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community focus features 24 West Brampton
Aug 22 - Sept 5, 2015 Volume 23 Issue 15
Fieldgate Homes
WELCOME TO A PLACE CALLED
HOME YOUR 5 STAR HOME BUILDER
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
CREATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
10 TIPS FOR CREATING THE PERFECT GUEST ROOM
HOME SALES CONTINUE STRONG PERFORMANCE
ON THE COVER
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STARLANE HOMES
Proudly presents three 5-star communities across the GTA
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Grand opening of designerdecorated furnished homes at Valleylands
36 Toronto
Madison Homes
Urban living at Briar Hill City Towns on Dufferin Street
40 Upper Thornhill
regular and special features IN EVERY ISSUE
4 Editor’s Note 10 Contributors 102 Ad Index COLUMNISTS
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Andrin Homes
Claridge Gate opens its doors in Upper Thornhill
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BILD Report
Creative solutions for environmental protection by Bryan Tuckey
Fundamentally Speaking How might foreign economic woes affect Canadian real estate? by Wayne Karl
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Taxing Issues
First-time buyers – buy when you’re ready and able by Henry Choo Chong
Designer Secrets
10 tips for creating a guest room in your new space by Jane Lockhart
Legally Speaking
Title insurance: What it is, and why you need it by Jayson Schwarz
Mortgage Advice
What first-time homebuyers need to know before getting a mortgage by Alyssa Richard
Money Matters
Owning versus renting
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by Gail Vaz-Oxlade
HOMEBUYERS’ HELP
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Resource Section
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GTA Hot Sheet
Mortgage Calculator and Rate Table Two pages of new openings, new releases and preview registrations
IN THE NEWS
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Great Gulf
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Home Sales
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donates $200,000 to Wellspring Chinguacousy Canadian home sales edge lower but still strong in July
Fieldgate Urban
introduces modern urban living in the heart of North York
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Interest Rates
Two-thirds of Canadians fear an interest rate hike
Kylemore Communities
Angus Glen community barbecue celebrates 18 years
LIV Communities
Breaks ground at Casablanca community in Brampton
Great Gulf
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New-home experience Make wise choices and enjoy the process
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Yellow Pages NextHome Susan.Legge@ypnexthome.ca Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge Like us on Facebook. Search: New Home Guide
hen only a new home will do, those in the market will be pleasantly surprised by the exceptional value and attention to detail a new home offers. When you buy new, you don’t inherit somebody else’s worn carpeting, personal taste in kitchen appliances or paint colour preferences. You get a fresh, clean space that’s waiting for your personal imprint. If you’ve always fantasized about buying a brand new home, here are a few tips that can help you make the process a pleasant one: » Shop the mortgage market to see what you can afford before you start your hunt; » Obtain a lawyer who is willing to review your offer and close the deal; » Don’t be persuaded by high pressure sales tactics while you’re out shopping;
» Determine which options and upgrades you want as part of your offer and ensure your lender will finance what’s required, if needed; » To save money, consider which upgrades you could purchase and install yourself after the sale closes. Some upgrades such as rough-ins and wiring inside the walls are easier to do before construction. Factors such as the cost of the home, neighbourhood, lot size and special features play a big role in your final decision. Determining which features your new house absolutely must have, and which features you could live without, should be among your first steps in the homebuying process. We hope you enjoy this issue of New Home Guide. Let us know what you think! We’d love to hear from you.
Take note, Toronto homebuyers CMHC’s recent assessment should only focus homebuying intentions, not discourage them
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WAYNE KARL
EDITOR Yellow Pages NextHome Wayne.Karl@ypnexthome.ca Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl Like us on Facebook. Search: New Home Guide
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hat a difference a few months makes. In April, Toronto’s housing market received a “moderate risk” assessment from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. Now, Canada’s largest market has joined Winnipeg and Regina as those that warrant a “high risk” rating. Why? A combination of price acceleration and overvaluation, caused by the fact that price growth is exceeding gains in personal disposable income. This gives rise to modest risk of overvaluation, CMHC says. No doubt, for some Torontonians, the words “high risk” will send them into a panic. Indeed, within minutes of CMHC’s report in mid-August, some realtors were tweeting that “some owners should sell. Don’t get caught.” Such irresponsible opportunism aside, CMHC’s message does not mean the Toronto housing market is about to collapse. As Canada’s national housing
agency, part of its mandate is to identify problematic conditions, so as to give all parties – homeowners, buyers, sellers, mortgage lenders and even those who stand to gain from such transactions – the information they need to make well-informed decisions. “The Toronto housing market is really a dichotomy of housing markets,” CMHC says. “While there is rapid price acceleration in the lowrise market, new home inventories have remained low since 2010. The reverse is true for the highrise segment, where price growth has slowed while inventory levels have increased since 2010.” Translation? New lowrise homes in Toronto are, and likely will remain, very highly desired because of supply and demand. There are still plenty of wise homebuying choices, provided you do your research, buy within your budget and live within your means.
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Vaughan Valley Estates Vaughan Final opportunity from 1.4 million
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contributors NEW HOME GUIDE
PRESIDENT, YELLOW PAGES NEXTHOME
Jacqueline Hill
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT
Susan Legge
DIRECTOR OF SALES, NATIONAL
Moe Lalani SALES MANAGER NEW HOME GUIDE GTA, NEW CONDO GUIDE, HOME DECOR & RENOVATIONS
Conni Robinson
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER, NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO, LIFESTYLE COMMUNITIES
Susan Maxwell ART DIRECTOR
Tammy Leung EDITOR
Wayne Karl BILD REPORT
MORTGAGE ADVICE
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)
is the Founder and CEO of ratehub.ca, a mortgage rate comparison site that aims to empower Canadians to make smart financial decisions.
BRYAN TUCKEY
ALYSSA RICHARD
LEGALLY SPEAKING
JAYSON SCHWARZ
Schwarz Law Barristers and Solicitors
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
CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
Sara Duck (on leave) Elisa Krovblit, Lydia McNutt SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Nina Downs nina.downs@ypnexthome.ca SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Dionne Fraser dionne.fraser@ypnexthome.ca SALES & MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR
Antoinette Jackson
DISTRIBUTION & SALES CO-ORDINATOR
Sarah Khan
NATIONAL CIRCULATION MANAGER
John Jenkins
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Bala Gnanapandithan PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR
Sandra Hanak-Vujnovic GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
Viosa Barileva, Miguel Cea, Mike Terentiev
Published by
TAXING ISSUES
DESIGN SECRETS
Henry Choo Chong is a certified general accountant. Henry sits on many committees and provides accounting and tax advice to individuals and businesses in the GTA. Send your tax questions via email to Taxing Issues at: choochonghcga@ yahoo.ca
is Founder and Principal Designer of Jane Lockhart Interior Design in Toronto. She can be reached at 416.762.2493. janelockhart.com
HENRY CHOO CHONG, CGA
JANE LOCKHART
MONEY MATTERS
GAIL VAZ-OXLADE
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//BILD REPORT
Creative solutions for environmental protection » by BRYAN TUCKEY
BRYAN TUCKEY
is President and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) and is a land-use planner who has worked for municipal, regional and provincial governments. Follow him on Twitter (twitter. com/bildgta), Facebook (facebook.com/bildgta) and BILD’s official online blog (bildblogs.ca).
This fall, 185 families will be moving into one of the most environmentally sustainable communities in the GTA. Located in the Town of Newmarket, the water-conscious and energy-saving community is called The Vales of Glenway and it is raising the bar for innovation and overall environmental performance and sustainability for new homes. BILD members Bazil Developments Inc. and Mosaik Homes are transforming what was a 30-acre farm into a community featuring innovative technology and building techniques that have received nods from local, regional and conservation authority officials. Bazil principal Paul Bailey says they didn’t set out to be an example, but rose to the challenge presented by
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town officials as part of a pilot project aimed at speeding up approvals for low impact development. The project team included staff from the Town, York Region, Lake Simcoe and Toronto Region Conservation Authorities and everyone worked together to come up with innovative solutions to conserve energy and water inside and outside the homes and throughout the overall development. It wasn’t always easy, Bailey says, but they overcame a number of obstacles and learned a lot. The project has since been recognized by the Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority as a model of environmental sustainability. For indoor water and energy conservation every Vales of Glenway home is designed to exceed Ontario Building Code requirements by at least 25 per cent. The homes will be outfitted with newly-designed low-flow toilets, Energy Star appliances, water-saving whole-home furnace-mount humidifiers, programmable thermostats, additional insulation and more. The team also undertook a seed and sod study on the site to determine the best way to use soil and plants to help conserve water and participated in Enbridge’s Savings by Design program, a green building initiative that helps builders design and construct homes that will help homeowners save on energy costs. The team is also working to reduce the phosphorus that is going into Lake Simcoe by more than required by provincial regulation. Two fascinating strategies used to accomplish this are bioswales and rain gardens, which will look like nice landscaping but functionally will be doing amazing things to capture roof rain runoff and eliminate the need for storm sewers. When the community at the corner of Bathurst Street and Davis Drive is complete, it will be the first of its kind within the Lake Simcoe watershed to use these water and energy conservation measures, according to the Conservation Authority. For the innovation and incorporation of green infrastructure, the Conservation Authority presented Paul with a Conservation Award of Merit in 2013 for his leadership. Across the GTA BILD members and community builders like Bazil, Mozaik and many others take the environment into account every day when making planning, design and construction decisions. The industry is meeting strict regulations, like the Building Code and others, and many exceed them. For those who are pushing to have their teams to do things differently than they have in the past, they know that new homebuyers will reap the benefits and as a greater region, we all will too.
first. Coming Soon. Bold. Brilliant. Briar Hill at Dufferin. Starting from the mid $300’s
An enclave of one and two-storey urban towns in a wellestablished, family friendly community. Stroll along tree-lined walkways to the city park next door and enjoy the many convenient amenities this mid-town neighbourhood has to offer.
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Like the lifestyle. Love the price. Join the many families who are discovering On The Ridge, an inspired community of beautiful family homes with hard-to-find big backyards. Site servicing and roads are underway and construction is starting soon. Visit Stoney Creek and see why On The Ridge is the best investment your family can make!
Established amenities • Active lifestyle facilities • The Escarpment setting Act now for pre-construction pricing! Semis from the mid $300’s 35’ & 40’ Detached from the high $400’s
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How might foreign economic woes affect Canadian real estate? » by WAYNE KARL
WAYNE KARL
is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and business. In Fundamentally Speaking, Wayne explores the basics – such as economic fundamentals – you need to examine when buying property. He can be reached at wayne.karl@ypnexthome.ca or follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl
The recent collapse of the Chinese stock market and subsequent economic woes may seem like a world away, but the effects are being felt globally – including here in Canada. What might it all mean for the Canadian housing market? It’s early days yet, and the assumption is that ongoing woes in China will hurt us. True, a troubled Chinese economy hurts Canadian shipments to that increasingly important export market, particularly from BC and Alberta. But when it comes to Canadian housing, there may actually be a benefit. It’s well known that Canada is a popular destination for Chinese real estate investors, and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) has said the number of foreign investors in Canada may be higher than documented – meaning there is continued strong interest in the Canadian housing market. “We know it is common for foreign nationals to invest in Canadian real estate,” Alyssa Richard, founder and CEO of ratehub.ca told New Home Guide. “Because Canada’s market is more stable than China’s, it has become common in large cities, especially Vancouver, for Chinese nationals to invest.” The economic downturn in China could affect Canadian real estate in a few ways, Richard says. “Because investment in China is uncertain at best, sometimes yielding only losses, Chinese investment in Canadian real estate could increase. “If these Chinese investments in Canada are short-term, however, that could cause significant corrections if there is a collective divestment in the future when the Chinese economy turns around.” It is also possible, Richard says, that Chinese investment in the Canadian housing market will not see much change. “Chinese investors will not likely withdraw investments here right away, as there’s no real alternative back home to supplant their assets. Many investors will also be hurting back in China, not allowing them to further invest overseas. With no funds
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for new investments, the Canadian market could stay relatively level.” CMHC Deputy Chief Economist Jeff rey Harris told New Home Guide that it is “difficult to determine the effect foreign buyers may be having on the price of housing, as the available information on foreign buyers is largely anecdotal. Immigrant demand for housing should not be confused with sales to foreign residents.” CMHC’s October 2014 Rental Market Survey included questions on foreign ownership of Canadian condominiums. Specifically, property managers were asked to provide information on the total condominium apartment units owned by people whose permanent residence is outside of Canada. “Foreign condominium investors represent just 1.7 per cent of owners across the eleven centres surveyed,” Harris says. “The CMAs with the highest percentage of foreign investment in condominiums are Toronto at 2.4 per cent, Vancouver at 2.3 per cent and Montreal at 1.5 per cent.” The CMAs with the smallest percentage of foreign investment in condominiums are Edmonton, Regina and Winnipeg, all at 0.1 per cent, followed by Calgary at 0.2 per cent and Saskatoon at 0.3 per cent. In theory, this could mean these markets are less exposed to risks associated with any divestment by foreign owners.
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Great Gulf presents Wellspring Chinguacousy with a $200,000 donation to support people living with cancer
From left to right: Mayor Jeffrey; Christopher Wein, President, Great Gulf; Christina Smith, Chief Executive Officer; Regional Councillor Gael Miles GTA home builder Great Gulf recently presented Wellspring Chinguacousy with $200,000 to support people living with cancer in Brampton and the surrounding communities. Attending the presentation at Wellspring Chinguacousy was Mayor Linda Jeffrey, Regional Councillor Gael Miles, Christina Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation and Christopher Wein, President, Great Gulf.
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“We are so thankful for the corporate support we receive from companies like Great Gulf,” says Smith. “With no core government funding, Wellspring Chinguacousy relies on donations from the generous Brampton community to continue to provide cancer support programs and services to people living with cancer and their loved ones, free of charge. Last year, Wellspring Chinguacousy had 6,721 program visits, and since opening its doors in 2008, it has provided support to over 3,400 people living with cancer.” “Great Gulf has been building master-planned communities for four decades in Canada and the U.S. With a deep commitment to corporate social responsibility, we stay connected to the communities we build by participating in local initiatives,” says Wein. “We are proud to be involved in Wellspring Chinguacousy, knowing that this communitybased support centre plays a significant role in providing important programs to improve the physical and psychological well-being of those and their families touched by cancer.”
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hen driving along Chinguacousy Road in southwest Brampton, one gets the feeling that they’re in the midst of a very special community. It’s a place where the valleys of the Credit River offer a breathtaking outdoor playground of lush green parkland. It’s in the heart of this exquisite neighbourhood that Fieldgate Homes has created one of Brampton’s finest family communities, Valleylands of the Credit River. A new collection of 41- and 50-ft. furnished homes have just been released, and they are for sale! They are located near Queen Street West and Chinguacousy Road in west Brampton. Also, there are other inventory homes with closings available in as little as 90 days, and 45-ft. singles available at Valleylands. For those looking to move in soon, Valleylands’ current inventory homes run from 2,010 to 2,944 sq. ft. and start from the mid $600’s. It’s never been easier to come home to Valleylands!
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The York offers a spectacular front elevation featuring large windows and a covered porch. Inside, the stylish foyer opens on to a large openconcept living and dining room with coffered ceiling. York 3,276-sq.-ft. Elevation A/3,310-sq.-ft. Elevation B with five-bedroom option
One of the finest offerings from Valleyland’s is the 45-ft., 3,310-sq.-ft., double-car garage, four-bedroom York Elevation B. The York offers a spectacular front elevation featuring large windows and a covered porch. Inside, the stylish foyer opens on to a large open-concept living and dining room with coffered ceiling. Just down the hall is the stunning gourmet kitchen, complete with breakfast bar, servery, walk-in pantry and sliding patio doors. Adjoining the kitchen is a generously sized family room with gas fireplace. On the opposite side of the family room is a charming library with optional French doors opening to the backyard. The second floor features a master suite complete with a spacious walk-in closet and spa-like ensuite featuring his and hers sinks, oval tub and separate shower. Home purchasers also have the option of including a private master retreat with optional gas fireplace 26 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | AUG 22 - SEP 5, 2015
in the master suite, or having the convenience of a den that opens to the main hallway. At the top of the stairs, home purchasers will be pleased to find an upstairs laundry room. Bedrooms two and three share access to an ensuite and bedroom four has access to its own private ensuite. Priced from the upper $700’s, this luxurious model is a triumph of elegance and sophistication. For most families, school is a top priority, so it’s nice to know that Valleylands is ideally situated to take advantage of many of Brampton’s wonderful educational facilities. A new elementary school is now under construction right in the Valleylands community that’s projected to be ready for the September 2015 school year, and Queen Street elementary school and Sir William Gage middle school are just a short walk north of the community. There are also a number of public and Catholic primary and secondary schools within a short distance. In addition to excellent proximity to schools, Valleylands is also in a great location to take advantage of a whole host of other lifestyle amenities. The Heartland Town Centre is only five minutes away, offering major retailers such as Best Buy, Home Depot and Costco. Nearby Erin Mills Town Centre, Trinity Common Mall and Bramalea City Centre also offer wonderful selections of shops and restaurants. For those in search of live entertainment, there’s the Rose Theatre, offering a year-round calendar of musical and theatrical performances. Golfing enthusiasts will be impressed with the great selection of golf courses within a short driving distance, and the commute to Toronto is a breeze with Hwys. 401 and 407 just minutes away. For more information, call 905.457.0445 or visit fieldgatehomes.com
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//IN THE NEWS
Canadian home sales edge lower but still strong in July Canadian home sales activity edged slightly lower on a month-over-month basis in July 2015, according to new statistics from The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). The number of home sales processed through the MLS systems of Canadian real estate boards and associations declined by 0.4 per cent in July 2015, compared to June. While this marks the second consecutive monthly decline, sales activity in May, June and July reached their highest monthly levels in more than five years. July sales were down from the previous month in about half of all local markets, led by declines in HamiltonBurlington and in the Durham Region of the Greater Toronto Area. The monthly decline in sales for these two markets represents a pullback from record levels in June and likely reflects an insufficient supply of listings. By contrast, sales in Newfoundland and Labrador were up most on a month-over-month basis, marking a rebound from a quiet month of June for the province. “National sales activity remains solid, fuelled by strength in British Columbia and the Greater Toronto Area, where listings are in short supply or trending that way,” says CREA President Pauline Aunger. “That said, markets elsewhere across Canada are largely well balanced and in some cases have an ample supply of listings.” “It’s fair to say that the strength of national sales is still a story about two cities, but it’s equally about how trends there are spreading out in their respective provinces,” says Gregory Klump, CREA’s chief economist. “Trends in British Columbia and Ontario have a big influence on the national figures, since they account for about 60 per cent of national housing activity. As a result, the national picture reflects how demand is running high for the short supply of single-family homes in and around the GTA while the balance between supply and demand is tightening in BC’s Lower Mainland. These remain
Year-over-year price growth picked up in July for all benchmark home types tracked by the MLS Home Price Index. 28 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | AUG 22 - SEP 5, 2015
the only places in Canada where home prices are growing strongly.” Calgary continued to post the largest year-over-year declines in sales compared to last year’s record levels, though activity there is still running roughly in line with five- and 10-year averages for sales during the month of July. Year-over-year price growth picked up in July for all benchmark home types tracked by the MLS Home Price Index. Two-storey single-family homes continued to post the biggest year-overyear price gains (8.2 per cent), with comparatively more modest increases for one-storey single family homes (4.9 per cent), townhouse/row units (4.5 per cent) and condo units (2.9 per cent). Greater Vancouver (11.2 per cent) and the GTA (9.4 per cent) continue to post the largest year-over-year price increases. Price gains in Calgary continued to slow, with a year-over-year increase of just 0.14 per cent in July – the smallest gain in nearly four years. Home prices were up from July 2014 levels by just under two per cent in Greater Montreal and by just under one per cent in Ottawa. Prices fell by about 3.5 per cent in Regina and by about 1.5 per cent in Greater Moncton. The national average home price continues to be upwardly distorted by sales activity in Vancouver and Toronto, which are among Canada’s most active and expensive housing markets. If these two markets are excluded from calculations, the average is a more modest $341,438 and the year-over-year gain is reduced to 4.1 per cent.
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This year, my wife and I would like to get into our first home. We have saved almost $80,000 for a down payment. This was three years of eating at home, once per week dine out and no vacations. Movies and pub nights were out, with the odd exception. Although the real estate market has changed, homes are pricier than three years ago. Is this the right time to buy? Or should we wait it out?
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The Canadian real estate landscape, though it has experienced challenges in some areas and housing types, is proving resilient. Experts do not foresee a U.S. style crash, but a decline in sales with moderate price increases is likely for some areas. Quick flips and fast returns may be a thing of the past. First-time homebuyers should not try to time the market, but buy when you are ready and able. Leave market timing to the experts, if such a thing is possible. A home used as your primary residence is a great investment. From a financial and tax perspective, there are at least three good reasons. In Canada, the sale of a family home is tax-free. A home that is a principal residence that is subsequently sold at a higher price than initially purchased, will be exempt from income taxes. That’s right, Stephen Harper will not share in your good fortune. Secondly, pay yourself first, not a landlord. For many, mortgage payments are a way of “forced savings.” It makes more economic sense to fatten your pocket than a landlord. Thirdly, you can decorate and enjoy the home as you please. No money saved, but gratifying to the soul.
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However, before venturing out into the land of homeownership, it would be prudent to do some homework. There were recent changes introduced by the federal finance ministry that affect mortgages and the housing industry: ›› Buy what you can afford Many times, the heart is bigger than the pocketbook. Know what price range is comfortable and try not to deviate. ›› Get the best interest rate and terms Shop around for the best rate and terms. Financial institutions want your business more than you need them. A half point rate differential can cost you thousands. So can a mortgage that is closed or not portable ›› Big down payment Put down as much as possible to avoid a high-ratio mortgage. Be aware of some recent changes to mortgage rules, such as: • Purchasers requires mortgage insurance (CMHC) for less than 20 per cent down payment • Amortization period – reduced from 30 to 25 years. Could add several hundred dollars to monthly payments • Gross Debt Service Ratio (GDS) 39 per cent. Banks use this to determine what you can afford based on gross income to housing costs. Check if you are on-side. ›› First-time homebuyers Should make sure monthly mortgage payments are manageable and will continue to be so even if interest rates rise as early as next year and payments increase ›› Closing costs Set aside an additional two to three per cent of purchase price of the house for closing such as, Land Transfer Tax, legal costs and unwelcome surprises. You do not want get caught short several thousand dollars on closing day in order to complete the deal. Speak to a real estate lawyer and he or she will give you some ideas ›› HST, Land Transfer Tax Under certain circumstances, first-time homebuyers can qualify for Toronto Land Transfer Tax and HST rebates. Remember, you pay 13 per cent HST on new homes, not resales. If you’re buying a new home, check if HST is included in price quoted. What happens to the HST rebate? Who gets it? ›› Home Buyers Plan (HBP) Use your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) as part of the down payment. An individual and their spouse, provided they qualify, may withdraw up to $25,000 each, tax-free, from their RRSPs. You then have 15 years to repay the amounts to your RRSP, starting after the second year of your withdrawal.
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location. These quality homes are available up to 2,644 sq. ft., with prices starting from $589,900. Oakville is filled with plenty of dining options, championship golf courses and breathtaking landscapes. To optimize convenience, this community has been strategically placed near highways, connecting residents with the rest of the GTA. Starlane always selects brilliant locations, which is evident in another one of its current communities, Lotus Pointe in Caledon. Located near Hwy. 10 and Old School Road, Lotus Pointe showcases impeccably designed, single-detached homes on 38-ft. lots. Starting from $635,900, homebuyers have a wide selection of models ranging up to 2,977 sq. ft. Situated near valleylands, nature is part of the community in Lotus Pointe. Close to Hwy. 410, Starlane strategically selected this location to ensure that convenience did not have to be sacrificed for a peaceful and serene neighbourhood.
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Starlane has been recognized and awarded by renowned industry organizations, including the Ontario Home Builders’ Association and Residential Construction Council of Ontario, among others. The company has been honoured with the Certified Master Builder designation on the basis of excellence in construction and customer service, as well as exceeding the guidelines of the Ontario Building Code. Over the years, Starlane Home Corp. has developed a strong reputation that continues to grow with each new community released. It’s no surprise that the company repeatedly creating success stories with neighbourhoods such as Woodland Trails, Lotus Pointe and Vales of the Humber. For a new five-star home in the GTA, look no further than Starlane. For more information, visit starlanehomes.com
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et along Briar Hill Avenue where it meets Dufferin Street, nestled behind the city park, Madison Homes’ newest collection of urban towns will bring a bold and fresh vibe to this established, family-friendly, midtown neighbourhood. Amidst tree-lined walkways and landscaped courtyards, the contemporary aesthetic of the six, four-storey buildings with modern accents and sophisticated brick and stucco exteriors will surely captivate and win the hearts of many. With attractive pricing, underground parking and a versatile party room with adjacent outdoor patio areas, it’s no wonder that anticipation for Briar Hill City Towns is growing strong. 36 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | AUG 22 - SEP 5, 2015
This unique enclave of urban towns will offer a variety of great floorplans with functional layouts to suit a range of lifestyle choices. The interior courtyard one-storey plan, akin to a bungalow layout, provides a continuous flow-through from living, kitchen and dining areas to the bedrooms and den and features direct access to a private outdoor patio. The two-storey townhome offers dynamic living spaces with kitchen, dining and living areas on the main level, bedrooms and bathrooms located on the second level and walk-up to a fabulous rooftop terrace. Enjoy outdoor living on the rooftop with unobstructed views of the surrounding neighbourhood – the perfect backdrop while dining al fresco, entertaining guests or relaxing in solitude. Whatever you choose, form and function come together in every model offered at Madison’s Briar Hill City Towns.
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from your new Briar Hill City Town. Minutes north on Dufferin Street is the Yorkdale Mall, one of Canada’s premier shopping destinations with an impressive roster of international and fashion forward shops. Costco, Home Depot and Walmart, supermarkets and restaurants are within easy reach. There is a plethora of schools, parks and community centres in proximity to Briar Hill City Towns. The area is well served by many transit options including the TTC service along Dufferin Street, the evolving Eglinton Crosstown LRT and access to the Yonge-University, Spadina subway. By car, you can reach the Allen Road Expressway to take you to Hwy. 401 and other 400 series highways. Madison Homes is excited to bring this contemporary and innovative project to life. For decades, 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. Madison Homes has extensive experience in creating master-planned communities in Markham’s Cornell Rouge and Greensborough and enduring residential communities in Thornhill, Vaughan and Unionville. Built on a foundation of integrity, Madison Homes focuses on creating quality homes in highly desirable areas. No doubt, Briar Hill City Towns will be a residential community designed for urban living at its best.
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The suites at Briar Hill City Towns were carefully designed down to the last detail. Kitchens will be styled with sleek cabinets and stainless steel appliances, and bathrooms will have a modern spa-like look. All suites offer nine-ft. ceilings throughout and designer-selected laminate flooring on main levels. With the assistance of design consultants at Madison Homes, you can choose from four contemporary colour palettes and finishes to reflect your own personal style. Whatever your family needs, all can be found located just moments away LOCATION Toronto
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CLARIDGE GATE OPENS ITS DOORS in Upper Thornhill
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ndrin Homes has just released its newest and most eagerly anticipated community – Claridge Gate – to much acclaim and a packed presentation centre. Now, as the Grand Opening continues, this award-winning builder is offering an outstanding array of luxurious two- and three-storey townhomes at Bathurst Street and Teston Road, nestled in the prestigious Upper Thornhill neighbourhood. Offering sophisticated living in this most coveted location, Claridge Gate is ideally situated amid the lush ravines and greenspace of the surrounding countryside, close to a wealth of amenities and attractions. Within minutes, residents can easily access supermarkets, malls, big-box stores, an eclectic assortment of restaurants, schools, places of worship, golf courses, community centres and more. For convenience getting around the city, Viva Transit, the Maple GO Station, and Hwys. 407, 404 and 400 are all nearby as well. Here, the discerning homebuyer will discover a superb choice of elegant twoand three-level townhomes whose striking architecture is highlighted by varying combinations of upgraded clay brick, masonry detailing, precast stone accents and window sills.
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LOCATION Upper Thornhill HOUSING TYPE Two- and three-level townhomes SALES CENTRE 10640 Bathurst St. in Vaughan, open Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday and holidays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. CONTACT andrinhomes.com
ANDRIN HOMES | Claridge Gate The open-concept interiors of the two-storey towns are graced with sumptuous appointments throughout. Luxury features and finishes include nine-ft. main floor ceiling heights, ceramic and porcelain tile, natural finish oak veneer stairs and handrail with metal pickets, plush carpeting, five-in. strip laminate flooring on the main level, and a sumptuous master ensuite with an oval tub and separate shower. The kitchens are beautifully appointed with extended-height upper cabinets, granite countertops, ceramic backsplash and include a full set of stainless steel appliances including bottom-mount refrigerator, slide-in smooth top stove with a contemporary stainless steel hood, and a built-in dishwasher. Of course, this is all installed with Andrin’s signature quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. The three-storey Terrace townhomes range in size from 1,845 to more than 2,000 sq. ft., and are available in threeand four-bedroom layouts, each with a private outdoor terrace. Purchasers have the option of adding a family room or guest bedroom with private bathroom on the ground level. When it comes to location, amenities, home designs and overall quality of life, Claridge Gate clearly has it all, with prices starting from $659,990. The Presentation Centre is located at 10640 Bathurst St. in Vaughan. Hours are Monday to Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. To view the neighbourhood and floorplans, visit andrinhomes.com For more than two decades, Andrin Homes has been building awardwinning communities that owners are proud to call home. This fully integrated real estate company excels by upholding the values of superior quality, old-fashioned value, design innovation and exceptional customer service. Claridge Gate is a brilliant example of Andrin’s continuing commitment to excellence. AUG 22 - SEP 5, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 41
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Fieldgate Urban introduces modern urban living in the heart of North York Kenneth & Holmes previewed to the market recently, and homebuyers responded eagerly to Fieldgate’s newest urban residential community. A follow-up to the highly successful 90 Niagara, Fieldgate Urban has hit the mark again with this amazing new urban townhome development. Kenneth & Holmes features two complementary, three-storey buildings with a total of 29 residences, offering discerning buyers a choice of one-level bungalow-style floorplans and two-level townhome designs. With prices starting in the $500’s, the new residences feature modern interiors, open concept floorplans, underground parking and striking architectural details. Depending on the unit of choice, homeowners can relax or entertain on their private patio or rooftop terrace. Residents will also enjoy access to a beautifully landscaped central courtyard. Urban living at its best, Kenneth & Holmes is a few minutes’ walk to Yonge Street, with the Finch subway station just to the north and the shops of the North York Centre station to the south. A neighbourhood bustling with arts and entertainment, residents can catch a show at the Toronto Centre for the Arts, enjoy a round at the Don Valley Golf Course or enjoy some amazing shopping at the Sheppard Centre, Bayview Village, and the other retail stores that line Yonge Street. ABOUT FIELDGATE HOMES
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across the region, Fieldgate is recognized as a leader in architectural distinction and attention to detail. The company has been the home builder of choice for more than 20,000 families through cutting edge planning, design and construction, and an uncompromising dedication to customer service. Delivering quality and value to its buyer has been a Fieldgate trademark since its inception. Building on this history, Fieldgate Homes has further diversified its brand by forming Fieldgate Urban, a specialized division focused on building midrise communities and new condominium homes. For more information on this new urban townhome development, register at townsonkenneth.com
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//DESIGN SECRETS
10 tips for creating a guest room in your new space » by JANE LOCKHART
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
Hosting overnight guests is always better when you can accommodate them comfortably. Be they friends from out of town or close family over for a special occasion, creating a “home away from home” will allow them to stay in comfort – and provide you peace of mind. Here are some tips to consider when creating a guest room in your new space. 1) Begin by selecting a bedroom that is large – but more importantly, away from your privates spaces. A room that is off on its own or even in another section of the house can assist with the different schedules you and your guests may have. In addition, you may wish to “assign” another bathroom in the house to them if their room doesn’t have an ensuite. This keeps the family bathroom free for your family to use and not impact your guests. 2) Add hooks to the bedroom wall or on the back of the doors in the guest room. This provides a good space to hang wet towels, robes or even handbags and knapsacks 3) Add a chest of drawers somewhere in the room, even if it’s in the closet. This is important for guests who are staying over for more than one night as they may not want to live out of their suitcase, and this gives them a space to unload. If you don’t have the room, add a night side table with drawers, rather than doors, so this can be used for clothing storage instead. 4) If you know your guests will be staying for an extended visit, you may want to provide them with a laundry basket to keep in their room. This can be a bin or basket that folds up so you can store it when not in use. 5) Provide hangers in the closet. Don’t assume that the extra closet in the guest room has hangers! It’s sometimes the smallest things we forget and this can be hard for a guest to manage without. 6) Provide a stack of fresh towels and a bar of soap on a small stool or ottoman. This can be dressed in a decorative way that makes a guest feel welcome. Adding a small card with a “welcome” note is an unforgettable touch.
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7) A water pitcher and glass set is an important element to add to the bedside table, so guests can have water at their leisure. Adding a map or photos of the local area beside it can also be a way to help long term guests know where they are and the sites they can go see, both with you and on their own. Even a few gift cards for local restaurants as a welcome gift can be well received by those who will be staying for a longer visit. They, too, may want a break from the house. 8) A TV with cable is a must for a guest who will be staying longer than a few days. This doesn’t have to be in the
Photography, Gillian Jackson (gillianjackson.ca), courtesy Kylemore Communities (kylemorecommunities.com)
Adding a map or photos of the local area beside it can also be a way to help long term guests know where they are and the sites they can go see, both with you and on their own.
guest room necessarily, but it should be available to someone who wants to peruse the news or relax away from family. 9) Adding some pocketbooks and magazines to the guest room is also a nice touch, as this provides a guest some night reading for relaxing with before sleep. 10) And finally, for those who are nearest and dearest, you may want to add fresh flowers to their nightstand for when they arrive. This is a nice touch that reminds your guests that you are happy to have them stay with you. Its never easy having guests stay as everyone’s routine is interrupted for the duration of their stay, but it can be an easier experience for everyone if you are able to provide your house guest with as many amenities within their designated space as possible. This allows them to create a mini routine without depending on you as much. And that will then leave you both the time to socialize more and enjoy each other’s company! AUG 22 - SEP 5, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 47
//LEGALLY SPEAKING
Title insurance: What it is, and why you need it » by JAYSON SCHWARZ
JAYSON SCHWARZ
LL.M. is a Toronto real estate lawyer and senior partner in the law firm Schwarz Law LLP. If you have a topic in mind, mail, deliver or fax letters to the magazine or to the firm, email (info@schwarzlaw.ca) and give us your questions, concerns, critiques and quandaries.
Title insurance provides comprehensive insurance coverage for title-related risks associated with home buying, like zoning issues, claims of mental incapacity, lack of up-to-date survey, and the legal services provided by your lawyer like title certification. It insures against defects in title, which may occur from conflicting ownership claims, liens, undischarged mortgages and consents. It will cover compliance and access issues like work orders, permit violations, fences, boundaries, tenancies and rights of way. It is in force so long as the purchaser or his heirs own the property, and will outlive the lawyers’ certification, whose insurance stops if they die or cease practicing law. So what happens when there’s a problem with the purchase? The insurer will pay out in accordance with the policy or, if possible, repair the defect. Title insurance protects from vendors that won’t re-adjust or misrepresent things like real estate taxes paid, and again, remains in effect as long as you own the property. In addition, lawyers’ insurance is time-of-incident related, which in plain English means if your lawyer dies, retires or stops practice and you subsequently make a claim, you’re not covered. We have all read and heard about mortgage and title fraud, where unscrupulous people put fake mortgages on properties or sell houses they do not own. Title insurance indemnifies you against these occurrences. Another benefit of title insurance is it saves you money. Disbursements – money paid to third parties for items like building compliance letters, subdivision compliance letters and deed registration – are lower. We estimate $200 to $300 on a deal after the cost of the policy.
Title insurance protects from vendors that won’t re-adjust or misrepresent things like real estate taxes paid, and again, remains in effect as long as you own the property. 48 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | AUG 22 - SEP 5, 2015
Almost all of Ontario is now on an electronic registry system. Title insurance has become the norm and many of the transactions are done by computer communications. Make sure the lawyer you select has taken title insurance courses, is familiar with Terranet, and can properly advise you. The Law Society passed a rule that every lawyer on a residential real estate deal must advise the client of title insurance, the different companies offering it, and how it works. Every lawyer has an obligation to make you aware of your title insurance options, so you can choose which way you want to go. Think through your options carefully and choose wisely. 4 reasons why title insurance is better than lawyers’ insurance through Law Pro:
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//IN THE NEWS
Two-thirds of Canadians fear an interest rate hike With the Bank of Canada’s recent move to lower its benchmark interest rate, higher lending rates and ballooning debt may be the furthest thing from many Canadians’ minds. But as they say, what goes down must come up. Indeed, when rates do rise, the majority of Canadians fear they’ll feel the strain. According to BMO’s Annual Debt Report released recently, almost two-thirds of Canadians carrying debt (64 per cent) would be stressed if interest rates rose two percentage points. One-quarter (25 per cent) would be “very stressed.” Despite the distress, Canadians remain optimistic about the pace at which they can pay off their debt, and almost half plan to increase their debt in the coming year. SURVEY SAYS…
» $92,699 The average household debt in Canada » 46% Canadians who feel some stress about their current debt load, down from the past two years (54 per cent in 2014, and 57 per cent in 2013).
» 5 years The amount of time expected to pay off their debt » 46% The number of debt-holders who plan to take on more debt this year “The sizeable number of indebted households that would feel very strained by a relatively moderate increase in interest rates is concerning,” notes Sal Guatieri, senior economist, BMO Capital Markets. “This is a worrisome side effect of a prolonged period of low interest rates and needs to be closely monitored, especially if rates continue to fall.” “Interest rates have been hovering around historic lows over the past few years, so many Canadians may have become more comfortable over time with managing their debt,” says Christine Canning, head of Everyday Banking, BMO Bank of Montreal. “That said, rates will inevitably rise to normal levels, so it’s becoming increasingly important that Canadians stress-test their ability to afford the debt they currently have so they can effectively manage their finances in a higher rate environment.”
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Choose a shorter amortization. The shorter the borrowing period, the less you’ll pay. Do your homework. Research to find the best rates on products such as mortgages and secured lines of credit to ensure you keep costs as low as possible. Build a realistic budget. Developing a detailed budget that incorporates everyday expenses and debt repayment helps provide a clear picture of your financial standing. Building in funds for contingency spending can help you stick to a plan and avoid getting discouraged. Manage credit card debt. Pay down credit cards, beginning with those that carry the highest interest rate, and consider using a low rate card for purchases. For those with multiple cards, try to limit yourself to one credit card that you pay off in full each month. For more information visit bmo.com
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A distinctive new residential community At Glenway in Newmarket, Andrin and Lakeview proudly present a collection of Detached Homes and Bungalows on 50’ lots, as well as 2-storey Townhomes and 3-storey Urban Towns. Distinguished architecture. Luxurious interiors. Meticulous craftsmanship. They all combine to make this Newmarket’s most prestigious new address. Embraced by an existing neighbourhood at Davis Drive just west of Yonge Street, Glenway is ideally located next to the GO station, Upper Canada Mall and just minutes from all of the area’s amenities.
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Angus Glen community barbecue celebrates 18 years Kylemore Communities recently held the 18th Annual Barbecue for families of its award-winning Angus Glen Community in Markham. The event kicked-off with a parade led by firefighters from the Markham Fire Department along neighbourhood streets to Colty Corner’s Park. “This is an annual tradition for our residents and employees,” says Patrick O’Hanlon, president of Kylemore Communities. “Our promise to our new-home buyers is that they can appreciate life in a Kylemore community. This free family-friendly event underscores our commitment to enhancing their lifestyle in many different ways.” Families enjoyed a barbecue lunch catered by Patrick K’s Catering, while listening to local musicians. The creatures from Reptilia caused a buzz, and the inflatables, balloon artist and face painters were very popular with children. Attendees could also try their skill at a putting green sponsored by Angus Glen Golf Club. Businesses from The Shoppes of Angus Glen were on hand to share information with residents. 58 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | AUG 22 - SEP 5, 2015
Angus Glen Community is situated just minutes from Unionville’s historic Main Street, and is close to Angus Glen Community Centre. The community has more than 1,200 exquisite residences, two championship golf courses with a grand club house, premium retail/commercial space and has the distinction of being Markham’s most desirable neighbourhood. Since 1997, Kylemore Communities has been creating some of the Greater Toronto Area’s most desirable neighbourhoods and homes of lasting value. From magnificent custom homes, to exquisite detached residences, executive townhomes and luxurious boutique resort-style condominiums, Kylemore delivers superior architecture, innovative design and quality craftsmanship to their valued homeowners. For an overview of Kylemore Communities, visit kylemorecommunities.com
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//MORTGAGE ADVICE
What first-time homebuyers need to know before getting a mortgage » by ALYSSA RICHARD
ALYSSA RICHARD
is the founder and CEO of ratehub.ca, a mortgage rate comparison site that aims to empower Canadians to make smart financial decisions.
Continuing low interest rates present a window of opportunity for first-time homebuyers, but before you begin touring homes and hiring a real estate lawyer, you need to get pre-approved for a mortgage. Once you’ve been pre-approved, remember that this is the absolute maximum amount a bank or mortgage broker would be willing to give you – and the mortgage payment at that top price is often outside of people’s comfort zones, when it comes to their personal budgets. To ensure you’re not strapped for cash and become house poor, try to buy something at a lower price point. Your budget will especially thank you when – not if, when – interest rates go up. Finance officials and economists have said for years that an interest rate hike was on the horizon. Since our economy follows the U.S.’s, the Bank of Canada will watch what the Federal Reserve does then go from there. It’s predicted that our prime
Finance officials and economists have said for years that an interest rate hike was on the horizon. 60 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | AUG 22 - SEP 5, 2015
rate could go up by as much as 1.25 to 1.50 per cent, though, which would affect anyone who had a loan attached to prime (variable mortgage, bank loan or line of credit). First-time homebuyers thinking of taking advantage of a low variable mortgage rate this year, should first run the numbers to see if you could afford this potential increase. Using a home price of $413,000, if we plug that number into a mortgage calculator, put down 20 per cent and choose a five-year variable rate (2.09 per cent, for example), your monthly mortgage payment would be $1,413. Now, if prime went up by 1.50 per cent, so would your mortgage rate. If yours went up from 2.09 per cent to 3.59 per cent, your monthly mortgage payment would go up to $1,665 – that’s $252 per month or $3,024 per year extra that you’d need to find in your budget. Imagine how difficult that would be to come up with, if you’d already purchased something at the top of your max budget. In addition, fixed-rate mortgage holders won’t be immune to the interest rate increase, either – those will likely go up, too, but you’d be protected from that until your mortgage came up for renewal. Still, I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw more people choose a fixed-rate mortgage, in light of this potential interest rate increase. Even if an increase isn’t on the horizon, it’s wise to stress-test a mortgage before you buy. A good rule of thumb: if you can’t afford a two-per-cent interest rate hike, you may want to look at a home within a more appropriate price range.
//MONEY MATTERS
Owning versus renting » by GAIL VAZ-OXLADE
The housing market has gone wild, with people panting for good investments opportunities. Slow down and consider all the angles before you dive into home ownership. THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT MONEY
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
Did you see that? The issue has shifted from “shelter” to “profit.” That’s because people believe that a home is a good investment. While money is a key consideration, it shouldn’t be the only consideration. If you’re going to make the move from renting to buying, look at the dollars and cents. First there’s the straight calculation that compares the cost of carrying your own home (your principal and interest payments and property taxes) with the cost of renting one. Renters aren’t responsible for maintenance. Homebuyers also need to consider closing costs which include legal fees, land transfer tax, and other miscellaneous expenses that you avoid by renting. First and last months’ rent is also a ways smaller than the typical down payment on a home.
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Of course, when you own, no matter how small the principal portion of your mortgage is (and it’s miniscule in the early years), as long as the market is stable, and you’re not looking to make a quick sale, homeowners are building equity and increasing their net worth with every mortgage payment. And when you sell your principal residence one day, the money earned is tax-free. IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
When I was in my 20s, I lived in a neighbourhood that was suited to a single girl hell bent on a good time. Back then, renting was the perfect solution: one of limited responsibilities and commitment. Renting is virtually a worry-free existence – assuming you have a decent landlord. Home ownership is a responsibility that also brings a ton of warm, fuzzy feelings. It means you can put down roots. You have complete control of your environment so, yes, you can paint your living room red. LOCATION, LOCATION
Buying a home in a neighbourhood you don’t know well is one a common mistake. If you’re new in town, consider renting for six months or a year to get a feel for the area. If you like living there, you’ll feel more comfortable buying a home. STEADY AS SHE GOES
Your employment prospects should be stable before you consider buying a home. Home ownership requires a number of regular payments – mortgage, property taxes, utilities, maintenance and insurance. Missing any of these payments can trigger dire consequences. There are a number of financial factors to consider when it comes to the buying versus renting. But the decision involves much more than just running the numbers. You’ve also got to look at the emotional rewards and challenges of each alternative. I’ve been a renter and I’ve been an home owner, and overall I like ownership more.
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MADISON HOMES
Briar Hill
madisonhomes.ca
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FIELDGATE HOMES
Zigg
416-545-0223
22
AVERTON HOMES
Evolution
averton.ca
86
MENKES
Humber Mews
416-259-2525
86
MENKES
Dwell City Town
416-259-2525
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NATIONAL HOMES
The Churchill Collection in Forest Hill 416-922-1414
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CONSERVATORY GROUP
Weston Village
416-748-7001
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GEORGIAN CORPORATION
Lex Towns
416-428-3419
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5
TIFFANY PARK HOMES
Westhaven
416-792-6655
5
GRAYWOOD DEVELOPMENTS LTD
Westhaven
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COVENTRY HOMES
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416-792-6655
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Danforth’s Crossing
416-924-8338
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from $450,000
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EMSATEC CANADA INC.
The Brownstones 5
416-531-7760
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from $350,000
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LINDVEST
The Brownstones at Westown
lindvest.com
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from $330,000
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Corporate
lindvest.com
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FIELDGATE HOMES
90 Niagara
416-981-0036
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TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES
Canterbury
647-352-2130
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from $767,000
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12
NATIONAL HOMES
The Townes of Richview
416-746-1234
from $570,000
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INSOHO DEVELOPMENTS
Highland Creek Collection
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from $650,000
17D
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DUNPAR HOMES
The Ossington
416-253-5888
from $700,000
7G
15
MATTAMY HOMES
Downsview Park
www.mattamyhomes.com
from $270,000
6C
16
CONSERVATORY GROUP
Oakdale Village
416-243-0567
from $429,000
5C
19
CONSERVATORY GROUP
Upper Beach Villas
416-698-7796
from $415,000
11G
20
BEAVERBROOK HOMES
Evolution
416-747-9691
from $270,000
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21
MATTAMY HOMES
Heron Park
www.mattamyhomes.com
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MATTAMY HOMES
Upper Summerside
www.mattamyhomes.com
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12G
28
PEMBERTON GROUP
Park Lake Residences
416-769-4343
34
H&R DEVELOPMENTS
Westown
hr-newhomes.com •
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ASPEN RIDGE HOMES
Scenic On Eglinton
416-805-1781
49
TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES
RCMI
416-363-4800
77
ASPEN RIDGE HOMES
Seventy Seven Charles
416-203-7034
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78
YOUR HOME DEVELOPMENTS
Nature’s Path
647-340-6972
83
ARISTA HOMES
Lilly Factory Towns
416-792-4872
87
MENKES
Bloom Park Towns
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DECADE HOMES
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from $2100,000
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from $280,000
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from $395,000
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416-730-1600
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from $690,000
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Yorkdale Village Phase II
416-638-5656
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from $320,000
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FIELDGATE HOMES
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impressionskleinburg.com •
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ARISTA HOMES
Vellore Woods
aristahomes.com •
from $750,000
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Renaissance Townes
905-417-3363
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from $595,000
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ANDRIN HOMES
Claridge Gate
andrinhomes.com
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from $670,000
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ARISTA HOMES
Vaughan Valley Estates
aristahomes.com •
from $1400,000
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ASPEN RIDGE HOMES
Chelsea Maple Station
aspenridgehomes.com •
from $700,000
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SENATOR HOMES
Bathurst 9130
289-597-4381
from $720,000
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COUNTRY WIDE HOMES
Kleinburg Hills
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ASPEN RIDGE HOMES
Kleinburg Hills
aspenridgehomes.com •
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TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES
Gates of Nobleton
647-633-3500
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PARADISE HOMES
IMPRESSIONS
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TIFFANY PARK HOMES
Valleybrooke Estates
905-303-1620
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ASPEN RIDGE HOMES
Upper West Side
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Upper West Side
uwscommunity.com •
from $1099,000
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REGAL CREST HOMES
Upper West Side
uwscommunity.com •
from $1099,000
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TOWNWOOD HOMES
Upper West Side
uwscommunity.com •
from $1099,000
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LORMEL HOMES
La Viva
lavivatowns.com
from $350,000
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TREASURE HILL HOMES
Moda Urban Village
treasurehill.com
10
FOREST HILL HOMES
Bridle Path of Thornhill
foresthillhomes.ca •
11
TREASURE HILL HOMES
Victory Heights
treasurehill.com
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12
ROSEBURY HOMES
Riverside in Pine Grove
416-746-1234
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32
ANDRIN HOMES
Chelsea Maple Station
905-553-0288
42
DUNPAR HOMES
Riverside Village
416-253-5888
44
MADISON HOMES
Thornhill Ravines
905-417-1203
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from $1800,000
46
COUNTRY WIDE HOMES
The Point at Woodbridge
905-907-1500
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from $700,000
8E
47
COUNTRY WIDE HOMES
Upper Thornhill Estates
905-907-1500
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from $900,000
14E
48
BEAVERHALL HOMES
Regency Estates
905-265-2634
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from $1301,000
6H
48
GRAYWOOD DEVELOPMENTS LTD Regency Estates
905-265-2634
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from $1250,000
6H
51
ASPEN RIDGE HOMES
King Oaks
905-539-0181
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from $1100,000
11B
51
GREAT GULF
King Oaks
905-833-6413
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from $1300,000
11B
52
ZANCOR HOMES
Royal Collection
905-833-0883
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from $550,000
12A
53
TREASURE HILL HOMES
Thornhill Woods
treasurehill.com
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from $950,000
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Le Sedici
lesedici.com
from $600,000
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PRIMONT HOMES
Uptowns on Bayview
primonthomes.com
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FOREST HILL HOMES
Jefferson Forest
foresthillhomes.ca •
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SENATOR HOMES
Richvale
senatorhomes.com •
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HEATHWOOD HOMES
Hampshire Mews
heathwood.com
3
CENTRA HOMES
The Mills Collections
416-238-2404
4
ASPEN RIDGE HOMES
Kettle Lakes Club
289-231-2849
5
ST. REGIS HOMES
Mission Hill on Bayview
905-884-8885
7
HIGHMARK HOMES
Nuvo
647-206-2276
8
TREASURE HILL HOMES
Urbantowns on Bayview
treasurehill.com
9
MATTAMY HOMES
Richmond Green
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ARISTA HOMES
Jefferson Forest
jeffersonforest.ca •
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MADISON HOMES
Jefferson Forest
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NORTH STAR HOMES
King’s Crossing
416-291-9666
from $800,000
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from $800,000
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from $530,000
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22
YORKWOOD HOMES
Hillside Manors
905-770-4662
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from $472,000
4I
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The Manors of Roseview Grand
roseviewgrand.com
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from $650,000
4L
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ACORN HOMES
Oak Knoll
acornhomes.ca
from $650,000
3C
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from $940,000
5J
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6D
from $850,000
6C
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Town of Newmarket
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FIELDGATE HOMES
BlueSky Stouffville
fieldgatehomes.com •
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FIELDGATE HOMES
Aurora Trails
fieldgatehomes.com •
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15
ARISTA HOMES
Aurora Trails
aristahomes.com •
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22
GERANIUM HOMES
Pace on Main
905-591-1071
23
ARISTA HOMES
Boxgrove Village Markham
aristahomes.com
25
ANDRIN HOMES
Glenway In Newmarket
glenwayliving.com
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25
LAKEVIEW HOMES
Glenway In Newmarket
glenwayliving.com
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26
GERANIUM HOMES
Bloomington Woods
905-642-1900
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30
MADISON HOMES
Cornell Rouge
905-472-9556
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30
FOREST HILL HOMES
Cornell Rouge
905-472-9556
1
MARYDEL HOMES
Woodland Hills
905-898-7380
2
BEAVERBROOK HOMES
The Terrace On Rouge Creek
905-640-7360
3
MATTAMY HOMES
St. John Forest
mattamyhomes.com
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from $700,000
25 18F
from $620,000
25 & Insert 13F
from $590,000
5 13F
from $330,000
35 18F
•
• •
•
5
TREASURE HILL HOMES
Accolades in Markham
416-798-7705
6
PRIMONT HOMES
Heirloom in Markham
905-201-2804
7
LEBOVIC HOMES
Bovaird Trail
905-640-7361
•
5
•
7H
63 10C 63 10C from $1400,000
35 18D
from $690,000
11
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11
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from $390,000
18F
from $650,000
14E 6F
•
from $830,000
•
•
from $510,000
•
•
from $2597,000
•
7F 14H
8
COUNTRY WIDE HOMES
Wismer Commons
905-907-1500
•
from $450,000
6G
9
BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL
The Arbors
905-503-0992
•
from $650,000
14F
9
COUNTRY WIDE HOMES
The Arbors
905-907-1500
•
from $720,000
14F
10
BRIARWOOD HOMES
Havelock Town Manors
289-301-0077
•
from $560,000
6I
11
MADISON HOMES
Greensborough
905-201-7700
•
from $1000,000
7G
13
NATIONAL HOMES
Stonehaven
416-746-1234
•
from $730,000
13D 13D
•
13
NATIONAL HOMES
Stonehaven
416-746-1234
•
from $730,000
14
ASPEN RIDGE HOMES
Woodland Hills
416-270-9484
•
from $450,000
9C
15
PARADISE HOMES
Aurora Trails
auroratrails.com
•
•
from $620,000
13F
15
OPUS HOMES
Aurora Trails
auroratrails.com
•
•
from $620,000
16
LINDVEST
Auroraglen
lindvest.com
•
• •
17
CONSERVATORY GROUP
Heritage Estates
905-640-2274
•
18
KYLEMORE COMMUNITIES
Angus Glen West Village
905-887-9950
•
19
NEW ERA HOMES
Landmark Estates
from $283,000
18F
from $2000,000
4G
905-953-9046
from $550,000
11D
from $434,000
20
STARLANE HOME CORPORATION BlueSky Stouffville
starlanehomes.com •
21
ANDRIN HOMES
andrinhomes.com •
Glenway
13F 14E
22
CONSERVATORY GROUP
Heritage Collection
905-640-2274
24
BALLANTRY HOMES
Cornell
ballantryhomes.com •
28
PRESTON HOMES
Copper Hills
905-954-4050
18F 10E
•
• •
•
30
MADISON HOMES
Forest Hill
cornellrouge.com
41
ASPEN RIDGE HOMES
Upper Cornell
905-554-3446
•
•
42
NATIONAL HOMES
Wismer Woods
416-746-1234
•
•
•
from $680,000
18F
from $520,000
8G
from $500,000
14E
from $400,000
8G
from $495,000
7F
•
from $680,000
6G
50
GERANIUM HOMES
The Neighbourhoods of Cardinal Point 905-640-9999
•
•
from $575,000
7F
50
GERANIUM HOMES
Cardinal Point Downtown Stouffville 905-640-9999
•
•
from $600,000
7F
50
GERANIUM HOMES
Uptownes at Cardinal Point
905-640-9999
•
•
from $420,000
7F
50
GERANIUM HOMES
Copperstone Ballantrae
905-640-9999
•
•
from $1.1,000
7F
51
OXFORD HOMES
Coventry Valley
905-836-8902
from $600,000
10D
53
H&R DEVELOPMENTS
Castle Square
hr-newhomes.com
54
BEAVERBROOK HOMES
Victoria Highlands
416-924-0110
•
from $450,000
10H
55
COUNTRY WIDE HOMES
Woodland Hills
905-907-1500
•
59
PRIMONT HOMES
Harmony
905-305-8871
•
62
NORTH STAR HOMES
Mill Fair Village
NorttStarHomesInc.com
64
STARLANE HOME CORPORATION Upper Unionville
•
10C 5I
905-534-0493
•
• •
64
PARADISE HOMES
Upper Unionville
905-477-6464
•
66
TREASURE HILL HOMES
Aurora Woods on Bayview
905-727-5794
•
70
MATTAMY HOMES
Cornell
mattamyhomes.com •
86
CHERRYWOOD HOMES
Glengrove on the Park
905-640-7571
6G
•
from $500,000
5T
•
from $520,000
5G
from $520,000
5G
from $769,000
13H
from $250,000
19F
• •
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20
OXFORD HOMES
The Fairgrounds in Sutton
905-235-7744
•
22
STERLING HOMES
Blue Horizon
bluehorizonluxury.com •
71
BRIARWOOD HOMES
Mill Street Village
millstreethomes.com
•
71
BALLYMORE HOMES
Mill Street Village
millstreethomes.com
•
1
PACIFIC HOMES LIMITED
MarlLake Village
1-877-428-5115
•
1
RED BERRY HOMES
MarlLake Village
1-877-428-5115
•
2
DELPARK HOMES
Cedar Ridge
905-722-7210
•
3
LOSANI HOMES
Summit Shores
losanihomes.com/readybuilt
4
MANCINI HOMES
Princeton Woods
705-730-1978
•
5
NATIONAL HOMES
The Forest
416-746-1234
•
6
MARIPOSA HOMES
Trailside
705-329-3330
•
6
MANCINI HOMES
West Ridge Place Orillia
905-773-9997
•
7
GRANDVIEW HOMES
Mayberry Estates
705-735-0732
from $550,000
23 10H
from $320,000
59
9G
from $700,000
61
4E
•
from $485,000
63
8J
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from $485,000
63
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from $210,000 •
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from $210,000
5F
from $275,000
10G
from $390,000
2E
from $330,000
14E
from $480,000
7I
from $249,000
8C
•
from $460,000
9G
•
8C
8
FANDOR HOMES
Hamptons on Big Bay Point
705-792-6807
•
from $250,000
18E
9
GRANDVIEW HOMES
Big Bay Point
705-735-0732
•
from $355,000
13E
10
SUMMERHILL HOMES
West Shore Lakeside Community
705-689-0001
11
BALLYMORE HOMES
Lakeside Meadows
1-877-455-0201
11
BALLYMORE HOMES
Lakeside Meadows
1-877-455-0201
12
PREVIN COURT HOMES
Victorian Village
1-855-777-3846
•
13
ROSEHAVEN HOMES
Victoria Highlands
905-473-3225
•
• •
•
from $350,000
9C
•
from $290,000
9G
•
from $293,000
9G
•
from $335,000
6I
14
ROSEHAVEN HOMES
King Country Estates
905-558-0098
•
from $700,000
7K
14
ASPEN RIDGE HOMES
King Country Estates
905-558-0255
•
from $780,000
7K
14
COUNTRY WIDE HOMES
King Country Estates
905-907-1500
•
from $750,000
7K
15
MARYDEL HOMES
Seven Meadows
marydelhomes.com •
from $290,000
11F
16
GREAT GULF
Summerlyn Village
905-775-3461
•
from $580,000
8I
17
BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL
Grand Central
905-778-0873
•
from $500,000
18
GRANDVIEW HOMES
Cromwell Place
705-735-0732
•
20
ASPEN RIDGE HOMES
Simcoe Landing Keswick
647-921-0381
•
from $490,000
24
KAITLIN CORPORATION
Blue Shores
1-866-625-2583
•
from $380,000
3E
Maplewood
705-835-0354
•
from $430,000
8E
•
8I 7G 9H
28
GEORGIAN INTERNATIONAL
Braestone Horseshoe Valley
705-727-5656
•
32
COUNTRY HOMES
Alcona by the Lake
1-866-531-3424
•
33
SANDIEGO HOMES
Lakeside Living in Innisfil
705-436-5445
•
37
PRISTINE HOMES
Pebbleshores
705-436-5547
•
39
STONEBRIDGE BUILDING GROUP Stonebridge by The Bay
1-877-420-0880
•
from $200,000
5E
40
ROYALPARK HOMES
Emerald Forest
royalpark.com
•
from $200,000
6H
41
DELPARK HOMES
Pretty River on Georgian Bay
1-888-257-1999
42
RAYMAC HOMES
Brennan Enclave
705-516-0681
43
BREMONT HOMES
Centretown
1-877-855-1122
Treetops
1-855-590-3577
•
44
SORBARA GROUP OF COMPANIES Treetops
1-855-590-3577
•
45
ROSEHAVEN HOMES
Dreamfields in Bradford
dreamfieldsbradford.com •
•
from $490,000
8I
45
REGAL CREST HOMES
Dreamfields in Bradford
dreamfieldsbradford.com •
•
from $490,000
8I
45
COUNTRY WIDE HOMES
Dreamfields in Bradford
dreamfieldsbradford.com •
•
from $490,000
8I
45
ASPEN RIDGE HOMES
Dreamfields in Bradford
dreamfieldsbradford.com •
•
from $490,000
8I
46
DEVONLEIGH HOMES INC.
Creekside
705-444-0555
47
DEVONLEIGH HOMES INC.
Parkside by Devonleigh
705-435-9991
48
DEVONLEIGH HOMES INC.
Brownley Meadows
705-423-9662
•
55
BRIARWOOD HOMES
Briarwood Estates
705-294-2288
•
58
LAKEVIEW HOMES
Greenbrook Village
519-306-0665
•
from $280,000
4I
59
BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL
Fieldstone
1-855-379-1495
•
from $600,000
5J
59
DELPARK HOMES
Fieldstone
MyFieldstone.ca
•
from $570,000
5J
60
BRIARWOOD HOMES
Pretty River Collingwood
1-888-257-1999
•
from $310,000
3E
65
BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL
Willow Glen Tottenham
905-406-1044
from $330,000
7J
70
FAR SIGHT HOMES
Greenfields
1-855-299-7929
from $310,000
7I
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from $300,000
7H
from $285,000
8G
from $240,000
7G
from $298,000
3E
from $252,000
6H
from $234,000
5E
from $370,000
7I
from $360,000
7I
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from $210,000
2E
•
from $275,000
6H
•
from $225,000
7G
from $420,000
8G
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from $450,000
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Finch Ave
Fairport Rd
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Gordon St
Cochrane St
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Fifth Conces
Salem Rd
Church St N
20 Sideline
Adelaide Ave
Rossland Rd
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Audley Rd
Greenwood Rd
Brock Rd
Blair St
Henry St
Audley Rd
Salem Rd
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Thornton Rd
Hopkins St
Townline Rd
Paddock Rd
16 Sideline Brock Rd Cen tral St
Stevenson Rd
Kendalwood R
Lakeridge Rd
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9 Concession
8 Concession
12 Sideline
Olive Ave
Beatrice St
Dryden Bv
Conlin Rd
Rossland/Winchester R
Brawley Rd
Coronation R
4 Sideline R
6 Sideline
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68 Myrtle Rd W
10 9
Columbus Rd
Halls Rd N
Brock St N
Country Lane
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4 Sideline
4 Sideline R
6
Taunton Rd W
16
Church St E
5
Baldwin St S
Ashburn Rd
Country Lane
Park Rd S
Park Rd S
Garden St Blair St
Garden St
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Garrard Rd
Anderson St
Wilson Rd S
Bloor St
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ARISTA HOMES
Whitby Meadows
aristahomes.com •
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5
9F
2
FIELDGATE HOMES
Whitby Meadows
fieldgatehomes.com •
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25
9F
12
AVERTON HOMES
Main Street Seaton
averton.ca
29
4F
14
HEATHWOOD HOMES
Country Lane in Whitby
Heathwood.com
41
9G
34
DELPARK HOMES
The Brook
thebrookhomes.com •
47
SENATOR HOMES
Harbourside Condominiums
905-493-3823
•
1
TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES
Charing Cross
905-571-1011
•
3
GREAT GULF
Stonecrest
greatgulf.com
•
4
MENKES
Somerset
905-428-0500
5
TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES
The Village of Brooklin West
6
EMERY HOMES
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from $420,000
79 15G
from $250,000
27
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from $390,000
14E
from $298,000
14G
•
from $690,000
7G
905-425-0539
•
from $400,000
11D
Town Central
1-877-953-6379
•
from $350,000
4J
HIGHMARK HOMES
Triumph
whitbytriumph.ca
from $390,000
10G
8
LAKEVIEW HOMES
The Forest of Lyndebrook
416-746-1234
from $490,000
10F
9
STAFFORD HOMES
Elements Townhomes
elementsajax.com
from $390,000
7H
10
FERNBROOK HOMES
Altona Woods
fernbrookhomes.com
from $450,000
1I
11
MATTAMY HOMES
Seaton
www.mattamyhomes.com •
•
13
LIFETIME HOMES
Folkstone
1-877-365-9555
•
•
15
KANTIUM DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION Trafalgar Green
416-746-1234
•
16
TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES
U.C. Towns
905-571-0222
21
GREAT GULF
Grandview Oshawa
1-888-579-7235
•
31
PRESTON HOMES
Prestonvale Heights
905-432-2800
•
34
TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES
The Neighbourhoods of Park Ridge 905-723-2344
•
45
SUNDIAL HOMES LIMITED
Mulberry Meadows
905-427-8255
48
SENATOR HOMES
Whitby by the Lake
senatorhomes.com •
54
BAYCLIFFE HOMES
The Gates of Whitby
905-668-9828
•
60
GREYCREST HOMES
the fields of conlin
905-725-4539
•
67
MIDHAVEN HOMES
Breeze
1-877-773-6888
•
68
STORYBOOK HOMES
Brookstone Estates
905-438-9516
•
90
LEBOVIC HOMES
Old Taunton in Pickering
905-428-3434
•
91
SUNDANCE HOMES
The Towns of Nichol Green Phase 2 905-441-3312
92
GLEN ROUGE HOMES
The Cornerstone
905-415-2710
•
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•
•
•
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•
•
from $335,000
10G
from $280,000
11I
from $350,000
13F
from $334,000
14F
from $350,000
15J
from $339,000
15G
from $500,000
6J
from $250,000
10J
from $250,000
9G
from $310,000
15G
from $300,000
15F
from $1050,000
11C
• •
•
5G
5H from $350,000
11J
from $796,000
6I
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Uxbridge, Lindsay, Bowmanville/Newcastle, Courtice, Peterborough, Port Hope, Cobourg, Port Perry
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AVERTON HOMES
Beacon Hill Bowmanville
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from $420,000
23 13B
20
GERANIUM HOMES
Verandas Port Hope
905-885-0555
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from $322,000
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Port Hope Lakeside Village
905-885-6565
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from $229,000
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FAR SIGHT HOMES
King’s Bay Golf & Country Club Estates 905-642-8383
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from $460,000
16B
3
FAR SIGHT HOMES
The Estates at Sunset Ridge
905-642-9015
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from $930,000
2E
4
PARKVIEW HOMES
Jackson Creek Meadows
705-748-4663
•
4
PARKVIEW HOMES
Jackson Creek Meadows Townhomes 705-748-4663
7
BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL
Foxtrail
foxtraillife.ca
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8
KAITLIN GROUP LTD.
Port of Newcastle
1-800-305-6849
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8
KYLEMORE COMMUNITIES
Port of Newcastle
905-987-5146
8
STORYBOOK HOMES
Bond Head Estates
905-438-9516
9
PARKVIEW HOMES
Harmony Condominiums
705-748-4663
14
RICE DEVELOPMENTS
Willmot Creek On The Lake
905-697-5806
18
B.G. SCHICKEDANZ
Lake Scugog Estates
1-888-894-9888
26
KAITLIN GROUP LTD.
Aspen Heights
905-697-0513
26
KAITLIN GROUP LTD.
Condominiums at Clarington Centre 905-697-4513
26
KAITLIN GROUP LTD.
Country Classics
1-866-514-3573
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EMPIRE COMMUNITIES
Estates of Wyndance
905-649-8197
34
CARRINGTON HOMES
Woodlands of Upper Courtice
35
MASON HOMES
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from $260,000
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from $850,000
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from $189,000
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from $225,000
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from $330,000
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from $165,000
10C
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from $210,000
10C
from $300,000
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from $900,000
3E
905-787-0963
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from $260,000
9I
Parklands
1-866-443-7900
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from $269,000
3H
H&R DEVELOPMENTS
Gracefields
hr-newhomes.com •
from $322,000
4C
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THORNRIDGE HOMES
Gracefields
1-877-361-4226
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from $320,000
4C
39
LINDVEST
Gracefields
1-877-361-4226
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from $320,000
4C
45
HIGHCASTLE HOMES
Northglen
northglen.ca
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from $221,000
11B
45
DELPARK HOMES
Northglen
905-419-7222
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from $221,000
11B
45
ESQUIRE HOMES
Northglen
northglen.ca
from $245,000
11B
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JEFFERY HOMES
BrookHill
905-697-0765
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West Park Village
vandykcommunities.com •
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//IN THE NEWS
LIV Communities breaks ground at Casablanca in Brampton LIV Communities took its first step towards completing Brampton’s newest community, Casablanca, at a recent groundbreaking event, attended by purchasers and members of the construction teams. Anthony Martelli, chief operating officer of LIV Communities, expressed appreciation to the guests, and discussed the growth of LIV Communities and the success of Casablanca’s opening. Seven members of the LIV Communities team drove their shovels into the dirt, breaking ground – and officially beginning construction at Casablanca. Just down the street from the ground breaking, the model home is currently under construction. With completion expected in the next few months, new 82 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | AUG 22 - SEP 5, 2015
and prospective homebuyers will have the opportunity to experience the quality that a LIV home provides. Located at Countryside Drive and McVean Drive, Casablanca is an opulent home community featuring only single-detached homes. A wide selection of luxury homes is still being offered, including classic two-storey homes and bungalows. Designed with a modern twist on a traditional aesthetic, each home is stunning, both on the inside and outside. With $125,000 in lavish features included, these homes have truly been built with a high standard of quality to provide your family with a comfortable and luxurious home. The location in Brampton is an asset for Casablanca homebuyers. The immediate area is filled with magnificent amenities for the whole family. Premier schools, incredible restaurants, large shopping centres and outdoor activities are only moments away. LIV is proud to develop outstanding communities in spectacular locations. Casablanca is a perfect example of this simple philosophy. Now, after a successful groundbreaking, Casablanca is one step closer to providing you with a home that will make you love where you LIV. For more information, visit livhere.ca
Aug 22 - Sep 5, 2015
Showcasing new homes in the GTA’s west region
IN THIS SECTION
>> Maps and listings for new-home communities in the west region >> Builder news and the latest in new homes in the west region
AUG 22 - SEP 5, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 83
//IN THE NEWS
Great Gulf unveils ‘Heaven and Earth’ sculpture by Canadian Artist David James Great Gulf recently celebrated its commitment to city beautification and officially unveiled “Heaven and Earth,” a sculpture by Canadian artist David James at HOT Condominiums. Special guests on hand to inaugurate this public art installation included Mayor Bonnie Crombie, Ward 10 Councillor Sue McFadden and HOT residents. Located at the northwest corner of Winston Churchill Boulevard and Eglinton Avenue West, the gateway to this community, the sculpture can be enjoyed by residents, visitors and all that travel through the intersection. “Great Gulf worked very closely with Councillor McFadden to support the City’s vision in placing a landmark sculpture at this strategic location,” says Christopher Wein, president of Great Gulf. “We are deeply aligned with this community through our passion for public art and Great Gulf ’s commitment to create the best architecturally designed buildings that bring life to neighbourhoods. HOT Condominiums, featuring the ‘Heaven and Earth’ sculpture
Left to right: Sue McFadden, Ward 10 Councillor City of Mississauga; Christopher Wein, president, Great Gulf; Bonnie Crombie, Mayor, City of Mississauga; Tad Putyra, COO, Great Gulf; and Bruce Freeman, executive vice-president marketing, Great Gulf 84 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | AUG 22 - SEP 5, 2015
builds a strong presence bringing culture and energy to this vibrant area at Winston Churchill Boulevard and Eglinton Avenue.” “The Heaven and Earth sculpture, designed by talented Canadian artist David James, is a celebrated and welcomed addition to our community,” Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie says. “In Mississauga, we understand and appreciate the important role public art has toward elevating the quality of life in neighbourhoods for families. The work of artists contributes to our own urban planning efforts to build Mississauga’s future into a shining world-class city that is livable, walkable and enjoyed by all residents.” “It is always a pleasure for me to work with the Great Gulf Group of Companies,” adds Sue McFadden, Ward 10 Councillor. “They are true professionals who not only produce top quality real estate properties throughout North America, but also recognize the importance of beautifying cities by commissioning artwork such as this stunning ‘Heaven and Earth’ sculpture. This unique piece will provide a warm welcome to visitors as they enter the City of Mississauga through Ward 10 – the best ward in the city – and Great Gulf should be commended for their vision.” HOT is a community of three sleek, modern residential buildings, each standing four storeys tall. With stunning architecture by Quadrangle and internationally renowned interior design team Cecconi Simone, these award-winning condos are striking inside and out.
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DUNPAR HOMES
Heritage Gate
heritagegate.ca
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VANDYK COMMUNITIES
Windows on the Green
vandykcommunities.com
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AMACON
The Towns at Parkside Village
705-435-9991
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STARLANE HOME CORPORATION Churchill Woods
starlanehomes.com •
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GREENPARK HOMES
Churchill Woods
churchillwoods.ca •
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CONSERVATORY GROUP
Central Park North
905-890-0195
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COUNTRY HOMES
Lakeshore Village
1-866-746-2999
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GREAT GULF
Hot
905-828-4257
8
DUNSIRE DEVELOPMENTS
Crown Collection
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from $465,000
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from $550,000
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from $420,000
5K
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McLaughlin
905-696-7938
from $544,000
8B
FOREST HILL HOMES
Derry Village Mississauga
foresthillhomes.ca
from $690,000
8B
23
DUNPAR HOMES
Park View Trail
416-253-5888
from $500,000
11G
24
DUNSIRE DEVELOPMENTS
Barca Verde
barcaverde.ca
from $690,000
10I
24
DUNSIRE DEVELOPMENTS
Anchors at lakeview
905-990-1745
from $420,000
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STARLANE HOME CORPORATION Vales of the Humber Estates
valesofthehumber.com
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mattamyhomes.com
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from $498,000
8
7O
LotusPointeCaledon.ca
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from $636,000
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6M
•
from $692,000
25 & Insert
6M
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MATTAMY HOMES
STARLANE HOME CORPORATION Lotus Pointe Caledon
11
FIELDGATE HOMES
Lotus Pointe Caledon
905-838-2806
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12
GREAT GULF
Westfield
905-866-6876
•
15
Gold Park Homes
Encore Brampton
goldparkhomes.com
23
HEATHWOOD HOMES
Meadow Green
647-287-7042
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48
ASPEN RIDGE HOMES
Credit Manor Heights
yourkingdom.ca
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48
REGAL CREST HOMES
Credit Manor Heights
yourkingdom.ca
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48
COUNTRY WIDE HOMES
Credit Manor Heights
yourkingdom.ca
55
PRIMONT HOMES
Newtowns at Mount Pleasant
www.primonthomes.com
62
FIELDGATE HOMES
Valley Lands
905-457-0445
62
FIELDGATE HOMES
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from $490,000
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from $600,000
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8R
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from $1000,000
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8Q
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from $1000,000
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8Q
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from $1000,000
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from $350,000
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6N
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City Towns Valley Lands in Brampton mycitytowns.ca
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from $400,000
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PARADISE HOMES
City Towns Valley Lands in Brampton mycitytowns.ca
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from $400,000
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PRIMONT HOMES
Seasons in Caledon
www.primonthomes.com
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from $715,000
13
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LIV COMMUNITIES
The Classics
info@livhere.ca
from $600,000
6O
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COSCORP INC.
The Village of Southfields
thevillageofsouthfields.ca •
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from $490,000
6L
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MONARCH CORPORATION
The Village of Southfields
905-843-0707
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from $690,000
6L
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EMPIRE COMMUNITIES
Lakeside
empirelakeside.com •
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from $350,000
7N
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VANMAR HOMES
Credit Ridge Estates
416-746-1234
from $550,000
8P
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TIFFANY PARK HOMES
The Estates of Spring Valley
905-216-5620
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from $583,000
6P
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REGAL CREST HOMES
Countryside Meadows
countrysidemeadows.ca
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from $346,000
8M
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ASPEN RIDGE HOMES
Mayfield Village
905-230-2592
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from $360,000
11L
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TREASURE HILL HOMES
Vales of the Humber Estates
valesofthehumber.com
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from $780,000
11L
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GREENPARK HOMES
Vales of the Humber Estates
valesofthehumber.com
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from $780,000
11L
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QUEENSGATE HOMES
Vales of the Humber
queensgateavalee.com •
from $640,000
11L
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Vales of the Humber
queensgateavalee.com •
from $640,000
11L
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MATTAMY HOMES
Mount Pleasant Village
mattamyhomes.com •
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from $255,000
7O
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STARLANE HOME CORPORATION Mount Pleasant Meadows
meadowsbrampton.com
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from $464,000
6O
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VALERY HOMES
Mount Pleasant Meadows
meadowsbrampton.com
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from $464,000
6O
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GREENPARK HOMES
Lotus Pointe Caledon
LotusPointeCaledon.ca
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from $450,000
6M
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ROSEHAVEN HOMES
Lotus Pointe Caledon
LotusPointeCaledon.ca •
from $450,000
6M
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STANFORD HOMES
The Ravines of Credit Woods
905-453-4200
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TREASURE HILL HOMES
Southfield Meadows
treasurehill.com
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ROSEHAVEN HOMES
Urban Towndominiums at Mount Pleasant rosehavenurban.com
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PEMBERTON GROUP
Rosedale Village Golf & Country Club 905-799-5000
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from $420,000
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SABERWOOD HOMES
Heart Lake Village
905-773-6549
from $300,000
8N
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LINDVEST
Spring Valley Junction
lindvest.com/svj
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from $620,000
7P
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LIV COMMUNITIES
Casablanca
905-915-5227
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from $700,000
9J
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Centretown
905-495-5067
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from $410,000
6P
905-846-2930
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CONSERVATORY GROUP
Trinity Village
25
HEATHWOOD HOMES
Terracotta Village at The Credit Valley 905-874-4741
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FOREST HILL HOMES
Ravines of Castlemore
905-794-8875
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OXFORD HOMES
Adena Ridge
905-584-6444
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ANDRIN HOMES
Turnberry Townhomes
AndrinTowns.com
45
BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL
Pathways
905-584-2225
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from $490,000
8K
51
ACORN HOMES
Castlegate
acornhomes.ca
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from $575,000
11K
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ROSEHAVEN HOMES
The Neigbourhoods of Mount Pleasant 416-410-0175
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from $405,000
6P
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TOWNWOOD HOMES
The Neigbourhoods of Mount Pleasant LoveMountPleasant.com •
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from $270,000
6P
55
TOWNWOOD HOMES
The Neigbourhoods of Mount Pleasant LoveMountPleasant.com •
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from $405,000
6P
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PARADISE HOMES
Upper Mount Pleasent
paradisedevelopments.com •
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from $400,000
6P
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DEVONLEIGH HOMES INC.
Meadowlands
519-942-3312
from $339,000
3C
60
PRIMONT HOMES
Castlemore
905-856-5777
from $430,000
9K
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MERIDIAN HOMES
Credit Valley Manors
905-216-5186
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from $400,000
8P
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GREAT GULF
Mount Pleasant
905-459-5772
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Spring Valley Village
ballantryhomes.com
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from $650,000
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905-843-0707
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289-891-9103
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liveontheridge.ca •
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Perth Park
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GREAT GULF
Edgewood
905-356-9408
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3
SPALLACCI HOMES
Simona Place
spallaccihomes.com •
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Eden Park
905-381-4280
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from $320,000
2Q
4
SPALLACCI HOMES
Eden Park
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2Q
5
STARLANE HOME CORPORATION Mountainview Heights Waterdown
starlanehomes.com
6
COUNTRY GREEN HOMES
The Uptowns of waterdown
905-690-7600
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LAKEVIEW HOMES
Cannery Park
1800-565-5150
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8
MATTAMY HOMES
Cranberry Hill
www.mattamyhomes.com
9
BEAVERHALL HOMES
Forestwood
905-636-1365
10
GREAT GULF
Rolling Meadows
905-680-0841
11
BRANTHAVEN HOMES
Jazz Condos
jazzcondos.ca
12
TOBYN PARK HOMES
Park City
parkliving.ca
13
HEATHWOOD HOMES
The Village at Traditions
905-876-3140
17
MATTAMY HOMES
Hawthorne South Village
mattamyhomes.com
19
CONSERVATORY GROUP
Jasper Village
905-636-1942
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PARKBRIDGE LIFESTYLE COMMUNITIES INC. Cherry Hill at Vineland
1-800-479-9777
•
22
COUNTRY GREEN HOMES
Park Place Village
905-690-7600
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26
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Weaver’s Mill
35 PHELPS HOMES
2Q from $305,000
11Q 2Q
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10L
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9G
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10G
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12R
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8M
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Jordan Village
phelpshomes.com
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from $345,000
8R
36 PHELPS HOMES
Brookside
phelpshomes.com
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from $236,000
7R
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Streamside
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Ancaster Glen
289-239-7629
from $370,000
2Q
39
LOSANI HOMES
The Fairgrounds
289-286-0928
from $250,000
2Q
40
LOSANI HOMES
Greenhill Glen
905-538-8752
from $270,000
4Q
41
LOSANI HOMES
Sherman Oaks
905-574-0828
from $290,000
3R
42
LOSANI HOMES
Paramount
905-560-2061
from $230,000
3R
43
LOSANI HOMES
Orchard Park
905-930-9943
from $390,000
5Q
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905-563-0666
from $330,000
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(MORTGAGE AMOUNT $125,000)
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Canadian mortgage payment factors Instructions:
01 02 03 04
Determine the appropriate 5-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate, which is easiest to qualify for. Run your finger down the left column of the table below to find the rate (round to the nearest 1/4%).
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Mortgage payment calculation chart %
INTEREST RATES
15 YEARS
2.50%
AMORTIZATION PERIODS 20 YEARS
25 YEARS
30 YEARS
$666
$529
$448
$394
2.75%
$678
$541
$461
$407
3.00%
$690
$554
$473
$421
3.25%
$702
$566
$486
$434
3.50%
$714
$579
$499
$448
3.75%
$726
$591
$513
$461
4.00%
$738
$604
$526
$476
4.25%
$750
$617
$540
$490
4.50%
$763
$630
$553
$504
4.75%
$775
$644
$567
$519
5.00%
$788
$657
$582
$534
5.25%
$801
$671
$596
$549
5.50%
$814
$684
$610
$564
5.75%
$827
$698
$625
$579
6.00%
$840
$712
$640
$595
6.25%
$853
$726
$655
$611
6.50%
$866
$741
$670
$626
6.75%
$880
$755
$685
$642
7.00%
$893
$769
$700
$659
Table provided by Calum Ross, Owner, President and Principal Broker at Calum Ross Mortgage. He can be reached at 416.410.9905, calum@calumross.com and calumross.com AUG 22 - SEP 5, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 97
Compare mortgage rates for your best deal CHARTERED BANKS
Variable
ATB Financial
2.2
Alterna Svgs/Alterna Bk
2.55
Bank of Montreal
2.7
Bank of Nova Scotia
2.7
Canadian Western Bank CFF Bank
2.7
ICICI Bank Canada
2.75
National Bank President’s Choice Finan
1 Year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
4
2.94
2.64
2.59
2.69
2.79
4
2.85
2.85
2.59
2.94
2.68
4
2.89
2.84
3.39
3.89
2.69
3.29
3.09
3.39
3.89
4.49
3.14
3.04
3.65
4.2
4.74
2.69
2.69
2.79
2.89
2.99
4.00op 6.30op 6.30op 4.55
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6.45op
6.50op
6.45op
6.30op
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Manulife Bank
6 Months
1.99
4.00op
2.84
3.4
2.69
4.79
6.70op
6.35op
2.4
4.45
3
2.94
2.84
2.79
2.69
n/a
4.4
2.89
2.84
3.39
2.69
2.79
2.84
3.34 3.65
4.39
4.64
2.89
2.09
3.39
3.89
2.69
3.19
3.24
3.49
3.69
3.79
6.5 5 6.70op 4.45 6.30op 3.95 4.2 6.50op 4.55 6.45op
3.14 2.89 6.30op 3.35 6.30op 2.69 3.14 6.30op 3.29 6.50op
3.25 2.59
3.95 3.39
4.39 3.89
4.64 4.64
3.5
3.7
4.3
4.35
2.35 3.09
2.39 3.39
2.59 3.89
2.59 2.99
3.09
3.39
3.89
4.49
6.2
2.89
2.89
2.95
2.99
2.69
3.1
2.29
2.19
2.34
2.54
2.69
6.34op
6.34op
2.89
2.89
2.89
2.79
2.89
3.14
3.09
3.39
3.89
4.74
2.95
2.9
3.4
3.9
4.45
3.09
3.09
3.55
2.49
2.67
2.7
Royal Bank
2.7
TD Canada Trust
2.7
Tangerine
2.7
6.70op
6.30op
3.15
3.20op
6.70op 3.14
6.30op
6.30op
3.65
3.04
3.64
3.69
4.04
3.69
4.44
TRUST COMPANIES Community Trust Concentra Financial
n/a n/a
Effort Trust
n/a
Home Trust Company Investors Group Trust
2.05 n/a
MTCC
2.7
OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Comtech Credit Union First National Fin. LP
2.45
6.40op
6.30op
First Ontario C.U.
2.7
IC Savings
2.7
London Life
n/a
Luminus Financial
2.8
Meridian Credit Union
2.5
Parama Credit Union
2.65
2.8
2.85
2.95
3.05
3.15
Steinbach Credit Union
2.25
2.45
2.55
2.55
2.65
2.65
6.15
6.50op 4.2
6.50op
4
2.79
6.50op 6.30op
6.25op 6.30op
2.95op
2.45
2.49
2.69
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 August 10, 2015. Prepared By Fiscal Agents Financial Information Services 905.844.7700
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Rosebury Homes
Woodbridge – Riverside in Pine Grove Now open – an intimate enclave of urban towns by the river. liveatriverside.ca
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Now open – detached singles from the low $400’s and and freehold towns from the low $300’s. andrinhomes.com Andrin Homes
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Now open – detached homes on 38-, 40- and 45-ft. lots. andrinhomes.com Kantium Development
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Grand opening now on – freehold towns starting from the low $400’s. treasurehill.com Primont Homes
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Now open – 36-,42- and 43-ft. detached homes from $599,900. primonthomes.com Madison Homes
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Singles on 41- and 45-ft. lots. madisonhomes.ca Arista Homes
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Detached family homes in Vaughan, now under construction. aristahomes.com Ballymore Homes
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Grand opening now on for these 50-ft. ravine lot homes. millstreethomes.com
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Now open – collection of detached homes on 40-ft. lots from the low $400’s. averton.ca
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A limited number of detached 36-, 41- and 45-ft. lots. madisonhomes.ca Brookfield Residential
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Model homes now open for these bungalow townhomes from $469,990. brookfieldhomes.ca Treasure Hill Homes
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Now open – community of bungalows and two-storey homes. victoriahighlands.com Fieldgate Homes
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Grand opening – 38-, 41- and 45-ft. detached singles. fieldgatehomes.com Mattamy Homes
Brampton – Mount Pleasant North
Now open – this selection of three-storey townhomes and detached homes on 30-, 38- and 45-ft. lots. mattamyhomes.com Aspen Ridge Homes
Richmond Hill – Kettle Lakes Club
Now open in Richmond Hill – a collection of executive townhomes on a protected ravine. aspenridgehomes.com
Menkes
New release of urban townhomes in the heart of Etobicoke. menkes.com Rosehaven Homes
Bradford – DreamFields
Limited release of 45- and 36-ft. singles from $519,990s. rosehavenhomes.com Brookfield Residential
Aurora – The Arbors
New phase of two- and three-storey upscale townhomes in a master-planned community. brookfieldhomes.ca Brookfield Residential
Tottenham – Willow Glen
Phase II now open – 36, 43- and 50-ft. designs. brookfieldhomes.ca Menkes
Etobicoke – Humber Mews
New release of townhomes with basement and garage access, from $559,990. menkes.com Empire Communities
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New 38-ft. designs in a community of townhomes, semis and detached homes. empirelakeside.com Mattamy Homes
Oakville – The Preserve
A new release of Village Homes and 34-, 38- and 45-ft. detached homes. mattamyhomes.com Ballantry Homes
Brampton – Spring Valley Village
New release of semi-detached and detached homes surrounded by valley lands. ballantryhomes.com Tribute Communities
Oshawa – Park Ridge
New 40-, 50- and never before seen 36-ft. designs on extra deep lots. mytribute.ca
Aspen Ridge Homes
Markham – Upper Cornell
New release now available – semis and detached homes on 30-ft. lots. aspenridgehomes.com Great Gulf Homes
Bradford – Summerlyn Village
Limited edition detached homes on premium conservation lots. greatgulf.com Queensgate Avalee
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iscover great new ways to live all around the Toronto region. Mattamy lets you choose where and how to live more fully in extraordinary communities from Hawthorne South Village in Milton, The Preserve in Oakville, Mount Pleasant North in Brampton, St. John’s Forest in Aurora, to Downsview Park within Toronto.
And coming soon, exciting new communities like Cornell in Markham, Heron Park in Scarborough, Richmond Green in Richmond Hill, and Seaton in Pickering. Thanks to thoughtful design and an insistence on making every space beautifully livable, Mattamy has created over 70,000 homes in hundreds of communities across North America.
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Paradise Developments
Whitby – Whitby Meadows
Towns, semis and detached homes coming soon to this master-planned community. paradisedevelopments.com Senator Homes
Richmond Hill – 9130 Bathurst
Modern two-car garage towns in a contemporary urban community. senatorhomes.com Queensgate/Avalee
Brampton – Vales of the Humber
Coming soon – register now for priority preview of 40- and 45-ft. luxury homes. queensgateavalee.com Lindvest
Brampton – Spring Valley Junction
Coming soon – 38- and 41-ft. detached homes in Brampton. lindvest.com Heathwood Homes
PREVIEW REGISTRATION Delpark Homes
Oshawa – The Brook
Coming soon – single-family homes on 30-, 36- and 40-ft. lots in North Oshawa. thebrookhomes.com Hi-Rise (West)Inc.
Toronto – Spice Urban Towns
Register now for these bungalow, two-storey urban towns and rooftop terrace designs from 749 to 1,102 sq. ft. spiceondanforth.com Madison Homes
Toronto – Briar Hill City Towns
Bungalow and two-storey urban towns coming in fall 2015. madisonhomes.ca Aspen Ridge Homes
Maple – Chelsea Maple Station
Register now for this new modern townhome community, located across from the GO Station. aspenridgehomes.com Brookfield Residential
Pickering – New Seaton
Coming in 2016 – register to be among the first to learn about this new community in north Pickering. brookfieldhomes.ca Tribute Communities
Register now for this collection of urban townhomes and midrise condominiums. ballantryhomes.com Mattamy Homes
Milton – Hawthorne Village On The Escarpment
Coming soon, exclusive new townhome designs on the Escarpment. mattamyhomes.com Great Gulf
Brampton – Mount Pleasant
Preview opening at Bovaird and Creditview – full depth lots with unique standard features. greatgulf.com
Bremont Homes
Coming soon – towns and singles, some with court, ravine and pie-shaped lots. countrywidehomes.ca
Newmarket – Woodland Hills
Brampton – Credit River Golf Estates
Treasure Hill Homes
Great Gulf
Coming soon – register now freehold townhomes at Bayview and Hwy. 7. treasurehill.com
Estate homes on Creditview Road, from more than $1 million. mybremont.ca
Oakville – Trafalgar Landing
Register now for freehold townhomes at Dundas and Trafalgar. greatgulf.com Lakeview Homes/Andrin Homes
Newmarket – Glenway
Coming soon – 50-ft. bungalows and twostorey singles, two-storey towns and threestorey urban towns. glenwayliving.com Aspen Ridge/Lakeview/CountryWide
Queensville – Newmarket
Coming soon, townhomes and 36- and 45-ft. singles myqueensville.com Bayview Wellington Homes
Bradford – Green Valley Estates
Grand opening for this community of towns, semis and singles. greenvalleyestates.com Treasure Hill Homes
Richmond Hill – Urbantowns at Bayview
Heathwood Homes
Richmond Hill – Hampshire Mews
Now previewing in Richmond Hill – an enclave of urban towns on Yonge St. heathwood.com Ballantry Homes
Oakville – OakPark
Register now for this collection of urban townhomes and midrise condominiums, coming soon to Oakville. ballantryhomes.com Delpark Homes
Sutton – Cedar Ridge
Coming soon – register now for towns and singles from the upper $200’s. delparkhomes.ca Lindvest
Aurora – Aurora Glen
Coming soon Phase 2 – traditional and contemporary detached homes. lindvest.com
Aurora – Aurora Views on Wellington
Freehold townhomes in an exclusive enclave community. treasurehill.com CountryWide Homes
Mattamy Homes
Mississauga – Churchill Woods
Scarborough – Heron Park
Ballantry Homes
Oakville – Oak Park
CountryWide Homes
Preview opening of towns, semis and singles on Mississauga Road. heathwood.com
Aurora – The Arbors
A whole new community of towns and semi-detached homes. mattamyhomes.com
Register now for priority opportunity of singles and towns coming soon. countrywidehomes.ca
Brampton – Meadowgreen
Oshawa – U.C. Towns
Coming soon to north Oshawa – urban village townhomes. mytribute.ca
CountryWide Homes
Bradford – DreamFields
Register now for these singles, coming soon. countrywidehomes.ca Greenpark/Starlane
Register now for these towns and semis in one of Mississauga’s newest communities. churchillwoods.ca AUG 22 - SEP 5, 2015 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 101
ADVERTISERINDEX ANDRIN HOMES - Claridge Gate
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BRIARWOOD HOMES - Jubilee
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ANDRIN HOMES - Glenway In Newmarket
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BRIARWOOD HOMES - Mill Street Village
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ANDRIN HOMES - Hillsborough Holland Landing
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COUNTRY WIDE HOMES - Credit Manor Heights
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ARISTA HOMES - Aurora Trails
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DELPARK HOMES - The Brook
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ARISTA HOMES - Boxgrove Village Markham
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DUNPAR HOMES - Heritage Gate
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ARISTA HOMES - Goddard on the Valley
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ARISTA HOMES - IMPRESSIONS
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FIELDGATE HOMES - Aurora Trails
ARISTA HOMES - Vaughan Valley Estates
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FIELDGATE HOMES - BlueSky Stouffville
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ARISTA HOMES - Whitby Meadows
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FIELDGATE HOMES - City Towns Valley Lands in Brampton
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ARISTA HOMES - Vellore Woods
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FIELDGATE HOMES - IMPRESSIONS
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FIELDGATE HOMES - Lotus Pointe Caledon
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FIELDGATE HOMES - Valley Lands
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ASPEN RIDGE HOMES - Chelsea Maple Station
ASPEN RIDGE HOMES - Corporate
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ASPEN RIDGE HOMES - Credit Manor Heights
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FIELDGATE HOMES - Whitby Meadows
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AVERTON HOMES - Averton Common
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FIELDGATE HOMES - Zigg
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AVERTON HOMES - Averton Square
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FOREST HILL HOMES - Bridle Path of Thornhill
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AVERTON HOMES - Beacon Hill Bowmanville
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FOREST HILL HOMES - Cornell Rouge
AVERTON HOMES - Corporate
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FOREST HILL HOMES - Derry Village Mississauga
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AVERTON HOMES - Evolution
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FOREST HILL HOMES - Jefferson Forest
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AVERTON HOMES - Main Street Seaton
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GERANIUM HOMES - Bloomington Woods
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AVERTON HOMES - Victoria Highlands
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GERANIUM HOMES - Cardinal Point
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BALLYMORE HOMES - Jubilee
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GERANIUM HOMES - Pace on Main
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BALLYMORE HOMES - Mill Street Village
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GERANIUM HOMES - Verandas Port Hope
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GOLD PARK HOMES - Encore brampton
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MONARCH CORPORATION - Model Home of the Month
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GREAT GULF - Castlemore Crossing
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OXFORD HOMES - The Fairgrounds in Sutton
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GREAT GULF - Hillsborough
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PARADISE HOMES - City Towns Valley Lands in Brampton
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GREAT GULF - Westfield
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PRIMONT HOMES - JadeGarden at Cornell
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HEATHWOOD HOMES - Country Lane in Whitby
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PRIMONT HOMES - Newtowns at Mount Pleasant
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HEATHWOOD HOMES - Meadow Green
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PRIMONT HOMES - Renaissance Townes
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PRIMONT HOMES - Seasons in Caledon
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HI RISE (WEST) INC. - Spice Urban Towns on Danforth Rd
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HOMES BY DESANTIS - Lyon’s Creek
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PRIMONT HOMES - Uptowns on Bayview
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HOMES BY DESANTIS - On the Ridge
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REGAL CREST HOMES - Credit Manor Heights
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LAKEVIEW HOMES - Glenway In Newmarket
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ROSEHAVEN HOMES - Corporate
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LUXURY LIVING MAGAZINE - Promo
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ROSEHAVEN HOMES - Lyon’s Creek
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MADISON HOMES - Briar Hill
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ROSEHAVEN HOMES - On the Ridge
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MADISON HOMES - Cornell Rouge
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SENATOR HOMES - Harbourside Condominiums
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MATTAMY HOMES - Corporate
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MATTAMY HOMES - Mount Pleasant North
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SENATOR HOMES - Havelock Corners
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MATTAMY HOMES - The Preserve
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SENATOR HOMES - Richvale
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MATTAMY HOMES - The Village of Southfields
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STARLANE HOME CORPORATION - Lotus Pointe Caledon
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MATTAMY HOMES - Topper Woods
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STARLANE HOME CORPORATION - Vales of the Humber Estates
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MENKES - Corporate
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STARLANE HOME CORPORATION - Woodland Trails
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MENKES - Dwell City Town
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STERLING HOMES - Blue Horizon
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MENKES - Humber Mews
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MENKES - The Enclaves of Upper Canada
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YP NEXT HOME - Promo
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WHAT YOU CAN LEARN ABOUT CHOOSING A HOME
WHEN THE KIDS GO BACK TO CLASS. MATTAMY DESIGNS AND BUILDS HOMES FOR REAL PEOPLE with modern-day lives. We understand that a well-designed home, and its local community, actually allows you to live the life of your choosing. For getting breakfast ready, herding kids safely to school, and ensuring homework gets done, are all subjects studied by Mattamy’s architects and community planners. Come discover how, for instance, our homes use open sight lines. This way, your family members can maintain their privacy yet still interact with one another. That’s especially useful during rushed mornings.
As well, Mattamy kitchens are designed to make cooking more efficient and also to encourage the performance of multiple tasks. Yes, like correcting the kids’ homework as you’re fixing dinner. And Mattamy also enhances our communities by making neighbours, shops, and schools easily accessible through networks of safe walking & bicycling trails. You’ll even see the roads curve gently to slow traffic and encourage the confidence of even the youngest pedestrians. Because of our insistence on always doing our homework, Mattamy has become the largest privately owned home-builder in North America.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR COMMUNITIES REGISTER AT MATTAMYHOMES.COM
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DISCOVER THESE EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNITIES
COMING SOON NEAR TO YOU FROM MATTAMY
AURORA
CALEDON
MARKHAM
Upscale Living Will Soon Be Available With New 45' & 50' Detached Designs
An Inspiring New Collection Of Family Sized 2-Storey Townhomes Coming Soon
Featuring A Wide Selection Of Townhome Styles To Choose From
Taunton
Taunton
MILTON
PICKERING
RICHMOND HILL
A New Selection Of 30', 36', And 43' Detached Designs
A Brand New Seaton Neighbourhood With A Variety Of Town And Detached Homes
Upscale Towns And Detached Homes In A Prestigious Community
SCARBOROUGH
SCARBOROUGH
WATERDOWN
A Whole New Community Featuring A Variety Of Townhome Designs
A Variety Of Townhome Designs In An Established Neighbourhood
A New Selection Of Town And Detached Homes In A Popular Community
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR COMMUNITIES REGISTER 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.
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