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2017 could be your window of opportunity. Skyrocketing real estate prices – particularly in Toronto and Vancouver – dominated the headlines in 2016. But that story could change.

According to ReMax’s Housing Market Outlook for 2017, home prices across Canada are expected to rise by two per cent – that’s right, they’re still on the up-swing, but at a much slower pace than we’ve experienced in recent years.

Zeroing in on Alberta’s housing markets, ReMax expects an up-tick in activity following relative stability in 2016, when moderate declines in sales and prices came as a result of the prolonged recovery of the oil sector. Looking ahead to the second half of 2017 and into 2018, buyer activity is expected to pick up, supported by employment opportunities in the oil sector and the recent approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline, which is also expected to boost the provincial economy.

To make a long story short, there is a light at the end of the tunnel for hopeful homebuyers – of which there are many.

Home ownership remains a priority for Canadians, according to a recent ReMax survey conducted by Leger. Fifty-three per cent of respondents expressed intent to purchase a home, and 47 per cent intend to do so in the next five to 10 years.

If you’re among them, start planning your purchase now. Explore locations and different housing options. An open mind is your greatest asset.

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Your Home From the moment you step inside Ara Condos, you will notice its clean, sophisticated details and contemporary designer finishes in the corridors and common areas. Each suite is finished beautifully and has laminate or hardwood flooring throughout suite entry, kitchen, living and dining areas. Your kitchen comes equipped with contemporary cabinets in designer colours, stylish laminate, granite, or quartz countertops, a four-piece stainless steel appliance package, built-in dishwasher, space-saving microwave range hood, and convenient flush eating bar. In-suite laundry with stacking washer and dryer is standard, as is the designer lighting package and decora-style switches.

Currently, there are two showsuites open for viewing: The Abbey and The Lombard. The Abbey suite is a 894 square foot floorplan that features two bedrooms and two full baths. The master bedroom has a large walk-through closet that connects to a four-piece ensuite. It has an open concept kitchen, dining and living space—great for entertaining.

There is a tech area, large pantry, linen closet in your bathroom, and of course the in-suite laundry.

The 977 square-foot Lombard showsuite is an openconcept 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with a bit more room than The Abbey for some extra dining space. The bedrooms are also located on opposite sides of the suite to ensure privacy. The master has a large walk-through closet and four-piece ensuite.

Get a feel for the premium finishes available at Ara Condos when you walk on the rich, engineered hardwood and run your hands across the premium quartz countertops.

Your Neighborhood Lake Summerside—an exclusive, one-of-a-kind neighborhood in Edmonton—is a place where every amenity is only steps away. It’s a place to belong, where community means more than just the home you live in. There are walking paths, parks, green spaces, and an amazing 32-acre, clean water lake that is exclusive to residents of Summerside. Imagine spending your evenings and weekends swimming, fishing, playing, paddling, and building sand castles on the beach, all just minutes from your home.

The Community of Lake Summerside is located just minutes from South Edmonton Common where you will find one of Edmonton’s premier openair shopping and entertainment destinations.

From supercenters like Wal-Mart, Superstore, and Canada’s largest Canadian Tire, to specialty stores such as Hockey Life and Mastermind Toys, to delicious restaurants such as The Keg, Earl’s and Milestones, you could spend all day there. After your day of shopping and dinner, take in a movie at the Cineplex Odeon, or take in some entertainment at The Rec Room, Edmonton’s largest entertainment center where you can catch your favourite comedian, watch your favourite sports team on one of the many big screens, or try your hand at some of the best video games out there!

Special Offer Ara Condos in Summerside is open Monday – Thursday, 3:00pm8:00pm, Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays noon – 5:00pm. Come in and ask Amanda about our amazing promotions with up to $20,000 off select suites. Come tour our beautiful new showsuites, the Abbey and the Lombard, and see everything the building and community has to offer. You won’t want to miss this “suite” opportunity!

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Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Edmonton Region introduces new president THE CANADIAN HOME BUILDERS’

Association Canadian Home Builders’ Association - Edmonton Region (CHBA-ER) has announced Colin Wiebe as its 45th president. Wiebe succeeds Steve Ruggiero, president of Kimberley Homes Group.

Wiebe has been an integral member of the CHBA-ER over the past five years. A law school graduate from the University of Kent in Canterbury, he serves on both the Edmonton Region and Alberta CHBA boards, including most recently as the vice-president, Edmonton Region.

As a member of the All Weather Windows ownership group, Wiebe has advanced professionally in a variety of operational and leadership positions during his 16 years with the company. Launched in 1978 by a group of Edmonton entrepreneurs, All Weather Windows has nine branches across Canada, is a member of the CHBA on a national level and a member of 18 other local home builder’s associations nationwide.

“Our Association is about to face the most stringent year of regulation in modern time, not only in Edmonton, not only in Alberta, but nationally,” says Wiebe. “The question becomes what will we do in 2017 to address this? Advocacy is a key strategic imperative for 2017. This will be one of our major goals to leverage the relationships that we re-built over the past four years to achieve results for our industry, association, and ultimately, our members.

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Wiebe was elected president at the Association’s recent annual general meeting.

Looking ahead, Wiebe says collaboration will continue to be key within the industry when facing a number of challenges in the coming year.

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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Neighbourhood Profile

Westmount

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Fast facts

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Family structure WESTMOUNT IN EDMONTON was

called “a neighbourhood displaying the best of both worlds,” by Avenue magazine, and one of the Top 10 in the city. The residential streets are quiet while 124th Street keeps up an urban buzz. Bordered by the busy arteries of 111th avenue, Stony Plain and Groat Road located northwest of downtown, this is a classic older neighbourhood that knows how to roll with urban trends.

The vibe More than a century in the making, Westmount retains its old-world charm while the business strip on 124th Street has become a hip locale of newer shops and restaurants. It is a walkable neighbourhood with beautiful trees providing a canopy over the streets. In the summer, the 124th Street Grand Market takes over a small section of 108th Avenue on Thursday nights and June features the Nextfest arts festival.

Meet the neighbours Since its inception, Westmount has attracted young professionals.

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from Statistics Canada, a large number of residents here are young (between the ages of 20 and 40) and the majority of them have postsecondary education.

Planes, trains and automobiles According to Statistics Canada, the majority of residents in Westmount drove to work in 2011. The community is just minutes from downtown and Groat Road gives a quick route across the river to reach the university and south Edmonton.

Plenty of bus routes pass through Westmount and with the proposed Valley Line of the LRT going right down Stony Plain Road, residents may soon have access to the LRT system.

Dollars and sense With a mix of renters and owners, Westmount has developed tastes for all budgets. From the higher-end boutiques on High Street to the more budget-friendly shops along 124th Street, the area has a lot to offer for a wide range of income levels. Art lovers can go for a stroll along the Gallery Walk and browse through several different galleries for free.

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By Lydia McNutt

THE BANK OF CANADA IS WARNING of rising household

debt and housing prices... again. This familiar theme was echoed in December 2016 and previously, in June 2016, in the Bank’s Financial System Review (FSR) – a twiceyearly report that examines and analyzes Canada’s overall macro-financial conditions.

The Bank highlighted elevated levels of Canadian household debt as a key vulnerability in most Canadian cities, but particularly in Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto.

“The most important risk remains household financial stress and a sharp correction in house prices, triggered by a large and persistent nationwide rise in unemployment,” the report outlines. “The likelihood of this risk materializing, however, remains low.”

Canada’s overheating housing markets will experience a cooling effect thanks to recent changes to mortgage financing rules and other housing sector policies, “which will dampen activity in the sector and improve the quality of new mortgages,” the Bank reported.

The latest round of mortgage rule changes took effect in October 2016 and now require high-ratio mortgages

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to qualify at the Bank’s posted rate – currently 4.64 per cent – to guarantee the ability to make mortgage payments in a more realistic rate environment.

The new rules also require that the Gross Debt Service ratio (total housing costs including mortgage, taxes and heating) not exceed 39 per cent of a borrower’s gross income while the Total Debt Service ratio (housing costs plus all other debt payments) not exceed 44 per cent.

Other policy measures include Vancouver’s new 15-percent foreign buyers’ tax and the new vacant home tax.

The Bank calculates that 31 per cent of Canada’s highratio mortgages issued in the past year would not have qualified under the new rules.

The good news is that the new mortgage rules are expected to have the desired effect of reigning in housing market activity and reducing mortgage debt.

“While the impact of these measures will be concentrated in regions where house prices are the highest relative to income, such as Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary, they will also have important effects at a national level.”

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Advice | HOME SWEET HOME

How to kick your home-buyer’s remorse to the curb

By Lydia McNutt

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MANY QUESTIONS will cross your mind in the months and weeks leading up to the closing date on your new home. Did I choose the right location? Did I pay too much?

Should I have waited out this hot market?

We’ve all heard of buyer’s remorse.

Maybe it’s that canary yellow convertible that caught your eye at the car dealership, when you were there only to get an oil change. It could be that Florida timeshare that tempted you in the dead of winter.

Or perhaps it’s, dare I say it, the home you just purchased. Gasp!

When it comes to buying a home, a little anxiety and even some doubt as to whether you’ve made the right decision is normal. It’s a big investment and a huge commitment – financial and emotional.

As the closing date drew near on my most recent home purchase, I was rightfully swept up in a whirlwind of excitement, anxiety and stress bordering on distress. First of all, my new house is more expensive.

Second, it’s further away. Third, it’s a new community. (Well, not new new, but new to me.) While I was well aware of these factors when I made my offer – and I still consider it worth the trade-off – I couldn’t help those pangs of fear as I prepared for my move.

So, how to curb those niggling thoughts of “What if…” and “If only I...”? Here are three ways to leave the buyer’s remorse at the door.

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1 | Stop looking. You’ve had your eyes glued to the real estate listings for months now, and you’ve finally purchased your dream home. While it’s tough to go cold turkey, click “unsubscribe” on those realtor emails and move on to the next chapter of your life – the literal move. If you keep looking at listings, you’ll find something in a more convenient location, or at a cheaper price, or better in some way. Why are you torturing yourself? You were happy with your decision to buy when you made it, so stop looking for the bigger, better deal.

2 | Stop listening. You’ve made your buying decision based on your needs and wants. You were confident with your purchase... until Uncle Joe tsk-tsked and dug up that newspaper article he’s been saving for you about the housing market crash that’s apparently coming next year. No one knows for certain what will happen in the future, but here’s one likely possibility: by sitting on the fence and waiting for “perfect market conditions,” you could miss out on a really great opportunity right now. Don’t be overcome by analysis paralysis. If the timing is right for you, go for it.

3 | Stop worrying. You’ve done your homework, haven’t you? You’ve scoped out a variety of locations with a close look at the amenities (present or planned in the future), home types and prices. You’ve set a budget. You’ve been preapproved at a mortgage interest rate and terms that you can afford.

You’ve saved for a down payment and closing costs. You’ve got your team of professionals: realtor, home inspector, lawyer. What more could you have done? Buying a new home – especially for the first time – is stressful, but ask yourself if your fears are founded on facts, or just a common case of cold feet?

Nothing will ruin your home-buying happiness like having it engulfed in a wave of irrational fear. In your home purchase, as in life, regret nothing and enjoy every moment.

Lydia McNutt is an award-winning writer and the senior editor of New Condo Guide. Lydia’s love of architecture, interior design and the written word have landed her happily at YP NextHome, where real estate rules. Lydia can be reached at Lydia.McNutt@ypnexthome.ca, and follow her on Twitter @LydiasTweets

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4 ways to save your down payment faster

By Alyssa Furtado

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Trying to save for a down payment on a home can be a difficult task. To speed things up, here are some tips to make saving easier.

Set a savings goal When you decide to set a savings goal, it’s best to have an exact number in mind. You don’t want to start your home-buying journey with an inaccurate estimate of how much you’ll need.

Once you have an idea of what the prices are for homes in your target area, you’ll have a much clearer picture of how much you’ll need to save. And a mortgage affordability calculator will show you the maximum purchase price you can qualify for. When you know that amount, you can determine how much you’ll need to save each year, month or week.

Find other sources for your down payment If the savings goal seems difficult to reach, there are likely other sources you can tap to reach your target faster. Lump-sum contributions can come from a range of sources, like: » Income tax refunds » An RRSP (be sure to take advantage of the Home Buyers’ Plan) » Selling assets (such as a car) » Parents or family members Next, look at other ways to save.

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you have an aggressive savings goal, you may need to cut expenses by a large amount. Canceling your TV subscription, moving to a cheaper rental, or giving up a second car can lead to significant savings.

Keep track of your progress When you want to check how close you are to your savings goal, it helps to monitor your progress. You can do this in a spreadsheet and update it each time you make a contribution.

It’s also helpful to create projections and see whether you’re on track. As you see how much closer you are to your goal, it can be quite motivating.

You can create your own savings spreadsheet or choose from a number that are available online. If it’s not perfect, you can always make some changes and customize it to suit your needs. To motivate yourself, consider giving yourself a reward if you can reach your monthly or quarterly savings goals.

Reaffirm your motivation Motivation is key to any savings goal.

But staying motivated can sometimes be difficult if you’re trying to save

more than the minimum five per cent down payment in a short time.

For example, if you don’t want to pay mortgage insurance, you’ll need to save 20 per cent of the purchase price. This is a significant amount of money, but it’ll save you a lot of money because your interest costs will be even lower in the long run.

Make sure to get the best mortgage rate to save even more money.

Knowing that a larger down payment can reduce the amount required for monthly mortgage payments is often enough to motivate some homebuyers to save more for a down payment.

The bottom line Saving for a down payment can be daunting, but it shouldn’t take decades to save. If you use these tips, you’ll be able to cut down the amount of time you need to save and become a homeowner sooner.

Alyssa Furtado is founder and CEO of RateHub.ca, a website that compares mortgage rates, credit cards and deposit rates with the goal to empower Canadians to search smarter and save money.

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Albert Trail and the Anthony Henday – plus, they are located near an abundance of shopping centers and natural pathways.

Residents can sit back and relax (no need for that lawn mower or snow blower) in a low maintenance environment that is just moments away from a variety of first-rate amenities.

The Villas at Lacombe Park feature two different lifestyle options. The Lynx is ideal for those who desire carefree condo living – no yard work or shoveling required! The second option available within the Villas at Lacombe Park is the Terrace. These homes

include all the same attractive finishings and features of the Lynx; however, offer a range of sizes to choose from. A Home Owner Association replaces of condo fees at the Terrace.

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By Lydia McNutt

When it comes to Canada’s real estate landscape, 2016 certainly had its ups and downs. Here are our top newsmakers of the year – some good news, some bad news, but all essential reading for the smart homebuyer in 2017.

1 Fort McMurray wildfires A wildfire had been reported southwest of Fort McMurray, Alberta on May 1. That, in itself, is not unusual for this region.

Fort McMurray is an area in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo in northeastern Alberta, surrounded by the Athabasca oil sands and Boreal forest. By May 3, the fire had quickly spread through the town, destroying 2,400 homes and buildings and forcing Alberta’s largest wildfire evacuation. The fires continued to burn across northern Alberta and into Saskatchewan. When they were finally deemed “under control” on July 5, it was two months, 1.5 million acres, and a cost of $3.58 billion – the costliest insured natural disaster in Canadian history, as per the Insurance Bureau of Canada. The effect on real estate in The Prairies was doubly dark, adding to the area’s existing

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2 Trump takes the win, Immigration Canada site crashes When the U.S. sneezes, Canada catches a cold. So, after a year of dominating the headlines, when Donald Trump won the presidential election in November – much to the chagrin of many Americans and people around the world – the ripple effect was immediate. With the election results revealed, Citizenship and Immigration

Canada’s website crashed due to a traffic surge. Could our American neighbours be planning a move to Canada in an attempt to escape Trumpdom? But it’s not as easy as packing your bags and taking a road trip.

The Government of Canada plans to welcome 300,000 immigrants in 2017. Of these, 172,500 will be taken in on economic grounds, which includes applicants and accompanying family members in federal and provincial programs, business immigrants, caregivers, and skilled workers and business immigrants. Another 84,000

will be family members of existing residents. Then, 40,000 will be refugees and protected persons, and another 3,500 will be taken in on humanitarian, compassion and “other.”

3 This was all over the news before Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) even made the official announcement. The federal housing agency upgraded its risk rating for Canada’s housing markets from “moderate” to “strong” in its Housing Market Assessment, citing problematic conditions overall due to four key factors: 1. over-heating, when sales greatly outpace new listings in the market for existing homes; 2. acceleration of housing prices; 3. over-valuation of house prices in comparison to levels that can be supported by housing market fundamentals; and 4. over-building when the rental market vacancy rate and/or the inventory of new builds that are unsold is elevated.

Of Canada’s 15 major markets assessed, nine – or 60 per cent – showed moderate or strong evidence of over-valuation, seven showed evidence of overbuilding, and four showed evidence of price acceleration and overheating.

CMHC highlighted that this problem isn’t exclusive to Canada’s priciest markets, but is slipping into the suburbs.

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4 PM Justin Trudeau’s 2016 Budget Wait a minute… We had a little election of our own recently, didn’t we? Since revealing his inaugural 2016 Budget, we thought it might be a good time to grade this former teacher and Canada’s current PM, Justin Trudeau, on his housing promises – and delivery. We looked at the Home Buyers’ Plan, rental/affordable housing, and housing policy. So, how’s he doing? C– Time to hit the books, Mister Prime Minister.

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5 BC implements foreign buyers’ tax While on the topic of rising home prices, the British Columbia government introduced a controversial 15-per-cent property transfer tax on foreign nationals who buy real estate in Metro Vancouver, with the aim of curbing low vacancy rates and reigning in the out-of-control home prices. So, why the controversy? Also known as Bill 28, the new tax was criticized by the real estate industry due to: 1. lack of industry consultation and no warning that this was coming down the pipe; 2. the size of the tax; 3. a lack of a grandfather clause, which left many pre-sales buyers on the hook and introduced unnecessary uncertainty into the market; 4. and how the government failed to take into account the fact that it appeared that the market was slowing down previously, regardless of the new tax.

The new tax took effect on Aug. 2, but as of Dec. 2, the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board reported that home buyer and seller activity remained near historical averages.

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Again, rising home prices and low lending rates prompted our third newsmaker of 2016 – the mortgage stress test. On Oct. 17, the federal government implemented changes to Canada’s mortgage lending rules to help reduce the risk of a housing market crash. Under the new rules, homebuyers with a high-ratio mortgage (which is required when buyers have less than 20 per cent of the purchase price) must qualify at

a rate that is much higher than what is currently being offered by mortgage lenders. At the time of writing, the best rate for a five-year fixed mortgage was 2.34 per cent (source: Rate Hub).

Under the new rules, buyers would have to qualify at the Bank of Canada’s benchmark rate of 4.64 per cent. This, all in an effort to shield highly indebted Canadians from spending more than they can afford in a more realistic rate environment.

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Wrapping up our list for 2016, but perhaps tops for 2017, the National Housing Strategy is a biggie. The federal government recently kick-started efforts to begin building a National Housing Strategy that addresses issues, from affordable housing to rental housing to home ownership, and create a plan that is equitable across differing economies, markets and conditions. This resulted in consultations with provincial bodies, industry experts and others – including everyday Canadians. Job 1: tackle the affordable housing issue.

The hope is that the consultative process – dubbed “Let’s Talk Housing” – yields solutions that make more sense than unilateral policy changes, such as the latest round of mortgage rule changes.

We’ll see what the new year brings on this front.

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Wye Rd.

5 REFLECTIONS

BY CHRISTENSON GROUP

100 Axbridge Gate

111 Festival Way. Sales centre 5001 Eton Blvd.

BY ABBEY LANE HOMES

Axbridge Gate off of Lakeland Dr. 3 ETON PARK ESTATES

BY CHRISTENSON GROUP

5001 Eton Blvd.

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2 ASPEN TRAILS

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Range Rd. 232

MAP LISTINGS

Range Rd. 233

14

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TO EDMONTON

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BY ROHIT COMMUNITIES

100 Axbridge Gate

7 Min. to Edmonton

Beaumont 1

Coloniale Way

Rue Montalet

44 St.

50 St.

57 St.

55 Ave. 52 Ave.

50 Ave. 2

43 Ave.

60 St.

3

30 Ave. Hwy 625

MAP LISTINGS

1 COVENTRY HOMES 50 Ave. & 57 St.

(Nisku Rd.)

2 GOUDREAU HEIGHTS

3 MONTROSE ESTATES

BY CHRISTENSON COMMUNITIES

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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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).

Dennis Warwa Area Sales Representative for Landmark Homes

LandmarkHomes.ca it’s what’s inside

lvd .

Leduc

48 St.

50 Ave.

50 St.

Grant MacEwan Blvd.

High way 2

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Telford Lake

Black Gold Dr. Black Gold Dr.

Dr. Park South

St. 50

1

Hig hw ay

Rollyview Rd. 2A

Dr. Southfork 3 2

Simpkins Wynd

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1 WINDROSE

3 SOUTHFORK

BY LANDMARK COMMUNITIES

BY JAYMAN MODUS

61 Windrose Drive

319 Southfork Dr

2 THE RUSHES OF SOUTHFORK

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

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THE

ADVANTAGE!

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2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhomes with attached garage from $264,900!

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Buyers’ Resources | MORTGAGE RATES

Compare mortgage rates for your best deal CHARTERED BANKS

variable

ATB Financial Alterna Bank

6 months

1 year

2 years

3 years

4 years

5 years

2.5000

4.1000

3.0400

2.3900

2.4500

4.0000

2.7900

2.7400

2.5900

2.6900

2.7900

2.5900

2.8400

2.7400

Alterna Savings

2.4500

4.0000

2.7900

2.7400

2.5900

2.8400

2.7400

Bank of Montreal

2.8500

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

-

6.2000

2.8400

2.8900

2.9500

2.9900

2.8900

DUCA Financial Services

2.5000

-

3.0400

2.9400

2.9400

3.1400

2.5900

Effort Trust

-

4.4500

3.3500

3.5000

3.7000

4.3000

4.3500

Equitable Bank

-

-

3.1400

3.0400

3.6500

4.3900

4.6400

First Calgary Financial

-

4.0000

2.8900

2.8900

2.5400

2.7900

2.7400

First National Financial

2.3500

3.1000

2.2900

2.4900

2.5900

2.6900

2.8400

FirstOntario Credit Un.

2.5000

4.3400

2.7900

2.4900

2.6400

2.7400

2.8400

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

2.6900

ICICI Bank Canada

3.0500

-

2.9400

2.9400

2.9400

2.9900

2.9900

Investors Group Trust

2.7000

4.2000

3.1400

3.0900

3.3900

3.8900

4.6400

Laurentian Bank Canada

2.7000

4.4000

2.8900

2.8400

3.3900

3.8900

4.7400

League Svgs & Mortgage

-

4.4500

2.9900

2.5900

2.6500

2.7000

2.8900

Libro Credit Union

-

3.7500

2.6000

2.6500

2.6900

2.6900

2.6900

London Life

2.7000

4.2000

3.1400

3.0900

3.3900

3.8900

4.6400

Luminus Financial

3.2500

-

3.2500

3.2000

3.6500

4.0000

4.5000

Manulife Bank

2.6000

4.4500

3.0000

2.9400

2.8400

2.7900

2.8900

Manulife Trust

-

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

2.5400

National Bank

2.7000

4.4000

3.1400

3.0400

3.3900

3.8900

4.7400

PACE Savings & Credit Un

-

5.0000

3.0400

2.8400

3.3900

3.8900

4.4900

Parama Credit Union

2.6500

-

2.8000

2.8500

2.9500

3.0500

3.1500

Peace Hills Trust

-

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

-

-

2.3900

2.3900

2.3900

2.4900

2.4900

T-D Mortgage

2.8500

3.1400

3.0400

2.8400

3.4400

3.8900

4.6400

Tangerine

2.7000

-

3.1900

3.2400

3.4900

3.6900

3.7900

WFCU Credit Union

-

4.4500

3.0000

3.0400

3.6500

4.3900

4.6400

Your Neighbourhood C.U.

-

-

2.7990

2.8900

3.0900

3.1500

2.9400

ONLINE CALCULATOR ypnexthome.ca/mortgage-calculator PREPARED BY CANNEX ON DECEMBER 16, 2016 This information is current as of the date and time posted and is subject to change without notice. © Copyright 2016 CANNEX Financial Exchanges Limited. All rights reserved.

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106 Ave.

101 Ave.

BASELINE RD.

98 Ave.

90 Ave.

ood Park Fwy. Sherw

17 St.

d. rR pe Ro

86 St.

63 Ave.

34 St.

.

Rd yll Arg

50 St.

99 St.

76 Ave.

75 St.

83 St.

Whyte - 82 Ave.

Whitemud Fwy.

51 Ave.

38 Av e.

39 Ave.

8

43 Ave.

30 St.

4

5

Calgary Trail North QE II

91 St.

Millwoods Rd.

34 Ave.

1

2

23 Ave.

Parsons Rd.

3

91 St.

66 St.

1

9 6 10

41 Ave.

5

9

SOUTHERN SPRINGS

BY ROHIT COMMUNITIES

BY PARK HOMES

812 Welsh Dr.

2845 - 43 Ave NW

655 Watt Blvd.

ARA

6

WALKER LAKE LANDING

7

BY CARLISLE DEVELOPMENTS

Corner of Welsh Dr. & Watt Blvd SE LAUREL LANDING

BY LANDMARK HOMES

AURORA

10

BY MELCOR HOMES 1090 & 1092 Watt Promenade SW

4008 Savaryn Dr. SW

4

LARKSPUR LANDING

BY LANDMARK HOMES

BY CARRINGTON COMMUNITIES

3

Ellerslie Rd.

7

2

STONEHAVEN CONDOS

50 St.

Anthony Henday Dr. 216

101 St.

MAP LISTINGS

11

BY LANDMARK HOMES 804 Walsh Drive SW.

ELEMENTS AT WILLOWHAVEN

11

BY CARRINGTON COMMUNITIES 5521- 7 Avenue SW

8

2215 – 24 St NW

THE VILLAGE AT WALKER LAKES

ALTIUS TAMARACK

BY STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENTS 1530 Tamarack Blvd.

ASPEN MEADOWS

BY LANDMARK HOMES

43A Ave. & 23 St.

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104 St.

51 Ave.

34 Ave.

Rabbit Hill Road

2

14 13

Ellerslie Road

17

21

26 23 8

25

127 St.

141 St.

16

22

7 4

Anthony Henday Dr. Ellerslie Rd.

3

30 Ave.

9

6

50 St.

2 2910

23 Ave.

Blackburne Drive

91 St.

MacEw an Road

Parsons Rd.

24

9 Ave.

20

101 St.

15

19 Ave.

Saddleback Rd.

Dr.

James Mowatt Tr.

Ha dd ow

14

91 St.

23 Ave.

18 28 11

66 St.

119 St.

40 Ave.

SOUTH

WHITEMUD DR.

1

Calgary Trail North QE II

Lansdowne Dr.

105 St.

27

Belgravia Rd.

111 St.

North Saskatchewan River

Ter will ega rD r.

ay Dr. y Hend Anthon

Riverbend Rd.

Fox Dr.

113 St. 109 St.

76 Ave.

QUESNELL BRIDGE

41 Ave.

MAP LISTINGS 1 THE LEGER

BY BRASS III DEVELOPMENTS

625 Leger Way 2 LUX CONDOS

7 CANVAS TOWNHOUSES

BY BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL

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 ROHIT COMMUNITIES 11 GROVE ON 25TH 2632 Bowen Way SW TOWNHOUSES IN 4 ATRIA THE ORCHARDS

BY PARK HOMES

BY BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL 2803 James Mowatt Trail 3305 Orchards Link SW 5 ALLURE 12 CREEKWOOD

BY CARRINGTON LANDING COMMUNITIES

BY CARLISLE GROUP 4042 MacTaggart Dr 11804 - 22 Ave SW 6 ALLARD 13 E’SCAPES TOWNHOMES

BY Z2

BY ROHIT COMMUNITIES

675 Allard Blvd SW

BY CARRINGTON COMMUNITIES

14 CROSSROADS OF RUTHERFORD

19 BEARSPAW CROSSING

BY STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENTS

25 LINK CONDOS AT ELLERSLIE

BY LANDMARK HOMES

1816 & 1820 Rutherford Dr 15 THE SIGNATURE

4105 - 7323 South Terwillegar Dr. 21 LANGDALE TOWNHOMES

5151 Windermere Boulevard 16 GLENRIDDING HEIGHTS TOWNHOMES

BY BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL

2905 141 St SW 27 RIVERS EDGE

BY ROHIT COMMUNITIES

BY ROHIT COMMUNITIES

16003 10 Avenue SW (located off 170 and south of Ellerslie rd) 17 ALTIUS GRAYDON HILL

BY STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENTS

1005 Graydon Hill 18 THE SANDS 4050 Savaryn Dr

11189 Ellerslie Road 26 VISTA POINTE IN CHAPPELE GARDENS

BY PARK HOMES

BY WESTRICH PACIFIC

BY BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL

BY REGENCY DEVELOPMENTS

1508 – 105 St. NW 20 SOUTH TERWILLEGAR

704 176 Street SW 22 PIVOT RUTHERFORD

BY AVERTON HOMES

Ellerslie Rd & 119 St 23 CREEKWOOD CHAPELLE

BY AVERTON HOMES

28 Ave & 141 St 24 TRIUMPH AMBLESIDE

BY CHRISTENSON GROUP

3090 Cameron Hieghts Way 28 THE VILLAGE AT SUMMERSIDE

BY PELHAM

4203 Savaryn Dr SW 29 BRIGHTON 4835 Wright Dr SW

BY STREETSIDE DEVELOPMENTS

1115 Armour Link SW

11080 Ellerslie Road

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Canada’s hottest housing market is…

By Wayne Karl

CANADA’S HOTTEST HOUSING market

is… Hamilton, Ont. Yes, the HamiltonBurlington district – not Vancouver or Toronto. But let’s come back to that.

Prospective homebuyers throughout Canada, if ReMax’s forecast for 2017 is any indication, you’re about to get a break on home prices.

Finally. Even would-be buyers in Vancouver and Toronto – heretofore Canada’s most piping hot housing markets.

After achieving strong price growth – hitting record levels in some markets – over the last couple of years, gains are expected to slow in 2017, creaking open a window of opportunity for those looking to buy a home.

ReMax expects the average home price in Canada to increase two per cent in 2017, according to the realty firm’s 2017 Housing Market Outlook Report.

“Strong demand in Canada’s urban centres is expected to continue throughout next year and into the foreseeable future, as almost half of Canadians plan to buy a home in the next five to 10 years,” says Christopher Alexander, regional director, ReMax Integra OntarioAtlantic Canada Region.

Vancouver and Toronto still garner much of the attention for price growth. High demand and low supply continued to characterize housing markets in these cities throughout 2016, as competition from buyers for limited inventory of single-family homes pushed prices higher.

The average residential sale price increased 13 per cent in Greater Vancouver to $1.02 million, and 17 50 YPNEXTHOME.CA

per cent in the GTA to $725,857. Although demand remains high in both urban centres, limited inventory in the freehold market, the new-15 per-cent foreign buyer tax in Vancouver and the recent tightening of mortgage rules by the federal government are expected to soften market activity in the short term. In 2017, ReMax estimates average residential sale prices will increase by two and eight per cent in Vancouver and the GTA, respectively.

Window of opportunity This slowing growth provides prospective buyers in these two markets a window of opportunity.

“There will certainly be opportunity for first-time buyers in both markets,” Elton Ash, regional executive vice-president, ReMax of Western Canada, told YPNextHome. “The challenge will be in the higher qualification rates for highratio mortgages. Once first-time buyers, in essence, reset their affordability expectations, they will see price advantages in buying in 2017.”

Regional markets in proximity to Canada’s highest-price cities continue to experience steady interest from local move-up buyers and buyers from these cities (so-called “move-over” buyers), who are looking to find a balance between affordability and square footage. The top markets for year-over-year price increases in 2016 were Hamilton-Burlington (20 per cent), Fraser Valley, BC (20 per cent), Barrie, Ont. (16 per cent) and Kelowna, BC (14 per cent).

As for major centres forecast to show the strongest price growth in 2017, Hamilton-Burlington will lead the country at 11 per cent, followed by Kitchener-Waterloo at eight per cent.

“Both areas will benefit from transportation upgrades and strong consumer confidence,” says Ash. “Tech sector growth due to the cheap Canadian dollar is positive for Waterloo, as well.”

The ripple effect of the foreign buyer tax in Vancouver can be felt in the upper end of the GTA and Montreal markets, as some foreign investors are expected to look for properties in these regions rather than Vancouver. New, tighter mortgage insurance criteria for new home buyers is expected to temper local first-time buyer activity across the country in the short term, but is not expected to have a long-term impact in most regions.

Alberta on the rebound The housing markets in Calgary and Edmonton remained relatively stable in 2016, with moderate declines in the number of sales and average residential sale price as a result of the prolonged recovery of the oil sector over the past two years. The average residential sale price in Edmonton decreased by two per cent year-over-year, while Calgary’s average residential sale price decreased by four per cent. Buyer activity is expected to pick up slightly in the second half of 2017 if employment opportunities in the oil sector continue to gradually come back to the province. The recent approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline is also expected to provide a boost to the provincial economy and help keep housing markets relatively stable in next year.

Average Residential Sale Price 2013-2016 and 2017 Outlook 2017 (forecast $)

2017 (forecast %)

2016 (estimate)

2015

2015/2016 % change

2014

2013

$590,450

1.60%

$580,961

$518,153

12%

$507,212

$476,568

$1,040,706

2.00%

$1,020,300

$902,801

13%

$812,652

$767,765

Fraser Valley

$655,500

-5.00%

$690,000

$577,507

20%

$498,703

n/a

Kelowna

$513,642

4.00%

$493,887

$435,074

14%

$424,145

$397,000

Calgary

$402,335

0.00%

$402,335

$417,328

-4%

$484,790

$456,000

Edmonton

$364,000

0.00%

$364,000

$372,511

-2%

$367,038

$351,000

Saskatoon

$351,032

0.00%

$351,032

$355,653

-1%

$361,031

$338,309

Regina

$318,785

0.00%

$318,785

$319,857

0%

$329,379

$320,430

Winnipeg

$297,155

3.00%

$288,500

$281,022

3%

$289,538

$274,373

Windsor-Essex

$237,791

5.00%

$226,468

$201,115

13%

$192,124

$183,518

London-St. Thomas

$295,179

6.00%

$278,471

$264,435

5%

$254,141

$245,737

Sudbury

$261,937

2.00%

$256,801

$250,593

2%

$255,371

$250,518

Kitchener-Waterloo

$413,313

8.00%

$382,697

$348,220

10%

$339,412

$336,325

Hamilton-Burlington

$594,427

11.00%

535,520

$446,961

20%

$388,487

$383,840

Victoria Greater Vancouver

Barrie

$425,730

4.00%

$409,356

$351,554

16%

$319,612

$308,200

Greater Toronto Area

$783,926

8.00%

$725,857

$622,217

17%

$566,626

$522,963

Kingston

$311,712

2.00%

$305,600

$298,000

3%

$287,291

$287,567

Ottawa

$378,359

2.00%

$370,940

$367,632

1%

$362,868

$353,881

Greater Montreal

$368,160

6.00%

$347,321

$337,263

3%

$331,057

$321,059

Quebec City

$259,793

-2.00%

$265,095

$265,204

0%

$264,589

$267,294

Saint John

$182,006

2.50%

$177,567

$175,152

1%

$178,440

$179,351

Halifax-Dartmouth

$292,235

1.50%

$287,916

$278,117

4%

$273,917

$274,153

Charlottetown

$240,250

4.00%

$231,010

$219,460

5%

$219,867

$203,722

St. John’s

$279,356

0.00%

$279,356

$296,812

-6%

$306,405

$301,000

“Alberta will experience a flat market in 2017,” Ash says. “There is light at the end of the tunnel as we get into Q3 and Q4, as oil prices are expected to increase. (Two-thousand and 18) will likely be the rebound year for Alberta.”

Meanwhile in Ottawa...

Market conditions in the nation’s capital were fairly balanced in 2016, with two-per-cent growth in average price. “We see that continuing in 2017, with a one-per-cent increase in average price. All segments of the market are performing well, with

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NOW THAT THE HOLIDAY hustle and

bustle is done for another year, it’s time to pack it all up. Thoughtful packing of seasonal decorations and materials at the end of the holidays for the next year can keep the fun in what is, for some, a stressful time. In other words, it pays to plan – even 12 months ahead.

Careful packing and organization prevents damage and breakage, and ensures you can find everything next year.

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Delicate items » Wrap breakables in tissue or packing paper, or use bubble wrap.

Do not use newspaper – the print may wear off on ornaments. And instead of throwing away used paper or junk mail, run it through a paper shredder – it makes great packing filler. » Boxes with dividers are best to pack ornaments in. They come with adjustable inserts that form individual cells for delicate items. » Keep extra hangers, hooks and ornament parts in a labeled bag or box.

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can quickly test the lights before unwinding them. » Store coloured lights in a dark place to prevent fading – especially blue, green and purple.

Wrapping paper » Hanging garment bags provide good storage for wrapping-paper rolls. Use outside pockets for gift tags, cards and tissue paper. » To protect used rolls of paper, cut an empty wrapping paper tube from end to end and slide it over the roll. » Ribbons and bows can be saved and reused. Pack these loosely so they keep their shape.

Some other considerations » Wrap holiday candles individually in cellophane and store in a cool place so they don’t melt together. » Pack an “open first” box. Place the decorations you use first in here with essentials such as extension cords.

» Use a “wardrobe box” to hang and store seasonal clothing that you only wear twice a year like that special snowman sweater from your mother-in-law or that flashing Christmas tie. This way you can find it, wear it, and store it away on a hanger easily. » Take special care if you are storing your items in a damp area. Don’t store boxes near sources of heat and moisture. » Label every box. The more detailed the description, the easier it will be to find things next year. » Take a digital photo of special-care items like snow globes or wreaths, print them off on regular paper and tape the photo to the outside of the box as an easy description of what’s inside.

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