GTA New Condo Guide, Sept 13, 2014

Sept 13 - 27, 2014 Volume 18 Issue 17

COMING SOON

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

BUYING & SELLING AN INVESTMENT CONDO

EXPLORING TORONTO’S WATERFRONT

DESIGNER ADVICE: THE LOOK OF LUXURY

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You’ve agreed that a new condo is the way to go and you’re making headway, but you still have another big decision to make – choosing your builder.

It pays to check the reputation of the builder/developer before you sign on the dotted line. You can start by finding out how long the company has been in business by asking the sales representative or visiting the company’s website. Find out if previous purchasers are happy with their homes. Visit an existing community built by the company and talk to anyone you run into anyone during your tour.

Naturally, you should spend some time visiting several different sales offices. Get a feel for each company and the staff employed there. Ask a lot of questions and expect to be treated with consideration and respect.

No question is too “dumb.”

Think twice about any development where the salespeople push you to make a decision you’re not ready for, or where they are not happy to provide you with the information you request. There are certainly many other builders and salespeople out there who pride themselves on putting the customer first.

When you do find the right home and the right company, making that big decision will be a whole lot easier and more enjoyable.

GET MOVING! Whether this is your first move or your tenth, changing homes is a big step that often accompanies a major milestone in your life – going to university, getting married (or divorced!), the birth of a child, retirement, and surely there are some others in between. As if packing up your whole home wasn’t stressful enough, throw life into the mix and it’s enough to send some people running for the hills.

Here are some tips, courtesy of the Canadian Association of Movers, to get your move started on the right foot:

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›› Find reputable movers through the Canadian Association of Movers, the Better Business Bureau, and Consumer Protection Ontario. ›› Ask three movers for estimates in writing. ›› Get the terms and conditions of your move in writing. ›› Ensure your goods will be protected in case of loss or damage.

Moving is an exciting time, whether you’re heading across Canada or across the street. Don’t forget to enjoy the excitement of your new home, the prospects of a fresh start, and the endless possibilities awaiting you at your new place.

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BILD REPORT

LEGALLY SPEAKING

DESIGNER ADVICE

Bryan Tuckey

Jayson Schwarz

Yanic Simard

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).

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.

Yanic Simard is New Condo Guide’s design editor, principal designer of the award-winning Toronto Interior Design Group (tidg.ca), and regular guest expert on City’s Cityline. Check out Yanic’s accessory line, Yanic Simard Selected, online at ysselected.com

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

STAT CHAT

INVESTOR ADVICE

Ben Myers is senior vice-president of Market Research and Analytics at Fortress Real Developments. Ben assists in evaluating the market and projects that Fortress engages in.

Follow his blog and commentary on the Canadian housing market at fortressrealdevelopments.com/ news or follow him on Twitter at @BenMyers29

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

Contact Andrew at 416.371.2333 or andrew@truecondos.com

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BILD REPORT

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EDUCATING HOMEBUYERS

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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he GTA is one of the fastest growing regions in North America. Each year, our population continues to increase by up to 100,000 new residents, all looking for a place to call “home.”

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across the GTA

To accommodate this population growth, the Province of Ontario has tasked the building and development industry with building quality, complete communities that emphasize the intensification targets of its growth plan – Places to Grow.

BILD members are experts in execution and have been successfully implementing these objectives for several years. As a result, condominiums have established themselves as the dominant housing type in the GTA over the last decade. Approximately 60 per cent of all new homes sold belong to the highrise sector.

According to RealNet Canada, BILD’s official source for new home market intelligence, there are 215 highrise projects currently under construction across the GTA, of which 142 are located in the city of Toronto. To put that into perspective, that’s 54,179 new homes for GTA families.

It’s worth noting that these homes are 87 per cent sold. In fact, a condo developer typically sells between 70 and 80 per cent of the units before breaking ground.

What’s really interesting about these new condominiums is the effect they have on the local economy. A condo tower is more than just a home for hundreds of GTA families. Each new condominium project creates up to 500 jobs for GTA residents working in construction and related fields. These jobs include bricklayers, plumbers and electricians, as well as architects, planners and lawyers. Next time you find yourself in a waiting room or on a train, take a look around you. It is quite likely that at least one of the people sitting beside you or across from you is employed by the building and development industry.

Those are just a few interesting facts about condominiums. If you want to learn more, you’re in luck. BILD is holding a seminar to help educate condo buyers about the realities of the highrise market.

The seminar is called the Condo Buyer’s Survival Guide, and will be moderated by Erin McCoy from The Real Estate Talk Show. It features her co-host and real estate expert Simon Giannini, RenoMark renovator and our Renovator of the Year Brendan Charters of Eurodale Developments, and interior designer Glen Peloso.

Our expert panelists will offer an analysis of the GTA’s condo market, top condo renovations to add value to your investment, great modern designs for small spaces and much more.

The seminar will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Fall Home Show, located at the Better Living Centre at Exhibition Place. Admission is free if you register in advance, and attendees are welcome to enjoy the Fall Home Show following the seminar.

To register online, visit realestatetalkshow.ca and click on the Seminars tab, then look for the Fall Home Show logo. I hope to see many of our readers there.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Sept 13 – 27, 2014 VOLUME 18 ISSUE 17

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ISLINGTON TERRACE:

Tridel launches new masterplanned community at Bloor and Islington

COLUMNS, NEWS & FEATURES

002 EDITOR’S NOTE COLUMNISTS

010 BILD REPORT Educating homebuyers across the GTA

BY BRYAN TUCKEY

018 CONDO PRO Add “reputable builder” to your must-have list

BY BARBARA LAWLOR

032 INVESTOR ADVICE The risks and rewards of pre-construction condominiums

BY ANDREW LA FLEUR

033 STAT CHAT Lots of people are buying investment condos.

Should I?

BY BEN MYERS

034 LEGALLY SPEAKING Financing, and what happens if it goes wrong

BY JAYSON SCHWARZ

038 TAXING ISSUES Selling your investment condo

BY HENRY CHOO CHONG

052 QUICK TIPS A dose of reality

BY HELLEN BUTTIGIEG

056 FITNESS GALLERY Crash course on fitness facility etiquette

BY MARK J. STABLES

058 DESIGNER ADVICE A touch of luxe

BY YANIC SIMARD

062 TARION REPORT All new homes in Ontario come with a warranty

BY HOWARD BOGACH

088 MAKE YOUR MOVE When moving, everyone wins playing by the rules

BY CHUCK RESNICK

IN THE NEWS

014 CMHC REPORT August housing starts 050 PRK DEVELOPMENTS University Suites brings innovative architecture to Kingston’s Queen’s University 070 TRIUMPH DEVELOPMENTS Exciting new incentive offered at Howard Park 2 Condominiums 084 BANK OF CANADA Bank of Canada holds rate at one per cent

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CONDO PROFILES

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Zigg Zigg, a new look for Forest Hill 110 LASH GROUP Cloud9 is one singular sensation HOMEBUYERS’ HELP

016 HOT DATES What’s happening in and around the GTA 022 MARKETPLACE Copper versus gold

BY SARA DUCK

046 MONEY MATTERS The lost art of saving

BY GAIL VAZ-OXLADE

066 STYLE FILE Spa-licious

BY PAUL SEMKULEY

078 FINANCES Household debt up six per cent to $76,140 082 AROUND THE HOUSE Favourite fall finds at the Toronto Home Show

BY TINA HOLMES

086 BUILDER PROFILE 10 minutes with Easton’s Steve Gupta 094 STYLE FILE Habitat for Humanity Toronto GTA Upcycle Challenge: Stylized

096 CONDO WATCH 416 Previews, new releases and grand openings in the 416 106 NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE Discover the new Toronto Waterfront

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118 CONDO WATCH 905 Previews, new releases and grand openings in the 905 137 CONDO BUYERS’ RESOURCE SECTION 142 ADVERTISER INDEX

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GERANIUM HOMES

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CMHC REPORT

AUGUST HOUSING STARTS HOUSING STARTS IN THE TORONTO CENSUS

Metropolitan Area (CMA) trended lower at 30,093 units in August compared to 32,449 in July, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC).

The trend is a six month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR)1 of housing starts.

“A decrease in apartment starts lowered the total starts count in August, following elevated activity during the previous month. Such variations are a common occurrence in highrise construction and not suggestive of a long term trend. Most apartment starts occurred outside the downtown core, pointing to the rising popularity of highrise homes in suburban neighbourhoods,” says Dana Senagama, CMHC’s Toronto senior market analyst.

CMHC uses the trend measure as a complement to the monthly SAAR of housing starts to account for considerable swings in monthly estimates and obtain a more complete picture of the state of the housing market. In some situations, analyzing only SAAR data can be misleading in some markets, as they are largely driven by the multiples segment of the markets which can be quite variable from one month to the next.

The stand-alone monthly SAAR was 24,113 units in August, down from 38,405 units in July. The decrease is mainly attributed to lower starts in the multi-unit segment.

Markham recorded the highest number of starts in August mainly due to more apartment starts.

Oakville recorded the second highest number of high rise starts. The City of Toronto had less starts activity, mainly due to fewer apartment starts.

1 All starts figures in this release, other than actual starts and the trend estimate, are seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR) — that is, monthly figures adjusted to remove normal seasonal variation and multiplied by 12 to reflect annual levels. By removing seasonal ups and downs, seasonal adjustment allows for a comparison from one season to the next and from one month to the next. Reporting monthly figures at annual rates indicates the annual level of starts that would be obtained if the monthly pace was maintained for 12 months. This facilitates comparison of the current pace of activity to annual forecasts as well as to historical annual levels.

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TORONTO CMA HOUSING STARTS THOUSANDS OF STARTS

80 70 60 50 40 30 30.1 24.1

20 10 AUGUST 2012

AUGUST 2013

AUGUST 2014

Housing starts, SAAR Housing starts trend line (six-month moving average)

PRELIMINARY HOUSING START DATA AUGUST 2014 Toronto CMA1

July 2014 August 2014

Trend 2 32,449 30,093 SAAR 38,405 24,113 Canada August 2013 August 2014 Actual

August — Single-detached

758

834

August — Multiples

2,660

1,209

August — Total

3,418

2,043

January to August — Single-detached

6,161

5,681

January to August— Multiples

15,226

15,323

January to August — Total

21,387

21,004

Source: CMHC 1 Census Metropolitan Area 2 The trend is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates.

Detailed data available upon request

As Canada’s national housing agency, CMHC draws on more than 65 years of experience to help Canadians access a variety of quality, environmentally sustainable and affordable housing solutions. CMHC also provides reliable, impartial and up-to-date housing market reports, analysis and knowledge to support and assist consumers and the housing industry in making informed decisions.

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HOT DATES

SEPTEMBER 2014 Calendar of events taking place from September 13 – 27

HIGHLIGHTS

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The world’s largest public film fest brings more than 300 films and a slew of cinema-inspired events taking place across the city. For more information, a list of films and venues, and for tickets, visit the website, drop by TIFF Bell Lightbox located at Reitman Square, 350 King St. W. or call 416.599.TIFF. tiff.net

Follow in the footsteps of Terry Fox and help raise awareness and funds for cancer research. Walk, run, wheel or ride with thousands of others at this annual, nation-wide event. No entry fee, no minimum pledge required. Visit online for a list of sites and to register. terryfox.org

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Sept. 18-21

Toronto Beer Week

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BETTER LIVING CENTRE, EXHIBITION PLACE

Beer-lovers, your time has come! Toast this bubbly golden brew with nine days of events featuring more than 30 craft breweries hosted by over 55 bars and restaurants around the city. Visit online for additional info and a list of participating breweries. torontobeerweek.com

The Toronto Fall Home Show is the place for all things “home.” From renovating and decorating, to thousands of great new products, professional advice and even some celebrity sightings, there’s lots to see and do at this annual show. fallhomeshow.com

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// BY BARBARA LAWLOR

ADD “REPUTABLE BUILDER” TO YOUR MUST-HAVE LIST

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

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uying a new condo is a smart move in today’s real estate market, provided you do the “homework” that will ensure you get the most for your investment. Most purchasers research location, architecture, amenities and suite features.

Looking into the reputations and track records of the builders you are considering is just as important.

There are many ways to evaluate a builder’s trustworthiness. Industry longevity, for example, can offer you a high level of trust. If the company has been around for decades, obviously the principals have figured out ways to thrive during a variety of economic cycles.

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experience. Find out where the builders you are considering fall on this spectrum, and definitely look into their service records.

One step you can take is to visit Tarion Warranty Corp.’s website at Tarion.com. Coverage by this warranty company is one of the top reasons for buying new over resale. Search a builder’s company name and find a snapshot of its warranty history. When you buy new, you want a builder you can rely on for excellent service before, during and after your move-in date.

Read all you can about builders, including profiles and histories on their websites, in their sales offices and brochures. Drive by their completed communities and ask people you know whether they are familiar with the companies. Word-of-mouth means a lot in the new condominium market.

I have to say that in the GTA, we are privileged to have wonderful choices from renowned local, national and international builders, and they are competing for your business by offering outstanding amenities, architecture, suite finishes and more. This bodes well for buyers, who find this kind of healthy competition benefits their purchase position through increased value. It also raises the bar for future development.

Another clue to a builder’s reliability is how the sales representatives treat you. They are ambassadors for the builders, and should be willing and eager to answer all your questions.

A happy new condominium buyer is an educated one, and a little research into builders’ reputations goes a long way to helping you make the perfect choice So, be informed. Avoid the temptation to buy right away. Condominium choices are exciting, with gorgeous architecture, amazing amenities, space-maximizing suites, and lovely features and finishes. Take your time, shop around, consider all the variables and compare fairly. Plus, add a trusted builder reputation on your list of must-haves. At Baker Real Estate, we see buyers doing just that. They visit presentation centres several times before they buy, and they ask questions about everything, including the builders and developers.

When you shop for a condominium, look at your potential purchase from every angle. Of course, location is always a priority, and price is a huge factor. You want the most value for your money including lifestyle amenities that fit in with your idea of fun. I always say that a builder’s past can have an effect on your residential future as well. A happy new condominium buyer is an educated one, and a little research into builders’ reputations goes a long way to helping you make the perfect choice.

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COVER STORY

ISLINGTON TERRACE ADDS ANOTHER MASTERPIECE TO TORONTO’S

“VILLAGE OF MURALS” TRIDEL LAUNCHES FIRST OF THREE CONDOMINIUMS IN NEW MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITY AT BLOOR AND ISLINGTON

until now. With the launch of our newest master-planned community, known as Islington Terrace, we’re planning on letting everyone in on the secret of this great neighbourhood.”

Ultimately boasting three strikingly sophisticated, rectilinear, modern condominium towers designed by the award-winning firm of Kirkor Architects, Islington Terrace promises to be one of the most eagerly anticipated new condominium launches of the fall market.

Priced from the mid-$200,000s, the first building being released by Tridel within this master-planned community will stand 45 storeys,

IN A CITY RENOWNED FOR ITS ARTS AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS, the GTA

has no shortage of venues in which to appreciate displays of artistic expression. While the city is famous for the Royal Ontario Museum, the Art Gallery of Ontario and the McMichael Gallery, among others, art lovers know they don’t have to stay indoors to satisfy their craving for art.

In fact, one of this city’s most captivating ‘collections’ of art can be found painted on the sides of buildings throughout Islington Village.

Known as the “Village of Murals,” the area features several blocks along Dundas West (between Islington and Kipling) lined with more than 20 hand-painted murals depicting real people, places and events from the neighbourhood’s past.

“These colourful outdoor murals are an artistic representation of one of Toronto’s most special neighbourhoods,” says Jim Ritchie, senior vicepresident of sales and marketing at Tridel. “A quaint and charming community, Islington Village has been one of Toronto’s best-kept secrets, 020 NEW CONDO GUIDE SEPTEMBER 13 - 27, 2014

RESIDENTS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO OVER 50,000 SQ. FT. OF DESIRABLE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR AMENITIES dining area, while residents with children will be able to enjoy the dedicated outdoor children’s play zone (with splash pad).

Indoor amenities include a Euro-style swimming pool, whirlpool, steam room and sauna, as well as a state-of-the-art fitness centre with spin room, yoga studio and basketball court.

With so many amazing features, residents may never want to leave their home, but for those who do, “getting anywhere from Islington Terrace is easy,” says Ritchie, referring to the community’s ideal location.

“Well served by major roads and highways, the prime location – adjacent to the Islington subway station – makes commuting to work or heading downtown for featuring elegant common spaces and efficiently a night out simple and convenient.” designed suites (finished to Tridel’s exacting standards) And for those who don’t want to venture too far to by the celebrated design firm of II By IV Design. meet their leisure and entertainment needs, the In a range of sizes (from 482 to 971 sq. ft.), suites surrounding Islington Village neighbourhood boasts are available in one-bedroom, one-bedroom-plus-den, 200 charming shops and restaurants, while more two-bedroom, two-bedroom-plus-den, and penthouse boutique-style shopping, chic bistros and theatres can layouts. Suites all boast premium plank laminate be found nearby along Kingsway on Bloor. flooring, sleek modern cabinetry, granite countertops, “With stunning design, thoughtful suite layouts, energy-efficient stainless steel finish appliances, deep desirable amenities, and unparalleled transit access, set soaker tubs and more. among the captivating images of the Village of Murals, Residents will have access to over 50,000 sq. ft. of Islington Terrace promises to be our next great desirable indoor and outdoor amenities, including a masterpiece,” says Ritchie. rooftop oasis with secluded lounging alcove, lush landscaping and open green spaces. The outdoor For more information on Islington Terrace, call terrace includes a private sun deck, pool and barbecue 416.645.8862, or visit tridel.com.

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CONDO PROFILE

Spectacular City Suites at

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onge + Rich is getting ready to release its spectacular City Suites! Designed by the internationally celebrated architect

Peter Clewes at architectsAlliance, this landmark condominium raises the bar for sophisticated, savvy buyers who want to live in downtown Toronto. From its dynamic location on the southeast corner of Richmond Street East and Victoria Street, between the Financial District and the St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood, to its provocative architecture, outstanding amenities and luxurious finishes, Yonge + Rich is a condominium masterpiece.

Residents will be able to walk to local amenities including TTC, Union Station, access the PATH system and two universities. It’s a quick stroll to Eaton Centre, one of North America’s top shopping destinations, and to Yonge-Dundas Square, which is a centre for concerts, festivals and events. The same goes for Nathan Phillips Square, where Torontonians gather for concerts in the summer and ice skating in the winter. The Entertainment District is nearby with Roy Thomson Concert Hall and other world-class venues. Dining out is also convenient, with many restaurants in the area, ranging from fine dining to casual eateries.

Recognizing the potential diversity of resident age, lifestyle and financial resources, Yonge + Rich is uniquely home to two separate residences catering to two distinct groups of buyers. Yonge + Rich occupies

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floors one through 33 and features traditional suites perfect for the savvy buyer. Floors 34 and above are targeted to a sophisticated buyer who values larger suites, exclusive amenities and greater overall privacy. These suites are branded Twenty Lombard Street and feature 150 suites with a private entrance off of Lombard Street, dedicated elevators and exclusive amenities. Although seen in Asia and other world cities, Twenty Lombard is the first of its kind in Toronto, a luxury boutique collection of suites set a loft a luxury tower.

The base of the building will feature shops and a walkway that will offer a direct connection from Lombard Street. to Richmond Street E. This podium is designed to complement the four-storey red brick heritage building at the south end of the property. The building dates to the late-19th century, and Great Gulf is restoring it as part of the community.

GROUND LEVEL

RECOGNIZING THE POTENTIAL DIVERSITY OF RESIDENT AGE, LIFESTYLE AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES, YONGE + RICH IS UNIQUELY HOME TO TWO SEPARATE RESIDENCES CATERING TO TWO DISTINCT GROUPS OF BUYERS At Yonge + Rich amenities begin with 24/7 concierge service, a large pool, barbecue facilities, a sunbathing space, and a large fitness centre with a Pilates/yoga studio.

The City Suites feature eight-ft. six-inch ceiling heights, engineered hardwood flooring throughout with custom-designed kitchens and bathrooms. They will be released this fall and will range from approximately 500 to 1,000 sq. ft. in size, and start from the $330,000s.

Purchasers can choose from one-bedroom, one-bedroom-plus-den, two-bedroom and two-bedroom-plus-den designs. Occupancy is slated for 2018.

Sales centre hours are Monday to Thursday from noon to 6 p.m.; Friday closed; Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Call 416.499.8883 or visit yongeandrich.com.

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CHAZ. YORKVILLE. ELEVATE YOUR LIFESTYLE. Chaz Yorkville Condominiums located in Yorkville just steps to world-class shopping, dining, culture and subway. Chaz Yorkville gives you access to the spectacular Chaz Club entertainment lounge in the sky located on the 36th and 37th floors with panoramic views. Upscale amenities include outdoor courtyard with wet bar and private dining room, hotel-style lobby with fireplace and state-of-the-art gaming room. The best in fitness, yoga and leisure for well-being. This is Yorkville living at its finest.

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INVESTOR ADVICE

The risks and rewards

Andrew la Fleur is an award-winning realtor with Re/Max. Andrew’s expertise is in helping investors make money in the Toronto condo market.

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Contact Andrew at 416.371.2333 or andrew@truecondos.com

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nvesting in a pre-construction condo is not without risk. You are effectively buying a contract with the hope that one day this contract will become a piece of real estate that is worth more than the price you are paying for it today.

A lot can happen in three to five years while your condo is being built. Here are two tips to help ensure your investment is a successful one.

1 | Always buy below market value Your goal should always be to buy something that will increase in value, and the best way to do that is to buy something that is priced

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// BY ANDREW LA FLEUR

OF PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONDOMINIUMS below the current market value of a similar resale property. For example, if a one-bedroom across the street in a brand new completed building sells at $300,000, and you can buy a similar one-bedroom in a pre-construction condo at $285,000, then you are well insulated from any market fluctuations over the next few years and you are positioned to have a property that is worth more when completed than when you bought it before construction started.

2 | Always buy cash-flow positive Investing in real estate is not a get-rich-quick scheme, but it is how most of the world’s wealthiest people have earned their fortunes.

The best real estate investors always buy for the long term. I always encourage my clients to take the long-view approach when buying pre-construction and to plan on

renting their unit out for at least one year (preferably more) after the completion of the building. Flipping before project completion (assignment) is a highly risky strategy and should be considered only as a back-up plan.

You are effectively buying a contract with the hope that one day this contract will become a piece of real estate that is worth more than the price you are paying for it today With this in mind, you should only buy a pre-construction condo that will provide you with positive or break-even cash flow with the standard 20 to 25 per cent down payment. If at the current valuation and given current market rates for rents, you cannot reasonably expect to cover all your expenses, then stay away!

If you do your homework before buying by following these two tips, you will be in great shape for years to come.

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Condos starting from the mid $200’s Register your interest at menkes.com facebook/MenkesLife

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New Release Now Available Church & Carlton, Toronto Starting from $239,990 416.591.7700

Construction Starting Richmond & Spadina, Toronto Starting from $291,990 416.977.8780

Under Construction Avenue & Davenport, Toronto Starting from $420,000 416.323.0100

Move In This Year Yonge & Park Home, North York Starting from $835,990 416.730.9722

Move In Now Bay & Yorkville, Toronto Starting from $1.2 million yorkvilleresidences.com 416.775.7500

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STAT CHAT

// BY BEN MYERS

Lots of people are buying investment condos.

SHOULD I?

situation, but I’m sure if you have at least discussed the possibility with someone, you’ve heard many of the following rejections: THE CONDO MARKET IS GOING TO EXPERIENCE A MAJOR DECLINE IN PRICES.

Based on data from condo market research firm Urbanation, condominium apartment resale prices on a per-sq.-ft. basis have been greater than the year prior in 68 of the 72 quarters since Q2-1996. I’ll let you draw your own conclusions here, but that is a pretty good track record.

Ben Myers is senior vice-president of Market Research and Analytics at Fortress Real Developments. Ben assists in evaluating the market and projects that Fortress engages in.

Follow his blog posts and commentary on the Canadian housing market at fortressrealdevelopments.com/news or follow him on twitter at @BenMyers29

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anada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) recently released a survey they conducted indicating that 17 per cent of their nearly 43,000 survey respondents owned a condominium as a second home, or as an investment in Toronto and Vancouver. According to Statistics Canada’s National Household Survey in 2011, 27 per cent of condominiums in Vancouver are rented out, with Toronto estimated at 23 per cent.

I can’t tell you if investing in condominiums is right for you without knowing your financial

Twenty-seven per cent of condominiums in Vancouver are rented out, with Toronto estimated at 23 per cent

YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE POSITIVE CASH FLOW, BUT IT WILL BE SMALL BUT YOU CAN GET BETTER RETURNS ELSEWHERE. I took a course in Boston at

MIT’s Center for Real Estate earlier this year and one of the required readings pointed out that even institutional investors get hung up on first-year cash flows when buying commercial assets, so make sure you know what you can reasonably expect to achieve in rents over the holding period of your investment.

According to CMHC, average monthly rents for condominiums in the Toronto CMA have increased 2.6 per cent per year from 2007 to 2013. By comparison, Vancouver has increased 3.6 per cent, Calgary 2.8 per cent, Edmonton 3.3 per cent and Ottawa 4.1 per cent. When looking at rents on a per-sq.-ft. basis in Toronto since 2011, the rate jumps to 3.9 per cent per Urbanation data (average unit sizes are shrinking!).

MONTHLY CONDO FEES ARE GOING TO SKYROCKET. According to data

collected by Urbanation, the average resale condominium in the Toronto CMA had a monthly maintenance fee of $0.58 per sq. ft. in Q1-2012. That rate has since risen to $0.61 as of Q2-2014. Therefore, a condominium investor should realistically look for their monthly maintenance to increase by two to 2.5 per cent every year.

Here is a quick example of a 500-sq.-ft. unit. This unit would rent for about $1,500 per month in Toronto with a monthly maintenance fee of $300 per month – a spread of $1,200. If both your rents and maintenance fees increase by 2.5 per cent per year, in five years your rent would be approximately $1,700 per month and your maintenance fee will be $340 per month – a spread of $1,360. So the gap increases despite your maintenance fees and rent growing at the same pace!

Shay Nahman sent me his new book, Real Estate for New Investors, where he mentions that every good investor has a good team behind him, including a lawyer, mortgage agent, lender, accountant, appraiser, home inspector, insurance broker, and real estate agent (what, no condo stats guru?). I would suggest a good place to start is with a real estate agent, and I work with a great one. Go to fortressrealdevelopments.com/new-homes-and-condos/ and contact Julie Barnard.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

// BY JAYSON SCHWARZ

Financing, and what happens

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

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efore you go new-home shopping, visit your bank, trust company or other financial institution to see what amount of mortgage you qualify for.

Take your significant other, if you have one, because everyone’s income and assets help. Once you know how much you can borrow, secure the best rate you can and lock it in for as

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IF IT GOES WRONG?

long a period as possible. Don’t be afraid to negotiate – the banks want and need your business. Don’t be afraid to shop around for rates and lock-in periods.

You should also visit the condo sales centre armed with your knowledge and check what mortgage rate and term the builder is offering. Take note that the builder may have brought the rate down to make his package more attractive or forced his bank as part of his deal with them to offer special rates. Remember, if your bank’s offered rate and terms are close, you may be able to negotiate a better deal with the builder. If you do not take the builder’s mortgage you may be able to get some leverage in your overall negotiations as the builder may save money by not having to pay his bank for the better rate. Question this and make sure you understand all of the financing details. Regardless of where you go to get financing, get your commitment in writing!

When you walk into that sales centre, all ready to buy that beautiful new condo, perhaps the most important piece of the puzzle you need to have is security in your financial arrangements. A tragedy waiting to happen occurs when you sign an unconditional offer, give your hard-earned, hardersaved deposit to the builder and later find out you do not qualify for the mortgage. In other words, don’t buy the home unless you have a mortgage commitment or a conditional deal. This leads us into the next part of the discussion – what happens if your financing goes wrong?

It is critical you get the right advice, and only a lawyer can provide legal advice. That is the law.

An Agreement of Purchase and Sale for the purchase of land is a legal contract, and once it is signed it binds both parties to certain obligations. If either party does not hold up to their end of the arrangement, they can be held liable to the other party for either specific performance or damages.

Firstly, if the purchasers default, they will likely lose their deposit. The builder will then have the option of suing to force them to close the deal and pay all legal fees related thereto, or sue them for any damages the builder might suffer before he resells the condo (for items such as interest, changes and price differential) and legal fees. Sometimes, in a booming market, kindhearted builders will release purchasers who have made a mistake or encountered personal tragedies. But don’t count on it!

The moral of the story is to make sure you have financing, or that the offer is conditional for a few days on both financing and review by a lawyer.

It is critical you get the right advice, and only a lawyer can provide legal advice. That is the law. When you select a lawyer, find one who cares about you and a long-term relationship.

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TAXING ISSUES

// BY HENRY CHOO CHONG

SELLING YOUR INVESTMENT CONDO Q

I purchased a rental investment property several years ago.

Every year I have filed the rental income on my tax return. This year I sold the property. In addition to my rental income, what tax implications will I have to report? Jared, Toronto

A Henry Choo Chong is a certified general accountant. He sits on many committees and provides accounting and tax services to individuals and businesses in the GTA. He can be reached at 416.485.5225. Questions to Taxing Issues can be emailed to choochonghcga@yahoo.ca

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

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

Hopefully, you made a profit! The real estate market has been healthy for the past several years and continues to be strong, over the long term. Selling a real estate investment property will generate either a capital gain/loss or a recapture of income/terminal loss.

You will have a capital gain when the proceeds of the sale exceed the original cost of the property. A capital gain must be included in your personal tax return (if you own it personally) and is taxed on 50 per cent of the gains at your personal tax rate. A capital loss occurs when the cost is greater than your proceeds. The capital losses should be included on your personal return and applied against capital gains in that year. Any excess losses can be carried back three years, or carried forward indefinitely to reduce capital gains.

In calculating the capital gain/loss, determining the adjusted cost of the property is an essential factor. The adjusted cost must include not just the purchase price but also other costs incurred that had to be capitalized.

In calculating the capital gain/loss, determining the adjusted cost of the property is an essential factor. The adjusted cost must include not just the purchase price but also other costs incurred that had to be capitalized. As well, the proceeds of disposition are all the cost, including the selling price and adjustments pertaining to the sale of the investment.

In addition to the capital gains/losses, you may have a recapture of income. This occurs when you are taking Capital Cost allowance (depreciation) on the building, in any of the years that it was owned by you. The balance in this account is called the “undepreciated portion.�

A recapture of income occurs when the lesser of the proceeds and the cost of the property is higher than the Undepreciated Capital Cost (UCC). The recapture of income is taxed in its entirety at your personal tax rate. Alternatively, a terminal loss occurs when the lesser of the proceeds and the cost of the property is less than the UCC. This terminal loss can be applied in the current year to reduce other income (such as salaries or business income). Any unused amounts can be carried back three years or carried forward.

Good record keeping is essential to calculate the correct gains or losses.

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CONDO PROFILE

Wellbeats pulses with innovative fitness opportunities at

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his fall, when The Daniels Corporation introduces Daniels Erin Mills at Erin Mills Parkway and Eglinton Avenue West in Mississauga, wellnessminded buyers will reap the benefit of innovation in addition to quality, value and service.

The Everything-Room Activity Studio recreation space will indeed offer everything, including Wellbeats – a wellness resource that takes “virtual” to “physical” with the touch of a screen.

The first of its kind in a residential condominium in Canada, Wellbeats will offer programs accessed from a kiosk in front of a large-screen projector.

Residents will be able to select classes, invite their neighbours, and exercise with the guidance of professional instructors.

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Wellbeats (wellbeats.com) has something for everyone including children, pregnant mothers, seniors and even athletes. Zumba, yoga, Pilates, dance-based exercise, weight training, cardio, cycling – the choices are fascinating and fun. Imagine having virtual world-class fitness instructors in your Activity Studio 24/7. To get a sneak peak of this innovative fitness program, Daniels has set up a Wellbeats kiosk in their presentation centre located at 2550 Eglinton Ave. W. in Erin Mills. Drop by and see for yourself what a truly exciting experience this will be for residents.

Leave it to Daniels to introduce yet another new concept to the residential market! Other fantastic amenities located in Daniels Erin Mills include an inviting double-height lobby, where homeowners can access 24-hour concierge service, and continue on the fourth and fifth floors where Club 5ENSES will indulge their senses. Designed for the enjoyment of all ages and family configurations, this space will feature the party room with a kitchenette and sectional harvest table dining space, lending itself beautifully to group gatherings. When the party is ready to move outside, no problem – the party room terrace is perfect for alfresco dining and taking in the sunset!

With healthy living in mind, Daniels has worked hard to incorporate urban agriculture opportunities such as container balcony gardening, community garden plots, greenhouses, food box pick-up programs, edible landscaping and farmers’ markets into their new home communities wherever possible. At Daniels Erin Mills, this foundation for green living and community has already started with The Backyard Farm & Market.

Established in 2013 and located just behind the Daniels Erin Mills presentation centre, this unique farm and market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday until Oct. 11 and offers produce, artisanal baked goods, harvesting gardens and much more.

Ideally located in the heart of Erin Mills, Daniels Erin Mills will be at the centre of it all, directly across the street from Credit Valley Hospital, and Erin Mills Town Centre which is undergoing a $100-million revitalization. Construction is underway at Daniels Erin Mills and prices will begin from an unbelievable $194,900.

Daniels Erin Mills will go on sale this fall! If you haven’t already done so, be sure to register today by visiting DanielsErinMills.com or by calling 905.306.6996.

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THE LOST ART OF SAVING

Gail Vaz-Oxlade is the host of Til Debt Do Us Part, author of Debt Free Forever and blogs daily at gailvazoxlade.com. Follow Gail on Twitter at twitter.com/GailVazOxlade

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espite all media warnings, financial planners’ tut-tutting and the popularity of books such as David Chilton’s The Wealthy Barber which made its fame telling a simple story – “Save 10 per cent” – we are a spendthrift bunch. We haven’t always been.

We saved 10 per cent or more for 20 years, from 1973 to 1993 – more than enough time to have established the habit. Our savings rate reaching a peak of 18.5 per cent in 1982 (in our enthusiasm, did we overdo a good thing?), we bounced around the 10 per cent mark for about a decade, and then in 1993 we began our great slide.

By 1999 we’d hit a low of 3.6 per cent and in April of 2007, we finally made it into negative territory: our savings rate was -1.4 per cent. Yes, we were officially spending more money than we were earning.

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Negative 1.4 per cent is a long way off 10 per cent, and an even longer way off the RRSP contribution limit calculation, which is based on putting aside 18 per cent of earned income.

You could blame our higher taxes and you’d be somewhat justified. Taxes as a percentage of our total incomes rose from 18.43 per cent in 1973 to 23.9 per cent in 1999. But you would also have to take a close look at our spending habits. What we spend on goods and services has gone up steadily since 1982.

And we’ve availed ourselves of more credit. Liabilities – what we spend on our credit cards, loans, mortgages and the like – rose from 0.67 per cent of our annual income in 1982 to over 4.9 per cent in 1999.

Consumer credit – the money we borrow to feed our passion to consume stuff – makes up a big chunk of that, as it rose from -.06 per cent in 1982 to 1.34 per cent in 1999. And according to a report entitled Canadian Economy: Personal Savings Rate by Industry Canada, in 1998 total accumulated debt per household in Canada was equal to 114 per cent of after tax income. Whew!

How could we possibly save anything when we’re spending more than we’re making servicing our debt?

What if you lost your job, got sick or smashed up your car? Those are all good reasons to save.

So is putting aside enough so you don’t have to depend on anyone else – be it the government or your children – to take care of you when your days of heading into the mines are over.

These figures seem to fly in the face of most of the predictions for how the baby boomers will behave as they age. In Boom Bust and Echo, David Foot asserted: “When you are young, you are a borrower. In your 40s and 50s, you are trying to build a nest egg for retirement.” Financial advisers are standing by, holding their breath, waiting for the money to come pouring in as boomers hit their peak earning years. Yet since 1993 as we watched the first of the baby boomers turn the corner to middle age, Canada’s savings rate has plummeted despite a healthy economy, low inflation and more being written about money than ever before in history.

So why aren’t we saving? It really doesn’t matter what reason we give – too much debt, high cost of living, taxes – the real reason we aren’t saving is because we’ve forgotten how important it is to save.

Perhaps the gloomiest part of the savings picture is the legacy we are leaving our children. Not only are we teaching them how to be avid consumers: spending their money on everything from trading cards at $5 a pop to horrendously expensive video gaming toys; we are, by omission, teaching them not to save. And we’re willing to allow credit purveyors to entice our children

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into a world of debt with nary a lesson on how to keep a balanced financial picture. For while credit card companies wouldn’t dream of issuing a credit card without an adult meeting significant credit criteria – they’d have to have a job, for example – students in university are assaulted by easy credit, making it easy for them to dig debt ditches they must subsequently struggle out of.

WHY SAVE

Saving gives us a sense of security and mastery over our finances. As our savings grow – be they in a run-of-the-mill savings account or invested in equities – we can take pride in our sense of discipline and increased ability to weather a storm.

The more we’ve accumulated in savings, the harder those savings work for us. It can be truly rewarding to see substantial sums of money generated solely by our savings.

Saving takes us closer to our goals. It also creates a strong sense of independence by putting us squarely in a position of control. We have the resources to cover unexpected expenses without incurring debt at high rates of interest. We have the flexibility to take advantage of investment opportunities as they arise. We can change jobs, change homes, change countries without the sense of anxiety that comes from existing paycheque to paycheque.

HOW TO SAVE

TEACHING CHILDREN TO SAVE

One of the most effective ways of motivating a child to get into the savings habit is with a savingsmatching program. You match every dollar your child saves with a dollar of your own. “Molly, here’s the deal.

If you can save $100 by Christmas, I’ll match that amount so you can begin investing.”

If watching your money grow in a savings or investment account doesn’t turn you on, you’ll have to find some other motivation for saving.

How about this: Just for one moment be a pessimist. What if you lost your job, got sick or smashed up your car? Those are all good reasons to save. So is putting aside enough so you don’t have to depend on anyone else – be it the government or your children – to take care of you when your days of heading into the mines are over.

This is perhaps the area in which we are the most confused. If we sock away $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000 a year in a retirement savings plan, we’re doing a great job of saving, right? Well, not exactly. If we had to borrow the money to make that RRSP contribution, we won’t actually have saved a nickel until that *All figures based on Statistics Canada loan is paid off. And if we stuck $2,500 away in an RESP for junior and then National Economic and Financial promptly upped our line of credit balance by a similar amount, we haven’t Accounts unless otherwise stated. saved a cent.

To actually save a dollar you have to take that dollar out of your cash flow.

Putting it in a GIC and then spending it on a credit card doesn’t count. You must make the commitment that current expenditures will not exceed current income. You’ve got to spend less money than you make.

The you-don’t-have-to-think-about-it way of saving is to use an automatic debit from your chequing account to your savings account, so the temptation to spend the money is removed. Yes, it’s a bit of a head-game to trick yourself into saving. Not everyone is a born saver, after all. Some people must play the game to achieve their goals.

Back to David Chilton’s The Wealthy Barber: the advice was sound in this short-but-sweet best-seller. Basically it boiled down to pay yourself first, put savings in a separate account, and be consistent. If you wait to see what’s left over after your expenses, you’ll be justified in not saving because you won’t have much left. That’s the way it is with money. Smart savers do it the other way around. The take the money they want to save and hide it before they can spend it. Sure, it may mean cutting back a little, but that usually doesn’t hurt as much as most people think it will.

This all sounds like pretty basic information – nowhere near as exciting as a discussion of the stock market, technical analysis or long-term projections for the economy. But as simple a concept as saving appears to be, it’s the one that is being missed. And if you’re not talking about saving at home, there’s little to motivate your child to develop this life-long habit. So start talking about it.

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IN THE NEWS

UNIVERSITY SUITES BRINGS INNOVATIVE ARCHITECTURE to Kingston’s Queen’s University

UNIVERSITY SUITES, BY PRK DEVELOPMENTS,

is the first condo coming soon steps from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario in a district known as ‘The Hub’ at the corner of Princess and University Avenues.

Designed by Toronto-based Teeple Architects, the solid concrete structure will be a landmark building of cutting-edge design.

Founded in 1989 by principal Stephen Teeple, Teeple Architects has a recognized reputation for innovative design and exceptional service, garnering six Governor General Awards, Canada’s top architectural recognition. It was this innovative thinking that was the inspiration behind the design of University Suites.

“The inspiration of our designs tends to be fairly specific,” says Teeple. “We custom design to the site and the marketplace and in this instance, with University Avenue ending at our site, there is a sculptural and rotational geometry that is set up in the centre of the building. We also wanted it to fit seamlessly into its surroundings, therefore a midrise building with step-backs to blend the massing and responds nicely to the street.”

The uniquely shaped site at the corner of two of Kingston’s most prominent streets provided what Teeple calls “creative opportunity.”

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“We wanted this project to be respectful to the great architecture of downtown Kingston,” says Teeple.

“But at the same time, respond to the architecture as an urban moment, rather than a building in isolation People will ‘sense it’ as well as see it.”

To that end, the two-toned building has a dark masonry base to complement the many heritage buildings in downtown Kingston, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows to provide a clean, crisp, modern design.

“University Suites inspired our creative juices to create a livable, attractive environment just steps away from a leading, world-class university,” says Teeple.

Another factor in the design was an understanding of who will eventually live here. With prices starting at $188,900, the project is ideal for Queen’s University students, faculty and staff from the university or nearby hospitals, or young professionals working downtown, all of whom lead active and social lives.

For example, at University Suites, additional multiple bicycle parking was added and car parking reduced.

Suite layouts were designed to maximize functional and efficient everyday living. University Suites was also designed with people flow, engagement and interaction in mind. “We needed to include a full suite of amenities that create a social bond,” says Teeple. “Fitness facilities, study spaces on the ground floor and the roof, indoor and outdoor amenity spaces on the roof with views of the lake, these all become extensions of the residents’ personal spaces. We designed all of these with a certain vibe in mind as well, it had to look a little cool given who will live there.”

University Suites also includes retail on the ground floor, adding to the streetscape without overwhelming its surroundings, and making a positive, social impact on this key intersection.

With thought and innovation in designing a social, livable and cool environment, Teeple Architects has created a landmark residential project destined to stand out in downtown Kingston.

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// BY HELLEN BUTTIGIEG

A DOSE OF REALITY

Hellen Buttigieg is a certified professional organizer, life coach, TV host, owner of We Organize U and author of the best-seller, Organizing Outside The Box. For tips on getting organized, visit WeOrganizeU.com and sign up for the free newsletter.

Keep it real. You’ll never get organized. Read that again. Yes, that’s what I said. You’ll never get organized because being perfectly organized is not a realistic expectation. Just to be clear, organization is not a destination. You don’t just wake up one day and find that you’ve arrived. It’s a process – a work in progress. So, if you are judging yourself against unrealistic expectations, or holding back on pursuing a goal because you are waiting until you “get organized, once and for all,” perhaps it’s time to look at things differently.

Instead of trying to get organized, strive to become more and more organized every day. Doesn’t that feel more attainable? Instead of feeling stuck, you’ll be able to take a step forward.

Use your instincts. Are you surrounded by piles of papers on your desk, your floor and any other flat surface in your office? Don’t fight your instincts, work with them. Rather than trying to adapt to traditional ways of filing, like using a lateral filing cabinet, use horizontal methods instead. Use stacking trays or literature sorters, which can be placed on your desk or installed on the wall.

Now label them with the categories you use most. It will be easier to adapt to filing papers when you don’t have to change your piling habit.

Out with the old, in with the new. Are you holding on to things that you’ll

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ou want everything to fit away neatly, display perfectly and know exactly where everything is when you need it. That’s what being organized is all about. But is that realistic? Being organized doesn’t happen overnight and it doesn’t have a finish line. Getting organized is a process, learn what works for you.

Organization is not a destination. You don’t just wake up one day and find that you’ve arrived.

It’s a process – a work in progress.

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never use again? Very often people unconsciously jam their homes full of stuff because the sheer volume gives them a feeling of comfort and security. If you are operating from a need for abundance, remember that your success as a person has nothing to do with all the outdated or rarely used stuff overflowing from your closets. In fact, it’s probably blocking your prosperity. Let go of what you don’t need to make room for new things to come into your life.

Plan before de-cluttering. Before beginning any de-cluttering project, determine in advance how you will dispose of the items you no longer want.

If you have valuable pieces and would like to sell them, decide whether you will do this yourself or hire someone to do it for you. If you would like them to go to charity, which one and where are they located? Some charities will pick up, so call them to find out when they will be in your area. It’s not until those boxes and bags leave your home that you will reap the full rewards of de-cluttering. Planning in advance will curb procrastination and ensure full completion of the task.

Feeling stuck? If you find yourself backsliding when it comes to maintaining your organizing systems, don’t berate yourself, as this will sap your energy and prevent you from doing anything about it. Rather than dwelling on what went wrong, focus instead on what needs to be done. Just say “oops” and move on to taking action.

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CONDO PROFILE

THE HARLOWE: Right at home

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hat makes the Harlowe so different from many of Toronto’s new condo projects is that it’s a neighbourhood building. That is, it doesn’t totally redefine the Queen Street West, King Street West, Bathurst Street area. It binds the neighbourhood together, it belongs.

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Once complete, the handsome 14-storey red brick warehouse-style building will look very much at home.

Developing and building new structures in this fashion requires real consideration concerning the area’s history, its current stock of structures, and the people who live in and around the building. Achieving this requires creating a historic look that feels modern and “of today.” While this is hard to achieve, The Harlowe hits it on the nail.

Everything about the Harlowe showcases its historic feel with a contemporary edge. From the Pennsylvanian historic red brick to the small-paned warehouse-style windows, and the large scale monotonous repetitive podium, it has captured the historic era today.

The building’s interior design will also borrow from the turn-ofthe-century era and offer exposed brick, concrete and steel elements throughout. The lobby will feature mouldings, cornices, herringbone wood-style stone floors, and a library room featuring an ornate fireplace with mantle. The warmth will be measurable.

The Harlowe is 14 storeys tall with 220 suites. Ceilings heights vary from nine to 11 ft. and suite sizes range from junior onebedrooms to large three-bedroom homes. Interiors of the suites feature exotic hardwood floors throughout, stylishly modern European kitchens, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking and gas barbecue nozzles on balconies and terraces, as well as designer baths, and glass-sliding doors to bedrooms. Most suites feature

THE LOBBY WILL FEATURE MOULDINGS, CORNICES, HERRINGBONE WOOD-STYLE STONE FLOORS, AND A LIBRARY ROOM FEATURING AN ORNATE FIREPLACE WITH MANTLE. six-ft. deep open balconies or terraces, perfect for enjoying Toronto’s milder seasons. Of course, the building features Lamb Development Corp.’s renowned Lamb Standard.

Common areas include beautifully detailed hallways and elevator cabs, as well as a full gymnasium and party room with dining facilities.

With such a highly desirable central location, coupled with nearperfect design elements, the Harlowe is one of the most sought after buildings in Toronto. For more information visit TheHarlowe.com or call 416.363.1771.

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FITNESS GALLERY

Crash course on

// BY MARK J. STABLES

FITNESS FACILITY ETIQUETTE

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t’s easy to see the ways that exercise improves our health – it lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, boosts your energy and builds a stronger immune system. But the flip side of that coin are the germs and illnesses lurking in your condo’s gym.

Your favourite place to break a sweat can also be a breeding ground for fungal, viral and bacterial infections. Here are a few tips to make sure your efforts to get healthy don’t get sidelined by germs.

Mark J. Stables is founder of Benchmark Group and Movement Haus. He is a renowned fitness and wellness expert with over 15 years experience in the industry. Working with hundreds of urban condominium dwellers, Mark has experience and insight into the design of condo fitness amenities and the way people use them. As the landscape of fitness continues to evolve, this in-depth knowledge of health and fitness, coupled with his passion for architecture and design, yields an optimal exercise environment for today’s urban athlete.

Visit online at movementhaus.com, benchmarkgroup.ca or call 416.428.3536.

Your favourite place to break a sweat can also be a breeding ground for fungal, viral and bacterial infections. Here are a few tips to make sure your efforts to get healthy don’t get sidelined by germs. ›› D on’t touch your face. Your eyes, ears and nose are vulnerable spots for infections, so during your workouts, keep your hands away from your face. If you feel a tickle in your nose or have an itch that needs to be scratched, use the back of your hand, which is likely to have come in contact with less germy surfaces. ›› W ipe down all equipment both pre- and post-use. Most people will wipe down their equipment after they use it (we all know it’s not cool to leave a sweat puddle for the next guy), but not everyone is so courteous. Hedge your bets and make sure you wipe down before and after you use a machine. Most gyms supply disinfecting spray and paper towels, but if yours doesn’t, consider tossing a package of wipes in your gym bag. ›› L ay out your towel. For yoga, Pilates, and other classes that require mats, place your towel on top of the mat before you lie down. Then make sure to use a different towel later on to wipe your face, otherwise you’ll just be spreading those dirty mat germs all over your mug. ›› C over up cuts. If you’ve got any cuts, scrapes or broken skin, cover it up with a bandage. Open wounds are far more susceptible to infection. ›› N o shoes, no service. Want to avoid athlete’s foot and whatever other nasty things are lurking on the change room floor? Then make it a habit to wear a pair of flip flops and dry your feet (including the skin between your toes) after showering.

Remember – your mother doesn’t live here, so clean up after yourself to ensure your condo’s beautiful and well-used gym facilities stay that way.

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DESIGNER ADVICE

A TOUCH

of Luxe // BY YANIC SIMARD

WE KNOW THE LOOK OF LUXURY WHEN WE SEE IT, BUT

how do you create it? The art of luxe design is not simply a matter of spending money, but more one of spending time to create spaces with depth, sophistication, and a certain considered air. Here’s my professional opinion on how to add a sense of luxury to your every interior, to bring that designer appeal out of your personal investment – whether starting a full renovation or perfecting an already beautiful home.

POWERFUL PALETTES

› One of the most subtle yet powerful ways to

communicate a sense of luxury is through the use of an expertly assembled neutral colour palette. When done wrong, the look can read drab, but when created correctly the scheme reveals new depths upon every viewing. The key is to combine multiple shades, textures and tones to achieve a calm but complex look – subtle contrasts accent each others finest qualities.

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› Review your space and consider what subtle tones are

the strongest. For example, if you have a warm-hued floor, add some touches of cool metals or icy-grey leather to play against it. Look for places to add white, cream, beige, taupe, grey, “greige” (grey-beige), tan, brown, gold, bronze and tiny touches of black, while mixing soft and hard textures for full variety. By sticking to neutrals you’ll be sure to coordinate, as long as you reapply warm and cool tones throughout the room.

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always add a rich textural statement, or try a small splash of an animalinspired pattern. (Safari Crewel Embroidered Cushion, Yanic Simard Selected Collection.)

AREAS OF INTEREST:

› I often encourage clients to run

one flooring material throughout a space, applying a single hardwood to the living, dining, bedroom and even kitchen areas, making a clean, continuous statement. However, this doesn’t mean you should avoid carpeting altogether, but actually the opposite: layering a large area rug over your hardwood creates the most sophisticated statement. › Size a rug to leave about one to two ft. of floor exposed at each side, making sure the carpet tucks under your seating. Enough wood will show around the borders of the room to reveal its presence, while giving you a soft surface to nestle into and an opportunity to add a new colourful or elegantly textural statement.

Luxe Look: Cream carpeting layered over deep espresso walnut.

LIGHT UP THE DARK

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Luxe Look: Use at least three light sources in every space. Consider adding tea light holders in warm metallics to add a complex golden glow anywhere.

HIDDEN DEPTHS

› A full wall of floor-to-ceiling drapery is a powerful designer trick in more ways than one: it creates a rich textural backdrop that speaks of bespoke craftsmanship, but also erases any imbalances or asymmetry in the placement of windows, bulkheads, or other awkward architectural features, for a seamless look. › Draping an entire wall with no break (on a hidden track in the ceiling if possible) puts the focus on the beautiful material, and anything else you choose to layer in front of it. Don’t be afraid to apply a textural fabric behind an upholstered headboard for a doubly luxe bedroom setting (with extra sound dampening).

Luxe Look: Use simple unpleated drapery in a textural linen to create soft elegant waves of material.

› Embracing wood or stone finishes on

vertical surfaces adds visual texture and a sense of intimacy to a space, but can absorb a great deal of light and leave an area feeling heavy. Layering light is always important, but be sure to add extra sources around your dark cabinetry, wardrobes or other weighty elements. Ensure as many lights as possible are controlled by a dimmer to allow you to adjust the atmosphere to suit your mood. › A dropped ceiling panel over an island provides space for a plenitude of new pot lights, while subtly defining a zone within an open plan. Diversity of light sources avoids harsh shadows, for a rich glow, so consider adding soft new lights to every room.

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AFTERTHOUGHTS: Here are a few other ways to add last-minute luxe touches to your space – even after the designer has left. › Replace two chairs at your dining table with a bench or settee to create the feeling of a private booth, and a fun visual surprise. › Trade out busy bedding for white linens with a single colourful bolster matched to an upholstered bench. Add my Aspen Faux Fur throw folded neatly at the foot for additional inviting texture. › Have a good florist create a cactus planter to add exotic flair that will survive your week away unattended. › Instead of adding a lamp to the bedside table, order a floor lamp with a built in table from a lighting boutique, for an uncommon traditional-yet-modern twist. › When your space is already beautiful, the most stunning artwork will be an oversized mirror in a textural frame.

TANTALIZING TILE

› The must-have bathroom statement of the design era is an

oversized tile wall, applying a richly grained stone floor to ceiling for the ultimate spa-like atmosphere you can enjoy every day. › Pairing this treatment with a minimal glass shower enclosure and sparkling neutral fixtures (in white, dark woods, and nickel) lets the natural patterning take all the well-deserved attention. Add a cut-crystal vessel sink as the jewel of this treasure chest.

Luxe Look: Try Roberto Cavalli tile installed vertically on a simple offset.

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TARION REPORT

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ALL NEW HOMES IN ONTARIO COME WITH A WARRANTY

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uying a newly constructed home in Ontario comes with the security of knowing you have somewhere to turn if your home has defects or building code violations.

Your home’s mandatory warranty is provided by your builder and backed

by Tarion.

Although it is often lumped into one warranty for simplicity sake, in actuality, all new homes in Ontario come with deposit protection and delayed closing or occupancy compensation, in addition to three separate warranties. The warranties begin the date the home is completed for possession but end at different times and cover different items.

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What to look for and how to maintain your warranty rights

While it is the builder’s responsibility to ensure the home that is properly constructed and free from defects, it is the homeowner’s responsibility to identify any defects within the warranty time frame. The question we are often asked is, “What am I supposed to be looking for?” Just because you own a home, doesn’t mean you are an expert in new home construction. Knowing what to look for and when will help ensure your home’s warranty provides protection when and if you need it.

In the first year, your home’s warranty covers defects in work and materials, ensures it is fit for habitation and is constructed according to the Ontario Building Code. The first year warranty includes almost everything inside and outside your home that was provided by the builder. During the first year, it is essential to keep a keen eye on the condition of your home, as this is the most comprehensive warranty of the three.

Some of the things you should be looking for are cracks in flooring and drywall, with a careful eye on all finishings within. Electrical and plumbing fixtures are covered under warranty for the first year only, so if there is a light that does not turn on or a faucet that isn’t working properly, this should be noted within the first year. The same is true for heating and air conditioning. Inspect your home’s equipment to ensure it is working properly within the first year.

The two-year warranty protects against defects in materials including windows, doors and caulking to prevent water penetration into the home.

This warranty also covers defects in electrical, plumbing and heating delivery and distribution systems.

Finally, the seven-year warranty covers your home from major structural defects. This includes the failure of a load-bearing portion of your home. You’ll want to look out for major cracks in your home’s foundation or exterior cladding, interior separation of drywall between ceilings, walls and floors, large gaps in interior finishings, or movement in the basement floor. Any of these examples could suggest a major structural defect and may need further investigation. Tarion has a very broad interpretation on what can constitute a “major structural defect.” Please visit our website or call us if you are looking for more information about your home’s seven year warranty.

Once you move in, continue to inspect your home regularly. If there are issues that fall under the warranty, your builder is responsible for fixing a defect, but if he/she doesn’t, Tarion will step in.

Just about all new houses and condominiums in Ontario come with a mandatory warranty that begins when you sign a purchase agreement, and lasts seven years from the date of first possession. This means that if you are a new homeowner, you have warranty protection, guaranteed by Tarion Warranty Corp.

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oronto is migrating to The Nest on St. Clair West in Hillcrest Village, a nine-storey midrise that offers unobstructed bird’s-eye views all around – especially to the city skyline from its perch surrounded by quiet, residential neighbourhoods.

The Nest sits proudly on the southwest corner of St. Clair Avenue West at Hendrick Avenue, the newest component of the ever-changing, ever-evolving Hillcrest Village. With sales now over 50 per cent, demolition is underway with construction to follow later this fall.

Hillcrest Village is where residents can escape the bustle and stress of the city – without having to leave town. Friendly people, wonderful restaurants, excellent shopping, big green spaces and a hopping (but not intrusive) nightlife make this the neighbourhood Torontonians are re-discovering in droves.

The Nest is big on style thanks to the collaborative efforts of the design and development team of The Rockport Group, RAW Design architects, award-winning interior design firm II BY IV Design, and landscape architects Janet Rosenberg & Studio.

For almost 60 years, The Rockport Group has produced a long list of successful residential communities as it leads the way in the development of innovative, infill urban communities with 21 Clairtrell, its recent success.

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“We pride ourselves on achieving a human scale in our projects,” explains Jack Winberg, Rockport’s president and CEO. “We’ve got thirdand fourth-time purchasers buying from us. That’s because we contribute to the community when we build. We’re part of it all – shopping, parks, residences. With The Nest, we’re kick-starting a resurgence to bring in new people who want to move here, to be a part of it all. We’re equally pleased to be selling to people that live in the community, like this project and want to stay here.”

On its exterior, the contemporary, tiered styling of The Nest features a facade of clay brick, fibre cement composite panelling and floor-to-ceiling windows. The south elevation of The Nest reveals expansive outdoor spaces by virtue of its stepped design. It will include a green roof with water conservation features along with geothermal heating and cooling on site, providing long-term benefits to residents and the environment.

Winberg describes RAW as being responsible for the “wow factor” in the design that maintains the flow of light and air to the existing neighbours, while offering street appeal below.

BUILDING AMENITIES INCLUDE A STUNNING LOBBY, A MAIN-LEVEL LOUNGE/FLEX SPACE WHICH INCLUDES A LIBRARY AND FIREPLACE, AND A SPECTACULAR ROOFTOP TERRACE SHOWCASING UNOBSTRUCTED PANORAMIC CITY VIEWS

Hillcrest Village has seen an infusion of new restaurants and retailers eager to serve young families who are moving into this community, as close to city living as they can get. Wychwood Barns is the heart of this regenerated neighbourhood – a unique and treasured complex offering artist live/work space, conference and event space, public growing areas as well as a covered street for markets and shows. Hillcrest Park and Wychwood Barns Park provide green space within a stroll of The Nest.

The St. Clair streetcar is at the doorstep offering ease and convenience to reach downtown.

In addition to open-concept suites that vary in size from 450 to 1,250 sq. ft., there are a few penthouse suites remaining. Purchasers still have an opportunity to purchase at pre-construction pricing for a limited time only. It is an exciting time for the community as The Nest is well underway with demolition, signaling the start of construction.

All suites feature European inspired kitchens with granite or quartz counters and integrated appliances, along with hardwood throughout, while all balconies and terraces are equipped with a gas connection.

With that in mind, for a limited time purchasers will receive a free gas barbecue. Suites are priced from the mid-$200’s.

Building amenities include a stunning lobby, a main-level lounge/flex space which includes a library and fireplace, and a spectacular rooftop terrace showcasing unobstructed panoramic city views, destined to be a gathering spot for residents living within this intimate building of only 122 suites. There will also be retail shops at street level.

You’ll find the presentation centre at 784 St. Clair W., open Monday and Tuesday from noon to 6 p.m.; Wednesday 1 to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Check out thenestcondos.com or call 416.223.0003.

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SPA-LICIOUS! // BY PAUL SEMKULEY THERE IS NOTHING MORE RELAXING

than having a warm bath in a serene environment; blue sky above, greenery and flowers surrounding you and a view that takes your breath away. But wait! You open your eyes and you realize that you’re not in some lush tropical locale, but in your own bathtub, at home, within four walls. Ugh, Calgon take me away!

Upgrading your bathroom often yields a return of 100 per cent or more for sellers. It also adds value to how you presently live in your home, as it helps you maintain the space, keeping it current and new.

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So where does one begin? Firstly consider that the functionality of the room is totally different from any other room, with the least amount of space to work with (unless your ensuite is the size of a double-car garage!). It must offer comfort, convenience, safety and utility of the room. Are you a loungebather or a shower staller? Either one is great, but if you’re not likely to take baths then I would recommend not including a tub. Once you have decided what best suits your lifestyle, this will help you determine the types of plumbing fixtures you will need.

Next to consider, would you like your bathroom to be transitional or more modern and sleek? Keep in mind that your bathrooms still need to flow with the rest of the home. If they stand out too much, there is a big disconnect to the rest of the space.

One thing is for certain – use a close-grained plywood and hardwood like birch, maple or poplar for the cabinetry. MDF is fine for painted cabinetry, but it won’t hold up to the humidity and moisture that a bathroom will bring.

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wet. There’s nothing worse than doing a pirouette and wiping out in your new bathroom.

The tiles should also be a proper dimension – too big and they will overpower the room. Smaller-sized tiles are best kept in the wet/shower areas to contain them, so the space doesn’t look too busy.

If you’re cold after taking a bath of shower, have an under-tile heating system installed to provide additional warmth underfoot, all year round.

Wall tiles walls can be polished and be used to create a simple pattern, or larger sizes to create the illusion of full slabs of stone.

Not all the walls in the bathroom need to be tiled, either. Those that are not in a wet area, I love to use a commercial vinyl wallcovering which are mould and water resistant, and bring a different texture to the room. This is especially great to do in a condo where you may only have one bathroom, giving the space added panache and style, where it will be used as a powder room too.

Like other rooms in your home, the bathroom furniture needs to be to scale, particularly for smaller condos. A floating tub is beautiful but requires plenty of room around it, so it doesn’t look like it’s too big for the room. If it is, opt out and consider making the shower area larger, adding in a steam component, and then allowing enough room for a bench so that you can sit back relax and enjoy the benefits of steam.

I also like to design and include a vanity that is not wall to wall, both in a house or condo, so it provides balance to the room and it looks like a beautiful piece of furniture that was made purposefully for the size of the room. It should have plenty of storage and counter space, so that everything is just a single reach away.

An upgraded, decked-out bathroom can bring you peace of mind, knowing that you can get a great return on your investment when you sell, and lift your spirits and renew your senses while you live there.

Here are some additional tips for beautifying your spa-licious bathroom:

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TIPS › Vanity heights should be between 32 and 36 inches › Sconces should be placed on either side of a mirror for best lighting; 60 to 72 inches up from the floor, and the distance between them between 36 and 40 inches. › Towel bars mounted at a height of 48 inches › Treat and seal natural stone tiles yearly to prevent water damage and staining › Showerheads are best on a bar that allows the fixture to slide up and down; maximum height of the showerhead itself should be between 77 and 81 inches › Built-in shower benches need to be 17 to 19 inches in height with a depth of 15 inches › Clearance in front of any piece of furniture in the room is minimum 30 inches

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Howard Park 2 suites feature luxurious finishes, and the stepped hillside design of this midrise project allows for large outdoor terraces on every level.

For a limited time on smaller suites, the incentive offer includes: » Free blinds, free storage locker and free bike locker. » Flexible down payment program with only five per cent down in 30 days, $1,000 a month until occupancy, and topped at 20 per cent upon occupancy.

With prices starting from just $241,900, Howard Park 2 offers one of the most affordable condominium values in Toronto. With sophisticated features like gas cooktops and truly innovative and unique floor plans, the 96-suite, boutique-style building also offers a full listing of amenities.

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n an area known for its stately homes and conservative aesthetic, Zigg projects an upscale urban vibe. Madison Homes and Fieldgate Homes have chosen to bypass the ordinary in favour of the unexpected. Along the edge of Forest Hill, on the south side of St. Clair West between Avenue Road and Spadina, surrounded by venerable buildings and traditional design, Zigg will energize the neighbourhood with a burst of contemporary architecture.

This 11-storey condominium – with 164 suites and three two-storey townhomes – will be situated on a ridge that will provide residents in the southfacing terrace suites with spectacular, unobstructed views of downtown and the lake. Looking north, there are sweeping views of the green canopied Forest Hill

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THE LUXURIOUS MAIN STREET LOUNGE IS AN ELEGANT, WELL-APPOINTED AMENITY WITH STYLISH SEATING AROUND A FIREPLACE, TELEVISION, AND KITCHEN FACILITY, PERFECT FOR LARGE AND SMALL GATHERINGS neighbourhood. To the west, there’s the classic architecture of Timothy Eaton Church and blazing sunsets. And, to the east, tranquil sunrises and the lights of Yonge Street.

Kirkor Architects and The Design Agency have collaborated to give Zigg a modern sensibility within the confines of a timeless style. The name “Zigg” was inspired by the architectural form of a stepped pyramid of receding levels known as “Ziggurat.” The unique façade and blend of traditional and modern elements makes an unforgettable impression that is sure to turn heads.

Upon entering the two-storey lobby, you are welcomed by a glowing fireplace and the hallmarks of contemporary design. Just beyond, sophisticated amenity spaces provide multiple opportunities for entertaining, fitness and relaxation. The beautifully appointed private dining room features a kitchen, lounge and suspended fireplace. The multi-purpose party room with bar, big-screen TVs and billiard table flows into the adjacent media lounge. Take advantage of the fitness centre and the convenient pet washing station with separate street access. But, the amenities at Zigg are not confined to the ground floor.

The impressive rooftop terrace with indoor bar area is the perfect place to lounge or entertain guests against a backdrop of incredible skyline views. A variety of elevations create areas for sun bathing,

barbecuing, dining alfresco and intimate conversation are all enhanced by modern furnishings, trellis and a linear fireplace.

The residences of Zigg are the culmination of the designer’s vision. Intelligent layouts and expansive windows embrace clean lines and superior finishes to create a living environment that is the perfect marriage of comfort and contemporary design. Sleek kitchens feature designer cabinetry, integrated appliances, stone countertops and islands. Luxurious bathrooms offer soaker tubs and frameless glass shower enclosures.

Zigg’s balconies and generous terraces add another dimension to gracious urban living.

All that this exceptional condominium has to offer is complemented by an extraordinary location. Be whisked away by streetcar or enjoy a short walk to either the Yonge or University subway lines. Poplar Plains Road provides the perfect bike route into the heart of the city and you have immediate access to Sir Winston Churchill Park with tennis courts, a dog park, running track and kids’ play centre. A couple of blocks away are the exclusive shops and restaurants of Forest Hill Village. The area also has some of the best schools in the city including Upper Canada College, Bishop Strachan, Forest Hill Collegiate Institute, St. Michael’s College School and De La Salle.

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with Alberta leading the way, According to BMO’s Annual Debt Report released recently. The report also details how the mix of debt – mortgages, credit cards and student loans – for households in the provinces has changed year over year.

The report, conducted by Pollara, revealed that household debt has increased in each region across Canada, except for the Prairies and Ontario. Alberta remains the province with the highest household debt, $48,698 above the national average. Alberta and BC are above the national average, while the other provinces are below.

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›› Albertans have nearly twice the average household debt than Ontarians ($124,838 versus $67,507, respectively). ›› Atlantic Canadians took on more than $16,000 of household debt this year compared to 2013. ›› British Columbians also took on more debt – $20,745 more this year than last. ›› Those in the Prairies reduced their debt by $13,000 from last year.

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Sal Guatieri, senior economist, BMO Capital Markets, notes that the booming economy of Alberta, particularly Calgary, has made the province an outlier compared to other regions. “Part of the reason household debt in Alberta is so much higher than in other provinces may be due to rapidly rising house prices, which have caused homebuyers to take on larger mortgages.”

The BMO Debt Report also reveals the type of debt Canadians have in 2014 compared to last year:

›› Forty-three per cent of Canadians hold mortgage debt, an increase of 13 per cent year over year. ›› More than half of Canadians have a credit card balance, but the number of households has dropped from 56 per cent to 52 per cent this year. ›› Student loans have remained stable, with 15 per cent of Canadian households reporting this type of debt The rising share of households with a mortgage is partly driven by the active participation of first-time buyers, mainly young Canadians, Guatieri notes.

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“It is encouraging to see Canadians are paying down credit card debt, which costs more – especially compared to today’s low mortgage rates,” notes Tony Tintinalli, regional vice-president, BMO Bank of Montreal. Tintinalli encourages Canadians to speak with a financial planner to set realistic financial goals and a budget, and put a plan in place to pay down their debt aggressively, whether by opting for a shorter amortization for those with mortgages, or by choosing a credit card with a lower monthly interest rate.

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FAVOURITE FALL FINDS at the Toronto Fall Home Show // BY TINA HOLMES

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WITH MORE THAN 300 RENOVATION AND DÉCOR SPECIALISTS at Toronto’s largest Fall Home Show,

there are many innovative products and great design solutions to inspire a wide array of projects for your home. Here are a few of my Favourite Fall Finds that cannot be missed this year at the Fall Home Show, which runs from Sept. 18 to 21 at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place.

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1 Samsung introduces the ultimate immersive viewing experience with the world’s first Curved UHD TV. It’s innovative curved design and astonishing UHD picture quality draws you into the entertainment like never before.

Samsung makes every seat the best seat in the house.

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2 The Artemano urban bar table is made of dark, industrial metal paired with vibrant recycled wood originally used in the construction of Indonesian fishing boats. Developed to lower an impact on the environment, the wood used is not only stunningly beautiful, it has proven durability.

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3 Made in Ontario and constructed from historic sites, farms and old buildings, each Patterson’s Fine Furniture and Design Corkscrew Table is unique, one-of-a-kind, and full of character.

4 Discover the colours found in Fusion from Homestead House Paint Co., a new line of mineralbased furniture paint, perfect for your home decor.

Delivering an exceptional matte finish, this 100-percent acrylic latex paint requires no priming, sanding or top coat!

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5 Perfect for indoor and outdoor use, Rainlite Weatherproof Candles are weatherproof and worryfree. The durable plastic shell can withstand rain and will not melt in the sun and heat. Drainage holes in the top and bottom, and rubber seals ensure your candle remains in a good condition, whatever the weather!

Rainlite runs for 1,000 hours on two D batteries and features Truflame LED technology, an eight-hour timer and an optional remote for more features.

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8 After years of silver being the reigning accent metal of choice, now all the glitters is gold. Gorgeous and totally glamorous, gold is back with a vengeance in the world of home décor and will add sparkle to any setting. Casalife’s Gleaming Gold ceramic horse and it’s modern lines would look great in any room.

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6 The photo mural of the Canadian Shield rock face

by Artist Donn Petelka for Mural Unique measures 15 by nine ft. The mural is made of 10 strips and is pre-pasted, washable, dry strippable and reusable wallpaper mural that hangs like wallpaper and is easy to install.

7 Cambria welcomes six new clean, simple and sophisticated designs that provide the perfect foundation for any decor. Get the beauty of natural stone, without compromising day-to-day performance.

Nevern (pictured) is inspired by the juncture of land and water and features a compelling palette of creamy taupes and browns, wisps of berry, and a subtle silver shimmer that flow together beautifully.

9 Kemf HOTflake’s heated anti-slip doormats are made of moulded rubber and melt snow and ice to protect you from slips and falls.

10 Marvelously hand woven in flexible recycled plastic with a sturdy steel frame, casalife’s Acapulco Chair combines ergonomic comfort with retro-modern aesthetic form. Its weave perfectly cradles the body offering ultimate comfort. This chair is durable for outdoor and indoor use alike. Completely transform your balcony, pool-side space or favourite room with one of these funky chairs!

ABOUT TINA HOLMES Tina Holmes is the show manager for the Toronto Fall Home Show, running Sept. 18-21 at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place. Over 20 years in the industry make her an authority on home decor and renovation.

Searching for inspiration? Find Tina on Twitter at @HomeShowsTO and @tinalovespinot, where she dishes on the hottest decor tips and trends for each season. fallhomeshow.com SEPTEMBER 13 - 27, 2014 NEW CONDO GUIDE 083

IN THE NEWS

Bank of Canada maintains

OVERNIGHT RATE TARGET AT ONE PER CENT THE BANK OF CANADA HAS ONCE

again announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at one per cent.

The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 3/4 per cent.

Inflation is close to the twoper-cent target and is evolving as the Bank anticipated in its July Monetary Policy Report (MPR).

Recent data reinforce the Bank’s view that the earlier pickup in inflation was attributable to the temporary effects of higher energy prices, exchange rate pass-through, and other sector-specific factors rather than to any change in domestic economic fundamentals.

The global economy is performing largely as expected. The recovery in Europe appears to be faltering as the situation in Ukraine weighs on confidence. In the United States, a solid recovery seems to be back on track, with business investment now making a significant contribution to growth.

Global financial conditions remain very stimulative and longer-term bond yields have eased even further.

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second quarter after a weak winter, supported notably by stronger U.S. investment spending and the past depreciation of the Canadian dollar. While an increasing number of export sectors appear to be turning the corner toward recovery, this pickup will need to be sustained before it will translate into higher business investment and hiring. Meanwhile, activity in the housing market has been stronger than anticipated. The Bank still expects excess capacity in the economy to be absorbed during the next two years.

Activity in the housing market has been stronger than anticipated. The Bank still expects excess capacity in the economy to be absorbed during the next two years.

Overall, the risks to the outlook for inflation remain roughly balanced, while the risks associated with household imbalances have not diminished.

The balance of these risks is still within the zone for which the current stance of monetary policy is appropriate and therefore the target for the overnight rate remains at one per cent. The Bank remains neutral with respect to the next change to the policy rate: its timing and direction will depend on how new information influences the outlook and assessment of risks.

The next scheduled date for announcing the overnight rate target is October 22.

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INDUSTRY INSIDER

10 minutes with...

EASTON’S STEVE GUPTA

TORONTO’S DUNDAS STREET EAST

and Jarvis Street will soon be the site for Easton Group’s newest residential condominium building. Easton’s Group’s president and CEO Steve Gupta’s passion for developing hotel properties spans four decades.

Dundas Square Gardens will rise on the spot of the eight-storey building that, according to Mr. Gupta, had a lot of wasted space, with each floor being 14 ft. high.

The new condominium will accommodate a range of buyers, and will be a striking gateway to the east.

“If you want to look one year ahead and see results, plant flowers; if you want to look 10 years ahead, plant a tree. To have an effect 100 years down the road, educate a generation.”

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From the time he purchased a truck stop in Port Hope in the early 1970s and augmented it with a hotel and restaurants at the cusp of the explosion of highway traffic in the area, Mr. Gupta showed his penchant for timing developments wisely.

Today, he continues to add hotels to his portfolio across the Greater Toronto Area and has expanded into the residential condominium market. The striking Dundas Square Gardens design includes a 47-storey tower and a 17-storey Garden Tower featuring five large rooftop gardens and terraces. This unique arrangement will inject more than one-third of an acre of green space into the heart of the city.

“We have to make the suites fairly compact for affordability,” Steve explains, “so we are providing residents with the equivalent of a backyard to enhance their quality of life. In these outdoor spaces, they will be able to read, mingle with neighbours and even host a party. It will feel like a resort hotel.

In addition, the rooftop garden limits heat loss, so it is environmentally friendly.”

Mr. Gupta enlisted Page + Steele / IBI Group Architects to design his vision. “I have been working with them for 15 years, and we have a great relationship. I know what I want, and they keep drawing until I say ‘yes.’” The iconic architecture will feature a shifting white grid wrapping the façade, with balcony stacks at specific corners. “Mansoor Kazerouni did very good work translating my passion onto paper.” For similar reasons, Mr. Gupta selected Munge Leung for the interior design. “A leader is as good as his team, and I surround myself with the best people. Munge Leung did the interiors for King Blue Condominiums, which has been very well received. Their sensibilities are in line with mine.”

Those sensibilities, as well as Mr. Gupta’s real estate empire, rose from an auspicious visit to Canada from India in the early 1970s. “People told me the winters were too rough for me, that I couldn’t live here. As soon as someone says I cannot do something, I say, ‘watch me!’ I applied as a Landed Immigrant and was accepted right away. This is a beautiful country rich with natural resources, and I like the four seasons. It is a wonderful place to raise a family.”

And family means a lot to Mr. Gupta, both personally and professionally. His three daughters work for Easton’s Group: Reema is director of operations; Reetu is vice-president of sales

Snapshot DEVELOPER Easton’s Group (A Steve Gupta Company) WHY A STEVE GUPTA COMPANY? The name Steve Gupta has come to stand for award-winning excellence in whatever brands his companies pursue. Mr. Gupta has been honoured with numerous awards for his entrepreneurship, creative vision and dedication to community service.

DUNDAS SQUARE GARDENS

The striking Dundas Square Gardens design includes a 47-storey tower and a 17-storey Garden Tower featuring five large rooftop gardens and terraces. and marketing and strategic development; and Shelley is executive director of finance and condo development. Mr. Gupta also has a son, Suraj, who earned the highest GMAT score in Canada and received a Governor General’s Award when he completed his studies. “I am so proud of my children, and so is my wife, Rashmi. She balances our home life and enables me to spend the time at work that is necessary for this level of success.”

The entire Gupta family lives by its beliefs, which Mr. Gupta says includes giving back to the greater community. “Last year, Reetu participated in a dance competition for the Community Foundation of Mississauga, and Shelley ran 10 kilometres to raise money for good causes.” Recently, Easton’s Group announced a donation of $1,000 to Ryerson University for every suite sold at Dundas Square Gardens, and Mr. Gupta will top up the donation to $1 million. “If you want to look one year ahead and see results, plant flowers; if you want to look 10 years ahead, plant a tree. To have an effect 100 years down the road, educate a generation. My education in math and science has served me well. The world is a university, so the more prepared we are, the better we do.”

Part of his preparation involves spiritual practices. “My family and I pray every day before breakfast. I love to spend time with them at our cottage in Muskoka, and I love what I do for a living. Work is also my worship.” As for the future for Steve Gupta companies, “We want to grow even more and help the Canadian economy. One crane in the city represents hundreds of jobs. We are building much more than residences.”

VALUES Across Easton’s Group’s properties, six core values work together to ensure total customer satisfaction: development, integrity, excellence, service, teamwork and respect. First and foremost, Easton’s Group and Steve Gupta uphold excellence in every aspect of development, design, construction and customer service, as well as exemplary generosity when it comes to giving back to the greater community.

MARKET NICHE Easton’s Group and Steve Gupta build for residential condominium purchasers and hotel guests who appreciate top-notch quality and customer service that goes beyond expectations.

CURRENT CONDOMINIUMS

Dundas Square Gardens King Blue Condos COMPLETED HOTELS

Hilton Garden Inn Toronto City Centre Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Downtown Residence Inn Toronto Downtown Holiday Inn Toronto Yorkdale Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Vaughan Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Airport West Mississauga Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Brampton Homewood Suites by Hilton Toronto Vaughan Springhill Suites by Marriott Toronto Vaughan Courtyard by Marriott Kingston Holiday Inn Pointe-Claire Montreal TownePlace Suites Sudbury TownePlace Suites Thunder Bay COMING SOON

TownePlace Suites Markham Courtyard Marriott Markham TRACK RECORD

Through dynamic leadership, superior quality, meticulous attention to detail and award-winning customer service, the Easton’s Group has grown into a major force in the hospitality and service industry.

The firm’s current portfolio spans Ontario and Quebec, consisting of 15 hotels under the flags of Marriott, Hilton and IHG. Mr. Gupta is the only hotelier to opened three new hotels in 2009 when the country was struggling through a recession.

AWARDS

Under Steve Gupta’s leadership, he and The Easton’s Group of Hotels continue to be honoured with prestigious industry awards of excellence. In 2010, Mr. Gupta became the first Canadian and the only South Asian to have won the Marriott Horizon Partnership Circle Award. He received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal in 2012 and the Queen’s Jubilee Award for community service on the Queen’s 50th Anniversary in 2002. For a full list of the many accolades that he and the Easton’s Group have earned, visit eastonsgroup.com/awards/

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MAKE YOUR MOVE

// BY CHUCK RESNICK

WHEN MOVING, EVERYONE WINS PLAYING BY THE RULES

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

W

hen hiring a professional mover, you expect to have your possessions packed and/or transported safely.

It is a common expectation, also shared by your movers. However, sometimes movers may be unable to take some of your belongings onto their truck.

Another “rule” to be aware of if you live in a condo highrise is arranging with your property manager to reserve the elevator for the day and time of your move. Right up front, you should determine how this process works.

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Federal and provincial regulations prohibit movers from transporting hazardous materials such as, but not limited to, propane canisters, flammables and gasoline cans unless they are empty of fuel, as well as paints, solvents, firearms or anything deemed to be a “hazardous material.” It is important for consumers to understand what can and cannot be moved beforehand.

Movers also establish their own guidelines. At Two Men And A Truck – Canada, it is challenging for us to secure plants on our trucks and we prefer not to move valuables such as jewelry, stocks, bonds and cash, as examples. Common sense dictates that these are items you would want to take yourself.

If you have items of extraordinary value such as paintings, sculptures and antiques, let your mover know ahead of time. The issue here is insurance, and the basic package your mover offers may not cover these exceptional goods. Although we don’t offer additional insurance to cover these at our company, we can arrange for it. You can also check with your own insurance company about covering these special items; your homeowner’s policy may have a rider for goods in transit. If it does, there’s no need to reinvent the wheel.

It is still critical to know and understand how much insurance your moving company carries. Ontario’s Conditions of Carriage, part of the Highway Act, requires movers to insure at least $0.60 per pound at a bare minimum. At Two Men And A Truck – Canada, we insure items up to $250,000, which is far higher than the minimum. We also offer replacement cost with a $250 deductible.

Extremely large items and tough-to-move items such as pianos, pool tables and massive wall units are a challenge. We do move them every day.

We use a piano board that makes it easier to move a baby grand, but it is much harder to move an upright piano, which takes muscle power, heavy-duty dollies and a truck with a lift gate.

Another “rule” to be aware of if you live in a condo highrise is arranging with your property manager to reserve the elevator for the day and time of your move.

Right up front, you should determine how this process works. Let your mover know where the loading/unloading zone is, or whether they will have to walk items through the lobby to get to the elevator. The more your mover knows ahead of time, the more accurate their estimate will be.

No one likes moving day surprises – including your mover.

Communication is key. Once we all know where we stand, we can work together for a successful move.

Coming Soon Fall 2014

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STYLE FILE

Habitat for Humanity Toronto

GTA UPCYCLE CHALLENGE: STYLIZED CELEBRITY EXPERTS AND EMERGING STYLE, DÉCOR AND DIY BLOGGERS strapped on their tool belts once again for the third annual Upcycle Challenge: Stylized presented by Rust-Oleum at the Toronto Fall Home Show, where they sourced and repurposed a household item from one of the nine Habitat for Humanity GTA ReStore locations and transformed them into one-of-a-kind masterpieces in five categories: Country Rustic, Industrial, Eco Chic, Vintage Glam and A Twist of Modern.

Participants included Lindsey Gerrish (LGrecreated); Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault (Cityline expert and colour aficionado); Janet Hamilton (Paint It Like New), Melissa Davis (designer, Catherine + Davis), Chris Palmer (designer craftsman), Antoinette Plummer (interior decorator, visual display artist and blogger), Tim Malonie (home renovator), Lisa Canning (interior stylist) and Cristina Barbosa (from the Fall Home Show team) to name a few.

“The Ultimate Upcycle Challenge: Stylized is the perfect way to draw attention to how easy it is to turn something used into something new while

raising awareness for Habitat for Humanity GTA,” says Tina Holmes, Toronto Fall Home Show manager. “The creativity and talent of our Upcycle participants is truly inspiring. This year, they’ve exploited their creativity in every way they can; their only stipulation was that they must use Rust-Oleum paint in their creation.”

“This Upcycle Challenge is a great inspiration to me; it allows a chance to showcase

After Before

A Twist of Modern with a hint of Industrial, Tim Malonie found two funky chandeliers and a number of metal rods and epoxy to construct a six-seater dining table. The chandeliers are the base, supported by the metal rods, and the tabletop is made out of epoxy to resemble a glass surface.

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After Before Creative engineer Chris Palmer transformed an old dresser, with it’s original manufacturing tag saying “handmade in 1969,” into a Vintage Glam dresser with mirror.

Chris took it apart, stripped it down and built it back up, piece by piece. He finished it off with Winter Fog from the Rust-Oleum Transformations line and added an accent of gold paint on every raised edge to make the finish on this dresser pop that much more.

The drawer interiors were painted gold and lined with a raised, paintable wallpaper.

From an old chandelier, Lindsey Gerrish created an industrial floor lamp with a burst of light fixtures to match the bright yellow finish.

After Before

the possibilities of what others consider useless, old and out of style, and transform it into something amazing and new. It’s a second life on an upper scale for these old relic pieces of furniture,” says Palmer.

“I’m a big supporter of re-using and re-purposing for most things, and with this challenge put on at the Fall Home Show, it brings a great deal of attention to a well-worthy charitable group.”

Each item will be posted on the Fall Home Show Facebook Page and voted on from Sept. 8 to 20. The item with the most votes will receive the grand prize of a $500 Visa card.

All items will be on display in the Habitat Humanity Exhibit Area at the Toronto Fall Home Show and up for auction on site throughout the show, which runs from Sept. 18 until Sept.

21 at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place.

For more information or tickets, call 1.877.715.7469 or visit fallhomeshow.com.

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CONDO WATCH

Beacon Condominium

by Sorbara Development Group

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Builders: If you would like to include your preview registration, new release or site opening in this feature, just email the details to Lydia.McNutt@wall2wallmedia.com

Coming this fall to North York City Centre Elevate living. Register now.

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Now open, artistic lofts at Queen and Bathurst.

Visit the sales office and model suite today.

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The Kip District

by Concert Properties

The HUB

by Empire Communities

Register now. New condo coming this fall to Kipling and Dundas.

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New release of townhomes in Eglinton West.

Ask about the Investment Ownership Program.

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The PJ

by Pinnacle International

Totem Condominium

by Worsley Urban Partners

Live where Pearl meets John. New condos coming soon. Register today.

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The Barrington Condominium Flats

by Lash Group of Companies

Condominiums coming soon to Forest Hill.

Register now for brilliant living, midtown style.

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Diva Condo

by Torbel

North York’s newest boutique condo is coming soon. Register now to stay informed.

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new releases & grand openings previews & registrations Islington Terrace

by Tridel

Coming soon to the vibrant Islington Village community. Register to stay informed.

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Blue Diamond at Imperial Plaza

by Camrost Felcorp

Brilliant living is coming soon to Avenue Road and St. Clair.

Register now.

Web: BlueDiamondCondos.ca

Wellesley on the Park

by Lanterra Developments

An iconic address is taking root at Wellesley between Bay and Yonge.

Register to stay informed.

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The Eglinton

by Menkes

The Eglinton is truly “Yonge” at heart.

Condos coming soon to Yonge and Eglinton.

Register now to stay informed.

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Residences of 488 University Avenue

by Amexon Development Corp.

55-storey glass and steel tower launching soon on University Avenue. Register now to stay up to date.

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The Harlowe

by Lamb Development Corp.

One Park Place, South Tower

by The Daniels Corp.

Now on sale and under construction at Sumach south of Dundas, the “one” place to be in downtown east.

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Riva del Lago

by Monarch

Now open – a new boutique condo is making waves on Etobicoke’s Humber Bay waterfront.

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365 Church

by Menkes

New release now available and construction starting soon in the heart of the action at Church and Carlton.

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Aristo at Avonshire

by Tridel

Elegance and luxury inspired by Parisian haute couture. The Global Style Model Suite is now open.

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Canary Park Condominiums

by Dundee Kilmer Developments

Presentation centre and model suite now open! A perfect 100 on walkscore.com, stellar amenities, iconic architecture.

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Howard Park 2

by Triumph Developments

Model suite now open. Final phase of this master-planned community in Roncesvalles Village. Only 95 residences.

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Smart House

by Malibu/Urban Capital

New release of the Corner Collection at this award-winning condo in the heart of the city.

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Brownstones at Westown

by Lindvest

Discover tremendous value at Weston Road and Sheppard Avenue West. The “Astoria” model suite is open for viewing.

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The Nest

by Rockport Group

Now open on St. Clair Avenue West – a sophisticated new residence at a great midtown address.

Web: TheNestCondos.com

50 at Wellesley Station

by Plaza

New release in the thriving Yonge-Wellesley neighbourhood, conveniently located right on the subway line.

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SQ at Alexandra Park

by Tridel

Grand opening continues at a dramatic new condo in this master-planned community at Spadina and Queen.

Web: Tridel.com

Dundas Square Gardens

by The Easton’s Group

Now open! Downtown Toronto’s main event – new condos coming soon.

Web: DundasSquareGardens.ca

Harmony Village

by City Core Developments

Grand opening continues at award-winning Canary District. Visit the new on-site presentation centre.

Web: CanaryDistrict.com

Now open at Sheppard and Warden. Live in perfect harmony.

Web: HarmonyVillage.ca

90 Niagara

by Fieldgate Homes

Watermark

by Queenscorp Residences

Fully furnished model suite now open to view at this boutique residence of just 45 suites.

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Model suites now open in the popular Long Branch community. Check them out today.

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CONDO PROFILE

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ising on Yonge Street as a symbol of living well, Beacon by the Sorbara Development Group is much more than a bright light on the landscape. It harkens a promise of livable luxury where city living truly shines.

Chic interiors, enviable amenities, comfortable spaces, and a 24-hour concierge service ensure Beacon is a place to live, work, play, shop and relax. Located at North York City Centre, Beacon offers a close-to-it-all location. Showcasing a glazed edifice, it has been designed within a series of contrasting frames that embrace the sleek 35-storey building, adding height and texture to the burgeoning city skyline.

Beacon residents will have easy access to the world. An underground walkway connects to the North York Centre subway station which makes it a breeze to

get downtown to Bay Street, the Eaton Centre or the Air Canada Centre.

Close to major highways, traveling by car is more convenient than ever, just hop on the 401 or Don Valley Parkway/404.

Steps from Beacon are the restaurants, shops and irresistible retailers that have elevated the night life of Yonge Street. Within walking distance are Mel Lastman Square, Gibson House Museum, the Douglas Snow SEPTEMBER 13 - 27, 2014 NEW CONDO GUIDE 097

Aquatic Centre and the library – plus plenty of parks, green space and nearby walking trails.

The street-level podium of this thoughtfully designed mixed-use residence houses more than 15,000 sq. ft. of retail.

On the third floor are Beacon’s lavish amenities, wrapped in an atmosphere of Zen and awe, a sophisticated extension to your home that will distinguish Beacon from any other.

Spanning the gamut from recreation to relaxation is an opulent lounge with a kitchen, bar, dining area and elegant, club-style seating. Residents have a choice of billiards, the gaming lounge and a movie in the screening lounge.

TAKE YOUR YOGA MAT TO THE OUTDOOR TERRACE OR JUST MEDITATE BY THE REFLECTING POOL

Squeezing in time for fitness has never been easier with an in-house sculpting gym for cardio and weights, as well as a yoga studio. Then take it down a notch with a visit to the Asian-inspired spa area with its steam room and treatment room. Take your yoga mat to the outdoor terrace or just meditate by the reflecting pool.

A barbecue, fire pit and courtyards complement outstanding outdoor living. Two guest suites offer accommodations for visitors who won’t want to leave.

Rising above is a slender tower of 372 luxury residences, raising the bar on luxury and style to become the ultimate urban lifestyle in the sky.

Surrounded by Toronto’s glittering skyline, floor-toceiling windows offer amazing views. Designer features and finishes include gorgeous kitchens, stone countertops, soaker tubs and spacious balconies and terraces.

Suites range from cozy 488 sq. ft. one-bedrooms to 1,346 sq. ft. with two bedrooms and a den. Prices start from the high $200,000s.

The Sorbara Development Group is family-owned and managed with more than 60 years of experience in building fine homes and neighbourhoods. The company has partnered with Wallman Architects and Rafael+Bigauskas Architects, both specialists in urban design, landscape architect thincdesign, and Union 31 interior design, plus In2ition Realty and The Walsh Group to market Beacon.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE

Discover the new

Anthony Jong is a broker at Re/Max Hallmark Realty Ltd., Brokerage, specializing in homes, condos and commercial properties.

Email anthonyjong@live.com, visit online at anthonyjong.ca or call at 416.836.2821

W

hen I was growing up, the Toronto waterfront was a weekend destination. The day was spent having lunch at Pier 4 Restaurant, Toronto’s first dining establishment on the harbour until it closed in 2012 after 35 years in operation. Sometimes, we would catch the ferry to the Toronto Islands for a nice afternoon stroll through the gardens. The adventure continued with a walk along the harbour ending at Queen’s Quay Terminal and Harbourfront Centre that were always bustling with people wandering through the shops and art galleries.

Once a year, we would explore Ontario Place, especially during the weeks that the Canadian National Exhibition ran in August.

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TORONTO WATERFRONT There were activities for everyone, but the waterfront – and Queen’s Quay in particular – was a cold and concrete valley. The area always felt like an appendage of Toronto, with the train tracks and Gardiner Expressway acting as barricades. Queen’s Quay, for all intents and purposes, was a traffic throughway that was an alternative to Lakeshore Blvd. and the last threshold between the most southerly edge of the city and Lake Ontario. Nothing seemed to be working in this area that always had so much potential.

Historically, silt deposits mostly from the erosion of the Scarborough Bluffs created finger-like extensions of land away from the lakeshore in the central area of Toronto’s waterfront. Most of the waterfront, including Ashbridges Bay to the west and the Port Lands to the east at Cherry St., were landfilled in the early 1900s. The shore was landfilled largely as a result of sewage, farm waste, and garbage dumping into the lake that raised health concerns. Since the turn of the 20th century, the central waterfront developed into a major industrial area and provided large-vessel shipping access to communities stretching from Scarborough to Mimico. The harbour we have today is a result of this industrial boom.

As the Financial District prospered after the Second World War and real estate development was taking shape in Toronto, these industries around the central waterfront slowly moved to the urban fringes, leaving behind contaminated land that was once used for oil and coal storage, waste disposal, and heavy manufacturing. It is difficult to pinpoint the start of the waterfront development, but the construction of the CN Tower in the 1970s coupled with the 1972 Canadian election to improve the central waterfront and minimize industrial use ignited the massive and ongoing change we still see today.

In November 1999, the launch of the waterfront renewal project was underway. Code-named, the Wave of the Future, it was a joint task force funded by the three levels of government to revitalize our city’s waterfront.

Approximately $1.5 billion was committed to fund the transformation over the next 30 years.

EXPLORE THE BOARDWALK GARDENS AND PARKS The redevelopment of Toronto’s extensive boardwalk is taking shape. Between Bathurst Street and the Ferry Docks, the boardwalk consists of public art, galleries, gardens, restaurants, cafes, gardens and an urban beach. The Toronto Music Garden at the foot of Lower Spadina is a three-acre garden that is designed around the “First Suite for the Unaccompanied Cello” by Bach. The garden features the annual Summer Music in the Garden – a series of free classical concerts during the summer. Bench seating is limited and an abundance of residents bring their own lawn chairs.

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If sitting around soaking up the sun is your thing, make a trip to the HTO Park featuring Adirondack chairs under bright yellow umbrellas on beach sand. Adventureseeking enthusiasts should visit the Simcoe Wavedeck – a beautifully designed boardwalk with varying waves and slopes. It is fun to walk on for all ages and makes a great Kodak moment.

As part of the ongoing efforts to revitalize the waterfront, Corktown Common officially opened in July of 2014. This 18-acre urban park is situated in the heart of the West Don Lands neighbourhood at the mouth of the Don Valley. This $27-million park is a self-contained storm system that protects the city against floods. There are approximately 700 trees, wildflowers and a rich habitat for birds, turtles and frogs at Corktown Common.

The other component of the park houses a playground with splash pad, wetland, oversized grass field and amphitheatre. During the winter season, families of all ages could enjoy the toboggan hill at the base of the field.

HARBOURFRONT CENTRE Located at the heart of Toronto’s central waterfront precinct, this institution and surrounding area has undergone a complete transformation. The city has recently anchored the Harbourfront Centre with two forest-inspired public spaces, Ontario and Canada Squares, as well as an outdoor art exhibition space called the Exhibition Common.

The Harbourfront Centre is well known for its artist workshops such as glass blowing and pottery. There are year-round programs for visual arts, artist workshops, dance, theatre, live music and so much more.

The Power Plant, one of Canada’s leading public galleries of contemporary art and a key attraction within Harbourfront Centre, is also worth a visit. The gallery often features many Canadian artists as well as their international counterparts.

ROUNDHOUSE PARK Even though it is situated just north of the Gardiner Expressway, this old railway land has always fascinated me. The park is named after the John Street Roundhouse, a heritage-designated locomotive roundhouse for the maintenance of Canadian Pacific Railway trains. Now, it is home to the Toronto Railway Museum and Stream Whistle Brewing. The park also features a miniature railway and a fine collection of trains.

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MARTIN GOODMAN TRAIL Perhaps the masterpiece of Toronto’s waterfront is the Martin Goodman trail that spans from Woodbine Beach in the east to Etobicoke in the west. This is a paved trail divided into two sections – one for bicyclists and in-line skaters, the other for pedestrians. You can literally travel from one end of the city to the other without the disruption of vehicular traffic. You will walk or bike past most of the aforementioned destinations, and explore other ones such as the Windmill at Fort York, multiple marinas, Ash Bridges Bay, Cherry Beach, Sugar Beach, or be able to hop on a ferry to the islands.

QUEENS QUAY REVIVAL This heavy concrete throughway along the central waterfront has always been in need of a major revamp.

The goal is to make Queens Quay one of the most beautiful streets in the world. There will be a new roadway constructed for vehicular traffic on the north side; meanwhile the streetcar lanes will be dedicated to the south side of the street. The Martin Goodman Trail and South Side Promenade will also be major components of the transformation of Queens Quay, making the waterfront more accessible and pedestrian friendly.

COMING THIS SEPTEMBER

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Cloud9 also has one unbeatable location: the TTC is right outside the door; the GO train just minutes away; Pearson Airport and the new Union to Pearson Express train are close by; the and 400-series highways, which lead off in all four directions, are easily accessible.

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Now in its 60th trailblazing year, Lash Group has a proven tradition of quality workmanship, innovative design and exceptional value. They have been instrumental in transforming under-utilized neighbourhoods such as Toronto’s King West, and the St. Clair West corridor, where The Barrington Condominium Flats is their fourth area development. Their masterplanned ME Living community is currently helping transform the Scarborough streetscape. Lash Group’s portfolio also includes properties in Florida.

Cloud9 is now under construction! Watch your dream get built on the live video feed at cloud9condos.ca. Get all the details about this exciting promotion and find out why Cloud9 is the one for you!

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Centre Court Development Menkes Developments Inc. Neudorfer Corporation Cresford Development Corp.

Lifetime Developments Fernbrook Homes/Cityzen Dev. K-CAP Laird Inc. Tridel Corporation Pinnacle International Conservatory Group Tridel Corporation Times Developments Inc. MintoUrban Communities Inc. MintoUrban Communities Inc. Lanterra Developments Lindvest Canalfa Group Pemberton Group Lamb Development Corp.

E-Park Development Emsatec Canada Inc Neudorfer Corporation Madison Homes State Building Group Empire Communities Lamb Development Corp.

Tridel Corporation Tridel Corporation Harhay Developments Carttera Fernbrook Homes/Cityzen Dev. DHD Developments Lamb Development Corp.

Harhay Developments Plaza Menkes Developments Inc. Lifetime Developments Aspen Ridge Homes Context Development Inc. Context Development Inc. The Brownstone Group of Companies The Brownstone Group of Companies Great Gulf Plaza Bazis Inc. Metropia Plaza Pemberton Group Pemberton Group The Daniels Corporation The Daniels Corporation The Daniels Corporation Pinnacle International Lifetime Developments Lifetime Developments Concert Properties Triangle West Development Lanterra Developments Tridel Corporation Tridel Corporation Tribute Communities Tribute Communities Graywood Developments Mod Developments Inc. Canderel/Stoneridge Alterra Homes/Finer Space BSaR Ltd Andrin Homes Graywood/Beaverhall Development Camrost - Felcorp Cityzen Fernbrook Homes Fernbrook Homes Urban Capital Malibu Investments Inc. Alit Developments Tre Memovia Developments Lifetime Developments Castlepoint/Cityzen/Fernbrook Pianosi Developments Sorbara Group Streetcar Development Camrost - Felcorp Mizrahi | Khalili Developments Sorbara Group Graywood Developments Mod Developments Inc. Reserve Properties Reserve Properties Pemberton Group Streetcar Development Greenpark Homes The Daniels Corporation Tri-Win Developments Inc MintoUrban Communities Inc. Burnac Corporation Lifetime Developments Centre Court Development Streetcar Development Menkes Developments Inc. Fieldgate Homes Freed Carttera Solotex Mod Developments Inc. Reserve Properties Castlepoint/Numa Dundee Kilmer Developments Torbel Group Pemberton Group Baywood Homes Urban Capital TAS DesignBuild Lamb Development Corp.

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Axiom Condominiums 647-352-4077 • from $225,000 Spadina Queen 416-661-1949 • from $350,000 One Yorkville 416-519-2911 • from $300,000 Water Tower at Eau Du Soleil 416-503-3328 • from $320,000 Success Tower at Pinnacle Centre 416-360-0673 • from $750,000 33 Bay Residences at Pinnacle Centre 416-925-3325 • from $375,000 Churchill Park Condominiums 416-966-9080 • from $900,000 The Madison 416-482-8090 • from $420,000 Riverside Towns 416-368-5262 • from $460,000 Core Condos 416-598-2673 • from $220,000 87 Peter menkes.com • Fuse Condos 416-534-4444 from $220,000 Lofts 399 416-867-3999 • from $590,000 The Code thecodecondos.com • from $320,000 Garrison Point garrisonpoint.ca • from $250,000 The Upper House Condos in Leaside 416-425-1800 from $350,000 Alter 416-645-4599 • from $250,000 Palatila Collection 416-925-3325 • from $725,000 Milan 416-928-7409 • from $520,000 Aqualina at Bayside 416-514-2710 • from $350,000 The 500 Condos + Lofts 416-960-0606 • from $400,000 King West 416-367-5464 • from $210,000 775 King West 416-367-5464 • from $330,000 3018 Yonge In Lawrence Park 416-787-8882 • from $390,000 B Streets 416-532-6636 from $635,000 Liberty Central by the Lake 416-537-0047 • • The Uptown Residences 416-987-3500 • from $950,000 The Brant Park 416-368-5262 • from $262,000 Foundry Lofts 416-531-7760 from $399,000 The Brownstones 5 416-531-7760 • from $350,000 Brownstones 416-531-7760 • from $305,000 The Upper Canada Condominium 416-489-5194 • from $1800,000 The Upper Canada Condominiums 416-489-5194 • from $1.8,000 Schoolhouse 416-979-1333 • from $595,000 Flatiron Lofts 416-368-5262 from $243,000 300 Front Street West 416-217-0300 • from $324,000 Atmosphere 416-217-0300 • from $1200,000 One Eleven Condominiums & Lofts 647-347-4111 • from $250,000 One Eleven Condominiums & Lofts 647-347-4111 • from $250,000 Pier 27 Waterlink 416-367-3456 • from $800,000 Gooderham Condos at The Distillery 416-361-1322 • from $390,000 The King East 416-368-5262 • from $435,000 East Condos & Lofts 416-368-5262 • from $310,000 King West 647-341-1731 • from $346,000 Four Seasons Private Residences Toronto 416-775-7500 • from $1900,000 Four Seasons Private Residences Toronto 416-775-7500 • from $1900,000 Seventy Seven Charles Yorkville 416-203-7034 • from $2100,000 Market Wharf 416-861-8181 • from $260,000 Library District Condominiums 416-861-8181 • from $222,000 Brownstones in Davenport Village 416-531-7760 from $245,000 Brownstones on the Park 416-531-7760 • from $260,000 Charlie 416-927-9772 • from $960,000 Ivory On Adelaide 647-341-1731 • from $279,000 Exhibit 416-967-7778 • Exhibit 416-967-7778 • Exhibit 416-967-7778 • U Condominiums 416-546-6605 • from $750,000 The Urban Townhome Collection 416-546-6605 • from $1899,000 One Park West 416-955-0559 • from $406,000 One Park Place Condominiums 416-955-0559 • from $200,000 Festival Tower 416-203-2020 • from $350,000 The Pinnacle on Adelaide 416-596-1600 • from $350,000 X2 416-927-0080 • from $303,000 Bisha Hotel & Residences 416-637-2211 • from $274,000 88 Scott 416-216-8588 • Art Condos 416-535-7775 • from $530,000 Riverhouse at the Old Mill 416-766-7343 • from $500,000 Two Old Mill 416-645-7022 • from $356,000 Old Mill 416-645-7022 • from $450,000 RCM I on University 647-351-9247 • from $393,000 Queen & Portland 416-363-4800 • from $315,000 5 St. Joseph 416-928-0555 • • from $250,000 5 St. Joseph 416-928-0555 • • from $250,000 DNA 3 416-929-1030 • from $220,000 Post House Condominium 416-964-2777 • from $350,000 12 Degrees 416-408-1200 • from $350,000 The Berwick 416-922-9425 from $280,000 The Mercer 416-597-6940 • from $350,000 Imperial Plaza 416-925-2501 • from $986,000 Backstage on the Esplanade 416-777-2533 Backstage on the Esplanade 416-777-2533 Vero 416-798-7070 from $250,000 Tableau Condominiums 416-591-8887 • • from $450,000 Tableau Condominiums 416-591-8887 • • from $350,000 Tableau Condominiums 416-591-8887 • • from $350,000 Carmelina 416-423-8500 • from $325,000 The Yorkville Condominiums 416-987-3344 • • from $550,000 L Tower 416-777-2533 • from $410,000 Perspective Condos 416-242-3500 from $280,000 thirtytwo Camden 416-860-0060 • from $240,000 8 Gladstone 416-690-9009 • from $335,000 Yorkville Plaza 416-966-3003 • • from $350,000 133 Hazelton Residence 416-926-9900 • 210 Simcoe 416-217-0210 • from $200,000 Five Condos 416-928-0555 • • from $375,000 Five Condos 416-928-0555 • • from $375,000 Rise 416-546-7399 • • from $290,000 Model Suite of the Month • Neon 416-987-7878 • from $470,000 The Carlaw 416-690-8588 • from $200,000 Allure Condominiums 416-487-7600 • from $350,000 Cinema Tower Condominiums 416-203-2020 • from $450,000 FAD Condos 416-815-1818 • from $250,000 30 Roe 416-915-3812 • from $350,000 South Hill on Madison southhillonmadison.com • from $200,000 INDX 416-987-4639 • INDX 416-987-4639 • The Carnaby 416-690-9009 • from $250,000 Noir 416-977-8780 • from $250,000 90 Niagara 416-981-0036 from $318,000 SIXTY Colborne 416-601-0060 • from $300,000 SIXTY Colborne 416-598-7775 • from $300,000 Upper Beach Townes • The Massey Tower 416-966-0197 • • from $320,000 109OZ 416-531-4844 • from $300,000 The Sterling 416-777-2533 • • from $230,000 Canary Park Condominiums 416-603-7576 • from $250,000 Wallace Walk 416-531-1818 • from $210,000 TEN93 Queen West 416-546-6355 • from $280,000 TEN93 Queen West 905-326-4100 • from $280,000 Smart House 416-292-0219 • from $250,000 Duke Condos junctionlife.ca King Charlotte 416-368-5262 • from $416,000 Theatre Park 416-368-5262 • from $537,000 Thompson Residences 416-360-0600 • from $280,000 The Perry 416-926-7555 • from $390,000 Harbour Plaza menkes.com •

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416-769-4343

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416-813-0999

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416-813-0999

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416-813-0999

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416-977-5300

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416-977-5300

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416-214-1988

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sunsetcondos.ca

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416-537-0047

• from $363,000

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Pier 27 Residences On The Lake

416-367-3456

• from $300,000

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River City 2

416-862-0505

• from $250,000

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416-925-3325

• • from $375,000

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416-537-0047

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905-831-3631

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416-251-0707

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CONDO WATCH

previews & registrations Daniels Erin Mills

by The Daniels Corp.

New landmark community coming this fall to Erin Mills and Eglinton. Register today.

Web: DanielsErinMills.com

Centro Square

by Liberty Development

905 Builders: If you would like to include your preview registration, new release or site opening in this feature, just email the details to Lydia.McNutt@wall2wallmedia.com

Phase 2 now previewing at this master-planned community in the heart of Woodbridge.

Web: CentroSquare.ca

SkyCity

by Pemberton Group

Urban living is coming soon to Richmond Hill.

Phase 1 is under construction, Phase 2 is now selling at Yonge and Hwy. 7. Register today.

Web: SkyCityCondos.com

new releases & grand openings HOT Condominium

by Great Gulf

Phase 3 final release now on sale at Winston Churchill and Eglinton.

Web: GreatGulf.com

Pace on Main

by Geranium Homes

Varley

by Tribute Communities

Luxury suites coming soon to Stouffville’s boutique condominium address. Register now for priority preview.

Web: GeraniumHomes.com

Now open, boutique condominium residences steps from the shops, restaurants and galleries of Unionville’s Main Street.

Web: MyTribute.ca

The Anchors at Lakeview

By Dunsire Developments

The Mark

by Empire Communities/ Pace Developments

Coming soon to Mississauga’s lake shore.

Register now for the VIP preview, and to get first pick of floor plans and suites.

Web: AnchorsAtLakeview.com

The Clairington

by Castleridge Homes

Now previewing at Tower 2. Active adult living in a park-side condo, where Woodbridge meets Brampton. Register now.

Web: TheClairington.com

ArtHouse Condos

By Flato Developments

Construction is starting soon, where art lovers live in Markham. Visit the presentation centre and register for more information.

Web: ArtHouseMarkham.com

Now open at Markham Road and Bur Oak Avenue. Remarkable residences.

Remarkable Markham.

Web: TheMarkCondos.ca

Legacy Park

by Liberty Development

Grand opening continues at Thornhill City Centre’s grand finale. Iconic architecture, urban suite designs and fabulous park views.

Web: LegacyParkCondos.com

Pinnacle Grand Park 2

by Pinnacle International

Rising tall on Mississauga’s skyline, with endless views of the lake in the distance. Brand new suites now on sale.

Web: PinnacleInternational.ca

Grand Cornell Brownstones

by Lindvest

Now open in Markham! A new collection of stacked condominium townhomes is coming soon to the established Grand Cornell community at Ninth Line and Hwy. 7.

Web: Lindvest.com

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GTA Edition September 13 - 27, 2014

Your complete source for condos, lofts and townhomes in the 905 region

IN THIS SECTION Maps and listings for new condo communities in the 905 region Builder news and the latest in condos in the 905

SIMPLY THE BEST.

Burlington’s Most Successful Condo Launches Much Anticipated Second Phase!

COMING SOON! REGISTER NOW! New 2 storey loft suites!

New creekside view suites!

New chic urban designs!

The wait is finally over! Adi Developments is proud to announce LINK2, the exciting second phase of their tremendously successful community overlooking Bronte Creek Provincial Park.

from mid

Be among the first to preview and purchase from the best suites and preview prices.

190’s

$

REGISTER NOW

AdiDevelopments.com

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Exclusive Listing: Baker Real Estate Incorporated, Brokerage. Brokers Protected.

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The Excitement Continues ...

It's A Main Street

BILD 2014 P2G COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR BILD 2012 HOME BUILDER OF THE YEAR CHBA 2011 GRAND SAM AWARD WINNER

Grand Opening!

Nestled against a picturesque N b backdrop of quaint tree-lined sstreets

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In a neighbourhood alive with galleries, theatre, restaurants, fitness, recreation and

Boutique Condominium Residences from 650 to 1,517 Sq. Ft.

more, this collection of 67 residences embodies the very essence of Main Street living.

As our Grand Opening continues we invite you to discover a spectacular selection off 1, 2 & 2 b bedroom d +d den

$

from

suites with balconies • Sun-filled open concept floorplans •

314,900

appointed ensuite baths • Soaring

barbecue area • b P Parking space

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lounge with outdoor terrace and

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granite countertops • Luxuriously

FREEL LN

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Mon to Wed: 1 – 6pm / Sat & Sun: 11am – 5pm Thurs & Fri: Closed or by appointment

905-591-1071 geraniumhomes.com

Life At Your Own Pace!

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Boutique living on Main Street,

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eranium Homes’ new Pace on Main Condominium is resonating with buyers looking to enjoy life in the heart of Stouffville’s lively downtown. The Main Street location is just steps to GO Transit and a few minutes’ drive north of Markham, offering easy access to Hwy. 404. “In preview sales, this boutique building with only 67 suites and four residential floors has already reached 30 per cent sold,” says Sue Webb Smith, Geranium’s director of marketing.

“Pace on Main’s residents will appreciate how close they are to everything they need. Whether they are popping out for fresh flowers, to fill a prescription or to share a meal, it’s all right at the doorstep, no need to take the car,” explains Sue. Pace on Main’s residents and guests are greeted with a sumptuous lobby, rich with panelling, porcelain tile flooring and a dramatic chandelier.

The luxurious Main Street Lounge is an elegant, well-appointed amenity with stylish seating around a fireplace, television and kitchen facility, perfect for large and small gatherings. The lounge leads onto a landscaped outdoor terrace with barbecues, dining and seating areas.

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“IN PREVIEW SALES, THIS BOUTIQUE BUILDING WITH ONLY 67 SUITES AND FOUR RESIDENTIAL FLOORS HAS ALREADY REACHED 30 PER CENT SOLD,” SAYS SUE WEBB SMITH, GERANIUM’S DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

The beauty of living in comfort with convenience also extends to the suites, all over 650 sq. ft. in size with well-proportioned rooms. A good selection of the 17 different floor plans remains, from large one-bedroom to spacious two-bedroom-plus-den/two-bathroom designs up to 1,129 sq. ft. Every suite will have quality interior finishes, ample storage and a private balcony. One parking space is included. Prices start from the low $300,000s to the mid-$500,000s for suites on floors two through four.

A limited number of penthouse suites, measuring up to 1,517 sq. ft., are individually priced.

Classic in design, residents will sit at the southeast corner of Main and Lloyd Streets. The building will have an elegant brick and stone façade with unique window treatments. Pace Credit Union, which now occupies the site, will operate in the ground floor of the new building and will front onto Main Street.

Just a stroll to the east, there’s a hub of activity in Memorial Park and the Leisure Centre has an indoor pool, fitness centre, and year-round programs. In the same pocket, cultural entertainment is offered at the Lebovic Centre for Arts and Entertainment and 19 On the Park. Also nearby, residents will find a myriad of recreation amenities as well as green space that connects with the Stouffville Conservation Area.

“Stouffville offers the charm and character of a small village, yet also has the modern amenities people look for to enhance their lives,” says Sue. “We are extremely pleased to be bringing our unique style of home building to this incredible location.”

Award-winning Geranium Homes is the housing division of Geranium Corp., and has been developing and building family communities across Southern Ontario for 36 years.

Pace on Main’s sales centre, featuring a scale model of the building and a kitchen vignette, is located at 6212 Main St. (on the north side, just east of the GO station) in Stouffville. Call 905.591.1071. Hours are Monday to Wednesday 1 to 7 p.m.; weekends and holidays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Thursday and Friday. Visit the website at geraniumhomes.com.

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Stately and graceful, the Grand Palace is built for your optimal comfort and pleasure. With a streamlined contemporary design, the complex features three elegant towers linked by a piazza and, at their core, a Grand Spa. Two towers are now on sale. Visit us this weekend and experience the key to happiness – Luxury Living at affordable prices.

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VISIT US @ 9612 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill

16TH AVE.

BAYVIEW AVE.

WELDRICK RD.

YONGE ST.

MAJOR MACKENZIE DR.

Prices & specifications subject to change without notice, E. & O. E.

HOTEL INSPIRED

CONDO LIVING

COMING SOON TO DOWNTOWN BURLINGTON BUR LI N GTO N

We visited some of the finest hotels around the world, and took a page from each one of them in the creation of The Berkeley.

Located on Maria Street, a nice quiet residential tree-lined neighbourhood area right downtown, The Berkeley is removed from the hustle and bustle of the lakeshore yet within easy walking distance all of downtown Burlington’s shops, restaurants and entertainment.

REGISTER NOW!

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Rising Tall on the Pulse of the City The best of Mississauga is here! Offering space to grow and room to stretch, now’s the time to explore brand new suites overlooking the city’s bright lights! With only 10% down, living the Grand Park 2 life is closer than you imagined!

NOW ON SALE! Brand New Suites From the mid $200,000s 403

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EUROSTYLE CONDOMINIUMS FROM THE MID $300’s So refined. Inspired by the grand estates of the celebrated Sorrento Peninsula and Isle of Capri, The Sorrento offers a lifestyle of old-world elegance and serenity surrounded by nature. So welcoming. Soaring ceilings, light flooding through oversized windows, al fresco terraces and breathtaking finishes distinguish this magnificent condominium in Richmond Hill’s esteemed Oak Ridges neighbourhood. So right for you. So register now!

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905-592-2028

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The Berkley Downtown Burlington theberkeleycondo.com

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Pinnacle Grand Park 2

905-276-3981

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Daniels Erin Mills

905-306-6996

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from $195,000

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416-499-8883

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from $492,000

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greatgulf.com

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Absolute World

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The Residences at Parkside Village

905-273-9333

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Renaissance in Olde Brampton

416-710-1010

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Windows on the Green

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Downtown Erin Mills Condominiums

905-630-6300

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905-820-8210

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Stonebrook II

905-822-8858

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1-866-611-5525

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905-451-7001

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River’s Edge

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from $285,000

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Pinnacle Uptown, Crystal 2

905-568-9000

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Emporium at Joshua Creek

905-618-0660

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from $200,000

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Metrogate - Ventus 2

416-293-5535

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from $302,000

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416-293-5535

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from $344,000

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Rain Condominiums

905-845-7246

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from $200,000

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Grand Palace

905-907-4370

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905-851-8877

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905-554-8722

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905-604-1477

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416-736-9500

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905-882-6636

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416-798-7070

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905-554-6501

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905-948-9900

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20 Solmar Development Corp

Bellaria Residences

905-417-8482

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22 Quadra Mgt. & Sceptre Devs.

Renaissance Court at Woodbridge Gates

905-851-4220

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Fairground Lofts

905-605-5900

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The Fountains

905-731-8302

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26 Rice Development

Ambria

905-796-3630

•

from $340,000

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San Francisco by the Bay

905-831-3631

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31 Pemberton Group

Miracle at Yonge

905-709-5700

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12F

31 Pemberton Group

Sky City

905-709-5700

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from $320,000

12F

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Sky City 2

905-709-5700

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from $320,000

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32 Liberty Development Corp.

Royal Gardens

905-889-9997

•

from $303,000

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32 Signature Communities

TAO Boutique Condos

905-597-2535

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from $200,000

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68 Main Street

905-305-0822

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22F

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Allegra

905-850-6866

•

from $250,000

1F

41 Quadcam Development Group Inc

Vista Parc Condominiums

905-850-8883

•

from $260,000

3F

45 Kylemore Communities

The 6th Angus Glen

905-887-9950

•

19E

46 Empire Communities

The Mark

905-554-5015

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21E

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$814

$684

$610

$564

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$827

$698

$625

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$840

$712

$640

$595

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$853

$726

$655

$611

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$866

$741

$670

$626

6.75%

$880

$755

$685

$642

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$893

$769

$700

$659

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Variable 2.7

Alterna Svgs/Alterna Bk

2.6

Bank of Montreal

3

Bank of Nova Scotia

2.6

6 Months

1 Year

2 years

3 years

4 years

5 years

2.99

3.04

3.29

4

2.94

2.89

6.30op

6.30op

6.50op 2.98

4

2.98

6.30op

6.30op

4

3.14

6.30op

6.30op

3.04

3.85

4.39

4.55

3.29

6.50op

Canadian Western Bank

4

3.14

6.45op

6.30op

3.04

3.44

2.94

6.45op

2.97

2.98

3.75

2.89 4.39

3.19 3.29 3.09 4.99

CFF Bank

3.69

3.75

2.59

3.79

3.04

CIBC

2.99

2.79

3.65

2.89

4.99

3

ICICI Bank Canada Manulife Bank

6.70op

3.05 2.7

4.45

6.35op 3.15

3.65

3.64

3.69

3.89

3

3.05

3.1

3.14

3.19

3.50op

National Bank

4.4

3.14

6.70op

6.70op

n/a

3.04

3.75

2.95

3.39

President’s Choice Financial

3

2.94

2.84

2.89

4.44

Royal Bank

3

3.04

3.75

4.54

4.94

TD Canada Trust

6.30op

3

3.14

6.30op 3.09

2.34

3.44

3.94

6.30op

Tangerine

3.19

3

3.24

3.49

3.69

4.79 3.79

TRUST COMPANIES Community Trust

n/a

6.5

3.14

3.25

3.95

4.74

4.99

Concentra Financial

n/a

5

2.99

3.04

3.44

3.94

4.79

6.70op

6.30op

Effort Trust

4.45

3.45

6.30op

6.30op

Home Trust Company

2.5

3.95

2.89

2.89

2.79

2.94

2.99

Investors Group Trust

n/a

4.2

3.14

3.14

3.75

4.64

4.99

6.50op

6.30op

4.55

3.29

6.4 5op

6.50op

n/a

MTCC

2.6

3.6

2.97

3.7

3.44

4.6

2.89

4.95

3.09

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2.6

6.34op

3.99

6.25op

FirstOntario C.U.

2.95

3.01

3.25

3.29

2.99

3.09

2.99

2.34

2.69

2.77

3.09

3.09

3.14

3.29

2.84

3.19

6.34op

IC Savings

3.05

2.99

2.99

3.39

3.39

London Life

4.2

3.14

3.14

3.75

4.64

4.99

6.50op

6.30op

n/a

Luminus Financial

2.7

2.95

2.3

2.8

2.85

3.05

6.30op

MCAP

2.55

3.6

3.95

4.35

4.89

5.14

Meridian Credit Union

2.75

3.09

2.65

3.65

3.29

3.19

4

Parama Credit Union

2.85

6.30op 2.85

3.05

3.15

3.25

3.00op

Steinbach Credit Union

2.65

2.5

2.8

2.9

2.95

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index of advertisers 45 Charles Ltd. - Chaz Yorkville Condos

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ADI Development Group - Link2 Condos+Lofts

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AMACON - PSV2

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Amexon Development Corporation - The Residence of 488 University Avenue 47 Armour Heights Developments - The Sorrento

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Aspen Ridge Homes - Studio on Richmond

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Bazis Inc. - E Condos

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Bazis Inc. - No1 Yorkville

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BILD - Promo

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Camrost - Felcorp - Blue Diamond at Imperial Plaza

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Camrost - Felcorp - Yorkville Plaza II

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Canpages - Promo

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Lash Group of Companies - The Barrington Condominiums Flats Liberty Development Corp. - Centro Square Condos 2

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Liberty Development Corp. - Legacy Park

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Liberty Development Corp. - Terrace on Danforth

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Lifetime Developments - Lifeline Charity

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Lifetime Developments - The Bond Condominiums

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Lindvest - Grand Cornell Brownstones in Markham

127

Lindvest - The Brownstones at Westown

103

Luxury Living Magazine - Promo

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Menkes Developments Inc. - Corporate

Chinese Home & Condo Guide - Promo

130

Menkes Developments Inc. - Model Suite Of The Month

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Menkes Developments Inc. - The Eglinton Yonge at Heart

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Context Development Inc. - The Yorkdale Condominiums

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Malibu Investments Inc. - Smart House

128

Concord Adex - FWD at Concord CityPlace

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Madison Homes - Zigg St.Clair West

Carriage Gate Homes - The Berkley Downtown Burlington

Concert Properties - The KIP District

109

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Metropia - E Condos

19

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Metropia - The Yorkdale Condominiums

69

Minto Communities Inc. - Yorkville Park

49

Cresford Development Corp. - 1000 Bay

144

Cresford Development Corp. - CASA 2

144

Cresford Development Corp. - CASA III

144

Cresford Development Corp. - Merton Yonge Condominiums

143

Cresford Development Corp. - VOX

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Digital Device - Promo

90

Dundee Kilmer Developments - Canary District Condominiums

67

Easton’s Group - Dundas Square Gardens

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Eden Shaw - Chaz Yorkville Condos

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Edilcan Development Corp. - Triumph at Valhalla

Monarch Corporation - Corporate

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Pemberton Group - Corporate

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Pinnacle International - Pinnacle Grand Park 2

129

Pinnacle International - The Marquee Townhomes on the Park

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Pinnacle International - The PJ

99

Plaza - Corporate

81

PRK Developments - University Suites

30

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Queenscorp Residences - Watermark

107

Empire Communities - Eau Du Soleil Waterfront Condominiums

6-7

Remington Group - Park Towers at IQ

105

Family of magazines - Promo

140

Rio Can - E Condos

19

Fram Building Group - SOUL

102

Rockport Group - The Nest

63

Geranium Homes - Pace on Main

122-123

Great Gulf - HOT

25

Great Gulf - Monde

24

Great Gulf - One Bloor Residences

24

Great Gulf - One Sherway Condominiums

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Great Gulf - Pace

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Great Gulf - X2

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Great Gulf - Yonge+Richmond

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Guizzetti Developments - Grand Palace

126

Sorbara Group - Beacon

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T.D. Bank - Corporate

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The Daniels Corporation - Daniels Erin Mills

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The Daniels Corporation - High Park Condominiums

15

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Torbel Group - Diva Condo Tribute Communities - The College Tridel Corporation - Islington Terrace

100-101 43 IFC & BC

Home + Style Studio Tour and Sale - Promo

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Lamb Development Corp. - The Harlowe

53

Triumph Developments - Howard Park 2

71

Lanterra Developments - Riverhouse at the Old Mill

11

Urban Capital - RC3

45

Lash Group of Companies - Cloud 9 Condominiums

111

Worsley Urban Partners - Totem Condominium

61

Lash Group of Companies - Me Condos

104

Your First Home & Condo - Promo

72

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