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BILD Report

Rising home prices hurting Millennials by Bryan Tuckey

Fundamentally Speaking

What the new mortgage rules could mean for you

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28 Moving Advice

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40 Mortgage Advice Is the lowest rate always best? by Alyssa Furtado

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Market News

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20 Urban Development Five reasons to say “yes” to development

OHBA Housing Tour

Building communities along new transit corridors

46 Starbucks Effect

Spotting the next ‘it’ neighbourhood

48 Daniels Corporation Supporting 20,000 Homes Campaign to end homelessness

56 Legally Speaking

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58 Money Matters

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50 After the Show

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54 CIBC Poll

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62 Colour of the Year

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Editors' Notes

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Targeted info for your benefit Before we launched our new look and website, YPNextHome.ca, we brought a formal focus group of Canadians together to ask about real estate. We specifically questioned what factors in someone’s life would make them want to move. One of the top three reasons was the desire to live in a different neighbourhood. Respondents said they wanted access to better schools and amenities such as transit, shopping, greenspace and parks. With so many areas for you to choose from, we created a Canadawide resource of neighbourhood information and listings – on a local

level. At YPNextHome.ca, you’ll find statistical information on more than 2,700 neighbourhoods, featuring data, listings, fun facts and more. We’ve included interesting info on key residential neighbourhoods, including photos and video tours. Check out Yonge and Eglinton for example. We hope you’ll explore a few of the neighbourhoods we’ve curated for you on our website. Drop us a line and a photo showing what you love most about your favourite neighbourhood. We’d love to hear from you!

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At time of writing, many Canadians had their noses pressed into their wireless devices, checking their newsfeeds and social media channels for up to the second updates on the Nov. 8 U.S. presidential election. And assuming common sense prevailed (last I checked, my own feeds forecast Hillary Clinton to win over Donald Trump in a landslide), we can all go back to our regularly scheduled lives. No need to worry about building walls between Canada and the U.S., Americans stampeding north to live here and other issues. In Canada, business as usual now refocuses on our own reality –

improving the economy, creating jobs and working on a National Housing Strategy. The culmination of months of consultation with federal, provincial and territorial ministers, industry experts and everyday Canadians, a report on the Strategy due on Nov. 22 will lay the foundation for a multi-lateral framework to be developed in 2017. With the objective to create the cornerstone of sustainable, healthy and inclusive communities and a strong Canadian economy where we can prosper and thrive, Nov. 22 is, in many ways, the beginning of our future.

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ALYSSA FURTADO Alyssa Furtado is the Founder and CEO of ratehub.ca, a mortgage rate comparison site that aims to empower Canadians to make smart financial decisions

Wayne Karl ART DIRECTOR

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

JAYSON SCHWARZ Jayson Schwarz LL.M. is a Toronto real estate lawyer and partner in the law firm Schwarz Law LLP. He can be reached by visiting schwarzlaw.ca or by email at info@schwarzlaw.ca or phone at 416.486.2040

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Advice | BILD REPORT

Rising home prices hurting Millennials By Bryan Tuckey

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MANY MILLENNIALS ARE FINDING

themselves priced out of the housing market as they search for their first homes. Millennials are those born between the early 1980s and the late 1990s and who will have come of age in the new millennium. They are a fastgrowing segment of our population and play an increasingly important role in our housing market. More Millennials are starting families every year, and that is causing a shift in their housing needs. Contrary to popular belief, most Millennials don’t want to raise their children in highrise condominiums. A recent survey by the Toronto Real Estate Board found that 75 per cent of Millennials are looking to buy lowrise detached and semi-detached home and townhomes. In today’s market, that’s not easy. While demand for lowrise homes is rising, there are far fewer of them being built. In accordance with provincial growth policy, the GTA’s home building and land development industry is building a lot less groundrelated homes, particularly singlefamily detached homes, than a decade ago. At the beginning of the millennium, about 70 per cent of new homes sold in the GTA were lowrise. This year such homes account for slightly more than 40 per cent of new homes sold so far according to Altus Group, BILD’s official source for new home market intelligence. 12 YPNEXTHOME.CA

Lowrise sales have decreased because there are fewer of them on the market. Over the last decade, we have seen a major decline in the amount of ground-related homes available for purchase in builders’ inventories. There were just 1,604 lowrise homes for sales across the GTA at the end of September, about one-tenth of what was available in June 2006. While supply of lowrise homes has dropped, demand hasn’t and the result is prices grow every month. In September, the average price of a new lowrise home in the GTA was $992,231. Meanwhile single-family detached homes reached an average price of $1.19 million. Condominiums are becoming the only option for a growing number of Millennials. Many new condo developments feature amenities geared towards families

and larger suites. The average price of condominiums remained stable for much of the last decade because unit sizes were getting smaller. Now average condo sizes are increasing and so are the prices. The average price of highrise homes in the GTA reached a record high of $486,605 in September. We need to work together and find a solutions-oriented approach to improving housing supply and affordability so that our communities are home to Millennials. I say this as both an industry professional and a father of millennial children. Bryan Tuckey is president and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association and a land-use planner who has worked for municipal, regional and provincial governments. Follow him on Twitter @bildgta, facebook.com/bildgta, and bildblogs.ca

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IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO BUY your first

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What does this mean?

The federal government has changed mortgage eligibility rules five times between 2008 and 2015. This latest round was intended to stabilize “overheated” housing markets, mostly in Toronto and Vancouver, slow home price growth and keep mortgage indebtedness under control. All good things. What the changes also do, though, is make it more difficult for young Canadians to take that important first homebuying step. As of Oct. 17, homebuyers who apply for a high-ratio mortgage (meaning, they have less than 20 per cent as a down payment) now have to undergo a mortgage “stress test” by qualifying at a rate they don’t even actually have to pay. Yes, you read that right. This stress test is intended to assure lenders that you, Mr. and Ms. Homebuyer, could still afford the mortgage if interest rates rise. For example, says Alyssa Furtado, founder and CEO of ratehub.ca, a website that compares mortgage rates across Canada, the best mortgage rate in Ontario at time of writing was 2.29 per cent. However, the Bank of Canada’s qualifying rate for applicants is 4.64 per cent.

For example, a couple with a combined income of $100,000 has saved $40,000 for a down payment and they qualify for a mortgage rate of 2.29 per cent. We’ll assume their monthly property taxes will be $400, and their heating costs $150 a month. Using RateHub’s mortgage affordability calculator, they’ll be able to afford a property costing up to $521,041 because of the new mortgage rules. “Under the old rules, however, they would have been able to spend $635,700,” she says. Cha-ching: a difference of $114,659. On average, according to Calgary mortgage broker Jason Eldridge, by having to qualify for mortgage financing using the five-year Canadian benchmark rate, the maximum purchase price will drop by approximately 21 per cent, given existing five-year contract rates. Now imagine the situation in Alberta, where the economy has already been hammered by the prolonged oil and gas slump. If you were looking to buy a home there, your buying power will now take a 20-per-cent hit – on top of the economic uncertainty you may be

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feeling. Those in Alberta looking to sell a home, meanwhile, will now be trying to sell to many whose homebuying power has just been reduced. Hello, double-whammy. There were other rule changes announced last month that come into effect on Nov. 30. For those looking to restructure or refinance an existing mortgage or purchase a property with at least a 20-per-cent down payment, similar qualifying rules will apply in many cases. Lenders who use portfolio insurance and other discretionary low loan-to-value ratio mortgage insurance will now have to meet the eligibility criteria that previously only applied to high-ratio insured mortgages.

The bottom line The rule changes will make it harder for some first-time buyers to get into the housing market. And they may also face higher mortgage rates. Wayne Karl is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and business. In Fundamentally Speaking, Wayne explores the basics – such as economic fundamentals – you need to examine when buying property. He can be reached at wayne.karl@ypnexthome.ca or follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/ WayneKarl

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Most Canadian housing markets overvalued, price growth to slow through 2018: CMHC CANADA MORTGAGE AND HOUSING CORP. (CMHC) is finding strong

evidence of problematic conditions for Canada’s housing markets. Home prices have surpassed economic fundamentals like personal disposable income and population growth, resulting in overvaluation in many Canadian housing markets. However, the combination of overvaluation and overbuilding should help slow the growth in resales and house prices and lead to a moderation in the pace of housing starts. This analysis is the result of combined insight from two major CMHC reports published concurrently for the first time: the Housing Market Assessment (HMA) and Housing Market Outlook (HMO). According to the HMA, Canada now shows strong evidence of problematic conditions overall due to overvaluation and price acceleration. CMHC’s last HMA report in July flagged the likelihood of seeing this evidence, by the fall. In addition, overvaluation continues to be detected in nine census metropolitan areas (CMAs) across the country and overbuilding in seven. The HMA serves as an early warning system, alerting Canadians to areas of concern developing in our housing markets, so that they may take action in a way that promotes market stability. Meanwhile, the HMO highlights important regional differences in housing activity which will gradually dissipate over the forecast horizon. At the national level, housing starts and MLS sales are expected to decline slightly in 2017 before stabilizing in 2018 to levels more consistent with economic fundamentals and demographic changes. The HMO is 16 YPNEXTHOME.CA

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a forecasting tool which provides a range of possible outcomes to better help Canadians in their decisionmaking process. REGIONAL REPORTS: » The Toronto housing market is showing strong evidence of problematic conditions, in part due to imbalances between house prices and fundamental drivers like incomes and population growth. These imbalances are expected to moderate through a slow-down in home price growth in 2017 and 2018 as factors such as rising mortgage rates and modest job growth later in the forecast period lead to resales moving off their record highs. » Housing demand in Vancouver is partially supported by robust employment growth, a growing population and low mortgage interest rates. These factors are expected

to remain solid through 2018. That said, some moderation in housing starts and resales is forecast for 2017 and 2018, as the market continues to adjust to recent policy changes as well as an overvaluation of home prices. Price growth is also expected to slow, which should help to alleviate some of the imbalances currently detected by our HMA. » In the Prairie region this year, low commodity prices continue to impact investment, employment and housing demand. The result is slower new-home construction as builders focus on selling their existing stock of new homes, especially multi-family units. Housing starts are forecasted to stabilize in 2017 as inventory reduction continues to hold back growth. By 2018, reduced inventories, stronger economic and employment growth will help boost new home construction.

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BoC cuts economic expectations, holds key interest rate

THE BANK OF CANADA has downgraded its predictions for economic growth in its latest interest rate announcement, and has held its target for the overnight rate at 0.5 per cent. The Bank rate is correspondingly 0.75 per cent and the deposit rate is 0.25 per cent. The global economy is expected to regain momentum in the second half of this year and through 2017 and 2018. Meanwhile in Canada, the profile for growth is lower than projected in July, due in large part to slower housing resale activity and a lower trajectory for exports. The federal government’s new measures to promote stability in Canada’s housing market are likely to restrain residential investment while dampening household vulnerabilities. Recent export data are improving but are not strong enough to make up for ground lost during the first half of 2016, despite the effects of the Canadian dollar’s past depreciation. Growth in exports over 2017 and 2018 are projected to be slower than previously forecast, due to lower estimates of global demand, a composition of US growth that appears less favourable to Canadian exports, and ongoing competitiveness challenges for Canadian firms. After incorporating these weaker elements, Canada’s economy is still expected to grow at a rate above potential starting in the second half of 18 YPNEXTHOME.CA

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2016, supported by accommodative monetary and financial conditions and federal fiscal measures. As the economy continues to adjust to the oil price shock, investment in the energy sector appears to be bottoming out. Non-resource activity is growing solidly, particularly in the services sector. Household spending continues to rise, along with employment and incomes outside of energy-intensive regions. The Bank expects Canada’s real GDP to grow by 1.1 per cent in 2016 and about two per cent in both 2017 and 2018. This projection implies that the economy returns to full capacity around mid2018, materially later than the Bank had anticipated in July. Measures of core inflation remain close to two per cent as the effects of past exchange rate depreciation and excess capacity continue to offset each other. Total CPI inflation is tracking slightly below expectations because of temporary weakness in prices for gasoline,

food and telecommunications. The Bank expects total CPI inflation to be close to two per cent from early 2017 onward, when these temporary factors will have dissipated, but downward pressure on inflation will continue while economic slack persists. Given the downward revision to the growth profile and the later closing of the output gap, the Bank considers the risks around its updated inflation outlook to be roughly balanced, albeit in a context of heightened uncertainty. Meanwhile, the new housing measures should mitigate risks to the financial system over time. At present, the Bank’s Governing Council judges that the overall balance of risks is still in the zone for which the current stance of monetary policy is appropriate, and the target for the overnight rate remains at 1/2 per cent. The next scheduled date for announcing the overnight rate target is Dec. 7, 2016.

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GTA highrise and lowrise homes heading toward record year Prices of new homes continue to climb SALES OF NEW HIGHRISE homes

in the GTA are on pace for an unprecedented year, while prices for all new-home types in the GTA continue to set records, according to the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD). Year-to-date, highrise sales reached a record 20,596, accounting for 60 per cent of the GTA’s 34,736 new-home sales as of the end of September. For the same period there were 14,140 new lowrise home sold. Average prices for both new highrise and lowrise homes continued their upward trajectory, setting new records across the GTA. The average price of new lowrise homes, including detached, semi-detached and townhomes, increased by more than $60,000 in just one month to an unprecedented $992,231 in September, up 22 per cent since last year. New detached home prices hit $1,194,771. New highrise prices in the GTA also broke records, averaging $486,605 last month, up 10 per cent from last year. BILD president and CEO Bryan Tuckey points to the GTA’s housing supply shortage as the primary driver of price increases. “We have a serious housing supply challenge in the GTA due to a significant shortage of

shovel-ready land, and long and uncertain project approval time-lines,” he says. “These factors are severely restricting the number of new homes being brought to market and are causing prices to surge month after month.” Supply of new homes available to purchase in builders’ inventory fell by more than 10,000 homes in the last year. There were 15,421 new homes and condos available for purchase in the GTA in September compared to 25,848 a year ago. Lowrise supply showed a modest increase over August, but the 1,604 homes were still down 64 per cent from last year. The slight increase is attributed to a strong number of new project launches, which is typical for September. There were just 764 detached homes available for sale across the region. That is less than one month of supply, based on recent sales trends. “New lowrise home sales year-to-date in the GTA are very similar to the situation back in 2009, before house prices started to take off, averaging about 1,500 per month,” says Patricia Arsenault, executive vice-president of Research Consulting Services, Altus Data Solutions. “What has changed dramatically is the decline in options available to buyers. Back in 2009, there were nine lowrise homes available to purchase for every home sold. Now that ratio is less than two to one. Given the sharp drop in competitive product alongside buoyant buyer interest, it’s no surprise that new lowrise home prices have doubled since 2009.” Highrise inventory in September was 13,817 homes, down slightly from August and 35 per cent less than at this time last year. “The recent increase in highrise prices can be attributed to the rise in average suite size, combined with a growing price per sq. ft.,” Tuckey notes. “This year we have seen the introduction of larger suites aimed at purchasers who have been priced out of the lowrise market.” The average size of a highrise home in the GTA was 809 sq. ft. in September compared to 767 sq. ft. last year. Meanwhile the price per sq. ft. increased to $601, up $26 from last year. September is a prime project launch month for both new lowrise and highrise development. There were 2,468 highrise units sold in September, 1,839 of them in the City of Toronto. Lowrise sales in September were up four per cent from a year ago to 1,200 with more than half of the sales coming from York Region.

September new-home sales by municipality SEPTEMBER ’16

LOWRISE

HIGHRISE

TOTAL

REGION

2014

2015

2016

2014

2015

2016

2014

2015

2016

Durham

221

158

319

247

239

380

Halton

155

126

117

243

217

209

Peel

521

414

113

207

286

728

477

399

Toronto

1,883

881

1,839

1,942

908

1,875

York

607

461

640

198

180

165

805

641

805

GTA

1,563

1,151

1,200

2,402

1,331

2,468

3,965

2,482

3,668

Jan - Sept

13,885

15,314

14,140

16,238

15,080

20,596

30,123

30,394

34,736

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1. PEOPLE CAN’T AFFORD TO BUY HOMES. If you’ve chatted with a Millennial lately (or you happen to be one), you’ve likely heard (or said), “I’m going to rent forever. I just can’t afford to buy a place of my own.” The GTA’s population is rising, along with demand for homes. According to TREB’s September sales stats, the average detached home in the GTA 22 YPNEXTHOME.CA

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3. IF YOU’RE NOT MOVING FORWARD, YOU’RE FALLING BEHIND. New development creates new housing and job opportunities for new buyers, but let’s not forget that it also keeps old neighbourhoods fresh, forwardthinking and ultimately, in high demand. An old neighbourhood with an aging population will not support growth. 4. DEVELOPMENT ISN’T LIMITED TO HIGH-DENSITY HOMES. Existing residents in communities under development will also reap the rewards of new businesses, services, schools, community centres and hospitals, which often accompany new housing communities. What also comes with more homes – and more homeowners – is more property tax, which is collected and used to repair Toronto’s crumbling infrastructure. Maybe we’ll finally get Bayview and Dufferin off CAA’s annual “Worst Roads” list.

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5. THE GTA’S GREENSPACE IS ON THE LINE. How much do you love those Sunday drives to the country? Ten years ago, the Government of Ontario introduced the Greenbelt and Growth Plan in an effort to protect that greenspace from urban sprawl. The plan mandated that 40 per cent of new homes be built within existing communities, and that these new infill developments use less land to accommodate more people, as the GTA population continues to grow . Think about that the next time you say, “not in my backyard!”

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At Valleylands, the best of west Brampton living is literally at your doorstep. At Valleylands, the best of west Brampton living is literally at your doorstep. The Heartland Town Centre is only five minutes away, offering major retailers such as Best Buy, Home Depot and Costco. Nearby Erin Mills Town Centre, Trinity Common Mall and Bramalea City Centre also offer wonderful selections of shops and restaurants. Nature lovers can soak up the Credit River landscape at nearby El Dorado Park and golfing enthusiasts will be impressed with the great selection of golf courses within a short driving distance. If that weren’t enough, the commute to Toronto is a breeze with Hwys. 401 and 407 minutes away.

Coming Soon – Stouffville, Kleinburg & West Whitby An all new release of 36- and 40-ft. detached homes will be coming in November to Stouffville’s popular Blue Sky Community. In this popular community setting, GTA homebuyers have a lot to look forward to. Register now and watch your inbox.

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Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) along with 40 delegates from across Ontario embarked on a housing tour which focused on what the future of community building might look like along new and planned transit corridors throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. The province of Ontario is investing more than $32 billion on regional transit over the next decade. But building better suburban and regional transit is just the beginning. It is equally important to build better neighbourhoods along these transit lines and around stations. The fullday tour took delegates to three innovative sites along the Lakeshore West GO line – one completed, one in the works and one still in the planning phase – that are forging the path for these complete communities that are transit-friendly, walkable and connect infrastructure projects to the community. These projects give us a crystal ball look at what the future of housing in Ontario could look like. 40 YPNEXTHOME.CA

The tour started with a walking tour of the FRAM Building Group project at Port Hope a short two-minute walk from the GO Port Credit train station. The Port Credit tour led by Fred Serrafero, vice-president of development and construction, and John Giannone, project manager of sales, marketing, and construction, from FRAM Building Group walked participants through the recently completed community which included the construction of midrise buildings, townhomes, live-work units, piazzas and commercial spaces. The hosts also showcased how the company integrated a newly built retirement facility into the community

ensuring easy access to all the amenities included in the community. While exploring the project, Serrafero and Giannone discussed some of the challenges they faced through the approvals process and remediating a former brownfield site to integrate it back into the broader Port Credit community. From there OHBA delegates boarded the GO Train and traveled to Burlington to visit The Molinaro Group’s Paradigm Condo site located just steps from the Burlington GO Station. The Phase One three-tower project, currently under construction, has sold out its first tower, is 70 per cent sold on its second and is

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about to start marketing it’s third. This project is the first of its kind in Burlington and is focused on meeting the city’s Growth Plan targets for density and intensification. Vince Molinaro, president of the Molinaro Group, along with Linda Davies, Paradigm Condo’s exclusive realtor, discussed how the city of Burlington has a limited number of single-family home lots available and that there is a real need for developing more pedestrianfriendly, easily accessible, higher density projects in order to meet the growing and changing population in the region. Reaffirming this point was Burlington’s Chief City

Planner, Mary Lou Tanner, who provided invaluable insight into the planning process for these new developments, and offered a sneak peek into some of Burlington’s exciting plans to accommodate new growth in the future. After a lunch sponsored by The Molinaro Group, the tour headed to Hamilton to explore the West Harbour Redevelopment site. Delegates were met by Chris Philips, the senior advisor to the general manager of planning and economic development for the City of Hamilton, who discussed the future of this waterfront site. Philips noted that the project would not have been

realized if not for the stadium and GO Train station that had been built for last year’s Pan Am Games. With the investments made into those projects, the potential for this area became very apparent. Since then, the City has been working with planners and designers to develop a template for how they envision this new community hub which would include a combination of low and midrise residential buildings surrounded by parks, restaurants and cafes within an easy walk to downtown Hamilton and the GO Train. Despite the dreary day, delegates were able to get a better understanding of how these communities are planned, the approval process and how utilizing transit lines will allow better opportunities to grow the province. To learn more about the benefits of building complete communities along transit corridors, check out the report, Suburbs on Track: Building Transit-Friendly Neighbourhoods Outside the Toronto Core, at ohba.ca NOV 19 - DEC 3, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 41

Advice | MORTGAGE ADVICE

Is the lowest rate always best? By Alyssa Furtado

WHILE AT RATEHUB.CA we’re in the

business of comparing mortgage rates, we know there’s more to consider than simply how the interest rate will affect your mortgage payment. Throughout the year, big banks and even smaller lenders will offer incredible promotional rates to bring in new clients, but many of those offers come with serious restrictions and penalties. Before you jump at the chance to snag the lowest rate, read the fine print in your agreement to see if your new mortgage product comes with any of the following:

Low prepayment privileges Most products give mortgage holders the option to increase their monthly mortgage payment amount once per year and/ or make lump-sum payments throughout the year. While many lenders offer 20 per cent/20 per cent prepayment privileges (meaning you could increase your payment by 20 per cent each year and/or make a lumpsum payment of 20 per cent of your original mortgage), some promotional rates only offer 10 per cent/10 per cent. If your goal is to become mortgage debtfree fast, this may not be the right product for you.

Collateral charge If the lowest rate ends up being for a collateral mortgage, you’ll want to carefully consider how taking one on could affect your finances in the future. Collateral mortgages are readvanceable mortgage products that allow you to borrow money from your home at anytime, without having to refinance (and pay the legal fees to do so). Sounds great, right? Unfortunately, they also lock you into staying with that particular lender, even when your mortgage comes up for renewal. To get out of a collateral mortgage, you would need to hire a real estate lawyer (and pay legal fees).

Of course, if your mortgage product comes with the lowest rate on the market and has few restrictions, you should jump at the chance to get it! But if you have any concerns about what’s included in the mortgage agreement, don’t be scared to shop around and find the right mortgage for you — even if it doesn’t come with the absolute lowest rate.

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Closed mortgage While most mortgages in Canada are closed, some mortgage products’ restrictions are tougher than others. For example, the 1.99 per cent fixed-rate mortgage product one lender offered recently didn’t allow borrowers to prepay, negotiate or refinance their mortgage throughout the three-year term. The only way to break your mortgage in that agreement was to sell your home. Again, if you are someone who wants to pay down your mortgage debt fast or may need to borrow from your home in the future, this may not be the best product for you.

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the surrounding area and plays home to a plethora of educational, sports and cultural events. Looking for a bit more action? Hwy. 401 is just minutes away, which means quick access to the Don Valley Parkway and downtown Toronto. And Downsview Park subway station, now under construction, is just five minutes away. From there, Yorkdale’s world-class shopping experience is two subway stops away, Bloor and Yonge 11 stops away and Union Station 15 stops away. York University will also soon be a five-minute train ride away. Only 155 townhomes make up this exclusive collection. Like we’ve said, if you want to get your foot in the door, register for a preview now. Register at staffordhomes.ca NOV 19 - DEC 3, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 45

Inspiration | OUTDOOR LIVING

Garage organization By Carson Arthur

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HAVING A GARAGE IS WORTH a lot of money. So why do almost 70 per cent of homeowners admit that their garage is too full of clutter to even hold their car? It’s time to take back all that great usable space.

Here are my five steps to helping you create a space that is more than just a spot to put the garden tools.

is key to visually maximizing your garage, but no one wants to see a floor covered in stains from the car or the lawnmower. Choose paint or a tile designed specifically for floors so that it will last. When picking a colour, go with something that will hide any future stains and marks. I personally like a charcoal grey because it not only hides the scuffs from everyday use, it also hides dust and dirt that blows in when the garage door is left open.

1. Get everything off the ground. The

size of your garage is very important when realizing its true value. If your garage looks big, it’s worth more! Being able to see the entire floor makes a room more spacious. Utilize racks and wall storage systems like the Gladiator GearTrack to get awkward items like bicycles, rakes and shovels up and out of the way.

3. Hide the sports gear. Too often the garage becomes the home of bulky sports gear like hockey bags or golf clubs. These awkward bags are always getting in the way or falling over. Look for a storage unit on wheels to hide all of the uncooperative items behind closed doors. That way everything has a place and is contained.

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While saving wall space for storage instead of windows is a great idea, it’s very important to add light fixtures to ensure that your garage is bright. A well-lit garage is important for safety as well. Being able to see any possible hazards is very important to ensuring everyone’s safety. 5. Customize to meet your family’s needs. Like a backyard, every

homeowner uses their garage differently. Having the ability to customize your storage solutions is key to making any space meet your needs. Choose a garage storage system that allows you to build and customize based on your available areas just like you would a kitchen; adding shelves, racks and storage exactly where you need it. Also consider choosing a system that allows you to grow. Being able to add on or make changes will give you flexibility in the long term.

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Spotting the next ‘it’ neighbourhood By Sonia Bell WHEN IT COMES to real estate, the

“Starbucks Effect” has become a wellknown phenomenon. The premise is that if the popular coffee shop opens its doors in a neighbourhood, it’s a sure sign that the area has arrived. But does Starbucks really have this kind of effect on an area, or is it all the other influencing factors that come before it that attracted Starbucks in the first place? In other words, Starbucks isn’t necessarily symptomatic of an area bound to go places, it’s the final stamp of 48 YPNEXTHOME.CA

approval. And, if this is the case, the key to making a good real estate investment is to get in before Starbucks sets up shop. Realtors often say that a good investor will abide by the real estate saying “follow the money.” According to Shannon P. Murree, sales representative at ReMax Chay Realty Inc., Brokerage in Barrie, Ont., “It’s always better to get in before the Starbucks because you want to be able to be ahead of the game, so to speak, before the numbers or the

market catches up.” If an investor buys into a market a few years prior to Starbucks, chances are, the money has started to come into the area, but hasn’t yet peaked. Most savvy real estate investors or developers would agree that the evolution of a neighbourhood is one that occurs over many years. It also involves a multitude of factors that include such things as population, employment and wage growth, infrastructure improvements and land and housing development.

“When it comes to investors, one of the first things they need to determine is the tenant profile that they want to be able to attract.” — Shannon P. Murree, ReMax Chay Realty Inc.

One way to foresee an increase in such factors is the arrival of large retailers; these organizations think long and hard before opening a new store and select locations in a meticulous fashion based on data, research and demographic information. “(Retailers and builders) that are going to be developing in that neighbourhood have already done all the market research to make sure it’s worth their while before making that kind of investment,” says Murree. Such retailers enter a neighbourhood because their research – insight into city planning and economic development departments, for example – indicates the economy and employment there are expanding. These retailers play an important role in providing additional jobs,

servicing the growing community and affording the kind of amenities builders count on when they market new developments. According to Murree, “When it comes to investors, one of the first things they need to determine is the tenant profile that they want to be able to attract. If you’re looking for Millennials, what is it that attracts Millennials to an area? If you’re going to be a strategic, savvy investor, of course the community, the Walk Score, the market reports, all of those things are going to influence your purchase decision.” For investors Eryn and Steve Lorriman-Morreau, co-founders of Effective Land Management Solutions (ELMS), retail helps determine the demographic the area will attract. “Retail in a neighbourhood, especially quality anchor stores, is a good indication that the area is stable… We’d rather see a Walmart or another large retailer in a community (over Starbucks), as these cater to a wider demographic and an indicator of an up and coming area.” The presence of major retailers is an important part of the selection process for builders and developers. “The absolute truth in land acquisitions is that there is an ordering to how we pick locations (neighbourhoods),” says Brian Johnston, chief operating officer at Mattamy Homes, Canada’s largest home builder, with low- and highrise communities in Ontario and Alberta, as well as in the U.S. “Generally, the neighbourhood picks us, as opposed to the other way around. “As an example, we may want to build townhouses in tony Forest Hill in Toronto. However, it is

likely that the best we will find is a highrise site on the periphery of that neighbourhood. Sites get brought to our attention and we vet the opportunity. We assess things such as schools, parks, transit, roads and shopping to determine whether the opportunity is a viable one. There are vast differences in the availability of services and amenities when comparing greenfield communities on the urban fringe, compared to infill sites, but this is reflected in the selling price of the homes.” One way developers solidify their proximity to retail is by tapping into the “mixed-use” condominium trend, where retail is located within the building itself. Builders are foregoing homogeneous developments that are strictly residential, and instead building communities that entail parks and retail and other amenities. Take for example, E Condos at Yonge and Eglinton, Minto Westside at Front and Bathurst, or Ice District in downtown Edmonton. These developments are a few of many that will introduce retail into their projects. Once they are complete, the ripple effect will ensue. There will be a huge draw for people to live in these condos, wanting direct access to the amenities. It’ll also bring foot traffic to the area from other nearby neighbourhoods, which will then spark more development from retailers who also wish to be near that increasing traffic. Of course, these communities take time to develop. But once they’re complete, investors who get in at the right time could be rewarded with price appreciation, as well as an attractive product for prospective renters. NOV 19 - DEC 3, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 49

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Our unnatural disaster: Homelessness in Canada By Mitchell Cohen

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We have come together as

compassionate Canadians on several occasions over the past 12 months. We opened our hearts, homes and communities to thousands of Syrian families seeking refuge from a devastating civil war. We also opened our hearts and wallets to contribute over $165 million to the Red Cross to help fellow Canadians re-build their homes and lives after wildfires destroyed most of Fort McMurray. We are, in fact, very good at disaster relief. When faced with a disaster, Canadians act. We seize ideas, find untapped strengths. We use what we have and become resourceful. We don’t wait for a perfect plan. We don’t seek permission. In the face of disaster, we rise up and take a stand, reflecting a spirit that “we’re in this together,” that if a member of our family or a guest in our house is in trouble, we’re all in trouble. Unfortunately, we have yet to rise up to address the unnatural disaster of homelessness that afflicts over 235,000 Canadians every year. Somehow we’ve grown accustomed to seeing fellow Canadians sleeping rough on the street. We walk around. We step over. We look the other way. Today, with “The 20,000 Homes Campaign,” we have an opportunity to look homelessness in the eye, and to put an end to an everyday disaster that has been swept under our 50 YPNEXTHOME.CA

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collective carpets for decades. Today, this formidable grass roots campaign is unfolding across the country, a campaign that isn’t simply about counting the number of homeless people. It is about getting to know each and every person by name and understanding each personal story. It is then about wrapping our arms around every person with the support needed to make the difficult transition from street to home. Most importantly, it is about taking action. The incredibly successful “100,000 Homes Campaign” south of the border demonstrated that fulsome community engagement works, that chronic homelessness can be eliminated. This campaign has clearly shown that the key to success is not about adding shelter beds to an already challenged system. It is, rather, about a “key” to a front door, a place to call home, a safe and private place to re-group with support from new friends, neighbours and health care workers from the local community. The 20,000 Homes Campaign is building on the success achieved in the United States, and is currently unfolding in 36 communities

across the country. The campaign’s manifesto tells it as it is, calling homelessness “a national emergency requiring urgent and immediate action.” It goes on to say that “The time has come to stop managing homelessness, and start ending it.” If we’ve given any thought at all to chronic homelessness, we’ve probably concluded that this is a problem for government to solve, that we don’t have a role to play. The reality is that we do have a role, and that we all have something meaningful to contribute. There is no doubt that government funding is needed, but the path to ending chronic homelessness is a shared path, with every one of us walking hand in hand to the finish line. We’ve shown the best of our love to our new Syrian friends, and have tapped a deep well of compassion in the face of many emergencies and natural disasters over the years. It is time to show the same depth of compassion for thousands of homeless Canadians who need our help. It is indeed time to end homelessness in our communities.

Mitchell Cohen is president of The Daniels Corporation. danielshomes.ca

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Hockey Wives’ Kodette and Jason LaBarbera move from the rink to the investment property arena By Wayne Karl

SPEND A FEW MINUTES watching W Network’s reality series Hockey Wives, and you quickly realize two things. One – it’s not at all like any of those Real Housewives shows riddled with F-bombs and B-words. And two – it has a decidedly Canadian element of humility to it. Of any “wives” show, you might expect one featuring hockey would be filled with drama. But there are no cat fights here. Sorry. 52 YPNEXTHOME.CA

The cast seems real, reasonable and grounded. Notable among them is Kodette LaBarbera, wife of recently retired NHL and AHL goalie Jason LaBarbera, and mom to 7-year-old Ryder and Easton, 5. Among the cast of models, TV personalities and entrepreneurs, Kodette stands out as one of the stars of the show. Hockey Wives provides a glimpse into the family’s challenges with

a suitcase lifestyle, with Ryder’s autism and Kodette’s mission to raise awareness and funds for the cause. And in season two recently ended, we learn of Jason’s impending retirement and the LaBarbera’s growing interest in real estate. New Home Guide spoke to Kodette about the family’s transition from the hockey rink to the investment property arena.

Q+A NHG: How did you and Jason get started investing in real estate? On the show, you discussed buying an 18unit complex in Nelson, BC, but you also own two single-family homes in Calgary as investment properties… KL: There was never really a start to it. Jason purchased his first home in Calgary many years back. He always had friends and brothers living there, so when we started dating we purchased one that was just for us. We bought in Scottsdale, Ariz. a few years after that and lived there for four years when Jason was with the Coyotes. We have since sold that one. We just purchased our “forever” home in Calgary… we just needed a bigger yard for the boys! With the market the way it is in Calgary, it’s easier to just hang on to all three properties. NHG: What’s your motivation – preparing for retirement? Building a nest egg for the boys? To build wealth? KL: It’s definitely a good nest egg for the boys. We hope to keep building that up for them. NHG: On the show, it seemed like you were managing this part of your lives, while Jason focused on hockey.

ABOVE: Kodette and Jason LaBarbera; sons Ryder, 7 and Easton. 5

Is that the case, and how do you balance your new ‘career’ and his? Who does what? KL: Oh, no… I really wanted that building in Nelson, but Jason is definitely more hands-on with investments, and he’s quite good at it. I do all the charity work and fundraising, cleaning, managing the boys’ schedules. Jason plays hockey, then he does all the cooking, banking and investments. NHG: I understand you invest with partners. Is this an official jointventure partnership or a more informal arrangement? KL: They are former teammates and friends of ours – Jim and Stefanie Vandermeer. Jim and Jason have always had the same agent, so we

have been closely tied to them for a long time. It’s an official joint venture – our holding company is set up. Stefanie is the brains behind all of it. It always amazes me how much she knows. NHG: What investment strategy are you using – ‘buy, hold and rent’? KL: Yes. For now. NHG: Why Calgary? KL: We both ended up here… there’s more opportunity than where I am from (Nelson). Jason started coming here for development camps with the New York Rangers (who drafted him). We both fell in love with Calgary and stayed. Now we are hanging onto the properties and it’s a great situation. We love it here. It’s a great city, and there’s a lot of draw for people to move here. NOV 19 - DEC 3, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 53

NHG: How have these properties performed for you, as investments? KL: Great, but as with any house, there are repairs along the way. NHG: How are your tenants? What are some tips on how to find, and manage, good tenants? KL: Our tenants are wonderful. We are very fortunate to have them and we have a great relationship. Just make sure as best you can that they are stable. Interview as many people as you need to. You will know when you really like someone. NHG: How has the recent downturn in the economy and housing market affected your properties? KL: Rent is a little cheaper than it normally would be, but it’s okay… it will pick up again. We have confidence in that. NHG: Prices are down in Calgary – might you be thinking of acquiring more properties? KL: Not at the moment. It feels like we have a lot going on right now. But that is why we bought our forever home now – we took advantage of the downturn. NHG: What other types of investment strategies have you considered? KL: We have considered them all – storage units, condos, parking lots – you name it! NHG: What led you to look at the building in Nelson? The location, building and type of investment are very different from your other properties… KL: I’m from Nelson, but my family is no longer there, so it would have been nice to have a tie there again. Nelson is a great place, so quaint. Everyone falls in love with Nelson. (Editor’s note: the LaBarberas backed out of the deal after the building inspection revealed some costly necessary repairs.) 54 YPNEXTHOME.CA

NHG: What did you learn from that experience that you can share? KL: Be thorough. We have made this mistake before. Stefanie is very thorough, so that has helped us out in many ways. Get all the information you need to be comfortable with your purchase. NHG: Now that the Nelson deal fell through, what might be next as you expand your property holdings? KL: We’re just keeping an eye out for anything that the four of us feel comfortable with. NHG: On the show, (NHL goalie Jonathan Bernier’s wife) Martine Forget joked that your and Jason’s real estate ventures were inspiring. Have you actually encouraged friends and family to invest? KL: Yes! I only really talk about it with people I am close to, though. It’s not something that comes up in everyday conversation. There are also just some people who enjoy talking about it more than others. NHG: What advice would you have for others thinking of investing in real estate for the first time? KL: Stay within your limits. Even if you get the funding, you don’t want to dig yourself into a hole. The economy and housing market can shift at any time. NHG: Is Jason still playing? You joked on the show that he is nearing retirement… KL: He’s not! He took a job as goalie coach for the Western

ABOVE: Kodette and Jason LaBarbera;

sons Ryder, 7 and Easton. 5

Hockey League’s Calgary Hitmen. It’s a wonderful situation for us. No moving, great organization and he loves learning. I’m very excited and so proud of him. NHG: What plans do you have now that he’s retired as a player? KL: I’m not sure yet. Probably still do charity events and working with nonprofit organizations. NHG: How are Ryder and Easton? They seem like real characters… How do you manage being a mom, hockey wife and real estate mogul all at once? KL: Ryder and Easton are amazing. They are so happy to be home and adjusting well. Ryder keeps advancing every day, as he has been for the last few years. They are hilarious – they make us laugh all day. We are very fortunate to have such wonderful, loving and spunky kids! We have a fun household. I just make a lot of lists. I’m type A – I get stuff done!

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of certain tax-planning opportunities available only until Dec. 31, but more than three-quarters of Canadians won’t even think about their taxes until it’s too late to realize the savings, a new CIBC poll finds. As well, as many as two-thirds of Canadians are in the dark about how to reduce their 2016 tax bill. “Too many Canadians put off thinking about their taxes until the new year, and by then it might be too late,” says Jamie Golombek, managing director, tax and estate planning, Wealth Strategies Group, CIBC. “December 31 is the quiet deadline that many may miss in the 56 YPNEXTHOME.CA

holiday rush. As we enter the final weeks of 2016, now is a particularly good time to sit down with your advisor to see what you can do to reduce your 2016 tax bill.” “The most effective tax planning occurs throughout the year,” says Golombek. “Chances are that you’re leaving money on the table if you don’t know what tax credits and benefits are available to you, or if you miss the year-end deadline for some of them.” Golombek discusses various taxplanning opportunities in his new report, 2016 Year End Tax Tips. He Golombek recommends talking to an expert to ensure you’re aware of

changes to federal and provincial tax credits. For example, 2016 is the final year to claim certain federal tax credits for families, children and students, including Children’s Arts & Fitness Tax Credits and Education and Text Book Credits. As well, new tax credits introduced in 2016 can also provide additional savings for seniors, caregivers and teachers. 3 WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR TAX BILL 1. Pre-pay any 2017 Children’s Arts & Fitness Activities before Dec. 31 to take advantage of the final year of up to $250 of expenses on artistic or cultural activities through the Children’s Arts Tax Credit and up

“Chances are that you’re leaving money on the table if you don’t know what tax credits and benefits are available to you, or if you miss the year-end deadline for some of them.”

to $500 of expenses on physical activity programs through the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit. 2. Renovate for home accessibility - The new Home Accessibility Tax Credit will permit a claim equal to 15 per cent of up to $10,000 for renovations to assist seniors and those eligible for the disability tax credit to be more mobile or functional in their home. 3. Stock up on school supplies – The new School Supply Tax Credit will help compensate teachers and early educators for school supply expenses they incur in the year. “There may be things you can do now to realize tax savings when you file your 2016 return in the new year. So don’t wait until the last minute. Let a professional advisor help you navigate the tax rules,” says Golombek. The poll also found that 61 per cent of Canadians received a tax refund in 2015. Moreover, half (50 per cent) agreed that getting a refund is a sign of good tax planning and only one quarter (26 per cent) disagreed, highlighting the need to seek financial expertise and advice. “Getting a tax refund isn’t really a windfall, it means that you haven’t been efficient in your tax planning,” says Golombek.

KEY POLL FINDINGS: Time of the year Canadians typically think about their taxes: January - February, it’s on my list of New Year’s resolutions March - April, just before I file my tax return May - June, once my tax return has been assessed July - August, when I have more free time September - October, when everyone is back to school or back to work November - December, to meet the Dec. 31 deadline Tax planning is a year-round priority for me Never, I don’t like to think about taxes I don’t know

29% 48% 2% 1% 1% 3% 10% 4% 3%

Canadians who know of any year-end tax planning opportunities that can help reduce tax burden and save money on their 2016 tax return: Yes 34% No 49% I don’t know 17% Canadians who are looking to take advantage of year-end tax planning opportunities before the December 31 deadline: Yes 28% No 45% I don’t know 27% Canadians who agree with the statement: ‘Getting a tax refund is a sign of good tax planning’: Yes 50% No 26% I don’t know 24% Canadians who received a refund on their 2015 tax return: Yes 61% No 35% I don’t remember 4%

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Advice | LEGALLY SPEAKING

Deciphering legal language Deeds, transfers, mortgages, charges, discharges and undertakings

accept the builder’s or the builder’s lawyer’s undertaking to register a partial discharge, without the other information. Now, I do not believe the builder or the builder’s lawyers who do not include this information would give the promise without meaning it, but what about things out of their control?

By Jayson Schwarz

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FOR THE AVERAGE homebuyer,

there are some legal terms that require translation. The Government of Ontario keeps records of every piece of property in the province. These records are called the “title documents.” The document on file that says who owns the property is called the “transfer,” or “deed.” All of these documents are filed with the government — a process that is called “registering” the document. When a bank lends money and gets a record of this loan on title, the document is called the “mortgage” or the “charge.” When the charge is paid off, a new document is filed with the government office and it is called a “discharge.” If only part of the charge is paid off, a document called a “partial discharge” can be filed. There are many other documents, but these are a good starting point. Usually when a developer/builder starts a new project, he/she will go to a bank or other financial institution and just like you, arrange for a mortgage or charge. The difference, however, is that this can be a huge charge. As an example, the builder/developer may have a $50- or $60-million “blanket” charge applied to enable him/her to create and build the project. The next thing that happens is that the house or condo is built and sold, and it is time for closing. 58 YPNEXTHOME.CA

For example, if:

In the Agreement of Purchase and Sale will be a clause that will relate to the discharge of that part of the blanket charge which affects the property you are buying. The builders’ lawyers (the good ones, in any case) add the clause that the purchaser will accept the promise (undertaking) of the builder’s lawyer to register the partial discharge in a reasonable period of time, but will give on closing two important things: a) a letter (“discharge statement”) from the bank or other financial institution (“mortgagee” or “chargee”) setting out how much money has to be paid to the chargee to obtain the partial discharge; and b) a direction from the builder to the purchaser, telling the purchaser to pay the amount of money needed to obtain the partial discharge directly to the chargee. The clauses I will not accept stop with the purchaser being forced to

» the builder goes bankrupt » the builder has a dispute with the bank » some other party seizes the money from the builder » the builder has an internal shareholders dispute and assets are frozen » the lawyer goes to Argentina with the money » the builder goes to Tahiti with the money If we had followed a) and b), none of that would matter. My complaint is that it does not cost the builder anything to give this peace of mind and security to the purchaser. It is just usually the fault of a lawyer trying to prove how good he or she can be. Watch for these tricky clauses and consult a lawyer, because only a lawyer can provide legal advice and care enough to catch these kinds of things.

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Why are you in debt? By Gail Vaz-Oxlade

PEOPLE WHO ARE IN DEBT often say

they no longer want to be in debt. And often they take the steps to get themselves out. But, it seems to me, just as often people who claim they want to get out of debt do little to change their behaviour and their outcome. They keep on doing the things that got them into debt in the first place. Here are four questions 60 YPNEXTHOME.CA

you may want to ask about why you’re in the hole. 1. Do you buy stuff you don’t need? The biggest cue that you’ve got the impulse monkey on your back are the things you have bought but no used: the clothes with the tags still on, the shoes you have yet to wear, the new dishes you’ve used just once or twice

in the six months that you’ve owned them. Impulse shoppers are the first to admit they have a problem and the last to do anything about it. If you’re an impulse shopper, you need to remove the fuel for the impulse. That means cutting up your credit cards – or disabling them in some other

fashion – and limiting the amount of cash you carry. It also means leaving your debit card at home unless you’re headed out to take care of a need: gas, groceries, etc. When you do go shopping, you have to use a list and never go off-list. Window shopping is torture for the impulse shopper so don’t browse stores or participate in this female bonding ritual since you’re just teasing yourself by drooling over a bunch of stuff you don’t need. 2. Do you use credit to buy things you can’t afford to buy with cash? Hey, when you spend money you don’t have by using your credit card, line of credit or overdraft, you’re doing the wrong thing, plain and simple. If you can’t afford to pay for something in cash today, you should not be buying that thing, I don’t care how important you think it is, how great a deal you’re getting, or how desperate you feel. Using credit is no way to get out of debt. Put away all forms of credit and commit to building yourself a budget that balances. If you want something, you’ll have to give something else up to accumulate the cash you need to buy it. If you can’t come up with the cash, you must not want it badly enough. 3. Do you buy things for a one-time use that you could borrow from a friend or rent? Practically everyone is guilty of this. You need something such as a sewing machine or power washer twice a year so you go and buy one and then watch it – and the money you spent, likely on credit – sit and grow cobwebs (and interest charges?) What’s with us all? We have to own everything we ever use? In the old

Impulse shoppers are the first to admit they have a problem and the last to do anything about it. If you’re an impulse shopper, you need to remove the fuel for the impulse. MORE ADVICE ONLINE ypnexthome.ca/news/advice

days friends borrowed from each other and stuff got way more use. Now our possessions are so much a part of who we are we a) hate to lend and b) hate to have to admit we don’t already have one. Dumb! And why do we feel we need to apologize because we don’t have the right kind of wine glasses? “Sorry, I only have these cheap glasses.” It’s a glass for heaven’s sake.

go on forever. If you’re paying a premium to have a brand name, you have to ask yourself why. Is it because you don’t have confidence in your own sense of style? Is it because you’re trying to emulate the dudes and dames of TV and movie fame, wearing what they wear, driving what they drive, eating what they eat? How come? Is your life so sad that you’re trying to escape?

4. Do you buy certain brands because they are a status symbol? While any car gets you from point A to point B, the high-cost, brandname buggies come with “oohs” and “ahhs” from friends and relatives. Ditto the D&G sunglasses, the LV handbags, the CL shoes . . . I could

Hey, I’m all for spending your money on the things that bring you pleasure, so if you’re not using credit to make expensive brands part of your image, I’m not talking to you. But if you are using credit, what makes you think you have the right to this stuff if you can’t afford to pay for it?

Gail Vaz-Oxlade is the host of Til Debt Do Us Part and author of Debt Free Forever and blogs daily at gailvazoxlade.com

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Neighbourhood Profile

Yonge and Eglinton By Elisa Krovblit

Fast facts Average household income

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and Eglinton is a vibrant community with a little bit of everything, like a financial centre, nightlife, businesses, entertainment, parks, dining – plus lots of upscale shopping. It’s also a great neighbourhood for strolling, as well as a perfect place to live if you are reliant on public transit. The vibe The vibe of this neighbourhood is a busy pace in the hub – right at Yonge and Eglinton – but the side streets are quiet and tranquil, with large, old trees and well-kept homes boasting manicured lawns. It’s a cool part of town, definitely attracting active and outdoorsy residents. Meet the neighbours Sometimes referred to as “Yonge and Eligible,” the neighbourhood definitely has an element of young single professionals out to enjoy their community. There’s a wide range of 62 YPNEXTHOME.CA

pubs, lounges and shopping to meet that demand. There are also a lot of older, active adults on the move, with a lot of upscale and posh residences in the area. Affluence is definitely notable in this hood. Planes, trains and automobiles Yonge and Eglinton is right on the Yonge subway line and the station is a really busy one. The area is well served by public transit for those who don’t have a car. Mount Pleasant and Avenue Road are also great access routes to the city when Yonge Street is too busy. The good and the bad While there are still some deals and budget dining, the area is known for its upscale shopping and five-star restos. If you’re going to live here, be prepared for lots of traffic, bustle and noise – both of the car kind and pedestrian. It’s been rated very highly as a walking friendly area.

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curated collection of 22 other hues, inspired by architecture, fashion, textiles, home furnishings and the arts. “It ebbs and flows with its surroundings and light brings it to life. Rich, royal amethyst can fade into the soft lilac-grey of distant mountains or morph into lustrous coal. Indulge your mysterious side. Let Shadow set the mood,” says O’Neill. “Fine art emerged as a leading inspiration, highlighting the correlation between an artist’s use of colour and light to create mood,” according to Benjamin Moore. “The inspirational Colour Trends 2017 colour card illustrates the use of colour in ways that celebrate how shadow and light travel throughout a space during the course of a day.”

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Top 5 trends to help you select finishes for your new home By Jane Lockhart ONE OF THE MOST exciting and

stressful times of purchasing a new home from plans is the opportunity to select your own colours and finishes. Many clients hire us to come along with them to the builder’s decor centre for the selection process to make it smooth, fast and current in terms of trends. The word “trend” is a confusing one, as it is often confused with the idea of a fad which is short term and likely to not last more than half a year to a year in length. A trend 66 YPNEXTHOME.CA

is an underlying current within the marketplace that is generally adopted by most people within a certain category whether it is fashion, home decor, interior design or a particular architectural style. It is this information that residential designers are highly attuned to and can provide valuable insight when selecting materials for your new home. Here is a quick guide to trends you may want to consider as you chose materials and finishes for your new house or condo.

1) Solid surface countertops This includes quartz, granite and other materials such as Corian, although it is far less popular than it was a few years ago with the mass variety and colour of quartz products. Solid surface counters are an ongoing trend in kitchens and master bathrooms, particularly, but where possible, adding these to secondary bathrooms and laundry rooms is also popular. Some of the new laminate countertop patterns are pretty nice and can work in less high traffic

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A trend is an underlying current within the marketplace that is generally adopted by most people within a certain category whether it is fashion, home decor, interior design or a particular architectural style. spaces – and can offer cost savings. 2) High gloss porcelain tile in light colours in bathrooms and kitchens There is no question that we are in a time of “white” as the dominant colour for a variety of home decor objects. Tile is no exception, and has gone from beige and tumbled in look to a polished and marbled finish, complete with a high gloss surface. It is smooth and clean with a modern edge. This has become a staple in master bathrooms and front

foyers and given some layouts, even kitchens and mudrooms. Most tiles today are larger and are made from porcelain, which is more durable overall than ceramic. 3) Larger trim work and ceiling details for the main floor Rooms where we see this trend include the family room, dining room, foyer, office and living room. Be prepared to look at baseboard that is seven to 10 in. in height from the norm of

five just a few years ago. More elaborate ceiling details such as tray, coffered or waffle applications continue to grow in popularity, as well as crown molding in wood or plaster. Included in this category is wainscoting and paneling which both are popular in main floor rooms as finishing treatments. 4) White cabinetry and dark islands Floor-to-ceiling cabinetry is becoming more common with double-stacked cabinets. Different NOV 19 - DEC 3, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 67

coloured islands continue although wood choices are moving from maple to cherry and even to walnut for a more lux feel. Island colours such as black, ebony, gray and charcoal have become more popular, as homeowners look for creative but classy alternatives to chocolate brown. 5) Hardwood flooring a top seller in new homes Change is underway in both colour and finish, however. With a nod to softer palettes, lighter hardwoods

have begun to gain traction with pale grey-blond floors and even ash-coloured oaks popping up here and there. Wider plank flooring is still more interesting than long thin strip flooring and the glossy finishes of just a few years ago are on the decline. Look for more wire-brushed and hand-scraped finishes as they provide surfaces that are less likely to show wear and scratches than traditional dark, glossy hardwoods. There are more trends out there in new home construction, but this summary reminds us that the

underlying current of dominant design ideas shape what we subconsciously select in the long run. It is important to understand what has staying power and what doesn’t, so you make sound choices when selecting materials and finishes for your new home. It’s hard to think too far ahead, it’s possible that these finishes may surround you and your family for a lifetime. So, do some research before you make final selections to ensure you know what you want and where design trends are heading.

Jane Lockhart is founder and principal designer of Jane Lockhart Interior Design. She was creative director and host of W Network’s top-ranked show, Colour Confidential, and has a Canadian-built furniture collection, Jane by Jane Lockhart, by Statum Designs. Visit online at janelockhart.com

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TIPS FOR DECORATING AND ENTERTAINING FOR THE

by Lisa Rogers

I LOVE THE HOLIDAY SEASON, and I have

always gone all out – decorations, lots of entertaining, big trees (and finding needles for the next six months). But in these days of busy schedules, everyone wants the feeling of the holidays but not the huge amount of stuff or effort. So many of my clients are downsizing from large family homes, and I have many younger clients

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moving in to their first homes, condos mostly, but always small. The result is less space to display and to store. Luckily, we’ve got technology on our side, helping to create big impact in smaller spaces. Like strings of lights embedded right into the wire. And trees with bendable limbs for making your own sculptural form but then detaches from the tree trunk for easy storage.

So here’s my list for easily creating the great holiday feel without crowding you out of house and home. 1. First impressions: a small tree as soon on the hall console table, such as Restoration Hardware’s faux Norfolk Island pines wrapped in burlap; bare sculptural branches arranged in a large glass vase, and hung with beautiful glass ornaments; a basket filled with (faux or real) greens, pine cones and berries in the front entryway. 2. Faux is the way to go: the fake Christmas trees today look so real you have to touch them to know for sure and there’s no trail of needles for months and month. Faux garlands have the advantage of going anywhere – on the banister trimmed with ribbons and ornaments, woven into the dining room chandelier, the pot rack above your island, or on bathroom shelves. 3. Illuminate: Fill your home with the twinkle of LED bulbs. Get creative with placement – a strand woven around the buffet table is pretty, or strung over your indoor tropical plants. Candles, too, create gorgeous atmosphere, and to avoid any fire hazard (and mess from wax) try battery-operated ones. They look real – some are even made out of wax – and come with a remote control for instantaneous atmosphere. 4. A roaring fire invites getting cosy. It doesn’t even have to be real wood – the new gas models roar just as nicely. The mantel is an ideal place to pile on the vintage Christmas ornaments suspended from a string of beads, or to weave strands of LEDs through a garland or loose boughs, and around hurricane candle holders filled with glass balls. 5. Riots of colour. Stick with a scheme – red or anything else you feel like but be consistent – table mats, napkins, candles, bowls of red ornaments, pillows and throws.

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6. The nose knows: pomanders and essential oils fill your home with the aroma of the holidays – pine oil, frankincense (great for keeping us calm during the holiday frenzy), or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. 7. Ho-ho-ho at the cottage: Send everyone out to gather pine cones, evergreen boughs, bare branches, birch bark (as long as it’s already off the tree, or on a branch that’s on the ground), and mix with vintage ornaments on the mantel, tree and dinner table. 8. Decking the deck: looking out on a terrace or deck that’s covered in snow and lit up with evergreens and twinkly lights is magic. Even if you only have enough space for a wrought iron urn, fill it with evergreen bushes, or boughs, wrap with a strand of twinkly white lights and hang colourful ornaments.

ENTERTAINING 1. Keep it simple, good quality and stress-free. At holiday time, people’s party schedules often aren’t flexible enough for lingering over dinner, so keep it simple with a drop-in. Either way, keep menus to an easy prep minimum. For drop-ins, too, a simple menu is best. It’s easier on me, but it also keeps guests from feeling overwhelmed by food – remember most people have more than one holiday event on their calendars. Fresh oysters and champagne, for example, along with a few seasonal favourites, such as bowls of pears and mandarin oranges, bowls of almonds and cashews. A simple, beautiful cheese tray or charcuterie platter – you don’t need a lot it just has to be good. The same goes for drinks – stick with minimal offerings to make it easy for you, as in craft beer and two great wines, one red, one white.

2. If it’s a dinner party, go potluck. Short on space? Set up a buffet at the kitchen island and invite guests to eat wherever they can find a spot to perch, and where communication is possible. 3. Just because there’s a little snow outside, doesn’t mean you can’t use the barbecue. I have friends who swear by deep frying turkey – and I’ve tasted the delicious results. Just get the oil really hot and deep fry the turkey, but make sure you don’t stuff the bird and make sure it’s defrosted. 4. As much as I like to keep things simple, especially at holiday time, I still like to make that one special traditional item, like the best ever shortbread from my grandmother’s recipe box. For me, the beauty in cooking is doing a good job, and seeing the effect it has on people. Because when my friends and family are happy I’m happy.

Lisa Rogers is exclusive Interior Designer for Dunpar Homes, adding her keen eye and design expertise to the builder’s passion for craftsmanship, quality materials and timeless design. Lisa has appeared on various TV shows, and is a regular guest consultant on City’s Cityline.

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Need a little luck to find that perfect home? By Elisa Krovblit WANT TO LIVE AT lucky number

seven? Would you ever live on the 13th floor? How superstitious are you, and how much would it affect your next home purchase? You might not think that finding the perfect home has much to do with luck and superstition, but for some, it’s on the list. You have to do your research and check out the tangible factors, but it just so happens that the wrong number can stigmatize a property and hurt the price — or add value because of a luck factor. Numerology plays highly in real estate superstition, because it’s so integral — street names, street numbers, floor numbers, suite numbers and even sale prices. Home pricing strategy, says Realtor Yan Gurevich, is affected by numerology and personal connections to lucky or unlucky numbers, and to personal and sometimes weird preferences. He notes that you’ll see numbers that add to a specific lucky number, or the inclusion of repeated numbers, like an 888 price point. So what are the lucky — and not so lucky — numbers? 4 UNLUCKY

Tetraphobia. In Chinese it sounds like the word for death so 4, and any number with a digit of 4 is to be avoided: 40, 444, 441. Numerous buildings exclude the fourth floor. You may find buildings like hotels, apartments and even hospitals without a fourth floor and even without a room number 4. In fact, Vancouver has had an increasing problem with developers wanting to omit the fourth floor, 14th floor and any other floor with the number 4 — even excluding suites with the number 4. According to Chief 74 YPNEXTHOME.CA

Building Officer Pat Ryan, as reported in the Vancouver Sun November 2015, it was becoming a safety issue, and the city issued a bulletin to developers that removing floors for cultural or superstitious reasons would have to stop, citing that, for example, it could pose a danger to firefighters in case of emergency, who would not be able to rely on finding an actual floor by numerical sequence if random numbers were arbitrarily missing in some buildings. 7 LUCKY

Whether it’s the number of days it took the divine to create the world or the fact that 7 is a number that repeats itself in too many obvious

ways — 7 seas, 7 colours in the rainbow’s spectrum, 7 notes on the scale — it’s lucky and it’s worked out well for playoff games and James Bond (007) too. My house address is number 7, and without fail, everyone that has ever visited has remarked that my home is lucky. I can’t disagree — it’s been good to me. 8 LUCKY

An auspicious number in Chinese culture, 8 is considered to be the luckiest number. Have you ever seen a property listing price with the last three digits 888 — as in $400,888? Now you know why. …continued on page 73

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9 UNLUCKY

In Japanese, 9 sounds like the word for torture or suffering and is to be avoided. 13 UNLUCKY

Triskaidekaphobia, or the fear of the number 13, has long been a superstition. Paraskevidekatriaphobia is the fear of Friday the 13th. Whether it stems from The Last Supper in the Christian faith, where Judas was the 13th apostle to sit at the table, or from Viking lore, we’ll never know — but it’s among the most famous of superstitions, enough so that a great number of buildings — rentals, condos and office buildings — don’t offer a 13th floor. 17 UNLUCKY

In Italy, 17 is not a welcome number. The Roman numerals for 17 (XVII) are an anagram for VIXI — a term implying you’re dead, similar to the term RIP (Rest In Peace). You don’t want your address denoting you’re dead. Real estate, in turn, rules out 17 — which is easier and less intrusive than ruling out the number 4! 18 LUCKY

In Hebrew, the same digits are used for letters and numbers, so every word can be read as a number and every number can be sounded out. The digits for 18 are read as the word “life” which is invested with a belief of luck, especially luck to live a long life. To live at number 18 or on the 18th floor would invest the residence with luck for a long life. 666 EVIL

From the book of Revelations, John The Apostle’s reference to ‘The number of the beast’ (chapter 13) is associated with Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia. Though in Chinese culture, the pronunciation of 666 sounds like “things going smoothly” so the number is favourable. I once had a colleague who lived at 668. She joked that she was ”The Neighbour of the

Beast.” This one is pretty universal. There are other superstitions and signs of luck in real estate, beyond buying a home with a yard full of four-leaf clovers on St. Patrick’s Day. The colour red is a symbol of luck in Chinese culture and occasionally comes up, from the paint palette to the marketing material of new developments. Some agents and homeowners believe that burying a little statue of St. Joseph will help their home sell. There are a few differing views about how the statue should be buried, though all agree that the statue

should be wrapped to keep it clean as a sign of respect. You can buy a St. Joseph House Selling Statue Kit online. Feng Shui is also given some consideration. If a property has bad energy or no flow, it can be a deterrent for a sale. Feng Shui can even relate to a residence’s placement on a street and how the energy will interact with the flow in the neighbourhood. A home at the T of an intersection can get too much chi too fast, and that’s not good. But for now, may luck be with you for your real estate ventures. NOV 19 - DEC 3, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 75

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