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Christenson Developments is a Finalist for
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LOCAL HOUSING MARKET SHOWING ITS STRENGTH
Eton Park Estates
NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE: DOWNTOWN EDMONTON
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Exploring new neighbourhoods A wanna-be adventurer at heart, I relish exploring new neighbourhoods on a bicycle. It’s been my main mode of transportation since I was little. I’ve been lucky over four solid decades to discover the good, the bad and the unexpected side of a neighbourhood thanks to my two-wheeled friend. With bike sharing services such as Bixi and VeloGo, it’s easier than ever to discover a neighbourhood in metropolitan areas across the country. Faster than walking, easier than transit – when you really want to understand what a neighbourhood is
all about, nothing beats a simple ride around the area. For those who want to explore some of Canada’s top neighbourhoods even more intimately than by bike, surf your way to YPNextHome.ca to check out our team’s top featured neighbourhoods. With more than 2,700 different neighbourhoods to discover, along with thousands of condominium, rental properties and homes for sale, your adventure begins right here. Let us know what you think. We’d love to hear from you!
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Since 2016 is a leap year, and Feb. 29 approaches, we thought it would be interesting to examine Canadian home price growth by looking at four-year intervals. In a story on YPNextHome.ca, we’ve done just that – we’ve gone all the way back to 1984 – and the home price growth is staggering. If you’ve ever heard the axiom, “Don’t wait to buy real estate, buy real estate and wait,” this story will define its meaning. You won’t believe it. We looked at market by market average home price
growth, and while the usual suspects – Toronto and Vancouver – are among the leaders, other areas, including Edmonton, demonstrate their value. The growth over such a long period of time is impressive, if not expected. But when you look at it in four-year windows, you see variable growth rates and regional vacillations. This speaks to the importance of economic and job growth as key drivers of real estate. And more than anything, the exercise underlines the value of real estate over the long term.
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BENEFITS OF CONDO FEES A lot of people might not be aware of the benefits of owning property that is considered “Condominium”. First and foremost, it protects your investment. The integrity of the community stays intact. Everyone has to maintain a certain standard of living. There are rules and regulations in place to protect the homeowner. If a rogue owner is creating any type of actions deemed inappropriate, he or she can be dealt with accordingly. You have recourse. When you purchase a “Freehold” (no condo fees) type of property, you are at the mercy of your neighbour being a good neighbour. Unless they are breaking City bylaws, there is not much you can do about it, and can create some bad blood between you and your neighbour. In a condo type project, you simply contact your board, and bring up the issue at hand. It can be dealt with swiftly, and from a distance. Lower Cost of Ownership Your cost of ownership will be much lower than freehold. Insurance is included in your monthly fees at a much lower rate than freehold. When you insure a 100 Unit project versus a single family home, you are receiving a volume discount from the insurance companies. When you insure a single house, you will pay a much higher rate. Also, liability and structural insurance is included in your monthly fees. Low Maintenance Things like snow removal and grass cutting will get done for you. You can spend more time doing what you really want. For Snowbirds or out of town workers, this is the perfect scenario. No need to worry if you are a 1000 miles from home. Your Utilities In most townhome projects, you will pay your own heat, electricity, natural gas, water, cable, etc. This way you can control your own expenses. You can save even more based on the number of people living in your townhouse. Low Monthly Fees Fees in a townhome type of project will generally stay
low for decades. Normally adjusting for things like inflation. You also have a say in how things are being looked after. If you notice something out of kilter, contact the board and raise the issue. There generally will be a healthy reserve fund, to look after any unforeseen expenditures. Pride of Ownership Whether you choose to live in your townhome for 5 years or 25 years, it should continue to have an “as new” appearance as you walk or drive though the community. Fences, soffits, and downspouts in good condition, shingles replaced as needed, trees and shrubs growing properly, grass well maintained. Common areas should also have an impressive appearance. Again, securing your long term investment. Lower Property Taxes Most projects will also include waste disposal, thus lowering your property tax bill from the city. Peace of Mind With the items mentioned above, as well as numerous other benefits, at the end of the day condo living makes your life easier. You do not get this style of living in a freehold type of home. Condo living is not for everyone, but for the ones that see the upside, in a well-managed project built by a reputable builder, you can have many years of stress free living. The pluses far out way the minuses in a condo. As you can see there are a lot of benefits of owning a condo. For more information, you can visit Dennis at the Village at Walker Lakes Townhomes (804 Welsh Drive SW).
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A Man Walks Into An Alberta Bar…
...and sits down between two strangers. They
measure of choice, today’s buyers are choosing
get talking and he mentions he is thinking about
from an additional 6,000 MLS listings (Canadian
buying a home. His two new friends then turn to
Real Estate Association) and 1,200 move-in
him and say, “Don’t do it.”
ready, new housing units (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation).
Recent statistics indicate that these conversations are currently playing out this way across the
If oil prices have taught us anything in the last
province as 66% of Albertans reported in January
year, it’s that greater supply leads to greater price
that they do not believe now is a good time to
flexibility and so homebuyer bargaining power is
buy a home (Conference Board of Canada).
stronger today as well. Ultimately, if the idea of
Interestingly enough, had this conversation taken
lowering home prices is convincing Albertans that
place one year ago, this potential buyer would
buying conditions are worse, well, it shouldn’t.
have found more support for making a major
As it stands today, the general expectation for
purchase as only 48% of Albertans thought that
the province’s real estate market moving forward
it was a bad time to buy in January 2015.
consists of lowering levels of market supply and more balanced market conditions between
One can argue that a lot has changed since
buyers and sellers. This shouldn’t come as a
then, from political landscapes to economic
surprise if you’ve been following new housing
expectations, etc. However, when you look at
starts in the news.
the question as to whether or not it’s a good time to buy a home in Alberta, you have to wonder
Now, with all of that being said, the standard
what people are basing their opinion on today?
home-purchasing rule about feeling comfortable with one’s financial capability to handle a
In reality, Alberta’s housing market is more of a
mortgage over its term still applies today. So if
buyers’ market today, by comparison to one year
you’re feeling confident from this aspect, then all
ago, by every defining measure. For instance, by
jokes aside, today is a good day for you!
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offers convenient access to a major roadway, Yellowhead Trail, allowing for easy commutes to and from Edmonton. Showcasing 56 beautifully designed condominiums, Eton Park Estates provides numerous living options for homeowners to choose from, which are sure to meet a wide variety of consumer lifestyle needs. Starting at the amazing price of $242,900, home options include: one bedroom plus den that range from 755 sq.ft to 1,010 sq.ft., and two bedroom options ranging
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61 Windrose Drive
4 SOUTHFORK
2 THE RUSHES OF SOUTHFORK
BY JAYMAN MODUS
319 Southfork Dr
BY HUNTER RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
401 Southfork Drive
WELCOME TO LEDUC The City of Leduc, a thriving Industrial, Commercial & Agricultural Community continues to experience growth and expansion. A great place to call home! POPULATION 39,000 and growing “Small city” living within minutes of “Big city” amenities
SCHOOLS 7 Elementary, 2 Junior & 2 Senior High - Public, Private & Separate school systems
LOCATED 20 kilometers south of Edmonton on Hwy. 2
GROCERY Variety of shopping
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Black Gold Recreation & Culture Centre, Performing Arts Centre, 18 hole Golf Course & Public Library
MEDICAL FACILITIES Full Service Community Hospital and Full Ambulance service PARKS & PATHWAYS 27 parks including Telford Lake, Fred John’s Park & Lions campground
For more information contact The City of Leduc (780) 980-7177
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7 Min. to Edmonton
Beaumont 1
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2 GOUDREAU HEIGHTS
3 MONTROSE ESTATES
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BY SABA HOMES
3311 – 67 Street
4900 - 62 St.
WELCOME TO BEAUMONT Come visit us and discover why “Life Is Better In Beaumont” POPULATION Approximately 8,361 LOCATED 2 miles South of Edmonton on 50 Street SCHOOLS 5 Schools from Kindergarten to Grade 12, French Immersion offered in all GROCERY Sobey’s & Extra Foods RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Beaumont Regional Activities Centre and numerous outdoor facilities
MEDICAL FACILITIES 10 minutes to Grey Nuns Hospital, seved by Edmonton Ambulance PARKS & PATHWAYS Approximately 170 acres of parkland and 6 kilometers of interconnected walkways
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Advice | CHBA ALBERTA
Edmonton shows surprising strength By Jim Rivait
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ALL THE NUMBERS on Edmonton’s
housing market for 2015 have trickled in and the results may surprise you. Plenty of people bought new homes despite a non-stop barrage of news about plunging oil prices. Builders started work on an average of 15 homes every day of the year – a total of slightly less than 5,700 single-family homes. That’s down 16 per cent from the year before but compares well to the level of activity over the past half dozen years. For traditional homes, we’re actually about dead even with 2012 – a year when oil prices averaged US $94 a barrel, double last year’s price. Over on the multi-family home side, Edmonton set an all-time record with construction starting on more than 11,000 units. To put that in perspective, we dipped to less than 3,000 units back in 2009. Economists have noted that Edmonton’s relatively diversified economy means that energy price fluctuations are not having the same sharp impact as in other Alberta cities. One factor that buffers Edmonton is the high proportion of people employed in health care, education and public administration. Under the NDP, government jobs are being maintained, and that no doubt helps the confidence levels of many nurses, teachers and others with good salaries. We’ll have to see whether that will continue to be the case in 2016, but it’s worth noting that the 30 YPNEXTHOME.CA
same moderate changes in the new home market during 2015 were also apparent in the resale market. MLS sales were down about nine per cent from the previous year’s very high level, but still topped the totals in the five years before that. Prices of single and multi-family homes actually gained 1.4 per cent over the year and remained higher than in the last six years. Even in Calgary, which is more directly exposed to the energy sector, resale single-family home prices slipped only two per cent during a year of repeated layoff announcements. No doubt the fact that interest rates remain far below historical levels is also prompting people with secure employment prospects to go house hunting. It should come as no surprise that new homes are high on the list for those buyers. Homes these days are built better than ever and offer more comfort, style and efficiency. Better energy efficiency is an especially critical difference with new carbon taxes coming to Alberta in 2017 that will raise the costs of energy for all consumers – and that includes higher costs for home heating, hot water and electricity.
Each new generation of homes makes better use of energy because building codes raise standards. Besides lowering greenhouse gas emissions and fighting climate change, the energy efficiency of new homes will pay off for years to come through lower bills for natural gas and electricity. You can always learn more about the features of new homes by checking the consumer resources on the CHBA Edmonton Region website. It’s also where you can find CHBA members with the experience and expertise to guide you through your purchase. The Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Alberta represents more than 1,500 business members including new home builders, renovators, developers, trade and supply companies and professional services. Jim Rivait is Chief Executive Officer of CHBA – Alberta. Starting his career working in government, Jim spent the last decade working in the private sector specializing in government relations, advocacy, strategic communications, policy development/analysis and association management.
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4470 Prowse Rd SW 8 JAYMAN MODUS 3837 Powell Wynd SW 9 ELAN BY CARRINGTON COMMUNITIES
1144 Adamson Dr SW 1306C Windermere Way 10 ELEMENTS AT WINDERMERE 3 VISTAS AT BY CARRINGTON COMMUNITIES CALLAGHAN NORTH 340 Windermere Rd. BY Z2
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11804 - 22 Ave SW 13 E’SCAPES BY CARRINGTON COMMUNITIES
11080 Ellerslie Road 14 CROSSROADS OF RUTHERFORD BY STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENTS
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20 SOUTH TERWILLEGAR BY PARK HOMES
4105 - 7323 South Terwillegar Dr. 21 LANGDALE TOWNHOMES BY ROHIT COMMUNITIES
704 176 Street SW 22 PIVOT RUTHERFORD BY AVERTON HOMES
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hen people think about the typical apartment-style condo in Edmonton they think about a 600–800 sq ft home. That’s why BRASS III’s new project, The Leger, will come as a pleasant and unexpected surprise. Designed for those who love the Riverbend area, who want the maintenance-free lifestyle that a condo offers, but who want lots of living space, The Leger delivers.
the community’s main transit hub on 23rd Avenue. It’s also proximate to grocery stores, shopping, restaurants, cafes, doctors and other professionals, schools and golf courses. And being close to both the Anthony Henday and the Whitemud Freeway makes commuting quick and simple.
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There are a handful of floorplans to choose from, and suites start under $300,000. Now selling and possessions start in April 2016. Of course, the sooner you get in the more choice you have on floorplans and units. So swing by the sales centre today at 625 Leger Way. Mon-Wed 4pm-7pm, weekends 1pm-5pm. For more information, you can also go to www.brass3.com, or call Troy Stenson from Re/Max River City at 780-918-0678 or 780-439-7000.
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1 THE CALIFORNIAN PARKLAND BY ABBEY LANE HOMES
2035 Grantham Court 2 GROVENOR MANOR BY PELHAM MASTER BUILDER
10126 – 144 Street 3 SECORD CORNERS BY FOOTPRINT DEVELOPMENTS
9535 - 217 Street 4 STAFFORD GREENS BY STAFFORD GREENS LTD
62 Ave & Getty Gate
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1004 Rosenthal Blvd
RIVERS EDGE BY CHRISTENSON COMMUNITIES
3090 Cameron Heights Way
6 GLASTONBURY MEWS & ESTATES 1589 Glastonbury Blvd
10 RENEW IN ROSENTHAL
7 THE VANIER
11 THE PARC AT EDGEMONT 35 Ave & Edworthy Way
BY QUALICO LIVING
9820 165 Street
BY DAYTONA
1 &2 8209-217 Street NW
12 HAVEN TOWNHOMES
8 VIP AT CALIFORNIAN PARKLAND
BY BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL
7385 Edgemont Way
BY ABBEY LANE HOMES
2035 Granthan Court
13 SECORD CHALET BY HOPEWELL
#5, 320 Secord Blvd
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Tapping your RRSP before retirement? Do it prudently: CIBC BEWARE OF THE DOS and don’ts around Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) if you’re planning to make a contribution or an early withdrawal, says Jamie Golombek, managing director, tax and estate planning, CIBC Wealth Advisory Services. “It’s tempting to tap your RRSPs for an emergency, but RRSPs should generally be viewed as long-term savings tools,” says Golombek. “Borrowing money from your RRSP can make sense if you use the funds prudently to fund longer term goals that deliver their own return, such as buying a home, which hopefully increases your net worth, or investing in your education, which may help boost your earnings potential.” A Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), which allows you to recontribute any amounts withdrawn in a future year, may be a better option if you need more flexibility with your finances, he says.
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Resist using your RRSP as an emergency fund
Using an RRSP to help buy your first home Under the Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP), you can withdraw up to $25,000 from your RRSP to purchase a new home. Your spouse or partner may also be able to withdraw $25,000, for a combined total of $50,000. To take advantage of the HBP, you need to be a “first-time home buyer,” which is generally defined as someone who hasn’t owned a home in the past five years. “This is a smart option for first-time home-buyers who are just pulling together their funds,” says Golombek. “It can help you meet your downpayment requirements and save you a lot of money on a mortgage loan insurance you might otherwise need.” Amounts withdrawn under the HBP, however, must be repaid over a maximum of 15 years or the amount not repaid in a year is added to your income and becomes taxable. 38 YPNEXTHOME.CA
Using an RRSP to go back to school Through the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP), you can borrow $10,000 a year, up to a total of $20,000, from your RRSP to finance your education. To take advantage of this plan, you must be enrolled or must have received an offer to enroll on a full-time basis in a qualifying Canadian or foreign educational institution. The funds can then be used for any purpose with no proof of expenses required, and must be repaid over a 10-year period. The LLP cannot be used to fund your child’s education. With both the HBP and LLP, there are no penalties for paying back the funds earlier than required. “If you repay early, you can benefit from the tax-free compounding of investment returns inside your RRSP as soon as possible,” says Golombek.
While an RRSP can help fund longterm financial goals, it should generally not be viewed as a go-to emergency fund, he says. RRSP withdrawals are taxable at your marginal tax rate and are subject to immediate withholding taxes when withdrawn. “If you dip into your RRSP for extra cash, you will not only be taxed, but you will lose the ability to recontribute those funds to your RRSP without generating additional room,” says Golombek. If you think you may have to draw on your long term savings before retirement, a TFSA may be the better option because it offers more flexibility. A financial advisor or tax expert can help you determine the best option for your retirement savings. This year’s deadline to make a RRSP contribution is Feb. 29. “Regardless of whether you opt for an RRSP or a TFSA, the important thing is to save so you can meet your life goals today and in retirement,” says Golombek.
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Main St - 5211 50th St Highway 16A, To Edmonton
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NEW ADULT VILLA PROJECT.... Lang Built Homes is excited to announce we are nearing the completion of sales in our latest Adult Community, Edgewater Villas, in Spruce Grove. We carefully choose this valuable location, in Harvest Ridge, because it borders both a park and a lake. We have four available park backing lots, two of which are walkouts, and two south backing lots still available. Our customers have recognized the value of this property and have already responded by securing 19 of the 26 Villas being offered. Our homes, in Edgewater Villas, are designed to create a quiet and secure maintenance free community where residents own both the land and the home. This is the lifestyle you deserve, so we invite you to enjoy time for travel, with the security of knowing your home is being maintained and cared for.
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2016 Awards of
EXCELLENCE in HOUSING
2016 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN HOUSING Rookie of the Year - Single/Multi-Family Brookfield Residential - Hilary Dyck Jayman BUILT - Dalayce Keen Pacesetter Homes - Marissa Gabel Sterling Homes (Edmonton) Ltd - Graham Salmon Sterling Homes (Edmonton) Ltd - Inderdeep Hayer
Best New Community Brookfield Residential - Paisley Brookfield Residential - The Terrace Melcor Developments Ltd. - Jagare Ridge Qualico Communities - Jagare Ridge Qualico Communities - Meadowview
Sales Person/Team of the Year - Single Family Daytona Homes - Curtis Frew Homes by Avi - Nancy Reardon Pacesetter Homes - Carla Weinmeyer Rohit Communities - Tyler Pollock Sterling Homes (Edmonton) Ltd - Erik Eisen
Best Community Brookfield Residential - Lake Summerside Brookfield Residential - The Orchards Canada Lands Company - Village at Griesbach Melcor Developments Ltd. - Larch Park Rohit Land Development - Starling at Big Lake
Sales Person/Team of the Year - Multi-Family Bedrock Homes - Chantelle Beuerlein Carrington Communities - Mick Rahall Daytona Homes - Jerry Baird Pacesetter Homes - Dan Gibson Rohit Communities - Kim Johnson
Leadership Award Daytona Homes Jayman BUILT Kimberley Homes Perry Signature Homes Rohit Communities Sterling Homes (Edmonton) Ltd
Best Show Home Parade Alldritt Land Corporation LP - Granville Canada Lands Company - Village at Griesbach Melcor Developments Ltd. - Jagare Ridge Qualico Communities - Meadowview Walton Development and Management - Henley Heights at Secord
Best Multi-Family Apartment Style under $250,000 Carrington Communities - Abbey Carrington Communities - Cadmium Carrington Communities - Carnaby Christenson Developments - Prism StreetSide Developments - Durham …continued on next page FEB 26 - MAR 25, 2016 | NEW CONDO GUIDE 41
Best Multi-Family Apartment Style $250,000 to $325,000 Carrington Communities - Mulholland II Carrington Communities - Lombard Carrington Communities - Fosse Christenson Developments - Luminous StreetSide Developments - Fairbanks Best Multi-Family Apartment Style over $325,000 Carrington Communities - Liberation II Carrington Communities - Elusion 1-B Christenson Developments - Aurora Christenson Developments - Sterling 2 Regency Developments - Plan W2
Best Multi-Family Townhouse Duplex under $300,000 Glenora Homes Ltd. - Milano II Homes by Avi - The Victor Hopewell Residential Management - Secord Chalet B Plan Rohit Communities - Clover Sterling Homes (Edmonton) Ltd - Poon Sensation Best Multi-Family Townhouse/Duplex $300,000 to $330,000 Daytona Homes - Marquis Homes by Avi - The Sheridan Hopewell Residential Management - Secord Chalet F Plan Pacesetter Homes - Alydar StreetSide Developments - Dalton Best Multi-Family Townhouse/Duplex $330,000 to $375,000 Cameron Homes Inc. - Katelyn Dolce Vita Homes LP - Dante II Morrison Homes - The Kennedy Pacesetter Homes - Affirmed Rohit Communities - Lawrence Best Multi-Family Townhouse/Duplex $375,000 to $450,000 Jayman BUILT - Meridian L Jayman BUILT - Inspire L Kimberley Homes - Edge Marcson Homes - The Manhattan Morrison Homes - The Madison Best Executive over $450,000 Christenson Developments - Bungalow 1 Kimberley Homes - Picasso Kimberley Homes - Prosofsky Residence Kimberley Homes - Intrigue StreetSide Developments - Alpine Best Multi-Family - Apartment Building Carrington Communities - E’Scapes Condominiums Carrington Communities - Waterstone B Christenson Developments - Reflections Regency Developments - Pearl Tower Rohit Communities - Essex Best Multi-Family - Townhouse/Duplex Project Kimberley Homes - Kimberley Communities “Larch Park” Kimberley Homes - Kimberley Communities “Ambleside Mansions” Perry Signature Homes - Tapestry Larch Ravine Rohit Communities - Glenridding Heights Townhomes and Duplexes Sterling Homes (Edmonton) Ltd - Heritage Valley Townhomes Best Design Centre/Show Room Access Plumbing - Campbell Business Park Alberta Hardwood Flooring - South East Edmonton Carrington Communities - Calgary Trail South Landmark Group of Companies Inc. - Summerside Morrison Homes - Head Office
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Supplies or Manufactures a Tangible Product Directly to a CHBA - ER Builder/Renovator All Weather Windows Durabuilt Windows & Doors Glenora Lumber & Building Supplies Ltd. Igloo Building Supplies Group Ltd. Leduc Truss
Environmental Recognition Award Small Volume Dolce Vita Homes LP Effect Home Builders Habitat Studio Infiniti Master Builder Perry Signature Homes
Supplies and Installs a Tangible Product Directly to a CHBA - ER Builder/Renovator Alberta Hardwood Flooring Divine Flooring Lenbeth Weeping TIle Superior Cabinets Weiss-Johnson Sheet Metal
Environmental Recognition Award Large Volume Jayman BUILT Landmark Group of Companies Inc.
Supplies a Service Directly to a CHBA - ER Builder/Renovator A & B Concrete Pumping (2007) Ltd Bluebird Contracting Services Ltd. Landlie Consulting ltd Pals Geomatics Corp. General Member Sales Person of the Year Josh Cudmore - Progressive Home Warranty Matt Kratzmann - Igloo Building Supplies Group Peter Rudanec - Glenora Lumber & Buidling Supplies Ltd. Quang Nhan - A & B Concrete Pumping (2007) Ltd Wade Franks - Ply Gem
Environmental Recognition Award Multi - Family Dolce Vita Homes LP Landmark Group of Companies Inc. Builder/Realtor Co - Operation Award Christy Cantera - Re/MAX River City Mani Bagga - Royal Lepage Noralta Real Estate Timothy Baker - RE/Max Real estate
To learn more about the CHBA – Edmonton Region, visit chbaedmonton.ca. For a full list of Awards of Excellence in Housing finalists, visit online at excellenceinhousing.ca.
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1 COVENTRY HOMES Castle Downs Rd. & McCrae Ave.
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7 BELLWETHER PARK 132 Ave. & 132 St.
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138 St & 167 Ave. 3 AVIVA
11 STARLING DUPLEXES
BY CARRINGTON COMMUNITIES
BY ROHIT COMMUNITIES
508 Griesbach Parade NW
2407 Sparrow Crescent 12 LEGACY POINTE
8 CAERNARRON KEEP FIRST PLACE PROGRAM
BY CARRINGTON COMMUNITIES
BY LANDMARK COMMUNITIES
507 Albany Way
14621 - 121 St. NW
4 ALTIUS SKYVIEW
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12815 Cumberland Rd. 5 ALOFT SKYVIEW BY STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENTS
12804 - 140 Ave.
18230 - 104A Street 13 STARLING AT BIG LAKE BY ROHIT LAND DEVELOPMENT
137 Ave & Ray Gibbons Dr. 14 JUNO TOWNHOMES
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2405 Sparrow Common 10 URBAN CENTURY
BY CONCEPT HOMES MASTER BUILDER
BY SLOKKER CANADA WEST
2570 Pegasus Blvd.
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Tips to brighten your mood and
keep you warm and cosy this winter WITH THE DARK DAYS (AND NIGHTS) of winter upon us, it’s hard to stay upbeat and not want to curl up in a ball and hibernate until spring. Fortunately, I have some tips to help get you out of that winter funk, embrace our cold and dark climate, and stay warm at the same time.
— this is an easy way to create a nice centrepiece that can be changed with the seasons. Another easy winter DIY project is to spice up your bland and outdated accessories; sometimes all it takes is a can of spray paint and some bright colours to really add punch to a space. I have used Krylon to spray bathroom drawer pulls, vases and even kids accessories that need new life and new colour!
Colour – You’d be surprised by the impact colour can have on your mood. Add colour into your space with your pillows and accessories — my Jo Alcorn pillows have great colours to choose from. A good trick I use is to fill a mirrored tray with white or bright accessories
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Cosy corner – Honestly, there is nothing I love doing more than curling up in front of a fire with a cup of tea and a good book on a cold winter’s night. Create a corner in your home that you can use as your chill-zone (without …continued on page 50
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Multifunctional spaces: Rooms that serve a dual purpose While some spaces in a home are typically allocated their own room — like a walk-in closet or an office — there are ways to design a space so that it serves a dual purpose. Here are our top picks for how you can kill two birds with one… room.
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the chill that is!). If you’ve been thinking of installing a fireplace in your space and have access to natural gas, I love the look and feel of the KozyHeat Birchwood unit (the price point is also one of the best on the market). If you are in a condo, or don’t have access to natural gas, there are great electric options out there (I even have one in my own home). Dimplex has a huge assortment of units that have such realistic flames people often mistake it for a gas unit. These units are great for condos, small spaces and also make a great addition to a feature wall. This year they have launched a new Prism Series that is perfect for small spaces.
Outside-in – I love the look and feel of natural fibres inside the home. My go-to for anything nature inspired is Artemano, a Canadian company that makes great one-of-a-kind pieces. Grab a couple of comfy chairs or stools made from tree trunks, light some candles, and settle in with a good book.
Ever dreamed of using an entire bedroom as a closet, but figured you’d need the space as a guest bedroom as well? Here’s how you can satisfy both needs: make your spare room into the walk-in closet you’ve always dreamed of having, but add a futon or even a murphy bed. Voila! You have yourself a walk-in closet that works as a guest bedroom part-time.
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Mood lifters – If you’re still having trouble snapping out of your winter funk, one thing I make sure to do daily is get outside for a brisk walk with my dogs — even that little bit of sunshine and fresh air helps. I also love anything natural that helps boost my mood and energy. That’s why I always have my kettle handy — the Cameo Blue stovetop kettle by KitchenAid brightens up my kitchen, and a selection of herbal teas perks me up. Finally, I love fresh flowers and think everyone should keep them in their home year-round. Use a few, or all, of these tips and suggestions to brighten your mood this winter. Wishing you warm and cosy days!
Ladders are one of the latest decor crazes — and they can serve multiple purposes. If you need some extra space for overnight guests, try adding a mattress overtop a room with a quaint ladder, and you have yourself a functional — and hip — loft bed. See Sonia Bell’s full list of dual purpose room ideas online. Read the full story…
Jo Alcorn is a design specialist and designer on HGTV’s Home to Win out this spring. She has her own furniture collection, signature pillow and dog bed line and is known for her savvy design concepts. Visit Jo at whitewashco.ca
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The completed Fox One, and construction progress on Fox Two.
Live in Edmonton’s best downtown location Fox Two, at 33 storeys, is the taller of the Fox Towers project and is situated on the corner of 102 Avenue and the 104 Street Promenade, the popular and most sought-after downtown Edmonton neighbourhood. On the list of 2013’s Best Streets in Canada, the 104 Street Promenade is home to eclectic shops, restaurants and a summertime farmers’ market, and has the highest walkscore in the city at 98/100*. Within two blocks of your doorstep is the new Rogers Arena, the surrounding Ice District, City Center shopping mall, Edmonton’s financial district, YMCA and two LRT lines giving you immediate access to all Edmonton has to offer, including West Edmonton Mall and the University of Alberta. With Fox One completely sold out and fully occupied, Fox Two is the last opportunity to own a brand new luxurious condo on this street.
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Downtown Edmonton Transforming into the future By Sonia Bell
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DOWNTOWN EDMONTON is in the
midst of a huge resurgence. With a number of developments underway, the area is rapidly growing into a vibrant community, transforming into both a residential and commercial area, sporting an increasingly diverse and up-beat nature. Lifestyle Known for an abundance of events, Edmonton has established itself as “The Festival City.” Churchhill Square holds a number of festivals in the summer pertaining to music, performing arts, visual arts and sports. The art district is also well known, contributing to the artistic appeal of the downtown core. Vibe Downtown Edmonton epitomizes versatility. The area offers trendy shops and boutiques, beautiful views and landmarks, and is a financial hub
for the city. It has a sense of vibrancy that is continually on the increase and hosts many festivals right in the heart of downtown, contributing to the neighbourhood’s vitality. Meet the neighbours The downtown area has a diverse crowd. The neighbourhood attracts young professionals and students who wish to live near work and school, while at the same time enjoy nearby restaurants and pubs. Artistic types are drawn to the art district, comprising a musical theatre, theatre school, galleries and museums. In the area The real estate market has grown rapidly over the past few years, with homes in high demand. Similar to many downtown neighbourhoods, the average cost of living downtown is greater than the overall average for the city.
29% OWNERS
Most common home type HIGHRISE Top leisure activities RESTAURANT, RESTO-BAR OR PUB PARKS/CITY GARDENS BARS/RESTAURANT BARS
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Planes, trains & automobiles There are five LRT stations throughout downtown and buses that stop at malls, major attractions and offices. A 13-km indoor pedway links to major shopping centres, restaurants and the movie theatre, so you don’t have to brave the cold in winter. The ‘vroom’ service is a direct shuttle bus to West Edmonton mall, the largest mall in North America.
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COLOUR OUTSIDE THE LINES… BY C. MARIE HEBSON Instead of trending this year I wanted to highlight one of my favorite ways to design – that is thinking out side the box. If you need to label this then the general styling of this is a Boho Chic look. Boho is whimsical, fun, wild, with bold hits of colour, texture and pattern. There is no set rules other than to know when to pull back and when to push boundaries. Designing outside the lines is a mind set and it is as individual as we are, it is the interior designer’s expertise to find out what turns you on, and what doesn’t to make this look successful. Here are a few of my favorite looks in more original interior designs, be wild, carefree – design your space and colour outside the lines!
1. SCALE OF PATTERN Taking the green as a neutral and mixing small with large patterns takes a seasoned professional or a good friend that knows patterns, like a quilter. Becareful though, I’ve seen many a quilted look in an interior space that just doesn’t transition well into interiors. What you’d be happy to live with in a throw blanket, doesn’t always relate back well into a living space!
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2. ARTWORK Investing in artwork you love can elevate a space from great to fabulous with just one painting. Shown here is a Work in Blue, which then is repeated down into the space in your upholstered furnishings. What keeps this interesting is the mixture of blues used.
3. WHIMSY We’ve talked about whimsy before, rather than be so ridged with your paint lines, why not wing it! Look how amazing this looks in a childs bedroom – so what if the lines don’t match up perfectly, this is a very cool look, and can be applied in a variety of style genres and room types.
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4. GO BOLD Wow, this dining room packs a punch! Don’t be afraid to mix your colour palette in smaller upholstered items like your dining chairs. Makes a statement rather than the typical sea of beige and gray.
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5. AREA RUG Shown here is a more traditional area rug pattern using a bold colour palette. This would be your inspiration point and you’d build a room from this item. Use unique accessories to make your space feel pulled together, if you can’t find the exact colour – then paint them to match!
Shown here are a compilation of items found online to compose her article. Should you want information on any of these products, don’t hesitate to contact our design studio.
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1025sq.ft. OF LUXURY LIvING SPACE 2 BEDROOMS • 2 BATHROOMS • UNDERGROUND PARKING INCLUDED FROM THE
$180’s
Plus GST
PAYMENTS FROM $311 BI-WEEKLY* *(based OAC, 20% down, 2.59% 25 year mortgage)
(DEPENDING ON LOCATION AND uNIT TyPE)
CITY SCAPE CORNER UNIT UNDERGROUND HEATED PARKING
OUTLOOK
NATURAL LIGHT-FILLED LIVING SPACE
DREAM 10' 5" X 10' 3"
EXPANSIVE BALCONY
CONNECT
MODERN OPEN CONCEPT LIVING SPACE LINEN
11' 10" X 13' 9"
INVITING BREAKFAST NOOK
SPACIOUS SECOND BATH WITH ELEGANT GRANITE COUNTER TOP
BREAKFAST
CRAFTSMAN HARDWOOD CABINETS HIGH-END STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES BEAUTIFUL GRANITE COUNTER TOPS
REFRESH D
CREATE
UPSCALE OVER-THE RANGE MICROWAVE
DINE
STORAGE
10' 9" X 13' 6"
W/D
CONVENIENT IN-SUITE STORAGE
LARGE MASTER BEDROOM DREAM
DESIGNER TILE FLOORS
11' 0" X 11' 2"
SPACIOUS WALK-IN CLOSET
GREET WORK
ENSUITE MASTER SPA BATH WITH ELEGANT GRANITE COUNTER TOP
WIC
7' 1" X 7' 10"
SPA
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LARGE WORKING SPACE
Now’s the Time Whether your timeline is 30, 60 or 90 days, we have something that will suit the demands of life’s fun and sometimes crazy schedule.
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