Ottawa New Home + Condo Guide – November 20, 2021

Ottawa Nov. 20–Dec. 18, 2021

The first and only complete guide to pre-construction homes and condos

The future of real estate

TRENDS & ADVICE for every type of buyer

INSIDE:

10 QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN BUYING A CONDO

TIPS ON HELPING FAMILY BUY A HOME

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Jacky Hill Jacky.Hill@nexthome.ca EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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Trends and advice FOR EVERY TYPE OF BUYER

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The pool dilemma

Top 10 questions to ask when buying a home for the first time

BY JAYSON SCHWARZ

BY DEBBIE COSIC

Legally Speaking

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Find out what’s trending in pre-construction real estate

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BY TED TSIAKOPOULOS

BY JESSE ABRAMS

Quick Tips Autumn is upon us, and with that comes time management

BY HELLEN BUTTIGIEG

20 Trending A record-setting year for the Canadian real estate market

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BY JOE VACCARO

INSPIRATION

24 Product Showcase Home inspiration

Personal Finance What you need to know about helping a family member buy a home

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Today’s young homebuyers will drive housing market for years to come

The Future of Homebuying 3 real estate disruption we need to prepare for

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I admire the time and attention to detail that builders and developers dedicate to designing the homes and communities they plan to build for families and folks across our country.

I love analyzing the decor and the floorplans of model homes and condo suites, and delight in seeing modern kitchens, grand foyers, and the perfect paint and furniture selections.

Is real estate my vice? Perhaps. But it’s been a wonderful distraction during the pandemic—and a much healthier form of escape than some others I can think of.

With months slowing becoming years of watching the ups and downs of COVID-19 numbers, hospitalizations and deaths, having a home you can truly escape to has become more important than ever.

We, too, need to take the time to prepare and plan before making a move.

This issue is devoted to helping you prepare for the purchase of a new home, and, if you’re helping someone else find a home, helping you help them, too.

Our industry experts offer their advice on current housing issues and trends as well as thoughts on possible future disruptions the industry may face as well.

The Ottawa market continues to run hot, with prices rising and resale homes in short supply, a trend we’re not likely to see change any time soon. Preparation and planning is the key to success. Start here, and be sure to pass this issue along to a friend or family member.

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ADVICE | LEGALLY SPEAKING

THE POOL DILEMMA JAYSON SCHWARZ, LLM

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To swim or not to swim? To rent or not to rent? These are the questions.

I was recently interviewed on CTV’s, Your Morning to discuss the issue of renting out your swimming pool. It seems that the rental business has expanded to include the ability to rent your pool for everything from swim lessons to massive parties.

It’s no surprise that the result has been neighbours who are upset and complaining about noisy parties; police who have to attend such calls; and the City taking too long to enforce noise complaints and on and on it goes.

If you decide to rent your pool, you are stepping into a commercial transaction and in so doing may put yourself at risk. It could be anything

an injunction application or a suit for damages for interfering with your neighbours’ quiet enjoyment of their homes. A bunch of neighbours could get together and afford this by working against you. Defending this could cost a fortune.

THE RISKS

And here is a good question: Does your home insurance survive and cover you if you rent the pool without advising your insurer of the change of risk?

Risks such as: Ŕ UIF SFOUFST EFTUSPZ ZPVS QPPM and house Ŕ B SFOUFS T JT DSJUJDBMMZ JOKVSFE or dies Ŕ UIF SFOUFST PQFSBUF B DPNNPO bawdy house If you are sued, you may have no coverage or you are sued for more than your coverage.

As you can see there is significant risk in participating in these rental programs. Figure out if it’s really worth it. from a minor issue to putting your family and everything you own at risk. I will give a few examples.

Let’s start small. Your home is probably zoned residential. In carrying out a commercial activity therein, you may be violating the zoning by-law in the municipality where you live and could be sanctioned by fine, etc.

Next, the renters could make a lot of noise, make a mess, and aggravate your neighbours resulting in bad feelings and complaints to the municipality’s bylaw enforcement office or the police. This could mean a lawsuit,

AGGRAVATED NEIGHBOURS UNITE

If you are the aggravated neighbour, what are your options?

Complain to the owner of the pool; call the City and have every other neighbour call; and call your council member and make sure everyone else does, too.

If it’s late and noisy, call the police. Record everything so there is evidence. Get all the neighbours together and hire a litigator.

Remember, the more of you there are, the more effective you become. Generally, most people

do not want issues and once spoken to politely and explained it may stop the nonsense.

Finally, how do we fix this problem? The answer can be found in the hands of the provincial government. Legislation exists called the Ontario’s Health Protection and Promotion Act and the Regulations thereunder.

This Act controls all commercial pools in Ontario and dictates everything from water quality to lifeguards. If the government simply added private pools that are rented to the list of pools covered under the Act, then everything would change.

In conclusion, renting your pool can be quite expensive when weighed against the small hourly return received.

Enjoy your pool and remember your rights only extend to the boundaries of your property.

Perhaps the most difficult part of writing these articles relates not the actual writing, but thinking of a topic to address. So help me!

Mail, deliver or fax letters to the magazine or to us, use the website XXX TDIXBS[MBX DB FNBJM JOGP! TDIXBS[MBX DB BOE HJWF VT ZPVS questions, concerns, critiques and quandaries. I will try to deal with them in print or electronic form.

Jayson Schwarz LL.M. is a real estate lawyer and partner in the law firm Schwarz Law Partners LLP. Visit online at schwarzlaw.ca or email info@schwarzlaw.ca with your questions, concerns, critiques and quandaries.

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GREYSTONE VILLAGE GROUND BREAKING

eQ Homes recently broke ground on its third condominium building, The Spencer, in the award-winning community of Greystone Village.

Vice-president of eQ Homes, Josh Kardish said, “Thank you to everyone’s contributions to date, not only for The Spencer but also for the community as a whole. We are so proud of what we’ve accomplished and what is yet to be accomplished.”

Greystone Village has become one of Ottawa’s most complete master-planned communities with places to live, shop, play and enjoy. greystonevillage.ca

Windmill breaks ground on Stone Abbey Residences Windmill Developments broke ground on a new pipeline of comprehensive, community-focused developments recently, marking the occasion with a small ceremony at Southminster United Church in Old Ottawa South.

Flanked by members of the Church, Windmill CEO Jonathan Westeinde was on site to celebrate this important collaboration and the start of construction of the Stone Abbey Residences. The development will introduce a six-storey, 19-unit, boutique building onto a severed piece of the church’s property. Suites start from $1.1 million. stoneabbey.ca 8

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ADVICE | THE FUTURE OF HOMEBUYING

3 REAL ESTATE DISRUPTIONS WE ALL NEED TO PREPARE FOR

TED TSIAKOPOULOS

When I was growing up, my parents always said, “prepare for the unexpected.” Nothing rings truer today, as the world continues to fight a pandemic. In these uncertain times, one thing is certain – the next decade will be very different from the last.

For financially-focused Gen Zers who worry about becoming successful, what will the next 10 years look like? The oldest (aged 24) are already graduating from college and university, entering 10

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the workforce, and will be buying or renting their first home. In general, this generation will be making some tough housing decisions for the first time in the next decade. But what kind of economy will they be buying into? What challenges will they face? What skills will they need to be financially independent and resilient? How can educators, realtors and builders play their part in setting them up for success in the housing market?

Global crisis aside, a 3D wave is coming, and it’s going to disrupt the real estate market. Growing digitization, household debt and aging demographics will change the economic landscape as we know it.

1. THE DIGITAL ECONOMY DISRUPTION

We’re currently in what many experts call the birth of the digital economy – conducted through technologies such as the Internet.

Put simply, it’s the economic activity generated by billions of online connections among people, businesses, machines, data and processes. This digitization will disrupt labour markets, increase supply, keep inflation and interest rates low and increase debt.

To control costs and mitigate the squeeze on profits from a slower growing economy, companies will continue to modernize equipment and processes by investing in digital

technologies. This could shift the production process from labourintensive to capital-intensive.

What this means for Gen Z In the future, workers will be armed with better tools to do their work and their productivity should increase. Meaning, it will take them less time to do their job, negatively impacting the average hours worked per week.

With a shorter work week, Gen Zers craving financial stability may need to diversify their employment options, beyond one employer. This means the gig economy will only grow in size. And, coupled with the prospect of earning less than generations before them, it will challenge Gen Zers’ ability to be financially independent.

Housing affordability is already a growing concern – for owners and renters – and incomes may be hard-pressed to keep pace with higher rents and house prices.

Rental and housing affordability are reaching a tipping point, and more needs to be done to face this challenge head on. Educators, realtors and builders all have a part to play in positioning Gen Z for success.

Occupations that are more susceptible to automation are those that are founded in routine and don’t involve a high-level of social skills. To remain relevant, Gen Zers working in these fields will need to be able to use their digital savvy to innovate and create the tasks of the future.

Financial literacy Financial skills are important for both personal and career development. Few elementary and high school programs across the country include financial education as part of the curriculum. Basics of how the economy works, budgeting, savings and investing are not all mandatory course topics covered

in the curriculum in a holistic manner, although some progress has been made recently. This is problematic, especially if we hope to put a dent in the growth of household debt in Canada. It’s never too early to learn financial literacy basics.

Canadian teens rank relatively well in overall global financial literacy scores, but score lower on more basic questions pertaining to the value of savings and how interest rates work.

A recent Federal Consumer Agency of Canada survey found that households have trouble distinguishing between the amortization and term of a mortgage. They also don’t understand how compound interest works.

How realtors can help Some of the more traditional functions of a realtor have been displaced by technology. What hasn’t changed is the value realtors add to the homebuying process.

Although technology can help package data for buyers to help inform decision-making, some buyers don’t have the experience and intuition necessary to accurately analyze data and act on it. More importantly, buyers and sellers may not have the capacity to negotiate the best price in volatile markets.

Buyers and sellers will increasingly need to leverage a realtor’s expertise to participate in the housing market. In fact, many already are. Recent survey results indicate that 78 per cent of recent homebuyers leveraged the services of a realtor in 2019, up sharply from 61 per cent in 2018.

With housing affordability challenges and a growing need to rely on multiple sources of income to make ends meet, realtors will play a key role. In partnership with lenders, they can help manage Gen Z’s expectations by helping them make more rational housing

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Some of the more traditional functions of a realtor have been displaced by technology.

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decisions, ones based on their budgets and needs, not their wants.

While realtors master the art of helping clients make rational decisions, they also need to stay on top of and adopt the latest digital tools. Gen Z will expect virtual video tours via social media and digital information packaged in a way to provide deeper insights that they can act on immediately.

2. THE DEBT DISRUPTION

The second element of the 3D wave is debt. Debt is a dirty word in some circles, but Gen Z has to understand how it impacts their short-term and long-term financial stability. They have to learn how to foster a healthy relationship with debt, by implementing winning debt strategies now. Their ability to buy or rent a home in the future depends on it.

When saving to buy a home, consider a variable rate mortgage, especially if you can tolerate fluctuations. Why? Eight times out of 10, you would have been better off historically. But take it one step further. Not only should you tie the mortgage to the variable rate, but try tying your payment to a fixed mortgage rate schedule.

This will not only force you to pay down debt and build equity faster, it will help you manage interest rate risk should rates move in the opposite direction.

The foundation for financial freedom starts with a budget.

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a budget. You need to create a monthly budget and make a clear distinction between what you need and what you want, so you can live within your means. Also, steer clear of the biggest budget killers – peer pressure, keeping up with latest tech devices, and emotionally-driven purchases.

The bottom line: Creating a budget and sticking to it forces you to live within your means and allows you to save and get and stay out of debt. This means you’ll be able to build wealth at a younger age.

When you buy a home, your bank or lender will give you a residential mortgage. This is considered “good” debt because it allows you to build equity. The more equity you have, the better off you’ll be, financially.

Owning a home is one way to build wealth, but you can also do it while renting or living at home. If the rent you’re paying is less than what you’d pay on a mortgage payment, you can channel those savings into building a solid financial portfolio with diversified assets, such as stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Again, this takes discipline and the presence of mind to have a budget.

3. THE AGING DEMOGRAPHIC DISRUPTION

Builders, city planners and the community also have a shared responsibility to set Gen Z up for success. How? By promoting more choice.

By 2030, households over the age of 65 will comprise more than 20 per cent of Toronto’s population. This ratio is 50 per cent higher than the previous decade, and represents the maturing of the younger and older boomer generation.

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this will only further restrict housing options for younger buyers looking for space in the next decade.

What really matters for Boomer households is living in a community they are familiar with that provides important amenities, such as transit, retail and medical services.

More mid- to higher-density housing will not only provide seniors with more maintenance-free housing choices in their existing communities, but will also entice more listings and choices for Gen Z, as seniors vacate their existing space. To make this happen, we must embrace and promote collaboration between builders, city planners and the community.

How the industry can help The building industry needs to alter the conversation from housing construction to housing production.

The fact is, most homebuilders in North America build homes the same way they did 50 years ago. The speed of innovation and productivity growth in the construction industry has lagged other industries in Canada over the past decade. This needs to change, particularly given the opportunities that advances in technology will offer over the next decade.

First and foremost, leveraging technology will help alleviate accelerating labour shortages, owing to an aging population, over the next decade. Secondly, by manufacturing pre-fabricated parts in an offsite facility and shipping parts to a building site for final assembly will boost productivity. This will help reduce production costs, which in turn will restrain price increases and provide more affordable options for Gen Z residents.

It is reassuring to see some homebuilders having adopted these building practices, especially in Sweden, Australia and Asia.

Closer to home, a few Toronto-

based companies manufacture different home panels and use robotics for final assembly before shipping parts to local job sites.

The pandemic is a stark reminder of the uncertain times we live in.

Preparing as best as we can for the 3D disruption will be the difference between success and failure. We all have a shared responsibility to guide the next generation along a path of success. We also have the luxury of history on our side.

Identifying best practices that worked over time, while staying clear of practices that didn’t can help achieve better results. The courage of frontline workers fighting the pandemic tells me we will remain resilient in the face of future change.

The opinions expressed are those of the author and should not be construed as financial or investment advice.

Ted Tsiakopoulos is a professional economist and sought-after speaker with more than 25 years of experience analyzing housing and financial markets.

This is an edited excerpt from the best-selling book, Property Trendsetters: Successful Toronto Real Estate Experts Share Key Insider Secrets, published by Fatima Omar Khamissa & Platinum Publishing, and available on Amazon.

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ADVICE | PERSONAL FINANCE

WHAT YOU

NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HELPING A FAMILY MEMBER BUY A HOME

JESSE ABRAMS

Coming up with a down payment isn’t always easy, especially in this hot market, which is why more than 30 per cent of Canadian 16

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homebuyers seek help from a parent or family member.

When buying a home, family members can lend a helping hand in the form of a “gift” or by participating as a co-signer.

Both options are great ways to increase home affordability for first-time buyers and help them enter the market faster.

‘GIFTING’ A PARTIAL DOWN PAYMENT

A “gift” is money given by a parent or family member to help with a down payment. Regardless of the amount, gifted funds imply that the money is not a loan and the homebuyer is under no obligation to pay it back. When you receive a gift, a “gift letter” needs to be

anticipate seeing more first-timers buying with help from their families in the years to come.

ACTING AS A CO-SIGNER

sent to your mortgage company to verify that these funds are in fact for your down payment.

Lenders require this letter from buyers to rule out any further debt obligations and to ensure the source of funds before the mortgage can be approved.

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Ŕ " TUBUFNFOU GSPN UIF HJGUFS indicating that they do not expect repayment Ŕ 5IF HJGUFSōT TJHOBUVSF Ŕ 5IF BEESFTT PG UIF OFX IPNF purchase As many Baby Boomers head into retirement, a great wealth transfer is taking place in Canada, giving many first-time buyers more opportunity to receive financial assistance from family members to buy a home. In fact, one-third of Baby Boomers in Canada’s four major cities have already given or plan to give living inheritances to their family members to purchase real estate. So, we

Help doesn’t necessarily have to come in the form of a cheque. A parent or family member can also act as a co-signer on your home. A co-signer is someone who applies for a mortgage with the primary borrower and legally agrees to take liability on the mortgage and pay off any debt if they are unable to make payments. In most cases, a cosigner is used when a homebuyer lacks the income or credit score to RVBMJGZ GPS B NPSUHBHF 5IF CFOFGJU of a co-signer is that their credit score and income get combined with the buyer, which improves their home affordability and the overall chances of approval.

It’s important to note that a co-signer will be on the title of your home and fully responsible if you stop making your mortgage payments or cannot afford them.

With that in mind, it’s highly recommended to review your financial circumstances in detail and determine a long-term budget before making any buying decisions.

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At Homewise, we receive many first-time buyer applicants who are getting help from family members to make a home purchase. As home prices rise and the market remains competitive, both options make it a little easier for first-timers to achieve their goal of homeownership. For more information, connect with an expert mortgage advisor to explore the various mortgage options.

Jesse Abrams is Co-Founder at Homewise, a mortgage advisory and brokerage firm. thinkhomewise.com

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ADVICE | QUICK TIPS

AUTUMN IS UPON US AND WITH THAT COMES

TIME MANAGEMENT HELLEN BUTTIGIEG

Here are some helpful tips to handle the stress of autumn.

Double the amount you make and freeze it for quick meals on the busiest nights.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER?

Back-to-school and back-towork season is upon us, and even though this year is different for most of us and we may be at home, it likely means more time in the kitchen preparing lunches, snacks and dinners, and less time for you to put your feet up or get other errands done.

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Avoid the stress and expense of last-minute dinner decisions with a little advanced planning.

Ask your family to list their favourite meals and create a revolving two-week dinner menu (with a grocery list to match).

Post it on the fridge so whoever is available or comes home first can start preparing it.

MAKE SCHOOL LUNCHES EASY.

Designate one shelf in the pantry for school snacks only. Transfer foods to airtight containers – you’ll save space because they stack well, and the food will keep longer.

Pack lunches the night before and refrigerate.

Assign an area in the fridge for school lunches and drinks.

several short ones based on the category of the task, i.e. errands, home, calls, computer, etc.

Keep your lists together in a small notebook that’s portable and always easily accessible.

NOW, WHERE WAS I?

If you get interrupted while working on something important, use a notebook or a sticky note to jot down where you left off.

When you return to the task, you won’t waste as much time figuring out where to resume.

MULTI-TASKING REDUCES PRODUCTIVITY.

Contrary to popular belief, multitasking may actually lower productivity.

Switching back and forth from one task to another costs time and leads to frustration and feelings of being overwhelmed.

As a result, stress increases and there is a greater chance of errors.

Although simple tasks can be done at the same time, like watching TV and folding laundry, important, complex activities require our undivided attention.

TWO-TIMING TASKS.

With smaller children, encourage independence by storing their foods low enough for the little ones to reach.

INVOLVE THE KIDS.

You don’t have to do everything yourself. Teach your kids how to do age-appropriate tasks and give them a weekly chore list. You will be helping them to develop important life skills.

After you show them how to do each task, post a step-bystep checklist for them to follow when they do it on their own (use pictures for kids who are too young to read). This will allow them to work independently and gain confidence in their newly acquired skills.

CLEAN AS YOU GO.

Handle small messes as they happen to save time and effort in the long run. Rinse dirty dishes and put them in the dishwasher immediately after use, before the food hardens and sticks.

If something spills in the fridge, clean it as soon as you notice. If you stain an article of clothing, pre-treat it right away.

Keep wipes handy for quick bathroom and kitchen spot-cleaning.

HOW’S YOUR “TO DO” LIST WORKING OUT FOR YOU?

If you find your “to do” list overwhelming and ineffective, consider approaching it differently.

Rather than one long list, create

Double up your simple activities and you’ll be able to do more in less time. Rather than chatting with a friend at the coffee shop, meet at the gym and work out together instead.

Read the morning paper while running on the treadmill.

Hellen Buttigieg is a certified professional organizer, life coach, TV host, owner of We Organize U and author of the best-seller, Organizing Outside The Box. For tips on getting organized, visit WeOrganizeU.com and sign up for the free newsletter.

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TRENDING

COVID ISSUES SUBSIDING, OTHER HOUSING ISSUES REMAIN AS 2021 SET TO BE RECORD YEAR IN CANADA Canada should soon emerge from current market challenges brought on largely by COVID-19, and return to more normal, if uncertain conditions. This is among the key points of the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)’s updated forecast for home sales activity.

“Canadian housing markets appear to be stabilizing somewhere in between pre- and peak-pandemic levels – which is to say, still extremely unbalanced,” says Shaun Cathcart, CREA’s senior economist.

Supply concerns remain across much of Canada, but mass vaccinations and (eventual) full reopening of economies, along with the associated migration and international immigration, present some uncertainty to the outlook over the balance of 2021 and into 2022 – but only from a timing standpoint, CREA says. These challenges will ultimately act as tailwinds for housing demand; 2021 will almost certainly be a record year for home sales in Canada. Meanwhile, 2022 is expected to see significantly fewer MLS transactions, but is still expected to mark the second-best year on record for Canadian home sales.

Another risk to the forecast was to be the federal election, in which ideas on how to fix the housing market took a prominent place. While Canadians can be encouraged that all the major parties were looking at longer-term solutions to the supply shortage issue, it also highlights how there are no quick fixes. Scarce availability of materials and skilled labour during the pandemic is not likely to be corrected on-demand, and there are other barriers to building, such as approvals processes.

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“Ideas on how to fix the housing market (took) centre stage in this election, with many longsimmering issues having had a big spotlight shone on them over the last year-and-a-half by COVID,” says CREA Chair Cliff Stevenson.

About 656,300 properties are forecast to trade hands via Canadian MLS systems in 2021, CREA says. This would be a record-setting number, and an increase of 18.8 per cent over 2020. However, this forecast does represent a downward revision from previous estimates, as sales fell more rapidly than predicted this spring.

The strength of demand in 2021 has been geographically broad-based, and CREA anticipates strong sales growth in every province with the exception of Quebec, where the second half of 2020 was comparatively stronger than the first five months of 2021.

The national average home price is forecast to rise by 19.9 per cent on an annual basis to $680,000 in 2021, little changed from CREA’s previous forecast.

This historically large increase reflects the current unprecedented imbalance of supply and demand, still close to two months of inventory nationally.

On a monthly and quarterly basis, sales are forecast to continue trending slowly back towards more typical levels through the latter months of 2021 and into 2022. Limited supply and higher prices are expected to tap the brakes on activity in 2022 compared to 2021, although the increased churn in resale markets resulting from the COVID-related shake-up to so many people’s lives may continue to boost activity above what was normal before the pandemic. It is possible, in fact, that many of the moves associated with changes related to remote work won’t play out until further down the road when we have more certainty about what the future will look like post-COVID. National home sales are forecast to fall by 12.1 per cent to around 577,000 units in 2022. This easing trend is expected to play out across Canada, with buyers facing both higher prices and a lack of available supply, while at the same time the urgency to purchase a home base to ride out the pandemic continuing to fade. Still, with supply at record lows, the national average home price is forecast to rise by 5.6 per cent on an annual basis to about $718,000 in 2022.

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ADVICE | HOME REALTY

TOP 10 QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN BUYING A NEW CONDO FOR THE FIRST TIME 1. WHAT AM I BUYING?

DEBBIE COSIC

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This may sound simplistic, but it is important to understand what “condominium” means and how it differs from lowrise. In a condo, you own your suite and an interest in the common elements of the building.

2. WHAT IS A RECISSION PERIOD?

Once you sign your Agreement of Purchase and Sale, you have 10 days to have this document

reviewed by a lawyer prior to it being a firm deal – meaning final.

3. WHAT ARE CLOSING COSTS, AND WILL I KNOW HOW MUCH THEY ARE AHEAD OF TIME?

Closing costs cover items such as your Land Transfer Tax, the balance owing on your deposit, your enrolment in Tarion Warranty Corp., development charges and legal fees. To find out what the charges will be, ask your sales representative and your lawyer.

I recommend budgeting five per cent of the purchase price to cover your closing costs.

4. WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY MAINTENANCE FEES?

One of the best things about condominium living is having exterior and common area maintenance handled for you.

In addition, you get to enjoy the convenience of amenities at your fingertips like fitness studios, indoor/outdoor lounge areas and more. Maintenance fees also cover things like salaries for the concierge and other paid employees who keep the building running smoothly.

5. WHAT IF THERE ARE AMENITIES I DON’T CARE ABOUT? DO I STILL HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE THEM CLEANED AND REPAIRED?

The simple answer is yes. You may not, for example, care about a pool, but others do – and remember it can be an important amenity when you go to sell your condo someday.

6. WHAT DOES THE CONDOMINIUM CORPORATION DO?

These elected residents make sure the building is maintained and repaired over time. They hire people to handle snow and garbage removal, landscaping, cleaning of common areas (including the lobby and hallways), and provide concierge service.

They also set out guidelines for all residents for privacy and safety.

7. HOW LONG WILL I HAVE TO WAIT TO MOVE IN?

If you buy pre-construction, you will likely have a few years to wait, meaning more time to save money and figure out what you will buy or take with you from your existing home. If you buy

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once the condo is built, your occupancy date may be mere months away.

8. WHERE WILL I PUT ALL MY STUFF?

If you are moving from a larger place, you’ll have to downsize your possessions. Be realistic and ruthless. The less cluttered your condo suite, the larger it looks and “lives.” Purchasing a storage locker for car tires, and seasonal decor. may also be an option.

10. WHAT IS YOUR MAIN ADVICE?

I can sum that up in one word: Ask. Ask your sales rep, real estate agent, lawyer, family members and friends. You’ll be glad you did your “homework.”

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

9. WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?

At cmhc-schl.gc.ca, you can download CMHC’s booklet Condominium Buyer’s Guide.

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GEOLUXE introduces the Reflection Collection, a series of five new colours inspired by the Japanese art of stone appreciation also known as Suiseki (࿜Ꭺ). This collection will take you on a journey of exotic art that is sure to liven your space and heighten your senses. The first two colours, Wool and Greige, are now available exclusively at Ciot.

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Lumberland North Inc. is Canada’s largest vanity showroom. Known for using the highest quality building materials, the company offers a wide selection of products, from stones and marble, to kitchen and vanity hardware, at amazing prices. This family-owned and operated company has been offering products that you need to get the job done for home renovation projects in and around Brampton for five decades. From custom cabinetry to plumbing fixtures and crown moulding, Lumberland North has it all – a one-stop shop for homebuilding and decor. Take advantage of its services in and around Brampton. LUMBERLAND NORTH INC. | lumberlandnorth.com

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OHBA REPORT

TODAY’S YOUNG HOMEBUYERS WILL DRIVE HOUSING

FOR YEARS TO COME JOE VACCARO

The recent federal election officially opens the political season in Ontario, with the provincial election scheduled for June 2, 2022 and the municipal elections on Oct. 24, 2022.

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students, business investment and talented entrepreneurs, it is no surprise that housing emerged as a top-five issue for voters during the campaign. Each federal party focused on the need to build more housing across Canada as the only real answer to making housing more affordable.

The need for more housing across Ontario was the focus of a new report from Mike Moffatt, senior director of policy and innovation at the Smart Prosperity Institute and assistant professor

in the Business, Economics and Public Policy group at Ivey Business School, Western University. Moffatt has been leading a series of data-driven housing commentaries called – Ontarians on the Move.

Baby Needs a New Home takes his data-crunching skills and makes this definitive conclusion: If Ontario wants to meet expected population growth and familyformations in the coming decade, one million new homes will need to be built in the next 10 years.

But, along with that statement and all the data to support it, Moffatt identified that young families with children are leaving urban areas like Toronto and Peel to find family-friendly housing in places such as Woodstock and Thorold. He provides the data to show what is happening in the market-housing world in Ontario.

The report concludes that this will be a driving factor in the housing market for the decade to come.

This report also projects the local housing demand across Ontario’s 49 Census Data Areas, making it a must-read for every municipality as they consider the housing needs of the next generation of #homebelievers in their communities.

Just before the 2018 Ontario election, OHBA launched the #homebeliever campaign. It was designed to be a non-partisan

and values-based campaign to bring people, voters, candidates, political parties and leaders together to acknowledge that the dream of homeownership is slipping out of reach. It solicited pledges of support for more housing choice and supply across Ontario to help all of us achieve the great Canadian dream of homeownership.

Today at Queen’s Park, there are more than 70 Members of Provincial Parliament who are #homebelievers.

There has been a tremendous amount of positive work done by the Ontario government, including its signature housing bill, the More Homes, More Choice Act. The results are beginning to show, with 2020 having the most housing starts in the past 10 years, and 2021 expected to have the most starts in the last 20 years.

Baby Needs a New Home makes it clear that family formations are driving the housing demands in our communities. To make housing available, attainable and sustainable, we need champions in government, industry and communities to help these #hombeliever families achieve the great Canadian dream of homeownership.

Joe Vaccaro is the former CEO of the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA), the voice of the residential construction industry in Ontario, representing 4,000 member companies, and organized into 29 local associations across the province.

The industry contributes more than $56 billion to Ontario’s economy, employing more than 336,000 people across the province. ohba.ca

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There’s something about wood UIBU NBLFT JU TP BQQFBMJOH *UōT warm, inviting and lends itself to any decor style. Wood has personality and character; and decorating with a variety of wood finishes has a way of adding a certain richness to a space. The organic movement of some grains can often have an art-like influence in a room, reaching well beyond its traditional usages.

From simple accessories, to lighting, beautiful contemporary bathroom faucets, wall and ceiling cladding, furniture, kitchen accents and more, incorporating wood in your home, outside of flooring, is only limited by your creativity.

"T B EFTJHOFS * MPWF UIF WFSTBUJMF nature of wood, and how its nearly endless array of colours and grain options can complement, and sometimes even dictate the style within a space.

Whether you’re more in line with a light, airy and modern vibe, or love the rich, dark more formal woods, *ōN TVSF ZPV DBO BHSFF UIBU BEEJOH wood accents to your home creates depth in your design. However, working with wood is not just about simply incorporating it in your decor or using it creatively, it’s also about NJYJOH XPPE UPOFT UP DSFBUF B NPSF stylish and elevated space.

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blend anything else, such as DPMPVS UFYUVSFT PS TUZMFT JUōT BMM about creating continuity – a story, of sorts. You need to pay attention to key details such as grain, undertones, and finish to successfully blend your woods, as well as the overall style of the space and how the placement, usage and proportion of your wood accents balance within the room.

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NEW HOME & CONDO DEVELOPMENTS

FIND YOUR NEXT HOME These listings offer a comprehensive overview of new-home and condo developments currently available throughout the Greater Ottawa Area and the Gatineau.

Legend: D = Detached SD = Semi–Detached B = Bungalow TH = Townhome TR = Terrace C = Condo = Highlighted listings are advertised in this issue of New Home + Condo Guide. Please refer to page number for more information.

LOCATION

BUILDER

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PROPERTY TYPE

FROM

Almonte

Phoenix Homes

White Tail Ridge 44 Sopwith Pvt, Ottawa

Almonte

Neilcorp

Mill Run, Marshall’s Bay Meadows

D

Arnprior

Campanale

Callahan Estates

D

Arnprior

Cedarstone Homes

The Fairgrounds

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Arnprior

Mackie Homes

The Fairgrounds

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Carleton Place

Cardel

Miller’s Crossing 2 Flegg Way

D

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TH

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Carleton Place

Longwood Builders

Coleman Central

D

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Carp

Phoenix Homes

Diamondview Estate 44 Sopwith Pvt, Ottawa

D

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B

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$534’s

Carp

Mattino Developments

Diamondview Estates

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Kanata

Cardel

Blackstone 106 Westphalian

D

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TH

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Kanata

Claridge

Bridlewood Trails

D

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TH

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Kanata

Mattamy

Blackstone South

D

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TH

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Kanata

Mattamy

Connections in Kanata

D

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TH

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Kanata

Minto

Arcadia, Morgan’s Creek

D

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TH

Kanata

Metric Homes

Trail View

D

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TH

Kanata

Richcraft

Bradley Commons

D

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B

Kanata

Uniform

Richardson Ridge

D

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Kanata

Urbandale

Bradley Commons

D

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Richmond

Caivan

Fox Run 302 Meynell Road

D

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Richmond

Cardel

Creekside 764 Kirkham Crescent

D

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Richmond

Cedarstone

Kings Creek, Richmond Oaks

D

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Richmond

Mattamy Homes

Richmond Meadows

D

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Richmond

Metric Homes

Fox Run

D

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Richmond

Talos Homes

Richmond Square

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613-470-1336 phoenix.ca

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TH

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neilcorphomes.com

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TH

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campanale.com

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613-253-1959 cardelhomes.com

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longwoodbuilders.com

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613-470-1336 phoenix.ca

2, 3

2, 3

mattino.ca

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613-836-9521 cardelhomes.com

9

C

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claridgehomes.com

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$385’s

mattamyhomes.com

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$704’s

mattamyhomes.com

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TR

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TH

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$596’s

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TH

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TH

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minto.com

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metrichomes.com

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richcraft.com

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uniformdevelopments.com

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urbandaleconstruction.com

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613-518-2364 caivan.com

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613-444-0440 cardelhomes.com

9

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cedarstonehomes.com

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metrichomes.com

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LOCATION

BUILDER

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PROPERTY TYPE

Richmond

Mattamy Homes

Richmond Meadows

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Stittsville

Cardel

EdenWylde 106 Westphalian

D

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TH

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Stittsville

Claridge

Westwood

D

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B

TH

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Stittsville

eQ Homes

Fernbank Crossing 632 Cope Drive

Stittsville

Patten Homes

Stittsville

Richcraft

Stittsville Stittsville

D

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B

Shea Village

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Fernbank Crossing, Westwood

D

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Tartan

EdenWylde

D

Tamarack

Westwood, Edenwylde

Nepean

Maple Leaf

West Centretown

FROM

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613-435-5704 cardelhomes.com

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claridgehomes.com

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$566’s

613-404-8075 eqhomes.ca

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richcraft.com

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tartanhomes.com

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TH

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tamarackhomes.com

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The Village at the Schoolyard

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mapleleafcustomhomes.ca

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Icon

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claridgehomes.com

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Ashcroft

reResidences

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ashcrofthomes.ca

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Centretown

Brad Lamb Realty

SoBa

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sobaottawa.com

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Centretown

Claridge

101 on the River

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TH

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claridgehomes.com

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613-218-8536 claridgehomes.com

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Central

Centretown

Claridge

Claridge Moon

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Centretown

Claridge

Claridge Royale

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C

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claridgehomes.com

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Centretown

Richcraft

The Bowery

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C

346

richcraft.com

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Centretown

Richcraft

The Charlotte

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C

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thecharlottecondos.com

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Centretown

Dream Investment

Zibi

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zibi.ca

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Lowertown

claridgehomes.com

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613-569-3043

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uniformdevelopments.com

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613-518-2364 caivan.com

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Claridge

Waterstreet

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C

$461

Old Ottawa East

eQ Homes

Greystone Village II 175A Main Street

D

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TH

–

C

Inquire

Old Ottawa East

Uniform

The Avenues

D

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TH

–

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Barrhaven

Caivan

The Conservancy , The Ridge #115-4100 Strandherd Drive

D

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TH

–

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Barrhaven

Mattamy

Half Moon Bay

D

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TH

–

C

$462’s

mattamyhomes.com

–

Barrhaven

Mattamy

Promenade

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–

–

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$389’s

mattamyhomes.com

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Barrhaven

Phoenix

Junction

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TH

–

C

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Coming Soon

Barrhaven

Uniform

Grandview Court

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B

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uniformdevelopments.com

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Barrhaven

Minto

Harmony, Quinn’s Pointe

D

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TH

TR

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Inquire

minto.com

–

Barrhaven

Glenview Homes

Flagstaff

D

–

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TH

–

–

–

glenviewhomes.com

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Findlay Creek

Claridge

Sundance

D

–

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TH

–

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$516’s

claridgehomes.com

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Findlay Creek

Claridge

Lilythorne

D

–

B

TH

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$506

claridgehomes.com

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Findlay Creek

eQ Homes

Pathways at Findlay Creek 122 Dun Skipper Road

D

SD

B

–

–

C

$400’s

613-822-7247 eqhomes.ca

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Findlay Creek

Phoenix

Pathways at Findlay Creek 114 Dun Skipper Road

D

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B

TH

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$400’s

613-219-6862 phoenixhomes.ca

2, 3

Findlay Creek

Richcraft

Pathways at Findlay Creek

D

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TH

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$412’s

richcraft.com

South

2, 3

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LOCATION

BUILDER

SITE NAME

PROPERTY TYPE

Findlay Creek

FROM

CONTACT

Tartan

Findlay Creek Village

D

–

B

TH

–

–

–

tartanhomes.com

–

Findlay Creek

Tamarack

Findlay Creek Village

D

–

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TH

–

–

–

tamarackhomes.com

–

Findlay Creek

HN Homes

Cowan’s Grove

D

–

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TH

–

–

–

hnhomes.com

–

Findlay Creek

Urbandale

Cowan’s Grove

D

–

B

TH

–

–

–

urbandaleconstruction.com

–

Greely

Phoenix

Shadow Ridge

D

–

B

TH

–

–

Inquire

Greely

Parkview Homes

Lakeland Meadows

D

–

–

–

–

–

–

Kemptville

eQ Homes

Equinelle 74 eQuinelle Drive

D

SD

–

TH

–

–

Manotick

eQ Homes

Riverwalk

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–

B

–

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Manotick

Minto

Mahogany

D

–

B

TH

Manotick

Uniform

Maple Creek Estates

D

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–

Ottawa South

Valecraft

Deerfield Village 2

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–

TH

Riverside South

Claridge

River’s Edge

D

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Riverside South

Richcraft

Riverside South

D

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Riverside South

HN Homes

Riverside South

D

Riverside South

Urbandale

Riverside South

Riverside South

Urbandale

ClarenceRockland

613-823-9227 phoenixhomes.ca

PG.

2, 3

parkviewhomes.info

–

$300’s

613-258-6488 eqhomes.ca

13

–

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613-618-3204 eqhomes.ca

13

–

–

Inquire

minto.com

–

–

–

–

Coming Soon

–

–

C

Inquire

valecraft.com

–

TH

–

–

$516’s

claridghomes.com

–

–

TH

–

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$494’s

richcraft.com

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–

–

TH

–

–

–

hnhomes.com

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D

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TH

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urbandaleconstruction.com

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Jazz Condos, Allora Condos

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–

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urbandaleconstruction.com

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eQ Homes

Clarence Crossing 235 L’etang Street

D

–

B

TH

–

C

$385’s

613-862-0167 eqhomes.com

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ClarenceRockland

Longwood Builders

Morris Village

D

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B

–

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longwoodbuilders.com

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ClarenceRockland

CH Clement Construction

Morris Village

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chclementconstruction.ca

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Embrun

Devcore

Fauberge Ste–Marie

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devcore.ca

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Melanie Construction

Ste–Marie Hamlet

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melanieconstruction.com

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SACA Homes

Place St. Thomas

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sacahomes.ca

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Valecraft

Place St. Thomas

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valecraft.com

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Ashcroft

Eastboro

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ashcrofthomes.ca

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Brigil

Petrie’s Landing 8865 Jean d’Arc Blvd.

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Caivan

Orleans Village 806 Croissant de Mercier

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613-518-2364 caivan.com

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Claridge

Spring Valley Trails

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claridgehomes.com

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eQ Homes

Provence 1375 Trim Road

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$450’s

613-355-7863 eqhomes.ca

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Minto

Avalon Encore

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minto.com

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Orleans

Richcraft

Trails Edge, Axis Court

D

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TH

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richcraft.com

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Orleans

Mattamy

Jardin Crossing

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Orleans

Tamarack

Cardinal Creek

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SD

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tamarackhomes.com

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LOCATION Ottawa East

BUILDER Mattamy

SITE NAME Wateridge Village at Rockliffe

PROPERTY TYPE – – – TH

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CONTACT mattamy.com

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Ottawa East

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360 Condos By Mattamy

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Corvinelli Homes

Russell Trails

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corvinellihomes.ca

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Melanie Construction

Sunset Flats

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melanieconstruction.com

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Tartan Homes

Russell Trails

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tartanhomes.com

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Brigil

Plateau du Parc 534 boul. Des Grives

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819-776-4663 brigil.com

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Brigil

Plateau Symmes 895-3 boul. Du Plateau

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819-571-4663 brigil.com

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Brigil

Domaine du Vieux–Port 1400 St-Joseph Blvd

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819-777-4663 brigil.com

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Gatineau

Brigil

Le Columbia 376 St. Joseph Blvd.

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613-454-1578 brigil.com

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Chelsea

Hendrick

Hendrick Farm

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hendrickfarm.ca

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