Edmonton New Condo Guide - Nov 6, 2015

NOV 6 - DEC 4, 2015 VOLUME 23, ISSUE 12, FREE

EDMONTON EDITION

SHOWHOME SHOWDOWN

River’s Edge Villas at Cameron Heights INSIDE THIS ISSUE

EDMONTON CONTINUES TO BEAT ECONOMIC EXPECTATIONS

NEW ARENAS BOOST REAL ESTATE VALUES

NEW LTR LINE UP AND RUNNING

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EDMONTON’S RESIDENTIAL MARKET TO REMAIN HISTORICALLY STRONG IN 2015 & 2016

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

In the Edmonton regional resale market, CMHC

expects the number of Edmonton regional new housing

is projecting the number of resale transactions to

starts to decline by 32.3% in 2016, according to the

contract overall in 2015 and 2016 by 11.9% and 1.7%

agency’s 2015 Fall outlook.

respectively. Average price movements in this market are, however, expected to remain positive this year and

This decline is expected to be driven by a 47.6%

next by growing 0.8% and 1.5%.

reduction in annual multi-family starts and a 5.1% reduction in single-family starts. According to CMHC,

Intelligence House tracks an index that keeps a running

these projected contractions will be coming off of annual

total of all annual Edmonton regional resale housing

housing start growth rates that should total +49.1% for

transactions and new home absorptions, as well as

multi-family and -13.6% for this year.

average price movements. From this database, we calculate our own estimations of the total transaction

While some of these 2016 housing start reduction levels

value of the Edmonton regional resale and new

may seem severe, it is important to understand that

housing market, and projections for this value based

these predictions were based on the idea that builders

on the updated expectations of CMHC and our own

will act to control inventory levels of those homes not

expectations derived thereafter.

immediately absorbed upon finishing, as too much of this sort of housing supply can place downward

This model, in consideration of the above expectations,

pressures on new housing prices. This is why CMHC

currently predicts the total transaction value of

is projecting that the average price of absorbed new

Edmonton’s regional market should equal roughly

housing will finish this year up 5.5% and grow by an

$11.3 billion in 2015 at a level that will be near equal

additional 1.5% in 2016.

to the value computed for 2014 (-0.006%). Looking ahead, this value is expected to fall to $10.4 billion or

As of September 2015, the number of new housing

by 8.4%.

absorptions has been strong by historical comparisons and Intelligence House expects this number will come

By historical comparisons, both of these values remain

to total 12% greater annually this year. However, we

respectively higher than those values calculated from

are expecting this number to decline by 23% in 2016,

2013 back to 2010, the year that our index begins. In

based on CMHC’s housing start expectations for that

other words, the value of Edmonton’s total transaction

year.

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Mortgage Rates

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Editors’ Note

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Edmonton an economic standout

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54 Mortgage Advice

Interest rates likely to remain low

Inspiration

46 Home Decor Nice Legs

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58 We shoot, we score!

Report says new arenas boost real estate values

64 Transit

New Edmonton LRT line rolling on despite problems

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Jacqueline Hill EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Susan Legge DIRECTOR OF SALES

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Shelley Balla ART DIRECTOR

Victoria Cigan EDITOR

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EDMONTON EDITION

River’s Edge Villas at Cameron Heights

SHOWHOME SHOWDOWN

River’s Edge Villas EDMONTON CONTINUES TO BEAT ECONOMIC EXPECTATIONS

NEW ARENAS BOOST REAL ESTATE VALUES

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Wayne Karl, Sara Duck (on leave) Elisa Krovblit DESIGN EDITOR

Yanic Simard

SALES REPRESENTATIVES

Shelley Balla 587.784.4044 Nancy Chemait 780.619.3241 Natalie Houghton 587.226.1313

NATIONAL CIRCULATION MANAGER

at Cameron Heights INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Marlene Eisner Lydia McNutt (on leave)

John Jenkins NEW LTR LINE UP AND RUNNING

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Bala Gnanapandithan PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR

Hannah Yarkony GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

Viosa Barileva Miguel Cea Mike Terentiev

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EXPLORE WINDERMERE

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Targeted info for your benefit Before we launched our new look and website, YPNextHome.ca, we brought a formal focus group of Canadians together to ask about real estate. We specifically questioned what factors in someone’s life would make them want to move. One of the top three reasons was the desire to live in a different neighbourhood.

Respondents said they wanted access to better schools and amenities such as transit, shopping, greenspace and parks.

With so many areas for you to choose from, we created a Canadawide resource of neighbourhood

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We’ve included a ton of interesting info on key residential neighbourhoods, including photos and video tours.

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Teen parents find a home Changing Futures Foundation completes Project Touchdown IT WAS A LIVELY MORNING SEPT. 15 in the community of Montrose as the

Changing Futures Foundation gathered with members of Terra Centre for Teen Parents, municipal and provincial dignitaries, Carrington Communities and Bedrock Homes staff and local construction trades to celebrate the completion of Project Touchdown.

Project Touchdown, a newly constructed four-plex and the first initiative from the Changing Futures Foundation, will provide temporary, affordable, secure housing for teen parents from Terra Centre while they complete their post-secondary education. The four-plex was completed in the summer of 2014 and four young families have already moved in and have been busy making this their new home. This project was realized because local trades and a local builder worked together to support this charitable initiative.

Changing Futures Foundation was founded in 2011 by Ken Ferchoff, owner of Carrington Group of Companies, an Edmonton-based builder and land developer. Ferchoff saw a need in Edmonton to serve those who really needed that bridge between current circumstances and building a brighter future for themselves and their families.

Therefore, the mandate of the Changing Futures Foundation is to give a hand up and not a hand out. Recognizing the need for access to safe, affordable housing, the Changing Futures Foundation strives to help develop diverse, healthy communities in Edmonton; communities that are inclusive and balanced where people are given a chance to thrive.

“We are thrilled to see this first project from the Changing Futures Foundation come to life and excited to celebrate alongside the people who truly made this possible — our trade

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partners and donors,” says Ferchoff. “It is an honour to have been able to partner with Terra Centre for Teen Parents in this initiative and be able to work together to benefit these young families and give them a chance at a brighter future.”

Terra Centre is a non-profit organization serving pregnant and parenting teens in Edmonton since 1971. With support from individuals and groups in the community, Terra helps more than 600 young people a year cope with the issues surrounding teen pregnancy.

“Terra is so very proud to have partnered with the Changing Futures Foundation for their first project. Changing Futures is what they are accomplishing!” says Karen Mottershead, executive director of Terra Centre. ”The four young families that are benefitting from the four-plex are all building stronger futures in stable, safe and affordable housing while attending postsecondary. Education is key to a more promising future and thanks to Changing Futures, all their donors and supporters, the future looks brighter for these young parents and their children.”

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Located in a quiet cul-de-sac in Southwest Edmonton, just off Anthony Henday Drive, Cameron Heights is a 40-home development that offers buyers the opportunity to live in luxury, yet be surrounded by nature.

Of those 40 homes, 17 are walkouts, looking over a beautifully maintained pond. And every one of the 40 homes looks out onto pristine parkland and Wedgewood Ravine vistas. “The Cameron 22 YPNEXTHOME.CA

Heights community is very well-situated, very special, very exclusive and very quiet,” says Karey Lear, a lifestyle consultant with Christenson Developments.

“The location is just spectacular. The community is surrounded by walkways and parkland. No other houses back onto this project.”

Each home comes with luxurious finishing features: hardwood floors, granite kitchen counters, and tiled bathrooms. Each master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom, and each home’s great room has a gas fireplace.

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Depending on the model and location, prices range from $539,900 to $609,900. The price includes GST, basement development and a three-hour consultation with an interior designer. The River’s Edge Villas’ condo fee will take care of snow, lawn, building maintenance and insurance for each home as well as the property management fee and contribution to the Reserve Fund.

There are plenty of amenities close at hand, too. Within a seven-minute drive, you’ll find the Currents of Windermere Shopping Centre, which offers a full array of shopping, including banking, grocery stores, restaurants, wine and coffee shops.

HardiePlank and stone exteriors with exposed aggregate driveways complement the surrounding community.

“The great rooms have beautiful vaulted ceilings, which makes them feel very grand and spacious,” Lear says. “And there is a wall of windows in each great room, which lets in a ton of light, as well as a transom window over the garden door. It is just spectacular.”

Three sizes are available: 1,270 square feet, 1,300 square feet or 1,380 square feet with development basement areas that include a full bathroom and bedroom as well as a large family room. There is some unfinished area available in each basement for storage and workrooms, Lear notes.

The first homeowners will be moving in this fall. A testament to the development’s charm and beauty is that more than 50 per cent of the River’s Edge Villas homes are already sold!

Three show homes are available to view at River’s Edge Villas, a Christenson Developments community located in Cameron Heights, 3090 Cameron Heights Way Show Homes open Monday – Thursday 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and holidays 1-5 p.m.

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4105 - 7323 South Terwillegar Dr. 21 LANGDALE TOWNHOMES

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Only 5 Award-Winning Town Homes Left at Close-Out Pricing!

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Park Homes is proud to have received the 2015 Canadian Home Builders‘ ‘Award of Excellence in Housing’ for the highly successful Atria town homes, located in the vibrant new Callaghan South community. Plan to visit Atria soon to see what makes our homes so appealing to a broad range of purchasers.

Created in a timeless Georgian style, with elegantly proportioned architecture, well-designed front entrances and charming window boxes. Contemporary

home has an attached double garage!

Prices starting from the $290’s incl. GST Designer Show Homes open at: 2803 James Mowatt Trail, South West Edmonton Tel: 780.809.8580 Mon to Thurs: 3 – 8pm Weekends and Hols: Noon – 5pm Closed Friday

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lion dollar Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre (with its pools, indoor track, gym, gymnasiums, ice sheets and indoor playground) and just a quick hop to the community’s main transit hub on 23rd Avenue. It’s also proximate to grocery stores, shopping, restaurants, cafes,

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED AT the LEGER BRASS III has an excellent reputation as a builder of choice in the Riverbend/Terwillegar area. They know the community, they know the amenities and residents, and they know how to build great projects (they’ve built over a dozen projects in the area to date). This is amplified at The Leger.

The Leger’s 60 units range from two-bedroom, two-bathrooms, to two-bedroom plus den plus two bathrooms, and are between 1,250 and 1,550 sq ft. All units features nine-foot ceilings, premier finishings like hardwood and tile floors, granite countertops, seven appliances (stainless steel appliances in the kitchen) and oversized balconies. All homes are self-contained, too, with their own hot water tank and heating system, and in-suite laundry.

The building will also have low condo fees because there are no common amenities in the building—other than the heated underground parking. Instead, resources are put toward towards elements like soundproofing and improved construction materials.

The Leger is in a prime location, in the heart of Terwillegar. It is steps from the new multimil-

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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.

There are a handful of floorplans to choose from, and suites start under $300,000. Now selling and possessions start in Feb 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. 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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Windermere A community of modern amenities and access to nature

By Dajana Fabjanovich

Fast facts Average household income

$131,523 Family structure

FAMILIES

COUPLES

SINGLES

42%

39%

19%

Own vs. rent

9%

RENTERS

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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 nearby walking trails and golf courses.

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.

91%

OWNERS Most common home type DETACHED HOMES Education levels

51% UNIVERSITY

25% HIGH SCHOOL

24% COLLEGE

SOURCE: ENVIRONICS

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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Whether you’re renting or buying, finding your next home has never been so easy.

Advice | CHBA ALBERTA

Edmonton an economic standout

By Jim Rivait

EDMONTON CONTINUES TO BEAT ECONOMIC EXPECTATIONS, AND THAT’S POSITIVE NEWS for people looking to buy their first home or move up in the market.

While most of Alberta’s cities are struggling because of lower oil prices, the economy in our capital is proving remarkably resilient.

In the new-home sector, Lethbridge is the only other major city in Alberta to show an increase in home starts so far this year.

Through the first three-quarters of 2015, Edmonton builders have started work on 13,500 single- and multifamily homes. That’s almost 3,500 homes over the total in 2014, a year when oil prices started above $100 U.S. a barrel.

A surge in multi-family construction is responsible for the upswing, but demand for single-family homes remains solid – almost 4,500 basements were poured so far in 2015.

A strong construction sector is one reason Edmonton is poised to avoid slipping into recession this year. Early this year, forecasters such as the Conference Board of Canada were certain our city’s economy would shrink in 2015.

That’s not the view of the City of Edmonton’s chief economist. John Rose recently updated his calculations and decided the city’s economic output would edge up enough to avoid being classified as a recession. That’s an important vote of confidence at a time when a lot of national media coverage just assumes that doom and gloom have taken hold in all parts of the province.

Rose pointed to a diversified local economy and the city’s large contingent of public sector workers as reasons Edmonton is still growing. Alberta’s new NDP government has given repeated assurances that it will not slash jobs to balance the budget.

“The economy in our capital is proving remarkably resilient.”

Looking ahead, we can be confident that the jobs of thousands of civil servants, nurses, teachers and other public sector employees will be helping to keep the city’s economy churning along.

Those strong economic fundamentals are reflected in

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the creation of a total of 3,000 new jobs in the city during August despite layoffs in the energy sector. And while the unemployment rate has edged up to 5.9 per cent, it’s still significantly lower than the national rate of 7.1 per cent.

The city’s strong economic fundamentals are winning recognition internationally. The annual Emerging Trends in Real Estate report by consulting firm PwC looks at all major U.S. and Canadian markets. The just-released 2015 edition remains positive about Edmonton’s prospects.

“Robust growth in residential construction, retail sales and personal services sectors is expected to assume a more prominent role in Edmonton’s expansion of the next 12 to 24 months,” the report says. “These strong fundamental drivers will help insulate Edmonton’s economy from external shocks.”

Buying a home is a big step, and a key factor in the decision will be the economic health of the community.

The recent positive forecasts for Edmonton’s future are a great confidence booster.

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. Find a local builder at the CHBA Edmonton region website chbaedmonton.ca

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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Get involved with Sage!

Sage is a non-profit seniors’ serving organization, offering a wide range of programs that enhance the quality of life for seniors in Greater Edmonton. Get involved with Sage! Take advantage of the many resources, programs and services. Explore a variety of volunteer opportunities. Consider supporting at-risk seniors by making a charitable donation. Sage has been serving seniors in your community for over 40 years.

Visit www.MySage.ca or call 780-423-5510!

7 Min. to Edmonton

Beaumont 1

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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

For more information call (780) 929-8782 or visit www.town.beaumont.ab.ca

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Inspiration | HOME DECOR

NICE LEGS

By Elisa Krovblit

When you’re looking to furnish your first home, don’t be shy – take a long look at those legs.

It’s not just the colour, fabric and finish that make the style and the statement – the line created by the legs can be a show stopper.

From the rolling and scrolling decorative feel of a Queen Anne and the architectural elegance of mid-century modern, to the curvy flair of a cabriole, you’ve got a lot to look at.

Cavett Chair in Twine $1,449 crateandbarrel.com Mid-century Dutch

Stick Around White/ Grey Arm Chair $599 cb2.com Queen Anne

Atelier - Urban Classic - Tempered Glass-top Console Table with Metal Legs $540 bouclair.com Cabriole

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401 Southfork Drive

319 Southfork Dr

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102 Bridgeport Crossing

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

To book a viewing of the new show suites please contact Kit at 587-896-6107 EMAIL kit@rushesofsouthfork.ca WEB www.rushesofsouthfork.ca

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What to do when you hire a contractor Many experienced and reliable contractors work in your community – highly skilled professionals who do business the right way.

Unfortunately not all contractors play by the same rules. Some cut corners to offer lower prices. They promise you a “good deal” as long as nothing is written down and you pay in cash.

These cash deals can mean a lot of risk for you.

Contractors who don’t do business properly don’t protect you from accidents or their mistakes. If there is a work-related injury or damage to your home, you could face lawsuits and financial loss.

You could be responsible for your contractor’s unpaid bills. And you could be stuck with work that is incomplete or badly done.

While serious, these risks are easy to avoid. Before you agree to let anyone work on your home, take these three simple steps: know who you’re dealing with, make sure you’re protected from risks, and always Get in in Writing! ™

How to find

a good contractor • Ask friends, family and neighbors about contractors they have hired to work on their homes.

• Contact your local Home Builders’ Association or other trade association for a list of professional contractors in your community.

• Ask your local building materials store if it has a list of recommended contractors.

• Ask your utility company if it has a list of recommended contractors.

• Check with your local Better Business Bureau to find out if a contractor is a member.

For more advice, including detailed information about contracts plus worksheets you can use when interviewing contractors, visit HiringAContractor.com For a listing of builder and renovator members, contact the Canadian Home Builder’s Association - Edmonton Region. Call 425-1020 or visit their website at chbaedmonton.ca Get it in Writing! provides information to help you make informed choices when you build, renovate, or repair your home. This program is managed by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association with support from the Government of Canada.

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175 McConachie Dr.

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Topaz continues the success of our award winning Signature Series of two and three bedroom townhomes: Elegant exteriors with charming window boxes; interiors designed for contemporary living; warm laminate flooring; gourmet kitchens with quartz countertops; elevated nine foot ceilings on the main floor – and every home has an attached double garage!

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POPULATION Over 14,700 LOCATED Adjacent to the northeast boundary of the provincial capital, the City of Edmonton & 30 km from downtown Edmonton SCHOOLS 6 Public Schools, 3 Separate Schools, 1 Christian School

GROCERY Sobey’s Station Square, Canada Safeway, Extra Foods, Garden Market IGA RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Dow Centennial Centre, Tennis courts, campground, golf courses, bowling lanes, baseball diamonds, indoor pool, outdoor ice rinks (2), curling rinking, indoor soccer, gymnasium, fitness centre

MEDICAL FACILITIES Hospital, local ambulance, 5 medical clinics PARKS & PATHWAYS 360 hectares of park/recreational/ natural land with 29 km of paved trails for walking, running, biking, rollerblading & cross-country skiing

For more information contact Tanya Stillborn (780) 992-6408 or visit our website at www.fortsask.ca or e-mail: tstillborn@fortsask.ca

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Park Homes Award-Winning Style Comes to Fort Saskatchewan.

Clio is a new generation of Park Homes award-winning Georgian style three bedroom town homes, featuring elegant exteriors with charming window boxes and interiors designed for contemporary living: • • • • •

Contemporary laminate flooring through open plan main floor Gourmet kitchens with five appliances; Elevated nine foot ceilings on the main floor – and every home has an Extra length two-car garage large enough for a full size truck and a second car!

Located in the vibrant new community of Southpointe, close to the city centre

Pre-construction prices start at $289,900 incl. GST Pre-sale Centre open at 8530 94 St. Fort Saskatchewan Wednesday: 3 – 8pm Saturday: 12 – 5pm Or call for an appointment Tel: 780.809.8589 52 YPNEXTHOME.CA

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Interest rates likely to remain low for a while

By Alyssa Richard

THE BANK OF CANADA (BoC) made its latest interest rate

announcement on Oct. 21, and the key interest rate – the overnight lending rate – will stay where it is for now.

The BoC has been in the news in the last few weeks, reiterating its focus is on inflation, and until the inflation rate moves too far from the two-per-cent target, there’s little chance of an increase in interest rates. The overnight rate has been at 0.50 per cent since July.

July was the second rate cut in 2015, and the results have led to worry that the low interest rate environment is hurting Canadians more than it’s helping. Specifically, house prices have run up in Vancouver and Toronto, and household debt is at an all-time high.

BoC governor, Stephen Poloz hasn’t been afraid to give people his opinion on these matters. “It is not the role of monetary policy to protect individuals from making bad choices,” he said in a speech in Washington earlier in October. In other words, it’s the bank’s job to keep inflation to target, and if people use the low rate incentive to borrow money they shouldn’t, that’s not something that can be helped.

If you’re one of the people who has borrowed money you shouldn’t have, you got another break with this latest rate announcement. The BoC rate is now locked at 0.50

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per cent until at least December, and the Bank suggests it could be staying there for a long time. “Global economic growth has been a little weaker than expected this year,” BoC says, but, “the Canadian economy can be expected to return to full capacity, and inflation sustainably to target, around mid-2017.”

This means it’s business as usual if you have a variable rate mortgage. The number to keep an eye on in the coming months is fixed mortgage rates. The spread between fixed and variable rates has been closing recently, making fixed rates a more appealing choice. Currently, the premium for a five-year fixed mortgage over a five-year variable mortgage is only about a half a percentage point. If fixed rates continue their slide lower, and variable rates hold steady, we could get to a point where fixed rates become the better option – even though variable rates have been the less expensive choice throughout most of history.

The next Bank of Canada rate announcement will be on Dec. 2.

Alyssa Richard is the founder and CEO of ratehub.ca, a mortgage rate comparison site that aims to empower Canadians to make smart financial decisions.

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New arenas boost real estate values

By Wayne Karl | Photo credit: RogersPlace.com

GREAT NEWS, SPORTS FANS. The common belief that

new arenas and sports stadiums are slam-dunk wins for their billionaire owners and millionaire players, but big fat goose eggs for the local economy… Well, that could be dead wrong. A new report not only suggests the opposite, but says such projects actually boost surrounding real estate values.

The one key proviso is that tax increases to help foot the bill can’t be part of the plan.

The Impact of Stadium Construction on Real Estate Values, from the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN), explores the affects – positive and negative – new arenas, such as Rogers Place in the new Ice District in Edmonton, have on real estate values.

Highlights of the report include: • An arena’s positive impact on housing values can be felt most within a five-km radius and has the largest effect when appealing architecture, community plazas, park landscapes, retail, commercial and entertainment spaces, and the stadium’s construction itself are incorporated into its design.

• A negative effect on property values is felt when the costs of a proposed stadium necessitates the increase of property taxes.

• Homes in neighbourhoods close to new stadiums, on average, have premiums ranging between three and 15 per cent, depending on the different types of housing, parking options and the distance from the facility.

• Housing values increase on average 1.75 per cent for each 10 per cent decrease in distance from a stadium, with the positive price increase being highest for homes closest to the stadiums and decreasing gradually outwards within the five-km radius.

When a stadium is located outside the downtown core, and is not connected to any other economic development activities or urban redevelopment program, residential properties around the facility will still see a positive increase in value. However, this increase will not be as dramatic as those that are built in, or with nearby accessibility, to the Central Business District.

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New Edmonton LRT line rolls on despite problems

By Gene Kosowan

AFTER A 17-MONTH DELAY AND A HOST OF PROBLEMS, Edmonton’s newest LRT line officially opened recently. And it doesn’t look like the issues surrounding the new Metro Line, which connects part of northwest Edmonton to downtown, will be resolved any time soon.

The first week alone, the line was effected by overcrowding and a faulty coupling that connected two passenger rail cars. Traffic congested on at least one major artery that the line intersects, leaving vehicular traffic waiting several minutes for each train to cross at a sloth-like 25 km per hour — half the speed it was designed to travel.

Part of the problem with the new Edmonton LRT line was in the planning process, especially with traffic congestion, when one station was moved before a traffic study could be conducted. A city audit released in August blamed poor communication between city council, administration and levels of planning, management and construction for the snafus in the $53-million project.

Interestingly, within a week of the line’s opening, council fired its city manager.

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But the heart of the matter lies in the coordination of two different signal systems, says Graeme McElheran, the city’s communications manager for transportation services. The new Metro line uses a communication-based train control system, which pinpoints a train’s track position. The software works differently from the full-block system on the existing Capital line, which McElheran says works on the basis of a station being empty before another train can enter.

The LRT debacle has been a major black eye for Mayor Don Iveson, who made expansion of public transportation a major plank in his platform when running for the city’s top job in 2013 – and part of his dream to convert Edmonton into a more sustainable city.

It has also made realtor Wendi Freudenreich’s job a lot tougher.

“I’ve had deals fall apart because of transit lines, as nobody likes to live by a transit zone because of the noise from construction that’s gone on for far too long,” she says. “As well, congestion of traffic will definitely play a role in where people choose to live, if it turns out that an inefficient LRT line crosses where they want to commute.”

McElheran says the bugs are being worked out, which will eventually decrease station wait times and bring transit rail speed up to 50 km per hour.

Long term plans include expanding the Metro Line through Blatchford Park (which when built, is touted to be one of the world’s largest sustainable neighbourhoods) and further north to the city of St. Albert.

Gene Kosowan is a freelance journalist based in Edmonton

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congestion and a scarcity of parking. These are all factors with the potential to create a price depreciating effect.

The conclusions are somewhat surprising, given previous perceptions that such projects yield little real economic boost, and that a city’s health depends mostly on its economic fundamentals and infrastructure.

“The presence and subsequent impact on the value of infrastructure is quite unrelated to the economic fundamentals, which reign as having the most impact on real estate values in the short, medium and long term,” said Melanie Reuter, REIN’s director of research.

The findings regarding arenas can be likened to the impact of transportation improvements such as LRT stations, she adds. “Think of the infrastructure findings (transportation and arenas) as a micro effect, compared to broader and deeper fundamentals. So, once you choose a place to invest based on strong fundamentals, give yourself an additional lift by investing around an arena or an LRT station.”

In Canada, while hockey may be the number one sport, a project’s positive impact on real estate values is unrelated to the type of sport – or even whether a team is a winner.

“Surprisingly, type of sport and whether a team is winning or losing has little impact on the results,” Reuter says.

More important factors are proximity to downtown (positive), ample parking (poorly planned or non-existent parking can have a negative impact on values) and integration with the surrounding community.

Incorporating mixed and constant uses – think bars, offices, shops, outdoor spaces – was also key, as was access to good transit.

“Equally important is nearness to the arena,” says Reuter.

“Properties within walking distance (one kilometre) saw the biggest price jumps, and the impact diminished the farther out one went, until there was no impact past four kilometres.”

Edmonton’s Rogers Place, future home of the NHL’s Oilers currently under construction and scheduled to open for the 201617 season, is a good example of a pro-sports facility with spinoff benefits to the local economy. It is being constructed in the heart of downtown Edmonton, has well laid-out urban design plans, and excellent links to public transportation, REIN says. By creating an entertainment district around the arena, hundreds of local amenities will be available for neighbouring residents.

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The list of planned projects for the Ice District is “staggering,” REIN says, with $2.5 billion in downtown development directly connected to Rogers Place.

Projects, all opening in 2016, include: • The NHL arena, with a capacity of 18,641 for hockey and 20,734 for concerts • A community arena, home to the MacEwan University hockey teams, practice facility for the Oilers and junior Oil Kings, and available for community rental • Edmonton Civic Tower – 27-storey tower that will house more than 65 per cent of the City of Edmonton’s downtown employees • Grand Villa Edmonton Casino – 60,000 sq. ft. of world-class gaming, dining and live entertainment • New headquarters for the Oilers Entertainment Group • MacEwan LRT Station, one of three LRT stations within a five-minute walk of the district Other components are slated to open from 2017 to 2020, including more than 1,000 residential units, some of which will be premium condos located atop a four-star hotel.

“Edmonton appears to have nailed it on all fronts.”—Reuter

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3.550

2.490

2.540

National Bank

2.700

4.400

2.890

2.840

3.390

3.890

4.740

PACE Savings & Credit Un

-

5.000

2.890

2.850

3.390

3.890

4.640

Parama Credit Union

2.650

-

2.800

2.850

2.950

3.050

3.150

Peace Hills Trust

-

4.500

3.150

3.500

3.750

3.850

3.950

President's Choice Fin'l

2.700

6.190

3.140

2.790

3.340

3.990

4.440

Rapport Credit Union

2.850

6.000

3.090

3.040

3.500

3.040

2.990

Royal Bank of Canada

2.700

3.140

3.140

3.040

3.650

4.390

4.640

Servus Credit Union

-

4.000

2.890

2.840

3.390

3.890

4.640

Steinbach Credit Union

-

-

2.450

2.550

2.550

2.650

2.650

T-D Mortgage

2.700

3.140

2.890

2.840

3.390

3.890

4.640

Tangerine

2.700

-

3.190

3.240

3.490

3.690

3.790

Windsor Family C.U.

-

4.450

3.000

3.000

3.050

3.050

3.100

Your Neighbourhood C.U.

-

-

2.990

3.000

3.190

3.300

3.390

ONLINE CALCULATOR ypnexthome.ca/mortgage-calculator Notes: **Interest rate charged subject to adjustment during term mortgage. Please consult institution for term of years available. All rates are prime rates and subject to change without notice.

Prepared by CANNEX on October 29, 2015 at 00:33:06 ET. © Copyright 2015 CANNEX Financial Exchanges Limited. All rights reserved.

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