Southwestern Ontario New Home and Condo Guide - Dec 5, 2015

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buyers’ resource section CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

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Hot Properties Hamilton

New releases and grand openings

property profiles

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Explore the Gulf Shore suite at Lake House

New releases and grand openings

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Stationwest a model for transit-oriented homes

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Edgewater Estates speaks for itself from serene setting

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Hot Properties Kitchener-Waterloo & London

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Helping you manage life changes The decision to move is often triggered by a life event, such as a new job, a new addition to the family, or simply because you want a change of scenery.

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Property Profile | REID’S HERITAGE HOMES

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Bungalows on 80-ft. lots at Trailwoods in Thornbury Grand Opening Dec. 12, 2015 REID’S HERITAGE HOMES’ newest community, Trailwoods,

has been generating buzz since its unofficial launch this past summer. Located only 20 minutes away from Collingwood in the charming town of Thornbury, the 80ft. garden lots back onto the scenic Georgian Trail so it is of no surprise that several have already been reserved.

Choose from five spacious detached bungalow floorplans offering two bedrooms and two or 2.5 bathrooms, starting from only $534,900. The model home features the Foxfire bungalow floor plan at 1,629 sq. ft. with two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

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» Natural gas fireplace » Granite countertops » Five-piece kitchen/laundry appliance package with a fridge, stove and dishwasher, and washer and dryer » Hardwood flooring in great room and/or dining room » Ceramic tile installed in bathrooms, mudroom, laundry room, kitchen and foyer There is a plethora of things to do in this hidden gem of an area. Thornbury’s bustling downtown core offers an attractive selection of restaurants, cafes, spas, salons and more. During the warmer weather, residents can enjoy paddle boarding, kayaking, sailing, golfing, swimming and water sports. During the winter, skiing and snowshoeing

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Thornbury Builder

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Trailwoods Home Type

Bungalows on 80-ft. lots from $534,900 Sales Centre

175 High Bluff Lane, open Thursday to Monday, noon to 5 p.m., closed Dec. 24, 25, 26, 31 and Jan. 1. Appointment times are also available Contact

reidsheritagehomes.com Beverley Saracino 1.226.665.0109 bsaracino@heritagehomes.com Catherine Gignac 1.226.665.0109 cgignac@heritagehomes.com

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are close by. Other nearby amenities include a beach and yacht club, the Blue Mountain village and resort, a number of golf courses, and numerous hiking trails and conservation areas to explore.

Grand Opening Visit the community on grand opening day, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, to learn more and to get a first-hand look at what makes Trailwoods such a special place to call home. Attendees will enjoy a warm drink and light refreshments while getting better acquainted with this new community.

Grand opening day special offers will also be in effect. For those anxious to see the community prior to the grand opening, the sales centre and model home are already open for tours.

The sales centre and model home is located at 175 High Bluff Lane, open Thursday to Monday, noon to 5 p.m., closed Dec. 24, 25, 26, 31 and Jan. 1.

Appointment times are also available.

Visit reidsheritagehomes.com for more details and to watch the community video.

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DECEMBER2015 Silvergate Homes has been featured as “Model Home Of The Month� as seen in the new home & condo guide model home calendar

Hot Properties

Find your next home! This page features a few of the latest properties to keep your eye on in Southwestern Ontario. Find more properties at ypnexthome.ca

LATEST LISTINGS

HAMILTON HALTON NIAGARA ANCASTER BEAMSVILLE BINBROOK BRANT BRANTFORD

BURLINGTON CATHARINES GRIMSBY HAMILTON

MILTON NIAGARA OAKVILLE PARIS

PORT DOVER ST. CATHARINES STONEY CREEK VINELAND

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

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

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

ADI DEVELOPMENTS’ STATIONWEST IN BURLINGTON

SIMPLY GRAND

previews and registration STATIONWEST By: Adi Developments Location: Burlington Housing type: Coming soon – three-storey urban townhomes. adidevelopments.com

PASSAGES ON THE CANAL By: Bayview-Wellington Homes Location: Welland Housing type: Coming soon – luxury freehold executive townhomes. mypassages.ca

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

By: Losani Homes Location: Paris Housing type: Singles and towns from the mid $300’s. losanihomes.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Caledon

Smithville

Welland

Fonthill

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Paramount at Valley Park

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A Home For The Holidays

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Bungalow Townhomes from the mid $300’s

Bungalows & Townhomes from the mid $400’s

905. 680.6000 silvergatehomes.com info@silvergatehomes.com Prices & specifications subject to change without notice. E. & O.E. **Features shown will vary depending on site or community

Custom Homes from the $450’s

Luxury Homes from the $550’s

Luxury Homes from the $600’s

$289,990* 905-561-0136 | 33 Fletcher Rd, Hamilton

Holiday Open House Dec. 12th & 13th, 12pm – 5pm at your nearest Losani Sales Office LosaniHomes.com

Unwrap the Magic Now is the time to Celebrate the Season with Losani Homes Visit any Losani Sales Centre and purchase a new home between now and December 31st to open your present early and receive one of the following: Stainless Steel Appliances, or Central Air Conditioning, or Granite Kitchen Countertops, or $2,500 DĂŠcor Dollars.

Limited Time Offer. Terms and conditions apply. Builder reserves the right to modify, extend or withdraw promotion without notice. See Sales Representative for further details. No substitutions or equivalent cash value. Cannot Combine Offers. Pricing and specifications subject to change. Does not apply to Pronto Homes to finish. New build and Pronto to drywall only. E&OE.

LosaniHomes.com/Pronto Pricing and specifications subject to change without notice. E&OE

Give them room to spread their Wings

CRAFTSMAN FAMILY HOMES ON 50’ LOTS BUNGALOWS + 2-STOREYS FROM THE 370’S ADULT LIFESTYLE TOWNS FROM THE 300’S

4 COMMUNITIES IN SMITHVILLE TO CHOOSE FROM

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Celebrating 40 Years of custom inspired home building in niagara

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.

Property Profile | BRANTHAVEN HOMES

Lake House’s Gulf Shore suite The ultimate in design, style and sophistication in luxury lakeshore living ASK ANY OF BRANTHAVEN’S LOYAL past purchasers what sets the developer apart from others, and they will consistently brag about Branthaven’s architectural quality, value, innovative design selections, upgraded standard finishes at no extra cost and its forward-thinking approach to real life living. There is a distinct and palatable style, sophistication and feel to all of Branthaven’s homes.

Reflective of this is Lake House Condominiums on the shores of Lake Ontario in Grimsby. This is where Branthaven’s signature style, selection and sensibility bring a bold approach to luxurious, modern, lakefront, resortlike living to this picturesque Ontario community.

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Lake House Condos are a fashion-forward collection of coastally inspired designs. By taking advantage of this rare 17.5 acre setting of prime lakefront property on the shores of Lake Ontario, featuring beaches, boardwalks and parks, Lake House is the epitome of sophisticated living, embracing and reflecting its natural surrounding environment.

Perhaps the most distinct difference is the flexibility and functionality of Branthaven’s suite designs. “Life Centric” layouts have been configured to reflect and accommodate the casual and relaxed way in which we choose to live. Floorplans have open concepts to

maximize a lifestyle flow, while at the same time providing an environment for conversation, entertainment and social engagement.

An example of this is the Lake House Gulf Shore suite. This residence is a one-bedroom, 685-sq.ft. suite, with an additional 185 sq. ft. patio. The Gulf Shore suite offers fluid functionality in its layout. A bold and dynamic design with a modern interior style, the suite features clean and sleek lines and upgraded standard features and finishes at no extra cost, like a suspended kitchen tablet mount, pull-out garbage bins and

Location

Grimsby Builder

Branthaven Homes Development

Lake House Condominiums

deep pots and pans drawers, which would be upgrades with any other developer.

The Gulf Shore suite layout boasts an entrance foyer, with private laundry and an elegantly finished full bathroom with the finest features and hardware.

The suite also has a separate den that acts as the ideal functional office or as a private, secluded sanctuary.

In the main living space, you will find a generous kitchen with more above-standard finishes. The kitchen open to the main living and dining area, which includes walk-out doors to the private outdoor dining and entertaining space.

All of this is available in a unique community offering affordable lakefront homeownership at its finest.

With Lake House lying just metres from the water, the entire community offers a coastal, resort-type vibe, while providing picturesque lakeside views from this quiet enclave of homes.

Home Type

Lakefront condominiums Sales Centre

480 Winston Rd., Monday to Friday 1 to 7 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

Contact

lakehouselife.ca

Lake House Condos start from the low $200’s. To find out more about this exceptional offering from Branthaven Homes, register now at lakehouselife.ca or visit the sales centre at 480 Winston Rd., Monday to Friday 1 to 7 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

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Property Profile | ADI DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Next stop, Aldershot: Stationwest presented by Adi Development Group sets a new model for transit-oriented development Location

Burlington Builder

Adi Development Group Development

Stationwest Home Type

Back-to-back and traditional towns in two- and three-bedroom layouts Contact

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ADI DEVELOPMENT GROUP is building

a new junction for real estate and transit in one of Burlington’s fastest growing neighbourhoods.

Strategically situated along one of the GTA’s busiest transit corridors, Stationwest by Adi Development Group responds to a key demographic demanding relief from commuter strain.

“With Stationwest, we’re not just building for today. We’re targeting connectivity and walkability to build for the future,” says Tariq Adi, CEO of Adi Development Group.

“We’re creating a mobility hub that acknowledges the present and future of this booming region.”

A recent Angus Reid Institute survey illustrates a mounting GTA housing and transit crisis, with millennial buyers being priced out of the region and GTA commuters still overwhelmingly dependent on congested highways.

Once again ahead of the curve, Adi Development Group addresses this major concern, offering a lifestyle shift: homes that offer a rare balance of convenience and attainability.

“Developing mobility hubs is a key strategy for the city of Burlington and particularly important to our emerging west end,” says Rick Craven, Ward 1 Councillor. “Intensification around the GO station is great for

Aldershot. Residents will be within walking distance of public transit while also taking advantage of all of the region’s greenspace, from Hidden Valley to LaSalle Park.”

Connecting residents directly to Union Station in less than an hour, Stationwest’s first phase will consist of traditional and back-to-back townhomes starting from the low $400,000s. Two- and three-bedroom layouts ranging from about 1,200 to 2,200 sq. ft. are ideal for first-time homebuyers and families alike.

An extension of the Aldershot community to the south, Stationwest is designed to offer new public infrastructure within a private community characterized by quiet walkways and parkland. Clever wayfinding creates separate pathways for residents and visitors connecting pedestrians and cyclists throughout the neighbourhood to the station.

“We as developers need to be thinking about how to restore the balance between comfort and convenience. At Stationwest, you can walk out of your door and onto the train while still coming home to

a quiet, green neighbourhood. This kind of development makes sense for today’s homeowners and for future generations,” says Saud Adi, COO of Adi Development Group.

With limited land availability in the city, Stationwest also represents one of the last opportunities for new lowrise development of this scale in Burlington under the Greenbelt Act. With Stationwest, Adi Development Group brings its signature cuttingedge contemporary aesthetic and attention to detail to lowrise.

Bold geometric facades by ICON Architects leverage a palette of natural materials to create an eclectic, modern streetscape. Mirroring this groundbreaking project, every detail has been carefully selected with features typically reserved for custom homes, from aluminum and frosted glass garage doors to oversized windows and framed glass balconies.

The contemporary lifestyle shift continues with high-design interiors featuring kitchens with innovative colour blocking by Union 31. A nod to the surrounding canopy, outdoor space has been prioritized; each

home opens to an expansive rooftop balcony or spacious backyard.

From the Village of Waterdown’s quaint downtown, to the shopping districts of Aldershot’s Plains Road, Stationwest offers urban accessibility but is immersed in celebrated parkland with the famous Royal Botanical Gardens nearby as well as waterfront trails at LaSalle Park.

“This will be one of the last opportunities to own in a transitconnected lowrise community of this size in Burlington. The demand has been incredible and we continue to hear from members of the community who are excited to own homes here. It’s truly a spectacular master-planned community,” says Tariq Adi. Launching early 2016, phase one of Stationwest will offer spacious back-to-back and traditional towns ranging in two- and three-bedroom layouts. Register now to be among the first to preview this anticipated community at adidevelopments. com, or for more information email stationwest@adidevelopments.com

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REGISTER NOW AdiDevelopments.com What could possibly trump indulgent condominium living overlooking Lake Ontario?

Access to a spectacular rooftop terrace swimming pool and whirlpool for starters.

Add in sumptuous suites, a host of other equally hedonistic amenities and a downtown Burlington lakefront location beyond compare, and you’ve discovered a rare address indeed.

Condominiums from the high $200,000s.

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2015 President’s Gala Awards THE HAMILTON-HALTON HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION recently held its annual President’s Gala in Hamilton to honour the efforts members and friends of the building industry. The night was also a celebration of the hard work and success of the association and this year’s president, Allan Roshko of Metroland West Media Group.

This year’s recipients comprised:

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD – BUILDER MEMBER Presented to a builder member who, during the past year, has made an outstanding contribution to the housing industry and the association.

BRANTHAVEN HOMES 2000 INC. LEFT TO RIGHT

Allan Roshko, HHHBA President, Steven Stipsits, Branthaven Homes and Paul Keizer, RBC Royal Bank

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD - ASSOCIATE MEMBER Presented to a non-builder or associate member who has made an outstanding contribution to the association throughout the past year.

ANTHONY FRANCIOSA, CORESLAB STRUCTURES (ONT.) INC. LEFT TO RIGHT

Allan Roshko, HHHBA President, Anthony Franciosa, Coreslab Structures and Diane Murray, Union Gas

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RENOVATOR MEMBER OF THE YEAR Presented to a renovator who has made an outstanding contribution to the association throughout the past year.

HEARTWOOD RENOVATIONS LEFT TO RIGHT

Allan Roshko, HHHBA President, Joal Roshko, Heartwood Renovations, Suzanne Mammel, HHHBA Executive Officer and Nick Mancini, Heartwood Renovations

PAUL WRIGHT MEMORIAL AWARD Presented to a member or a non-member who contributed remarkably to the housing industry.

BRUCE KRUSHELNICKI LEFT TO RIGHT

Allan Roshko, HHHBA President, Rachel Dyakowski, Bruce Krushelnicki’s daughter, accepting on his behalf and Susan Azzopardi, The Hamilton Spectator

PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS NANDO DE CARIA, DESOZIO HOMES LTD.

Marco Lopes, Metroland West Media Group (image not available) LEFT TO RIGH

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previews and registration 140 CALEDONIA By: The Tricar Group City: Stratford Housing type: Four-storey boutique style condominiums from the high $200’s. tricar.com

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CASTLE ROCK PLACE By: Rembrandt Homes City: London Location: 3444 Singleton Ave., off Southdale Housing type: Two-storey and mulit-level

HALTON HILLS WELLINGTON WATERLOO

City: Kitchener Housing type: Townhomes and 30- and 36-ft. detached homes. mattamyhomes.com

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new releases SUMMERSIDE By: Stoncrest Homes City: London Location: Darnley Boulevard and Cardigan Drive Housing type: Ssingle-family homes stonecresthomes.ca

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AVALON URBAN TOWNS By: Savic Homes City: Kitchener Location: Highland Road West and Ira Needles Blvd.

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WESTWOOD MEWS By: CountryGreen Homes City: Kitchener Housing type: Urban townhomes up to 1,365 sq. ft. from the mid $200’s countrygreenhomes.com

WILDFLOWERS By: Mattamy Homes

By: Reid’s Heritage Homes City: Guelph Housing type: One- and two-bedroom condominiums from the mid $200’s reidsheritagehomes.com

WILLIAMSBURG TOWNS By: Reid’s Heritage Homes City: Kitchener

By: Gemini Homes City: Guelph Location: Singles and towns now selling in highly desired location in South Guelph. geminihomes.ca

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Property Profile | TERRA VIEW HOMES

Terra View’s Edgewater Estates Speaks for itself from serene setting Location

Kitchener Home Type

Single-detached homes on 40- and 45-ft. lots Contact

519.249.9356 shelley@terra-view.com terra-view.com

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TERRA VIEW HOMES’ Edgewater Estates speaks for itself – serene setting just steps from the Grand River, close to all amenities, with gracious, custom-style homes where attention to detail is the rule, not the exception.

When you drive through the community, it isn’t a typical construction zone. With only a few homes underway at any time, each home and homebuyer receives 1:1 attention, so no detail is overlooked. It’s the Terra View way and the reason for its popularity and success.

This south Kitchener community is set within

the natural surroundings between the Grand River and Idlewood Creek.

Shopping at Fairview Park Mall, schools, dining and recreation are right there – as well as skiing, hiking, biking, canoeing… you name it. The extension of Fairway Street through Edgewater Estates has increased exposure to this hidden gem of a community and made it accessible to even more opportunities for residents.

There is instant access to Hwys. 7

and 8, for easy travel through the city, while Hwy. 401 offers a direct route for commuters to Toronto, Hamilton, London or Mississauga.

Edgewater Estates is nearing completion, but still offers great lot selection – every lot offers a featured location. Buyers can still choose from conservation lots and crescent locations. Lots are all 40- and 45 ft. In addition, because Terra View limits the number of homes it builds in a year, each homebuyer gets 1:1 attention ensuring a home as close to custom-built as possible.

Terra View is offering homebuyers

another choice – a finished attic or a finished basement, along with granite in the kitchen and upgraded cabinets.

In addition, all Edgewater homes are Energy Star certified as a standard feature. Often, these aren’t features you can see, but they are definitely features you can feel, in terms of home comfort, and in your wallet through greater energy efficiency and fuel savings.

If you looking for that “forever” home, the Cambridgeshire model home might be for you. With nearly 4,000 sq. ft. of finished living space, it was professionally designed with

aging in place in mind. Features include a built-in elevator to three levels, and is Energy Star-qualified for the utmost energy conservation and indoor air quality, comfort and durability. This stunning fourbedroom home includes nine-ft. ceilings throughout the main floor, ceramics, hardwood and cork flooring, integrated sound system, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, spacious master bedroom with luxury ensuite and walk-in closet and much more.

The basement is fully finished with in-floor heating, while the exterior features a solar panel – generating annual revenue of $3,300 – and hot water solar energy systems, cistern with inground irrigation system and interlock paving stone driveway.

Terra View Homes has helped pioneer Green home building practices in Canada since 2006 when the company became one of the first Guelph area home builders to build exclusively Energy Star homes.

The LEED model home is an essay in environmentally conscious building, incorporating the key elements of Energy Star, GreenHouse, Built Green and LEED, from the foundation to roof-mounted solar panels. The model showcases features such as energy-conscious systems that include a 100-gallon tank and an in-floor hydronically heated concrete slab to store solar hot water, an ERV to provide filtered air to all rooms, ultra high efficiency solar-assisted gas boiler and water treatment of city water, plus a plethora of indoor features. It also illustrates “Age in Place” features that accommodate future mobility needs in the future including a residential elevator.

All homes at Edgewater Estates benefit from Terra View’s investment in research and design as it addresses the needs of homebuyers of all ages with homes of comfort, quality and enduring style.

For more information, call 519.249.9356, visit terra-view.com or email shelley@terra-view.com

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Property Profile | EASTFOREST HOMES

Eastforest presents Destination in Kitchener’s Doon community Location

Kitchener Builder

Eastforest Homes Development

Destination Doon Home Type

30- to 45-ft. singles from $360’s and towns from $290s Sales Centre

291 Moorlands Cres., at Doon South, open 2 to 7 p.m.

Monday to Wednesday, noon to 5 p.m. weekends Contact

226.647.0371 eastforesthomes.com

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HOME SHOULD BE a place to relax, to gather with family and friends, a place to seek solace and comfort and, in Kitchener, thanks to Eastforest Homes, home is also a Destination.

Just minutes away from every city amenity you can imagine, Destination Doon offers the homes of your dreams in a setting where nature and city meet. Surrounded by natural habitat and protected aquatic systems, these homes satisfy your desires inside and out.

The Doon area of south Kitchener is dotted with greenspace and parks.

There are trails and pathways nearby as well as shopping, recreation, schools and services. Nearby is the Activa Sportsplex and the Doon Valley

Golf Course, plus Homer Watson Park while protected marshland surrounds Destination and its sister community Grasslands of Stauffer Woods. Highway access is more than convenient putting Destination Doon within reach of Hwy. 401 and Hwys.

7 and 8 through to Waterloo and the lure of day tripping hot spots like St. Jacobs, Elmira, Elora and Fergus.

With the new JK-8 Public School on Thomas Slee Drive set to open September 2017, you will be able to walk your kids to school. You will be happy to know that they are safe and in your neighbourhood five minutes from your home.

The homes are as much a destination as the community,

offering detached two-storey homes with three and four bedrooms to a delightful Mallory bungalow of 1,672 sq. ft., perfect for empty nesters. Lots are 30-, 36-, 40- and 45 ft. in width with homes ranging from 1,525 to 3,347 sq. ft.

Adjacent to Destination Doon is the popular townhome community Inspiration at Doon, offering the most sought after floorplans such as the Juniper at 1,352 sq. ft., the Hollyhock at 1,422 sq. ft. and the Hollyhock II at 1,478 sq. ft.

Visitors can visit the Iris and Indigo, homes designed for 36-ft. lots.

Each offers three bedrooms while the Indigo can be expanded to five bedrooms or enjoys an upper level lounge and additional family room over the garage. Room to grow, room to live. As part of the Signature collection on 40- and 44-ft. lots, all homes include luxury options such as: nine-ft. ceilings on the main floor, granite counters in the kitchen, hardwood and ceramics. Most homes, at Destination Doon are also available in three elevations with an all-brick first storey.

All homes invite your personal design choices in carpeting, ceramics, paint colours, kitchen and bathroom cabinetry and exteriors. With a visit, or two or three or… to the award-winning Eastforest Design Centre, homebuyers will discover this designer showcase of the latest fashion trends and features for the home. Stepping far beyond the world of samples, many of the finishes have been applied to vignettes and expansive room settings to bring to life the possibilities available to every Eastforest home.

With a setting like this and a great Design Studio experience, it is not surprising that Eastforest Homes Design Studio was awarded the coveted 2015 OHBA Award of Distinction for Best Design and Decor Centre, for all of Ontario.

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City Focus | SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO

SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO 6 reasons to love Southwestern Ontario

By Wayne Karl

THE BEAUTY OF Southwestern Ontario

is that it comprises a number of cities and towns, each with their own unique economies and housing markets. And while they may not receive the attention Toronto does as Canada’s largest centre, that doesn’t mean they aren’t promising homebuying locations.

Here are six reasons SWO is a solid homebuying choice.

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SWO economies lead Ontario

A strong economy leads to employment and wage growth, which are central to a strong housing market. While the local economies of Southwestern Ontario are smaller than Toronto, for example, they play a key role in the health of the provincial economy.

Among the leaders in this regard are Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge, according to The Conference Board of Canada’s Metropolitan Outlook: Summer 2015.

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Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge: KWC boasts among the strongest of Ontario’s mid-sized economies, with real GDP forecast to increase by 3.4 per cent. Construction activity is on the rise, and combined with the ongoing strength in the local manufacturing industry, employment was up 1.5 per cent in 2014 and is expected to increase 2.4 per cent for 2015.

London: The economy here grew by 1.8 per cent in 2014. For 2015, real GDP is forecast to grow by 2.1 per cent, its fastest increase since 2005, thanks to stronger manufacturing and construction output. The Conference Board expects construction output to rise by 2.9 per cent in 2015.

Employment is expected to increase by 2.1 per cent in 2015, adding close to 5,000 jobs.

St. Catharines-Niagara: An improving services sector will help lift the economy by 1.8 per cent this

year. A weaker Canadian dollar should result in more cross-border trips by Americans, benefiting the region’s key tourism industry. Combined with solid employment and income gains, this is expected to boost retail sales by 2.9 per cent for 2015, lifting wholesale and retail trade output by 2.7 per cent.

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Hamilton humming along

The Hamilton housing market has been a darling in the eyes of homebuyers and investors for years.

A strong economy and infrastructure improvements are boosting local real estate, but the city is a bargain compared to nearby Toronto – where single-detached homes cost hundreds of thousands of dollars more.

The Toronto housing market, until recently one of Canada’s hottest but also one of only moderate risk, has officially moved into high risk territory, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC).

Just down the QEW, the Hamilton

housing market remains safely in the low risk category, CMHC’s latest House Price Analysis and Assessment framework shows.

The limited supply of singledetached homes in the GTA is causing record price growth there, encouraging some buyers to look west to Hamilton. Single-detached homes accounted for more than 60 per cent of total existing home sales in Hamilton in the first quarter, CMHC says.

Hamilton’s employment has been trending higher since March 2015, as strengthening employment and income, combined with slower price growth, should reduce any level of overvaluation.

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Go west, go west… to Milton

Buyers looking for new lowrise homes in the GTA and feeling priced out of the Toronto market can also head west – to Milton.

There are plenty of examples of new lowrise home options in Milton – said to be the fastest growing municipality in the Greater Golden Horseshoe. One of them is Branthaven Homes’ new townhome community, Pure, which offers six, two-storey floorplans from 1,765 to 2,030 sq. ft.

“Milton is the number one choice for young professionals and families who want small-town allure and wide open spaces,” says Steve Stipsits, president of Branthaven. “They are also looking for quality new home construction, contemporary finishes and family-friendly amenities at an affordable price point.”

Milton boasts proximity to Sixteen Mile Creek and the Niagara Escarpment, so options for cycling, hiking, walking and exploring abound.

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Affordable luxury in Grimsby

If you live and work in the Hamilton area, luxury condos are now within reach for first-time buyers – in Grimsby.

One example is AquaBlu, a new

midrise luxury condo by Homes

by DeSantis.

“People want to live at the lake, they want luxury and easy access to major centres all at an affordable price,” says Homes by DeSantis President Gabriel DeSantis.

AquaBlu features 120 condominium residences and four townhomes, starting from $189,900, a cost suited to first-time homebuyers.

Grimsby is a town that is undergoing something of a renaissance. The downtown area, already boasting a historic landscape and ample recreation opportunities, will benefit from the Town’s commitment to spend $5 million to create a waterfront trail system with wandering promenades, passage to beaches and outdoor pavilion spaces. AquaBlu is located adjacent to this development.

“The popularity of Grimsby as a place for new development and investment in recent years is demonstrating what long-time residents have known all along, that Grimsby is a wonderful place to live, raise a family, work, play and visit,” says Mayor Bob Bentley.

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Waterfront condos in Burlington

Waterfront condo options in Southwestern Ontario are expanding,

including with Adi Development Group’s offering of Nautique, a 24-storey tower along Lakeshore Boulevard.

Another example is New Horizon Development Group’s Bridgewater Residences on the Lake, two luxurious condominium buildings.

Bridgewater Residences will feature two residential condominium buildings, comprising 120 units between the two towers and retail space at the ground level.

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Investment potential

First-time buyers are typically not too concerned with the investment potential of their home – other than hoping the value appreciates over time.

But the same characteristics support real estate, be it a primary residence or an investment property – a solid and growing local economy and stable employment conditions.

You would be interested to know, then, that in our recent list of 10 top Canadian cities for investing in real estate, Ontario ruled – the province occupied seven of the top spots.

Of those seven locations in Ontario, three of them were in SWO – Guelph, Brantford and Hamilton.

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