Eastern Ontario New Home & Condo Guide - Feb 17, 2018

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FEB 17 - MAR 3, 2018 | VOLUME 18 ISSUE 4

CONTENTS

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Caivan Communities Passion. Purpose. Place.

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10 Housing Market

Ottawa ends 2017 and begins 2018 on a high note

INSPIRATION

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Jo Alcorn’s 2018 kitchen trends

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

ADVICE

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Understanding the basics of condo ownership

BY MARNIE BENNETT

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How will rising mortgage rates affect you?

BY ALYSSA FURTADO

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CRISIS? WHAT CRISIS? ONTARIO MARKETS STAND THE TEST OF TIME

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Remember the global financial crisis of 2008 and the “great recession” that followed in 2009? Entire companies were wiped out, some sectors of industry were never the same, and many people saw their personal wealth take a serious hit.

Through it all, one thing that withstood this test and others over the years since – Ontario housing markets.

Indeed, a new report from ReMax shows that between 2007 and 2017, average home prices more than doubled in the Greater Toronto Area (119 per cent to $822,681) and Hamilton-Burlington (110 per cent $576,418). In just 10 years. Value appreciation in Kitchener-Waterloo hit 81 per cent; 63 per cent in London-St. Thomas; 62 per cent in Windsor; and 44 per cent in Ottawa.

Lower borrowing costs helped to jump-start the province’s real estate engine, creating one of the most dynamic housing markets in recent history, ReMax says. For existing homeowners, especially those who purchased early in the decade, the equity gains exceeded all expectations.

Will the next 10 years bring similarly spectacular growth? Not likely. But having excelled through that 2008-09 scenario – about as bad as it could get – and with the proven popularity of these centres as places to live, we shouldn’t be surprised if it does.

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TRENDING

OTTAWA MARKET ENDS 2017 ON A STRONG NOTE

The Ottawa real estate market finished 2017 on a high note, as the Ottawa Real Estate Board recorded an 8.4-per-cent increase in sales in December. Members sold 771 residential properties through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service System, compared with 711 in December 2016. The five-year average for December sales is 687.

December’s sales included 205 in the condominium property class and 566 in the residential property class. The average sale price of a residential-class property sold in December was $434,098, an increase of 3.4 per cent over December 2016.

The average sale price for a condominium-class property was $255,335, a decrease of three per cent from December 2016.

“December saw an increase of 8.4 per cent in the number of units sold in residential sales and 25 per cent in condo sales,” says Ralph Shaw, president of the Ottawa Real Estate Board. “This could very well be attributed to 10 NextHome.ca

the changes in the mortgage qualification rules implemented Jan. 1, 2018.” “(Last year) was another solid year for the Ottawa Real Estate market in both the number of transactions as well as the reasonable increase in prices, about seven per cent in residential and three per cent in the condo market,” Shaw says. “We continue to have a stable and balanced market. Although inventory tracked low all year and new listings were down each month, new home supply counteracted the impact somewhat.”

The total number of residential and condo units sold throughout all of 2017 was 17,083, compared with 15,526 in 2016, an increase of 10 per cent. Overall, residential sales volume was up 16 per cent.

“In 2017, the condo market rebounded with a 22-percent increase in the number of units sold, which is quite significant. The relatively flat increase in prices suggests that we found the ideal price point in

which to move the units,” Shaw says. “As for residential sales, there was a good availability of product under $500,000, considering almost 10,000 out of approximately 13,500 residential units sold fell in that range.”

The average sale price in 2017 was $425,063, an increase of 6.8 per cent over 2016, while the average condominium sale price was $269,903, an increase of 3.4 per cent over 2016.

As for a 2018 forecast regarding the new mortgage rules stress test, Shaw points out, “One factor that will soften the blow of the new mortgage rules is Ottawa’s average price point in the $400,000s, which means our market will certainly fare better than those in Toronto or Vancouver.”

“Nevertheless,” he cautions, “we will continue to monitor the impact of the stress test. It is unlikely that we will truly see the results of this poorly conceived piece of legislation until the end of the second quarter.”

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CONDO OWNERSHIP: UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS

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I’ve watched the evolution of the housing market over the past 35 years with great interest. It’s been quite a ride, to say the least.

Over the past 10 years alone, there’s been a staggering fivefold increase in the percentage of Canada’s new home market share for condo sales. In Ottawa, unit sales in the condo market have seen an increase of 45 per cent from 119 units sold in January 2017 to 173 units in January 2018.

Why the massive shift? There are a number of explanations.

Firstly, for many city-dwelling first-time buyers, it’s become the only realistic financial option. Next, even among those “Generation Y” purchasers with thicker wallets, the hipness factor of condo living goes a long way: to a childless 30-yearold, an urban loft has more appeal than a four-bedroom home with a lawn to mow. Additionally, as the baby boomers become empty nesters, there’s a growing segment of the population looking to downsize from large family homes. Both younger and older purchasers appreciate the worryfree aspect of condo ownership: maintenance and security issues are kept to a minimum, allowing what we like to call the “lock-andleave lifestyle.”

While the word “condominium” often conjures an image of a highrise tower, it’s actually a legal definition that refers to the method of ownership, not the type of building. In purchasing

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a condominium, you own the interior space of your home outright. Other elements of the building, such as hallways, elevators, recreational facilities and outside grounds, are known as “common elements.” These are jointly owned by you and all the other homeowners in your condominium community. Your balcony or terrace, and sometimes your parking spot, are known as “exclusive use” common elements.

This means that, while their upkeep is not your responsibility, they are intended for your use only.

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While condo owners are mercifully free from such concerns as pruning shrubs and vacuuming the swimming pool, they do pay for such maintenance through a monthly charge known as a maintenance fees, or condo fee. This also covers the costs of management, administration and insurance for common element areas, and often covers the cost of utilities. In many cases, a condominium “reserve fund” will cover the replacement cost of items such as a broken furnace; as many of us know, those living in typical freehold homes aren’t so lucky.

Maintenance fees can vary substantially between

condominiums, depending on both the square footage of the owner’s home and the level of the building’s amenities. For instance, a highrise condo with a swimming pool and gym will have higher fees than a townhome condominium with minimal grounds keeping.

Keep in mind that having such amenities at your doorstep may save you the cost of a fitness club membership. You may be able to entertain in a huge party room, or watch movies with friends in a multi-media lounge – pastimes that would likely be beyond your reach outside of the condominium paradigm.

While condo living isn’t for everybody, an increasing number of people are discovering its benefits. It comes down to weighing what’s important to you.

In my next column, I’ll discuss how to narrow your search for the perfect condo. Till then, enjoy the hunt.

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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per cent) – an increase of 25 basis points over the previous lowest rate just prior to the Bank of Canada’s rate hike.

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BUT WHAT ABOUT FIXED RATES?

Getting a mortgage this year will be more difficult – and pricier – than it would have been just a few short months ago. Here’s what potential buyers need to know.

Rates are on the rise. The Bank of Canada announced an increase to its target interest rate on Jan. 17, hiking it 25 basis points to 1.25 per cent, citing strong economic data.

“In Canada, real GDP growth is expected to slow to 2.2 per cent in 2018 and 1.6 per cent in 2019, following an estimated three per cent in 2017,” the Bank said.

“Growth is expected to remain above potential through the first quarter of 2018 and then slow to a rate close to potential for the rest of the projection horizon.”

The country’s largest banks – RBC, CIBC, Scotiabank, and TD – correspondingly increased their prime lending rates by 25 basis points to 3.45 per cent.

WHY SHOULD HOMEBUYERS CARE?

Whenever the Bank of Canada tweaks its policy rate, banks incorporate the change into their prime rates; and prime rates have a major impact on variable rate mortgages.

So the best five-year variable rate mortgage in Ontario now sits at 2.20 per cent (prime less 1.25

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They’re also increasing. The bond market – which banks use to price their fixed rate mortgages – has been inching higher recently due to Canada’s improving economic outlook. Bond yields are expected to enjoy even greater gains following the Bank of Canada’s rate decision.

So, the best available five-year fixed rate available in Ontario is now 2.94 per cent as of Jan. 19, 2018 – up from 2.79 per cent a day prior to the Bank’s rate hike.

This means pricier mortgages.

LET’S DIG INTO THE MATH

The average home price in Canada sold for $496,500 in December 2017, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association.

Assuming a down payment of 20 per cent, and a mortgage amortized over 25 years, let’s look at what mortgage payments would cost before and after the latest rate increase.

Today, the monthly payments – assuming a buyer qualifies for the lowest available fixed mortgage rate – would be $1,868. That same home would have cost $1,837 just one week earlier.

An increase of $31 per month or $372 per year. Not the most unmanageable price increase, but a price increase nonetheless.

However, those looking to buy shouldn’t be too put off by the rate increase – we’re still in what is considered a record-low rate environment. You may, however, want to speak with a lender or mortgage broker to get a preapproval, which would allow them to lock in a rate for up to 120 days and protect them against any further rate increases within that timeframe.

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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WOOD ELEMENTS Mixing wood into kitchen design (think stools, countertop, feature wall) is a great way to bring a natural, outdoor feel indoors and can bring balance to a simple palette.

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POPS OF COLOUR One-shade kitchens are getting a modern update with pops of bright colour. Whether you choose to incorporate brightly-hued drapery, small appliances or a backsplash – your space will look current and cheery without a huge revamp.

BUILT-IN LOOK The trend of building in your appliances such as a microwave and fridge is an easy way to give a space a custom, streamlined look. “The built-in look keeps the space looking organized, which is important in a busy household,” Alcorn explains.

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PROPERTY PROFILE

PASSION. PURPOSE. PLACE. With a deep-rooted presence in the Greater Toronto Area, southwest Florida and Ottawa markets, Caivan Communities has earned its reputation for its skillful ability to deliver thoughtful design and excellence in community development and home building.

With a growing footprint, Caivan is well positioned in the Ottawa market with three new masterplanned community launches in 2018.

This spring, Caivan will launch Fox Run – an exceptional new neighbourhood located in the historic Village of Richmond and home of the Annual Richmond Fair. The 2018 launch will coincide with the Village’s 18 NextHome.ca

200th Anniversary. Residents of Richmond benefit from the village’s historic character and charm with all of the amenities that come as part of an established community. Walking to school, and access to parks, medical and retail will be possible from day one in the Fox Run community.

The Caivan team has taken great pride in designing a community that honours the long heritage of Richmond with a street pattern that pays homage to the original layout planned by the British in 1818. Home designs have been inspired by a contemporary farmhouse architectural style and high-quality exterior materials, including pre-finished,

maintenance-free wood siding, stone and brick, are being used to create streetscapes unparalleled in the Ottawa region. The Grand Opening event will showcase two exciting new model homes overlooking a large landscaped pond.

Caivan’s next community to launch in Ottawa is Orléans Village, opening to the public in Spring 2018 complete with a new 50-ft. single-detached model home.

Southeast of Innes Road and Page Road, the community is strategically located in immediate proximity to transit, retail, parks and existing schools. From vibrant local shops and unique restaurants, to acres of parks and trails, the amenities

are endless. The community will feature brand new home designs that maximize natural light and open-concept living while providing master hideaways, huge kitchens and spa-like ensuites.

With an offering extending from bungalows to five-bedroom plans, and townhomes to 50-ft. single-

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detached, there is sure to be a home to suit any family.

Later this fall, Caivan’s hugely anticipated master-planned community in Barrhaven will launch for sale. Immediately south of Strandherd Drive, north of the Jock River, the large scale new community will showcase new architectural designs, an innovative community design and a broad range of home types. Exceptionally located in a natural setting with easy access to shopping, schools, transit, expansive parks and recreational opportunities, this will be the ideal neighbourhood.

Compromise is not necessary in a Caivan community. With a multidisciplinary approach to placemaking, Caivan is dedicated to establishing amenity-rich

neighbourhoods where finelycrafted homes are nestled.

The Caivan team’s dedication to challenging status-quo has facilitated a broad range of industry-leading advantages for homeowners. From innovative open concept floorplan designs to unique park spaces in immediate proximity to homes, there is something for everyone in a Caivan neighbourhood.

For the most up-to-date information about upcoming community launches, including model home viewing hours and Grand Opening sneak-peeks, register online at caivan.com or follow us on Instagram and Twitter, and like us on Facebook, @CaivanSocial.

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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: Caivan Communities City: Orléans Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: caivan.com

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

BARRHAVEN By: Caivan Communities City: Barrhaven Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: caivan.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

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

FOX RUN By: Caivan Communities City: Richmond Village Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: caivan.com

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

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HARMONY By: Minto City: Barrhaven Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: 613.789.7977 mintoharmony.com

ICON By: Claridge Homes City: Ottawa Housing type: Condominium Contact: 613.695.1441 claridgeicon.com

KOL By: Cardel Homes City: Blackstone Housing type: Condominiums Contact: 613.592.0062 cardelhomes.com

MILLER’S CROSSING By: Cardel Homes City: Kanata Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: 613.253.1959 cardelhomes.com

MINTO BEECHWOOD By: Minto City: Ottawa Housing type: Condominiums Contact: 613.696.8188 minto.com

ON HALF MOON BAY By: Mattamy City: Barrhaven Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: 613.825.7932 mattamyhomes.com

PATHWAYS By: eQ Homes City: Findlay Creek Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: 613.822.7247 eqpathways.ca

POTTER’S KEY By: Minto City: Stittsville Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.788.2761 minto.com

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

STIRLING PARK By: Claridge Homes City: Nepean Housing type: Condominiums Contact: claridgestirlingpark.com

SUNDANCE By: Claridge Homes City: Ottawa Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.425.1332 claridgehomes.com

THE BOWERY CONDOS & LOFTS By: Richcraft City: Centretown Housing type: Condominiums Contact: 613.695.7577 thebowerycondos.ca

THE CORNERS ON MAIN By: Domicile City: Ottawa Housing type: Condominium Contact: 613.806.6246 cornersonmain.ca

TRIBECA LOFTS By: Claridge Homes City: Ottawa Housing type: Condominium Contact: 613.234.1780 claridgetribecalofts.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

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WEST x

From $390's

12, 13

From $279's

15

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

x

Inquire

12, 13

Ottawa South

Claridge Homes

Summerhill Village

x

From $369,900

6, 7

Ottawa South

Claridge Homes

Sundance

x

From $592,900

6, 7

Brigil

Plateau Du Parc

From $360's

15

Navan

Claridge

Spring Valley Trails

x

x

From $343,900

6, 7

Orléans

Minto

Avalon Encore

x

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

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SOUTH

x

NORTH Gatineau

x

EAST

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Site Name

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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

15

Gatineau

Brigil

Horizon

x

Inquire

15

Gatineau

Brigil

Jardins McConnell

x

Inquire

15

Orléans

Brigil

Petrie's Landing

x

From $199's

15

Ottawa Central

Brigil

Kanata Lakes

x

Inquire

15

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

EQ Homes

Greystone Village

x

From low $200's

C7

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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