GTA New Home Guide - February 2, 2013

February 2 - 16, 2013 Volume 21 Issue 03

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VOLUME 21 ISSUE 03

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The Mortgage Minute Why investing in real estate still makes sense

cover story

p. 32 PRIMONT HOMES New communities now under construction in Brampton and Markham

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Vaughan Valley Estates the toast of Woodbridge with estate homes in exceptional location

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BRAMPTON & MARKHAM

Primont Homes

New communities now under construction in Brampton and Markham

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GEORGETOWN

Menkes Developments

The Enclaves of Upper Canada – an Energy Star community bordering conservation lands

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EDITOR’S NOTE CONTRIBUTORS HOT DATES AD INDEX

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

Financing and what happens if it goes wrong

by Jayson Schwarz

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by Bryan Tuckey

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Two pages of new openings, new releases and preview registrations

IN THE NEWS

by Wayne Karl

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BILD/REALNET

Lowrise sector suffers limited supply at year’s end

TAX MATTERS

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SMART SHOPPER

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SKYLINE DESTINATION COMMUNITIES

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DESIGN TRENDS

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ECONOMY

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MATTAMY HOMES

Canadians struggle with various issues when tax planning Exclusive discounts and deals for our readers

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Mortgage Calculator and Rate Table

Planning to buy new? Now is a good time to buy

Trend forecast for 2013

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FUNDAMENTALLY SPEAKING

by Henry Choo Chong

Why investing in real estate still makes sense

RESOURCE SECTION

34

TAXING ISSUES

Selling a real estate investment property

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HOMEBUYERS’ HELP

BILD REPORT

Tallying new home sales in 2012

12 steps to getting financially organized

by Gail Vaz-Oxlade

COLUMNISTS

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MONEY MATTERS

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editor’snote

Think you can’t afford a home?

It’s more affordable than you first thought

M

uch 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 need only 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 townhouse and 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 communities offer a mix of designs and sizes, which allows families to relocate easily without having to change jobs or schools.

Today’s communities generally have a range of sizes and prices that start at the “affordable” end of the price spectrum. This winter, many builders and developers are gearing up for their grand openings and have new communities 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.

Susan Legge EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Wall2Wall Media, Susan.Legge@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge

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High performance in lowrise Challenges notwithstanding, there’s no denying lowrise strength in the GTA

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o one can debate the increasing popularity of highrise home options in Toronto and elsewhere in the GTA over the last 10 years or so. The 2012 market review from RealNet Canada Inc. and the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) illustrates just to what degree condos are favoured, due to price point, proximity to the city and other reasons.

As of Dec. 31, 2012, 26 per cent of the new-home choices was lowrise and 74 per cent highrise. “This is a near total inverse of the consumer choices just a decade ago, when 63 per cent of available inventory was lowrise and 37 per cent was highrise,” says RealNet President George Carras.

Indeed, myriad – and challenging – factors are at play here (see pages 16, 18 and 104 for more), but the net result for lowrise homes is record low levels of supply and record high prices. RealNet says the index price for a new lowrise home hit an all-time high of $632,868 in 2012, up 16 per cent year-over-year, while the corresponding figure for a new highrise home was $436,024, up just 0.4 per cent.

Since the challenges facing the industry aren’t going to be resolved overnight, lowrise opportunities that come available in the GTA are usually snapped up right quick. For qualified buyers, this likely means continued strong performance.

Wayne Karl EDITOR Wall2Wall Media, wayne.karl@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl

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brought the rate down to make his package more attractive or forced his bank as part of his deal with them to offer special rates. Remember, if your bank’s offered rate and terms are close, you may be able to negotiate a better deal with the builder. If you do not take the builder mortgage you may be able to get some leverage in your overall negotiations as the builder may save money by not having to pay his bank for the better rate. Question this and make sure you understand all of the financing details.

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

An Agreement of Purchase and Sale for the purchase of land is a contract, and once it is signed it binds both parties to certain obligations. If either party does not hold

by Jayson Schwarz up to their end of the arrangement, they can be held liable to the other party for either specific performance or damages. Firstly, if the purchasers default, they will likely Before you go new-home shopping, lose their deposit. The builder will then have the option of suing to force visit your bank, trust company or other fi- them to close the deal and pay all legal fees related thereto, or sue them nancial institution to see for any damages the builder might suffer before he resells what amount of mortgage the condo (for items such as interest, changes and price Don’t be afraid you qualify for. Take your differential) and legal fees. Sometimes, in a booming to shop around significant other, if you have market, kindhearted builders will release purchasers who one, because everyone’s have made a mistake or encountered personal tragedies. for rates and income and assets help.

But don’t count on it! lock-in periods Once you know how much The moral of the story is to make sure you have financing or that the offer is conditional for a few days on both you can borrow, secure the best rate you can and lock it in for as long financing and review by a lawyer. It is critical you get the right advice, and a period as possible. Don’t be afraid to ne- only a lawyer can provide legal advice – that is the law. When you select gotiate – the banks want and need your a lawyer, find one who cares about you and a long-term relationship. business. Don’t be afraid to shop around for Happy home hunting! rates and lock-in periods.

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suffers limited supply at year’s end Sales of new ground-related housing

in 2012 added up to the second-lowest total since 2000 as constrained land continues to affect affordability for new-home buyers in the GTA, according to a report from the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD).

According to RealNet Canada Inc., BILD’s official source of new home market intelligence, the 14,069 new detached, semi-detached and townhomes sold in the GTA last year declined by 20 per cent from 2011, while representing 43 per cent of the GTA’s new-home market.

The Index Price for a new lowrise home reached a new record high of $632,868 at the end of 2012, representing a 16-per-cent increase over 2011, and bringing the price gap between high- and lowrise to a new record of $196,844.

“Governments must acknowledge that the constraints being placed on the market, particularly in the lowrise sector, are having dire results,” says

BILD first vice-chair Steve Deveaux. “Land constraints, regulatory requirements and a complex approval process fraught with delays are seriously challenging the vitality of the low rise sector, as well as housing choice for the new home buyer.

“In simple terms, today’s lowrise purchasers are coming out on the losing end of a supply and demand equation.”

Total new home sales in 2012 declined by 29 per cent from 2011 to 32,824 homes – finishing 18 per cent below the long-term average after a strong first half.

“In the first half of 2012, our industry experienced an average year and was on pace to bring 40,000 new homes into the market – the number needed to accommodate the 100,000 new residents that call the GTA home every year,” says BILD President and CEO Bryan Tuckey.

“In July, the federal government introduced new, stricter lending restrictions that further reduced affordability and housing choice for newhome buyers, decreasing consumer confidence and significantly reducing sales in the GTA.” Sales of highrise condominiums in 2012 were the fourth-highest since 2000. With 237 projects containing 60,713 units currently under construction, 88 per cent are pre-sold, as a large group of homebuyers continues to show strong demand for the GTA’s condominium market.

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LowRise

Region

2010

2011

2012

2010

2011

2012

2010

2011

2012

Durham

123

111

76

6

5

10

129

116

86

Halton

223

131

90

24

35

40

247

166

130

Peel

280

200

139

125

31

41

405

231

180

Toronto

36

35

13

663

795

355

699

830

368

YORK

283

335

85

81

211

55

364

546

140

GTA

945

812

403

899

1,077

501

1,844

1,889

904

16,394

17,543

14,069

20,915

28,734

18,755

37,309

46,277

32,824

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HighRise

Total

Source: RealNet Canada Inc.

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They say hindsight is 20/20. For the new home

market in the GTA, a look back at 2012 does provide some clarity – but only if you look at what happened in the highrise and lowrise sectors together across the GTA. Together, in the 12 months of 2012, close to 33,000 new homes were purchased, according to the year-end report released on Jan. 23 by RealNet Canada, BILD’s official source of new home market intelligence. When compared to the previous year’s banner year of 46,000 new homes, it’s a 29-per-cent drop, but let’s look back a few more years.

The decline in lowrise In 2010, 37,000 new homes sales is a direct result of were sold and in 2009, the provincial public policy year-end tally was slightly that has encouraged more than 33,000.

The GTA is expected intensification in existing to grow by approximately communities and 100,000 annually, as people constrained land supply in choose to make this vibrant, the regions surrounding economically-viable and the City of Toronto. diverse region their home.

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

To provide homes for this growing population, our industry meets the challenge of selling and building an average of 35,000 to 40,000 new homes every year.

If we use hindsight again, we can take a closer look at why our 2012 year-end tally turned out to be lower than the average, and what it means for future homebuyers in the GTA. In the first six months of 2012, we were on track to have a more normal year of new home sales. Not quite the 2011 numbers we had reached, but closer to our 10-year average. Then, in the summer, the federal government made changes to financing regulations. As expected, it was mainly first-time homebuyers who were shut out by the new mortgage rules. Unexpected was the drop in consumer confidence that seeped into the fall months and a decline in new home sales for the remainder of the year.

The analysis also shows that 57 per cent of the new homes purchased were in highrise communities and 43 per cent were in lowrise developments across the GTA. Last year was the fourth highest year for highrise sales since 2000, but in the lowrise sector it was the second lowest.

The decline in lowrise sales is a direct result of provincial public policy that has encouraged intensification in existing communities and constrained land supply in the regions surrounding the city of Toronto.

So, what does it all mean for future homebuyers?

Choice and affordability in the lowrise market is diminishing. There is an imbalance and it needs to be corrected, so that those who want a detached, semi-detached or townhouse in the next few years will be able to find one to call home.

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GREAT DESIGNS make GREAT NEW HOMES!

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Come home to the highest level of quality and value from Geranium Homes — BILD’s 2012 Home Builder of the Year. Our two fabulous Bryon Patton inspired model homes showcase all the features and finishes you’re looking for. See for yourself why more than 575 families home come home to this wonderfully established neighbourhood setting. Welcome to Cardinal Point, Stouffville’s most successful master planned ravine community!

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Henry Choo Chong, CGA provides accounting and tax services to individuals and businesses in the GTA. He can be reached at 416.485.5220.

Any questions to Taxing Issues should be e-mailed to choochonghcga@yahoo.ca

Selling a

real estate investment property

by Henry Choo Chong

Q.

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

A.

but also other costs incurred that had to be capitalized. As well, the proceeds of disposition are all the cost, including the selling price and adjustments pertaining to the sale of the investment.

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

A recapture of income occurs when the lesser of the proceeds and the cost of the property is higher than the Undepreciated Capital Cost (UCC). The recapture of income is taxed in its entirety at your personal tax rate.

Alternatively, a terminal loss occurs when the lesser of the proceeds and the cost of the property is less than the UCC. This terminal loss can be applied in the current year to reduce other income (such as salaries or business income). Any unused amounts can be carried back three years or carried forward.

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

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

You will have a capital gain when the proceeds of the sale exceed the original cost of the property. A capital gain must be included in your personal tax return (if you own it personally) and is taxed on 50 per cent of the gains at your personal tax rate. A capital loss occurs when the cost is greater than your proceeds. The capital losses should be included on your personal return and applied against capital gains in that year. Any excess losses can be carried back three years, or carried forward indefiThe opinions and views expressed herein are those of the author nitely to reduce capital gains. and not those of New Home Guide. New Home Guide does In calculating the capital gain/loss, determining the not necessarily endorse or encourage any specific tax strategies. adjusted cost of the property is an essential factor. The Please consult a tax professional for advice specific to your adjusted cost must include not just the purchase price particular situation.

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The toast of Woodbridge with breathtaking estate homes and an exceptional location, vaughan valley estates is woodbridge’s finest community

Potential homebuyers are always dazzled by the Umbria Elev. B’s sprawling second floor balcony above the garage, and they love the stunning precast elements leading up to the front entryway.

location Woodbridge housing type Executive singles on 41- and 50-ft.-wide, extra deep lots contact 905.303.4728 vaughanvalleyestates.com

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oodbridge has long boasted some of the biggest and most beautiful homes in the GTA. Take a drive in the area on a sunny fall day and you’ll discover many a fine and spacious home set upon stately lots.

Yet when it comes to which community of new homes has bragging rights as to being among the very best, Vaughan Valley Estates by Fieldgate Homes has clearly emerged as one of the finest.

Set behind an elegant stone entry gate on the west side of Weston Road, between Teston Road and Major Mackenzie Drive, Vaughan Valley Estates is currently offering its third and final phase of exceptional new homes. With hundreds of families already happily living in the community, there’s never been a better time to experience life at Vaughan Valley Estates.

When designing the community, Fieldgate committed to strict architectural standards that have brought a pleasing harmony to the streetscapes of the neighbourhood, with homes that offer both visual interest and variety, but which are also pleasingly complementary in their aesthetics.

Phase III of Vaughan Valley Estates is comprised of a magnificent collection of 41-and 50-ft. wide lots — all extra deep and sculpted into the terrain of the C O N T I N U E D on p a g e 2 6 . . .

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FIELDGATE HOMES

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It’s easy to make a grand entrance in the Umbria’s stately front foyer, open to the second floor.

And the added convenience of two basement staircases make it a breeze to navigate your way through this elegantly laid out home.

site. There are also 60- and 80-ft. wide grown into the role, with a range of sophisticated urban amenities. lots by another builder in this comWith its location within Woodbridge, Vaughan Valley Estates’ owners enjoy munity. The homes being built on access to superb shopping, from convenient local stores to Vaughan Mills located these lots are spaciously conceived, just five minutes away. Excellent schools, restaurants and services abound in the meticulously executed and lavishly area. Nature is your next-door neighbour, with attractions such as the Boyd Conappointed — from the main floors’ servation Area and the Kortright Centre both nearby, along with local parks and strip hardwood flooring to their granite community centres. Golfers love the choice of courses in the area, including the kitchen countertops and the 10-ft. highly acclaimed Copper Creek Golf Club. Plus, residents enjoy easy access to ceilings in the 50-ft. homes. Kitchens major 400-series highways including the 400 and 407, as well as Hwys. 7 and 27.

Fieldgate Homes is one of the most respected builders in the Greater Toronto are designed for the most demanding connoisseur, bathrooms pamper you Area. The company has been family owned and operated for more than 55 years, like a five star hotel and the homes’ building a long-standing reputation for its quality, integrity and customer service. living and entertaining areas embrace Fieldgate offers 41-ft. designs starting at 2,550 sq. ft. with prices from $829,900, any social gathering. Visit the three and homes on 50-ft. lots from 2,772 sq. ft. priced from $974,990. The Vaughan designer-decorated model homes to Valley Estates presentation centre is open from 1 to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, see what we mean. and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends and holidays. The three designerWoodbridge’s location in Vaughan decorated model homes are open from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and has always been one of the area’s most from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends. impressive and appealing attributes.

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New 35’ bungalow loft towns & 50’ singles from the low $300’s.

Lyon’s Creek Blvd. & Sodom Rd., east of the QEW

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Thorold - Gibson Heights

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Model home inventory release!Towns, semis & attached singles from the $240’s. Plus 45’, 40’ & 36’ lots from $300’s.

Richmond St. & Winterberry Blvd., south of Hwy. 58

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Ancaster - Tiffany Hill

Nobleton - King Country Estates

Luxury stone, stucco & brick detached homes on 45’ lots from the $460’s and 4 models to tour!

Garner Rd. E. & Raymond Rd., east of Hwy. 6

Elegantly appointed detached homes on 63’, 56’ & 50’ lots from the $810’s.

Hwy 27 & Park Heights Tr., north of King Rd.

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Primont Communities NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN BRAMPTON & MARKHAM

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onstruction is well under- location, just minutes from Hwys. 404 and 407. Homes feature beautiful way at Primont’s popular brick and stucco exteriors and a fine selection of interior features and finishes.

Castlemore and Heirloom And with schools, shopping, restaurants, a community centre, neighbourhood communities, so there’s parks and GO Transit nearby, you’re not just moving-in to a home – you’re never been a better time to find the moving in to a vibrant, established community setting. Townhomes start from perfect family home with Primont. just $432,900, and inventory closings are now available with 2013 move-in Like all Primont communities, Cas- dates. Prospective homebuyers can also look forward to a new release of tlemore and Heirloom offer breath- executive townhomes – priced from just $369,000 – coming this February taking collections of exquisite family to Heirloom. Visit the sales centre on homes at some of the finest locations Major Mackenzie Dr. E., just east of Like all Primont in the GTA. And with both communicommunities, Castlemore Markham Rd., or call 905.201.2804 ties offering 2013 closings, you won’t to learn more! and Heirloom offer have to wait long to move in to your On the other side of the GTA, Pribreathtaking collections mont stunning new Primont home. has been receiving a lot of attenof exquisite family homes tion for its stunning family community Heirloom is an inviting family at some of the finest community of stylish freehold towns in Brampton’s iconic Castlemore Village. locations in the GTA. and semis at an exceptional Markham At Castlemore, potential homebuyers

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PRIMONT HOMES

Castlemore and Heirloom

are sure to be impressed by the fine selection of stunning towns, semis, location and 40-, 50- and 65-ft. singles. This Markham, Brampton incredible northeast Brampton community offers inspiring vistas overhousing type looking the West Humber ravine Markham, freehold towns and and the Claireville Conservation semis; Brampton, townhomes, Area. This natural setting is ideal for semis and 40-, 50- and 65-ft. singles nature lovers, who can step out their sales centre front doors and enter into a world of hiking, cycling and more. Residents Markham, Major Mackenzie Dr. E.; Brampton, County Road 50 of Castlemore can also delight in the incredible combination of natural contact beauty and urban convenience, with Markham, 905.201.2804 Bramalea City Centre and a fine Brampton, 905.856.5777 array of shops, schools, plazas and primonthomes.com parks all just minutes away. With homes starting from just $409,900, and inventory closings available, it’s never been a better time to make the move to this highly prestigious community. Visit Castlemore’s sales centre, located on County Road 50, just north of Hwy. 7, or call 905.856.5777 to learn more.

In addition to communities that are currently under construction, Primont also has several other communities that offer beautiful homes and exceptional value at great GTA locations. Brampton’s Centretown community features an impressive array of breathtaking townhomes and picture perfect two-car garage singles in a positively stunning master-planned community atmosphere.

Located in the northwest part of Brampton, Mount Pleasant is a charming storybook community of unparalleled beauty. Bordering picturesque farmland, yet

offering all the major conveniences of Brampton – such as shopping, schools, restaurants and more – Mount Pleasant is a neighbourhood that truly offers the best of all worlds. And with easy access to Brampton Transit, GO Transit and Hwy. 410, it’s easy to get anywhere you want to go when you live at Centretown in Mount Pleasant.

Centretown’s townhomes and singles are priced from just $355,900.

Homebuyers are also falling in love with an exciting new release of only 38 stunning townhomes at Markham’s Harmony community. Located right across from South Unionville Square, Harmony is an exclusive family community of stylish executive townhomes.

The breathtaking homes in this established neighbourhood offer homebuyers the rare opportunity to live in one of South Unionville’s most desirable areas.

These luxury executive townhomes are priced starting from $539,800.

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Canadians struggle to address children’s education, aging parents and own retirement needs: RBC poll Canadians (aged 18 to 54) are concerned that their

ability to save for retirement will be impaired both by saving for their children’s education (48 per cent) and by taking care of their aging parents (36 per cent), according to the 23rd Annual RBC RRSP Poll.

Despite the potential strain of these family priorities on their retirement savings, more than half (57 per cent) of Canadians aged 18 to 54 say their parents’ retirement experience has shaped their expectations of retirement.

“While Canadians may see their parents’ retirement experience as a model for what to expect, the reality is that their retirement may not be the same, particularly if they are part of the sandwich generation with both aging parents and school age children,” says Amalia Costa, head, retirement strategies, RBC. “Canadians know that juggling competing financial priorities creates enormous strain on both time and money. A financial advisor can make it easier to develop a retirement plan to balance your financial commitments and family life.”

Retirement will likely look different for the next generation of retirees, as employer-sponsored pension plans become more rare. The RBC poll found that one-quarter (26 per cent) of Canadians (aged 18 to 54) expect a pension income from an employer to be their primary source of income in retirement and, similarly, fewer than one-in-five (18 per cent) of them have a defined benefit pension plan.

“The growing demands on time and money can make meeting retirement goals a challenge, but Canadians don’t have to do this on their own,” adds Costa. “Taking the time to meet with a financial advisor is one of the best investments you can make in your financial future. An advisor can help review your financial priorities; understand your income sources and your savings and investment options – all to help make your retirement goals a reality.”

Costa provides the following practical advice to help you live for today and save for tomorrow: » Show me the money: Look for hidden sources of contribution funds. If you have debt, take advantage of lower interest rates to reduce your overall borrowing costs and free up some of your monthly cash flow. For example, you can do this by consolidating higher interest credit card balances into a loan or home equity line with a lower interest rate. » Automate your savings habit: Get into the good savings habit of paying yourself first by setting up an automatic contribution plan to coincide with your payroll deposit. The funds will come off the top and are often not missed. » Start thinking about your retirement income plan: If you are within a few years of retirement, switch your focus to establishing your retirement income plan. Translate your vision for the lifestyle you want in your retirement into financial requirements and work with an advisor to learn about your new sources of retirement income and how these will fund your new lifestyle.

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by PETER KINCH A NEW YEAR HAS BEGUN AND YOU’RE ANALYZING YOUR FINANCES,

planning for the future and wondering where you can get the best return on your money. As we approach another tax season, you’ll be inundated with multiple mutual fund companies promoting the tax advantages of parking your RSP money with them. You’ll wonder about the stock market and the ongoing global issues. You’ll start to look at hard assets such as gold or precious medals. And, of course, you’ll look at real estate. The hard question is, which vehicle will produce the best results? My answer to this question will always be the same: the action is dictated by the goal.

First and foremost, it is important to understand that all of the above options are simply vehicles designed to accomplish an end result. The first step is to determine what that desired end result is, and then ask yourself, which vehicle will move me closer to that goal? You may have a variety of arguments or reasons to choose one vehicle over another, but here are four reasons why you may want to consider real estate as your investment vehicle of choice, along with one caution:

On the surface, the first investor had an investment that outperformed our real estate investor by four times, but actually made less money due to the fact that it wasn’t leveraged.

That’s the power of leverage. The key is to understand that it can also go the other way – and that is the importance of having a long-term strategy and investing in areas with strong fundamentals and good cash flow.

1 The power of leverage 2 Interest rates Leverage is a tool that can work for you or against you, but there is no denying Two keys to being able to develop a the fact that it is a very powerful tool. Let’s take the example of two inves- successful real estate portfolio are tors sitting on $100,000 cash. affordability and cash flow, and an ›› One investor chooses to put their capital into either the stock market or underlying fundamental to both of precious metals. If they spend $100,000 – they receive in return $100,000 those is the rate you pay for borrowin either stock or a precious metal asset. If their investment were to in- ing money. crease (perform) at a rate of 20 per cent over the course of a year (although The good news for Canadian invesI don’t presently know of any funds offering that return) their investment tors in 2013 is that we still have low of $100,000 would produce a $20,000 return. interest rates. ›› The other investor chooses to use her $100,000 cash as a 20-per-cent down Due to the ongoing global credit payment and purchase a $500,000 issues, the Bank of Canada (BoC) property in an area that has good has indicated its intent to keep rates Two keys to being able low through to 2013. But it is imporeconomic fundamentals and produces a positive cash flow every to develop a successful tant to note that the BoC can only month. Let’s assume that this influence the prime lending rate – real estate portfolio property increases by only five per which is used to determine your variare affordability and cent over the course of the year. able rate mortgage. cash flow, and an That would make the value of the It is important for consumers to property $525,000 – effectively a underlying fundamental remember that the fi xed rates are $25,000 increase in your asset governed by the bond market and that to both of those is the although value – not including the amount the BoC has indicated it rate you pay for of debt reduction or positive cash does not intend to increase the prime borrowing money. flow over the course of the year. lending rate, that does not guarantee 36 NEW HOME GUIDE GTA | FEBRUARY 2 - 16, 2013

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that long-term rates will not rise in the meantime. A return of money to the markets will cause a drop in bond pricing followed by an increase in the bond yield, which will result in an increase in long-term rates even if the BoC leaves prime unchanged.

A further threat to low interest rates is that even though we will not likely Peter Kinch is an award-winning mortgage broker and best-selling author see a rise in prime, we have already seen the disappearance of the discount of The Canadian Real Estate Action Plan on variable-rate mortgages. Due to a lack of liquidity in the global markets, Visit peterkinch.com or contact him at peter@peterkinch.com the cost of borrowing has increased for lenders. As such, variable-rate mortgages are less profitable and they have cut back on the discounts they offer.

The net result for borrowers is that the amount you pay on a variable mortgage is not as attractive as it was a year ago.

Although we are still largely an Having said that, we need to be very clear that even without a discount, export-dependent country, there are a prime lending rate at or about three per cent is ridiculously cheap and allows a lot of regional pockets that have a for great investment opportunities. There are multiple opportunities within strong domestic economy and are exthe Canadian marketplace that can create positive cash flow as long as the pected to grow in spite of global issues. interest rates are below four per cent and you can easily get a five-year term Look for strong GDP growth, followed today well below four per cent, so the ability to get a cash-flowing property by strong employment numbers which and lock that in for five years will be as good in 2012 as it’s ever been. in turn brings a strong tenant base. A strong tenant base combined with low 3 Seeking safe harbours interest rates creates the opportunity As the global financial markets conThere is no such thing for positive cash-flowing properties. tinue going through more drama And if the property flows cash in good as a Canadian real than a daytime television show, the times and in bad, you need not worry estate market – it is fallout is consumer angst resulting about potential for values to fall or in low consumer confidence. regional. You can have bubbles to burst.

When consumers lack confiThe value of your property the solid fundamentals in dence, they tend not to make bigday after you buy it is irrelevant until ticket purchases. Real estate is obvi- one town, while another the day you go to sell it. If you are within 100 kilometres purchasing investment real estate ously one of those items and this alone could result in a slight drop could have an economy with a long-term buy-and-hold phiin market values. However, it is the solely based on exports losophy, and you have purchased in exact same angst and fear that drive an area that gives you positive cash to the U.S. consumers to seek out safe harbours flow, then you don’t need to worry in a storm, placing their money in about the hype in the headlines reareas perceived as protected from the roller-coaster that the stock market has garding property values. Just focus become. This is the reason we have seen records in the price of gold. Investors on letting your tenants pay off the are speaking with their pocketbooks and saying loud and clear that they are mortgage over time and enjoy the losing confidence in the market and want a tangible asset that they can own cash flow when you have a free and and hold. What could be more tangible than real estate and if you were looking clear asset. for a safe harbour in real estate, which country would you invest in?

So, as you look at your financial Canada has been seen globally as one of the few countries to have survived options for the year, ask yourself first the last global recession relatively unscathed. In fact, our banking system and and foremost: What results do I need domestic economy have become the envy of the world. from my investments, Then analyze your options in the context of your 4 Sound economic fundamentals goals. If you choose real estate, simply Regardless of where you buy real estate, you should make your purchase based stick to the fundamentals, take action on sound economic fundamentals. There is no such thing as a Canadian real while others worry over headlines, estate market – it is regional. You can have solid fundamentals in one town, take advantage of low rates and use while another within 100 kilometres could have an economy based solely on leverage wisely. Invest and don’t specexports to the U.S. ulate, and both you and your children I expect the U.S. to be hit harder by the fallout in Europe, but that will will be glad you did in the years to impact only regional Canadian economies that depend on trade with the U.S. come. Happy investing!

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Housing market ‘soft landing’ to dissipate by mid-year: BMO Canadian Housing Outlook 2013 Experts on the Canadian housing market

from BMO Financial Group and the industry participated in the inaugural BMO Housing Panel for 2013 to discuss the past year and provide their outlook over the next 12 months.

According to Sal Guatieri, senior economist, BMO Capital Markets, after a decade-long boom, the so-called soft landing appears to be underway in most regions; the expectation is that this trend will continue into 2013.

“Home sales and housing starts will continue to moderate and prices will generally stabilize in most regions in 2013,” says Guatieri. “In the year ahead, the housing market will be supported by moderate job growth, steady immigration, growing demand from echo boomers entering their prime first-time home buying years, and a gradual shift toward more single-person households.”

The real estate market will benefit from continued low interest rates, with the Bank of Canada likely on hold for another year, he adds.

Guatieri also notes that Alberta and Saskatchewan could buck the national trend and see higher prices due to continued healthy economic growth and wage increases. Meanwhile, pricier Toronto and Vancouver are likely to have a bumpier landing than most other regions, with some prices declining moderately.

Affordability and consumer preference Conrad Zurini, Broker of Record, ReMax Escarpment Realty, says affordability is in question in major cities including Calgary, Toronto and Montreal, with first-time buyers likely staying out of the market for the first half of the year.

Zurini adds that those looking to upgrade will still dominate, given lower interest rates. “People who are into walking, lifestyle and entertainment, the farm-to-table trend and buying local are going to fuel that market for the first half of the year.

“These consumers are all about amenities and lifestyle – they’re very established economically,” says Zurini.

Consumers buying for the first time will likely look to other cities in search of greater value.

“These buyers move with opportunity, following employment and searching out homes with their desired space, ultimately single-family residential homes,” he says. “In 2013, consumers will be paying close attention to the investment side of their buying decision.”

Mortgage and financing advice John Turner, national director, specialized lending, BMO Bank of Montreal, outlined a number of factors buyers should keep in mind for financing the purchase of a home.

“The pre-approved process remains a very important keystone in the home buying process, whether you’re a first time homebuyer or a move-up buyer,” says Turner. “Generally speaking, most folks will need to borrow most of the purchase price of the home, so getting a pre-approved mortgage is a smart thing to do even before the home search starts.”

Turner adds that the down payment buyers are able to afford is another important aspect, and that there are strategies buyers should put in place to ensure they can maximize that amount – ultimately lowering their overall housing costs.

“There are a number of different strategies to save for a down payment. With RRSPs, for instance, customers can withdraw up to $25,000 for the purchase of a home,” he says.

Turner also reminds that consumers who pay off their debt quicker pay less interest, and that most mortgages have options embedded in them that help to save money in this way.

“At BMO, we’ve been encouraging customers to take a shorter amortization for some time,” he says. “In addition, rates are as low as they’ve ever been, so it’s certainly a good time to take advantage of this to pay off your debt sooner so you can retire comfortably and with as little debt as possible.”

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3 | Reduce fees by setting up a buffer If you can afford it, transfer $1,000 float to your chequing account (pretend it isn’t there) and use that to minimize your banking costs.

4 | Save automatically Create an auto-debit from your chequing account to a savings account that will not be touched. Most people won’t put money into a savings account on a regular basis, opting to wait for a tax-refund or bonus before setting aside some money for the future. Establish an automatic savings deposit every month and your nest egg will accumulate faster than you think.

5 | Create a monthly bill summary List your bills in the date order they need to be paid to prevent you from missing a bill. If you have bills that are paid automatically from your account, write an “A” c o n t i n u e d o n pa g e 4 6 . . .

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beside these bills and remember to deduct them from your spending journal at bill payment time each month.

6 | Set up your in baskets create an in basket with two bill folders labelled “1-15” and “16-31.” When a bill comes in, look at the due date and put the bill it in the appropriate folder. Recycle all the marketing crap in the envelope. create a second in-basket with three folders labelled “bank statements”, “bills paid” and “tax receipts.”

WEEKLY 7 | make a date with your money on the 12th and 28th of each month, set aside the time in your schedule – you’ll need about 30 minutes – to pay your bills. always pay your bills in one place – a place that you’ve equipped with the following: your bill paying system, a spending journal, envelopes, stamps, pens, pencils, a calculator, tape, a stapler, return address labels and a recycling bin.

When you pay a bill, write the cheque or transaction number, amount paid and the date you paid it on the bill. put the paid bill in your “Bills paid” file. deduct the amount you’ve spent from your spending journal. if a bill has not been paid in full (tax bills are paid over several months, for example) put it back in your folder so you don’t forget it. moNThLY 8 | Reconcile your bank statements When your bank statements come in, put them in your inbox folder. Make a date when all your statements are in (it will depend on when you receive them) to: ›› Review your statements to make sure there are no mistakes

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›› Reconcile your spending register; clearly mark the cheques that have been returned to you and highlight the ones in your spending register that haven’t yet cleared the bank. a cheque that takes a long time to clear in the bank can lull you into thinking you have more money than you do. go back at least a month to make sure all previous cheques have cleared. ›› talk about anything unusual QuARTeRLY 9 | File once a quarter, file all of your paperwork to keep your system current.

10 | Talk Have dinner with your business partner and talk about the bumps, your goals and how you’re doing.

ANNuALLY 11 | Revamp your budget Review your budget using last year’s credit card and bank statements to see what you actually spent. if you spent more on a particular category, make sure you know why or look for ways to trim.

12 | Clean up go through your files at the end of each year and throw out bills and receipts no longer needed for auditing/ budgeting purposes.

most people won’t put money into a savings account on a regular basis, opting to wait for a tax refund or bonus before setting aside some money for the future. establish an automatic savings deposit every month and your nest egg will accumulate faster than you think.

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The Toronto's Sportsmen's Show features more than 500 exhibitors displaying the newest selections in products for camping, fishing, boating, hunting and hiking at the Direct Energy Centre. The four-day event includes a dog show, a birds of prey exhibit, a spring boat show, a Canadian forces display and an outdoor adventure zone. torontosportshow.ca

feb. 8 - 9

Lady Gaga air canada centre

Pop star Lady Gaga brings her stage spectacle The Born This Way Ball to Toronto. The tour, based off her album Born This Way, is split into five acts that cover political and social themes such as discrimination, self-love and government control. The tour has been selling out venues worldwide before finally landing in North America. ladygaga.com

Winterfolk XI Blues & Roots Festival Delta chelsea hotel

For the 11th straight year, the annual Winterfolk Blues & Roots Festival comes to multiple locations at the Delta Chelsea Hotel, including Monarchs Pub and Market Garden. This free, all-ages festival showcases numerous folk, rock and blues musicians through three days of performances, workshops and a few ticketed performance events. winterfolk.com

feb. 15 - 17

TIFF Next Wave Film Festival tiff bell lightbox

TIFF's Next Wave Film Festival is this February, with films and programs aimed at teens. There is a set design workshop, a 24 hour film challenge, "Battle of the Scores" where high school bands create scores to short films, a talent lab workshop and screenings of films for, by and about young teens and tweens, including a John Hughes movie marathon. tiff.net/nextwave

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Showcasing new homes in the GTA’s east region

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>> Maps and listings for new-home communities in the east region >> Builder news and the latest in new homes in the east region

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Stonecrest

greatgulf.com

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Somerset

905-428-0500

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Seaton

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Parkside Walk

905-430-1227

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Lexington County

416-495--3542

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from $490,000

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Carruther’s Creek Village

905-426-8081

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13 Liza Communities

Folkstone

1-877-365-9555

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21 Great Gulf Homes

Grandview Oshawa

1-888-579-7235

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from $287,000 14F

24 Tribute Communities

Imagination

905-683-1228

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from $286,000 8G

25 Melody Homes

Brooklin Winchester

1-888-679-5744

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from $260,000 11E

31 Preston Homes

Prestonvale Heights

905-432-2800

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The Neighbourhoods of Windfields Farm 905-436-7444

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from $356,000 13F

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The Village of Brooklin West

905-655-9979

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from $380,000 11E

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The Village of Brooklin Townhomes 905-655-9979

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from $340,000 11E

36 Liza Communities

Heritage Village

1-888-655-6188

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45 Sundial Homes Limited

Mulberry Meadows

905-427-8255

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from $190,000 6J

49 Senator Homes

Harbourside

905-430-5957

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from $270,000 9J

54 Baycliffe Homes

The Gates of Whitby

905-668-9828

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from $250,000 9G

55 Jeffery Homes

Kedron Park Ravines

905-433-2173

from $580,000 14G

56 Delpark Homes

The Woods of Nichol Trail

905-665-9555

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The Courts of South Rouge

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from $700,000 2K

60 greycrest homes

the fields of conlin

905-725-4539

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65 Brookfield Homes

Rosebank By The Lake

PickeringRosebank.ca •

from $550,000 2K

66 Monarch Corporation

Tran Quility

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from $520,000 7G

67 Midhaven Homes

Breeze

1-877-773-6888

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from $257,000 15F

68 Storybook Homes

Brookstone Estates

905-438-9516

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from $1050,000 11B

90 LeBovic Homes

Old Taunton in Pickering

905-428-3434

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Port Hope Golf & Country Club

905--885-6565

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from $210,000 12K

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Woodland Acres

705-748--2828

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from $220,000 3G

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Cobourg

905-885-6565

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Cloverlea Lindsay

705-324-1653

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Port of Newcastle

1-800-305-6849

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Kylemore Communities

Port of Newcastle

905-987-5146

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from $351,000 14E

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Storybook Homes

Bond Head Estates

905-438-9516

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from $850,000 14E

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Harmony

705-748-4663

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Parkview Homes

Lyon’s Gate II

705-748-4663

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Mapleridge Townhomes

705-741-1004

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Timberwoods

705-748-4665

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from $228,000

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Valleymore

705-748-4663

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from $199,000

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Deer Park Estates

416-223-3777

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from $600,000 2e

14 Rice Developments

Willmot Creek On The Lake

905-697-5806

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from $225,000 11D

16 Parkview Homes

Foxmeadow Estates

705-748-2828

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from $208,000 3H

18 B.G. Schickedanz

Lake Scugog Meadows

1-877-878-9899

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from $298,000 17B

20 Geranium Homes

Verandas

905-885-0555

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from $260,000 10I

24 Parkview Homes

Thompson Bay Estates

705-748-2828

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from $217,000 3H

26 Kaitlin Group Ltd.

Aspen Heights

905-697-0513

• from $165,000 10C

26 Kaitlin Group Ltd.

Condominiums at Clarington Centre

905-697-4513

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26 Kaitlin Group Ltd.

Country Classics

1-866-514-3573

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Chateau Villas at Baxter Creek Estates 905-695-1953

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from $185,000 3K

Estates of Wyndance

905-649-8197

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from $900,000 3e

31 Parkview Homes

The Meadows

705-741-1004

34 Carrington Homes

Woodlands of Upper Courtice

905-434-7797

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from $260,000

35 Mason Homes

Avonlea

1-866-443-7900

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from $190,000 3H

36 Senator Homes

Courtice Village

905-723-5989

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from $239,000 7K

38 Melody Homes

Fairview Heights

1-800-932-5332

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from $172,000

39 H&R Developments

Gracefields

hr-newhomes.com •

from $285,000 14B

39 Thornridge Homes

Gracefields

thornridgehomes.com •

from $285,000 14B

45 Highcastle Homes

Northglen

northglen.ca

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45 Delpark Homes

Northglen

905-419-7222

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45 Esquire Homes

Northglen

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northglen.ca

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BrookHill

Brook-Hill.ca

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from $200,000 10B

48 Jeffery Homes

BrookHill

905-697-0765

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from $200,000 10B

92 Glen Rouge Homes

The Cornerstone

905-239-9777

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Oshawa Centre to enter into new era of shopping $230M INVESTMENT INTO AN EXPANSION AND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO BEGIN IN SUMMER 2013 IVANHOÉ CAMBRIDGE HAS ANNOUNCED A $230-MILLION

redevelopment and expansion project at Oshawa Centre, a well-established shopping centre located in Oshawa. The project will result in 260,000 sq. ft. of new construction, including about 185,000 sq. ft. of redeveloped retail space and 75,000 sq. ft. of new retail. Once complete, the total gross leasable area of the shopping centre will exceed 1.25 million sq. ft.

The additional space will allow the centre to introduce more than 60 retailers into the Durham regional market. Construction will begin in summer 2013 and is slated for completion in spring 2016.

“Ivanhoé Cambridge’s substantial investment in Oshawa Centre will enhance the centre’s fashion offering, solidify its competitive positioning and enable it to meet retailer demand,” says David Baffa, vice-president, retail development, central region, Ivanhoé Cambridge.

“This expansion and renovation reaffirms our confidence in the Oshawa community and the Durham region, today and in the future. Today’s announcement is not only great regional economic news but also reinforces our dominant position in the fastest growing community in the

GTA,” adds Bill Thompson, general manager, Oshawa Centre.

“Oshawa Centre has been a part of the Oshawa community for close to six decades,” says Oshawa Mayor John Henry.

“A renovation and expansion project of this size will create numerous construction and retail jobs right here in our city.”

Built in 1956 as an open air shopping centre, Oshawa Centre has been an integral part of the Durham Region for nearly 60 years. Currently at 1.1 million sq. ft., the super regional shopping centre offers more than 230 stores and services that create a unique shopping experience. The mall features sought after fashion forward brands such as Victoria’s Secret, PINK, Sephora, Lululemon Athletica, Town Shoes, GUESS, H&M and the largest Boathouse location in Canada.

Oshawa Centre was one of the fi rst to be recognized for excellence in the environmental management and performance, achieving the BOMA Best level 4. The centre will continue its exceptional leadership in sustainability and environmental practices.

Located just east of Toronto and minutes from Hwy. 401, it is the largest super regional shopping centres within the Durham Region, one of the fastest growing regions in Canada.

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Dundas St W

d Eglinton Ave E

Birchmount Rd

gh

Ave E

401

McCowan Rd

St Clair Ave.

Dufferin St

Va u

Leslie St Eglinton

38

Ellesmere Rd

Huntingwood Dr

Finch Ave E

5

14

Brimley Rd

80 Rogers Rd

Bathurst St

Eglinton Ave W

Rd

Eglinton Ave W

11

y Pkwy

Rd

Caledonia Rd

Briar Hill Ave

13 Steeles Ave.

McNicoll Ave

12

Bellamy Rd

Bloor St W

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Keele St

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11

Markham Rd

Rathburn Rd

Ki

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Kipling Ave

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Th e

Bla Tre th

Ave Lawrence Ave E

York Mills

401

Sheppard Ave E

10

Don Valle

W es

54

1

40

9

Scarborough Golf Rd

G

Martin Grove Rd

Kennedy Rd

Westway

33

87

Finch Ave W

Drewry Rd

Pleasant Ave

8

Orton Park Rd

F

Islington Ave

401

89

pressway

Dixon Rd

39

Allen Ex

24

Jane St

Wilson Ave

7

Bayview

31

400

21

6

Mills

401

Weston Rd

34

5

Don

409

Bv

Signet Dr

27

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6

4

Midland Ave

E

Humberline Dr

Re

Rd

3

Dufferin St

Finch Ave W

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2

McCowan Rd

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Alness St

C

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Toronto, Etobicoke, York, North York, East York, Scarborough

Tapscott Rd

7

Morningside Ave

42

Neilson Rd Morrish Rd

Rd

Sewells Rd Conlins Rd

h

Reesor Rd

rt

Beare Rd

fo

Meadowvale Rd

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central region:

Port Union Rd

Coxwell Ave

Pape Ave.

Parliament St Sherbourne St Jarvis St.

Dufferin St

Lansdowne Rd.

Roncesvalles Ave.

Park Lawn

Royal York Rd

Renforth Dr

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from $393,000

Page No.

70

Mattamy Homes

Cornell

mattamyhomes.com •

•

86

Menkes

Humber Mews

416-642-8955

•

6-7 3I

86

Menkes

Dwell city town

416-642-8955

•

6-7 3I

87

Menkes

Bloom Park Towns

416-730-1600

•

from $320,000

6-7 8B

88

Monarch Corporation

Birkdale

monarchgroup.net

•

from $420,000

IBC 13D

3

Camrost Felcorp

iLoft at Mystic Pointe

416-251-8888

6

Oz Properties

Garden Towns

416-898-5100

•

3B

11

Tribute Communities

Canterbury

647-352-2130

•

from $700,000

9E

12

Pemberton Group

The Uptown Residences

416-987-3500

• from $400,000

9G

18

Regal Crest Homes

Centennial Gardens

416-686-0556

• • from $323,000

13G

20

Beaverbrook Homes

Evolution

416-747-9691

3H

21

Conservatory Group

Oakdale Village

416-243-0511

•

•

from $323,000

5C

23

Conservatory Group

Upper Beach

416-698-7796

•

• •

from $400,000

12H

24

Forest Green Homes

Lexington On The Green

416-235-0220

•

from $208,000

4D

26

Conservatory Group

Port Union

416-287-3128

•

•

from $520,000

18E

27

Cresford Development Corp.

Windermere by the Lake

416-977-5300

• • from $200,000

5H

28

Pemberton Group

Park Lake Residences

416-769-4343

• from $180,000

5H

34

H&R Developments

Westown

hr-newhomes.com

• from $190,000

5C

39

Beaverbrook Homes

Yorktowns

647-259-0733

•

from $460,000

5C

41

Monarch Corporation

Evergreen

416-495-3526

•

from $395,000

14F

42

Stafford Homes

The Bell Estate

416-693-6800

•

from $335,000

12G

42

Brookfield Homes

The Bell Estate

416-693-6800

•

from $335,000

12G

43

Aspen Ridge Homes

Scenic On Eglinton

416-805-1781

•

•

from $190,000

10F

49

Tribute Communities

RCMI

416-363-4800

50

Fieldgate Homes

Corktown Mews

corktownmews.ca

•

54

Tribute Communities

1717 Avenue Road

416-430-1717

55

Stafford Homes

Keystone Mews

416-757-6684

• •

from $475,000

11F

75

H&R Developments

Berczy Square

hr-newhomes.com •

77

Aspen Ridge Homes

Seventy Seven Charles

416-203-7034

• • from $2100,000

9H

78

Your Home Developments

Nature’s Path

647-340-6972

•

from $280,000

17E

80

Brandy Lane Homes

Village Mews

416-651-6555

•

from $470,000

6F

83

Arista Homes

Lilly Factory Towns

416-792-4872

• •

from $395,000

12G

89

Decade Homes

Yorkdale Village

416-638-5656

•

from $320,000

6D

90

Sundance Homes

Braeburn Lane

sundancehomes.ca •

from $430,000

15D

• from $273,000

• from $270,000

• from $550,000

•

8 7G

4H

8I

9H 8C

5I

Toronto, Etobicoke, York, North York, East York, Scarborough

Tel

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46

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6

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18

Major Mackenzie

Cr

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Teston Rd

24

54

400

11

39

8

27

Weston Rd

G

7

King-Vaughan Rd

6

400

9 King Rd

10

Rutherford Rd

26

Maple

7

52

51

49

25

3

5

20

10

22

Centre St

15

19

14

Clark Ave W

35

Thornhill

34

38

14

8

4

40

47

12 43

33 28

13

41

7

23 16

31 44 7

45

53

12

Langstaff Rd

32

37

11

Dufferin St

F

Kirby Rd

5

Pine Valley

City of Vaughan

1

4

Jane St

E

Nashville Rd

3

Keele St

D

2

Hwy. 27

1

Cold Creek

C

B

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central region: Vaughan, Maple, Woodbridge, Thornhill

Bathurst St

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Aspen Ridge Homes

Kleinburg Hills

647-921-0381

•

from $800,000

1 4F

24

Fieldgate Homes

Vaughan Valley Estates

905-303-4728

•

from $770,000

Insert, 28-29 9F

24

Arista Homes

Vaughan Valley Estates

905-303-1929

•

from $770,000

28-29 9F

44

Madison Homes

thornhill

905-417-1203

•

from $1090,000

31 14g

51

Aspen Ridge Homes

King Oaks

905-539-0181

•

from $1100,000

1 12A

53

Treasure Hill Homes

Thornhill Woods

treasurehill.com •

from $880,000

43 13g

54

Fieldgate Homes

Rivers Edge

905-303-4728

• •

from $730,000

Insert 8E

1

Country Wide Homes

Kleinburg Hills

KleinburgHills.com •

from $750,000

4F

11

Summit View Homes

The Summit of Valleybrooke

905-417-7980

•

•

from $300,000

8E

35

Hallstone Homes

Clairtrell Mews

905-886-5757

•

from $670,000

15K

37

Flato Developments Inc.

Montebello

905-731-2000

•

from $390,000

11D

38

Liberty Development

Centre Park Townes

905-731-8302

from $399,000

13I

39

Tiffany Park Homes

Valleybrook Estates

905-303-1620

from $320,000

8e

42

Dunpar Homes

Riverside Village

416-253-5888

•

from $519,000

43

Primont Homes

Rothbury Ravine Estates

905-305-8871

•

from $675,000

13f

44

Forest Hill Homes

Thornhill Ravines

madisonhomes.ca •

from $690,000

14g

46

Country Wide Homes

The Point at Woodbridge

905-907-1500

•

8E

47

Country Wide Homes

Upper Thornhill Estates

905-907-1500

•

from $900,000

14E

48

Beaverhall Homes

Regency Estates

905-265-2634

•

from $1250,000

6H

48

Graywood Developments Ltd Regency Estates

905-265-2634

•

from $1250,000

6H

51

Great Gulf Homes

King Oaks

greatgulfhomes.com •

from $1100,000

12A

52

Zancor Homes

Royal Collection

905-833-0883

•

from $550,000

12A

•

•

5I

central region: Vaughan, Maple, Woodbridge, Thornhill

Site

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11

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Page No.

4

Aspen Ridge Homes

Kettle Lakes Club

289-231-2849

•

from $550,000

1 6D

6

Fieldgate Homes

The Humberlands

905-773-7738

•

from $612,000

Insert 2C

25 Treasure Hill Homes

Urbantowns on Bayview

treasurehill.com

•

43 7Q

27 Acorn Homes

Oak Knoll

acornhomes.ca

•

75 4C

2

The Royal at Bayview Glen

905-709-5700

• from $190,000

14 Arista Homes

Jefferson Forest

•

•

from $650,000

4H

15 Madison Homes

Jefferson Forest

905-770-8661

•

•

from $500,000

4G

15 Forest Hill Homes

Jefferson Forest

iloveforest.ca

•

•

from $790,000

4G

16 Fieldgate Homes

Jefferson Forest

905-884-8017

•

•

from $600,000

4H

17 Heathwood Homes

The Reserve at the Woodlands

416-637-3520

•

•

from $748,000

2D

18 Heathwood Homes

Silverwood Lane

heathwoodrichmondhill.com •

•

4K

19 Heathwood Homes

Forestbrook

heathwoodrichmondhill.com •

from $583,000

4K

20 North Star Homes

King’s Crossing

416-291-9666

•

from $440,000

2E

22 Yorkwood Homes

Hillside Manors

905-770-4662

•

from $480,000

5I

26 Arten Development Group

The Manors of Roseview Grand

roseviewgrand.com

• •

from $650,000

4L

Pemberton Group

6Q

Richmond Hill

Tel

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64

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Town of Markham

Town of WhitechurchStouffville

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Town of Aurora

Town of Newmarket

1

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St N

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Tel

Price Range

905-201-2804

• •

from $433,000

Page No.

13 7f

11 Madison Homes

Greensborough

905-201-7700

•

•

from $594,000

31 7F

20 Fieldgate Homes

BlueSky Stouffville

905-640-0002

•

from $473,000

Insert 18f

20 Starlane Home Corporation BlueSky Stouffville

starlanehomes.com •

from $452,000

23 18F

24 Ballantry Homes

905-294-0221

•

•

28 Starlane Home Corporation Copper Hills South

CopperHIllsSouth.ca •

•

from $585,000

23 14d

30 Madison Homes

Cornell Rouge

905-472-9556

•

from $500,000

11 & 31 8F

30 Forest Hill Homes

Cornell Rouge

cornellrouge.com

•

from $450,000

11 8f

41 Aspen Ridge Homes

Upper Cornell

905-554-3446

•

•

from $495,000

1 7F

50 Geranium Homes

The Neighbourhoods of Cardinal Point 905-640-9999

•

•

from $570,000

20-21 7F

52 Fieldgate Homes

Potter’s Bend

fieldgatehomes.com •

•

from $500,000

Insert 6G

54 Beaverbrook Homes

Victoria Highlands

416-924-0110

•

from $450,000

35 16B

59 Primont Homes

Harmony

905-305-8871

•

from $540,000

13 5I

65 Fieldgate Homes

Victoria Manor

fieldgatehomes.com •

from $920,000

Insert 3G

66 Treasure Hill Homes

Aurora Woods

treasurehill.com •

Beaverbrook Homes

The Terrace On Rouge Creek

905-640-7360

• •

from $390,000

1

Marydel Homes

Woodland Hills

905-898-7380

•

from $400,000

10B

2

Country Wide Homes

Pavo Point

905-554-5975

•

from $400,000

5F

8

Country Wide Homes

Wismer Commons

905-907-1500

•

•

from $450,000

6F

10 Monarch Corporation

Nichols Manor at Heritage

416-495-3542

•

from $550,000

2F

12 Laurier Homes

windsong

905-201-5979

•

•

from $495,000

6G

12 Laurier Homes

Windsong North

905-201-5979

•

from $598,000

6G

14 Ballygarven Homes

Upper Canada Meadows

905-395-1294

•

from $330,000

11C

17 Conservatory Group

Heritage Estates

905-640-2274

•

•

from $283,000

18E

Cornell

•

5 8g

43 13H

18 Kylemore Communities

Angus Glen West Village

905-887-9950

•

from $2000,000

4G

26 Arista Homes

Boxgrove

905-201-1102

•

• •

from $432,000

8H

28 Preston Homes

Copper Hills

905-954-4050

•

28 Greenpark Homes

Copper Hills South

30 Madison Homes

Forest Hill

35 Fieldgate Homes 42 National Homes

from $500,000

14d

CopperHillsSouth.ca •

•

from $585,000

14d

cornellrouge.com

•

from $400,000

8F

Greensborough

905-201-6106

•

from $586,000

7F

Wismer Woods

416-746-1234

•

• •

from $680,000

6G

51 Oxford Homes

Coventry Valley

905-836-8902

from $600,000

9C

53 H&R Developments

Castle Square

hr-newhomes.com

•

6g

55 Country Wide Homes

Woodland Hills

905-907-1500

•

10C

60 Best Homes

Wismer Gardens

905-479-9600

•

from $410,000

6G

62 North Star Homes

Pacific Villas

416-332-8115

•

from $337,000

6G

62 North Star Homes

Mill Fair Village

NorttStarHomesInc.com

•

from $500,000

6G

63 Fieldgate Homes

Bond Lake Village

905-313-1021

•

from $399,000

12J

64 Fieldgate Homes

Upper Unionville

905-477-6464

•

•

from $630,000

5H

64 Arista Homes

Upper Unionville

905-534-1564

•

•

from $500,000

5H

64 Paradise Homes

Upper Unionville

905-477-6464

•

•

from $500,000

5H

67 Portside Developments

Greensborough

416-746-1234

•

from $329,000

7F

80 New Era Homes

Landmark Estates

905-953-9046

•

from $380,000

10D

85 Orchard Ridge Homes

Prairiewood

orchardridgehomes.com •

from $800,000

16F

central region: Markham, Aurora, Newmarket, Whitchurch-Stouffville

Primont Homes

Site

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Colour Colour is usually the first trend everyone is curious about. What’s the big colour to hit the design world?

In my opinion, there have been a few. First is yellow – a creamy bright hue that will dominate with its vibrancy. Yellow can be combined easily with neutrals to create the perfect colour palette. Pair it with white and grey for a modern look, or accent it with navy for a fresh design approach. Yes, you read that correctly, navy as a neutral. This is a design trend which deserves some serious note taking. Forget brown and beige, blue is the new chief in town. It’s much more subtle than black although the intensity of navy has C O N T I N U E D o n pa g e 7 2 . . . .

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the same dramatic effect. There is such a large spectrum of blue hues, from royal to electric and midnight to cobalt, you’re guaranteed to be drawn to at least one.

stainless steel still excite you? Well, you don’t have to choose one. While this may be music to a designer’s ears, it can also be a pretty scary statement for the amateur decorator. It’s how you incorporate the metals and the harmony between your choices that will result in the perfect metal combination. For instance, if you are working on a kitchen design, you can use a faucet that stands out while keeping your cabinet hardware consistent throughout the kitchen.

Feeling Lately, a huge movement we’ve been seeing in interior design has nothing to do with colour, pattern or even style but rather a mood trend. Our clients have been requesting a comfortable environment where they feel at ease in lieu of the typical designer showhome. We’ve been hearing more Man Cave and more that our clients are looking First and foremost, the man cave is for fabrics they can use, instead of not a new concept, however it is just to look at. It’s an attempt to have evolving and becoming much more their homes decorated to look as if mainstream. We are seeing more men they’ve decorated it themselves. This who like to get involved in everything is actually one of my favourite trends from the fabric selections, furniture because it allows the homeowner to pieces, artwork – even down to the create a personal reflection of them- rugs. This puts into perspective that selves in their most sacred environ- the man cave is no longer a dark and ments. This trend is all about using gloomy space either in the garage or understated pieces to form a collec- the basement. These “caves” were tion of new and old, reclaimed and typically poorly lit, dressed with store-bought. rundown furniture and kept bare floored yet featured the large TV Finishes screen as their focal point. Rather, Another area we are seeing this trend these trendy spaces are just as tailored of mixing and non matching is with and customized as the main floor metals. Do you love brushed nickel? living room, although the large TV Are you intrigued by bronze? Does screen is still the dominant feature.

Trends don’t have to all be used, especially not together. You should incorporate what works for you and your lifestyle. They are a gateway to start getting excited about change and making better style decisions. These current styles emerge from the notion of people enjoying their homes and creating living spaces that suit them personally. Let’s make 2013 the best design year yet!

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416-746-1234

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Fletcher’s Meadow

905-456-9398

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from $292,000

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Credit Springs

519-938-8449

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from $434,000

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13 Conservatory Group

Walnut Grove in Spring Valley

905-455-2725

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from $250,000

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17 Pemberton Group

Rosedale Village Golf & Country Club 905-799-5000

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• • • from $190,000

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Heart Lake Village

905-773-6549

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Castlemore Crossing

905-794-0366

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from $285,000

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32 Forest Hill Homes

Ravines of Castlemore

905-794-8875

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from $520,000

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33 Monarch Corporation

Strawberry Fields

905-843-0707

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from $390,000

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33 Coscorp Inc.

Strawberry Fields

905-843-8989

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from $310,000

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Castlemore

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Adena Ridge

905-584-6444

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Turnberry Townhomes AndrinTowns.com

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from $320,000

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Timberbank Manors

905-230-4663

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from $310,000

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48 Regal Crest Homes

Credit Manor Heights

yourkingdom.ca

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48 Country Wide Homes

Credit Manor Heights

yourkingdom.ca

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from $450,000

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The Estates of Spring Valley

905-216-4806

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Castlegate

acornhomes.ca

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55 Rosehaven Homes

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55 Townwood Homes

The Neigbourhoods of Mount Pleasant LoveMountPleasant.com •

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57 Rosehaven Homes

Riverstone’s Rivers Edge

416-410-0175

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from $710,000

10K

58 Devonleigh Homes Inc.

Meadowlands

519-942-3312

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from $250,000

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Credit Valley Manors

905-216-5186

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The Village at Traditions

905-876-3140

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17 Mattamy Homes

Hawthorne Village

mattamyhomes.com

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from $220,000

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The Enclaves of Upper Canada

289-891-9103

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from $420,000

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Edgewood

905-356-9408

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from $289,000 12Q

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Silver Creek Hollow

905-702-8388

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from $600,000 9d

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Milton Heritage Homes

905-875-1953

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Milton Trails

416-623-1327

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from $380,000 9H

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Milton Trails

905-864-3306

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Origins

branthaven.com

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Village of Walkers Green

905-319-8455

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Park City

parkliving.ca

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Morrison Village

1-800-565-5150

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Waterdown Meadows

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18 Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities Inc. Antrim Glen

1-800-856-4318

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from $250,000 1O

20 Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities Inc. Cherry Hill at Vineland

1-800-479-9777

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from $250,000 12R

22 Country Green Homes

Park Place Village

905-690-7600

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26 Eden Oak

Weaver’s Mill

weaversmill.com/nh

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27 North Star Homes

Valleygreen

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from $310,000 9H

28 Intracorp

Foothills

905-864-8997

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from $490,000 8H

34 Phelps Homes

Lakeside Estates

phelpshomes.com •

from $696,000 5Q

35 Phelps Homes

Jordan Village

phelpshomes.com

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36 Phelps Homes

Brookside

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Streamside

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Bronte Creek

monarchgroup.net

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905-825-3619

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905-822-5000

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Bronte Creek

905-847-6377

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Bronte Creek

905-827-6441

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Upper Glen Abbey Estates

905-465-1379

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John Philp (expansion campaign co-chair) and family.

Peter Gilgan in front of the new living wall.

WELLSPRING CANCER SUPPORT FOUNDATION OPENS NEWLY EXPANDED CENTRE

Bruce and Betty Birmingham and Peter Gilgan are lead donors IN RESPONSE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND FOR PROGRAMS,

Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation recently completed a multimillion-dollar expansion of its Halton Peel facility in Oakville, with the grand opening taking place on Dec. 18.

The expansion was made possible by a generous lead gift from Betty Birmingham and her late husband Bruce, as well as the support of Mattamy Homes, notably founder and CEO Peter Gilgan. Mattamy built the original Wellspring Halton Peel centre more than 10 years ago, and has now donated the entire cost of the expansion construction. The centre has been renamed Wellspring Birmingham Gilgan Centre in their honour.

“We are so proud to be involved with Wellspring and help them in their mission of meeting the needs of individuals and families living with cancer,” says Gilgan. “Providing a home for their tremendously valuable work was a natural fit for us, and we truly believe that it was important for us to support it. The new facility is going to enable Wellspring to bring its programs to so many more people who need them.”

The newly expanded centre allows Wellspring to increase its offerings of more than 45 programs for cancer patients and their families, many of which were not previously available in the area. The addition of a stateof-the-art teaching kitchen will host Wellspring’s Nourish program, which provides hands-on cooking classes teaching cancer patients and their caregivers strategies for healthy eating during and after treatment.

Dr. Alexandra Ginty, family physician Wellspring Birmingham Gilgan House will also offer the innovative and breast cancer survivor explains: Money Matters program which helps people cope with the financial “Birmingham Gilgan House is a place burdens of living with cancer. Money Matters provides professional fi- of positive energy and authenticity – it will nancial management and helps with applications to assistance programs, allow even more patients and their families including access to treatment options not covered by OHIP. to access Wellspring programs. It is a preWellspring clients are thrilled with the new centre, recognizing the scription that is often overlooked but one importance of making Wellspring programs more accessible.

I consider fundamental.”

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The Enclaves of Upper Canada, Georgetown An Energy Star community

by Menkes Developments bordering conservation lands

T

he Enclaves of Upper Canada is Menkes’ newest family commu- to choose from. There is also a selection nity in Georgetown, backing onto a ravine of mature trees with of leisure and recreation options, including breathtaking views of the Credit River Conservation lands. A private, skating, skiing, golfing, horseback riding inviting community in the Norval hamlet of East Georgetown, virtually and fitness in the area. everything you need is only minutes away. From all the amenities of a The Enclaves of Upper Canada offers major town to the beautifully landscaped suburban streets and wooded a wide selection of semi-links and 30-ft. walking trails of the Niagara escarpment, the Enclaves has it all. detached homes. Each of these elegantly Minutes away from miles of well-groomed hiking trails, this pristine crafted gems blends into the natural landlandscape provides a multitude of picturesque settings ideal for family scape, delivering a charming, timeless look picnics, hikes or bike rides. When you’re surrounded on all sides by natural and feel. With a modern grasp of design, beauty, you’ll quickly forget how close you are to the centre of Georgetown, fused with classic architectural styles, with all of its many fine community facilities. For those who crave the these homes have been designed from the excitement of the big city, Brampton is a mere five minutes east. inside out to suit the needs of today’s lifeDowntown Georgetown’s historic Main Street offers a charming style. Inspired by Georgian architecture selection of boutique shops and fine restaurants, while Market Place through the symmetry of windows and Mall has all of your favourite mainstream big-box stores. A thriving arts French architectural bell curve roof flares, community, Georgetown has an array of cultural events and local theatre these characteristics create the unique

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location Georgetown housing type Semi-links and 30-ft. detached homes sales centre 363 Guelph St., Georgetown, open Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m., closed Fridays and open Saturdays and holidays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. contact

individualism of each elevation. Authentic architectural influences on style combined with the use of materials such as stucco, stone and brick with a careful selection of colour palettes, creates character and identity for this community.

The same exquisite, traditional charm can be found in the stunning interiors of each and every home. All the homes at The Enclaves come with an upscale array of standard features, including nine-ft. ceilings on the main floor, natural gas fireplace with white painted mantle and marble surround for 30-ft. designs, oak staircases from the first to second floor with upgraded pickets, low-E argon white vinyl casement windows on the main and second floors, decora switches, upgraded attic and wall insulation to reduce heating and cooling costs, a paved driveway and much, much more. In addition, each home at The Enclaves is an Energy Star qualified home, including inspection and certification by a government sponsored third party evaluator.

Menkes is offering a spectacular preview opening bonuses to its purchasers: semi-link homes receive three stainless steel kitchen appliances, white washer and dryer and $5,000 in upgrades. Purchasers of the 30-ft. detached homes will receive three stainless steel kitchen appliances, white washer and dryer and $10,000 in upgrades. As an extra special bonus, for a limited time only, purchasers will receive an additional $15,000 off the purchase price of the semi-link homes and $20,000 of the 30-ft. detached homes. In addition, all purchasers will receive a free consultation with a professional colour consultant at the Menkes Home Design Studio.

Semi-link designs range from 1,590 to 2,023 sq. ft. and are priced from the low $400’s. The 30-ft. detached designs range from 1,774 to 2,334 sq. ft., with starting prices in the low $500’s. Visit the sales office located at 363 Guelph St., Georgetown right in front of the Best Western Hotel and just east of Canadian Tire. The presentation centre is open from Monday through Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m., closed Fridays and open Saturdays and holidays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m.

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Add to this your estimated monthly heating costs and monthly property taxes.

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Take the total price of the home and subtract the amount of money you expect to make as a down payment. This is the money you will have to borrow.

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Refer to the chart on the opposite page. Look down the left column and locate the interest rate you expect to pay. Line this up with the amortization period of your choice.

(Most first-time buyers take the 25-year amortization.)

If this figure is equal to or less than one-third of your gross monthly income (calculated in Step 2), you’ll qualify for a mortgage on your dream home.

Bear in mind that this is a rough estimate. If you have several other large loans already, you may qualify for less.

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moRtgAge pAYment calculatIon cHart % inteRest RAtes

amortIZatIon PerIods 10 YeARs

15 YeARs

20 YeARs

25 YeARs

3.00%

9.65

6.90

5.54

4.73

3.25%

9.76

7.02

5.66

4.86

3.50%

9.88

7.14

5.79

4.99

3.75%

9.99

7.26

5.91

5.13

4.00%

10.11

7.38

6.04

5.26

4.25%

10.23

7.50

6.17

5.40

4.50%

10.34

7.63

6.30

5.53

4.75%

10.46

7.75

6.44

5.67

5.00%

10.58

7.88

6.57

5.82

5.25%

10.70

8.01

6.74

5.96

5.50%

10.82

8.14

6.85

6.10

5.75%

10.94

8.27

6.98

6.25

6.00%

11.07

8.40

7.12

6.40

6.25%

11.19

8.53

7.26

6.55

6.50%

11.31

8.66

7.41

6.70

6.75%

11.43

8.80

7.55

6.85

7.00%

11.56

8.93

7.69

7.00

7.25%

11.68

9.07

7.84

7.16

7.50%

11.81

9.21

7.99

7.32

7.75%

11.94

9.34

8.14

7.47

8.00%

12.06

9.48

8.28

7.63

8.25%

12.19

9.62

8.44

7.79

8.50%

12.32

9.76

8.59

7.95 8.12

8.75%

12.45

9.90

8.74

9.00%

12.58

10.05

8.86

8.28

9.25%

12.71

10.19

9.05

8.45

9.50%

12.84

10.33

9.20

8.62

9.75%

12.97

10.48

9.36

8.78

10.00%

13.10

10.63

9.52

8.95

10.25%

13.24

10.77

9.68

9.12

10.50%

13.37

10.92

9.84

9.29

10.75%

13.50

11.06

10.00

9.46

11.00%

13.64

11.22

10.16

9.63

11.25%

13.77

11.36

10.32

9.80

11.50%

13.91

11.52

10.49

9.97

11.75%

14.04

11.66

10.65

10.15

12.00%

14.18

11.82

10.81

10.32

12.25%

14.32

11.97

10.98

10.49

12.50%

14.46

12.13

11.15

10.67

12.75%

14.59

12.28

11.31

10.85

This table shows the monthly payment of principal and interest for each $1,000 of mortgage. Example: The monthly principal and interest payment for a $125,000 mortgage with a 25-year amortization period at 5% is as follows: ($125,000 รท 1,000) X 5.82 = $727.50 february 2 - 16, 2013 | new home guide gtA 97

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Compare mortgage rates for your best deal CHARTERED BANKS

Variable

6 Months

1 Year

2 years

3 years

4 years

5 years

ATB Financial 3

4 6.30op

3.1 6.30op

3.14 3.7 4.39 6.50op

3.19

Alterna Svgs/Alterna Bk 3

4 6.30op

3.05 3.09 3.09 3.29 6.30op

3.24

Bank of Montreal 3.1

4 6.30op

3 3.04 3.65 4.64 6.30op

3.09

Bank of Nova Scotia 3

4.55 6.45op

3.75 3.89 2.79 4.39 6.50op

3.99

Canadian Western Bank

4 6.45op

3.1 3.14 3.7 4.64 6.30op

5.24

CIBC 3.2

6.70op

3 3.14 3.5 4.39 6.35op

5.24

HSBC Bank Canada 3

2.7 3.95 2.98 4.99 6.35op

3.49

ICICI Bank Canada

4.45 6.20op

3.05

3.15

3.65

3.64

3.69

3.44

3

3

2.79

3.25

3.08

3.09 3.14 3.7 3.64 6.30op

3.79

3 3.05 3.1 3.1 4.00op

3.09

MonCana Bank

2.94

2.99

3.04

National Bank n/a

3.1 3.14 3.7 3.19 6.30op

3.79

ING Direct

3

Laurentian Bank n/a

4.4 6.70op

Manulife Bank 3 4.45

President’s Choice Finan

4 6.70op

3.2

Royal Bank 3.2

4 6.30op

2.94

3.2

2.94

3.35

3.44

3 3.04 2.99 4.64 6.30op

3.24

3.29

TD Canada Trust 3.2 3 3.04 3.65 3.49 3.29

6.30op TRUST COMPANIES AGF Trust

n/a

2.99

3.1

3.5

3.64

Community Trust

n/a

6.5

3.1

3.35

3.95

4.64

Effort Trust n/a

4.45 6.30op

3.25 3.6 3.9 4.5 6.30op

4.95

Home Trust Company

3.2

2.69

2.89

3.14 5.24

3.95

2.74

3.15

2.99

Investors Group Trust n/a

4 6.50op

3 3.14 3.65 4.64 6.30op

5.24

MTCC 3

4.55 6.45op

3.75 3.89 2.79 4.39 6.50op

3.99

Airline Financial C.U. 4

2.99 6.25op

3.09

3.49

Comtech Credit Union 2.79

6.6 8.40op

2.99 3.25 3.29 3.19 9.00op

3.29

First National Fin. LP

3.95

2.74

OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS 3.25

3.15

3.09

FirstOntario C.U. 2.79

6.34op

3.09 3.19 3.24 3.29 6.34op

3.24

London Life n/a

3 3.14 3.65 4.64 6.30op

5.24

MCAP 2.9

3.6 3.95 4.35 4.89 7.00op

5.24

Meridian Credit Union 2.85 4.45

3.1 3.14 3.7 3.4 6.30op

3.28

Parama Credit Union

2.9

3.1

3.15

3.15

3.25

3.5

Steinbach Credit Union

2.5

2.5

2.6

2.8

2.9

3.1

3.05 6.50op

3.15

2.79

3.89

3.29

Teachers Credit Union 4

4 6.50op

4.45 6.30op

2.79

3.29

2.89

Notes: **Interest rate charged subject to adjustment during term mortgage. Please consult institution for term of years available. All rates are prime rates and subject to change without notice.

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Arista Homes - Vaughan Valley Estates

Aspen Ridge Homes - Corporate

75

28-29

IFC

Brookfield Homes - Willow Glen Tottenham

17

Family of Magazines - Promo

100

Fieldgate Homes - BlueSky Stouffville

Insert

Aspen Ridge Homes - Credit Manor Heights

1

Fieldgate Homes - Corporate

Aspen Ridge Homes - Kettle Lakes Club

1

Fieldgate Homes - Potter’s Bend

Insert

Aspen Ridge Homes - King Country Estates

1

Fieldgate Homes - Rivers Edge

Insert

Aspen Ridge Homes - King Oaks

1

Fieldgate Homes - The Humberlands

Insert

Aspen Ridge Homes - Kleinburg Hills

1

Fieldgate Homes - Valley Lands

Insert

Aspen Ridge Homes - Upper Cornell

1

Fieldgate Homes - Vaughan Valley Estates

Ballantry Homes - Cornell

5

Fieldgate Homes - Victoria Manor

Ballantry Homes - Spring Valley Village

5

Forest Hill Homes - Cornell Rouge

Ballymore Homes - Lakeside Meadows

71

Geranium Homes - The Neighbourhoods of Cardinal Point

Ballymore Homes - Mill Street Village

73

Great Gulf Homes - Mount Pleasant

89

Beaverbrook Homes - Victoria Highlands

35

Great Gulf Homes - Stonecrest

55

Briarwood Homes - Mill Street Village

73

Heathwood Homes - Hampshire Mews

39

Brookfield Homes - Fieldstone

91

Heathwood Homes - Terracotta Village at The Credit Valley

39

Brookfield Homes - Grand Central

17

Heathwood Homes - The Village at Traditions

39

Brookfield Homes - Grand Valley Trails Brantford

17

Home Trader - Promo

58

Brookfield Homes - Hills of Harrowsmith

17

Lifestyle Communities - Promo

78

Brookfield Homes - Pathways

17

Madison Homes - Cornell Rouge

Brookfield Homes - Treetops

17 & 47

Madison Homes - Greensborough

25

Insert, 28-29

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11

20-21

11 & 31

31

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31

Primont Homes - Castlemore

13

Mancini Homes - West Ridge Palace Orillia

77

Primont Homes - Centretown

12

Primont Homes - Harmony

13

Primont Homes - Heirloom in Markham

13

Primont Homes - Model home of the month

94

Rosehaven Homes - Corporate

27

Schwarz Law LLP - Barristers & Solicitors

15

Shopping Guide - Promo

74

Mattamy Homes - Cornell

8

Mattamy Homes - Hawthorne Village

9

Mattamy Homes - Mount Pleasant North

8

Mattamy Homes - Mount Pleasant Village

8

Mattamy Homes - Salisbury Square

8

Mattamy Homes - Seaton

9

Mattamy Homes - The Preserve

9 & BC

Menkes - Bloom Park Towns

6-7

Starlane Home Corporation - BlueSky Stouffville

23

Menkes - Dwell city town

6-7

Starlane Home Corporation - Churchill Woods

23

Menkes - Humber Mews

6-7

Starlane Home Corporation - Copper Hills South

23

Menkes - Millstone On The Park

6-7

Starlane Home Corporation - Gates of Countryside

23

Menkes - Somerset

6-7 Starlane Home Corporation - Rivers Edge

23

Treasure Hill Homes - Aurora Woods

43

Treasure Hill Homes - Nautica at Lakeshore Woods

43

Treasure Hill Homes - Thornhill Woods

43

Treasure Hill Homes - Urbantowns on Bayview

43

Tribute Communities - Landscapes

19

Vandyk Communities - The Neighbourhood of Summerhill

45

Menkes - The Enclaves of Upper Canada

Model Home Calendar - Promo

6-7

72

Monarch Corporation - Birkdale

IBC

Monarch Corporation - Bronte Creek

IBC

Monarch Corporation - Corporate

IBC

Monarch Corporation - Tran Quility

IBC

Orchard Ridge Homes - Treetops

47

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Wayne Karl is an award-winning writer and editor with experience in real estate and business. In Fundamentally Speaking, Wayne explores the basics – such as economic fundamentals – you need to examine when buying property. He can be reached at wayne.karl@wall2wallmedia.com or follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/WayneKarl

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Association (BILD) and RealNet Canada Inc. provides some excellent What the industry is effectively saying insight into just how the market works. More importantly, it underlines is that if the problem were to persist unhow challenging land availability is becoming for the home building checked, affordable detached homes in the industry – and, though they may not realize it yet – for consumers.

GTA might become a thing of the past.

A recent conversation with a prospective new-home buyer illustrates Tuckey and Deveaux are focused on the the point from the latter’s perspective. John Brown (not his real name) GTA, of course, but their counterparts in was discussing his plans to buy a new lowrise home and, after hearing Ottawa, Hamilton and elsewhere in the and reading reports that “the housing market in Toronto is slowing,” he province are citing similar challenges. said he decided to wait a while, until, in his words, “prices come down One builder recently recounted a story some more.” about how one municipality instituted at 125Well, John, prices may indeed dip in some areas of the GTA, and in per-cent increase in development charges – some housing categories, but your generalization that new lowrise home yes, 125 per cent – as the city in question prices are going to come down is not entirely accurate. (and others across the province) tries to Perpetuating a common misconception, John fails to differentiate the improve on decades-old infrastructure. The new home market from resale. Generally, the new home market is very company saw talking the municipality down different from resale, and the factors that influence each are distinct. to only a 100-per-cent increase as a victory.

Now is still a good time to buy a new home in the GTA, and here’s why.

The net effect of this action is that each The issue affecting new home sales in Toronto is not the “slowing homesite in the proposed development in market,” rather land supply and other challenges specific to the home question begins at $65,000 – before a shovel building industry. even hits the ground.

The results speak for themselves. Lowrise new home sales were down What effects new home prices more than 20 per cent for 2012 – the second lowest level since 2000, according to market conditions is hard costs – land, maRealNet and BILD in their annual review. Over the last four years, lowrise terials, trades and developments fees – and supply has declined by 52 per cent – meaning less choice for buyers. none of those is going down.

Prices, meanwhile, climbed 44 per cent over that period – which is good If you’re lucky, you may find a builder for people who bought new homes in that time, but less so for prospec- selling off remaining lots in a community by tive buyers on the new-home hunt now. offering incentives such as upgrades to standard features, credits in décor centres or WHAT’S AFFECTING SUPPLY TO SUCH AN EXTENT? design services – or slight discounts off invenAs BILD president and CEO Bryan Tuckey explains in his column on page tory. But developers are more likely to delay 18, “The decline in lowrise sales is a direct result of provincial public policy a project launch, rather than lower prices. that has encouraged intensification in existing communities and constrained So, John and other prospective new-home land supply in the regions surrounding the city of Toronto.” buyers – there’s no need to wait. If you’re “Governments must acknowledge that the constraints being placed on financially prepared (and the Bank of Canada the market, particularly in the lowrise sector, are having dire results,” BILD just, once again, announced it was holding First Vice-Chair Steve Deveaux said in releasing the review. “Land con- interest rates), now is a good time to buy.

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