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Don’t miss semis sales event at mill street village in Tottenham
his weekend, Ballymore Homes and Briarwood Homes are offering an exciting Semis Sales Event at Mill Street Village in Tottenham.
Beginning at 11:00 am sharp, Saturday July 16th and Sunday July 17th, purchasers who buy a semi-detached home enjoy incredible incentives and savings. Bonus packages include three stainless steel appliances, a white front load washer and dryer, Level 1 granite kitchen countertop with a 7” undermount sink, natural oak stairs and 3 ¼” natural oak hardwood flooring on the main level. Homebuyers also receive three months of free Rogers services and an exclusive discount offer with Woodington Lake Golf Course.
The Semis Sales Event provides purchasers with even more value, as they select their dream homes that are affordably priced from just $539,990. There are four models to choose from, with expansive floor plans that range from 1,547 sq. ft. to 2,163 sq. ft. Three- and four-bedroom homes feature family size kitchens that are open to the great room; master bedrooms with large walk-in closets and private ensuites; and elegant architectural detailing, such as half walls, tray ceilings in mater bedrooms and garden doors that lead to second storey balconies. “These are well designed, spacious homes that are geared to first-time buyers or for growing families.” says Helen Rupolo, executive assistant for Ballymore Homes.
“Mill Street Village has been a huge success and we’re very excited to offer this special sales event. With our semi-detached models, young families have the opportunity to own their first homes and to be part of a great community.”
Ontario heritage themed homes feature brick exteriors, with accent cladding, vinyl siding and front porches with decorative pillars. Interiors have several luxurious features and finishes that are all offered as standard, including 18” x 18” ceramic flooring in front foyers, upgraded trim throughout, custom finished kitchen cabinets with taller upper cabinets, and breakfast bars for some models. A highlight of all homes is a cosy gas fireplace in the great room, complete with a mantle and three-piece marble facing. In addition to the semi-detached series at Mill Street Village, purchasers can also choose from a limited collection of 40 ft. and 50 ft. single detached homes. A generous bonus package for 40 ft. models includes a choice of $7,500 in décor dollars; or granite kitchen countertop with undermount sink; or 3 ¼” natural oak hardwood flooring in the upper hall and master bedroom; or an Energy Star air conditioner and humidifier. For 50 ft. models, homebuyers receive casement windows throughout; 3 ¼” stained oak hardwood flooring on the main floor, as well as stained oak stairs, railings and spindles; and granite kitchen countertops with undermount sinks. All singles also come
with discounted or free Rogers services and an exclusive discount offer with Woodington Lake Golf Course. Located just north of Hwy 9, east of Tottenham Road, Mill Street Village offers a picturesque country setting amidst friendly, small town hospitality. Residents are close to neighbourhood parks, as well as walking and biking trails, and an abundance of wildlife at Tottenham Conservation Area. Convenient amenities include schools and daycare, shops and restaurants, banks and medical facilities, and a rec centre and arena. Commuters will love being so close to Highway 400 and Highway 27, and the attractions of Alliston, Orangeville and Bradford are less than 20 minutes away. Visit the Mill Street Village Sales Centre at 6490 4th
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come discover our semi-detached homes Ballymore Homes and Briarwood Homes present a limited selection of semis, available in a variety of exceptional designs and all offer great new home value!
BONUS INCENTIVE PACKAGES FOR SEMI-DETACHED SERIES* • 3 Stainless Steel Appliances (Fridge/Stove/Dishwasher) • White Front Load Washer/Dryer • Level 1 Granite Countertop in Kitchen w/7” Undermount Sink • Natural Oak Stairs • 3 ¼” Natural Oak Hardwood on Main Floor (excluding tiled areas) • 3 Months of FREE Rogers Services • Exclusive offer discount with Woodington Lake Golf Course
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SALES OFFICE HOURS: Mon. - Thurs. 1pm - 8pm Friday by appointment Sat. & Sun. 11am - 6pm Sales Office: 6490 4th Line
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SUMMER SIZZLES ACROSS YORK REGION
A Crowning Achievement Comes To Stouffville
Dorothea Helms Connects people and ideas, and can be reached at writer@wsws.ca
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hen you live in York Region, you are in one of the best places in the GTA to enjoy your staycation! Yes, there is a lot to do in the summer in this fabulously fun Region. For example, if you like to keep active, both recreational and experienced road cyclists have an amazing assortment of trails to choose from. Check this out! • The All-Terrain Ride takes you through the Towns of King, Newmarket, Aurora and Richmond Hill.
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• The Group of Seven Trail starts at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection and meanders through to Vaughan Mills, one of Canada’s largest indoor shopping malls. • Pedal to the Kettle is a 50-km route starting at Markham Town Square and wandering through Richmond Hill. • Main to the Moraine offers 60 km of scenery from Unionville to the Town of Whitchurch Stouffville, passing Musselman’s Lake on the way.
The following are a handful of the upcoming events in York Region July 19 Artrepreneur Expo Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, 6-9 p.m. Come mix and mingle with participants of the Artpreneur program (a business development incubators for creatives), as well as arts and culture industry professionals. The event is free: to reserve your spot, download a ticket at www.yorkscene.com/tc-events/artrepreneur-expo/ July 26 Music at Civic Square East Gwillimbury Civic Centre, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, 7 p.m. Free concerts every other Tuesday evening. Bring your lawn chair. Food available for purchase. For a list of dates and performers, visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca July 15, 22, August 19, 26 Movies in the Park Memorial Park, Stouffville (under the pavilion) Every 3rd and 4th Friday in July and August, 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. July 15 Inside Out; July 22 Zootopia; August 19 Star Wars Vii; August 26 The Jungle Book. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. July 31 – August 1 JAMBANA™ One World Festival Markham Fairgrounds, 10801 McCowan Road, 1:00 – 9:30 p.m. Celebrate Canada’s growing cultural diversity with performances by internationally known bands, artists and JUNO award winners. Tickets at JAMBANA.COM
• Simcoe Beaches sends you through 69 km through Georgina’s Getaway Country past beaches, Sutton Keswick and Pefferlaw.
• Tour de Holland invites you to cycle through Dutch-style farmland, affectionately known as the Holland Marsh. • Markham Town and Trail runs from Pacific mall, the largest Chinese indoor mall in North America, along the gorgeous Rouge River Valley. • In King and Vaughan, the Village Roundabout begins in farming country and goes through the charming village of Kleinburg.
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• York Century is a 100-km trail through the Towns of Newmarket, WhitchurchStouffville, East Gwillimbury and Georgina. • And my favourite trail name by far, the Butter Tart Ride in Newmarket, is named for the secret family recipe butter tarts at the Maid’s Cottage Restaurant!
Trails such as this one in East Gwillimbury offer spectacular opportunities for communing with the outdoors on foot or bicycle. (Photo courtesy of the Town of East Gwillimbury)
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enowned master-planned community developer - Pemberton Group – offers value-packed modern suites and a wealth of amenities at two great locations in York Region. Indigo Condominiums in Maple and SkyCity2 in Richmond Hill are situated in convenient, connected neighbourhoods and now have fabulous Summer Purchase Incentives for those who act soon.
and services are nearby at Major Mackenzie Drive and Dufferin Road.
Indigo Condominiums is adjacent to the Maple GO Station; from here it’s just over 30 minutes to Union Station. 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. Shops
Indigo’s Presentation Centre with furnished vignettes is located at 1860 Major MacKenzie Drive W., Unit 7 & 8. Prices start from the low-$400’s. Call 905.553.1430.
Indigo will rise to 10 storeys with 247 spacious suites plus 8 townhomes. Amenities include a state-of-the art fitness centre with steam rooms, an indoor hot tub and yoga studio, party room, a theatre, landscaped rooftop terrace with barbeques, and a dog wash!
In the Yonge and Highway 7 area, SkyCity2 will be close to excellent shopping, dining
and entertainment venues. 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. SkyCity’s two 20-storey towers share a three-storey podium housing 17,000 square feet of wonderful amenities. SkyGarden offers an outdoor escape while indoor amenities include gaming rooms, a multimedia theatre, two party rooms, a dining room and meeting room/library. There’s an equipped cardio studio, yoga/Pilates area, indoor swimming pool, and pool lounge with
double-sided fireplace. SkyCity’s Presentation Centre with furnished vignettes is on Red Maple Road, at Yonge and Highway 7. Prices start from the low-$300’s, including current incentive. Call 905.709.5700. To register and explore Pemberton Group’s many fine condominium communities, visit pembertongroup.com. You can also follow the company on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
KILLARNEY BEACH FAMILY HOMES IN A COMMUNUITY WITH MORE OF EVERYTHING
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or new home buyers looking to get more for their money, look to Ballymore Homes in Innisfil. With a 2-plus year track record of excellence, Ballymore is about to set new standards with the upcoming launch of its latest community, Killarney Beach. Later this summer, Ballymore Homes will be releasing an amazing new collection of 40 ft. and 50 ft. lots near the corner of 20th Side Road and Killarney Beach Road in Innisfil, starting from the mid $500’s. Designed for the way families live today, these homes feature fantastic open-concept layouts with gourmet kitchens, great rooms, magnificent master bedrooms and big, beautiful backyards. It’s all the space, all the features, all the finishes you could ask for… at a price thousands less than similar homes in Newmarket, just 15 minutes to the south.
Killarney Beach is close to the beaches, waterfront parks and marinas of spectacular Lake Simcoe. Toronto and the GTA are a short trip down Highway 400, and you’re a quick drive to a GO Stop at Highway 11, which links to the Bradford Train Station. Do your convenience shopping at the local stores in Innisfil. Buy direct from over 80 brand-name manufacturers at the Tanger Outlets in Cookstown. Or mount a major shopping expedition to nearby Upper Canada and Vaughan Mills malls. Of course, the best buy of the year will be your new home built with Ballymore’s award-winning trademark craftsmanship. More selection. More quality. More value. That’s more than just a promise – it’s the foundation upon which Ballymore Homes was established. Since 1995, the principals
of Ballymore Homes have been active in and around Toronto and the GTA. In Innisfil, they are building homes that demonstrate meticulous attention to detail in design and construction, and the company’s unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.
Killarney Beach’s premier release will include only a limited number of lots. Register today to be among the first invited to the exciting Preview Opening later this summer. Visit Ballymorehomes.com.
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MEETING OF THE MINDS ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING
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he GTA’s shortage of affordable housing is a growing problem that all levels of government are actively working on. The homebuilding and land development industry wants to be part of the solution, so we recently brought together a diverse group of for-profit and not-for-profit developers, government colleagues and other stakeholders to discuss the challenge and identify creative ways to increase the stock of affordable housing. Representatives from each sector took part in small table discussions and shared ideas for improving policy, creating financial incentives and increasing the supply of affordable housing.
We also brought in Tom Bledsoe, President and CEO of the Housing Partnership Network, to give a keynote address on the how affordable housing has been built in the U.S and the U.K. A renowned expert on delivering partnershipbased affordable housing, Tom shared a number of examples of how other cities are trying to address affordable housing challenges similar to the GTA’s. There is no single way to deliver affordable housing. In cities like San Francisco, New York, Seattle and London, affordable housing is being built through private, public and non-profit sector partnerships. Policies that mandate affordable housing
Bryan Tuckey President of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD)
units as part of a larger project exist but they are only one piece of the puzzle, Tom said. In all of his U.S. project examples, public policies were supported by a toolkit of financial incentives and programs, as well as by a collaborative effort from the public and private sectors. Here in the GTA, building more affordable housing will also take strong partnerships and a willingness to work together to find creative ways to make these projects feasible. Affordable housing projects or development projects that include affordable housing units still need to make economic sense and government partners can help by providing incentives like fast-tracking approvals for
projects that include affordable housing; tax breaks; and zoning for appropriate height and density to help make the business case for these projects. While many GTA municipalities are considering public policies that will mandate affordable units in a larger development project, our industry believes there are other proven methods to achieve the same result. We need to ensure that we increase the amount of affordable housing without impacting the affordability of housing for all. What do you think is needed to get more affordable housing built in the GTA? Join the conversation on Twitter at @bildgta.
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PEMBERTON GROUP OFFERS CONDO BUYERS MORE CHOICE IN YORK REGION
Indigo has an unbeatable location in the historic Village of Maple.
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backyard SPACE Coming Soon to Innisfil. Detached Homes with more of everything 40’, 50’ & 60’ LOTS STARTING FROM THE MID $500’S Get more of everything for thousands less: • Waterfront parks, marinas and spectacular Lake Simcoe • Shop at the Outlet mall in Cookstown or the Upper Canada Mall • Newmarket is just 15 minutes away • Vaughan Mills, Toronto and the GTA are a short hop down Hwy. 400 • GO Stop at Hwy. 11 links you to the Bradford Train Station • Sophisticated urban amenities and the lifestyle of your dreams are within your reach
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