HOMES&CONDOS T O D AY ’ S
NEW HOME BUYER’S GUIDE SERVING TORONTO & YORK REGION FEBRUARY 11 - FEBRUARY 24, 2016
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York Condos is a contemporary 15-storey residence with a modern urban façade of glass and steel
York Condos’ modern suites will be graced with high-quality features and finishes
YORK CONDOS A STUDY IN URBAN LUXURY IN DOWNTOWN MARKHAM
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t’s the educated choice for savvy condominium shoppers seeking exceptional living in a spectacular location! York Condos is Remington Group newest residence coming to masterplanned Downtown Markham, a vibrant 243-acre, mixed-use community that will eventually include more than 10,000 luxury condominiums and town manors. York Condos will be situated only steps to York University’s brand new campus, which makes it unique in York Region. This 21st century state-of-the-art campus will serve 4,000+ full-time students with 25 degree programs in eight fields of study. Accessible via 15 transit routes, this location is ideal for students, staff and local residents alike. Toronto’s Union Station and Island City Airport are about half an hour away. The campus will also provide more than 400 new jobs, enhancing the opportunity to live, play and work right in Downtown Markham. It’s no exaggeration! The exciting urban centre is home to 2 million square feet of retail
and dining, over 100,000 square feet of fitness facilities, and for outdoor-lovers, 200 km of hiking and biking trails! Downtown Markham just happens to be adjacent to Rouge Park, North America’s largest urban park. Shopping, dining, sports and entertainment venues also line the streets of Downtown Markham, as well as a 200+ room Marriott® Hotel, making it a city within a city. An outdoor museum, stunning sculptures on street corners and the Remington Contemporary Art Gallery are constant reminders that culture is an important aspect of quality of life. So is sustainability, and Downtown Markham is North America’s largest LEED community. York Condos offers the opportunity to live in luxury in the heart of it all. This contemporary 15-storey residence will be wrapped in a modern urban façade of glass and steel. Residents will enjoy professional, attentive 24-hour concierge service provided from the elegant lobby lounge.
Remington’s suite designs offer open-concept layouts infused with natural light from floorto-ceiling windows. From oversize living areas to gourmet kitchens and luxurious master bedrooms and ensuites, the lifestyle is both urban and comfortable at once. York Condos’ modern suites will be available in one-, two- and three-bedroom designs and will be graced with high-quality features and finishes that speak to inspired urban living. Among them are (all as per plan) 9-foot ceiling heights (10-foot in the penthouses); roomy balconies and terraces suitable for alfresco dining; contemporary laminate flooring throughout; finely crafted kitchen cabinetry with full height uppers and a multi-function kitchen island with a quartz top, dining space and extra storage; and integrated stainless steel appliances. Suite prices will begin from the $200,000s. One of the best reasons to choose York Condos as your residential destination is the
ability to purchase with confidence from a wellrespected builder/developer. The Remington Group Inc. (TRG) is a privately held company with over 60 years of industry experience. TRG operates, develops, manages and builds an extensive cross-section of residential and income properties across Ontario. TRG has built thousands of homes, and owns and manages millions of square feet of commercial, retail, and industrial properties. Today, Remington remains a progressive, integrated company that continues to be an industry leader. TRG has earned a reputation for honesty, hard work, and generous community investment and involvement. Downtown Markham is truly a place to live, work, study, shop, entertain, dine and play – and is sure to be the most coveted address in Downtown Markham, where condominium residences are always in demand. REGISTER TODAY to be among the first to explore York Condos. Visit DowntownMarkham.ca.
Residents will enjoy outdoor and indoor amenities
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TODAY’S HOMES & CONDOMINIUMS CELEBRATES 19 YEARS!
Dorothea Helms Connects people and ideas, and can be reached at writer@wsws.ca
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ow – nearly two decades ago, we started a newspaper section to showcase new homes across York Region, and Today’s Homes & Condominiums is still going strong! That’s because the desire for new homes across the Greater Toronto Area continues to be steady. The recent RealNet Canada Inc. statistics posted by BILD showed that 2015 was the third-highest sales year in the past decade. With robust immigration numbers, it’s likely this level of demand will be around for some time to come. Yes, prices have climbed a lot over the past 19 years, but who thought back then when we
started that we’d see low single-digit mortgage interest rates again? It’s incredible. Plus, real estate has proven time and again to be a lucrative financial investment in the long run. Today’s Homes & Condominiums brings you industry information on some of Ontario’s finest builders and their new home communities. We are grateful for tremendous support from BILD (the Building Industry and Land Development Association), which regularly provides the public with RealNet Canada Inc. statistics regarding the sale of new homes and condominiums across the GTA. BILD President and CEO Bryan Tuckey’s thoughtful columns have also enriched our understanding of the marketplace. We intend to continue bringing you municipality profiles highlighting cities, towns and villages across York Region and Simcoe County. Long ago considered bedroom communities, these municipalities are now thriving centres where people live, play and work. An array of amenities always lie within a few minutes’ drive. Quality of life is everything, and these areas offer outstanding new home residential destinations. One of the most interesting phenomena we’ve experienced over the years is the burgeoning desire for high-rise condominiums. In part,
that is due to pricing and the fact that condos are often more attainable, especially for firsttime buyers. Although shorter in supply, lowrise homes are still the choice of many buyers. The new home industry is a major economic driver in the GTA and the province, and everyone at Today’s Homes & Condominiums is proud to be part of it. According to BILD, 2014 data indicates that the residential construction industry created 155,300 jobs in new-home construction, renovation and related fields, and is one of the largest employers in the GTA. This represents $8.6 billion in wages and $23.0 Billion in investment value – the largest single wealthbuilder for many GTA families. We are also proud to showcase many of Ontario’s finest new home builders, who are as generous as they are talented. Giving back to the greater community is part of what we do at Today’s
Homes & Condominiums, and during the past 19 years, we have facilitated fundraising efforts for Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada and United Way York Region. Our advertisers have been thoughtful with their time and donations, and we appreciate their part in helping us to help others. You, our readers, remain at the basis of our success, and we are grateful to both you and our advertisers. Let’s look forward with enthusiasm to another year of new home excellence!
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Welcome home to spacious condominium living. Starting from the mid 200’s If home’s the destination then INDIGO is your ticket to an enriched lifestyle and convenient amenities nearby. Live steps from the Maple GO Station, connecting you to downtown and across the GTA. Everything is at your doorstep at INDIGO. Register at PembertonGroup.com info@PembertonGroup.com I 905.553.1430 Exclusive Listing Brokerage, Royal LePage- Your Community Realty. Brokers Protected. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. Illustration is artist concept E.&O.E
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QUICK OCCUPANCY AND FEBRUARY SPECIAL SAVINGS AT PEMBERTON GROUP’S SKYCITY CONDOMINIUMS
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emberton Group’s master-planned SkyCity Condominiums community is a popular residential choice in Richmond Hill. Act now for your opportunity to take advantage of February Special Savings. Buy on or before February 29th,
and Pemberton Group will take an extra one per cent off the already value-packed prices. In addition, the first building offers 120-day occupancies and you will receive a $5,000 discount on the purchase price. Choose a suite at SkyCity2 for a $15,000 discount.
Indigo kitchens feature modern appliances, 40”-high uppers and under cabinet lighting.
The SkyCity lifestyle includes 17,000 square feet of next-generation amenities.
You can also benefit from the limited-time program that offers a 5 per cent initial deposit with 10 per cent on occupancy for building 1, or the 20 per cent extended deposit structure for SkyCity2. SkyCity is situated at Yonge and Highway 7. Residents can walk to York Region Transit, take the GO Train to Union Station, ride GO bus service, or easily access Highways 407 and 404. The Yonge/Highway 7 area is also home to extensive shopping, dining and entertainment venues. SkyCity’s two 20-storey towers have separate lobbies, each with 24-hour concierge service. The buildings share a three-storey podium housing 17,000 square feet of next-generation amenities. SkyGarden will encompass gazebos, arbours, a fireplace, lounge-style seating, barbeque stations and alfresco dining area. Amenities extend to two video gaming rooms, a multi-media theatre, two chic party rooms and a bar, a dining room and meeting room/library. There will be an equipped cardio studio, yoga/ Pilates area, indoor swimming pool, change rooms with steam showers, and pool lounge with double-sided fireplace.
Available suites range in size from 640 to 1,080 square feet, and prices start from the mid-$300’s (before incentives). An underground parking space and locker are included in price. Visit SkyCity’s Presentation Centre and furnished kitchen/living room vignette on Red Maple Road, at Yonge and Highway 7. Call 905.709.5700. Coming Soon Pemberton’s newest community - Indigo Condominiums, is coming soon to a distinctive location next to the Maple GO Station. Indigo will rise to 10 storeys with 247 spacious suites, and offer 8 townhomes. Prices will start from the mid-$200’s. Residents will have easy access to the shops and services at nearby Major Mackenzie Drive and Dufferin Road, and to the rest of the GTA. From the Maple GO Station to Union Station it’s just over a half-hour ride. Indigo will also be well served by the GO Transit Barrie rail line, GO Transit buses, York Region Transit and the Toronto Transit Commission. Highways 400 and 407 are only minutes away. Call 905.553.1430. For more information on Pemberton Group’s many fine communities and to register on line, visit PembertonGroup.com. You can also follow the company on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Discover the second tower at the successful SkyCity Condominiums in the heart of Richmond Hill and save up to $15,000. An unsurpassed fusion of great location, 17,000 sq. ft. of gorgeous amenities and outstanding value all just minutes from the GO Transit, VIVA and YRT transportation hub. CONDOS AT YONGE & HIGHWAY 7 FROM THE MID $300’S SPECIAL CHINESE NEW YEAR BONUS! SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 1% OFF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF ANY SUITE* AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 1ST TO FEBRUARY 29TH, 2016 ONLY! OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 12-4PM
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LIVE STEPS FROM GO TRANSIT, VIVA & THE YRT!
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PHASE III TO OPEN THIS MONTH AT BROOKFIELD’S WILLOW GLEN TOTTENHAM
Brookfield Residential is preparing to launch sales at Phase III of Willow Glen Tottenham
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re you shopping for a new home that offers vibrant small-town living within commuting distance to Toronto? Look to scenic Tottenham, where Brookfield Residential will soon release Phase III at the phenomenally successful Willow Glen community. You can own a beautiful new single on your choice of lots with frontages from 30 to 50 feet in a location close to modern amenities, yet removed from the hectic pace of the city.
Among the rolling hills of the Nottawasaga River Valley that cradles the Town of New Tecumseth, the Tottenham Conservation Area offers 41 acres of parkland overlooking a massive pond with a sandy beach. Canoe, fish, picnic, watch trumpeter swans and Canada geese frolic in the waves, and just enjoy the outdoors in general in this picturesque spot. Within these remarkable surroundings, master-planned Willow Glen is located just 30 minutes to the GTA. There are big-box stores, grocery stores, schools, restaurants, golf courses and a multitude of recreational opportunities in the vicinity. Willow Glen itself includes 10 acres of dedicated parkland, a large pond and protected conservation area. The result is a community where neighbours will get to
know each other and kids can run and play with abandon. The well-appointed homes in Phase III will range in size from 1,540 to 3,640 square feet and will be priced from the mid-$400,000s – tremendous value considering the prices of comparable homes in the GTA! Plus, you can feel confident buying from Brookfield Residential, a premier homebuilder with 60 years of experience. Brookfield has won many coveted awards including J.D. Power and Associates, Tarion Builder of the Year and Ontario Builder of the Year. Phase III will open later this month by appointment only. To receive your VIP Preview Invitation, register NOW at TottenhamWillowGlen.ca or call 905-406-1044.
A Quick commute to York u Will Be A DeciDing FActor For BuYers on the hunt
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oday’s condo dwellers consider more than just cost, luxurious finishes and amenities; they also want fast, easy access to the places in the city they frequent most. Southside Residences at Gramercy Park is located right in the heart of the Yorkdale community—a
quickly developing neighbourhood that’s not only home to the Yorkdale Shopping Centre, one of Canada’s most prestigious shopping and lifestyle destinations, but it’s also an ever-expanding transit hub. Residents of the community will soon be just four subway stops away from York University, Ontario’s second largest university with nearly 47,000 undergrads. The subway extension from Downsview Station to Downtown Vaughan Station, which will replace the current bus connecting Downsview Station to the University, is slated for completion in fall 2017. Southside is also currently just a short distance from the Wilson, Yorkdale and Downsview Subway Stations, in addition to offering easy access to downtown and the 400, 401 and 404 HWYs. Developed by Malibu Investments, Southside Residences is the highly anticipated sequel to the successful Gramercy Park Condominium Community.
SENSATIONAL SUCCESS USHERS IN ANDRIN’S WEST VILLAGE, COMING SOON TO HILLSBOROUGH
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ecently, Andrin Homes introduced a collection of single-family homes at Hillsborough in Holland Landing. The community has been so successful that the next release, West Village at Hillsborough, is coming soon! Lush rolling hills form the captivating backdrop for this neighbourhood of 650 homes situated just minutes north of Green Lane and Yonge Street. The result is a lifestyle that is equally as handy to nature and modern amenities – everything today’s families need. Within minutes, residents can access the big-box stores and SilverCity Theatre along Yonge Street in Newmarket. Just to the south, the incredible Upper Canada Mall beckons with excellent retailers, restaurants and services from
Southside’s elegant lobby will offer 24-hour concierge service, and residents can take advantage of the on-site fitness centre and yoga studio, as well as an outdoor rooftop swimming pool, private courtyard, wifi study lounge and party room among many other close-to-home comforts and conveniences. Suite finishes include laminate flooring throughout living spaces, custom kitchen cabinetry, stone kitchen countertops, porcelain backsplashes and modern stainless steel appliances. Bathroom designs include stone countertops, porcelain tiles and a luxurious soaker tub. Suites at Southside start from the affordable $190s and the suites—available in one bedroom, one plus den, and two bedroom plus den layouts—will range from an efficient 462 square feet to a smartlydesigned 1,048 square feet. For a chance to live in one of the city’s next great neighbourhoods close to the places you frequent most, register today at www.southsidecondos.ca
Watch for the release of WestVillage at Hillsborough coming this spring.
A to Z. Highways 400, 404, 407 and GO Transit are all close by, as well as the East Gwillimbury GO Station, making access to the GTA convenient. A few minutes west, the Holland Marsh provides stunning nature views, as well as the Rogers Reservoir Conservation Area. Right in Holland Landing, you will find the Holland Landing Library & Community Hall, parks, schools, a golf fun centre, and even marinas and trails along the East Holland River. As the master-planned community of Hillsborough develops, it will include a 10-acre neighbourhood park with playgrounds, splash pads, basketball half courts, trails and a baseball diamond. Andrin’s amazing home designs on 38-, 40-
and 45-foot lots at West Village at Hillsborough range from 1,700 to 3,650 square feet and feature great rooms, formal living and dining rooms, libraries, second-floor family retreats and luxurious master ensuites. Andrin Homes is a respected builder with nearly 30 years of experience. Every Andrin community is built to stand the test of time –
and Hillsborough is a shining example. The presentation centre at 19337 Highway 11 in East Gwillimbury (five minutes north of Green Lane) is open Monday to Thursday from 1 to 8p.m.; Friday by appointment; Saturday, Sunday and holidays 11a.m. to 6p.m. Call 905551-0524 or visit AndrinHomes.com for more information.
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LIVE AMIDST A 848 ACRE CONSERVATION AREA COMING SOON TO GOREWAY DRIVE & HWY 7 Imagine sitting on your balcony and seeing a shimmering pond and 848 acres of protected picturesque forest, yet you’re mere minutes from the City of Toronto, Hwy 407, Hwy 427, shopping, and all the amenities you desire. Presenting Cocoon Condos, the GTA’s most outstanding new home value. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an empty-nester downsizing, Cocoon Condos is a welcoming and revitalizing place to spread your wings and soar.
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