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CONTENTS COVER STORY

20 NATIONAL HOMES YOUPRINT SURVEY PROGRAM PUTS YOU IN CHARGE 8 HOMES Magazine | May 22–June 19, 2021

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44 Editors choice

40 40 BEA TOWNHOMES SPECIAL SECTIONS

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What taxes are payable upon closing?

24 The Power Seat 28

Legally Speaking

Lessons from homebuilding leaders

49 North Region

2021 Who’s Who

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New home industry movers and shakers

IN EVERY ISSUE

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Contributors/Masthead

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Editor’s Note A fuller understanding

Southwestern Region

54 Maps & Charts for new home communities 64 Index of Advertisers 66 Industry Report Transportation planning vital to quality of life in the GTA.

StateView Homes launching anticipated townhome community soon

42 ANGUS GLEN SOUTH VILLAGE Kylemore’s wellness-inspired master-planned community now selling

44 EDGEWOOD SUITES Flato offers the retirement you’ve always dreamed of in Dundalk

46 GERANIUM Showcases excellence in Durham Region

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CONTRIBUTORS

PERSONAL FINANCE | JESSE ABRAMS Jesse Abrams is Co-Founder at Homewise, a mortgage advisory and brokerage firm based in Toronto. thinkhomewise.com

CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER

Jacky Hill jacky.hill@nexthome.ca EXECUTIVE MEDIA CONSULTANT

Michael Rosset

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF – NATIONAL REAL ESTATE

Susan Legge susan.legge@nexthome.ca

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF – GREATER TORONTO AREA

Wayne Karl wayne.karl@nexthome.ca

HOME REALTY | DEBBIE COSIC Debbie Cosic is CEO and founder of In2ition Realty. She has overseen the sale of more than $15 billion worth of real estate.

With Debbie at its helm, In2ition has become one of the fastest-growing and most innovative new home and condo sales companies. in2ition.ca

MANAGING EDITOR

Rise Levy

CONTRIBUTORS

Jesse Abrams, Debbie Cosic, Ben Myers, Lisa Patel, Jayson Schwarz, Dave Wilkes SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT, SALES NEXTHOME

Hope McLarnon 416.708.7987, hope.mclarnon@nexthome.ca SENIOR MEDIA CONSULTANTS

STAT CHAT | BEN MYERS Ben Myers is President of Bullpen Research & Consulting. Ben provides pricing recommendation, product mix, and valuation studies on new residential housing developments for builders, lenders and property owners. bullpenconsutling.ca

Jessica Wilson 416.873.1049, jessica.wilson@nexthome.ca Natalie Chin 416.881.4288, natalie.chin@nexthome.ca DIGITAL SALES MANAGER

Amanda Bell

VICE-PRESIDENT MARKETING – GTA

Leanne Speers

SENIOR CLIENT RELATIONS SPECIALIST – GTA

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MANAGER CUSTOMER SALES/SERVICE

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REAL INSIGHT | LISA PATEL Lisa Patel is President of the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, a professional association that represents 54,500 professional realtor members in the Greater Toronto Area. You can contact her at trebpres@trebnet.com. trreb.ca

SALES & MARKETING CO-ORDINATORS

Gary Chilvers, Vi Nguyen

HOME SHOW MANAGER & NEWSPAPER CIRCULATION – GTA

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LEGALLY SPEAKING | JAYSON SCHWARZ Jayson Schwarz LL.M. is a Toronto real estate lawyer and partner in the law firm Schwarz Law LLP. He can be reached by visiting schwarzlaw.ca or by email at info@schwarzlaw.ca or phone at 416.486.2040.

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INDUSTRY REPORT | DAVE WILKES Dave Wilkes is president and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), the voice of the home building, land development and professional renovation industry in the GTA. For the latest industry news and new home data, follow BILD on Twitter at @bildgta or visit bildgta.ca

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A FULLER UNDERSTANDING

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It’s a conversation no one wants to have.

Current pandemic challenges aside – and by no means do we mean to trivialize them – we are very lucky to live in Ontario. Be it Toronto, elsewhere in the GTA or further out beyond the 416 and 905, these areas boast healthy economies, employment opportunities and housing markets.

But, along with such prosperity come challenges – in the context of housing, namely supply and cost; there’s not nearly enough of the former, and that drives up the latter.

The GTA continues to welcome tens of thousands of newcomers to the region every year. Every year.

Meanwhile – through no fault of their own – developers can build only so much new housing, due to scarce land supply and glacial approval processes. In the resale market, buyers can only buy what sellers are willing to sell.

The bottom line? We’re seeing it now – routine double-digit price growth.

During a pandemic.

The questions then become, how to welcome tens of thousands of new residents every year, yet not facilitate new housing to meet the demand?

What do we think is going to happen?

“Over the past year, record-breaking home sales and price increases have provoked urgent discussions on how to address the chronic undersupply of housing in the face of skyrocketing demand,” Mike Collins-Williams, CEO of the West End Home Builders’ Association, told HOMES Magazine. “With each passing year, homeownership, especially for younger generations, is becoming even more unattainable.”

Collins-Williams might know a thing or two about this subject, as his previous post was senior director of planning and policy for the Ontario Home Builders’ Association.

At least part of the answer will require access to more land and expanding highways and other infrastructure. This dynamic has been going on for decades, not just in Ontario but across Canada, to everyone’s benefit.

“That’s why our association and the industry agree that the region requires a new transportation hub such as the proposed Hwy. 413,” Dave Wilkes, president and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association, writes in his column on page 66.

For further insight into today’s pressing housing matters, see our special report on page 24, The Power Seat, with input from a number of expert sources.

And when it comes time for you to buy a new home, our Who’s Who special section details the best of the best in all sides of the industry.

All of this content is intended to help you gain a fuller understanding of how housing really works in the GTA, and the homebuying opportunities that result.

And that’s a conversation very much worth having.

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ADVICE | LEGALLY SPEAKING

WHAT TAXES ARE PAYABLE ON CLOSING?

JAYSON SCHWARZ, LLM

It is the week before your closing on your newly constructed home.

Your lawyer has just reached out to explain the money you need to bring in. All of this is set out in the Statement of Adjustments received from the builder’s lawyer, which clarifies the numbers relating to real estate taxes and HST. Quite likely, it will all seem confusing.

As the buyer, you are responsible for property taxes from the day of closing, and the prior owner (the builder) is responsible for property taxes up to the day before closing.

When closing on a new build condominium or freehold property, be aware that at the time of closing, the taxing authority has not yet assessed your property, so there is no tax being billed or collected on your new home. Months will pass before roll numbers are created for each new property.

When they are issued to the local municipality, a tax bill will be sent.

These tax bills include property tax charges back to the creation date of the new property, so you will receive what are called omit or supplementary tax bills. These charges can often include 12 to 18 months’ worth of tax obligations.

You will also receive a tax bill for the current cycle., At closing, the builder will make an educated guess on the current and future tax situation and adjust accordingly.

Remember, when you later get your assessment and true tax bill,

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you may be entitled to an adjustment from the builder.

The HST situation is confusing from the start. First, if you or a member of your immediate family is going to live in the home, you are entitled to the HST rebate. If you intend to rent it out, you are not entitled to it on closing, but apply to get it back with your tax return.

Then, of course, there is the issue of assignments. If you have assigned your agreement, make sure it is in the assignment agreement that the buyer of your unit understands they will not qualify for the rebate on closing, and they will have to get it back later. Moreover, you will have an obligation to collect HST on the increase in value and possibly on the deposit, from the assignment buyer, and remit to CRA. Further, in pre-construction condominium assignments with occupancy closings, an assignee must confirm whether the unit has

ever been occupied. If it has been, then the assignee may not be eligible for the rebate and must make sure it is handled in the assignment offer.

Finally, don’t forget that HST may be levied on all appliances and other chattels that come with the property.

The moral of the story is that you really should retain an experienced lawyer to help you through these issues, whether you’re buying or selling. Realtors are valuable resources, but it’s your lawyer who will take the time to review everything properly, answer any questions and ensure you are protected.

Jayson Schwarz, LLM, is Senior Partner of Schwarz Law Partners LLP, Toronto. schwarzlaw.ca, info@schwarzlaw.ca

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LISTENING. EVERYONE WANTS TO BE HEARD THAT’S WHY NATIONAL LAUNCHED ITS YOUPRINT SURVEYS It’s one thing to design and then find buyers for your homes. It’s another thing entirely to start by listening, and then design exactly what the buyers are asking for.

That’s the key to the success of National’s YOUprint Survey Program.

It’s especially important today, when COVID has had such a significant impact on the way people live, and the changing expectations they have of what they really need and want in a new home.

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approach is a consistent program of research and communication with current and prospective purchasers. One key research tool is the YOUprint Survey, which allows buyers to give their personal input into issues such as design, location, features and finishes. This fun and interactive survey helps National to collect valuable information and plan for upcoming communities.

“Our customers can expect a home that is designed with their needs in mind,” says Deena Pantalone, chief marketing officer and managing partner at National Homes. “We put an enormous amount of effort into research, focus groups, questionnaires and cutting-edge

events like our Blueprint Workshop at the IBM Innovation Space.”

The vision was to revolutionize the way new home consumer research is accomplished, thereby raising the bar for innovative thinking around home design, with a particular focus on the fast-developing smart home connectivity technology of the future.

The first-ever “National Blueprint Workshop” event was held at the IBM Innovation Space, welcoming globally recognized leaders in the fields of technology, product development, design, group interactions and the co-creation process. Also taking part were dozens of past and potential National buyers of varied ages and demographics;

The Blueprint Lab within the National Homes Design Studio

National staff architects, designers and engineers; and students from York University’s Schulich School of Business Real Estate Master’s Program. Group members then rolled up their sleeves and held deep discussions, presentations, interviews and educational sessions, all in a THINKTANK format, leading to deeper insights that were a perfect complement to National’s online interactive program of surveys.

With this intensive commitment to staying completely current with what buyers want today, many groundbreaking ideas from YOUprint Surveys are already working their way into homes in new National communities.

When new-home buyers indicated that they want to provide more input into the building of their homes than just choosing cabinets and countertops, the builder responded by launching a new customer service initiative that combines the best use of technology with hands-on involvement. To provide blueprintto-welcome mat updates for customers, National’s Homeowner Portal connects buyers to the design and construction of their home from the moment they decide to buy until long after they move in.

“We’ve just launched our new YOUprint Surveys for this year,” says Pantalone, “and we’re already finding that home office spaces are becoming a key feature for most

Blueprint workshop

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Family centre

buyers. People are now asking for sanitation stations at the front door to hold masks and disinfectant. And, of course, the need for outside private space is more important than ever.”

Listening is where it starts, but National also empowers its buyers to put their own ideas into their home design at the new forwardlooking Blueprint Design Lab. Here, customers can personalize their new home to reflect their style using the Virtual Interior Design Tool that makes the decor selection process more fun, creative and efficient.

National’s R&D department regularly tests products, materials and

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techniques in the Blueprint Design Lab, particularly with sustainability in mind, and this is where future Blueprint Workshops will also be held.

National’s YOUprint Surveys push the company to source the latest and the best, with a commitment to use advanced thinking to make a real difference in the way people live in their home. National calls these Bright Ideas. Things such as smart thermostats to keep costs low, smart locks and cameras to keep residents safe, and built-in recycling areas to make responsible waste sorting easy.

Incorporating these Bright Ideas and others make National’s homes

smarter, more responsive and energyefficient, a very Bright Idea in itself.

“New-home buyers care about energy efficiency, sustainability, their carbon footprint, and are interested in smart home products,” says Pantalone. “They also care about convenience and comfort. We’ve developed Bright Ideas that take comfort to a whole new level.”

Imagine a family centre that also doubles as an office, and as a home-learning centre for the kids.

Or a Drop Zone by the front door to keep things organized. It’s also a perfect area for a sanitization station. These are just a few of the innovations National has developed by listening to homebuyers.

If you would like to take part in the National YOUprint Survey, visit nationalhomes.com and share your opinions and ideas to help make upcoming communities better for everyone.

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LEADERSHIP LESSONS FrOM THe BEST WORST YEAR EVER

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The homebuilding industry went through its best worst year ever in 2020, and 2021 is shaping up to be more of the same.

So hot, in fact, there’s there talk of changes to mortgage regulations and other measures in the new federal budget to cool the market.

The challenge with the GTA, specifically, is supply and cost – there’s not nearly enough of the former, and that drives up the latter. Combine this with immigration numbering in the tens of thousands every year, the result is routine doubledigit price growth.

It all amounts to what some call the proverbial elephant in the room.

“Over the past year, record-breaking home sales and price increases have provoked urgent discussions on how to address the chronic undersupply of housing in the face of skyrocketing demand,” Mike Collins-Williams, CEO of the West End Home Builders’ Association, told HOMES Magazine. “With each passing year, homeownership, especially for younger generations, is becoming even more unattainable.”

We invited a select group of homebuilding executives to share their insights on the state of homebuilding, affordability and how their company stands out. Visit nexthome.ca for the full story.

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One thing we all learned during this pandemic is that you spend a ton of time in your home, and above all else, people want to feel comfortable and safe. Before, homes were about being connected to a larger community or city, but now they’re an escape from the world – a sanctuary.

Our clients want to be next to greenspace now more than ever. Whereas before, most projects were built around subway lines and everything was about connectivity and transit, now the most important amenities are outdoor greenspace and nearby practical retail. In terms of unit sizing and layout, we’re seeing increased demand for “a space within a space.” Before, a lot of

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people preferred open-concept, but now they want divisions and boundaries.

Major cities are always going to see high demand and prices, and the only way to mitigate this is to drastically increase supply.

Toronto is a fantastic place to live and is going to continue to grow and attract more people once we get the pandemic fully under control. Increasing supply is key to limiting prices. Creating more housing and increasing density would go a long way in helping make housing more affordable.

Altree is all about authenticity and being present. We’re able to create the homes and spaces our clients want because we understand our product better than anyone else.

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Senior Vice-President of Development Aoyuan Canada Aoyuan International aoyuaninternational.com

Traditional single-family homes and freehold townhomes are becoming more and more scarce, simply because demand has really outstripped supply. We have, however, noticed that there is a price sensitivity ceiling for buyers who would otherwise purchase a single-family dwelling or townhome, and this has turned their attention to two- and three-bedroom condominiums. Though it seemed, early in the pandemic, that buyers were looking at more space outside the city core, preference was still focused in areas where they could still have easy access to public transit and TTC hubs outside the 416, thus protecting their choice to be able to get back into the city when we eventually get past COVID. .

To address affordability, we need shorter development approval times. There simply isn’t enough supply being made available.

As the impact of the current pandemic was being felt, Kylemore was finalizing our home designs for Angus Glen South Village in Markham. Our wellness initiative was implemented, and we were well along the path to delivering features and finishes that contribute to the health and well-being of the residents. Spacious gathering areas, lots of storage options throughout, generously proportioned bedrooms with ensuite or shared ensuite bathrooms, and rooms dedicated to yoga/meditation and fitness.

FRAnk SPAZiAni Plans that accommodate work and study Vice-president from home requirements. We know our Kylemore kylemorecommunities.com buyers are looking for larger homes and are embracing our customization options, than they may have purchased two years ago.

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Partner National Homes nationalhomes.com

Our philosophy is that “You are the Blueprint,” and we keep close communication with our homeowners and potential customers to understand clearly what their needs are. What we’re finding recently is that home office spaces are now a key feature for almost all buyers. And, of course, the need for outside private space is more important than ever.

In terms of affordability, we’re working on so many creative ways to keep home prices down. Design is one important way that we can give people better functionality in their home, and make smaller spaces live like a larger home.

Our research division is constantly testing new products and materials to find ways to

It’s really important that municipalities, developers and all regulatory agencies recognize this and work together to relieve the bottleneck, so that supply can catch up with demand, and long-range planning can again become the focus, as opposed to applying reactionary approaches. This is paramount in these times, as Ontario and the GTA continue to be a destination for so many around the world to come and settle and to work and raise their families.

At Aoyuan, our focus has been to provide homebuyers with the opportunity to live in complete communities. It’s important that they have choice, not just in the suite they reside in, or the amenities that accompany them, but also choice in terms of transit and mobility, shopping, schools and parks, so they can live the best possible quality of life.

the GTA will be higher, and it may mean that buyers have to travel a little farther to find an area that’s affordable for them.

The pandemic will have a long-term effect, in that many people will be able to continue to work from home. Where less commuting is required, this could be a benefit to those seeking a home further from the core.

Kylemore offers homeowners the highest standards in architectural design, craftsmanship and community amenities.

Our focus has always been a niche market; we build a finite number of luxury homes in desirable communities. The excellent locations, designs and built-in features and finishes we include mean our homes come at a premium price we know may not suit every buyer.

improve the homeowner’s experience and to save them money at the same time. But initial cost is only part of the story. Our Panergy pre-fabricated wall system can save significant amounts of energy and make owning a home less expensive in the long run. It reduces CO2 emissions by three times and can cut your energy costs by (up to) 20 per cent.

At National, you are the blueprint. We start with you and your needs. Then we design homes to suit the way you live. That is why the needs of the customer are the driving force behind every home we build. Because, here at National, it isn’t about all the great features we put in. It isn’t just about our quality or our service. It’s really all about you.

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Director of Sales & Marketing Solmar Developments solmar.ca

We are seeing more connection with a home office, and more demand for the space necessary, as well as for onebedrooms plus den suites than simply a one-bedroom.

There is a greater need for more spacious amenities with Wi-Fi lounges, where people can work or socialize as an extension of their living space.

We are doing the majority of our sales virtually through the DocuSign program, and have made sure that our website and digital marketing have been at a higher level. DocuSign, in most cases, is the new sales office, the new norm.

When we launched King West, we found that people still wanted the physical experience of visiting the sales office to touch and feel the vignettes, see the scale model and handle a brochure, even after they have already purchased their suite –

all with the necessary social distancing.

In terms of affordability, the government process needs to change.

People need to understand the concept of inclusionary zoning regarding affordable housing, and how the remaining units have to carry the cost of affordable units.

It’s about supply and demand: Politicians need to encourage more density along subway lines to add more supply. The more supply, the more the demand can be met and the more the cost can be controlled.

Plaza won the Tarion Home Builder of the Year for 2020. This is largely a result of our outstanding customer service and consistent customer communication.

Despite the pandemic, we closed three buildings this past year, with minimal issues.

It has been a very reflective time for all of us, with so many challenges and changes. What buyers have perceived to be of value a couple years ago is different today. Geographic areas and space, as it suits their lifestyle today, is very important. Purchasers are emotionally connected to the community and are experiencing a deeper connection with their indoor and outdoor surroundings.

We are designing our homes to allow for flexible space with a larger kitchen footprint. With many people working from home or moving to a more hybrid combination, they are looking for rooms that are multipurpose.

We cannot control the undeniable increases in the cost of construction over the next two years. Costs of materials and labour are both up substantially, so, inevitably, there will be an increase in new home prices. Affordability has always been a topic for discussion, but we are still much more affordable than most metropolitan areas. There is a lot to offer here, with diverse multicultural

communities and great education systems, as well as new development that will have areas designated employment to facilitate sustainable economic growth in those areas.

Our condo towers, The Edge, in Mississauga, have outdoor terraces and pavilions that were designed for the community of residents to share and enjoy. The podium suites in our third and last tower, Oro at Edge, have been designed with larger outdoor terraces and covered balconies, outdoor seating, tables and loungers to allow residents to enjoy these spaces and interact.

Upcoming highrise projects in Vaughan, Park Avenue Tower 3 and Bellaria Phase 2, are in the process of design, and we will continue to listen to buyers to incorporate what they want. Ultimately, we design with the buyer in mind and ensure it supports a desired quality of life. It is always the driving force behind everything we do, together with a focus on customer service that extends beyond their closing/occupancy date.

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MARIAM ABOUTAAM

GARY BENSKY

Director of Sales & Marketing & Interior Design, Kylemore

Principal and President, Wycliffe Homes

For over a decade, Aboutaam has applied her background in visual arts and design in her role, where she has contributed to Kylemore’s numerous awards. Her holistic approach provides Wellness in the homes and communities they shape in the collaborative design and development of the company’s new Angus Glen South Village in Markham. Appointed in 2020 to the role of overseeing the Design Studio, and has been involved in completing the interior design of several new models designed to showcase future Kylemore homes. Aboutaam also guides and implements Kylemore’s corporate charity program.

JOSEPH ALBERGA Director, Sales and Marketing, Lindvest Alberga took over the reins of Sales & Marketing for Lindvest in early 2013, bringing with him a strong visual arts background coupled with years of real estate sales experience. That background provides a complete foundation to tackle the challenges and opportunities in continuing to shepherd this dynamic organization, with deep roots in the H&R family of companies, along its path to a bright and prosperous future in the land development and home construction industry.

JIM ANDREWS

50 years’ experience in the industry. Past member of the Board of Directors, BILD. With a background in architecture and concern for detail, has been the driving force in the Wycliffe organization, which has added mid-range priced housing and maintenance-free lifestyle projects to the ever-growing list of high-quality Wycliffe ventures. Currently midrise projects within the GTA, in addition to senior lifestyle residences.

ANDREW BRETHOUR Chairman, PMA Brethour Realty Group One of Canada’s premier new home brokerage and research firms, celebrating over 55 years in business, with offices in Toronto, Calgary, Ottawa, Boca Raton and Collingwood. Recipient of the prestigious Maple Leaf Award CHBA (1987). BILD Hall of Fame Award (2004), two-time recipient of the Riley Brethour Award BILD (1980, 1995). Governor of Builder Marketing Society in the U.S. and “Legend of Residential Marketing” by NAHB 2011. Founder of Canada and Toronto SAM Awards, Member of the International Lambda Alpha Society of Land Economists.

Director of Sales and Marketing, Fieldgate Homes Currently working on a number of new communities within the GTA. Has enjoyed active involvement on various BILD committees for over 20 years and has been a member of BILD’s Board of Directors. Has received the Top Hat Award 10 times for recruiting the highest number of new members annually for BILD, and is a recipient of the prestigious Riley Brethour Award.

MARK BASCIANO President, Mountainview Group A residential, custom, commercial, industrial, land development and property management company with a portfolio that spans the Golden Horseshoe, London, Waterloo and Collingwood. Chairman of the Tarion Warranty Corp. board; a member of the Governance Committee, Consumer Committee and the Regulatory Affairs Committee. Serving as the NHBA President in 1997-98, Director OHBA from 2003-2008, where he served as First Vice-President in 2006-07, President in 2007-08 and director for Meridian Credit Union. During this period he also served as a member of the Credit and Investment Committee, Community Relations Committee and the Governance Committee.

MARK BULLOCH Drive Agency Has enjoyed many years working in the development industry, marketing condominium and single-family communities for some of Canada’s leading development firms. Added to that, over the past 20 years he has worked on such brands as Starbucks, Labatts, Dynamic Mutual Funds, Delta Hotels and Resorts, The Toronto Raptors, The Toronto Blue Jays, Honda, Waterpik, American Express, Toronto Stock Exchange, Sprint, Imax and more.

J. DAVID BUNSTON President, Georgian Communities Active in Simcoe County & Bruce County lowrise and medium density development and homebuilding. Current projects include Windfall at Blue, Braestone Horseshoe Valley, Mountain House at Windfall, and Victoria Annex Collingwood.

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DEAN CAMPBELL

DEBBIE COSIC

Vice-President, Construction & Design, Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities

CEO and Founder, In2ition Realty

Over 30 years of experience in condominium highrise and wood-frame homebuilding. He held the position of COO, Housing for Excel Homes in Calgary, Edmonton and Victoria.

He was VP of Operations for Losani Homes in Hamilton and VP of Construction for Mattamy Homes in Ottawa and Calgary.

Campbell and his teams have been awarded numerous awards, including JD Power and Associates in Ottawa, Consumer Choice awards in Hamilton and AVID Western Canada. He holds a BA in Business and Economics.

Cosic has been in the real estate industry for over 30 years. Sold and overseen sales of over $20 billion worth of real estate. With Cosic at the helm, has become one of the leading new home and condo sales companies, selling across Canada and the US with worldwide affiliations. In2ition offers Market Research, Leasing, Property Management and Design. Cosic has received numerous Awards from BILD and NAHB.

FRANCO CRISPINO Vice-President of Sales and Marketing, Arista Homes

FRANK CAROGIOIELLO President, Royal Pine Homes Over 45 years experience and over 5,000 new homes built across the GTA. Extensive experience in land acquisitions and development. Has recently ventured into the midrise condo market with two new projects, Capo di Monte in Woodbridge, and Hampton Place in Stouffville.

A master craftsman who has a passion for detail on all his projects.

Member of BILD and CHBA. Proud supporter of Sunnybrook Hospital and various charities.

MICHAEL CIPRIANO President, Gold Park Homes For over 25 years, Cipriano has brought a unique vision for homebuilding to outstanding residential neighbourhoods in Thornhill, Markham, Woodbridge, Brampton, Richmond Hill, Barrie, Bolton, and Angus. Current communities include Kleinburg Glen in Vaughan, Encore in Brampton and Riverwalk in Angus. Upcoming communities include Pine Valley and Teston Rd., Clarkway & Castlemore and Jane St. & Hwy 7.

PETER CIPRIANO Developer, CEO, Goldpark Group One of the most respected and experienced names in Canada’s building and development industry. Cipriano has built thousands of homes over his 41-year career and developed hundreds of subdivisons. His broadly based real estate interests include lowrise, highrise, commercial properties and land development. Currently developing in Kleinburg, Brampton, Angus, Maple and Woodbridge.

With nearly 30 years experience in the sales and marketing of New Home Communities across the GTA, Crispino is involved in all aspects of community/product design, ongoing marketing strategies, acquisitions, as well as corporate branding initatives.

R. SCOTT DAVIE Broker, Founder Davie Real Estate Inc. Davie has over 30 years of experience in real estate and has been a trusted advisor to many of the GTA’s top developers. Davie has sold new home and condo projects from Brantford to Whitby, and from the Beaches of Toronto to Newmarket. Davie is recognized as a leading expert on preconstruction real estate sales and marketing in the GTA.

MICHAEL DeGASPERIS President and CEO, Arista Homes Ltd. Vice-President, TACC Group of Companies.

Recognized as one of the top 50 Entrepreneurs in Canada by the Richard Ivey School of Business and is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, the Order of Vaughan and the Order of Ontario. Member of BILD and Tarion, has received several awards, including: 2017 Tarion Builder of the Year, 2018 Tarion Builder of the Year finalist, 2018 EnerQuality Impact Award, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year, the Presidential Award of Merit, Award of Excellence, and the Lifetime Achievement award from the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce. Natural Resources Canada recognized Arista Homes as the 2018 EnergyStar New Home Builder of the Year, and The National Congress of Italian Canadians awarded him the Ordine al Merito award.

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ANDREA DeGASPERIS-RONCO President, OPUS Homes The first of the third generation to join her family in the construction industry. Established in 2011, OPUS has built over 700 homes across the GTA containing elevated signature finishes, while giving back to the communities in which they build. She and her team have been awarded numerous recognitions, including the Young Entrepreneur Award, the Riley Brethour Leadership Award and being named finalists for Tarion’s Homeowner’s Choice Award and BILD’s Builder of the Year.

GABRIEL DeSANTIS President, DeSantis Homes Past President of HHHBA and past Board of Directors for the OHBA. Winner of Canadian Builder of the Year Award. Primarily develops master planned communities, detached homes, townhomes, midrise and highrise condos, commercial and office real estate in Hamilton, Niagara and Halton regions. One of Hamilton/Niagara’s largest homebuilders. Winner of numerous sales and marketing and design awards at both local, provincial, national, and North American levels.

MARCO DeSIMONE President of Royal Park Homes Over 36 years experience in building and development. Member of Tarion, BILD, Rescon, OHBA, Toronto Board of Trade.

Active sponsor of various charities, including Hospice Vaughan, Erinoak, SickKids, Wellspring Cancer Centre, Villa Charities and Big Brothers. Recipient of Certificate of Appreciation for restoring and preserving heritage buildings. Built and/or building in Mississauga, Toronto, Barrie, Oakville, Richmond Hill, Alliston, Milton, Markham, Vaughan, East Gwillembury, and Aurora, among others.

MICHAEL DiPASQUALE CPA, CA-CFOO, Dunpar Homes DiPasquale joined Dunpar Homes in 2009 as Controller of the company and in 2017 was appointed Chief Financial & Operating Officer. Responsible for co-ordination of partnership and joint venture initiatives for the company, managing all accounting and finance functions, property management divisions, IT services, and leads legal negotiations. DiPasquale has been recognized for his outstanding achievements. He has contributed to Canadian Real Estate Wealth, on Business News Network and CitySpark.

FRANK DODARO President, North Star Homes Builder of quality homes with award-winning projects ranging from townhouses to luxurious singles. Also builder of commercial and industrial buildings. Member of BILD and CHBA with 44 years in the industry. Current projects in Richmond Hill, Toronto, Aurora, Oshawa and Ajax. Twice recipient of the prestigious BILD Builder of the Year Award (2004 and 2008).

DAVID EISENSTADT Founding Partner, TCGPR (The Communications Group Inc.) An award-winning PR Consultant serving Real Estate Clients across Canada. Received Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) recognition, Shield of Public Service Award and the Phillip A. Novikoff Memorial Award. Elected the first Canadian Fellow, Public Relations Society of America and the first CPRS Fellow. Former Senator and Member of the Order of the University of Calgary, he frequently writes/comments on the business of PR. Canadian Partner of IPREX Global Communication Platform.

FRED ENNAMORATO District Manager, Toronto, Lennox Industries Lennox is celebrating over 125 years as the leader in home comfort solutions. Ennamorato has been involved in industry for over 35 years. Directly involved with the building industry in Canada for over 25 years. Won L Award for Top Sales Rep., North America, 1995. Member of all major home builder associations across Canada. Proudly visible in the homebuilding community. Supports many charitable organizations, including Habitat for Humanity.

BARRY FEINER Co-Founder, Geranium Feiner leads a multifaceted team responsible for marketing, sales and construction for multiple communities. Geranium was awarded BILD’s 2013 Places to Grow Lowrise Community – for its flagship master-planned neighbourhood in Stouffville, the 2012 Home Builder of the Year, CHBA Grand Sam Award, and numerous design awards. Geranium is a partner in Friday Harbour Resort, Innisfil.

Feiner spent two terms as a Board Member of BILD.

BOAZ FEINER President, Geranium Feiner leads a highly experienced team responsible for lowrise and condominium product design, marketing, research, sales and construction, for which they have received top industry and design awards. Geranium is also known for their expertise in planning and development, undertaking complex master plans on former golf courses such as Allegro in downtown Aurora and Courts of Canterbury in Port Perry, as well as the multi-faceted Friday Harbour Resort in Innisfil.

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BOB FINNIGAN

VICKI GRIFFITHS

President, Heathwood Homes, Principal and COO of Acquisition and Housing, HERITY, which includes Heathwood and Heron Homes.

President, Vicbar Marketing and Communications Ltd.

Past President of BILD (2007), OHBA (2011), CHBA (2016) and past Tarion Board Member.

Active in the Southern Ontario real estate market in residential, commercial, and industrial development. Currently building communities in the GTA and Kitchener-Waterloo.

Specializing in strategic marketing and communications initiatives in the building and development industry across North America.

The company also brings years of expertise to the not for profit, seniors, health care and financial sectors. She has served on the Board of Directors of numerous provincial and national charitable organizations.

PETER E. GILGAN Founder and CEO, Mattamy Homes Canada’s Entrepreneur of the Year (2007).

Is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario and named Outstanding Business Leader by Laurier University’s School of Business & Economics (2010). Has been appointed The Order of Ontario (2012), the Canadian Business Hall of Fame (2013), and the Order of Canada (2014) in recognition of leadership in the homebuilding industry, and contributes to a wide range of community initiatives focused on health education, social services, and community causes.

DANIEL GUIZZETTI President/CEO and Co-Founder, Empire Communities He has been involved in the development of residential, commercial and industrial real estate in North America for over 30 years.

Guizzetti actively participates in all aspects of the business, including finance, investment strategy, land development and construction, as well as acquisitions and dispositions.

RICK GOOYERS Executive Vice-President Construction and Asset Innovation, Sifton Properties Ltd.

DAVID GUMBS

Providing office accommodation, residential rental, new home sales, retirement living, land development and golf communities.

Representative for the LHBA.

A full service agency with a premium blend of smooth talent and proven expertise. Gumbs offers over 30 years experience servicing the marketing, advertising and design needs of Canadian builders and developers.

JOE GRASSO Principal, NGEN Communications An internationally experienced marketing strategist that’s reshaping the way brands are marketed. Grasso understands the power of integrating new mediums with traditional ones to add a new dimension to communicating your brand. He believes that great ideas should deliver real-time results and open the way to new markets and opportunities, and that you know your product better than anyone. Grasso brings the passion of your beliefs to your customers and prospects by being just as passionate as you.

GEOFFREY GRAYHURST President and CEO, Dorsay Development Corp.

Over 20 years of real estate experience in the GTA. Active in residential development and commercial acquisitions, and acts as the global advisor for the real estate interests and investments of affiliates in Western Europe. He is a member of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, the Urban Land Institute, the Urban Development Institute, Building Industry and Land Development, Lambda Alpha International, and is a Professional Land Economist. Grayhurst also sits on the boards for REALPAC and R-labs.

Principal, Diezel Advertising

CHRIS HUTCHINS Marketing Manger, Branthaven Homes Post-secondary educational background in Interior Design, with Residential & Hospitality/ Commercial project experience. Active in the Sales and Marketing management of new lowrise and midrise residential construction and development projects throughout the GTA and the Waterloo/Wellington Region.

TAMI KENWELL President and Founder, Madhouse Advertising Madhouse delivers with passion, innovation and brand integrity, and Kenwell brings over 25 years of sales and marketing experience in the real estate industry to her clients. Leading a powerhouse team of creative individuals, her promotional expertise with builders/developers spans a broad range of lowrise, highrise, commercial and retail products.

Specializing in interactive, digital experiences.

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DAVID KLUGSBERG

ERIC MALCOLMSON

President/COO, L.A. Inc.

Senior Vice-President, Development, Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities

Over 30 years experience in marketing real estate, including highrise and lowrise housing, resort communities, hotel and retail developments and rental housing in Canada and the US. Has worked for developers and agencies, bringing a unique perspective to the marketing equation. Served on the Board of BILD. Awarded the Riley Brethour Award for his outstanding and consistent achievements in residential sales and marketing.

STEPHANIE LANE Director, Sales and Marketing, Geranium Lane holds a key position on the management team, where she implements successful marketing and sales programs for all Geranium’s residential communities. She is known for her innovative and results-driven approach, strategic initiatives and team-building style. Her achievements include numerous nominations and awards at local, regional, and national levels. Active member of TRREB and BDAR. Long-serving past member of Board of Directors, Hats On For Awareness.

Senior Vice-President of Development since April 2019, he leads the national development team focusing on land acquisitions, development planning, infrastructure, residential construction, and capital expenditures. With over 25 years leading hospitality, residential, real estate investment, asset management, and greenfield development projects ranging between $15 million to $250 million throughout Canada, United States and internationally. Previously he held senior roles at Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, and Colliers International.

ANDREW MASSIE Executive Vice-President, Georgian Communities Active in Simcoe County and Bruce County lowrise and medium density development and homebuilding. Current projects include Windfall at Blue, Braestone Horseshoe Valley, Mountain House at Windfall, Victoria Annex Collingwood.

AL LIBFELD President, Tribute Communities

GEOFFREY McOUAT

Tribute is one of the largest builders of homes and condominiums in Toronto. Libfeld has over 45 years in the industry. Past President of OHBA. Past Chairman of Tarion.

Creative Director, Brand Identity Consultant and Principal, McOuat Partnership

FRED LOSANI CEO, Losani Homes. Losani Homes Recipient of over 100 local and Canada-wide homebuilding awards, has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 11 years with Platinum status. Losani Homes has been awarded the Consumer’s Choice Award in the Hamilton region for value and quality for eight consecutive years, as well as the award for Philanthropic Company of the Year. The Losani Family Foundation also received the 2017 BILD Stephen Dupuis Humanitarian of the Year Award.

ROBERT & ED LUCCHETTA Second-generation Principal and President, Lucchetta Homes A family owned, custom award-winning homebuilder of more than 3,000 homes in the past 60 years. Currently active in lowrise residential developments throughout Niagara, notably the flagship communities of The Residences of Hunters Pointe, which won Best Community in Canada by CHBA, Ryan’s Grove, and Davis Heights in Fonthill. Recently recognized for building Canada’s first Net Zero Energy Ready Qualified home, amongst garnering local, provincial and national awards.

Recipient of numerous advertising and marketing industry awards, he has contributed to the successful completion of over 3,000 communities, condominium projects and resort condominiums. His experience also includes work with such brands as Honda, Nestlé, Butterball, Weetabix, Perrier and others.

LIANNE McOUAT Vice-President, Strategy and Client Service, McOuat Partnership A strategic marketing professional with over 25 years of experience in all real estate sectors. A veteran of over 1,000 projects and winner of numerous sales and marketing awards at the regional, provincial, national and international levels.

ADAM MENKES Director of Development, Lowrise, Menkes Developments Menkes oversees the acquisition, planning and development, design, sales and marketing of numerous projects in the Lowrise Division.

Currently he is managing the development of NY Walk, a new townhouse community at Yonge and Sheppard in North York, and Winchester Estates, which includes towns and single-detached community in Oshawa. He is a member of several local homebuilders associations and is an editorial contributor in various industry publications.

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STEVEN MENKES

BEN MYERS

President, Lowrise Residential, Menkes Developments

President, Bullpen Research & Consulting Inc.

Menkes heads the Lowrise Residential Division and oversees the Finance and Accounting functions for the company. Under his leadership, the Lowrise Residential Division has received recognition for excellence in the development and construction of over 3,000 detached homes in communities across the GTA. Currently he is overseeing NY Walk, a new townhouse community at Yonge and Sheppard in North York, and Winchester Estates, which includes towns and single-detached community in Oshawa.

A residential real estate advisory firm specializing in condominium/rental apartment market studies and high-density land valuations. Twenty years of international real estate research experience. Myers is also the Special Market Advisor at Baker Real Estate, assisting in the pricing and analysis of new home developments. As a rental market commentator, Myers and his team produce the National Rent Report for rentals.ca. Co-host of the Toronto Under Construction podcast.

LINDA O’CONNOR Partner, Ryan Design International Inc.

SEAN MILLETTE Director for New Business Development, Builder Insight Group Graduated from Laurentian University with a BOC, specializing in Sports Administration. He started his career working for the Montreal Alouettes before taking on a marketing role with the Montreal Expos in their final season. He helped launch Breville Keurig coffee machine, the Reebok 5K skate into the Canadian market and designed Costco and Sealy’s national learning programs. Fluent in French and in English, Millette is active in the local community coaching and participating in hockey and baseball.

ROB MILLS President & Owner, The Blythwood Group Blythwood Group has a long history of unique design and custom homebuilding, with 31 years of experience in creating active adult communities in Ontario, including Brighton, Muskoka, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and Ridgeway.

Blythwood’s Tradewind Model Home received an Award of Excellence from the Niagara Home Builders’ Association for best overall home design for one storey over 1,800 sq. ft.

Over 26 years of branding and strategic marketing experience. Provides overall strategic direction to clients. A recognized real estate marketing professional, providing insight in all aspects of marketing, including digital marketing, promotion, public relations, website design, touch and interactive technology.

CHRISTOPHER O’HANLON Managing Partner and COO, Sunny Communities O’Hanlon has built a solid reputation on his ability to form productive working relationships with planners, tradespeople, agencies, consultants, and policymakers. Early entrepreneurship at O’Hanlon Construction allowed him to hone those skills and build an early name for himself. With his extensive knowledge, experience, dedication, and an ability to nurture relationships, he is an integral part of Sunny Communities. He pays particular attention to what and how he builds, and remains committed to building homes that prioritize community.

PATRICK O’HANLON Principal, Compass Hill Developments, President, O’Hanlon Holdings Ltd.

PETER MOULDS Partner, Drive Agency Responsible for creative development and art direction since 1998. His extensive experience includes corporate design work for GM, Ford and Carling O’Keefe, as well as packaging, corporate environmental and trade show design and over two decades of experience in design work for major real estate development companies specializing in residential, retail and commercial marketing campaigns.

Has been involved in building and developing over 10,000 homes in Ontario, Quebec and the US for more than 30 years. Currently with Compass Hill, he is developing over 500 townhouse and single family lots in Brooklin, Whitby. Previously co-founder of Kylemore Communities and International Home Marketing, President of BILD in 2000. Recipient of the Riley Brethour Award, Condominium Person of the Year, the prestigious Alumni Award from Ryerson University and the Arbor Award from UofT for his fundraising efforts. His involvement in giving back to his community is lengthy.

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GRAZ PALUMBO

MIKE PARKER

One of two Principals, Democrat Homes

Vice-President Sales and Marketing, Georgian Communities

Responsible for sales and marketing. Democrat Homes offers over 31 years of experience in new home construction and is currently building in three communities: Horseshoe Valley, Orillia, and Richmond Hill.

Active in Simcoe County and Bruce County lowrise and medium density development and homebuilding. Current projects include Windfall at Blue, Braestone Horseshoe Valley, Mountain House at Windfall, Victoria Annex Collingwood.

JERRY PATAVA

MARK PALUMBO

Chair, Great Gulf Strategic Advisory Board and Chair of Ashton Woods USA LLC

Sales Manager, Democrat Homes Democrat Homes offers over 31 years of experience in new home construction and is currently building in three communities: Horseshoe Valley, Orillia, and Richmond Hill.

DEENA PANTALONE Managing Partner, Chief Marketing/ Innovation Officer at Venturon and National Group of Companies Her expertise is focused in the place where real estate and technology meet. As Founder and Managing Partner at Venturon Ltd., she leads a capital group investing in, and mentoring, global start-up companies that develop innovative technologies, products and services for the real estate industry. Pantalone builds communities, condos, retirement residences, commercial properties and develops land throughout Canada and the US.

JASON PANTALONE

Patava has over 40 years of experience in real estate and finance. Before joining Great Gulf, he served as Executive VP and CFO, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc.; Director and Executive VP, CFO and Treasurer, Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust; senior position as VP and Treasurer of Canadian Pacific Limited and VP and Director RBC Dominion Securities Inc. Served on public and private boards in North America and internationally. Currently a Board Member and Chair of the Investment Committee of Terra Firma Capital Corporation.

Member of the Fiera Capital Corp. Independent Review Committee. BA from the UOT and a MBA from York University.

TONI PETTIT Partner, The Morrison Group Pettit has many years experience in public relations, marketing and advertising, as Vice-President with a major builder/developer and also as a consultant. Experienced in the many aspects of new home marketing, she brings a multidimensional perspective to creating opportunities for success.

JUDY PRYMA

M.Sc. BA Econ, President, Managing Partner, National Homes

Vice-President, Clay Products, Brampton Brick Ltd.

Graduate of The University of Western Ontario, Pantalone also holds a Masters of Science in International Housing from the London School of Economics, London, U.K. Specialized in land development since 1999, with an emphasis on residential, retail malls and high-end retirement residences. Has established expertise in land acquisitions, pro forma and budget analysis, land development approval process, construction contract negotiation, building design development and property management.

Past President of the Clay Brick Association of Canada and President of Masonryworx. As a single source for quality, durability and long-lasting style, they develop and manufacture brick and stone products that work together. The trust of their customers keeps them focused on the goal to lead the way in innovation, affordability and lifetime satisfaction. When you purchase Brampton Brick masonry and Oaks Landscape Products, you make an investment in longevity and in stunning aesthetics. That’s an investment that they take seriously.

SHAKIR REHMATULLAH ROCCO ‘ROCKY’ PANTALONE Founder, CEO & Chairman of a diversified group of companies including National Homes Pantalone Realty Corp. and Venturon Development Corp.

With over 40 years of expertise in the real estate industry and extensive interests in land sales and land development. For the past 30 years, Pantalone has been the CEO of National Homes.

Founder and President of Flato Developments Flato focuses on building master-planned communities in Southern Ontario, offering a full range of home designs, from affordable townhomes and semis, luxury singles to midrise and highrise condominium residences, as well as commercial developments. Flato is currently building communities in Markham, Caledon, Oakville, Beeton and the Village of Dundalk.

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ANDREW ROZYCKI

NADINE SOBANSKI

Vice-President, Investment Management, Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities

Sales and Marketing Director, Lowrise Residential, Menkes Developments Ltd.

Rozycki has a long-standing history with Parkbridge and the land lease industry.

Passionate about land lease’s value proposition and is responsible for leading a team dedicated to the performance and growth of the portfolio through real estate investment, strategy development and portfolio management. Since 2009, he has been instrumental in over $500 million of commercial real estate transactions and the establishment of the company’s Asset Management function.

Responsible for the marketing of singlefamily home communities. The company has a prestigious portfolio of innovative and family-oriented communities across the GTA, including Ajax, Brampton, Mississauga, Georgetown, Newmarket and Thornhill, Oakville, East Gwillimbury, North York and Etobicoke. Menkes’ lowrise division has been recognized with numerous awards, including Community of the Year and Best Model Home from the Durham Region Home Builders’ Association, and the West End Home Builders’ Association.

ANNABELLE SONG MIRELLA SARRAPOCHIELLO Vice-President of Sales and Marketing, Dunpar Homes Sarrapochiello leads all sales and marketing activities for multiple new residential, purpose built rental and commercial/retail projects across the GTA. An expert in transforming issues into clear customer value messaging, Sarrapochiello directs the teams responsible for product and product brand development, market research and the sales and marketing strategy for all Dunpar pre-construction projects. Sarrapochiello holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree.

JAYSON SCHWARZ Senior Partner at Schwarz Law Partners LLP Over 43 of practice in the areas of real estate law, including developer, builder and consumer representation; corporate/ commercial transactions; domestic and international business structure, tax, succession and corporate planning. Completed his master’s degree in business law at Osgoode Hall Law School in 2011.

Guiding consumers through the real estate maze for well over two decades through his company and his Legally Speaking column in this publication and Condo Life, he has written for, and been quoted in, several large national publications and newspapers and has appeared as a real estate expert on radio and television.

Marketing, Sales & PR Manager, Flato Developments Strong educational background with two Bachelors degrees in Business Management and Automation (Engineering), and a Masters degree in Communications (Arts). Song has extensive national and international experience in experiential marketing and advertising for over 10 years. She is in charge of all marketing, sales and PR initiatives for Flato. She is also a current Rotary Club member, serving local communities in Ontario.

MARY SYE Energy Advisor for Municipalities and Commercial New Construction, Enbridge Gas Dist.

Over 30 years of experience in the new construction industry, Sye promotes and encourages builders/developers to build energy-efficient buildings. On the board of directors for OSEA and served as a board of director for Sustainable Buildings Canada, Niagara Home Builders’ Association and BILD. Sye is involved in municipal energy plans and with other associations.

She has also been involved with Niagara Women Build for Habitat for Humanity, Toronto Habitat for Humanity, Toronto Big Sisters and Shelter Movers.

BILL THOMPSON DINA SIMONE Marketing Director, North Star Homes Over 30 years experience in the industry.

Director of marketing and advertising campaigns, as well as coordinating and decorating of model homes/sales offices for all projects of North Star Homes. Currently with sites in Richmond Hill, Toronto, Aurora, Oshawa and Ajax.

Twice recipient of the prestigious BILD Builder of the Year Award (2004 and 2008).

Sales Manager, Masonry Products, Brampton Brick Ltd. As a single source for quality, durability, and long-lasting style, they develop and manufacture brick and stone products that work together. The trust of their customers keeps them focused on the goal of leading the way in innovation, affordability, and lifetime satisfaction. When you purchase Brampton Brick masonry and Oaks Landscape Products, you make an investment in longevity and in stunning aesthetics. That’s an investment that they take seriously.

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SUE WEBB SMITH

KRISTEN WILKINSON

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Vice-President, Marketing & Sales, Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities

Actively involved in the new home industry in Ontario since 1982. Her experience includes that of in-house Marketing Director for builder/ developers in the GTA including Geranium Homes, Rose Corporation and Runnymede Dev. Corp., and owner of Webb Smith Marketing Group Inc., a full-service marketing agency responsible for the development and implementation of marketing strategies for many landmark developments across the GTA. Currently engaged as an independent marketing consultant with Partnership Marketing.

Wilkinson joined Parkbridge in 2018 as the Director, Customer Experience, bringing 20 years of industry expertise in strategy, marketing and sales of world-class real estate projects. She sits on the Board of The Blue Mountains Attainable Housing Corporation. She has a Bachelors degree in International Development, an Interactive Leadership Designation, Professional Selling & Sales Management Certificates and a Performance Management Certification from Mount Royal University.

DAVE WILKES President and CEO, BILD A position he assumed in 2018. Wilkes has over 25 years of experience. He began his career with the Government of Ontario. He is a graduate of Ryerson University, and an active volunteer serving on the Housing Committee of the Black North Initiative and previously on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Curling Association at George Brown College. Most recently he served as the Senior VP, Government Relations & Grocery Division at the Retail Council of Canada.

JOHN ZANINI President, Dunpar Homes.

Over 40 years construction experience in both commercial and residential properties. Dunpar Developments Inc. has been building townhomes in Toronto for over 20 years and is currently building luxury townhomes in Etobicoke, Mississauga and Oakville.

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BUILDER PROFILE | BARRIE

BEA TOWNHOMES STATEVIEW HOMES LAUNCHING ANTICIPATED TOWNHOME COMMUNITY SOON New home shoppers who are Barrie bound should register now for BEA Townhomes. StateView Homes will soon launch sales at this muchanticipated freehold townhome community at Essa Road and Ardagh Road in the amenity-rich area of South Barrie. Live in the midst of nature, just moments from highway and transit access, schools, shopping, parks and much more.

The city of Barrie is one of Ontario’s most exciting residential destinations because of the quality of life residents enjoy. From BEA, it’s only minutes to Barrie’s shoreline, which encompasses three beaches, a splash pad, playground and a trail that runs along Kempenfelt Bay. The Barrie Marina, Barrie Yacht Club and the numerous amenities at Friday Harbour Resort lie within a quick drive. A four-season destination, Barrie is also known for its ski resorts and snowmobile trails.

For those who consider eating a sport, Barrie is home to hundreds of restaurants offering everything from fast food to authentic international cuisine. And if shopping is your preferred activity, Barrie has exciting possibilities, including Georgian Mall, which is just a 13-minute drive.

BEA is also close to Park Place, an international open-air shopping experience with specialty retailers and upscaled fashion. Rounding out the amenities is Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, just 12 minutes from BEA. StateView Homes’ tagline “Live Inspired” is realized in every one of its neighbourhoods. For more than 10 years, StateView has provided old-world craftsmanship, forwardthinking architecture and design,

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For more than 10 years, StateView has provided old-world craftsmanship, forward-thinking architecture and design, open-minded innovation, superior customer service and philanthropy.

open-minded innovation, superior customer service and philanthropy.

The company’s ICare program ensures commitment to performing with integrity, commitment, accountability, responsibility and experience. In addition, StateView’s “Harmony Program” involves building homes to a higher environmental standard to save homeowners money, reduce their carbon footprint and enjoy enhanced comfort.

With the greater community in mind, StateView Homes donates a percentage from each home sale to charity throughout the year, including MS4MS. This organization supports Johns Hopkins Hospital in its efforts to research, raise awareness of, find a cure for and support families of

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people with multiple sclerosis. For every home sale at BEA in Barrie, StateView Homes will donate toward this charity. In the past, StateView has donated and pledged more than $600,000 to SickKids Hospital to help families and children in need.

The townhomes at BEA will feature StateView Homes’ renowned quality features and finishes, as well as designs that speak to the way today’s families want to live. Priced from the high $600,000s, these three- and four-storey townhomes are sure to sell quickly.

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BUILDER PROFILE | MARKHAM

ANGUS GLEN SOUTH VILLAGE KYLEMORE’S WELLNESS-INSPIRED MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITY NOW SELLING Kylemore recently introduced a new collection of exquisite home designs to its prestigious new masterplanned community – Angus Glen South Village (AGSV) in Unionville. This innovative neighbourhood opened for sale in fall 2020, offering elegant single-detached homes and upscale townhomes in a wellness-inspired community that will take shape on the former York Downs Golf Course. Adding to the luxury of home design for which Kylemore is well known, Angus Glen South Village will include many diverse elements intended to enhance residents’ well-being, carrying them into the future in comfort and style.

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“Angus Glen South Village is an exciting continuation of Kylemore’s tradition of excellence in earlier home collections,” says Frank Spaziani, vice-president at Kylemore. “The master plan incorporates seamless connections to our Angus Glen Community and encompasses the best practices of good urbanism.”

More than one-third of the former golf course lands will be reserved for enjoyment by the whole community and future generations. AGSV’s master plan includes rehabilitation of habitat within the conserved valley, designated entryways to the trail system, neighbourhood parks, woodlot and ponds, further promoting a connection with nature.

Healthy outdoor activities will be easily accessed. Nearby, AGSV benefits from Angus Glen Golf Club, schools, a major community centre, shops, services, eateries and parks, epitomizing the convenient and all-encompassing way of life Kylemore delivers to its homebuyers.

The location is just a few minutes to Unionville’s historic Main Street, Markville Mall, Hwys. 407 and 404 and two GO stations.

The unparalleled features and location of Angus Glen South Village merit equally distinct architecture.

“The simplicity of farmhouse architectural styling provided the genesis for a new collection of homes with highly tailored modern details,” Spaziani says. “The process initiated by our in-house architectural and design team led to the selection of three award-winning firms to work with us to complete the final home designs. We’re thrilled with the results and delighted by the reception from discerning homebuyers.”

Collaborating firms are RN Design, Hunt Design Associates, and Guthrie Muskovitch Architects.

Exterior materials include architectural stone, brick, stucco, siding and metal panels, combining textured and smooth surfaces creatively. Landscaping will frame the homes in colour and greenery.

The first phase within this multiphase community includes freehold townhomes and an array of detached homes on lots of approximately 30- to 70-ft. widths, ranging from

approximately 2,000 to 6,000 sq. ft. Kylemore’s proactive design will provide future residents with flex spaces to change along with their lifestyle, such as meditation/ yoga spaces, offices and functional mud rooms. Optional lofts, double principal bedrooms, nanny/in-law suites, self-contained apartments, and second catering kitchens enable purchasers to customize their home.

To showcase the many luxury features and finishes at AGSV, Kylemore’s in-house design team completed a fully furnished and decorated model townhome.

Spanning three finished floors, the home flows from level to level, revealing an extraordinary use of space by suggesting flexibility in function and spotlighting areas for key uses. The design theme elegantly combines Scandinavian-influenced

sleek styling and natural materials, with elements suited to a New York City loft. This gorgeous 2,500-sq.-ft. home appeals to families seeking a home for entertaining in style, as well as providing areas for privacy, quiet study and working from home. Throughout, the model’s layout addresses the pinch points families experience, especially during the pandemic.

AGSV homes feature oversized windows complimented by 10ft. main floor, nine-ft. upper level and high basement ceiling heights, infusing the home with natural light, improving ventilation and enlivening the interior. Elevated finishes add luxury throughout. Future-proofing inclusions such as electric car charger connection, the latest energyefficient materials and construction methods, smart home technology for monitoring of heating/cooling systems, and much more combine to create homes of lasting value.

Kylemore creates communities that promote wellness and homes that deliver the luxury that touches every aspect of residents’ lives.

Visit the presentation centre, located at 4500 Major Mackenzie Dr. in Markham; by appointment only. For further information about this oneof-a-kind new community, call, email or visit the website.

905.887.9950 kylemoreliving.com sales@kylemorecommunities.com

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BUILDER PROFILE | DUNDALK

EDGEWOOD SUITES THE RETIREMENT YOU’VE ALWAYS DREAMED OF 44 HOMES Magazine | May 22–June 19, 2021

When you imagine retirement, don’t you see yourself living close to everything you know and love? Close to family, friends, your favourite shops and restaurants? Living an active lifestyle in the place you’ve always considered home?

You can have all of that and more, especially when you hear and experience all that the new Edgewood Suites has to offer.

See what a unique and laidback approach to independent living, in a safe neighbourhood in the heart of Dundalk, looks like. Experience the freedom to live the life you’re always dreamed of, with unspoiled nature, parks and countless amenities at your fingertips.

At Edgewood Suites, you can choose to rent spacious studios, rentals, one- or two-bedroom units.

The building includes a cards room, rec room, multipurpose room, library and a faith room. Residents will enjoy a concierge service, open dining, as well as a guest room and storage lockers. For entertaining, there is a barbecue patio and a lovely gazebo outside.

There will be endless activities for everyone.

There are musical performances and classes on site, as well as gardening opportunities and library activities. Participate in birthday parties, bingos, baking sessions and monthly potluck meals.

Residents will also have access to regular painting classes, movie nights, health and wellness workshops and more.

Community builder Flato Developments is responding to the demand from local seniors who want to stay in the community, and decided to bring its flagship adult lifestyle apartment building to Dundalk. Creating space for adults 55-plus and seniors to live in Dundalk is important to the vitality of the entire community.

When planning the amenities for this adult lifestyle apartment, Flato Developments designed Edgewood Suites to take some of the burden of household maintenance off residents’ shoulders.

Edgewood Suites is also ideally located and will benefit from a recently announced inter-community transit route coming to the area this year. The new Grey Transit Route offers regular service along Hwy. 26 between Owen Sound and Town of The Blue Mountains, and along Hwy. 10 between Owen Sound and Orangeville. A third route also links Owen Sound and Wiarton three days per week.

This added transportation link will benefit everyone who lives in Dundalk and Grey County, improving commute times, and it will make it easier for anyone going to and from the GTA for family visits, shopping or special events.

Around the apartment community, there are beautiful parks, a nearby 77-km multi-use trail that provides breathtaking views of Georgian Bay, and many conservation areas and provincial parks that are just a short drive away.

From inside to out, Edgewood Suites is an amenityrich apartment building in a well-connected location.

It’s the place retirement dreams are made of.

To learn more, visit edgewoodsuites.ca or flatogroup.com

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BUILDER PROFILE | SOUTHERN ONTARIO

Courts of Canterbury in picturesque Port Perry

Geranium ShowcaSeS excellence in Durham reGion Since 1977, throughout southern Ontario, Geranium has implemented a highly detailed and caring approach in all aspects of community planning, home design and construction, to provide excellence in quality and value for the future families who will live there. Geranium’s dedicated team has successfully delivered more than 8,500 new homes through innovative construction methods and materials, and choosing locations that provide access to nature, shops, schools and services that add enjoyment to daily living. The company has showcased and been awarded for its building expertise in Durham Region, including the sold-out community Edgewood, in West Pickering, which was the first residential community in Canada to include a complete 46 HOMES Magazine | May 22–June 19, 2021

greywater recycling system.

Geranium further received acclaim for Courts of Canterbury, its adultlifestyle, bungalow and bungalow-loft community in Port Perry.

Recently, Geranium was the proud winner of three 2021 Awards of Excellence by the Durham Region Home Builders’ Association (DRHBA), including the prestigious Builder of the Year (Small Volume) and Community of the Year Award for Courts of Canterbury. These Awards celebrate excellence in new homes, innovative technology and construction, outstanding presentation, and marketing of projects within Durham Region.

“We’re enormously proud to receive such recognition in Durham Region, where we will be building

more fine communities in the near future, including Asprey Towns, our upcoming enclave of family-sized townhomes at the doorstep to Rouge National Urban Park,” says Stephanie Lane, director of sales and marketing.

Expanding its Durham Region portfolio, in June, Geranium will launch Asprey Towns in West Pickering. This serene community features 22 exquisite familysized townhomes in a remarkably convenient location at Altona Road and Twyn Rivers Drive. Asprey Towns will offer two- and three-storey modern layouts in spacious 24and 30-ft.-wide configurations of approximately 2,300 to 2,600 sq. ft. of gorgeous living space. Features and finishes are suited to families in various life stages, including bright,

open-concept main living levels, three generous bedrooms, two full bathrooms plus powder room(s), recreation rooms and parking for up to four vehicles. Expanding the offering is an optional four-bedroom plan, perfect for an office or study space.

Those seeking a more spacious home will appreciate the affordability and built-in value of Asprey Towns, when compared to single-detached homes in the same area.

Striking exteriors have predominantly maintenance-free clay brick exteriors, welcoming covered front entry, large windows and elegant architectural embellishments.

Ideally located, Asprey Towns is steps from an abundance of nearby schools, shops, services, public transportation and Hwys.

401 and 407, which provide access to anywhere in the GTA. The community is minutes to the preserved greenspace of Altona Forest and Rouge National Urban Park. The Pickering Waterfront Trail is a short drive away for easy outdoor enjoyment. The trail is part of the 900-km system that stretches from Niagara-on-the-Lake in the west to the Quebec boundary. Additionally, a wealth of sports clubs, recreation centres, leagues and lessons are available to all ages in locations throughout the City. Register for more information by visiting aspreytowns.com.

Durham Region’s Community of the Year, Courts of Canterbury, is a premier adult-lifestyle community nestled by the shores of Lake Scugog in the heart of Port Perry, and has been drawing interest from potential homebuyers across the province.

Geranium’s offering of imaginative bungalow and bungalow-loft designs has led to a complete sell-out of the first two phases. The final phase of homes, released earlier this year, is also selling well and a handful of lots remain. Available homes range in size from 1,664 to 2,474 sq. ft. on 42- and 50-ft. lots, with two- and three-bedroom layouts. Each layout features modern living with large windows to maximize natural light, convenient main-floor laundry,

Asprey Towns coming to West Pickering

double car garage and a main floor master bedroom retreat, complete with deluxe ensuite bathroom. All homes include luxurious features and finishes throughout.

Cradled in an established, mature setting, Courts of Canterbury includes membership with the Canterbury Commons Residents’ Association and access to The Centre – a residentonly clubhouse. Here, homeowners

can swim laps in the outdoor pool, participate in a multitude of social and fitness activities, and join planned community excursions.

View a virtual tour and book a virtual appointment. 905.982.2649. courtsofcanterbury.com. For more information about Geranium and to register for Asprey Towns, visit geranium.com.

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Aurora.............................................Queen’s Grove Collection..................................... Yonge St. & Bloomington Rd. ............................................... northstarhomes.com

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Aurora.............................................Allegro Downtown Aurora .................................... 36 Klees Crescent .................................................................................geranium.com

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Aurora.............................................Shining Hill ................................................................ Yonge St. & St. John’s Siderd. .............................................. regalcresthomes.com

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Aurora.............................................Aurora Townhomes................................................. George St. & Wellington St. .........................................................andrinhomes.com

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Brampton.......................................Cleave View Estate By The Credit ........................ Queen St. & Mississauga Rd. ................................................ regalcresthomes.com

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Brampton.......................................Westfield..................................................................... Mississauga Rd. & Steeles Ave. ...........................................................greatgulf.com

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Brampton.......................................The Estates of West River Valley........................... McVean Dr. & Countryside Dr............................................... royalpinehomes.com

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Brampton.......................................Mount Pleasant North & UNION Mount Pleasant .... Remembrance Rd. & Edenbrook Hill Dr. ............................mattamyhomes.com

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Brampton.......................................High Point .................................................................. Mississauga Rd. & Mayfield Rd. ................................paradisedevelopments.com

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Caledon .........................................Ellis Lane .................................................................... Mayfield Rd. & Chinguacousy Rd. ........................................mattamyhomes.com

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Etobicoke.......................................Vita On The Lake 2 .................................................. 2167 Lake Shore Blvd. W. ........................................................mattamyhomes.com

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Etobicoke.......................................Lake Shore Village ................................................... 68 Daisy Ave. ................................................................................. dunparhomes.com

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Etobicoke.......................................Lake & Town .............................................................. Islington Ave. & Lake Shore Blvd ......................................................... menkes.com

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Etobicoke.......................................80 Thirtieth St. Towns ............................................. 80 Thirtieth St. .............................................................................. dunparhomes.com

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Former City of York .....................2650 St. Clair Ave W. ............................................... 2650 St. Clair Ave W .................................................................... dunparhomes.com

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Former City of York .....................2650 St. Clair Ave W. ............................................... 2650 St. Clair Ave W ....................................................................... madisongroup.ca

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North York .....................................Saturday in Downsview Park 2 & Parkside Towns at Saturday......... 2995 Keele St. ............................................................................mattamyhomes.com

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North York .....................................Origins of Don Mills ................................................ Don Mills Rd. & Lawrence Ave. .............................................mattamyhomes.com

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North York .....................................Hounslow Station .................................................... Yonge St. & Hounslow Ave. ...................................................mattamyhomes.com

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North York .....................................Park Place on Patricia ............................................. Bathurst St. & Patricia Ave ......................................................mattamyhomes.com

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Kleinburg .......................................Kleinburg Summit Gallery On The Park............. Kipling Ave. & Teston Rd. ........................................................mattamyhomes.com

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Kleinburg .......................................McMichael Estates ................................................... 10340 York Regional Rd. 27 ............................................................treasurehill.com

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Kleinburg .......................................The Enclave on Nashville ...................................... 99 Nashville Rd. .......................................................................stateviewhomes.com

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Markham and Unionville ...........Canvas on the Rouge ............................................. 9700 Ninth Line ...........................................................................canvasmarkham.ca

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Markham and Unionville.............Cornell Markham ..................................................... Bur Oak Ave. & Hwy 7 .............................................................. ballantryhomes.com

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Markham and Unionville ...........Cornell Rouge........................................................... 655 Cornell Centre Blvd. .............................................................. madisongroup.ca

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Markham and Unionville ...........Riverwalk Meadows ................................................ Ninth Line & 14th Ave. .......................................................................flatogroup.com

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Markham and Unionville ...........Angus Glen South Village ...................................... 9980 Kennedy Rd., #200. .........................................kylemorecommunities.com

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Markham and Unionville ...........Kennedy Manors ...................................................... 4500 Major Mackenzie Dr East. ...............................kylemorecommunities.com

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Markham and Unionville ...........Nao Phase 2 .............................................................. 14th Ave. & McCowan Rd.......................................................stateviewhomes.com

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Markham and Unionville ...........On The Mark Phase 2.............................................. 16th Ave. & Woodbine Ave. ...................................................stateviewhomes.com

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Newmarket....................................Glenway Urban Towns ........................................... Bathurst St. & Highway 9 .............................................................andrinhomes.com

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Oshawa .........................................Southpointe Towns ................................................. Dean St. & Ritson Rd. ........................................................northstarhomesinc.com

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Oshawa .........................................Winchester Estates .................................................. Ritson Rd. & Winchester Rd................................................................... menkes.com

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Pickering ........................................Geranium in Pickering............................................ Altona Rd. & Twyn Rivers Dr. .............................................................geranium.com

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Pickering ........................................Nutowns ..................................................................... Brock Rd. & Whitevale Rd. ............................................................ madisongroup.ca

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Pickering ........................................Edgewood Pickering............................................... Altona Rd. & Finch Ave. .......................................................................geranium.com

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Pickering ........................................Seaton ......................................................................... 1075 Taunton Rd. ...................................................................... fieldgatehomes.com

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Pickering ........................................Frenchman’s Bay...................................................... Liverpool Rd. & Bayly St. ...................................................................madisonfb.com

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Richmond Hill ..............................King’s Landing .......................................................... Oak Ridges ................................................................................stateviewhomes.com

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Richmond Hill .............................Ivylea ........................................................................... Leslie St. & 19th Ave. ......................................................................marlinspring.com

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Richmond Hill ..............................Richlands.................................................................... Leslie St. & Elgin Mills Rd. ...................................................... fieldgatehomes.com

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Richmond Hill .............................Millbrook Park........................................................... Elgin Mills & Leslie St..........................................................northstarhomesinc.com

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Richmond Hill .............................Park Lane Place ........................................................ Elgin Mills & Leslie St..........................................................northstarhomesinc.com

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Richmond Hill .............................Observatory Hill ....................................................... Bayview Ave. & 16th Ave. ........................................................myobservatoryhill.ca

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Richmond Hill .............................Rosedale Greens ...................................................... Leslie St. & 19th Ave. .........................................................northstarhomesinc.com

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Richmond Hill .............................Bayview Gates .......................................................... Bayview Ave. & Bloomington Rd. ...................................... regalcresthomes.com

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Scarborough .................................670 Progress Ave. .................................................... Progress Ave. & Grangeway Ave. ......................................... fieldgatehomes.com

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Scarborough .................................Valleyview Garden................................................... 3012 Kennedy Rd. ...................................................................valleyviewgardens.ca

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Scarborough .................................Upper Summerside ................................................. 743 Warden Ave. ......................................................................mattamyhomes.com

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Scarborough .................................2787 Eglinton Ave. E................................................ 743 Warden Ave. ......................................................................mattamyhomes.com

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Scarborough .................................Twelve on The Ravine ............................................ 1379 Military Trail ....................................................................................905-477-1177

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Vaughan .........................................Hotel Vie..................................................................... 8440 Hwy. 27............................................................................................hotelvie.com

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Vaughan .........................................Evoke ........................................................................... Dufferin St. & Rutherford Rd. ..........................................................treasurehill.com

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Whitby ............................................Queen’s Common ................................................... 1075 Taunton Rd.. .....................................................................mattamyhomes.com

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Whitby ...........................................Country Lane ............................................................ Taunton Rd. & Country Lane ........................................... countrylanewhitby.com

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Whitby ...........................................The Hamptons at Country Lane .......................... Taunton Rd. & Country Lane ......................................................... heathwood.com

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Whitby ...........................................The Boatworks Towns in Whitby ......................... Brock St. S. & Victoria St. W. ........................................................andrinhomes.com

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Whitby ...........................................Park Vista/Whitby Meadows ................................. Cochrane St. & Taunton Rd ................................................... fieldgatehomes.com

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Whitby ...........................................Waterside Villas ........................................................ Gordon St. & Scadding Ave. .................................................. fieldgatehomes.com

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Whitby ............................................The Landing in Whitby Harbour........................... Brock St. South & Victoria St. ................................................................ carttera.com

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Whitechurch/Stouffville ............Blue Sky ...................................................................... 9th Line & Millard St. ................................................................ fieldgatehomes.com

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Burlington/Waterdown..............The Towns at Valera ................................................ 4858 Thomas Alton Blvd. ...................................................adidevelopments.com

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Burlington/Waterdown..............Nautique Lakefront Residences ........................... 375 Brant St. ............................................................................adidevelopments.com

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Burlington/Waterdown..............National Homes in Burlington, ............................ 484-490 Plains Rd. E. ............................................................... nationalhomes.com

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Burlington/Waterdown..............Affinity Condominiums .......................................... Plains Rd. E. & Filmandale Rd. ............................................ rosehavenhomes.com

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Burlington/Waterdown..............Millcroft Towns ......................................................... Appleby Line & Taywood Dr........................................... branthavenmillcroft.com

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Hamilton-Wentworth .................Losani Homes at Barton & Glover ....................... Barton St. & Glover Rd. ..................................................................losanihomes.com

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Hamilton-Wentworth .................On The Ridge ............................................................ Mud St. & First Ave. ......................................................................... liveontheridge.ca

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Hamilton-Wentworth .................Central Park: Midtown & Soho ............................. Upper Red Hill Valley Pkwy & Rymal Rd. .................................. MyCentralPark.ca

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Hamilton-Wentworth .................Tiffany Hill Phase 3.................................................. 288 Raymond Rd. ............................................................................... rosehaven.com

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Hamilton-Wentworth .................Monterey Heights .................................................... Shaver Rd. & Garner Rd. W. ..........................................................dicenzohomes.ca

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Hamilton-Wentworth .................Stonegate Park ......................................................... Upper Wellington St. & Stone Church Rd. E. ...........................dicenzohomes.ca

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Kitchener/Waterloo ....................Wallaceton ................................................................. Huron Rd. & Fischer-Hallman........................................................ heathwood.com

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Kitchener/Waterloo ....................River Ridge................................................................. 90 Deer Creek St. ............................................................................................. activa.ca

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Kitchener/Waterloo ....................Vista Hills.................................................................... 259 Sweet Gale St............................................................................................ activa.ca

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Kitchener/Waterloo ....................Young Condos at City Centre ............................... King West & Young St. ...................................................................andrinhomes.com

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Kitchener/Waterloo ....................Trailside at Grey Silo Gate...................................... 243 Grey Silo Rd............................................................................................... activa.ca

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Kitchener/Waterloo ....................Riverwood ................................................................. 90 Deer Creek St. ............................................................................................. activa.ca

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Kitchener/Waterloo ....................Doon South & Ormston at Doon South ............ 653 Thomas Slee Dr. ....................................................................................... activa.ca

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London ...........................................RiverBend Golf Community.................................. 2200 Jack Nash Dr. ..................................................................................... sifton.com

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London ...........................................Victoria Flats.............................................................. Commissioners Rd. E. & Hamilton Rd. ................................................... sifton.com

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London ...........................................Victoria On The River.............................................. Sheffield Blvd. & Commissioners Rd. E. ................................................. sifton.com

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London ...........................................Caverhill ..................................................................... Clarke Rd. & Kilallay Rd. ............................................................................. sifton.com

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London ...........................................Hudson Park.............................................................. Colonel Talbot Rd. & Pack Rd. .................................................................. sifton.com

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London ...........................................Liberty Crossing ....................................................... Wonderland Rd. S. & Hamlyn St............................................................... sifton.com

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London ...........................................Middleton................................................................... Wharncliffe Rd. & Exeter Rd. ..................................................................... sifton.com

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Milton .............................................West Country Milton ............................................... Regional Rd. 25 & Brittania Rd. ................................................... countryhomes.ca

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Milton .............................................Milton Village ............................................................ Tremaine Rd. & Britannia Rd. ..............................................................greatgulf.com

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Milton .............................................Soleil............................................................................ Louis St. Laurent Ave. & Bronte St. S. ...................................mattamyhomes.com

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Mississauga ...................................5150 Ninth Line ........................................................ 5150 Ninth Line .........................................................................mattamyhomes.com

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Mississauga ..................................National Homes Mississauga ................................ 1240 Britannia Rd. W. ................................................................ nationalhomes.com

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Mississauga ..................................Streetsville Centre ................................................... Mill St. & Queen St. S................................................................... dunparhomes.com

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Niagara Region ............................Millennium................................................................. Portage Rd., Niagara Falls ..........................................................mountainview.com

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Niagara Region ............................Lusso Urban Towns ................................................. Martindale Rd. & Grapeview Dr. ........................................... lucchettahomes.com

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Niagara Region ............................Lyon’s Creek .............................................................. 4382 Mann St ................................................................................mountainview.com

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Niagara Region ............................Portview Estates ....................................................... Simcoe St. & Canal St..............................................................silvergatehomes.com

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Niagara Region ............................Vista Ridge & Vibrant at Vista Ridge .................... 4008 Mountain St. ..........................................................................losanihomes.com

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Niagara Region ............................Davis Heights ............................................................ 1535 Haist St, Pelham. ............................................................ lucchettahomes.com

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Niagara Region ............................Grimsby Waterfront ................................................. 398 N Service Rd. ...........................................................................losanihomes.com

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Niagara Region ............................Saffron Estates .......................................................... Port Robinson Rd. & Rice Rd., Fonthill ...................................mountainview.com

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Niagara Region ............................Lincoln Estates.......................................................... Lincoln Ave. & King St. ...................................................................losanihomes.com

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Niagara Region ............................Riverside at Hunters Pointe................................... 71 Kyntre Trail............................................................................ lucchettahomes.com

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Niagara Region ............................Edgewater Trails ....................................................... Daimler Pkwy & Magnolia Ln, Welland. .............................. ballantryhomes.com

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Niagara Region ............................One Twenty Condos ............................................... Canboro Rd. & Rice Rd., Fonthill .............................................mountainview.com

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Niagara Region ............................Village on the Twelve ............................................. 21 Willow Bank Common St. ................................................silvergatehomes.com

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Niagara Region ............................River Estates .............................................................. Lametti Dr., Pelham.....................................................................mountainview.com

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Niagara Region ............................Timberwood Estates ............................................... Merritt Rd. & Grisdale Rd., Thorold .........................................mountainview.com

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Niagara Region ............................Ryan’s Grove ............................................................. 13 Tanner Dr. ............................................................................. lucchettahomes.com

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Niagara Region ............................Legends On The Green .......................................... Niagara Pkwy & Legends Way ............................................... silvegatehomes.com

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Niagara Region ............................Harbourtown Village .............................................. Lakeshore Rd. & Bardol Ave. .................................................silvergatehomes.com

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Niagara Region ............................Great Blue Resorts ................................................... 612A Welland Ave., St. Catharines .......................................greatblueresorts.com

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Niagara Region ............................West Community ..................................................... 44 Elderberry Rd., Thorold........................................................mountainview.com

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Oakville ..........................................Bronte Meadows ...................................................... Bridge Rd & Warminster Dr. .............................................................flatogroup.com

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Oakville ..........................................Randall Residences ................................................. Trafalgar Rd. & Randall St..................................................... rosehavenhomes.com

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Oakville ..........................................Glen Ashton Estates in Joshua Creek................. Dundas St. & Trafalgar Rd. ..................................................................... menkes.com

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Oakville ..........................................Trafalgar Ridge.......................................................... River Oaks Blvd. & Namron Gate ............................................. dunparhomes.com

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Oakville ..........................................White Oaks Ravine................................................... 1429 Dundas St. ........................................................................... dunparhomes.com

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Oakville ..........................................The Preserve & East Preserve .............................. Dundas St. W. & Proudfoot Trail ............................................mattamyhomes.com

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DAve WILkes

It will be apparent to anyone living in the GTA that the change and growth that have taken place in the last century would have been impossible without transportation infrastructure.

That’s why our association and the industry agree that the region requires a new transportation hub such as the proposed Hwy. 413.

In the last century, the population of the GTA has gone from about 750,000 people to just shy of seven million in 2021. The Ontario Growth Plan projects it will rise to 11 million in 2051. Accommodating this growth, while enhancing the quality of life for residents, has required the building of houses, schools, workplaces, hospitals, leisure facilities and parks – all bound together with a backbone of road and rail.

Without the 400-series highways that were started in the 1940s and constructed in earnest through the 1970s and on – along with GO Transit, which was started in the 1960s and steadily expanded and, more recently, extended subway service – the cities and towns that make up the GTA could not support the communities and economies that they do today. Whether you live in Burlington, Vaughan or Oshawa, the house you live in, the goods you consume and the services you use depend on highways and rail lines that were planned and built well in advance. This is why having an ongoing fact-based discussion about growth and planning is vital.

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A key part of that discussion is the need for transit routes and investment in public transit to enhance the movement of people and goods necessary to address the real growth pressures of today, and in the imminent and longer-term future.

The lands around the proposed Hwy. 413 corridor are already being planned for growth, and it is true that the highway would support this future planned residential and commercial development – but that doesn’t negate the need for it.

Governments at all levels have a responsibility to plan for future growth. This involves difficult decisions that need to be made, with a view for the long-term, and not be revisited every four years during the election cycle.

For more than two decades now, governments have managed growth and development in the GTA by trying to limit expansion and avoid building new infrastructure. They have not succeeded in making the GTA more affordable or liveable.

Instead, we face housing shortages and affordability challenges, along with congested roads and insufficient services and infrastructure. Simply doing the same thing for the next 20 years will be delaying necessary action, a tactic paid for daily by every resident of Ontario.

Planning for growth, including transportation planning, is vital to enhancing the quality of life of every present and future resident of the GTA and Ontario. This is the real issue that deserves to be the focus of serious, fact-based discussion.

Dave Wilkes is President and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), the voice of the homebuilding, land development and professional renovation industry in the GTA. For the latest industry news and new home data, follow BILD on Twitter, @bildgta or visit bildgta.ca.

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