GTA New Home Guide - March 30, 2013

Mar 30 - Apr 13, 2013 Volume 21 Issue 07

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

DEVELOPMENT CHARGES: HOW THEY AFFECT PRICES

‘MARKET CORRECTION’ NO CAUSE FOR CONCERN

CHBA CONFERS NATIONAL SAM AWARDS

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Fundamentally Speaking Proximity to transit and infrastructure more important than ever

cover story

p. 32 madison homes has communities in prime locations throughout the GTA

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community focus features 24 south brampton Fieldgate Homes

New release – new designs in a new location at Valleylands

62 kitchener Losani Homes

‘Flexspace’ townhomes a big hit with buyers at Victoria Common

64 Mississauga The Daniels Corporation

Final opportunity for FirstHome affordability in Erin Mills

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announces new release in prestigious Brampton community

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regular and special features in every issue

4 editor’s note 10 contributors 52 hot dates 110 ad index columnists 14 BILD Report

Development charges explained

by Bryan Tuckey

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taxing issues

Pooling financial resources

by Henry Choo Chong

36 Legally Speaking

Getting your financial house in order

by Jayson Schwarz

44 the mortgage minute

Why you shouldn’t fret over a market correction

by Peter Kinch

112 fundamentally speaking Proximity to transit and infrastructure more important than ever

by Wayne Karl

homebuyers’ help

28 builder perspectives

Gardening ideas for spring

103 resource section

Mortgage Calculator and Rate Table

107 GTA Hot Sheet

Two pages of new openings, new releases and preview registrations

in the news

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recognized with Marketing Excellence Award for Canada 42 The Daniels Corporation President Mitchell Cohen awarded Diamond Jubilee Medal 48 chba Housing industry celebrates achievements at National SAM Awards 86 chba CHBA honours leadership, accomplishment

editor’snote

Get it in writing

and have your lawyer review your agreement

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uying a brand-new home offers you an opportunity to customize it to your liking. It can be a dream come true and an investment for the future – but don’t forget, it’s also legal transaction.

The term “get it in writing” has never been more important in the case of the new-home purchase since such a document outlines everything your home will have in it, on it and around it. Otherwise known as the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, the contract spells out the terms and conditions between you and your builder. Without it, if there is a misunderstanding or disagreement, it’s impossible to prove what was agreed upon.

Since building a home is much more complicated than a resale transaction where the unit and/or property likely already exists, there is no set Agreement of Purchase and Sale or standard contract for buying a new home. In some provinces, builders may have standard contracts prepared by the local home builders’ association or their new-home warranty program. Builders often prepare their own agreements so contracts can vary from one builder/developer to another and from province to province.

Before you sign a contract, review it carefully with the builder and ask questions to make sure you fully understand what it contains. Your next step is to then take it to a real estate lawyer and have it reviewed. Once it is signed, it becomes a legal document and an agreed-upon contract, so seeking the services of an experienced real estate lawyer is an important step toward ensuring that your dream home becomes a reality.

Susan Legge Editor-in-chief Wall2Wall Media, Susan.Legge@wall2wallmedia.com Follow me on Twitter at Twitter.com/SusanLegge

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Why transit is crucial to housing

As we tackle transportation and infrastructure challenges, proximity to transit is increasingly key

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f you’ve been following the debate over transit expansion in the GTA, you’re likely well aware of just how important a topic this is to the city and its residents. It’s not about political agendas, a mayor combating the TTC chair or one party against another. The transit issue is critical to the future of the city.

This is why various home building associations and other organizations see some promise with the latest federal budget tabled on March 21, in which Finance Minister Jim Flaherty promised increased funding for infrastructure improvement.

Proximity and access to transit and amenities – from health care to schools to shopping to recreation – are critical for builders and buyers alike. Development charges for developers to build new communities, and help fund infrastructure growth, need to be reasonable, so as to deliver new-home prices to buyers that are affordable.

It will take months, if not years, for new funding to reach municipalities, and that’s assuming cities such as Toronto can agree on a transit expansion plan.

In the meantime, prospective homebuyers would be wise to pay careful attention to these matters, and to make honest assessments of how well equipped your potential new-home communities are in this regard.

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

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they are becoming a big part of the cost of a new home.

They are imposed by local and regional municipalities, as well as GO Transit and education boards. Specific development charges rates vary across municipalities but the combined residential rates can range from $12,000 to over $63,000 per home.

The over-arching legislation that exists to regulate the collection of these funds is the Province of Ontario’s Development Charge Act. The Act sets out a process for municipalities so that they can pass their own Development Charges By-laws. These by-laws are accompanied by a background study, which outlines the estimated amount, type and location of development within a municipality, and the related calculations of how the new development will affect municipal services like water, wastewater and roads.

A development charges by-law can only be passed within one year of a background study’s completion and there are

by Bryan Tuckey mandatory public meetings that must take place as the information is prepared by municipal staff. Once that occurs, a municipality can impose charges against land that is ready There’s been a lot of talk lately in the to be newly-developed or re-developed. news and social media about development charges and Provincial legislation also regulates how revenue from what the funds are used for. This is a great opportunity these charges can be used. The revenue pays for increased to inform the dialogue because it’s a complex topic that capital costs related to hard and soft services that come needs some explanation. as a result of more people and businesses moving to the In 2012, construction began on more than 44,000 new municipality. For example, the revenue could go toward homes across the GTA. Our industry estimates that more the construction of new sewer and road systems that might than $1 billion was paid in development charges across not have been required before, but now with potential the GTA last year. It’s the land developers and home development in the area, there is an increased need for builders who front the cost and BILD works with mu- these municipal services. The revenue could also be put nicipalities to keep these costs fair, reasonable and ac- toward soft services like building municipal recreation countable. We are advocating for the future homebuyers centres and libraries. of this great region, since these charges contribute to the Critical infrastructure like water, wastewater and roads overall cost of building a new home. is integral to building vibrant, well-planned and well-deBILD agrees with the principle that growth should signed complete communities where people can live, work pay for growth and it is important to understand that the and play. Hubs like community centres and libraries are people who come to live in this region will pay for the also important to growing neighbourhoods. We all need infrastructure they require to live here. Of all the govern- and want these services, but we also have to keep the rates ment charges and fees related to the construction of new affordable so that the future generations of new homebuyhomes, development charges are the most significant and ers will one day be able to put them to good use.

Development charges explained

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Brookfield Homes recognized with

Marketing Excellence Award for Canada building in the Caledon East community,” says with the Marketing Excellence Award by the Ca- Marc Thibault, vice-president of sales and marnadian Home Builders’ Association at the recent keting for Brookfield Homes. “The community National Conference held in Lake Louise. has been an overwhelming success since we The award is presented to the CHBA builder opened the doors, providing our homeowners member whose single project combines the best with many of the things they come to expect from overall achievements in marketing. The award is Brookfield Homes – innovative designs, excepbased on the cumulative results from several tional quality and superb customer service.”

Marketing Award categories. Brookfield’s PathLocated in the northwest GTA, this is a balways community in Caledon East, Ont. was the anced community with a varied product offering project being recognized. from executive towns to 70-ft. designs and is “We are thrilled to have received such a pres- ideally located with two existing schools within tigious marketing award and very pleased to be walking distance and a community centre right across the street. Homeowners are encouraged to take in nature with two community parks, a pond and a trail system that connects to the Trans Canada Trail.

“We are very proud of this master-planned community and have taken many of the design principles with respect to the community and home designs that have made it a success to other newly opened communities such as Fieldstone in Mono, Treetops in Alliston and Willow Glen in Tottenham (opening this fall),” says Thibault. “We encourage the public to tour Pathways and some of our other communities to see for themselves.”

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Pooling financial resources

Henry Choo Chong, CGA, sits on many committees and provides accounting and tax services to individuals and businesses in the GTA. He can be reached at 416.485.5225.

Questions to Taxing Issues can be e-mailed to choochonghcga@yahoo.ca

by Henry Choo Chong Food for thought that may help you make a decision: ›› Discuss the financial arrangements with your family member(s) before making a commitment. Are the down payments equal? How will the equity of the home be divided in the event of a sale? Are the mortgage payments divided equally?

What about other costs? What happens if one partner wants out? Whose names goes on title? ›› Does the extended family get along? Family relations can deteriorate faster than an old home with termites! Discuss these arrangements thoroughly with your spouse. ›› A meeting with a lawyer beforehand can ease tension later. Sometimes, it’s good to My wife and I would like to purchase a home but the initial down write things down and not have regrets payment is an issue. My mother and uncle are new immigrants later. Make no mistake, this is a business to Canada and have approached us to buy a home together. What do you relationship. think of buying a home with family members? Tse, Scarborough ›› F amily financial resource pooling can be very successful for real estate and stock The pride of homeownership is a dream for most Canadians. Uninvestments. Some of Canada’s wealthifortunately, this may only be a dream for many and may never est owners of real estate and public combecome a reality. panies are family owned. It sometimes Some individuals may have difficulty qualifying for a mortgage, even pays to keep it “all in the family.” with the creativity of many financial lenders. Rule number 1: Buy what ›› Your tax adviser can explain some pros you can afford, not what you can borrow. Price increases in the Toronto and cons of pooling from a tax perspecreal estate market easily outpace the marginal increases in salaries of tive. Compare the tax advantages of the average Toronto household. having extended families under one roof, Pooling the financial resources of several family members can be an with the loss of other tax credits and excellent opportunity for first-time buyers to get into a home. Eventugovernment programs. ally, you can save sufficient equity to have your own dream home. Obvi- ›› How is the credit rating of the other ously, this does not come without making sacrifices and concessions. A family members? Pooling can help family dream home can quickly become a nightmare, particularly when your members with less than excellent credit mother-in-law may not be your first choice in house mates. re-establish themselves.

Extended family arrangements are not uncommon for many immigrant families that have three generations under one roof. For some cultures, Family dynamics are an important ingredithis is the norm. However, this form of living arrangement is not for ent when families pool their financial reeveryone. Most couples marry to start a family, not to inherit two gen- sources. Real estate prices will always rise erations of families. and fall, but families are priceless.

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hen driving along Chinguacousy Road in southwest Brampton, one gets the feeling that they’re in the midst of a very special community. It’s a place where the valleys of the Credit River offer a breathtaking outdoor playground of lush green parkland. It is within this remarkable setting that esteemed builder Fieldgate Homes has announced an exciting Grand Opening for the new location of its popular family community, Valleylands on Chinguacousy.

The southwest corner of Queen St. West and Chinguacousy Rd. is the site of the all-new location for this latest release at Valleylands. This new release features new designs in 28-ft. linked singles that range from 1,657 to 1,915 sq. ft., 38-ft. singles that range from 2,010 to 2,662 sq. ft. and 45-ft. luxury singles that range from 2,640 to 3,310 sq. ft. These latest offerings are in addition to the exceptional collection of townhomes and 41-, 50- 60- and 70-ft. singles still available at the original Valleylands location nearby. With C O N T I N U E D on p a g e 2 6 . . .

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towns starting from $385,990, linked singles from $399,990 and singles starting from $529,990, and with 70-ft. designs up to 4,331 sq. ft., there’s a home for everyone at Valleylands.

One of the finest offerings from Valleyland’s new location is the 45-ft., 3,310-sq.-ft., double-car garage, fourbedroom York Elevation B. The York offers a spectacular front elevation of brick and stone, featuring large windows and a covered porch. Inside the stylish foyer opens on to a large open-concept living and dining room with coffered ceiling. Just down the hall is the stunning gourmet kitchen, complete with breakfast bar, servery, walk-in pantry and sliding patio doors. Adjoining the kitchen is a generously sized family room with gas fireplace. On the opposite side of the family room is a charming library with optional French doors opening to the backyard. The second floor features a master suite complete with a spacious walk-in closet and spa-like ensuite featuring his and hers sinks, oval tub and separate shower. Home purchasers also have the option of including a private master retreat with optional gas fireplace in the master suite, or having the convenience of a den that opens to the main hallway. At the top of the stairs home purchasers will be pleased to find an upstairs laundry room. Bedrooms two and three share access to an ensuite and bedroom four has access to its own private ensuite. Priced from $654,990, this luxurious model is a triumph of elegance and sophistication.

For most families, school is a top priority, so it’s nice to know that Valleylands is ideally situated to take advantage of many of Brampton’s wonderful educational facilities. A 26 New home guide GTA | mar 30 - apr 13, 2013

new elementary school is proposed for construction right in the Valleylands community, and Queen Street elementary school and Sir William Gage middle school are just a short walk north of the community. There are also a number of public and Catholic primary and secondary schools within a short distance. And with post-secondary tuition costs on the rise, it’s nice to know that Valleylands is ideally situated to make the live-at-home college lifestyle a breeze.

Well-regarded institutions such as Sheridan College and Algoma University both have campuses that are just a short drive or bus ride away.

In addition to excellent proximity to schools, Valleylands is also in a great location to take advantage of a whole host of other lifestyle amenities. The Heartland Town Centre is only five minutes away, offering major retailers such as Best Buy, Home Depot and Costco. Nearby Erin Mills Town Centre, Trinity Common Mall and Bramalea City Centre also offer wonderful selections of shops and restaurants. For those in search of live entertainment, there’s the Rose Theatre, offering a year-round calendar of musical and theatrical performances. Golfing enthusiasts will be impressed with the great selection of golf courses within a short driving distance, and the commute to Toronto is a breeze with Hwys. 401 and 407 just minutes away. With more than 55 years of experience, Fieldgate Homes is one of the GTA’s finest home builders, known for their exceptional floor plan designs.

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Nurseries (sheridannurseries.com) has been Geranium Homes’ supplier of choice for beautiful outdoor planters as well as seasonal decor for our model homes and sales centres. As we approach the season for warm weather, I spoke with Brenda Luckhardt, business-to-business marketing and development manager for Sheridan about making plans for spring.

To get you in the mood for gardening season, bring some of the outdoors inside.

Luckhardt says that outdoor plants are now transitioning out of dormancy and it is possible to force blooms ahead of their normal period if brought indoors. Good choices include pussy willow, forsythia, flowering cherry and crab apples. Cut branches are often found in Gardening Centres. Luckhardt also suggests “Fresh herbs provide a taste of summer all winter.

When kept in a sunny window, they can be transferred to the garden once the threat of frost is gone.”

Novice gardeners will discover many gardening websites, blogs and videos to fuel their inner green thumb. Luckhardt recommends you also visit your local nursery for information about product and care tips suited specifically for our own hardiness zone.

I asked Luckhardt about new plants making an appearance this year. “People are always excited about adding something new to their collections. Sheridan is celebrating its 100th anniversary and has introduced many namesakes to mark the occasion: delicately fragrant floribunda rose Sheridan’s Anniversary Blush; a floriferous ninebark Mahogany Magic; Hosta Flash Forward; and a re-blooming Dwarf Lilac Purple Be Dazzled,” she says.

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Many of these plants were featured at Canada Blooms in mid-March.

Popular colours in gardens often follow the pantone colour of the year. This year is Emerald Green, which works with any flower hue. You only have to walk through a shopping mall to see the return of bright and bold colours in clothing and accessories. Luckhardt explains that this also translates into gardens, with more people favouring strong colour over pastels. White is always a garden staple and looks especially striking in shade. She adds that in an online survey, Proven Winners – a developer of new annuals, perennials and flowering shrubs – learned that purple annuals won over traditional red and ever popular pink. Expect to see some new purple plants in the next few years.

As Geranium is a new-home builder, I was keen to ask what landscape planning suggestions Luckhardt would offer to the first residents of a house. She responds, “Any time of year is a good time to start to plan a garden.

New-home owners are fortunate to have a blank slate to work with. Creating a landscape plan can save both money and time in the long run, as plants purchased will be chosen to thrive in a specific location. The garden can be phased as your budget permits. Of course, a design should ensure the garden will look good in all seasons.”

If you’ve never owned a home with a garden before, you might not have the tools you’ll need to get you started.

Luckhardt recommends investing in tools of the highest quality, even if it means buying fewer at first. “At a minimum, a new gardener should start out with a sharp digging spade, a fan rake, a garden fork, a hand trowel and a pair of bypass secateurs,” says Luckhardt. And, don’t forget a couple of good pairs of gloves!

This is part of a series of articles on topics of interest to new-home buyers, authored by Sue Webb Smith, marketing director for Geranium Homes.

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Madison Homes has communities in prime locations throughout the Greater Toronto Area Cornell Rouge – Markham Set in the greenest corner of Markham, located on the east side of the Markham bypass and stretching north of Hwy. 7 up to 16 Avenue, Markham’s most successful master-planned community – Cornell Rouge is nestled beside the splendor of the Rouge Valley, a natural urban park consisting of thousands of acres, the largest of its kind in North America.

Madison Homes provides a great selection of detached homes designed for today’s active families. Homes range in size from 2,004 to 3,237 sq. ft. on 30-, 36- and 40-ft.-wide lots priced from $525,990. All model types include attached rear laneway garages, allowing for a beautiful uniform streetscape. A unique, old-world option in these distinctive designs is the coach house apartment/loft above the two-car garage in some models – it can be made into a fully independent, finished living space for business, visitors or family use. All this and more can be viewed at the Cornell Rouge presentation centre where a scale model gives you a birds-eye-view of this master-planned community.

Thornhill Ravines – Thornhill Madison Homes is offering a select few the final opportunity to come live on the edge of a true urban oasis with their newly released cul-de-sac and ravine lots. Thornhill Ravines is ideally situated on the periphery of the McMillan nature preserve at the corner of Dufferin Street and Valley Vista Drive just south of Major Mackenzie Drive in Vaughan.

Madison Homes offers stately two-storey homes on 46-, 50- and 60-ft.wide ravine lots. As with all Madison home designs, these two-storey floorplans are artfully laid out for modern family living. These homes feature luxury appointments such as 10-ft. ceilings on the main floor, nine-ft. ceilings on the second floor and basement, granite kitchen and bathroom countertops, pot lights – the list is endless. A Madison home is truly a home for a lifetime. These homes range in size from 3,154 to 4,837 sq. ft. with prices starting from $1.08 million.

Greensborough – Markham Madison Homes’ master-planned community of Greensborough offers families all the amenities of an established, well-planned community alive with a spirit and vibrancy all its own. Strewn with parks, playing fields, woodlots and biking trails, it is no wonder thousands have made Greensborough their community of choice. Don’t miss out on Greensborough’s inventory special with savings of up to $25,000 off and early closings dates available.

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Detached single-family homes on 35and 41-ft.-wide lots, the homes range in size from 1,883 to 2,860 sq. ft. and start from $593,990. Visit the Greensborough sales centre, to tour the professionally decorated models and see for yourself the unsurpassed quality, innovative designs and tremendous value a Madison home has to offer.

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Legacy – Thornhill What many have been waiting for, Madison’s three Legacy model homes are now for sale. Located at the heart of it all in Vaughan, just west of Bathurst, north of Rutherford at Lebovic Campus Drive steps from the new Jewish Community Centre, Madison has now released the sale of its three spectacular model homes.

Be the envy of all and call one of these designer appointed models home. Priced from $895,990.

Jefferson Forest – Richmond Hill Set against the picturesque backdrop of a living forest, Madison Homes has sown the seed of a new residential neighbourhood in a well established community called Jefferson Forest, where families and nature live together. Madison will be releasing its final phase of townhomes and a select number of singles this late spring. Don’t forget to register at madisonhomes.ca Madison Homes’ sales office hours are Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m., weekends and holidays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Fridays by appointment. Visit madisonhomes.ca for more information or call the various locations directly: Greensborough 905.201.7700; Cornell 905.472.7667; Thornhill Ravines and Legacy 905.417.1203.

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Getting your house in order

by Jayson Schwarz

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

Whether you are a young couple

or individual purchasing a new home for the first time, a resale buyer moving in the market or an empty nester purchasing a retirement condominium, the very action of this significant investment in real estate represents a major life change.

There are a number of issues that you should consider at this time in order to ensure that your “house is in order.”

1. How will I hold the “title?”

When your lawyer goes to the Registry Office to hand over all of your money to the builder in order to buy your home, he receives, in return, a document called a deed or transfer, which he registers by filing with the government; the document has your name is on it to show you own the home.

This action gives you title to the property. If more than one person is buying the property it is necessary to decide how they will hold title together.

There are two ways people can hold title together. The first is generally the way we hold title with our spouses or children, which is called “joint tenancy.” To hold title as joint tenants really means that upon the death of one of the parties, the remaining party automatically becomes the owner of the whole property without having to inherit it or have it pass through an estate. The reason is simply that all owners on title own the whole property rather than a part each. The other way title can be held is as “tenants in common.” This means that each party only owns the percentage allocated to them, although the physical part owned is not described. Upon the death of a tenant in common, his or her percentage ownership goes to their heirs in accordance with their will or law. Therefore, remember to discuss this issue when you go to see your lawyer.

2. What about a will? A power of attorney?

Do you have a will? If you do, is it up to date and does it represent your current situation or state of affairs? It is important, especially if you have young children, to have your wills completed; not so much for the money, but for a clear resolution of the issue of custody if something happens to both parents. A will stops sibling disputes, takes 36 New home guide GTA | mar 30 - apr 13, 2013

care of who will look after children, keeps the government out of your affairs, allows for an orderly disposition of everything from your favourite cuff links or earrings to your realty, stocks and bonds, and will allow you to determine how you are to be cremated, buried or quick frozen. A power of attorney is used when you are physically or mentally incapacitated – there are two kinds. The first is for your body, such as what care will you or will you not receive?

Your representative will determine that. The other is for the management of your financial affairs.

Now is the time to create a will. Speak to your lawyer and ensure that this important matter is dealt with.

3. What about insurance?

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The Daniels Corporation’s Mitchell Cohen

“Mitchell Cohen is an important contributor to Toronto, and a true community leader,” Murray says. “He is a visionary who has changed the face of affordable housing in the GTA. Under his leadership, The Daniels Corporation offers generous support for causes like Second Harvest, Habitat for Humanity and various initiatives including the revitalization of Regent Park. He cares deeply about the people of Toronto, and it is an honour to celebrate his contributions with this medal.”

Mitchell Cohen, President of the daniels The new commemorative medal Corporation was awarded a Diamond Jubilee Medal at a was created to celebrate the 60th anrecent ceremony hosted by the Hon. Bob Rae at the new niversary of Her Majesty Queen Daniels Spectrum in Toronto’s Regent Park.

Elizabeth II’s ascension to the throne, “It’s an honour to be among the Diamond Jubilee and personally approved by Her Medal recipients,” Cohen says. “Particularly now, in the Majesty. It was unveiled in February midst of the revitalization of Regent Park, community- 2011 by Governor General David building and being part of the greater fabric of Canada Johnston and Prime Minister Stephen are so important to me. I consider myself very fortunate Harper. As part of the Diamond to be so rewarded for work that I love to do.”

Jubilee Year celebrations, the medal MPP Glen Murray, Minister of Transportation and will be awarded to 60,000 Canadians Minister of Infrastructure, presented Cohen with his who have made significant contribumedal. tions to their communities and country, or whose achievements abroad have brought credit to Canada.

T he Da n iel s Cor p or at ion (danielshomes.ca) is one of Canada’s preeminent builder/developers with a reputation for quality and integrity in all forms of residential construction. Named the Tarion Warranty Corp.’s 2012 High Rise Builder of the Year and the recipient of the 2012 Toronto Arts and Business Award presented by the Toronto Arts Foundation, Daniels has built more than 23,000 homes throughout the GTA. Daniels was chosen to partner with Toronto Community Housing to revitalize Regent Park – 69 acres in Toronto’s Downtown East. Committed to community, Daniels champions neighbourhood initiatives that enhance residents’ quality of life and supports numerous charities and nonprofit organizations.

awarded a Diamond Jubilee Medal Mitchell Cohen, president of The Daniels Corporation, proudly receives the Diamond Jubilee Medal from The Honourable Bob Rae, Interim Leader of the Federal Liberal Party of Canada (left) and Ontario Minister of Transportation, Glen Murray, MPP, Toronto Centre.

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deal and pay a little less for the property you are looking for, it simply makes the deal that much more affordable.

Conclusion: You should be hoping for a market correction.

Current homeowner with no plans to sell: The main reason we worry about a housing correction is the fear that it will erode our by peter kinch home equity and net worth. A significant amount of net worth of Canadians is tied up Pick up any newspaper today and no one could in their home equity, which is the foundation blame you if you got a little worried about the state of the economy for a lot of retirement plans – so there is or the fear of a pending market correction in Canadian real estate. obvious concern.

Are Canadians taking on too much debt? Have mortgage rules gone But should there be? For the majority of too far? Is there a housing bubble about to burst? What if there is a Canadians, the plan is to stay in their current market correction? house for at least the next three to five years.

The real question is, do Canadian homeowners or prospective buyers So here’s a simple fact: equity is only gained need to be concerned? Every time there is talk about a market correc- or lost the day you sell. In other words, if the tion, the tone is quite negative. But let’s take a closer look at that situ- value of your house were to drop by 10 per ation: rather than argue about whether we may have a market correction, cent tomorrow, you may feel anxiety over the let’s analyze what it really means to Canadians if there is one. drop in your net worth – but it would only be on paper unless you actually sold your house First-time homebuyers: tomorrow. If you have no intention of selling If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you have likely felt the pinch of the soon and you can still afford your monthly rising cost of housing, and the new mortgage rules certainly haven’t payments, then all you need to do is sit and helped any either. So a slight market correction would be welcome wait until the market bounces back – which news for you; you can still get into homeownership with only five per it has always done for the past 100 years. cent down, but since your maximum amortization is now limited to Conclusion: A market correction may only 25 years, a drop in pricing is exactly what you’ll need to be able very well have zero impact on you. to get into this market.

Conclusion: A market correction is a good thing for you.

In the end, the headlines will continue to talk of impending market corrections. The key for Current homeowner buying you is to decipher one of three things: or selling – moving up or downsizing: 1. Is this a real concern for you?

If you are a homeowner and you’re looking for the right time to sell 2. Is this an opportunity? Or, your house so you can buy another, you may be concerned that the 3. A re you getting worked up about nothing? price of your current home is dropping. But, let’s assume the value Bottom line: a lot of people will fret of the house you are selling drops by 10 per cent. Let’s also assume about this topic over the water cooler tomorthat you plan to buy another home (whether upsizing or downsizing). row morning – but the majority of them really Remember that the person selling their home to you is going through don’t need to. the exact same thing. In other words, if the value of your home dropped 10 per cent, so too did the value of the new home you are buying. Focus on what your bottom line “net” is, rather than what you thought or had hoped to sell your home for.

Conclusion: The net effect of a market correction is likely zero.

Real estate investor or second-home buyer: If you are buying real estate as an investment, this is the perfect market condition for you. When there are more sellers than buyers, you have more bargaining power. If you are able to negotiate a better

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Grand SAM Award winner, Albi Homes Ltd., Calgary

President Ron Olson. “Every award recogand developers from across Canada celebrat- nizes an outstanding success and I coned achievements in the housing industry at gratulate all the winners.” the recent Canadian Home Builders’ AssoThe CHBA National SAM Awards ciation’s National SAM Awards presentation. presented by Schlage and Trane is the The awards were a highlight of the CHBA premier competition for new homes, home National Conference with builders from renovations, community development, marOntario and Alberta receiving many of the keting and sales. The awards recognize top honours. outstanding performance in new homes Albi Homes Ltd. of Calgary won the pres- and renovation design, innovative technoltigious Grand SAM Award. The firm also won ogy and construction techniques, and outthe New Home Award for the best single- standing marketing and sales activities. detached home over 2,200 sq. ft. in the pro- The competition is open to all new-home duction category and the best sales office in builders, renovator and developer members the Marketing Awards category. The Grand of the CHBA. An independent panel of SAM is presented annually to a CHBA builder judges selected from across the country member for combined excellence in both the reviews all entries. building and marketing of new homes.

“Each of these National SAM Award Marketing Excellence Award winners has demonstrated leadership and Brookfield Homes (Ontario) Ltd. of produced leading-edge products,” says CHBA contin u e d on page 5 0 . . .

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Markham won the Marketing Excellence Award for its project, Pathways in Caledon East. Creative concept and production: BAM Builder Advertising & Marketing Inc. The award goes to the CHBA builder member whose single project combines the best overall achievements in marketing.

The award is based on the cumulative results attained in at least four Marketing Award categories.

Green Home Award

Effect Home Builders Ltd. of Edmonton won the Green Home Award, presented to a new home builder or developer member for outstanding environmental performance in a new single-detached home.

Community Development Award

»» Rinaldi Homes (Niagara) Inc. of St. Catharines, Ont. won for The Riverside, Courtland Valley Estates in the single-detached between 1,500 and 2,200 sq. ft. category. »» Albi Homes also won for The Carrara in Artesia at Heritage Pointe in the single-detached category for more than 2,200 sq. ft. »» Rinaldi Homes also won the New Home Award for single-attached homes for Unit #2 Old Mill Lane – Old Mill Lane.

New Home Awards – Custom

»» Maric Homes Ltd. of Winnipeg won for the best single-detached home under 2,500 sq. ft. »» Northern Sky Developments Inc. of Martensville, Sask. won for the category of 2,500 to 4,000 sq. ft. »» Coastal Construction of Sidney, BC won in the single-detached, over 4,000 sq. ft. category.

New Home Awards – Multi-Family

Adera Development Corp. of Vancouver won in the multi-family project category for “seven35.”

The Community Development Award, recognizing members’ achievements in creat- Home Renovation Awards ing attractive, exciting and innovative com- Cochren Homes Ltd. of Oakville, Ont. won the award for Kitchen renmunities, was presented to Watermark ovations. reVISION Custom Home Renovations Inc. of Vancouver won Development LP of Calgary for Watermark in the Any Room category. The Whole House award for a project under at Bearspaw – Phase 1. $250,000 went to Sloot Construction Ltd. of Arkell, Ont. Oke Woodsmith Building Systems Inc. of Grand Bend, Ont. won the award for a project New Home Awards – Production between $250,000 and $500,000. Malbec Homes & Renovations Inc. of »» Linwood Homes Ltd of Young’s Point, Calgary won for a project of more than $500,000. single-detached, over Ont. won for Deerbay in the single-de- 4,000 sq. ft. category. tached, under 1,500 sq. ft. category.

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The Zoo’s annual Easter weekend festivities include special keeper talks and an Easter parade. There’s an Easter hunt of clues along the Zoo trails, leading to the featured animals.

Panda mascots Er Shun and Da Mao are dressed in their best Easter attire for a photo op at the Front Entrance Courtyard Stage. torontozoo.com/events

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The Toronto Silent Film Festival comes to town for the fourth straight year, and this year’s fest is a crosssection of cinematic masterpieces from the era before sound. The l i n eu p g o e s f r o m f a m i l i a r masterpieces by Carl T. Dreyer and Buster Keaton to comedies with Mary Pickford, Harold Lloyd and Laurel & Hardy. torontosilentfilmfestival.com

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905-455-2725

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Victoria Common

LOSANI’S ‘FLEXSPACE’ TOWNHOMES are a big hit with buyers at

Victoria Common

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ith the tremendous success of its launch in February, Losani Homes has just introduced a spectacular new collection of urban townhomes at Victoria Common in downtown Kitchener.

Hundreds of enthusiastic househunters attended the preview event, and by the end of the weekend, many had arranged their appointments to purchase.

Among the project’s appeals is what Losani calls the “FlexSpace Advantage” – a measure of design flexibility that all the available floorplans demonstrate.

Prospective homebuyers likely know the vast majority of townhomes offer only single-car garages. But at Victoria Common, designers have provided space for two cars parked in tandem or side-by-side.

But where does the “flex” enter the Flexspace advantage? Well, if you’re happy with just one parking space in the garage, you can convert the second space into a room tailored to your lifestyle. And the options truly are unlimited.

You can set up a private office or a gym. Entertain yourself with a home theatre, games or hobby room or den with a bar for hanging with your friends.

location Kitchener housing type Urban townhomes contact 519.585.0500 victoriacommon.ca 62 New home guide GTA | mar 30 - apr 13, 2013

Victoria Common is the largest master-planned urban community ever launched in Waterloo Region. Here, Losani Homes is offering a collection of affordable and customizable twoand three-level townhomes with prices starting from $249,900. With a choice of 14 models ranging in size from approximately 1,060 to 1,985 sq. ft., each of the 101 towns in Phase I will be luxuriously appointed throughout with hardwood flooring, stone countertops, nine-ft. ceilings, keyless entry, premium lighting and plumbing fixtures and custom Barzotti cabinetry.

A brownfields redevelopment, Victoria Common will quickly evolve into a dynamic new cosmopolitan centre in downtown Kitchener, a pedestrianfriendly place where life’s essentials are within easy walking distance, and incorporating one of the most advanced Green energy systems in Canada.

The social and geographic heart of the community is the Piazza, an activities-based urban park. With its own clock tower, concert podium, and splash pad/ice rink, the Piazza beckons passersby with public benches and café-style seating areas, all beautifully landscaped.

In the heart of “Canada’s Technology Triangle,” Victoria Common is situated near King Street, minutes from Kitchener’s downtown stores, restaurants, bars, parks and Farmers

Market. It’s also within walking distance to GO Transit and the new LRT, and close to K-W’s Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Waterloo and Conestoga College. Major highways nearby provide quick and easy access to Toronto, Mississauga, Hamilton and London, including Pearson International Airport.

Catering to the region’s tech-savvy citizens, Losani Homes will offer a limited number of early buyers with a range of SmartHome automation features built into their townhomes. Utilizing Control4 technology, buyers will be able to enjoy wireless touchscreen/ tablet control of many components of their home, including security, lighting, entertainment and climate systems. It’s new home technology that reflects both Losani’s understanding of what today’s buyer wants, and how our living spaces can be made more functional for today’s digital culture.

With its longstanding commitment to excellence, Losani Homes’ signature quality and innovation can be found in dozens of new home communities across southern Ontario.

Victoria Common’s presentation centre is now open. To arrange an appointment to preview this unprecedented new collection of Losani townhomes, call 519.585.0500 or register at the website at victoriacommon.ca

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Final opportunity for phenomenal FirstHome affordability in Erin Mills

T

ime flies when you’re busy making new-home history! The Daniels Corporation began building its FirstHome Communities in Erin Mills nearly 10 years ago. During this time, Daniels has earned a strong reputation for providing quality-built homes in amenity-rich locations at affordable prices, with incredible first-time buyer programs.

With more than 12 FirstHome Communities successfully sold, Daniels is excited to introduce the newest and final addition to this extraordinary collection of communities in Erin Mills – FirstHome Hazelton Place Phase Two. Now is the time to register for Daniels FirstHome Hazelton Place Phase Two Preview and Sales Event taking place this spring. Last year, Phase One sold out in less than four hours! Already well under construction at the northwest corner of Hazelton Place and Plantation Place, FirstHome Hazelton Place Phase Two offers the very last opportunity to purchase in a brand new FirstHome Community in Erin Mills.

Priced from an unbelievable $199,900, this limited collection of fully-built one, two and three-bedroom condominium townhomes ranging in size from 529 to 1,515 sq. ft. is one of the most coveted new home communities on the market today. Its location is just steps to the Loblaws Superstore, shops, restaurants and services of Erin Mills Town Centre, as well as the big box stores along Eglinton Avenue with quick access to Hwys. 403, 401 and 407 ETR. “This is the FirstHome Community everyone has been waiting for,” says Daniels Vice-President Don Pugh.

“The location is just unbeatable!”

“At Daniels, we think about homeownership differently and make it as easy and accessible for new homeowners as possible. Our FirstHome 64 New home guide GTA | mar 30 - apr 13, 2013

Program is truly unlike any other offered within the GTA today,” says Pugh. For starters, Daniels builds the homes before going on sale, so that potential buyers can walk through a model of each design to decide which layout best suits their lifestyle needs. At FirstHome Hazelton Place Phase Two, there are 10 beautiful model homes to tour, including four that are furnished and decorated by Daniels’ Décor Team.

Plus, by building the homes before they go on sale, Daniels is also able to offer homeowners the opportunity to move-in within 30, 60 or 90 days!

Daniels is once again offering their Gradual Deposit Payment Plan. This creative plan allows new homeowners the opportunity to pay for their down payment in stages. Purchasers will only have to pay $2,500 with the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, and another $2,500 within 10 days of the purchase, and then $1,000 every month until they reach five per cent of the purchase price or final closing on their new home. Daniels is also working with financial institutions to cap the mortgage rate

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at an incredibly low level!

But that’s not all! FirstHome Hazelton Place Phase Two will also include a lifestyle package featuring five appliances, window coverings and a Rogers bundle that consists of Digital Cable, High-Speed Internet and Home Phone for one year.

Much like Phase One, FirstHome Hazelton Place Phase Two will include raised stone-edged gardening plots embedded into the overall community landscaping. These plots are the perfect way to bring neighbours together, while giving back to the environment. “Urban agriculture has proved to be a popular community building tool in Daniels’ Communities across the GTA,” Pugh says. “The gardens are a hotbed of activity during the growing season. We hear a lot about the health benefits of eating locally produced food – and this is as close as you can get!”

The Daniels Corporation (danielshomes.ca) is one of Canada’s preeminent builder/developers with a reputation for quality and integrity in all forms of residential construction. Named the Tarion Warranty Corp.’s 2012 High Rise Builder of the Year and the recipient of the 2012 Toronto Arts and Business Award presented by the Toronto Arts Foundation, Daniels has built more than 23,000 homes throughout the GTA. Among its many initiatives, Daniels was chosen to partner with Toronto Community Housing to revitalize Regent Park – 69 acres in Toronto’s Downtown East. Committed to community, Daniels continually offers innovative programs that help people achieve homeownership, champions neighbourhood initiatives that enhance residents’ quality of life and supports numerous charities and non-profit organizations.

location Mississauga housing type One, two and three-bedroom condominium townhomes from 529 to 1,515 sq. ft. contact 905.814.0123 | danielsfirsthome.ca

Sales at Daniels FirstHome Hazelton Place Phase Two will be on a firstcome, first-served basis – and judging from the response Daniels has received already, these homes are sure to sell quickly. Register today to attend Daniels Preview Event this spring by calling 905.814.0123 or visiting danielsfirsthome.ca mar 30 - apr 13, 2013 | New home guide GTA 65

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Kennedy Rd

Westway

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Drewry Rd

Pleasant Ave

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Islington Ave

Dixon Rd

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Wilson Ave

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Tapscott Rd

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Morningside Ave

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Sewells Rd Conlins Rd

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Beare Rd

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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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Monarch Corporation

Evergreen

416-495-3526

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from $395,000

IBC 14F

86

Menkes

Humber Mews

416-642-8955

•

6-7 3I

86

Menkes

Dwell city town

416-642-8955

•

87

Menkes

Bloom Park Towns

416-730-1600

•

from $320,000

6-7 8B

89

Decade Homes

Yorkdale Village

416-638-5656

•

from $350,000

90 6D

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

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

70

Mattamy Homes

Cornell

mattamyhomes.com •

•

from $398,000

7G

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

88

Monarch Corporation

Birkdale

monarchgroup.net

•

from $420,000

13D

90

Sundance Homes

Braeburn Lane

sundancehomes.ca •

from $430,000

15D

• from $273,000

• from $270,000

• from $550,000

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King-Vaughan Rd

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Rutherford Rd

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Thornhill

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City of Vaughan

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Aspen Ridge Homes

Kleinburg Hills

647-921-0381

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from $800,000

1 4E

24

Fieldgate Homes

Vaughan Valley Estates

905-303-4728

•

from $770,000

20-21, 25 & Insert 9F

24

Arista Homes

Vaughan Valley Estates

905-303-1929

•

from $770,000

20-21 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

54

Fieldgate Homes

Rivers Edge

905-303-4728

•

• •

from $730,000

25 & Insert 8E

55

Oskar Group

Le Sedici

lesedici.com

from $600,000

45 10E

1

Country Wide Homes

Kleinburg Hills

KleinburgHills.com •

from $750,000

4E

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

53

Treasure Hill Homes

Thornhill Woods

treasurehill.com •

from $880,000

13g

5I

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Site

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Aspen Ridge Homes

Kettle Lakes Club

289-231-2849

•

from $550,000

1 6D

6

Fieldgate Homes

The Humberlands

905-773-7738

•

from $850,000

Insert 2C

27 Acorn Homes

Oak Knoll

acornhomes.ca

•

from $600,000

89 4C

2

The Royal at Bayview Glen

905-709-5700

• from $190,000

14 Arista Homes

Jefferson Forest

•

•

from $600,000

4H

15 Madison Homes

Jefferson Forest

905-770-8661

•

•

from $600,000

4H

15 Forest Hill Homes

Jefferson Forest

iloveforest.ca

•

•

from $600,000

4H

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 $472,000

25 Treasure Hill Homes

Urbantowns on Bayview

treasurehill.com

•

7Q

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The Manors of Roseview Grand

roseviewgrand.com

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from $650,000

Pemberton Group

6Q

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11 Madison Homes

Greensborough

905-201-7700

•

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from $594,000

31 7F

20 Fieldgate Homes

BlueSky Stouffville

905-640-0002

•

from $440,000

25 & Insert 18f

20 Starlane Home Corporation BlueSky Stouffville

starlanehomes.com •

from $518,000

27 18F

24 Ballantry Homes

905-294-0221

•

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from $450,000

5 8g

28 Starlane Home Corporation Copper Hills South

CopperHIllsSouth.ca •

•

from $620,000

27 14d

30 Madison Homes

Cornell Rouge

905-472-9556

•

from $450,000

11, 31 & 87 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

Cardinal Point Downtown Stouffville 905-640-9999

•

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from $575,000

22-23 7F

52 Fieldgate Homes

Potter’s Bend

fieldgatehomes.com •

•

from $580,000

25 & Insert 6G

54 Beaverbrook Homes

Victoria Highlands

416-924-0110

•

from $450,000

34-35 16B

59 Primont Homes

Harmony

905-305-8871

•

from $540,000

13 5I

64 Fieldgate Homes

Upper Unionville

905-477-6464

•

•

from $420,000

38-39 5G

64 Arista Homes

Upper Unionville

905-534-1564

•

•

from $420,000

38-39 5G

64 Paradise Homes

Upper Unionville

905-477-6464

•

•

from $420,000

38-39 5G

65 Fieldgate Homes

Victoria Manor

fieldgatehomes.com •

from $896,000

25 & Insert 3G

Cornell

•

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

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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

•

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from $283,000

18E

18 Kylemore Communities

Angus Glen West Village

905-887-9950

•

from $2000,000

4G

26 Arista Homes

Boxgrove

905-201-1102

•

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from $432,000

8H

28 Preston Homes

Copper Hills

905-954-4050

•

28 Greenpark Homes

Copper Hills South

CopperHillsSouth.ca •

from $500,000

14d

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from $585,000

14d

30 Madison Homes

Forest Hill

cornellrouge.com

•

from $400,000

8F

42 National Homes

Wismer Woods

416-746-1234

•

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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

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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

66 Treasure Hill Homes

Aurora Woods on Bayview

treasurehill.com •

13H

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

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Ajax-Whitby

Shoal Point Rd

Pickering Beach Rd

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Brookfield Homes

Hills of Harrowsmith

Brook-Hill.ca

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$320,000

3

Great Gulf Homes

Stonecrest

greatgulf.com

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from $334,000

101 15F

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Menkes

Somerset

905-428-0500

•

from $470,000

6-7 7G

1

Beaverhall Homes

Parkside Walk

905-430-1227

5

Monarch Corporation

Lexington County

416-495--3542

•

from $490,000

11 Conservatory Group

Carruther’s Creek Village

905-426-8081

•

•

from $247,000 7J

13 Liza Communities

Folkstone

1-877-365-9555

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•

from $335,000 10G

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

•

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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•

from $350,000 15J

33 Tribute Communities

The Neighbourhoods of Windfields Farm 905-436-7444

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from $356,000 13F

34 Tribute Communities

The Neighbourhoods of Park Ridge 905-723-2344

•

from $333,000 15G

35 Tribute Communities

The Village of Brooklin West

905-655-9979

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from $380,000 11E

35 Tribute Communities

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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from $325,000 11G

45 Sundial Homes Limited

Mulberry Meadows

905-427-8255

•

from $190,000 6J

49 Senator Homes

Harbourside

905-430-5957

•

• •

from $270,000 9J

54 Baycliffe Homes

The Gates of Whitby

905-668-9828

•

•

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

•

•

from $426,000 11I

57 Geranium Homes

The Courts of South Rouge

geraniumhomes.com •

from $700,000 2K

Seaton

mattamyhomes.com

60 greycrest homes

the fields of conlin

905-725-4539

•

from $310,000 15G

65 Brookfield Homes

Rosebank By The Lake

PickeringRosebank.ca •

from $550,000 2K

66 Monarch Corporation

Tran Quility

monarchgroup.net •

from $520,000 7G

67 Midhaven Homes

Breeze

1-877-773-6888

•

•

from $257,000 15F

68 Storybook Homes

Brookstone Estates

905-438-9516

•

from $1050,000 11B

90 LeBovic Homes

Old Taunton in Pickering

905-428-3434

•

91 Sundance Homes

The towns of nichol green phase 1

905-441-3312

•

from $260,000 11J

92 Glen Rouge Homes

The Cornerstone

905-239-9777

•

from $588,000

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from $285,000 11H

from $225,000

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brookfieldhomes.ca •

from $390,000

17 5B

39 Thornridge Homes

Gracefields

thornridgehomes.com •

from $290,000

100 14B

72 Vandyk Communities

West Park Village

vandykcommunities.com •

from $210,000

43 3I

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Mason Homes

Port Hope Golf & Country Club

905--885-6565

•

from $210,000 12K

2

Parkview Homes

Woodland Acres

705-748--2828

•

from $220,000 3G

5

Mason Homes

Cobourg

905-885-6565

• •

from $200,000 19I

6

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Cloverlea Lindsay

705-324-1653

•

• •

from $200,000 7a

8

Kaitlin Group Ltd.

Port of Newcastle

1-800-305-6849

•

8

Kylemore Communities

Port of Newcastle

905-987-5146

•

from $351,000 14E

8

Storybook Homes

Bond Head Estates

905-438-9516

•

from $850,000 14E

9

Parkview Homes

Harmony

705-748-4663

9

Parkview Homes

Lyon’s Gate II

705-748-4663

•

from $303,000

2I

9

Parkview Homes

Mapleridge Townhomes

705-741-1004

•

from $228,000

2I

9

Parkview Homes

Timberwoods

705-748-4665

•

from $228,000

2I

9

Parkview Homes

Valleymore

705-748-4663

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from $199,000

2I

10 Deer Park

Deer Park Estates

416-223-3777

•

from $600,000 2e

14 Rice Developments

Willmot Creek On The Lake

905-697-5806

•

from $225,000 11D

16 Parkview Homes

Foxmeadow Estates

705-748-2828

•

from $208,000 3H

18 B.G. Schickedanz

Lake Scugog Meadows

1-877-878-9899

•

from $298,000 17B

20 Geranium Homes

Verandas

905-885-0555

•

from $260,000 10I

24 Parkview Homes

Thompson Bay Estates

705-748-2828

•

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

• from $210,000 10c

26 Kaitlin Group Ltd.

Country Classics

28 B.G. Schickedanz 30 Empire Communities

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2I

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from $300,000 10c

Chateau Villas at Baxter Creek Estates 905-695-1953

•

from $185,000 3K

Estates of Wyndance

905-649-8197

•

from $900,000 3e

31 Parkview Homes

The Meadows

705-741-1004

34 Carrington Homes

Woodlands of Upper Courtice

905-434-7797

•

from $260,000

35 Mason Homes

Avonlea

1-866-443-7900

•

from $190,000 3H

36 Senator Homes

Courtice Village

905-723-5989

•

•

from $239,000 7K

38 Melody Homes

Fairview Heights

1-800-932-5332

•

•

from $172,000

39 H&R Developments

Gracefields

hr-newhomes.com •

45 Highcastle Homes

Northglen

northglen.ca

•

45 Delpark Homes

Northglen

905-419-7222

•

45 Esquire Homes

Northglen

48 Brookfield Homes 48 Jeffery Homes

1-866-514-3573

•

• • from $260,000 14E

• • from $288,000

3I 9I

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from $221,000 11B

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from $221,000 11B

northglen.ca

from $219,000 11B

BrookHill

Brook-Hill.ca

•

• •

from $200,000 10B

BrookHill

905-697-0765

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from $200,000 10B

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Compare mortgage rates for your best deal Calculate your mortgage payments using the mortgage payment calculation chart

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Calculate your mortgage payments interest rate

amortization period

chart figure

example: 5%

25 years

5.82

mortgage amount ÷ 1,000 (mortgage amount $125,000)

125

Follow these steps to see if you’ll qualify for a mortgage on your dream home

01

05

Calculate the combined monthly before-tax income of you and your spouse.

Multiply this figure by the amount you need to borrow.

Divide by 1,000.

02

06

Divide by three. This figure is the monthly payment you can afford to make on your home.

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

03

07

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.

04

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.)

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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.

Also, banks and trust companies vary in their policies. The best way to know what you can afford is to go to the lending institution of your choice and get pre-qualified.

monthly payment

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Mortgage payment calculation chart %

Amortization Periods

Interest Rates

10 years

15 years

20 years

25 years

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3.00%

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6.90

5.54

4.73

4.21

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7.02

5.66

4.86

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9.88

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10.58

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10.70

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5.96

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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 mar 30 - apr 13, 2013 | New home guide GTA 105

Compare mortgage rates for your best deal 6 Months

1 Year

ATB Financial 2.8

CHARTERED BANKS

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3.19

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3.09

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4.55 6.45op

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4.99

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4 6.45op

3 3.04 3.65 4.64 6.30op

5.24

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6.70op

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3 years

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5 years

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3.64

3.69

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2.94

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3.35

3.44

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3.24

3.29

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n/a 2.99 3.1 3.5 3.64

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Community Trust

n/a

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Home Trust Company

2.49

3.95

2.89

4.64

3.14

6.5

3.2

3.35

3.19

5.24

3.95

2.74

3.15

2.99

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4 6.50op

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5.24

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4.55 6.45op

3.75 2.69 3.99 4.39 6.50op

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Airline Financial C.U. 4

2.99 3.25 3.29 3.09 3.49 6.25op

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

2.99

3.09

FirstOntario C.U. 2.79

6.34op

3.09 3.19 3.24 3.29 6.34op

3.12

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

3.19

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

3.19

Teachers Credit Union 4

4 6.50op

4.45 6.30op

2.69

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Monarch Corporation Toronto – Birkdale Now available – townhomes at Ellesmere Road and Midland Avenue. monarchgroup.net

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Monarch Corporation Kleinburg – Kleinburg Crown Estates Now open – 42- and 50-ft. singles to Major Mackenzie Rd. and Hwy. 27. monarchgroup.net

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Rosehaven Homes Kleinburg – Kleinburg Heritage Estates Now open – homes of distinction on unique 60-to 70-ft. lots. kleinburgheritageestates.com

Fieldgate Homes Vaughan – Vaughan Valley Estates New release – selection of 41- and 50-ft. luxury singles on traditional lots. fieldgatehomes.com

Rosehaven Homes Oakville – The Randall Residences Now open – ultra-luxurious condominium residences in downtown Oakville. therandallresidences.com

Great Gulf Homes Bradford – Summerlyn Village Limited edition detached homes on premium conservation lots. greatgulf.com

Mattamy Homes Brampton – Mount Pleasant North Now open – this selection of three-storey townhomes and detached homes on 30-, 38- and 45-ft. lots. mattamyhomes.com Yorkwood Homes Richmond Hill – Hillside Manors Now previewing – luxury town manors, with greenbelt lots available. hillsidemanors.ca

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National Homes - Corporate

19

Orchard Ridge Homes - Treetops

88

Oskar Group - Le Sedici

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Paradise Homes - Upper Unionville

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Treasure Hill Homes - Corporate

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43

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69

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Proximity to infrastructure

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financing community infrastructure by transferring the new community is “ just minutes from shopping, costs into the mortgages of new home buyers, amounting schools and all the amenities!”? And that “Everything you to more than $5 billion a year.” need is “right at your doorstep!”?

Municipalities across Canada are now lobbying Ottawa Indeed, proximity and access to a variety of amenities to make sure they get their share of available funds to and essentials – from transit to health care to schools to address road and transit needs. In Toronto, for example, shopping to recreation – are critical determining factors for the TTC is already campaigning for the federal governbuilders and buyers alike, for lifestyle and comfort while ment to kick in a large chunk for the city’s transit plan, living there, as well as resale potential down the road. including a subway expansion.

It’s an important topic we’ve written about before in Faced with such infrastructure and funding chalFundamentally Speaking and elsewhere in New Home lenges, municipalities are also typically considering other Guide. On page 14 of this issue, Bryan Tuckey, president options – including new taxes, road tolls and other fees and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development – to help pay for what’s needed.

Association (BILD), discusses some of the development For homeowners and prospective new homebuyers, charges builders face in the planning and approval process then, it is clear that proximity to existing infrastructure for new-home developments. and amenities is becoming more important than ever.

It’s also a topic BILD and its counterparts across the With continuing immigration, general growth and concountry have commented on before, as development struction expansion – all happening at a quicker pace than charges and other fees rise to prohibitively high levels. infrastructure improvements – our highways and transit Consider, for example, as Tuckey writes, development systems will all be tested until everything catches up. charges imposed by local and regional municipalities can Consider, for example, the population of the GTA reach as much as $63,000 per home – costs that are almost continues to increase by about 100,000 people per year. always passed directly on to new-home buyers – before a Research suggests that by 2031, there could be three shovel even hits the ground. million more people living in the area – bringing with The federal budget, tabled on March 21, provides some them an additional 1.5 million vehicles. hope in this regard, in that it contains measures to increase As you’re out there shopping for your new home, look support for national infrastructure. around to see how far you are from the nearest highway Says Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) or rapid transit system that affords you a reasonable President Deep Shergill: “It’s an opportunity to restore commute; and how close you are to health care, schools, fiscal integrity at the municipal level and fairness for shopping and recreation. These communities will be at a younger generations. At present, many municipalities are premium, now and in future.

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