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federal and provincial government interventions to ease runaway prices will have their desired effect, but according to the latest numbers from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), sales are down, listings are up and change could be on the horizon.

“Homebuyers and sellers both reacted to the recent Ontario government policy announcement aimed at cooling housing markets in and around Toronto,” said Gregory Klump, CREA’s chief economist. “The number of new listings in April spiked to record levels in the GTA, Oakville-Milton, Hamilton-Burlington and Kitchener-Waterloo, where there had been a severe supply shortage.”

Klump adds that sales were down in each of these regions, suggesting that these housing markets have started to cool.

If you’re on the fence about buying a home, here are three things to consider – regardless of market conditions.

First of all, there’s nothing quite like the pride of ownership.

Second, you have to live somewhere. If you’ve crunched the numbers and have determined that the down payment, mortgage requirements and associated costs fit within your budget, why fatten a landlord’s pockets when you can invest in your own financial future?

Finally, the general rule of thumb for smart investments is to buy low and sell high. While prices in Toronto are far from “low,” if you’ve been holding out for the chance to get your foot in the door, it could be right around the corner.

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Contributors

BILD REPORT

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

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Caroline Andrews PUBLISHER & GENERAL MANAGER

Shawn Woodford DIRECTOR OF SALES

Moe Lalani

LEGALLY SPEAKING

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

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

Anne-Marie Breen DIRECTOR OF CONTENT

Jennifer Reynolds SENIOR EDITOR

Lydia McNutt ART DIRECTOR

Daiana Garay

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.

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sonia Bell Wayne Karl Elisa Krovblit DESIGN EDITOR

Yanic Simard SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

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SALES & MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR

BEN MYERS

Terry Bassett

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

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Property Profile | GO.2 CONDOMINIUMS

GO.2 CONDOMINIUMS Spacious suites, outstanding amenities and a connected location

PEMBERTON GROUP IS KNOWN FOR DESIGNING AND BUILDING COMMUNITIES

that anticipate and even exceed the wants and needs of today’s purchasers.

GO.2 Condominiums, coming soon to the historic Village of Maple is no exception!

GO.2 will rise to 12 storeys with 307 well-appointed suites, and will also offer five spacious townhomes. Situated in the burgeoning Major Mackenzie Drive and Dufferin Street area, and close to the Maple GO Station, residents will have unparalleled connectivity to the entire Greater Toronto Area, and easy access the many shops, dining and services found nearby.

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and Pearson airport. Those commuting to downtown Toronto will appreciate that Union Station is just over a half-hour ride away.

GO.2 will also be well served by the GO Transit Barrie rail line, GO Transit buses, York Region Transit and the Toronto Transit Commission. Hwys.

400 and 407 are only minutes away as well.

Interiors will have Pemberton’s renowned high quality features and finishes. Highlights all as per plan include: 5”-wide laminate flooring in living room, dining room, den, bedroom(s), hall and foyer; smoothfinished ceilings throughout; 9-foot

ceiling heights in principal rooms; contemporary kitchen designs with under-cabinet lighting, a stainless steel kitchen appliance package; a white front-loading washer and dryer in the laundry area; spalike bathrooms(s) and an outdoor balcony, terrace or patio.

Amenities start with welcoming 24hour concierge service. There will be a state-of-the art indoor/outdoor fitness centre with change rooms for men and women, a yoga studio, indoor/ outdoor party room with catering kitchen and a bar. Residents also have use of the theatre, landscaped rooftop terrace with lounge and barbecues, a

ground floor patio with barbecues, and the dog wash.

Spacious suite layouts will include one-bedroom, one-bedroomplus-den, two-bedroom and two-bedroom-plus-den designs, plus two- and three-bedroom townhomes. Specifications are correct at press time. See a sales representative for full details.

To register for GO.2 and learn more about Pemberton’s many fine condominium communities, visit pembertongroup.com. You can also follow the company on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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BILD report

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Tarion report

Ontario’s new home warranty continues to evolve

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Legally speaking

Title insurance: What is it, and why do you need it?

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Condo pro

12 tips for the new condo buyer

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Good reasons why you should not co-sign

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Advice | BILD REPORT

More purpose-built rentals could help address housing supply

By Bryan Tuckey

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THE PURPOSE-BUILT RENTAL MARKET

is starting to grow after years of being stagnant, as more developers look to build rental housing. But it is not easy.

One way to help meet our housing supply shortage and affordability problems in the GTA is to build more rental housing. With housing prices as high as they are, renting has become a popular alternative for the many people priced out of home ownership.

Builders are interested in bringing purpose-built rentals to market because of the greater demand and more is being developed. According to a recent CIBC report, more than 5,000 new rental units are currently under construction and another 28,000 units were proposed in late 2016.

While there is increased interest, rental housing must be financially worthwhile to develop otherwise units won’t get built. Similar to condominium projects, it’s difficult for developers to build purposebuilt rentals because of the many challenges that need to be overcome.

One of the biggest challenges and one that would have a huge negative effect on the development of new rental housing is potential changes to rent control legislation.

The government is looking at expanding rent control rules and although this may seem like a good idea, the impact would in fact be detrimental on the viability of constructing the much needed housing. If the province imposes rent restrictions, the financial incentive for developers to build these units 12 YPNEXTHOME.CA

will diminish. Expanded rent control on new rental buildings would not improve our housing issues but instead would push housing prices up as rental supply falls.

There are many other challenges that builders need to consider before moving forward with a purposebuilt rental project. For example, there could be more financial risks in building rental housing rather than constructing condominiums.

Developers typically sell most condo units before they are actually built which decreases their investment risk.

Whereas with rental developments, units can only be rented once the building is complete which increases the uncertainty of being able to rent all units in a timely manner.

Developers also face the same planning policy challenges with rental building as they do with condo projects. It is difficult getting height and density approvals, and out-ofdate zoning by-laws and excessive red tape increase approval time-lines

and delay construction. All these challenges means it costs developers more to bring projects to market.

In order to make rental projects work, developers need to build in established locations where potential tenants want to live. Like condominium developments, many rental projects are being met with NIMBYism or opposition from local residents who are concerned about high-rises going up in their neighbourhoods.

Purpose built rentals could be one way to address the housing demands across the GTA however in order to happen, these projects need to be financially viable for developers.

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

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Advice | TARION REPORT

Ontario’s new home warranty continues to evolve

By Howard Bogach

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FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS,

Ontarians have bought new homes with the comfort of knowing that important protections are in place.

To build homes, all builders must be registered and demonstrate that they have a number of important competencies. They are also held accountable for their work by providing a mandatory warranty on each and every home they build.

The principle behind these regulations is simple: New-home buyers should have a certain level of protection for such a significant investment. Not only are our homes likely the largest purchase we make in our lifetimes, but they are also where we build families and dreams.

Since it was first created in 1976, Tarion has evolved and strengthened these protections.

In March, the Ontario government announced plans to further evolve both the warranty administration and builder regulation by creating two new Designated Administrative Authorities (DAAs) to separate the building regulator function and the warranty function. While there are structural changes coming, the principle of consumer protection that lies behind the province’s new home warranty remains unchanged. It is also important to stress that these changes will take time.

For now, it is business as usual at Tarion. Our award-winning customer service staff remain ready to provide information, resources, and answers to your questions on the province’s new home warranty.

The changes to come are part of a long evolution of consumer protection that began in 1976, when the warranty and builder registration became mandatory.

Before then, there was little protection for new-home buyers.

There were reports across the province of so-called “builders” accepting deposits from buyers without any intention of actually building the purchaser’s home. With no protection in place, new-home buyers had little recourse when their money was taken and their homes were never built.

These schemes hurt consumers, legitimate builders and the reputation of Ontario’s building industry. The need for consumer protection was evident, and so builder registration became mandatory, along with the requirement to provide a warranty on every new home. Tarion – although called by another name – was created to regulate builders, administer the warranty and prosecute those who didn’t follow the rules. Some of our current staff have been with us since those early days.

Over the years, the protections and regulations have grown significantly. In fact, Ontarians enjoy some of the strongest protections across the country. Not only have warranty coverage limits increased, but we are the first and only province to cover radon gas remediation and delayed closings.

And, we continue to strengthen the warranty. Currently, we are consulting on how to expand deposit protection to better reflect the reality of today’s new-home buying experience. Over the years, Tarion has also made sure builders have been held to increasingly higher standards – most recently requiring them to complete educational competencies prior to registration.

So, while the government works

Over the years, the protections and regulations have grown significantly.

In fact, Ontarians enjoy some of the strongest protections across the country through the changes that will eventually see a new structure for the delivery of new home warranties and builder regulation, Tarion continues to be here for new-home buyers and builders – just as we have since 1976.

If you are planning to buy a new home, to build new homes or to live in one that is less than seven years old, Tarion is here for you. Visit us at tarion.com for more information about the protections for new-home buyers in Ontario.

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

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TITLE INSURANCE: What is it, and why do you need it?

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TITLE INSURANCE IS SUPPOSED to

provide comprehensive insurance coverage for certain title-related risks associated with home buying, such as zoning issues, claims of mental incapacity, lack of up-to-date survey, and the legal services provided by your lawyer (such as title certification).

It insures the homebuyer against such defects in title, which may occur from conflicting ownership claims, liens, undischarged mortgages, consents and the like. It will cover compliance and access issues such as work orders, permit violations, fences, boundaries, tenancies and rights of way. It is supposed to be in force so long as the purchaser or his heirs own the property. Title insurance will outlive the certification of your lawyer, whose insurance stops if he or she dies or ceases to practice law.

Okay, what if something is wrong and a prospective purchaser will not accept a new title insurance policy at no cost? The insurer will pay out in accordance with the policy, or will, if possible, repair the defect. Title insurance protects from vendors that won’t re-adjust or misrepresent things such as the real estate taxes paid. In addition, lawyers’ insurance is time of incident related, which means in simple English that if your lawyer is dead, retired or stops practice and you make a claim after that, you are not covered.

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compliance letters, subdivision compliance letters and deed registration – are lower. We estimate $200 to $300 on a deal after the cost of the policy.

Almost all of Ontario is now on an electronic registry system. Title insurance has become the norm and many of the transactions are done by computer communications. Make sure the lawyer you select has taken the title insurance courses, has gone to the seminars on Terranet, the electronic registry system, and can properly advise you. The Law Society passed a rule that every lawyer on a residential real estate deal must advise the client of title insurance, the different companies offering it, and how it works. Remember, a lawyer survives by repeat business and referrals, and a lawyer’s mandate from the Law Society is that the client’s best interests must come first.

We have all read and heard about mortgage and title fraud, where unscrupulous people put fake mortgages on properties or

sell houses they do not own. Title insurance indemnifies you against these occurrences.

To summarize, title insurance does four things better than lawyers’ insurance through Law Pro (the Law Society’s insurance arm): » gives better coverage as to the quality of your ownership than a lawyer’s insurance; » lasts forever when lawyers don’t; » saves $300 to $400 in disbursements; » protects from mortgage and title fraud.

Every lawyer has an obligation to make you aware of your title insurance options, so you can choose which way you want to go. Think through your options carefully and choose wisely.

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

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Everything a home should be.

The Pemberton difference. It begins with building in the GTA’s most coveted locations.

From there, we bring together design creativity, superb craftsmanship, quality features and outstanding amenities. It’s through this process we develop communities that go beyond the standard. Reinventing the way you live, one community at time.

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You call it a poolside retreat.

GO ANYWHERE FROM HERE When you choose to live at GO.2 your dynamic new community brings you close to major highways, premium shopping, dining, entertainment, and plenty of lush parkland.

Being a part of a Pemberton master-planned condo community also means you’ll enjoy the benefits of thoughtful, spacious design. At GO.2 you’re living completely connected, directly adjacent to the Maple GO station ensures you can get almost anywhere, anytime, in nearly no time. When you’re here at GO.2, you really have arrived.

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Advice | CONDO PRO

12 tips for the new condo buyer

By Barbara Lawlor

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SHOPPING FOR A CONDO in the GTA? Great news – your decision is a wise one. Today’s condos are more beautiful and more efficient than ever before. To help you with this exciting life step, here a few tips:

Prepare: » Get pre-qualified for a mortgage before you shop. This way, you can avoid falling in love with something you cannot afford. Know your budget.

And guess what? You may be able to afford more than you think! » First-time buyers, keep in mind that postponing your entry into home ownership may mean buying when mortgage interest rates have gone up, which they eventually will.

Even a fraction of a percentage point now can mean a difference of many thousands of dollars over the course of your amortization. Look for firsttime homebuyer seminars, which can be a big help in teaching you what you need to know to make an informed decision. » Consider location first. How long will your work commute be? Make the trek during rush hour before you buy. Can you walk to amenities and avoid using a vehicle for errands? Many of today’s condos earn a Walk Score of 100! » Look at suite designs carefully. Are you buying with a roommate? Do you need separate bedrooms? If so, check out designs in which the bedrooms are at opposite ends of the suite for added privacy.

Visit sales offices: » Don’t underestimate the power of seeing how a builder’s suites “live” by touring the models. In addition to helping you envision the real thing from floor plans, the models are full of wonderful design and décor ideas that can help you make choices at your colour selection appointment. » Developers and builders dedicate a lot of resources to creating sales offices and models that showcase the potential in the suites they are selling.

You can pick up a lot of visual tips on decorating from prestigious designers whom you might not otherwise be able to hire as consultants. » Use your sales office visit to gather as much information as possible. The Internet is a wonderful tool, but there is nothing like being able to speak one-on-one with a knowledgeable sales representative. » How do the sales office and models look when it comes to quality? This is your first opportunity to see firsthand how well built you can expect your suite and building to be.

Lighten your load: » If you’re moving into a condo from

a large home, pare down your stuff and avoid cluttering up your new space. A home organizer can help. » Consider holding a yard sale, passing down family heirlooms to the younger generation, donating furniture and other items to charities and consignment shops, selling things on the Internet, giving things away, and when all else fails, throwing items that are past their prime in the trash. » Use the floor plan of your new suite as a guideline. The room dimensions are on it. I have known people to cut out scale representations of their furnishings and place them on the floor plans to see whether they fit and how they might be arranged for optimum effect. » If you are selling your larger home, remember that it will sell more quickly if it is neat and tidy without a lot of items piled in corners and on surfaces.

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

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Neighbourhood Profile

Stonegate-Queensway

By Caroline Aksich

Fast facts

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33% RENT

AS ITS NAME SUGGESTS, Stonegate-

Queensway is an amalgam of a couple smaller neighbourhoods: Queensway (to the south) and Sunnylea/Stonegate, which sits atop the former. The neighbourhood is bounded by Bloor Street on the north, the Gardiner Expressway on the south, and is bookended by Islington and the Humber River.

The vibe Not only do both the Humber River and Mimico Creek wander their ways across this nabe, but Lake Ontario is also a mere stone’s throw away.

Stonegate-Queensway is a nature lover’s paradise. If you’re lucky, you’ll spy some coyotes, herons, or even a deer while meandering down a wooded path.

Meet the neighbours Stonegate-Queensway households run the spectrum from low income (according to the 2011 census, 11 per cent of the residents live under the poverty line) to high income (20 per cent net over $125,000 annually).

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diverse, it attracts a variety people ranging from singles to retirees to young families.

In the area If forest-reminiscent trails are a bit too much wilderness for you, Queensway Park is equipped with a baseball diamond, tennis courts and a playground. Indoorsy types can choose to frequent one of the libraries (there are two TPL branches). Stonegate-Queensway is serviced by public and Catholic elementary schools. The 73-acre Park Lawn Cemetery is one of Canada’s most historically significant graveyards.

Planes, trains & automobiles Motorists can hop on the Gardiner Expressway and be downtown in 12 minutes (if there’s no traffic). At the foot of Royal York, there’s a GO Station, which you can access via to the 76 Royal York South bus that connects with the Bloor-Danforth Subway Line. The TTC bus that services Islington also connects to the subway. From Islington Station there is an express bus to Pearson Airport.

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Real estate The neighbourhood was first subdivided in the late nineteenth century, and a few clutches of Victorian houses still stand proudly close to Bloor. Brick neoGeorgians and cottage-reminiscent Tudor revivals dominate the older housing stock. Today, the area is a hodgepodge of architectural styles (many a post-war bungalow was built in the ‘50s). Detached, semi-detached, midrise condos and lowrise apartment buildings dominate the inventory.

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QUEENSWAY PARK URBAN CAPITAL, the masterminds behind River City, Smart House and M City,

and one of Toronto’s most recognizable developers, is an industry pioneer in terms of architectural and interior design, commitment to urban living, and combining high-end living with functional design. However, in Toronto’s ever-changing and increasingly competitive real estate market, it’s the ability to identify new and up-and-coming neighbourhoods that has propelled the team to the level of success they experience today. For homeowners who might not normally think outside of downtown but refuse to sacrifice on living space, and for suburbanites looking for downtown style, Urban Capital and Rosewater have the answer – Queensway Park.

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The announcement of the duo’s latest development marks the discovery of an untapped market, frequently overlooked by buyers. The nine-storey, 170-unit development is located in a hidden gem between Toronto’s downtown core and its western neighbourhoods, offering the ultimate in urban style and parkside living. Located at 784 The Queensway in the budding Queensway Village neighbourhood, the condominium will infuse the convenience of downtown with the ease of the suburbs. One of the building’s major features is that it’s 20 minutes from everywhere you would ever need to be – Toronto Pearson Airport, Sherway Gardens, High Park, and of course, downtown Toronto. For those looking to stay close to home, Queensway Village

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The project will work with the City of Toronto’s current plans to revitalize the surrounding neighbourhood through a series of community-focused initiatives.

The key change will be the redevelopment of the adjacent 3.1-acre Queensway Park, with the addition of new tennis courts and a skating trail to enliven the park in the winter months. Urban Capital and Rosewater will add a double row of maple trees to connect The Queensway with Queensway Park,

and curate a selection of retail tenants to create a lively street culture.

Through and through, Queensway Park will showcase perfectly calibrated, urban-chic design. The 1950s inspired exteriors, which use windows and balconies to play on angular volumes, will be mirrored by elevated interiors such as floor-to-ceiling windows, single plank floors, rolling barn doors and nine- and 10-ft. high ceilings.

Just when homeowners thought it couldn’t get any better, Queensway Park’s penthouse suites upped the standards of condo life with large double-storey units complete with rooftop terraces. Regardless of suite size, all residents will have access to the building’s thoughtful amenities that include outdoor private lounges, six-by-four-ft. garden plots to encourage urban farming, a fitness facility, a hobby and craft room, a pet-cleaning station and a unique “product library” (for all those useful but bulky things that you sometimes need but don’t have room to store).

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THE CANADIAN HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION (CHBA)

is pleased to announce the winners for its 2017 National Awards for Housing Excellence, recognizing the best new homes, new communities and home renovations in Canada. Thirty-nine National Awards for Housing Excellence were presented at the Association’s 74th National Conference in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Vancouver-based companies won the two top awards, given for cumulative results in the New Home Awards and Marketing Awards categories.

Adera Development Corp. of Vancouver, BC received the Design Excellence Award for their results in the new-home categories. Adera also received two individual New Home Awards for Attached – Mid-to-High-Rise Condominium or Apartment Project, and for Apartment Style/Condominium Units under 1,000 sq. ft.

Concert Properties Ltd. received the Marketing Excellence Award for their overall success in the marketing categories. Concert won individual Marketing Awards for Direct Promotion – Electronic and for Brochure/Kit. RND Construction and Christopher Simmonds Architect of Ottawa, Ont. received New Home Awards for both custom and production detached homes.

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and marketing awards categories. My House Design/ Build Team Ltd. of Surrey, BC, Kon-strux Developments and Ultimate Renovations of Calgary, Alta. received two awards in the home renovation categories.

“Our award winners represent the best of the best in new homes, home renovations, community development and marketing across Canada and the housing industry takes great pride in their accomplishments,” says CHBA President Eric DenOuden.

CHBA members responded enthusiastically to the new awards program with a record number of entries in 2017.

About the Canadian Home Builders’ Association The CHBA is the voice of the residential construction industry in Canada, representing more than 8,500 member firms across the country. CHBA membership spans new home builders, renovators, developers, trade contractors, building material manufacturers and suppliers, lenders, and other professionals in the housing sector.

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Advice | FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING

Relax, prospective homebuyers... the sky is not falling

By Wayne Karl

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RELAX, HOMEOWNERS and buyers in

the GTA, the sky is not falling on the real estate market.

It’s just taking a slight pause.

Just as the spring weather finally began warming up and when the local housing market should have been enjoying a similar spike in activity, along came something called the Fair Housing Plan.

Announced by the Ontario government on April 20, the plan introduced 16 measures to bring stability and affordability to the market, while protecting the investment of homeowners.

Within days, you could feel the impact. Those in the resale market say there was an immediate cooling effect, as buyers reacted to the plan by hesitating. Anecdotal evidence suggests home listings that would have been snapped up in days in multiple offer situations, were now sitting idle or removed entirely – at least temporarily.

“Homebuyers and sellers both reacted to the recent Ontario government policy announcement aimed at cooling housing markets in and around Toronto,” says Gregory Klump, chief economist, Canadian Real Estate Association. “The number of new listings in April spiked to record levels in the GTA, OakvilleMilton, Hamilton-Burlington and Kitchener-Waterloo, where there had been a severe supply shortage.

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markets were down from the previous month. This suggests these housing markets have started to cool. Policy makers will no doubt continue to keep a close eye on the combined effect of federal and provincial measures aimed at cooling housing markets of particular concern, while avoiding further regulatory changes that risk producing collateral damage in communities where the housing market is well balanced or already favours buyers.”

The number of newly listed homes jumped 10 per cent in April 2017, led by a 36 per cent increase in the GTA. Housing markets in the Greater Golden Horseshoe also saw similar percentage increases.

Not the market was hurting, exactly; the MLS Home Price Index Composite Benchmark Price was up by 31.7 per cent year-over-year in April 2017, according to the Toronto Real Estate Board. Similarly, the average selling price for all home types combined was up 24.5 per cent to $920,791.

What the Fair Housing Plan didn’t immediately address, and what is not likely to change in the short term, is supply and demand among new homes. Ontario is to create a housing advisory group to resolve land-use approvals issues and red tape, which prevent housing from coming onto the market for new-home buyers.

What this means for buyers seeking newly built homes, particularly lowrise, is that any new homes brought to market in the GTA will be snapped up immediately.

And that means these prices are likely not going down, no matter what happens in the resale category in the short term.

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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Inspiration | DESIGN SECRETS

THE HOME OFFICE How to make it work for you

By Jane Lockhart

MY OFFICE IS WHEREVER I happen to

be, in the car, at home or the design office – basically, wherever my phone is. But it’s hard to ignore how many in the work force are following the shifting trend to work part time or full time from home. There are many factors that can help make your home office a productive and beautiful place to work.

Today’s wireless technology in the house allows you to work from almost any room, but pick one and make it yours. I always recommend a

home office be set up in a room with a door that closes and locks, rather than the dining room table or in an open concept loft or basement. For business calls and for concentration it’s best to have a door for privacy. If you need to share a space try to make it the guest room or a place that isn’t occupied during the day.

The size of the room isn’t as important as how functional it is.

Organization is key and the way to stay productive is with proper storage. Having the right place to

I always recommend a home office be set up in a room with a door that closes and locks, rather than the dining room table or in an open concept loft or basement.

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put everything can help contain clutter and keep your mind focused on what’s important. You’ll need organization systems for paper and cord/cable management to tame that tangle under your desk. Many office stores carry organizational solutions for computers and supporting tech, but custom built-in cabinetry is the way to go for storage. Every need can be addressed and interpreted into good-looking, yet practical storage. After all, if you’re going to spend eight hours in a space, why not make it functional and beautiful?

Your personal style can carry through from the rest of your home to your office or you can create a unique, personal space that makes you happy just to be in it.

Good lighting is one of the most important considerations. There’s no such thing as too much lighting, you can always turn something off.

If you can, invest in recessed ceiling lights for clear, ambient lighting and good desk lighting for task work. Hire a designer to put together a lighting plan for you if you’re not sure what you need. The second important factor to consider is your chair. Get the most supportive, comfortable seat in the house, because you will be in it a lot. That means no dining chairs!

An area carpet and drapery may seem like overkill in an office but both will help dampen sound. You’re still in a functioning household and sound travels both in and out of rooms, so remember fabric helps reduce the noise level.

If you’re bringing in an electrician to update your lighting, ask about having some of the room’s wall outlets raised to counter height so you don’t have to crawl under your desk to plug in your computer.

If you still work with a lot of paper (like me) you need space to spread stuff out. A computer is one thing

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The second important factor to consider is your chair. Get the most supportive, comfortable seat in the house, because you will be in it a lot. That means no dining chairs!

– or maybe two things, you require for your job but a stretch of counter space can make life much easier.

Many home offices integrate counters with cabinetry to eliminate the standalone desk. Whatever works for you is the right solution. But my last piece of advice is the most important to remember. The best way to tame that paper pile is to tackle it and let it go, so get a high-quality paper shredder and don’t forget to use it!

Jane Lockhart is founder and principal designer of Jane Lockhart Interior Design. She was creative director and host of W Network’s top-ranked show, Colour Confidential, and has a Canadian-built furniture collection, Jane by Jane Lockhart, by Statum Designs. Visit online at janelockhart.com

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Advice | MONEY MATTERS

Good reasons why you should not co-sign

By Gail Vaz-Oxlade

PEOPLE HAVE GOOD HEARTS. And people

often feel they should do something to help friends and family when the going gets tough. Hey, I’m all for offering help when it’s needed. But you should consider any financial help you offer as a gift, since loans often cause huge problems when it comes repayment time. Here’s a letter I received recently:

Gail, I need some help. I don’t know what to do. My sister-in-law and brother-in-law are constantly in a mess financially. They have young kids, and both my husband and I love those children. We don’t want to see them lose their home.

But contact I also aminfo@torontocondos.com very afraid of how our help For more details could hurt us. My sister-in-law has asked us to co-sign a consolidation loan to help them out of the mess they have made. She’s a rampant shopper. He can’t manage to make his business work. My husband wants to do it, but I’m afraid that if we do this it might get in the way when we go to buy a home next year. Am I just being selfish?

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D, you are not being selfish. Wanting to stay solvent so you can make your own dreams come true is not a selfish act. It’s a sensible act. And while your heart may go out to your family, particularly the kids, whose to say that another loan is actually going to solve the problem.? What have your sister-in-law and brother-in-law done to demonstrate they’re serious about their debt problems? If their solution is simply to get a consolidation loan, that’s not enough.

Here are more reasons why you should think twice about co-signing for their consolidation loan: People who need a cosigner can’t qualify on their own because the lender believes they will default. I have heard of the odd positive cosigning experience like a young adult with no credit history whose parents sign on because they know their kid is a stand-up person who would sooner die than stick them with debt. But I’ve heard five times as many negative stories: parents who have been stuck with their children’s irresponsible behaviour; family who watch as the primary signer goes bankrupt leaving them holding the loan. If a body can’t qualify for a loan on its own merits, you have to wonder if you’re actually doing that body a favour by adding more weight to their debt load.

Co-signed debt is 100 per cent your debt. A lot of people don’t seem to realize this, I’m not sure why since it is clearly stated in all the loan paperwork. But here it is in black and white: If the primary borrower drops dead or defaults on the loan, you are 100 per cent responsible for repaying any loans you may have co-signed.

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co-signing is to guarantee repayment, and if the lender can’t get blood from one stone, it’ll come looking for your stones.

Co-signed debt is factored into calculations that determine whether you’ll get approved for any kind of borrowing, including a mortgage.

That’s right. Since you’re on the hook for that $27,000 loan you co-signed for, that’s $27,000 less you can borrow for your own purposes. Again, people seem not to realize that there is a limit to how much lenders will let you take on. Perhaps it’s because lenders have been so lax with this particular rule that folks think credit is unlimited. Well, the credit bucket is not bottomless. Taking on the responsibility of co-signing could

mean your ability to borrow for your own goals is thwarted.

So how do you say no to family or friends who see you as financially stable and a good resource for solving their problems? Try this…

Tonya, both Paul and I would love to help, but right now we’re just not in a position to do so financially. We would be happy to sit down with you and Tony to talk about ways you could clean up the financial mess you’re in. And we’d be happy to help in other ways, like taking the kids when you guys are working extra hard to get that debt paid off. But we can’t co-sign right now. What else can we do to help you?

If Tonya and Tony stomp out in a huff because all they want is your signature, you can count your blessings. It would only be a matter of time before that co-signed loan came between you anyway.

At least now you’re not also on the hook financially.

Gail Vaz-Oxlade is the host of Til Debt Do Us Part and author of Debt Free Forever and blogs daily at gailvazoxlade.com

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Advice | STAT CHAT

Toronto condo prices continue to baffle forecasters

By Ben Myers

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JUNE 2009 WAS THE LAST time GTA

resale condo prices declined on an annual basis, dropping 0.7 per cent from approximately $245,000 in June of 2008 to $243,000, according to data from the Canadian Real Estate Association's MLS Home Price Index (HPI). Fast-forward to April of 2017 and the average price has reached $450,000, and condo values have shot up 29 per cent year-over-year.

During the previous market peak in 2011, condo market hysteria was running wild, new condo broker launches were frenetic, and condo prices in the resale market reached 8.3 per cent annual growth that August. Every week someone declared that the market was in a bubble, that speculative investors were rampant, that “it isn’t different this time,” and that it “won’t end well.”

Following that boom, the market slowed significantly (but didn’t crash), with annual resale price growth of just 0.2 per cent by the end of 2012 per the MLS HPI. Prices stabilized in late 2013 and condo price inflation was steady between four and five per cent from that point until early 2016.

In contrast, Toronto has experienced hockey-stick style price growth since.

Fortress reviews all house price forecasts at the end of the year, and predictions rarely come close to the actual results. In fact, many analysts would do better if they simply forecasted the exact same price growth as the year before and did zero analysis! That’s not good.

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It is too early to tell if Ontario’s newly announced Fair Housing Plan will dampen new or resale condo activity (or both), but in mid-May our partner Lamb Development had another successful new release at a highrise project off Richmond Street West, with a line-up down the street.

Despite the expanded rent control included in the Fair Housing Plan, new condominium investors don’t appear to be deterred by the prospect of below-market rent increases for units they hold and rent out. At the Land and Development Conference, economist Peter Norman of Altus Group said the GTA needs approximately 13,000 new rental units annually to satisfy demand. Over the past 12 months (May 2016 to April 2017), builders and developers have delivered just 2,530 rental units.

This level of purpose-built rental construction is near the highest level since the mid-1990s.

Based on those two data points,

the GTA will still require private landlords to supply about 10,500 new rental units via leased condominium apartments to just keep up with the current level of demand. Keep in mind that it is not out of the realm of possibility that rental demand could go much higher!

Be careful when relying on condo price forecasts as those making them (including myself) haven’t had a great track record. There is still plenty of rental demand for required annually for privately held condominiums. Buy a new unit with the intent of holding it for five or more years and don’t get caught up in the short-term price volatility and near-term forecasts.

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 or follow Ben on twitter at @BenMyers29

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Meet the “move-over” buyer New breed of homebuyer moving on, in search of affordability WE’VE SEEN “MOVE-UP” and “move-

down” buyers, but there’s a new breed of homebuyer out there that’s evolved with today’s high-priced housing reality.

Dubbed the “move-over buyer,” this growing group of home hunters is seeking a balance of affordability, square footage, and access to amenities and infrastructure, and they’re finding it outside of the 416, according to a recent report from ReMax. Significant price increases and high demand in the Greater Toronto Area during the first quarter of 2017 spurred growing numbers of buyers to leave the downtown core, in search of greater affordability in markets across southern Ontario. In turn, they are driving price appreciation in Mississauga, Brampton, Durham, Barrie, Hamilton-Burlington, Windsor, and as far away as Kingston.

The average home in the GTA increased 29 per cent, from $675,492 in the first quarter of 2016 to $873,631 in the first quarter of 2017!

A recent ReMax survey conducted

by Leger found that, when making buying decisions, over two-thirds of Canadians consider the location of a home to be more important than the style or size of the home. Respondents indicated that beyond price, a number of other factors influence home purchases, including access to greenspace (77 per cent), proximity to work (66 per cent), proximity to retail centres (65 per cent), and proximity to family and friends (65 per cent). All of these ranked higher than the style of a home.

In response to heightened activity seen across the GTA in recent months, the Ontario provincial government announced a 15-per-cent Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST), along with a number of other regulations in midApril in an effort to balance the need to stabilize the market while preventing a harmful sharp correction. Similar to the foreign buyer tax introduced in Vancouver last year, the impact of this measure on market and buyer activity in the long run is difficult to predict. This measure may impact consumer confidence in the short-term, as buyers hold out until they fully understand how they are affected, causing overall market activity to slow.

“Toronto and Vancouver are very different markets as Vancouver’s population and geography are much smaller. At this point there is limited data on how many foreign speculators are active in the GTA market, but it is fair to assume that the new tax will impact the middle-class and not just buyers in the upper-end of the market,” says Christopher Alexander, regional director of ReMax Integra Ontario-Atlantic Canada Region. “In the short-term, potential sales may stall as buyers wait to see the impact of the changes, which in turn could create a ripple effect throughout the Golden Horseshoe, however, it will be interesting to see how this new legislation will affect the demand for housing in the market.”

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KEY FINDINGS FROM 2017 RE/MAX SPRING MARKET TRENDS OMNIBUS SURVEY

1 When purchasing a home, 68 per cent of Ontarians consider the location of a home to be more important than the style or size of a home 2 Nearly half (46 per cent) of Ontarians currently feel like they can purchase the type of home that suits their families’ needs 3 Beyond price, more Canadians cited these reasons for choosing a particular neighbourhood: • Prices of homes in the neighbourhood (89%) • Access to green spaces and parks (77%) • Proximity to work (66%) • Proximity to retail centres (65%) • Proximity to family and friends (65%) • Style of homes in the neighbourhood (64%) • Proximity to public transit (56%) • Proximity to preferred schools (43%) • Proximity to cultural and community centres (42%) Furthermore... What Canadian Millennials are looking for in a neighbourhood: • Price of homes (85%) • Proximity to work (84%) • Access to green space and parks (76%) • Proximity to family and friends (71%) • Proximity to preferred schools (65%) • Style of homes (65%) • Proximity to retail centres (61%) • Proximity to public transit (61%) • Proximity to cultural and community centres (46%)

4 Canadians rate the following resources as being helpful to them when buying a home: • Access to a real estate agent: 79% • Information and recommendations from friends and family (regarding the neighbourhood of your choice, home value, home features and amenities): 80% • Online listings: 90% • Easily accessible information about homes in the neighbourhood (types of homes, age of homes, average home prices) that you are considering buying in: 90% • Easily accessible community information (average age, education levels, average income etc.) for the neighbourhood that you are considering buying a home in: 70% • Easily accessible information about schools in the neighbourhood that you are considering buying a home in: 56% Furthermore... Canadian Millennials rate the following resources as being helpful to them when buying a home: • Access to a real estate agent: 76% • Information and recommendations from friends and family (regarding the neighbourhood of your choice, home value, home features and amenities): 81% • Online listings: 88% • Easily accessible information about homes in the neighbourhood (types of homes, age of homes, average home prices) that you are considering buying in: 87% • Easily accessible community information (average age, education levels, average income etc.) for the neighbourhood that you are considering buying a home in: 68% • Easily accessible information about schools in the neighbourhood that you are considering buying a home in: 72%

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AS THE HOUSING MARKET continues

to take Toronto and the GTA by storm, you would be remiss if you didn’t consider all your options. Look no further than this community on the rise – North Oakville’s Uptown Core.

Whether you’re looking to live the condo lifestyle, shopping for your first investment property, or want a great place to downsize, Cortel Group might have the answer you’re looking for.

We caught up with Peter Cortellucci, vice-president of Cortel Group, who is passionate about their new development, Oak & Co., an up-and-coming condo community at Trafalgar and Dundas East in North Oakville. “This prime condo location will be surrounded by great amenities, the Uptown Core Transit Terminal, parks, nearby schools, and is within proximity to shops and restaurants, all waiting for you to enjoy,” says Cortellucci. “We’re excited to launch this new development in the vibrant and impressive town of Oakville.”

Cortel Group is also currently working on one of the most successful condo developments in Vaughan, with two of five towers already built and two more completely sold out.

Cortellucci is confident that Oak & Co. will mirror this impressive success.

The Uptown Core sits in north Oakville which is a coveted residential and business center within the GTA. The Oak & Co. condo community is within the Uptown Core; it is a unique urban village with a variety of amenities. “It’s close to Oakville

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Place Mall, which is set to be newly renovated and positioned as a shopping destination,” says Cortellucci, “not to mention, a brand-new hospital also located within the area.” This community will be close to two GO Transit stations, is minutes from Toronto Pearson Airport and about 30 minutes from downtown Toronto. What’s exciting about the Uptown Core is that it will be European in character and design, with lots of trees and fountains, places to sit, play and walk, and the streets will be lined with specialty boutiques, bakeries, cafés and open markets. The charm of Oakville will spill over into the Uptown Core, creating a unique urban village that first-time buyers and young professionals will appreciate and enjoy just as much as an emptynester will.

As ambassador for Oak & Co., Cortellucci says, “If you are considering condo living at its finest, this condo community is for you, not just because I’m the developer, but because I would consider living here.” Not only is Oakville a thriving community, it is one of the GTA’s jewels, the lifestyle, the amenities, its proximity to the Lake and Downtown Toronto, how can you go wrong?

Cortellucci knows full well that when you buy a home, you’re buying a lifestyle, and so, Oak & Co. is designed to deliver a complete living experience.

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Advice | MORTGAGE ADVICE

4 questions to ask your mortgage broker

By Alyssa Furtado

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BEFORE SEARCHING FOR A HOME, you

should get a mortgage pre-approval.

Getting one is a great start but it won’t guarantee you’ll get the best mortgage rates.

To ensure you’re getting the lowest mortgage rate, you should use a mortgage broker. A broker shops your application around to a variety of lenders before picking one with the lowest rate and the best terms.

However, finding a broker is similar to finding a real estate agent. You want the best but how do you know who’s right for you?

HERE ARE SOME QUESTIONS TO ASK:

1. How long have you been a broker?

If you’re a newcomer or a first-time homebuyer, you want someone with a lot of experience in the industry.

Someone with years of experience will recommend the best product for your situation instead of a standard five-year fixed mortgage. If a shorterterm mortgage is better for you, you’ll want a broker who will recognize what’s ideal for your circumstances.

2. How many lenders do you work with?

If you get a mortgage from your financial institution, you’ll only have one lender to choose from. However, brokers work with a number of lenders, which allows them to pick the lender who works best for your situation.

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of their business with just a few of them. That gives them the ability to get lower rates and volume discounts that are passed on directly to you.

Brokers can provide you with a list of the lenders they work with, including the ones they use the most.

3. What’s the application process?

As we move away from face-to-face communications, you should use a broker whose communication style is similar to yours. Do they prefer to communicate over the phone, in person or through email? Do they accept electronic signatures or want you to come in to sign documents?

Your broker should take you through the steps to ensure the mortgage is suitable for you and explain anything you don’t understand. The way they communicate this to you should be in a way that you’re most comfortable with so the whole mortgage application process runs smoothly.

4. How are you paid?

You don’t have to pay mortgage

brokers for their services, but keep in mind they don’t work for free.

They’re paid by the lender who takes on your mortgage and the broker’s commission is usually between 0.5 and 1.2 per cent of the mortgage amount. Also, if the mortgage term is longer, they get paid a higher commission. Your broker should explain how they’re paid.

THE BOTTOM LINE

When you’ve found a mortgage broker you like, you can start the mortgage application process. Once you’ve been pre-approved, compare the mortgage rate quote you receive with the best rates. If it’s different, ask why. Your mortgage broker should be able to tell you why you do or don’t qualify for the lowest rate. If you’ve chosen the right broker, their answer should be clear.

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

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Inspiration

Classic meets contemporary: Model suite opens at Windmill Development’s new project, Arch Lofts THE CHURCH AT THE CORNER of

Perth and Wallace is a warm, brick building that’s been a landmark in Toronto’s Junction Triangle for over a century. Now undergoing a transformation, award-winning Windmill Developments is converting the structure into Arch Lofts – which combines a newly designed building with the heritage church to create a unique set of completely contemporary homes.

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“It’s a subtle shift,” says Alex Speigel, partner at Windmill Developments.

“We’ve preserved the beautiful historical exterior and elegantly layered all of the technologies that distinguish our projects from the rest. It’s a healthy home, but one that invisibly integrates sustainable materials and features into a welldesigned living space.”

Walking into the Arch Loft model suite, visitors immediately feel

comfortable in the tailored space – the abundant natural light warming the crisp textures and colours accenting each room. Soaring 11-ft. ceilings, large windows and a neutral palette all make the suite feel open and inviting.

“There are a lot of thoughtful details that elevate the design of the space while still being very approachable,” says Paul Johnston, exclusive broker and sales lead with

“There are a lot of thoughtful details that elevate the design of the space while still being very approachable”

Unique Urban Homes. “Everything in the suite is an updated contemporary aesthetic – bright, clean and designed for living.”

The open-concept suites seamlessly transition between each living space with small design details.

The smooth Ceasarstone-topped kitchen island features stainless steel legs on one side, creating a more furniture-like feel. The Europeanstyle cabinetry by Scavolini stands out with a two-toned white and light wood palette, adding to the contemporary aesthetic of the space.

The engineered wide-plank white oak

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floors are FSC certified and introduce an organic texture and complements the natural colour palette, echoing the wood tones found in the kitchen, creating a cohesive living space.

The clean lines continue through the bathroom and bedrooms, which are softened with textiles and whimsical, eye-catching accents.

Designed by Caricari Lee Architects, Arch Lofts will also include a newly built Vestry, which gently extends building to complete the 39-suite project. The fourstorey building will also include a small fitness centre/multipurpose room, underground parking and bike storage.

Arch Lofts suites range from 550 to 1,800 sq. ft., with prices starting from the $400,000s. Construction is well underway with occupancy slated for summer and fall of 2017. The sales office is located at 243 Perth Ave., and is open by appointment only.

Register now at archlofts.com or call 416.800.8796.

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Property Profile | INSIGNIA PRIVATE RESIDENCES

Luxury condominium arrives at perfect time for red-hot Oakville market Private residences arrive at a time of limited supply and high demand in Halton Region LAUNCHED UNDER THE BANNER OF ‘LIVING, WITHOUT COMPROMISE,’ The

Insignia Private Residences at Sixteen Mile Creek were officially introduced to Oakville recently.

The timing of this nine-storey luxury development couldn’t be better, providing welcomed additional supply in a market that currently offers very few new-home buying choices in the $800,000 to $2.5-million range.

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Board, residential sales in Oakville are up more than 18 per cent in the last 12 months,” says Cindy Avis of The Avis Team. “The timing could not be better for the arrival of 29 new residences in Oakville amidst the tightest demand this town has seen in years. With the

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average price of a new residence in Oakville up 35.9 per cent in the last 12 months to more than $1,390,000, this project creates a much-needed destination for those in search of luxurious condominium living.”

Developed by Opus Signature Collection and designed by OneSpace Architects of Toronto, the suites are generously proportioned from 1,271 sq. ft. to the palatial 3,117-sq.-ft. upper penthouse. With only two, three or four suites per floor, each home is guaranteed a corner view.

“We started out a few years ago to design The Insignia to maximize the enjoyment of living in one of Canada’s

best towns. Being just steps away to express train access and some of the world’s very best arts, culture and cuisine in Toronto, makes the appeal obvious,” says Dilsher Singh, project manager at Opus Signature Collection.

“Built by construction partner LCL Builds of Toronto, The Insignia Private Residences will be a showcase of uncompromising quality, exclusivity and privacy for our owners.”

Utilizing one of 12 floor plans, each buyer will receive a complimentary design consultation by the extraordinary luxury home design team at Oakville-based, Studio h Interior Design.

“We have selected a collection of luxurious and high-quality finishings that will complement the contemporary architecture of this building,” says Anne Aziz, principal of Studio h Interior Design. “We look forward to working with each of the 29 buyers to personalize their residence and fully maximize the spaciousness of each suite.”

Amenities at The Insignia are luxurious and include private concierge; panoramic south-facing rooftop lounge with professional kitchen and dining room; walkout rooftop terrace with outdoor cooking facility; a stunning lounge space; and a main-floor wine lounge with private wine lockers. Most suites offer parking for two vehicles.

“Having taken deposits on several units in the first 48 hours, I would say this project has definitely hit a sweet spot,” says Stacy Peereboom, agent and partner at The Avis Team. “With 10-ft. high floor-to-ceiling windows, luxurious finishes, gourmet kitchens and private walk-out terraces, these residences are very appealing to the tastes of Oakville clientele looking to make a life change without compromising space or luxury.”

For more information about The Insignia Private Residences at Sixteen Mile Creek, visit the sales centre at 229 Lakeshore Rd. E., in Oakville.

Call 905.338.9000 or visit online at theinsignia.ca.

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Advice | MAKE YOUR MOVE

Combining households... and stuff

By Chuck Resnick

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FIRST-TIME BRIDES AND GROOMS are older than ever before, according to recent census figures. Because today’s first marriages are occurring later in life – not to mention second or third marriages – more often the modern dilemma is whose couch stays, and tallying how many toasters and flat-screen TVs the couple has between them.

When couples married 40 years ago, they were barely into their 20s and often still living with their parents.

The traditional wedding shower carried great value, as it supplied newlyweds with all the necessities married life required, including dishes, cookware and bedding.

For the “new couple” combining households for the first time, proper planning is key to starting off on the right foot in the early years of marriage.

Here are some tips for combining households... and all that stuff!

» Go through each house together, and identify which items are duplicates. Talk about each item honestly. If you can legitimately use two of something in your new life,

such as televisions or stereos, go ahead and keep both, but don’t wait to have that discussion on moving day. » Do the same evaluation for small items, such as silverware, as you do for the larger items. These smaller items can add up quickly, and often produce the most clutter. » Organize with boxes and a colour-coding system.

Purchase a variety of box sizes before you begin so you can appropriately tag and box both items that stay and those that go along the way. » Think about donating to those in need. If a garage sale isn’t of interest, consider donating to local non-profit organizations.

Experts agree that couples can successfully blend two households if they take time on the front end to address the move. The key to a successful move, as with everything in life, is proper planning.

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

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Trending

The DIY dream home Why more homeowners are renovating versus relocating

By Lydia McNutt

“People are looking to purchase and live in homes for longer time frames, often five to 10-plus years, as prices and transactional costs, such as land transfer taxes, continue to increase”

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THIS SPRING HAS SPRUNG and with it, renovation season – and this year’s DIY scene has some extra oomph. Home improvement giant Home Depot has released its first-quarter earnings results, raking in $23.9 billion, up 4.9 per cent year-over-year.

Some equate the boost in home improvement activity to the high price of homes and all the associated costs – which are also on the rise.

“People are looking to purchase and live in homes for longer time frames, often five to 10-plus years, as prices and transactional costs, such as land transfer taxes, continue to increase,” Anson Kwok, vice-president of sales and marketing at Pinnacle International, told YP NextHome.

According to Kwok, this is leading homeowners down the reno route in an effort to make their dream home come true.

Backing up Kwok’s claims, a recent CIBC Home Renovation Poll reported that 37 per cent of Canadian homeowners planned to renovate or improve their home last year, with an average spend of $13,017 per household. This was up from $12,293 the year prior.

Indeed, residential construction and renovation is big business.

According to Statistics Canada, the total investment in Canadian residential construction climbed 2.8 per cent in the third quarter of 2016 on a yearover-year basis. This marks the 11 consecutive year-over-year quarterly increase, with renovation investment contributing to the total $32.7 billion spent in that short three-month window. Leading the pack for residential construction spending were BC and Ontario (Editor’s note: Vancouver, B.C. and Toronto, Ont. are currently Canada’s priciest housing markets.

Coincidence?)

Whether you’re buying a new home or selling your old one – and many will be doing both in the coming months – know that some smart upgrades can go a long way to getting you the return on investment that you’re ultimately after.

RENO FOR RESALE: Before you put your home on the market this spring, get an objective assessment. Ask someone who will feel comfortable giving you their honest opinion, like a real estate agent or a professional home stager.

The right renovation can certainly boost the sale price of your home, but before you start knocking down walls, ask yourself if the return will be worth the cost, time and inconvenience of it all.

Demand should also factor into your decision. Would you pay extra for solid gold bathroom faucets? Not likely. Here’s where it pays off to follow the crowd.

Prospective homebuyers are considering your neighbourhood because they like what it has to offer – including the look, feel and price of the homes there.

UPGRADING TO STAY: Just as renovating your home can yield a better return on resale, it’s also how many people are able to purchase in their neighbourhood of choice without breaking the bank. If location is the most important factor – and for many it is – then get in at a price you can afford, and once you’ve built up some equity and savings, and after you’ve figured out exactly what you want and need, start renovating.

Remember that Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither will your dream home be. Your financial picture will change in time, along with your family structure, needs, wants and home-building trends. Taking your time with something as pricey as a home renovation could pay off in the long run – especially if you’re planning to stay a while.

GET RENO-READY! When you’re ready to renovate, hire the right contractor for the job. The Canadian Home Builders’ Association suggests you ask these questions: » What services do you offer? » Have you done renovations like this before? » Can we visit one of your current projects? » Do you carry workers’ compensation and liability insurance? » What warranty do you offer on your work? » Do you have references?

Call them and ask about the contractor’s experience. » Was the work completed within the specified time frame and for the agreed-upon price? Are they happy with the work?

Do your dream home due diligence – after all, your home is your castle.

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Sierra

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“From interacting with the volunteers to the uppermost staff at SickKids, our experience has been positive. That has been a tremendous help as a parent.” – Nicola Put a camera in front of eight-year-old Sierra and she will turn on the charm. This charismatic little girl is as playful and active as any other child her age. You’d be surprised to know she’s a current patient at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). Sierra’s illness was detected early at only two days old when she was brought to SickKids to investigate an irregular connection in the bowel. She was sent home, one month later her parents returned to SickKids Emergency with their infant jaundiced and not digesting food properly. Although she was being fed a lot, Sierra had lost weight since being born.

It didn’t take long for doctors to determine the cause of Sierra’s deterioration and she was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). CF is a genetic disease that mainly affects the lungs and digestive system. Fortunately for Sierra, it has predominantly affected the digestive system, which is easier

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to manage than the lungs. Since her diagnosis, she has taken enzymes at mealtimes to help with digestion and undergoes daily physiotherapy to prevent her lungs from building up with mucus.

Since Sierra is very active, her parents have become creative with her physio by incorporating it into her daily activities. For example, 10 minutes bouncing on the trampoline might be followed by five minutes of breathing exercises.

This doesn’t hold Sierra back from being active. She does gymnastics, swimming, soccer, art classes and made it to ‘divisionals’ for cross country. Her mom says she can’t sit still.

Sierra’s condition has also encouraged her parents and family members to become involved in fundraising activities to support CF research and SickKids.

As she grows older, Sierra is becoming more actively involved in her own treatment. Her parents feel lucky to have SickKids in their lives to guide them through their ups and downs.

Why SickKids?

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SickKids is on the frontlines in the battle against Cystic Fibrosis. Since our researchers discovered the gene responsible in 1989, life expectancy for CF patients has doubled. We may have dealt a serious blow, but we won’t stop fighting until CF lives on only in history books.

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SickKids pioneers new possibilities for treatments and cures. 2,000 research staff make advances every day that bring new hope to children and theirfamilies.

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SickKids is Canada’s leading centre dedicated to improving children’s health and home to Canada’s largest, hospital-based child health research institute.

Builders Helping to Heal

Yellow Pages NextHome, the publisher of New Home Guide, New Home & Condo Guide and New Condo Guide, is teaming up with builders and their suppliers to help raise money for SickKids. The following companies have contributed generously to help give children the world-class care they deserve. These pages honour these special people, and we thank them for their generous support.

Builders Helping to Heal and Friends of the Industry are Yellow Pages NextHome initiatives stemming from SickKids

Leaders, a program at SickKids which draws on the support of more than 150 volunteers over 30 industry sectors.

Again, we thank our generous sponsors and appreciate their ongoing commitment. These companies not only build housing, but they support the families in the communities in which they build.

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Purchaser Profile | ME2 Monique couldn’t be happier with her ME2 condo purchase

First-timer will put down roots at ME2 Happy homebuyer looks forward to enhancing her lifestyle DURHAM REGION TRANSPLANT MONIQUE has been enjoying life in the Markham

and Ellesmere neighbourhood for a couple of years now as a renter, and couldn’t be more excited by her recent step into home ownership at ME2.

ME2 is the second phase in Lash Group of Companies’ highly successful master-planned community, ME Living Condos, in this vibrant Scarborough area.

“Home ownership gives you personal independence,” says Monique. “Given that I’ll be situated in a more stable living arrangement and creating my own home, family planning down the road will be a greater consideration. Building equity and making this investment towards my future is a big plus that reaps automatic benefits [that] you are not afforded as a renter.”

She’s already in love with the neighbourhood, which offers everything she needs nearby. A frequent visitor to local coffee shops, restaurants and hair salons, Monique finds the amenities at Cedarbrae Mall and surrounding area round out her day-to-day requirements, such as banks and pharmacies. The proximity of Scarborough Town Centre is an added bonus. “All of these places are more accessible and comparable to activities I enjoyed in Durham.” The cycling enthusiast says she’s also looking forward to further exploration of local parks, trails and hidden greenspaces.

Monique is an avid traveller, particularly partial to warm destinations including the Caribbean Islands and Southern United States, which made ME2’s lushly landscaped, Miami-style rooftop oasis and swimming pool especially appealing.

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theatre and interactive sports lounge with games area and billiards table for entertaining.

Monique purchased her onebedroom-plus-den suite in part because of its versatility. Placing a Murphy bed in the den will welcome overnight visitors and, equipped with a desk, the room will also function as a home-based office.

Monique loves the idea of living in the ME condominium community and feels it is a particularly good choice for someone like her – a single person who works the graveyard shift in the hospitality industry and hops on a plane whenever she can. “I’ll be able to lock and leave,” she says. “It’s an excellent way to ease into first-time home ownership.”

ME Living is at the heart of the transformation of this well-established east-end neighbourhood. It offers easy access to numerous parks, golf courses and the Scarborough Bluffs, and the new LRT system will be right at the doorstep. ME Living is also just a few minutes’ drive to Hwy. 401 and the DVP. The beautiful tree-lined courtyard, scenic pond (which becomes a skating pad in the winter) and dramatic lobby will welcome residents and visitors into this truly special community.

Professionally designed remaining one-bedroom-plus-den, and twobedroom-plus-den suites offer features and finishes chosen for their perfect balance of modern form and seamless function. Prices start from mid-$200,000s – a rare find in the entire GTA. Lash Group of Companies has been creating exceptional places to live and work with millions of square feet of development in the GTA and Florida for the past 60 years. Come experience ME Living for yourself!

The sales centre is open from Monday to Thursday, noon to 6 p.m. and weekends from noon to 5 p.m. (closed Friday.) Call 416.430.0003 or visit MELiving.ca.

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Inspiration | DESIGNER ADVICE

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THERE’S MUCH MORE to the science of sleep than just picking a comfortable

mattress. Your bedside accouterments need to be ready to house a good book or two (and hide those glowing electronics) to give you peaceful slumber in style.

However, there are many more options out there than the humble night stand. To put some variety in your nightlife, even when it’s spent at home, here’s my guide to all things bedside.

Table essentials: » A bedside table is typically 24 to 28 inches high – around the height of the mattress it accompanies (so you may want to go taller for a very high bed or shorter for a modern low style). » A lamp with a switch on the cord will be easier to flick on and off than 54 YPNEXTHOME.CA

a switch under the shade. For maximum ease you can instead have a switch wired into the wall, hidden behind the headboard or table for a clean look. » Dimmable lamps will adjust to the wide range of light levels desired, going from a restful glow to wide-awake bright. You can have a dimmer system built in during your condo’s construction, or find a dimming style after the fact. Just be sure to choose dimmable bulbs.

HERE ARE FIVE BEDSIDE LOOKS TO INSPIRE YOUR DESIGN DREAMS:

Look 1 Classic Couple WHAT Identical side tables with matching lamps.

WHY The consistency of a matching set leads to a sense of rhythm, and perfect symmetry can be calming.

HOW I like using mirrored or marble side tables against an upholstered headboard to add some drama. Using the same material throughout can

be too matchy-matchy. Designer Jonathan Adler makes a line of chic table lamps which mix traditional elegance with modern energy.

MY PICK Saarinen-style marble-top table.

Look 2 Big and Small WHAT Small table with large lamp; large chest with small lamp.

WHY A chest of drawers at table height will add more storage (great for smaller spaces), with the lighter

lamp to help balance against the opposite side.

HOW Large furniture stores will likely have a matching table and chest for easy coordination, or you can go with two styles in related materials (even in slightly different heights). Pick a stand-out lamp for the more petite table and balance it with a quieter style on the chest. Just check that the lamp shades will sit at the same level (add the table and lamp dimensions) for a polished finish. Also consider MAY 27 - JUN 10, 2017 | NEW CONDO GUIDE 55

using a desk instead of the chest to create a miniature home office.

MY PICK Urban Barn’s “reflection” accent table and chest of drawers.

Look 3 Bedtime Story WHAT Table with lamp; chair with floor lamp.

WHY Having a proper chair gives you a space to read or tie your shoes, but can also hold a book, electronics, or a tea tray just as a table would.

HOW In a modern space I like a transparent or metal chair for an open and airy look, but you can also use a small upholstered wing chair for stylish comfort. Add a slim floor lamp for reading, or even a petite table for your coffee and tea. In a client’s bedroom I recently used a swing arm sconce over a clear plastic chair and added an antiqued mirror for a dramatic backdrop.

MY PICK Louis Ghost chair (with arms) or Victoria Ghost (without arms).

Look 4 Nightcap WHAT Bar cart turned table.

WHY A bar cart is one of my favourite

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flexible furniture pieces, and not just for cocktail hour. It makes an unexpected side table, but the look is both trendy and practical.

HOW Because bar carts are usually open and airy, choose one in a bright colour, sparkling metal or rich wood to balance a dark, heavy table.

Fill the top and bottom with your most beautiful books and boxes, and leave space on top for a lamp.

MY PICK Moller Trolley wooden cart from Design Within Reach.

Look 5 Trendy Traveller WHAT Stack of luggage as table.

WHY A jet-setter, trend-setter look, a suite of chic luggage you’ve invested in should be seen more often than just at the airport.

HOW Pile the luggage to table height, and use it to store out-ofseason clothes between trips. Perch a lamp on top or use a low floor

lamp. Add a traditional metal fan or a globe for old-world charm.

MY PICK Classic Louis Vuitton LV print luggage with leather trim.

INSPIRING BEDSIDE IDEAS: » Wooden ladder (hang books and accessories over the rungs and clamp a lamp) » Floating cantilevered table with stool (great for small spaces) » Log section (cut to length, sand/ seal, add a notch to tuck a book) » Floor lamp with built-in table (saving space while adding a sophisticated twist) » Antique rustic garbage can with lid » Pair any of these looks with a classic one-drawer bedside table, or mix two together to totally defy expectations and make your private space suit you to a T! Or should that be, “to a zzz...”

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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The strongest growth came from the suburban areas outside of the downtown core, as buyers continued to push outwards in order to find affordability FLOWERS AREN’T THE ONLY THING

growing in the GTA this spring. Home prices in the region showed doubledigit growth, according to the latest Royal LePage House Price Survey. In the first quarter of 2017, the aggregate price of a home in the region rose by an astounding 20 per cent year-overyear to $759,241.

When broken down by housing type, in the first quarter of 2017, the median price of a two-storey home and bungalow in the GTA climbed 21.9 per cent and 19.3 per cent yearover-year to $894,919 and $752,114, respectively. Condominiums within the region also witnessed significant price appreciation, increasing by 11 per cent to $408,909 over the same period.

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During the quarter, the strongest growth came from the suburban areas outside of the downtown core, as buyers continued to push outwards in order to find affordability, placing significant strain on supply within many regions across the GTA. As a result, each city found in the regional composite appreciated by at least 17 per cent on an annual basis, with Richmond Hill and Oshawa significantly outpacing the rest, surging by 31.5 per cent and 28.2 per cent when compared to the same period last year, respectively.

“With prices coming back to earth in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, the Greater Toronto Area has claimed the title of Canada’s hottest housing market this quarter,”

says Dianne Usher, senior vicepresident, Johnston and Daniel, a division of Royal LePage. “A serious lack of inventory due in part to rezoning processes that don’t permit intensification in many populous areas within the region, coupled with incredible demand fueled by a strong economy, immigration, high household formation and continued low interest rates, has driven the market into a frenzy, causing ultrahot home price appreciation.”

Recently, in an effort to shield themselves from the GTA’s highly competitive market, many homebuyers have begun to venture well outside of the municipality’s borders in search of property, causing all regions studied within a two-hour

drive radius of the province’s capital to experience double-digit price growth in the first quarter of 2017.

“As affordability across the GTA continues to erode, many homebuyers have increasingly begun to search for property elsewhere in southern Ontario where market factors are more favourable,” Usher continues. “However, the fact remains that many of these regions are not built to support large volumes of demand, causing market conditions in these areas to quickly intensify.”

REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS: Toronto continued to witness double-digit growth in house prices in the first quarter of 2017, with the region’s aggregate price rising 17 per cent year-over-year to $763,875.

A prolonged period of low interest rates and increased interest in this world-class, urbanized environment continued to attract prospective homebuyers to the region, creating a severe shortage in inventory and

leading many to divert their attention to the condominium market for its relative affordability.

Scarborough remained one of the most affordable areas outside of the downtown core, with its aggregate price climbing 17.3 per cent yearover-year to $625,487 in the first quarter. Increased demand driven by the region’s affordability and close proximity to the GTA has created a situation where many homes for sale are bombarded by multiple offers.

York Region continued to see significant growth in the first quarter, with Richmond Hill experiencing the largest gains in appreciation in the country. During the first quarter, the aggregate price of a home in the area rose 31.5 per cent year-overyear to $1,209,741, as immigration and foreign investment continued to influence the market, resulting in a severe inventory shortage and steep price appreciation. Homes in Vaughan also appreciated significantly, experiencing the third highest appreciation nationally, with the aggregate price of a home increasing 25.8 per cent to $985,534.

International interest continued to drive prices higher in Markham, much like certain other regions of the GTA, with many choosing the area to take advantage of its top high schools and close proximity to the downtown core. Despite sellers beginning to decide to cash in on current rates of appreciation in the region, an extreme pre-existing lack of inventory has helped home values jump higher, with the aggregate house price rising 23.2 per cent year-over-year to $970,216.

Brampton continued to witness significant appreciation in the first quarter of 2017, with the aggregate price of a home climbing 19.7 per cent year-over-year to $633,580.

Increased migration into the region from higher-priced areas in the GTA, including Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Mississauga and the City of Toronto has put an upward pressure on home

prices within the market.

A remarkably low supply of listings in Mississauga contributed to rising home prices in the region in the first quarter. The aggregate price of a home within the region climbed 18.6 per cent year-over-year to $665,827, as migration from other parts of the GTA, as well as a lull in new home builds and continued interest from investors placed upward pressure on the market.

The aggregate price of a home in Milton climbed 18 per cent year-overyear to $680,237 in the first quarter.

The region’s small town atmosphere continued to attract buyers spilling over from other higher-priced markets in the GTA, including Millennials and investors looking to take advantage of inventory in and around the new Wilfrid Laurier University campus.

Historically low inventory levels across Oakville continued to drive prices higher in the first quarter of 2017, resulting in a significant yearover-year aggregate price increase of 23.1 per cent to $987,001. A higher representation of foreign buyers, paired with an influx of demand from other areas of the GTA have virtually cut inventory levels in half, giving way to the prominence of bidding wars within the region.

The Durham Region continued to attract prospective homeowners in the first quarter of 2017, largely because of its relative affordability.

Oshawa saw one of the strongest rates of appreciation in the GTA, with the aggregate house price increasing by 28.2 per cent year-over-year to $500,105. Whitby also experienced strong gains in the first quarter, with the aggregate home price rising by 19 per cent year-over-year to $623,784.

During the same period, Pickering and Ajax experienced noteworthy increases in aggregate house prices, increasing by 17 per cent and 22.7 per cent year-over-year to $655,797 and $640,041, respectively.

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Advice | CONDO SENSE

Downsizing your stuff, maximizing your profit

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IF YOU’RE GEARING UP for a move

down into a smaller home, then you know the downsizing process can be overwhelming — especially if you’ve lived in a large house for many years. Clearing household clutter and deciding the fate of used furniture, artwork and other items can be a challenge. You want to maximize the value of your stuff by holding a contents sale, but how do you ensure you’re getting the biggest buck for your bang?

“You’ll be surprised as to what people will actually buy. One person’s trash is another person’s treasure. Others will try to sell the items on their own, while others will hire a firm to assist with the process,” says Laura Convery, manager of senior services at Transition Squad, a turn-key company specializing in helping people downsize their homes.

If you’re considering holding a contents sale to help lighten your load, Convery offers these five steps to downsizing success.

Downsizing stuff, maximizing profit: 1. Think like a buyer. Be sure to set up your downsizing sale accordingly. What is most pleasing to the eye? Success will depend on three things: marketing to attract people, selection, and attractive prices.

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2. Priced to sell. Whether it’s fine furniture, appliances or clothing, remember that these items may not be worth to others what they are worth to you. A stranger won’t pay extra for sentimental value! Remember, the goal here is downsizing.

3. Be prepared to negotiate.

Negotiating prices is the foundation of every contents sale. Buyers expect it, and a lack of willingness to negotiate might frustrate them and cost you a lot of unsold items.

4. Advertise. Promote your sale in the community paper and on social media forums, and tell as many friends, family members and neighbours as possible to

spread the word. Last but not least, 40 to 50 per cent of your buyers will come from road signs, so ensure they’re large, with proper messaging and strategic placement.

5. Hand out tickets. Start an hour or so prior to the sale to allow access on a first come, first served basis.

Make sure to only allow enough people in at a time to follow fire department regulations.

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Inspiration | STYLE FILE

5 EASY WAYS to infuse your own style into your new kitchen

By Lisa Canning

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weeks, we transformed her space from plain and dreary to a textured, bright room that really reflected her style and personality. While there’s no need to renovate your brand new home, infusing your style isn’t difficult if it’s done the right way.

If you’re ready to make that brand new kitchen your own, here are five easy ways to do it:

KITCHENS ARE MY FAVOURITE room

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The kitchen is where we’re and cared for, and it’s where memories are made. This sentiment was top of mind for a recent project I completed for nutrition expert Jenn Pike. In eight 62 YPNEXTHOME.CA

1. Add a RUSTIC TOUCH This is a trend with staying power – and it’s a great way to style your kitchen without necessarily having to make a big mess. We incorporated this trend into Jenn’s kitchen with a beautiful table and chair set, and

hammered metal pendant lights from Artemano. Made from scratch from artisans sourced from all over the world, it’s the handmade touch that makes this trend so popular.

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The backsplash is one way to make a major visual impact in the kitchen

better by swapping out the light switch for a dimmer. That way you can have the lighting at the perfect level for the mood.

3. Think BACKSPLASH

2. Change up a FIXTURE This is a really easy way to make an impact on the look of your kitchen without going through a renovation.

It’s fairly simple to replace a fixture like your kitchen faucet or some standard lighting.

Between feeding her family and creating recipes for her cook books, Jenn’s kitchen is constantly in high demand and in need of products that will last. We replaced her kitchen faucet with my favourite Delta Trinsic faucet and matching soap dispenser which boasts touch activated technology. This way, there’s no fumbling with the faucet when your hands are covered in kitchen mess.

You may also want to change the lighting. You can bring in pendants, task lighting or the increasingly popular under-mount lighting to add ambiance and illuminate the countertops. Or just set the mood

The backsplash is one way to make a major visual impact in the kitchen. On my design consultations, it is usually one of the first things I recommend to make an instant style statement.

Whether you add some sparkle with the glass mosaic tile, or choose a more natural, rustic material, the backsplash can add a pop of colour and texture that make a big visual impact in a kitchen. This Silver Fox backsplash by ErthCoverings provides another rustic element and just looks like a piece of art in Jenn’s space.

Made of 100-per-cent high-quality natural stone, the multi-height backsplash comes in large modular pieces (as opposed to individual small strips) so I’ve found installation is quick and clean. For a custom look, consider bringing your backsplash all the way up the wall above your upper cabinets – it will create a cohesive look and make your ceilings soar.

4. Don’t overlook the CABINET HARDWARE Changing up the exterior cabinet pulls is one way to bring style into your new kitchen. There are endless styles and designs from which to choose, and they are easy enough and inexpensive enough that you can have some fun with them. They can truly make a statement. But

why not think about your interior hardware as well? In Jenn’s kitchen we used Grass soft-close cabinet and drawer hardware. Again, you might be thinking “What’s the big deal with interior hardware? No one will even see it!” As much as I want to create exterior beauty, I also want to create amazing function in my projects. And quality drawers and hinges that won’t bang, slam, or pinch little fingers when in use is great function for me.

5. Indulge in some COLOUR Builder standards are usually pretty muted and neutral for their universal appeal. But universal appeal says nothing about your personality. It’s time to add colour. This is a fun, and really easy way to have a huge impact on a space.

In Jenn’s kitchen we had fun with the accessories. I think a space should reflect the personality of its user, and Jenn is as vivacious as they come! So, we added pops of orange and teal in accessories from HomeSense. The orange toaster is such a charming addition to Jenn’s countertop.

Style a surface like a pro by using a mixture of textures. I always try to incorporate a mix of natural woods and linens, shiny ceramics, sparkly glass and matte concrete in a space for a modern, on-trend look. Repeat a colour at least three times in a space to keep things cohesive. And don’t be afraid of colour – especially in a neutral space. The paint colour is a neutral Cabot Trail by Benjamin Moore, the pops of orange and teal are fun and lively.

Lisa Canning is a designer and owner of Lisa Canning Interiors. lisacanning.ca, 416.587.9780 MAY 27 - JUN 10, 2017 | NEW CONDO GUIDE 63

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Garrison Point garrisonpoint.ca • from $250,000 13N The Barrington Condominiums Flats 416-410-4444 • from $455,000 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 The PJ 416-596-1600 • from $300,000 15L Yorkville Park mintoyorkvillepark.com • • from $420,000 14J Zigg Condos 416-545-0223 • • from $1300,000 14J Zigg Condos 416-545-0223 • • from $1300,000 14J Yorkville Private Estates 416-484-4371 • • from $2500,000 14J Teahouse 416-861-1111 • from $241,000 16K Stanley 416-546-1502 • from $400,000 16K Bloor Promenade tride.com • 23F Aqualina at Bayside Toronto 416-514-2710 • from $336,000 18M Aquavista at Bayside Toronto 416-514-2710 • from $814,000 18M Aquabella Bayside Toronto tridel.com • from $1200,000 18M 11 Wellesley 416-861-1111 • from $435,000 15J Riverside Square 416-466-4466 • from $200,000 19L Monde 416-466-8885 • from $340,000 17M 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 Wellington House 416-368-5262 from $442,000 14M Enigma on the Park 416-516-1551 • from $236,000 9L Citylights on Broadway 416-546-6605 • from $320,000 14D East Fiftyfive 416-861-9559 • from $360,000 17L East Fiftyfive 416-861-9559 • from $322,000 17L Home Power + Adelaide homeonpower.ca • from $320,000 17L 609 Avenue Road 609avenue.com • from $600,000 14G 609 Avenue Road 609avenue.com • from $600,000 14G 2221 Yonge 647-350-2221 • from $320,000 14D On The Danforth onthedanforthcondo.com • from $251,000 23G Liberty Central by the Lake Two 416-537-0047 • • from $320,000 12N Schoolhouse 416-979-1333 • from $900,000 13I Art Shoppe Condos artshoppecondos.com • from $200,000 14D Distinction Condos 416-489-6444 • from $360,000 14D Distinction Condos 416-489-6444 • from $360,000 14D J Davis House 647-343-3270 • • from $320,000 15F J Davis House jdavishouse.com • • from $320,000 15F One Eleven Condominiums & Lofts 647-351-4111 • from $300,000 13M One Eleven Condominiums & Lofts 647-351-4111 • from $300,000 13M One Bloor Residences 416-922-0081 • from $580,000 15I Seventy Seven Charles Yorkville 416-203-7034 • from $2100,000 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 416-277-6695 • from $2500,000 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 Cumberland Tower - Yorkville Plaza II 416-966-3003 • from $350,000 15I Studio on Richmond 647-352-7736 • from $300,000 15M 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 Time and Space Condominiums pembertongroup.com • 17L Perspective Condos 416-242-3500 from $300,000 4H Neon 416-987-7878 • from $400,000 14D 1000 Bay 416-485-3000 • 15J 90 Niagara 416-981-0036 from $410,000 14O James 416-214-9900 from $317,000 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 TEN93 Queen West 416-546-6355 • from $380,000 12F Epic pureplaza.com • from $351,000 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 $1990,000 16M The Harlowe 416-368-5262 • from $469,000 15M Form tridel.com 15L Empire Midtown empiremidtowncondo.com • from $300,000 10F Eight Cumberland 8cumberland.ca • from $400,000 15I Eight Cumberland 8cumberland.ca • from $400,000 15I St. Lawrence Condos stlawrencecondos.ca • from $280,000 17L The Wyatt Condominium Suites 416-955-0559 • from $220,000 18J Via Bloor 416-649-2500 • 17I Via Bloor 2 tride.com • 17I Plaza Midtown pureplaza.com • 14E West Beach WestBeachCondos.ca • from $290,000 23J

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40 FERNBROOK HOMES/CITYZEN DEV. 41 LASH GROUP OF COMPANIES 42 TRIUMPH DEVELOPMENTS 43 K-CAP LAIRD INC. 44 TRIDEL CORPORATION 47 PINNACLE INTERNATIONAL 48 MINTO COMMUNITIES INC. 48 MADISON HOMES 48 FIELDGATE HOMES 48 CAMROST - FELCORP 49 LANTERRA DEVELOPMENTS 49 TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES 50 TRIDEL CORPORATION 51 TRIDEL CORPORATION 51 TRIDEL CORPORATION 51 TRIDEL CORPORATION 53 LANTERRA DEVELOPMENTS 56 STREETCAR DEVELOPMENT 58 GREAT GULF 60 CANALFA GROUP 63 FERNBROOK HOMES/CITYZEN DEV. 63 THE GUPTA GROUP 64 LAMB DEVELOPMENT CORP. 65 ARAGON PROPERTIES 67 PEMBERTON GROUP 68 LAMB DEVELOPMENT CORP. 68 HYDE PARK 68 GREAT GULF 70 STATE BUILDING GROUP 70 MADISON HOMES 71 TOWER HILL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 73 DIAM DEVELOPMENTS 75 CANALFA GROUP 78 EMPIRE COMMUNITIES 79 FREED 79 LASH GROUP OF COMPANIES 79 LASH GROUP OF COMPANIES 80 MATTAMY HOMES 80 BIDDINGTON HOMES 85 HARHAY DEVELOPMENTS 85 CARTTERA 99 GREAT GULF 104 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES 114 PLAZA 114 FERNBROOK HOMES/CITYZEN DEV. 117 BAZIS INC. 117 METROPIA 117 PLAZA 118 PEMBERTON GROUP 124 PINNACLE INTERNATIONAL 128 LIFETIME DEVELOPMENTS 129 CONCERT PROPERTIES 131 LANTERRA DEVELOPMENTS 131 TRIDEL CORPORATION 133 TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES 142 ANDRIN HOMES 148 GRAYWOOD/BEAVERHALL DEVELOPMENT 149 CAMROST - FELCORP 149 CAMROST - FELCORP 150 ASPEN RIDGE HOMES 153 URBAN CAPITAL 153 MALIBU INVESTMENTS INC. 153 ALIT DEVELOPMENTS 155 LIFETIME DEVELOPMENTS 157 CASTLEPOINT/CITYZEN/FERNBROOK 157 PEMBERTON GROUP 162 PIANOSI DEVELOPMENTS 185 PEMBERTON GROUP 190 CRESFORD DEVELOPMENT CORP. 199 FIELDGATE HOMES 199 BRAD J. LAMB REALTY 200 FREED 200 CARTTERA 201 SOLOTEX 206 MOD DEVELOPMENTS INC. 215 DUNDEE KILMER DEVELOPMENTS 215 DUNDEE KILMER DEVELOPMENTS 217 BAYWOOD HOMES 217 PEMBERTON GROUP 217 PLAZA 218 MALIBU INVESTMENTS INC. 218 URBAN CAPITAL 219 TAS DESIGNBUILD 220 LAMB DEVELOPMENT CORP. 221 LAMB DEVELOPMENT CORP. 222 LAMB DEVELOPMENT CORP. 223 TRIDEL CORPORATION 224 EMPIRE COMMUNITIES 225 GREAT GULF 225 PHANTOM DEVELOPMENTS 226 FERNBROOK HOMES/CITYZEN DEV. 228 THE DANIELS CORPORATION 229 TRIDEL CORPORATION 229 TRIDEL CORPORATION 230 PLAZA 231 MARLIN SPRING

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Super Sonic lindvest.com/supersonic • from $320,000 35 23G The Point emeraldcitylife.ca • from $300,000 31 24D Opus 416-813-2999 • • 22C The Vanguard vanguardto.com • 18A 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 Estates on Bayview estatesonbayview.com • from $1950,000 19D Beacon beaconcondos.ca • from $368,000 17C Rodeo Drive Condominiums rodeodrivecondos.com • 22F Rodeo Drive 2 Condominiums rodeodrivecondos.com • 22F Downsview Park Boutique Condos mattamyhomes.com • • 10D 5959 Yonge Street 416-222-5959 • from $302,000 18A Vida at Bayview Village 416-304-1212 from $250,000 20D The Village Residences 647-622-8408 • 20D Seasons Condominiums concordseasons.ca • 20D Avro Condominiums avrocondos.com • from $220,000 12C 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 SIX 25 BV six25bv.com • from $250,000 19C Marquette Urban Towns 416-551-9767 • from $250,000 14E Briar Hill madisonhomes.ca • • from $400,000 12F Southside Residences at Gramercy Park 416-703-2202 • from $290,000 13E 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 Bennett on Bayview thebennettcondos.com • from $250,000 17B The Bennett on Bayview thebennettcondos.com • from $250,000 17B The Diamond Condominiums on Yonge 416-961-8008 • from $268,000 17C Ellie Condos elliecondos.com • from $250,000 17C Portrait Condominiums 416-282-9600 • from $255,000 13C Flo Condominiums 647-799-0356 • from $322,000 18C Scenic on Eglinton 416-805-1781 • from $300,000 23G Sonic lindvest.com/sonic • from $212,000 23G Dreamtower At Emerald City 416-492-0001 • from $367,000 24C The Colours of Emerald City coloursofemeraldcity.com • from $290,000 24C Fifth on the Park 416-492-0001 • from $290,000 24C The Park Club Emerald City theparkclub.ca • from $290,000 24C World on Yonge 905-771-7010 • 18A 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 The Peak Emerald City emeraldcitylife.ca • from $300,000 24D

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Site Telephone TH* C* Price Range Page Finder Queensway Park queenswaypark.ca • 19 23G Pinnacle Etobicoke 416-596-1600 • from $300,000 3 22G Imagine Condos 416-367-7303 from $235,000 4F On The Go Mimico 647-692-8417 • from $200,000 23H Evo Condos + Towns evocondos.com • from $220,000 3D Sweet Life Condos 647-351-5440 • from $200,000 10E Backyard Neighbourhood Condos backyardcondos.com from $250,000 24G Altitude 416-321-1659 • from $230,000 25H Islington Terrace 416-645-8862 • from $250,000 23F Bloor Vista at Islington Terrace 416-645-8862 • from $250,000 23F Hunt Club Terrace 416-698-3020 • 2H Cloud 9 Condominiums 416-747-0199 • from $240,000 22B Cloud 9 Condominiums 416-747-0199 • from $240,000 22B Guildwood 416-266-3655 • from $200,000 8F Sail Condominiums sailcondos.ca • 2C Residences at The Hunt Club 416-699-1711 • from $300,000 2G Upper Beach Club upperbeachclub.com • from $390,000 2G Upper Beach Club upperbeachclub.com • from $390,000 2G The KIP District thekipdistrict.com • from $250,000 22F Key West Condominium keywesttorontocondo.com from $320,000 25H Lago 647-347-5930 • from $744,000 25C Royal York Urban Towns 416-901-0206 • from $220,000 24H Harmony Village 416-493-0123 • 2C Eleven Superior 416-259-8882 • from $311,000 24H Joy Condos joycondos.com • from $220,000 4C Trinity Ravine Towers 647-876-5433 • from $200,000 7D Terrace on Danforth 416-987-7575 • 2G The Step 416-798-7070 • from $145,000 23B Triumph at Valhalla 416-233-5554 • from $250,000 21F Waterscapes 416-495-3544 • from $414,000 26H Waterscapes 416-495-3544 • from $400,000 26H West Village 416-620-1887 • from $386,000 20F Vivid Condos 416-239-8200 • from $391,000 23F Connexion at Islington northstarhomesinc.com • from $300,000 23F Avani At Metrogate 416-293-5535 • from $309,000 4C Avani 2 At Metrogate 416-293-5535 • from $250,000 4C Selene Metrogate 416-293-5535 • from $280,000 4C Jade Condominiums 416-762-8818 • from $305,000 25G Haven On The Bluffs 416-2611-9555 • from $292,000 3E Me Condos 416-430-0003 • from $250,000 8D Me 2 Condos 416-630-9393 • from $250,000 8D The Kennedys Condominiums KennedyCondos.com • from $220,000 4C Spice Urban Towns 416-932-3443 • from $390,000 2G

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15 ADI DEVELOPMENT GROUP

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3

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11 DUKA DEVELOPMENTS

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16 PODIUM DEVELOPMENTS

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17 REMINGTON GROUP

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32 SIGNATURE COMMUNITIES

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32 LIBERTY DEVELOPMENT CORP.

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34 SIERRA HOMES

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41 QUADCAM DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC

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43 G GROUP DEVELOPMENT/GUIZZETTI CORPORATION

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Biddington Homes - Vita On The Lake

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Menkes Developments Inc. - 87 Peter

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Menkes Developments Inc. - Fleur

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Camrost - Felcorp - Blue Diamond at Imperial Plaza

1

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1

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64

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80

Cresford Development Corp. - CASA III

Cresford Development Corp. - Halo Residences on Yonge

Cresford Development Corp. - The Clover on Yonge

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57

Pemberton Group - Corporate

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80

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80 Pinnacle International - Pinnacle Etobicoke

Cresford Development Corp. - VOX

80 Plaza - Mississauga Square

Cresford Development Corp. - YSL

23

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ELAD Canada - The Point

3

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31 Stafford Homes - Downsview Park

Family of magazines - Promo

77

Focalpoint - Promo

61

Geranium Homes - Pace on Main

43

47

The Daniels Corporation - Lighthouse East Tower Condominium Residences 15

Great Gulf - Corporate

5

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29

Lindvest - Super Sonic

35

Madison Group - Nobu Toronto

Mattamy Homes - Vita On The Lake

The Daniels Corporation - Tarion Award

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The Daniels Corporation - Wesley Tower

13

Tridel Corporation - Corporate

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25

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19

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A GRAND FINALE. A LASTING IMPRESSION. The final statement of the Mattamy Etobicoke Waterfront story is a memorable one.

At 16 storeys*, Vita Two on the Lake will be the very definition of elegance and splendor.

Sitting at the foot of the shoreline amidst the serenity of nature, this boutique condo is where you’ll find your own piece of heaven. Enjoy expansive lake and city views, spacious layouts and continuous wrap-around balconies as you revel in how wonderful life is on the water.

Construction of Vita on the Lake is starting soon and there are still plenty of large, livable suites available.

@ MattamyHighrise Prices, specifications and promotions are subject to change without notice. E. & O.E. Illustration is artist’s impression. * Municipal approval required.

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Boutique condos coming soon.

From the mid $500’s.

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