GTA New Condo Guide - May 7, 2016

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EXPLORING OAKWOOD-VAUGHAN

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

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Deciding to move is easy Looking for a new place can be overwhelming. The stress of finding something suitable, plus the pressure to sign legally binding contracts can create a lot of anxiety.

However, anxiety can be controlled — if not eliminated — by managing two important factors: how prepared you are financially and how knowledgable you are about the process. This includes the details of your transaction, what is expected from you from a legal standpoint and all of your financial obligations.

With so much information available these days on the web, it’s easy to

get distracted. For tips and financial advice, and the latest property listings available across Canada, check out this issue and our website, YPNextHome.ca. Not only will you find an easy way to connect with prospective properties, you’ll be able to dig deep on details such as costs, neighbourhood information and much more.

Deciding to move is easy, finding a place that matches your criteria can be the tough part. Let us help. Drop us a line and let us know if you have any questions or comments. We’d love to hear from you.

Looking for lifestyle?

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Sometimes a move isn’t about size, location or price — sometimes it’s all about lifestyle. The luxurious advantage of a condo is that condos are developed with lifestyle in mind — from onsite amenities to prime placement within vital communities.

So how do you know where to move once you’ve decided your home doesn’t offer the lifestyle you desire?

We’d like to think we’re making that an easy insight to discover.

We feature a neighbourhood each issue, with a wealth of additional

information available online at YPNextHome.ca. We’ve developed over 2,700 neighbourhood tours, with expert guides and some celeb-hosted videos to offer you great insight and data on potential neighbourhods. This will help inform you on what location might be the right fit for you.

Enjoy this issue of Condo Guide.

We’ve got everything from preconstruction to move-in ready this issue. You’ll also find some great advice in our magazine and online.

Check us out at YPNextHome.ca.

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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).

PRESIDENT, YELLOW PAGES NEXTHOME

Jacqueline Hill EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Susan Legge DIRECTOR OF SALES

Moe Lalani ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

Anne-Marie Breen

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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.

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER, NEW HOME & CONDO GUIDE SOUTH WESTERN ONTARIO

Susan Maxwell ART DIRECTOR

Daiana Garay SENIOR EDITORS

Elisa Krovblit Lydia McNutt (on leave) Jackie Marchildon

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.

EDITOR

Sonia Bell CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Wayne Karl Sara Duck (on leave) DESIGN EDITOR

Yanic Simard

CONDO PRO

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.

STAT CHAT

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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QUICK TIPS

HELLEN BUTTIGIEG Hellen Buttigieg is a certified professional organizer, life coach, TV host and owner of We Organize U. Visit her website, weorganizeu.com, or email Hellen at info@weorganizeu.com

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contents MAY 7- 21 2016 | VOLUME 20, ISSUE 10

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Empire Communities

EmpireMidtown: The beginning of a new Midtown in Toronto property profiles

+ online NEIGHBOURHOOD

HOME SEARCH

26 Aragon Properties MORE +PHOTOS +VIDEOS +ADVICE +INSPIRATION +TRENDING

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Ellie Condominiums stands apart

Lake & East Condominiums

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Eighty One Wellesley — not just a place to live

60 Symmetry Developments and Engine Developments

LOOK FOR THE CIRCLE

Resort-style living at Sonic Condominiums

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Regent Park

The community welcomes new places to nosh

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Construction celebration at SkyCity2

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34 Annual BILD Awards

Ignat Kaneff honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

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Mattamy Homes and Biddington Group

Topping off at Lago and Riva del Lago

56 Real estate news

10 top malls in Canada — and one reason to buy near them

64 Latch Developments and First Avenue Properties The Bennett on Bayview will redefine the neighbourhood

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by Chuck Resnick

40 Legally speaking

Doling out the dough

by Jayson Schwarz

42 Condo pro

The condo lifestyle offers something for everyone

by Barbara Lawlor

46 Stat chat

What Toronto can offer than New York can’t

by Ben Myers

62 Before you buy

Five things to know when buying a new condo

Minto Westside

Living inspired by the King West urban lifestyle

by Greg Donnelly

68 Investment advice

Are you meeting condo insurance requirements?

Event

GTA’s top builders and projects celebrated at annual awards

84 Adi Development Group

A space of your own at Stationwest

advice

24 Fundamentally speaking

Six homebuying tips for first-timers

Moving advice

Aim for a safe, secure move

by Kara Kuryllowicz

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Taxing issues

Don’t try to time the market

60 neighbourhood profile

25 Oakwood-Vaughan

A neighbourhood in transition

buyers’ resource section

88 Hot properties 905

Previews, new releases and grand openings in the 905

89 Hot properties 416

Previews, new releases and grand openings in the 416

by Henry Choo Chong

80 Quick tips

Four organizing myths that keep your life in disarray

by Hellen Buttigieg

82 Small-space living

Make your condo unique

by Jennylyn Pringle

in every issue

02 Editors’ note 04 Contributors 102 Advertiser index 103 What’s online

by Wayne Karl

28 Investor insights

Five things every investor should know about occupancy fees

by Andrew la Fleur

inspiration

district maps

86 Designer advice

90 Toronto and Waterfront

Between seasons, between spaces

96 905 region

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INNER CIRCLETM MEMBERS RECEIVE SPECIAL PERKS & PRIVILEGES AT ARC CONDOMINIUMS First choice of suites, floors and views before the general public Your invitation to the first advance sale Members only invitations to Daniels’ hosted events Access to insider information To become an Inner Circle™ Member, simply pay a onetime membership fee of $300, which will be applied toward the purchase of your new suite at Arc Condominiums or can be fully refunded to you, at any time, if you decide not to purchase.

DANIELS IS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF ERIN MILLS! The Daniels Corporation’s pioneering vision is reshaping the landscape at Eglinton Avenue West and Erin Mills Parkway.

Arc Condominiums is the newest addition to Daniels Erin Mills – a master-planned, mixed-use community just steps from the Erin Mills Town Centre, Credit Valley Hospital, Highways 403, 401 and the MiWay. With studio to 3 bedroom suites with incredible lake and city views, Arc Condominiums will redefine contemporary living built with Daniels’ legendary quality and integrity. Residents will enjoy unique amenities, including a full court gymnasium, a central community Courtyard complete with a running track, open green space and gardening plots, as well as a Plaza with Farmers’ Market and retail opportunities. Love where you live, work, play, grow, and shop at Arc Condominiums.

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Regent Park welcoming new places to nosh THE AWARD-WINNING REGENT PARK

revitalization continues to evolve with new and exciting additions.

The commercial component of this successful downtown east community will include Wendy’s and a combined Subway and Yogen Früz. Watch for summer openings of these popular eateries. The 2,045-sq.-ft. Wendy’s restaurant will be located at Dundas and Sumach streets. Subway and Yogen Früz will be located at the base of The Daniels Corporation’s One Park Place Condominiums on the Urban Mews. Subway and Yogen Früz will be 1,321 sq. ft. — plenty of space to indulge in hot and cold treats.

Regent Park residents also have access to a plethora of local amenities and services including Shoppers Drug Mart on Dundas Street, the St. Michael’s Hospital Sumac Creek Health Centre on Regent Park Boulevard, Tim Hortons, FreshCo by Sobeys, RBC Royal Bank, and a Rogers retail store. Other notable services and commercial retailers in Regent Park include Daniels Spectrum, Paintbox Bistro, Dundas Dental, the Toronto Birth Centre, and Sumach Espresso.

To complement this retail and amenity resurgence, George Brown College has opened the George Brown College Fashion Exchange in the neighbourhood to prepare clients for entry-level positions in the fashion industry. The apparel fit technician and industrial power sewing programs were developed with George Brown College’s School of Fashion, Community Partnerships Office and the Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure.

Another addition to Regent Park is the six-acre city park that features a playground, splash pad, greenspace, a plaza, an off-leash dog park, community gardens, a greenhouse,

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a bake oven, lush landscaping and public art all next to the aquatic centre.

The Regent Park Athletic Grounds will also open this summer at Shuter and River streets. The landscaped 2.8-acre grounds will feature a playground, community garden, running track, soccer field and cricket pitch, basketball court and the existing ice rink.

“Part of Regent Park’s enormous appeal is the convenient lifestyle residents enjoy,” said Daniels Vice President Martin Blake. “Every new addition of a commercial outlet increases Regent Park’s desirability as a residential destination. Our commercial partners also draw talent from the local community, which is having a positive impact on the area’s economy.”

Coming this fall is The Wyatt Condominium, featuring studio to three-bedroom designs priced from the low $200’s. Daniels is once again offering their exclusive Gradual Deposit Payment Plan and First Home Boost programs, where qualified purchasers can ‘boost’ their down

payment from five per cent to 15 per cent interest and payment free.

Prospective homebuyers can join The Wyatt Condominiums Inner Circle to receive an invitation to attend the first advance sale before the general public and will have the most comprehensive selection of suites, floors and views to choose from. To join, simply pay a onetime membership fee of $300. This payment will be applied toward the purchase of your new suite or fully refunded if you decide not to purchase. It’s a real win-win!

The Daniels Corporation (DanielsHomes.ca) is one of Canada’s preeminent builder/developers, building more than 26,000 new homes across the Greater Toronto Area for over 34 years. Among its many initiatives, Daniels was chosen to partner with Toronto Community Housing to revitalize the 69-acre Regent Park community in the heart of Toronto’s Downtown East.

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purchasers, their friends and family members gathered to celebrate the construction of their new home.

Guests at the Pemberton Group event were treated to refreshments and music. To mark the occasion, a custom-designed cake with the image of SkyCity2 was dug into with miniature shovels by Pemberton’s Alexandra Muzzo and Sophia von Niebelschuetz, a representative for Circle M Realty Corp.

Situated in the amenity-rich Yonge and Highway 7 neighbourhood, SkyCity2 is the second of two 20-storey contemporary towers connected by a central podium that is situated steps from Richmond Hill City Centre. SkyCity’s first building offers move-ins as soon as 120 days.

Residents can walk to the York Region Transit hub with GO Train, GO Bus and VIVA services, as well as the many shopping, dining and entertainment venues. Highways 407 and 404 are also close by.

The two buildings will share over 17,000 sq. ft. of exciting entertainment and lifestyle-enhancing amenities housed in the podium.

SkyCity2 suite choices include modern open-concept designs appointed with Pemberton’s renowned high quality features and finishes. An excellent selection of one-bedroom, one-bedroom plus den, two-bedroom and twobedroom plus den layouts is still available. Prices start from the mid$300’s, and include one underground parking space and a locker.

The sales centre is located at Red Maple Road and Highway 7, and there’s a new model to tour.

Alexandra Muzzo (left) and Sophia von Niebelschuetz mark the start of construction with a cake-cutting ceremony.

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Sophia von Niebelschuetz with members of David Tong’s Landpower Real Estate Inc. team (left to right): Charmaine Lau, Tony Ho, Sophia von Niebelschuetz, David Tong, Merisa Pang and Nicole Yeung.

To learn more about Pemberton’s many condominium communities, visit pembertongroup.com and be sure to subscribe to receive all the latest news.

You can also follow the company on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Property Profile | EMPIRE COMMUNITIES

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The beginning of a new Midtown in Toronto AS THE CITY’S NEXT UP-AND-COMING

neighbourhood just west of Yonge Street, EmpireMidtown’s 16-storey tower and seven street-level townhomes will be the first anchor building to springboard the area’s revitalization plan.

If you’re looking for a condo that combines stunning architecture, great amenities and personality all within a soon-to-be revitalized neighbourhood, look no further than EmpireMidtown.

Thanks to an $8.4-billion transit investment planned by the city, the

area is poised to become Toronto’s next up-and-coming neighbourhood.

Not only will transit options increase and improve, but the atmosphere will transform as the streetscape changes to combine tree-lined streets, mixed-use buildings and beautiful greenspace.

Located at Eglinton and Oakwood, directly across from the future Oakwood LRT station, EmpireMidtown will offer incomparable access to this multibillion dollar transit investment.

Residents will also be steps away

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Getting to Forest Hill, Yorkdale, Yorkville, Downtown Toronto and the Toronto Pearson Airport will be easier than ever.

Transit isn’t the only convenience residents will appreciate. The condo amenities include 24-hour concierge service, two guest suites for visitors, a professionally-equipped fitness centre as well as a yoga and Pilates space with mats and stability balls.

For those who like to entertain, the party room will be complete with a kitchen and private dining room,

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and the entertainment lounge and outdoor landscaped terrace will be perfect for relaxing after dinner.

Unique features such as a pet wash station complement every lifestyle.

If you’re interested in an active lifestyle, this neighbourhood achieves a Walk Score of 91 and supports cyclists with a bicycle repair room.

Midtown will also accommodate two electric vehicle charging stations.

It’s not just the neighbourhood and amenities that make EmpireMidtown a great place to live. The suites themselves make living easy and enjoyable. Each suite comes with nine-ft. ceilings, laminate engineered flooring, stacked washer and dryer and includes a private balcony or terrace.

The kitchen is ideal and stylish with a contemporary feel; options include custom cabinets, polished granite and glass tile backsplash. The bathrooms include one-piece custom-designed cultured marble integrated sinks and full-width vanity mirrors with designer light fixtures and more.

For those looking for a little more space, there will also be seven townhomes at EmpireMidtown with the same great style and design.

Residents will have direct access to the parking garage, and all other amenities.

Whether you choose to live in a one-bedroom suite or a townhome,

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EmpireMidtown offers the perfect opportunity to invest in a beautiful home in a soon-to-be thriving location.

Empire Communities is one of Canada’s largest integrated master-planned community home and condominium builders. Over the last 20 years, they have built

more than 10,000 new homes and condominiums in some of the most sought-after locations in the Greater Toronto Area and Southwestern Ontario.

For more information about EmpireMidtown, visit limited. empirecommunities.com/midtown.

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Advice | FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING

6 homebuying tips for first-timers

By Wayne Karl

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PLANNING TO BUY YOUR FIRST home

and not sure where to begin? Here are six homebuying tips to help you prepare.

1. Get with the programs There are various government programs available to help you buy a home.

Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP): The HBP allows first-time buyers to each withdraw up to $25,000 from their RRSP to put toward a down payment on a home. You have up to 15 years to repay the funds.

First-Time Home Buyers’ Tax Credit (HBTC): Eligible first-time buyers can apply for the FTHB to help offset the costs associated with purchasing a home, such as legal fees, disbursements and land transfer taxes. The credit can provide up to $750 in federal tax relief.

More information on these programs is available at cra.gc.ca 2. Explore your options First-time buyers can buy a home with as little as five per cent of the purchase price as a down payment – as long as the property is less than $500,000.

Anything higher than that, and the minimum down payment for the portion of the price higher than $500,000 is 10 per cent. So, assuming your price range is at that threshold, you’ll need to come up with at least $25,000.

At that purchase price, depending on the market you’re in, this could mean you’d then be looking at a townhome, semi-detached or even a condo, instead of a detached home.

3. Check with the bank of mom and dad If your parents are baby boomers who have had the good fortune of building equity over the years as they paid down their mortgage while the value of their property multiplied, well… they may be in a position to help. Many buyers are hitting up the bank of mom and dad. In the last two years, 28 per cent of first-time buyers called on the bank of mom and dad to help finance their purchase; from 2010 to 2014, only 17 per cent did.

4. Become tech savvy Mortgage consumers are becoming very tech savvy. In Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.’s 2015 Mortgage Consumer Survey, 78 per cent of respondents researched online, with 70 per cent using an mortgage calculator to help determine their payments. And social media is playing a more important role – 20 per cent used sites such as Facebook to learn more, 17 per cent used a mobile device, and of those, 22 per cent used a mortgage related app. And all of these figures are growing.

5. Befriend a broker or banker Like many things in life, it’s all about relationships. And whether you use broker or a banker to secure a

mortgage, you’ll likely come to value the relationship. In the same CMHC survey, consumer loyalty strengthened the longer people stayed with their lender. But since we’re talking about money, people are willing to switch lenders to get a better rate and save – a fact which is much more prevalent for bankers than brokers. And because brokers are able to offer products from multiple lenders, as opposed to bankers who offer only the products of their own institution, the market share held by brokers is growing notably, particularly among repeat buyers.

6. Research, research, research These days, with prices rising as they are and uncertainty in some markets, thorough research is an absolute must. Everything from your target area, desired housing type, builder or realtor, finances, how much you can afford, who you borrow from and the structure of your mortgage – take your time. Take months. Don’t rush anything. Anything.

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

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Neighbourhood Profile

Oakwood-Vaughan A neighbourhood in transition

By Andrea Yu

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Many Oakwood-Vaughan residents rely on the quick and reliable bus service and believe its efficiency is helping to turn around the community. Construction on the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit is causing traffic chaos, although its completion around 2020 will undoubtedly help the community prosper.

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OAKWOOD-VAUGHAN is named

for the neighbourhood’s central intersection and is bordered by Eglinton Avenue to the north, Winnett and Arlington avenues to the east, St. Clair Avenue West to the south and Dufferin Street to the west.

Lifestyle Oakwood-Vaughan is largely residential with commercial strips on its bordering streets and namesake roads. Plenty of schools and parks offer recreational and educational options for families. The area was historically an Italian and Portuguese community and the legacy of these cultures remains here through bakeries, restaurants and sports bars.

The annual Oakwood Village Arts Festival and the Oakwood Village

Library and Arts Centre promote a burgeoning artist community.

Meet the neighbours This neighbourhood is nicknamed “Five Points” for the streets that meet at its central intersection — Oakwood Avenue, Vaughan Road and Belvidere Avenue. Much like this moniker, Oakwood-Vaughan is a community where several different cultures coexist — long-time Italian and Portuguese residents and Caribbean communities are prominent here.

Planes, trains & automobiles Drivers heading out of the city find easy access via Allen Road just north of Oakwood-Vaughan. TTC buses service Dufferin, Oakwood and Vaughan, with Dufferin and Oakwood/

Dollars and sense Downtown gentrification has yet to reach Oakwood-Vaughan. There are plenty of cheap and cheerful places to eat, shop and drink here, making the cost of living extremely affordable. A No Frills on St. Clair just east of Oakwood offers affordable groceries for the neighbourhood.

Properties closer to St. Clair are still pricey but become more affordable as the neighbourhood progresses north to Eglinton. Basement suites and highrise apartments cater to lower-budget renters.

Real estate First-time homebuyers will find downtown-accessible neighbourhoods such as OakwoodVaughan welcoming. Properties are still pricey, with detached homes ranging from $500,000 to $750,000 and prices increasing closer to St. Clair.

The Hub from Empire Communities at Oakwood and Eglinton is one of the neighbourhood’s first highrise projects with condo units and townhomes.

A wide range of affordable rentals is available here, including basement units, home rentals, lowrise and highrise apartment buildings.

Andrea Yu is a Toronto-based freelance writer. After a four-year stint in Hong Kong, where she earned a master’s degree in journalism and worked as a magazine editor, she’s happy to be exploring and writing about the neighbourhoods in her hometown.

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Property Profile | ARAGON PROPERTIES

Eighty One Wellesley Not just a place to live, but a living experience IT’S MORE THAN JUST A HOUSE — IT’S A HOME. Renowned for

challenging traditional real estate models, Aragon Properties has been creating new standards of design since its conception over 25 years ago. A commitment to developing sophisticated spaces with nothing less than the highest quality of craftsmanship is evident in the latest project, Eighty One Wellesley, located in the heart of Toronto. The building aims to offer residents a living experience rather than just a place to live. The combination of luxurious city life with the warmth of a close-knit community is a glimpse at Aragon’s unique approach to modern living.

At the heart of every Aragon project is the company’s think forward philosophy. All properties ensure a timeless design that

will blend with its surrounding environment, displaying the company’s careful consideration for community. The recognition that a home is more than a beautiful space encourages future residents to also help shape the community in which they live. From supporting local businesses to knowing your neighbours, every small gesture contributes to building a united and meaningful community that extends

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far past the front doors of Eighty One Wellesley.

The location for Eighty One Wellesley was not achieved without thorough deliberation. The historic Church and Wellesley area, fondly referred to as The Village by Toronto inhabitants, is nothing short of spectacular. Renowned for its high energy and dynamic vibe, the neighborhood streets are filled with some of the city’s finest dining and entertainment. The integration of Eighty One Wellesley is the perfect fit for a community that shares the

commitment to preserving the rich layers of heart, soul and history.

The company’s design forward practice is evident in Eighty One Wellesley’s exterior and interior attributes, which was designed in partnership with Core Architects. A blend between the historical aesthetic of The Village and mid-century rationale, the building is as simple as it is intentional. The building’s 28 storeys will be clad with the same iridescent black brick found throughout the neighbourhood that change colour depending on the

sunlight. Dark mullens will be found throughout Eighty One Wellesley, paying homage to the modern yet classic architecture that inspired its conception.

Each of the 179 homes at Eighty One Wellesley seamlessly combine style with the need for durability, ensuring they will impress guests for years to come. In addition to optimizing the presence of light and space with the use of balconies and nine-ft. ceilings in each space, all kitchens are fully equipped with Gaggenau appliances to provide homeowners with the form and function necessary for modern life.

Aragon believes residents should never have to sacrifice space for location — which is why Eighty One Wellesley is dedicated to delivering both.

Beauty. Intelligence. Simplicity.

Eighty One Wellesley combines these three traits seldom found together within the Canadian real estate market. For those tired of atypical city living, Aragon invites Toronto to register now for priority viewing of these one-of-a-kind homes. From location to appearance to soul, Eighty One Wellesley provides residents with every aspect needed to create a home and build a community.

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Advice | INVESTOR INSIGHTS

Five things every investor should know about occupancy fees

By Andrew la Fleur

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ARE YOU AFRAID OF the dreaded

“phantom mortgage?” Phantom mortgage is another name for occupancy fees, which are payable from the date that you take occupancy of your condo unit until final registration of the building when your mortgage kicks in. You pay for the right to occupy your unit but you don’t have a mortgage yet. There is a lot of misinformation out there about occupancy fees. Before you decide that occupancy fees are something to fear as a condo investor, here are five things to know: 1 | Occupancy fees are unavoidable (with one exception...)

Occupancy fees will have to be paid to the developer every time you purchase a new condo. There is no way around it, except if you pay the full balance owing to the developer on your occupancy date. Since you can’t get a mortgage on an unregistered building, the only way to do this is with cash or other non-registered loans. If you want to do this, make sure you include a clause in your agreement to allow for full payment of balance owning on occupancy.

constructed and finished from the ground up. So, if you buy a unit on the second floor, you can expect a long occupancy period compared to someone who bought the penthouse. Consider that when choosing a floor to buy into preconstruction. Occupancy periods are typically three to six months.

3 | Better developers mean shorter occupancy periods

Often but not always, there is a relationship between the length of the occupancy period and the experience level of the developer. The more experienced the developer, the shorter the occupancy period. Buying from a developer with a bad reputation or little experience can sometimes result in delays — and an extended occupancy period.

possible because they don’t get their money from the banks until the building is registered and all the unit owners have their mortgages commence.

5 | Occupancy fees are prescribed

Rest assured that developers can’t simply pull an amount out of the air to charge you for occupancy fees.

In fact, they are simply this: interest payable on the remaining balance owing on your unit (interest rate is prescribed and based on Bank of Canada rates), plus property taxes, plus maintenance fees.

Ultimately, if you are an investor and you intend to rent out your property, your occupancy fees will be paid for by your tenant — just be sure you have the developer’s permission to lease your unit during the occupancy period. Until next time, happy investing!

4 | A short occupancy period is best 2 | Occupancy fees are lower if you are higher

What I mean by this is, the higher up your unit is in the building, the shorter the occupancy period will be because buildings are

for you and the developer

This is the most important thing to remember. Developers want to register the building as quickly as possible and to have the occupancy period as short as

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. Contact Andrew at 416.371.2333 or andrew@truecondos.com.

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communities and a generous philanthropist, Ignat “Iggy” Kaneff has helped to improve the lives of many around the world over the last 65 years.

For this and much more, Mr. Kaneff received the Building Industry and Land Development Association’s (BILD) highest honour this year — the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Builder and land developer, Mr. Kaneff received the accolade at the 36th annual BILD Awards surrounded by his family, friends and more than 1,100 industry colleagues.

“It is my privilege to present Mr. Kaneff with this award recognizing his lifetime of achievement,” said BILD President and CEO Bryan Tuckey. “He has made an immense contribution to the lives of people in the GTA and in his hometown in Bulgaria by building places where people can live, work and play.”

Born in Gorno Ablanovo, Bulgaria in 1926, Mr. Kaneff came to Canada in 1951 and founded Kaneff Properties Limited in 1956. He has been a BILD member since 1959 and is currently CEO and chairman of the Kanefff Group of Companies. He has built thousands of family homes, highrise residential apartment units, as well as retail commercial plazas and office buildings in the GTA. An avid golfer, Mr. Kaneff has also created six golf course properties, including the first-class Lionhead, Royal Ontario and Royal Niagara golf clubs. For 45 years, he has hosted an annual golf tournament that has raised more than $1.5 million for Community Living, an organization supporting children with intellectual disabilities in Peel Region.

Ignat Kaneff received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 36th annual BILD Awards.

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Mr. Kaneff has also generously donated to other charitable organizations and campaigns, both through personal contributions and the I. Kaneff Charitable Foundation, established by his wife, Dimitriana, in 1986. His philanthropic efforts have benefitted educational, health, social services and arts causes at home and in his home village where he has built a new kindergarten, a community centre and a university facility.

In recognition of his business achievement and philanthropic initiatives, Mr. Kaneff was awarded the Order of Ontario in 2011. He has also received three honourary Doctor of Laws degrees and numerous awards for his commitment and dedication to improving communities both here in the GTA and in his hometown.

To view the Lifetime Achievement Award video about Ignat Kaneff, visit youtube.ca/bildgta.

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Inspired by the dynamic transformation that is occurring with the façade of Yonge Street, Ellie Condominiums, set to launch later this spring, is already creating a huge buzz in the marketplace. Presented by G Group Development Inc., the company responsible for the state-of-the-art Grand Palace and Grand Genesis Condominiums, Ellie will offer smart suite designs, maximizing every square foot of luxurious living space, with units that include one-bedroom, one-bedroom + den, two-bedroom and two bedroom + den designs ranging from 420 to 950 sq ft.

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of the project, Ellie’s structure will represent an exploration of the ways in which a building mass can reflect a harmonious design through distinctive common elements. The open concept lobby will be spaciously designed with contemporary, luxurious materials. Bright and inviting, allowing natural sunlight to stream through the dramatic window walls, Ellie’s unique lobby design will be ready to greet you and your guests with the warmth of a striking first impression that never gets old.

From the functional and beautifully appointed designs of the main lobby to the incredible recreational and entertainment amenity spaces, you may never want to leave home again.

With several upgraded features as standard in every suite, including imported granite countertops, some integrated appliances and coffered

foyer ceilings, Ellie residents will enjoy the bustling convenience and connections of living in a luxury building directly on Yonge Street. With the ease of being connected to its thriving retail/commercial centre and pedestrian mews, Ellie will also offer more than 10,000 sq. ft. of incredible amenity space, including a chefinspired party room, private theatre, roof top terrace, games room, fitness and yoga facilities, 24-hour concierge, and convenient access to Yonge Street shopping, restaurants and entertainment.

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Whether you prefer the large selection of a big box grocery chain, or the intimate offerings of a fine foods market, with Ellie Condominiums, anything you desire is within your reach.

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Aim for a safe, secure move

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WHEN YOU MOVE your home or office, of course you want your belongings to arrive at their destination safely, with nothing broken or misplaced.

But there are other forms of safety and security that are also worth important consideration, whether you are moving with or without a professional mover. For example, items that are being transferred to and from the truck or vehicles. How can you ensure that nothing will go missing while all of the movers are in the house or apartment?

At Two Men and a Truck Canada, we dispatch movers in teams of three so that one person can be with the truck at all times, supervising the job and keeping an eye on your belongings. When moving with friends and family, make sure you don’t get too caught up in carrying items in and out that you leave vehicles unattended. This is particularly important when moving in or out of an apartment building or condominium, as elevator trips may mean that those carrying the items are away from the moving vehicle for extended periods of time.

Another safety aspect is ensuring that no one gets hurt during your move.

Professional movers are trained to lift correctly and have strapping and other aides that help to move bulky items. We also understand fragility and treat delicate items with the care they deserve. Untrained people who

help you may inadvertently cause damage because they don’t know how to move certain items. Movers have special packing materials, labels and loading/unloading techniques in place to protect these cherished pieces.

If you are planning a business move, it is wise to hire a professional mover and sit down with the move consultant to develop a plan. For example, long before the actual move, begin shredding unneeded documents to save time and money, and to avoid unwanted confusion at either end.

Moving electronic storage equipment and servers can be tricky.

Does your mover have a strategy in place with information security as a goal? One approach may be to move critical servers in separate trucks so that all of the information would not be damaged in the unlikely event of a traffic accident.

Speaking of sensitive or expensive cargo, whether moving to a new home or office, it’s a good idea to have specific items appraised and insured personally to protect them.

Be sure to create an inventory of

these items, take photos of them and provide a copy to the mover.

Another aspect of a move that clients may neglect is the ability of the drivers. People who choose a DIY move usually rent a truck or trailer, but do they have the skills, experience or training to drive the vehicle safely? If you are not used to driving with a heavy load in a vehicle it can be risky. A professional moving company provides trained drivers who are used to driving safely from point A to B with your belongings in tow. If you need to store items for a period of time, ask your mover if they have a storage facility that is climate controlled and insured against floods, fire, theft, and the like.

A mover who offers full insurance with professional and bonded employees relieves you of the worry and stress of these kinds of safety and security issues. You can DIY, but in the end, is it worth it?

Chuck Resnick is vice-president of marketing and operations, Two Men and a Truck Canada. twomenandatruck.ca

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Doling out the dough

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AT THE CLOSING OF a new residential

real estate transaction there are usually three groups who get paid: the builder, the government, and the lawyer. Each group receives payment based on fairly specific items, and the builder and your lawyer will collect from you for the government remittance.

Generally speaking, your lawyer collects all of the necessary money from your mortgage company and from you. You will need certified cheques, bank drafts or cash because of your lawyer’s trust account requirements.

Here’s how the builder gets paid, and where all the money your lawyer wants, needs to go.

The builder will get paid the purchase price of the property less the deposit, plus certain other things.

You may even get a credit for items called “adjustments.” The adjustments will be reflected on a document called the Statement of Adjustments which contains a multitude of details, all related to your original agreement.

The Statement of Adjustments will include the HST payable (the rebate will be broken out), the original purchase price on the property, real estate taxes, hydro expenses, common expenses and maintenance fees (as applicable), connection costs, levies and charges, to name but a few. This document is incredibly important.

Review it carefully and get everything explained to you, so you understand all the charges that you are required to

Generally speaking, your lawyer collects all of the necessary money from your mortgage company and from you. pay. It is at this point that you find out the final number you are paying to the builder for your new home.

The Ontario government and the City of Toronto will get paid a Land Transfer Tax, unless you are entitled to the rebate or exemption, and sales tax on goods (if applicable).

There are many other items, but they usually show up on your lawyer’s disbursement account or trust reconciliation, as do many of the municipal compliance request charges.

Okay, now what about that lawyer?

First of all, you are going to pay the legal fee, whatever amount the two of you agreed to. You did of course have a pre-agreed fee, didn’t you?

Then there is a list of disbursements.

Disbursements are those monies expended by your lawyer on your behalf necessary to properly search and close the transaction. Be careful

— it is here that someone may try to take advantage of you by charging large fax, mail and photocopy fees. Have your lawyer justify all expenditures that don’t make sense.

Disbursements include registration charges, title insurance, couriers, searches of all kinds, and many other items necessary to close your transaction.

Remember, a large part of your closing costs is based on what you negotiate at the beginning of your purchase, and is outlined in your Agreement of Purchase and Sale.

Please remember, only a lawyer can provide legal service — that is the law!

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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LAGO AT THE WATERFRONT and Riva

del Lago have taken shape along Etobicoke’s Humber Bay Shores skyline. The developers, Mattamy Homes and Biddington Group, recently topped off the highly anticipated development consisting of one boutique condominium and one highrise tower. The ‘topping off’ of a condominium — when the final beam is placed on the building during construction — is a huge milestone and to celebrate, all the trades people and others involved in the development were treated to an elaborate lunch.

The first phase of the development is Lago at the Waterfront — a 50-storey tower. Those who attended the topping off event were able to take a lift to Lago’s highest floor. Here you could experience firsthand the height and unprecedented views of the surrounding Mimico area, the Toronto skyline, and the seemingly endless Lake Ontario. Standing at one of the highest points in the Humber Bay Shores area, you couldn’t help but feel a little envious of the lucky buyers who will soon take in these views daily.

From this point, you could also see Lago’s counterpart and the second phase of the development — Riva Del Lago. Sitting adjacent to Lago, the 16-storey boutique condominium is just as eye catching, Designed by Graziani + Corazza Architects, the defining feature of these buildings will be the black and white wraparound balconies that alternate every four storeys. These balconies take advantage of the location and proximity to the lake and allow residents to truly enjoy panoramic views of Lake Ontario and the Toronto cityscape.

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Riva Del Lago and Lago will be in the midst of all the excitement of their expanding neighbourhood. Residents will be close to trails and parkland, countless shops and restaurants by the waterfront. Getting around the city will be easy too — downtown Toronto is just a few short minutes away, and residents also have access to the QEW, Gardiner Expressway, Pearson International Airport and Toronto Island Airport.

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Advice | CONDO PRO

The condo lifestyle offers something for everyone

By Barbara Lawlor

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WHEN I STARTED in the new condominium industry decades ago, seniors and empty nesters were the market pretty well exclusively. Now, for a variety of reasons, people of all ages are choosing to buy new condos. The great thing about this trend is that condominium developers have risen to the challenge of providing styles, sizes and designs that satisfy every market niche.

Generally speaking, condos offer something everyone covets in today’s frantic world: freedom from spending time with exterior upkeep. The condo lifestyle involves the condominium corporation handling snow removal, grounds keeping and even the cleaning, repair and maintenance of the common areas in the building.

This luxury helps residents balance their hectic work, parenting and school schedules. The market today is diverse and exciting. Women are buying suites in droves because of the sense of community they offer, and whatever their age, gender or family configuration, condominium dwellers appreciate the security they enjoy in their residences.

Empty nesters and seniors still gravitate to condos when they are ready to right-size to accommodate their changing life circumstances. And of course, nowadays with the prices of low-rise homes skyrocketing out of the financial reach of first-time buyers moving from their parents’ homes or rental apartments, condos are the logical choice for them. Even parents

of young children are opting for the condo lifestyle in order to spend more quality time with their kids.

The choice of raising kids in condos in urban areas has been common in other countries for decades. All of the above appreciate being able to build equity for the future by owning a home.

Another aspect they all love is having beautiful amenities right under their roof. For many, the condo lifestyle includes being able to exercise and work out at home, without having to join, pay for and travel to a fitness club. Again, precious time is saved when you do not have to travel to and from an outside gym.

In addition, there is no need to use up space in your condo suite for exercise equipment, when the fitness area is just an elevator ride away.

This leads me to the fact that condominium amenities are essentially extensions of your living space, from stylish lobbies to rooftop

terraces with breathtaking views.

Hosting a baby shower, birthday or anniversary party, or any other large gathering is a breeze when you can book the party room right in your residence.

Keep in mind that all of this is possible because of the monthly condo maintenance fee. When you shop for a condo, be sure to ask what your condo fees cover. In some condominiums, they include heat, hydro and water. Know where you stand — and be realistic. Think about the lifestyle the amenities offer you, and consider what it would cost to pay separately for the space and services if you didn’t live in a condo.

A condo is a vertical community, which fosters a sense of belonging in many ways, and your maintenance fees go toward the common good.

Your volunteer board of directors makes decisions on your behalf, similar to our governments making decisions on the behalf of citizens. In a condo, policy decisions are made to protect the comfort of suite owners and their families, as well as your investment. My advice is to read all of the condominium documents you are asked to sign, and to consult a lawyer as well.

A great resource for finding out what the condominium lifestyle is all about is CMHC’s Condominium Buyer’s Guide (www.cmhc-schl. gc.ca/odpub/pdf/63100.pdf), which includes a checklist section called “Is condominium ownership right for me?” Chances are, your answer will be “yes.”

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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What Toronto can offer that New York can’t — an accessible condo market

By Ben Myers

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THE MEDIA LOVES the phrase “the Manhattanization of Toronto,” but what New York needs is a Torontofication of their highrise condominium apartment market.

Here’s why: I recently read an article that indicated that new condominium sales in New York City were down 25 per cent this year, and there exists a nine-year supply of new condos in the city priced above $4 million. I was shocked by this data. New York is one of the most desirable cities in the world, new-home sales are slumping because they only cater to the rich; there is no market for first-time buyers. In my latest 75-page Market Manuscript research report, available to download for free on the Fortress website, I show that New Yorkers make almost 30 per cent more than Torontonians on average, but have to pay 71 per cent more for housing!

People continue to complain that we’re building too many condos, but that massive supply is providing firsttime buyers with access to relatively affordable housing, the construction of those towers is creating thousands of jobs and spin-off spending. Plus, the increased property taxes and development charges are putting needed funds in the hands of GTA municipal governments.

In comparison to New York, yes Toronto is very cheap, but many folks just starting out still find the Toronto condo market difficult to get into.

According to Altus Data Solutions,

the average new condominium was priced at $454,000 in February, an increase of 2.6 per cent annually. The Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) indicated that the average resale condo sold for just under $394,000 in Q1-2016, an increase of 8.1 per cent year over year. Many new Toronto residents don’t have the required down payment to get into the condo market and are choosing to rent.

There is no relief on that front either, as Urbanation Inc. reported that the average condo was leased in the first quarter at a rate that was 6.8 per cent more than in Q1-2015.

You still have a little time before new condos reach $4 million in Toronto, or one-bedroom rents hit $4,000 a month as they have in New York City. However, the above data shows that despite the construction boom in the GTA and the greater abundance of smaller units targeting first-time buyers, prices and rents are still rising rapidly.

I would never suggest that someone buy a condo they can’t afford, or buy before they’re 100 per cent ready, but if you’re in a good place financially and have been thinking about taking the plunge, 2016 should be your year.

I hear countless stories that start out, “If I had only bought…” that involve people missing out on living in a great building or missing out on the price appreciation in the market. If you’re trying to time the market, or waiting for the prices to fall, you might be waiting a very long time.

Buy a suite that fits your budget, that you can see yourself in five years from now, and do your research.

Happy condo 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 @BenMyers29.

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“The design of these outdoor spaces was influenced by the people that we anticipate will live at Sonic,” said Robert Ng, principal at NAK Design

Strategies. “We expect many young urban professionals and small families to gravitate to Sonic, and these people will want options in their activities, just like you may experience at a resort.”

Sonic Condominiums will have more than 25,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor amenity spaces, all designed to encourage a social and active lifestyle, or provide private spaces for quiet contemplation.

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“We expect many young urban professionals and small families to gravitate to Sonic, and these people will want options in their activities, just like you may experience at a resort.”

Because the fourth floor rooftop terrace will eventually sit between two residential towers, NAK had the design challenge of creating privacy between both the residential units and the terrace itself.

“People inside their suite do not want to feel as if anyone can see them, so we created what we call ‘buffer green spaces’ to ensure privacy,” said Ng. “This is done by adding in generous trees and greenery which act as fences in separating the outdoor terrace from the adjacent residential units so that these are distinctive areas within the development.”

The location of Sonic Condominiums also played a role in the design of its outdoor spaces.

Adjacent to Sunnybrook Park and its many trails, Flemingdon Park Golf Course and the greenery of the nearby Don Valley, NAK’s thought process was to link the surrounding ravines and parks at ground level to the upper terrace within the development itself.

A highlight of Sonic Condominiums was the creation of a large landscaped outdoor public park, complete with a figure eight-shaped walking path, fitness stations, a children’s playground and intimate and secluded seating alcoves.

“This was a rare opportunity in a city of sidewalks and concrete such as Toronto,” said Ng. “This is called ‘POPS’, or privately owned public spaces — owned by the developer but made available for public use and access. Naturally, we expect this to be very well received by the entire neighbourhood.”

Prices at Sonic Condominiums start in the low $200s. For more information on resort-style living at Sonic, visit lindvest.com/sonic or call 416.532.6636.

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Expansions Major retail expansions underway in the GTA: Sherway Gardens » Is undergoing a $350-million expansion to add 210,000 sq. ft. of retail space, bringing the total to 1.3 million sq. ft. and 245 stores » Includes four new full service restaurants, each with a unique dining experience » New, large stores for Harry Rosen and Sporting Life » Saks Fifth Avenue, opening in 2016 » Nordstrom, opening in 2017 Yorkdale Shopping Centre

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BC AND ONTARIO aren’t just superstars in residential property, they rock in the commercial real estate world as well — home to the 10 top malls in Canada.

It’s well documented that these two provinces are home to Canada’s most expensive and most active housing markets. Now, a new study from commercial real estate services firm Avison Young shows they are also the top performers in retail sales.

What’s the correlation? We’ll get to that in a minute.

The study shows that BC and Vancouver were the leading province and city for retail sales growth in 2015, at 6.6 per cent and 9.9 per cent, respectively, followed by Ontario at 4.5 per cent and Toronto at 5.4 per cent.

Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre was Canada’s most productive mall, with retail sales of $1,610 per square foot, displacing Vancouver’s Pacific Centre, which topped the list in 2014.

Five of the 10 top-performing malls are in Ontario, and four of those are

» Is undergoing a $331-million expansion, to be completed in fall 2016 » Includes 298,000 sq. ft. of new retail space

“Despite economic headwinds, retailer failures, digital disruption and the purchasing habits of a new generation, Canada’s evolving retail property sector and its top malls are doing just fine” located in the Greater Toronto Area.

“Despite economic headwinds, retailer failures, digital disruption and the purchasing habits of a new generation, Canada’s evolving retail property sector and its top malls are doing just fine,” says Bill Argeropoulos, principal and practice leader, research, Canada, for Avison Young. “While hundreds of millions of dollars have been invested to renovate, expand or upgrade some of the country’s prominent malls

Square One » Is undergoing a $320-million expansion, to be completed in spring 2016 » Includes a new 120,000-sq.-ft.

Holt Renfrew » Also features another 75,000 sq.-ft. of space for additional retailers

to attract new retailers and combat e-commerce, the retail sector continues to attract new entrants and significant investor interest as well.”

So, what does all of this mean for residential real estate?

Not to oversimplify Economics 101, but solid population and wage growth are among the key contributors to both healthy retail and real estate sectors. And with BC and Ontario economies and housing markets leading in this regard, it’s no surprise that residents in these areas are brimming in the consumer confidence department.

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Vancouver (including Burnaby)

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Pacific Centre, Vancouver $1,599

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Southgate Centre, Edmonton $1,215

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the largest retail sales growth, are also those that are experiencing strong average home price growth.

On the flip side, not surprisingly, oil-dependent provinces such as Alberta and Saskatchewan, which Argeropoulos says have the weakest outlook for retail sales, are also among the areas where home price growth is weakest.

When the likes of Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom set up shop, or when a retailer such as Yorkdale Shopping

Mississauga Ont.

2015: $546,296 2014: $506,579

Ottawa

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2015: $369,477 2014: $363,161

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Centre undergoes a major expansion, it’s usually a sign of good times, and that an area is on the upswing. Like proximity to mass transit, schools and other amenities, being close to shopping is a major attraction for homebuyers. These features are among the keys to enjoying your home while you live there, as well as for potential resale value in the future.

Large retailers and commercial ventures don’t just pop up in the middle of nowhere or in declining

neighbourhoods. These companies make careful, long-range and well planned-out decisions in lockstep with municipalities and developers, based on hard data, research and demographic information.

This is why major retail expansion is good news: it’s an indicator that the economy continues to strengthen; and, for those looking to buy a home, it’s a sign to look out for new or expanding neighbourhoods and solid buying opportunities.

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Buyers won’t have to imagine for long with the coming launch of Symmetry Developments’ and Engine Developments’ new Lake & East Condominiums in Oakville’s Bronte Village – a hidden gem of a location that truly does have it all.

“What could be better than living near the water?” asks Sayf Hassan, VP of Symmetry Developments. “We’re excited to be offering people the chance to have the ultimate relaxing retreat away from the bustle of the city.”

Designed by award-winning Winnipeg-based 5468796 Architecture, the 20-storey, 144-unit Lake & East tower twists and turns to offer the best possible views of the lake, and will be a fresh and fascinating addition to the local landscape.

The building is inspired by the rippling water of Lake Ontario with an exterior that is abstract and luminous, transforming as the day’s light changes.

Interiors are a blend of sophisticated design with friendly minimalism. Wood, stone, glass and Green living walls come together to produce a soothing, modern environment that creates harmony and connects the outdoors with the indoors.

The residences at Lake & East, which range from 540 sq. ft. to 1,800 sq. ft., are stunning sanctuaries flooded with light from the lake that saturates every corner of every unit.

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Each suite’s chef’s kitchen is designed with custom cabinetry and island, single-bowl under-mount stainless steel sink, and Energy Star bottom-mount refrigerator, also in stainless steel.

The elegant bathroom retreats feature calming white bathroom fixtures, a luxurious soaker tub and custom-designed cabinetry.

Beyond its suites, Lake & East features a range of amenities that not only make the most of the gorgeous natural surroundings, but also create luxurious, comfortable spaces for relaxing and socializing with family, friends and fellow residents.

The ground floor features a communal public court that unfolds the building into the neighbourhood, and the building’s library opens up to the lobby for large events and gatherings. There is a relaxing mezzanine garden that offers residents the use of barbecue stations, an entertainment room with kitchenette, TV and table tennis, and a light-filled yoga/Pilates/dance space with floor-to-ceiling windows.

Finally, those looking for a healthy, energizing boost can get active with the selection of machines in the building’s fitness centre.

“When residents are ready to explore beyond the luxury and comfort of their Lake & East home, they’ll be just a stroll away from Bronte Village and everything it has to offer,” says Hassan. “We really are providing the best of both worlds at Lake & East!”

The Bronte Village’s quiet streets are lined with locally owned shops, boutiques, gourmet food stores and lakeside dining and cafes.

“Coastal towns are often flanked between bodies of water and mountains, and in this case it’s the

Greenbelt,” says Mike Petrovski, president, Engine Developments.

“Aside from their aesthetic attraction, these towns thrive by added density and retail to the area. Bronte is Ontario’s future Monte Carlo!”

For those needing to travel outside of the area for work or pleasure, transit is a breeze, and Lake & East offers convenient access to the QEW. For your chance to enjoy a relaxing lakeside life with a small town feeling in an urban setting, visit online at www.lakeandeast.com and register.

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Advice | BEFORE YOU BUY

Five things to know when buying a new condo

By Greg Donnelly

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WHEN BUYING A NEW CONDO, make

sure you do your homework. Here are five helpful suggestions when choosing a new place to call home.

Get your money in order Get your mortgage pre-approved before checking out model suites so you have a better idea what your budget will allow. Don’t just take the lowest rate either. “Keep the completion date in mind,” says Realtor Warren Berg. “Independent brokers can usually only hold your rate for 90 days. Banks can lock in a rate for much longer. If your home won’t be ready in 90 days or less, you may be better off dealing with your bank.”

Find the right area Location, location, location are still the three most important things in real estate. “While design trends will come and go, location is forever,” says Berg. Look for amenities like parks, shopping, and entertainment that are either in place or planned for your area. But also think of future resale value. “There are negative factors like overhead power lines and external noise that could discourage potential buyers.”

Look past the lipstick “Just as you shouldn’t choose your spouse based solely on appearance, you shouldn’t choose your home without looking beneath the surface,” says Berg. Looking past the granite countertops and hardwood floors may

lead to more important discoveries.

Does the heating system meet your needs? Is there a parking spot? Don’t let your wants distract you from the needs of day-to-day living.

Rome wasn’t built in a day Good builders rely on quality tradespeople. The problem, especially in a booming market, is that good tradespeople are in high demand so it may take longer to get to your home, but it is well worth the wait. “A reputable builder knows taking extra time to do the job right will save you headaches and themselves money in warranty and service costs,” says Berg.

Cheapest may not be best “Price and value are completely different concepts,” says Berg.

“When I was a kid, buying the cheapest bubble gum seemed like a no-brainer. I saved 10 cents on every pack of gum. At the time, 10 cents was enough for me to choose gum that tasted a lot like soap.” Taking the cheap option in your home may lead to doling out more cash in replacement costs down the road.

Greg Donnelly is a former broadcast journalist and TV producer who now does freelance writing while doing his main job — being a stay-at-home dad to his two daughters.

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Surrounded by multi-milliondollar single family homes in this hidden gem of a neighbourhood, this boutique 13-storey condominium will be a stylistic trendsetter with iconic architecture distinguished by geometric shapes. Interiors by Johnson Chou will reflect modern simplicity and sophistication, with open-concept plans and an abundance of natural light.

The neighbourhood is perfect for young couples and new families, or empty nesters looking to downsize within their familiar Bayview community. Bayview Village is where style-savvy shoppers stock up on designer fashions or dine on date night. The Shops at Don Mills is the place to go for favourite fashion brands, to eat at hot restaurants or to pick up gourmet goodies to go.

Yorkdale and Fairview malls are also a short drive away.

This area boasts excellent schools, top healthcare facilities and lots of greenspace. Just a short walk away is Maxome Park, a 1.7-hectare forested area that’s perfect for walking, jogging or cycling. Kids will enjoy the fullyequipped playground and hikers can enjoy a trek in the south end of the park, where the east branch of the Don River flows through a ravine. Dog lovers will appreciate the Willowdale off-leash dog park.

The nearby venerable 1875 Granite Club has clay tennis courts, squash and badminton courts, skating and curling rinks and an aquatic complex with four swimming pools and a retractable glass roof.

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When the need arises to travel downtown, the Bayview subway station is just south from The Bennett on Bayview and Finch Station is close by on Yonge Street.

The Bennett has great urban amenities including a gym/wellness centre and yoga studio, lounge, entertaining space and gourmet kitchen with private dining room. The landscaped terrace is ideal for relaxing or entertaining with its outdoor lounge, fire pit, dining area, barbecues and intimate loungers.

Suite sizes range from a 505-sq.ft. one-bedroom plan to a spacious 1,140-sq.-ft. model with two bedrooms and a flex space that can serve as a home office, den or guest room. The builder has designed the suites so that there is also an opportunity to easily combine them.

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The partnership of First Avenue Properties and Latch Developments brings together highly experienced professionals committed to building excellence and unrivalled customer service.

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The presentation centre is located at 3303 Bayview Avenue. For more information, call 416.451.5802 or email info@the bennettcondos.com.

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Advice | INVESTMENT ADVICE

Lock it and leave it!

Are you meeting condo insurance requirements?

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AT FIRST GLANCE, walking away from your condo for a holiday or business trip may seem as simple as that, but if you skipped a few key steps, your return could be financially crippling.

In a real-life nightmare, a Toronto condo owner returned after a vacation to discover she was on the hook for tens of thousands of dollars because her washing machine had flooded the five units below her and she hadn’t complied with her insurance provider’s stipulations.

Intact Financial Corporation, Toronto, notes each building has a standard unit bylaw that specifies what is covered by the condominium and owner’s respective insurance policies in addition to detailing what the builder included as standard in terms of flooring, cabinetry, fixtures, etc.

Always check your particular building’s standard unit bylaw before obtaining insurance, which might include coverage for betterments and improvements to the unit (e.g. marble countertops, appliances) as

well as additional unit protection if the condominium corporation is inadequately insured. Unit owners may also consider loss assessment coverage in case the building’s coverage is inadequate and will always require contents coverage.

Intact notes that an extended absence due to vacations does not affect coverage on losses due to burglary, theft and fire, however, there could be limitations regarding waterrelated damage. A regular review of the policy wording, including limitations, exclusions and responsibilities, and checking with the insurance broker/ agent is strongly recommended.

Water-related damage — for example, leaks, burst pipes, overflows and drain back-ups — tends to be more common than issues related to fire, wind, smoke, hail or explosions. During the usual heating season, many insurers who follow the IBC’s recommended practices require homeowners who will be away from their units for more than four consecutive days take one of the

following precautions to ensure their coverage remains in force: » arrange for someone to enter the unit daily while the owner is away to check that the heating is working and that there are no leaking, frozen or burst pipes, or » shut off the water supply and drain all the pipes and domestic water containers, or » arrange for the plumbing and heating system to be connected to a monitored alarm station that provides 24-hour service

To-do before departure 1. Be informed: Find out from your property manager and insurance broker how soon after your departure the insurer requires the checks to start and what they need as proof the checks took place. Get it in writing.

2. Pre-trip shut-offs: Turn off the main water supply to the unit and drain all pipes and water tanks.

3. Unit checks: If your building doesn’t offer unit checks, ask a neighbour or friend to do it. Tell them what they need to check and how to record it.

Kara Kuryllowicz is a Toronto-based freelance business writer with a long-term interest in real estate on a business and personal level, as both a homeowner and a landlord with investment properties. She loves living in Toronto’s Riverdale area as well as on an island in Pointe au Baril.

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Q.

This year, my wife and I would like to get into our first home.

We have saved almost $65,000 for a down payment. This was three years of eating mac and cheese, and no vacations. Is now the right time to buy? - Steve and Kathy, North York

A.

First-time homebuyers should not try to time the market, but buy when they are ready and able.

Remember: a home used as your primary residence is always a great investment.

First of all, in Canada, the sale of a family home is tax-free. When you sell your principal residence at a profit, that income is tax-exempt.

Secondly, through home ownership, you pay yourself first — not a landlord! Mortgage payments are sort of “forced savings.” Thirdly, you can decorate and enjoy the home as you please. No money saved, but gratifying to the soul.

Before venturing into the land of homeownership, do some homework: » Buy what you can afford. Many times, the heart is bigger than the pocketbook. Know what price range is comfortable and try not to deviate. » Get the best interest rate and terms.

Shop for the best rate and terms. A half point rate differential can cost you thousands. So can a mortgage that is closed or not portable. » Put down as much as possible to avoid a high-ratio mortgage. » Ensure your monthly mortgage payments are manageable and will

continue to be so even if interest rates rise as early as next year and payments increase. » Consider closing costs. Set aside an additional two to three per cent of the purchase price of the home to cover closing costs like Land Transfer Tax, legal costs and moving expenses. You do not want to end up short several thousand dollars on closing day. Speak to a real estate lawyer and he or she will give you some ideas. » Don’t forget about HST and Land Transfer Tax. Under certain circumstances, first-time homebuyers can qualify for Toronto Land Transfer Tax and HST rebates.

Remember, you pay 13 per cent HST on new homes, not resale. If you’re buying a new home, check if HST is included in the price quoted.

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Who gets it?

» Use your RRSP as part of the down payment. Under the federal government’s Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP), an individual and their spouse, provided they qualify, may withdraw up to $25,000 each, taxfree, from their RRSPs. You then have 15 years to repay the amounts to your RRSP, starting after the second year of your withdrawal.

The opinions and views expressed herein are those of the author and not those of New Condo Guide. New Condo Guide does not necessarily endorse or encourage any specific tax strategies.

Please consult a tax professional for advice specific to your particular situation.

Henry Choo Chong, CGA, sits on many committees and provides accounting and tax services to individuals and businesses in the GTA. He can be reached by phone at 416.485.5225 or by email at choochonghcga@yahoo.ca.

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The meticulously landscaped W Courtyard is a relaxing sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of the city and also serves as an extension to each suite’s outdoor living space.

Designed for entertaining, the W Courtyard features an outdoor lounge complete with a gorgeous fireplace, bar and comfortable waterside seating. Plush seating areas are perfect for outdoor chilling, while barbecues and a wet bar on the adjacent W2 Courtyard encourage al fresco dining.

“Given the significance of this location as a defining entry point to the city, we wanted to create something truly unique for this site,” says architect Rudy Wallman, Wallman Architects.

Boasting a Walk Score of 96, Westside’s convenient King West location appeals to urban end users with busy work and play schedules.

Weekends can be spent wandering the historic King West entertainment district, sampling the neighborhood’s high-end boutiques, charming cafes and five-star restaurants such as Buca and Lee or catching a show at the nearby Princess of Wales Theatre and TIFF Bell Lightbox.

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annual EnerQuality Awards Gala for a second year in a row. Minto has always and will continue to be a leader in sustainable development.

Minto Westside’s new condo gallery is located at 700 King St. W. at the corner of King and Bathurst streets.

Minto Westside includes 18- and 20-storey towers, which feature stunning one- to three-bedroom suites ranging in size from 320 to 985 sq. ft. with prices from the low $200s. The condo gallery is open Monday to Thursday from noon to 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. To book an appointment, email westside@minto.com or call 437.836.8586. For more information, visit mintowestside.com.

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GTA’S TOP BUILDERS AND PROJECTS celebrated at annual awards

» HOME BUILDER OF THE YEAR – MID/HIGHRISE / Tridel

THE BEST OF THE GTA’S HOME BUILDING and land

development industry including top builders, communities, designs and campaigns were recognized at the 36th annual BILD Awards on April 28.

Awards for excellence in sales, marketing, design and construction of new homes in the GTA were handed out by the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) in 47 categories. A group of expert judges from across North America determined the winners from more than 900 submitted entries.

This year’s program featured many new modernized categories that reflect today’s GTA housing market such as awards for innovation and the inclusion of mid-rise developments within several awards. For the first time ever, two Home Builders of the Year were recognized, Great Gulf Homes for low-rise and Tridel for mid and high-rise.

The coveted People’s Choice Award, determined by members of the public through online voting, was awarded to Friday Harbour by Geranium Corporation and Pemberton Group. The resort-style development in Innisfil will feature walkable streets and inviting public spaces where residents will enjoy amenities like an 18-hole championship golf course, a nature preserve and a vibrant marina.

“This is a special award because it is completely decided by the public,” said BILD President and CEO Bryan Tuckey.

“The eight projects vying for the title this year were all unique and show how the industry is providing a wide range of choices to new home buyers across the GTA.” In addition to the Home Builder of the Year title, Tridel was named Green Builder of the Year for its outstanding

leadership in green building practices, and the company also won the inaugural Best Customer Care award for its many customer service initiatives.

The award for the Best New Community currently planned or under development was presented to Aspen Ridge Homes, CountryWide Homes and Lakeview Homes for Queensville – a new community just north of Newmarket. This award recognizes a community that embodies the smart growth principles of the provincial Growth Plan.

The inaugural award for Best New Community – Built was presented to Hullmark Developments and Tridel for Hullmark Centre in North York. This new award, the only one given out for a constructed project, honours the best existing “complete community” that embodies provincial smart growth principles. Completed in 2015, Hullmark Centre features residential, office and retail space with direct access to the Yonge-Sheppard subway station.

Two outstanding new GTA developments, one low-rise and one mid/highrise, were crowned Project of the Year.

This distinction recognizes projects that best combine excellence in design and marketing while exemplifying quality and innovation.

A townhome development called 35 Wabash by Zinc Developments won the prize for Project of the Year Low-rise and a uniquely designed mixed-use condo development at Yonge and Eglinton called Art Shoppe Lofts + Condos by Freed Developments and Capital Developments won the Project of the Year Mid/Highrise award. …continued on page 76

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A brand new accolade for Best Mid-Rise Building Design was presented to the Vandyk Group of Companies for The Craftsman Condominium Residences in Mississauga, which consists of three interconnected mid-rise buildings in the shape of a W, designed as an homage to Frank Lloyd Wright, as well as to create more corner units and terraces.

The award for Best Innovative Suite Design, a new award which recognizes suites designed to increase housing choices for entry-level consumers, was presented to Building Capital Inc. for SmartStudios, a 274-sq.-ft. condo showcasing multi-purpose features within the University Studios project in Oshawa.

Best Innovative Home Design was awarded to Mason Homes for the Oakwood, one of its Courtyard Collection residences in Port Hope. At 2,122-sq. ft., it was the Oakwood model’s urban design that enabled it to be built as a detached, semi-detached home or townhome with a sale price starting at $387,900.

In a special presentation, Ignat “Iggy” Kaneff was honoured with the BILD Lifetime Achievement Award. The CEO and Chairman of the Kanefff Group of Companies has built thousands of family homes, high-rise residential apartment units, as well as retail commercial plazas and office buildings in the GTA. “The GTA is home to some of the best projects in the world thanks to the hard work of local industry professionals,” said BILD President and CEO Bryan Tuckey. “Their hard work is a testament to the quality of our communities, which is what makes the GTA such a great place to live.”

Additional news releases for Home Builders of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award recipients are available.

With more than 1,450 members, BILD, formed through the merger of the Greater Toronto Home Builders’ Association and Urban Development Institute/Ontario, is the voice of the land development, home building and professional renovation industry in the Greater Toronto Area. BILD is proudly affiliated with the Ontario and Canadian Home Builders’ Associations.

Award Winners » HOME BUILDER OF THE YEAR – MID/HIGHRISE / Tridel » HOME BUILDER OF THE YEAR – LOW-RISE / Great Gulf Homes

» GREEN BUILDER OF THE YEAR / Tridel » PROJECT OF THE YEAR – MID/HIGHRISE / Art Shoppe Lofts + Condos Freed Developments, Capital Developments, Brandon Communications Inc., Cecconi Simone Inc., DesignStor, Montana Steele Advertising, PSR Brokerage Ltd.

» PROJECT OF THE YEAR – LOW-RISE / 35 Wabash - Zinc Developments, BA Consulting Group, Bousfields Inc., The Brand Factory, Brandon Communications Inc., Design Agency, exp, Firm Capital Corporation, PSR Brokerage Ltd., RAW Design, Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd.

» PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD / Geranium Corporation and Pemberton Group, Friday Harbour - The Brand Factory, The Morrison Group

» BEST NEW COMMUNITY – BUILT / Hullmark Centre – Tridel, Hullmark Developments Inc., The Brand Factory, Brandon Communications Inc., Drive Agency, Mike Niven Interior Design Inc.

» BEST NEW COMMUNITY – PLANNED OR UNDER DEVELOPMENT / Queensville - Aspen Ridge Homes, CountryWide Homes, Lakeview Homes Inc, BAM Builder Advertising and Marketing Inc.

» RILEY BRETHOUR LEADERSHIP AWARD / Hunter Milborne, Milborne Real Estate Inc.

» STEPHEN DUPUIS HUMANITARIAN AWARD / Steve Stipsits, Branthaven Homes

» LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD / Ignat “Iggy” Kaneff, Kanefff Group of Companies

» BEST LOGO – MID/HIGHRISE / Signature Communities, East United Condos - Blackjet Inc.

» BEST LOGO – LOW-RISE / Kettlebeck Developments, Brick&Oak » BEST SIGNAGE / Tridel, Bowery » BEST DIRECT MAIL / Tridel, SQ2 - The Brand Factory » BEST PRINT AD / Geranium Corporation and Pemberton Group, Friday Harbour - The Brand Factory …continued on page 78

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» HOME BUILDER OF THE YEAR – LOW-RISE / Great Gulf Homes …continued from page 76

» BEST BROCHURE – MID/HIGHRISE / Signature Communities, East United Condos - Blackjet Inc.

» BEST BROCHURE – LOW-RISE / Zinc Developments, 35 Wabash The Brand Factory, Brandon Communications Inc.

» BEST RADIO AD CAMPAIGN / Geranium Corporation and Pemberton Group, Friday Harbour - The Brand Factory

» BEST WEBSITE – MID/HIGHRISE / Great Gulf Homes, Trafalgar Landing - DesignStor, weare1188

» BEST WEBSITE – LOW-RISE / Mattamy Homes Limited, Mattamy Homes Website Redesign - Bensimon Byrne

» BEST SALES VIDEO / Empire Communities - Pureblink » BEST NON-SALES VIDEO / Geranium Corporation, Construction & Craftsmanship - Builder Insight Group Inc., The Morrison Group

» BEST RENDERING – MID/HIGHRISE / Geranium Corporation and Pemberton Group, Friday Harbour - The Brand Factory

» BEST RENDERING – LOW-RISE / Sorbara Group of Companies, Crafthouse at St. Andrews - Paul Johnston: Unique Urban Homes, Pureblink

» BEST PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGN / Signature Communities, East United Condos - Blackjet Inc., Kim Graham & Associates Inc.

» BEST DIGITAL MARKETING CAMPAIGN – MID/HIGHRISE / Aspen Ridge Homes, Aspire - The Brand Factory

» BEST DIGITAL MARKETING CAMPAIGN – LOW-RISE / Lancaster Homes Inc. and Zancor Homes Ltd., Pine River - BAM Builder Advertising and Marketing Inc.

» BEST MARKETING INNOVATION / Minto Communities, Minto Bside Kim Graham & Associates Inc., Montana Steele Advertising

» BEST OVERALL MARKETING CAMPAIGN (PINNACLE) / Geranium Corporation and Pemberton Group, Friday Harbour - The Brand Factory

» BEST SUITE DESIGN / Adi Development Group Inc., Nautique Lakefront Residences, Norte - Cecconi Simone Inc.

» BEST INNOVATIVE SUITE DESIGN / Building Capital Inc., University Studios, SmartStudiosTM - McOuat Partnership

» BEST LUXURY SUITE DESIGN / North Drive Investments Inc., The High Park, The High Park Penthouse - Cecconi Simone Inc., Quadrangle Architecture and Interiors

» BEST MODEL SUITE / Camrost Felcorp Inc., Yorkville Private Estates Montana Steele Advertising

» BEST MID-RISE BUILDING DESIGN (PINNACLE) VANDYK / Group of Companies, The Craftsman Condominium Residences - U31 Design

» BEST HIGH-RISE BUILDING DESIGN (PINNACLE) / Signature Communities, East United Condos - Giannone Petricone Associates Inc. Architects

» BEST SINGLE DETACHED HOME DESIGN / Tribute Communities, Gates of Nobleton, Wedgewood - Cassidy & Co. Architectural Technologists, Guidelines Advertising Inc.

» BEST INNOVATIVE HOME DESIGN / Mason Homes, Parklands, The Oakwood Model - Builder Insight Group Inc.

» BEST SEMI-DETACHED OR TOWNHOME DESIGN / Minto Communities, Minto Oakvillage, Castlerock - RN Design Ltd.

» BEST LUXURY HOME DESIGN / Sorbara Group of Companies, Crafthouse at St. Andrews, Crafthouse Model E - Paul Johnston: Unique Urban Homes, Symbolics Architecture + Design

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» BEST SALESPERSON OR TEAM – MID/HIGHRISE / Tridel - Juliana Tsui and Chili Yung

» BEST SALESPERSON OR TEAM – LOW-RISE / Minto Communities » BEST SALES OFFICE - SMALL / Zinc Developments, 35 Wabash The Brand Factory, Brandon Communications Inc., Design Agency, PSR Brokerage Ltd.

» BEST SALES OFFICE - LARGE / Curated Properties, CABIN Paul Johnston: Unique Urban Homes, RAW Design

» BEST MARKETING PERSON OR TEAM / Minto Communities » BEST DESIGN TEAM / Fieldgate Homes and Hullmark Developments Inc. - Quadrangle Architecture and Interiors

» BEST CUSTOMER CARE / Tridel » SOURCE / Building Industry and Land Development Association

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Advice | QUICK TIPS

Four organizing myths that keep your life in disarray

By Hellen Buttigieg

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IT’S TIME TO DISPEL some organizing myths that may be keeping you stuck in your mess:

1 | Multi-tasking is always productive. False. Although useful in some situations, multi-tasking can cause you to lose your focus and make costly and time-consuming mistakes. When working on important tasks, multi-tasking is probably not a good idea. Some things require your undivided attention.

Multi-tasking distracts us from being in the present moment, which can drain our energy and leave us feeling exhausted and unfulfilled.

Next time you are participating in an activity, be with that activity rather than thinking about all the things you should be doing instead, or have to do later. Resist the habit of trying to do two things at once.

2 | Being messy automatically means you are disorganized. False.

Organizing is not about how it looks, it’s about how it works. Visual, creative types need to have things out where they can see them because out-of-sight is out-of-mind for them. This may cause their spaces to appear disorganized to others, but they probably know exactly where everything is. On the flip side, visual types lose focus when there is too much to look at, so they need products that allow them to contain their belongings to minimize the visual clutter. For example, a literature

sorter allows them to contain their papers while still keeping them within view.

3 | You have to toss everything to get organized. False. I often hear people say to me, “There’s no way I could get organized because I am too sentimental. I don’t want to get rid of everything.” Although you shouldn’t keep things you don’t like or will never use, there’s always a way to either display or store the things that matter. For example, shadow boxes or display cases allow you to protect as well as showcase the possessions that truly mean something to you.

4 | If you write it on a to-do list, it will get done. False. I had a client who was so proud of her to-do list.

It was prioritized, colour coded and categorized, yet she was frustrated and overwhelmed at how many things on the list were not getting done. To get anything done, you have to actually schedule time to do the things on your list. Simply putting a task on a list is not a commitment. Blocking time on your calendar to do it is.

Hellen Buttigieg is a certified professional organizer, life coach, TV host and owner of We Organize U. Visit her website, weorganizeu.com, or email Hellen at info@weorganizeu.com

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Advice

Make your condo unique

By Jennylyn Pringle

CONDO LIVING, for the most part, is small-space living.

Take the time to really think about your space, your needs and how you live so you can make sure that your furniture and accessories work for you.

Smart planning is the key to smallspace living, and having pieces that are multifunctional is essential.

Measure, measure, measure. Make sure your furniture fits not only in the space but through doorways, stairwells, hallways and in the elevator. Smaller-scale furniture is a fantastic option for small spaces and nowadays many stores cater to condo living with fabulous style.

Upcycling isn’t just a trend, it’s quite practical when looking for something “new.” Look for pieces in vintage and antique shops, or even your parents’ basement, as the scale of older furniture is generally smaller and ideal for condo living. Don’t think

of vintage pieces as a downgrade — older furniture is often much more solidly constructed and is made out of quality materials you just can’t find at affordable prices today. As a bonus, your furniture will be unique and something you won’t see in the condo above or below you.

If your vintage pieces are looking a bit outdated, refreshing them with Fusion Mineral Paint is a great way to alter the character of your piece. You can make something old fashioned look modern and create a burst of colour to accent your space, or you can take something average and add layers of paint, antiquing and distressing it to make it look like a rare antique find.

Condo living does not often afford the luxury of prepping and painting your furniture outside. When working in smaller spaces, you want to minimize your exposure to harsh

chemicals. Fortunately, Fusion is a zero volatile organic compound (VOC) paint and offers exceptional adhesion requiring minimal prep, meaning that it is safe to use inside without dealing with harsh chemicals or smells.

Choose a paint palette for your space that includes walls, furniture and fabric. If you’re trying to unite a bunch of mix and match pieces, consider a monochromatic colour scheme.

Opt for several shades of white and cream or even greys for a subtle, sophisticated and elegant effect.

Painting can often be intimidating, but can be as simple as a one-step process using a paint with a built-in top coat. This chair was outdated, upholstered and dark looking. We lightened it up with a coat of Fusion paint using the colour Champlain, a perfect off-white with just a hint of yellow and grey. A neutral fabric replaced the floral pattern and gave this outdated chair a completely new look, perfectly modern vintage chic.

Try painting some interesting lamps you find at a bargain store. The paint will give something mass produced a more unique artisanal quality as lighting in condos tends to be boring and standard. Paint is a great way to transform a condo kitchen too — if you’re downsizing, say from a historic home to a modern ‘box in the sky’ condo, you may miss some of the homey touches you’re leaving behind.

Why not paint and glaze the dark outdated cabinets in your kitchen to create a farmhouse feel or something coastal or French country instead?

It will really make the kitchen feel like the heart of the home and help your condo stand out from the rest!

As the president of Homestead House Paint Co., Jennylyn Pringle is the visionary and creator of the Fusion brand. Her parents (Scott and Loree) bought the little paint company in 1989 and enlisted Jennylyn from the age of five to pitch in. Homestead uses only high quality ingredients in the manufacturing process.

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the feeling of arriving home. With Stationwest in Aldershot, Adi has crafted a collection of contemporary townhomes to grow a transitoriented master-planned community in one of the oldest and most established neighbourhoods in Burlington. Adi partnered with awardwinning Icon Architects and interior design firm U31 to design homes that offer the ideal balance of space, comfort and convenience.

“There’s an immediate sense of space as soon as you walk in the front door,” says Tariq Adi, CEO of Adi Development Group. “Every room flows into the next and you’re naturally drawn into your home. Whether you’re entertaining friends on your private rooftop terrace or spending a night in with your family, Stationwest is designed for living your life after work.”

Each home was thoughtfully designed using Adi’s IntelliSpace philosophy, which maximizes living space and embraces natural light through a modern-style aesthetic. The layouts ensure that each room is bright and open, encouraging flow from one room to the next. High quality features and finishes are key elements that make each home feel comfortable without sacrificing design.

“Stationwest is designed to fit your busy lifestyle,” says Saud Adi, COO of Adi Development Group. “We pride ourselves on leading-edge design, from the open-concept layouts to the sophisticated finishes, the result is a polished space that’s unlike anything else you’ll find in Burlington.”

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sacrificing personal space or privacy.

Removed from the downtown core of Toronto but connected by a quick train ride, Stationwest offers residents balance and room to grow in an established residential area close to nature. From the Village of Waterdown’s quaint downtown, to the shopping areas along Aldershot’s Plains Road, Stationwest offers urban accessibility while being immersed in celebrated parkland. The famous Royal Botanical Gardens and the waterfront trails at LaSalle Park are just two of the numerous surrounding natural sites that can be enjoyed year round.

Arriving in 2016, the project’s first phase consists of a collection of spacious conventional and back-to-back townhomes ranging from approximately 1,200 to 2,200 sq.ft. with backyards and rooftop terraces. Two- and three-bedroom layouts start from the high $300s.

“This will be the absolute last opportunity to own in a transit-connected, lowrise community in Burlington,” says Tariq Adi. “The demand has been incredible and we’re anticipating a sellout over the first weekend launch.

People in the community are continuously impressed by our dedication to developing high-quality homes in this fantastic neighbourhood. It’s truly a spectacular — and last of its kind — master-planned community.”

Register now at adidevelopments.com. For more information email, stationwest@adidevelopments.com.

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Between SEASONS, between SPACES

By Yanic Simard | Photography by Ted Yarwood

SPRING IS FINALLY HERE! The warm weather is slowly setting in outside — it’s only natural to want to enjoy this sunny feeling indoors as well.

With these design tips, you can start to enjoy the great outdoors immediately!

Branch out » Florals are experiencing a huge revival, updated from the

overly fussy patterns we associate with Granny’s curtains, to become contemporary, organic touches of natural beauty. In this dining room space, I used an elegant, leafy wallpaper to draw a connection to the outdoors, and then continued it into the kitchen to visually link the two rooms. For a similar effect try Graham & Brown’s “Claire” or “Harem Tulips” prints. Visit grahambrown.com » Did you know that wallpaper can make a beautiful backsplash? Of course it’s a little impractical by itself, but adding simple glass panels over top gives an easily cleaned surface while letting the paper shine through. This way, you can use one favourite print throughout, or choose a special accent to create a unique backsplash feature.

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Keep your options open » Sometimes the best way to introduce fresh, fun colour in a space is to start with none at all — keeping your fixed elements neutral gives you a flexible backdrop for ever-changing accents to suit your moods. However, that doesn’t mean I let these spaces be boring: introducing variety through patterns, textures, and different materials (such as a wood table and clear plastic chairs) gives even a neutral palette lots of depth and visual interest year round. » Once you have this beautiful neutral canvas, introduce colour through accessories. Live plants add a friendly infusion of green to liven up your dining table or countertop. Removing the doors from a standard cupboard creates an open shelving display for colourful dishes and glassware — just keep the doors stashed away for later. Add a few beautiful books or an oversized vase, and suddenly you’ve got a whole colour scheme you can switch up at any time.

Florals are experiencing a huge revival, updated from the overly fussy patterns we associate with Granny’s curtains, to become contemporary, organic touches of natural beauty

Blur the lines » I love pieces that can work indoors and out, such as the classic Bertoia dining chair (pictured on the left).

The open metal frame makes a mid-century statement inside, but is totally practical outdoors, so it can be moved to wherever you want extra seating. Other pieces such as ceramic garden stools, stonetopped bistro tables, or clear plastic stackable chairs provide equal flexibility — consider investing in these even in the colder months and love them all year round. » Whether you have a wall full of windows around a patio door or a small sliver of glass, keep the view as open as possible by hanging a simple sheer over top. By draping the full wall you help blur the line

between the walls and windows, making the warm light the focus, and preserving the sight lines while also maintaining your privacy. Place the rod just below the ceiling and run the fabric to just above the ground, for a clean, contemporary effect.

Sing the blues » Blue and green (which is half blue) are both natural hues that we are

used to seeing in the world in a tone-on-tone effect, so they make great near-neutrals and work especially well when combined in multiple shades. This makes it especially easy to slowly add an accessory collection over time (as you happen across different stores) without wondering about whether pieces will “match.” If you stick to the blues, you won’t have a worry in the world.

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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previews and registration ARC CONDOMINIUMS By: Daniels Corporation City: Mississauga Arc Condominiums is the newest addition to Daniels Erin Mills — a master-planned, mixeduse community. Register now. www.danielsarc.com

COSMOS CONDOMINIUMS By: Liberty Development City: Vaughan Live steps from the new Vaughan Metropolitan Centre subway station, Highways 400 and 407, and all the great amenities in Vaughan. Register now. www.cosmoscondos.ca

By: G Group Development City: Richmond Hill Register now for phase two. Luxury condos in the heart of Richmond Hill starting from the $250s. www.grandpalace.ca

INDIGO By: Pemberton Group City: Maple Welcome to spacious condominium living in Maple. Prices start from the low $400s. www.pembertongroup.com

PACE ON MAIN By: Geranium Homes City: Stouffville Register now for a new condominium that delivers a fresh new living experience in downtown Stouffville. www.paceonmain.com

LAKE & EAST CONDOMINIUM RESIDENCES By: Symmetry Developments City: Oakville Coming soon to Bronte Harbour. Register now for condos starting from the mid-$300s. www.lakeandeast.com

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WHITEHAUS By: Lifetime Developments and Knightstone Capital Management City: Toronto Live steps to the subway, restaurants and all the excitement and energy of Yonge and Eglinton. Register now. www.whitehaus.ca

THE PJ CONDOS

LIBERTY CENTRAL BY THE LAKE 2 By: CanAlfa Group City: Toronto Register now for an opportunity to live in Liberty Village, one of Toronto’s hottest neighbourhoods. www.liveinliberty.com

new releases and grand openings THE PJ CONDOS By: Pinnacle International City: Toronto Live downtown at Pearl and John streets in the heart of the entertainment district. www.pjcondos.ca

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previews and registration THE VILLAGE RESIDENCES By: Liberty Development City: Toronto Register now for an exclusive Bayview lifestyle.

Urban condos starting from the mid-$300s. www.villageresidences.ca

By: State Building Group and Madison Homes City: Toronto Register now for condominiums at Avenue Road north of St. Clair, with prices starting from the high $300s. www.609avenue.com

SONIC CONDOMINIUMS By: Lindvest City: Toronto Register now for a new condominium located at Eglinton Avenue and Don Mills Road. www.lindvest.com/sonic

HEARTWOOD THE BEACH By: Fieldgate Urban City: Toronto Register now for the first six-storey condominium in Toronto to be built with wood. www.heartwoodthebeach.com

ELLIE By: G Group Development City: Toronto Register now for luxury condominiums at Yonge and Ellerslie. Prices starting from the mid-$200s. www.elliecondos.com

AVANI 2 AT METROGATE By: Tridel City: Toronto The new released upper floor suites are built for urban living. Prices starting from the mid$200s. www.tridel.com

SOUTHSIDE RESIDENCES AT GRAMERCY PARK By: Malibu Investments Inc. City: Toronto Fabulous amenities, suites from the $190s and close to the Wilson subway, Yorkdale Mall and York University. www.southsidecondos.ca

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SQ2 416-661-1949 • from $357,000 15D One Yorkville 416-519-2911 • from $408,000 15I Eau Du Soleil Waterfront Condominiums 416-503-3328 • from $350,000 25B Success Tower at Pinnacle Centre 416-360-0673 • from $880,000 17M Bespoke Towns 419-239-8181 • from $550,000 22J Totem Condominium 416-792-1877 • from $492,000 15H The Madison 416-482-8090 • from $480,000 14E 88 Queen 88queen.com • from $250,000 16L Fuse Condos 416-534-4444 from $280,000 9K Pace 416-928-2223 • from $310,000 16L Dundas Square Gardens 416-645-8575 • from $224,000 17K Grid Condos 416-477-4743 • from $250,000 17K Garrison Point garrisonpoint.ca • from $250,000 13N The Barrington Condominiums Flats 416-410-4444 • from $345,000 12H Howard Park 2 416-873-0989 • from $349,000 9L The Upper House Condos in Leaside 416-425-1800 from $350,000 18D Alter 416-645-4599 • from $700,000 16J Yorkville Park mintoyorkvillepark.com • • from $420,000 14J Zigg St.Clair West 416-545-0223 • • from $390,000 14J Zigg St.Clair West 416-545-0223 • • from $390,000 14J Yorkville Private Estates 416-484-4371 • • from $2500,000 14J Teahouse 416-861-1111 • from $241,000 16K VOX 416-485-3000 • 15J Aqualina at Bayside 416-514-2710 • from $336,000 18N Aquavista at Bayside Toronto 416-514-2710 • from $814,000 18N CASA 2 416-486-2272 • from $390,000 15L CASA III 416-486-2272 • from $660,000 15L 11 Wellesley 416-861-1111 • from $435,000 15J Riverside Square 416-466-4466 • from $200,000 19L Liberty Central by the Lake - Phase One 416-537-0047 • from $370,000 11F The Selby theselbycondos.com • 16J The Rosedale on Bloor 416-928-9997 • from $220,000 16I The Brant Park 416-368-5262 • from $283,000 14M Enigma on the Park 416-516-1551 • from $236,000 9L 609 Avenue Road 609avenue.com • from $390,000 14G 609 Avenue Road 609avenue.com • from $390,000 14G 2221 Yonge 647-350-2221 • from $320,000 14D On The Danforth onthedanforthcondo.com • from $250,000 23G Schoolhouse 416-979-1333 • from $900,000 13I Art Shoppe Condos artshoppecondos.com • from $200,000 14D Seventy Seven Charles Yorkville 416-203-7034 • from $2100,000 14J The Clover on Yonge 416-485-3000 • from $220,000 14J Ivory On Adelaide 647-341-1731 • from $510,000 17L 158 Front Condominiums 158front.com • from $290,000 17L Exhibit 416-967-7778 • from $560,000 14I Exhibit 416-967-7778 • 14I Exhibit 416-967-7778 • 14I The Urban Townhome Collection 647-344-2573 • from $2200,000 15K The Pinnacle on Adelaide 416-596-1600 • from $367,000 15M Bisha Hotel & Residences 416-637-2211 • from $300,000 16M 88 Scott 416-216-8588 • from $500,000 17M Riverhouse at the Old Mill 416-766-7343 • from $500,000 5L Two Old Mill 416-645-7022 • from $1762,000 5L RCM I on University 647-351-9247 • from $515,000 14M The Berwick 416-922-9425 from $536,000 14E The Mercer 416-597-6940 • from $440,000 15M Imperial Plaza 647-346-3799 • from $386,000 15I Blue Diamond at Imperial Plaza 416-925-2501 • from $350,000 15I Cumberland Tower - Yorkville Plaza II 416-966-3003 • from $350,000 15I 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 The Bond Condominiums 416-546-7525 • • from $409,000 15G L Tower 416-777-2533 • from $490,000 17L Perspective Condos 416-242-3500 from $300,000 4H Neon 416-987-7878 • from $400,000 14D 1000 Bay 416-485-3000 • from $390,000 15J 90 Niagara 416-981-0036 from $410,000 14O SIXTY Colborne 416-601-0060 • from $496,000 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 $332,000 16L Canary District Condominiums 416-603-7576 • from $335,000 18L Canary Park Condominiums 416-603-7576 • from $242,000 18L 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 $472,000 15L Duke Condos junctionlife.ca from $290,000 8K King Charlotte 416-368-5262 • from $435,000 15M Theatre Park 416-368-5262 • from $707,000 16M The Harlowe 416-363-1771 • from $300,000 15M Form tridel.com 15L

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The Village Residences 416-735-2222 • from $350,000 31 20D SIX 25 BV six25bv.com • from $250,000 48 19C Southside Residences at Gramercy Park southsidecondos.ca • from $190,000 49 13E The Bennett on Bayview thebennettcondos.com • from $250,000 65 17B The Bennett on Bayview thebennettcondos.com • from $250,000 65 17B Ellie elliecondos.com • from $250,000 35 17C Scenic on Eglinton 416-805-1781 • from $300,000 23 23G Sonic lindvest.com/sonic • from $210,000 51 23G Fifth on the Park 416-492-0001 • from $420,000 43 24C World on Yonge 905-771-7010 • from $281,000 30 18A Opus 416-813-2999 • • 22C VISTO vistocondos.ca from $267,000 8E Westhaven 416-792-6655 • from $633,000 23G Aristo at Avonshire 416-730-0300 • from $391,000 18D The Brownstones at Westown lindvest.com from $250,000 4C Tango2 at Concord Park Place 416-813-2999 • from $265,000 22C Omega On The Park 416-813-2999 • • from $200,000 22C SOUL mysoulcondos.ca from $250,000 25C Beacon beaconcondos.ca • from $368,000 17C 5959 Yonge Street 416-222-5959 • from $302,000 18A Vida at Bayview Village 416-304-1212 from $250,000 20D Tea Garden Condos teagardencondos.com • from $200,000 19C The Ravine 416-850-2489 • • from $268,000 25E The Ravine 416-850-2489 • • from $250,000 25E Lotus Condominiums 416-222-8338 • from $306,000 19C Marquette Urban Towns 416-551-9767 • from $250,000 14E Briar Hill madisonhomes.ca • • from $400,000 12F Argento 416-663-1818 • from $370,000 22E Scala 416-730-0300 • from $300,000 22C Alto at Atria 416-645-8866 • from $334,000 25D The Diamond Condominiums on Yonge 416-961-8008 • from $268,000 17C Portrait Condominiums 416-282-9600 • from $255,000 13C Flo Condominiums 647-799-0356 • from $322,000 18C Dreamtower At Emerald City 416-492-0001 • from $367,000 24C The Colours of Emerald City coloursofemeraldcity.com • from $250,000 24C Treviso Condominiums 416-787-8882 • from $203,000 12F Treviso II 416-787-8882 • from $263,000 12F Treviso III 416-787-8882 • from $250,000 12F The Station 416-398-9777 • from $467,000 12D Trio at Atria 416-645-8866 from $271,000 24C Parfait at Atria tridel.com 24C LIV Lofts 416-445-5638 • from $250,000 22F Canterbury 647-352-2130 • • from $951,000 19F Flaire Condos 416-445-8868 • from $305,000 22F

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12 SPALLACCI HOMES

101 Locke Condos

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17 PEMBERTON GROUP

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19 METROLY DEVELOPMENTS

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905-591-1071 • from $340,000

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