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contents p. 14

AUG 30 - SEPT 13, 2014 || VOLUME 17 ISSUE 15

ON THE COVER

BAYVIEW-WELLINGTON HOMES Celebrate summer at Victoria Village in St. Catharines

regular and special features

community focus features

IN EVERY ISSUE 10 Editor’s Note 83 Hot Dates 84 Ad Index COLUMNISTS 76 Fundamentally Speaking

34 Hamilton

How honest are you on your applications? by Wayne Karl

IN THE NEWS 62 Empire Communities

launches new townhome designs at Lakeside community

74 Donation

Builders donate $750,000 to hospital foundation

Vrancor Development Group Discover 150 Main West – at the corner of Main and everything

40 Brantford

CountryGreen Homes Leading the way in Waterdown – and soon in Brantford

48 Stoney Creek

Empire Communities sees tremendous success with Lush at Victory in Upper Stoney Creek

86 Thorold

Great Gulf New release of townhomes offers more value at Rolling Meadows

HOMEBUYERS’ HELP 54 City Focus

Oakville and Burlington – liveable and prosperous

77 Homebuyers’ Resources Mortgage Calculator & Rate Table

86 New Home WATCH

19 Waterloo 27 Hamilton 64 London

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//EDITOR’S NOTE

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

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

PRESIDENT, WALL2WALL MEDIA

Jacqueline Hill

DIRECTOR OF SALES, NATIONAL

Josh Heppner

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

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SUSAN LEGGE

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Wall2Wall Media Susan.Legge@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge Like us on Facebook. Search: New Home Guide

Choose your mover wisely For this important part of the homebuying process, take the time to do proper research

ar too many people, it seems, have a moving horror story. Not just tales of damaged possessions, delayed deliveries or unavailable trucks, but far worse instances of outright crime. Moving company ripoffs, in fact, are one of the top scams monitored by the Better Business Bureau (BBB). After saving for a down payment, paying lawyer’s fees and other costs associated with buying a home, who can blame buyers for wanting to save a few bucks on the one area they likely feel they can tackle themselves, or by hiring a discount mover to do the job on the cheap? The problem with the latter choice, especially, is the high risk you run in falling victim to the various schemes employed by unscrupulous moving companies. To protect yourself, the Canadian Association of Movers, which holds members to a strict code of ethics, urges consumers to research prospective moving firms: contact the CMA for checklists and referrals, as well as other sources such as Industry Canada and the BBB. Moving into a new home should be an exciting and celebratory experience. Ensure it remains that way by not cutting corners on this last important step.

WAYNE KARL

EDITOR Wall2Wall Media Wayne.Karl@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl Like us on Facebook. Search: New Home Guide 10 NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO | AUG 30 - SEP 13, 2014

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//COVER STORY

CELEBRATE SUMMER AT VICTORIA VILLAGE where recreation and leisure abound

ummer may be coming to a close, but it’s not too late to celebrate its beauty at Victoria Village, where you’ll discover country in the city at Niagara’s “other” waterfront where opportunities for recreation and leisure await at your doorstep. It was a long winter, so with summer fever rampant, homebuyers are looking to new home communities where they can spread their wings and enjoy the outdoors and recreational pursuits. That’s what they’ll find at Victoria Village. Located right on the Welland Canal Trail in St. Catharines, it’s an active person’s paradise for blading, walking, running or hiking and, of course, biking – nearby trails are part of the Greater Niagara Cycle Route. It’s off the beaten track, yet there are two golf courses within five minutes, organized recreational programs for kids and adults alike at nearby rec centres and parks, and White Oaks Fitness & Squash Club.

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LOCATION Welland Canals Parkway & Rockwood Ave., St. Catharines HOUSING TYPE Bungalow, bungalow/loft and two-storey homes from $299,900 SALES CENTRE 52 Fisher Cres., open daily noon to 6 p.m., closed Fridays and holidays CONTACT 1.888.996.9949 victoriavillage@cogeco.net bwhomes.ca

BAYVIEW-WELLINGTON HOMES | Victoria Village

Residents can enjoy the recently opened Niagara Outlet Collection Mall, Canada’s largest open-air mall. With it being five minutes away, residents are literally around the corner and yet will be spared the hustle and bustle of traffic congestion. It will open its doors to more than 100 retail shops and services, including Bass Pro Shops, fashion giant Forever 21, Banana Republic, Bench Outlet, Brooks Brothers Outlet, Calvin Klein, Gap Outlet, Izod, Michael Kors Outlet, Naturalizer, Osh Kosh, Tommy Hilfiger and Van Heusen, to name just a few. There will also be a farmer’s market. St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland also offer great shopping opportunities within minutes. Presented by Bayview-Wellington Homes, Victoria Village presents fine living within luxury homes along the Welland Canal, one of the most famous waterways in the world. This Maritime-influenced community is where residents will enjoy a spectacular parade of ships from international waters. Not far from its flagship, golf course community of Niagara-On-The-Green, Victoria Village pays homage to soldiers awarded the Victoria Cross through its street names.

Although Victoria Village is just a twominute drive from the QEW, the canalside location provides an undeniable sense of country living and yet is never far from every lifestyle need and desire. As always, your welcome to Victoria Village is warm and friendly. Staff is pleased to offer a tour of existing homes, with many offering immediate closing dates. One they will encourage you to visit is the Preston 3, a two-storey, four-bedroom home of 2,215 sq. ft. with a two-car garage. Its country kitchen is ideal for this country setting, set within an open-concept main floor that includes a living/ dining area and a family room alongside the kitchen, and a main floor laundry. Upstairs, you enter the solace of the master suite through double doors and discover a huge walk-in closet and an ensuite with Roman soaker tub and separate shower. Two of the three additional bedrooms also have walk-in closets. All homes include central air, gas fireplace and fully sodded lots with paved driveways. BW Homes excels at customization on new construction or modifications to existing homes, so buyers can always achieve a home for their needs. Homebuyers can choose from bungalow, bungalow/loft and two-storey plans so everyone from empty nesters to the growing family will find a fitting design to suit their needs. Bungalow plans offer living areas of 1,160 to 1,250 sq. ft. to as much as 1,750 sq. ft. with the loft option. Two-storey plans are spacious with sizes ranging from 1,521 to 2,530 sq. ft. All these activities and lifestyle opportunities make Victoria Village a wonderful location with a wonderful starting price – $299,900 for a home of 1,521 sq. ft. Although Victoria Village is just a two-minute drive from the QEW, the canalside location provides an undeniable sense of country living and yet is never far from every lifestyle need and desire. AUG 30 - SEP 13, 2014 | NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO 15

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Detached Homes From $465,990 30' Home, The Nobleton, Elev. ‘B’, 1,778 Sq.Ft., $475,990

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HALTON HILLS WELLINGTON WATERLOO

New Home WATCH BUILDERS: If you would like to include your new model home or site opening,email wayne.karl@wall2wallmedia.com. Please say you saw it in New Home & Condo Guide!

PREVIEW REGISTRATION GEMINI HOMES Guelph | Clair Road Register for more information on this highly desired location in south Guelph.

REID’S HERITAGE HOMES Guelph | Alive Now open – three- and four-bedroom freehold and condominium townhomes starting from the $300,000s.

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REID’S HERITAGE HOMES Kitchener | Williamsburg Walk

EASTFOREST HOMES Kitchener | Four Winds

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

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AZ TECH HOMES Arthur | Preston Park

ACTIVIA GROUP Waterloo | Bloom

Townhomes from the mid $200’s in Wellington County, near Orangville and Fergus. Model homes open in June 2014

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FUSION HOMES Guelph | Solterra Coming this fall – 40-ft. detached homes and stylish towns.

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FUSION HOMES Guelph | Natura Register now for priority preview of this collection of townhomes surrounded by woodlands behind Eastview Road.

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NEW OPENINGS GEMINI HOMES Guelph | The Highlands Model homes now open for these semis and towns from the low $300’s in east Guelph.

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MONARCH Kitchener | Topper Woods A new phase of 43- and 50-ft. singles on traditional lots.

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COOK HOMES Kitchener | Grand Ridge A private crescent sitting on a ridge overlooking the Grand River, featuring 30- and 36-ft. lots.

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NEW RELEASES REID’S HERITAGE HOMES Kitchener | The Oaks New 56-suite condominium. Offering a great selection of floorplans that suit a variety of budgets and lifestyles in an established community.

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REID’S HERITAGE HOMES Fergus | Westminster Highlands Master-planned community in Fergus. Choose from a variety of single-detached homes, bungalow, two-storey and executive townhomes, and midrise condos – close to amenities and trails.

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PREVIEW REGISTRATION

ANCASTER BEAMSVILLE BINBROOK BRANT BRANTFORD BURLINGTON CATHARINES GRIMSBY HAMILTON

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

SILVERGATE HOMES Niagara on the Lake | St. Andrews Glen

KINGWOOD HOMES Brantford | Riverwalk West

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KINGWOOD HOMES Brantford | Riverwalk

KINGWOOD HOMES Paris | Village on the Grand

ROSEHAVEN HOMES Chippawa | The Ravines at Lyon’s Creek

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SPALLACCI HOMES Hamilton | Eden Park

KINGWOOD HOMES Brantford | Riverwalk East

Coming soon – Simona Place The Towns of Eden Park Exquisite collection of executive townhomes.

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LOSANI HOMES Binbrook | Fairgrounds

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NEW HORIZON HOMES Oakville | Mint Condos Tradition meets urban living at Bronte and Dundas in these affordable luxury condos.

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LJM DEVELOPMENTS Grimsby | Waterview Condominiums Boutique lifestyle with contemporary architecture and state-of-the-art fixtures.

LOSANI HOMES Ancaster | Ancaster Glen & Ancaster Woodlands

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SPALLACCI HOMES Hamilton | 101 Locke Condos

50-ft. detached singles from the $580’s.

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NEW HORIZON HOMES Stoney Creek | Waterfront Trails

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

MATTAMY HOMES Oakville | The Preserve

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

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VALERY HOMES Milton | Viva2 Register now for one- and two-bedroom condo suites, while future phases will include condo townhome designs

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MULTI-AREA DEVELOPMENTS Hamilton | Bloom Grand opening of two- and three-storey townhomes in Summit Park.

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LAKEVIEW HOMES &SOLMAR DEVELOPMENT GROUP Niagara-on-the-Lake | Cannery Park New release of 38-ft. singles and semi-detached homes in this community among tree-lined streets, shopping, vineyards and wineries.

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SPALLACCI HOMES Hamilton | Eden Park Grand Opening of Chateau-inspired semis collection.

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NEW RELEASES ROSEHAVEN HOMES Chippawa | Lyon’s Creek 50-ft. detached and 35-ft. freehold towns from the $320’s.

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Lincoln Square

Binbrook

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The Fairgrounds Finale

Brantford

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Wyndfield

Burlington

BRANTHAVEN HOMES

Jazz

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MOLINARO GROUP

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Summerlea

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LOSANI HOMES

The Woodlands

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Country Ridge Estates

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VRANCOR GROUP

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Smithville

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The Atwater Collection

St. Catharines

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Victoria Village

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Vintner Estates

St Catharines

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Thorold

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Gibson Heights

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Beamer Landing

Waterdown

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amilton’s newest condo residence proudly positions itself at the corner of Main and everything – everything Hamilton has to offer: downtown shopping and dining, live theatre, galleries, entertainment and sports events, with the beauty of the Niagara escarpment to the south and the fabulous waterfront to the north. Nothing is more than a 15-minute walk in any direction. 150 Main West presents city living at its finest! Built in 1954, Hamilton’s Federal Building is getting a bold new makeover by the Vrancor Development Group as 150 Main West. This condominium conversion will bring new life to the landmark building, combining the old and the 34 NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO | AUG 30 - SEP 13, 2014

new in a vibrant new vision of the downtown core. The former seven-storey landmark will be augmented by five additional storeys, combining classic heritage architecture and urban chic design in a unique transformation that is the first of its kind in downtown Hamilton. A total of 150 suites will be available within the existing structure and the new ultra-modern addition. With its high visibility, the sales office of 150 Main West has been busy with great response from the public, and sales growing day by day. Enthusiasm and excitement about this new downtown residence continues to gain momentum as construction gets underway for a spring 2015 completion date. Residents will be just steps from the patio bars, clubs and dining hot spots of Hess Village. Only minutes away is one of the city’s premier shopping destinations, Locke Street, with its spas, shops, boutiques and dining spots – the perfect place to

VRANCOR DEVELOPMENT GROUP | 150 Main West LOCATION Hamilton HOUSING TYPE Condominiums from the mid $200’s to mid $300’s SALES CENTRE Within Staybridges Suites at 20 Caroline St. S. at George St., open 1 to 6 p.m. Monday to Thursday, noon to 5 p.m. on weekends, Fridays by appointment CONTACT 905.667.1900 info@150mainwest.com 150mainwest.com SOCIAL MEDIA facebook.com/150mainwest

rendezvous with friends for a night on the town. There is equally easy access to GO Transit and Hwy. 403 to Toronto, Niagara and London. Luxurious one- and two-bedroom suites will offer spectacular balcony views of the escarpment and Hamilton Harbour. With suites ranging from 577 sq. ft. for a charming one-bedroom to the luxurious living found within the largest suite of 1,734 sq. ft. with two bedrooms, two balconies and three bathrooms, an urban lifestyle is well within reach. Life is all about finding the right balance and 150 Main West offers this within and beyond its walls. The fourth floor amenity space provides the perfect transition from indoors to out, with the building’s indoor swimming pool and deck opening onto a spectacular outdoor terrace complete with casual conversation areas, lounge chairs and barbecue area, along with an indoor party room. Vrancor is playing a key role in revitalization of downtown Hamilton. Redefining the City’s skyline with five new buildings including 150 Main West and Bella Tower, which will neighbour this property. There are plans in place to build five new hotels in Ontario within the next two to three years. Vrancor’s vision has been unfolding in a 10-year planning and design process by developer Darko Vranich and designer Gunther Bluesz. Helping them realized their vision have been NEUF Architects, Lintack Architects, Sefarian Design Group, IBI Planners and Union 31. Vrancor Group Inc. founder and CEO, Darko Vranich, is a leader in real estate development and the hospitality industry, with real estate ventures including luxury hotels across Ontario. Vrancor has established an impressive track record of developing, designing, and redeveloping award-winning properties and delivering high-class urban designs. Enjoy living the dream at the corner of Main and everything... Welcome to 150 Main West!

Luxurious one- and two-bedroom suites will offer spectacular balcony views of the escarpment and Hamilton Harbour. With suites ranging from 577 sq. ft. for a charming one-bedroom to the luxurious living found within the largest suite of 1,734 sq. ft.

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LOCATION: Waterdown HOUSING TYPE: Waterdown, condo and freehold two- and threestorey back-to-back townhomes; Brantford, single-family homes SALES CENTRE: 619 Centre Rd., open Monday to Wednesday 2 to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday and Friday by appointment only CONTACT: 905.690.7600 countrygreenhomes.com 40 NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO | AUG 30 - SEP 13, 2014

t CountryGreen Homes, they don’t follow trends, they lead the way. As one of the very first builders in Waterdown, the company was there at the very beginning to watch this young neighbourhood grow leaps and bounds to become a top destination for families. Our homeowners love the fact they’re living in a vibrant town with all the amenities of the city, yet surrounded by the Niagara escarpment and numerous parklands. With more than 80 per cent sold already, the Uptowns of Waterdown are proving to be another CountryGreen Homes hit! And why not? Everything you could want in a family community is here, along with modern designs and affordable prices that won’t break the bank. The Uptowns of Waterdown offer a selection of both condo and freehold two- and three-storey back-to-back townhomes ranging in size from 1,168 to 2,492 sq. ft. and with starting prices at a very reasonable $264,900. You can count on CountryGreen Homes to give you spacious open concept plans and standard features you’ve come to expect from a quality builder. Add

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Everything you could want in a family community is here, along with modern designs and affordable prices that won’t break the bank. that to a family oriented community with abundant schools, services and convenient shopping, and you have the perfect home to live your dream. As the Uptowns of Waterdown are almost sold out, CountryGreen Homes is now looking excitedly over the horizon at their next development coming soon to Brantford. This exciting first phase of single-family homes will be open for registration in the coming weeks. Detached homes from the 2,000-plus-sq.ft. range will be available just minutes away from the historic Grand River and the popular SC Johnson Trail. A city steeped in history, Brantford is known globally as the “Home of Wayne Gretzky” and the “Alexander Graham Bell” homestead. Brantford also enjoys an advantageous location with easy access to Hamilton, Toronto and the U.S. border cities of Buffalo and Detroit. Here you’ll find a family driven

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sees tremendous success in Stoney Creek with Lush at Victory Release of new home designs attracts first-time buyers LOCATION Upper Stoney Creek HOUSING TYPE Two-storey freehold townhomes and single-family detached homes on 30and 36-ft. homesites SALES CENTRE Visit the Lush showroom located at 22 Green Mountain Rd. West, open Monday to Thursday 1 to 7 p.m., Friday 1 to 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONTACT Call 905.495.0441 info@empirevictory.com empirecommunities.com

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ince releasing the beautiful new home designs of Lush at Victory on July 26, Empire Communities has seen buyers clamouring to own in the Upper Stoney Creek neighbourhood. Lush at Victory will feature approximately 650 homesites, including two-storey freehold townhomes starting at $299,990 and single-family detached homes on 30- and 36-ft. homesites priced from just $359,990, which have been extremely popular among purchasers. “In less than one month, we’ve seen a range of first-time buyers, from families to young professionals, gravitating towards these designs,” says Paul A Golini Jr., Empire Communities’ executive vice-president and co-founder. “Not only are these homes affordable, feature modern intelligent layouts and beautiful interiors, they’re also located next to the established community of Victory that has garnered praise from existing

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Upper Stoney Creek offers a wealth of local amenities, such as shopping, schools, restaurants, hospitals and parks, but also an abundance of outdoor activities. homeowners and those in the area that appreciate the significance.” Quickly becoming a highly sought-after area, Upper Stoney Creek offers a wealth of local amenities, such as shopping, schools, restaurants, hospitals and parks, but also an abundance of outdoor activities. Lush at Victory is situated beside Heritage Park, which includes a host of soccer fields as well as baseball diamonds suitable for any age group. Ontario’s famous Bruce Trail meanders alongside Lush at Victory and offers miles of nature trails where discovery is just around the next bend. The Niagara Escarpment offers incredible parks, hiking trails and even waterfalls. Lush at Victory is also ideally situated next to Centennial Parkway and minutes from the Red Hill Valley Parkway and QEW for easy access to Toronto, Hamilton and Niagara Falls. The Lush at Victory homes range in size from 1,251 to 2,606 sq. ft. and are priced from $299,990 to $469,990. Now, buying a new home from Empire has never been easier. Empire is introducing its Easy Buy Program to help purchasers buy their new dream home at Lush at Victory. Drop by the sales office for more details about this exciting program. Visit the Lush showroom located at 22 Green Mountain Rd. West, open Monday to Thursday 1 to 7 p.m., Friday 1 to 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 905.495.0441 or email info@empirevictory.com ABOUT EMPIRE COMMUNITIES Empire Communities is the region’s leading builder and has provided local families with outstanding homes in Brampton, Hamilton, Ancaster, Dundas and Stoney Creek. To learn more, visit empirecommunities.com AUG 30 - SEP 13, 2014 | NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO 49

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OAKVILLE & BURLINGTON Liveable and prosperous » by WAYNE KARL photos TOWN OF OAKVILLE

akville may be historically known for the famous Ford plant, oil refineries along the lakeshore and up-market homes, shops and restaurants. These days, Oakville may still show some of those classic characteristics, but it is increasingly earning a reputation as a city on the rise with a self-sufficient, driving economy. Blessed with a strong natural location along of the shores of Lake Ontario, with easy access to major Canadian cities as well as those in the U.S. via the QEW and rail lines, Oakville now shines in business as well as culture, recreation and leisure. Located toward the southwestern end of Lake Ontario, Oakville helps comprise one of the largest consumer and industrial markets in Canada. This geography and proximity to large industries and communities in Hamilton, the Greater Toronto Area and the US borders, plus a strong transportation infrastructure, are central to the prosperity that Oakville has enjoyed in recent years. With a vision to become “the most liveable town in Canada,” the Town of Oakville is intent on building a robust economy with potential for future growth, and the local economic development authority has a comprehensive plan to capitalize on traditional strengths. Oakville Town Council, in fact, recently won an Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) award in the category of Redevelopment Initiatives, for its leadership in developing the Bronte Business Action Plan. The Bronte Business Action Plan, led by the town’s Economic Development department, was initiated to further Bronte’s economic development and urban revitalization. The plan is using the Four Pillars of the Main Street approach – Organization, Marketing, Physical Design and Economic Development – to achieve the goal of economic development and urban revitalization. The Bronte BIA will implement the action plan through to 2016. “This award recognizes that great things can be achieved when we work together to create Canada’s most livable town,” says Mayor Rob Burton. 54 NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO | AUG 30 - SEP 13, 2014

Home to the Ford Motor Co. of Canada plant and Canadian headquarters since 1953 – an important facility for the company over the years – Oakville has enjoyed economic diversification in recent years. A strong and diversified economic base offers an excellent location for both new and expanding businesses. More than 260 national and international corporate headquarters constitute an important part of the 4,500 employers in Oakville. Oakville’s top 100 employers by industry include companies from the automotive, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, professional service and construction industries. Companies here have access to a high quality local work force, with 56 per cent of residents holding a post-secondary education – about 12 per cent higher than the provincial average. While manufacturing industries account for 15 per cent of employment, managerial, business and administrative categories make up 36 per cent of occupations. Some of Oakville’s major employers have performed well over the last few years, with firms such as Goodrich Landing Gear and Javelin Technologies increasing employment. Sheridan College operates a new Applied Research and Collaboration Centre, for use by the faculty, students and external partners specifically involved in research projects administered through Sheridan’s office of Applied Research and Innovation.

These days, Oakville may still show some of those classic characteristics, but it is increasingly earning a reputation as a city on the rise with a self-sufficient, driving economy. A number of new businesses have also made their way to Oakville, bringing more than 650 new jobs and absorbing more than 411,000 sq. ft. of commercial and industrial facilities. An historic town with a thriving waterfront, Oakville has preserved its rich heritage, with many 19th Century buildings in the downtown core. Downtown also boasts one of two local harbours on Lake Ontario, featuring more than 1,000 slips and moorings for sail and powerboats. Bronte is the location of Oakville’s second harbour, and has an abundance of fine shops and restaurants. Supporting all this development is a strong and further improving transportation infrastructure. Prime location at the centre of major transportation routes – the QEW and Hwys. 403 and 407 – facilitates access to major markets in Canada and the US. The network includes toll and toll-free expressways, commuter and urban public transit, by rail and bus, national and international rail service for people and goods, global passenger and cargo aviation services, and extensive inland and international marine shipping facilities. Illustrating how important transportation is to the city, the Town of Oakville is currently surveying residents to help identify community priorities from now until 2031. The “Switching Gears” Transportation Master Plan is intended to deliver an exceptionally detailed level of integration between land use and transportation planning, to help identify Oakville’s transportation needs and consider a diverse range of options to satisfy future travel demands. Says Mayor Burton: “Our goal is to offer more balanced, efficient and sustainable transportation choices for people, goods and services to move around Oakville. Public

input is key to helping us focus on transportation priorities that matter most to our community.” Switching Gears is one of several master plans that together with other key planning initiatives will create a path to a more livable and sustainable Oakville into the future, the Town says. Developers see the growth potential in Oakville, and a number of projects are underway from companies such as Branthaven Homes, Mattamy Homes, New Horizon Homes and Menkes Developments. Oakville also boasts abundant natural attractions and culture, with more than 2,400 acres of parkland, theatres and galleries, Glen Abbey Golf Club, and the annual Waterfront Festival and Jazz Festival. Culture in the city, in fact, received a big boost in 2012 with the grand opening of the new Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre (QEPCCC). Located at 2302 Bridge Road, QEPCCC offers more than 144,000 sq. ft. of active living space, making it one of the largest venues in Canada to house such a diverse collection of recreation, arts and cultural opportunities. It offers classes, workshops, camps, drop-in activities and events for all ages and abilities. The facility boasts an aquatics centre, two gymnasia, a youth centre, an older adult centre, dance studios, a recording studio, fine arts studios, a rehearsal hall, black box theatre, gallery and museum space. “This new facility symbolizes our goal to be the most livable town in Canada, and its opening clearly demonstrates our continued progress towards that goal,” says Burton.

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BURLINGTON Building on history with economic growth Ten years or so ago, if you were asked to describe Burlington, you might have thought of it as just west of Oakville, lots of land space, a bit of a bedroom community between Toronto and Hamilton, with some big box retail outlets. Burlington still shows those characteristics, but is increasingly earning a reputation as a city on the rise, with a progressive local government and economic development office helping to build a self-sufficient economy. Burlington shines in business as well as culture, recreation and leisure. And like Oakville, Burlington’s proximity to Hamilton, the GTA and the U.S. is central to its prosperity. The city has a clear vision of its future. Core economic strengths focus on advanced manufacturing, software development, financial services, biotechnology, environmental and logistics enterprises. Increasing diversity is one of the keys to future growth, as this would build resilience and sustainability to expand further beyond its traditional industrial markets. For example, the city is expanding its partnerships with nearby post-secondary institutions, including McMaster University and Mohawk College, in emerging fields of technology, research and skills training. In addition, Mayor Rick Goldring says the Burlington Economic Development Corp. is one of the city’s top priorities. City Council has endorsed aggressive growth targets and has formally asked BEDC to take a more direct and active role in the short- and long-term development and marketing of Burlington. Already well positioned with extensive access to regional, national and international transportation networks, the city is also the beneficiary of recent investments in infrastructure to improve highways and mass transit, to facilitate business growth and community development. The city has enjoyed substantial growth recently. By 2006, the population topped 160,000 and continues to grow; development is spreading north, with farmland north of Dundas St. (formerly Hwy. 5) increasingly giving way to suburban housing. BEDC has a very clear and ambitious plan for the city. With a mission statement “To promote a healthy environment and prosperous community by facilitating opportunities for economic growth,” BEDC is positioning Burlington as a globally competitive community. Currently in Burlington, a disparity exists between local jobs and the skill-set of residents, says BEDC. Residents have to commute outside the city to find work, particularly in professional services. As a result, approximately 55 per cent of Burlington residents commute to jobs in Oakville, Mississauga and Toronto. In the manufacturing industry, the opposite occurs, as Burlington imports labour from outside the city. BEDC’s strategy is to create the right job opportunities for residents to live and work in the same community, improving their quality of life. Burlington City Council recently approved a BEDC employment land strategy, with five districts that have the potential to increase the city’s non-residential tax levy revenues by two per cent per year. This should generate more than $600,000 or about 87,000 square metres of non-residential construction, annually. All of this is important news for prospective new-home buyers looking to buy in and around Burlington. These plans mean more local job opportunities, which leads to employment and average wage growth – key determining factors to support new housing and increasing real estate values. Developers catering to this demand include: Branthaven Homes, with two- and three-storey luxury townhomes in downtown Burlington, as well as a new condo project; Tobyn Park Homes is building ParkCity, a condominium also in the downtown area; and Adi Development Group is building Mod’rn Condominium, in the heart of the city. 56 NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO | AUG 30 - SEP 13, 2014

BURLINGTON AT A GLANCE POPULATION

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2013: $384,585 2012: $361,151

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Residents can enjoy a variety of cultural and local attractions in Burlington, from the famous Royal Botanical Gardens to the Burlington Art Centre, home to the world’s largest collection of contemporary Canadian ceramics. Parkland is abundant in Burlington, with 75 parks occupying 800 acres within the city Key among them is the Spencer Smith Park, a highlight in downtown old Burlington which has undergone significant redevelopment over the years to become one of the city’s central recreational centres along the waterfront. For those looking for amateur sports and recreation in their community, Burlington has a vast array of excellent programs and youth leagues, as well as the Burlington Cougars junior hockey team.

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living need with their home designs at Lakeside. Prices for these townhomes are truly affordably priced and range from $399,990 to $499,990. True to its name, Lakeside is comprised of five neighbourhoods, each with its own natural features. Waterside features a large pond and the Lakeside Gazebo nearby. Woodside is located beside an untouched forest with trails for walking or jogging. Families in Trailside will appreciate the forest as well as walking and biking trails – perfect for those who love the outdoors. By its name, Parkside offers The Lakeside Park with a playground and large fields – great outdoor space for families to play and picnic. Promenade is ideal for active families with shopping within a short walking distance. Families at Lakeside will not only have the wonders of the outdoors at their doorstep, they will also be close to a host of entertainment options, hospitals, schools and restaurants. Buying a new home from Empire has never been easier. Now, Empire is introducing its Easy Buy Program to help purchasers buy their new dream home at Lakeside. Drop by the sales office for more details about this exciting program. To see these beautiful home designs visit the showroom at 11200 McLaughlin Rd. at Wanless Drive. Hours are Monday to Thursday 1 to 7 p.m., Friday 1 to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 905.495.0441 or visit empirecommunities.com

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The Aurora 2C lands represent a perfect marriage of providing residents with playgrounds, ponds and forests to explore while at the same time protecting the natural environmental areas. The Aurora 2C public space includes 15.8 km of planned trails linking parklands, environmental protection areas and an urban wildlife park including the Ducks Unlimited property and the McLeod Wood Nature Reserve and stormwater ponds. A special grove is being planted to help preserve and propagate butternut trees (an endangered species), as well as a group of “companion” oaks. When built out, the Aurora 2C lands will provide approximately 3,000 homes consisting of single family, semidetached, townhomes and seniors’ and lifestyle apartments for approximately 9,000 new residents. The Town and the builders/ developers of the Aurora 2C lands are committed to incorporating a variety of green design features and building technologies in the Aurora 2C community, including the use of energy efficient systems, environmentally-friendly materials, water conservation measures, improved air quality and more. Ultimately, this community will be a place where new residents can put down roots, establish proud new family traditions and watch their children flourish.

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How honest are you on your applications? » 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

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A recent survey by Equifax Canada revealed some rather startling facts – chief among them that many Canadians have no problem falsifying financial information when applying for a mortgage. By “many,” we mean 10 per cent of respondents. That may not sound like a lot, but considering the implications of these actions, it’s a surprisingly high number. Indeed, one in 10 Canadians mistakenly believes it’s okay to inflate their annual income when applying for a mortgage, according to Equifax. Nine per cent admitted they hadn’t been entirely truthful on a credit or loan application. “Make no mistake, lying on your loan application is a type of mortgage fraud,” warns Tim Ashby, vice-president, personal solutions, Equifax Canada. Th is is what’s known as fi rst-party mortgage fraud, a growing problem in which applicants misrepresent their financial circumstances by fudging earnings, pay stubs or worse, lying about their employment situation altogether. Lenders, regulators or authorities, to date, haven’t taken this sort of “soft fraud” seriously. Lenders care that the mortgage is serviced and in good standing, and as long as that’s the case, no red flags will be raised. But if there was a setback in the housing market, where, hypothetically, values dropped materially, or mortgage rates increased significantly, and either situation resulted in a spike in homeowners who could no longer afford their homes… These are the potential scenarios, experts warn, that could lead Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. to further tighten mortgage qualification rules. Another situation that could have an impact on the mortgage landscape is the investor component. CMHC recently released its 2013 Condominium Owners Survey, which revealed 17.1 per cent of the condominium owning households in Toronto and Vancouver are investors. While welcome insight into this otherwise not well known sector of the market, the survey raises two key issues: many observers believe the investor component is actually much higher – something in the neighbourhood of 30 to 40 per cent; and the percentage of foreign investors versus Canadians.

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The bottom line in all of this? Equifax and other experts stress that consumers should always be honest with their personal data on applications, and most importantly, borrow only what you can repay. Why does this matter? Purely in a market sense, the fear is that condo investors could be susceptible to a massive sell-off should the market experience a downturn. Secondly, the concern is that some of these investors, at least those taking out mortgages from Canadian lenders, are buying these units without disclosing that they actually plan to rent them out. Th is, technically, is another type of mortgage fraud. The bottom line in all of this? Equifax and other experts stress that consumers should always be honest with their personal data on applications, and most importantly, borrow only what you can truly repay.

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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.

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 AUG 30 - SEP 13, 2014 | NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SWO 81

Compare mortgage rates for your best deal CHARTERED BANKS

Variable

ATB Financial

2.7

Alterna Svgs/Alterna Bk

2.6

Bank of Montreal Bank of Nova Scotia

3 2.6

Canadian Western Bank CFF Bank CIBC

ICICI Bank Canada Manulife Bank

3.05 2.7

National Bank

n/a

Presidentâ€™s Choice Finan Royal Bank

3 3

TD Canada Trust

Tangerine

6 Months

1 Year

2 years

3 years

4 years

5 years

4 6.30op 4 6.30op 4 6.30op 4.55 6.45op 4 6.45op

2.94 6.30op 2.98 6.30op 3.14 6.30op 3.29 6.50op 3.14 6.30op 3.69 2.99 6.35op 3.15 3 3.50op 3.14 6.70op

2.89 6.50op 2.98

2.99

3.04

3.29

2.98

2.94

3.19

3.04

3.85

4.39

3.29

2.97

3.44

2.89

3.09

3.04

3.75

4.39

4.99

3.75 2.79

2.59 3.65

3.79 2.89

3.04 4.99

3.65 3.05

3.64 3.1

3.69 3.14

3.89 3.19

3.04

3.75

2.95

3.39

2.94 3.04

2.84 3.75

2.89 4.54

4.44 4.94

2.34

3.44

3.94

4.79

3.24

3.49

3.69

3.79

3.25 3.04

3.95 3.44

4.74 3.94

4.99 4.79

3.6

3.7

4.6

4.95

2.89 3.14

2.79 3.75

2.94 4.64

2.99 4.99

2.97

3.44

2.89

3.09

3.1

3.33

3.65

3.99

3.25

3.29

2.99

3.09

2.34 3.14

2.69 3.29

2.77 2.84

3.09 3.19

2.99 3.14

2.99 3.75

3.39 4.64

3.39 4.99

2.3

2.95

2.75

2.95

3.95 3.14

4.35 3.65

4.89 2.95

5.14 3.19

3.05

3.15

3.25

3.4

2.8

2.9

2.95

3.1

6.70op 4.45 4.4 6.70op

6.30op

3.14 6.30op 3.09 6.30op 3.19

TRUST COMPANIES Community Trust Concentra Financial

n/a n/a

Effort Trust

n/a

Home Trust Company Investors Group Trust

2.5 n/a

MTCC

2.6

6.5 5 6.70op 4.45 6.30op 3.95 4.2 6.50op 4.55 6.45op

3.14 2.99 6.30op 3.45 6.30op 2.89 3.14 6.30op 3.29 6.50op

OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Airline Financial C.U.

Comtech Credit Union

2.95

First National Fin. LP FirstOntario C.U.

2.6

IC Savings London Life

n/a

Luminus Financial

2.55

MCAP Meridian Credit Union

2.55 2.75

Parama Credit Union

2.85

Steinbach Credit Union

2.5

6.2 6.40op 3.95 6.34op 4.2 6.50op

3.01 6.25op 2.99 6.30op 2.99 3.09 6.34op 3.05 3.14 6.30op 3.05 6.3 3.6 3.09 6.30op 2.85 3.00op 2.65

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 August 25, 2014. Prepared By Fiscal Agents Financial Information Services 905.844.7700

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TOWN OF TILLSONBURG

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MENKES DEVELOPMENTS: Enclaves of Upper Canada

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GREAT GULF | Rolling Meadows

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