Eastern Ontario New Home & Condo Guide - Oct 17, 2015

OCT 17 - 31, 2015 VOLUME 15, ISSUE 19, FREE

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Continues The Legacy Of Modern Living In Charming Stittsville INSIDE THIS ISSUE

ELECTION PROMISES FOR OTTAWA HOUSING MARKET

THE REWARDS OF THE PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION

NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE ON NEW EDINBURGH

MY MINTO DREAM HOME IS

Handsome and sleek 9-foot ceilings, open concept living and an undeniably modern rustic charm. Welcome home.

FITZROY | 2,275 sq. ft.

MODERN-RUSTIC DESIGN Raw materials and natural architectural elements are the cornerstones of modern-rustic design. Get this popular look yourself by following these tips: Use Raw Materials Using raw materials in your modern-rustic design is the most important element when trying to achieve that charming, authentic look you’re after. Raw wood and stone allow you to bring nature into the space while adding plenty of character.

Paint with Natural Colours Traditionally, colours in a modern-rustic home are subdued and light.

While we have great appreciation for bold wallpaper and bright walls, they simply don’t belong in this kind of environment.

Start with whites and beiges as your base, and if you’re looking to punch up a wall with an accent, consider using a natural material like wood or stone.

Keep it to Natural Fabrics Conveying the natural aspect of the modernrustic aesthetic means

carrying that feeling through to all surfaces within the space — upholstery, rugs and linens. Use simple, patternless fabrics like linen for larger items like furniture and drapes, while using jute or sisal to create some interest.

Cowhides are often a popular choice when accessorizing modernrustic rooms, both for their practicality and durability — even some red wine spillage won’t damage them.

WE BELIEVE... that green is not just a word — it’s a way of life. That you deserve a healthy and energy efficient home for you and your family.

We believe that we have an environmental responsibility. It’s a commitment that we take very seriously — because we have families too.

Future-Proof Your Home All Minto homes are certified for energy efficiency by an independent third-party.

This means that your home is an environmentally rated, high-performing investment that saves you money — now and down the road.

Enhanced Insulation New homes by Minto are built to be well insulated with a tighter seal on doors and windows, and increased insulation in walls and ceilings. This provides a more comfortable and quiet home for you and your family, and also allows you to conserve energy and lower your monthly energy costs.

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Glam!

Glam in design is all about luxury, elegance and drama. It’s about setting a mood and looking luxe and expensive. But just because it looks expensive doesn’t mean it has to be expensive, and your glam-styled home doesn’t need to be stuffy, either. Follow these glam design tips to create a space that encapsulates the fabulous person you are. bedding, and upholstery while varying up the styles to create interest.

Lush Fabrics

Colour Palette

Low-Emitting Paints & Finishes

While your glam design can consist of any colour of the rainbow, traditional glam colours are rich, deep, and incite drama. Think lush pinks and purples, deep reds, and high contrast combinations

You would be surprised at the difference carefully selected paints, adhesives and finishes can make in your home. Minto carefully selects either low or zero volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) ensuring that your home has great indoor air quality to help you and your family breathe easier from the day you move in.

“You can easily create a focal point in your space by adding a feature or accent wall.

Use a bold colour or patterned wallpaper that contrasts with other elements in the room, and finish it off with a series of wall art for added drama.”

like black and white.

Sleek Metallics Luxurious fabrics are the cornerstone of any glam design and can take on the shape of brocade, silk, cashmere, satin, damask or any other fabric that’s rich and glamorous. Use them for everything: curtains, pillows, throw blankets,

Metallic elements can pack a powerful glam punch in any room and can be applied to anything: fabrics, furniture, walls, accessories - you name it. Breathe new life into an outdated piece of furniture with metallic paint, or paint a wall in a sexy sheen to tie your glam room together.

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PRESIDENT, YELLOW PAGES NEXTHOME

Jacqueline Hill EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Susan Legge DIRECTOR OF SALES

Moe Lalani SALES MANAGER, EASTERN ONTARIO

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Victoria Cigan CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sara Duck (on leave), Marlene Eisner, Elisa Krovblit, Lydia McNutt (on leave)

SALES CO-ORDINATOR, EASTERN ONTARIO

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NATIONAL CIRCULATION MANAGER

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Spotlight on Condos

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

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Seriously rewarding: The pre-delivery inspection

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Go west, it’s in your nature

028 Mattamy Homes

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Targeted information to help you Before we launched our new look and website, YPNextHome.ca, we brought a formal focus group of Canadians together to ask about real estate. We specifically questioned what factors in someone’s life would make them want to move. One of the top three reasons was the desire to live in a different neighbourhood.

Respondents said they wanted access to better schools and amenities such as transit, shopping, greenspace and parks.

With so many neighbourhoods to choose from, we created a resource to find neighbourhood information

and listings across the country. On YPNextHome.ca, you’ll find statistical information on more than 2,700 neighbourhoods, featuring data, listings, fun facts and more.

We’ve included a ton of interesting info on key residential neighbourhoods, including photos and video tours. Check out New Edinburgh, for example.

We hope you’ll explore a few of the neighbourhoods we’ve curated for you on our new website. Drop us a line and a photo about what you love about your favourite neighbourhood. We’d love to hear from you!

What matters most to you on Oct. 19?

Senior Editor Yellow Pages NextHome Email: Wayne.Karl@ypnexthome.ca

Forget who has the nicest hair or some of the other personal jabs candidates have directed at each other during the federal election campaign that ends Oct. 19, this trip to the polls is about far more serious issues.

The economy, job creation and – more than it usually is – housing.

Indeed, some people have dubbed this the “real estate election.”

Why? Everything from skyrocketing prices in key markets, to the influence and practices of foreign investors, to

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ensuring Canada’s young people will be able to afford a home – the issues are important and complex. (For further insight into who is promising what to address these challenges, visit YPNextHome.ca/election-2015.)

Whatever happens (and however you vote) on Oct. 19, these issues are not going away. Whomever is in charge of running the country, you can bet these and other items will remain high on their agenda for months and years to come.

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613.747.2462 | live@twotheparkway.com Two The Parkway, Kanata, ON

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Your new home at TWO THE PARKWAY is nestled among the mature landscapes of the unique and established neighbourhood of Beaverbrook, in old Kanata. This residential enclave is surrounded by forests and natural granite outcroppings. Life is a walk in the park because everything you need is only minutes away. Stop by our Presentation Centre and work with Morley Hoppner to customize your lifestyle and layout of your dream condo. It’s in your nature.

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TWO THE PARKWAY Go west, it’s in your nature TWO THE PARKWAY IS A BOUTIQUE CONDO

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by Morley Hoppner will be the first modern condo building in Beaverbrook, a community steeped in history and surrounded by nature. Ideal for anyone who wants to live an active lifestyle just minutes from downtown, these condos offer luxurious and customizable suites at an affordable price point.

Beaverbrook is the oldest and most sought after neighborhood in Kanata that was designed in a parklike setting in the 1960s as a realization of the Garden City. It has since become known and coveted for its lush and mature greenspace, vast parkland and unique mid-century modern hedged homes. Just minutes

from your front door you’ll find hiking and biking trails, some of the region’s top golf courses, the Kanata Leisure Centre where you can enjoy a morning swim, the newly constructed Beaverbrook Public Library, shopping centres and many other amenities. Living at Two The Parkway also provides the convenience of experiencing all of downtown Ottawa’s urban amenities in just 15 minutes.

The architectural design of the building is by award-winning Barry J. Hobin & Associates Architects, Ottawa’s leader in residential urban design. Two The Parkway will consist of two phases. Phase 1, currently under construction and set for completion in Fall 2016, will feature 45 units over seven storeys, while Phase 2 will see a conversion of the old Canada Post office on

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Condominium Sales Centre

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“An inviting new condominium lifestyle, with a design philosophy based on a forward thinking approach to urban living.” site into four bungalow style towns. The landscape of the development stays true to Beaverbrook’s natural park-like surroundings, with the maintenance of old growth trees and lush greenery all around.

The selection of finishes and features at Two The Parkway have been carefully selected with the utmost level of quality and highest of design standards in mind. All of the kitchens and bathrooms feature custom cabinets and finishes supplied by award winning Deslaurier Custom Cabinetry and purveyors of premium tiling, EuroTile and Stone. The ability to work directly with Morley Hoppner in customizing your suite provides endless possibilities in creating the condo of your dreams.

Two The Parkway is now 60 per cent sold, but many fabulous floorplans are still available to suit your unique lifestyle and individual needs. The Milton is an entertainers dream and the last available garden suite, with a sprawling 1,083-sq.-ft. interior and 820-sq.-ft. private terrace. For a limited time, the price of your new condo at Two The Parkway includes a secure underground parking spot and

storage locker for your convenience and peace of mind.

Here, you’ll discover an inviting new condominium lifestyle, with a design philosophy based on a forward thinking approach to urban living at the gateway to Beaverbrook. Unobstructed views of the Ottawa River and Gatineau Hills lay to the north and forested Beaverbrook views are all around. At Two The Parkway you’re sure to experience the perfect setting to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of your surroundings, without the worry and time commitment of maintaining a house and yard.

Morley Hoppner has more than 20 years of experience in development and construction services in the ICI and multi-unit residential sectors of the construction industry.

As a full service construction management and real estate development company, Morley Hoppner continues to make a positive impact in building and shaping communities across Eastern Ontario. Morley Hoppner’s Westboro Station development was recognized by GOHBA in 2010 with a Highrise Condominium Award of Excellence.

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Luxury COndOmunIums THAT SUIT YOUR STYLE Claridge has been redefining Ottawa’s skyline for nearly 30 years, and now we’re proud to bring Claridge_Icon to the community.

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Move-in ready units. up to $10,000 in designer finishes included! fusIon | LEBREtON fLats Models now open! Move-in ready 1, 2 & 3 bedroom units starting from $271,000 300 Lett Street, Ottawa 613-232-2049 CLARIDGE PLAZA 3 | RIdEau stREEt Models now open! Move-in ready 1 & 2 bedroom units starting from $311,000 244 Rideau Street, Ottawa 613-241-3235 File is half size FINAL: 48” x 48”

CLARIDGE PLAZA 4 | RIdEau stREEt Now occupying! studio, 1 & 2 bedroom units starting from $225,000 244 Rideau Street, Ottawa 613-241-3235

TRIbECA | dOwNtOwN MEtcaLfE Models now open! Move-in ready 1 & 2 bedroom units starting from $343,000 56 Nepean Street, Ottawa 613-234-1780 TRIbECA EAsT | dOwNtOwN MEtcaLfE Now occupying! studio, 1 & 2 bedroom units starting from $241,000 56 Nepean Street, Ottawa 613-234-1780 WATERsTREET | LOwERtOwN Now occupying! studio, 1 & 2 bedroom units starting from $192,000 325 St. Andrew Street, Ottawa 613-680-6560 sTIRLInG PARk | MERIvaLE available October 2015! 1 & 2 bedroom units starting from $245,000 1687 Merivale Road, Ottawa 613-224-0330

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CONDO As little as $5,000 down and up to $50,000 off* An exciting community in the heart of historic Glebe, located on Bank Street and moments from shopping and dining.

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$1,332,900

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2 bed + den 2-storey condo

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5% down and up to $30,000 off* Modern urban suites and inspired amenities in New Edinburgh, one of Ottawa’s finest neighbourhoods.

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Elmdale

1 bed + den

$358,900

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Hillsdale

2 bed

$355,900

$339,900*

Taylor

2 bed + den 2-storey condo

$995,900

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Up to $50,000 off*

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In partnership with Canderel, a landmark Westboro address, steps to cafĂŠs, gourmet dining and shopping.

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Ashton

1 bed

$286,900

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Broadview

1 bed

$341,900

$309,900*

Hillcrest

2 bed

$349,900

$329,900*

Denbury

2 bed

$507,900

$492,900*

Byron-Roosevelt

2 bed + den

$1,231,900

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WITHOUT A DOUBT, IT’S ONE OF THE MOST THRILLING PARTS OF THE NEW HOME PURCHASING PROCESS –

touring your beautiful, newly finished home shortly before you take possession. This is when the space you’ve been dreaming about so long crystallizes into reality.

All of the finishes and features you’ve chosen with so much care are assembled together; for the first time, you’re able to see the way the drawer pulls on the kitchen cabinetry complement the lighting fixture, or the way the coffered ceiling and gleaming hardwood floors create the most glamorous dining room you could have imagined.

That’s the fun part. But there’s a serious purpose to the pre-delivery inspection (PDI), which is a necessary step for new-home buyers enrolled in Ontario’s compulsory Tarion Warranty Program. This is your opportunity to go over your new home with a fine-tooth comb.

This is the time to speak up if you see incomplete items, workmanship that doesn’t meet your expectations, or if one of your finishes has been substituted without your authorization. (I always remind my clients to read their agreements of purchase and sale carefully, as such substitutions may be perfectly legal once you’ve signed the dotted line.)

Tarion provides builders with a standard PDI Form that lists all the items contained in a home, from faucets

to furnaces to flooring. Outdoor elements such as landscaping and driveways are all included. As you inspect the home together, the builder is responsible for noting any unsatisfactory items on the form, while you are responsible for signing each item indicated. This document stands as proof of your home’s condition before you’ve moved in, so there can be no question about responsibility.

The inspecting process differs somewhat for condominiums, depending on which elements are considered “common” to the building owners. Items such as furnaces and air conditioning systems are sometimes inspected by the condominium board of directors rather than the individual purchaser.

If you feel hesitant about your ability to recognize properly installed work or systems, I’d strongly encourage you to hire an independent building professional to come along. Missing a deficient item isn’t the end of the world – there are other opportunities to notify Tarion. But, by my calculations, paying a little bit more for a lot more certainty is always a good investment.

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Now open, affordable, style in Mattamy’s new Traditions II neighbourhood TRADITIONS II, as you may imagine, is the progression of the original, and highly successful community of Traditions in Stittsville. Mattamy is proud to be part of this exciting family, friendly community of Traditions II. Mattamy being the largest private homebuilder in North America has built more than 70,000 homes in hundreds of communities across North America. The company attributes its success by focusing on making each and every homeowner satisfied with every aspect of their home purchase.

Indeed, Mattamy’s attention to constant improvement is well known in Ottawa where it has worked diligently to create many successful communities throughout Kanata, Barrhaven, Orleans and now Stittsville.

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on a private enclave featuring wood lots combined with homes that back onto neighbouring estate properties.

In Traditions II, you’ll find a handsome choice of living options. You’ll find two-storey townhomes from $289,990 and detached homes from $409,990.

And Mattamy’s townhomes are not only a perfect affordable home choice but now come standard with a Gas Fireplace in the Great Room, four-piece master ensuite, second floor laundry and a fully finished lower level recreation room. All townhomes in Traditions II have ample square footage to accommodate families large and small.

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to feelings of spaciousness and brightness, accomplished partly through the use of oversized, well-placed windows.

As is the company’s practice, Mattamy offers homeowners the flexibility to personalize both floorplans and decor through exclusive Architect’s Choice and Designer’s Choice Options. All selections can be made in consultation with Mattamy’s professionals. And, all work is fully warranted and done to Mattamy’s highest quality control.

The community of Traditions II is designed to enhance the daily lives of their homeowners inside their community as much as inside their own homes.

Of course, all this greenspace resides just a mere jaunt from the urban energy of Stittsville. This, of course, will provide the future residents of Traditions II with a very

healthy balance of lifestyle options. Mattamy is eager to point out that Traditions II was created as a fully connected community where residents can simply stroll to shop or do their chores. Of course, the nearby local shops, boutiques, cafes of Stittsville offer a greater variety. Active families may take note of the nearby Goulbourn Recreation Complex, with facilities for free skating, hockey, gym and fitness rooms, day camps and more.

If you believe in the importance of well-considered homes and communities, it’s clear to see that Traditions II lives up to its name remarkably well.

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Neighbourhood Profile

New Edinburgh

By Lindsay Foran

Fast facts Average household income

$142,750 Family structure FAMILIES

COUPLES

SINGLES

23%

38%

39%

Own vs. rent

51%

OWNERS

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IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR a unique mix of upscale yet unpretentious, New Edinburgh might be the neighbourhood for you. It’s an active community for the fit and healthy, with the popular New Edinburgh Park boasting tennis courts, bike paths through lush scenery, patios and outdoor markets, art shows and more.

Swing by 24 Sussex and see if you can catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister.

New Edinburgh is home to many embassies, consulates, and yes, even the Prime Minister. Because of the hefty price tag on these homes, most residents are middle aged or retirees. But there are clusters of young families who have managed to snag some prime property in this in-demand neighbourhood. This is mostly an English speaking area full of people who pride themselves on looking out for their neighbours.

In the Area New Edinburgh is a $6 latte type of neighbourhood where residents insist on organic and gluten-free produce.

You’ll pay more for homes and higher for rent because of the proximity to downtown as well as Rockcliffe Park, Ottawa’s most expensive neighbourhood. And yet, the local pubs serve anything from cheap domestic beer, to expensive ciders.

49% RENTERS

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39%

38%

23%

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FAMILIES

Education levels

Planes, Trains & Automobiles With proximity to downtown and so many bike paths, many residents prefer to park their sedans and hop on bikes. For those who prefer to drive, Hwy. 417 is only minutes away.

There are also many bus routes along Beechwood Ave. that will quickly take you to east towards St. Laurent, or west towards Quebec and Kanata.

The Good, the Bad & the Rest Home to some of the top private schools in Ottawa, perfect for grooming your young ones. There are also many local coffee shops, big grocery stores such as Metro and Loblaws, great bike paths and many parks backing onto the Ottawa River. The area is also home to some top retirement

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residences, and the local hospitals are only a few kilometres away.

Real Estate The good? It’s home to friendly people, quiet streets, and the location is ideal.

The bad? Some people don’t like living so close to Vanier, which has, for decades, held a less than desirable reputation. But the city is trying hard to give this quaint neighbourhood a massive facelift, and it’s working. And, as any New Edinburgher will tell you, their community is safe because of their diligence.

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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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

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By: Campanale Homes City: Ottawa South Housing type: Executive single-family homes.

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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

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By: Glenview City: Kemptville Housing type: Two-storey singles and bungalows with loft options.

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SPRING VALLEY TRAILS By: Claridge Homes City: Navan Housing type: Townhomes. claridgehomes.com

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

BRIDLEWOOD By: HN Homes City: Kanata Contact: 613.435.8848 hnhomes.com

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

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

SOHO LISGAR By: Mastercraft Starwood City: Ottawa Housing type: Condominium.

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NAVAN By: Metric Homes City: Navan Housing type: Unique custom designed single-family home.

Contact: 613.296.7000. metrichomes.com

WESTBORO By: Metric Homes City: Westboro Housing type: Custom designed semidetached homes.

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MINTO BEECHWOOD By: Minto City: Ottawa Housing type: Condo Mintocondosale.com

CHAPARAL • GALLERY TOWNHOMES By: Tamarack Homes City: Orleans Housing type: Townhomes. tamarackhomes.com

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By: Minto City: Ottawa Housing type: Condo Mintocondosale.com

By: Uniform Urban Developments City: Barrhaven Housing type: Single-family homes and townhouses. uniformdevelopments.com

WHITE TAIL RIDGE By: Phoenix Homes City: Almonte Housing type: Bungalows and singles.

Contact: Kellie Connors 613.461.0277 phoenixhomes.ca

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

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

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

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

RAVENHILL COMMON By: Sprincress and Barry J Hobin and Associates Architects City: Ottawa - Westboro Housing type: Two- and three-bedroom freehold townhomes.

Contact: 613.825.0080 ravenhillcommon.com

Builders If you would like to include your preview registration, new release or site opening in this feature, just email the details to Nashrun.Kamaludin@ypnexthome.ca

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Prices

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Location

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Carleton Place

Cardel

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Kanata

Cardel

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x

Inquire

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From Mid $100K

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8, 9

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Blackstone

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8, 9

Cardel

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8, 9

Kanata

Glenview

Monahan Landing

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From $280's

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Kanata

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From $259,990

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Kanata

Mattamy

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Kanata

Monarch

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Kanata

Phoenix

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Kanata

Tamarack

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From $328,900

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6, 7

Kanata

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Richardson Ridge

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Kanata

Valecraft

Trailwest

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Stittsville

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Loreka Court

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Stittsville

Cardel

Deer Run

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8, 9

Stittsville

Metric

Arbourbrook Estates

x

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13

Barrhaven

Campanale

Longfields

x

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19

Barrhaven

Cardel

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x

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8, 9

Barrhaven

Claridge Homes

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x

x

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16, 17

Barrhaven

Mattamy

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$229,990

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Barrhaven

Minto

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Barrhaven

Monarch

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x

From $329,990

15

Barrhaven

Tamarack

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BC

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Valecraft

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From $259,900

22

Leitrim

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x

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Leitrim

Tamarack

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Inquire

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Nepean

Monarch

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15

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Ottawa South

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CENTRAL Central

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From 266,000

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Central

Claridge

Tribeca

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Central

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Central

Tamarack

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Downtown

Claridge

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From 311,000

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Westboro

Springcress

Ravenhill Common

x

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EAST Cumberland

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East Orleans

Tamarack

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Orléans

Metric

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Orléans

Minto

Avalon Encore

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Valecraft

Bradley Estate

Ottawa East

Valecraft

Aviation Private

New Edinburgh

Clardige

La Tiffani

Navan

Claridge

Spring Valley Trails

Barrhaven

Campanale

Longfields Station

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Downtown

Lamb Developments

Gotham

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Richcraft

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Crème

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From $275,900

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Orléans

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From $190,000

C14

Ottawa Central

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x

From $281,000

C8, C9

Ottawa Central

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Corners On Main

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C11

Ottawa Central

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C15

Ottawa Central

Minto

Beechwood

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From $283,900

C12

Ottawa Central

Minto

Landsdowne

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From $473,900

C12

Ottawa Central

Minto

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From $266,900

C12

Ottawa Central

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C16

Ottawa South

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From $230,500

C16

West Nepean

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OCT 17 - 31, 2015 | NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE EASTERN ONTARIO 41

Advice | GOHBA REPORT

What’s your candidate’s plan for the Ottawa housing market?

By John W. Herbert

WHILE OTHER INDUSTRIES WITH FAR LESS IMPACT HAVE BEEN IN THE SPOTLIGHT DURING THE FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN, a government that understands the challenges

of the home building sector is undeniably the best one to grow our economy.

With such a long campaign and announcements coming nearly every day, it can be difficult for some voters to distill the various party platforms, promises and programs to make a decision.

In a city such as Ottawa, one of the primary driving forces of the economy is housing. Home building, and all the related activities surrounding it, power the local economy.

A house is the largest single investment any family will likely ever make, and the economic benefits ripple throughout the economy for years after the initial purchase.

Despite its economic importance, the industry is under increasing pressure due to more regulation, new fees and taxes and a soft Ottawa employment picture. When you consider that over a 10-year average, the housing industry annually generates about 30,000 skilled jobs, $3.1 billion in spending, $1.5 billion in wages, and $288 million in federal and provincial taxes, this sector cannot be taken for granted.

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In Ottawa, one of the most important factors in economic stability is the health of the federal public service workforce. As the largest single employer in the Ottawa region, the public service needs long-term stability to allow the local economy to thrive. Even the threat of employment insecurity can have a dampening effect on the housing market. While the region has seen a welcome resurgence of technology jobs, it’s still the public sector that drives growth, consumer demand and public and private sector jobs. Public service employment has been steadily declining over the past few years while the government sought to balance the budget. Now that the books are in order, job stability will provide the capital region marketplace with the chance to adapt.

The affordability trap The average new-home buyer is already faced with an onslaught of taxes and fees that negatively impact the housing market. With current Ottawa housing prices and property taxes already at record highs, any new fees, taxes or regulations that increase the cost of housing will serve only to make the dream of homeownership less attainable for many. For first-time buyers, saving a down payment is no longer the biggest hurdle, it’s the myriad of government-mandated fees and taxes that pushes the purchase of a new home beyond reach. As boomers age and downsize, its new-home buyers who will drive the housing market in the coming years. Young families need to have the same kind of access to the housing market that their parents and grandparents once did.

The recently signed Trans Pacific Partnership has created headlines about the possibility of lost manufacturing jobs, but government can support good paying, local jobs that positively impact the housing market – skilled trades. Skilled trades have tremendous advantages in the labour market: they are in high demand in Ottawa and are difficult to outsource overseas. The lack of skilled tradespeople in the national capital region increases the cost of labour. This is directly reflected in the price of new homes and impacts affordability across the board. As young people are making education and training decisions for their future careers, they should be encouraged to investigate the skilled trades, a key growth area, and they should be supported in their pursuit of these key skills that our modern economy demands.

In Ottawa, the time has come to understand the effects that government policies have on the engines of growth. When evaluating the platforms of the Conservatives, Liberals, NDP and Greens, ask the candidates in your riding how they plan on helping boost the housing market in Ottawa.

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

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