Issuu

Mar 28 - Apr 11, 2015 Volume 18 Issue 06

Seek haven from the ordinary

Rosehaven introduces Condo Towns in Chippawa/Niagara

OTHER COMMUNITIES IN STONEY CREEK, THOROLD, WATERDOWN AND COMING SOON TO ALDERSHOT/BURLINGTON!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

WHAT ‘BOOMERS’ WANT IN THEIR NEW HOMES

NIAGARA IS ABOUT MORE THAN JUST THE FALLS

SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO BIG WINNER IN ECONOMIC SHIFT

JUST GOT EASIER say hello to easy Buy and our lowest ever $2500 total deposit.* Now go ahead and smile because owning an amazing new move in ready home from empire has never been easier.

DEPOSIT PROGRAm 30 days or less with $2500 total deposit* 31-60 days with $5000 total deposit 61-90 days with $2500 deposit and $5000 in 30 days 91-120 days with $2500 deposit and $7500 over 60 days 121-240 days with $2500 deposit and $12500 over 90 days to make life better, we're including 5 appliances with all inventory homes.*

VICTORY

SUMMERLEA

WYNDFIELD

HOMES

990 $$301990

297

990

$ FROM

FROM

BINBROOK

STONEY CREEK

3 Binhaven Blvd., 905.692.6000

22 Green Mountain Rd. W., 905.930.7934

QEW

407

Mississauga

Brantford

al R

Binb

rook

ill Y H PW d y Victory Re alle V Gre en M tn. R d Mud St

56 Summerlea

Bla

klin

QEW

Cen tenn ial PW

Rym

Stoney Creek

Niagara Falls

General Brock Pkwy

Lundyâ€™s Ln

McLeod Rd

Imagine Brown Rd

Niagara Square

Falls Exit 27

Montrose Rd

ck bu

Con

oln

rn lbo

BRANTFORD

309 Blackburn Dr., 519.756.4554

Mon-Thurs: 1-7pm N Fri: 1-6pm Lake Ontario Sat & Sun: 11am-5pm Closed Good Friday (April 3)

Kalar Rd

Wa rne r

Linc

403

s an ter kw Ve rial P nt mo asa Ple Mt.

Wyndfield

rd ella

y tzk nce

Colborne

Gre

ris

re Cla

Lake Ontario

Hamilton

247

Cambridge

FROM

990

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK: Toronto

N 401

311

@Empire_Living facebook.com/EmpireCommunities *Limited Time Offer. See Sales Representative for Details. Prices, sizes and specifications are subject to change without notice. Exclusive listing brokerage: TFN Realty Inc. Brokers Protected. E.&O.E.

empirecommunities.com

The Primrose Model Home In Wildflowers, Kitchener

Is There Any Better Time Than Spring For Wildflowers? Discover Kitchener’s Most Attractive Community Today.

43' Home, The Clover, Elev. ‘A’, 2,623 Sq.Ft., $475,990

KITCHENER

N HER FISC

40 1

S. RD.

. OK DR

179 Seabrook Drive N BL VD.

RD .

MAN

SALES CENTRE SE ABRO

HOM ER W ATSO

HURON NATURAL AREA

HALL

Townhomes Detached Homes $ From 234,990 From $304,990

SALES CENTRE

7& 8

HU RO N

30' Home, The Plume, Elev. ‘B’, 1,880 Sq.Ft., $348,990

4 DETACHED MODEL HOMES

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR COMMUNITIES REGISTER AT MATTAMYHOMES.COM Follow us: SALES CENTRE HOURS: Monday - Thursday 1pm-8pm; Friday 1pm-6pm; Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 11am-6pm MODEL HOME HOURS: Monday - Thursday 1pm-7:30pm; Friday 1pm-5:30pm; Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 11am-5:30pm All illustrations are artist’s concept. All dimensions are approximate. Prices, specifications, terms and conditions subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.

COMING SOON

TO KITCHENER

WESTWOOD DR.

bungalow towns urban towns $270s S TA R T I N G F R O M

•

Unique open concept floorplans starting from 1,010 sq. ft.

•

Attached garage on select units

•

Carefree living

•

Close to all amenities

905-630-5803 MAR 28 - APR 11, 2015 | NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO 7

MAR 28 - APR 11, 2015 || VOLUME 18 ISSUE 6

contents p. 14 ON THE COVER

ROSEHAVEN HOMES

Seek haven from the ordinary with Rosehaven Homes

regular and special features IN EVERY ISSUE 10 Editor’s Note 68 Ad Index 69 Hot Dates COLUMNISTS 70 Fundamentally Speaking

Southwestern Ontario a big winner in economic shift by Wayne Karl

IN THE NEWS 16 Homes by DeSantis

bringing luxury living to the lake in Grimsby

HOMEBUYERS’ HELP 46 City Focus

Niagara – more than just the Falls

63 Homebuyers’ Resources

Mortgage Calculator & Rate Table

community focus features 24 Milton

Mattamy Homes Hawthorne Village South one of Ontario’s most inspired communities

56 Ilderton

Sifton Properties Timberwalk in Ilderton – affordable small-town living in an idyllic setting

38 Niagara Falls

Silvergate Homes Victoria Woods offers new wonders within wooded enclave in Niagara Falls

New Home WATCH 17 Hamilton 49 London 49 Waterloo

(time is running out!)

and there TO areSAVE thingsON youYOUR canâ€™t. NEW LAST CHANCE

MOUNTAINVIEW HOME!

PRICE INCREASE

COMING APRIL 11! www.mountainview.com

905.323.6232

Prices are subject to change without notice. E.&O.E. Offer valid for a limited time. Subject to availability. Not valid with any other promotion. 9

//EDITOR’S NOTE

Take advantage while you can Low interest rates still in your favour

he Bank of Canada’s most recent rate announcement – holding its interest rate target at 0.75 per cent – is the continuation of good news for prospective homebuyers and those otherwise in the market for a new mortgage. There are many excellent mortgage products available from banks and brokers that will suit your individual needs, and could well be lower than posted bank rates. With a pre-approval in hand, you’re protected if rates rise; if they go down, you’ll likely get an even lower rate. A pre-approval can be a win-win situation for shoppers, since it means you don’t have to wait to get financing approval on a home when you put in an offer. This is an especially good tool to have when markets are hot. So, when will rates rise? It’s anyone’s guess, but most experts agree there could be some movement later this year. However, we can’t assume that will be the case, and you shouldn’t wait too long to get pre-approved for a mortgage. It can take a few days. Many lenders offer online preapprovals to make the process faster and easier. Start the spring busy season off right by taking advantage while you still can.

SUSAN LEGGE

Susan.Legge@ypnexthome.ca Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge Like us on Facebook. Search: New Home Guide

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Yellow Pages NextHome

Good reasons to buy new, now

New home prices are not likely to go down, no matter how much some buyers would like to hope

henever there’s a real estate slowdown or any lingering economic uncertainty, would-be buyers plunk themselves firmly on the fence to see how things unfold before jumping into the market. Indeed, there’s plenty of news these days about sluggish sales and a withering economy, thanks to the recent tailspin in the oil and gas industry. The problem for prospective new-home buyers in Ontario is, those conditions don’t apply here. The housing market here is among the strongest in Canada. As for the economy, Ontario will be among the leaders in growth this year, thanks to a surge in manufacturing, among other contributors, while Alberta and other oil-dependent provinces will take a back seat. So, if you’re considering buying a new home, your finances and employment are solid and you’re pre-approved for a mortgage, there’s really no reason to wait. At least, don’t let indecision cause you to delay; doing so will likely only cost you more. Why? A few reasons. First, it’s now officially spring (and thank heavens for that) – the official busy season in real estate. Second, proposed changes from the Ontario government are almost certain to result in higher Development Charges for new homes in the coming months. And third, mortgage interest rates are staying put for now, but could well begin to rise later this year. That fence may seem comfortable for now, but in the long run could cost you in terms of lost opportunities.

WAYNE KARL

EDITOR Yellow Pages NextHome Wayne.Karl@ypnexthome.ca

Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl Like us on Facebook. Search: New Home Guide

PRESIDENT, YELLOW PAGES NEXTHOME

Jacqueline Hill ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

Susan Maxwell EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Susan Legge ART DIRECTOR

Daiana Garay EDITOR

Wayne Karl CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sara Duck Elisa Krovblit Lydia McNutt

DISTRIBUTION & SALES CO-ORDINATOR

Jennifer Bistron

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Antoinette Jackson MANAGER OF PRODUCTION

Bala Gnanapandithan CO-ORDINATOR

Hannah Yarkony GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Viosa Barileva CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Joanne Keenan Jeffrey Reed Michele Sponagle published by

#500-401 The West Mall Etobicoke, ON M9C 5J5 T 416.626.4200 F 416.784.5867

ypnexthome.ca

ADVERTISING: Call Susan Maxwell at 416.580.1654 FAX: 416.784.9554 Toll Free: 1.877.269.8257, follow prompts, ext. 4260; e-mail: susan.maxwell@ypnexthome.ca Office hours are Mon-Thurs. 9-5; Fri. 9-12

CIRCULATION: Free distribution. Published bi-weekly from Sept.-Nov. & from Feb.-June and monthly in June, July & Dec.

TERMS: Advertisers, Editorials and New Home & Condo Guide are not responsible for typographical errors, mistakes or misprints. All prices are correct as of press time and are subject to change without notice. E. & O. E.

EDITORIAL: Submissions from interested parties will be considered. Please submit to the address above, to the attention of the Editor.

COPYRIGHT 2015: All rights reserved by New Home & Condo Guide, Toronto, Ontario. Reproduction in any form is prohibited. Contents of this publication are covered by Copyright and offenders will be prosecuted under the law. The views and data expressed by columnists do not necessarily represent those of the publication. Yellow Pages Next Home is a trademark of Yellow Pages Group Co. in Canada.

Please recycle this magazine! Yellow Pages Next Home participates in the Partners in Growth Reforestation Program through St. Joseph Communications. To date, Partners in Growth has planted over 2.5 million trees in parks, recreation and conservation areas, and other public spaces across Canada. Established in 1990, this program was started with Scouts Canada to help replenish the environment.

//COVER STORY

Seek haven from the ordinary with

ROSEHAVEN

Ravines at Lyon’s Creek, Chippawa

LYON’S CREEK IN CHIPPAWA

If you’ve been thinking of moving to Niagara, you’d do well to take a look at The Ravines of Lyon’s Creek in Chippawa. Rosehaven has just released a stunning collection of condominium bungalow townhomes with two distinct designs to choose from – the ultimate in affordability, combining the space of a townhome with the maintenance-free condo lifestyle. This means you can live in historic Chippawa’s finest location, just a short drive from the action of Niagara Falls, and be just five

14 NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO | MAR 28 - APR 11, 2015

minutes from the QEW for trips into the big city. Access to Buffalo is easy, too, for shopping and low cost air travel. Enjoy the lock-and-leave lifestyle that a condominium townhome offers, worry-free. When you live at Lyon’s Creek, you’re in the heart of everything that makes the Niagara lifestyle so attractive; golfing, boating, hiking, biking, fishing near shopping, restaurants and all the sights that make the region such a desirable destination. Enjoy spectacular nature views with the serenity of a private park. Take a stroll through the pathways, have breakfast at Betty’s, experience great shopping, dining and adventures just waiting to be explored. A limited selection of popular 36-ft. singles and 36-ft.-wide

ROSEHAVEN HOMES | Multi-Site

A limited selection of popular 36-ft. singles and 36-ft.-wide freehold townhomes are available, too, featuring nine-ft. main floor ceilings, gourmet kitchens, luxurious ensuites and more. freehold townhomes are available, too, featuring nine-ft. main floor ceilings, gourmet kitchens, luxurious ensuites and more. Spring is here, so now’s the time to take a lovely drive to historic Chippawa and see for yourself. The homes here are unquestionably some of the most elegant available anywhere in the area. But hurry, because selection is limited and homes are under construction. ON THE RIDGE IN STONEY CREEK

In other news, Rosehaven is getting ready to build spacious semi-detached homes as well as 40- and 35-ft. singles on extra deep lots at its successful family community in Stoney Creek. A remarkable new neighbourhood of inspired home designs in a breathtaking setting, On the Ridge is surrounded by fun for the whole family – hiking, biking, swimming and all the attractions of Niagara. It’s the lifestyle you want for your family... a touch above! WATERDOWN MEADOWS AND GIBSON HEIGHTS

At Waterdown Meadows, only a limited number of 35-ft. detached homes remain, so this is the time to visit if you want to get into this highly sought after community. When they’re gone, they’re gone forever! At Gibson Heights in Thorold, Rosehaven is almost sold out, with just a few homes left including 30-ft. attached singles and freehold towns. Those looking to enjoy this summer in a new home can start packing because homes are ready to move into now! CONTEMPORARY CONDOMINIUM LIVING COMING TO ALDERSHOT IN BURLINGTON

Exciting news for fall 2015! Rosehaven is coming to the Aldershot community of Burlington, with contemporary midrise condos as well as condominium townhomes in this revitalized neighbourhood close to Lake Ontario and highways. Register now at rosehavenhomes.com Lyon’s Creek, Chippawa, Condo Town – Coronation, 1,246 sq. ft.

Spring is shaping up to be exciting at all Rosehaven communities. For more information, visit rosehavenhomes.com

MAR 28 - APR 11, 2015 | NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO 15

//IN THE NEWS

LUXURY LIVING BROUGHT TO THE LAKE

in Grimsby

There’s something special about living near the water. It pulls you in, makes you feel relaxed and connected with nature. So many people dream of living near the lake but it can be cost prohibitive, well no more. Homes by DeSantis is bringing luxury lakeshore living to Grimsby with the release of their new midrise condominium community, aptly named AquaBlu. “We’ve become very good at staying ahead of the curve, people want to live at the lake, they want luxury and easy access to major centres all at an affordable price,” says President Gabriel DeSantis. This outstanding development fits the bill, and includes 120 condominium residences and an exclusive release of four townhomes, starting from $189,900, a price well-suited for first time home-buyers. Homes by DeSantis has assembled the brightest and best from the industry to create AquaBlu. Starting with the critically acclaimed architectural firm KNY Architects, who have recently designed several award-winning condominium buildings in the GTA. KNY Architects have devised AquaBlu to have an abundance of glass as a response to its setting along the shores of Lake Ontario. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows allow homeowners the full experience of the natural landscape. Modeled after the boutique hotels in South Beach Miami the interior will be crafted by the dynamic team at Tomas Pearce Interior Design Consulting of Toronto. This design firm brings global style, sophistication and elegance to everything they touch. Their mark will be seen in each suite but also the outstanding building amenity areas including a sprawling sky lounge terrace, the soaring two-storey lobby, fitness and yoga centre, the club room and a games room. Enhancing all of this will be a custom sculpture located in the roundabout in front of the lobby entrance. To ensure a unique design for this public art, Homes by DeSantis will be running a competition open to artists throughout the GTA and Niagara region. 16 NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO | MAR 28 - APR 11, 2015

Of course, all of this is brought together by the more than 50 years of building experience at Homes by DeSantis. A builder firmly rooted in southern Ontario, one that truly understands market trends and strives for excellence in all facets of their business. Not only will the buildings impress, but the Town of Grimsby is undergoing a renaissance all its own. It’s become a destination for visitors year round. Grimsby downtown is lively with its summer farmer’s market, the beautiful historic landscape, ample recreation opportunities and a wide selection of shopping and dining. Now, to complement these attractions, the town has committed almost $5 million to create a waterfront trail system with wandering promenades, passage to newly constructed beaches and outdoor pavilion spaces. This new waterfront plan is occurring adjacent to AquaBlu, with trail entrances mere steps off the property. Only moments away is the picturesque Fifty Point Marina and the cache of Niagara Wine Country. For those working in Hamilton and the GTA access to the QEW could not be easier, less than one minute away at the Casablanca exit. Further good news for commuters is the current GO Bus pickup at Casablanca and South Service Road. GO Transit also reports that this location is poised to be part of their Niagara expansion plan for GO Train service. The town of Grimsby continues to grow and as part of the Hamilton market area it continues to be one of the best places in Southern Ontario to invest. As an example the average increase in housing prices for Ontario was 3.6 per cent compared to Hamilton’s 5.1 per cent. This means that AquaBlu is not only affordable for first time buyers or empty nesters but is also an ideal purchase for investors. With the launch scheduled for this May, interested parties should register at aquablucondo.com, or call 905.664.7288 for more information.

HAMILTON HALTON NIAGARA

New Home WATCH BUILDERS: If you would like to include your new model home or site opening, email wayne.karl@ypnexthome.ca Please say you saw it in New Home & Condo Guide!

PREVIEW REGISTRATION HOMES BY DESANTIS Grimsby | AquaBlu

An outstanding condominium community of modern suites, where luxury meets the lake in Grimsby. Starting from the $180’s.

aquablucondo.com

MINTO, BRANTHAVEN HOMES & EMSHIH DEVELOPMENTS Oakville | Oakvillage

Coming in early 2015 – Oakville’s visionary master-planned community from the low $400’s.

oakvillage.ca

WINZEN Ancaster | Garden Park Towns at Tiffany

winzen.ca

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

SPALLACCI HOMES Hamilton | 101 Locke Condos

spallaccihomes.com

NEW OPENINGS ADI DEVELOPMENTS Burlington | LINK2 Condos + Lofts

mountainview.com

Now open – the transformation of this landmark property has begun. Here’s your chance to buy a piece of history.

mattamyhomes.com

royalconnaught.com

NEW HORIZON HOMES Stoney Creek | Waterfront Trails

NEW RELEASES

waterfronttrails.ca

ROSEHAVEN HOMES Chippawa | The Ravines at Lyon’s Creek

silvergatehomes.ca

rosehavenhomes.com homesbydesantis.com

EMPIRE COMMUNITIES Stoney Creek | Lush at Victory

New release of 30- and 36-ft. homesites.

lush.empirecommunities.com

EMPIRE COMMUNITIES Brantford | Wyndfield

Final release of 44-ft. homesites.

wyndfield.empirecommunities.com

spallaccihomes.com

New townhomes and detached homes in this established master-planned community.

SILVERGATE HOMES Niagara Falls | Victoria Woods

Limited quantities of detached homes available, priced from the high $200’s.

SPALLACCI HOMES Hamilton | The Towns of Eden Park

SPALLCCI GROUP & VALERY HOMES Hamilton | The Residences of Royal Connaught

ROSEHAVEN HOMES & HOMES BY DESANTIS Chippawa | The Ravines at Lyon’s Creek

adidevelopments.com

Grand opening – a collection of executive townhomes.

MATTAMY HOMES Milton | Hawthorne Village

MILTON NIAGARA OAKVILLE PARIS PORT DOVER ST. CATHARINES STONEY CREEK VINELAND

Grand Opening now on for suites and lofts overlooking Bronte Creek Provincial Park.

MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES Niagara Falls | Windy Lane Estates

Showhome grand opening Feb. 28 and March 1 for 50-ft. singles and townhomes from the $220’s.

ANCASTER BEAMSVILLE BINBROOK BRANT BRANTFORD BURLINGTON CATHARINES GRIMSBY HAMILTON

First time offering condominium bungalow townhomes in the sought-after neighbourhood of Lyons Creek in Chippawa/Niagara. Prices from the $270’s.

rosehavenhomes.com

MAR 28 - APR 11, 2015 | NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO 17

Paris

Port Dover

Simcoe

Binbrook

Grimsby

Georgetown

Caledon

Smithville

Welland

Fonthill

Thorold

OAKVILLE, BURLINGTON, HAMILTON, ANCASTER, PARIS, BRANTFORD, STONEY CREEK, VINELAND, LINCOLN, THOROLD, FONTHILL, NIAGARA, NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, FORT ERIE

Halton / Hamilton / Wentworth / Niagara:

Ridgeway

Stevensville

Chippawa

Fort Erie

De t Se . m Bu i n To galo w w Co nho n m Ad do e ul tL ife sty le

LOCATION

BUILDERS

SITES

PRICES

Ancaster

SCHUIT HOMES

Perth Park

Aldershot

BRANTHAVEN HOMES

Jazz

Beamsville

MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES

Discovery

•

Binbrook

BRANTHAVEN HOMES

The Fairgrounds Finale

•

Binbrook

EMPIRE COMMUNITIES

Summerlea

•

Brantford

EASTFOREST HOMES

D'Aubigny Forest Estates

•

Brantford

EMPIRE COMMUNITIES

Wyndfield

•

Burlington

BUCCI HOMES

The Villages of Brantwell

Burlington

MOLINARO GROUP

Paradigm

Caledon

MONARCH

SouthFields

•

Chippawa/Niagara

ROSEHAVEN

Lyon's Creek

•

Fonthill

MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES

The Residences at Lookout

•

Fort Erie

MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES

Ellesmere Landing

•

Grimsby

HOMES BY DESANTIS

AquaBlu

•

PAGE 41

•

from high $200's 12&13 9 from high $300's

•

from $311,990

2&3

•

from $247,990

2&3

from low $500's

from mid $200's

•

from mid $400's

•

from the $270's

•

• •

9 9 •

from the $180's

Hamilton

MULTI-AREA DEVELOPMENT Bellagio Village at Summit Park •

•

from $279,990

Hamilton

SONOMA HOMES

Style Town Collection

•

from mid $300's

Milton

CRYSTAL HOMES

Rocking Horse

•

from $459,990

Niagara Falls

MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES

Windy Lane Estates

•

Niagara Falls

SILVERGATE HOMES

•

• •

Victoria Woods

9 from mid $300's

from mid $200's

Niagara on the Lake BW HOMES

Niagara on the Green

Niagara Falls

MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES

Deerfield Estates

Niagara Falls

MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES

Thundering Waters

•

Niagara Falls

MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES

Fernwood Estates

•

Oakville

BRANTHAVEN HOMES

Oakvillage

Oakville

ROSEHAVEN HOMES

Woodland Trails

•

Paris

EASTFOREST HOMES

Grandville Paris

•

Milton

MATTAMY HOMES

Hawthorne Village

•

Ridgeway

MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES

Beaver Creek Estates

•

Ridgeway

MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES

Dominion Woods

•

Simcoe

EASTFOREST HOMES

Woodway Trails

•

Smithville

PHELPS HOMES

Brookside on the Twenty

•

• •

9 9 from low $400's

•

13 20

•

22 •

from the $300's

•

22 • •

Smithville

PHELPS HOMES

The Atwater Collection

St. Catharines

BW HOMES

Victoria Village

St. Catharines

MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES

Generations

Stoney Creek

EMPIRE COMMUNITIES

Victory

Stoney Creek

ROSEHAVEN HOMES

On the Ridge

•

20&21

Stoney Creek

HOMES BY DESANTIS

On the Ridge

•

Thorold

MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES

West Community

•

Thorold

ROSEHAVEN HOMES

Gibson Heights

•

Waterdown

ASPEN RIDGE HOMES

Waterdown Meadows

•

from $479,990

Waterdown

ROSEHAVEN HOMES

Waterdown Meadows

•

from $479,990

20&33

Welland

MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES

Harvest Estates

•

35 from low $300's

• •

•

9 from $297,990

• •

•

4 2&3

9 from $291,990

Halton / Hamilton / Wentworth / Niagara:

•

OAKVILLE, BURLINGTON, HAMILTON, ANCASTER, PARIS, BRANTFORD, STONEY CREEK, VINELAND, LINCOLN, THOROLD, FONTHILL, NIAGARA, NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, FORT ERIE

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.

CHIPPAWA/NIAGARA

LYON’S CREEK Condominium Townhomes NOW OPEN from the $270’s 36’ Singles and 36’ Freehold Towns from $319,990

THOROLD

GIBSON HEIGHTS 30’ Attached Singles & Freehold Towns from $291,990 Move in Ready Inventory Homes Available

STONEY CREEK

Visit RosehavenHomes.com For directions, maps hours and community information call our hotline (1-888/416) 410-0175

ON THE RIDGE Semi Detached Homes from $358,990 40’ & 35’ Singles from $468,990

WATERDOWN

WATERDOWN MEADOWS 35’ Singles from $479,990 Just 12 remain!

COMING SOON Prices and specifications correct at press time. Photo is of actual Roseahven Home. E. & O.E. 20 NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO | MAR 28 - APR 11, 2015

WOODLAND TRAILS, OAKVILLE Singles, Semis and Freehold Towns Register at LiveInOakville.ca

SPACIOUS SEMIS “ We purchased at On the Ridge because we love their designs and the quality. We were able to get a bigger house for less. ”

43’

Darryl Di Leo & Hua Ni - Burlington, ON

Degas - 1,540sq.ft. - Homes by DeSantis

Stoney Creek’s Family First Community Live large in a spacious semi at On The Ridge. With room to grow, it’s the lifestyle you want for your family... a touch above!

es by DeSantis Degas - 1,540sq.ft. - Hom

Semis

starting from the mid

· Sensational designs · Stunning interiors · Spectacular backyards · Suit every family’s needs · Select from 10 designs · Surrounded by fun · Semis from 1,300 to over 1,900sq.ft

300’s 40’& 35’ Singles

from the mid

STONEY CREEK

400’s

TWO AWARD-WINNING BUILDERS IN SOUTH WEST ONTARIO Presentation Centre is located at: First Rd. W. & Mud St. E. Hours: Mon to Thurs: 1pm to 7pm Sat, Sun & Holidays: 11am to 6pm Closed Friday Rear yard dimension is approximate and subject to change depending on choice of lot and house. Prices and specifications correct at press time. Prices quoted are in $ thousands. Maps not to scale. E. & O.E.

Site is located at: First Rd. W. & Highland Rd. W. 21

p i h s home r e own y!

s a e e d a m

London Quads & townhomes Model Homes for sale!

Semis, Single detached & bungalows

starting from

149,990

Presentation centre: 3041 Springmeadow Road., London 519-204-3079

PariS

Simcoe

209,990

Presentation centre: 150 woodway trail Simcoe 519-428-1408

2-Storey & bungalow Single detached starting from

409,990

Presentation centre: 155 grandville circle, Paris 519-442-9674

forward

MoVE-in witHin 7 daYS!

no waiting | EVERYtHing iS nEw | 7 YEaR nEw HoME waRRantY

buY now, SaVE and MoVE . cHooSE YouR HoME todaY

eastforesthomes.com/move-in-ready 22

forward

Prices correct at press time. Pictures are for illustration purposes only. See Sales Representative for details. Promotions available on new Offers only, is not applicable with any other promotion unless stated and may be cancelled or discontinued at any time. Broker protected. E. & O. E. March 2015

//COMMUNITY FOCUS

HAWTHORNE SOUTH VILLAGE

One of Ontario’s most inspired communities

LOCATION Milton HOUSING TYPE Freehold towns and detached homes SALES CENTRE 10180 Derry Rd., 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. CONTACT 905.875.2692 mattamyhomes.com

24 NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO | MAR 28 - APR 11, 2015

pring demands of us that we re-engage with our surroundings. It’s a time to explore and reconnect with our communities. Walking or driving, there are few more attractive destinations to be rediscovered in the Greater Toronto Area than under the Niagara Escarpment in Milton. Much of the town’s appeal is its charming heritage. Cherished century homes and buildings still stand tall throughout the region. Walk about and acknowledge an impressive collection of storefronts and home styles tucked just off the main street. Well-known for its eye on the past, the community annually celebrates the Milton Steam Era – populated by hundreds of steam-powered tractors, engines and farm implements converging to salute a bygone era. Nevertheless, Milton maintains an eye firmly fixed on the future. Known as the fastest-growing community in Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe, the town continues to attract residents to this lovely and livable place. Mattamy Homes continues to offer well-designed and superbly crafted homes in burgeoning Hawthorne South Village. This most recent evolution of the wildly successful Hawthorne Village community offers an elevated realm of home and community design. Today, you can explore a wide variety of townhomes and detached home designs. Freehold towns are available from the $300’s and detached homes from the $400’s.

MATTAMY HOMES | Hawthorne South Village

What better time to come by and smell the flowers? In Mattamy’s Hawthorne Village neighbourhoods, you’ll find memorable park spaces, playgrounds, trails to walk or bicycle, plus community retail areas nearby so that chores can be performed on foot rather than by car. Lauded schools are close by. Plus, there’s always a full calendar of community events and activities that contribute to the community feel. Hawthorne Village has earned many industry distinctions through the years for its neighbourhood design and diversity of home styles. Customer satisfaction has always been very important to Mattamy Homes, and the awards the company receives due to comments from homeowners are most highly regarded. It’s worth noting that Mattamy was recently named GTA Builder of the Year for an unprecedented fifth time, by the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD). Mattamy has always been known as more than a home builder, as its design approach always considers communities as a whole. For more than a decade, the company has participated in the creation and evolution of day-to-day life in Milton. Mattamy has contributed significantly to the arts and recreational programs in the community, including the Mattamy Theatre in the Milton Centre for the Arts, a cultural jewel in the heart of the downtown area. As well, Mattamy also just opened the state-of-the-art Mattamy National Cycling Centre. Open to the public, it is one of only two velodromes in North America to meet the highest international standards. The facility will soon host the competitive cycling events of the 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games.

The story of Milton wouldn’t be complete without acknowledgement of the nearby Escarpment. A fully protected UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, the Escarpment is breathtaking to view year round and naturally inspiring for recreational adventurers. With such a great variety of homes available in such a desirable location, Hawthorne South Village should surely be on the top of your list of communities to consider. The additional incentives of blossoms and blooming buds aside, its popularity alone should compel you to explore it sooner than later. The Hawthorne Village Sales Centre is located at 10180 Derry Rd., Milton, 905.875.2692. 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. For more information on all Mattamy communities, visit mattamyhomes.com

MAR 28 - APR 11, 2015 | NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO 25

A N N UA L d r 3 4

April 24th - 26th, 2015

Receive $10,000 in Decor Upgrades!

CARE CARE-FREE ADULT LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY

FINAL RELEASE

ONLY

Urban Bungalows One Floor Living

18 UNITS

Priced from the low 500â€™s $

TO CHOOSE FROM!

Kathie Pillar, Sales Representative Office:

905-335-3042

kathiepillar@royallepage.ca Townhome Model Open Daily

2 MODELS TO VIEW www.buccihomes.com

SITE

Hours: Monday - Thursday, Saturday & Sunday 12-6pm. Friday by appt. only Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. E & OE. See sales Rep for details.

MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITIES

MAR 28 - APR 11, 2015 | NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO 27

COMING THIS SPRING TO KITCHENER Looking to address your passion for the urban lifestyle? These design-forward townhomes feature smart open concept living spaces, modern features and finishes, stunning rooftop terraces, patios and balconies. Perfectly situated near shopping, restaurants, parks, universities, Highway 8 and just minutes from Downtown Kitchener.

N St.

t. E gS

Queens Blvd.

St. N Qu een

DOWNTOWN KITCHENER

K in

t. W gS

Highland Rd. W

UPTOWN WATERLOO

Kin

. n Rd

Highland Rd. West + Ira Needles Blvd.

llma

From

a er-H

900

Fisch

199

Erb St.

Wilfred Laurier University

Blvd.

design forward URBAN TOWNS

University of Waterloo

Ira Needles

ONLY10% DOWN!* PARKING INCLUDED!

8 8

*Ask Sales Representative for details. Illustrations are artistâ€™s concept. Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. E. & O.E.

N N A UA L h t 6 2

2015

April 10th -12th, 2015

Live in

OVER 50% SOLD!

Be connected to everything W ES

N LINCOLN M. ALEXANDER LINC ANDER PKWY

TORONTO

sonomahomes.ca

WEST 5TH

STONE ONE CHURCH RD. RD W.

GARTH ST ST.

403

Site hours: Mon-Thurs 3-6pm Friday’s by appointment Sat & Sun 12-noon-5pm

LINC

to 403

BRANTFORD

IN UPGRADES INCLUDED

HAMI LTO N

$80,000 $300’s

AIN NT U O M

RYMAL RD. W. RYM

UPPER JAMES ST ST.

STARTING FROM THE MID

OVER

WINTER/SPRING 2015 FREE

HOME&CONDO THE GUIDE TO BUYING AND MANAGING YOUR FIRST HOME

Trends in lowrise & highrise homes Your guide on where and what to buy

WHAT TO CONSIDER BEFORE GETTING YOUR FIRST MORTGAGE

Expert tips to

DECORATE YOUR FIRST HOME 1 YOUR S PFIRST E C I AHOME L E DWINTER I T I O N 2015

YFH 02-07-15_master.indd 1

15-02-03 7:10 PM

THE GUIDE TO BUYING AND MANAGING YOUR FIRST HOME 416.626.4889

Whether youâ€™re renting or buying, finding your next home has never been so easy.

Live the life you’ve always imagined in West Niagara

Niagara’s Premier Adult Lifestyle Communities

Isn’t it time to get away from the traffic and noise of the city? You might just feel your shoulders drop an inch or two. Welcome to Brookside on the Twenty in Smithville, where empty-nesters from across the southern GTA are right-sizing in gorgeous attached and detached bungalows carefully crafted by master builder, Phelps Homes. Nestled along the Twenty Mile Creek and surrounded by nature’s best, these gorgeous homes are within close proximity to services, shopping, farmer’s markets and world-class wineries. Pricing starts in the 280’s. Phelps Homes, Quality you can see and feel. Visit our model home today at: 25 Manorwood Drive in Smithville. 905.957.1777

PhelpsHomes.com

Prices, features and specifications are subject to change without notice and are accurate at time of publication. Subject to availability. Please see sales representative for details. E. & O.E.

MOVE UP to Topper Woods! Everything you dream of in a new home is here at Monarch’s sought-after Topper Woods. Move up to an enclave of impressive two-storey and bungalow designs up to 3,722 sq.ft. on traditional 43’ & 50’ lots. Customize your home to make it truly yours! Live near historic Doon Village with schools, parkland and easy access to Hwy 401.

Elegant 43’ and 50’ Singles from the mid $400,000’s

Maximus Series - Now available at Topper Woods Select the package that’s exactly your style and price.

discover more

MonarchGroup.net 36 NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO | MAR 28 - APR 11, 2015

CHOOSE MONARCH FIRST. KLEINBURG | Kleinburg Crown Estates | Designer Decorated Models 42’ & 50’ Singles from the mid $900,000’s Sales Centre located at 165 Timber Creek Boulevard 416-495-3513 CALEDON | SouthFields | Models To View Townhomes from the mid $400,000’s Semis from the high $400,000’s Singles from the mid $600,000’s Sales Centre located at 12515 Old Kennedy Road, Caledon (Old Kennedy Rd. and Mayfield Rd.) 905-843-0707 SCARBOROUGH | Parkwood | Don’t Miss Out! Visit Monarch Today Freehold Townhomes from the high $500,000’s Sales Centre located at 1325 Danforth Road, Scarborough 416-495-3574 SCARBOROUGH | Bennett | Exclusive Enclave of Detached Singles in West Hill Executive Singles from the low $800,000’s Sales Centre located at 1325 Danforth Road, Scarborough 416-495-3574 KITCHENER | Topper Woods | Models To View 43’ & 50’ Singles from the mid $400,000’s Sales Centre located at 7 Wetland Way, Kitchener 519-894-8222 HOURS: Monday – Thursday: 1pm – 8pm, Friday: 12pm – 5pm, Weekends & Holidays: 11am – 6pm

ALSO BUILDING HIGH RISE COMMUNITIES IN: Etobicoke | Markham | Downtown Toronto

first. Please see a sales associate for full details. Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. E.&O.E. March 2015. 15587.

//COMMUNITY FOCUS

VICTORIA WOODS OFFERS NEW WONDERS within wooded enclave in Niagara Falls

LOCATION Shoveller Drive at Ironwood, Niagara Falls HOUSING TYPE Luxury bungalow towns from mid-$300’s CONTACT Kelly Anderson 905.680.6000, ext. 259 silvergatehomes.com

uxurious bungalow towns, wrapped in greenspace, removed from the hustle and bustle yet only moments from one of the world’s greatest natural wonders – this is Victoria Woods, where Silvergate Homes is once again redefining luxury living partnered with contemporary convenience. In this hidden enclave, just north of Lundy’s Lane in Niagara Falls, luxury is being redefined. This truly unprecedented level of quality construction by Silvergate Homes lies in a private setting where residents have a choice between city or country living. Rear neighbours are few and far between for many

38 NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO | MAR 28 - APR 11, 2015

SILVERGATE HOMES | Victoria Woods

of these homes that offer walkout lots to the woods beyond. While Victoria Woods offers a lifestyle of luxury, those seeking activity will be equally pleased. Golf courses, trails, theatre and parkland are abundant in the area. It’s not far to The Wine Route where vineyards and wineries showcase world-class wines. Easy access to the QEW allows for smooth travel to Toronto and of course, residents are minutes from entering the United States at one of four crossings. While everyone knows about the roar of Niagara Falls, the region’s other famous waterway, the Welland Canal, is also nearby offering a pathway along its 42-km route providing a great vantage point to watch international ships climb the locks between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Borrowing a popular design concept from Silvergate’s award-winning Village on the Twelve, each block of these luxury towns will offer facades of varying exteriors and finishes so each home bears its own signature of originality. While exteriors are architecturally predetermined, there are opportunities to customize the interiors to the needs and tastes of each resident. For more than a decade, Silvergate has been the region’s pioneer in energy efficient building so each home at Victoria

Woods is Energy Star-certified. Designed with widths of 34 ft., these towns are reminiscent of detached living with expansive interiors and generous room sizes within 1,380 sq. ft. For those who desire more – space, freedom and luxury – they will be pleasantly surprised with the list of standard features that Silvergate includes with each and every home: nine-ft. ceilings, luxury four-piece ensuite, main floor laundry, Artcraft kitchen with a family-sized breakfast bar, pantry, two-car garage, central air, beauty bar or his and hers closets, plus USB outlets in practical locations. Many feature walkouts to the greenspace beyond, a rare feature in this area. A covered deck of 19-by-10-ft. will oﬀer three seasons of outdoor living under an architecturally beamed ceiling. A full basement, if finished, could contain a guest suite with bathroom and a family/recreation/theatre/games room. There has been overwhelming interest in these 29 units and the luxury and lifestyle oﬀered. Construction will begin on this first phase in April with occupancy expected this fall. Register online at silvergatehomes.com to be kept notified of upcoming events, exclusive pricing and information about these wonders – your new home at Victoria Woods. MAR 28 - APR 11, 2015 | NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO 39

IRO

HWY 98

BLV

GARNER RD.

DS ERS

T HO

QUEEN ELIZABETH WAY

BEECHWOOD RD.

Double car garages Spacious kitchens with island Master retreat with lavish 4-piece ensuite and walk-in closets Main floor laundry Energy Star builder Starting from the mid-$300’s

KALAR RD.

LUXURIOUS BUNGALOW TOWNHOMES

LUNDY’S LANE

NIAGARA FALLS

REGISTER NOW! silvergatehomes.com|905.680.6000 info@silvergatehomes.ca Prices & specifications subject to change without notice. 40 NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO | MAR 28 - APR 11, 2015

2014 FINALIST

A RD ROBIN

D EEN R RS GR FIDDLE

403

306 Woodworth Dr

LVD RLY B ST AMBE CALVIN

TORONTO è

Ancaster

H DR WORT WOOD

schuithomes.com

905.628.9559

For your private viewing call

MODEL HOME SALE

N ow

Su Pri A pe me M rL T aj o im or ca e! H tio om n eS ! ho w!

AR 1 E .5 W M IT IL HI LI N ON A , 30 AF M FL IN U UT EN E TW DR E IV ST E OF ME TH TRO E HE CU RS STO HE M Y ER CE S NT RE

Come Enjoy... 7th Annual

2015

April 17th - 19th, 2015

Celebrating Our 34th Anniversary - 619 Shows and Growing!

EXCLUSIVELY FROM

»» now available! Get the scoop on builders in the Southwestern Ontario area. AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND! GREATER TORONTO ANNUAL AND EASTERN ONTARIO ANNUAL

Highlighting the top builders and developers across the GTA EXPERT ADVICE Top tips to guide you through the homebuying process

KNOCK ON WOOD Six-storey wood housing a viable new option

top builders & new-home communities HIGHLIGHTING THE

across SWO

Home Builders’ Annual GTA Edition

HIGHLIGHTING THE

top builders & condo communities across the GTA

EXPERT ADVICE Top tips to guide you through the homebuying process THE EXPERTS WEIGH IN:

THE ALLURE OF LUXURY CONDO LIVING

SWO ANNUAL 2015.indd 1

Location, lifestyle, costs & your new condo

Why pre-construction condo investments pay off

3/10/15 5:32 PM

Research and compare! Make an informative choice using Southwestern Ontario’s only comprehensive guide to Southwestern Ontario Home Builders. Expert advice, builder proﬁles, and the Southwestern Ontario Home Builders’ roster all in one great Annual.

Home Builders’ Annual GTA Condo Edition

2015 ISSUES AVAILABLE NOW!

F O R Y O U R F R E E C O P Y C A L L 416 . 626-4889

//CITY FOCUS

NIAGARA More than just the Falls

eople around the world recognize Niagara Falls as the honeymoon capital of the world, where the Falls roar and mist fills the air as visitors stroll along its edge, spray on their faces from one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. Residents throughout the Niagara region identify with far more. Diverse job opportunities, an economic base rooted in tourism, horticulture, farming and manufacturing and affordable housing set within one of Canada’s most scenic settings, tempered by a moderate climate provide residents with their own reasons to roar. Located in southern Ontario and bordering the US, the Niagara region is an area of 1,800 sq. kms forming a peninsula of land between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie with a population of about 430,000. It encompasses St. Catharines, Grimsby, Town of Lincoln (Beamsville, Jordan and Vineland) Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Welland, Port Colborne, Fort Erie and the neighbouring communities, towns and villages of Queenston Heights, Chippawa, Port Robinson, St. David’s, Ridgeway, Stevensville and Sherkston. 46 NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO | MAR 28 - APR 11, 2015

Niagara is a major gateway to North America. Its cities and towns are less than a one-hour drive to Toronto, Buffalo or western New York. Businesses are within one day’s drive of 55 per cent of all U.S. manufacturing activity, and almost half of the U.S. population. The region is accessible worldwide through the St. Lawrence Seaway and Welland Canal. Lined with scenic routes and parkways and dotted with fruit stands, antique markets, historic sites and nature trails, the area population increases in summer due to a quieter way of life and small-town atmosphere. Tourism and the closely related service industry form the economic foundation of this area, that serves about 20 million visitors annually and generates more than $2 billion in revenue. But not everyone is a visitor. With great job prospects, hundreds of newcomers choose this area as their permanent home each year. Quaint communities such as historic Niagara-on-the-Lake, Fonthill and Crystal Beach, even Fort Erie and Ridgeway, are drawing empty nesters ready to indulge in both custom homes and other offerings. Lifestyle and lower prices are the lure. Home prices are much lower than those in the GTA, drawing residents from beyond the Niagara borders. New-home construction is strong in Grimsby and Beamsville, with Cambridge Homes, Losani Homes, Branthaven Homes and Homes by DeSantis all active in the area. Mountainview Homes has a new site, Thundering Waters, in Niagara Falls, as does Great Gulf Homes with its Edgewood Niagara Falls project. Empire communities, BW Homes, Ballantry Homes, Homes by DeSantis, Rosehaven Homes and Phelps Homes are also active in Niagara. BW Homes has a new development, Niagara on the Green, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, as does Langendoen Homes with Courtland Valley. In nearby Thorold, Great Gulf has its Rolling Meadows community, Rosehaven Homes has Gibson Heights and Mountainview has West Community.

Clearly, there are many home options – and lifestyle choices – in this world-famous area. Take a drive along the rural roads and parkways and view gorgeous gardens, parklands and orchards of the Niagara fruit belt. A moderate climate and rich, productive soil provide the unique agricultural resources to make the Niagara region ideally suited for fruit and other crop growth. Two-thirds of the province’s tender fruit orchards are located here, producing a majority of the province’s peaches, cherries, pears, plums, apples, apricots, prunes and grapes. Going Green is nothing new for Niagara, that boasts more than 18 million sq. ft. of greenhouse space. Some 200 greenhouses and 75 food processing plants employ more than 6,000 workers, with thousands more employed in related industries. Horticulture is supported with extensive training programs through Niagara College’s Horticultural Centre, The Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture and The Horticultural Research Institute of Ontario (University of Guelph), all of which base programs in the Niagara Region. Niagara’s grape industry produces more than 48,000 tonnes of grapes annually. New wineries are just an example of the region’s ongoing expansion in overall agricultural/food processing. Increased popularity of grape and wine products has created a separate identity and a designated Wine Route, as indicated by highway post-signs from Stoney Creek to Niagara Falls, connecting 30 of the area’s 70 wineries. Hundreds of thousands of visitors tour this scenic route annually. The wine industry employs more than 5,000 people in wineries, retail and as suppliers and growers. The recent recession was especially hard on manufacturing companies in the region. Formerly among the main employers, GM and companies servicing the automaker are now smaller players on the economic stage. By contrast, Fallsview Casino, with 4,700 workers, is the second largest employer in the Niagara area (Niagara School Board is the largest), followed by General Motors with 2,700. The tourism and entertainment sector also includes the Shaw Festival, Niagara Parks Commission and Canadian Niagara Hotels and Entertainment. Other major employers are the Niagara Health System, Niagara Region, Seaway Marine, Brock University and Canadian Tire Financial. The economic impact of relatively new players such as Fallsview Casino and the subsequent arrival of hotels and related businesses has resulted in substantial growth in the new-home market in the decade since it opened. As many people are discovering, Niagara is a great place to work, play and live. The honeymoon is never over.

NIAGARA AT A GLANCE POPULATION

430,000, including municipalities of Fort Erie, Grimsby, Lincoln, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Pelham, Port Colborne, St. Catharines, Thorold, Wainfleet, Welland and West Lincoln COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Niagara College and Brock University NUMBER OF PUBLIC AND CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

180

MAJOR EMPLOYERS

Health services, manufacturing, government, education sectors AVERAGE HOME PRICES

Feb. 2015: $255,000 Feb. 2014 $230,000

SOURCE Canadian Real Estate Association, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., Tourism Niagara, Niagara Economic Development Corp., Niagara Canada Business Directory, Statistics Canada. Photos courtesy Tourism Niagara.

MAR 28 - APR 11, 2015 | NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO 47

ANNUA h t 0 L

2015

April 2nd - 4th, 2015

New Home WATCH LONDON BAYFIELD BLYTH CLINTON

PREVIEW REGISTRATION THE TRICAR GROUP London | Village North

Luxury condominiums from the mid $200’s.

tricar.com

FOREST PARK HOMES London | Amour Riverbend

GRAND BEND INGERSOLL LONDON

MITCHELL SEAFORTH SHAKESPEARE

ST.THOMAS STRATFORD TAVISTOCK

TILLSONBURG WINGHAM WOODSTOCK

NEW OPENINGS

NEW RELEASES

TRICAR GROUP Stratford | 36Front

SENATOR HOMES Woodstock | Havelock Corners

Steps from the Avon River, this luxurious new lowrise building features suites ranging from 1,200 to 1,800 sq. ft. in two-bedroom or two-bedroom plus den designs, as well as select penthouses.

New release of 50-ft. riverside lots on the Upper Thames River, minutes from downtown Woodstock.

senatorhomes.com

36front.com

Coming soon – elegant town villas from $234,900.

armourriverbend.ca

SIFTON PROPERTIES London | Westwood Village

FOREST PARK HOMES London | Central Park

sifton.com

Grand opening of luxury one-floor Energy Star condos from the low $300’s.

Coming soon – urban townhomes from $224,900.

centralparklondon.ca

HALTON HILLS WELLINGTON WATERLOO ALMAA AYR

PREVIEW REGISTRATION SAVIC HOMES Kitchener | Avalon Urban Towns

Coming this spring – design-forward urban towns at Highland Road West and Ira Needles Blvd., just minutes from downtown Kitchener.

avalontowns.ca

COUNTRYGREEN HOMES Kitchener | Westwood Mews

countrygreenhomes.com

FUSION HOMES Guelph | The Metalworks

A new urban village of townhomes and highrise condos on a historic site in downtown Guelph.

themetalworks.ca

CAMBRIDGE ELORA

FERGUS GEORGETOWN

GUELPH KITCHENER

ROCKWOOD WATERLOO

NEW OPENINGS

NEW RELEASES

CRYSTAL HOMES FERNBROOK HOMES Cambridge | Grand River Woods

MONARCH CORPORATION Kitchener | Topper Woods

Grand Opening Sales Event on these 30-, 35and 40-ft. detached homes next to the Grand River.

crystalhomes.com fernbrookhomes.com

Limited release of 43-ft. pie-shaped lots.

monarchgroup.net

REID’S HERITAGE HOMES Kitchener | The Oaks

REID’S HERITAGE HOMES Guelph | Alive

New 56-suite condominium. Offering a great selection of floorplans that suit a variety of budgets and lifestyles in an established community.

reidsheritagehomes.com

REID’S HERITAGE HOMES Fergus | Westminster Highlands

Now open – three- and four-bedroom freehold and condominium townhomes starting from the $300,000s.

REID’S HERITAGE HOMES Kitchener | Williamsburg Walk

Now open – midrise urban condominiums starting from the low $200’s.

reidsheritagehomes.com

Master-planned community of a variety of singledetached homes, bungalows, two-storey and executive townhomes and midrise condos.

reidsheritagehomes.com

BUILDERS: If you would like to include your new model home or site opening, email wayne.karl@ypnexthome.ca. Please say you saw it in New Home & Condo Guide!

Elmira

Plattsville

Stratford

Baden

Breslau

Acton

STRATFORD, WOODSTOCK, INGERSOLL, TILLSONBURG, ST. THOMAS, STRATHROY, MILTON, GEORGETOWN, ROCKWOOD, GUELPH, FERGUS, ELORA, ALMA, CAMBRIDGE, KITCHENER, WATERLOO, AYR

London / Halton Hills / Wellington / Waterloo:

Toronto

De t. Se m Bu i ng a To low w Co nho nd m Ad o e ul tL ife sty le

LOCATION

BUILDERS

SITES

Baden

EASTFOREST HOMES

Baden Country Estates

•

Baden

MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES

Baden Country Estates

•

Cambridge

CRYSTAL HOMES

Grand River Woods

•

from $349,990

Cambridge

FERNBROOK HOMES

Grand River Woods

•

from $349,990

Cambridge

EASTFOREST HOMES

Carriage Lanes

Cambridge

EASTFOREST HOMES

Highland Ridge

Georgetown

MENKES

The Enclaves of Upper Canada

Ilderton

SIFTON

Timberwalk

London

EASTFOREST HOMES

Andover Trails

Kitchener

BRANTHAVEN HOMES

Nestings

Kitchener

COUNTRY GREEN HOMES Westwood Mews

Kitchener

EASTFOREST HOMES

Destination Doon

•

Kitchener

EASTFOREST HOMES

Doon South

•

Kitchener

EASTFOREST HOMES

Eby Estates

•

Kitchener

EASTFOREST HOMES

Four Winds

Kitchener

EASTFOREST HOMES

Grasslands of Stauffer Woods

Kitchener

EASTFOREST HOMES

Huron Landing

Kitchener

EASTFOREST HOMES

Huron Point

Kitchener

EASTFOREST HOMES

Huron Village

Kitchener

EASTFOREST HOMES

Providence Point West

Kitchener

EASTFOREST HOMES

Woodhaven South

Kitchener

MATTAMY HOMES

Wildflowers

•

Kitchener

MONARCH

Topper Woods

•

Kitchener

MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES RiverRidge

Kitchener

SAVIC HOMES

Avalon Urban Towns

Kitchener

TERRA VIEW HOMES

Edgewater Estates

Kitchener

WILLIAMSBURG HOMES

Williamsburg Walk

Kitchener

WILLIAMSBURG HOMES

Eby Estates

•

North London

SIFTON

Ballymote Woods

•

South London

SIFTON

Andover Trails

•

PAGE

22 22

• •

•

from mid $700's

•

58 •

•

from the $400's •

•

from $270's

• •

•

22 22

• •

•

• •

22 •

•

22 22

•

from $234,990 from mid $400's

•

Westwood Village

Tillsonburg

TILLSONBURG DEV.

Baldwin Place

•

Waterloo

COOK HOMES

The Village in Beechwood West

Waterloo

EASTFOREST HOMES

Vista Hills

West London

SIFTON

Evergreen at Warbler Woods

West London

SIFTON

RiverBend

•

West London

SIFTON

RiverBend Park

•

West London

SIFTON

Warbler Woods

Woodstock

SENATOR HOMES

Havelock Corners

•

• •

•

• •

from $199,900

from low $400's

from low $200's

from low $350's

from $232,000

from $625,500

• • •

36&37 9

•

22 •

•

58 58 58

•

from low $200's

STRATFORD, WOODSTOCK, INGERSOLL, TILLSONBURG, ST. THOMAS, STRATHROY, MILTON, GEORGETOWN, ROCKWOOD, GUELPH, FERGUS, ELORA, ALMA, CAMBRIDGE, KITCHENER, WATERLOO, AYR

•

London / Halton Hills / Wellington / Waterloo:

Southwest London SIFTON

PRICES

52 NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO | MAR 28 - APR 11, 2015

Established Waterloo Community

Winner of the 2014 WRHBA Multi-Unit

Move in now! This is your last chance to own in the final phase of our award winning West Waterloo community. Own the McCrae Park Villa; Winner of the Most Outstanding Low Rise Multi-Unit Design over 2000 sq. ft.

MCCRAE PARK VILLA ~ Immediate Occupancy. Situated on a gorgeous and very private parkland lot. Features two bedrooms, den with custom built-in desk and cabinetry plus cozy and ambiant fireplace located just off of the Master Bedroom. $625,500

MCCRAE PARK MODEL ~ Immediate Occupancy. Stunning model features a theatre room with seating for 8 and wet bar, two bedrooms plus loft, stunning ensuite bath, stainless steel appliances, custom window and bed coverings and upholstery. $694,900

Beautiful town villas backing onto private and treed parklands Maintenance free condominium lifestyle Outstanding features, including granite countertops, 9â€™ ceilings, stone, brick and stucco exteriors with generous stone patios

Only 2 town villas remain! Now Registered.

VISIT OUR SALES OFFICE & MODEL HOME AT 435 WINCHESTER DRIVE, WATERLOO

COLUMBIA ST. WEST

WINCHESTER DR.

ERB ST. WEST

MODELS

FISCHER HALLMAN RD.

IRA NEEDLES BLVD.

ERBSVILLE RD.

KEATS WAY

Award Winning Builder

Call our Sales Representative today: Donna Hodgin Especially New Homes Inc., Broker Saturday and Sunday 1-4pm thevillageinbeechwoodwest@cookhomes.ca 519.725.8880 or 519.886.9797

Offers and plans subject to change without notice. See sales representative for more information. E. & O. E.

cookhomes.ca 53

from the low

400â€™s

//COMMUNITY FOCUS

TIMBERWALK IN ILDERTON

Affordable small-town living in an idyllic setting

LOCATION Ilderton HOUSING TYPE One- and two-storey single-family detached homes 1,748 to 2,728 sq. ft. SALES CENTRE 112 Mayapple Cres., open Monday to Wednesday noon to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. CONTACT 519.518.5007 jean.borja@sifton.com mytimberwalk.ca

he Town of Ilderton rests just five minutes north of London, yet offers a whole new world in affordable living, thanks to Sifton Properties’ Timberwalk. It’s an exciting new community offering idyllic, small-town opportunities right down the road from London. Timberwalk is a naturally exclusive community full of style, wonder and outdoor adventure. Parks, trails, farmer’s markets, restaurants and a community centre are just moments from home, and there is always something new to explore, including one of the largest country fairs in Southern Ontario – the annual Ilderton Fair. Nestled on the rolling countryside, Ilderton is a peaceful escape from the bustling city, yet just a five-minute drive to north London. Though the drive is short, the savings are many. Buy your new home in Ilderton and save $50,000 as compared to a similar home in north London. You’ll live bigger for less, since lot costs, development charges, building permit fees and annual Ilderton property taxes add up to a savings of approximately $50,000 when you purchase a home at Timberwalk.

SIFTON PROPERTIES | Timberwalk

Sifton homes at Timberwalk rest on 50-ft. home sites, and feature impressive brick, stone and stucco exteriors. The wonderful collection of one- and two-storey homes start in the upper $300,000s, and there are two gorgeous model homes open for viewing. The one-floor, 1,748-sq.-ft. Birch model is ideal for empty nesters; and the two-storey, 2,728-sq.-ft. Walnut model is perfect for the growing family. In addition, there are currently two express homes available for quick closing, waiting patiently for your personal touch and style. In addition to terrific design, the features and finishes of Sifton homes go above and beyond. All homes are Energy Star qualified, boast advanced technologies, impeccable craftsmanship, and access to the 3,000-sq.-ft. Decor Centre, a one-stop shop to make all of your new home decor selections. From start to finish you’ll enjoy the personal contact you receive at Sifton. From the day you enter a Sifton model home, throughout the construction process, at the exciting time of move in, and long after your closing date – we’ll be there. With spring upon us, start your new home search at Timberwalk in Ilderton. We invite you to join us for a barbecue open house on April 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., presented by Sifton and RBC. Come visit to see for yourself why Timberwalk is the perfect place to call home. MAR 28 - APR 11, 2015 | NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO 57

Satisfying Your Every Need Experience Satisfaction in a Sifton home. WEST LONDON

WEST LONDON

. Dedicated customer service representatives . 95% customer referral rate . Sifton Warranty protection for 7 years

SOUTH LONDON

SOUTHWEST LONDON

NORTH LONDON

ILDERTON

519.850.0756

Sifton.com 58 NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO | MAR 28 - APR 11, 2015

APRIL 10TH - 12TH 39TH LONDON SPRING

HOME & GARDEN

see...

The Outdoor ‘Great Room’ Big Ideas for Small Spaces

SHOW

The Responsible Healthy Home 2015 Design Centre Gardening & Idea Stages

dream design build

Home & Garden Marketplace Grilling & Entertaining

Exhibitor Profile & Savings Book FREE with admission!

Kid’s Workshop

Fabulous Prizes Flower Show Plant Sale

li o t e m o c s a e d i Where

Fri. 12-9 Sat. 11-8 Sun. 11-5

fe!

Nicholas Rosaci

Kathy van Gogh

Ben Porchuk

Cityline, Dabble Magazine “DIY Guy”

Creator of van Gogh Furniture Paintology

Ecologist and Native Plant Expert

Sara Collins

Colour Expert, Color Company Decorating Centre

Admission $12 Seniors $9 Under 12 Free w/adult

londonhomeandgardenshow.com

AGRIPLEX, WESTERN FAIR DISTRICT

BALDW IN PLAC E

UNBEATABLE

VALUE All-brick, detached, freehold homes starting at

$232,000

(incl. hst)

with a fully-equipped recreation centre (monthly association fee of just $30) and only minutes away from medical facilities, shopping, dining and great golf.

3 ESSELTINE DRIVE, TILLSONBURG MODEL HOME HOURS: OPEN MONDAY - THURSDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10AM TO 5PM. FRIDAYS & HOLIDAYS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Call us now at 1-800-265-5709 www.baldwinplace.ca

E.& O.E. Prices & Specifications are subject to change without notice. MAR 28 - APR 11, 2015 | NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO 61

//EXPERT ADVICE

Time for a change!

WHAT BOOMERS WANT, BOOMERS GET » by KAREN KESSEL

KAREN KESSEL

is the Broker of Record for Planet Realty Inc., Brokerage, servicing the Guelph and surrounding areas of South Western Ontario. If you have any questions for Karen you can reach her by email at karen@planetrealty or visit planetrealty.ca

Downsizing, right sizing, whatever you call it, baby boomers are excited about retirement. As a generation of savers, spenders, planners and adventurers, they are now at the point where they want to declutter and simplify – and go! That makes carefree condominium living the perfect option. More and more Canadians are becoming official “zoomers” – boomers with zip. This major demographic doesn’t follow trends; it creates them and has been doing so for the past 45 to 65 years. Today is no different as they make serious decisions about their lifestyle and their future and they are creating a boom in condominium living. This lifestyle change offers a perfect solution to address their complex needs of travel, health, fitness, retirement, reinvention and extended families. I’ve specialized in condominium real estate for the past 25 years, and am witnessing baby boomers change the tide in the real estate market. They definitely have a wish list of features and considerations, and what boomers want, boomers get. HERE IS THE APPEAL OF A CONDO LIFEST YLE: 1 Maintenance-free living: No lawn to cut, snow to shovel,

house to paint, windows to clean, gutters to empty.

2 Lock the door and go: Head south for the winter, take a cruise, go skiing, travel Europe, visit the kids – worry free. 3 Monthly condo fees: Some newer condo buildings, based on their design, have central heating and cooling systems with costs included in the monthly condominium fee. 4 Mortgage-free living: Many boomers have a property to sell and if downsizing, they can often enter condo ownership mortgage-free. At the very least, letting go of a fourbedroom home in favor of a smaller condos can drop a mortgage payment considerably. 5 One-floor living: Open-concept designs offer functional plans for downsizing – without stairs. Most empty nesters request a two-bedroom plus den/office. 62 NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO | MAR 28 - APR 11, 2015

Downsizing, right sizing, whatever you call it, baby boomers are excited about retirement. 6 Space: No need to give up space if you’re simply seeking the convenience of condo living. Some plans offer 2,000-plus sq. ft. of living space to rival detached homes. 7 Location: Always the most important consideration when selecting a condominium. Can I walk to shopping, restaurants? Is there greenspace, a walking trail or recreation facilities nearby? 8 Transportation: Many empty nesters are working towards a one-car family so a condo in a prime location, close to amenities and public transit bridges that gap. 9 Health and fitness: A condo complex can rival resort living with a pool, spa and fitness facilities. Save on gym memberships and choose a condo that has it all! 10 Luxury or bare bones: Both ends of the spectrum are available and often in the same building. Those spending more time at home may want to ramp up the features while those always on the go may be content with a simpler suite.

HOMEBUYERS’ HELP//

Homebuyers’ Resource Section You love the home, see what you can afford! » Compare mortgage rates for your best deal

» Calculate your mortgage payments using the mortgage payment calculation chart

MAR 28 - APR 11, 2015 | NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO 63

Calculate your mortgage payments INTEREST RATE

AMORTIZATION PERIOD

CHART FIGURE

EXAMPLE: 5%

25 YEARS

5.82

MORTGAGE AMOUNT ÷ 1,000

MONTHLY PAYMENT

(MORTGAGE AMOUNT $125,000)

125

Canadian mortgage payment factors Instructions:

01 02 03 04

Determine the appropriate 5-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate, which is easiest to qualify for. Run your finger down the left column of the table below to find the rate (round to the nearest 1/4%).

Choose your desired amortization period across the top of the table (25 years has lowest payment and is easiest to qualify for first-time buyers). At the intersection of the column and row is your mortgage payment per month per $100,000 borrowed.

» 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.

64 NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO | MAR 28 - APR 11, 2015

Mortgage payment calculation chart %

INTEREST RATES

15 YEARS

2.50%

AMORTIZATION PERIODS 20 YEARS

25 YEARS

30 YEARS

$666

$529

$448

$394

2.75%

$678

$541

$461

$407

3.00%

$690

$554

$473

$421

3.25%

$702

$566

$486

$434

3.50%

$714

$579

$499

$448

3.75%

$726

$591

$513

$461

4.00%

$738

$604

$526

$476

4.25%

$750

$617

$540

$490

4.50%

$763

$630

$553

$504

4.75%

$775

$644

$567

$519

5.00%

$788

$657

$582

$534

5.25%

$801

$671

$596

$549

5.50%

$814

$684

$610

$564

5.75%

$827

$698

$625

$579

6.00%

$840

$712

$640

$595

6.25%

$853

$726

$655

$611

6.50%

$866

$741

$670

$626

6.75%

$880

$755

$685

$642

7.00%

$893

$769

$700

$659

Table provided by Calum Ross, Owner, President and Principal Broker at Calum Ross Mortgage. He can be reached at 416.410.9905, calum@calumross.com and calumross.com MAR 28 - APR 11, 2015 | NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO 65

Compare mortgage rates for your best deal CHARTERED BANKS

Variable

6 Months

1 Year

2 years

3 years

4 years

5 years

ATB Financial

2.35 4.00op 2.45 6.30op 2.85 6.30op 2.85 6.45op

4 4.00op 4 6.30op 4 6.30op 4.55 6.50op 4 6.30op

2.94 4.00op 2.98

2.64

2.74

2.84

2.98

2.94

2.78

2.89

2.84

3.39

3.89

2.79

3.29

3.09

3.39

3.89

4.49

3.14

3.04

3.65

4.2

4.74

2.99 2.89

2.79 2.29

2.49 3.55

2.89 4.14

2.74 4.79

3.15 3

3.65 3.04

3.64 2.94

3.69 2.99

2.89

2.84

3.39

2.79

2.89

3.14

2.29 3.04

3.49 3.65

2.73 4.39

4.44 4.64

2.89

2.24

3.39

3.89

3.09

3.19

3.24

3.49

3.69

3.79

3.14 2.89

3.25 2.59

3.95 3.39

4.74 3.89

4.99 4.74

3.35

3.5

3.7

4.3

4.35

2.89 3.14

2.44 3.09

2.54 3.75

2.64 4.39

2.64 3.29

3.29

3.09

3.39

3.89

4.49

3.01

3.1

3.33

3.65

3.13

2.89

2.95

2.99

2.79

2.84 2.99

2.49 3.04

2.59 3.19

2.69 2.99

2.69 2.69

2.99 3.14

2.69 3.09

2.89 3.75

3.04 4.39

3.09 4.79

2.85

2.25

3.35

2.7

3.05

3.6 3.09

3.95 3.09

4.35 3.55

4.84 3.29

5.14 2.75

2.7

2.9

3.1

3.2

2.6

2.7

2.75

2.85

Alterna Svgs/Alterna Bk Bank of Montreal Bank of Nova Scotia Canadian Western Bank CFF Bank CIBC ICICI Bank Canada Manulife Bank National Bank Presidentâ€™s Choice Finan Royal Bank TD Canada Trust Tangerine

6.45op 2.85 6.70op 2.9 2.55 n/a 6.70op 2.5 2.85 6.30op 2.85 2.85

6.35op 4.45 3.50op 4.4 6.70op

6.30op 6.30op

TRUST COMPANIES Community Trust Concentra Financial Effort Trust Home Trust Company Investors Group Trust MTCC

n/a n/a 6.70op n/a 6.30op 2.35 n/a 6.50op 2.85 6.45op

6.5 5 6.30op 4.45 6.30op 3.95 4.2 6.30op 4.55 6.50op

OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Airline Financial C.U. Comtech Credit Union First National Fin. LP FirstOntario C.U. IC Savings London Life Luminus Financial MCAP Meridian Credit Union Parama Credit Union Steinbach Credit Union

4 6.25op 2.95 6.40op 2.85 6.34op n/a 6.50op 2.45 6.25op 2.35 2.65 6.30op 2.5 2.85op 2.4

6.2 6.30op 3.1 6.34op 4.2 6.30op

Notes: **Interest rate charged subject to adjustment during term mortgage. Please consult institution for term of years available. All rates are prime rates and subject to change without notice. R.O.R. RATES ON REQUEST op OPEN ----- NOT QUOTING N/A NOT AVAILABLE March 23, 2015. Prepared By Fiscal Agents Financial Information Services 905.844.7700

66 NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO | MAR 28 - APR 11, 2015

LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME?

It’s only a tap away.

Find the perfect new home or condo in the neighbourhood that ﬁts your lifestyle. Start searching now!

DOWNLOAD THE APP

GET STARTED NOW AT

NewHomeAndCondoGuide.ca

Advertiser index ASPEN RIDGE HOMES: Waterdown Meadows

MILTON LIFESTYLE HOME SHOW

48 42

BAYVIEW WELLINGTON: Victoria Village

MISSISSAUGA LIFESTYLE HOME SHOW

BAYVIEW WELLINGTON: Niagara-on-the-Green

MONARCH: Topper Woods

BRANTHAVEN HOMES: Corporate

12 & 13

MOLINARO HOMES: Paradigm Condos

36 & 37 43

BUCCI HOMES: Villages of Brantwell

MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES: Corporate

BURLINGTON LIFESTYLE HOME SHOW

MULTI-AREA DEVELOPMENTS: Bellagio Village/Summit Park

COOK HOMES: The Village in Beechwood West

OAKVILLE LIFESTYLE HOME SHOW

PHELPS HOMES: Multi-Site

COUNTRYGREEN HOMES: Westwood Mews

CRYSTAL HOMES: Grand River Woods

ROSEHAVEN HOMES: Corporate

CRYSTAL HOMES: Rocking Horse

ROSEHAVEN HOMES: On the Ridge

EASTFOREST HOMES: Corporate

ROSEHAVEN HOMES: Waterdown Meadows

SAVIC HOMES: Avalon Urban Towns

EMPIRE COMMUNITIES: Multi-site

2&3

FERNBROOK HOMES: Grand River Woods

SCHUIT HOMES: Perth Park

HOMES BY DESANTIS: AquaBlu

SENATOR HOMES: Havelock Corners

HOMES BY DESANTIS: On the Ridge

SILVERGATE HOMES: Victoria Woods

KW HOME & GARDEN SHOW

SIFTON PROPERTIES: Corporate

LONDON SPRING HOME & GARDEN SHOW

SONOMA HOMES: Style Towne Collection

TERRA VIEW HOMES: Edgewater Estates

TILLSONBURG DEVELOPMENTS: Baldwin Place

WILLIAMSBURG HOMES: Williamsburg Walk

MATTAMY HOMES: Hawthorne Village MATTAMY HOMES: Wildflowers MENKES DEVELOPMENTS: Enclaves of Upper Canada 68 NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO | MAR 28 - APR 11, 2015

IBC

HOT DATES//

APR 2-4

Milton Lifestyle Home Show

MILTON MEMORIAL ARENA MILTON

Mar 28 to Apr 11 Calendar of events beginning from March 28 to April 11, 2015

Milton is among Southwestern Ontario's fastest growing towns, with population nearly doubling in the last five years. Come see all that local vendors have to offer to help you improve your comfort at home â€“ and protect your investment. jenkinsshow.com APR 10-12

London Spring Home & Garden Show

WESTERN FAIR DISTRICT LONDON

APR 11

Maple Syrup Festival

DOWNTOWN PARIS PARIS This year we will be located on the main street of Paris between William and Mechanic Street. There will be no vehicle traffic, so feel free to bring the young ones! parislions.ca APR 17-19

Mississauga Lifestyle Home Show

HERSHEY CENTRE MISSISSAUGA

Come enjoy the best in the west, at the seventh annual Mississauga Lifestyle Home Show. More than 1,000 free parking spots at the Hershey Centre. jenkinsshow.com

Great ideas come to life here, at the 39th annual event, featuring an "outdoor Great Room," home and garden marketplace, kids' workshops, flow show and prizes and more. londonhomeandgardenshow.com

MAR 28 - APR 11, 2015 | NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO 69

//FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING

Southwestern Ontario A BIG WINNER IN ECONOMIC SHIFT » by WAYNE KARL

WAYNE KARL

is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and business. In Fundamentally Speaking, Wayne explores the basics – such as economic fundamentals – you need to examine when buying property. He can be reached at

wayne.karl@wall2wallmedia.com

or follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl

Finally, an economic shift that benefits Ontario – and Southwestern Ontario, especially. A fundamental changing of the guard, so to speak, is taking place in Canada, as Alberta, the economic powerhouse of the country over the last several years, is undergoing a cooling, thanks to the slowdown in the oil and gas industry. The economy and housing sector there are increasingly feeling the impact. Meanwhile, on the other side if the country, here in Ontario, the automotive industry is surging – coming off a record 2014. Canadian auto sales climbed a stronger than expected six per cent last year to a record high of 1.85 million units, according to the latest Scotiabank Global Auto Report. The surge continued last month, giving the auto industry its best performance in February since 2008. “We expect sales to edge up 1.86 million units in 2015, buoyed by ongoing job gains, low interest rates, and near-record vehicle affordability,” Carlos Gomes, senior economist and auto industry specialist at Scotiabank, said in the report. “Canadian exports have accelerated over the past year, advancing by 11 per cent – the best performance since 2011. Shipments will be buoyed in 2015 by the strongest economic growth in the United States in a decade, as well as by the recent sharp depreciation of the Canadian dollar as a result of the slump in global oil prices.”

70 NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO | MAR 28 - APR 11, 2015

HOW DOES ALL OF THIS IMPACT REAL ESTATE?

In Ontario, manufacturing sectors such as the auto industry are key contributors to the economy. And when a sector is healthy, it leads to job growth, which leads to demand for housing – be it rental, at first, as people move to an area to pursue employment, or ownership, once they have settled in and gained employment stability. FOR EX AMPLE:

» Late last year, Honda Canada announced it was investing $857 million to upgrade three plants north of Toronto to make the next generation Civic. With 10 per cent of the cost coming from the Ontario government, the three-year project includes partnerships with Ontario colleges and universities. » Earlier this year, General Motors announced a $560-million investment in its Ingersoll, Ont. plant to make the new Chevrolet Equinox. » In late February, Ford Motor Co. announced it is adding 400 new jobs in Oakville, Ont. to assemble the redesigned Ford Edge crossover. This is in addition to the 1,000 positions added there in 2014. The economic benefits deepen when you look at the supply sector – companies that supply parts to the auto makers. » Linamar Corp. announced in January it is investing $400 million – plus $100 million from the Ontario and federal governments – at its plant in Guelph, Ont. The move will create 1,200 new full-time jobs. » Toyota Boshoku Canada has announced it is partnering with the provincial government to expand its Elmira, Ont. manufacturing facility, creating 73 new jobs. Toyota Boshoku supplies parts to Toyota’s Ontario assembly plants in Woodstock and Cambridge. These are among the reasons Scotiabank, the Conference Board of Canada and others are forecasting Ontario to be among the economic growth leaders in Canada this year. Much of this good news touches on towns and cities in Southwestern Ontario, which means economic and job growth, which leads to healthy housing markets. Visit newhomeandgcondoguide.ca for more coverage of Southwestern Ontario and other markets.

The Violet Model Home in Wildflowers, Kitchener

DISCOVER SPRING UNDER THE NIAGARA ESCARPMENT

AT HAWTHORNE SOUTH VILLAGE Take Your Choice From Beautiful Towns And Detached Designs ‘NETHERBY’

43' Home, The Elmira, ‘English Manor’, 3,150 Sq.Ft.

MILTON

SALES CENTRE JAMES SNOW PKWY.

401

10180 Derry Road MAIN ST.

DERRY RD. THOMPSON RD.

Detached Homes From The $400s

REGIONAL ROAD 25

Freehold Townhomes From The $300s

SALES CENTRE

TRUDEAU DR.

Village Home, The Netherby, ‘Colonial’, 1,415 Sq.Ft.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR COMMUNITIES REGISTER AT MATTAMYHOMES.COM Follow us: SALES CENTRE HOURS: Monday - Thursday 1pm - 8 pm; Friday 1pm - 6 pm; Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 11am - 6 pm All illustrations are artist’s concept. All dimensions are approximate. Prices, specifications, terms and conditions subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.