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JAN 17 - 31, 2015 || VOLUME 18 ISSUE 1
ON THE COVER
TILLSONBURG DEVELOPMENTS
Opening a new phase the latest success at Baldwin Place
regular and special features IN EVERY ISSUE 10 Editor’s Note 77 Hot Dates 76 Ad Index COLUMNISTS 67 Quick Tips
HOMEBUYERS’ HELP 24 City Focus
London: city of growth and opportunity
69 Homebuyers’ Resources
Mortgage Calculator & Rate Table
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Start the new year with a new attitude by Hellen Buttigieg
78 Fundamentally Speaking
Take advantage of low mortgage rates while you can – but carefully by Wayne Karl
IN THE NEWS 44 Homes by DeSantis
Continued success for this Hamiltonbased builder
46 Great Gulf
sets the standard for sustainable living at Active House in Thorold
60 EnergyStar
Bring on the Polar Vortex – if you’re prepared with an Energy Star home
63 WRHBA
Association names 2014 SAM Awards of Distinction Winners
community focus features 20 London
Sifton Properties Sifton’s new home excellence continues in London
34 Multi-Site
Rosehaven Homes This is the year for people who seek a ‘haven’ from the ordinary
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Pinewood Homes invests in the ‘wow’ factor in its Niagara Falls community
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Think you can’t afford a home? It’s more affordable than you first thought
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uch like that bank commercial that says, “You’re richer than you think,” a new home may be more affordable than you originally thought. Perhaps you need only to change your definition of “home” to get into the market. While a detached home is the traditional choice for many, highrise and lowrise suites, lofts and townhomes have become a prime choice among first-time buyers and empty nesters in the market for new place to call home. Not only does townhouse and condominium living afford you the opportunity to live in a prime neighbourhood at a great starting price, when it’s time to move you can often opt to remain in the same neighbourhood, since many communities offer a mix of designs and sizes, which allows families to relocate easily without having to change jobs or schools. Today’s communities generally have a range of sizes and prices that start at the “affordable” end of the price spectrum. Many builders and developers are gearing up for their grand openings and have new communities available for quick occupancy. It’s an exciting time to be shopping for a new place, so don’t miss this excellent buying opportunity. Have a look through this issue and see what you think. The home of your dreams is waiting.
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Resolve to plan carefully in 2015 Low rates mean opportunity, but not at any cost
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he past year certainly presented some interesting times – simultaneous talk of slowdowns and soft landings in some markets, increases, upticks and value gains in others. Indeed, now more than ever, housing and economic conditions serve as reminders of how local real estate is. What’s going on in one part of the country or province or in a specific property type, may be completely different from another. On the positive side as 2015 begins are interest rates that are still at or near historic lows, with the next Bank of Canada rate announcement to come Jan. 21. Many experts don’t expect rates to begin rising until mid-year at least, while cautioning that Canadians should not confuse cheap money – if they qualify – with free money. The BoC continually keeps a close eye on household debt and other signposts for any warnings that we’re taking on more debt than we should. Fixed versus variable rate? Long versus short? Open versus closed? These are among the questions you may be pondering as you prepare for your next steps as a homebuyer. Your best strategy? Meet with your broker or banker to see how you can take advantage of these opportunities, without getting in over your head.
WAYNE KARL
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Opening of new phase the latest success at TILLSONBURG’S BALDWIN PLACE LOCATION Tillsonburg HOUSING TYPE Adult lifestyle, single-detached custom freehold bungalows SALES CENTRE 3 Esseltine Dr., open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday through Thursday, Fridays and holidays by appointment only CONTACT 519.842.4251 1.800.265.5709 baldwinplace.ca
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he initial success of Baldwin Place, Tillsonburg Developments’ premier adult lifestyle community in the town of Tillsonburg, has been overwhelming. New home purchasers have fallen in love with the single-detached custom freehold bungalows, and the lifestyle provided by this cosy community. Tillsonburg Developments is pleased to announce the opening of Phase 9A at Baldwin Place. An additional 32 lots are now available, capping off a tremendously successful year for Tillsonburg Developments. This new release of lots includes a row of larger lots backing onto countryside, including several pie-shaped lots, plus a number of 40-ft. and some 45-ft. lots. Another chapter in the Baldwin Place success story involves the construction of an exciting new model home: the never before offered Surrey, a 1,496-sq.-ft. bungalow featuring a gorgeous stone and brick exterior, double-car garage and extra deep lot. Inside this beautiful new model, a
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spacious open-concept kitchen, living room-dining room area, main floor laundry and two bedrooms provide the very best layout for today’s busy adults who also enjoy entertaining at home. Close to every modern amenity, Baldwin Place offers quality-built freehold bungalows starting at just $232,000, including HST. Or, have Tillsonburg Developments, modify an existing plan, or custom design a home plan for you – you can even bring in your own plan! All of the new model homes at Baldwin Place now have fully-furnished interiors. Each of the model homes are available for purchase (with the exception of the sales office/ model), and offer a quick closing – you even have the option of buying a model fully furnished! Currently, there is one spec home available: the Gainsborough Elevation A with an all-brick exterior. This home now has all interior selections made and will be completed in just a few weeks, offering a faster than typical completion and possession time. The gorgeous new Marlborough Elevation B model offers an expanded front porch and single-car garage. The open concept living room, dining room and kitchen areas make this home seem much larger than its 1,280 sq. ft. Natural lighting is controlled using tilt and raise blinds between the glass of the sliding patio doors. This model boasts an all-brick exterior with the upper portion of the front of the home finished in board and batten siding. Each model home at Baldwin Place offers a variety of standard and upgraded features allowing prospective
Each model home at Baldwin Place offers a variety of standard and upgraded features allowing prospective purchasers to view a wide variety of options. purchasers to view a wide variety of options. Baldwin Place also has an interior designer on staff to assist each home purchaser (at no extra cost) with their home’s interior finishes and colours. Choose from a wide variety of selections, all on view in the sales office/decor centre located in the Gainsborough model home, 3 Esseltine Dr., just as you enter Baldwin Place from Quarter Townline Road. In addition to the recreation centre at Baldwin Place, there are a myriad of leisure activities within the town of Tillsonburg and surrounding area – there are approximately 30 golf courses within a 30-minute drive of Baldwin place. No matter what the season, there’s always an activity to enjoy in Tillsonburg. Visit the sales centre and new models today, and see for yourself how Baldwin Place embraces a modern lifestyle within a community-driven town. JANUARY 17 - 31, 2015 | NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO 15
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Sifton’s new home excellence continues in London LOCATION: London HOUSING TYPE: Bungalow and two-storey homes, 1,727 to 2,728 sq. ft., from $419,900 SALES CENTRE: Temporary sales centre located just off Oxford Street between Commissioners Road and Westdel Bourne, open Monday to Wednesday noon to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. CONTACT: 519.657.4616 megan.corfield@sifton.com sifton.com
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LONDON A city of growth and opportunity T
he city of London is much more than the hub of southwestern Ontario. True, the city of 360,000 residents (470,000 including surrounding villages and towns) is known as The Forest City for its abundance of urban forests. Yet London offers a cornucopia of sights and sounds that truly make it a beloved destination, and concurrently the perfect place to call “home.� The history of London dates back to 1793, when Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe selected the Forks of the Thames as his choice for the future site of the 24 NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO | JANUARY 17 - 31, 2015
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London’s economic diversity comes from such large companies as Labatt Breweries and London Life, and it’s home to the Canadian headquarters or major production centre for 3M Canada, EllisDon, Kellogg Canada, Diamond Aircraft and Trojan Technologies. province’s capital. Indeed, the Thames River winds its way through much of the sprawling city. The present site of London’s Old Court House was Colonel Thomas Talbot’s choice to house provincial government buildings, but this decision did not come to fruition, as Toronto was chosen over London. In 1838, soldiers moved into London’s Victoria Park, today a centrally located gorgeous greenspace and host to a number of summer music and art festivals. Covent Garden Market, still a magnet for downtown London, was established in 1845. This era also saw commercial and industrial growth, thanks to John Labatt and Thomas Carling. Labatt Breweries remains an important part of London’s business sector and city identity. London’s population in 1848 stood at 4,584. The town was incorporated as a city on Jan. 1, 1855. New institutions including St. Joseph’s Hospital, now a part of London Health Sciences Centre, were established in the 1870s. In 1874, the London Life Insurance Co. was founded; it remains a city staple. In 1914, on the eve of First World War, London’s population stood at 55,000. London’s population was boosted by 60,000 people with a 1961 annexation, and by 1976 there were 250,000 residents. Another annexation in 1991 changed the city forever. Famous Londoners, too, have put the city on the map in a big way. Big band leader Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians hailed from London. So do actors Hume Cronyn, Victor Garber and Rachel McAdams, Country singer Tommy Hunter, Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame’s George “Mooney” Gibson and Canadian Golf Hall of Fame’s Sandy Sommerville. More recent local heroes include 2010 Winter Olympic Ice Dancing Gold Medalists Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir. The list goes on. Banting House Museum and its Flame of Hope recognizes Sir Frederick Banting and is a National Historic Site remembering the former Londoner’s research en route to his co-discovery of insulin. Today, London’s demographics showcase a diverse, multicultural mosaic, with English, Scottish, Irish, German, Italian and Latin ethnic origins all heavily represented. Not to be tightly defined, London’s commercial identity demonstrates a diverse flavour. Manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail, education and
accommodation/food services top London’s industrial chart. A combined effort from the city, the London Economic Development Corp. (LEDC), London Chamber of Commerce and Tourism London ensures the city remains vibrant in its efforts to attract business and cater to its residents who love the small-town feel within a large city. London’s economic diversity comes from such large companies as Labatt Breweries and London Life, and it’s home to the Canadian headquarters or major production centre for 3M Canada, EllisDon, Kellogg Canada, Diamond Aircraft and Trojan Technologies. And thanks to a growing advanced communications infrastructure and well-qualified workforce, London is also the location of choice for many customer call centres. An increasingly diverse economy has allowed London to endure cyclical downturns in certain sectors and it provides a strong base from which to expand. Manufacturing is still the largest sector, employing more than 38,000 people or about 16 per cent of the overall workforce. The LEDC continues to aggressively pursue the sectors that have been the foundation of London’s economy in the past, including the automotive parts and food processing industries, and is also dedicated to the expanding in information technology and life sciences. London also boasts a wealth of local attractions, such as the Western Fair Raceway, Fanshawe Pioneer Village, Boler Mountain, the Royal Canadian Regiment Museum, Museum London, Theatre London, London Regional Children’s Museum and Storybook Gardens.
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While the city continues to grow, it remains affordable. The average home price in London as of December 2014 was about $254,141, with two-storeys and bungalows among the popular choices. London’s north end is growing substantially. New highrise condominiums are being erected in a rejuvenated city core. Numerous builders have long seen the potential from developing communities in the city, as Eastforest Homes, Sifton Properties and Fusion Homes have projects underway. In neighbouring communities New Hamburg, St. Thomas, Tillsonburg and Woodstock, Senator Homes, Geranium Homes, Claysam Homes, Stonecroft Homes, Doug Tarry Homes, Fusion, Van El Condominiums and Tillsonburg Developments all have new-home offerings. The south end of London lies at a junction of Hwys. 401 and 402, an important landmark symbolic for commerce, industry and trade, situating the town conveniently just two hours east of Detroit and two hours west of Toronto. Healthcare and education are important to the London area. London Health Sciences Centre, including Victoria and University hospitals, provides a growing population with health services and research. London is also home to Fanshawe College of Applied Arts & Technology, and the University of Western Ontario. London is a big sports town, too. The University of Western Ontario Mustangs have captured numerous national titles in everything from football to squash. The London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League have a new home at the John Labatt Centre. The London Majors of the Intercounty Baseball League play at Labatt Park – the oldest baseball venue in North America. London is also known as the Golf Capital of Canada, with more than 100 public courses within an hour’s drive of the city’s core.
LONDON AT A GLANCE POPULATION
360,000
MAJOR EMPLOYERS
Advanced manufacturing, education, life sciences, financial services AVERAGE HOME PRICES
Dec. 2014: $254,141 Dec. 2013: $245,501
DISTANCE FROM TORONTO
160 kilometres
SOURCE: Canadian Real Estate Association, City of London, OTHER SOURCES: photos courtesy of Tourism London
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New Home WATCH BUILDERS: If you would like to include your new model home or site opening, email wayne.karl@wall2wallmedia.com. Please say you saw it in New Home & Condo Guide!
ANCASTER BEAMSVILLE BINBROOK BRANT BRANTFORD BURLINGTON CATHARINES GRIMSBY HAMILTON
MILTON NIAGARA OAKVILLE PARIS PORT DOVER ST. CATHARINES STONEY CREEK VINELAND
PREVIEW REGISTRATION
CARRIAGE GATE HOMES Ancaster | Legacy
NEW OPENINGS
MATTAMY HOMES Milton | Hawthorne Village
carriagegatehomes.com
Award-winning designs on 50-ft. lots from $399,990 – decorated model now open.
Coming early in 2015 – new townhomes and detached homes in this established masterplanned community.
mattamyhomes.com
NEW HORIZON HOMES Stoney Creek | Waterfront Trails
Register now for Phase 2 of these condos and towns in Stoney Creek.
waterfronttrails.ca
SILVERGATE HOMES Niagara Falls | Victoria Woods
Register now for these luxury townhomes in Niagara Falls.
silvergatehomes.ca
ADI DEVELOPMENTS Burlington | LINK2 Condos + Lofts
Coming soon – one- and two-bedroom condos, and two-storey garden villas and lofts.
adidevelopments.com
CARRIAGE GATE HOMES Burlington | The Berkeley
Coming soon to downtown Burlington – hotel inspired condo living.
theberkeleycondo.com
PHELPS HOMES Smithville | The Atwater Collection
Register now for this adult lifestyle community featuring a collection of attached bungalows backing onto Twenty Mile Creek.
phelpshomes.com
AVERTON HOMES Niagara-on-the-Lake | Averton Square Coming soon, luxury condominiums to go along with luxury bungalows.
avertonsquare.com
Coming soon, register today for this collection of luxury 50-, 55-, 60- and 66-ft. lot designs.
BRANTHAVEN HOMES Burlington | Jazz
Register now for these condos from the $200’s.
jazzcondos.ca
ROSEHAVEN HOMES Chippawa | The Ravines at Lyon’s Creek
Bungalow and bungalow with loft condominium townhomes.
rosehavenhomes.com
LOSANI HOMES Ancaster | Ancaster Glen & The Woodlands Ancaster
Register now for a priority viewing of singles and towns in Ancaster’s most exclusive community.
losanihomes.com
ROSEHAVEN HOMES Waterdown | Waterdown Meadows Returning to Waterdown – popular 35-ft. singles.
waterdownmeadows.com
VALERY HOMES Milton | Viva2
Register now for one- and two-bedroom condo suites, while future phases will include condo townhome designs
EASTFOREST HOMES Paris | Grandville
eastforesthomes.com
SPALLACCI HOMES Hamilton | The Towns of Eden Park
Grand opening – a collection of executive townhomes.
spallaccihomes.com
SPALLCCI GROUP & VALERY HOMES Hamilton | The Residences of Royal Connaught
Now open – the transformation of this landmark property has begun. Here’s your chance to buy a piece of history.
royalconnaught.com
KINGWOOD HOMES Brantford | Riverwalk West
Now open – 40- and 45-ft. luxury singles, steps from the Grand River.
kingwoodhomes.ca
SPALLACCI HOMES Hamilton | Eden Park
Grand Opening of Chateau-inspired semis collection.
spallaccihomes.com
valeryhomes.com
NEW RELEASES
SILVERGATE HOMES Niagara on the Lake | St. Andrews Glen
HOMES BY DESANTIS Beamsville | Lincoln Square Fiera
Register now for this elegant collection of spacious condo townhomes in this historic town.
standrewsglen.com
SPALLACCI HOMES Hamilton | 101 Locke Condos
Register now – Boutique condo living is coming to Hamilton’s hip Locke Street.
spallaccihomes.com
New release of two-storey townhomes within walking distance to trails and natural areas.
homesbydesantis.com
EMPIRE COMMUNITIES Brantford | Wyndfield
New release of freehold townhomes from $219,990.
wyndfield.empirecommunities.com SILVERGATE HOMES St. Catharines | Village on the Twelve
New release of urban townhomes and apartment residences from the $380’s.
silvergatehomes.com
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Lush at Victory
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Thorold
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On the Ridge Sablons
2015 IS THE YEAR FOR PEOPLE
who seek a ‘haven’ from the ordinary!
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f you refuse to settle for the ”everyday,” the “ordinary” the “good enough,” if you demand the very best home that money can buy or if you seek a haven from the ordinary – then visit a Rosehaven Homes’ community and find exactly what you are looking for. Exciting things are happening at Rosehaven and 2015 is looking to be the best year ever to buy a new Rosehaven home. You can anticipate new communities, new designs and new initiatives that have been created to get you into the home of your dreams in a community that reflects your lifestyle aspirations at a price you can afford.
One exciting new program you can look forward to is earning Air Miles reward miles on upgrades that you purchase at Rosehaven’s Decor Studio. Rosehaven is the first GTA builder to offer the Air Miles Rewards Program, making the purchase of upgrades twice as valuable. Not only will you receive the ultimate in stunning upgrades, you will also earn Air Miles reward miles that can be redeemed* for travel or things you really want – such as furnishings for your new Rosehaven home! Rosehaven will be opening a collection of condominium bungalow townhomes in its sought-after Lyon’s Creek community in Chippawa. This is a first for Lyon’s Creek and an excellent opportunity for people looking to “right-size” into a convenient, carefree, beautifully finished bungalow townhome in the heart of the exciting Niagara playground – where all of the fun and excitement of the casinos, the wineries, the golf clubs and the night-life are just minutes away. Located in a private enclave, complete with private park, these homes really fit the bill for people who want to lock and leave to travel. Other exciting news for 2015 will see a return to North Oakville at Woodland Trails. Here, Rosehaven will re-introduce its most popular 45- and 50-ft. homes, as well as semis and towns with some additional new townhome designs. Register now at liveinoakville.ca
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Waterdown Meadows Tapestry The new year also offers you the opportunity to buy a home at one of Rosehaven’s existing communities across Southwestern Ontario. Lyon’s Creek in Chippawa is offering 36-ft. detached homes as well as a few remaining 36-ft.-wide freehold bungalow loft towns. At Gibson Heights in Thorold, you can choose an inventory or a move-in home within an established community – all ready or almost ready for you to move into! At On The Ridge in Stoney Creek, you can choose from a stunning collection of 40- and 35-ft. singles and semis – many on extra deep lots. These homes are ideal for families and are located within the picturesque Niagara Escarpment. The picturesque location at Waterdown Meadows offers a limited selection of 35-ft. singles, already popular with this community as well as the introduction of some exciting new spacious double car garage designs to an already impressive selection of homes.
Rosehaven is also building in Oakville, Brampton, Caledon, Kleinburg, Bradford and Mount Albert. Rosehaven Homes believes in creating homes and communities that exceed homeowners’ expectations. The best testament to the company’s success is the number of repeat homeowners – people who are often in their second, third or even fourth Rosehaven home. If you are looking for a home that is anything but ordinary, in a community that you’ll be proud to live in, it’s time for you to come to Rosehaven Homes. For information on all of these communities, visit rosehavenhomes.com * Conditions apply JANUARY 17 - 31, 2015 | NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO 35
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Seek haven from the ordinary
The Welland - Lyon’s Creek, Chippawa
HA•VEN: A PLACE OF SAFETY OR REFUGE
Seek haven from the common, the average, the oh-so-typical, the middle-of-the-road, the run-of-the-mill, the good-enough. At Rosehaven, we will never be satisfied with anything less than the exceptional. Because we know you won’t.
Visit RosehavenHomes.com For directions, maps hours and community information call our hotline (1-888/416) 410-0175
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LYON’S CREEK NEW 36’ Singles and 36’ Wide Freehold Towns from $314,990 Condominium Towns Coming Early 2015
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ON THE RIDGE Semi Detached Homes from $354,990 40’ & 35’ Singles from $464,990
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PINEWOOD HOMES
Invests in the WOW factor in its Niagara Falls community – and so can you for only $962 per month! LOCATION: Niagara Falls HOUSING TYPE: Euro townhomes 1,154 to 1,390 sq. ft. from $229,990 SALES CENTRE: 7107 Kalar Rd., at McLeod Road, open Monday to Wednesday noon to 6 p.m., weekends 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONTACT: 905.329.5095 frank.f@pinewoodniagarabuilders.ca thewow.ca
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inewood Homes has invested a lot of wow factor into its newest Niagara Falls townhome community – The Wow! This community of 60 three-level townhomes captivates and entices homebuyers with style, innovation and panache, just as the falls wows visitors from near and far. The Wow extols the virtues of carefree living with a touch of cosmopolitan design in these townhome condominiums. With a gracious presence resembling a chateau, these homes allude to a new sense of style for Niagara Falls. The Euro exterior is stone and stucco with second level walkouts. Stately windows offer both practical and detailed aspects to the traditional exterior while an abundance of light flows through the modern, open-concept interiors of contemporary style. The design will wow you. Built back-to-back, each offers three levels where low-maintenance living is the rule. Condo living means there is no snow to shovel or grass to cut. The design integrates higher, wider windows to welcome natural light in all rooms. Without the garage biting into the main level, there is increased usable space for kitchen, dining and living areas, essential elements of main floor living designed to wow you.
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Every townhome has a fully insulated garage that enables its use for more than the fair weather seasons. Depending on the plan, the entry space at garage level is large enough to embrace a sitting area, workout space, a teen’s retreat or a home office/guest room should you need to accommodate overnight visitors visiting the honeymoon capital of the world. You will be wowed by the size – increased square footage and wider than traditional townhome designs. The facade is unique for Niagara Falls as are luxury features and the private terraces. Five plans offer one-, twoand three-bedroom layouts within 1,154 to 1,390 sq. ft. A virtual tour at the wow.ca introduces a sophisticated approach to condo living that embraces style and design within an urban setting close to schools, shopping and even the countryside. Within walking distance, there are plenty of dining spots, sports bars and eateries, plus grocery stores, services, parks and schools. You’re minutes to the mighty roar of Niagara yet secluded from the lights and fanfare in your own private enclave. Wow – what a choice.
Interiors await your finishing touches as homebuyers have an opportunity to select the cabinetry, ceramics, carpeting and paint colour of choice. Interiors await your finishing touches as homebuyers have an opportunity to select the cabinetry, ceramics, carpeting and paint colour of choice. Own your own home for only $962 a month, and Pinewood homes is including nine-ft. ceilings on the ground and main floor, berber carpet on upper floor, premium laminate on ground and main floor, central air, three stainless steel appliances, barbecue and a patio set, plus a door from the garage to the house. The community design also includes gardens and sitting areas that are vital for residents to connect with the outdoors. Value, space and a great lifestyle – wow! What more do you need? For more information on monthly cost, contact The WOW Euro Towns or visit the presentation centre. JANUARY 17 - 31, 2015 | NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO 43
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CONTINUED SUCCESS FOR
Hamilton-based builder Last year was another successful year at Homes By DeSantis. Many of the communities which began construction in the early part of 2014 are almost fully built, with residents enjoying their new homes. The first phase of Lyons Creek is almost 90 per cent complete, with the community taking real shape as the amenity spaces are finished and add value to the whole development. The second phase took off in a big way last summer, with more than 80 of the homes sold in only five months. Building on this success, Homes By DeSantis released an exclusive collection of 30-ft. detached homes to the site in October. The Lincoln Model on site is currently for sale, a 1,530-sq.-ft. townhome for only $359,900. The Niagara Region as a whole has proven to be covetable place for people looking to relocate. It was first demonstrated in Lincoln Square, launched in late 2012, now completely built and totally sold out, and this community has completely reshaped the face of Beamsville. Then in October, Homes By DeSantis sent to market a new enclave of townhomes called the Fiera Collection, which sold out in less than one month. Businesses are not immune to the draw of Beamsville, either, and the new Lincoln Square Commercial Plaza has leased to four new businesses with additional commercial space becoming available in 2015 as the second phase of commercial buildings are completed. In April, Homes By DeSantis saw an overwhelming response to their site on the Stoney Creek Mountain, aptly named On the Ridge. More than 400 people came through the doors on the first day, and the initial release of 29 townhomes sold out in less than a week. It was no
surprise, as the French country inspired exteriors accented with stone and stucco are unlike anything else currently available in the local market place. With that success, Homes By DeSantis acquired an additional 44 semidetached lots, which are currently available starting from only $349,900. Servicing has commenced and occupancy is expected in summer of 2015. For 2015, Homes By DeSantis is gearing up for its new condominium development that will bring luxury lakeside living to the shores of Grimsby. This building will be a modern, sexy and exciting new five-storey midrise with the decor and exterior elevation reminiscent of the boutique hotels in South Beach Miami. Aptly named AquaBlu, the condo will feature more than 15 floorplans to choose from, with spacious balconies and floor to ceiling windows to capture views of Lake Ontario. If you’re looking for more space and outdoor living space, there will be four townhomes released with double balconies and unbelievable private roof top terraces. They’ll be lots to do outdoors, as the town of Grimsby is undertaking an enormous overhaul of the entire shore line, adding walking trails and enhanced beach front. It’s a different type of project for Homes By DeSantis, but as a progressive builder it’s clear to them that condo living will be a large part of area housing in the future. It’s a smart investment for any buyer with sales slated to start in spring of 2015. For more information or to register for AquaBlu, visit aquablucondo.com, or for another Homes By DeSantis project, visit homesbydesantis.com or call 905.664.7288.
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Active House, built by Great Gulf, is a new benchmark in modern, sustainable suburban Canadian development. Wood and panelized wood construction were central in achieving this. From the outset, the house was designed as a prefabricated, panelized wood structure to both reduce construction waste and the duration of onsite construction. Wall, floor and roof panels were factory built, flat packed and brought by truck to the site; allowing the entire framing of the house was erected in just a few days. The 3,200-sq.-ft. house was designed to Active House standards, a Dutch metric that emphasizes energy efficiency, low environmental impact, and superior indoor environmental quality. Design elements that reduce the house’s environmental impact include: » Optimized comfort and efficiency using zoned heating, HRVs and a high-efficiency furnace; » A simple, modern form with south-facing glazing, oriented to maximize solar heat gain in the winter, while overhangs and window shades keep the house cool in the summer; » A heavily insulated building envelope; » Operable skylights that flood the house with daylight and are a key component of the passive ventilation strategy; » A home automation system that operates motorized shades, lighting controls, skylights and windows based
on heating and cooling loads to ensure the house operates efficiently; and, » A cistern and rain water system that reduces the need for municipal water when watering the lawn or using the low-flush toilets. Active House’s material palette is sophisticated yet restrained, to allow the warm hues of wood to be feature elements. This is most evident on the exterior where the contrast of the natural western red cedar provides warmth to otherwise subdued grey brick, and grey metal cladding. Unusual for most developer homes, the exterior of the Active House features large expanses of stained red cedar: a wood-clad garage door, entry porch and front door lend incomparable warmth to the front of the house. At the rear, a red cedar fence encloses the property and a generous cedar deck – framed by a cedar soffit – extends the interior living space to the exterior. The variations in the cedar introduce an element of play or contrast with the consistency of the brick and metal cladding. Wood is also carried through as a feature element on the house’s contemporary interior where white oak floors, stairs, handrails, kitchen cabinets, custom designed screens and millwork details, contrast with crisp white walls. Using the existing local design guidelines of a traditional gabled roof design and adapting them for the Active House yielded a multi-functional design that was the basis for an open plan, an abundance of interior daylight, and a house of superior environmental performance. The Thorold Active House is a watershed in Canadian residential development, one that simultaneously pushes the boundaries of sustainable and modern design for the thousands of new homes built in this country every year, and wood was integral in ensuring that the built form’s environmental impact on its site was minimized.
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ith a mature forest bordering the community, is it any wonder how Wildflowers got its name? Mattamy’s Wildflowers is a master-planned community. This means the park spaces, playgrounds, plus walking and bicycling trails that complement the neighbourhood were all thoughtfully considered as a whole. From its inception in 2013, Wildflowers continues its successful growth. You can still discover a healthy selection of affordable townhomes and detached homes in a variety of configurations for any sized family.
When you visit, take note. Most homes here feature a generous front porch, an often overlooked element of modern homes. Yet, this simple aspect gives a home a platform from which neighbours can greet one another and comfortably enjoy casual company. Wildflowers homes are also designed and constructed with large windows to allow more cheerful, natural light to stream into your home. Many of the Mattamy design cues are inspired by the small, historical towns that populate the Ontario landscape. A variety of exteriors makes each street look unique, so the entire neighbourhood feels fresh. Homes are as individual as the families they welcome. In fact, there are no identical homes situated next to one another. Since opening day, Wildflowers has been well received for the style and intelligence of its home – and neighbourhood – planning. Streets and features are created to allow best use and effortless ease of
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passage. The home interiors, too, are thoughtfully designed to offer optimal usability and greater possibilities for furniture placement. Today, four professionally appointed model homes allow a delicious sampling of how sublime life here can be. We recommend you take a tour today to understand why Mattamy has earned an unprecedented fifth Builder of the Year Award from the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD). See why so many of your future neighbours have already picked Wildflowers. Today, come view Mattamy’s large variety of home designs; Village Homes, rear-lane towns, two-storey towns, plus 30-, 36- and 43-ft. detached homes. Townhomes are priced from $233,990 and detached homes from $299,990. The sales centre and the four distinctive model homes can be found at 179 Seabrook Dr., Kitchener. Phone 519.744.9296. Presentation centre hours are Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m.; Friday 1 to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and holidays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Model home hours are Monday to Thursday 1 to 7:30 p.m.; Friday 1 to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and holidays 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information on all Mattamy communities visit mattamyhomes.com LOCATION: Kitchener HOUSING TYPE: Townhomes and detached homes SALES CENTRE: 179 Seabrook Dr., open Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m.; Friday 1 to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and holidays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Model home hours are Monday to Thursday 1 to 7:30 p.m.; Friday 1 to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and holidays 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CONTACT: 519.744.9296 mattamyhomes.com
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Polar vortex? Nor’easter? BRING IT ON – IF YOU’RE PREPARED As Ontario began 2015 in something of a deep freeze, homeowners began bracing for higher monthly utility bills. With the Farmer’s Almanac predicting seasonal temperatures cooler than average, homeowners can expect a chilling effect on their pocket books. Annual average utility bills for homes in Canada topped $2,000 last year, and, according to Ontario’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, almost 60 per cent of those costs go towards maintaining home temperatures. The high costs of heating our homes may seem like a necessity, given the harsh conditions of Canadian winters. But many, including Corey McBurney at EnerQuality, Canada’s leading certifier of energy efficient sustainable homes, suggest that many homeowners might be throwing money out the window. Why? Because the average home is full of holes that allow energy to escape. “In a cold climate, the number one issue that effects utility costs is heat loss,” says McBurney. “Poorly insulated homes that let warm indoor air escape require more energy to heat, produce more CO2 and greenhouse gasses, and allow many more heating dollars to leak out the cracks.” Over the last decade, the home building industry and federal government have been working hard to implement programs that mandate tighter construction and higher insulation for new home construction. For example, almost 30 per cent of the homes built in Ontario last year were Energy Star qualified, a national standard set by Natural Resource Canada for homes that are on average 20 per cent more energy efficient than a home built to the minimum building code.
Energy Star qualified homes also undergo a rigorous quality assurance process of inspection, testing, and verification to meet strict requirements, delivering better quality, better comfort and better durability. Most importantly, they cost less to heat. The success of Energy Star speaks for itself. EnerQuality alone has certified more than 59,000 homes since the program’s introduction 10 years ago. With an average reduction of 20 GJ of energy use per house, per year, the savings add up quickly. But what if you don’t live in an Energy Star qualified home? McBurney says the answer is in the details: check for air leaks around doors and window frames; ensure your appliances and heating systems are Energy Star qualified and properly maintained; and check the insulation in your attic, exterior and basement walls, ceilings, floors, and crawl spaces. Improvements in all these elements add up to a more energy efficient home. “Better yet,” says McBurney, “the next time you are making a move, make sure you’re buying a certified home. Instead of searching for leaks and holes in the construction, you only need to find the Energy Star stamp of approval.”
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WRHBA’s SAM Awards of Distinction RECOGNIZE INDUSTRY ACHIEVERS AND BUILDING EXCELLENCE
The Waterloo Region Home Builders’ Association (WRHBA) recently celebrated excellence in the industry with 19th Annual Sales and Marketing (SAM) Awards of Distinction. As the premier housing event for the region, the SAM Awards of Distinction are an opportunity to pay tribute and honour the creativity, innovation and talent of builders, renovators, designers and marketers within the new home building and renovation industry. The grand gala event, presented in partnership with the Waterloo Region Record, hosted more than 420 industry and community leaders, dignitaries and supporters. “An abundance of high quality entries were received; both large and small home builders from across the Region were well represented,” says Julie Burdett, WRHBA’s event and marketing co-ordinator. More than 100 awards were presented to outstanding professionals from virtually every sector of the industry. Marie Schroeder, WRHBA’s executive officer, says “The residential development and construction industry remains as one of the largest economic driving forces in our region, province and in Canada, and as such it deserves recognition; the awards aim to showcase the commitment and dedication to the high standards that WRHBA member companies endeavor to uphold.” WRHBA’s President Steven Harris (Harris Management Group) says, “WRHBA’s 225 members are among the most creative in this region, and you can see from (the) line-up of entries, finalists and winners that they do an exceptional job and they deserve to be recognized!” Following is a partial list of WRHBA’s 2014 SAM Awards of Distinction Recipients:
GRAND SAM BUILDER OF THE YEAR – SINGLE-DETACHED HOME Fusion Homes
GRAND SAM BUILDER OF THE YEAR – MULTI-UNIT HOME Cook Homes Ltd.
GRAND SAM REURBANIZATION PROJECT Queensgate Developments, Victoria Common
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GRAND SAM BUILT GREEN Eastforest Homes Ltd., Optimum Discovery Home
BILL GIES PRESIDENTIAL AWARD Past President (2013-2014) Kevin Watts, Honourary Member
VIC SELLNER AWARD David Reid, Hawksview Homes Ltd.
ROOFTOPPER AWARD Tim Ingold, Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Realty, Brokerage Art Janzen, Menno S. Martin Contractor Ltd.
MOST OUTSTANDING TWO-STOREY DESIGN SINGLE DETACHED HOME UP TO 2,500 SQ. FT.) Eastforest Homes Ltd., Cottonwood
MOST OUTSTANDING TWO STOREY DESIGN (SINGLE-DETACHED HOME 2,501 TO 3,500 SQ. FT.) Eastforest Homes Ltd., Versailles
MOST OUTSTANDING SINGLE-DETACHED DESIGN (3,501 SQ. FT. AND OVER) Terra View Homes, Riverstone
MOST OUTSTANDING LOWRISE MULTI-UNIT DESIGN (UP TO 2,000 SQ. FT.) Cook Homes Ltd., The Winchester Park
MOST OUTSTANDING LOWRISE MULTI-UNIT DESIGN (2,001 SQ. FT. AND OVER) Cook Homes Ltd., The McCrae Park
MOST OUTSTANDING MID/HIGHRISE DESIGN Queensgate Developments, Victoria Common
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BEST INTERIOR DECORATING – MODEL HOME/SUITE (UNDER $30,000) Eastforest Homes Ltd., Ashburn
BEST INTERIOR DECORATING – MODEL HOME/SUITE (OVER $30,000) Eastforest Homes Ltd., Cottonwood
MOST OUTSTANDING HOME RENOVATION OR CONVERSION (UNDER $100,000) Slotegraaf Construction Inc., Urban Living
MOST OUTSTANDING HOME RENOVATION OR CONVERSION (OVER $100,000) Schnarr Craftsmen Inc., Complete Home Makeover
MOST OUTSTANDING INDOOR OR OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE (NEW OR RENOVATED) Slotegraaf Construction Inc., Backyard Relax
MOST OUTSTANDING KITCHEN (IN A HOME UP TO 2,000 SQ. FT.) Hawksview Homes Ltd., The Sandridge
MOST OUTSTANDING KITCHEN (IN A HOME 2,001 TO 3,000 SQ. FT.) Eastforest Homes Ltd., Cottonwood
MOST OUTSTANDING KITCHEN (IN A HOME 3,001 SQ. FT. AND OVER) Terra View Homes, Riverstone
MOST OUTSTANDING BATHROOM (IN A HOME UP TO 2,500 SQ. FT.) Cook Homes Ltd., The Winchester Park
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BEST E-MARKETING CAMPAIGN Eastforest Homes Ltd., Carriage Lanes
BEST CORPORATE LOGO Dunsire Developments
BEST CORPORATE BROCHURE Hawksview Homes Ltd.
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Keep your New Year’s resolutions. If you’ve resolved to get organized in 2015 but are already feeling discouraged, detach from the results and focus on the process. We often fail to reach our goals simply because they were unrealistic in the first place. The key is to do only what you can, but do it consistently. Just 15 minutes a day spent organizing will add up to seven hours a month and 84 hours a year! Commit to 15 minutes every day and make organizing part of your daily life. Tackle quick tasks now. Adopt a “do it now” policy for anything that can be done in less than five minutes. For example, when a form needs to be filled out or a cheque has to be mailed, resist putting it off until the due date. This ensures that it won’t be forgotten or misplaced and frees up the mental energy unfinished business consumes. Time-saving ways to shop. Pressed for time? Rather than wasting time running back and forth to the store, consider shopping online. The time and gas savings usually offset the cost of shipping. Some sites offer free delivery when you spend a minimum amount. To save costs, keep an ongoing wish list and buy only when you have several items on the list. But make sure the site is secure before entering credit card information (look for the padlock in the browser window). Keep rooms tidy in less than two minutes. Items that don’t belong in a room are the main contributors to visual clutter. Get into the habit of removing “move elsewhere items” when you leave the room, and placing them on their way to where they do belong. You’ll be amazed at how effective this technique can be in keeping rooms tidy with minimal effort. Tidy doesn’t mean perfect. Organizing is not necessarily about how it looks, it’s about how it works. If you are not naturally neat, avoid storing everything behind closed doors. Not only can it make you feel ill at ease, it may also be virtually impossible for you to maintain that kind of system. Choose furniture pieces that provide visible storage instead, like a coffee table with shelves underneath. Keep the system low maintenance. If you
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INTEREST RATES
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AMORTIZATION PERIODS 20 YEARS
25 YEARS
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$554
$473
$421
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$486
$434
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$448
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$591
$513
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$526
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$617
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$630
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$534
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$801
$671
$596
$549
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$684
$610
$564
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$698
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$712
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$595
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$726
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$741
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$626
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$880
$755
$685
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$893
$769
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EMSHIH DEVELOPMENTS: Oakvillage
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SENATOR HOMES: Havelock Corners
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HOMES BY DESANTIS: Multi-site
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SIFTON PROPERTIES: Warbler Woods
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HOMES BY DESANTIS: On the Ridge
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SILVERGATE HOMES: Victoria Woods
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JACOB’S LANDING: Jacob’s Landing
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TILLSONBURG DEVELOPMENTS: Baldwin Place
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WILLIAMSBURG HOMES: Eby Estates
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MATTAMY HOMES: The Preserve
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Last year marked a significant milestone in the mortgage world: It’s now been more than four years since the Bank of Canada last adjusted its influential overnight target rate. Yes, four full years. In its latest announcement on Dec. 3, the BoC again held firm at one per cent – where the rate has been since September 2010. And with rates expected to remain at these historical lows until mid-2015 at least, the window of opportunity for those looking for a home remains wide open. If you could lock in at a low rate over 10 years, for example, that gives you the comfort of knowing what your mortgage payments will be over that period, while over that time you can also take advantage of any pre-payment and lump-sum payment options to pay down your mortgage. Another appeal of this scenario is that, as we often point out, experts advise you take a long-term view of your home purchase. For example, there has been some talk recently about cooling prices and softening sales. But even if that were to happen in your market and housing type, ask yourself: in 10 years, is a home you buy today likely to be worth more or less? If you need an answer to this question, just take a look back at prices 10 years ago. Of course, there are no guarantees, but if you’re in the homebuying mode anyway, today’s low rate environment makes a pretty compelling reason to act sooner than later to take advantage of these opportunities. Low rates notwithstanding, the banks, financial firms, brokers and other experts still advise homebuyers to practice smart borrowing. Indeed, a recent study from CIBC shows the number of Canadians taking advantage of low rates to pay down their mortgages sooner declined last year, compared to
2013. Some homeowners, it seems, are being lulled into a false sense of security. Experts stress that even as rates remain low, buyers should explore everything from putting down a larger down payment to taking advantage of pre-payment options to “stress-testing” your mortgage at a higher rate to ensure your finances can accommodate rate fluctuations or other unforeseen circumstances.
Take advantage of today’s low rates while you can, but also spend the time necessary to find a broker or banker you trust and who knows their business, and explore the options that are best for you. One day, perhaps this year, the mortgage landscape will change. And if you’re among those homeowners who have been somewhat spoiled by continuing low rates, you could be could be in for an unpleasant surprise. Take advantage of today’s low rates while you can, but also spend the time necessary to find a broker or banker you trust, who knows their business, and who can help you explore what options might be best for you. More so than in any other area of homebuying, you’re going to rely on this advice – now more than ever. It will prove to be time well spent.
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