Calgary New Home Guide - Oct 7, 2016

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Why a home inspection is as important as it gets

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Neighbourhood focused One of the most exciting innovations at YPNextHome over the last few years has been creating Neighbourhood Profiles – comprising a wealth of data and information – from across the country.

In every issue of New Home Guide, we’ll show you at least one of these featured neighbourhoods. And if you look online, you’ll find more than 2,800 neighbourhoods you can search as part of your experience on YPNextHome.ca.

That’s a lot of information.

Our curated neighbourhood content provides a lively snapshot of some of Canada’s more popular neighbourhoods. These profiles have been researched and compiled by a nationwide team of writers and editors, and they include photos and, 5 Sherwood in some cases, exclusive video tours 1228 Sherwood Blvd.

Showhomes: with local celebrities and well-known Developer: Genesis Development Corp Builders: Majestic Homes residents. Demographics, housing types and other information... all Heights 6 Beacon leading to listings in the area.

Showhomes: Sherwood Crescent NW Developer: Check it out and let us know whatIntergulf Cidex Builders: Trico Homes/Intergulf Cidex you think.

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Yes, drywall – that ubiquitous but mostly unseen panel of calcium sulfate dihydrate used to make interior walls and ceilings – is about to add a significant chunk to new home costs.

How? You can thank a party completely unrelated to the home building industry – Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

As our story on page 14 discusses, CBSA in September arbitrarily slapped huge levies on drywall coming into Canada from the U.S. Duties ranging from 105 to 276 per cent were imposed immediately, delivering “detrimental effects” on Canadian businesses and economies.

Just how detrimental? With

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drywall producers announcing price Apex Developments increases as high as 50 perBuilders: cent, Evolution Homes | Majestic H Excel Homes | Centrex Home builders can no longer absorb the tariff; buyers could be looking at home price increases of $10,000 or more – all within the last month.

“We are urging the government to do what it can to alleviate this extraordinary burden on the industry, especially for those already with contracts in place, and on new homebuyers,” Canadian Home Builders’ Association CEO Kevin Lee told New Home Guide.

Drywall may be a small part of what goes into a home, but with numbers this large, it’s the last thing we need.

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old world traditions. modern living.

Set amid the rolling hills of Calgary’s northwest, Nolan Hill recalls British Isles character of days gone by – right down to the castle-ruin entry features. Yet with abundant park space and nearby shopping, schools and recreation, Nolan Hill offers a modern, family-friendly lifestyle that combines the best of both worlds – old and new. Take Sarcee Trail 1 km north from Stoney Trail and follow the signs. NOLANHILLUNITED.COM

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Advice | CALGARYISM

Why is getting a home inspection as important as it gets?

By Cody Battershill

ONE OF THE MOST important things

when buying or selling real estate is to ensure that you get a professional (and thorough) home inspection before making any decisions!

Whether you are buying a resale listing or perhaps a new property directly from a builder, a home inspection will provide you with the confidence to move ahead and commit fully to a purchase while also uncovering any potential issues that may not have been noticed at an initial glance.

And for sellers; if you are selling your property, a home inspection can make you aware of any issues that need to be fixed before listing that could potentially be a legal burden after the sale. Absolutely no one wants this kind of head ache!

A proper inspection consists of an indepth visual examination of the entire home structure including: » mechanical systems » air-conditioning system » electrical system » heating system » interior plumbing systems » roofing and ceilings » walls and visible insulation » doors and windows » home foundation » basement and any other visible structures If you are attending the inspection and the inspector has missed one of these or you are unsure if they have covered it or not, make sure to ask!

After an inspection is completed, the inspector will provide you with an analysis of any findings he or she has – both positive and negative – and point out any major concerns while

also giving suggestions on how to go about fixing any problems (mostly for sellers or builder responsibility).

Learn during the inspection Another benefit of getting a professional home inspection is that usually you (the buyer) have the opportunity to accompany the home inspector and learn a great deal about things such as initial and standard maintenance tasks as well as about the property’s core components and structure.

The more knowledge you have about these types of things can help you maintain your home to the fullest while also boosting resale potential over the years until it’s time to sell.

Once you buy a resale home there is very seldom a warranty and typically no recourse if you have missed a defect or maintenance item. Missing such a thing could end up costing you money, although I have seen exceptions mostly related to improper or no disclosure by the previous seller which then leaves the decision up to the buyer to take legal action.

To spend $400 (give or take) to safeguard your decision and have

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peace of mind that your future home is sound is one of the best investments you can make. Same goes for sellers who want to make sure that buyers are made aware of all defects and issues with the home before selling.

A lengthy and professional home inspection could save you untold thousands of dollars or at a minimum give you the full picture to make an educated decision.

Happy house hunting, and remember – get a professional and thorough home inspection before making any decisions!

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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Property Profile | UNITED COMMUNITIES

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United’s incredibly popular

Nolan Hill moving into final phase Location

Nolan Hill in N.W. Builder

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Single-family homes with front attached garage, townhomes with garage Contact

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NEW-HOME BUYERS who always

wanted to make a home in one of the most popular communities in northwest Calgary’s will need move quickly with the launch of the final phase.

“We’ve just released 125 lots in our final phase of Nolan Hill, which will complete the community well ahead of our anticipated schedule,” says Steve LePan, marketing director for United Communities, developer of Nolan Hill in northwest Calgary. “We initially expected Nolan Hill would be

developed over seven or eight years, but because the response has been so tremendous it’s only been five years since we broke ground.

“Nolan Hill really benefited from the hot market in 2014, leading the way in permits in the northwest, but it continues to be in high demand because it has so much to offer,” he says. “And what’s appealing about in this final phase is buyers can purchase a new home in an established community with all the amenities already in place.

Sonoma at Nolan Hill

“We have the Gates of Nolan Hill, which is a really great retail spot with a Sobeys, State & Main pub, a gas station, liquor store, a barber, pet hospital and hot yoga, as well as eateries – really everything you want within walking distance,” he adds. “We also have playgrounds, parks, pathways, ponds already built and people love the location and its convenient access to major routes and nearby shopping centres, the theme, the architecture and the abundance of greenspace.”

Phase 10 offers the last opportunity for people to buy a front-attached garage home and the just released lots provides a choice between 29-ft.-wide zero lot line and 34-ft.wide standard.

“A number of the lots are on

six cul-de-sacs so buyers have a nice selection of pie-shaped lots available, which are in high demand,” LePan says. “People like cul-de-sacs because there is no through traffic, so they’re quieter and it’s safer for kids to play street hockey or ride their bikes.”

Builders in this final phase include Homes by Avi, Morrison Homes, Shane Homes, Pacesetter by Sterling Homes and Trico Homes, and they all have showhomes on parade in Nolan Hill.

LePan notes the zero lot line single-family homes have been popular in Nolan Hill because they offer an affordable option with homes starting in the $480,000s.

“These homes are popular because they offer great value for young families allowing them to purchase a smaller lot without sacrificing the square footage of their home.”

Along with the single-family offerings in Phase 10, there are a wide range of fabulous townhome projects, including Nolan Park by Cardel Lifestyles, Carnaby Heights

by Jayman Modus, Sonoma at Nolan Hill by Morrison Homes and The Elements of Nolan Hill by Cedarglen Living – all of which present affordably-priced three-storey

townhomes with garages starting in the low $300,000s – and there is a limited number of estate homes being built in Phase 12 by Morrison and Sterling.

Among Nolan Hill’s attractions is its old-world Irish charm and tranquil natural setting of rolling hills and ravines. The Irish theme is highlighted by an eye-catching Irish castle-ruins structure at the main traffic circle entry and carried throughout the architectural styles.

Besides the Gates of Nolan Hill, Nolan Hill residents also have easy access to groceries shops, services and more at the nearby Symons Valley Ranch Farmers’ Market, in adjacent Sage Hill with the new Loblaw’s City Market and Wal-Mart Supercentre, and in Beacon Hill and Creekside centres located just minutes away.

Nolan Hill also provides great access to major routes – Stoney, Sarcee and Shaganappi Trails – and transit service is expected to start in spring 2017.

For more information about Nolan Hill, visit the showhomes, open Monday to Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m., and weekends and holidays noon to 5 p.m. or visit nolanhillunited.com OCT 7 - NOV 4, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 11

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Exorbitant duty on drywall hurts business, homebuyers: CHBA PROVISIONAL DUTIES on gypsum board

(drywall) recently announced by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) represent punitively high additional costs for business and homebuyers, according to the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA).

CBSA invoked the Special Import Measures Act on Sept. 6, making a preliminary determination of alleged dumping of certain gypsum board originating from the U.S. to western and northern Canada. The ensuing duties, effective immediately, will have far reaching detrimental effects on struggling Canadian businesses and economies, CHBA says.

“The scope of the anti-dumping investigation only considers the domestic market for drywall producers, not the impact on the rest

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of the industry and end-users,” says Kevin Lee, chief executive officer, CHBA. “There was not sufficient attention paid to the unintended downstream effects of this decision or the implications for the public interest.

“These extremely high duties ranging from 105.2 to 276.5 per cent, on about half of the drywall sold in western Canada, will severely affect the businesses of drywall contractors, builders and renovators, who will face losses on contracts already in place for the months ahead. At a time when our governments are seeking to avoid further housing

price increases, this duty will send both house prices and affordability further in the wrong direction.”

“Supply shortages and higher costs for drywall are the last thing we need in the already vulnerable Alberta market,” adds Carol Oxtoby, a developer in Calgary. “We should be concerned that smaller companies may be forced into bankruptcy, as existing contracts may force them to fully absorb cost increases. As the Alberta economy seeks to recover, a duty that harms businesses and damages affordability for homebuyers is a major step in the wrong direction.

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CANADIAN HOME BUILDERS' ASSOCIATION – ALBERTA

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HONOURING ALBERTA’S BEST The Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Alberta is pleased to present the 82 finalists and 27 winners of the 2016 CHBA – Alberta Awards of Excellence in Housing. The competition was fierce in all the categories. Results were used to determine the four Builder of the Year Awards that we are excited to share with you.

Entries poured from across the province lead to a competition with over 375 eye-catching projects. Our thanks to the more than 140 industry members who volunteered to judge the entries. In the pages of this special publication you will find examples of excellence in the wide range of products offered by our members: single and multi-family homes at all price points, home renovations, community developments and safety.

Building a home starts with a commitment to safety. CHBA – Alberta is once again proud to recognize the outstanding efforts shown by the four recipients of the Safety Leadership Awards.

A safe work site and innovative programs to promote safety are essential components in demonstrating professionalism.

It takes great imagination and creativity to bring a home, a community or a renovation to life.

Our members have shown they have what it takes to create masterpieces that Albertans can truly call home. The hours of work involved from start to finish takes a dedicated team, all of whom can be very proud of their contribution to these outstanding projects.

Come see the homes our members have to offer by visiting the showhomes and websites of this year’s winners and finalists.

Ryan Scott President CHBA – Alberta

THE CANADIAN HOME BUILDERS' ASSOCIATION – ALBERTA REPRESENTS OVER 1,500 BUSINESS MEMBERS INCLUDING NEW HOME BUILDERS, RENOVATORS, DEVELOPERS, TRADE AND SUPPLY COMPANIES, AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.

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SINGLE FAMILY $280,000 - $310,000 SPONSORED BY KITCHEN & BATH CLASSICS

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SINGLE FAMILY $310,000 - $340,000 SPONSORED BY HUNTWOOD CUSTOM CABINETS

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SINGLE FAMILY $340,000 - $380,000 SPONSORED BY ICON FLOORING

mattamy Homes edmonton | WalnUt

finalists:

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SINGLE FAMILY $380,000 - $425,000 SPONSORED BY APRILAIRE

blaCkstone Homes edmonton | neW Castle i

finalists:

morrison Homes | edmonton | everett reidbUilt Homes | Calgary | brUno residenCe

SINGLE FAMILY $425,000 - $475,000 SPONSORED BY CALGARY HERALD & EDMONTON JOURNAL

signatUre Homes letHbridge | PresCott

finalists: Colbray Homes | Central alberta | morningside aCreage doUglas Homes | Calgary | Playa del Carmen 7 | PaCesetter Homes | edmonton | adelyn

SINGLE FAMILY $475,000 - $525,000 SPONSORED BY MASCO CANADA

albi Homes Calgary | modena

finalists:

blaCkstone Homes | edmonton | Cambridge WHite eagle Homes | edmonton | emilia

SINGLE FAMILY $525,000 - $600,000 SPONSORED BY AVIVA CANADA/NATIONAL HOME WARRANTY GROUP

WestvieW bUilders Calgary | lanCaster

finalists:

blaCkstone Homes | edmonton | london b Crystal Creek Homes | Calgary | kingsley ii

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MEDIUM VOLUME BUILDER OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY TIMBERSTONE DISTRIBUTION SUPPORTING SPONSOR PROFORM CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS

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finalists:

kimberley Homes | edmonton WHite eagle Homes | edmonton

RALPH SCURFIELD BUILDER OF THE YEAR SPONSORED BY RBC ROYAL BANK

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The Ralph Scurfield Builder of the Year Award is named for the late industry pioneer who founded Nu-West Homes and was one of Calgary and Alberta’s leading citizens and entrepreneurs.

The award is sponsored by RBC Royal Bank and presented to a large volume builder. finalists:

brookfield residential | alberta morrison Homes | alberta

ESTATE HOME $600,000 - $800,000 SPONSORED BY ALLSTAR TRENCHING & EXCAVATING

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finalists:

Crystal Creek Homes | Calgary | berksHire viCky's Homes | edmonton | valenzia

ESTATE HOME $800,000 - $1,000,000 SPONSORED BY LENBETH WEEPING TILE

viCky's Homes edmonton | vittorio

finalists:

aUgUsta fine Homes | edmonton | manHattan bayWest Homes | Calgary | Cantata

ESTATE HOME $1,000,000 - $1,500,000 SPONSORED BY YP NEXTHOME

blok Home develoPment & design Calgary | Prism

finalists: morrison Homes | Calgary | monaCo triCkle Creek designer Homes | Calgary | madeira

ESTATE HOME OVER $1,500,000 SPONSORED BY WEISER PFISTER

Habitat stUdio edmonton | WilloW vieW

finalists:

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MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT $350,000 - $500,000 SPONSORED BY HOMEFLASH

CHristenson groUP of C omPanies edmonton | refleCtions sterling 1 finalists:

tHe statesman groUP of ComPanies | Calgary | CHardonnay 2 QUalex-landmark | Calgary | mark on 10tH - Unit 304

MULTI-FAMILY DUPLEX UNDER $350,000 SPONSORED BY GRANT THORNTON

nUvista Homes Calgary | sage

finalists:

Homes by avi | edmonton | markHam roHit CommUnities | edmonton | Carlton

MULTI-FAMILY DUPLEX $350,000 - $500,000 SPONSORED BY KAYCAN

nUvista Homes Calgary | glenCove

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season’s project. Many landscape companies are limited in the number of jobs they can do in a season. Having a plan and beginning the process early, can allow for your project to be started in your desired time frame.

A consultation with a reputable landscaper is the best place to start when planning your outdoor project. Here, you can essentially interview your landscape contractor and become familiar with their ideas, company procedures and overall vibe. Hiring the right professional landscaper

is the most important step of your project. It is beneficial to do your research. Ask to see their portfolio, view their website, and look into some of the products yourself. Most importantly, ask lots of questions. Landscape construction can be done very differently. Hire a company which uses quality equipment, utilizes the best products available and installs everything professionally. It is important to hire someone who has extensive experience in the industry, and is a full service landscape company. Once a professional is selected a conceptual landscape design can be established. This will allow the homeowner to help visualize their yard before construction begins.

It is important to understand that quality landscaping requires substantial investments of time and money.

Thus, having a budget and planning around that budget will be crucial. One should also consider what kind of space is desired. Must it be safe for children? How much entertaining do you do? Are you a gardening green thumb? Or would you prefer no maintenance at all?

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Advice | MORTGAGE MOGUL

Budgeting for today and tomorrow FOR MOST PEOPLE, purchasing a home is a very exciting time, but it can also often bring on stress and anxiety. As a mortgage professional, it would be easy for me to just simply qualify my clients for the purchase of their home and arrange their mortgage financing. While we use terminology such as “total and gross debt service ratios” when it comes to qualifying, it goes far beyond what the computer or even an underwriter says you are approved for. I like to take into account, what I like to refer to as the reality test. The last thing I want is to be contacted by a client regretting their home purchase, because they are struggling to make the mortgage payments.

What I recommend clients do prior to purchasing a home is preparing a detailed budget. The reason is, even though I am mandated to use two affordability ratio calculations to determine whether a client qualifies for mortgage financing, there are so many variables that these ratios don’t take into account. This may include such things as vehicle, life and home insurance costs, cell phone and internet bills, clothing and restaurant expenditures just to name a few.

Once you receive the keys to your new home and have made a few mortgage payments, there are other costs you need to budget for. Whether it’s the purchase of a new vehicle, or the cost of fuel and repairs to maintain an existing one, an increase in condo fees and property taxes, or the purchase of new furniture for your home, these are just some of the financial obligations you might be dealing with sometime down the road.

In today’s interest rate market, we are enjoying some of the lowest mortgage rates we have ever seen.

But as the old saying goes, “all good things must come to an end.” This too will be the case with interest rates, as they will eventually increase, but when and to what extent, we

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don’t know. So for clients who are borrowing money at today’s historically low rates, be mindful that if rates go up significantly, they might experience what is referred to as “payment shock.”

One thing to consider when purchasing a home is to not necessarily purchase based on the maximum amount you qualify for.

By doing this, you are giving yourself a buffer to allow for any unforeseen expenses or increase to your mortgage payment down the road.

At the end of the day, it is exciting

to purchase a home, and start generating your own equity instead of contributing to someone else’s by renting a place to live. It’s all about finding balance. The key is to make sure that you are not “house poor” from the get go, and give yourself the flexibility to be able to manage unforeseen expenses or increases to regular monthly costs.

As always, I welcome any questions or comments you may have regarding the information contained in my articles. Until next month…

Jason Eldridge, P.F.P, B. Admin Mortgage Specialist, Axiom Mortgage Solutions (formerly Unisource Mortgage) Cell 403.630.1718, Fax 866.708.5807 Email jason@axiommortgage.ca Web/ apply online jason.axiommortgage.ca OCT 7 - NOV 4, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 37

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Property Profile | SHANE HOMES

Shane Homes presents THE DOORS HAVE JUST OPENED but already the newest model by Shane Homes has become an instant hit with buyers.

The 2,024-sq.-ft. Halston is one of two front attached garage showhomes that Shane Homes opened in early September in the new community of Cornerstone in northeast Calgary and “we’re getting a terrific response from buyers; we’ve been exceptionally busy,” says Area Manager Glenn Jorgensen.

“There seems to be a pent up demand for front attached garage homes in this northeast quadrant,” Jorgensen says. “People are absolutely thrilled with the location’s 50 YPNEXTHOME.CA

quick access to Metis Trail, Stoney Trail and the future access to Country Hills Boulevard and its close proximity to CrossIron Mills mall.

“The Halston is a new model by Shane Homes and people love its wide open floorplan, the central family room on the second floor, the large bedrooms and the centralized stairwells that allow for the pantry to be tucked away behind it on the first floor and the main bathroom to be positioned out of the way on the second.

“They also love that we have the ability to absolutely customize our homes to any size of family’s requirements; that’s important

here because people love to add different features to suit their needs,” Jorgensen says. “We’re also using different elevations in Cornerstone with our new Prairie Modern design; it’s a new architectural look, which people really like.”

Stepping into the Halston, you’re greeted by a wide open entry that provides plenty of room for a bench and features a rustic wide plank hardwood floor that rolls throughout the entire main floor.

Down from the entry is a convenient half-bath and across from it is a handy niche between the two stairwells for a table where you can deposit keys, mail and cell phones.

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the new Halston showhome in Cornerstone

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134 & 138 Cornerstone Circle N.E. Contact

Glenn Jorgensen 403.536.2322 above a flat cooktop. An additional counter by the fridge with glass cabinets and built-in space for wine and glasses faces into the great room creating a handy bar space that is ideal for entertaining. A glass door in the kitchen opens to a huge walkthrough pantry with plenty of shelves and access to the mud room off the garage entry with a closet, hooks and built-in bench.

Adjacent to the kitchen is a large bumped out nook surrounded in windows to create a bright eating space and a glass door to the rear deck expands your entertaining space to the outdoors.

Going upstairs, you’ll love the huge central bonus room that provides substantial room to relax with the family and separates the two generous-sized secondary bedrooms from the owners’ suite for added privacy. Adjacent to the bonus room to the right is a laundry room, while to the left is space for an IT centre.

The owners’ suite provides ideal space for king-sized furniture and features a luxurious ensuite with soaker tub, large vanity, separate make-up table, an over-sized walk-in shower and a spacious walk-in closet.

Venturing further into the home, you’ll love the spaciousness of the living room that is highlighted by a wall-centred fireplace with waving tiles and dark mantle for an eyecatching look.

Across from the living room,

Shane Homes’ super kitchen design is drawing rave reviews with its expansive island featuring bar seating, granite countertops, cabinets that rise to the ceiling, octagon tile backsplash, built-in appliances and a dramatic stainless steel hood nestled

For more information, visit Shane Homes’ Halston and Manhattan showhomes at 134 and 138 Cornerstone Circle N.E., open Monday to Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m., and weekends and holidays, noon to 5 p.m., call Glenn at 403.536.2322 or visit shanehomes.com. To get there, take Metis Trail to 128 Avenue N.E. and follow the signs.

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Auburn Bay Gardens Developer: Carma Builders: Heartland Homes | Cardel Homes | Cedarglen Homes | Baywest Homes | Jayman MasterBUILT | Albi Homes | Morrison Homes

Discover a Community That Grows With You 2 Copperfield

Developer: Hopewell Residential Communities Builders: Broadview Homes | Coco Homes Sabal Homes | Stepper Custom Homes

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Cranston Estates With a Jayman BUILT home in Legacy, Calgary’s Community of the Year Showhomes: Corner of Cranston Ave.& Cranarch Rd. MORE VOIR

Townhomes & NEW Front Attached4Garage Homes Now Available WALDEN Showhomes: Walden Rise SE Developer: Genstar Builders: Shane Homes | Cardel Homes | Innovations

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Visit our showhomes or see more at Jayman.com/Legacy SALES CENTRE: 27 & 31 LEGACY LINK S.E, CALGARY • (403) 455-9511 SHOWHOME HOURS: MON-THURS 2-8PM, SAT & SUN 12-5PM, FRI CLOSED

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Ask An Expert

Q&A

By Heather Ryan

Proper care for your flooring Q: We’re buying a new home so could you provide me with some advice on the proper care and cleaning of different types of flooring?

A: “Homes today can have three or even four different types of flooring so it’s important to know how to maintain each one as it will contribute to a longer life for the product,” says Mike Houssin, general manager of All Floors Design Centre, which is a long-term supplier of flooring to Shane Homes. “I also recommend that people choose the right flooring types to suit their lifestyle. For example, if you have dogs and children you may want to choose laminate over hardwood.”

When it comes to hardwood and laminate floors the maintenance is similar – regularly vacuum with a soft brush attachment or use a microfibre dry dust mop, and use a slightly damp mop to spot clean.

You can also occasionally use an approved cleaner such as the Bona line of products.

“It’s important to not introduce too much moisture to these floors and you don’t want to use any detergent-based cleaners as they can damage the surface,” Houssin says.

For tile floors, you can clean them similar to hardwood and laminate floors, however, you can also mop them with mild soap or a specified tile floor cleaner.

“With tile floors you want to use a cleaner that does not contain acids or ammonia as they can damage or discolour the grout.”

With carpets, Houssin suggests vacuuming two to three times a ASK AN particularly EXPERT: byin HEATHER RYAN week, high traffic areas to keep it looking like new.

“Clean any spots or spills immediately with approved products such as ShawR2X cleaner. Also, in order to comply with most manufacturer warranty guidelines, I would recommend having the carpet professionally steam cleaned every 12 to 18 months,” he says.

“And you can find more information on carpet cleaning at www. carpet-rug.org.”

Houssin also provides some general advice: put down mats inside the exterior doors to avoid tracking dirt onto the rest of the floors; clean any spills promptly; use protector pads under furniture legs especially with hardwood and laminate floors to prevent scratches; and change the air furnace filter regularly to reduce air borne dust particles.

If you have a home related question, please contact Shane Homes at info@shanehomes.com.

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Character homes from $339,900 Welcome to Vista Crossing, where life is simplified in a most sophisticated way. Just a 35 minute drive to Calgary, this is a place where you can unplug and reconnect with what really matters. Beneath the stars, on the main street where the coffee shop owner knows how you take yours. Your exceptional home awaits in this masterfully planned community.

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Stepper Homes Legacy Scholarship announced at SAIT

Stepper Homes pledges ongoing support for the SAIT School of Construction WITH 60 YEARS UNDER its tool belt,

Stepper Homes Ltd., is proud to announce a new scholarship, in partnership with SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology). The new program will be administered by SAIT, and will honour those exceptional students entering into the SAIT School of Construction. The scholarship will be launching in spring 2017.

There will eventually be five scholarships available each school year available to high school students entering a SAIT School of Construction program. Those eligible will need to have achieved good grades in their final high school year.

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and financial need. Preference will be given to those students who have already participated in skilled trades courses in high school.

“We know that skilled tradespeople will continue the success of the homebuilding industry in Alberta,” says Dave Hooge, president and general manager, Stepper Homes. “As Calgary’s oldest family owned and operated home builder, with 60 years in Calgary, we know first-hand how important skilled trades are. We want to encourage students to explore the skilled construction trades, as well as have access to the resources they need to succeed.”

Stepper Homes is currently celebrating its 60-year anniversary

in the Calgary home building industry. An ongoing 60th Anniversary pricing special is an example of Stepper’s dedication to be the “Builder of Choice” in Calgary. This and other innovations, such as evolving product types, redesigned sales centres, Home Album Design process, have kept Stepper a competitive member of the Calgary and area home building industry. Stepper Homes is happy to celebrate the Stepper family, employees, trade partners and developers who have contributed to Steppers ongoing success.

For more information, visit stepperhomes.com

Homes by Dream launches in two Dream communities

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nown for developing highly-regarded communities in Calgary and area for more than two decades, Dream will, for the first time in the Calgary market, expand its traditional role with the launch of its Homes by Dream brand in the company’s Vista Crossing development in Crossfield and its award-winning EvansRidge community in northwest Calgary.

The addition of its homebuilding arm will enable Dream to fully achieve its ambitious vision for its communities, preserving a high standard of quality throughout – right from turning the first soil on site through to homeowners walking through their front doors.

While a fresh face on the Calgary building scene, Homes by Dream has actually been building homes in Western Canada for more than 40 years, and Dream has assembled an experienced team of professionals locally to take the homes from design through to construction, says Michael Tandara, director of marketing.

“We’re really excited to finally offer Homes by Dream in Calgary because these two communities offer a unique opportunity to take advantage of the synergy between the land and home divisions,” he says. “It’s a perfect pairing and will set a gold standard.”

Residences built by Homes by Dream will “serve as a halo product within our communities, essentially carrying the torch for the neighbourhood vision, and be designed with thoughtful consideration, paying attention to the quality of the architecture, quality of the interior design and quality of function.”

In Vista Crossing, Homes by Dream is crafting Sears-Roebuck-inspired character (lane) homes – which is an affordable product geared especially for first-time buyers, “but at the same time these homes will present beautiful designs with sophisticated, tasteful and detailed interiors that are simply going to be unmatched at that price point,” Tandara says.

The character homes will offer two styles bungalows from 1,000 sq. ft. and two-storeys from 1,250-1,500 sq. ft., and Homes by Dream launched four showhomes as part of Vista Crossing’s grand opening on Sept. 10th.

A key feature of these character homes are the large front verandas, which span across the front of the homes and create a warm welcome and focal point. “We’re used to homes where we drive into the garage and go into the house and you never see your neighbours… but these are designed to create an inviting, social feel, where you can come home, sit on your front porch and enjoy a glass a wine while watching the kids play or socialize with the neighbours.

“We want to bring that ‘get to know your neighbours feel’ to the community and it fits perfectly with the small town charm of Crossfield,” Tandara notes.

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Starting at an impressive $339,900 with GST included, the homes are affordable, but Tandara adds, that “just because they’re affordable doesn’t mean they’re basic, buyers can and should expect both quality and style. We’ve partnered with interior designer Amanda Hamilton, who brought her well-regarded design prowess to the interior of these homes.

“We’re also making these homes even more attractive by including front and rear yard landscaping and fencing, so you don’t have to find extra money for these big ticket items.”

Homes by Dream is also including landscaping and fencing with its Arrival collection in EvansRidge in northwest Calgary. Arrival is an exclusive offering of just 19 front attached garage homes – six move up priced from $569,900 and 13 estate priced from $739,900, that will include special features such as

third-floor lofts, fourth bedrooms and triple car tandem garages.

“We’ve saved the best for last with the Arrival as it represents the completion of EvansRidge, which has been an enormously successful community for us,” Tandara says.

“What’s exciting about these homes is they’ll all be built at the same time.”

This limited collection will present a mix of architectural style – Modern, Mountain Craftsman, Prairie, and French Country – “and they’ll all be unique so when people pull up to their homes they’ll really get the sense of owning something truly special, despite it being a product very much within reach.

“We’ll have three ‘showcase’ homes open for demonstration that people can tour through and see just how special this final piece of EvansRidge will be,” Tandara says.

The Arrival collection is expected to be available early October and possessions for all the homes will be immediate.

For more information on Homes by Dream, visit www.homesbydream.ca.

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DEVELOPER: Melcor BUILDERS: Homes by Avi, Albi Homes

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DEVELOPER: Pollyco Developments BUILDERS: Stepper Custom Homes, Canterra custom homes, Sterling Homes, Lifestyle Homes, Douglas Homes, Westridge Fine Homes, Broadview Homes, ReidBuilt Homes, Sunstar Homes, Jager Homes

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DEVELOPER: Mattamy Homes BUILDER: Mattamy Homes Sales centre 400 Westpark Dr.

LANGDON BOULDER CREEK ESTATES

DEVELOPER: Harmony Park BUILDERS: Stepper Custom Homes, Broadview Homes

HANSON PARK

DEVELOPER: Hanson Park Developments BUILDERS: Canaco Homes Ltd, Ovation Homes Ltd, Douglas Homes

STRATHMORE THE RANCH IN STRATHMORE DEVELOPER: United BUILDERS: Jager Homes and WestView Builders

WILDFLOWER RANCH IN STRATHMORE

DEVELOPER: Cancorp Property Group Inc. BUILDERS: Carpenter Homes, Paradyme Homes, Aquilla Homes and Canterra Custom Homes

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DEVELOPER: Pollyco BUILDERS: ReidBuilt Homes, Ovation Homes, WestView Builders, Aquilla Homes www.edgefieldstrathmore.com

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DEVELOPER: WestView Builders BUILDER: WestView Builders

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BUILDERS: WestView Builders

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DEVELOPER: Dream Development BUILDER: Lifestyle Homes, Red Door Homes

PRIDDIS HAWKS LANDING

DEVELOPER: Hopewell Residential Communities BUILDERS: Prominent Homes, Baywood Estate Homes, Trickle Creek Custom Homes, Wolf Custom Homes, Thompson Luxury Homes, Bradmar Homes, Baywest Homes www.hawkslanding.ca

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HERITAGE POINTE ARTESIA AT HERITAGE POINTE

DEVELOPER: Heritage Pointe Properties Inc. BUILDERS: Astoria Custom Homes, Albi Homes, Calbridge Homes www.liveatartesia.com

Buyers’ Resources | MORTGAGE RATES

Compare mortgage rates for your best deal CHARTERED BANKS

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ATB Financial

2.3000

4.0000

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2.4400

2.4900

2.4900

Alterna Bank

2.4500

4.0000

2.7900

2.3400

2.4000

2.6900

2.4800

Alterna Savings

2.4500

4.0000

2.7900

2.3400

2.4000

2.6900

2.4800

Bank of Montreal

2.7000

4.2000

3.0900

3.1900

3.5900

4.0900

4.8400

Bank of Nova Scotia

2.7000

4.5500

3.2900

3.0900

3.3900

3.8900

4.4900

CIBC Mortgages

2.7000

3.1400

2.8400

2.7900

3.3900

4.0900

4.7900

Caisses Desjardins

2.7000

4.4000

3.1400

3.2400

3.3900

3.8900

4.7400

Canadian Western Bank

2.9000

4.0000

3.1400

3.0400

3.6500

4.2000

4.7400

Canadian Western Trust

2.9000

4.0000

3.1400

3.0400

3.6500

4.2000

4.7400

Comtech Credit Union

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6.2000

2.8400

2.8900

2.9500

2.9900

2.8900

DUCA Financial Services

2.5000

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2.8900

2.7900

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2.9900

2.4400

Effort Trust

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4.4500

3.3500

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4.3500

Equitable Bank

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3.6500

4.3900

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First Calgary Financial

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4.0000

2.8900

2.8900

2.4400

2.7900

2.5400

First National Financial

2.3500

3.1000

2.2900

2.2400

2.3900

2.4900

2.4900

FirstOntario Credit Un.

2.5000

4.2400

2.6900

2.2400

2.3400

2.4400

2.4900

HSBC Bank Canada

2.8000

4.4500

3.1400

3.1400

3.3900

4.0900

4.6400

Home Trust Company-Agent

2.5000

3.9500

2.6900

2.1400

2.3400

2.5900

2.4900

ICICI Bank Canada

3.0500

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2.8400

2.8400

2.8400

2.8900

2.8900

Investors Group Trust

2.7000

4.2000

3.1400

3.0900

3.3900

3.8900

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Laurentian Bank Canada

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4.4000

2.8900

2.8400

3.3900

3.8900

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League Svgs & Mortgage

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2.9900

2.5900

2.7900

2.6900

2.6900

Libro Credit Union

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2.6000

2.6500

2.6900

2.6900

2.6900

London Life

2.7000

4.2000

3.1400

3.0900

3.3900

3.8900

4.7400

Luminus Financial

3.2500

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3.2000

3.6500

4.0000

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Manulife Bank

2.6000

4.4500

3.0000

2.9400

2.8400

2.7900

2.8900

Manulife Trust

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4.4500

3.0000

2.9400

2.8400

2.7900

2.8900

Meridian Credit Union

2.4000

4.0000

2.8400

2.7900

2.6400

3.8900

2.4900

National Bank

2.7000

4.4000

3.1400

3.0400

3.3900

3.8900

4.7400

PACE Savings & Credit Un

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5.0000

2.9900

2.6900

3.4900

3.9900

4.5400

Parama Credit Union

2.6500

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2.8000

2.8500

2.9500

3.0500

3.1500

Peace Hills Trust

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4.5000

3.1500

3.5000

3.7500

3.8500

3.9500

President's Choice Fin'l

2.7000

6.1900

3.1400

2.7900

3.3400

3.9900

4.4400

Rapport Credit Union

2.8500

6.0000

3.0900

3.0400

3.5000

3.0400

2.9900

Royal Bank of Canada

2.7000

3.1400

3.1400

3.0400

3.6500

4.3900

4.6400

Steinbach Credit Union

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2.3900

2.3900

2.3900

2.4900

2.4900

T-D Mortgage

2.7000

3.1400

2.9900

2.8400

3.3900

3.8900

4.5400

Tangerine

2.7000

-

3.1900

3.2400

3.4900

3.6900

3.7900

WFCU Credit Union

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4.4500

3.0000

3.0400

3.6500

4.3900

4.6400

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2.7990

2.8900

3.0900

3.1500

2.9400

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Neighbourhood Profile

McKenzie Towne Picturesque ‘new urbanist’ community

Fast facts Average household income

$118,428

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MCKENZIE TOWNE is a picturesque

neighbourhood in the deep southeast of Calgary. It was one of the first newer developments to introduce the concept of a “new urbanist” community. A hub for young professionals and families, McKenzie Towne is a great community not only because of its affordable prices but also thanks to its variety of homes available.

Lifestyle McKenzie Towne has a great visual presence with the picturesque High Street and wide open park spaces.

The neighbourhoods have beautiful variations – one of the most popular spots is rows and rows of Brownstone townhouses complete with a scenic gazebo in the park in the middle.

A beautiful neighbourhood that functions as its own tiny small town.

Vibe Just brimming with youth, McKenzie Towne has been known as a great place to raise a family since its inception in 2000. Plenty of wide open spaces and playgrounds, this is the perfect neighbourhood for anyone who has craved more space and their own backyard. An active community, it is not unusual to see residents jogging, cycling and walking dogs at all hours of the day.

In the area Mckenzie Town presents average suburban living expenses and features the typical array of chain stores such as Starbucks, pubs that are affordable, easy to access and very friendly. You can expect to pay average prices for drop-in at gyms and yoga studios which give an added benefit to living in this community.

Planes, trains & automobiles Accessed via Deerfoot Trail, commuting from downtown will leave you with a quite a drive to and from work. There are also rapid transit commuter buses leaving downtown during rush hour, affording McKenzie Towne residents a swift route home.

The neighbourhood also has quick access to Calgary’s bike trail system to ride to Fish Creek Park and beyond.

The good, the bad & the rest An almost entirely self-sufficient neighbourhood, this main street shopping area contains multiple dental and medical offices, banks, grocery stores among many other amenities that help to keep residents satisfied. It is only a quick 11-minute drive to the new hospital in Auburn Bay. Plenty of schools in this area, too.

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