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Much like that bank commercial that says, “you’re richer than you think,” a new home may be more affordable than you originally thought. Perhaps you only need to change your definition of “home” to get into the market.

While a detached home is the traditional choice for many, highrise and lowrise suites, lofts and townhomes have become a prime choice among first-time buyers and empty nesters in the market for new place to call “home.”

Not only does condominium living afford you the opportunity to live in a prime neighbourhood at a great starting price, when it’s time to move you can often opt to remain in the same neighbourhood, since many buildings and townhome communities offer a mix of designs and sizes, which allow families to relocate easily without having to change jobs or schools. Today’s condo communities generally have a range of sizes and prices that start at the “affordable” end of the price spectrum.

This fall, many builders and developers are gearing up for their grand openings or have suites available for quick occupancy. It’s an exciting time to be shopping for a new place, so don’t miss this excellent buying opportunity.

Have a look through this issue and see what you think. The home of your dreams is waiting.

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When it comes to your home, whoever said “bigger is better” has obviously not toured a new condo lately. Builders today offer smart suite layouts, and more in terms of amenities that take living well beyond your four walls.

When choosing your next new home, think about how you use your space. Sure, bedrooms are a must-have – after all, we sleep away about one-third of our lives – but how do you like to spend those precious waking hours? Maybe that spare bedroom would be put to better use as a home office, or a dedicated media room for TV viewing and movie nights.

Alternately, if your condo offers a theatre-style screening room as one of its amenities (as many do these days), then maybe that spare bedroom can become your hobby room, a “man cave,” or a play room for the kids.

Many condos offer a roster of amenities that people who live in detached houses only dream of. How would you like to spend your summer days by the rooftop pool, work up a sweat in the gym, catch up on some reading in the library, or host a swanky soirée in the party room, complete with a bar and caterer’s kitchen so your guests never see you break a sweat? The opportunities are endless for quality “me” time in your condo, all without ever leaving the comfort of home.

In terms of your actual suite, spaces are efficiently designed to make the most of every square inch. Open-concept living areas, furniture-style cabinetry, multi-functional furnishings and hidden storage all make compact condos live larger than their square footage, ensuring the space you do have, though perhaps small, is the sweetest space of them all.

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Six-storey wood-frame homes

A GAME CHANGER

Bryan Tuckey is president and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association and a land-use planner who has worked for municipal, regional and provincial governments. Follow him on Twitter @bildpres or follow BILD @bildgta, facebook.com/bildgta, and bildblogs.ca.

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he countdown to 2015 will usher in a happy New Year for both new-home buyers and the building industry because six-storey wood-frame construction is coming to Ontario.

In this space in April, I wrote that the province was on the verge of approving a landmark amendment to the Ontario Building Code (OBC), moving the height standard for wood-frame buildings from a maximum of four to six storeys.

Housing Minister Ted McMeekin recently stamped a date on what our industry had anticipated – the OBC amendment will come into effect on Jan. 1, 2015.

There are three reasons that this will be a game changer for the province’s building and land development industry.

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choosing a home. Adding to the housing mix will add vibrancy and character to our new neighbourhoods, which is great news for consumers. Some buyers will like this option because wood is aesthetically pleasing while others will appreciate that their carbon footprint is being reduced. Others may want to use it because the construction of their new home will be fast, efficient and can occur year-round.

Secondly, this change has the potential to give our economy a much-needed boost in a few ways: more residential construction means more jobs are created and additional tax revenue is collected to support Ontario’s cities and towns. Using wood is a homegrown solution for building new homes and businesses, and employs the use of local resources – which is great news for the forest industry.

Lastly, it will allow our members to continue implementing the objectives of the provincial growth plan, Places to Grow, across the GTA by giving the industry more options to build midrise homes and office buildings.

“Communities across Ontario, from London to North Bay, will all benefit from the housing, rental and office opportunities that this provincial proposal provides, and we look forward to seeing Ontario projects this year,” says Joe Vaccaro, CEO of the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA), which led the provincial discussion and advocacy.

It’s been five long years of saying “wood is good” for the OHBA, BILD and many other organizations. Our outpouring of support started in 2009 after British Columbia adopted legislation allowing six-storey wood. There are now more than 100 building projects in the western province, with more than 5,000 new housing and rental options.

Along the way, BILD commissioned the May 2013 release of a report called “Unlocking the Potential for Midrise Buildings: Six-Storey Wood Structures.”

Former City of Toronto chief planner Paul Bedford, who authored the report, wrote that six-storey, midrise buildings could fill gaps in areas that are well served by infrastructure and transit. This could help meet the demands of the increasing population of the GTA, with up to 100,000 people moving here ever year.

Among the many other voices that have been making a push for six-storey, wood-frame construction are: the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON), the Canadian Wood Council (CWC), the Ontario Forestry Industries Association (OFIA) and Wood WORKS! They all deserve credit for working tirelessly so that this amendment would be approved.

Our provincial partners should be praised, too, for their great display of leadership on this issue, including Premier Kathleen Wynne, Minister McMeekin and Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry Bill Mauro.

BILD now looks forward to working with our municipal partners to ensure that we see the implementation of this exciting initiative. It’s going to be a great New Year!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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COLUMNS, NEWS & FEATURES 002 EDITOR’S NOTE COLUMNISTS

010 BILD REPORT Six-storey wood-frame homes a game changer

BY BRYAN TUCKEY

014 LEGALLY SPEAKING Not every lawyer is a real estate lawyer

BY JAYSON SCHWARZ

016 CONDO PRO How “downsize” becomes “rightsize”

BY BARBARA LAWLOR

033 HOME SWEET HOME Housing affordability, mortgage rates and your future

BY LYDIA MCNUTT

038 INSIDER INSIGHT Building brands

BY LAWRENCE AYLIFFE

048 INVESTOR ADVICE What every investor should know about occupancy fees

BY ANDREW LA FLEUR

050 STAT CHAT Did you hear that prices in Canada’s housing market could fall by 40 to 50 per cent?

BY BEN MYERS

056 FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING What type of home should you buy?

BY WAYNE KARL

076 MAKE YOUR MOVE Understand your moving contract

BY CHUCK RESNICK

082 DESIGNER ADVICE How to live large in a small space

BY YANIC SIMARD

090 FITNESS GALLERY It’s not too early for holiday exercise

BY MARK J. STABLES

IN THE NEWS

022 EVENT Get ‘Smashed’ on Oct. 24 028 GREAT GULF Great Gulf recognized with five OHBA Awards 046 MINTO Innovation, ingenuity and community propel Minto to its second OHBA Builder of the Year award in the last three years

102 TARION REPORT Five steps to happy homebuying

068 DUNDEE KILMER Toronto’s next great neighbourhood: Exploring Canary District

104 QUICK TIPS Use the wall to store it all

074 SALES REPORT Another strong month for GTA new-home sales

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BY HELLEN BUTTIGIEG

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032 HOT DATES What’s happening in and around the GTA

066 MARKETPLACE In shape

108 CONDO HUNTER’S CHECKLIST

040 CITY LIVING River City tackles Toronto’s age-old question: East vs West?

078 MONEY MATTERS Money mistakes couples make

122 CONDO WATCH 905 Previews, new releases and grand openings in the 905

060 STYLE FILE Suite dreams

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088 CONDO WATCH 416 Previews, new releases and grand openings in the 416

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

Not every lawyer is a

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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ot all lawyers are created equal. If you needed a heart surgeon, you certainly would not go to see a podiatrist. By the same token, lawyers generally have expertise in one area greater than another. Do not believe that the g­ ranting of a law degree instantly bestows knowledge of all laws on the head of a lawyer.

The first thing you need to do to find a lawyer is the same thing you ought to be doing to find a home – research! Where do you look? Start with media and look in magazines (editor’s note – you already have your issue of New Condo Guide, so you’re off to a good start!), newspapers, listen to radio, watch real estate television.

Generally speaking, the lawyers who appear in public, speaking or writing about real estate, are thought to be experts in the area.

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REAL ESTATE LAWYER speakers. Generally, if a lawyer is taking the time to participate in a seminar, he/she knows what he/she is talking about and is happy to take on new clients that come out of those seminars.

Next, go online and check out the websites of different real estate lawyers. Look to see whether they give good, informative advice; whether they give you pricing; and whether they make you feel comfortable.

Call the Law Society of Upper Canada, Lawyer Referral Service. This service keeps lists of lawyers and refers requesting members of the public to lawyers who practice in the area requested. This just gets you someone in the area. You really need to check them out when referred.

Speak to friends who have used a lawyer for the type of service you require and ensure they did the job professionally, courteously and for the price quoted.

Speak to friends who have used a lawyer for the type of service you require and ensure they did the job professionally, courteously and for the price quoted Who is making the referral? Is the referral coming from a real estate agent, a mortgage broker or a bank? This is not necessarily bad, but you have to be careful. Quite often, lawyers develop relationships with various groups over the years and receive referrals because they do a great job. On the other hand, ensure that your lawyer is independent and will represent your interests even if it puts him/her into an adversarial position with one of those parties. This is quite important, so make sure you are comfortable with this issue before you hire someone.

Now to bring this back to the original idea, what you need to understand is that there are general law practitioners just like there are family doctors. What this means is that a lawyer may have a wideranging practice composed of many areas. The smart lawyer who falls into this category knows that if there is a serious issue that arises outside of their expertise they should bring in a specialist, just like your family doctor would. The bad lawyers try to do it all. The general practitioner can probably handle your real estate deal just fine, but make sure he/she understands any complicated offers and that he/she reviews them carefully, pointing out any problems. Ensure that he/she knows what can be negotiated and what cannot, or you may lose your deal.

Remember, your lawyer is a very important part of the process, so take your time and find the right one.

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CONDO PRO

How “downsize” becomes

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

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he notion of empty-nesters moving from a large home to a condominium suite has been referred to as “downsizing,” but I have always felt that term lacking. In fact, I call it “rightsizing,” because it means selecting a new home that fits the lifestyle you want to lead. The term “downsizing” carries with it the notion that buyers opting for smaller square footage accept a lesser lifestyle as well, which is simply not true.

Many buyers who go condo actually move up in luxury and comfort.

There are oh, so many advantages to making this move. People who live in two- and three-storey homes may not truly appreciate the efficiency of living on one level or the livability of modern condo designs. Developers have worked diligently to come up with innovative floor plans that 016 NEW CONDO GUIDE OCTOBER 11 - 25, 2014

// BY BARBARA LAWLOR

“RIGHTSIZE” maximize space. Just think for a moment about a 2,000-sq.-ft. lowrise home, which may contain a lot of unusable space such as stairways, landings and hallways. Today’s 1,200-sq.-ft. condominium suites may actually have as much usable floor space. When you shop, compare apples with apples. Square footage does not tell the complete story. In a condominium, a smaller floor plan may be just as satisfying. And today’s condominiums are so well built and beautifully appointed with remarkable amenities, that a little less space in the individual suites simply means less cleaning to do.

Now, keep in mind that right-sizing can mean moving up in size as well. This is the beauty of modern condominiums – there is something for everyone who wants to enjoy the carefree condo lifestyle. Growing families will find two-bedroom-plus-den and three-bedroom designs to match their needs. These suites are also selling to retired couples who like to have their children and grand kids visit. I know a couple who downsized when the kids went off to university, but found they missed having the extra space for visitors, so they rightsized themselves into a larger condominium.

They also love the fact that condominium amenities enable them to keep up long-standing traditions, such as hosting large family dinners, wedding and baby showers, birthday celebrations or other get-togethers. Today’s buildings have gorgeous dining and party rooms, some with caterer’s kitchens and serveries.

Adding to the entertaining potential, most condos have outdoor areas such as courtyards, gardens and terraces with barbecue facilities and seating, outdoor pools, indoor pools, whirlpools, theatres, billiards rooms and more.

Whatever stage of life you are at, a condominium offers a multitude of opportunities to gather with friends and family members to just chill out or celebrate in a big way.

One of the major draws of condominium living is that people who love to travel can leave without the worry of lawn maintenance and security. With home prices in Toronto continually going up, many lowrise owners sell their homes here for such a good price that they move to a condominium and still have enough left for a vacation property in Florida!

How we do love condos in the GTA! And why not? First-time buyers find condo prices more within their financial reach, and the buildings are so close to public transportation that they may not need to own a vehicle. Busy professionals whose lives are so hectic that leisure time is elusive enjoy freedom from time-consuming maintenance, and the fact that they can exercise and socialize without having to leave home, once they get home.

The great news is that across the GTA, there is tremendous choice in the condominium market. Whatever your pocketbook and needs, you can find just the right suite. And then you can rightsize your life the condominium way!

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For thousands and thousands of Canadians, choosing Monarch has been central to so many important events in their lives. First homes, first memories, first accomplishments, first friends and even first loves. For almost a century, Monarch has brought people closer together.

So if you’re looking for a new condominium, trust the oldest, strongest and most respected name in Canadian homebuilding.

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That’s what owning Monarch on the waterfront is like.

Monarch offers three landmark condominiums on the sought-after Humber Bay Shores waterfront. Impressive lobbies. Water views. Concierge services. Luxury amenities.

Lounges and rooftop terraces. Nearby bars and restaurants. For resort lifestyle, Monarch has the waterfront covered. Choose Monarch first.

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MONARCH COMMUNITIES ETOBICOKE WATERFRONT | Riva Del Lago | Now Open from the $300,000’s Sales Centre located at 2167 Lake Shore Blvd. W. 416-495-3544

ETOBICOKE WATERFRONT | Lago | Under Construction from the $200,000’s Sales Centre located at 2167 Lake Shore Blvd. W. 416-495-3544

ETOBICOKE WATERFRONT | Waterscapes | Move-in this Year from the $400,000’s Sales Centre located at 2167 Lake Shore Blvd. W. 416-495-3544

MARKHAM | Garden Court | Move-in this Year from the $400,000’s Appointment Only 416-495-3595

DOWNTOWN TORONTO | Picasso | Under Construction from the $400,000’s Appointment Only 416-495-3549 SALES CENTRE HOURS: Mon.- Thurs. 12pm - 6pm, Weekend & Holidays 12pm - 5pm, Closed Fridays

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COVER STORY

Pictured: 1 Lago 2R iva del Lago 3 Waterscapes

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YEAR-ROUND VIEWS, WATERFRONT LIFESTYLE for 97 years, Monarch builds quality homes with an emphasis on design for families to raise their children and build memories that last a lifetime.

Monarch has been creating exceptional communities since 1917.

Monarch’s commitment to those ideals hold true today as they continuously strive to create liveable communities that buyers are proud of, with a deeply instilled ethic of personal service. Thanks to its customers, Monarch has received numerous accolades and awards, and is consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the GTA. AS ONE OF CANADA’S MOST EXPERIENCED AND TRUSTED BUILDERS

Monarch on the waterfront – three landmark condominiums “Resort chic” is just the right phrase to describe the incredible waterfront community Monarch is building in Etobicoke at Humber Bay Shores.

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distinct condominiums in this master-planned community: Riva del Lago, Lago and Waterscapes.

Each condominium residence is designed to capture the essence of resort living with open, airy layouts offering breathtaking views spanning Toronto’s calm lake scenery and vibrant city. The imaginative design of the suites and impeccable finishes, customdesigned kitchens, and spacious balconies/terraces maximize on the panoramic views of Lake Ontario.

Set directly across from the lake-front parks along the Martin Goodman Trail, each building offers an enviable lifestyle minutes from the downtown core. Riva del Lago is a graceful 16-storey boutique-style residence with a five-storey podium boasting unobstructed views of Lake Ontario. Currently in the preconstruction phase, the building will feature two professionally designed and decorated lobbies, including a stunning two-storey main lobby right on Marine Parade Drive. The condominium will consist of 157 suites ranging from 551 to 1,442 sq. ft. Prices start from the $300,000s.

Award-winning architects Graziani & Corazza created a number of stand-out features like dream kitchens, baths with five-ft. soaker tubs, separate showers, and extraordinary living spaces. A host of eco-friendly initiatives have been incorporated into these exceptional designs to provide suite owners with greener, more energy-efficient surroundings.

Construction on the distinctively shaped Lago condo is

rapidly progressing and is now 90 per cent sold. Suites range from 424 to 1,408 sq. ft. and start from the $200,000s. All suites will have nineor 10-ft. ceilings, kitchens with granite or composite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar or island (as per plan) that doubles as a food prep ares – an ideal place to enjoy a glass of wine with friends.

Residents of both Lago and Riva del Lago will enjoy separate club amenities that will soothe your soul and rejuvenate your senses including fitness centres, theatre rooms with cinema style seating and designer decorated party rooms with billiards tables. All homeowners can enjoy a soothing dip in Lago’s indoor pool, or relax in the hot tub and saunas.

Waterscapes – a glimmering spiral tower of sky-scraping elliptical glass – is also nearing completion and will welcome homeowners this year. Only four suites are now available with prices starting in the $400,000s. Suites come with a number of unique features: a spacious balcony, kitchen island with a temperature-control wine fridge (as per plan), and panoramic views through stunning floor-to-ceiling windows. Residents also gain access to Waterscapes’ elegant terrace, complete with barbecues and beautifully landscaped leisure spaces.

Here, one can lean back in a lawn chair and watch the sunset paint a beautiful backdrop to Toronto’s world-class skyline in the distance.

Outside, residents can explore the network of waterfront trails that stretch across the undisturbed peripheries of Toronto’s parkland and western Lake Ontario shores. Walk, bike or blade this incredible span, from calm and meandering nature trails, to the dynamic array of weekly farmers markets, festivals and lively events. Riva del Lago, Lago and Waterscapes community is the centrepiece between the shoreline’s tranquil outdoor culture, and an inclusive daily access to one of North America’s most happening cities.

Join this master-planned community of trendy cafes, intimate shops and fabulous boutiques waiting right at your doorstep.

Shopping and entertainment outlets are around the corner, with a 24-hour Sobeys, Sherway Gardens, and Cineplex a mere stone’s throw away. Enjoy access to the Gardiner Expressway, as well as the QEW, Hwy. 427, the Mimico GO station and TTC, which can get you to the downtown core in minutes.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada Monarch is one of Canada’s oldest and largest homebuilders. Monarch has consistently been recognized in the homebuilding industry and by its customers for superior quality and outstanding customer satisfaction.

Monarch builds and develops singlefamily detached and attached homes in Toronto and Ottawa and builds high-rise condominiums in the GTA. Monarch focuses on style, design, quality and livability in all of its homes and is the Canadian brand of Taylor Morrison Home Corporation.

For more information on Monarch, please visit monarchgroup.net.

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Celebrate with Monarch and save Monarch understands that it’s not just about saving money, but also living better. That’s why, they want to help homeowners realize their dream of ownership by offering them the chance to not only save money, but also live even better. Ask about Monarch’s limited-time offers. Visit Monarch’s Experience Centre located at 2167 Lake Shore Blvd. West and call 416.495.3544 for more information on what this waterfront highrise community can offer you.

Choose Monarch first, and let them help you start planning for your new life on the shores. With enough waterfront views, beautiful trails, luxurious pool amenities and entertainment facilities to last a lifetime of relaxation, this year, your move-in day might just feel more like a vacation.

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EVENT

GET ‘SMASHED’ ON OCT. 24

Third annual ping pong charity tourney WHAT HAPPENS WHEN GOOD FRIENDS, PING PONG ENTHUSIASTS AND A GOOD

cause come together? The third annual Smashed Charity Ping Pong Tourney and Party. Co-chairs Robert Galletta of Blackjet Inc. and Fabrizio Cortellucci of Zancor Homes couldn’t be more thrilled with the early results of this year’s event, which takes place Fri. Oct. 24 at Muzik – one of Toronto’s hottest nightclubs. “The response from friends and business associates has been astonishing. We are truly humbled by the support and excitement from the real estate community and beyond,” says Cortellucci.

In it’s previous two years, Smashed raised $45,000 for charities and this year, they will surpass their previous two-year total.

This year, Smashed will be raising money for Lifeline – a charitable foundation recently launched by Lifetime Developments, whose mission is to provide aid and support for Toronto’s homeless and at-risk communities.

“We’re really excited to be working with Smashed, which is helping our foundation raise money and awareness for one of our city’s biggest issues. There are approximately 5,000 homeless people in Toronto and thousands on the wait list for supported housing. As a professional in the new home building industry, this cause is near and dear to my heart,” says Brian Brown, vice-president at Lifetime.

Guests can purchase a Party-On ticket for $150, join the lighthearted Mixed-Doubles Tournament for $175, or if you’re feeling courageous, participate in the Elite Singles Tournament for $250.

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auction featuring BMWs courtesy of Endras Automotive Group, and amazing music from DJ MKutz.

Corporate sponsors can enjoy VIP booths with bottle service (although booths are just about sold out).

“We wanted to throw an event that didn’t feel like a stuffy, corporate fundraiser. Life’s too short not to have a little fun with good people for a great cause,” says Galletta. “Whether you like ping pong or not, if you enjoy good music, good food and good company then you’ll definitely like Smashed.”

Participation honours every person who has been affected by homelessness, and helps those who may be affected in the future. Be sure to get your tickets early. Doors open at 7 p.m. with tournament play beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Visit smashedpingpong.com.

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Great Gulf. Choose greatly.

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CONDO PROFILE

A world of great news

AT GREAT GULF’S MONDE

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onde is a whole new world on the water and the centrepiece of Toronto’s next great neighbourhood. Its proximity to the downtown core and enviable lake-front location make it one of the world’s most desirable waterfront communities. Combining tranquil green space with the energy of downtown, it’s city and waterfront living re-imagined.

Developed by Great Gulf, the condominium is situated on one of the final few waterfront properties in Toronto’s East Bayfront area. Monde is attracting discerning purchasers who appreciate breathtaking views of the lake combined with a modern urban lifestyle. Residents will benefit from the area’s new infrastructure including extended TTC lines across Queen’s Quay, the fastest broadband network in the city and Waterfront Toronto’s master-planned public realm. There has been a lot of excitement around Monde this season with many announcements shared, and accolades garnered in the past few weeks.

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Most Outstanding High-Rise of the Year

Recently, Great Gulf was a twotime winner at the 2014 Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) Awards of Distinction, taking the prestigious Most Outstanding High-Rise Building distinction as the crown jewel.

“Great Gulf strives to create innovation. Part of our success is offering consumers choice. The modern customer is pretty sophisticated, worldly and more demanding in terms of design and aesthetics,” says Christopher Wein, president, Great Gulf Residential.

Great Gulf enlisted an internationally renowned design team to create an iconic silhouette that will enliven the skyline. Monde

MONDE IS A WHOLE NEW WORLD ON THE WATER AND THE CENTREPIECE OF TORONTO’S NEXT GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD features stunning architectural design by Moshe Safdie in collaboration with Quadrangle Architects. Striking interiors

by Cecconi Simone were recognized by OHBA as ‘best high-rise kitchen.’ World-class amenities are by Janet Rosenberg. The result is a condominium that will take its place among the unique place-makers in cities such as Dubai, Shanghai and Chicago.

Spring 2015 construction start announced

Sales have been so successful that Great Gulf has announced the start of construction for spring of 2015. Now is the time to become part of Toronto’s next great neighbourhood. Suites range from one-bedroom to three-bedroom designs in sizes from under 486 to 1,655 sq. ft. Prices begin at just $310,000.

New floor plan unveiled with special introductory pricing

In other big news, Great Gulf has also introduced a brand new floor plan – the Tower Suite 1D-C. At 682 sq. ft., this junior two-bedroom corner design is a masterpiece of efficient space usage, and features a 55-sq.-ft. balcony with inspiring city and lake views that allows natural light to flood the suite. Special introductory pricing is available for this suite for the month of October. Residents can customize finishes in the Tower Suite 1D-C in a way that best speaks to them, with a choice of granite or Corian kitchen countertops in a variety of colours, options of designer-selected prefinished engineered flooring, as well as a selection of porcelain floor tiles for the washroom.

You can purchase with confidence from Great Gulf. For almost 40 years, the company has built more than 40,000 homes, with Yonge+Rich and One Bloor condominiums also in their development portfolio. Innovative technology, inspired design and committed customer service provide Great Gulf homeowners with unmatched comfort and peace of mind. This is how Great Gulf delivers the “Live Greatly” promise.

Visit the Monde presentation centre at 291 Lakeshore Blvd. E., open Monday to Thursday from noon to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.; Friday closed.

Call 416.466.8885 or visit MondeCondominiums.com.

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IN THE NEWS

GREAT GULF RECOGNIZED WITH FIVE OHBA AWARDS

including the Prestige Award for Project of the Year THE ONTARIO HOME BUILDERS’

Great Gulf was recognized for:

Association (OHBA) Conference, held Sept. 21 to 23 at the Ottawa Convention Centre, recognized Great Gulf with five awards including the coveted Prestige Award for Project of the Year, among others. In all, Great Gulf was recognized with 17 nominations in 11 categories.

Finalists were judged on entries from across the province encompassing 39 categories of building, design, sales and marketing.

Architectural Design: Most Outstanding High-Rise Building (11+ Storeys) MONDE Room Design: Most Outstanding High or Mid-Rise Condo Suite Kitchen MONDE On Site Sales Presentation: Best New Home Sales Office (1,501 sq. ft. and over) YONGE + RICH Best High or Mid-Rise Project: Sales Brochure (4+ Storeys) YONGE + RICH

PICTURED:

Erica Wark, OHBA emcee, and Christopher Wein, president of Great Gulf Residential

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And the coveted Prestige Award

Project of the Year High or Mid-Rise: YONGE + RICH

“It was really exciting to receive 17 nominations in 11 categories, which is a testament to the commitment and hard work of our Great Gulf team. We brought home the Prestige Award for Project of the Year with Yonge + Rich and four other awards. Great Gulf strives to create innovation. Part of our success is offering consumers choice. The modern customer is pretty sophisticated, worldly and more demanding in terms of design and aesthetics. We focus on product development and design, and create living spaces with an emphasis on ergonomics,” says Christopher Wein, president, Great Gulf Residential.

Toronto is considered one of the most diverse cities in the world. People are changing the way they live, work and play. Forty years ago, they didn’t have the services that are now available. Buildings like Monde and Yonge + Rich, architectural statements with beautiful indoor and outdoor amenities, will be landmarks for generations to come.

Established in 1975, the Great Gulf Group of Companies including Great Gulf, Ashton Woods Homes, First Gulf Corporation, Tucker HiRise Construction, Brockport Systems Ltd. and Taboo Resort Golf and Spa, is one of North America’s premier real estate organizations. With major projects in Canada and the United States, the company’s fully integrated activities span the entire real estate spectrum.

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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HOT DATES

OCTOBER 2014 Calendar of events taking place from Oct. 11 – 25

HIGHLIGHTS

OCT. 23-27

Art Toronto

OCT. 25

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Oct. 23 – 27

Oct. 25

Art Toronto

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METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE

MUSIK, 15 SASKATCHEWAN RD., TORONTO

Experience art in living colour, at Art Toronto: Toronto’s International Art Fair. Founded in 2000, this annual fall event is Canada’s only contemporary fine art fair, offering visitors unique access to the Canadian art market. Check out more than 100 select galleries, special projects, exhibits, a full VIP program and dynamic cultural offerings.

Visit online for tickets and additional information.

ArtToronto.ca

The Smashed Annual Charity Ping Pong Tournament, one of the development industry’s most anticipated annual charity events, has announced that all proceeds from this year’s event will go toward supporting Lifeline – a charity established by Lifetime Developments, whose mandate is to aid and support Toronto’s homeless and at-risk population. Visit the website for more information and to purchase tickets to support this worthy cause.

SmashedPingPong.com

Until Oct. 31

Until Nov. 2

UNTIL OCT. 31

Halloween Haunt at Canada’s Wonderland

UNTIL NOV. 2

My Waterfront Photo Exhibit

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Halloween Haunt

My Waterfront Photo Exhibit

CANADA’S WONDERLAND

QUEEN’S QUAY TERMINAL

Canada’s largest amusement park gets a spooky makeover in the spirit of Halloween, with zombies, killer clowns, 10 terrifying mazes, a mind reader, fire breathers, acrobats, and over 25 rides that’ll make you scream! Visit online for tickets and additional info. canadaswonderland.com

Experience Toronto’s Waterfront through the eyes of amateur photographers. From hundreds of entries, a panel of judges have selected the top 50 submissions that will be on display at Queen’s Quay Terminal until Nov. 2. Check out the displays and help decide the winner of the People’s Choice Award. waterfrontbia.com/events.asp

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Yonge + Heart.

The Eglinton truly is Yonge at heart. Discover this elegant new condominium at the cosmopolitan junction of Yonge + Eglinton, one of the most connected corners in the city. Located on Eglinton Avenue East in the prime midtown area just steps from the TTC, LRT, shopping, theatres, restaurants and more. Where life’s experiences are closer to the heart in one of the city’s most desirable neighbourhoods.

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

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Now Open Peter & King, Toronto Starting from $281,990 416.977.8780

Construction Starting Church & Carlton, Toronto Starting from $241,990 416.591.7700

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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YOUR LIFE STOREY STARTS HERE. Register your interest at menkes.com

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// BY LYDIA MCNUTT

HOUSING AFFORDABILITY,

Lydia McNutt is an award-winning writer and editor of New Condo Guide.

Lydia’s love of architecture, interior design and the written word have landed her happily at home at Wall2Wall Media, where real estate rules. Email Lydia.McNutt@wall2wallmedia.com, and follow her on Twitter @LydiasTweets

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f you’re shopping for a home in any of Canada’s larger markets, you’re likely experiencing some sticker shock. But good news – housing affordability has improved slightly in the second quarter of 2014, according to RBC Economics’

mortgage rates and your future

latest Housing Trends and Affordability Report. Before you break open the bubbly, it’s not that the price of homes has dropped – in fact, prices have increased. Rather, it’s the record-low mortgage rates that have tempered Canada’s high cost of housing. And as we’ve all been hearing, what comes down must go up.

RBC’s housing affordability index captures the proportion of pre-tax household income required to own and operate a home at current market value. The greater the measure, the worse the affordability. For example, a measure of 50 per cent means owning a home – including mortgage payments, utilities and property taxes – will eat up 50 per cent of a typical household’s pre-tax income.

According to the report, the affordability measure declined by 0.9 percentage points from the first quarter of 2014 to 48 per cent for twostorey homes; dropped by 0.6 percentage points to 42.5 per cent for detached bungalows; and fell 0.4 percentage points to 27.4 per cent for condominium apartments.

To put these numbers in perspective, when you’re applying for a mortgage, lenders add up your housing costs and calculate what percentage they are of your gross monthly income, known as your Gross Debt Service ratio (GDS). According to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., your GDS should be 32 per cent or less of your pre-tax household monthly income. A GDS of 32 per cent and an affordability index of 48 per cent is quite the gap.

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ONTARIO HOMEBUYERS UNDISTURBED BY AFFORDABILITY STRAINS What does this mean for homebuyers? Quite simply, they’ll have to increase their income, or decrease their housing budget – and expectations. If you’re dreaming of a single-detached, two-storey life, be prepared to spend 48 per cent of your pre-tax income, providing you earn at least an “average” income. After taxes and living expenses, that doesn’t leave much for your rainy-day fund, never mind retirement in 35 years!

Adding a little fuel to the burning issue of housing affordability is the mortgage rate factor. Yes, rates still sit at record lows, but not for long, according to the report. “Longer-term rates will begin to rise later this year in anticipation of a return to tightening mode by the Bank of Canada in 2015. While continued growth in household income will provide some offset, we expect rising rates to erode housing affordability across Canada and weigh on homebuyer demand.”

So, what can you do to insulate yourself from the looming threat of rising rates? Simple – plan ahead.

Stress-test your mortgage against a higher rate before you commit to any purchase. Sure, you may be able to afford your dream home at today’s mortgage interest rate of 2.99 per cent, but in five years when it’s time to renew at 5.99 per cent, will you still be able to make those payments?

Factor in all your expenses. Do you have student loans? Do you drive a car? Do you expect to eat on a daily basis? Do you have kids, or are you planning to in the future? Do they expect to eat too? And don’t forget about those retirement savings!

You may be able to afford your dream home at today’s mortgage interest rate of 2.99 per cent, but in five years when it’s time to renew at 5.99 per cent, will you still be able to make those payments?

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From the report...

“Housing affordability changed very little in Ontario in the second quarter. At the margin, owning a home became slightly easier in the province; however, this was insufficient to reverse ongoing (mildly) deteriorating affordability trends. Ownership costs have come under mounting pressure in recent years in markets like Toronto, where property values keep on moving upward.

The latest readings of RBC’s measures continue to suggest that affordability may be moderately strained in the province – although this primarily reflects the situation in Toronto. Still, Ontario homebuyers do not appear to be overly disturbed by any affordability issues at this point.

Home resales picked up smartly in the second quarter in the province, thereby suggesting that the decline in the first quarter indeed had more to do with unusually poor winter weather than any underlying weakness.

That being said, lower mortgage rates no doubt provided an extra push. Lower rates were the main factor contributing to marginal declines in RBC’s measures in the second quarter, which edged lower by 0.1 and 0.2 percentage points.”

Consult a financial adviser to help you determine what will work within your budget. With a clear view of the big picture, it’s easier to plan ahead and purchase a property with confidence.

Buying a home is hugely rewarding, providing you’re prepared. Do your homework well in advance, and come mortgage renewal time and those Bank of Canada rate announcements, you won’t break a sweat.

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INSIDER INSIGHT

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BUILDING BRANDS

Lawrence Ayliffe is founder and chairman of L.A. Inc., one of North America’s leading real estate branding and marketing firms. Lawrence can be reached at Lawrence@la-ads.com

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n a highly competitive condominium market, such as Toronto, home hunters don’t often consider the thought that goes into the branding of new developments.

Many people believe that a brand is simply a catchy name and a unique logo – and yes, that is part of it. But what the brand of a new condo really constitutes is the total package of its offering: location, architecture, interior design, finishes, features, amenities, price, the credibility of the builder, what their values are, and what they stand for.

For home builders and marketers, the first step in developing a successful brand for a condo project,

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or for that matter just about any product or service, is determining the target market. The old axiom, “if you build it, they will come,” is no longer relevant.

Today’s home builders have to know just about everything about the purchasers they aim to reach – their plans, dreams, aspirations, ambitions, and the requisite demographic, psychographic and economic data. A particular location may be the determining factor for the decision to buy, as may be one or all of a development’s other brand attributes.

A successful brand is also vital to the condo investor market. Those people who buy with the intention of renting will find it easier and, possibly, financially advantageous, to purchase in a building that has been successfully branded.

With words and pictures, the developers translate and communicate the appropriate brand attributes of the development to the buying public. On the marketing side, the process starts with a strategic plan. Then the work and fun begins.

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

The process starts with selecting a name. Is it simply the building’s address, or is there something more to it? Does it speak to something that’s distinctive to the site or the building? Does it speak to location? Is it unique? Is it memorable?

Does it resonate with those who want to buy and/or live there? Does it have a proprietary value, for the developer or the purchaser?

TELLING THE STORY

The next step is defining the personality of the development – the words and pictures that breathe life into the brand. This is the storytelling that captures the essence of the brand.

This story may begin with a positioning line or a visual hook, which is expanded and built upon. Everything about bringing a development to market is a highly collaborative affair. It may take hours of creative thinking and refinement. It may be a flash of inspiration. There may always be more than one approach, but there’s only one best approach.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST…

The final step is putting it all together in a cohesive, unified package that is consistent with the brand, its attributes and personality. A comprehensive program will connect at every consumer touch point, from both traditional and on-line advertising, to signage, brochures, collateral materials, sales centre design and merchandising, the selling experience itself and follow up.

In Canada’s ambitious condominium market, creativity is the only competitive advantage. This applies to everything relating to a brand’s attributes, from the initial site selection, and all elements of the development process, to the moment the project is sold and occupied.

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Ask a Torontonian and you’ll get an answer, often passionate – east or west. The divide is as old as the city itself – is your stomping ground of choice east or west of Yonge Street? In Toronto, you know if you’re an east-believer or a west-believer, way down in your heart-of-hearts, it’s a deep-in-your-bones kind of thing as to which side rules. But how many Torontonians have asked themselves how and why they came by their zealous east-west allegiance? Given the fun-filled chance, exactly how would they debate the matter? We’re about to find out.

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River City condo dwellers have it easy – poised on the west bank of the Don, they can spot west Toronto from their home on the downtown edge of the east. The denizens of River City don’t need to come down very hard on which side of Toronto is cooler, friendlier, easier, more chic, worth it, which makes River City, developed by forward-thinking Urban Capital, the perfect locale to referee the definitive, once-and-for-all, argument-ending debate of #EastvsWestTO. Mark it on your calendar now: Wed., Nov. 12, at the River City sales centre on 51 Trolley Cres., where King Street East meets Lower River Street, between 6 and 9 p.m. Moderated by a Toronto mover and shaker, with an audience of plugged-in, influential onlooker participants, Team East and Team West – manned by two local notables each – are going to decide this one for the ages.

Urban culture outlet NOW Magazine has come on board to promote the event to its eclectic readership.

Some of the issues raised by the panel will be frankly

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AFTER 60 YEARS IN CANADA, IT’S NOT A COINCIDENCE. IT’S A PLAN.

Innovation, ingenuity and community propel Minto to its second OHBA Builder of the Year award in the last three years INNOVATION: THIS YEAR MINTO’S 180 KENT BECAME THE SINGLE

location with the most Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifications in Canada. Ingenuity: Minto qualified more than 300 homes under the Energy Star standard. Community: The Minto Foundation donates to over 200 charities each year, including $1.1 million to University of Waterloo Faculty of Environment.

For the second time since 2012, the Ontario Home Builders’ Association has recognized Minto as Builder of the Year. This esteemed industry award emphasizes outstanding professionalism and integrity within the business, industry and community, and is the culmination of an incredible run of success for the family-owned business.

“It’s rewarding and humbling to be recognized by our peers. This was a record-breaking year for Minto and I’m very proud of our team,” says Daniel Belanger, senior vice-president, GTA. “We want to change the way people think about building communities. We want to deliver products the customer can depend on, that are sustainable, and have great value. An award like this lets us know we are on the right path.”

In a year full of noteworthy highrise and lowrise projects, the highlights begin with the unprecedented launch of Minto Longbranch.

With over 350 sales and 8,000 registrants in less than one year, Longbranch is the most successful debut in company history.

The numbers are a testament to Minto’s decision to re-introduce affordability along Toronto’s iconic Lakeshore West in the Long Branch neighbourhood.

In North Oshawa, Minto Kingmeadow was singled out as the community of the year by the Durham Region Home Builders’ Association, and new releases were ramped up to keep with surging demand. Minto Orchard Park was another notable success, selling 262 homes in less than one year.

But success can be measured by more than just sales. Minto775 was the first building to meet the requirements of Toronto Green Standards Tier 2, a voluntary certification that accounts for reducing light pollution and the urban heat island affect that is present in artificial landscapes.

And Minto’s 180 Kent was the first building of its size to achieve LEED Platinum certification, while also securing the most LEED certifications of any building in Canada. This reputation for sustainable building is why Minto was selected to build five zero-energy homes as part of Natural Resource Canada’s ecoENERGY Innovation Initiative (ecoEII).

“It all starts with a simple question. What can we do to design a product that will have mass appeal, but still emphasizes quality, still emphasizes the environment and still puts the purchasers and communities first,” says Amanda Wilson Watkins, vice-president of marketing and sales.

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Amanda Wilson Watkins, vice-president of marketing and sales; Lee Koutsaris, development manager; Vicki Schmidt, director of sales; Natascha Pieper, director of marketing; Vince Santino, vice-president of development; Daniel Belanger, senior vice-president, GTA

Notions of community extend beyond the homes that are built, with a top-down emphasis on community service. Minto employees are encouraged to take paid days off to volunteer and, each can access $500 toward a cause of their choice. Meanwhile, CEO Michael Waters raised $63,000 for cancer research in the “Ride the Rideau” 100-kilometre cycle last year and the company gives to over 200 charities each year that build community through education, sports and recreation, health care, the arts and the environment.

Previously, Minto won the OHBA Green Builder of the Year award in 2008, 2010 and 2011 after continuously delivering environmentally friendly building designs, leading-edge waste management strategies, a strong internal culture and support of the sustainable building industry. In 2012, the criteria for the Green Builder of the Year award were incorporated into the Home Builder of the Year award.

“The idea that you can be a builder for 60 years without focusing on helping people is foreign to us,” says Belanger. “It’s what we build. Community drives our company.”

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hilarious, clever but with an emphasis on wit. Others will have real significance: infrastructure; culture; entertainment and recreation; trending neighbourhoods; bang-for-your-buck value. Liveability is the name of this game. Where in Toronto is liveability ideal?

For the lucky guests who RSVP in time on the East vs West website, the event will be abundantly local. Popular Hogtown food trucks will serve top-choice local nosh with Toronto foodie flair, because no matter where, Toronto loves a food trend. A Toronto brewery will wet everyone’s whistles with some of the locally made beer we’re all favouring.

River City intends to build momentum leading up to, and on the night of, via social media posts hashtagged #EastvsWestTO. Post with your argument-ending points and pictures as to why your side of the T Dot has far more special people and places. On the big night, there will be a collage wall where the audience can literally post a token – a picture, a menu, a sign, whatever it takes to make your side unbeatable.

RIVER CITY WILL BUILD MOMENTUM VIA SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS HASHTAGGED #EASTVSWESTTO. POST WITH YOUR ARGUMENT-ENDING POINTS AND PICTURES AS TO WHY YOUR SIDE OF THE T DOT HAS FAR MORE SPECIAL PEOPLE AND PLACES. Toronto-centric, yes, but that’s exactly what River City aims to curate – a night of strictly Toronto fun that Torontonians will totally get. The next time someone from the Danforth says Ossington is so hip it hurts? If a Roncy regular complains one more time that Riverdale lacks edge? We’ll know exactly how to rebut. Let it be resolved that River City will put on a smart, sharp, entertaining, totally cool Toronto time. East or west – Toronto makes for good discussion.

RSVP to East vs West at EastvsWestToronto.ca

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INVESTOR ADVICE

5 things every

// BY ANDREW LA FLEUR

INVESTOR SHOULD KNOW ABOUT OCCUPANCY FEES 1. Occupancy fees are unavoidable (with one exception...)

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

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

2. Occupancy fees are lower if you are higher

What I mean by this is, the higher up your unit is in the building, the shorter the occupancy period will be because buildings are constructed and finished from the ground up. So, if you buy a unit on the second floor, you can expect a long occupancy period compared to someone who bought the penthouse. Consider that when choosing a floor to buy in pre-construction. Occupancy periods are typically three to six months.

3. Better developers mean shorter occupancy periods

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

4. A short occupancy period is best for you and the developer

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re you afraid of the dreaded “phantom mortgage?”

Phantom mortgage is another term for occupancy fees which are payable from the date that you take occupancy of your condo unit until final registration of the building when your mortgage kicks in. You pay for the right to occupy your unit but you don’t have a mortgage yet.

There is a lot of misinformation out there about occupancy fees.

Before you decide that occupancy fees are something to fear as a condo investor, here are five things to know: 048 NEW CONDO GUIDE OCTOBER 11 - 25, 2014

This is the most important thing to remember. Developers want to register the building as quickly as possible and to have the occupancy period as short as possible, because they don’t get their money from the banks until the building is registered and all the unit owners have their mortgages commence.

5. Occupancy fees are prescribed

Rest assured that developers can’t simply pull an amount out of thin air to charge you for occupancy fees. In fact, they are simply this: interest payable on the remaining balance owing on your unit (interest rate is prescribed and based on Bank of Canada rates), plus property taxes, plus maintenance fees.

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

Until next time, happy investing!

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Your price also includes exclusive use of some of Toronto’s best amenities. Spread over three levels, The Parkside Club offers 18,000 square feet of space for exercising, energizing and entertaining. From the top down, the tenth floor will encompass a social room with a catering kitchen, as well as an outdoor terrace and indoor/outdoor fireside lounge and sundeck with stunning views of High Park and city lights. The third floor is where you can get your heart pumping in the cardio studio, stretch out in the indoor/outdoor yoga & Pilates studio, dance and mingle in the party room, challenge friends in the billiards room, and sunbathe, grill burgers and dine alfresco on the outdoor lounge in the midst of views of the park and beyond.

On the second floor, work out on the rock-climbing wall and in the weight studio, unwind in the sauna and watch a movie in the home theatre. You can also exercise your green thumb in the outdoor gardening plots where local farmers will provide programs and advice to get you started. With the environment in mind, Daniels has even added a resident bike share program at HighPark Condominiums to encourage riding. Of course, walking is a given, with the shops, markets, bakeries and eateries of Bloor West Village down the street, and Toronto’s largest urban park across the way. Measuring in at nearly 400 acres, High Park offers everything from a zoo to Chinese gardens, Japanese cherry trees, an off-leash dog park, gardening plots, café picnic area, pool, kids playgrounds and hiking trails.

Suite choices range from studios to two-bedroom plus den layouts from 412 to 1,047 square feet, each with a personal outdoor space and features and finishes such as stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops in the kitchen. Suites begin from $299,900 – great news for first-time buyers who meet the criteria to withdraw up to $25,000 from their personal RRSP to use toward their downpayment. Many also qualify to receive the First-Time Home Buyer’s Tax Credit of up to $750 in tax relief toward closing costs.

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DID YOU HEAR THAT PRICES IN CANADA’S HOUSING MARKET COULD FALL BY 40 TO 50 PER CENT?

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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

Homebuilding is largely tracking household formations in Canada, and a downturn in residential construction doesn’t appear imminent

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top me if you’ve heard this doomsday-type conclusion before. This time it’s an Edmonton-based financial services industry portfolio manager making the forecast of a ‘bubble bursting’ in the housing market, but unlike many of his goofball predecessors, he’s actually putting a date on his forecast: spring 2015. In a totally unrelated matter, he also has a book coming out next March on how to survive a housing market crash. Quite a coincidence.

I also have something to plug! My second of bi-annual Market Manuscript documents will be posted to the Fortress website in late October. But unlike our friend from Alberta, I’m not making any ridiculous claims to drive interest in it, and most importantly, it’s free to download. I’ve pulled together all the housing forecasts from legitimate sources on the top Canadian housing markets in one document. Needless to say, no one from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., Altus Group, Will Dunning Inc., Urbanation, RealNet Canada Inc., Urban Logic Ottawa, BMO Capital Markets, CIBC World Markets Inc., Anderson Economic Research Inc., TD Economics, or N Barry Lyon Consultants is calling for a crash in the Canadian housing market.

Some other highlights from the Market Manuscript include BMO’s remark that homebuilding is largely tracking household formations in Canada, and a downturn in residential construction doesn’t appear imminent. Anderson Economic Research concludes that the bubble risk for house prices in Canada is highly exaggerated and that new housing is still very affordable in Canada. A CIBC economist says much of the analysis used to determine that the Canadian housing market is headed for a crash, like the ‘Mickey Mouse’ price-to-rent ratio (his words), ignores rent control and the condominium apartment rental market. And lastly, The Altus Group commented that gently rising prices across most of the country suggest still strong underlying (and potentially pent-up) demand for new homes.

In terms of the new condo market, the first half of the year saw Calgary sales up 15 per cent, Toronto sales up 65 per cent and Edmonton sales up 70 per cent per data from The Altus Group and Urbanation Inc. For Toronto, year-over-year price growth (on a per sq. ft. basis) in the new condominium market was just under three per cent in Q2-2014 per Urbanation – a sustainable and healthy pace. Additionally, in the Toronto condominium apartment rental market, the lease-to-listings ratio remains high, and the average days on market remains low, as demand for condo rentals has never been stronger.

Ignore portfolio managers and others who don’t follow the markets and data daily. Get the true facts and figures from industry experts. Don’t let these housing crash reports dampen your new condo search, as the folks in-the-know are not making them. Happy condo hunting!

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If you have a condominium suite in mind, stroll through the 613-sq.-ft. one-bedroom-plus-den Primrose model. “In this efficient design, the open-concept living/ dining room and kitchen are bathed in natural light from the balcony,” Dimopoulos explains. “The linear

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The urban towns offer grade-related living with private front door access to the street and direct connectivity to the amenities in the tower. “To allow Daniels’ outstanding features and finishes to shine in this 1,301-sq.-ft. two-storey, two-bedroom-plus-den Currant model, we used a neutral palette of white, grey and chrome, then pulled colours from the artwork for

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“Much like the Primrose, the kitchen has an island seating area that can double as a dining table, and the dining room off the kitchen could be used as an office or den.”

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In addition, to the opportunity to tour fantastic models homes, Daniels is also offering you the opportunity to tour the interior and exterior amenities of this incredible new residence. The One Park Place South Tower lobby entrance leads directly onto Regent Park’s Urban Mews. From there, it’s a stroll to Daniels Spectrum, Paintbox Bistro, the six-acre community park, Regional Aquatic Centre, new community centre under construction, retail venues and public transit.

Within, the condominium, the 45,000-sq.-ft. Club UNO houses a half-court gymnasium, two squash courts, a fitness studio, indoor/outdoor yoga and Pilates studio, party room, billiards room and lounges, plus resident gardening plots on the fifth-floor terrace. Don’t wait!

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SHOULD YOU BUY? when searching for a home. The more of them your place has when you go to sell, the more it will appeal to a greater number of people.

While experts suggest you take a long-term view when buying a home, it’s also important to not look too far down the road.

Let’s be honest, your first home may not be your dream home, and your needs and desires are bound to change throughout the various stages of home ownership. You might not be able to afford the home of your dreams right off the bat, but once you’re in the market, it’s easier to move up.

So, while the answer to the question – What type of home should you buy? – is specific to circumstances, there are also some common guidelines you can follow: How much can you afford? Experts agree it is never a good idea to make yourself house-poor, and it is a very common mistake – particularly of first-time buyers – to buy more home than you can really afford. Meeting with a mortgage broker or your banker will help determine your full financial picture, assessing everything from your credit rating to how much you have saved for a down payment. And with tougher mortgage rules now in effect, buyers should “stress-test” their plans – seeing how well you could cope with higher mortgage payments brought on by rising interest rates.

How much will it really cost? Another common homebuyer mistake is not being prepared for all the closing costs involved: lawyer fees, land transfer taxes, utilities, insurance, home inspection and appraisal fees, and insurance.

All of these costs add up, and ultimately should factor into your overall home-shopping budget.

Where do you want to live? This question is becoming more important for a number of reasons, though influenced primarily by where you work, how much of a commute you want, and whether your transportation options include mass transit or only driving. Indeed, especially with gas prices on the rise, proximity to mass transit is something more and more people are looking for in their new home location. It may not be as simple as choosing to live in the city, suburbs or small town.

What type of home do you want? Once you have determined your options for cost and location, you can then assess what types of homes are available in your price range and desired neighbourhood: single-family detached, semidetached, townhome or condo?

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Side table conundrum: Side tables are a useful element to every bedroom. But it can be hard to choose the right one. So many questions come to mind! Do I need extra drawers or surface area? What height, size, colour or material should I choose?

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Gateways: The historic CNR and Canary Restaurant/Palace Street School buildings are being restored and integrated as gateposts to the new community, framing views to Corktown Common Park, while the space between Bayview and Front Street will frame views of Toronto’s downtown skyline.

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The award-winning vision for the West Don Lands was established through a comprehensive planning and consultation process involving local stakeholders and community members. The second phase of the West Don Lands is now being transformed into a mixed-use sustainable community – the Canary District – which will become one of Toronto’s most exciting new work-live-play neighbourhoods. Here’s what you need to know: Distinct block design by multiple architects: Every building in the Canary District has been designed by a different architectural team, tasked not only with adhering to the overall vision for the West Don Lands, but also with showcasing architectural excellence and creativity in building design. The involvement of multiple designers, has introduced a distinctive blend of architectural diversity in the new district. Buildings adhere to contemporary

Increased walkability: An extensive pedestrian network creates great walkability. A secondary system of pedestrian routes follows the paths of two former CNR rail lines, while all lane ways, courtyards and paths are linked to create continuous routes.

Connections to Front Street: Each block was designed to connect to Front Street, the extension of which serves as the main street through the district. The base of each building will boast amenities including retail, and community and recreational services.

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Eyes on the street: In a nod to the late Jane Jacobs, the architects employed the world-renowned Toronto urban planning visionary’s “eyes on the street” thesis to create a safe and connected urban environment with open streetscapes, and large-scale building windows and balconies to offer a connection between residents and the streets below. Side streets and lane ways feature townhomes or lofts to attract families and creative entrepreneurs.

Pedestrian-friendly scale: The ground floors of all Canary District buildings are uniformly built to six metres in height to create a consistent rhythm and scale, while creating attractive units with loft appeal.

Building inter-connectivity: To achieve a distinct neighbourhood identity, building scales and heights have been designed with a simultaneous architectural diversity and consistency in mind. Passersby will notice that buildings in the district – eight blocks in total – have been constructed using similar materials in different ways, while facades are recessed and roof heights differ to varying degrees to create a unique and interesting architectural flow across the district. Materials such as masonry have been utilized at street level on buildings closer to the nearby Distillery District to create a connection between neighbourhoods old and new, while a contemporary and modern design aesthetic has prevailed to exemplify the area’s status as a cutting-edge Toronto community.

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Environmental Design (LEED) Gold criteria, while honouring requirements of Toronto’s Green Building Standard. Green spaces have been maximized throughout with courtyards, lane ways and terraces along an extensive system of secondary pedestrian routes to promote health and wellness among residents.

Urban livability: Clever design elements such as increasing the size and scope of building window openings and maximizing space usage at ground level have been incorporated into every aspect of the new neighbourhood’s design. Access to an extensive network of parks and a careful balance of public and private spaces – as well as easy access to public transportation – further contribute to the area’s appeal to future residents.

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GTA NEW-HOME SALES SALES OF NEW HOMES AND

condominiums in the GTA continue to show strength, according to a recent report from the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD).

According to RealNet Canada Inc., BILD’s official source for newhome market intelligence, the new homes market is coming off a strong August with sales up 60 per cent from this time last year.

Increases were recorded in both highrise and lowrise sectors.

“With a limited amount of new project launches in August, these sales are a result of consumers’ continued confidence in the market,” says BILD president and CEO Bryan Tuckey. “This affects levels of remaining inventory, which have been declining recently, particularly in the lowrise sector.”

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Inventory of ground-related homes in the GTA is bordering record-low levels at 6,670 homes while prices continue to grow.

The RealNet New Home Price Index shows the highrise market experienced an increase in average prices, growing two per cent to $446,710. Meanwhile, prices in the lowrise sector are up five per cent, reaching a record high of $688,923.

LOWRISE

HIGHRISE

2012

2013

2014

DURHAM

120

140

205

12

HALTON

75

110

154

16

PEEL

252

269

360

64

45

55

316

314

415

TORONTO

20

23

55

559

510

908

579

533

963

YORK

119

260

384

89

104

206

208

364

590

GTA

586

802

1,158

740

714

1,275

1,326

1,516

2,433

10,510

7,651

12,147

12,778

9,407

14,130

23,288

17,058

26,277

JAN-AUGUST

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2012

2013

TOTAL

REGION

2014

2012

2013

2014

6

14

132

146

219

49

92

91

159

246

MAKE YOUR MOVE

Understand your

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iring professional movers can save you a lot of work and aggravation, especially when everyone understands what’s involved. The best way to ensure that situation is for all parties to communicate effectively.

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MOVING CONTRACT From the mover’s point of view, having a contract that is clear and agreed upon is the number-one way to achieve success.

In Ontario, service agreements with moving companies come under the umbrella of Consumer and Corporate Affairs. When we provide you with a written quote in person, by law, we cannot charge you greater than 10 per cent over the amount stipulated in the contract – unless you change the conditions of the move.

At Two Men And A Truck – Canada, we price by the hour, whatever it takes. If you call and ask to have 100 boxes moved, and we show up to find 200, of course we have to charge more than what we agreed upon. That is considered a change to the conditions of the move.

Moving takes time, and there are many unexpected situations that might cause a delay and make your price go up. For example, the person who moves out of your apartment building before you may be running late, and the elevator is tied up longer than you planned. For the mover, the meter is running the entire time.

Sometimes customers neglect to tell us that they are giving a large furniture item to a friend or relative and want us to drop it off on the way.

This is a change to the conditions of the move and will cost more. The most common glitch is that the key to the new home isn’t available when it should be, and someone has to drive somewhere to get it. We bill from dock to dock, so anything that increases the time also ups the price. When one of these unexpected happenings occurs, the mover will pull out a form called “Revision to Estimate” to explain the change, and everyone signs it.

Occasionally, we get college or university students asking to quote on moving them from or to separate addresses. This is do-able, as long as they understand they pay for our crews’ time. It may well be more cost effective than hiring movers separately to have a number of students’ belongings all on the same truck.

We hire our own staff rather than casual or day labour. Our employees are trained professionals who are bonded and insured. Make sure you hire a reputable mover whose crew members are covered by Workers’ Compensation and who has a working phone number linked to their office to call if and when you need to – especially on moving day. When all is said and done, customers should check with reliable sources to ensure they are hiring a bona fide professional firm.

At Two Men And A Truck – Canada, we use the latest in technology when it comes to hardware and software to help us with estimating. A contract lets you and your mover know where you stand. Read it carefully and ask any questions you have. An informed consumer is always a happier one.

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MONEY MATTERS

// BY GAIL VAZ-OXLADE

MONEY couples MISTAKES make

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ometimes, a poor way of relating can really muck up the money.

Whether you’re planning a walk down the aisle or you’ve already been hitched for aeons, there are some common mistakes couples make that can throw a wrench into their moneyworks.

01 Keeping secrets. I’m truly

amazed at the number of people who hide things from their partners. They go shopping, bring home a bag of stuff, and rip off the tags – because, of course, their partners are morons and won’t recognize a new outfit when they see it. One woman shoved her new purchases in the laundry hamper, first thing. Another kept her new purchases in the trunk of her car until she could slide them into the house. Many people lie about what

they’ve paid for an item because if it’s a good enough deal they can slip it past their buddy. And then there are all the folks who hook up only to find their partner is a financial disaster.

If you can’t be open about what you’re buying, that should tell you something. If you think your partner is going to object to your spending, listen up! And if you’re planning to mate and you haven’t sat down to talk about your money, you’re foolish, plain and simple.

Communication is job one in the survival of any relationship, and if you can’t bare your financial soul to your partner, if you can’t trust that person to tell you the truth, you should not be getting married.

02 Not having a budget. It isn’t going to come as a surprise to you that I

think every couple should have a budget. Whenever you combine two lives, two ways of looking at things, two spending profiles into one, you need to have a plan to ensure both bodies are on the same page about where the money should be going.

Having come up with a budget you both agree to, it’s easy to decide what to buy and when. You simply ask each other, “Where does this fit in the budget?” If it doesn’t then you work together to make room, cutting a little of her golfing and his beer-with-the-boys to come up with the cash to make the purchase. Working together with a plan beats the bejezus out of flying solo blind and bumping into each other.

A budget can be a relationship-saver when one of you is a spender and the other is a saver, since by having a plan you can address both your needs. It’s particularly important when you are both spenders heading to the brink of bankruptcy. Knowing where you stand financially means you can make informed decisions about your spending without a huge debt hangover.

03 Putting one guy in charge. It’s not unusual for one person to assume

the nitty-gritty of daily finances. It often falls to one partner to pay the bills, check the insurance coverage, decide on how to invest the retirement savings, figure out how much to put away for education savings, negotiate with lenders, pay the taxes – the list is virtually endless. Often it’s because one partner is more inclined toward these tasks. The problem is that when one person is excluded, or totally abdicates responsibility, it means the other can mess things up with no monitoring or grow resentful at always having to do the detail. It’s important for each partner to not only to feel involved in the big financial decisions but also understand the day-to-day details.

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Taking turns managing the cheque book, and having regular conversations so that both of you are clear about what’s going on, means you’re both in the know and working to the same ends. It also means that one person doesn’t have to deal with everything, while the other merrily laughs off the stress and frustration with, “You’re managing the money, so this is your problem to deal with.” (Yes, there are people who say this).

04 Denying the debt. Regardless of who has the debt, the impact on the family unit will be significant. If you can’t be debt free when you get hooked up, the very least you should have is a plan for how you’ll get that debt paid off.

Never sign for each other’s debt. When you do, you assume responsibilities that may choke you to death. If your buddy needs help paying off the debt, you can do that without putting your name on the paperwork.

“But he won’t be able to get a car if I don’t help him,” I’ve heard. Then he shouldn’t have a car. “But she’ll pay an outrageous amount of interest.” Then she shouldn’t take the loan. “We’re partners in everything.”

Maybe that’s how you feel now, but how will you feel when (s)he doesn’t pull her/his weight on the debt repayment, and you’re on the hook for his or her past self-indulgence?

As for blowing your brains out on a big wedding when you’re walking around with a ton of debt, give your heads a shake! Wedding mania, exotic honeymoons, and a houseful of brand new furniture is wonderful, providing you have the money to pay for it. Going into debt for massive self-indulgence is down right dopey.

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05 Sweating the small stuff. If you’re going to spend your relationship

getting your britches in a knot over every little thing, you’re going to be miserable. Or you’re going to get divorced. You have to figure out which battles are worth fighting, and when negotiation makes more sense.

If the small stuff adds up to big problems it’s usually because you don’t have a budget and aren’t on the same page when it comes to your priorities. It’s not unusual for couples to spend $30 a month here, $25 a month there, $60 on this, $97 a month on that, and when it’s all added up, it’s a whopping amount of money. If you’re tracking your expenses, it’s easy to decide what has to go and when to stop shopping.

One of the ways some couples deal with the money is to allot each partner a weekly or monthly “allowance” that can be used for anything that body desires. Since the allowance is part of the budget, the plan stays in place while the individuals have some personal freedom when it comes to how they’ll spend their personal money.

Once you have a slush fund you can each spend as you wish without questions or recriminations, you can then agree that on purchases above a certain amount you’ll consult with each other before buying.

06 Failing to plan for emergencies. While no one likes to think about bad

things happening, the fact is that bad things do happen to good people. If you don’t have a stash of cash at the ready to deal with whatever life throws your way, you won’t have the means to cope. One of the big upsides of joining up is that you’re able to act as a safety net for each other through life’s storms. But that doesn’t happen magically. And often couples overestimate their partner’s ability to take over the entire financial burden should one partner lose a job, someone become ill, or suffer some other disaster. It takes a plan, and part of that plan includes creating a pretty hefty emergency fund. Another part includes reducing your risks in whatever ways possible. Every couple should have enough money available to cover six months’ worth of living expenses. And each partner should make it a priority to get adequate insurance coverage.

Communication and negotiation are the keys to dealing with money issues. Of course, you also need some practical money-management skills to actually pull the whole thing off.

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How to live large in a

SMALL SPACE // BY YANIC SIMARD

TIP You know the rule on not wearing clothing with horizontal stripes that draw the eye across?

The same principle applies in small spaces – create the illusion of height with vertical lines to lead the eye upward.

SO YOU’VE CHOSEN TO CALL A SMALL SPACE “HOME,” but that doesn’t mean you can’t live large in it. When space is at a premium, your design choices can help maximize the space and the value of your property. Decorating small spaces has its challenges, but they are not insurmountable.

It is particularly satisfying, when we achieve more than we thought possible, in design and indeed in life. When designing a small space, there are three key considerations:

1 USE OF COLOUR

Use monochromatic, light-coloured paint and furniture.

My favorite and signature paint colour is Benjamin Moore’s OC 23 Classic Grey. The use of light colours for wall and floor coverings as well as furniture will create the illusion of a larger space. Lighter and brighter colours are used to reflect and diffuse light, while darker colours in the background will maximize the whites/neutrals. Always paint the ceiling white, or at least a lighter shade than the walls. Using white paint will create a high degree of light reflection, thereby giving your entire room a lighter and brighter feel.

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2 USE VERTICAL SPACE IN A SMART WAY

You might have a small square footage, but look up. Your walls offer a lot of space that you can use with some planning and imagination.

Get your calculators out. A 12-by-12-ft. room gives you 144 sq. ft. of floor space. If you have an eight-ft. ceiling and four walls, you end up with approximately 384 sq. ft. of vertical space. If you used 10 ft. of vertical space on two walls, you would lose 20 sq. ft. of floor but gain 192 sq. ft. of wall storage!

Decorating small spaces has its challenges, but they are not insurmountable.

You might have a small square footage, but look up. Your walls offer a lot of space that you can use with some planning and imagination.

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In furniture, always consider using glass or the like – its transparent nature will allow light to travel though it, making it almost invisible to those viewing the room.

Think polycarbonate, plastic and glass.

3 INTRODUCE SEE-THROUGH FURNITURE AND REFLECTIVE ELEMENTS

The use of chrome finishes will add some sparkle to your space. In furniture, always consider using glass or the like – its transparent nature will allow light to travel though it, making it almost invisible to those viewing the room. Polycarbonate, glass and plastic are the materials to consider looking at for your small space.

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TIP Another tip is to position a mirror directly on the wall opposite to the source of natural light, like a window. This will bounce the light back and forth while increasing the visual depth of your room at the same time.

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hrough autumn and into the new year, it’s pretty much guaranteed that we’ll all be indulging in some “holiday lifestyle” behaviour. From Thanksgiving turkey and that third helping of pumpkin pie, to baskets of goodies delivered to the office, to Secret Santa brunches and holiday fêtes, this time of year always comes with some out-of-the-ordinary eating and a few missed workouts to boot.

But with a little proactive planning, the holidays don’t have to derail your entire fitness regime. The key is to start early, so that when those events do roll around, you’re already ahead of the game.

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Through autumn and into the new year, it’s pretty much guaranteed that we’ll all be indulging in some “holiday lifestyle” behaviour. But with a little proactive planning, the holidays don’t have to derail your entire fitness regime.

5 TIPS TO COMBAT POST-WORKOUT PAIN:

›› Always warm up your muscles by doing a short cardio warm-up for five to 10 minutes before starting any exercise program. ›› Rock n’ roll – Roll your muscles out on a foam roller pre and post workout. It will reduce the lactic acid effect and help speed up recovery. ›› Stretch – It’s tempting to skip a post-workout stretch, but just a few minutes of stretching can increase flexibility and mobility while your muscles are still warm. ›› Soak it up – If you’re really feeling the burn, relax your muscles with a warm epsom-salt bath. This drugstore find will help reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and relax your body. Candles are optional. ›› Ice – It’s a chilly alternative, but icing the area can help reduce swelling and speed recovery by up to 20 per cent according to some studies.

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Boasting an impressive walk score of 100, Yorkville Park offers unparalleled access and convenience with this coveted address, joining existing award-winning Minto projects like the Prince Arthur residences – one of Yorkville’s premier luxury condoms – and Minto Yorkville apartments in the heart of the posh village at 61 Yorkville Ave. “Given Minto’s inspiring connection with this address, we wanted to keep pushing boundaries,” says

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“Minto Yorkville Park will be an iconic sculpture at the heart of the city, its façade draped in a floating glass veil set on a stunning streetscape podium of complementary limestone and polished black granite that will resonate with the scale and textures of Yorkville.”

Climbing 25 storeys, these residences will offer phenomenal views of the city, while boutique units on lower floors will overlook the Village of Yorkville Park and provide close proximity to 5,700 sq. ft. of retail space below that will house the high-end boutiques and restaurants that have made Yorkville famous. Mere steps from the Bay TTC station and nearby Yonge station, residents have immediate access to the epicentre of Toronto transit. In a city bogged down by traffic congestion, this address guarantees residents one of the quickest routes through the city and an enviable slate of cosmopolitan amenities at their doorstep. From the word-class restaurants like neighbouring Sassafraz along Cumberland and Sotto Sotto on Avenue, to the high-fashion retail on Bloor Street West’s Mink Mile, the recipe for a luxurious lifestyle abounds.

Afternoons are spent along Bloor West’s culture corridor for visits to the ROM or the Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music.

CLIMBING 25 STOREYS, THESE RESIDENCES IN THE SKY WILL OFFER PHENOMENAL VIEWS OF THE CITY, WHILE BOUTIQUE UNITS ON LOWER FLOORS WILL OVERLOOK THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE PARK “Yorkville represents the pinnacle of urban prestige and residents will simply enjoy the best Toronto has to offer. Minto Yorkville Park will be at the heart of it all. It will truly be an impeccable home,” says Amanda Wilson Watkins, Minto’s vice-president of marketing and sales.

Interiors crafted by IBI Group Architects embrace Art Deco’s geometric flourishes, with subtle curves, textured stone, and antiqued gold layered throughout. “We wanted to cater to the sophistication surrounding us by introducing a modernized Art Deco style, favouring luxury with a more current appeal,” says Jennifer Lem of IBI Group Architects, known for such prestige addresses as Pine Street in New York, and their work with internationally revered brands such as Hewlett Packard.

Featuring the ever-popular external bedrooms, city lights paint your evening backdrop, with unparalleled views seen through floor-to-ceiling windows. Interiors extend onto spacious balconies, inviting outdoor entertaining. Showcased in the state-of-the-art sales centre, sumptuous kitchen and bathroom vignettes complement dynamic floor plans, encouraging purchasers to imagine their refined Yorkville lifestyle.

The stunning kitchen features a chic lighting sculpture overhanging a custom-built island, while a sophisticated hood spotlights a cooktop, and a paneled fridge and dishwasher disappear from view. Fully customizable designer palettes cater to purchasers’ unique tastes, casting polished chrome against beautiful quartz countertops and cabinetry of matte wood grain or solid finishes.

Gorgeous bathrooms are appointed with polished stone and porcelain, adorned by gold faucets and accessories. A deep soaker tub invites relaxation and the walk-in shower is fitted with a soothing rain showerhead and handheld shower. A choice of custom palettes complements the elegant aesthetic, ranging from whites and charcoals to taupes or chocolate browns.

Amenity spaces augment the neighbourhood’s ample entertainment

and dining options. An outdoor terrace designed by noted landscape architect Paul Ferris will offer intimate seating areas around a luxurious full-height fireplace. A spacious indoor entertainment lounge, complete with a chef’s catering kitchen, connects to the terrace, available year-round.

Residents will enjoy private workouts in a fully outfitted 2,000-sq.-ft. fitness centre, including a space for personal trainers, and a spin and stretch room. After the workout, residents can refresh at the spa or return to the in-house business lounge that acts as a personal home office.

With the highest number of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified residential projects in Toronto, Minto receives numerous annual Green building awards from leading industry authorities such as Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA), the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), EnerQuality, and the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA).

Minto Yorkville Park continues this sustainability commitment, set to achieve LEED Silver certification with superior construction and features that cut down on energy bills and reduce residents’ environmental footprint.

Minto Yorkville Park, located at 88 Cumberland, rises 25 storeys and consists of 200 units offering one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts from 431 to 1,060 sq. ft., priced from $389,900s. Opening in fall 2014, the sales centre will be located on the seventh floor at 94 Cumberland. To register, please visit the website at mintoyorkvillepark.com.

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came together on Sept. 22 to celebrate the official ground-breaking ceremony of Ten88 – a new and vibrant townhome community in the heart of Scarborough.

In attendance were Paul Golini Jr., senior executive vice-president of Empire Communities, Dino Sciavilla, principal of Pace Developments, and Jawad Rathore, president and CEO of Fortress Real Developments, along with local councillor Raymond Cho of Ward 42, who was instrumental in helping to bring the project to fruition.

Councillor Cho eloquently spoke about the new community and thriving area surrounding it. He said

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nigma on the Park is a hidden gem of urban living in Toronto’s west end that represents the future of city neighbourhoods. The midrise building with 86 loft-style condominiums and park-side townhomes is a bold step forward by developer Aragon Properties, which for 25 years has focused on innovative and distinctive quality design, and Toronto’s leading architectural firm, Quadrangle Architects.

Nestled within the Bloordale neighbourhood just steps from Bloor Street West and Lansdowne Avenue, Enigma on the Park is

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built in and amongst an existing community. Located off the busy main streets and next to a park, it embraces and incorporates the park features into the overall building design. “Enigma on the Park creates a downtown living experience that’s a richer alternative to the big box condominium lifestyle,” says Ralph Fox, Enigma on the Park sales manager from Sage Real Estate. “Boutique condominiums are becoming increasingly popular as people value community, individuality and human interactions.”

Enigma on the Park offers a unique living experience in spades. When designing the condo, Quadrangle Architects created living spaces that would encourage daily interaction with nature by integrating MacGregor Park into the building design.

The park becomes an extension of the home as it flows from the exterior perimeter of the condominium and into the interior public spaces.

Set back from the existing community, the innovative exterior of Enigma on the Park includes paneling and cantilevered design that makes the building appear smaller in scale, making it fit in harmoniously with the surrounding neighbourhood.

Of the 86 units at Enigma on the Park there are 56 floor plans, making almost every unit distinctive.

“People are looking for unique places to live and Enigma on the Park offers that, from the variety of floor plans, to the design of the building itself, and even right down to the reclaimed brick walls that are each different,” says Fox. Located only a seven-minute walk from Lansdowne subway station on the Bloor line, it’s effortless to get downtown quickly. Residents of Enigma on the Park are also a short walk from the Bloor GO station, which will be the only central stop of the Union Pearson Express when it’s completed in 2015.

Enigma on the Park is also located within the emerging Bloordale Village, which is undergoing a small business revolution with new boutique shops, cafes, restaurants, art galleries and markets.

The 86 units at Enigma on the Park feature interiors with wide-plank hardwood flooring, nine-ft. high ceilings, sliding doors to separate living spaces, and most have a patio or balcony, while penthouses have terraces. Kitchens feature quartz countertops and backsplash, sleek Kohler fixtures and a designer

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Building amenities include a fully equipped gym, theatre, rooftop lounge with fire pit and barbecue and dog-washing station, making Enigma pet friendly.

Units range in size from 422 to 1,567 sq. ft. and are priced from $231,900.

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

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hen people find out what I do for a living, they ask for advice about buying a new home or dealing with their builder. I always encourage buyers to make sure they have an understanding of the process involved in buying a new home before they buy. Often, buyers walk into a model home, fall in love, and make the biggest purchase of their life based on emotion alone. Here are five steps to get you on the inside track when buying a new home: Step 1 Get a pre-approved mortgage before you start home shopping. This will give you a sense what type of home you can afford and how your prospective mortgage payments will fit into your budget.

Being pre-approved will also allow you to make a faster purchase if you see something you love.

Step 2 Research your builder. The builder and the relationship you have with him is one of the most important elements of your home-buying experience.

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HAPPY HOMEBUYING First off, check that the builder is licensed by visiting the Licensed Builder Directory on tarion.com, where you’ll find builder customer service records for the past 10 years and a list of any chargeable conciliations and claims.

A chargeable conciliation occurs if a builder and a homeowner disagree about whether an item is covered under the warranty program and, after an inspection, the item is found to have been covered.

Claims refer to situations where the builder did not fix a problem and Tarion stepped in to work directly with the homeowner to resolve the issue.

You may want to consider these numbers in comparison to the number of new-home possessions in the builder’s profile.

The next step is to ask around. You may want to walk around some neighbourhoods where the builder has built, and inquire about these homeowners’ experiences. Speaking to other homeowners will give you a good indication of whether the builder stands behind his construction and is attentive to customers over the long term. You can also ask for references in online communities and social media platforms. There are a number of active home-related sites where homeowners share experiences.

Step 3 Review your Agreement of Purchase and Sale with a real estate lawyer before signing to ensure you understand what is included in the price of the home. If you are buying a condominium, review the disclosure statement to understand what items are part of your unit and what are considered “common elements.” Make sure anything that is agreed to verbally by your sales representative is also reflected in writing.

Step 4 Learn about your new-home warranty. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the process of buying a new home. You’ll spend a lot of time with bankers and lawyers, pouring over legal documents. Warranty information typically falls to the bottom of the reading list because no one expects anything to go wrong in their new home. But, you’ll do yourself a disservice by not taking the time to learn about your warranty rights and obligations. If an issue does arise, not knowing how to manage it can turn a minor inconvenience into a major aggravation.

Step 5 Register for Tarion’s online MyHome service. Your MyHome account will take care of most of the tasks associated with managing your warranty, such as keeping track of deadlines and correspondence. It also allows you to submit your warranty claim forms easily and securely, receive email correspondence from Tarion, and allows you to submit supporting documents such as photos, receipts and agreements.

I hope you find these five steps helpful useful. Of course, you can find more information online at tarion.com or Facebook.com/TarionWarrantyCorp.

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Use the wall to

STORE IT ALL limited amount of horizontal space (countertops, desks, tables and the floor) but vertical space is abundant and often overlooked. Consider putting shelves above door frames or around the perimeter of the room, like a border. Hang things from the ceiling in the kitchen. When purchasing armoires, bookcases or shelving units, choose the tallest you can find and put baskets on top of them.

Hellen Buttigieg is a certified professional organizer, life coach, TV host and owner of We Organize U. Visit her website, WeOrganizeU.com, for a free e-book on how to find more time, energy and inner peace.

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learing clutter and putting everything away can be a challenge when you don’t have enough storage space. You’ve got to be creative in finding new places to store things, because closets and furniture will only get you so far. Take advantage of your condo’s height. Use the wall to store it all, and make a statement with decorative shelving and storage possibilities.

GO VERTICAL OR GO HOME. When you’ve run out of storage space, lie on the floor and look up. There is a

CLEAR UP VALUABLE TABLETOP SPACE. We all have a limited amount of counter and tabletop space, but our wall space is often under-utilized. By hanging photos and framing special mementos in shadow boxes on the wall, you’ll free up space on your tabletops and create a less-cluttered, morespacious look.

Running out of kitchen-cabinet space? If your kitchen supplies exceed your cabinet space, consider mounting a metal rail to your wall. Use hooks (usually included with a rail) to hang everything from utensils to hand towels. This attractive storage solution gives you easy access to your items and utilizes previously unused wall space.

MAKE THE MOST OF CEILING SPACE. Rather than putting up a wallpaper border,

install shelves a foot or so below the ceiling around the perimeter of your children’s rooms. On them, display prized belongings and collectables. This gets your treasures out of the closet where they take up valuable space, and allows the kids to enjoy them.

ADJUST YOUR STORAGE SYSTEMS. A common misconception is that once you

have organized your entire home, you’re done. However, organizing is a process, not a destination. As your interests change, so will your organizing systems. Put some time aside to tweak existing systems on a regular basis – especially when you experience a lifestyle change.

AVOID SHAMPOO OVERLOAD IN THE BATH. For a more streamlined look in

your bath or shower, consider attaching wall-mounted soap and shampoo dispensers. This will eliminate the sticky mess of shampoos, soaps and lotions crowding the bath or shower, contributing to a more serene, spa-like space.

STORE MAGAZINES CREATIVELY. When looking for interesting ways to store magazines, think outside the box. As a creative alternative to a magazine stand, consider using a ladder. Propped up against a wall, a ladder is an interesting way to display magazines and make use of otherwise-wasted vertical space.

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ired of highrise condos, yet cosmopolitan living still appeals to your heart, soul and lifestyle? Then look no further than The Royal York Urban Towns, an innovative collection of stacked townhomes in Etobicoke that offers an affordable option along with private outdoor space, city amenities and a place to raise a family.

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a shared promenade made up of a courtyard of gardens, a gazebo and sitting areas.

“It really is a neighbourhood,” explains Icon’s Trevor Brown. “We sought a location that is close to everything with tons of great amenities. We didn’t want to build a tower so we designed a community of urban towns, making it affordable for first-time buyers, singles or young families who want to live in the city.”

Located at Royal York Road and Drummond Street, The Royal York offers a fast commute. For those who need to get into downtown Toronto, it’s two minutes to the Mimico GO station that will get you to the heart of downtown in 10 minutes.

Located equidistantly between The Queensway and Lake Shore Blvd. W., The Royal York is just south of the QEW and a short stroll to the lake.

These urban towns are priced from the low $200’s with units ranging from 526 to 1,590 sq. ft.

They offer one-, two- and three-bedroom

contemporary designs featuring stunning rooftop terraces, all located within steps of some fantastic local gems to explore and savour.

Close by are the award-winning SanRemo Bakery, FBI Pizza, Queensway Cineplex and Sherway Gardens Mall. And don’t forget to take in the views and activities from Humber Bay Park and the skating trail of Colonel Sam Smith Park. Enjoy life by the water at Len Ford Park, 38th Street Park, the Mimico Waterfront Park, and the Lakeshore Yacht Club.

Golfers will seek out the Lakeview Golf Course, while the kids will enjoy free public stating at the Mastercard Centre.

The Royal York is made up of five buildings of 104 units built upon its underground garage. As a stacked town, a typical plan will have two residences sharing the same footprint with one home having two lower levels, including a walkout or balcony, and the other taking the top two floors that include a rooftop terrace. This creates a sense of community that

encourages interaction among residents who can meet in the shared courtyard or offer a neighbourly wave from their front doors.

This urban townhome design features glass balconies and terraces providing modern accents to the brick exteriors inspired by traditional brownstones. Luxury finishes will include nine-ft. ceilings on the main floor, premium flooring, granite counters in the kitchen and central air, along with an underground garage for all residents. Front and side landscaping and bordering green space create a natural setting. There will be no grass to cut or snow to shovel, just fresh air and gardens to enjoy.

The Royal York Urban Towns will be released in October. The site office is located at 256 Royal York Rd. Pre-register at theroyalyork.ca to obtain information about the release later this month, or call 416.901.0206.

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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 The PJ pinnacleinternational.ca • from $300,000 Aqualina at Bayside 416-514-2710 • from $350,000 Aquavista at Bayside Toronto tridel.com • 11 Wellesley 416-861-1111 • from $250,000 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 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 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 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 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 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 FWD at Concord CityPlace 416-813-0999 • • Thompson Residences 416-360-0600 • from $280,000 The Perry 416-926-7555 • from $390,000 Harbour Plaza menkes.com •

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Omega on the park 416-813-2999 • • 30-31 Beacon beaconcondos.ca • from $250,000 54-55 Sherwood at Huntington 416-485-1900 • from $1000,000 BC Diva Condo DivaCondo.com from $225,000 96-97 The Colours of Emerald City coloursofemeraldcity.com • from $250,000 83 World on Yonge 905-771-7010 • from $284,000 35 Opus 416-813-2999 • • The Yorkdale Condominiums 416-781-9990 • from $170,000 The Yorkdale Condominiums 416-781-9990 • from $170,000 The Avanti Condominiums 416-636-0400 from $390,000 VISTO vistocondos.ca from $220,000 Westhaven 416-792-6655 • from $633,000 Hullmark Centre 416-733-2883 • from $524,000 Aristo at Avonshire 416-730-0300 • from $383,000 The Brownstones at Westown lindvest.com from $330,000 Tango at Concord Park Place 416-813-2999 • • from $236,000 Discovery at Concord Park Place 416-813-2999 • Discovery II at Concord Park Place 416-813-2999 • • from $210,000 Tango2 at Concord Park Place 416-813-2999 • from $265,000 SOUL mysoulcondos.ca from $250,000 Pearl 2 Condominiums 416-512-1818 • Emerald Park 416-221-8802 • from $188,000 Emerald Park 416-221-8802 • from $188,000 Emerald Park 416-221-8802 • from $188,000 The Essential 905-887-4888 • from $250,000 Argento 416-663-1818 • from $562,000 Alto at Atria 416-645-8866 • from $288,000 The Palm Condominium Residences 416-306-1000 • from $400,000 Portrait Condominiums 416-282-9600 • from $300,000 Gibson Square 416-730-9722 • from $385,000 88 416-915-3805 • from $325,000 Flo Condominiums 647-799-0356 • from $250,000 Aura At College Park 416-962-8688 • from $995,000 Gooderham 416-361-1322 • from $410,000 Scenic on Eglinton 416-805-1781 • Emerald City Condominiums 416-492-0001 • from $256,000 Dreamtower At Emerald City 416-492-0001 • from $248,000 Biyu Emerald City biyucondos.com • from $250,000 Willow Park at Bayview 416-221-6767 • from $400,000 Posh Condominiums 905-771-0134 • from $544,000 Treviso Condominiums 416-787-8882 • from $250,000 Treviso II 416-787-8882 • from $250,000 Treviso III 416-787-8882 • from $250,000 The Station 416-398-9777 • from $420,000 Trio at Atria 416-645-8866 from $255,000 LIV Lofts 416-445-5638 • from $250,000 NY Place 416-221-3939 • from $250,000 NY2 416-221-3939 from $250,000 Canterbury 647-352-2130 • • from $700,000 Flaire Condos 416-445-8868 • from $320,000

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Site Telephone TH* C* Price Range Page Finder One Sherway Condominiums 416-695-3535 • from $280,000 24 16G Islington Terrace 416-645-8862 • from $250,000 IFC 23F The KIP District thekipdistrict.com • from $250,000 75 22G Key West Condominium keywesttorontocondo.com from $320,000 98 24H Lago 416-495-3544 • from $200,000 Insert 24c Royal York Urban Towns 416-901-0206 • from $220,000 105 23H Watermark 416-354-2221 • from $350,000 113 19D Terrace on Danforth 416-987-7575 • from $253,000 35 2F Waterscapes 416-495-3544 • from $400,000 Insert 26H Park Towers at IQ 416-253-5838 • from $170,000 95 22G Me Condos 416-430-0003 • from $250,000 111 8D Imagine Condos 416-367-7303 from $235,000 4F Three Seven Condos & Lofts esquirehomes.ca • from $210,000 11D Atwater Condos 905-271-5038 • from $280,000 12B Centro 416-296-1898 • from $185,000 6D On The Go Mimico 647-692-8417 • from $250,000 23C On The Go 647-692-8417 • from $250,000 23C The Academy academycondos.com • from $220,000 10D The Academy academycondos.com • from $220,000 10D Nautilus at Waterview 416-203-6636 • from $400,000 25H The Epicurean 416-495-3530 • from $250,000 23F Altitude 416-321-1659 • from $230,000 25H One Sherway Condominiums 416-695-3535 • 16G Hunt Club Terrace 416-698-3020 • 2H Cloud 9 Condominiums 416-747-0199 • from $230,000 22B Cloud 9 Condominiums 416-800-0812 • from $230,000 22B ilofts at Mystic Pointe 416-251-8888 • from $310,000 25G California Condos 416-251-8888 • from $242,000 25g Richview 416-746-1234 • from $570,000 22E Jasmine Condominiums 416-702-1234 • from $250,000 2C Residences at The Hunt Club 416-699-1711 • from $300,000 2H Ocean Club 416-255-4663 • from $250,000 24C Eleven Superior 416-259-8882 • from $220,000 23C Encore 416-495-3544 • 5D Beyond The Sea Star Tower Condominiums 416-979-1333 • • from $400,000 24H Evolution 416-747-9691 • from $250,000 22G Parc Nuvo at Essex 416-231-0999 • from $456,000 22g South Beach 416-252-3000 from $209,000 25H Harmony Village Sheppard 416-493-0123 from $176,000 2C Ventus at Metro Gate 416-293-5535 • from $314,000 4c West Village 416-620-1887 • from $290,000 21F One Valhalla 416-233-5554 • from $239,000 21F Triumph at Valhalla 416-233-5554 • from $199,000 21F Vivid Condos 416-239-8200 • from $277,000 23F Westwood Condominiums 416-239-9888 • from $250,000 23F Avani At Metrogate 416-293-5535 • from $240,000 4C Jade Condominiums 416-762-8818 • from $293,000 24G Nature’s Path 416-745-6686 • • from $270,000 11E 2150 Condos 416-750-2150 • 3E Haven On The Bluffs 416-2611-9555 • from $160,000 3E Lexington 416-638-8444 • from $240,000 21C South Shore 416-913-2136 • from $350,000 22H Qube Condos 647-351-7823 • from $200,000 24G

Highlighted listings are advertised in this issue of Condo Guide.

Please refer to page number for complete information.

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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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416-514-2710

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416-813-0999

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416-203-3700

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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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33 Bay Residence at Pinnacle Centre

416-925-3325

• • from $375,000

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416-537-0047

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Atwater Condos

905-271-5038

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On The Go

647-692-8417

• from $250,000

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Stonebrook Condominiums

905-822-8858

• from $270,000

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San Francisco By The Bay

905-831-3631

• • from $180,000

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416-987-8800

• from $350,000

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Princeton Manor

905-849-1818

• from $210,000

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Jade Waterfront Condos

416-251-0707

• from $250,000

24G

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Ocean Club

416-255-4663

• from $250,000

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Eleven Superior

416-259-8882

• from $220,000

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• from $320,000

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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

CONDO WATCH

previews & registrations The Berkeley

by Carriage Gate Homes

Hotel-inspired living is coming soon to downtown Burlington. Register today.

Web: TheBerkeleyCondo.com

The Sorrento

by Armour Heights Developments

Register now for Euro-style living in Richmond Hill.

Web: TheSorrento.ca

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Daniels Erin Mills

by The Daniels Corp.

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

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Centro Square

by Liberty Development

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.

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The Anchors at Lakeview

By Dunsire Developments

Coming soon to Mississauga’s lake shore.

Register now for 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

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new releases & grand openings Green Life Condominiums

by Del Ridge Homes

Now open, an ecologically revolutionary building in midtown Markham.

Web: GreenLifeMidtown.com

Pinnacle Grand Park 2

by Pinnacle International

Brand new suites now on sale at Pinnacle Grand Park 2, rising on Mississauga’s skyline.

Web: PinnacleInternational.ca

Pace on Main

by Geranium Homes

It’s a Main Street grand opening! Luxury suites coming soon to Stouffville’s boutique condominium address.

Web: GeraniumHomes.com

Varley

by Tribute Communities

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

Web: MyTribute.ca

The Mark

by Empire Communities/ Pace Developments

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

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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Geranium Homes Brings Boutique Condominium Living To Downtown Stouffville

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ADI DEVELOPMENT GROUP HOSTS REBOOT OUTDOOR BOOTCAMP, fundraiser for the Canadian Diabetes Association RAISING UNPRECEDENTED FUNDS FOR THE

Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) in Halton, Adi Development Group brought together athletes of all levels from throughout the community to get fit for a cause with Reboot, the outdoor bootcamp challenge.

Spotlighting the importance of fitness and nutrition for diabetes prevention and maintenance, the event raised $12,500 for the CDA in its first year.

“Diabetes impacts my family. It affects so many lives and the problem is growing. Reboot is a way for us to promote the importance of staying active and eating right while raising funds and helping the CDA to establish a greater presence in Burlington.

Diabetes impacts my family, but it also impacts our entire community,” says Tariq Adi, CEO of Adi Development Group.

The workout took place on a pristine fall afternoon and energy from the crowd was palpable.

Afterwards, prizes were awarded to the most enthusiastic athletes and a nutritious barbecue lunch was provided for athletes to refuel.

Building on two successful events and an enduring commitment to the fight against diabetes, Adi Development Group presented a cheque for $20,500 to the CDA following the Reboot workout.

In March 2014, Adi Development Group hosted Burlington’s Artindex auction featuring a curated collection of local art that raised over $7,000 for the CDA and launched the organization in Halton.

Today, one in four Canadians have diabetes or prediabetes, and the prevalence is growing. If trends continue, this number will grow to one in three Canadians by 2020.

Corporate support inside and outside of Burlington for Reboot was unprecedented, demonstrating a growing awareness of the issue.

Gold level sponsors included Adi Development Group, Fortress Real Developments Inc., DTZ and UrbanTech West.

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Silver level sponsors included RBC Royal Bank, RBC Real Estate Markets, Baker Real Estate Inc., Lafarge and Cameron Stevens Mortgage Capital Ltd. Bronze level sponsors included Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, New Home and Condo Guide, Feltmate Delibato Heagle LLP, Permacon, Bell Fibe, Vita Graphica, Trubody Fitness and RUHTRA Productions.

Reboot took place in time with the anticipated early launch of LINK2 Condos + Lofts, Adi Development Group’s striking collection of authentic lofts, urban condos and spacious garden villas unlike anything on the market in Burlington. The final phase of this multiple-award winning project was pushed ahead of schedule in response to unprecedented market demand.

Located at the corner of Dundas and Sutton in Burlington, LINK2 Condos + Lofts features studio to two-bedroom condo suites ranging from 437 to 882 sq. ft. priced from the mid-$190’s; one-bedroom-plusden to four-bedroom-plus-den lofts ranging from 915 to 1,443 sq. ft.; and one-bedroom to four-bedroom-plus-den garden villas ranging from 817 to 1, 644 sq. ft. Lofts and garden villas start in the mid-$300’s.

The presentation centre is located at 5210 Dundas St. W. in Burlington. For more information call 905.592.2028 or email link@bakersales.info. To register, visit online at adidevelopments.com.

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n a bold shift that injects contemporary design into Burlington’s residential story, Adi Development Group responds to unprecedented market demand for their multiple award-winning LINK project, including the coveted crown of best condo suite design at the recent Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) Awards of Distinction.

Pushing ahead the second phase for an early fall launch, Adi unveils a striking collection of authentic lofts, urban condos and spacious garden villas, unlike anything on the market in Burlington.

“We’re introducing world-class urban homes that address the need for smart growth in Burlington.

We want to be part of the solution and the status quo just won’t cut it,” says Tariq Adi, CEO of Adi Development Group. “The city’s urban landscape is changing and we’re happy to be the catalyst at the forefront of that change.”

Rejecting traditional wall and ceiling barriers, LINK lofts are a drastic departure from convention.

Two-story window walls look out to the lush ravine of Bronte Creek, and every element of the interior projects to soaring 18-ft. ceilings.

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spacious master bedroom that overhangs the central living space, offering views below.

Dynamic layouts range up to four bedrooms including a versatile den catering to a sophisticated buyer with a discerning eye for design.

Offering increasingly rare affordability in Burlington’s evolving uptown core, the project’s final phase, originally slated to launch in spring 2015, introduces 154 design-forward units in two exclusive midrise buildings. A distinct alternative for family residences, threeand four-bedroom garden villas unfold over two spacious floors anchored by an open-concept main living area. For couples seeking a cosmopolitan alternative, spacious one- and two-bedroom units are also available.

Direct access to a two-car private garage adjacent to the lofts and villas offers the ultimate convenience.

Facing Bronte Creek, bold contemporary façades frame the landmark residences’ U-shaped courtyard and provide direct access to Bronte’s Twelve Mile Trail.

Encouraging an appreciation of the outdoors, one of the two boutique buildings offers a tiered roof, lined with expansive double-storey terraces and oversized ground-level patios facing out onto the creek. The result is a collection of private garden villas, lofts and condos, wrapped in a lush landscape.

“We’ve created an urban apartment form with a range of units like those seen in major cosmopolitan centres, while giving priority to the outdoor amenity space, which is something you don’t always see in an urban landscape,” says architect Roland Rom Colthoff, principal of RAW. With eight Hamilton Halton Home Builders’ Association (HHHBA) awards of distinction, including best highrise exterior and best condominium unit under 1200 sq. ft., and awarded most outstanding high or mid-rise condo suite by the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA), the experts have weighed in: Adi has delivered. And they’ve done it on their own terms.

“LINK encompasses a modern lifestyle, which means we had to create an incredibly progressive product. We knew there was a market for this, but the off-the-chart demand for the product confirms that people are quick to understand this is the future,” says Saud Adi, COO of Adi Development Group.

Mimicking LINK’s bold exteriors, each unit’s design is visually striking. Stylish kitchens act as the social hub of each suite, featuring premium features and finishes offered as standard. Custom wood grain cabinets play off bold granite or polished quartz counters with wide plank laminate leading

throughout central living spaces. Optional integrated islands are ideal for entertaining and everyday living.

“We’re creating interiors with finishes that are a departure from what the market is doing, reinforced by the OHBA and our award for the best condo suite design. Lofts and condos at the LINK are designed for a sophisticated urban individual, who wants something that complements their lifestyle. LINK2 is the final phase and the last opportunity to be part of this unique design-forward community,” says Tariq Adi. Built into the hillside, the two-storey amenity building extends entertainment space beyond the suites. A resort-style bar extends from the catering kitchen and lounge space, out onto the lush patio.

Adi’s recognized commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle is translated through a focus on amenities, including a fully fitted fitness studio. Embracing the calm of the creek, a spa retreat features hot and cold plunge pools framed by a glass atrium to decompress post-workout.

Located at the corner of Dundas and Sutton in Burlington, LINK2 Condos + Lofts feature studio, one-bedroom, one-bedroom-plus-den and twobedroom condo suites ranging from 437 to 882 sq. ft. priced from the mid-$190’s; one-bedroom-plus-den to four-bedroom-plus-den lofts range from 915 to 1,443 sq. ft.; and one-bedroom to four-bedroom-plusden garden villas range from 817 to 1, 644 sq. ft.

Lofts and garden villas start in the mid-$300’s.

Visit the presentation centre at 5210 Dundas St. W., Burlington. Hours are Monday to Thursday from noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information call 905.592.2028 or email link@bakersales.info. To register, visit adidevelopments.com.

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905-592-2028

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416-499-8883

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905-793-0002

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905-568-9000

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Mirage

905-232-2400

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from $270,000

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Absolute World

416-869-6057

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416-869-6057

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905-273-9333

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Renaissance in Olde Brampton

416-710-1010

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Rosedale Village Golf & Country Club

905-799-5000

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from $346,000

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Windows on the Green

905-822-3333

from $300,000

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Downtown Erin Mills Condominiums

905-630-6300

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Palisades on the Glen

905-820-8210

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from $290,000

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Stonebrook II

905-822-8858

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Panoramic Point at Brewery Bay

27 Inzola Group

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Park Place

905-451-7001

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from $310,000

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30 Pinnacle International

Pinnacle Grand Park 2

905-276-3981

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from $250,000

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River’s Edge

905-533-2400

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from $285,000

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Pinnacle Uptown, Crystal 2

905-568-9000

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from $255,000

19K

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Emporium at Joshua Creek

905-618-0660

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from $200,000

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38 Tridel Corporation

Metrogate - Ventus 2

416-293-5535

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from $302,000

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Ventus at Metrogate

416-293-5535

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from $344,000

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45 Empire Communities

Rain Condominiums

905-845-7246

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from $200,000

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46 Mattamy Homes

The Mount Pleasant Village

mattamyhomes.com

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from $200,000

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Royal Gardens

905-889-9997

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from $303,000

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Grand Palace

905-907-4370

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from $295,000

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Centro Square Condos 2

905-851-8877

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from $360,000

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905-554-8722

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Varley

905-604-1477

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from $420,000

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Renaissance of Richmond Hill

416-736-9500

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from $740,000

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Grand Cornell Brownstones in Markham

905-294-6161

from $340,000

23F

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WaterGarden

416-915-3800

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from $254,000

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Greenlife Condominiums

1-877-479-5448

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from $279,000

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10 Great Lands Corp.

The Beverly Hills Resort Residences

905-882-6636

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Courtyards of Maple

416-798-7070

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from $390,000

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12 Greenpark Homes

UV2

905-554-6501

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from $253,000

22F

14 Remington Group

The Signature Condominium

905-948-9900

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from $300,000

18F

14 Remington Group

Model Suite of the Month

905-948-9900

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from $300,000

18F

20 Solmar Development Corp

Bellaria Residences

905-417-8482

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from $240,000

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22 Quadra Mgt. & Sceptre Devs.

Renaissance Court at Woodbridge Gates

905-851-4220

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from $505,000

3G

22 Wycliffe Homes

Fairground Lofts

905-605-5900

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from $340,000

3G

24 Liberty Development Corp.

The Fountains

905-731-8302

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from $272,000

10F

26 Rice Development

Ambria

905-796-3630

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from $340,000

3F

28 Chestnut Hill Homes

San Francisco by the Bay

905-831-3631

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from $200,000

22C

31 Pemberton Group

Miracle at Yonge

905-709-5700

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from $280,000

12F

31 Pemberton Group

Sky City 2

905-709-5700

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from $320,000

12F

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The Mark

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21E

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$

Follow these steps to see if you’ll qualify for a mortgage on your dream condo 01 Determine the appropriate five-year fixed mortgage rate, which is easiest to qualify for.

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04 At the intersection of the column and row is your mortgage payment per month per $100,000 borrowed.

Bear in mind that this is a rough estimate.

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Amortization Periods

INTEREST RATES

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20 YEARS

25 YEARS

30 YEARS

2.50%

$666

$529

$448

$394

2.75%

$678

$541

$461

$407

3.00%

$690

$554

$473

$421

3.25%

$702

$566

$486

$434

3.50%

$714

$579

$499

$448

3.75%

$726

$591

$513

$461

4.00%

$738

$604

$526

$476

4.25%

$750

$617

$540

$490

4.50%

$763

$630

$553

$504

4.75%

$775

$644

$567

$519

5.00%

$788

$657

$582

$534

5.25%

$801

$671

$596

$549

5.50%

$814

$684

$610

$564

5.75%

$827

$698

$625

$579

6.00%

$840

$712

$640

$595

6.25%

$853

$726

$655

$611

6.50%

$866

$741

$670

$626

6.75%

$880

$755

$685

$642

7.00%

$893

$769

$700

$659

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Variable

6 Months

1 Year

2 years

3 years

4 years

ATB Financial 2.7 4 2.94 2.89 2.99 3.04

6.30op 6.30op 6.50op Alterna Svgs/Alterna Bk 2.6 4 2.98 2.98 2.98 2.94

6.30op 6.30op Bank of Montreal 3 4 3.14 3.04 3.85 4.39

6.30op 6.30op Bank of Nova Scotia 2.6 4.55 3.29 2.79 3.44 2.89

6.45op 6.50op Canadian Western Bank 4 3.14 3.04 3.75 4.39

6.45op 6.30op CFF Bank 3.69 3.75 2.59 3.79 CIBC 3 2.99 2.79 3.65 2.89

6.70op 6.35op ICICI Bank Canada 3.05 3.15 3.65 3.64 3.69 Manulife Bank 2.7 4.45 3 3.05 3.1 3.14

3.50op National Bank n/a 4.4 3.14 3.04 3.75 2.95

6.70op 6.70op President’s Choice Financial 3 2.94 2.84 2.89 Royal Bank 3 3.14 3.04 3.75 4.54

6.30op 6.30op TD Canada Trust 3 3.09 3.04 3.44 3.94

6.30op Tangerine 3 3.19 3.24 3.49 3.69

5 years 3.19 3.19 2.99 4.79 4.99 3.04 4.99 3.89 3.19 3.39 4.44 4.94 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

2.95

Investors Group Trust

n/a

4.2

3.14

3.14

3.75

4.64

4.99

6.50op

6.30op

n/a

MTCC

2.6

3.6

2.79

3.7

3.44

4.6

4.55

3.29

6.45op

6.50op

2.89

4.95

4.79

OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Airline Financial C.U.

4

Comtech Credit Union

3.1

3.33

3.65

6.2

2.99

6.40op

6.30op

First National Fin. LP

3.95

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

2.59

2.69

2.89

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

2.75

2.55

2.85

3.2

6.30op

MCAP

2.5

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

3.4 3.1

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index of advertisers 45 Charles Ltd. - Chaz Yorkville Condos ADI Development Group - Link2 Condos+Lofts AMACON - PSV2

29 129 85

Amexon Development Corporation - The Residence of 488 University Avenue 45 Aragon Properties - Enigma on the Park Armour Heights Developments - The Sorrento

99 123

Aspen Ridge Homes - Studio on Richmond

57

Bazis Inc. - E Condos

19

Bazis Inc. - No1 Yorkville

5

Camrost - Felcorp - Blue Diamond at Imperial Plaza

3

Camrost - Felcorp - Yorkville Plaza II

1

Canpages - Promo

126

Carriage Gate Homes - The Berkley Downtown Burlington

132

Chinese Home & Condo Guide - Promo

124

Cityzen - Riverside in Pine Grove Concert Properties - The KIP District Concord Adex - Omega on the park

64-65 75 30-31

Liberty Development Corp. - Terrace on Danforth

35

Liberty Development Corp. - World on Yonge

35

Lifetime Developments - Lifeline Charity

42

Lifetime Developments - The Bond Condominiums

23

Luxury Living Magazine - Promo

58

Madison Homes - Zigg St.Clair West

72-73

Malibu Investments Inc. - Smart House

79

Menkes Developments Inc. - Corporate

Insert

Menkes Developments Inc. - The Eglinton Yonge at Heart

Insert

Metropia - E Condos

19

Minto Communities Inc. - West Side

47

Minto Communities Inc. - Yorkville Park

17

Monarch Corporation - Garden Court

Insert

Monarch Corporation - Lago

Insert

Monarch Corporation - Picasso on Richmond

Insert

Monarch Corporation - Riva del Lago

Insert

Monarch Corporation - Waterscapes

Insert

Cresford Development Corp. - 1000 Bay

143

Cresford Development Corp. - CASA 2

143

Pemberton Group - Sky City

8

Cresford Development Corp. - CASA III

143

Pemberton Group - TEN93 Queen West

9

Cresford Development Corp. - Merton Yonge Condominiums

144

Cresford Development Corp. - VOX

IBC

Digital Device - Promo

112

Dundee Kilmer Developments - Canary District Condominiums

69

Eden Shaw - Chaz Yorkville Condos

29

ELAD Canada - The Colours of Emerald City

83

Empire Communities - Eau Du Soleil Waterfront Condominiums

6-7

Family of magazines - Promo

140

Fernbrook Homes/Cityzen Dev. - The Selby Geranium Homes - Pace on Main

77 127

Pianosi Developments - Perspective Condos

109

Pinnacle International - The Pinnacle on Adelaide

91

Plaza - Corporate

71

PRK Developments - University Suites

18

Queenscorp Residences - Watermark

113

Remington Group - Park Towers at IQ

95

Rio Can - E Condos

19

Rockport Group - The Nest

67

Solotex - Upper Beach Townes

87

Great Gulf - HOT

25

Sorbara Group - Beacon

Great Gulf - Monde

24

Streetcar Development - Riverside Square

59

54-55

Great Gulf - One Bloor Residences

24

T.D. Bank - Corporate

44

Great Gulf - One Sherway Condominiums

24

The Daniels Corporation - Daniels Erin Mills

15

Great Gulf - Pace

25

Great Gulf - X2

25

Great Gulf - Yonge+Richmond

25

Greenland Group - King Blue

63

Guizzetti Developments - Grand Palace

133

ICON Homes - Royal York Urban Towns

105

Lamb Development Corp. - The Harlowe

61

Lanterra Developments - Riverhouse at the Old Mill

11

Lash Group of Companies - Me Condos

111

Lash Group of Companies - The Barrington Condominiums Flats

103

The Daniels Corporation - High Park Condominiums The Daniels Corporation - Model Suite Of The Month

Insert & 49 120

The Daniels Corporation - One Park Place South Tower

51

Times Group Corp. - Key West Condominium

98

Torbel Group - Diva Condo

96-97

Tribute Communities - The College

43

Tridel Corporation - Islington Terrace

IFC

Tridel Corporation - Sherwood at Huntington

BC

Triumph Developments - Howard Park 2

81 39

Liberty Development Corp. - Centro Square Condos 2

36

Urban Capital - RC3

Liberty Development Corp. - Legacy Park

37

Vandyk Communities - The Craftsman

125

35

Your First Home & Condo - Promo

110

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