Edmonton New Home Guide - May 6, 2016

MAY 6 - JUNE 3, 2016 VOLUME 28, ISSUE 5, FREE

EDMONTON EDITION

Last chance...

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

HOUSE HUNTING WITH THE PROS

THE BENEFITS OF OWNING VS RENTING

WHAT’S HOT & TRENDING IN CANADIAN REAL ESTATE

PUBLIC LOTS

A community surrounded by retail and amenities.

• Homes starting from the $400’s • Duplex, Single-family homesinhudson.ca NORTHWEST EDMONTON

A place to call home.

Buying a home is one of life’s greatest milestones.

We recognize that, which is

PUBLIC LOTS

Sturgeon Valley’s only gated community.

• Half-acre lots starting from the $330’s riversgate.ca STURGEON VALLEY PUBLIC LOTS

why our communities are developed for families first.

With Beaverbrook, you can choose the community and home that are right for you.

Southwest Edmonton’s most luxurious community, featuring a private leisure centre.

• Estate lots starting from the $350’s upperwindermere.com SOUTHWEST EDMONTON

Interested in purchasing a lot from Beaverbrook and choosing your own builder?

Communities with available public lots are labelled in their top-left corner.

PUBLIC LOTS

Visit Beaverbrook.ca for lot information & pricing or call and email us at: 780.484.4389 info@beaverbrook.ca

Brownstone style in Spruce Grove.

• Homes starting from the $330’s • Townhome, Duplex, Single-family greenbury.ca

Live next to Spruce Grove’s newest school.

• Homes starting from the $310’s • Duplex and Single-family liveinprescott.ca

SPRUCE GROVE

SPRUCE GROVE

PUBLIC LOTS

A community dedicated to playgrounds, an ice rink, and a variety of home styles.

• Homes starting from the $315’s • Townhome, Duplex, Single-family liveinrobinson.ca LEDUC PUBLIC LOTS

Unique modern homes in southwest Edmonton.

• Homes starting from the $370’s • Duplex, Urban, Premier, Estate and Bungalow homes oneatwindermere.com

From the makers of ONE at Windermere comes a new community in the southwest.

• Homes starting from the $350’s • Duplex, Urban, Premier homes oneatkeswick.ca

SOUTHWEST EDMONTON

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Beautiful public lots in Spruce Grove backing onto a protected tree stand.

• Estate homes starting in the mid $600’s woodsatkenton.ca

Southeast Edmonton’s most innovative community.

• Homes starting from the $350’s • Townhome, Duplex, Single-family hillsatcharlesworth.ca

SPRUCE GROVE

SOUTHEAST EDMONTON

Modern architecture has arrived in Spruce Grove.

• Homes starting from the $350’s • Duplex and Single-family kentonvillage.ca SPRUCE GROVE PUBLIC LOTS

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You get more with Morrison.

More value. More attention. More support. And now even more bonus upgrades and purchase incentives to take our already impeccable homes to the next level.

Visit a showhome for limited time offers on all Morrison homes — in all Morrison communities.

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When you build with Coventry Homes, your choices for finishings and details are abundant.

Our award winning homes range from 1308 to 2856 square feet and are built with confidence, just the way you want it.

Visit coventryshowhomes.ca for more details.

Ambleside South

Cy Becker

7108 Armour Link SW

17159 - 47 Street NW

(Single & Duplex)

(Single & Duplex)

Aspen Trails

Glenridding Heights

112 Aldridge Cresent, Sherwood Park

2362 Glenridding Boulevard SW

Aurora

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(Single & Duplex)

(Single Family)

1421 Watt Drive SW (Duplex)

3710 Weidle Cresent SW

(Duplex - Open weekends only)

Griesbach

2569 Pegasus Boulevard NW

Maple Crest (Single Family)

3551- 8 Street NW

(Duplex)

627 - 40 Avenue NW

Secord (Single Family)

9724 - 222 Street NW

Newcastle

(Single & Duplex)

169 Rapperswill Drive NW

Westerra

(Single & Duplex)

Paisley

1359 Westerra Drive, Stony Plain

3842 Powell Wynd SW

Riverside

(Single Family)

St. Albert

Schonsee

Opening May 2016

(Single Family)

7014 - 172 A Avenue NW

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PUTTING OWNERSHIP WITHIN EASY REACH.

We’re giving power back to you, the homebuyer.

We will help you own a home that is within your financial, emotional and lifestyle needs. We will help you with a plan that is easy to understand, and even easier to fulfill.

Averton is giving you POWER.

POWER PRICE

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We will match offers to ensure you get a great deal on your home. So go ahead, look around. In the end, we have the best price waiting for you.

We understand that the unexpected happens, and we’re here for you if it does. If you get laid off any time during the first six months of possession, we’ll help with payments while you get back on your feet.

DEPOSIT PLANS

PRICE GUARANTEE

We give you the opportunity to maximize the value of your money, or more time to gather funds for the home you know you deserve.

If the advertised price of your new Averton home has decreased in the market before you close, we guarantee to credit you the pre-GST difference. Be comfortable knowing the price you paid is protected.

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Quick possession! 2864 sq. ft. four bedroom, four bathroom house for only $629,000.

Move in this month! Quick possession and single family homes starting from the low $400s.

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Averton will help you develop a home buying strategy and provide helpful advice on financing your dream.

Visit a showhome to speak to a new home professional about POWER today.

POWER benefits are subject to change at any time.

See a new home professional for details. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. E. & O.E.

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trending

district maps

12 Editor’s Note

30 Full House Lottery 2016

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Edmonton Region

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Beaumont

Giving away three dream homes in Upper Windermere

89 What’s Online buyers’ resources

84 Web Directory

82 Market News

Millennial friendly housing markets

advice

38 Fundamentally Speaking Six financial homebuying tips

neighbourhood profile

88 Summerside

Laid back life on the lake

by Wayne Karl

40 Quick Tips

Four organizing myths that keep your life in disarray

by Hellen Buttigieg

showhome review

25 Platinum Signature Homes Explore the Araylia, Edmonton’s largest ever showhome

60 CHBA Alberta

House hunting with the pros

by Jim Rivait

74 Money Matters

Owning vs renting

by Gail Vaz-Oxlade

80 Mortgage Advice

What to consider before buying an investment property

by Alyssa Richard

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The Collections at Creekwood

A neighbourhood suited for homebuyers at every stage of life

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Jacqueline Hill EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Susan Legge DIRECTOR OF SALES

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EDMONTON EDITION

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SENIOR MEDIA CONSULTANT

Ambleside in Windermere

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Only 27 lots remain

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NATIONAL CIRCULATION MANAGER

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HOUSE HUNTING WITH THE PROS

THE BENEFITS OF OWNING VS RENTING

WHAT’S HOT & TRENDING IN CANADIAN REAL ESTATE

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

Miguel Cea, Mike Terentiev

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Life events get you moving The decision to move is often triggered by a life event, such as a new job or a new addition to the family, or simply because you want a change of scenery.

Whatever the reason, it’s important to address what your new needs are before you start hunting for a new place — rather than during. With all of the information available to you these days, it’s easy to get distracted.

To keep you on track and up to date on the latest listings available across

Canada, check out this issue and our new website, YPNextHome.ca.

Not only will you find an easy way to connect with prospective properties, you’ll be able to dig deep on details such as such as costs, neighbourhood information and much more.

Deciding to move is easy, it’s finding the right place that can sometimes be tough. Let us help.

Drop us a line and let us know if you have any questions or comments.

We’d love to hear from you.

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Good news, shoppers. Some great things are happening in Canadian retail and residential real estate, as our story on YPNextHome.ca (nexthome.yp.ca/malls-in-canada) illustrates.

Now comes news that Loblaws is committing $1-billion to build new and renovate existing stores, adding thousands of new jobs.

This is important because when large retailers undergo major expansions, it’s a sign of good times and that an area is on the upswing.

Like proximity to mass transit, schools

and other amenities, being close to shopping is a major attraction for homebuyers. These features are among the keys to enjoying your home while you live there, as well as for potential resale value in the future.

Large retailers and commercial ventures don’t just pop up in the middle of nowhere or in declining neighbourhoods. These companies make careful, long-range and well planned-out decisions in lockstep with municipalities and developers, based on hard data, research and demographic information.

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The Estates at Waters Edge

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ecreational lake front property has long been exclusively thought of as a summer treat. From that first warm weekend at the end of May, residents of cottage country do their best to squeeze in as much time at the lake before the leaves and snow fall.

There is, however, a new development in Alberta that offers the exclusive benefits of lakeside living year-round. Whether prospective buyers are looking for a weekend retreat or a permanent residence, The Estates at Waters Edge offers unique, single-family homes to accommodate a range of budgets and lifestyles.

This secure, gated development is situated 45 minutes west of Edmonton on the shore of Lac St. Anne. As a perennial community equipped with resort-style amenities, residents enjoy the beauty that every season has to offer. Summer activities include water sports, fishing, walking, biking, or golfing at a nearby course. New for 2016 is the addition of a heated pool! A fully equipped fitness building is now up and running for residents to use and enjoy. Winter brings its own selection of outdoor activities, including snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice fishing. For skating and hockey enthusiasts, there is an outdoor NHL-sized ice rink, complete with a skate change and warm-up

facility. Access to a private boat launch and a maintained marina allows for carefree boating enjoyment. For social gatherings, a clubhouse, featuring a kitchen, dining area and games room, can accommodate gatherings both small and large.

Home designs are created in-house by the Waters Edge Architecture Team to keep turn-around time to a minimum. Most home builders charge a fee for any changes to their plans, however, this service is complementary for buyers who choose to build with Waters Edge. Owners can also choose to purchase an undeveloped lot and construct with their preferred builder as long as the proposed design fits within the architectural and landscaping guidelines.

Waters Edge homes have been designed in a timeless Craftsmanstyle and are available in an array of two to four bedroom floor plans ranging from 1,150 to 2,500+ sq.ft.. Layouts and room sizes are completely customizable to ensure that each plan meets the buyer’s needs. Yards are fully landscaped and can include a choice of parking pad, attached or detached garage. A variety of high-quality interior finishing packages are also available and owners can rest easy knowing that their residence comes with a 10-year Progressive Home Warranty to ensure the highest home construction quality.

Lot prices start in the low $100,000’s, and two bedroom residences with completely landscaped lots start in the low $300,000’s.

Two brand new showhomes are now open and available for immediate possession. Contact Mike at 780-405-6378 or 1-877-405-1105 or visit watersedgeestates.ca for more information.

ALL SEASON lakeside living AT ITS BEST! Only forty five minutes west of Edmonton and thirty minutes west of St. Albert, Lac Ste. Anne is conveniently located only a stone’s throw from a major city. Your journey will be well worth the short trip. Establish a permanent residence or settle in for the weekend. Our vibrant full service community will complement you at any stage in life.

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MY CLIENTS OFTEN ASK, “HOW DO YOU GET SUCH AMAZING RESULTS?” Well, it’s about having a clear vision of that result, and staying true to the vision through the designs intent. Often, when we are building a new home, or renovating, we get overwhelmed with the options available, so we simply choose what is convenient and easy. My advice, don’t do it, don’t except mediocrity, take a step back and make sure that you will get your moneys worth. Interior design,

it’s all in the details…

WRITTEN BY: C. MARIE HEBSON

This details lesson is about ceilings – how can you stretch your imagination, and create amazing results, whether your using mouldings, wood planks, tongue and groove, wallpaper, paint, plaster, or plain old drywall! The only hindrance, is your budget!

From custom millwork, to textural panels, these intricate designs make a huge statement.

Classic, timeless, sophisticated. Always a favorite for my design studio in all style genres.

This master bedroom shows how elegant your ceiling can be.

I’d never tire of looking at this ceiling while you drift blissfully off to sleep each night, would you?

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Reverse Drop Ceiling has really made a come-back. The perfect place to add ambient lighting.

Talk about perfection, translucent backlit onyx panels, such warmth and wow factor this feature creates.

Look how amazing this is with the lights down low-and the sun setting on a dull day. This room glows with light from the drop down ceiling detail with pendant and flex lighting. Such a perfect compliment to these gorgeous lights.

Paired wrought iron metal work with gorgeous hardwood floor boards, really takes this space to another level.

Utilizing your talents for drywall, this layered ceiling is subtle, yet highly effective. Adds interest to what would otherwise be a pretty basic basement rec room.

Focus on adding ceiling details in the dining, den, master bedroom and ensuite.

It’s another level of sophistication that both you and your home deserve. Ceilings, it’s all in the details.

Photos compiled are from websites that Marie shops at, various items chosen are befitting the mood and depict best choices for this article. Should you want information on any of these products, please contact interiorsBYDESIGNinc.

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

12 GRAYDON HILL

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

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

2 LANGDALE IN WINDERMERE

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

3 GLENRIDDING

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

4 UPPER WINDERMERE

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

5 KESWICK ON THE RIVER

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

6 WINDERMERE RIDGE

DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Communities.

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

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

8 CREEKWOOD CHAPPELLE

DEVELOPER: Delcon Creekwood BUILDERS: Averton Homes, Connect Homes, Homes By Avi, Thomsen Built, Reidbuilt Homes, Prominent Homes, Alquinn Homes, Klair Custom Homes, First Avenue homes LOCATION: South of Ellerslie Road & West of 141 Street

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

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

West of 170 Street

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

14 PAISLEY AT HERITAGE VALLEY DEVELOPER: Brookfield Residential BUILDERS: Innovations by Jayman, Brookfield Residential, Daytona Homes Master Builder, Coventry Homes, Homes

by Avi LOCATION: South of Ellerslie Road & East of 141 Street

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

16 WESTPOINTE OF WINDERMERE BUILDERS: Celebration Homes, White Eagle Homes, Infiniti Master Builder, Hoxton Homes, Augusta Fine Homes LOCATION: 170 Street and Woolsey Link

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BUILDERS: Mattamy Homes, Thomsen Built, Klair Custom Homes, First Avenue, Alquinn Homes LOCATION: West of Creekwood Chappelle

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

19 CRIMSON AT CREEKWOOD CHAPPELLE

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

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Ambleside is selling its final 27 lots direct to buyers like you. You pick the perfect lot—and build your family’s dream home with any builder of your choice. Or while they last, you can choose one of our existing builders’ final lots.

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Building & Designing Lifestyles The Araliya - Edmonton’s largest showhome!

Located in prestigious Windermere Ridge, this stunning show home boasts 12,700 square feet of unrivaled luxury and modern design.

This masterpiece will leave you breathless.

Showhome Hours: Monday - Thursday: 12pm - 6pm Friday: Closed Saturday & Sunday & Statuatory Holidays: 12pm - 5pm Before or After Hours: By Appointment

PLATINUM SIGNATURE HOMES INC. 25 Windermere Drive SW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6W 0S2 T : (780) 993-9787 W: platinumsignaturehomes.com / E : sunny@platinumsignaturehomes.com

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Plan Ahead… There Always is the Chance That Something May be Overlooked!

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As soon as possible… notify individuals, companies and institutions that your address will be changing, either by phone or by mailing the change-of-address cards from your post office. The following checklist will serve as a convenient reminder: ❏ Accountant ❏ Alumni Association ❏ Attorney ❏ Banks

❏ Lending Institutions

❏ Credit Cards

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❏ Driver’s License

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Showhome Review | PLATINUM SIGNATURE HOMES

There’s no place like this home Edmonton’s largest ever showhome – at more than 12,700 sq. ft – is a feast for the imagination AT 25 WINDERMERE DRIVE SW SITS ARAYLIA, Edmonton’s largest ever showhome. The modern structure is a whopping 12,730 sq. ft, and really is something that should be seen to truly appreciate. (Don’t be shy.

The home has seen a steady flux of other curious souls, and they’re always a-twitter with oohs and ahhs around every turn and new discovery.

“Another family room? Another kitchen? Oh wow, did you see that other closet? And have you been down to the basement yet?” Apart from the music playing through the built-in speakers throughout the home, these questions are truly the home’s soundtrack.)

Araylia is located on a picturesque and quiet street in Windermere Ridge.

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river valley walking trails, and other area amenities. Not that you’d ever want to leave if you actually lived in this house. It has everything you can imagine you’d want, and more.

“My wife Seema and I, we started talking about moving to a bigger home, and that led us to talk about all the things we wish our home included, things that would make living that much easier,” says Sunny Sahni, president of Platinum Signature Homes, the builders of Araylia. “So we started a wish list, and suddenly we were at 12,730 square feet,” he laughs.

“We collaborated on everything to create this,” Sunny said. “Seema wanted a design centre and I wanted a huge showhome, so we combined the two.” In fact, Flaunt Interiors Interior Design & Feng Shui, Seema Sahni’s design company, did all the 26 YPNEXTHOME.CA

design and furnishings for the home, and imported materials from around the globe.

Main floor For starters, the house has five garages, enough space for your luxury cars and perhaps the cars of your friends who you plan to entertain in the home.

The grand entrance of the home gives off a high-end luxury hotel yet homey feel, and it’s the perfect appetizer to whet your appetite for the rest of the luxurious home.

The foyer boasts 23-ft. ceilings, a two-pane glass waterfall, gorgeous marble-like flooring (which is featured throughout the home) and a view of the second floor.

One of the most unique rooms in this unmatched home is right off the

foyer. A perfectly circular bathroom is one-of-a-kind. The bubbly pebbled wall in the middle of the room is as unique as it is functional, acting as a backsplash for the vanity and privacy wall for the toilet.

Some of the other main floor features include: » A large, bright, glassed-in office/den with a custom-built library and desk » One living room and two family rooms, one that boasts a beautiful wet bar (with ice machine, bar fridges and more) » A large bistro-inspired white kitchen with Quartz countertops serves gourmet function and includes a grand sized island with eating bar and a stylish nook. There are more drawers and cupboards and pantries in this kitchen that many showhome

guests could fathom how they’d fill.

(Space would not be an issue here.) » An open and airy spice kitchen » A butler pantry that leads to an elegant formal dining area Seema Sahni of Flaunt Interiors must have had a great time sourcing all the furniture and furnishings for the home from around the world.

The bright purple, seatbelt chairs in the kitchen are funky, functional and formal, all at once.

Second floor The beautiful glass staircase, with rich, wooden, open risers, lead you to the second floor of the house, another jaw-dropping experience.

There’s a “bonus room” at the top of the stairs, not that this home requires more bonuses. But the layout and

design have combined to create a comfortable family hangout, a great place to play video games or do homework.

There’s a stunning design feature in one of the rooms on the second floor. A triangular, geometric green and blue pattern along the walls got its fair share of oohs and ahhs from other showhome visitors, and was just another example of the care and attention Seema and her team took to decorate the home.

The master bedroom has a movieworthy walk-in closet that seems to go on forever. There’s space in there for everything from ball caps to ball gowns and everything in between.

One showhome guest wished she could fill the closet. Her partner did not seem to find her musings amusing.

The second level features: » Three spacious bedrooms with ensuites and walk-in closets. The ensuites all have large, glassed in showers with their own unique tiles and ambience. » A comfy bonus room/study area with an entertainment wall, snacking station, study desk and a walkout patio. » A generously-sized meditation room/yoga studio » A spacious laundry room » An elegant master bedroom with a fireplace, sitting area and balcony » A classy master ensuite with sitdown makeup area, soaker tub, glassed in shower and oversized walk in closet From the second floor are stairs going up to the 1,200 sq. ft developed MAY 6 - JUN 3, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 27

rooftop patio. The patio overlooks the breathtaking view of the North Saskatchewan River and River Ridge Golf Course. The rooftop has been roughed in for a future hot tub and barbecue.

Lower level There are developed basements and then there’s this developed basement.

The lower level of the home is a spacious entertaining basement, equipped with a huge wet bar, golf simulator, gym and movie theatre.

The wet bar is something out of a movie. It has bar fridges, an ice machine, microwave, wine chiller and dishwasher. There’s also a built-in water feature with LED lights and bubbles fronting the physical bar. A double-sided fireplace partitions the bar and sitting area from the HD golf simulator, which any sports bar would be delighted to have. Further down the hall is another office/den and huge closet (perfect for seasonal clothes and gowns), which is right by the large home gym and a guest bedroom.

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accoutrements included in the rest of the house.

Basement features: » Grand two-tiered modern theatre » HD golf simulator » Family Room » Exercise room » Office/den » Guest suite with a his and her ensuite » Nanny suite with ensuite The house was named after a mountain range in India It took a year and a half to build, and its current asking price is $6.2 million. Sahni has had some interested parties in the house, but no offers yet.

“We wanted to create something in Edmonton that had never been existed before,” says Sunny Sahni.

“We wanted to raise the bar and show people what can be done here.”

Platinum Signature Homes is planning to keep Araylia open to the public until it sells. To visit the home and see its splendor for yourself, head to 25 Windermere Dr. SW, Monday to Thursday noon to 6 p.m. and weekends noon to 5 p.m. The showhome is closed on Fridays. You can also visit platinumsignaturehomes.com for more details.

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You’ll definitely be living the winner’s life with the lottery’s three grand prize dream homes that are located in the esteemed community of Upper Windermere. The first grand prize, The Lotus by Perry Homes, steals the show at an incredible 5,484 sq. ft. This lavish home features a grotto pool (complete with a tropical beach bar) that’s open to all three levels of the home. The prize package, which includes $25,000 cash, is valued at an amazing $1,941,145.

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The Mayenne by Averton is quite the spectacular supporting act. This second grand prize home showcases 5,137 sq. ft. of classic wine country farmhouse flair, and features a climate-controlled greenhouse that is outfitted by Hole’s Greenhouses & Gardens Ltd. Valued at more than $1.8 million, this prize package also includes $10,000 cash.

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Coming in at 4,125 sq. ft., this third home prize package is valued at more than $1.6 million and includes a cool $10,000 cash.

Full House Lottery 2016 also includes two add-on options that offer a chance to win even more cash – a Thousands-a-Day Giveaway and the 50/50 Extra.

Visit the homes in person or tour the homes online at fullhouse.ca. The stunning dream homes are open Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and weekends and holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

To purchase tickets, call 780.424.616 or 1.800.441.0465 (toll free), visit fullhouse.ca, hospital kiosks, or the Full House Lottery dream homes.

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Property Profile | THE COLLECTIONS AT CREEKWOOD

The Collections at Creekwood WHERE DO YOUR DREAMS TAKE SHAPE? Is it on your deck sipping tea on Sunday morning? Is it on the walking trails catching up with neighbours? Perhaps it’s in your reading nook looking at paint swatches for the nursery.

Introducing a new member to the Creekwood Family Neighbourhoods. The Collections at Creekwood is a naturally beautiful neighbourhood suited for homebuyers at every stage of life. And when we say “naturally beautiful” we mean it – The Collections at Creekwood has been specifically designed and built to complement the ebb and flow of the Whitemud Creek Ravine, giving residents access to Edmonton’s naturally stunning views in their own backyards.

Far enough from the hustle-and-bustle of the city but close enough to provide convenient access to valued amenities such as the up-and-coming Creekwood Market, The Collections at Creekwood is a natural fit for residents who appreciate a peaceful sanctuary to come home to after a busy workday in the city.

Just minutes away from Currents in Windermere, The Collections at Creekwood offers residents quick access to retail, wellness and entertainment conveniences including a selection of stylish boutiques, fitness studios and the

Windermere VIP Cinema. Not to mention, a delicious variety of family-friendly eateries are at your fingertips including two new restaurants that have just recently opened this spring!

Young families can look forward to a brand new K-9 public school opening in Chappelle in fall 2017, which will accommodate 900 students in the Creekwood Family Neighbourhoods. Homebuyers can visit epsb.ca to learn more about the project, which is owned by Alberta Infrastructure.

In addition to a future new school, residents in The Collections at Creekwood have access to an extensive network of walking trails, parks and playgrounds including a recreational BMX bike track located just steps away in Creekwood Chappelle.

Bringing in talented builders including Alquinn Homes, First Avenue Homes, Mattamy Homes, Klair Custom Homes, and DKH Homes, The Collections at Creekwood offers an impressive variety of home styles. The developer has also taken into account each builder’s ability to customize homes to fit every kind of lifestyle, as The Collections at Creekwood is rooted in its appeal as a diverse haven for homebuyers at every stage of life. Branching out into MAY 6 - JUN 3, 2016 | NEW HOME GUIDE 33

respective subdivisions, each builder brings a unique element to Bluebell, Orchid and Sage.

Bluebell (Phase 1 now selling) encourages homebuyers to create a new path that starts with a place for families to call home. The youthful atmosphere in our Bluebell collection will inspire you to build roots in a wonderful, family-oriented home.

Picture your little ones riding their bikes home after an exciting day at the school located directly adjacent to Bluebell. Imagine block parties with new friends. Create the life you’ve always dreamed of in Bluebell at The Collections.

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Orchid will resonate with families who are ready to take the next step and design their dream home. Your kids are growing up, your career is blossoming, and you’re ready for more space. The Orchid collection offers something extraordinary, a unique space where nature and contemporary homes come together.

Feel the pride that comes with building your own oasis in South Edmonton.

Designed with community involvement in mind, Sage will offer a tranquil sanctuary for homebuyers who are ready to kick back and enjoy life’s little pleasures. You’ve watched

your kids grow up and flourish with families of their own over the years, and now it’s your time to relax.

Natural beauty surrounds your block, with walking trails and welcoming scenery right in your backyard. You are free to live life as you please, just minutes away from the amenities you know and appreciate.

Homebuyers can choose from semi-detached and single-family homes in vibrant Bluebell, doubleattached garage homes and custom semi-estate homes in lavish Orchid, and maintenance-free bungalows in tranquil Sage*; wherever you’re at in life, your perfect match is waiting for

you in The Collections at Creekwood.

The Collections at Creekwood often joins forces with Creekwood Chappelle to host communitywide events like showhome grand openings, spring barbecues and the ever-popular Creekwoodstock.

Whether you are looking for something to do with the little ones, seeking a relaxing afternoon in the sunshine or wanting to meet the neighbours, a Creekwood Family Neighbourhood event is your onestop destination for family, friends and fun!

No matter what brings you to The Collections at Creekwood, your path to possibilities is lined with magnificent trees, tranquil views and a unique natural beauty. Whether you are starting your family, designing your dream home, or settling down to watch your grandkids grow, branch out and discover the unexpected in The Collections at Creekwood. *Plans subject to change.

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6 homebuying tips for first-timers

By Wayne Karl

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PLANNING TO BUY YOUR FIRST home

and not sure where to begin? Here are six homebuying tips to help you prepare.

1. Get with the programs There are various government programs available to help you buy a home.

Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP): The HBP allows first-time buyers to withdraw up to $25,000 from their RRSP to put toward a down payment on a home. You have up to 15 years to repay the funds.

First-Time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit (HBTC): Eligible first-time buyers can apply for the FTHB to help offset the costs associated with purchasing a home, such as legal fees, disbursements and land transfer taxes. The credit can provide up to $750 in federal tax relief.

More information on these programs is available at cra.gc.ca 2. Explore your options First-time buyers can buy a home with as little as five per cent of the purchase price as a down payment – as long as the property is less than $500,000.

Anything higher than that, and the minimum down payment for the portion of the price higher than $500,000 is 10 per cent. So, assuming your price range is at that threshold, you’ll need to come up with at least $25,000.

At that purchase price, depending on the market you’re in, this could mean you’d then be looking at a townhome, semi-detached or even a condo, instead of a detached home.

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3. Check with the bank of mom and dad If your parents are baby boomers who have had the good fortune of building equity over the years as they paid down their mortgage while the value of their property multiplied, well… they may be in a position to help. Many buyers are hitting up the bank of mom and dad. In the last two years, 28 per cent of first-time buyers called on the bank of mom and dad to help finance their purchase; from 2010 to 2014, only 17 per cent did.

4. Become tech savvy Mortgage consumers are becoming very tech savvy. In Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.’s 2015 Mortgage Consumer Survey, 78 per cent of respondents researched online, with 70 per cent using an mortgage calculator to help determine their payments. And social media is playing a more important role – 20 per cent used sites such as Facebook to learn more, 17 per cent used a mobile device, and of those, 22 per cent used a mortgage related app. And all of these figures are growing.

5. Befriend a broker or banker Like many things in life, it’s all about relationships. And whether you use broker or a banker to secure a

mortgage, you’ll likely come to value the relationship. In the same CMHC survey, consumer loyalty strengthened the longer people stayed with their lender. But since we’re talking about money, people are willing to switch lenders to get a better rate and save – a fact which is much more prevalent for bankers than brokers. And because brokers are able to offer products from multiple lenders, as opposed to bankers who offer only the products of their own institution, the market share held by brokers is growing notably, particularly among repeat buyers.

6. Research, research, research These days, with prices rising as they are and uncertainty in some markets, thorough research is an absolute must. Everything from your target area, desired housing type, builder or realtor, finances, how much you can afford, who you borrow from and the structure of your mortgage – take your time. Take months. Don’t rush anything. Anything.

Wayne Karl is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and business. In Fundamentally Speaking, Wayne explores the basics you need to examine when buying property. He can be reached at wayne.karl@ypnexthome.ca or follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/ WayneKarl.

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1 | Multi-tasking is always productive. False. Although useful in some situations, multi-tasking can cause you to lose your focus and make costly and time-consuming mistakes. When working on important tasks, multi-tasking is probably not a good idea. Some things require your undivided attention.

Multi-tasking distracts us from being in the present moment, which can drain our energy and leave us feeling exhausted and unfulfilled.

Next time you are participating in an activity, be with that activity rather than thinking about all the things you should be doing instead, or have to do later. Resist the habit of trying to do two things at once.

2 | Being messy automatically means you are disorganized. False.

Organizing is not about how it looks, it’s about how it works. Visual, creative types need to have things out where they can see them because out-of-sight is out-of-mind for them. This may cause their spaces to appear disorganized to others, but they probably know exactly where everything is. On the flip side, visual types lose focus when there is too much to look at, so they need products that allow them to contain their belongings to minimize the visual clutter. For example, a literature

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4 | If you write it on a to-do list, it will get done. False. I had a client who was so proud of her to-do list.

It was prioritized, colour coded and categorized, yet she was frustrated and overwhelmed at how many things on the list were not getting done. To get anything done, you have to actually schedule time to do the things on your list. Simply putting a task on a list is not a commitment. Blocking time on your calendar to do it is.

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Joie de Vivre Start your Saturday with a short bike ride to the Four Seasons Park. Make a splash in the spray park, hit a homerun at the ball diamonds, or reel in the catch of the day at the lake. Embrace the joys of life in the vibrant community of Ruisseau in Beaumount.

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• Use available transit alternatives.

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T-Rex in the Park Sunday May, 15th from 12-4pm Join us as we celebrate in Meadowview • Tasty tea sandwiches & cookies by Crème Catering • Flower crown & top hat craft for kids • Special guests from the City of Leduc’s FCSS • Enjoy our beautiful community & Dino Park • Meet our home builders

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• RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: Recreation & Culture Centre, Performing Arts Centre, 18 hole Golf Course & Public Library.

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DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Tristate Signature Homes, Homes by Santos, Connect Homes LOCATION: Coady Blvd & Meadowview Blvd.

2 WINDROSE

DEVELOPER: Maclab Enterprises BUILDERS: Bengel Custom Homes, Corona Custom Projects, Cornerbrook Custom Homes, Jacob’s Construction, McLean and McLean Custom Homes LOCATION: Exit at 50 Ave off Highway 2, proceed west, then go south on Grant MacEwan Boulevard to Windrose

3 SUNTREE

DEVELOPER: Maclab Enterprises BUILDERS: Cranston Homes, Areo Homes, Caliber Master Builder, Homes by Sher-Built, Triumph Homes LOCATION: Grant MacEwan Boulevard & Suntree Promenade

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DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Developments BUILDERS: Bedrock Homes, Dolce Vita Homes, Homes by Sher-Bilt, Connect Homes LOCATION: South of Rolly View Road on C.W. Gaetz Drive

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• MEDICAL FACILITIES: Full Service Community Hospital and Full Ambulance Service.

• PARKS & PATHWAYS: 27 parks including Telford Lake, Fred John’s Park & Lions Campground.

6 BRIDGEPORT DEVELOPER: Melcor Developments Ltd. BUILDERS: Santos Construction Ltd., Encore Master Builder, McLean & McLean Custom Homes Ltd.,Western Living Homes LOCATION: Take 50 Ave, turn right on Bridgeport Crossing

7 WEST HAVEN PARK

DEVELOPER: Melcor Developments Ltd. BUILDERS: Encore Master BuilderSantos Construction Ltd.,Homexx Corporation LOCATION: West on 50th Ave, South on West Haven Boulevard

THE CITY OF LEDUC, a thriving Industrial, Commercial & Agricultural Community continues to experience growth and expansion.

“A great place to call home!”

For more information contact The City of Leduc at 780-980-7177

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DEVELOPER: Tamani Communities BUILDERS: Dolce Vita Homes, Homes by Avi, Innovations by Jayman, Jayman MasterBUILT LOCATION: Highway 2A & 50th Street

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DEVELOPER: Maple Ridge & Oak Ridge Communities BUILDERS: Country Hills Homes LOCATION: 17 Street between Sherwood Park Freeway and Whitemud Drive

2 LAUREL CROSSING

DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Pacesetter Homes, Sterling Homes, Landmark Homes, Tristate Signature Homes LOCATION:34 Street & 16A Avenue

3 MAPLE CREST

DEVELOPER: Dream Unlimited Corp.

BUILDERS: Homes by Avi, Coventry Homes, Crystal Creek Homes, Landmark Legacy, Landmark Essentials, Bedrock Homes LOCATION: Maple Road (38th Avenue NW) and 8th Street; Maple Way & 40th Avenue

4 TAMARACK COMMON

DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Pacesetter Homes, Sterling Homes, & Parkwood Master Builder LOCATION: 17 Street and 23 Avenue, south of Millcreek Nursery

5 LAUREL GREEN

6 LAUREL CROSSING

DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Coventry Homes, Parkwood Master Builder, Victory Homes, Connect Homes LOCATION: 17th Street & 16 Avenue

7 THE HILLS AT CHARLESWORTH

DEVELOPER: Beaverbrook Communities BUILDERS: Bedrock Homes, Dolce Vita Homes, Alquinn Homes, Jayman Built LOCATION: Charlesworth Way and Ellerslie Road between 50th St and 34th St

DEVELOPER: Dream Unlimited Corp.

BUILDERS: Homes by Avi, Lincolnberg Master Builder, Landmark Legacy, Urban Luxury Homes, Laurel Green, Landmark Communities, Estrella Homes LOCATION: South of 23 Avenue on 24 Street

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Be prepared on moving day

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detergent, a sponge, plastic garbage bags, June 30 is the busiest moving day of the year. If you’re planning paper towels, paper plates and cups, a to move on that day, it is time to book your mover now.

Share those precious moments together with your kettle and maybe a cooler. Remember a Two Men and a Truck Canada has created guidelines to family in SummerWood and make them timeless. note pad, pen, scissors and pertinent help customers make any moving day as stress-free as possible.

• Playgrounds • Creeks • Lush Urban phone numbers you may need, such as One approach that works well is to empty a closet a couple • Parks • Ponds Forest utilities companies (for both ends of the weeks before the move and place items you know you will need Visit a showhome today and find the perfect move), family members, real estate agent, on moving day into that space. It’s great to leave your current place for everyone you love. lawyer and cable company. You’ll also place looking good, so cleaning supplies are a must, and you Duplex Style Homes bywant Pacesetter Homes &around Rohit Communities need basic tools. don’t to be hunting for them. You’ll want a broom, CHUCKSingle RESNICK Family Homes by Jayman BUILT & Pacesetter Homes Think about the first 24 hours in your dustpan, mop, your vacuum, some sort of all-purpose cleaner and is vice-president, marketing and operations at Two Men new place. You’ll need linens, soap, alarm cleaning rags and towels. Put cleaning items and towels in a and a Truck – Canada clock, a change of clothes, phone chargers, large bucket or plastic bin with a lid to keep them separate from important papers and money. your other stuff.

Be sure that your survival items are In your new place, have toilet tissue ready for each UP SELECT , into the moving van lastLOTS!* packed or bathroom, along with hand soap and towels. RememberTO transported in your vehicle with you. easy-to-serve snacks, water bottles, a first-aid kit, facial tissues *Visit the showhomes today for more information.

When you arrive, you’ll be fully prepared and toys such as colouring books and crayons for the little ones.

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by Avi,Developments, Marcson Homes, Rohit Daytona Communities, Homes by Avi, Homes Master Builder Marcson Homes, Daytona LOCATION: Lakeland Drive & Homes Aspen Master Builder Trail LOCATION: Lakeland Drive & Aspen Trail ARDROSSAN HEIGHTS DEVELOPER: Strata Developments ARDROSSAN BUILDERS: Open HEIGHTS DEVELOPER: Strata LOCATION: 4 miles eastDevelopments of Sherwood BUILDERS: Open Park on Baseline Road North at RR 824 LOCATION: 4 miles east of to Ardrossan NEW LOTS COMING Sherwood Park on Baseline Road SOON! North at RR 824 to Ardrossan NEW

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DEVELOPER:Genstar Genstar Development DEVELOPER: Development Co. Co. BUILDERS:Landmark Landmark Homes, Rohit BUILDERS: Homes, Rohit Communities, Communities, LOCATION:Lakeland Lakeland Drive & LOCATION: Drive & Campbell Rd. Campbell Rd.

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DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Jayman BUILT, Pacesetter Homes, Rohit Communities LOCATION: East of Clover Bar Rd. North of Baseline Rd. on Lakeland Dr.

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DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Jayman MasterBUILT, Pacesetter Homes, Rohit Communities, Open LOCATION: East of Clover Bar Rd. North of Baseline Rd. on Lakeland Dr.

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Sienna is the perfect community to make unforgettable memories.

• Hospital & Schools • Parks, Playground & Trails • Performing Arts Theatre • Recreation Centre • Trendy Restaurants & Shopping • Move in Ready Homes Starting in the Low $300’s*

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

2 SOUTHFORT RIDGE

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

3 SOUTHFORT MEADOWS

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

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

5 FOREST RIDGE IN WEST PARK

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A quiet, friendly, family oriented community.

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

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DEVELOPER: Ranger Realty BUILDERS: Bethpage Construction Corp, Sangam Homes Ltd, Sha-Ture Homes Inc., White Eagle Homes LOCATION: 167C Ave and 59-60 Street

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DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Sterling Homes, Coventry Homes, Connect Homes LOCATION: 50th Street & Cy Becker Blvd

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DEVELOPER: Qualico Communities BUILDERS: Pacesetter Homes, Daytona Homes Master Builder, Rohit Communities LOCATION: Cy Becker Blvd & 167 Avenue

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DEVELOPER: Walton Development and Managment L.P BUILDERS: Jayman MasterBUILT, Innovations by Jayman, Hopewell Residential, Morrison Homes, Royal West Homes, Carlisle Group LOCATION: 167 Avenue & McConachie Way

7 COLLEGE WOODS AT LAKEVIEW

DEVELOPER: College Woods Development Inc. BUILDERS: Entity Homes, Prominent Homes Ltd, Sehra Homes LOCATION: 89 Street and 181 Avenue

8 THE TERRACE AT SCHONSEE

DEVELOPER: Brookfield Residential BUILDERS: Jayman MasterBUILT, Coventry Homes, Sterling Homes, City Homes LOCATION: North of 167 Avenue on 71st Street

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DEVELOPER: Brookfield Residential BUILDERS: City Homes, Morrison Homes LOCATION: 167 Avenue and McConachie Boulevard

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Advice | CHBA ALBERTA

YOU HAVEN’T REALLY EXPERIENCED HOME HUNTING until you take a group of builders, designers, developers and suppliers to another city for a two-day blitz of show homes.

Our Association’s fifth US housing tour’s destination was Denver, the capital of Colorado and a magnet for millennials. We loaded onto a tour bus to tour communities ranging from mountain-edge suburbs to bold urban redevelopments such as Stapleton, the city’s former airport site and now home to more than 20,000 people.

This group of pros rolled through almost 50 homes, noting the smallest details of construction techniques, layouts and features and looking at the big picture of how communities were designed. They took hundreds of photos – banking visual ideas to take home to consider incorporating in their own projects.

Most of all, they asked questions.

We were fortunate to connect with the best source of answers – the wonderfully helpful Metro Home Builders Association, who joined us on the bus and set up fascinating presentations on their market – especially the unique challenges of meeting the needs of millennial home hunters.

Denver is growing fast as hightech companies flee the overpriced Silicon Valley market for communities where coveted knowledge-economy 60 YPNEXTHOME.CA

workers can enjoy mountain biking in the morning and a fine craft beer in the evening before catching a baseball game downtown – and still afford a home.

There was a lot to learn and Edmonton CHBA members were once again well represented, with senior executives from some of the city’s biggest builder/developers to smaller firms serving infill demand.

These were all companies that – even in a slower market – invested in seeking out forward-looking ideas to makes their homes better.

Many have been on previous tours to some of America’s most interesting housing markets – San Antonio, Orange County in California, Phoenix, and Silicon Valley. All these cities are unique but they are a source of ideas and inspiration and ideas.

Of course, our annual home tour represents just a tiny fraction of the ways Edmonton CHBA members strive to understand what their customers want.

CHBA’s nationwide homebuyer preference study – powered by Avid Ratings Canada – is another example of how companies learn how to meet the high expectations of Edmontonians.

At the same time, the team of professionals that develop communities and build homes are also constantly upgrading their skills and knowledge so they are better able to compete to become your choice when investing in a new home. Members also compete for awards locally, provincially and nationally through CHBA in a myriad of categories to test – and improve – their products.

The outcome of all that work is on display at Edmonton show homes – and you don’t have travel to Texas, California or Colorado to see the best ideas or learn about the opportunities in the current low-interest rate environment to build your dream.

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Alberta represents over 1,600 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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Owning versus renting

By Gail Vaz-Oxlade

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THE HOUSING MARKET has gone wild with people panting for good investments opportunities. Slow down and consider all the angles before you dive into homeownership.

There’s something about money Did you see that? The issue has shifted from “shelter” to “profit.” That’s because people believe that a home is a good investment.

While money is a key consideration, it shouldn’t be the only consideration.

If you’re going to make the move from renting to buying, look at the dollars and cents.

First there’s the straight calculation that compares the cost of carrying your own home (your principal and interest payments and property taxes) with the cost of renting one.

Renters aren’t responsible for maintenance. Homebuyers also need to consider closing costs which include legal fees, land transfer tax, and other miscellaneous expenses that you avoid by renting. First and last months’ rent is also a ways smaller than the typical down payment on a home.

Of course, when you own, no matter how small the principal portion of your mortgage is (and it’s minuscule in the early years), as long as the market is stable, and you’re not looking to make a quick sale, homeowners are building equity and increasing their net worth with every mortgage payment. And when you sell your principal residence one day, the money earned is tax free.

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While money is a key consideration, it shouldn’t be the only consideration. If you’re going to make the move from renting to buying, look at the dollars and cents.

It’s a wonderful life When I was in my 20s, I lived in a neighbourhood that was suited to a single girl hell bent on a good time. Back then, renting was the perfect solution: one of limited responsibilities and commitment.

Renting is virtually a worry-free existence — assuming you have a decent landlord.

Homeownership is a responsibility that also brings a ton of warm, fuzzy feelings. It means you can put down roots. You have complete control of your environment so, yes, you can paint your living room red.

Location, location Buying a home in a neighbourhood you don’t know well is one a common mistake. If you’re new in town, consider renting for six months or a year to get a feel for the area. If you like living there, you’ll feel more comfortable buying a home.

Steady as she goes Your employment prospects should be stable before you consider buying a home. Homeownership requires a number of regular payments — mortgage, property taxes, utilities, maintenance and insurance. Missing any of these payments can trigger dire consequences.

There are a number of financial factors to consider when it comes to buying versus renting. But the decision involves much more than just running the numbers. You’ve also got to look at the emotional rewards and challenges of each alternative.

I’ve been a renter and I’ve been an homeowner, and overall I like ownership more.

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Early 2016 Calgary & Edmonton Home Buyers Benefit Most From Market Conditions Choosing the right season to enter into a typical real estate market as a buyer involves trading off between a greater level of purchasing power in the fall/winter months – typically characterized by lower levels of sales and listings – and a greater level of choice in the spring/ summer months – characterized by higher levels of sales and listings. As spring has now sprung, one should expect to see more ‘for sale’ real estate signs in bloom across the Calgary and Edmonton regions.

Usually, inventory increases would come as a relief to any winter-market buyer who was unable to find his/her perfect home amongst winter’s stock. However, recent market conditions at any time of year have experienced unusually high existing, and new home inventory levels.

Despite this level of choice, home purchasing levels within these markets have remained seasonally low, and lower by comparison to 2015. Recent buyers have exercised some of the strongest levels of purchasing power seen within these markets in over 6 years (see table below).

In fact, the savings earned by these buyers strongly outpaced current annual expectations, which call for annual average single-family (SF) and multi-family (MF) price savings of -2.2% and -1.5% respectively across the Calgary region, and -2.5% and -2.7% respectively across the Edmonton region.

Looking ahead, 2016 will likely continue to be an odd year in terms of real estate inventories, as supply levels will fall on average throughout most of the year. This will no doubt be the trend amongst new housing supply as total housing unit starts were down -51% across the Calgary region and down -61% across the Edmonton region in the first quarter of 2016.

For prices, these supply reductions will help ensure less price flexibility within the Calgary and Edmonton regional real estate markets, making today’s buyer’s position the strongest we’ll see for the foreseeable future. To put it simply, now is the time to buy.

Edmonton Regional Q1 2016

Q1 2015

Calgary Regional Yr/Yr

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Existing Home Market SF Sales Average SF $ MF Sales Average MF $ (Condo) Total MLS Inventory

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$432,773

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$528,385

$538,013

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1161

1296

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1533

1776

-13.7%

$242,813

$250,682

-3.1%

$287,621

$299,437

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5944

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7539

7098

6.2%

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1382

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New Home Market SF Absorptions Average SF $

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1594

$578,093

$586,158

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$721,212

$729,629

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MF Absorptions

1010

1217

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1130

1424

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Unabsorbed SF Units

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592

42.1%

364

382

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Unabsorbed MF Units

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454

113.4%

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172

244.8%

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All new home market data and outlooks were collected from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

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What to consider before buying an investment property

By Alyssa Richard

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AN INCOME PROPERTY can be a good

way to make money, especially in retirement. However, there are some things you need to think about before taking the plunge.

Here are the advantages and disadvantages of buying an investment property: Advantages You can use leverage: If you have equity in your home, you can use it to help finance the purchase of another property. In a low-interest rate environment, mortgage rates are lower as are the costs of buying an income property. You’ll build up more equity when you earn rental income to pay down the mortgage. In the future, you could use that additional equity to buy another property – or properties – but you should ensure you can make larger mortgage payments when rates increase.

You can earn additional income regularly: As long as you have a tenant, you’ll earn monthly income on a regular basis. The more investment properties you have, the more you could potentially earn. You don’t often get regular income from other types of investments.

You get tax deductions: While you’ll earn rental income, you’ll also be able to deduct any expenses. Advertising, insurance, maintenance and repairs, property taxes, and legal fees are just a few of the expenses that are deductible. It’s best to consult with 80 YPNEXTHOME.CA

your accountant to find out what costs you can deduct.

Disadvantages You may need additional financing: If you want to buy a multi-unit property and intend to live in it, you’ll need a down payment of between five and 10 per cent, depending on the total number of units in the property. But when you purchase a property you don’t plan to live in, you need a down payment of at least 20 per cent.

Also, some lenders won’t recognize 100 per cent of the potential rental income you might expect to earn; some may consider just 50 per cent, while other lenders might consider 80 per cent. In other words, you could be forced to make a bigger down payment to qualify for a mortgage.

You may not always have a tenant: Ideally, you’ll earn enough rental income to cover your annual costs.

However, you’ll still need to make mortgage payments without a tenant.

You should be prepared for the worst and have an emergency fund for the times you don’t have someone to rent your place.

Your property isn’t a liquid investment: If you own stocks or bonds, you can buy and sell them quite quickly. However, it can take a long time between listing your property for sale and the closing date.

This might be a problem if you need the money right away.

You have additional responsibilities: Being a landlord can be a difficult job. You’re responsible for any maintenance and repairs that need to be done. But there are also some headaches you have to deal with, like a tenant that damages your property or misses a rent payment.

The alternative is to hire a property manager. He or she can take care of those problems but at a cost to you.

While an investment property will provide you with additional income, it’s good to be aware of the pros and cons before you ultimately decide to make a purchase.

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By Wayne Karl

MILLENNIALS, PLEASE ADJUST YOUR HOMEBUYING

aspirations. Your targets are a little off, so we’ve assembled Canada’s most millennial friendly housing markets to help you.

Many of you – those 18 to 34, the generally accepted age range for millennials – seem to be aware of what’s going on in Canadian real estate. Others, though…

According to the 2016 Bank of Montreal Millennial Home Buyer Report, 76 per cent of Canadian millennials who currently rent, expect to buy a home within the next five years. But affordability is cited as a major concern.

Affordability challenges Our first clue comes with what they expect to pay – an average of $350,000 on their first home (but more on this later). Wisely, two thirds anticipate they will need help – with $35,000 of that amount coming from family. The average expected down payment is 15 per cent, or about $53,000. (Reality check: while saving for as large a down payment as possible is wise, we wonder if aiming so high is realistic for these first-timers.)

As a general guideline, buyers can assume the mortgage you can qualify for in today’s market is about five times your income. “So, if you’re looking to qualify for a $400,000 mortgage, the basic income requirement would be $80,000,” says James Laird, president of CanWise Financial, in-house mortgage brokerage for mortgage comparison website RateHub. “It’s important to note that it’s a mortgage qualification, not the home price. If you have a reasonable down payment saved, this contributes to increased affordability.”

According to RateHub’s calculator, “affordability” is based on the household income of the applicants purchasing the house, the personal monthly expenses of those applicants (such as car payments and credit expenses), and the expenses associated with owning a home (property taxes, condo fees and heating costs).

The issue of millennials needing help in buying their first home also surfaced in two other recent reports. RBC Economics’ latest Home Ownership Poll indicates 24 per cent of millennial respondents say they are more likely to consider purchasing a home with a family member.

Another new poll, from ReMax Canada, says 37 per cent of millennials expect help with their down payment from a family member or friend.

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“For many millennials, homeownership is a natural part of their journey and we’re seeing the next generation eager to get into the market, even if that means exploring alternate options like buying with family or a friend,” says Erica Nielsen, vice-president, Home Equity Finance, RBC. Expected purchase prices vs actual prices The problem with millennials’ homebuying target purchase prices from the BMO survey comes when you compare them to actual prices. Their national average target price of $350,000, for example, is well below the Canadian average home price of $512,621, as of the first quarter of this year, according to the latest Royal LePage House Price Survey. That $350,000 expected purchase price, in fact, barely exceeds the national average price for the most affordable housing type – condos – which is $344,491.

Also surprisingly, 51 per cent of BMO respondents say the type of property they hope to purchase is a detached home. (Reality check: have you checked the prices of those in your market lately?)

But rest assured, prospective millennial homebuyers, there is hope.

Millennial friendly housing markets We’ve assembled the most millennial friendly markets across the country – what housing types you can buy in what markets, at less than the expected average price from the BMO survey.

In the following tables, we’ve laid out, province by province, what millennials expect to pay for their first home and their expected average down payment, based on the BMO survey. We’ve also projected the monthly mortgage payment on a five-year fixed rate at 2.59 mortgage on a 25-year amortization.

We then list the available housing types in major markets in each province that are priced at less than the expected average price – based on actual average home prices as of the first quarter of 2016, from Royal LePage.

As you can see, in many markets, millennials may have to adjust their desired housing types and purchase prices, given what’s available in certain areas.

Still, there are some very millennial friendly housing markets.

ATLANTIC CANADA home price expectations, BMO report Average expected home price: $253,990 Average down payment: 13.39% ($34,009) Monthly payment: $995.41

Reality check: For those hoping to buy in Montreal, you might want to budget a little higher, since all housing types in Montreal Centre, East and West are above the average expected home price.

Reality check: Limited condo supply in Atlantic Canada, and nothing in any housing type available at the expected price point in St. John’s, Nfld.

ONTARIO home price expectations, BMO report Average expected home price $415,110 Average down payment: 15.97% ($66,293) Monthly payment: $1,579.09

PRAIRIES home price expectations, BMO report Average expected home price: $264,388 Average down payment: 20.56% ($54,358) Monthly payment: $950.17

Reality check: Condos in Regina are just slightly higher than the average expected home price, at $275,138.

ALBERTA home price expectations, BMO report Average expected home price: $386,480 Average down payment: 15.2% ($58,744) Monthly payment: 1,502.17

Reality check: Buyers in Calgary and Edmonton, investigate home prices in your city, as there may be deals to be had given the recent downturn.

BRITISH COLUMBIA home price expectations, BMO report Average expected home price: $478,113 Average down payment: 15.85% ($75,780) Monthly payment: $1,818.89

Reality check: Ontario millennials – get used to the idea of a condo being your first home.

QUEBEC home price expectations, BMO report Average expected home price $234,735 Average down payment: 12.82% ($30,093) Monthly payment: $927.54

Reality check: Sorry, Vancouver millennials. There’s nothing in your average expected home price available in the city.

And in West Van? LOL. Sources: Bank of Montreal Millennial Home Buyer Report, April 2016; monthly payments calculated using 25-year amortization, five-year fixed rate at 2.59, via BMO mortgage calculator; Royal LePage House Price Survey, Q1 2016

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Neighbourhood Profile

Summerside

Fast facts

Laid back life on the lake

$118,291

Average household income

Family structure

By Amy Hancock

FAMILIES

COUPLES

SINGLES

60%

29%

11%

Own vs. rent

90% OWNERS

10%

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RENTERS Most common home type

SUMMERSIDE IS a new neighbourhood at Ellerslie Road between 66th street and Parsons Road, notable for the 28-ft.-deep, 32-acre Summerside Lake, designed for swimming, fishing and nonmotorized boating that is exclusive to members of the Summerside Residents Association.

Lifestyle Residents enjoy the laid back feeling of life on the lake. Paddle boat, kayak and canoe rentals are available, should you feel like getting out of your lounge chair. Kids will enjoy the lakeside playground, sandy beach and surrounding lawns. In the winter, the lake is converted to a skating rink and winter programming is offered by the residents association.

Vibe Rows of cottage-like homes line up behind green boulevards. The wide sidewalks are busy with young parents pushing baby strollers and tikes learning to ride without training wheels, likely on their way to Lake

Summerside for a day of fun at the beach. A to-do list of errands is easily tackled with commercial services close by.

Meet the neighbours Summerside is a family neighbourhood. Although there are young professionals, empty nesters and seniors residing here, it is obvious young parents have chosen this safe and friendly neighbourhood to raise their children.

In the area The cost of rent seems to vary depending on the unit’s distance from the beach. Rent is not necessarily cheap, but reasonable. Many of the restaurants, cafes and retailers in Summerside are franchises. The price of services, a meal or a pint of beer will be the same here as it is anywhere else.

Planes, trains & automobiles The development of Summerside began before Edmonton experienced its massive economic boom and

SINGLE-DETACHED Education levels

41% UNIVERSITY

36% HIGH SCHOOL

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some residents got in early. Bus routes come through Summerside and nearby neighbourhoods are easily accessible, but Summerside is largely a car-dependent neighbourhood.

Access to major freeways makes getting around the rest of the city easy enough, but expect a longer commute to downtown or anywhere north of the river.

Real estate Although the newer homes are still priced comparably to nearby neighbourhoods, starter homes are no longer as affordable as they used to be. First-time homebuyers are renting out suites in their homes and this benefits the rental market.

Amy is a freelance writer and communications professional. Her insights and extensive familiarity with Edmonton make her a great guide for getting to know local communities.

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