much you have saved for a down payment. Experts also suggest you “stresstest” your plan to see how well you could cope with higher mortgage payments brought on by rising interest rates.
your transportation options include mass transit or only driving. Indeed, proximity to mass transit is something more and more people are looking for in their new home location. It may not be as simple as choosing to live in the city, suburbs or a small town. 4. What type of home do you want? Once you have determined your options for cost and location, you can then assess what types of homes are available in your price range and desired neighbourhood: Single-family detached, semidetached, townhome, duplex or condo?
2. How much will it really cost? Another common homebuyer mistake is not being prepared for all the closing costs involved: lawyer fees, land transfer taxes, utilities, insurance, and home inspection and appraisal fees and insurance. All of these costs add up, and ultimately should factor into your overall home-shopping budget.
Some many questions, so many choices. The good news is, home builders today are in sync with customer preferences for location and amenities, and with market realities with regard to pricing and needs for energy efficiency, so your options for new-home product have never been better.
3. Where do you want to live? This question is becoming more important for a number of reasons, though influenced primarily by where you work, how much of a commute you want and whether
Wayne Karl is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and business. In Fundamentally Speaking, Wayne explores the basics 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.
14 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 14
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
Lebovic Campus Drive
SITE
bathurst st.
N
Ilan Ramon Blvd.
Starting from the high $800’s
Major Mackenzie Dr. Dufferin st.
ReAL Townhomes. ReAL Backyards. In a ReAL great Thornhill location.
rutherforD rD.
RegisteR Now
Madisonhomes.ca Rendering is artist’s concept. Price and specifications are subject to change without noticed. Marketed by International Home Marketing Group. E. & O. E. July 14, 2016.
MADI-REA-A-AD-New Home Guide-COMING SOON-14JUL2016-F.indd 1 015-Madison-RealTowns 07-23-16.indd 15
2016-07-14 10:31 AM 2016-07-19 11:09 AM
Trending
BoC holds interest rate but repeats warning on housing By Wayne Karl
THE BANK OF CANADA AGAIN
maintained its target for the overnight rate at 0.50 per cent in its interest rate announcement on July 13, citing a spotty performance of the Canadian economy, but also repeated an earlier warning about the housing market. While the Bank’s Monetary Policy Report, released the same day, stopped short of calling for to action to tackle rapid house price increases in Vancouver and Toronto, Governor Stephen Poloz did issue another warning that the risks in these two markets are “elevated and rising.” “We continue to have the same concerns that we expressed in our June Financial System Review about household indebtedness and housing, particularly in the Greater Vancouver and Toronto markets,” Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Wilkins said. The sharp rise in housing prices in these markets is not supported by economic fundamentals. “House price growth, year over year, of 10 to 20 per cent… just doesn’t look like the growth in the fundamentals is going to keep up, so it’s in that sense that we say the growth rates are unsustainable.” While few experts predicted any movement on the interest rate front, some did expect a call to action on housing in the policy report. “There’s a lot of conversation happening around the Canadian housing market, especially with regards to Vancouver and Toronto,” Alyssa Furtado, CEO of ratehub. ca, told New Home Guide. “While some were expecting housing to have a greater profile in the report, we don’t yet have new and exciting information on the market to share. …continued on page 18 16 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 16
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
Haven is just around the corner Whether you’re looking to buy now, or later this year, Rosehaven has a home for you. CURRENT COMMUNITIES NEIGHBOURHOODS OF MOUNT PLEASANT - BRAMPTON Limited number remaining! Singles & Freehold Towns from the upper $500’s COMING 2016 NEIGHBOURHOODS OF MOUNT PLEASANT - BRAMPTON New Contemporary Freehold Townhome designs coming this Fall Register at Rosehavenhomes.com AFFINITY CONDOMINIUMS ALDERSHOT / BURLINGTON 2 Contemporary Mid-Rise Condominium Buildings from the upper $200’s Register at AffinityCondo.com ANCHOR WOODS HOLLAND LANDING 45’ & 38’ Singles and Semis just north of Newmarket Register at AnchorWoods.ca COMING IN 2017 ON THE RIDGE - STONEY CREEK Introducing Freehold Towns Register at LiveOnTheRidge.ca TIFFANY HILL - ANCASTER Phase 2 Luxury Singles & New Freehold Towns Register at TiffanyHill.ca Ordinary is for others. Separate yourself from the common, the oh-so-typical, the middle-of-the-road, the good-enough, the runof-the-mill. Seek haven from anything less than the exceptional. This is where life is a step above. If you’ve ever wanted to own a Rosehaven home, this is the time to register.
DREAMFIELDS - BRADFORD Another Phase of our most sought-after designs Register at DreamfieldsBradford.com
Visit RosehavenHomes.com For directions, hours & community info. call our hotline (1-888/416) 410-0175 Prices and specifications correct at press time. Prices quoted are in thousands. E. & O.E. 17
017-Rosehaven-Corp 07-23-16.indd 17
2016-07-19 11:09 AM
…continued from page 16
“We continue to have the same concerns that we expressed in our June Financial System Review about household indebtedness and housing, particularly in the Greater Vancouver and Toronto markets”
The government has promised funding to monitor the housing market, and when we start seeing some of that data come to light, it’ll be a more exciting time to talk about the issues and what kinds of policy needs to be in place to address it.” An actual rate hike from the Bank of Canada isn’t expected until as late as 2019, according to some analysts, Furtado adds. “But if we see changes from the Department of Finance or CMHC in the coming weeks or month, it could possibly be regarding another change to the down payment requirements – moving the minimum to 10 per cent across the board – or changes to the land transfer tax within Toronto and
Vancouver, specifically. There have been similar changes in the last few years, intended to cool the market and it hasn’t worked. We shouldn’t be surprised if additional measures are taken.” As for the Canadian economy at large, the BoC says the quarterly pattern of growth has been uneven. Real GDP grew by 2.4 per cent in the first quarter, but is estimated to have contracted by one per cent in the second quarter, pulled down by volatile trade flows, uneven consumer spending and the Alberta wildfires. A pick-up to 3.5 per cent is expected in the third quarter, as oil production resumes and the rebuilding begins in Fort McMurray.
Consumer spending is also expected to get a boost from the Canada Child Benefit. Real GDP is expected to grow by 1.3 per cent in 2016, 2.2 per cent in 2017, and 2.1 per cent in 2018. The Bank projects above-potential growth from the second half of 2016, lifted by rising US demand and supported by accommodative monetary and financial conditions. Federal infrastructure spending and other fiscal measures announced in the March budget will also contribute to growth. Despite recent volatility, the Bank expects the underlying trend of export growth to continue, leading to a pick-up in business investment. Higher global oil prices are helping to stabilize Canada’s energy sector and household spending is expected to increase moderately.
18 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 18
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
NEW PHASE NOW OPEN
Introducing a new release of 36’ and 40’ detached homes in Summerlyn Village, Bradford • Exceptional value – up to $300,000 less than the GTA • Spacious designs featuring two car garages, 9 foot ceilings, natural oak hardwood on main level and staircases • Parks, walking trails and acres of protected greenspace • Just minutes from Bradford GO Station
36’ and 40’ Detached Homes 1,475 - 3,270 sq. ft. from
$680S
Hwy. 400
SALES OFFICE 22 Downy Emerald Drive Bradford (905) 775-3461
GREATGULF.COM Sales office hours: Sat. & Sun. 11am - 6pm • Mon.-Thurs. 1 - 8pm • Closed Fri.
Holland St.
BILD 2016 BUILDER OF THE YEAR
Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. E. & O.E. Illustrations are artist’s concept. All square footages are approximate. Actual usable space varies from stated floor area.
019-GreatGulf-Summerlyn 07-23-16.indd 19
2016-07-19 11:09 AM
Property Profile | TREASURE HILL HOMES
Urban town living is coming to Pickering
TREASURE HILL HAS BECOME ICONIC for its innovation and urban living standards. The company has done it again with its latest community Shift, set to launch this fall 2016. Bringing modern architecture to a charming community, Treasure Hill is offering urban town living in the heart of Pickering. Highlighted by first class design and contemporary finishes, Shift blends thoughtful living spaces with modern design. The stunning exterior catches your eye at first glance, complemented by the additional urban details that went into perfecting the interior design.
One of Treasure Hill’s greatest assets is selecting premium locations for its new communities. Shift is a prime example of this. Pickering’s popularity is no surprise given the bountiful amenities in this beautiful city. Offering an abundance of greenspace with various parks and trails, as well as the popular Pickering Waterfront, living in Pickering offers a peaceful getaway and comfortable lifestyle. …continued on page 22
20 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 20
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
URBAN TOWN LIVING
REGISTER TODAY
COMING SOON
COMING SOON
AURORA
PICKERING
*Information correct at press time. Illustration is artist’s concept. E. & O. E.
TREASUREHILL.COM 21
021-TreasureHill-Corp 07-23-16.indd 21
2016-07-19 11:09 AM
“Treasure Hill aims to build quality homes, utilizing the best materials as well as excellence in craftsmanship.“
Location
Pickering Builder
Treasure Hill Homes …continued on page 20
Development
Shift Located at Brock Road and William Jackson Drive, Shift is perfectly situated. Moments away, you will find the best of Pickering including fantastic shops, restaurants and recreation centres. A quick fiveminute drive and you will find yourself in Downtown Pickering, where you can enjoy shopping, eating and discovering this vibrant city. Just a few blocks away, you will find the softer side of Pickering. A less than 15-minute drive will lead you to the waterfront on the shores of Lake Ontario, where you can spend time relaxing and enjoying the picturesque water views. Nautical Village, a community of local businesses at the
Pickering waterfront, is a great place to enjoy quaint shops and cafes in a breath-taking natural view. When it comes time to commute, you will have easy access to the rest of the GTA. Located moments away from the Hwy. 407 and 404, as well as the Pickering GO Station, commuting is a stress-free experience. Treasure Hill aims to build quality homes, utilizing the best materials as well as excellence in craftsmanship. Their mission is to provide modern homes that meet and exceed the highest standards. Their experts take you through a journey of buying a new home and turn it into one of the most memorable experiences you will
Home Type
Urban townhomes Contact
treasurehill.com have. A Treasure Hill home combines all the essential elements, but most importantly, it is a place you will truly want to call your home. Discover your treasure here. The best of urban living and residential convenience blend together. Have it all by registering now to stay updated on the latest information about Shift at treasurehill.com
22 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 22
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
NOW OPEN IN WHITBY!
Spectacular upcountry living. At Country Lane, a magnificent new master planned community has just been unveiled in Whitby, beginning with a superb selection of luxurious fully detached homes. Welcoming entrance gates. Unique and engaging streetscapes. Traffic-calming roundabouts. A community park and greenspace. It’s everything you want in a new home and a neighbourhood – all just minutes from GO, 401, and the new Highway 412 link to the 407. Together Andrin Homes and Heathwood Homes have designed a spectacular collection of homes, in a Whitby setting that provides the perfect place for your family to put down roots.
Visit our Sales Offices TODAY while a selection of superb 26’, 36’ and 45’ lots still remains!
Hours: Mon-Thur: 1pm - 8pm Fridays: Closed Sat, Sun, & Holidays: 11am - 6pm
905-442-0189
647-287-7042
Hours: Mon-Thur: 1pm - 8pm Fridays: 12pm – 6pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays: 11am - 6pm
Sales Office: 4145 Country Lane, Whitby
Learn more: CountryLaneWhitby.com Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. E. & O. E. Renderings are artist’s concept.
HEAT-COU-A-AD-NHC-14JULY2016-F.indd 1 023-Heathwood-CountryLane 07-23-16.indd 23
2016-07-14 10:27 AM 2016-07-19 11:09 AM
Property Profile | FIELDGATE HOMES
Visit Valleylands in West Brampton to see the
latest release from Fieldgate Homes TIME AND TIME AGAIN, when we ask our homeowners why they chose to buy a Fieldgate home, we get some pretty familiar answers. Many say that the deciding factor was Fieldgate’s award winning floorplan designs, while others say it was the beautiful masterplanned community design. Whatever your reason for choosing Fieldgate, with New Releases coming soon to all three of our current new home communities, we’re confident that you will find a home that you’ll love in 2016 with Fieldgate Homes.
ABOVE
The Hudson A elevation, 3,470 sq. ft., five-bedroom
Valleylands – West Brampton Visit the sales centre today to see the latest release of detached homes. Boasting a fantastic selection of single detached 38- and 50-ft. designs from the $800’s, discerning homebuyers are going to like what they see when they discover these impeccably crafted luxury homes. …continued on page 26
24 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 24
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
JUL 23 - AUG 20, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 25
025-Fieldgate-Corp 06-25-16.indd 25
2016-07-19 11:09 AM
…continued from page 24
“At Valleylands, the best of west Brampton living is literally at your doorstep.” At Valleylands, the best of west Brampton living is literally at your doorstep. 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. Nature lovers can soak up the Credit River landscape at nearby El Dorado Park and golfing enthusiasts will be impressed with the great selection of golf courses within a short driving distance. If that weren’t enough, the commute to Toronto is a breeze with Hwys. 401 and 407 just minutes away.
Coming Soon – Stouffville, Kleinburg & West Whitby An all new release of 36-, 40- and 50-ft. detached homes will be coming soon to Stouffville’s popular Blue Sky Community. In this popular community setting, GTA homebuyers have a lot to look forward to.
Impressions – Kleinburg Register for the next release at Impressions in Kleinburg, featuring a stellar collection of luxurious family residences in a charming village setting. Featuring exquisite single detached 38- and 44-ft. homes starting from more than $1 million, you can discover a lifestyle of true comfort and prestige in this exceptional family community. Throughout all of the GTA, there’s no place quite like the Village of Kleinburg. Perfectly nestled between the east and west branches of the Humber River, Kleinburg offers all the pleasures of small town life just minutes from the big city conveniences of
Vaughan and the surrounding area. Vaughan’s many other charming neighbourhoods also offer convenient shopping destinations – such as Vaughan Mills – boasting a host of major retailers and top name brands. Commuting is made easy with Hwys. 27, 400, 427 and 407 all just minutes away. Our next master-planned
community is Whitby Meadows. It will feature an exceptional selection of 30-, 36-, 42-ft. single detached homes, semis and freehold townhomes in west Whitby’s finest natural setting. To register for the next release at any of our three current communities, please visit fieldgatehomes.com
26 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 26
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
027-Brookfield-Corp 07-23-16.indd 27
2016-07-19 11:09 AM
Advice | MORTGAGE ADVICE
5 ways to make buying a home more affordable By Alyssa Furtado
MORE ADVICE ONLINE ypnexthome.ca/news/advice
A RECENT BMO SURVEY FINDS nearly
one-third of millennials don’t think they’ll ever be able to afford a home. Although many believe they can’t afford to buy, it is possible. Here are some tips on how to make purchasing a home less costly: Save: Setting realistic financial expectations, creating a savings plan and establishing a budget for before and after the purchase can help determine what is truly affordable Use a mortgage affordability calculator to determine what your purchase price can be and understand all the costs involved in buying a home. Think not only of the down payment and mortgage payments, but also of the taxes, insurance, and upkeep you’re going to have to pay. The nest egg you accumulate by being frugal and resourceful shows lenders that you’re responsible, making it easier to qualify for the best mortgage rates available. Saving doesn’t mean giving up every pleasure in life. It implies a degree of moderation and discipline. Think of your future home as a monthly bill now and put aside a little bit each month. Pay close attention to your credit score as well. Missing even one credit card payment can stay on your credit reports for as long as 10 years and affect your dream of owning a home. Avoid a high-ratio mortgage: A highratio mortgage is when a buyer makes a down payment of less than 20 per
cent. Homebuyers can put down as little as five per cent when they buy a home, but they’ll also need to pay for mortgage default insurance. The less money you put down, the higher your mortgage insurance costs will be. For example, if you purchase a $450,000 home with five per cent down, you’ll have to pay $15,300 in mortgage default insurance, which is added to the amount of your mortgage. If you make a 20 per cent down payment, you’ll need to come up with more money but you’ll also save thousands of dollars because you won’t need to pay for mortgage insurance.
great source of funding for a down payment is the Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP). The Canadian government allows first-time homebuyers to borrow up to $25,000 tax-free from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSP). If you’re purchasing with someone who’s also a first-time homebuyer, you can both access $25,000 for a total of $50,000. You don’t have to be married to qualify because common-law partners are also eligible. However, since the HBP is considered a loan, it must be repaid over a 15-year period. Repayments start in the second year after you withdrew the funds.
Lower your expectations: It can be difficult to find the perfect home in your desired location. There’s no shame in buying a fixer-upper in a less desirable neighbourhood and spending the money to do some renovations. It’s a good investment and is even better if you can do it yourself. As others buy in your neighborhood and renovate their homes, your property will become more valuable. Then you have a choice: You can sell your modest first home for more than you bought it for or stay put and enjoy.
Become a landlord: Buying a home with a basement apartment and a tenant can help pay off your mortgage faster. But you shouldn’t count on the rent you receive to cover all of your mortgage costs. You should be prepared for the unexpected. Even the best tenants move out and your lender will still expect you to make your mortgage payments on time.
Tap into government resources: One
Alyssa Furtado is founder and CEO of RateHub.ca, a website that compares mortgage rates, credit cards and deposit rates with the goal to empower Canadians to search smarter and save money.
28 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 28
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
029-Dunpar-Trafalgar 06-11-16.indd 29 Untitled-2 1
2016-07-19 AM 2016-06-06 11:09 1:25 PM
Property Profile | DUNPAR HOMES
cover story
Dunpar Homes Your hedge against housing inflation IN THE PAST FEW MONTHS, Toronto’s
real estate market has become crazy hot. Escalating prices from wild bidding wars have put lowrise homes out of reach for many families. The situation has caused a shortage of supply since many homeowners are reluctant to sell for fear of not finding an affordable replacement. As for condos, the prices have remained the same, but the square footage has dropped. Besides, not everyone wants to live in a condo. The townhome is an attractive alternative, giving tons of space and coming in at a doable price point because smaller footprints mean lower land costs. Trafalgar Ridge, for example, is an exclusive Oakville
enclave of 112 luxury townhomes by Dunpar Homes. Thanks to the smaller footprint – several large lots combined to create the townhome enclave – it’s in a premium location close to shopping, great schools, greenspace and major transportation routes. Even though the townhomes are considered luxury real estate – and they’re in an area with skyrocketing prices – they represent good value for money, with substantial square footage (1,940 to 2,800 sq. ft.) and priced from the $700’s. Location, location, location Trafalgar Ridge can’t be beat for location: walking distance to Oak Park
Plazas at Trafalgar and a short drive to Oakville Place; easy access to the major transportation routes of QEW, 401 and 403, as well as local transit and GO Train; and walking distance to Sheridan College. The site was chosen carefully and intentionally, abiding with the builder’s mission to create vibrant and sustainable communities in hubs with all amenities – shopping, good schools, greenspace, transit and highways. Residents of Trafalgar Ridge also have a huge selection of nearby parks – Castlefield, Oak Park, Laurelwood and Pelee. Dunpar is committed to creating communities where families can thrive, raise their children in safety,
Location
Oakville Builder
Dunpar Homes Development
Trafalgar Ridge Home Type
Luxury townhomes from 1,940 to 2,800 sq. ft. Contact
416.318.9112 dunparhomes.com
with access to good education and a healthy amount of outdoor activity. It’s been well documented that access to nature is beneficial for health and well-being, reducing anxiety, increasing ability to study and positively affecting physical health as well. While greenspace is plentiful, the location is near enough QEW, 401, 403, and the Oakville GO Station, for convenient commuting to Mississauga, Toronto, Burlington. Luxury on a dime Because a goal of Dunpar Homes is to build within the context of the chosen community, the Georgian style design of Trafalgar Ridge is deliberately consistent with the surrounding neighbourhoods. Exterior features also reflect the high-end feel of the neighbourhood – community landscaping, two-car garages, custom natural Indiana limestone, natural stone planter boxes and artisan hand-tumbled clay bricks for an authentic texture. Most of the luxury isn’t visible from the street, though. At 1,940 to 2,800 sq. ft., the townhomes are luxurious with space. And John Zanini, CEO of Dunpar Homes, personally oversees the space planning at the architectural design stage. “I’m basically a professional space planner, and like to build from the inside out with every square inch planned to work,” he says. “The master can easily fit a king bed with two end tables and still allow for circulation. All spaces have been planned to work in a
generous manner.” Among the interior features are ceiling heights of 9.5 ft. on the main floor, kitchens with granite or marble counters, smooth ceilings throughout, quality custom cabinetry and stainless steel kitchen appliances, a master ensuite with double sinks and marble counters, efficient HVAC system and above-code insulation. The low cost of low maintenance Another hidden benefit of townhomes is how low maintenance they are. Less yard to worry about but still excellent outdoor access to tons of local parks. And Dunpar has
taken low maintenance to another whole level because part of your luxury living package at Trafalgar Ridge includes outdoor landscaping and snow removal. Trafalgar Ridge is under construction and occupancy is scheduled for the early 2017. Limited Time Upgrade package included with your new home. Call for details. For information on Trafalgar Ridge, visit us online at dunparhomes.com Sales office is by appointment only. Please call 416.318.9112 to schedule an appointment.
Trending
A tale of two markets in GTA housing THE GTA HOUSING LANDSCAPE
continues to be a tale of two markets, as sales of new highrise homes surged in May, while lowrise inventory fell to a new record low, according to the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD). In May, there were 3,623 new highrise units sold, making it the second-highest month on record for highrise sales. Only November 2011 saw more new highrise condos sold in the GTA. At the same time, the supply of lowrise homes in the GTA housing market reached a new record low of 1,985 homes. This is the first time that builders’ inventory of new detached, semi-detached and townhomes in the GTA has fallen below 2,000 homes. Ten years ago in May 2006, there were 16,420 lowrise homes in builders’ inventory. Total inventory of new homes in May declined to 19,209 units, down from 29,754 in May 2006. Highrise inventory in consisted of 17,224 homes, compared to 13,334 a decade ago.
MORE TRENDING ONLINE ypnexthome.ca/news
“The industry is following the Province’s Growth Plan intensification policies which emphasize highrise development in the GTA,” says BILD President and CEO Bryan Tuckey. “Nine out of 10 of the new homes available for sale in the GTA are highrise and midrise condominiums.” The launch of two major condo projects in Vaughan and Ajax contributed to the strong highrise sales, according to Altus Group, BILD’s official source for new-home market intelligence. May highrise sales were up 76 per cent from a year ago, and nearly double the 10-year average of 1,896. The average price of a new lowrise home in the GTA reached yet another new record high in May, when it climbed to $875,154. After surpassing the $1-million mark for the first time in March, the average price of detached homes grew to $1.12 million in May. “A shortage of serviced developable land in the region is significantly reducing the supply of new lowrise homes brought to market and helping drive up prices,” says Tuckey. “Healthy levels of condo supply, combined with creative suite designs that maximize each square foot of space, have helped keep homeownership within reach for the many buyers who have been priced out of the lowrise market,” he adds. The average price of a new highrise home was $454,304, a three-per-cent increase from May 2015. The average price per square foot in May was $573, and up three per cent from last May. Lowrise sales declined 15 per cent from May 2015, with 2,091 homes sold. Highrise sales recorded increases in all GTA regions except Halton, with the highest increases coming in Durham and York Regions.
May new-home sales by municipality: MAY ‘16
LOWRISE
HIGHRISE
TOTAL
REGION
2014
2015
2016
2014
2015
2016
2014
2015
2016
Durham
296
252
502
47
27
602
343
279
1,104
Halton
188
310
408
105
118
107
293
428
515
Peel
423
874
738
58
186
206
481
1,060
944
Toronto
222
157
12
1,604
1,281
1,476
1,826
1,438
1,488
York
752
855
431
234
441
1,232
986
1,296
1,663
GTA
1,881
2,448
2,091
2,048
2,053
3,623
3,929
4,501
5,714
January-May
7,780
9,492
9,342
8,429
8,283
10,571
16,209
17,775
19,913
Source: Altus Group
32 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 32
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
SOMETHING S OMETHING METHING
NEW IS COMING SOON
TO NEWMARKET ctor WOW Fa
#28
Phase 2 N! SOO COMING
A NEW collection of Townhomes, 50 ft. & 55 ft. Singles in an established neighbourhood. Phase
II
NEWMARKET
Distinguished architecture. Luxuriously appointed interiors. Meticulous craftsmanship in every detail. 2 and 3 Storey Townhomes
Attractive, safe streetscapes are just one of the things factored in to impress at Glenway in Newmarket. Detached Homes and Bungalows on 50’ and 55’ Lots
Begin every day with wow! Register for Phase 2 Today
GlenwayLiving.com Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. E. & O.E. Renderings are artist’s concept.
JUL 23 - AUG 20, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 33
ANDR-GLE-A-AD-NHC-JUNE2-1.indd 1 033-Andrin-Glenway 06-11-16.indd 33
6/3/16 12:38 PM 2016-07-19 11:09 AM
Property Profile | MADISON HOMES
Madison Homes’ legacy continues with REALtowns in Thornhill JUST STEPS FROM Bathurst Street,
north of Rutherford Road, Madison Homes will soon begin another exciting legacy in Thornhill, Vaughan. Madison Homes has had a presence in Thornhill since 2009 with Legacy and Thornhill Ravines Communities. The neighbourhood has transitioned significantly since then, developing into a thriving, diverse and well-maintained community offering an incredible range of amenities for all lifestyles. This fall, Madison Homes
will release 79 contemporary-styled townhomes located at the corner of Lebovic Campus Drive and Ilan Ramon Boulevard called REALtowns – continuing Madison’s tradition of real value and innovation in new home design. Madison’s REALtowns will offer spacious three- or four-bedroom floorplans on three levels plus a basement, ranging from 2,168 to 2,730 sq. ft. All townhomes will have a private backyard and a front-drive
garage. Madison Homes will offer alternate floorplans to add bedrooms, a home office, study or a casual, flexible space to relax and entertain. Interior features and finishes will include grand 10-ft. ceilings on the main floor, nine-ft. ceilings on ground and upper levels, oak hardwood flooring on main floor with oak stairs throughout and granite or silestone kitchen countertops. Spacious and functional living areas will be well appointed with refined finishes to be
34 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 34
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
“For more than 55 years, Madison Homes has been setting the standard for value, design and customer satisfaction with award-winning residential lowrise and highrise projects across the Greater Toronto Area.”
Location
Thornhill, Vaughan Builder
Madison Homes Development
REALtowns Home Type
Townhomes (freehold and common element condo) from the high $800’s Contact
madisonhomes.ca
selected at Madison Homes’ Design Studio. Be inspired by the wide selection of standard and upgrade options and customize your new home to reflect your personal style. Whatever your family needs – educational, recreational, medical or spiritual – all can be found nearby. The impressive Joseph & Wolf Lebovic Community Campus, located directly to the east of this enclave, offers life-enhancing amenities such as a theatre/lecture hall, children’s education centre, cafe and food court, banquet place, arts discovery centre and a health and wellness centre. The Schwartz/Reisman Community Centre, a 100,000-sq.-ft.
facility on the grounds of the Lebovic Community Campus, features a state of the art sport and recreational hub, including an aquatic centre and outdoor pool. Enjoy nature at its best with many quiet gardens, parkettes, walking and biking trails and greenspaces in every direction. Walk over to the Rutherford Marketplace that features many fine retailers, restaurants and businesses including LA Fitness, Longo’s, Shoppers Drug Mart, Duff’s Famous Wings, major banks and more. The area is well served by York Region transit and Hwys. 7 and 407 are less than a fiveminute drive away. For more than 55 years, Madison Homes has been setting the standard for value, design and customer satisfaction with awardwinning residential lowrise and highrise projects across the Greater Toronto Area. Madison Homes has extensive experience in creating enduring, successful masterplanned communities in Markham, Toronto, Unionville and Vaughan. Built on a foundation of integrity, Madison Homes continues to focus on creating quality homes in highly desirable areas, firmly rooted in a sense of community. Madison Homes returns to good roots in Thornhill and REALtowns will no doubt continue the fine legacy. Register online at madisonhomes.ca to receive new information and priority updates. JUL 23 - AUG 20, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 35
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 35
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
Advice | TARION REPORT
Make sure you deal with a registered builder By Howard Bogach
MORE ADVICE ONLINE ypnexthome.ca/news/advice
JUST A FEW MONTHS AGO, an Ontario man was jailed for repeatedly building and selling homes that were poorly built, unsafe and not enrolled in Ontario’s new home warranty program. In fact, the builder had his Tarion builder license taken away, but continued to sell and build new homes. How did this happen, and how can buyers protect themselves from unlicensed builders? This is called illegal building and unfortunately it is not uncommon across Ontario. It occurs when new home buyers purchase homes from people who have not been vetted and approved by Tarion, the organization responsible for regulating Ontario’s new home builders. Thankfully, Ontario’s new home warranty program can still help to protect unsuspecting consumers from illegal builders and defects in their new homes. For the past 40 years, it has been mandatory for all new home builders in Ontario to register with Tarion. The purpose of Ontario’s new home warranty program is to make sure builders are qualified to build homes and have the financial means to get the job done. It also protects consumers by providing a warranty on their new homes for up to seven years. Tarion employs a team of experienced investigators who track down, charge and prosecute illegal builders. Last year, the efforts of this team led to 105 convictions and fines of more than $330,000. Two builders were also sent to jail.
So how can buyers protect themselves from an illegal builder? Before purchasing a home, it is essential to check the Ontario Builder Directory available at tarion.com. All licensed builders are searchable, and the directory provides a 10year history of their work. Beware if your builder is not listed in this directory. Unlisted and unregistered builders may not have the tecąical competency to build to Ontario Building Code standards and regulations. They may also not have the financial security necessary to build homes in Ontario. In any case, if they are not registered they are very likely building illegally. When you do find the right builder, make sure your new home is enrolled in the warranty program. Every new home in Ontario must be enrolled with Tarion before it is built. Your builder must provide you with a Homeowner Information Package that explains the warranty process before or on the date of your PreDelivery Inspection, and must repair any items that fall under the warranty by certain deadlines. If they do not, call Tarion for help. Once you move into your new
home, sign up for MyHome, Tarion’s online warranty service. This allows you to easily submit your warranty forms, and will send you automatic email reminders when your warranty deadlines are coming due. You can upload photos and schedule inspections right from this portal. If you have issues with your new home and your builder is not responding to you, file a warranty form and then call Tarion. We are here to make sure that builders in Ontario fulfill their warranty obligations. If you have any questions about your new home or a potential new home purchase, we are here for you. Tarion’s warranty representatives are an essential resource for new home buyers, and can help buyers navigate the entire new home buying process. The best defence a home buyer can have against an illegal builder is getting informed about the new home warranty. Knowing your rights as a new home buying in Ontario will help prevent you from becoming a victim to an illegal builder. For resources, tips and information about your new home warranty, go to tarion.com
36 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 36
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
TAKE YOUR
P ick
COMING FALL 2016
OAKVILLE
MILTON
OAKVILLE
HIGHWAY 25 & BRITANNIA ROAD
DUNDAS STREET & EIGHTH LINE
TOWNS + SEMIS + SINGLES
TOWNS + SEMIS + SINGLES
REGISTER TODAY AT SADDLERIDGEMILTON.CA
REGISTER TODAY AT UPPEROAKS.CA
* To qualified purchasers. Information correct at press time. Some lots may have premiums. Conditions may apply. E. & O. E.
037-Starlane-Corp 07-23-16.indd 37
37
2016-07-19 11:09 AM
Inspiration | DESIGN SECRETS
THE NEW LIVING ROOM By Jane Lockhart
ONCE UPON A TIME A HOUSE had one living room and it was inside the home. That’s when your choice of outdoor furnishings included a wooden picnic table, scratchy, plastic woven slatted folding chairs, back-breaking cast iron or heatabsorbing metal seats. Today with advances in technology and a continuing desire to spend more time enjoying the outdoors, every backyard, balcony or patio has the potential to be transformed – with options such as full-sized sectionals to petite bistro sets, it’s the new living room.
Materially speaking Like indoor furnishings, much of what you select depends on your taste and budget but durability, scale, maintenance and storage are also important factors to consider. With advancements, most outdoor furniture is now made to last. Materials such as rustproof aluminum offer a lightweight option especially if you need to move dining chairs in and out at the table. Aluminum can also take a lot of weight and is midpriced in all the options. Durable, stainless steel is the heavier, stronger option. It can withstand extreme temperatures,
(although it can get hot without cushions) but it can also rust if not properly coated. Steel is probably the most expensive of all the materials and can be difficult to move but will look beautiful in a contemporary setting. Synthetic resin wicker is a longerlasting, synthetic weave wrapped over an aluminum frame. “Wicker” refers to the weave pattern not the material used and is much more durable than traditional rattan. It will resist moisture and shouldn’t crack or fade especially if it’s High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) as opposed to PVC wickers.
38 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 38
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
Undercover fun Canopies, arbors, umbrellas, gazebos and awnings can provide shade and some protection in the summer months. From wood and steel to canvas and sail cloth, the materials used determine whether it’s a seasonal shelter or a permanent one. Whether you’re trying to evoke a bit of Tuscany in your outdoor dining room, a sleek Miami lounge or a chic Bohemian oasis, treating yourself to a vacation in your backyard is easier than ever.
Release your muse Although you may prefer a calm neutral setting, don’t be afraid to let your fun, summer muse out by considering bright colours and vivid patterns for your cushions. From nautical to tropical, beach motif to florals and stripes, with the outdoors as the backdrop anything goes.
Homework first
Teak is the best wood option for outdoor furniture. Teak produces its own natural oil and with care can last for years outside. It’s strong, not as heavy as steel but not as light as the synthetic or aluminum options. Some people prefer to let it age naturally to a silvery patina however it can absorb moisture, inviting mould, mildew and rot if you’re not careful.
Take a seat for a test drive With all options always test-drive the pieces for comfort and ease of movement. Well-made pieces will have caps covering nuts, bolts
and screws to protect them from moisture, which can lead to rust. Also look out for sharp unfinished edges that can catch and ruin clothing. The cushions are just as important as the frames when it comes to durability. Make sure the fabric is water-resistant. Most are filled with some form of polyester fibre and foam and some are treated to resist stains and mildew. For optimum performance from fading and wear, store the cushions in a deck container or indoors during rainy weather or when you’re not using them. Most can be cleaned with soap and water.
Before you shop, be sure to measure the space you want to furnish. That balcony or long porch may be best suited for a cozy love seat and a couple of scaled down armchairs rather than a bulky sectional. If you have a large space consider making outdoor “rooms” by separating dining from lounging, etc.
Embrace it! Outdoor summer living should be embraced to the fullest because before long we’ll be wondering where we’re going to store the furnishings off-season. Shed? Garage? Basement? Plan ahead and know before you buy. But try not to dwell on that part, after all you want to feel like the living is easy for as long as possible.
Jane Lockhart is founder and principal designer of Jane Lockhart Interior Design. She was creative director and host of W Network’s top-ranked show, Colour Confidential, and has a Canadian-built furniture collection, Jane by Jane Lockhart, by Statum Designs. Visit online at janelockhart.com
JUL 23 - AUG 20, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 39
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 39
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
Trending
Help build a family-friendly city Buy a $25 brick at Children’s Discovery Centre By Jeanhy Shim
IN MAY 2015, Children’s Discovery
Centre was launched — Toronto’s first and only children’s museum designed by a team of early childhood development professionals that gives kids aged zero to six years the chance to play, create, explore and use their imagination. Why a children’s museum? Toronto is one of the fastest growing cities in North America, and a growing urban baby boom is changing how and where new young families want to live. Since 2006, there has been a 55-per-cent increase in the number of young families with babies living in downtown Toronto, and over the next 10 years, this number is expected to triple. Children’s Discovery Centre is helping to build a city that meets the growing needs of its newest and youngest residents who are transforming the shape and character of Toronto’s neighbourhoods. Operating as a pilot project from their current temporary location at 45 Strachan Avenue, next to Liberty Village, Children’s Discovery Centre planned to demonstrate that young families want and need an educational, fun and dynamic place specifically designed for kids. And thanks to the support of nearly 15,000 families who visited Children’s Discovery Centre over the past year, they heard loud and clear that Toronto should have a permanent children’s museum, like the ones already found in over 200 cities in North America. Children’s Discovery Centre has found a potential new permanent home, but they need your help to make it happen! Based on the success of their pilot project, City Councillor Mike Layton, School Trustee Jo-Ann Davis and the Toronto Catholic District School
MORE TRENDING ONLINE ypnexthome.ca/news
Board recently invited Children’s Discovery Centre to consider opening a permanent home in a junior school that is closing in the Queen and Ossington area. Children’s Discovery Centre has an opportunity to reopen its doors in this new permanent location as early as September this year! Given how quickly everything has come together, there is not enough time for them to apply for government, big corporate or foundation funding. Instead, Children’s Discovery Centre needs your grassroots support in order to take advantage of this opportunity. You can help by supporting the 20,000 Bricks Campaign. The campaign is simple: they need to sell 20,000 bricks for $25 each before July 31. Each brick will be proudly displayed with the purchaser’s name on it, at the entry of the future permanent Children’s Discovery Centre. Bricks can be purchased in person at Children’s Discovery Centre, or online at childrensdiscoverycentre.com. Buy your brick today, and encourage friends, family and colleagues to buy their bricks too. Whether or not you have children or grandchildren today, you will be proud and happy to know that you helped bring a permanent children’s museum to the city for generations to come. Jeanhy Shim is the founder of Children’s Discovery Centre (childrensdiscoverycentre.com) and president of Housing Lab Toronto (housinglabtoronto.com).
40 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 40
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
LUXURY LIVING
Artist’s concept.
Niagara-on-the-Lake NE W LUXURY TOWNHOMES!
Averton Homes, one of Canada’s premier national home builders, is proud to announce the new release of luxury townhomes.
CHOOSE THE HOME THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU. Bungalow Townhomes from the $500’s.
Detached Bungalows move-in ready from the $600’s.
At Averton Square you’ll be living the dream right in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake, steps from the charming shops, restaurants and theatres.
See for yourself tour our spectacular designer decorated model homes! Sales office at 120 John Street West, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 905.378.2500
Learn more @
Averton.ca
Follow us on Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. E. & O.E. Rendering’s are artist’s concept.
41
AVER-SQU-A-AD-NHC-MAY18-1.indd 1 041-Averton-Square 05-28-16.indd 41
5/18/16 4:12 PM 2016-07-19 11:09 AM
Trending
MORE TRENDING ONLINE ypnexthome.ca/news
Planning for Millennials at home By Olivia Bowden
YOUR SON in his mid-20s is living at home to save on the high rental rates in the city. Or your daughter is so straddled with student debt that even with her job, she needs to live at home while she pays off loans. “It’s a much more common occurrence these days that adult children are at home later or need financial support, including to buy their own home,” says Jason Heath, managing director at Objective Financial Partners Inc. in Toronto. More people need to be better prepared for the costs associated with children living at home for a longer period of time. Forty-two per cent of adults 20 to 29 were living with parents in 2011, up from 27 per cent in 1981. Half of Ontarians in their 20s live at home, according to Statistics Canada’s 2011 National Household Survey. The StatCan survey also found more than half of those living with parents attended school in the previous nine months, and more than two-thirds were employed. New graduates who are able to find good jobs still may not be able to
afford housing in hot markets such as Toronto and Vancouver, says Heath. Understanding this and saving for some financial assistance could be a viable option.
“Start with a basic budget to account for increased costs in food and utilities” “To what extent (parents) actually do help out may be based on ability to save as well as personal choices. Not every parent who can afford to pay for a child’s post-secondary education chooses to do so,” he says. Parents should consider creative methods to aid their adult children financially, such as paid chores, Heath says. Or for someone who owns a corporation, one option could be to add a child as a shareholder and pay them tax-free dividends. “There are no rules of thumb. But from experience, I can say that a safety net may not necessarily be that motivational,” he says.
Toronto real estate agent Mark Savel says he knows what living with parents is like, having spent a portion of his 20s living at home. There are positive aspects, as relationships can be strengthened. “(It) came in handy for them when heavy chores needed to be done. For me, these years brought us closer together,” he says. An agent at Sage Real Estate, Savel says planning in advance for adult children to be at home is key. “Start with a basic budget to account for increased costs in food and utilities. Be realistic about the situation,” he says. “Have a plan in place to not only facilitate them while staying at home, but also to save for the eventual move-out.” Savel bought a pre-construction property in his mid-20s, using a line of credit for the down payment and skipping nights out to save for mortgage payments. “My parents trained me from the time I was receiving an allowance to always save a portion of my pay,” he says. Like Heath, Savel has seen parents pursue innovative methods to help their kids enter the market.
42 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 42
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
NE
THE STATS Per cent of young adults (age 20–29) living with parents “I’ve seen some parents purchase commercial properties with rental units above in anticipation of their children taking the upper floor,” Savel says. Parents building a smaller house on their own property, so their married children in their 30s can take the original house, are some of the more far-out methods that investment advisor Sophie Salcito has seen. The Royal Bank’s latest quarterly report on housing affordability found Vancouver to be the least attainable market in the country, with rates set to worsen. For a Millennial couple between the ages of 25 and 34, buying a home at market price in the city will result in no discretionary income and $2,745 a year in debt, according to a recent report by credit union Vancity. Even buying a home in Toronto would result in some discretionary income, however minimal — $3,379. As a result, finding new ways to speed up homeownership — such as handing over property pre-retirement – could become more common. “That’s a way to effect a property transfer, they’re doing something earlier rather than later,” says Salcito, an advisor for Vancity. In the effort towards owning substantial property, a client of Salcito’s engaged in a full on property switch — the parents moved into the condo of their thirty-something daughter and son-in-law, and they opted to take the parents’ pricey West Vancouver home. Sixty-one per cent of Vancouver Millennials 18 to 24 currently lived with parents, and 23 per cent of those aged 25 to 35 were still living at home, according to a May Vancity report. Most Millennials surveyed said they had considered leaving Metro Vancouver, but admitted they still planned to be living in the area in five years. Some parents have withdrawn large amounts money to help their kids with a down payment, but that’s not always advisable, says Salcito.
NOW
1980s
42%
VS.
27%
What are they doing when living with parents?
52%
attended school in the previous nine months
NOW
67%
were working during the week of the survey
SOURCE: STATISTICS RELEASED BY STATISTICS CANADA ON JUNE 15, 2016; DATA IS FROM THE 2011 NATIONAL HOUSEHOLD SURVEY (NHS)
Source: Statistics released by Statistics Canada on June 15, 2016. “When the parents are thinking they should Data is from the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS).
things through about setting boundaries, they should also consider their own needs as well, and try not to feel guilty,” she says. For Millennials, aspiring to a middle goal of living at home to save for a rental property if homeownership is far off could be a good option. But
be sure to update parents on the plan, Salcito says. “What we’re seeing here is that there’s going to be a shift of expectations for that demographic,” she says. “It’s pointless to focus your energy on a negative discussion. You need to focus on what’s possible.” JUL 23 - AUG 20, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 43
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 43
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
Trending
Municipal land-use regulation negatively impacting housing affordability in
Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary
ONEROUS MUNICIPAL REGULATIONS
for residential development are reducing the supply of new homes (houses, condos and townhouses) in Canada’s biggest cities and contributing to rising home prices, according to a new study from the Fraser Institute, an independent, nonpartisan Canadian policy think-tank. “The dramatic growth in prices in Canada’s major housing markets is exacerbated by municipal regulations that restrict housing supply, encourage the growth of prices and negatively impact the affordability of housing,” says Kenneth Green, Fraser Institute senior director and co-author of The Impact of LandUse Regulation on Housing Supply in Canada. The study, the first of its kind in Canada, covers 68 municipalities (including 18 of Canada’s largest) and analyses the impact of five measures of land-use regulation – construction approval times, timeline uncertainty, regulatory costs and fees, rezoning and the effect council and community groups have on
development – on the growth of housing supply. The core finding is that in more regulated municipalities, housing supply tends to grow less, even after accounting for other factors such as geographical constraints and transportation. The study finds that long projectapproval timelines are particularly detrimental. For example, increasing the time it takes a builder to obtain a construction permit by six months reduces the growth of new housing by 56 per cent. The study also uses survey data from developers to gauge the effect of timeline uncertainty in each municipality, with responses measured on a five-point scale from (1.0) “encourages development” to (5.0) “would not pursue development due to uncertain approval timelines.” When the perceptions of developers moved from the average (2.8 out of 5.0) to a higher level of uncertainty, growth of new housing dropped by 51 per cent. This finding
MORE TRENDING ONLINE ypnexthome.ca/news
is critically important in Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary, which have considerably more uncertainty than average. “Regulatory reform at city hall, especially simplifying the process of obtaining building permits where housing demand has grown, could reduce homebuilding costs, increase the number of homes on the market and subsequently push down prices,” says Pierre Desrochers, Fraser Institute senior fellow and associate professor of geography at the University of Toronto Mississauga. “Reforming regulations to encourage new building won’t be easy, but city governments have policy levers at their disposal to help alleviate housing affordability problems in Canada’s major cities,” Green says.
44 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 44
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
MORE
shopping PLACES Coming Soon to Innisfil. Detached Homes with more of everything! 40’ & 50’ LOTS STARTING FROM THE MID $500’S ALL JUST 15 MINUTES NORTH OF NEWMARKET WITH EASY ACCESS TO THE GO TRAIN & HIGHWAY 400 Retail therapy comes easily living at Killarney Beach! Do your convenience shopping at the local stores Innisfil. Buy direct from over 80 brand-name manufactures at the Tanger Outlets in Cookstown. You can also plan a shopping trip to Upper Canada Mall in Newmarket or Vaughan Mills both only a short drive away . Of course, the best buy of the year will be your new home itself, built with all of Ballymore’s trademark quality and value.
REGISTER TODAY!
BallymoreHomes.com Rendering is artist’s concept. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. E. & O. E.
JUL 23 - AUG 20, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 45
BALL-KIL-A-AD-NHC-JUNE23-1.indd 1 045-Ballymore-Killarney 07-23-16.indd 45
16-07-12 1:55 PM 2016-07-19 11:09 AM
Trending
Will female-only courses fill the gap in the trades? By Sonia Bell
THE SKILLED TRADES INDUSTRY is
facing a major challenge: Aging baby boomers, who currently dominate the skilled trades workforce, are retiring and leaving the industry at a rate that is outpacing those entering it, resulting in “an imminent shortage of workers that will put profound stress on the system over the next two decades,” according to a report by Dawson Strategic. In an effort to encourage women to join the trades and help fill this gap, secondary schools and colleges across Canada have started offering female-only courses to expose women to the trades, where they can learn, develop an interest, and excel in the area. John Meinen, president of the Ontario Home Builder’s Association (OHBA), told New Home Guide, “We are [going to be] so short of skilled trades in the next 10 years because of the baby boomers that are retiring in the industry, and we don’t have the people to fill those spots. Now is the perfect time to drop the attitude that it’s a male-dominated industry, and start encouraging women, who are just as capable of doing the job, to consider a career in the skilled trades, which will increase our chances 100 per cent of getting more skilled people… Now, we’re not just focusing on the male end of society, we’re focusing on everyone.” The skilled trades industry has long been a male-dominated workforce, and these new opportunities arising in the curriculum may not only encourage women to at least try their hand at the skilled trades, but will alter the very perception of the skilled trades being a male-only profession — or a “boys club,” if you will.
MORE TRENDING ONLINE ypnexthome.ca/news
46 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 46
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
“Secondary schools and colleges across Canada have started offering female-only courses to expose women to the trades, where they can learn, develop an interest, and excel in the area.” Danny Paolino, a technology teacher at Emily Carr Secondary School, has spearheaded their female-only construction technology course. “This semester, which is our first [semester] running the course, we have a full class of 22 girls. Twenty-two is the cap for the construction class.” Translation: The female-only classes have been a huge success, and according to Paolino, much greater than the folks at Emily Carr anticipated. “The girls who enroll in this course want to be there and have a true interest in learning… They are finishing to the highest level of quality with precision and attention to detail.” On the one hand, the positives are that these courses encourage young women to broaden their horizons when considering their potential career opportunities. Why shouldn’t they consider the trades? You can have a very lucrative career if you’re good at it. On the other hand, why put women in an environment that doesn’t mirror the real workplace? Let’s face it: Women in the trades will have to work with men, just like any other industry. They may be gaining the skills required, but are they actually
being prepared for a career in the trades? “It’s more about giving them the opportunity to take this course if it interests them,” says Paolino. “The classroom setting in itself is pretty intimidating because of all the equipment. Once they are comfortable with the environment, there is that opportunity to take the course with boys. “When the school had only offered co-ed classes, each class only attracted one or two female students,” says Paolino. “When the course started and these girls noticed that they were outnumbered by the boys, many of them felt intimidated and they wanted to drop out of the course. Creating an environment where the girls felt comfortable was very important… I think the positive outweighs the negative in this scenario.” Meinen shared Paolino’s sentiment: “When you (have) a class with 10 men and one woman, oftentimes that one woman gets disengaged because it’s all men. I like the fact that there is 18 women in one class because they all have a common bond. It encourages women to get into skilled trades if they’re all in it together. There is a disengagement when you put one
or two women in a class of 20 men… they (often end up leaving) to do something else.” Meinen also stresses the importance of shaking off the stigma of women in the industry. “There are (many) jobs in this industry that are very lucrative and should be taken advantage of. And with the amount of people leaving the industry, it’s the perfect time to get involved. I know for a fact that women can do this job just as well as men can. We tried for many years to get women in the skilled trades with the method of (co-ed classes) and I don’t think it was working. I think it’s great what schools like Emily Carr are doing — I condone it wholeheartedly.” Even if the young women in these courses don’t decide to pursue a career in the trades, they’re still learning fundamental skills that will help them when they enter the rental or homeownership market. Paolino notes that, “Eventually they will own a home one day, and they will be confronted with the fact that they will need to work around the house as part of regular maintenance. Something as simple as putting up a picture on the wall can be very frustrating and difficult without some basic skills around using tools.” JULJUNE 23 - AUG 11 - 20, 25, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 47
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 47
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
Trending
Tarion relaunches website – tarion.com
FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS,
it’s been Tarion’s job to make sure your new home warranty is here for you. And now the organization is introducing a new website to show how it continues to support newhome buyers and builders every step of the way. With so many online tools at a new home buyer’s fingertips, one of the most essential resources is information about the new home warranty. According to Howard Bogach, Tarion’s president and CEO, “Tarion has listened to home buyers and builders, and created the tools they asked us for. Our website is now easier to navigate and has more useful resources. Tarion has supported home buyers and builders for the past 40 years, and this is just another way we continue to evolve to ensure that the warranty meets their needs.” The new tarion.com provides buyers, builders and other professionals in the real estate industry with fundamental information when constructing,
buying and living in a brand new home. Tarion surveyed website users to find out how we can improve our site to meet their needs. By leveraging expertise from leading advisory firms in the technology, communications and research industries, the website was built to be optimized in design and succinct in information. “Using real user feedback, we re-designed our website to enhance the online experience. Some of the improvements include simpler navigation and better organization so you can find what you are looking for faster,” says Bogach. Comments about Tarion’s old website were positive towards the quality and volume of information, but users felt it was hard to find the information they were looking for. The new tarion.com has an improved design and upgraded navigation so the information is easily accessible. Tarion also expanded the resources for homeowners, buyers, builders and real estate agents to help provide support during the home
buying process. “Tarion is here to make sure the new home buying experience is working. We ensure there are standards in construction and customer service, and support home buyers and owners throughout the entire new home buying experience,” says Bogach. “Since buying a new home is one of the most significant and financially impactful decisions that someone can make in their lifetime, it’s important to have proper support and guidance throughout this process. Tarion.com should be seen as an essential resource for anyone looking to buy, build or sell a new home in Ontario.” The new tarion.com is just the beginning of Tarion’s upgraded services. Tarion’s online warranty portal – MyHome – is also in the midst of an update to better serve Ontario’s new home owners. Visit the new tarion.com to see the changes to the website, and stay tuned for a new MyHome coming soon.
48 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 48
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
JUL 23 - AUG 20, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 49
049-Briarwood-YoungsCove 07-23-16.indd 49
2016-07-19 11:09 AM
Trending
Housing market and industry adjusting to foreign buyers By Wayne Karl
CANADIANS CONCERNED ABOUT the
influx of foreign buyers in our real estate might want to do one thing – get used to it. If recent statistics from Royal LePage are any indication, the interest is only going to increase. In the realty firm’s recent study of the luxury home market, for example, 66 of agents say foreign buyer activity has increased significantly over the past decade, and 60 per cent anticipate the growth to quicken this year. China is cited as the primary international region generating these purchases in Canada.
“While the impact of foreign buying on Canada’s overall residential real estate market is small, we see it growing in importance in the luxury market,” says Phil Soper, president and chief executive officer, Royal LePage. “Canada’s stable political and financial systems, along with a tradition of cultural tolerance and openness to immigration and diversity, make our country an ideal destination for wealthy international purchasers looking to invest in real property. Recently, a lower Canadian dollar has made this proposition even more attractive.”
Such activity, and the resulting contribution to rising home prices in certain markets, has some observers wondering if measures need to be taken to curb foreign ownership, or at least gain a better understanding of it. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised the latter in Budget 2016, pledging to gather information to develop a fuller understanding of foreign buyers and their intentions. To date, it’s been largely anecdotal evidence cited by various parties. “Some have suggested special taxes be levied on foreign buyers,” Soper told New Home Guide. “As
50 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 50
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
“As with all buyers, it is important for agents to spend the time to properly understand the needs of their international clients in order to help them find the right home and community”
we debate tougher regulations or new taxes, it is important that we take into consideration the longerterm implications of public policy changes. Will the new regulations be effective in slow markets as well as the rapidly expanding markets we are experiencing today? Are there broader implications, such as the reduction in business investment if certain people are discouraged from buying homes? Are new taxes or regulations fundamentally fair? For example, all homeowners pay property taxes today, regardless if they use municipality or school
services. Is it fair to levy new taxes in addition to these property taxes?” Some sources expected such action might come July 13 when the Bank of Canada released its latest interest rate announcement and Monetary Policy Report. For realtors, the trend is more than just an influx of foreign buyers flush with cash to gobble up Canadian homes. It also requires new approaches to how they do business. “As with all buyers, it is important to spend the time to properly understand the needs of international clients in order to help them find the
right home and community,” Cailey Heaps Estrin, sales representative with Royal LePage in Toronto, told New Home Guide. “Providing good service often requires hiring specialized staff such as translators, attending multicultural shows and events – including those based in other countries – and producing targeted sales and marketing materials geared towards the particular needs of foreign buyers.” It isn’t just in Canada that is wrestling with an increase in foreign ownership. In the U.S., Chinese direct investment real estate has grown dramatically since 2010, according to a report by Asia Society and Rosen Consulting Group (RCG) titled Breaking Ground: Chinese Investment in U.S. Real Estate. Chinese buyers spent at least $93 billion on residential real estate between 2010 and 2015. Spending rose at an annual rate of 20 per cent and provided important demand in many local markets hit by the housing crisis. California accounted for 35 per cent of Chinese home purchases in 2015, followed by Washington state with eight per cent and New York at seven per cent. “Policymakers, business leaders and the general public in the United States still do not have a comprehensive understanding of the patterns and implications of Chinese investment in the United States,” the report says. “This report paints a clearer picture of what these investments mean for this country.” JUL 23 - AUG 20, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 51
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 51
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
Trending
Kylemore’s annual barbecue a recipe for community building
Patrick O’Hanlon (centre) with Kylemore Team
IT WAS ANOTHER SCORCHER on
Saturday, June 18 for Kylemore Communities’ 19th Annual Community Event. The company welcomed more than 1,500 residents of award-winning Angus Glen Community, to an afternoon of food and entertainment in the neighbourhood park. The event kicked off with a children’s parade along neighbourhood streets, led by Markham’s Fire Department, and ended at Colty Corner’s park. “Community events give people an opportunity to get to know each other better,” says Kylemore’s President Patrick O’Hanlon. “That’s why we continue to offer this complimentary, family-oriented community event each year. As our building program expands, annual attendance climbs and the relationships between neighbours grows. It’s a part of Kylemore’s plan to continually promote a welcoming environment within each of our communities.” Patrick K’s Catering cooked up a delicious barbecue lunch, while talented musicians played a range of popular tunes. A variety of inflatables were a big hit with children, as were Reptilia’s snakes and reptiles. Children also enjoyed the balloon artist and
face painters, and tenants of The Shoppes of Angus Glen offered their own entertainment and provided information about the services they offer to the neighbourhood. Angus Glen Community consists of almost 1,500 exquisite residences including a luxurious two-building condominium, two championship golf courses with a grand club house, and premium retail shops and offices. The neighbourhood is situated just minutes from Unionville’s historic Main Street, and is a short walk from the Angus Glen Community Centre. Angus Glen Community received the Building Industry and Land Development (BILD) Associations’ 2012 Best Places to Grow Community of the Year Award. Since 1997, Kylemore Communities has been creating some of the Greater Toronto Area’s most desirable communities. From magnificent custom homes, to exquisite detached residences, executive townhomes, and luxurious boutique, resort-style condominiums, Kylemore delivers superior architecture, innovative design, quality craftsmanship and lasting value on behalf of their homeowners. For an overview of Kylemore Communities visit kylemorecommunities.com
Markham’s Fire Department leads the parade
Cooling down under the fire trucks’ spray
Face painting artist transforms one happy customer.
52 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 52
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
SE A PH
% L 0 A ! 5 N FI W LD O N SO
;fYYbZ]Y`Xg
Now Available in Alliston
Single Family Detached And All-New Freehold Townhomes! Our Final Release of Greenfields in Alliston is NOW 50% SOLD and the remaining homes are SELLING FAST! Be the first to discover details on this offering of just 71 bungalow+loft and 2-storey 2 storey singles, and all-new all n freehold 2-storey townhomes.
32 & 40’ Single Family Homes Up To 2,619 Sq. Ft.
Just ste steps from schools, shopping, services and facilities — and home to an nd recreational r more than 120 families — this established mo aand wonderfully maturing family neighbourhood looks better than ever! n
400
2013 SCHBA - The Trillium Excellence In Single Family Dwelling Over 2500 sq.ft.
197 King St. South, Alliston, ON L9R 0A9. Sales Centre Hours: Mon - Thurs 1 to 7pm Sat, Sun & Hol. 11am to 5pm
Falkner Rd.
Industrial Pkwy.
greenfields@farsight.ca 1-855-299-7929
Anderson Rd. Sales Ofce
Knight St.
2013 OHBA - The Trillium Best Interior Decorating Model Home/Suite
10
89 King St. S.
WWW.FARSIGHT.CA
300
’s $
$
Starting from the low
NOW OPEN
Freehold Townhomes Up To 1,700 Sq. Ft.
Site Industrial Pkwy.
Starting from the low
’s ™
400
From Our Family To Yours Follow us:
Vendor reserves the right to substitute materials of equal or better value. All illustrations are artist’s concept. Please note that siding will be upgraded to vertical siding. Prices, sizes and specifications are subject to change without notice. E. & O.E.
FY-000 Greenfields_NHG_07.23.16.indd 1 053-Farsight-Greenfields 07-23-16.indd 53
7/14/16 10:24:36 AM 2016-07-19 11:09 AM
Trending
Millennials and Gen Xers far less confident they’ll meet financial goals: CIBC Poll FAR FEWER MILLENNIAL AND
Generation X Canadians are confident they’ll meet their financial goals than they were just six months ago, finds the latest CIBC Quarterly Financial Confidence Poll. After a sharp 12-percentage-point drop for both age groups, only 72 per cent of Millennials and 66 per cent of Gen Xers now say they will be able to attain their financial goals in the next 12 months. For Baby Boomers, however, financial confidence has edged up three percentage points, with 82 per cent now confident they will meet their goals.
“We had a very gloomy start to 2016, with a reeling loonie and a soft economy and jobs market, and much of that sentiment continues to weigh on confidence,” says Sarah Widmeyer, managing director and head, Wealth Strategies Group, CIBC. “Our poll also reveals the stress of everyday life for Millennials and Gen Xers – going to school, working, paying your household bills, trying to save for a house or taking care of your family. Combined with a string of gloomy economic news no wonder this cohort is feeling less certain they’ll achieve their financial goals.”
Key poll findings include: • Overall, 73 per cent of Canadians say they are confident they will meet their financial goals over the next 12 months (down from 80 per cent in December 2015). • Millennials (18 to 34 years) were the most confident group back in December 2015, but confidence has since fallen significantly from 84 to 72 per cent. • Generation X (35 to 54 years) continues to be the least confident group, dropping from 78 to 66 per cent. • But Baby Boomers (55-plus years) feel more positive, with their
54 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 54
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
how they feel about their personal financial situation today. The findings were similar to their financial confidence outlook: Only 59 per cent of Millennials and even fewer (57 per cent) of Gen Xers feel positive about their finances, compared to 78 per cent of Baby Boomers, who are feeling the most optimistic. “When you feel negative about the status of your finances, you should sit down and talk to someone who can help you assess your situation, give advice and boost your confidence,” says Widmeyer. “There’s always something that can be done.” Mid-year is a good time to sit down and re-evaluate your personal financial situation, she adds. “If you have a plan, take a look to see if it is still realistic and whether changes in the market require you to make adjustments to your expectations, timeframe or investment choices,” says Widmeyer.
Five tips for financial fitness 1 Live within your means 2 Define your wants versus needs 3 Pay down highest interest rates first 4 Don’t make late payments 5 Set up account and auto-pay alerts confidence edging up from 79 to 82 per cent. • 68 per cent of Ontarians now feel confident, down from 80 per cent six months ago. While oil prices and a sluggish economy dented how Albertans felt about their finances in the first three months of the year (an eight percentage point drop to 64 per cent in the first quarter), their confidence has since rebounded, now at 69 per cent. Widmeyer notes that experience in riding out market and economic cycles can mean a lot in maintaining confidence that you will achieve
your goals. “While macro events, like Brexit, can spark fear and gloom in the markets, these are things beyond our control,” she says. “What you can control is your personal finances and how you manage them. The key is to set and prioritize realistic short- and long-term goals, and take concrete steps each month to achieve them. When you have the right plan, then periodic market noise becomes just that, noise, that really shouldn’t change your financial priorities.” Feelings about personal finances today closely tied to future outlook The poll also asked Canadians
Four tips to help boost your financial confidence 1. Get a check-up – CIBC’s Financial Health Check tool (cibc.com) is a great starting point. It takes only five minutes to complete and provides basic personal advice based on your goals, budget and savings ability, as well as an opportunity to meet with an advisor. 2. Write down your goals – Countless studies show that those who write down their goals are more apt to achieve them whether they are health, career or financial goals. 3. Set realistic goals – You might want to save or pay down debt as quickly as possible, but if your budget doesn’t support it, modify it. You can still set big goals, but achieving smaller goals along the way can boost your confidence and keep you on track. 4. Review your goals and track your progress – This is key to staying on track and gaining a sense of achievement over time. You can modify your goals if your situation changes. JUL 23 - AUG 20, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 55
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 55
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
Advice | LEGALLY SPEAKING
Deciphering legal language Deeds, transfers, mortgages, charges, discharges and undertakings
accept the builder’s or the builder’s lawyer’s undertaking to register a partial discharge, without the other information. Now, I do not believe the builder or the builder’s lawyers who do not include this information would give the promise without meaning it, but what about things out of their control?
By Jayson Schwarz
MORE ADVICE ONLINE ypnexthome.ca/news/advice
FOR THE AVERAGE homebuyer,
there are some legal terms that require translation. The Government of Ontario keeps records of every piece of property in the province. These records are called the “title documents.” The document on file that says who owns the property is called the “transfer,” or “deed.” All of these documents are filed with the government — a process that is called “registering” the document. When a bank lends money and gets a record of this loan on title, the document is called the “mortgage” or the “charge.” When the charge is paid off, a new document is filed with the government office and it is called a “discharge.” If only part of the charge is paid off, a document called a “partial discharge” can be filed. There are many other documents, but these are a good starting point. Usually when a developer/builder starts a new project, he/she will go to a bank or other financial institution and just like you, arrange for a mortgage or charge. The difference, however, is that this can be a huge charge. As an example, the builder/developer may have a $50- or $60-million “blanket” charge applied to enable him/her to create and build the project. The next thing that happens is that the house or condo is built and sold, and it is time for closing.
For example, if:
In the Agreement of Purchase and Sale will be a clause that will relate to the discharge of that part of the blanket charge which affects the property you are buying. The builders’ lawyers (the good ones, in any case) add the clause that the purchaser will accept the promise (undertaking) of the builder’s lawyer to register the partial discharge in a reasonable period of time, but will give on closing two important things: a) a letter (“discharge statement”) from the bank or other financial institution (“mortgagee” or “chargee”) setting out how much money has to be paid to the chargee to obtain the partial discharge; and b) a direction from the builder to the purchaser, telling the purchaser to pay the amount of money needed to obtain the partial discharge directly to the chargee. The clauses I will not accept stop with the purchaser being forced to
» the builder goes bankrupt » the builder has a dispute with the bank » some other party seizes the money from the builder » the builder has an internal shareholders dispute and assets are frozen » the lawyer goes to Argentina with the money » the builder goes to Tahiti with the money If we had followed a) and b), none of that would matter. My complaint is that it does not cost the builder anything to give this peace of mind and security to the purchaser. It is just usually the fault of a lawyer trying to prove how good he or she can be. Watch for these tricky clauses and consult a lawyer, because only a lawyer can provide legal advice and care enough to catch these kinds of things.
Jayson Schwarz LL.M. is a Toronto real estate lawyer and partner in the law firm Schwarz Law LLP. Visit schwarzlaw.ca or email info@schwarzlaw.ca and give us your questions, concerns, critiques and quandaries.
56 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 56
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
Wow!!!
We are moving in to our new home!!!!
BUYING, SELLING OR REFINANCING A HOME? YOU NEED A LAWYER! Helping YOU make your home buying dream a reality.
849
$
plus HST
Quality legal services at the right price*
BRAMPTON BRANCH OFFICE
Call
For Free Offer Review
TORONTO OFFICE
10 Wilkinson Rd. Unit 22., Brampton, Ontario L6T 5B1
1984 Yonge St.,Toronto Ontario M4S 1Z7
905.455.5777
416.486.2040
Toll Free: 1.888.609.8888 Fax 905.452.8135
Toll Free: 1.888.609.8888 Fax 416.486.3325
www.schwarzlaw.ca *Certain Terms and Conditions shall apply. Full disbursement disclosure.
057-Schwarz-Legal 10-04-14.indd 57
2016-07-19 11:09 AM
Inspiration | DESIGNER ADVICE
&REVEAL
CONCEAL By Yanic Simard
ONE OF THE BIGGEST benefits of buying a new home is often the opportunity to custom design and decorate your windows, especially any large or bay windows. However, when nighttime comes (or when you don’t want anyone to have a view in from outside), how do
you dress your windows while still keeping that sleek, chic appeal? There are actually numerous options for filtering, obscuring or exposing the outside world, working with windows of any size. Here are some tips to finding the style that suits your views.
58 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 58
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
Drapery
Shades & Shutters
» Timelessly elegant, drapery generally works best when kept simple. If possible, drape full walls to keep the lines seamless (even if there are areas of solid wall that don’t technically need covering), using a simple straight pleat on a straight track or rod. Mount the track at the ceiling, and go for an invisible hospital-style track rather than a decorative rod to let the fabric — or the view — speak for itself. » Clean white sheers are a great option for filtering light (and the view inside) without completely erasing the windows. Many spaces use just sheers, although a more opaque layer can be added over top on a separate track to give you coverage options. Keep in mind that your building will likely have regulations concerning what treatments can face outdoors. A sheer lining layer can help keep your windows “white to the street.” » To keep a modern and open look, use a material in a hue that blends into your wall colour. For a more lively accent that feels sleek and contemporary, try colourblocking. This can be easily achieved by adding a band of contrasting material to the bottom of readymade curtains (if you’re a skilled sewer) or made by a seamstress. Ask a fabric supplier if they have solidcolour offcuts to find this small accent of fabric for a minimal investment.
» In-window shades are another popular option for windows, as they give a simple architectural look when pulled closed and can virtually disappear when open. Like drapery, these can be layered (with darker shades or lighter drapery) to allow for light-filtering sheers during the day and opaque screens at night. » For an architectural approach with a masculine edge, look to inspirations like the Germain family of hotels: their sleek interior shutters are finished in the same wood that dresses the built-in wardrobes and desks for a very clean and consistent (but rich and warm) look. » Shutters also look beautiful layered under sheer drapery or behind roll-down shades, for a transitional mix of hard and soft, a detail I appreciated at Le Germain Montreal. For an all-in-one option, try a product like Benjamin Moore’s Pirouette shades, which use shutterlike opaque panels bonded to an outer layer of sheer shades. » When choosing shutters, stick to quality wood, metal or durable synthetic options — inexpensive shades can quickly become dented or nicked, showing wear and tear early. » During my recent stay at the stunning Modern Honolulu, Hawaii, I loved the louvered door treatments on the …continued on page 60 JUL 23 - AUG 20, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 59
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 59
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
…continued from page 59
balcony doors. Echo your shutters on the doors to create the feeling of a tropical getaway even when they’re shut (and even if you’re far from the water).
Glass treatments » For a more temporary solution at a lower investment, or in spaces where a wide open view will never be desirable (such as in washrooms or where facing a neighbouring home), consider press-on window film. When applied per the manufacturer’s instructions, these “frosting” panels can give a clean and neat look to smaller windows while permanently filtering the view — at least until you choose to peel them off! » For large windows, consider using panels to create a pattern rather than trying to perfectly connect the edges — the seams will likely show. Leaving a band of open window at eye level will give you a peak outside without really allowing a view in. » Similarly, there are now multiple options on the market for glass frosting sprays that create a removable coating rather than permanently etching the surface. They may take more effort to scrape off in the future but they can fill any-sized area you tape off.
Inventive Options: » In the lobby of the Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver I noted their use of a large folding screen to carve out a more private space without completely obscuring the window behind. Some light can still filter in this way without giving much for prying eyes to look at. Try using a traditionally detailed screen (especially an antique) with modern furnishings for an eclectic mood. » If you don’t need total privacy but just don’t want to feel like you’re living in a fishbowl, a few tall plants will make a lush backdrop to a seating group or low media unit, giving your space an extra sense of life while breaking up the sightline. » In a client’s bathroom, I added a screen on a swingout arm to cover a small window. You could also use a framed art piece or a mirror. » Don’t be afraid to back furniture against a window! A large bookcase style media unit, with space for the television, books, art and storage boxes will create a focal point for a seating group, and avoid glare and reflections on the TV that might occur if it were placed opposite the window instead.
Yanic Simard is New Condo Guide’s design editor, principal designer of award-winning Toronto Interior Design Group (tidg.ca), and regular guest expert on City’s Cityline.
60 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 60
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
LIVE THE An exclusive showcase of sophisticated design and high quality condo, low rise and high rise developments for the discerning shopper. GET YOUR COPY NOW ›
ST ISSU TE E
LA
416.626.4888
AVAILABLE NOW
BROUGHT TO YOU BY
JUL 23 - AUG 20, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 61
061-Luxury-Promo 07-23-16.indd 61
2016-07-19 2:14 PM
Neighbourhood Profile
Willowdale
c
Convenience and community in uptown Fast facts Average household income
$89,562
Family structure
S
FAMILIES
COUPLES
SINGLES
37%
32%
31%
Own vs. rent
65%
MORE PHOTOS ONLINE
OWN
ypnexthome.ca/willowdale
A LARGE PART of North York,
Willowdale is an affluent community centred around Yonge Street from Steeles Avenue down to the 401, and from Bayview Avenue to Senlac Road. It has gained popularity as new amenities and new condo development change its landscape. It’s prized for being located on the subway lines, and offers easy access to all parts of the city.
accessibility. Buses run frequently and connect to all subway lines, with both the Yonge and the Sheppard lines at the heart of the community. Viva and York Region Transit serve Willowdale. The subway station and GO bus terminal are at Yonge and Finch. Parking at the station adds $5 to your daily commuting costs.
The vibe The perfect blend of suburban and urban, Willowdale offers the best of both worlds. Sometimes distinguished between eastern and western regions, the vibe varies depending on where you are within the neighbourhood. The area surrounding Yonge Street is more urban, with many restaurants, pubs and cafes. It’s also much more populated than the more residential side streets.
In the area The diversity of the neighbourhood is reflected in the large amount of etąo-cultural restaurants, particularly along Yonge Street. Empress Walk is a mixed-use building and a staple in North York. The first three floors of retail space contain Loblaws, Staples and a Cineplex theatre. The North York Civic Centre features Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre, North York Central Library and Mel Lastman Square, which hosts festivals and events throughout the year.
Planes, trains & automobiles Willowdale gets a huge nod for
Real estate Demand is high in Willowdale, and
35% RENT
Top beer brands
CORONA
21%
ALEXANDER KEITH’S
HEINEKEN
18%
18%
that is reflected in the prices. It’s common to see custom-built homes listed in the $2- to $3-million range. Builders or homebuyers will often purchase smaller homes on large lots, and tear them down to create new luxury homes. Condos along Yonge and through Bayview are rapidly developing, providing a highly coveted lifestyle.
Sonia Bell works with Yellow Pages NextHome to get the inside scoop on what’s trending in real estate and decor. She has her masters in communications and loves writing about all things real estate.
IN
» » 62 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 62
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
JULY 23 - AUG 20, 2016
central north SHOWCASING NEW HOMES IN THE GTA’S CENTRAL & NORTH REGIONS
IN THIS SECTION
» MAPS AND LISTINGS FOR NEW-HOME COMMUNITIES IN THE CENTRAL AND NORTH REGION » BUILDER NEWS AND THE LATEST IN NEW HOMES IN THE CENTRAL AND NORTH REGION JUL 23 - AUG 20, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 63
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 63
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
Trending
BILD members raise more than $35,000 for charity MEMBERS OF THE BUILDING INDUSTRY and Land Development Association (BILD) raised $35,000 for community partner Habitat for Humanity GTA through a scavenger hunt and charity barbecue on July 13. Hundreds of industry professionals from the home building, land development and professional renovation industry participated in the seventh annual Race for Humanity and the 24th annual BILD Charity BBQ. “BILD has been a proud community partner with Habitat for Humanity GTA since 2003,” says BILD President and CEO Bryan Tuckey. “With the help of our members, our association has helped build new homes for 13 working, low-income families in the GTA.” The Race for Humanity saw 17 teams compete in a scavenger hunt around the City of Toronto, raising $10,000. Contestants participated in a series of challenges in exchange for clues directing them to the location of the next challenge. The Race’s final challenge was held at BILD headquarters where contestants arrived just in time for the barbecue. More than 600 builders, developers, renovators and other industry professionals attended the barbecue and helped raise $25,000 by participating in the silent auction and other activities. All proceeds from the two events support Habitat for Humanity GTA’s efforts to build a new home for the Mohammeds, a family of seven currently living in a rented poorly maintained home in an unsafe neighbourhood. “Thank you to people throughout the development industry for the way that you reach out and help us give a hand up to working low-income families throughout our community here in the GTA,” says Habitat for
MORE TRENDING ONLINE ypnexthome.ca/news
Humanity GTA CEO Ene Underwood. “What you do through your sponsorship made a phenomenal difference, not just for the 13 sponsored families, but for so many more families that you are helping through member donations to our ReStores, participating in build days, providing expertise and all the different ways that you help us do what we do every day.” BILD thanks its Humanitarian Champions Bell and Caesarstone, event sponsors, auction donors, volunteers and guests for all of their activities that helped raise money. Special thanks go to In2ition Realty and the Toronto Star for organizing the Race for Humanity, and the member-driven BILD BBQ Committee for their work on the Charity BBQ. “The Race and Charity BBQ are put together by member volunteers who spent countless hours, planning activities, calling up sponsors, creating promotional materials and more,” Tuckey says. “The success of these fundraisers is a direct result of our members’ commitment to giving back to the community.”
64 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 64
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
model home now open 2 Fully-Furnished Model Homes IN TOTTENHAM
HAMPSHIRE • ELEV A
Come and see why over 300 families already call Mill Street Village home! Tottenham’s master planned community offering exceptional values with a wide selection of home sizes and styles! 33’, 40’ & 50’ LOTS START FROM
559,990
$
millstreethomes.com * See Sales Rep. for all the details. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. All renderings are artist’s concept. E. & O. E.
BALL-MIL-A-AD-NHC-JUNE16-1.indd 1 065-Ballymore-Mill 07-23-16.indd 65
TOT T E N H A M
Sales Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 1pm - 8pm Friday by appointment Sat. & Sun. 11am - 6pm Sales Office: 6490 4th Line
16-07-11 2:18 PM 2016-07-19 11:09 AM
Property Profile | MATTAMY HOMES
A lifetime of memories in
Kleinburg Summit – coming soon! IT SEEMS THAT EVERYONE you know
has a charming memory of Kleinburg. Of course, there’s the obligatory visit to the world famous McMichael Art Gallery, where many of us got our first glimpse of the work from Canada’s iconic Group of Seven. Sometimes, it’s memories of the Kortright Conservation Centre – where bright yellow school buses load and unload excitable minds. Even in the colder winter months, the gentle woods and
rolling hills lure strollers and crosscountry skiers. Now, Mattamy Homes has announced that its new community of Kleinburg Summit will be opening soon. This idyllic place can soon be the place you call home. And what a home it promises to be. Mattamy has clearly recognized the exclusive appeal of this exceptional location, and will offer homes to make the most of this wonderful
new community. You’ll be able to choose from a staggering variety of upscale detached home designs and townhome styles in a full range of sizes and exteriors. Mattamy’s thoughtful design approach and high standards of fit and finish will come to life here. No matter how you choose to live here, Mattamy will help make you feel right at home. Kleinburg is a lovely, quaint village just north of the city, making it an
66 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 66
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
Location
Kleinburg Builder
Mattamy Homes Development
Kleinburg Summit Home Type
Detached homes and townhomes Contact
mattamyhomes.com
MORE PHOTOS ONLINE ypnexthome.ca/mattamy-kleinburg
ideal location for Mattamy. That’s because the company is consistently recognized for complementing local natural appeal with refreshing choices of home designs. If you’ve ever visited a Mattamy community, you’ve probably already noticed how the streetscapes seem consistently fresh and inviting. That’s because of a real commitment by Mattamy to keep every aspect of their communities visually interesting and alluring.
Beyond the inspiring variety of floorplans, Mattamy also offers its popular Architect’s Choice Options. Mattamy will help you efficiently choose alternative architectural features, allowing your home to be a true accommodation of your needs. Then there’s the exceptionally well-appointed Design Studio. Here, Mattamy’s professional design consultants will work with you, hand-in-hand, to explore a truly
magnificent selection of features, fixtures and finishes. Here is where you bring your home to life according to your personal style and taste. Whatever home style or design you choose, you can always be assured that Mattamy strives to give you the most home possible. The company’s design philosophy aims to provide the maximum possible usable living space in every home. Mattamy’s oversized windows allow more natural light into every home. And extra features, such as a comforting gas fireplace in a family or Great Room, provide distinctive focal points to a space. Outside of the home, Mattamy communities are similarly wonderful places to live and grow. Families enjoy the convenience of going together to the park for a swing, or for a walk or a bike ride on the many trails and paths connected throughout the neighbourhood. These thoughtful design touches really help homeowners connect – it’s where neighbours become friends. Mattamy’s new Kleinburg Summit community is the place to be. It’s near schools of all levels, recreational opportunities – including the impressive Vellore Village Community Centre – convenient shops and entertainment. Enjoy the convenience of modern living surrounded by the charm and beauty of Kleinburg. For information and updates, register at mattamyhomes.com JUL 23 - AUG 20, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 67
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 67
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
Trending
Raw Shift opens shop for flash architecture installation TORONTO’S DESIGN CROWD
recently descended on the Riverdale neighbourhood for Raw Shift, a one-night-only flash architecture installation. Host Raw Design, known for its not-to-be-missed annual design stunts, transformed an empty storefront into a thematic exploration of the fluid nature of built spaces and showcased how a building’s use evolves over time. Blanketing a vacant computer shop with a series of modular cardboard installations, the entire space was staged to evolve as the evening progressed. As is the case with all Raw events, the theme was woven throughout each experience with a thoughtfully designed, origamiinspired backdrop that shifted to support the ever-altering aesthetic, sound, lighting, food and mixology. Nothing was static. “We were happy to see the crowd use Raw Shift elements as they pleased, customizing their experience and space as friends and colleagues came and went. We wanted to encourage their input to create larger and then more intimate spaces, reconfigure seating and change ambient lighting,” says Marnie Mosher, Raw Design. Guests weaved in between a towering forest of movable 12-ft. Sonos tubes set out on a fixed grid, while others bravely ascended the stacked Cube Mountain. Meanwhile, a series of illuminated panel sliders were suspended on multiple tracts throughout the space, providing partygoers with endless possibilities for ‘space shifting.’ Each installation was morphed and manipulated into something entirely new, a playful nod to the shifting nature of Toronto’s architecture. “As a firm, we’ve worked on numerous adaptive reuse projects over the years. Courtrooms become office spaces, factories become
MORE TRENDING ONLINE ypnexthome.ca/news
studios, and churches become new homes. These conversions serve as a signpost for us. Our lens cannot only focus on the current function of a building but must also anticipate the potential for it to shift its purpose over time. As architects, we must allow for opportunities in the future while addressing the needs of the present,” adds Roland Rom Colthoff, founder of Raw Design. Libations on offer included wine from boutique winery Trail Estate from Prince Edward County, 13th Street Winery from Niagara, beer from premium craft beer brewer Muskoka Brewery and water from eco-conscious brand Flow Water. Five O’Clock Fellowship also revealed its new brand at the event, transforming a wall over the duration of the evening. Guests were wowed by Sublime Catering’s Head Chef Michael Tong, who served up cuisine that
shifted into entirely new culinary experiences highlighting beef, beet and mung bean as elemental ingredients. Meanwhile, Death in Venice Gelato Co. jolted the senses with their pairings of unexpected flavours including mustard, boozy pear and walnut, along with peanut and roasted croissant. Raw Shift, the ninth installment of Raw’s annual and highly-anticipated summertime event, stimulates Toronto’s ongoing dialogue about built form and the urban landscape. The event series also serves as a genesis for the studio’s celebrated public art installation work across the country. Raw’s installation portfolio includes Prismatica as part of Luminothérapie in Montreal and their Nuzzles design for Warming Huts in Winnipeg. Raw is also the co-creator and a key organizer for the annual Winter Stations competition in Toronto.
68 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 68
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
069-Mattamy_ModelHome_July2016.indd 73
2016-07-19 2:14 PM
Mattamy Homes has been featured as “Model Home of The Month” as seen in the New Home Guide model home calendar
Model Home Photo Compliments of Mattamy Homes
mattamyhomes.com
St. John’s Forest, Aurora. Sought After Aurora Address, Elegant, Upscale Mattamy Design. Model Name: The Snapdragon – 3,812 Sq.Ft.
JULY 2016
Inspiration
LUXURY
IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER
SARAH RICHARDSON By Elisa Krovblit | Photos by Stacey Brandford
SARAH RICHARDSON HAS ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNIZABLE NAMES IN THE DESIGN WORLD. ROOM SERVICE. DESIGN INC. SARAH’S COTTAGE. SARAH’S HOUSE. SARAH 101. REAL POTENTIAL. THESE HGTV PROGRAMS HAVE BROUGHT SARAH INTO THE LIVING ROOMS OF PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD FOR MORE THAN 10 YEARS. IN THAT TIME, SARAH HAS CREATED A FOLLOWING OF FANS WHO ADORE HER STYLE AND EXUBERANCE, TAKING TIPS, IDEAS AND JUST INDULGING IN HER BEAUTIFUL DESIGN. WE CAUGHT UP WITH SARAH TO ASK HER A FEW THINGS ABOUT LUXURY, LIFESTYLE AND THE THINGS THAT MAKE SARAH’S HOUSE A HOME.
70 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 70
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
SARAH RICHARDSON HAS LET US STEP INTO her home both on TV and in her gorgeous new design book, At Home: Sarah Style. Room by room, home by home – from city home to farmhouse and cottage getaways – we get to explore the spaces Richardson has created to enjoy with her family. It’s not a designer putting favourite projects forward, it’s a designer living her design, showing the way she embraces these elements and executes them to meet her family’s needs. From furniture to art, from colour palette to material choices, little details, big design elements and the view, Sarah has put her expertise to work to create the perfect project for an especially important client – her family. After looking at these beautiful spaces and wonderful escapes, we had a chance to ask Sarah about her sense of luxury. “I haven’t said ‘luxury’ as many times in the past month as I’ve said in this interview,” Richardson remarks halfway through our discussion. It’s quite a significant comment, and clarifies her perspective in one concise moment. Sarah explains that she isn’t about labels or grandeur or “bling” or big shows of ostentation; and too often that’s what we envision when we think luxury. “I believe in little luxuries,” Richardson says. “I’m not into luxury
Sarah’s top 5
for the sake of luxury.” Art is a favourite item she feels is a luxury. “Art is all encompassing,” she says. It’s not the price point, but the intrinsic value that makes it a luxury. “Something that speaks to you, created with passion and purpose. Regardless of budget, the biggest investment in luxury is the art.” Not just big canvases, “it can be a vase – handmade by an artisan,” she says. Supporting the arts and those that create these beautiful objects is important, “not disposable, mass market items.” When looking at our homes, where we put our money, she explains, from a project perspective is “big ticket living – investing in kitchens and baths.” But when it comes down to luxury, those rooms don’t define a home. It’s the way you complete the home that brings in that luxury. One of Richardson’s favourite spaces is the living room of her city house, “because I was able to find some really great vintage pieces. A Milo Baughman chaise and chairs, and a Willy Rizzo coffee table. It’s a luxury to be able to score unique pieces.” Another luxury Richardson feels benefits everyone is having somewhere to get away. “Having another place to go,” she explains, is important. While she really appreciates her home-away-from-home escapes, she also views travel, just getting away
A look through At Home: Sarah Style is a wonderful tour of the homes in Sarah’s life. These include her city home – both before and after a major renovation – a cottage, a farmhouse and her mother’s home. Each fulfills a different use, a different need and the design is effective in committing those roles. From playful and funky to sophisticated and elegant, the pages are full of incredible imagery with anecdotal explanations from Sarah. The recipes are wonderful too. You won’t know what you did without the Cosmic Sandwich in your life.
and taking time, as being the real luxury. “Luxury is all relative,” she says. Paring down life to its most simple elements, having things to appreciate, and time to enjoy one’s life are definitely the luxuries Richardson appreciates. When I ask Richardson if she has anything else to say about luxury, her response captured our discussion perfectly. She told me “Luxury is in the eye of the beholder.”
affordable luxuries that make her love being home
1. Stealing some quiet time on a weekend afternoon beside a crackling fire to dive into a new issue of a design magazine with my feet up while I’m covered in a cosy throw, (I’m adding some beautiful loomed cotton throws to my product line for early summer). 2. A steaming hot giant Nespresso latte in a mug that was hand painted by one of our
daughters. Beautiful form mixed with great function has made me the owner of a Nespresso in every kitchen; work and home, city and country.
3. Thoughtfully made and passionately crafted decorative arts. In every room of our house, there are sentimental handmade pieces that are sculpturally beautiful but not necessarily decadent or expensive. Investing in pretty little affordable luxuries and supporting talented artisans makes me happy. 4. Candlelight. Nothing is more calming and relaxing at the end of a busy work day than a room bathed in the glow of candlelight. Candles aren’t for special occasions in our home. They are a daily necessity. It’s the little things that matter.
5. Fresh flowers. The finishing touch to any well-designed room is something lovely and living. I don’t have time to get to the flower store and treat myself often, but I always have potted orchids to brighten up my rooms. Whether you get them at the grocery store or the florist, potted orchids are an inexpensive floral choice that will bloom for about four months!
JUL 23 - AUG 20, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 71
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 71
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
Inspiration | DECOR TIPS
How to buy a new couch:
Tips from an EQ3 pro By Jackie Marchildon
DO YOU REMEMBER the first time you bought a new couch? For me, the time came when the pull-out couch I stole — I mean, was given to me by my parents — finally wore out. The seams had split on one of the cushions, the metal pull-out section sat so low under the couch that it scratched the floor and we had pillows shoved under the cushions to try to make it more comfortable. The couch had survived multiple moves, including a two-hour drive from Penetanguishene to Toronto in light rain. Even at that point, it had already been stitched up by my stepmom and was something like 15 years old. It
had a good run. But it was time to go. Of course, shopping for a new couch is no easy feat. What kind of frame should you opt for? Should you choose fabric or leather? What size is suitable for your space? How do you buy on a budget? There is a lot to consider when you’re looking for a new couch. This is where Clifford Goodwill comes in. Clifford is EQ3’s director of interior design and store planning. He looks after the floor plans for stores across Canada and the United States, and takes care of the interior design for upcoming store openings and helped me out with a few tips.
What is the first thing to think about when buying a new couch? How do you want your space to function? It is primarily a room for entertaining guests, being entertained in front of the TV, or does it need to function as both? Fabric or leather? Leather might be more cost up-front, however, it can be easier to care for — especially if you entertain or have kids. My biggest suggestion is to not restrict yourself to what you think you want or need — start shopping and see what is available. Talk to the sales associate and learn about all your options because they are often not all shown on the floor.
72 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 72
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
What do people often overlook? I think people often overlook the options available and select a sofa without considering other configurations. It’s not like walking through a clothing store and not buying something because the size isn’t there — ask questions! Think about how you want to use your space — and your new sofa — to best suit your needs. Many of our sofas come in two widths, apartment sofas, love seats, chaises, or completely configurable sectional components. Because of these options, EQ3 provides free in-home consultations to help our customers make that final decision with an expert. Secondly, people often forget to ask, “Where is this made?” or “What type of foam construction is used?” and “What is the frame made of?” It can be easy to focus on the look of the piece and forget about the construction details inside.
Clifford says: • Avoid purchasing a sofa if you don’t know how it is constructed • Avoid purchasing a sofa based purely on price or looks • Avoid purchasing a sofa that is too big for your space
What do you suggest for bigger spaces?
What kind of couch frames exist? What’s the difference? A sturdy frame means a longlasting sofa — which is why EQ3 has a lifetime warranty on all of our hardwood frames. Soft woods are low cost, but can warp and crack over time. Joinery is key — make sure never to buy a sofa held together solely by staples, nails or glue. What fabric do you suggest? Last year we introduced Jet, our Italian performance fabric in eight colour options. This fabric is made of an inherently flame retardant polyester — removing the need for chemical treatments. With our supplier, we developed herringbone and houndstooth patterns that are exclusive to EQ3. These patterns are perfect for custom pillows or
is perfect for smaller spaces. Chairs can take up too much room in a smaller space. Instead, pair your sofa with an upholstered ottoman with storage that can double as seating if needed. If you live in an apartment with a small elevator or a home with a narrow staircase, consider purchasing sectional components instead of a single sofa.
accent pieces like ottomans. We also recently introduced Lana — a 70 per cent reclaimed wool blend in eight colours. It’s like wrapping your sofa in a sweater. What do you suggest for small spaces? A smaller space does not necessarily limit your choices — many of EQ3’s upholstery collections come in two sofa widths, apartment size sofas, and loveseats. Avoid pieces with larger arms or a deep seat and select lighter fabrics or leathers. Our Eve collection in the 22-inch seat depth
For a big space, I would go with the Morten collection sectional, it’s a completely configurable sectional so all the pieces are movable. In our recent catalogue, we show it in three different colours, so there’s a tricolour effect. It’s incredibly comfortable. Note: Because the pieces are sectionals, you can basically purchase as many as you want so there’s no limit to how long you can make your sofa! What can you suggest for someone on a tighter budget? Our Stella sofa in fabric starts from $799. This collection has a low profile and compact design perfect for smaller spaces. Like all our sofas, the pieces are made and designed in Canada.
Jackie Marchildon is the bilingual senior editor at Yellow Pages NextHome. Nowadays, she spends her time searching for hidden gems across the city, whether it’s new neighbourhoods and restaurants or upcoming trends in real estate and home decor. Email her at jackie.marchildon@ypnexthome.ca.
JUL 23 - AUG 20, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 73
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 73
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
Hot Properties
Find your next home! This page features a few of the latest properties to keep your eye on in the Toronto area. Find more properties at ypnexthome.ca
LATEST LISTINGS
MAPLE STATION By: Andrin Homes City: Vaughan Housing type: Modern freehold townhomes from the low $600’s andrinhomes.com
new releases VALLEYLANDS
BEACON HILL – AVERTON HOMES
GLENWAY NEWMARKET
new openings NEWTOWNS AT MOUNT PLEASANT By: Primont Homes City: Brampton Housing type: Phase 2 of masterplanned community of townhomes primonthomes.com
BRIAR HILL CITY TOWNS By: Madison Homes City: Toronto Housing type: Two-storey urban towns at Dufferin Street and Briar Hill Avenue madisonhomes.ca
TRAILS AT CARDINAL POINT By: Geranium Homes City: Stouffville Housing type: Limited collection of freehold towns and single-family ravine homes geraniumhomes.com
By: Andrin Homes City: Newmarket Housing type: Two- and three-bedroom townomes from the $500’s, detached homes and bungalows on 50-ft. lots from the $800’s glenwayliving.com
AURORA VIEWS By: Treasure Hill Homes City: Aurora Housing type: Single detached homes on 40and 45-ft. lots. treasurehill.com
GATES OF NOBLETON By: Tribute Communities City: Nobleton Housing type: Collection of 50-, 60-. 70- and 80-ft. detached homes mytribute.ca
By: Gold Park Homes City: Kleinburg Housing type: Collection of luxury homes in a prime location, from the upper $600’s goldparkhomes.com
BEACON HILL By: Averton Homes City: Bowmanville Housing type: New release of freehold townhomes. Prices starting from the $400s. averton.ca
CORNELL ROUGE By: Madison Homes and Forest Hill Homes City: Markham Housing type: New release of freehold townhomes and single family homes. Towns starting from the mid-$800s. cornellrouge.com
DWELL CITY TOWNS By: Menkes City: Etobicoke Housing type: Final release of townhomes in Etobicoke, starting from the high $600s menkes.com
TRAFALGAR RIDGE By: Dunpar Homes City: Oakville Housing type: Luxury, three-bedroom townhomes from the mid $600’s dunparhomes.com
SPICE URBAN TOWNS KLEINBURG GLEN
By: Fieldgate Homes City: West Brampton Housing type: New release of single detached 38- and 50-ft. designs from the $800s. fieldgatehomes.com
By: Hi-Rise (West) Inc. City: Toronto Housing type: Bungalow and two-storey urban towns with rooftop terraces from mid $300’s spiceondanforth.com
preview registration ALDERIDGE By: Mattamy Homes City: Etobicoke Housing type: Single and semi-detached homes in established neighbourhood mattamyhomes.com
…continued on page 76
74 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 74
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
Ontario’s best source of real estate information to
buy, rent, sell or renovate EASTERN ONTARIO EDITION
SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO EDITION
SP E
spotlight on condos CO
FEATURING
DO M
N
BUILDING INTEGRITY FROM THE GROUND UP
-O PULL UT SEC AL TI CI
N O
GIVE THEM ROOM TO SPREAD THEIR WINGS
IT IE S
GTA EDITION
GTA EDITION
JULY 9 - AUG 6, 2016 VOLUME 16, ISSUE 13, FREE (4 WEEK ISSUE)
JULY 2 - 30, 2016 VOLUME 19, ISSUE 13, FREE (4 WEEK ISSUE)
JUNE 25 - JULY 23, 2016 VOLUME 24, ISSUE 13, FREE (4 WEEK ISSUE)
JULY 2 - 30, 2016 VOLUME 20, ISSUE 14, FREE (4 WEEK ISSUE)
U INIU M COMM
N
NO ONE KNOWS WEST NIAGARA BETTER BUNGALOWS AND SINGLE FAMILY HOMES ON 50’ LOTS
AT HOME WITH
comfort INSIDE THIS ISSUE
THE BENEFIT OF UPGRADES
FACTS TRUMP OPINION
BUYING PRE-CONSTRUCTION? YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
HOME BUILDERS CREATE JOBS AND DRIVE THE ECONOMY
MOVE OVER PAINT – WALLPAPER IS HERE TO STAY
SUNNYBROOK – MIDTOWN LIVING AND LOVING IT
ANDR-GLE-A-AD-NHC-COVER-JUNE16-2 OUTLINED.indd 1 001 CG_Cvr_07-02-16.indd 1
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
SHAPING THE FUTURE IN BRANTFORD & PARIS
HOMEBUYING TIPS FOR FIRST-TIMERS
WHAT’S HOT & TRENDING IN CANADIAN REAL ESTATE?
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
IS A SWIMMING POOL A WISE INVESTMENT?
THE CHANGING FACE OF HOUSING IN CANADA
WHAT’S IN STORE FOR OUR HOUSING POLICY?
6/16/16 10:54 AM
6/27/16 2:41 PM
五月二十一日至六月二十五日 / MAY 21 - JUN 25, 2016 VOLUME 5, ISSUE 4, 免費贈閱 CHINESEHOMEGUIDE.COM
SPRING 2016, FREE OCTOBER 2015 VOLUME 11, ISSUE 5, FREE GTA EDITION
sHoppIng FREE
Curating a selection of the GTA’s top home and decor shops and services
2015 HOME DECOR & RENOVATIONS
大多倫多版 / GREATER TORONTO AREA EDITION
GUIDE
homeanddecor.ca
6 USEFUL TIPS FOR
HAVE CONFIDENCE WITH COLOUR
OUR decor wish list FOR THE NEW YEAR
FIRST-TIME BUYERS
PAGE
18
4 MARKETS TO EXPLORE IN… SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO
即將推出標誌性名廈
IT’S HIP to be
Plaid
+
CONDO LIVING FOR NEW FAMILIES
RENOVATING SMALL SPACES
Multi-talented designer
SPECIAL EDITION
MORE THAN JUST A DOOR
Jonathan Adler
DISHES ON DECOR TRENDS, HIS FAVOURITE SHOPS IN T.O. AND MORE! 本期內容
購買柏文需注意事項
細閱新樓買賣合約 及收樓時的成交費
私人升降機多層鎮屋 的實用設置
000-GTA Chinse Front Cover_052116.indd 1
A SPECIAL ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT
2016-05-13 9:38 AM
HD_Cover_OCT 2015_FNL.indd 1
9/22/15 1:39 PM
SG cover 2014-FIN.indd 1
SHOWCASING THE
best builders & top communities across the GTA
Exploring the GTA’s top builders and developers
THE EXPERTS WEIGH IN:
1/14/15 4:59 PM
Exploring Ottawa’s top builders & developers
EXPLORING Southwestern
EXPERT PANEL Guiding you through the homebuying process
5 REASONS 2016 is a good year to buy a home
Ontario’s top builders & developers EXPERT PANEL
EXPERT PANEL
Guiding you through the homebuying process
Affordability, location, lifestyle
Guiding you through the homebuying process Bungalows, unicorns & flying cars THE FUTURE OF HOUSING IN ONTARIO
Questions to ask when considering a condo investment
2016 CGGTA annual_CVR_FIN.indd 1
3/1/16 3:45 PM
2016 EO ANNUAL.indd 1
2016 MODEL SUITE CALENDAR
2016-03-15 5:29 PM
2016 MODEL HOME CALENDAR
AN EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION OF THE GTA’S MOST BEAUTIFUL CONDOS
AN EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION OF THE GTA’S MOST BEAUTIFUL NEW HOMES
2016 MODEL HOME CALENDAR SEASONS IN CALEDON | PRIMONT HOMES
LIGHTHOUSE TOWER | DANIELS WATERFRONT
2016 Model Home Cal TCG_Cover.indd 1
075-Family of mags - GTA.indd 75
2015-11-25 4:56 PM
2016 Model Home Cal NHG_Cover.indd 1
HIGHLAND RIDGE | EASTFOREST HOMES
11/25/15 10:24 AM
2016 Model Home Cal SWO_Cover.indd 1
AN EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION OF SWO’S MOST BEAUTIFUL NEW HOMES AND CONDOS
11/26/15 12:27 PM
2016-07-19 2:14 PM
LATEST LISTINGS
Find your next home! Find more properties at ypnexthome.ca
…continued from page 74
UPTOWNS ON BAYVIEW By: Primont Homes City: Richmond Hill Housing type: Upscale townhomes located at Bayview and 19th avenues. primonthomes.com
CHELSEA MAPLE STATION By: Aspen Ridge Homes City: Maple Housing type: Coming soon –modern townhomes across from the Maple GO station aspenridgehomes.com
AFFINITY CONDOMINIUMS By: Rosehaven Homes City: Burlington Housing type: Two contemporary mid-rise condominium buildings from the high $200s. rosehavenhomes.com
VISTA By: Geranium Homes City: Stouffville Housing type: Condominium one-storey flats and two-storey towns from the high $300’s vistaflatsandtowns.com
THE CROSS WINDS By: Delpark Homes City: Bowmanville Housing type: A limited collection of detached homes backing onto the creek thecrosswindshomes.com
BELLE AIRE SHORES By: Fernbrook Homes, Pristine Homes & Zancor Homes City: Innisfil Housing type: Coming this spring – townhomes and 36-, 42-, and 50-ft. singles belleaire.ca
HERITAGE TOWNS By: Montevello Developments City: Toronto Housing type: Townhomes in Junction Triangle from 1,593 sq. ft. from high $700’s heritagetowns.ca
COUNTRY LANE By: Heathwood Homes & Andrin Homes City: Whitby Housing type: Master-planned community of 36- and 45-ft. detached homes countrylanewhitby.com
BOXGROVE VILLAGE By: Arista Homes City: Markham Housing type: Family sized freehold townhomes and live/work towns boxgrovevillage.com
MATTAMY HOMES’ ALDERIDGE
ANCHOR WOODS
ST. JOHN’S FOREST
By: Rosehaven Homes, Andrin Homes & Regal Crest Homes City: Holland Landing Housing type: 45- and 38-ft. detached and semi-detached homes anchorwoods.ca
By: Mattamy Homes City: Aurora Housing type: 45- and 50-ft. lots in a wooded enclave mattamyhomes.com
UPPER SUMMERSIDE By: Mattamy Homes City: Scarborough Housing type: New townhome designs in established family-friendly neighbourhood mattamyhomes.com
SEATON TAUNTON By: Mattamy Homes City: Pickering Housing type: Affordable townhomes alongside greenspaces and other amenities mattamyhomes.com
THE LOGGIAS IN RICHDALE By: Senator Homes City: Richmond Hill Housing type: Luxurious 40-, 50- and 60-ft. detached homes on deep lots senatorhomes.com
WHITBY CENTRAL By: Brookfield Residential City: Whitby Housing type: Single-detached homes in a family neighbourhod brookfieldhomes.ca
THE BROOK By: Delpark Homes City: Oshawa Housing type: Single-family homes on 30-, 36- and 40-ft. lots thebrookhomes.com
Builders If you would like to include your preview registration, new release or site opening in this feature, just email the details to wayne.karl@ypnexthome.ca
76 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 76
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
Homebuyers’ Help
Compare mortgage rates for your best deal CHARTERED BANKS
variable
ATB Financial
2.6
Alterna Bank
2.45
Bank of Montreal
2.7
Bank of Nova Scotia
2.9
Canadian Western Bank CIBC
6 months
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
4 4.00op 4 6.30op 4 6.75op 4.55 6.45op 4 6.45op
2.94 4.00op 2.79 6.30op 2.89 6.75op 3.29 6.50op 3.14 6.30op 2.84 6.35op 3.14 3.14 6.35op 2.84 3 3.20op 3.14 6.70op 2.79 3.14 6.75op 2.99 6.30op 3.19
2.29 4.00op 2.34
2.44
2.49
2.59
2.4
2.69
2.48
2.99
3.39
3.89
2.49
3.09
3.39
3.89
4.49
3.04
3.65
4.2
4.74
2.79
2.44
4.09
4.79
3.04 2.7
3.65 3.39
4.39 4.09
4.64 2.7
2.84 2.94
2.84 2.84
2.89 2.79
2.89 2.89
3.04
3.39
2.64
2.74
3.34 2.39
3.99 2.44
4.44 4.39
4.64
2.84
3.39
2.34
2.59
3.24
3.49
3.69
3.79
6.5 4.45 6.30op 3.95 4.2 6.50op 4.55 6.45op
3.14 3.35 6.30op 2.69 3.14 6.30op 3.29 6.50op
3.25 3.5
3.95 3.7
4.39 4.3
4.64 4.35
2.14 3.09
2.34 3.39
2.59 3.89
2.59 2.59
3.09
3.39
3.89
4.49
4 6.30op 6.2 6.40op 3.1 4.25 6.50op 4.2 6.50op
2.79 6.30op 2.84 6.30op 2.29 2.89 6.50op 3.14 6.30op 3.25 6.25op 2.84 6.30op 2.99 6.30op 2.8 2.95op 2.39
2.34
2.4
2.69
2.48
2.89
2.95
2.99
2.89
2.24 2.79
2.39 2.89
2.49 2.95
2.54 2.89
3.09
3.39
3.89
4.74
3.2
3.65
4
4.5
2.79
2.64
3.89
2.44
2.69
3.49
3.99
4.54
2.85
2.95
3.05
3.15
2.39
2.39
2.49
2.49
2.7 6.95op
Equitable Bank HSBC Bank Canada
2.79
ICICI Bank Canada Manulife Bank
2.75 2.6
National Bank
n/a
President’s Choice Finan 2.70 Royal Bank
2.6
4.45 6.20op 4.45 4.4 6.70op
6.75op TD Canada Trust
2.6
Tangerine
2.7
TRUST COMPANIES Community Trust Effort Trust
n/a n/a
Home Trust Company Investors Group Trust
2.35 n/a
MTCC
2.9
OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Alterna Savings
2.45
Comtech Fire C.U.
2.6
First National Fin. LP IC Savings
2.7
London Life
n/a
Luminus Financial
3.25
Meridian Credit Union
2.4
PACE Savings & C.U.
4 5 6.70op
Parama Credit Union
2.65
Steinbach Credit Union
2.25
ONLINE CALCULATOR ypnexthome.ca/mortgage-calculator 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 July 18, 2016. Prepared By Fiscal Agents Financial Information Services 905.844.7700
JUL 23 - AUG 20, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 77
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 77
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
What’s Online
Trending now The latest real estate news from across Canada
Toronto, Vancouver skew Canadian home sales picture READ THE STORY ONLINE ypnexthome.ca/home-sales
BoC holds interest rate but repeats warning on housing READ THE STORY ONLINE ypnexthome.ca/bank-canada
Province-wide builder licensing on way to Alberta? READ THE STORY ONLINE ypnexthome.ca/alberta-builders
OHBA Housing Tour: Iceland’s geothermal industry
Want more great articles like this delivered directly to your inbox? SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER
READ THE STORY ONLINE ypnexthome.ca/ohba-iceland
Twitter @ypnexthome @ypnexthome_GTA
ypnexthome.ca/newsletter
Facebook ypnexthome
Instagram ypnexthome
Pinterest ypnexthome
Visit our website: 78 YPNEXTHOME.CA
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 78
2016-07-19 4:43 PM
GTA_M
projects & communities MAP LISTINGS IN THIS ISSUE PAGE
49
BUILDER
SITE
CONTACT INFO
Averton Homes
Main Street Seaton
289-545-0022
Briarwood Homes
Young’s Cove
youngscove.ca
continued from page 80 PROPERTY TYPE
PRICE RANGE
from $350,000 S
T
MAP FINDER
25N
from $350,000
Brookfield Residential
Foxtrail
foxtraillife.ca
25
Fieldgate Homes
Whitby Meadows
fieldgatehomes.com
D
23
Heathwood Homes
Country Lane in Whitby
CountryLaneWhitby.com
D
Mattamy Homes
Seaton
www.mattamyhomes.com
D
Treasure Hill Homes
Shift
treasurehill.com
Andrin Homes
Hillsborough Holland Landing
andrinhomes.com
D
Aspen Ridge Homes
King Country Estates
905-558-0255
D
Aspen Ridge Homes
Queensville
yourqueensville.ca
D
Averton Homes
Victoria Highlands
416-924-0110
D
Averton Homes
Village Green
Averton.ca
65
Ballymore Homes
Mill Street Village
millstreethomes.com
45
Ballymore Homes
The Villages of Killarney Beach
ballymorehomes.com
Briarwood Homes
Mill Street Village
millstreethomes.com
Briarwood Homes
Pretty River Collingwood
1-888-257-1999
from $310,000
Brookfield Residential
Fieldstone
1-855-379-1495
Brookfield Residential
Grand Central
905-778-0873
Brookfield Residential
Treetops
1-855-590-3577
Brookfield Residential
Willow Glen Tottenham
905-406-1044
53
Far Sight Homes
Greenfields
farsight.ca
5
Great Gulf
Hillsborough Holland Landing
greatgulf.com
Great Gulf
Sharon Village
905-478-7362
Great Gulf
Summerlyn Village
905-775-3461
Mattamy Homes
The Estates of King Township
mattamyhomes.com
Menkes
Hometown Sharon Village
Treasure Hill Homes
21
PIN
70
43
27G
T
from $470,000
31
28N
T
32
28N
44
24N
70
25N
51
18E
18
13I
from $550,000
46
20D
from $720,000
69
23E
from $560,000
20
12E
20
12E
from $600,000
76
5E
from $600,000
47
16D
from $370,000
49
13A
T
from $330,000
19
11E
T
from $320,000
81
11A
from $570,000
51
18E
from $600,000
65
20E
from $680,000
52
17D
T
74
16I
menkes.com
T
54
19F
Acacia Estates
treasurehill.com
T
from $2360,000
56
16J
Aspen Ridge Homes
Mayfield Village
905-230-2592
D
T
from $360,000
22
9L
Averton Homes
Averton Square
Averton.ca
D
T
from $500,000
S
T
from $350,000
T
North 5
19
7
from $700,000
T
T S
T
from $550,000 S
T
from $560,000
D T D
West 41
S
Brookfield Residential
The Village
1-866-930-0050
Dunpar Homes
Heritage Gate
416-236-9800
S
T
from $720,000
77
10S
Dunpar Homes
Trafalgar Ridge
416-318-9112
S
T
from $750,000
29
8U
Fieldgate Homes
City Towns Valley Lands in Brampton
fieldgatehomes.com
D
S
T
from $400,000
26
9P
Fieldgate Homes
Lotus Pointe Caledon
905-838-2806
D
T
from $724,000
23
8M
Fieldgate Homes
Valley Lands
905-457-0445
D
T
from $800,000
26
9P
Great Gulf
Trafalgar Landing
905-844-1605
T
from $200,000
30
8V
Great Gulf
Westfield
905-866-6876
D
from $537,000
24
8P
37
Greenpark Homes
Saddle Ridge
saddleridgemilton.ca
D
S
37
Greenpark Homes
Upper Oaks
upperoaks.ca
D
S
Heathwood Homes
Meadow Green
647-287-7042
D
S
from $650,000
58
8Q
Mattamy Homes
Cranberry Hill
mattamyhomes.com
Mattamy Homes
Hawthorne South Village
mattamyhomes.com
T
from $634,000
59
6S
Mattamy Homes
Mount Pleasant North
mattamyhomes.com
T
from $496,000
60
7O
Mattamy Homes
The Preserve
mattamyhomes.com
from $406,000
29
7V
Mattamy Homes
The Village of Southfileds
mattamyhomes.com
from $760,000
66
8M
Mattamy Homes
Topper Woods
28
6O
25
7O
27
8M
23
8M
78
11L
29
25
from $300,000
S
T
from $325,000
D
C
T C T
from $520,000
T
from $195,000
Mattamy Homes
Wildflowers
mattamyhomes.com
7
Menkes
The Enclaves of Upper Canada
289-891-9103
13
Primont Homes
Newtowns at Mount Pleasant
primonthomes.com
Primont Homes
Seasons in Caledon
905-843-8686
Starlane Home Corporation
Lotus Pointe Caledon - Phase 2
starlanehomes.com
D
Starlane Home Corporation
Mountainview Heights
starlanehomes.com
D
S
T
37
Starlane Home Corporation
Saddle Ridge
saddleridgemilton.ca
D
S
T
37
Starlane Home Corporation
Upper Oaks
upperoaks.ca
D
S
Treasure Hill Homes
Tiara Estate Collection
treasurehill.com
D
S
from $850,000 T
S
T
from $715,000
T
T
from $1090,000
Property Type D Detached S Semi-Detached T Townhome
TNH 07-23-16_master.indd2 79 GTA_Map_alllistings.indd
5:42 PM 2016-07-19 3:45
projects & communities MAP LISTINGS IN THIS ISSUE PAGE
BUILDER
SITE
CONTACT INFO
PROPERTY TYPE
PRICE RANGE
PIN
MAP FINDER
Central Andrin Homes
Glenway in Newmarket Phase II
GlenwayLiving.com
D
Arista Homes
Aurora Trails
aristahomes.com
D
Arista Homes
Boxgrove Village Markham
boxgrovevillage.com
Arista Homes
IMPRESSIONS
aristahomes.com
D
Arista Homes
Jefferson Forest
jeffersonforest.ca
D
Arista Homes
Vaughan Valley Estates
aristahomes.com
D
IFC
Aspen Ridge Homes
Chelsea Maple Station
aspenridgehomes.com
D
1
Aspen Ridge Homes
Corporate
aspenridgehomes.com
D
Aspen Ridge Homes
Kleinburg Hills
aspenridgehomes.com
D
Aspen Ridge Homes
Scenic on Eglinton
416-805-1781
D
Aspen Ridge Homes
Seventy Seven Charles
416-203-7034
Aspen Ridge Homes
Upper West Side
uwscommunity.com
Averton Homes
Averton Common
Averton.ca
Averton Homes
Corporate
Averton.ca
T
Averton Homes
Evolution
416-747-9691
T
Brookfield Residential
Corporate
brookfieldhomes.ca
27
Brookfield Residential
The Arbors
905-503-0992
27
Brookfield Residential
Woodhaven Aurora
WoodhavenAurora.ca
D
Fieldgate Homes
90 Niagara
416-981-0036
D
Fieldgate Homes
Aurora Trails
fieldgatehomes.com
D
25
Fieldgate Homes
BlueSky Stouffville
fieldgatehomes.com
D
25
Fieldgate Homes
City Lux Towns
fieldgatehomes.com
D
25
Fieldgate Homes
IMPRESSIONS
905-893-9500
D
Fieldgate Homes
Zigg
416-545-0223
D
Forest Hill Homes
Bridle Path of Thornhill
foresthillhomes.ca
D
Forest Hill Homes
Cornell Rouge
905-472-9556
Forest Hill Homes
Jefferson Forest
foresthillhomes.ca
Great Gulf
Corporate
416-449-1340
33
11
S
68
18F
T
from $700,000
14
19G
T
from $800,000
15
22M
T
from $800,000
3
12K
T
from $586,000
10
18J
from $1200,000
7
14L
8
16L
T 45
13L
from $190,000
33
18Q
from $2100,000
34
17R
from $1099,000
4
17L
from $690,000
80
13L
from $320,000
75
13R
from $350,000
48
19H
from $1000,000
86
18I
T
from $346,000
35
16S
T
from $620,000
14
19G
from $600,000
12
22J
from $1000,000
3
12K
T T
C
D C
T S
T T
D
36
16R
from $2500,000
50
18E
T
from $850,000
16
23M
T
from $990,000
10
18J
from $500,000
1
16Q
from $850,000
16
23M
T T
Madison Homes
Briar Hill
madisonhomes.ca
11
Madison Homes
Cornell Rouge
905-472-9556
D
15
Madison Homes
REALTowns Thornhill
Madisonhomes.ca
D
from $890,000
85
17L
Madison Homes
Thornhill Ravines
905-417-1203
D
from $1800,000
53
16L
Madison Homes
Zigg
ziggcondo.com
D
from $380,000
10
18J
Mattamy Homes
Alderidge
mattamyhomes.com
D
82
13S
Mattamy Homes
Cornell
mattamyhomes.com
D
T
17
22M
Mattamy Homes
Corporate
mattamyhomes.com
D
T
Mattamy Homes
Downsview Park
www.mattamyhomes.com
37
15P
Mattamy Homes
Heron Park
www.mattamyhomes.com
38
22Q
Mattamy Homes
Kleinburg Summit
mattamyhomes.com
Mattamy Homes
Lago
monarchgroup.net
Mattamy Homes
Picasso on Richmond
monarchgroup.net
Mattamy Homes
Richmond Green
www.mattamyhomes.com
Mattamy Homes
Riva del Lago
monarchgroup.net
Mattamy Homes
Upper Summerside
www.mattamyhomes.com
Menkes
Dwell City Town
Menkes
BC
8-9
7
17
21
S
T S
S
from $260,000
T
from $400,000
D
84
13K
C
from $220,000
39
14S
C
from $550,000
40
16S
41
18K
from $300,000
39
14S
T
from $450,000
42
19R
416-259-2525
T
from $690,000
2
12S
Humber Mews
416-259-2525
T
from $550,000
2
12S
Primont Homes
JadeGarden at Cornell
primonthomes.com
55
22M
Primont Homes
Renaissance Townes
905-417-3363
T
5
15K
Primont Homes
Uptowns on Bayview
primonthomes.com
T
9
18K
Rosehaven Homes
Corporate
RosehavenHomes.com
T
Treasure Hill Homes
Aurora Views on Wellington
treasurehill.com
T
57
19H
Treasure Hill Homes
Time
treasurehill.com
T
72
18H
Treasure Hill Homes
Victory Heights
treasurehill.com
T
6
18L
Andrin Ltd.
Country Lane in Whitby
CountryLaneWhitby.com
D
T
32
28N
Arista Homes
Whitby Meadows
aristahomes.com
D
T
31
28N
Averton Homes
Beacon Hill Bowmanville
905-674-6166
D
D
T C S
S
T from $750,000
from $1460,000
East 23
continues on page 79 80
GTA_Map_alllistings.indd TNH 07-23-16_master.indd 1 80
S
from $400,000 Property Type D Detached S Semi-Detached T Townhome
2016-07-19 5:42 3:45 PM PM 2016-07-19
Your dream home is waiting SEARCH ON THE GO!
Download our app & never miss out on the perfect home again.
Browse the latest new homes and condos in your area Visit ypnexthome.ca/listings to get started
DOWNLOAD THE APP NOW
Baxter
Line
Line
Line
Line
10th
8th
11th
al Pkwy
tC an al
Ar t
es Disse i tte an In du St stri
d
Simco
Ave Bayvi w
Line
Line
6th
5th
3rd
Browns Line
W eston Rd
Ma St in
Rd
Line
Line
Mo rn
Clay
SC a
Conc
7th 6th
4th
7th
Scotch
Rd
Conc
Line
Line
Rd
Rd
EHS
EHS
Rd
EHS
Line
Line
5th
2nd
3rd
Line
of
Centre
3rd
Conc
Am eric an Dr
River
4th
WHS
Wales
Melanctho n - Mulmu r Townlin e
Line
Line
5th
4th
Prince
Mono C
27-28
24-25
Sideroad
Sideroad 27-28 Sideroad
EHS
d
r vic e Rd
Jarvis St
Se
Ave
34
40
Parliament St
35
University Ave
Edgewood Rd
Bloor St W Harbord St Wellesley St College St Carlton St Gerrard St
Queen St W King St W Front St W
Ov
Bro adv iew
e
Egli
33
Moore Ave
Donlands Ave Jones Ave Pape Ave
Christie St
Lansdowne Ave
Ossington Ave
Moffat Rd
Laird Dr
Avenue Rd
36
Mt Pleasant Rd
Spadina Rd
St Clair Ave W Davenport Rd Dupont St
Eastern Ave
ioners Commiss
Rd
Park
ore esh Lak
Rd
Rd
Carey St Rd
Toronto
at le P Brid
1
Va ug ha nR d
n ow thd Sou
r Gr D ple Ma
d
Post Rd
Dr or ds Win
19 Dr Ford
Lin
Li
Rd
xley
York Mills Rd
Lawrence Ave W Glencairn Ave
OakwoodAve
Meddaugh Rd
Allen Rd
Caledonia Rd
Rd
Middletown Rd
Sheppard
Rd ian Lorne Ind
Clarkson
d Blv
Middletown Rd
Willow
Eastlake
St rr Ke
Rd
Senlac Rd
Wilson Hts Blvd
37
Cumme
Willowdale Ave
Drewry Ave
North York
Rogers Rd
Roncesvalles Ave Weston Rd Keele St Parkside Dr High Pk
d nR sto We
39
Thornh
r
k Cr Dr Blac
Judson St
Park Lawn Rd
82
Lake Shore Blvd W
e rmer WindeAve
Evans Ave Horner Ave
Runnymede Rd
Prince Edward Dr Royal York
The Queensway
Centre St
71
New W estmins ter Dr
Sen tinel D r
Oakdale Rdy
ay sw
The East Mall
d Blv Haig
ve rA ate Rd Atw re ho kes La
2
Norseman St
Bathurst St
Dufferin St
Keele St
Jane St
Weston Rd
Norfinch Dr Dr
Th
The West Mall d lR Mil
py Ex
407
Grandra v i ne D
Old
Rd
Summeridg e Dr
HWY
Downsview
6
Peter Rupert Ave
Langstaff Rd
Tre the wey Dr
eK ing
Richmo
8 50 4 53 85 Carrville
Wilson Ave
ia Rd Caledon
Renforth Dr
rry nga Gle
Rd
er rdin Ga
Teston Rd
Maple Leaf Dr
Etobicoke
Gamble Rd
McNaughton Rd
55
Dixon Rd The Westway
1
Jefferson Side
49
Bass Pro Mills Dr
ar nm Fe
Islington Ave
Kipling Ave
400
Bloomington Rd
King-Vaughan Rd
Langstaff Rd
Weston Downs
Finch Ave W
75
8
74
Kirby Rd
Rutherford Rd
73
Rexdale
Burnhamthorp eR d Bloor St W
Hender
56King Rd Weston Rd
Pine Valley Dr
Martin Grove Rd
Carlingview Dr
QEW
la eo Min
20
Dufferin St
7th Concess ion
Mill Rd Kipling Ave
Clarence St
McGillivray Rd
Hunting ton Rd
r te D dga Fiel
wy
kwy nP
Rd vis Ma
Cooksville
Rd thra Caw
l Pk
tra
St
e nf Co
dale Erin Rd Stn Rd ga sau sis y kw Mis ls P Mil Erin
Lennon Rd
Jane St
Jane St
Rd
Rupke Rd
8th Concess ion
10th Concess ion
Cold Creek Rd
72
Rathburn Rd
Wel 53
11
409
427
Miller’s
16th Sideroad
oss Dr Kingcr
Dr Gore
rio nta Huro
Cen
17
rat io
Lorne Pk
yal Ro
d ell R rtw Cha
nte Bro
Dr
Middletown
Fraser St
Wanda St
Rd Wist Rd Davis Holancin
River Rd
Leonard Rd
St ian M
11th Concess ion
line Caledon-King Town Dr ay rkw Cla
Rd ken Tom
Rd
ay xW y Fo Terr
Rd
wy Pk
Barrie St
Sideroad 10
Coffey Rd
Sideroad 20
12th Concess ion
r eD rain Cole
r st D We
n ghli Lau Mc
ate stg Ea
Strawberry La
Snowball
55
56
Belfield Rd
Dr ark eyp urtn Co d ia R n an Brit 4
King St
17th Sideroad
King
Steeles Ave W
Blv d
Emma Rd Bernhardt Rd
4th e Lin
Rd
McKinstry Rd
Sideroad 5
Sideroad 18
Sideroad 17
Rd lfe Wo Mt
r nD Vea Mc
Dr way Gore
Dr ort Airp
t in S Ma
Rd ord herf y Rd Ru ned Ken
e Lin 9th
e Lin 3rd
oak Burl
stover
King St
Sdrd 20
ad 15
10
Tr ion Alb
d ek R Cre ille trev Cen
d ie R Dix
Re xd ale
Graham S Juliana Rd
Rd nk Ba Tornado Dr
6
Woodbridge
thwest D Nor r
Pu mp Ho
t
31
7
Star Dr ing
403
de
hill hurc nC sto Win
r
tt
Dr Rd St
Sdrd 18
Sidero
Side road
Queen St
Rd tion Sta Rd ber Gore Hum The
Rd lea ma Bra
Rd iew ditv Cre
e Lin 8th
Do
o e N Lin 4th
Rd all rnw Co
Sideroad 20
Patterson St
Tottenham Rd d nt R asa Ple unt Mo d eR Hop unt Mo
St en Que
St La ys Duff
Rd ram Torb
a
e Lin 10th
lvd aB yaga w Ne
v al Dr ing hil G t
rn
72
eS
19th Sideroad
n’s Mill Rd ma84 49 eg St 3Kleinburg 80 Vaughan 25 7 5 79 45 17
Zenway Blvd
idg
8
ettleby Rd KKettleby
427
Bramalea
lvd heson B Mat
403
403
N
nk Rd l Ba na
Happy Valley
Nobleton
Elder Mills
d wR Dre
u th b Ra
Iroquois Ridge
38
Sideroad 15
Sideroad 10
Concessio n Rd 8 Adjala/Tecu mseth Tow n Line Concessio n Rd 8
Concessio n Rd 7
Conc Rd 6
St La ys Duff
Rd ake rt L Hea
wv ado Me
e Lin 4th
403
St as nd Du
Oakville
Bronte
M Rd ca iss bec St issa Re ga St
St
30
29
QEW
Rd St
e Lin 8th
ay xW y Fo Terr
e Lin 6th
lph Gue
r ste rve Ha
Concessio n Rd 4
Rd Hill
Rd iew ditv Cre
d ar R falg Tra
Rose
Concessio n Rd 5
oe esh Hors
St
e Lin 8th
e Lin 9th
Cr 38 Rd
Concessio n Rd 3
Dr ake is L Inn d wR invie unta Mo
e Lin 10th
dle Mid
inw Ma
Concessio n Rd 3
Concessio n Rd 2 Mono/Adjala Town Line
rio nta Huro d sy R cou gua Chin
Rd
20
Tu ck Palmeray
r pe Up
Concessio n Rd 2
7th Line EHS
Glen Rd y Haff
Rd
Rd dle Mid per Up
y leb App
5
Brant Hills
aga nd Tya Rd Pk
Palermo
Rd rpe tho am rnh Bu
Trafalgar
77
Erin Mills
27
407
4
Rd
18
7th Line EHS
6th Line EHS
w’s ndre St A
Tansley
hard Orc
St
St
row tn B
5th Line EHS
Henderson Rd
Highview Survey
as nd Du
Dr
EHS
EHS
e Lin 3rd
t 1s
Burlington Nelson
13
e Lin ase rB we Lo
e Lin
Rd d roa rpe ide tho dS am 2n rnh Bu
ad ero Sid
nt Bra
Braeheid
y kw wP Sno es Jam
Meda
E
Waterd
Waterdown e sid Park
M ng Spri
ase rB we Lo
W ve nA linto Eg
s
Br
eR
Edward Ave La ers Woodcho pp
Lloydtown Au ro ra Rd
15th Sideroad
Langstaff Rd
401
1
407
Webber Rd
52
Holland St
Lloydtown- Aurora Rd
Linton
Alb ion Rd
d Blv rk Cla
Mississauga
3
We
16
16th Sideroad
24
107
Brampton
Streetsville
6
5
drd d S Mt 2n
re mo stle Ca
Rd zer ene Eb
407
Rd rry De Old
Meadowvale
5
Rd rry De
Milton
Rd
lkers Wa
c Con
e Lin 5th
ad ero Sid
don Hea Rd
5th
Rd
4th
r oC Nem Mt
6
4th Conc W
Flamboro Centre
4
e Lin 1st
K rns Ke d R ns ine r Eva a dL Rd Ced rings Blin Sp d h sR fort ring Bee r Sp l St e Rd Ceda Mil in St n son Lin Rob d Maamilto ugh yatt R H boro W d Mil R St n Johartin M r C
en Gard Ave La tre Cen
Millgrove Shelton La
W
t in S Ma
nia an Brit
20
d gR llin Co
en Gre ng Rd Spri
Concession
d wR invie unta Mo
St rio nta
e Lin
Brock Rd
Hayesland
son mp Tho
St nte Bro
Cr
e Lin lkers Wa
ugh boro Mil
ine oolL Sch Bell
d sR Twis
Rd en Niv Mc
1
rd Sd
15
l e B lv
59
25
th 12
Rd ine ma Tre
e
d nR elto Fre
Flamborough
W
8
73
Rd
10
26 18
Churchville
4th Line
3rd Line
17th Sideroad
5
24 ve 58 Steeles A
6
13
Ct od Wo
e Lin 1st
ton Mil Cr Hts
e r Lin 4th rthur D cA Ma
rd Sd
St
6
401
7
ad ero Sid t e S 8th brid Kil
cE Con 7th n ma cE Huis Con La 6th
e Lin 6th
e Lin 3rd
St rtin Ma 22
th 14
13
Mansewood
in Ma
rd Sd e Lin leby App
3rd
d sR ele Ste
Gl
Ave tre Cen
Cree
Harper Cors
W
4th Line
t nS ratio fede Con
5th
e Lin blin Du
e Lin 6th
ad ero Sid
9
e enc
6th Conc
e Lin 10th
Scotch Block
4
Huttonville
3
ad ero Sid
d ld R yfie Ma Rd e sid try un Co
22
ee Qu
6th Line
Nashville Rd
Northwood Park n St
107
10
ad ero Sid
©cartography and design:edLucidmap Inc.(2016) ad Nemo s
Gulliver
Westove
d eR tag Heri
roo Tr llb k Fa
e Lin 6th
ine nL Tow Hills lton -Ha ton Mil
c Con
7
U
V
Brock
th 15
19
28
8th Line
47
88
4th Line
18
78
y kw dP oo alw nd Sa 410 r D d vair Bo y kw sP m a li Wil Madoc
60 25
Dr River
Old
Line 7
Bond Head
27
27
Bradford We Gwillimbur
Newton Robinson
18th Sideroad
ay ia W mb Colu
d yl R ale He
8
Pinkerton
Penville
t hS urc Ch
19th Sideroad
L
400
8th Line
9
9
Rd ol ho Sc
Lake Villages
14
d
ad ero Sid
d gR Kin
Snelgrove
Dr ss nle Wa
St ce Prin
e 11 Av Delr ple Ma ex Blv d
th 10
Camp bell vill e R d
T
Sod om
th 17
ad ero Sid
Rd id e th Re nlin 14 nc Tow Co ugh 9 boro m la drd ch-F n S li d Conc 1 Pus 3rd le R llvil Puslinch ’s pbe n Cam rso Rd he nr berg cP on MaGore unts E R o d c M Rd La Con 12th 10th Concessio cE E nW Con ion ess 12th onc C 11th Hoo Rd d nE sio ces 97 Con 10th Rd isle Carl Strabane Rd Sp Rd ton res g Pro cE Con 8th
4th
ad ero Sid
25
k Tr haw Mo
Macdonald-Cartier Freeway lie Les 6
e Lin 3rd
e Lin blin Du e Lin 4th
r wT evie Pin
Rd
S
Sayer’s Mills
th 10
ine nL Tow
Rd
Rd
Rd
23 Valleywood 66 27 Heart
rd Sd nd 22
Arm stro ng A ve
r eD lair isc Enn
Darbyville
Moffat
o Wildwo
rd Sd nd 22 rd Sd nd 20
9
Humber Grove
13th Line
11th Line
Schomberg Heights
Rich Hill
Cedar Mills
ad ero Sid erg ed stl Ca
d rR lke Wa
1
Halton Hills
ad ero Sid
e Lin lph Gue
th 17 rd Sd
7
e Lin 4th
Mill St
e Lin 5th
36
e Lin 5th
-6
9
10 si on es
ck
ion
c Con
ess
ass
Calf
d ill R rch Chu
-7 n6 sio ces Con
11
R
rd Sd
l tn P eM Blu
e
Lin
ine n5
th 20 34
34
d 46 ideroa S 23
n Lea Mc Rd
1
10
c Con
e
ion
n
a tori Vic d R
S
y
le ers mm Rd
iew nV rde Wo
son aw nL Gle
25
ad ero Sid 25th
e Lin 1st
s ces
Con
sio ces
Con
Rd
ad
ro ide
Dr Lk tle r Tur Ter lium Tril
Q
15
Silver 7th Creek Dr 2
Ct les Co
Guelph St
sio
ces
me Rd
Hu
Farnham
P
e Lin
Arkell
25
ad ero Sid 30th
th 28 rd Sd
n Tow
37
e Lin 2nd
Rd
Rd
O
n sio ces 3-4
th 30 drd S
Ed
kell
Con
s mo Era en
41
Tr
Eden Mills
1st
nL
Con
44
ia n
n lto /Ha Erin
Sdrd d 27th ill R eH esli L Rd hill
e Lin
Tow
e
27
c Con 2-3 In d 29
7
5
ine nL ow ls T Hil
9th
sa
Lin
N Eramosa
ad
ero
Sid
e Lin 3rd
mo
/Era
50
4th
sa
r sD ind th-w Sou
Erin
124
42
Victoria
a aug siss Mis
e Lin 6th
t lS Mil
Campbells Cross
Old
ctor A v e Pro
22
2nd Line
4 89
F
New Tecumseth
Tottenham
2nd Line
Church St
14 Line
9th Line
19 20
17
L
1
Mill St
d hR urc Ch
Queen St
Randall
7th Line
14
16
14 Line
5th Line
rd Sd en ve unsd eA H Pin
l Ln M il
Rd ills nM sto Bo 4
Caledon
d nR tio Sta
n
24 49 M
ad ero Sid
Beeton
Churchill Line
Cookstown
Allimil
Main St
Cedarville
50
line ase eB Old
Inglewood Boston Mills
10
Line
3rd
15 Line
Green Briar
Industrial Pkwy
Inni
Bethesda
15
56
49
12th Line
50
Line Line
53
Sideroad
14
Nicolston
Albert St
Line 10
d roa ide nS rso tte Pa
Creek
12
d dR afa llin Ba
e Lin 9th
n sio 6-7
ces
Ospringe
124
10
d ar R falg Tra
Con sio ces Con 5-6
Sid
10
e Lin 8th
e
nlin
ad
ero
S
Sid
9
l Hil ad wk ero Ha Sid ge an Gr Silver e Th
1
Rd iew ditv Cre
e
e
Tow
Lin
5
Lideroad 1
ad
ero
Sid
ad ero
y Wa
e ksid Roc haws RdS d ek R Cre d Blv ws hill Sha hurc nC sto Win e Lin 10th
e
Brisbane
Caledon
10
52
124
Erin
EHS
e Sid
Lin
1st
26
2nd Line
e
Lin d
a ero
3nd Line EHS
Lin
5th
7 d1
ad ero Sid nt me arp Esc
St sh Bu
Erin 15
Sideroad 5 Adjala
Sleswick
d nR Lare Mc
e
e
Lin
ero
S
Lin
2nd
Erin
ro ide
5
1 ad
Achill
7
13
Thompsonville
Sideroad 25 Adjala
Ballycroy
24
5th
12
50
Sideroad 5 Adjala
rty ne Fin
Rd a dit gL Cre rin the cke of Pu ks For 11
124
23
Sid
a
e
sa-
3rd
Lin
mo
K
d tR ac tar Ca
6th
4th
Era
22
22
Cedar Valley
Mimosa
8th
J
n sto arle Ch
Coulterville
Binkham
Hillsburgh
24
ad
ero
Sid
11
81
Loretto
6th 27
Sideroad
5th
Elmgrove
10
Victoria St
Connor
rd Sd ve Gro ech Be
ad ero Sid
1
Hockley
ad ero Sid ns ha oli Co
t yS Terr
136
Lin
ad ero
Sid
ve Gro
rd Sd
10th
26
27
Brown’s Rd
Rd
e
e nlin Tow
ech Be St ville ge an Or
I
18
Blount
rd Sd
t rS the Hea
y ghb lou Wil
Lin
Sid
24
Orton
5th Line
EHS
EHS EHS
7
d2
a ero
Glen Cross
Rosehill
St een Qu
d ek R Cre ws Sha
9th
Erin
15th Sideroad
Egbert
10th
Sideroad
Sideroad 20 Adjala
Relessey
15th Sideroad
Rae Ridge La
t oin hp Hig
Rd eld erfi Port
Caledon Lakes
ine nL Tow xa fra ara G t Eas
Craigsholme
mpsons Corners
109
t in S Ma
e Lin 18th
e Lin e Lin
a frax Gara st We
Line
Prices H Corners
Purpl Hill
136
Reading
Marsville 3
e Lin 19th
9th 5
Rd ge rria 23 Ca Old
ine AL
G
e Lin 13th
10th
d sR gu Fer leevil ng Ora
e Lin 15th
ad ero Sid
e Lin 16th
e Lin 12th
11th
th 10
e Lin 17th
d th 15 eroa Sid
ine CL
East Garafraxa
ine BL
F
5
109
1st St
Amaranth Station
Rd son Daw
d roa
10 13
Sideroad
Bar
LineHeights
7th
4th
5th
5
Sideroad 30 Adjala
20th Sideroad
Shady Glen La
Rd kley Hoc
76
7 16 12
Dunby Rd
1st Line
Cardwell
5th Sideroad
Station St
9
5
Adjala-tosorontio 8
Mono
Veterans Way
Gra
Sideroad
8
Airport Rd
3nd Line
1st Line
Camilla
2nd Line
11
Laurel Station
E
Sideroad
Stanton
Elder
entre Rd
8
10
Conc Rd 3-4 25 Conc Rd 2-3
7
2nd Lin e EHS
Hurontario St
10
10th Sideroad
Valley
h
Elba
Mono - Am aranth Tow nline
3rd Line
Crombie
1st Lin e EHS
Blind Line
4th Line
5th Line
Rd 4-5
6th Line
Bowling Green
D
Rd
6
15th Sideroad
Tarbert
ood Belw
25th Sideroad
20th Sideroad
Rd 6-7
Grand Conc
5
Earnscliffe
5th
r ve Ri
10th
Everett
5
Rosemont
Ri
Conc
4
Amaranth
C
Lutherv er
SW
Leggatt
Sdrd
Boy ne
17
18
89
Blacks Corners
Campania
Rd 8-9
Dean Rd
19
Mansfield
Whitfield
Mulmer
7th Line
8th Line
East
Conc
3
9th Line
10th Line
nd Gra
B
5th
e Lin
SW
Colbeck
15
ticello
124
30th Sideroad
Maple Grove
A
Rd 12-13
Line
d 2n
SW
e Lin
2
Keldon
Conc
10
d roa ide 0S 30
1
Jessopville
25
17
SW
Melanctho n - Proton Townline
e Lin
e Lin
8th
ad ero Sid
0 28
Rd
4th
7th
th 10 e SW Lin
8
17
Melancthon
15
Innisfil
Thornton
projects & communities IN THIS ISSUE
ad ero Sid
0 27
Mulmur
9th
Horning’s Mills
Riverview
s eer Sp cca be Re
Search online or download our
9th
7th
5th
4th
2nd
Rd
1st
English Rd
Boundary
5th
Sdrd Thorah
Cameron Sdrd
Cr
Dukelow Rd
17 Sideroad
Rd Be ac h
Ma ple
6th
Ho Port ove rR d
Fowler Rd
opper Pa G r as s h rk R d
Wil
Skelding Rd Dawson Rd
Allin Rd
Mosport Rd
Best Rd
New Park
Gibbs Rd
17
Cooney Rd
Con
Gan Jewel Rd
Vickers Rd
Gamsby Rd
Lawrence Rd
Pollard Rd
35 115
Bell-wood Dr
Arthur St
Golf Course Rd
Moffat Rd
Lockhart Rd
King St Stephenson Rd
Mill St
Riley Rd
V
Squair Rd
U
Kirby
Ochonski Rd
Bennett Rd
Waverly Rd
T
West Region North Region
42
Darlington Clarke Townline
Providence Rd
Lambs Rd
Bowmanville P
S
Central Region
Nixon Rd
O
Concession Rd 3
Main St
Queen St E
s St
4
Leskard Rd
N
Bragg Rd
Mearns St
Baseline Rd
Cole Rd
Mearns Ave
Concession St 57
Bethesda Rd
14
Acres Rd
Middle St
Presto nva le R d
M tP lea sa nt Tr ail
Holmes Point Rd Victoria S
Mapl
La ke Dr
Duclos Rd
ed Rd
St ou ffv ille
Dick Re
Concession Rd 10
Aked Rd
Clemens Rd
Green Rd
Sew ells
Lindsay St
H Corneil Rd
Woodley Rd Liberty Rd
r
Ted Graham Rd
F Hall Rd
River Rd
35 Boundary Rd
R
DOWNLOAD THE APP
P
Concession 2
Murphy Rd
Longsault Rd
K
Q
START YOUR SEARCH
A Ray Rd
Wilson Rd
Concession 5
Concession Rd 7
East Region
Ball
Concession 6
M Clarington
Rd
r app to view all builder listings
M James Rd
Nesbitt Line
Cedardale Rd Mahoods Rd
Concession 7
Lotus
L
y kw
LAKE ONTARIO
Allan Long Rd
View Lake Rd Johns Rd
I
Concession Rd 8
Concession Rd 4
Maple Grove Rd
Hancock Rd
Daw es R d
Coxwell Ave
Greenwood Ave
Woodbine Ave
n sto ng Ki
C
Yelverton
St Clair Ave E
Rd rth nfo Da
5 Concession 10
7A
Cartwright East Quarter Line
Holt Rd
Rundle Rd
Trulls Rd
Courtice Rd
401
2
Maple Grove
Concession 11
Concession 4
Taunton Rd
Salem
H
20
Lettner Rd
Solina Rd
Washington Rd 34 Bloor St
HWY
Concession 12
Concession 3
Hampton
Nash Rd
G
J
Cedar Park Rd
Vannest Rd
59
Concession Rd 6
Pebblestone Rd Tooley Rd
Townline Rd
e Murray Av
Dovehaven Rd
McLaughlin Rd
Old Scugog Rd
Ormiston Rd Langmaid Rd
Park Rd
P
East Ave Port Union Rd
ll i p
Union School Rd Wotten Rd
Enfield Rd
Townline Rd
Olive Ave
Solina
Mitchell’s Corners
62 hi
Hoyer Rd
Nestleton Rd
Cartwright West Quarter Line
Graham Rd Russell Rd
Wilson Rd
55
58 King St
Bond St Gibb St
Grandview St N
Harmony Rd
35
Adelaide Ave
22 rth St Went wo
60
Enniskillen
Concession Rd 7
Conlin Rd
54
Mountjoy Rd
Concession Rd 10
3
Sand Bar Rd
Ogemah Rd
Washburn Island Rd
Rd
Harmony Rd N
Ritson Rd
Stevenson Rd
Hopkins St
Halls Rd
Pickering Beach Rd
Shoal Pt Rd
Westney Rd
Harwood Ave
Squire Beach Rd
Sandy Beach Rd
Henry St
Burns St
Grandview St N
Simcoe St 53
Valentia Rd
Eldon Rd
Beacroft Rd
Mississaugas Trail
He ad Sandy Rd
Ritson Rd
Stevenson Rd N 52
Dundas St
Barry Moore Rd
Bush Rd
White Rock Rd
Fingerboard Rd
Sim coe St
Till Sdrd
Thickson Rd
Anderson St
Cochrane St
Brock St
36
4
57
Byers Rd
57
Janetville
Fallis Rd
Cadmus
McKee Rd
Concession Rd 9
34
Nestleton
Devitts Rd
3
Oshawa
28 Ma nn in g Rd
Boundary Rd
33 2
Bradburn Rd
Burketon
Winchester Rd
16
3rd Concession
Barry’s Rd
Station Rd
Old Simcoe Rd
Thornton Rd
Columbus
Whitby Garden St
Salem Rd
Victoria St
12
Taylor’s Rd
Sideroad 18
Sideroad 18A
Stevenson Rd N
Duffs Rd
Columbus Rd
Mariposa/Ops Bdry
Eldon Rd
Ridge Rd
Diamond Sideroad
Country La
McQuay Blvd
Halls Rd
Ravenscroft Rd
3143
41
44
Cedarbrook Tr
Lyndebrook Rd
Eden Rd
Sideroad 18A
Spadina Sdrd
Grey Sideroad
Bryant Sdrd Cochrane St
Coronation Rd
Halls Rd N
Salem Rd
Westney Rd
Ajax
Ashburn Rd
Country La
Kinsale Rd
Greenwood Rd
Taunton Rd
Howden Rd
26
19
Raglan Rd
Raglan
7 12
3
32
Shirley Rd Coates Rd
Myrtle
Brooklin
Rossland Rd
24
Heron Rd
Sideline 2
Myrtle Rd
Ashburn
5th Concession Rd
31
Scugog Line 3
t Rd
Malcolm Rd
Edgerton Rd
Church St
2
Scugog Line 2
Brawley Rd
Greenwood
oin
Scugog
Scugog Line 4
B
F Concession 14
Proutt Rd
Reach St
Chalk Lake Rd
Dagmar Rd
Sideline 4
Paddock Rd
31
2
Bayly St
57
Beacock Rd
Rd st Ma
Lakeridge Rd
Balsam Rd
Sideline 5
Sideline 12
Riverside Dr
Church St
Liverpool Rd
eE Av
38 West Hill
Valley Farm Rd
38
ton gs Kin
Balsam
HWY
Rd
Pine Pt Rd
Ma Brown’s Rd
Jobb Rd
High P
Mount Zion
70 Brock Rd
Whites Rd
Dixie Rd
Rosebank Rd
Altona Rd
Finch Ave
Westney Rd
Sideline 14 Sideline 22
Sideline 22
Concession Rd 3
Sheppard Ave
Lawrence Ave E
Sideline 14
Sideline 22
Sideline 24
44
Blackwater Rd
8th Conc Rd
Brock Rd Sideline 16
Sideline 20
Sideline 24
North Rd
7
rd pa ep Sh
Morningside Ave
Guildwoo d P
4th Conc Rd
27
il Tra
Scarborough 42
83
Whitevale
Plug Hat Rd
Meadowvale Rd
Neilso n R d
Milner Ave
Glen Major
Pickering
407
Beare Rd
Sewells Rd Old Finch Ave Rd
Military
Dr
Bellamy Rd
Eglinton Ave E
Brim o rt on
Scarborough Golf Club Rd
Victoria Park Ave
Midland Ave
Birchmount Rd
th
Pharmacy Ave
Brimley Rd
Ellesmere Rd
rD no
Sideline 28
Box Grove
Tapscott Rd
Middlefield Rd Nugget Ave
71
Steeles Ave E
E Ave evin McL
401
Don Vally Pkwy
Don Mills Rd
O’Co n
7
11th Line
ark Dr
Leslie St
H
ingwood Dr unt
Sheppard Ave
Mortimer Ave
Sideline 34
15
Markham Rd
14th Ave
71
Denison St
d Ave
ver
wy
9th Line
Main St
Woodbine Ave
Leslie St
n Rd Alde
Agincourt
inton Ave W
7th Concession Rd
Whitevale Rd
McNicoll Ave
3lea Blvd
ns P k
17 16 Locust Hill 55
7
404
d
u se
Markham-Pickering Townline
Co
Passmore Ave
er Ave
Reesor Rd
d
HWY
Sideline 32
10th Line 17th Ave
Markham
Unionville
Esna P
hill
wdale
Major Mackenzie Dr
25
73
12
John St
69
al
16th Ave
67
Houston Rd
1
8th Concession Rd
Rd
3
Rainbow Ridge Rd
Mabels Rd
L AKE SCUGOG
Scugog Line 6
Ried Rd
Pine Rd
Claremont
Demara Rd
nd Isla
Epsom
Cottage Rd
7 Mile Chandler Dr Island Rd
Whitfield Rd
Scugog Line 8
Uxbridge Pickering Townline
5
Elgin Mills Rd
47
E
28
7
Harper Rd
Scugog Line 9
HWY
. La ier oz Cr
7
Cross Creek Rd
Pogue Rd
Clements Rd
Scugog Line 9
D
Ramsey Rd
Lind 17
Kent St
4
Cricket Hollow Rd
16
Hood Dr
C
Ranch Rd
Seagrave
8 Ward Rd
21
Webb Rd
Altona
Dicksons Hill
48
D on
Warden Ave
ond Hill
65 Kennedy Rd
Victoria Square
41 49
McCowan Rd
919th Ave
29
Stouffville 12
Main St
Algonquin Rd
4
Long Rd
Little Britain Rd
Little Britain Rd
Zion Rd
Fenelon Bdry
Dewdrop Rd
Cresswell Rd
Salem Rd
Utica
Allbright Rd
Sideline 26
Markham Rd
Stouffville Rd
14
Jefferson
Glasgow
Marsh Hill Rd
St
Brookdale Rd
7th Conc Rd
R
Yonge St
Bethesda Rd
Bethesda
eroad St 10
Secord Rd
Kawartha Lakes
Cookston Rd
B
Taylor Corners
Farmstead Rd
Royal Oak Rd
Scugog Line 12
Cragg Rd
Medd Rd
47
Whitchurch-stouffville
Sunset Beach Rd
Sideroad 17 Sideroad 17
O’Beirn Rd
43Reach
7 12
Marsh Hill
Scugog Line 12
40 34
Sideroad 17A
Shier Rd
47
Goodwood Rd
HWY
Wetheral Sdrd
Brock Rd
Saintfield 8th Conc Rd
HWY
Uxbridge
Prouse Rd
Farmstead Rd
7th Concession
Little Britain Rd
6
Blue Mountain Rd
Canton Rd 8
Wagg Rd
Hillsdale Dr
86Aurora
7
Brock-Scugog Townline Rd
1
6th Conc Rd
d
Sideroad 17
Lake Ridge Rd
6th Concession Rd
Vandorf Rd
Lloyd Sdrd
P e ff e r l a w
Weir’s Sideroad
5th Concession Rd
Jesse Thomson Rd
4th Conc Rd
Aurora Rd Lak es
GrahamRd 6
Oakwood
7A
Cambray 18
Manilla
Pinedale
Scugog Line 14
A
Skyline Rd
9th Concession
2nd Concession
Victoria Corners
9
Quaker Rd
13
Victoria Corners Rd
Goos
33 The Glen Rd 34
Peniel Rd
6th Concession
Foster Dr
Ball Rd
Roseville Siloam 3nd Concession Rd
8
13
21
Cameron 9
Rd
46
10th Concession
Sunderland
9
Black School Rd
11th Concession
Islay
Rd
Valley
32 12
8th Concession
4th Concession
23
Ballantrae 15
11
31
5th Concession
Uxbridge
St Johns Rd
Wesley Cors
Zephyr Rd
13
Feasby Rd
e hor
rson Dr
Bow St
St John’s Rd
Vallentyne
Linden
6
Grasshill
Woodville
Cannington
9th Concession
King St
2
Concession
Derryville 12
Woodville
St
King
30
Brock
Vrommanton
23
46
2
Weirs Rd
Sandford
Sandford Rd
2nd Concession Rd
72
Woodbine Ave
48 57
Bayview Ave
llington St
14
26
Udora
14th
29
Hartley
Lorneville
10
Leaskdale Rd
Ashworth Rd
69
Cherry St Faulkner Ave
Bogarttown
39
82
Fowlers Rd
5th Concession Rd
1
St John’s Sideroad
Zephyr
t
Davis Dr
Cedar Valley
Vivian Rd
74
Brewster Rd 39
York-Durham Line
Mulock Dr
Ravenshoe Rd
4th Concession Rd
Davis Dr
Newmarket
Stoney Batter Rd
West Franklin
Bales Dr
68
Cedarbrae
Foot Dafoe St St
St
19
Prout Rd
Herald Rd
28 13th Concession
Wilfrid
10th Concession
Kennedy Rd
9th Concess ion
Rd Franklin
54
Green Lane
27
Rd
Q u a r ter
Lorneville
Brock-Thorah Townline East
Concession
21
Old Shiloh Rd
3rd Concession Rd
Mount Albert Rd
13
12
ain M
Park Rd
Rd
Centre St
ng ndi La
65
Georgina
Hollingers Rd
Doane Rd
Farr Ave
13
38
s Sideroad
2nd Concession Rd
46 East Gwillimbury
14th
Cedarbrook Dr Rd
Old Homestead Rd
Smith Blvd
Meyers Rd
Orchard Ct
77
Hornes Rd
Bridle Path
51
H
48
26 Morning Glory Rd
Dr
g Irvi n
Concession Rd 3 Thorah
Concession Rd 2 Thorah
48
81
Leitch Rd
Cole Rd
Queensville Sideroad
79
BrockThorah Twnl W
Thorah Beach Port
Point
25
18
Brown Hill
Holborn Rd
Queensville
24
Frog St
Boag Rd
Maple Hill
8
Doane Rd
45
51
Ravenshoe
Island View
Rd
Audubon Way
Miles Rd Blake Ave
Leslie St
Sand Rd lla nd
Rd
River
Maple Beach
Duclos Point
Rd
Virginia
Latimer Rd
3
2nd Concess ion
77
ing ter Ca
Boag Rd
Holborn Rd
38
32
Briars Pk
Sutton
View Dr
Holland Marsh
10th Line
Rd st re nc ve Ra
Carley Rd
The Queen sway
est ry
Ravenshoe Rd
Morning Sdrd
Lasher La Valley
Pollock Rd
Glenwood Ave
Line 12
Cryderma n’s Rd
Morton Ave
COOK’S BAY
Line 13
1 Ho
23
Mile Lane
Park Rd
22
Count ry Bethel Side Rd
Baldwin Rd
Fennell
Sdrd
21
Black 80 Hi
Rd 9 ing
Church St
Gilford Rd
ou se Rd
Base Line Rd
Lockie Sd Rd
Old Homestead Rd
Rd
e dge
St gh
20
Jacksons Point
3 8A
Boyers Sideroad
Rd Dalton Rd
Deer Park Rd
Willow Beach
h ore
S
19
Island Grove
Metro Rd
Rd
DeGrassi Point
The Que ensw ay
Line
20th Sideroad
3
Roches Point
Harbour St Pine Ave
l
18
e Lak 78
t tS ar Ew
39
Killarney Beach Rd
Lake
Dr
Civic Cen tre
d eR
Belle Aire Beach Rd
3rd
23
Nantyr Park
Line
Virginia Blvd
Line
20th Side road
6th
Old
7th
isfil
Cate r
Nantyr
John’s Rd
rclay
Lake
COMING SOON UPSCALE LIVING IN A DESIRABLE ETOBICOKE ADDRESS
CHOOSE FROM A VARIETY OF EXCEPTIONAL SEMIS & DETACHED DESIGNS Mattamy’s Alderidge is beautifully positioned to offer you the best of city living. With convenient access to Highway 427 and the QEW, you’re also moments away from amazing city shopping, easy transit access, plus parks and recreation. Discover Mattamy’s thoughtful designs in upscale stucco and stone – all within an established family-friendly neighbourhood.
Kingsway Semi Albright Contemporary · 2,887 Sq.Ft.
30' Detached Roseland English Manor · 3,642 Sq.Ft.
Register today at MATTAMYHOMES.COM
40' Detached Robindale French Chateau · 3,971 Sq.Ft.
All illustrations are artist’s concept. All dimensions are approximate. Prices, specifications, terms and conditions subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.