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HERE’S WHERE YOU CAN BUY NEW ON MARCH 23RD. We’re excited to announce 2 new releases in Ottawa coming March 23rd. Explore never-before-seen Village Home designs, plus Stacked Townhomes in Wateridge Village – affordable and stylish living.

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EDITOR’S NOTE

SHOULD YOU BUY RESALE OR NEW CONSTRUCTION?

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

When I was looking to buy a home many years ago, the city in which I lived didn’t have much new construction going on. The only choice was a resale. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve got nothing against buying a home previously owned by another family.

But as lovely as a resale home is, it’s never really the way we want it to be, right? The kitchen is out-dated, there’s wallpaper in every room and the den has fake wood panelling. Of course, you can renovate, but that takes time, money and living through the renovations.

The beauty of buying a pre-construction home is that you can make it the way you want before you move in.

You can choose a floorplan that you like and meets your needs, and there is usually a selection of colour palettes, countertops, flooring and more. So when you finally move in, all you need is your furniture to transform the space into the beautiful, customized home you’ve always wanted.

Newly constructed homes are also covered by the Tarion Warranty, which protects new homeowners for up to seven years on problems they may encounter with their new build. Recently, the province announced a plan to overhaul the Tarion Warranty Corporation. You can read more about it on page 16. And in the meantime, consider your options: Resale or new construction.

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CONTENTS

CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER

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

Susan Legge Susan.Legge@nexthome.ca

COVER STORY

ART DIRECTOR

Tammy Leung EDITOR

Marlene Eisner CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sara Duck Amanda Pereira MEDIA CONSULTANT

Julie DeBoer 613.875.6673 julie.deboer@nexthome.ca

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CHBA 2019 Awards

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Ottawa home builders shine as CHBA 2019 award finalists

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Make a good first impression with your home’s entryway

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14 Ground Breaking eQ Homes’ The River Terraces II breaks ground

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Government to overhaul Tarion Warranty Corp.

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22 Hot Properties 24 Advertisers’ Index

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C3 Condo Smarts Condo ownership Part II: Let the hunt begin

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OTTAWA HOME BUILDERS SHINE FINALISTS ANNOUNCED IN 2019 CHBA AWARDS

The Stanley: Minto Communities

The Rosewood: eQ Homes

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association recently announced the finalists for the 2019 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence.

Recognizing the best in Canadian new homes, home renovations, community development and marketing, projects are submitted from small towns and large urban centres from across the country.

“Our categories reflect the incredible housing diversity in Canada: Lowrise houses, highrise apartments and homes built for ownership or rental purposes. These finalists showcase the incredible innovation and creative design involved in building and renovating homes for a variety of price points,” says CHBA CEO Kevin Lee. More than 700 entries were submitted by CHBA members from across Canada. Nearly 200 judges reviewed each entry, narrowing down the field. A select panel of judges convened in Ottawa to review finalists and select the winning entries.

“Feedback from judges was that the calibre of entries this year was especially high,” says Lee. “Each judge brings unique skills sets and experience to the selection process. This year, the competition increased its focus on the context of the project – who was the home or community built for? Why was the home renovated? So, our judges really had to consider how well the project’s desired outcomes were met. The finalists this year truly represent the best in Canada.”

Two major national awards, one for Marketing Excellence and one for Design Excellence, will also be presented to the home builder who has achieved the highest level of success in the marketing and new homes categories, respectively.

This year’s finalists from Ottawa include: Category: ATTACHED HOMES – Lowrise under 1,500 sq. ft.

Finalist: eQ Homes, Clarence-Rockland, ON: “The Rosewood” with West of Main Category: DETACHED HOMES – Production | Under 1,800 sq. ft.

Finalist: Minto Communities Inc., Ottawa, ON: “The Kinghurst” Category: DETACHED HOMES – Production | 2,201 - 2,500 sq. ft.

Finalist: Minto Communities Inc., Ottawa, ON: “The Stanley” Category: Sales Office – Lowrise Finalist: eQ Homes, Kemptville, ON: “eQuinelle Sales Centre” Category: Design/Décor Centre Finalist: eQ Homes, Ottawa, ON: “eQ Design Studio” with West of Main

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THE RIVER TERRACES II BREAKS GROUND IN OLD OTTAWA EAST eQ Homes held a ground-breaking ceremony March 6 at the Greystone Village Presentation Centre in Old Ottawa East for The River Terraces II condominiums at Greystone Village.

With construction set to begin, homebuyers can still purchase a new suite at pre-construction pricing.

“Destined to become one of Ottawa’s most iconic communities, Greystone Village is truly the ideal destination to live, work and play,” says Tobin Kardish, marketing manager at eQ Homes. Designed by Hobin Architecture Inc. and developed by The Regional Group, the nine-storey condominium is nestled between the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, featuring magnificent views in every direction.

Ranging in size from 300 sq. ft. to more than 2,000 sq. ft., and priced from the mid-$200’s, The River Terraces II offers an exceptional choice of suite designs with expansive terrace views.

In 2018, Greystone Village became one of only three projects in Canada to be awarded LEED ND v4

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Suites are still available at The River Terraces (first phase of the River Terraces community).

Visit greystonevillage.ca/condos-overview for a detailed list.

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Finally, make sure the builder has a strong customer service team with extended hours.

There’s no denying that buying a home is an emotional process.

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Shopping for a new condominium is an exciting process. But as with all substantial purchases, there are important considerations to weigh before making your final decision.

Firstly, if you don’t need to move into a new home immediately, there are significant advantages to buying your condo during a development’s planning stages.

In order for a builder to receive construction financing, 65 - 75 per cent of the suites have to be sold. To reach this goal, it’s in the builder’s best interest to offer better prices earlier on in the sales process. Buying early can result in substantial savings and offers the greatest equity growth potential.

It also allows you a much wider selection of floorplans and locations within the building.

Think about where you want to live. While the most important factor influencing price in real estate is location, it doesn’t mean the priciest section of town is necessarily the best for your personal lifestyle. Consider proximity to your workplace, and to the kinds of amenities you feel are important, whether that means shopping, restaurants, greenspace or recreational centres.

Once you’ve zeroed-in on a particular condominium development, it’s equally important to consider the location of the

unit itself within that development.

Examine how close it is to the elevator, the street noise levels and the quality of the view; often, the higher the floor, the higher the price.

This raises the question, how much do you want to pay? Your personal budget may not allow you to buy the penthouse of your dreams. Weigh what’s most important to you.

Some factors to consider when selecting your suite include functionality of the layout, exposure to natural light, ceiling heights and access to a balcony or other outdoor space.

A development’s curb appeal will affect your enjoyment of your home and its resale value. The same applies to density; the fewer people sharing your development’s facilities, the better.

All condos are not created equal. What’s behind the walls – mechanical systems, for example – is just as important as those things you can see, though admittedly more difficult for a homebuyer to judge. That’s why choosing a builder with a good reputation is crucial.

Research builders. Ask your realtor for information, visit previous developments, speak with current owners and research the equity growth of their homes as compared to others.

Be sure to check the builder’s Tarion Warranty Corporation Rating. Tarion is a governmentregulated organization that licenses all new-home builders in

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Create an inspiring entryway. It’s the first place you see when you step into your home, so decorate it like you would the rest of your space. You can do this by adding personality through wall art and defining the area with a rug.

Art print by Melo And Co. $20. Indigo.ca One-of-a-kind Schroeder hand-knotted rug

by World Menagerie. $1,029. wayfair.ca

Keep things vertical. Space is usually at a premium in a front entrance, so thinking vertically is key. Hang a coat rack or sturdy hooks on the wall to keep your jackets and purses out of the way. Place a slim cabinet or mount a bookcase to neatly hold items that are not in regular use.

Billy bookcase in brown ash veneer. $75. ikea.ca Mid-century multi-hook in acorn. $99-$139. Westelm.ca

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GOULBOURN RECREATION COMPLEX NOW CARDELREC COMPLEX The Goulbourn Recreation Complex, located at 1500 Shea Road, was renamed the CardelRec Complex Goulbourn on March 6. The change was made due to a sponsorship agreement between the City of Ottawa and Cardel Homes Ottawa.

The sponsorship agreement is part of the city’s ongoing Community Champions Program, which provides sponsors with year-round recognition for their contribution to improving the lives of Ottawa residents where they live, work and play. Cardel Homes Ottawa will pay $40,000 a year for 15 years, for a total of $600,000.

“The city of Ottawa is pleased to welcome Cardel Homes Ottawa into this new investment partnership,” says Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson.

“Ottawa is a critical city in our business endeavours and we are thrilled to be collaboratively promoting CardelRec Complex with the city and encouraging a healthy, happy and fruitful lifestyle in our community,”

Left to right: Stittsville Councillor Glen Gower, Greg Graham, President Cardel Homes Ottawa, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, Tanya Buckley, VP sales and marketing Cardel Homes Ottawa.

says Greg Graham, president of Cardel Homes Ottawa: Other Community Champion partners have included: Meridian Credit Union, IceNet Wireless, Richcraft, RBC, Coca-Cola, Minto, Myers, and Swim Ottawa. To date, revenue generated through the Community Champions program total $1.63 million since 2012.

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ONTARIO GOVERNMENT TO OVERHAUL TARION WARRANTY CORPORATION

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Last week, the Ontario government announced the details of its plan to overhaul the Tarion Warranty Corporation in an effort to better protect purchasers of pre-construction properties.

“There are many families across the province who have faced difficulties over the years when seeking a solution from Tarion,” says Bill Walker, Minister of Government and Consumer Services, pictured here announcing the upcoming changes from a site in Port Hope. “For our government one thing is clear, Tarion is broken. That is why I am pleased to announce that we are taking decisive action to put the people of Ontario first by transforming Tarion and strengthening consumer protection.”

According to a governmentissued press release, the new plan will: • Establish a separate regulator from Tarion for new-home builders and vendors to address conflicts of interest.

• Enact legislative amendments that, if passed, will enable the government to require Tarion to make executive and board compensation publicly available and move to a more balanced skills-based board composition.

• Explore the feasibility of a multi-provider insurance model for new-home warranties and protections in Ontario.

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purchasers of cancelled condominium projects.

During the transformation, the warranty program will continue to provide services to new-home owners, builders and vendors.

Three years ago, the Honourable Justice Douglas Cunningham released an independent report with recommendations on transforming Tarion. The report stated there is an “inherent conflict

of interest in the current structure of Tarion that leaves new home owners vulnerable.”

“Establishing a separate regulator for new-home builders and vendors addresses the current conflict of interest with Tarion,” says Walker. “Today’s announcement will help make Tarion more accountable and transparent and provide quality service for the people of Ontario.”

QUICK FACTS ABOUT TARION Tarion has responsibility for administering the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act that was passed in 1976. The act deals with new-home warranty protections and builder regulation.

New homes built for resale or under contract with an owner must be enrolled in the statutory home warranty program and builders must be registered with Tarion.

In 2017, 68,945 new homes were enrolled in the warranty program — 46 per cent of which were condominium units.

In 2017, 5,549 builders and vendors were registered with Tarion.

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Minto Communities Kanata continues to grow

With the launch of a brand-new community and another expanding with a new phase of development, Minto Communities continues to spread its roots in Ottawa West. Morgan’s Creek joins the Minto family in Kanata North on March 30, while a third phase of Arcadia returns to the northeast of the existing community later this spring.

Morgan’s Creek is Minto’s newest community of Infusion Terrace Homes. Also known as low-rise stacked townhomes, they are laid across two floors with two bedrooms, a bathroom and powder room, large balcony, in-suite laundry, and outdoor parking.

Just off of March Road, Morgan’s Creek is a walk away from Ottawa’s emerging technology hub. Homeowners are joining an established neighbourhood close to two sold-out Minto communities – Morgan’s Grant and Klondike Crossing – great amenities, and easy access to the 417, making Morgan’s Creek an ideal choice for first-time homebuyers 20 New Home + Condo Guide | Mar. 16–30, 2019

who work in Kanata, as well as investors.

Morgan’s Creek is set on two parcels of land across a creek called Shirley’s Brook, giving homeowners greenspace right at their front door that can also be enjoyed from the spacious balcony of a Terrace Home.

Avid cyclists will enjoy the great cycling options in Kanata North.

Local streets are great for easy cycling while nearby multi-use paths and more experienced

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routes connect to paths throughout the region’s parks and greenspaces.

Meanwhile, near Campeau Drive and Huntmar Drive, in the heart of Kanata’s entertainment and shopping district, Arcadia is set to release its third phase.

Nature meets great urban amenities in Arcadia. The community backs onto the lush Carp River and its recreational paths, steps from world-class retail shopping at Tanger Outlets and Kanata Centrum, restaurants, and the city’s premier sport and concert venue, the Canadian Tire Centre.

This new phase of the community will bring two new two-storey Townhome models, the Laguna and Citrus, new singlefamily homes like the Frontenac and Darlington across the 30-ft.-, 36-ft.- and 43-ft.-lot collections, and the return of Minto’s Urban Townhomes. Urban Townhomes are three-storey, three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom townhomes with driveways at the back of the home and a doublecar garage. There is generous living space across the main and second floor — with a wellappointed kitchen and oversized island.

All new homes in Arcadia will include Smarter Home automation so homeowners can control the comfort, and monitor the performance, of their home.

Virtual Tours of many different home designs are available on Minto Communities Ottawa website, and model homes can be toured at the Kanata Sales Centre, or at the Avalon Encore Sales Centre at 2370 Tenth Line Road, Orléans.

Morgan’s Creek is on sale March 30, with homes starting from $239,900. Arcadia Phase 3 will go on sale later this spring.

Visit the Sales Centre at 380 Huntmar Drive, Kanata or call 613.788.2770 to learn more, or visit the community websites at MintoMorgansCreek.com and MintoArcadia.com to view floorplans and site plans. nexthome.ca 21

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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

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

PLACE ST. THOMAS BY VALECRAFT

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

DEERFIELD VILLAGE 2

FELTON COURT

ICON

By: Phoenix Homes City: Barrhaven Housing type: Townhomes phoenixhomes.ca

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

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

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

DIAMONDVIEW

GREYSTONE

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

EDENWYLDE By: Cardel City: Stittsville Housing type: Singles, Townhomes Contact: 613.435.5704 Cardelhomes.com

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FOX RUN

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

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

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

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

LILYTHORNE BY CLARIDGE HOMES

ON HALF MOON BAY

ST. CHARLES MARKET

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

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

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

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

STIRLING PARK By: Claridge Homes City: Nepean Housing type: Condominiums Contact: claridgestirlingpark.com

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

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

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

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

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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

BUILDERS: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE YOUR PREVIEW REGISTRATION, NEW RELEASE OR SITE OPENING IN THIS FEATURE, JUST EMAIL THE DETAILS TO SARAH.KHAN@NEXTHOME.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

Minto

Arcadia

Kanata

Minto

Morgan’s Creek

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

Valecraft

Rathwell Landing

Stittsville

Richcraft

Westwood

Barrhaven

Caivan

The Conservancy

Barrhaven

Mattamy

Half Moon Bay

Barrhaven

Minto

Harmony

Barrhaven

Minto

Quinn’s Pointe

Findlay Creek

Claridge Homes

Sundance

Greely

Phoenix

Shadow Ridge

Kemptville

EQ Homes

Equinelle

Manotick

EQ Homes

Riverwalk

Manotick

Minto

Mahogany

Ottawa South

EQ Homes

Pathways at Findlay

Ottawa South

Phoenix

Pathways at Findlay

Ottawa South

Claridge

Lilythorne

Ottawa South

Valecraft

Deerfield Village II

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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

Inquire

2&3

Inquire

2&3

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 $370’s

10

From $390’s

C8

Inquire

9

From $250’s

4&5

Inquire

2&3

Inquire

2&3

From $250’s

18 & 19

Inquire

12 & 13

From $300’s

17

From mid $400’s

17

Inquire

2&3

From $300's

17

From $400’s

12 & 13

From $400's

18 & 19

From $380's

10, BC

SOUTH

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Ottawa South

Richcraft

Pathways at Findlay

Riverside South

Claridge

Summerhill Village

Riverside South

Claridge

River's Edge

Riverside South

Richcraft

Riverside South

Clarence-Rockland

EQ Homes

Clarence Crossing

Embrun

Valecraft

Place St. Thomas

Orleans

Caivan

Orleans Village

Orleans

Claridge

Spring Valley Trails

Orleans

Minto

Avalon Encore

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

Downtown

Claridge

Claridge Plaza 4

Downtown

Claridge

Icon

Downtown

Claridge

Fusion Lebreton Flats

Downtown

Claridge

Waterstreet

Downtown

Claridge

The Lofts at Tribeca

Downtown

eQ Homes

Greystone Village II

Downtown

Richcraft

The Bowery

Gatineau

Brigil

Domaine du Vieux-Port

Gatineau

Brigil

Le Columbia

Orleans

Brigil

Petrie's Landing

Riverside South

Richcraft

Jade Flats

West Nepean

Claridge

Stirling Park

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• • • •

• •

Page

From $380's

C8

From $360's

18 & 19

Inquire

18 & 19

From $540's

C8

From high

17

From $370's

10, BC

Inquire

9

From $300’s

18 & 19

Inquire

2&3

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

From $319,000

C4 & C5

From $336,000

C4 & C5

From $590,000

C4 & C5

From $339,000

C4 & C5

From $669,000

C4 & C5

Inquire

17

From $262,000

C8

Inquire

15

Inquire

15

From $210’s

15

From $290’s

C8

From $289,000

C4 & C5

EAST

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ADVICE ADVICE| |LEGALLY MORTGAGE SPEAKING INTEL

WORKING WITH A MORTGAGE BROKER a client with non-standard credit or inability to prove income, a broker may charge a fee, but in the vast majority of cases, there is absolutely no charge of any kind!

JAYSON SCHWARZ

This issue’s article is a little different. I want to discuss mortgage brokers and their role in the home purchase process.

WHEN DO I NEED A MORTGAGE BROKER?

WHO IS AND WHY USE A MORTGAGE BROKER?

Just as an insurance broker finds the best deal on insurance, a mortgage broker finds the best deal on a mortgage. Mortgage brokers are licensed by the Province of Ontario and carry insurance. The mortgage broker of today strives for excellence and many have obtained an Accredited Mortgage Professional (AMP) designation. In order to obtain the designation, mortgage brokers must meet very strict requirements of education, ethics, experience and professionalism.

AMPs are committed to the highest ethical, moral and educational standards. For more information on AMPs, see The Canadian Institute of Mortgage Brokers and Lenders website at cimbl.ca.

Mortgage brokers, unless directly under a single bank or lender’s control, are independent and deal with several different financial institutions, including the five big banks. This means, a mortgage broker’s advice is impartial and based on whatever is in the client’s best interest.

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mortgage rate markets and have direct access to several different lenders. In addition, while some consumers may not enjoy negotiating with financial institutions, this is the broker’s best skill. Brokers will make sure their client obtains the most attractive rate currently on offer along with the most flexible options suited for their situation. They are able to shop dozens of lenders in the time it would take a consumer to book an appointment at their bank.

WHO PAYS THE MORTGAGE BROKER?

Even though mortgage brokers work for their client and not the financial institution, brokers get paid by the financial institution, whose finder’s fees reimburse brokers for bringing them creditworthy customers. Since these fees are similar across most lenders, there is no incentive for brokers to favour one lender over another. In rare instances, such as

The best time to meet with a mortgage professional is before you start your search for a new home. Arm yourself with a preapproval so that you know exactly how much you can afford to spend in the marketplace. This will save you time, and puts you in a much stronger negotiating position as you have firm limits and can readily identify property you can and cannot afford.

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

So help us! Mail, deliver or email letters to the magazine or to us via schwarzlaw.ca or by email to info@schwarzlaw.ca and give us your questions, concerns, critiques and quandaries. We will try to deal with them in print or electronic form.

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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