Southwestern Ontario New Home and Condo Guide - Mar 12, 2016

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Wayne Karl ART DIRECTOR

Daiana Garay CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

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Joanne Keenan Jeffrey Reed

Reid’s Heritage Homes First again with a street of Net Zero homes for sale

property profiles

24 Bayview-Wellington Homes

Spring fever is contagious at BW Homes’ Victoria Village

40 Menkes Developments Under construction – The Enclaves of Upper Canada

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SWO builders among the winners of 2015 EQ Awards

buyers’ resource section

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Ontario budget good, not great, for housing

History, culture and longterm prosperity

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A look at SWO market new home prices and sizes

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Hot Properties Kitchener-Waterloo & London

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Smaller households, smaller homes Canadian households are shrinking, according to Stats Canada.

Seven decades ago, the average household consisted of 4.3 people, by 2011, the average size had dropped to 2.5 people per household, albeit, there’s plenty more of us to house.

While the majority of Canadian homes built over the last century were created to support larger households, traditionally comprised of two parents with children, nowadays one or two people make up the majority of households, which is why apartment and condo living, in urban areas in particular, has become

increasingly popular.

The impact of smaller families on the Canadian housing market has been significant, spurring a dramatic change. The introduction of more rental properties and housing options of all shapes and sizes is effectively servicing smaller households who need affordable options. While larger dwellings are still a need, the next time you see another crane in the air keep this new demographic dynamic in mind. While Canada continues to grow, new housing needs will continue to reshape the cities and homes we live in.

Welcome to spring

WAYNE KARL Senior Editor

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Spring begins on March 20 – no, it really does! – a period in the real estate industry normally associated with busy season.

It’s that time of year when, after what’s turned out to be a pretty mild winter, many Canadians emerge from hibernation and want to get out and search for a new home. Builders, too, often use this period to launch new developments, and add incentives to entice buyers into snapping up remaining inventory in existing communities.

In Ontario, spring this year comes

with the additional characteristics that other markets in Canada can only hope for – a decently strong economy, healthy job growth and housing markets that are among the leaders across the country.

Combine this promise with what are expected to be continuing low interest rates, and you have a pretty welcoming environment to begin your new home search.

And if it takes a little longer than the spring season, take your time – homebuying opportunities will likely still be there later in 2016.

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Property Profile | REID’S HERITAGE HOMES

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Reid’s Heritage Homes First again with a street of Net Zero homes for sale SINCE THE GRAND REVEAL of its Net Zero Energy model home last September, Reid’s Heritage Homes is nearing completion of four more Net Zero homes which have recently been released for sale. The four homes, located in Guelph, share the streetscape with the model home, all within the active, vibrant community where amenities are nearby. Home to the University of Guelph, Guelph Lake Conservation Area and two rivers, these Net Zero homes are the icing on the cake in this charming city of fabulous attributes, great natural beauty and cutting edge innovation.

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on an annual basis, depending on the habits and behaviour of the families in residence. All of the homes for sale include the features that define a home as “Net Zero Energy.”

Through the use of high quality home fixtures and appliances designed and tested to save water and reduce utility bills, the builder has taken the NZE homes one step further and made four of the homes BlueBuilt Home certified. Two homes are at the Bronze level while another two are at the Gold level.

The four NZE homes range in size from 1,691 to 1,775 sq. ft., and feature three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.

One of the homes will be move-in ready this month, while the remaining

three will be ready in the summer.

All four are for sale starting in the low $500’s.

Unlike costly prototypes of the past, a Net Zero home may cost only about $65,000 more than a traditionally built home. Solar panels account for most of the added expense. At today’s interest rates, the additional cost would be approximately $300 a month, an outlay that could be offset with savings of $3,000 to $5,000 on annual energy bills.

It was a few years ago when the American Association of Architects set a goal that by 2030, all homes could be built to produce as much energy as they consume. Inspired, Ministry of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) partnered with Owens Corning to

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Centre: 98 Farley Dr. (behind Zehrs), Guelph, open Monday to Wednesday 2 to 7 p.m., weekends noon to 5 p.m., holiday weekends 1 to 5 p.m.

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Net Zero Energy Home Features: » Renewable solar allows homeowners to produce energy and sell the surplus back to the grid. Provided by Bluewater Energy » 45 per cent more insulation in walls, attic and basement resulting in a better insulated, comfortable and quiet home, combined with advanced ail sealing to drastically reduce air leakage. Provided by Owens Corning Canada » Triple pane windows reduce outside noise, increase comfort and eliminate drafts.

Provided by JELD-WEN Windows & Doors » Right sized heating and cooling system sized appropriately to meet the reduced demands of the home while providing optimal and consistent temperatures on each level. Provided by Mitsubishi Electric and Dettson Industries » High efficiency appliances and LED lighting that are energy efficient, durable, and long lasting. Appliances provided by Electrolux » Drain water heat recovery system to pre-heat incoming cold water using energy from warm used water. Provided by RenewABILITY Energy Inc. » Hybrid electric heat pump water heater uses energy from interior air to pre-warm water in the hot water delivery system. Provided by Rheem » Water conservation through the use of low flow faucets and toilets. Provided by Moen and American Standard DXV » Energy recovery ventilator – a fresh air ventilation system to act as the lungs of the home providing the necessary fresh air to these tightly sealed and insulated homes.

Provided by VanEE » AirRenew low VOC drywall for cleaner indoor air and a healthier living environment.

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test that objective. Additionally, they wanted to gear them to the mainstream public and the lowrise production builder, using products readily available to the average builder while maintaining affordability.

Reid’s Heritage Homes was one of five Canadian home builders selected to partner in the project to construct 25 Net Zero homes Canada-wide, using off-the-shelf equipment and materials to build homes that produce at least as much energy as they consume.

Two-and-a-half years later, Reid’s Heritage Homes has nearly completed its five Net Zero homes in Guelph, including a model for all to tour and learn from. This Discovery Home was the first production Net Zero home in Canada, the first Net Zero certified home in Ontario, as well as the first Net Zero certified home in the NRCan ECO EII program.

Reid’s Heritage Homes was also the proud recipient of three awards at the EnerQuality awards gala, held on Feb. 25, 2016, including the inaugural Net Zero Builder of the Year Award. The EnerQuality awards celebrate industry leaders for their commitment to Green building.

For more details on Net Zero homes

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MEET OUR HERO

VICTORIA VICTORIA’S FAMILY CALLS THEMSELVES THE UNLUCKY, LUCKY ONES. After four-year-old Victoria fell down the stairs, she was lucky to have a successful surgery at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and incredible support from her family and SickKids staff by her side.

Prior to the incident, Victoria was a healthy child. She was happy with her daily routine - going to her grandparents’ house with her brother, Alexander, until her mom, Evelyn, came to pick her up from work.

One evening, Victoria suddenly collapsed out of her uncle’s arms and fell down the stairs at her grandparents’ house. After she started vomiting at her grandparents’ house, Evelyn called the paramedics to take her to SickKids. The emergency room ordered an immediate CT scan and an MRI the next morning for a closer look. The scans revealed a brain tumour, later diagnosed as a juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma (JPA), even though Victoria never experienced any symptoms prior to her fall. JPA’s are one of the most common childhood tumour, but are usually identified following symptoms like headaches, vomiting and difficulty with muscle coordination. Luckily, SickKids houses one of Canada’s largest paediatric neurosurgical units specializing in treating children affected by brain and spinal cord illnesses such as brain tumours. Two weeks after the incident, on February 25, 2014, Victoria had surgery to remove the tumour. During the surgery, doctors found a cyst above the tumour, which they also successfully removed.

Although Evelyn and her husband, Peter’s journey at SickKids was scary, Victoria seems to associate the hospital with chocolate milk. While fasting on the morning of surgery, she asked her dad if she could have some, but he told her the chocolate milk cow was still sleeping. Only five hours later, Victoria woke up in the Intensive Care Unit and asked for the chocolate milk, her mind sharp as ever.

From when she fell until she went into surgery, Evelyn and Peter were concerned and had many unanswered questions about their daughter’s condition.

“The support system at SickKids was incredible. Sometimes the doctors would answer our sudden questions within minutes over email,” Evelyn said.

Since the surgery, Victoria visited SickKids six weeks later for a check-up.

Since she has made a full recovery, she only needs to visit SickKids every six months for follow up appointments.

Evelyn describes Victoria’s fall as one of the scariest moments of her life.

Although Victoria’s condition was bad luck for the family, the successful surgery and recovery along with the supportive staff at SickKids shows how lucky they really are.

BUILDERS HELPING TO HEAL Yellow Pages NextHome, the publisher of New Home Guide, New Home & Condo Guide and New Condo Guide, is teaming up with builders and their suppliers to help raise money for SickKids.

The following companies have contributed generously to help give children the world-class care they deserve. These pages honour these special people, and we thank them for their generous support.

Builders Helping to Heal and Friends of the Industry are Yellow Pages NextHome initiatives stemming from SickKids Leaders, a program at SickKids which draws on the support of more than 150 volunteers over 30 industry sectors.

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LATEST LISTINGS

pre-registration CENTRE SQUARE By: Homes by DeSantis City: Beamsville Housing type: Coming in April – boutique towns and freehold urban towns from the mid $200’s centresquare.ca

FREEDOM By: Branthaven Homes City: Stoney Creek Housing type: Grand Opening Feb. 27– luxury two- and three-storey townhomes branthaven.com

FALLINGWATERS By: Losani Homes City: Hamilton Mountain Housing type: Modern towns at the edge of the Escarpment from the mid $300’s losanifallingwaters.com

LEGACY ANCASTER By: Carriage Gate Homes Location: Ancaster Housing type: Limited collection of luxury custom homes on 50-, 55-, 60 and 66-ft. lots carriagegatehomes.com

TIFFANY HILL By: Rosehaven Homes, Homes by DeSantis & CDI Homes Location: Ancaster Housing type: Phase two – detached homes and freehold townhomes tiffanyhill.ca

AFFINITY CONDOMINIUMS By: Rosehaven Homes Location: Aldershot, Burlington Housing type: Two contemporary six-storey buildings with suites from 585 to 1,200 sq. ft., one-bedroom up to two-bedroom with den designs. Prices from the upper $200’s affinitycondo.com

STATIONWEST By: Adi Developments Location: Burlington Housing type: Coming soon – three-storey urban townhomes at Aldershot Go Station adidevelopments.com

HAMILTON HALTON NIAGARA ANCASTER • BEAMSVILLE • BINBROOK • BRANT • BRANTFORD • BURLINGTON CATHARINES • GRIMSBY • HAMILTON • MILTON • NIAGARA • OAKVILLE • PARIS PORT DOVER • ST. CATHARINES • STONEY CREEK • VINELAND PASSAGES ON THE CANAL By: Bayview-Wellington Homes Location: Welland Housing type: Coming soon – luxury freehold executive townhomes mypassages.ca

AVALON By: Empire Communities Location: Caledonia Housing type: Townhomes from $239,990 and detached homes from the mid $269,990 empireavalon.com

THE WOODLANDS ANCASTER By: Losani Homes City: Ancaster Housing type: Singles on forest court lots from the $500’s woodlandsancaster.com

PURE By: Branthaven Homes City: Milton Housing type: Spacious two-storey freehold townhomes branthaven.com

LAKE HOUSE By: Branthaven Homes Location: Grimsby Housing type: Waterfront townhomes and condos lakehouselife.ca

THE BERKELEY CONDOMINIUMS By: Carriage Gate Homes City: Burlington Location: Caroline Street and Elizabeth Street Housing type: 154-unit condo carriagegatehomes.com

new openings CREEKSHORE COMMON By: Mattamy Homes City: Oakville Housing type: Boutique condominiums and townhomes mattamyhomes.com

PRAIRIE MODERN By: Losani Homes Location: Hamilton Housing type: Townhomes from the low $300’s prairiemodern.ca

AUGUSTA By: Losani Homes City: Ancaster Housing type: Modern semis from the mid $400’s losanihomes.com

HAWTHORNE SOUTH VILLAGE By: Mattamy Homes City: Milton Housing type: Townhomes and detached homes in master-planned community mattamyhomes.com

CRANBERRY HILL By: Mattamy Homes City: Waterdown Housing type: Now open – new 30- and 36-ft. detached designs mattamyhomes.com

WOODLANDS By: Mountainview Homes City: Niagara Falls Housing type: Single-detached and townhomes from $229,900 mountainview.com

AQUABLU By: Homes by DeSantis City: Grimsby Housing type: Condominium community of modern suites along the lake aquablucondo.com

Builders If you would like to include your preview registration, new release or site opening in this feature, just email the details to wayne.karl@ypnexthome.ca

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There’s nothing like a little extra space to spread your wings. With larger lots, double car garages, and great rooms for family gatherings you simply get more than you bargained for with a Phelps home. Not only do you get more space to live, but the craftsmanship and modern designs have been specially chosen and carefully built.

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By Phong Ngo LOOKING TO BUY A NEW HOME in Southwestern Ontario?

Here’s a look at what’s trending in key SWO markets, with average new home prices for select housing types (inventory homes, as of Dec. 31, 2015).

The fourth quarter of 2015 was an active one for some key Southwestern Ontario markets. In Kitchener, sales of new detached homes were up 64 per cent from the third quarter. This was driven mainly by the sales of homes on 30- to 39-ft. lots and as of end of Dec. 2015, the average price of remaining units of this product was $414,226.

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Niagara Falls and Guelph saw quarter-over-quarter (Q4 2015 versus Q3 2015) sales of new townhouses increase by 175 per cent and 48 per cent, respectively. As of the end of December 2015, the average price of remaining townhouses in Niagara Falls was $327,638, and in Guelph $413,103.

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Apartment 984 sq. ft.

Centre Wellington

Average New Home Prices

Niagara Falls

Average New Home Prices

1M+

1M+

$

Cambridge

Apartment 860 sq. ft.

Detached 30-39 ft.

2,021 sq.ft.

Detached 50-59 ft.

2,394 sq.ft.

Townhouse 1,384 sq. ft.

Apartment 1,003 sq. ft.

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Townhouse 1,434 sq. ft.

Apartment 823 sq. ft.

Detached 30-39 ft.

1,899 sq.ft.

Detached Detached 40-49 ft. 50-59 ft.

2,550 2,414 sq.ft. sq.ft.

$387,255

Semi Detached 1,737 sq.ft.

$200's

$470,996

$303,565

Detached Detached 50-59 ft. 60-69 ft.

2,977 3,318 sq.ft. sq.ft.

$307,921

Detached 40-49 ft.

2,448 sq.ft.

$376,150

Detached 30-39 ft.

1,953 sq.ft.

$886,394

Apartment 863 sq. ft.

$692,391

Townhouse 1,411 sq. ft.

$540,569

$276,332

Detached 40-49 ft.

2,259 sq.ft.

$200's

$500's

$414,226

$288,344

$500's

$482,592

$500's

$434,015

Detached 40-49 ft.

2,046 sq.ft.

Average New Home Prices

1M+

$

Detached 30-39 ft.

2,124 sq.ft.

$253,325

Townhouse 1591 sq. ft.

Kitchener

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1M+

$

$200's

Detached Detached 40-49 ft. 50-59 ft.

2,211 2,258 sq.ft. sq.ft.

$327,638

Detached 30-39 ft.

2,191 sq.ft.

$437,189

Apartment 1,066 sq. ft.

$200's

$479,997

Townhouse 2,044 sq. ft.

$213,400

Detached 60-69 ft.

3,168 sq.ft.

$322,156

Detached 50-59 ft.

2,676 sq.ft.

$449,736

$442,452

Detached 30-39 ft.

2,192 sq.ft.

$200's

$430,021

$467,882

$200's

$500's

$429,400

$906,190

Detached 40-49 ft.

2,482 sq.ft.

$456,388

$597,737

$500's

$582,390

$500's

$

$414,186

$

$382,275

1M+

Average New Home Prices

$377,400

Detached Detached 50-59 ft. 60-69 ft.

3,196 2,842 sq.ft. sq.ft.

Detached 40-49 ft.

2,506 sq.ft.

Detached 30-39 ft.

1,951 sq.ft.

$500,667

$754,991

$559,447

$200's

$1,163,083

$500's

$534,879

$500's

$496,758

$

Average New Home Prices

Townhouse 1,795 sq. ft.

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Now under construction by Menkes Developments

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first to second floor with upgraded pickets.

A tour of the model reflects both an elegant and inspiring atmosphere to live in. The use of cooler tones such as taupe and grey are balanced with rich, dark hardwood and kitchen cabinets to add warmth to the space. The family room in particular is the show-stopper of the home.

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In an ongoing commitment to green homebuilding, Menkes is building the Enclaves of Upper Canada community to Energy Star standards and, in many cases, exceeding these standards. Green features include R50 attic insulation, R31 sprayed in foam for garage ceilings, sealed ductwork joints, high efficiency HRV, drain water heat

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Purchasers of the 40-ft. Enclave Collection receive engineered hardwood on the main floor (excluding tiled areas) and upper hallways and $10,000 in upgrades.

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ENERQUALITY HAS ANNOUNCED THE 2015

EnerQuality Award winners, builders committed to producing energy efficient and sustainable homes.

The Energy Star for New Homes Builder of the Year - Large Volume award was given to Mattamy Homes, Canada’s largest home builder, which earned the achievement for the third time. Mattamy Homes was one of the first builders to participate in the Energy Star program, which has become the most successful green building program in Canada. Today, 32 per cent of all new homes built in Ontario are Energy Star qualified.

Two Oshawa based builders walked the Green carpet. Midhaven Homes received the Energy Star for New Homes - Mid Volume award, and Jeffery Homes received the Energy Star for New Homes Small/Custom award.

The Minto Group was awarded Ontario Green Builder of the Year for a second year in a row. The award is presented annually to a builder that raises the bar for the rest of the industry through its leadership in improving the environmental, energy efficiency and overall image of the industry.

Reid’s Heritage Homes took home the inaugural Net Zero Builder of the Year award. Net Zero homes are energy self-sufficient and are designed to produce at least as much power as they consume. Reid’s Heritage Homes was also the recipient of the Building Innovation - Lowrise award, and the Best Green Marketing Campaign of the Year, for their efforts to educate homebuyers.

Tridel, the largest builder of condominiums in the Toronto area, was awarded the inaugural award for Building Innovation – Mid- and Highrise. The award recognizes technical excellence in energy efficient and Green building practices, which is key to achieving more sustainable communities.

Andy Goyda, Canadian Builder Lead and Market Development Manager for Owens Corning Canada

was inducted into the EnerQuality Hall of Fame.

The award is presented to an individual who, over the course of their career, has made a lasting impact on energy efficiency and Green building in the housing industry. Goyda has been influential in the residential industry for 40 years, including his pioneering support of Energy Star for New Homes and Net Zero. His leadership has helped Ontario’s home building industry become the most energy efficient in Canada.

Sonja Winkelmann, director of Net Zero Energy Housing for the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, was recognized as EQ Leader of the Year.

“Ontario’s home building industry has a commendable track record of creativity and innovation,” says Corey McBurney, president of EnerQuality, “Energy Star for New Homes is a success story that all Ontarians should be proud of, proving that voluntary, builder-led initiatives work.”

The awards show followed the EnerQuality Housing Innovation Forum, where a sold out audience discussed the future of Green building in Ontario. In the closing keynote conversation, Dr. Diane Saxe, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, and Peter Gilgan, founder and CEO of Mattamy Homes and member of Ontario’s Climate Action Group, discussed the future of home building in light of Ontario’s new Climate Change Strategy.

Also returning to the forum this year was the Innovation Gauntlet – a Dragon’s Den-style competition where industry manufacturers and organizations pitched their smartest, most innovative products and services to a panel of judges. The Innovation Gauntlet award, chosen live by the audience, was presented to LiteBuilt for its concrete “LITEBOK” building system – an environmentally friendly, interlocking building block that is ideal for taller buildings. …continued on page 46 MARCH 12 - 26, 2016 | NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO 45

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The Minto Group ONTARIO GREEN BUILDER OF THE YEAR

Tridel BUILDING INNOVATION (Mid- and Highrise)

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Mattamy Homes ENERGY STAR FOR NEW HOMES BUILDER OF THE YEAR (Large Volume)

Midhaven Homes ENERGY STAR FOR NEW HOMES BUILDER OF THE YEAR (Mid Volume

Jeffery Homes ENERGY STAR FOR NEW HOMES BUILDER OF THE YEAR (Small/Custom)

Reid’s Heritage Homes NET ZERO BUILDER OF THE YEAR

Reid’s Heritage Homes BEST GREEN MARKETING CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR

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Sonja Winkelmann EQ LEADER OF THE YEAR

Union Gas, Owens Corning Canada, Enbridge Gas Distribution EQ INDUSTRY PARTNERS OF THE YEAR

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City Focus | KITCHENER-WATERLOO

History, culture and long-term prosperity in

KITCHENER-WATERLOO KITCHENER-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 beer-inspired 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.

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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 long-term 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.

Residential construction is experiencing a shift in the new home market, from single-detached homes to condos, and demographic changes will support this continuing trend, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.

Housing starts will decline to 2,615 units in 2016 and then be relatively stable in 2017. Condo apartment

starts will decline, but from near record levels in 2014, while singledetached starts will trend higher.

Existing home sales are forecast to increase in 2016 and remain relatively unchanged in 2017. The resale market is expected to be balanced in KCW, with price growth above two per cent.

“Housing starts will be trending down closer to the long-term rate of household formation next year.

Rising employment will support housing demand. With prices higher and mortgage rates starting to edge up in late 2016, demand will stabilize in 2017,” says Erica McLerie, CMHC senior market analyst.

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.

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Companies such as Toyota Canada, Com Dev International, Innovative Steam Technologies and HerouxDevtek are expanding production, helping power the manufacturing sector to growth.

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 spinoff 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.

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.

And, of course, there are the Kitchener Rangers of the OHL, a fixture in town since 1963. Playing out of the storied Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex, the Rangers are

especially noteworthy because they are a publicly-owned team, operated by a 40-member board of directors comprising season ticket holders. This a rarity in sports today, and speaks to the level of community spirit and involvement in Kitchener.

So, what does all this mean for prospective homebuying in KitchenerWaterloo? For one thing, KWCambridge is ranked as the number two investment area in Ontario through to 2018, according to the Real Estate Investment Network. In addition to the strong economy, a commitment to infrastructure improvements and transportation projects will help drive the economy and real estate market in this area, the group says.

Builders seem to agree, as all of Branthaven Homes, Empire Communities, Eastforest Homes, Fusion Homes, CountryGreen Homes, Mattamy Homes, Monarch Corporation and Williamsburg Homes have developments underway in Kitchener, while Winzen and other companies are building in Cambridge.

Despite the growth, Kitchener remains proud of its German ancestry, harking back to its founding in 1854 as the Town of Berlin. Today, about 25 per cent of residents are Canadians of German descent.

Oktoberfest still serves as an annual celebration of this heritage. The nine-day event, based on the original German Oktoberfest in Munich, is the largest Bavarian festival in the world outside of Germany, and runs every October from the Friday before Thanksgiving to the Saturday after.

All told, it sounds like a recipe for continued prosperity – and “ein prosit!”

The newness of the Huron Park community in south Kitchener means everyone is a fresh arrival to this area that strives to avoid the trappings of suburb living. It packs in more, thanks to ample greenspace, golf courses and playgrounds. The park itself is a central point for dog walkers, speed walkers and moms with strollers who share this quiet space.

Vibe Huron Park finds a harmonious balance between suburbia and urban living. In recent years, development has brought new mini-communities into the region.

New houses and townhomes abound, with commercial properties in the mix.

Residents like their peace and quiet and appreciate that there is a pristine park and picturesque farmers’ fields at their doorsteps. Amenities are never far away, whether it’s a shopping mall or a skating rink.

Meet the neighbours The plethora of outdoor playsets in backyards is just one indicator families are drawn here. The houses are ample, often with three bedrooms and more, and their value is enticing to both growing and maturing families. Middle and upper management types put down roots here, attracted for its proximity to everything from highways to downtown nightlife. The lion’s share of residents is in the ages 20 to 44 range.

Planes, trains & automobiles Huron Park may be on the outskirts of Kitchener, but there are an adequate number of bus routes servicing the area with easy connections to the nearby Huron Business Park and to Conestoga College. Highway access (to Hwy. 401 and 8) is no more than 10 minutes away and the Waterloo International Airport is about a 20-minute drive away.

The good, the bad & the rest In this freshly minted neighbourhood, amenities have kept pace with development. A new high school and elementary school ensure commutes are short for dropping off the kids. The new YWCA-Jean Steckle Childcare Centre completes the roster of family friendly facilities on hand. Need household supplies? The Sunrise Shopping Centre is now open for business, with a good selection of big box stores such as Walmart and Canadian Tire.

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Advice | FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING

Ontario 2016 budget good, not great, for housing

By Wayne Karl

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WITH A FOCUS OF “Jobs for today and

tomorrow,” the 2016 Ontario budget aims to do just that by growing the economy and employment opportunities. For that it scores passing marks from the housing industry and other sources.

Where it may come up a little short is a couple years down the road as it tries to balance the books.

Proof that its plan is working, the Ontario ministry of finance points to:

» Ontario’s economic growth is outpacing national growth and is expected to continue to be among the strongest in Canada for the next two years. » Ontario has created more than 600,000 jobs since the recession in 2009 and is projected to create more than 300,000 additional jobs by the end of 2019, bringing total job creation to more than 900,000 net new jobs over a 10-year period.

For 2015-16, the deficit is forecast to be $5.7 billion, which is $2.8 billion lower than projected in the 2015 Budget. The government is projecting a deficit of $4.3 billion in 2016-17.

Ontario says it will balance the budget in 2017-18, while continuing its focus on investments that stimulate economic and employment growth.

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There wasn’t much in the budget specifically on housing, with the exception of giving more people access to adequate and affordable housing through a three-year investment of $178 million, as part of the LongTerm Affordable Housing Strategy.

In addition, the Green Investment Fund will help almost 40,000 families conduct energy audits and retrofits on their homes, reducing their energy bills.

Another focus was reducing commute times and making travel more convenient by implementing Regional Express Rail, improving GO Transit services and continuing to roll out the PRESTO fare card system on Toronto transit.

For its part, the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) says it appreciates the climate change initiatives to shift towards a lowcarbon economy. The infrastructure investments and transit funding will support the development of complete communities and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from both the building and the transportation sector.

“People need better transportation options in communities across Ontario and the province’s massive transit investment should support the creation of location efficient and complete communities,” says OHBA CEO Joe Vaccaro. “Building complete communities along transit lines makes sense and these investments in transit are a golden opportunity for municipalities to do the pro-active planning work and pre-zone appropriate intensification along transit corridors. The quid pro quo for provincial investment in transit should be a requirement for municipalities to modernize

decades out-of-date zoning to properly align land-use planning with transportation planning.”

The Conference Board of Canada, while acknowledging the economy has improved over the last three years and is now among the growth leaders in Canada – says there are risks with this budget.

Among them is that, beginning in 2017, households and businesses will begin paying more for gasoline and home heating under the government’s plan to fight climate change. This, at a time when consumer spending, a robust housing sector and business investment are key drivers of the economy.

“On the expenditure side, the government has been able to keep spending under control as it had budgeted,” the Board says. “However, the toughest cuts are still to come.

Budget 2016 allows for small increases in spending on health care, social services, and education over the next two years. But in order to rein in spending even more than what was achieved in the last two years, other program spending will have to be cut by four per cent in 2016-17.”

The budget provides few details on how these cuts will be implemented, the Board says.

“Indeed, one of the biggest challenges going forward as the province attempts to balance its books will be sticking to its ambitious spending targets.”

Wayne Karl is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and business. In Fundamentally Speaking, Wayne explores the basics you need to examine when buying property. He can be reached at wayne.karl@ypnexthome.ca or follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/ WayneKarl.

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