Eastern Ontario New Home & Condo Guide - Jan 25, 2014

Jan 25 - Feb 08, 2014 Volume 14 Issue 2

Eastern Ontario Edition

Your Best Source for New Homes and Condos

Come Home to Nature at

Spring Valley

inside this issue

STARTING THE NEW YEAR WITH A NEW ATTITUDE

THE MYTH Of THE CONDO BUBBLE

TIPS TO OPERATE YOUR NEW HOME IN WINTER

All over Ottawa, there’s a Cardel to call home.

Singles in Carleton Place

Singles, towns and condos in Kanata

1 lot left – quick occupancy at Richmond

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Singles and towns in Kanata

Singles and towns at Barrhaven

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Before the ‘60’s changed the world.

Before the Baby Boom began. Before the Roaring ‘20’s took us dancing to the Charleston or out to the movies, Monarch was here. First. For 96 years, families have trusted Monarch for the most important investment of their lives.

So choose the one builder who has always been there for Canadian families.

And visit Monarch. First.

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MONARCH COMMUNITIES CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR WITH INCREDIBLE SAVINGS ON ALL INVENTORY HOMES.

NEPEAN | LINKS AT STONEBRIDGE | INCREDIBLE INVENTORY INCENTIVES STACKED TOWNHOMES FROM THE LOW $200,000’s Sales Centre located at 610 Kilbirnie Drive (Kilbirnie Drive & Shadehill Crescent) 613-692-9284

NEPEAN | STONEBRIDGE | NEWLY RELEASED TOWNHOMES EXECUTIVE TOWNHOMES FROM THE UPPER $200,000’s EXECUTIVE SINGLES FROM THE MID $400,000’s Sales Centre located at 610 Kilbirnie Drive (Kilbirnie Drive & Shadehill Crescent) 613-692-9284

KANATA | BLACKSTONE | 2 CAR GARAGE SINGLES FROM $394,990 TRADITIONAL TOWNHOMES FROM THE UPPER $200,000’s ALL NEW 32’ SINGLES FROM THE UPPER $300,000’s EXECUTIVE 46’ SINGLES FROM THE MID $400,000’s Sales Centre located at 110 Westphalian Avenue 613-831-2619

NEPEAN | LONGFIELDS | DESIGNER MODEL HOMES NOW OPEN COURTYARD TOWNHOMES FROM THE LOW $300,000’s SEMI-DETACHED FROM THE UPPER $300,000’s Sales Centre located at 280 Longfields Drive (Longfields Drive and Beatrice Drive) 613-569-5313

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C22 vice-president, Wall2wall media

Jacqueline Hill

Director of sales, national

Josh Heppner

Sales Manager, Eastern Ontario

Paul Bimm

editor-in-chief / director of content

Susan Legge art director

Bianca DiPietro editor

Wayne Karl contributing editors

Sara Duck, Elisa Krovblit, Lydia McNutt

regular features Condo Insert | C01-C24

sales co-ordinator, eastern Ontario

Spotlight on Condos: Your guide to new condo communities

in the Gatineau and Greater Ottawa Area

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Canada to benefit from stronger U.S. economy in 2014 In the News Tips to find the money to begin investing today Quick Tips Start the new year with a new attitude

by Hellen Buttigieg

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Manager of production

28 Fundamentally Speaking When and how to plan your financial future?

32 GOHBA Report

How to keep your new home operating safely in the winter

by John W. Herbert

38 Hot Sheets

Two pages of community previews and openings

Home Smarts Challenging the myth of the condo bubble

community focus features DOMICILE

DEVELOPMENTS

Domicile and Little Italy: united by originality

Bala Gnanapandithan Production Co-ordinator

Dennis Ng

graphic designer

Mike Terentiev

by Wayne Karl

by Marnie Bennett

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Buying made easy Three simple steps to success

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Susan Legge

Editor-in-chief Wall2Wall Media

hopping for a home online is a great way to narrow your search, but there’s nothing like visiting the sites, models and sales offices to get down to the nitty-gritty. Before you venture out, here are some pointers: First, be clear about what you want and expect in a new home and in your builder.

Remember, the range of prices in the new-home market generally reflects differences in location, features and home styles. There’s no magic involved. If a builder’s pricing seems out of whack with others in the area, ask for an explanation.

Higher prices could mean better quality materials, finishings, features and service.

Make sure that the price you are paying will deliver the quality you want.

Second, understand exactly what is included with the home you are buying and what is optional. Ask the sales representative to show you samples, and request a “spec” sheet that clearly lists what is included, as well as any upgrade options.

Third, evaluate any promises that have been made during your visit. Is the builder prepared to put them in writing? Hearsay comments should not be included as part of your evaluation process. Sit down with your sales representative, ask questions and discuss your Agreement of Purchase and Sale in detail – then take it to a lawyer before it’s finalized.

Susan.Legge@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge

Tax time – embrace it Preparing for this unsavoury topic earlier helps reduce the sting at deadline time

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Wayne Karl

e’re approaching February already – a period we often associate with blahs, but also a month worth celebrating, given that it’s the shortest of the year, and March and spring soon follow. And while the deadline for 2013 Registered Retirement Savings Plan contributions isn’t until March 3, and April 30 for filing your 2013 income tax return, perhaps we need to start thinking of February in a different light altogether.

Indeed, coming up in our two February issues is our Tax Time Tips content; the idea was to explore this topic in advance of filing deadlines, to help

Editor Wall2Wall Media Wayne.Karl@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl

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readers learn about opportunities to take advantage of while they still can.

But, heeding the advice of experts, perhaps “tax time” should instead be a year-round task. From making regular RRSP contributions to comparing RRSPs and tax-free savings accounts to learning of the various credits available, tax planning for some is as necessary as the inevitable taxes themselves.

Preparing as best you can throughout the year might help minimize the sting come deadline time – and help you learn to embrace the opportunities to save, not just fear what you have to pay.

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401 FERNSIDE ST. 613 425 1332

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Zens Urban Flats from $200,900 Towns from $279,900

Condo Flats from $290,900

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210 KIWANIS CRT. 613 249 0704

376 ANTIGONISH AVE. 613 834 3488

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$355,900

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there’s a lot to love in notting Hill South. Come home to comfort and convenience in a friendly, relaxed community, just 15 minutes from ottawa.

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Purchase one of our ready-to-move-in condos.

Only 5% down payment.

Discover downtown living at its best with a tour of the bright and airy, beautifully decorated models at Galleria 2. This is your opportunity to live and play close to Parliament Hill, University of Ottawa, ByWard Market, and all that Canada’s capital has to offer.

start at $282,000.

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Define your style.

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Is uptown loft your style? We can do that.

Visit the Nuovo sales centre in Little Italy to explore the possibilities.

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At the corner of Pamilla and Rochester in the heart of Little Italy, Nuovo offers you the opportunity to be steps from the continental vibe of Corso Italia (Preston Street); the beauty of Dow’s Lake, the Rideau Canal World Heritage site, the Central Experimental Farm and Arboretum, and to be a pioneer in the City’s future plans for this neighbourhood.

Start by visiting the sales centre located at 445 Preston St. You will not see a more inspiring sales centre in Ottawa, and it will fuel your dreams – to make Nuovo and Little Italy your home. Not only can you own a piece of exceptional property in a unique and long-established neighbourhood, but take a look at the amenities provided for your pleasure, comfort – and peace of mind.

In an extraordinary move, Domicile has just announced its Extended Warranty Plan for Nuovo and all its future projects. No other developer goes beyond what is required under law by Tarion Warranty Corp., but Domicile will double the warranty period!

Yes, the Domicile Extended Warranty Plan, a first, covers buyers

Location Little Italy, Ottawa Rochester and Pamilla Housing Type Condominiums Sales Centre 445 Preston St. Open Monday to Thursday noon to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

Contact nuovocondo.ca domicile.ca 613.728.7873

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Not only can you own a piece of exceptional property in a unique and long-established neighbourhood, but take a look at the amenities provided for your pleasure, comfort — and peace of mind. and condominium corporations for four full years on all items covered by standard Tarion one- and two-year warranties.

Nuovo is designed by one of Ottawa’s foremost architects – Barry Hobin. And who better? Hobin’s architectural practice thrives from its funky offices right next door. His team took great care designing the Nuovo showpiece. Its 117 units and slender design are perfect for a small community of owners.

Plans include an Italian fine food grocer on the ground floor – serving your daily needs in European style. Domicile understands what its buyers in Little Italy want – quality food and grocery products, a selection of fruits and vegetables, cheeses, breads, ready-to-go foods, deli –paired with an in-house Italian coffee boutique.

Inside, your gorgeous suite, with light-filled and doubleglazed Low E windows, entrancing views of the city and the Gatineau Hills beyond, soaring ceilings of nine or 10 ft., brushed oak plank flooring, and your choice of a wide range of beautiful finishes, is only the beginning. Suites include Italian Aster Cucine kitchen cabinets, with beautiful quartz or granite counter tops. Bathrooms cabinets are from Duravit, fixtures from Hans Grohe and grab bars from Invisia.

A leader in this and many other ways, Domicile, the 2012 Ottawa Public Health Smoke-Free Champion, made the entire building smoke-free. Your new home is also pre-wired with Rogers Cable and Bell’s Fibe fibre-optic cable, and features a USB kitchen outlet.

Nuovo also offers common amenities beyond compare!

Imagine soaking on the rooftop in the luxurious saltwater relaxation pool! A fitness and yoga centre, rooftop indoor lounge and outdoor rooftop terrace with a spectacular view of Little Italy are only a few of Nuovo’s amenities. Green lifestyle features include a central recycling centre, bicycle repair room and too many other features to list.

Be part of this vibrant community. Visit the Nuovo Sales Centre at 445 Preston St., Monday to Thursday noon to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m., visit nuovocondo.ca or call 613.728.7873.

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//In the news

Canada to benefit from a strengthening U.S. economy in 2014 RBC Economics After another year of mediocre growth, Canada’s economy is expected to perk up in 2014, supported by a pick-up in exports and strengthening business investment, according to the latest Economic and Financial Market Outlook from RBC Economics. RBC is forecasting real GDP growth of 1.7 per cent for 2013, 2.6 per cent in 2014 and 2.7 per cent in 2015.

“The U.S.’s slow and subpar recovery has no doubt played a part in the underperformance of Canadian exports through 2013,” says Craig Wright, senior vice-president and chief economist, RBC. “Looking ahead to 2014, we anticipate that stronger growth south of the border will translate to increased demand for Canadian exports, especially as the expansion fans out and business investment accelerates. This expected uptick in both exports and business investment is a critical component of our outlook for Canada’s economy.”

The report indicates that strong exports relative to imports in 2014 will result in trade contributing more than it has in a decade to Canada’s annual growth rate. RBC anticipates that this will cause a rebound in investment activity particularly in the manufacturing and mining and oil and gas sectors.

Extra support to external trade will come from a weakening Canadian dollar over the course of next year, says RBC. The softer currency reflects a leveling off in commodity prices alongside a generally firmer tone for the U.S. dollar.

RBC also assumes that neither the Bank of Canada nor the Fed is likely to adjust the overnight policy rate in 2014, meaning short-term interest rate spreads will hold steady. Longer-term yields on government bonds, however, are likely to rise in line with the gradual, upward shift in U.S. treasury yields; RBC indicates that the pace of increase will be gradual enough to ensure that the economy doesn’t falter and that the Canadian housing market stabilizes.

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Canada’s labour market has been resilient with 148,000 jobs created so far in 2013 and the unemployment rate falling to a cycle low of 6.9 per cent, RBC says. This increase in employment has driven up wages by close to 2.0 per cent on average so far this year while inflation has only increased at an average 0.9 per cent pace. As labour markets tighten further, wage pressures are expected to have a greater upward impact on inflation through the forecast moving it closer to the Bank of Canada’s 2.0 per cent target rate. RBC notes that real wage gains will continue to fuel consumer spending going forward.

“Rising incomes and improving household balance sheets will be the key factors supporting consumer spending which we expect to grow by 2.5 per cent in 2014, up from 2.2 per cent this year,” adds Wright.

On the provincial front, RBC says that an improvement in underperforming provincial economies will be reflected in Canada’s real GDP growth rising in 2014.

The country will continue to see the west out-performing the east with the dividing line shifting slightly east to the OntarioQuebec border.

Is classic your style? We can do that.

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Whatever your personal style, at Domicile’s Nuovo you can create your perfect urban condo.

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//In the news

Tips to find the money to begin investing today With the RSP deadline just weeks away, Scotiabank’s Annual Investment Poll found that three in 10 (31 per cent) Canadians plan to contribute to their RSP this year, a decrease from 39 per cent in both 2012 and 2011. Three-quarters of Canadians (74 per cent) who hold

RSPs, and have thought about contributing more, cite lack of affordability as the top reason for not contributing more often (84 per cent in 2012).

The study also found that among Canadians who hold an RSP, 40 per cent have withdrawn funds from their RSP, up four per cent from 2012 (36 per cent). Again this year, the top reason for taking money out of RSPs is to take advantage of the Home Buyers’ Plan to buy/build a first home (16 per cent vs. 15 per cent in 2012), followed by covering day-to-day living expenses (eight per cent vs. five per cent in 2012) and paying down debt (eight per cent vs. six per cent in 2012).

“With the new year underway and the RSP contribution deadline less than two months away, we want to encourage Canadians to meet with a financial advisor,” says Mike Henry, senior vice-president of retail payments, deposits and lending at Scotiabank. “RSPs continue to be an important and tax-effective way to maximize retirement savings. If affordability is an issue, a financial advisor can help identify ways to make that all-important contribution, big or small, as well as develop a financial plan to help achieve retirement goals.”

RSP contribution tips: » Talk to your financial advisor to make a plan to find out what works best for you for both long and short-term financial goals. » Set-up pre-authorized contributions, such as Scotiabank’s Pay Yourself First plan, that let you make regular and automatic contributions from your bank account directly into your RSP. Start with a small amount and adjust it depending on your financial situation. » Spousal RSPs can be an effective tool in planning for retirement, giving you the ability to contribute to your spouse’s RSP, realize income splitting opportunities and potentially reduce your family’s overall tax burden. » Consider borrowing to top up any unused contribution room and maximize your RSP, as the contribution may generate a tax refund that can be used to pay off the loan. The Scotia RSP Catch-up Line of Credit, for example, is an opportunity to maximize both your current and previous years’ contributions.

Take advantage of online tools to help you get started with your investment planning. Scotiabank’s Investment Centre can help you find out where you are in planning for retirement.

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//quick tips

Start the new year with a

new attitude » by Hellen buttigieg Everyone has a list of things they’d like to accomplish, and a new year is the perfect time for a fresh start. Getting organized is a major resolution, and not an easy one to keep. It’s even difficult to figure out where to start on the road to becoming organized. Start by trying out some of these organizational tactics: Keep your New Year’s resolutions. If you’ve resolved to get organized in 2014 but are already feeling discouraged, detach from the results and focus on the process. We often fail to reach our goals simply because they

were unrealistic in the first place. If it took 10 years for your clutter to accumulate, you can’t expect yourself to clear it all in a few days. The key is to do only what you can, but do it consistently. Just 15 minutes a day spent organizing will add up to seven hours a month and 84 hours a year! Commit to 15 minutes every day and make organizing part of your daily life rather than dwelling on how much more there is to do.

Tackle quick tasks now. Adopt a “do it now” policy for anything that can be done in less than five minutes. For example, when a form needs to be filled out or a cheque has to be mailed, resist putting it off until the due date – do it now. This ensures that it won’t be forgotten or misplaced and frees up the mental energy that unfinished business consumes.

Time-saving ways to shop. Pressed for time? Rather than wasting time running back and forth to the store, consider shopping online. The time and gas savings usually offset the cost of shipping. Some sites offer free delivery when you spend a minimum

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If you keep every paper that enters your home because you’re afraid you might need it someday, here’s a way to ease the fear. amount. To save costs, keep an on-going wish list and buy only when you have several items on the list. But make sure the site is secure before entering credit card information (look for the padlock in the browser window).

Keep rooms tidy in less than two minutes. Items that don’t belong in a room are the main contributors to visual clutter.

Get into the habit of removing “move elsewhere items” when you leave the room, and placing them on their way to where they do belong. You’ll be amazed at how effective this technique can be in keeping rooms tidy with minimal effort.

Tidy doesn’t mean perfect. Organizing is not necessarily about how it looks, it’s about how it works. If you are not naturally neat, avoid storing everything behind closed doors. Not only can it make you feel ill at ease, it may also be virtually impossible for you to maintain that kind of system. Choose furniture pieces that provide visible storage instead, like a coffee table with shelves underneath.

Keep the system low maintenance. If you never seem to get around to hanging your clothes on hangers, place some open bins in your closet.

Purging for “fraidy-cats.” If you keep every paper that enters your home because you’re afraid you might need it someday, here’s a way to ease the fear. Designate a temporary holding tank, a box or bin for papers you don’t need, which you’ll dump once a month. Knowing that these papers won’t be tossed immediately and will be there “just in case” lessens the anxiety of letting them go.

Store your sheets in sets in the linen closet.

For each set, fold the flat sheet, the fitted sheet and one pillowcase.

Place the set inside the remaining pillowcase. These tidy packages stack nicely on the shelves and make changing the sheets quick and easy. Fabric softener sheets tucked into the linen closet will keep bedding smelling fresh.

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Encourage filing, discourage piling. Keep extra file folders in the back of your filing drawer, and have a label-maker handy. Having these supplies ready to go will encourage you to quickly create new files as you need them rather than pile papers on top of your filing cabinet “just for now.”

Accomplish more in your day by knowing your style.

Understand your high/low energy periods and schedule your daily tasks accordingly – tough tasks during your high-energy periods and less-demanding tasks during the low ones.

Also consider your work style when planning your day. You’ll be amazed at how much more you can accomplish by keeping your style in mind when planning your activities from day to day.

Hellen Buttigieg,

CPO, is a Certified Professional Organizer, life coach, TV host and owner of We Organize U. Visit her website, weorganizeu.com, for a free e-Book on how to find more time, energy and inner peace. Contact Hellen at 905.829.2219 or info@weorganizeu.com

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Don’t buy the doom and gloom:

New reports challenge the myth of the condo bubble » by marnie bennett You may be familiar with this gem from the great American humourist Mark Twain: “The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.”

Marnie Bennett

is a broker and the marketing director for Bennett Property Shop Realty, a full premium service real estate brokerage specializing in marketing and selling new and resale homes, condominiums and investment real estate.

Marnie is the host of the weekly radio show the Real Estate Hour, a millionaire real estate investor and a wealth management coach. bennettpros.com

I can’t imagine a more suitable quote to sum up recent media coverage of the Canadian condo market. Story after story perpetuates the negative message that the market can’t be sustained.

Frankly, these pieces are grossly distorting the facts, and misleading the public in the process.

To help set the record straight, I wanted to share the gist of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.’s 2013 annual report.

Spoiler alert: it’s good news.

The condo market has certainly grown quickly. Between 1981 and 2011, the growth rate for owner-occupied condos in Canada outstripped that of other homes by more than nine times. By 2011, we had a total of 1.61 million occupied condos, with most new construction occurring in urban centres.

While past numbers are solid, how can we be sure the trend will hold?

Let’s consider who’s buying condos. Quick answer: all kinds of people. To distill the numbers, in 2011, 29 per cent of condo owners were seniors, while nearly one-fifth were under 35. Close to half of condo owner-occupiers lived alone, while more than a quarter were couples without children.

Are these demographic groups likely to grow? Fascinatingly, CMHC found that people living alone – let’s call them solo

dwellers – are expected to become the most common household type by the 2020s. In another growing trend, couples with children account for fewer households than ever. For many seniors, young singles and urban couples, condos’ affordability, security and worry-free lifestyle makes them a natural choice. (At the same time, in large urban centres, more growing families are turning to condo living, à la Manhattan.)

But what about all those empty highrise suites we keep hearing about?

Let’s add some perspective. According to a December report from BMO Capital Markets senior economist Sal Guatieri, “The number of newly built, unoccupied condos is not high when normalized for population growth.”

CMHC points out that current condo construction rates are in keeping with rising numbers of one-member households, immigration and a general shift towards more compact dwellings. In other words, condos aren’t going anywhere.

Where condominiums are concerned, Ottawa is still in its infancy. With such tremendous potential for growth, purchasing a condo in this city is still among the best investments around.

To receive a free copy of a new special report titled “Homebuyers: How to Save Thousands of Dollars When You Buy,” email sales@bennettpros.com

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When and how

to plan your financial future? » by wayne karl

Wayne Karl

is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and business.

In Fundamentally Speaking, Wayne explores the basics – such as economic fundamentals – you need to examine when buying property.

He can be reached at

wayne.karl@wall2wallmedia.com

or follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl

Nothing is certain but death and taxes, as several famous authors have waxed in various forms. Canadians, however, seem to have a curious way of preparing for the inevitable, at least on the latter subject.

While the deadline for contributing to Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP) for the 2013 tax year is March 3, and for filing a return April 30, many Canadians still take it right down to the wire – especially on the first point.

Indeed, as many experts suggest, the best tax planning should begin during the year – not approaching such deadlines.

But, like death, perhaps Canadians don’t like to think about taxes, viewing them as an equally unsavoury topic.

How else would you explain that, looking at the bigger picture, we are seemingly short-sighted: personal finance and taxes are not subjects that are taught to any depth in our public education system. David Chilton lamented this fact in his 1989 best seller, The Wealthy Barber. Almost 25 years later, the challenge still exists – for Canadians of every age.

Consider, for example: • A new poll from CIBC shows that Canadians’ top financial priority in 2014 is paying down debt – the fourth consecutive year it has topped the list. Retirement planning, however, is dropping: in 2011, it was ranked a priority by 13 per cent of Canadians; for 2014, just seven per cent. Perhaps there is something to all those warnings from the federal finance ministry for Canadians to watch their personal debt loads, even in these days of still historically low interest rates. Or is it that Canadians include their mortgage in “paying down debt,” and thus building equity relieves some of the pressure to max out their RRSP contributions?

• Interestingly, another new poll, this one from RBC, suggests the opposite: 52 per cent of Canadians are focusing on increasing their retirement savings, and 48 per cent on debt reduction. Also notable is a significant jump in RRSP ownership among 35 to 54 year olds – to 62 per cent from 52 per cent last year. According to RBC, “Canadians are more comfortable with how they are managing their debt, and this is allowing them to focus more strongly on retirement savings this year.”

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• And just to muddy the waters even further: according to the BMO Financial Group RRSP study, many Canadians are getting a head start on saving for retirement this year. More than one-third (35 per cent) of Canadians reported that they have already contributed to an RRSP before the March 3, 2014 deadline. This is up five per cent from this time last year.

Three different financial institutions, three different takes on personal finance. Are we saving too little?

Spending too much? Or, Goldilocks, is everything just right?

Indeed, the answers depend on your own circumstances and personal situation. But here are some general tips from these and other sources: • Meet with a financial advisor to devise your strategy, including plans to buy a home, reduce debt and save for retirement.

• Contribute to RRSPs regularly, even if smaller amounts throughout the year to avoid having to come up with a large lump sum at deadline time.

• Manage and budget your spending, to better control where and how you spend and identify opportunities to save.

• Remember that your finances are connected. Making progress on one aspect of your goals can lead to an opportunity to improve in others.

Taxes are indeed certain, so planning to minimize what you pay, while maximizing your assets and developing the discipline to do both, is a sound strategy.

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Townhomes from $299,400 Singles from $384,900

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How to keep your new home

operating safely in the winter » by john w. herbert

Today’s new homes are the most maintenance free in history, but Ottawa winters can be harsh, so a little attention is still important to maximize efficiency and avoid expensive problems. The most obvious threat from

John W. Herbert

is executive director of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association.

He can be reached at 613.723.2926, ext. 224, or visit gohba.ca

Ottawa winters can be extreme snow conditions – such as those being experienced this year – since they can cause a range of complications. Homeowners should perform some very simple inspections to ensure that issues don’t arise.

Ice-damming is a problem that can occur at any time, but is most common during thawing conditions in late winter when roofs are covered with a thick layer of snow and daytime temperatures begin to rise above zero. The snow acts as an insulation blanket that traps warm air in the attic that has risen up through the ceiling insulation. Eventually, the attic temperature rises to the point where the layer of snow resting on the shingles begins to melt. Water runs down the roof until it reaches the area just beyond the home’s exterior wall. At this point, the roof temperature is much colder and the water freezes. As the process continues, a thick layer of ice is formed that finally “dams” the water from flowing down the roof and it begins to pool and back up under the shingles. As the water is forced further up under the shingles, it begins to penetrate the roof decking through nail holes and other small openings and drips down onto the ceiling insulation. In extreme cases, there is enough water to penetrate the ceiling drywall and cause considerable damage.

This process can be dramatically accelerated if the roof vents become covered with snow. The purpose of roof vents in winter is to allow the warm air that rises up through the ceiling insulation to escape before the process of ice damning can begin. Roof systems are designed so that cold fresh air can rise up through the soffits, blend with any warm air in the attic and escape through the roof vents. Ideally, the attic temperature should be the same as the outside air temperature, but this is seldom the case.

Homeowners should visually check their roof to make sure all the roof vents, including plumbing stacks, are open and not covered with snow. If they’re not open, the snow should be removed as soon as possible. Homeowners who have experienced ice-damming in the past should consider removing any snow from the lowest three feet of the roof.

While checking the roof vents, it would also be worthwhile to quickly assess a few other important issues that could cause problems – for example, basement window wells that are full of snow to the point where the window is no longer visible. Under these conditions, a fast melt, heavy or freezing rain may expose the windows to extremes they were not de-

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signed for, and they will begin to leak.

In some cases, it is worth removing the snow from window wells.

Most homes in Ottawa built over the last 20 years are equipped with a gas-fired forced-air heating system. These furnaces are provided with a fresh air intake that goes directly from outside to a point in proximity to the furnace that allows it to operate efficiently and safely. Because of the high volume of cold air that can come through the intake during winter months, homeowners who do not understand the role of these intakes have plugged them in order to reduce heating costs. This creates a very dangerous situation, so anyone who may have recently occupied an existing home should be sure to inspect the furnace intake and ensure there is an unimpeded flow of fresh air to the furnace.

In older homes, the furnaces were typically vented through the roof. New natural gas and hi-efficiency furnaces, appliances and air handling equipment are now commonly vented out the side of the building not very far off the ground. In most winters, this isn’t an issue, but under certain wind and snow conditions, the depth of snow can completely block the vents and prevent appliances from operating.

Similarly, fireplaces are no longer always vented above the roof. Gas fireplaces can have vents within 16 in. of the ground if the unit is located in a basement, and even a ground floor fireplace may be vented close to the ground.

They say “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” It’s well worthwhile for homeowners to take 10 minutes to conduct these inspections, particularly in the case of extreme snowfalls. It could save you thousands of dollars in damages and service calls.

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Claridge Homes Come home to nature at

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eautiful new homes are tucked away in a peaceful enclave situated right beside the magnificent Mer Bleue Conservation Area. You can live close to nature and enjoy four seasons of fantastic outdoor activities, breathtaking views and sprawling park space just steps outside your door.

Claridge Homes presents stylish and affordable single-family homes, bungalows and townhomes in their east Ottawa community of Spring Valley Trails. It’s the perfect fit for an active lifestyle. Ski, walk, bike or just explore this unique habitat which has been preserved as a wetland of international importance. Live near farms and National Capital Commission greenspace while also enjoying all the amenities of nearby Orleans.

Transit routes and walking and cycling trails abound, and you are close to both the majestic Ottawa River to the north and the charming village of Navan to the east. Area schools include English and French public and Catholic schools.

Children who grow up here are sure to gain the bilingual advantage.

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Location East Ottawa Housing Type Single-family homes, bungalows and townhomes Sales Centre 422 Dovehaven St., Navan, open Monday to Wednesday 1 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays noon to 5 p.m.

Contact 613.841.0560 claridgehomes.com

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Claridge Homes presents stylish and affordable single family homes, bungalows and townhomes in their east Ottawa community of Spring Valley Trails.

Fitness enthusiasts in the family can enroll in a dance class, golf on spectacular courses, join the YM/YWCA or play sports at Millennium Park, the largest recreation park in Eastern Ontario. The Landmark Theatre is nearby and there are dozens of restaurants. Enjoy world-class shows at the new Shenkman Arts Centre or fantastic shopping including major brands like Lowe’s, Walmart and HomeSense. The area offers a full range of medical and professional services and easy access to the 417 via Innes Road.

Best of all, townhomes start at a very affordable $276,900, and single-family homes and bungalows start at $366,900.

Features such as hardwood flooring and nine-ft. ceilings on the main floor are standard with Claridge – they’re not upgrades. You can also customize your floorplan, allowing you to focus on key elements that make your home a perfect fit.

Quality is at the forefront of every home buying decision, so it’s also at the forefront of every house Claridge Homes builds. Staff at Claridge are dedicated to making sure you get the home that’s right for you and your family.

The company’s reputation for quality and experience is deserved, as with more than 12,000 residences in its portfolio, they have many repeat and second generation buyers.

Claridge won the 2013 Consumer Choice Award, two 2013 Sammy Awards from the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association, and was a 2012 Tarion finalist.

Model homes are now open and the designs offer great features such as large living/ dining areas, spacious kitchens and breakfast nooks, an ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet in the luxurious master bedroom, ceramic wall tile and backsplash, solid oak handrails and spindles and a gas fireplace with oak surround mantel, among others. Energy Star ratings also help conserve resources and save money.

Come see what Claridge Homes offers in Spring Valley Trails. Visit the sales office at 422 Dovehaven St., Monday to Wednesday 1 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays noon to 5 p.m.; call 613.841.0560 or visit claridgehomes.com. You, too, can come home to nature.

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homebuyers’help

Calculate your mortgage payments interest rate

amortization period

chart figure

example: 5%

25 years

5.82

mortgage amount ÷ 1,000 (mortgage amount $125,000)

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Follow these steps to see if you’ll qualify for a mortgage on your dream home

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Calculate the combined monthly before-tax income of you and your spouse.

Multiply this figure by the amount you need to borrow.

Divide by 1,000.

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Divide by three. This figure is the monthly payment you can afford to make on your home.

Add to this your estimated monthly heating costs and monthly property taxes.

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Take the total price of the home and subtract the amount of money you expect to make as a down payment. This is the money you will have to borrow.

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Refer to the chart on the opposite page. Look down the left column and locate the interest rate you expect to pay. Line this up with the amortization period of your choice.

(Most first-time buyers take the 25-year amortization.)

If this figure is equal to or less than one-third of your gross monthly income (calculated in Step 2), you’ll qualify for a mortgage on your dream home.

Bear in mind that this is a rough estimate. If you have several other large loans already, you may qualify for less.

Also, banks and trust companies vary in their policies. The best way to know what you can afford is to go to the lending institution of your choice and get pre-qualified.

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25 years

3.00%

9.65

6.90

5.54

4.73

3.25%

9.76

7.02

5.66

4.86

3.50%

9.88

7.14

5.79

4.99

3.75%

9.99

7.26

5.91

5.13

4.00%

10.11

7.38

6.04

5.26

4.25%

10.23

7.50

6.17

5.40

4.50%

10.34

7.63

6.30

5.53

4.75%

10.46

7.75

6.44

5.67

5.00%

10.58

7.88

6.57

5.82

5.25%

10.70

8.01

6.74

5.96

5.50%

10.82

8.14

6.85

6.10

5.75%

10.94

8.27

6.98

6.25

6.00%

11.07

8.40

7.12

6.40

6.25%

11.19

8.53

7.26

6.55

6.50%

11.31

8.66

7.41

6.70

6.75%

11.43

8.80

7.55

6.85

7.00%

11.56

8.93

7.69

7.00

7.25%

11.68

9.07

7.84

7.16

7.50%

11.81

9.21

7.99

7.32

7.75%

11.94

9.34

8.14

7.47

8.00%

12.06

9.48

8.28

7.63

8.25%

12.19

9.62

8.44

7.79

8.50%

12.32

9.76

8.59

7.95

8.75%

12.45

9.90

8.74

8.12

9.00%

12.58

10.05

8.86

8.28

9.25%

12.71

10.19

9.05

8.45

9.50%

12.84

10.33

9.20

8.62

9.75%

12.97

10.48

9.36

8.78

10.00%

13.10

10.63

9.52

8.95

10.25%

13.24

10.77

9.68

9.12

10.50%

13.37

10.92

9.84

9.29

10.75%

13.50

11.06

10.00

9.46

11.00%

13.64

11.22

10.16

9.63

11.25%

13.77

11.36

10.32

9.80

11.50%

13.91

11.52

10.49

9.97

11.75%

14.04

11.66

10.65

10.15

12.00%

14.18

11.82

10.81

10.32

12.25%

14.32

11.97

10.98

10.49

12.50%

14.46

12.13

11.15

10.67

12.75%

14.59

12.28

11.31

10.85

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ottawa

HOt SHEET ashcroft Homes

Central Park • the next Live where downtown spirit meets community character, your prime location is your pathway to the best of Ottawa, and bountiful greenspace blends naturally. The Next brings it all together – smart condo living at the heart of Central Park. Starting at mid $200’s. Register now for VIP pricing at benext.ca

Westboro • QWesT A stroll under the arches and along Sisters’ Walk will be enough to convince you of how greenspaces and good design make life beautiful at Q West. The Q West team’s inspired vision both preserves and enhances this landmark property. Just released, second floor terrace suites! Visit our model suite located at the corner of Richmond Rd. and Leighton Terrace in Westboro or call 613.221.5926. liveqwest.com

CAMPANALE HOMES

ARNPRIOR • CALLAHAN ESTATES Your distinctive destination. Just west of the scenic Madawaska River in old world Arnprior, this stunning location offers the best of both worlds.

You can enjoy the timeless charms of smaller town living while being a scant 20 minutes from major urban amenities in neighboring Kanata and Ottawa. Starting as low as $219,900. Visit the sales centre located at 2 Tom Gavinski, Arnprior, open Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays noon to 5 p.m. Call 613.622.0033 or visit campanale.com

ORLEANS • BERGERON TERRACE Introducing Bergeron Terrace, set in Chapel Hill. Beautifully designed, quality built and affordably priced one-, two and three-bedroom terrace homes and urban flats. Conveniently located at the corner of Meadowglen and Orleans Blvd., Bergeron Terrace offers you all the best that Domicile has to offer. Pre-register now at bergeronterrace.ca

Ottawa • HŌm Introducing HŌm, nestled beside Ottawa’s Little Italy and Dow’s Lake.

Everything’s within reach – including the price.

613.728.7873. hombydomicile.ca

wellington west • ONE3ONE one3one is at the centre of the urban, tasteful and cultural Wellington West. All units with access to a rooftop terrace, rear courtyard, guest suite, fitness room, yoga room and a party room/entertainment room.

Pre-register online or call 613.728.7873. one3one.ca

Larco homes

Barrhaven • Longfields Innovative semi-detached homes in Barrhaven – models now open. larcohomes.com

OTTAWA • Accolade Larco presents Accolade, 23 Upscale Townhomes in Craig Henry. Only one townhomes remaining from $399,000. larcohomes.com

LEMAY HOMES

Ottawa South • FINDLAY BY THE PARK New community offering singles, bungalows and townhomes. Just a few steps to greenspace, park, recreational arena and soccer fields. Quick access to shops, restaurants and services. Starting from $314,900. Limited time bonus offer. 613.425.5255. lemayhomes.ca

BARRHAVEN • LONGFIELDS STATION • TOWNHOMES • AND MORE

You know you’ve arrived when you’re living in your new home built by Campanale Homes, an award-winning builder with more than 30 years of experience. Condo flats and terrace homes starting from $252,000.

Loaded executive townhomes priced from $331,260. Visit our new model homes and sales centre located at 420 Via Verona Ave. in Barrhaven. Call 613.440.3750 or visit campanale.com

OTTAWA SOUTH • PRINCE OF WALES ON THE RIDEAU Located just minutes to downtown via the scenic Colonel By Drive, and an easy bike ride to the scenic Hog’s Back Falls and Vincent Massey Park.

This award-winning community features magnificent executive singlefamily homes, surrounded by more than 50 acres of greenspace and park bordering the Rideau River. Only a few lots remain. Call 613.440.3750 for more information or visit campanale.com

Linden Developments

Distillery Warehouse • Authentic Lofts Warehouse inspired lofts, with industrial kitchens, brick walls and pioneering design to celebrate Ottawa’s industrial past with prices from the mid $200’s. Register at distillerywarehouse.com to receive updates and an invitation to the VIP event.

Call 613.793.5500.

LONGWOOD

CARDEL HOMES

LONGFIELDS • Barrhaven – Singles • Townhomes Now selling singles and townhomes in Longfields at Barrhaven.

Visit 100 Longfields Dr. or contact Nicholas at Nicholas.karrandjas@cardelhomes.com, 613.290.4703. cardelhomes.com

kol at blackstone • kanata • condos KoL Condos coming soon to Blackstone. Register online at cardelhomes. com and be the first to receive insider updates. For more information, contact Harley Wallin at 613.836.9521, harley.wallin@cardelhomes.com

Notting Hill South • Orleans • condos Enjoy designer selected finishes in a brand new condo. Every single condo includes underground parking, six appliances, storage room, radiant heated floors, elevator and zero-maintenance comfort and convenience!

Contact Nicholas at 613.424.6780, nicholas.karrandjas@cardelhomes.com cardelhomes.com

DOMICILE

BEECHWOOD VILLAGE • The Kavanaugh The Kavanaugh offers village life in the city: quaint but with cachet – and just minutes from Parliament Hill. Famed bistros and bakeries line a streetscape surrounded by greenspaces, bike paths and landmarks.

613.897.7873. thekavanaugh.ca

LITTLE ITALY • NUOVO • United by Originality Nuovo is Ottawa’s latest urban condo development brought to you

by Domicile. This Barry Hobin design, situated in the heart of Little Italy, will offer unrivalled options for customization and personalization, allowing you to create a home that is truly yours. 613.728.7873.

Pre-register now at nuovocondo.ca

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KANATA • DEEVY’S HOMESTEAD Under construction – $19,000 off on selected lots. Adult lifestyle attached bungalow townhomes on Equestrian Drive in Kanata. deevyshomestead.com or email salesdeevys@longwoodbuilders.com. Call 613.435.2155 for more information.

HUNT CLUB • NEIGHBOURHOODS OF HUNT CLUB New adult lifestyle attached bungalow community in Hunt Club. Decorated model home and sales office now open. neighbourhoodsofhuntclub.com or email d.greene@longwoodbuilders.com or call 613.738.1349 for information.

CENTRAL OTTAWA • SONIA BY THE RIDEAU New 70-unit condominium in Ottawa East. Decorated model suite with unique European Extenzo Ceiling.soniacondos.com or email salessonia@longwoodbuilders.com or call 613.421.9736.

OTTAWA SOUTH • MONTAGE This 36-unit condominium in Ottawa South is 75 per cent sold. Two model suites now open. Immediate occupancy on nine suites. Located at corner of Clementine and Ohio off bank south of Billings Bridge. montagecondos.ca Call 613.897.0044 or d.greene@longwoodbuilders.com ORLEANS • DORIMA TERRACE HOMES Under construction, move in early 2014. Perfect for the first-time buyer or investor. Terrace homes off Innes at 10th Line.

For more information dorima.ca or 613.424.2901.

BUILDERS: If you would like to include your new model home or site opening, email Nashrun.Kamaludin@wall2wallmedia.com. Please say you saw it in New Home & Condo Guide!

Ottawa / Eastern Ontario / Gatineau Regions

ROCKLAND • MORRIS VILLAGE Best value single-family homes and bungalows. Perfect for growing families. Decorated model home and sales office.

For more information longwoodbuilders.com/morrisvillage or 613.446.1506.

MASTERCRAFT STARWOOD

WEST CENTRAL • SOHO CHAMPAGNE Mastercraft Starwood’s SoHo Luxury Condominiums is pleased to announce its third Ottawa location: SoHo Champagne – just one block west of Preston St. in Little Italy. Register today to get an invite to our spring sales launch. sohochampagne.com Ottawa • SOHO LISGAR New release of suites on the 12th to 15th floors. the ultimate hotel-inspired lifestyle in a designer condominium, in the heart of downtown. Call 613.798.7646. soholisgar.com

Barrhaven • Longfields Courtyard townhomes with double car garages from the low $300,000s.

Semi-detached homes with double car garages from the high $300,000s.

280 Longfields Dr., Nepean, 613.569.5313.

Nepean • Stonebridge Ottawa’s award-winning golf course community. Luxurious singles from the mid $400,000s. Executive townhomes from high $200,000s.

Stacked townhomes from the low $200,000s. 610 Kilbirnie Dr., Nepean.

613.692.9280. monarchgroup.net

Phoenix Homes

ALMONTE • WHITE TAIL RIDGE Small town feel with all the amenities of a big city and the largest lots available anywhere. Contact Liane McKinley 613.369.5842.

SPRINGCRESS

WESTBORO • RAVENHILL COMMON 19 freehold towns, now under construction for summer 2014 occupancy.

Located two blocks from the heart of Westboro, stunning open concept two- and three-bedroom homes from 1,361 to 1,948 sq. ft. feature as direct access from underground parking garage, two-storey galleries and open lofts, private rear terrace and roof top decks. Ravenhill Common, Contemporary Brownstones, Churchill Ave. North, one block south of Byron at Ravenhill. Sales centre now open at 329 Richmond Rd. at the corner of Churchill Ave. ravenhillcommon.com. Call 613.825.0080 or email salesinfo@ravenhillcommon.com

Metric Homes

Carp • Westlake South Estates Westlake Estates offers 22 estate lots on two to four acres on a private cul-de-sac and most lots are tree-covered.

LENA St. • ARNPRIOR Three large 60-ft.-wide lots in a private 10-lot cull-de-sac on the Madawaska River. Each lot has access to the Madawaska river via a private pathway. Each lot has its own private dock on the Madawaska, with direct access to the Ottawa River. Price starting in the mid-$500’s.

The construction of a spec model home (for sale for summer 2014 occupancy) will start this fall.

stittsville • deer run Metric introduces the Maplewood 1 model to its Deer Run community lineup. At 3,200 sq. ft. plus open space, this home features a open loft at the second floor, circular staircase and walk in closet in most bedrooms.

Visit the sales office on Rockson Crescent Saturdays and Sundays between noon and 5 p.m. or call 613.296.7000. Deer Run model home now open. metrichomes.com

WESTBORO • Qwest 529 Broadhead Ave. two custom designed semi-detached homes on a 168-ft. deep infill lot. Innovative street friendly and appealing design. Two proposed concepts. The first purchaser will decide which concept will be built and will customize its new home. Priced in the $700,000s.

Tamarack Homes

NEW EDINBURGH • MINTOBEECHWOOD New Edinburgh is one of Ottawa’s finest neighbourhoods. Where tradition meets modern, old meets new, home to eclectic shops and restaurants.

Spectacular new condominiums coming this September available from the mid $200,000s. Register now for priority preview: mintobeechwood.com

MONARCH CORP

Kanata • Blackstone Executive 46-ft. singles from $441,990. Two-storey townhomes from the high $200,000s. 32-ft. singles with double car garages from the high $300,000s. 110 Westphalian Ave., Kanata, 613.831.2619. Register at monarchgroup.net

barrhaven • The Orchard Grand opening for The Orchard in Barrhaven South, near Stonebridge.

Single-family homes starting from $519,000. 3699 Jockvale Rd. uniformdevelopments.com Manotick • Maple Creek Estates Stunning estate lot community with a close connection to the city – the best of both worlds. Two model homes open for viewing.

Call 613.491.2277.

Kanata • Richardson Ridge Single-family homes starting from $497,000. Sales centre located at the corner of Terry Fox Drive and Richardson Side Road. Call 613.853.4302.

urbandale construction

Minto/Canderel

Westboro • UpperWest A 25-storey landmark address in the heart of Westboro – just steps from upscale dining and shopping. Choose from stunning open concept suite designs, with sun drenched rooms and spectacular interior finishes. Enjoy state-of-the-art fitness centre, entertainment lounge plus an expansive outdoor terrace. 613.788.2786. liveupperwest.com

Orleans • Chaparal Grand opening, new gallery townhomes from $279,900 Call 613.837.1511 or visit tamarackhomes.com

Uniform Urban Developments

Minto

THE GLEBE • MINTO@LANSDOWNE Make your home in one of Ottawa’s premier neighbourhoods – the Glebe. Enjoy the best of modern living in harmony with historic surroundings, with all life’s essentials right at your doorstep. Move in as early as 2014. 613.788.2784. lansdowne.minto.com

Leitrum • Findlay Creek Grand opening! Five new decorated townhome models in Findlay Creek Village. Call 613.247.0081 or visit tamarackhomes.com

Kemptville • Country Walk New release of Country Walk, the second community in Kemptville. With only 70 units available, this exclusive community of adult-lifestyle bungalow townhomes is unique, affordable and eco-friendly. Visit urbandale.com

central ottawa • 99 Parkdale A new luxury condominium is coming to Ottawa. Indulge your senses with more than 12,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor amenity space.

Featuring an exquisite podium garden, state-of-the-art fitness centre, elegant dining rooms, a plush theatre, expansive lounges and an outdoor fireplace. Only minutes from the Parkdale market, everything you need is at your doorstep. Now released. Register at 99Parkdale.com

valecraft Homes

Mer Bleue/Orléans • bradley estates New release of single-family homes and executive townhomes. New to Bradley Estates: nine redesigned models with full-brick fronts and stone skirts. valecraft.com

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Builder Name

Site Name

Prices

De t

Location

ac Se hed m Bu i ng al To wn ow ho Ad me/ C ul t L o nd ife o sty le

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WEST Almonte

Phoenix

White tail Ridge

x

x

From $343,500

Arnprior

Campanale

Callahan

x

x Inquire

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Arnprior

Campanale

Riverwood Estates

x

x

x

x Inquire

21

Arnprior

Phoenix

Shadow Ridge

x

x Inquire

13

Barrhaven

Monarch

Longfields

x

x

From $329,990

4, 5

Barrhaven

Valecraft

Woodroffe Lofts

x

From $258,900

22

Carp

Metric

Westlake South Estate

x Inquire

Kanata

Mattamy

Fairwinds

x

x

From $224,990

6, 7

Kanata

Mattamy

Monahan Landing

x

From $224,990

6, 7

Kanata

Monarch

Blackstone

x Inquire

Kanata

Phoenix

Fernbank Crossing

x

Kanata

Uniform Developments

Richardson Ridge Inquire

Kanata

Uniform Developments

The Orchard

Kanata

Valecraft

Trailwest

Richmond

Talos

Richmond Gate

Stittsville

Metric

Stittsville

From $383,400

18

20

4, 5 19 11

x

$497,000

8, 9

x

$296,400

22

x

x Inquire

26

Arbourbrook Estates

x Inquire

20

Tamarack

Jackson Trails

x Inquire

BC

Stittsville

cardel

Deer Run

x Inquire

2

westboro

Springcress

Ravenhill Common

x

24

From $599,400

SOUTH Barhaven

Claridge Homes

West Pointe Village

Barrhaven

Cardel

Homes

Barrhaven

Larco

Longfields

x

Barrhaven

Mattamy

Half Moon Bay

x

x

Barrhaven

Tamarack

The Meadows

x

x

Hunt club

Longwood

Huntclub Bungalows

Leitrim

Lemay Homes

Findlay by the Park

x

x

Leitrim

Tamarack

Findlay Creek

x

x Inquire

BC

Manotick

Minto

Mahogany

x Inquire

30

Nepean

Monarch

Stonebridge

x

Nepean

Monarch

The Links

Richmond

Metric

King's Grant

South Ottawa

Campanale

Longfields

South Ottawa

Campanale

Prince of Wales on the Rideau

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x

x

x

From $281,900

14, 15

x Inquire

2

x Inquire

3

x

x

$219,990.00

6, 7

x Inquire

BC

x Inquire

16, 17

x

x

From $314,900

33

x Inquire

4, 5

x

4, 5

Low $200's

x Inquire

20

x Inquire

21

x Inquire

21

Builder Name

Site Name

Prices

De t

Location

ac Se hed m Bu i ng al To wn ow ho Ad me/ C ul t L o nd ife o sty le

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Central Central

Valecraft

Aviation Private

x

From $299,900

Craig Henry

Larco

Accolade

x Inquire

22 3

EAST Cumberland

Metric

Camelot Estates

x Inquire

Navan

Claridge

Spring Valley Trails

x

x

Orleans

Metric

Notting Hill

x

x Inquire

20

Orleans

Minto

Avalon

x Inquire

25

Orleans

Tamarack

Chaperal

x

x Inquire

BC

Orleans

Valecraft

Bradley Estates

x

x Inquire

22

Rockland

Longwood

Morris Village

x Inquire

16, 17

x

x

x

x

From $276,900

20 14, 15

QUEBEC Embrun

Valecraft

Place st Thomas

x Inquire

22

CONDO Barrhaven

Campanale

Longfields Station

x Inquire

C17

Central

Claridge Homes

Icon

x Inquire

C13

Central

Domicile

Nuovo

x Inquire

C5 , 9, 11

Central

Samcon

Summerhill

x Inquire

C12

Central

Soho Parkway

Soho Champagne

x Inquire

C21

Central

Soho Parkway

Soho Italia

x

C13

Central

Soho Parkway

Soho Lisgar

x Inquire

C21

Downtown

Richcraft

Bowery

x

C24

Orleans

Cardel

Notting Hill

x Inquire

C2

Ottawa Central

Longwood

Sonia

x Inquire

C19

Ottawa Central

Richcraft

The Galleria

x Inquire

C4

West Ottawa

Qualicum

Woods Crossing

x Inquire

C10

West Ottawa

Westboro Point Development

The Azure

x

Low $200's

From $179,000

From $280,000

C3

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almonte

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15

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richmond

south

29

416

manotick

16

Vernon

Russell

embrun

Iroquois

Morrisburg

31

east

rockland

Morewood

Cardinal

osgoode

greely

Kemptville

Nepean

smith Falls Merrickville

7

Vanier

Cumberland

orleans

CeNtraL gloucester

ottawa

hull

aylmer

gatineau

stittsville Barrhaven

Kanata

Carp

South Elmsley

Carleton Place

Bathurst

Mcnab

arnprior

gatiNeau

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