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CONTRIBUTORS PERSONAL FINANCE | JESSE ABRAMS Jesse Abrams is Co-Founder at Homewise, a mortgage advisory and brokerage firm based in Toronto. thinkhomewise.com

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If there’s one rule of thumb in real estate that you’re likely familiar with, it’s location, location, location. But during these more challenging times, it’s important to add a 1a, and maybe even a 1b – long term, and local.

There is no shortage of superficial headlines and clickbait-oriented content predicting impending doom, bottoming out and real estate bubbles.

It’s true, as a number of stories in this issue discuss, there are clearly some short-term challenges – namely, declining sales and even prices, juxtaposed with rising interest rates, inflation and other economic challenges.

That’s why it’s paramount during times of any uncertainty to view housing over the long term. Historically, there aren’t many investment classes that outperform real estate over a period of, say, five to seven years.

Take, for example, the latest from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB).

“Home sales have been impacted by both the affordability challenge presented by mortgage rate hikes, and the psychological effect wherein homebuyers who can afford higher borrowing costs have put their decision on hold to see where home prices end up,” says TRREB President Kevin Crigger. “Expect current market conditions to remain in place during the slower summer months. Once home prices stabilize, some buyers will reenter the market despite higher borrowing costs.”

While TRREB focuses mostly on the resale market, this is a pretty succinct and accurate summary of current overall conditions.

Consumers tend to react when they hear news of declining sales and prices, but it’s important to keep things in perspective. The average resale price for a detached home in May 2022, for example, was $1.54 million, up 9.5 per cent from the previous May. For semi-detached, the corresponding numbers were $1.2 million (13.2); for townhomes $977,194 (12.7); and for condos $770,894 (12.9 per cent). Those year-over-year price growth stats are extremely healthy, even if slowing. For June 2022, the year-over-year percentage growth rates, respectively, did “slow,” to 3.5, 6.4, 8.6 – and, notably, for condos, still the highest growth rate of all – 9.3 per cent.

If this “slowing” growth is concerning, you might want to look at the performance of other investments over this period.

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

GTA NEW HOME MARKET CONTINUES QUIET IN JUNE GTA new home sales continued to ease in June, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) reports.

Total June new home sales of 1,694 units were down 56 per cent from June 2021, and 52 per cent below the 10-year average, according to Altus Group, BILD’s official source for new home market intelligence.

Sales of new condominium apartments, including units in low-, medium- and highrise buildings, stacked townhouses and loft units, with 1,519 units sold, were down 44 per cent from June 2021, and 36 per cent below the 10-year average.

Single-family homes, including detached, linked and semi-detached houses and townhouses (excluding stacked townhouses), accounted for 175 units sold, down 85 per cent from last June and 85 per cent below the 10-year average.

“While many prospective homebuyers in the GTA are delaying purchasing the homes they need in the midst of economic uncertainty, our region’s fundamental challenges around housing supply remain unresolved,” says Dave Wilkes, BILD president and CEO. “Shorter-term demand-side economic conditions

and inflationary pressures cool demand but increase the costs of new builds simultaneously. This will continue to impact overall supply.

Now is the time for bold decisions by all levels of government to ensure we provide the housing supply and choice future generations of GTA residents will need.”

“New home sales numbers for June reinforced the expected easing of sales from last year’s exceptionally fast pace,” adds Edward Jegg, research manager at Altus Group. “With interest rates continuing to rise, high inflation, affordability pressures and general economic uncertainty, many buyers are adopting a wait-and-see attitude

that is expected to run through at least the summer months.”

The benchmark price for new condominium apartments in June was $1.18 million, up 12.4 per cent over the last 12 months, while new singlefamily homes rose 31.2 per cent to $1.84 million.

Total new home remaining inventory increased compared to the previous month, to 11,639 units, comprised of 9,717 condominium apartment units and 1,922 singlefamily lots, representing 3.5 months and 2.7 months of inventory respectively. A balanced market would have nine to 12 months of inventory.

MAY NEW HOME SALES BY MUNICIPALITY Highrise

Lowrise

Total

Region

2022

2021

2020

2022

2021

2020

2022

2021

2020

Durham

50

177

23

37

425

298

87

602

321

Halton

91

700

67

17

141

279

108

841

346

Peel

619

489

142

42

123

142

661

612

284

Toronto

717

861

401

0

13

4

717

874

405

York

42

486

99

79

428

455

121

914

554

GTA

1,519

2,713

732

1,694

3,843

1,910

3,213

6,556

2,642 SOURCE: ALTUS GROUP

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

GTA MARKETS HOLDING THEIR OWN AS HOME PRICE GROWTH SLOWS ACROSS CANADA Home price growth across Canada is slowing due to short-term challenges, but GTA markets are still among the best performing in the country.

According to the Royal LePage House Price Survey for the second quarter of 2022, the aggregate price of a home in Canada increased 12.1 per cent year-over-year to $815,000.

On a quarterly basis, the aggregate price of a home in Canada decreased 4.9 per cent in the second quarter, after reaching record year-overyear highs in Q1. This is reflective of softening home prices in markets that saw exceptional price growth during the pandemic. The second quarter of 2022 is the first quarter in more than three years (since Q1 2019) to post a quarter-over-quarter decline in home prices.

Royal LePage is forecasting that the aggregate price of a home in Canada will increase 5.0 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to the same quarter last year. The forecast has been revised downward from the previous quarter following more aggressive than expected interest rate hikes by the Bank of Canada, resulting in an expected temporary drop in demand in parts of southern Ontario and British Columbia.

“Some of the heat that was driving the market cooled during the quarter, as rising interest rates coupled with economic uncertainty, undermined consumer confidence and pushed buyers to the sidelines,” says Phil Soper, president and CEO of Royal LePage. “We have significantly reduced our outlook for 2022, however home prices are still forecast to end the year higher than 2021 and well above pre-pandemic norms.

“Following record price gains across the country, numerous

markets in southern Ontario and parts of Greater Vancouver – specifically those that saw some of the highest price appreciation over the last two years – experienced a second quarter decline. I expect this highly unusual downward movement in home values will be short-lived, as the country’s chronic housing shortage has not been resolved.”

Soper adds that barring a sharp increase in the inventory of properties for sale, which seems unlikely given our exceptionally low level of unemployment, growing population and low rate of mortgage default, the second quarter produced most of the price declines expected in this cycle.

The national median price of a single-family detached home rose 12.4 per cent year-over-year to $859,500, according to the Royal LePage National House Price Composite. The median price of a condo increased 12.2 per cent to $589,000.

“We don’t expect to see much movement in housing values through the balance of the year,” says Soper.

“Canada is experiencing strong growth in household formation, so positive economic news, such as a signal that rates have reached a level where inflation can be managed, should trigger a return to rising property values. The small percentage of consumers who purchased properties at 2022’s February/March peak will have seen a short-term decline in the value of their homes, but there is little doubt they will soon make up that lost ground.”

GREATER TORONTO AREA

The aggregate price of a home in the GTA increased 12.8 per cent year-over-year to $1.16 million in

the second quarter of 2022. On a quarterly basis, the aggregate price of a home in the GTA decreased 8.1 per cent in the second quarter, after reaching record year-over-year highs in Q1. This is the first quarterly decline in the region since Q1 of 2018.

Broken out by housing type, the median price of a single-family detached home increased 10.5 per cent to $1.4 million, while the median price of a condominium increased 17.3 per cent year-over-year to $738,800 in the second quarter of 2022.

“The city of Toronto and the greater region, along with many secondary cities in the Golden Horseshoe, have seen housing demand slow in recent months as many buyers take a step back in an attempt to time the market,” says Karen Yolevski, chief operating officer, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd. Yolevski notes that the softening market is providing a rare opportunity to first-time buyers who have been unable to transact over the last two years. It’s also creating an opportunity for renters who are considering buying, as purchasing has become slightly more attractive.

In Toronto, the aggregate price of a home increased 11.7 per cent year-over-year to $1.2 million in the second quarter of 2022. Single-family detached homes increased 9.3 per cent to $1.6 million, while condos increased 6.8 per cent to $742,600.

Royal LePage is forecasting that the aggregate price of a home in the GTA will increase 3.0 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to the same quarter last year. The previous forecast has been revised downward as a result of softening demand due to aggressive interest rate hikes by the Bank of Canada.

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CURRENT MARKET CONDITIONS TO REMAIN OVER SUMMER: TRREB

Current somewhat challenging GTA resale market conditions are expected to remain through the summer, according to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Association (TRREB).

Higher borrowing costs continued to impact home sales in June 2022.

Sales totalled 6,474 – down by 41 per cent compared to last year’s strong result. The number of transactions was also down compared to May 2022, but this is often the case due to the seasonal nature of the market.

The average selling price, at $1.14 million, remained 5.3 per cent above the June 2021 level, but continued to trend lower on a monthly basis. The MLS Home Price Index Composite benchmark was up by 17.9 per cent year-over-year, but also experienced a month-over-month dip compared to May. Annual price growth was driven more so by less

expensive market segments, including townhouses and condominium units.

“Home sales have been impacted, by both the affordability challenge presented by mortgage rate hikes and the psychological effect wherein homebuyers who can afford higher borrowing costs have put their decision on hold to see where home prices end up,” says TRREB President Kevin Crigger.

“Expect current market conditions to remain in place during the slower

summer months. Once home prices stabilize, some buyers will re-enter the market despite higher borrowing costs.”

While the number of transactions was down year-over-year, the number of new listings was little changed over the same period. This has provided for more balance in the market, resulting in a more moderate annual pace of price growth.

“Listings will be an important indicator to watch over the next few months. With the unemployment rate low, the majority of households aren’t in a position where they need to sell their home,” adds TRREB Chief Market Analyst Jason Mercer.

“If would-be sellers decide to take a wait-and-see attitude over the next few months, it’s possible that active listings could trend lower as well.

This could cause market conditions to tighten somewhat, providing some support for home prices.”

“Our region continues to grow because we attract people and businesses from all around the world,” says TRREB CEO John DiMichele. “All of these people will require a place to live, whether they choose to buy or rent. Despite the shorter-term impact of higher borrowing costs, housing demand will remain strong over the longterm, as long as we can produce homes within which people can live.

Policymakers at all levels need to make this their key goal.”

GTA RESALE AVERAGE PRICES, JUNE 2022 (YR/YR % CHANGE) 416

905

Total

Detached

$1.73M (2.4)

$1.36M (2.4)

$1.45M (3.5)

Semi-detached

$1.34M (5.9)

$987,009 (7.8)

$1.12M (6.24)

Townhome

$1.02M (9.1)

$906,311 (8.3)

$933,056 (8.6)

$771,267 (7.4)

$692,598 (13.2)

$747,216 (9.3)

Condo

SOURCE: TRREB

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2022 BILD AWARDS CELEBRATE HOMEBUILDING EXCELLENCE IN THE GTA Dream Asset Management Corp., Kilmer Group & Tricon Residential – Canary Landing – BDP Quadrangle Best Community, Built The Rose Corp. – King George School Lofts and Town Homes Jacky Hill, far right, Chief Revenue Officer of NextHome, presents the People’s Choice Award to Mattamy Homes for Bloom in Seaton, with Q4 Architects Inc., and The Turn Lab

The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) recently recognized excellence in the design, construction, marketing and sales of new homes in the GTA at its 2022 BILD Awards.

BILD presented 48 awards in the categories of marketing, architecture, people and sales, and in the prestigious Pinnacle category.

A group of 48 expert judges from across North America and Europe determined the winners from 900 submitted entries.

“The BILD Awards is one of the largest and most prestigious awards programs of its kind in North America,” says Dave Wilkes, BILD president and CEO. “The impressive individuals and dynamic companies honoured with BILD awards are justifiably proud of this recognition of their achievements amongst their peers and the public.”

Stephen Diamond, CEO of DiamondCorp, received the Lifetime Achievement Award. It is the highest honour BILD can award to a member, recognizing those who have dedicated a lifetime to the association and the industry and demonstrated significant leadership and commitment to the greater good.

Tridel was named Home Builder of the Year, Mid/Highrise, while Brookfield Residential received the title of Home Builder of the Year, Lowrise. The category recognizes builders that set the standard for the

rest of the industry through their professionalism and dedication to excellence.

Tridel also took home the title of Green Builder of the Year, Mid/ Highrise, the 11th time since 2010 that the company has earned a Green Builder of the Year Award. SEAN was named Green Builder of the Year, Lowrise.

The award for Project of the Year, Mid/Highrise, went to Menkes Developments for the Grand Festival project in Vaughan, while the award for Project of the Year, Lowrise, went to Bloom in Seaton, a townhouse development in Pickering by Mattamy Homes. Bloom in Seaton also received the People’s Choice Award, which is voted on by the public.

For a full list of BILD Awards winners, visit bildawards.com.

Home Builder of the Year, Mid/ Highrise Tridel Home Builder of the Year Lowrise Brookfield Residential Green Builder of the Year, Lowrise SEAN Green Builder of the Year, Mid/ Highrise Tridel Best New Community, Planned/ Under Development

Project of the Year, Lowrise Mattamy Homes – Bloom in Seaton – Q4 Architects Inc., The Turn Lab People’s Choice Award Mattamy Homes – Bloom in Seaton – Q4 Architects Inc., The Turn Lab Angelo DelZotto Fearless Innovator Award National Homes Riley Brethour Leadership Award Julie Di Lorenzo, Diamante Urban Corp.

Ignat Kaneff Inspiration Award Debbie Cosic, In2ition Realty Stephen Dupuis CSR Award Greenwin Corp.

Best Home Interior Rendering, Lowrise Treasure Hill Homes – McMichael Estates – 52 Pick-Up Inc., Pureblink, Suriano Design Consultants Inc. Best Suite Design Mattamy Homes – Martha James, Mj2A – Graziani + Corazza Architects Best Semi/Townhouse Design StateView Homes – BEA Towns, The Livingston Best Innovative House Design StateView Homes – BEA Towns, The Livingston Best Model Home Kylemore Communities – Kennedy Manors, 23-01, Unit 3

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CANDEREL MARKS START OF CONSTRUCTION FOR LATEST MIDRISE

Left to right: Joshua Berger, vice-president, investments and development, Canderel; Ben Rogowski, chief operating officer, Canderel; Shelley Carroll, councillor, Don Valley North; Richard Diamond, senior vice-president, Canderel; Riz Dhanji, president and founder, RAD Marketing. canderelresidential.com

CANDEREL recently broke ground at 625 Sheppard, a new midrise in the heart of the Bayview Village neighbourhood. The 10-storey boutique building is the latest in a series of community-driven midrise developments to start construction for Canderel. The building is 98 per cent sold, with 75 per cent of sales occurring in the first two weeks.

Lifetime Developments to refurbish basketball courts across Toronto Lifetime Developments and adidas Canada launched Homecourt Advantage, a new revitalization project that will refurbish community basketball courts, including the creation of public art, across Toronto. Lifetime Developments, a city builder and community leader with more than four decades of 22 HOMES Magazine | July 30–Aug. 27, 2022

experience in Toronto, and the global performance brand adidas Canada, will kick off Homecourt Advantage’s inaugural year with the renovation and infusion of art into two beloved courts – Stanley Park and Oak Street Park.

Bryan Espiritu, a Toronto-born painter, product designer and

graphic artist, will be focused on Stanley Park, at 890 King St. W., near Liberty Village, and Blake Angeconeb, an Anishinaabe woodlands artist who hails from Treaty 3 territory, will be working on Oak Street Park, which is located at 165 River St. in Cabbagetown. Construction will start this summer. homecourtadv.com

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STATEVIEW

OFFERS DISTINCTIVE NICHE COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE GTA Anyone shopping for a new home in an amenity and transit-rich community in the Greater Toronto Area would be wise to look at StateView Homes. With a legacy of highly successful communities across the GTA, including High Crown Estates, which recently broke ground in King City, as well as several muchanticipated upcoming communities, the company has earned a reputation for excellence in design, construction and customer service.

The STaTeView difference

StateView’s commitment to providing homeowners with functional designs that suit a variety of lifestyles has led to several industry accolades in recent years, including the 2022 BILD Awards for Best Semi/Townhouse Design and Best Innovative House Design, and the coveted 2021 BILD Award for Project of the Year, Lowrise.

Moreover, the company’s customer-focused corporate philosophy is grounded in a desire to 24

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perform with integrity, commitment, accountability and responsibility, the cornerstones of the iCare Customer Service Program. Coupled with its Comfort+ smart home technology package, and eco-friendly Harmony Package of features included in all new home communities, StateView continues to innovate in ways that not only think about where its homeowners are going to live, but how they are going to live.

Corporate citizenship is also one of the core values at StateView Homes. A partnership with SickKids Foundation has helped raise more than $800,000 for groundbreaking research, as well as the renovation of existing facilities and the construction of a new hospital through Project Horizon.

This year, StateView has renewed its commitment to SickKids, pledging $1.5 million over the next five years to allow the team at SickKids to continue

to innovate and push the boundaries of pediatric medicine.

StateView is also very involved with MS4MS (Mission Stadiums for Multiple Sclerosis), a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the disease at sports stadiums. Fundraising efforts, including StateView’s inaugural MS Golf Tournament being held at Eagle’s Nest on Sept. 28, goes toward helping the families of loved ones who have the disease, and to the advancement of research at Johns Hopkins Project Restore MS Research Centre, in the hopes of finding a cure.

In the words of StateView’s VicePresident of Sales and Marketing Julian Uccello, who has MS, “We’re dedicated to helping families by creating exceptional new home communities

and supporting families in need in the greater community.”

On a more local level, this firm seeks to make an impact in the communities they build in. Most recently, the company became the sponsor for the inaugural StateView Homes Character and Innovation Award, presented at Holy Trinity School in Richmond Hill, which bestows a financial gift to a student in each division who is identified as an innovative thinker, designer and creator, in support of them pursuing their passions and dreams. In addition, StateView has pledged $1 million over the next several years to help Holy Trinity complete several large construction projects to improve the facilities for the students.

The company’s ongoing community involvement also includes a proud tradition of supporting vital community organizations, kid’s athletic programs and community events to help those living in the communities it builds in truly “Live Inspired.” Whether it is sponsoring more than 90 house league soccer teams across York Region, or the Stouffville Summer Event Series, StateView believes in the power of sport and community connection.

Additionally, a portion of proceeds from every home sold goes towards supporting these programs – so homeowners can feel a little extra house proud knowing their purchase has contributed to the greater comfort of their community at large.

Here are a few of the current and future new home communities from this builder.

Kleinburg

Coming soon to the rolling hills, meandering rivers and lush forests of Kleinburg is The Tesoro Collection, a limited release of just 12 heritageinspired estate-style homes. Situated on spacious 50-ft. lots on a private cul-de-sac surrounded by greenspace and wooded grounds, this community is ideally located just a short threeminute walk from historic downtown nexthome.ca 25

connections to MiWay, TTC, and YRT. Plus, Hwys. 407 and 401 are both just five minutes away making getting around the GTA and beyond a breeze.

Call 1.866.441.1272.

STouffVille

Kleinburg, where homeowners can indulge in the village’s unique mix of small-town charm and classy sophistication. Infused with the luxury and grace Kleinburg is renowned for, these homes offer a refined modern retreat with gracious exteriors that blend seamlessly with their surroundings and frame remarkably well-crafted interiors with the contemporary elements that enable today’s families to thrive. newmarKeT

After a successful launch of Phase 1 this past spring, the final release of traditional and urban elite townhomes at the Elia Collection is coming this fall. Located just 50 km north of Toronto at the intersection of Muriel and Gorham Streets, Elia Collection is ideally situated just four minutes to the Newmarket GO station and seven minutes to Hwy. 404, enabling residents to get to downtown Toronto in as little as 45 minutes.

The community is surrounded by parks and greenspace and is close to schools, shopping and golf courses.

These contemporary townhomes are beautifully detailed with the latest in modern finishes and are ideal for families and empty nesters. With clean, modern lines, the collection will create a stunning streetscape in this convenient location. Newmarket offers fabulous shopping, excellent health care, a balance of big city amenities and small-town charm, an advanced transit network, an 26 HOMES Magazine | July 30–Aug. 27, 2022

array of activities and attractions, and is a great place to do business.

Reservations for The Elia Collection are by appointment only. Call 1.866.305.ELIA. brampTon

Queen’s Court is a limited collection of townhomes and detached homes at the southeast corner of Mississauga Road and Queen Street West. Situated in a family-oriented neighbourhood in the historic district of Brampton’s downtown, the community is surrounded by greenspace, parks, schools, shops and cultural venues.

Ideal for commuters, the site offers numerous transit options, including Zum Transit stops right outside your door on Queen St. W., Meadowvale GO just 13 minutes away, as well as

Coming soon, Elm & Co. is a collection of 206 carefully crafted townhomes situated in the north part of town, at Bethesda Side Road and York Durham Line. Surrounded by protected greenspace, the location is idyllic. These townhouses will feature spacious designs and elegant exteriors that are perfect for today’s growing families. The community is just five minutes from the shops, services and restaurants on Main Street. However, most importantly, this community will be under five minutes from the brand-new Old Elm GO station, which is currently under construction at Bethesda and 10th Line. This new station will feature the introduction of two-way, all-day, 15-minute GO train service. The town of Whitchurch-Stouffville features gorgeous topography with pastoral areas, lush forests, kettle lakes and ravines. Dotted with equestrian venues, century farms, golf courses and more, Stouffville offers small town living with comprehensive family amenities.

Visit stateviewhomes.com to find out more about these and other StateView Homes communities.

ADVICE | PERSONAL FINANCE

WHAT DO RISING RATES AND FALLING PRICES MEAN FOR PROSPECTIVE HOMEBUYERS?

JESSE ABRAMS Going into the summer, the Canadian housing market shifted and looks a lot different than it did a few months ago.

In June, we saw another rate hike of 50 basis points, with inflation and the cost of living steadily increasing, and the hot housing market of the past two years finally cooling down.

In fact, just over the month of May, the average home price in Canada dropped almost nine per cent.

While there are many factors at play here, what do all of these changes mean for Canadian homebuyers?

1. LESS COMPETITION

When rates were at their lowest of lows, we saw greater demand from investors and buyers with an influx of bully offers and relentless bidding wars. This drove prices and competition even higher among buyers and, in some cases, caused many to overpay for their homes.

As rates tick back up and the cost of borrowing increases, these buyers will likely take a step back and think twice before making a purchase. As a result, more homes will be available on the market for longer.

2. SMALLER MORTGAGE

The sirens that come with most rate hike announcements automatically make us think this is bad news – but it’s not as disappointing as you may think. Although a rate increase of two to five per cent will increase your monthly payments at this moment in time, it will reduce your mortgage balance at the end of your five-year

Price of Home: Down Payment: Rate: Monthly Payment: Remaining Principal at term end:

A FEW MONTHS AGO $775,000 $77,500 2% $3,048

PRESENT $705,250 (9% price drop) 70,525 5% $3,826

$602,517

$579,670

term, bringing you one step closer to being mortgage-free.

For example, here is the difference in your mortgage principal at the end of your five-year term today versus a few months ago.

While monthly payments do go up quite a bit, the down payment is lower, and at the end of the fiveyear mortgage term the remaining principal is much lower, which means monthly payments will be lower in the next term. So, if you are a buyer that can carry the increased monthly payments, it may be beneficial with prices expected to drop.

3. MORE TIME

When competition is high in the market, many homebuyers often feel the pressure to rush into a decision that may not be the best one. With everything slowing down, buyers have regained a lot of their power. They now have more time to search for a home and visit multiple properties, while ensuring all their boxes are checked. This goes for their mortgage, too. With more time on their side, buyers can shop different lenders and get a greater sense of the options and features available, saving them time, stress and, in some cases, thousands of dollars.

4. MORE OPPORTUNITY

In highly competitive times, sellers look for fast, “clean” sales. In the

interest of time, these often exclude conditions such as financing or inspection conditions. In a buyers’ market, these conditions can be used as tools to ensure you’re getting a home you can afford – and one without any skeletons in the closet.

A financing condition is a clause added to a purchase, where buyers generally add a five- to 10-day condition that allows them to buy it with the option to pull out if they can’t get a mortgage. With the lower demand and reduced competition we’re currently seeing, it’s likely sellers will be more inclined to accept these conditions in order to close the sale.

With all this in mind, the most important consideration for any buyer is that they can afford to make their monthly payments and down payment, regardless of what’s happening in the market. Although inflation and rising rates can make the future feel uncertain, one thing you can do as a homebuyer is to continue budgeting and living within your means as we weather this temporary shift in the market.

Jesse Abrams is Co-Founder at Homewise, a mortgage advisory and brokerage firm. thinkhomewise.com

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NEW HOME SUPPLY REMAINS CHALLENGED,

BUT LONG-TERM PRICE TREND IS POSITIVE BEN MYERS

Housing has been a hot button issue in Toronto for a very long time, and no one seems to be able to agree on the right way to go about fixing it. One of the most common solutions is to add as much new supply as possible, but with rising interest rates and inflation both impacting the creation of new housing, there is a high likelihood that the supply situation will get even worse moving forward.

According to the President of Capital Developments, Carlo Timpano, on the Toronto Under Construction podcast, there are three things that are playing a role in the current production of new housing supply in Toronto: “High demand for labour and trades in Toronto, general trade inflation/supply chain issues (especially in wood), and capacity was cut.” In addition to the huge increases in construction costs, development charges that the City of Toronto requires that developer’s pay are set to increase by 49 per cent. These fees and cost inflation gets passed on to the end-user, with higher condo prices and higher rents.

“These factors are calling into question the types of projects developers are taking on,” Timpano says, adding that unzoned land is becoming more appealing for developers, as there is too much near-term risk. Ultimately, developers buying fully approved “shovel ready” sites will be less common, and supply will not grow as fast as would have

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been expected with the 2021 and early 2022 spike in buyer demand.

Timpano is also critical of how the City of Toronto is approaching the housing issue. “The City of Toronto is placing all the needs to expand capacity, and deal with infrastructure challenges on new-home owners, instead of raising property taxes to spread the burden of city building to all of the people who benefit from the city.”

The common refrain that growth should pay for growth, is not a stance that a welcoming and inclusive city should take – everyone should participate in the expansion.

According to Timpano, the current policy approach taken by the government will likely result in a supply squeeze, which will further increase housing prices in the future, regardless of interest rates.

Timpano says there needs to be a shift in developers’ messaging, or rather, the understanding of people within communities around the benefits of new housing. People often believe that developers are going to come in to “fundamentally change their communities,” when really, developers are putting up towers to house people, support the community, keep extended families close to one another, and to create jobs. In many cities, land transfer taxes, development charges and the incremental increases in property taxes due to new development make up a significant portion of the municipal budgets.

Creating communities and community infrastructure for residents to live, which in turn will attract more immigration and economic activity and growth, is

critical for Toronto to ascend to the next level, Timpano concludes.

We continue to blame investors, central banks, foreigners, money laundering, unscrupulous mortgage brokers and greedy developers for our unaffordable housing in Toronto.

In reality, however, our municipal government likely has more to do with the cost of housing than all of those factors combined.

Trade labour shortages and international supply-chain issues may be outside the purview of the City of Toronto, but continuing to add costs to a developer’s proforma in terms of fees and delayed approvals, while making it exceedingly difficult to find a property where the numbers “pencil-out” and generate enough of a risk-adjusted return for developers due to onerous planning requirements, is having disastrous results.

If you’re worried about buying and seeing prices lower in five years, I wouldn’t bet on that occurring. Our politicians have no interest in seeing house prices decline, and almost everything they are doing will lead to even higher prices in the long-run.

Good luck!

Ben Myers is the President of Bullpen Consulting, a boutique residential real estate advisory firm specializing in condominium and rental apartment market studies, forecasts and valuations for developers, lenders and land owners.

Contact him at bullpenconsulting.ca and @benmyers29 on Twitter.

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ADVICE | WESTERN VIEW

WHY WE SHOULD RETHINK MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN PLANNING FRAMEWORK

MIKE COLLINS-WILLIAMS

Hamilton and Burlington need more housing, but minimum parking requirements are holding us back.

Right now, cities require that those building new residential properties include a certain minimum of parking. WEHBA is asking you to rethink whether minimum parking requirements are truly in the best interests of our cities, or whether free market forces can provide the city with the parking it needs without the costs associated with a mandate.

FREE PARKING HAS HIGH COSTS

Both underground and aboveground parking structures are expensive. Depending on the soil conditions, number of underground layers and the water table, a single parking structure in our city costs anywhere from $30,000 to $100,000, depending on if it is above or underground. These costs are significant and ultimately passed onto homebuyers and renters, which directly undermines the goals of affordable housing.

DEMAND FOR ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION

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Burlington. This reality, combined with the fact that requirements for parking often exceed market demand, means that parking becomes expensive wasted space with ongoing maintenance needs that could have been put to better use.

OTHER BENEFITS OF ELIMINATING PARKING REQUIREMENTS

Eliminating the parking requirements has other benefits aside from reducing housing costs, including: • Walkable neighbourhoods: Current demands for hardscaping make neighbourhoods less walkable.

Freeing up this parking space across the city adds density and makes everything you want closer to your home.

• Reduced car-dependency: People who are moving into a new building have a choice about whether they should bring their vehicle. If they have other transit options they need nearby, they may choose not to keep their vehicle. This, in turn, helps increase demand for these very services.

• Encourage medium density: Small- and medium-sized housing projects will be more affordable and simpler to build when the parking requirements are eliminated. This will help increase housing supply and lower costs.

to meet demand for parking without incurring the negative impacts. When parking is not mandated, private businesses and homebuilders are able to assess market demand for parking and decide if that is the best use for their space or financial resources.

Edmonton removed parking minimums in July 2020, and has yet to experience any adverse effects from that decision.

If parking is scant, the potential for parking space becomes more valuable, and motivates builders and private companies to offer parking.

When there is too much parking, those businesses will instead make better use of the space. This flexibility benefits everyone, not just the people who live in buildings with more parking than they need.

JOIN WEHBA IN MOVING THE NEEDLE

We’re advocating for the city and the provincial government to completely remove minimum parking standards.

We also hope to share possibilities for builders and developers to reduce the amount of unnecessary parking. Stay tuned for more information on parking reform in Hamilton and Burlington.

Mike Collins-Williams, RPP, MCIP, is CEO West End Home Builders’ Association. westendhba.ca.

THE FREE MARKET CAN SUPPLY PARKING NEEDS

Simply allowing the free market to dictate what level of parking is available in the city is an effective way

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ADVICE | LEGALLY SPEAKING

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT A COTTAGE SHORELINE AND SHORE ROAD ALLOWANCE JAYSON SCHWARZ, LLM and GREG DUBECKY, JD

In Part 1 of Everything you need to know about buying a cottage in the July 2 issue of HOMES, we looked at a host of issues and considerations that make the planning and buying of a recreational property different from that of a typical residential purchase.

In Part 2, we will look at a very important issue relating to waterfront properties in cottage country: Do you own that shoreline? And if not, how do you get it?

While many recreational properties are fronted by water, and may be marketed as such, it’s entirely possible the beautiful stretch of shoreline before you does not form part of your titled property. It is not a matter of use, access or anything except the way registration was effected. It’s a common situation, and many people have no idea they don’t own their beach or rock shore.

In Ontario, in the late 19th century, the original town surveyors for many townships left shore road allowances along the rivers and lakes to allow for logging and transport of commercial goods. These were originally 66 ft. wide, but their current width outside the water may differ greatly, based on the actual shifts in shorelines over time, varying from the original surveys. These shore road allowances may be owned by a municipality or comprise provincial Crown land.

The implications of the road allowance falling outside the

property boundaries are several, and compounding. For one, as the owner of a shoreline, you are entitled to certain use rights of the water, including access to the water, known as riparian rights. When it comes to the waterbeds of all navigable lakes and river systems, absent an explicit grant otherwise, you don’t own the waterbed itself, the Crown does.

While the specifics of these use rights may vary and are worth examining to determine what, if any, additional restrictions may be presented by existing laws, indigenous treaty rights or conservation authority regulations, without ownership of that shoreline, you don’t or won’t have those riparian rights, you will have only the same access to the water and shoreline that the general public enjoys. Aside from any limits a lack of a private shoreline may cause in the intended enjoyment of the waterfront, this public access may also present privacy concerns.

Structures, including existing ones, may have also fallen outside the legal boundaries of the property.

Determining whether a cottage, other structure, or a proposed building site, is located entirely or partially within the shore road allowance limits is critical before buying a property. Or, in the case of a property you already own, planning any further building, as that building may be illegal and vulnerable to demands for removal.

A cottage owner or prospective purchaser needs to consider what can be done if that dock or boathouse, or possibly even part or all of the main cottage, encroaches on an unowned shoreline road allowance.

The next question is: How can you acquire ownership of, or

secure access to, an unowned shoreline road allowance.

There are a few possible courses of action, but none are guaranteed.

This could include purchasing the shore road allowance. The rules around offering to purchase will vary depending on whether it’s from the province or a municipality, as municipalities each have their own processes. Licensing use from the municipality may be another option.

But how can you tell? First, ensure that there is a clause in the offer guaranteeing ownership of the shore road allowance, or make it a term that same may be purchased from the municipality or the province as applicable, or even that the deal is conditional on obtaining same.

Ensure that a survey laying out the shore road allowance is part of the documents you receive from the vendor. Work out who pays for what with your agent.

A good rule is to do the research.

Visit the local municipality and speak to its planning department and ask the position of the town on the sale of shore road allowances for the lake your cottage is on. Working with experienced lawyers and surveyors to plan future use and purchases, or to address an issue that has come to light, is crucial in assessing your options and risk.

Jayson Schwarz, LLM, is managing partner, and Greg Dubecky, JD, is senior real estate associate at Schwarz Law Partners LLP. schwarzlaw.ca, info@schwarzlaw.ca.

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IN CONVERSATION WITH...

RICHARD LYALL PRESIDENT RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION COUNCIL OF ONTARIO

BY WAYNE KARL

If you’re planning to buy a new home or condo – easily one of the most significant purchases in your life – you’d be wise to do your research.

Interest rates, mortgages, location, community, builder, housing type… there’s a lot to consider before taking the plunge.

These days, however, those factors are even more complicated by challenges you may not even be aware of, since they are deep into the front end of the new home development process. A growing 32 HOMES Magazine | July 30–Aug. 27, 2022

shortage of construction trades, supply chain issues, raw materials costs, development charges, approvals processes… yes, all these things really do affect you, or more specifically, the prices and availability of new housing supply.

So, in conducting your due diligence, do yourself a favour and learn a little more about these issues – via our interview with Richard Lyall, president of the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON).

You recently wrote that skilled trades are critical to meeting the target of building 1.5 million new homes in Ontario over the next 10 years. Why is there such a dearth of talent?

Demographics don’t lie. The average age of a construction worker has drastically increased, and significant retirements are looming. Residential construction relies on specialized skills sets which are not reflected in the formal apprenticeship system.

This issue impacts data collection

by Statistics Canada, as well as who qualifies for government funding (employers and workers). Technology and the skilled trades were largely removed from high schools, whose primary role is a preparatory system for colleges and universities.

Not enough young people are pursuing skilled trades. Fewer than one per cent of high school grads are registered apprentices. Adding to this problem is the fact that not enough immigrants are arriving with skilled trades experience. One report

by RBC noted that only about onethird of the number that should have skilled trades experience are arriving.

Essentially, government growth planning failed to address this issue, as has happened with housing supply.

What more can the province or even homebuilders do to address this challenge?

The province can continue to invest in skilled trades. Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Minister Monte McNaughton has done a phenomenal job prioritizing skilled trades with historic investments in training and apprenticeship programs, winding down the Ontario College of Trades, launching Skilled Trades Ontario, and promoting the skilled trades as an equal education option to colleges and universities.

Next steps include continuing on the path he has set, and focusing on labour market information to target and support training and employment programs geared to filling the specialized skills required to build Ontario (bricklayers, finishing trades and subsets of the carpentry and construction craft worker trades that are most in demand – forming, concrete and drain installation).

Employers can make recruitment and retention a priority, and pair new hires with mentors. They also can work with local colleges, training delivery agents and other training providers to communicate their specific needs. Jobs in construction are often filled via word of mouth.

Creating and posting job ads help

candidates understand the real jobs that exist. They can then get the required training. It also ensures training providers are aware of the needs of employers. They can then adapt their curriculum to meet market demands.

In addition to the skilled trades shortage, the homebuilding industry is also dealing with rising costs and disruptions in the supply chain. How significant are these challenges, and what can builders do to respond?

The industry is facing massive challenges, most of which are beyond builders’ control. For example, developers do not control interest rates, commodity prices, shipping and supply chain issues, chronic delays and uncertainty in the development approvals process, where there are more than 45 different government bodies involved, lack of readily

available land and antiquated zoning regimes. According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Canada ranks a stunning second last out of 35 developed countries in a ranking of how efficiently it approves projects.

We have, over the years, generated various reports and advocacy with respect to these problems and the fact the supply is not meeting demand. We need immigrants, given our aging and otherwise declining population. But, systemically, we failed to plan to house them. Hence, prices for all forms of ownership and rental (to the extent it is built) has increased dramatically.

How significant is the province’s recent announcement re amending the Ontario Building Code?

It is significant in that we are catching up with more advanced jurisdictions in what we can build.

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What are the potential implications – both positive and negative?

There are no negative implications.

Mass timber building is the leading built form, relative to climate change and reducing greenhouse gases.

Off-site factory-built housing reduces the time it takes to erect on-site structures. There is less noise, waste and dust, which is beneficial for infill construction projects in existing neighbourhoods.

What can homebuyers take from this?

This will expand our ability to produce more climate-friendly carboncapturing buildings. Off-site factorybuilt housing has the potential to increase the production of housing.

What are the opportunities for homebuilders?

It provides more flexibility in what can be produced. It can potentially reduce

the time it takes to build. Mass timber buildings are potentially ideal for producing “missing middle” housing.

One of the changes is to allow multi-residential residences to be constructed with factory-built modules that can be assembled on the building site. How well are homebuilders in the province equipped to take advantage of this?

This depends on the availability of supply and production capacity.

Factory-built housing design and delivery works according to different criteria and schedules. Homebuilders can adjust to the different scheduling requirements and incorporate it into their existing operations.

What else can the province do to address the housing supply crisis?

The most important action required is to modernize and digitize the approvals process based on common province-wide standards. The province also needs to act relative to

NIMBY municipal political interests, which have blocked new housing supply. The trade of reducing sprawl is to allow for higher densities.

This has not happened to the extent required.

Exclusionary zoning and the stillmissing “missing middle” housing means that an appropriate range of housing choices has been denied to the public. It is particularly detrimental to the housing needs of millennials and has pushed housing costs beyond the ability of many to pay.

Knowing what you know, and all things considered with the homebuilding industry these days, what advice would you give prospective new-home buyers?

Don’t treat housing as an investment but as a home. If you are new home and condo buyers, get involved in advocating for more housing supply and related reforms. Let your voice be heard in the face of NIMBY interests. rescon.com

on a personal note What would you be doing if you weren’t involved in the residential construction industry?

I would likely be involved in some other pursuit with a social benefit perspective. For example, the health care system is facing many challenges that require attention to improve care.

Another area might be in education reform, concerning the fact that young people are still being denied a full range of options with respect to their learning styles, aptitudes and potential careers. The bottom line is it would be something regarding making the world a better place.

What’s your most significant accomplishment at RESCON? Quite a few with respect to improving residential construction. There are a few items, including founding RESCON w ith other industry leaders. I also: • Worked with others to facilitate stable labour relations. There is now a specific provision in the Labour Relations Act for residential construction.

• Was vice-chair of building regulatory reform (Ontario Building Regulatory Reform Advisory Group) in the province, which introduced reforms to the building approvals process.

• Played a role in promoting and supporting mass timber building. RESCON won two awards from the forest industry and wood works.

• Worked with others to address the fact there is insufficient investment in infrastructure to support growth.

RESCON was a founding member of a labour-management infrastructure alliance.

• Was a founding member and past chair of the Construction and Design Alliance of Ontario and a founding member of the Ontario Skilled Trades Alliance.

• Was involved in establishing the RESCON Anti-Racism Roundtable and Construction Against Racism Everywhere program.

What’s on your reading list these days?

Builder Bites, Better Builder Magazine, The London Economist, Atlantic Monthly, Maclean’s, Wall Street Journal, Toronto Sun, and Canadian Real Estate Wealth.

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ADVICE | REAL ESTATE PRO

TORONTO CONTINUALLY RANKED AMONG TOP CITIES IN THE WORLD

BARBARA LAWLOR

Every year, the city of Toronto is considered among the top in the world in a variety of surveys.

Recently, the cloud-based access control system organization Kisi found Toronto among the top economic hubs around the globe for supporting work-life balance.

Toronto ranked 19th out of 100, and it is easy to understand why. The study focused on the categories of city livability, work intensity, society and institutions, and Toronto shines in all of them.

City livability includes parameters such as culture and leisure, safety, outdoor spaces, wellness and fitness.

Toronto is home to world-class cultural, sports, dining, shopping and educational venues, as well as a generous coverage of parks and greenery – all within walking, biking and public transportation distance.

Toronto also continually ranks among the safest major cities in North America. Another consideration in this category is perceived happiness, which is evident in the number of pre-pandemic and reawakening festivals across the city celebrating life here.

Society and institutions looked at healthcare, COVID support, access to mental healthcare, inclusivity and tolerance. Toronto boasts some of the world’s finest hospitals. We are also a multicultural city, where all cultural backgrounds are embraced. And work

intensity has to do with, among other things, the ability to work remotely – and didn’t the pandemic put that parameter to the test?

This Kisi ranking comes hot on the heels of Toronto being named

by MovieMaker magazine as one of the top places to live and work in the film industry. In fact, Toronto ranked second, which is up 10 spots since last year. The list is based on surveys, production spending, tax incentives, additional research and personal visits when possible.

Even during the pandemic, the film industry remained robust in Toronto, thanks to collaboration and cooperation among employers, governments, unions and guilds concerning health and safety.

Production volume here grew 10 per cent year over year for the three years before COVID made its appearance.

Toronto is home to numerous sound stages and highly skilled film crews.

This ranking is a testament to the City working with the industry and the arts to create outstanding film content.

Another of Toronto’s many accolades was ranking first out of 15 major global cities in the 2021 Bloomberg Women and Cities study.

This study looked at safety, mobility, maternity, equality and wealth.

In all these hubs of commerce, Bloomberg used publicly available data, as well as a survey of at least 200 women in each location. In addition, senior women in finance and industry were asked to share their personal experiences.

In North America alone, Toronto, beat out New York City and Los Angeles. The study also pointed out that around the world, women

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would benefit from more mobility through transportation infrastructure, something the City of Toronto is working on.

In a nutshell, in this world of challenges brought on by the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and rising inflation, it is still a privilege to live and/or work in Toronto.

Barbara Lawlor is CEO of Baker Real Estate Inc. A member of the Baker team since 1993, she oversees the marketing and sales of new home and condominium developments in the GTA, Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal, and internationally in Shanghai. baker-re.com

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ADVICE | HOME REALTY

TIME FOR A REALITY CHECK WHEN IT COMES TO NEW HOME STATISTICS

DEBBIE COSIC

As new home and condominium sales ebb from the frantic pace of the past couple of years, some media is perpetuating negative news that may cause some potential buyers to shy away from acting. In fact, we in the industry are still busy – very busy.

So far in 2022, in every month from January through April, new home and condo sales have still been above the 10-year average. Yes, things have changed, but people will always need to buy homes. Newcomers to Canada, people moving to the GTA for jobs, families expanding, empty nesters looking for more compact living quarters… the list of market sectors is long and active. Frankly, if there are five people in line for a specific home or condo instead of 15, the news is still good.

Keep in mind that the industry goes in cycles. According to Altus Group, in 2021, we had the second-highest sales on record since 2002. We are also experiencing a serious supply shortage, which has made any singlefamily homes and condominiums so desirable, they are being snapped up quickly. This lack of supply has, and will continue to be for some time, the biggest hurdle in making homes more available and therefore, more financially attainable. The recent provincial election resulted in the Conservatives promising to take substantial steps to rectify this situation. Let’s hope that happens.

In the meantime, the Bank of Canada has raised interest rates. Put

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into perspective, homebuyers have enjoyed an unprecedented timeframe of historically low mortgage interest rates, and it is no big surprise that they are on the rise. Even so, people who bought or renewed mortgages back in the 1980s and early 1990s will tell you that single-digit rates are far more reasonable than what they went through.

The next thing to consider is that home prices are continually on the rise. Altus Group statistics for April 2022 reported that the benchmark prices for both low- and highrise residences were both substantially up from the previous 12 months. There have been some price adjustments in resale, but not new. Choosing a new home or condo brings with it many advantages, including Tarion warranty coverage, and the latest in energy efficiency and building techniques.

If you are waiting on the sidelines thinking new home and condo prices will tank, you will likely miss out.

The fact is, we’re slowly getting to a new normal, which in many ways is a more stable market. Again, look at the

big picture. The frantic pace of 2021 couldn’t continue – certainly not now with demand still outpacing supply. And yet, thus far, 2022 has been a good year for sales. We’re busy marketing and selling homes for a variety of clients. They are bringing communities to market as soon as they can, and we look forward to seeing what else they have to offer across Toronto, the GTA and southern Ontario.

For anyone considering purchasing a new home or condo, it’s important to put media reports and statistics into perspective and realize that the wise move is to buy sooner rather than later.

Debbie Cosic is CEO and founder of In2ition Realty. She has overseen the sale of more than $15 billion worth of real estate. With Debbie at its helm, In2ition has become one of the fastest-growing and most innovative new home and condo sales companies. in2ition.ca

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The STEADFASTNESS oF CANADIAN HOMEOWNERS

michael Klassen

Changes in Canada’s real estate industry over the past few years have certainly been interesting. Currently, we’re experience mortgage interest rate hikes after several years of historically low rates. Despite what some doom and gloom media types say, this is not the problem they’re making it out to be.

Yes, rate increases affect homeowners who are paying more than 30 per cent of their income on large mortgages. Many owners, however, have paid off their homes or have enough equity built up that they are not concerned. Think about homeowners in the 1980s and early 1990s, when interest rates soared into the unfathomable 20-plus per cent range. Unfathomable, but handled by most homeowners.

Canadians value homeownership above most other possessions in life.

The result is that very few default on mortgage payments, as that would leave a terrible stain on their credit records. They do what they have to do to keep their homes.

Equifax Canada reported that at the end of 2021, the delinquency rate for mortgages that were more than 90 days past due was .19 per cent for the entire country, .08 per cent for Ontario, and only .07 per cent for the Toronto Metropolitan Area. Percentages of delinquencies on other types of loans were substantially higher.

Far too often, we’re compared to the U.S., but the mortgage situation

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there is vastly different. Our banking system is more conservative, which has saved us from the debacle the U.S. has faced in the past. Here, mortgage-seekers go to tier 1 and tier 2 financial institutions, all of which have high standards to meet for borrowing. South of the border, there are thousands of smaller banks whose standards are not that stringent. With mortgage interest being tax deductible in the U.S., people borrow as much as they possibly can, and small financial institutions tend to approve mortgages with high risk. There, lenders with delinquent mortgagees can only go after the collateral that was put down for the loan. Here, lenders have full recourse to pursue any assets the borrower has. This is yet another reason why Canadians are so steadfast when it comes to making mortgage payments.

Those who are feeling the pinch of mortgage rate hikes are cutting discretionary spending to keep up with payments. We all learned to do with less during the pandemic, which

ended up being a valuable lesson.

In the meantime, people are still buying homes and condominiums, to the point that demand continues to outpace supply.

Historically, in Canada, real estate has been a lucrative investment, especially because when you sell your primary residence, the money is tax free. Real estate is, in essence, “real,” rather than intangible such as stocks and mutual funds. It’s easy to understand. No one likes it when the cost of borrowing goes up – but in the long run, Canadians will continue to value their homes and keep up the payments on what is likely the biggest and most rewarding lifestyle and financial investment they’ll ever make.

Michael Klassen is the Broker of Record, Eleven Eleven Real Estate Services. Based in Toronto, this firm is a residential preconstruction listing brokerage. 1111realty.ca

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BUILDER PROFILE

FIELDGATE HOMES LIVE WITH FIELDGATE DISTINCTION IN SIGNATURE COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE GTA COMING SOON - VALLEYLANDS OF SIXTEEN MILE CREEK DETACHED SINGLES IN MILTON

Fieldgate Homes is now open for purchasing by virtual sales appointments across the GTA. You can connect by phone, video chat or email for a secure and convenient homebuying experience. Sales teams are waiting to help you find your perfect Fieldgate home. Explore these featured communities and contact the company today.

MILTON: VALLEYLANDS OF SIXTEEN MILE CREEK

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Introducing executive riverside living in a natural enclave setting with Valleylands of Sixteen Mile Creek, coming soon to Milton. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own 30-, 36- and 43-ft. detached riverside residences with lots backing onto Sixteen Mile Creek.

Moments to southern Ontario’s most acclaimed golf courses and protected greenspaces, retail and restaurants, schools, services and access to the most convenient transit options, embrace a lifestyle unlike any other in Milton.

Register now at fieldgatehomes. com for exclusive updates and priority purchase opportunities on Valleylands of Sixteen Mile Creek.

PICKERING: SEATON

Seaton coming soon – freehold towns with four bedrooms and two-car garages A serene natural landscape merges with the convenience of incredible big city amenities at Pickering’s awaited Seaton community, coming soon.

Live at the crossroads of classic and contemporary with a remarkable collection of freehold two-car and single-car garage townhomes with up to four bedrooms, in a skillfully designed community setting. This new community truly has something for everyone with Pickering Town Centre, beautiful Lake Ontario, shopping, greenspaces, restaurants, Toronto’s eastern border and so much more just minutes away.

residential enclave connected to everything that matters.

Register now at fieldgatehomes.com for your chance to own in this limited release before it’s too late.

AJAX: A TOWNS

The Park Collection now open – urban townhomes from $1.1 million The final release of stunning urban townhomes at the A Towns Park Collection in Ajax is now available. At Bayly Street and Salem Road, discover new family-sized residences backing onto open greenspace, a series of parkettes, sports court, and more, all connected by winding walking trails weaved throughout.

Better still, live surrounded by modern amenities mere moments to Lake Ontario. Get the most out of Ajax’s bustling downtown area and enjoy great shopping, tasteful dining, convenient GO Transit, easy access to Hwy. 401 and so much more all nearby.

Register now at fieldgatehomes.com.

SHELBURNE: EMERALD CROSSING

Now open by virtual appointment only – 36- and 40-ft. singles from $1.7 million The final release at Emerald Crossing is now open, meaning now is the time to discover a beautiful country landscape surrounded by every modern convenience imaginable in Shelburne’s most anticipated new home community. Enjoy a collection of 36- and 40-ft. singles available now just minutes from big brand outlets, remarkable restaurants, breathtaking greenspaces, ski hills, golf courses and so much more. Shelburne has been Canada’s second-fastest growing municipality, so there’s no better time to get in on its best new home opportunity.

Register now at fieldgatehomes.com.

WEST WHITBY: WHITBY MEADOWS

Grand opening coming soon – new release of freehold townhomes, semis and singles A new release is coming soon with the Grand Opening of Whitby

Be first to own during the Seaton Grand Opening by registering now at fieldgatehomes.com.

NORTH YORK: KENNETH & HOLMES

Move-in ready townhomes available now Make the most of your opportunity to own in the heart of North York, with move-in ready townhomes, each with two parking spaces and two lockers included, now available at Kenneth & Holmes. With this limited release of contemporary urban towns, live steps from Yonge and Finch in an intimate nexthome.ca 39

Meadows Phase 3. Take advantage of spectacular residences in one of the GTA’s most popular communities with all-new townhomes, semis and 36- and 42-ft. detached designs.

Find a master-planned community offering west Whitby’s best lifestyle near shopping, restaurants, Iroquois Park Sports Centre, Whitby GO Station, Heber Down conservation area, excellent schools and more.

Register now at fieldgatehomes.com.

STOUFFVILLE: CITYSIDE

Coming soon – grand opening of 36- and 40-ft. singles Make your dream home come true in an incredible community setting just moments from Stouffville’s best amenities.

Featuring a new release of 36and 40-ft. singles, embrace city sophistication and country charm from an ideal neigbourhood located close to Markham, Hwys. 404 and 407, and the Stouffville GO Station.

Register now at fieldgatehomes.com.

IMPRESSIONS: NEW KLEINBURG

Coming soon – grand opening of freehold townhomes New Kleinburg is a community of inspired family residences in a beautiful setting just moments from the heart of historic Kleinburg. With the future Hwy. 427 extension just

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minutes away, a new community school and excellent urban amenities close at hand, life in Kleinburg has never been more convenient.

Coming soon, discover a remarkable collection of expansive townhome designs in this beautiful master-planned community.

Register now at fieldgatehomes.com.

NORTH OSHAWA: DREAMSCAPE

Register for our grand opening of townhomes, 30-, 36- and 42-ft. detached singles

Enjoy affordable living in north Oshawa, with the incredible residences of Dreamscape now open This highly anticipated new home community offers a superb mix of expertly designed and crafted townhomes, 30-, 36- and 42-ft. singles moments to the best modern amenities Durham has to offer. Big box stores, bespoke boutiques, delicious dining, great schools, trails and conservation areas await those who call Dreamscape “home.”

Register now at fieldgatehomes.com.

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LAMBTON TOWNS PROVIDES DESIRABLE LOWRISE LIVING IN VIBRANT ST. CLAIR WEST Finding new lowrise homes in the city of Toronto can be challenging, but there’s a window of opportunity for buyers looking for this coveted housing form with Dunpar Homes’ Lambton Towns in the up-and-coming St. Clair West neighbourhood.

A selection of beautifully designed units is still available in this collection of 94 back-to-back townhomes at 2650 St. Clair Ave. W. With 1,569-sq.-ft. floorplans boasting three bedrooms, two baths, single-car parking and rooftop decks, there’s plenty of space to raise a family, or for couples to work from home. Lambton Towns residents will also reap the benefits of living in a walkable neighbourhood rich in amenities.

With Lambton Towns, Dunpar continues its tradition of bringing thoughtfully designed, well-constructed residences to vibrant communities. As a more affordable option to downtown, many millennials and families are choosing the St. Clair West midtown neighbourhood. It offers all the advantages of living in the heart of the city without the hustle and bustle, minutes from downtown.

Dunpar President John Zanini has a proven track record of identifying which neighbourhoods are on the rise and 48 HOMES Magazine | July 30–Aug. 27, 2022

offer a sound investment for homebuyers. Over the past 40 years, Zanini has identified just such locations from Mississauga to Oakville, Etobicoke and now St. Clair West.

Many that have bought a Dunpar home in one location will seek out another if they move to a different part of the city. They appreciate the quality and design that a Dunpar home offers, and want to stay in the Dunpar family.

Lambton Towns residents can enjoy the advantages of living in a neighbourhood with an established retail landscape that’s being enhanced with new boutique shops, specialty food markets, salons, fitness studios and gyms, restaurants and cafes. Brand-name favourites such as Loblaws, Shoppers Drug Mart, LCBO and Walmart are close by. Parents will appreciate the proximity of elementary and secondary schools, childcare centres and recreation facilities.

Being close to nature and the outdoors has become a priority with homeowners since the pandemic, and Lambton Towns provides not only private outdoor rooftop spaces but proximity to a host of parks. The 8.2-km Humber River Recreational Trail is popular for walking, birding, biking and paddle sports. It follows the river

and is dotted with benches, small waterfalls and fountains and provides connection to the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail.

Lambton Towns owners will appreciate their home’s craftsmanship and livable floorplans. Dunpar is as discriminating about the design and quality of its homes as it is about the neighbourhoods it chooses to build in. Exteriors are modeled on English

Georgian Manors, utilizing genuine Custom Natural Indiana Limestone features and planter boxes crafted with ledger rock Kingston Hue Stone.

For more than 40 years, Dunpar Homes has been building superbly designed and architecturally unique homes and communities across the GTA. It has established a reputation as a premier builder specializing in luxury townhomes. It has demonstrated

its ability to adapt to the evolving industry by offering homebuyers comprehensive virtual tools to help them achieve their ownership goals.

And Dunpar works with its purchasers to create a deposit structure that can work for them.

For more information on Lambton Towns or other Dunpar developments, visit dunparhomes.com.

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HOME etc.

INSPIRATION |

by SARA DUCK

Light the night We are smitten with these outdoor Bola oil lamps from Cb2. A perfect mod update from the traditional outdoor lanterns.

From $60. cb2.ca

Ashore grey mahogany wood outdoor dining ARMCHAIR with white cushions. $599. Dining TABLE. $1,899. crateandbarrel.ca

Al fresco dining One of the best things about the warmer months is entertaining outdoors. Create an inviting atmosphere with this coastal cool dining table and chairs in grey mahogany wood. Accessorize with pink and gingham for a summery tablescape.

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3 1. Dusty pink gingham dinner PLATE. $4. | 2. Dusty pink gingham serving UTENSILS. $17. | 3. Pink acrylic drinking GLASS. $4. homesense.ca 50 HOMES Magazine | July 30–Aug. 27, 2022

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LOUNGE IN STYLE

Instax mini-9 instant CAMERA in cobalt by Fujifilm. $123. amazon.ca

Lounge sets take the guesswork out of how to style your outdoor space. For instance, this compact set from West Elm is made of all-weather cord, handwoven around a lightweight aluminum frame and has a matching river rock-inspired coffee table as well. Insert cocktail in hand and voilà, easy, breezy summer nights.

Framed floral PRINT. $80. homesense.ca

Bamboo fibre dinner PLATE by Oui. $11. indigo.ca

Acrylic lowball GLASS in lemon print by Oui. $8. indigo.ca

Modern form indoor/ outdoor PILLOW in cobalt. $87. westelm.ca

We love Huron outdoor SOFA, small lounge CHAIR and pebble COFFEE TABLE SET. From $599. westelm.ca

cobalt blue!

This deep, vibrant blue will add the perfect punch of colour to your summer style.

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The iconic Weber Original Kettle celebrates its 70th anniversary this year.

To commemorate the special occasion, Weber has introduced four heritage colours inspired by 1950s nostalgia.

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HOW TO CREATE AN

OUTDOOR OASIS

by LISA ROGERS

Now that the summer is upon us, we’re all itching to get outside, head to our little outdoor oasis and raise our faces to the sun.

Just because you live in a condo or townhome, doesn’t mean you can’t have a lush, beautiful garden.

Anyone can have a gorgeous garden right on the deck or terrace with a little pre-planning, some fundamental principles and great looking containers.

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ASSESS YOUR SPACE

Figure out how much room there is, and the type of exposure – higher floors on a condo create different planting zones, because they are more exposed to harsh sun and wind.

Check with the nursery to see which plants are hardiest under whatever conditions you have.

Calculate the amount of sun – and whether it’s morning or afternoon sun – to determine the type of plants.

If there’s a lot of shade, you’ll be checking out impatiens, periwinkle, Hostas and hydrangeas; while geraniums, salvia, coneflowers and peonies are sun worshipers. To create pockets of shade, try planter boxes along the railing, letting the ivy trail and providing cover for plants below.

CREATE A GARDEN PLAN

You want to enjoy the garden not just outside, but from every vantage

point inside, as well, so figure out the views to coordinate colours and feel.

Alternatively, maybe your clean-lined modern interior would be great with a riot of colour to draw the eye outside.

Keep proportion and ratio in mind, so vary the heights of plants by mixing tall plants such as palms or tropical trees with shorter bushes. Tall plants also create privacy from neighbours, as do trellises – but check with the condo board to see if you’re allowed to install those. Add a couple of comfy chairs and a small table, and you’ve created an oasis.

Decide on a colour scheme – not only simple but beautiful and elegant, too, as it will restrain you from buying every plant at the store. Choose two or three plants and repeat them. It saves money in the long run and creates a unified look that is calming and easier to care for.

CONTAINERS

They come in such a variety of sizes, they’ll help with the varied heights.

Now in durable lightweight materials

that look like wood or stone, they’re easy to move around. And so easy – no mulch, weeding or digging.

If you like a clean look, choose identical containers that complement simple plant colours, such as glossy green leaves and white blooms. If it’s a cottage-like effect you’re after, use anything – an old metal wash bucket for growing herbs, wire egg baskets for hanging planters, for those coral geraniums and pink begonias, lime green or silvery foliage.

You can also use perennials in your containers – although they don’t spread quite like annuals, and if you’re in a condo you’re not likely to overwater them. In a large pot, place the tallest plant in the centre, and lower the heights as you move outward. For example, surround a tall tree or bush such as hibiscus or Mandevilla, with shorter transition plants and add trailers at the edge.

Best money spent is on plants that spread – impatiens, portulacas, various ivy such as periwinkle and pachysandra – but leave enough room in the pot for them to grow. Otherwise they’ll die off after a month.

Bring out your indoor plants – they flourish outdoors in the summer as long as you keep an eye on sun exposure, which can burn them.

Ideal are rubber plants, Schefflera and Christmas cactus.

It’s also fun to grow a tomato or basil plant or two. There’s nothing sweeter than freshly picked cherry tomatoes, and with the basil and a little bocconcini and olive oil, you’ll have a delightful summer snack.

When grouping containers, remember the three-five-seven principle – grouping in threes or fives or sevens. If you’re attaching pots to the fence, position at eye level; if they’re placed on top of the rail, you’ll see only the bottom of the pot when sitting down.

And finally, do add some garden accents. There’s nothing like the sound of water burbling all summer, so add a water feature. Many of them are plug-in, and the water circulates within the feature. Add a fire pit while you’re at it – summer evenings can be chilly, though it’s also handy to have a basket of pashminas at the ready for wrapping around your shoulders.

Lisa Rogers is Executive Vice-President of Design for Dunpar Homes (dunparhomes.com). Lisa has shared her style and design expertise on popular television programs such as Canadian Living TV, House & Home TV and as a regular guest expert for fashion and image, health and wellness and design on CityTV’s Cityline. Follow Lisa’s blog at craftedbylisa.ca nexthome.ca 53

HOT PROPERTIES

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Ajax..................................................A Towns ...................................................................... Bayly St. E. & Salem Rd. S. ....................................................... fieldgatehomes.com

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Ajax..................................................A Towns ...................................................................... Bayly St. E. & Salem Rd. S. ..........................................paradisedevelopments.com

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Aurora.............................................Queen’s Grove Collection..................................... Yonge St. & Bloomington Rd. ............................................... northstarhomes.com

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Aurora.............................................Allegro Downtown Aurora .................................... 36 Klees Crescent .................................................................................geranium.com

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Aurora.............................................Woodhaven ............................................................... 14222 Yonge St. ................................................................brookfieldresidential.com

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Aurora.............................................Shining Hill ................................................................ Yonge St. & St. John’s Siderd. .............................................. regalcresthomes.com

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Aurora.............................................Aurora Townhomes................................................. George St. & Wellington St. .........................................................andrinhomes.com

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Aurora.............................................Paradise Aurora ........................................................ Mavrinac Blvd. & Wellington St. ...............................paradisedevelopments.com

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Brampton.......................................DUO Condos............................................................. 245 Steeles Ave. W.. .............................................................................. duocondos.ca

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Brampton.......................................Spring Valley Estates ............................................... 1364 Queen St. ........................................................................ springvalleyestates.ca

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Brampton.......................................Mayfield Village ........................................................ Bramalea Rd. & Mayfield Rd. ................................................. royalpinehomes.com

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Brampton.......................................The Sandalwood ...................................................... 120 Sandalwood Parkway East ............................................. royalcliffhomes.com

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Brampton.......................................Three Rivers Claireville........................................... Goreway Dr. & Humberwest Pkwy ....................................... nationalhomes.com

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Brampton.......................................Queens Lane Townhomes .................................... Mississauga Rd. & Queen St. ....................................... branthavenbrampton.com

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Brampton.......................................Cleave View Estate By The Credit ........................ Queen St. & Mississauga Rd. ................................................ regalcresthomes.com

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Brampton.......................................Westfield..................................................................... Mississauga Rd. & Steeles Ave. ...........................................................greatgulf.com

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Brampton.......................................The Estates of West River Valley........................... McVean Dr. & Countryside Dr............................................... royalpinehomes.com

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Brampton.......................................Mount Pleasant North & UNION Mount Pleasant .... Remembrance Rd. & Edenbrook Hill Dr. ............................mattamyhomes.com

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Brampton.......................................High Point .................................................................. Mississauga Rd. & Mayfield Rd. ................................paradisedevelopments.com

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Brampton.......................................Beechwood ............................................................... Chinguacousy Rd. & Mayfield Rd. ...........................paradisedevelopments.com

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Caledon .........................................Ellis Lane .................................................................... Mayfield Rd. & Chinguacousy Rd. ........................................mattamyhomes.com

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Caledon .........................................Palgrave Estates ....................................................... Mount Pleasant Rd. & Hunsden Rd. ...............................................flatogroup.com

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Caledon .........................................Pathways Caledon East .......................................... Old Church Rd. & Innis Lake Rd. .....................................................flatogroup.com

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Etobicoke.......................................Vita On The Lake 2 .................................................. 2167 Lake Shore Blvd. W. ........................................................mattamyhomes.com

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Etobicoke.......................................Lake Shore Village ................................................... 68 Daisy Ave. ................................................................................. dunparhomes.com

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Etobicoke.......................................Lake & Town .............................................................. Islington Ave. & Lake Shore Blvd ......................................................... menkes.com

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Etobicoke.......................................Boutique Towns ....................................................... 80 Thirtieth St. .............................................................................. dunparhomes.com

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Etobicoke.......................................2650 St. Clair Ave W. ............................................... 2650 St. Clair Ave W .................................................................... dunparhomes.com

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Kleinburg .......................................New Impressions ..................................................... Hwy. 27 & Major McKenzie Dr. W. ........................................ fieldgatehomes.com

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Kleinburg .......................................The Enclave on Nashville ...................................... 99 Nashville Rd. .......................................................................stateviewhomes.com

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Kleinburg .......................................The Tesoro Collection ............................................ 410 Chrislea Rd. .......................................................................stateviewhomes.com

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Marham and Unionville .............Union Glen ................................................................ Kennedy Rd. & Major McKenzie ............................................ fieldgatehomes.com

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Markham and Unionville ...........Riverwalk Meadows ................................................ Ninth Line & 14th Ave. .......................................................................flatogroup.com

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Markham and Unionville ...........Angus Glen South Village ...................................... 9980 Kennedy Rd., #200. .........................................kylemorecommunities.com

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Markham and Unionville ...........Kennedy Manors ...................................................... 4500 Major Mackenzie Dr East. ...............................kylemorecommunities.com

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Markham and Unionville ...........Nao Phase 2 .............................................................. 14th Ave. & McCowan Rd.......................................................stateviewhomes.com

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Markham and Unionville ...........On The Mark Phase 2.............................................. 16th Ave. & Woodbine Ave. ...................................................stateviewhomes.com

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Markham and Unionville ...........Minu Towns ............................................................... Donald Cousens Pkwy. & Ninth Line ..................................stateviewhomes.com

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Newmarket....................................Elia ............................................................................... Leslie & Gorham St. .................................................................stateviewhomes.com

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Oshawa ..........................................Dreamscape .............................................................. Conlin Rd. & Harmony Rd. ..................................................... fieldgatehomes.com

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Oshawa ..........................................Park Ridge .................................................................. Conlin & Townline Rds. ................................................... tributecommunities.com

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Pickering ........................................Geranium in Pickering............................................ Altona Rd. & Twyn Rivers Dr. .............................................................geranium.com

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Pickering ........................................Nutowns ..................................................................... Brock Rd. & Whitevale Rd. ............................................................ madisongroup.ca

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Pickering ........................................Edgewood Pickering............................................... Altona Rd. & Finch Ave. .......................................................................geranium.com

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Pickering ........................................Seaton ......................................................................... 1075 Taunton Rd. ...................................................................... fieldgatehomes.com

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Pickering ........................................Frenchman’s Bay...................................................... Liverpool Rd. & Bayly St. ...................................................................madisonfb.com

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Richmond Hill ..............................The Bond ................................................................... Yonge & King.............................................................................stateviewhomes.com

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Richmond Hill ..............................King’s Landing .......................................................... Oak Ridges ................................................................................stateviewhomes.com

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Richmond Hill .............................Ivylea ........................................................................... Leslie St. & 19th Ave. ......................................................................marlinspring.com

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Richmond Hill ..............................Richlands.................................................................... Leslie St. & Elgin Mills Rd. ...................................................... fieldgatehomes.com

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Richmond Hill .............................Millbrook Park........................................................... Elgin Mills & Leslie St..........................................................northstarhomesinc.com

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Richmond Hill .............................Park Lane Place ........................................................ Elgin Mills & Leslie St..........................................................northstarhomesinc.com

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Richmond Hill .............................Observatory Hill ....................................................... Bayview Ave. & 16th Ave. ........................................................myobservatoryhill.ca

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Richmond Hill ..............................Richlands.................................................................... 10961 Leslie St. ..................................................................................opushomes.com

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Richmond Hill ..............................Emerald Crossing..................................................... 8854 Yonge Street .................................................................... fieldgatehomes.com

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Richmond Hill ..............................King East Estates ...................................................... King Rd. & Toscanini Rd...................................................................... pureplaza.com

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Scarborough .................................670 Progress Ave. .................................................... Progress Ave. & Grangeway Ave. ......................................... fieldgatehomes.com

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Scarborough .................................Valleyview Garden................................................... 3012 Kennedy Rd. ...................................................................valleyviewgardens.ca

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Scarborough .................................Upper Summerside ................................................. 743 Warden Ave. ......................................................................mattamyhomes.com

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Stouffville ......................................Cityside ....................................................................... 12466 Ninth Line ...................................................................... fieldgatehomes.com

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Vaughan .........................................Hotel Vie..................................................................... 8440 Hwy. 27............................................................................................hotelvie.com

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Vaughan .........................................The Manors ............................................................... Teston Rd. & Pine Valley Dr. ...................................................goldparkhomes.com

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Whitby ............................................Queen’s Common ................................................... 1075 Taunton Rd.. .....................................................................mattamyhomes.com

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Whitby ...........................................Country Lane ............................................................ Taunton Rd. & Country Lane ........................................... countrylanewhitby.com

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Whitby ............................................Whitby Meadows ..................................................... Cochrane St. & Taunton Rd. ...........................................................opushomes.com

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Whitby ...........................................The Boatworks Towns in Whitby ......................... Brock St. S. & Victoria St. W. ........................................................andrinhomes.com

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Whitby ...........................................Park Vista/Whitby Meadows ................................. Cochrane St. & Taunton Rd ................................................... fieldgatehomes.com

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Burlington/Waterdown..............The Towns at Valera ................................................ 4858 Thomas Alton Blvd. ...................................................adidevelopments.com

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Burlington/Waterdown..............Nautique Lakefront Residences ........................... 375 Brant St. ............................................................................adidevelopments.com

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Burlington/Waterdown..............Affinity Condominiums .......................................... Plains Rd. E. & Filmandale Rd. ............................................ rosehavenhomes.com

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Burlington/Waterdown..............Millcroft Towns ......................................................... Appleby Line & Taywood Dr........................................... branthavenmillcroft.com

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Grimsby..........................................Century Condos ....................................................... Main St. East & Baker Rd. South ............................................. desantishomes.com

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Hamilton-Wentworth .................Losani Homes at Barton & Glover ....................... Barton St. & Glover Rd. ..................................................................losanihomes.com

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Hamilton-Wentworth .................Central Park: Midtown & Soho ............................. Upper Red Hill Valley Pkwy & Rymal Rd. .................................. MyCentralPark.ca

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Hamilton-Wentworth .................Tiffany Hill Phase 3.................................................. 288 Raymond Rd. ............................................................................... rosehaven.com

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Hamilton-Wentworth .................Monterey Heights .................................................... Shaver Rd. & Garner Rd. W. ..........................................................dicenzohomes.ca

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Kitchener/Waterloo ....................River Ridge................................................................. 90 Deer Creek St. ............................................................................................. activa.ca

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Kitchener/Waterloo ....................Vista Hills.................................................................... 259 Sweet Gale St............................................................................................ activa.ca

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Kitchener/Waterloo ....................Young Condos at City Centre ............................... King West & Young St. ...................................................................andrinhomes.com

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Kitchener/Waterloo ....................Trailside at Grey Silo Gate...................................... 243 Grey Silo Rd............................................................................................... activa.ca

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Kitchener/Waterloo ....................Riverwood ................................................................. 90 Deer Creek St. ............................................................................................. activa.ca

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London ...........................................RiverBend Golf Community.................................. 2200 Jack Nash Dr. ..................................................................................... sifton.com

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London ...........................................Victoria Flats.............................................................. Commissioners Rd. E. & Hamilton Rd. ................................................... sifton.com

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London ...........................................Victoria On The River.............................................. Sheffield Blvd. & Commissioners Rd. E. ................................................. sifton.com

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London ...........................................Caverhill ..................................................................... Clarke Rd. & Kilallay Rd. ............................................................................. sifton.com

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London ...........................................Hudson Park.............................................................. Colonel Talbot Rd. & Pack Rd. .................................................................. sifton.com

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London ...........................................Middleton................................................................... Wharncliffe Rd. & Exeter Rd. ..................................................................... sifton.com

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Milton .............................................The Valleylands ........................................................ Mayfield Rd. & Chinguacousy ............................................... fieldgatehomes.com

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Milton .............................................Soleil............................................................................ Louis St. Laurent Ave. & Bronte St. S. ...................................mattamyhomes.com

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Mississauga ...................................5150 Ninth Line ........................................................ 5150 Ninth Line .........................................................................mattamyhomes.com

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Mississauga ..................................Whitehorn Woods.................................................... 1240 Britannia Rd. W. ................................................................ nationalhomes.com

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Niagara Region ............................Millennium................................................................. Portage Rd., Niagara Falls ..........................................................mountainview.com

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Niagara Region ............................Lusso Urban Towns ................................................. Martindale Rd. & Grapeview Dr, St. Catharines. .............. lucchettahomes.com

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Niagara Region ............................Lyon’s Creek .............................................................. 4382 Mann St ................................................................................mountainview.com

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Niagara Region ............................Portview Estates ....................................................... Simcoe St. & Canal St..............................................................silvergatehomes.com

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Niagara Region ............................Vista Ridge & Vibrant at Vista Ridge .................... 4008 Mountain St. ..........................................................................losanihomes.com

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Niagara Region ............................Davis Heights ............................................................ 1535 Haist St, Pelham. ............................................................ lucchettahomes.com

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Niagara Region ............................Grimsby Waterfront ................................................. 398 N Service Rd. ...........................................................................losanihomes.com

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Niagara Region ............................Saffron Estates .......................................................... Port Robinson Rd. & Rice Rd., Fonthill ...................................mountainview.com

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Niagara Region ............................Lincoln Estates.......................................................... Lincoln Ave. & King St. ...................................................................losanihomes.com

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Niagara Region ............................The Residences at Hunters Pointe ...................... 71 Kyntre Trail............................................................................ lucchettahomes.com

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Niagara Region ............................Edgewater Trails ....................................................... Daimler Pkwy & Magnolia Ln, Welland. .............................. ballantryhomes.com

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Niagara Region ............................One Twenty Condos ............................................... Canboro Rd. & Rice Rd., Fonthill .............................................mountainview.com

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Niagara Region ............................Village on the Twelve ............................................. 21 Willow Bank Common St. ................................................silvergatehomes.com

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Niagara Region ............................River Estates .............................................................. Lametti Dr., Pelham.....................................................................mountainview.com

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Niagara Region ............................Timberwood Estates ............................................... Merritt Rd. & Grisdale Rd., Thorold .........................................mountainview.com

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Niagara Region ............................Ryan’s Grove ............................................................. 13 Tanner Dr. ............................................................................. lucchettahomes.com

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Niagara Region ............................Legends On The Green .......................................... Niagara Pkwy & Legends Way ............................................... silvegatehomes.com

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Niagara Region ............................West Community ..................................................... 44 Elderberry Rd., Thorold........................................................mountainview.com

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Niagara Region ............................Harbourtown Estates .............................................. Fort Erie ......................................................................................silvergatehomes.com

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Oakville ..........................................The Greenwich at Oakvillage ............................... Trafalgar Rd. & Dundas St. East ..................................................... branthaven.com

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Oakville ..........................................Oakville Ravine Townhomes ................................ Sixth Line & Germorda Dr.......................................................... dunparhomes.com

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Oakville ..........................................Bronte Meadows ...................................................... Bridge Rd & Warminster Dr. .............................................................flatogroup.com

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Oakville ..........................................Randall Residences ................................................. Trafalgar Rd. & Randall St..................................................... rosehavenhomes.com

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Oakville ..........................................Upper West Side Condos 2.................................... 351 Dundas St. East .......................................................................... branthaven.com

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Oakville ..........................................Trafalgar Ridge.......................................................... River Oaks Blvd. & Namron Gate ............................................. dunparhomes.com

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Oakville ..........................................The Preserve & East Preserve .............................. Dundas St. W. & Proudfoot Trail ............................................mattamyhomes.com

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Oakville ..........................................The Preserve Woodland Estates .......................... Dundas St. W. & Proudfoot Trail ............................................mattamyhomes.com

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Oakville ..........................................5North The Preserve,.............................................. Dundas St. W. & Proudfoot Trail ............................................mattamyhomes.com

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Oakville ..........................................The Villages of Oak Park ........................................ Trafalgar Rd. & Dundas st. E. ................................................. ballantryhomes.com

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Oakville ..........................................West & Post................................................................ 2714 Westoak Trails Blvd. ..................................................branthavenoakville.com

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Oakville ..........................................Upper Joshua Creek ............................................... 9th Line & Dundas St. ..............................................................mattamyhomes.com

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Oakville ..........................................La Réserve.................................................................. 153 Reynolds St. ..................................................................... rosehavenhomes.com

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Welland ..........................................Sparrow Meadows ................................................... 335 Hillsdale Rd.. ................................................................... rosehavenhomes.com

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West Region ..................................The McKenzie Towns .............................................. 1535 McKenzie Rd. ......................................................................mountainview.com

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West Region ..................................Sifton Homes ............................................................ Hyde Park Rd. & Ilderton Rd. .................................................................... sifton.com

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West Region ..................................Boulder Creek ........................................................... Cleaver Rd. & King Edward St. .................................................................. sifton.com

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West Region ..................................St. George Village .................................................... Concession 2 & Woodhill Rd. ......................................................losanihomes.com

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West Region ..................................HarrisView.................................................................. 34 Hollingshead Rd..................................................................................... sifton.com

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West Region ..................................Brant West .................................................................. 562 Shellard Ln ....................................................................................brantwest.com

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West Region ..................................Magnolia Trails .......................................................... Modeland Rd. & Michigan Lane ............................................................... sifton.com

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West Region ..................................Rosewood.................................................................. Nissouri Rd. & Thorndale Rd..................................................................... sifton.com

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West Region ..................................Soleil St. Clair ............................................................ Corunna ......................................................................................................... sifton.com

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West Region ..................................Seasons & Watercolours at Simply Grand ......... 1039 Rest Acres Rd. ........................................................................losanihomes.com

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West Region ..................................Knightsbridge ........................................................... Graff Ave. & Mornington St. ...................................................................... sifton.com

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West Region ..................................Hazelwood on the Grand ...................................... Hardy Rd......................................................................................................... sifton.com

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West Region ..................................Cottonwood.............................................................. Dingle St. ........................................................................................................ sifton.com

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West Region ..................................Hawthorne Park ....................................................... Oakwood Dr. & Byron Ave. ....................................................................... sifton.com

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West Region ..................................Reflections Caledonia ............................................ 1437 McKenzie Rd .................................................................... ballantryhomes.com

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Stephen Diamond, CEO of DiamondCorp, received the Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honour BILD can award to a member.

Diamond is a visionary industry leader who has been an invaluable resource for BILD and has generously served with many community organizations.

In 2019, he was appointed Chair of Waterfront Toronto jointly by all three levels of government.

Tridel was named Homebuilder of the Year, Mid/Highrise, while Brookfield Residential received the title of Homebuilder of the Year, Lowrise.

The category recognizes builders who set the standard for the rest of the industry through their professionalism and dedication to excellence.

Tridel also took home the title of Green Builder of the Year, Mid/ Highrise, the 11th time since 2010 that the company has earned a Green Builder of the Year Award. SEAN was named Green Builder of the Year, Lowrise.

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and Tricon Residential, was named Best New Community, Planned/Under Development. King George School Lofts and Town Homes, a Newmarket development by The Rose Corp., was chosen as Best Community, Built.

The award for Project of the Year, Mid/Highrise, went to Menkes Developments for the Grand Festival project in Vaughan, while the award for Project of the Year, Lowrise, went to Bloom in Seaton, a townhouse development by Mattamy Homes.

Bloom in Seaton also received the People’s Choice Award, which is voted on by the public.

BentallGreenOak Residential (BGO) received BILD’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Award in recognition of its bold action on DE&I across its corporate teams and its residential properties. National Homes took home the Angelo DelZotto Fearless Innovator Award for its pioneering manufacturing and use of Panergy Wall Solutions, a building envelope system with a low carbon footprint. Greenwin received the Stephen Dupuis Corporate Social Responsibility Award for its work in community safety, food security, empowerment and connection.

Debbie Cosic, founder and CEO of In2ition Realty, was this year’s recipient of the Ignat Kaneff Inspiration Award, for her mentorship of industry professionals and her philanthropy with community organizations. Julie Di Lorenzo, president of Diamante Urban Corporation, received the Riley Brethour Leadership Award, for her outstanding professional achievement and leadership in the industry.

In addition to these very special awards, BILD presented 33 awards in the categories of marketing, architecture, people and sales, and the prestigious Pinnacle category.

Visit bildawards.com for a full list.

Dave Wilkes is President and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), the voice of the homebuilding, land development and professional renovation industry in the GTA. For the latest industry news and new home data, follow BILD on Twitter, @bildgta or visit bildgta.ca.

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