Eastern Ontario New Home & Condo Guide - Oct 28, 2017

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

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Choosing the home type that’s right for you

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We’ve often written in NextHome about how the Eastern Ontario housing market may not be the most spectacular performer, but it is a solid and steady one.

Case in point – a new survey from Century 21 Canada, which shows that Ottawa home prices are among the lowest in Canada, of all the major markets.

This is based on a price per square foot basis for a detached home, at $215, which has grown 121 per cent since 1997. Compare these numbers to, say, Oakville, Ont. at the other end of the scale, at $627 psf and 493-per-cent growth over the last 20 years.

So, while Ottawa’s growth may pale in comparison to other markets, this also means it remains much more affordable – and that’s a good thing.

More positive developments may be in Ottawa’s future. The Conference Board of Canada, for example, forecasts that real GDP in Ottawa-Gatineau is on track to increase by 2.5 per cent this year, the fastest rate of growth in seven years. Many key pillars of the economy are enjoying solid advances, with government, construction, tourism and high-tech all seeing an upswing in hiring.

With 11,000 new jobs forecast this year, and another 7,100 in 2018, Ottawa may also see a surge in housing demand – and therefore price growth.

Solid and steady, indeed.

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KOL CONDOMINIUMS AT BLACKSTONE YOUR NEW HOME IN A THRIVING COMMUNITY

Surrounded by single-family and townhomes in Blackstone, KoL condos are the epitome of hasslefree, maintenance-free living. Ideal for urban downsizers who are in search of a luxurious condo only steps from the Trans-Canada trail, these condos are made to fit a maintenance-free lifestyle. Meet your friends or go for a morning walk, head to Kanata Centrum for a movie, or enjoy a dinner out at one

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of the many local restaurants.

KoL features three lowrise buildings, each with 12 units, with an elevator and heated underground parking (with bike storage). Each unit comes with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, private balconies and in-suite laundry. With four floorplans to choose from, sizes ranging from 1,175 to 1,192 sq. ft., and an accessible unit, there really is

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These condos are built to impress. All suites come standard with hardwood throughout, granite countertops in the kitchen, six appliances and nine-ft. ceilings.

These open-concept units feature large windows, modern and clean lines that are both chic and warm.

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Cardel Homes has been building for more than 40 years, and continues to set new benchmarks as they deliver what modern families want: Well thought-out floorplans, features that make life easier and great value in a great home. In short, Cardel homes are built for real life.

Prices for these luxurious condos start at $343,000 and occupancy begins as early as January. Take advantage of these amazing units, with only $20,000 down. For more information, visit cardelhomes.com or contact the sales office and book your personal tour of the building.

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The best thing about living at KoL? This master-planned community is already flourishing, which means you don’t have to live in a construction zone.

Construction on the first of three buildings is well underway, with two fully decorated models set to open in December. All are corner units, allowing you to sit on your private balcony and enjoy the peace and quiet of community and surrounding greenspace.

Located off Terry-Fox near Fernbank, KoL has everything you need right at your fingertips.

Only minutes from the 417, steps from Walmart and a short walk to pharmacies, schools and OC Transpo, you will quickly find

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Increased buyer demand saw a positive gain in home prices in Ottawa in the third quarter of 2017, says the latest Royal LePage House Price Survey. The aggregate price in the city rose 7.9 per cent year-over-year, to $441,453.

When broken out by housing type, the median price of a standard two-storey home climbed 8.8 per cent year-over-year to $464,391.

During the same period, the median price of a bungalow grew 5.4 per cent year-over-year to $430,448, while condominiums rose 6.0 per cent year-over-year to $333,754.

“There is significant momentum in Ottawa,” says Hanna Browne, broker, Royal LePage Team Realty. “Prices are appreciating and potential buyers are moving quickly, fearing that they may get priced out of the market.

“Migration from Toronto and its surrounding regions is putting upward pressure on prices as buyers choose Ottawa for its affordability, good lifestyle, strong economy and proximity to both Toronto and Montreal. We are also seeing an increase in foreign buyers who are mostly choosing to relocate to Ottawa for the same reasons.”

The surge in sales activity and reduced inventory have greatly benefited the health of the condominium market, adds Browne, which had been relatively depressed over the past five years as a result of overbuilding.

“There is still good inventory across Ottawa’s communities, however, listings in highly desired communities or priced between $300,000 and $500,000 are the

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most limited,” she notes.

Nationally, the Royal LePage National House Price Composite, compiled from proprietary property data in 53 of the nation’s largest real estate markets, showed that the price of a home in Canada increased 13.3 per cent year-over-year to $628,411 in the third quarter. By housing type, the median price of a standard twostorey home rose 13.9 per cent year-over-year to $748,049, and the median price of a bungalow grew 9.5 per cent to $525,781.

During the same period, the median price of a condominium rose 15.2 per cent to $413,670.

Meanwhile, on a quarter-overquarter basis, home prices in Canada’s five most populated housing markets are rising at a similar, healthy pace – the first time this has occurred in six years.

“For now, the Toronto and Vancouver housing markets have

returned to earth,” says Phil Soper, president and CEO, Royal LePage.

“After a period of unsustainable price inflation and sharp market corrections, we are seeing low single-digit appreciation in each.

Calgary has shaken off the oil-bust blues and Montreal appears to be at the beginning of a new era of economic prosperity. Rounding out the ‘big five,’ the Ottawa market is behaving like it usually does – a picture of healthy market growth.

“Uneven regional economic growth has plagued Canada for much of the past decade, a challenge most evident in the nation’s housing markets,” he says.

“For the first time since 2011, we are seeing real estate in all five of our largest cities appreciate at a manageable, healthy clip.

Canadian housing is enjoying a Goldilocks moment – not too hot, and not too cold.”

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The Glebe is one of Ottawa’s oldest suburban neighbourhoods, and it is, by far, still regarded as the place 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.

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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, million-dollar homes and 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 literally has everything you could possibly need.

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The Glebe boasts a motley crew, 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. With an array of artwork, funky shops and hip restaurants, this area is familyfriendly with the trendy vibe that keeps you feeling young.

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PATTERSON CREEK Patterson Creek is a beautifully romantic and tranquil oasis located right within the city. The creek runs for just about two blocks from the canal to just west of O’Connor Street.

The Queen Elizabeth Parkway is an easy way to get across the Glebe.

This route leads you to Hwy. 417, downtown, or continue west. There are also many bus routes along Bank St. that will get you where you need to be.

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Constant energy pulses throughout the streets. Walk down Powel and into quiet suburbia. Head a few blocks west to Bank Street to a rush of pedestrians, commuters and cyclists. Bank offers a variety of high-end shops and businesses, with ’90s inspired nightclubs and five-star restaurants.

ROSIE’S Raw food is a rapidly rising trend across North America. Rosie’s on Bank Street offers a wide variety of food, from southern to sushi to raw choices, topped off by excellent service.

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Buying a new home is an exciting process with a happy outcome – but to be perfectly honest, it can be a bit of a roller coaster ride. In reality, few of us are able to find our dream home, delve into our bottomless pockets and move in the following day.

After 35 years in the real estate business, I’ve noticed certain patterns in homebuying behaviour.

While most clients have a fixed idea of the type of home they want before they begin searching, it’s surprisingly common for buyers to change their minds mid-search.

One client may realize that they’re not as eager to mow a large lawn as they’d thought; another may discover that the detached home they’d dreamed of is beyond their means.

I encourage my clients to become familiar with the different property types on the market, and to keep an open mindset, as possibilities are everywhere.

CONDOMINIUMS Condos are often purchased by single people and couples without children – with good reason.

They offer a maintenance-free style of living that’s ideal for those with busy work and social lives. However, the owner pays a monthly maintenance fee for the privilege, known as condo fees.

Condominiums tend to come with smaller or no outdoor spaces, but

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they usually have an abundance of lifestyle amenities such as fitness studios, home theatres, hot tubs, roof top terraces and party rooms – an important consideration for downsizers and active singles.

While we often associate condos with downtown highrises, they are increasingly popular in suburban areas; they may be townhomes, semis or even detached homes, and are common in adult-oriented gated communities. Condominium is actually a legal definition referring to the method of ownership, not the type of building. When you purchase a condo, the interior space of your home belongs to you. “Common elements” such as elevators, recreational facilities and outside grounds are jointly owned by you and the other homeowners in your condominium community.

and marginally smaller lot sizes.

If privacy is a concern for you, be sure to tour the builder’s homes to observe how sound travels from one home to the next. Most modern semis and townhomes provide good sound insulation.

TOWNHOMES Like semi-detached homes, townhomes often offer more than you might expect. Many condominium townhomes are “executive-style,” boasting high-end finishes. Condominium terrace townhomes are “stacked,” with upper units providing a large balcony or rooftop patio instead of a yard. Non-condominium townhomes, known as “freehold,” offer more freedom to change the landscaping and exterior of your home.

Happy hunting!

DETACHED HOMES A fully detached home provides the most privacy and, often, the most space of any home type. New detached homes are commonly built on lot sizes between 35 and 60 feet, although some new home builders – particularly custom home builders – may offer larger lot sizes.

SEMI-DETACHED HOMES A semi-detached home is joined to another home on one side. If you’re having trouble finding a detached home in your budget, you’re likely to be pleasantly surprised with some of the semidetached homes on the market.

They often offer similar layouts and features for a lower price, due to lower construction costs

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6 FUN FALL GETAWAYS

BY MARISA BARATTA Whether you’re looking for a fun day trip or a weekend getaway, Ontario offers a multitude of spots for autumn leaf-gazing, historic adventures and guided ghost tours. Here are six fun getaways to plan this fall.

OTTAWA, OUR NATION’S CAPITAL

In autumn, our greenspaces wear some of the most colourful clothes in their wardrobes, so come see some fantastic fall foliage at Ottawa’s many beautiful parks and gardens. The Ottawa River provides a picturesque starting point not far from Parliament Hill, where you can take a free tour of one of our country’s most iconic buildings.

Stop at the Byward Market for lunch and continue along the Rideau Canal. The whole family will love the Canadian Museum of Nature and the unique experience located a one-hour drive away at the Diefenbunker, Canada’s Cold War Museum.

SO MUCH TO SEE AND DO IN KINGSTON

History, restaurants, a lakefront – Kingston’s got it all. Start downtown with a walk by the lake, a self-guided tour of City Hall and lunch at one of the many nearby restaurants. You can drive over to Fort Henry for a guided tour or take the trolley over to Bellevue House to visit the home of our first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald. Hop in the car for a quick visit to Canada’s Penitentiary Museum and book a tour to the Kingston Penitentiary across the street. Your evenings will be adventurous, too, with plenty of options for 1000 Islands 16 NextHome.ca

cruises and guided ghost tours of downtown Kingston or Fort Henry.

CRAVING CULTURE IN THE WATERLOO REGION

There’s something about fall that makes us think of pioneer villages.

Travel back in time to early Canada when you explore 35 historical buildings in Rockton’s Westfield Heritage Village. Whether you head over to Cambridge, Kitchener or Waterloo, you’ll find there are many conservation areas and parks perfect for autumn nature walks.

BELOVED NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE

Located along the beautiful Niagara Escarpment, Niagara-on-the-Lake is one of the best vacation spots in Ontario thanks to its wineries, shops and charming downtown.

Stay at one of the many beautiful B&Bs and picnic by the lake at Queen’s Royal Park, home to the iconic gazebo built for the set of Stephen King’s The Dead Zone. It’s easy to get in the Halloween mood via guided ghost tours of NOTL or nearby Fort George.

HISTORIC HAMILTON

Hamilton is a one-stop shop for

fall. And we mean waterfalls, too – the city is home to more than 90 waterfalls made even more spectacular against a backdrop of red, orange and yellow leaves.

After exploring Hamilton’s many museums – don’t miss Dundurn Castle, a national historic site featuring an impressive 1830s home – take a ghost tour of downtown Hamilton, the Hermitage Ruins or the 120-yearold Scottish Rite.

SERENE STRATFORD

Once in Stratford, centre your visit around the Avon River, bordered by trees displaying their changing colours. You can stroll along the path, rent a boat or bike, cruise along the river or picnic at Upper Queen’s Park. After a relaxing walk through the Shakespearean gardens or a visit to Justin Bieber’s favourite spots, check out the Stratford Perth Museum, located on seven sprawling acres off Huron Road. Should the fall air turn brisk, browse the many local shops, restaurants and cafes.

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GREYSTONE VILLAGE GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY IN OLD OTTAWA EAST

On Tuesday, Oct. 3, Regional Group and eQ Homes hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at Greystone Village. Construction on the River Terraces condo tower in Old Ottawa East is set to begin, marking a milestone moment for the community.

In keeping with the community’s focus on Green living, the ninestorey, 107-unit condominium tower designed by Hobin Architecture is set to be the first LEED-certified building in the neighbourhood, meaning it will meet strict standards for sustainability. The innovative design will include deluxe amenities for residents who enjoy an active lifestyle, including bike and kayak storage, motorcycle parking, a pet spa station and more.

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will have full access to the condominium’s many remarkable amenity spaces: Private dining room with chef’s kitchen, Terraces lounge with wet bar, large screen TVs and billiards table, gym and yoga room, outdoor terraces overlooking the Greystone community, spacious guest suite – and more.

One of the most coveted features of The River Terraces’ residences will be the large terraces attached to each suite, offering expansive entertaining spaces for dinner parties and gatherings, coupled with spectacular views of the Rideau River and the surrounding Greystone Village community.

“The River Terraces offer a great balance for people who want to live conveniently close to downtown, but who also

want to be close to nature,” says eQ Homes Vice-President Josh Kardish. “The people buying homes at Greystone really share our vision for the community and want to be a part of it. This is an exciting time for us, and also for them.”

The developer, “The Regional Group,” has been active in the Ottawa area for more than 50 years, and has worked closely with community groups such as the Old Ottawa East Community Association in an effort to go “above and beyond” what the community expects from a developer, and has earned a great deal of support from the area’s residents. eQ Homes has built a reputation as an innovative company. Earlier this year, the company began offering smarthome features

standard in every new home they sell. It also released a Greystone Village app that lets you tour the community, take virtual tours and view available homes from a mobile device.

Greystone’s overall plan calls for a vibrant mix of uses, more than 900 residences including townhomes, singles and bungalows, and 30,000 sq. ft. of retail shops fronting Main Street. The Regional Group is in the process of restoring the site’s historic Deschatelets monastery building for community use, creating a true community hub in the centre of the village.

This master-planned community, located between the Rideau River and Rideau Canal, includes single-family homes, townhomes and condominium residences, along with proximity to arts and culture venues, shopping, dining and entertainment – all located just minutes from downtown Ottawa.

For more information, contact sales@greystonevillage.ca or drop by the model suite at 175A Main St.., Old Ottawa East.

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CONTACT 613.569.3043 sales@greystonevillage.ca greystonevillage.ca

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THE LAST WORD

Q+A WITH PETER MILCZYN, ONTARIO MINISTER OF HOUSING

by MARLENE EISNER

NEXTHOME CHATS WITH MINISTER OF HOUSING PETER MILCZYN ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT’S FAIR HOUSING PLAN, THE HOUSING DELIVERY GROUP AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN ONTARIO

site-specific considerations while working with local communities to explain their projects. It’s not so much about barriers as it is about streamlining. The Housing Delivery Group will work with all parties involved to streamline the development process and tackle the challenges that prevent housing projects from being built.

That will help us get more people into affordable housing.

NH: In what ways do you envision

In April, the Ontario government announced the Fair Housing Plan in an effort to make housing more affordable for homebuyers and renters. The plan includes 16 measures to meet its goals, including establishing the Housing Delivery Group. The mandate of the Housing Delivery Group is to work with individual developers, municipalities and other organizations to increase the supply of rental and affordable housing by reducing barriers to specific housing projects. Housing Minister Peter Milczyn is in charge of this portfolio.

NEXTHOME: What are some of the

main barriers preventing housing projects from being built?

PETER MILCZYN: Our priority

is to make sure people have an affordable place to call home, regardless of whether they are renting or buying. That is why we are taking action to make housing more affordable for 20 NextHome.ca

homebuyers and renters through the Fair Housing Plan. The Fair Housing Plan is 16 comprehensive measures to help more people find an affordable place to call home, while bringing stability to the real estate market and protecting the investment of homeowners. One of the 16 points of the Fair Housing Plan is the creation of the Housing Delivery Group, a group of dedicated provincial employees to identify barriers to specific housing development projects and work with developers and municipalities to find solutions to build more housing in priorities areas set up by the province: including affordable housing, rental housing, seniorsfriendly housing and housing with family-sized units.

We want to find ways to champion projects that meet provincial goals, such as purposebuilt rentals, seniors housing and family-sized units. Residential developments often need to meet multiple municipal and provincial approvals, as well as address

the Housing Delivery Group will help streamline the process?

PM: I was proud to announce that

Paula Dill, an experienced planner and project facilitator, will lead the group. She and her team will work to identify unnecessary slowdowns and find solutions to build housing in places where it is approved and makes the most sense. That means identifying projects that are provincial priorities (purposebuilt rentals, seniors-friendly housing and housing with familysized units) and working across ministries and governments to get them built. Paula will be a champion for these projects.

NH: How does this tie in with, or

reflect, the city of Toronto’s Open Door Affordable Housing Program which provides developers financial incentives including capital funding and fees and property tax relief, fast-tracking planning approvals, and activating surplus public land?

PM: We have a strong relationship

with the city of Toronto, and I’ve been working with the mayor to find ways to get more housing built in the city. As a former Toronto city councilor and chair of the Planning & Growth Management Committee, I know the challenges he faces. The mandate of the Housing Delivery Group is to identify barriers to specific housing development projects and work with developers and municipalities to find solutions. As the group staffs up, the ministry will review the range of existing housing programs focused on supporting housing development projects, and build upon these as appropriate to develop strategies and action to help bring new developments to market.

Ontario provide her with a unique perspective on provincial planning and municipal affairs.

NH: Why was Provincial Land and

Development Facilitator Paula Dill chosen to lead the group and what are some of these issues?

PM: Paula was chosen because

she is the best person to champion specific projects that meet provincial objectives. Her role as Ontario’s Provincial Land and Development Facilitator provides her with a good perspective on the issues the Housing Delivery Group will work on. Paula has a long history of public service, which will be useful for her new role, as she will be working across several ministries to identify the best opportunities to streamline housing developments.

She has demonstrated both a comprehensive and unique understanding of Ontario’s political and public sector environment and has successfully resolved a range of complex, multi-jurisdictional issues for almost a decade.

In addition, her experience within senior roles at the city of Toronto and the province of

NH: What is the timeline, target

dates or a process involved regarding accepting and then implementing recommendations made by the Housing Delivery Group?

PM: Paula Dill will build the team over the fall. The Housing Delivery Group will consult with municipalities, the building and development sector, other ministries and other associated organizations to identify and evaluate potential residential projects. Municipalities, developers, various organizations and the public can also ask the team to consider specific projects.

NH: Both the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and the Bank of Montreal (BMO) have stated that since being introduced, the Fair Housing Plan has helped stabilize the housing market in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA).

How will the Housing Delivery Group help stabilize the market

by increasing the number of affordable houses and rentals?

PM: Over the coming months, the Housing Delivery Group will work with individual developers, municipalities and other organizations to reduce barriers to specific housing projects that meet the needs of local communities.

The team will help all parties work together to overcome challenges that prevent new homes from being built.

NH: When the Housing Delivery Group finishes its mandate, what are some of the key factors you are looking for that will make the initiative a success?

PM: Simple – we want to see more housing projects getting built. We want to see more people have access to affordable housing. At the end of the Housing Delivery Group’s mandate, we expect to see an increase in the creation of housing projects that meet the provincial priorities areas, including affordable housing, rental housing, seniors-friendly housing and housing with family-sized units.

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FIND YOUR NEXT HOME This page features the latest properties to keep your eye on in the Eastern Ontario area.

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FELTON COURT

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AVIATION PRIVATE

By: Greatwise City: Ottawa Housing type: Townhomes Contact: freshtowns.ca

AVALON ENCORE

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

CARLETON CROSSING By: Brigil City: Stittsville Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.257.4079 brigil.com

CREEKSIDE By: Cardel Homes City: Richmond Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.836.9521 cardelhomes.com 22 NextHome.ca

FRESH TOWNS

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

GREYSTONE By: eQ Homes City: Old Ottawa East Housing type: Singles, Condo, Townhomes Contact: 613.569.3043 greystonevillage.ca

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

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

MAHOGANY By: Minto City: Manotick Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.788.2776 mintomahogany.com

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By: Mattamy City: Barrhaven Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: 613.825.7932 mattamyhomes.com

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

By: Richcraft City: Centretown Housing type: Condominiums Contact: 613.695.7577 thebowerycondos.ca

PATHWAYS AT FINDLAY CREEK By: Phoenix Homes City: Findlay Creek Housing type: Singles, urban flats and townhomes Contact: Susan Linton 613.219.6862 phoenixhomes.ca

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

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

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

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

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

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

TERRACES AT GREYSTONE By: eQ Homes City: Greystone Housing type: Condominium Contact: greystonevillage.ca

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Site Name

Almonte

Phoenix Homes

White Tail Ridge

x

Carleton Place

Brigil

Carleton Crossing

x

Carp

Phoenix Homes

Diamondview Estates

x

Hunt Club

Claridge Homes

Hunt Club Flats

Kanata

Claridge Homes

Bridlewood Trails

Kanata

Phoenix Homes

Fernbank

Kanata

Phoenix Homes

Terra Flats

Stittsville

Mattamy

Traditions II

Stittsville

Minto

Barrhaven

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WEST x

From $390's

12, 13

From $279's

15

From $400's

12, 13

x

From $277,900

6, 7

x

From $394,900

6, 7

From $350's

12, 13

x

From $200's

12, 13

x

x

From $321,990

4, 5

Potter's Key

x

x

From $344,900

2, 3

Claridge Homes

West Pointe Village

x

x

From $602,900

6, 7

Barrhaven

Minto

Quinn's Pointe

x

x

From $254,500

2, 3

Barrhaven

Minto

Harmony

x

x

Inquire

2, 3

Barrhaven

Phoenix Homes

Felton Court

x

From $270's

12, 13

Barrhaven

Phoenix Homes

Strandherd Meadows

Inquire

12, 13

Findlay Creek

Phoenix Homes

Pathways

x

From $200's

12, 13

Ottawa South

Claridge Homes

Summerhill Village

x

x

From $369,900

6, 7

Ottawa South

Claridge Homes

Sundance

x

From $592,900

6, 7

Brigil

Plateau Du Parc

From $360's

15

Navan

Claridge

Spring Valley Trails

x

x

From $343,900

6, 7

Orléans

Minto

Avalon Encore

x

x

From $285,900

2, 3

Orléans

Phoenix Homes

Halo Flats

x

From $200's

12, 13

Ottawa

Cardel Homes

Blackstone

Inquire

11

Ottawa

Greatwise

Fresh Towns

From $300's

17

Rockcliffe

Claridge

Wateridge Village

From $748,900

6, 7

x

x x

x

x

SOUTH

x x

NORTH Gatineau

x

EAST

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eQ Homes

Pathways

Ottawa

Valecraft

Aviation Private

Brockville

Fuller

Tall Ships Landing

Downtown

Claridge Homes

Downtown

x

x

From $300's

9

From $302,900

14

x

Inquire

C15

Icon

x

From $301,000

C8, C9

Claridge Homes

The Lofts

x

From $400's

C8, C9

Downtown

Claridge Homes

Tribeca

x

From $345,000

C8, C9

Downtown

Richcraft

The Bowery

x

From $194,000

C2

Gatineau

Brigil

Domaine Du Vieux-Port

x

From $260's

15

Gatineau

Brigil

Horizon

x

Inquire

15

Gatineau

Brigil

Jardins McConnell

x

Inquire

15

Kanata

Cardel

KOL at Blackstone

x

From $300's

C3

Orléans

Brigil

Petrie's Landing

x

From $199's

15

Ottawa Central

Brigil

Kanata Lakes

x

Inquire

15

Ottawa Central

Claridge Homes

Claridge Plaza 3 & 4

x

From $232,000

C8, C9

Ottawa Central

Claridge Homes

Fusion

x

From $282,000

C8, C9

Ottawa Central

Claridge Homes

Waterstreet

x

From $250,000

C8, C9

Ottawa Central

Mastercraft Starwood

Soho Champagne

x

From $302,900

C16

Ottawa East

Domicile Development Inc

Corner On Main

x

Inquire

C7

Ottawa West

Tamarack

Wellington

x

From $299,068

BC

West Nepean

Claridge Homes

Stirling Park

x

From $279,000

C8, C9

West Ottawa

eQ Homes

Terrace At Greystone

x

From $199,900

C11

x

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ADVICE | MORTGAGE INTEL

HOW TO CUT THE COSTS OF CARRYING A MORTGAGE

ALYSSA FURTADO

The Bank of Canada has already raised interest rates this year. And there’s speculation that as the economy heats up, we can expect further rate hikes, sooner rather than later, and lenders will pass the full cost of those hikes on to borrowers.

BMO Bank of Montreal projects the key lending rate will rise to two per cent by the end of 2018.

Here are some tips to help you beat the cost of higher mortgage payments: GO FIXED

A variable rate is lower, but the spread between rates on variable and fixed mortgages has already shrunk since the Bank of Canada rate hikes. Although the rate on a fixed mortgage is higher, it offers peace of mind if you’re concerned that interest rates are rising.

If you’re renewing your mortgage, it might be wise to consider a switch to a five-year fixed rate. Borrowers with variablerate mortgages are already feeling the impact, with more of their payments going to cover interest.

Anyone searching for a home should get a mortgage pre-approval, which guarantees the current fixed rates for up to 120 days.

PAY OFF YOUR MORTGAGE AS QUICKLY AS YOU CAN

Go for the five-year fixed term and plan to pay off your mortgage sooner by making a concerted

effort to make extra payments whenever you can.

Most mortgages come with annual prepayment options of between 10 and 20 per cent on the anniversary of the mortgage or throughout the year. If you’re diligent with your prepayments, you can shorten your 25-year amortization schedule by a number of years. The prepayment privileges come with a cost, but it’s often worth paying off your mortgage early.

Any time you get some extra money, such as a tax refund or bonus, kick it into your mortgage.

This prepayment goes directly towards paying down the principal of your mortgage. Even minimum prepayments as little as $100 can add up pretty quickly.

Make bi-weekly payments instead of monthly. Instead of making 12 payments a year, paying your mortgage every two weeks comes to a total of 26 payments each year instead of 12.

This means you make one extra monthly payment a year, allowing you to pay off your mortgage ahead of schedule.

GET OUTSIDE ADVICE

When in doubt, see an expert who knows more than you do.

A mortgage agent can be of great assistance in evaluating the options that can lower your monthly payments. Financing rules and strategies can change at anytime. A mortgage broker can save you a lot of money by keeping you informed and helping you understand your options While many bankers should be looking out for your best interest, they work for the bank, not for you. Talk to a mortgage broker for an alternative opinion. It’s their job to help you.

Alyssa Furtado is founder and CEO of RateHub.ca, a website that compares mortgage rates, credit cards, highinterest savings accounts, chequing accounts, and insurance with the goal to empower Canadians to search smarter and save money.

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