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Smaller households, smaller homes Canadian households are shrinking, according to Statistics Canada data. Seven decades ago, the average household consisted of 4.3 people; by 2011, the average size had dropped to 2.5 people per household. While the majority of Canadian homes over the last century were built to support larger families, nowadays one or two people make up the majority of households. This is why condominium living have become increasingly popular.

The impact of smaller families on the Canadian housing market has been significant, spurring a dramatic change in the types of homes and apartments being constructed. The introduction of townhomes, lofts and condominiums is effectively servicing smaller families and singles who need homes and nearby amenities. While larger homes are still a need for some, the next time you see another crane in the air, keep this new demographic dynamic in mind.

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The move was intended to mostly impart a slight cooling on Canada’s hottest and most expensive real estate markets – Toronto and Vancouver. But the federal government’s recent decision to raise the down payment requirement for new insured mortgages from five per cent to 10 per cent for the portion of the house price above $500,000, could well have other unintended consequences. In particular, Calgary is among those markets that these new rules could

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Brad Remington’s Legacy Park Success spurs launch of second building By Heather Ryan

THE HUGE SUCCESS of the Copperfield Park trilogy with

its “Love It, Live It, Afford It” mantra continues to roll with Brad Remington Homes’ latest condo development in Legacy. The first building in Legacy Park sold out quickly as people lined up to be the first to buy into this new offering, and its amazing success has spurred Brad Remington Homes into celebrating the New Year right with the launch of sales in the second building the first week of February. “Our goal with Legacy Park was to raise the bar with improved floorplan designs, specifications and presentation with better pricing then we have offered

before,” says Bryan Logel, vice-president of sales and marketing of Brad Remington Homes. “Our customer’s response was nothing short of incredible. “We had 56 people lined up when we launched Legacy Park, which was amazing because even when oil the oil and gas market was booming we never had that type of response,” Logel notes. “What we’re seeing here is that our homes and pricing appeal to hard working Calgarian’s who need an opportunity like this to own their own home. And, they are taking advantage of the opportunity with the low interest rates and affordability, to purchase rather than rent.” JAN 8 - FEB 5, 2016 | NEW CONDO GUIDE 11

Legacy Park provides homeowners with high quality, stylish one and twobedroom designs starting at $129,000 and going up to the $260,000s so they can “afford It.” “The majority of the homes in the first building were under $200,000, such as the G plan – a two-bedroom/ two bath with underground parking for $189,900 – a price point the Calgary market has lacked,” Logel says. “Legacy Park has a floorplan and affordability for every purchaser. 12 YPNEXTHOME.CA

“We’re hitting the current marketplace head on by making sure each home is super affordable, while still bringing incredible value with outstanding standards such as nine-ft. ceilings, granite or quartz countertops, high quality cabinets and an underground parking stall with every suite.” The first phase in Legacy Park consists of four, four-storey buildings offering some of the best-selling models from Copperfield Park and

introducing some exciting new floorplans. The well-appointed interiors also include full-sized kitchens with an appliance package that includes a fridge, stove, dishwasher and overthe-range microwave, premium cabinetry with soft-close doors and drawers, in-suite laundry with the washer and dryer, knockdown ceilings and private balconies or patios. Residents can also customize their homes with a full range of options,

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Legacy Boulevard at Legacy Main Street, open Monday to Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m., weekends and holidays noon to 5 p.m. Contact

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allowing buyers to “love it and live it.” Legacy Park also features an eyecatching exterior and strong curb appeal with premium Hardie plank siding, brick and intricate detailing. Legacy is a master-planned community situated in southcentral Calgary and Legacy Park is located right across from park space that overlooks a pond with fountain and is literally a stone’s throw away from the ravine and pathway system that weaves through the community. Located just minutes from Stoney and Macleod Trails with access off 210 Avenue S.E., residents have access to major traffic corridors and they’re close to the LRT and a wide variety of shops, services and dining amenities up Macleod Trail and in

nearby Shawnessey. There is an information centre open on site, or you can register at mylegacypark.com. “A number of buyers are also taking advantage of visiting the new showsuites at Copperfield Park (99 Copperstone Park S.E.), so they can see the quality and the look of the homes,” Logel adds. “We truly want people to have equity when they take possession and know that they’re getting great value.” The Legacy Park information centre is located at the corner of Legacy Boulevard and Legacy Main Street, open Monday to Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m., and weekends and holidays, noon to 5 p.m. Copperfield Park III showsuites are open the same hours.

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Property Profile | CARDEL LIFESTYLES

Cardel Lifestyles poised to launch Walden Place By Heather Ryan

CARDEL LIFESTYLES continues to build on its reputation for finding prime locations that put a variety of amenities at their buyers’ doorsteps while offering outstanding value and affordability with its newest development – Walden Place. The award-winning developer has already experienced tremendous success in southeast Calgary with developments in Cranston and Auburn Bay, but Walden Place, which combines apartment-style condo and townhomes, will be its first offering in Walden and is poised to launch in February. 16 YPNEXTHOME.CA

“It’s also Walden’s first apartmentstyle condo development by any builder, so we’re pretty excited,” says Brad Logel, sales and marketing manager. “We believe Walden Place will be the absolute best that suburban Calgary can offer for condos and townhomes.” It also reunites Cardel Lifestyles with land developer Genstar Developments, which has been developing Walden south of Stoney Trail and east of McLeod Trail over the past few years. They previously worked together on many occasions, including in Panorama Hills and

Coventry Hills in north central Calgary where Cardel’s Lighthouse Landing and Panorama West developments were exceptionally popular. The common feature shared between the north projects and Walden is they’re all strategically located within the community, close to neighbourhood conveniences, such as parks, pathways, coffee shops, grocery stores, eateries and services – everything that makes living a little easier. “Condo living is about convenience and Walden Place offers a perfect location,” Logel says. “Walden is

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Opening February 6th Contact

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already established with the Gates of Walden shopping centre that offers groceries, dining and services, transit and ease of access to McLeod and Stoney Trails. “But Walden Place is also directly across from a 70-acre future shopping development and we’re just steps away from two future schools, the future community centre, a pond, parks and pathways,” he says. “Walden Place will also feature a large greenspace. So buyers can take advantage of the already built up amenities now, and moving forward, can expect a very high level of convenient living at their door.” Walden Place will consist of 428 apartment-style condos in six buildings and 40 townhomes offering a wide range of floorplans to choose

from to suit any lifestyle. Condos range from 544 to 1,021 sq. ft. with eight different plans in the first building starting from just $139,900. “We expect 70 per cent of the suites in our first condo building to be priced under $250,000,” Logel says, adding the first building will have 83 one- and two-bedroom suites available. The townhomes will offer three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a den and a double car garage starting from the $330,000s. “Walden Place will feature new plans, new sizes, new standard specifications and all at affordable pricing,” Logel says. “It’s an opportunity for people to have the best value for convenient living in Calgary.” Cardel Lifestyles believes in adding to the value of their homes and have compiled a top-notch list of specifications including extra-large windows and generous balconies/ decks for Walden Place. Buyers can also live their HGTV dream with the many colour choices and unique options available, and they can expect exceptional customer service, as Cardel Lifestyles has been awarded the New Homebuyers Choice Award and the New Home Buyer’s Choice Award in 2015. “We have the highest customer service ratings and provide the best overall experience, we’re also a recent finalist as one of the Best Managed Companies in Southern Alberta,” Logel says. “We love what we do and can offer a lot of confidence for any new condo or townhome buyer.” Cardel Lifestyles plans to open a sales centre with a fully-dressed showsuite the first week of February and launch sales later in the month. “The sales centre/showsuite will be similar to our Auburn Walk development so it will give interested buyers the full experience of the kind of lifestyle they can expect at Walden Place,” Logel adds. In the meantime, interested buyers can register at cardellifestyles.com for more information. JAN 8 - FEB 5, 2016 | NEW CONDO GUIDE 17

Welcome to 2016

Intelligence House is beginning the new year with a

That said, the net economic outcome of 2016’s labour market (real GDP) is expected to outpace 2015 levels, which will encourage stronger household income growth. In turn, annual resale housing transactions in the province are expected to reach similar levels as experienced in 2015, keeping housing prices in this market marginally higher on average.

general review of how economic experts expect key provincial indicators to perform throughout 2016. For this exercise, we’ve studied the comprehensive survey of provincial outlooks published by the Alberta Treasury Board and Finance, in conjunction with their most recent provincial budget, as well as the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s winter outlook for Alberta’s

Provincial new housing starts are, however, expected to contract as the market for new homes focuses more on selling current constructing inventory. This will help relieve any downward price pressure that might otherwise occur if the level of unsold completed new homes were to increase.

housing market. In general, today’s provincial outlooks call for moderate economic performance under the expectation that the price of oil will average marginally higher in 2016 by comparison to those experienced prior to 2015. This

The table below provides a summary of the forecasts reviewed in the above interpretation.

expectation is different from the general expectation issued last January when many economists assumed oil prices would grow consistently throughout 2015

Intelligence House reminds the reader that this outlook is for the province as a whole, and does not apply to every provincial community equally – as some communities are poised to perform much better than others by a similar analysis.

and 2016. With this new scenario, a new reality has set in and the expectation for Alberta’s labour markets and corresponding net migration levels in 2016 are in general, moderate.

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Brookfield Residential set to release Regatta in Auburn Bay By Heather Ryan WHEN BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL LAUNCHES its newest offering in

Auburn Bay, condo buyers can experience upscale living at an affordable price in a relaxing cottage country atmosphere in an established lake community. Brookfield Residential is poised to open a sales centre and show suite and begin sales in the first phase of Regatta – which will eventually be home to 168 apartment-style condos in three, four-storey buildings and 56 townhomes – in late January or early February. “Regatta is our fourth multi-family project in Auburn Bay, but it’s our first apartment-style condo,” says Kelly Halliday, business development manager, Calgary South. “The first 20 YPNEXTHOME.CA

building we plan to release in early 2016 has 48 condos featuring both one- and two-bedroom designs.” She notes that Brookfield expects the release of the second condo building will come later this year, followed by the third building and townhomes in the final phase. “Regatta offers a great location with close proximity to Stoney Trail, 52 Street and the Deerfoot,” Halliday says. “It’s also close to Seton, which has a wide range of shops and services, and is across from Auburn Station that will be anchored by a Co-op,” and include the future Green Line. Regatta’s condos offer nine floor plans, ranging from 552 to more than 1,000 sq. ft. to appeal to a variety of buyers’ needs. Prices will start from the

upper $100,000s for one bedrooms and in the mid $200,000s for two bedrooms. “This is a very affordable price point, starting in the upper $100,000s – it has the amenities of a luxury building, with a bocce ball court, dog wash for after those walks in the nearby dog park, and includes the residents association of Auburn Bay – one of the key draws for buyers because they have access to the lake and all amenities,” Halliday says. Each suite has an abundance of natural light with large patio doors just off the living room area, and feature designs that are functional, airy and make maximum use of space. Buyers will appreciate the high standard specifications that include

quartz countertops in the kitchen, maple cabinets with a shaker or flat profile, stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash, vinyl plank flooring in main living area and tile floors in the bathrooms and laundry room. There are also three colour boards (grey neutral, modern and warm earth tones) to choose from. Every kitchen features an island or peninsula with breakfast bar seating, and each suite has a balcony with a gas line included and in-suite laundry stacked front load washer and dryer. There will be both secured, underground heated parking and above ground stalls. Regatta goes Green with low-E windows, energy-efficient appliances and includes one of Calgaryâ€™s first Co-Gen Energy program, which includes Combined Heat and Power (CHP) as an efficient and safe method to manage power and gas on site. This type of technology eliminates greenhouse gas emissions as part of future energy strategies. The exterior presents a classic design that fits in well with the overall cottage country theme of Auburn Bay and finishes include Hardie Board, stucco and other small detailing. Further, a large courtyard area and several landscaped treatments will enhance the look overall. Halliday notes that Regatta condos will appeal to first-time homebuyers who are looking to begin their lives as

a homeowner, as well as downsizers who live in the area and wish to stay close to the great neighbourhood they have enjoyed previously.

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Auburn Bay Builder

Brookfield Residential Development

For more information on Regatta in Auburn Bay, register at regattaauburnbay.ca. Once itâ€™s open, you can also visit the sales centre and show suite at 109 Auburn Meadow, Monday to Friday, 2 to 8 p.m., and weekends and holidays, noon to 5 p.m.

Regatta Home Type

One- and two-bedroom condo suites plus townhomes Sales Centre

109 Auburn Meadows Dr. SE Contact

regattaauburnbay.com

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3 of Calgary’s best new food & drink spots in 2015 By Cody Battershill

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there’s no going back. It’s exciting to be on the look-out for new delights – here are three food and drink establishments well worth a visit. Ikemen Ramen Bar and Cocktails Address: 217 10th St. NW Phone Number: 403.452.2148 There are few better things to eat on a cold day than a hot bowl of delicious noodle soup. Ikemen serves up a variety of Japanese ramen noodle bowls each with a distinct flavour compared to the others because of carefully chosen ingredients. Try the mushroom ramen – kombu shitake broth, assorted mushrooms, yuzu zest, green kale, garlic chips, sesame seeds and green onion – but make sure you add the chicken or pork on top as you’d be missing out if you didn’t try at least a few slices of Ikemen’s melt-in-your-mouth chasu. Native Tongues Address: 235 12th Ave. SW Phone Number: 403.263.9444 This new beltline Taqueria has got us all screaming for more of its casual, yet high-quality Mexican cuisine. With a strong focus on tacos, menu options range from just $3.75 to over $35 for the ultimate sharing platters with the latter being a great way to get a small piece of all the humongous tastes at Native Tongues. All of the corn tortillas are housemade are made on-site throughout the day. Inside of these flavourful

Join Us Looking for more of the best local activities, events, restaurants and everything else to do with Calgary, Alberta? If so, we invite you to join us at Calgaryism on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram today. We hope to see you there! shells you’ll get to enjoy a variety of classic fillers ranging from chicken and chorizo to more exotic meats like braised beef tongue and grilled octopus mixed in with sides of your choice such as avocado, diced onions, roasted poblanos and other specialties such as peanut chile salsa. Proof Cocktail Bar Address: 1302 1st Street SW Phone Number: 403.246.2414 You’ll be hard done by to not be able to find a cocktail that suites your liking at Proof on First Street Village in

Victoria Park. More than 300 liquors are available for you to choose from, as you’ll see behind the bar with the entire wall covered with bottles, a neat touch for a food and drink establishment that is one of the main stars in the growing cocktail lounge scene here in Calgary. Proof also has an assortment of small tapas-style bites great for sharing ranging from the pickled shrimp cocktail to the fluffy gougeres, the perfectly sized snack to go with any exotic drink on the menu. It’s first-come, first-served here, but with about 60 seats, you should be able to find a spot sooner than later. Cody Battershill is the founder of Calgaryism and a top producing realtor at ReMax House of Real Estate. Born and raised in Calgary, Cody has a passion for helping his clients accomplish their real estate goals and loves to show off the best Calgary has to offer! He can be reached at 403.370.4180, @Calgaryism on Twitter and calgaryism.ca

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Victoria Park Transitioning and in development

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neighbourhoods, Victoria Park has been transitioning over the past five years, is constantly announcing new developments, exciting community events and an influx of fantastic retail and restaurants Lifestyle Victoria Park’s lifestyle is definitely that of busy young professionals who love to dine and drink out on a regular basis. With a thriving scene of great restaurants and bars, the residents of this area love to support local businesses. While these residents love the convenience of stepping out their door to grab a bite to eat, they also love the convenience of artisanal markets and fine liquor and wine shops nearby. Vibe Victoria Park is a lively and adaptable community that is on the rise. With plenty of new condo developments currently being constructed in the area, this neighbourhood will soon have plenty of new neighbours. Definitely a hub for foodies and craft

beer aficionados, Victoria Park has plenty of great spots to grab a bite, pick up some amazing groceries or sample some craft beer or wine. Meet the neighbours The residents of Victoria Park are a mixed crowd, but young professionals are the ones buying up the new condos. Plenty of great spots to eat and drink make this more of an adult area, but playgrounds and even a Montessori Pre-School make it great for families who love inner city living. In the area Victoria Park is centrally located with easy access to several downtown schools. Sheldon Chumir Health Centre is only blocks away, Haultain Park is a great centrally located park with a playground, sports field, benches and picnic tables, as well as a tennis court and community garden. Planes, trains & automobiles Victoria Park is located so close to the downtown core, that is one of the best neighbourhoods to commute from by foot. Residents also love

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using Car2Go and the cycling lanes to enter downtown. Along MacLeod Trail there is convenient city buses as well as close access to Victoria Park LRT station. The good, the bad & the rest Victoria Park is a very busy area, especially with all of the new developments currently under construction. While it does get quite peaceful at night, you can expect it to be somewhat noisy during the daytime hours. Thanks to its central location, Victoria Park is also home to several social wellness centres including the Mustard Seed and Inn From the Cold.

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overburdening other regions,” Morneau says. “This measure will increase homeowner equity, which plays a key role in maintaining a stable and secure housing market and economy over the long term,” he adds. For those in Calgary and Edmonton, the move could have the unintended consequences of imparting additional cooling on already chilly markets. CIBC Deputy Chief Economist Benjamin Tal says the largest impact will be felt in Calgary, due to the large share of high-ratio mortgages. In this city, the new measures are estimated to impact about 10 per cent of new sales, while in Toronto the figure is five per cent; in Vancouver, just 2.5 per cent.

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Advice | CONTEMPLATING CONDOMINIUMS

Hiring a lawyer Buyer and seller can use same one! By Linda Palfi

YOU HAVE ENOUGH EXPENSES

when you’re buying or selling a condominium home, so why not save a few bucks on the legal end? This can be accomplished by the seller and the buyer employing the same lawyer to handle both ends of the transaction. The saving comes from the lack of cost to courier documents and trust cheques back and forth between law offices. The lawyer also enjoys an efficiency and increase in business that many of them share with the clients by trimming their bills a little. Remember that the legal processing of a real estate transaction is not an adversarial undertaking, although negotiating the sale/purchase might have been. In almost all cases, the conveyancing is a co-operative administrative process. In a very rare case where a dispute arises between parties using one lawyer, each would turn to a new lawyer to represent them for a negotiated resolution or for litigation. During all my years as a realtor, I’ve never had clients whose

sale or purchase ended up in such a serious dispute. In fact, good real estate representation can anticipate and avoid issues that otherwise can haunt buyers and sellers. Both parties using the same lawyer can save time, as well as money. Other than waiting for registration at the Land Titles office, a delay in a realty transaction can occur when one law office waits for documents or cheques to arrive from another. But, working within one lawyer’s four walls, a buyer’s “cash to close” cheque, for example, doesn’t need to go anywhere. As soon as it’s securely in the lawyer’s trust account, the lawyer can tell the buyer’s realtor to give the new homeowner the keys. For an average condominium home purchase in Calgary or Edmonton, buyers will spend about $1,500 on legal fees, while sellers might pay $800. Often, of course, people are selling one home, and buying another; in part with the proceeds of the first. They’re looking at $2,300 in total legal

expenses at a time when every dollar counts, so shaving some costs is well worthwhile. Here are just some of the things you get for your legal expense as a condo homebuyer: • Preparation and registration of your mortgage. • Registration of the condo in your name. • In-trust holding of your money and the mortgage money, then transfer to the seller. * Payment to CMHC of your mortgage insurance fee. * Calculation and allocation of all expenses between buyer and seller, such as pro-rated shares of property tax and condo fees. * Obtain a “clear” estoppel certificate from the condo corporation to ensure fees are paid up. * Title search on the property, plus fetching a copy of the condo plan from the Land Titles office (if the lawyer specializes in condominium real estate, although a good realtor will already have done it for you). * Patient advice and information services as you ask questions of your lawyer. Every condominium seller and buyer deserves professional legal services and advice. Once you’re past the push and pull of negotiating your sale or purchase, there’s no reason the two parties to a real estate transaction can’t save a little time and money by both using the same professional lawyer to complete the process.

Linda Palfi is a condominium-specialist realtor with Discover Real Estate. She is the chair of her condo board, and a member of the professional standards committee of the Calgary Real Estate Board. Visit condosincalgary.com or call 403.998.7732

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Inspiration | DESIGN SECRETS

Top 5 trends to help you select finishes for your new home ONE OF THE MOST exciting and stressful times of purchasing a new home from plans is the opportunity to select your own colours and finishes. Many clients hire us to come along with them to the builder’s decor centre for the selection process to make it smooth, fast and current in terms of trends. The word “trend” is a confusing one, as it is often confused with the idea of a fad which is short term and likely to not last more than half a year to a year in length. A trend is an underlying current within the marketplace that is generally adopted by most people within a certain category whether it is fashion, home decor, interior design or a particular architectural style. It is this information that residential designers are highly attuned to and can provide 38 YPNEXTHOME.CA

valuable insight when selecting materials for your new home. Here is a quick guide to trends you may want to consider as you chose materials and finishes for your new house or condo. 1) Solid surface countertops This includes quartz, granite and other materials such as Corian, although it is far less popular than it was a few years ago with the mass variety and colour of quartz products. Solid surface counters are an ongoing trend in kitchens and master bathrooms, particularly, but where possible, adding these to secondary bathrooms and laundry rooms is also popular. Some of the new laminate countertop patterns are pretty nice and can work in less high traffic spaces – and can offer cost savings.

2) High gloss porcelain tile in light colours in bathrooms and kitchens There is no question that we are in a time of “white” as the dominant colour for a variety of home decor objects. Tile is no exception, and has gone from beige and tumbled in look to a polished and marbled finish, complete with a high gloss surface. It is smooth and clean with a modern edge. This has become a staple in master bathrooms and front foyers and given some layouts, even kitchens and mudrooms. Most tiles today are larger and are made from porcelain, which is more durable overall than ceramic. 3) Larger trim work and ceiling details for the main floor Rooms where we see this trend include the family room, dining

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room, foyer, office and living room. Be prepared to look at baseboard that is seven to 10 in. in height from the norm of five just a few years ago. More elaborate ceiling details such as tray, coffered or waffle applications continue to grow in popularity, as well as crown molding in wood or plaster. Included in this category is wainscoting and paneling which both are popular in main floor rooms as finishing treatments. 4) White cabinetry and dark islands Floor-to-ceiling cabinetry is becoming more common with double-stacked cabinets. Different coloured islands continue although wood choices are moving from maple to cherry and even to walnut for a more lux feel. Island colours such

as black, ebony, gray and charcoal have become more popular, as homeowners look for creative but classy alternatives to chocolate brown. 5) Hardwood flooring a top seller in new homes Change is underway in both colour and finish, however. With a nod to softer palettes, lighter hardwoods have begun to gain traction with pale grey-blond floors and even ash-coloured oaks popping up here and there. Wider plank flooring is still more interesting than long thin strip flooring and the glossy finishes of just a few years ago are on the decline. Look for more wire-brushed and hand-scraped finishes as they provide surfaces that are less likely to show

wear and scratches than traditional dark, glossy hardwoods. There are more trends out there in new home construction, but this summary reminds us that the underlying current of dominant design ideas shape what we subconsciously select in the long run. It is important to understand what has staying power and what doesn’t, so you make sound choices when selecting materials and finishes for your new home. It’s hard to think too far ahead, it’s possible that these finishes may surround you and your family for a lifetime. So, do some research before you make final selections to ensure you know what you want and where design trends are heading.

Jane Lockhart is founder and principal designer of Jane Lockhart Interior Design. She was creative director and host of W Network’s top-ranked show, Colour Confidential, and has a Canadian-built furniture collection, Jane by Jane Lockhart, by Statum Designs. Visit online at janelockhart.com

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Planning to buy a condo? Walk a little, to save a lot By Wayne Karl

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IF YOU’RE PLANNING on buying a condo to live in or rent

out, here’s an important lesson: purchase prices and rents will be higher the closer you are to major transit hubs such as LRT stations. Sure, it’s convenient to be located adjacent to transit, but it’ll cost you. How much? We’ll get to that in a minute. But if you’re okay with a little walking between home and the station, you’ll also be in for significant savings. Andrew Scott, senior market analyst, housing markets and indicators, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC), attaches some hard numbers to the concept. Using the Toronto new highrise condo market as an example, the average purchase price per square foot for buildings less than 500 metres walking distance to the subway is $632. For buyers willing to walk a little further, say between 500 and 999 metres, it would cost them $595 per square foot; $557 between 1,000 and 1,999 metres; and $492 beyond 2,000 metres. For renters, distance also pays – or costs, depending on how you look at it. Average rents for a two-bedroom apartment less than 500 metres from the subway are about $1,477. Between 501 and 1,000 metres, the rate drops to $1,280, and to $1,158 from 1,001 to 1,500 metres.

“Being close to the subway matters more for renters than buyers,” Scott told New Condo Guide. “Renters often have lower incomes than owners, and are younger as well. I don’t think it’s a huge leap in logic to presume that these households are more likely to value subway access since they are not able to afford, or do not want to own, a private car.” Proximity to transit as a key driver of real estate is not a new concept; we’ve long known that there’s a price to pay for access and convenience. “Distance is now measured in minutes, not kilometres,” is how the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) sums it up transportation as one of the most dramatic catalysts for real estate growth. Generally, one of the attributes coveted by homebuyers is nearness to a city’s Central Business District (CBD). Access to good highway systems, mass transit and commuter rail is sought to afford easy access to the CBD. The basic theory in real estate is that the more attractive the location, the higher the value of the home. As the demand for homes in that area expands, the result is higher housing values. REIN has found that transportation projects will deliver a 10 to 20 per cent enhancement of real estate values in the regions most affected. If the market goes up everywhere, these areas will increase by about 10 to 20 per cent more. If the values drop, these will drop by 10 to 20 per cent less. The concept is not just a Canadian phenomenon. In studies of the effect of transportation improvements on real estate around the world, value increases occur for properties located within 500 to 800 metres of stations on new transportation lines.

Wayne Karl is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and business. In Fundamentally Speaking, Wayne explores the basics – such as economic fundamentals – you need to examine when buying property. He can be reached at wayne.karl@ypnexthome.ca or follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl

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AS COLD WEATHER SETS in and the days get shorter and

shorter, ensuring our bedrooms feel like sanctuaries becomes so much more important. The bedroom is such an easy place to overlook — and in my experience, it’s often the last place busy parents will invest time and money. To ensure you get the best sleep possible, here are some essential steps to creating the best sleep retreat.

2. Keep it dark Keeping a room dark plays a huge impact on quality of sleep for both adults and children. Before going to bed, put lights on a dimmer (an easy change an electrician can do if you don’t have them currently) to mentally prepare your body for rest. Then ensure you have black out window coverings for the best light fastness. In children’s rooms especially, I love using side channels that a company like Budget Blinds can install to keep light out from the small gaps that typically occur on the sides of roller shades.

1. Get the best mattress you can afford We spend a third of our day sleeping — so your mattress is a product that is absolutely worth investing in. While it might be scary to look at a high ticket price on a premium mattress, remember that a good mattress can last anywhere from five to 10 years or longer. So a $2,500 mattress amortized over this length of time ends up costing around the same price as your daily cup of coffee. And do ensure you try before you buy — don’t

3. Keep it dramatic I love creating cozy bedrooms. In my space I used a deep indigo blue called Krimson Lake by CIL Paints. It is absolutely a myth that dark colours are inappropriate for small spaces — in a small …continued on page 46

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space dark paint can make a room feel cosy, dramatic and inviting. I took the drama one step further by installing applied moulding from Metrie’s Very Square collection. Applied moulding painted out the same colour as the walls is a modern take on a more traditional architectural application.

4. Keep it clean Commit to keeping the bedroom the cleanest room in the house. At the end of a chaotic day, who wants to return to chaos? Commit to using laundry hampers, to putting clean laundry away immediately, and to making the bed daily. Making the bed, if you don’t do so already, is a really simple task that will yield huge wins and build momentum for keeping the rest of the room tidy as well.

5. Make it smell good I use an essential oil diffuser in the bedroom in the morning to get me energized and in the evening to get my body ready for sleep. A few drops of lavender essential oil diffused in the room makes everything smell good and can do wonders to calm the nerves and aid in relaxation. For further help getting the best sleep try an herbal supplement like Pascoflair’s passionflower to de-stress and aid in restlessness. And absolutely remember to not let the bedroom become a dumping ground for mess — you deserve a great night’s sleep and a restful retreat after a long busy day. Commit to giving yourself this gift everyday!

Lisa Canning runs Lisa Canning Interiors specializing in two-hour in-home interior design consultations. She blogs at Lisa Canning: Blueprints for a Beautiful Life. Look for the hashtag #canningreno on her social media streams to see her own home renovation looked like.

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6 months

1 year

2 years

3 years

4 years

5 years

ATB Financial

2.450

4.000

2.940

2.640

2.740

2.940

Alterna Bank

2.550

4.000

2.850

2.590

2.940

2.680

Alterna Savings

2.550

4.000

2.850

2.590

2.940

2.680

Bank of Montreal

2.700

4.000

2.890

2.840

3.390

3.890

4.740

Bank of Nova Scotia

2.700

4.550

3.290

3.090

3.390

3.890

4.490

CIBC Mortgages

2.700

3.140

2.840

2.790

3.390

4.090

4.790

Caisses Desjardins

2.700

4.400

3.140

3.240

3.390

3.890

4.740

Canadian Western Bank

2.900

4.000

3.140

3.040

3.650

4.200

4.740

Canadian Western Trust

2.900

4.000

3.140

3.040

3.650

4.200

4.740

Comtech Credit Union

6.200

2.790

2.890

2.950

2.990

2.690

DUCA Financial Services

2.500

3.090

3.000

2.990

3.090

2.790

Effort Trust

4.450

3.350

3.500

3.700

4.300

4.350

Equitable Bank

3.140

3.040

3.650

4.390

4.640

First Calgary Financial

4.000

2.890

3.390

3.090

2.840

First National Financial

2.200

3.100

2.290

2.190

2.340

2.540

2.640

FirstOntario Credit Un.

2.700

4.240

2.690

2.350

2.390

2.540

2.620

HSBC Bank Canada

2.700

4.450

3.140

3.540

4.240

4.740

Home Trust Company

2.500

3.950

2.690

2.240

2.390

2.590

2.690

ICICI Bank Canada

3.050

3.150

3.650

3.640

3.690

Investors Group Trust

2.700

4.200

3.140

3.090

3.390

3.890

4.740

Laurentian Bank Canada

2.700

4.400

2.890

2.840

3.390

3.890

4.740

League Svgs & Mortgage

4.000

2.990

2.690

2.790

2.890

2.990

Libro Credit Union

3.750

2.850

2.890

London Life

2.700

4.200

3.140

3.090

3.390

3.890

4.740

Manulife Bank

2.400

4.450

3.000

2.940

2.840

2.790

2.690

Manulife Trust

4.450

3.000

2.940

2.840

2.790

2.690

Meridian Credit Union

2.500

4.000

3.090

3.550

2.490

2.540

National Bank

2.700

4.400

3.140

3.040

3.390

3.890

4.740

PACE Savings & Credit Un

5.000

2.890

2.850

3.390

3.890

4.640

Parama Credit Union

2.650

2.800

2.850

2.950

3.050

3.150

Peace Hills Trust

4.500

3.150

3.500

3.750

3.850

3.950

President's Choice Fin'l

2.700

6.190

3.140

2.790

3.340

3.990

4.440

Rapport Credit Union

2.850

6.000

3.090

3.040

3.500

3.040

2.990

Royal Bank of Canada

2.700

3.140

3.040

3.650

4.390

4.640

Servus Credit Union

4.000

2.890

2.840

3.390

3.890

4.640

Steinbach Credit Union

2.450

2.550

2.650

T-D Mortgage

2.700

3.140

2.890

2.840

3.390

3.890

4.640

Tangerine

2.700

3.190

3.240

3.490

3.690

3.790

Windsor Family C.U.

4.450

3.000

3.050

3.100

Your Neighbourhood C.U.

2.990

3.000

3.190

3.300

3.390

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