Eastern Ontario New Home & Condo Guide - Apr 18, 2015

Apr 18 - May 2, 2015 Volume 15 Issue 08

Eastern Ontario Edition

SMART AND STYLISH

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING YOUR CONDO BOARD

WORKING TOGETHER TO BUILD BETTER SUBURBS

MAKE WAY FOR SPRING!

GRAND OPENING SATURDAY APRIL 25 Barrhaven’s newest community – Minto’s newest designs Introducing never-before-seen home designs including 3 new Single Family Homes and our all-new Executive Townhomes.

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APR 18 - MAY 2, 2015 || VOLUME 15 ISSUE 08

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p. 32 GLENVIEW HOMES Come walk through the newest model home: The Woodland

PRESIDENT, YELLOW PAGES NEXTHOME

Jacqueline Hill

DIRECTOR OF SALES, NATIONAL

Moe Lalani

SALES MANAGER, EASTERN ONTARIO

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Susan Legge ART DIRECTOR

Victoria Cigan EDITOR

Wayne Karl CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sara Duck (on leave), Elisa Krovblit, Lydia McNutt SALES CO-ORDINATOR, EASTERN ONTARIO

Nash Kamaludin

MANAGER OF PRODUCTION

Bala Gnanapandithan

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PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR

Dennis Ng

SPOTLIGHT ON CONDOS: Your guide to new condo

communities in the Gatineau and Greater Ottawa Area

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The Foxwood Collection – your country oasis awaits you in Fernbank Crossing

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Working together to build better and smarter suburbs

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Seasonal switch-up: Make way for spring!

by Hellen Buttigieg

C18 Home Smarts

Who’s the boss? It might be you, if you join your condo board

by Marnie Bennett

Mortgage costs about to rise for some Canadians

Make Your Move

Pack up your misconceptions

by Chuck Resnick

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Glenview Homes – come walk through the newest model home: The Woodland

by John W. Herbert

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Money Matters

The dreaded B-word

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Viosa Barileva, Miguel Cea

In the News

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Think you can’t afford a new home?

It’s more affordable than you first thought

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Yellow Pages NextHome Susan.Legge@ypnexthome.ca Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge Like us on Facebook. Search: New Home Guide

uch like that bank commercial that says, “You’re richer than you think,” a new home may be more affordable than you originally thought.

Perhaps you need only to change your definition of “home” to get into the market.

While a detached home is the traditional choice for many, highrise and lowrise suites, lofts and townhomes have become a prime choice among first-time buyers and empty nesters in the market for new place to call home.

Not only does townhouse and condominium living afford you the opportunity to live in a prime neighbourhood at a great starting price, when it’s time to move you

can often opt to remain in the same neighbourhood, since many communities offer a mix of designs and sizes, which allows families to relocate easily without having to change jobs or schools.

Today’s communities generally have a range of sizes and prices that start at the “affordable” end of the price spectrum. Many builders and developers are gearing up for their grand openings and have new communities available for quick occupancy. It’s an exciting time to be shopping for a new place, so don’t miss this excellent buying opportunity.

Have a look through this issue and see what you think. The home of your dreams is waiting.

Preparing for busy season After a harsh winter, healthy conditions have Ontario real estate primed for a feverish spring

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other Nature clearly is a tough nut. At time of writing – mid-April, no less – temperatures were only just now beginning to warm up.

Indeed, an unusually harsh winter has already delayed the start of the spring real estate season in some markets, while low inventory is leading to significant price increases in areas where supply isn’t keeping pace with demand. Meanwhile, an improving economy in Ontario is leading to growing consumer confidence, creating a strong foundation for residential real estate growth.

EDITOR Yellow Pages NextHome Wayne.Karl@ypnexthome.ca Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl Like us on Facebook. Search: New Home Guide

14 NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE EASTERN ONTARIO | APR 18 - MAY 2, 2015

Spring can’t come soon enough, in more ways than one.

Also at press time – the day before the Bank of Canada’s April 15 interest rate announcement – mortgage rates remain at historically low levels.

Collectively, these conditions are producing something of a perfect storm of opportunity for homebuyers in Ontario.

The new home market also stands to benefit. Demand is high and supply in some areas and housing types may be limited, but for buyers who are well financed, well prepared and ready to act fast, new home purchases this spring will likely prove to be wise decisions.

Get ready for the Claridge Homes SPRING CLEANING Event!

Claridge Homes offers a variety of beautiful homes that are move-in ready, or nearing completion.

These spacious homes are built with the quality that you have come to expect from Claridge, and are equipped with the latest amenities.

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wEMBLEY IV 1920 sq ft Townhome (Block 3 Unit 14) Over $16K in upgrades

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REGENT IV 2095 sq ft Townhome (Block 4 Unit 21) Over $22K in upgrades

HELSINKI II B 2650 sq ft Single Home

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$502,900 NOw $489,900

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The Foxwood Collection is a one-of-a-kind build in Ottawa. There will be a total seven Foxwood buildings in Fernbank Crossing. eQ has currently released four buildings which are already 70per cent sold. Buyers are excited about these stylishly-unique condos. Meticulously designed by Barry J. Hobin & Associates, this lowrise is only three storeys high with 12 units per building. Unlike other condominiums, every suite in the Foxwood is a corner unit, meaning you get picturesque, unobstructed views.

All suites come standard with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, while the larger floorplans offer a den. The floorplans boast expansive windows with plenty of natural light, openconcept living space, sleek hardwood in the main living areas, impressive granite countertops in the kitchen, four stainless-steel appliances, and a gas line on the balcony for your barbecue. Ranging from 1,040 to 1,430 sq. ft., these units have the space and design for all lifestyles.

The Foxwood Collection is unique in that all the floorplans are on one level.

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Many buyers feel the Foxwood is similar to their own little bungalow, without the hassle of maintenance. With low maintenance fees, everything is taken care of for you. This is the epitome of the lock-and-leave lifestyle. eQ Homes has blended urban with rural in this one-of-a-kind development.

Bordered by Terry Fox Drive, Hazeldean Road and Eagleson Road, Fernbank Crossing is nestled in an expanse of green scape, and yet conveniently located for shopping and entertainment outings with family and friends.

Within a five km radius, you can frequent Kanata Centrum, with more than 75 businesses including banks, doctors’ offices, salons, bookstores, clothing and sports retailers, movie theatres and more. With a wide array of restaurants, you are sure to find something to satiate your palate every day of the week. There are schools, libraries, golf courses and parks all within walking distance. Although you are in the west end, with the 417 only minutes away you can easily access the rest of the city. eQ Homes is a relatively new name in the Ottawa home building community, but they are quickly making a mark with high standards, luxurious products and excellent customer service. Their objective at eQ Homes is simple: to build homes that are attractive, spacious and functional, providing the homebuyer with the best value available in the marketplace.

The eQ Team knows what it takes to build a quality home. They have fine-tuned their craft and made their name synonymous with unique designs, attentive customer service, quality construction and pride of workmanship.

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Working together to BUILD BETTER AND SMARTER SUBURBS » by JOHN W. HERBERT

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

How do you build better suburbs? When it comes to Ottawa, the answer lies in the right mix of leadership, collaboration and compromise. Healthy doses of all three are behind Ottawa’s Building Better and Smarter Suburbs initiative.

Sparked by the leadership of Ottawa City Councillor Jan Harder, other suburban Councillors, city planners, home builders, school boards representatives and community groups are working together to design and build better and smarter suburbs.

Suburban wards are the fastest growing and most diverse communities acting as the frontlines of the changing face of Ottawa. Residents from these communities were concerned about the design and livability of their neighbourhoods, their parks and their streets. These concerns often focused on the paucity of trees, the explosion of on-street parking and the impact these were having on the quality of life in their communities.

In response to the concerns from community residents about the design of our suburbs, suburban councillors worked with Ottawa’s planning and growth management department to launch the Building Better Suburbs initiative.

HOW DID WE GET HERE?

Over the last 15 years, Ottawa’s new suburban communities have been changing. They’ve been getting more compact or dense – lot sizes have been shrinking while the size of the homes has not. Th is trend is the result of two forces coming together and building on one another. The City of Ottawa’s intensification policy mandated an increase in the housing density of our suburbs. In conjunction with this, the home building industry moved towards building more compact communities in response to rapidly rising land prices. With

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intensification, land prices have increased by more than 75 per cent since 2003 and the density of Ottawa’s suburbs has increased by 20 per cent.

At the same time as lot sizes were getting smaller, homebuyers did not change their preference for home sizes.

The result is big homes and townhomes on smaller lots with less lot left over for driveways, sidewalks and trees. The challenge facing Ottawa’s builders has been to accommodate the competing space demands of trees, utilities, sidewalks, driveways, parks on smaller and smaller parcels of land. Our building rules and regulations specify setbacks, or space allowances, for trees, sidewalks, utilities and sidewalks.

Home builders have made it work, but, in some instances, the result has been suburbs with few trees in front of homes, cars parked on roads and across sidewalks and less land for parks.

Here’s a case in point. Many of Ottawa’s suburbs are built on clay soil.

In times of extreme drought, there is a risk that trees planted in clay soil will absorb the surrounding groundwater.

Th is may cause the surrounding soil to shrink and the building’s foundations to shift or crack. When a home’s foundations shift or crack, the

homeowner will look to their builder and the city for help and legal recourse.

To reduce its liability in the communities with clay soil, the City created a regulation prohibiting tree planting within the public road allowances on each lot. When you add this rule to the smaller lot sizes and a building code that prohibits tree planting within seven metres of a house, the result is communities with few trees on boulevards or front lawns.

WORKING TOGETHER TO BUILD A MORE LIVABLE OTTAWA

On May 28, 2014, Ottawa’s City Council approved the Building Better and Smarter Suburbs Vision and Principles to guide the work of all city departments and provide flexible options for improving community design and livability.

Since then, home builders, city planning staff, schools, community residents, utility providers and suburban councillors have collaborated on a set of guidelines that will lead to better and smarter suburbs. What can we expect from these new guidelines?

For residents of Ottawa’s new suburbs, the results will be tree-lined

streets, an increase in public spaces and more cars parked in driveways instead of on the street.

For home builders, it means a harmonized set of rules governing the development of our suburbs, making it easier to respond to the needs of the 5,000 families buying new homes in Ottawa each year. It also means happier customers.

For our elected officials, it means constituents satisfied in the knowledge that their councilors are actively working in response to their issues, demonstrating the kind of leadership required in the age of the social license to operate.

For the City of Ottawa, it means a new model of collaboration where communities come together under the leadership of our councillors and the support of the city’s planning department and staff.

Ottawa’s Building Better Smarter Suburbs initiative is a progressive approach to community building. Ottawa’s home builders hope that this is the start of a more collaborative approach to development and growth management under councillor Harder’s recent leadership of the city’s powerful planning committee.

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Seasonal switch-up Make way for spring! » by HELLEN BUTTIGIEG

HELLEN BUTTIGIEG is a certified professional organizer, life coach, TV host, owner of We Organize U and author of the best-seller, Organizing Outside The Box. For tips on getting organized, visit WeOrganizeU.com and sign up for the free newsletter.

At first, you were afraid to put away the winter gear because it was impossible to believe that unrelenting, snow-filled season was really over. But as spring slowly slides into place, you’re finding spring jackets and raincoats being layered on hangers atop winter jackets.

The hall closet is bursting at the seams trying to contain the collection of everything from mitts and snow boots to umbrellas to Wellies. It’s time for the seasonal switch-up.

Make some space for your spring and summer, and don’t give Jack Frost another thought.

MAKE ROOM FOR SPRING. It’s that wonderful time of year again when we can put away the winter gear and lighten the load. Although there’s never enough storage space, there are creative ways to better utilize existing spaces when storing out-of-season items.

Try adding another shelf above the existing one in all the closets, and purchase under-the-bed organizers. If your bed is not high enough, you can get a bed riser to lift it.

Consider creating a document on your computer that serves as an index to outline where you’ve stored what. When winter arrives again, you won’t have to rely on your memory to find what you need.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PUTTING OFF THAT RUMMAGE SALE? Have you been saving items for years with the intention of selling them, but never seem to get around to it? Pull out your calendar today and book a definite date to have your sale this spring. Blocking the time now increases the likelihood of following through with it later.

Another option is to forgo the big sell-off entirely and donate these items instead. It takes several days to orchestrate a successful sale, so determine whether the money you’ll make is worth the time and energy it will take. After all, you can always get more money but you can never replace lost time.

JUMP-START YOUR SPRING CLEANING WITH BABY STEPS. If you don’t know where to begin when it comes to springcleaning your home, start small. Pick just one room. Moving

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clockwise, remove anything that doesn’t belong in that room and place it in a “move elsewhere” box to deliver to the room it should live in. Pull out anything that doesn’t give you joy or value and place it in a giveaway box. Toss or recycle any papers and garbage that are left over. Designate this room as a “no-clutter zone” so you will always have a sanctuary to escape to, regardless of what the rest of the house looks like.

HAVE YOU STORED YOUR PARKA? If you’ve been putting off the task of storing your winter coats because you don’t have an extra closet, there’s a solution. A sturdy, rolling garment rack makes an ideal spot to store winter coats during the summer.

Be sure to dry-clean all items before storing, even if they look clean. Body oils and not-yet-visible food stains attract moths – especially on wool coats.

Cover the clothes with a clean, cotton bed sheet or use a zippered canvas wardrobe cover specifically designed for this purpose to keep your clothes dust-free. If you don’t have room for a garment rack, store seasonal items in large garment bags, suitcases or under-bed storage bins.

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WHO’S THE BOSS? IT MIGHT BE YOU – if you join your condo board of directors » by MARNIE BENNETT

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

Politics. It’s a mainstay of both the evening news and cocktail party chitchat. But if you’re a condo owner, there’s one type of government that’s particularly relevant: your condo board of directors.

If you’re new to condo culture, you may not be familiar with the concept.

As explained by Ontario’s Ministry of Consumer Services, a condo development is run like a small town. It has an elected board of directors – a “town council” consisting of a president, secretary, treasurer and additional directors – who make decisions on behalf of the owners.

Many of my clients are startled to learn that so many important decisions – hiring of the management company

and budgeting for future repairs – are in the hands of volunteers. On the one hand, serving on the board is a lot of responsibility for untrained, unpaid personnel. On the other, who better to entrust with such decisions? Elected condo owners have the most at stake and, in theory, should have the best interests of all owners at heart.

What I find exciting about this system is that condo owners have the opportunity to make their voices heard in a very real way. If you own a unit, you’re a member of the condo corporation; this means you get a vote on any decisions made at the annual general meeting (AGM) or other owners meetings.

Even better, if you take a special interest in the issues affecting your home, you can run for election on your condo board. In communities where the level of involvement is low, you may find a director position landing on your lap without even trying.

Now, I know some owners are hesitant to make the time commitment necessary. As a director, you’ll attend the AGM and monthly board meetings, plus any owners meetings or special committee meetings that arise. In addition, directors can experience frustration when there’s dissension among members; as with any organization, things don’t always run smoothly.

Without a doubt, it’s a trade-off: your time and energy in exchange for greater control over your home and investment.

At the very least, I urge you to attend your AGM to find out what’s going on around you. Once you’re tuned in, you may be surprised to find out how much you care about the issues.

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Mortgage costs about to rise for some Canadians » by LYDIA MCNUTT

If you’re planning to buy a home this year with less than 10 per cent down, you can also plan for higher mortgage costs as of June 1, 2015. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) and Genworth Canada have announced that they are raising their mortgage insurance premiums by 15 per cent. CMHC increased its target capital requirements in mid-2014.

The move isn’t expected to have a big impact on homebuyers’ pocketbooks or Canada’s housing markets, CMHC says. The higher premium would amount to an additional $5 per month for the typical borrower with a 95-per-cent loan-to-value ratio on a mortgage of $252,530.

However, in Canada’s pricier markets, those monthly mortgage costs will inevitably be higher. In addition, the looming rise in mortgage costs could also signal a busierthan-normal spring real estate market, as homebuyers try to beat the clock on the May 31 deadline.

The increase in mortgage insurance premiums reflects concerns that Canadians are overextending their budgets by taking on more home than they can afford, leaving them in a tight spot when interest rates rise or at the slightest economic turn.

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Experts advise that homebuyers plan ahead, save their money and put down as much as possible, to avoid taking out a high-ratio mortgage.

Homebuyers unable to save up this often hefty amount can still buy a home with a down payment of less than 20 per cent, but federally regulated lenders require mortgage loan insurance, which covers them in case of payment default.

The lender is responsible for the premiums and passes those costs on to the homebuyer in the form of a lump-sum payment, or more commonly, higher monthly payments.

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Pack up your misconceptions » by CHUCK RESNICK

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Many people faced with moving their residence think that packing is easy – a few boxes from the grocery or liquor store, some newspaper, a roll of tape and voila!

In fact, if you value your “stuff” and want it to arrive at your destination in good shape, packing involves much more consideration. This is especially true if you tend to be a bit disorganized at the best of times. Even if you pride yourself on being a stickler for details, you may benefit from a few tips on efficient packing.

The number-one thing to remember is to start packing several weeks ahead of your move-out/more-in date.

Done well, this process is amazingly time consuming, and packing in a hurry is usually counterproductive. Take your time to think everything through, and start with the items that are not critical

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to unpack right away. Avoid the overwhelming nature of leaving things to the last minute.

Get some decent packing materials. Make sure boxes are sturdy so they will not collapse under the strain. Consider buying boxes from your mover. Rather than using newsprint, which tends to smudge everything it touches, purchase proper all-white newsprint packing paper. At the other end, you can smooth it out for reuse, or save it for the kids for drawing and painting. This paper is substantial and will protect your items while keeping them clean. The last thing you need at your destination residence is to have to wash dishes before arranging them in your cupboards. And speaking of dishes, did you know that packing them on their edges rather than flat can help to prevent breakage? Professional movers usually sell packing materials including boxes that are sized to stack neatly. This saves a lot of headaches on moving day.

One of the biggest mistakes do-it-yourselfer movers make is to over-pack. If you have ever tried to lift a huge carton filled with books, you know exactly what I mean.

At Two Men and a Truck Canada, we have a simple rule of thumb: the heavier the item, the smaller the box. Another great tip is to wrap small items like knickknacks in coloured tissue paper before surrounding them with packing paper so that you don’t accidentally throw them out when unpacking.

Trust me, it’s easy to do with little things. Over-packing also applies to cramming too much into one box. Remember that as carefully as you pack them, items can shift in transit.

If packing is not your thing, your mover will give you an estimate to do the packing for you. Leaving it up to the professionals takes a lot of the worry out of packing.

You might want to let your children pack their own toys and games, so they feel important in the move and are assured that their items are coming with them. Be sure to take legal documents, medical records, expensive jewelry and any other pertinent papers and possessions with you personally. Keep in mind that a professional moving company cannot transport hazardous materials such as flammables.

Think carefully before you decide to move these potentially dangerous items.

Be sure to label boxes on the top and on the sides to make it easier for whoever is distributing the cartons in your new home. Pack an essentials box of things you will need as soon as you move in and label it accordingly.

When it comes to moving a lot of items, a little common sense goes a long way.

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The Woodland is the seventh home added to the Glenview Homes model showcase. Buyers can walk through these fully decorated homes and imagine themselves living, growing and loving their homes. Visitors can expect smart and stylish, award-winning designs that are built with an unprecedented array of included features. After one walk through visitors quickly see that Glenview’s homes are designed with customers in mind.

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The dreaded B-word » by GAIL VAZ-OXLADE

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Trying to get through life without a budget is like trying to drive a car with no steering wheel. You can lurch your way along, jamming on the breaks every time a threat looms, or you can put the pedal to the metal, but the whole time you’re careening down the road you’ll be worrying about what you’re going to hit. And if you’ve got any passengers, there will be some mess to clean up when you finally reach your destination.

Anyone I know who lives on a budget couldn’t get by without it. And it seems it’s only the people who refuse to make a plan who end up bellying aching about getting to the end of the money before they get to the end of the month.

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If you were building a house, you wouldn’t dream of using an architect who declared, “Relax. I’ve done this before. I promise I’ll put everything in the right place.” No. You’d insist on seeing some drawings. And here’s why you should, as the architect of your financial house, draw up a budget.

Whether paper-based or electronic, the discipline of managing your budget will help to keep you organized.

Annual bills, like car insurance, won’t surprise you, sending shock waves

If you’ve decided to take control of your financial future, congratulations. Create a budget that balances and you’ve taken the first step to making your money work for you. through your cash flow. And unexpected expenses, which have a category in a spending plan, won’t throw you for a loop.

A spending plan is made up of two parts: income and expenses. Income is the money that comes in: your salary, commission, dividends or interest income, alimony, child support, pension, or disability income. It doesn’t include money you think you might get. So, if your bonus is not guaranteed, don’t include it in your budget. Keep it in reserve to boost your RRSP or take you to the sunshine next winter.

Expenses are the items you have to pay for monthly.

(Divide annual bills, such as insurance, by 12 to come up with a monthly amount.)

The best way to figure out your expenses is to look at what you’ve been spending. Collect your bank statements, credit card bills, and whatever other records you have of where your money went over the past year. Put each bill in an appropriate category — i.e., utilities, food, clothing, childcare, gifts — total the figures for each category and divide by 12. That’s

your monthly average. Add the categories together. That’s what you’ve been spending.

Now, for all you toads out there who can’t gather together two months’ worth of paperwork, never mind a year’s worth, here’s the other way to make a budget: You can use the nifty Gail’s Guide to Building a Budget along with the even niftier Gail’s Interactive Budget Worksheet (gailvazoxlade.com).

If you think you can keep flying by the seat of your pants forever, good luck with that.

If you’ve decided to take control of your financial future, congratulations.

Create a budget that balances and you’ve taken the first step to making your money work for you.

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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)

125

FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO SEE IF YOU’LL QUALIFY FOR A MORTGAGE ON YOUR DREAM HOME

01

05

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.

02

06

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.

03

07

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.

04

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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MONTHLY PAYMENT

$

MORTGAGE PAYMENT CALCULATION CHART % INTEREST RATES

AMORTIZATION PERIODS 10 YEARS

15 YEARS

20 YEARS

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

This table shows the monthly payment of principal and interest for each $1,000 of mortgage. Example: The monthly principal and interest payment for a $125,000 mortgage with a 25-year amortization period at 5% is as follows: ($125,000 รท 1,000) X 5.82 = $727.50 APR 18 - MAY 2, 2015 | NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE EASTERN ONTARIO 37

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. Only three prime lots available. Ashcroft will build your dream home today! Call today before it is too late 613.295.8617. The Next brings it all together – smart condo living at the heart of Central Park.

Starting from mid $200’s. Register now for VIP pricing at benext.ca WESTBORO • QWEST Ready for occupancy! 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 new two bedroom model suite today, at 101 Richmond Rd. liveqwest.com 613.221.5926.

CAMPANALE HOMES

ARNPRIOR • CALLAHAN ESTATES New attached bungalow models ready for viewing. Featuring the biggest selection of bungalows, the community of Callahan Estates has beautiful new homes starting from the mid $200’s. Model homes and 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 BARRHAVEN • LONGFIELDS STATION Two new executive townhome designs available for viewing today! Condo flats and terrace homes starting from $264,900, and loaded townhomes priced from $337,085. Visit the 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 Two new models available for viewing. These magnificent executive single-family homes are situated in an exclusive community, surrounded by more than 50 acres of greenspace and park bordering the Rideau River. Call 613.440.3750 or visit campanale.com for a viewing of our two new models.

CARDEL HOMES

BLACKSTONE • KANATA Cardel Homes has released Phase II singles in Blackstone, Kanata’s largest master-planned community. Featuring a wide range of floorplans and limited time incentives. Visit the sales centre in Kanata 100-104 Westphalian Ave., Kanata South on Terry Fox or contact harley.wallin@cardelhomes.com, 613.836.9521, cardelhomes.com RICHARDSON • RIDGE KANATA Production Builder of the Year Cardel Homes has launched Phase III in Richardson Ridge. Featuring popular home designs and several brand new models, visit our sales centre 288 Huntsville Dr., Kanata North on Terry Fox or contact dale.laurie@cardelhomes.com, 613.435.5706, cardelhomes.com

DOMICILE

BEECHWOOD VILLAGE • THE KAVANAUGH The Kavanugh offers village life in the city: quaint but with cachet – and just minutes from downtown. Famed bistros and bakeries line a streetscape surrounded by greenspaces, bike paths and landmarks. 613.868.7597. thekavanaugh.ca 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. 613.223.5803. bergeronterrace.ca

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ORLEANS • CRÈME Introducing Crème homes in Orleans at the corner of Navan and Renaud. Beautifully designed two-bedroom bungalows, lofts and flats.

Register today to get an invite to our fall sales launch. cremehomes.ca 613.807.0316.

eQ HOMES

OTTAWA • GREYSTONE VILLAGE Nestled between the Rideau River and Rideau Canal, a new urban vision takes shape. Rich in history and nature, Greystone Village is a 26-acre master-planned community of modern, exquisite homes set around a vibrant central plaza, complete with pathways, promenades and trails. A hidden gem in Old Ottawa East, Greystone Village offers a life of elegance and exclusivity in a scenic riverfront setting, just minutes from downtown.

Singles, towns, semis and condos. Coming soon – register today at greystonevillage.ca ROCKLAND • CLARENCE CROSSING Beautifully designed homes surrounded by nature and embraced by Clarence Creek and The Ottawa River. Imagine spectacular scenery, first-class social and recreational amenities, and pathways gently winding through the community you call home. Singles, towns and condos. Coming soon – register today at clarencecrossing.com

GLENVIEW

KANATA • MONAHAN LANDING Award-winning Glenview Homes’ development Monahan Landing is family affordable, offering homes for everyone. Choose from towns and singles, double and single car garages. Move in this spring to one of the ready-builts or buy now for delivery later this year. Value priced from the $280’s, visit one of Glenview’s six decorated model homes and ask about the latest lot releases! Discover more at glenviewhomes.com. 613.595.0591.

KEMPTVILLE • TEMPO Coming this Fall to Kemptville, is Tempo, another outstanding community

by Glenview Homes. Choose from all new designs, including bungalows, two-storey, single- and double-car garage plans.

Visit glenviewhomes and register for VIP lot selection, pricing and bonus offers.

GREATWISE

QUALICUM WOODS CROSSING Just released – the newest VIP one bedroom collection. Visit the sales centre and be the first to view this amazing limited series! Whether you are single, a young couple or downsizing from your empty nest, Qualicum Woods Crossing, offers an affordably great lifestyle experience with a beautiful full-scale park right in the heart of the community. 2781 Baseline Rd. qwcrossing.com 613.693.0808.

HN HOMES

KANATA • BRIDLEWOOD Three fully furnished model homes now open. Visit us at 157 Stonemeadow Dr. 613.435.8848. Open Monday to Thursday noon to 7 p.m., Friday to Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

RIVERSIDE SOUTH • RIVERSIDE SOUTH Single-family homes and townhomes coming to Riverside South.

Pre-register today to attend our spring launch. hnhomes.com 613.435.8848.

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 the low $300,000s.

Limited time bonus offer. 613.425.5255. lemayhomes.ca

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

OTTAWA / EASTERN ONTARIO / GATINEAU REGIONS 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 the 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

METRIC HOMES

MUSTANG RD • NAVAN Metric Homes’ last country estate lot in the East: beautiful fully treed and private half-acre lot available to build your unique custom designed singlefamily home. Meet the Metric team and let them design your new home at no charge to you. 613.296.7000. metrichomes.com

WESTBORO 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.

613.296.7000. metrichomes.com

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

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

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. Visit 110 Westphalian Ave., Kanata, 613.831.2619. Register at monarchgroup.net 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.

BARRHAVEN • FELTON COURT Nestled in the corner of Fallowfield Road and Strandherd Drive, with convenient access to the 416 and 417, Felton Court is a commuter’s dream. phoenixhomes.ca BARRHAVEN • SAWGRASS TOWNS 14 Dundalk Private, off Jockvale across from the Stonebridge Golf Course.

Starting at $294,400 – bonus granite, hardwood, a/c, rec room, $5,000 decor credit. phoenixhomes.ca

RICHCRAFT

BARRHAVEN • FIELDSTONE & RIVERSIDE Discover modern urban living in Riverside South & Fieldstone in the heart Barrhaven. These freehold energy star certified townhomes have open concept design, gourmet kitchens, private decks and a whole lot more from $268,900. Call 613.491.0834, Riverside Sales Centre at 744 Brian Good Ave. or call 613.440.5225, Fieldstone Sales Centre at 302 Longfields Dr. CENTRETOWN • THE BOWERY CONDOS & LOFTS The Bowery Condos and Lofts by Richcraft – from $178,000 – now under construction. Located in the heart of downtown, steps from Bank St. with rooftop pool, terrace and brilliant design. Discover condominium living with distinctly urban vibe. Own for as little as $1,000 a month.

Learn more at thebowerycondo.ca. Visit our award-winning presentation gallery at 136 Banks St.

SPRINGCRESS

WESTBORO • RAVENHILL COMMON Freehold towns, still time to customize and select your interior finishes.

Located just two blocks from the heart of Westboro, stunning open concept two- and three-bedroom homes from 1,756 to 1,948 sq. ft.

Ravenhill Common, Contemporary Brownstones – Churchill Ave. North, one block South of Byron at Ravenhill Presentation Centre located at 329 Richmond Rd. at the corner of Churchill Ave. North. Showhome now open. Visit: ravenhillcommon.com Call 613.825.0080 or e-mail salesinfo@ravenhillcommon.com

TAMARACK HOMES

KANATA • POOLE CREEK VILLAGE • SINGLES AND TOWNHOMES Grand opening! Tour seven decorated models today. In Poole Creek Village, we’ve created the perfect community for growing families. Quiet moments are as close as your backyard while the city’s best amenities are just around the corner. Visit tamarackhomes.com

ORLEANS • CHAPARAL • GALLERY TOWNHOMES Grand opening! Tour our new decorated models today. These spacious, upgraded townhomes have been designed for an active lifestyle. Discover them today in Chaparal. Orleans’ most convenient community. Visit tamarackhomes.com

UNIFORM URBAN DEVELOPMENTS

BARRHAVEN • THE ORCHARD The Orchard in Barrhaven South, near Stonebridge. Single-family homes and townhouses starting from $353,900. 3699 Jockvale Rd. uniformdevelopments.com

KANATA • RICHARDSON RIDGE Three stunning model homes now open. 100 Grand Manan Circle (corner of Hunstville Drive and Grand Manan Circle.) 613.435.7751. Open Monday to Thursday noon to 7 p.m., Friday to Sunday noon to 5 p.m., holidays noon to 5 p.m.

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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ac he d i m

Site Name

Se

Builder Name

De t

Location

Bu ng To alo w w nh Ad om ul e/ t C Li on fe d st o yl e

ADVERTISERS INDEX

Prices

Page

Inquire

19

From Mid $100K

18

Inquire

15

Inquire

16

WEST Arnprior

CAMPANALE

Callahan Estates

x

x

x

Carleton Place

BRIGIL

Carlton Crossing

x

Carleton Place

CARDEL

Stonewater Bay

Carp

METRIC

Westlake South Estate

Kanata

CARDEL

Blackstone

Inquire

13

Kanata

CARDEL

Richardson Ridge

Inquire

13

Kanata

GLENVIEW

Monahan Landing

x

x

From $280's

17

Kanata

MATTAMY

Fairwinds

x

x

From $259,990

6, 7

Kanata

MATTAMY

Monahan Landing

x

From $229,990

6, 7

Kanata

MONARCH

Blackstone

Inquire

4, 5

Kanata

PHOENIX

Fernbank

Kanata

TAMARACK

Pool Creek Village

Kanata

UNIFORM DEVELOPMENTS

Richardson Ridge

Kanata

VALECRAFT

Trailwest

Stittsville

BRIGIL

Loreka Court

Stittsville

CARDEL

Deer Run

Stittsville

METRIC

Arbourbrook Estates

Westboro

SPRINGCRESS

Ravenhill Common

Barrhaven

CLARIDGE HOMES

West Pointe Village

Barrhaven

CAMPANALE

Barrhaven

x

x

x x x

x

From $369,900

20, 21

From $328,900

BC

Inquire x

8, 9

From $303,400

22

x

From Mid $400K

18

x

Inquire

15

x

Inquire

16

x

From $679,900

23

x

Inquire

13

Longfields

x

Inquire

27

CARDEL

Longfields

x

Inquire

15

Barrhaven

MATTAMY

Half moon Bay

Barrhaven

MONARCH

Longfields

Barrhaven

RICHCRAFT

Barrhaven

SOUTH x

x

$229,990

6, 7

x

From $329,990

4, 5

Fieldstone Flats

x

From $224,900

29

RICHCRAFT

Urban Towns

x

From $274,900

29

Barrhaven

TAMARACK

The Meadows

x

Inquire

BC

Barrhaven

VALECRAFT

Woodroffe Lofts

x

From $259,900

22

Kanata

UNIFORM DEVELOPMENTS

The Orchard

x

x

Inquire

Kemptville

EQ HOMES

eQuinelle

x

Leitrim

LEMAY HOMES

Findlay by The Park

x

x

Leitrim

TAMARACK

Findlay Creek

x

x

Nepean

MONARCH

Stonebridge

x

Nepean

MONARCH

The Links

Richmond

METRIC

King's Grant

x

Riverside South

HN HOMES

Bridlewood

x

Riverside South

RICHCRAFT

Jade

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x

x x

x

x

x

x

8, 9

From $300's

24

From $327,900

25

Inquire

BC

x

Inquire

4, 5

x

Low $200's

4, 5

x

Inquire

16

Inquire

26

From $255,900

29

x

x

ac he d i m

Site Name

Se

Builder Name

De t

Location

Bu ng To alo w w nh Ad om ul e/ t C Li on fe d st o yl e

ADVERTISERS INDEX

Prices

Page

CENTRAL Central

ASHCROFT

QWest

x

Inquire

IBC

Central

CLARIDGE

Fusion

x

From 266,000

C12, C13

Central

CLARIDGE

Tribeca

x

From 343,000

C12, C13

Downtown

CLARIDGE

Claridge Plaza 3

x

From 311,000

C12, C13

Cumberland

METRIC

Camelot Estates

New Edinburgh

CLARDIGE

La Tiffani

East Orleans

TAMARACK

Cardinal Creek Village

x

Navan

CLARIDGE

Spring Valley Trails

Orléans

METRIC

Notting Hill

Orléans

MINTO

Avalon Encore

Orléans

VALECRAFT

Bradley Estate

Ottawa East

VALECRAFT

Ottawa East

EAST x

Inquire x

From $361,000

C12, C13

x

x

From $322,900

BC

x

x

x

Inquire

13

x

x

Inquire

16

x

Inquire

10, 11

x

From 302,900

22

Aviation Private

x

From 299,900

22

RICHCRAFT

Brownstone

x

From 243,900

29

Barrhaven

CAMPANALE

Longfields Station

x

Inquire

C2

Downtown

BROCCOLINI

The Slater

x

Inquire

C22

Downtown

LAMB DEVELOPMENTS

Gotham

x

Inquire

C17

Downtown

MINTO

Landsdowne

x

Inquire

C19

Downtown

MINTO

Upperwest

x

Inquire

C5

Downtown

RICHCRAFT

Bowery

x

Inquire

C21

Downtown

URBAN CAPITAL

Hideaway

x

From $219,900

C9

Gatineau

LE GROUP HEAFY

Le WE

x

Inquire

C8

Kanata

CARDEL

Kol at Blackstone

x

Inquire

C4

Kanata

GROUP LEPINE

Williams Court

x

Inquire

C20

Orléans

CARDEL

Notting Hill

x

Inquire

C4

Ottawa Central

MASTERCRAFT STARWOOD

Soho Champagne

x

Inquire

C23

New Edinburgh

DOMICILE

Kavanaugh

x

Inquire

C3

South Ottawa

LINDEN DEVELOPMENTS

Distillery Warehouse

x

From $246,500

C15

West Ottawa

QUALICUM

Woods Crosssing

x

Inquire

C16

West Nepean

CLARIDGE

Sterling Park

x

From $236,000

x

x

16

x

CONDO

C12, C13

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Darling

17

Almonte

WEST

15

North Gower

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

QUEBEC

417

Casselman

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