Ottawa NextHome+CondoGuide Feb. 2 - 16, 2019

Ottawa Feb. 2–16, 2019

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

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CONTENTS

CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER

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

Susan Legge Susan.Legge@nexthome.ca ART DIRECTOR

Tammy Leung EDITOR

Marlene Eisner CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sara Duck Amanda Pereira MEDIA CONSULTANT

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FEATURE

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

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ADVICE

INSPIRATIONS

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10 Marketplace

World-class luxury condos come to Ottawa

BY MARNIE BENNETT

14 Keehn on Money

Should you help your adult child buy a home?

BY KELLEY KEEHN

16 Legally Speaking

Pre-construction versus resale condos: Pros and cons

BY JAYSON SCHWARZ

Glossary Definitions of commonly used homebuying terms

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EDITOR’S NOTE

LUXURY CONDO MARKET PERFECT FOR DOWNSIZERS

MARLENE EISNER EMAIL: Marlene.Eisner@Nexthome.ca TWITTER: @MarleneEisner

According to the 2016 Census report, there were more people over the age of 64 than children under 14 living in Canada. Many in the older demographic, known collectively as Baby Boomers, have done well in real estate and are still living in the homes they purchased 30 or so years ago. With retirement on the horizon, selling their homes now could mean a tidy bundle of equity to downsize to a new condo, with perhaps a balance left over to add to the nest egg.

There has never been a better time to purchase a new condo in Ottawa. The market is rich with so many price points and layouts to choose from, but for those who prefer to be pampered, there are new condo projects that offer luxurious homes with large floorplans, nine-ft. ceilings, wall-to-wall windows and high-end finishes in marble, granite and hardwood. With that are also amazing amenities like fully equipped gyms, entertainment rooms with kitchens, pools, spas, rooftop lounges with hot tubs and even executive boardrooms and screening rooms.

Downsizing doesn’t have to mean down-grading.

If you decide to enter the carefree, ‘lock-and-leave’ lifestyle of condo living, let NextHome + Condo Guide help you discover the multitude of options out there to suit your needs and desires.

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REAL ESTATE GLOSSARY Amortization

This process combines the interest and principal together in an established schedule of payment installments, rather than simply paying off interest at the start, which helps to build home equity early on.

Appraisal

A requirement that allows you to get a loan from a bank to buy a home. A home appraisal is needed so the bank can be sure it is lending the correct amount of money to you. An appraisal determines the value of the home based on an examination of both the property itself and historical and current sales data regarding similar homes in the area.

Assessed value

This is how much a home is worth according to a public tax assessor who makes this determination in order to figure out how much city or state tax the owner owes.

Buyer’s agent

This is the agent who represents the buyer in the homebuying process. The other agent is known as the listing agent, who represents the seller.

Cash reserves

The cash reserves are the monies left over for the buyer after the down payment and the closing costs.

Closing

Closing refers to the meeting that takes place where the sale of the property is finalized. At the closing, buyers and sellers sign the final documents, and the buyer makes the down payment and pays closing costs. It is advisable to have a lawyer facilitate closing.

Closing costs

In addition to the actual price of a home, there are also closing costs, which will typically make up about two to five percent of the purchase price, not including the down payment. Examples of closing costs include the mortgage processing costs, title insurance, excise tax and legal fees.

Adjustable-rate and fixed rate mortgages

There are generally two types of conventional mortgages – a fixed-rate or an adjustable-rate mortgage. An adjustable-rate mortgage means the interest rate can change over the term of the loan. A fixed-rated mortgage simply means that the interest rate stays the same through the entire term of the mortgage and is “locked in”.

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ADVICE | KEEHN ON MONEY

SHOULD YOU HELP YOUR CHILD

BUY A HOME? KELLEY KEEHN

Many Boomers have, well, boomed in real estate over the past several decades. Now, a good number of Boomer parents desire to help their adult children get their first home, which is pretty much unaffordable.

So, the question becomes, should you help your kids with housing? And can you?

Jason Heath, fee-only, Certified Financial Planner with Objective Financial Partner says, “Homeownership may be a good idea for younger folks. Part of the benefit of homeownership is not just financial – it’s peace of mind.”

But whether parents should assist their kids is not something Heath feels parents ought to pressure themselves about.

“No parent should ever feel obligated to help their children financially, especially if it’s to their own detriment. That’s the biggest concern I have – parents stretching and compromising their own retirement, simply to help their children buy a home.”

IF YOU ARE GOING TO HELP, NOW WHAT?

Heath advises: “Making a gift to a child is certainly one option. If you do this, it’s important to consider some ‘what if’ scenarios. What happens if your child divorces?

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or daughter-in-law. What happens if you die and you have other children to consider?”

DOCUMENTATION IS KEY

“If nothing is documented,” Heath warns, “one child may benefit at the expense of another. A loan is always an option. Some parents will loan money at a commercial interest rate, so the child is paying a fair rate and they are earning a fair return on their money. This may work in a case when a child can’t borrow enough money from the bank, but then again, if they can’t borrow enough, that tells you something.”

WHAT IF YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO HELP

You hear it every time you get on a plane. In the event of an emergency, you need to put your mask on first before helping

others. But when it comes to your kids, that’s easier said than done. “If a parent can’t afford to help, or even if they’re not sure if they can afford to help,” says Heath, “financial assistance for a child may not be possible. I think a parent needs to put themselves first. Compromising retirement to help a child can be a big financial risk. You may or may not be able to count on your kids if you run out of money and need help from them!”

Kelley Keehn is an award-winning, best-selling author and personal finance educator. She’s also the Consumer Advocate for the Financial Planning Standards Council. Find her at kelleykeehn.com.

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WORLD-CLASS LUXURY CONDOS COME TO OTTAWA

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MARNIE BENNETT

Over the course of my 30-plus years in real estate, I’ve toured just about every possible type of condominium. I’m familiar with every layout, finish and amenity out there. Very little surprises me – but I can tell you that I’m blown away by the level of luxury available today in Ottawa’s condo market.

That’s not to say that there aren’t some great, simple condos out there, with minimal condo fees and basic building maintenance.

These definitely respond to the needs of many buyers. But if you’re looking to be pampered, there’s never been a better time to go condo shopping in this city.

It’s not simply that the quality of available finishes has gone through the roof – although that’s certainly true.

In today’s luxury condos, marble, granite and hardwood are de rigeur, and architectural features such as nine-foot ceilings and wall-to-wall windows are not uncommon. I’ve even encountered bathroom mirrors embedded with LCD televisions: Flossing your teeth need never be boring again!

But it’s the amenities that have really evolved. When I started out, purchasers of luxury condos could expect to enjoy the use of a nice swimming pool, a weight room and a party room. Nothing to sneeze at – yet these features pale in comparison to rooftop pools surrounded by cabanas;

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fully staffed fitness facilities and spas; and the use of executive boardrooms, screening rooms and rooftop lounges with hot tubs and outdoor kitchens. And these are just some of the bells and whistles I’ve encountered in the last couple of years.

Some new condominiums are built in conjunction with boutique hotels, giving residents unlimited access to a full menu of services, including a 24-hour concierge, room service, dog walking and housekeeping.

Need your suit pressed? Tickets to the game? No problem. There’s also the perk of dining at a firstclass restaurant without stepping outside.

Condo living allows a certain carefree way of life. Residents needn’t give a second thought to upkeep and are free to “lock and leave” at a moment’s notice.

Interestingly, today, it’s not only residents who can purchase a worry-free lifestyle; some new condos are available to investors fully furnished, and tenants are

found with the assistance of an on-site property manager. Now that’s what I call service.

I’ve always been proud to live in this world-class city. I just can’t tell you how excited I am that it’s now got the world-class luxury condominiums it deserves.

To receive a FREE copy of a new special report titled “Homebuyers: How to Save Thousands of Dollars When You Buy,” email sales@bennettpros.com Marnie Bennett is a broker and CEO of Bennett Property Shop Realty, a full premium service real estate brokerage specializing in marketing and selling new and resale homes, condominiums and investment real estate. Marnie is the host of the weekly radio show “The Bennett Real Estate and Wealth Show” every Saturday at 1 p.m. on 580 CFRA. bennettpros.com

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ADVICE | LEGALLY SPEAKING

PRE-CONSTRUCTION VERSUS RESALE CONDOS

PROS AND CONS

JAYSON SCHWARZ

The condo market has expanded and evolved significantly across Canada over the last two decades.

Approximately 1.9 million Canadians now call a condo home and one third of all new homes built in Canada’s major cities are condos. With so many new and resale condos on the market, and new buildings breaking ground every day, where is the best place to invest your down payment?

PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONDOS

Buying a new condo in Ontario has a number of advantages. First off, it takes three to five years on average for your condominium to be ready for occupancy and then as much as one to two years for it to actually close. An advantage?

Yes! Why? Because over time, you can save more for a deposit. Based on the past history of the value of your unit, its value should rise, allowing you to possibly have an easier time getting a mortgage, or at the worst, hav an asset worth more on the closing than you paid for it.

Another advantage to a new development is choice. Buyers are able to select their view, floorplans and customize fixtures and finishes. On the flip side, with choice comes an element of surprise. While some developers are getting creative with 3D renderings and virtual reality, 16 NextHome+CondoGuide | Feb. 2–16, 2019

it may be difficult for buyers to purchase a unit from the developer’s site plans.

Ontario’s Condominium Act also allows a buyer to terminate a purchase agreement of a preconstruction condo within 10 days of receipt of all documentation.

During what’s call a “10-day cooling-off period”, a purchaser of a pre-construction suite strongly benefits from retaining a lawyer to review their agreement. Getting a real estate lawyer you trust early in the process can save you time and money in the long term. Your lawyer will be able to negotiate your contract, handle your occupancy closing and register the property in your name once the building is complete.

RESALE CONDOS

Buying a resale condo allows buyers to get a home that’s movein ready. You can see and interface with the neighbourhood, touch and feel the finishes and you know exactly what you are getting. You can review the status certificate and look at the condo fees and

know how accurate they are and whether they will go up in the near future. Resale condos provide a sense of certainty as to cost and expense and also only have one closing, as opposed to a preconstruction suite which has both an occupancy and final closing.

This saves you time and money on the purchase of your unit.

SO WHERE SHOULD YOU INVEST?

In the end, it comes down to your personal needs on a multitude of levels. We recommend you take your time before you start and do the research and make the decision that works best for you.

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

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Features such as Claridge’s most popular floorplans, upgraded interior and exterior finishes, new contemporary elevations, hardwood flooring, quartz kitchen counters, smooth ceilings, glass showers, free-standing tubs in the master bathroom and finished basements, make the River’s Edge family-friendly community the place you’ll want to call home.

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THE AREA

Located in a beautiful, picturesque community in South Ottawa, River’s Edge, as its name suggests, is close to the Rideau River. This is city living with a country vibe, surrounded by natural beauty: 2.6 acres of parkland, easy access to waterfront parks, pathways and ravines. River’s Edge’s ideal location will appeal to young couples starting out, families moving up and Baby Boomers looking to move from a large two-level home to a bungalow. Close to many convenient amenities, including the quaint village of Manotick, schools, shopping, restaurants, banks — you won’t have to go far to get what you need. And if you prefer to venture out farther, Vimy Bridge joins the

community to Barrhaven to add even more shops and amenities.

With easy access to public transit and the future light rail station close by, this exceptional community is where you’ll want to live for a long time.

THE COMMUNITY

Two-storey singles range from 2,118 sq. ft. to 3,500 sq. ft. (not including the finished basement) on 31- 37- and 44-ft.-wide lots.

Also on offer are 30-ft.-wide semi-detached two-storey homes and bungalows, ranging from 2,170 sq. ft. to 2,985 sq. ft. (including finished basement).

Townhomes range from 1,620 sq. ft. to 2,235 sq. ft. with both three-

and four-bedroom floorplans available. The Carlton model townhome offers a double-car garage. Single bungalows range from 1,410 sq. ft. to 1,825 sq. ft. (not including the basement) or 2,010 sq. ft. to 2,500 sq. ft. with the finished basement.

Home prices start in the 300’s, and with 34 floorplans to choose from, you’re bound to find a home to call your own.

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HOT PROPERTIES

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

AVALON ENCORE By: Minto City: Orleans Housing type: Singles, townhomes, condominiums Contact: 613.834.6400 mintoavalon.com

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BLACKSTONE By: Cardel Homes City: Kanata Housing type: Singles and Towns Contact: 613.836.9521 cardelhomes.com

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

CREEKSIDE By: Cardel Homes City: Richmond Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.854.3424 cardelhomes.com

DEERFIELD VILLAGE 2 By: Valecraft Homes City: Ottawa South Housing type: Townhomes, lowrise condos Contact: 613.421.8142 valecraft.com

DIAMONDVIEW By: Phoenix Homes City: Carp Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.461.0277 phoenixhomes.ca

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FOX RUN By: Caivan Communities City: Richmond Village Housing type: Singles, townhomes caivan.com

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

HARMONY By: Minto City: Barrhaven Housing type: Singles, townhomes, condominiums Contact: 613.789.7977 mintoharmony.com

LILYTHORNE By: Claridge Homes City: Findlay Creek Housing type: Singles, bungalows, towns Contact: 613.788.2776 claridgehomes.com

MAHOGANY By: Minto City: Manotick Housing type: Singles, towns, bungalow Contact: 343.961.9401 mintomahogany.com

MILLER’S CROSSING By: Cardel Homes City: Carleton Place Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: 613.253.1959 cardelhomes.com

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ORLÉANS VILLAGE By: Caivan Communities City: Orléans Housing type: Singles, townhomes caivan.com

PLACE ST. THOMAS By: Valecraft Homes City: Embrun Housing type: Single-family homes, bungalows Contact: 613.370.0288 valecraft.com

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

ST. CHARLES MARKET By: Modbox City: Beechwood Village, Ottawa Housing type: Boutique condominiums Contact: 613.301.7782 stcharlesmarket.ca

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SUMMERHILL VILLAGE By: Claridge Homes City: Ottawa South Housing type: Condominiums claridgehomes.com

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

TALL SHIPS LANDING By: The Fuller Group City: Brockville Housing type: Condominiums Contact: 613.498.7245 tallshipslanding@fuller.ca tallshipslanding.com

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

THE GRID LOFTS By: Modbox City: Ottawa Housing type: Lofts Contact: 613.301.7782 thegridlofts.ca

WATERRIDGE VILLAGE By: Mattamy City: Rockcliffe Housing type: Townhomes Contact: 613.421.7127 mattamyhomes.com

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

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Location Builder Name

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

Page

WEST Almonte

Phoenix Homes

White Tail Ridge

Carleton Place

Brigil

Carleton Crossing

Carleton Place

Cardel

Miller's Crossing

Carp

Phoenix Homes

Diamondview Estates

Kanata

Cardel Homes

Blackstone

Kanata

Mattamy

Fairwinds

Kanata

Mattamy

Abbotsville Crossing

Kanata

Richcraft

Bradley Commons

Richmond

Caivan

Fox Run

Richmond

Cardel

Creekside

Stittsville

Cardel Homes

EdenWylde

Stittsville

Cardel Homes

Ridgewood Estates

Stittsville

eQ Homes

Fernbank Crossing

Stittsville

Mattamy

Blackstone South

Stittsville

Phoenix

Fernbank Crossing

Stittsville

Richcraft

Westwood

Stittsville

Valecraft

Rathwell Landing

Barrhaven

Caivan

The Conservancy

Barrhaven

Mattamy

Half Moon Bay

Findlay Creek

Claridge Homes

Sundance

Greely

Phoenix

Shadow Ridge

Kemptville

EQ Homes

Equinelle

Manotick

EQ Homes

Riverwalk

Ottawa South

EQ Homes

Pathways at Findlay

Ottawa South

Phoenix

Pathways at Findlay

Ottawa South

Richcraft

Pathways at Findlay

Ottawa South

Claridge

Lilythorne

Ottawa South

Valecraft

Deerfield Village II

Riverside South

Claridge

Summerhill Village

Riverside South

Claridge

River's Edge

Riverside South

Richcraft

Riverside South

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From $400's

12, 13

From $259's

15

Inquire

7

From $400's

12 & 13

Inquire

7

From $300’s

4&5

From $400's

4&5

From $410's

C8

Inquire

9

Inquire

7

Inquire

7

Inquire

7

From $300’s

17

From $300’s

4&5

From $400’s

12 & 13

From $390’s

C8

From $460’s

2

Inquire

9

From $250’s

4&5

From $250’s

18 & 19

Inquire

12 & 13

From $300’s

17

From mid $400’s

17

From $300's

17

From $400’s

12 & 13

From $380’s

C8

From $400's

18 & 19

From $380's

2

From $3600's

18 & 19

Inquire

18 & 19

From $540's

C8

SOUTH

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EAST Clarence-Rockland

EQ Homes

Clarence Crossing

Embrun

Valecraft

Place St. Thomas

Orleans

Caivan

Orleans Village

Orleans

Claridge

Spring Valley Trails

Orleans

Richcraft

Trails Edge

Orleans

Richcraft

Axis Court

Ottawa East

Claridge

Wateridge Village

Ottawa East

Mattamy

Wateridge Village

Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau Du Parc

Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau Symmes

Gatineau

Richcraft

La Croisee Aylmer

Brockville

The Fuller Group

Tall Ships Landing

Central

Brigil

121 Parkdale

Central

Brad Lamb Realty

SOBA

Downtown

Claridge

Claridge Plaza 4

Downtown

Claridge

Icon

Downtown

Claridge

Fusion Lebreton Flats

Downtown

Claridge

Waterstreet

Downtown

Claridge

The Lofts at Tribeca

Downtown

Richcraft

The Bowery

Downtown

eQ Homes

Greystone Village II

Gatineau

Brigil

Domaine du Vieux-Port

Gatineau

Brigil

Le Columbia

Gatineau

Groupe Heafey Group

NIU2

Orleans

Brigil

Petrie's Landing

Riverside South

Richcraft

Jade Flats

West Nepean

Claridge

Stirling Park

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• • • • • • • •

From high $200's

17

From $370's

2

Inquire

9

From $300’s

18 & 19

From $260’s

C8

From $260’s

C8

From $580's

18 & 19

From $490's

4&5

Inquire

15

Inquire

15

From $540's

C8

Inquire

C2

Inquire

15

Inquire

C7

From $319,000

18 & 19

From $336,000

18 & 19

From $590,000

18 & 19

From $339,000

18 & 19

From $669,000

18 & 19

From $262,000

C8

Inquire

17

Inquire

15

Inquire

15

Inquire

C3

From $210’s

15

From $290’s

C8

From $289,000

18 & 19

NORTH

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CONDO

•

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