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BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL
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Aspen Ridge , CountryWide & Lakeview Homes
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regular and special features IN EVERY ISSUE
4 Editor’s Note 10 Contributors 54 Hot Dates 110 Ad Index
COLUMNISTS
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BILD
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Politicians aren’t the only city builders thinking transit by Bryan Tuckey
Fundamentally Speaking Why you should check your property boundary by Wayne Karl
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Mortgage Finesse
Choosing between fixed and variable rate mortgages by Calum Ross
Taxing Issues Building equity
by Henry Choo Chong
Legally Speaking
New freehold home offer checklist by Jayson Schwarz
HOMEBUYERS’ HELP
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Designer Advice
Jillian Harris – Canada’s ‘it’ girl by Sara Duck
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Top Homebuying Tips
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Top Homebuying Tips
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Three good reasons to think resale when buying a new home How to reduce your energy consumption and heating costs
Marketplace
Hanging a-round by Elisa Krovblit
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Mortgage Calculator and Rate Table
107 GTA Hot Sheet
Two pages of new openings, new releases and preview registrations
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New home sales and prices continue strong performance Exclusive preview opening of Beacon Hill in Bowmanville
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Kylemore Communities
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Toronto continues to be among top markets in the country Canada’s hottest real estate market? You might be surprised
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Get it in writing And have your lawyer review your agreement
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Wall2Wall Media Susan.Legge@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge Like us on Facebook. Search: New Home Guide
uying a brand-new home offers you an opportunity to customize it to your liking. It can be a dream come true and an investment for the future – but don’t forget, it’s also legal transaction. The term “get it in writing” has never been more important in the case of the new-home purchase, since such a document outlines everything your home will have in it, on it and around it. Otherwise known as the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, the contract spells out the terms and conditions between you and your builder. Without it, if there is a misunderstanding or disagreement, it’s impossible to prove what was agreed upon. Since building a home is much more complicated than a resale transaction where the unit and/or property likely already exists, there is
no set Agreement of Purchase and Sale or standard contract for buying a new home. In some provinces, builders may have standard contracts prepared by the local home builders’ association or their new-home warranty program. Builders often prepare their own agreements, so contracts can vary from one builder/ developer to another and from province to province. Before you sign a contract, review it carefully with the builder and ask questions to make sure you fully understand what it contains. Your next step is to then take it to a real estate lawyer and have it reviewed. Once it is signed, it becomes a legal document and an agreed-upon contract, so seeking the services of an experienced real estate lawyer is an important step toward ensuring that your dream home becomes a reality.
Hot markets and cool opportunities Toronto, among Canada’s hottest real estate markets, leaves some prospective buyers exploring options to get in
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hen buying a new home, many people’s vision involves an expansive property in an excellent location and at a great price – within easy reach of all the amenities you need and where you work. If you’re lucky, you can achieve all of this right off the bat. More likely, as prices rise and selection is increasingly determined by availability and affordability, you may need to compromise. Instead of a detached home in your number one neighbourhood, you find yourself looking at a semi. If a townhome is not quite within reach in your first area of choice, you may be considering a condo. This is the exercise more and more homebuyers are going through these
days. Want a bigger property, move further out of the city. That used to be the fairly simple equation. Now, complicated by issues such as transit and commuting times, the choices may not be so clear. In Toronto, for example, rising land acquisition costs are expected to make many buyers’ number two choice – townhomes – notably more expensive in the coming years. Where to from there? A condo? This may not be a suitable alternative, if you have a family. The good news is builders are responding to such challenges by increasing their offerings in home type, and in the case of condos, unit sizes. Plenty of homebuying options are out there, and if you do through research, you’ll unearth the opportunities.
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Make The Most Of These Shorter Days In A Mattamy Community. It’s darker earlier. It’s getting colder every day. Winter’s coming. But in a Mattamy community, it’s not all dark and dreary. When the sun wakes up, you have a home with lots of large windows so the natural light gets in to brighten the day. In the evening enjoy time with the family in your Great Room by a warm fireplace. Or if you need some time alone, retreat to your bath oasis and relax in your master ensuite soaker tub. Even though the nights are chilly and the sun sets early, you can always enjoy the outdoors with a bike ride or take the dog for walk. We invite you to come visit a Mattamy neighbourhood and see how bright and cheerful the cooler winter months can be.
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contributors NEW HOME GUIDE
PRESIDENT, WALL2WALL MEDIA
Jacqueline Hill
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT
Susan Legge
DIRECTOR OF SALES, NATIONAL
Josh Heppner
SALES MANAGER NEW HOME GUIDE GTA, NEW CONDO GUIDE, HOME DÉCOR & RENOVATIONS
Conni Robinson
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER, NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO
Susan Maxwell ART DIRECTOR
Tammy Leung EDITOR
Wayne Karl CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
BILD REPORT
BRYAN TUCKEY
Bryan Tuckey is President and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) and can be found on Twitter (twitter.com/bildgta), Facebook (facebook.com/bildgta), Youtube (youtube.com/bildgta) and BILD’s official online blog (bildblogs.ca)
TAXING ISSUES
HENRY CHOO CHONG, CGA
Henry Choo Chong is a certified general accountant. Henry sits on many committees and provides accounting and tax advice to individuals and businesses in the GTA. Send your tax questions via email to Taxing Issues at: choochonghcga@yahoo.ca
Sara Duck, Elisa Krovblit Lydia McNutt SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Nina Downs nina.downs@wall2wallmedia.com SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Dionne Fraser dionne.fraser@wall2wallmedia.com SALES & MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR
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Antoinette Jackson PRODUCTION MANAGER
Bala Gnanapandithan PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR
Sandra Hanak-Vujnovic GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
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NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER, MEDIATIVE
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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
MORTGAGE FINESSE
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Calum Ross is a mortgage columnist for New Home Guide and New Condo Guide. He holds both a B.Comm and MBA in finance from the Schulich School of Business and in 2011 completed the Comprehensive Leadership Program at Harvard Business School. He can be reached at 416.410.9905
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Politicians aren’t only city builders thinking about transit » by BRYAN TUCKEY
BRYAN TUCKEY
is president and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association and a land-use planner who has worked for municipal, regional and provincial governments. Follow him on Twitter @ bildpres or follow BILD @bildgta, facebook.com/ bildgta, and bildblogs.ca.
Watching the municipal election season unfold was exciting, and it was peaking just as the leaves turned brilliant shades of orange, gold and red. We’re all very interested to see who the next civic leaders will be at city halls across Ontario. Those 177,500 people who are employed by the building and land development industry in the GTA want to know who will represent our municipal government partners as we continue to work together to build great cities and towns. The most important challenge that our industry focuses on during election season is how our incoming elected officials can help us continue to build the homes and businesses that are needed to accommodate up to 100,000 people and 50,000 jobs that arrive in the GTA every year. This influx of people – many of them first-time buyers and new Canadians who are looking to get onto the housing ladder – and jobs puts a lot of pressure on the building and development industry to meet the targets of the provincial growth plan, Places to Grow. The province wants our industry to focus on intensification around transit lines and downtown areas. This means higher-density housing is a priority along subway, LRT and bus lines to make transit viable – to ensure that transit has sufficient ridership to meet operational costs so that our children aren’t left subsidizing the transit lines. Viable transit requires strategy where the result is every platform is busy. Ridership improves when a plan is made “for the evolution of the community” for appropriate density to support transit, development expert Barry Lyon of N. Barry Lyon Consulting told us not long ago. Our industry is prepared to do its fair share to contribute to whichever transit plan Toronto council approves, whether it is that of Olivia Chow, Doug Ford or John Tory. We understand that growth must pay for growth, and the building industry is committed to helping the city with its long-term economic viability. Raising funds through increased development charges (DCs) cannot be the only solution. Development charges must be reasonable and fair because they have a direct impact
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on the increased cost of a new home, which can price first-time buyers out of the market. New neighbours in the GTA – the people who are buying new homes and businesses – already do their fair share, paying about $1 billion in DCs each year. All applicable sources of revenue must be considered, and that includes property taxes. A recent study by the Institute on Municipal Finance and Governance says that the average Toronto resident pays low property taxes compared with other Ontario cities. It also says the city relies on fees and charges, which have all increased significantly over the past decade. This trend makes it more difficult for new neighbours looking for new homes or businesses that they can afford to purchase. We can’t take on this issue alone. We must all work together – the industry, municipal partners and the public. Toronto is at a crossroads for the transit crisis: this is not a time for small plans. It’s a time for courage when every vote counts. Our friends at the Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario have entered the transit dialogue with a four-part video series that I think you’ll find educational. Visit rccao.com to see it. I hope you exercised your right to cast a ballot on Oct. 27. We’re lucky we have the right to make a difference.
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Why you should always check your property boundary » by WAYNE KARL
WAYNE KARL
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Have you bought, or are considering buying, a new home and want to build a fence, shed or deck or otherwise spruce up your residence? Here’s why you might want to check your property boundary first. A recent analysis conducted by Krcmar Surveyors Ltd. showed that about 49 per cent of residential properties in the Greater Toronto Area, for example, have boundary discrepancies with significant potential to cause disputes between neighbours. Horror stories of feuding neighbours, litigation nightmares and tens of thousands of dollars in legal costs are not just the stuff of Hollywood movies – it really does happen. And yes, even with new homes. Sometimes, it’s just difficult to tell where one property ends and another begins. “It’s not as easy as one would think, in a muddy construction zone with no fences and rudimentary driveways, curbs and roads to delineate land parcels,” says Sasa Krcmar, executive director of Krcmar Surveyors Ltd., whose company has helped launch protectyourboundaries.ca, a site designed to help homeowners prevent and resolve property boundary issues. Although legal iron bars are set to mark out each lot prior to construction, they often get knocked out, moved or buried during the building phase. “Many homeowners naturally, and incorrectly, assume that the wooden stakes that dot the perimeter of their property represent the boundary, and use them as a guide to start planting a
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hedge or put up a fence,” Krcmar told New Home Guide. “However, these wooden stakes are generally used for site grading. And while they are likely located near the property line, they can’t be relied upon to determine the legal boundary.” Here, then, are a few tips for new-home owners to avoid property boundary issues. GET THE SURVEYORS REAL PROPERTY REPORT:
Your property boundary will be recorded in the Surveyors Real Property Report (SRPR) that is performed after the foundation walls are poured (approximately a foot above grade) and the soil is backfilled around the home. The SRPR is your official documentation of your building location and the property boundary lines. Builders typically provide this plan when you close the deal. Be sure you receive a copy and keep it in a safe place for future reference. MARK THE FOUR BOUNDARY CORNERS OF YOUR PROPERTY: Ask the builder to have the surveyor mark the
four boundary corners of your property with iron survey bars as a condition of closing. Even if the builder charges a nominal fee for this service, it is a cost-effective practice that will allow you to add structures and landscaping with confidence and peace of mind in years to come. PROTECT THE IRON SURVEY BARS THAT DEFINE YOUR PROPERTY: Protect the iron survey bars that define
the corners of the property. They are legal monuments that provide the most important evidence of your property boundaries. Don’t remove or move them, or allow others to. BE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR: Be a good neighbour, while at the same time ensuring that your neighbours don’t establish a pattern of using part of your property for their routine activities. AND, IF ALL ELSE FAILS: Visit protectyourboundaries.ca, where, for a cost that varies depending on the surveyor (usually $200 to $300), homeowners can find their exact property boundaries.
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he designer-decorated model home that just opened is another great reason to discover Impressions – a breathtaking master-planned community that features more than 70 acres of greenspace, community parks, ponds and two proposed community schools. Featuring stunning homes in an ideal location minutes from the heart of the historic village of Kleinburg. This is without a doubt one of the finest new home communities growing in the GTA. The current release features townhomes and semis, both with two-car garages, from $524,990 and 30-ft. detached homes from $614,990. Adding to the exceptional collection of homes available at Impressions, this release boasts an amazing selection of brand new designs. There’s such an abundance of selection that Homebuyers are sure to find something that meets their families’ lifestyle and needs. With construction already underway, this community is certainly taking shape, and you won’t have to wait long to start enjoying life in this exquisite family home community. Also, there are a number of homes currently available with early closings. One of the many fine models currently available at Impressions is the 28-ft. semi-detached, three-bedroom, two-car garage Pichot Elevation A. Offering a stylish ...continued on pg 26
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The impressive selection of nearby amenities extends well beyond those offered by this quaint Kleinburg setting.
and functional floor plan, this 1,779 sq. ft. gem of a home is one of the most outstanding models in Fieldgate’s innovative Laneway Collection. Designed with rear-facing double-car garages, these laneway homes maximize space while allowing for breathtaking elevations at the front of the home. The Pichot’s front elevation features large windows and a charming covered porch, creating an impression of classic small town elegance. The Pichot offers the option to include a separate side door entrance as well. The interior of the home is perhaps even more remarkable. The main floor features a large formal room and a spacious gourmet kitchen. Beyond the kitchen is a Great Room, which is linked by a breezeway to the garage at the back of the home. Maximizing on space, the breezeway features both a laundry room and a powder room. Behind the Great Room and adjacent to the breezeway is an intimate courtyard, perfect for backyard barbecues. Upstairs, the master suite boasts a walk-in closet and lavish ensuite, which includes a separate oval soaker tub and shower. Bedrooms two and three offer large closets and convenient proximity to the main upstairs bathroom. The Pichot is priced from $574,990. Throughout all of the GTA, there’s no place quite like the Village of Kleinburg. Perfectly nestled between the east and west branches of the Humber River, Kleinburg offers all the pleasures of small town life just minutes from the big city conveniences of Vaughan and the surrounding area. This is a place where the old and the new are weaved together to create a vibrant tapestry of inspired community living – a place that celebrates arts and culture, a place that celebrates family and friends. Kleinburg’s main street is the perfect setting for a leisurely afternoon stroll past charming boutiques, cafés and restaurants. This is also a community that celebrates our nation’s rich cultural heritage: the village is famously home to The McMichael Canadian Art Collection, an exclusive showcase for Canadian art. For nature lovers, the Kortright Centre for Conservation – renown for its hiking, bird watching and outdoor education programs – is just minutes away, along with Bindertwine Park’s breathtaking walking trails, as is Copper Creek, one of the GTA’s premier golf clubs. The impressive selection of nearby amenities extends well beyond those offered by this quaint Kleinburg setting. Vaughan’s many other charming neighbourhoods also offer convenient shopping destinations – such as Vaughan Mills – boasting a host of major retailers and top name brands. Commuting is made easy with Hwys. 27, 400, 427 and 407 all just minutes away. To learn more about Impressions, visit fieldgatehomes.com today or to speak with a sales representative call 905.893.9500.
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//MORTGAGE FINESSE
DOING THE MATH
Choosing between fixed and variable rate mortgages » by CALUM ROSS Year over year, perhaps the most contested issue in the mortgage market is the age-old decision of choosing between a fixed and variable rate mortgage. Hundreds
CALUM ROSS
is senior vice-president and practicing mortgage agent with The Mortgage Centre. He has appeared on Canada AM, Investment Television, BNN and Citytv. He holds an MBA in finance and is an Accredited Mortgage Professional. He can be reached at 416.410.9905.
of thousands of dollars of personal financial research dollars have been poured into making the case and giving the final decisive pearl of wisdom to consumers. Here is some wisdom that will work in any set of market conditions, and perhaps most importantly, will help you determine the best choice for your own personal risk tolerance and financial circumstances. Anyone who suggests you should go with either a fixed or variable rate mortgage without knowing your long term goals, the longer term picture of your cash flow and your own individual risk tolerance, is a financial professional you should be very wary of. I have more than seven years of post-secondary education, I have worked directly in the global treasury operations of one of Canada’s big five banks, and I can assure you – anyone who pretends to know what is going to happen with long term interest rates is either delusional or has a grossly exaggerated opinion of themselves. At any given time, Canada’s capital markets represent about three per cent or less of global capital markets and our economy is heavily reliant on exports to our key trading partners. For Canadian mortgage consumers, no matter how closely we watch our own economy, we will always be subject to changes in our capital markets (debt and equity markets) as a result of shocks to the global system and particularly shocks to our key trading partner – the United States of America. What this means to the fixed versus variable decision is this: at any given time, there is a set spread between the difference in the discounted five-year fixed rate (the most popular long-term mortgage product) and the discounted variable rate product. This spread can increase or decrease in response to movements in the overnight lending rate set by the Bank of Canada and the Government of Canada bond market. This difference in rate represents the premium that mortgage consumers have to pay for the peace of mind that a longer term fixed mortgage offers. Conversely, the difference in savings for going variable represents the reward for taking on the extra risk of not locking in your rate and protecting yourself against future potential rate movements. In reality, the only thing a longer term fixed mortgage gives you is a guarantee against your rate and subsequently your payment moving for a longer period. In fact, it is essentially an insurance premium against interest rate risk, and like all insurance premiums, they change and are more or less valuable to different market participants.
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The difference between this longer term fixed rate and the variable rates, rise and fall in different market conditions. Traditionally, the difference between short and long-term rates is highest when inflation is high – at some of these points in time, the difference was more than two per cent. When inflation is extraordinarily low, the difference in these two rates has been as low as less than 0.5 per cent. Regardless of the difference in the two rates, the relative cost-benefit analysis really comes down to your own tolerance for risk and how much you ultimately pay (cost) for that piece of mind, or stand to gain (save) from taking the extra risk. Only you can ultimately gauge that decision, but if you want to do the math, it is fairly simple – just multiply the mortgage balance you have or were considering taking between the difference in the fixed versus variable. For example – if you have a $100,000 mortgage and the difference between a competitive fixed rate mortgage and a variable rate mortgage is one per cent, then the additional premium per year for that peace of mind is $1,000 or $100,0000 x (the difference in interest rates). If this cost seems reasonable, you are likely psychologically suited for a longer term fixed mortgage. If it seems expensive, you are more likely a candidate for a variable rate mortgage. One final caveat: there is no amount of financial gain that ever warrants putting yourself under financial duress. When it comes to mortgage or financial decisions, the wise consumer does not take on more risk than they can financially handle. The implication – if you can’t afford an upswing in rates then going variable is not a sound decision in any economy.
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//COVER STORY
Designer decorated models
NOW OPEN AT FIELDSTONE
T
he ability to experience estate living takes on a new dimension since Brookfield Residential opened its two new designer decorated model homes at its master-planned community in Mono. The models feature inspired surroundings, with the latest design trends creating sophisticated interior spaces. “We are thrilled to unveil these two spectacular models to highlight the exceptional design components both inside and out, and provide our guests with a taste a what they might expect in a home at Fieldstone,” says Marc Thibault, vice-president of sales and marketing at Brookfield Residential. “Models are inspiring and provide homeowners the opportunity to actually walk the space and envision how they and their family might one day call it home. The models also showcase some of our standard and upgraded features and finishes, as well as some very creative design ideas to bring the spaces to life.” Fieldstone is a master-planned community of 340 estate style homes, with homesites ranging from 60- to more than 120-ft. wide. All of the homesites are extra deep, compared to traditional subdivisions, with a number of homes backing on to protected greenspace. The feature list for these homes is vast, with many of the items that today’s homeowners come to expect, such as hardwood, granite or quartz, nine-ft. ceilings, upgraded kitchen cabinets and a panorama view Window which floods the rear of your home with an abundance of natural light, to name a few. 032 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | NOVEMBER 1 - 15, 2014
LOCATION Mono HOUSING TYPE Master-planned community of 340 estate style homes on homesites ranging from 60- to more than 120-ft. wide CONTACT brookfieldhomes.ca
The models at Fieldstone feature two very popular designs, including the Preston, a 60-ft. two-storey design, and the Cheshire, a 70-ft. bungalow with loft design. Each is unique in its own right and features modern designs to maximize living spaces, including gourmet kitchens, grand family rooms, luxurious ensuites and relaxing master retreats.
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Now in its first phase of construction, Fieldstone will be home to more than 100 families by the end of this year. The grand homes lining the streets – all 60-ft. designs or greater, provide instant curb appeal and are an impressive display of architectural styling and detail. A second phase is now available for purchase, with a wide variety of 60- and 70-ft. designs on various homesites from the $600’s. Brookfield also recently opened a decorated townhome model at its Pathways community in Caledon East. The Bloomfield model is an urban upscale townhome and is an entertainer’s dream, with an incredible outdoor covered amenity deck. There are two other finished townhomes to tour and a good selection of homesites remaining. “We know that folks love to walk models and couldn’t be any more proud of all of these homes,” says Thibault. “It is important for us to design spaces where families can interact through increased connectivity regardless if it is a townhome or larger estate style home. All of the careful planning and meticulous attention to detail has paid off, to the benefit of our homeowners.” Brookfield is dedicated to creating the best places to call home, and has built more than 25,000 homes in Ontario since 1956. Brookfield’s ongoing commitment to quality, design and customer service has earned the company several highly coveted industry recognitions including the JD Power and Associates Award for Highest in Customer Satisfaction and Ontario Builder of the Year from OHBA and Tarion. Brookfield currently has active communities in Alliston (Treetops), Aurora (Arbors), Bradford (Grand Central), Bowmanville (BrookHill), Caledon East (Pathways), Mono (Fieldstone), Niagara-on-the-Lake (The Village), Tottenham (Willow Glen) and Uxbridge (Fox Trail). For more information about Brookfield, visit brookfieldhomes.ca NOVEMBER 1 - 15, 2014 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 033
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//TAXING ISSUES
Building equity » by HENRY CHOO CHONG
Q
Currently, my wife and I are renting. However, we would like to buy a home and build some equity. Can you offer some advice for a young, upwardly mobile couple?
Geoffrey and Diane, Toronto
HENRY CHOO CHONG,
CGA, sits on many committees and provides accounting and tax services to individuals and businesses in the GTA. He can be reached at 416.485.5225. Questions to Taxing Issues can be emailed to choochonghcga@yahoo.ca
A
There are many investment vehicles that can give you healthy returns. You do not necessarily have to buy a home to increase your wealth. However, a home is one of the only tax-free investments still available to the middle class. Buying a home is a long-term commitment and investment. Today’s historically low interest rates make purchasing a home extremely appealing – particularly if your rent paid is greater than $1,000 per month. Why should you pay someone else’s mortgage?
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:
›› Determine what you can afford and stick to that price. All too often, buyers tour several homes and the only one they desire happens to be thousands of dollars over their budget. Remember, keep your head out of the clouds. Commit to a mortgage, not a stress asylum. ›› Shop and negotiate with several financial institutions for the best interest rate, terms and conditions. You may be surprised at how competitive the banks are for your mortgage business. Shopping for a mortgage can be as easy as a few clicks of your mouse. ›› S et a formal plan to help save for a first home. Sit down, plan the steps necessary to achieve your goals, and follow through! ›› Improve/maintain your credit rating by paying all your bills on time. One-day-late payments are still considered late. This could influence your negotiating power for the best mortgage. ›› Make sure current monthly mortgage payments are manageable and will continue to be so even when interest rates rise in the next several years and payments increase. ›› P ut down as much as possible to avoid taking out a high-ratio mortgage that incurs additional cost and interest. A five-per-cent down payment on a home leaves little equity. ›› Set aside an additional three per cent of the purchase price of the house for closing costs such as Land Transfer Tax, legal fees and disbursements, moving costs and other incidentals. Speak to your lawyer who will be able to give you the heads up on what to expect. ›› Take advantage of the first-time Home Buyers Plan (HBP) to use your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) as part of the down payment. An individual and spouse, provided they qualify, may withdraw up to $25,000 each from their RRSP, tax-free, for a total of up to $50,000 toward your home and other purchase-related costs. If you have never used the HBP, contribute your savings for the home into your RRSPs and take advantage of the tax deduction. Then, use these savings for a down payment. You will have 15 years to repay the amounts to your RRSP, starting after the second year of your withdrawal. Continue to follow the real estate market trends and buy when you are ready, not when the market is ready for you.
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//IN THE NEWS
New home sales and prices CONTINUE STRONG PERFORMANCE Both prices and sales of new homes in the GTA continue to be strong performers, while other developments in the building industry are revealing some new trends in certain home categories. The new-home market continues to perform above the 10-year average after three quarters, according to the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD). According to RealNet Canada Inc., BILD’s official source for new-home market intelligence, there were 30,143 sales of new homes and condominiums across the region as of Sept. 30 – up 54 per cent from last year and sitting nine per cent above the 10-year average. “This continued increase in new-home sales shows that purchasers remain confident in the market,” says BILD president and CEO Bryan Tuckey. “With the GTA experiencing an annual growth of up to 100,000 people, it is important that the industry builds approximately 35,000 homes each year so that they have a place to live.” Highrise sales in September resulted in the third-best on record, while sales of ground-related homes increased 39 per cent from September 2013. The RealNet New Home Price Index for lowrise housing increased five per SEPTEMBER '14
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Both prices and sales of new homes in the GTA continue to be strong performers, while other developments in the building industry are revealing some new trends in certain home categories. cent to $689,611 for a new record high. Meanwhile, the highrise price grew four per cent to $450,014. With the price of new lowrise homes in the GTA approaching $700,000, prospective buyers are increasingly looking at more affordable options. Condos are the obvious choice for many, and the favoured home type for many first-time buyers. Prospective buyers in the GTA may be happy to learn that developers are building more two-bedroom units – a preferred choice. The number of two-bedrooms has climbed to 41 per cent this year, compared to 31 per cent in 2011, according to RealNet. But these condos come at a cost – unit sizes are trending down, while prices continue to rise. Townhomes have also become an increasingly popular home option due to the rising prices of new detached homes in recent years. But prices of towns are expected to rise significantly over the next few years, due to record highs in land acquisition costs, says Carras. Land prices for medium density housing hit $2 million per acre in the third quarter, up from about $1.5 million in 2012 and slightly more than $1 million in 2011.
LOWRISE
2012 2013 2014
151 245 200 68 253 161
PEEL
447 300 535
YORK
385 311 632
TORONTO GTA
JAN-SEPT Source: RealNet Canada Inc.
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24
43
1,065 1,133 1,571
11,600 8,792 13,733
HIGHRISE
2012 2013 2014
11 0 18
13 70 101
78 79 221
739 1,064 1,733
362 180 189
1,203 1,393 2,262
13,966 10,745 16,410
TOTAL
2012 2013 2014 162 245 218
81 323 262
525 379 756
753 1,088 1,776 747 491 821
2,268 2,526 3,833
25,566 19,537 30,143
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t Primont Homes, we’ve always prided ourselves in putting our customers first. Guided by this commitment, we’re continuing to go above and beyond to create the finest new home communities in the GTA so you can find the home you’ve always dreamed of with Primont Homes. Brampton’s Centretown community features an impressive array of
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breathtaking townhomes and picture perfect two-car garage singles in a stunning master-planned community. Located in the northwest part of Brampton, Mount Pleasant is a charming storybook community of unparalleled beauty. Bordering picturesque greenspace, yet offering all the major conveniences of Brampton – such as shopping, schools, restaurants and more – Mount Pleasant is a neighbourhood that truly offers the best of all worlds. And with easy access to Brampton Transit, GO Transit and Hwy. 410, it’s easy to get anywhere you want to go when you live at Centretown in Mount Pleasant. Centretown’s
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exquisite freehold townhomes and single-detached homes are priced from $375,900 with only five per cent down and $10,000 in cash back. Visit the sales centre, located on Mississauga Road, just North of Bovaird, or call 905.495.5067. Another exceptional community offered by Primont Homes is Renaissance Townes in Woodbridge. Renaissance Townes offers the finest collection of executive townhomes that Vaughan has ever seen. Distinctive elevations of brick, stucco and stone create an atmosphere of refined elegance. And with exquisite premium features and finishes, every home is a true work of art in this breathtaking family community. Located in the heart of Woodbridge, the residents of Renaissance Townes can also enjoy a renaissance of convenient living, with an amazing selection of shops, restaurants, and recreation facilities and more all nearby. And with easy access to Hwys. 400, 407 and 401, you’re never too far from where you want to be in this distinctive community setting. These exquisite freehold townhomes start from just $569,900. Visit the sales centre located on Major Mackenzie, West of Weston Road in Woodbridge or call 905.417.3363. Construction is well under way at Primont’s popular Heirloom community. This inviting family community of stylish towns is in an exceptional Markham location, just minutes from Hwys. 404 and 407. Homes feature beautiful brick and stucco exteriors and a fine selection of interior features and finishes. And with schools, shopping, restaurants, a community centre, neighbourhood parks and GO transit nearby, you’re not just moving in to a home, you’re moving in to a vibrant, established community. Heirlooms townhomes start from just $509,900. Only a few homes remain in this great community, so visit the sales centre today on Hwy. 7, east of 9th line, or call 905.201.2804.
LOCATION: Brampton, Woodbridge, Markham HOUSING TYPE: Centretown, Brampton, townhomes and singledetached homes; Renaissance Townes, Woodbridge, executive townhomes SALES CENTRE: Brampton, Mississauga Road north of Bovaird, call 905.495.5067; Woodbridge, Major Mackenzie west of Weston Road, call 905.417.3863 CONTACT: primonthomes.com
Coming soon from Primont Homes are two new communities in highly sought-after locations. Jade Garden in Markham and Seasons in Caledon are opening in the spring of 2015. Jade Garden will offer an elegant collection of townhomes and Seasons in Caledon will feature exquisite 36- and 42-ft. singledetached homes. Register now at primonthomes.com to ensure you stay at the front of the line for these two great new communities. For more information on any of these wonderful Primont communities, visit primonthomes.com NOVEMBER 1 - 15, 2014 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 041
//IN THE NEWS
EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW OPENING OF BEACON HILL – BOWMANVILLE’S
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This November, homebuyers will be given an exclusive advance opportunity to own a fabulous new home at Beacon Hill – Averton Homes’ newest housing development in the heart of Bowmanville. Proud to be part of the Bowmanville community, Beacon Hill’s Preview Opening will allow homebuyers to first lot selection and special preview prices. The Beacon Hill sales office is under construction. In one of the best, well established areas for luxury single-family homes, Beacon Hill will offer today’s homebuyer a selection of 40-ft. lots, together with an array of exterior elevations, spacious floorplans, and luxurious features and finishes. 042 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | NOVEMBER 1 - 15, 2014
Located in an established area in Bowmanville, residents at Beacon Hill will be in proximity to some of the best shops, restaurants and services, including the state-of-the-art Lake Ridge Health Facility. Rich in history and culture, Bowmanville annual festivities – including the Apple Festival and the Fabulous Fifties Festival – are renowned throughout Ontario. Averton Homes is one of Canada’s elite national home builders – with the vision, the resources and the drive to build new home communities from coast to coast. The company unites the talent and track records of Ontario’s Beaverbrook Homes and Alberta’s Westbrook Homes. The organization that was established in 1958 in Toronto as a family-run business now has a new name and a strong presence in Canada’s strongest real estate markets. Averton Homes has become a bold new player in the country’s residential building sector while maintaining the reputation for quality and customer service that it has always enjoyed. For an invitation to attend the Beacon Hill Preview Opening and to learn more about this fabulous community, register at averton.ca Averton Homes also just launched two new model homes at Victoria Highlands in Mount Albert. Homebuyers are welcome to tour the new models and get a firsthand look at the spectacular homes Averton builds.
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Toronto continues to be among THE TOP MARKETS IN THE COUNTRY While housing markets across the country simmer to some degree, that’s not the case in Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver where prices are rising sharply, according to a new report from BMO Economics. The report shows that strong demand and lean listings in the “Hot-3” markets have sent prices soaring, while most other regions have cooled. Prices are flat in Montreal and Ottawa, and falling in Saguenay and Saint John. A few western cities have also caught a chill, including Regina (where prices have dropped -2.4 per cent year-over-year) and Victoria (-9 per cent since 2010). According to Sal Guatieri, senior economist, BMO Capital Markets, reasons behind the nationwide cool-down are clear. “The housing boom that began early last decade effectively ended with the 2008 recession and several turns of the mortgage-access screws,” says Guatieri. “Despite reasonable valuations, most regions won’t regain their former pep, as interest rates are likely to climb next year.” However, more puzzling are the rapid price gains in Calgary and Toronto, and the quick recovery in Vancouver. The report notes five factors driving activity in the three cities: STRONG POPULATION GROWTH: The combined population of the Hot-3 has risen twice as fast as other regions for the past decade – a cumulative 23 per cent vs 11 per cent. THE YOUTH MOVEMENT: When baby boomers flocked to Toronto in the late 1980s, sales and prices bolted skyward. Today, their older children are one of the fastest growing age groups. The prime homebuying cohort of 30-to-39 year olds is outpacing the general population (1.8 per cent vs 1.1 per cent). SOLID JOB GROWTH IS A MAINSTAY: While Calgary’s blistering pace has moderated due to lower energy prices, it’s still running faster than two per cent year-over-year, and Vancouver’s rate has sped up to above three per cent. Toronto’s employment weakened recently, but only after growing two per cent in the spring and four per cent last year. Elsewhere, job growth is running at a more pedestrian 1.1 per cent pace. RECORD LOW MORTGAGE RATES: The typical family in Vancouver would need to spend a whopping 62 per cent of income on mortgage payments to buy a bungalow, and this jumps to 75 per cent if rates were two percentage points higher. In Toronto, it would take 42 per cent of income currently, moving up to 50 per cent if rates were to rise two percentage points. While Calgary is still affordable, with mortgage costs on a benchmark home requiring 23 per cent of income, this won’t last if prices continue to leapfrog income. FOREIGN WEALTH: Anecdotes from builders and realtors suggest foreign wealth is a significant factor in a number of high-end neighborhoods in Vancouver and, to a lesser extent, Toronto.
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The report also states that worsening affordability means that all three of these markets will cool when borrowing costs eventually increase. “Pricey Vancouver and Toronto are likely to face moderate price declines, while stillaffordable Calgary could get off more lightly,” says Guatieri. He adds that raising borrowing costs or restricting mortgage access would act to cool these three hot markets, but such actions would also risk freezing demand in other parts of the country where the boom ended years ago. Laura Parsons, mortgage expert, BMO Bank of Montreal, notes that especially as conditions change, it’s important Canadians stress-test their mortgage and housing costs against a higher interest rate. “Gauging the stability of your mortgage by stress testing it against a higher interest rate is key to making a responsible and informed home buying decision,” says Parsons. “Many mortgage holders and potential buyers, especially in larger cities, need to evaluate different circumstances, and the likelihood of being able to afford their purchase long term.” Parsons adds that those looking to buy in today’s market should consider speaking with a mortgage specialist who can help them establish a plan to ensure long term affordability.
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When buying a new home, your Agreement of Purchase and Sale (APS) is your protection. If it is not in writing and signed for or initialed by you and the builder, it will probably not be binding. Here’s a story that illustrates how important this is from every perspective. Mary went into a sales office and executed an APS. The APS provided that she could terminate based on her lawyer’s review within three days of execution, provided the notice was given to the builder in writing within that time. Mary messed about and on the third day called the sales agent to cancel the deal. All Mary had to do was deliver a notice in writing on that day. The sales agent did not tell her that and she didn’t see a lawyer in time. She thought she had read the APS carefully enough herself and didn’t realize what she had to do. The sales agent told her he would have to check with head office to see if she could be let out and he would get back to her. Either the agent deliberately misled her or just didn’t know what the APS said. He never called her back and when she later went to the office to get back her deposit, another agent told her the deal was firm. Mary is facing potentially large legal fees and a lot of aggravation and anxiety before this is sorted out. The builder may be nice and let Mary out, but there is no guarantee. There are two morals of the story: ›› 1. If you have a clause that allows you a chance to have your lawyer review the APS, do it immediately. ›› 2. If it affects real estate, make sure it is in writing – whether it is a promise from an agent as to what you are getting or what you are not paying for or a notice to the builder.
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Here is a checklist of important common APS clauses: LEVIES AND DEVELOPMENT CHARGES: You will find
them in the offer, usually in fine print, that states that if the builder gets charged later, he can pass the charges on to you or you need to pay an adjustment for them on closing. Make sure these clauses are deleted or a monetary maximum is written into the offer. DRIVEWAYS: Offers often indicate the builder is including the driveway in the price, and on closing there appears a charge. This is for the second or finishing coat. Be careful. GENER AL: Make sure you understand that the builder may not yet have all municipal approvals. For example, your lot could be eliminated and you might be required to accept a different and potentially less desirable lot; your elevation could be reversed; you may lose your walkout in the back or be required to pay if you are required to have one due to engineering changes; colours and materials might change and substitute materials of the same or better quality may be used. There may be a clause that says if it turns out your lot or house is bigger or smaller, you have to be satisfied with it. EXTR A COSTS: Get precise dollar amounts or maximums for the following: water and hydro installation and meters; subdivision costs – fences, walls, bushes and trees; grading and damage deposit – some builders agree to give it back and some don’t; hydro trenching and gas hookup, survey cost. LAW SOCIETY LEV Y: Many builders include a clause asking that you pay their lawyers $50 plus HST. Have this clause deleted. MORTGAGE CLAUSES: Are you stuck with the builder’s mortgage and terms or do you have the right to arrange for your own mortgage with the institution of your choice? Is there a clause requiring you to accept the builder’s lawyer’s undertaking to discharge the mortgage without a discharge statement or direction to pay funds to the lender? Is the builder trying to make you pay to obtain partial discharges of a blanket mortgage? TITLE: This is one of those areas where your lawyer is integral. You need to look out for clauses that say you have to accept the builder’s undertaking to give you a transfer if one is not available on closing. You have to check to see what restrictions will run with the transfer and how they will affect you. This means things such as access to your property and rights of re-entry, schools, burms, drainage, noise and environmental issues.
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Canada’s hottest real estate market? YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED Canada’s strong housing performance has been well documented – and the envy of many countries. But would you be able to guess the hottest real estate market in the country? You might be surprised. According to the latest House Price Survey from Royal LePage, Canada’s hottest real estate market is not Toronto or Vancouver, as you might expect. It’s Calgary. Nationally, the average price of a home in Canada rose between 4.4 per cent and 6.1 per cent year-over-year in the third quarter of 2014. During this period, the average price of a standard two-storey home rose 5.5 per cent to $441,714, while detached bungalows increased 6.1 per cent to $405,101. Condominiums on average showed slightly lower year-over-year gains, posting a 4.4 per cent increase to $257,377. “In the seven years since the Canadian housing market began its recovery from the worldwide recession, home price growth has been robust,
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Calgary: The housing market continues to be among the strongest in the country. Demand was strong across all housing types. often greater than the long-term average of approximately five per cent,” says Phil Soper, president and chief executive of Royal LePage. “We are now experiencing a natural slowing in the rate of year-over-year price appreciation, with real estate markets moderating in most parts of the country, a transition to what our agents refer to as a ‘Goldilocks market,’ one that is neither too hot, nor too cold. To be clear, we expect home prices to continue to grow in the months ahead, but at a slower rate than we have seen in recent years.” SUMMARIES OF SELECT CANADIAN REAL ESTATE MARKETS: Calgary: The housing market continues to be among the strongest in the country.
Demand was strong across all housing types. The average price for standard condominiums surged 11.8 per cent year-over-year to $294,156, and detached bungalows increased 10.8 per cent to $515,844. Standard two-storey home prices were consistent with this trend, increasing 9.2 per cent to $499,811. Edmonton: Also saw strong price appreciation across all housing types. Detached bungalow prices showed the strongest gain, increasing 6.0 per cent year-over-year to $357,240. Standard two-storey home prices rose 5.3 per cent to $379,463, while standard condominiums climbed a healthy 5.8 per cent to $232,340. Toronto: Low levels of inventory combined with an unseasonably active August market contributed to significant price increases across all major housing types. Standard condominium prices saw the greatest increase, rising 8.0 per cent year-overyear to $383,039. Detached bungalows rose 7.2 per cent to $618,088, while prices for standard two-storey homes increased 7.6 per cent to $733,317. Vancouver: Price increases remained strong in the third quarter. Detached bungalows saw the largest increase, climbing 6.1 per cent to $1.13 million. Standard two-storey homes also experienced strong growth, rising 5.6 per cent to $1.22 million. Standard condominium prices cooled slightly by 0.2 per cent to $502,869. Ottawa: The slower winter and spring seasons left the market with a surplus of inventory in the third quarter, holding prices relatively flat in the region. Detached bungalow and standard two-storey home prices each increased by 1.2 per cent year-over-year, to $403,091 and $406,264, respectively. Standard condominium prices declined slightly, dropping 0.3 per cent to $258,132. Montreal: The average price of detached bungalows increased 2.6 per cent year-over-year to $296,857. In the same quarter, standard two-storey homes and condominiums remained relatively flat, rising 0.2 per cent to $403,714 and 0.5 per cent to $241,000, respectively.
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I’ve got an amazing circle of friends. Toronto and I have a special connection – the 404. With its extension and my new exit, we’re closer than ever before. Newmarket’s one of my best and closest. A true, be-right-there friend that’s just 10 minutes away. Aurora and I are super close, too. She’s sweet and charming, like a sister. Richmond Hill and Markham have big personalities and are only a half hour away. 058 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | NOVEMBER 1 - 15, 2014
MY BIG, BEAUTIFUL TOWN CENTRE
Now let me tell you about my favourite part – my future Town Centre. It’s going to be big and beautiful and full of shops, restaurants and squares where people can stroll, dine and share stories. A place that’s close to my heart. It’ll be a real people place, brimming with activity and excitement. 129 ACRES OF PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS & SCHOOLS
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Kylemore’s Village Gate NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD OF EXECUTIVE HOMES LAUNCHES IN MARKHAM Kylemore Communities introduces an exclusive new collection of executive homes on 50-ft. lots in the masterplanned Angus Glen Community. Village Gate will be a private neighbourhood of 56 residences, bordered by mature trees and the south course of prestigious Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham. “We opened Stollery Estates earlier this year and quickly sold all the 50-ft. lots. Village Gate was designed in response to buyer demand. The neighbourhood is set on a prime piece of land in the Angus Glen community and will become a special place within our master-plan,” says Patrick O’Hanlon president Kylemore Communities. City of Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, members of Council and VIPs joined O’Hanlon for the official ribboncutting to launch Village Gate. Kylemore also celebrated the opening of a sumptuous new custom home model plus a newly renovated Dublin model home, both beautifully appointed by Jane Lockhart Interior Design in Toronto. “The continued desire for our Angus Glen homes is a combination of great architecture, superior materials and craftsmanship, and beautiful streetscapes. Our collaboration with Jane Lockhart to showcase the interiors, completes the picture of a home families will appreciate living in,” says O’Hanlon. Spectacular four- and five-bedroom homes in Village Gate range from 3,100 to 4,340 sq. ft., all on expansive 50-ft. lots. The Executive Collection is priced from $2.15 million. Almost half of the lots have a fabulous ravine location, and prices start from $2.55 million. Jane Lockhart and her team have decorated and furnished a magnificent new 5,300-sq.-ft. custom home model 060 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | NOVEMBER 1 - 15, 2014
Patrick O’Hanlon (centre), Mayor Frank Scarpitti (his left) and Jane Lockhart with the Kylemore and Jane Lockhart Interior Design teams. and, at the same time, have overseen a makeover of the five-year old Dublin model home – a highly popular design among buyers. “Our purchasers are sophisticated and knowledgeable; they know what they like and we have to ensure that our model homes keep pace with the times,” says O’Hanlon. “For the first time in our history, we made the decision to renovate an existing model home, even though the decor and furnishings still looked great. We believe it is important to showcase the newest and most desirable finishes, and it may become a new business venture for us,” he adds. The model homes are now open. Village Gate residences will have a selection of luxurious features such as 10-ft. smooth ceilings on the main level with upgraded eight-ft. doors; nine-ft. ceiling heights on the second floor and in the basement. In the kitchen, Kylemore offers a choice of deluxe Downsview Kitchens cabinetry, a fabulous Sub-Zero and Wolf stainless steel appliance package and double edge granite countertops. Additional finishes include Vintage engineered oak hardwood flooring on the main and second level, oak stairs, gas fireplaces; natural stone flooring in foyer; and upgraded Grohe plumbing fixture package in bathrooms. Village Gate homes will benefit from an upgraded light fixture package, 20 interior LED pot lights, LED exterior soffit lights and upgraded Baldwin door lever hardware and steeple hinges. During the Grand Opening, Kylemore includes these extras valued at $260,000 in the purchase price plus $50,000 towards upgrades at decor. The company offers numerous options to add one’s personal style to this generous interior finishes package. Situated on the south side of Major MacKenzie Drive and west of Kennedy Road, Village Gate residents will enjoy an abundance of amenities that are located close by. Fore more information, visit kylemorecommunities.com
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You are known for your fabulous sense of style. How do you like to dress when you entertain?
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If you could cook with anyone, who would it be?
J: My grandmother, she is my muse. We cook together all the time, and she is so inspiring.
You love to entertain and throw beautiful, inspiring parties. What are your top entertaining tips?
1. Making food ahead of time – it is a huge sanity saver. 2. Use rental companies for tables, chairs, glassware, utensils and linens – it is a lot less expensive than people realize.
3. Being present in the moment. I can spend so much time
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Where do you look for inspiration when planning a party?
J: My cousin Tori’s blog, fraichenutrition.com – she’s a
dietitian and an incredible cook, she inspires me with her euro-rustic approach to food, which I love. And, in terms of decor, I look to Monika Hibbs. She has beautiful style.
What do you love most about entertaining?
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serving them the best food I can make, putting on the best party I can. I want people to leave having had a really great time. That makes me really happy.
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Chilled Caprese Tomato Bites This ideal finger food is a no-cook, littleprep, handmade crowd pleaser created by Jillian Harris and inspired by the LG Door-in-Door Refrigerator. The tomato gives a farm-fresh feel, while the creamed mozzarella adds a rich taste. Ingredients
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 3 tbsp. heavy whipping cream 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 6 fresh basil leaves 1 garlic clove, minced Directions
Scoop out and discard pulp of cherry tomatoes. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain and insert skewer. In a food processor, combine the cream, mozzarella cheese, basil and garlic; cover and process until blended. Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Fill with cheese mixture.
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90 Niagara
416-981-0036
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from $351,000
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Axiom
fieldgatehomes.com •
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from $250,000
25 8H
Menkes
Humber Mews
416-259-2525
•
from $520,000
7 3I
86
Menkes
Dwell City Town
416-259-2525
•
from $390,000
7 3I
87
Menkes
Bloom Park Towns
416-730-1600
•
from $690,000
7 8B
89
Decade Homes
Yorkdale Village phase II
416-638-5656
•
from $320,000
65 6D
2
National Homes
The Churchill Collection in Forest Hill 416-922-1414
•
from $1400,000
7G
4
Georgian Corporation
Lex Towns
416-428-3419
•
• •
from $495,000
12G
5
Tiffany Park Homes
Westhaven
416-792-6655
•
from $633,000
3G
5
Graywood Developments Ltd
Westhaven
416-792-6655
•
from $633,000
3G
6
Coventry Homes
Danforth’s Crossing
416-924-8338
•
from $450,000
12G
7
Fieldgate Homes
The Brownstones at Westown
lidvest.com
•
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from $620,000
4E
8
Emsatec Canada Inc.
The Brownstones 5
416-531-7760
•
•
from $350,000
6G
9
Lindvest Properties
The Brownstones at Westown
lindvest.com
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from $330,000
4C
9
Lindvest Properties
Grand Cornell Brownstones in Markham lindvest.com
•
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from $340,000
4C
9
Lindvest Properties
Corporate
lindvest.com
•
•
from $195,000
4C
11
Tribute Communities
Canterbury
647-352-2130
•
from $767,000
9E
12
National Homes
The Townes of Richview
416-746-1234
•
from $570,000
3E
13
Insoho Developments
Highland Creek Collection
ownhighlandcreek.com •
•
from $650,000
17D
14
Dunpar Homes
The Ossington
416-253-5888
•
from $700,000
7G
15
Mattamy Homes
Downsview Park
www.mattamyhomes.com
from $270,000
6C
16
Conservatory Group
Oakdale Village
416-243-0567
•
from $429,000
5C
20
Beaverbrook Homes
Evolution
416-747-9691
• from $270,000
3H
28
Pemberton Group
Park Lake Residences
416-769-4343
• from $180,000
5H
34
H&R Developments
Westown
hr-newhomes.com •
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5C
41
Monarch Corporation
Evergreen
416-495-3526
•
from $470,000
14F
43
Aspen Ridge Homes
Scenic On Eglinton
416-805-1781
•
•
from $190,000
10F
49
Tribute Communities
RCMI
416-363-4800
50
Fieldgate Homes
Corktown Mews
corktownmews.ca
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77
Aspen Ridge Homes
Seventy Seven Charles
416-203-7034
• • from $2100,000
9H
78
Your Home Developments
Nature’s Path
647-340-6972
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from $280,000
17E
83
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Lilly Factory Towns
416-792-4872
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from $395,000
12G
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Braeburn Lane
sundancehomes.ca •
from $430,000
15D
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from $550,000
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from $520,000
45 4E
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905-893-9500
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from $520,000
45 4E
6 Primont Homes
Renaissance Townes
905-417-3363
from $570,000
12 8D
9 Treasure Hill Homes
Moda Urban Village
treasurehill.com
19 8E
10 Forest Hill Homes
Bridle Path of Thornhill
foresthillhomes.ca •
from $1400,000
27 13F
24 Fieldgate Homes
Vaughan Valley Estates
905-303-4728
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from $1252,000
Insert & 25 9F
32 Andrin Homes
Chelsea Station
andrinhomes.com •
44 Madison Homes
Thornhill
905-417-1203
•
from $1800,000
1 Country Wide Homes
Kleinburg Hills
KleinburgHills.com •
4E
1 Aspen Ridge Homes
Kleinburg Hills
aspenridgehomes.com •
4E
3 Tiffany Park Homes
Valleybrooke Estates
905-303-1620
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from $870,000
8E
4 Arista Homes
Vellore Woods
aristahomes.com •
from $690,000
8F
5 Aspen Ridge Homes
Upper West Side
uwscommunity.com •
from $1099,000
14D
5 Conservatory Group
Upper West Side
uwscommunity.com •
from $1099,000
14D
5 Country Wide Homes
Upper West Side
uwscommunity.com •
from $1099,000
14D
5 Regal Crest Homes
Upper West Side
uwscommunity.com •
from $1099,000
14D
5 Townwood Homes
Upper West Side
uwscommunity.com •
from $1099,000
14D
7 Lormel Homes
La Viva
lavivatowns.com
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from $350,000
5J
8 Fieldgate Homes
Kleinburg
905-893-9500
•
•
from $520,000
4E
24 Arista Homes
Vaughan Valley Estates
905-303-1929
•
from $800,000
8E
42 Dunpar Homes
Riverside Village
416-253-5888
•
from $519,000
46 Country Wide Homes
The Point at Woodbridge
905-907-1500
•
from $700,000
8E
47 Country Wide Homes
Upper Thornhill Estates
905-907-1500
•
from $900,000
14E
48 Beaverhall Homes
Regency Estates
905-265-2634
•
from $1301,000
6H
48 Graywood Developments Ltd Regency Estates
905-265-2634
•
from $1250,000
6H
51 Aspen Ridge Homes
King Oaks
905-539-0181
•
from $1100,000
11B
51 Great Gulf
King Oaks
905-833-6413
•
from $1300,000
11B
52 Zancor Homes
Royal Collection
905-833-0883
•
•
from $550,000
12A
53 Treasure Hill Homes
Thornhill Woods
treasurehill.com •
from $950,000
13g
54 Fieldgate Homes
Rivers Edge
905-320-5642
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• •
from $730,000
8E
55 Oskar Group
Le Sedici
lesedici.com
from $600,000
10E
56 Senator Homes
Bathurst 9130
289-597-4381
•
•
from $700,000
13G
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Heathwood Homes
Hampshire Mews
heathwood.com
from $480,000
51 5I
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Treasure Hill Homes
Urbantowns on Bayview
treasurehill.com
from $730,000
19 7Q
15 Forest Hill Homes
Jefferson Forest
foresthillhomes.ca •
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from $720,000
27 4H
3
Centra Homes
The Mills Collections
416-238-2404
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from $940,000
5J
4
Aspen Ridge Homes
Kettle Lakes Club
289-231-2849
•
from $550,000
6D
5
St. Regis Homes
Mission Hill on Bayview
905-884-8885
from $850,000 6C
6
Fieldgate Homes
The Humberlands
905-773-7738
•
from $850,000
2C
7
Highmark Homes
Nuvo
647-206-2276
•
$1100,000
2E
14 Arista Homes
Jefferson Forest
jeffersonforest.ca •
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from $586,000
4H
15 Madison Homes
Jefferson Forest
jeffersonforest.ca •
•
from $586,000
4H
16 Fieldgate Homes
Jefferson Forest
905-884-8017
•
•
from $586,000
4H
20 North Star Homes
King’s Crossing
416-291-9666
•
from $530,000
2E
22 Yorkwood Homes
Hillside Manors
905-770-4662
•
from $472,000
26 Arten Development Group
The Manors of Roseview Grand
roseviewgrand.com
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from $650,000
4L
27 Acorn Homes
Oak Knoll
905-773-9257
•
from $622,000
4C
28 Senator Homes
Richvale
senatorhomes.com •
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Fieldgate Homes
The New U
905-477-6464
• •
from $593,000
Insert & 25 5G
6
Primont Homes
Heirloom in Markham
905-201-2804
• •
from $510,000
12 7f
11 Madison Homes
Greensborough
madisonhomes.ca •
•
14 Aspen Ridge Homes
Woodland Hills
416-270-9484
from $450,000
•
11 7F IFC 9C
15 Fieldgate Homes
Aurora Trails
fieldgatehomes.com
•
• from $520,000
20 Fieldgate Homes
BlueSky Stouffville
fieldgatehomes.com
•
21 Andrin Homes
Glenway
andrinhomes.com •
30 Madison Homes
Cornell Rouge
cornellrouge.com •
•
from $650,000
11 & 49 8F
30 Forest Hill Homes
Cornell Rouge
cornellrouge.com
•
from $550,000
27 & 49 8f
50 Geranium Homes
Uptownes at Cardinal Point
905-640-9999
•
•
from $400,000
47 7F
1
Marydel Homes
Woodland Hills
905-898-7380
•
from $400,000
2
Beaverbrook Homes
The Terrace On Rouge Creek
905-640-7360
• •
from $390,000
17F
3
Mattamy Homes
St. John Forest
www.mattamyhomes.com
from $366,000
13E
4
Arista Homes
The New U
905-534-1564
•
• •
from $490,000
5G
4
Paradise Homes
The New U
905-477-0317
•
• •
from $490,000
5G
4
Starlane Home Corporation The New U
905-534-0493
•
• •
from $490,000
5G
5
Treasure Hill Homes
Accolades in Markham
905-471-2852
•
from $500,000
7
LeBovic Homes
Bovaird Trail
905-640-7361
•
• •
from $2597,000
14H
Insert & 25 13E 25 18f 21 10E
10B
6F
8
Country Wide Homes
Wismer Commons
905-907-1500
•
•
from $450,000
9
Brookfield Homes
The Arbors
905-503-0992
•
from $590,000
14F
9
Country Wide Homes
6F
The Arbors
905-907-1500
•
from $720,000
14F
10 Briarwood Homes
Havelock Town Manors
289-301-0077
•
from $560,000
12 Laurier Homes
windsong
905-201-5979
•
•
from $495,000
6G
12 Laurier Homes
Windsong North
905-201-5979
•
from $598,000
6G
13 National Homes
Stonehaven
416-746-1234
•
from $730,000
12D
13 National Homes
Stonehaven
416-746-1234
•
from $730,000
12D
15 Arista Homes
Aurora Trails
auroratrails.com •
•
from $400,000
13E
15 Paradise Homes
Aurora Trails
auroratrails.com •
•
from $400,000
13E
15 OPUS HOMES
Aurora Trails
auroratrails.com •
•
from $400,000
13E
16 Lindvest Properties
Auroraglen
lindvest.com
•
•
from $640,000
13E
17 Conservatory Group
Heritage Estates
905-640-2274
•
•
from $283,000
18E
18 Kylemore Communities
Angus Glen West Village
905-887-9950
•
from $2000,000
4G
19 New Era Homes
Landmark Estates
905-953-9046
from $550,000
11D
from $434,000
18F
6I
20 Starlane Home Corporation BlueSky Stouffville
starlanehomes.com •
24 Ballantry Homes
Cornell
ballantryhomes.com
• •
from $520,000
8g
28 Preston Homes
Copper Hills
905-954-4050
from $500,000
14E
30 Madison Homes
Forest Hill
cornellrouge.com
•
from $400,000
8F
41 Aspen Ridge Homes
Upper Cornell
905-554-3446
•
•
from $495,000
7F
42 National Homes
Wismer Woods
416-746-1234
•
• •
from $680,000
6G
50 Geranium Homes
The Neighbourhoods of Cardinal Point 905-640-9999
•
•
from $575,000
7F
50 Geranium Homes
Cardinal Point Downtown Stouffville 905-640-9999
•
•
from $600,000
7F
50 Geranium Homes
Copperstone Ballantrae
905-640-9999
•
•
from $1.1,000
7F
51 Oxford Homes
Coventry Valley
905-836-8902
from $600,000
9C
52 Fieldgate Homes
Potter’s Bend
905-294-3125
•
•
from $700,000
6G
53 H&R Developments
Castle Square
hr-newhomes.com
•
6g
54 Beaverbrook Homes
Victoria Highlands
416-924-0110
•
from $450,000
16B
55 Country Wide Homes
Woodland Hills
905-907-1500
•
10C
59 Primont Homes
Harmony
905-305-8871
•
62 North Star Homes
Mill Fair Village
NorttStarHomesInc.com
• from $500,000
6G
•
5I
64 Starlane Home Corporation Upper Unionville
905-534-0493
•
• •
from $520,000
5G
64 Paradise Homes
Upper Unionville
905-477-6464
•
•
from $520,000
5G
65 Fieldgate Homes
Victoria Manor
905-294-3125
•
from $896,000
3G
66 Treasure Hill Homes
Aurora Woods on Bayview
905-727-5794
•
from $769,000
13H
70 Mattamy Homes
Cornell
mattamyhomes.com
• from $390,000
7G
85 Orchard Ridge Homes
Prairiewood
orchardridgehomes.com •
from $800,000
16F
86 Cherrywood Homes
Glengrove on the Park
905-640-7571
from $250,000
18E
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central region: Markham, Aurora, Newmarket, Whitchurch-Stouffville
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Summerlyn Village
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17 Brookfield Homes
Grand Central
905-778-0873
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from $570,000
16 8I
19 Andrin Homes
Hillsborough
andrinhomes.com •
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Treetops
1-855-590-3577
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from $350,000
17 6I
44 Orchard Ridge Homes
Treetops
1-855-590-3577
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from $350,000
17 6I
59 Brookfield Homes
Fieldstone
1-855-379-1495
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from $600,000
31 5J
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Pacific Homes Limited
MarlLake Village
1-877-428-5115
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from $210,000
4F
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Red Berry Homes
MarlLake Village
1-877-428-5115
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from $210,000
4F
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Delpark Homes
Cedar Ridge
905-722-7210
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from $275,000
9G
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Losani Homes
Summit Shores
losanihomes.com/readybuilt
$390,000
2E
4
Mancini Homes
Princeton Woods
705-730-1978
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from $330,000
14E
5
National Homes
The Forest
416-746-1234
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from $480,000
6
Mariposa Homes
Trailside
705-329-3330
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from $249,000
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Mancini Homes
West Ridge Place Orillia
905-773-9997
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8C
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Fandor Homes
Hamptons on Big Bay Point
705-792-6807
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from $250,000
18D
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Grandview Homes
Big Bay Point
705-735-0732
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from $355,000
13E
10 Summerhill Homes
West Shore Lakeside Community
705-689-0001
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from $350,000
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11 Ballymore Homes
Lakeside Meadows
1-877-455-0201
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from $290,000
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11 Ballymore Homes
Lakeside Meadows
1-877-455-0201
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from $293,000
9g
12 Previn Court Homes
Victorian Village
1-855-777-3846
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from $335,000
13 Averton Homes
Victoria Highlands
416-924-0110
•
9H
13 Rosehaven Homes
Victoria Highlands
905-473-3225
•
9H
14 Rosehaven Homes
King Country Estates
905-558-0098
•
from $700,000
7k
14 Aspen Ridge Homes
King Country Estates
905-558-0255
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from $780,000
7k
14 Country Wide Homes
King Country Estates
905-907-1500
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from $750,000
7k
15 Marydel Homes
Seven Meadows
marydelhomes.com •
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from $290,000
10F
17 Brookfield Homes
Grand Central
905-778-0873
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from $515,000
18 Grandview Homes
Cromwell Place
705-735-0732
•
6G
24 Kaitlin Corporation
Blue Shores
1-866-625-2583
•
from $380,000
2E
32 Country Homes
Alcona by the Lake
1-866-531-3424
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from $300,000
7G
33 Sandiego Homes
Lakeside Living in Innisfil
705-436-5445
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from $285,000
7F
37 Pristine Homes
Pebbleshores
6I
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705-436-5547
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from $240,000
7G
39 Stonebridge Building Group Stonebridge by The Bay
1-877-420-0880
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from $200,000
5E
40 Royalpark Homes
Emerald Forest
royalpark.com
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from $200,000
41 Delpark Homes
Pretty River on Georgian Bay
1-888-257-1999
from $298,000
3E 6G
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42 RAYMAC Homes
Brennan Enclave
705-516-0681
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from $252,000
43 Bremont Homes
Centretown
1-877-855-1122
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from $234,000
45 Rosehaven Homes
Dreamfields in Bradford
dreamfieldbradford.com •
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45 Regal Crest Homes
Dreamfields in Bradford
dreamfieldsbradford.com •
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45 Country Wide Homes
Dreamfields in Bradford
dreamfieldsbradford.com •
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from $350,000
8I
45 Aspen Ridge Homes
Dreamfields in Bradford
dreamfieldsbradford.com •
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from $350,000
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46 Devonleigh Homes Inc.
Creekside
705-444-0555
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from $210,000
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47 Devonleigh Homes Inc.
Parkside by Devonleigh
705-435-9991
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from $275,000
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48 Devonleigh Homes Inc.
Brownley Meadows
705-423-9662
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from $225,000
6G
55 Briarwood Homes
Briarwood Estates
705-294-2288
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from $420,000
7G
58 Lakeview Homes
Greenbrook Village
519-306-0665
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from $280,000
59 Delpark Homes
Fieldstone MyFieldstone.ca
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from $570,000
5J
60 Briarwood Homes
Pretty River Collingwood
1-888-257-1999
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from $310,000
3E
65 Brookfield Homes
Willow Glen Tottenham
905-406-1044
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from $298,000
7J
70 Far Sight Homes
Greenfields
1-855-299-7929
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from $285,000
71 Briarwood Homes
Mill Street Village
1-855-232-8100
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Mill Street Village
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November 1 - 15, 2014
Showcasing new homes in the GTAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s east region
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>> Maps and listings for new-home communities in the east region >> Builder news and the latest in new homes in the east region
//IN THE NEWS
Averton Homes
ANNOUNCES PREVIEW OPENING IN PICKERING
Averton Homes, one of Canada’s leading national builders, recently announced the anticipated Preview Opening of Main Street Seaton. The exclusive opening will be held in November. The Main Street Seaton’s sales office is currently under construction and the construction on the site has already significantly transformed the existing landscape of the surrounding area. Introducing innovative Brownstones in central Pickering, Main Street Seaton’s Preview Opening will provide buyers with an exclusive opportunity to choose from the best home selection and preview pricing.
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Located on Brock Road, just south of Taunton, Main Street Seaton will offer homebuyers three distinct home styles priced from the mid $200’s. Rich in art, history and culture, Pickering has quickly become one of the GTA’s premier cities. Residents will enjoy living close to the city’s bustling arts and cultural activities, as well as a variety of live entertainment throughout the year. In proximity to Hwys. 401, 407, and the GO transit, residents at Main Street Seaton will also have easy access to every big city amenity. With a strong presence in Canada’s strongest real estate markets, Averton Homes has quickly become one of the country’s leading national home builders. Building on more than 50 years of experience, Averton Homes unites the talent of Ontario’s Beaverbrook Homes and Alberta’s Westbrook Homes. A bold player in the country’s residential building sector, Averton has maintained a superior reputation for design, quality and customer service throughout the Greater Toronto Area. For an opportunity to attend Main Street Seaton’s Preview Opening and to learn more about this exclusive new community, register at averton.ca
//TOP HOMEBUYING TIPS
Three good reasons to think resale WHEN YOU BUY A NEW HOME
Buying a brand new home has obvious advantages – you choose the lot location, elevation, floorplan and, of course, the interior finishings. Anything you want to make your new home well… yours. Resale potential and what features might appeal to future buyers of your home are likely not top of mind. But, builders and realtors alike say you should think about resale when you select the inclusions, design elements and decor basics of your new home. It may be your brand new home now, but one day you may choose to sell – and that’s when your personal tastes could affect the resale value of your home. Consider these insights from the recent Canadian Home Critics Survey from realty firm Century 21: DECOR
In Quebec, for example, 20 per cent of homebuyers (the highest in Canada) dislike decor full of the owners’ personal 080 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | NOVEMBER 1 - 15, 2014
touches. Buyers in Ontario rank dated flooring as one of their top decor turn-offs. In Alberta, 28 per cent (the highest in the country) say updated finishings – such as counters, flooring and mouldings – are added features that would persuade them to buy. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Canadians overwhelmingly would select a home due to energy efficiency upgrades (41 per cent) over updated finishings such as granite counters or hardwood floors (22 per cent). In Atlantic Canada, 59 per cent rated energy upgrades as the top feature that would persuade them to buy, the highest percentage in Canada. In BC, residents overwhelmingly say energy efficiency upgrades are the number one additional feature that would persuade them to buy a home (41 per cent). CLEAN, MODERN LOOKS
Ontarians rank dated flooring as the number two home decor turn-off. The number one way to turn off Ontario homebuyers is to not clean the house well (57 per cent), while 18 per cent say old furniture taints their first impression of a home. If a home has old flooring, it better be sparkling; uncleanliness tops Canadian homebuyers’ turn-off list (60 per cent), followed by dated flooring (40 per cent) and bold paint colours (18 per cent).
From Backyard toFront Nine
Live Where Your Passions Meet
Barca Verde is a place where the things you love and love to do come together to create an unmatched lifestyle for you and your family. Enjoy a round of golf, a day on the water, or some tapas and wine just minutes from your door. Barca Verde makes home a destination.
600S
LUXURY SEMIS $ from the upper
Barca Verde is located on Haig Boulevard backing onto Lakeview Golf Course
Prices & Specifications subject to change E&OE Š 2014 Dunsire Developments.
GRAND OPENING NOVEMBER 15 VISIT BARCAVERDE.CA
//TOP HOMEBUYING TIPS
HOW TO REDUCE YOUR
energy consumption and heating costs With cold weather approaching, Canadian homeowners will soon be looking for ways to reduce home energy consumption and heating costs. With memories of last winter – one of the harshest in recent history – still fresh, many Canadians are taking a more proactive approach to prevent the condensation, drafts and cold floors that are dead giveaways you’re paying too much to heat your home. And yes, these warning signs surface even in new homes. “An under-performing building envelope is the main reason why the average Canadian spends unnecessary money on heating costs,” says Jay Nordenstrom, executive director of NAIMA Canada, an association of insulation manufacturers. “A robust building envelope means homeowners decrease their energy needs. This lowers monthly heating bills, along with the associated greenhouse gas emissions, and enhances comfort during catastrophic winter weather.” Just what is a “building envelope”? It’s a term to describe the building components that separate the indoors from the outdoors. A home with a modern building envelope – well insulated, properly sealed and well ventilated – can provide shelter during the most brutal weather conditions. It also provides insurance in the event your furnace is disabled by a power outage. Paying a premium for a house with increased wall and attic insulation, for example, can provide month-over-month payback by lowering energy consumption 082 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | NOVEMBER 1 - 15, 2014
and heating costs. These savings vary, however, and are determined by the R-value of your home’s insulation. Higher R-values mean greater insulating power. New homes offer the best opportunity to ensure a highperformance building envelope, and NAIMA suggests home builders not trade off improvements to the building envelope in favour of mechanical systems. Renovating a home is another opportunity to improve the building envelope. The most beneficial upgrades include installing appropriate amounts of insulation and weather sealing where drafts and air leakages are occurring, NAIMA says. Many of these can be done as do-it-yourself projects. Across Canada, grants and rebates are available from the federal and provincial governments and local utilities, especially for energy-saving renovations. More information on such programs and tips on how to insulate your home is available at naimacanada.ca
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Harbourside Condominiums
905-493-3823
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Old Taunton in Pickering
905-428-3434
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Tribute Communities
Charing Cross
905-571-1011
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from $390,000 14E
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Brookfield Homes
Hills of Harrowsmith
905-697-1681
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from $300,000 15G
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Stonecrest
greatgulf.com
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Somerset
905-428-0500
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from $690,000 7G
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The Village of Brooklin West
905-425-0539
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from $400,000 11D
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Emery Homes
Town Central
1-877-953-6379
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from $350,000 4J
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Triumph
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from $350,000 10G
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Lakeview Homes
The Forest of Lyndebrook
416-746-1234
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from $490,000 10F
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Stafford Homes
Elements Townhomes
elementsajax.com
from $390,000 7H
10 Fernbrook Homes
Altona Woods
fernbrookhomes.com
13 Lifetime Homes
Folkstone
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from $250,000
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from $450,000
1-877-365-9555
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Grandview Oshawa
1-888-579-7235
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from $334,000 14F
31 Preston Homes
Prestonvale Heights
905-432-2800
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from $350,000 15J
34 Tribute Communities
The Neighbourhoods of Park Ridge 905-723-2344
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from $339,000 15G
45 Sundial Homes Limited
Mulberry Meadows
905-427-8255
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from $273,000 6J
48 Senator Homes
Whitby by the Lake
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from $250,000 9J
54 Baycliffe Homes
The Gates of Whitby
905-668-9828
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from $250,000 9G
60 greycrest homes
the fields of conlin
905-725-4539
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from $310,000 15G
66 Monarch Corporation
Tran Quility
monarchgroup.net •
from $550,000 7G
67 Midhaven Homes
Breeze
1-877-773-6888
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from $300,000 15F
68 Storybook Homes
Brookstone Estates
905-438-9516
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from $1050,000 11B
91 Sundance Homes
The towns of nichol green phase 1
905-441-3312
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from $260,000 11J
92 Glen Rouge Homes
The Cornerstone
905-239-9777
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from $579,000
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Port Hope Lakeside Village
905-885-6565
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King’s Bay Golf & Country Club Estates 905-642-8383
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from $408,000 15B
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The Estates at Sunset Ridge
905-642-9015
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from $690,000 2E
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Jackson Creek Meadows
705-748-4663
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Brookfield Homes
Foxtrail
foxtraillife.ca
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Kaitlin Group Ltd.
Port of Newcastle
1-800-305-6849
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8
Kylemore Communities
Port of Newcastle
905-987-5146
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from $479,000 14E
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Storybook Homes
Bond Head Estates
905-438-9516
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from $850,000 14E
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Parkview Homes
Harmony Condominiums
705-748-4663
14 Rice Developments
Willmot Creek On The Lake
905-697-5806
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from $225,000 11D
18 B.G. Schickedanz
Lake Scugog Estates
1-888-894-9888
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from $330,000 17B
20 Geranium Homes
Verandas
905-885-0555
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from $266,000 10I
26 Kaitlin Group Ltd.
Aspen Heights
905-697-0513
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26 Kaitlin Group Ltd.
Condominiums at Clarington Centre 905-697-4513
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Country Classics
1-866-514-3573
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30 Empire Communities
Estates of Wyndance
905-649-8197
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from $900,000 3e
34 Carrington Homes
Woodlands of Upper Courtice
905-787-0963
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35 Mason Homes
Parklands
1-866-443-7900
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from $238,000 3H
39 H&R Developments
Gracefields
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39 Thornridge Homes
Gracefields
1-877-361-4226
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39 Lindvest Properties
Gracefields
1-877-361-4226
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from $320,000 14B
45 Highcastle Homes
Northglen
northglen.ca
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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
48 Brookfield Homes
BrookHill
905-697-1681
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from $350,000 10B
48 Jeffery Homes
BrookHill
905-697-0765
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Make the move to Lyon’s Creek now during our exciting new release - and get more out of life in Niagara! Enjoy hiking and biking. Experience world-class entertainment. Tour the wineries, orchards and farmers markets. Discover interesting places to shop and explore. Visit Lyon’s Creek today for the home of your dreams and make the Niagara Lifestyle yours! • 4 new 36’ designs & 3 new 30’ designs to choose from • Limited selection of 45’ & 50’ singles, and freehold townhomes remain • 9’ main floor ceilings • gourmet kitchens • luxurious ensuites • gas fireplaces • 1,100 to over 2,900 sq.ft. • PARK/GREEN SPACE LOTS STILL AVAILABLE 9 MODELS TO TOUR
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OAKVILLE COMMUNITY OF THE PRESERVE LOCATION Oakville HOUSING TYPE Townhomes and detached homes SALES CENTRE 1388 Dundas St. W., open Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m., Friday 1 to 6 p.m., weekends and holidays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. CONTACT mattamyhomes.com
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akville is one of those towns that has something worth doing or seeing every day of the week. Whether you are looking for indoor or outdoor recreational activities, great shopping, fine dining or excellent theatre and music venues, it’s all available all the time in this highly desirable town. Mattamy’s community of The Preserve is a welcome addition to what Oakville has to offer. This highly desirable neighbourhood has beautiful woodlots, curved streets and beautiful architecture. You will find The Preserve exceeds all expectations. It is a community that reflects all the best of Mattamy’s learning since building its very first home back in 1978.
MATTAMY HOMES| The Preserve And right now is a particularly good time to consider living in The Preserve because you’ll find a complete variety of distinguished townhome and detached home sizes and designs to suit any size family. Coming soon, Mattamy will also be offering a stylish, innovative selection of boutique-styled midrise condos. Townhomes in The Preserve are priced from the low $400’s and detached homes are available from the low $700’s. To showcase the architectural craftsmanship and designs of the homes available in The Preserve, Mattamy offers four model homes to tour in the community. As you would expect in a neighbourhood that offers the very best, these model homes will engage you with their elegance and decor. They have been decorated by professional interior designers to reflect current design trends and will offer much inspiration in helping you define the look and style of your new home. It’s easy to see, at first glance, how well-matched these homes are for the natural setting and gracious style of this community. Inside, you will find many of the distinctive features that make Mattamy homes so well-regarded throughout North America. The model homes reflect the variety of exterior colours and styles available in The Preserve, including Tudor, French Chateau, Arts and Crafts and English Manor. One of the earliest decisions in The Preserve was to leave the natural geography as a part of the neighbourhood. The community includes local parks and separate village squares that reflect the historic planning of a small Ontario town. There is a series of ponds and a landscaped channel drifting through the neighbourhood. The community streets offer natural views of the preserved old growth forests. Many homes back onto community greenspace where neighbours can gather to enjoy each other’s company in all seasons. Natural heritage and open spaces were very much top of mind during community planning of The Preserve. Mattamy was recently named GTA Builder of the Year Award for an unprecedented fifth time by the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD). The company is particularly proud of this award because it is based on comments from actual Mattamy homeowners and they believe there is no better reward than a satisfied homeowner. If your expectations for a home and community involve something special, please come visit The Preserve. The Preserve is a perfect example of the old phrase, “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well.” The sales centre, which is one of the most engaging, pleasant presentations of new homes that we’ve ever seen, is located at 1388 Dundas St. W. Presentation centre hours are Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m., Friday 1 to 6 p.m., weekends and holidays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information and to register for Mattamy’s boutique style condos, visit mattamyhomes.com NOVEMBER 1 - 15, 2014 | NEW HOME GUIDE GTA 093
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Heritage Gate
heritagegate.ca
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Lakeshore Village
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McLaughlin
905-696-7938
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from $544,000
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Park View Trail
416-253-5888
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Mount Pleasant North
mattamyhomes.com
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Lotus Pointe Caledon
905-838-2806
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Westfield
905-866-6876
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14 Treasure Hill Homes
Southfield Meadows
treasurehill.com
15 Fieldgate Homes
Cobblestones
905-457-0445
16 Rosehaven Homes
Urban Towndominiums at Mount Pleasant rosehavenurban.com
21 Primont Homes
Centretown
905-495-5067
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24 Conservatory Group
Trinity Village
905-846-2930
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Valley Lands
905-457-0445
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Mount Pleasant
905-459-5772
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from $630,000
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67 Primont Homes
Seasons in Caledon
www.primonthomes.com
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from $600,000
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The Village of Southfields
thevillageofsouthfields.ca •
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The Village of Southfields
905-843-0707
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Lakeside
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Credit Ridge Estates
416-746-1234
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from $550,000
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Tiffany Park Homes
The Estates of Spring Valley
905-216-5620
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from $583,000
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Gates of Countryside
gatesofcountryside.ca •
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Gates of Countryside
905-907-1500
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Countryside Meadows
countrysidemeadows.ca
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Gates of Countryside
gatesofcountryside.ca •
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starlanehomes.com •
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905-230-2592
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valesofthehumber.com
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Vales of the Humber Estates
valesofthehumber.com
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from $760,000
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Mount Pleasant Village
mattamyhomes.com •
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10 Starlane Home Corporation Mount Pleasant Meadows
meadowsbrampton.com
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10 Valery Homes
Mount Pleasant Meadows
meadowsbrampton.com
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from $464,000
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Lotus Pointe Caledon
LotusPointeCaledon.ca
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11 Starlane Home Corporation Lotus Pointe Caledon
LotusPointeCaledon.ca
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11 Rosehaven Homes
Lotus Pointe Caledon
moveuptocaledon.ca •
from $450,000
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13 Stanford Homes
The Ravines of Credit Woods
905-453-4200
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Rosedale Village Golf & Country Club 905-799-5000
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18 Saberwood Homes
Heart Lake Village
905-773-6549
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19 Mattamy Homes
Salisbury Square
mattamyhomes.com •
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Marigold
townwoodhomes.com •
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Terracotta Village at The Credit Valley 905-874-4741
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Ravines of Castlemore
905-794-8875
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Adena Ridge
905-584-6444
from $600,000
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Turnberry Townhomes AndrinTowns.com
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Pathways
905-584-2225
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Credit Manor Heights
905-216-5155
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Credit Manor Heights
yourkingdom.ca
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Credit Manor Heights
yourkingdom.ca
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Castlegate
acornhomes.ca
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The Neighbourhoods of Mount Pleasant 416-410-0175
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Meadowlands
519-942-3312
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Castlemore
905-856-5777
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Credit Valley Manors
905-216-5186
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Mount Pleasant
905-459-5772
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Spring Valley Village
ballantryhomes.com
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The Enclaves of Upper Canada
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Lyon’s Creek
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Perth Park
905-628-9559
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Edgewood
905-356-9408
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Spallacci Homes
Simona Place
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Eden Park
905-381-4280
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Eden Park
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Milton Trails
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INTEREST RATES
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AMORTIZATION PERIODS 20 YEARS
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$529
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$394
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$541
$461
$407
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$554
$473
$421
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$434
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$448
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$604
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$476
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$617
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$630
$553
$504
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$657
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$671
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$684
$610
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TRUST COMPANIES Community Trust n/a Concentra Financial n/a Effort Trust n/a Home Trust Company 2.5 Investors Group Trust n/a MTCC 2.6
6.5 3.14 3.25 3.95 4.74 4.99 5 2.99 3.04 3.44 3.94 4.79 6.70op 6.30op 4.45 3.45 3.6 3.7 4.6 4.95 6.30op 6.30op 3.95 2.89 2.89 2.79 2.94 2.95 4.2 3.14 3.14 3.75 4.64 4.99 6.50op 6.30op 4.55 3.29 2.79 3.44 3.94 3.19 6.45op 6.50op
OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Airline Financial C.U. 4 3.01 3.1 3.33 3.65 3.99 6.25op Comtech Credit Union 2.95 6.2 2.99 3.25 3.29 2.99 2.99 6.40op 6.30op First National Fin. LP 3.95 2.99 2.59 2.69 2.89 3.09 FirstOntario C.U. 2.6 3.09 3.14 3.29 2.84 3.19 6.34op 6.34op IC Savings 3.05 2.99 2.99 3.39 3.39 London Life n/a 4.2 3.14 3.14 3.75 4.64 4.99 6.50op 6.30op Luminus Financial 2.7 2.95 2.75 2.55 2.85 3.2 6.30op MCAP 2.5 3.6 3.95 4.35 4.89 5.14 Meridian Credit Union 2.75 4 3.09 2.65 3.65 3.29 3.19 6.30op Parama Credit Union 2.85 2.85 3.05 3.15 3.25 3.4 3.00op Steinbach Credit Union 2.5 2.65 2.8 2.9 2.95 3.1 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 October 20, 2014. Prepared By Fiscal Agents Financial Information Services 905.844.7700
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Aspen Ridge Homes
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Fieldgate Homes
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Great Gulf Homes
Bradford – Summerlyn Village
Limited edition detached homes on premium conservation lots. greatgulf.com Reids Heritage Homes
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Oakville – Bronte Harbourside
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39
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15
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17
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14
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