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Today’s Homes York • Thursday February 09 to Wednesday February 22 2017 • 2

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NEW RELEASE AT GLENWAY, NEWMARKET’S MOST COVETED ADDRESS

here’s big news on the horizon in Newmarket, as Andrin and Lakeview Homes are preparing to launch a new release at Glenway, their fantastically popular community in the heart of the Town. Situated south of Davis Drive between Bathurst and Yonge, the Glenway community is home to two- and three-storey townhomes and bungalow detached homes cradled amongst mature trees in this amenity-rich area. Andrin is building the townhomes, which range in size from 1,500 to over 1,952 square feet – and has added a new 1700 square-foot floorplan to the new release! Select from outstanding brick-and-stone exteriors highlighted by unique masonry detailing, offering timeless design and irresistible curb appeal. The generous layouts are graced with natural light from large windows. On the main floor, enjoy the effect of 9-foot ceilings, oak staircases and gourmet kitchens with contemporary cabinetry including extended uppers, breakfast bars or islands, ceramic backsplashes, granite countertops and stainless range hoods. Every model offers a two-piece powder room with a pedestal sink on the main floor, a three-piece, spa-inspired master ensuite. Some models offer a four-piece bathroom that includes a separate shower enclosure and either a step-up or free-standing tub. Lakeview Homes’ bungalows and two-storey detached homes at Glenway are equally as enticing. Bungalow detached homes range from 1,800 to 2,250 square feet and are placed on 50- and 55-foot lots. Exteriors feature brick, stone and stucco with ornamental trim for a distinctive look.

Luxurious interiors overseen by the Lakeview team offer superior finishes such as 9-foot ceilings on the main floor, plus ceramic tile in the foyer, kitchen, bathrooms and laundry room. Other flooring choices include natural finish 3¼” oak engineered hardwood and plush broadloom or Berber carpeting. Kitchens are a cook’s dream, with sleek custom cabinetry featuring extended uppers for extra storage, extended breakfast bars, granite countertops and contemporary backsplashes. Select a classic or modern look for your main floor powder room, and enjoy the range of options offered to make your master ensuite the refuge of your dreams. An elegant free-standing soaker tub or raised oval bathtub can twin with your separate frameless shower stall and vanity cabinets, counters and ceramic tiles to create the ambience you want. And here’s a practical bonus: Lakeview’s homes are ENERGY STAR certified and built to a performance standard that exceeds Ontario Building Code to minimize their environmental footprint. TO bOOK YOur AD, CAll YOur TODAY’s hOMes & CONDOs sAles TeAM: :

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T O D AY ’ S

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With decades of experience behind them and the completion of thousands of homes across Southern Ontario, both Lakeview and Andrin are known for providing superb design, excellent quality, expert craftsmanship and exemplary customer service, all resulting in tremendous value. Register today for the NEW RELEASE at Glenway in Newmarket to receive your invitation to the Preview Opening coming soon. Visit online to stay informed at www.glenwayliving.com.

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Today’s Homes York • Thursday January 19 to Wednesday January 25 2017 • 2

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long with the dramatic rise in prices for new homes across the Greater Toronto Area, we have seen a dramatic increase in buyers opting for small houses and condominium suites. The great news is that today’s layouts are designed to maximize space usage. Plus, with a little décor ingenuity, you can make your compact rooms sing with spaciousness. Here are a few suggestions.

Add some sparkle Metallics reflect light, so look at lamps and other accessories that will help with brightening your small spaces. Mirror, mirror For an instant shot of spaciousness, add a mirror to one of your walls, and the larger, the better. Some decorators suggest flanking the mirror with draperies that can be closed to hide it and create a more intimate feel. Take a risk

Keep it uncluttered

Your small space can accommodate thoughtfully chosen large-scale patterns. Vivid wallpaper, for example, can draw attention away from the space’s compact size.

Even a huge room can seem small if it’s crammed with clutter. In your small rooms, figure out ways to place objects in storage so you have some surfaces showing. Take stock of your belongings and keep only what you really want and/or need. Purge the stuff that doesn’t fit into one of those categories and lighten up your look.

Luckily, manufacturers are rising to the challenge and creating furniture pieces that can help to free up space in compact homes. I have seen ottomans that double as everything from food trays to extra seating, drop-leaf and multi-function tables, benches that have storage underneath, etc.

Consider floating shelves Far less bulky than bookcases and armoires, these keep the visual flow going and give you a place to store books, knickknacks, etc. Go neutral The use of light colours on your floors and walls will help to make the room feel larger and brighter. Keep in mind that neutral doesn’t have to me white or beige. Look at pale yellows, greens and taupes to achieve the look you want and then add pops of colour in accessories.

Think multi function

Think open and airy Shop for tables made from glass or acrylic, rather than wood, which tends to weigh down a space. The ability to see through these furniture items keeps an open, airy feeling to the décor. Use your wall space If your bedroom is tiny, how about hanging your necklaces on small hooks as a lovely and practical display? In the kitchen, perhaps you can hang implements on unused wall space to keep drawers from becoming cluttered

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NEWMARKET AND AURORA REsiDENTiAl hOTspOTs cONTiNUE TO DRAW NEW hOME bUyERs

Dorothea Helms

Connects people and ideas, and can be reached at writer@wsws.ca

NEWmarkEt & aurora offEr spEcial EvENts to pErk up your WiNtEr. Here are just a few. For Full events calendars, check newmarket.ca & aurora .ca

February 18 Newmarket Winterfest 2017 Ray Twinney Recreation Centre, 100 Eagle Street West 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. FREE event offering indoor and outdoor fun, winter-themed activities for the entire family. Enjoy train rides on the Tim Horton’s Express, horse and wagon rides, games, face painting, entertainment, free swimming and skating, and the chance to get photos taken with Case and Skye from Paw Patrol. For a fee, indulge in a pancake breakfast by the Newmarket Lions and/or a barbecue lunch by the Rotary Club.

February 20 Arctic Adventure Aurora Aurora Town Park, Mosley and Wells Street 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Join in family activities such as professional ice carving, outdoor winter games, outdoor skating (helmets recommended), snow tubing, snow shoeing, live entertainment, arctic golf, bouncy castle and body zorbs (all activities weather permitting).Refreshments will be available for nominal fees.

February 24, 25 Aurora Winter Blues Festival (AWBF) Festival at St. Andrew’s College Theatre, 15800 Yonge Street This genuine Blues Festival is held in support of CHATS and Blue Door Shelters of York Region, and the SWBF Youth in Music Program. At the kickoff event, enjoy The All-Star Jam Band, door prizes, live and silent auction, food and dancing. On February 24, the legendary Downchild Blues Band will be joined by special guest The Spencer Mackenzie Band. On February 25, “Lady Plays Guitar” features the Sue Foley Band, Suzie Vinnick Band and Cécile Doo-Kingué Band.

entred north of the City of Toronto, the Towns of Aurora and Newmarket are popular residential destinations in York Region. No longer the bedroom communities of the past, the Towns are now thriving municipalities where residents can live, work and play. A testament to that statement is that last year, both Towns ranked in the top 25 Best Places to Live in Canada in MoneySense Magazine’s report (MoneySense.ca). Each year, that publication ranks more than 200 cities and towns in Canada based on quality of life. In 2016, some of the categories were housing, weather, transit, crime, the ability to walk or bike to work, population growth, culture and amenities. Out of 219, Aurora ranked 19th overall, and Newmarket came in 24th. In addition, Aurora ranked among the Top 10 cities for healthy population growth and low crime rate, and was in the Top 25th percentile of all 219 cities for high incomes, strong arts and sports, and good weather. Newmarket also ranked 14th in the best small cities category, and it was listed as one of the Top 10 safest communities in Canada, as well as one of the best communities regarding high incomes, healthy population growth and weather. These two municipalities are well known for being both progressive and respectful of their heritage. Dynamic and diverse, they also boast beautiful natural areas, comprehensive amenities and burgeoning employment opportunities. They epitomize the residential appeal of York Region.

Enjoy a horse and wagon ride at Newmarket’s upcoming Winterfest (Photo courtesy of the Town of Newmarket)

Aurora’s upcoming Arctic Adventure promises to be a fun event for all ages! (Photo courtesy of the Town of Aurora)

Enjoy live entertainment at Aurora’s upcoming Arctic Adventure. In 2015, White Pine performed for the crowds (Photo courtesy of the Town of Aurora)

Hop on the Tim Horton’s Express at Newmarket’s Winterfest (Photo courtesy of the Town of Newmarket)

Today’s Homes York • Thursday January 19 to Wednesday January 25 2017 • 4

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NEW RELEASE AT GLENWAY, NEWMARKET’S MOST COVETED ADDRESS

or Berber carpeting. Kitchens are a cook’s dream, with sleek custom cabinetry featuring extended uppers for extra storage, extended breakfast bars, granite countertops and contemporary backsplashes. Select a classic or modern look for your main floor powder room, and enjoy the range of options offered to make your master ensuite the refuge of your dreams. An elegant freestanding soaker tub or raised oval bathtub can twin with your separate frameless shower stall and vanity cabinets, counters and ceramic tiles to create the ambience you want. And here’s a practical bonus: Lakeview’s homes are ENERGY STAR certified and built to a performance standard that exceeds

Ontario Building Code to minimize their environmental footprint. With decades of experience behind them and the completion of thousands of homes across Southern Ontario, both Lakeview and Andrin are known for providing superb design, excellent quality, expert craftsmanship and exemplary customer service, all resulting in tremendous value. Register today for their NEW RELEASE at Glenway in Newmarket to receive your invitation to the Preview Opening coming soon. Visit online to stay informed at www.glenwayliving.com.

On the main floor, enjoy the effect of 9-foot ceilings, oak staircases and gourmet kitchens with contemporary cabinetry including extended uppers, breakfast bars or islands, ceramic backsplashes, granite countertops and stainless range hoods. Every model offers a two-piece powder room with a pedestal sink on the main floor, and a three-piece, spa-inspired master ensuite. Some models offer a four-piece bathroom that includes a separate shower enclosure and either a stepup or free-standing tub. Lakeview Homes’ bungalows and two-storey detached homes at Glenway are equally as enticing. Bungalow detached homes range from 1,800 to 2,250 square feet and are placed on 50- and 55-foot lots. Exteriors feature brick, stone and stucco with ornamental trim for a distinctive look. Luxurious interiors overseen by the Lakeview team offer superior finishes such as 9-foot ceilings on the main floor, plus ceramic tile in the foyer, kitchen, bathrooms and laundry room. Other flooring choices include natural finish 3¼” oak engineered hardwood and plush broadloom TO bOOK YOur AD, CAll YOur TODAY’s hOMes & CONDOs sAles TeAM: :

homes&C CoNDos

Shelley Thompson

T O D AY ’ S

YOUR NEW HOME BUYER’S GUIDE

sthompson@yrmg.com 416-500-5982

Publisher:

GeNerAl MANAGer:

905-853-8888 dana.robbins@metroland.com

905-853-8888 ssauve@metroland.com

Dana Robbins

Shaun Sauve

Monika Madden

mmadden@yrmg.com 905-717-0382

Members of B.I.L.D. BUILDING A GREATER GTA

ADVerTisiNG PubliCATiON/ sAles MANAGer: sPeCiAl FeATures eDiTOr:

Amanda Smug

Dorothea Helms

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905-852-9294 writer@wsws.ca

Building Industry and Land Development Association

Visit their website at: www.bildgta.ca

5 • Today’s Homes York • Thursday February 09 to Wednesday February 22 2017

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SkyCity’s rooftop landscaped terrace is ideal for entertaining.

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kyCity2 Condominiums is under construction and first occupancies are slated for January 2018. Act now to own one of the final suites available at Pemberton Group’s highly successful Richmond Hill community. The residence is situated in the amenity-rich, transportation-friendly City Centre at Yonge Street and Highway 7, within walking distance to the York Region Transit Hub. Residents can easily access GO Train and GO bus service, and will be able to walk to shopping, dining and entertainment venues. SkyCity2’s 20-storey tower features a contemporary lobby with 24-hour concierge service. The three-storey central podium will house over 17,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor

amenities. Highlights include lushly landscaped grounds and courtyards with pathways; a theatre room; two video gaming rooms; a chic party room; dining room; a yoga/Pilates studio; equipped exercise room; indoor swimming pool and lounge with double-sided fireplace, and change rooms featuring steam showers. Residents will also appreciate SkyGarden, the landscaped terrace with an outdoor fireplace, gazebos and arbours, lounge-style seating, barbecue stations, and an al fresco dining area. Suites have, all as per plan, 5 ½” wide laminate flooring, a pass-through in the kitchen, under-mount stainless steel double sink, contemporary designed cabinetry with 40”-high uppers, under-cabinet lighting

The 17,000 square-feet of amenities include the sophisticated party room.

with a valance, choice of Caesarstone or granite countertops, glass or marble mosaic backsplash, high-quality appliances, and spainspired bathrooms with porcelain flooring.

Pemberton suite owners enjoy an enviable lifestyle in sought-after neighbourhoods across the Greater Toronto Area, plus the peace-ofmind that comes from buying from a welltrusted builder. To learn more about this master-planned community, visit the sales centre soon. Available suites range in size from a wellproportioned 640 sq. ft. one-bedroom layout to the spacious 1,080 sq. ft. two-bedroom + den design. Prices start from the mid-$300’s, and include one underground parking space and a

locker. Until Feb 28, you can take advantage of Pemberton’s Chinese New Year’s Celebration and save 1% off already value-packed prices. The SkyCity Presentation Centre and furnished kitchen/living room and bathroom vignettes are located at the corner of Red Maple Road and Highway 7. Hours are: Monday to Thursday from 12 to 7 p.m.; Weekends from 12 to 6 p.m.; Fridays Closed. For more information call 905.709.5700 or visit pembertongroup.com.

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The indoor swimming pool and lounge share a double-sided fireplace.

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ENHANCE WARMTH WITH FALL/WINTER DÉCOR

h, autumn, when the leaves create a patchwork quilt of colour, and the air turns crisp enough to remind us that snow is just around the corner! This is the season when a little fall-inspired décor can lift your spirits. The great news is that you can add warmth and seasonal appeal to your surroundings with a few simple changes that will carry you through to spring. Using a little ingenuity and creativity, you may even be able to achieve a new look without emptying your wallet! Search through boxes of items you’ve packed away over the years and rediscover linens, accessories and knickknacks you can enjoy all over again. Take it room by room and come up with a plan. Front Porch • Hang a wreath made from twigs and pine cones on your front door for a welcoming effect. • Toss a plaid throw in fall colours over a rocking chair for a wonderful nostalgic look. • Place pumpkins, straw bales or greenery arrangements highlighted by tree branches on either side of your front door. • Welcome mats are inexpensive – consider purchasing a different one for each season.

• Group candles on surfaces and light them for ambience. For an autumn look, place popcorn kernels in the bottom of a glass candle holder and nestle the candle into them. Placing candles for mood works well in just about every room in your home, even the bathroom. Nothing says pampering like a hot bath in candlelight. NOTE: I caution you to keep safety in mind. My neighbor is an insurance adjustor, and he has told me that one of the major causes of fires is unattended lit candles. Light them only when you are in the room.

• Why wait for the holidays to string up lights? Add a strand of tiny white lights to a tall potted plant to brighten up a corner, or frame a window for emphasis. • Add a large floral arrangement that has weight to it, such as an umbrella stand holding stalks of dried wheat, or a floor-standing vase filled with seasonal dried blooms. • Cut and carve out gourds or squash to serve as temporary vases for fall flowers, or place one spectacular autumn leaf into a bud vase. Kitchen • Add placemats in warm colours or

• Think about hanging heavier window treatments such as wooden shutters, or damask or corduroy draperies with tie-backs to make your rooms feel like cozy cocoons. On a practical note, they can also help to minimize heat loss through your windows. • Substitute your current sofa throw cushions with some in darker, solid fabrics. And if you haven’t looked for throw cushions in a while, do you ever have a treat in store! I have seen the most amazing sofa cushions in every colour and shape imaginable, from tailored styles with upholstered buttons, to intricate floral-patterned pillows with fringe.

Connects people and ideas, and can be reached at writer@wsws.ca

• Place an area rug over carpeting in your family or living room for a layered look. Again, this doesn’t have to entail a major outlay of money. You can find amazing sales on smaller rugs you can roll up and stow away in a closet during other seasons of the year.

• Accessorize with copper or gold knickknacks rather than glass. These will inject richness into your décor, as well as reflect the light for a charming ambience.

Living Room

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heavier weaves on your kitchen table. Go for solids, plaids, florals … the choices available today are outstanding. • Appeal to all of the senses. Place a pot of water on a burner, add cinnamon sticks, orange peels and/or cloves and simmer. This comforting fragrance will waft through your home. Heat up some apple cider for a tummy-warming treat. Bake bread, cookies muffins. And how about homemade soup?

In the chilly weather, there’s nothing like coming inside to a bowl of minestrone, chicken noodle or tomato heaven in a bowl. Dining Room • For a country look, throw a colourful quilt over your dining room or kitchen table as a tablecloth, or arrange it on the table diagonally for visual interest between meals. Of course, you want to be sure it’s not a priceless heirloom that can’t take a little spilled gravy or cranberry sauce. • For centerpieces, think wooden bowls filled with acorns, pine cones, fallen leaves and other natural items, or a cornucopia basket filled with fruit and gourds. • Tablecloths can be inexpensive, and there are gorgeous choices out there in plaids and leaf patterns. Corresponding or contrasting cloth napkins and fall-looking napkin rings can help you create a table setting that will wow your guests. • If you’re REALLY into seasonal décor, take a cue from one of my sisters-in-law, who owns several sets of dishes. She pulls out whichever set is appropriate for the time of year. She is always on the lookout for accessories that can accompany her dinnerware sets. From whimsical to elegant, these can help to accentuate the mood you want to evoke. Embrace the beauty of fall and celebrate the season inside your home. Warm up your décor – and have fun in the process.

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n the charming historic Village of Maple, Pemberton Group’s Indigo Condominiums offers one of the bestconnected locations in the Greater Toronto Area. For a limited time, you can take advantage of the Indigo Suite-of-the-Month, the 2B-1. Purchase this spacious two-bedroom suite now and receive free parking, a free locker, $5,000 toward upgrades and $0 development levies. Add these limited-time special incentives to the price of $462,900, and the existing value gets even better. Plus, now is also your final opportunity to take advantage of preconstruction pricing on the final two-bedroom suites and townhomes!

Conveniently situated next to the Maple GO Station, residents will be connected to the GTA. By GO train it’s just over a half-hour ride to Toronto’s Union Station. Indigo is also served by the GO Transit Barrie rail line, GO Transit buses, York Region Transit and the Toronto Transit Commission, and Highways 400 and 407 are only minutes away. Residents will enjoy easy access to the dining, shops and services at nearby Major Mackenzie Drive and Dufferin Street. Indigo will rise to 10 storeys with 255 spacious suites and 8 townhomes. Amenities include the party room with a caterers’ kitchen, bar and private dining; fitness centre with

The landscaped rooftop terrace with lounge and barbeques.

steam rooms; indoor hot tub and yoga studio; a theatre; ground floor patio with barbeques; the landscaped rooftop terrace with lounge and barbeques; and a dog wash. At Indigo each suite detail has been carefully chosen. The spacious open-concept designs come with Pemberton’s renowned features and finishes, such as smooth ceilings throughout, 5”-wide laminate flooring in all living areas, 9’ ceiling heights in principal rooms, and a premium stainless steel appliance package, plus a cooktop, wall oven and microwave hood. The contemporary kitchen cabinetry has 40” uppers, and there is even under-cabinet lighting. Available two-bedrooms suites are priced

from the mid-$400’s; and townhomes from $656,900. The Indigo Presentation Centre is located at 1860 Major Mackenzie Drive West (one streetlight west of Dufferin and Major Mackenzie at McNaughton), Units 7 & 8 in Vaughan. Hours are Monday to Thursday noon to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday, holidays noon to 6 p.m.; Friday closed. For more information, call 905.553.1430 or visit pembertongroup.com. To learn more about Pemberton’s many fine condominium communities and those coming soon, visit pembertongroup.com. You can also follow the company on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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Dorothea Helms Connects people and ideas, and can be reached at writer@wsws.ca

t’s February, and we still have snowy stuff to come during the next couple of months. Until spring arrives on March 21, you can spark up your winter with exciting activitiesin York Region. Check out your local library for events that satisfy the interests of every age, take in a flick, do some shopping, look through your parks and recreation guide for swim and skate times … the possibilities are endless.

I did a little searching online and found the following special events you may enjoy – and keep in mind that these are just a few of the highlights across the Region.

February 18

February 19

Snowflakes & Starlight Winter Carnival Memorial Park, Park Drive and Burkholder Street, Stouffville, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Take part in a magical evening of skating under the moonlight. Enjoy music, food and hot chocolate – and admission is FREE! Fireworks begin at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own skates. (Skating depends on weather)

February 20 Family Fun Day in Stouffville

Stouffville’s Snowflakes & Starlight Winter Carnival promises to be a magical evening of skating under the moonlight. (Photos courtesy of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville)

2nd Annual Lake Simcoe Ice Fishing Championship Derby, Keswick Sign-in starts at 6:00 a.m. Check-in and weigh-in at Rayner’s Park, 50 Lake Drive North Inspections between 6:00 and 8:00 a.m. Tournament hours are 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (no holes drilled before 8:00 a.m.) Weigh-in line-up closes at 2:00 p.m. NOTE – no fishing licence required for this event. Top ten teams win cash prizes. First place prize is $10,000. Register for the Derby online at http:// icefishinglakesimcoe.com The derby is held in support of Canadian Tire Jumpstart.

Photo courtesy of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville

Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre, 14732 Woodbine Avenue, 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Spend quality time sampling fresh local maple syrup and other treats. Showshoe in the park, weather permitting (bring your own or borrow some there. Check out the activities in the heritage buildings. Included with general admission.

March 4

5th Annual Slopestyle Competition The ROC, 26479 Civic Centre Family Fun Day in Stouffville will take place Road, Keswick, 10:00 a.m. to at the Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & 3:00 p.m. Registration for this FREE event Community Centre. (Photo courtesy of the starts at 10:00 a.m.; competition Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville) begins at 11:00 a.m. Girls and guys ski and snowboard categories: 6-8 years; 9-13 years; 14+ years.

March 13-17 Amazing Race March Break Camp, Stouffville

Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre, 14732 Woodbine Avenue “Travel” the globe through a series of activities, games and crafts. Recommended ages 5 to 12. Before and after care available. $160.00 per child. Pre-registration required. Call Julia at 905-727-8954 or email wsmuseum@townofws.ca

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news from BILD

RecoRd yeaR foR the Gta new homes maRket

2002 was the year that saw the most new homes ever sold in the GTA. That year there were 53,660 units sold of which 72 per cent were low-rise and 28 per cent were high-rise.

n the GTA new homes market, 2016 was a record setting year for low inventory, high prices and high-rise condo sales, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) announced in January.

“The decline in low-rise sales in 2016 was due to the lack of product available to purchase, not softer demand,” said Patricia Arsenault, Executive Vice President of Research Consulting Services at Altus Group. “The fact that new product is being quickly absorbed, despite rising prices, shows there is continued buyer interest in purchasing new ground-oriented homes in the GTA.”

There were 29,186 new high-rise units sold across the GTA in 2016, more than in any previous year on record and 30 per cent more than in 2015 according to Altus Group, BILD’s official source for new-home market intelligence. Sales were up in every region in the GTA, particular in Durham where sales were more than double those of 2015.

The number of new homes available to buyers in builders’ inventory across the GTA reached an unprecedented new low at the end of last month, while prices for all types of new homes in the GTA broke records.

Overall in 2016 there were 47,161 new homes sold in the GTA, 62 per cent were high-rise units and 38 per cent (17,975 units) were low-rise homes.

DECEMBER NEw-HoME SaLES By MuNiCipaLiTy: Feb '13

Low Rise

Region

2014

2015

Durham Halton Peel Toronto York GTA Jan-Dec

153 53 215 82 520 1,023 18,005

94 84 197 17 226 618 19,552

High Rise 2016

2014

75 37 50 75 119 59 30 678 278 88 552 937 17,975 21,908

Total

2015

2016

2014

2015

2016

47 48 89 1,408 344 1,936 29,186

190 128 274 760 608 1,960 39,913

139

122 98 208 1,438 622 2,488 47,161

43 67 1,040 152 1,347 22,484

127 264 1,057 378 1,965 42,036

At the end of December 2016 there were 13,670 new homes available for purchase, less than half of the 30,400 homes that were available in builders’ inventories a decade ago. New high-rise supply reached a 10-year low, falling to 11,792 units last month. Meanwhile low-rise supply was 1,878 homes, of which only 742 were single-family detached homes. Ten years ago there were 12,871 high-rise units available to purchase and 17,529 low-rise units of which 11,602 were single-family detached homes. “We have a shortage of housing supply in the GTA that is approaching crisis levels,” said BILD President and CEO Bryan Tuckey. “Housing is selling as quickly as the industry can bring it to market and the lack of developable land that is serviced with infrastructure, excessive red tape, out-of-date zoning and NIMBYism are hindering our ability to bring more to the market.” The lack of supply is forcing prices up across the board. The average price of available new low-rise homes, which includes detached and semi-detached houses and townhomes, was $995,116 in December 2016, and for new single-family detached homes in the GTA the average was $1,264,604. The average price of new detached homes increased by more than $273,000 in the past 12 months.

With more than 1,450 members, BILD, formed through the merger of the Greater Toronto Home Builders’ Association and Urban Development Institute/Ontario, is the voice of the land development, home building and professional renovation industry in the Greater Toronto Area. BILD is proudly affiliated with the Ontario and Canadian Home Builders’ Associations.

Prices for new high-rise homes also reached an alltime high in 2016. In December the average price of condo units in the GTA was $507,128. In December 2006 it was $321,353. The average size of a condo suite in the GTA grew to 826 square feet last month while the average price per square foot increased to $614. A year ago the average price per square foot was $584 while the size of an average suite was 775 square feet.

GO “GREEN” IF THE MOOD STRIKES Dorothea Helms Connects people and ideas, and can be reached at writer@wsws.ca

efore you get in a huff, I’m talking about “green” as in the colour. And I’m not just talking about green. Popular colours in design and décor go in and out of trends. For a while there, neutrals were in, and certainly, these hues on the spectrum never really go out. Colour, however, comes back in a kaleidoscope of shades and intensity. Treat yourself to the website www.colormarketing.org (CMG) and you’ll find yourself in a world of designers, marketers, colour scientists, consultants, educators and artists who are members of this organization that determine what colours will keep pace with our changing demographics and times. In fact, you can use colour to create a new home interior that reflects the mood you want in any room. You can also go the trendy route and listen to those who know about what’s fresh and new. According to the 2017 COLOR ALERTS from CMG’s 2017+ World Color Forecast™, January was about “Life Spurt” – a psychology that mirrors a brand new year. The hue is the green we see when leaves open – a green that shows its inspiration year round. Introduce green into your accessories, table wear or even in your wardrobe. In my research, I learned about the flexibility of green in home décor. When you think of it, green is a basic colour in nature, so it goes with pretty well everything. It is, in fact, so infused in nature that some experts consider it a neutral colour. Let’s see – what shades can you select from: celery, mint, grass, leaf, pepper, emerald, sea, evergreen, lime, moss, olive, forest … the list goes on. Green even has an

When you think of it, green is a basic colour in nature, so it goes with pretty well everything.

anthropological draw, because it signifies that life-sustaining water is ample. Then again, maybe you simply like the colour green! Here are some psychological techniques you can use. Paint a cool icy green in a bedroom to evoke calmness, or use a bright, vibrant shade to open up a room, or a dark green to signify security. In a bathroom, blue-green or seagreen can make the surroundings seem like a spa, with balance and harmony as the undertones. Love sleek, modern surroundings? Go for green paired with grey. Add wood furnishing to a room with green walls and go earthy and organic. In a small powder room, introduce emerald green for a jewel box ambience. If green walls aren’t your thing, maybe add some lime green cushions on a sofa in a muted colour.

I invite you to invite the outdoors in with splashes of green in your décor.

For February, CMG is touting aqua, which speaks to bodies of water from tiny streams to majestic oceans. Both of these colours are fresh, refreshing and uplifting. It’s another form of green. Never heard of colour psychology? It started 2,000 years ago when the Egyptians noticed the power of colour on mood. Nowadays, decorators and designers make use of this branch of psychology for marketing purposes, to help clients and purchasers reflect their personalities and moods in their surroundings. When you are selecting colours, remember that they can look different in natural sunlight as opposed to incandescent lighting. Purchase a small can of the colour you’re thinking of and try it on part of a wall. See how it looks at varying times of the day and evening. I invite you to invite the outdoors in with splashes of green in your décor.

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IT’S VALENTINE VALUE DAYS AT BEACON HILL!

owmanville, ON – Offering an incredible new sales promotion for homebuyers, Averton Homes is excited to be introducing Valentine Value Days at Beacon Hill. Offering an amazing collection of freehold townhomes in historic Bowmanville, Averton Homes is now providing homebuyers with up to $20,000 in bonus value to personalize their amazing new homes. Considered one of the GTA’s most prominent new-home communities, Beacon Hill offers the ultimate in modern sophistication, class, and elegance. Beacon Hill towns feature a fabulous selection of spacious three-bedroom floor plans, priced from high $400’s, ranging up to 1,938 square feet. Featuring spacious open-concept floor plans and exceptional finishes, interiors at Beacon Hill feature 9’ ceiling heights on main floor, chef-inspired gourmet kitchens, imported

ceramic tiles, 40 oz. broadloom throughout finished areas, and second floor laundry rooms. A combination of winding drives that complement the already established, pedestrian-friendly community. Surrounding the architecturally-designed streetscapes is a variety of plush parks, conservations areas and large recreation complexes.

SPACIOUS NEW DESIGNS Stouffville

The Valentine Value Days promotion will run until February 14. Hurry in and take advance of this incredible new promotion.

7 storey building adjacent to conservation lands, 700 sq. ft. to 1,900 sq. ft. all with balconies or terraces

The Beacon Hill Sales Office is located at 300 Mearns Avenue in Bowmanville. Hours are Monday to Thursday from 1p.m. to 7p.m.; Saturday, Sunday & Holidays from 11a.m. to 6p.m.; Friday closed.

A condominium with a variety of spacious and unique plans Residences from the high

With Highway 2 to the north, Highway 401 to the south, and the GO Transit System nearby, traveling across the GTA has never been easier.

For more information call 905-674-6166 or visit www.averton.ca

300’s

Kylemore Communities Celebrates 20th anniversary,

Year of the rooster

uxury home builder and land developer, Kylemore Communities kicked-off its 20th Year by ushering in the Year of the Rooster in grand style. Attending the celebration hosted by Kylemore’s President Patrick O’Hanlon and Cailey Stollery, president of Angus Glen Golf Club, were City of Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, local Councillors, guests and staff. “We’ve achieved so much in the last two decades and we wanted to celebrate our success with some of our key supporters. Our commitment to continue to contribute to Markham’s

excellent reputation here and overseas is unwavering. We have many spectacular new communities planned which will come to fruition in the next few years,” said O’Hanlon. Cailey Stollery, whose late father founded Kylemore with O’Hanlon in 1997, expressed the importance of this milestone for her family. Mayor Scarpitti congratulated the company and Stollery family on their rich history of engagement in the Markham community, one that extends beyond the design and construction of homes and communities to volunteering and philanthropy.

Kylemore Communities is the recipient of the 2014 Markham Design Excellence Award for Angus Glen Community, which was also awarded the Building Industry and Land Development (BILD) Association’s 2013 “Places to Grow” Community of the Year Award. For more information about Kylemore Communities visit the presentation centre at 4500 Major Mackenzie Drive (northwest corner of Major Mackenzie Drive and Kennedy Road), Markham. Call 905-887-9950. To register for upcoming new home opportunities visit kylemorecommunities.com.

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THERE’S A NEW SHINING STAR IN BRAMPTON. At the corner of Creditview Rd. & James Potter Rd. Freehold towns 2200 - 2700 sq.ft from the mid

600s

Presenting Ooh La La, a stylish collection of luxury townhomes in Brampton. Ooh La La gives you the best of all worlds. Backing onto conservation lands while still putting every amenity within reach. All wrapped in the luxury you’ve come to expect from Stateview Homes.

StateviewHomes.com Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. Illustrations are artist’s concept. E.&O.E.