GTA Homes Magazine - December 17, 2022

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braestone’s final enclave.

We’re excited to have released our final 16 lots at Braestone. The community has come together beautifully, a labour of love and exercise in innovation, craftsmanship and design. Not surprisingly, the response has been extraordinary as residents of Braestone are happy to enjoy the remarkable trails and ponds, the horse paddocks, the pumpkin patch, the nature preserve, streams and forests and a life, as promised, that is richer and more rewarding.

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Distinctive and timeless bungalow, loft and two-storey homesteads on a selection of 1/2 acre to over 1 acre secluded lots.

GEORGIAN COMMUNITIES

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PERSONAL FINANCE | JESSE ABRAMS

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

WESTERN VIEW | MIKE COLLINS-WILLIAMS

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

HOME REALTY | DEBBIE COSIC

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

REAL ESTATE PRO | BARBARA LAWLOR

Barbara Lawlor is President and CEO of Baker Real Estate Inc., and an in-demand columnist and speaker. A member of the Baker team since 1993, Barbara oversees the marketing and sale of condo developments in Canada and overseas. baker-re.com

STAT CHAT | BEN MYERS

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.

LEGALLY SPEAKING | JAYSON SCHWARZ

Jayson Schwarz LLM is a Toronto real estate lawyer and partner in the law firm Schwarz Law Partners LLP. He can be reached by visiting schwarzlaw.ca or by email at info@schwarzlaw.ca or phone at 416.486.2040.

BILD REPORT | DAVE WILKES

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

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Jesse Abrams, Mike Collins-Williams, Debbie Cosic, Barbara Lawlor, Ben Myers, Jayson Schwarz, Dave Wilkes

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MORE POLICIES

LIKELY TO FOLLOW

Barely one day had passed (at time of writing) since the Ontario government’s More Homes Built Faster Act was approved, and the criticism began to mount. Designed to tackle the housing supply crisis and get 1.5 million homes built over the next 10 years, the bill, not surprisingly, faced strong opposition.

More Homes Built Faster is intended to remove unnecessary costs and cut through red tape and other bottlenecks that stand in the way of new homes being built. Seems like a pretty worthwhile goal, except to those who are fortunate enough to already own a home, and fear development in their area or an increase in property taxes. Such NIMBYism, however, doesn’t do much for actually resolving the housing supply and affordability issues which affect us all – renters, homeowners and prospective homebuyers.

“We are in the middle of an unprecedented housing crisis, and it is critical that we take immediate action to speed up construction of new homes and remove obstacles to residential development,” says Richard Lyall, president of the Residential Construction Council of Ontario. “Removing development charges for affordable and non-profit housing, one of the items in the legislation, is the right thing to do as it will spur new residential construction. These hefty fees are out of control and can result in a project being shelved. Municipalities have become dependent on them, and an alternative must be found.”

WAYNE KARL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF HOMES Magazine

EMAIL: wayne.karl@nexthome.ca

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As the days and weeks roll by and critics of the Act perhaps become more vocal, it’s important to look beyond political rhetoric and think big picture, long term. Controversial though it may be, Ontario needs such action, and it’s an important start.

In addition, we might as well get used to more government involvement and policies on housing, not just in Ontario but across the country.

“To overcome these affordability challenges, we need a range of government policies and investments stemming from several sources, notably the private and public sectors,” says a new report from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. Deputy Chief Economist Aled ab Iorwerth. “The scale of the challenge is so large that the private sector must be involved – governments cannot do this on their own.”

The housing system is interconnected, he says, so fixing Canada’s affordability challenge requires a suite of policies to affect the entire system. A suite of policies, and the open minds to facilitate them.

Discover an exclusive enclave of 96 backto-back, spacious, open-concept luxury townhomes that merge and mingle with the vibrant downtown Lambton neighbourhood. Connected, considered, and conveniently located close to a plethora of amenities and urban adventure.

St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland are the three largest cities in the Niagara region, and all are becoming quite attractive to newhome buyers. All three have excellent amenities for modern day living, and it’s no surprise that they are major destinations for downsizers from the GTA, not to mention investors as well.

But the smaller communities in Niagara have a rightful claim as the hidden gems of Niagara. Fort Erie, Thorold and Niagara-on-the-Lake are great places to escape urban hustle and bustle and set down roots in scenic, relaxed settings.

Moreover, smaller communities have unique charms of their own, while benefiting from easy access to everyday conveniences. And local home builders are taking notice.

Silvergate Homes, one of Niagara’s most accomplished homebuilders with a 40-year track record of quality and service, has nurtured a reputation for developing upscale communities in unique locales, pinpointing settings that cater perfectly to new-home buyers.

Two of Silvergate’s newest communities are now showcasing Niagara’s smaller towns: LUNA in Thorold, and Harbourtown Village in Fort Erie.

LUNA – BUNGALOW TOWNHOMES IN THOROLD

Steeped in history, Thorold has often been dubbed the most patriotic city in Canada, with Canadian flags lining boulevards and downtown streets, as well as flying above homes and businesses all across town.

Thorold offers the best of small town living near big city amenities. Thanks to Hwys. 406 and 58, Thorold residents have easy access to other major destinations, including the Niagara Outlet Collection, The Pen Centre, countless wineries, and the sights, sounds and nightlife of Niagara Falls. The U.S. border, international airports, GO Transit and so much more are also easily accessible to Thorold residents.

Thorold’s own charms include a thriving historic downtown area, with eclectic boutiques and many dining options. Nature enthusiasts love the scenery along Decew Road and Gibson Lake, which includes a stretch of the world-famous Bruce Trail. The best vehicle-free recreational trail in Niagara runs along the Welland Canal, allowing cyclists, rollerbladers and hikers to observe the passing ships as they approach massive locks.

Silvergate’s LUNA community is an exclusive collection of 15 twobedroom bungalow townhomes,

offering a perfect layout for downsizers looking for main floor living and everyday home comfort. These homes offer upscale, sophisticated and modern design, along with architecturally-controlled exteriors to ensure aesthetic beauty and balance.

LUNA is located along Thorold’s side of St. David’s Road, the official boundary line with St. Catharines. Home sizes range from 1,250 to 1,500 sq. ft., and all units are chock full of distinctive luxury finishes and energy-efficient features, everything meticulously installed with Silvergate’s careful eye and pride of workmanship.

Sales are currently open with further information available at silvergatehomes.com.

COMING SOON TO FORT ERIE – HARBOURTOWN VILLAGE

Fort Erie is a thriving community of more than 30,000 residents, along what is known as Niagara’s south coast.

Fort Erians have the best of both worlds: Quiet beach town living, yet with superb access to big city amenities. So, it’s no surprise that the town is now on the radar for many couples, families and downsizers, often coming from the GTA.

Harbourtown Village at Erie Beach is poised to become the jewel in the Silvergate Homes’ portfolio of luxury developments. The community comprises a limited collection of single-family homes and townhomes, in a secluded area between Historic Fort Erie and popular Waverly Beach (just one of many beaches that dot the Lake Erie shoreline – Fort Erie has more waterfront than any other municipality in Niagara.)

Fort Erie is home to dozens of major retail, restaurant and banking chains, making every day errands easy and convenient. If you need something more specialized, Niagara Falls and St. Catharines are respectively only 20 and 30 minutes away up the QEW, with big box stores and major shopping venues.

When you live in Fort Erie, you’ll definitely appreciate the convenience

and cost-effectiveness of flying out of Buffalo International Airport, whether to sunny Florida, the bright lights of New York City or a myriad of other destinations. It’s a smaller and much more easily manageable airport than Pearson International, but still offers an excellent variety of flights.

While Harbourtown Village is just minutes away from the Peace Bridge, the community is still secluded and surrounded by nature. It’s merely steps away from the 24km Friendship Trail – linking Port Colborne to Fort Erie – which in turn connects to the lake-to-lake Niagara River Recreational Trail. Churchill called this stretch “the prettiest Sunday drive in the world.”

With such enjoyable local amenities, it’s definitely easy to stay active in Fort Erie. And if you’re a

water enthusiast, look no further, because the town is a paradise for boaters either docking at the Niagara Parks Marina or set to water from one of many public boat launches. Fishing aficionados are regularly seen casting their lines from a number of spots along the river’s shore.

Silvergate Homes brings Harbourtown Village to life – an upscale lakeview neighbourhood with a perfect synergy of modern design and small-town charm. Passionately designed, Silvergate fuses striking exteriors, unique lines and exceptional spaces. The homes at Harbourtown Village are a testament to superior craftsmanship and true luxury living.

Visit silvergatehomes.com for more details or to register to receive upcoming announcements, with the anticipated release planned for 2023.

NEW HOME MARKET SEES SMALL INCREASE IN ACTIVITY IN OCTOBER

The GTA new home market picked up slightly in October, though activity remained below levels that are typical for the month, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) reports.

Total October new home sales of 2,007 units were down 53 per cent from October 2021 and 49 per cent below the 10-year average, according to Altus Group, BILD’s official source for new home market intelligence. It was the lowest level of new home sales for October since 2008.

Sales of new condominium units, including units in low-, medium and highrise buildings, stacked townhouses and loft units, with 1,601 units sold, were down 50 per cent from October 2021 and 40 per cent below the 10-year average.

Single-family homes, including detached, linked and semi-detached houses and townhouses (excluding stacked townhouses), accounted for 406 units sold, down 64 per cent from last October and 67 per cent below the 10-year average. It was the lowest October for single-family home sales since Altus Group started tracking in 2000.

“As demand for housing begins to reassert itself, our region’s lack of supply will continue to constrain consumers’ ability to find the homes they need,” says Dave Wilkes, BILD president and CEO. “That’s why we support the Ontario government’s

new housing plan, the More Homes Built Faster Act, which will make it easier to build new homes more quickly, reduce costs, cut red tape and enable the building of the 1.5 million new homes Ontario needs in the next decade.”

“New home sales remain well behind last year’s level but are much improved from the past two months,” adds Edward Jegg, research manager

OCTOBER NEW HOME SALES BY MUNICIPALITY

at Altus Group. “Buyers are returning as they become acclimatized to the new market realities of higher mortgage rates and softening prices.”

Benchmark prices eased somewhat in October, compared to the previous month. The benchmark price for new condominium units in October was $1.14 million, up nine per cent over the last 12 months, and the benchmark price for new singlefamily homes was $1.81 million, which was up 9.6 per cent.

Total new home remaining inventory, at 12,588 units, saw little change from the previous month, and lagged behind the 10-year average by 40 per cent. Remaining inventory included 10,773 condominium apartment units and 1,815 singlefamily lots, representing five months and four months of inventory, respectively. A balanced market would have nine to 12 months of inventory.

HOMES Magazine salutes the following companies for their dedication to customer service.

After-Sales Service is an essential component of a healthy new home industry.

These builders are proud of their commitment to the principles of excellent customer service.

DEDICATED TO

EXCELLENT

FIELDGATE HOMES

Fieldgate Homes has been shaping the southern Ontario landscape for more than 65 years, with award-winning master-planned communities and residences families have cherished for generations. Superior construction, innovative designs, unmatched attention to detail and attentive customer service are all hallmarks of the company’s exceptional excellence. Every home is designed to reflect the contemporary needs and wants of the homebuyer through consistent community engagement – and the assurance that when you own a Fieldgate home, you are family.

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.

THE CRESCENTS: BRAMPTON

Coming soon – grand opening of freehold townhomes and singles

Experience a master-planned community that surrounds you with Brampton’s finest at The Crescents. A collection of 30-, 38- 45- and 50-ft. singles and freehold townhomes – on mostly cul-de-sac streets –just steps from Conservation Drive Park and Heart Lake Conservation Park. Immerse yourself in the city’s unmatched urban amenities, schools and services. Forge new connections with the convenience of Ontario’s fastest transit network, or stroll through the incredible greenspace with woodlands, parks and trails. Find the perfect place for your growing family in the city, against a vibrant backdrop of culture and energy.

Register now at fieldgatehomes.com.

IMPRESSIONS:

NEW KLEINBURG

Coming soon – grand opening of freehold townhomes, semis and singles

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 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 one- and two-car freehold townhomes, semis and singles in this beautiful masterplanned community.

Register now at fieldgatehomes.com.

PICKERING: SEATON

Seaton is now open — freehold townhomes with one- and two-car garages

A serene natural landscape merges with the convenience of incredible big city amenities at Pickering’s awaited Seaton community, now open. 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.

Be first to own during the Seaton grand opening by registering now at fieldgatehomes.com.

AJAX: ATOWNS

Ajax final release – urban townhomes

The final release of stunning urban townhomes at the aTowns Park Collection in Ajax is now open. 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 from 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

Shelburne final release – 36- and 40ft. singles

The final release at Emerald Crossing is now open. 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.

MILTON: VALLEYLANDS OF SIXTEEN MILE CREEK

Coming soon to Milton – executive 30-, 36- and 43-ft. detached singles 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.

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 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.

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 Meadows Phase 3. Take advantage of spectacular residences in one of the GTA’s most popular communities with all-new townnhomes, 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 a reality in an incredible community setting just moments from Stouffville’s best amenities. Featuring a new release of 36- and 40-ft. singles, embrace city sophistication and country charm from an ideal neighbourhood located close to Markham, Hwys. 404 and 407, and the Stouffville GO Station.

Register now at fieldgatehomes.com.

NORTH OSHAWA: DREAMSCAPE

Register for the 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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Ajax A Towns

Bayly St. E. & Salem Rd. S. fieldgatehomes.com 2.

Ajax A Towns Bayly St. E. & Salem Rd. S. paradisedevelopments.com 3. Aurora Queen’s Grove Collection Yonge St. & Bloomington Rd. northstarhomes.com 4. Aurora Allegro Downtown Aurora 36 Klees Crescent geranium.com 5. Aurora Woodhaven 14222 Yonge St. brookfieldresidential.com 6. Aurora Shining Hill Yonge St. & St. John’s Siderd. regalcresthomes.com 7. Aurora Aurora Townhomes George St. & Wellington St. andrinhomes.com 8. Aurora Paradise Aurora Mavrinac Blvd. & Wellington St. paradisedevelopments.com 9.

Brampton DUO Condos 245 Steeles Ave. W.. duocondos.ca 10. Brampton Spring Valley Estates 1364 Queen St. springvalleyestates.ca 11.

Brampton Mayfield Village Bramalea Rd. & Mayfield Rd. royalpinehomes.com 12. Brampton

The Sandalwood 120 Sandalwood Parkway East royalcliffhomes.com 13. Brampton Three Rivers Claireville Goreway Dr. & Humberwest Pkwy nationalhomes.com 14. Brampton Queens Lane Townhomes Mississauga Rd. & Queen St. branthavenbrampton.com 15. Brampton Cleave View Estate By The Credit Queen St. & Mississauga Rd. regalcresthomes.com 16. Brampton Westfield Mississauga Rd. & Steeles Ave. greatgulf.com 17. Brampton The Estates of West River Valley McVean Dr. & Countryside Dr. royalpinehomes.com 18. Brampton Mount Pleasant North & UNION Mount Pleasant Remembrance Rd. & Edenbrook Hill Dr. mattamyhomes.com 19. Brampton High Point Mississauga Rd. & Mayfield Rd. paradisedevelopments.com 20. Brampton Queen’s Court Mississauga Rd. & Queen St. West stateviewhomes.com 21. Brantford Brant West 501 Shellard Lane losanihomes.com 22.

Caledon Palgrave Estates Mount Pleasant Rd. & Hunsden Rd. flatogroup.com 23. Caledon Pathways Caledon East Old Church Rd. & Innis Lake Rd. flatogroup.com 24. Etobicoke Vita On The Lake 2 2167 Lake Shore Blvd. W. mattamyhomes.com 25. Etobicoke Lake Shore Village 68 Daisy Ave. dunparhomes.com

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Newmarket Elia Leslie & Gorham St. stateviewhomes.com 41. North York Kenneth & Holmes Kenneth & Holmes fieldgatehomes.ca 42. Oshawa Dreamscape

Conlin Rd. & Harmony Rd. fieldgatehomes.com 43. Oshawa Park Ridge Conlin & Townline Rds. tributecommunities.com 44. Pickering Geranium in Pickering

Altona Rd. & Twyn Rivers Dr. geranium.com 45. Pickering Nutowns Brock Rd. & Whitevale Rd. madisongroup.ca 46. Pickering Seaton 1075 Taunton Rd. fieldgatehomes.com 47.

Pickering Frenchman’s Bay Liverpool Rd. & Bayly St. madisonfb.com 48. Richmond Hill The Bond Yonge & King stateviewhomes.com 49. Richmond Hill King’s Landing Oak Ridges stateviewhomes.com 50. Richmond Hill Ivylea Leslie St. & 19th Ave. marlinspring.com 51. Richmond Hill Richlands Leslie St. & Elgin Mills Rd. fieldgatehomes.com 52. Richmond Hill Millbrook Park Elgin Mills & Leslie St. northstarhomesinc.com 53. Richmond Hill Park Lane Place Elgin Mills & Leslie St. northstarhomesinc.com 54. Richmond Hill Observatory Hill Bayview Ave. & 16th Ave. myobservatoryhill.ca 55. Richmond Hill Richlands 10961 Leslie St. opushomes.com 56. Richmond Hill Emerald Crossing 8854 Yonge Street fieldgatehomes.com 57. Richmond Hill King East Estates King Rd. & Toscanini Rd. pureplaza.com 58. Scarborough 670 Progress Ave. Progress Ave. & Grangeway Ave. fieldgatehomes.com 59. Scarborough Valleyview Garden 3012 Kennedy Rd. valleyviewgardens.ca 60. Stouffville Elm & Co. Bethesda Side Rd. & Tenth Line stateviewhomes.com 61. Stouffville Cityside 12466 Ninth Line fieldgatehomes.com 62. Toronto Lambtown Towns 2650 St. Clair West dunparhomes.com 63. Thornhill Citylux Towns at Thornhill Woods Dufferin St. & Rutherford Rd. fieldgatehomes.com 64. Vaughan Hotel Vie 8440 Hwy. 27 hotelvie.com 65. Vaughan The Manors Teston Rd. & Pine Valley Dr. goldparkhomes.com 66. Whitby Queen’s Common 1075 Taunton Rd.. mattamyhomes.com 67. Whitby Country Lane Taunton Rd. & Country Lane countrylanewhitby.com 68. Whitby Whitby Meadows Cochrane St. & Taunton Rd. opushomes.com 69. Whitby The Boatworks Towns in Whitby Brock St. S. & Victoria St. W. andrinhomes.com 70. Whitby Park Vista/Whitby Meadows Cochrane St. & Taunton Rd fieldgatehomes.com 71. Whitby The Landing in Whitby Harbour Brock St. South & Victoria St. carttera.com 72.

Whitechurch/Stouffville Blue Sky 9th Line & Millard St. fieldgatehomes.com 73. Whitechurch/Stouffville Cityside Stouffville Tenth line & 19th Ave. fieldgatehomes.com 74. Woodbridge Pine Valley Pine Valley Dr. & Major Mackenzie Dr. marlinspring.com 75. Woodbridge The Enclave 410 Chrislea Rd. stateviewhomes.com

1. Burlington/Waterdown ..... ..The Towns at Valera 4858 Thomas Alton Blvd. ........................ ............adidevelopments.com 2. Burlington/Waterdown ...... .Nautique Lakefront Residences 375 Brant St. .289-337-0766 3. Burlington/Waterdown National Homes in Burlington, 484-490 Plains Rd. E. nationalhomes.com 4. Burlington/Waterdown Affinity Condominiums Plains Rd. E. & Filmandale Rd. rosehavenhomes.com 5. Burlington/Waterdown Millcroft Towns Appleby Line & Taywood Dr. branthavenmillcroft.com 6. Grimsby Century Condos Main St. East & Baker Rd. South desantishomes.com 7. Hamilton-Wentworth Soho Homes at Barton & Glover Barton St. & Glover Rd. losanihomes.com 8. Hamilton-Wentworth Central Park: Midtown & Soho Upper Red Hill Valley Pkwy & Rymal Rd. MyCentralPark.ca 9. Hamilton-Wentworth Tiffany Hill Phase 3 288 Raymond Rd. rosehaven.com 10. Hamilton-Wentworth Monterey Heights Shaver Rd. & Garner Rd. W. dicenzohomes.ca 11. Hamilton-Wentworth Stonegate Park Upper Wellington St. & Stone Church Rd. E. dicenzohomes.ca 12.

Kitchener/Waterloo Wallaceton Huron Rd. & Fischer-Hallman heathwood.com 13.

Kitchener/Waterloo River Ridge 90 Deer Creek St. activa.ca 14.

Kitchener/Waterloo Vista Hills 259 Sweet Gale St. activa.ca 15.

Kitchener/Waterloo Avenue M 40 Margaret Ave. avenuemkw.ca 16.

Kitchener/Waterloo Young Condos at City Centre King West & Young St. andrinhomes.com 17.

Kitchener/Waterloo Trailside at Grey Silo Gate 243 Grey Silo Rd. activa.ca 18.

Kitchener/Waterloo Riverwood 90 Deer Creek St. activa.ca 19.

Kitchener/Waterloo Doon South & Ormston at Doon South 653 Thomas Slee Dr. activa.ca 20. London RiverBend Golf Community 2200 Jack Nash Dr. sifton.com 21. London Victoria Flats Commissioners Rd. E. & Hamilton Rd. sifton.com 22. London Victoria On The River Sheffield Blvd. & Commissioners Rd. E. sifton.com 23. London Caverhill Clarke Rd. & Kilallay Rd. sifton.com 24.

London Hudson Park Colonel Talbot Rd. & Pack Rd. sifton.com 25. London Liberty Crossing Wonderland Rd. S. & Hamlyn St. sifton.com 26. London Middleton Wharncliffe Rd. & Exeter Rd. sifton.com 27.

Milton The Valleylands Mayfield Rd. & Chinguacousy fieldgatehomes.com 28. Milton Milton Village Tremaine Rd. & Britannia Rd. greatgulf.com 29. Milton Soleil Louis St. Laurent Ave. & Bronte St. S. mattamyhomes.com 30. Mississauga 5150 Ninth Line 5150 Ninth Line mattamyhomes.com 31. Mississauga Whitehorn Woods 1240 Britannia Rd. W. nationalhomes.com

Mississauga Streetsville Centre Mill St. & Queen St. S. dunparhomes.com

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

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

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

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45. Niagara Region Village on the Twelve 21 Willow Bank Common St. silvergatehomes.com 46. Niagara Region River Estates Lametti Dr., Pelham. mountainview.com 47. Niagara Region Timberwood Estates Merritt Rd. & Grisdale Rd., Thorold mountainview.com 48. Niagara Region Ryan’s Grove 13 Tanner Dr. lucchettahomes.com 49. Niagara Region Luna Hwy. 406 & 56, Thorold silvergatehomes.com 50. Niagara Region West Community 44 Elderberry Rd., Thorold. mountainview.com 51. Niagara Region Harbourtown Estates Fort Erie silvergatehomes.com 52. Oakville The Greenwich at Oakvillage Trafalgar Rd. & Dundas St. East branthaven.com 53.

Oakville Oakville Ravine Townhomes Sixth Line & Germorda Dr. dunparhomes.com 54. Oakville Bronte Meadows Bridge Rd & Warminster Dr. flatogroup.com 55. Oakville Randall Residences Trafalgar Rd. & Randall St. rosehavenhomes.com 56. Oakville Upper West Side Condos 2 351 Dundas St. East branthaven.com 57. Oakville Trafalgar Ridge River Oaks Blvd. & Namron Gate dunparhomes.com 58. Oakville The Preserve & East Preserve Dundas St. W. & Proudfoot Trail mattamyhomes.com 59. Oakville

The Preserve Woodland Estates Dundas St. W. & Proudfoot Trail mattamyhomes.com 60. Oakville 5North The Preserve, Dundas St. W. & Proudfoot Trail mattamyhomes.com 61. Oakville The Villages of Oak Park Trafalgar Rd. & Dundas st. E. ballantryhomes.com 62. Oakville West & Post 2714 Westoak Trails Blvd. branthavenoakville.com 63. Oakville Upper Joshua Creek 9th Line & Dundas St. mattamyhomes.com 64. Oakville La Réserve 153 Reynolds St. rosehavenhomes.com 65. Welland Sparrow Meadows 335 Hillsdale Rd.. rosehavenhomes.com 66. West Region The McKenzie Towns 1535 McKenzie Rd. mountainview.com 67. West Region Sifton Homes Hyde Park Rd. & Ilderton Rd. sifton.com

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

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

West Region HarrisView 34 Hollingshead Rd. sifton.com 71. West Region Brant West 562 Shellard Ln brantwest.com

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

West Region Rosewood Nissouri Rd. & Thorndale Rd. sifton.com 74. West Region Soleil St. Clair Corunna sifton.com

West Region Expressions & Riverbank Estates 1021 Rest Acres Rd., Paris losanihomes.com

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

West Region Cottonwood Dingle St. sifton.com

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West Region Reflections Caledonia 1437 McKenzie Rd ballantryhomes.com

West Region Lakeside Landing Wellington 411 Main St., Wellington royalcliffhomes.com

West Region Edgewood Suites 270 Hagan Street East, Dundalk flato.com

West Region Riverside at Hunter’s Point 300 Daimler Pkwy., Welland lucchettahomes.com

Andrin Homes 18

Ballantry Homes 18

Black & Decker 32

Branthaven Homes 18

Brookfield Residential 19

Country Homes 19

D.O.T. Furniture 35

Democrat Homes 9, 19

Dunpar 11, 18

Fieldgate Homes 7, 18

Flato Developments Inc. 3, 13, 18

Georgian International 4, 5, 19

Geranium Homes 19

Great Gulf 19

Heathwood Homes 18 Hissence 12

Lifetime Developments 18

Lucchetta Homes 18 Madison Group 19

Mason Homes 19

Mattamy Homes 19 Menkes 18

National Homes 18

North Star Homes 18

Paradise Developments 19

Regal Crest Homes 19

Rosehaven Homes 19

Royal Pine Homes 18

SanDiego Homes 18

Sifton 18

Silvergate Homes 2, 19

Stanley 12

Stateview Homes 19, 36

Tribute Communities 19

BILL 23 IS THE BIG, BOLD HOUSING PLAN

THAT ONTARIO NEEDS

DAVE WILKES

Chances are, you have recently come across advertisements by the Building Industry and Land Development Association in support of Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act We have been very vocal about our support for this bold, innovative plan recently introduced by the provincial government because we know it will help Ontario and the GTA overcome a critical lack of housing supply and reduce the cost of housing.

Currently, it simply takes too long to get building approvals and it is too difficult to add gentle density. On top of that, new-home buyers are unfairly burdened with escalating government fees and charges. Bill 23 addresses all of these challenges.

Most importantly, Bill 23 will enable the building of more housing, more quickly, by introducing a culture change that is needed across Ontario, but most especially in many municipalities in the GTA. In conjunction with Bill 109, the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022, Bill 23 signals to municipalities that they must approve new housing in a timely manner, as required by provincial legislation.

It also encourages parties such as conservation authorities to focus on their own core priorities. It rejects the attitude of “not in my backyard” that preserves the status quo and hinders the addition of new homes.

The new housing plan also makes it easier to add the density needed in our cities. This is currently very

difficult and expensive due to outdated and restrictive zoning. Bill 23 offers new provisions for adding gentle density across existing neighbourhoods and greatly increased density around major transit areas. These measures are the very definition of anti-sprawl, and they enable the highest and best use of land.

Finally, Bill 23 addresses the significant government charges collected on new homes and passed on to consumers. On average, 25 per cent of the cost of a new home in the GTA consists of government fees, taxes and charges. This can add as much as $250,000 to the cost of a typical single-family home and more than half of that is added by municipalities. Municipal fees and charges have been escalating significantly, with development charges increasing between 250 and 800 per cent since the early 2000s. Municipalities in the GTA have more than $5 billion in reserves from development charges, as well as parkland cash-

in-lieu and section 37 payments collected on new homes. Bill 23 adds predictability on government charges, defines what should and should not be paid for by development charges, and limits future increases.

For too long, we have endured a housing supply and affordability crisis in Ontario, centred on the GTA. Bill 23, together with previous legislation, provides the solutions we need to build more homes, reduce the cost of housing and create a brighter future for everyone who lives here.

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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