Southwestern Ontario New Home and Condo Guide - May 25, 2013 by NextHome

May 25 - June 8, 2013 Volume 16 Issue 10

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contents

MAY 25 - JUNE 8, 2013

VOLUME 16 ISSUE 10

cover story

p.14

EASTFOREST HOMES City value, country price at Woodway Trails in Simcoe

regular and special features IN EVERY ISSUE 10 EDITOR’S NOTE

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community focus features 48

HOT DATES AD INDEX

COLUMNISTS

HHHBA REPORT

Hamiltonians get nothing in latest provincial budget

by Mathieu Langelier

MAKE YOUR MOVE

Do your research and choose your mover wisely

by Dan Hopkins

New-home owners honour the industry’s finest

Tarion studying warranty coverage for converted condos HHHBA AWARDS

HHHBA confers annual Awards of Distinction first builder to win four Tarion lowrise awards REID’S HERITAGE HOMES

BMO

chosen to build Net Zero energy homes

WOODSTOCK

Geranium Homes An affordable lifestyle flourishes at The Village at Sally Creek

ST. CATHARINES

Augustine Group Port Place makes a splash in Port Dalhousie with waterfront condos

WATERDOWN

CountryGreen Homes The Uptowns of Waterdown at Park Place Village – new release soon

What Canadians look for in new-home location

by Howard Bogach

HOMEBUYERS’ HELP

FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING

CITY FOCUS:

by Wayne Karl

HOMEBUYERS’ RESOURCES

Why now is a good time to buy a new home

FUSION HOMES

TARION REPORT

IN THE NEWS

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Mortgage Calculator & Rate Table

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What rules your new-home choice? Lifestyle increasingly inﬂuential for buyers

ew-home buyers are often driven by different influences, but there’s no doubt lifestyle is an increasingly important factor. Whether you’re considering a home near the beach, a golf course or a city penthouse or pied-à-terre, you’re likely looking to compensate for what you don’t have in your current residence. The amount of living space is usually the issue – either too much or too little. Most young families are looking for more living space, which is why builders are designing homes with interiors that maximize every square foot of living space to make the most of your money. As we get older, the quest for living space may take a different direction. Downsizing is usually the answer, although many homeowners with existing homes in suburban or rural areas are acquiring townhomes or pied-à-terres in the city. An urban location gives owners and their friends a chance to enjoy the social and cultural activities of the city without having to drive for hours to get home. In today’s hectic world, your new home will be your retreat, so it’s important to find a home that suits your needs and lifestyle. In this issue, we profile new communities which offer the perfect place to put up your feet, plus the latest industry news and features about buying and owning a new home. Enjoy!

Susan Legge EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Wall2Wall Media, susan.Legge@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge

Location, location, location What’s important to you when looking for a new-home location?

hen looking for a new home, a number of factors come into play: How far from work? How close to schools and shopping? What other amenities are nearby? The answers to these questions are varied and depend on your personal situation and preferences. A new survey from BMO Bank of Montreal, however, sheds some light on exactly what Canadians look for when searching for their perfect “location, location, location.” It comes as no surprise, either, that being close to public transit and having a short commute are among the features that rank most highly. But the number one priority? Being in a safe neighbourhood. This is where buying a new home gives you an advantage; many of the communities featured in New Home & Condo Guide are part of master-planned developments, with builders placing emphasis on the many considerations that are important to you. What makes your perfect location, location, location? We’re confident you’ll find the answers here in this issue.

Wayne Karl EDITOR Wall2Wall Media, wayne.karl@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl

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Ontario’s South Coast

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ver wish you could escape the hustle and bustle of rush hour traffic, noise and pollution yet still be close to all the conveniences you have come to know and love? Now you can – at Woodway Trails. Explore a new benchmark in living at Woodway Trails, Simcoe’s premier new home community. Surrounded by parkland and green space just minutes from every city amenity you could desire, this hidden gem will not be a secret for long. To protect our greenbelt areas this will be the last new community to be available in this majestic area. Now is the time to make your move before the rest of the world discovers Woodway Trails. Tucked away in the heart of Norfolk County sits the picturesque town of Simcoe; the largest urban area in Norfolk County and home to many important industries. Simcoe is home to a lush park system, many heritage sites, restaurants, shops, businesses and professional services, several hotels and motels, a full-service hospital and Simcoe Little Theatre. The Lynn Valley Trail connects Simcoe to Port Dover, the jewel of Ontario’s South Coast. Located on Hwy. 3 between Hwys. 6 South and 24, Simcoe offers everything found in larger centres just 30 minutes away, such as Ancaster, Cambridge and Brantford. Woodway Trails not only offers these desirable attributes – but so much more. More home in more space at a much lower price. Woodway Trails is a new community by Eastforest Homes, located just south of downtown Simcoe and

about 15 minutes from Port Dover. Surrounded by greenspace in a quaint undeveloped area Woodway Trails is the best kept secret in Southwestern Ontario. Imagine living just minutes from the abundant shopping and restaurants on Queen Street yet mere blocks away from the beach. It is almost like living a vacation year round in your very own home. Woodway Trails offers bungalow and two-storey designs with semidetached homes starting at $199,990, and bungalow and two-storey detached homes on 45-ft. wide lots from only $262,990. Whether you are just starting out with your very first new home, moving up to a larger home as your family grows or moving down to something a little smaller as your young ones leave the nest, Woodway

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Trails is worth the drive to Simcoe. The presentation centre is located in the Canterbury Model home at 52 Trillium Way. The Canterbury, at 2,155 sq. ft., backs onto protected greenspace and boasts a wonderful walk out basement. This decorated model home is a three-bedroom design with a second floor sitting area and a magnificent kitchen overlooking the perfect family gathering area. As a Signature Collection Design, the Canterbury includes ceramic tile, hardwood on the main floor, nine-ft. ceilings on the main floor and a granite counter in the kitchen sure to bring out the chef in all of us. All designs are available on the Eastforest website at eastforesthomes.com for your viewing pleasure.

To help you discover Simcoe, Woodway trails will be hosting a Summer Festival on June 23, 2013 with clowns, enter tainment, barbecue and refreshments. Watch for your invitation in the next issue of New Homes & Condo Guide or visit our website for details to be posted after June 1, 2013 at eastforesthomes.com may 25 - jun 8, 2013 | New home & condo guide SWO 15

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Sue Webb Smith, Geranium’s marketing director. Semi-links start from only $289,900 and 50-ft. detached homes from $339,900. Geranium has opened three fully furnished and elegantly decorated model homes. “Visitors to our models are finding they are able to imagine themselves living in these homes quite comfortably,” says Webb Smith. The Village at Sally Creek model homes combine thoughtful design, construction quality and interior finishes, designed by acclaimed Bryon Patton & Associates Interior Design. The furnished models demonstrate Geranium’s semi-linked and fully detached bungalows and bungalow-lofts in this established neighbourhood. In addition to excellent construction standards, Geranium’s homes are Energy Star for New Homes qualified, featuring third-party verification and up to 20 per cent energy savings (over homes built to Ontario Building Code minimum standards) from the day you move in. The Sally Creek nine-hole executive golf course is now open and welcoming golfers who are eager to try out their skills after the winter hiatus. “Golf is just one of the many lifestyle attractions drawing new homebuyers to The Village at Sally Creek premier four-season adult-lifestyle community,” says Webb Smith. “The course is just a few minutes from

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location Woodstock housing type Semi-linked and fully detached bungalows and bungalow-lofts sales centre Fairway Road at Vansittart Avenue (Hwy. 59), open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday to Wednesday, closed Thursday and Friday contact 519.290.3466 | 855.457.2559 geraniumhomes.com

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our homes and the Bistro, which is open every day, is a great place to meet for a meal afterwards.” Geranium includes a free one-year golf club membership for two in the purchase price. Woodstock is home to 350 hectares of parkland and open spaces, live theatre, a hospital, local transit system, recreation facilities, social clubs, dining, shopping and a farmer’s market. Geranium Homes has been creating family neighbourhoods across Ontario for 35 years. In 2012, Geranium Homes won top industry awards: receiving The Building Industry and Land Development (BILD) Association’s Home Builder of the Year and the 2011 Canadian Home Builders’ Association Grand SAM Award.

The Geranium Homes sales centre is on Fairway Road at Vansittart Avenue (Hwy. 59) in Woodstock. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday to Wednesday. Closed Thursday and Friday. Call Geranium at 519.290.3466 or 855.457.2559 or visit geraniumhomes.com

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London Home Builders’ Association (LHBA) members together with representatives of the Ontario Home Builders’ Association, Canadian Home Builders’ Association, City of London dignitaries and friends gathered to celebrate industry successes and pay tribute to a year of leadership by Toby Stolee of Sifton Properties Ltd. as LHBA President. Inscription on traditional Bent Hammer plaque read: “It is with unbending gratitude that we present the LHBA Bent Hammer Award to Toby Stolee – 2013 in recognition of his striking leadership as President of the London Home Builders’ Association.” Constant in his belief in the goals of the LHBA, and knowledgeable and passionate about innovation in construction, Stolee focused on cultivating an understanding of the industry in the public and valued partners.

Stolee also rewarded five deserving individuals for their contributions to the association, with the President’s Award:

• Mary Coulter • Tania Romao-Readings – Design Matrix Ltd. • Ashley Shea – Saratoga Homes Ltd. • Isolino Sousa – Sifton Properties Ltd. • Lindsey Webber – Design Matrix Inc. Doug Wastell of Wastell Builders Group, accompanied by Norm Brooks, LHBA President in 1957 and member of the founding fathers of LHBA in 1952, pledged his commitment to LHBA on the Ontario Building Code as he assumed the role of LHBA President for the 2013-14 term. The LHBA would like to thank all its event partners: Bell Canada, Brouwer Plumbing and Heating, London Major Applicances, Casey’s Creative Kitchens, Centura, Direct Energy, Hanson, Pollard Windows and Doors, Cardinal Fine Cabinetry Corp., Cohen Highly LLP, Fanshawe College, Lafarge, New Home & Condo Guide, Patene Building Supplies, Reliance Home Comfort and Sacwal Flooring Centres.

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Hamiltonians pay-up and get nothing

Mathieu Langelier is Executive Officer of the HHHBA. He can be reached at mathieu@hhhba.ca or 905.575.3344.

by Mathieu Langelier

The government of Ontario recently released the

2013 budget, revealing some interesting numbers for surrounding municipalities, especially regarding transportation. Unfortunately, Hamilton, for the most part, was missing from the discussion. Much of the budget’s information on funds for Hamilton was lumped into the GTHA category; an increasingly popular acronym for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. The 2013 budget stated the GTHA will see “widening key sections of Hwy. 401 in the GTHA… and new HOV lanes on sections of Hwys. 401, 404, 410 and 427 in the GTHA.” Note there is no mention of funds allotted to relieve congestion on the main Hamilton-Toronto route via Hwy. 403. It seems as though Hamilton was completely left out of budget discussions. In fact, the only mention of Hamilton (as its own entity) was funding for a new facility at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Other municipalities, however, were allocated quite sufficient finances for their transportation needs. For example, Ottawa was allotted $600 million towards its LRT project and the Region of Waterloo was given

$300 million for its LRT project. Another $416 million was set aside for the renewal of Toronto’s streetcar fleet and $879 million for the extension of the Spadina subway to Vaughn. And what about Hamilton? Aside from the perceived benefits of some highway improvements in the GTHA, Hamilton received zero dollars for transportation projects specific to our city; most significantly our own LRT project. This reflects the general uncertainty around this issue and the lack of provincial funding echoes this ambiguity. On a somewhat positive note, there was mention of some vague investments in GO Transit that will hopefully fund all day service to and from Hamilton and increase ridership. Next month, Metrolinx will release its report detailing the revenue tools (such as taxes, fees or levies) that will be used to fund investment in public transit for the GTHA. Of course, Hamiltonians will be expected to contribute to funding these pla ns a nd new homebuyer s w i l l likely be targeted for increased taxes, as all levels of government tend to do. T h e H H H BA advocates not only for home builders, but homebuyers as well. We firmly believe in the notion that all Canadians should have access to affordable housing and we will continue to work closely with all levels of government in order to reduce all unnecessary financial burdens on new homebuyers.

The government of Ontario recently released the 2013 budget, revealing some interesting numbers for surrounding municipalities, especially regarding transportation.

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preview registration augustine group St. Catharines | Port Place Construction starting soon at this waterfront condominium at Port Dalhousie in St. Catharines. portplacecondos.com carriage gate homes Ancaster | Legacy Coming soon – register now for an outstanding collection of stylish and sophisticated single-family homes nestled in an intimate enclave off of Lime Kiln Road. carriagegatehomes.com dawn victoria homes Ancaster | Evergreens on Southcote Pre-construction pricing ends soon for these custom bungalow, bungaloft and two-storey home designs on 42- and 50-ft. lots. dawnvictoriahomes.com cambridge homes Beamsville | Brownstones at the Vineyards Pre-register for Phase 2 of Brownstones – two-storey towns near the wineries of Beamsville Bench. golfiteam.com rosehaven homes Ancaster | Tiffany Hill Coming fall 2013 – Phase 2 release of towns, 36-, 40- and 45-ft. lots from the $400’s. rosehavenhomes.com rosehaven homes Waterdown | Waterdown Meadows Coming spring 2013 – Phase 2 limited release of 35-, 40- and 45-ft. lots from the $400’s. rosehavenhomes.com rosehaven homes/ homes by desantis Stoney Creek | On the Ridge Coming fall 2013 – towns, semis, 35- and 40-ft. lots from the mid $200’s. liveontheridge.ca

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branthaven homes Binbrook | Celebration Grand opening of this two-storey townhome collection in Binbrook’s only forest-edged lots. branthaven.com

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mountainview homes Welland | Harvest Estates New model home grand opening at this community of single-detached homes. mountainview.com homes by desantis Niagara Falls | Lyon’s Creek Summer closings are available in this community of detached two-storey homes, as well as bungalows and bungalofts. homesbydesantis.com

spallacci homes Hamilton | Eden Park Phase 4 release of exceptional 32and 40-ft. lots. spallaccihomes.com Mattamy homes Oakville | The Preserve Now open – a new release of village homes and 34-, 38- and 45-ft. detached homes. mattamyhomes.com

phelps homes Grimsby | The Bedford Collection Model home now open at this private enclave of 28 bungalows a short walk from downtown Grimsby. bedfordcollection.ca mountainview homes Fonthill | The Residences at Lookout Second phase now open – new bungalow collection on 50-ft. lots. mountainview.com

CountryGreen homes Waterdown | The Uptowns of Waterdown New release coming soon, of urban style towns from the mid $200’s. countrygreenhomes.com ljm developments Burlington | Appleby Gardens Now selling – pre-construction pricing on condos starting from $229,000. applebygardens.ca may 25 - jun 8, 2013 | New home & condo guide SWO 27

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LOCATION St. Catharines HOUSING TYPE Condo suites CONTACT 905.902.6689 info@portplacecondos.com portplacecondos.com

ort Place has made a splash in St. Catharines with its plans for this state-of-the-art, 17-storey condominium tower that will forever change the Por t Dalhousie skyline. Over the next two years, developers of Port Place will initiate a transformation of this popular summer locale on the Lake Ontario shore with an ambitious mixed-used waterfront development that will preserve

key heritage elements while adding upscale condo suites, 36,000 sq. ft. of ground level commercial space, a theatre and a boutique hotel. At the heart of the development will be a public square surrounded by shops, outdoor patios and a mix of restaurants to energize the waterfront. In winter, the square will provide an outdoor skating rink. The ground level of the tower will be a collection of retail stores, restaurants, and services complementing the beach, boutique shops, cafes and activities that already exist, with a suite of professional offices on the second storey accessible by elevator. Also just released are 15 Harbour Lofts, which sit atop the commercial space and

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have prime views. They’ll be joined to the tower by a glass bridge. Port Place will introduce residential units to the waterfront, while the theatre, hotel and commercial space will draw patrons to boost the local economy. The project will be an asset for the community, says Brian Tilley, vice-president of sales and marketing for The Augustine Group. “It really will become a year-round destination.” Another component of the Port Place development – a 103-room boutique hotel – is on the brink of being sold to a major name in the hotel and hospitality industry. The hotel will also run the project’s 400-seat world-class theatre. The hotel will incorporate the preserved facade of the Austin Hotel, a tiny 1845 stone jail that is one of the oldest in Canada, and the Lakeside Hotel, officially designated as a heritage building. Sales are at 30 per cent for the 80 condo units in the tower, with prices ranging from $297,990 for a 565-sq.-ft. suite to $3 million for a 3,000-sq.ft. penthouse. Average suite size will be 1,100 sq. ft., with average prices of about $500,000. With the retail space sold, reduced pricing is being offered for a limited time on 20 suites to secure the final stage of financing. Only a few remaining sales are needed and then construction can begin with a completion date just in time for the 2015 Pan Am games and the rowing competitions that

will take place on the neighbouring Henley course. “It’s waterfront pricing and there’s not much waterfront available in the Golden Horseshoe,” points out Brian Tilley, vicepresident of sales and marketing. “You’d pay twice the price for the Toronto waterfront.” With experience in the construction industry totaling more than 50 years, the diverse team behind this project includes Derek Martin with 20-plus years of experience in heavy civil construction and other major projects, including the bobsled track for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler; Harvard-trained architect Michael Kirkland of Toronto’s Kirkland Partnership to design the tower, which offers expanses of glass and large balconies; and Toronto designer Alex Chapman of Union31 to design the suites and common areas as well as the onsite model suite, a showpiece of the level of luxury living that awaits. Toronto is just an hour away by car – or 30 minutes by boat – and the Buffalo international airport is a 30-minute drive. Being in the heart of Niagara, wine country is also minutes away, and golf courses are found in every direction. Whether you’ve lived in Port Dalhousie for much of your life… or whether you’ve always wanted to live in waterfront location, Port Place offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy a carefree condominium lifestyle like no other. Port Place in Port Dalhousie, with units ranging from 565 to 3,000 sq. ft. and priced from $297,990, will be available for occupancy in the summer of 2015. For more information, call 905.902.6689 email info@portplacecondos.com or visit portplacecondos.com

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›› Grimesway Construction Ltd., Lindsay ›› Klemencic Homes, Trenton ›› Mirtren Homes of Belleville, Trenton ›› Terra View Homes, Guelph ›› Wrighthaven Homes Ltd., Elora Small volume builder category (5-20 possessions per year)

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first builder ever to win Tarion Award four times in lowrise category For the fourth time, Fusion Homes has been named by Tarion Warranty Corp. as the winner of the prestigious Award of Excellence – Ontario Builder of the Year in the large-volume builder category. This award recognizes home builders in Ontario based solely on their customer service delivery. Fusion Homes is the only builder in history to win this award four times in the low-rise division. “Our team has a relentless focus on providing the highest level of customer service and this award is a reflection of our commitment to providing clients with a high-quality product and an exceptional customer service experience,” says Fusion Homes President Lee Piccoli. “This award is determined by homebuyers and is therefore the most highly-valued award in our industry.” In its 13th year of operation, this is the sixth time Fusion Homes has been recognized by the Tarion Warranty Corp. In addition to this year’s win, the company won the Tarion Award in 2008, 2010 and 2012. The builder was also a finalist in 2005 and 2011. “Customer service is the most important part of the Fusion Homes experience. From the time a client walks through the door of one of our sales centres, through the

construction process and after move-in, customer satisfaction remains our highest priority,” says Piccoli. “The support of all our industry partners – including land developers, trades, suppliers and financial institutions – plays a huge role in our success. The dedication of these team members is the reason we have never missed a closing date and never compromise quality, and why we continue to exceed client expectations.” To determine the award recipients, a Harris Decima and Crunch Research survey was sent to 40,000 Ontario homeowners who took possession of a new home between Oct. 1, 2011 and Sept. 30, 2012. Survey questions cover every stage of the homeowner-builder relationship beginning with signing the agreement of purchase and sale, through construction, pre-delivery inspection and after-sales service. “Happy, satisfied homeowners are the best indicator of good customer service. Tarion Award of Excellence winners are decided by homeowner feedback and recognize builders who go the extra mile to put their purchasers first,” says Howard Bogach, Tarion president and CEO. “We congratulate the winners and all finalists for being leaders in customer service excellence.”

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Reid’s Heritage Homes has been chosen to be one of five Canadian home builders to participate in a new project in cooperation with Natural Resources Canada and Owens Corning Canada, part of the ecoENERGY Innovation Initiative. The overall project will see the construction of at least 25 Net Zero energy homes in four provinces – Nova Scotia, Québec, Alberta and Ontario. Reid’s Heritage Homes is the only company chosen in Ontario outside the capital city region. Blake Seeberger, senior vice-president of residential construction, Reid’s Heritage Homes, says, “Reid’s Heritage Homes has a long-standing commitment to building environmentally friendly homes and communities, and we are honoured to be chosen for this important initiative that will take us to the next level of green sustainability. We believe this is one of the most important environmental projects in the country at this time.” Seeberger adds, “We always have sustainable initiatives at the forefront of our minds. We constantly aim to improve in this area, and take on the newest advancements in energy efficient building practices whenever we can. We were thrilled to be one of five builders handpicked by National Resources Canada and Owens Corning Canada for a national Net Zero Homes program, especially as the only homebuilder chosen in Ontario, outside the Ottawa area.” The $4-million Net-Zero Energy Housing Project is co-funded by the Canadian government, Owens Corning Canada and the participating builders. At least 25 Net Zero energy homes will be built across the country; Reid’s Heritage Homes has committed to building five in Southwestern Ontario. “Our participation in this program means that Reid’s Heritage Homes agrees to invest knowledge, time and resources into the future of sustainable building in Canada,” Seeberger says. Our team will build five homes that produce as much energy as they use. As Net Zero Homes, these homes will be the most advanced homes in the way of energy efficiency in Canada. To be specific, the Net Zero Homes are 15 years ahead of the homebuilding industry today. The building technology used will pave the path for future environmentally conscious builders and future eco-conscious communities.” Reid’s Heritage Homes has accepted this exciting challenge with the goal of advancing the awareness and science behind sustainable building practices, by determining optimal innovative systems that will work in the ultra-efficient, Net Zero homes. The project, beginning with technical design, planning and training, and culminating in the construction of the homes, is now underway, and will be completed by 2016. The Net Zero homes built by Reid’s Heritage Homes will include advanced heating, cooling and ventilation systems; high efficiency windows; superior levels of insulation and air tightness; solar panels that feed back to the grid; significant water conservation measures; and many other environmentally progressive features. Reid’s Heritage Homes has a long history of being at the leading edge of advanced building. Accomplishments in this area include:

• Building the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED-H) Platinum home in Canada – specifically in Guelph in 2007 • Building the second LEED-H Platinum Home in Canada (and the first in the Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo area) • Maintaining status as an Energy Star Builder – with many of Reid’s Heritage communities entirely Energy Star Qualified • Receiving the Energy Star Participant of the Year award in 2012, as the first homebuilder in Canada to be acknowledged with this honour • Partnering with the City of Guelph to offer the Blue Built Home Program in master-planned community Westminster Woods • Participating in the Optimum Home Program, offered by Union Gas • Building Ontario’s first Built Green home “Reid’s Heritage Homes believes these advanced energy efficient homes will align with the importance municipalities place on being truly green and sustainable cities,” Seeberger says. “These homes will add significantly to the already impressive sustainable practices and goals in place in many of the municipalities in which we build. Because of this common goal among the municipalities and their citizens alike, our team will work with local trades and suppliers to design and build homes that we would all be proud to own, ourselves.”

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Location, Location, Location BMO report shows safety, quiet street and good neighbours are top priorities for homebuyers

and prioritize them in order of highest to consider when deciding on the right location to buy a lowest importance.” home, Canadians view the safety of a neighbourhood to The poll also revealed that significant be the most important (63 per cent) feature of a differences become apparent when home’s location, according to a new BMO Bank of comparing the national averages to firstMontreal survey. time homebuyers. For instance: The survey, conducted by Pollara, also found that » Having a short commute to work is living on a quiet street (43 per cent), having good more important to first-time buyers neighbours (30 per cent), having a short commute to than the average buyer (34 per cent work (28 per cent) and being near family and friends (25 versus 28 per cent) per cent) rank high on Canadians’ list of location priorities » Living near public transit (28 per cent when buying a home. versus 19 per cent) is also higher on “Everyone has a unique set of personal and financial the priority list for first-timers than priorities, so it’s important that those particular needs repeat buyers are considered when deciding on the right location to purchase a home,” says Laura Parsons, mortgage expert, However, living on a quiet street BMO Bank of Montreal. “Taking a practical approach (30 per cent versus 43 per cent) and having to home buying is the key to preventing yourself from good neighbours (21 per cent versus getting ‘swept away’ by the bells and whistles of a house. 30 per cent) are far less important to Home buyers should make a list of needs versus wants first-timers. While there are a number of factors to

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Parsons encourages buyers and sellers to be aware of “Realtors are always available to help any changing conditions on the local level. “If planning to buyers find the property that’s right for buy or sell a property, consider working with an expert who them,” says Laura Leyser, president of can help you make decisions that are appropriate to the The Canadian Real Estate Association. health of your local market, and more importantly, that fit “And to provide consumers with information within your particular personal and financial priorities. to help them through this difficult and “Getting pre-approved financing, choosing a fixed rate emotional process, our Homebuyers’ Road and stress-testing mortgage payments in advance of buying Map, developed in collaboration with the a home can provide peace of mind and help home buyers Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, become mortgage-free sooner,” adds Parsons. is available online at crea.ca/resources

“ Getting pre-approved financing, choosing a fixed rate and stresstesting mortgage payments in advance of buying a home can provide peace of mind and help home buyers become mortgage-free sooner,” adds Parsons.

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7.50%

11.81

9.21

7.99

7.32

6.91

7.75%

11.94

9.34

8.14

7.47

7.08

8.00%

12.06

9.48

8.28

7.63

7.25

8.25%

12.19

9.62

8.44

7.79

7.42

8.50%

12.32

9.76

8.59

7.95

7.59

8.75%

12.45

9.90

8.74

8.12

7.76

9.00%

12.58

10.05

8.86

8.28

7.93

9.25%

12.71

10.19

9.05

8.45

8.10

9.50%

12.84

10.33

9.20

8.62

8.28

9.75%

12.97

10.48

9.36

8.78

8.45

10.00%

13.10

10.63

9.52

8.95

8.63

10.25%

13.24

10.77

9.68

9.12

8.80

10.50%

13.37

10.92

9.84

9.29

8.98

10.75%

13.50

11.06

10.00

9.46

9.16

11.00%

13.64

11.22

10.16

9.63

9.34

11.25%

13.77

11.36

10.32

9.80

9.52

11.50%

13.91

11.52

10.49

9.97

9.70

11.75%

14.04

11.66

10.65

10.15

9.88

12.00%

14.18

11.82

10.81

10.32

10.06

12.25%

14.32

11.97

10.98

10.49

10.25

12.50%

14.46

12.13

11.15

10.67

10.43

12.75%

14.59

12.28

11.31

10.85

10.61

This table shows the monthly payment of principal and interest for each $1,000 of mortgage. Example: The monthly principal and interest payment for a $125,000 mortgage with a 25-year amortization period at 5% is as follows: ($125,000 รท 1,000) X 5.82 = $727.50 may 25 - jun 8, 2013 | new home & condo guide swo 81

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1 Year

2 years

3 years

4 years

5 years

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4 6.30op

3.1 6.30op

3.14 3.55 4.39 6.50op

3.04

Alterna Svgs/Alterna Bk 2.85

4 6.30op

3.05 3.09 3.09 2.99 6.30op

3.09

Bank of Montreal 3.1

4 6.30op

3 3.04 3.55 4.54 6.30op

3.09

Bank of Nova Scotia 3

4.55 6.45op

3.75 2.69 3.99 2.99 6.50op

4.99

Canadian Western Bank

4 6.45op

3 3.04 3.55 4.54 6.30op

5.14

CIBC 3.2 6.70op

3 3.14 3.55 2.99 6.35op

5.14

HSBC Bank Canada 3

2.7 3.95 2.98 4.99 6.35op

3.4

3.15

3.65

3.64

3.69

3.44

2.79

2.99

3.08

3.09 3.14 3.55 4.54 6.30op

5.14

3.05 3.1 3.1 3 4.00op

3.09

ICICI Bank Canada ING Direct

4.45 6.20op

3.05 3

Laurentian Bank n/a

4.4 6.70op

Manulife Bank 3 4.45 MonCana Bank

2.79

2.89

2.99

National Bank n/a

3.1 3.14 3.55 4.54 6.30op

3.39

Presidentâ€™s Choice Finan

4 6.70op

3.2

Royal Bank 3

4 6.30op

TD Canada Trust 3.2

2.79

3.2

2.79

3.35

3.44

3 3.04 3.55 4.54 6.30op

3.24

5.14

3 6.30op

2.99

5.14

3.04

3.55

TRUST COMPANIES AGF Trust

n/a

2.99

3.1

3.5

3.64

Community Trust

n/a

6.5

3.1

3.35

3.95

4.64

Effort Trust n/a

4.45 6.30op

3.25 3.6 3.9 4.5 6.30op

4.95

Home Trust Company

3.2

2.49

3.49

2.74

2.99

2.89

Investors Group Trust n/a

4 6.50op

3 3.14 3.55 4.54 6.30op

5.14

MTCC 3

4.55 6.45op

3.75 6.50op

2.99

4.99

Airline Financial C.U. 4

2.99 3.25 3.29 3.09 6.25op

3.49

Comtech Credit Union 2.79

6.6 8.40op

2.99 3.25 3.29 3.19 9.00op

3.09

First National Fin. LP

3.95

2.74

2.69

2.79

5.24

3.99

OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

2.99

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2.99 3.14 3.19 3.24 6.34op

2.97

London Life n/a

3 3.14 3.55 4.54 6.30op

5.14

Luminus Financial 2.95

3.1 3.95

2.95

3.05

MCAP 2.9

3.6 3.95 4.35 4.89 7.00op

5.14

Meridian Credit Union 2.85 4.45

3.1 3.14 3.7 2.98 6.30op

3.19 3.4

4 6.50op

2.69

2.79

2.75

Parama Credit Union

2.9

3.05

3.15

3.25

Steinbach Credit Union

2.4

2.5

2.7

2.8

2.99 6.50op

3.04

2.79

3.89

3.19

Teachers Credit Union 4

4.45 6.30op

Notes: **Interest rate charged subject to adjustment during term mortgage. Please consult institution for term of years available. All rates are prime rates and subject to change without notice. R.O.R. RATES ON REQUEST op OPEN ----- NOT QUOTING N/A NOT AVAILABLE May 16 2013. Prepared By Fiscal Agents Financial Information Services 905.844.7700

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The issue is not exclusive to the GTA. you’ve heard this adage, originally a quote from Mark Twain, but what Tuckey and Deveaux’s counterparts in you may not realize is just how prophetic the sentiment has become, Hamilton, Ottawa and elsewhere in the particularly when it comes to the home building industry. province are citing similar challenges. A review of 2012 sales from the BILD Industry and Land DevelopHamilton-Halton Home Builders’ Asment Association (BILD) and RealNet Canada Inc. provides some excel- sociation Executive Officer Mathieu Lanlent insight into how policy issues are affecting the market. Specifically, gelier recently wrote in New Home & it underlines how challenging land availability is becoming for develop- Condo Guide that one city council deciers – and, though they may not realize it yet – for consumers. sion was directly adding at least $3,000 A recent conversation with a prospective new-home buyer illustrates to the cost of new homes in Hamilton. the point from the latter’s perspective. John Brown (not his real name) A builder recently recounted a story was discussing his plans to buy a new lowrise home and, after reading about how one municipality instituted at reports that “the housing market is slowing,” he said he decided to wait, 125-per-cent increase in development until, in his words, “prices come down some more.” charges – 125 per cent – as the city in Well, John, prices may indeed dip in some areas of Southwestern question (and others across the province) Ontario and the GTA, and in some housing categories, but your gen- tries to improve on decades-old infraeralization that new lowrise home prices are going to come down across structure. The company saw talking the the board is not entirely accurate. municipality down to only a 100-per-cent Perpetuating a common misconception, John fails to differentiate increase as a victory. The net effect of the new home market from resale. Generally, the two are very different, this action is that each homesite in the and the factors that influence each are distinct. proposed development beg ins Now is still a good time to buy a new home – and here’s why. at $65,000 – before a shovel even hits In the Toronto example, the issue affecting new home sales is not the ground. the “slowing market,” rather land supply and other challenges specific What effects new home prices more to the home building industry. than market conditions is hard costs – land, The results speak for themselves. Lowrise new home sales in the materials, trades and development fees – GTA are way down, as is lowrise supply. Prices in the same period, and none of those is going down. meanwhile, are way up – great for people who’ve already bought new If you’re lucky, you may fi nd a builder homes, but less so for prospective buyers on the new-home hunt now. selling off remaining lots in a community by offering incentives such as upgrades WHAT’S AFFECTING SUPPLY TO SUCH AN EXTENT? to standard features, credits in décor BILD president and CEO Bryan Tuckey explains that “The decline in centres or design services – or slight dislowrise sales is a direct result of provincial public policy that has en- counts off inventory. But developers are couraged intensification in existing communities and constrained land more likely to delay a project launch, supply in the regions surrounding the city of Toronto.” rather than lower prices. Adds BILD First Vice-Chair Steve Deveaux: “Governments must So, John and other prospective newacknowledge that the constraints being placed on the market, particu- home buyers – there’s no need to wait. If larly in the lowrise sector, are having dire results. Land constraints, you’re financially prepared (and the Bank regulatory requirements and a complex approval process fraught with of Canada just, once again, announced it delays are seriously challenging the vitality of the lowrise sector, as well was holding interest rates), now is a good as housing choice for the new-home buyer.” time to buy.

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