Today's Homes and Condos, Nov. 17, 2016 by Today’s Homes & Condos

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there’s lots to love about life in stouffville! Geranium’s smart design and attention to detail comes to life at VISTA Flats and Towns. An exciting selection of condominum one-storey ﬂats and two-storey towns are now available. Nestled against mature woods, with a natural ravine, numerous parks, and miles of trails at your door, you’re just a short bike ride from the inviting cafés, bistros and shops of Downtown Stouffville. VISTA Flats and Towns. Enjoy a new point of view. 2 Bedrooms from 894 — 1190 sq. ft. priced from the low $400’s incl. underground parking & locker

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ANDRIN UNVEILS AMAZING NEW TOWNHOMES AT GLENWAY PHASE II

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. 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.

Phase II is an expansion of the original Newmarket site situated south of Davis Drive between Bathurst and Yonge.

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 addition, there’s an abundance of pubs, restaurants, cafes and entertainment options all very close by. Because Glenway is a well-established, family-centric community, there are 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.

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 congestion-free convenience of the 407. Prices for the new release of townhomes start in the upper $600’s. Visit andrinhomes.com for more details

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. 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 a welcoming, family-friendly community. Within walking distance of Glenway, Upper Canada Mall offers the best selection TO bOOK YOur AD, CAll YOur TODAY’s hOMes & CONDOs sAles TeAM: :

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HOLIDAY SEASON BEGINS TO SPARKLE IN YORK REGION

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cross York Region, individuals, families, businesses, organizations and municipalities are gearing up for a fun and optimistic holiday season. The sights of twinkling lights and candleladen menorahs and kinaras, the sounds of tinkling bells and holiday music, the aromas of hot cider and pine boughs, the tantalizing tastes of festive cookies and puddings, the eclectic textures of evergreens and felt Santa hats … whatever holiday you celebrate in the upcoming weeks, your adventure will involve a feast for the senses. One of the fastest-growing in Canada, York Region is home to a vibrant multicultural population. Statistics Canada reports that in 2006, over 43 per cent of residents were born outside of Canada. This rich diversity is one of the many things that make the Region a popular destination for people from all backgrounds and walks of life. Enjoy the holidays in your own personal way, and if you are celebrating in a new home, all the better! Here are just a few of the upcoming special events in York Region. For details, visit YorkScene. com or the websites of the municipalities (Aurora.ca, EastGwillimbury.ca, Georgina.ca, King.ca, Markham.ca, Newmarket.ca, RichmondHill.ca, Vaughan.ca, TownofWS.com)

YOUr MiNi-HOLiDAY EvENTS CALENDAr FOr YORK REGION November 19 richmond Hill Santa Claus Parade Join in the fun as Richmond Hill’s first nighttime parade takes place along Leslie Street, from William F. Bell Parkway south on Leslie Street, ending at the corner of Leslie and Performance Drive. See about 80 decorated community group and commercial floats, marching bands, colourful costumes, clowns and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus. This year’s theme is The Night Before Christmas. What a great way to kick off the holiday season! November 19 The Keswick Santa Claus Parade Come celebrate the season of Santa in Georgina. The parade will start at 1:30 p.m. at Biscayne Boulevard and the Queensway. It will follow the Queensway to Metro Road and then up Simcoe Street, ending at Church Street and the Queensway. Find yourself a good spot and join in the fun! November 19 The Keswick Santa Claus Parade Come celebrate the season of Santa in Georgina. The parade will start at 1:30 p.m. at Biscayne Boulevard and the Queensway. It will follow the Queensway to Metro Road and then up Simcoe Street, ending at Church Street and the Queensway. Find yourself a good spot and join in the fun! November 19 Newmarket Santa Claus Parade Starts at 11 a.m. at the corner of Lorne Avenue and Eagle Street, then goes east on Eagle, north on Main, ending at Ontario Street. Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted. November 19 One of a King Show and Sale Annual craft sale by local artisans. Homemade soaps, beeswax candles, jewelry, wood carvings and décor, photos, quilts, cards, games and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free admission. King Township Heritage & Cultural Centre. November 26 Festival of Lights & Old-fashioned Christmas And we’re back in Georgina, this time to the Pioneer Village & Archives. Step back in time and enjoy the sights, smells and sounds of a 19th Century Christmas, as well as storytelling, holiday crafts, hot apple cider, historic demonstrations and more! Starts at 5:15 p.m. Admission fee is just $1 total for both events. November 18-20 & 26-27 Annual Kingscrafts Studio Sale in King Township During the last two weekends in November, you can do some special holiday shopping at this event. Select from a kaleidoscope of handmade arts and crafts, pottery, fine art, jewelry, wire sculpture, holiday ornaments and greenery, stained glass, weaving … PHEW! Admission and parking are free, light refreshments will be available, and there’s a raffle to be won. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 12936 Keele Street, King City. November 25 Annual Markham Main Street Tree Lighting Ceremony Get ready for the biggest winter party in the City. Come celebrate the annual lighting of Main Street’s 30’ Christmas Tree with the Mayor, huge fireworks show and free live entertainment. There will also be free horse drawn wagon rides, carollers, street performers and more! The Merchants of Main Street will be out and you can browse the shops and get a jump on the Christmas shopping.

November 27 Maple Santafest Parade and Block Party Come to the 2nd Annual Pre-Parade Block Party for some jingle bell rockin’ live entertainment by Arcadia Academy of Music and the Home Depot Kids Workshop. Activities will start at 1:00 p.m. at Major Mackenzie Drive and Melville Avenue (just east of Jane Street). Parade starts at 2:00. December 3 Sutton Santa Claus Parade of Lights Be at Jackson’s Point at 5:00 p.m. for the start of this starry event. Parade travels down Dalton Road to High Street, then along High to the fairgrounds. December 3 Upper Canada Christmas Learn about the traditions of the holiday season, make Victorian paper crafts, learn how to deck the halls, sing carols and more. Admission is $10 per child (one accompanying adult is free). East Gwillimbury Sports Complex, 1914B Mount Albert Road, Sharon. December 4 Pefferlaw Christmas Tree Lighting Gather at the Pefferlaw Fire Hall for free hot chocolate and Tim Bits, The Cedardale Singers, goody bags for the kids, and take in the wonder of a Live Nativity Scene at Cedardale Church. Starts at 7:00 p.m.; Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at 7:30 p.m. December 7 Aurora’s Tree Lighting Ceremony Visit the Aurora Town Hall from 6:30 to 8:30 to celebrate the holiday season. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, see live reindeer, sing along with carols, enjoy games, craft making and more. Food, toy and monetary donations will be accepted by The Salvation Army. December 9 A Bluesy Christmas in Whitchurch-Stouffville An evening of the Christmas songs we know and love sung by the likes of JUNO Awardwinner Chuck Jackson and Maple Blues award nominee Johnny Max Band. Nineteen on the Park, 8:00 p.m. Tickets available at NinteteenonthePark.com December 11 Dufflebag Theatre’s Night Before Christmas The classic tale told by this invigorating group. Fun for all ages. Nineteen on the Park, 8:00 p.m. Tickets available at NinteteenonthePark.com December 17-19 Motus O Dance Theatre’s A Christmas Carol This celebrated dance company weaves a range of dance styles, text and video in this exciting adaptation of the classic story of loneliness and greed, hope and humanity. For performance times and tickets, visit NineteenonthePark.com December 31 Tim Hortons First Night Newmarket Celebrate New Year’s Eve with indoor and outdoor entertainment including free skating and swimming at the Magna Centre from 6 to 9 p.m., then head outdoors for the grand finale fireworks starting at 9 p.m. Admission is free.

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WOODHAVEN TO OPEN SOON IN AURORA

n the new year, Brookfield will launch sales at Woodhaven, a new master-planned community in Aurora. Nestled into a natural setting close to the Town’s multitude of amenities, Woodhaven is on Yonge Street, just north of Bloomington Road. The community is surrounded by rolling hills and mature trees. According to Marc Thibault, VP of Sales and Marketing for Brookfield Residential, “Woodhaven is surrounded by green, and the stunning natural landscape makes it all the more desirable. Homeowners will be impressed by the abundance of existing trees that have been preserved on the site, so the feel of nature will be there from day one.” Offering the best of both worlds, Woodhaven is also close to shops, restaurants, schools,

parks, conservation areas and the GO station. Toronto is only 30 minutes away, and a variety of transportation routes are easily accessible, including Highways 404, 400 and GO Transit. Within these remarkable surroundings, the first phase will feature many homes that back onto protected woodlots. Behind that an existing treeline will provide a private buffer for this Watch for Brookfield’s master-planned Woodhaven community coming in the new year! cul-de-sac neighbourhood. that homeowners have come to expect from and innovator, Brookfield applies the highest Buyers will be able to choose from a variety us – innovative designs, exceptional quality and standards in home construction to provide of detached designs on 30’ to 50’ homesites. superb customer service.” long-lasting value as well. Inside, these residences are graced with openconcept areas, gourmet kitchens, inviting family rooms and pampering ensuites. “We designed the plans with today’s home buyers in mind,” Thibault says. “The homes are well appointed, and we’ll continue to build on the principles

VISTA STRIKES A POPULAR CHORD IN STOUffVILLE

Innovative Vista homes now selling.

Multi-award-winning Brookfield has built more than 25,000 homes in Ontario for over 60 years. Known for outstanding dedication to quality and customer service, the company has earned the public’s trust. An industry leader

n the first two weeks of opening, VISTA Flats and Towns by Geranium Homes has generated huge interest from first-time buyers, investors, and empty nesters, many of whom have made the decision to purchase. Today, this innovative Stouffville neighbourhood of condominium one-level flats and two-storey towns is continuing to see strong demand. “We’ve been developing and building new home communities in Whitchurch-Stouffville since 2008,” says Stephanie Lane, marketing and sales manager for Geranium. “We knew that we had a unique setting nestled into nature for Vista - the final phase of our master-planned Cardinal Point neighbourhood. Our site plan takes advantage of the location and the contemporary layouts are truly innovative for

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the area. Add to this a price that is affordable to a broad spectrum of home seekers and we have the ideal purchase opportunity.” Vista’s seven three-storey buildings are arrayed on top of a private underground parking garage, positioned around an inviting pedestrian promenade, with many suites overlooking preserved greenspace, pond or trail system. Single-level flats feature 9-foot ceilings and open-concept living, dining and kitchen areas, a master bedroom with ensuite, a second bedroom and main 4-piece bathroom, plus laundry. Each has a balcony or patio. Two different floorplans are offered in sizes 894 sq.ft. and 1016 sq. ft. Two-storey towns are perched on the second and third levels and

also boast open concept living/ dining areas flowing into the kitchen. The main level, where a powder room is located, has 9-foot ceiling heights. Upstairs features two bedrooms, a bathroom and ensuite laundry. Towns have approx. 1200 sq.ft. with a spacious rooftop terrace. Vista Flats and Towns will be built with Geranium’s superior construction materials and include quality finishes. Prices start from the low $400,000’s. VISTA will provide the best of town and country life surrounded by wonderful amenities. Visit vistaflatsandtowns.com. The Sales Centre is at 3 Expedition Crescent (south off Millard Street), east of Highway 48 in Stouffville. Hours are Mon. to Thurs. 1 to 6 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 12 to 5 p.m. Closed Friday. Call 905-640-9999.

VILLAGE GREEN OPENS TO PHENOMENAL SUCCESS!

he recent Grand Opening of Village Green was a huge success, speaking to the pent-up demand for superb new homes in charming Mount Albert. Averton Homes offers an idyllic community setting for this collection of family-size townhomes in the heart of the village. Picturesque rolling hills and lush forested land dot the countryside in this area, where Averton Homes has been building for over a decade. Residents of master-planned Village Green can walk to downtown Mount Albert, which is home to everything from quaint local shops and restaurants to national retail chains, as well as the town’s recreational facilities and parks (including Vivian Creek Park). Residents also enjoy convenient access to a wealth of other amenities, with Newmarket and Stouffville only 10 minutes away, Markham just a 20-minute drive, and Toronto 45 minutes. Highway 404 and access to the GO station are handy as well.

Averton’s exclusive home collection is nestled into one of Mount Albert’s most prestigious neighbourhoods. Streetscapes are architecturally designed to create harmony. Designed with beauty, functionality and comfort in mind, the layouts include open-concept areas and high-quality features and finishes. Among these are 9-foot main floor ceilings, plush 40-ounce broadloom, elegant cabinetry and walk-in pantries (in selected models). Ranging in size from 1,108 up to 2,010 square feet and priced from the $500,000s, Village Green offers nine designs to choose from, featuring up to three-bedroom layouts with an option for an extra bedroom in the lower level. Averton Homes takes pride in its commitment to building exceptional homes for each and every homebuyer. This means dedication to both the homes and the communities in which they are

located. For Averton, “home” is the place where families build the lives they have imagined. A market leader in Eastern and Western Canada, Averton continually uses quality materials, proven construction techniques and innovation.

For more information on this exceptional community, visit the Village Green Presentation Centre located at 19103 Highway #48 in Mount Albert, ON. Register today at avertonontario.ca or call 416-924-0110.

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KYLEMORE’S LUXURY TOWNS PROVE HIGHLY DESIRABLE

ince starting sales only a few months ago for Brownstones at Angus Glen - an enclave neighbourhood of exquisite Townhomes - Kylemore Communities has announced sales have now surpassed 90 per cent. Not surprising considering the beautiful natural setting bordered by mature trees and overlooking the south course of prestigious Angus Glen Golf Club and the outstanding location. Situated along Major Mackenzie Drive, west of Kennedy Road, Brownstones will be a short walk to the spectacular Angus Glen Community Centre and to The Shoppes of Angus Glen for conveniences, banking and dining. Schools, parks and trails are also nearby. Minutes away, Unionville’s historic Main Street provides an eclectic selection of fashion boutiques, restaurants, cafes and the Varley Art Gallery.

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Travel is easy with Highways 404 and 407 within a short drive and the neighbourhood is a few minutes from Unionville GO Station. Brownstones is perfect for luxury-lovers who appreciate the convenient location and area amenities close to this community.

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A superb selection of interior features and finishes include (all as per plan) 10-foot main floor ceiling heights and 9-foot on the second. Engineered hardwood flooring is provided on main floors with oak stairs; kitchens have granite countertops, elegant cabinetry plus a SubZero/Wolf stainless steel-finish appliance package. Decorative cornice mouldings adorn the dining and formal rooms. 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. The Presentation Centre is at 4500 Major Mackenzie Dr. Call 905.887.9950 or visit kylemorecommunities.com.

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Brownstones collection of new urbanism rear lane 15-foot and 19-foot wide towns as well as 23-foot wide traditional townhomes have the distinctive architecture Kylemore is renowned for in all its homes: steeply pitched rooflines, oversized windows, exteriors of brick, stone and stucco with covered front porches and architectural embellishments. Townhome layouts have three levels of finished living space with bright open concept main floors and three bedrooms or four bedrooms on the upper level, including a deluxe master retreat. Larger homes offer a fourth or fifth bedroom on the lower floor. Available sizes range from 2,448 sq. ft. to 3,100 sq. ft. priced from $1.3 million.

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t the ideal Baker Hill Boulevard and Main Street location in Stouffville, Hampton Place condominium opened in the spring and is already 1/3 sold! It’s easy to understand why: Royal Pine Homes has gone above and beyond to create a new home opportunity that represents outstanding value in this ever-popular area. Hampton Place overlooks conservation land and is also minutes to the bustling amenities of downtown Stouffville, including the GO Station. Residents will find it convenient to shop, dine out, exercise, attend plays and concerts, play golf and run errands right in town. In addition, the Town of WhitchurchStouffville is just a 10-minute drive from Markham and only about 40 minutes to Pearson Airport. Talk about the best of all possible worlds! Within this striking setting, Hampton Place is an intimate mid-size condominium of just seven storeys in height, and will encompass 156 suites. Purchase now, and you can receive 5 per cent interest on your deposit. This limited-time offer expires soon. Prices begin from the high-$300,000s, which is extremely attractive for what you get. Designed by the award-winning team of Graziani + Corazza Architects for the exterior, M&M Design Consultants for landscaping, and Nino Francavilla for the interiors, the condominium will encompass outstanding amenities. The Hampton Place experience begins with concierge service provided from the sophisticated lobby just inside the building’s elegant porte cochère entrance. Residents will have exclusive use of a stunning outdoor patio with furnished conversation areas and breathtaking views, an exercise room, two chic event spaces and

a dog wash room. High-quality features and finishes include 9-foot ceiling heights, crown moulding in selected areas, granite kitchen countertops, quality laminate engineered and porcelain flooring, as well as balconies and terraces with great views – all as per plan. Purchasers even get underground parking and a locker space included in their price. Select from one-, two- and two-bedroom + den designs ranging from 700 to 1,900 square feet, with occupancy slated for spring 2018. The best way to appreciate Royal Pine Homes’ quality and design panache is to visit the Hampton Place designer-appointed model suite. See for yourself the potential in these remarkable designs. Over 35 years ago, Frank Carogioiello founded Royal Pine Homes (www. royalpinehomes.com) with the vision to build affordable homes without compromising luxury, beauty, quality or innovation. This vision has been brought to life in more than 30 communities across Ontario. With the second generation now part of Mr. Carogioiello’s team, the company continues to set new standards of excellence in all of its signature home communities. Hampton Place is an outstanding example of their commitment. Don’t miss out on Royal Pine Homes’ limitedtime incentive to receive 5 per cent interest on your Hampton Place purchase! NOW is the time to explore what Hampton Place has to offer you. Visit the Presentation Centre and model suite at 5402 Main Street, Unit 7 in Stouffville. For more information, call 905-591-8600 or visit hamptonplacecondo@ gmail.com.

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A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

SkyCity’s 17,000 sq. ft. of amenities include two chic party rooms.

Pemberton Group amenities shine in York Region

hinking about the holidays and entertaining at home? Pemberton Group offers two York Region condominium communities with beautiful party rooms, ideal for year-round use. In Richmond Hill, SkyCity2 is under construction in the Yonge and Highway 7 area. 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 17,000 square feet of amenities include

two chic party rooms, a bar, a dining room; two video gaming rooms; a multi-media theatre; and a meeting room/library. There’s an equipped cardio studio; yoga/Pilates area; indoor swimming pool, change rooms with steam showers; and pool lounge with doublesided fireplace. SkyGarden has gazebos, arbours, a fireplace, lounge-style seating, barbeque stations and alfresco dining. Prices start from the mid-$300’s. Call 905.709.5700. Indigo Condominiums, adjacent to the GO

Station in the historic Village of Maple, is an intimate community of a 10-storey building with 9 townhomes. Stellar amenities include the party room with a caterers’ kitchen, bar and private dining; fitness centre with steam rooms; indoor hot tub and yoga studio; theatre; ground floor patio with barbeques; landscaped rooftop terrace with lounge and barbeques; and a dog wash. One-bedroom and one-bedroom plus den suites are priced from the low-$300’s; two-bedrooms from the mid-$400’s; and townhomes from $649,900. Call 905.553.1430.

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.

Indigo’s party room is ideal for casual and formal occasions.

GOLD PARK RELEASES THEIR FINAL LOTS AT KLEINBURG GLEN

ith a 50-year reputation of excellent craftsmanship and a history of thoughtfully selecting and developing communities, Gold Park treats the building of each and every home with the care and attention that luxury requires. They remain personally involved, set the standards and ensure incredible service quality every time.

Gold Park’s architecturally-inspired exteriors include design styling that is ahead of the curve and always innovative. With features like coach-style garage doors, Juliet balconies, genuine clay brick, stone and trim accents, stone pillars with oversized columns and larger coloured vinyl casement windows, the quality and refinement is evident before you even set a foot inside. Families who own a Gold Park home will step into a lifestyle of sophistication. Many of the homes feature superior entry doors opening to showcase interiors that are the height of elegance, including soaring 9-foot ceilings and standard finishes like wide plank pre-finished engineered natural oak hardwood flooring. Some of the design options include coffered ceilings in the dedicated dining room and

extended upper cabinets, double bowl stainless steel under mount sinks with chrome pull down faucets and granite counter tops in their gourmet kitchens. Now Open, the second phase of Kleinberg Glen has only a limited number of luxury 38’ and 42’ detached homes available, starting at $1.1 million. This is your chance to live within an exclusive collection of luxury homes minutes from a historic village in Ontario that Canadian artists, authors and prime ministers have called home, with easy access to all of the major GTA thoroughfares. With elegant kitchens and master bedrooms offering the cozy romance of a boutique hotel setting, your home at Kleinburg Glen is a sanctuary of style.

The Kleinberg Glen sales office is located at 9990 Weston Road in Woodbridge. With lots of room for entertaining and gracious living, award-winning communities and many luxurious features that come standard - a Gold Park home is simply Worth More. For more details visit GoldParkHomes.com.

LARGE LOTS FOR OUTSTANDING PRICES ATTRACT BUYERS TO KILLARNEY BEACH

he tremendous appeal of the Villages of Killarney Beach continues, as homebuyers flock to this signature Ballymore Homes community in the Town of Innisfil. A limited collection of sprawling 60’ lots and 50’ models is still available, and with construction soon to begin, purchasers can be in their new homes in 2017. “At the preview opening, we had over 1,000 people lining up to be part of this great community,” says Helen Rupolo, executive assistant for Ballymore Homes. “We still have a great selection of generous 60’ and 50’ lots with walk-out basements, and all homes back onto a ravine, for private backyards with beautiful scenery.” Killarney Beach home designs offer open concept spaces, with large great rooms,

gourmet kitchens, luxurious master bedrooms and big backyards. Beautifully finished bungalow and two-storey homes feature second floor balconies, second floor laundry rooms and sunken mudrooms for some models. Other design highlights include Jack and Jill bathrooms, as well as spa-inspired master ensuites, with freestanding tubs and oversized framed glass showers. 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 rich ceramics, upgraded trim throughout, custom finished kitchen cabinets with taller uppers, Level-1 countertop and breakfast bars for some

models. There is natural oak hardwood on the main floor, natural oak stairs and a cosy gas fireplace in the great room. Prices start from $829,990, and buyers receive even more value with a bonus package of $10,000 in décor dollars. Situated near the corner of 20th Side Road and Killarney Beach Road (15 minutes north of Newmarket), Killarney Beach is close to Highway 400, and the GO stop at Highway 11 offers links to the Bradford Train Station and quick connections to Toronto. A proposed Go Station just to the north will give residents even more transportation options. Visit the Killarney Beach sales centre at 1490 Killarney Beach Rd. For hours and more information, call 844-785-0181 or visit www.ballymorehomes.com.

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RISING HOME PRICES HURTING MILLENNIALS

any 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 fast-growing segment of our population and play an increasingly important role in our housing market.

for just over 40 per cent of new homes sold so far according to Altus Group, BILD’s official source for new home market intelligence.

Bryan Tuckey President of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) inventories. There were just 1,604 low-rise homes for sales across the GTA at the end of September, about one-tenth of what was available in June 2006.

At the beginning of the millennium, about 70 per cent of new homes sold in the GTA were low-rise. This year such homes account

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 high-rise homes in the GTA reached a record high of $486,605 in September.

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 high-rise condominiums. A recent survey by the Toronto Real Estate Board found that 75 per cent of millennials are looking to buy low-rise detached and semi-detached home and townhomes. In today’s market, that’s not easy. While demand for low-rise 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 ground-related homes, particularly single family detached homes, than a decade ago.

detached homes reached an average price of $1,194,771.

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.

Low-rise 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’

While supply of low-rise homes has dropped, demand hasn’t and the result is prices grow every month. In September, the average price of a new low-rise home in the GTA was $992,231. Meanwhile single family

Bryan Tuckey is President and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) and is a land-use planner who has worked for municipal, regional and provincial governments. He can be found on Twitter (twitter.com/bildgta), Facebook (facebook.com/bildgta) and BILD’s official online blog (bildblogs.ca).

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

ork Region is a great place to live – and to shop for a new home. You will find homes and condominiums available for just about anyone, from first-time buyers looking for a value-packed home in an urban area with public transportation, to parents seeking a great place to raise a family, busy professionals and empty-nesters longing for lowmaintenance living, and move-up buyers searching for ultraluxury. Across the region, there are communities of townhomes, semis, detached homes, estate homes and condos being offered by some of Ontario’s finest builders and developers. As the saying goes, it’s about location, location, location – but also lifestyle. All of the potential purchasers in these diverse markets want to make the most of the time spent at home, whatever their concept of “home” involves.

For example, over the past few years, a major lifestyle trend across the Greater Toronto Area involves condominiums. Nowadays, most everyone experiences a frantic pace of life, and leisure time is scarce. It’s understandable that many buyers choose to eliminate time-consuming home maintenance. And after some of the winters we’ve had, who wouldn’t want to leave the snow shoveling to someone else?

Many of today’s lifestyle communities appeal to all ages.

In addition, condos provide resort-style amenities that suite owners can access without leaving home. With the breadth of suite sizes available, everyone from singles to families with children can find a condominium that satisfies their needs. No longer do people have to live in the City of Toronto to enjoy this way of life. York Region is home to several beautiful condominium communities, so you can have your location and lifestyle as well.

For some people, owning two low-rise residences – a home and a cottage – is a must. These are people for whom the phrase “Go jump in the lake” is music

As you shop for your new home, think location, location, location – and lifestyle, lifestyle, lifestyle!

to their ears. Some buyers who have limited time to spend at a cottage are opting for fractional ownership of recreational residences. This involves the shared ownership of vacation properties, usually including everything from the land to the dishes, and maintenance is typically handled by an association formed among owners who pay a yearly fee.

Other home buyers consider resort-style living a year-round necessity. Over the past decade, we’ve seen more “lifestyle” communities emerging, offering the ability to live on a golf course, next to a lake or the like. And notice, I didn’t write “adult lifestyle” – although there are still home collections aimed at the over-40 crowd. Many of today’s lifestyle communities appeal to all ages. Those who love the sport of golf find the idea of living within walking distance or a short drive of a course the epitome of lifestyle. Water lovers discover ample opportunities to choose a new home near a lake in York Region, so their everyday lives can include gorgeous sunsets on a tranquil horizon, as well as boating, swimming, fishing, etc. Whichever home style you choose, it’s fun to live in a community with like-minded individuals. As you shop for your new home, think location, location, location – and lifestyle, lifestyle, lifestyle!

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