Ottawa NextHome+CondoGuide Mar. 30 - Apr. 13, 2019

Ottawa Mar. 30–Apr. 13, 2019

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

CLOSEOUT SALE

SAVE THOUSANDS ON REMAINING UNITS

INSIDE:

WHAT IS A CONDO RESERVE FUND?

CONDO SENSE: HOW TO CHOOSE A BUILDER

WHY BUY NEW? I’M PICKY. LIKE REALLY, REALLY PICKY. ALMOST TOO PICKY. Getting exactly what you want when you walk in: one more reason to buy a new Mattamy home. Personalize your home with a variety of contemporary floor plans, design options, and on-trend fixtures. Your home, your backsplash.

Discover more reasons to buy new at mattamyhomes.com

HERE’S WHERE YOU CAN BUY NEW NOW.

BRAND NEW VILLAGE HOME DESIGNS & STACKED TOWNS FROM $299,990 Wateridge Village is now open with completely new Village Homes and Stacked Towns. Explore affordable and stylish living in our newest community. Live fully connected to everything the city offers with easy access to Highway 417 and public transit. Enjoy nature at your doorstep plus convenient shopping and recreation. Enjoy modern city living in beautiful Wateridge Village.

Stacked Townhome, The Hawthorne ‘Military’, 968 Sq.Ft.

Stacked Townhome, The Lansdowne ‘Military’, 1,259 Sq.Ft.

Village Home, The Bluestone ‘Transitional’, 1,305 Sq.Ft.

Village Home, The Sandstone End ‘Transitional’, 1,742 Sq.Ft.

Stacked Townhomes From $299,990 Village Homes From $370,990

SALES CENTRE 895 Montreal Road 613.421.7127

Discover More Reasons To Buy New At mattamyhomes.com Please visit mattamyhomes.com for Sales Centre hours All illustrations are artist’s concept. All dimensions are approximate. Prices, specifications, terms and conditions subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.

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BUNGALOWS IN EMBRUN & STITTSVILLE

Luxurious Bungalows Valecraft Homes offers quality-built, beautiful bungalow homes in the charming towns of Embrun and Stittsville. Come visit our collection of bungalows built with accessibility and comfort in mind, outfitted with the latest modern finishes to fit your taste. Featuring full brick and stone front exteriors, open spacious designs, and built-in upgrades.

Sales Office Hours 605 Bruxelle St., Embrun (613) 370-0288

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Bungalows from $379,900

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Monday to Thursday: 12pm - 7pm Friday to Sunday: 12pm - 5pm

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EDITOR’S NOTE

LET US BE YOUR NEW-HOME BUYING GUIDE

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

Before you decide to buy a new car, I’m pretty sure you do your research. You read up on all the latest models and features, get expert opinions and reviews, do some comparison shopping and of course, take a test drive… or three. Looking for a new home is not much different — well, except for the test drive.

That’s where we come in. With our print magazine and website (nexthome.ca), we have pretty much all the information you’ll want to know, and need, about buying a newly constructed home.

On page C3 of this issue, industry expert Marnie Bennett gives the inside scoop on the importance of finding a good builder, and how to go about doing it.

Our legal beagles, Jacqueline Montera and Jayson Schwarz, explain on page 18 the ins and outs of a condo reserve fund.

And when it comes to what’s trending in the industry and new-home news, we’ve got you covered, too.

On page 11, read about the federal government’s new homebuyer incentive program, and on page 26, there’s updated information on the provincial government’s funding of Ottawa’s Stage 2 LRT system.

If there’s something you want us to write about, send me an email and in the meantime, enjoy this issue of New Home + Condo Guide.

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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 SALES & MARKETING CO-ORDINATORS

Gary Chilvers Sarah Khan DISTRIBUTION

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ACCOUNTING INQUIRIES

accountingteam@nexthome.ca GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

Richcraft Homes CLOSE-OUT SALE AT THE BOWERY CONDOS & LOFTS

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INSPIRATION

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14 Design File

Federal Budget New incentives for first-time homebuyers

26 Transit Funding Provincial government commits $1.2 billion for LRT

ADVICE

C3 Condo Smarts Finding the builder who rings your bell

BY MARNIE BENNETT

The hexagon: A hallmark feature in the design world

BY CARLY HEUNG

IN EVERY ISSUE

6 Editor’s Note C6 What’s Online 22 Hot Properties 24 Advertisers’ Index

18 Legally Speaking How the condo reserve fund works and why it’s important

BY JACQUELINE MONETA & JAYSON SCHWARZ

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C1-C8: SPOTLIGHT ON CONDOS Your guide to new condo communities in the Gatineau and Greater Ottawa Area

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FEDERAL PROGRAM TO HELP FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS

NEW HOMES GET EXTRA INCENTIVE

The federal government’s new 2019 budget may give new-home buyers a shot in the arm toward purchasing their first home; even more if they buy a newly constructed one. The proposed First-Time Home Buyer Incentive program would give eligible first-time homebuyers the opportunity to share a part of the cost of buying a home with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC); five per cent for resale homes, 10 per cent for new builds.

This would reduce the size of a new homebuyer’s insured mortgage.

The program is expected to benefit approximately 100,000 first-time buyers over the next three years.

No on-going payments would be required with the Incentive, and families would have lower monthly mortgage payments. For example, if a borrower purchases a newly constructed $400,000 home with a five per cent down payment and a 10 per cent CMHC shared equity mortgage ($40,000), the borrower’s total mortgage size would be reduced from $380,000 to $340,000, reducing the borrower’s monthly mortgage costs by as much as $228 per month. Terms and conditions for the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive will be released by CMHC.

To make sure the program helps those with legitimate needs, the Incentive would have specific eligibility criteria, as well as guidelines to ensure participants are able to afford the homes they purchase. To qualify, first-time homebuyers must have household incomes under $120,000 per year, plus participants’ insured mortgage and the Incentive amount cannot be greater than four times the participants’ annual household incomes.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

• The CMHC would provide five per cent of the value of a home for a first-time homebuyer through a shared investment.

• This shared investment would be increased to 10 per cent for a newly built home. This step is to encourage the construction of new housing supply.

• The budget also proposes to increase the Home Buyers’ Plan withdrawal limit from a Registered Retirement Savings Plan to $35,000 from the current allowable amount of $25,000, providing first-time homebuyers with greater access to their RRSP savings to buy a home. nexthome.ca 11

15 NEW MODEL HOMES FEATURING THE LANDMARK SERIES A NEW LINE OF HOME FINISHES DESIGNED FOR TODAY’S BUYERS AND INSPIRED BY TODAY’S TRENDS • Quartz countertops • Finished basement • Pot lights • Smooth ceilings • Linear fireplaces* • Contemporary elevations Model homes to view: KANATA 178 OVERBERG WAY Monday-Wednesday 4pm-8pm Saturday-Sunday 12pm-5pm

Townhomes: Cypress, Gregoire, Penrose, Oliver, Whitney

BARRHAVEN 2097 HELENE-CAMPBELL RD Monday-Wednesday 4pm-8pm Saturday-Sunday 12pm-5pm

Single Family Homes: Baker, Colvin, Cumberland

ORLEANS 247 JOSHUA STREET Monday-Wednesday 1pm-8pm Saturday-Sunday 12pm-5pm

Single Family Homes: Baker, Colvin, Cumberland Townhomes: Carlton, Gregoire, Penrose, Whitney

www.claridgehomes.com/model-homes DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE *See sales representative for details.

claridgehomes.com Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.

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INTERIOR DECORATOR CARLY HEUNG SHARES INSIGHT ON WHY THE HEXAGON CONTINUES TO BE A HALLMARK FEATURE IN THE DESIGN WORLD. From decorating hundreds of small spaces, I’ve learned to incorporate nature’s clever spacesaving designs through the use of hexagons to create beautiful spaces. Its shape adds angular interest, symmetry and contrast and brings modern inspiration and tranquility to any space. These geoshapes have taken on quite a statement in the last few years but they are truly a trend that is here to stay.

Not only is the hexagon pattern modern and appealing, but this shape holds a very special meaning in life all around us. In nature, inside the beehive, each honeypacked cell is built by tiny bee engineers to take on the shape of a hexagon. They do this for a very clever reason – because of packing efficiency. The hexagon shape allows bees to optimize the space they have. If a series of circles were used instead, there would be empty spaces between them.

Turtles are also another creature that helped inspire the hexagon.

Their magnificent shells, made from one of the strongest compounds in nature, protect them from predators. These shells are fully covered by subunits of hexagons.

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communicate strength, beauty and unity to your space.

In today’s home, there is no shortage of appealing areas to use hexagonal features, from backsplashes in your kitchen, to wall or floor tiles in your bathroom. These hexagon shapes can be incorporated into any design feature big or small in your home to maximize both efficiency and appeal!

MY TOP PICKS FOR INCORPORATING THE HEXAGON INTO YOUR SPACE

HEX Erth Coverings, White Wolf Hex is a beautiful and elegant selection with grey stone and lovely variations in light to dark grey veins throughout on stunning white marble.

These pieces are perfect for a polished look on kitchen floors and backsplashes and fireplace surrounds. erthcoverings.co

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FINDING THE BUILDER WHO RINGS YOUR BELL

MARNIE BENNETT

Be sure to speak with more than one owner.

And remember, whatever may have happened to the cat, there are some situations where it pays to be curious.

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 Bennett Real Estate and Wealth Show” every Saturday at 1 p.m. on 580 CFRA radio. bennettpros.com

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CONDOS

sales representative, work from a list of prepared questions. For instance, how open is the builder to adapting their plans to suit your personal needs? What is the builder’s rating for after-sales service with the Tarion Warranty Program? Ask for references from previous clients.

When you tour a model home, inspect every nook and cranny.

If the model can’t withstand the closest scrutiny, you can be fairly sure that your home won’t, either.

If there are no models, request a tour of a customer’s home. As wonderful as the plans may look on paper, you need solid evidence of good workmanship.

Talk to people in your prospective neighbourhood. If you’re too shy to knock on doors, stop and chat with people on the street. You’ll find that most people are glad to share their stories, whether they love their builder to bits or encountered issues.

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You probably already suspect this, but random guesswork really isn’t the best method of choosing a builder.

So, how can you go about ensuring that you’re putting your eggs in the right basket?

First of all, you can narrow down your options fairly quickly by looking at your list of musthaves. Publications like this one are terrific for zeroing in on possible builders according to neighbourhood, housing type and budget. Some builders specialize in features you may be looking for, such as wide lots, green technology or R-2000 construction. The Internet is another excellent tool for locating builders who meet your requirements.

But making the shortlist is the easy part. When it comes to actual research, the most important piece of advice I give my clients is this: Don’t be afraid to be nosy!

In your day-to-day conversations with friends, acquaintances and co-workers, dig around. You may not realize it, but you have a network of important contacts at your disposal – even if no one in your immediate circle has had recent experience with a builder, they all know someone who does.

When you speak with a builder’s

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of impeccably designed suites Find your new home in the heart of Little Italy where stunning views of Dow’s Lake are available from $346,000.

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NON-RESIDENT CONDO OWNERS IN THREE CANADIAN CITIES

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IS CO-OWNING A HOME RIGHT FOR YOU?

LOOKING FOR A NEW CONDO? LET THE HUNT BEGIN

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Enjoy the riverside at Petrie’s!

Brigil’s Petrie’s Landing is a remarkable riverside community nestled on the edge of the Ottawa River, in one of the coolest areas of Orléans. This waterfront gem deploys panoramic views of the river, Gatineau Hills and surrounding green spaces and is just steps away from light-rail train and renowned Petrie Island, a peaceful wetland and wooded environment with a network of trails and a beach.

Located 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa, the site offers a wide range of condominiums and a business centre equipped with many services on location, including shops, commercial spaces and conference centre. Live, work and enjoy yourselves in this extension of Petrie’s spectacular natural architecture!

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PETRIE’S LANDING 21 KM FROM PARLIAMENT 8865 Jeanne d’Arc blvd.N. Orléans, ON

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ART CIOT offers a new collection called Art, which is an extruded glazed porcelain collection with 3D qualities. Perfect for architectonic spaces and feature walls, these pieces add a sophisticated and textural accent to any space. Ciot.com

SILHOUETTE PENDENT This silhouette pendent light from Troy’s Lighting through Hudson Valley lighting is the perfect fixture to anchor a living room, bedroom or over-the-bathtub space. This fixture offers an intriguing trending hexagon shape to create a wonderful sophisticated yet casual look for a space. hudsonvalleylighting.com

CONVEX Convex is a beautiful modern-classic fabric now offered from Maxwell Fabrics. It is sure to create a striking statement piece for any accent cushions or small upholstered ottoman. A perfect fabric for spring. maxwellfabrics.com

Carly Heung, Interior decorator and principal for 1smallspace. Known for creating simple, modern, and functional spaces. Carly provides one-on-one consultation services to help busy professionals transform their small spaces into ones that tell the story of who they are and what they love.

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RESERVE FUNDS ARE YOUR CONDO’S INSURANCE POLICY

by JACQUELINE MONETA JD AND JAYSON SCHWARZ LLM

All condominiums are required to have a reserve fund under the Condominium Act. A reserve fund is a special account, separate from the condominium’s operating fund, and it is used to pay for major repairs and replacements to the condominium’s common elements. A portion of every common expense fee is deposited into the reserve fund monthly. The reserve fund is intended to act like an insurance policy, to ensure that the corporation has enough money to cover future repairs.

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WHEN CAN YOU DIP INTO THE RESERVE FUND?

The reserve fund can only be used to pay for major renovations or repairs; this includes replacement and non-routine repairs of common elements and assets of the condominium. If condos didn’t have reserve funds, or their reserve funds are depleted, they would need to raise large amounts of money from the owners when major repairs are required.

This lack of funds most frequently results in a special assessment.

THE RESERVE FUND STUDY

A reserve fund study determines how much money needs to be in the fund to ensure the repairs will be covered in the future. The study is usually prepared by an engineer and includes both a physical assessment of the condominium and a financial plan during the first year of the condominium corporation, then every three years.

The study will cover: • all parts of the building that need repair or replacement (ex. windows, balconies) • estimates when the repairs and/or replacements are expected to occur • estimates of the cost of each expenditure in each year • a recommended reserve fund contribution amount • recommended increases in reserve fund contributions for the following three fiscal years.

It is important to note that the reserve fund study is based on assumptions and educated guesses. These estimates may fall short in the following circumstances: • poor maintenance decisions can result in your condominium having to replace components earlier than expected • emergency repairs or replacements • postponed expenditures THE OWNERS’ PERSPECTIVE

All previous and current owners have contributed to the reserve fund. That’s because every owner who received the benefits of common elements, including the lobby, hallways and elevator, shares the responsibility of the replacement costs. Long term, as an owner, your unit will fetch a higher asking price if your property is well-maintained and the reserve fund is healthy.

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Owners have the right to review the reserve fund study by asking the corporation for a copy. When you purchase a unit, a copy of the most recent reserve fund study is included with the status certificate.

Owners have the right to review the reserve fund study by asking the corporation for a copy. When you purchase a unit, a copy of the most recent reserve fund study is included with the status certificate.

As an owner, it’s important to be mindful that the reserve fund balance will fluctuate from year to year. In some years, the fund’s balance is high. After planned expenditures, the fund’s balance may be depleted. It’s important to look at the situation holistically, ask about recent repairs and plans for upcoming projects at board meetings. Much

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like insurance, a healthy reserve fund is an invaluable tool in the condominium’s arsenal.

Mail, deliver or fax letters to the magazine or to us, use the web site (schwarzlaw.ca), email (info@schwarzlaw.ca) and give us your questions, concerns, critiques and quandaries. We will try to deal with them in print or electronic form.

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IT’S A CLOSE-OUT SALE AT

THE BOWERY CONDOS + LOFTS They say timing is everything. Well, that’s certainly the case if you’ve been waiting for the right time to purchase a contemporary new condo in an established neighbourhood. For a limited time, Richcraft Homes is offering deep discounts on select, remaining suites in The Bowery Condos + Lofts. This close-out sale means 30 units in the 248-suite, 18-storey building are still up for grabs. The good news? If you act quickly, you can save thousands on your purchase, plus get a free storage locker. Then it’s pack your bags and move into your new home in two to eight weeks. Talk about timing. And talk about being the talkof-the-town.

UNIQUE DESIGN, GREAT AMENITIES

With the Bowery, it’s all about atmospheric, post-industrial architecture and an eye-popping cosmopolitan lobby, modern suites and full-on amenities like a party room, catering kitchen, fitness centre, guest suite and an over-the-top (literally, it’s on the rooftop) pool and lounge.

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THE BOWERY 255 Bay Street Ottawa, ON CONTACT T: 613.695.7577 E: bowery@richcraft.com HOURS OF OPERATION Mon – Fri: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sat., Sun. & holidays 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Available suites still for sale range from studios, one-bedroom, one-bedroom with flex space and two-bedroom units on various floors, with prices starting in the mid-$200,000s. Unit features include European stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops and wood flooring throughout.

IMPRESSIVE DESIGN, GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD

The Bowery has an impressive street presence, but what makes this Ottawa condo truly remarkable is the palette of different materials used to make a statement of eclectic design.

Focusing on materials and textures, Richcraft has woven together the old and the new into a uniquely captivating structure.

But a building is more than its aesthetic attraction. The Bowery is a place that speaks to you and your unique take on life. It’s a place that lets you live and play by your own rules with a great Centretown address. It’s about being at the heart of a vibrant city humming with intellectual debate, world-class museums and stunning nature. Here you are free

to explore the neighbourhood, feel the downtown vibe and intimate atmosphere of an old, historic community. You can live mere steps from Bank Street, the Ottawa River, the Sparks Street Mall, parks, bars and restaurants, stroll Parliament Hill and skate on the Rideau Canal, .

Only steps from Lyon Street LRT, The Bowery is located in the ideal spot for a convenient hop-on, hop-off service to your desired destination.

Yes, timing is everything!

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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

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

THE BOWERY CONDOS & LOFTS BY RICHCRAFT

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

DEERFIELD VILLAGE 2

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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

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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

PLACE ST. THOMAS BY VALECRAFT HOMES

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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

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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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

Valecraft

Rathwell Landing

Stittsville

Richcraft

Westwood

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

Claridge

Lilythorne

Ottawa South

Valecraft

Deerfield Village II

Ottawa South

Richcraft

Pathways at Findlay

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, BC

From $259's

15

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7, IBC

From $400's

12 & 13, BC

Inquire

7, IBC

From $300’s

4&5

From $400's

4&5

From $410’s

C8

Inquire

4

Inquire

7, IBC

Inquire

7, IBC

Inquire

7, IBC

From $300’s

17

From $300’s

2&3

From $400’s

12 & 13, BC

From $370’s

5

From $390’s

C8

Inquire

4

From $250’s

2&3

From $250’s

18 & 19

Inquire

12 & 13, BC

From $300’s

17

SOUTH

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From mid $400’s 17 From $300's

17

From $400’s

12 & 13, BC

From $400's

18 & 19

From $380's

5

From $380's

C8

From $360's

18 & 19

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18 & 19

From $540's

C8

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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

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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From high $200's

17

From $370's

5

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4

From $300’s

18 & 19

From $260’s

C8

From $260’s

C8

From $580's

18 & 19

From $490's

2&3

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

Inquire

17

From $262,000

C8

Inquire

15

Inquire

15

From $210’s

15

From $290’s

C8

From $289,000

18 & 19

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TRENDING

ONTARIO GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES $1.2 BILLION IN FUNDING FOR OTTAWA LRT

Premier Doug Ford and Minister of Transportation Jeff Yurek, announced on March 22 that the Ontario government will provide Ottawa with a maximum of $1.208 billion to build the Ottawa Stage 2 Light Rail Transit (LRT) project.

The Ottawa Stage 2 LRT project will be capable of reaching a future capacity of up to 24,000 passengers per hour each way during peak periods.

“I am very appreciative,” says Mayor Jim Watson. “Stage 2 will extend our LRT network to communities farther east, west and south. It will bring 77 per cent of Ottawa residents within five kilometres of fast, efficient, clean and reliable rail service.”

The Stage 2 LRT project will add 44 kilometres of new rail and 24 new stations, and consist of three light rail extensions: • Confederation Line east to Trim Road • Confederation Line west to Moodie Drive and southwest to Algonquin College • Trillium Line south to Limebank Road, with a spur to the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport “The Ontario government is a strong supporter of public transit,” said Yurek. “The Ottawa Stage 2 LRT construction project will transform the way residents and commuters travel within the City of Ottawa. The new 26 New Home + Condo Guide | Mar. 30–Apr. 13, 2019

LRT will shorten commute times, and help people get to work, school or appointments quickly and conveniently.”

According to the official press release, the Trillium Line south extension is scheduled for completion in 2022, and the Confederation Line east and west extensions are scheduled for completion in 2024 and 2025, respectively. It is estimated that Stage 2 will create jobs and investment by generating a projected 27,000 person-years of employment and an economic impact of $5.6 billion.

The project is expected to reduce Ottawa’s greenhouse gas emissions by at least 110,000 tonnes by 2048.