Edmonton New Home Guide - Jan 13, 2017

JAN 13 - FEB 10, 2017 VOLUME 29, ISSUE 1, FREE

EDMONTON EDITION

CELEBRATE LIFE’S SIMPLE PLEASURES in The Collections at Creekwood, Southwest Edmonton’s best new community.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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Secondary suites the new normal

property profiles

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The Collections at Creekwood

Discover this beautiful new neighbourhood in South Edmonton neighbourhood profile

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Modern amenities and access to nature

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52 What’s Online buyers’ resources

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44 Fundamentally Speaking Stress-testing mortgages creates another new risk

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CELEBRATE LIFE’S SIMPLE PLEASURES in The Collections at Creekwood, Southwest Edmonton’s best new community.

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF TODAY’S NEW HOMES

SUITE LOVE: SECONDARY UNITS THE NEW NORMAL

WINDERMERE – MODERN AMENITIES, ACCESS TO NATURE

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Editor’s Note

Edmontonians, this might be your year FINALLY, WE CAN SEE A LIGHT at the end of the tunnel.

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The prolonged slump in oil and gas has challenged the province’s economy and housing sector over the last couple of years, but things are finally looking up.

“A member survey showed home starts are expected to rise a modest 5.7 per cent in 2107,” Donna Moore, CEO of CHBA – Alberta, recently told New Home Guide. “That optimism likely reflects gains of almost 50 per cent in oil prices last year that are raising consumer comfort levels after a couple of tough years for the economy.”

By mid-2017, more manageable inventory levels and improving economic conditions should support a modest gain in single-detached starts, echoes Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.

Need another reason to consider buying a new home in Alberta this year? How about the new carbon taxes? “(These) will no doubt have Albertans looking more closely at their utility bills and considering how to reduce costs,” says Moore. “Investing in an energy efficient home that saves you money and offers greater comfort will make more sense in 2017 than ever before.”

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2017 Interior Design Trends…

By C. Marie Hebson I’ve found these to be the most consistent in what is hot for 2017 interior design trends. As with any good design, knowing when to use these items and when to not is the key to any successful interior design, my rule of thumb is if you are not 100% in love with an item — don’t buy it! Happy New Year everyone!

1. WALLPAPER (AS ART) Expect bold new designs mixed with technology, think of your wallpaper as art and not just a pattern. It truly is the new way to add real wow factor.

2. SHADES OF GREEN-ERY Pantone has named ‘Greenery’ as its color of the year. The color is representative of fresh beginnings and works well with raw organic texture. Green has and always will be a favourite go to for me in interior design.

3. UNDERSTATED LUXURY Understated palettes is gaining momentum for 2017, there is a new appreciation of luxury that is quiet, sophisticated and personal.

4. ECLECTIC STYLE AND MIXED PATTERNS Design does not just have to be one dimensional and themed by a specific genre of influence. This trend was spotted at New York Fashion Week in the fall of 2016 mixed patterns and is taking off in home decor.

5. RAFIA, RATTAN AND PARCHMENT A more relaxed look is on the way, pay close attention to Scandanavian design companies to see more of this trend.

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6. OPEN, COMMUNAL LAYOUTS Open, communal living spaces where friends and families gather to eat, converse, write, work, entertain, and even sleep, will continue to gain popularity as a way to get comfortable in a world of rapidly accelerating changes.

7. STRONGER MIX OF TRADITIONAL AND MODERN An appreciation for antiques is definitely on the rise with the younger generation.

Incorporating antique and vintage pieces into modern designs, creating beautiful, layered settings is on the rise for 2017, which also fits with #4’s eclectic styling.

8. ACRYLIC AND LUCITE Acrylic and lucite bring a sense of order and weightlessness, a nice mix from typical glass – high quality Lucite makes a unique statement in any room.

9. TEXTURE, TEXTURE, TEXTURE Engaging texture into a colourful design or in a neutral palette, texture is absolutely essential in making it truly memorable.

10. ARTISANAL (INSTEAD OF DIY) For years now the world has been obsessed with DIY, designers however are looking towards items that are more artisan than the quick and easy DIY.

Shown here are a compilation of images and items found online to compose Marie’s article. Should you want information on any of these products, don’t hesitate to contact our design studio.

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Advice | CHBA ALBERTA

Chill out about energy efficiency

By Donna Moore

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JANUARY IS BOTH THE COLDEST

average month in Edmonton’s weather history and also when the city recorded its lowest lows. That includes a face-freezing minus 61 with the wind chill on Jan. 26, 1972.

Hopefully, this January won’t be another record setter, but with only eight hours of sunlight every day, we can be sure there will be plenty of cold days.

When the temperature plunges, it’s only natural to look around for ways to help make it through Edmonton’s tough winters. That’s when the comfort and energy efficiency of our home comes into clearer focus.

Homes built before 1985 use 47 per cent more energy than the more efficient new homes today. Just since 2009, the efficiency of Canadian homes improved 10 to 20 per cent.

While an existing home can be upgraded to reduce heat loss, major retrofits are expensive and cause disruption for members of the household during renovations.

On the other hand, all new homes built today feature a more energy efficient building envelope, windows, lighting, heating and ventilation and air-conditioning. The result is lower utility costs and a more comfortable home.

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• Get what you want. Edmonton area builders offer a stunning range of new homes, from efficient and economical starter homes to jaw-dropping estate homes featuring every bell and whistle.

• Choose your builder. CHBA builders bring pride, skill, experience and integrity to their projects. They know that satisfied customers are the foundation of their reputation.

• Know what you own. Unlike a resale home, a new property has no hidden past. With a new home, you know how the house was built and what went into it – both what you can see and what is behind the walls.

• Benefit from quality construction. Professional new home builders combine the latest construction techniques with timeless craftsmanship to create homes that are comfortable, attractive and great to live in.

• Make maintenance a breeze. With modern construction, intelligent design and better building products, it is easier than ever to keep your home in great shape inside and out.

• Stabilize financial planning. With a new home you can plan for the future with confidence. Everything is brand new and covered by warranty so there will be no major repair bills and no replacement costs for years to come.

There really is a lot to love about owning a new home. Talk to a CHBA Edmonton Region member about what you’re looking for and they can match your needs with the right home at a great price.

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Alberta represents more than 1,600 business members including new home builders, renovators, developers, trade and supply companies, and professional services.

Established in 1954, The Canadian Home Builders’ Association - Edmonton Region (CHBA-ER) is a not-for-profit organization representing 525 member companies, including new home builders, renovators, land developers, trades, manufacturers, suppliers, financial institutions and a host of allied professionals.

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DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Sterling Homes, Coventry Homes, Connect Homes LOCATION: Ellerslie Road & 170th Street

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DEVELOPER: MLC Group BUILDERS: Averton Homes, Marcson Homes, Parkwood Master Builder, Landmark Communities, Lincolnberg Master Builder, Pacesetter Homes LOCATION: Ellerslie Rd, west of 127th St SW

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DEVELOPER: Windermere Ambleside II Ltd. BUILDERS: Averton Homes, Triumph Homes, OPEN LOCATION: Terwillegar Drive and Anthony Henday Drive

2 LANGDALE IN WINDERMERE

DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Pacesetter Homes, Sterling Homes, Marcson Homes, Augusta Homes LOCATION: Ellerslie Road & Wright Drive S.W.

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Developer: UnitedCommunities Builders: RSL - Homesby Avi, Pacesetter, Parkwood Homes, Landmark Homes. RPL - Pacesetter, Landmark Legacy Homes, Duplex Homes, Duplex Homes (rear attached garages) - Homes by Avi LOCATION: 156 Street & Ellerslie Road

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DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Communities BUILDERS: Averton Homes, Mac & Mitch Homes, Open LOCATION: Windermere Blvd. West of 170 St.

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DEVELOPER: MLC / Cameron Communities BUILDERS: Cameron Homes, Hillview Master Builder, Kimberley Homes, Landmark Homes, Parkwood Master Builder, Aacropolis Homes, Ace Lange Homes, Carriage Signature Homes, Perry Signature Homes LOCATION: West of 180th Street and South of Ellerslie Road (9th Ave)

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DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Communities.

BUILDERS:Las Palmas Estate, Marco Antonio Homes, Open LOCATION: Windermere Blvd., West of 170 St.

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DEVELOPER: Melcor Developments Ltd BUILDERS: AceLang Construction, Canyon Springs Master Builder, Birkholz Homs, Hillview Homes, Carriage Custom Homes, Kanvi Homes, Perry Signature Homes, Kimberley Custom Homes LOCATION: South on Ellerslie and 141 street

8 CREEKWOOD CHAPPELLE DEVELOPER: Delcon Creekwood BUILDERS: Averton Homes, Homes

By Avi, Prominent Homes, Alquinn Homes, Klair Custom Homes, First Avenue Homes LOCATION: 41 Ave SW at 141 Street

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DEVELOPER: Brookfield Residential BUILDERS: Brookfield Residential, Daytona Homes Master Builder, Homes by Avi, Look Master Builder, Morrison Homes LOCATION: South of Ellerslie Road & West of 141 Street.

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DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Communities BUILDERS: Bedrock Homes, Dolce Vita Homes, Western Living Homes, Sunny Valley Homes, Ace Lange Homes, Kanvi Homes, Vicky’s Homes LOCATION: Winderemere Blvd.

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DEVELOPER: Rohit Land Development BUILDERS: Crimson Cove Homes, Gill Built Homes, Lincolnberg Master Builder, Pacesetter Homes, Rohit Communities LOCATION: South of Ellerslie Road, East of 170 Street

14 PAISLEY AT HERITAGE VALLEY DEVELOPER: Brookfield Residential BUILDERS: Brookfield Residential, Daytona Homes Master Builder, Jayman BUILT, Coventry Homes, Homes by Avi LOCATION: South of Ellerslie Road & East of 141 Street

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DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Communities BUILDERS: Averton Homes, Bedrock Homes, Dolce Vita Homes, Kimberley Homes, Kanvi Homes LOCATION: Hiller Road, West of 170 Street

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BUILDERS: Mattamy Homes, Thomsen Built, Klair Custom Homes, First Avenue, Alquinn Homes, DKH Homes, Mill Street Homes, City Homes LOCATION: 41 Ave SW at 141 Street

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DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Connect Homes, Coventry Homes, Sterling Homes LOCATION: South of Ellerslie Road, East of 170 Street

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DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Connect Homes, Sterling Homes and Pacesetter Homes LOCATION: South of Ellerslie Road & West of 141 Street

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When you buy a house in The Collections at Creekwood, you’re creating your dream lifestyle.

Purposefully designed and built to complement the natural ebb and flow of the Whitemud Creek Ravine, The Collections at Creekwood boasts naturally stunning backyard views, walking paths and park space.

Your little ones will be able to enjoy walking or biking to Donald R. Getty School (K-9), which is currently being constructed in the heart of The Collections, and is set to open this fall. Home buyers would be hardpressed to find a more family-oriented neighbourhood.

Bluebell, the first phase of The Collections, is now open and offers stylish semi-detached and smaller lot front garage homes for home buyers who are ready to experience their next milestone.

Just minutes from Currents of Windermere, The Collections offers a quiet, tranquil atmosphere without sacrificing access to valuable amenities.

The new 41st Avenue overpass connecting residents from The Collections at Creekwood directly to HWY 2 makes reaching Anthony Henday Drive quick and convenient.

No matter what brings you to The Collections, your path to possibilities is lined with magnificent trees, tranquil views and a unique natural beauty.

Visit livethecollections.com to learn more about Southwest Edmonton’s best new community.

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Property Profile | THE COLLECTIONS AT CREEKWOOD

Discover The Collections at Creekwood WELCOME TO THE COLLECTIONS AT CREEKWOOD in Southwest Edmonton. This beautiful new neighbourhood is located along the scenic Whitemud Creek Ravine, making it one of Edmonton’s most unique and naturally rich communities. Designed with this scenic landscape in mind, The Collections at Creekwood has been expertly developed to complement its surroundings, while also offering an array of outstanding amenities for residents to enjoy. Situated along 41 Avenue SW and 141 Street SW, The Collections is close to HWY 2, Whitemud Drive and the Anthony Henday, ensuring access around the city is quick and easy.

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The community’s ideal location is one of its many coveted features.

The Collections at Creekwood is only minutes away from an assortment of unique retail and service outlets found within the Currents of Windermere. Here, residents will find national shopping destinations, fantastic restaurant options and Alberta’s only Cineplex Odeon VIP theatre. In addition to the vast supply of commercial amenities, residents will also benefit from a new K-9 public school that will be opening in the fall of 2017. Donald R. Getty School will be just moments away for residents of The Collections, and will eventually be home to 900 students.

Ideal for young and growing families, this new school will ensure children can stay close to home for the first 10 years of their educational journey.

The Collections at Creekwood is also home to some of the most naturally appealing surroundings.

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Whitemud Creek Ravine provides the perfect setting for any nature enthusiast, with an extensive network of impressive walking trails and greenspaces. Families will also appreciate the abundance of outdoor spaces found throughout the community – including parks, playgrounds and even a recreational BMX bike track located in neighbouring Creekwood Chappelle.

New home options offered within The Collections are provided by some of Edmonton’s leading home builders.

Alquinn Homes, DKH Homes, First Avenue Homes, Klair Custom Homes, Mattamy Homes, Mill Street Homes and City Homes each offer homebuyers superior home products to choose from, in a variety of price points and styles. There is also the opportunity to customize homes to fit individual lifestyles, which ensure each home suits the needs of the homebuyer.

Another standout feature of the community is its specialized subdivisions that cater to the different needs of buyers within the market: Bluebell, Orchid and Sage. Each district within the neighbourhood is unique in its offering. Bluebell (now selling) is the ideal destination for new home buyers who are looking for a community for their families to set roots and grow. Projecting a family-oriented atmosphere, this area within The Collections is vibrant and located adjacent to the new school opening in fall 2017. Explore semidetached and front-attached homes here.

Orchid brings more mature families the space and style they crave with semi-estate homes. Homebuyers have the opportunity to customize homes and build their dream house – all this plus the outstanding location near a variety of first-rate amenities.

Lastly, Sage will bring a new product to the community with its very picturesque surroundings. Sage is the place to be for those who are ready to relax and unwind in a calm and welcoming environment.

The variety within The Collections at Creekwood is truly spectacular, with home options that meet the needs of buyers at every stage of life.

The developer has been excelling at meeting the needs of a diverse market filled with homebuyers that are at different stages in their lives, and their development at The Collections at Creekwood does just that. From the welcoming semidetached and single-family homes in lively Bluebell, to the spacious double-attached garage homes and custom semi-estate homes in Orchid, and finally the convenient and comfortable homes in tranquil Sage – you’re sure to find what you need in this exceptional community that is.

Whichever home style you choose, you can be confident that your new

home will be immersed within the natural beauty of an area that you’ll be proud to build memories within for years to come.

The Collections at Creekwood invites you to experience this worldclass community firsthand. Visit the beautiful showhomes located throughout the community today.

Showhomes are open Monday to Friday from 2 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 12 to 5 p.m. For more information or to learn more about The Collections at Creekwood, visit livethecollections. com.

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DEVELOPER: Rohit Land Dev. BUILDERS: Art Custom Homes, White Eagle Homes, D’Cor Homes, Celebration Homes LOCATION: 1 km South of Ellerslie Road on 111 Street SW

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DEVELOPER: United Communities BUILDERS: Caliber Master Builder, Kimberley Homes, White Eagle Homes, Parkwood Master Builder LOCATION: 111th Street & 30th Ave

8 RAVINES OF RICHFORD DEVELOPER: Rohit Land Development BUILDERS: Celebration Homes, OPEN LOCATION: Ellerslie Road & Blackmud Creek Ravine

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DEVELOPER: MLC Group / JCA Financial BUILDERS: Landmark Communities, Sterling Homes, Innovations by Jayman LOCATION: South on James Mowatt Trail and North of 30 Avenue SW

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DEVELOPER: Carrington Land BUILDERS : Bedrock Homes LOCATION : 5624 - 7th ave

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DEVELOPER: MLC Group / Allard Developments BUILDERS: Active Homes, Boss Homes, Pacesetter Homes, Sterling Homes LOCATION: South of Ellerslie Rd. on 66 St.

DEVELOPER: MLC Group / Allard Developments BUILDERS: Jayman MasterBUILT, Rohit Communities, Sterling Homes, Jaya Homes LOCATION: South on James Mowatt Trail and South of 30 Avenue SW

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contributing to this “new normal.” Of course, rising house prices, especially in hot markets such as the Greater Toronto Area and Greater Vancouver Area, has put added pressure on first-time homebuyers to save a larger down payment. Moreover, the new mortgage stress test implemented in October 2016, which is currently 4.64 per cent, means some prospective homeowners will either have to lower their budget or continue saving.

“It is too soon to measure the impacts of this policy change,” says Will Dunning, Mortgage Professionals Canada Chief Economist and author of the Annual State of the Residential Mortgage Market in Canada report.

“The survey finds that among potential homebuyers who expect to be subject

to that test, their ability to buy a home will be impaired. As a result, they also expect that there will be negative impacts in the overall housing market and in the broader economy.”

Homebuyers are seeking various avenues to achieve their down payment; personal savings is still the primary source of their down payments, but homebuyers are more likely now than ever before to rely on other sources including, loans from financial institutions and withdrawals from RRSPs. There is also a larger dependence on the “Bank of Mom and Dad.” Many parents have enjoyed rapid increases in their home values in the past decade and a half, affording them the ability to assist their children.

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WITH THE COSTS of buying and maintaining a home on the rise, Canadians are increasingly relying on secondary suites to help mitigate the costs of homeownership.

According to a new report by Mortgage Professionals Canada, Canadians who purchased their home within the past two years reflect a “new normal” in the Canadian housing market. Thirty-four per cent of first-time buyers think it’s important to generate income from their properties, and 13 per cent of homeowners undertook renovations to add space for a rental unit.

The report contains data obtained from various sources, including an online survey of 2,000 Canadians.

According to the respondents, current homeowners renting a secondary suite indicated that it was a necessity, with 24 per cent stating, “I need to rent a room/unit in my home to afford my mortgage,” and 15 per cent acknowledging that they “would have to make major lifestyle changes if [they] did not have rental income.”

“Creating income remains a useful tool for first-time homebuyers,” says Paul Taylor, president of Mortgage Professionals Canada. “People are looking for ways to make owning a home more affordable. Generating income allows them to reduce their mortgage more quickly.” Each year more than a third of mortgage holders take actions that will shorten their amortization periods, such as creating and renting a secondary suite. For homes purchased during 2014 to 2016, the average contracted amortization period is 22.4 years.

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RECENT CHANGES FOR MORTGAGE

insurance in Canada are intended to reduce housing activity in Canada, with the aim of slowing the growth rates for house prices and mortgage indebtedness.

Many mortgage applications in Canada will be stress-tested using a benchmark interest rate that is currently 4.64 per cent. By contrast, actual rates in the mortgage market are 2.5 per cent or lower.

Opinions on the potential impacts vary, with many economic commentators expecting that the reduction of resale market activity will be in the range of eight per cent or slightly higher.

Canadian housing market economist Will Dunning explores the housing market and economic issues, in a report called Slamming on the Brakes. The report agrees that an eight-per-cent initial impact seems realistic, but concludes that there will be subsequent effects. Ultimately, housing market activity will be reduced by at least double (and potentially triple) the eight-per-cent factor. There will also be negative effects in the broader economy.

“There is a cliche that it isn’t speed that kills, it’s the sudden deceleration,” says Dunning. “A drop in housing activity that is larger than the government expects would have further consequences that it does not expect, including falling house prices in many parts of the country and related economic damage.”

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“A drop in housing activity that is larger than the government expects would have further consequences that it does not expect, including falling house prices in many parts of the country and related economic damage.”

In addition to reduced home buying by first-time purchasers, subsequent effects include: » Fewer current home owners will buy different dwellings (because it will be more difficult to sell their current homes). » Jobs will be lost due to reduced transactions, which will further reduce housing demand. » If potential buyers expect that house price will fall, buying will be further deterred. » Housing starts will be reduced. An eight-per-cent drop in housing starts would cost 25,000 jobs. Doubling the impact would cost 50,000 jobs. » Lower housing starts will reduce how much housing will be available in future. Because there will be less movement out of rentals into home ownership, vacancy rates will be reduced and rents will rise more rapidly, aggravating challenges for tenants.

“The government is aiming to reduce the risk of a housing market implosion,” says Dunning. “The new policy is based on a future event that is possible, but has a low probability of occurring – that in five years, mortgage interest rates could be more than two points higher than they are today. In so doing, it is creating a risk that is also possible, and seems to have a higher probability of occurring – that its policy could have severe negative effects for the housing market and the broader economy. It would be useful to have more public discussion on the trade-off of risks.”

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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DEVELOPER: Genstar Development Co. BUILDERS: OPEN LOCATION: Giroux Rd. & Lacombe Dr.

2 RIVERSIDE

DEVELOPER: Genstar Development BUILDERS: Coventry Homes, Ironstone Home Builders, Parkwood Master Builder, San Rufo Homes LOCATION: McKenney Ave & Riverside Drive

3 ERIN RIDGE

DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Daytona Homes Master Builder, Parkwood Master Builder LOCATION: Coal Mine Road and Everitt Drive.

4 UPPER MANOR POINTE DEVELOPER: Upper Manor Pointe BUILDERS: Open LOCATION: Corner of Coal Mine Road & Starkey road

5 THE CLUB & RESIDENCES OF RIVER’S GATE

DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Communities BUILDERS: Las Palmas Estate Homes, Alquinn Homes, Heredity Homes, Open LOCATION: Sturgeon Road between the Sturgeon Valley Golf Course & Riverlot 56 Natural Area

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7 PINNACLE RIDGE ESTATES

DEVELOPER: Pinnacorp Investments Inc. BUILDERS: Marco Antonio Homes, Alves Construction Inc, Heredity Homes, Design Innovation, Open LOCATION: Starkey Road & Bellerose Drive on Sturgeon River

8 REGENCY HEIGHTS ESTATES IN KINGSWOOD DEVELOPER: Canterra Developments Corp.

BUILDERS: Open, DiGiuseppe Interior Design LOCATION: Poirer Ave, just off Sir Winston Churchill Ave.

• LOCATED: Just minutes northwest of Edmonton with great access to St. Albert Trail, Anthony Henday Drive and Hwy 2 • SCHOOLS: 30 schools offering specialized programming through Catholic, Public and Francophone school systems.

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• GROCERY/SHOPPING: 8 grocery stores including all major grocery chains plus speciality organic stores. Full shopping amenities from independent to big box stores.

• RECREATION FACILITIES: 28 ball diamonds, 47 soccer/football fields, 4 Regulation Rugby Fields, 1 regulation BMX track, 7 pools, 3 NHL size hockey arenas, 2 indoor arenas and 27 outdoor ice surfaces, Arden Theatre, Historic sites, Art Gallery, Museum • MEDICAL FACILITIES: Sturgeon Community Hospital, 2 medical centres, St. Albert & Sturgeon Primary Care Network, plus other health practitioners.

• PARKS & PATHWAYS: 85 km of the Red Willow Trail system connecting all residents to the river valley. 76 city/school playgrounds, and 2 dog friendly parks

Cultivate Family in St. Albert! http://movetostalbert.ca

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DEVELOPER: Melcor BUILDERS: Augusta Fine Homes, Kanvi Homes, Canyon Spring Homes, Kimberley CustomBuilt, Sarasota Homes, ReidBuilt Homes, Daytona Homes LOCATION: West of St. Albert Trail & North of Villeneuve Road

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DEVELOPER: Walton Development and Management LP BUILDERS: Montorio Homes, Coventry Homes, Hopewell Residential, Pacesetter Homes LOCATION: 215 Street and 35 Ave.

2 WEDGEWOOD

DEVELOPER: Reid Worldwide Corporation BUILDERS: ReidBuilt Homes LOCATION: Corner of Lessard Road & 180th Street

3 THE PROPERTIES OF DONSDALE

DEVELOPER: Alldritt Land Corporation LP BUILDERS: Open LOCATION: 178 Street south to Lessard Road turn on Danbury Boulevard & follow the signs

4 RIVER POINTE AT CAMERON HEIGHTS

DEVELOPER: Delta Square Properties Inc. BUILDERS: Habitat Studio, Vicky’s Homes, Heredity Homes, Areo Homes, Blackstone Homes, Homes

by Managen, Open to the public.

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DEVELOPER: Brookfield Residential BUILDERS: Brookfield Residential, Daytona Homes Master Builder, Homes by Avi, Look Master Builder LOCATION: Lessard Road and 199 street, to Edgemont Way

6 CAMERON HEIGHTS

DEVELOPER: Cameron Heights Joint Venture BUILDERS: Canyon Spring Master Builder, Hillview Homes Master Builder, Landmark Homes, Darren’s Homes, Classic Landmark Homes, Pacesetter Homes, Kanvi Homes, Marcson Homes, Look Homes LOCATION: South on Anthony Henday to Cameron Heights Drive.

7 GRANVILLE

DEVELOPER: Alldritt Land Corporation LP BUILDERS: Alldritt Homes, Bedrock Homes, Crimson Cove Homes, Infiniti MasterBuilt, Kanvi Homes, Kimberley CustomBuilt, Pacesetter Homes, Parkwood Master Builder, San Rufo Homes LOCATION: SW corner of Whitemud Dr. and Guardian Rd.

DEVELOPER: Walton Developments and Management BUILDERS: Crimson Cove, Bedrock Homes, Connect Homes, Homes

by Avi LOCATION: located just west of the existing Secord Community

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DEVELOPER: TROIKA BUILDERS: Daytona Homes, City Homes, Kirkland Homes LOCATION: It is bounded on the east by Anthony Henday Drive and on the north by Stony Plain Road

11 ROSENTHAL

DEVELOPER: Melcor Developments Ltd BUILDERS: Daytona Homes, Homes

by Avi, Landmark Legacy Homes, Lincolnberg Homes, Dolce Vita Homes, Western Living Homes, Encore Master Builder, Look Master Builder, ReidBuilt Homes LOCATION: 215 Street and Whitemud

12 TIMBERIDGE AT EDGEMONT

DEVELOPER: Rohit Land Deveopment BUILDERS: Dolce Vita Homes, Pacesetter Homes, Rohit Communities LOCATION: Located at 199 Street and Elston Gate

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DEVELOPER: Robson Developments Ltd. BUILDERS: First Avenue Properties, Stylemaster by Rococo Homes, San Rufo Homes, Masterpiece Custom Homes, Celico Builders LOCATION: Grove Drive & King Street

2 VANDERBUILT COMMON

DEVELOPER: SG Developments BUILDER: MacLachlan & Mitchell Homes LOCATION: Century Rd & Viscount Common

3 HARVEST RIDGE

DEVELOPER: Lamont Land BUILDERS: Alquinn Homes, Bedrock Homes, Homexx, Lang Built Homes, Montorio Homes, Pacesetter Homes, Southbend Developments LOCATION: North of Grove Drive and West of Jennifer Heil Way

4 PARKLAND VILLAGE

DEVELOPER: Parkland Village BUILDERS: Country Hills Homes LOCATION: Yellowhead Trail West To Century Rd, North 2 min.

DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Alquinn Homes, City Homes LOCATION: West Grove Drive & Meadowland Way

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DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Sterling Homes, Alquinn Homes LOCATION: Grove Drive & Spring Gate

7 GREENBURY

DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Communities BUILDERS: Western Living Homes, Dolce Vita Homes, Alquinn Homes, Cami Comfort Homes LOCATION: Grove Drive & Pioneer Road

8 HILLS OF TWIN LAKES

DEVELOPER: Dyrbye Developments Ltd. BUILDERS: Open LOCATION: 2 miles North of Yellowhead Trail on highway 779 & 1.5 miles West on twp road 534

9 DEER PARK ESTATES

DEVELOPER: Broadview Developments Inc. BUILDERS: Rococo Homes, Evani Homes, Patel Homes, Taillon Homes LOCATION: Grove Drive and Jennifer Heil Way

10 KENTON VILLAGE

DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Communities BUILDERS: Alquinn Homes, UrbanAge Homes, Bedrock Homes, San Rufo Homes, and Cami Comfort Homes LOCATION: Century Road, South of Highway 16 at Vanderbilt Common

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• POPULATION: 26,271.

• LOCATED: 11 km west of Edmonton on Hwy 16 or 16A. • SCHOOLS: 9 Public & Separate Schools.

• GROCERY: 11 Grocery/ Convenience stores, Safeway, IGA Garden Market, The Real Canadian Superstore & Walmart.

• RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: Twin Ice Arena, Curling Rink, Golf Course, TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre, many soccer fields and baseball diamonds.

• MEDICAL FACILITIES: Member of the West View Regional Health Authority with almost 50 Medical & Dental practitioners.

• PARKS & PATHWAYS: 15+ km of pathways spread throughout 230 hectares of natural & developed park space.

11 THE WOODS AT KENTON DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Communities BUILDERS: Alquinn Homes, and Hillview Master Builder LOCATION: Century Road, South of Highway 16 at Vanderbilt Common

12 PRESCOTT

DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Communities BUILDERS: Averton Homes, Bedrock Homes, MacLachlan & Mitchell Homes LOCATION: Grove Drive, East of Century Road

13 JESPERDALE

DEVELOPER: Melcor Developments Ltd BUILDERS: ReidBuilt Homes, Encore Master Builder LOCATION: North of Grove Drive.

14 STONESHIRE

DEVELOPER: Melcor Developments Ltd BUILDERS: Canyon Springs Master Builder, Stonegate Developments, Lang Built Homes LOCATION: Longeview Drive & Fairway Drive

15 MCLAUGHLIN

DEVELOPER: Melcor Developments Ltd BUILDERS: Bedrock Homes, Look Homes, Pacesetter Homes LOCATION: Westgrove Drive and McLaughlin Drive.

As Alberta’s 11th city, Spruce Grove is your city in the “country”. The place to live....naturally. for more information call (780) 962-7612 or visit our website at www.sprucegrove.org

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DEVELOPER: Old Town Development Corp.

BUILDERS: Daytona Homes Master Builder, Kirkland Homes Master Builder, Lakeview Developments LOCATION: West of 50th street and 50th Ave, Stony Plain

2 GENESIS ON THE LAKES DEVELOPER: Unitech Construction Services Ltd. BUILDERS: Ashton Homes, Caribbean Homes, Fox Maple Homes, Innova Homes, Sierra Homes, Stellar Homes LOCATION: South off highway 16A onto Highway 779 (also known as 48 Street)

3 LAKE WESTERRA

DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Coventry Homes, Sterling Homes LOCATION: Golf Course Rd. & 79 Ave.

5 SILVERSTONE

DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: ReidBuilt Homes LOCATION: South on Boundary Rd at 44th Ave.

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DEVELOPER: Wilcor Development Group BUILDERS: Wilcor Homes, Open LOCATION: Spring Lake Exit off of Hwy 16A & Range Road 15

7 SOUTHCREEK

DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Pacesetter Homes, Alquinn Homes LOCATION: South of Fairway Drive & West of Boundary Road

8 THE ESTATES AT WATERS EDGE DEVELOPER: Waters Edge Developments BUILDER: Waters Edge Developments LOCATION: Only 20 mins West of Stony Plain On Hwy 43 at Gunn & Just 35 mins West of St. Albert on Hwy 37 located on the North Shore of Lac Ste Anne

9 HILLS OF TWIN LAKES

DEVELOPER: Dyrbye Developments Ltd. BUILDERS: Open LOCATION: 2 miles North of Yellowhead Trail on highway 779 & 1.5 miles West on twp road 534

10 WILLOWS END

DEVELOPER: Jaffer Developments BUILDER: Jaffer Developments LOCATION: 48 Street and Willow Park Road North

• POPULATION: 10,544 and Growing.

• LOCATED: 20 km west of Edmonton on Hwy 16A • SCHOOLS: 4 Kindergarten to grade nine, Senior high, French Immersion & including 2 Religious schools.

• GROCERY: Extensive with new Big Box National Outlets 2 km to the east of town.

• RECREATION FACILITIES: New tri-municipal recreation complex east of town. 18 hole CPGA Championship Golf Coarse, curling, skating, library, Municipal Heritage Centre, Heritage Walk of Murals.

• MEDICAL FACILITIES: New 70 bed acute & extended care hospital. Full ambulance services. 3 Medical Clinics.

• PARKS & PATHWAYS: Extensive, including 12 km of pathways, watercourses & Lions campground.

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS • FOREST GREEN 5210 - 45 Street 963-7366 [1] • HIGH PARK 40 Highridge Way 963-2222 [1] [2] • MEMORIAL COMPOSITE 5116 - 55 Avenue 963-2255 [3] • MERIDIAN HEIGHTS 4119 - 43 Street 963-2280 [1][2] • STONY PLAIN CENTRAL 5108 - 55 Avenue 963-2203 [1][2]

SEPARATE SCHOOLS • JOHN PAUL II 5801 - 48 Street 963-2526 [1][2]

PRIVATE SCHOOLS • ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN 5014 - 53 Avenue 963-2715 [1] Elementary K-6 [2] Junior High 7-9 [3] High School 10-12

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Neighbourhood Profile

Windermere A community of modern amenities and access to nature

By Dajana Fabjanovich

Fast facts Average household income

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AN URBAN-INSPIRED SUBURB within the city, Windermere is a vibrant new development in southwest Edmonton. Windermere comprises the communities of Ambleside, Windermere North, Upper Windermere, Langdale, Glen Ridding, Riverpointe, Keswick, Westpoint Estates and Windermere Drive.

Lifestyle Windermere is a safe, friendly and welcoming community with an abundance of modern amenities.

Residents can find all their retail needs close by, and it’s an ideal neighbourhood for active types who will appreciate the walking trails and golf courses nearby.

Vibe One of Edmonton’s fastest growing neighbourhoods, Windermere brings all the amenities of a town into a suburban community. What

makes it special is the abundance of greenspace, a mix of parks and numerous walking trails all in proximity to shopping, entertainment and dining opportunities.

Meet the neighbours From singles and young families to empty nesters and retirees, Windermere is home to a variety of residents at every stage of life.

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OWNERS Most common home type DETACHED HOMES Education levels

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Planes, trains & automobiles Linked to two major thoroughfares, Anthony Henday Drive and Whitemud Drive, residents can easily access the city. Edmonton International Airport is a short drive away, and for those without a vehicle, public transit is available during peak hours.

The good, the bad & the rest Windermere is home to the Currents, a large shopping and entertainment complex. A medical centre opened

in 2014 and two nearby schools are to be built in the next few years, with space for more than 1,600 students.

Real estate Southwest Edmonton has seen major growth in the past few years. Rising popularity has resulted in increased vehicle traffic and longer bus rides for transit users. On the positive side, Windermere residents still enjoy the feeling of small town living.

Dajana Fabjanovich is a freelance writer and communications specialist.

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DEVELOPER: MLC Group BUILDERS: Active Homes, Impact Homes, Rosecroft Custom Homes, Pacesetter Homes, New Vibe Homes LOCATION: Junction of Hwy. 21 and Hwy. 15 on 94 Street

2 SOUTHFORT RIDGE

DEVELOPER: Strata Developments BUILDERS: Anez Homes, Bold Homes, CMK Homes, Glenora Homes, Integra Homes, Made Properties, Thomsen Built, Tristate Homes LOCATION: Southfort Blvd & Ridgeland Way

3 SOUTHFORT MEADOWS

DEVELOPER: Strata Developments BUILDERS: Cona Homes, Landover Homes, Remley Homes, Stoneridge Homes LOCATION: Southfort Drive & Meadowview Drive

4 SOUTHFORT ESTATES

DEVELOPER: Strata Developments BUILDERS: Open to public LOCATION: Southfort Drive & Greenfield Way Lots open to the public

5 FOREST RIDGE IN WEST PARK

DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Pacesetter Homes, Connect Homes Homes by Santos, Victory Homes, Open LOCATION: Woodbridge Link & Chokecherry Lane

6 WEST WOODLANDS

DEVELOPER: Strata Developments BUILDERS: Ingram Custom Homes, Open LOCATION: 55 St. & Sunset cres.

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DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Sterling Homes, Rohit Communities LOCATION: 94 St. & Sienna Blvd.

AREA INFO • POPULATION: Over 18,653 • LOCATED: Adjacent to the northeast boundary of the provincial capital, the City of Edmonton-15 minutes close.

• SCHOOLS: 6 Public Schools, 3 Separate Schools, 1 Christian School.

• GROCERY: Sobey’s Station Square, Canada Safeway, No Frills.

• RECREATION & CULTURE FACILITIES: Dow Centennial Centre, Tennis courts, campground, baseball diamonds, golf course, indoor pool, outdoor ice rinks (2), curling rink, 3 arenas, indoor soccer, gymnasium, fitness centre, performing arts theatre, visual arts gallery, pottery studio.

• MEDICAL FACILITIES: New Hospital Opening in 2012, 5 Medical Clinics.

• PARKS & PATHWAYS: 360 hectares of park/ recreational/ natural land with 30 kilometres of paved trails for walking, running, biking, rollerblading and cross-country skiing.

A quiet, friendly, family oriented community.

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“Life is good here!”

For more information contact Jasmine Zebic 780-992-6408 or visit our website at www.fortsask.ca or email: jzebic@fortsask.ca

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ADVERTISERS HOME BUILDERS Aacropolis Homes Alldritt Homes Artisan Homes Inc.

www.artisancommunities.ca www.averton.ca

Bedrock Homes

www.bedrockhomes.ca www.bosshomes.ca

Brookfield Residential

www.livebrookfield.com

Caliber Master Builder

www.calibermasterbuilder.ca

Cameron Homes Inc. Cami Comfort Homes Canyon Spring Master Builder Celebration Homes Cobblestone Master Builder Compass Rose Homes Inc. Coventry Homes Daytona Homes Master Builder Design Innovations Dolce Vita Homes LP Encore Master Builder

www.cameronhomes.ca www.camicomforthomes.ca www.canyonspringhomes.com www.celebrationhomes.ca www.mycobblestone.ca www.compassrose.ca www.coventry-homes.com www.daytonahomes.ca www.designinnovationsinc.com www.dolcevitahomes.ca www.encorehomes.ca

Enitity Homes

www.entityhomes.ca

Fekete Homes

www.feketehomes.ca

Green Living Homes Gannet Homes Master Builder Homes by Avi Homes by Santos Construction Homexx Corporation Hopewell Residential Iconic Estate Homes Infiniti Master Builders

www.greenlivinghomes.ca www.gannethomes.com www.homesbyavi.com www.santoshomes.ca www.homexx.ca www.hopewellresidential.com www.iconichomes.ca www.infinitimasterbuilder.com

Innovations by Jayman

www.jayman.com

Jayman MasterBUILT

www.jayman.com

Kimberley Homes MacLachlan & Mitchell Homes Marco Antonio Homes

www.buildwithkimberley.ca www.macmitch-homes.com www.marcoantoniohomes.com

Mattamy Homes

www.mattamyhomes.com

Montorio Homes

www.montorio.ca

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Averton Homes

Boss Homes

web directory

www.aacropolishomes.com

www.yourpacesetter.com www.perryhomes.ca

Pompei Homes

www.pompeihomes.com

ReidBuilt Homes

www.reidbuilthomes.com

Rohit Communities

www.rohitcommunities.com

Sterling Homes Edmonton Ltd.

www.sterlingedmonton.com

Urbanity Custom Homes Ltd.

www.urbanityhomes.com

Vicky’s Homes

www.vickyshomes.ca

White Eagle Homes Ltd

www.whiteeaglehomes.ca

DEVELOPERS/COMMUNITIES Allard in Heritage Valley by MLC Group / JCA Financial

www.allard.ca

Allard Heritage Valley by United Communities

www.allardheritagevalley.ca

Alpine Ridge in Terrace Heights by Qualico Communities Ambleside South by Qualico Communities

www.amblesidesouth.com

Ambleside in Windermere

www.amblesidewindermere.ca

Beaverbrook Developments

www.beaverbrook.ca

Brookfield Residential

www.livebrookfield.com

Callaghan by Rohit Land Development

www.liveincallaghan.com

Cameron Communities

www.cameroncommunities.ca

Canada Lands Company

www.villageatgriesbach.com

Canterra Developments Corp.

www.liveincavanagh.com

Chappelle Gardens by Brookfield Residential

www.chappellegardens.com

Creekwood Chappelle

www.creekwoodchappelle.com

Crimson in Creekwood Chappelle by Qualico Communities

Dansereau Meadows by United Communities Desrochers Villages by MLC Group Dream Development Eaglemont by MLC Group

www.crimsonincreekwood.com

www.cybecker.com www.dansereaumeadows.ca www.desrochers-villages.com www.dream.ca www.eaglemont-beaumont.com

Edgemont by Brookfield Residential

www.myedgemont.ca

Edgewood in Morinville

www.edgewoodlife.ca

Forest Ridge by Qualico Communities

www.forestridgefortsask.com

Fraser Vista by G3 Developments/Lamont Land

www.fraservista.ca

Genstar Development Company

www.genstar.com

Glenridding by United Communities Glenridding Heights by Qualico Communities Glenridding Heights by Rohit Land Development

web directory

www.canterradevelopments.com

Cavanagh

Cy Becker by Qualico Communities

www.alpine-ridge.ca

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ADVERTISERS Granville by Alldritt Land Corporation

www.mygranville.com

Graydon Hill by MLC Group

www.graydon-hill.com

Greenbury by Beaverbrook

www.greenbury.ca

Griesbach by Canada Lands

www.villageatgriesbach.com

Harvest Ridge by Lamont Land

www.harvestridge.ca

Hawks Ridge at Big Lake

www.hawksridge.ca

Hawthorne at Heather Glen by Qualico Communities

www.hawthornesprucegrove.com

Hopewell Residential

www.hopewellcommunities.com

Hudson Park by Beaverbrook Keswick on the River

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Kenton Village by Beaverbrook

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Lake Summerside by Brookfield Residential Langdale in Windermere by Qualico Communities

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Laurel Crossing by Qualico Communities

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Laurel Green by Dream Development

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Maclab Development Group

www.maclabdevelopment.com

Manning Village by Cameron Communities

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Maple Crest by Dream Development

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McConachie by Walton Development & Management L.P. Meadowview by Qualico Communities

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MLC Group

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Montalet by United Communities

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Morningside Properties Newcastle by Qualico Communities ONE at Keswick by Beaverbrook

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ONE at Windermere by Beaverbrook

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Secord by Hopewell Residential

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Sienna by Qualico Communities

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www.silverstone-stonyplain.com www.solsticeliving.ca www.southcreek.ca

South Pointe by MLC Group

www.south-pointe.ca

South Ravines by Qualico Communities

www.SouthRavines.com

Springate at Spruce Ridge by Qualico Communities

www.springatesprucegrove.com

Starling at Big Lake by Rohit Land Development

www.StarlingAtBigLake.com

Strata Developments

www.stratadevelopments.ca

SummerWood by Qualico Communities

www.summerwoodsherwoodpark.com

Suntree by Maclab Enterprises

www.liveinsuntree.ca

Tamarack by Dream Development

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Tamarack Common by Qualico Communities

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The Club & Residences of River’s Gate by Beaverbrook

www.riversgate.ca

The Estates at Waters Edge

www.WatersEdgeEstates.ca

The Hills at Charlesworth by Beaverbrook

www.hillsatcharlesworth.ca

The Orchards at Ellerslie by Brookfield Residential

www.theorchards.ca

The Terrace at Schonsee by Brookfield Residential

www.discovertheterrace.ca

Triomphe by MLC Group Trumpeter by United Communities Tuscany Hills by United Communities United Communities Upper Windermere by Beaverbrook Vita Crystallina Nera

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Villas on the Ravine

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Walker Lakes Station by MLC Group / JCA Financial

www.walkerlakes-station.ca

Walker Summit by United Communities Walton Development and Management L.P. Westerra by Qualico Communities WestPointe of Windermere Windrose by Maclab Enterprises Woodhaven - Edgemont The Woods at Kenton by Beaverbrook

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