Eastern Ontario New Home & Condo Guide - Sept 17, 2016

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contents SEPT 17 - OCT 1, 2016 | VOLUME 16 ISSUE 17

PRESIDENT, YELLOW PAGES NEXTHOME

Jacqueline Hill EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Susan Legge DIRECTOR OF SALES, NATIONAL

Moe Lalani SALES MANAGER, EASTERN ONTARIO

Paul Bimm EDITOR

Wayne Karl ART DIRECTOR

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5 things to look for – and 5 to avoid – when buying a home

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Low interest rates remain a window of opportunity

by Wayne Karl

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When divorce rocks the matrimonial home

by Marnie Bennett

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Why Ontario new home warranties are tops in Canada

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Building dreams at Petrie Landing Tower II

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Rare opportunity at Young’s Cove Prince Edward Estates

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Yanic Simard on creating custom

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The North Shore at Greystone Village

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

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Your next home, easier to find

SUSAN LEGGE Editor-in-Chief / Director of Content Yellow Pages NextHome Email: Susan.Legge@ypnexthome.ca Twitter: @SusanLegge

We realize there are different ways to search out that next home. That’s why we’ve made it our priority to make that home easier for you to find.

While price and size are always a big part of the equation, location will likely affect you most. Whether you want to be closer to work, important amenities or the city — or farther from it — the challenge is to find a home search tool that will provide all those answers.

That’s precisely why we’ve developed maps with extensive neighbourhood data on YPNextHome.ca.

These maps make it easy to find not just a home but also see what is in the area, with stats about the community and its residents. YPNextHome.ca offers neighbourhood profiles, as well as guided tours by our team of experts — all connected to the maps, so that there’s no secondary search.

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When Paul bought his first home in recently, he relished the fact he was able to get the property he wanted, at a price he could afford and in an area he liked.

What he didn’t love, however – and discovered only after the fact – was how far he was from major public transit. The office where he spent some of his time was a convenient 30-minute jaunt away. But his other semi-regular commutes downtown involved a difficult highway drive, or an equally inconvenient and lengthy trip via public transit.

Paul committed an all too similar

mistake many buyers make – not weighing all the factors of his chosen location.

Indeed, when buying a home, many people rank proximity to transit and schools near the top of their convenience wish list, though criteria also varies depending on their age and location.

But when it comes to the value of your home, certain neighbourhood features have very distinct influences – positive and negative – that you should be aware of.

Care to learn what they are?

Please turn to page 32.

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SEPT 17 - OCT 1, 2016 VOLUME 16, ISSUE 17, FREE

EASTERN ONTARIO EDITION

Waterfront condominiums YOUR PULL-OUT GUIDE to highrise, conversion, loft, terrace & townhome condo projects

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trees, plants and wildlife, Petrie Landing Tower II by Brigil Homes is a waterfront community that will please outdoor and relaxation enthusiasts with its wide variety of activities and recreation, including golf courses, beaches, hiking trails, bike paths, boating and numerous summer festivals.

Brigil continues to play a large role in the redevelopment and transformation of Orleans. Orleans is now more than a place to rest your head – there is a quickly growing job market, amenities and activities for you and your family.

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buyers. These luxurious condos offer the best in modern living with spacious rooms, premium finishes and breathtaking views of the Ottawa River and Gatineau hills. With easy access to Hwy. 174 and 417, these condos offer the convenience of city living, but with the greenspace that you are longing for. Head out for an afternoon of shopping, hit the trails with your bike, or head to the beach for a swim. Whatever you have in mind, this spectacular Orleans community will deliver.

This 15-storey building with 135 suites balances urban sophistication with rustic charm to deliver spectacular condominiums with exceptional waterfront views. Buyers will instantly fall in love with the urban lounge, which is more than 9,000

“All units come with hardwood flooring, modern open concept spaces, chic kitchen designs, and contemporary tiles in the bathrooms.” sq. ft. of rooftop amenities, including a swimming pool, hot tub, lounge/ private dining room and full gym.

Underground parking and storage lockers are also available for all units in the building.

Buyers can choose from nine unique floorplans ranging in size from 452 to a spacious 1,447 sq. ft. All units come with hardwood flooring, modern open concept spaces, chic kitchen designs and contemporary tiles in the

bathrooms. Invite your friends over and enjoy the views from your spectacular balcony or terrace.

With more than 7,000 homes built in the National Capital, and almost 30 years of experience with building dreams, owner Gilles Desjardins is proud of his company’s commitment to the environment. Brigil ensures a superior quality finish in all homes they build, which means you are not only buying a magnificently built home, you are buying into the future

of the environment. Desjardins sees the integration of the environment into Brigil’s developments as “bettering the quality of life.” Building a better quality of life isn’t only their motto, it’s their commitment to providing each buyer with a home that surpasses expectations.

To experience the quality and style of a Brigil home firsthand, visit the website at brigil.com or stop in at the sales centre.

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Live at STIRLING PARK for as low as $900/MONTH!* At home with comfort Stirling Park is the perfect spot for your refined lifestyle. Whether you’re starting the next chapter in your life or looking for your first home, Stirling Park provides the comfort and convenience you want starting from $247,000.

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CLARIDGE PLAZA 4 | RIDEAU STREET Now occupying! Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom units starting from $232,000 244 Rideau Street, Ottawa 613-241-3235

FUSION | LEBRETON FLATS Models now open! Move-in ready 1, 2 & 3 bedroom units starting from $288,000 300 Lett Street, Ottawa 613-232-2049 TRIBECA EAST | DOWNTOWN METCALFE Now occupying! Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom units starting from $245,000 56 Nepean Street, Ottawa 613-234-1780

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CLARIDGE ICON | LITTLE ITALY Now under construction! 1 & 2 bedroom units starting from $291,000 485 Preston Street, Ottawa 613-695-1441

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Advice | FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING

Window of opportunity Mortgage rates remain at historical lows, so take advantage while you can – but carefully

By Wayne Karl

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LOW RATES continue to dominate in

the mortgage world, after the Bank of Canada dropped its influential overnight target rate – not once, but twice – last year.

In its latest announcement on Sept. 7, the BoC again held the rate at 0.50 per cent – where it has been since July 2015. BoC had earlier dropped the rate from 0.75 per cent, where it had been since January 2015, when the Bank dropped it from one per cent.

Clear as mud? Just a bunch of numbers, right? Perhaps, but some experts are now saying rates won’t begin to inch up from these historical lows until well into 2017.

While the BoC may have held rates in September, it also took the opportunity in its Monetary Policy Report in July to repeat an earlier warning about the housing market.

The Bank intimated a need for action to tackle rapid house price increases in Vancouver and Toronto, citing “elevated and rising” risks.

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) followed that up in its Housing Market Assessment, reporting that evidence that problematic conditions in Canada’s housing market as a whole has increased from weak to moderate.

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“ Take advantage of today’s low rates while you can, but also spend the time necessary to find a broker or banker you trust” the likelihood that other policy changes or adjustments to mortgage regulations are coming. The time to prepare is now.

If you could lock in at a low rate over 10 years, for example, that gives you the comfort of knowing what your mortgage payments will be over that period, while over that time you can also take advantage of any pre-payment and lump-sum payment options to pay down your mortgage.

Another appeal of this scenario is that, as we often point out, experts advise you take a long-term view of your home purchase. For example, some markets have recently experienced cooling prices and softening sales. But even if that were to happen in your market and housing type, ask yourself: in 10 years, is a home you buy today likely to be worth more or less? If you need an answer

to this question, just take a look back at prices 10 years ago. Of course, there are no guarantees, but if you’re in the homebuying mode anyway, today’s low rate environment makes a pretty compelling reason to act sooner than later to take advantage of these opportunities.

Low rates notwithstanding, the banks, financial firms, brokers and other experts still advise homebuyers to practice smart borrowing.

Experts stress that even as rates remain low, buyers should explore everything from putting down a larger down payment to taking advantage of pre-payment options to “stresstesting” your mortgage at a higher rate to ensure your finances can accommodate rate fluctuations or other unforeseen circumstances.

One day, the mortgage landscape will change. And if you’re among those homeowners who have been somewhat spoiled by continuing low rates, you could be could be in for an unpleasant surprise.

Take advantage of today’s low rates while you can, but also spend the time necessary to find a broker or banker you trust, who knows their business, and who can help you explore what options might be best for you.

More so than in any other area of homebuying, you’re going to rely on this advice – now more than ever. It will prove to be time well spent.

Wayne Karl is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and business. In Fundamentally Speaking, Wayne explores the basics – such as economic fundamentals – you need to examine when buying property.

He can be reached at wayne.karl@ ypnexthome.ca or follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl

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By Marnie Bennett

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WE’VE ALL HEARD of people who stay in an unhappy marriage for the sake of the kids. But what about staying married for the sake of the house? It may sound crazy, but many of us have deep rooted attachments to our homes. They hold memories – some happy, others sad, but all meaningful. It can be scary to contemplate leaving the place where, more than any other, we feel we belong.

That said, few of us would advise our friends to remain in a bad marriage simply to keep their beloved house. The latest Canadian study shows that 40 per cent of first marriages end in divorce. That’s a lot of people facing the same tough decisions about what to do with the “matrimonial home,” as it’s known in the legal profession. Some can afford to stay in the same dwelling, but sadly, many cannot. Couples may even find themselves in a custody battle of sorts, when neither partner wants to give up the family home. And then there are others who are all too eager to move out and make a fresh start.

Should you find yourself in one of these unfortunate yet ever so common situations, here is what you need to know. In Ontario, the Family Law Act states that the full value of the matrimonial home should be divided equally between you and your ex. It doesn’t matter whether one of you bought the 24 YPNEXTHOME.CA

home prior to your marriage, whether it was left to one of you in a will, or whether only one name is on the title. The only exception to this 50/50 split occur when a pre-nuptial agreement exists, or when the court finds unusual circumstances that make such a split unfair.

There are many things to consider here – finances, logistics, emotional attachments and chiefly the children in these situations. Part of you may be ready to move, but you question the wisdom of uprooting your children from everything they know.

In all cases, these decisions require a great deal of soul-searching as well as professional advice from your lawyer, mortgage broker and real estate agent. Remember that these situations are common and that talking to a professional is the best decision you can make for yourself and your family.

Selling the home to a third party is often the best scenario from both a financial and an emotional perspective. (Resentment can

certainly build when one partner witnesses the other still living in the family home.) By the same token, it can be difficult for divorcing partners to sit down with a real estate agent and calmly discuss matters such as the listing price and negotiating tactics. A good agent will guide you through this process with minimal discomfort and help serve as an objective voice.

Whatever path you do choose, make every attempt to embrace this chance to have a new beginning, and a happier home.

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 team leader 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

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The North Shore at Greystone Village A stunning collection of towns and singles alongside the Rideau River NESTLED BETWEEN the Rideau River

and Rideau Canal, Greystone Village is a 26-acre mixed-use, masterplanned community inspired by the area’s 100-year old history. Phase 1, launched in September of 2015, has been a tremendous success.

When completed, Greystone Village will have more than 900 superbly designed homes along with shops, pedestrian-friendly boulevards, a central event plaza, beautiful greenspaces and a scenic waterfront.

Main St. holds over a century of history, and the homes that branch 26 YPNEXTHOME.CA

off this street stand as classically built houses with character. The Oblates land is no exception. The picturesque laneway that leads to the heritage building is lined with stately overarching trees that carry a history of their own. It is this beauty and history that will be maintained in the redevelopment of the land.

Following the initial success, The Regional Group and eQ Homes are now launching the next phase: The North Shore at Greystone Village.

The North Shore is a stunning limited collection of towns and singles

alongside the Rideau River, where hiking, biking and water sports are right outside your doorstep. Smart simplicity and unique features make city living imaginable in a more relaxed riverside setting. The North Shore is conveniently connected to downtown. Arts, culture, shopping, sports and entertainment, are all just minutes away.

Homes designed by Barry J. Hobin Architects reference the natural textures and landscaping found throughout Greystone Village, while efficient, open-concept interiors mean that families can take advantage

of the living space. The Phase 2 collections include 36 Riva townhomes and 13 Vista single detached homes.

The North Shore at Greystone Village is home to some of the most intelligent and elegantlycrafted townhomes in the city.

Careful, thoughtful design was infused into each of the three-storey Riva Towns. Unique two-bedroom plus den homes are designed with pride of craftsmanship and the best in contemporary interior features and finishes. From rear-lane access garages, to rear-facing barbecue decks and landscaped front yards, no detail has been overlooked in the Riva Towns.

The Vista Collection in The North Shore welcomes you with naturaltone exteriors that feature extra-large windows and front porches graciously overlooking the streetscape and frontage beyond. Two- to threebedroom plus den interiors are bright and open, with state-of-the-art,

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meticulously finished and wellappointed spaces, including gourmet kitchens and designer ensuites. Each unique Vista detached home features easily accessible rear-lane garages and all of the thorough design considerations that are characteristic of the homes at Greystone.

Located just minutes from the downtown core in a scenic and historic setting, Greystone Village is quickly becoming one of Ottawa’s most desirable communities to live, work, play, shop and more. Greystone Village is also Ottawa’s only public LEED-ND candidate community! The Regional Group & eQ Homes are proud to lead the way in green design principles in Ottawa.

The North Shore at Greystone is set to launch to the public in fall of 2016.

Don’t pass up on your opportunity to own a brand new home along the Rideau River and only steps from the Rideau Canal. For more information, please register at greystonevillage.ca or drop by the presentation centre.

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YOUNG’S COVE

Prince Edward Estates A rare opportunity from Briarwood Homes Location

Prince Edward County Builder

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Waterfront detached homes on 65- and 150-ft. homesites Contact

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GET READY to be drawn to the water’s edge and the

opportunity to capture the lifestyle of this unparalleled new community on the banks of Lake Ontario. The Grand Opening is set for Saturday Sept. 24 at 11:00 am sharp!

Young’s Cove of Prince Edward County is a masterfully planned waterfront community measured by panoramic views, tranquil settings and fresh air. This extraordinary one-of-a-kind treasure encompasses a children’s water park, zen park, kilometers of pathways, greenspaces and sustains 7,000 feet of shoreline, protected pristine wetlands and hundreds of acres of preserved forest. Enjoy gardening, strolling, children playing or just put your feet up and take it all in. Leisure activities are limited only by your imagination, with fishing, canoeing, kayaking, sun sailing, biking or just morning power walking at your doorstep.

The first phase will offer an exclusive collection of waterfront-inspired homes on 65-and 150-ft. homesites nestled in picture-perfect streetscapes. The 150-ft.

Lake Collection backs onto the sandy dunes and the lake. The 65-ft. Vineyard Collection homes are nestled around natural greenspaces and parks. The home styles

“Young’s Cove of Prince Edward County is a masterfully planned waterfront community measured by panoramic views, tranquil settings and fresh air.” and designs have been created for families of all shapes and sizes with two-storey homes, bungalows and bungalows with lofts. You will love the refined elegant architectural details.

The interiors are beyond perfect and come with endless options that embrace comfort, serenity and functionality.

Just beyond your backyard is a region of plenty. Young’s Cove is situated at the gateway to Prince Edward County and Quinte West. You can explore the endless nooks and crannies with restaurants, antique shops, golf courses, art studios and enjoy the some of the finest vineyards anywhere. The waters and surrounding islands of Lake Ontario are a sports and boating enthusiasts playground with marinas and sailing/yacht clubs. Explore Sandbanks, Presqu’ile and North Beach

Provincial Parks with their miles of sensational white dune beaches. Take in the simply delicious Apple and Maple Syrup Trails, plus enjoy the world class Wine Tasting Trail or blaze the Arts Trail to discover the unique. In summer, go horseback riding or swimming, explore open-air festivals and country markets. In winter, you can go cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, plus so much more.

Your everyday amenities are all right here.

Charming Brighton and Trenton are just around the corner with shopping, hospitals, services, gourmet dining, performing arts and neighbourhood pubs. Nearby Wellington, Picton and Belleville encompass even greater shopping choices.

Affordable luxury starting from the amazing mid $300’s for the 65-ft. homesites and from the mid $500’s for the 150-ft. homesites.

Make sure you don’t miss the exciting Grand Opening and your chance to be among the first to own, live and love your own piece of paradise and surround yourself with the finest of nature’s bounties. Young’s Cove – Prince Edward Estates is lifestyle perfected.

To learn more about everything this extraordinary new home community offers, visit and register @ youngscove.ca

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Advice | TARION REPORT

Choice – how Ontario’s new home warranty is among the best in the country

By Howard Bogach

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WE ARE ALL FACED with the notion of

choice each and every day – some easy and some a little more difficult.

When it comes to choice in new homes in Ontario, the options are astounding. Consumers today have almost innumerable choices, from housing type to finishings.

Some people think this choice should be extended to the new home warranty provider as well.

In Ontario, consumers have the benefit of a mandatory universal warranty program that offers equal protection. This differs greatly from other provinces; some don’t mandate warranty coverage at all, while others set the standards and leave the rest to private insurance companies. There are those who believe that provinces such as BC have a more desirable model, arguing consumers should be able to choose their warranty provider. But do such programs actually afford more choice?

The short answer is no.

While the warranty program in BC does allow for different warranty providers, it’s the builder that gets to decide who that provider will be, not the consumer. The private for-profit warranty providers have different fees, specialties and even services. But in the end, the homebuyer must go with the coverage and warranty the builder has chosen for them. The warranty providers market themselves and the coverage they offer to the builders, not the homeowners. Since the decision is taken out of their hands, consumers don’t actually have a choice. Instead, what they are left with

is a minimum standard in new home warranty, with a varying difference of coverage limits and levels of service.

Ontario has one of the strongest new home warranty programs in the country. In fact, other provinces look to Ontario for industry leading solutions and best practices. Ontario also provides coverage that no other warranty provider elsewhere in Canada offers. For example, Ontarians are the only homebuyers eligible for delay compensation when a builder is unable to meet their outside closing date. We also offer deposit protection where some provinces again, don’t offer this type of coverage at all.

Homeowners in Ontario are also covered for radon, which isn’t covered in British Columbia. We don’t provide different options that builders can pick and choose from. Instead, we have a set list of warranties and protection which by law, cover almost every new home purchaser. We frequently examine how we can improve the

warranty and invite government and all our other stakeholders to have their say. We want to ensure the warranty stays current and is keeping up with the changes in the housing industry.

The most important thing is that new-home buyers receive the right protection and that those protections are there when they need it. Tarion is there to give you assurance that if your builder cannot or will not meet their warranty obligations, you have somewhere to turn. Every day, Tarion strives to provide the strongest warranty program so that buyers across the province are protected when they need to be. For us, that’s one area where there is no choice.

Howard Bogach is President and CEO of Tarion Warranty Corp. His column appears monthly in New Home Guide.

For more information about how Tarion helps new-home buyers, visit tarion.com or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/TarionWarrantyCorp.

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5 things to look for – and 5 to avoid – when buying a home

By Wayne Karl

MOST PEOPLE HAVE AN IDEA what

they want when buying a home – proximity to transit and schools usually ranks near the top.

Buyers’ criteria may vary depending on their age and location. Single professionals looking for a downtown condo would likely key on proximity to mass transit. Young families in the suburbs, on the other hand, might rank schools and parks at the top of their list.

When it comes to the value of your home, however, certain neighbourhood features have very distinct influences –positive and negative – that you should be aware of.

For example, realtor.com, the official website of the National Association of Realtors in the U.S., recently produced a list of the worst neighbourhood features that drag down your home value.

Its counterpart north of the border, the Canadian Real Estate Association and its website, realtor.ca, doesn’t have an equivalent list for the market here, so we assembled one – from an informal poll of realtors and other sources.

Here, then, are five things to look for – and five to avoid – when looking for a home.

5 THINGS TO LOOK FOR Mass transit: This isn’t just for convenience, though being able to walk to a subway, LRT or commuter train is the wish of many homeowners. Experts rank walkability to a subway station as the number one thing homebuyers are willing to pay for – so it has a very real positive impact on property values. Research shows that homes located 500 to 800 metres from a subway stop increase by 10 to 20 per cent in value more 32 YPNEXTHOME.CA

than average. And in a downturn, these properties will drop by 10 to 20 per cent less.

Schools: This may be more important for young families than single professionals or Millennials, but overall, properties close to good schools and school districts are at a premium. (And be sure to avoid poor school districts.) Think convenience in dropping off the kids, less worry about long commutes, syncing up with daycare or requiring them to become “bus pupils.” And when it comes to resale, you’ll find lots of people looking for just this kind of home.

Walkability: Speaking of convenience, proximity to amenities such as shops, services and restaurants ranks high on most buyers’ lists. Being able to walk to them, within reasonable distance, is golden. Builders know this, and more and more of them master-plan their communities to make sure such essentials are nearby.

Parks: Lifestyle is becoming increasingly important – and in some cases, a concern – these days, especially for the thousands upon thousands of Canadians choosing to live in condos because of their affordability. Think it’s not so important? Try living in a downtown condo cluster without any greenspace in sight. Generations of Canadians are now growing up as condo dwellers, so nearby parks, trails and other escapes are increasingly essential.

Major highways: Besides living reasonably close to work, most homebuyers also want to be close to friends and family. But these days, with rising prices increasingly determining

“When it comes to the value of your home, however, certain neighbourhood features have very distinct influences – positive and negative – that you should be aware of.

where you buy, easy access to major highways and thoroughfares is the next best thing. And thank goodness many Canadian governments are spending billions on infrastructure to help make it all happen.

“The features that are most important to homebuyers are reflective of what they value as individuals,” says Adil Dinani of Royal LePage West Real Estate Services, Burnaby, BC. “Generally speaking, neighbourhoods that fall within excellent public school catchments, are close to rapid transit hubs and have access routes are highly sought after.

“The notion of walkscore also plays an important role in desirability – residential neighbourhoods that are in proximity to urban conveniences such as cafes, grocers, restaurants and parks are generally very attractive and can positively influence the value of homes.”

5 THINGS TO AVOID Busy street or intersection: While proximity to highways is high on the list of positive influences, there’s such a thing as being too close. The concern here is two-fold: high volume of motorist traffic; and the danger that represents to pedestrians. The same is true with being too close to a subway or train station – and studies show a definitive drag on property values.

Cemeteries: Superstition or not, many people find it just too creepy to live adjacent to any kind or size of cemetery. Some may find it cool, but the greater likelihood is that far more potential future buyers will be turned off at the prospect.

Industrial areas: As best, think loud, potentially constant industrial noise

and heavy truck traffic. At worst, depending on the type of industry, imagine particulates and other kinds of emissions and contaminants. No thank you.

Railways: We all remember LacMégantic, but if you need a reminder, there was a train derailment in downtown Toronto just last month.

Rail transport and transit literally helped build this country, and it’s important to our future, but there are very real dangers in living too close to railways.

Hydro wires: Even if you, personally, aren’t put off by homes located near hydro right-of-ways, future potential buyers of your home might be. Such properties often sell at a discount – which may sound great at first, until you realize it’s because the pool of prospective buyers is smaller when you go to sell. Why take the chance?

Importantly, such negatives can actually help people in their home search.

“It really depends on the budget, but most of the time, a buyer will make up their mind on a home that they are ruling out, quicker than a home that they love,” Shawn Zigelstein, sales representative at Royal LePage Your Community Realty in Richmond Hill, Ont., told New Home & Condo Guide. “Buying a home is a process of elimination rather than a process of selection, and many of these specific factors may help a buyer eliminate a home very quickly.”

Proximity to these acts as a drag on property values Bad school district 22.2% Strip club 14.7% High renter concentration 13.8% Homeless shelter 12.7% Cemetery 12.3% Funeral home 6.5% Power plant 5.3% Shooting range 3.7% Hospital 3.2% Source: realtor.com

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Find your next home! This page features a few of the latest properties to keep your eye on in the Eastern Ontario area. Find more properties at ypnexthome.ca

LATEST LISTINGS

GREYSTONE VILLAGE BY eQ HOMES

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GREYSTONE VILLAGE

By: Briarwood Homes City: Young’s Cove Housing type: Bungalow and two-storey homes Contact: 905.737.4477 youngscove.ca

By: Claridge Homes City: Navan Housing type: Townhomes Contact: claridgehomes.com

By: eQ Homes City: Ottawa Housing type: Singles, towns, semis and condos Contact: greystonevillage.ca

PRINCE OF WALES ON THE RIDEAU By: Campanale Homes City: Ottawa South Housing type: Executive single-family homes Contact: 613.440.3750 campanale.com

RICHARDSON RIDGE KANATA By: Cardel Homes City: Kanata Housing type: Phase III of popular home designs and several brand new models Contact: 613.435.5706 cardelhomes.com

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ARTHAUS CONDOMINUMS By: DevMcGill City: Downtown Ottawa Housing type: Condominium Contact: 613.909.3223 arthauscondos.com

CLARENCE CROSSING

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By: Domicile City: Old Ottawa East Housing type: Midrise condos comprising a mix of six- and four-storeys Contact: 613.806.6246. cornersonmain.ca

By: Thomas Fuller Construction Ltd. City: Brockville Housing type: Condominium Contact: 613.498.7245 tallshipslanding@fuller.ca tallshipslanding.com

By: eQ Homes City: Rockland Housing type: Singles, towns and condos Contact: clarencecrossing.com

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By: Glenview City: Kanata Housing type: Townhome Contact: 613.595.0591 sales@glenviewhomes.com glenviewhomes.com/liv

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By: Tartan Homes/Corvinelli Homes City: Russell Housing type: Singles, semis, bungalows Contact: russelltrails.com

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TEMPO By: Glenview City: Kemptville Housing type: Two-storey singles and bungalows with loft options Contact: 613.797.6763 sales@glenviewhomes.com glenviewhomes.com/tempo

FINDLAY BY THE PARK By: Lemay Homes City: Leitrim Housing type: Singles, bungalows and townhomes Contact: 613.425.5255 lemayhomes.ca

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By: Mastercraft Starwood City: West Central Housing type: Luxury condominiums Contact: sohochampagne.com

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THE BOWERY CONDOS & LOFTS

By: Mastercraft Starwood City: Ottawa Housing type: Condominium Contact: 613.798.7646 soholisgar.com

By: Richcraft City: Centretown Contact: 613.695.7577 thebowerycondos.ca

By: Phoenix Homes City: Almonte Housing type: Bungalows and singles Contact: Kellie Connors 613.461.0277 phoenixhomes.ca

RICHARDSON RIDGE By: Uniform Urban Developments City: Kanata Housing type: Singles, townhome and condo flats Contact: 613.435.7751 uniformdevelopments.com

BRADLEY ESTATES By: Valecraft Homes City: Mer Bleue/Orléans Housing type: Single-family homes and executive townhomes Contact: valecraft.com

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Inspiration | STYLE FILE

Create a cosy bedroom

in five easy steps

By Lisa Canning

BEDROOMS ARE ONE OF my favourite rooms to design as I argue they have the most impact on our quality of life. So when a client hired me to consult on her son’s bedroom design, I was so excited to help her create a space that would be warm and cosy and conducive to rest and relaxation.

Here my top strategies for creating a cosy bedroom:

The key in painting a bedroom dark — and not having it feel like a cavernous dungeon — is to ensure that it is well lit. I always prefer a layered lighting plan; overhead lighting paired with wall sconces or lamps for function.

The other key for using dark paint successfully is to ensure there is an element of contrast. In this client’s son’s room, we added contrast with the white bedding and textured wall art.

1 | Paint it deep and dark

2 | Use warm woods

I am such a fan of painting walls dark in a bedroom. The impact a dark hue has on a space can be not only visually striking, but also create a cosy dark space that’s ideal for sleep.

A big feature in this bedroom is the beautiful bed and side tables we selected from Artemano. There is something about the natural texture and colour of wood grain that is so warm and inviting. Paired with matching side tables,

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these pieces have a strong masculine presence.

For a lighter or more feminine look, consider pairing a textured wood bed like this with painted night stands.

We continued the wood trend in custom stained built-in shelves above a white and wood desk, and a mid-century modern desk chair.

3 | Vary your textiles One of the simplest ways to make a bedroom cosy is through textiles. Start with the bed. Layer softer fabrics like cottons and linens with textured furs, chenilles and velvets for variety. Don’t forget the floor too — a patterned wool rug or fur scatter rug creates a comfy place for feet to touch down first thing in the morning. And don’t forget about windows — I love drapes with black-out lining for uninterrupted sleep. Consider customizing drapes and using that same fabric in throw pillows on the bed for a cohesive look.

4 | Create a reading nook If space allows, a comfy chair to curl up in is another cosy

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element in a bedroom. Since this room is small, we opted for a chair on legs with a compact silhouette to balance out the heavy stature of the wood bed. To keep the space serene, we kept the chair in a colour close to the wall hue, and kept the grey theme going with a dresser from Casalife. The dresser will also (hopefully) help avoid having the chair become a catch-all for laundry.

5 | Make it personal To me, a cosy space is one that also tells a story of the people that live there. We made sure the client’s son’s story was told through art on the walls and through displaying many of his childhood trophies and personal momentos on floating shelves. These personal artifacts bring life and visual interest to a room’s design and are integral to creating a space that’s warm and inviting.

Lisa Canning is a Toronto-based designer who specializes in two-hour interior design consultations in the GTA and beyond. Learn more about her consulting services at lisacanning.ca

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Inspiration | Q&A

YANIC SIMARD ON

CREATING CUSTOM

By Elisa Krovblit | Photos Brandon Barre

WHEN YOU HIRE A DESIGNER, the space they create for you is, of course, custom. But the elements in that room — are they a carefully curated collection that will work in your space or are they custom made, just for you?

New Home & Condo Guide caught up with celebrity designer Yanic Simard, principal of the award-winning boutique firm Toronto Interior Design Group (tidg.ca), to ask him about custom pieces. He’s given us some amazing insight into creating the best custom essentials for your home.

New Home & Condo Guide: Why custom?

Yanic Simard: Comfort is living in a space that feels right — a personal retreat where you end up at the end of the day, and it just feels good. Going custom is the best way to achieve that.

NH&CG: Custom can be expensive.

Are there cost-effective ways to get custom looks?

YS: Upholstery. Custom upholstering an entire piece of furniture, such as an armchair or a sofa, can quickly add up. But focusing on something simple, like the seats of dining chairs, can be a small investment with a big payoff.

This approach also gives you the opportunity to create a lot of looks that you are unlikely to find in a store, such as matching your drapery to a chair back for a statement that says “custom,” loud and clear. This also provides an opportunity to use a small amount of high-end fabric for accents and apply a plainer and more durable material to high-impact areas, such as the seat, for the best of both worlds (and a balanced budget).

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NH&CG: Are there areas where you more strongly recommend going the custom route?

YS: Drapery. As with upholstery, custom draperies can require investing in materials and labour. However, a custom drapery treatment is by far the best way to achieve an elegant look, especially for windows of an unusual size or walls that do not perfectly suit a pre-made panel. This is why custom drapery is generally considered worth the investment.

In many cases it is possible to extend a ready-made panel instead of starting from scratch. In much less time than it takes to make a panel from scratch, a seamstress (or skilled DIYer) can cut the bottom of a packaged curtain and attach a panel of a second fabric, creating a perfect-length, colour-block statement without the full price tag.

NH&CG: Do you recommend customizing pieces of furniture?

YS: Creating a custom piece of furniture for a client is many designers’ dream, but it can sound more like a nightmare for homeowners. The cost, time, imagination and decisions required can make choosing a custom piece seem overwhelming compared to simply dropping by a store and walking away with a new find.

NH&CG: Are there any design issues that are more easily overcome with custom options, where you tend to prefer custom?

YS: Mirrors for the bathroom. Custom inset mirrors solve a lot of issues in bathroom design. They expand a space visually, and they also replace a large area of tile, allowing a seamless, fully tiled look without requiring as much material to be purchased. When you use a mirror wall to wall or floor to ceiling — and skip the frame cost — you’ll save even more while getting a perfectly polished look.

It’s a good idea especially in a compact bathroom, letting you splurge on a smaller amount of must-have stone and doubling the look of it.

NH&CG: What are some of the current trends in customization?

YS: There’s a big trend to upcycle, so if what you have is in good condition, customizing the finish is becoming a popular option. Beautiful, colourful cabinetry can be rare, especially in the exact hue of your choice. In fact, you’re more likely to find a dated or drab shade if you’re living in an older home.

If the existing units are in good condition, having the fronts sprayed with a new finish can be very reasonable in price compared to a full replacement.

The same can be said for salvaged vanities. Whether your look is eclectic, traditional, modern or rustic, a salvaged furniture piece used as a vanity can make for an excellent twist in any bathroom. A simple coat of paint (or just a sealant to keep worn-in character as is), a few cuts and a basic block vessel sink can transform nearly any furniture piece into a bathroom vanity. You can also try adding a solid slab to create a more traditional countertop, or take an inexpensive cabinet frame and replace just the doors to achieve a unique look while still providing plenty of closed storage.

Yanic Simard

NH&CG: Are there any customizations that are particularly influenced by the client?

YS: Art — this is definitely one element that needs to speak to the client on another level. In a Miami condo space I recently designed, I wanted to bring a sense of South Beach artistic flair without letting it swallow the budget. I found high-resolution images created by a local artist online and had them printed directly onto acrylic. If you want to customize art for yourself, ask a local printer what materials they can print on, and try something fun, like canvas, cloth, parchment, plastic or even wood. The result will be unique art pieces with a true artistic story, but without the art-auction price.

And of course, there are also many good reasons to buy a one-of-a-kind original piece of art from your local gallery.

Sometimes, just a little change goes a beautifully long way.

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Neighbourhood Profile

Glebe-Dows Lake One of the places to live in Ottawa

By Lindsay Foran

Fast facts THE GLEBE is one of Ottawa’s oldest

suburban neighbourhoods, and it is still regarded as one of the places to live in Ottawa. The Glebe is bordered by the Rideau Canal to the south and the east, it runs as far as Dow’s Lake, and finishes at the Hwy 417.

The Glebe is Ottawa’s “it” place.

From trendy hair salons, to unique clothing stores, people want to shop here, but living here may be a challenge due to the cost. Most residents drive to their offices, but many also bike, walk or hop on the bus. This family-oriented community opens its arms to everyone who wants to walk the streets and hope that they too can one day move to this coveted neighbourhood.

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34%

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41%

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Vibe The Glebe is one of the only places in Ottawa where suburbia meets the trendy hipster lifestyle. From one corner to the next the atmosphere changes. There are large, expansive, $1-million homes, to student complexes where residents sit on the grass strumming their guitars. From the busy and scenic Rideau Canal, to the hustle and bustle of Bank St, the Glebe has everything you could possibly need.

Meet the neighbours The Glebe is home to anyone from student renters to artists, families and retirees. The area attracts wealthy

buyers who want to live downtown, but who are still in need of a suburban feel. Don’t be mistaken – the Glebe is anything but suburban. With an array of artwork, funky shops, and hip restaurants, this area is family-friendly with the trendy vibe that keeps you feeling young.

In the area To buy real estate in the Glebe, you need money – lots of it. The other option is to find a fixer-upper for cheap, then renovate it to your tastes and budget. Either way, this isn’t the place for someone on a budget. From coffee shops to hair salons, everything is above average in this area.

Planes, trains & automobiles The Queen Elizabeth Parkway is an easy way to get across the Glebe.

This route leads you to Hwy. 417, downtown, or continue west. The best way to commute in this area?

Take your bike along the Rideau Canal, to wherever you need to go.

The good, the bad & the rest Constant energy pulses throughout the streets. Walk down Powel and into quiet suburbia. Head a few blocks west to Bank Street and you’ll find a rush of pedestrians, commuters and cyclists.

One major attraction: The Great Glebe Garage Sale. This event attracts thousands to the area each May.

Lindsay has lived in the Ottawa/Gatineau area her whole life. When she’s not touring the city in search of the hottest new neighbourhoods she’s busy writing fiction and enjoying life with her husband and two dogs.

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