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hopping for a home online is a great way to narrow your search, but there’s nothing like visiting the sites, models and sales offices to get down to the nitty-gritty. Before you venture out, here are some pointers: First, be clear about what you want and expect in a new home and in your builder. Remember, the range of prices in the new-home market generally reflects differences in location, features and home styles. There’s no magic involved. If a builder’s pricing seems out of whack with others in the area, ask for an explanation. Higher prices could mean better quality materials, finishings, features and service. Make sure that the price you are paying will deliver the quality you want. Second, understand exactly what is included with the home you are buying and what is optional. Ask the sales representative to show you samples, and request a “spec” sheet that clearly lists what is included, as well as any upgrade options. Third, evaluate any promises that have been made during your visit. Is the builder prepared to put them in writing? Hearsay comments should not be included as part of your evaluation process. Sit down with your sales representative, ask questions and discuss your Agreement of Purchase and Sale in detail – then take it to a lawyer before it’s finalized.
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hinking of the long-term, or to any point in the future, may be difficult to do when you’re buying a new home. All the excitement of choosing a location, builder, type of home and, of course, the finishings, takes over and all you can think about is the here and now, and you can’t wait to move in. When it comes to selecting upgrades, however, experts suggest that it’s wise to keep an eye toward the future. Indeed, it’s hard to imagine selling a home you haven’t even moved into yet. But one day, quite likely, you will be in that position, and you will be glad you struck a balance between those little touches that made your home “home,” and those that might appeal to others. You may also be happy you exercised at least some caution when you’re at your builder’s decor centre. Without it, you could easily find yourself exceeding your budget – for the sake of a few luxuries that you could likely do without.
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“ADI is not about the past. LINK pushes Burlington to break out of its comfort zone – the architecture and design caters to those who are optimistic about the future,” says Roland Rom Colthoff, director of RAW. Darlings of contemporary midrise architecture, RAW oriented the U-shaped community towards Bronte Creek Provincial Park, valuing the integration of nature into a modern lifestyle. Inspired by New York’s High Line, the concrete deck covered in mature landscaping extends from the buildings’ second-storey, enabling at-grade parking below the court and a natural, green slope down towards the creek. Burlington’s newest community follows hot-on-the-heels of the success of ADI Development Group’s launch project, Mod’rn Condominium. Winner of four Hamilton-Halton Home Builders’ Association (HHHBA) 2012 Awards of Distinction, including Project of the Year, and nominated for 2013 Most Outstanding Midrise Development by the Ontario Home Builders Association (OHBA), the experts agree: ADI Development is raising the stakes when it comes to midrise living. “We have worked hard to deliver the best product on the market, and the industry experts recognize this. We are proud to put Burlington in the centre of the contemporary design movement,” says Saud Adi, COO of ADI Development.
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Tiered floors at shifting angles and dramatic balcony pods designed to maximize views towards the creek appear as an architectural feat: a geometric matrix of cubes and graphic interplay of colour. pools framed by a range shower and glass vegetation atrium, and saunas in change rooms. “Health and fitness are priorities in my life, and my friends’ lives. It’s what people want, and we are making it easy to live healthy and ensuring the community stays active,” says Tariq Adi, CEO of ADI Development. Featuring a fully fitted show-kitchen and resort style bar that extends onto the outdoor patio, LINK’s social mainspace also includes a 12-person private dining room, a billiards room and lounge. Purchasers will enjoy every convenience at their doorstep; the 14,000-sq.-ft. commercial space along Dundas and Sutton will feature boutique shops and cafes. Carrying from the lobby into the suites, LINK’s interiors are both understated and dramatic. Incorporating ADI Development’s signature intellispace design, large suite interiors prioritize layout, with thoughtful space planning and integrated appliances to ensure maximum use of square footage. Taking a cue from nature, finishes appear in their raw form, not polished or manipulated, adding warmth and elegance to the contemporary design. “We combined the best in architecture, natural setting, healthy living, and social space to create a development unlike anything Burlington has ever seen before,” says Tariq Adi. LINK Condos + Towns offers studios up to two bedroom plus den suites and townhomes, ranging from 435 to 1,396 sq. ft. priced from the $170’s. Sales centre slated to open mid fall. To register, visit adidevelopments.com september 14 - 28, 2013 | New home & condo guide SWO 15
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Final release now underway for this collection of bungalow townhomes.
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gemini homes Guelph | Creekside
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gemini homes Guelph | The Highlands
Semi-detached homes from the $320’s, including A/C and granite kitchen counters. Walkouts available.
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Coming soon – Mattamy’s first master-planned community in Kitchener, with affordable townhomes and detached homes.
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gemini homes Guelph | Morning Crest
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The finishing touches
for your new home by Karen Kessel Karen Kessel is the Broker of Record of Planet Realty Inc., located in Guelph. She brings more than 25 years of experience in the sales and marketing of homes and condominiums across Ontario. She can be reached at karen@planetrealty.ca or visit planetrealty.ca
So, you have just purchased a new
home or condo and the price is only $399,900? Now, what does that purchase price really include? Generally, for most new home and condo purchases, that would include the builder’s “standard finishes.” If you made your buying decision after you toured the builder’s model home, you were most likely attracted to the high level of features and finishes – many times these are all upgrades. What you need to do is review the list of standard features included, walk through the model home and determine what you would like to upgrade. Remember, everything comes with a price, and this is where it starts to get tricky. Do you need every gadget, gizmo and upgrade available and are you willing to pay the price? Like most new-home buyers, you are on a budget. You may have been approved by your bank for financing of the base price of your new home and if you are upgrading finishes, you will now need to include this with your total borrowed amount. This is where homebuyers have to ask themselves: What upgrades are good
investments? Will I get a return on that investment for this upgrade when it comes time to sell? And, if I don’t do this upgrade now, but I want to have it in the future, what will the cost and hassle be then? Selecting the finishes for your new home can be one of the most pleasurable moments of buying, but can also be overwhelming and expensive. So, what do the experts say about where to invest in up-graded finishes. The gourmet kitchen – considered one of the most important rooms in a home – this is where you get the biggest bang for your buck! Consider upgraded cabinetry, with pot and pan drawers, granite countertops, backsplashes, valance lighting and appliances. Luxurious bathrooms, with deep soaker tubs, seamless glass showers, imported designer tiles, decorative sink bowls with up-graded taps. Flooring – there are so many choices of flooring, from engineered hardwood, bamboo, to imported limestone and marbles. Of course, this is only a sampling of what is available. This all sounds amazing, but now it’s decision time. My recommendation is that you don’t go overboard with upgrades just because you have the extra money or can be approved to finance it. One reason some homes sit for a long period on the resale market is because the original buyers over-upgraded and increased the cost of their home to a point where it is priced out of the market. Priced higher than similar homes of square footage in the area, these homeowners wonder why buyers are not interested in their well appointed home, and rather opt to purchase another home at $30,000 to $50,000 less. Make sense? Another way to build extra value into your new home is to upgrade with your builder on structural items like the front elevation of your home or by modifying the layout of your kitchen or bathroom. These items are not easily done after the home has been completed and will add a unique quality. You can certainly replace the countertops to granite after you move in and maybe for less than the builder wants to charge. Then, every year for the next three to four years, invest small upgrades that make your home stay trendy and current such as lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures, paint, and the exterior with a larger deck or patio areas, landscaping and more. Buying a new home or condominium can be incredibly rewarding and satisfying when you can select the features and finishes to suite your personal taste and lifestyle – keeping in mind the future resale of your home. So, do your homework and enjoy!
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itchener-Waterloo may have once been best known as the home of Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, meat processor Schneider Foods and the Ontario Hockey League’s Kitchener Rangers. But while rich in German heritage and other culture, the town of about 220,000 has more recently gained a reputation more for high technology than pork sausage and beerinspired oompahs. In fact, this vibrant community located in the Region of Waterloo in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, help form the three point-towns that make up “Canada’s Technology Triangle.” Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge today comprise one of Canada’s most diverse economies, evolving from a reliance on manufacturing into a balanced economy that crosses many sectors. Today, the area boasts a thriving advanced technology sector and a highly skilled workforce in the IT, automotive, business and financial services sectors. Complementing these strengths is a naturally advantageous location off Hwy. 401, close to major Canadian cities Toronto and Hamilton, as well as to entry points to the US at Michigan and New York.
All of this has the region poised for longterm economic health. Employment and population growth, two key factors in housing demand, are both doing well in the area, though they are not without their challenges in the short term. But, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC), the picture begins to brighten in the second half of 2013. “Improving economic conditions and stable home prices will support housing demand by the second half of 2013,” says Erica McLerie, CMHC senior market analyst. Overall, housing starts in KW were to increase marginally for 2012 from 2011 levels. Though total starts are expected to slow slightly this year, single-detached starts will actually gain – 4.6 per cent – over 2012. KW’s diverse economy is expected to respond favourably the more the U.S. recovery continues. Manufacturing jobs have been on the rise over the past number of months, CMHC says.
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As for entertainment, Kitchener has a lot more going for it than just Oktoberfest. From Bingemans camping resort and family playground, to chicopee Ski club, to the children’s museum, the Kitchener-waterloo Art gallery and the Farmers’ market, there is always plenty to see and do in town. Unemployment is forecast to be 6.6 per cent for 2013, which is unchanged from 2012 but down from 6.8 per cent in 2011 and eight per cent in 2010. In terms of population, net migration accounts for more than 50 per cent of the growth, CMHC says, and is expected to average more than 3,000 annually. The city, in fact, is second only to Toronto in attracting immigrants, with almost all of them under the age of 45. In addition, the 2011 Census showed population in the Triangle grew 5.7 per cent to 477,160 in 2011 from 451,235 in 2006. Companies such as Toyota Canada, Com Dev International, Innovative Steam Technologies and Heroux-Devtek are expanding production, helping power the manufacturing sector to forecasted growth averaging 6.2 per cent between 2011 and 2014, according to the Conference Board of Canada. In addition to growth in high tech, the region has also seen expansion in the educational sectors in recent years. A new health sciences campus of the University of Waterloo, located in downtown Kitchener, opened in 2009 and is expected to inspire further social and economic spin-off benefits. Redevelopment of the downtown block includes new condo, retail and hotel projects and other improvements. Ontario has committed to building a new provincial courthouse in the downtown area, which could lead to further job growth in the legal sector. Transit expansion, an important element for any growing city to accommodate new residents and housing development, has also been a focal point for Kitchener. This facilitates transportation not just within the city but also eases commuter traffic to Hamilton, Oakville, Mississauga and Toronto. Regional Council has been discussing a light rail transit system to service the Tri-Cities for years. Officials are negotiating funding agreements with the provincial and federal governments to cover the estimated $790-million cost of the system. Rail transit could be launched by 2014. Meanwhile, GO Transit is also expanding service to the area. In 2009, it extended bus services connecting Kitchener with the Milton GO Train station and the Square One Bus Terminal in Mississauga, and in 2011 GO extended train service on its Georgetown line through Guelph to Kitchener.
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Ontario has committed to building a new provincial courthouse in the downtown area, which could lead to further job growth in the legal sector. As for entertainment, Kitchener has a lot Kitchener, while Haastown KW at a glance more going for it than just Oktoberfest. From Holdings and other companies Population: Bingemans camping resort and family are building in Cambridge. 220,000 playground, to Chicopee Ski Club, to the Despite the growth, Major employers: Children’s Museum, the Kitchener-Waterloo Kitchener remains proud Advanced Art Gallery and the Farmers’ Market, there of its German ancestry, harking manufacturing, education, is always plenty to see and do in town. back to its founding in 1854 technology sectors And, of course, there are the Kitchener as the Town of Berlin. Today, Average home price, juNE 2013: Rangers of the OHL, a fixture in town since about 25 per cent of $327,156 1963. Playing out of the storied Kitchener residents are Canadians of Average home price, juNE 2012: Memorial Auditorium Complex, the Rangers German descent. $316,836 are especially noteworthy because they are a Oktoberfest still serves as Distance from Toronto: publicly-owned team, operated by a 40an annual celebration of this 91 kilometres member board of directors comprising season heritage. The nine-day event, ticket holders. This a rarity in sports today, based on the original German and speaks to the level of community spirit and involvement Oktoberfest in Munich, is the largest in Kitchener. Bavarian festival in the world outside of So, what does all this mean for prospective homebuying in Germany, and runs every October Kitchener-Waterloo? For one thing, KW-Cambridge is ranked from the Friday before Thanksgiving to the as the number two investment area in Ontario between 2013 Saturday after. and 2018, according to the Real Estate Investment Network. Whatever Kitchener has going for it, In addition to the strong economy, a commitment to infrastructure it seems to be working. In a recent survey improvements and transportation projects will help drive the of residents conducted by Environics, 91 economy and real estate market in this area, the group says. per cent of citizens indicated they were Builders seem to agree, as all of Branthaven Homes, pleased with the strategic direction of the Dunsire Developments, Empire Communities, Eastforest Homes, city and the services provided by the Fusion Homes, Laurel View Homes, Losani Homes, Monarch municipal government. Corporation, Reid’s Heritage Homes, Terra View Homes, Kenmore All told, it sounds like a recipe for Homes and Andrin Homes have developments underway in continued prosperity – and “ein prosit!”
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preview registration branthaven homes Waterdown | Bohemian Towns Coming soon – towns from the $270’s. branthaven.com COUNTRYGREEN homes Waterdown | Uptowns of Waterdown Coming soon – urban two- and three-storey back-to-backs, traditional and executive towns priced from $264,900. countrygreenhomes.com kingwood homes Paris | Village on the Grand Register now for riverfront townhomes in historic downtown Paris, from the $230’s. villageonthegrand.ca rosehaven homes/Homes by Desantis/CDI developments Ancaster | Tiffany Hill Phase II coming early 2014 – freehold townhomes and 36- and 45-ft. detached. tiffanyhill.ca
Ancaster Beamsville Binbrook Brant Brantford Burlington Catharines Grimsby Hamilton Milton
Niagara Oakville Paris Port Dover St. Catharines Stoney Creek Vineland
rosehaven homes Mount Albert | Victoria Highlands Coming November 2013 – 50-ft. detached singles. rosehaveninmountalbert.com new horizon homes Bronte | Harvest Coming soon – register now for these luxury freehold townhomes backing onto Bronte Provincial Park. newhorizonhomes.ca
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Rosehaven homes Thorold | Gibson Heights Coming soon – new release of towns and model homes. rosehavenhomes.com
Empire communities Niagara Falls | Imagine Now open – master-planned community of towns and detached homes in heart of Niagara. empirecommunities.com spallacci homes Hamilton | Eden Park Grand Opening of Chateau-inspired semis collection. spallaccihomes.com
rosehaven homes/ homes by desantis Stoney Creek | On the Ridge Coming early 2014 – semis, 35- and 40-ft. singles. liveontheridge.ca
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
ljm developments Burlington | Appleby Gardens Now selling – pre-construction pricing on condos starting from $229,000. applebygardens.ca
mountainview homes Fonthill | The Residences at Lookout Second phase now open – new bungalow collection on 50-ft. lots. mountainview.com
ADI Development Oakville | Link Condos + Towns Register now for this modern condo community on Dundas at Sutton, adjacent to Bronte Provincial Park. adidevelopments.com
bucci homes Grimsby | Bliss Two-storey freehold executive towns located near 50 Point Conservation Area, priced from the mid $260’s. buccihomes.com
forest park homes Fonthill | The Village Landing Pre-register for Fonthill’s newest community – single-family homes and village homes. thevillagelanding.com TOBYN park homes Stoney Creek | Stoneywood Park Coming spring 2014 – detached homes and townhomes, on-site greenspace, easy access to highways, conservation area and other amenities. stoneywoodpark.com
Augustine Group Stoney Creek | Treviso Select suites still available at this condominium in downtown Stoney Creek – including corner units and penthouses. trevisostoneycreek.ca
branthaven homes Grimsby | Wave Condos Final phase of affordable lakeside boutique condos in Grimsby. branthaven.com
Rosehaven homes Chippawa | Lyon’s Creek Coming soon – model homes plus new release of 50-ft. detached lots. rosehavenhomes.com
spallacci homes Hamilton | Eden Park Phase 4 release of exceptional 32and 40-ft. lots. spallaccihomes.com Emery condominiums Burlington | Appleby Club Limited release of Country Club Condominiums at Appleby and Dundas. applebyclub.com
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Perth Park
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Beamsville
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Lincoln Square
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Binbrook
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Wyndfield
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The Village of SouthFields • • from high $300's 44&45
Chippawa
ROSEHAVEN HOMES
Lyon's Creek
Fort Erie
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Georgetown
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BUCCI HOMES
Bliss • from mid $260's 43
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BRANTHAVEN HOMES
Wave • from $174,990
Hamilton
EMPIRE COMMUNITIES
Summerlea
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Hamilton
SPALLACCI
Eden Park
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Lake Simcoe
AUGUSTINE GROUP
Crates Landing •
Niagara
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North Ridge Meadows
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Niagara on the Lake BW HOMES
Niagara on the Green
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Oakville
MENKES
Millstone • from $309,990
Oakville
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Paris
KINGWOOD HOMES
Village on the Grand
Port Dalhousie
AUGUSTINE GROUP CORP.
Smithville
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Smithville
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Victoria Village
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COSMOPOLITAN HOMES
Vintner Estates
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Stevensville
PARK LANE HOME BUILDERS Village Creek
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Stoney Creek
AUGUSTINE GROUP CORP.
Treviso • from $249,900
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Stoney Creek
BRANTHAVEN HOMES
Paramount
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DICENZO HOMES
Blue Shores
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EMPIRE COMMUNITIES
Victory
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Stoney Creek
ROSEHAVEN
On The Ridge
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Thorold
GREAT GULF
Rolling Meadows/Edgewood • from $299,990 78&79
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COUNTRY GREEN HOMES
The Uptowns of Waterdown
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Forest Park Homes offers a taste
of small town living in Foothill
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orest Park Homes has established itself as a homebuilder with a forte for creating communities within communities in the small towns of southern Ontario such as Ayr, Waterloo, Woodstock, Stratford and now Fonthill.
location Fonthill housing type Freehold towns from $249,900, and singles from $349,900 sales centre 1815 Merrittville Hwy. contact 905.892.0222 fonthill@royallepage.ca thevillagelanding.com
With award-winning style on its side, Forest Park introduces The Village Landing on Haist Street in the heart of the quiet town of Fonthill in Niagara’s countryside. This is where you’ll discover the simplicity of walking the kids to school and the challenge of playing 18 holes on top-ranked golf courses. Lush greenspace and pristine hiking trails cater to both your sense of adventure and your love of solitude. The convenience of having all this – and every amenity – close at hand will be yours at The Village Landing. Visitors will soon learn that they’re just minutes to St. Catharines and Niagara Falls and all of the region’s most popular points in between like The Wine Route, Shaw Festival and casinos. Airports in Buffalo, Hamilton and Toronto are within an hour’s drive. The Village Landing showcases two collections of singles of 1,265 to 3,575 sq. ft., designed for 45- and 50-ft. lots. You’ll discover innovative designs made popular within other communities, like the three- or fourbedroom Beaujolais (re-christened the Kinsale for Fonthill) from Hilltop Estates in Ayr. It was named 2010’s Best New Home Design by the Waterloo Home Builders’ Association for its second-level family room, luxury ensuite, open concept main floor of kitchen, dining area and living room, main level laundry, double-car garage and specialty features like coffered ceilings, fireplaces and covered back terrace. This was also part of Forest Park’s award-winning 2010 Project of the Year. The freehold townhomes are equally impressive with expansive widths of 26-ft. leading to interiors of 1,431 to 1,857 sq. ft., spaciousness seldom seen in townhome design. Available in two-storey, bungalow and bun aloft designs, they offer a gamut of lifestyle options in a town where quality of
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The Village Landing
With award-winning style on its side, Forest Park introduces The Village Landing on Haist Street in the heart of the quiet town of Fonthill in Niagara’s countryside. life is the quintessential feature. In the near future, construction will begin on a row of townhome models to showcase another aspect of Village Landing living. In the interim, two model homes, including the Kinsale, will be revealed at a grand opening this fall to highlight the quality, style and design found within a Forest Park home. Pre-selling is taking place from Fonthill’s Royal LePage office where all plans are available for viewing. With prices starting at $249,900 for townhomes and $319,900 for singles, Forest Park offers entry level pricing to Fonthill living. These are baseline prices that include this builder’s extensive list of standard features while still offering a handsome selection of upgrades to enhance each home to every family’s needs and tastes. Life. Style. Choices. All are available at The Village Landing in Fonthill.
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THE VILLAGE OF SOUTHFIELDS. AN ESTABLISHED COMMUNITY. AN EXCEPTIONAL OFFERING. 43' Singles and Two-Storey Towns Discover an established masterplanned community in the heart of Caledon. Come home to The Village of SouthFields. Innovative floorplan designs include expansive 43' Singles with lofts and twostorey townhomes. Experience Caledon’s community, where charming family homes are delicately woven into an awe-inspiring fabric of neighbourhood parks, schools, protected parkland, trail systems and stunning greenspace corridors. 5 MODEL HOMES TO VIEW Like us on:
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The Village of SouthFields An established community in the heart of Caledon
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onarch, along with Coscorp, has seamlessly established a master-planned community in the heart of Caledon. The Village of SouthFields offers innovative floorplan designs, towns and single-family homes feat u r i ng lof t s, a nd com for t able community living within an established neighbourhood. Discover charming family homes that create spacious and dynamic living environments, nestled within a growing master-planned community.
Caledon’s community
Come and discover The Village of SouthFields, an established community in the heart of Caledon. With the new Southfields Public Elementary school and charming family homes delicately woven into the neighbourhood fabric, SouthFields has become a much sought-after community. Coming soon to the Caledon community, a vibrant Village Centre featuring quaint shops and a community centre. Master-planned, masterfully designed
A spectacular, master-planned community, already home to over one thousand families, The Village of SouthFields is an idyllic retreat for the senses. Evoking the small-town charm of Caledon, Monarch offers spacious towns and singlefamily homes with loft designs that transcend the ordinary.
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MONARCH CORPORATION
Village of SouthFields
Discover charming family homes that create spacious and dynamic living environments, nestled within a growing master-planned community. Branch out with Monarch in 43-ft. detached homes. Starting from $592,990, and ranging from 2,260 to 3,971 sq. ft., every 43-ft. single family home features hardwood on the main level, oak stairs and designs with lofts available. When you call SouthFields home, you will receive $10,000 in design studio dollars. For a limited time only, receive an additional $5,000 in design studio dollars and $5,000 off your purchase price, on select lots. A limited number of townhomes, ranging from 1,630 to 1,954 sq. ft., are also available. Superior interior features include nine-ft. ceilings, designer ceramic floor tiling, gas fireplaces with formal mantles and a design that includes a finished lower level. Now available on select lots, discover incredible incentives including $12,000 in design studio dollars, hardwood on main level and granite countertop with undermount sink in kitchen. Plus, for a limited time only, air conditioning will also be included on select lots. See Sales Representative for complete details. location Caledon housing type Townhomes and single-family homes sales centre 12515 Kennedy Rd., open 1 to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, noon to 5 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends and holidays contact 905.843.0707
Visit us today
To experience the new Village of SouthFields and to view our designer decorated model homes, visit the sales centre at 12515 Kennedy Rd., north of Mayfield Road in the town of Caledon. Hours are 1 to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday; noon to 5 p.m. Friday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends and holidays. For more information, call 905.843.0707. Always home with MonarchMonarch has consistently been recognized in the home building industry and by its customers for superior quality and outstanding customer satisfaction for nearly 100 years. Monarch operates in Ontario where the Company builds and develops single-family homes and highrise condominiums. Monarch serves a wide segment of homebuyers through its innovative product mix that emphasizes exceptional style, design, quality and livability. › Visit us at monarchgroup.net › Tweet us @monarch_group › Join the conversation at facebook.com/monarchcorp september 14 - 28, 2013 | New home & condo guide SWO 47
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Private residences of Perth Park
offer award-winning design
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here are only nine opportunities to enjoy award-winning design by Schuit Homes at Perth Park in Ancaster, an exquisite collection of private residences that reach out to a parkland setting. Within this community, only moments from Hwy. 403, stands a model residence showcasing its one-of-a-kind design and setting. It now bears the additional distinction of being a multi-award-winner, having been named by the HHHBA as Best Single Family Home, Best Bathroom and Best Kitchen in a home of 2,500 sq. ft. or more. These recent HHHBA awards can be added to Schuit Homes’ collection of more than 29 major industry awards presented to a company possessing a unique flare and ability to craft custom homes of distinction and quality. In his 24-year history of building in Burlington, Brantford, Dundas and Ancaster, builder Jerr y Schuit continues to raise the bar for custom luxury homes that deliver outstanding innovation and quality. “I want my clients to be excited by purchasing a Schuit home. My homes are intended to touch the senses visually and emotionally.” Once you enter Perth Park, you’ll note a difference in the air that continues as you advance along your private, coachlight-lit roadway of paving stones to your front entrance. This is a community of elegance and warmth where homes will stand on lots of 57 to 75 ft. in width. Along with custom finishes, homes can embrace main floor master suites, guest suites, stone exteriors, lofts, and every amenity you can imagine. Each of these nine properties will face architecturally designed parkland with four lots backing onto a ravine and the Hamilton Golf & Country Club, a tranquil setting without the intrusive sounds of the city. Families of all ages can have a personal design layout that offers convenience and comfort with plenty of private space. Livable, versatile, indulgent living will
Each of these nine properties will face architecturally designed parkland with four lots backing onto a ravine and the Hamilton Golf & Country Club, a tranquil setting without the intrusive sounds of the city.
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Perth Park
once you enter Perth Park, you’ll note a difference in the air that continues as you advance along your private, coachlight-lit roadway of paving stones to your front entrance. LoCATioN Ancaster HouSiNG TYPE Luxury custom homes on 57- to 64-ft. lots CoNTACT 905.628.9559 schuithomes.com
satisfy. transitional design will make your new home timeless, yet modern, the signature of schuit homes. today, luxury is all about comfort and convenience and this model home exudes both within 3,750 sq. ft. of gracious living. Like this award-winning home, every schuit home is an award-winner for homeowners, designed to accommodate every need. Work with schuit designers to choose your custom finishes of granite, marble or porcelain from a list of many others. as you focus on each room in your home, you’ll be guided every step of the way to blend surfaces and textures to fashion the home of your dreams for you and your family – mouldings, ceiling treatments, lighting, flooring – all become equal parts of the living masterpiecethat will become your home. Jerry schuit, company president, and Marco Martorano, project manager, conspire together to design homes of elegance with supreme craftsmanship. “We choose our locations to increase, not only the value of the home but the level of pleasure of the homeowners day-to-day living,” says schuit. schuit homes is accepting reservations from those interested in these private residences. once registered, a schuit representative will contact you to begin the process of creating your new home within the exquisite community of Perth Park. Call 905.628.9559, ex t. 22, for a viewing appointment. september 14 - 28, 2013 | NEw HomE & CoNdo GuidE Swo 51
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Uptowns of Waterdown Location, greenspace and quality design combine to make this
‘community of choice’
location Waterdown housing type Urban-style two- and threestorey back-to-back townhomes in both condo and freehold units sales centre 619 Centre Rd., open Monday to Wednesday 2 to 7 p.m., Thursday and Friday by appointment, and weekends from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. contact 905.690.7600 | countrygreenhomes.com
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f you’re looking for a young, vibrant community for your next home, look no further than CountryGreen Homes’ Uptowns of Waterdown. Conveniently located only minutes from major highways, Waterdown has been able to retain its small town village charm yet at the same time offer growing families the conveniences and services they come to expect from the big city. From quaint family restaurants to chic bistros, modern strip malls to trendy boutiques, Waterdown with its historic main street and vibrant artistic community, has become one of the most sought after communities west of Toronto and no builder has helped create the sense of community more than CountryGreen Homes. With an abundance of parks and greenspace surrounding the neighbourhood and shops within walking distance, the Uptowns of Waterdown are fast becoming the “community of choice.” Sophisticated buyers appreciate and recognize the quality design, craftsmanship and affordable living the Uptowns of Waterdown offer today’s young family. Spacious open concept plans are a perfect match not
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Uptowns of Waterdown
only for growing families but also entrepreneurs requiring extra room for a home office or for the fitness enthusiast wanting a home gym. The urban-style two- and three-storey back-to-back townhomes are available in both condo and freehold units perfectly designed for today’s busy lifestyle and include standard features competitive with today’s top leaders in the building industry. “Not everyone has the time or wants to maintain a large back yard,” says Gail Ward, sales representative for CountryGreen Homes. “That’s why the back-to-backs have become so popular with executive couples and young, growing families. “We’re also offering no maintenance fees and double car garages on select units.” Why not find out yourself what the buzz is all about! Take a scenic autumn drive to the Uptowns of Waterdown on Saturday, Sept. 21. That’s the day CountryGreen Homes will release its next chapter with dramatic new designs. Come early to take advantage of the New Release Pricing and receive $5,000 in your choice of upgrades with any new home purchase.
Urban two- and three-storey back-to-backs range from 1,168 to 1,881 sq. ft. and are priced from $264,900 to $364,900. Three-storey traditional towns and three-storey executive towns range from 1,990 to 2,492 sq. ft. and are priced from $354,900 to $381,900 with no maintenance fees. To learn more about this limited release of exciting new designs be sure to join us on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 11 a.m. at the newly relocated sales pavilion at 619 Centre Rd. in Waterdown. Or visit during regular hours, Monday to Wednesday 2 to 7 p.m.; Thursday and Friday by appointment; and weekends from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 905.690.7600 or visit countrygreenhomes.com september 14 - 28, 2013 | New home & condo guide SWO 57
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It’s an experience Pepper knows personally. Two years ago, she moved to Tillsonburg from Metro Vancouver precisely because of the family-friendly lifestyle – and she’s not alone. A number of her friends have made similar moves in recent years. “Tillsonburg is a town where you can still send your kids outside to play,” she says. “You can actually let them ride their bikes and not constantly worry about their safety.” When it comes to recreation, the community offers a surprising number of amenities, including an indoor pool, two ice pads, dedicated soccer and baseball facilities, skate park and even an outdoor waterpark. Lake Lisgar, located in the centre of town, is a perfect venue for fishing and paddling, while the nearby Trans Canada Trail offers unique hiking and biking opportunities. Add in a newly-renovated county library branch and a downtown arts centre, and what’s not to love? “With advances in Internet technology, it’s no longer necessary for people to live where they work,” says Pepper. “People are able to work from almost anywhere, and Tillsonburg stands to gain from that flexibility.” So just how good are the new home deals in Tillsonburg? In Reynolds Way, a two-bedroom, twobathroom, 1,380-sq.-ft., one-story home featuring main floor laundry, two-car garage, vaulted ceiling, HRV and AC and backing onto mature forest, can be yours from
$275,200. One-storey, two-storey and split level plans are offered, and several lots back onto beautiful mature woodland are still available. Just up Quarter Town Line, you’ll find Fusion Homes’ new community, The Oaks, which offers both split-level townhouses (from $184,900) and detached homes (from $211,900). With a new elementary school to be built across the street, you’ll want to act fast to avoid disappointment. Further to the north, is Hayhoe Homes’ original Tillsonburg development, Park Place. Beautiful craftsman details and outstanding curb appeal have made these homes hot sellers over the past year. “Tillsonburg isn’t a great place to live for any one reason,” says Pepper. “It’s a great place to live for hundreds of reasons. The magic is in the way all those little details come together – and the bigger picture they create.” To learn more about the new homes available in the Tillsonburg area, visit discovertillsonburg.ca Hayhoe
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Communities’ Summerlea community to celebrate the opening of a new park in its Summerlea community located in Binbrook. Summerlea was launched in 2009 and has grown to a community of more than 500 families. This is the second new park that Empire has opened in the community, giving families a welcome playground for play, sports, barbecuing and simply strolling outdoors. This year also marks Empire’s 20th anniversary of building and developing in Southwestern Ontario, where the company established its roots in the industry. “We at Empire want to thank all those people who have joined with us today to share in the opening of this new park and who have helped us build such a dynamic community here in Binbrook,” says Paul Golini, executive vice-president of Empire. “We are also delighted that so many of you are able to celebrate our 20th anniversary today. It is families just like you that have helped Empire build the many successful communities over the past 20 years.” Brenda Johnson, the councilor for the area, was on hand to participate in the festivities and thanked Empire for honouring their promise to the region to build and open the two parks in Summerlea, even before the entire community was completed. Located just minutes from downtown Hamilton, life at Summerlea offers the best of small town country living with all the amenities of the big city just around the corner. Whether it’s exploring the Lake Niapenco reservoir, hiking the Binbrook Conservation Area, swimming in its waterways or golfing on its world class courses, outdoor living is a feature attraction in this part of southwestern Ontario.
Empire Communities is the region’s leading builder and has provided local families with outstanding homes in Hamilton, Ancaster, Dundas and Stony Creek. To learn more visit empirecommunities.com or contact the sales office at 905.692.6000 or via email at summerlea@empirecommunities.com. Sales office hours are Monday to Thursday 1 to 7 p.m., Friday 1 to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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25 YeaRs
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125
montHly Payment
$
follow tHese stePs to see If you’ll QualIfy for a mortGaGe on YouR dReam home
01
05
Calculate the combined monthly before-tax income of you and your spouse.
Multiply this figure by the amount you need to borrow. Divide by 1,000.
02
06
Divide by three. This figure is the monthly payment you can afford to make on your home.
Add to this your estimated monthly heating costs and monthly property taxes.
03
07
Take the total price of the home and subtract the amount of money you expect to make as a down payment. This is the money you will have to borrow.
04
Refer to the chart on the opposite page. Look down the left column and locate the interest rate you expect to pay. Line this up with the amortization period of your choice. (Most first-time buyers take the 25-year amortization.)
If this figure is equal to or less than one-third of your gross monthly income (calculated in Step 2), you’ll qualify for a mortgage on your dream home. Bear in mind that this is a rough estimate. If you have several other large loans already, you may qualify for less. Also, banks and trust companies vary in their policies. The best way to know what you can afford is to go to the lending institution of your choice and get pre-qualified.
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moRtgage paYment calculatIon cHart %
amortIZatIon PerIods
inteRest Rates
10 YeaRs
15 YeaRs
20 YeaRs
25 YeaRs
30 YeaRs
3.00%
9.65
6.90
5.54
4.73
4.21
3.25%
9.76
7.02
5.66
4.86
4.34
3.50%
9.88
7.14
5.79
4.99
4.48
3.75%
9.99
7.26
5.91
5.13
4.61
4.00%
10.11
7.38
6.04
5.26
4.76
4.25%
10.23
7.50
6.17
5.40
4.90
4.50%
10.34
7.63
6.30
5.53
5.04
4.75%
10.46
7.75
6.44
5.67
5.19
5.00%
10.58
7.88
6.57
5.82
5.34
5.25%
10.70
8.01
6.74
5.96
5.49
5.50%
10.82
8.14
6.85
6.10
5.64
5.75%
10.94
8.27
6.98
6.25
5.79
6.00%
11.07
8.40
7.12
6.40
5.95
6.25%
11.19
8.53
7.26
6.55
6.11
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11.31
8.66
7.41
6.70
6.26
6.75%
11.43
8.80
7.55
6.85
6.42
7.00%
11.56
8.93
7.69
7.00
6.59
7.25%
11.68
9.07
7.84
7.16
6.75
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
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9.84
9.29
8.98
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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
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12.75%
14.59
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10.61
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6 Months
1 Year
2 years
3 years
4 years
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5 years 3.84 3.59 3.79 3.89 5.34 3.89 3.59 3.89 3.79 3.79 3.89 5.34 3.99 3.89 3.79
5.14 4.95 3.59 5.34 3.89
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