Eastern Ontario New Home & Condo Guide - Feb 3, 2018

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Sales Centre 2370 Tenth Line Rd (across from Southfield Way) Ottawa, ON K4A 3W4 See sales representative for details. E.&O.E.

Hours Monday – Thursday: 12 pm to 8 pm Friday: 12 pm to 6 pm Weekends & Holidays: 11 am to 6 pm

More to come home to Beautifully designed homes are the centrepiece of this established and thriving community, with beautiful parks and ponds — there’s more to come home to in Avalon Encore.

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A NEW RELEASE OF 30', 36' & 43' DETACHED DESIGNS WITH UP TO $10,000 IN DESIGN STUDIO CREDITS

30' Detached Home, The Wildflower ‘B’, 1,924 Sq.Ft. $385,990

36' Detached Home, The Parkside ‘B’, 2,669 Sq.Ft. $491,990

43' Detached Home, The Hickory ‘B’, 2,621 Sq.Ft. $508,990

Includes: $10,000 at Décor

Includes: $10,000 at Décor

Includes: $10,000 at Décor

SALES CENTRE HOURS MODEL HOME HOURS

Monday - Thursday 1 pm-8 pm; Friday 1 pm-6 pm; Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 11 am-6 pm Monday - Thursday 1 pm-7:30 pm; Friday 1 pm-5:30 pm; Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 11 am-5:30 pm

AFFORDABLE TOWNHOMES WITH INCREDIBLE FEATURES

ELEVATION B

Two-Storey Executive Townhome, The Chestnut ‘B’, 1,242 Sq.Ft. $295,715 Includes: 3 Stainless Steel Appliances, 9' Ceilings on Main Floor, Quartz Countertop in Kitchen, Kitchen Backsplash, Tile in Lieu of Vinyl in Kitchen, Hardwood on Main Floor, Hearth & Home, Master Ensuite & Rec. Room Ready

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Two-Storey Executive Townhome, The Pristine Corner ‘B’, 1,752 Sq.Ft. $346,715 Includes: 3 Stainless Steel Appliances, 9' Ceilings on Main Floor, Quartz Countertop in Kitchen, Kitchen Backsplash, Hardwood in Lieu of Tile in Kitchen, Hardwood on Main Floor, Hearth & Home, Bath Oasis & Rec. Room Ready

ORLÉANS Townhomes

Detached Homes

From $291,990

From $358,990

SALES CENTRE 2496 Tenth Line Rd 613-837-5056

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3 STOREY TOWNHOMES TWO NEW MODELS NOW OPEN Visit our Sales Centre 591 Summerhill Street, Riverside South 613-822-6444

Summerhill Village Nestled on River Road in Ottawa’s south end, Summerhill Village is a picturesque community offering three-storey townhouses exclusively in its final phase. Each home is designed with careful attention to architectural detail in this community centered plan. Surrounded with parks and pathways, Summerhill Village is an oasis for nature lovers, exercise enthusiasts, and recreationalists.

Units starting at $341,000*

591 Summerhill Street, Riverside South 613-822-6444 Monday - Wednesday: 1 - 8 pm Saturday & Sunday: 12 - 5 pm

*Brisbane model. 1515 Sq Ft. Price subject to change at any time, please contact a sales representative for more details.

Move in ready homes across the city As Ottawa’s largest builder of homes and condominiums we have plenty of move in ready homes waiting for you across the city. Ready immediately, or in as little as 4 months, we have homes big and small that will fit every unique lifestyle.

STREAM (Findlay Creek)

THE STRATHCONA (Hunt Club)

940 sq ft Zen Urban Flat (Building E Level 2 Unit 4) Fully Furnished Only $219,900

Immediate Availability 1270 sq ft 2 Bed Condo Flat (Block B Unit 105) Only $348,900

SIMCOE (Rockcliffe) Available Now 2215 sq ft Townhome (Block 8 Unit 29) End Unit Only $604,000

PERTH (Riverside South) Available in June 2018 1815 sq ft 3 Storey Townhome (Block 4 Unit 13) End Unit Only $377,900

COLTON B (Navan)

HORIZON (Kanata)

Close in 2 months 2250 sq ft Single Home (Lot 2023) Only $513,500

Available in 9 months 1985 sq ft Townhome (Block 28 Unit 155) End Unit Only $381,900

ClaridgeHomes.com Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.

FEB 3 - 17, 2018 | VOLUME 18 ISSUE 3

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VICE-PRESIDENT & CHIEF PUBLISHING OFFICER

Caroline Andrews PUBLISHER & GENERAL MANAGER

Shawn Woodford DIRECTOR OF CONTENT & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Jennifer Reynolds ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

Anne-Marie Breen MANAGING EDITOR

Wayne Karl ART DIRECTOR

Megan Pike CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sonia Bell Marlene Eisner SALES MANAGER, EASTERN ONTARIO

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Sarah Khan SENIOR MANAGER, DISTRIBUTION

Dwayne Rutherford NATIONAL CIRCULATION MANAGER

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Dennis Ng GRAPHIC DESIGNER

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Housing affordability tested in the Ottawa market

Your path to nature

INSPIRATION SPOTLIGHT ON CONDOS Your guide to new condo communities in the Gatineau and Greater Ottawa Area

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It’s all about colour!

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Kitchen styling by celebrity designer Sarah Richardson

ADVICE

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Condominium living at its most carefree

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Three tips to make mortgage renewal easier

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As experts have been hinting for months, and as we wrote about last issue, it’s going to be more expensive to borrow money in 2018.

In the fall, some economists and mortgage experts began calling for fixed mortgage rates to begin to rise, based on higher than expected Canadian employment data and other factors.

And sure enough, in mid-January, Canada’s big banks began raising their benchmark five-year mortgage rates. And then the Bank of Canada increased its overnight rate target to 1.25 per cent in its interest rate announcement and Monetary Policy Report on Jan. 17 – its third hike since July.

While we still may be in a low interest rate environment, historically speaking, these increases are going to affect homeowners. How much? Using the Canadian average home price of $496,500 (as of December 2017), with a 20-per-cent down payment and a mortgage amortized over 25 years, monthly payments would increase to $1,868 from $1,837. Not a huge difference, perhaps – $31 per month or $372 per year – but an increase nonetheless.

Combine growing costs with new mortgage regulations and rising prices, some buyers might be discouraged.

The good news for Ottawa, however, is that it’s still one of the more affordable major markets in Canada.

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NEXT TO DOWNTOWN

Live 10 minutes from downtown in a large open concept Energy Star Certified move-in ready Condo or Townhome next to shopping and green spaces. Enjoy the large private balcony, hardwood flooring throughout the living/dinning rooms, and 2 private ensuites.

Our homes already include air conditioning and 6 appliances.

Terrace Homes start at $297,900 & Rear Lane Townhomes start at $452,173

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Monday to Thursday: 12pm - 7pm

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Friday to Sunday: 12pm - 5pm

(613) 680-4771

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MARNIE BENNETT Over the course of 30 eventful years in real estate, I’ve toured just about every possible type of condominium. I’m familiar with every layout, finish and amenity out there. Very little surprises me – but I’m blown away by the level of luxury available today in Ottawa’s condo market.

That’s not to say that there aren’t some great, simple condos out there, with minimal condo fees and basic building maintenance.

These definitely respond to the needs of many buyers. But if you’re looking to be pampered, there’s never been a better time to go condo shopping in this city.

It’s not simply that the quality of available finishes has gone through the roof – although that’s certainly true. In today’s luxury condos, marble, granite and hardwood are de rigeur, and architectural features such as nine-ft. ceilings and wall-to-wall windows are not uncommon. I’ve even encountered bathroom mirrors embedded with LCD televisions.

But it’s the amenities that have really evolved. When I started out, purchasers of luxury condos could expect to enjoy the use of a nice swimming pool, weight room and party room. Nothing to sneeze at – yet these features pale in comparison with rooftop pools surrounded by cabanas; fully staffed fitness facilities and spas; and the use of executive boardrooms, screening rooms and

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rooftop lounges with hot tubs and outdoor kitchens. And these are just some of the bells and whistles I’ve recently encountered.

Some new condominiums are built in conjunction with boutique hotels, giving residents unlimited access to a full menu of services including 24-hour concierge, room service, dog walking and housekeeping. Need your suit pressed? Tickets to the game? No problem. There’s also the perk of dining at a first-class restaurant without stepping outside.

Condo living allows a certain carefree way of life; residents needn’t give a second thought to upkeep, and are free to “lock and leave” at a moment’s notice.

Interestingly, today it’s not only residents who can purchase a worry-free lifestyle. Investors can buy units fully furnished, and can find tenants with the assistance of an on-site property manager.

Now, that’s what I call service.

I’ve always been proud to live in this world-class city. I just can’t tell you how excited I am that it’s now got the world-class luxury condominiums it deserves.

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 Marnie Bennett is a broker and CEO of the 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 two weekly radio shows Marnie’s Real Estate Hour and The Real Estate Edge, a millionaire real estate investor and a wealth management coach. bennettpros.com

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_ICONIC Find your new home in the heart of Little Italy where stunning views of Dow’s Lake are available for as low as $304,000.

www.claridgeicon.com 485 Preston Street, Ottawa 613.695.1441

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Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom units starting from $360,000

1 & 2 bedroom units starting from $367,000

300 Lett Street 613-232-2049

112-316 Bruyère Street 613-680-6560

56 Nepean Street 613-234-1780

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1 & 2 bedroom units starting from $376,000

1 & 2 bedroom units starting from $320,000

1 & 2 bedroom units starting from $304,000

107-330 Titan Private 613-224-0330

244 Rideau Street 613-241-3235

485 Preston Street 613-695-1441

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Drapery: Alendel Fabrics

by Linda Mazur

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FIND YOUR COLOUR INSPIRATION TO GIVE YOUR HOME THAT DESIGNER TOUCH. Develop a sophisticated palette that not only incorporates great new colours, but patterns and textures as well. Here are some simple tips to start you on your way: 1. A gallon of paint goes a long way in enriching any space. With a little work, you can quickly transform the feel of any room.

Black elegance and golden goose paint samples by Dulux. dulux.ca 2. With an abundant selection of not only colours but patterns, wallpaper can translate into an inspirational resource for elevating any room. Grey and yellow suzani peel and stick wallpaper. $58 each roll. homedepot.ca 3. Invest in a bold, colourful piece of artwork.

It’s an easy way to immediately change the look of any space. Palette knife embellished abstract canvas. $140. bouclair.com

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Colour is inspirational, sometimes creating and influencing the design of a space, or sometimes simply, quietly, enhancing a relaxed monochromatic look. As we embrace a new year, we can’t help but feel excited at the prospect of an inviting new colour scheme for our home. We are seeing such a wonderful strong, classic palette this year, combined with a few surprises that have emerged in design and it is definitely cause for excitement. When paired with richly textured fabrics, woods and accessories, this season’s palette will create for you a warm, cosy, yet sophisticated aesthetic in your home.

Deep and dark port, rich navy, burnt orange, pretty pinks, smoky spruce and a great earthy maple are just a taste of what you’ll be seeing this season. These hues blend beautifully with some of the slightly more obscure, yet popular accent colours such as a curry-toned yellow and a goldtoned lime green. Seeing these tones reflected in soft, plush velvets or chenilles, or coarsely textured linen-blends will definitely set you in the mood to redecorate.

Alendel Fabrics (alendelfabrics.com) is one company that offers a great selection of textures and patterns this season. Its newly released collections deliver large on inspiration, durability and adaptability. The company has also delved into a world of colourful wallcoverings, offering the possibility of including wallpaper into your next decor or design project.

Colour is always a great element to introduce into any space, so why should your bathroom be any different? This is not just about adding colour to your room by way of your wall surfaces, tile selections and fixtures.

Luxury British bathing brand, Victoria + Albert (vandabaths.com) now offers a great selection of external colour tones for tubs. The brand is offering six distinctive new external finishes including: Gloss black, anthracite, stone grey, light grey, matte black.

These classic shades of grey and warm dark colours are found not only on tubs, but basins and vanity furniture, as well as providing us with abundant inspiration to create unique and dramatic bathroom spaces. All these options are a stylish complement to any bath or living space.

Designing with colour can be simpler than you may think, and nothing to fear. It’s all about colour this year, so instead of fighting it, embrace it and elevate the look of those tired “beige tones” in your home. lindamazurdesign.com

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Rising homeownership costs in Vancouver, Toronto and Victoria pushed overall housing affordability in Canada to its worst level since the end of 1990 in the third quarter of 2017, according to RBC’s latest Housing Trends and Affordability Report.

RBC’s aggregate measure for affordability in Canada rose for the ninth consecutive quarter to 48.7 per cent in the third quarter of 2017. Housing affordability is calculated as the share of household income that would be required to carry the costs of owning a home at market price. A higher number means ownership is less affordable.

In Toronto, the affordability measure rose for the 13th consecutive quarter to a

record high 78.4 per cent for the area, an increase from 77.1 per cent in the second quarter.

Meanwhile, in Vancouver, the city experienced the sharpest affordability drop among Canada’s major markets, reaching a new record high for the measure for any market in Canada at 87.5 per cent, up from 82.6 per cent in the second quarter. Victoria also reached record-high levels at 61.5 per cent.

While Vancouver, Toronto and Victoria skewed overall national affordability, RBC’s measures rose in all markets except Saint John, including Ottawa and Montreal.

According to RBC, Ottawa witnessed its strongest year ever in 2017. As of Dec. 21, 2017, resales were pacing to set a new record

high and prices were rising at its fastest rate in seven years, and are likely to continue to rise. RBC’s aggregate measure rose by 0.9 percentage points to 39.2 per cent, the highest level since 1995.

“There is great vitality in the market right now, but consequently we are seeing Ottawa become less affordable for local buyers,” said Craig Wright, senior vice-president and chief economist, RBC. Higher interest rates could have significant implications for housing affordability in Canada. We expect the Bank of Canada to build on the rate increases it made in 2017 by hiking its overnight rate three times in 2018. All markets would be affected, but the effect would be particularly amplified in highpriced markets.

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9 KM FROM PARLIAMENT 1400 boul. St-Joseph, Gatineau

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES Luxury homes near Gatineau Park CONDOS Rent your suite with loft & rooftop terrace

PRESTIGE HOMES High-end single-family home in one of the most sought-after community

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CONDOS A waterfront paradise with urban lounge on the top floor

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PETRIE’S LANDING 21 KM FROM PARLIAMENT

8865 Jeanne d’Arc Blvd. N., Orléans

From the $199’s*

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CONDOS New luxury condos with rooftop terrace, leisure room, gym, indoor parking, elevators, pool & spa.

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CARLETON CROSSING 51 KM FROM PARLIAMENT

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26 KM FROM PARLIAMENT 126-4 Battersea Crescent , Ottawa

Rent from $1,505*/mo.

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES Luxury homes in a quiet neighbourhood CONDOS Rent your contemporaty suite now

CONDOS - ALL INCLUSIVE New hotel-inspired luxury condos ideal for professionals and young active retirees.

Included 5-star amenities and services.

CONDOS - ALL INCLUSIVE New luxury condos with common rooftop terrace & indoor parking. Also offers a fitness centre and amenitie room with kitchenette.

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PROPERTY PROFILE

EDGEWATER

BY GLENVIEW HOMES YOUR PATH TO NATURE

Are you ready to come home to a community that offers the charm of a small town with the convenience of an established suburban neighbourhood? Are you ready for late summer evenings on the bike trails, exploring city parks with the kids, or dropping in on a local shop to find the perfect gift for that special someone?

If you are ready for the endless possibilities of a community built with your lifestyle in mind, then Edgewater is ready for you. If you are ready, then the award-winning home builder Glenview Homes says, “Welcome Home!”

The Edgewater community will consist of 55 innovative 18 NextHome.ca

townhomes located in an established enclave of the Trailsedge neighbourhood in Orleans. These homes, designed with class-leading layouts and features, are meant for smart, urban living without compromise.

Smart three- and four-bedroom townhomes offer better living spaces, including open-concept layouts, finished basements and high quality “included” features such as warm hardwood floors, finished basement rec rooms, spacious walk-in closets and lofty nine-ft. ceilings on the main floor.

With Glenview Homes, upscale finishes are included to improve the way you live your life. Imagine

your new gorgeous bathroom with a luxurious soaker tub, standard. Innovative tech features like your USB plug in kitchen, plus “smart” wiring throughout the house, standard. Picture your user-friendly kitchen built with fashionable, functional and ergonomic tap design and the practical beauty of a designer ceramic backsplash, all standard in a Glenview Home.

Edgewater includes three beautiful models to choose from: The Mulberry (1,697 sq. ft.), the Elm (1,978 sq. ft.) and the Willow (2,247 sq. ft.), with the Elm also available in a 2,030 sq. ft. end unit and the Willow available in

a 2,270 sq. ft. corner unit. Phase 1 of construction will include 21 townhomes with prices starting from the low $300’s.

Edgewater is located in Orleans just minutes from the 417. The

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LOCATIONS Orleans DEVELOPER Glenview Homes DEVELOPMENTS Edgewater HOME TYPE Townhome SALES CENTRE 6211 Renaud Rd., open Mon. to Wed. 1 to 8 p.m., Thurs. and Fri. by appointment, Sat. and Sun. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

CONTACT 613.424.8015 sales@glenview.ca

community is situated alongside an existing pond, walking and bike trails, and beautiful Tulip Tree Park.

Large retail centres and a variety of existing amenities are close by to serve you. The community is

located close to many schools, including a brand new French elementary school, as well as a library; perfect for growing and established families looking at Edgewater as a place to call home.

Founded in 1966, Glenview has long been one of Ottawa’s most established and respected owners, builders and managers of commercial and residential real estate. Glenview Homes is the next evolution in the company’s history. The new Glenview Homes is a boutique builder focused on delivering Smart and Stylish homes for the best value with the most customer centric experience.

For more information on the Edgewater community, please visit glenviewhomes.com, or visit the sales centre, open now. Don’t miss the sales centre’s official grand opening on Saturday, Feb. 10 for special limited time bonus incentives.

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INSPIRATION | STYLE FILE

Oversized lighting in the kitchen, like this mid-century modern fixture, is a big trend for 2018.

International design celebrity

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DESIGN DARLING SARAH RICHARDSON COLLABORATED WITH PROFESSIONAL KITCHEN APPLIANCE BRAND MONOGRAM CANADA AT THIS YEAR’S INTERIOR DESIGN SHOW, TO CREATE A RESORT-INSPIRED KITCHEN WITH AMAZING DETAILS. 20 NextHome.ca

We can’t get enough of Sarah’s latest wallpaper design, which launches in May 2018. Wallpaper in the kitchen is unexpected but a great way to bring colour and pattern to your space.

Sarah’s design highlights the Monogram Columns refrigeration; customizable integrated refrigeration for a truly seamless look.

Display your beautiful pots. A set of copper pots will add a pop of shine to any kitchen.

Beautiful woven details on these chairs give this kitchen a beachy feel, with a hint of sophistication.

PHOTOS: MONOGRAM CANADA AND STACEY BRANDFORD INTERIORS

Sarah used millennial pink paired with grey and copper details for a warm, dreamy, getaway look.

Succulents and big tropical leaves add to the resort feel, but can easily be adapted to fit any kitchen style.

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HOT PROPERTIES

FIND YOUR NEXT HOME This page features the latest properties to keep your eye on in the Eastern Ontario area.

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AVALON ENCORE

GREYSTONE

POTTER’S KEY

By: Minto City: Orleans Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: 613.834.6400 minto.com

By: eQ Homes City: Old Ottawa East Housing type: Singles, Condo, Townhomes Contact: 613.569.3043 greystonevillage.ca

By: Minto City: Stittsville Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.788.2761 minto.com

HARMONY

By: Valecraft Homes City: Stittsville Housing type: Bungalows, townhomes Contact: 613.435.8141 valecraft.com

AVIATION PRIVATE By: Valecraft Homes City: Ottawa Housing type: Terrace Home Contact: 613.680.4771 valecraft.com

BLACKSTONE By: Cardel Homes City: Kanata Housing type: Singles, Towns, Condos Contact: 613.836.9521 cardelhomes.com

CARLETON CROSSING By: Brigil City: Stittsville Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.257.4079 brigil.com

DIAMONDVIEW By: Phoenix Homes City: Carp Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.461.0277 phoenixhomes.ca

EDGEWATER By: Glenview Homes City: Orleans Housing type: Townhomes Contact: 613.424.8015 edgewatertowns.com

FELTON COURT By: Phoenix Homes City: Barrhaven Housing type: Townhomes Contact: phoenixhomes.ca

GALLERY TOWNHOMES By: Tamarack Homes City: Orléans Housing type: Townhomes Contact: 613.422.5925 tamarackhomes.com

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Builder Name

Site Name

Almonte

Phoenix Homes

White Tail Ridge

x

Carleton Place

Brigil

Carleton Crossing

x

Carp

Phoenix Homes

Diamondview Estates

x

Hunt Club

Claridge Homes

Hunt Club Flats

Kanata

Cardel Homes

Miller's Crossing

Kanata

Claridge Homes

Bridlewood Trails

Kanata

Phoenix Homes

Fernbank

Kanata

Phoenix Homes

Terra Flats

Kanata

Cardel Homes

Blackstone

Stittsville

Mattamy

Stittsville

D

Location

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Prices

Page

WEST x

From $390's

12, 13

From $279's

17

From $400's

12, 13

x

From $277,900

6, 7

x

From $310's

x

From $394,900

6, 7

From $350's

12, 13

x

From $200's

12, 13

x

x

Inquire

11

Traditions II

x

x

From $321,990

4, 5

Minto

Potter's Key

x

x

Inquire

2. 3

Barrhaven

Claridge Homes

West Pointe Village

x

x

From $602,900

6, 7

Barrhaven

Mattamy

Half Moon Bay

x

x

Inquire

4, 5

Barrhaven

Minto

Harmony

x

x

Inquire

2, 3

Barrhaven

Phoenix Homes

Felton Court

x

From $270's

12, 13

Barrhaven

Phoenix Homes

Strandherd Meadows

Inquire

12, 13

Findlay Creek

EQ Homes

Pathways

x

From $300's

9

Ottawa South

Claridge Homes

Summerhill Village

x

x

From $369,900

6, 7

Ottawa South

Claridge Homes

Sundance

x

From $592,900

6, 7

Brigil

Plateau Du Parc

From $360's

17

Navan

Claridge

Spring Valley Trails

x

From $343,900

6, 7

Orléans

Glenview Homes

Edgewater

x

From low $300's

15

Orléans

Minto

Avalon Encore

x

Inquire

2, 3

Orléans

Phoenix Homes

Halo Flats

x

From $200's

12, 13

Rockcliffe

Claridge

Wateridge Village

From $748,900

6, 7

x

x x

x

x

x

11

SOUTH

x x

NORTH Gatineau

x

EAST

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x

x

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Site Name

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Builder Name

D

Location

Prices

Page

CONDO Barrhaven

Valecraft

Woodroffe Lofts

x

From $238,461

14

Crystal Beach

Cardel Homes

KEEL Condos

x

From $440's

11

Downtown

Claridge Homes

Icon

x

From $301,000

C4, C5

Downtown

Claridge Homes

The Lofts

x

From $400's

C4, C5

Downtown

Claridge Homes

Tribeca

x

From $345,000

C4, C5

Downtown

Richcraft

The Bowery

x

From $194,000

C8

Gatineau

Brigil

Domaine Du Vieux-Port

x

From $260's

17

Gatineau

Brigil

Horizon

x

Inquire

17

Gatineau

Brigil

Jardins McConnell

x

Inquire

17

Orléans

Brigil

Petrie's Landing

x

From $199's

17

Ottawa Central

Brigil

Kanata Lakes

x

Inquire

17

Kanata

Cardel Homes

KOL Condos

x

From $330's

11

Ottawa Central

Claridge Homes

Claridge Plaza 3 & 4

x

From $232,000

C4, C5

Ottawa Central

Claridge Homes

Fusion

x

From $282,000

C4, C5

Ottawa Central

Claridge Homes

Waterstreet

x

From $250,000

C4, C5

Ottawa East

Domicile Development Inc

Corner On Main

x

Inquire

C3

Ottawa East

Minto

Minto Beechwood

x

From $354,900

2,3

Ottawa West

Tamarack

Wellington

x

From $299,068

BC

West Nepean

Claridge Homes

Stirling Park

x

From $279,000

C4, C5

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ADVICE | MORTGAGE INTEL

3 TIPS

TO MAKE MORTGAGE RENEWAL TIME EASIER

ALYSSA FURTADO

Unless you have the money to pay off the entire balance of your mortgage in your first term, you will have to face a few mortgage renewals.

A renewal involves taking the outstanding balance of your mortgage and renewing it for another term at a new (and hopefully lower) interest rate.

You’ll know it’s time to renew when your current mortgage provider sends you a renewal notice. It typically includes a new mortgage rate and term offer.

However, it’s in your best interest to take a more proactive approach.

Here are our top three tips to prepare for an easier mortgage renewal time: 1. CONSIDER YOUR CURRENT FINANCIAL GOALS

Before you simply accept your renewal offer, review your financial goals.

First, determine if your current provider can offer a mortgage product that suits your needs. For example, if you have a five-year fixed rate right now, the renewal slip will likely be for another fiveyear fixed. If you think you’ll stay in your home for that amount of time, that works just fine. But if there’s a chance you’ll downsize or move to a new city in the next few years, you may want to look for a three-year mortgage product instead.

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Second, consider your prepayment options. If you could receive a bonus, inheritance or some other source of extra funds, consider how the mortgage renewal could affect your prepayment options.

2. NEGOTIATE AND SHOP AROUND EARLY IN THE PROCESS

Last-minute planning isn’t a winning strategy for mortgage renewals.

While your current lender will likely send you a renewal slip sometime in the last 30 days of your mortgage term, you can generally start negotiating as early as 120 days before your maturity date.

If you can’t negotiate a better offer, starting early gives you enough time to consider switching providers. You may not be able to switch your mortgage over until your actual renewal date arrives, so it’s best to give a mortgage broker time to find the best product available.

3. ASK FOR A BETTER MORTGAGE RATE

Often, the route to a better mortgage rate begins by simply asking for one.

Lenders make it incredibly easy for you to renew with them, but you’ll literally pay for the convenience. On average, mortgage providers offer existing customers a discount of only 0.25 per cent off their posted rate upon renewal.

Some people are too intimidated to negotiate with lenders. But you can ask your provider for a better mortgage rate and, if they want your business, they will offer you one.

And if they don’t, maybe it’s time to shop around.

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

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