GTA New Condo Guide - Jan 2, 2016

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Editors' Notes

SUSAN LEGGE Editor-in-Chief / Director of Content Yellow Pages NextHome Email: Susan.Legge@ypnexthome.ca Twitter: @SusanLegge

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Easier to find We realize that there are many different ways to search out that next home. That’s why we’ve made it our priority to make that home easier for you to find.

While price and size are always a big part of the equation, location is the factor that will affect you most.

Whether you want to be closer to work, closer to amenities that matter to your lifestyle, closer to the city — or farther from it — the challenge is to find a home search tool that will give you all of those answers. That’s precisely why we’ve developed maps with extensive neighbourhood data on YPNextHome.ca.

These maps make it easy to find not just a home but also find out what is within the area, with stats about the community and its residents. YPNextHome.ca offers neighbourhood profiles as well as guided tours by our team of experts — and this is connected to the maps so that there’s no secondary search.

We’ve made it easy for you to familiarize yourself with a community and find out detailed insights, from the area hotspots and accessibility, to its proximity to the city centre.

We hope you find this experience helpful. Let us know, we’d love to hear from you!

The right time to move

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Some think this is a great time of year to move, others try to avoid it. I think it doesn’t matter the date, the weather or the season — when it’s time to move you need to start looking.

Living in the right place adds satisfaction to your life. Why wait and endure issues when you can be moving onto something that will better suit your needs?

Right now, interest rates are low, and the new down payment rules

haven’t yet come into effect, so it’s prime time to buy. Exercise this opportunity and get yourself into a home that works for you — budget, size, location, style and community.

Read more about this and other great advice and market insight in this issue, plus more on YPNextHome.ca. Visit our website, search our YPNextHome app and get ready to make your move!

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Contributors

BILD REPORT

BRYAN TUCKEY Bryan Tuckey is president and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) and can be found on Twitter (twitter.com/bildgta), Facebook (facebook.com/bildgta), Youtube (youtube.com/bildgta) and BILD’s official blog (bildblogs.ca).

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Jacqueline Hill EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Susan Legge DIRECTOR OF SALES

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

JAYSON SCHWARZ Jayson Schwarz LL.M is a Toronto real estate lawyer and partner in the law firm Schwarz Law LLP. Visit the website at schwarzlaw.ca or email info@schwarzlaw.ca.

Susan Maxwell ART DIRECTOR

Daiana Garay EDITORS

Elisa Krovblit Lydia McNutt (on leave) Sonia Bell Jackie Marchildon CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

DESIGNER ADVICE

YANIC SIMARD Yanic Simard is New Condo Guide’s design editor, principal designer of the award-winning Toronto Interior Design Group (tidg.ca), and regular guest expert on City’s Cityline.

Wayne Karl Sara Duck (on leave) DESIGN EDITOR

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BARBARA LAWLOR Barbara Lawlor is president and CEO of Baker Real Estate Inc., and an in-demand columnist and speaker. A member of the Baker team since 1993, Barbara oversees the marketing and sale of condo developments in the GTA and overseas.

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BEN MYERS Ben Myers is senior vice-president of market research and analytics at Fortress Real Developments. Follow his blog posts and commentary on the Canadian housing market at fortressrealdevelopments.com/news or follow him on twitter at @BenMyers29.

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Property Profile | PEMBERTON GROUP

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and building diverse condominium communities that have their own unique appeal. Each community delivers top quality materials and craftsmanship, impressive onsite recreational amenities, superb customer service and lasting value. Pemberton’s slogan, “It’s all about you,” embodies the company’s commitment to a customer-first approach. Pemberton suite owners enjoy an enviable lifestyle in soughtafter neighbourhoods across the Greater Toronto Area, plus the peace-of-mind that comes from buying from a well-trusted builder.

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At master-planned Downtown Erin Mills, the first building is under construction steps from Erin Mills Town Centre, in an established neighbourhood with schools and parkland. Register now for Tower 2, offering all-new designs including one-bedroom plus den, twobedroom, two-bedroom plus den and three-bedroom layouts. The onsite two-storey recreational centre will total more than 17,000 square feet.

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community with spacious suites and townhomes in the historic Village of Maple. This coveted Vaughan location at Major Mackenzie and Dufferin is adjacent to the Maple GO station and shopping. The area boasts the allure of urban living with connectivity to the GTA. A GO train commute to Union Station takes just over a halfhour! Indigo will feature a roster of impressive amenities. Prices begin from the mid $200’s. 905.553.1430 Construction is slated to start this Spring at CityLights. CityLights is Yonge and Eglinton’s fastestselling condo community because it is the area’s best value! Every necessity imaginable is within walking distance. The subway and new LRT will be steps away, and CityLights has an astounding 28,000 sq. ft. of superb indoor and outdoor leisure and entertainment amenities. The permanent sales office with model vignettes is opening soon. Prices start from $199,990. 416.546.6605

Ask About Special Incentives Construction is underway at Ten93 Queen West, situated on Queen Street West at Dovercourt Road. Vogue magazine rated this neighbourhood the second hippest district in the world! The area is defined by cutting-edge dining, theatre, music and nightlife, fashion boutiques, and art galleries. Amenities include a stylish party room that rivals local clubs. A selection of suite styles is still available, priced from the $280’s. 416.546.6355 Choose SkyCity2 and live the amenity-rich “Sky Life” close to York Region Transit, GO Train and GO bus

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Tour the furnished model for a full appreciation of these well-appointed suites. Prices start from the low$300’s. 905.709.5700 Buy with just five per cent down and move in now at Vivid Condominiums, located close to the Islington subway and Kipling GO stations, in Etobicoke.

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Stat chat

Who is buying all the new condominiums in Toronto?

by Ben Myers

34 Legally speaking

Getting your house in order

by Jason Schwarz

44 OHBA report

Improving quality of life by building great communities

by Joe Vacarro

48 Tarion report

Tarion stands behind your new home’s construction

by Howard Bogach

50 Designer advice

Serious upgrades that don’t take serious construction

by Yanic Simard

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Mortgage advice

Three steps required to get into the market

by Alyssa Richard

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Five points to help you create a sweet sleep retreat

by Lisa Canning

neighbourhood profile

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Ottawa moves to raise minimum down payment requirement

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Expansive and in transition

buyers’ resource section advice

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60 On The Danforth

Model suite showcases brilliant layouts

62 Ideal Hope Foundation

Kylemore Communities

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StationWest sets a new model for transit-oriented development

BILD report

Housing affordability is an important issue for many and for the building industry

Investor insights

Why Canada’s new mortgage rule is great news for condo investors

by Andrew la Fleur

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Fundamentally speaking

Ontario and BC housing markets to lead Canada in 2016

Hundreds of toys collected for York Region families

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Previews, new releases and grand openings in the 416

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by Brian Tuckey

BuildHaven program gives homebuyers the power to make a difference

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Advice | BILD REPORT

Housing affordability is an important issue for many and for the building industry

By Bryan Tuckey

THE AFFORDABILITY OF housing in the Greater Toronto Area is an important issue. It is one that most GTA residents watch with interest, and it is one that has them worrying about what the future will hold for them and for their children.

According to a recent poll that we conducted with Ipsos, 70 per cent of GTA residents are concerned about their ability to afford to buy their next home. The poll of 1,500 GTA residents was taken in late August.

More than one third of the people, some 39 per cent said they were very concerned, while 31 per cent said they were somewhat concerned about the affordability of their next home.

We also asked people if they were concerned about their children’s ability to buy a home when it comes time to buy.

Of those who have either adult children or children under 17, more than three-quarters, some 78 per cent, said they are concerned that their kids will face challenges with affordability when it is time for them to purchase a home. Almost half, 46 per cent, said they are very concerned about their children’s ability to purchase a home.

Affordability is also a major issue for the industry and one that we are passionate about. We are in the new home building and selling business, and we need people to be able to afford to buy our products.

As an industry, we continue to innovate and provide consumers

with new housing choices that are affordable. Ground related developers have been and will continue to build many different types of townhomes as well as semis and detached homes.

Developers building condominiums in the GTA will keep finding creative ways to maximize living space and reduce the suite size to make them more affordable for new-home buyers. But innovation alone will not address the challenge of affordability.

Our housing market in the GTA is dynamic and it is complicated. Like all markets it is subject to the economic laws of supply and demand, but to complicate matters it is also impacted greatly by governments at all levels.

Things such as land use, housing and fiscal policies; government taxes/fees/charges; outdated zoning by-laws and approval processes; and lack of land that is serviced with infrastructure and ready for development are key factors in the challenge of affordability.

Government fees and taxes amount to an average of one-fifth

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the cost of a new home in the GTA. A large part of those fees are development charges. Since 2004 development charges in the GTA have increased between 143 and 357 per cent.

Another issue that adds to the cost of building housing is outdated municipal by-laws. Many GTA municipalities are operating under outdated by-laws which can result in project timeline delays and unnecessary expenses for new home buyers.

Increased pushback or NIMBYism from neighbourhoods and residents who don’t understand intensification policies can lead to disputes and delays that often lead to increased costs for new homebuyers as well.

To tackle the issue of housing affordability all those involved need to be engaged in finding creative solutions.

Bryan Tuckey is President and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) and is a land-use planner who has worked for municipal, regional and provincial governments. He can be found on Twitter (twitter.com/bildgta), Facebook (facebook.com/bildgta) and BILD’s official online blog (bildblogs.ca).

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Advice | INVESTOR INSIGHTS

Why Canada’s new mortgage rule is great news for condo investors

By Andrew la Fleur

RECENTLY, THE NEW Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced a significant change to the mortgage rules in Canada for property buyers.

If you skip to the end of this article you can see more details into what the rule is exactly and how it breaks down, but if you are reading this you are probably a condo investor wondering how this will affect you.

DEMAND FOR CONDOS JUST GOT A SHOT IN THE ARM

What the government is effectively doing is artificially increasing demand for properties under $500K (i.e. condos) and decreasing demand for properties over $500K (i.e. houses).

I’ve been arguing for the last two years that the soaring house prices of the GTA will spill over into the condo market at some point and we will see condo prices also rise. The two markets are not disconnected.

And this is exactly what happened in 2015.

Last year saw average condo prices increase at higher rates than they have in the last five years (around five to seven per cent average increase in 2015, compared to around two to four per cent in the last several years).

HOW THE NEW MORTGAGE RULES WILL INCREASE DEMAND FOR CONDOS

House prices are just completely out of reach now for the majority of buyers and they are giving up and shifting their focus on the condo market. This increase in demand is driving prices higher.

Houses just became more unaffordable for first-time buyers with this new mortgage rule. A big chunk of wouldbe homebuyers are now waking up today and deciding to buy a condo instead.

Increased demand = rising condo prices in 2016. Not only that, but move-up buyers are affected too.

Current condo owners who are planning on selling and upgrading to a house will now have to delay those plans a little bit longer in order to meet the new requirements.

This means a big chunk of condos that were going to come onto the resale market in 2016 will not be.

Decreased supply = rising condo prices in 2016.

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THE CONDO MARKET OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS

This will be the central story of the condo market over the next half decade: prices and rents will continue to rise as housing demand shifts more and more away from houses to condos.

The new rule by the government of Canada will only serve to exacerbate this trend.

All good news for condo investors who are investing today and who understand that the condo bubble is a myth and that the future of our city is in highrise living.

THE NEW RULE

Effective February 15, 2016 properties more than $500,000 will require a 10 per cent minimum down payment.

It’s important to note that the 10 per cent rule is only for the amount of more than $500K. So if you are buying a property for $600K then you would need to come up with a minimum of 5 per cent on the first $500K (=$25K) and 10 per cent on the balance of $100K (=$10K). So the total down payment required on a $600K purchase is $35K ($25K + $10K).

Minimum down on $500K = $25K

(5.0 per cent)

Minimum down on $600K = $35K

(5.8 per cent)

Minimum down on $700K = $45K

(6.4 per cent)

Minimum down on $800K = $55K

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Minimum down on $900K = $65K

(7.2 per cent)

Minimum down on $999K = $75K

(7.5 per cent)

Minimum down on $1M

= $200K (20 per cent)

Properties over $1M still do not qualify for CMHC insurance and therefore must have a minimum 20 per cent down payment — this was an existing rule that will not change.

Andrew la Fleur is an award-winning realtor with Re/Max. Andrew’s expertise is in helping investors make money in the Toronto condo market. Visit TrueCondos.com/NewCondoGuide for a free gift. Contact Andrew at 416.371.2333 or andrew@truecondos.com.

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Ontario and BC housing markets to lead Canada in 2016

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ONTARIO AND BC HOUSING markets are expected to lead the country next year, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). In updating its forecast for Multiple Listing Service home sales activity for 2015 and 2016, CREA says housing markets in these provinces have strengthened since its last forecast in September.

The association has therefore raised sales and average price forecasts for these provinces.

While housing markets in other provinces have performed as expected through the autumn, prospects in 2016 for a rebound in oil prices — and by extension, housing markets in oil producing provinces — have dimmed. Accordingly, forecast for sales activity in Alberta has been revised lower, as have forecast average prices in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Additionally, interest rates are now expected to begin rising later than previously anticipated. Now expected to remain on hold until late next year, low interest rates will continue to support sales and prices in 2016.

Recently announced changes to mortgage regulations that take effect Feb. 15, 2016 risk cooling housing markets beyond their intended targets of Greater Vancouver and the GTA, CREA says. In particular, the changes are expected to reduce sales activity in Calgary.

The forecast for national sales in 2015 has been revised higher, reflecting stronger than anticipated activity in BC and Ontario. National sales are now projected to rise by five per cent to 504,000 units for 2015, marking the second strongest year on record for home sales in Canada.

British Columbia is projected to post the largest annual increase in sales activity in 2015 (21.4 per cent), while Alberta (-21.4 per cent), Saskatchewan (-10.8 per cent) and Nova Scotia (-5.1 per cent) will record annual sales declines.

Activity in Manitoba is forecast to rise by 2.3 per cent this year.

Home sales in Ontario are projected to rise by 9.3 per cent in 2015. The increase would in all likelihood be higher were it not for a shortage of lowrise homes in the GTA. Sales in Quebec and New Brunswick are forecast to rise by 4.8 per cent and 5.4 per cent respectively compared to sluggish 2014 results.

Newfoundland and Labrador sales are forecast to increase 3.2 per cent in 2015 on the back of a rebound in the second half of the year. Activity in Prince Edward Island, having benefitted from the lower Canadian dollar, is expected to be up 18.8 per cent from 2014 levels.

The annual forecast for national average home price growth has been revised upward to $442,600 this year, representing an increase of 8.4 per cent.

British Columbia will be the only province this year where average home prices rise faster (11.5 per cent) than the national average. The rise in Ontario’s average price (eight per cent) is forecast to be roughly in line with the national increase.

Elsewhere, average prices in 2015 are forecast to rise by about two per cent in Manitoba, Quebec and Nova Scotia, while falling 1.9 per cent in Alberta, 2.7 per cent in Newfoundland and Labrador and by less than one per cent in Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.

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Advice | CONDO PRO

Condos: finding the best fit A good first choice for a first home

By Barbara Lawlor

TIME AND AGAIN, owning real estate

has proven to be a wise investment.

If you have not yet entered the homeownership marketplace, now would be a good time. Mortgage interest rates continue at low levels, and this single-digit rate phenomenon will come to an end some day.

When you shop for a condo, think ahead and do some research so you find the best fit for your budget and lifestyle. Spend some time online checking out builders and communities in the area where you would like to live. Location is important in so many ways, from how convenient it is to get to shopping, schools and other amenities, to your work commute. Explore each building’s proximity to public transportation and highways. Will the condo feature a car-share program

and facilities to store bicycles? Even better, can you walk to local shops and services? If you do not have to own a vehicle, that leaves a lot more potential for how much condo you can afford.

Consider the architecture as well. You need to feel comfortable coming home to your building. Pay careful attention to the amenities included in the building. Remember that amenities are one of the major reasons why condominium living is so much fun. You can access fitness facilities, party rooms, theatres, pools and/or a raft of other common areas that are uncommonly beautiful. These amenities expand on your living space and eliminate the need to leave home to entertain, exercise and socialize.

When you are deciding what you can afford in a condo, be careful to count square footage as only one of the parameters. The layout of your

suite will actually be more critical to how livable it is for you. If the builder has provided a model suite or two, all the better! Walk through models in person whenever you can to get a true idea of the suite’s practicality and potential.

When it comes to the bottom line, ask questions. Is the builder offering any special incentives, capped mortgage rates or bonus offers?

Take advantage of every financial opportunity that comes your way.

Whatever you decide, my advice is to buy new and buy now. Your options depend on your budget, and remember that you may be able to create your perfect surroundings with standard options. Remember that when you sell someday, all things being equal between two suites, buyers will choose the one with better finishes.

Barbara Lawlor is president of Baker Real Estate Inc., and an in-demand columnist and speaker. A member of the Baker team since 1993, Barbara oversees the marketing and sale of condominium developments in the GTA and overseas.

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Advice | STAT CHAT

Who is buying all the new condominiums in Toronto?

By Ben Myers

A MAJOR TORONTO newspaper recently announced that they are no longer going to allow comments on articles and blogs on their website.

I totally understand that decision as someone that regularly reads online articles on the housing market. Every article that discusses the highrise condo market in Toronto includes the same comments: Who wants to live in all these glass boxes? Who is buying all these new condominiums?

Based on a recent study by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC), investors are still buying condos in the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area (CMA). According to the report, there are now almost 340,000 completed condominium apartments in the CMA, nearly 30,000 of which were completed over the past 12 months.

On a percentage basis that is an increase of 9.5 per cent, much larger than the 4.7 per cent growth rate over the previous five years. The market is definitely growing quickly, but how much is too much?

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CMHC reported that of the 340,000 condo units in the CMA, over 103,000 were being rented out by private landlords as of October 2015. Over 30 per cent of the stock of suites are held by investors. There is no doubt that confidence in the prospects for Toronto real estate is near record highs, as investors continue to buy rental properties. If you break down the annually change in total condo stock (plus 29,479 units) and the increase in condos that were leased over the past 12 months (plus 12,686 units), that equates to approximately 43 per cent investor participation. That figure is what I would call “fuzzy math” because some investors are selling off the older units they are renting out, and some investors are buying resale units to lease out. However, if you take an average of the past five years, it

equates to about 60 per cent investor ownership of new condo units — in line with developer estimates.

The condo investment market in Toronto has really accelerated in the past decade based on that 60 per cent share, and investors really like large projects in prime locations. The share of investor ownership is largest in buildings with 500 units or more at 46 per cent. The vacancy rate in these buildings declined year-overyear from 1.2 per cent to one per cent, and is the lowest among project size ranges in the CMA. Investors also prefer smaller units, as they are less expensive to purchase, command cheaper rent (and therefore are financially viable for a larger audience) and are easiest and often quickest to resell given Toronto’s affordability crunch and the “youthification” of downtown. Average rental rates for one-bedroom condo suites increased 5.3 per cent annually in the CMA to $1,638 per month, in the City of Toronto this unit type jumped 6.6 per cent year-over-year to $1,680 per month. Two-bedroom units actually experienced a decline in average rental rates from 2014.

It is clear from the recent data that investors in the Toronto condo market are increasing, but despite their repeated formula of buying smaller units in larger projects, vacancy rates have remained low and rents have increased despite the record-setting growth in completed condos!

Condo investing is not easy and if you’re looking to try your hand, make sure you consult with a team that knows the market. Happy hunting!

Fortress Real Developments partners with builders across Canada, and Ben assists in evaluating the market and projects that Fortress engages in. Follow his blog posts and commentary on the Canadian housing market at fortressrealdevelopments.com/news or follow him on twitter at @BenMyers29.

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URBAN LIVING WITH AN OAKVILLE ADDRESS

THE CHELSEA TRAFALGAR AND DUNDAS STARTING FROM THE LOW $200,000s

Welcome to the Chelsea, the second phase of the Trafalgar Landing Condo Residences at Trafalgar and Dundas in Oakville. A great selection of suites still remain, to find out more please visit us in the sales centre or online.

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RESIDENCES AT TRAFALGAR LANDING

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Urban living, with an Oakville address Introducing three new premium residences by Great Gulf BREAKING WITH TRADITION, FOR ALL THE RIGHT REASONS At the heart of Great Gulf’s master-planned community, the boutique condominium residences of Trafalgar Landing bring an entirely new urban architectural language to the area — and then translate it perfectly to this idyllic Oakville setting. The results are three distinctively unique residences planned for the site: the Archer, the Chelsea, and the Winslow, featuring designs ranging from studios to three-bedrooms and priced from the low $200s.

A BEACON OF STYLE IN THE SUBURBS Distinctively modern in approach, the exterior design of the boutique condominium residences at Trafalgar Landing elegantly blend stone, metal and wood in a way that conveys an air of both sophistication and warmth.

The balconies in particular make generous use of design accents, helping to ensure that the outdoor spaces are just as inviting as those within. Stand out features include: » Nine-ft. ceilings » Floating wood grain flooring in the living room, dining room and kitchen

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» Custom designed culinary kitchen by Figure 3 with choice of granite or corian counters » Five-piece stainless steel appliance package » Contemporary washroom cabinetry custom designed

by Figure 3 » Shower in master ensuite

dining, exceptional schools, parks and golf courses. Stay connected with easy access to highways 403, 407 and the QEW, as well as GO and Oakville Transit. With downtown Oakville and its beautiful waterfront, Mississauga and the City of Toronto all close at hand, it’s easy to go wherever your heart desires.

EVERYTHING YOU WANT, WITHOUT EVER LEAVING HOME

BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE For 40 years Great Gulf has continued to transform the way homes are built. Their cornerstones are great locations, striking designs, construction technology, and an unwavering commitment to improving your home buying experience. Innovative H+ME Technology construction allows Great Gulf to perfect every aspect of your home. The end result is homes that are brighter, healthier, more energy efficient and quite simply, better built. Exceptional quality and value for today. Peace of mind for the years ahead. That’s the Great Gulf difference.

Live the carefree lifestyle you’ve been looking for without the high maintenance fees. Each building features a distinctively designed entranceway with lobby, lounge seating and an underground parking garage. In addition, each building features its own special amenity which is shared among the three buildings. This includes a party room and lounge, a multi-purpose room and a gym with a range of weights and aerobic equipment.

A WORLD OF AMENITIES RIGHT AT YOUR DOORSTEP Just steps away from an array of shopping, dining and recreational destinations, Trafalgar Landing truly is at the centre of it all. Oakville’s Uptown Core offers some of the best lifestyle amenities including premium shopping, fine

Great Gulf’s Trafalgar Landing sales centre is located at 271 Dundas St. E., just west of Trafalgar Road. For more information, call 905.844.1605 or visit the website at trafalgarlanding.com/condo.

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Property Profile | TRIDEL

Scala, Tridel’s new luxury condominium Scala boasts spectacular location in desirable Bayview Village

SET WITHIN ONE OF Toronto’s most

coveted neighbourhoods, nestled next to a lush ravine, verdant parkland and abundant trails, is Tridel’s bestselling North York community, Scala — a brand new luxury condo where tranquility meets city living.

Located on Leslie Avenue, just north of Sheppard Avenue East in the highly desirable Bayview Village neighbourhood is Scala, an 18-storey condominium defined by spectacular architecture featuring cascading terraces, and offering unparalleled views of the nearby East Don River Parkland.

“We’re thrilled to give homeowners an opportunity to live in what is widely recognized as one of Toronto’s best neighbourhoods,” says Jim Ritchie, senior vice president, sales and marketing at Tridel. “Attracting a mix of residents, Bayview Village has everything that today’s condominium buyers are searching for — from transit, recreational offerings and urban conveniences, to schools, parks and much more.”

Steeped in charm and draped in natural beauty, Bayview Village is home to many chef-inspired restaurants, and some of the city’s

Location

Leslie Ave., just north of Sheppard Ave. E. Builder

Tridel Development

Scala Home Type

One-, two-, threebedroom units Sales Centre

4800 Dufferin Street Contact

416.730.0300 www.tridel.com

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best shopping destinations, including the upscale Bayview Village Shopping Centre full of its chic stores and boutiques. To the east, the Bayview Village community also boasts acres of trails, paths and open green space just begging to be explored.

In an area known for its superior access to transit, Scala is conveniently located near several TTC transit stations including Bayview, Bessarion, Leslie and Don Mills stations, and is within minutes of the Oriole GO Station. The Don Valley Parkway and Highway 401 are also both easily accessible for those looking to get in and out of the city quickly and easily.

Designed by the innovative team at Wallman Architects, the impressive residence features a distinctive stepped exterior with many of

its 498 suites boasting expansive walkout terraces, perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or simply enjoying the spectacular views.

Available in a variety of one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts, many with a den option, suites are priced from the $300s to more than $1.5 million and sizes range up to a spacious 1,991 sq. ft.

Suites at Scala feature sophisticated and modern designs that reflect the neighbourhood’s contemporary charm. Scala Collection suites will include superbly crafted kitchens with granite or quartz countertops, matching backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a built-in glass ceramic cooktop, as well as spacious bathrooms with 5-ft. soaker tubs and polished chrome accents throughout.

Scala’s Signature Collection suites include elegant kitchens finished with extended-height upper cabinets, granite or quartz countertops and backsplash, Architect Series KitchenAid panel ready dishwasher, built-in refrigerator, and cooktop.

A marble vanity, a 5-ft.-6-in. undermount soaker tub with marble deck and frameless glass shower decorate the opulent bathrooms.

Residents at Scala will also enjoy a host of lifestyle enhancing amenities, all exquisitely designed by Union31.

With an indoor swimming pool and outdoor rooftop infinity pool, steam rooms, whirlpool, sauna, outdoor sundeck and lounge complete with private cabanas, theatre, party room, and fitness centre that includes a spin and yoga studio, residents will never run out of ways to entertain themselves.

“With its one-of-a-kind location, idyllic scenery, and the meticulous details that buyers have come to expect from Tridel, Scala is destined to become Bayview Village’s most desirable and iconic address,” says Jim Ritchie.

For more information on Scala, visit the presentation centre at 4800 Dufferin St., go to www.tridel.com or call 416-730-0300.

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Property Profile | BLUE DIAMOND Location

Avenue & St. Clair Builder

Camrost-Felcorp Development

Blue Diamond; Imperial Plaza Home Type

Condo units, townhomes Sales Centre

1499 Yonge St. Contact

Blue Diamond: 416.925.2501 bluediamondcondos.ca Imperial Plaza: 647.346.3799 imperialplazatoronto.com

IMPERIAL PLAZA IS NOT just another

Imperial Plaza community Second phase of master-planned community, Blue Diamond, delivers more luxury residences

typical condominium development.

Camrost-Felcorp’s master-planned Imperial Plaza community, set atop the escarpment along St. Clair Avenue West, boasts the city’s best views, and has become a new centre of gravity for Forest Hill and Deer Park, reinvigorating two of Toronto’s most sought-after neighbourhoods.

The project began with the retrofit and restoration of the historic 23-storey former Imperial Oil headquarters at 111 St. Clair Ave. W. — “one of this country’s greatest modernist buildings,” says CamrostFelcorp President and CEO, David Feldman — into a mixed-use luxury condominium. Imperial Plaza’s grand restored marble lobby features the newly opened The Market by Longo’s with Starbucks, and an LCBO, both prominently displaying on their walls the original building’s iconic York Wilson’s Story of Oil mural. “It’s transforming the neighbourhood,” Feldman says of the retail. “It’s great to see everyone with smiles on their faces, and now you can get a bottle of wine at the same time as your groceries.”

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development’s second phase, Blue Diamond, a 28-storey glass building that will incorporate parts of the historic decommissioned former Deer Park United Church, which has stood at the corner of St. Clair Avenue and Foxbar Road for a century. Designed

by Diamond Schmitt Architects, Blue Diamond’s tower will rise behind an open-air public courtyard enclosed by the original exterior walls of the 1913 building.

Residences at Blue Diamond range from 485 to more than 1,800 sq. ft. and are priced from the mid$300s. There will also be a collection of modern luxury three-storey townhomes on Foxbar, the quiet residential street along the property’s southern side, previewing soon.

All buildings at Imperial Plaza are perched atop the escarpment that yields unrivalled panoramic views. In the 1960s, the Imperial Oil building’s topfloor observation deck, 800 ft. above sea level, was Toronto’s highest point.

Luxury and lifestyle are top priorities at Imperial Plaza, which has a 20,000-sq.-ft. shared amenity complex, Imperial Club, complete with state-of-the-art fitness centre, indoor pool and whirlpool spa, squash courts, yoga/pilates studio, golf simulator and sound-insulated music room.

The building has a tastefully landscaped courtyard, by Janet Rosenberg & Studio, with a furnished fireside patio and barbeques. Other

amenities include party room, screening rooms, a media lounge and multi-purpose games room.

“Amenities here are the finest in the city,” says Feldman, noting that Imperial Club occupies the entire footprint of the old office building.

Imperial Plaza’s abundant on-site offerings make the project highly desirable for empty nesters and families alike. The community enjoys one of the city’s best locations, bordering high-end neighbourhoods like Forest Hill and Moore Park, with top schools, great dining spots, chic or casual shopping options, and abundant green space. Best of all, the community is served by the St. Clair streetcar and two TTC subway lines just a short walk away.

Imperial Plaza’s first phase is taking occupancy and select residences are available for sale, including the Imperial Suites (608 to 1,675 sq. ft.) and Imperial Lofts and Flats (710 to 1,160 sq. ft.). Prices range from $474,900 to more than $1.5 million. Meticulously designed by

The Design Agency, select suites feature 10-ft. ceilings, laminate plank flooring, and kitchens with stone countertops and integrated appliances.

“Imperial Plaza is the gold standard in luxury condominium living, and these residences represent the pinnacle of that unique experience,” says Feldman, whose company is an industry leader with more than 35 years of experience developing landmark condominiums. “The community we’re creating here celebrates an extraordinary past while helping to write the next chapter in an exciting future for this entire neighbourhood.”

Call 416.925.2501 to book an appointment or visit the Blue Diamond sales centre at 1499 Yonge St. on Monday to Thursday between noon and 6 p.m.; or Saturday and Sunday between noon and 5 p.m. For more info on Blue Diamond, e-mail sales@bluediamondcondos.ca.

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Trending

Menkes begins demolition in Toronto’s Midtown

ON-SITE DEMOLITION has begun to make way for construction of The Eglinton, a new condominium by Menkes in the heart of Toronto’s hottest neighbourhood, Yonge and Eglinton.

This milestone brings The Eglinton one step closer to reality for those who want to live in a vibrant, walkable community close to eateries, entertainment, offices, schools and parks, and for savvy buyers who realize the neighbourhood’s growing appeal.

“This important milestone in the construction process is exciting not only for our team at Menkes, but for our buyers as well,” says Jared Menkes, vice president highrise residential.

“Demolition is a strong visual cue to purchasers and local residents that we are one step closer to making The Eglinton a reality — right in the heart of Toronto’s fastest growing neighbourhood.”

Transit is a top priority these days and it’s easy to get to any part of the city with The Eglinton’s convenient access to the Eglinton subway station and the Eglinton Crosstown LRT. The striking 34-storey glass tower designed

by Giannone Petricone Associates is set on the south side of Eglinton Avenue East, just blocks from the corner of Yonge and Eglinton.

Although the neighbourhood abounds with lifestyle choices, The Eglinton offers an

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impressive array of desired in-house amenities designed by Mike Niven Interior Design (MNID).

These include a state-of-the-art wireless lounge with private entertainment pods featuring WiFi and high definition screens, party space with dining area and gourmet catering kitchen, billiards room, theatre and fitness studio.

Recognizing the trend towards condo family living, The Eglinton has created a colourful dedicated kids’ room where youngsters can explore, play or enjoy music and books.

NAK Design Group has created the ideal outdoor setting for socializing or relaxing, with a landscaped terrace with sun deck, lounge seating, barbecue facilities and outdoor dining area, overlooking Forest Hill and North Toronto and the city skyline south to Lake Ontario.

Suites range from studios to two-bedroom layouts, with sizes from 359 to 871 sq. ft., and priced from the mid-$200s. Features and finishes include laminate flooring throughout, porcelain or ceramic tile floors in the bathroom and in-suite laundry area with stacked washer and dryer.

Kitchens feature cabinetry custom designed by Mike Niven Interior Design; quartz countertops with ceramic or porcelain backsplash; stainless steel under-mounted sinks with single lever faucet; and, brand name appliances. The master ensuite includes an MNID custom vanity with cultured marble top and integrated sink, full width mirror and soaker tub.

With demolition underway, purchasers are one step closer to enjoying all The Eglinton has to offer, including a prime location, dynamic neighbourhood, superbly designed building and amazing amenities. Occupancy of The Eglinton is anticipated for Fall 2018.

To learn more about The Eglinton, visit the Menkes condo centre at 770 Bay St., Toronto. Open from noon to 6 p.m. on Monday to Thursday, closed Friday and open on Saturday, Sunday and holidays from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call 416.591.7700, email eglinton@menkes.com or go to menkes.com.

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Getting your house in order

By Jayson Schwarz WHETHER YOU’RE purchasing a

home for the first time, are a seasoned buyer moving in the market or purchasing a retirement condominium, the very action of this significant investment in real estate represents a major life change.

There are a number of issues that you should consider in order to ensure that your house is in order.

1. How will I hold the title?

If more than one person is buying the property, it is necessary to decide how they will share the title.

There are two ways people can hold title together. The first is generally the way we hold title with our spouses or children, which is called “joint tenancy.” This means that upon the death of one of the parties, the remaining party automatically

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becomes the owner of the whole property without having to inherit it or having it pass through an estate. The reason is simply that all owners on title own the whole property rather than a part each.

The other way title can be held is as “tenants in common.” Here each party only owns the percentage allocated to them, although the physical part owned is not described. Upon the death of a tenant in common, his or her percentage of the ownership goes to their heirs in accordance with their will or law. Therefore, remember to discuss this issue when you go see your lawyer.

2. What about a will?

If you have a will, is it up to date and does it represent your current situation or state of affairs? It is important, especially if you have young children, to have your wills completed; not so much for the money, but for a clear resolution of the issue of custody if something

happens to both parents.

A will stops sibling disputes, takes care of who will look after children, keeps the government out of your affairs, allows for an orderly disposition of your assets, and will allow you to determine how you are to be buried.

A power of attorney is used when you are physically or mentally incapacitated — there are two kinds.

The first is for your body (what care you will or will not receive). Your representative will determine that.

The other is for the management of your financial affairs.

Now is the time to create a will.

Speak to your lawyer and ensure that this important matter is dealt with.

3. What about insurance?

You will need insurance for the house.

This is a great time to look at life and disability insurance, and determine if you should be insuring your mortgage in case something happens to the major wage earner.

Jayson Schwarz LL.M. is a Toronto real estate lawyer and partner in the law firm Schwarz Law LLP. Visit schwarzlaw.ca or email info@schwarzlaw.ca and give us your questions, concerns, critiques and quandaries.

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Returning for the second consecutive year, Lifeline was chosen as the recipient of the proceeds raised from Smashed — one of the development industry’s most successful fundraising events. Lifeline was formed by Lifetime Developments to provide aid and support for Toronto’s vulnerable and at-risk communities.

The 2015 event was an outstanding success that raised more than $200,000 for Lifeline, double the recordbreaking proceeds raised from 2014’s event.

“We are extremely impressed by, and grateful for, the participation of so many who helped make this year’s Smashed event such a hit,” says Brian Brown, vice president, Lifetime Developments. “The generosity of those supporting the event, including members of the development industry and friends of Lifetime, was overwhelming and demonstrates a shared concern for Torontonians in need,” says Brown.

Lifeline’s mission is to provide aid and support for Toronto’s homeless and at-risk communities by raising awareness and funds, and by facilitating various hands-on initiatives and on-the-street activities to improve the lives of those at risk. Lifeline is dedicated to building healthy communities and uses the funds raised to support local organizations and initiatives with an emphasis on youth on the street, food bank services, and counselling and educational services.

Since being founded in 2014, Lifetime Developments and Lifeline have supported a number of local charities and initiatives within the City of Toronto including: Second Harvest, Covenant House, Children’s Food Bank, Woodgreen, Eva’s Initiatives, Breakfast for Learning, Blessings in a Backpack, Baycrest, The Mikey Network and Unity Charity.

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By Joe Vaccaro

PEOPLE FROM AROUND the world

come to Ontario because of our quality of life and the opportunity for a better future.

The Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) welcomes 100,000 people every year. The provincial government believes that by 2041, the region will add three million residents — a 45-per-cent increase — for a total population of 13.5 million.

It is important that we have a plan in place to support growth and protect environmental features.

Ontario’s Greenbelt and the Growth Plan work together to protect and conserve areas while creating new communities and requiring changes in our existing neighbourhoods.

Ontario’s celebrated and cherished Greenbelt protects more than 1.8 million acres around the GGH. It needs to be improved and enhanced to help our communities create new animal and plant habitats, clean our water and provide new points of public access for residents to enjoy.

Investing in a Smart Greenbelt will improve our quality of life.

The Growth Plan was created to complement the Greenbelt — to answer the question of where we put those three million new people — in a thoughtful and proactive way.

These decisions impact every aspect of community building in our region, and everyone should have an opinion about it.

Acting as chair of the Greenbelt Growth Plan review panel, David Crombie was asked to help us

understand how connected these plans are to Ontario’s future.

Connecting the dots is always a challenge when discussing why and how new housing comes to communities.

It is sometimes difficult for existing neighbours to appreciate how new urban townhouses in midtown Toronto help protect rural agricultural lands. It is equally difficult to explain that a 40-storey condo built into a future subway station will improve the water service and prevent future basement flooding. It is even more difficult to explain that new GO service will require new transitinspired communities filled with people who will use GO and help focus growth to reduce congestion on our highways and roads.

The Ontario Home Builders’ Association has been trying to help connect those dots.

Working with the Pembina Institute, we released “Making Way

for Midrise: How to build more homes in walkable, transit-connected neighbourhoods,” a report that showed how intensification in transitoriented communities will allow some cities to build up instead of out.

Applying smart growth principles means building new housing and offices along subway and transit lines.

These communities will improve the quality of life for existing and new residents, while helping preserve productive farmland.

I often hear the familiar criticism about 1970s suburban sprawl, but today’s planning isn’t a Joni Mitchell song. Paving “paradise to put up a parking lot” isn’t an option; we need to connect the dots because we are all connected in this community.

The Greenbelt and Growth Plan are the cornerstones of progressive smart planning in Ontario. We are building better communities today because we all deserve to have the best quality of life.

Joe Vaccaro is the chief executive officer of the Ontario Home Builders’ Association, the voice of the building, land development and professional renovation industry in Ontario representing 4,000 member companies organized into 30 local associations across the province.

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Located at the southeast corner of Richmond Street East and Victoria Street, Yonge + Rich is perfectly situated between the Financial District and the St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood. City of Toronto Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong and other special guests were on hand for the ceremony.

“From its dynamic location, to its provocative architecture, outstanding amenities and luxurious finishes, Yonge + Rich represents the new standard of excellence for a condominium development in the heart of Toronto. We’re very proud to have accomplished such a great design while preserving and incorporating the existing heritage property,” said Christopher Wein, president, Great Gulf. “This development is unique in the fact that we have created two condominiums in one building: market units have been designed for the first 34 floors, with luxury units created for floors 35 to 45.

Each group of condominiums has its own lobby, elevators and amenities.

With an exceptional design team including the acclaimed Peter Clewes of architectsAlliance, Diego Burdi of Burdifilek International Design and DTAH landscape architects, Yonge + Rich raises the bar for savvy buyers who want to live in downtown Toronto.”

Great Gulf’s reputation as a premium condominium builder is a result of 40 years of experience and a commitment to superior design and cutting-edge technology. Yonge + Rich has two addresses, 25 Richmond St. E. and 20 Lombard St., embracing two outstanding residences in one tower, offering purchasers two distinct lifestyles — small to midsize suites on the lower floors up to 900 sq. ft., to larger suites on the upper floors up to 2,000 sq. ft.

With amazing balconies of up to 900 sq. ft., lush landscaping and incredible amenities including 24/7 concierge service, the building’s height will provide spectacular views. The base of the building will feature shops and a walkway under the tower that will offer a direct connection from Lombard Street to Richmond Street East. This podium is designed to complement the fourstorey red brick heritage building at the south end of the property.

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Tarion stands behind your new home’s construction

By Howard Bogach

BUYING A HOME is a milestone in a person’s life. It signifies achievement, stability and a place to lay down your roots. And with about 50,000 new homes being taken possession of each year across Ontario, that’s a lot of people’s time, investment and dreams for the future resting on these foundations.

For the majority of new-home owners, the experience is a positive one. Most builders stand behind their construction and make repairs when needed. But for some, the experience is not typical. They discover defects in their new home, and sometimes, their builder doesn’t make the proper repairs. Thankfully, all new homes in Ontario come with a seven-year warranty that is provided by your builder, and backed by Tarion.

Tarion is here to make sure the new home buying process is working.

We set the standards when it comes to licensing and after sales service delivery for warranty obligations. We step in when your builder cannot or will not fulfill their warranty obligations. And at the end of the day, we are here to ensure builders stand by their construction and provide you with the new home that you signed for.

Tarion’s registration process is designed to ensure builders have the competence and financial means to build homes. We list every registered builder in the Ontario Builder Directory, searchable on tarion.com.

Any builder that is not listed in this directory is not a registered builder in Ontario, and may be building illegally.

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If a builder isn’t registered with Tarion, it may be because they couldn’t pass a technical test or demonstrate solid finances.

We find that illegal building often leads to poorly constructed homes with Ontario Building Code violations and other serious defects. Illegal builders have run off with people’s deposits, or left them with homes that are unfinished and uninhabitable. Not too long ago, a couple came to Tarion looking for our help. They gave a builder almost $1 million to build them their dream home. The home was never completed and the builder took off with their money. We helped prosecute this builder who received a jail sentence for his crime. We also issued a deposit claim for the homebuyers.

It is not only stories like this that

emphasize the necessity of a Tarionbacked warranty. It is also the need for all new home builders to be held accountable to certain standards in construction and customer service in order to ensure the entire process is working. With almost 40 years of protecting new-home buyers, Tarion has registered close to two million new homes throughout the province and has continued to raise the bar in terms of standards in the new home building industry. And it all comes down to standing behind each and every new home, so that the new homeownership experience continues to be a positive one for Ontarians.

For more information on your new home warranty rights, visit tarion.com

Howard Bogach is president and CEO of Tarion Warranty Corp. His column appears monthly in New Home Guide. For more information about how Tarion helps new-home buyers, visit tarion.com or find us on Facebook at facebook.com/TarionWarrantyCorp.

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Advice | DESIGNER ADVICE

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WANT TO ELEVATE your condo look

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Area Rugs » Don’t want to commit to wallpaper? This is where a large area rug comes in to add that sense of richness and texture in a big way.

Even if you have beautiful hardwood floors, a large rug adds a layer of new texture (and optionally a pop of colour) while defining a seating or dining area, with a softness that adds

a sense of “home.” When it’s time for change, roll up the rug and place it in a new space, or resell it as vintage. » Size your rug to tuck fully under the furniture. For biggest impact run a custom sized rug from almost wall to wall in one area, leaving a 12-18-inch border of exposed floor. A custom cut plain (solid colour) carpet can achieve this look without breaking the budget.

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oversized gallery frames. » Using a grid of 10, 20-by-20 in. frames, you can fill an area over three ft. tall and 8 in. wide, perfect for livening up a wall in the sitting area or a hallway.

Wallpaper Murals » Another way to add the feeling of wallpaper without all the labour is to use a single roll of paper and hang it poster style across one accent wall (for the casual sophistication of a Paris apartment), or cut it to fill

Layered Lighting » No amount of pot lights in the ceiling can provide enough even lighting to unlock your space’s full potential. Plug-in sconces with beautiful cords are perfect for flanking

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a sofa or cabinet, and will help balance the heavy furniture piece with some extra light. » Try a long swing-arm sconce to add light over harder to reach places, like on a compact desk or over a favourite reading chair.

Headboards » Upgrading to an oversized, upholstered headboard can really fill in the look of a bedroom space, especially if you choose an extra tall style to give some play of heights.

Many companies supply standalone headboards that can be attached to any bed, so you can make this upgrade without changing your existing frame and mattress. » Choose an oatmeal beige to subtly contrast white walls, or use a royal blue for a restful pop of colour (and leave the sheets clean and white).

Regal Mouldings » Whenever possible now I usually

install extra deep baseboard (8 in. plus) in homes to give a high-end European look. You can upgrade just your baseboards to give your walls a new look, or for an even easier solution simply add an extra strip of moulding above the top of your baseboards to stretch the existing a little taller. » Also consider adding crown moulding, especially in places like ceiling coves or windowless bathrooms. It finishes the ceiling in a stately way that lends a sense of history.

Mixed Textures » Perfectly matched furniture can be pleasant, but sometimes lack in personality. Mixing different materials and textures gives a sense of energy, so try contrasting opposites, like warm wood versus sleek mirror, or crisp stainless steel against antiqued bronze, and mix different fabrics like leather and wool for different handfeels.

» A sofa with two chairs is a classic seating configuration, but there’s no rule that says the chairs have to be the same.

Try a low lounger for when you feel like sinking in, and a more formal upright seat for reading or conversation — mixing periods and silhouettes will give your home a little edge.

Flowers » A vase of fresh flowers isn’t only for magazine shoots — a few blossoms can add life to your space. One of my favourite clients would keep vivid carnation blossoms in bud vases and this simple touch gave a sense of care to her entire home. » In the bathroom blooms are extraunexpected; add a live tropical orchid to your vanity or perched on a stool next to the shower/tub.

For more decor inspiration (and to see plenty of brand new projects) check out the Toronto Interior Design Group portfolio at tidg.ca.

Yanic Simard is New Condo Guide’s design editor, principal designer of award-winning Toronto Interior Design Group (tidg.ca), and regular guest expert on City’s Cityline.

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CALGARY, EDMONTON and other markets already experiencing a cooling are expected to be among the cities hardest hit by the federal government’s new minimum down payment requirement.

Finance Minister Bill Morneau on Dec. 11 announced changes to the rules for government-backed mortgage insurance, intended to contain risks in the housing market, reduce taxpayer exposure and support long-term stability.

Effective Feb. 15, 2016, the minimum down payment for new insured mortgages will increase from five per cent to 10 per cent for the portion of the house price above $500,000. The five-per-cent minimum down payment for properties up to $500,000 remains unchanged.

The move represents a graduated approach to increasing the down payment requirement proportionally to the cost of a home. Canadians who already hold mortgages will not be affected by this announcement.

“The government’s role in housing is to set and maintain a framework that is equitable, stable and sustainable,” Morneau says. “The actions taken today prudently address emerging vulnerabilities in certain housing markets, while not overburdening other regions. They also rebalance government support for the housing sector to promote long-term stability and balanced economic growth.

“This measure will increase homeowner equity, which plays a key role in maintaining a stable and secure housing market and economy over the long term,” he adds. “It also protects all homeowners, including many middle class Canadians whose greatest investment is in their homes.”

In making the announcement, Morneau also highlighted the increases in guarantee fees for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC)-sponsored securitization programs, announced by CMHC. So, what might all this mean for consumers?

For those in Calgary, Edmonton and even Victoria, BC, the move could have the unintended consequences of imparting additional cooling on already chilly markets.

CIBC Deputy Chief Economist Benjamin Tal says the largest impact will be felt in Calgary, due to the large share of high-ratio mortgages. In this city, the new measures are estimated to impact about 10 per cent of new sales, while in Toronto the figure is five per cent; in Vancouver, just 2.5 per cent.

Overall, the ramifications of the move should be fairly minimal. “It will only affect a small number of buyers,” James Laird, president of mortgage broker CanWise Financial, told YPNextHome. “People in the affected group may need to rent a little bit longer until they save the extra

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down payment required. They may still buy where they’re planning to by getting help from family. Or they may still buy right away, but buy a slightly smaller home than they were planning to.”

The changes primarily target high-end homebuyers — “two young professionals earning pretty good incomes,” Laird adds. “They are purchasing in this $500,000 to $1 million bracket.

“The other thing to think about is that it really shouldn’t affect non-first-time homebuyers. Presumably, they’d be selling their previous home to buy another home, and there’d be enough equity in their home.”

Toronto-based mortgage broker and wealth planner Calum Ross expects the new rules to cause a spike in activity before the deadline.

“Unexpected changes to the market that make access to capital more difficult historically have had a significant short-term impact, followed by an adjustment,” he told YPNextHome.

“Expect market activity to go up substantially on homes priced between $500,000 and $1 million through until the deadline. Personally, the only surprise part of this announcement is why they didn’t do this sooner. The fact people were able to do five per cent down beyond $500,000 was ridiculous to begin with. Homeownership is a privilege, not a right.”

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Not that it doesn’t offer options for leisure activities, particularly around Bloor and Rathburn, with parks and trails aplenty, but there is a distinct commercial vibe. Subway to work, drive to Sherway for shopping or take in a flick at the Queensway Cineplex VIP. But casual strolling to shops, restaurants and spas? Not so much.

Vibe You’ll get a different feel depending on where you are. The Queensway is enjoying a spate of development, with new midrise condos and retail expansion to complement existing commercial presence. Head north and you’ll pass through a mix of industrial areas and small retail plazas, with older single-family homes in

quieter residential streets. Highrise rentals are also prevalent.

Meet the neighbours There’s a large contingent of families with children, mostly in the six to 14 years age range. NHL player David Clarkson and his family were among them – until early 2014. He lived in the area around Kipling and Bloor, often taking the subway to “work” at the Air Canada Centre.

Planes, trains & automobiles Islington-City Centre West boasts an excellent location – with proximity to Hwy. 427 and the QEW, as well as Kipling station where the GO Train connects with the TTC’s Bloor subway line. Heavy truck traffic is noticeable in the southern area populated by light industry and big box stores, but head north through

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the residential streets around Bloor and Burnhamthorpe and you’ll find lots of greenspace and paths.

Real estate Residential streets in the north are quiet, with large mature trees and nice lots, as well as plenty of rental options. Motorist traffic along the Queensway can test your patience at times, especially heading east during the morning rush hour, while the industrial plazas and warehouses around North Queen apply a bit of a blue-collar feel to the area.

Wayne Karl is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and business. He can be reached at wayne.karl@ypnexthome.ca or follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl

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According to Carmen Dragomir of esQape Design, the design firm enlisted by developer Diam Developments to appoint the interiors, “This 882-sq.-ft., two-bedroom-plus-den model is laid out beautifully and can fit the needs of everyone from singles to couples and families,” Dragomir says. “The second bedroom could serve as a guest bedroom, nursery or studio. Owners might use the den as a dining area or home office. These multi-functional spaces make the most of every square foot.”

The model is appointed with mostly standards, so “people really see the quality,” Dragomir says.“ The kitchen island Caesarstone countertop is standard, but the waterfall side panels are upgrades. Other than that, the kitchen features and finishes are standard.”

Among these are 9-ft. ceilings (10 ft. in penthouses), five kitchen appliances, quartz kitchen countertops, and laminate flooring that resembles wood in a light colour. “The flooring contrasts with the darker kitchen we chose,” she adds. “With the dark cabinetry resembling furniture and creating a background for the other furniture, the kitchen ties in seamlessly with the rest of the open-concept living area.” esQape Design also added wall frames that make the furnishings in front of them stand out as focal points. “Anyone can add a wall frame like this to add an interesting visual dimension.”

Another approach that spurred their choices for decor and accessories is an eclectic design approach. “Empty nesters and other couples and families often move into a condo having collected items from their travels over the years.

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This suite is a great example of how you can combine modern decor grounded in transitional, or even in some cases, traditional items.

The sofa is a contemporary shape with transitional tufting, and the matching coffee and end table have marble tops with transitional curved metal bases.”

Dragomir used frames again in the two bedrooms, but with opposite colours to illustrate how much flexibility people have to personalize their space. The ensuite is done in a tone-on-tone palette that complements the white, light gray and light taupe used throughout the suite. “The use of neutrals really helps people personalize their surroundings, because they can change their look with splashes of colour in furnishings and accessories,” Dragomir explains. To bring the elements together, Dragomir used accents in green and yellow in keeping with the condominium’s logo.

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Ideal Developments shares this same philosophy, and to this end established the BuildHaven program.

The BuildHaven program gives Ideal Developments homebuyers the power to make a true difference without lifting a hand or spending an extra dollar. We call it BuildHaven and what it means, is this: for every home that Ideal Developments sells, we will also build a home for a deserving family in the developing world.

In summer 2015, Ideal Developments successfully launched Modern Manors, a unique collection of 60 modern-inspired homes in Richmond Hill, starting from the 400s with sizes ranging from 885 sq. ft. to 1,329 sq. ft. These homes feature an abundance of outdoor living space, including rooftop terraces and patios, suites that are appointed with the finest finishes, open concept layouts, and professional-inspired kitchens that deliver the ultimate culinary experience.

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BuildHaven speaks to the heart of what Ideal Developments is all about. A home builder who wants to make the lives of their customers and the world a better place at the same time.

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The Clover on Yonge 416-485-3000 • from $220,000 88 14J 118 PEMBERTON GROUP The Urban Townhome Collection 416-546-6605 • from $2200,000 Insert 15K 149 CAMROST - FELCORP Blue Diamond at Imperial Plaza 416-925-2501 • from $350,000 1 15I 150 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES Studio on Richmond 647-352-7736 • from $300,000 25 15M 190 CRESFORD DEVELOPMENT CORP. 1000 Bay 416-485-3000 • from $390,000 88 15J 217 PEMBERTON GROUP TEN93 Queen West 416-546-6355 • from $280,000 Insert 12F 2 GREAT GULF Yonge+Richmond 416-499-8883 • from $470,000 16K 2 CONCORD ADEX FWD at Concord CityPlace 416-813-0999 • • 13F 3 CONCORD ADEX Quartz at Concord CityPlace 416-813-2999 • • 15M 3 CONCORD ADEX Spectra at Concord CityPlace 416-813-0999 • • 15N 3 CONCORD ADEX Grand Parade 2 at Concord CityPlace 416-813-0999 • 15M 3 CONCORD ADEX Parade TWO Park Collection at Concord CityPlace 416-813-0999 • from $308,000 15M 4 GAIRLOCH INVESTMENTS 383 Sorauren 383sorauren.com from $265,000 9M 4 CENTRESTONE URBAN DEVELOPMENTS INC. 383 Sorauren 416-588-0383 from $265,000 9L 5 ONNI GROUP OF COMPANIES Garrison at the Yards 416-260-2600 • from $190,000 14N 5 ONNI GROUP OF COMPANIES West Lake 416-260-2600 • from $240,000 14N 5 CONCORD ADEX Newton at Concord CityPlace 416-813-0999 • 12F 6 CRESFORD DEVELOPMENT CORP. Merton Yonge Condominiums 416-484-1900 • from $450,000 14E 6 CRESFORD DEVELOPMENT CORP. NXT2/Phase Two 416-977-5300 • • from $210,000 5F 6 CRESFORD DEVELOPMENT CORP. NXT at Windermere By the Lake 416-977-5300 • • from $350,000 5F 7 THE DANIELS CORPORATION The Parkside Collection 416-351-1844 • from $700,000 8L 8 CRESFORD DEVELOPMENT CORP. NXT 2 416-977-5300 • • from $300,000 8N 9 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES VU 416-970-9500 • • from $370,000 16L 9 CITYZEN Riverside in Pine Grove 416-746-1234 3F 10 EMPIRE COMMUNITIES The HUB 416-784-3482 • from $250,000 9F 11 TRIDEL CORPORATION Sherwood at Huntington 416-485-1900 • from $1000,000 18G 12 NORTH DRIVE INVESTMENT The High Park 416-670-3699 • from $300,000 8L 12 NORTH DRIVE INVESTMENT Picnic 416-670-3699 • from $400,000 8L 13 STREETCAR DEVELOPMENT Trinity Lofts 416-690-2988 • from $330,000 19L 14 CANALFA GROUP Liberty Place 416-537-0047 • • from $170,000 12N 15 TRIDEL CORPORATION 101 Erskine 416-480-0700 • from $286,000 14D 16 FREED 155 REDPATH 416-996-5428 • from $210,000 14D 16 FREED 150 REDPATH redpathcondos.com • from $200,000 14D 16 CAPITAL DEVELOPMENTS 150 REDPATH redpathcondos.com • from $200,000 14D 17 ROCKPORT GROUP The Nest 416-223-0003 • from $250,000 11H 18 URBAN CAPITAL River City 416-862-0505 • • from $250,000 18L 18 URBAN CAPITAL River City 2 416-862-0505 • • from $500,000 18L 18 MONARCH CORPORATION Riva del Lago 647-347-5930 • from $359,000 24C 18 MATTAMY HOMES Riva del Lago 416-495-3544 • from $359,000 24C 19 KINGSTONE ROAD DEVELOPMENT The Glen 416-694-3333 • from $255,000 23H 19 STREETCAR DEVELOPMENT The Southwood 416-750-7506 • from $300,000 23H 20 LIFETIME DEVELOPMENTS Whitehaus Condominiums whitehaus.ca • from $250,000 14M 21 GREENLAND GROUP King Blue Condos 416-599-1355 • from $215,000 12N 22 MONARCH CORPORATION Picasso on Richmond 416-495-3549 • from $290,000 14M 22 TRIDEL CORPORATION Ten York 416-596-9888 • from $1020,000 12F 22 MATTAMY HOMES Picasso on Richmond 416-495-3549 • from $290,000 14M 23 TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES The College 416-363-4800 • from $350,000 M14 24 GREENPARK HOMES Axiom Condominiums 647-352-4077 • from $225,000 17L 25 TRIDEL CORPORATION Spadina Queen 416-661-1949 • from $350,000 15D 25 TRIDEL CORPORATION SQ2 416-661-1949 • 15D 26 BAZIS INC. One Yorkville 416-519-2911 • from $398,000 15I 27 THE DANIELS CORPORATION One Park Place South Tower 416-955-0559 • from $320,000 18K 28 EMPIRE COMMUNITIES Water Tower at Eau Du Soleil 416-503-3328 • from $350,000 25B 29 PINNACLE INTERNATIONAL Success Tower at Pinnacle Centre 416-360-0673 • from $750,000 17M 29 PINNACLE INTERNATIONAL 33 Bay Residences at Pinnacle Centre 416-925-3325 • from $375,000 17M 30 BUENA VISTA DEVELOPMENTS Bespoke Towns 419-239-8181 • from $550,000 22J *TH: Townhomes, Highlighted listings are advertised in this issue of Condo Guide. Attention Builders - Want to add your community to our maps?

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Phase One 416-537-0047 • from $409,000 11F West Side mintowestside.com • • from $220,000 13M B Side Minto West Side bsidecondos.com • • from $220,000 13M The Uptown Residences 416-987-3500 • from $950,000 16J The Selby theselbycondos.com • 16J The Rosedale on Bloor 416-928-9997 • from $220,000 16I The Brant Park 416-368-5262 • from $262,000 14M Foundry Lofts 416-531-7760 from $399,000 9I The Brownstones 5 416-531-7760 • from $350,000 9I Brownstones 416-531-7760 • from $305,000 9I East Fiftyfive 416-861-9559 • from $275,000 17L East Fiftyfive 416-861-9559 • from $275,000 17L Design Haus mydesignhaus.ca • from $250,000 14K The Upper Canada Condominium 416-489-5194 • from $1800,000 14G The Upper Canada Condominiums 416-489-5194 • from $1.8,000 14G 2221 Yonge 647-350-2221 • from $320,000 14D East Condos & Lofts 416-368-5262 • from $310,000 16M On The Danforth onthedanforthcondo.com • from $250,000 23G The Bartholomew Downtown East 416-955-0559 • from $300,000 18K RC3 416-221-3939 • from $280,000 17M East United Toronto Condos 416-642-7870 • from $200,000 18L East United Toronto Condos 416-642-7870 • from $200,000 18L East United Toronto Condos 416-642-7870 • from $250,000 18L Schoolhouse 416-979-1333 • from $595,000 13I Art Shoppe Condos artshoppecondos.com • from $200,000 14D J Davis House jdavishouse.com • • from $320,000 15F Flatiron Lofts 416-368-5262 from $243,000 20J 300 Front Street West 416-217-0300 • from $324,000 15M Atmosphere 416-217-0300 • from $1200,000 15M One Eleven Condominiums & Lofts 647-351-4111 • from $320,000 13M One Eleven Condominiums & Lofts 647-351-4111 • from $320,000 13M Pier 27 Waterlink 416-367-3456 • from $800,000 17N Gooderham Condos at The Distillery 416-361-1322 • from $390,000 18L One Bloor Residences 416-922-0081 • from $580,000 15I The King East 416-368-5262 • from $435,000 18L King West 647-341-1731 • from $346,000 13N Four Seasons Private Residences Toronto 416-775-7500 • from $1900,000 15I Four Seasons Private Residences Toronto 416-775-7500 • from $1900,000 15I Seventy Seven Charles Yorkville 416-203-7034 • from $2100,000 14J Market Wharf 416-861-8181 • from $260,000 17M Library District Condominiums 416-861-8181 • from $222,000 17M Brownstones in Davenport Village 416-531-7760 from $245,000 9J Brownstones on the Park 416-531-7760 • from $260,000 9J Charlie 416-927-9772 • from $960,000 14M Ivory On Adelaide 647-341-1731 • from $279,000 17L 158 Front Condominiums 158front.com • from $290,000 17L Exhibit 416-967-7778 • 14I Exhibit 416-967-7778 • 14I Exhibit 416-967-7778 • 14I U Condominiums 416-546-6605 • from $750,000 15K One Park West 416-955-0559 • from $406,000 18J One Park Place Condominiums 416-955-0559 • from $200,000 18J Festival Tower 416-203-2020 • from $350,000 M14 The Pinnacle on Adelaide 416-596-1600 • from $350,000 15M X2 416-927-0080 • from $500,000 16J X2 416-927-0080 • from $303,000 16J Bisha Hotel & Residences 416-637-2211 • from $274,000 16M 88 Scott 416-216-8588 • 17M Art Condos 416-535-7775 • from $530,000 12N Riverhouse at the Old Mill 416-766-7343 • from $1592,000 5L Two Old Mill 416-645-7022 • from $356,000 5L Old Mill 416-645-7022 • from $450,000 5L RCM I on University 647-351-9247 • from $393,000 14M Queen & Portland 416-363-4800 • from $315,000 15I Post House Condominium 416-964-2777 • from $350,000 16L Chaz Yorkville Condos 416-922-0045 • from $400,000 16J Chaz Yorkville Condos 416-922-0045 • from $400,000 16J 12 Degrees 416-408-1200 • from $350,000 15L The Berwick 416-922-9425 from $280,000 14E The Mercer 416-597-6940 • from $350,000 15M Imperial Plaza 647-346-3799 • from $450,000 15I Yorkville Plaza 416-966-3003 • from $350,000 15I Cumberland Tower - Yorkville Plaza II 416-966-3003 • from $350,000 15I Backstage on the Esplanade 416-777-2533 17M Backstage on the Esplanade 416-777-2533 17M Vero 416-798-7070 from $250,000 17M Tableau Condominiums 416-591-8887 • • from $450,000 15L Tableau Condominiums 416-591-8887 • • from $350,000 15L Tableau Condominiums 416-591-8887 • • from $350,000 15L Carmelina 416-423-8500 • from $325,000 23J The Yorkville Condominiums 416-987-3344 • • from $550,000 15G The Bond Condominiums 416-546-7525 • • 15G L Tower 416-777-2533 • from $410,000 17L Perspective Condos 416-242-3500 from $300,000 4H thirtytwo Camden 416-860-0060 • from $240,000 14L 8 Gladstone 416-690-9009 • from $335,000 M12 133 Hazelton Residence 416-926-9900 • 14I 210 Simcoe 416-217-0210 • from $420,000 15M Five Condos 416-928-0555 • • from $375,000 15J Five Condos 416-928-0555 • • from $375,000 15J Rise 416-546-7399 • • from $290,000 12H Neon 416-987-7878 • from $470,000 14D The Carlaw 416-690-8588 • from $200,000 19K Allure Condominiums 416-487-7600 • from $350,000 14F Cinema Tower Condominiums 416-203-2020 • from $450,000 14M FAD Condos 416-815-1818 • from $250,000 14M 30 Roe 416-915-3812 • from $397,000 14E INDX 416-987-4639 • 16M INDX 416-987-4639 • 16M The Carnaby 416-690-9009 • from $250,000 12M Noir 416-977-8780 • from $250,000 15M 90 Niagara 416-981-0036 from $347,000 14O James 416-214-9900 from $282,000 14O SIXTY Colborne 416-601-0060 • from $300,000 16L SIXTY Colborne 416-598-7775 • from $300,000 16L Upper Beach Townes 416-693-7500 • from $551,000 24G The Massey Tower 416-966-0197 • • from $320,000 16L 109OZ 416-531-4844 • from $300,000 12M The Sterling 416-777-2533 • • from $230,000 9L Canary District Condominiums 416-603-7576 • from $250,000 18L Canary Park Condominiums 416-603-7576 • from $250,000 18L Wallace Walk 416-531-1818 • from $210,000 9L TEN93 Queen West 905-326-4100 • from $280,000 12F Smart House 416-292-0219 • from $442,000 15L Smart House 416-292-0219 • from $442,000 15L Duke Condos junctionlife.ca 8K King Charlotte 416-368-5262 • from $575,000 15M Theatre Park 416-368-5262 • from $537,000 16M The Harlowe 416-363-1771 • from $344,000 15M FWD at Concord CityPlace 416-813-0999 • • 15M

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The Village Residences 647-622-8408 • from $350,000 35 20D Southside Residences at Gramercy Park southsidecondos.ca • from $190,000 43 13E Gibson Square 416-730-9722 • from $856,000 Insert 17C Scenic on Eglinton 416-805-1781 • from $300,000 25 23G Sonic lindvest.com • from $210,000 61 23G Fifth on the Park 416-492-0001 • from $250,000 45 24C World on Yonge CondoHomeShow.ca • from $280,000 37 18A Opus 416-813-2999 • • 22C 128 Connect Condos connectfairview.com 24C The Avanti Condominiums 416-636-0400 from $390,000 17C VISTO vistocondos.ca from $220,000 8E Westhaven 416-792-6655 • from $633,000 23G Hullmark Centre 416-733-2883 • from $524,000 18D Aristo at Avonshire 416-730-0300 • from $383,000 18D The Brownstones at Westown lindvest.com from $330,000 4C Tango at Concord Park Place 416-813-2999 • • from $236,000 22C Discovery at Concord Park Place 416-813-2999 • 22C Discovery II at Concord Park Place 416-813-2999 • • from $210,000 22C Tango2 at Concord Park Place 416-813-2999 • from $265,000 22C Omega On The Park 416-813-2999 • • 22C SOUL mysoulcondos.ca from $250,000 25C Pearl 2 Condominiums 416-512-1818 • 17C Beacon beaconcondos.ca • from $290,000 17C Emerald Park 416-221-8802 • from $188,000 17C Emerald Park 416-221-8802 • from $188,000 17C Emerald Park 416-221-8802 • from $188,000 17C Insignia Residences at Bayview Village 416-304-1212 from $350,000 20C 5959 Yonge Street 416-222-5959 • from $289,000 18A Vida at Bayview Village 416-304-1212 from $200,000 20D Diva Condo DivaCondo.com from $225,000 11C Tea Garden Condos teagardencondos.com • from $250,000 19C The Ravine 416-850-2489 • • from $250,000 25E The Ravine 416-850-2489 • • from $250,000 25E Lotus Condominiums 416-222-8338 • from $299,000 19C Marquette Urban Towns 416-551-9767 • from $300,000 14E Briar Hill madisonhomes.ca • • from $390,000 12F Argento 416-663-1818 • from $350,000 22E Scala 416-730-0300 • from $300,000 22C The Yorkdale Condominiums 416-781-9990 • from $170,000 12E The Yorkdale Condominiums 416-781-9990 • from $170,000 12E Alto at Atria 416-645-8866 • from $288,000 25D The Palm Condominium Residences 416-306-1000 • from $400,000 17B Portrait Condominiums 416-282-9600 • from $300,000 13C 88 416-915-3805 • from $330,000 18C Flo Condominiums 647-799-0356 • from $250,000 18C Emerald City Condominiums 416-492-0001 • from $250,000 24C Dreamtower At Emerald City 416-492-0001 • from $248,000 24C Biyu Emerald City biyucondos.com • from $250,000 24C The Colours of Emerald City coloursofemeraldcity.com • from $250,000 24C Posh Condominiums 905-771-0134 • from $544,000 16A Treviso Condominiums 416-787-8882 • from $203,000 12F Treviso II 416-787-8882 • from $250,000 12F Treviso III 416-787-8882 • from $250,000 12F The Station 416-398-9777 • from $305,000 12D Trio at Atria 416-645-8866 from $255,000 24C LIV Lofts 416-445-5638 • from $250,000 22F NY Place 416-221-3939 • from $250,000 19C NY2 416-221-3939 from $250,000 19C Canterbury 647-352-2130 • • from $700,000 19F Flaire Condos 416-445-8868 • from $320,000 22F

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Y GRAND PALACE By: Guizzetti Developments City: Richmond Hill Register now for luxury condominiums on Yonge Street, in the heart of Richmond Hill. www.grandpalace.ca

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Kylemore Communities’ annual holiday party Hundreds of toys collected for York Region families

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Mariam Aboutaam, Judy Stollery, Patrick O’Hanlon, Frank Spaziani and volunteers from the Unionville Alliance Church, Russell Foy and Klaus Meyer.

KYLEMORE COMMUNITIES’ trades, staff and suppliers have once again answered the call to help brighten the holidays for York Region families at Christmas. In mid-November, the Markham-based luxury home builder held its annual holiday party and welcomed 400 guests who were asked to bring a new toy.

For a third consecutive year, the toys collected were donated to the Christmas Food and Toy Drive organized

by Unionville Alliance Church (UAC), which in turn distributes hampers to families in the area. Russell Foy, UAC Hampers of Hope volunteer, was on hand to receive the toys. “We are extremely grateful to Kylemore and their many partners for the wonderful boost our annual toy drive receives. With their support we have been able to increase the number of families we help at this time of year,” he said.

Well known for his philanthropy and charitable work, Patrick O’Hanlon, president, Kylemore Communities said, “Lending a hand to help others is what unites a community and strengthens our ties to each other. It is part of our DNA to give generously and it’s heartwarming to know that the Christmas season will be brighter for many children because of the generous donations our guests made to the toy drive.”

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Over the past eight years, the Annual Kylemore Kares Charity Golf Tournament has raised more than $1 million for charity. These funds assist charities and non-profit organizations throughout the year.

Since 1997, Kylemore has been developing the master-planned Angus Glen Community in Markham. A neighbourhood of almost 1,100 homes, parks, two 18hole championship golf courses, shops and restaurants, Angus Glen is the recipient of a prestigious 2014 Markham Design Excellence Award and Building Industry and Land Development (BILD) Association’s pinnacle 2013 Places to Grow Community of the Year Award.

Kylemore’s sales centre is at 285 Angus Glen Blvd., south off Major MacKenzie Road, west of Kennedy Road. Hours are Monday to Thursday, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday by appointment only. For more information, call 905.887.9950 or visit kylemorecommunities.com.

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Next stop, Aldershot: StationWest presented by Adi Development Group sets a new model for transit-oriented development 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 dependent on congested highways.

Adi Development Group addresses this major concern, offering a lifestyle shift: homes that offer a 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 $400s. Twoand 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, with quiet walkways and parkland. Clever wayfinding creates separate pathways for residents and visitors connecting pedestrians and cyclists to the station.

“We as developers need to be thinking about how to restore the balance between comfort and convenience. At StationWest,

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you can walk out of your door and onto the train while still coming home to a quiet, green neighbourhood,” says Saud Adi, COO of Adi Development Group.

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 cutting-edge 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. 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 Union31. Outdoor space has been prioritized; each home opens to an expansive rooftop balcony or spacious backyard.

From the Waterdown Village to the shopping districts of Aldershot’s Plains Road, StationWest offers urban accessibility, celebrated parkland at the Royal Botanical Gardens, and 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.” says Adi. Launching early 2016, phase one of StationWest will offer spacious layouts ranging from two- to three-bedrooms. Register now to be among the first to preview this anticipated community at adidevelopments.com.

For more information email stationwest@adidevelopments.com.

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First-time homebuyers: Three steps required to get into the market

By Alyssa Richard

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PURCHASING A HOME will be one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make. If you’re just starting to look, there are a few steps you’ll need to take before you can buy a home.

Determine how much you can afford First, you have to determine what you can afford. Your affordability is based on your household income, your current monthly debt payments and the costs associated with owning a home (such as property taxes, heating costs, and condo fees).

A lender will also look at two ratios to figure out how large your mortgage can be. The first is called the gross debt service ratio. Your monthly housing costs (principal and interest, taxes, and heating costs) shouldn’t be more than 32 per cent of your gross income. The second is called the total debt service ratio, which includes your housing costs as well as any loan expenses (such as credit card and line of credit payments, and car loans or leases).

This ratio shouldn’t be higher than 40 per cent of your gross income.

You also have to come up with enough money to make a down payment. You’ll need to have a minimum of five per cent. If you’re able to come up with a down payment of 20 per cent or more, you won’t need mortgage loan insurance.

And you should also have money saved for closing costs, which could be between 1.5 and four per cent of the purchase price of your property.

Dip into savings Once you’ve determined how much you’ll need, you’ll have to find a source for your down payment and closing costs, one of which can be your RRSP. Under the Home Buyers’ Plan, you can withdraw up to $25,000 from your RRSP on a tax-free basis as long as the funds have been in the plan for more than 90 days. If you’re purchasing a property with a partner who’s also a first-time buyer, you’ll each be able with withdraw $25,000.

Keep in mind that the money has to be paid back starting the second year after you make the withdrawal and

you have up to 15 years to repay the amount. If you don’t make an annual payment, you’ll have to declare it as taxable income on your tax return for that year.

If your RRSPs or other savings aren’t enough, your family may be able to help you. In fact, an April 2015 BMO survey found 42 per cent of first-time buyers expect their parents or relatives to help pay for their first home.

Shop for a mortgage It can pay to shop around. If you and your partner go with the first mortgage rate you find, you could end up paying a lot more.

Let’s assume the following: you plan on buying a $500,000 home with a $400,000 mortgage, your amortization period will be 25 years, and you have a five-year fixed rate of 3.5 per cent. That means your total mortgage payment will be $1,997 a month.

But if you do a little research, you could save some money. If you’re able to get a mortgage with a fiveyear fixed rate of 2.5 per cent, your payments will be $1,792, a difference of $205 a month or $2,460 a year.

That’s why you should look for the best mortgage rates.

You need to be ready financially before you’re able to purchase a property. Knowing what steps are involved to become a first-time homebuyer will allow you to start your search for buying a home.

Alyssa Richard is the founder and CEO of ratehub.ca, a mortgage rate comparison site that aims to empower Canadians to make smart financial decisions.

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Five points to help you

create a sweet sleep retreat

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AS COLD WEATHER SETS in and the days get shorter and shorter, ensuring

our bedrooms feel like sanctuaries becomes so much more important.

The bedroom is such an easy place to overlook — and in my experience, it’s often the last place busy parents will invest time and money. To ensure you get the best sleep possible, here are some essential steps to creating the best sleep retreat.

1. Get the best mattress you can afford We spend a third of our day sleeping — so your mattress is a product that is absolutely worth investing in! While it might be scary to look at a high ticket price on a premium mattress, remember that a good mattress can last anywhere from 5-10 years or longer. So a $2,500 mattress amortized over this length of time ends up costing around the same price as your daily cup of coffee. And do ensure you try before you buy — don’t be shy to lie down and toss and turn in the store to make sure it’s a perfect fit.

2. Keep it dark Keeping a room dark plays a huge impact on quality of sleep for both adults and children. Before going to bed, put lights on a dimmer (an easy change an electrician can do if you don’t have them currently) to mentally prepare your body for rest. Then ensure you have black out window coverings for the best light fastness. In children’s rooms especially, I love using side channels that a company like Budget Blinds can install to keep light out from the small gaps that typically occur on the sides of roller shades.

3. Keep it dramatic I love creating cozy bedrooms. In my space I used a deep indigo blue called Krimson Lake by CIL Paints. It is absolutely a myth that dark colours are inappropriate for small spaces — in a small space dark paint can make a room feel cozy, dramatic and inviting. I took the drama one step further by installing applied moulding from Metrie’s Very Square collection. Applied moulding painted out the same colour as the walls is a modern take on a more traditional architectural application.

4. Keep it clean Commit to keeping the bedroom the cleanest room in the house. At the end of a chaotic day, who wants to return to chaos? Commit to using laundry hampers, to putting clean laundry away immediately and to making the bed daily. Making the bed, if you don’t do so already, is a really simple task that will yield huge wins and build momentum for keeping the rest of the room tidy as well.

5. Make it smell good I use an essential oil diffuser in the bedroom in the morning to get me energized and in the evening to get my body ready for sleep. A few drops of lavender essential oil diffused in the room makes everything smell good and can do wonders to calm the nerves and aid in relaxation. For further help getting the best sleep try a herbal supplement like Pascoflair’s passionflower to de-stress and aid in restlessness. And absolutely remember to not let the bedroom become a dumping ground for mess — you deserve a great night’s sleep and a restful retreat after a long busy day. Commit to giving yourself this gift everyday!

Lisa Canning runs Lisa Canning Interiors specializing in two-hour in-home interior design consultations. She blogs at Lisa Canning: Blueprints for a Beautiful Life. Look for the hashtag #canningreno on her social media streams to see her own home renovation looked like.

Five New Year’s resolutions for your home Ringing in a new year doesn’t change who you are, unless you let it. It’s a marker in time, a point from which you can decide to make a change. A fresh year can bring fresh perspective and so many people use January 1st to make resolutions — leave the old bad habits behind with the old year and step into the new year full of good intentions for a better you. New Year’s resolutions can be anything from bettering your health to changing your attitude. How about bettering your home!

Here are five great New Year’s resolutions for your home:

1. Clean

It’s easy to get into a rut with your cleaning. You do the same tasks and take care of the same things in your regular routine.

Take a look around and see what really needs attention and then make it your resolution to add that to the cleaning routine.

2. Streamline

It may be old, damaged, or just not fit your decor, but you can’t get rid of it. It’s now or never.

You don’t have enough room in your home — or your headspace

— for clutter so either find a purpose for it or give it away to someone that can.

See Elisa Krovblit’s full list of New Year’s resolutions for the home online. Read the full story…

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