Eastern Ontario New Home & Condo Guide - Oct 18, 2014

Oct 18 - Nov 1, 2014 Volume 14 Issue 19

Eastern Ontario Edition

Your Best Source for New Homes and Condos

Love living in the

HEART of Ottawa

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

OHBA NAMES WINNERS OF AWARDS OF DISTINCTION

TO OWN OR NOT TO OWN A HOME?

RATING YOUR NEW-HOME BUILDER

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Three simple steps to success Consider these pointers before heading out on your search

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Wall2Wall Media Susan.Legge@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge Like us on Facebook. Search: New Home Guide

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

Remember, the range of prices in the new-home market generally reflects differences in location, features and home styles. There’s no magic involved.

If a builder’s pricing seems out of whack with others in the area, ask for an explanation. Higher prices could mean better quality materials, finishings, features and service. Make sure that

the price you are paying will deliver the quality you want.

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

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

What type of home should you buy?

When answering this question, be sure to take all factors into consideration

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o each his own, as the saying goes, and when it comes to choosing what type of new home to purchase, today’s buyers have plenty of options. For some, choices are dictated primarily by budget, location or family circumstances; for others, financial freedom and where they are in life may allow them to select purely by home type.

Indeed, the answer to this question varies and depends on many factors.

One common mistake buyers – particularly first-timers – make is buying more home than they can handle.

Experts agree making yourself house-

Wayne.Karl@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl Like us on Facebook. Search: New Home Guide

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poor is not a wise decision, and the best news is that with the variety of product available from builders today, you are sure to be able to find a new home that suits your taste and budget.

It’s also important to remember that homeowners buy and sell many times over in their lifetime, so if your first or second home isn’t quite your dream home, you can always plan to move up, downsize or adjust however you need to in your homeowning future.

And as a number of stories in this issue illustrate, builders offer excellent, award-winning homes to suit just about everyone. Get out there and explore!

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Claridge Plaza 3 & 4: Love living in the heart of Ottawa

PRESIDENT, WALL2WALL MEDIA

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DIRECTOR OF SALES, NATIONAL

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SPOTLIGHT ON CONDOS: Your guide to new condo

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It’s time housing affordability became an election issue

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OHBA names 2014 Awards of Distinction winners Two pages of community previews and openings

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Smart House is located in the heart of the city, right on Bank Street where everything you need is at your fingertips. From the boutiques, coffee shops and restaurants, to bike paths, Landsdowne and the 417, you’ve got it all! Spend your night out with friends on the local patios, your days jogging along the canal, and your weekends shopping: this is the life!

Smart House also offers top-of-the-line amenities. Forget about renewing your gym membership – with your new home, you will have access to a full gym

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There is also the productivity centre, which is ideal for meetings, conferences or simply working from home. The building also has a lending library, where any large item you may require, from vacuums to step stools, is stored and ready for your use.

With condos starting as low $179,900 and units ranging from 315 to 586 sq. ft., these won’t last long. Small is in demand. From Tokyo to New York City and now to Ottawa, buyers are looking for compact, comfortable, and most importantly, affordable.

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Live the coveted Hintonburg life; the vibrant arts district and lively community spirit continues to enable this Ottawa neighbourhood to retain a small village feel despite being only a few blocks away from the city

center. Make your home in this thriving urban quarter by living in a historic building that will be interconnected with soaring light-filled spaces, epic sky-line views and rooftop getaways. Enter your loft via secure underground parking and a semi-private elevator.

Choose one of the spacious loft layouts of Yard & Station or connect with your inner artist and work with Morley Hoppner Group to design and build your very own.

Custom lofts 1755 to 2255 sq. ft.

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W E B U I L D O N Y O U R T R U S T . It is a simple statement, and one that Morley Hoppner stands by. A dynamic, Ottawa-based firm, Morley Hoppner has more than 25 years of experience building some of Eastern Ontario’s most innovative projects. Their work includes the award-winning Westboro Station condominiums, a three-phase masterpiece of modern living, as well as the Bell Sensplex, a world-class recreational facility.

A LIFE IN THE PARK Old Kanata

Mature Neighbourhood, Modern Condo Two the Parkway is nestled in the mature green landscape and granite outcroppings of one of the most unique and coveted neighbourhoods in Kanata.

The early community of Beaverbrook was designed as a garden city and is full of parks, walking paths, plenty of open green spaces and close to all amenities. We invite you to come and visit the area and drop into the Sales Office to see what we offer.

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//TARION REPORT

Have your say:

IT’S YOUR CHANCE TO RATE YOUR NEW-HOME BUILDER » by HOWARD BOGACH

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.

Calling all new-home buyers! If you bought a new home in the past year, this is your chance to tell Tarion all about your homebuying experience. Every fall, Tarion sends customer satisfaction surveys across the province to most new-home buyers. We’re looking for feedback on your builder’s customer service and your experience with Tarion.

The survey covers most stages of the new-home buying experience, beginning with the signing of the agreement of purchase and sale, through to construction, the pre-delivery inspection, and finally your builder’s after-sales service. You’ll also be asked about your interactions with Tarion.

As a recent new-home buyer, your feedback is essential in improving the new-home buying experience for everyone in Ontario. Over the years, significant enhancements have come to fruition directly based on the feedback we receive from our annual survey. For example, results of our surveys over the past few years have showed us that homeowners who used our online warranty service, MyHome, continue to have a significantly higher level of satisfaction with Tarion than those who didn’t manage their warranty through MyHome. This kind of information helps us focus on what homeowners want, such as updating the features of MyHome to help make managing your warranty a more seamless process.

Your opinion also helps us educate builders, letting them know what they are doing right, or where improvements can be made. Over the many years that Tarion has been conducting this survey, we’ve noticed a clear trend in what matters most to homeowners, based on certain attributes that are directly correlated to whether a homeowner will recommend their builder. Some examples include: the builder’s ability to deliver the home as agreed to in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, overall customer satisfaction before move-in, the builder’s level of accessibility and the builder’s ability to complete repairs and leave the home clean and undamaged.

This information helps Tarion work with builders to improve their customer service. Every year, builders that have enough responses to their surveys are provided with detailed individual builder reports comparing their results to the average (without identifying the participants, of course!). We

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also meet with builders to help analyze their scores and offer advice on improving customer service, host builder clinics that include information on what matters most to homeowners and deliver customer service training to low performing builders.

Survey results are also used to determine finalists and recipients of the Tarion Awards of Excellence. The Awards of Excellence are the only awards in the province that recognize builders solely on the basis of their customer service. And they are judged by the people whose opinions matter most – you.

So, if you have taken possession of a new home in the past year, look for the Tarion survey arriving in your mailbox or inbox this month. This is your chance tell us about your home buying experience and influence whether your builder should be recognized for their customer service. And remember – your opinion matters, so share it with us!

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CLARIDGE PLAZA 3 & 4 Love living in the heart of Ottawa LOCATION Downtown Ottawa HOUSING TYPE Condominium SALES OFFICE 244 Rideau St., open Monday to Thursday noon to 7 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays noon to 5 p.m.

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Claridge Plaza 3 & 4, the latest condominium project by Claridge Homes, is ideally situated at Rideau and Cumberland Street, only steps from the Rideau Centre, cafes, specialty food shops, boutiques and salons, and restaurants and pubs.

Even Ottawa’s rich and historic museums and galleries, Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and Major’s Hill Park are just a short walk from your door step.

But as a resident of Claridge Plaza, you get so much more than an ideal location.

Your home will represent a perfect mix of contemporary and classic styles, thoughtfully designed and meticulously crafted with the highest quality materials.

Each unit includes expansive windows and a private balcony or terrace, a luxurious open-concept kitchen, brand name appliances and pre-finished oak hardwood flooring, available in your choice of stains. Beautifully detailed with pre-cast concrete and tinted glass, these two 28-storey towers also offer breathtaking views of Ottawa’s iconic skyline.

No matter what your stage of life, Claridge Plaza 3 & 4 offers you an array of floorplans to suit you, including studios and one- and two-bedroom units with or

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without dens. Whichever floorplan you choose, you’ll have full access to all of the building’s amenities, including a fitness centre with a full complement of the latest exercise and weight-training equipment; a party lounge for entertaining guests; an indoor pool with an accompanying terrace for sunbathing; and men’s and women’s saunas, change rooms and showers.

Claridge Plaza 3 is move-in ready and two fully-furnished models are ready for viewing at our sales centre. Claridge Plaza 4 is expected to be completed in May 2015.

An award-winning leader in the Ottawa residential development market, Claridge Homes was incorporated in 1986 by founder and President Bill Malhotra. As the city’s largest condominium builder, with more than 2,000 homes currently under construction, Claridge has transformed the Ottawa’s iconic skyline with innovative projects, such as 700 Sussex, LeBreton Flats, Tribeca, Tribeca East and Claridge Plaza 1, 2, 3 and 4. Claridge Homes was selected by Tarion as Ottawa’s 2012 Highrise Builder of the Year for Customer Service and was awarded Best Condo Unit for Tribeca at the 2014 Greater Ontario Home Builder Awards.

For more information about Claridge Plaza 3 & 4, please visit the sales centre at 244 Rideau St., Monday to Thursday noon to 7 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays noon to 5 p.m., call 613.241.3235 or visit claridgeplaza4.com OCT 18 - NOV 1, 2014 | NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE EASTERN ONTARIO 29

//GOHBA REPORT

It’s time to make housing affordability an election issue » 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

On Oct. 27, 2014, Ottawans will go to the polls to elect their municipal government leaders. Judging by what we see and hear in the media, the leading issues facing Ottawa are weekly garbage pickup and the expansion of Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit system. While these issues are important, they don’t matter much to people if they can’t afford a home.

Housing affordability is a challenge for 20 per cent of the families in Ottawa, according to “Bridging the Gap,” a new report from the Coalition of Community Health and Resource Centres of Ottawa. The report notes that: One in five Ottawa families spend 30 per cent or more of their household income on shelter related expenses, calculated by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. as the threshold to measure housing affordability.

So, what’s causing Ottawa’s housing affordability problem?

It’s the fact that our incomes are not keeping pace with the increase in the cost of homes. In the last 25 years, household incomes in Ottawa have increased by 97 per cent, yet the cost of new homes in Ottawa has increased by 185 per cent.

The decisions the City makes have a significant impact on the cost of homes in Ottawa. Twenty-five years ago, newhome buyers paid little or no development charges on a new home. Today, they pay $38,000 in taxes to the City on a single-family home. The cost of land for home building in Ottawa has risen 180 per cent in the last generation.

AFFORDABILITY IS WHAT MAKES OTTAWA GREAT

Our city’s greatness lies in the fact that Ottawa’s quality of life is affordable. Ottawa’s benefits – great neighbourhoods, safe streets, world-class events and activities and greenspaces – are available to many people. Families and residents can afford a quality of life not enjoyed elsewhere in the world.

HOW TO PROMOTE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY IN OTTAWA

How do Ottawa’s soon-to-be (re)elected officials keep Ottawa affordable? By adopting a balanced approach to the cost of growth; by leading the conversation about growth and change; and by making decisions that keep housing affordable for young families and first-time homebuyers. a) Adopting a balanced approach to the cost of growth For residents and families, living within our means is about making sure our expenses don’t outstrip our incomes. For Ottawa, it’s about ensuring the City does not spend more money than it takes in from taxes, fees and transfers from the provincial and federal governments.

For cities, living within our means is also about ensuring that we have the resources required to support growth.

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for their homes and that increasing these amounts will undermine the affordability of housing and the quality of life enjoyed by Ottawans. Officials need to understand that we have reached the point where we need to look for new funding models to support the cost of growth. b) Leading the conversation about growth and change In order to meet its growth needs, Ottawa will need to build new homes and communities in our suburbs and more homes in our existing neighbourhoods. Growth means accepting and facilitating change.

Unfortunately, the public conversation is more confrontational than collaborative, more political than practical. We find ourselves in a situation where the confrontation is causing unnecessary and unforeseen delays, which are driving up the cost of growth and homes.

If our city is to grow, elected leaders have a responsibility to help us move beyond high-stakes engagements at our community associations, town hall meetings and the City’s planning committee.

Leaders need to lead and find new ways to bring residents, community associations and home builders together to help people understand change and facilitate growth. c) Making decisions that keep housing affordable Houses in many Ottawa neighbourhoods are becoming unaffordable. If we want Ottawans to continue to enjoy our quality of life, we have to ensure that young families and first-time buyers can afford to buy homes. Our elected officials cannot continue to rely on low interest rates as the guarantor of housing affordability in Ottawa. They need to understand and assess the impact of their decisions on housing affordability.

//HOME SMARTS

FIRST THINGS FIRST:

To own or not to own? » by MARNIE BENNETT

MARNIE BENNETT

is 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

For some first-time homebuyers, the decision comes easily. For others, the decision requires careful consideration.

You may have concerns about financial obligations, the responsibility of upkeep or being “tied down.” Or perhaps, like some of my clients, you’ve been renting for 10 years, and dread the thought of writing yet another cheque to help pay off the landlord’s mortgage – but you’re worried about biting off more than you can chew.

I’d encourage the fence-sitters among you to consider two overarching questions. Firstly, how strongly do you feel about owning your own home?

While it’s possible to live perfectly well while renting a good space, many of us find that homeownership is important to our sense of comfort, security, financial independence and identity.

Certainly, there’s also a sense of satisfaction in watching your home equity (that is, the amount of the home that you own outright) increase with every mortgage payment. As a solid investment, a home is hard to beat: how many investments provide shelter and comfort to the investor

up until the time of sale? Finally, there’s the big payoff – ultimately, you will own your home outright, and monthly payments will be a distant memory. That’s a luxury that renters simply don’t have.

This brings us to the second, more crucial question: can you afford it? Remember, your first home needn’t be a palace.

Assuming that you’re steadily employed, and don’t plan to move again shortly, the purchase of a modest home or condominium is nearly always a smart move: you may even find mortgage payments surprisingly affordable when set next to your rent.

With mortgage rates at an all-time low and the opportunity to buy with only one per cent down, becoming a homeowner is available for everyone! Kiss your landlord goodbye and build your wealth today.

Learn how to buy with only one per cent down payment!

Don’t Rent When You Can Own – Kiss Your Landlord Goodbye Visit bennettpros.com

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//IN THE NEWS

OHBA announces

AWARDS OF DISTINCTION WINNERS FOR 2014 Minto Communities, captured top honours when it was named 2014 Ontario Home Builder of the Year by the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA). The GTA-Ottawa based company excels in its commitment to energy efficient, high-quality craftsmanship in its new home construction and creative approaches to sales and marketing.

With close to 60 years of experience in the home building industry, Minto Communities has built its reputation on a promise to not just build homes but to create functional neighbourhoods where people can work, live and play.

Minto’s commitment to build environmentally friendly communities has placed the firm at the top-tier of the industry in Ontario.

In a new category this year, OHBA presented OakWood Renovation Experts with the 2014 OHBA Ontario Renovator of the Year Award. Based in Ottawa, Oakwood has built an enviable reputation as a leading renovation firm during their 58-year commitment to high quality customer service and giving back to the community.

Oakwood staff and renovators adhere to a strict code of ethics, continually embrace new technologies and building practices and incorporate Green practices to minimize pollution and waste to reduce the environmental impact of their construction projects.

Both Ontario Builder and Renovator of the Year Awards are presented to the companies that demonstrate the highest levels of performance, creativity and ingenuity based on judging criteria in the areas of sales and marketing excellence, floor plan design, community service, support of the industry and its ability to adapt to changing needs.

Other Prestige Award winners include:

HOME BUILDER OF THE YEAR 2014: MINTO COMMUNITIES

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD: CABLE BRIDGE ENTERPRISES LTD. FOR TREETOPS - NEW TECUMSETH

PROJECT OF THE YEAR – HIGH- OR MIDRISE: GREAT GULF HOMES FOR YONGE + RICH - TORONTO

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PROJECT OF THE YEAR - LOWRISE: ASPEN RIDGE HOMES FOR KLEINBURG HILLS - KLEINBURG

There are 39 categories in the 2014 OHBA Awards of Distinction program honouring innovation and excellence in the areas of design and sales and marketing, and the following companies took home first place awards in 2014:

MOST OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION BUILT HOME (ONE-STOREY) J. Corsi Developments Inc. for: The Vermouth – Sudbury

MOST OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION BUILT HOME (TWO STOREYS UP TO 2,500 SQ. FT.) Eastforest Homes Ltd. for: Vista Hills “Cottonwood” – Waterloo

MOST OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION BUILT HOME (TWO STOREYS 2,501 SQ. FT. AND OVER) Fusion Homes for: Sunningdale Green “Renaissance” – London

MOST OUTSTANDING ATTACHED MULTI-UNIT HOME (SEMI/TOWN HOME/STACKED) Premium Building Group for: Winter Duet – St. Catharines

MOST OUTSTANDING CUSTOM HOME (UP TO 3,000 SQ. FT.) Delta-Rae Homes for: Custom Home “Calabria” – Whitby (credit to: Hunt Design)

MOST OUTSTANDING CUSTOM HOME (3,001-5,000 SQ. FT.) Whitehall Homes & Construction Ltd. for: Westdale Project “Transitional Design” – Oakville

MOST OUTSTANDING CUSTOM HOME (5,001 SQ. FT. AND OVER) Fourteen Estates Ltd. for: The Sandpiper – Port Perry

MOST OUTSTANDING MIDRISE BUILDING (4 - 10 STOREYS) MADY Development Corp. for: Brookdale on Avenue Road – Toronto (credit to: RAW Design, McOuat Partnership Marketing)

MOST OUTSTANDING HIGH-RISE BUILDING (11+ STOREYS) Great Gulf Homes for: Monde Condos – Toronto (credit to: Cecconi Simone, Quadrangle Architects Ltd., Community)

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MOST OUTSTANDING HIGH- OR MIDRISE CONDO SUITE (4+ STOREYS UP TO 800 SQ. FT.) Adi Development Group Inc. for: Link Condos + Towns “Tempus” – Burlington (credit to: Raw Architects, Drive Agency)

MOST OUTSTANDING HIGH OR MIDRISE CONDO SUITE (4+ STOREYS 801 SQ. FT. AND OVER) Rosehaven Homes for: The Randall Residences “Galbraith” – Oakville (credit to: Ferris Rafauli Architectural Design, Richard Wengle Architect Inc.)

MOST OUTSTANDING NEW HOME KITCHEN (NEW HOME UP TO 2,000 SQ. FT.) Lucchetta Homes for: Hunter’s Pointe, the Residences – Welland

MOST OUTSTANDING NEW HOME KITCHEN (NEW HOME 2,001 SQ. FT. AND OVER) Castleform Developments Inc. for: 29 Yorkview – North York (credit to: My Design Studio)

MOST OUTSTANDING HIGH- OR MIDRISE CONDO SUITE KITCHEN Great Gulf for: Monde Condos – Toronto (credit to: Cecconi Simone, Quadrangle Architects Ltd.)

MOST OUTSTANDING NEW HOME BATHROOM Aspen Ridge Homes for: Upper West Side – Thornhill

BEST VIDEO LOWRISE PROJECT (1-3 STOREYS) Georgian International Build Corp. for: Braestone – Oro-Medonte (credit to: McOuat Partnership Marketing)

BEST VIDEO HIGH- OR MIDRISE PROJECT (4+ STOREYS) Urban Capital and Malibu Investments for: Smart House – Toronto (credit to: 52 Pick-up Inc., ZeroFractal Studio Inc.)

BEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA; BEST LOWRISE AD CAMPAIGN (1-3 STOREYS) Monarch Corporation for: Tranquility – Ajax (credit to: McOuat Partnership Marketing, PMA Brethour Realty Group) Monarch Corporation for: Monarch Corporation – North York (credit to: McOuat Partnership Marketing)

BEST WEBSITE (BUILDER OR RENOVATOR) Urban Capital and Malibu Investments for: Smart House –smarthousetoronto.com (credit to: 52 Pick-up Inc.)

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BEST PROJECT LOGO BRANDING (FOR INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY LOGO) Cable Bridge Enterprises Ltd. for: Treetops – New Tecumseth (credit to: Brookfield Residential, Orchard Ridge Homes, BAM Builder Advertising and Marketing Inc.) and

BEST PROJECT LOGO BRANDING (FOR INDIVIDUAL COMMUNITY LOGO) Georgian International Build Corp. for: Braestone – Oro-Medonte (credit to: McOuat Partnership Marketing)

BEST NEW HOME SALES OFFICE (UP TO 1,500 SQ. FT. ) Pratt Homes for: Yonge Station – Barrie

BEST NEW HOME SALES OFFICE (1,501 SQ. FT. AND OVER) Great Gulf Homes for: Yonge + Rich – Toronto (credit to: Burdifilek Interior Design, Community)

BEST DESIGN/DECOR CENTRE Brookfield Residential for: Brookfield Residential – Markham

BEST INTERIOR DECORATING - MODEL HOME/SUITE (UP TO 2,000 SQ. FT.) Marz Homes for: Azure - The Emerald – Grimsby

BEST INTERIOR DECORATING - MODEL HOME/SUITE (UP TO 2,000 SQ. FT.) Glenview Homes for: Monahan Landing - The Adirondack – Kanata

BEST INTERIOR DECORATING - MODEL HOME/SUITE (2,001 SQ. FT. AND OVER) Mattamy Homes Ltd. for: The Preserve - Oakville - The 50-ft. Oriole – Oakville (credit to: Gardy Interiors Ltd., Q4 Architects Inc., Payne & Associates)

BEST LOWRISE PROJECT SALES BROCHURE (1-3 STOREYS) Paradise Developments for: Aurora Trails – Aurora (credit to: G. Ryan Design, Hunt Design Associates Inc.)

BEST HIGH- OR MIDRISE PROJECT SALES BROCHURE (4+ STOREYS) 15 Great Gulf Homes for: Yonge + Rich – Toronto (credit to: Community)

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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.

36 NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE EASTERN ONTARIO | OCT 18 - NOV 1, 2014

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 OCT 18 - NOV 1, 2014 | 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. The Next brings it all together – smart condo living at the heart of Central Park. Starting at mid $200’s. Register now for VIP pricing at benext.ca

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

DOMICILE LITTLE ITALY • NUOVO • UNITED BY ORIGINALITY Nuovo is Ottawa’s latest urban condo development brought to you

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

ORLEANS • CRÈME Introducing Crème homes in Orleans at the corner of Navan and Renaud.

Beautifully designed 2-bedroom bungalows, lofts, and flats. Register today to get an invite to our fall sales launch. cremehomes.ca 613.807.0316.

CAMPANALE HOMES BARRHAVEN • LONGFIELDS STATION • SINGLES, TOWNHOMES & MORE! Award-winning builder Campanale Homes offers new home buyers the opportunity to find their Dream Home that is within their budget.

With condo flats and terrace homes staring at $256,900, and loaded executive townhomes priced from $334,000, you’re bound to find the perfect home that fits your lifestyle. Looking for a new home complete with elevator and underground parking? The STATION is the answer, priced from $251,900, with 12 unique designs to choose from.

The four-story luxury condominium features one and two-bedroom apartments, and is the ‘Jewel of Barrhaven’. Visit our model homes at 420 Via Verona Ave. Phone 613.440.3570 or visit our web site for floor plans and more info at campanale.com

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

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

ARNPRIOR • CALLAHAN ESTATES Just west of the scenic Madawaska River in old world Arnprior, this stunning location offers the best of both worlds. Enjoy the timeless charms of smaller town living while being a scant 20 minutes from major urban amenities in neighboring Kanata and Ottawa. Starting as low as $221,900.

Visit the sales centre located at 2 Tom Gavinski, Arnprior, open Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays noon to 5 p.m. Call 613.622.0033 or visit campanale.com

GLENVIEW KANATA • MONAHAN LANDING Award-winning Glenview Homes’ development Monahan Landing is family affordable with homes for everyone! Just released are new large family sized lots and premium wood backing lots. Choose from towns and singles, double and single car garages. Move in this Fall to one of their smart and stylish ready builts, or buy now for delivery in 2015! Value priced from the $280’s, discover more at glenviewhomes.com

GREATWISE QUALICUM WOODS CROSSING Just released – our newest VIP one bedroom collection – Visit our 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.

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 $324,900. Limited time bonus offer. 613.425.5255. lemayhomes.ca

LONGWOOD ORLEANS • MONDAVI COURT • TOWNS AND SEMIS Now under construction – off Trim Road just North of Innes. 24 townhomes and semi-detached towns. Selling from Dorima sales officer – Innes at Dorima. MondaviCourt.ca or 613.424.2901 or email: d.mcfee@longwoodbuilders.com

CARDEL HOMES RICHARDSON RIDGE KANATA Visit this spectacular community and magnificent model homes. Visit 290 Huntsville Dr., Kanata North on Terry Fox or contact Dale, dale.laurie@cardelhomes.com, 613.435.5706, cardelhomes.com

RIDGEWOOD ESTATES • STITTSVILLE Two and three acre estate lots now available. Buy the lot and build your own home or have Cardel design and build the home of your dreams.

Located west of Stittsville on Fernbank Road. Lots now available for sale.

Contact Bill, bill.walters@cardelhomes.com, 613.444.0440, cardelhomes.com TOWNS OF BLACKSTONE • KANATA Phase II singles now released with limited time incentives. Townhome model home opening soon with limited time incentives. Visit 100-104 Westphalian Ave. or contact Harley, Harley.wallin@cardelhomes.com, 613.836.9521, cardelhomes.com

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RICHMOND • RICHMOND GATE New! Just opened! Bungalow semis in the town of Richmond. Sales office on site. longwoodbuilders.com/RichmondGate or email: SalesRichmond@longwoodbuilders.com. Call 613.444.0494.

MASTERCRAFT STARWOOD WEST CENTRAL • SOHO CHAMPAGNE Mastercraft Starwood’s SoHo Luxury Condominiums is pleased to announce its third Ottawa location: SoHo Champagne – just one block west of Preston St. in Little Italy. Register today to get an invite to our spring sales launch. sohochampagne.com

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

OTTAWA / EASTERN ONTARIO / GATINEAU REGIONS OTTAWA • SOHO LISGAR New release of suites on the 12th to 15th floors. The ultimate hotel-inspired lifestyle in a designer condominium, in the heart of downtown. Call 613.798.7646. soholisgar.com

BARRHAVEN • 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

METRIC HOMES

RICHCRAFT

MUSTANG RD • NAVAN Metric Homes’ last country estate lot in the East: beautiful fully treed and private 1/2 acre lot available to build your unique custom designed single family 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

BARRHAVEN • FIELDSTONE Richcrafts new freehold urban towns in Fieldstone you have to see them to believe them and now you can. Modern urban living in the heart of established Barrhaven from $268,900. Models Now Open!

Call 613.440.5226. Sales centre & models 302 Longfields Dr.

CENTRETOWN • THE BOWERY CONDO & LOFTS Condomininium living with a distinctly New York vibe from $178,000.

Now under construction. Hotel inspired amenities, prime downtown location, 1% cash bonus, flexible deposit structure, 5 european appliances, Quartz countertops. Call 613.695.7577. Sales centre 136 Bank St.

RIVERSIDE SOUTH Fall Family Fun day. Tour 20 decorated models while your kids enjoy a host of fun fall activities. Face painting, pumpkin inspired crafts, petting zoo and tasty treats. Take home locally grown pumpkins and support CHEO. October 18th, 12–5:30. 744 Brian Good Drive. 613.491.0834.

SPRINGCRESS WESTBORO • RAVENHILL COMMON Freehold Towns for fall 2014 occupancy. Still time to customize and select your interior finishes. Located just two blocks from the heart of Westboro, stunning open concept two- amnd three-bedroom homes from 1,756 to 1,948 sq. ft. wRavenhill 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 oppen! Visit: ravenhillcommon.com Sales Info: 613.825.0080. Email: salesinfo@ravenhillcommon.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

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

MONARCH CORP.

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

BARRHAVEN • 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

UNIFORM URBAN DEVELOPMENTS

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.

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 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.comw OCT 18 - NOV 1, 2014 | NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE EASTERN ONTARIO 39

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

WEST Carleton Place

CARDEL

Stonewater Bay

Inquire

12

Carp

METRIC

Westlake South Estate

x

Inquire

16

Kanata

CARDEL

Blackstone

Inquire

12

Kanata

CARDEL

Richardson Ridge

Inquire

12

Kanata

GLENVIEW

Monahan Landing

x x

From $280's

18

Kanata

MATTAMY

Fairwinds

x x

From $224,990

6, 7

Kanata

MATTAMY

Monahan Landing x

From $224,990

6, 7

Kanata

MINTO

Arcadia

x

Kanata

MONARCH

Blackstone

x

Inquire

Kanata

TAMARACK

Pool Creek Village

x x

From $328,900

Kanata

UNIFORM DEVELOPMENTS

Richardson Ridge

Inquire

Kanata

VALECRAFT

Trailwest x

From $303,400

22

Stittsville

CARDEL

Deer Run

x

Inquire

12

Stittsville

METRIC

Arbourbrook Estates x

Inquire

16

Westboro

SPRINGCRESS

Ravenhill Common x

From $699,900

23

From $281,900

13

Inquire

12

x

From mid $200's

10, 11 4, 5 BC 8, 9

SOUTH Barhaven

CLARIDGE HOMES

West Pointe Village

x x x

Barrhaven

CARDEL

Longfields x

Barrhaven

MATTAMY

Half moon Bay

Barrhaven

MONARCH

Barrhaven

$219,990

6, 7

Longfields x x

From $329,990

4, 5

PHOENIX

Sawgrass x

From $289,900

21

Barrhaven

TAMARACK

The Meadows

Inquire

BC

Barrhaven

VALECRAFT

Woodroffe Lofts x

From $259,900

22

Kanata

UNIFORM DEVELOPMENTS

The Orchard

x x

Inquire

Leitrim

LEMAY HOMES

Findlay by The Park

x x x

From $324,900

25

Leitrim

TAMARACK

Findlay Creek

x x

Inquire

BC

Manotick

MINTO

Mahogany

x

Inquire

3

Nepean

MONARCH

Stonebridge

x x

Inquire

4, 5

Nepean

MONARCH

The Links x

Low $200's

4, 5

Richmond

METRIC

King's Grant

x x x

Inquire

16

Riverside South

HN HOMES

Bridlewood

x x

Inquire

24

40 NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE EASTERN ONTARIO | OCT 18 - NOV 1, 2014

x x

x x x x

8, 9

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

The Next x

Inquire

IBC

Central

BRIGIL

121 Parkdale x

Inquire

27

QUEBEC Quebec

BRIGIL

Domaine du Vieux-port x

From $252,800

27

EAST Cumberland

METRIC

Camelot Estates

x

Inquire

16

East Orleans

TAMARACK

Cardinal Creek Village

x x x x

From $322,900

BC

Navan

CLARIDGE

Spring Valley Trails

x x x

From $276,900

13

Orleans

METRIC

Notting Hill

x x

Inquire

16

Orleans

MINTO

Avalon x

Inquire

IFC

Orleans

TAMARACK

Chaperal x

Inquire

BC

Orleans

VALECRAFT

Bradley Estate

From 302,900

22

Ottawa East

VALECRAFT

Aviation Private x

From 299,900

22

Vanier

BRIGIL

Jardins McConnell x

From $260,781

27

x x x

CONDO Barrhaven

CAMPANALE

Longfields x

Inquire

C4

Barrhaven

TEGA

South Station x

From $225,000 C18, C19

Central

CLARIDGE HOMES

Icon x

Inquire

C11

Central

SOHO PARKWAY

Soho Lisgar x

Inquire

C21

Central

THEBERGE HOMES

Alta Vista Ridge x

Inquire

C20

Downtown

URBAN CAPITAL

Hideaway x

From $219,900

Gatineau

LE GROUP HEAFY

The VIU x

Inquire

C22

Hintonburg

MORLEY HOPPNER

Yard & Station x

Inquire

C16

Kanata

CARDEL

Kol at Blackstone x

Inquire

C2

Kanata

MORLEY HOPPNER

Two The Parkway x

Inquire

C17

Orleans

CARDEL

Notting Hill x

Inquire

C2

Orleans Domicile

Crème x

Inquire

C3

Ottawa Central

MASTERCRAFT STARWOOD

Soho Champagne x

Inquire

C10

Ottawa Central

MINTO

Beechwood x

Inquire

C13

Ottawa Central

RICHCRAFT

The Galleria x

Inquire

C24

Ottawa Central

URBAN CAPITAL

Smarthome x

From $179,900

C25

Ottawa West

MINTO

Upper West x

Inquire

C12

South Ottawa

THEBERGE HOMES

Hunt Club x

Inquire

C23

West Orleans

BRIGIL

Petrie's Landing x

From $181,800

27

West Ottawa

QUALICUM

Woods Crossing x

Inquire

C8

C9

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7

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

KEY MAP Stittsville, Carlton Place, West Carlton, Nepean, Kanata, Richmond, Riverside South, Barrhaven, North Gower, Greely, Kemptville, Morewood, Orleans, Embrun, Russell, Rockland, Aylmer, Hull, Gatineau.

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WESTBORO

You’ve always dreamed of living in that ideal neighbourhood, with everything you want just steps away.

Highly desirable mix of residential and commercial space, over expansive, leafy grounds, this is an unprecedented living experience on a grand scale—and the location is a dream come true.

Presentation Centre 101 Richmond Rd. (Near Island Park)

Mon - Thurs noon - 6pm, Sat & Sun noon - 5pm (Fri - By appointment)

613.221.5926

www.LiveQWest.com NOW is your BEST time to purchase !

taste of

HINTONBURG Tantalizing tastes, arousing aromas and tempting treats!

It's the Taste of Hintonburg and it's drawing foodies from all over. Make yourself at home at Tamarack Wellington and they're all but a short stroll away.

Tour our fabulous Model Suite and we'll reward you with a $25 gift card for a Taste Of Hintonburg. Hurry, this offer is for a limited time only, and only one gift card per family. See sales representative for details.

FREE!

52 URBAN SUITES IN THE HEART OF HINTONBURG FROM $271,900

www.tamarackwellington.com 1140 Wellington West