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Andrin unveils AmAzing new townhomes At glenwAy phAse ii
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he much-anticipated release of a whole new phase of townhomes at Glenway is being greeted with excitement by new home buyers across York Region, especially for the brand new floorplan that came from the minds of Andrin Homes’ talented design team.
addition, there’s an abundance of pubs, restaurants, cafes and entertainment options all very close by. Glenway is a well-established, familycentric community, with educational choices nearby at every level, from elementary and high schools, to postsecondary institutions like Seneca and Pickering Colleges. And, it’s easy to maintain an active lifestyle with multiple recreation centres, sports fields, parks, conservation areas, woodlots and a variety of biking and hiking trails all close to home.
With their well-crafted architectural exteriors, these classic townhomes have true curb appeal, beautifully clad in brick and stone with unique masonry detailing. But it’s their spectacular interior designs that have really proved so popular. The new model is a perfect example. Measuring 1,731 square feet, the Worlington is spread over three luxurious storeys. Features range from fabulous great rooms with 9’ ceilings to gourmet kitchens incorporating island breakfast bars, contemporary cabinetry including extended uppers, ceramic backsplashes, granite countertops, stainless range hoods and stainless steel double sinks.
This spectacular community also offers a variety of transportation options. You’ll enjoy a hassle-free commute into Toronto with the VIVA transit line, Go trains, and buses literally minutes away from your doorstep. Drivers can easily connect with the new 404 extension and the 400 series of highways, including the congestionfree convenience of the 407.
within a welcoming, family-friendly community.
Phase II is an expansion of the original Newmarket site situated south of Davis Drive between Bathurst and Yonge. Here, nestled among mature trees, the new release of two and three storey townhomes will create appealing streetscapes
Within walking distance of Glenway, Upper Canada Mall offers the best selection of brand name retailers in York Region. Just north on Yonge street, the big box store experience is well represented by Winners, Walmart and Marshalls. In
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EAST GWILLIMBURY GROWING BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS Your Mini-EvEnts CalEndar for EAST GWILLIMBURY To find ouT more, visiT visiT www.easTgwillimbury.ca March 4-April 9 Maple syrup festival at Brooks farms 122 Ashworth Road, sugar bush open 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All ages admission: $9, kids two and younger free March 23-24 into the Woods dinner theatre by the Queensville Players Madsen’s Banquet Hall, 160 Bayview Parkway, Newmarket 6:00 p.m. Queensville Players celebrates its 35th Anniversary with “Into the Woods” dinner theatre. Live orchestra, ACTO Award-nominated performers, silent auction, cash bar, surprises. Recommended for adults and mature youth. Tickets are $80 - order through Newmarket.Snapd.com March 27 author reading with roberta rich East Gwillimbury Civic Centre, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon7:30 p.m. The Friends of the East Gwillimbury Library present the bestselling author of the historical fiction series that includes The Midwife of Venice and The Harem Midwife. She will introduce her latest book, A Trial in Venice. Tickets are $15 ($10 for “Friends” members) including refreshments and book signing. Advance tickets available at the Library. April 1 adventure tales at Harvest Hills activity Centre 53 Main Street, Mount Albert, 10:30 a.m. Children ages 4-7 enjoy dramatic play, stories and activities. Free. Register by calling Holland Landing Library at 905-836-6492.
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n York Region, the Town of East Gwillimbury has become a residential hotspot, with new home communities offering a variety of choices for anyone seeking value in a great location. Living only half an hour north of Toronto, yet being able to purchase new homes for much less than in the city, offers irresistible allure. Among the popular areas for new residences is Queensville, which is slated for even more substantial growth over the coming years. The Village of Queensville boasts a public park with tennis courts, a softball diamond, playground and the largest Antique Mall in York Region. Sharon is another favourite for new home buyers. This Village is well known for its heritage buildings and structures, including the Sharon Temple, a National Historic Site & Museum (sharontemple.ca) that features concerts, educational programs and festivals. Then there’s Holland Landing – River Park Drive – home of the East Gwillimbury GO Station. Water-lovers love living here, because the East Holland River bisects the area, with several marinas available along the stretch of water. Mount Albert is situated on a scenic hill in the eastern section of the municipality. Among the amenities families enjoy are the Mount Albert Community Centre on Main Street and the Mount Albert branch of East Gwillimbury Public Library on Centre Street. Once May rolls around, be sure to check out the East Gwillimbury Farmer’s Market at Yonge and Greenlane in the Fieldgate Plaza – every Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m. until October. For more information on this burgeoning municipality, visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca. During the summer, East Gwillimbury is home to occasional outdoor concerts (Photo courtesy of the Town of East Gwillimbury)
June 8 2nd annual Heritage Celebration Sharon Temple Historic Site and Museum, 18974 Leslie Street. Canada’s 150th Anniversary, this festival also marks David Willson’s 239th birthday. Food, historic tours, wine and craft beer, music performance. Tickets available at $100 per person: www.yorkscene.com/tc-events/a-heritage-celebration or call 905-478-2389.
East Gwillimbury’s 2017 Canada Day celebrations will take place at the Sharon Temple and Mount Albert Lions Club Community Centre (Photo courtesy of the Town of East Gwillimbury)
From May to October on Thursdays from 2 to 7 p.m., Fieldgate Plaza (Yonge and Greenlane) is the setting for the East Gwillimbury Farmers’ Market (Photo courtesy of the Town of East Gwillimbury)
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NEW GROUND-ORIENTED HOMES SURPASS $1 MILLION
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he average price of available new single-family groundoriented homes in the GTA has now surpassed $1 million, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) announced in February. In January, the average price of new single-family low-rise homes, which includes detached, semi-detached, row and townhomes, increased to a new record of $1,028,395, according to Altus Group, BILD’s official source for new-home market intelligence. Prices of new ground oriented homes grew 25 per cent in just one year. The average price of a new detached home increased to an unprecedented $1,316,325 in January. Ten years ago the average price was $444,368. Meanwhile, the average price of a new GTA townhouse was $879,619 last month compared to $328,989 in January 2007. “The GTA is facing a severe shortage of housing supply,
particularly for single-family homes which sell as soon as they come to market,” said BILD President and CEO Bryan Tuckey. “When there aren’t enough homes to satisfy demand, prices increase and that is exactly what has been happening in our region over the last decade.” There were just 1,524 new ground-oriented homes available for purchase in builders’ inventories at the end of January, a near record low. At this time in 2007 there were 18,400. Meanwhile supply of new detached homes declined to 534, the lowest ever recorded in the GTA. Ten years ago there were 12,242. The average price of new condominium apartments in stacked townhouses and mid and high-rise buildings in the GTA reached $507,511 in January, also setting a new record. The average price per square foot reached an unprecedented $625. New apartment prices have grown 13 per cent since January of last year, increasing by almost $60,000. A decade ago the average price was $322,569.
JanuaRy new-Home SaLeS by municipaLiTy: Jan '17
Low Rise
High Rise
Total
Region
2015
2016
2017
2015
2016
2017
2015
2016
2017
Durham Halton Peel Toronto York GTA
147
337
185
10
52
34
157
389
219
337
122
154
152
42
105
489
164
259
292
239
209
43
74
82
335
313
291
25
98
33
605
774
750
630
872
783
330
251
160
117
138
228
447
389
388
1,131
1,047
741
927
1,080
1,199
2,058
2,127
1,940
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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.
“Our industry is implementing provincial policy by building more condominium apartments and less ground-oriented housing,” Tuckey said. “A decade ago condominiums represented just 42 per cent of available inventory compared to 88 per cent in 2017.” After years of healthy supply, the number of new condominium apartments available for purchase began to decline. In January 2017 there were 11,529 new condominiums in builders’ inventories across the GTA, which is a 10-year low. Overall there were 13,053 new homes in builders’ inventories across the region in January compared to 31,461 a decade ago. “Today in the GTA there are less than half the overall number of new homes available to purchase than there were a decade ago,” Tuckey said. “Lack of serviced developable land, excessive red tape and frequent delays in the development approval process have all been large contributors to our housing supply crisis.” New condominium apartment sales were the strongest recorded for a January following a record year in 2016. There were 1,199 homes sold across the GTA in January, most of which were sold in the City of Toronto. That is an 11 per cent increase over last year. “Demand for condominium apartments is coming from a variety of sources,” said Patricia Arsenault, Executive Vice President of Research Consulting Services at Altus Group. “Among them: end users who prefer the locations and amenities afforded by condominium apartments; families who might have opted for a single-family home, but have been shut out of that segment due to lack of available product; and investors who are the key providers of new rental supply for the GTA’s growing population.” Sales of new single-family homes declined to one of the lowest Januaries in the last decade. There were 741 homes sold across the region of which 369 were detached. A detailed table of January new-home sales is available on the left.
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his spring, DIAM Developments President and CEO Moninder Khudal and his award-winning team will be opening sales for Radiance a new townhome community in Innisfil. Bright and spacious modern designs in a variety of sizes and layouts will soon be offered in this ideal location on 7th Line at Webster Boulevard, minutes from Lake Simcoe. DIAM Developments has a knack for choosing outstanding locations. A superior builder of extraordinary luxury homes, Khudal’s goal
similar product in Markham and Richmond Hill. With the GO Station so close by, using public transit is very convenient. Radiance is ideal for first-time buyers and young families looking for affordable townhomes.”
A superior builder of extraordinary luxury homes, Khudal’s goal was to bring the same quality to the condominium and townhome market. Designed by Toronto’s renowned onespace architecture, Radiance townhomes will feature designs ranging from three- to five-bedrooms, open concept main living areas and large decks and optional rooftop Sunshine Terraces so residents can enjoy private outdoor spaces. Layouts include an innovative Flex Space on the ground floor, which may be used for any number of other purposes. The townhomes will contain many fine finishes and high-quality materials. Prices will begin from the upper $400,000s offering incredible value in a convenient and accessible location. Radiance is close to beautiful parks, schools, shops and restaurants, fitness and recreation, and is also just minutes to GO Transit and the City of Barrie.
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was to bring the same quality to the condominium and townhome market. In the growing Town of Innisfil, DIAM has found the perfect locale. Khudal explains why he looks forward to bringing new homes to Innisfil, “Building in Innisfil makes sense when you look at home prices, which are 30 to 40 per cent lower than they are for
Radiance will be the next hot residential destination in Innisfil delivering a superb location, familyfriendly designs, quality construction, top-of-the-line workmanship and attentive customer service. To register, visit RadianceInnisfil.ca.
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